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Hideaway Log Cabin Kit (12' x 8') for $5,189.99 + free shipping
Is your significant other driving you mad?
Do you need some alone time?
Then you need the Hideaway Log Cabin.
Log Cabin Kit Includes-
(1) 32" W x 6' H Pine wooden door pre-assembled
(2)insulated Single Hung Vinyl Windows w/Screens 32"x 40"Beige, Low E Glass
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Signed up with several IDs. In for 200. Modifying the design to be more of a log-cabin mansion. Having a bit of trouble right now with the second floor balancing properly on the sloped roof of the first floor, but I'm sure I'll figure it out eventually. I thought putting a hole in the floor of the rooms on the upper floor would work as I could slide down to the first floor, but the asphalt shingling is causing chafing.
@mtm2: It's a joke, man. It's a damn joke.
@iggz: Looks cool to me. Of course, if the intent is to escape from the significant other, spending to much may give cause to escape.
What a deal! In for three!
Free shipping? I'm in!
Keep in mind that options drive the price up pretty quick
This is not a deal. Zoning busted a couple, in a town I used to live in, for renting "rooms" in those Suncast sheds they sell at Costco, for about $1000. They had 7 of them, in the back yard, each with 2 tenants. They added a PVC bucket and between the sheds put a large tarp. They even provided a giant cooler and a grill, for cooking (everything tastes better eaten outdoors, doesn't it! ). Much better bang for your buck.
Of course, if you plan on forcibly keeping the SO in this thing, you can go with a no frills version, which at first glance, seems win-win. It's much more attractive, and the HOA and zoning will probably be OK with the design. But to be humane, you will have to provide other accommodations, and that will also drive up the cost. Ventilation and a port-o-lets aren't free, and have to be maintained, so this is really only good for short term use. In the long run, you may find this costing more in legal fees than a Vegas divorce. YMMV : )
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The Curse! A giant foam carved trade show booth
The Curse! A giant foam carved trade show booth
A Cursed Throne!
A movie style themed and interactive trade show booth that drew in guests at the 2012 Mr. Olympia Expo!
Our client suggested a "skull throne with columns" and Rich Riley and Tom Spina fleshed that out into the monstrosity you see in the images. Richard Riley, our foam carving specialist, fabricated a booth that looks like stone and rock, with branding abound (just waiting to be captured on cell phone pics and posted to Facebook, no doubt!)
At the expo, the photo-op booth was a huge hit and drew in guests who lined up to take a photo seated within this cinematic booth.
TSD helped our client stand out from the crowd with our usual high level of quality and attention to detail when creating theme props.
The booth is even quite simple to assemble and take down at the end of shows.
Please visit the links in the top menu bar for more sculpture, furniture and theming projects like this one!
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The RESULTS!
Hundreds of people stopped to pose in the booth and those pics were soon plastered on Facebook and beyond, building on the attention and momentum after a great show!
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"Hey Tom, the expo was awesome, the booth was amazing and man did it stand out!! It arrived with no damage and was a breeze to put together and pack up again with the directions supplied with each crate. You guys did an awesome job of packaging it up and all I can say is thanks for doing such a great job, it just blew me away."

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The once hip retailer, Abercrombie & Fitch, has struggled for more than a decade as it tries to find its footing with teens who research the latest trends on the internet, often buy there too, and are willing to settle for less than top quality.
As Euromonitor analyst David McGoldrick told CNNMoney, "Who needs a sweater that will last 10 years when you're just going to buy a new one three months later?"
Meanwhile, according to Mr. McGoldrick, fast fashion retailers like H&M and Forever 21 have stepped in to meet the need for cheaper, less durable clothes. To make matters worse, according to a Piper Jaffray survey also reported on CNNMoney, 71 percent of teen girls and 57 percent of boys are shopping at off-price stores such as T.J. Maxx and Marshall's.
A late January New York Times article noted that Abercrombie's most direct competitors — American Eagle Outfitters and Aéropostale — as well as Wet Seal, Zumiez and others, equally felt the teen angst this past holiday season. Beyond heightened price competition from online players as well as Forever 21, H&M and T.J. Maxx, other contributors to the teen sector slump were identified as: high unemployment within the age group and more discretionary spending heading towards smartphone apps and gaming systems.
The problem didn't seem to be fashion-driven as in past years, although Abercrombie's mix was said to be too bland.
So, what's A & F doing about fickle teens? You guessed it — lowering prices, even though they had said back in November that prices would rise. Now, with profit down 58 percent and same-store sales off eight percent in the latest quarter, they plans include:
The company will also buy back some stock and attempt to cut costs.
Which initiative is most critical to Abercrombie & Fitch's short-term improvement?
Until Jeffries goes, it's doubtful this brand can improve much.
Brand image? What brand image? A&F is caught in the middle (never a good place to be), between more nimble competitors like Forever 21 on the one hand and more upmarket stores like J.Crew. Abercrombie's image was built on edgy marketing tactics that lost their luster years ago...the catalog photos and the shirtless male employees. Now a lot of these moves look gimmicky.
The most important thing A&F can do now is to change its sourcing and product development model. Making big bets months in advance on a trend like plaids -- and then turning out to be wrong -- leaves Abercrombie in a losing position vs. its "fast fashion" competitors. We'll see whether the company culture can adapt to the new business model.
It seems ANF has all the right bases covered in their change plan. Their brand needs to shake its past - not an easy thing to do. Driving home their new message without any element of their past and considering the whole environment their targets live in will make this work. Meaning? Look cool but not sleazy. Target in marketing that parents think is hip. They still buy for their kids - even when the kids are mid 20s.
Also, get a major FACE to be their spokesperson...one that their target markets love....
More advice ? I would have to charge for that...Tom...hip and cool....
Tom Redd, Global Vice President, Strategic Communications, SAP Global Retail Business Unit
A&F may be suffering from older (than their target market) demographic wearing their clothes. Two sightings of people wearing A&F this weekend were easily in their 40s trying to look younger and not quite pulling it off.
Their customers from 10 years ago grew up, are now in their twenties, loaded with college loans but working in jobs that don't require college degrees, and having to prioritize their spending far differently than they once did. And teenagers today have come of age in a far different economy, where money is tight, and price absolutely matters. $80 sweaters? I don't think so.
Ted Hurlbut, Principal, Hurlbut & Associates
Abercrombie & Fitch's epiphany is long overdue and comes amid a particularly difficult landscape for teen consumer spending.
Many of the claims management again has made - including to heighten style differentiation and fashion relevancy - are ones we've heard on previous occasions. In fact, its most recent plans - third-party collabs, wholesale deals and MFO - are all strategies many other retailers (notably J.Crew) pursued years ago.
In my view, the biggest challenge for A&F will be repositioning two retail banners whose very branding is anathema to the millennial mindset.
A&F is still a great brand IMO. They've just never moved in terms of their fashion strata...never. At least to me, they had a lot of leeway to do so, but stuck to a very singular idea of how that great brand could be expressed. That worked for an extraordinary length of time for the specialty retail sector, but 20 years later, it's over - really over.
Les Wexner believes that the economy and all the other extraneous issues you can think of will not matter if you have the right fashion -- and he's right. Hot product cures all ills. A&F/Jeffries should've picked that one up from him while he was there in the beginning. But again, to me, it's not too late.
The question was about improvements in the short term. For that, get more aggressive globally. Sitting here in Hong Kong, I can tell you that the brand remains HOT. So short term, continue the global expansion, particularly in Asia. For the medium to long term, radically improving the supply chain and driving an effective marketing strategy around trend-right fashion with meaningful spokesmodels (different for each geography) are key.
