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1940 Ford Pickup - Kustoms' KoncoctionWritten by on January 1, 2005 Contributors: The CCT Staff Chip Wolny's Rolling Business Card - A '40 Ford Pickup
Leonardo's bravado reminds us of young Chip Wolny, one of the co-owners of Southwest Florida Rod & Kustom in Naples, Florida. Chip isn't piloting a sinking ship of a business. Rather, he's a 22-year-old whose burgeoning street rod shop is going to the moon. The world is Chip's oyster. He and his talented crew have the creativity and ability to build any sort of street rod or hot rod that a client wishes.
One day while finishing a radical '40 Ford pickup, a technician at SFR&K had a brainstorm. Why not fabricate a fiberglass '40 with fit and finish superior to starting with a 64-year-old rusted carcass? Fast forward one year, SFR&K had the prototype winning an award at the NSRA Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky, and '40 Ford pickup bodies rolling off the assembly line, the likes of which would impress Henry Ford.
Pro builders prefer building from the ground up. For the '40 Ford fiberglass prototype pickup, they started with Hot Rod Parts framerails and HRP's Mustang II IFS. SFR&K added Heidt's Hot Rod Shop 2-inch drop spindles and Wilwood Engineering ventilated disc brakes. A Flaming River rack-and-pinion steering system and Air Ride Technologies Shockwave airbags rounded out the front suspension. Adjustable coilover shocks, a Pro Street 4.56:1-geared Ford 9-inch differential, Wilwood ventilated discs, and a ladder bar rear clip, all from Art Morrison Enterprises, completed the solid-state chassis. Fitment of a RCI stainless steel 22-gallon fuel cell behind the differential formally finalized the Ford's fine foundation.
For powering the Ford, SFR&K built a balanced 351ci Windsor engine. Horsepower and torque were borne from the right mix of speed shop goodies. Edelbrock Victor Jr. aluminum heads, Keith Black pistons, a Chet Herbert camshaft, a Holley 850-cfm double pumper, and a Pete Jackson geardrive - simply seeing the names, you can almost hear those 600 horses gallop. Art Carr built the 2,800-stall converter-enhanced Ford AOD trans.
Aside from a 2-inch chop to the top, the SFR&K '40 Ford Fiberglass body has a factory fresh fit and finish. For the bedsides, Pro's Pick was selected. SFR&K fabricated a steel bed floor and went back to Pro's Pick for a steel tonneau. Expert painter Mike LeSace, also of SFR&K, applied a fresh and fruity custom mix, which includes PPG Papaya and Lemon Yellow, as well as other hues, topped by several coats of clear. The finished effect evokes the Florida tropics, perfect for creating a rolling business card from the Citrus State.
The mega vitamin C citrus theme carried over to the cockpit, with melon- and gray-dyed leather trimming much of the cockpit. Joe Ruelle, SFR&K's maestro upholsterer, sewed up the foam-filled Glide Engineering seat frame. Auto Meter gauges were chosen for fulfilling a performance-minded dashboard. With the same notion in mind, there's no radio to be found in the cab. According to Southwest Florida Rod & Kustom, listening to the high-revving small-block V-8 is the sort of music a hot rod is supposed to make. We have no argument with that line of reasoning. Hey, Chip. Let us drive your kustom '40. Everyone should feel like they're the king of the world, if only for a day.
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Not only did Southwest Florida Rod & Custom build the Ford 351ci small-block V-8, they fabricated the tubular exhaust headers. The Johnson's Hot Rods air cleaner was painted to match the truck's exterior.With a Lokar Nostalgic shifter, the Ford AOD transmission shifts as smooth as not-from-concentrate Florida orange juice waterfalls down your throat. Custom-cut gray wool carpet covers the cab floor, while a melon leather-trimmed handmade floor console keeps the citrus theme going strong.SFR&K's expert trimmer, Joe Ruelle, appointed the Glide Engineering seat in gray- and melon-dyed leather.A gray leather-wrapped billet steering wheel, the Colorado Custom Classic model, fits perfectly in the fabulous '40 Ford pickup interior.If you look closely, you can see the website address for SFR&K in the rear window. No rolling business card should be without one.Within the custom overhead console are Jeff Phipps' door handles, a dome light, two additional gauges, and the rearview mirror.At the front of the bed is the Air Ride Technologies compressor and air tank. The RCI fuel cell is also evident.
Yet another custom touch, the fabricated exhaust system tailpipes exit in front of each rear wheel. Speaking of which, the rear rolling stock are ET Classics wrapped by Mickey Thompson Pro Street meats.


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Intubation and mechanical ventilation is the use of a tube and a machine to help get air into and out of your lungs. This is often done in emergencies, but it can also be done when you are having surgery.
Your lungs help exchange gases in your body. Oxygen is moved from the air in your lungs into your blood, and carbon dioxide in your blood moves into the air in your lungs. This movement of gases is needed to live. If you cannot move air into and out of your lungs, then this gas exchange cannot happen. Intubation and mechanical ventilation is done to help you breathe when you cannot move enough air in and out on your own.
Complications are rare, but no procedure is completely free of risk. If you are planning to have intubation and mechanical ventilation, your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:
Some factors that may increase the risk of complications include:
Be sure to discuss these risks with your doctor before the procedure.
If your intubation and mechanical ventilation is being performed along with surgery and is planned:
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First, you will wear an oxygen mask for 2-3 minutes. This will ensure that you have enough oxygen in your system during the procedure.
