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What Makes A Coin Interesting and Valuable?
It's not just the metal it's made from! Click here to read how coins are valued and what makes them collectible - or not! What is your most favorite coin in your collection, and why?
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This picture was taken 3 years ago. So not the best
Julia Domna, Cybele seated right
The link above is to the discussion on this coin. I hope I'm not breaking any rules by posting a link to another site. It is relevant to this post and my coin. Mine is reply 14.
Unique Ancient Coins
Scroll to the bottom and this is more info on the coin.
One of my favorites.
ob: IVLIA V AVGVSTA
re: MATRI MAGNAE
size: 30.5mm
weight: 19.9 grams
small hole through the top
Bought this coin that was sitting in junk box with other low end ancient coins. It cost $10.00.
Turns out it is a fake. But this isn't bad. It's an ancient fake. Obverse being of the Empress Julia Domna, the reverse of Empress Faustina II. There are only 2 others known. Could be many out there, but 3,including mine, have acknowledged.
One is in the British Museum and the other by a collector in the UK.
The British example is mentioned in the books Cohen and Roman Imperial Coins.
This coin is special to me and was a great find.
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Rebekah, you know about coins too???! A woman of many wonders!
My favourite coins, not that I have an actual collection, are in a little red royal blue velvet lined case that has been handed down to me from my maternal grandmother from England. Dated 1894 the set is called "Maundy" coins. They were handed out to a select few by the Queen (or King) of the time (practice dates back 100's of years). Now, of course, it is Queen Elizabeth. Nowadays, the coin sets are VERY limited. They are given to pensioners of the same age as the Queen, & the number handed out equals the AGE of the Queen. They are specially minted, and have been, for a hundred years or more, from silver. The set I have is prior to when they limited the sets to the age of the monarch & could be purchased from a banking or mint institution as well as being presented. Those AFTER 1914 (I believe) are rarer because you cannot get them any other way than having them presented. My set includes a silver penny, a 2 pence (half Groat), a 3 pence, and a 4 pence (Groat) all dated 1894 with the "old" Queen Victoria image. Included as a little extra, is one single silver penny (which means its also Maundy) dated 1856 with the "young" Queen Victoria image. Perhaps from my great grandmother?
To me this is a very special set. Not incredibly valuable monetarily (about 125 GBP for the 1894 set & an additional 35 GBP for the 1856 coin for uncirculated condition), since they are not really rare, except I've not found any reference to the CASE they are in. Perhaps that adds to the value!
I have no pictures, but can add them if there is any interest in seeing what they look like!
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I would like to see a picture of the coins and case.
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Yes, post the picture if you can!
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I'm sorry it took me this long to get photos etc, but I finally did! Lets see if I can post them. If not, I also wrote a blog about Maundy Money and will try & get that link in here too!
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Very cool! Thank you for posting this!! Sandfisher, what do you think?
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From a collecting perspective, this is what it's all about. Always great to know the history with an item. Especially an item with such a grand history. Imagine what it would be like to recieve a set from a King or Queen.
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(a) In general
Every person registered hereunder as futures commission merchant, introducing broker, floor broker, or floor trader shall make such reports as are required by the Commission regarding the transactions and positions of such person, and the transactions and positions of the customer thereof, in commodities for future delivery on any board of trade in the United States or elsewhere, and in any significant price discovery contract traded or executed on an electronic trading facility or any agreement, contract, or transaction that is treated by a derivatives clearing organization, whether registered or not registered, as fungible with a significant price discovery contract; shall keep books and records pertaining to such transactions and positions in such form and manner and for such period as may be required by the Commission; and shall keep such books and records open to inspection by any representative of the Commission or the United States Department of Justice.
(b) Daily trading records: registered entities
Every registered entity shall maintain daily trading records. The daily trading records shall include such information as the Commission shall prescribe by rule.
(c) Daily trading records: floor brokers, introducing brokers, and futures commission merchants
Floor brokers, introducing brokers, and futures commission merchants shall maintain daily trading records for each customer in such manner and form as to be identifiable with the trades referred to in subsection (b) of this section.
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Daily trading records shall be maintained in a form suitable to the Commission for such period as may be required by the Commission. Reports shall be made from the records maintained at such times and at such places and in such form as the Commission may prescribe by rule, order, or regulation in order to protect the public interest and the interest of persons trading in commodity futures.
