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@Pippinwhite -- Watching black pudding being made is definitely not for the faint of heart. Some people in Ireland do fry the pudding. I had a small piece fried when I was there. I asked for it to be fried crisp, and it was sort of edible. I was in a little country place, and they had homemade chow-chow relish on the tables. They call it "piccalilli." It's spicy and tangy and by slathering the black pudding with the piccalilli, I managed to eat it.
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PlayStation Portable owners can now enjoy a free playable demo of Worms: Open Warfare 2. THQ released one playable map via their UK download site found here.
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An 'e-district' programme has been launched in three firkas of Cheyyar taluk on a trial basis.
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"District e-governance society headed by Collector has been formed in Tiruvannamalai to implement the scheme. The programme is being introduced in Cheyyar, Vakkadai and Vadathandalam firkas of Cheyyar taluk," Mr. Subramanian said.
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It is a muzzle brake with a slant cut into the end. Muzzle brakes are used to reduce recoil and in hand reduce muzzle climb.
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Slant brakes are pretty bad, I'd look for another option if you can. They just don't control climb and flash like birdcage or vortex style brakes do.
Slant brakes are primarily used to give the AK-47 an "authentic" look, plus they are the only muzzle device that permits the mounting of a bayonet on an AK-47. None of the preceding is true for AK-74 rifles. I have heard good things about this muzzle device:
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Optimization is often an overlooked part of blog development. Tweaking your blog benefits you and your viewers, even if your blog has already managed to attract a large audience. It is, nonetheless, slightly different from the search engine optimization process for other websites. Blogs can operate with standard blogging systems, or work with hosting on a different domain. Other concerns, such as layout and logistics, are unlike those of 'usual' websites; and can influence your rankings in various ways.
Design which implements features that create a great experience for viewers, while engaging search engines will have a better shot at making it big. Your blog may have a good layout and aesthetic, or decent rankings in search engine results. Combining these two integral components will help garner an audience, and add to that number steadily – thus making your website rank well without detracting from the user experience.
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How do you structure your content? Many bloggers may create compelling content. If their sentences are ridden with grammatical errors, run-ons, and misspellings (for example), then this may turn off readers who otherwise find the concept novel and interesting. A single paragraph running the length of the entire page can also discourage readers.
Run a grammar and spelling check on your entry before posting. The occasional typo may slip your attention, but it is best to keep such errors to a minimum. If a reader encounters the above blog (with those same issues) time and time again, then he or she may stop reading or subscribing out of annoyance or sheer frustration.
Do you use explanatory titles? Some programs could render your titles unremarkable in search engine results. This may cause a lower number of clicks than you could obtain with optimized entry headings. If your title places your blog name before a common subject, e.g. The Wanderlust Chronicles of Snarf – New Rides at Six Flags, the latter part may get cut from the displayed search results.
Change it so that the subject appears first. Your titles should also describe the entry briefly, and give the reader a grasp of what your post discusses. In this case, 'swoop, there it is!' as the heading for an article about the migratory patterns of the Blacktailed Godwit is not recommended. Using vivid titles, especially for new blogs with a relatively small audience, should be an initial step in blog optimization.
Do you make fresh content? Writing innovative blog posts boosts the chance of increasing your readership, and making a loyal following out of the viewers you already have. Some of your fans may be bloggers themselves, and these bloggers could link their site to yours. A follower of that blogger may find a topic of yours interesting and choose to discuss it as well.
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What's your color theory? Fluorescent yellow on a mauve background may serve to attract instant attention, while a somber white on black may be too severe. Your colors should fit your theme.
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Minimize your blog's trackback and comment spam. Yahoo or Google could come across spam links on your blog site, or stumble upon bad-quality sites that were submitted by a blog spammer. A lot of tools are available on the Web for specific blogging platforms. These utilities can help control spam associated with trackbacks and comments.
Classify your posts with specific categories. After writing an article, place it in a few categories that are related to the entry. If you write an article about Paris Hilton's My New BFF, for example, you can tag it with the terms 'Paris Hilton' and 'MTV reality show.' Placing it under vague categories, such as 'new,' 'comedy,' 'hit,' among others; would make it hard to find. The entry would be hard to locate within your blog site, if your blog discusses a wide variety of TV shows.
Manage your CSS. Many blogs tend to overuse CSS in their quest for a distinctive, tailor-made look. Rather than work with a blog stylist who will leave the CSS on individual pages of the template, one can utilize various built-in design templates which contain the CSS in an outside file. Situating all CSS internally can litter your pages. This can force the entry text (the page's most significant section) deep into the HTML code, rather than right after the CSS coding.
