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XR Crossmax Guidance Shoe (Women's)
Out of Stock Product Number: 27743
The Salomon XR Crossmax Guidance shoe for women gives you a high-mileage shoe built for both road and trail. If you need motion control and stable cushioning along with light weight, you have it in the Crossmax Guidance. If you're looking for a neutral shoe, be sure to check out the Salomon Crossmax Neutral as well.
With the Crossmax series, you no longer have to agonize about whether to choose a trail shoe that will be ill-suited to the road, or a road shoe that will not perform on the trail. Just put your Crossmax shoes in the bag, and you'll be able to break for lunch, run out of the office down the road and right to the trail. Here at Rock/Creek we like to run out of the store on the North Shore and run right up to Stringer's Ridge.
* This product does not qualify for shipping to all countries.
- Low
- Gusseted tongue
- Lace pocket
- Sensifit™
- Quicklace™
- Friction free lace eyelet
- Asymmetrical Sensiflex
- Women's specific last
- OrthoLite® sockliner
- Dual density EVA Midsole
- 10mm Midsole Height
- Pronation Control
Gender: Women's
Weight: 286 G, 10 oz (US Size 7)
Shoe Upper: Stretch air mesh, Lace pocket
Shoe Lining: Textile
Shoe Sole: Non-marking Contagrip, OS Tendon
Technologies: [Contragrip, OS Tendon, Ortholite]
OS Tendon
Season: F13
Vendor ProductId: 119562
Review ProductId: 27743
Reviewed by 1 customer
- Good support
- Wide toe box
- Slightly High In The Back
Best Uses
- Cycling
- Everyday
- Gym
- Hiking
Comments about Salomon XR Crossmax Guidance Shoe (Women's):
I love salomans. They are great all around shoes for almost any sport or activity.
I would have given 5 Stars but....
My only complaint with this style is that they are high in the back and on the sides and digs into my ankle. I did not have this problem with other styles. I think I can just add a lift and it will be OK.
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With spring just around the corner, shed antler and horn gathering can be an exciting treasure hunt for enthusiasts of all ages. Along with the fun of searching for antlers, there are certain regulations that must be heeded, regarding the possession of antlers and horns.
According to Wildlife Rules, a person may possess antlers or horns from lawfully harvested animals as well as 'shed' antlers and horns. (Refer to the 2005 Utah Big Game Proclamation, page 16.) A shed antler or horn is one that has dropped from a big game animal (moose, elk, deer and pronghorn) as part of its life cycle. Antler sheds have a rounded base, commonly called a button or burr. Sheds from a pronghorn antelope are a hollow sheath. No other horned animal sheds.
Shed antlers and horns may be possessed at any time. There are no restrictions on their barter, trade or sale. In contrast, antlers or horns that are attached to the skull plate must have been legally harvested or purchased. The owner (of the antlers/horns attached to the skull) must keep a transaction record, which includes the name and address of the hunter, his permit number and the date of purchase/sale.
Antlers, heads and horns of legally harvested animals may only be purchased or sold between February 15 and July 31 annually. The transaction record allows the DWR to identify legally-harvested animals; thereby discouraging the unlawful harvest of big game, simply for the trophy value of their antlers and horns.
A deer sheds its antlers during February and March. Elk shed later than deer and at higher elevations. This year, heavy snows blanket the high country. Much of the mid-elevation sagebrush steppe zone is dead or dying from many years of drought. This has forced elk and deer to concentrate at lower elevations. Winter range crowding increases an animal's stress, due to competition for food and space. Low energy reserves are taxed even more by human activity.
Careless shed antler and horn hunters can tip the delicate energy balance, contributing to big game winterkill. Probably the worst threat comes from irresponsible OHV use. Off-road travel is illegal and should not be practiced when gathering antlers. Reports have come in about OHVs, chasing deer and elk through trees to knock off their antlers. This practice is both extremely damaging and illegal. Anyone, caught harassing wildlife, will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Whether on foot or riding an OHV, please pay attention to the animal's body language. If it appears nervous or begins to move away, give the animal more space by backing off or traveling in another direction.
Shed gathering can be a great family outing. Please avoid picking up antlers attached to the skull plate,when gathering sheds. Instead, mark the area and contact the local conservation officer.
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Beloit, WI -- The Beloit College Softball team split their Midwest Conference-opening doubleheader with Ripon College on Sunday at the Strong Complex Softball Field, falling 5-3 in game one before taking the nightcap 7-1.
The games were originally scheduled to be played at Ripon but because of snow still on their field the games were moved to Beloit. The Bucs were the visiting team in both contests.
In the second game the Buccaneers got all the runs they'd need in the first three innings with two in the first and second and another in the third to go up 5-0. Bethany Stavrakas scored on the front end of a double steal with Kandace Fox for the first run and then Emily Dorjath knocked in Fox in the first. In the second Megan Salm doubled in Tara Grode and Stavrakas and Jen Zucker plated Dorjath in the third on a groundout.
Ripon got on the board in the fourth on a solo home run but that was the extent of their scoring. Beloit tacked on a couple of runs in the seventh with Fox scoring on an error and Grode driving in Mikayla Martin on a fielder's choice.
Martin reached base in all four plate appearances on three walks and a single. Zucker got the win on the mound, striking out eight to run her season total to 106. She gave up four hits and walked none.
In the opener RC tallied in the first to jump on top before Beloit scored three times in the third to take the lead. Salm had an RBI single, Stavrakas scored on a wild pitch and Dorjath singled in Fox in the inning.
The lead held until the bottom of the fourth when the Red Hawks scored twice to tie it up at 3-all. Ripon took the lead for good, and closed out the scoring, with two in the fifth on a two-out, two-run single.
Dorjath had two doubles in the game while Salm also had two hits.
The Buccaneers have four days to get ready for the MWC Crossover Classic next weekend in East Peoria. Beloit plays Monmouth College and Illinois College on Friday, Cornell College and Knox College on Saturday and Lake Forest College and Grinnell College on Sunday.


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It starts with the expert instruction you need to learn to play the music you love. We then include opportunities to join bands, write songs, collaborate, play live shows, record demos and just hang out and talk music in a high-energy environment.
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Merchants team up to boost downtown Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - Like a vigorous mid-day workout, Jazzercise manager Lisa Sprague and other Springfield merchants are trying to "pump up" downtown. They've formed a grassroots no-name committee to get some action started.
"We're trying to look at bringing more people downtown now, because some of these things take, you know, a good amount of time," said Sprague.
They're changing the face of downtown Springfield, one flower pot at a time. Merchants are banding together to speed up downtown revitalization and spruce up empty storefronts.
"The city is willing to help, to put some beautiful historical pictures in the windows," Sprague said. "We're going to streamline the 'For Rent' signs."
And they've planted those flowers in the tree wells, all paid for out of their own pockets.
Washburne Cafe owner Karen Hageman said a lot of momentum is building.
"It's been this really great synergy that's been happening downtown and it's exciting to be a part of it," said Hageman.
Customers downtown on Tuesday liked the merchants' initiative.
"I think it's great that they're trying to revive the downtown of Springfield," Margaret Stevenson said. "It's a great place and it has a lot of community people here."
"It would be nice to see more businesses down here and little mom and pop kind of places," Jackie Barrett said.
In short, close to 25 merchants teamed up to kick downtown decay in the glutes.
The next step is for the group to make a presentation before the City Council to seek official designation, then it can apply to a national group called Main Street USA and try to get grants to fund even more projects.


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Light up the night—by day, handcrafted crystal clear glass sparkles in your trees like diamonds in the sun. When the sun goes down, magic happens. Shimmering amber lights dance among the boughs, lighting the way.
After recharging during the day, energy-efficient LEDs come to life when the sun goes down. No power cord or outlet required!
