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Anthony Powell | |
Born | Westminster, England | 21 December 1905
Died | 28 March 2000 Frome, Somerset | (aged 94)
Occupation | Novelist |
Notable work(s) | A Dance to the Music of Time |
Spouse(s) | Lady Violet Pakenham |
Anthony Powell | |
Born | Westminster, England | 21 December 1905
Died | 28 March 2000 Frome, Somerset | (aged 94)
Occupation | Novelist |
Notable work(s) | A Dance to the Music of Time |
Spouse(s) | Lady Violet Pakenham |
Anthony Dymoke Powell ( /ˈpoʊəl/)[1] CH, CBE (21 December 1905 – 28 March 2000) was an English novelist best known for his twelve-volume work A Dance to the Music of Time, published between 1951 and 1975.
Powell's major work has remained in print continuously and has been the subject of TV and radio dramatisations. In 2008, The Times newspaper named Powell among their list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945".[2]
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Powell was born in Westminster, England, to Philip Lionel William Powell and Maud Mary Wells-Dymoke. His father was an officer in the Welch Regiment. His mother came from a land-owning family in Lincolnshire. Because of his father's career and World War I, the family moved several times, and mother and son sometimes lived apart from Powell's father.
Powell attended Gibbs's pre-prep day-school at the Square end of Sloane Street for a brief time. He was then sent to New Beacon School near Sevenoaks, which was popular with military families. Early in 1919, Powell passed the Common Entrance Examination for Eton where he started that autumn. There he made a friend of a fellow pupil, Henry Yorke, later to become known as the novelist Henry Green.
At Eton Powell spent much of his spare time at the Studio, where a sympathetic art master encouraged him to develop his talent as a draftsman and his interest in the visual arts. In 1922 he became a founding member of the Eton Society of Arts. The Society's members produced an occasional magazine called The Eton Candle.
In the autumn of 1923, Powell went up to Balliol College, Oxford. Soon after his arrival he was introduced to the Hypocrites Club. Outside that club he came to know Maurice Bowra, then a young don at Wadham College. During his third year Powell lived out of college, sharing digs with Henry Yorke. Powell traveled on the Continent during his holidays. Powell was awarded a third-class degree at the end of his academic years.
He married Lady Violet Pakenham (1914–2002),[3] sister of Lord Longford, on 1 December 1934 at All Saints, Ennismore Gardens, Knightsbridge. Powell and his wife relocated to 1 Chester Gate in Regent's Park, London, where they remained for seventeen years.
Powell's first son, Tristram, was born in April 1940, but Powell and his wife spent most of the war years apart. A second son, John, was born in January 1946.[4]
In 1950, using funds from a small legacy, Powell purchased a house called The Chantry at Frome, Somerset, about sixteen miles from Bath.
Powell was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1956, and during 1973 he declined an offer of knighthood. He was appointed Companion of Honour (CH) in 1988. He served as a trustee of the National Portrait Gallery from 1962 to 1976.[5] With Lady Violet, he traveled to the United States, India, Guatemala, Italy, and Greece.
Anthony Powell died at The Chantry on 28 March 2000.
Powell came to work in London during the autumn of 1926, renting rooms in Shepherd Market. He lived at various London addresses for the next 25 years. He worked in a form of apprenticeship at the publishers Gerald Duckworth and Company in Covent Garden, leaving their employ in 1932 after protracted negotiations about title, salary, and working hours. He next took a job as a script writer at the Warner Brothers Studio in Teddington, where he remained for six months.[6] He made an abortive attempt to find employment in Hollywood as a screenwriter in 1937. He next found work reviewing novels for The Daily Telegraph and memoirs and autobiographies for The Spectator.
Upon the outbreak of World War II, Powell joined his regiment as a Second Lieutenant at the age of 34, more than ten years older than most of his fellow subalterns, not at all well prepared and lacking in experience. His superiors found uses for his talents, resulting in a series of transfers that brought him special training courses designed to produce a nucleus of officers to deal with the problems of military government after the Allies had defeated the Axis powers. He eventually secured an assignment with the Intelligence Corps and additional training. His military career continued with assignment to the War Office in Whitehall, where he was attached to the section known as Military Intelligence (Liaison), and later—for a short time—to the Cabinet Office to serve on the Secretariat of the Joint Intelligence Committee, securing promotions along the way.
Returning to Military Intelligence (Liaison), in the War Office, he had responsibility for dealings with the Czechs, later with the Belgians and Luxembourgers, and later still the French. In November 1944, Powell acted as assistant escorting officer to a group of fourteen Allied military attachés taken to France and Belgium to see something of the campaign.
After his demobilization at the end of the war, writing became his sole career.
Upon his arrival in London, part of Powell's social life developed around attendance at formal debutante dances at houses in Mayfair and Belgravia. Without telling his friends, he joined a Territorial Army regiment in a South London suburb.
He renewed acquaintance with Evelyn Waugh, whom he had known at Oxford and was a frequent guest for Sunday supper at Waugh's parents' house. Waugh introduced him to the Gargoyle Club, which gave him experience in London's Bohemia.
He came to know the painters Nina Hamnett and Adrian Daintrey, who were neighbours in Fitzrovia, and the composer Constant Lambert, who remained a good friend until Lambert's death in 1951.
Despite a holiday trip to the Soviet Union in 1936, he remained unsympathetic to the popular-front, Leftist politics of many of his literary and critical contemporaries. A confirmed Tory, Powell maintained a certain scepticism. He was wary of right-wing groups and suspicious of inflated rhetoric.[7]
Powell's first novel, Afternoon Men, was published by Duckworth in 1931, with Powell supervising its production himself. The same firm published his next three novels, two of them after Powell had left the firm. During his time in California Powell contributed several articles to the magazine Night and Day, edited by Graham Greene. Powell wrote a few more occasional pieces for the magazine until it ceased publication in March 1938. Powell completed his fifth novel, What's Become of Waring, in late 1938 or early 1939. After being turned down by Duckworth, it was published by Cassell in March of that year. The book sold fewer than a thousand copies.
Anticipating the difficulties of creative writing during wartime, Powell began to assemble material for a biography of the seventeenth-century writer John Aubrey. His army career, it turned out, forced him to postpone even that biographical work. When the war ended Powell resumed work on Aubrey, completing the manuscript of John Aubrey and His Friends in May 1946, though it only appeared in 1948 after difficult negotiations and arguments with publishers. He then edited a selection of Aubrey's writings that appeared the following year.
Powell returned to novel writing and began to ponder a long novel-sequence. Over the next 30 years, he produced his major work: A Dance to the Music of Time. Its twelve novels have been acclaimed by such critics as A. N. Wilson and fellow writers including Evelyn Waugh and Kingsley Amis as among the finest English fiction of the twentieth century. Auberon Waugh dissented, calling it "tedious and overpraised—particularly by literary hangers-on".[8] Long-time friend V. S. Naipaul cast similar doubts regarding the work, if not the Powell oeuvre. Naipaul described his sentiments after a long-delayed review of Powell's work following the author's death this way: "it may be that our friendship lasted all this time because I had not examined his work".[9] While often compared to Proust, others find the comparison "obvious, although superficial."[10] Its narrator's voice is more like the participant-observer of The Great Gatsby than that of Proust's self-regarding narrator.[11] Powell was awarded the 1957 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for the fourth volume, At Lady Molly's. The eleventh volume, Temporary Kings, received the W.H. Smith Prize in 1974.[12] The cycle of novels, narrated by a protagonist with experiences and perspectives similar to Powell's own, follows the trajectory of the author's own life, offering a vivid portrayal of the intersection of bohemian life with high society between 1921 and 1971.
The title of the multi-volume series is taken from the painting of the same name by Poussin, which hangs in the Wallace Collection. Its characters, many modeled loosely on real people,[13] surface, vanish and reappear throughout the sequence. It is not, however, a roman à clef. The characters are drawn from the upper classes, their marriages and affairs, and their bohemian acquaintances.
