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Mohegan - Police arrested a Preston man Sunday night after he allegedly stole a Mohegan Sun Tribal security vehicle and crashed it into another car.
Herman Dillon, 25, of 15 Lake of Isles Road, Preston, was charged with speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and first-degree larceny.
Police said Dillon stole the vehicle and then rear-ended a car near the Winter Garage parking area at Mohegan Sun casino. Three people in the car were treated at the William W. Backus Hospital and released. The incident happened around 9:15 p.m.
Dillon posted a $500 bond and is scheduled to appear in Norwich Superior Court on Jan. 13.
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After a wretched series in Detroit that saw the Braves get out-pitched and out-hit by the Tigers, Atlanta will return home to Turner Field. Finally back in Georgia after an 11 game road trip, the weary Braves will be taking on the Washington Nationals in a four game series starting tonight. The Nationals have played so-so recently, dropping 2 of 3 to the Mets, getting swept by the Cardinals, but winning 3 of 4 against the Reds this weekend.
The Nationals' bats have been surprisingly cool the past week, with only 3 qualified regulars hitting over .250. Unsurprisingly, Bryce Harper continues to be the best bat on the team, and his hot hitting from the start of the year has lasted all of April. Over the last 7 days, Harper has carried the Nationals with a .333/.481/.810 line. His plate disciple continues to improve, as he's drawn a walk in 13% of his PAs so far this year.
Denard Span and Ian Desmond also had good weeks last week. Span hit .290/.290/.355, drove in 4 runs, and swiped two bases. Desmond posted a line of .308/.333/.423 to go along with 4 runs, 4 RBI, and a steal. Span continues to hit leadoff for the Nationals, while Desmond has been bumped up to 5th in the wake of Adam LaRoche's struggles.
And struggle he has. Over his last 26 PAs, LaRoche has posted a line of .000/.000/.000. That's right, LaRoche hasn't reached based in any of his last 26 plate appearances, including 13 strikeouts. LaRoche's slump got him dropped to 6th in order in the series finale against the Reds. The only logical conclusion to draw from all this is that Braves pitchers will undoubtedly make LaRoche look like Barry Bonds this week (I kid, I kid).
Pitching Matchups
Monday, April 29, 7:00 PM
Julio Teheran
#49 / Pitcher / Atlanta Braves
Jan 27, 1991
Stephen Strasburg
#37 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals
Jul 20, 1988
The Braves face Stephen Strasburg tonight in the series opener, and while he has been good, he has some people worried that he hasn't quite looked like the Strasburg of old. Some of that may stem from Strasburg's recent inability to throw first pitch strikes. In 2011, 76.1% of his first pitches went for strikes. In 2012, it was 62.3%. And now, early in 2013, he's only throwing a first pitch strike to 56.2% of the batters he faces. So far in 2013, Strasburg is also getting a lower percentage of whiffs on all his pitches than he did in 2012. As you can see from the chart below, Strasburg is no doubt still an elite pitcher with elite whiff rates, but the decreasing rates are beginning to unnerve some in D.C., and may explain the rise in his numbers.
Key: FA - 4 Seam Fasball, SI - Sinker, CU - Curveball, CH - Changeup
Again, none of this is meant to say that there is something wrong with Strasburg, per se, just to point out what might be elevating his numbers from elite to merely excellent.
Strasburg is still one of the top 5 pitchers in the game and if the Braves want to beat him, they will need to exercise patience to take advantage of his recent wildness.
Tuesday, April 30, 7:10 PM
Tim Hudson
#15 / Pitcher / Atlanta Braves
Jul 14, 1975
Gio Gonzalez
#47 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals
Sep 19, 1985
The Braves' opponent in game two will be Nationals' left-hander Gio Gonzalez. Braves fans no doubt fondly remember shelling Gio in the series finale in DC a few weeks ago, but the Nats lefty has slowly improved since then. After a mediocre start against the Mets, Gio was back to his old dominant self against the Reds, tossing 8 innings of 1 hit, 1 run ball while walking 2 and striking out 7. Gonzalez's numbers still aren't pretty though, as he sports a 4.50 ERA through 5 starts. A 3.85 FIP would seem to indicate that he's been a bit unlucky, however. Much like Strasburg, Gio has also not gotten as many whiffs in 2013 as he is used to getting. As you can see from the chart below, Gio has a whiff percentage of 29% on his curveball and 14% on his fastball. Those are both down substantially from his 2012 numbers, where he had whiff percentages of 38% and 22%, respectively. Those two pitches are Gio's bread and butter, as he throws them over 70% of the time when in a pitcher's count. That hitters aren't missing them this year (so far) like they were last year may help explain why he's been hit hard so far.
Key: FA - 4 Seam Fasball, SI - Sinker, CU - Curveball, CH - Changeup
Again, the Braves best course of action against Gonzalez should be patience. Gonzalez's 4.18 BB/9 is the worst of all Nats' starters, so a patient Braves lineup could see results.
Wednesday, May 1, 7:00 PM
Paul Maholm
#28 / Pitcher / Atlanta Braves
Jun 25, 1982
Jordan Zimmermann
#27 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals
May 23, 1986
Game three will see the Braves send Paul Maholm to the hill to counter Jordan Zimmermann. Zimmermann has arguably been Washington's best pitcher this year, posting 0.6 WAR so far (tied with Ross Detwiler, of all people, for 1st among Nats pitchers). Zimmermann is technically a four pitch pitcher - throwing a four-seamer, slider, curveball, and changeup - but he relies heavily on the fastball. Zimmermann's fastball has accounted for an astounding 69% of his pitches so far this year. He has always leaned heavily on his four seamer, locating it on both corners with movement to great effect. Last year, hitters only hit .260 against Zimm's heater, a very good number. So far this year, that number has dropped to a ludicrous .130, which is no doubt unsustainable, but still a testament to how good he has been in the early going.