Weather resistant and safe for outdoor use.
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Rescue Knife (93 mm)
In Stock Product Number: 187
The new and improved Spyderco Rescue Knife has been designed for professionals in stressful situations, which means that no matter what situation you find yourself in, you have the tool to get the job done.
Cutting during emergency situations requires that Save and Serve Professionals have a readily accessible knife and are able to quickly and safely cut around people in hectic surroundings. Performance, ergonomics and comfortable use are all key elements needed in a rescue knife.
Spyderco's Rescue sheepfoot blade is flat saber-ground VG-10. Available in three colors. Black and orange Rescues are fully SpyderEdged with serrations to the tip of the blade. The blue C14 is fully serrated with 1-inch of PlainEdge at the tip for detailed cutting and wire stripping.
On this improved model, the Spyderco Trademark Round Hole is enlarged to 14mm resulting in an enlarged hump that boosts ergonomics, strengthens the blade and lessens fatigue during long term/repetitive cutting. Spine texturing, a deep choil and Volcano-Grip keep the knife from slipping in the hand. FRN handle comes equipped with an ambidextrous tip-up carrying clip.
Perfect for use in the field or the backcountry.
Gender: Unisex
Weight: 2.7 oz (75 g)
Season: N/A
Vendor ProductId: C14BK
Review ProductId: 187
Reviewed by 1 customer
- Comfortable Grip
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Sharp Blade
- Versatile
Best Uses
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- Swifwater Rescue
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A teenage surfer posing for pictures in the waters off Central Florida was bitten by a shark.
Cole Taschman, 16, needed 12 stitches in his right hand after being bitten Sunday in the waters off Stuart.
The high school junior says he was in waist-deep water when a blacktip reef shark bit his hand.
Taschman says he hit the shark with his surfboard and then ran out of the water to get help. He says the shark was between 4 to 5 feet long.
The teen had been posing for pictures for a fundraiser for an injured friend.
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Friday again and it's on week until Christmas. It's coming to that time of the year where people are starting to call loved ones and spending more time on the phone and it turns out that more people are turning toward cell phone only lives. That means less people are getting home phone lines and opting for the cell phone as their only phone.
On a recent article on discovery.com they said
...The portion of homes with cell phones but no landlines has grown to 18 percent, led by adults living with unrelated roommates, renters and young people, according to federal figures released Wednesday.
An additional 13 percent of households have landlines but get all or nearly all calls on their cells, the survey showed. Taken together, that means about three in 10 households are essentially reachable only on their wireless phones.
That is not very surprising as more and more people are finding that being always available is very convenient
Another article from Howstuffworks.com explain the reasons for the switch
...People who have made the switch cite several benefits. Wireless communication saves money on local and long-distance phone charges, frees people up from their desks and prevents having to lay new cables. Laymen Global, the New Jersey company, saved $4,600 on its phone bill by forgoing landlines
Now this isn't saying go out and cancel your home line but it is something to think about. With more and more people wanting to be always available or less people spending time at the house it is a nice option. You no longer have to remember phone numbers as you always have your phone book with you. If you haven't considered it you can always go to puremobile.com and see what phones are available.


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Two years, $16 million. Great deal for the Jays. Talk about buying low.
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Pretty filthy roster they've put together at this point. This is how I currently see their everyday lineup. Probably the best in the AL East.
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Here is an advanced portfolio theme perfect for creative freelancers and agencies. This template is a powerful tool based on responsive design, adaptive to any kind of device.Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
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Organizing your family collections can seem overwhelming, but there are easy ways to break the work into manageable sections.
The best protection for your books, papers, photographs, and prints is a "safe" environment. Light, moisture, pollution, and fluctuations in temperature all affect the life of your family treasures. The ideal storage condition for paper is 70 to 75 degrees F and 45 - 50% relative humidity, and for most photographs 68 degrees F and 30 - 40% relative humidity. Negatives and color photographs should be stored at 30 to 40 degrees F and 30 - 40% relative humidity. In a household setting, these archival ideals may be difficult to achieve, but you can greatly prolong the life of your collection by simply storing your items in a part of the house where you live. The conditions that are comfortable for you are also much better for your collection than attics, garages, or basements.
Avoid storing your valuable collection near sources of heat or water. Placing your items near a radiator, washing machine, or in this example, under a leaky water pipe, can cause permanent damage.
Light causes fading and other damage. Keep books, paper, photographs and art (prints, watercolors, and other works on paper) out of direct sun or bright light of any kind. Hallways or other rooms without windows are best. Install and use shades and heavy curtains where you can't avoid windows. Ultra-Violet resistant glass can slow light damage to framed items, but fading can still occur.
Use museum-quality (fully acid-free) materials whenever possible. Common cardboard boxes and most mats and other framing materials are highly acidic, and those acids will eventually migrate into your materials.
Most of your collection will be composed of organic materials which naturally break down over time. Proper conservation is necessary to postpone that deterioration. Light, temperature fluctuations, and humidity are not the only enemies. There are living organisms which do not share your respect for the past and simply regard your family collection as food.
Mold and mildew are essentially two different names for the same thing. Mold is a simple organism which lacks the ability to photosynthesize and uses enzymes to digest nutrients from organic materials. Mold and mold spores are all around us and are a vital part of the Earth's ecosystem. There are well over 300,000 kinds of mold, and most do not cause a problem until they begin to attack the organic materials in your collection or worse- YOU.
The two most common "problem" molds found in collections are the Ascomycetes and Fungi Imperfecti. Between these two kinds there are more than 46,000 species, many of which are disease causing. Molds not only damage and stain historic paper and books but also can enter the warm, moist environment of your lungs and lead to serious and sometimes fatal respiratory problems and immune reactions.
Bookworms are not as cute and studious as the cartoonists make them appear. In reality, there is no specific "bookworm" as the term is used to describe the larvae of almost any common beetle which bores through wood and paper. Book-borers are rarely really found except in extremely poorly kept collections.
Silverfish (Lepisma saccharina) are small wingless insects whose main diet consists of carbohydrates (sugars and starches). They will eat mold, glues, paper, and fabrics to extract the starch. Silverfish thrive in a warm, moist environment and are tenacious enough to survive for nearly a year with no food at all.
Cockroaches are one of the oldest groups of insects on our planet. There are over 50 species commonly found in the United States, but their habits are very similar. An efficient scavenger, the cockroach
will eat anything organic.
Mice and rats enjoy the cellulose and starches in books and paper as well as the proteins found in glues, and in fact, will eat almost any form of organic material. Prolific breeders, mice can find in your home a relatively predator-free environment with a smorgasbord of food sources. Aside from the obvious damage they do while munching your treasures, rodents leave feces which can attract parasitic molds and insects.
The common elements that attract all of these pests to your collection are temperature and humidity. Keeping your collection cool and dry is vital, and you should remain vigilant and inspect your items regularly for evidence of damage. If your collection has mold, contact a professional conservator for advice. Chemical means can often cause more damage than the mold itself, so home remedies are not recommended. Insects and rodents can usually be kept at bay by good housekeeping and a low-moisture environment.
Letters, clippings, and other documents that you want to preserve should be stored unfolded in buffered folders. Paper fibers are their weakest at folds, so folding and unfolding breaks envelopes and can cause damage as items are removed and replaced. Buffered folders are readily available at archival supply stores and are the best way to keep your documents flat and to reduce their acidity. Folders and boxes are available for oversized items as well, and it is better to get a folder to fit your item, than to force the item into a too-small folder.