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Before the beginning of trading each day, the exchange shall, insofar as is practicable and under terms and conditions specified by the Commission, make public the volume of trading on each type of contract for the previous day and such other information as the Commission deems necessary in the public interest and prescribes by rule, order, or regulation.
Source(Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 369, § 4g, as added June 15, 1936, ch. 545, § 5,49 Stat. 1496; amended Pub. L. 90–258, § 8,Feb. 19, 1968, 82 Stat. 28; Pub. L. 93–463, title I, § 103(a), (f), title IV, § 415,Oct. 23, 1974, 88 Stat. 1392, 1415; Pub. L. 95–405, § 6,Sept. 30, 1978, 92 Stat. 869; Pub. L. 97–444, title II, § 209,Jan. 11, 1983, 96 Stat. 2302; Pub. L. 102–546, title II, § 207(b)(1), title IV, § 402(5),Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3604, 3624; Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(5) [title I, § 123(a)(7)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–407; Pub. L. 110–234, title XIII, § 13202(a),May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1438; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title XIII, § 13202(a),June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2200.)
Pub. L. 110–234and Pub. L. 110–246made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110–234were repealed by section 4(a) ofPub. L. 110–246.
2008—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–246, § 13202(a), inserted ", and in any significant price discovery contract traded or executed on an electronic trading facility or any agreement, contract, or transaction that is treated by a derivatives clearing organization, whether registered or not registered, as fungible with a significant price discovery contract" after "elsewhere".
2000—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(5) [title I, § 123(a)(7)(A)], substituted "registered entity" for "clearinghouse and contract market".
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(5) [title I, § 123(a)(7)(B)], substituted "registered entities" for "clearinghouses, contract markets, and exchanges".
1992—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102–546, §§ 207(b)(1), 402 (5)(A), redesignated par. (1) as subsec. (a) and substituted "floor broker, or floor trader" for "or floor broker".
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 102–546, § 402(5)(A), redesignated par. (2) as subsec. (b).
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 102–546, § 402(5), redesignated par. (3) as subsec. (c) and substituted "subsection (b)" for "paragraph (2)".
Subsecs. (d) to (f). Pub. L. 102–546, § 402(5)(A), redesignated pars. (4) to (6) as subsecs. (d) to (f), respectively.
1983—Par. (1). Pub. L. 97–444, § 209(1), made reporting and recordkeeping requirements applicable to introducing brokers.
Par. (2). Pub. L. 97–444, § 209(2), made customer daily trading records requirement applicable to introducing brokers.
1978—Par. (3). Pub. L. 95–405substituted "Floor brokers" for "Brokers".
1974—Par. (1). Pub. L. 93–463, §§ 103(a), (f), 415, designated existing provisions as par. (1) and substituted "Commission" for "Secretary of Agriculture" and "United States Department of Agriculture".
Pars. (2) to (6). Pub. L. 93–463, § 415, added pars. (2) to (6).
1968—Pub. L. 90–258rephrased existing provisions to express reporting and recordkeeping requirements as a positive obligation of futures commission merchants and floor brokers, rather than as a ground for revoking or suspending registration and struck out provisions for revocation or suspension of registration. See section 9 of this title.
Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234by Pub. L. 110–246effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, except as otherwise provided, see section 4 ofPub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of this title.
Amendment by section 13202(a) ofPub. L. 110–246effective June 18, 2008, see section 13204(a) ofPub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 2 of this title.
Effective Date of 1992 Amendment
Amendment by section 207(b)(1) ofPub. L. 102–546effective 180 days after Oct. 28, 1992, with Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue any regulations necessary to implement such amendment no later than 180 days after Oct. 28, 1992, see section 207(c) ofPub. L. 102–546, set out as a note under section 6e of this title.
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Amendment by Pub. L. 97–444effective Jan. 11, 1983, see section 239 ofPub. L. 97–444, set out as a note under section 2 of this title.
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Amendment by Pub. L. 90–258effective 120 days after Feb. 19, 1968, see section 28 ofPub. L. 90–258, set out as a note under section 2 of this title.
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Five restaurants were chosen as finalists in each category. Storie Street Grille's category, Casual Dining, had 15 applicants initially. Executive sous chef Andrew Long could not be more excited about the dish on display. Named after Chuck Nelson the executive chef, their entry is entitled "Chuck's Drunken Pork Chop."
