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What is the DV NY Metal Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece?
The DV NY for Tenor Sax will appeal to the Straight Ahead player looking for the best playing and sounding mouthpiece that he or she can find. The mouthpiece is based on our popular DV model but has several modifications, the most significant being a deep chamber. All tests with players have been very positive and we've had great response from "Link" players. And most importantly I am completely satisfied and in love with the mouthpiece. The DV NY occupies a similar place as the ESP and we think that players who like a wider mouthpiece in the mouth, and a more spread sound will choose the DV NY. Players who like more of a Berg Larsen focused sound and a thinner profile piece may prefer the ESP.
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Jody Espina has introduced the concept of Golden Section Proportions to the art of high end saxophone mouthpiece design. This perfect chamber/bore/facing combination will result in an extraordinary playing experience for you.
The DV NY produces a darker, less bright tone than the contemporary sound of the DV. The deep baffle/chamber design of the DV NY produce a beautiful Classic Jazz Tenor sound reminiscent of the masters of the 50's and 60's.
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To create the most efficient mouthpiece possible. That means that there is no stuffiness and little resistance.
To emulate the sound of the Classic 50's and 60's metal tenor sax mouthpieces, while giving the sound an extra fatness from the secondary window.
To produce the most beautiful tone on any JodyJazz mouthpiece so far.
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JodyJazz DV NY Tenor Sax Mouthpiece Available Tip Openings
The most popular tip opening range will be 7*, 8*. Players seem to prefer a size larger than what they would comparably play on a Link, for example, due to the relatively free blowing nature of the DV NY.
6 = .090 7 = .100 7* = .105 8* = .115 9* = .125 10* = .135
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About the patch on the DV NY:
The beak of this mouthpiece is thin which allows for more vibration and contributes to the spread of the sound or what I call sound diffusion. A thin beak does not allow us to put a patch the way the DV has. We provide a a clear patch which feels very comfortable. For those of you who think that this may be a problem, I ask you to try the piece so that you can see for yourself.
Also Available for purchase is our proprietary JodyJazz "Ring" Ligature
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I understand that there may be a backorder on these mouthpieces. Why do we have to wait to buy one of these pieces.
"The JodyJazz DV series mouthpieces are hand made to ensure and maintain their highest quality. Demand will not compromise our ability to ensure that every mouthpiece we produce is the best available. When you order one of our mouthpieces, you can be assured that every effort is made to ensure you are rewarded with a product worthy of your investment. That will take time, care and patience. We feel that our DV, DV CHI and DV NY series are worth the wait and we believe you will too. Thanks a lot for your patience.
"Dream Come True"
To create the most efficient mouthpiece possible while emulating the sound of the Classic 50's and 60's metal tenor sax mouthpieces. That means that a beautiful, rich tenor sax tone is able to be produced with less effort than on previous mouthpieces.
The new facing curve results in absolutely no dead spots in the vibration of the reed. In other words all notes in all ranges respond equally. This tenor sax mouthpiece has a husky barrel-chested tone and can sing sweetly and beautifully. Sub toning and low notes are extremely easy and the altissimo is out of this world. Intonation is spot on. Be prepared to be inspired by your tone.
Players who now or in the past have played Otto Link, Guardala Crescent, Dukoff Hollywood, or any of the darker classic mouthpieces out there will be sure to love The DV NY. This is not just another straight-ahead saxophone mouthpiece. There will be noticeable differences and improvements.
I have found that many jazz saxophone players are playing saxophone mouthpieces that are stuffy and have a high degree of resistance. Also low notes can be more difficult to play on these older mouthpieces.
We have had many converts who were playing the most popular Jazz saxophone mouthpieces and who are amazed to find a saxophone mouthpiece that works so efficiently, where the articulation is clean and one can easily go from low to high and vice versa and still retain a beautiful full warm tone.
The DV NY is manufactured on the most sophisticated computer controlled Lathes and Mills, yet the DV NY benefits from a high degree of hand finishing. The attention to detail in design and finishing given to the DV NY results in a stunning work of art that plays like a dream come true.
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What Does The DV NY Do?
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How Does The DV NY Do It?
Deep Full Chamber
Golden section proportioning
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Secondary Window
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Play tested by Jody Espina
DV NY Difference:
Phi Proportions
- Or the Golden Section Proportioning. The proportions that are found in the Stradivarius Violin, the Nautilus shell, the dolphin, human beings, the Ancient Pyramids and much more, are used for the first time on a saxophone mouthpiece. These proportions result in a chamber that increases harmonics making the sound bigger and richer.
Secondary Window
- The moving sound wave inside of the mouthpiece is now able to strike the vibrating reed above the bore of the mouthpiece instead of the mouthpiece material that is usually there. The effect is similar to a moving ball striking a moving bat. Home Run!
New Facing Technology and Curve
- We have invested in new CNC technology and have come up with a proprietary way of putting on a new facing curve, which is perfect every time.
DV NY vs DV (How are they different?)
Both mouthpieces have a full resonant sound due to the secondary window. The DV will have more projection and be brighter due to the raised floor of the chamber while the DV NY will have a more traditional Jazz sound and projection due to the deep full chamber. We often recommend trying both mouthpieces if you are not sure which model would suit you.
Photo: (Front: DVNY | BACK: DV)
Special Notes on The DV NY Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece
Due to the free blowing nature due to the precise facing curve of the DV NY tenor and all the DV's, be prepared for the possibility of using a harder reed than you normally do. This may or may not be the case for you. The great benefit of this is that a harder reed lasts longer and a harder reed helps the altissimo range. For this same reason, there is a small possibility that you may want to try a slightly more open tip than normal. For example, Otto Link # 7 players, will usually play a DV NY 7*.
Also please note that if you are coming from a bright mouthpiece like the Dukoff or Guardala it is very likely that the DV instead of the DV NY will be more to your liking. This is because the DV while having a lot of power and projection still has a lot of bottom in the sound. The DV NY has plenty of bottom in the sound but it does not have as much projection as the DV. In other words if you are playing a lot of gigs where you need a lot of volume you may want to choose the DV. We often recommend trying both mouthpieces if you are not sure which model would suit you.