Staples and Paperclips
It is usually a good idea to remove metal fasteners from your paper. Staples and paperclips are common ways to fasten documents, but they can rust over time. Metal fasters also increase the risk of tearing paper. Use caution removing these fasteners - particularly if your paper is brittle or weak. Do not use a common staple-puller! Instead, slide a thin piece of stiff plastic (e.g. polyester, polypropylene) under the fastener on both sides of the document. Slide the paperclip off the plastic, or use a pair of tweezers or a thin knife to bend the edges of the staple up and pry it out. The plastic will protect the paper from abrasion and your tools.
Adhesive tape
Adhesive tapes such as Scotch tape are okay for temporary uses (such as Christmas wrapping paper), but are a disaster for long-term preservation of paper documents. The tape is stronger than the paper, which can further damage your document, the adhesive generally stays moist which attracts insects, and the adhesive can also be acidic which can stain your paper. Worst of all, adhesive tape is irreversible. Even those brands of tape which claim to be "archival" can only rarely be removed and then with great cost and effort.
Books are challenging and expensive to restore, so it's best to keep them in good condition. Books are a combination of materials: paper, glue, cardboard, fabric, and leather. Each of these materials can become food for insects and mold, so a cool, dry environment and good housekeeping are vital.
Handling your fragile books properly can prolong their life considerably. Pages and spines become brittle and weaken over time, so here are some tips to avoid damage:
- Never grasp the top of the spine of a book when taking it off of a shelf. Instead, push the books on either side back and grasp the book you want by the covers
- Cradle the book in your hand as you open it. Always support the spine
- Shelve books upright with books of similar size on either side
- Store large or heavy books lying flat
- Never use tape to repair pages or covers
- Dust and inspect your books regularly to prevent insect infestation.
Almost every family used photographs to document their lives, and those fragile images can be the most treasured items in your collection. Although types of photographs and cameras have changed over the years, basic care of most photographs is not difficult and simply requires common sense.
- Keep your photographs organized and store them in a cool, dry, and stable area of your house where you live.
- Loose photographs should be put in proper enclosures such as a folder or paper sleeve. Write down the identifying information on the outside of the sleeve so that you can minimize handling.
- Use photo corners to attach photographs to acid free and lignon free album pages.
- Try to avoid touching the emulsion side of a photograph. Always handle photographs by holding them at the edges or back.
- If you need to write identifying information on the photograph itself, do it lightly with a soft pencil and only on the back near the upper or lower edge.
- Never do anything to a photograph that you can't undo! Using tape or glue to repair or mount a photograph will only cause damage. Do not use pens or glue-on labels.
Light creates photographs, but light also can also destroy them. Exposing any photograph to light for a prolonged time can cause fading. There are two techniques you can use to display your family images.
- If you are framing your original image, use only acid free and lignon free matting. Never display a photograph where it will receive direct sunlight, but chose a low-light area like an inside hallway instead. Special glass which resists ultraviolet light is available from most framing stores, but remember that it does not completely eliminate light damage.
Consider scanning your original image, and displaying a print of the scan. Scanning technology has improved, and a new print can be made inexpensively which can hardly be told from the original. Saving a digital copy means that your original will only be exposed to light once, and you can properly protect that image while displaying the print. The prints can be replaced but your original can not!
If you have questions about preserving your family collections, help is certainly available.
Preservation resources at the Tennessee State Library and Archives
If you have specific questions which are not covered in this exhibit or in TSLA's preservation hand-out, our Preservation Services staff may be able to help you either over the telephone or by e-mail.
TSLA can not do conservation or restoration of your items for you, but we can advise you on proper general techniques, or assist you to find a professional conservator in your area.
NOTE: Appraisal and authentication of items or collections are not services that TSLA can offer. If you decide that you need such services, we recommend that you locate a certified appraiser who specializes in historical books, papers, or photographs. Information on appraisers is available on the web.
Preservation resources on the web
There is a large amount of preservation information available on the web, some of which is excellent, and some of which is not. We recommend that you pay close attention to the source of the information. Information from certified conservators or professional archival institutions is more likely to be up to date and accurate.
For more information go to http://www.tennessee.gov/tsla/preservation/PreservingFamilyColl.htm.


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I've always liked that Windows gives me multiple ways to perform popular tasks. Say you want to print something. You could go to the File menu and select the Print command, or you can press the Ctrl button and the letter P. Ctrl+P is just one example of a keyboard shortcut. Shortcuts combine two or more keys to do something special that neither key does alone.
I prefer to use shortcuts whenever possible. It's kind of amazing how much time you can save by cutting out mouse clicks. Here are my top 20 shortcuts that you might not know about—but should.
There are certain shortcuts I use all day, every day. They work whether I'm doing stuff with photos, music, documents, or spreadsheets.
Copy a selected item: Ctrl+C
Cut a selected item: Ctrl+X
Paste a selected item: Ctrl+V
Undo an action: Ctrl+Z
Redo that thing I just undid: Ctrl+Y
Select everything: Ctrl+A
Print: Ctrl+P
Chances are, you use your PC to do a lot of things at once. Shortcuts go a long way towards cutting the clutter. Go ahead and try these out as you read about them.
Switch between open windows
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This shortcut locks your PC and instantly displays the login screen.
No matter how you want to view your PC, shortcuts help you get there faster.
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The Plus Sign key (+) zooms you in, the Minus Sign key (-) zooms you out. This lets you see small text on a webpage or to check out the pixels in a photo.
Here are a few final shortcuts. For more keyboard shortcuts, check out the complete list.
In the past, finding a file could be like an archaeology expedition. But nowadays, search is really fast and thorough. Use this shortcut to get a search window, type in a few keywords, and presto, you'll get your file.
I like Internet Explorer tabs—but sometimes I want a whole new browser window. To get one, I click the Internet Explorer icon while holding down Shift.
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Geography | Government | History
Mauritania, three times the size of Arizona, is situated in northwest Africa with about 350 mi (592 km) of coastline on the Atlantic Ocean. It is bordered by Morocco on the north, Algeria and Mali on the east, and Senegal on the south. The country is mostly desert, with the exception of the fertile Senegal River valley in the south and grazing land in the north.
Military rule. The legal system is based on Islam.
Mauritania was first inhabited by blacks and Berbers, and it was a center for the Berber Almoravid movement in the 11th century, which sought to spread Islam through western Africa. It was first explored by the Portuguese in the 15th century, but by the 19th century the French had gained control. France organized the area into a territory in 1904, and in 1920 it became one of the colonies that constituted French West Africa. In 1946, it was named a French overseas territory.
Mauritania Gains Independence
Mauritania became an independent nation on Nov. 28, 1960, and was admitted to the United Nations in 1961 over the strenuous opposition of Morocco, which claimed the territory. In the late 1960s, the government sought to make Arab culture dominant. Racial and ethnic tension between Moors, Arabs, Berbers, and blacks was widespread.
Mauritania and Morocco divided the territory of Spanish Sahara (later called Western Sahara) between them after the Spanish departed in 1975, with Mauritania controlling the southern third. The Polisario Front, indigenous Saharawi rebels, fought for the territory against both Mauritania and Morocco. Increased military spending and rising casualties in the region helped bring down the civilian government of Ould Daddah in 1978. A succession of military rulers followed. In 1979, Mauritania withdrew from Western Sahara.
Multiparty Democracy and Economic Improvement
In 1984, Col. Maaouye Ould Sidi Ahmed Taya took control of the government. He relaxed Islamic law, fought corruption, instituted economic reforms urged by the International Monetary Fund, and held the country's first multiparty parliamentary elections in 1986. Although the 1991 constitution set up a multiparty democracy, politics remain ethnically and racially based. The primary conflict is between blacks, who dominate the southern regions, and the Moorish-Arabic north, which holds political power. Racial tensions reached a peak in 1989 when Mauritania went to war with Senegal in a dispute over their shared border. As each country repatriated citizens of the other, critics accused Mauritania of taking the opportunity to expel thousands of blacks.
