text: | Idaho StatutesTITLE 63 REVENUE AND TAXATION CHAPTER 36 SALES TAX 63-3622D. Production exemption. There are exempted from the taxes imposed by this chapter: (a) The sale at retail, storage, use or other consumption in this state of: (1) Tangible personal property which will enter into and become an ingredient or component part of tangible personal property manufactured, processed, mined, produced or fabricated for sale. (2) Tangible personal property primarily and directly used or consumed in or during a manufacturing, processing, mining, farming, or fabricating operation, including, but not limited to, repair parts, lubricants, hydraulic oil, and coolants, which become a component part of such tangible personal property; provided that the use or consumption of such tangible personal property is necessary or essential to the performance of such operation. (3) Chemicals, catalysts, and other materials which are used for the purpose of producing or inducing a chemical or physical change in the product or for removing impurities from the product or otherwise placing the product in a more marketable condition as part of an operation described in subsection (a)(2) of this section, and chemicals and equipment used in clean-in-place systems in the food processing and food manufacturing industries. (4) Safety equipment and supplies required to meet a safety standard of a state or federal agency when such safety equipment and supplies are used as part of an operation described in subsection (a)(2) of this section. (5) Plants to be used as part of a farming operation. (b) Other than as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the exemptions allowed in subsections (a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(3) and (a)(4) of this section are available only to a business or separately operated segment of a business which is primarily devoted to producing tangible personal property which that business will sell and which is intended for ultimate sale at retail within or without this state. A contractor providing services to a business entitled to an exemption under this section is not exempt as to any property owned, leased, rented or used by it unless, as a result of the terms of the contract, the use of the property is exempt under section 63-3615(b), Idaho Code. (c) The exemptions allowed in subsections (a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(3) and (a)(4) of this section shall also be available to a business, or separately operated segment of a business, engaged in farming or mining, whether as a subcontractor, contractor, contractee or subcontractee, when such business or segment of a business is primarily devoted to producing tangible personal property which is intended for ultimate sale at retail within or without this state, without regard to the ownership of the product being produced. (d) The exemptions allowed in subsections (a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(3) and (a)(4) of this section shall also be available to a business, or separately operated segment of a business, engaged in the business of processing materials, substances or commodities for use as fuel for the production of energy, whether as a subcontractor, contractor, contractee or subcontractee, without regard to the ownership of the materials, substances or commodities being processed and irrespective of whether the materials, substances or commodities being processed are intended for ultimate sale at retail within or without this state. (e) As used in this section, the term "directly used or consumed in or during" a farming operation means the performance of a function reasonably necessary to the operation of the total farming business, including, the planting, growing, harvesting and initial storage of crops and other agricultural products and movement of crops and produce from the place of harvest to the place of initial storage. It includes disinfectants used in the dairy industry to clean cow udders or to clean pipes, vats or other milking equipment. (f) The exemptions allowed in this section do not include machinery, equipment, materials and supplies used in a manner that is incidental to the manufacturing, processing, mining, farming or fabricating operations such as maintenance and janitorial equipment and supplies. (g) Without regard to the use of such property, this section does not exempt: (1) Hand tools with a unit purchase price not in excess of one hundred dollars ($100). A hand tool is an instrument used or worked by hand. (2) Tangible personal property used in any activities other than the actual manufacturing, processing, mining, farming or fabricating operations such as office equipment and supplies, and equipment and supplies used in selling or distributing activities. (3) Property used in transportation activities. (4) Machinery, equipment, tools or other property used to make repairs. This subsection does not include repair parts that become a component part of tangible property exempt from tax under this section or lubricants, hydraulic oil, or coolants used in the operation of tangible personal property exempt under this section. (5) Machinery, equipment, tools or other property used to manufacture, fabricate, assemble or install tangible personal property which is: (i) Not held for resale in the regular course of business; and (ii) Owned by the manufacturer, processor, miner, farmer or fabricator; provided, however, this subsection does not prevent exemption of machinery, equipment, tools or other property exempted from tax under subsection (a)(2) or (a)(3) of this section. (6) Any improvement to real property or fixture thereto or any tangible personal property which becomes or is intended to become a component of any real property or any improvement or fixture thereto. (7) Motor vehicles and aircraft. (8) Tangible personal property used or consumed in processing, producing or fabricating tangible personal property exempted from tax under this chapter in sections 63-3622F and 63-3622I, Idaho Code. (9) Tangible personal property described in section 63-3622HH, Idaho Code. (h) Any tangible personal property exempt under this section which ceases to qualify for this exemption, and does not qualify for any other exemption or exclusion of the taxes imposed by this chapter, shall be subject to use tax based upon its value at the time it ceases to qualify for exemption. Any tangible personal property taxed under this chapter which later qualifies for this exemption shall not entitle the owner of it to any claim for refund. History: [63-3622D, added 1984, ch. 239, sec. 5, p. 577; am. 1987, ch. 326, sec. 2, p. 682; am. 1989, ch. 257, sec. 2, p. 632; am. 1990, ch. 122, sec. 1, p. 292; am. 1990, ch. 431, sec. 2, p. 1195; am. 1990, ch. 437, sec. 1, p. 1205; am. 1991, ch. 321, sec. 3, p. 834; am. 1993, ch. 319, sec. 2, p. 1175; am. 1996, ch. 46, sec. 9, p. 129; am. 1999, ch. 42, sec. 6, p. 90; am. 2005, ch. 242, sec. 3, p. 754; am. 2006, ch. 315, sec. 1, p. 980; am. 2008, ch. 233, sec. 1, p. 710.] The Idaho Code is the property of the state of Idaho and is made available on the Internet as a public service. Any person who reproduces or distributes the Idaho Code for commercial purposes is in violation of the provisions of Idaho law and shall be deemed to be an infringer of the state of Idaho's copyright. | ||


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The American Library Association (ALA) announced the top books for children and young adults today. Click here for a complete list of all winners.
Newbery Award: Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool
Caldecott Award: A Sick Day for Amos McGee illustrated by Erin E. Stead, written by Philip C. Stead
Printz Award: Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi
Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award: One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia
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GT Labs News
- Posted by Johanna on October 15, 2006 at 11:51 am
- Category: Graphic Novel News
While at SPX, I had the chance to talk for a bit with the talented Jim Ottaviani. He didn't have a new book this year (his most recent is Bone Sharps, Cowboys, and Thunder Lizards), but he had small posters promoting the next one, Levitation (with a gorgeous cover by Michael Kaluta).
It's going to be a novella, about 50 pages of story plus the usual background material and endnotes. It explores stage magic, that blend of psychics and psychology, and will be illustrated by Janine Johnston, who did some of the art for Jim's earlier book Fallout.
This is only one of four books he's working on for next year. The second is part of a series with Levitation dealing with the science of the unscientific. It's going to tackle love, revolving around a series of experiments Harry Harlow did about the need for affection. Both are planned to be out in April.
The other two he's writing will be published by noted young publisher First Second. One is about Feynman, and the other deals with the three primate researchers who worked with Louis Leakey: Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas (part of whose story was previously included in Dignifying Science).
I also found out the secret origin of the GT Labs name. It turns out that General Tektronics was where, according to an early volume of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe, a certain spider bit a certain teenager.
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- Rob Staeger Says:
October 15, 2006 at 10:25 PMI really enjoyed Bone Sharps and I love stage magic, so I'm definitely signing on for Levitation!
- Graeme McMillan Says:
October 16, 2006 at 12:05 AMMeeting Jim was one of my highlights of San Diego this year – He's a great guy to talk to, and I adored Bone Sharps. The somewhat nerdy origin of the GT Labs name just makes me love him more.