If you need any more proof as to how effective Zimm has been with his fastball so far this season, just look at this chart of ground ball percentages. Zimmerman drew groundballs on 39% of his fastballs put in play last year, but that has jumped all the way up to 56% so far this year. Again, such a leap is highly unlikely to be sustained, but is proof positive of his early successes.
Key: FA - 4 Seam Fasball, SL - Slider, CU - Curveball, CH - Changeup
Thursday, May 2, 7:10 PM
Kris Medlen
#54 / Pitcher / Atlanta Braves
Oct 07, 1985
Dan Haren
#15 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals
Sep 17, 1980
In the series finale, both teams will send struggling starters to the mound, as Kris Medlen takes on Dan Haren. Haren's 2012 was nothing short of a disaster, and he's shown little so far in 2013 to mitigate the fears that 2012 wasn't an aberration. Haren has never had a great home run rate, so in the past he's relied on striking out hitters and keeping the ball on the ground. 2012 and 2013, however, have seen all of Haren's peripherals move in the wrong direction. His groundball percentage is in a tailspin, dropping from 42.5% in 2011 to 39.6% in 2012 to 33.7% so far in 2013. Couple that with a fast-rising HR/FB% - 7.5% in 2011, to 12.8% in 2012, to 15.8% in 2013 - and it's not hard to see why Haren's struggled.
He's not walking many guys - only 1.48 BB/9 - so you may see the Braves jump on him early and try to tag him. If his first five starts this year are any indication, Braves' fans may be in for a fireworks show on Thursday.
Bold Predictions: Braves win 3 of 4. Tyler Pastornicky sees more time hitting second, and performs well. The Braves' pitching staff rights the ship after a rough road trip.
All charts and statistics courtesy of BrooksBaseball.net.

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Montalcino Ristorante Italiano
- Address:
15 NW Alder Place
Issaquah, WA 98027Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
ItalianPrice: $31 to $50
Montalcino Ristorante Italiano
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://montalcinoristoranteitaliano.com/
- Phone: 4252703677
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Italian
- Executive Chef: Michelina Nardone
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
- Private Party Facilities: Please contact Fernando for details.
- Private Party Contact: Fernado Nardone 2068180496
A word from Montalcino Ristorante Italiano
At Montalcino Ristorante Italiano fine food and wine are a way of life. All dishes are prepared with passion and tradition, using only the freshest, highest quality real Italian ingredients. Charismatic Italian family ownership brings a classic atmosphere to the restaurant where everyone is part of the family. A quality menu with many family receipts and a top unique wine list including wines produced by the family creates a perfect dining experience.Continued
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Montalcino Ristorante Italiano reviews from OpenTable diners
121 reviews since May 5, 2014
- Food4.9Service4.8
- Ambiance4.7Noise LevelModerate
neighborhood gem (99)special occasion (93)romantic (85)fit for foodies (77)notable wine list (55)hot spot (9)late-night find (7)good for groups (6)kid-friendly (6)great for lunch (4)scenic view (2)vibrant bar scene (1)Show More
- Worth the waitYzmamaDined on 8/29/2014Had been trying to get into this restaurant since it opened! Mostly my fault because you definitely have to plan ahead to get a reservation. No last minute drop ins here. Plan a head a few weeks and check it out! Lovely place food, music, loved the extra attention of a little aperitif offered when our table wasn't quite ready at our designated reservation time, and the follow out the door by the manager (owner?) about how everything was. Definitely will be back! Guess I better book now! :)Special Features:
- JoyceVIPDined on 8/27/2014Always excellent in every way. It would be great, however, if we were able to have a little more time between courses.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Authentic ItalianSuenJimDined on 8/27/2014Intimate, superb food, large selection of Italian wines, very friendly, higher end dining but worth it (in this case, you get what you pay for)!Special Features:
- Charming anniversary dinner!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/27/2014We went for our anniversary and were delighted with our experience. Great service, great food, and a great wine list. There was live music, too. We will go back and would highly recommend this restaurant!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A Family FavoritefoodiefamilyDined on 8/24/2014The food at Montalcino is unbelievably authentic and amazingly delicious. We have always been impressed with their Italian wine selections, including wine made by the family. The service has been wonderful from being welcomed by a nice man by the door, to being well taken care of by the wait staff, and this most recent time, being serenaded by a talented musician. He sang songs from the Loin King in Italian for my children as well as "Mambo Italiano" ;-) We are always treated to homemade cheeses as we wait for our entrée and a beautiful family made dessert wine. What an excellent touch of Italian hospitality! For a foodie family - Montalcino Ristorante Italiano is the best.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Just excellent!DennisDined on 8/22/2014This place is amazing. Good food, service, and management!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always a great experience8itallDined on 8/19/2014We have taken many other couples to Montalcino and each and every time..... the" WOW" factor. The wine list is amazing. We have actually visited their winery while in Italy. It's the real deal. To have such a authentic, high quality restaurant in the heart of downtown Issaquah is such a blessing for us. The size of the restaurant , 8 top 9 tables, is a plus for us. It feels like we are eating in a authentic Italian kitchen.Special Features:
- An Italian DreamTami1stTasteDined on 8/15/2014This was our second time dining at Montalcino and it once again delighted our senses. You really feel like you're in an actual spot in Italy. Authentic, yummy and unique. We can't wait to go back for more!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Charming and deliciousDottyVIPDined on 8/15/2014The dinners are wonderful. Every dish is prepared with great care and attention to quality. They open for lunch again in the fall. Wonderful selection of delicious dishes. The best truffle mushroom soup,we had ever had. We are eagerly awaiting the fall hours. Must make reservations for dinner always. Restaurant is family owned and run. Staff all seem to be related as well. Everyone makes certain your dinning experience is wonderful every time.Special Features:
- Best Italian in IssaquahWineAndDineDined on 8/14/2014I've eaten here several times now, and the food has always been excellent. Some nights they have a live guitarist playing romantic music, which makes for a great date night. On our last trip there we went with another couple and the four of us ordered all four specials. We ended up rotating plates so everyone could try everything, because it was all great. Highly recommended for special occasions where you don't mind spending a little more for a great meal.Special Features:
- Romantic anniversaryFoodie21Dined on 8/8/2014We had heard wonderful things about this restaurant and tried in the past to get a reservation on short notice without success. Thought we would try again for our anniversary. With OpenTable we had success! The service and food was wonderful. Our server recommended an amazing bottle of Brunello that we thoroughly enjoyed. The appetizer was a nice sampler. We had the lamb shank and halibut as main courses and were treated to a number of extras such as cheese and some Italian moonshine! All was expertly prepared, the fish flaky and moist and the lamb tender and juicy, and surprisingly neither required any additional seasoning. The ambience was divine with a musician playing. A truly lovely night!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- charlmDined on 8/7/2014Excellent service. You felt as if you were part of their family.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- love2eatVIPDined on 8/6/2014This restaurant is one of our favorite neighborhood spots. The food is amazing, the owners are welcoming and friendly, and the entertainment is always top rate. The recipes are from Italy from an Italian family (who own the restaurant) and this is some of the best Italian food you will find this side of Italy. Be sure to try the gelato as it is imported from Italy. I used to miss the Italian gelato big time, but now I have a local spot where I can enjoy Italy without the long plane ride and THE HASSLE OF TSA.Special Features:
- A Find in IssaquahKidSanukDined on 8/2/2014If I had an Italian mother, I'd want her to cook this way. A memorable meal in all respects.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- i just keep going backBillBellevueDined on 7/31/2014I continue to repeat at this place. Love the food, the atmosphere, the wait staff and the vino. Menu is great and I almost always order the specials. I had the short ribs. A hidden gem in Issaquah and for the Eastside. Nothing like this restaurant on the Eastside.Special Features:
- Finally good ItalianricksriotDined on 7/31/2014I read the reviews, booked the reservation, then enjoyed a really, really good meal. The place is very small, and because of that they book up fast and then call you (3 times in my case) to remind you of your reservation and double check that you will show up!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great place!JLBfavDined on 7/31/2014Flavors and food are very tasteful,, chef does a great job. Been there 3 times now w/different dishes selected---all very good. I love these little Italian Ristorante's!Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 7/30/2014Delicious food and wine! I travel to Issaquah on business frequently and I always look forward to dining here as part of my trip. I would recommend to anyone who enjoys authentic Italian food. It is family owned and you feel that, but the food is famous chef quality!Special Features:
- GREAT!!!earlyriserDined on 7/30/2014We took out-of-town family here because we love it. They loved everything except the singer. They thought he could have taken more breaks. In a small space it can become a little much. But, to us, it's part of the whole experience. Enough cannot be said about the spectacular food.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/29/2014Fantastic food and wine. Great service. Felt a bit rushed, but not terribly so.Special Features:
- Great find in our own backyard!LesliegDined on 7/29/2014This was our first time and we took our son. There was just a few minutes wait but we passed the time with a wonderful glass of champagne. The service and food were totally honest cooked gourmet Italian. Best mushroom sauce I've ever had. Our waiter provided some of his mother's homemade truffle cheese... So delicious! I am so excited to share this gem with my friends.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Montalcino - ExcellentRRG1Dined on 7/27/2014Montalcino was excellent as always ! I had the Kobe beef Lasagna and my wife had the fish special with risotto. Tiramisu was an added treat for dessert. Wonderful restaurant, great food and great staff will keep us coming back and would certainly recommend to anyone looking for good authentic Italian on the Eastside.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- MtFamilyDined on 7/26/2014As usual, great food and we had a good time. Not cheapSpecial Features:
- Best ItalianSuedu56Dined on 7/22/2014The food is always delicious, the service outstanding, and the ambiance is both romantic and relaxing.My only complaint is that this gem is not closer to my home.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A TreasurediningfriendDined on 7/22/2014Issaquah's hidden treasure. Superb menu with outstanding service. A very special place for dinner with friends.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- this restaurant is topsOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/20/2014We have been dinning at Montalcino for two years. We love quality food and we always receive it at Montalcino. We are both chefs and foodies. Dined all over the state among others states …this restaurant is tops.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- That's Italian!FredBloggsVIPDined on 7/17/2014The family that owns and runs the restaurant are from Italy and it shows. Excellent friendly find.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great restaurantJackiecaswellVIPDined on 7/14/2014A really great restaurant. Good Italian food and great wineSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent food and service.shwilliaDined on 7/9/2014We found ourselves with a last minute free night and got a reservation at Montalcino. We had the one and only table outside because that was all they had, which at first seemed a little strange but we actually liked it until the sun was beating on us then it got a bit hot. Otherwise the perfect night. The food was excellent, I can not say enough about the flavors of the lasagna and the lamb. The service was perfect, great suggestions on food and wine, we have the family wine and love every sip. A fabulous first experience and we are looking forward to returning.Special Features:
- The Real DealOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 7/2/2014As always the real deal. Food was again very impressive, the staff attentive and the Italian owner as passionate as I always see him. Just like my memories of dinning in Italy.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- mkkaDined on 7/1/2014Delightful meal. Generous portions. A bit pricey for my wallet. Friendly service. Great neighborhood with lots of attractions nearby.Special Features:
- The Best of IssaquahRitchidolDined on 7/1/2014A hidden gem of a family owned restaurant in Issaquah. Food preparation is exquisite and prepared by "Mama!" Accommodating and attentive service. Reservations a must and given the smallness of the restaurant there is a two hour maximum for seating. But expect to leave in a food coma and with left overs that are just as good the second day as when originally served! Parking a bit of a challenge so allow time to find a parking space.Special Features:
- Hot Spot Never Fails UsOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/30/2014We are picky and understand great cuisine and Montalcino has it. We always enjoy our visit to Montalcino and we appreciate how they always seem to step it up a notch even when we think it cant get better. Its true you cant, best restaurant in the state.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Issaquah neighborhood gemYummyDined on 6/29/2014The delicious food was the best aspect of Montalcino. Excellent Italian fare. The lamb was tender and succulent ; my pasta entree cooked perfectly al dente with a delicious red sauce. Generous-sized servings. This restaurant is the perfect size (small) to feel very cozy and welcoming. Service was prompt and courteous. We especially liked the classical guitarist playing through out, and the music was low enough to allow easy conversation.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- SpecialStuart78Dined on 6/29/2014This is a tiny restaurant in downtown issaquah that is full of love and flavor!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- BEST BIRTHDAY DINNER EVER!holidaydinerVIPDined on 6/28/2014My husband and I had been wanting to visit this restaurant for about a year. We decided to go for my birthday and we both agreed that it was one of the best meals we've ever had in a restaurant. The owners greeted us, the service was excellent, the food (we both ate pasta) was mouth-watering. I haven't had pasta that fresh since my grandmother was alive. Thank you for a wonderful evening - we will be back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delicious & AuthenticFoodieMamaDined on 6/28/2014Wonderful salads and pasta...homemade all the way. Sweet little place that is perfect for a special evening with a special someone.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very nice local spotBCCLDined on 6/27/2014The food is very good. The space is small and they have a window of one and a half hours of table time. We never heard of this but it is a very small place and they try to keep the flow going. We believe you can call them and ask for extra time. If we had room for dessert, we would had gone over by at least 45 minutes. This restaurant would benefit from looking for a larger location. The food is very good, large portions. The service is attentive but the space is tight.Special Features:
- Always First ClassGiacamoDined on 6/25/2014We have dined at a many great places this fabulous restaurant never ever disappoints . Food and service first classSpecial Features:
- Always a pleasureLissaquahDined on 6/25/2014We celebrated our 31st anniversary at Montalcino. The food and atmosphere were divine. A few weeks back we dined here with our adult children and I regretted not having the ravioli special because it was so good. Lucky for me, the ravioli special was still on the menu. It was worth the wait. We usually have the cannoli for dessert, which we love, but this time we tried the limoncello gelato. I have a new favorite dessert! We are considering making Montalcino a weekly event.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Matthews Laments Reading 'Newsmakers' When He Googles Himself
With our very own Matthew Sheffield, literally confronting him last night, it seems like Newsbusters has gotten into Chris Matthews's head or at least his bookmarks. On last night's Hardball Matthews confessed to regularly checking out what the blogosphere is saying about him and seemed close to mentioning Newsbusters as one of the sites he visits. The mention came during a discussion with Tom Curry of MSNBC.com and Tom Matzzie of Moveon.org, as Matthews attempted to portray himself as middle-of-the road, using the old excuse that he gets attacked from the left and right.
Chris Matthews: "Let me ask you about the whole world, you're not partisan. You know every morning I get up when I'm in a ridiculously open mood and I check and see how I'm doing on something like google, and I get a pasting from the left, from Moveon or not Moveon, generally, Mediamatters, almost every day. I get a pasting from Newsmakers or what's it called News..."
Tom Curry, MSNBC.com: "Newsmax."
Matthews: "Newsmax, which is on the right. And the same day, the same thing I say I'm whacked by both sides. Who's getting a giggle out of this? Who's enjoying these kind of reviews of the work of, of the media like me?"
With apologies to our friends at Newsmax it seems like Matthews meant to say Newsbusters before being interrupted by Curry. Still the most amusing aspect of the exchange was yet another attempt by a member of the liberal media to deny his own biases.
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In the typical oddity of the AHL schedule, the Hamilton Bulldogs returned home from St. Johns after splitting back to back games against the IceCaps to an extended 4 day break. They're back in action this afternoon as they host the Lake Erie Monsters (9-7-1-1) for the first time this season.
Lake Erie is second in the North Division, where Hamilton is pulling up the rear in 5th.
The Bulldogs received some reinforcements recently though, as star AHL goalie Cedrick Desjardins returned from injury, as did top forward Louis Leblanc. Veteran NHL defenseman Mike Commodore was also signed to a professional tryout contract in order to shore up the rookie laden defense, which has taken a hit since Greg Pateryn was injured.
However after only being able to practice with the team for 10 minutes yesterday, Commodore won't be playing this afternoon. He'll have to wait for Hamilton's next game against Abbostford, another 5 days from now. That's right folks, the Bulldogs play just one game in a span of 9 days.
The Bulldogs continue to struggle to score so far, although Gallagher seems to find a way to put the puck in the net more and more as he gets used to the AHL game.
Prospective Hamilton Bulldogs Lineup:
Michael Blunden - Gabriel Dumont - Brendan Gallagher
Patrick Holland - Michael Bournival - Aaron Palushaj
Steven Quailer - Darryl Boyce - Louis Leblanc
Kyle Hagel - Joonas Nattinen - Zack Stortini
Nathan Beaulieu - Frederic St-Denis
Jarred Tinordi - Morgan Ellis
Brendon Nash - Antoine Corbin
Cédrick Desjardins
Robert Mayer
Notes: Alain Berger and Alexander Avtsin look like they'll be healthy scratches again in favour of the heavily inferior Hagel and Stortini. Pateryn is still out indefinitely.
- Lines for the Monsters haven't been released.
- Update: Louis Leblanc is a late scratch for the Bulldogs, likely because he came back too early from his ankle injury.
You can watch today's game live on AHLLive ($), or listen to it here. Puck drop is at 4PM EST. You can also watch the game live on TVA Sports en Français if you have that channel.