Purchase a domain name for your site. If your free blog host decides to fold up due to one reason or another, your blog might be left high and dry. All the time and effort that goes into establishing your blog could go to waste if your blog host goes out of business. Instead of thinking about how search engines will index your blog site on another domain, create a contingency plan. A well-recognized blog needs a URL that search engines can always crawl. WordPress and Blogger permit an owner to utilize their blog services and display his own domain in place of their branded domain.
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Some bloggers may maintain that patience is a virtue – blogs will eventually hit high search ranking results after a certain amount of time. Why waste time when you can cut the waiting time drastically, and thus get bigger, faster? In the realm of blog optimization for search engines, one can encounter various obstacles. Proactivity is key here – rather than wait for the bots to come to you, be aggressive. An optimized blog will have an improved chance of surviving, and thriving, whatever comes its way.
I do have a slow hosting service, and it shows! It takes quite a while for me to navigate my blogs and it takes a long time to complete any actions on it. I surmise that this means it is slow for my visitors, too.You could lose your viewers if your hosting service is too slow.
This is entirely due to my hosting service. A friend was using the same service, had the same problems as I have, and these problems vanished when she moved to another hosting service.


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Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out hotel in Neuss is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Jever Skihalle and within 9 mi (15 km) of Wochenmarkt Carlsplatz and Freizeitpark Ulenbergstrasse. Lake Kaarster and Uedesheimer Rheinbogen are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Hotel Features
With direct access to the slopes, Hotel Fire & Ice makes guests feel at home with amenities like a full-service spa, ski storage, and ski passes.
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All 79 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and pillowtop beds. Comforts include pillow menus and down comforters, and guests will also appreciate thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers.
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During the winter, enjoy onsite recreation like downhill skiing and snowboarding. After a day on the slopes, indulge in a treatment at the full-service spa or enjoy the other amenities, including a fitness center and a steam room. Hotel Fire & Ice helps provide the perfect ski vacation with ski storage, skiing lessons, and ski equipment rentals.
High-speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury hotel also offers a sauna and ski passes.
Hotel Fire & Ice has designated areas for smoking.
- 24-hour front desk
- Fitness facilities
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- Total number of rooms - 79
- Number of floors - 6
- ATM/banking
- Meeting rooms
- Free RV, bus, truck parking
- Ski passes available
- Spa services on site
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Fireplace in lobby
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- Designated smoking areas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Multilingual staff
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- Year Built 2011
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- Number of meeting rooms - 14
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- Number of buildings/towers - 1
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Salzburger Hochalm - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
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Salzburger Alm Biergarten - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
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This July 12th and 13th, 2002, the Weekly Alibi's 8th Annual Short Film Fiesta will take place at the Kimo Theater, located in historic downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. And for the first time ever, a screening of the Fiesta film finalists will be held at the state capital in Santa Fe.
The Alibi Short Film Fiesta is totally dedicated to the short film because it "captures the spirit of independent filmmaking thanks to its relatively small cost to create, making the art of filmmaking more accessible than ever." A committee of Alibi newspaper staff members and other judges plan to whittle down the 200-plus entries from all over the world and choose the best 10 to 15 to showcase.
To find out more about the Fiesta, visit the official site of the Alibi paper.
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Seriously, I'm not asking for much, but it would be nice to know which mod closes a thread, and for what reasons. Such information would go a long way in knowing what it is that is acceptable, and what is not. However, doing so would also tell us which mods close stuff simply cuz they don't like the topic being discussed, or the criticisms being levied. Still though, closing a thread anonymously leaves too much to be assumed IMO. Just my 2 cents.
That is an Ian issue and probably has to do with the software being used. In the recent situation the person who started the thread closed it an objected when a mod opened the thread up again the mod locked the thread at the request of the OP.
I know Patters, and FTW, used to sometimes type in bold, why the thread was locked, and to "contact so & so if you would like to have the thread re-opened". I think doing that for closed threads would clear up some questions posters might have.
The OP, IcyPatriot, felt the thread had been hijacked so decided to delete it, which is permissable per patsfans policies for subscribers. I undeleted it, but he protested, so I closed it, and then, after consultation with Ian deleted it.


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SoCal Edison Customers Could Incur Costs From San Onofre Closure
The operator of the San Onofre nuclear power plant is defending its closure to customers who may wind up paying hundreds of millions of dollars in shutdown costs.