In 1992, Taya won the nation's first multiparty presidential election, which opponents charged was rigged. Taya's attempts to restructure the economy provoked periodic protests, the most serious of which were the bread riots in Nouakchott in 1995.
Racial Tensions Continue
Although Mauritania officially abolished slavery in 1980, the nation continued to tolerate the enslavement of blacks by North African Arabs. In 1993, the U.S. State Department estimated that there were more than 90,000 chattel slaves in the country.
In 2002, the government banned a political party, Action for Change (AC), which has campaigned for greater rights for blacks, calling it racist and violent. Two other opposition parties have been banned in the past few years.
Steps Toward Democracy
Coup attempts in June 2003 and Aug. 2004 were thwarted. Taya's crackdown on Islamists and his support for Israel and the U.S. were believed to have sparked the attempts to overthrow him. In Aug. 2005, however, President Taya was deposed by military officers while out of the country. In June 2006, voters approved to limit the presidency to two five-year terms.
Mauritania started its march toward democracy in November 2006, when local and regional elections were held throughout the country. Presidential elections followed in March 2007. None of the 19 candidates won more than 50% of the vote in the first round, and the two top candidates, Sidi Ould Sheik Abdellahi, a former government minister, and Ahmed Ould Daddah, an opposition leader, faced off in the country's first-ever second round of voting. Abdellahi prevailed in the runoff to become the country's first democratically elected president.
In July 2008, the country's top four military leaders deposed Prime Minister Boubacar and President Abdellahi in a bloodless coup. Some of the same military leaders were involved in the 2005 coup that brought Abdellahi to power. In recent months, the country's legislature has criticized Abdellahi's handling of rising food prices and accused the government of corruption.
In July 2009, a year after taking control of Mauritania in a military coup, Muhammad Ould Abdel Aziz won the presidential election, with 52% of the vote. He prevailed over parliament speaker Messaoud Ould Boulkheir, who garnered only 16%. The election was deemed fair by outside observers, including representatives from the African Union. The election helped to put the country back on a course toward democracy.
When President Abdel Aziz took office on August 5, 2009, Prime Minister Moulaye Ould Mohamed Laghdaf resigned. Laghdaf had been retained two months earlier to serve as prime minster as part of a deal with the opposition. Despite his resignation, Laghdaf was reappointed prime minister by President Abdel Aziz in mid-August 2009. On Feb. 2, 2014, Prime Minister Laghdaf turned in a resignation for his government. The following day he was asked to form a new one.
In the first round of presidential elections on June 21, 2014, incumbent Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz won 81.9% of the vote, Biram Dah Ebeid 8.7%, Boydiel Ould Houmeid 4.5%, and Ibrahima Moctar Sarr 4.4%. Turnout was 56.5%.
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A.J. Lukjanczuk arrived at Charlotte in the summer of 2012 as the Head Football Athletic Trainer. In this role, he oversees the operation of all things related to athletic training of the Charlotte football program. A.J. came to Charlotte after serving as Associate Athletic Trainer (Head Football) at Elon University for seven years. He oversaw all athletic training duties for the Phoenix program, Men's and Women's Golf teams while also serving as an Approved Clinical Instructor in an outreach athletic training curriculum. During the spring of 2005, A.J. worked as an assistant athletic trainer for the Berlin Thunder of NFL Europe. In 2003-04, A.J. served as a seasonal intern for the NFL's New York Jets.
He earned a Masters of Education in Sports Administration from Northwestern State University in Louisiana in 2004. While at NSU, he was a graduate assistant athletic trainer responsible for the care and prevention of injuries for the Football and Men's Basketball team. A.J. graduated Elon University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training.
Originally from Milltown, N.J., he resides in Charlotte with his wife Shelley and their two dogs, Trixie and Tia. In his free time, A.J. is an avid golfer, enjoys watching sports and spending time with family and friends.
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|Martin's Efforts Can't Save Bears
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The Montreat Baseball Team (12-15) erased a five-run deficit to take a 10-9 win over Lenoir-Rhyne (13-23) Wednesday afternoon at Bears Field in a non-league game. The Cavaliers' Lance Gower (Indian
Trail, N.C.) finished with four hits and three runs batted in as Montreat rallied from a 5-0 deficit en route to the victory.
L-R freshman designated hitter David Martin (Boone, N.C.) hit a two-run triple in the first inning as the Bears took a 5-0 advantage entering the bottom of the second. The Cavaliers responded with a six-run third inning highlighted by a two-run hits from Brandon Harris (Gastonia, N.C.) and Gower for a 7-5 lead for Montreat.
L-R battled back again and led by an 8-7 score thanks to senior outfielder Rai Robinson's (Kings Mountain, N.C.) run-scoring double in the top of the eighth inning but Montreat took the lead again for good with two runs in the bottom of the frame.
The Cavaliers' Pat Dawkins (Argyle, Texas) came through with the game-winning, RBI single in the bottom of the eighth as Montreat snapped a two-game losing streak. Montreat's Justin Haight (Wenatchee, Wash.) was credited with the win while Bradley Carpenter (Lincolnton, N.C.) registered the final two outs for the save.
For Lenoir-Rhyne, Robinson and sophomore outfielder Ivan Vieitez (Miami, Fla.) each added three hits and drove in a run but junior Austen Gunnels (Hitchcock, Texas) (0-4) suffered the loss on the mound.
Lenoir-Rhyne returns to South Atlantic Conference play on Friday when the Bears travel to Mars Hill, N.C., to face Mars Hill beginning at 3:00 p.m. Montreat plays at Point in a doubleheader on Friday at 1:00 p.m.
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MAYVILLE, NY-- The man accused of gunning down a southern tier school superintendent, has returned to WNY to face murder charges.
Taglianetti arrived at Chautauqua County Jail just before 4pm Tuesday.
Anthony Robert Taglianetti will arrive at the Chautauqua County jail late Tuesday afternoon.
He was arrested in Virginia days after police say he shot and killed Clymer Superintendent Keith Reed Jr.
Police say Reed had a relationship with Taglianetti's estranged wife.
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Smoke emanates from the prescribed burn conducted by the United States Forest Service near Scofield in 2001.
A few recent prescribed burns have gotten out of control and become high profile events on the national scene.
However, most of the intentional fires proceed as planned and the burns control vegetation growth so that high intensity fires will not decimate forests.
Starting on Sunday if conditions are conducive, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management will conduct a prescribed burn in the Nine Mile Canyon area.
The 8.5 mile burn will be started at the bottom of Dry Canyon and cover about 600 acres. The procedure will take about a week and a half to complete.
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School shooting incidents are on the rise in the United States and their numbers are climbing at an alarming rate. Federal statistics show that in the decade leading up to the year 2010 these violent events exploded, totaling 58 incidents nationwide, claiming 226 lives. By stark contrast, only 16 such incidents took place over a 30 year period from 1960 to 1990.
While experts from every corner of the mental health profession are working to determine what could be causing this alarming trend, Active Shooter officials are preparing districts all over Utah to deal with the unthinkable, a stalking gunman in a local school.
During July's Carbon District School Board meeting, Jimmy Chapman along with his partner Dave Summers of the Utah School Board Risk Management Association introduced the scenario based initiative, hoping to see Carbon conduct its own round of Active Shooter training.
"This program emphasizes the need for scenario-based active shooter drill training for schools. We have fire and earthquake drills even though we do not have death by fire in our schools. We do have active shooting deaths in schools but we don't have any training to address that need. This program shows that even the best laid plan works much differently in practice than during discussion around conference table," said Chapman, who presented to the Carbon District School Board during their July 8 meeting. "Our program helps put all the factors in place which can make a school shooting unique to deal with."
