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December 18, 2012 at 3:29 pm #497264 Back to Top REPORTNeed some help here, have an MR8 who's A2A measures 33 1/4″ and brace height is 8 1/4″. (supposed to be 33″ and 8″)
Limbs are tight. I know on older styles bows if you shorten the A2A you increase brace. Is this different now with past parallel limb bows, guessing yes?
Which measurement is more important because I don't know if I can get both into spec. Any help would be appreciated.December 18, 2012 at 3:52 pm #544404 Back to Top REPORTto the forum…
Brace height will still increase with ATA being shortened…
http://forums.mathewsinc.com/archery-4/ … ed-178335/
However the strings on that bow have stretched considerably…
I would start over with a spec tune….
Start with ATA and poundage [Im guessing poundage is way down also]
Get ATA, poundage and Cam timing as close as possible…use guide above..
Most times BH will be close and close counts with BH..how did you measure BH?
NeilDecember 19, 2012 at 9:55 pm #544405 Back to Top REPORTHey Neil thanks for the help need a little more if you don't mind.
Went through and set strings and calbles to spec. A2A is now 33 1/8 and brace is 8″ measuring to inside of string.
Problem is now my cables are barely in the timing holes. Bow mounted sting up cables are in the very bottom of timing holes. It's going to take a fair amount of twisting to get them centered and at that point my string cable lengths won't be in spec or am I missing something. I've always felt cam timing / rotation trumps string cable measurements is that right?December 19, 2012 at 10:36 pm #544406 Back to Top REPORTAre you checking timing on a draw board?
Arecables high in window when bow is relaxed…you can still twist more to bring ATA in which will also move timing considerably..
NeilDecember 20, 2012 at 2:52 pm #544407 Back to Top REPORTWell I'm close, I think LOL! I've got the A2A, brace and cam rotation at rest all dead on. The kicker is I had to twist my string up almost a 1/2″ shorter then spec. Is that normal or ok?
I have not put it on my draw board yet didn't feel I was close enough to bother.
Thanks again for all the help.December 20, 2012 at 5:26 pm #544408 Back to Top REPORT
Well I'm close, I think LOL! I've got the A2A, brace and cam rotation at rest all dead on. The kicker is I had to twist my string up almost a 1/2″ shorter then spec. Is that normal or ok?
I have not put it on my draw board yet didn't feel I was close enough to bother.
Thanks again for all the help.[/quote:1yqnpcmk]
when you say shorter than spec did you actually measure string than twist?
but it is normal for some strings to stretch that much …seen worse on other brands..
NeilDecember 21, 2012 at 5:40 pm #544409 Back to Top REPORTString is now 62 1/4″ spec is 62 3/4.
limbs tight the bow is at 75 pounds. It has always maxed out high which I'm fine with.
I brought it to the local pro shop to check the poundage (my scale took a crap) they said to leave the string short but I typically feel I know more about tuning then they do, so I take there opinion with a a grain of salt. ( I managed 2 different pro shops in the late 90's early 2000's.)
My main concern is that there is something not right 1/2" is allot in my book. Hate to do damage to the bow.
Oh yeah, and my forearms are sore from cranking limb bolts, I need a new pressDecember 21, 2012 at 5:52 pm #544410 Back to Top REPORTOne can over twist cables/strings up to an inch before it knots up on itself…
from the poundage I will say yours is over twisted, not a bad thing as long as strings dont try to knot up when relaxed…you can take out twists to cable and string until poundage comes down then reset specs…to where your slightly over… EX- 71 lbs but specs on…
NeilDecember 21, 2012 at 8:15 pm #544411 Back to Top REPORTStrings are far from knoting up so I'm good there. I know if I start untwisting cables or the string I will loose my A2A measurement and or cam rotation. Just seems odd to have to have the string so short to pull everything into spec. Is that unusual, is there something else going on?
I think unless you tell me different I'm going to put it on the draw board tonight and get everything sync'ed up and see how she shoots. What's your opinion on timeing the MR's, do you sync them perfectly or top cam a hair advanced?
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Three Dimensional or 3D can refer to "something having three dimensions e.g. width, length, and depth or x, y, and z."[1] Scratch does not provide tools for displaying, creating, or manipulating 3D graphics; however, Scratch does provide blocks for 2D (x,y) sprite movement, sprite resizing, pen drawing, math functions, lists and more. Many (if not all) 3D methods can be recreated with Scratch blocks.
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- 1 Difference in the Third-Dimension
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Difference in the Third-Dimension
When computers render graphics, mainly the graphics processing unit, rendering a 3D object, landscape, or environment takes a lot more processing power than a 2D environment. This is because 3D graphics take up space (not as in storage space but the geometric property) while a 2D environment takes up a plane. Space has depth, so the processor has to perform various algorithms to create the illusion of a 3D environment on a 2D screen. Due to these algorithms and larger objects needed to render, 3D projects on Scratch typically lag more than 2D games.
In addition, many 2D graphics are pre-rendered meaning the instructions for how to create the graphics were already carried out or pre-coded rather than the graphics card having to render the graphics anew. Rendering is the process of creating an array of coloured pixels based on a set of instructions, such as in Scratch's vector graphics. Displaying is taking what was rendered and sending it off to a monitor to be seen. Because 2D graphics are seen from one perspective, they can be pre-rendered as bitmap images, but 3D graphics can be viewed at thousands of different angles and must follow instructions for rendering the graphics. One of the common instruction engines used to render 3D graphics is DirectX, which is found on the Windows operating system.
3D Methods Used in Scratch
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Ray Tracing
"In computer graphics, ray tracing is a technique for generating an image by tracing the path of light through pixels in an image plane and simulating the effects of its encounters with virtual objects."[2]
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Ray casting
"Ray casting ... can be thought of as an abridged, and significantly faster, version of the ray tracing algorithm." [3]
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3D Projection
"3D projection is any method of mapping three-dimensional points to a two-dimensional plane."[4]
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Sprites can be resized based on the distance from the camera/viewer. This method can work very fast in Scratch, making it more ideal for games.