Officials Warn Of Upcoming 405 Freeway Closure In O.C.
Officials want Southern Californians to be prepared for another freeway closure that will route thousands of cars onto side streets next weekend.
Commuters Endure First Work-Day Closure Of Sunset Boulevard Off-Ramp
The 120-day closure, which began Friday night with the demolition of the ramp, is part of the I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project.
NB I-405 Off-Ramp To Sunset Blvd. To Close For 120 Days
The northbound I-405 off-ramp to Sunset Boulevard will be shut down for 120 days starting Friday night.
Metro Announces 120-Day Closure Of NB I-405 Off-Ramp To Sunset Blvd.
Metro announced Thursday a 120-day closure of the northbound I-405 off-ramp to Sunset Boulevard.
Japanese Firm To Fight Nuke Plant Negligence Claim
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. will fight Southern California Edison's allegations of gross negligence in the design and manufacture of steam tubes built for the San Onofre nuclear power plant, which has been permanently shut down due to excessive wear in the tubes.
Southern California Edison Blames Mitsubishi For San Onofre Plant Closure
Southern California Edison says it is seeking to hold Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. and Mitsubishi Nuclear Energy Systems liable for defective steam generators that forced the closure of the San Onofre nuclear power plant.
Hearing Held On Potential Of Increased Greenhouse Gases Following San Onofre Closure
Southern California Edison, which owns San Onofre, said the utility's greenhouse emissions rose last year after the plant shut down due to safety and equipment issues.
Portions Of 405 Freeway In The Sepulveda Pass To Close Tuesday Through Friday Nights
Portions of the 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass will be closed Tuesday through Friday nights for work on the Skirball Bridge.
Residents, Union Workers To Protest Closure Of South LA Supermarket
South Los Angeles residents, union members and community activists will rally Thursday to protest the expected closure of a Ralph's supermarket.
Gas Leak Forces Evacuations In Newbury Park
Residents were evacuated Wednesday as firefighters worked to fix a natural gas leak in Newbury Park, fire officials said.
14 Freeway In Lancaster Reopens After Dust Storm
A dust storm in Lancaster Tuesday afternoon caused multiple vehicle collisions and prompted the closure of the Antelope Valley (14) Freeway for hours.
Northbound 405 Freeway To Close At Santa Monica Boulevard Friday Night
The northbound 405 Freeway will be closed at Santa Monica Boulevard from 11 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday.
Coldwater Canyon Avenue Reopens 2 Days Ahead Of Schedule
Coldwater Canyon Avenue in Studio City, which has been shut down for six days a week since late March, has reopened two days ahead of schedule.
OC Hospital Closure Has Parents Worried About Future Of Severely Disabled Children
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Supergrass Bassist Breaks Back; Vedder, Black Lips for 'Burn to Shine'
Rock stars have been known to engage in a few strange activities, from Pete Doherty blood-squirting antics to Akon's fervent fan appreciation, and this latest news tidbit of news join their ranks: While sleepwalking, Supergrass Mick Quinn fell out of a window and broke his back. According to Billboard.com, Quinn, vacationing at a villa in the south of France, fell from the first story window while walking in his sleep and broke two vertebrae and damaged his heel. As a result, the band has been forced to cancel a homecoming gig in Oxford, England. "We hope the crazy fool gets back on his feet as soon as possible," said frontman Gaz Coombes. "I'm sure he'll make a full recovery; he's a tough cookie".
Seattle, Atlanta, Louisville in Canty's 'Burn to Shine' DVD
Fugazi drummer Brendan Canty and director Christoph Green are prepping the latest DVD installments of Burn to Shine, a film project featuring bands performing in soon-to-be demolished homes in their respective hometowns. The DVD will showcase performances from Mastodon, Deerhunter, the Black Lips, Shannon Wright, and Snowden, all who performed in Atlanta, a set from Will Oldham, Shipping News, and Magik Markers in Louisville, and a peculiar gig from Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard, Minus the Bear, and the Long Winters, among others, in Seattle.
"At the last minute it was rescued by some guy who came to the filming. He walked by and saw Eddie Vedder playing inside this really cute bungalow," Canty tells Billboard.com of the dilapidated home used as a venue in Seattle. "So this guy walked by and was like, 'I have to buy this house.' I think he bought it for really cheap, lifted it onto a truck and put it on a new foundation in Ballard. He saved it from the wrecking ball. We have footage of the house being moved."