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Dave Zollinger Saves Some for Posterity
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The sight of thousands of acres of fertile San Joaquin Valley farmland disappearing under housing tracts and shopping malls each year spurred Dave Zollinger to do something about it. The long-time member of Blue Diamond® and board member has seen what happens with "indiscriminate urban sprawl." He grew up in the San Fernando Valley during the 1940s and remembers it as a beautiful area of orange groves that was "a wonderful place to live." Then came the post-war housing boom that replaced the orange groves with suburbs, malls and air pollution.
Seeing an onrushing tide of development sweeping the Central Valley in recent years, most notably in his own neighborhood south of Delhi, Zollinger had no desire to repeat his southern California experience. He chose to make a stand…a statement…to preserve a piece of prime farmland for posterity. A partnership among state and federal agencies, Merced County, the Merced County Farmland and Open Space Trust, and American Farmland Trust (AFT) made it possible for him to sell an agricultural conservation easement on his 74-acre ranch. Conservation easements offer landowners flexibility in estate planning while keeping prime farmland in continuous agricultural use.
"This was an opportunity to conserve the land, to maintain it in a way that urban sprawl couldn't overtake it," he said. "It makes me feel good to know that this land will be farmed forever."
Zollinger received $368 thousand for the easement. In return, his land - now planted to almonds, peaches and walnuts - may not be used for anything other than farming or agriculturally related businesses. If he sells the property, future owners would be subject to the same restrictions.
The payment may seem like a lot of money, Zollinger says, but it's much less than he could earn from it if he waited ten years to develop it. But maximizing his return on the property wasn't his intent, he explains: "I've spent many years putting this farm together from scratch - planting trees, building up the soil, and fine-tuning the irrigation system. It gives me great comfort to know that these peach and almond orchards will be available for future generations of farmers, rather than becoming another subdivision."
Funds for the purchase of the easement came from the state's Farmland Conservancy Program and the U.S.D.A.'s Farmland Protection Program. The AFT arranged the financing and ensures the agreement is carried out.
Zollinger's is one of just a few agricultural conservation easements in the San Joaquin Valley, according to AFT. The program is new, but the AFT has another dozen or so projects underway.
Not just any piece of farmland meets the program's goals, however. AFT seeks to protect prime farmland threatened by a city's growth and to direct growth with the placement of easements. The Central Valley offers plenty of candidates. According to AFT, the valley is the most threatened major land resource area in the United States because of its high agricultural productivity, high crop value, and severe threat of population growth.
In Merced County, AFT hopes Zollinger's easement will anchor a line of similar easements on the south side of Delhi, creating a boundary of permanently protected farmland. They will have to move quickly. In the 32 years that Zollinger has been farming there, Delhi has grown from practically nothing to eight thousand people, with the most recent four thousand arriving in just the last few years. At the moment, growth is heading north, but that could change over night, he notes.
"We hope that other farmers in Merced County follow Mr. Zollinger's lead and join in this effort to prevent further urban encroachment onto the high-quality farmland along the Merced River," said Greg Clark, AFT northern San Joaquin Valley field representative.


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Family Fun Sunday Series
Dinosaur Train Live!
Based on the PBS Kids television
show Dinosaur Train
created by Craig Bartlett,
produced by The Jim Henson Company
Sunday, February 9, 2014 at 4 p.m.
Recommended for ages 3-6
$18 adults, $15 children
Post-performance meet and greet for those with a Quick Center Family Membership!
Come join Buddy, Tiny, Shiny, Don, and all of their friends and family in this upbeat interactive, multi-media live trip back to the Mesozoic! Dinosaur Train Live! takes the whole family back in time to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earth....and rode in trains!


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The Uptown: one of our regulars gets this sandwich everyday, so we thought others might like it too, Natural roasted turkey, fresh ovaline mozzarella, sliced tomatoes drizzled with balsamic vinegar on a fresh baked baguette served grilled till melty.
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There was actually a working private server for Survival Project I recall playing last year. Don't recall anything about it other than getting bored fairly quick. I think if you google that you'll find it, dunno if its still up though.
http://spgame.net/ private server from last year?
Ok here's my memories:
... That moment when you realized that your bath towel is covered in sawdust.
Aika was pretty fun as well, at least when the competition was rife and we went on raids everyday.
Infinity Online!
I heard that those 'developers' were just some random dudes that has the source code.. it didn't last long :/
game was good when it first started
Me, Me, Me, GF |&| Me! D;!
Playing Dawngate, LoL, and DFO
You can join my Minitroopers army!
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Don't you dare Rep me neither!
I don't want your petty influences upon my soul!
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PEORIA, Ill -- The state rested its case Friday day in the murder trial of Christopher Harris. Harris then took the stand in his own defense.
Harris was on the stand Friday for roughly three hours, where we heard his side of the story.
He admitted he lied many times, but maintained he did not kill the Gee family.
Harris said he went to the gee home that September night in 2009 to get marijuana from Rick Gee. He says at the time he was high, not totally drunk, but buzzed.
When he walked in to the house he says he found Rick and Ruth Gee unresponsive, lying in a lot of blood.
He said he was then attacked by Dylan Constant, who had a knife. Harris said there was a tire iron on the floor near Rick Gee.
He admits he used that to strike Dylan Constant at least 6 times in the head in self defense.
After, Harris said he took a laptop in the master bedroom and disposed of it, his shoes, the tire iron and burned his clothes.
He said he didn't want anyone to know he was there, because he didn't want to have to explain.
Again, he admits he struck Dylan with a tire iron in self defense. He said he lied and did stupid things, but maintains his innocence in the murders of Rick and Ruth Gee and their children.
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State shifts broadband responsibilityThe Associated Press | January 23,2013MONTPELIER A decision to fold a state office dedicated to expanding broadband Internet services to the most remote parts of Vermont into the Agency of Commerce and Community Development was made after the head of the office decided to take a job with one of the states telecommunications companies, the head of that agency said Tuesday.