In parallel with his creative writing, Powell served as the primary fiction reviewer for the Times Literary Supplement. He served as Literary Editor of Punch from 1953 to 1959. From 1958 to 1990, he was a regular reviewer for The Daily Telegraph, resigning after a vitriolic personal attack on him by Auberon Waugh appeared in that newspaper. He also reviewed occasionally for The Spectator.
He published two more novels, O, How the Wheel Becomes It! (1983) and The Fisher King (1986). He reprinted many of his book reviews in two volumes of critical essays, Miscellaneous Verdicts (1990) and Under Review (1992). Several volumes of Journals, covering the years 1982 to 1992, appeared between 1995 and 1997. His Writer's Notebook was published posthumously in 2001, and a third volume of critical essays, Some Poets, Artists, and a Reference for Mellors, appeared in 2005.
Dance was adapted by Hugh Whitemore for a TV mini-series during the autumn of 1997, and broadcast in the UK on Channel 4. The novel sequence was earlier adapted by Graham Gauld for a BBC Radio 4 26-part series broadcast between 1978 and 1981. In the radio version the part of Jenkins as narrator was played by Noel Johnson. A second radio dramatisation by Michael Butt was broadcast during April and May 2008.
A centenary exhibition in commemoration of Powell's life and work was held at the Wallace Collection, London, from November 2005 to February 2006. Smaller exhibitions were held in 2005 and 2006 at Eton College, Cambridge University, the Grolier Club in New York City, and Georgetown University in Washington, DC.
In 1995, he was awarded an Honorary Degree (Doctor of Letters) from the University of Bath.[14]
A Dance to the Music of Time, the twelve-volume series of novels:
Partial bibliography of other novels, plays, and works:
A one-volume abridgment, called simply To Keep the Ball Rolling, was published in 1983.
This article includes a list of references, but its sources remain unclear because it has insufficient inline citations. (May 2009) |
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"Tory MP's wife claims she and their kids discovered porn on his computer"
An 'In My View' article – by Nigel Ward
Hard on the heels of the resignation of Chief Whip Andrew MITCHELL MP (Con), the 'plebs' amongst us (amongst whom I number myself) will no doubt be unsurprised to learn of similarly unacceptable behaviour on the part of Scarborough & Whitby's Robert GOODWILL MP, renowned for his rash statements and distant manner.
But unlike the one-off 'red mist' outburst of the Chief Whip, the Assistant Whip Robert GOODWILL MP (Con. – Scarborough & Whitby) has made a habit of name-calling with (dis)respect to myself and other campaigners, referring to me as "crazy", "barmy", "bonkers", and so on. Rational debate has never been his forte, but hopefully the Andrew MITCHELL episode will have convinced our MP that his abusive remarks are now completely unacceptable.
Another (far bigger) story has been hogging the headlines recently – seemingly with no end in sight. I refer, of course, to the extraordinary revelations comprising the Jimmy Savile scandal. As each day rolls by, we hear more and more bizarre allegations about Scarborough's (until recently) favourite 'adopted son' – a Freeman of the Borough of Scarborough – only a matter of days before the Council was due to unveil a statue of him.
In the light of the apparently total 'cover-up' by the BBC and other formerly respected institutions (including the Police, the Prison Service and the press), one wonders who, within local corridors of power, adopted the same 'hear all, see all, say nowt' philosophy for which – it has to be said – Yorkshire is famous.
(In fairness, the Whitby Gazette did not hold back in its article entitled "Laptop porn shame of Whitby Councillor" when (then) Conservative SBC Councillor Jim PRESTON was disciplined by the Standards Committee in respect of 'inappropriate' images found on his computer by SBC IT Manager Jonathan LEAROYD – and, indeed, the editor of the Whitby Gazette was lauded for reporting it in a letter to the Editor, entitled "Editor praise").
Ahead of publication of this present article, I wrote to Robert GOODWILL MP, asking him (for the sixth time) for details of the process through which I could pursue a complaint against him in regard to his name-calling and abusive remarks.
For the sixth time, he declined to tell me.
I asked him to comment on how it could be that the long-serving Councillor Tom FOX (SBC Leader and formerly a ranking Police Officer in Scarborough) could conceivably have been unaware of the many allegations against Sir Jimmy Savile.
He declined to comment.
I also asked him to explain an email sent by his wife to one of his Whitby constituents, in which she accused that constituent of being "so perverted" as to have somehow been responsible for providing Robert GOODWILL with the "utterly disgusting" pornographic images that she claims to have found, in the presence of her children, on the MP's personal computer.
He declined to comment.
All he had to say was:
- "I am afraid that I can offer no advice as to how you may proceed"
But Mr GOODWILL's Party – the Conservative Party – is firmly committed to combating child-abuse and is strenuously opposed to computer pornography in the home, as confirmed by this article from the Conservative Party Website.
It may therefore come as a surprise to read that when one of Mr GOODWILL's constituents emailed him (at his personal and Parliamentary email addresses), over a bona fide constituency matter, attaching some entirely innocent photographs to illustrate his concerns, he received an astonishing rejoinder from Robert GOODWILL's wife Maureen, accusing him of being 'so perverted' as to have exposed her children to pornographic images.
- What possible explanation can there have been for this incredible reaction?
(The full email exchange is reproduced at the foot of this article).
It gives every appearance that, while innocently perusing photograph's on her husband's computer, Mrs GOODWILL and her children came across pornography so offensive as to prompt her to describe it as 'utterly disgusting'.
Mrs GOODWILL appears to have leapt to the conclusion that the said constituent (whom she had previously met and was well aware that he often sent Mr GOODWILL images illustrative of Whitby issues) had somehow insinuated this vile material into her home. She promptly fired off an extremely rash email to that innocent and unsuspecting member of the public, wrongfully accusing him of exposing her and her children to 'utterly disgusting' images.
Under normal circumstances it would, of course, be rather poor form to comment on goings-on within the GOODWILL household. However, Robert GOODWILL is a public servant, elected on a Conservative platform of opposition to children being exposed to computer-based pornographic images, and one of his constituents was falsely accused of a criminal offence and of being a pervert – clearly a most distressing email for any man to receive; the more so in response to a well-intentioned attempt to keep the MP abreast of constituency problems.
Quite apart from the fact that Robert GOODWILL – a Conservative MP and Assistant Whip with responsibility for Treasury and DEFRA Business – has been publicly accused of serial misuse of Parliamentary Expenses, breach of the public trust, hypocrisy, and exposure of children to pornography in the home, one of his constituents has been threatened with Police action without even the slightest justification! (That, remember, is a criminal offence under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997).
All of this puts the matter firmly in the public domain, as a legitimate subject for publication on Real Whitby, in the public interest.
I offered Robert GOODWILL MP a second opportunity to respond or comment on my concerns and his response stated that;
- "Any unsubstantiated allegations made in public or published could be the subject of legal action".
But he did not deny the allegation.
The evidence substantiating it is published below.
He also declined to offer any apology or expression of regret over the deeply offensive and abusive remarks he has previously made to and about me (and others), whilst acting in his capacity as my MP.
I leave his constituents to ponder the question of how he can continue as a Conservative MP and Parliamentary Assistant Whip under these circumstances. Not only does Robert GOODWILL MP make abusive remarks to his constituents, abuse his expenses, breach Conservative Party Policy directives (which uphold family values and strenuously oppose computer pornography in the home) – and attract adverse national publicity when doing so – but one of his constituents has been falsely accused of being a criminal and a pervert, even though the man had no part whatsoever in placing the pornography on Robert GOODWILL's computer.
We are left to wonder who did . . .
And we are left to wonder why Robert GOODWILL MP concluded his email to me with the words:
- "As to any knowledge of Savile's alleged illegal activities, you would need to contact the Council but it must be borne in mind that he had already been awarded a knighthood and it may have been assumed that checks were carried out before doing this."
So there it is. No apology. No denial that there were pornographic images on his computer – or provision of any innocent explanation. No condemnation of the Savile affair – or its cover-up. Once again, we encounter an appeal to the 'right to silence'.
Let us not forget that silence tells its own story. Here is the proof of that story.