The Atlanta installment, following the release of the Seattle performance, features Mastodon performing acoustic "minus the drummer," which Canty claims "is amazing. Their records are totally impressive, but when you hear them play the songs on acoustic guitars, you realize how interesting their music is. In addition, "Black Lips played and threw shit around the room. They brought their own light show."
The Louisville bit, although now derailed by post-production issues, will follow the Seattle and Atlanta episodes, and showcases a "fabulous" home built by "this guy who was very religious, but also a musician," with whom Canty wants to interview before the DVD's release.
Though no release dates have yet-to-be announced, Canty hopes all the recently filmed installment will be out by Christmas.
Patrick Wolf Unveils U.S. Tour
Irish lad Patrick Wolf will assume The Magic Position this fall with a string of North American performances, set to kick off in Philadelphia Sept. 30, Pitchfork reports. From there, the eclectic singer/songwriter, who recently announced his retirement, only to refute his own claims just days later, will stroll through eastern cities such as New York, Boston, and Chicago before leaping west and descending the coast from Vancouver, B.C. to Los Angeles.
Patrick Wolf tour dates:
9/30, Philadelphia, PA (Fillmore)
10/1, Washington, DC (Black Cat)
10/3, New York, NY (Webster Hall)
10/4, Boston, MA (Paradise)
10/5, Montreal, QC (Cabaret du Musée Juste Pour Rire)
10/6, Toronto, ON (Lee's Palace)
10/8, Detroit, MI (St. Andrew's Hall)
10/9, Chicago, IL (Metro)
10/11, Portland, OR (Wonder Ballroom)
10/12, Vancouver, BC (The Plaza)
10/13, Seattle, WA (Neumo's)
10/15, San Francisco, CA (Mezzanine)
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Burgerville, the Vancouver-based restaurant chain known for its local ingredients and gourmet burgers, will open a second restaurant in the busy community of Tigard, Ore., on Monday, according to a statement issued Friday.
The Tigard site, at 12785 S.W. Pacific Highway, is the company's first new location in more than a decade and represents zero-net growth for Burgerville. The burger chain last opened a new restaurant in 2001 at Northeast 162nd Avenue and Fourth Plain Boulevard in Vancouver. In September, it shuttered a long-time downtown Vancouver walk-up and the site was cleared to make way for an apartment complex proposed by Prestige Development.
To date, no construction has started on the empty downtown site, a barren sector near Vancouver's vacant former city hall.
By contrast, the new restaurant in Tigard fronts one of the region's busiest highways.
"Ninty-nine West (also called Pacific Highway) is one of the area's highest, in terms of number of cars," said Debi Mollahan, chief executive officer of the 300-member Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce.
Burgerville's written statement said the company has received numerous requests from residents to expand there. Representatives of the chain were not available to comment on the new restaurant, slated to open at 10 a.m. Monday and employ 45 full- and part-time workers.
"I think it's very positive because it's bringing jobs to the local area, plus a really good option for food because (Burgerville) is fresh, local and sustainable," Mollahan said.
Tigard is a suburb of the Portland metropolitan area and home to about 48,000 residents.
Burgerville's new Tigard restaurant will be the company's second in that city. The chain also operates a restaurant at Carman Drive and Interstate 5.


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Firstly, where did this story of the donkey, the man and his son come from ? I heard it as a child, but it seems universal, and does make a valid point about the futility of trying to satisfy human demands; but what is it's origin ? Back in the 1960's a Nigerian musician Ebenezer Obey popularised the story in one of his songs in his local Nigerian dialect, Yoruba. Certainly though the story has other origins.
I have read translations from Arabic into English which I thoroughly enjoyed and I am rather disappointed to learn that the Arabic language is in such an infernal mess. I have read translations by Yusuf Ali and N.J. Dawood - The Koran , A thousand and one nights, and a few of Fathi Ghanem - but I know no Arabic whatsoever. However I know N.J. Dawood struggled with various editions of the Holy Koran, and I recall that he in fact said in a preface to one of the editions that all he could offer was an interpretation and not a translation which is fair enough and an fact anyone who speaks at least two languages competently should be aware of. The idea though that a language can diverge to such an extent that those who speak what is described as the same language may well find it impossible to communicate effectively, I find incredible. I am not sure I would want to step into this hornets nest of incomprehensibility. Everyone knows that the Arabs are great storytellers, and one wonders what one might be missing though. The French and the Spanish have the experience of trying to develop and promote their respective languages artificially, though they have both learnt that it is devilishly difficult and ultimately doomed. In a perverse sense perhaps the varieties of Arabic again demonstrate the futility of trying to impose a language on people. Language ultimately develops organically and adapts to the experience and environment that it evolves in, it has to be a natural evolution among people, and cannot be forced or contrived.