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Columbine. Aurora. Newtown. After more than a decade of mass slayings, one trend is becoming clear: Severe mental illness, particularly among a tiny number of young men, is often at the root of this evil.
Instead of launching into another debate which will not be settled about gun control, policymakers should focus on the root cause. Mental illness has been on the rise in this country, which in turn does a poor job of detecting and treating people. Too often, people with severe mental illness wind up on the street or in jail. Even before Newtown, in six out of 10 mass shootings since 1982, the killer was a young man who showed signs of mental illness before the attack.
What can be done? Guns with high-capacity magazines and violent video games are always part of this equation. But instead of waging a futile debate about banning these products, policymakers should consider heavily taxing the gun and video gaming industries to pay for their unintended consequences, in the form of mental-health screening, care and even armed protection for schools.
Toll of mental illness
Mental illness is clearly on the rise overall, and there is evidence that it is on the rise among young men. One in five Americans 18 or older reported experiencing some form of mental illness in 2011. Those between the ages of 18 to 25 reported twice as many cases of mental illness as other age groups, according to federal health data. The number of people seeking disability insurance for mental illness has soared.
More and more people, however, are going undiagnosed, untreated and, in the case of potentially violent young men, undetected. There is still stigma attached to mental illness, unlike physical illness and disability. And access is poor. Many insurance plans do not pay for traditional psychotherapy. The number of people seeking mental-health care has actually declined: from 3.2 percent of those reporting some form of mental illness to just 2 percent in 2009, according to the American Journal of Public Health. The single largest cause of not seeking treatment? Forty-two percent say they cannot afford it.
Young adulthood, too, is when young males face the triple threat of mental illness, violence and its consequences. Generally speaking, mental illness begins to overtake young men in their late teens and twenties. This is also a time of greater physical maturity, and a time when aggression becomes tamed or channeled or not. Violence among young men becomes more common in their second decade of life, according to research by the Surgeon General. And 1 million young people are processed through the juvenile justice system each year, according to the American Academy of Psychiatry and Law, with 60 percent of them suffering from some type of mental illness.
Video game threat
For a tiny number of young males, violent video games create a fourth threat. Yes, millions of gamers are well-adjusted youths. But in each of the last three mass shootings in the United States, including Newtown, each shooter played violent video games. A recent study, conducted by Iowa State University, found that 130 research reports concluded the same thing: These games can decrease empathy and socialized behavior, and increase aggressive thought patterns and behavior. A neurological study, conducted by Indiana University, has found that repeated, violent video gaming decreases control over the part of the brain that handles aggressive impulses.
While video games don't kill people, they play a role in mass shootings and the military weapons with large magazines sold on the open market make the results worse. Since 1984, every mass shooting in America has involved large capacity magazines, according to a New York study.
In its analysis of the 62 mass shootings since 1982, Mother Jones found not only that most shooters showed signs of mental illness, but also noted the lethality of attacks. The .223-caliber Bushmaster used in Newtown is simply a variant of the military M-4, or the old M-16 issued by the U.S. military without the ability to automatically fire. A variant of the exact same weapon was used in Aurora. Mass shootings may not be on the increase but they are far, far deadlier when they occur.
Positive effect?
The public can write off these immense events as just another one of life's tragedies. Policymakers can debate measures of, frankly, debatable constitutionality. Or, instead, they can focus on mental health, and consider taxing the gun and gaming industries to get the resources to fund it. After all, we tax all kinds of products that that have generally negative effects on society, such as cigarettes and alcohol. The gun industry is at least a $6 billion business; video gaming, of which violent video games are most profitable, is a nearly $1 billion industry. It's hard to argue that either has a net positive effect on society.
The states and the federal government could simply impose a tax of, say, 50 percent and that would provide plenty of resources for addressing the problem. Students could be screened regularly throughout their public school careers, particularly as they approach their turbulent teenage years. Those diagnosed with mental illness could get the right level of care. Those who show signs of violence could get serious care, whether at an individual level or through the help of institutions. Parents coping with the struggle of a child who is extremely mentally ill could get financial help. The stigma of mental illness would be lifted. And there would be enough money to provide armed police at every public school, if that's what it takes.
As a society, we should do what it takes. Other types of violent crime are down, but mass shootings constitute what is now a regular threat to everyday innocent people even children. No parent should worry that this morning's trip to the bus stop may be the last time they see their son or daughter alive. And no son or daughter should ever worry that they will die in a classroom.
Richard Parker is the president and executive editor of Parker Research in Austin, Texas. He contributes regularly to The New York Times. Holly Regan is the managing editor at Parker Research.


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Andy Cohen: Impressive Way To Start Re-Building Line
Posted By Andy Cohen On March 11, 2014 @ 6:22 pm In Football | 14 Comments
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The Dolphins wasted no time. They found their left tackle. The most glaring need on this football team has reportedly been filled. Branden Albert has put together a football resume over six seasons that makes you feel confident that this is the right choice at precisely the right moment.
The offensive line, even with so many questions still out there, looks a lot better today than it did yesterday. The Dolphins deserve credit for getting their man. For moving swiftly and confidently. For recognizing what the market dictated and paying the price that needed to pay to acquire a talent of this significance. The contract is reportedly for five years.
It's a start. A nice start. An important start. Now there is more building to do, especially on the offensive line. Now the Dolphins must find players to help complement Albert's abilities. They'll do it in free agency. They'll do it in the draft. They'll research every possible avenue. That's what you need to do when one area needs as many new pieces as this offensive line.
Albert fits the mold the Dolphins are looking for. He excels at protecting the passer, clearly a major need as evidenced by the 58 sacks given up by the Dolphins a season ago. He is big, strong, agile and has a track record of consistency. What more can you really ask for?