From: "Robert Goodwill" firstname.lastname@example.com
To: 'A member of the public'
Subject: Re: Date: Wed, 23 May 2007 21:36:02 +0100
Dear Mr [name redacted]
I have just finished reading your e-mail and was looking at the photographs of which I always find interesting, however I was utterly disgusted to see the rude photos you also sent with them. If this was meant to shock me, it really did, and I was upset as my children were present. I will discuss this with Robert in the morning, but in the mean time I intend to let the police know and see what action I should take. This is really a pathetic way of behaving, and I cannot believe you can be so perverted as to send this sort of photo to my home. When I met you in [location redacted]I thought you were a decent person, how wrong I was.
Yours sincerely
Mrs Maureen Goodwill
The following morning, that member of the public opened Mrs Maureen Goodwill's email, and found himself deeply affronted by the defamatory and unsubstantiated accusations levelled against him. He immediately emailed Robert GOODWILL MP, copying in the Whitby Gazette and various other recipients. That email has since been so widely circulated as to be securely in the public domain:
From: 'A member of the public'
Sent: 24 May 2007 09:27
To: GOODWILL, Robert;
Cc: Whitby Gazette [multiple other recipients redacted]
Subject: "rude photo"
Dear MP Mr Goodwill
I have received an email from your email address email@example.com proclaiming to be from a Mrs Goodwill with regards to a "rude photo". (see below)
The photos attached (see attached) were of the salt pollution at the rear of Pemberton House and Jefferson House as can quite clearly be seen. The only email addresses I have been given by you are:
both of which you regularly use when you send emails to my email account. I do not have any other email address for the surname 'Goodwill'.
It would be impossible for any rude photo to be sent from my computer or any other means as I do not posses such photos. I note Mr Goodwill you returned an email at 5:45 in reply to the exact same email that 'Mrs Goodwill' is referring and is the only email that was sent to firstname.lastname@example.com and firstname.lastname@example.com, your reply said "Thanks [redacted] I always enjoy getting your mail".
It will be very easy to see exactly where the photo came from and my advice is that should your computer contain rude photos then my advice MP Mr Goodwill is that your wife must immediately go to the police and find the source of such material and immediately prevent the computer from being used by others.
Should you require any assistance from me I can be contacted on [mobile number redacted].
Please do let us all know when you get to the bottom of such material on your computer.
PS – MP Mr Goodwill the following people (see below [names redacted]) were included into 'Mrs Goodwills' reply mail from your mail box, each of the addresses below [names redacted] were in receipt of the said email, I have cross checked with them and they also received four photos of salt pollution just like yourself. (The same photos that are attached).
Please keep in touch and lets help you get to the bottom of these photos that have alarmed Mrs Goodwill.
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17 Responses to ""Barmy", "Bonkers" – Govt. Whip GOODWILL's PC porn"
So mrs Goodwill finds porn on Bobs computer and Bob blames it on someone else. No backbone then Bob ?
I was included in Cap'n Bob's coverall description as 'the barmy army', of members of the public who have the the affrontary, in his opinion, to question various aspects of local government maladministration (and there are plenty to choose from)is in this area. I wrote to him asking him to justify his comments, and I am pleased to say that he had the goodness to declare me to be sane.
That proves you're balmy.
There's a serious side to this other wise hilarious family farce. An MPs wife has accused someone of hacking porn onto his computer. If they can hack stuff on presumably they can hack stuff off. Secrets maybe. Were the police ever informed?
To be fair to Robert Goodwill we have absolutely no idea what images were found on his computer. The likelihood is they could be legal porn. We only have Mrs Goodwill's interpretation of them of 'perverted' 'rude photos' and it is unfair to link those to anything illegal.
Well said Tim. When Nigel first told me this story, my reply was the same as yours. I also felt unless something illegal had taken place, and that we had concrete hard evidence of that, then this story should not come onto this site. Regardless of my feelings of our beloved MP, he deserves a private life.
Who is paying for the broadband connection down which he is having his "private life"?
At least he did not have to use his own money to download the images!
I've never heard of anybody actually hacking into a machine to leave anything, except a virus or trojan. The likelihood is very very slight. Viruses are usually inadvertently picked up on machines by people who download them with other things that they actually consciously download or come in as attachments to emails that again, the recipient accepts quite consciously. That is the only way I can think of to get jpeg files onto a machine as most people accepting them would know that you can't attach a virus to a graphics file. I would think that anybody who could pull off this amazing coup would be so good at computer science that they would not bother hacking into a tin-pot MP's machine unless it was extremely personal. I would doubt this explanation of how porn got on there to an extreme degree. That is very close to saying 'It is absolute drivel'. It is just possible, I suppose if no WAP or WEP protection was enabled on his router, allowing anybody to get past the firewall(s), (at least one hardware, one software), and use his web connection as their own and access his LAN with a wireless link, but, nowadays very, very few people would be stupid enough to have an open connection with no password or encryption and I certainly wouldn't imagine for a moment that anybody in his position would have that situation. It just doesn't happen or make sense, even for an idiot.
This should be taken up with the Data Protection Registrar's office to start with. This office is just really a(nother) method for H.M.G to take money off people, this time for storing data on computers but I think that there is a statutory requirement for people who are registered to fully protect their machines. I am, however, no expert in the legalities of this field. The speaker of the House may have an interest here as well if Robber Pigswill is storing electronic info from parliament/government and he is that easily hacked.
"I would think that anybody who could pull off this amazing coup would be so good at computer science that they would not bother hacking into a tin-pot MP's machine unless it was extremely personal."
Depending on how badly it is set up, it might just be a case of typing the IP address into a Netbios browser. On your Windows machine you would type \\[IP Address] to access the remote machine. There are still PCs in the wild vulnerable to this 'exploit'. Your security is only as good as the person who sets it up and since most people know nothing…
One evening, my then 16-year old son made a rapid exit for the front door with an embarassed look on his face, telling me there was something wrong with my laptop.
Indeed there was. Somehow all my sophisticated security software had been by-passed and the machine was locked.
As I could not sort this problem myself, I had to take it to the local computer shop, which kindly – at a price – deleted a file entitled "Free Porn Film".
Next evening, junior and I had a man-to-man talk about safe surfing. It was a struggle for me to keep a straight face, but he – unlike Goodwill – admitted the offence and agreed not to repeat it.
Sorry Peter, I probably didn't make myself clear. Your son had physical access to your computer and was a bit silly (what we call 'doing a teenager' in these parts) but is very easy to do. That is a totally different thing to somebody hacking in from their own machine, uninvited, and putting this rubbish on remotely. For somebody actually using the machine then it is not difficult to pick up trojans, spyware, spam and other malware but coming in from outside, as in the on-going case of Gary McKinnon, is extremely difficult. It has been suggested by prominent legitimate computer scientists that the US authorities, instead of trying to hide their embarrassment at being hacked by an amateur and wanting to put him on trial, should have hushed the whole thing up by giving him a job in computer security, he was very good.
But back to Mr Pigswill's troubles. Given that his machine is at least partly protected from cyber-attack, it is doubtful that a really competent hacker would bother going into his machine in the hope of embarrassing him to his wife. It was probably somebody, either him or a member of his family, downloaded the stuff themselves.
This begs a couple of questions. Was this the family 'fun' machine, sorry I know nothing of his family life, in which case, as previously asked, does he claim expenses for it (apparently a minor sin nowadays)? Or was it his H. of Comms. work machine, in which case what was a member of his family doing using it? If the answer to this second question is 'yes' then this is very serious situation and I don't doubt GCHQ would be interested in why a machine that potentially holds information of concern to HMG was available to other people. This is probably another one that the general public (us plebs) will never know the answer to.
"It has been suggested by prominent legitimate computer scientists that the US authorities, instead of trying to hide their embarrassment at being hacked by an amateur" The Attrition and Alldas mirrors still show how easy it was to compromise a .mil server. Most servers ran NT4 or some variation of Windows, so the people running the servers were amateurs.
I think the point is the MP in question appears to have made up this unlikely story so that his wife would not have a go at him for prefering porn to her.
Having seen neither her nor the porn, I cannot pass judgement on his tastes.