I have learnt so much from this blog-post, I constantly regret that there was no such thing available when I was a younger person. Is it possible Johnson would indulge those of us who would love one, with a blog on German, such as has just been done for Arabic ? One person at least would be hugely grateful !


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quote:because the 49ers totally handled the team Atlanta just beat.
quote:49ers are going to destroy us just like the Seahawks were going to?
quote:What's up with all the Falconcessed morons on this board?
quote:The falcons arent any good
quote:i dont know why this is allowed on this board.
quote:Falcon fans sure get upset easy. You know you got lucky. Congrats on the win, but it's not like it was impressive.
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Final beam raised on new Bucknell building
LEWISBURG — An orange beam, painted with the Bucknell "B" and signed by a number of faculty, staff and students, was lifted onto the university's newest facility.
Known as Academic West, the 70,000 square foot facility is the first new academic building constructed at Bucknell since 2004 says university President John Bravman. "This is for many of our social science faculty, it also has classrooms and meeting space for students, staff and faculty."
The building, located on the southwest portion of campus, will anchor a new academic quad. Jen Lassen, a Bucknell sophomore, is the Vice President of her class and says the new building represents growth. "There will be a lot of features we are hearing about and we're excited that the campus will expand not only academic growth, but student growth as well."
A crowd showed up to see the last beam placed on the building Thursday morning. Academic West is scheduled to be open for the 2013 fall semester. (Sara Bartlett)
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I want to build a 1911 that will make me not wamt to shoot any other type. i know what enternal parts im hoing to use just havent decided on a slide and frame, looking for as full size with no rail. Any suggestions on what I should go with
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High angle hell. Death and destruction from above.
I've built several Trust me- you'll be money ahead to just buy the one you want
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I agree with Hoss. The special tools needed, the knowledge needed, the experience needed is not for the faint of heart. Although you won't save money, there is still the satisfaction of "I did it myself". Check the frame and slide combos at www.brownells.com as a starting point. For most, you could buy a complete pistol for the price.
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SHALLOTTE—The town planning board has scheduled a workshop with a developer whose request for plat approval was shot down Tuesday night because of last-minute revisions.
Instead of recommending to the board of aldermen final plat approval for phase 1A of Sea Wynde Plantation, planning board members voted to meet with developer Adam Lisk on June 26 before the July 1 board of aldermen meeting to work out the issues staff and the board members had with the original plat.
SUNSET BEACH—The Sunset Beach Planning Board has rejected a setback variance for a sewer pump house.
At a June 5 board of adjustment hearing, URS Greiner Corp., the engineering company charged with building the Brunswick County-operated sewer system, requested a variance to the 25-foot front yard setback for a two-story vacuum pump house on a vacant lot at 407 North Shore Drive East.
They are the largest, deadliest storms on Earth, and 14 of them have affected the Brunswick County coast since 1900.
Hurricanes are a constant threat for the residents of Brunswick County, and last Thursday evening Brunswick County Emergency Services sponsored a public forum to help residents understand how to prepare for these storms.
With an expert panel of speakers that included representatives from FEMA, the state department of crime and public safety and the National Weather Service, the message seemed to be the same—be prepared.
I'm sure global warming supporters are jumping for joy with the temperatures soaring faster than gas prices.
You know it's hot out there when the conversation turns from rising gas prices to rising temperatures.
On a recent 99-degree day in Wilmington, my brother was complaining to me that it was even hotter and more humid in his D.C. suburb, missing the coastal breeze of Southeastern North Carolina.
With normal early-June highs teetering around the mid-80s mark in our part of the world, the recent temperatures have people talking.
Now that Barack Obama is the Democratic nominee and John McCain is the Republican nominee, the question is who will step up to the plate and address the energy crises?
Obama used a high-tech political machine driven by 20-and 30-year-olds to dismantle an old guard, 20-year-old Clinton political machine. The question is does he have any high–tech ideas to address America's energy crises?
When Calabash Mayor Anthony Clemmons ran for election last year, he said, "The citizens of Calabash are calling for a 'better today' as well as a 'better tomorrow.' They want to see leadership, integrity and confidence restored to the office of mayor, and I fully support their goals."
When a Beacon reporter called him on deadline for a brief pre-election interview over the telephone, Clemmons spoke off-the-cuff and apparently voiced what was in his mind and heart without a prepared script.
The following cases were adjudicated over five days of District Criminal Court on May 7, 8, 9, 12 and 13 in Bolivia.