According to Chapman, when law enforcement typically trains at many Utah schools, the students are not there, however, most police officials would like to have people around to more realistically demonstrate a hectic situation.
Information provided by Chapman shows that the Active Shooter program is meant to identify risks and construct scenarios which help find weaknesses in a school's current lock-down plan. More importantly however, the event shows administrators and faculty a "real life" scenario which begins with a gunshot.
"This training exercise is meant to show the actual level of confusion and stress which occurs when a school shooting takes place," explained Chapman. "It is meant to bring about questions. How did a particular school's lock-down policy work? Does it work at all? And if not, what changes need to be made?"
During the Carbon District meeting, Chapman displayed a video replay of Active Shooter training which took place in the South Summit district, the local response was immediate.
"This is a very powerful video," said boardmember Jeff Richens who had previously seen the Active Shooting presentation during statewide training. "My eyes were glued to the screen from the beginning of the presentation because of the life or death feeling gunshots can bring about."
The video detailed gunmen stalking school hallways while police, first responders and finally SWAT officials made entry into the building during the school's lock down procedure.
"In both Washington and South Summit major flaws were discovered in the schools lock-down procedure," explained Chapman. "It is so important to know what a gun sounds like when it goes off in a building, it's important to know it is very different from a book dropping."
During the presentation, both the shooter and law enforcement use "Hollywood" quality blanks which very accurately demonstrate the sound of gunfire. Special equipment is also used to ensure that no debris can be expelled from the end of a gun's muzzle.
According to information provided by Chapman, being prepared is vital because there is no way to know when this type of event could occur. The federal "Final Report and Findings of the Safe School Initiative listed 10 key findings in their most recent outline including:
* Incidents of targeted violence at school rarely were sudden, impulsive acts.
* Most attackers did not threaten their targets directly prior to advancing the attack.
* There is no accurate or useful "profile" of students who engaged in targeted school violence, some shooters in recent incidents came from "all-American families," while others were from single parent homes. A few were loners but most had close friends.
While Utah has been fortunate when it comes to school shootings, several close calls demonstrate that perseverance rather than luck saves lives. According to Chapman, incidents involving guns and school property in Kane County, Ogden, Washington County and the Granite School District show that the time for training and due diligence is now.
While no decision has been made by the Carbon District, consideration of active shooter training for local law enforcement and school officials is underway.
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AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - Police, prosecutors and advocates for domestic violence victims all say more safeguards are needed to prevent people accused of domestic violence from getting guns. But they also say there's no way to guarantee it won't happen.
New questions are being asked such cases in the wake of last week's shooting in Calais. Megan Sherrard and her 3-month old child were shot by the child's father, Daniel Pinney, just before he was shot and killed by police.
Pinney was out on bail at the time for a Domestic Violence Criminal Threatening charge against Sherrard, and a judge had also imposed a Protection From Abuse order in the case. Police and prosecutors say both orders required Pinney to relinquish all his guns - which he apparently did. State Police say they believe Pinney complied with those orders, but then got a gun from someone else to go after Sherrard.
Domestic violence groups say the Calais case is a classic example of what happens in Maine with guns and domestic violence suspects. The Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence says current state law does not do enough to ensure suspects actually do turn over their guns. Julia Colpitts of the MCEDV says some other states, such as Ne3w Jersey, have tougher laws that make it easier for police to search a suspect's home to make sure there are no guns.
A special; state task force, chaired by Col. Robert Williams of the Maine State Police, is now working to identify ways to tighten Maine laws to keep more domestic violence suspects from having guns. Col. Williams says it's a complex issue, because the Constitution has safeguards against unreasonable searches. Williams says police need probable cause to get a search warrant, and that the task force is not likely to recommend any sort of mandatory search process. He did say the inability to search and to know how many guns a suspect actually has are major problems with the system now.
Task force member David Trahan of the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine says he wants to see more restrictions on who holds guns that are given up. Police, prosecutors and activists say its common for a suspect to give guns to friends or relatives to hold, but later pressure those people to give the guns back.
Police and prosecutors agree they can't create a perfect system, and can't guarantee a suspect won't somehow get a gun. Colpitts says that points to the issue of requiring universal background checks for all gun sales, including private sales. A move to create such a law was narrowly defeated last month in the Maine Legislature.
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How to Remove Windows XP Service Pack 2
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How to Remove SP2
You can use Add or Remove Programs to remove (or uninstall) SP2 and restore your computer to its previous state:
Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
Click Add or Remove Programs, click Windows XP Service Pack 2, and then click Remove.
Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.
? Before you remove SP2, it's a good idea to print the steps on this page.
? If you choose to remove SP2, a dialog box displays a list of the programs that you installed after you finished installing SP2. If you continue with the removal, these programs might not work correctly.
? If you backed up your personal files before you installed SP2 or if you encounter problems after removing SP2, you can restore Windows to a previous state. To select a restore point and "roll back", use the System Restore Wizard. To open the wizard, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Restore
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Bill Craig Shares His Personal Testimony of Why He Became a Christian
I'm thankful for his openness and honesty with this. I've argued that people who first choose to believe do not initially have sufficient reasons to do so. I've argued that the initial choice to believe is like putting on "God Glasses," from which all other evidence is subsequently viewed and forced to fit, much like a person who has been brainwashed.
It was only later after having examined my faith more thoroughly that I realized these initial reasons were not good ones to believe. From reading his story I don't think Bill had good initial reasons to believe either. What do you think?
Notice in his personal story his need for happiness, love, genuineness, significance and meaning. Notice also the fact that he read the Bible uncritically along with some Christian books. But think about this. How does someone properly investigate whether a claim is true or not? A person doesn't do it by only reading the literature of the people who advocate it. He does so by also reading the best critiques of the people who disagree with it, and Dr. Craig now knows this. By now he also knows there is a lot of hypocrisy and unhappiness among church people. He was personally "shocked" when a particular pastor friend of a church he attended was caught in adultery nearly 20 years ago, or so. As a Christian I was unhappy for periods of time, and also hypocritical. Surely this has been Bill's experience as well. It's a human problem that Christianity does not solve. That's why people come to church weekly to get an emotional boost. They come because they are unhappy and hypocritical. Does this subsequent experience of his cause him to doubt the initial youthful rush of friends and the happiness he felt at the time? I suspect so, or it should. By now he also knows the need for significance and meaning isn't a good reason for believing a religious story, since there are many to choose from. He also knows that the Bible was pieced together from several different authors and sources. I'll bet he also can pick up those very same Christian books he first read and find several large holes in their arguments, since apologists disagree with themselves.
So the question I have is whether Bill would've believed in the first place if he knows what he does now. Remember, back then he didn't have any "God Glasses" on, so he was merely investigating the Christian faith as "an outsider." The difference is that the "God Glasses" he now has on provide him with a presumption which causes him to view all of the evidence from that presumption.
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hmm you could use fetchmail to put all mail into your inbox and then read it with mutt or whatever you want ..
i've been thinking about using Mutt for mail cuz i wanna switch to a console mail client and i've heard that mutt is the best
but i got some questions first:
1) how the hell do i set up multiple POP3 mailaccounts with it?
2) i don't have sendmail or any of that crap installed on my system. i need to use an outgoing SMTP server from my ISP to send mails. how would i set that up in mutt if it's possible?
edit: yes i've looked at the documentation, but i think that the muttrc style is just horrible and unclear
hmm you could use fetchmail to put all mail into your inbox and then read it with mutt or whatever you want ..
well i'm not gonna do that, simply because i think a mail client should be able to access POP3 accounts without any extra software installed besides itself
but i found some sample muttrc files so i'm checking it out
if anyone can answer my previous 2 questions, please feel free to do so
edit: damn spelling mistakes
well i finally got it to work with one of my POP3 clients and i like it a lot
i have no idea how to add the other POP3 account to it though, so if anyone could still explain that i'd be very greatful
Mutt is only a mail client, not a mail transport agent (MTA). *You must use something like sendmail or qmail to work with Mutt.