Your head will be tilted back slightly. A tool called a laryngoscope will be used. The scope has a handle, a light, and a smooth dull blade. This tool lifts the tongue off the back of the throat so your vocal cords can be seen. One end of the breathing tube will be inserted through the vocal cords and into your lower windpipe.
When the tube is in position, the scope will be removed and the tube will be left in place. Next, the tube will be attached to a ventilator machine. The tube will then be taped to the corner of your mouth. This machine will move air in and out of your lungs. It can adjust how quickly and how deeply you breathe. In some cases, the tube will be inserted through the nose instead of the mouth.
Right after the procedure, your doctor will:
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The anesthesia will prevent pain during the procedure. The tube will cause discomfort and may make you cough.
This procedure is done in a hospital setting. The usual length of stay depends on why you are having the procedure.
While you are intubated, you will receive extra help from nurses and other hospital staff.
You will not be able to eat, drink, or talk until the tube is removed. Before the tube can be removed, you will need to:
After you are no longer intubated and have left the hospital, contact your doctor if any of the following occurs:
In case of an emergency, call for medical help right away.
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Feds Step Up Warnings to Banks for Poor Risk-Spotting
U.S. regulators are sending some of the biggest global banks verbal warnings as they crack down on the firms' poor grasp of their own weaknesses.
U.S. regulators are sending some of the biggest global banks verbal warnings as they crack down on the firms' poor grasp of their own weaknesses.
Eurozone debt problems are causing jitters again on Wall Street. The focus Thursday was on Portugal, and whether its largest bank will default on its debt.
There are probably billions of dollars in seemingly obsolete foreign currency in the U.S. just waiting to be found and converted into cold hard cash.
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A pair of great public relations campaigns had everyone talking and shopping Monday, but neither one sparked much market action.
The cost of cleaning up the banking industry dominated third-quarter results from Deutsche Bank and UBS, with both banks taking unexpected hits for potential legal costs.
Here's a quick rundown from the world of business and economics this morning: the things you need to know, and some you'll just want to know.
Deutsche Bank, one of the world's largest dealers of gold, has begun storing bullion in the Singapore FreePort, a flashy facility that's part bunker, part gallery.
Despite ultra-low mortgage and savings interest rates, the average credit card rate is still high, and has barely budged over the past year. That's not so lucky for you as a spender -- but it could guide you to a windfall as an investor.
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It's hard to imagine two companies more different than Apple and BlackBerry maker Research In Motion: Apple's on top of the world, and RIM has fallen off a cliff. But the RIM of today bears a striking resemblance to the Apple of 1997.
The nation's biggest bailed-out banks have unintentionally entered a new line of work: slumlording. In some cases, major banks have created whole neighborhoods of abandoned and deteriorating foreclosure properties -- and a blight on local municipalities.
The bank now say positive trends developing in consumer spending, employment and the stock market will likely boost U.S. economic growth higher than the 3% most analysts had previously predicted. Deutsche's chief equity strategist is predicting a 23% rise in the stock market for 2011.
And the winning mobile OS in Asia is ... Google's Android. This from Deutsche Bank's insightful technology analyst Jonathan Goldberg, who says that Android has already pulled away from the pack in China. And not just in smartphones and tablets: Android is finding its way into all sorts of platforms.
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Everybody's favorite firm to hate -- Goldman Sachs -- really is the smartest money on Wall Street. The investment bank's analysts have landed at No. 1 on Bloomberg Markets' ranking of the "World's Best Financial Stock Pickers."
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Veteran catcher Jason Kendall announced his retirement today at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale, Ark., home of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. Kendall, 38, played in two games for Kansas City's Double-A affiliate after signing a minor league contract last Thursday. He missed the final month of 2010 and all of 2011 with shoulder surgery.
Kendall was a three-time National League All-Star (1996, 1998, 2000) and a career .288 hitter in 2,085 games for Pittsburgh (1996-2004), Oakland (2005-07), Chicago Cubs (2007), Milwaukee (2008-09) and Kansas City (2010). Kendall ranks fifth all-time in baseball history with 2,025 games caught.
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How To Align Body Panels - All Lined Up - TechWritten by on September 28, 2010 Contributors: MCR Staff Properly Aligning Your Body Panels
Anyone who has been around bodywork and painting for any length of time knows all too well that paint not only won't hide bodywork imperfections, it will mercilessly reveal and enhance them-thus, the saying that paint is only as good as the bodywork underneath it. It could be said that a great paintjob is as much defined by what isn't seen as by what is seen.
But perfectly smooth, flawless paint by itself isn't enough to win awards. Have you ever seen a car with great looking paint, but with body panels that just didn't seem to fit right? The gap around the hood might be inconsistent. A door doesn't close completely flush with the quarter. Maybe the trunk lid is even with the quarter on one side but not the other. Perhaps the most noticeable flaws are bodylines that run the length of the car that change from one panel to the next. Unfortunately, our eyes are all too often drawn to imperfections and inconsistencies, and soon we can't see the forest for the trees. In other words, we don't tend to notice how well body panels fit together unless there's something inconsistent or out of place.
Of course it's no surprise that 30-40 years of use-and all too often abuse-have just torqued these cars out of shape. Not to mention what can happen with careless collision repairs or hacked-up backyard rust repair. Never mind the fact that, dare I say it, a lot of them came out of the factory that way.
Perhaps where owners get tripped up with this issue is that most don't realize just how much a car body can flex during use. Some Hemi-powered race cars would twist so much that they would break the windshield and, after a while, the door would become hard to open. OK, that's an extreme example, but it would be smart not to assume that your car is perfectly square, and even smarter not to wait until the car is painted to align everything.