Mike Osorio, Senior VP Organizational Change Management, DFS Group


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My four favorite parties this week from our site include: a stunning Snow White birthday celebration, a glam Monster High girl birthday party, a vintage murder mystery dinner party and a cute mermaid with glasses is the star of this modern mermaid party.


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It's something that could happen to any of us: getting hit by an uninsured driver, and then you are left to pay the bill.
11 News has discovered that the driver at fault in a recent crash works for a local sheriff's office.
"It's right there. It's that Cutlass right there," Monica Romero said, showing us what's left of her family car.
The car is totaled, and sitting in a scrap yard. According to the accident report, a driver ran a red light at the intersection of Highway 50 and Morris in Pueblo, and hit Romero.
"I didn't even have a ride home from the hospital because that was our only vehicle," Romero explained.
The woman behind the wheel was Raquel Griego. She's employed with the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office. The court papers show she pleaded guilty to not having insurance at the time of the crash, and that leaves Romero footing the bill.
"We're a victim in this. We were hit by an uninsured person who works for the sheriff's department. I follow the law. I have insurance, so why doesn't she have to follow the same laws?"
11 News stopped by Griego's house to ask her about the crash but no one answered. Because Romero only had liability insurance, she won't be reimbursed to get a new car.
"I'm paying for all of our bills right now. I can't afford to get a new car. This woman doesn't even know what she's done to my life," Romero said.
Car insurance is required by state law. 11 News asked the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office if they plan to take action with their employee because she broke that law. They said because this is a personnel matter they will not comment.
There are an estimated 800,000 registered drivers on the roads in Colorado without any insurance coverage. This may be a good time to check your insurance policy to see whether you are covered if an uninsured driver hits you.
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Very inspiring first person account and review of of someone during all three days of the Landmark Forum
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Artist Kary Youman gives his thoughts on what he got out of participating in the Landmark Forum.
Business innovator Josh Zabar gives and indepth answer to that question. He is a Partner and Curator at Summit, an events—and community—focused organization that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship. Since 2008, Summit has hosted an annual three-day event called Summit Series, which brings together entrepreneurs, musicians, nonprofit founders, and other multi-disciplinary leaders. Summit events have helped raise tens of millions of dollars for business and nonprofit ventures.
Is the Landmark Forum for you?
Đây là những chia sẻ về kinh nghiệm biến đổi, trãi nghiệm yêu thương và kết quả đạt được của những người tốt nghiệp Landmark Forum. Những lời chứng thực này đến từ sự nối lại mối liên hệ của họ với gia đình sau bao nhiêu năm, sau bao nhiêu thập kỷ họ đã chán nản bỏ mặc những khả năng của họ, những khả năng đem tình gia đình trở lại tràn đầy, trọn vẹn, và hoàn hảo như thuở ban đầu.
Những người tốt nghiệp này đại diện cho khả năng yêu thương của tất cả các gia đình Việt Nam. Họ sống trong tình yêu thương gia đình và họ sống trong tự do với chính con người thật của họ.
Landmark Forum sắp tới được dịch ra tiếng Việt sẻ mở vào ngày 18, 19, 20, và 22, tháng Mười, năm 2013.
Để biết thêm thông tin bằng tiếng Anh, xin vui lòng liên hệ với Ann tại (832) 859-9388 và bằng tiếng Việt Nam, xin vui lòng liên hệ với Thúy (713) 304-1710.
The second Landmark Forum Vietnamese Landmark Forum (Translated) will be taking place in Houston. This video features the first hand experience of a number of Vietnamese Americans who participated in the Landmark Forum. They share about new kinds of relationships with family and other loved ones. This video was created by Big Saigon Team, a group of Landmark graduates who want to bring the Landmark Forum to the Vietnamese community.
To read and see more about this in Vietnamese see: http://wp.me/p2mpQH-6d
In November of 2010, New York Times columnist and humorist, Henry Alford participated in the Landmark Forum and wrote about his experience. He is also the author of 4 books including How To Live: A Seach for Wisdom from Old People (While They are Still on this Earth); Big Kiss: One Actor's Desperate Attempt to Claw His Way to the Top; Municipal Bondage: One Man's Anxiety-Producing Adventures in the Big City and most recently Would It Kill You To Stop Doing That?: A Modern Guide To Manners .
His account of the Landmark Forum is honest, self effacing and very humorous. It is considered by many to be one of the most thoughtful and accurate accounts of participating in a Landmark Forum.
Interesting share about why do to the Landmark Forum including breakthroughs with family, self image and some of the ideas presented in the course.
I did the Landmark Forum in March 2013 and I'm currently in the Breakthroughs Seminar Series.
A lot of interesting things have happened related to Landmark. First of all, all the self development work I'd been doing lead to an amazing experience prior to doing the forum. For the fourth time in my life, a fourth person was talking to me about doing Landmark. I quickly cut him off saying 'that stuff isn't for me, I'm fine' etc..
and then I saw myself, outside of myself, like I was a bird in the corner ceiling of the room. I was being the kind of person that I don't like dealing with; closed minded and not even open to checking out if something could be for me. Then I apologized to my friend and asked him to repeat what he was saying about Landmark and agreed to go to an info evening.
There I experienced another breakdown; "Oh man! This guy wants $720!!
I just saved to buy a car!" So I considered my options and I realized, within that short time, that what I was being presented could be that something I was looking for. After all the self development I was stuck; I'd known for months that I was at a point in my life that I had realized there was some kind of barrier in between me and me being the awesome person I knew I had the potential to be. So I thought, "try it out" and registered. It was one of the best decisions of my life!
I remember sitting there at the forum thinking, "I've spent $720 on this, I should participate like they say and get my moneys worth." I dared myself to put my hand up and shared something I thought I had dealt with and 'sorted out' already. I got more than $720 worth! I was confronted and it was raw and painful but worth it, sooo worth it! I GOT something right then, my first breakthrough! I was one of the first in that forum to create a ripple effect which I later shared with the participants as an amazing "boomerang – domino" effect.
People were coming up to me and thanking me and sharing what THEY GOT out of ME SHARING. That in turn eventually, made me realize that I had the power to make a difference in other peoples' lives. That was a fantastic breakthrough for me because my passion is to help others!!
That boomerang – domino effect hasn't stopped since then! I continue to share and I continue to empower others and some of them don't even realize that they then do the same for me!
One of the most coolest things about doing the forum is that once you 'get it' you don't lose it. Then u see it play out in every area of your life. Doing the work, participating in the seminar, stepping up as a leader in a group from the seminar, is teaching me how to incorporate what I've learned into other areas of my life. That is how those other areas are transforming into more happiness and more success. I realized, Landmark is not something you just do like a course at university and view it as something separate from other areas of your life. Thinking of it that way, limits your possibilities for happiness and success! Embracing it is giving me joy, peace, success and endless possibilities!
As for those barriers, they are now just breakdowns that I see as a challenge to overcome with what I'm learning because I know there is a fantastic breakthrough waiting for me on the other side!
Don't get me wrong, Landmark is not about 'fixing' and it's not about making me into someone that I'm not. It's about getting access to what is already inside me – everything I need to be successful and happy.
Aukland, New Zealand
Ray Higdon of Florida shares a remarkable list of the things he has accomplished since doing the Landmark Forum:
I was 22 when I first did the forum over 5 years ago. I found out about it through a friend of my parents, I was rather lucky as they did the Forum and the Advanced course along side me.