Lines can also be drawn between the projected points to create wireframe 3D renderings.
Perspective is usually used, but there are simpler projections, such as the orthographic projections, that are also used. It can be built using trigonometry and the perspective formula or with quaternions.
- http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/129124
- http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/182441
- http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/769041
- http://scratch.mit.edu/studios/202972/ (tutorial)
- http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/11343265/ (quaternions)
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Creating a 3D Object in a 3D Graphics Program, then saving it as a Wavefront (.obj) file. The lines and vertices are taken from the object file, and imported into 2 lists.
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Although the script is complicated, some users have just provided the script and allowed anyone to change the list values to get their object.
Pre-rendered Graphics
Images created with 3D programs like Blender or Google SketchUp are imported as costumes in a sprite. Costumes portraying different angles of the object are switched quickly to make the object appear to rotate.
Sliced 3D method
- Main article: Animating a 3D Object
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Non-rotating Method
This is the simplest method in Scratch. It works by using size for the z position and does not rotate. It has an illusion that makes the sprites look like they are rotating but they are not. When a sprite touches 1 side, it goes to the other side (not touching it) and if a sprite touches the other side, it goes to the first side (again, not touching it).
- http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1253424
- http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1218688 (car sim—3d using non-rotating method)
Stamping Method
Use the stamping block found in the pen section, you must stamp the sprite in a certain way depending on the location of the sprite, in relation to the center of the project stage.
3D Models Only
Using a top-down approach as seen by 30bla30 in his project Dogfighting Scratchers-Flying Ace, and in his unreleased game, Scratch Theft Auto. The game is not 3-dimensional, but the models are. This method is extremely easy to use.
Some users want a 3D editor to be implemented into Scratch. The Scratch Team has rejected this suggestion, stating that it would make Scratch confusing for beginners.[5] Some users argue the point, saying that to make it less confusing, it could be restricted to only Scratchers,[6] or saying that there could be two separate editors,[7] but the suggestion remains rejected.[5]
2.5D projects
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- Animal Jam 2.5D Pathway by PrincessPandaLover (mouse locating method)
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Re: Lightning Strike Not Working?HEBBSY Jan 27, 2013 7:00 AM (in response to youngblood98)
yes same here.. its not working.. it brings up the tablet or whatever to call in the air strike, and you can still call it in. but you have no idea where youre calling it in to
Re: Lightning Strike Not Working?ochoa0103 Jan 27, 2013 7:44 AM (in response to Blackheart1)
that happened to me a few times as well and i wrote it off because the game ended a few seconds after so i thought it was because of that but i realized there was a problem when i tried to call one in during the middle of a match.
Re: Lightning Strike Not Working?shockwave972222 Jan 27, 2013 7:56 AM (in response to youngblood98)
Happened to me with warthog lighting strike and stealth chopper and restarting game didnt fix!!
Re: Lightning Strike Not Working?GMAN19030 Jan 27, 2013 8:07 AM (in response to youngblood98)
It was about 50/50 for me last night. Sometimes the Lightning Strike worked normally and sometimes it did not.
Re: Lightning Strike Not Working?TurdFerguson00 Jan 27, 2013 8:17 AM (in response to youngblood98)
hellstorms dont track targets at all either in my experience... you could have 3-4 guys out in the open and targeted and still hit nothing..
Re: Lightning Strike Not Working?N00bsHateMe Jan 27, 2013 8:55 AM (in response to youngblood98)
Same 4 me
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I was just aout to make this post and saw this. When I use LS i can only see my Ipad wanabee, no map at all
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same here, but good thing ive been playing Dom lately, just open it up, hit your buttons without moving your joysticks and i believe its always over the middle of the map, in or around B flag, so ive always gotten at least 1 kill when it ***** up, still annoying as ****....glad they test their updates first so they know there are no glitches! grats treyarch


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Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc struck a deal to buy Plains Exploration & Production Co and McMoRan Exploration Co for $9 billion in a bold bid to diversify into the U.S. energy sector.
But the shares tumbled 13 percent and the cost of protecting its debt against default soared. Investors and analysts slammed the move as unnecessary and a managing director at one of the company's top-five shareholders said management had done nothing to justify the combination.
On paper the deal reshapes Freeport, with its mining profile largely outside the United States, and Plains and McMoRan concentrated in energy plays in California, Texas and the Gulf of Mexico. About a quarter of the combined company's 2013 operating earnings would come from oil and gas.
Freeport, one of the world's largest miners, paid a premium of 39 percent for Plains and 74 percent for McMoRan to explore new opportunities given the difficulty in finding and developing attractive copper assets. Investors, however, were unconvinced.
"I haven't heard anything on this call that in any way justifies why these companies should be put together," Evy Hambro, a managing director at BlackRock, said on a contentious conference call to discuss the deal. Arms of BlackRock control 6.4 percent of Freeport, according to Thomson Reuters data.
Hambro, like analysts earlier in the day, said Freeport investors wanted copper exposure, and that if they wanted to invest in oil and gas they could have done so directly.
Freeport shares dropped 13.4 percent to $33.14 in afternoon trading, erasing gains made over the last five months.
"The company's presentation on the transaction released this morning contains no compelling rationale to explain the shift in focus," BMO analyst Tony Robson wrote in a client note.
Shares in Plains and McMoRan Exploration both rallied, though some analysts said the deal undervalued Plains, which has prospects in California and the Haynesville Shale.
"Any way you slice it, based on enterprise value, reserves, it comes up to at least $60-$70 per share. I would be surprised if a current Plains shareholder doesn't agitate for higher value," Morningstar analyst Mark Hanson said.
Freeport said it would pay $25 cash and 0.6531 shares of its common stock for each Plains share, adding up to $50 per share, or a total deal value of $6.9 billion.
Plains shares rose 25.6 percent to $45.27 in afternoon trading.
In the other deal, Freeport will pay $14.75 cash for each McMoRan share, or $2.1 billion, after taking into account shares in McMoRan that Freeport and Plains already own.
