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Necks & Bodies
Fender replacement bodies and necks are made at Fender manufacturing facilities to the exact same specifications as those used on our instruments.
Contours, finishes, fret sizes and all other materials are designed and crafted in genuine Fender fashion.
Urethane-finished bodies of select alder and ash have a special thin undercoat for increased resonance. U.S.-made necks have detailed frets, satin finishes on the back and hand-rolled fingerboard edges for comfortably smooth playability. All bodies and necks are sanded and hand-finished by accomplished Fender craftsmen.
Tips and tricks for swapping out an instrument neck, from sanding the neck pocket to attaching the neck plate.
The proper installation of a tremolo bridge on a new Fender body and how to "float" a vintage-style tremolo.
How to keep your Stratocaster looking and sounding great by installing a new pickguard and output jack.
How to install tuning machines on Fender replacement necks, which are pre-drilled to make the task quick and easy.
Mastering string tree installation on a genuine Fender replacement neck.
The proper method for filing the nut on a genuine Fender neck, including how to select the right nut file and accurately gauge the action.
Possibly, but we recommend that Fender replacement necks and bodies be used with Fender instruments. Although aftermarket necks and bodies may appear quite similar to real Fender necks and bodies, they are not authentic Fender products.
It's entirely likely, for example, that non-Fender aftermarket necks and bodies are not crafted to the exact same specs used by Fender. There may be variations in important elements such as neck pocket and neck heel width and height, bridge and pickup mounting alignment and spacing, and other pre-drilled and routed areas that do not meet Fender specifications.
In most cases, yes—replacement Fender necks will fit vintage-style guitars. The neck pocket width, however, may need to be adjusted in some cases.
In general, keep in mind that modern necks and bodies are designed for modern instruments, and vintage-style necks and bodies are designed for their vintage-style counterparts.
In either case, we recommend that Fender neck and body installation be performed by a Fender Authorized Service Center. Further, please note that modifying a Fender replacement neck or body voids its warranty.
No. Because Jaguar and Mustang guitars are short-scale instruments, standard-scale Stratocaster and Telecaster necks are not compatible with them.
Possibly. Telecaster necks can be fitted to Stratocaster bodies, and Stratocaster necks can be fitted to Telecaster bodies, but neck pocket modifications may be necessary.
Stratocaster neck heels are rounded, whereas Telecaster neck heels are squared. In either case, there will consequently be a gap between the end of the neck and the top of the guitar body at the neck pocket. While this gap is minimal, you may want to have a custom pickguard made to address the resulting inconsistency. Further, please note that modifying a Fender replacement neck or body voids its warranty.
Yes. Although there may be slight variations because Fender necks are shaped, sanded and finished by hand, the neck heel of both basses has basically the same shape. Because these necks and bodies are designed to work with their own counterparts, however, the fit cannot be guaranteed.
"Vintage-style" bodies are pre-drilled and routed to accommodate vintage-style Fender hardware.
"Modern" bodies accommodate contemporary Fender hardware.
We highly recommend having replacement neck and body installation work performed by qualified service personnel at a Fender Authorized Service Center. The installation process involves several key steps, and trained service experts can ensure correct installation and setup procedures to ensure the best possible playing performance.
Visit www.fender.com/dealers/service-centers to find a Fender Authorized Service Center, and please note that you are responsible for compensating the facility for installation, setup or modification work for your new Fender neck or body.
All instrument bodies have shielding paint applied to the control cavity to help reduce unwanted electrical noise.
Holes for bridge mounting, neck mounting, tremolo claw (Stratocaster) and strap buttons are pre-drilled.
U.S.-made modern Stratocaster and Telecaster bodies include the Micro-Tilt™ assembly (with adjustment screw), and U.S.-made modern Stratocaster bodies have pre-installed bridge pivot posts.
Telecaster bodies have pre-installed output jack retainer clips.
Replacement necks are conveniently pre-drilled for body mounting and tuners. They also feature pre-slotted string nuts, Fender logo decals and serial numbers.