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October 19, 2006 at 8:50 PM[…] Earlier this week, I told you about Jim Ottaviani's upcoming Levitation. Now I have a picture of the promotional poster for you. Click on the small version to get a better view. […]


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Stocks to watch at close on Thursday
PUBLISHED: 27 Dec 2012 17:09:24 | UPDATED: 28 Dec 2012 02:55:27PRINT EDITION: 27 Dec 2012
Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at the close of trade on Thursday:
BILLABONG INTERNATIONAL (BBG): up 4¢ at 87¢
Troubled surfwear retailer Billabong has granted former board member Paul Naude and his financial backers due diligence access as they put together a takeover offer the company.
FORTESCUE METALS GROUP (FMG): up 18¢, or 4.1 per cent, at $4.53
MYER HOLDINGS (MYR): up 6¢ at $2.13
DAVID JONES (DJS): up 7¢ at $2.41
HARVEY NORMAN HOLDINGS (HVN): up 3¢ at $1.885
JB HI-FI (JBH): up 3¢ at $10.26
The Australian National Retailers Association (ANRA) has forecast national sales will top $1.8 billion over the holiday period, up by about 2.5 per cent on last year. National Australia Bank has also reported a 30 per cent jump in Boxing Day card transactions over last year.


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The fam's all together! With Angelina set to receive a prestigious humanitarian award at the 5th annual Governors Awards on Nov. 16, both her hubby and her oldest son came along to show their support.
It was a cute and touching scene at the Governors Awards on Nov. 16 when the usually unflappable Angelina Jolie took the stage to accept a humanitarian award. In a short-sleeve black Atelier Versace gown, the 38-year-old mother of six looked absolutely stunning, even as she was on the verge of crying tears of joy.
Angelina Jolie Honored At Governors Awards
Angelina looked extremely touched and honored to be receiving the huge award as she began her speech. "Mad, I'm not gonna cry. I promise, and I won't embarrass you," she joked to her 12-year-old son, who was looking more grown up than ever in a slick black tuxedo.
"You and your brothers and your sisters are my happiness. And there is never a greater honor in this world than being your mom," Angelina continued.
The actress then went on to talk about her well-documented, tireless work as a philanthropist:
I came into this business young and worried about my own experiences, my own pain. And it was only when I began to travel and look at life beyond my home that I understood my responsibility to others. And I've met survivors of war and famine, rape. I've learned what life is like for most people in this world. And how fortunate I was to have food to eat and a roof over my head, a safe place to live and the joy of having my family safe and healthy. And I have realized how sheltered I have been. And I was determined, never to be that way again.
It's safe to say Angelina accomplished that goal, and you could tell how much it meant for her to have that fact acknowledged at the Governors Awards.
Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt Show PDA At Governors Awards
The ceremony, which also featured appearances by Colin Farrell, Harrison Ford, Amy Adams, and many more, was also a chance for the Pitt-Jolie family to spend some much-needed time out together.
In fact, it was the first time Angelina and Brad were spotted together since the World War Z premiere in Tokyo on July 29 — three months ago!
They appeared to be making up for lost time, as Angelina and Brad — who looked great in Saint Laurent — shared an intimate kiss on the red carpet and were then seen being very affectionate during the actual event, according to Us Weekly.
– Andrew Gruttadaro
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M Louise - 04/03/2014
Fun and easy dance to a catchy song which the improvers class enjoyed. No tags or restarts too. Thumps up.
Valerie Curnock - 04/02/2014
Taught this to my improvers today and they all loved it. No tags etc - just a nice dance to a catchy track.
Stephen Rolls - 22/01/2014
Easy dance that fits lovely to the track, our class relax and enjoy this one
Margaret Ford - 13/01/2014
Nice to have a dance to a track that I've had in my collection for many years - and that many bands have continued to include in their sets. Easy dance that flows well and the class remembered it after only one teaching! Beware - many of the older 'country' bands (as opposed to 'line dance' artists start after only a short intro!
Valerie Plummer - 27/11/2013
A great dance. Easy to teach and no problems for the dancers. One to relax to which makes a pleasant change. Pleased to hear that bands are picking this one up.
Lois Lightfoot - 12/11/2013
Always liked this track so it�s nice to hear it again & the dance Diana has put together fits the track a treat. East enough for the Improvers & interesting enough for the Intermediates, with neither tag or restart its one my classes have really enjoyed being able to just dance.
Tina Fernandez - 09/11/2013
On my hit list for my improvers next week. Lovely little dance and nothing to hard or fast. I just cannot get the tune out of my head.
James Miller - 08/11/2013
a brilliant dance which should suit most dancers and music available freely, I think the music track is catchy and heard on the grapevine that some bands are playing the music.
Jacqueline Gibbin - 23/10/2013
Easy to learn suitable for my beg improver class- catchy music
Sue Bain - 22/10/2013
Needed a little dance without tags restarts etc and this one just fitted the bill. A catchy song, easy to learn and fun to dance. it went down well with my class and can see this being popular with the live bands. After learning many dances with complicated steps and timing issues this dance is just one to relax and enjoy!
Monica Varnell - 20/10/2013
Love the music Live bands play this one a lot Sweet dance ,enough for all levels to find something of interest well done Diana
E McIlvar - 17/10/2013
Been doing this little gem for a couple of weeks. Went down well with my class. No tags or restarts - who could ask for more? I couldn't help singing along .... Moonlight shining on the back of my hand, etc Hope your dance does well, Diana.
David Honer - 13/10/2013
Another catchy dance to an established number by many of the bands.It looks like Diana is on to another success with this format. Easy to learn and fun to dance. It had me humming the tune for a long time Should do really well.


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#141 Sat 13 Jun 09 1:59pm
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Re: Can you give me any top tips on getting started as a chef?
i do have to add. how ever good you can cook dont ever get to cocky. my wife use to work at a resturant where i live here in germany. the owner/cook and his wife run the place. he as won 2 europen cooking awards in the past. well he was talking to me one day about cooking and to make a long story short when i had orderd what i wanted it was a he got pissed becuse its a "simple low class dish that his waiter could make" well when i got it i sent it back. he used sugar insted of salt. it seems that he forgot a few things any one can make a mastake, anyone has a bad day. and yes the simplest things are allways the easyest to mess up. but do to his aditude i havent been in the place sence 5 years. i sapose when i want the dish done rite ill just go to my lower class cooks that can get it done rite
#142 Mon 20 Jul 09 2:10am
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- From Brazil
- Member since Sat 25 Apr 09
Re: Can you give me any top tips on getting started as a chef?
thanks a lot for your tips! I'm only 14 but I really like to cook and I always watch your TV shows and read your books (I have only one because I didn't have the oportunity to buy others). I'm Brazilian and here we can't "work" at the restaurants when we have less than 16 years. But I'd really like to practice and learn more and more about cooking. I'm seriously thinking of going to Europe and getting into a gastronomic course, when I'll get older. I know that I still have to learn a lot, but I hope that one day I'll can be a chef. Is there anything that I can do to learn more but doing stages at restaurants?
ps: If there is any English mistakes, don't worry! I haven't finished the course yet.
#143 Thu 06 Aug 09 5:24pm
- Member Occupation Associate in Culinary Store
- From Concord, VA, USA
- Member since Thu 06 Aug 09
Re: Can you give me any top tips on getting started as a chef?
To Jamie - Thank you. Those are inspiring words.
I'm working hard, trying my best, and I've finally gotten a break. I recently got hired to work in a culinary store, where they host demonstrations and even stated that once I become familiarized with their method of cooking, I can host my own demonstrations. There currently is no culinary program that I can join at the moment, however, one will open up next year so I have to tough it out then. As of now, I'm absorbing all the information, stories, and tricks of the trade from the owners of the place. It really is my lucky break that they decided to hire me.
My other obstacle in this business is that I have to avoid several food items due to allergies, which also has me nervous of participating in a culinary school due to getting ill but that's a chance I'm willing to take. I want that degree and, by all means, I'm going to get it when I do. I want to succeed. I want to cook and nothing will stop me.
This is my first time here and I hope I can absorb the floating passion and determination presented by other cooking desperados as well. I look forward to speaking with you all and engaging in extreme conversation.