Then we have issues about his integrity, his misuse of public funds and his credibility as a public servant.
look on wsb site silver daddies Mr Goodwill
You can post a link you know. Don't keep us all in suspenders.
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Nudge nudge,wink wink


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Painting on QML Element
I have created my own QML element and i am able to implement it inside a class… I will be setting some properties of this QML element from my C++ class… That is working fine… But i need to make some drawings on the QML element which i cannot do in the QML file directly… So i need to implement PaintEvent in my class to do that… I tried to implement PaintEvent, but i am unable draw over my QML element… Hope you understand my problem… Please give me a solution…..I used QDeclarativeView to load my QML inside the Class…. Thats working fine..
Please help…
Thank u…
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- {
- viewer = new QDeclarativeView(this);
- viewer->setGeometry(0,0,200,200);
- ....
- }
- /* Changing the color & radius of qml rectangle*/
- void QmlViewer::changecolor()
- {
- text->setProperty("text","Clicked");
- rect->setProperty("color","skyblue");
- rect->setProperty("radius",10);
- }
Along with this code i need to Paint on this qml element.. I need to know how can i do that…
Have you taken a look at the examples [developer.nokia.com]?
Ya i looked at that… But i dont need a class to create custom component… What my aim is to implement design in qml + functionality and control in my C++ class… Whenever am creating object for my c++ class i should able to place that qml element on aother widget or window with all properties…hope you understand my requirement…
i am trying to to create a custom configurable speedometer widget which i should be able to put in another work space(another widget/window)… Background and needle will be image that i can set inside the qml itself… And i need to draw circular dial inside that meter and should be able to set all numbers and span of meter Ticks and meter name… These things( drawing the dial, Tick marks, rotation ) everything i need to do from that c++ class. I will be having methods to set these properties… The main aim is whenever i am creating an object for that class i should get a configurable meter….. this is my requirement…..
If you want to do your painting in C++ you will have to subclass QDeclarativeItem (resp. QQuickItem when you are on Qt 5 / QtQuick 2.0); see the example I've mentioned.
Another option would be creating the item entirely in QML; the QML clock [doc.qt.nokia.com] example might be interesting for you in this case.
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The Railway Tavern, Holt. Landlord's son and pub regular, Josh Groom pictured with regular customer, Les Davis. PHOTO: ANTONY KELLY
By dona-louise bishop
Friday, November 9, 2012
Opposition is growing over plans to shut Holt's "last traditional pub" and turn the historic site into shops and homes.
Regulars, residents and business owners are voicing concert over the scheme by Capricorn Estates who bought the Grade 2 listed property from Punch Taverns in the summer, and want to create shops and six homes claiming the pub had fallen into decline.
Regular Les Davies said: "There is nowhere else in Holt you can come to and chat, play cards and darts. It's the last traditional pub in Holt and I just think the plans are outrageous."
He did not object to housing development behind but thought it was "vital" to keep the pub business alive.
And Josh Groom, son of the landlord Tony, said: "I think in five to 10 years people will be crying out for something like this back in Holt again."
The new plans would look to relocate the town's Tourist Information Centre into the building, coupled with a display for Holt Museum Trust. But many patrons believe there is too much to be lost by closing the pub, including an annual cricket match held in memory of a young former patron and charity quiz nights.
Resident Charlotte Brown, 27, said it would be "a real shame" to see closure of the "last real pub left in Holt."
Holt Town Council is expected to discuss the plans on Monday. Member Jono Read said: "The Railway Tavern plays a big part in Holt's history. I feel with the right business plan it would be viable to keep the pub going.
"We have to look at the district council's decision to reject the application to convert the Hare and Hounds in Hempstead into accommodation. The owners needed to quite clearly demonstrate they have explored all possibilities to show that a pub cannot continue before taking it away from the community and the same should apply here."
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If they close a town centre pub because it is "not viable" expect other publicans to try and follow suit. NNDC would be setting a dangerous precedent if they allowed a pub which is blatantly viable to be converted.
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A scene from the recent Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York. (Brigitte Lacombe / June 8, 2012) |
The recent production of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman," starring Philip Seymour Hoffman and Andrew Garfield, won the Tony Award for revival of a play. Scott Rudin, one of the producer's of the revival, accepted the award and was joined on stage by the play's cast.
"Death of a Salesman" was one of the top-selling productions of the recent Broadway season. The show, directed by Mike Nichols, commanded top ticket prices and regularly played to full houses at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.
The revival opened in March and closed on June 2.
The other nominees in the play revival category were Gore Vidal's "The Best Man," Margaret Edson's "Wit" and Terrence McNally's "Master Class."
Last year's winner in the category was Larry Kramer's "The Normal Heart."
"Death of a Salesman" first opened on Broadway in 1949, winning the Tony for best play and the Pulitzer Prize for drama.
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For the last few years, I've focused largely on desktop development doing WPF and C#. I've dabbled a little here and there in web development, but the lion's share of my web development up until the last few months occurred several years ago or earlier. Recently, I've been doing nothing Continue reading


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London Gatwick Airport's new Guernsey flights 'bucks a trend'
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London Gatwick Airport's new flight to Guernsey is "bucking" the trend for airlines ending their services to the Channel Islands, according to its carrier.
Flybe is adding an additional in and outbound service to the destination from June 29th.
The new service will depart the capital's facility at 15.50 BST, with the return flight leaving Guernsey at 17.15 BST.
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Chief commercial officer at the firm Mike Rutter has commented that the move proves it is "committed" to improving transport links for people living in the ocean between England and France.
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Mr Rutter added the services presented "affordability and flexibility".
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Missouri Resource Assessment Partnership (MoRAP), University of Missouri, Columbia
The Missouri Resource Assessment Partnership (MoRAP), a cooperative of natural resource
agencies, mapped land cover for Missouri using Thematic Mapper (TM) satellite data. We
developed a field sampling scheme based on spatial segmentation of individual TM scenes by
ecological subsection that was designed to derive the maximum relevant information possible.
Incoming data quality varied due to the diversity of individuals involved, but the spatially
segmented sampling scheme, large data volume, and final expert review ensured that the biases
of any individual had negligible impact on the final land cover product. In order to efficiently
process the large volume of incoming data, we developed the Missouri Land Cover Ground
Verification Toola Microsoft Visual Basic application with data management, analysis, and
mapping functions that bridges Microsoft Access and ESRI's ARC/INFO software.
Classification Approach
An unsupervised multispectral image classification for Landsat TM data was used as the core
land cover mapping approach. We first merged two dates for each of 15 scenes and used three
bands from each date to derive 60 spectral classes per scene using ISODATA (Tou and Gonzalez
1977, Jensen 1996). MoRAP then produced two distinct versions of Missouri land cover based
on the level of ground verification. Phase I involved the assignment of 60 spectral classes per
scene to land cover classes using NAP photos and ecological expertise. Phase II incorporates the
information from more than 11,500 on-site visits to polygons that represent large clusters of 30-
meter pixels within different, individual spectral classes. Whereas these two stages are logically
connected and are mentioned for context consistency, this paper will emphasize the details of the
field verification process.
Sampling Design and Preparation of Field Materials
Efficient collection and management of accurate on-site land use/land cover information is
critical to the success of a land cover classification from remotely sensed data. MoRAP designed
an ambitious sampling scheme with the goal of collecting several on-site data points for each
spectral class derived from each TM scene within every ecological subsection that the scene
intersected. Ecological subsections were used because land cover is more homogeneous within
versus among subsections.
The on-site field data collection effort involved more than 150 individuals, and we planned to get
information from more than 11,500 polygons within one year. Hence, we developed a set of
field materials that were easy to understand and interpret and were relatively easy to produce.
After a trial run, we settled on a final set of materials consisting of:
1. the Missouri Phase II Land Cover Classification Scheme;
2. a field data recording sheet (Table 1);
3. a brief explanation of the materials and instructions for filling out the data form;
4. a Land Cover Quadrangle Map with numbered polygons
(Figure 1); and
5. a USGS Quadrangle Map with numbered polygons
(Figure 2).
