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The first time may be an oversight. Now it's just sloppy
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Illegal votes could've been difference maker in close elections
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Is the deal anti-competitive or an expression of the free market?
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From Russia with love
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Linebacker James Harrison , who missed last week's game with a knee injury, is questionable.
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Heyward has come on strong lately, and now has 46 tackles and four sacks on the season, both of which are personal bests.
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Micro Kickboard is the official US distributor for innovative Swiss company Micro-Mobility, maker of the world's best-rated brand of scooters and kickboards and other innovative products used for urban mobility. Micro leads the revolution in personal transport for urbanites and suburbanites alike and from its start in 1999 Micro has been known for its precision engineering, minimalist designs and quality materials, winning prestigious design awards worldwide. Fuel-free, foldable, smooth-gliding.
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Micro continues to revolutionize personal transport in 2015 with several new products will expand the alternatives for with several new launches in 2015: Micro Luggage Re-loaded, the luggage that moves you; the Pedalflow, the folding bicycle without a seat - an amazing design that's perfect for short commutes to the office or to the beach, working the glutes as you go, and the Black Ice, the snow scooter designed for terrain parks. Coming next is the e-micro one, micro's electric scooter, slated to be top of its class. Spring 2015.
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As mentioned above, Micro-Mobility in Zurich is the headquarters for Micro Worldwide. Micro applies innovation to everything they do, to their corporate culture, management style, advertising and distribution. They speak of being a Micro 'family' and they truly are. They are loyal, collaborative and always working to continually improve each product. Today, Micro scooters are the highest quality, best-reviewed scooters available, sold in 80 countries and over 4000 stores around the world. Learn more about Micro at www.micro.ms.
The story behind the creation of the Micro scooter and kickboard has become widely known: Wim Ouboter, who at the time lived just outside Zurich, Switzerland, found it too far to walk to enjoy his favourite bratwurst sausage at the Sternen Grill, but too short a distance to bring out his bicycle. In no time at all, Wim, together with his wife Janine, had invented the simple, mobile and easily foldable scooter, triggering the worldwide boom starting in the year 2000. Wim and the team went on to create many other award-winning innovations in the years that followed, continuing to this day with the recent award-winning Micro Mini 3in1, Micro Luggage, Pedalflow and E-micro. CEO Hans-Peter Bolliger was the early innovator in the sport of freestyle riding (also known xtreme or stunt scooters) and today he leads the global Micro team, one of the top teams in the world!
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Granted, people could always trip over your cable without any fault of your own, but at that rate, anyone could always come over and spill stuff on your laptop as well. Moot point.
By that logic, why bother with a seat belt when someone could always shoot me in the face?
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If you have to code for IE6 you can't use transparent PNGs can you?
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Using javascript to create script nodes can get around this problem, but only if the script you're loading doesn't have (for example) document.write(). So it's useless for ads as they are currently done.
I've actually tried overriding document.write(), and got it working fairly smoothly in FF. Not in IE, of course.
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Or, if you're going to go the route of ringtones, make them really annoying ringtones, like I do.
Achy Breaky Heart. Hold On. Islands in the Stream.
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if we take the reverse case, particles being incapable of free will would seem to imply that we oursleves don't have free will.
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Perth, Australia – Kieran Powell was delighted he managed to get the highest score of his limited-overs career and felt the 83 runs he made against Australia on Sunday was a breakthrough innings.
PERTH, Australia – Australia defeated West Indies by 54 runs in the second One-Day International at the WACA Ground here Sunday.
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Australia lead the five-match series 1-0 following their victory by 9 wickets.
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At JW Marriott®, we see wine as an opportunity to share, reflect and inspire. Whether it's savoring a robust cabernet over pleasant conversation and a perfectly grilled steak, sipping a crisp chardonnay while watching a beautiful sunset on a tropical beach, or just having the time and space to simply explore a new varietal and its subtle nuances, wine is a perfect accompaniment to life's pleasures.
That's why we have created the JWM Wine Club. It is a celebration of wine in a distinctive club experience that complements our guests' shared passion for wine. Members enjoy exclusive wine access, curated club shipments, and winery tasting privileges.
JW Marriott believes is curated experiences, so each quarterly shipment represents a careful selection of some of the best California wines delivered directly to you. With the accompanying newsletter rich with JW Wine Ambassador tasting notes, exploration of key wine topics, and pairing recipes crafted by our best JW Marriott Chefs, this is truly a unique culinary experience well worth the $165 average price per shipment, plus tax & shipping fees.
"Membership has rewarded me with many great wine finds – new favorite varietals and special labels that I would never have explored on my own trips to the wine store. I look forward to what new discoveries my next shipment will hold."