#144 Thu 08 Oct 09 1:29pm
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Re: Can you give me any top tips on getting started as a chef?
Hi jamie, loved the american series, was very original, honest and i think its the best thing youve done.. it gave a good insight into cooking in different areas of the states, some fantastic scenery an places and great people..my name is russell britton from stafford..i have been cooking for about 15 years.. i have had a book published " recipes to seduce"..kind of a lifestyle book for guys..its not making me rich an famous an its only selling about 5 a quarter..but i'm very happy with it..i had the idea to write a book for a few years..but i had two shoulder operations two years ago and so as not to waste my time whilst sitting around and recovering..i wrote my book...i had a knee op last week and i'm going in for spinal surgery tomorow..so i think its time for my second book (he he).. i'm going to be out of action for 3 months or so.. but when i'm better i will be back cooking again..i got made redundant from my Uk Sales Managers position last christmas.. so this year i have been earning a living cooking in various restaurants in stafford area..italian is my favourite.. i'm not trained as a chef at all..but i took my book and my enthusiasm along for interviews and manage to get jobs cooking..so anybody can do it really.. all the best russ x
#145 Thu 08 Oct 09 1:33pm
- Forum super champ Occupation Growing things
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Re: Can you give me any top tips on getting started as a chef?
Hi Russ,
Best of luck with your surgery and your upcoming book.
#146 Mon 19 Oct 09 7:25am
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Re: Can you give me any top tips on getting started as a chef?
hi jamie
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#147 Tue 08 Dec 09 9:41pm
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Re: Can you give me any top tips on getting started as a chef?
Dear Jamie,
my name is Cyrille Leclerc and I work for a Language School in Bournemouth, when are you going to open a Jamie's restaurant here?
In fact, I was wondering if you were interested in creating a Language School Section welcoming International students to work in your new restaurants opening in 2010.
We do train students for specialised English such as business, medecine, accounting...why not cooking? Ma perche? I know you mention French culinary language but following your programme Jamie's at home on TV, I wondered wether you'd be interested in talking about this project, especially if you open many restaurants in UK
I look forward to hearing from you,
Yours Sincerely,
Cyrille Leclerc.
#148 Mon 15 Feb 10 3:25pm
- Member Occupation Full time mother/wanna be chef
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- Member since Mon 15 Feb 10
Re: Can you give me any top tips on getting started as a chef?
Hi I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice.
I have always wanted to be a chef, it was always my dream.
My problem is my husband is in the RAF and we have a young baby, I can't find any colleges close to me who run a course sutible for me, I did find a college who can offer a National Diploma In Catering And Hospitality but when I called the education Authority to get help with childcare they told me they would only pay if i get a foundation course or above and they wouldn't fund a National Diploma only a Higher National Diploma.
We live in the middle of no-where with only one pub who sells food nearby and I don't drive
Myself and my Husband cannot afford the childcare costs so I can't pay for the baby to go into childcare without the Goverments help.
If I get a job over 16 hours the Goverment will pay for childcare but I know that I won't be able to get a job as a chef without any qulifications.
I have tried EVERYTHING I can to get me to my dream of being a Chef, I even applied to the RAF as a chef but was denied as I have asthma, it seems I keep hitting brick walls and I refuse to give up on my dream.
What other options do I have?
#149 Mon 15 Feb 10 9:17pm
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Re: Can you give me any top tips on getting started as a chef?
I whacked this into google:
"cooking training by distance education". 607,000 hits.
I'm ex RAAF, so I find it hard to believe there is no form of assistance available on base.
If you need to work a minimum of 16 hours to qualify for childcare, why not get any old part time job so as to get the childcare and juggle your time?
A good old fashioned babysitter?
Talk to one of the Padres?
Wives association?
Flexible study?
#150 Thu 11 Mar 10 4:12pm
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Re: Can you give me any top tips on getting started as a chef?
Hi everyone,
I joined the site today and this is my second post so ya, lol.
I've been a fan of jamie for a while , i like his charasmatic cooking style and his way of teaching that is very inspiring.I'm 20 years old and planning to attend a Culinary Managment cource at my local college in Ontario ,Canada. Growing up , I like cartoons , but I liked watching cooking shows even more.I find cooking to be an awsome thing , it's the freedom to create and experiment.I'm not sure where it will lead me but it's something I know that is worth pursuing.Anyway thanks to Jamie for being an inspirtation eh.


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The Save A Life truck was on campus to educate students about drinking and driving, especially during football games. The initiative was created because recent statistics show 83% of Texans drink heavily during games and during the season there has been a 13% increase in alcohol related arrests. TxDOT Traffic Safety representative Ruby Martinez says, "A lot of people drinking and driving while they are out watching sports. Endangering their lives and the lives of others, our message is very clear. If you're going to be drinking and driving we want you to chose a designated driver in order to save your life and the lives of other people."
More than 16,000 people nationwide were killed in alcohol related crashes last year and nearly 2,000 of them happened here in Texas.


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Add troll faces to your photos with Trollolol
Add all kinds of troll faces to photos easily with this free Android app.
Troll + LOL = Trollolol. Dordev's free Android app detects faces and covers them with troll faces and other "rage faces," simple cartoons with exaggerated emotional expressions. As Internet memes, troll faces transcend their deliberately sketchy lameness by exposing the truth behind the image (ironically, by masking it). But troll faces are serious fun, too. Trollolol (like "tra-la-la") simply applies popular troll and rage-comic faces to your photos directly from your Android smartphone. No more uploading, desktop utilities, and other nuisances; a few quick thumb swipes and the picture that's worth a thousand words is ready to send.
Trollolol is totally easy to use, with simple controls and basic settings. We started with images from our gallery. Trollolol automatically detected and applied troll faces. A scrolling preview panel shows the most common rage-comic faces, starting with the original classic troll face with the lopsided grin (you can add many more faces, too). To apply troll faces directly, simply tap the menu and then drag the faces into place, or tap the X to delete them. Sliders let us rotate and resize our troll faces to fit. Of course, we could add troll faces to any photo or image, not just portrait or group shots, and not just to pictures of people. But the automatic face detection feature makes applying troll faces supereasy to do with one hand, on the go. Trollolol makes sharing your creations just as easy: press the share button and choose Save in Gallery, Email, or any of your device's available apps, such as Facebook, chat apps, and other social media.
We had a good time applying troll faces to friends and relations, but the biggest surprise came when we snapped a wall photo of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and let Trollolol's automatic face detection work its magic. It immediately covered FDR's face with the "Yao Ming Face," which is also known by other names. But we never noticed before how much it looks like another president, Ronald Reagan. Weird, but that's sort of the point. Trollolol just makes it easy.


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(KMOV.com) -- A multi-vehicle accident on westbound Interstate 44 at Interstate 270 caused a major back up Wednesday morning while crews cleared the wreckage.
Authorities said the accident happened around 6 a.m. on Wednesday. Video from Sky Zoom 4 showed a semi-truck and two cars were involved in the accident. An ambulance were called to the scene, but the extent of any injuries is unknown.
Traffic on westbound I-44 was restricted to one lane and the exit ramp from southbound I-270 to I-44 was partially closed. The lanes remained close for over two hours while crews cleared the scene.
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Could Skeletal Remains Found Near Victorville Be A Missing Family?
Investigators are reportedly probing the possibility that human skeletal remains found earlier this week belong to an OC family that went missing nearly 4 years ago.
Probe Continues Into Death Of Man Whose Remains Were Found Near Creek Bed
Authorities Saturday sought information from the public regarding the disappearance and death of a 19-year-old man whose remains were found near a creek bed.
Sheriff, Coroner Resume Digging In Glendora Yard In 1978 Cold Case Disappearance
Los Angeles County Sheriff's detectives and the Coroner resumed digging in the backyard of a Glendora home Thursday in connection to a 35-year-old cold case disappearance.