Development of field materials for ground verification involved three major steps. First, we
clipped each TM scene by ecological subsection or, in some cases, land type association (Bailey
et al. 1994, Keys 1995, Schroeder et al. 1998) (Figure 3).
In this way, Missouri was spatially subdivided into 38 major ecological subunit polygons. Second, we selected target USGS 7.5-minute quadrangles based on (1) their spatial position in relation to the boundary of TM scenes and ecological polygons, and (2) visual inspection of the diversity of spectral clusters within the quadrangle. Diverse quadrangles were selected over more uniform ones, and quadrangles entirely within a single TM scene or ecological polygon were selected over those that were not. Finally, we created and numbered sampling polygons that represented large spatial clusters of 30-meter pixels of uniform ISODATA spectral classes (Figure 4).
The minimum sampling polygon was approximately one hectare (11 pixels), and we attempted to choose polygons that were accessible via public roads or public lands. These numbered polygons were in turn outlined on two maps based on the boundary of a USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle, one with classified land cover and one Digital Raster Graph of the same quadrangle. These maps were then printed from a large-format plotter. Field personnel used the familiar Digital Raster Graph to navigate to sites, which had clearly marked and numbered polygons to visit. The numbers on the polygons (Figure 1 and 2) corresponded with numbers on the field data collection form (Table 1).
Principal Data Collector: __________________ Contact Phone Numbers: __________________ USGS 1:24,000 Quadrangle Name and location : Tiff Quadrangle, Washington & Jefferson Counties, Missouri |
Site ID | Land Cover Type on map | Verification Method* |
Ground verified classification and site description |
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Deciduous Forest Agree? Y / N |
site visit___ windshield ___ experience___ other______ |
More Detailed or Alternative Class(es)**_________________________ Dominant Species/Structure___________________________ Changes since 1991-1993?____________________________ Other comments: |
02 |
Eastern Red Cedar Forest Agree? Y / N |
site visit___ windshield ___ experience___ other_______ |
More Detailed or Alternative Class(es)**_________________________ Dominant Species/Structure___________________________ Changes since 1991-1993?____________________________ Other comments: |
03 |
Eastern Red Cedar Forest Agree? Y / N |
site visit___ windshield ___ experience___ other_______ |
More Detailed or Alternative |
*Please check one. A field level observation of the site is highly preferred, but close inspection of the entire site is not
needed. If you cannot gain access, but can see the site remotely or have experience on-site, please indicate.
**From Phase II Land Cover Scheme.
Capture and Processing of Incoming Data
We developed a Microsoft Access database designed to facilitate initial data entry and analysis.
The Access database contains 21 fields that uniquely identify and describe each polygon visited
on the ground (Figure 5). Among those 21 fields, 15 have one-to-one relationships between the
record and record item, whereas six have a one-to-many relationship. For the sake of speed and
efficiency, we divided the database into four linked tables. The master table contains all one-to-
one relationship fields, and three ancillary tables hold fields with one-to-many relationships.
We developed a Microsoft Visual Basic application, the Missouri Land Cover Verification Tool
(Figure 6).
Visual Basic's built-in Data Access Object (DAO) allows easy management of the
Access database (Microsoft Corporation 1998).
ARC/INFO's Open Development Environment
(ODE) allows access to GIS functionality through a custom-created Visual Basic interface (Potts
1998). Through the data-centric application development environment of Visual Basic, the
Missouri Land Cover Verification Tool provides fast, comprehensive data access and data
analysis, visualization, and mapping capabilities. Hence, the overall complexity of data
management and analysis is much reduced from using Access and ARC/INFO independently.
Integrity of the field data was ensured with this tool by making data transcribed from field forms
read-only after initial entry. All ground verification data were summarized per spectral class
within at least three spatial contexts: TM scene-based, ecological subsection-based, and USGS
7.5-minute quadrangle-based. These types of summaries facilitate the analysis of each spectral
class within each TM scene, ecological subsection, or small region (quadrangle). Ecologists
from MoRAP partner agencies used these summaries to complete in-lab expert reviews of all
data in order to detect obvious errors. The tool's built-in GIS functions were used to intersect
GIS data layer values (ancillary data) with spectral class data from the field by TM scene and by
ecological subsection. The use of ancillary data was thus restricted to small areas or to single
spectral classes. Hence, the final product was improved where possible, but any errors related to
the overapplication of ancillary data were avoided.
Results and Discussion
More than 11,500 ground points were visited, the data recorded and processed, and summary
statistics calculated. Initial accuracy of the classification ranged from 64% to 88%, and visual
examination of the revised classification (e.g., no seams are apparent between ecological
subsection polygons) indicates significant improvement for the final product. Validity and
accuracy of ground data is always a central focus in attempts to limit error propagation in land
cover mapping.
A large volume of sampling data has a better chance of truthfully representing the target
population (Cochran 1977). In Missouri, the opportunity to collect a large volume of field data
came with the caveat that a large number of people would be involved. We elected to pursue this
course rather than collect a much smaller volume of data in a more controlled way. We then
needed to overcome the problems of high data volume and variation in the quality of field data.
We were successful in developing a field form and protocol that was used with little apparent
difficulty by more than 150 field biologists. These forms were delivered in person, with
accompanying verbal explanations, to 15 different natural resource agency field offices. Fewer
than 10 calls for clarification were received from the field. Likewise, the development of the
Missouri Land Cover Ground Verification Tool allowed us to successfully deal with the high
volume of data generated.
Involvement of many different people with different backgrounds and dispositions directly
impacted the quality of our field data. In this regard, data were used for an unsupervised
classification in which TM scenes were subdivided by ecological section. Therefore, errors
associated with any individual were limited to relatively small areas (generally less than 15% of
one TM scene) on the final map. In addition, some field checking errors were detected and
corrected based on (1) review of the field data records by ecologists in the office and (2) review
of suspect information using NAP aerial photos. For example, several biologists in one region
reported that grassland patches were all warm-season grasses. This result seemed in error
according to ecologists involved in review of the final map product, and quick field revisits
confirmed the error: they were all cool-season grasslands.
Perhaps the most compelling reason to involve a large number of people in collection of a high
volume of ground data is related to buy-in and practical use of the finished land cover map.
Results of the statewide classification and mapping should be used by natural resource agencies
and planners at all levels of government. Policy decisions such as where to locate new
development, new parks, highways, conservation areas, etc. can be facilitated with this land
cover data layer in combination with other information. However, decision makers will only use the information if they have confidence in its accuracy and validity. Involvement of many
people from different agencies helps ensure that as many people as possible have ownership and
confidence in the results of Missouri's land cover mapping effort. Use of the Missouri land cover
map applied towards conservation issues is our primary measure of success, and we believe that
involvement of so many people in its development will ensure the widest possible use.
Literature Cited
Bailey, R.G., P.E. Avers, T. King, and
W.H. McNab, editors. 1994. Ecoregions and subregions
of the United States. USDA Forest Service, 1:7,500,000 map.
Cochran, W.G. 1977. Sampling techniques. Wiley Eastern Limited, New Delhi, India. 428 pp.
Jensen, J.R. 1996. Introduction to digital image processing: A remote sensing perspective. Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. 316 pp.
Keys, J.E., Jr. 1995. Ecological units of the eastern United States. USDA Forest Service, Washington, D.C.
Microsoft Corporation. 1998. Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 Evaluation Guide. Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, Washington. 54 pp.
Potts, A. 1998. What is the open development environment? ArcUser , April-June: 40-41. Schroeder, W., T. Nigh, and L. Richards. 1998. Ecological sections and subsections in Missouri.
USDA Forest Service North Central Experiment Station, General Technical Report, Columbia, Missouri.
Tou, J.T., and R.C. Gonzalez. 1977. Pattern recognition principles. Addison-Wesley, Reading, Massachusetts. 377 pp.


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Point-to-point connection at the field level
IO-Link is a standardised IO technology (IEC 61131-9) for communicating with both sensors and actuators. This powerful point-to-point communication is based on the familiar three-wire sensor and actuator connection, making no further demands on the cabling. As such, IO-Link is not a fieldbus but the further development of the existing, proven connection technology for sensors and actuators.