If you want a solid, easy to use console mail program that works well with POP3 and is self contained, try Pine. *That is what I use. *The configuration is very simple, and Pine has a lot of nice features. *Plus, you get the Pico editor with Pine for composing messages, and Pico is great for that task.
yea i also just read about the SMTP not being supported with mutt
but i'll install sendmail if i have to
mutt is just too sweet
Sendmail is a b*tch to use. I'd recommend qmail instead. You'll also likely want to set up fetchmail.yea i also just read about the SMTP not being supported with mutt
but i'll install sendmail if i have to
mutt is just too sweet
I tried for several days to get Mutt working right, but in the end I just went back to Pine. I wish you luck in your quest.
i'm gonna try sSMPT
that's what the FAQ recommends if u only have to get mail out to an SMTP server so i'm gonna try that first
well sSMTP apparantly does the trick cuz i can send mails with mutt now
the only thing i need now is to know howto add another POP3 account and i'll be ready to go


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Upcoming games: Penguins, November 29, 7:30 p.m.; @ Hurricanes, December 1, 7:00 p.m.; @ Lightning, December 3, 7:00 p.m.
Pittsburgh Penguins (32 points, 1st place Eastern Conference, 14-6-4)
The Rangers can take their home game winning streak to seven if they manage to shutdown the revitalized healthy Penguins and drown out the Crosby mania. Captain Sidney Crosby has eight points over his first four games of the season. If his start is any indication, he looks to be back in his usual superstar caliber form. The captain had not dressed for a game since January 5 of last season after suffering a concussion. While left winger James Neal leads the team with 23 points and 13 goals, the Penguins top three centers are all rolling. Crosby (4 A), Evgeni Malkin (2 G, 2 A) and Jordan Staal (2 G) have combined for 10 points over their last two wins. The Penguins will take to Madison Square Garden after an emotional overtime win in Montreal on Saturday. They battled back from a 3-1 deficit with defenseman Kris Letang netting the game winner in overtime, just minutes after returning to the bench from being treated in the locker room. Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty broke Letang's nose with a high hit late in the third period that had sent Letang wobbling and bloodied to the locker room. The Penguins are 6-3-1 over their last ten games.
Carolina Hurricanes (20 points, 14th place Eastern Conference, 8-12-4)
The Hurricanes continue to struggle to get their act together as they sit in the basement of the Eastern Conference. Their three-game point streak which included victories over the hot Maple Leafs and Flyers last week was snapped in a 3-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The Canes need an extra pep in their step to avoid getting outworked on the puck. Captain Eric Staal said after their latest loss that the Canes "jump and ability to be on pucks" was missing from their game. Staal only has 10 points in 24 games thus far this season. The youthful center Jeff Skinner leads the team with 9 goals and 21 points. The Rangers beat the Hurricanes 5-1 earlier this month at the Garden. Despite goaltender Cam Ward's strong performance in the first two periods, the Rangers exploded for four goals in the third period for the win. While Ward's record is anything but pretty at 8-9-3 with one shutout, he can be tough to beat if his support system on offense and defense is in sync. The Hurricanes are 2-2-1 in their last five games. They take on the Senators tonight in Ottawa and the Panthers on Tuesday.
Tampa Bay Lightning (24 points, 10th place Eastern Conference, 11-9-2)
Despite the powerhouse names, the Lightning are not boasting the hottest statistics when it comes to the standings or power play percentage (17th in the NHL, 16% with 13 goals on 81 opportunities) at the moment. Whenever Steven Stamkos (14 G, 10 A) and Martin St. Louis (19 P) are on the ice however, they are always a force to be reckoned with. It can be tempting to forget about captain Vincent Lecavalier who has oft been prone to injuries and lackluster streaks. He is off to a strong start this season with 17 points in 22 games, including three goals on the powerplay and four game winners. Defenseman Marc Andre- Bergeron is also making offensive contributions with 16 assists and three goals in 22 games. Goaltender Dwayne Roloson is off to a rocky start with a 6-6-1 record and 3.46 goals against average while backup Mathieu Garon is 5-3. The Lightning got four much needed points after defeating their Southeast division rivals, the Florida Panthers, in back-to-back wins this holiday weekend by a margin of 7-2. They are 6-4 in their last ten games. The Rangers lost all four contests against Coach John Tortorella's former Stanley Cup team last season, including two tight nail biters in overtime and a shootout.


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Monday, June 10, 2013 - 10:57 AM
Meinl R&D Concept Model: Mike Johnston's 2451 Prototype Ride
Quite some time ago Mike approached me with an idea for a ride. This is what we've made for him. It's not available anywhere officially.
We are curious to know what you like or don't like about it, and if you like us to introduce it to our line-up?
Thanks for your feedback.
- norbert
39 responses to "Meinl R&D Concept Model: Mike Johnston's 2451 Prototype Ride"
José Antonio Pereira Tomás posted on Jun 10, 2013 - 11:17 AM
I think this ride is really beautiful, controlled and I think versatile. Great job!!
Paul Seidel posted on Jun 10, 2013 - 11:21 AM
YES! This is exactly, what i was looking for... I love the "crashy" sound of it. Dirty, but still well-defined and responsive... Sounds like the ride is kind of feeling you as well.
Terry D. posted on Jun 10, 2013 - 11:22 AM
I would love to see this become a canon cymbal in Meinl's lineup next year. The wash on the 2451 is remarkable, and the crash makes me happy in the silliest manner. The bell is actually not that bad, and I normally prefer bells that have more presence (like the bell on the Sand Ride). I still see myself getting the 22" Meinl Byzance Dark Ride (my dream Ride), but this would be an excellent addition to anyone's collection.
Mohamed R posted on Jun 10, 2013 - 11:26 AM
I'd definitely buy it if it was out in the market, sounds great looks good too
Michael Zagon posted on Jun 10, 2013 - 11:27 AM
Sounds great i like the cut through bell..
Bruno Cruz posted on Jun 10, 2013 - 11:31 AM
Great sound for a crash-ride - or should I say "crashable ride" -, very good combination of definition + wash, but as with every cymbal, always a compromise. I would go for a 22"
Lachlan posted on Jun 10, 2013 - 12:05 PM
Personally I prefer the original Extra Dry ride because that's just more my style. That being said, this prototype sounds extremely tasty, the crash in particular is beautiful and amazing.
Tonio Skytwo_A posted on Jun 10, 2013 - 12:12 PM
I think that this ride is really beautiful and versatile! A perfect balance of dirtyness and washiness, really great for groove-based rythms, such as gospel, hip hop and funky situations! The size is good too, maybe adding 22" would be perfect... You should do a whole series based on this concept, like Benny Greb's Vintage Series!!!
Looeeegee posted on Jun 10, 2013 - 12:39 PM
I think it would sound nicer as a 20", maybe brighten it up a bit. It sounds very similar to my 22" sand ride.
Edgar posted on Jun 10, 2013 - 12:56 PM
Love it! I like that flavor. Mostly when crashing.
Richard Childs posted on Jun 10, 2013 - 12:58 PM
I loved the way the wash just dropped away when Mike went back to playing on top after crashing it. Would be perfect for me playing a mix of jazz and rock in the same gig. I'm planning on getting a 20" extra dry china anyway and this would go very nicely
David Beuthin posted on Jun 10, 2013 - 13:17 PM
Absolutely love it.
Paulo posted on Jun 10, 2013 - 13:58 PM
Gosto muito,ótima sonoridade grande qualidade parabéns.
Markell posted on Jun 10, 2013 - 14:01 PM
crash sound is wonderful! on the other side I prefer the brighter sound.