I have always been on great terms with my family. It did bring us closer if that's possible. Landmark has given me the chance to grow in all areas of my life in a way I could never have imagined. Before I made meaning from pretty much everything, I was withdrawn shy and quiet, afraid of life and I guess of fear itself.
In the Forum I was able to complete the things which held me back. My life hasn't really been hard but I've gone through some pretty tough things. And in the forum you get to see that everyone has stuff in their lives which stops them in some way or other. I have shared twice in front of over 120 people what I have gone through. I'm not scared.
The first time, yeah I was terrified, I was shaking and hoping no one would notice, but I knew for myself I had to do it and I am glad I did. That in itself was a breakthrough. I regularly share now. I actually love sharing, what I am creating and just seeing whats possible. I have gone from resisting life to embracing it. I guess I really just wanted to be happy all this time. And I got that, I got so much more than I could have ever imagined. I have done several seminar courses and I am going to be doing Communication: Power to Create soon which I am really looking forward to.
Landmark has helped me change things the way I want to for the better.
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May 3, 2016
Superintendent Dr. E. Sharon Banks says she will recommend to the Lansing School Board that the school be taken offline. The principal says the decision is all but final and staff has already been informed.
Banks says they tried to save the school last year by introducing new programs. But, it wasn't enough for the school which has lost more than half it's student count during Banks' tenure. (300 when she started, less than 140 this year).
Parents are concerned about where their children will attend school next year. Banks says they will be given first choice... and will be able to ask questions of the district at a series of meetings... beginning Tuesday, 6:30 PM at Gunnisonville Elementary.
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Lawyer X has been approached by Ms. Z, who wishes to rent space in Lawyer X's office suite. Ms. Z, who is not an attorney, intends to form a corporation for the purpose of offering arbitration and mediation services to the public. Ms. Z has informed Lawyer X that she wishes to advertise the fact that she conducts her mediation business at the law offices of Lawyer X's firm. Lawyer X is of the view that "the purpose of such advertisement would be to convey respectability and accountability to the corporation's prospective clients."
Lawyer X asks whether her law firm may allow Ms. Z to advertise, in any of several ways, the fact that Ms. Z conducts her mediation service at the offices of Lawyer X's firm. In the Committee's view, it would be improper for Lawyer X's firm to permit its name to be used by Ms. Z in her company's advertisements.
DR 2-101(A) prohibits the involvement of lawyers in "the preparation or dissemination of any public communication containing statements or claims that are false, deceptive, [or] misleading". The Committee believes that Ms. Z's proposal would cause Lawyer X to run afoul of this proscription against misleading advertising in several ways:
1. Ms. Z's proposed advertising is misleading because it is likely to convey to the public the impression that Lawyer X's law firm operates, endorses, or in some way stands behind Ms. Z's mediation service when Lawyer X has expressly disavowed any such relationship. On the other hand, if the implication of an endorsement or some sort of guarantee were true, the advertising would still contravene the lawyer's ethical obligation. In essence, Lawyer X's firm would be lending its name to a nonlawyer to enhance the nonlawyer's stature. In the Committee's opinion, such conduct is unethical. Cf. Texas Op. 426 (1985).
2. The Committee is also of the opinion that Ms. Z's proposed advertising would be deceptive in appearing to suggest to the public that Lawyer X's firm and Ms. Z's business are in some way affiliated. To the contrary, however, Lawyer X has acknowledged that Ms. Z's mediation business is not affiliated with Lawyer X's firm. Consequently, such an implication would be improper, and would be improper under any circumstances because an attorney may not ethically enter into a partnership with a layperson if that partnership may provide legal services. See EC 2-13; DR 3-103(A) (precluding attorney from forming a partnership with layman). See also N.Y. State 557 (1984); cf. Tennessee Op. 83-F-39 (1983); Michigan Op. CI-554 (1980). In the words of N.Y. City 80-25, "[e]ven if the services performed by [Ms. Z's firm] may be done by a lay person, the services [presumably provided by Ms. Z] involve activities, which when performed by a lawyer, may well involve the practice of law."
3. In addition to being misleading, if Lawyer X's firm permitted its name to be used in conjunction with Ms. Z's advertising, the result would be tantamount to encouraging the unauthorized practice of law by Ms. Z. The Committee believes that such an advertising ploy would imply that Ms. Z's mediation service would offer legal services, either directly or through Lawyer X's firm. Ms. Z is not authorized to provide legal services, see Judiciary Law � 478, so she may not hold herself out as offering legal services. Similarly, Lawyer X's firm may not "take any action which would suggest to the public that [Ms. Z's] firm is offering [Lawyer X's] legal services as part of its services." N.Y. City 79-7. See also N.Y. City 80-25. Accordingly, it would be improper for Lawyer X's firm to allow Ms. Z to use its name in her advertising because of the likelihood that it would permit Ms. Z to obtain clients who are seeking legal assistance. See N.Y. City 81-105 ("There is, of course, nothing inherently unethical about a lawyer sharing offices with a nonlawyer. The principal risk of such office-sharing arrangements is the danger that the public will be led to believe that the nonlawyer is an attorney engaged in legal practice. But if the lawyer takes care to avoid that impression, then office-sharing alone does not violate Canon 3.").
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Britney Spears hints at third marriageBritney Spears won't rule out a third marriage.
The 'Till The World Ends' singer - who split from husband Kevin Federline in 2006 after two years of marriage, while her union with childhood friend Jason Alexander was annulled in January 2004 - has been dating agent Jason Trawick for two years and says she's very happy with him and would consider tying the knot if he proposed.
When asked if she has plans to marry, Britney told Us Weekly magazine: "Maybe. Never say never!
"We have such a great time together! He makes me laugh, and we are so comfortable being ourselves.
"I've never been happier."
Britney - who has two sons, Sean Preston, five, and four-year-old Jayden James, with Kevin - has previously spoken about Jason, saying she loved how grounded her kept her.
She said: "We're really normal. We just like to watch movies. We work out a lot. We love to work out. We do stuff together like that. We take walks."
The 29-year-old star recently revealed how her family life comes first and schedules her work around it.
She explained: "I'm usually pretty busy when I'm not working. I have two children, so I usually get them up in the morning, and I'm usually at the gym, and I help cook dinner sometimes ... a lot of the stuff that I do I do early in the morning when my boys are at school."
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5 inches of rain worsens SE Missouri flooding
Monday, May 2, 2011
SIKESTON, Mo. (AP) — Another night of heavy downpours has soaked the southeastern portion of Missouri, creating even more concern in a region already seeing historic flooding.
Some areas received 5 inches of rain from Sunday night through Monday morning, and more was on the way before clearing skies are finally expected on Tuesday.
The Black River rose sharply overnight in some spots, including hard-hit Poplar Bluff. The river had dropped to below flood stage after last week's flooding forced the evacuation of 1,000 residents, but jumped 8 feet overnight. It wasn't clear if new evacuations were being considered.
At Lake Wappapello, water was spilling over an emergency levee on the lake spillway, potentially threatening areas south of the lake on the St. Francis River. Authorities went door-to-door Sunday telling residents to be ready to evacuate.