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You've probably heard of cat scratch disease or cat scratch fever, but you may not know that this infection in humans is thought to be caused by bacteria transmitted in flea feces! The most common type of bacteria associated with cat scratch disease is called Bartonella henselae. Most people with cat scratch disease have been bitten or scratched by an infected cat.
What Are the General Symptoms of Cat Scratch Disease?
A person with cat scratch disease will typically develop a small red bump where they've been bitten or scratched. Additional symptoms include: - Swollen and painful lymph nodes, particularly around the region where the scratch or bite occurred. Lymph node swelling can last for several months.
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Symptoms usually clear up on their own, but serious complications—including enlargement of the spleen and heart valve infection—can arise, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.
How Is Cat Scratch Disease Transmitted?
There are several bacterial agents, including Bartonella henselae, that are known to cause cat scratch disease. A cat can become infected with Bartonella by fleas carrying the bacteria. When the cat scratches herself, the infected flea dirt gets into her claws—and this bacteria can spread when she scratches a person or other cat. Because they are so playful—and may tend to scratch during play—kittens are more likely than adult cats to transmit the bacteria to people.
The bacteria may also be harbored in a cat's mouth, and can be passed via bites.
Which Cats Are Most Likely to Be Infected?
According to the National Center for Infectious Disease, approximately 40 percent of cats carry Bartonella henselae at some point in their lives. As the bacteria are carried by fleas, cats who live in warm, humid, flea-friendly climates are most likely to be infected.
What Are the General Symptoms of Infection in Cats?
Most cats who carry Bartonella spp generally do not show any signs of infection. However, Bartonella infections have recently been studied as a potential cause of a variety of clinical signs in cats. It is not known how often cats become ill from Bartonella infections.
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Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a type of mental illness. People with BPD have unstable moods, reckless actions, and a hard time managing their emotions. If you have BPD, you may have problems with daily tasks, obligations, and life events. You may have trouble keeping jobs and relationships. And you may use food, alcohol, or other substances to cope.
It's important for you to get treatment, because you are at higher risk of suicide. You are also at higher risk for depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and self-harm. Experts are still learning about the condition, but certain kinds of treatment can help and are often quite successful.
The symptoms of BDP often show up in adolescence or teen years. The symptoms can vary from person to person. But people with BPD will have at least five of these symptoms over a period of time:
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Doctors don't know the exact causes of BPD. Some studies have shown it may be passed down in families. Your social and cultural surroundings may also play a part. For example, you may be at higher risk for BPD if you are part of a community with unstable relationships.
If you have BPD symptoms, you can be diagnosed by a mental health provider. This type of specialist can include a psychiatrist or a psychologist. Or you may be seen by a clinical social worker or psychiatric nurse practitioner. The mental health provider will ask about your medical history and your symptoms. You may be asked about your family's history of mental health conditions. You may also have a physical exam. This can rule out other illness. Make sure to tell the mental health provider about any health conditions you have and any medications you take.
Many people with BPD respond well to treatment and get better. The most common treatment for BPD is psychotherapy. It can be done one-on-one or in a group setting. It may also be helpful if your family is part of the treatment. A trained psychotherapist may use one or more of these methods:
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CANTON A Potsdam woman has been indicted on vehicular manslaughter charges in connection with the March 30 death of a pedestrian in the village of Potsdam.
Laurel L. Randall, 44, faces charges of first- and second-degree vehicular manslaughter, first- and second-degree vehicular assault, tampering with physical evidence, leaving the scene of an incident without reporting, driving while intoxicated and aggravated DWI after she allegedly struck Fuli Wu, 59, as Ms. Wu was walking along May Road that night.
A St. Lawrence County grand jury on Thursday also handed up an indictment against Stephen E. Coates, 48, Potsdam, who allegedly helped Ms. Randall hide her vehicle after the incident. Mr. Coates faces a charge of tampering with physical evidence.
According to court documents, Ms. Randall admitted that she been drinking that afternoon before leaving a bar with two friends in her car about 8:30 p.m.
On a bend in May Road, the car struck something, Ms. Randall said, shattering the windshield on the passenger side.
She told police that she told her friends to get out and check, and that Mr. Coates replied, You hit a deer. Just go.
Mr. Coates is accused of hiding the car in his garage at 4 Missouri Ave., Potsdam.
Tests revealed that Ms. Randalls blood alcohol content was 0.21 percent that night, investigators said. The threshold for intoxication under state law is 0.08 percent BAC. Aggravated DWI is charged when the BAC is 0.18 percent or more.