– Russ K., member since 2013
JW Marriott hand-selected five premier Napa and Sonoma wineries to feature in our wine club shipments based on how well they represent the diversity of California wines paired a deep understanding of our member taste preferences. This uniquely curated collection of wineries, boasting singular wine styles and impressive histories of winemaking excellence, grant our members exclusive access to highly coveted small lot wines typically sold only at the winery.
Stags' Leap Winery is the foremost producer of Napa Valley Petite Sirah and one of the leading Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons. Winemaker Christophe Paubert embraces an old world style of crafting estate grown, terroir-driven wines that are a pure expression of the land. Deeply rooted knowledge of the vineyards drives the quality of their hand-crafted wines that capture the true essence of the Stags' Leap estate. Framed by the dramatic palisades to the east, the estate's volcanic and alluvial soils are acknowledged as a contributing factor to the region's reputation for Cabernet Sauvignon. Paying attention to this gift, understanding and working with its potential, lies at the heart of winemaking on this historic estate.
Christophe Paubert, Winemaker and General Manager at Stags' Leap Winery – For Christophe Paubert, the identity of a wine is found through the terroir. Christophe's career has spanned the industry from sales to winemaking, and his impressive background includes positions at Chateau d'Yquem and Gruaud-Larose as well as projects in Chile, Spain and Washington State. But it was the terroir of Stags' Leap that drew him to California. "I believe that wine should express the uniqueness of the land, and the Stags' Leap wines have always showcased one of the most distinctive regions in the Napa Valley."
Christophe's winemaking philosophy is informed by the sum of his varied experiences. He makes wine the way he learned in France, to showcase the fruit and not the winemaker's hand, but he applies a technical understanding of each and every step of the process. "Wine is culture. There is history and tradition behind it. You enjoy it on the table with food and good conversation, and making wine involves working with other people. I recognize this same attitude toward wine and culture at Stags' Leap. I am happy to be here. Stags' Leap is place that becomes a part of you. It charms you. You set out on a ten minute walk, and before you know it you've been wandering the property for three hours."
JWM Member Tasting Perk – Receive preferred member pricing on property tour & tasting reservations with JWM wine club membership. Advanced reservation required, the winery does not accommodate walk-ins. Please call
Etude produces an enviable line-up of high quality, collectable Pinot Noirs from the esteemed Carneros Appellation. Its flagship wines are modeled on the best from Burgundy but speak clearly of their contemporary California origins. The winery's founding philosophy is that winemaking begins in the vineyard long before the harvest and, that inspired grape growing diminishes the need for intervention by the winemaker, resulting in an authentic expression of the varietal. Etude's celebrated Pinot Noirs and its small production of Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Rosé of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are vinified from grapes grown on the Estate. The consistent high quality of the grapes Etude grows and sources, combined with the skill and experience of the winemaking team, explains why Etude wines consistently earn the highest accolades from consumers, trade and wine critics.
Jon Priest, Winemaker and General Manager
Jon joined Etude in the spring of 2005 after spending over 15 years at some of the Central Coast's most celebrated wineries, including Wild Horse and Taz Vineyards. He established a reputation as an innovator, overseeing the crafting of more than 30 varietals, many of which earned critical acclaim and numerous awards. Through it all, Pinot Noir remained his passion, thus making Etude a perfect home.
"There's no better varietal with which to study the craft of winemaking than Pinot Noir. It is the most challenging, unforgiving and quixotic of all wine grapes, and yet the most delicate and transparent." Working together in this oenological quest for perfection with viticulturalist Franci Ashton, they transform the very finest Carneros and Napa Valley grapes into world-class wines sought out by the most discriminating wine lovers.
JWM Member Tasting Perk – Receive up to four complimentary tastings at the tasting bar with JWM wine club membership card. No advanced reservation required. Receive 15% wine purchase discount during your visit.
No winery more thoroughly embodies the timeless appeal and seductive flavor of Napa Valley than Beringer Vineyards, Napa's benchmark producer since its establishment in 1876. Now in its third century of crafting classic wines from Napa's finest appellations and vineyards, Beringer today is guided by Winemaker Laurie Hook. Beringer has built a legacy crafting renowned wines from a prized collection of Napa Valley vineyards, celebrating the uniqueness of each site and a remarkable winemaking tradition. For over thirty years, Beringer Private Reserve has been synonymous with the finest in Napa Valley wines. Built on generations of winemaking expertise and crafted from a prized collection of single vineyards, these wines epitomize the transcendent quality attainable through artful blending. The prestigious Private Reserve wines offer the best that Beringer has to offer, and Single Vineyard wines highlight the unique qualities of single site terroir. Beringer is the only winery to win Wine Spectator's "Wine of the Year" award for both a red and a white wine (1986 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and 1994 Private Reserve Chardonnay).