The Dolphins were interested in trading for Albert last season, but it never reached fruition. Their interest only intensified when Albert became an unrestricted free agent. It is clear that General Manager Dennis Hickey and Coach Joe Philbin are on the same page here. Both coveted this player. Both realized the importance of starting this reconstruction project at left tackle, Ryan Tannehill's blind side. Now, it becomes easier to fill in the rest of the pieces.
Quality tackles, let alone left tackles, are a valuable commodity. There is a reason you don't see many out there in free agency. So when one becomes available, as Albert did, you have to move quickly, have to move decisively. The Dolphins did both.
Another benefit to making this move in free agency is that it gives the Dolphins more options with their first-round pick in the draft. You go into the draft without a left tackle and you absolutely have to take one early on and hope he matures in a hurry. Now, the Dolphins have the freedom to go in a different direction. And that freedom is like a piece of gold with a team having as many needs as the Dolphins.
Another one of those needs was taken care of on Monday when the Dolphins signed free agent safety Louis Delmas, who was available early because he was released by the Lions. Delmas will team with Reshad Jones to give the Dolphins a pair of productive safeties. What do I like most? Delmas brings an added physical presence – translation: he loves to hit – to a defense that could certainly use more of that.
What happens next? Plenty. There are reports that the Dolphins are in contract talks with Texans nose tackle Earl Mitchell. If Mitchell signs, he will fill the void vacated by free agents Paul Soliai (signed with Atlanta) and Randy Starks. Those are difficult players to replace. But the Dolphins obviously have a strong conviction that Mitchell, just 26 years old, has a big upside.
The Dolphins, I believe, will continue to be active players in free agency. They have more decisions to make at linebacker, at running back and, of course, all over the offensive line.
Except for left tackle. You can now check that off your list. The Dolphins have a good one, a real good one. And now they can move on, comfortable that the most important position on the offensive line is in capable hands.
2014 Free Agency: Complete Preview [3]
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Free Agency Preview: Wide Receivers [6]
Free Agency Preview: Tight Ends [7]
Free Agency Preview: Running Backs [8]
Free Agency Preview: Linebackers [9]
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[5] Free Agency Preview: Defensive Line: http://www.thefinsiders.comFree Agency Preview: Defensive Line
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United by music for a better world, The House of Marley today announced two new initiatives as the premium, eco-friendly personal audio electronics range from the family of Bob Marley prepares to ship its first wave of MARLEY products to retailers on August 15, 2011.
Fans of The House of Marley on Facebook – http://www.Facebook.com/TheHouseofMarley – will have the chance to name a future product in the "Name the MARLEY Audio System "contest. Beginning today, July 5, through July 19, consumers who "Like "The House of Marley on Facebook can submit their ideas for a new product name for the MARLEY Freedom collection Speaker Dock ( originally referred to as "Get Up Stand Up" ). A judging panel from The House of Marley will select their top five names from all eligible entries between Wednesday, July 20 and Monday, July 25. On July 25, the top five names will be posted in a poll within the "contest "tab of The House of Marley Facebook Page and fans will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite entry through the close of voting on Sunday, August 7. The entry with the most votes at the end of the voting period will be determined as the Grand Prize winner. One Grand Prize winner will receive the to-be-named MARLEY Freedom Collection Speaker Dock from The House of Marley ( valued at $299.99 ), while four second place winners will receive one pair of in-ear headphones from the MARLEY Jammin' Collection ( valued at $29.99 each ). For Official Rules, visit http://www.Facebook.com/TheHouseofMarley.
In addition, The House of Marley has launched "First Access" at www.TheHouseofMarley.com. Consumers can now register for free membership to The House of Marley and get exclusive pre-sale access and other special offers prior to the launch of the online store. Early product quantities may be limited, so fans are encouraged to sign up today to guarantee first access.
"We've been working tirelessly since we introduced The House of Marley at the Consumer Electronics Show and MAGIC trade show earlier this year to finalize a launch collection that Bob and his family would be proud to call their own," said Don Inmon, General Manager, The House of Marley. "Our 'Name the MARLEY Audio System' contest and "First Access" program will enable consumers who've been eagerly anticipating our launch a chance to join this movement, while providing early access and special offers as we prepare to fulfill the enormous demand for our products."
The first products from The House of Marley, featuring more than 50 different varieties of in-ear and over-ear headphones, will ship to retailers starting August 15, 2011. Additional products will become available in the Fall of 2011 for the holiday shopping season. The House of Marley was created from the belief in Bob Marley's vision of "One Love," offering a range of eco-friendly, innovative personal audio electronics products that adhere to the Marley family core values: equality, unity, authenticity, sustainability and charity. MARLEY is comprised of three collections – Jammin', Freedom, and Destiny – and features passive noise cancelling in-ear headphones, over-ear headphones, docking stations, speakers and boom boxes. Suggested retail prices range from $29.99 to $499.99, offering superior audio products for "young gongs" to "conscious connoisseurs." Products will be available at street, ski, skate and surf shops as well as at electronics retailers and online.
MARLEY Jammin' Collection brings the joyful Jamaican vibe to life through colorful, vibrant style and solid performance designed for 'young gongs'. MARLEY Freedom Collection delivers a high-end audio experience through modern, soulful design sensibilities. MARLEY Destiny Collection combines pro-level audio components with beautiful, natural, premium materials for music lovers seeking a heightened listening experience.
Four guiding principles are central to turning Bob Marley's ideals into actions at The House of Marley: Superior Quality, Cause Minded, Sustainably Sourced and Waste Conscious. A portion of proceeds from The House of Marley will benefit 1Love.org. The epicenter of a global movement, 1Love.org, sparked by the Marley family, is dedicated to spreading Bob Marley's message of unity and peace by lifting up a new generation of "young gongs "to strike the hammer for charities, causes and ideas that can change the world with a focus on youth, planet and peace.
For more information, visit http://www.TheHouseofMarley.com, on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/TheHouseofMarley and follow on Twitter @HouseofMarley.