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Diabetic retinopathy (die-uh-BET-ik ret-ih-NOP-uh-thee) is a complication of diabetes that affects the eyes. It's caused by damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (retina).
At first, diabetic retinopathy may cause no symptoms or only mild vision problems. Eventually, however, diabetic retinopathy can result in blindness.
Diabetic retinopathy can develop in anyone who has type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes. The longer you have diabetes, and the less controlled your blood sugar is, the more likely you are to develop diabetic retinopathy.
To protect your vision, take prevention seriously. Start by carefully controlling your blood sugar level and scheduling yearly eye exams.
It's possible to have diabetic retinopathy and not know it. In fact, it's uncommon to have symptoms in the early stages of diabetic retinopathy.
As the condition progresses, diabetic retinopathy symptoms may include:
Diabetic retinopathy usually affects both eyes.
Diabetic retinopathy may be classified as early or advanced, depending on your signs and symptoms.
Careful management of your diabetes is the best way to prevent vision loss. If you have diabetes, see your eye doctor for a yearly dilated eye exam — even if your vision seems fine — because it's important to detect diabetic retinopathy in the early stages. If you become pregnant, your eye doctor may recommend additional eye exams throughout your pregnancy, because pregnancy can sometimes worsen diabetic retinopathy.
Contact your eye doctor right away if you experience sudden vision changes or your vision becomes blurry, spotty or hazy.
Too much sugar in your blood can damage the tiny blood vessels that nourish the retina. It may even block them completely. As more and more blood vessels become blocked, the blood supply to more of the retina is cutoff. This can result in vision loss. In response to the lack of blood supply, the eye attempts to grow new blood vessels. But, these new blood vessels don't develop properly and can leak easily. Leaking blood vessels can cause a loss of vision. Scar tissue may also form, which can pull on the retina. Sometimes, this can cause the retina to detach.
Elevated blood sugar levels can also affect the eyes' lenses. With high levels of sugar over long periods of time, the lenses can swell, providing another cause of blurred vision.
Diabetic retinopathy can happen to anyone who has diabetes. These factors can increase your risk:
Diabetic retinopathy involves the abnormal growth of blood vessels in the retina. Complications can lead to serious vision problems:
People with type 1 or type 2 diabetes should have a dilated eye exam performed by an eye doctor (ophthalmologist) every year. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends that anyone who's older than 10 with type 1 diabetes have his or her first eye exam within five years of being diagnosed with diabetes. For people with type 2 diabetes, the ADA advises getting the initial eye exam soon after you've been diagnosed with diabetes, because you may have had diabetes for some time without knowing it.
After the initial exam, the ADA recommends that people with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes get an annual eye exam. Some people who've had repeated normal exams may be able to extend the time between exams to two to three years. Ask your eye doctor what he or she recommends.
Women with diabetes who become pregnant need to have an eye exam during the first trimester of pregnancy and possibly again later in the pregnancy, depending on the results of the first exam. The reason for this is that pregnancy can sometimes worsen diabetic retinopathy.
Because appointments can be brief, and there's often a lot of ground to cover, it's a good idea to arrive prepared. Here's some information to help you get ready for your eye appointment and what to expect from your eye doctor.
Preparing a list of questions can help you cover all of the points that are important to you. For diabetic retinopathy, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
In addition to the questions that you've prepared to ask your doctor, don't hesitate to ask additional questions.
Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions. Being ready to answer them may reserve time to go over any points you want to spend more time on. Your doctor may ask:
Diabetic retinopathy is best diagnosed with a dilated eye exam. For this exam, your eye doctor will place drops in your eyes that make your pupils open widely. This allows your doctor to get a better view inside your eye. The drops may cause your close vision to be blurry until they wear off several hours later.
During the exam, your eye doctor will look for:
In addition, your eye doctor may:
As part of the eye exam, your doctor may do a retinal photography test called fluorescein angiography. First, your doctor will dilate your pupils and take pictures of the inside of your eyes. Then your doctor will inject a special dye into your arm. More pictures will be taken as the dye circulates through your eyes. Your doctor can use the images to pinpoint blood vessels that are closed, broken down or leaking fluid.
Your eye doctor may request an optical coherence tomography (OCT) exam. This imaging test provides cross-sectional images of the retina that show the thickness of the retina, which will help determine whether fluid has leaked into retinal tissue. Later, OCT exams can be used to monitor how treatment is working.
Treatment depends largely on the type of diabetic retinopathy you have. Your treatment will also be affected by how severe your retinopathy is, and how it has responded to previous treatments.
If you have nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy, you may not need treatment right away. However, your eye doctor will closely monitor your eyes to determine if you need treatment.
It may also be helpful to work with your diabetes doctor (endocrinologist) to find out if there are any additional steps you can take to improve your diabetes management. The good news is that when diabetic retinopathy is in the mild or moderate stage, good blood sugar control can usually slow the progression of diabetic retinopathy.
If you have proliferative diabetic retinopathy, you'll need prompt surgical treatment. Sometimes surgery is also recommended for severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. Depending on the specific problems with your retina, options may include:
Surgery often slows or stops the progression of diabetic retinopathy, but it's not a cure. Because diabetes is a lifelong condition, future retinal damage and vision loss are possible. Even after treatment for diabetic retinopathy, you'll need regular eye exams. At some point, additional treatment may be recommended.
Researchers are studying new treatments for diabetic retinopathy, including medications that may help prevent abnormal blood vessels from forming in the eye. Some of these medications are injected directly into the eye to treat existing swelling or abnormal blood vessels. These treatments appear promising, but they haven't been studied in long-term trials yet.
You may hear or read about natural cures or home remedies, but currently there are no proven alternative or complementary therapies than can cure diabetes or diabetic retinopathy. It's important not to delay standard treatments to try unproven therapies. Early treatment is the best way to prevent vision loss.
Several alternative therapies have shown some benefits for people with diabetic retinopathy, but more research is needed to understand whether or not these treatments are effective and safe. Potential alternative therapies include:
Be sure to let your doctor know if you are taking any herbs or supplements. They have the potential to interact with other medications, or cause complications in surgery, such as excessive bleeding.
The thought that you might lose your sight can be frightening, and you may benefit from talking to a therapist. Your doctor can provide a referral. Or, you may find the camaraderie and encouragement that a support group can offer is helpful to you. Ask your doctor about support groups for people with diabetic retinopathy in your area.
If you've already lost some vision, ask your doctor about low vision products and services that can help make daily living easier. For example, special lenses, magnifiers and video magnifiers are available.
If you have diabetes, reduce your risk of getting diabetic retinopathy by doing the following:
Remember, diabetes doesn't necessarily lead to poor vision. Taking an active role in diabetes management can go a long way toward preventing complications.
Original article: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetic-retinopathy/basics/definition/CON-20023311


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hpmctorque Posts: 4,355It doesn't sound as though it would be worth buying it for its utility, since you could rent a truck for the occasional times you need to haul something to the dump, etc. If you would enjoy owning it, or see profit potential in restoring it, or just bringing it back to life, then it could well be worth the investment.
Mr_Shiftright CaliforniaPosts: 46,402Yeah, it would be kind of a hobby car. I have no interest whatsoever in an authentic or correct restoration, but I wouldn't chop anything or discard anything original on it. Maybe I'll just drive it through a Starbuck's some night on my way to the nursing home. :P
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andre1969 Posts: 22,283I always thought GMC's were good looking trucks back in that era. Even though trucks were viewed as mainly utilitarian things back then, with very little prestige, I always thought the GMC looked like a nice step up from a Chevy.
When I was a kid, one of my grandparents' neighbors had a '53 GMC, but it was a fairly large, medium duty truck. By the time I can remember it, it was junk. Just a cab and chassis, with the rear axle pulled off so the rear of it was resting on the ground. It might have been a flatbed truck or something similar at one time, but whatever bed it had was stripped off.
I used to like sitting up in it as a little kid and playing truck driver. -
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fintail Posts: 34,715Project car fintail brought surprising bids, given the condition
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Mr_Shiftright CaliforniaPosts: 46,402Seems like about $1000 over market for the condition but being an SE, and kept original, and an automatic, and with zero rust (if that is to be believed) then I can see this bid being "reasonable".