Laurie Hook, Chief Winemaker
Laurie Hook is only the seventh head winemaker in Beringer's over 130 year history. In 1986, Laurie came to Beringer as an enologist, a job that allowed her to solidify the scientific side of her training. In 1997, she was named assistant winemaker to Winemaster Ed Sbragia, and in 2000 was promoted to Chief Winemaker for Beringer Vineyards. "You can't make wine only through science," says Laurie. "California winemakers learned that in the 1970s and early 1980s, when a highly scientific approach resulted in very clean wines but not necessarily the most interesting ones. Ed has been a great mentor – he has shown me the importance of being true to oneself and that while the scientific part of winemaking is important (and fun), it is just as essential to trust your instincts."
"One of the great things about being part of such a long-standing winery is that it has given us the time to collect some fantastic vineyards. There is nothing better than being out in the vineyard tasting grapes in the early morning, just as the fog rises. Following that process through to a bottle that someone might enjoy 10 years later is part of what makes my work so fascinating. I find it incredibly rewarding to be able to remember each vintage in both winemaking and personal terms."
JWM Member Tasting Perk – Receive up to four complimentary Reserve Tastings in the Rhine House with JWM wine club membership card. No advanced reservation required. Receive 20% wine purchase discount during your visit.
Chateau St. Jean is the winery that put Sonoma County on the wine map. Built in 1973 on a family's dream to make world-class wines in Sonoma, Chateau St. Jean continues to set the quality standard for Sonoma County including the coveted Cinq Cépages, Sonoma's most lauded wine. Chateau St. Jean pioneered Sonoma single vineyard wines back in the 1970s and continues the tradition today with twelve vineyard designated wines that celebrate each uniquely expressive vineyard.
Chateau St. Jean's impressive portfolio of wines showcases the best of Sonoma County's diverse growing regions with a complex terrain of small valleys, benchlands and hillsides. A coastal appellation, it is favored with fog in the morning and sunny afternoons cooled by maritime breezes. From the cool Carneros area in the south to the more moderate Russian River and Alexander Valleys further north, a wide variety of grapes can enjoy the optimum climate to achieve rich varietal flavor.
Margo Van Staaveren, Winemaker
Margo Van Staaveren will celebrate her 35th harvest at Chateau St. Jean in fall 2014. During her long tenure with the winery, Margo has played a pivotal role in every facet of the winemaking process. As Winemaker, she makes the final decisions involving blend and style to produce consistently high quality wines in the super premium and luxury category. That's no small task considering Chateau St. Jean produces an extensive portfolio of Sonoma County, vineyard designated, and limited production reserve wines. Margo has been instrumental in the production of the winery's flagship wine, Cinq Cépages, since the premier 1990 vintage release. She was named "Winemaker of the Year" by Wine Enthusiast Magazine in 2008.
One of the things she enjoys most about her job is putting together the final blend for the Reserve wines. "Since no two vintages are alike, it gives us the opportunity to carefully search for the vineyard lots that offer the biggest fruit expression and the ability to age in order to create a wine that truly captures the best of the vintage," says Margo. The Reserve wines represent the most concentrated, distinctive and balanced wines made at Chateau St. Jean.
JWM Member Tasting Perk – receive up to four complimentary Reserve Tastings in the Vineyard Room with JWM wine club membership card. No advanced reservation required. Receive 20% wine purchase discount during your visit.
The foundation of the St. Clement's highly respected portfolio of limited production wines is the winery's long-term relationships with some of the best winegrowers in Napa Valley. With owned vineyards and grower relationships in Diamond Mountain, Howell Mountain, Mount Veeder, Rutherford and Spring Mountain, St. Clement sources from half of the Napa Valley's 33 different soil series and 100 different soil variations. The result is a wonderful collaboration and a diverse palate of flavors and tannin structures. St. Clement's portfolio of stunning Napa Valley wines is anchored by the flagship Oroppas Cabernet Sauvignon. The first vintage of Oroppas was made in 1991, and over the years it's become a style icon for St. Clement – a rich, opulent Bordeaux-style blend that emphasizes concentration, depth and velvety tannins. Growers in six unique Napa Valley sub-appellations including Diamond Mountain, Howell Mountain, Mount Veeder, Rutherford and Spring Mountain contribute to this wine each year. St. Clement red wines are vineyard-driven, with distinctive fruit character, varietal integrity and firm, elegant tannins. Complex and layered, the wines will never overwhelm or overpower.