Visit the Marley Family's primary website at www.BobMarley.com and join the Official Bob Marley Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/BobMarley. Learn more about other Marley Family ventures by visiting Marley's Mellow Mood 100% natural relaxation teas and sodas at www.MarleysMellowMood.com, Marley Coffee atwww.MarleyCoffee.com, and 1Love.org at www.1love.org.


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text: The board also held its annual reorganizational meeting prior to last night's voting meeting and returned Wriglesworth to the position of president. Thorp, who served as the temporary president, until Wriglesworth was elected, will continue as the board's vice president. Wriglesworth will also remain the board's legislative chairwoman to the state School Boards Association.Business meetings will continue to be held the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the administrative office's conference room. The meeting dates are Jan. 21, Feb. 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 21 and Nov. 18.Work sessions will be held on the Thursday prior to the third Monday, also at 7:30 p.m. at the conference room. The work session dates are: Jan. 17, Feb. 14, March 14, April 11, May 16, June 13, July 11, Aug. 15, Sept. 12, Oct. 17 and Nov. 14. The board authorized voting to take place, as needed, at its work sessions.The board's buildings and grounds and curriculum and instruction/discipline committees will meet, as needed, at 6:30 p.m. on the dates of the work sessions. The board's personnel committee will meet as necessary and its safety committee will meet on the first Thursday of each month at 8 a.m.Andrews & Beard Law Offices, Altoona, will continue as the district's solicitor.


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Belgium Leads Push for US Regime
by Phil LebovitsDec 31, 2002
- Political Satire by Phil Lebovits
Voices from the Valley
by Jonathan LawsonDec 31, 2002
- KDNA Radio Cadena: radio for the Latino community
Keep Moving On
by Fran KortenDec 31, 2002
- We're big enough to hold the terrible and the possible in our hearts at the same time.
Instead of Empire
by Sarah Ruth van GelderDec 31, 2002
- Phylis Bennis, Harlan Cleveland, Frank T. Griswold, Michael Lerner, and Marc Luyckx :: A roundtable exploration of what might happen if the U.S. chose a path that is neither the Clinton-promoted future of corporate globalization, nor the Bush Doctrine of endless war.
The Miner's Canary
by Lani Guinier, Gerald TorresDec 31, 2002
- The Miner's Canary by Lani Guinier and Gerald Torres, power-over, power-with, race, rules to the game
Erosion of Liberty Since September 11
by Ann BensonDec 31, 2002
- Erosion of Liberty Since September 11, DOJ allows detenton without charges, US Patriot Act
Discussion Guide for What Would Democracy Look Like?
by Carolyn McConnellDec 31, 2002
- Questions such as: What ways do you stay hopeful in dark times? What keeps you acting on what you believe when success seems distant or unlikely? What can (or do) you do to help friends and co-workers keep their spirits up?
Broadband Democracy
by Jeff Chester, Gary O. LarsonDec 31, 2002
- center for Digital Democracy, open access to the internet, electronic commons
Play Your Own Tune
by Ricardo "Kool Aid" ChavezDec 31, 2002
- hip-hop/rap for the good
Citizen Panels
by Tom AtleeDec 31, 2002
- Convening a cross section of the population in high-quality dialogue, with full access to whatever information is vital to their deliberations, and helping them find common ground, and then publiicizing their work to the public and its representatives.
Study Circle Democracy
by Cecile AndrewsDec 31, 2002
- Deliberative democracy through study circles.
Let Every Voice Be Heard
by Steven HillDec 31, 2002
- Cumulative voting and instant runoff, Voting revolution, Alternative voting systems
Digital Storytellers
by Desiree EvansDec 31, 2002
- Third world majority digital storytelling conference, Underground Railroad, ceate digital stories from the found material in lives, relaiming histories for people of color
Yes! But How?
by Pamela O'Malley Chang, Beth BalderstonDec 31, 2002
- Recycling computers, unclog bathroom drain, non-toxic solutions, bees nests, hornets
12 Things To Do Now About Corporations
by Sarah van GelderSep 30, 2002
- 12 things to do now about corporations by Sarah van Gelder


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Bear Mountain Thundereggs
Bear Mountain, Silver City, Grant Co., New Mexico
| The thundereggs of the
Bear Mountain are well known for many decades and widely visited by local
rock clubs, but they still can be found even today despite the complains
by local rockhounds about not finding anything except small ones. The Bear
Mountains along edge of Gila National Forest, are mainly limestone with
a very hard limestone sticking out like a sore thumb on one side and there
are isolated pockets of rhyolitic lava flows, the source of thundereggs.
I hit on a strata enriched in the thundereggs on March 2004 and found many
thundereggs containing rare sagenite needles (after zeolites), aragonite
fans, black calcite crystals, waterline agates, and some with shadowing
effect. The colors of the agates are typically colorless to bluish gray,
and some white and rarely brownish agates have been found. I did get a
couple of "freak" thundereggs with colored agates.
I came back to it two years later, but did not had any luck with digging, and that was when I realized that I passed the narrow strata. That strata was buried under so much tailings left by diggers, and it's going to take a lot of work to uncover that strata. The agate in the thundereggs are typically colorless to blue with some white colors. It's rare to find those with brown colors and those with shadowing effects are even rarer. I have seen excellent amethyst geodes and agates with shadowing effects from that area. From time to time, I still find some thundereggs there and there.
|Typical white agate March 2004
|Typical Sagenite Agate, March 2007
|White with some shadowing effect, March 2004
|"Cave View of the Ocean", March 2004
Typical example of "Waterline" agate
and waterline agate. March 2007
|Freak colored agate with sagenite
|With strong shadowing effect, March 2008
|Rare colored sagenite type
March 2008
|Brownish color with shadowing effect
March 2004
|Rare brownish color. March 2004
|Dentritic (or Plume "balls") March 2004


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The Murray family is pictured in this photo. Mickey Murray, 47, and his wife, Julie, 46, were killed in a car accident Saturday near Tiffin.