Yes. As noted above, Fender replacement necks and bodies are pre-drilled for properly aligned neck-to-body installation. Electric guitar necks and bodies are designed to fit their model counterparts (i.e., Stratocaster neck to Stratocaster body; Telecaster neck to Telecaster body). Fender Precision Bass and Jazz Bass necks and bodies are interchangeable, as they share scale length and neck heel shape (see the "Choosing the Right Neck and Body" FAQ for greater detail on this topic).
No. See "What pickguard should I use?" below.
Any one you like that's suitable for your instrument. Fender pickguards are available for most instrument models in a variety of styles, colors, materials and pickup/control configurations. Pickguard mounting holes are not pre-drilled into Fender replacement bodies, so you can choose the pickguard that suits you.
To install a full-size humbucking pickup on a body routed for a single-coil pickup, pickup cavity modification may be necessary to accommodate the larger pickup size. We highly recommend that this be done by qualified service personnel at a Fender Authorized Service Center, and please note that modifying a Fender replacement body voids its warranty.
Several Fender instructional videos found above can help on a variety of installation topics, including neck and body assembly, hardware installation, pickguard/accessory kit installation and much more. Fender's "video library" will be added to continually, so stay tuned.
No hardware is included*. Fender offers a wide variety of hardware components that will fit your Fender neck or body with no need for modification. Many components are available in complete assemblies that include all required mounting hardware, although there are a few items that are sold individually without mounting hardware. Your Authorized Fender Dealer can help you identify parts needed for your instrument, or you can purchase hardware directly from the Fender Online Store (www.fender.com/store).
* Exceptions include pre-installed output jack retainer clips on Telecaster guitar bodies, pre-installed bridge pivot posts on U.S.-made modern Stratocaster bodies, and pre-installed Micro-Tilt™ assemblies on U.S.-made modern Stratocaster and Telecaster bodies.
Vintage-style hardware is made to the same general specifications as Fender hardware from the 1950s through the 1970s, with spacing, mounting configurations, functions and other design elements typical of that period.
Modern hardware is designed for Fender instruments from the 1980s to the present.
Possibly, but doing so will likely void the warranty as it often involves modifying the instrument neck or body (instruments must usually be modified in order to accommodate a different style of hardware).
We highly recommend taking Fender replacement necks and bodies to Fender Authorized Gold- or Silver-level service personnel should such modifications be deemed necessary. Please note that you are responsible for compensating a Fender Authorized Service Center for modification work on Fender replacement necks and bodies.
Yes. Pre-slotted string nuts are included on Fender replacement necks, although string-slot depth will require adjustment for proper setup (this is not covered under the warranty). We highly recommend having Fender Authorized Gold- or Silver-level service personnel perform slot depth adjustments. Please note that you are responsible for compensating a Fender Authorized Service Center for modification work on Fender replacement necks and bodies.
No. Although they are not included on Fender replacement necks, a wide selection of tuners that will fit them directly is available from your local Authorized Fender Dealer and for direct purchase from the Fender online store (www.fender.com/store).
No. String ferrules must be purchased from your local Authorized Fender Dealer or from the Fender online store (www.fender.com/store).
No. Although output jack retainer clips are pre-installed on Telecaster bodies, jacks and jack ferrules (cups) must be purchased separately from your local Authorized Fender Dealer or from the Fender online store (www.fender.com/store).
The one-year limited warranty on necks and bodies only covers defects in materials and workmanship. Please read the Fender® Genuine Neck And Body 1-Year Limited Warranty for more information.
No. Fender's limited lifetime instrument warranty is only applicable to complete instruments produced by FMIC (Fender Musical Instruments Corp.) in one of its manufacturing facilities.
A qualified Fender Authorized Service Center has the tools and the expertise required to perform a proper installation of your genuine Fender replacement neck or body. A proper installation will preserve the component's warranty coverage. An improper installation may cause damage and result in the voiding of the warranty.
An online listing of Fender Authorized Service Centers in the United States and Canada is available at www.fender.com/dealers/service-centers. International consumers are advised to ask their Fender dealer for a referral to qualified local service personnel.
Visit www.fender.com/dealers/service-centers to find a Fender Authorized Service Center near you.