JWM Member Tasting Perk – receive up to four complimentary tastings at the Victorian House tasting bar with JWM wine club membership card. No advanced reservation required. Receive 20% wine purchase discount during your visit.
Wine club shipments include three bottles of exceptional wines from the featured winery plus a newsletter filled with tasting notes, wine education, pairing recipes and more. Here's a taste of a typical shipment...
Top JWM Wine Ambassadors are the foundation of the wine club. With unwavering passion for the wine and wealth field knowledge they craft a unique wine experience for members with each shipment. Some of our tastemakers include:
Paul Bologna began his career with Marriott twenty years ago, and has spent decades learning about wine and conversing with resort guests in the fine art of wine tasting. A graduate from UCLA with a degree in Economics, Paul has worked and lived in multiple wine growing regions from Napa Valley to Tuscany, learning firsthand the different methods of wine production from some of the world's greatest winemakers. In 1998 he was named sommelier of the year by the California Restaurant Association and presently conducts weekly wine tastings on the scenic boat dock of the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, California.
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Seaside hotel with restaurant and outdoor pool
Situated by the sea, this hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Tulamben Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from USS Liberty Shipwreck. Amed Beach is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) away.
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Along with a restaurant, this hotel has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Additionally, dry cleaning, a garden, and a porter/bellhop are onsite.
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All 12 rooms offer balconies or patios, minibars, and room service. Other amenities available to guests include free newspapers, in-room massages, and ceiling fans.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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Hotel Amenities
The hotel offers a restaurant. Blue Hill Tulamben features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. For a surcharge, the property provides an area shuttle within 1 km and a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request). This Tulamben hotel also offers a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours).
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- Total number of rooms - 12
- Number of floors - 3
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- Year Built 2008
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- Children's pool
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- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Balcony or patio
- Ceiling fan
- Free newspaper
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- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
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- In-room massage available
- Desk
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Blue Hill Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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- Scuba diving nearby
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Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Check-in time ends at 10 PM
Check-out time is noon
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Pets allowed, Only dogs and cats are allowed
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Rollaway bed fee: IDR 100.000 per night
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This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 7 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.


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I had a problem when the (low engine power) would come up in cool conditions but turn the engine off and it was ok. I replaced the throttle body as advised by repair pal and that problem is cured. I replaced it with an AC Delco body but now I seem that my mpg is down a little. Does the computer have to be reprogramed for this throttle body. Other than poorer mpg the engine runs great. Just wondering????
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2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Question: Replaced throttle body and now mpg has gone down.
Answer #1PARTS GUY December 22, 2011, 21:23Master
What is your MPG now?
Replymaddog1000, December 22, 2011, 21:31Rookie
About 12 mpg. It was about 13.5 I have a bully dog device to monitor it.
ReplyPARTS GUY, December 22, 2011, 22:22Master
You have other things going on. Like when is the last time you had plugs replaced, fuel injection service, fuel filter, checked air filter and scanned with scanner that can read serial data to look at fuel trims, upsream O2's so on and so on. Really one and a half MPG?
Again have you ignored what I posted. If you have a vacumm leak you would see that in the data stream. Of course that is based on the tech that knows what he is looking at. It is totally coincedental that your gas mileage has dropped 1.5 MPG. There's proablly preventive maintenance that you haven't performed.
Answer #2mastertech6371 December 22, 2011, 22:54Master
no programming required for replacement part. did you replace the throttle body gasket??
Replymaddog1000, December 22, 2011, 23:24Rookie
I didnt replace the throttle body gasket, it looked ok to me. The motor has about 94000 miles on it and I had the plugs replaced at about 80000 miles and the aircleaner is new. I know it sounds like I am nit picking about a drop of 1.5 mpg but if I drive easy I was getting almost 15mpg but not on the average. Im retired and this drop means a lot to me.
Replymastertech6371, December 23, 2011, 14:20Master
the gasket should have been replaced. you may have a vacuum leak that would effect your mileage.
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Thankful for support I received in race for commissioner
To The Daily Sun,
I wish to thank everyone who supported my campaign for Grafton County District 3 Commissioner. To all the voters who came out and cast their votes for me in this race, you have my gratitude, thanks for expressing your concerns and hope for good government in Grafton County. Thank you.
Paul H. Simard
Last Updated on Friday, 14 November 2014 10:00
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Preachers: please don't be bullied by the secualar progressives
To The Daily Sun,
This is an open letter to all the denominational religious leaders of the churches in the Laconia area.