Just like great paint can only follow great bodywork, perfect panel alignment can only follow expert metal work, which means assembling and checking the sheetmetal on the car before it's too late to do anything about ill-fitting parts. The guys at Muscle Car Restorations in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, take the time to mock up each panel on a given car after the major metal work is finished but before the body is ready for paint. That way, the panel fit and alignment can be fine tuned. Once everything fits correctly, the car can come apart for the rest of the restoration and finish work, knowing that it will go back together fitting perfectly.
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Install everything just like you will when the car is finished. Don't skip installing the trunk springs, as they can influence how the trunk lid fits.Start by adjusting the hinge bolts. They provide fore and aft adjustment and some up and down movement.Notice how the gap spreads just as it reaches the end of the quarter. This is not uncommon but can be easily fixed at this point with normal body/metal work techniques. Imagine if you found this after the car was painted!The new trunk seal will not be the same thickness and density of the old one, so a high decklid is common. There is some up and down adjustment in the hinges...but often gently massaging the lip where the seal mounts is necessary to bring the lid down into place.
Notice how the gap gets narrower toward the back of the car? In this case, the quarters needed to be moved out a little.If your trunk lid has a dip to it, pressing down on it with some rags placed on top of the quarter can alter the contour of the trunk lid some.While there is some adjustment to be had with the trunk latch, limit it to closing height only. Don't try to adjust side to side with the latch.When it comes to hanging the doors, be sure to install all of the hinge bolts. The hinges allow ample adjustments in any way you need. MCR recommends setting the overall height, front and rear first, then side to side twist or rotation, and, finally, the in and out position.It's also important to fit the door to the quarter and the rocker panel first and then to the A-pillar. You'll likely not get it just right the first time, so plan to run through these adjustments as many times as needed to dial everything in.
Of course this isn't a standard adjustment, but most doors will take a little twist if necessary. Later cars with the safety beams are not as susceptible to this move.Like the decklid latch, the door striker should only be used to set the closing depth of the door. Do not attempt to use this to adjust the door height. Of course, all the while you're working with each door, you need to pay attention to the door-to-quarter and door-to-rocker gaps. Just realize that you may not be able to get them perfect without additional bodywork. That's why we're mocking up the car in the first place.This spot where the front of the door, the cowl, and the rear of the fender come together is one of the more critical and difficult areas to get right.Not only must panel gaps be even, the panels themselves must be straight. The top of this fender has quite a dip in it that will have to be hammered up to match the door and the edge of the cowl panel. Again, imagine finding this after the paintwork is finished.A straight edge across the bottom of the fender shows that it needs to come out some to match the rocker panel.
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Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Daman Starring erupted for a game-high 23
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Glendale, AZ (Sports Network) - De'Anthony Thomas opened the Fiesta Bowl with a scintillating kickoff return and Marcus Mariota combined for three touchdowns, as Oregon controlled Kansas State, 35-17, to reach 12 wins for the third straight season.
Thursday's matchup at University of Phoenix Stadium was destined to take place in Miami, Fla. for the national championship after both programs rose to the top of the BCS standings in mid-November. But losses in their penultimate regular season games on the same day knocked them from their perch and out of the title picture.
Despite that late setback, Oregon reached its fourth consecutive BCS bowl game under the guidance of head coach Chip Kelly, whose name has been heavily rumored to be on the short lists of several open NFL positions.
Kelly watched his fifth-ranked Ducks (12-1) limit Heisman Trophy finalist Collin Klein and the seventh-ranked Wildcats to 23 points below their season average.
In addition to his 94-yard return 12 seconds in, Thomas caught a touchdown pass from Mariota, who threw for 166 yards and two TDs and ran for 62 yards and another score. Kenjon Barner caught a touchdown pass and gained 167 yards from scrimmage in the convincing victory.
Kansas State (11-2) dropped its fifth straight bowl game and was denied its first 12-win season. Klein was held to 151 passing yards with a touchdown and two interceptions on 17-of-32 attempts and gained just 30 yards on 13 carries.
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This is a great set of cycling bib tights. I really appreciate the zip function so that we can use the ladies' room with ease without having to remove every top layer. That is truly brilliant and greatly appreciated.
They ran a little big. I am 5'2 and 130 ish pounds, muscular frame and found that the legs were a little long on me but I certainly didn't feel constricted wearing them.
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These run big...
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I used the size chart and ordered an XXL (I'm 5'10", 165 lbs, Chest 36, Waist 32, Hips 43). These things are HUGE on me. I ordered an XL in the same brand, different style and it's still too big. I'm going to try a large now.
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The reason I bough these was the zippers that make bathrooms stops 3 million times faster. They really are great in that aspect. They also kept me really warm and happy with wool baselayer on chilly fall days.
I like the contest ladies chamois but want...
I like the contest ladies chamois but want a short bib. All the shorts seem to have a different chamois or are underwear. Does Gore make a women's short bib with the contest ladies chamois?
They have only 3 bib/short offerings:
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ALP-X 2.0 + (wt. alp-x liner).
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Pixel Lady + shorts (new)
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The Contest Lady chamois is listed, by Gore, for short to medium rides, only.
The Xenon is their top-of-the line. I have them, they're great!
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I normally wear a large in Pearl Izumi & LG & Sugoi shorts.....
would a large fit?
Gore's size chart sites a 'L' to be:
I've found Gore to run small, but I wouldn't say any smaller than L.G.
If your even a bit close to the top end of these measurements, size-up.
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These are fantastic. I might buy a 2d pair!