Wednesday, May 7
Judge Marion R. Warren presided over the following cases with prosecutor Cathi Radford and courtroom clerk Michelle Warth:
Jenna Agee, improper equipment, costs.
Wanda Jean Agee, improper equipment, costs.
Sasha Vanessa Ahlers, improper equipment, costs.
Haitham F. Albarghouti, improper equipment, costs.
Jacob Lewis Arthur, improper equipment, costs.
Shaun Erik Ashley, improper equipment, costs.
The Brunswick County Grand Jury under the direction of Judge Ola M. Lewis with prosecutor Rex Gore and courtroom clerk Kay Fowler returned the following indictments during a Superior Court session on May 19:
Kyle Charles Ahneman, 21, of 2704 W. Yacht Drive, Oak Island; felony maintain vehicle/dwelling/place controlled substance.
April Leigh Allred, 27, of 1901 Raeford Road, Boiling Spring Lakes; felony possession of marijuana.
The county athletes of the year in baseball, softball, soccer and track had stellar seasons.
Wally Kamfolt, who helped lead the West Brunswick Trojans to the Mideastern Conference championship, is the Baseball Player of the Year.
Heather Carter, who pitched the Lady Trojans to 14 of their 19 victories, is the Softball Player of the Year.
Alexandra Young of South Brunswick, an all-state player, is the Soccer Player of the Year.
Shawn Sanders of North Brunswick, who won four events at the county track meet, is the Male Track Athlete of the Year.
A sixth-place finish in the Sam's Town 400 Friday in Texas moved Chad McCumbee into eighth place in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series standings. He will try to improve on that position in the Cool City Customs 200 Saturday in Michigan.
McCumbee and Team MRD are optimistic as they head to this 2-mile banked oval. These tracks have been a strong suit for the team.
"This is a cool place to go to," McCumbee said. "Most of the major manufacturers are based in the area, so it's good when you can run well in front of them.


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A Superfamily fic.
Ages: Peter - 6, Penny - 5, but not in this story.
Warnings: mild language, like once, and guy/guy kissing.
"Peter, eat your vegetables," Steve reminds the six year-old.
"But Pop, they're gross." Peter wrinkles his nose.
"I know what you mean, b OW!" Tony's cut off by Steve's boot swinging into his shin. "But Papa cooked 'em just for you," he amends, clenching his teeth.
"Can I go play outside?"
"Not until you finish your dinner." Steve's face is stern as he takes a swig of water.
"Master Peter, local weather reports suggest a thunderstorm is on its way," JARVIS cuts in. "I'm afraid it is not suitable playing weather." They all peer out the window, noticing the dark clouds overhead. Peter slumps in his chair, dropping his fork onto the plate with a loud clank.
"What about
three more bites?" Tony bargains.
"Five," Steve argues. "And you didn't finish yours, either." Tony and Peter look to the inventor's plate, where, sure enough, a small pile of vegetables sits untouched. Across the table, Steve's plate is completely clean. Always the mature one, he sticks his tongue out at his husband, earning a giggle from Peter.
Steve shakes his head, a smile on his lips. "What am I gonna do with you two?" he asks, reaching over to ruffle Peter's hair. Peter grins a wide toothy smile, and points out the window.
"Lightning!" he yells.
"Rain," Steve comments.
"Thunder," Tony adds after a large crack.
Then the lights go out, leaving family in the dark.
"Well, shit" is all Tony can manage to say, itching to fill the silence.
"Tony!" Steve scolds. "Watch your mouth!"
"Sorry." Two small hands land on Tony's thigh, making him jump. "Jesus!" Even in the dark he can make out Steve's disapproving frown. "Peter, please tell me that's you."
"Daddy, where'd the lights go?"
"The storm must've knocked them out. Don't worry; they'll be back soon," Tony reassures the boy.
"Papa, does this mean I still have to eat my vegetables?" Tony feels his son's fingers cross on his leg and chuckles.
Steve laughs, face lit up by a bolt of lightning. "I guess you and your dad are off the hook for tonight." Peter jumps and high-fives Tony, making both men laugh again. "Where are the flashlights, hon?"
"Third drawer by the stove, I think," Tony replies. Steve makes his way over and rummages through the drawer, making a triumphant noise as he locates one. Click. Click click. Click. "There's no light," he says in his special "smart ass" voice.
"I noticed," Steve says gruffly. Peter climbs into his daddy's lap and rests his head on his chest, cheek pressed to the ARC reactor.