Genuine Fender replacement necks and bodies may be authenticated by their "Genuine Fender Parts" laser brands. Necks are branded on the bottom of the neck at the heel. Bodies are branded on the back between the pre-drilled neck mounting holes.
No. Fender's online registration page will only accept registration of complete Fender-manufactured instruments with corresponding serial numbers. There is no requirement to register any individual component neck or body, but save your original receipt, as it is your proof of purchase to validate any potential warranty claim.


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A rmy Community Service has been around since 1965. Prior to that, responses to welfare and social needs of the Army community rested mainly on volunteers, particularly the Army wives. For several years, Army wives operated lending closets, thrift shops, and nurseries, raised funds to help the needy and assisted in emergencies.
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In its 44th year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) continues to differentiate itself from other carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by more than 45,000 Employees to more than 100 million Customers annually. Based on the most recent data available from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Southwest is the nation's largest carrier in terms of originating domestic passengers boarded. The airline also operates the largest fleet of Boeing aircraft in the world to serve 93 destinations in 40 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and five near-international countries via wholly owned subsidiary, AirTran Airways.
From its first flights on June 18, 1971, Southwest Airlines launched an era of unprecedented affordability in air travel described by the U.S. Department of Transportation as "The Southwest Effect," a lowering of fares and increase in passenger traffic wherever the carrier serves. With Southwest Airlines, Bags Fly Free ® (first and second checked pieces of luggage, size and weight limits apply), and there are no change fees (fare difference may apply) when you need to change your flight. Southwest's fleet offers leather seating and the comfort of full-size cabins, a majority of which are equipped with satellite-based WiFi connectivity over the United States, which enables live and video-on-demand TV currently FREE compliments of DISH, and a new, sustainable cabin interior. Southwest acquired AirTran Airways in May 2011 and by the end of 2014 intends to complete the full integration of the AirTran network into Southwest. With 41 consecutive years of profitability, the People of Southwest and AirTran operate more than 3,600 flights a day. Southwest Airlines' frequent flights and low fares are available online at southwest.com or by phone at 800-I-FLY-SWA.
Southwest seeks to enhance Shareholder value through capital efficiency and our targeted 15 percent pre-tax return on invested capital (excluding special items). In 2013, Southwest returned $611 million to Shareholders through repurchasing $540 million of common stock (approximately 38 million shares) and distributing $71 million in dividends. LUV is Southwest's stock exchange symbol, selected to represent its home at Dallas Love Field, as well as the theme of Southwest's Stakeholder relationships. Southwest is one of the most honored airlines in the world, known for its triple bottom line approach that takes into account the carrier's performance and productivity, the importance of its People and the communities it serves, and its commitment to efficiency and the planet. The 2013 Southwest Airlines One Report™ can be found at southwest.com/citizenship.
On May 2, 2011, Southwest Airlines closed on its purchase of all of the outstanding common stock of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), the former parent company of AirTran Airways (AirTran). Based on the average of Southwest Airlines' closing prices for the 20 trading days ending three trading days prior to May 2, 2011, of $11.90, the transaction valued AirTran common stock at approximately $7.57 per share.
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what is the addon which displays shield block uptime on the middle of your screen?
Hi guys.
Heres a guide covering :
*The most optimal way to engage an encounter, with two detailed rotations.
*The Charge <=> Heroic Leap combos from A to Z.
*The difference between Threat and Aggro, and how they work.
*The positioning and movement after a pull.
As always, feel free to comment, share your views, give advice, etc... anything that can improve the discussion is welcome !
Last edited by Krenian; 09-13-2012 at 04:08 PM. Reason: Edited to put the video inside the thread so people can just click and see from the site.
what is the addon which displays shield block uptime on the middle of your screen?
It's Elkano's BuffBars. I use it for all the other buffs and debuffs you see on the screen.
I went and added the video to the post so people can just click and watch instead of just going to youtube. Just looks nicer. You can always embed your video by using the video icon in your posting. =)
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Meanwhile Saturday, a long line of first-round losers at the Masters Series event in Indian Wells, Calif., was telephoning tournament director Gabe Narona, seeking a wild card into his tournament.