Another passenger, Leanna R. Perrigo-White, 33, Norfolk, called a friend, who then reported the incident to police, according to documents.
Ms. Perrigo-White was not charged in the case.
Also indicted on Thursday:
Nekeda Smith, 38, Brooklyn, faces one count of promoting prison contraband. She allegedly tried to bring a razor into Riverview Correctional Facility, Ogdensburg, on May 11.
Matisha L. Wineglass, 32, Antwerp, faces one count of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and tampering with physical evidence.
According to court documents, Ms. Wineglass was discovered to be in possession of cocaine following a traffic stop April 2 in the village of Gouverneur. She is accused of trying to hide the drug from police by concealing it in her vagina.
The grand jury also returned charges against several people on Friday, including two sealed indictments and the following open indictments:
James A. Regan, 23, Canton, was indicted on charges of second-degree assault, second-degree strangulation and second-degree unlawful imprisonment.
According to indictment documents, he assaulted a woman during an alleged May 14 domestic incident at his 38 Gouverneur St. residence.
Zachary C. Racine, 27, Plattsburgh, and Patrick A. Frender, 23, Canton, were indicted on charges of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. According to indictment documents, the pair possessed heroin with intent to sell the drug Dec. 11 in the village of Canton.
Russell F. Dendler, 24, Massena, was indicted on a charge of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance after he allegedly possessed heroin with intent to sell the drug in the town of Louisville. Further information was not immediately available.
Sasha S. Monroe, 23, Norfolk, was indicted on charges of third-degree burglary and fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property. According to court documents, Ms. Monroe broke into a Grantville Road home on Jan. 27 and stole a safe and collectible knives.
Robert J. Driscoll, 28, Ogdensburg, was indicted on two counts of driving while intoxicated. He allegedly operated a 2001 Chevrolet Feb. 19 on Pray Road in the town of Lisbon with a blood alcohol content of 0.14 percent.
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Crew sends five players on loan to Dayton Dutch Lions of USL-PRO
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew today announced that five players are set to gain match experience with the Dayton Dutch Lions (USL-PRO) as part of the partnership between the two clubs. Ryan Finley, Kevan George, Ross Friedman and Matt Walker are set to train and play with the Dutch Lions, while goalkeeper Brad Stuver will train with Columbus and will dress for the Dutch Lions. All five players may be recalled at any point. Per Major League Soccer and club policy, further terms of the deals were not disclosed.
"We're excited about the new partnership with Dayton and the additional opportunities it provides to develop more players on our roster," said Sporting Director and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter. "It provides our new professionals with a smoother introduction to the rigors of professional soccer. Other players need minutes and experience to continue their development and Dayton provides them with an opportunity to play games at a very competitive level. And then you have a third group of guys that need confidence and we hope that Dayton provides them an opportunity to play, find some rhythm and ultimately perform."
Finley made 14 appearances – including three starts – as a rookie in 2013, scoring one goal and one assist. George has made 18 appearances – including seven starts – in time at defender and midfielder since 2012. Rookie defender Ross Friedman and midfielder Matt Walker, a pair of Homegrown Players, were signed on January 8, 2014 from Harvard University and Xavier University, respectively. Stuver – who spent time with the Crew as an MLS Pool Goalkeeper in 2013 – was selected in the 2013 MLS Waiver Draft on November 25, 2013 and has yet to make his MLS debut.
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Bob Goodlow is a landscape gardener and handyman. His dad Buster, a patriotic ex-aerospace worker with a secret past, is unemployed and suffering from congestive heart failure. Bob's sister Stephanie does the books for her girlfriend Marlena's hair salon and holds a secret of her own, just bursting to come out. Polly, their mother, helps with the struggling finances by selling antique dolls on Ebay and worries for everyone, as only mothers can. When Bob proposes to his long time love, Jenny, and his "too cool" cousin, George, proposes a get-rich quick scheme, a series of events unfold which changes their lives forever.
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By Kevin R. Betts
On a recent flight out of Detroit, I overheard an elderly couple arguing about whether or not they should have shared a suitcase. Bringing individual suitcases cost the couple $100 roundtrip, whereas sharing a suitcase would have only cost them $50. Fees for checked bags, as well as hidden costs associated with services like ticket changes, insurance, and booking flights by phone are common in the airline industry. Although base prices for flights often appear inexpensive, these prices do not reflect additional hidden fees that are usually incurred. Moreover, airlines are well known among the general public for variable base rate pricing, whereby different customers are charged different prices for the same tickets.