No Leads As Friends And Family Hold Vigil For Missing CSU Fullerton Student
Police continue to search for leads as friends and family held a vigil Monday for a Cal State Fullerton student who has been missing for 11 days.
Cal State Fullerton Student, 36, Remains Missing
Cal State Fullerton student Maribel Ramos remains missing.
Rockefeller Impostor On Trial For 1985 Murder Of San Marino Man
A prosecutor told jurors Monday he will prove a cold-case murder allegation against a German immigrant who spent years moving through U.S. society under a series of aliases, most notoriously posing as a member of the Rockefeller family.
Missing Rio Hondo College Student, 19, Found Safe
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Verdugo recalled that another member of the strike force took Augustus aside to tell him to be careful because Breeden is gay. Augustus then allegedly summoned Verdugo, who recalled Augustus telling him, "I just put my fucking foot in my mouth back there. Why didn't you tell me?"
Breeden told investigators that when he came to the strike force, he heard from both Verdugo and David Rosen, a North Miami officer on the strike force who is also gay, that Augustus was "hostile." Both Verdugo and Breeden testified that Augustus teased Rosen, calling him "sweetness." Asked by investigators if this was true, Rosen said, "maybe, probably."
Shortly after Augustus learned of Breeden's sexual orientation, Breeden received word that in a meeting where he wasn't present, Augustus joked that Verdugo would seduce Breeden. Breeden told investigators that he warned Augustus about making an issue out of sexual orientation, and in particular to be careful in his dealings with Verdugo.
But as Breeden tells it, these admonitions only made matters worse. In January 2007, while off duty, Breeden got a call from Augustus. The sergeant was fuming over Verdugo's refusal to use a vehicle wired for undercover work in an operation in which he was to pick up drug money. To Augustus, it was an instance of Verdugo compromising his own safety simply to save himself some inconvenience. Then Augustus accused Breeden of protecting Verdugo, Breeden said.
Augustus told investigators that Verdugo had become lazy since Breeden's arrival. "He can be a very good worker," he said, "when he comes to work."
Augustus came to see the young detective as manipulative. "Michael Verdugo takes advantage of people's friendships," he told investigators.
Breeden sought to broker peace between the two. He called Augustus a "bull in a china shop" and said Verdugo could be "a little bit arrogant, a little bit cocky." But both were great at their jobs, he said. "I tried — maybe to a fault — to maneuver and keep them separated so that both of them could stay there and be comfortable."
It couldn't be done. When Augustus wrote up Verdugo in February for being absent without leave, Verdugo filed a discrimination complaint with the department's Internal Affairs Division.
Augustus stayed in his role as a deputy commander while Verdugo was taken off undercover duty to work in a less glamorous role, conducting surveillance of small-time drug trafficking.
Judging by their remarks, both cops seem to have become jaded. Augustus accused internal affairs investigators of casting him as the fall guy. Verdugo's next supervisor, Sergeant Robert Wolfkill, complained of Verdugo's failure to cultivate informants and said Verdugo alienated his co-workers. When Wolfkill demoted Verdugo to police patrol, Verdugo said it was retaliation for his complaint against Augustus.
In July, internal affairs ruled that Verdugo's complaint was not sustained. The only disciplinary action was a reminder that "Sergeant Augustus needs to be more sensitive and professional to his colleagues and subordinates." The city's human resources department did its own appraisal of the internal affairs investigation and came to the same conclusion.
Now, however, the American Civil Liberties Union has taken Verdugo's case to the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which is considering filing a discrimination complaint against the Hollywood Police Department.
Since his complaint against Augustus, Verdugo has become active with a small company he co-founded, Elite Home Staging, which decorates unoccupied homes to boost their sales. He declined to answer questions about his Hollywood police career, but he released a statement through his attorney:
"I love my job, and I think there is a place for me here at the Hollywood Police Department. I think it's important for me to stand up to anti-gay discrimination so that other gay and lesbian officers know that they can come out at work without fear of reprisal. I'm hoping the system works for me so that no one has to go through this again."


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Jake Gellar-Goad commented on the blog post A personal appeal – are you against NC's Amendment One? We need your support for the home stretch!
Random side note, but the ad I just got on PHB said this:
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Their ultimate dream is to create a new America based on sexual promiscuity in which the values you and I cherish are long forgotten.
I hate to admit it, but if they pass the deceptively named "Student Non-Discrimination Act," (H.R. 998 & S. 555) that's exactly what they'll do.
Better named the "Homosexual Classrooms Act," it's dangerously close to becoming the law of the land."
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slomo007 wrote:If you are considering starting Contreras against a red hot Texas offense in the ballpark in Arlington.....I would call you a wacko.
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slomo007 wrote:Actually, there is a small pact of sports reporters in the DFW area who refuse to refer to it as Ameriquest Field, so I am doing the same...until I can remember that damn name anyway.
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I am in the process of getting my little shop set up for a mill I picked up. Currently the motors are wired for 460v 3-phase but they can be re-wired for 208-230. Here is one of the motor tags:
To make a long story short, the easiest and quickest way to get 3-phase out in my shop was to put in a 4-wire, 100amp service at 208v. Now, I know the motor tag references the 208 in the "lo volts" column but what I am wondering, is there any reason I would want to bring in a transformer and convert the 208v input to 230v or 460v? Would the motor be more efficient, have more torque, or just plain run smoother?
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« on: April 19, 2012, 04:07:52 PM »Both the 1DX and the 5D mk3 seem to be limated in resolution by processing speed being able to achieve the required FPS rather than Canon's ability to make a higher MP sensor.
btw processing speed is SLOWER in the 5D3, compared to the Nikon D800: 6 * 22 vs 4 * 36
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Good friends from the dog park recently purchased their first house and are going for a "South Beach Chic" look. In the hotels, this means that furnishings, window treatments, and accessories must not steal the show and the main focus is the ocean outdoors. Let's see how this translates into the average home.
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1. Your South Beach home will need white curtains. This is non-negotiable. Fortunately, you've got IKEA on your side. These are cheaply priced, of decent quality, and long enough (118") for you to mount these babies to the ceiling (which is highly suggested). You will need rod-pocket curtains because tab-top curtains make me want to vomit.
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These are on the sheer side and filter light well. Buy 2 packs because you will want to scrunch up a few together because they are not that wide.
If you need something sturdier, try the MERETE curtain. It's a bleached cotton duck, washes incredibly well, and the grommets allow the curtains to slide well on the rod. This is best used for the sliding glass doors on your patio where they will be pulled back and forth a lot.
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2. Your South Beach home will need modern, understated furniture.
Normally I do not advocate leather because sitting on it is akin to free (and unsolicited) exfoliation. An exception is made in this case of couch versus dog. If you own one of these, you're not going anywhere near white cotton upholstery!
3. Your South Beach home will need some personality. Let's face it, nobody lives in a hotel. Here are some accent pieces that will humanize your space and add a nature element that will soften the coldness of all this white.
As you can see here, I went on a Zgallerie shopping spree, but most of these items can be done on the cheap with good hunting at HomeGoods or Marshalls. The overall emphasis is to play on the blues of the ocean and bring in some warm nature elements like hard wood and capiz shells to neutralize the cold, modern furniture.


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(25) Pittsburgh 56
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- Back in late summer, when football was in full swing and Syracuse's C.J. Fair was getting set for his senior season in basketball, he figured the Orange would field a pretty decent team despite the loss of three stars.