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The children of a Wellman couple killed in a car crash Saturday near Tiffin said they'll miss their parents' love and support.
According to an Iowa State Patrol crash report, Mickey Murray, 47, his wife Julie, 46, and their daughter, Nicole, 18; were traveling to their son's wrestling meet in Tiffin when they lost control of their vehicle, entered the ditch and rolled. Mickey Murray, better known as Mick, was pronounced dead at the scene. Julie Murray died at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Nicole was treated for injuries and released.
Mick was a pastor at the Kalona Mennonite ...


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We are saddened by the news that Geraldine Ferraro, former congresswoman and pioneering figure in American politics as the first woman to be nominated vice-presidential candidate by a major party, lost her battle with cancer today. As Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer said, "Geraldine Ferraro challenged us, inspired us, and broke every boundary laid before her. We celebrate her memory today."
This is her talk at 92nd Street Y in February 1991 on "The Future of Women in Politics." It's as powerful now as it was then.
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tom, sorry you had to endure this treatment. i remember similar instances in the 60's
all it takes is money. a billion here a billon there...soon it adds up to be real money,
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Power Electronics for Rail Transportation Applications 2012
- December 2012
- Region: Global
- Yole Développement
- Gamesa
- Kopafilm
- Nissan
- Siemens
Over the next five years, major supply chain and technology changes will impact the Power Electronics business for the rail industry
A Power Electronics market that will be multiplied by 1.7, reaching $4.5 billion by 2020
Rail traction can be segmented into three main sub-applications: urban vehicles (trams and metros), regional and commuters (mostly Electrical Multiple Units, or "EMUs") and high-speed trains (Power cars and EMUs). With a total market size of 4,000 units in 2012 and more than 6,000 expected in 2020, the railway industry is without question an attractive one!
Of course, the rail industry means steady, not rapid growth, for two main reasons: long-term system manufacturing and government-related business. On the upside, the rail industry is safe and encourages innovation.
Moreover, emerging regions such as South America, Africa/Middle East and Southeast Asia are demanding more and more in terms of public transportation.
The Related Inverters market for public transportation is today estimated at $3 billion, and is expected to reach $4.5 billion by 2020. In this new report Yole shows how and why rail is dynamic, with the main reasons being commuter trains and related EMU architecture, which multiply the number of inverters and thus the number of applications for Power Electronics.
As a consequence, the Power Electronics market represents an excellent opportunity for revenue generation in high-end systems, both in terms of semiconductor-based components and passive ones. Indeed, with an estimated price of $13,000 for power modules in urban vehicles and $135,000 in high-speed trains, we estimate a total market size of more than $200 million for power modules and almost $300 million for all passives (capacitors, resistors, inductors, connectors, busbars and transformers) in 2012.
The rail industry's expected technological developments will occur at every level:
- Even if the rail industry has a slow ramp-up, the major players are competitive companies often involved in other utility-sized businesses.
- Therefore, the rail industry both suggests and benefits from major developments, especially in Power Electronics.
- We do not forecast strong evolution from a passive components perspective; however, we definitely believe that a semiconductor revolution will have its place in trains, trams and metros.
We will see evolution from a systems point-of-view:
- Trains are evolving; we expect to see rolling systems with 10kV power electronics components inside
- Train architecture is changing; electrification is key and more inverters are required. This means more power electronics
- At the inverter level, key components can be assembled to create an important value, i.e. "Here comes the PowerStack": Yole provides a complete analysis of PowerStack evolution and how it will be a versatile subsystem, good for wind turbines and a perfect fit with the rail industry's key requirements. In particular, sub-system and passive components (plus passive component players) will garner high interest.
- Lastly, at the device level and especially at the material level: SiC is on every main player's production roadmap and will be essential as soon as 1.7kV MOSFETs are available. Trains are an interesting playground for such developments, because even if SiC remains expensive, a system as big as a train will be only slightly impacted by the cost: let's see what happens after 2016.
The key parameters for SiC adoption are high-voltage device availability (up to 10kV), cost reduction, guaranteed reliability and the fact that huge improvements can be made in the rail industry with SiC.
Currently, switching devices and diodes are silicon-based (IGBT almost exclusively for transistors). Only a few thyristors are used for basic and old locomotive designs.
The train industry supports local and global players
The aforementioned technological advancements will impact the supply chain; in this report, we illustrate how it is likely to evolve.
First, we see more and more joint ventures and worldwide partnerships driven by the "three big ones" (Alstom, Siemens and Bombardier). In fact, they will require a presence in the dynamic regions of the globe, and at the same time they will transfer some of their tech knowledge to local companies. The recent example of Alstom and Transmashholding in Russia is an accurate depiction of how important it is to be global.
The case of Chinese companies like CSR and CNR is also valid: over the last decade, they have created partnerships with the major European and American companies in order to access technological knowledge.
Furthermore, vertical integration is habitual. Like almost every Power Electronics application, it is synonymous with internal knowledge consolidation and cost reduction. Large players – when not contracting smaller players, i.e. CAF with Trainelec in Spain – have internal divisions representing Motor and Gear Manufacturing, Inverters, Power Electronics Pantographs, etc.; all of this knowledge is internal! The Russian leader Transmashholding and its 14 subsidiaries are a prime example of this "internal accumulation of knowledge". Another example is the acquisition of Dynex by the Chinese giant CSR, which makes CSR the first Chinese company to master IGBT die manufacturing.
In a nutshell, as diverse and as inaccessible as it may look, the rail industry is now more than ever the perfect opportunity for Power Electronics: a clear, safe and innovative future is unfolding.
Who should buy this report?