I have curves, and don't fit into men's straight-hip tights. I've scoured the internet for women's bib tights that don't cost a fortune. These are fantastic! They are incredibly comfortable, fit great, the chammy is good enough for government work-- it's not the best one ever, but it's not low quality-- and the back zippers really sold me. No need to undress to pee! At first I was skeptical about the zippers, but I did a 180 once I used them because they are so great. You can feel them on your back against bare skin, so I'd recommend an undershirt to prevent them from being scratchy. With an undershirt, you'll probably feel them some, but they aren't bothersome to me. I ride in these down to 30 degrees on a mountain bike, and am toasty.


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NEW MARTINSVILLE - The third time was the charm for Magnolia on Tuesday night as the Blue Eagles thumped River, 72-45, before a packed house in the semifinals of Wheeling Hospital OVAC Boys' Basketball Championships.
Boosted by a 19-0 fourth-quarter run, Coach Dave Tallman's squad earned a berth in Saturday's Class 3A championship game (12:30 p.m.) against Buckeye Trail. The Warriors knocked off Monroe Central, 80-59, in the other semifinal in Old Washington. It will be the first time the schools will meet on the boys' basketball court, according to Tallman.
River (13-5) handed Magnolia (13-4) its first loss of the season, 79-68, on Jan. 5 behind 40 points from Brett Price. Then, 10 days later, the Pilots turned the trick again, 54-52, on their home court.
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River's Matt Marconi (1) looks to set up a play while being guarded by Magnolia's Preston Boswell (3) during their game Tuesday night in New Martinsville.
So, what changed Tuesday night?
''The main difference was the man-to-man (defense),'' Tallman said. ''We knew we couldn't sit in the zone because (River) shoots the ball too well.
''Kyle Elliott did a great job on Price. We just can't say enough about him.''
Price finished with 12 points on 5 of 18 shooting from the field.
Two of Price's points capped a 7-0 run that gave River a 15-12 lead after one quarter. From that point, the two teams were tied twice before Magnolia went up 27-22 with Mark Winters on the bench in foul trouble. The Wheeling Jesuit recruit finished with 19 points.
''The other guys just stepped up and that was key,'' Tallman said.
Winters' 3-pointer at the start of the second quarter sparked a 9-3 spurt which put the Blue Eagles up 36-29.
Magnolia shot 60 percent from the field in the third quarter. But in the fourth, it got better.
Matt Marconi's layup pulled the Pilots to with five at 45-40 at the start of period. But from there, Magnolia went on the game-clinching run and led 64-40 with a little more than two minutes remaining.
''A lot of that came off steals,'' Tallman said. ''We'd have situations where Kyle would dive for a loose ball and tip it to someone. That's what we want to do, get the ball in transition.
''I think after (River) fell behind a little bit they had to play our game and it was beneficial to us.''
A Winters' hook started the run. Zach Willhoite, who finished with a game-high 22 points, converted a 3-point play. Then, freshman Preston Boswell drained a pair of 3s from both sides of the court. He finished with 18 points.
All told, the Blue Eagles shot 83 percent from the field during the quarter, compared to River's 3 of 17 (17 percent) showing.
''We just couldn't put a shot in,'' River coach Mark Romick said. ''When the heat turns up like that you have to be patient and we didn't do that and (the score) was the result.
''We got to the fourth quarter and we became impatient. The past two games (against Magnolia) we maintained that patience the whole game.
''We shot a lot better that last two times (against Magnolia). Then, we hit those shots. (Tuesday), we couldn't hit them.''
Cody Caldwell joined Price with 12 points. Marconi finished with 10.
''These guys are unselfish and are on a mission,'' Tallman said of his team, which has won five straight.
''We were disappointed we didn't repeat (as OVAC champion) last year and we're glad to be back with an opportunity to win it again.''


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Nice bucks! I'm hoping find a couple like that this fall!
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|Release Date: December 13, 1996
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Nassau police to increase DWI patrols for New Year's
To combat drunk driving as New Year's approaches, Nassau County police will be out in force this weekend, stepping up its enforcement of DWI (driving while intoxicated) laws with the "STOP-DWI" program.
County Executive Ed Mangano spotlighted the initiative funded by DWI fines collected in Nassau at a morning press conference on Dec. 27, which included Police Commissioner Thomas Dale and representatives from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Restaurants Against Drink Driving and All Island Transportation.
The number of police officers out on patrol wthis weekend will be increased. The county's Highway Patrol Bureau will coordinate the additional patrols.There were 55 DWI arrests in Nassau over last year's New Year's holiday.
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Rockers Blondie are set to celebrate their 40th anniversary by releasing a two-disc set featuring new music.
"Blondie 4(0) Ever" will hit stores in May and will include collaborations with members of Gossip, Miss Guy, Systema Solar and Los Rakas.
The first disc, "Ghosts of Download," will be the band's 10th studio album and the second record, "Deluxe Redux: Greatest Hits," will feature new studio recordings of hit Blondie songs including "Heart of Glass," "Rapture" and "One Way or Another."


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Dead mice on the doorstep. Cat pee on the drapes. You love your kitty but sometimes don't love his behavior. There's a good reason he's not playing by the house rules, though. "Cats are closest to wild animals than any other pet," says Elizabeth Colleran, DVM, who practices at Chico Hospital for Cats in California and Cat Hospital of Portland in Oregon. Here are the most common cringe-worthy cat behaviors and what you can do to live happily ever after with your uncouth creature.
Wild cats are part of one big social group—they eat, play, sleep and hang out together. If your cat shares a bed with you, he assumes he's welcome at all times. Plus, "your activities are interesting to him," says Dr. Colleran.