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As the 2012 football season came to an end on Saturday, The Record's Greg Mattura held off Keith Idec for this year's Pick 'Em championship. His prize? I have no idea. Bragging rights, certainly. Amazingly, the top five all finished within five games of each other, each exactly one-game behind the other in what Mattura said a few weeks ago was the closest pick 'em he's ever been a part of. In his eight sectional final picks, Mattura went 5-3, picking Pompton Lakes, St. Joseph, Ramapo, St. Joe's of Hammonton and Summit. Idec nearly caught Mattura on the final weekend of the season, posting a 6-2 record, nailing Pompton, St. Joe's, Ramapo, Kinnelon, St. Joseph of Hammonton and Summit. Ed Mills, who entered the week one game behind Mattura in the standings, went 4-4 on Saturday and finished in third place overall. Pick of the week, though, goes to Mark Czerwinski — the only writer to go with Paramus Catholic this weekend. Czerwinski actually tied Idec for the best sectional final picks, with a 6-2 record. And Darren Cooper, you'll get 'em next year. Below are the final 2012 Pick 'Em standings…
Final 2012 Pick 'Em Standings:
1. Greg Mattura (121-42)
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4. Mark Czerwinski (118-45)
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County fairs and plenty of other big community events are going on in Grayson County and Fannin County right now. But what do you do when you turn around and your kids are gone? Josh Stevenson has more in our Safe Family report.
A county fair can be fun for the whole family, but with all the people and distractions at a fair, it only takes a second to lose track of your children
Sgt. Bruce Dawsey of the Sherman Police Department says that is why it is important to have a plan.
"First and foremost, talk to your kids about stranger awareness before you get there."
Besides talking to your kids about strangers, it is also important that they know some basic information
"Depending on there age they need to know mom and dad's name in case they do get separated. A lot of kids if you ask them what mom's name is, they will say 'Mom,' if you ask them what dad's name is they will say 'Dad.'"
Talk to your kids about who a policeman is, so if they do get separated they can find help.
"If they do get lost they need to find a fair official or a police officer, and say, 'Hey I am lost, this is my name, this is my parent's name."
Pay special attention to what your child is wearing when you go to the fair, and if you have older kids that can go off by themselves, make sure you have a family meeting place.
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GRAYSON COUNTY, TX -- In the event of an inmate overflow at the Grayson County Jail inmates can now be transferred to Fannin County.
Tuesday Grayson County commissioners approved a contract allowing inmates to be housed at the Fannin County Jail.
That could happen if the Grayson County Jail hits capacity.
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The Grayson County Jail was expanded last year.
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A book from The Lost and Founds series.
In a trendy San Francisco art gallery, out-of-towner Vin Vanbly witnesses an act of compassion that compels him to make investment banker Perry Mangin a mysterious offer: in exchange for a weekend of complete submission, Vin will restore Perrys kingship and transform him into the man he was always meant to be.
Despite intense reservations, Perry agrees, setting in motion a chain of events that will test the limits of his body, seduce his senses, and fray his every nerve, (perhaps occasionally breaking the law) while Vin guides him toward his destiny as the one true king.
Even as Perry rediscovers old grief and new joys within himself, Vin and his shadowy motivations remain enigmas: who is this offbeat stranger guiding them from danger to hilarity to danger? To emerge triumphant, Perry must overcome the greatest challenge alone: embracing his devastating past. But can he succeed by Sundays sunrise deadline? How can he possibly evolve from an ordinary man into King Perry?
A Bittersweet Dreams title: It's an unfortunate truth: love doesn't always conquer all. Regardless of its strength, sometimes fate intervenes, tragedy strikes, or forces conspire against it. These stories of romance do not offer a traditional happy ending, but the strong and enduring love will still touch your heart and maybe move you to tears.
Honorable Mention: Best Gay Debut Novel/Book
Honorable Mention: Best Gay Contemporary General Fiction
Nominee: Best GBLT Book and Best Contemporary Book
Chapter One
THANK you, I say to the ponytailed caterer after she offers me wine. Fancy party, huh?
She smiles briefly, nodding with deference before stepping deeper into the gallery. Okay, not much reaction. Shes working; let it go.
I sip the red wine, swirl it in my plastic cup, creating little maroon waves of merlot. Im more of a beer guy, but I like doing this, wandering around this art gallery as if Im part of this town, as if tonight is an average Tuesday night for me. I love how faraway places sometimes feel like home.
This party is groovy, a bash for lesser-name surrealists of the 1960s and 70s. Painters who understood a doorknob could wear a green sparrows beak, and yeah, it works. With red and brown tiger stripes spilling out of a bathtub behind it, somehow it actually works.
The jagged colors, the juxtaposition of impossible realities, so similar to real life. Sometimes this world is hard for me to reconcile, its unfair sorrows and unexpected brilliance. I love that surrealists tried to paint the reality they saw, this impossible world. I dig this one with the bathtub and the sparrow beak, the Trombone Symphony Drowns Alone. No trombones in sight. I guess they drowned.
Looking around, Im not the only tourist pretending to be a San Franciscan, examining art. Instead of gawking and taking photos, we work hard to pretend that we live right around the corner and popped out for a carton of milk. Maybe its only around the Castro where we gay tourists fake our residency. We have a certain swagger we hope communicates, I belong. I have always belonged.
This isnt exclusively the pretentious queens, oh no. Its the bears like me. The twinks. The leather daddies and the androgynous gigglers. The white collar gays with slick briefcases and the business lesbians openly cuddling at Market and Castro, waiting for the light to change. Were so eager to slap on our labels and march behind our distinct parade banners, but inside were fundamentally the same: we all want to belong in the Homo Homeland, to find a corner of the world where we are each uniquely celebrated.
Wandering around, twice I overhear the famous joke repeated: How many surrealists does it take to change a light bulb? Fish. Gotta love the classics.
One painter strikes me as truly unique: Richard Mangin. Hes no one particularly famous, but Ive read his name once or twice as an innovator. Details in his paintings hum to me, whisper things.
The largest of his three, Siren Song, really snags my attention. A shapeless guy plays a cello in a funky green desert, and a pumpkin patch melts into gold in the lower right corner. I recognize that Dalí reference. The purple sky includes a dozen shades of violet occasionally slashed by a crimson streak. In one corner of the sky, white dove wings fade through tarnished iron bars, wings more on our side than caged. Maybe a little cheesy symbolically, but still, its cool. He wanted his point crystal clear. I wonder why? Then again, maybe Im reading it wrong.
That guy over there is watching me. I swear I have acquired a rats twitchiness about these things.
I study Siren Song and simultaneously check out my watcher. Hes handsome. A few years older than me. Maybe thirty-three or thirty-four? Short brown hair, a few locks carefully flopping over his forehead in one spot. Clean-shaven. He has those classic, sharp-planed features youd see in a Sunday Sears ad, a father pretending to enjoy lawn furniture, showing off his wrinkle-free Dockers. Lawn Furniture Guy wears a charcoal gray suit that hangs off him perfectly, possibly custom tailored. Peach shirt, peach tie. That guy from Millionaire is doing the same color shirt and tie combo. Regis someone. Okay, this mans definitely a step or two up from Sears. Let go of first impressions.
Is he the painter? No, that guy would be in his sixties or older by now.
I drop my key ring, stealing a glance at his shoes as I bend over. Gucci, which means he has money. Is he
I dunno, a Realtor? Or
huh. I also pick up a certain unease, even from this far away. Nervous? Nah, thats not quite it.
No, not a Realtor. A Realtor would network around the expensive art, meeting potential clients. I certainly wouldnt stake out someone dressed like me. I bet I could work as a San Francisco Realtor.