He has two left after issuing two to Gustavo Kuerten, the three-time French Open winner, and to Olympic doubles gold medal winner Nicolas Massu of Chile. Indian Wells losers have until 9 p.m. to get into the BMW.
Sebastien Grosjean, the French expatriate living in Boca Raton, will not be playing the BMW, even though he double-signed into the tournament and lost in the first round at Indian Wells. He has a thigh injury.
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Winter 2006DOROTHY ARZNERThe first female member of the DGA, Arzner is also believed to have developed the boom mic, enabling actors to move and speak more easily in early talkies.
Winter 2007LARRY AUERBACHAn early pioneer of television and lifelong advocate for directors' rights.By Ann Farmer
Winter 2006GIL CATESGil Cates had completed his second term as DGA president and was serving a third during the only time in Guild history that a strike has been called.By Jesse Hiestand
Winter 2006MARTHA COOLIDGEThe DGA's first woman president from 2002-2003 and serving for nearly 20 years on various committees.
Winter 2006FRANCISCO "CHICO" DAYThe Guild's first Mexican-American member, was active in helping the next generation of ADs and hosted many seminars for assistant directors/unit production managers
Spring 2008TOM DONOVANOne of the pioneers who led the merger of the Radio and TV Directors Guild with the Screen Directors Guild to form the DGA.By Ann Farmer
Winter 2006BOB JEFFORDSCulminated a handy collection of film production rules in the famous Jeffords Rules in his desire to help fellow Guild and union employees.
Winter 2006SHELDON LEONARDDirector, writer, actor and producer who remained devoted to Guild service throughout much of his 60-year career in Hollywood, was awarded the Robert B. Aldrich Achievement Award for service and was named an honorary life member.
Winter 2006IDA LUPINOThe DGA's second female director member and one of its most prolific.
Summer 2007ARTHUR HILLERPast president and a devoted member for more than 50 years.By Jesse Hiestand
Winter 2006GENE REYNOLDSServed as president from 1993 to 1997, and received the Robert B. Aldrich Achievement Award for his service to the Guild.
Winter 2006JOHN RICHJohn Rich began making an impact in the Guild the first time he attended a meeting in 1953 of what was then the Screen Directors Guild.By Jesse Hiestand
Spring 2007JACK SHEAA look at the president who led the DGA into the 21st century.By Jesse Hiestand
Winter 2006ED SHERINHe was awarded the Robert B. Aldrich Achievement Award in 2002 for service to the Guild, including his support for the work in trade amendment.
Spring 2011GEORGE SIDNEYThe Guild's youngest president was also a master craftsman and an unforgettable character, as a budding filmmaker recalls.
Spring 2011ABBY SINGERAnyone who has ever been on a set has heard his name. Besides his work as an AD and UPM and his contributions to the Guild, Abby Singer is best known for the shot he invented.By David Geffner
Fall 2007JIMMY WALLOne of the first African-American stage managers in television.By Ann Farmer
The Legends column began as part of the celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the DGA in 2006 to profile Guild members who have made outstanding contributions to their Guild in service and leadership.
The self-described "short-timer" (some General Hospital department heads have logged more than 20 years) says she's the director's voice and ears on the set.
While sitting in the audience of The Tonight Show as a 14 year-old, Rissolo's attention was captured by those behind the cameras.
After switching majors from engineering to film, this AD has fulfilled childhood dreams of chasing pirates and launching rockets.
A veteran of Six Feet Under and True Blood, this graduate of the DGA's Assistant Director Training Program jokes she's the go-to AD for shows about death, dying, or the undead.


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Posted: October 9, 2012
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and it's important to remember that bullying can threaten students' physical and emotional safety at school, and can adversely impact their ability to learn. The best way to address bullying is to stop it before it starts.
On October 24th, the Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention will host "School-Based Health Professionals Respond to Bullying" a webinar focused on bullying in school settings. This webinar, developed in collaboration with the ... Continue ReadingPosted in Prevention
Posted: October 5, 2012
Over the past three years, at our annual Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summits, we have heard the same call by educators-– teachers want to help stop bullying, but they don't know how. Most try to help, but few receive training on how to do so. There are bullying prevention trainings available for teachers, but many are very expensive or not based on the best available research.