"I knew we'd have a good team at the end of the year, but in the summertime I didn't think we'd be the No. 1 team in the country," Fair said.That's exactly what the unbeaten Orange are -- the unanimous No. 1 for the second straight week. Syracuse is on a school-record-tying 23-game winning streak atop the Atlantic Coast Conference at 10-0, but that perch seems a bit precarious with a daunting schedule looming.Next up is a game at No. 25 Pittsburgh (20-4, 8-3) inside the rowdy Petersen Events Center on Wednesday night.The venue and a thin roster make it likely the biggest challenge so far for Syracuse, which barely held off the Panthers 59-54 at home in mid-January before a Carrier Dome crowd of more than 30,000.Syracuse remained one of two unbeatens in Division I with a 57-44 victory over Clemson at home on Sunday night.But Orange coach Jim Boeheim had to make some adjustments after backup center Baye Moussa Keita suffered a right knee injury late in the first half and starting center Rakeem Christmas picked up his fourth foul early in the second.That led to an unusual lineup with 6-foot-8 Jerami Grant at center. He did OK and the Orange pulled away in the closing minutes of what had been a tight, slow-paced game, something the Orange have dealt with almost the entire season."Every game we have in this league is difficult," Boeheim said. "We've been in tough games. We know it will be tough. We like to run, but people are going to do what they've been doing. We can't force tempo if someone wants to do this (slow the pace)."The status of the 6-10 Keita for the Pitt game is unknown. It won't matter. Pitt will do what it always does no matter who's in the game for Syracuse."You gotta get fouls on them," said Pitt coach Jamie Dixon, who has had great success against the Orange, stopping double-digit Syracuse winning streaks twice in the past four years."I don't think it'll change a lot of what we do. Unless we get foul trouble on their starting center, it won't really change too many things."The Panthers are coming off a double-overtime victory over Virginia Tech at home, where they've suddenly become somewhat vulnerable.They lost consecutive games to Duke and Virginia before the win over the Hokies, and that was a struggle against the ACC's cellar-dweller, which is 1-10 in the league."You don't want to lose to teams you're supposed to beat," Lamar Patterson said. "This team just figured out a way to grind it out and that shows big growth. That will be helpful down the line once it is tournament time."Pitt has some lineup concerns, too: Talib Zanna has a sore ankle and Patterson a sore thumb."You don't play great every game, but we played well at the end," Dixon said. "I thought we showed a lot of character, and that's most important."The Orange's late-game character was on display in the first meeting between the teams. Freshman point guard Tyler Ennis scored twice on driving layups and made two free throws in the final two minutes to rescue Syracuse."I am real confident," Patterson said. "We want another shot at them because we let one go there. It is going to be a fun game."SPONSORED HEADLINES
Gameday Matchup
Avg Points | 68.2 | 72.5 |
Avg Points Allowed | 59.5 | 62.4 |
Home Record | 16-2 | 13-5 |
Road Record | 8-2 | 7-2 |
Current Streak | L1 | L1 |
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Conference | ACC | ACC |
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F C. Fair 16.7 | F T. Zanna 12.9 |
F R. Christmas 5.9 | G L. Patterson 17.6 |
F J. Grant 12.2 | F M. Young 5.9 |
G T. Ennis 12.7 | G J. Robinson 8.0 |
G T. Cooney 12.2 | G C. Wright 10.6 |
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Tramping track
Time: 1 hr 30 min
The track begins at Kohi Saddle in regenerating bush but reaches thick bush as the track ascends a spur to the crest of the Matemateāonga Range.
Time: 5 hr
The track continues along the top of the Matemateāonga Range, initially through dense bush on the south western side of the range and then crossing to the northern flank. On a clear day there are occasional glimpses of the volcanoes of Tongariro National Park.
About 3.5 hours from Omaru Hut, a signposted track branches off the main track to the summit of Mt Humphries (732 m). It is known by Maori as Whakaihuwaka – "made like the prow of a canoe". The name refers to the skyline shape of Mt Humphries and the Matemateāonga Range. This side trip of 1.5 hours return offers a sweeping view of three national parks – Whanganui, Egmont and Tongariro.
Back on the main track, Humphries' Clearing is a further 30 minute walk. Just past the clearing is the junction with the Puteore Route which leads south into the Waitotara Conservation Area. This route is not maintained so not recommended. Pouri Hut is one hour further along the main track.
Time: 3 hr 15 min
The track continues to be an easy walk. It stays on the gentle crest of the range.
Time: 3 hr 30 min
The track continues on a gentle gradient with intermittent views to the north.
Time: 1 hr
From the hut, follow the track as it drops abruptly off the Matemateāonga Range and steeply winds down through bush to the banks of the Whanganui River. Just beyond the hut there is a sweeping view over the Whanganui River with the Tongariro peaks lying on the eastern horizon. A large sign marks the rendezvous point with the jet boat and the beginning of the river journey to Pipiriki.
An emergency phone is available at the Bridge to Nowhere Lodge.
It is a relatively easy five hour walk from Kohi Saddle road end to the top of Mt Humphries (732 m). Although not very tall, this peak rises well above the surrounding hill country. Spectacular views of Mt Taranaki/Egmont in the west, the Central Plateau volcanoes in the east and the flat topped Mt Hikurangi to the north make this walk worthwhile for all members of the family. On your return, stay overnight at Omaru Hut before a leisurely walk back to the road the next day. This walk is an excellent opportunity to introduce the younger members of your family to tramping.
Take a jet boat trip from Pipiriki up the Whanganui River to Mangapurua Landing and walk into the historic Bridge to Nowhere. Afterwards jet boat down river to the end of the Matemateāonga Track, walk up the ridge 1.5 hours to Puketotara Hut, to spend the night in podocarp splendor, with expansive views of the Whanganui River, the bush clad hills of Whanganui National Park and the volcanoes of the Central Plateau. The following day return to the river before jet boating back to Pipiriki.
Time: 3 hr return
An easy walk on a benched track close to Stratford but with a backcountry feel. This pleasant walk through podocarp forest includes spectacular tree ferns and provides an excellent opportunity for botanising. The native clematis starts to flower from October onwards, followed closely by the rata and the rewarewa (New Zealand honeysuckle). The track gently sidles across the hillside with astounding views of surrounding forest even in wet weather. Omaru Hut provides a pleasant lunch stop before returning to the road end.
Time: 8 hr
This is a full day's walk for the more experienced tramper through podocarp forest and regenerating manuka. This tramp provides views over the Mt Taranaki/Egmont ring plain. A topographical map is required for this route which is lightly marked with standard orange triangles.
The track is reached from SH 43 at Strathmore, east of Stratford, where the signpost indicates the road to Upper Mangaehu Road. The track entrance at Kohi Saddle is 20 minutes away. There are kilometre posts along the track from Kohi Saddle to Puketotara Hut. They do not continue down to the Whanganui River.
Transport by jet boat must be arranged with a transport operator, to either pick up or drop off your party at the river end of the track.
The walk follows the original Whakaihuwaka Road built in 1911 to create a more direct link between Stratford and Raetihi and the Main Trunk Railway. A pilot track was first cut along the range. This track was to be widened to a more substantial road, but with the outbreak of World War I, the work was abandoned. The original Whakaihuwaka Road was hewn from papa and remains reasonably intact..
High numbers of goats, low to medium numbers of fallow deer, red deer and pigs are present. Special restrictions apply and a permit is required.
This is a serviced eight-bunk hut in the Whanganui area.
This is a serviced 12-bunk hut in the Whanganui area.
This is a serviced 10 bunk hut in the Whanganui area.
The four huts on the Matemateāonga Track require three hut tickets a night. There are slots for the deposit of tickets in the store cupboard door which is located opposite the main entrance to each hut. Annual hut passes can also be used.
Trampers should carry a gas cooker. There are wood burning stoves at the huts which are designed for heating but not cooking. All wood must be flown to the huts and so is expensive to provide. Water at these huts is from the roof and users may for their own protection, wish to boil or treat it.
Whanganui National Park is located in the south-west of New Zealand's North Island.
The Matemateāonga Track along with the Mangapurua Track is one of the two major tramping opportunities available in Whanganui National Park. Using an old Māori trail and settlers' dray road, you are able to go deep into the wilderness of the park.
The track traverses an expanse of thick bush clad hill country between Taranaki and the Whanganui River. The 42 km track is usually tramped in three to four days.