"Wait!" the boy cries triumphantly. He pushes Tony's t-shirt up, revealing the tank top underneath with the blue light shining through the material. "Daddy can be the flashlight!"
"Great idea, Pete!" Steve praises. Tony slips off the shirt, noticing Steve's eyes trace the muscles along his arms in the dim light. He smirks, making Steve blush. "I'll just, uh, put these dishes up, and we'll camp out in the living room tonight. How's that sound?"
"Cool!" Peter jumps up and carries his plate to the sink, Tony following. "I'm gonna get my pillow!" He trots off down the hall, feeling his way in the darkness. Tony takes the opportunity to sneak up behind his husband and kiss his neck softly, making Steve shiver. He leaves a trail of kisses from his collarbone up to his ear, playfully tugging at his earlobe with his teeth. Steve leans back into Tony, his hands covering the ones wrapped around his waist. Then Tony zones into the spot that makes Steve crazy and begins sucking at the skin.
" Steve moans. "Not now
"Why not?" he whispers back, turning he super soldier's head to reach his lips.
"Peter will be back any second," Steve sighs into Tony's mouth.
"Right, and JARVIS'll let us know."
Steve turns around fully, pulling the other man closer to him without unlocking their lips. "Tony, the power's out."
"Right, I knew that." The kiss deepens, however, Tony's hand finding the waistband of Steve's jeans.
"I found my pillow!" Peter says triumphantly, returning to the kitchen. Steve and Tony pull apart hastily, wiping away the strand of saliva still connecting the two.
"Great, kiddo. Let's go get some blankets from the hall closet." Steve hurries towards the hall, Tony waiting for him to realize what was missing. "Uh, Tony, could you
lead the way?" he asks sheepishly.
Tony smirks. "Sure thing, Cap." He slips his hand around Steve's, entwining their fingers. The soft thumps of Peter's little feet follow the superhusbands, and they grab a large assortment of blankets and pillows. Guided by Tony, they create a cozy nest on the floor of the living room.
"Clint would be proud," Tony remarks as he examines their handiwork. Steve laughs and Tony grins widely at him before grabbing Peter and collapsing onto the floor. Peter giggles as his dads begin tickling him mercilessly, the giggles becoming infectious laughter.
"Oh, looks like it's time for bed," Tony says when the little boy begins to yawn. Steve tucks him into the large warm nest and lies down next to his son, Tony on the other side.
"Goodnight Peter," Tony whispers.
"We love you," Steve adds, kissing the boy's forehead. Then he looks at Tony. "Goodnight, Tony."
"I love you," he answers, a rare thing for the billionaire to say.
Steve just smiles. "I know."


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La Pizzeria Italiana
La Pizzeria Italiana welcomes you to a hidden secret located in Catford, Lewisham. Tucked away in a quiet corner you'll be forgiven if you have yet to discover this hidden dining gem. La Pizzeria Italiana is passionate about food and has been since first opening our doors in 1986, serving you with authentic Italian food that will see you return again and again.
£25 and under
Venue Details & Map
La Pizzeria Italiana
- Address
3, Eros House Brownhill RdLondonSE6 2EF
Very small Italian place with very good pizza. It's thin crust Italian pizza with an authentic menu (you know, any menu that starts with Margherita, and includes Funghi, Quattro Formaggi and Quattro Staggioni, etc). It reminds me of some of the best pizza I've had in NYC. Do it, now.more
I have been a regular here for over 25 years. The food is always very good and the staff friendly and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. We moved out of Catford 10 years ago and still find reasons to eat their regularly. If you like Italian food, give it a try, you won't be disappointed. It's Catfords best kept secret!more
I think i just had the best pizza in London. Om nom nom nom
It's hidden behind the pillars of a god-awfull 60s building so you can easily miss it, indeed I've been walking past it for 18months, BUT NO MORE.
I had a pizza freshly thrown about in the air by Italian people. It ws fab, chrisp ad soft dough lots of toppings, om nom nom.
They do thin crust italian pizzas and lots of pastas...more
This is indeed a gem of a restaurant. My first visit was to host a slightly noisy birthday party and this was met with smiles all round from the staff. They did not even mind all the balloons tied to the chairs. The food was superb and the service was extremely friendly and efficient. Not many restaurants allow you to bring your own birthday cake which they brought out and then brought us...more
This Italian Restaurant is tucked away and many will have passed a gem without realising it. It was recommended to me from a local residant in Catford about 5 years ago and I've been a regular ever since.