That is why the Department of Education and its ... Continue ReadingPosted in Response
Posted: October 2, 2012
This month, groups across the country committed to stop bullying will release new resources, campaigns, and efforts aimed at bringing awareness to this important issue facing our youth.
Bullying Prevention Month is not new. In fact, it has been around for several years. What started as an awareness week initiated by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center ... Continue ReadingPosted in Prevention
Posted: September 28, 2012
The Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention are looking for informative and entertaining videos that send a positive message to youth about the importance of being "more than a bystander" to bullying in their schools and communities.
In August, U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan, called on America's youth to take the Stop Bullying Video Challenge. This contest gives young people another ... Continue ReadingPosted in Response
Posted: September 20, 2012
Today's kids use technology more than ever. While technology can be a great tool to communicate, learn, and socialize, it can also be used in harmful ways, and allow some kids to take bullying from school hallways into cyberspace. Cyberbullying happens when kids bully each other through electronic technology, including sending mean text messages, posting embarrassing photos on social networking sites, or creating fake profiles of another individual. Parents can help reduce these risks by talking to kids aboutContinue ReadingPosted in Cyberbullying


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Massimo Berruti documents life at war
Award-winning photojournalist Massimo Berruti joins us to discuss documenting life at war. He has lived and worked amongst anti-Taliban militia in Pakistan, but now his work is on display in Paris. We also get stuck into Pitchfork: the make or break music review website has just hosted its first European festival here in France.


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Europe's Fight Against Human Trafficking
analysed by Armando Garcìa Schmidt and Christal Morehouse
Slavery in Europe? Forced labour in this day and age? Very few Europeans are aware of the fact that human trafficking and forced labour exist in their midst. The numerous events marking the European Day Against Human Trafficking on 18 October are hoping to draw attention to this untenable state of affairs. Even if most of us are unaware of the fact, in recent years human trafficking has become one of the most flourishing types of organized crime in Europe.
In "Europe's Fight Against Human Trafficking", the current edition of Spotlight Europe, Armando Garcìa Schmidt and Christal Morehouse emphasize that on the member state and European levels there are now attempts to get to grips with this problem. However, much remains to be done, especially with regard to the question of victim protection. The authors are critical of the fact that conferral of victim status continues to depend on willingness to cooperate with the authorities. This suggests that the principle of criminal prosecution is more important than the human rights of the victims.
In The Netherlands and Sweden government advisers with responsibility for the fight against human trafficking have proved their worth. Garcia Schmidt and Morehouse also believe that it would be a good idea if the European Union were to appoint such an official.


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George's California Modern dining room offers two separate rooms in which our guests may entertain friends and family. From an intimate dining experience in the Prospect-Village Room to the magnificent Pacific-Ocean View Room. This space is ideal for a contemporary yet elegant event.
Our Ocean View Room provides a sophisticated experience in a contemporary atmosphere with spectacular views of the famous La Jolla Cove and northern Pacific coastline.
By combining the space with our Pacific room, add 18 more seats to this space.
Our Pacific Room is ideal for smaller groups. The room is fully enclosed with glass walls, and has a beautiful view of the La Jolla Cove and northern Pacific coastline. This space can seat up to 14 people at one table or a maximum of 18 people at multiple tables. The Pacific Room can accomodate 18.
Aside from the great views of the Pacific Ocean, George's Bar accommodates 56 people with tables and chairs and 34 people with barstools.
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For tanking ide say that your weapon speed would have to be significantly slower in order to take precedence over devastate (Assuming shield slam and revenge are on CD).
Another situation would be when the boss goes into the air or some sort of phase where you cannot damage it from the ground (Example being nightbane).
Also with the correct buffs a slower weapon it can do more dmg hence more threat. I dont have certain math to prove this right now but its pure opinion. My rend says it will do 950 dmg buffed in raid and the higher dmg with 75% or more health. Theoretically if rend isnt mitigated by the mobs armor then it can do up to 1300 for me. Which for 7 rage is better than heroic strike and devastate.