As I'm sure many of you know, I recently wrote an op-ed letter critical of an AP article that appeared in The Laconia Daily Sun promoting "assisted suicide," and of course, I wrote it knowing and expecting venomous and vicious comments and other kinds of letters from the prideful non-believers in our midst, the people who reject God almost exclusively because they don't feel they should be held accountable to anyone for their behavior. But the biggest surprise of all was what I got from the churches, and the so-called Christians in the community.
Because what I got from them was — silence! Total silence from all the men of God in this area. Men whose most important earthly job in life is to preach the "Good News" of Jesus Christ. Those whose job it is to edify the church, to build it up and encourage it to stay strong in the face of oppression. And not repeat the actions of the Levite and the priest by "crossing over to the other side of the road," but, as the "Good Samarian" did, to come to the aid of someone being attacked, and help them heal from their wounds of oppression.
Jesus told us that if we followed Him, we would be hated by the world, just as He was hated by the world, and He was right. The hate that dripped from one letter writer's frothy mouth must have scared most of you into total silence, causing that last ounce of courage that you used to have, and that you were once so proud of, to completely evaporate, like "...a vapor."
The letter writer obviously didn't like it very much when he was reminded that he would be held accountable for his behavior one day. That reminder was not delivered out of hate, but out of love. Jesus taught us to love not just our friends, but to love our enemies as well. Loving your friends, well, that's pretty easy. We do that all the time without even thinking about it. Try just once to act toward your enemies with loving kindness, with forgiveness, with love! I was once an enemy of God, until I found out about His loving kindness, His forgiveness, and His love toward me. Then everything changed!
But what about you, preacher? What are you going to say when you're asked why "...when you did not (defend) the least of these, you did not (defend) Me." What are you going to say when you are told, "Depart from Me, accursed ones...for I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me nothing to drink; I was a stranger and you did not invite Me in; naked, and you did not clothe Me; sick, in prison, and you did not visit Me."
Most people know that we live in a corrupt and broken world, but mainline churches all over this country have become folded into the culture, and because of "political correctness" and lack of courage and strong convictions, are not looked to for guidance in people's lives anymore, as they were in the early days of this republic. People are constantly commenting on what things are likely to be like for our grandchildren and great-grandchildren if we don't change direction.
Please do not be bullied by militant atheists and new age secular progressives into not speaking out when you hear someone or some group attacking someone for having biblical convictions.
Jim McCoole
Last Updated on Friday, 14 November 2014 09:54
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My October electric bill was $68.21; November bill was $200.68
To The Daily Sun,
I knew electric rates were going up, but when I opened up my Novembers bill the newly installed pacemaker the doctors put in down in Concord three weeks ago started humming. October's bill was $68.21 — this Novembers bill $200.68 . My first thought was to grap a flash light and go in the crawl space under the house to see if the electric water heater was leaking. I called PSNH first, yes with age comes wisdom, given the crawl space is only 3ft. high. Customer service at PSNH said that indeed there was a rate increase by our energy supplier, Fair Point Energy LLC. — almost double. So before you turn your blender this holiday season to make those Brandy Alexanders, shop around to see who your plugged into. See Ya Fair Point.
Tom Sellew
Lochmere (Tilton)
Last Updated on Friday, 14 November 2014 10:23
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We're elevating rights of residents above those of corporations
To The Daily Sun,
I am writing to express my concern of our state moving forward with alternative energy resources, specifically wind power. Large corporations having been railroading communities across the nation and erecting industrial wind turbines in the name of alternative sustainable energy. They have strong lobbyists as well as subsidies offered by the federal government paid for by my and your taxes. Without these subsidies, these corporations would not be in business. It would not be profitable and therefore it would not make good business sense.
Unfortunately, there are already many industrial wind turbines in our state. The long term effects financially to local communities can be devastating due to heavy tax burdens and loss of property values. Environmentally, the loss is irrevocable. The destruction of our ridge lines can never be repaired. The watersheds which provide our clean water will be polluted, the number of bird and bats killed due to the size and speed of the turbine blades will soar and wildlife will be displaced. Existing turbines are greater than 300 feet tall and the height of newly proposed turbines of nearly 500 feet will create a further eyesore on our beautiful mountains. Those living in close proximity will be forced to deal with the noise that is generated and potential associated health risks.
The term "wind farm" created by these corporations falsely promotes an image of a friendly, "green" environmental structure. In reality, they are industrial sized wind turbines being built by large corporations whose CEO's have no regard for communities that are gravely affected by such a project. It is a shame that our governor and others with political influence are willing to advocate such ill-fated economic and environmental projects while knowing full well the devastating consequences to our state. Industrial wind turbines are not cheap, they are not "green" and they certainly are not for "the greater good."