Warning: The connecting routes are for experienced trampers only. They are only lightly marked and the path may be obscured by vegetation.
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Located on Grootwater Farm, !Khwa ttu Restaurant entices with lighty, hearty and creative dishes picked fresh from the garden and baked fresh from the oven. Housed in a 40 seater restored original farmhouse, perched on the hills, diners enjoy dining with a view and cooling tea garden complimented by famous vineyard wines. The menu focuses on fresh products, homemade breads and decadent cakes. Weekends beacon 3-course meals and imaginative deserts. Enjoy culinary creations from resident Swiss chef and a menu filled with hearty creativity at !Khwa ttu Restaurant in Darling.
Enjoy delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners in intimate surrounds or alfresco in the private courtyard. This home away from home lingers with the aroma of freshly baked bread and old world charm. Enjoy freshly baked scones and cakes baked daily at 137 High Street in Grahamstown.
Exuding a designer ambiance and electric collection of works from young designers and photographers, 27th Café is a trendy hotspot on South Street. The menu proffers light meals in a relaxed setting, with great cappucinos and delicious Turkish Strawberry smoothies. Try the gorgonzola and pear croissant or dig into the chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and olive version, for heartier appetites try the three mini burgers in ham, cheese and a plain burger. The low prices make this place very attractive, considering the trendy ambiance and additional gallery.
Casual and laidback, 34 Degrees South has latitude. Start with a platter of freshly shucked wild coastal oysters still tasting of salt and sea. Tuck into calamari and mussels done in many ways – in vinaigrette, masala, with peri-peri or with wine and garlic. The herring comes six ways, the fish pates four and the mezze too many ways to mention. Traditional Greek, Spanish and Portuguese themes run through an eclectic menu that highlights Mediterranean flavours – with chicken, ostrich and vegetarian options for diners averse to seafood. With tastebuds still tingling from oysters and bubbly, the mains are sure to tantalise. Signature dishes tempt with fresh line fish brought in through the Knysna Heads, east-coast sole, linefish espetada, Portuguese sardines, jambalaya and seafood paella.
The atmosphere exudes peacefulness flanked by dramatic cliffs and trickling streams. Savour a memorable 4-course dinner or hearty breakfasts to kick start the day. Lunches revitalise with light and fulfilling selections. This family owned restaurant prides itself on personalised service and is renowned as one of the fine dining experiences in Waterval. Enjoy a meal in intimate surrounds or alfresco in the tea garden. If a languid lunch calls for some sporting time, then bask in the sports pub filling up on pub grub. 5 Owls Restaurant welcomes families and invites relaxation in beautiful surrounds at BergWater Lodge, Waterval.
This simple little coffee shop lures the palate with the delicious aroma of freshly baked delight and hearty country cooking. Set in a beautiful location, Aladdin's de Light entices shopping and eating in one swoop with offerings of arts and crafts and delicious meals. Browse the local stores before settling down for a relaxing meal at Aladdin's de Light in Midlands Meander.
This relaxed restaurant serves well cooked food in well cooked portions at well matched prices. Here you are likely to meet the locals and to be welcomed into the community with a cold one and a smile. The menu is varied and caters for all tastes. Unpretentious but hearty food flies out the kitchen and a well stocked cellar complements the experience.
This culinary journey onboard Allen Gardiner Harbour Cruise Restaurant offers a different and exciting fine dining experience. Sailing all year round and within the scenic and tranquil waters of Durban Harbour, diners experience a spacious and elegant dining saloon, flanked by scenic ocean vistas and marine wildlife. Serving freshly prepared fine foods for breakfast, lunch, dinner and champagne sunset; the menu extends varied choices and dining styles. Choose from the American-style brunch – This 2 1/5 hour 3-course American style brunch cruise welcomes aboard with a glass of fresh orange juice, and 3-course brunch complete with a full English breakfast, hash brown potatoes, hot muffins, apple pie and cream. The a la carte lunch and candlelit dinner cruises from 12noon to 3.00pm. The Dinner cruise is from 7pm to 10pm. The fork lunch and dinner is a three hour cruise, during which a two course meal is served, with choices from the a la carte menu suitable for eating with just a fork. Finally the champagne sunset welcomes aboard with a glass of champagne, and a fully-stocked bar. Throughout the course of the cruise the galley crew serve trays of hot and cold canapés. The Allen Gardiner Harbour Cruise Restaurant offers diners the chance to explore the scenic surrounds of Durban harbour while tantalising the taste buds with decadent fare.
Delicious oxtail, homemade pancakes and freshly baked goods are the order of the day. On Sundays they offer two-course meals with three veggies, two to three meat choices, roast potatoes and rice, and of course, gravy. Try the generous, filling 180 g burgers or the deliciously decadent berry whips. There is ample place for active kids to play and run. Parking is provided right outside our restaurant.
This family restaurant caters fun and fabulous cuisine with an ambiance second to none. Dine in tropical surrounds sampling delicious sliced biltong served with cheese, gherkins potato skins and dip for starters. For mains, entice the palate with Amazons Chicken Cordon - a 300gr chicken fillet filled with cheese and peppadews, wrapped in bacon and covered with a peppadew sauce. For red meat lovers bag yourself a Carpet Bagger - a 200g rump stuffed with cheese, smoked mussels and prawns topped with bacon and smoked mussel sauce. Conclude the Amazon experience with a desert waffle drenched in maple syrup and refreshing ice- cream. Transport the palate through tropical paradise at Amazons Restaurant in Middelburg.
Ambri Africa dominates carnivorous palates with hearty African delights in a comfortable and casual setting. Beguile the taste buds with eisbein, ribs, steaks, oxtails and even offal with a great kudu potjie that will satisfy the hungriest appetite. Hearty food filled with taste; choose from chicken and prawn curry or 500g sole. For something lighter, try the hamburgers, chicken and herb salad, smoked trout salad and lasagnes. Ambri Africa is a hidden rustic gem tucked away in Hoedspruit, a worthwhile visit for hearty carnivorous diners.
Take a helping of warm and cosy for ambience with a dollop of comfort food and one is sure to be having a traditional South African meal at Annie se Kombuis. Located on the west coast of the Western Cape, this Hermanus eatery is firm favourite with visitors all year round. Annie's is all about traditional South African food. With an outstanding range of venison fillets to the likes of Kudu, Eland, Oryx (Gemsbok), Springbok and Ostrich the menu has exotic appeal. The traditional fare is all the favourites prepared the old fashioned way: Bobotie, Smoorsnoek and Waterblommetjies and many other pies and offal dishes. The Oxtail remains a popular choice. For those that believe in pudding (and rightly so) there's sweet custard, Malva pudding and Cape Brandy Pudding – hard to resist! The wine list supports local wine producers of the Overberg region. With a great selection on offer, wine lovers will not be disappointed. Annie's also hosts popular music evenings as entertainment for visitors to the sea-side town and locals alike.
Not only does Antonio's make the best pizzas and pastas, they also serve a wide variety of seafood and meaty dishes. Situated right on the water's edge in a private marina, the atmosphere is cosy and laid-back. Enjoy the warm welcome, kick back and tuck into some comfort food while you take in the spectacular views across the Harbour.
Situated on the banks of the Kwelera tidal river, Areena is the ideal setting for languid lunches and tranquil surrounds. Dine alfresco beneath a majestic wild Fig Tree soaking up the surrounds and picturesque setting while sampling the buffet and a la carte menu. The sun deck secures unsurpassed views and fiery sunsets perfect for sundowners.
Arnold's is a cosy but vibey restaurant in Cape Town's City Bowl.Famous for their Early Bird Breakfast as well as lunch specials and game dishes like crocodile ribs, warthog ribs, oryx steaks and great salads. Enjoy happy hour while you take in the mountain views (from 4.30 pm for 2 hours every day) or treat yourself to the best cheese cake!Need to know? Open 7 days a week from 6.45am to late (8am Saturday & Sunday), outside dining till 10pm.