Train manufacturers and system integrators
- Understand supply-chain evolution and emerging technologies
- Forge the right partnerships with the right companies and gain a strategic advantage
- Understand your new market and plan your business expansion
Power Electronics players: device, module, PowerStack and inverter market players
- Get the full picture; benchmark competitors' and partners' technical solutions
- Understand the value-chain and its evolution
- Make the right decisions and position yourself in a tough market SHOW LESS READ MORE >
- Gamesa
- Kopafilm
- Nissan
- Siemens
Different Types of Modules
Executive Summary
Power Electronics Market: Introduction
Overall Power Electronics
- Inverter Market
- Why is an Inverter Important?
- 2011 – 2020 Value Chain Analysis: Wafer, Device, System
Focus on IGBT
- 2011 Overall IGBT Module Manufacturers' Market Shares
- Focus on Over-1,2kV
Introduction to the Rail Traction Market
Rail Traction Segmentation
- Train Market
- Rail Market Status
- Estimation of the World Market Share of Train Rolling Stock Manufacturers
Market Forecasts
Power Modules and Devices
Passive Components and Connectivity
Rail Traction Industry and Specificities
Technology Developments and Roadmap
- At System Level: PowerStack
- - Industry Example
- - Trends
- - Market Estimations
- At Material Level: What About SiC?
- - What TAM for SiC
- - SiC Device Manufacturers
- Silicon is Still Competitive… and Improving!
- - Main Developments for Silicon-Based Devices
- - IGBT Power Module Makers for Transportation Benchmarking
- Passive Components:
- - Capacitors
- - Resistors
- - Connectivity: Power Connectors and Busbars
- - Magnetics: Inductors and Transformers
Supply Chain and Players' Strategy
- Main Player Profiles and Strategies
- Who is Doing What?
Power Electronics at Yole
- Alstom
- Amphenol
- Ansaldo Breda
- Auxel
- Bombardier
- Converteam
- Cornell Dubilier
- Danfoss
- Delphi
- Dynex
- Eagtop
- Ebusbar
- Eldre
- Electronicon
- Epcos
- Fairchild
- Fronius
- Fuji Electric
- Gamesa
- General Electric
- Goldwind
- Hitachi
- Hyundai Rotem
- Icemos
- Idealec
- Infineon
- Ingeteam
- International Rectifier
- Ixys
- Kawasaki
- Kemet
- Kopafilm
- Magnachip
- Maxwell
- Mersen
- Methode
- Microsilver
- Mitsubishi
- Molex
- Multicontact
- Nesscap
- Nichicon
- Nissan
- Ohmite
- ON Semiconductor
- Panasonic
- Parker
- Powerex
- PowerOne
- Renault
- Rogers
- Rohm
- Semikron
- Semisouth
- Siemens
- SiRectifier
- Skoda
- Skoda Transportation
- ST Microelectronics
- Stadler
- Starpower
- Sungrow
- Sunways
- Talgo
- TE Connectivity
- Toshiba
- Toyo Denki
- Trainelec
- Translhor
- Vincotech
- Vishay
- Vossloh


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Dwight Schrute (or the Actor Who Plays Him, Rainn Wilson) Serves Up SoulPancakes
That's not quite right: Rainn Wilson, the actor who plays the former assistant to the regional manager at the Dunder Mifflin Paper Co. on NBC's comedy hit The Office, signs copies of SoulPancake: Chew on Life's Big Questions at 7 tonight at Barnes & Noble in Bella Terra.
Wilson oversaw production of the book of essays, famous quotes and illustrations that also includes a lengthy forward he wrote. Readers are also invited to jot down their own observations within the pages.
Besides being a big time comedy actor on television and the big screen, Wilson runs soulpancake.com, which deals with some of the same big issues as the book. (Good to see a Dunder Mifflin man is helping an industry that relies on paper.)
His answer is more Laguna Beach than Huntington Beach.
"I'm an actor, and I happen to do comedy. But I'm an artist, and my journey to this point has been a very artistic journey and a spiritual journey at the same time. I just wanted to share that. I wanted to do something positive on the Internet and get people thinking about life's big questions in a fresh, fun way."
He also identifies himself during the Q&A as "a transcendentalist" from "the Ralph Waldo Emerson-Henry David Thoreau school of thought." That means he believes "that we all, as humans, have a longing to transcend, and that's what makes us great and noble and special. And whether that's through the arts or service, or community or family, having religion or faith, connecting with God, going inward through meditation, we all have a yearning to be more than just monkeys."
Obviously, as Wilson himself admits, Dwight would not be down with the book.
"Dwight would think this book was a colossal waste of time," Wilson reportedly said. "Life's big questions, I think Dwight has all the answers to them, and he would view art as a waste of time and even taking time to ponder them as a waste of time. He would follow the Schrute code of ethics, and he would be happy to teach that code to anyone who would listen and follow."
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Even if you weren't a golfer, even if you didn't know the difference between a putting wedge and a potato wedge, you loved Payne Stewart.
The knickerbockers, the sweater vest, the tam-o-shanter hat and his fun smile were all perfect in a sports world full of too many robotic characters.
So now that the Legends of Golf relocates this June to Branson - a terrific event, given it's part of the Champions Tour - perhaps organizers can find a way to honor Springfield's own. And I'm told by a PGA spokesman that "Stewart's association with the area has been discussed." ...


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Weekend Breakfast Traditions
I've grown up watching the people around me work and work hard. My grandfather worked the orange groves of Southern California while my grandmother was a long time nurse. My father is a woodworker and my mother is a nurse as well. My husband is an attorney and I am a busy mom to two, a writer and a photographer. No matter how busy my parents and grandparents lives were during the week, the weekend always meant time for each other and big Saturday morning breakfasts.
Now that I'm grown with a family of my own, we do our best to keep the Saturday morning breakfast tradition alive, but I still look forward to Saturday mornings when visiting my parents more than any other. There's something about waking up to the sizzle of bacon and sausage, the smell of pancakes, the clinking of silverware and the bustle of a busy kitchen. We spend all week working, running and accomplishing but when the food is on the table and everyone is seated? The week melts away and we're all there together as a family once again.