I would like to urge your readers to research what is happening in our communities and not rely on a "not in my backyard" sense of well-being. This will affect every citizen in the long run. There are several communities in the state that have passed rights based ordinances which uses the democratic process to assert the unalienable right to local self government and protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents — both human and natural communities. Thus, elevating the rights of residents and the environment above the claimed rights of corporations.
Susan Ozkan
Last Updated on Thursday, 13 November 2014 10:33
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Maybe the lack of faith & belief is why they right what they do
To The Daily Sun,
Hopefully Mr. E. Scott Cracraft and James Veverka might read this poem I wrote some 40 years ago and maybe understand that faith and belief is in the heart, and if one doesn't have it then they don't and that maybe the reason they write what they do.
On the Eve of Christmas
Now, three days past the longest night,
eight reindeer and sleigh take flight;
to spread the tide of Christ's birth and gift,
carry word of His new year, spirits lift.
So silent and swift the passing sleigh: yet,
not one believing in His name would say,
"I fail to see the tiny sleigh and deer,
I really don't believe St. Claus was here."
Down the chimneys of our hearts he goes,
rekindling spirits fire; for he knows
that no gift greater than His divine light,
is seen in our spirit on Christmas night.
Myth born an age and world far away,
spun and imagined 'til this our day--
we would naught believe unless we heard:
the bells, deer, sleigh and His spoken word?
Wouldn't believe in easy joy, special laughter,
can we believe now two thousand years after,
that our God Father in the Heaven above
gave to us His Son so much was His love?
We needn't look to the sky, strain our ear,
as it's from within He comes to us each year.
As we lay gifts under the decorated tree,
on the eve of Christmas, within us He'll be.
G.W. Brooks
Last Updated on Thursday, 13 November 2014 10:27
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Olive tree
I just moved in to a new house where there is an olive tree planted in a clearing of about half a sidewalk square. The tree is about 25 feet tall, has many shoots coming out of the bottom, and currently looks like the attached photo. It also has (though it has dropped most of them now) dry, shriveled black olives.
I have several questions--and if there is a more appropriate board, please point me there.
1. How should I care for this tree--watering, fertilizing, pruning if I want to harvest olives. I believe it has been surviving without much/any input.
2. Is there any way to tell what type of olive tree this is--is it even good for eating or should I just let it survive without much water and not bother curing the olives (of course, I'll try a few batches to see what I think)
3. When should I harvest these olives? I guess October is the commercial oil harvest around here--is it earlier for curing?
4. Any hints on how to harvest. Most are too tall to hand pick--I've seen shaking is a common method, but I'm on a hill and on the street, so any shaking will send most of the olives down the storm sewers, unless there is some sort of net made for this purpose that hooks on to the tree bottom.


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@C_Rakestraw: hmmmm
Rake Dat Keystone.
Better Late than Never,
Mash Those Buttons.
Everyday I am Autocombo-ing
Any of these or any you think up is good with me
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Rake Dat Keystone.
Better Late than Never,
Mash Those Buttons.
Everyday I am Autocombo-ing
Any of these or any you think up is good with me
@C_Rakestraw: Heck yeah. Let's do this
Any last minute matchups want to get on this? haha
Borderlands 2 co-op? Yes please. Steam Name: Barry Badrinath
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@AssInAss: That is where a lot of the appeal is. I have now seen all the endings (only 12 which is down from like the 25 of the old games), and they are pretty cool, but not enough to keep you hooked. What ensnares you should be the constant getting of new swords new styles (84 of them I believe) and all the different accessories and clothes.
@Jimbot: Good advice here. Adding this to the main part. The push and pulling is sort of a risk-reward system that has been in the series off and on over the years. What makes this game awesome is the counterattacks that you can punish enemies with. If you use some fighting game logic in knowing how to block enemies and then punish them for it, then you will find the harder difficulties much easier.
@kyokushin_nanaya: Jimbot nails it here with describing the system. And I also agree that you should try out easy first. Without an upgraded sword and an unlocked moveset, you are going to be going into normal in bad shape. While you could play a game of sink or swim, it is better to save yourself a headache and go to easy first. Some of the side-quest enemies are stronger than enemies in the main storyline, so beware when attempting the later job missions.
@beard_of_zeus: Yeah it sure is.
Once I have deciphered the madness, I will post some tips on how to achieve some of the different paths. Because right now, I am so confused. I will support people the same faction the whole way through and still get left high and dry at a certain point in the story.
There is a definite bar for entry, but there is a lot of fun to be had. That is why I hope some of these hints will help people enjoy the game more instead of letting it give you that bad first impression.