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When the administration looked at the status of all the projects, so much is on track, refilling Karens position just didnt make sense, Miller said Tuesday. It would have come over to us in time. This isnt a snap judgment.
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"Fifty-six percent decline in overall crime. A 73 percent decline in motor-vehicle theft. A 67 percent decline in robbery. A 66 percent decline in murder. This is way beyond what happened in the nation during this period of time.
Rudy Giuliani on Thursday, May 31st, 2007 in New York, N.Y.
He's got his numbers right
But his claims do come with some caveats: Numerous studies have failed to show that the politicies of Giuiliani and his police commanders were directly responsible for the decline in crime.
Crime rates dropped nationwide during those years, 1994-2001, and most large cities saw significant declines; San Francisco, in fact, enjoyed the steepest drop in violent crime. And, significantly, violent crime rates in New York City had been falling for three years before he took office.


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Now in a commemorative hardcover edition from Master Wings Publishing, LLC, TAPS ON THE WALLS is a
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with the 40th Anniversary of the release of the Hanoi Hilton inmates. Each piece is a resounding expression
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Foreword by Senator John McCain.
How did a prisoner of war survive six years and eight months of soul-crushing imprisonment
in the Hanoi Hilton during the Vietnam War? By writing poetry. And how did he do it without pencil or paper?
Then-Captain John Borling "wrote" and memorized poems to keep his mind sharp and spirits up.
He shared his creations with fellow captives by their only means of communication—the forbidden POW tap code.
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The Baltimore Orioles' fantastic season has been put together largely because of a lockdown bullpen that has given it an incredible 29-9 mark in one-run games and a 16-2 record in extra-inning affairs, allowing the team to win 93 games despite having a run differential of just plus-seven.
So maybe they're thinking, it doesn't matter who starts the play-in game Friday!
That's the only logical explanation for this:
Orioles to start lefty Joe Saunders on Friday. He's 0-6 with a 9.38 ERA in his career at #Rangers Ballpark.— Jeff Wilson (@JeffWilson_FWST) October 4, 2012
9.38 ERA at Rangers Ballpark... and they're starting him at Rangers Ballpark. On the other hand, Saunders has pitched pretty well for Baltimore, and discounting the first start he made for them, a rough one, he has a 2.75 ERA in his last six starts, covering 39⅓ innings. And besides, he started Sunday. And tomorrow is Friday, so that's a traditional four days' rest, and managers don't like to get pitchers out of routines, and...
Hey, you never know. It might work. (But it would be way out of character, and past performance.)


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Parmi | #1 draft pick | Jake King is **** | Big Bash League tipping champion of the universeCome and Paint Turtle
The anti-Dickinson.
Cricket Web's 2013/14 Premier League Tipping Champion
- As featured in The Independent.
"The committee discussed the issue of illegal bowling actions, and believed that there are a number of bowlers currently employing suspect actions in international cricket, and that the ICC's reporting and testing procedures are not adequately scrutinising these bowlers."
- Even the ICC's own official press release thinks things must change
RIP Craig Walsh (Craig) 1985-2012
Proudly supporting the #2 cricketer of all time.
Contrary Bastard
GLC free since 1983?
Fascist Dictator of the Heath Davis Appreciation Society
Supporting Petone's Finest since the very start - Iain O'Brien
Adam Wheater - Another batsman off the Essex production line
Also Supporting the All Time #1 Batsman of All Time Ever - Jacques Kallis and the much maligned Peter Siddle.
Vimes tells it how it is:
"The Man, The Myth, The Monkey"
'****' is the obvious answer here.
RIP Craigos
"Like an Asian golfer"
Indians can't bowl - Where has the rumour come from as I myself and many indian friends arwe competent fast bowlers ?
With the English bid I said: Let us be brief. If you give back the Falkland Islands, which belong to us, you will get my vote. They then became sad and left
Definitely ****. Approximately 25% of your posts have it.
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Daytona International Speedway( Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel / August 6, 2013 )
The frontstretch of Daytona International Speedway is a construction zone on Friday, August 2, 2013. A major frontstretch rejuvination titled, "Daytona Rising" is underway at the track. The exterior of the grandstands will be redone along with interior meeting and concessions areas. All the seats in the grandstands will be replaced. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)


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A few members of the JU men basketball team exercised their "green" thumbs during lunch Aug. 31 by lending a hand at the Episcopal Children's Services in town.
Head coach Cliff Warren along with senior Russell Powell, juniors Keith McDougald and Javon Dawson, sophomore Evin Graham and graduate assistant Matthew Daniels spent their lunch hour cleaning the garden and greenhouse so the children can plant new plants. They also helped clear and reorganize the storage shed for the garden.
"We enjoyed giving back to the community," Warren said. "It's important to serve our local area any way you can. After our trip overseas, our guys now have better appreciation for serving others and giving back to the community. We look forward to more opportunities like this so we can get out more."
This service project came on the heels of the Dolphins' trip to the Dominican Republic from Aug. 12-17. During that time, the Dolphins were able to visit and donate more a 10 bags of items to the children from an orphanage and Sugar Cane Village.
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IIHF Rule Book
The 2014-2018 IIHF Rule Book is being produced and will be available with the beginning of the 2014/2015 season.In the meantime you can find an overview of the major rule changes here.
The International Ice Hockey Federation and its Rule Committee has published the latest version of the official IIHF Rulebook. The Rulebook is valid through the 2014 season. Below you can find the complete book in a PDF format.
Table of Contents
Sections 1-4
Section 5
Annexes & Signals
Last update: 29th September 2010Omissions, Clarifications & Updates for the 2010 IIHF Rule Book (hardcopy)Note: These are changes in comparison to the hardcopy. The PDF files above are adjusted.
The International Ice Hockey Federation has a book of sport regulations to govern all IIHF events. To download the latest version, please click on the link below.