I treasure the lazy weekend mornings we can spend together as a family no matter where we are. As busy as we are during the week being able to sit down with foods we love bring a familiarity and comfort in the midst of everything we are so busy with during the week. Naturally our weekend breakfasts must include icy cold orange juice, and Minute Maid Pure Squeezed No Pulp with its fresh, ripe orange taste tops off a delicious breakfast with my family perfectly.
Do you have a weekend breakfast tradition?
A special thanks to Minute Maid for sponsoring this post, all opinions are my own.
Pancakes or French Toast is our go to weekend breakfast. We've also done omelets bacon biscuits, etc...
Cinnamon rolls on Sunday morning. It just wouldn't be Sunday without them.
We always make a big breakfast on Saturday mornings with waffles, eggs sausage, the works.
love biscuits and gravy
Quoting millerbunch:
ooh and sometimes biscuits and gravy.
We do home made cinnamon rolls Christmas morning
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Cinnamon rolls on Sunday morning. It just wouldn't be Sunday without them.
I used to always make a quiche and muffins on sunday mornings, but I haven't done that since my 10 month old was born!! I'd like to start again soon.
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We always make a big breakfast on Saturday mornings with waffles, eggs sausage, the works.
Quoting slw123:
Cinnamon rolls on Sunday morning. It just wouldn't be Sunday without them.


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A new APTA podcast highlights the increased attention that concussion management has received during recent years in the media and at federal and state policy levels.
"While the momentum created by the enactment of these new state laws marks a significant improvement in the recognition of this important public health issue, it also presents a reason for concern," says Nate Thomas, PT, DPT, MBA, associate director of APTA's federal government affairs. "Legislative and policy efforts at the state and local level on concussion management have been highly inconsistent, particularly in the guidelines for management and return-to-play decisions. Politically-driven efforts to make the treatment of concussions an exclusive, discipline-specific practice can be detrimental to an athlete's access to qualified health care professionals and the quality of care necessary to address the complexity of concussion injuries."
Thomas also reviews APTA's official position statement on concussion management adopted by the House of Delegates in June and discusses the Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act (HR 469), federal legislation that would facilitate the development of concussion management guidelines by school systems to address the prevention, identification, treatment, and management of concussions in school-age children. The guidelines outlined in HR 469 explicitly include physical therapists as one of the health care professionals in the concussions care management team.
Access the podcast and a transcript at this link.
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Give someone a present that they won't want to throw out!
Recycled Picture Frames
Any techie would love to display his/her photos in these cool frames, both of which are made entirely from recycled electronics. Recycled Electronic Picture Frames: $7.95-$22. Bloom, 1001 N. Second St. 267.861.0539. bloomfolly.com
Starter Shaving Kit
This starter kit comes equipped with all the high-quality products and accessories he'll need for at least one razor-burn-free make-out session. Shaving Starter Kit: $25. The Art of Shaving, 1528 Walnut St. 215.875.6702. theartofshaving.com
Complete Organic Skin Care Trio
Free of parabens (preservatives commonly found in cosmetics) and synthetic chemicals, this trio includes an organic toner, daily moisturizer and purifying face wash, jam-packed with all-natural anti-acne and anti-aging ingredients. Complete Organic Skin Care Trio: $39.99. Gritty City Beauty Co., VIX Emporium, 5009 Baltimore Ave. 215.471.7700. vixemporium.com
Recipe Book
Make Grandma proud and keep those secret family recipes safe and secure. Recipe Book: $40. Art Star, 1030 N. Second St. 215.238.1557. artstarphilly.com
Bamboo Business Card Holder
Rather than having business cards clutter up your wallet, keep them stored and organized in this unisex holder. Bamboo Business Card Holder: $29.99. Hello World, 257 S. 20th St. 215.545.5207. shophelloworld.com
Charities worth donating to, gifts that won't get thrown out and New Year's Eve events of all kinds.
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ACC reprimands official after NC State ejections
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference has publicly reprimanded official Karl Hess for failing to follow procedure when ejecting two former North Carolina State stars from the stands during a weekend game.
In a statement Monday night, the league said it had conducted a "thorough review" of the events leading up to Hess' ejections of former Wolfpack stars Chris Corchiani and Tom Gugliotta from seats behind the scorer's table during Saturday's loss to Florida State.
The ACC allows officials to ask the home team's management to remove fans when they determine fan behavior is extreme or excessive. After Hess gestured to have Gugliotta and Corchiani removed, they were approached by an officer from the Raleigh Police Department.
ACC commissioner John Swofford called Hess "one of the best on-court officials in college basketball."
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Some Historians have criticized Pope Pius XII of not doing enough to put pressure on Nazi Germany because he feared retaliation from Hitler toward Catholics in Germany if he did so. Agree or Disagree?
MidnightCowboy 2012/07/10 04:50:23
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- beach bum 2012/07/12 03:13:51Agreeagree
- tncdel 2012/07/10 11:14:46UndecidedActually it coincides with what Jesus commanded his followers to do; namely: "Turn the other cheek." Plus hindsight puts what was at the time hard to grasp in a different light, not to mention also that many things the Nazis were doing didn't become known till later, such as the gas chambers, etc.
- Zombie ... tncdel 2012/07/10 16:13:01 (edited)Turn the other cheek doesn't mean turn a blind eye. They're not the same at all and I don't think Jesus's message was propagate injustice. If Pius was unaware, then shame on him. Plenty of religious scholars in Germany (most of whom were jailed) were aware and criticized the Nazi regime. Consider Protestant Pastor Martin Niemoler's famous poem; Hitler had him jailed for offering a religious condemnation of the Nazi purges:
First they came for the communists,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a communist.
Then they came for the trade unionists,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a trade unionist.
Then they came for the Jews,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a Jew.
Then they came for me
and there was no one left to speak out for me.
- Dan 2012/07/10 11:06:48AgreeUnderstandable, but the persecution happened as the only religeon Hitler was going to have in his empire was the Nazi one.