Solution: Remove your cat to a 'safe room' where he'll feel comfortable. Provide a high perch, favorite toys, a special snack, water and a window to look out onto something interesting, such as a bird feeder, suggests Dr. Colleran.
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The Honorable Michael R. Turner
Chairman, U.S. Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly
May 6, 2012
I would like to thank Chairman Cardin and Co-Chairman Smith and the U.S. Helsinki Commission for holding this important hearing concerning our democratic partners in Albania.
The United States and Albania have long standing relations dating back almost a hundred years starting when Woodrow Wilson defended Albania's independence following World War I. Following the dissolution of the former Soviet Union, President George H.W. Bush quickly re-established relations with Albania. George W. Bush later became the first sitting President to visit Albania in 2007.
Albania led the region in bringing its people out of the closed communist society to an open democratic government with great economic opportunity.
I served as the Mayor of Dayton during the Dayton Peace Accords and have a deep understanding of the role the United States played in finding a peaceful resolution of disputes in the former Yugoslavia states. Albania and Croatia were able to emerge from the turmoil and gain entrance into NATO in 2009.
Albania has contributed significantly to the war against terrorism by contributing military forces to the ISAF effort in Afghanistan and the U.S. led efforts in Iraq. They have supported U.S. counterterrorism efforts by freezing terrorist assets, shutting down non-governmental organizations with possible links to terrorist financing, and expelling extremists. Their efforts are commendable and demonstrate the depth of their commitment to establishing a stable democratic society.
Along with the United States, Albania is a member nation of the United Nations, NATO, Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization. Just last year, then Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton visited Albania and recognized that the nation was on the path toward entrance to the European Union where "you rightly belong."
I must say that Albania's progression from its Soviet roots is truly amazing and deserves recognition. Furthermore, I would add that this advancement is not only important for Albania, but for the entire Balkan region.
I was very disappointed by the lack of discussion of NATO enlargement at the Chicago Summit. Montenegro and Macedonia have made incredible advances and should be encouraged to continue to take proactive steps. NATO Membership improves regional security as well as diplomatic relations and is seen as a step closer towards membership in the European Union.
However, this Administration has failed to promote NATO enlargement and done little to reassure our Trans-Atlantic partners. I fear their neglect comes at a pivotal time for many aspiring nations, particularly in the Balkans, that have taken significant proactive steps to join their democratic partners.
We should promote NATO enlargement and reward our partners in Macedonia and Montenegro. By doing so we will encourage the other aspirants in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and Serbia to follow suit.
I thank our witnesses for their participation in today's hearing and look forward to learning what the Administration is doing to further promote progress in Albania and leverage the good example there for the entire region.


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I am in WEEK THREE of my Couch to 5K and faced a couple of challenges this week. I was supposed to run on Tuesday. Rain was an obstacle.
In terms of my personal "eat healthy goals" -- I had a couple of other challenges. But I didn't let my challenges get in my way.
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Sunday, June 6, 2010
* End Of The Year Teacher Gift: Fairy Garden In A Pot
29 comments:
- twolittleseeds said...
Wow!! These are gorgeous!!
- June 6, 2010 at 4:48 AM
- Christie - Childhood 101 said...
What a thoughtful gift, I would have loved something like this when I was teaching.
- June 6, 2010 at 5:30 AM
- Teacher Tom said...
I'd really like getting one of these!
- June 6, 2010 at 8:46 AM
- Mrs Addams said...
These are wonderful! Sure to be enjoyed by the teachers and your family!
I really love all your fairy-art you do with your daughters!
I would love to try this out with my daughter! If I do I will be sure to take pictures and send you a link! :)
- June 6, 2010 at 11:25 AM
- Holly Renee said...
Simply adorable! Whenever I come here I am always impressed. You're crafts with your kids are inspiring to me. When I have children I want to be a mommy that does stuff like you.
- June 6, 2010 at 11:35 AM
- Mrs. Hahn said...
As a mom, I love this! As a teacher, I adore it! Thanks for the clever ideas. You have so many of them.
- June 6, 2010 at 11:49 AM
- Melodie said...
How utterly gorgeous! And a perfect idea to borrow for my daughter's teacher. Especially since we are moving and won't see her again. Thank you Mary Lea!
- June 6, 2010 at 5:46 PM
- CHILDHOOD MAGIC said...
What a fantastic, wonderful, thoughtful, enchanting gift!
- June 6, 2010 at 7:04 PM
- lady said...
My father made some container gardens with cement "bowls" he made himself. I wanted to make little houses for them, but what I made ended up too large, so I put them in my garden.
I would love this present if one of my students made it for me. I would leave it in my classroom and make up little fairies to live there and do funny things in my room.
- June 6, 2010 at 7:09 PM
- April said...
Oh my gosh!! Those are so great!!! My kids would love to make something like that for our yard! :-)
- June 6, 2010 at 8:43 PM
- Cheryl said...
This is so charming & would be really fun to make with the kids as a summer project. Thanks!!
- June 6, 2010 at 11:58 PM
- Julie Bagamary said...
Wow -these are great and not too big either!
- June 7, 2010 at 8:37 AM
- Yarni Gras! said...
what a wonderful idea.
- June 7, 2010 at 9:16 AM
- FairiesNest said...
Such a sweet idea! I bet their teachers loved them.
- June 7, 2010 at 9:31 AM
- Lisa said...
what lucky teachers!!!
have a great week
- June 7, 2010 at 11:13 AM
- Lesley said...