McMoRan shareholders would also get 1.15 units of a royalty trust for each share they hold. That trust would hold a 5 percent royalty interest in future production from McMoRan properties in ultra-deepwater territories.
Shares in McMoRan Exploration soared 83 percent to $15.43.
Only a handful of major miners have diversified beyond core metals and bulk commodities into oil and gas. Among these are BHP Billiton, the world's largest diversified miner, which sees its exposure to oil and shale gas, in particular, as a key differentiating factor.
"Simply folding in McMoRan I don't think achieved the level of scale that would be material for a company the size of Freeport-McMoRan," Global Hunter Securities analyst Curtis Trimble said.
"But certainly, when you include the assets as well as the production upside Plains achieved from the recent Gulf of Mexico acquisition, you have a formidable entity with a worldwide presence," he said, referring to a recent deal Plains did with BP Plc.
The latest deal also gives Freeport new growth opportunities. Analysts have said copper mining companies have found it increasingly difficult to find new projects in politically stable countries, and there are fewer deal targets after almost a decade of mega-mergers.
"Copper demand growth is coming under pressure. You're seeing competitors adjust their portfolio towards later-stage commodities. If the intention was they see something similar, I can see some rationale in that," said Bank of America-Merrill Lynch metals market analyst Michael Widmer.
If successful, the deal would unite companies with a shared history. Both Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold and the company now known as McMoRan Exploration Co were spun off in the 1980s and 1990s from the former Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
James Moffett is chairman of Freeport-McMoRan and also co-chairman and CEO of McMoRan Exploration. In addition, Plains owns nearly one-third of McMoRan Exploration's shares after a 2010 asset sale deal.
"Neither deal was cross-conditional on the other," according to one source close to the deal, speaking on condition of anonymity. "If you're ultimately going to do the transaction anyway, it makes sense to do that together."
Moffett will continue as chairman of the combined entity after the deal closes and Freeport's Richard Adkerson will be president, chief executive and vice chairman.
James Flores, currently CEO of Plains, will be vice chairman of Freeport and CEO of the oil and gas operations. The corporate headquarters will be in Phoenix.
J.P. Morgan Chase has agreed to provide $9.5 billion in financing, Freeport said, to cover the cash considerations and to repay Plains' term loans and revolving credit line.
Credit Suisse was financial adviser to the special committee of Freeport's board, and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz was legal adviser.
Evercore Partners was the financial adviser to the special committee of McMoRan's board, and Weil, Gotshal & Manges was legal adviser.
For Plains, Barclays served as financial adviser, and Latham & Watkins was the legal adviser.
(Reporting by Swetha Gopinath in Bangalore, Julie Gordon in Toronto, Clara Ferreira-Marques in London and Ernest Scheyder, Josephine Mason, Michael Erman and Soyoung Kim in New Yotk; Writing by Ben Berkowitz; Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe, Bernadette Baum and David Gregorio)


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A two car crash on Ross Clark Circle Monday afternoon sends one woman to the hospital.
The cars were heading northbound on Ross Clark Circle when one car hit a black SUV sending them onto South Park Street.
When the driver in one of the cars went to check on the other she realized she was hurt, and collapsed in the middle of the road.
She was taken to a nearby hospital and will be released in a few hours.
The other driver declined medical attention.
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Trent, a part of Tata group, rose as much as 3 percent intraday on Tuesday as the company decided to buy private equity fund TVS Shriram Growth Fund's entire stake in Landmark for Rs 84 crore.
Trent , a part of Tata group, rose as much as 3 percent intraday on Tuesday as the company decided to buy private equity fund TVS Shriram Growth Fund's entire stake in Landmark for Rs 84 crore.
Trent runs lifestyle chain Westside (one of India's largest and fastest growing chain of lifestyle retail stores), Star Bazaar (a hypermarket chain), Landmark (a books and music chain), and Fashion Yatra (a complete family fashion store).
The board of directors of the company approved to purchase from TVS Shriram Growth Fund I its entire shareholding of 18,25,074 equity shares of Rs 10 each of Landmark Ltd (a subsidiary of the company).
It has also been agreed between the parties that the fund would retain an option to invest in a minority stake in Westland Limited (also a subsidiary of the company) at a future date.
According to a release sent to exchanges, the company would continue to pursue the build out of the Landmark format, increasingly focusing on family entertainment categories and seek to integrate these operations with the Westside business. "This is aimed at realizing cost and other operating synergies."
At 14:29 hours IST, shares went up 0.68 percent to Rs 1,153 amid heavy volumes on Bombay Stock Exchange.
Trent stock price
On November 30, 2015, Trent closed at Rs 1600.65, up Rs 58.70, or 3.81 percent. The 52-week high of the share was Rs 1631.00 and the 52-week low was Rs 1095.00.
The company's trailing 12-month (TTM) EPS was at Rs 17.15 per share as per the quarter ended September 2015. The stock's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio was 93.33. The latest book value of the company is Rs 412.84 per share. At current value, the price-to-book value of the company is 3.88.
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Veterans fair offers help with housing, jobs, benefits
North State veterans struggling to make ends meet may be eligible for a variety of essential services and benefits unknown to them.
But that can be quickly fixed during a Wednesday resource and housing fair at the Veterans Memorial Hall on Yuba Street in Redding.
The fair even comes with a free chili and corn bread lunch.
Not to be confused with the annual Stand Down that targets homeless veterans, the Veterans Resource and Housing Fair caters to all veterans, including homeless and at-risk veterans.
"We we really want veterans to know it's for them," said spokeswoman Melinda Brown, executive director of the Redding-based People of Progress.
More than 20 agencies will be on hand with services including housing, employment, legal assistance, medical services and veterans benefits.
Those veterans who are behind on their rent and utilities can also get help to catch up on their payments.
"The more veterans who know about these services, the fewer who will be left behind," Brown said.
"We're really hoping that with all these different community agencies under one roof that veterans can get a better picture of what's available to them," agreed Brad Long, director of the Veterans Resource Center in Redding.
Brown said there are more resources available than ever before for helping veterans get jobs, obtain or retain housing and providing medical help they need.