@gaminghooligan: It definitely is not without its flaws and jank.
But there are few (really no other) games out there that allow you to kick ass as nearly customize-able from head to toe samurai.
What is up duders?
I have begun to dive down the rabbit hole that is Way of the Samurai 4 and it can be a perilous journey. I think it would be best to pull our resources and try to figure this craziness out. I will be posting stuff that I figure out here to help some wandering ronin become samurai masters. Please ask your questions and if I can't answer them, then maybe someone else in the community can.
First things first.
1) How do I survive my first day?
1A) Focus on getting money and upgrading your sword. A high skillpoint sword will be your lifeblood as some of the later skills you unlock can even reduce enemy damage which is huuuuuge since you can no longer improve the defense of a sword at the smith. The best way to get a lot of sword skill points is to go into 'spring harvest' mode and just start wailing on a large group of enemies. You can get thousands of skill points that way. Also, get the durability up so it is at least sitting at around 1000 to 1500 and then start bumping up the attack. A high attack sword will do you no good if you have to switch out in the middle of the fight. Sidequests may be more useful than story ones as story ones can ramp up in difficulty pretty fast. The story quests will eventually have you bumping into named NPCs who can wreck you if you don't have a good enough sword. I also recommend staying away from the crime related stuff for now. The magistrate jobs are easy, pay well, and it improves the town's overall crime rate which lowers the price EVERYWHERE in the town.
2) What is up with the blacksmith? He says he is going to retire!
2A: He sure will. But, you can find a solution to this.
3) Can I play as a super kawaii banzai female samurai like in the other games?
3A: Yes. But, it is a little more convoluted than before.
4) What about just free-roaming? Can I do it or will the story push me to a conclusion?
4A: Free-roaming is still a thing. Go ahead and roam around killing and collecting swords to your hearts content. By not following story events, you may lock yourself out of some of the better endings. Also, there is a point of no return that will end your game if you achieve it.
I will continue to update with any questions brought up that I or anyone else answers and I will also update with any other survival advice that I think might be useful.
Jimbot nails it when giving some good advice and helping describe the push/pull system which may be confusing to people new to this series.
@Jimbot said:
Easy Mode is pretty darn easy. Go into Normal and you will get destroyed. Normal in all Way of the Samurai games is like a NG+.
Push and pull is something you do when you hit an enemy guard. If you push forward when you connect you will "push" them and throw them off guard. However if they "pull" when you do that you will be thrown off guard. Same applies to you. If you both "pull" you will both do the animation and nothing will happen. If you both "push" like-wise nothing will happen.
I got the game the day it came out and put a week's worth of time into it and got some pretty things and unlocks out of it so far. It's definitely the most accessible of all the games and fixes a lot of the more esoteric mechanics of the game. The tutorials aren't that great, though. The manual doesn't help any either. Those aside it's probably a major leap up from the previous entries. Having map markers for jobs, an event journal and allowing you to put any stance on any weapon is just freaking great. The complexity and ambition of the story paths and outcomes took a hit for sure, but it's no longer a complete mystery on how to get them. The only thing that hasn't really change and still sucks is the upgrade system for the weaponry. It's still random, it still encourages you to reset and save scrub (but without the quit to menu option or soft reset) and the new durability system takes some time getting used to.
I certainly hope Acquire continues to make these. They really created a diamond in the rough, here. Technical problems, scope and the upgrading mechanics are all that really hold it back of being a classic. It's still fantastic, though.
I have seen the light at the end of tunnel. While some things are still locked away from me, I have unlocked a good portion of the game's content. Don't fret if you have to use an online guide to figure out some of the endings. They are pretty cryptic, but it could be very rewarding if you figure it out yourself. So, play on for a bit, and only look up the solutions once you are at wit's end.
ALSO: Look at your journal in the start menu. It catalouges all the events you have and have not seen and organizes them into a time frame. This will be huuuuuuuuuge in helping you find events that you were missing and to see 'behind the curtain' of how the game decides to branch out.
Extra question: Can I use guns?
Answer: Yes you sure can. They are unlocked in the unlock menu after certain requirements are filled. After you unlock the styles, you can then pick these weapons up. The requirements are:
Agreed. I know they are not big fans of the series (from the QL of the third game), but there is plenty of bizarre craziness for them to get into.
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The Mississippi bill is the first of many varying "religious freedom" bills introduced in several states this year to advance to a governor since a more expansive bill was vetoed by Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer in February. Update: Gov. Bryant signed the bill April 3.
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Facing concerns that the bill would lead to discrimination, lawmakers amended its language to bring the issue to a study committee. The move, though, sends the bill back to the state Senate, where it could be amended further.