Given these concerns, many airline passengers have developed a jaded view of the airline industry. Recent research by Heyman and Mellers (2008) suggests that this can be expected. Investigating perceptions of fair pricing, they found that consumers who learn about variable pricing often feel betrayed. Moreover, companies that use variable pricing, but are caught trying to cover their tracks, are perceived as even worse. Although the airline industry may see short term financial gains by incorporating hidden fees and variable pricing methods, these gains may be outmatched by future losses as passengers lose trust in the industry.
As consumers, should we trust the airline industry? That decision needs to be made by each potential passenger, but what we should all be careful to do is stay informed. Are you willing to pay $350 for a ticket that the person sitting next to you paid $225 for? Are you willing to pay a processing fee for booking your flight by phone instead of over the internet? As consumers, these are important questions that we must consider.
Read more:
Rising air fare (New York Times)
Hidden fees aggravate air travelers (CNN)
Heyman, J.E., & Mellers, B.A. (2008). Perceptions of fair pricing. In C.P. Haugtvedt, P.M. Herr, & F.R. Kardes (Eds.), Handbook of consumer psychology (pp. 683-697). New York, NY: Psychology Press.
Xie, Y. and Peng, S. (2009). How to repair customer trust after negative publicity: The roles of competence, integrity, benevolence, and forgiveness. Psychology and Marketing, 26, 572–589.


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Storage is the holding of waste for a temporary period of time prior to the waste being treated, disposed, or stored elsewhere. Hazardous waste is commonly stored prior to treatment or disposal, and must be stored in containers, tanks, containment buildings, drip pads, waste piles, or surface impoundments that comply with the RCRA regulations (see list below). The regulatory requirements for these types of storage units are found in 40 CFR Part 264 for permitted facilities and 40 CFR Part 265 for interim status facilities.
- Containers A hazardous waste container is any portable
device in which a hazardous waste is stored, transported, treated, disposed,
or otherwise handled. The most common hazardous waste container is the
55-gallon drum. Other examples of containers are tanker trucks, railroad
cars, buckets, bags, and even test tubes.
- RCRA Training Module - Containers (PDF) (13 pp., 56 KB)
- Tanks Tanks are stationary devices constructed of non-earthen
materials used to store or treat hazardous waste. Tanks can be open-topped
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including steel, plastic, fiberglass, and concrete.
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|Junior Lisa Ulugia calls for the ball in the junior varsity game against the Lehi Pioneers on Friday night. It was the last regular season game for both teams. The varsity squad will host Bear River on Feb. 20 for the state playoffs.
Carbon senior Brittany Pollastro left her last regular season game on a very high note.
Pollastro, who is currently fielding college offers for her volleyball abilities, showed that basketball skills are on her resume as well; she scored a season high 20 of Carbon's 47 points and brought down 12 rebounds in the Dinos' last minute victory over the Lehi Pioneers.
The final score was 47-46.
It was the first region loss of the season for Lehi, dropping the team to 7-1 in region eight play and 17-3 overall.
"It was awesome. We all came together and worked hard," she commented. "We showed the state what was going on."
Junior Morgan Warburton added 10 points, including two free throws in the final seconds to elevate the team to a win.
Carbon finishes the regular, region eight season in second place at 6-2 and 15-5 overall.
The first round of the state playoffs begin this weekend.
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The Seventies Or 1970s
The Seventies or if you prefer numerics, the 1970s, the eighth decade of the twentieth century was one of the most tultoumous, disregarding the two World Wars before this. It was an era of awakening for many and with increasing political awareness and political and economic liberty of women, gave birth to a totally brand new culture unheard of before this.
This period of change starting from the late 1960s and through the 70s brought about the hippie culture by the masses disillusioned by the raging Vietnam War and the production of nuclear weapons. It was a period where World Peace was their mouthpiece and the two finger salute became a symbol for Peace Not War. It was also a period where songs of peace were sung and prayers for a better world was chanted.
Music And Songs Of The 70s
In the early 70s, saw the emergence of popular artists like Bruce Springsteen, The Carpenters, Elton John, Carly Simon, Carole King, John Denver, The Eagles and many more. Their genre of songs were classified as soft rock/pop rock music grew in popularity during that decade. Rhythm and Blues also made gains in the Seventies with artist like Stevie Wonder and Jackson Five becoming household names.