Rarely will you find such good food, and at extremely low prices. There truly is nothing bad that I can say about this restaurant. The service is fast and friendly, in fact the owner gets...more


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Step 1: Start with a Stick!
I use "instrument-grade" wood such as mahogany and black walnut. Once I built one out of a African wood called bebinca. All our wood is donated to the Andy Mackie Music Foundation, for the purpose of teaching children to make and play their own musical instrument.
If acquiring these kinds of wood is just not possible, heck, then try using what is available to you, such as ash or another type of non-instrument-grade wood. The reason I suggest ash, is that it may bend more easily in a future step. Experimentation is most encouraged!
Here the measurements can vary. If you want to make a wider one to accommodate more than three strings, that will work too! Our kids have made many with varying lengths, including 12 inches longer than 30.5 inches, as well as shorter "ukulele-sized" instruments with less of a fretboard range.
Noting the direction of grain is important, such that when it is time to cut the fret wire grooves, the saw slices perpendicular to the grain.
Thank you
Also, the type of wood may produce a different sound as well. (the spruce on the front produces a warmer softer sound, and if switched to the harder maple on the front, produces a tinnier sharper sound.
Lastly, to answer your question, Here locally there is a fine woods store (Edensaw woods) , which although might not be in your local area, surely you might find an equivalent supplier?
Good luck,
Why is the bridge slanted? I can't ever recall seeing that on an instrument. I admit most of my instrument experience is viol biased (violin, viola, cello, bass) and none of these have a slanted bridge. Thank you in advance anyone that knows :)
I'm very sorry your friend passed away, but thanks to your posting this, his legacy reaches even to Australia! Thanks again, I'm going to have a go at this soon!
Your comment made me realize that i had completely left out the step for making the bridge, as well as where to measure and place the bridge. I shall edit this, and add a step to alleviate confusion. (I wasn't sure what you meant as backwards.)
What I do realize is that I wasn't clear enough on the tuning measurements, That the Nut side close to the tuners, is where the first fret groove is sliced. Thanks for pointing out things I need to clarify!
Also, I guess we had put the tuner pegs facing up as a default, without much thought... I'll make a few with the tuners going the other way. (sometimes when they get set on a tabletop carelessly, the instruments will slip out of tune.)
Additionally, Your instructable taught me a few things which I'll modify for the next one we build! Thanks for that!
I understand they are tuned to DGD. Do you know if DAD tab's work the same on the DGD?
Thank you
DGD works of course, although I had often tuned them to GDG!
Mr. Mackie's family states the tuning for GDG but in the videos when Mr. Mackie hands the stick over to another person to tune it, he tunes it in DGD.
My first one is GDG right now but that may change. I'll string the next one tonight and perhaps in GDG to see how the TABS work in that tuning.
I plan to finish the Friger build in DAD like my dulcimer.
For now I guessed at a height for a bridge and it seems to work but I feel it is on the tall side, I guess it might be players choice in the end.
Thank you
I just updated this post. The last step shows a picture of which strings to use. They are: GHS strings, for Dulcimer, Banjo, Tenor Banjo, or Mandolin. They come in a 4 string set. The thickest string measures: .020 inches diameter *(tuned to low G.) the next two strings measure: .012 inches diameter, and are tuned to D, and high G.
Sincerely, Evan
This last saturday, November 5th, Andy Mackie passed away. He was 72 years old. To those of us who all loved Andy, he will be very much missed. His legacy continues to flourish, bringing music to children.
Sincerely, Evan.
Here is the article in the peninsula daily newspaper:
also pic says #784 wire when the discription says #764. just saying
specifically for fret wire: http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Fretting_supplies/Stewart-MacDonald_Fretwire.html
764 is the correct size (for just the three below tuner holes) thanks for pointing out the error. The size on these probably don't matter as much, they can also be 141 size. The metal wire just prevents the strings from carving into the wood. Just make sure the NUT (first fret) is thicker size to ride higher above the rest of the fretboard wire.
FYI: Andy Mackie has visited my son's school a couple of times, and I have him myself. Very down to earth guy. He's one of my son's heroes and even asked me to take a picture of Andy and him together.
Andy is an inspiration to us all! I had the great privilege of working with Andy all during the 1st year at Chimacum. *(this is now the Third year of the program.)
As of this writing, he recently suffered from yet another heart attack, and is presently in the care of a hospital in Michigan. Please check his facebook page for updates. We are all thinking about him!
Another technique I use, is to double or triple the thickness of the end piece. Then I just sand the corners until they're round on the belt sander.


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