And the one-stop fair will make it especially easy for veterans with questions to talk individually with those service providers to obtain their answers.
"We will have the top people," she said. "It's great one-on-one."
The upcoming fair might also help veterans looking for jobs.
On hand at the fair will be representatives from a state agency — the California Department of Corrections — which is looking to hire 2,000 new employees with veterans receiving preference.
Representatives from the California Conservation Corps also will be there to talk about its Veteran Green Jobs on-the-job training program.
Veterans agencies participating in the resource and housing fair include the Shasta County Veterans Service Office, the Veterans Resource Center, VA medical clinic, the state Employment Development Department's veterans services office and the Shasta County Veterans Collaborative.
Joining them will be a number of area nonprofits, including the Independent Living Services of Northern California, VITA Free Income Tax preparation and the Good News Rescue Mission. Shasta County's health and human services departments also will be there.
The Shasta Community Health Center's HOPE van will be there to provide medical checkups and other services.
"It's like a mobile urgent care," Long said.
This is the third fair since the program was launched last year.
New to this year's event will be the participation of the Pets for Vets program, which strives to pair veterans with shelter pets in an effort to benefit both.
The veterans resource and housing fair also is being held as the annual one-day countywide homeless survey.
The homeless survey is important because the allocation of federal aid, such as grants, to help combat homelessness here is based on its data.
Homeless veterans are invited to drop by the fair and take the survey.
If you go:
What: Veterans Resource and Housing Fair.
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday.
Where: Veterans Memorial Hall, 1605 Yuba St., next to downtown Redding post office.
Info: Call 223-3211 for more information.
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NARMC Hosts Free Diabetes Management Lunch and Learn
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center will host a Lunch and Learn Program on the topic of Diabetes Management at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Conference Room C on the third floor of the Patient Tower.
The Lunch and Learn is free to the public.
Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. with the program to follow.
The program will cover basic diabetes information and terminology, convenient tips for eating healthy and staying active, and the basics of insulin and GLP-1 agonists including a demonstration on the use of diabetic devices.
The speaker is Lisa Johnson, BSN, RN, CDE.
Ms. Johnson has been a Registered Nurse for 17 years with experience in Home Health, Occupational Health, and hospital nursing.
She is a Certified Diabetes Educator who has been living with Type 1 diabetes for 25 years.
Ms. Johnson also is member of the American Diabetes Association, American Association of Diabetes Educators, and The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Ms. Johnson was diagnosed with diabetes before becoming a nurse and has made it her mission and passion to provide diabetes education on a level that is easy to understand.
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We like to make our dinner feel very important before violently murdering it.
Do something you won't regret. Go see Daniel live on tour.
At least she doesn't have to deal with dry elbows in the winter.
And with that, he packed up his dreams of being able to walk again.
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Variety reported yesterday that teen Internet sensation Fred has found a home for his move, Fred: The Movie.
The home: Nickelodeon — the place where everyone wants their movies to premiere… far more prestigious than those pathetic movie theaters!
But in all seriousness, when a movie with theatrical aspirations lands on television, that's not a good sign no matter how much spin the producers put into the situation.
As a "Hollywood insider," let me breakdown what this Variety article is really saying. My additions in bold.
Internet sensation "Fred" is coming to Nickelodeon….
"Fred" centers on a socially awkward and emotionally immature kid with a wild imagination. Cruikshank's videos have been viewed over 500 million times which everyone knows has no proven crossover to traditional media success.
Robbins initially optioned "Fred" as a feature — but decided to bypass the studio system since no studio wanted to be associated with this terrible movie and fund much of the production (which clocked in at a little over $1 million) himself leading to Robbins third divorce.
"I knew if we went through the typical development scenario, it would have taken three years to figure out how to write a decent script featuring such a poorly developed character and provide Fred with enough formal acting training to make him watchable — and 'Fred' would have been too old for us to quickly cash in on," he said grappling for a reasonable excuse. "It would be over like my marriage."
Instead, Robbins and company quickly tapped Goodman, who's known to be willing to put in two weeks worth of work for $160,000, to write the movie, which was then shot in November. Robbins later screened a chunk of "Fred" to Nickelodeon topper Cyma Zarghami, who quickly made a play for it before they threatened to make her watch any more.
Hopefully they won't revoke my Hollywood card for giving you guys the inside scoop.
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Complaints about housekeeping jobs and a stalled contract draw union members
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Members of Unite Here Local 5, the hotel workers union, filled the sidewalk in front of the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa to protest working conditions with a bed-making skit designed to call attention to housekeeper complaints.
The action, which coincided with protests and strikes at nine other Hyatts throughout the nation, is the most recent organized by Local 5 since its contract with the Waikiki hotel expired on June 30, 2010.
Last month, Local 5 Hyatt workers voted to join 17 other Hyatt hotels across the country in a consumer boycott of Hyatt properties. In the last year, workers at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki have participated in a civil disobedience, a one-day strike and other pickets and rallies in front of the Hyatt and one in the property's lobby, said Cade Watanabe, a spokesman for Local 5.
Hyatt hotel housekeepers in Waikiki and seven other cities across the U.S. also are awaiting a decision from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on a November complaint that they filed, reporting repetitive-motion and other kinds of injuries sustained on the job, Watanabe said.
"Hyatt has eliminated jobs, replaced career housekeepers with minimum-wage temporary workers and imposed dangerous workloads on those housekeepers who remain," Watanabe said. "Now housekeepers across the U.S. are standing up and speaking out, saying, 'We will no longer suffer in silence.'"
Hyatt said that it has offered contract proposals identical to wage and benefits packages Unite Here has accepted from other hotel companies, such as Hilton Hawaii and Starwood Hotels & Resorts. However, Hyatt said that local union leaders have rejected every one of the proposals from Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa and continue to put their energies "toward unproductive street theatrics in the name of solidarity."
"The main obstacle to completing these agreements is the union's mainland effort to get Hyatt to surrender its nonunion associates' right to a secret-ballot election to decide whether they want union representation," said Jerry Westenhaver, general manager of the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa.