Ms. Ponytailed Caterer passes near me, and I wish I could have made her smile. Shes so demure, almost apologetic. In a few more months, shell have enough experience to become more callous.
I stand before Siren Song, waiting for him to get over here, and puzzle at the multipurpled sky. Hed better make up his mind soon or Ill miss my ride. In the sky across from the prison bars, those must represent
A firm voice at my side says, You a big fan of the surrealists?
Not really, I say, smiling wide. Thats my initial in the sky. V.
Oh. Actually, I think those are
I know, I know, I say, grinning like an idiot. My name is Vin Vanbly, so it caught my eye. With two Vs.
Though its awkward with my wine glass, I make two peace symbols with my fingers and then bring them together, index fingers touching, as I sometimes do when Im being goofy with my name. People relax around me when they think Im stupid.
His face halts its surprise as he tries hard to suppress any further reaction.
The painting is cool, I say, turning toward him and jabbing my thumb over my shoulder for emphasis, and I was grooving on my initials in the sky. I like the wings and bars part too. Very symbolic.
Hi, Vin, he says, recovering quickly. My name is Perry.
I raise my plastic cup. Good wine.
His eyes flinch, but he says, Yeah, its okay.
I say, I fix cars. I dont know a ton about surreal art, but I know what I like.
I launch a few questions about the mighty San Francisco. He answers politely at first, then a little friendlier. Hes actually warming up, not being a dick. Good for you, Perry. And while Im definitely playing blond bear, Im not being a complete idiot, so we have a couple of nice moments together, chuckling at a comment the other makes.
Lets see what happens when the game changes.
I say, I can totally see the cello guy as the Surrealist Manifestos concept of absurd humor.
Perry says, Didnt you just say you knew nothing about art?
I said I didnt know a ton. I read a few books.
He pauses and then says, How many car mechanics know the Surrealist Manifesto?
How many car mechanics do you know? I say, keeping my face pleasant and blank, interested to see where he takes this.
Perry extends a cautious smile, deciding whether Im teasing or getting angry.
None, he says at last. Sorry. Didnt mean to be rude.
No sweat. I read a lot. I brought six books with me on vacation. You read much?
Financial journals, mostly. Im an investment banker.
His eye contact changes after this, like hes no longer searching for a way out. I believe Ive been upgraded from Dumb Tourist to Person of Interest. We chat about the exciting life of an investment banker, and the also exciting life of a garage mechanic. We discover we both enjoy Thai, and he recommends a good place for panang curry in SOMA. Over slightly more friendly smiles, we find additional common ground. He owns a home e-mail account, which not everyone does. I share my AOL website address, and he says how hes been meaning to sign up.
I nod at his shoes. Gucci.
A mechanic who knows surrealism and fashion. Clearly I need to meet more mechanics.
Were into show tunes too. Put a bunch of mechanics near a piano, some beer, and watch out. Gay or straight, it doesnt even matter.
He smiles. Show tunes, huh? You also a big Madonna fan?
A willowy man, midtwenties, appears at our side and inspects Siren Song closer, dragging a lock of long blond hair behind his right ear for Perrys benefit. He nods toward the painting and says, This represents Vietnam, right?
Perry hesitates before he speaks. I dont think so. Its around that time, but a few years later.
Wait, what was that? What was that thing on Perrys face?
Our interloper, finding no suitable reaction, pretends to study it a moment longer, then saunters away.
That guy was hitting on you, Perry.
He smiles and says, I dont think so.
Please. That whole isnt this Vietnam? He didnt give a crap about the painting.
In this town, everyone hits on everyone and nobody counts it as flirting. Its practically saying hello.
Is it possible that Perry couldnt see it?
Check out that one, I suggest with a nod. Mothers Day gift.
Perry says, Arbor Day.
Doesnt your mom like trees?
He says, I think she preferred her trees with less blood.
Its sap.
Perry says, The branches are fingers and theyre bleeding down the trunk.
I exhale hard. Thanks. Now Im queasy.
He used the past tense when mentioning his mom. Is she dead? I should check that out.
I shoot a barrage of questions his way about absurd topics: favorite birthday presents, great vacations, San Francisco neighborhoods perfect for night walking, giving him the chance to trot out his best stories, the ones that show this is the real me. I want to understand his connection to these three paintings. I could ask him directly, but this is more fun.
Vin, check out that dude over there.
Dude? Are you sure youre young enough to use that word?
Perry ignores me and shares his observation, during which an idea pops into my mind, a theory about my new friend.
I point my wine cup at a painting across the room. That one looks like onion rings smothered in cheese. Im so fucking hungry, Id buy it. Would it kill your city to put out some damn chips and salsa?
He tilts his chin upward for a split second and laughs.
Got it. I know who he is; I now understand his interest in these Richard Mangin paintings. Well, its a guess. But I make good guesses. I dont think Ill bring it up. Lets see where this goes.
Are you Irish? Perry says. Youre fair. Of course, you could be German.
Maybe. Or Nordic. My birth records were spotty on a few key details, and I grew up in foster families, so Im one of those oddballs who doesnt know his own ethnicity.
Oh. Perrys face falls. I didnt mean to pry.
Dont sweat it. Im curious myself. My guess is German, you know? Pale, big square head like a block? Who knows, though, maybe Im a blond Russian.
Youre built like a German dude, he says, his shy smile returning. Big chest and all. I bet youre hairy.
I guess Perry decided to go for it.
Glancing around the gallery with pretend distraction, I unbutton my top two shirt buttons, scratching my strawberry-brown curls. Im a bear, by the gay worlds definition: stocky and hairy, the only two requirements for membership. Two weeks ago, someone on AOL used the term otter, so maybe were evolving into a woodland creatures group.
My face is fairly undistinguished, except I have a goatee. Im not hideous and Im not Lawn Furniture handsome, which nobody is now that Perry revealed his name. Vin, let that one go. Perry.
He sips his wine and shakes his head, chuckling. Im not usually this forward. I sucked down two vodka cranberries at an after-work party before I came here. Youre terrible, by the way. Youre turning this into the opening scene in a porno.
I make my voice deep and chesty. Fuck yeah, buddy
. Oh, yeah, just like that
Perry snickers. You know that your name sounds like a fake porn star name, right? I mean, Vin Vanbly?
Fuck yeah, baby, I say, slapping the imaginary ass in front of me.
Perry says, Thats why you thought that guy was hitting on me. Because youre hitting on me.
Maybe. You like?
One corner of his mouth curves upward. Maybe. Whats with the lumberjack outfit?
Just got back from camping in Marin County. You like to camp?
Sure, sure, he says, being out in nature is great. But I assumed you dressed that way for some leather bar later.
He insists on checking my biceps to see if I chop wood, but we both recognize and appreciate the sexy excuse to be extra close, to touch in public. I have some muscle, but it doesnt show much. Well, maybe biceps show a little bulge. I can run two city blocks, but after about three blocks, I end up wheezing, hands on my knees.
Who am I kidding? When was the last time I ran two city blocks?
We talk about the movie Fargo, which he loved, and the Minnesota accent, which I love. He asks about winters in my adopted state, as everyone must. I explain the beauty of Minnesotas spring thaw, and he dismisses it instantly. There should be a word for an attitude between snobbish and unconscious, describing someone who doesnt realize how strongly he holds his own opinions.
I like Perry, and hes definitely sexy, but that doesnt guarantee I will find the spark I seek. I cant fuck casually, and Im not great at small talk unless Im hunting for that spark. But I can probe a bit longer, see if I recognize kindling for a bonfire I might try to ignite. If nothing comes of this, I will have enjoyed chatting with the handsome investment banker in a San Francisco gallery. That in itself is pretty sweet.