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Rubber Stamp Man is here, but where is Waffle Man?
Posted By Lynn Bartels On October 11, 2010 @ 3:24 pm In 2010 U.S. Senate Race,Colorado Politics,Elections | 8 Comments
Republican Ken Buck [1]'s political director has come up with a video of "Rubber Stamp Man's" effort to hobnob with Democrat Michael Bennet [2]. Sadly, the little character fails.
Political director Will Croswell [3] also stars in the spot — he's the guy at the blackboard charting the movements of Rubber Stamp Man, who apparently has been thwarted in his efforts fraternize with Sen. Bennet at campaign events.
Rubber Stamp Man is the brainchild of Buck campaign manager John Swartout [4], who says Bennet has rubber stamped Democratic policies in Washington.
One question, though. Every fan of "A Charlie Brown Christmas" will recognize the final song as a dejected Rubber Stamp Man walks away. How much did the Buck campaign pay for the rights to use "Christmas Time is Here?"
Swartout also is the guy behind "Waffle Man," the character who showed up Republican Wayne Allard [5] and Tom Strickland [6] were running for the U.S. Senate. Strickland was accused of waffling on a variety of issues, from the budget to spending his own money on the campaign to releasing his tax returns.
Swartout said Rubber Stamp Man's costume is made of foam, cloth and PVC.
"The cloth is fire resistant. You likely remember that the Strickland people tried to light Waffle Man on fire," he said.
Oh, yes, such good memories.
It might be a good thing for Buck's folks there is no Waffle Man this election cycle, considering Buck has taken heat in recent weeks for changing his position, more than once, on a variety of issues, from personhood to health-care reform to Afghanistan.
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To "confit" something, is to cure it in salt and then cook it slowly in fat. It makes the meat buttery enough to fall off the bone. Is there anything that sounds more glorious than that? It is common to see it done with duck legs and other muscular cuts of meat, but here I've done it with a slew of pheasant legs that I brought back from my Women's Adventure Getaway last December. They last quite a while once they've been preserved and cooked in this way and are delicious warm, or served room temperature on salads. You'll need a baking dish just large enough that your pheasant legs fit snugly. The first step in making a confit is to cure the meat, along with seasonings—like thyme and citrus zest. It is a chance to experiment with flavorings and spices which the meat will absorb as it cures.
The second stage is to completely submerge the legs in grape seed oil. This is the essential step in any confit—especially wild game—because cooking the bird in oil or fat helps to break down some of those tough tendons, making the meat much more tender.
Be sure to strain the oil, and save it for future use, like another confit for example.


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Chapel Street and College Street
Runs parallel from the New Haven Green along the older portions of the Yale University Campus
New Haven, CT
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Two streets that split their real estate equally between Yale University and local merchants.
Why It Works
The College/Chapel District is a few exceptional blocks of downtown vitality in a small city that needs a reminder that such a thing exists -- and can be so good. The area is across the street from Yale University, but until its turnaround, a world away. It includes some historic apartment and office buildings, along with the three theaters which have been important testing grounds for Broadway shows. The theaters and the neighborhood went into a tailspin along with the rest of downtown New Haven. With extensive renovation, careful retail leasing, and major sidewalk enhancements, the area has been transformed and now has an active street life.
The inherent qualities of these blocks -- their theaters, historic, multi-story buildings, and proximity to Yale -- made them ripe for renewal as a real mixed-use neighborhood. When Schiavone Realty and Development bought the buildings in the early 1980's they were almost entirely vacant, the city was a mess, and a shorter outlook or none at all couldve been expected. Schiavone saw the potential of renovated theaters to act as anchors for new restaurants and shops, and the flourishing of a downtown neighborhood, not simply a "theater district," and has stuck with making it happen; the developer's broad vision and long-term commitment have been crucial to the precipitaion of this great place.
Single ownership and management of most of the area has also been a big asset. The City, benefiting from such a strong private development plan, has been very supportive. This support meant help through the codes for historic buildings, and the contribution of local streetscape enhancements. Schiavone's ability to centrally manage and lease the area has allowed for a careful integration of old and new tenants and an over-all high quality. Tenants' fees pay for a full-time maintenance crew. Security guards were discussed, but activity on the street has made the area very safe.
The streetscape improvements, funded by the city and planned with the help of Project for Public Spaces, have been another important component of success. Widened sidewalks have made room for café tables, curb extensions favor pedestrians, and the whole suite of trees, baskets, and bricks gives the area a strong and welcoming identity. The College/Chapel area has broken the seal between privileged Yale and the city at its doorstep.
History & Background
Until the early 1960's, the College/Chapel area was the most successful part of New Haven, with offices and residents, restaurants and shops, and several theaters used as "try-outs" for Broadway-bound shows. Like so many American cities, New Haven suffered in the following decades. By the early 1980's, the buildings in the district were 95% vacant, including the historic Taft building and the Palace Theater. A single-room-occupancy hotel on one corner housed the remaining residents.
Believing that the area could be brought back to life, Schiavone Realty and Development embarked on an unusual endeavor by privately financing the purchase of buildings and taking on the full responsibility of rehabilitation, leasing, and public space management. Although it was hoped that the refurbished theaters would help revive the city's cultural life, the project was not conceived as a theater district, but as an active downtown neighborhood.
Development work, which largely entailed the renovation of old and historic structures, began in 1982 and continued through 1984. New Haven chipped in significant streetscape improvements in 1983, with planning guidance from Project for Public Spaces. These improvements involved widening the sidewalks by three feet on College and one foot the side streets, building five-foot curb extensions into Chapel and Crown, and replacing two of the four lanes of traffic on College Street with parallel parking. Brick pavers were installed in the crosswalks and along the perimeters of sidewalks, and trees, benches, bike racks, trash bins, special lighting, plantings, and public art were all introduced.
Schiavone retained ownership and management of all of the residential and commercial uses in the buildings. Breaking from convention, the developer worked to ensure that existing tenants, including a cigar store and a health food restaurant, stayed through the renovation. Schiavone has continued to favor locally-owned stores and resist chain stores, although a few like The Gap are now anchor tenants.
The College/Chapel District today is a heavily-frequented, mixed-use area that includes 400 residential units, 55 retailers and restaurants and 100 commercial tenants in upper level offices. The 25 restaurants within and around the Schiavone property make the area a big destination for dining out. Three cafes with outdoor seating cluster around the corner of College and Chapel, accompanied by three clothing stores, a jeweler, and a newsstand. In the late hours, activity shifts toward Crown Street and its six nightclubs. Three theaters magnetize the area, as was hoped. The Shubert and the Palace have been completely rehabilitated by Schiavone. At present, the owner manages the Palace and its schedule of entertainments; the Shubert is leased to the city and managed by the non-profit Shubert Performing Arts Center, and presents Broadway shows, opera, dance, musical concerts and family entertainment. The Loew's Poli is vacant and in derelict condition and likely to be demolished and replaced with a hotel; but the lights are on and theres much to be seen at the Yale Repertory Theater nearby.
Tenants' fees pay for a full-time maintenance crew, which has been important at keeping the area spruced up, not worn down. The city operates a parking garage which pre-dates the redevelopment. Police maintain a presence in the area, but there have been no problems with crime.
The costs and difficulties of renovating historic buildings and developing a cost-effective management and maintenance program have made profits a long time in coming; public financial assistance would have improved project economics from the beginning. Still, the project has been an absolute success: 95% of previously vacant retail space is rented for $25 per square foot, empty sidewalks have crowds, people ride bikes in the street, theater happens.


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@ PelesTears- I live on the big island and I cook a wild pig at least once every other month. Kalua pig cooked in the traditional Imu can't be beat, and you can only find it in places where you can kill a wild boar, find lava rocks, and find banana leaves.