Westenhaver said Hyatt is committed to continuing good-faith negotiations and looks forward to working with the union to resolve any remaining issues.
"The union's national strategy of blocking local agreements is keeping our Hawaii associates from earning higher wages, Hyatt-paid health care coverage and enhanced benefits," Westenhaver said.


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I lose better on FFF days with no fruit. I put a few drops of vanilla cream stevia in my fage and enjoy.
R1P2 start date 1/19/11 starting wt - 235.8 loading wt- 238.6
R1 wt loss - 33.4 lbs LIW - 205.2
R2P2 start date 4/19/11 starting wt - 205.2 loading wt - 210.6
R2 wt loss - 31.40 lbs LIW - 179.2
R3P2 start date 8/6/11 starting wt - 185.4 loading wt - 193.6
R3 wt loss - 34.4 lbs LIW - 160.8
R4P2 start date 1/1/12 starting wt 178.6 loading wt 182.8
R4 wt loss - 27 lbs LIW 155.2
Lots of stalls but had reshaping
Total loss of 82.8
I must be doing this wrong...I can't get my fage to taste good and I've been hungry all day! So far I've had 20oz (it's about 5ish now). I'm just as hungry as on a steak day having not eaten all day, but now I know I'm not getting that steak to fill me up in a bit . I really hope I see a nice drop tomorrow, at least
i heard that stevia and lemon juice in your fff tastes good.
Yes, lemon juice and vanilla creme stevia are good, however I just received lemon drop stevia and berry stevia from amazon and used them today by using them with vanilla creme stevia and my was it good. I use about 8-10 drops of vanilla and 6-8 of the other flavor. I added three strawberries to the lemon/vanilla one... oh so good. You can never go wrong with the vanilla creme.
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I used vanilla creme Stevia in every batch, along with other mix ins. I think orange Stevia once, cinnamon sprinkled in, sf blackbery preserves, and sf strawberry preserves. I am just not a fan, I guess. I still have 1.5 17 oz tubs, so I'll have them as snacks, maybe I'll find a good mix for me. I am down 2.4 this morning, so at least it worked, even if I didn't love it like I hoped after reading through this thread
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Alltel, US Cellular team up to offer U Prepaid cell service
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Walmart to carry four U Prepaid phones
Regional wireless providers US Cellular and Alltel have teamed up with Walmart on an upcoming launch of a new no-contract service. Called U Prepaid, it will be available in nearly 500 Walmart stores in 18 states. The service will focus on offering simple and easy-to-understand service plans.
Depending on where a buyer purchases the service, it will run under either US Cellular or Alltel. While prices aren't yet being revealed, the service will launch with four handsets: the Samsung Repp (shown), Samsung Chrono, LG Attune/Exchange, and LG Saber.
Plans will make data and text packages as well as voice for nationwide operation. U Prepaid will launch sometime in May.


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Friday March 29, 2002Auburn Rallies for 8-3 Baseball Win Over Florida
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No. 21/17/23 Auburn battled back from a 3-1 deficit with a five run sixth inning and used a 7.2 inning performance from starter Levale Speigner to claim an 8-3 victory over No. 9/6/7 Florida Friday before 3,486 at McKethan Stadium. The loss drops Florida to 22-6 overall and 4-3 in the SEC while Auburn improves to 21-8 overall and 5-2 in the SEC. The loss snapped Floridas 10-game home win streak.
Trailing 3-1, Auburn scored five runs in the top of the sixth to take a 6-3 lead. Trent Pratt gave the Tigers a 4-3 lead in the sixth when he nailed a 2-2 pitch to the left field bleachers for a three-run home run. Bobby Huddleston (double) and Shawn Gamble (single) both scored on Pratts sixth home run of the year. Auburn went up 5-3 after Tug Hullet walked, Javon Moran reached base on an error and Doug Vines drove Hullet home on a RBI single. The Tigers loaded the bases on a walk to Jonathan Schuerholz and Ramshaw was replaced by David Bartelt. Bartelt walked Bobby Huddleston for the fifth run and a 6-3 Tiger lead.
Auburn starter Levale Speigner (6-2) earned the win on the mound after pitching 7.2 innings. He allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned runs) and struck out four Gators in 94 pitches. Reliever Cory Dueitt pitched the final 1 1/3 innings for his third save of the year.
The Tigers added two insurance runs and went up 8-3 in the top of the ninth on Tug Hulletts two-RBI double to center field.
"You have to give Auburn a lot of credit tonight," Florida head coach Pat McMahon said. "Levale really pitched outstanding tonight. Auburn made some very good defensive plays. We came back and battled to a 3-1 lead. Im proud of the way our guys competed. It will be an exciting rest of the series."
Florida went ahead 3-1 with two runs in the fifth. With one out, Pat Osborn singled and advanced to second base when Auburn centerfielder Javon Moran led the ball slip past him. Osborn advanced to third on Ben Harrisons fly ball to right field then scored on Brian Roses RBI to left field. Rose advanced to third on Aaron Davidsons double and scored on a passed ball.
Auburn took a 1-0 lead in the first inning when Bobby Huddleston led off with a double, Scott Schade walked and Trent Pratt singled to load the bases. Chuck Jeroloman drew a bases loaded walk to score Huddleston from third base. Floridas Mark Kiger tied it up at 1-1 as he led off the fourth inning with a solo home run over the left field fence.
Huddleston led Auburn with a 4-4, two double day. He also drove in a run and scored two runs. Pratt finished 2-5 with three RBI and Hulett drove in two RBI on his ninth inning hit. Florida was led by Mark Kigers 2-4 solo home run day.
Game two of the three-game series is Saturday at 4 p.m. Sundays game is at 1 p.m. and will be televised live on Sunshine Network with Mick Hubert and Nick Belmonte calling the action.
*Florida entered the game ranked among the nations top-10 schools in all three polls for the first time this season.
*Jimmy Ramshaw pitched 5.2 innings tonight. Combined, Floridas three weekend starters- Ramshaw, Alex Hart and Keith Ramsey have pitched at least 5.0+ innings in 18 of 20 starts this season. Individually, Ramshaw has pitched at least 5.0+ innings in five of his six starts this season.