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This striking view of the central parts of the Milky Way was obtained with the VISTA survey telescope at ESO's Paranal Observatory in Chile. This huge picture is 108 500 by 81 500 pixels and contains nearly nine billion pixels. It was created by combining thousands of individual images from VISTA, taken through three different infrared filters, into a single monumental mosaic. These data form part of the VVV public survey and have been used to study a much larger number of individual stars in the central parts of the Milky Way than ever before. Because VISTA has a camera sensitive to infrared light it can see through much of the dust blocking the view for optical telescopes, although many more opaque dust filaments still show up well in this picture.
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For the runner and the cyclist, the Silhouette Tank has a two-way stretch fabric that is lightweight and soft to touch for extreme comfort for a variety of activities.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – A central Ohio has been sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for having sex with a teenage girl he met on a vampire-oriented website.
The Columbus Dispatch (http://bit.ly/12cOiDm) reported that Randall Roberts, 42, pleaded guilty in June to one count of coercing a minor for sex. He was sentenced Wednesday.
Prosecutors said he forced the girl to perform a sex act on him at least seven times during a six-month period, and then threatened to expose her actions if she didn't continue meeting him.
Roberts, who ran a landscaping and lawn-care business, will be on 15 years of probation after he gets out of prison and will be required to register as a sex offender.
He was arrested after the girl's stepfather saw his text messages on her cellphone.


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My daughter used this bag for school to carry books and other school work, the retractable handle was broken within 2 weeks!!! It is very cute and colorful but not up to the wear and tear.
Very roomy and works great. Love the wheel cover also.
I ordered this for my 11 year-old granddaughter. Although she has only had it since Sept. 9th, she is already having some problems with it. She loves the style and design, but the overall quality is not there. The top of the telescoping handle has come apart, and the handle itself doesl not always open to full height. A couple of the zipper pulls have fallen off, as well. This bag may not make it to Halloween, let alone the end of the school year! Too bad...it is pretty.
Lovely colorful bag but the handle is a poor quality made out of cheap plastic and it snapped off when my daughter was using it to pull with wheels and all of a sudden it broke off.. Not worth it!!! Waste of time and money - do NOT order these bags.. Go and pay more money for a better quality bag elsewhere.
I ordered this backpack for my daughter. She loved it! The handle was nice and easy to handle. Although it is a little lager with all her stuff, it would get stuck in places, also the handle stopped working after a month or 2. Over all it was a good backpack and lasted her the whole year.
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Haiti and Pakistan were an unlikely pair until 2010, when horrific natural disasters made it impossible for the world to ignore their devastation.
In addition to Palestinians, Jordan also hosts forced migrants from Iraq, especially since the 2003 U.S. invasion, as well as Lebanon. Géraldine Chatelard of the Institut français du Proche-Orient examines Jordan's large refugee population, emigration and remittances, labor migration to Jordan, and the government's migration-management policies in this updated profile.
With about 10 percent of Moroccan and Mexican citizens living abroad, remittances have become a vital source of income and poverty alleviation for both countries. Hein de Haas and Simona Vezzoli of the International Migration Institute, University of Oxford explore how migration has affected development and ways to reframe the migration-development debate.
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A lo largo de la segunda mitad del siglo XX, Marruecos y México se han convertido en fuentes de fuerza laboral migrante, mayoritariamente de poca calificación, en los Estados Unidos y la Unión Europea.
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This edited volume examines the development impact of diasporas in six critical areas: entrepreneurship, capital markets, "nostalgia" trade and "heritage" tourism, philanthropy, volunteerism, and advocacy.
This report provides an overview of diaspora advocacy by looking at five issues: who participates in diaspora advocacy, who or what are the "targets" in these efforts, what means are used to advance these causes, what are the issues on which they focus, and the effectiveness of the efforts.
This report examines the diaspora entrepreneurs who are often motivated to contribute to job creation and economic growth in their native lands, and offers some key findings and policy options.