More people enter the gallery, and as others nudge by, the two of us jostle for position. Our chests graze together as someone squeezes behind me and we bare naughty grins. I want to believe that Perry and I are both imagining each other naked. Well, I am. The shifting crowd becomes suddenly too much for Ponytailed Caterer, who falters behind Perry, her tray of wineglasses dipping disastrously for a split second, three of them sliding to the floor right at his feet.
Sorry, Perry says, raising his voice. Sorry! I did that. I bumped her.
Almost no time passed before his reaction.
She shoots him a look of gratitude so quick and sly that its gone right away. For everyone else, she wears an impassive expression, clearly bearing no ill will toward the man who, everyone believes, professionally humiliated her. Group consensus shows it wasnt her fault.
No paintings are damaged, no Pradas irrevocably stained.
People gaze at him coolly, and he nods in meek apology. She mops up the floor with napkins and then disappears into a corner to restock. Hes so busy accepting silent reprimands from the art patrons that he doesnt notice her two white-aproned coworkers fixing on him with undisguised anger.
Sorry, he says to Cute Twink, who also bears an unpleasant expression.
The commotion is over, the wine scrubbed from the scene. People turn away, gossiping about him, everyone eager for a topic besides the art. I cant help but notice Perry and I have a few extra feet of space around us, no one eager to be implicated by proximity.
Perry turns to me and says, Well, that was embarrassing.
I wait a few seconds before speaking. Why did you do that?
I stepped
I cut him off with my hand and say, No you didnt. I nod to the space behind him. Seriously. Why?
He blushes and then lowers his voice. I worked as a caterer when I first moved here. That was my third job, my weekend job, in addition to my day and evening jobs. In San Francisco, competition for the good catering gigs is savage. Perry adopts a sinister, serious face. Youll never pour merlot in this town again, kid.
Compassion toward someone who can do nothing for him, someone who offers nothing in return. Hell never see her again, but his response came immediately. Theyll never even exchange names.
The spark.
Ive got to keep him talking. Did you like catering? I bet you have some good stories.
Okay, dont get ahead of yourself, Vin. But while he talks, I can run the checklist.
Personality. Hes unconsciously snobbish and spontaneously compassionate. Hes got humor and humility. But damn, hes way uptight. He evolved his first impression of me, moving beyond his initial judgments. Chemistry. Fuck yeah, Id suck his dick, and I think its pretty mutual. Issues. He still hasnt volunteered his connection to the paintings. Thats big. Ive got an idea to test this. He seemed pretty happy about that Transformers birthday present, so Im thinking he was under twelve. Need to establish timelines; I cant do the math this quickly. 70-what? Skip it; come back. Emotions. Other than a little affected, I think hes solid.
And he couldnt recognize a suitor. Why is his heart so shut down?
Who is this man, this handsome banker with a broken heart?
King him.
My own heart pounds.
King Perry.
Okay, thats it; message received. Lets fucking do this.
I wait for Perry to wind down his catering anecdote and then say, Are you ready to get kinged?
Not sure, he says, and glances around the gallery with a mischievous smile. Which painting are we talking about now?
he strong undercurrent of compassion and tenderness that drives the narrative catches you up in its gentle grip and leaves you emotionally wrung out at the end.
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Every once and a while, you come across a book that is unique in style and tells a very different sort of story. If you are really lucky, the book is also beautifully written and the story works on you at the deepest level. King Perry is just such a book. I had no idea what an incredible journey I was going on when I started to read. Vin Vanbly is by turns intriguing, infuriating, funny, sweet, mysterious, terrifying, and magical. The reader often finds him- or herself as confused as Perry, and as unable to walk away. Then there is the lyrical writing, the word-play (which is delightful and resonant to anyone who loves language, as most do who love to read), and the luminous and visceral descriptions and metaphors. In some ways, this is a story about story-telling, the stories we tell ourselves, the stories we tell each other, and stories that can change our lives by shifting our perspective. King Perry was not only a joy to read, it was a story that stayed with me and gave me much to contemplate long after I put the book down.
Some readers of M/M romance may be a little wary of the novel's "Bittersweet Romance" designation. Don't be. Just because a novel may not take the traditional road of romance does not mean it cannot be hopeful and uplifting. In fact, King Perry not only lifts you up, it sets you soaring.
I read in an interview with the author that he published this novel, his first, after years of writing when he finally found his voice. Well, I'm terribly glad he did, because I love it. The interview also indicated there will be more to come in the stories of these characters. So I encourage readers to start now, fall in love, and be ready for whatever comes next.
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Do you have a photo of these david?
Unfortunately I don't, but if you google axe musk body spray you should find the sellers on amazon. They all have photos of the various body sprays and body fragrances. One seller who has the Axe Musk available is called "Good Buy NY".
I also found an excellent and detailed chronicle about the Axe products on Wikipedia. There it states that the Musk is only available in France, Germany and Brazil ~ but if you can order it through these various sellers on amazon, I can highly recommend it !! I am not sure about the others from the range because I have never seen them before.
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This one?
Wow that can looks...menacing.
Agree, but perhaps the juice is anything but menacing ~ but then again.....
I just know that the Musk is fantabulous. I am hoping that more people will check these out and report back. It seems you have a whole new interesting range in America !
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I am pretty sure they sell these at Target (I've never seen these bottles but then again I am never in the Deodorant aisle, I buy all of my deodorant at the health food store)...next time I'm there I'll look.
My problem with most of the Axe sprays is that whatever combination of differing top notes they feature all of them have that strong ambery, powdery, synthetic base that my nose seems to ZERO in on. It's like a huge cloud that I cannot seem to get past. Some fragrances do the same thing (John Varvatos, comes to mind). It is this 'presence' that I smell on men everywhere (the guys in my valet at my office, some of the guys in the locker room at the gym, a customer who walks in my office...) and it's ANNOYING! It's not 'sexy' or 'fresh' or even 'clean'. It's 'COLOGNE GUY!!!'. Maybe I'm just really sensitive to these aroma chemicals or maybe I'm just a snob but I just don't normally enjoy them.
I also find that 90% of the designer stuff being offered now has exactly the same effect on me as how you describe. Spicebomb and YSL Homme are prime examples. They are so synthetic/chemical, especially after the drydown ~ I honestly can't distinguish them from the drugstore quality anymore.
I think there will, (hopefully) always be exceptions in both drugstore and designer, Axe Musk being the drugsore exception for me at the moment.
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From Handverk for the Arcade Gacha event comes this awesome mesh Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter's Tea Party. Each chair can be won through the gacha with the table as the rare item. There also place settings themed for each chair as well, and the chairs all come with poses. The extra cakes on the table are by Tres Blah and are also available at the Arcade Gacha.


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AOpen AK77-8XN Motherboard Review
Reviewed by: Admin
Reviewed on: January 25, 2002
Price: $122.99 USD
I've been hearing the name AOpen more and more recently, as they continue to battle for market share in several segments of the computer hardware world - video cards, barebones systems, optical drives, all sorts of peripherals, and of course, motherboards. I've heard/read in particular good things about their P4 PE chipset board, but that's not what we're looking at today. I thought I'd check out one of their boards that I couldn't find a review of anywhere else (not to say there isn't one out there somewhere). Today, I'll be having a look at their AK77-8XN motherboard, based on VIA's KT400 chipset.