Any good restoration is off to a great start if the project has "good bones". If you don't have "good bones" on which to build, you got all kinda problems facing you.
I could make that car look 2X as good in a week with soap, water, some varnish, upholstery cleaner and new carpets via UPS.
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Mr_Shiftright CaliforniaPosts: 46,402I was thinking more of a "sympathetic restoration" as we call it in the appraisal biz---that is, body filler, steam clean under and in engine bay, cheap paint job, safety check and incorrect re-upholstering. We also call these a "30-30 car" ---From 30 feet away at 30 mph, nobody would know. :P
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fintail Posts: 34,715I have some doubts about the "6.9". It also appears to have a Euro cloth (?) seat. No engine pics. Doesn't look like a grey market car as it has DOT bumpers/lights and a NA style HVAC unit. Could be debadged, or just a goofball who thinks every 450 is a 6.9. It's a hopeless mess either way.
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xwesx Fairbanks, AlaskaPosts: 8,808I love and hate the color. If I had one, would definitely have to be period correct like this
Hmmm, that make me nostalgic. I changed many a diaper that looked like that car. :P
That Pontiac ambulance.... WTF?! "Runs" Yeah, I bet. Was he talking about the car or potential buyers?
I love that SR22 pickup. I wonder if those are current photos - they look like they were scanned from hard copies, and the truck looks practically new in them. If that's what it looks like today then its not a bad price, honestly.
Overall, you have some real freak shows in western Washington, fin!2010 Subaru Forester, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 1969 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1969 Ford Econoline 100, 1976 Ford F250 Pickup, 1974 Ford Pinto Wagon -
Mr_Shiftright CaliforniaPosts: 46,402'79 Mercedes 6.9 --- "hey kids, count up the number of mistakes in this ad!" :P
PS: The first mass-produced EFI car was the '68 Volkswagon square back.
'84 Cadillac Eldo -- "Will trade for gold ....guns.... Or pot." (That about says it all, doesn't it?)
50 Pontiac Ambulance -- somebody put in an extra "0" on the price.
85 Toyo 4X4 --it's nice but not THAT nice. You can buy a pretty nice, very modern, used pickup for $7500.
'71 Buick "El Grande" ---"only 16 produced!" (And we all know why, too) :P
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andre1969 Posts: 22,283I like that '65 Bonneville limo, just for the weird factor. I wonder why anyone would go through that much effort, though? I have a feeling that, being custom-built like that, it was probably more expensive than the factory-built Caddy Fleetwood 75 limo!
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fintail Posts: 34,715The seller claims the 6.9 was simply the first FI car - many others would beg to disagree - my fintail is 15 years older and it is far from the first. I know the 300SL was the first with direct injection.
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boomchek Vancouver, BC, CanadaPosts: 5,212I think any limo with 3 forward rows of seats is a weirdo. Saw an 01 Deville limo like that at the auction here. Seems more of a stylish shuttle car than a "party" limo.
But yeah that one on CL is an oddball. With the long wheelbase these cars had in the 70s it seems you can almost squeeze an extra bench seat into the back without having to stretch the car.2007 BMW 328i Sports Pkg
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From the outside at least, reigning world champion Sebastian Vettel is having a pretty tough season - just fifth in the standings, with upstart team mate Daniel Ricciardo having scored Red Bulls only 2014 victory to date, and rivals Mercedes seemingly running away with both titles. However, as Vettel explained in Austria on Friday, there are two sides to every story
Q: Sebastian, Red Bull come here following their best result of the season so far - but it was Daniel Ricciardo on the top spot of the podium. Is Daniel the toughest team mate of your F1 career?
Sebastian Vettel: Well, it is no secret that the year so far wasnt the smoothest for me. We had a lot of difficulties to overcome, but when you look at where we were in winter testing then we have made a fantastic step forward. Looking at the whole situation I have to say that he wasnt giving me a harder time than I used to have with other team mates. Of course, if you look at the results it is correct to say that he has been in front most of the time - and in previous years I was in front of Mark [Webber] most of the time - but from that you cannot draw any conclusions as every race is a different story. There are always two sides of a story. He is doing a good job - I do not doubt that. He has had the ability to get the maximum out of the car since race one - and on my side, well, we had a couple of things to overcome, so it is good that the other half is doing well.
Q: So what has to happen for both halves to do better?
SV: We are making progress, but that is easier said than done as sometimes you take one step forward one weekend and the next you take one step back. There is a lot of experimenting going on as the tools that we have are very different to those we had last year. Setting them up and making them communicate with each other in the right manner - and giving you the right feeling in the car - is quite complicated, as it is not a case of okay lets change this or that and then weve solved the problem. I think we are on the right track. There is already a big improvement in how comfortable I feel in the car.
Q: What about the rumours that are popping up again that you are thinking of moving to Ferrari?
SV: Ha, these kinds of rumours come up once a year, so I am never surprised when it is Ferrari rumour time again.
Q: But isnt the fact that Adrian Newey is to step back from the daily business of the team a warning signal for you?
SV: Not at all. I have known Adrian now for quite some years - weve had fantastic victories together - and I know he loves motor racing so much that he will always be around. I really cant see him doing something else to be honest.
Q: How do you assess your season so far? Its been a far cry from previous years
SV: Thats pretty simple. I get to see all the data that I produce on the track and that can give you a lot of answers. As a matter of fact I didnt run that much in winter testing and I didnt run that much on the (early) race weekends, so things werent that straightforward. But I think the clean race weekends that we have had in terms of performance were alright. Would I love to be quicker? Yes, of course. And that answer indicates that there is still a hell of a lot of work ahead of us - trying to get the car in the right window and close the gap to the Mercedes a bit more.
Q: What is it that you as the driver can do to close that gap to the Mercedes cars? In this mornings session there was a 1.7 second gap between pacesetter Nico Rosberg and you in P15
SV: Well, this was Friday morning and we did try a lot of different things on the car. And as to what the driver can do - a lot. But it is definitely more complicated than last year to set-up the car. You probably know best how to proceed as you immediately feel it. I think we are on a good path, so guys, dont worry about me! (laughs)
Q: Lets have a look at this weekend. How do you like this track?
SV: Its a sophisticated track, even though its not a very long track. It doesnt have so many corners, but those that are there are really exciting. And with the up-and-down layout it is clear that you need quite some speed. But once you are up on the Remus corner the view is pretty different to every other track - green, green, green.
Q: But obviously the track was a different sort of green this morning
SV: Ha, yes, probably. I went a bit off track - got into the grass that was still wet and slippery - and there you go. I think both of us didnt feel that comfortable in the morning, but that improved in the afternoon. We are still sorting out if the updates that we have brought here will stay on the car or not. We will discuss that in the evening, as we have seen that with rising temperatures our cars do better and the forecast predicts quite warm conditions on Saturday and in the race on Sunday. That should play to our advantage.
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AC setback - rule of thumb?
Does anyone know of the most efficient setback temp for the AC in summer? I live in eastern PA and have kept my AC at 78 during the day and 74 in the evening, but I notice it runs a lot in the evening stay to stay at 74 after being set back.
This week, I held the temp at 74 all day and the AC seems to run a lot less and still hold 74. I'm wondering if just holding the steady temp is more efficient.
Overall, my electricity costs are low as the house is sealed well and I'm running a 2 year old Bryant Evolution. Does anyone have any thoughts? Thanks.
I don't think there is any hard and fast rule of thumb. Every home cooling load is different with different weather conditions plus you have to consider any extra cooling capacity you might have.
For instance, if your system is closely matched to the load, then probably on a 4 degree setback the system will run continuously for a long period of time. False economy in my opinion. Now if you have extra capacity, the setback might not be as big a deal and your system is able to catch up in a reasonable time-say a few hours.
On the first situation described, I think that is hard on a system , poor comfort for those inside not to mention false economy.
The rule of thumb is that the greater the setback and the longer the setback the less it will cost you. Simple physics tells you that.