*Mark Kiger hit his 18th career home run this evening in the fourth inning. The home run was his 200th career hit and eighth season home run.
*Floridas loss snapped a 10-game home win streak and UF fell to 19-3 at home this season.
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HOL4 is the latest version of the HOL interactive proof assistant for higher order logic: a programming environment in which theorems can be proved and proof tools implemented. Built-in decision procedures and theorem provers can automatically establish many simple theorems (users may have to prove the hard theorems themselves!) An oracle mechanism gives access to external programs such as SMT and BDD engines. HOL4 is particularly suitable as a platform for implementing combinations of deduction, execution and property checking.
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Europe is set to embark on two bold, visionary projects. The projects aim to invest up to one billion euroover ten years to fuel revolutionary discoveries. The Future and Emerging Technologies Flagship (FET)programme picked two among six visions for frontier research. These will go beyond conventional limitson information and communication technology (ICT) and map out how they will deliver a better future forEuropean citizens. The tagline is "Science beyond fiction" (http://www.fet-f.eu).
The six pilot projects were shortlisted according to scientific excellence, potential for realising breakthroughdiscoveries and opening new ground on Europe's social and industrial challenges. They spent a yearrefining their proposal, and the announcement arrived yesterday. The winners are "Graphene" and "HumanBrain".
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26 U.S. Code § 147 - Other requirements applicable to certain private activity bonds
For inflation adjustment of certain items in this section, see Revenue Procedures listed in a table under section 1 of this title.
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Inspired Home : Mar/Apr 2012
Our March issue brings you a selection of features that will inspire you as it takes you on a journey, exploring ideas in the world of design. With a growing number of young professionals in their 20s turning homeowners, the design industry has an entirely new profile of clientele at its doorstep. Well-travelled, knowledgeable, house proud and with a passion for design. Not restricted by budgetary constraints, they strive to find individualistic definitions in living spaces.
The Inspired Home segment aims to bring information and inspiration in equal measure. As a resource that helps homeowners navigate the terrain of interior design and home living. Design is in the details and we start this series with an often neglected part of interior décor—Art and the framing that is an essential component of effective display. Vasudha Narasimhan talks to the Froehlichs who run a framing studio in Stuttgart.
We then explore décor ideas for kids —from Prachi Grover's tips on planning a birthday party to the essentials of designing a room for kids. Our regular features on kitchen and bathroom design provide more insights on these aspects and a visual guide to tablescapes helps you understand the aspects of good composition. With plenty of scope for individualistic expression.
Sonia Sumant showcases the Imperial collection inspired by her recent visit to Hampi, while Tania brings you ideas for a teenage girl's bedroom and a colonial inspired study. Our shopping for the home section highlights carpets, lamps, and choosing a design for a bed.
As always, we look forward to your thoughts and appreciate your encouragement.
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12 responses to "Inspired Home : Mar/Apr 2012"
rug- oh this reminds me of the ppt which i had to make abt carpets n rugs, its such a vast topic to cover….
tania studu room- i liked the details which u have provided
lamps – visually appealing and ligthening our lives
the art of tablescape – increases the visual appeal to grt heights
bed- is urbana also in hyd…thts a wonderful piece thr
kitchen design- i like to have an island, whichever form it maybe
tania plz move away from the pinks for girls, atleast now!!
imperial collection- the jaala mirror based on water theme is too good a piece as an accessory
bathroom design -pls provide tips for a walk in closet too
kids room decorating- helpful article, but i've seen many parents who ignore the storage, the spaciousness n just room with beds n a wardrobe…sad it is
the 1st b'day-this is all from experience n everyone will learn it…thanks
art of framing- yes now i think framing a piece accordingly does matter, i never gave it a thought


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The Piton Hybrid Hoody is a good quality fleece that attempts to perform well as an outer layer. The jacket is moderately successful at this goal due to its targeted use of Polartec WindPro fabric, which is more durable and more wind resistant than the company's R1 fabric. But the jacket falls short when compared to the Patagonia R1 Hoody and the Arc'teryx Fortrez.
The Men's version of the Piton Hybrid is far different than the Women's version ; women get the added benefits of handwarmer pockets and WindPro fleece down the entire front torso. If you like these features, consider checking out the non-hooded men's version of this jacket, which has zippered hand pockets and WindPro fleece panels that extend down the whole torso.
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Cons: Less breathable, shorter in length, no thumb catches on sleeves (reduces warmth), no offset zipper at chin (slightly less comfortable)
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Though not uncomfortable, the Piton Hybrid is far from the stretchy and free-flowing Patagonia R1 Hoody. The most notable differences between the two jackets are the length, sleeves, and hood design. The R1 Hoody is longer, which allows you to tuck the jacket into your pants; its sleeves are longer, too, and they have thumb catches to keep them in place underneath your gloves; and the R1 Hoody's hood covers more of your face in a ninja-like balaclava style that's warmer and more comfortable.
Without wind, the Piton Hybrid is roughly as warm as the R1 Hoody. With wind, it may be slightly warmer, depending on the type of activity you're doing. However, the R1 Hoody's extra length and improved hood design offset the Piton Hybrid's slightly greater wind resistance in the vast majority of mobile activities.
This is not as breathable as Patagonia's other fleeces. Fleeces are best for use as a midlayer and should, ideally, provide as much insulation and breathability as possible. The R1 and R2 are more successful in this respect.
Wind & Water Resistance
The tighter woven face fabric on the Polartec Power Stretch parts combined with the WindPro bits make this slightly more wind- and water-resistant than many other competitors. Although this has its advantages in certain circumstances, the WindPro fleece doesn't extend all the way down the torso like the Women's Piton Hybrid does a notable drawback that reduces weather resistance.
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This is best as a midlayer and its trim fit is small enough that you can wear an athletic-fitting shell on top. Ease of movement is good, but not as amazing as the R1 Hoody.