What a great idea! I love gifts that can be displayed for a time to remind the receiver of the giver. Thanks for the painting shoes idea. We get lots of hand me downs with stains and I need a way to make them more colorful and appealing. I was just wondering what to do with all the radishes in our garden. What a yummy solution to my delema.
easy toys moms can make!
- June 7, 2010 at 4:15 PM
- Val in the Rose Garden said...
OMgoodness! So cute. I just love your projects. They always turn out so colorfully fun. :)
Happy Monday!
- June 7, 2010 at 7:33 PM
- Vikki said...
I was a pre-school teacher for over 20 years and I never got anything this cute! BTW yours are much cuter than your inspiration.
I wanna make a few for my patio, but I have 3 huge dogs and no where to put them inside or out that either dogs or cats wouldn't get too.
- June 8, 2010 at 10:29 AM
- "S" and family said...
I LOVE this idea! My family is really into gardening for the fairies, so we will certainly try this.
Thanks for sharing!
- June 8, 2010 at 11:23 AM
- Bethany said...
These are just terrific. We love your blog.
We were inspired to make a frog house. We have a stone path, a pond and fishing pole, a bench, and a swing.
Come by to check out our pictures.
Keep up the terrific ideas!
- October 11, 2010 at 8:56 PM
- Dannyelle said...
I love your fairy gardens. I have seen them before in a flower border garden, but they always seem to get lost. I love the idea of doing them in a pot. I made a bunch with my kids for our deck, you can see them here
Thanks so much for some inspiration!
Dannyelle @ www.lifeisaparty.ca
- May 24, 2011 at 8:31 PM
- melissa@once upon a {craft} time said...
WoW! these fairy gardens are SO amazing!!! & the tutorial is so helpful! we recently went to fairy garden festival and i have been wanting to make our own with my daughters but just wasn't sure where to begin...thank you so much for sharing. Those were some lucky teachers! :)
LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog-newest follower.
- June 22, 2011 at 10:24 AM
- Barbi D said...
I found this post on pinterest and my girls went crazy for it! What a great idea for teacher's gifts. If you would like here is the link to our version: http://web.me.com/barbidefazio/2becreative_Site/My_Blog/Entries/2011/6/30_IMG_0231.html
- June 30, 2011 at 8:59 PM
- Joleen said...
Thanks for this wonderful idea for teachers. Can't wait to make one with my first grader!
- May 29, 2012 at 1:36 PM
- Woodland Fairy Village said...
My friend is a teacher and would love to have one of these. I can't wait to show my appreciation to her by creating one of these fairy gardens. I have to make one for myself also! Thanks for sharing! '
~ Mare
- June 26, 2012 at 11:32 AM
- Kim's Custom Cards and Gifts said...
Just wondering if you got the moss at Michael's too? Or if you had to go to another craft store? I am not sure I have ever seen dried moss at Michael's and I am not sure where to get it?
- March 27, 2013 at 4:50 PM
- pink and green mama MaryLea said...
Hi Kim,
I've found little bags of moss at Michaels in the dried flowers area by the fake feather birds and those weird decorative balls with seeds and stuff glued all over them. I also buy my moss at JoAnnes in the silk flower area - they come in clear bags about the size of a gallon ziplock.
Pink and Green Mama
- March 28, 2013 at 4:28 PM
- Kim's Custom Cards and Gifts said...
Thanks so much! I did find variety moss bags at the dollar store, they are about a quart size bag for a dollar (obviously). Is that a good price? They also had larger bags of reindeer and spanish moss. I will have to get over to Michael's sometime for the bird houses, so I will try to look for the moss then as well. Also found bags of pebbles/rocks, the bowls, and decorative fake butterflies/birds at the dollar store. Hoping $1 is a good price for all those items. I'll save the receipt and compare prices once I get to Michael's I guess. My daughter and I are SO excited to make these for her preschool teachers! :)
- April 1, 2013 at 11:23 AM
- Cynmoose said...
So glad I found this. My daughter is having a fairy themed birthday party and the girls she invited over will be making these to take home. Thank you for sharing this wonderful idea!
- April 2, 2014 at 4:16 PM
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Wimbledon, England (Sports Network) - For the second time in two years Rafael Nadal suffered a shocking early exit at Wimbledon, where reigning champion and seven-time overall winner Roger Federer was an easy opening-round winner Monday at The Championships.
Last year, Nadal lost to unheralded Czech Lukas Rosol in five sets in the second round in arguably the biggest upset in Wimbledon history, and on Monday, he suffered his first-ever opening-round loss at a Grand Slam event when 103rd-ranked Belgian Steve Darcis knocked out the former world No. 1 superstar in straight sets, 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (10-8), 6-4, on Court 1 at the All England Club.
Nadal was controversially given a fifth seed for this fortnight, but that over-hyped point is now moot, as the Spanish great will not meet his long-time rival Federer in what was billed as a potential blockbuster quarterfinal next week.
The 27-year-old Nadal, who appeared to be nursing a left leg injury on Monday, had been 34-0 when playing the first round of a major. He's a five-time Wimbledon finalist, including titles here in 2008 and 2010, and owns 12 Grand Slam titles overall, including his most recent one at the French Open earlier this month.
Nadal had reached finals in all nine of his previous tournaments this year, including an eighth French Open title among his seven 2013 championships. The Spanish great returned to action back in February after being sidelined with a knee injury for seven months, or right after he succumbed to Rosol here a year ago.
The last time a reigning French Open champ lost in the first round at Wimbledon was Gustavo Kuerten back in 1997.
Darcis is a 29-year-old who owns two titles on the ATP World Tour, with his last one coming in Memphis five years ago.