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Pau couldn't help but smile right after seeing that brilliant falling-down oop pass by fellow Spaniard Rudy F.
Speaking of rusty ... Kobe is 6/20 FG and 0/0 FT in 36 minutes after 2-game layoff.
Other element at work here in recent possessions: Lakers rusty in playing their Kobe-centric late-game offense.
POR defending great -- 1 reason why I still don't think Lakers want them in playoffs (if Roy is playing). POR D underachieved in reg sea.
Lakers scoreless for Q4 till Fisher sets up Gasol 5:08 into period.
Lakers missing Luke's ability to facilitate triangle here with Sasha in his place with Farmar and Brown. Three consecutive bad possessions.
Rebound bounces to midcourt, so change of plans. Kobe telling Jordan after Farmar's miss that he shoulda used Kobe's pick.
Phil setting up play for Kobe to get running shot with 5.7 secs left in Q3. Let's see ...
Look of disbelief on Fish's face as Sasha gets weird dunk to fall. Ron pushes DJ on bench in similar shock.
Sasha in for Ron's foul trouble. Bad penalty foul by AMiller on Sasha, but Andre tells ref: "He's grabbing ME." I don't doubt it.
Rudy Fernandez starting 2nd half in Roy's place. So could be more Sasha time, as Phil doesn't want Luke trying to guard Rudy and Martell.
POR star Brandon Roy out for 2nd half because of knee pain. He had two points in 11:19 of the first half.
So unless ORL loses at IND or vs. PHI, Lakers need to win over POR and vs. SAC and LAC to have home court over ORL in possible NBA Finals.
CLE played scrubs at end, and ORL pulled away for W today. RT @Dan_Savage: The @Orlando_Magic have not lost a series to any team all season.
Kobe had encouraged Pau earlier in game to go for his points when they were in 2-man game. So huge smiles now at payoff.


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Lewisville ISD Eyes Drilling Near Schools To Ease Budget
After a year of turning down gas companies that came courting, Lewisville ISD's board made a unanimous decision Monday night to see what a lease might be worth.
Salt Water Disposal Well Fire In Wise County
The North Texas weather may have been the cause of a massive fire in Wise County. At around 8:30 Tuesday morning a lightning strike is suspected of starting a fire at a salt water disposal well.
Barnett Shale Drilling Wanes, Booms Elsewhere
Drilling is at a seven-year low in the North Texas natural gas fields. But even as drilling pace slackens in the Barnett Shale, it's booming in other oil and gas fields of Texas such as the Permian Basin of West Texas and the Eagle Ford Shale of South Texas.
Gas Drilling Company Recycling "Fracking" Water
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EPA Has Arlington Hearing On Fracking Regulations
Environmentalists and drilling advocates are expected to face off Thursday when the EPA holds a public hearing on proposed fracking rules.
Report: Barnett Shale Accounts For 40 Percent Of Economic Growth In Past 10 Years
Natural gas companies have only been drilling the Barnett Shale for a decade, but the amount of economic activity that generates annually has already sailed past what aircraft manufacturing and transportation bring to the region, the Fort Worth City Council was told Tuesday.
Arlington Water Used For Fracking In Grand Prairie
Texas is dealing with a drought, and while residents are asked to conserve water, Chesapeake Energy is using millions of gallons for fracking.
Pipes Pulling Water From Trinity River For Fracking
While many North Texans are being asked to conserve water, large pipelines are pulling water out of the Trinity River in Fort Worth.
Texas May Soon Make Fracking Chemicals Public
Texas could soon become the first state to require drilling companies to disclose the chemicals used to crack rock in the search for natural gas.
Neighbors Not Welcoming Granbury Road Drilling Rig
A gas drilling site has been approved for the parking lot right in front of a dialysis center in Granbury, and the patients inside are concerned.
Report Concludes No Cancer Clusters In Flower Mound
In the fall of 2009, residents asked the state to investigate whether there was a cancer cluster in Flower Mound. The final report has been released.
XTO Energy Drops Southlake Drilling Plans
XTO Energy has dropped plans to drill in Southlake, where critics raised environmental concerns about the fracking process.


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Bliss welcomes new massage therapist
Needful Things for Bath, Body and Home is please to welcome massage therapist Mandi Keil of Applied Science Massage Therapy, which is located inside Bliss in the Washington Square Mall.
Keil attended the Cortiva Humanities School of Massage in Flordia where she completed her basic massage therapy training in 2007. She is also 2008 graduate of the professional massage program at Sister Rosalind Gefre School of Massage in Fargo.
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