By the middle of the 70s another form of dance music called disco music began dominating the scene. Bands and solo artist like Bee Gees, ABBA, Village People, Boney M, Donna Summer and many others became hugely popular from this period onwards. Not to be outdone, rock bands like Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin and others with their own form of rock music emerged to claim a piece of cake.
Emergence Of Hard Rock And Heavy Metal
As though to release the tension caused by the 70s, a form of loud and really heady music called Hard Rock and Heavy Metal made an emergence to join the already over populated music scene.
They came from all over the world. From Britain emerged Led Zeppelin, Free, The Who, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Uriah Heep, and Judas Priest. From Australia there were AC/DC and America produced Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Kiss and various others.
The Rise Of Punk Rock In The Seventies
Also around the mid-70s, another form of rock music referred to as Punk Rock began to take root. Punk Bands with their now famous punk look plays fast, hard-edged music, typically with short songs with stripped-down instrumentation. Their lyrics are often political and anti-establishment.
Punk Rock bands like The Sex Pistols and The Clash from London and Ramones from New York City were considered and recognized as the vanguard of this new musical movement.
Hip Hop Music In The Late 70s
Something which we are more familiar with today, Hip Hop Music actually saw it's beginning in the late 70s.
In the end of the 1970s popular songs like "Rapper's Delight" by Sugarhill Gang gave Hip Hop a wider audience. Hip Hop was also influenced by the song "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" by Gil Scott Heron. Country music remained very popular in the U.S. Between 1977 and 1979, it became more mainstream, as Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Allman Brothers Band all scored hits which reached both country and pop charts.
Golden Era Of Music And Songs
For those who grew up in the Nineteen Seventies, we know it as the Golden Era Of Music and Songs. It was a decade that super stars were born and made. The Seventies produces many legendary artists whose song and albums remains very popular till today.


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What are some different types of industrial business equipment?
The definition of industrial equipment is any equipment or machinery that relates to manufacturing or large-scale business. This can include things like printing presses, assembly line equipment, packaging machines, labeling machines, heavy construction equipment, transportation equipment, such as trailers and trucks, industrial sewing machines, and welding machines. It can also include electronics, such as control systems, robotics, motion control chips, and operational interface panels.
What should you know before buying used industrial equipment?
Look for signs of wear and tear on an item. Secondhand industrial machines and instruments can be a good bargain, but anything in poor shape may break down frequently or perform poorly in a rigorous environment. Ask the seller for information about how often and how heavily the item was used, and request all available maintenance records. Age is another important factor to consider. Older machinery and equipment may work well, but if something breaks, it may be hard to find spare parts, so check the availability of parts and components before you make a purchase.
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YIELD: Makes 10 to 12 servings
- Softened unsalted butter and flour, for the pan
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 1/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 ounce (1/2 square) unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
- 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 3/4 cups superfine sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature, beaten
- Confectioners' sugar, for garnish, optional
1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Butter and flour the inside of a 8 to 10-cup fluted tube pan and tap out the excess flour.
2. Combine the milk and lemon juice in a glass measuring cup. Let stand in a warm place (near the preheating oven) while preparing the rest of the batter; the milk will curdle. Sift the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt together into a medium bowl.
3. Bring 1/2 inch of water to a simmer in a small saucepan, and turn off the heat. Place the chocolate in a custard cup or ramekin and set in the hot water. Let stand until the chocolate is melted, then remove from the water, being careful not to splash any water into the chocolate, and stir until smooth. Let stand until tepid.
4. Beat the butter in the bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium-high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually beat in the sugar, then add the vanilla. Beat until the mixture is very light in color and texture, scraping occasionally, about 4 minutes. Gradually beat in the eggs. Reduce the mixer speed to low. Beat in the cooled chocolate. In thirds, alternating with two equal additions of the milk mixture, add the flour mixture, scraping down the bowl and beating until smooth after each addition. Spoon the batter into the pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
5. Bake until the top of the cake springs back when gently pressed with your finger, and a cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Invert and unmold the cake onto the rack and cool completely. Sift a light coating of confectioners' sugar on top, if using. (The cake can be stored at room temperature, wrapped in plastic wrap, for up to 2 days.)