He played brilliant tennis on Monday, however, while Nadal struggled throughout, including an ineffective two-handed backhand. The stunner came to a close when Darcis swatted a resounding match-ending ace.
Darcis had been 2-6 on tour this year prior to Monday. But he's now 2-11 lifetime against top-10 performers.
When Nadal fails to reach the final at Wimbledon, he loses here early, advancing no further than the third round in four other trips.
Meanwhile, the third-seeded former world No. 1 Federer leveled Romanian veteran Victor Hanescu 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 in a mere 69 minutes. The Swiss great improved to 67-7 lifetime at Wimbledon by striking seven aces, breaking Hanescu six times and holding his quality serve throughout the brief affair.
"It's a special moment," Federer said of striding out onto Centre Court. "It doesn't really change. You feel very unique because you are the one opening the court."
The 17-time Grand Slam king Federer beat British favorite Andy Murray in last year's Wimbledon final to tie Pete Sampras for the most men's titles here in the Open Era.
"He seems the most natural on this surface of the other guys," Federer said of Murray. "To me Andy sort of stands out a little bit over the others."
Federer's second-round opponent on Wednesday will be Ukrainian Sergiy Stakhovsky.
Meanwhile, sixth-seeded former Aussie Open finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga topped Belgian David Goffin 7-6 (7-4), 6-4, 6-3 and 10th-seeded Croat Marin Cilic dismissed former Aussie Open runner-up and former Wimbledon semifinalist Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. The French Tsonga reached the semifinals in his last two trips to the AEC. Cilic was a grass-court runner-up at the Wimbledon tune-up at Queen's Club two weeks ago.
Viktor Troicki took out 14th-seeded fellow Serb Janko Tipsarevic 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7-5), while towering 18th-seeded American John Isner got past Russian Evgeny Donskoy 6-1, 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-3), and 20th-seeded Russian Mikhail Youzhny dismissed Dutchman Robin Haase 6-4, 7-5, 7-5.
In other Day-1 action involving seeds, No. 22 Argentine Juan Monaco whipped German Bastian Knittel 6-4, 6-2, 6-3; No. 24 Jerzy Janowicz of Poland pasted Brit Kyle Edmund 6-2, 6-2, 6-4; No. 25 Benoit Paire of France topped Romanian Adrian Ungur 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1; and veteran Austrian left-hander Jurgen Melzer upended No. 30 Italian Fabio Fognini 6-7 (5-7), 7-5, 6-3, 6-2.
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Monday News, March 11
Snow Covers Northwest Iowa
(Le Mars) -- As you might imagine, the roads in northwest Iowa are 100 percent snow and ice packed. U-S Highways 10, 20 and 30 are all reported to be blocked. The Iowa Department of Transportation is reporting that Highway 20 between Moville and state Highway 110 that goes to Schaller is reported to be blocked and impassable. Towing is prohibited. Highway 59 between Denison and Holstein is blocked and the route is impassable. Again, towing services are prohibited. There are warnings of white out conditions. There have been reports of 12 inches of snow between Holstein and Ida Grove. The Iowa DOT says snow removal operations have been temporarily suspended due to hazardous weather conditions. Other reports of impassable roads include Highway 141 between Mapleton and Denison. Highways I-29, 75, 60, 3, 18, 71, and 9 in northwest Iowa are all 100 percent snow and ice covered and travel is not advised. The National Weather Service is reporting snow depths of eleven inches in
Woodbury county near Oto.
Several Accidents Reported On I-80 Due To Snow Storm
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Transportation officials are reporting multiple car accidents along nearly 200 miles of Interstate 80 between Nebraska and Iowa.
The Nebraska State Patrol closed westbound lanes of I-80 Sunday between Lincoln and Grand Island after numerous reports of car accidents.
The Iowa Department of Transportation says westbound lanes of I-80 between Shelby and Avoca are closed overnight. Northbound lanes of Interstate 29 near Little Sioux have reopened, though a
southbound lane remains closed.
Nebraska State Patrol spokeswoman Deb Collins says there are several reports of vehicles hitting the median or going into ditches. No additional information is available about how many accidents have been reported, or details about injuries or fatalities.
The National Weather Service says up to 8 inches of snow could fall in parts of Nebraska and Iowa.
Drug Task Force Make 10 Arrests
(Le Mars) -- The Plymouth County Sheriff's Office along with the Le Mars Police Department drug task force conducted an investigation into the transport and sale of marijuana in the Remsen and Le Mars areas, 10 arrests have been made so far.
During the investigation it was learned that unknown subjects were bringing marijuana from Aurora, Colorado into northwest Iowa. The marijuana was then packaged and resold in the Remsen and Le Mars area. Based on information obtained during the investigation, task force members were able to locate the vehicle they believed to be involved. The Iowa State Patrol stopped the vehicle in question last Saturday on I-29. Placed under arrest was 56 year old Randy Brent of Aurora, Colorado. Brent was charged with possession of marijana, a serious misdemeanor; and possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor. Brent was also charged with conspiracy to deliver marijuana which is a Class D felony. The joint drug task force executed five separate search warrants as a result of the investigation. Those arrested include: 59 year old Randy Holsinger, 22 year old Jesse Holsinger, 22 year old Cameron Gengler, and 20 year old Jessica Weaver all of Remsen. Also arrested were 28 year old Kayla Hutton, 30 year old Ryan Toel, 50 year old Danie McEvoy, 35 year old Timothy Ruhland, and 55 year old Charles Maddox all of Le Mars. Each of the charges ranged from possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, which are misdemeanors of conspiracy to deliver, and drug tax stamp violations which are both classified as a Class D felony. All subjects were taken to the Plymouth County Jail, and either posted bond or were released after seeing a judge.