A very nicely designed box indeed, but it was when I opened up the factory sealed bubble wrap and pulled out the board itself that I really got an eyeful. Yes, shiny black PCB, very VERY nice looking board. Along with it came a black ATA 133 cable, a black floppy cable, Norton Anti-Virus CD, motherboard drivers & utilities CD, a large fold out full colour "Easy Installation Guide", the I/O plate, and a couple of other pieces of literature. Notice anything missing? I sure did, there's no printed manual. It's only available on the CD, and it's well laid out and colourful but I missed not having it to refer to at times when the computer wasn't in Windows. For sure the installation guide will get you up and running, but it's nice to have access to some of the more advanced information all the time.
Installation was easy. The standard "better damn well install your RAM first cause the lock is gonna be bumping your video card" does exist here, but I figured that one out early and went in the correct order. The board does have the 4 mounting holes if you need them for a hardier cooling solution, I had no problems installing the Aerocool X-Factor (reviewed here), there was plenty of room past the capacitors and it was done in about 10 seconds. Theres active cooling on the Northbridge, always a good thing.
AOpen tells us that they use a higher grade of capacitors than what is industry standard. I have no idea whether this is strictly true or strictly propaganda but I do know this: my voltage rails were exceedingly stable, I never saw a 5v below 4.96, 3.3v below 3.40, or 12v below 12.21. I reckon this is also a product of a decent power supply (SuperFlower 300W - don't laugh, it's off the same production line as your Enermax!) but I'll let the electrical engineers among you argue it out, feel free to use our forums!
The I/O panel is pretty standard stuff - well, maybe starting to fall slightly behind the times now, but I have no firewire devices and so didn't miss not having the ports.
I read up as much as I could find on this board before acquiring it, but this came as a shock to say the least. AOpens website, under "key features" for this board, states, "CPU Jumper-less Design" and "1MHz Stepping CPU Overclocking". A good lawyer could probably make their case BUT...you have to set a jumper for the basic levels of 100, 133, 166 and 200 fsb. With the board laying on my kitchen table, moving the jumper from the shipping location of 100 fsb to my desired 133 was no problem. Doing it later whilst performing my evil experiments with the board in my case was very trying - the jumper is just over top of the IDE inputs/cables and just off the end of my video card in a VERY tight spot, I dropped that little sucker I don't know how many times. A blast from the past I would have thought, in this day and age, to have to set a jumper to adjust front side bus.
The AWARD bios is colourful, full featured, and easy to use. Right off the bat, I updated the bios to the latest R1.06 from the shipping R1.00 version. It recognized the default settings for the CPU (11X133 fsb) and, on auto, set the RAM for DDR333. CPU core voltage is available up to 1.85v, which isn't going to do it for the phase change/water chiller crowd, but on air I maxed out at 1.75v. Vdimm (memory) only goes up to 2.65v, which is quite low and I feel I could have got more clock cycles out of the board with 2.85v or so - again, the extreme/volt mod crowd go as high as 3.3-3.4v on RAM, AOpen needs to allow a little more latitude if they want to see more of the enthusiast crowd. AGP voltage goes to 1.8v, and wasn't moved from default 1.50v during testing.
When I implied a moment ago that AOpen may want to see more of the enthusiasts' business, here's an example of what I'm talking about. Repeatedly, in the manual, the installation guide, and on their website, they refer to overclocking - not that they support it, of course, but the implication is there. Speaking of support, it's on the weak side for sure. Their website is almost constantly flooded, in fact during weekday business hours, I could not access their downloads section or their forums, although I was able to send an email to tech support. Which I am still waiting for an answer on.
And here's where the biggest problem in my experience with this board is. Remeber I said the basic fsb levels of 100, 133, 166 & 200 had to be set by a jumper? I could NEVER get the system to post with the jumper in the 166 position. Here are some, but not all, of the things I tried: RAM on Auto, RAM on 333, tight, medium, relaxed, default and default turbo RAM timings, max RAM voltage (well, I used it at max all the time anyways, 2.65 isn't going to hurt anything), multiplier on default, multiplier at each .5 step from 7 to 12, (7 X 166 would have run it at 1162, I'm sitting here writing this at 13 X 136 = 1768), and probably about 4-5 hours of messing with other bios settings. When I posted in the AOpen forums (which I was able to access late Sunday night, EST), I got a reply the following day, although not from an AOpen tech. This is what it said:
- "I had the same issue with wanting to run an XP2400 at 12 X 166 instead of 15 X 133. I could go into the bios and lower the multiplier to 12X. Save and boot into Windows....then shut down but not power off. Change the jumper to 166 and it would boot as 12 X 166. Great until you power off, then you have to set the jumper back to 133."
Tell you what, ladies and gentlemen. I have 3 kids to feed and I'm not sticking my fingers in there with power on the board. Actually, I have a guess that the board might be OK at 166 with a 166 fsb native cpu (2700+, 2800+) but I don't have one handy to test with - so it's going to remain a mystery to me, at least for now.
So where does that leave me? Well, I did manage to get an OK but not spectacular 20.5% overclock, from 1467MHz to 1768 (no, I'm not going to tell you AMD's "+ rating", you'll figure it out if you want to know!) very stable, with fast 2-3-2-5-1T RAM timings, on air cooling and eventually settling in at 1.725v - by bumping the multiplier from 11 to 13 and slightly overclocking the fsb to 136. Oh yes, you can still manipulate the fsb in 1 MHz increments, with the jumper in the 133 position the range available in the bios is 130-160. The problem is, there's no PCI/AGP lock and the 1/5 divider isn't enabled until you get the #&@%#$@ 166 fsb and so, no bandwith for YOU, keto. According to AOpen's hardware monitor, I'm idling along at 35C, under load the most I've seen is 38C. On the subject of monitoring, I'll mention another beef - neither AOpen's utility nor MotherBoardMonitor5 show either a) Vdimm or b) chipset fan rotation - and yes, the connection is good and there is a monitoring wire on the chipset fan.
I'm surprised I got any memory increase at all, given I've only upped the system bus by 3 MHz. I will also note that I DID get better results running memory at DDR333, as opposed to in sync at DDR266, but the differences were slight. The better results are what you see above.
In line with what would be expected - significant cpu increase due to higher clock speed, insignificant memory increase, and slight degradation of hard drive scores, either due to statistical variation or possibly because of slightly out of spec system bus when overclocked.
The extra 300MHz equals 869 points increased yield, or 11.3%. Woot, first time I've had this video card over 8k.
4% in Elephant Atrium and < 1% in Citadel. Repeatable results. Not sure, video card limitations? Nahhh. I repeat, repeatable results. Didn't try OpenGL this time around, will next time.
16.7% increase, closest scaling to MHz increase, not a surprise given the age of the technology in the game - 1999 product is ANCIENT by computer hardware standards and though I have a somewhat aged video card, it's still a generation or 2 newer than Quake3. Heh, for a laugh, I went to www.idsoftware.com and checked out the system req's for it, there's not many of you reading this running a PII @ 300 MHz or K2 @ 350, 64 MB RAM and a 16 MB video card, are there. Oh, and DirectX 3.
Overall, it's a stable and well built board, with the added plus that the shiny "pearl black" PCB makes it gorgeous to look at. Other than in my overclocking attempts, I haven't had any issues with stability that couldn't be directly pointed to operator error. (I loaded their system restore utility without enabling it in bios, resulting in a Windows reload. RTFM, keto.) Within the bios, you can find a "credits" menu with the names of the individuals on the development team, I think this points to pride in their work, which in any endeavour will tend to show through.