Jay-Min posted on Jun 10, 2013 - 14:02 PM
Totally loved it would buy! Meinl please make :)
Dustice Forall posted on Jun 10, 2013 - 15:24 PM
Love this. Looking to jump into the dry series and would love to add this.
Marshall e. posted on Jun 10, 2013 - 15:46 PM
I think I like the extra dry more personally, but I love the crashing ability of the 2451 more, even though I feel like the bell is a little weak for my taste I would love to play one of these.
Krish posted on Jun 10, 2013 - 16:14 PM
I love the crashing nature of 2451.. but to ride i would still prefer the 20inch coz of its prominent sound.. If you guys can manage to bring that ride sound from 20 and crashing nature of the 21 with the bell sound of 21 - Thats my sound!!!!! But its great sounding by itself.. like what mike said. its a different flavor!!!
William posted on Jun 10, 2013 - 16:50 PM
I think the 2451 sounds great. It would fit perfectly into my playing style!
Joshua Castellano-Davila posted on Jun 10, 2013 - 16:56 PM
I personally think this cymbal is a wonderful cymbal, the amount of wash, crashability, and bell it's has is PERFECT, if I could have this cymbal, I sure as heck would, for ANYTHING! I'm also loving it's versatility , and the fact that it sounds amazing as a ride AND a crash cymbal . I'd love to see this in Meinl's lineup, especially since I play exclusively Meinl cymbals! Way to go guys!
Marc posted on Jun 10, 2013 - 21:44 PM
Very nice sound! although I also like the definition from the extra dry series, I prefer the higher pitched bell.
Michael Garr posted on Jun 10, 2013 - 23:58 PM
If this becomes an actual cymbal, I will own one....if not several. It's the perfect mix between crashability and stick definition. What I've always looked for.
Joseph Dopke posted on Jun 11, 2013 - 2:46 AM
Love it! More hand hammering please! The definition achieved is fantastic!
Tony Gallagher posted on Jun 11, 2013 - 4:36 AM
Awesome!! When can we expect to see this in the line up? HAHA!!
Ted Jackson posted on Jun 12, 2013 - 17:55 PM
The bell molds into the cymbal very nicely. I would love to use this cymbal for sweeps from the riding part of the cymbal to the bell.
Jeff Irizarry posted on Jun 13, 2013 - 2:37 AM
Wow! Count me in please, this cymbal seems fantastic, can't wait to play it!
Thomas Jeffrey posted on Jun 16, 2013 - 21:01 PM
Sounds incredible! I could definitely see myself getting into one of these. I love the washy crash and the blending between bell and the rest of the cymbal.
Dante Espinoza posted on Jun 18, 2013 - 8:23 AM
Hey guys I also use the 20" extra dry ride. Also I like to crash on my ride to but still like the dry sound so i think this cymbal is amazing. But like Mike said both are great cymbals. I personally like the stick defenition and bell on the 20in but the wash on the 21 is fantastic.
Eddie James posted on Jun 19, 2013 - 6:24 AM
Yes. There is a place in the Meinl lineup. Why? 1. It is sonically different from anything else out there. 2. It is different on paper (marketable). 3. A Mike Johnston signature! Yes! My dream cymbal has so far been the 20" Extra Dry ride. Its a little washy, but a small piece of tape underneath or some moon gel on top tames it down. I play a very minimalistic set up and often double it as a crash. Heck, I might have to make room for the 2451, why wouldn't you want both of these colors on your palette. If these cymbals are your thing, then they're your thing. Thanks Mike, you're amazing.
Joshua Champ posted on Aug 27, 2013 - 18:11 PM
This would be absolutely incredible if you guys made this ride available for purchase. I'd love this ride so much!! Please make this happen.
Yofran Tovar posted on Sep 09, 2013 - 16:47 PM
This thing sound HUGE and beautiful, love it... Loving Meinl for ever and ever, amen.
Yofran Tovar posted on Sep 09, 2013 - 16:47 PM
This thing sound HUGE and beautiful, love it... Loving Meinl for ever and ever, amen.
Yofran Tovar posted on Sep 09, 2013 - 16:48 PM
This thing sound HUGE and beautiful, love it... Loving Meinl for ever and ever, amen.
Ben posted on Oct 09, 2013 - 4:20 AM
This cymbal sounds really good,...but his transition ride sounds phenomenal! I've looked around to find additional info on it. I seriously want to purchase that ride. I play byzance fast hats, byzance crashes, and currently go backbajd forth between a 22" mb20 & an old vintage no name 22" thin ride. I would love to have the transition ride so I would not have to switch back and forth.
Ivan Castellanos posted on Oct 24, 2013 - 17:23 PM
I like the sound of this cymbal, its really versatile and that's what I need since I normally use my ride as a crash due to the small space I have on the gigs. If this goes out on the market I'll buy it immediately. Please Meinl, make it available for us, or at least put out a limited edition of it, I'm really interested as well as almost all the people above!
JPratt posted on Nov 21, 2013 - 16:52 PM
Please make this bad boy available! I want to add this to my kit so bad!
Kuba posted on Dec 02, 2013 - 12:09 PM
The most striking difference to my ears is the amount of wash that's spot on. Not to too much but quite a lot for a dry cymbal. It's a beauty.
Alex posted on Dec 12, 2013 - 19:35 PM
Holy S$%*..... i love it!! ITS TOO GOOD.
Keep it up Meinl.
Simon Klejnstrup posted on Jan 05, 2014 - 16:32 PM
Holy Moly!!
PLEASE release this cymbal! It's what i've been looking for all my life!
Please, Meinl! Please!
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Foursqure, the popular check an app that has been integrated with a number of different devices and social networks has received an update for the IOS client. The app is a popular one that allows unlocked iphone 4 and other iOS users to update their friends on where they are, where they will be heading, and where they have been in the past. The app has been very popular over social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, and has been integrated into another of other devices as well. Their app for IOS devices has been highly popular, and the new update should allow users to check in at different locations much faster than they did in the past.
The faster check-in process should be something that users will love. The company gave a quick update earlier in the day and even demonstrated the new app through a YouTube video that was released. Before, checking in on the app would require a number of different steps that confuse some users. Now, checking and will allow for users to do so in a few short button clicks with some Checkins being just one button click.
The company also announced that with their newest update to the iphone 4 unlocked that they have reached more than 10 million users in total, making it easily the largest location-based checking in software and the world. Although other companies such as Facebook have tried to emulate the software through their own portals, foursquare continues to grow at a rate that other companies can seemingly not mimic.it will be interesting to see if the company can grow at the same rate that it has been so far. The 10 million user mark is one that companies celebrate around the world, but seems to only be the tip of the iceberg for a program like foursquare that will undoubtedly become more popular as time goes on.


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By RICHARD SHAWSun Advocate community editor
Cars and trucks traveling the canyon continue to pass by the picketing Co-op miners. Many drivers respond to a picket sign and honk horns in support of the miners. Other vehicles buzz silently past the picket line, turn right and head to the mine.
"We've now been standing here for over six months," points out Allison Kennedy, referring to the strike or lockout that began Sept. 22, 2003. "And well be here as long as it takes."
Both sides have engaged in a war of words through the media since the labor action started. The work stoppage has not only gained statewide coverage by the television stations and in newspapers across Utah, but national attention has been brought to the situation primarily through the efforts of the United Mine Workers of America. The UMWA attempted to organize the mine workers when the stoppage began.
Adding to the media's interest is the fact that Co-op or CW Mining Company is owned by the Kingstons, one of Utah's most well-known polygamist families. High profile cases involving polygamy have resulted in a media spotlight on what would normally be considered as a small labor dispute.
"We have had support from all over Utah," states Kennedy. "And a great deal from many places around the United States as well."