As of Friday, the Task Force has seized approximately 2 pounds of marijuana, over $15,000 in cash and 2 vehicles that were used for transport. The investigation is ongoing, and more arrests are expected to occur.
Good Samaritan Society Prepares For Spring Fling
(Le Mars) -- It's becoming a passage into spring for the ladies of Le Mars... The Annual Good Samaritan Society's Spring Fling Brunch and Style Show. This years event is coming up on Saturday, March 16th. Amy Harnack of the Good Samaritan Society tells us what you can expect.
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This years speaker is Theresa Rose, motivational humorist out of Minneapolis, MN. Harnack says Theresa is also known as "The Hoop Woman."
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The Spring Fling will end with the ever-growing Style Show MC'd by Christy Batien. Many Le Mars stores will have clothing on display, kids styles will be included this year as well.
The Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars is one of 240 locations across the U.S. that provide skilled nursing and other types of senior care. Harnack describes the Christian based services they offer.
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In the last couple of years, the Le Mars Good Samaritan Society has completely redone their facility.. The changes included making the atmosphere more home-like, aiding in an easier transition for residents.
Good Samaritan Society is a non-profit organization and 100% of profit from local fundraisers, including next Saturday's Spring Fling, go to support the works at the Le Mars location.
The Spring Fling Brunch and Style Show is March 16th from 8:30am to 12:30pm in the Upper Level of the Le Mars Convention Center. Limited amounts of tickets are still available, and reservations must be made by the end of the day Tuesday by calling Amy Harnack at 546-2125.
Sioux City Proposes To Have Fewer Polling Places
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) - Sioux City is considering a proposal to have fewer polling places for voting in an effort to save money.
The Sioux City Council will discuss a proposal Monday that would cut polling precincts down from 28 to at least four or six. The plan would save the city $5,000 per election.
The plan would allow registered voters to go to any voting location.
Supporters say the popularity of early and absentee voting means there will be limited impact. Others say the plan prevents elderly and disabled voters from voting. They also say it affects voters in
low-income neighborhoods.
The council will not vote on the issue Monday. Woodbury County Elections Commissioner Pat Gill will make a final call on the number of polling places.
State Auditor Vaudt Comments On Budget
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - State Auditor David Vaudt is set to offer his views on the governor's budget plan.
Vaudt has scheduled a Monday morning press conference to brief reporters on Branstad's budget for the next two years. Vaudt, a Republican, is often critical of lawmakers and the governor over
budgeting practices.
Branstad in January unveiled a $6.5 billion spending plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1 that includes funding for new education programs, as well as commercial property tax cuts.
Republicans who hold a majority in the state House have called for spending a little less than the governor, and Democrats who control the Senate have proposed spending several hundred million
dollars more.
Gun Permits Have Increased After Change Of Laws
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The majority of Iowans who have applied for a permit to carry a gun in the past two years have been approved under a new state law.
The Des Moines Register reports more than 148,000 people in the state have applied for a permit during that time. Records show 99.6 percent have been approved.
Just about 620 permit applications have been denied since a 2011 state law went into effect that requires all sheriffs to follow the same rules when issuing permits.
The newspaper reports some county sheriffs are concerned the new law is hindering their ability to deny permits to people who should not have guns.
Senate To Debate "Gift Bill"
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Iowa Senate this week will debate a bill that would require state executive branch employees to report any gifts over $100 to the ethics board.
On Monday, the Iowa Senate will debate the bill proposed by the state Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board.
The proposed rules would apply to employees in the governor's office and state agencies and boards, including the Iowa Board of Regents.
Current law sets limits on gifts public workers can accept, such as travel reimbursement or lunches.
State gift policies received scrutiny in 2011 when Iowa Education Department director Jason Glass was accused of accepting a free trip to Brazil, but the ethics board later dismissed a complaint.
Child Identification Fair Held In Eastern Iowa
DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) - A child identification fair in eastern Iowa this weekend included volunteers recording digital fingerprints.
Cedar Rapids television station KCRG (http://bit.ly/ZaTV1P ) says recordings were saved on a compact disk Saturday for parents to keep on file. The information is then more readily available if
an Amber Alert is needed for the child.
Parents are encouraged to keep the disk along with DNA samples and a photo identification card.
The station reports Chris Stechman, a relative of slain Iowa cousins Lyric Cook and Elizabeth Collins, helped organize the fair in Dubuque. Stechman says this early step helps with awareness and
publicity if a child goes missing.
The girls disappeared in July while riding bikes in Evansdale. Their bodies were found in a wooded area in December.
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Ok, just some observations: first, a nice map request.
However, I have to point out that this a HUGE job. Really, really big. This basically screams "vector map" to me. Placing around 10,000 labels on a map takes an immense, utterly immense amount of time if you want them placed well, readable, and so forth. At your scale this is about 60"x50" just for the base map. Which basically means: vectors.
Combining this with a road map style terrain map is pretty hard, because it also involves depicting the terrain - if you want to make the terrain depiction a bit more old-fashioned, that would save whoever you commission a lot of hard work and still give you a decent looking map.
Personally, I would be hard pressed to take on such a large project for 200 dollars - the time/money equation just doesn't hold up for me. A single professionally placed label easily takes me 1 minute or more to get "just right" (which means easily 8000 minutes for 8000 labels, which is roughly 120 hours of work, which is basically 3 work weeks. Just for labels). If someone takes this commission, and they know how to label automatically - I wan't to hear about it and learn how!