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This piece is relatively fitted, but still has a decidedly technical look about it. For a more stylish piece consider The North Face Radium Hi-Loft.
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The Piton Hybrid's best applications might be alpine rock climbing, where its additional abrasion resistance and slight wind protection provide an advantage over other lightweight fleeces that offer greater breathability. Overall, our testers expected more from this jacket.
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Book your room at Savoy Hotel
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Get an overview of this hotelMediterranean hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
Located in the heart of Piraeus, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Archaeological Museum of Piraeus and Church of St. Nicholas. Panos Aravantinos Decor Museum and Hellenic Maritime Museum are also within 15 minutes.
Hotel Features
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/café. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business center, and a conference center are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 71 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and pillowtop beds. Guests can enjoy deep soaking tubs, and other standard amenities include balconies, refrigerators, and LCD TVs.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/café, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business amenities at this 3-star property consist of a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and meeting rooms.
A computer station is located on site and high-speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 3305 square feet (307 square meters) include a conference center. This Mediterranean hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can use the indoor pool, outdoor pool, and health club at a partner hotel. For a surcharge, the property provides an area shuttle within 30 meters and a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Savoy Hotel has designated areas for smoking.
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Coffee shop or café
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 71
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour front desk
- ATM/banking
- Number of floors - 7
- Elevator/lift
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Computer station
- Designated smoking areas
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Laundry facilities
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Meeting rooms 2
- Luggage storage
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Year Built 1978
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 3305
- Conference center
- Snack bar/deli
- Conference space size (meters) - 307
- Number of meeting rooms - 2
- Free self parking
- Shopping on site
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Television in common areas
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Wedding services
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Soundproofed rooms
- Snack bar/deli
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Room Amenities
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Free WiFi
- Premium bedding
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Soundproofed rooms
- Free newspaper
- Climate control
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Shower/tub combination
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Desk
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Satellite TV service
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Room service (limited hours)
- Pillowtop mattress
Where to Eat
Savoy Hotel Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Boat tours nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible path of travel
- In-room accessibility
- Accessible parking
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time ends at Noon
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No pets or service animals allowed
Hotel Registry Number - 0207K013A0061500
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 45 per vehicle (one way)
- Late check-out fee: EUR 25
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
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A charming thatched holiday cottage on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds which sleeps four.
Situated in a patchwork landscape of fields, Mill Hill Cottage lies on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This charming vernacular property offers a special base from which to explore the Lincolnshire Wolds. The cottage was restored by the Heritage of Lincolnshire Trust in 1999.
The Cottage opens up to provide traditional and comfortable living space. The dining room with an open fire in the range, and comfortable chairs, is off the entrance lobby. The smaller well equipped kitchen is off the dining room. To the left of the entrance lies the warm and welcoming sitting room, with a traditional hob grate open fire. The bathroom is situated beyond the sitting room to the rear of the property.
An enclosed stair to the charming main bedroom rises from the kitchen/dining room. On the other side of the chimneystack, the twin bedroom is reached via a steep and a half-twist ladder stair, which leads off the entrance lobby. The exposed elm frame is particularly enjoyed by children.
An enclosed south facing garden with outside furniture and parking facilities is located at the front of the property.Mill Hill Cottage will be closing as a holiday let from Jan 2014. Take advantage of our special Autumn & Winter rates for your last chance to see this property. 7 night stays start from £348.
AccessibilityA staircase leads to the first floor double bedroom and a steep ladder stair provides access to the twin room. A sofa bed is located in the lounge for those unable to negotiate the ladder stair.Dog Allowed - Yes
HeatingElectric night storage heating plus 2 open fires
FacilitiesAll Vivat Trust properties have a TV, DVD player and CD player plus fully equipped kitchens with oven & hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine. In addition Mill Hill Cottage provides the following facilities.
Washer dryerBath with shower attachmentCot & highchair available for infantGarden with outdoor furnitureBBQ (charcoal not included)
Mill Hill Cottage is located in the medieval village of Little Steeping, in the rural heart of the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire. Constructed in the vernacular 'mud and stud' tradition, this diminutive and delightful building was probably built in the late 17th or early 18th century. It comprises a ground floor of two principal rooms with an outshut or lean-to and attic accommodation under a thatched roof.
The cottage in its vernacular contextThe building in its original form would have appeared much as it does today. Its simple plan consists of a lobby entry onto the central chirnneystack with a room to either side. A lean-to was later added to the south bay, part of which still houses the privy. The building retains a horizontal sliding sash window in its south gable wall while the rather grand sash windows now adorning the front of the cottage were probably added in the late 18th century.
The cottage occupies a significant place in the evolution of the vernacular house. As a domestic building of the late 17th/early 18th century, it is a direct descendant of the late medieval timber-framed house. Post medieval timber-framed houses were less solidly built than their medieval counterparts and are found throughout the country. The pattern of their occurrence suggests they were the houses of the poor, constructed by social groups whose poverty could not sustain a local stratum of craftsmen skilled in timber working and construction. Simple earth and timber structures such as Mill Hill Cottage are present in numbers around East Lincolnshire, in the coastal plains of Lancashire and Cumberland and in some parts of the Midlands and the North Riding.
Mud and stud constructionRegional differences in the vernacular earth-based building tradition arise from local geology and the availability of timber. Two main types of earth-based building are found: those with solid earth walls and those with earth covering a timber frame. Of the latter, 'wattle and daub' is perhaps the best-known. It employs panels of woven hazel or willow rods fastened to the timber frame and covered with a mud mix. The form of earth and timber building unique to Lincolnshire and employed in the construction of Mill Hill Cottage is called 'mud and stud'.
Mud and stud differs from wattle and daub in that the earth mix is supported by vertical riven lathes nailed to horizontal rails between the studs of the frame. The elm timber frame consists of a series of upright posts (studs) placed at approximately two metre intervals. Studs also frame window and door openings. The wall fabric is basically a daub consisting of an admixture of earth, chopped straw and water. The mix covers the whole external framework and usually all but the wall posts and braces of the interior. The exterior is painted in a traditional coating of lime-wash or lime-based paint which would have been given an animal fat or linseed oil additive for additional weatherproofing. A low plinth of stone or brick provides some protection from rainwater to the base of the mud walls.