Continuous running is great for most machinery including cars and air conditioners. If you are gone all day, set the t-stat at its max temp for the day and figure out what time you need to have it come on to be comfortable when you return. It might take some playing around to figure out a time with varying weather.
I think a good rule of thumb might be a setback that takes 3 hours to recover from. That may satisfy those worried about a system "working too hard" but still be a decent size setback.
The reality is setbacks are less helpful for a/c season. So minimally helpful that I wouldn't go too far.
A good point by David Cary.
As far as recovery times, setbacks for AC cooling and HP heating are entirely different and longer recovery than fossil fuel heating from oil, propane, and natural gas. There are obvious reasons here primarily sizing.HPs if sized correctly are very good at maintaining thermostat setting but can be very poor in recovery both in AC and heat mode.
Where does the "3 hours" figure come from? Why should anyone worry about a system "working too hard"?
What is the logic or data that supports this,"The reality is setbacks are less helpful for a/c season. So minimally helpful that I wouldn't go too far."?
If correctly sized, a BTU is a BTU and fossil fuel heat pump recovery will be exactly the same as a heat pump. I would not say "poor recovery" for AC or heat. "Slow recovery" is more appropriate. Large set-backs are the most economical and comfort will be maintained if done intelligently or if adaptive thermostats are used. Care must be taken if expensive modes of back-up heat are employed. Unfortunately, that is beyond the minds of most homeowners.
In the case of the OP, having the system run a lot in the evening to maintain a temp is fine. It might reflect the need to cool the thermal mass of the house. As long as comfort is maintained, that is not a worry, nor is it a good reason to use a lower-temp, more expensive, set-back every day.


text: 6 best places to be a cowboy (for a while)By Jennings Brown, for CNN TravelUpdated 1:40 PM ET, Tue March 5, 2013Wyoming's Doublerafter Cattle Drives offers "real deal" Western experiences.Story highlightsPlenty of genuine cowboy experiences are available to travelersBandera, Texas, is the self-proclaimed Cowboy Capital of the World Repairing trucks is part of today's cowboy experienceReal cattle drives are part of the deal at Wyoming's Doublerafter Cattle Drives To many, the spur-booted buckaroo in the ten-gallon hat may represent a time gone by. But the American cowboy is still alive and well -- and it's not too late to join his (or her) rangeland ranks.Across the West -- and even in New England -- real ranches, rodeos and cattle drives aren't just preserving the frontier spirit, they're actively practicing it. Many are open to the adventuresome traveler. Ranches, cattle drives, bull riding -- the life of the late-1800s Western superhero is available to all travelers (with good health insurance).Cowboy Level: UrbanBandera, TexasThe self-proclaimed Cowboy Capital of the World is stocked with guest ranches and real ranches, welcoming dudes (according to Merriam-Webster, "a city dweller unfamiliar with life on the range") as well as legitimate ranch hands.It's practically impossible to pass through town without seeing a rodeo. Horses tied to hitching posts aren't uncommon.There are more than a dozen guest ranches to choose from, but among the most historic is Dixie Dude Ranch, which has lured wannabe wranglers since 1937. An overnight trail ride includes chuck wagon meals and storytelling by the campfire.The cowboy authenticity ends where the massage therapy and pool begin.Possibly the best experience in Bandera is at Arkey Blue's Silver Dollar Saloon -- one of Texas' greatest dance halls. There are always a few cowboys drinking Pearl beer and listening to live music, often played by Arkey himself.Hit town for the National Day of the Cowboy on July 27 and you'll be in for a treat. As you might expect, the town puts on a hell of a hootenanny.833 Dixie Dude Ranch Road, Bandera, Texas; 830-796-7771; www.dixieduderanch.com; www.banderacowboycapital.comCowboy Level: Hired HandChico Basin Ranch (Colorado)If you want to be less of a dude and more of a dust-kicking cowpoke, consider the 87,000-acre Chico Basin Ranch.Located 35 miles outside of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Chico Basin is a true working ranch where guests perform every task that experienced cowboys must do in order to keep the ranch functioning. That includes repairing trucks, equipment and fences; constructing gear in the leather shop; and branding and moving cattle.Most of the work is done on horseback.Chico doesn't offer many comforts, so guests get the true working cowboy experience.But if visitors need a relaxing activity after a hard day's work, they're welcome to go fishing on one of the ranch's five lakes.22500 Peyton Highway S., Colorado Springs, Colorado; 719-683-7960; www.chicobasinranch.comZapata Ranch (Colorado)Like Chico Basin, Zapata Ranch in Mosca, Colorado, is owned by The Nature Conservancy, but it's run by the state ranch management company Ranchlands, so there's a strong emphasis on sustaining one of the most ecologically diverse regions in America. At Colorado's Zapata Ranch, guests herd bison as well as cattle.The ranch itself stretches through forests, wetlands, sand dunes and verdant pastures.All visitors get a hands-on cowboy experience, not only moving cows, but also herding about 2,000 buffalo from pasture to pasture to help sustain the land.Guests also fix barbed wire fencing, tend to giant center-pivot irrigation sprinklers, and learn how modern practices are being fused with classic cowboy traditions to help preserve one of America's greatest assets.5305 State Highway 150, Mosca, Colorado; open March-October; 719-378-2356; www.zranch.orgMcGinnis Meadows Cattle & Guest Ranch (Montana)Since the 1980s, more and more cowboys have been adopting Natural Horsemanship practices, made famous by the film "The Horse Whisperer."At McGinnis Meadows in Libby, Montana, horse lovers learn the practices championed by Buck Brannaman. The method works with the natural instincts of the animal, building trust and mutual respect. After learning how to "whisper," you and your horse will track, pen and drive cattle.6220 McGinnis Meadows Road, Libby, Montana; 406-293-5000; www.mmgranch.netCowboy Level: True GritDoublerafter Cattle Drives (Wyoming)Legit nomads can ditch the working ranch routine for a real deal cattle drive. For six days, you can ride through the mountainous rangeland of Wyoming, moving cattle to greener pastures through terrain too rough and restrictive for anything with wheels.Each night you'll set up 1800s-style canvas wall tents, eat grub cooked in a Dutch oven and entertain each other by the campfire.The professionals warn guests to expect the unexpected -- from brush fires to stampedes to impromptu rodeos.After nearly a week in the saddle you'll be ready for a steady seat. And you can enjoy one at the famous cowboy saloon, The Mint Bar, in Sheridan, Wyoming, where most groups spend their last night.P.O. Box 490, Ranchester, Wyoming 82839; open June-September; 307-655-9539; www.doublerafter.comLet R Buck (Connecticut)Working the rangeland can be as gratifying as it is grueling, but for some bronc busters, nothing compares to the adrenaline rush of riding a 2,000-pound beast for eight never-ending seconds of glory.In the time it takes to read this sentence, you've left the gate at Let R Buck and been thrown off your first bull.At Let R Buck bull riding school in North Canaan, Connecticut, you can learn about the mighty bull, its body language and how to stay on it for about the same amount of time it takes to read this sentence.After six days of classes, you're ready to ride at a professional rodeo.210 S. Canaan Road, North Canaan, Connecticut; 860-824-7700; www.cnobull2tuff.comMore from travelThe coolest small towns in America are ...TSA finds dog in checked luggageChef Massimo Bottura: The alchemist who reinvented Italian cuisinePowered by Livefyre


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Sheriff Joe Arpaio Wants To Put Armed Guards At Schools
Joe Arpaio has once more stirred up controversy by announcing that he wants volunteer armed guards in Arizona schools.
On Friday, outspoken Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio appeared on ABC/Univision where he revealed that the terrible events that occurred in Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut on December 14th have lead him to believe that the best way to protect innocent children and teachers is by having a person with a gun in all schools in the Phoenix-area.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio comments echoed National Rifle Association Executive Director Wayne LaPierre who said on Meet The Press about one week ago that if the principal at Sandy Hook had a weapon he is certain Adam Lanza would have killed less pupils.
Joe Arpaio is looking for over 3,000 people/private citizens – from former soldiers, retired police officers and even lawyers who would be trained by Arizonian authorities to patrol around the school's perimeter in an effort to scare would-be mass murderers.
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