- Robbb 2012/07/10 09:30:17AgreeNot only that but he had a cosy relationship with Mussolini as well. It was Mussolini (an atheist By the way) that turned the Vatican into a state in its own right. The deal was that the church would back Mussolini which led to him being voted into power with a vote of 98%. The church now has 6 seats in the United Nations instead of the pope being charged for consorting with a war criminal.
- Metaldane 2012/07/10 09:22:28AgreeIf you don't stand up for something you'll fall to anything. What I mean is he took the cowards way out he should've stood up and spoke out against him but instead he decided to cower.
- Chukroast 2012/07/10 07:04:29UndecidedIt was a tough choice to make and I wouldn't attempt to second guess the Holy Father.
- David Hussey 2012/07/10 05:44:25AgreeI think that was an epic fail on the part of the Pope, the Church in general. Even if standing up against injustice brought retribution, what does the example of Christ teach us?
- Robbb David H... 2012/07/10 09:32:14I doubt if heCatholic Church has ever put justice before power.
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A lot of IT pros don't like to talk about patching due to the amount of work it can generate for them in their already PACKED jobs. It came up as a heated topic of discussion at a user group event I attended a while back – so much so, I decided to produce a monthly podcast ("Security Bulletins for the Regular IT Guy" – go check it out!) to help out with "Patch Tuesday" information overload. It's goal is to simplify the jargon and corporate speak contained in the security bulletins and give you what you need to know to get started with your patch plans. When I was editing the last episode, it got me thinking that as an IT Community – we need to start a conversation around the processes we use to handle patching in their own environments.
Back when I was jiggling cables under desks and looking after my LAN (after I ripped and replaced the arcnet) - I remember it used to be this random chaotic mess of patches that needed to be deployed and they always seemed to pop up when you absolutely did NOT have the time to look at them. I remember the time before automatic "let me check for you" services or routine/scheduled updates on a regular basis. luckily things have gotten better – but patching is something where we each have our own process and tolerance level for how long before deployment.
If you're an old IT Hack – patching is probably second nature and ingrained in your DNA. If you are new to the game of IT – better get used to it and put in place a process to handle it. Your best bet is (to quote the boy scouts) - be prepared.
I thought I would share some things that I know have helped other IT Pros out there with their patching routines. Some of these recommendations will take time to implement, but trust me – once you do, you won't approach patching with that feeling of nerves in your gut. you know what? Send me your ideas (firstname.lastname@example.com) or comment below and I will expand on it so everyone can benefit from your experiences:
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And don't forget if you're trying to control what does and doesn't go in Network Wide, just download and use the free WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) Also helps control bandwidth on the internet by having only ONE device do the updates, and I do believe you can still setup the Windows Update / Microsoft update as a fallback on the workstations.
I used WSUS for a couple of years. When updates came out on Tuesdays, I would get them out on my system and a few others while monitoring the Windows Update newsgroup and other sites to see if there were any issues. We had really just one critical application. If there was no common thread and the select few PCs had no issues with the patches, most of the time, the patches went out company-wide on the Thursday night. All but a handful of systems were considered critical.
Now unless there was something very critical, servers were done manually [not via WSUS] and rebooted during the off hours but not immediately.
Thanks for sharing Ed. Glad to hear that you have a plan to tackle patch Tuesday / Update Tuesday.
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The wording of the Second Amendment to the U.S. Consti tution has always been open to interpretation because of the use of the word "militia." Pennsylvania, however, has no such difficulty in interpretation.
This is what Pennsylvania's Constitutuion has to say on the matter: "The right of the citizens to bear arms in defence of themselves and the State shall not be questioned."
Arguments of types, equipment, "as sault rifles" and other considerations aside for the moment, what's clear is that the creators of Pennsylvania's Constitu tion wanted to define absolutely that the right existed for the commonwealth's people, and that it wasn't a topic of fur ther discussion.
With the federal government trending toward new at tempts at some form of gun-control legislation, state House members have created the "Right to Bear Arms Protection Act," H.B. 357, and the principal author is Rep. Daryl Met calfe, a Butler County Republican.
The legislation, in very early form, looks to short-circuit any upcoming changes in federal gun-control laws by prohib iting their enforcement within the borders of Pennsylvania.
The legislation relies on the 10th Amendment, which re serves states' rights, and it is upon this peg that the legislation is hung.
Metcalfe's legislation, which has already picked up 50-plus early supporters, would make it a potential felony for anyone to attempt to enforce gun-control legislation beyond that which Pennsylvania has in place - including any put in place by the federal government.
Significantly, that prohibition applies to anyone - even in cluding federal-government agents.
Pennsylvania has one of the richest histories of hunting, trapping and fishing to be found in the nation. It has genera tions of hunters who have added to that legacy, which dates to the commonwealth's founding - it's called "Penn's Woods," after all.
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Is it grandstanding? To some degree, certainly. Metcalfe will make points in Republican-trending Butler County; he will make points with powerful lobbies with deep pockets that wander the halls of power in Harrisburg. And he'll have a piece of legislation, even if it fails, that he can show to fairly bolster his claims as a gun-rights advocate. Votes when it's time to worry about votes.
But it is no worse a case of grandstanding than President Barack Obama meeting with law-enforcement officials, in cluding those from cities recently involved in mass shootings - including Newtown, Conn., and Aurora, Colo. - and urging them to carry a call for gun control.
These are politicians playing primarily on emotions on both sides of the debate. It's distasteful politics, but it's not surprising politics. It is politics designed to evoke an emotion al response and play to base support groups rather than deal with the actual, and rational, rule of law and whether or if our rights under the Constitution should be modified to meet modern concerns.
That's not something on which we're going to take a posi tion here. It's not the specific focus of the piece.
This is not a new idea. Eight states, primarily in the west and including Montana, South Dakota and Wyoming, already have laws limiting federal gun-control laws for in-state weap ons. More than a dozen others, including Pennsylvania, have initiatives somewhere in the legislative process.
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