The thatched roofThe roof at Mill Hill Cottage retains a covering of historic thatch and reed fleeking or under-thatch. This historic roof covering has survived because it was preserved in a dry state under a corrugated iron roof, installed by 1924. The thatch consists of the fleeking or base layer of water reed (Phragmites australis) with a minimum of four overlying weathering coats of threshed wheat straw fixed with twisted wooden spars.
Water reed for the fleeking or under-thatch was cut from local ditches, dykes and marshes. It was laid horizontally and held in position by a thicker, base layer of reed stitched vertically to the underlying roof rafters using twisted rush rope. The first layer of wheat long straw thatch was sparred or pinned into the reed base coat. Inspection of the roof revealed that the base coat and two overlying thatch layers had at different times been repaired and consolidated. The renewal works were identifiable because tarred twine (as opposed to rush rope) had been used to stitch the reed to the underlying rafters. There is a panel in the main bedroom through which the historic thatch is visible.
The date of Mill Hill CottageThe cottage is a humble vernacular building with few architectural clues as to the date of its construction. There are however a number of indicators to guide us towards an approximate date for the building's origins. One such piece of evidence is the carpentry joints linking sections of the wall plate. Information gathered by the Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire during the restoration describes the wall plates as substantial and as employing a stop-splayed scarf joint, believed to have gone out of general use around 1650. The waIl plates are large and fashioned from elm. The timber frames of later 18th and 19th century cottages are generally less substantial and, after the 18th century usually made from imported Baltic pine.
The specialist report on the roof thatch concluded that the building may originally have been thatched in circa 1750. The available evidence therefore suggests a construction date for the cottage of circa 1630 to 1750.
Restoration of the cottage In 1997, the owner of the cottage, Mr Richard Matthewman, contacted the Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire with a view to ensuring the preservation of this historic building. The cottage had by then been unoccupied for nearly ten years. It had no mains services and was in need of extensive repairs.
In 1999 the Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire devised an imaginative scheme to restore the building and to maintain it by letting it as holiday accommodation. The Trust's work gained them a coveted Civic Trust Award. In September 2001 The Vivat Trust assumed the management of the building. These Trusts now work in partnership to safeguard the cottage for the future.
The Heritage Trust of LincolnshireThe Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire was established in 1991 with the principal aim of advancing the understanding, knowledge and appreciation of the heritage of Lincolnshire, in particular its archaeology, architecture and landscape, social history and traditional skills. As an active building preservation trust, the Trust also rescues threatened buildings of historic or architectural interest such as Mill Hill Cottage.
The Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire would like to thank the following for finding the restoration of Mill Hill Cottage: The Architectural Heritage Fund, East Lindsey District Council, East Midlands Development Agency, European Regional Development Fund (LEADER II), Heritage Lottery Fund, Waste Recycling Environmental and LincWaste Ltd.
Heritage Trust of LincolnshireThe Old School, Cameron Street, Heckington,Sleaford, Lincolnshire, N034 9RWTel: 01529461499 Fax: 01529461001E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com Web: www.lincsheritage.org
The Vivat Trust would like to thank the following for their generous support in the furnishing of the cottage: Bentley Brushes, Brabantia, Cally & Co, Donna, Laura Ashley, Morphy Richards, Neff (UK) Ltd, Newcastle Furniture Company, Slumberdown, The White Company and Toshiba.
Location: Little Steeping lies to the southeast of Spilsby, off the B1195. Spilsby is 19 miles north from Boston on the A16
Interesting Towns: Louth, Horncastle, famed for its antique shops, Lincoln and Stamford
Historic Attractions: Tattershall Castle, Belton House & Woolsthorpe Manor (NT), Bolingbroke Castle, the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Great Steeping Heavy Horse Centre, Allied Forces Military Museum, Burghley House, Belvoir Castle and Lincoln Cathedral
Activities: walking or cycling on The Viking Way and the Lincolnshire Wolds, fishing at Ashby Road, Spilsby, Woodlands Fishery and bird watching at Gibraltar Point In Nov/Dec the seal pups at Donna Nook provide a wildlife spectacle.
Local Events:March Discover Greater Lincoln WeekendMay Spalding Flower Parade, 1st Bank Holiday weekendJuly Lincoln Waterfront FestivalAugust Lincoln Chamber Music FestivalSeptember Burghley Horse Trials (5th - 8th)December Lincoln Christmas Market


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Waste Management works to fix sewage break near Hull Bay
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ST. THOMAS - Residents and visitors fished, snorkeled and sunbathed at Hull Bay beach on Wednesday, unaware of a sewage break just down the road.
V.I. Waste Management Authority crews discovered a sewage break Friday at the Brassview Wastewater Treatment Plant near Suicide Hill, V.I. Waste Management Authority spokeswoman Stella Saunders said Wednesday.
"Are they fixing it?" asked John Aiken, a visitor from upstate New York who was fishing ankle-deep in the water.
Though the sewage should not make it to the bay, Saunders said, the Waste Management Authority did warn those who have compromised immune systems or respiratory health problems to stay away from the general area around the treatment plant.
Crews have since been disinfecting the area surrounding the spillage, which is restricted to the gut, or irrigation ditch, that runs down the hill, according to Waste Management.
Though crews originally planned to have replaced the line by the end of today, instead they are just beginning repairs today, Saunders said. A number of unexpected "emergencies" came up in the past few days, she said.
Still, the replacement of the existing cast iron line, which is more than 40 years old, should be complete by the week's end, according to Saunders. In its place will be 30 feet of new PVC pipe, which should last more than 30 years, she said.
"The old line was impacted by the storm water and the flow in the gut," Saunders said, explaining that the support for the line had been eroded and undermined in recent years.
The sewage line serves about two dozen homes in the vicinity, Saunders said, though it has a relatively low flow during the daytime because few people are at home. The impact on the area would be minimal, she said.
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