This report explores how nostalgia trade and heritage tourism can involve diaspora populations in transactions that ease the integration of their homeland economies, while helping maintain their ties to their countries of origin or ancestry.
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Nearly 1 million U.S. residents spend time volunteering abroad each year, including nearly 200,000 first- and second-generation immigrants. As skilled migration and the number of U.S. youth with ancestors in the developing world grow, this report shows the potential for diaspora service volunteers to assist with development in a number of countries.
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But not all the reports will necessarily be found.
"In some of these cases, a report might not have been taken and there may be a very good explanation for that," Newsham says, adding that Human Rights Watch took comments "out of context" or added "misleading information" in its 196-page indictment.
Sara Darehshori, lead author of the report, says she is concerned these cases are being accounted for after her report surfaced.
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Since the findings surfaced, MPD has implemented 22 of the 23 recommendations made by Human Rights Watch, Newsham says. This includes creating a website for victims of sexual assaults to step forward anonymously and speak up if they felt mistreated by police.
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You're welcome, but I still believe it has a lot of room for improvement. I'll make it a lot better when I update it in the future.
Unconfident much? I think it was amazing sooooo you just tell yourself my thoughts kk???
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D:< You gave me a hard attack you mofo. I already had zerochan.net open and looking for a new appearance! Anyways, I meant no one was "currently" using it, therefore inactive. But thanks, I will make sure to not to dishonor the almighty face of Sataka. @__@
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The library has many county history books for not only Missouri but other states. There are many cemetery and obituary transcription books and rows of filing cabinets that I did not have a chance to look through.
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Our favorite singer is celebrating today in Boston as Leppard gear up tonight for the 2nd leg of their summer tour w/ KISS. Have a great day, Joe!
With the recent tour break, Joe had some time to answer many of the great questions that were submitted last month to his Facebook Q&A. Thanks to all that sent in their questions. For those who's questions were not answered, we will do this again soon. Look out for parts 2 and 3 of the Joe Elliott Q&A coming in the next few days!
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DREAD - Jackson custom PC1 with reverse Jackson headstock
If you've seen any dates on this tour I play DREAD on "Armageddon It" and "Pour Some Sugar On Me". This guitar is one of my touring guitar favorites. It's basically a PC1 body with the Jackson driver/ sustainer in the neck position and a DiMarzio Super 3 in the bridge position. You can't see the pickup as it has a plastic cover on it to enhance the extremely elaborate paint job executed by the excellent visual and graphic artist Johnnie Grez. I heard that this paint job took 52 hours to complete. When you hold the guitar up to the light you can see why-especially on the back. Some of the water designs and dreadlocks are raised which you can feel when you touch it with your hands and/or look at it from a distance. It's almost 3D. The other thing is that Johnnie painted DREAD with glow in the dark paint (my other glow in the dark Jackson BELA gets much love and is currently imprisoned in a glass coffin at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum. Check it out if you're in Cleveland cause I'll be bringing it out for that one show only for those of you who keep asking about the 'vampire' guitar).
The subject matter of DREAD is a deadlocked monster loosley based on the creature from the movie "Predator" hence the name DREAD. We skipped the middle pickup on this guitar to give Johnnie a little more artistic freedom plus I never use the middle pickup when I play live. It has FU-TONE titanium block and bridge saddles and a Floyd Rose tremolo bridge. It's equipped with 13-54 gauge D'addario strings.
This guitar also has a few different features for me. I wanted to go back to the classic Jackson headstock that I have on my 80s Jacksons only reverse it-really a tribute to Jimi Hendrix from me. There's an ebony fingerboard which apart from having a different feel has a completely different sound. It's smoother and creamier-great for lead tones and shredding for some reason. The neck has a good chunk to it that transfers to the sound when you're playing rhythm. I'll get the neck sizes to you guys later as I'm now in cahoots with Kurt Walton at Jackson and he'll be getting the exact specs as all this stuff is recorded. Pretty cool huh?