And I DID get a reasonable overclock, given my components - and hey, that's why I wrote this and you're reading it, most likely. HOWEVER, I cannot get past the fact that I could not get the 166fsb and 1/5 divider to work. The voltage maximums for the vcore and especially the vdimm were much lower than what I would like to see - given the above mentioned quality, there's no reason this motherboard shouldn't have more headroom built in.
I would still give the AK77-8XN a high recommendation to anyone who isn't interested in exploring the extreme limitations of their hardware - providing they are fairly self sufficient with regards to support. It's priced anywhere from even with (MSI) to $75(Abit) CAD less than competing boards with onboard LAN and sound. For you overclockers on a tight budget, this will probably satisfy - provided you have an unlocked processor and can bump the multiplier. If you have a few more bucks to spend, or are going for the extremes, look elsewhere.
One final note, if I do hear back from AOpen on the 166 fsb jumper issue, I will update with their response.


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What do you use to clean the lake scum off the hull of your boat?
I use this stuff.
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A guy down in St Charles.
I don't mind spending money to have someone else do it when it comes chemicals that strong I'd rather it'd be someone else.
I can't recall the exact brand but I think some use tidy bowl to do it.
I would just be careful of my trailer.
Fwiw the guy in st Charles does a great job.
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This what we use to clean off house boats it works pretty good. If you have a fiberglass boat you can use cholrox outdoor bleach mixed 2 parts water 1 part bleach
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WD40 and I am not joking. Not only does it remove the gunk. It also helps next time you clean it. It leaves a film on your boat that you can't see. We keep our boat at Lake of the Ozarks and drive it to party cove quite often. WD40 works great. Try it one time. It's like the Duct tape of cleaning stuff.
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AeroVee 2.1 Engine Kit
The AeroVee 2.1 is a complete VW Conversion Engine Kit Package, by AeroConversions.
The AeroVee 2.1 package is a 2180 cc, 80 hp Aero-Engine that can be run on AvGas or Auto Fuel. The complete package weighs only 161 lbs! All of the supplied components are brand-new, zero-time parts.
The AeroVee comes as a complete kit that you can assemble yourself in approximately 12 hours, with the aid of an AeroVee Assembly and Installation Manual and an instructional DVD, along with free Phone/Email Technical Support. The AeroVee DVD is available for purchase separate from the engine kit for those who wish to preview the project.
The AeroVee engine kit includes the AeroConversions AeroInjector, providing maximized power and optimized fuel economy in a simple, reliable carburetor design.
AeroVee Engine Kit assembly is made easy with the AeroVee Assembly DVD!
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The AeroVee features dual ignition, using two spark plugs per cylinder and including four independent, solid-state ignition modules, all driven directly off the crankshaft/flywheel assembly. The AeroConversions secondary electronic ignition provides extremely reliable starting under the toughest conditions, while adding "dual-plus" ignition reliability by completing the AeroVee's quadruple-redundent ignition system.
The AeroVee 2.1 represents thousands of hours in engineering, machining and testing and the AeroConversions design team has over 35 years of experience in pioneering and innovating VW engine conversions. The modern AeroVee engine design has thousands of customer-flown fleet hours to its credit, with installations in a wide range of airframes.
AeroVee 2.1 Engine Kit: $7,495
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160 lbs less oil and exhaust
*AvGas Requirements: aviation gasoline 91/98 minimum grade conforming to ASTM D 910.
*Auto Fuel Requirements: automotive gasoline with a posted (R+M)/2 of 90 or greater conforming with ASTM D 4814.
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Evolution of the Modern AeroVee Engine Kit:
2002: AeroConversions re-introduced the AeroVee brand to the marketplace with unveiling of the AeroVee 2002, a truly modern VW aircraft conversion utilizing simple and elegant design, high-quality VW core parts, the most robust prop hub assembly installation in the VW conversion marketplace, the latest CNC machining technology and applying a broad history of VW engine conversion design and testing experience.
December, 2003: AeroConversions introduced the AeroVee secondary electronic ignition, giving the AeroVee dual ignition, improving power and starting, and increasing the total number of independent ignition modules on the AeroVee Engine from 2 to 4, making the "dual-plus" ignition system used today. Dual Ignition Upgrade: Most older, single-ignition AeroVee engines (those produced after 2002) may be upgraded to dual ignition. For details, please contact AeroConversions Technical Support: firstname.lastname@example.com
February, 2007: AeroConversions unveiled AeroVee 2.0, an upgraded AeroVee Engine featuring a Standard 20 Amp Alternator that has been potted for extra durability, a new High-Volume Machined Oil Breather Plate and an Enhanced Secondary Ignition system with proprietary AeroConversions Pick-Up Modules and improved Ignition Coils.
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March, 2008: Introduction of AeroVee 2.1. Due to the increasing volume of AeroVee engine sales, we have been able to incorporate new features that enhance the already robust AeroVee design. The new AeroVee 2.1 features a purpose-built custom crankshaft that has a larger diameter and longer prop hub interface. This new design also eliminates the distributor drive gear and the racer spacer, making for an easier assembly. AeroVee 2.1 continues to use standard bearings, eliminating the need for custom bearings and allowing for easy replacement at overhaul time. All external steel conversion components are also now zinc plated for improved aesthetics and additional corrosion resistance.
AeroVee 2.1 Frequently Asked Questions:Q: I currently have an AeroVee 2180/AeroVee 2.0. Should I consider upgrading to the new AeroVee 2.1 Crankshaft?
A: No. As stated above, the new 2.1 features were phased in to enhance the already reliable AeroVee Engine Conversion. A carefully assembled, installed, and maintained AeroVee Engine will continue to deliver reliable power for years and years of flying fun.
Q: I haven't assembled my engine yet, can I exchange the old parts for new?
A: Since these parts have been discontinued for new engines, Sonex is not offering an exchange program on the 2.0 parts.
Q: I would like to upgrade from the previous 2.0 to the new 2.1 version, what would this cost me?
A: The following parts are needed to upgrade to AeroVee 2.1: ACV-P01-98 Custom Crank Shaft, ACV-H01-16 Prop Hub 2.1, ACV-H01-17 Prop Hub Washer, ACV-P01-99 Forward Woodruff Key, ACV-P01-100 Aft Woodruff Key, ACV-P01-101 Oil Slinger, ACV-Z01-74 Prop Hub Bolt, ACV-P01-62 Crank Timing Gear, and ACV-P01-64 Crank Gear Lock Ring. Current pricing for these parts can be found in the AeroVee Service Parts section of the Sonex Web Store.
December, 2008: Pre-Assembled Prop Hub/Crankshaft Assembly
AeroConversions is pleased to announce that all customers now have the option of purchasing a Pre-Assembled Prop Hub/Crankshaft Assembly for the AeroVee 2.1
Engine Kit Package. The cost of this assembled crankshaft option is $295.
Customers who already have their AeroVee 2.1 Engines are also welcome to return their crankshaft assembly parts and have them assembled by AeroConversions. The cost of this option is also $295 (plus shipping both ways). Please contact AeroConversions Technical Support for an RMA# and a list of items to be returned if you are interested in this option.
While the overwhelming majority of AeroVee customers have had success in accomplishing this crankshaft assembly, there have been a few that have
struggled with them. Our goal is to make the AeroVee Engine assembly as simple as possible and to take care of the market segment that has been
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