We hunt boar all the time. Once we have the pig dressed, we rub it down with sea salt. We put the hot lava rocks in the Imu, put banana leaves on top, wrap the boar in chicken wire and put it on the banana leaves. The next step is to cover it with banana leaves, a burlap sack, and bury it. We let that pig roast all day, and then we dig it up and dig in. You won't find anything like it on the mainland.


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Chemically polishing or electropolishing silver / cyanide peroxide "bomb"
My name is Kimball and I'm a graduate student at the University of Arizona with a problem. How does one chemically or electrochemically polish silver surfaces with good precision?
I would appreciate any references that you could give me on this subject as well as the general subject of metal finishing. We deal primarily with precious metals, but the depth of our knowledge on surface preparation is shallow.
Thanks in advance for any help that you can give me.
Kimball W----
That's a tough one. A friend of mine who is a process engineer with a jewelry company asked the same question in Metal Finishing magazine, and we couldn't come up with great answers. However, one reader offered the following opinions:
"By far, the most effective chemical polish is the "peroxide-cyanide bomb", but due to the volatility of hydrogen peroxide you need to make additions, or a fresh solution continuously. Plus you have to deal with cyanide in the effluent, and possibly with cyanide released to the atmosphere." (When someone calls it a "bomb", I also worry about its stability -- I've seen it done under a lab hood but I couldn't see much)
Not as good in his opinion, but worth mentioning, were a fluoboric acid/boric acid mixture that is supposedly available in a proprietary formulation from Patclin Chemical Co., or cathodic treatment in a sulfuric acid/ferrous sulfate bath.
Good luck!
Ted Mooney, P.E. RET finishing.com Pine Beach, New Jersey |
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I was wondering if you could tell me how to go about setting up a project to clean a small-scale jewelry collection with the peroxide-cyanide bomb and what exactly is the mixture made up?
Any response would be greatly appreciated. Thank you,
Dear Sir:
I have been in the jewelry manufacturing business for 22 years. Bombing, as it sounds is a very serious operation and can be deadly in the hands of a novice. I suggest that you consider ion exchange to clean polished silver articles. I do know the process of bombing and it involves sodium cyanide in a one ounce per quart saturation (heated). You combine this with Hydrogen Peroxide (30%) and agitate. This process should only be done in a glove box because of the explosive nature of the process and the large quantities of hydrogen cyanide gas that is liberated. Hydrogen cyanide gas is the same gas that is used in the gas chamber for execution. Get the picture? There is a method that is much slower and uses the chemicals virtually cold but the result is variable. May I suggest that you invest in the "Santa Fe Symposium books" [link is to product info at Amazon] that a company named Rio Grande sells in Albuquerque, NM. There is also a company named Op-Amp tech books that sells this type of information.
The ion-exchange method that I suggest for polished silver is done by boiling water in a clean aluminum pot. Add a liberal amount of baking soda. Place you silver items in the pot so that they make contact with the aluminum. This sets up an electrical reaction whereby the oxides and sulfides that appear on your silver as tarnish go into the solution and off of your silver. This process works quite quickly, it is safe, there are no disposal problems, and can be done on a hot plate. Leave cyanide bombing to the foolish people.
There is another method of electropolishing gold and silver with a solution of (no free cyanide). This process uses a combination of Thiourea, Phosphoric acid and a stabilizer (sucrose, or karo syrup). In this process, an electric current is passed through the silver castings while submerged in solution. The anodes and cathodes in this process are made of titanium and can be quite expensive. The whole process must be agitated and it is a cold operation. The company that I did research for using this process was called Technics, in Irvine, CA. I don't know if they still exist or not. The man that I worked with on this project with that company was named Gwynne Edson. I don't know his current status either. Try using a search on the net for electropolish AND Thiourea and see what you get.
Tyler Teague
Kimball The electroless cleaning technique that Tyler suggests is a good one. You can also use household ammonia as the electrolyte. A problem is that these techniques micro-roughen the surface making them sensitive to recontamination. After cleaning the silver surfaces should by polished with a cleaning compound that contains an anti-tarnish agent.
. I am not sure I understand exactly what you are after, but I know if you immerse silver in buttermilk and put it where it can set for several days, then rinse off with water, the silver will be clean without using any polish,etc. I learned this because I wanted to buy a real silver tea set and it was quite tarnished and I did not know how to clean it. The lady who shared this with me guaranteed it to work, but it must be pure buttermilk. Polly Leboda- Elyria, Ohio . Regarding the "ion-exchange method" for polishing silver, if you don't have an aluminum pot (since most of us use stainless silver these days), you can crumple foil into the boiling water and it works just as well. This method is great for cleaning silver plate, as well as sterling silver. CJ Spencer- Bellevue, Washington |
Regarding electropolishing of silver that Tyler Teague referred to above. This process was patented by me in 1986 and is used on silver/gold and brass with minor modifications. It is marketed through a distributor network in the US.
It is used at a mild temperature (90-100 degrees) @ 2 to 6 volts. Process time for an individual piece may be as short as one minute depending of amount of oxidation in the casting process. Bulk processing in a rotating barrel may take us to 5-10 minutes. This is a thiourea process and contains no cyanide.
Gwynne I Edson
- Huntington Beach, California
November 29, 2008
Dear Sir,
thanks for this information as silver cleaning (electro polishing) solution containing thiourea, sucrose and phosphoric acid. Could you please gives the actual preparation of these salts to try and get results. and what to add to brighten surface. Could we get these solutions readily available.
product engineer - Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Hi, Gopi. Mr. Edson developed the formulation and then patented it so that others can't use it without licensing it :-)
I'm not sure if the patent is expired or not, but you can view the patent, and do a search to find its status and some info about the formulation. Sorry, but we can't print the formulation on this page. Good luck.
Ted Mooney, P.E. RET finishing.com Pine Beach, New Jersey |
December 27, 2011
Hi. I'm the owner of my company. I have some experience regarding gold polish and silver polish. First you have to bind your jewelry with copper wires then dip the jewelry in boric acid and phosphorus solution; make sure that the solution is quite hot so that it can quickly refine your jewelry. Then plate a thin layer of copper by use of electroplating process, then plate a layer of silver by same method. It will gave a quite shiny look on your jewelry; then plate it with gold. Thanks a lot
Wakas Saleempolishing co. - Karachi, Pakistan
January 21, 2012
Q. Hello,
I am a graduate student at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I was trying to do electropolishing of a 3D Ag structure. I am inquiring to see if I could get some help in this matter. More specifically, the electropolishing solution, the potentiostat parameters?
I would really appreciate if I could get some help or get directed to the person best suited to answer my question.
Looking forward to your response.
Thank you,
Graduate student - Urbana, Illinois, USA
Ed. note: This website's supporting advertiser, Metal Coating Process Co., is a recognized leader in training in electropolishing. You might start there. Good luck.
March 2, 2012
I'm interested to know the name of the distributor network mentioned above by Mr. Gwynne Edison. I want to try his process to see if it will brighten the silver-brazed joints of electropolished stainless steel.
Joe Diemerartisanry - Portland, Oregon USA
Hi, Joe. Sorry, I don't know if that network is active 12 years later (I haven't found anything by googling).
Readers: We understand that this may be a special case and don't want to get in the way of discussion -- but please remember that this site is made possible by supporting advertisers who are happy to provide a forum for technical discussions and camaraderie, but who might drop their support if asked too often to pay the costs of helping you conveniently buy from their competitors instead of them :-)
Ted Mooney, P.E. RET finishing.com Pine Beach, New Jersey |
July 28, 2012
Q. What chemicals or acids do I use to get the white look on sterling silver jewellery? Called 'bombing' in the industry.
Jewellery Workshop - Cape Town , South Africa
A. Hi Darryl. We appended your question to a previous thread which we believe answers it. But get back to us if there other questions.
Ted Mooney, P.E. RET finishing.com Pine Beach, New Jersey |


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