Reprinted with permission from Sarabeth's Bakery: From My Hands to Yours by Sarabeth Levine with Rick Rodgers, © October 2010 Rizzoli New York
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Nutritional Info
- Calories411
- Carbohydrates63 g (21%)
- Fat16 g (25%)
- Protein8 g (16%)
- Saturated Fat10 g (48%)
- Sodium347 mg (14%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
- Fiber4 g (14%)
- Monounsaturated Fat4 g
- Cholesterol90 mg (30%)


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Ok, let's get weird.
The story of Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o and his non-existent girlfriend have become one of the most talked about stories in recent memory.
And, I'm left wondering... Why?
No one was killed, raped or abused. And, worst case scenario: One of the nation's most beloved, star athletes will be exposed as a fraud. Nothing new. (See: Lance Armstrong, Barry Bonds, etc.)
So, why has this story captured our unrelenting curiosity?
Well, we're humans. We have unique, individual thoughts and beliefs. And, we love gossip, whether we admit it or not.
And, at our subconscious level, we have a penchant for weird.
Novelty sells. There's a reason people watch Honey Boo Boo or Ducky Dynasty. We are enamored with the eccentric and uncommon.
We're used to hearing about death, violence and Tebow. Our insatiable appetite for bizarre stories is unrelenting. The Te'o hoax story is our Thanksgiving feast.
Timeline of recent events:
- Afternoon of Jan. 16: Deadspin releases Manti Te'o report.
- Couple hours later: Te'o releases statement saying he was duped by an elaborate hoax.
- Evening of Jan. 16: Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick fully supports Te'o.
- Afternoon of Jan. 17: Sports Illustrated columnist Pete Thamel releases full transcript of Te'o interview he conducted in Sept. 2012.
- My brain explodes.
Like many of you, I'm confused and overwhelmed by the story. I'm exhausted from all the coverage it's receiving, to the point I've started watching BET instead of ESPN.
But, no matter how long I ignore the story, it creeps back in the ole noggin.
Here are my three theories:
- Te'o was 100% hoaxed. Someone posed as Lennay Kekua online and led Te'o on. However, according to Thamel's transcript, Te'o said he talked to Kekua on the phone and talked to her brother. If that's the case, the perpetrator(s) spent hours of time investing in an elaborate scheme. (Makes me think: Who has time for that?)
- Te'o found out about the hoax at some point during the season and was too embarrassed to tell the truth. If he found out after the interviews and feature stories hit the national stage, it would take a massive swallow of pride to come clean. If he found out before the national attention, he played along and duped the media. (I find this plot to be the most plausible.)
- Te'o planned or went along with the whole hoax. Either he or one of his friends (Ronaiah Tuiasosopo) initiated the scheme and manipulated the media like a puppet. (If this is the case, holy guacamole. Talk about hero to villain.)
Unfortunately, questions and theories are all we have until we hear from Te'o. Moreover, if it was a hoax, we need to hear from the perpetrators. Little surprising no one has stepped forward to receive his or her 15 minutes of fame for perpetrating the hoax.
Ok. This got weird.
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Oh man that tattoo thread had so much potential... why was it locked?
1) Do you have tattoos?
2) Why?
3) Do you think having tattoos in places that can't be easily covered are career-limiting decisions?
4) Do you care?
5) Weirdest tattoos you've seen in real life? Not stupid shit you saw on the internet... had to have seen it first hand IRL.
1) No
2) Never really found anything I thought was SOOOO cool or profound I wanted it permanently on my body or worth the pain. I guess my kids' names... but.. why?
3) Yes
4) Not really
5) I was at Disney world with my wife and kids waiting in line for the safari attraction. There was a bald guy in line with obvious tattoos completely covering his body. I mean his head was completely covered (except face), down the neck, sleeves to the wrists, complete legs from what I could see. I thought "holy shit... fucking weirdo..." Then I got closer and saw it was ALL classic Disney stuff; Mickey mostly but Donald Duck and other classic characters. It was almost like a jig-saw-puzzle or tessellating pattern; every square inch covered and connected together. Once I saw it was all Disney stuff I thought he was still crazy just in a different way O_o They were obviously old tats; color faded and lines starting to blur. Honestly tattoos generally don't bother me but it's pretty fucking weird to have your entire body covered in them like this. A lot of my friends have one or 10 here and there; cool... whatevs. Seen dudes at the water park with big crazy shit across their back or chest; cool... whatever. Chix with the tramp stamps; cool & thx for drawing attention to your ass. Chix with tats on their cleavage; trashy but thanks for drawing attention to your tits while trying to sell me a car. But 75% or more of your body? I dunno where that line is... but that dude crossed it =)