In February, buses and numerous vehicles came to the small corner where Huntington Canyon and Bear Canyon join and where the picketers stand day in and day out.
The buses and vehicles brought dozens of supporters from various labor organizations as well as human rights groups. But the call to support the picketers has gone farther than union groups. Religious organizations, women and family advocates as well as Latino support groups have joined in the effort.
The headquarters for the Co-op picketers consists of a shed plastered with sighns erected on one corner of the intersection.
During the winter, an old mobile home was moved onto the opposite corner so the the picketers to get out of the cold weather conditions.
"You ought to have seen us huddling in that trailer to keep warm this winter," comments Kennedy.
But despite being held up in the mobile, they continued a presence on the corner all winter, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
"They have just been trying to wait us out, I guess," comments Bill Estrada, the man around whom the strike started and the leader of the local group of picketers. "They think one day we will give up, but we won't."
According to the workers, the strike began as a protest when Estrada was allegedly fired for trying to bring the UMWA into the mine.
Management of the mine, however, claims Estrada was fired because he failed to fill out a report properly regarding a safety system on a continuous mining machine.
When the Sun Advocate interviewed CW's personnel director Charles Reynolds last October, he said all the miners left the mine after the protest and never came back to work.
After three days, the coal company decided the miners had quit.
But the workers maintain they were locked out of the mine.
The situation has become a dispute for both sides of the issue. Picketers claim that they have talked a number of people into not going to the mine, including some individuals who make deliveries to the facility.
"One day, a driver stopped by and told us that he was a teamster and he wouldn't be crossing our picket line anymore to make deliveries his company had for the mine," indicates Kennedy. "Now, he drops their stuff off at the convenience store in Huntington and calls them up and tells them that he has left the delivery there. They have to go down and pick it up."
But there have also been failures. A driver for different company apparently stopped and talked with picketers one day and told the workers he would not continue to deliver to the mine. But a few days later, the driver apparently delivered some materials for the mine.
"He stopped on the way back and told us that his boss said he either made deliveries to the mine or he could look for another job," explains Kennedy.
Picketers also claim they are frequently visited by the Emery County Sheriff's Office because the mine calls the department with complaints
As the Sun Advocate arrived at the picket line to conduct interviews, an Emery law enforcement cruiser was pulling away from the site. Kennedy said the officer indicated that a complaint had been made claiming the strikers were in the roadway harassing traffic.
"I think it was because we were on the road talking to someone who stopped and wanted to talk to us," notes Kennedy.
While the Sun Advocate was at the site, a small car came down Bear Canyon with two men inside the vehicle. The car stopped and the passenger videotaped the strikers, a supporter talking to the picketers and the newspaper reporter.
"They've actually done that a number of times," points out Estrada. "I'm not sure why. I think they just want to be sure they know who is here doing this from time to time."
Numerous miners involved in the picketing process do not speak English and Estrada has to interpret for the workers.
For example, Juan Salazar has worked at the mine for three years. Standing on the line with Jesus Salazar and Sergio Ponce, who also speak little English, he said that the fight is for more than money or working conditions.
"I believe in what we are doing," states Salazar. "This has become a fight for respect and dignity."
"It's very hard," explains Salazar, discussing how he and his family are making ends meet without a job. "But, together, we are moving on."
Of the five dozen plus miners affected by the labor dispute, Estrada indicates about half have found other jobs, but some continue to picket when they are not working. Other miners are surviving on what supporters are sending from as far away as England and Australia. Sometimes food donations come in and other times it is money. A major supporter of the picketers is the San Rafael Mission. The Catholic Church has been receiving donations from across Utah and distributes the funds to the strikers to help with rent and mortgage payments.
CW Mining's practices have been under investigation by the National Labor Relations Board since the strike began, but no decision has been rendered.
"Why is this taking so long?" asks Estrada.
The miners contend that the company is interfering with the workers' rights to organize and the present union at the mine is a company run labor organization. But even if the NLRB comes down in favor of the miners, no one knows what weight the decision will carry since the federal agency's findings are often sent to a company with a request to mitigate the problem. If a company fails to act on the request, the NLRB can take other action.
"We've got support from the UMWA all over the west," points out Estrada. "Another mine that was on strike even sent us help. How can we give up with so many people behind us and our cause?"


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15 U.S. Code § 2081 - Authorization of appropriations
(a) General authorization of appropriations
(1) In general
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Commission for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter and any other provision of law the Commission is authorized or directed to carry out—
(2) Travel allowance
From amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1), there shall be made available $1,200,000 for fiscal year 2010, $1,248,000 for fiscal year 2011, $1,297,000 for fiscal year 2012, $1,350,000 for fiscal year 2013, and $1,403,000 for fiscal year 2014, for travel, subsistence, and related expenses incurred in furtherance of the official duties of Commissioners and employees with respect to attendance at meetings or similar functions, which shall be used by the Commission for such purposes in lieu of acceptance of payment or reimbursement for such expenses from any person—
(A) seeking official action from, doing business with, or conducting activities regulated by, the Commission; or
(b) Limitation
No funds appropriated under subsection (a) of this section may be used to pay any claim described in section 2053 (i) of this title whether pursuant to a judgment of a court or under any award, compromise, or settlement of such claim made under section 2672 of title 28, or under any other provision of law.
Source(Pub. L. 92–573, § 32,Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1233; Pub. L. 94–284, §§ 2, 5 (b),May 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 503, 505; Pub. L. 95–631, § 1,Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3742; Pub. L. 97–35, title XII, § 1214,Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 724; Pub. L. 101–608, title I, § 117,Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3121; Pub. L. 103–437, § 5(c)(1),Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4582; Pub. L. 110–314, title II, §§ 201(a), (c), 235 (c)(4),Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3038, 3039, 3075.)
2008—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–314, § 201(a), amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) authorized appropriations for fiscal years 1991 and 1992.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–314, § 201(c), redesignatedsubsec. (c) as (b), inserted heading, and struck out former subsec. (b), which related to authorization of appropriations for the planning and construction of research, development and testing facilities described in section 2076 (h) of this title.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 110–314, § 235(c)(4), which directed substitution of "the appropriate Congressional committees." for "the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, and by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.", could not be executed because of the repeal of subsec. (b) by Pub. L. 110–314, § 201(c). See above.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 110–314, § 201(c), redesignatedsubsec. (c) as (b).
1994—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 103–437in introductory provisions substituted "Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, and by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate" for "Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce of the House of Representatives, and by the Committee on Commerce of the Senate".
1990—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–608added pars. (1) and (2) and struck out former pars. (1) to (9) which specified maximum appropriations authorized for fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, to fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 1983.
1981—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97–35added pars. (8) and (9) and provision following par. (9) relating to payment of accumulated or accrued leave, severance pay, and any other expenses related to a reduction in force in the Commission.
1978—Subsec. (a)(5) to (7). Pub. L. 95–631added pars. (5) to (7).
1976—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 94–284, § 2, substituted "$51,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, $14,000,000 for the period beginning July 1, 1976, and ending September 30, 1976, $60,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977, and $68,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978" for "$55,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1973, $59,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, and $64,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975".
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 94–284, § 5(b), added subsec. (c).
Effective Date of 1981 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 97–35effective Aug. 13, 1981, see section 1215 ofPub. L. 97–35, set out as a note under section 2052 of this title.
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The latest job numbers were released Friday morning, and they're painting a pretty positive picture for the economy.
According to the Labor Department, unemployment fell to 7.7 percent last month -- the lowest since December of 2008.
Overall, U.S. businesses hired 236,000 workers last month. The biggest gains were made in construction and manufacturing.
While the numbers are encouraging, economists say it's still below the 250,000 jobs needed each month to significantly reduce unemployment.