IIHF Sport RegulationsLast updated: May 2014
The goal of the International Transfer Regulations with the International Transfer Cards (ITC) is to maintain the worldwide good order of the sport and to protect club teams and players alike.The IIHF player transfer program using ITCs is a service to member national associations and performs a key role in the IIHF player eligibility responsibilities for participation in IIHF Championships or Olympic Winter Games competitions.
IIHF Transfer Regulations (updated May 2013)
This file contains regulations concerning disciplinary measures, the disciplinary committee and disciplinary panels during IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships.
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With a road win against Detroit, Golden State kept pace in the Western Conference on Wednesday.
The Sacramento Kings snapped a three game losing streak by just edging out the Toronto Raptors.
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The Warriors picked up two wins, while the Kings dropped two games.
The Golden State Warriors have won three games in a row and seven of their last nine, which has helped them jump up four spots, from 13th to ninth, in this week's SB Nation Power Rankings.
The Golden State Warriors will look to win their fourth game in a row when they host the Orlando Magic on Monday.
The Los Angels Clippers made the Kings pay for every mistake in Saturday night's game. Turning the ball over 17 times, Sacramento lost to LA by a margin of 35 points.
The Kings had a chance to tie the game late, but lost, 97-92, to the Pacers.
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The Diversity Institute modules for Fall 2014 are listed below:
DI Retreat
After this high energy, interactive team building kick off to the Diversity Institute, you will be ready to meet the challenge before you. You will have an opportunity to learn more about yourself and your fellow participants as diverse, cultural beings. Come prepared for self-reflection, open dialogue and meaningful, cultural interactions.
Understanding Cultural Identity
This module is designed to provide students with a deeper cultural understanding as to why people from various cultures and subcultures think and act as they do. In doing so, we will discuss the key concepts of what culture is, how we learn about cultures, and how cultures differ. Participation in this module will equip students with insight to help them maintain their balance and poise should a culture clash occur as well as on how to deal effectively with others who come from different cultures.
Intercultural Communication
This is a two session module that uses the diversity within the group of students to introduce the concepts of multicultural communication and conflict resolution and to practice skills development and focuses on understanding the impact of diversity on effective communication, interpersonal and work relationship building and cross-cultural problem solving. Students are introduced to specific tools and skills in multicultural conflict analysis and conflict resolution that facilitate maintaining healthy cross-cultural and multicultural interactions.
Power & Privilege in Society
Generational Diversity
This module will engage students in the exploration of the traits, expectations, experiences, values and needs of each of the generations that coexist in our contemporary workplaces. Students will explore the role of generational values in effective communication across generational lines. Interactive exercises will challenge students to formulate "value propositions" for each of the generations, giving insight into effective strategies for leveraging generational diversity for greater effectiveness and productivity.
Interfaith Understanding
DI Reunion and Mixer
The DI Mixer is designed to give previous cohorts an opportunity to network, interact and engage with members of other cohorts.
Class and Social Mobility in the U.S.
Sexual Orientation, Identity and Expression
Gender in Communication and Leadership
Ability Differences
Personality Diversity
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) instrument is considered the most widely used personality assessment of its kind. Certified practitioner, Dionicia Mahler-Rogers, will help you understand your type, become more self-aware of your preferences, and explore areas of growth. The workshop will help you understand others as well as yourself and find better ways of working with people base on understanding of type.


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CATEGORIES CinematicalIf George Lucas is to be believed, we're all living on borrowed time – which might be a good thing if it spares us from having to watch a fifth Indiana Jones movie.
Seth Rogen recently spoke of an encounter with the father of 'Star Wars' wherein Lucas spent a lengthy amount of time explaining that he believes the world will end in 2012 – and why. Rogen, who was attending a meeting when Lucas joined in (along with Steven Spielberg) was shocked by his filmmaking idol's beliefs.
"George Lucas sits down and seriously proceeds to talk for around 25 minutes about how he thinks the world is gonna end in the year 2012, like, for real. He thinks it.
"He's going on about the tectonic plates and all the time Spielberg is, like, rolling his eyes, like, 'My nerdy friend won't shut up, I'm sorry...'
It sounds like an elaborate prank to catch funnyman Rogen off-guard, but Rogen insists Lucas was for real – which made the actor worry and then start thinking about his own survival. "...I totally realized he was serious and then I started thinking, 'If you're George Lucas and you actually think the world is gonna end in a year, there's no way you haven't built a spaceship for yourself... So I asked him... 'Can I have a seat on it?'
Lucas assured Rogen that he doesn't have a spaceship, but the 'Green Hornet' star remains unconvinced. "...there's no doubt there's a Millennium Falcon in a garage somewhere with a pilot just waiting to go... It's gonna be him and Steven Spielberg and I'll be blown up like the rest of us."
We here at Cinematical are hoping that Lucas' beliefs are proven false as we all enjoy living and would like to keep doing it as long as possible (there are scores of films that won't be done before 2012 that we're dying to see...), but if the end does come next year, it's been a pretty good ride. Plus, it means we won't be subjected to anymore 'Star Wars' revisions where things like Greedo shooting first become canon. If we can avoid more of that and a passing of the fedora from Harrison Ford to Shia LaBeouf, then maybe wrapping things up sometime next year is the way to go. What do you think, readers? Does Lucas have some secret insight none of us mortals know about, or has all that alone time at Skywalker Ranch left George not quite right in the head?
[via The Toronto Sun]
Wired.com spoke with a LucasFilm representative yesterday who says Lucas' lengthy speech about the end of days was all a prank.
"He was not serious when he talked about the end of the world in 2012 but he is an adamant believer that the world is flat, that Stonehenge was built by aliens, and that the sun revolves around the Earth," Hale said. "These are among the many subjects he commonly discusses at length with Elvis, who he's going to digitally insert into 'Indy 5' along with a roster of famous dead actors."
The best line of all came at Rogen's expense. "Seth Rogen is a funny guy, but George and Steven are taking Chris Rock with them on the Millennium Falcon!" Hm. Rock over Rogen? Maybe Lucas isn't crazy after all...