Another little detail related to this guitar is if you look closely at the chain I have hanging off my hip it's actually the "Predator", or the head at least, making the chain links. You'd have to zoom in on that so we've actually done that for you in the photos CLICK HERE
Oh, by the way if I'm not mistaken, I believe there was another guitar made for someone out there with the same spec and artwork as DREAD, so if you're out there I'd love to see some photos.
Joe's side band DOWN 'n' OUTZ have released a video for their cover of the Mott the Hoople classic "One of the Boys", taken from their critically acclaimed album "The Further Adventures Of…". The single was originally the b-side to MOTT THE HOOPLE's "All the Young Dudes" and is a classic slice of Hunter/Ralphs song writing.
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Next in my guitar blog is Jackson PC1 Natural (BIG BOY)
This is one of my classic signature models from Jackson Guitars-the PC1. I've been playing BIG BOY on "Let's Get Rocked" most nights on this tour. It's named BIG BOY cause it has a big neck. I like massive necks because it improves the tone of the guitar and prevents the neck from warping especially as I play really aggressively and use heavy strings by rock guitar standards (D'addario 13-54 string gauge). My guitars take so much punishment on our tours. They'll be drenched with sweat. Yeah I know its gross but I ooze when it's 100° on stage. Then the next day they may get blasted with ac. So I find bigger necks respond better to such violence plus I like the way they feel. This is something I custom order when my guitars are made. The standard necks are way smaller. Big Boy is a brother to one of my other natural PC1s. I use it as a touring guitar and the other one stays at home since I record with it a lot. In fact you can hear my other natural PC1 on "All I Wanna Do" by Manraze. It also appears on what is probably my favorite solo that I play on "Mistreated"-a song on the Delta Deep album that'll be released sometime this Fall.
The PC1s have a mahogany body with a beautiful maple top, a maple fingerboard, Dimarzio pickups (a Super 3 humbucker in the bridge position and HS2 in the middle). The neck pickup is also a sustainer/driver by Jackson that allows me to get all that screaming feedback and emulate the sustain that I used an ebow for on the Hysteria album. It sounds like a keyboard or strings on the record especially when you multi-track it. I have a Floyd Rose bridge with FU-Tone titanium saddles on the bridge and a titanium block. Just for those who wonder what a block is here's a photo. The block connects the springs on the back of a 'floating bridge guitar' to the bridge. The more vibration you get from the guitar the more lively and better it sounds. Titanium is a great vibration conductor. The other thing about this guitar is that there is no varnish per say. It has what's called an oil finish so the wood's almost raw. This helps the sound as the wood breathes better. Now I'm being ultra picky here as I have some guitars that sound incredible with 20 gallons of paint on them. But this guitar screams when you want it to and moans with mellow pleasure in an instant.
The PC1 has been around since 1996 and has so much versatility and that's why it's been my main guitar. Sorry, if I went on too much with the guitar geekdom but these are the questions people always ask me. The photos are of Big Boy in action and some tech closeup shots taken backstage with my tech Scotty Appleton at yesterday's show in Tampa, FL. It was baking hot. By the way one of the photos show two compartments on the back of the guitar. They house two batteries for the sustainer. CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL PHOTOS!
Jackson PC X-STROYER
Here is my new guitar which I play on our summer 2014 tour and is the 2nd guitar I play during our set. It's been introduced before but I want to give a few more details since it's based on something so memorable and folks seem interested in my guitar details and setup.
The X-STROYER has a mahogany body with a maple top much like my PC1s. It has a trans black finish on it so from a distance it looks black. But when you get up close on it you can see the glorious maple grain…mouthwatering. This is neck through. It has DiMarzio Super 3s. My original guitar' had DiMarzio Super Distortions (kind of similar). This guitar has a Jackson sustainer, a Floyd Rose tremolo system, and FU titanium saddles and block. The neck is monster huge with an ebony fingerboard. I haven't got the dimensions with me at the moment but I can let you know later. This guitar has a thick, rich, creamy chunky low end that screams like crazy when you play leads. It's a perfect sounding rock guitar. My X-STROYER is different from my other guitars. It sustains like crazy and kind of plays itself. It feels like its a system that overrides the player (sound wise) and just does its thing.
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