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Owen Takes A-Sun Pitcher of the Week Honor After Flawless Weekend
MACON, Ga. – With the FGCU softball team (35-16, 15-7) coming off a sweep of Northern Kentucky and having won eight of its last nine, junior transfer Jackie Owen (Cape Coral, Fla./Daytona State College) pitched flawlessly over the weekend against the Norse while going 3-0 and posting a 0.00 ERA to lead her to be named Atlantic Sun Pitcher of the Week, the league announced Monday afternoon.
In her first season on the FGCU squad after transferring from Daytona State College, the honor marks the first A-Sun Pitcher of the Week award for Owen and the first for FGCU since then-freshman Shelby Morgan (High Springs, Fla./Santa Fe HS) received the honor on Apr. 23, 2012.
Owen is the fourth eagle this season to receive a weekly honor with junior Jessica Barnes (Winter Haven, Fla./Haines City HS), senior Mariah Fernandez (Cape Coral, Fla./North Fort Myers HS) and junior Chelsea Zgrabik (Venice, Fla./Venice HS) each having been named A-Sun Player of the Week on one occasion.
The junior pitcher starred from inside the circle during the three-game set against the Norse as Owen went 3-0 and posted a 0.00 ERA in 16.1 innings pitched. Owen allowed just eight hits as she appeared in all three of the games over the weekend and struck out nine.
On Saturday (Apr. 27) in game one, Owen collected a complete game shutout while going eight innings and only surrendering two hits while collecting six strikeouts in a 2-0 FGCU win. Owen took it to NKU in the series finale on Sunday, Apr. 28 as she went eight innings to keep the Norse from threatening, leading the Green and Blue to a 2-1 win and a sweep of NKU.
Overall on the 2013 season, Owen has posted a 2.68 ERA in 120.1 innings pitched with a 12-6 record. The first year Eagle currently sits sixth in the A-Sun in batters struck out looking (32) and ninth in appearances (30).
FGCU will hit the road for its final series of the 2013 regular season as they will travel to Jacksonville, Fla. to take on North Florida. The Eagles and Ospreys will play a trio of contests with the action to begin with a doubleheader on Friday, May 3 at 4 p.m.
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The nation's largest education union has endorsed President Barack Obama's 2012 re-election campaign.
Members of the National Education Association voted to support Obama on Monday at their annual convention in Chicago.
In a statement, NEA President Dennis Van Roekel says Obama and the union share a vision and members wanted early and strong support to help his election.
The endorsement comes a day after Vice President Joe Biden addressed thousands of educators at the convention. The association has 3.2 million members and bills itself as the largest labor union nationwide.
Biden's speech largely praised teachers and he took jabs at Republicans, saying they don't share the same views on public education.
But Biden drew applause when he briefly acknowledged there's widespread unhappiness among teachers for the Obama administration's education policies.
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The ports and shore excursions on this cruise were comparable to Princess. We were happy with the excursions. Most of the tour guides were very interesting except for Cartegena, Columbia. The organization of meeting your tour, disembarking, and finding your bus worked but felt like chaos.
Our stateroom was clean and comfortable. The room steward and helper were friendly. We really enjoyed the towel animals. The coffee maker was a nice touch and we put it to good use. There was only one American electric outlet in the main cabin and it wasn't in a very useful location. There was a curtain between the bed and couch. Princess didn't provide that in their mini-suites. The cabin was mainly wood paneling and creaked all the time.
The public areas of this ship feel very crowded and cramped. Even the main atrium felt closed in. If you wanted to find a place to read or play cards, almost your only option was a table in one of the restaurants that was closed during the day. I checked out some books from the library but it was very small with very little seating. We did use the exercise room equipment and most of the time the room was mainly empty. We went to several shows in the main theater. There seemed to be quite a few broken seats during the entire time of the cruise.


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Sorry i don't have any better pictures. I bought this box face a while ago on ebay for about $12. Finally got around to building a box around it. I had some trouble with my 45' angles, so i had a bit of a gap, but it came out ok. If you guys have a good way of getting a perfect 45 degree let me know, i usually try my adjustable square and line it up to my blade, but it's always just slightly off. Anyways! i gave this one to my dad, he likes it a lot. Finished it with mineral oil, wax and put a few coats of poly over it. Thanks for looking!
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#1 posted 447 days ago
Perfect 45?!? In my dreams! This looks nice. There are ways to hide the gaps, that's where the expertise comes in. I just saw one in the July/August edition of FWW magazine yesterday, using wax to fill the gap.
#2 posted 447 days ago
Great looking bank. I saw just a day or so ago about using a 45 degree router bit. Haven't tried it yet, but soon.
-- An oak tree is just a nut that stood it's ground.
#3 posted 447 days ago
After looking at this P.O. box and the earlier one you made, I think you worry too much on getting the "perfect" 45. Anyone would be proud to own either one of these boxes.
We are our own worst critic and most times we are too demeaning of our own work. That being said, just keep trying and trying. I have my own way/style of cutting 45's and I am sure most people could not do it my way but it works for me. Anyway, keep on doing what you do. You are very good at it.
-- Use it up, Wear it out --------------- Make it do, Or do without!
#4 posted 444 days ago
Nice box, and the 45's look good too. I use a Incra 1000 HD miter gauge for my 45's. My DeWalt miter saw is pretty accurate also, but I always reset it using a piece that I cut on the table saw using the Incra.
-- Rockbuster,Ft. Wayne,In It is far better to remain silent, and appear the fool, than it is to open ones mouth, and remove all doubt.
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A recent post featuring a drawing of Spider-Man's Mary Jane Watson inspired an impromptu contest to see who could best replicate her "relaxed" pose. Once you've tried perching on one knee while smashing your breasts together, you'll never go back to simply sitting on the couch. [Via The Awl]
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