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|As of August 1st, I will no longer be a dealer for Dillon Precision products. (I'll be in semi-retirement mode. :)
The Dillon Precision section of my webstore will shut down at noon, Firday, July 29th.
To all my loyal Dillon Precision customers over the last fifteen years - the HUGEST THANK YOU ever!!!
|Product Info
|Books/CDs Slide-Glide T-Shirts Stickers DVDs Dillon Precision Wilson Dealers BROWNELLS
Dillon Precision Resources on BrianEnos.com:
Note: Dillon Products are only available for Continental U.S. Shipping.
|Click links in the Answers for pics of the items.
|Dillon Precision FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
As you can imagine, I get a lot of questions about Dillon's products. Thanks for taking the time to read this FAQs.
As initially purchased - what comes with the RL 550B or the XL 650?
Does the RL 550B or the XL 650 come with Dies?
Can I use my own Dies in Dillon's RL 550B or XL 650?
What machine options should I consider for the 550?
Why isn't the 550's new Casefeeder recommended with the 550 initially?
What machine options should I consider for the 650?
What other Dillon accessories are normally bought with a RL 550B or XL 650?
What other general reloading accessories are necessary to begin reloading?
How high should I build my reloading bench?
What is needed for case preparation? Lube cases for CARBIDE pistol dies?
Are carbide rifle dies better than steel rifle dies?
Is it necessary to trim brass?
What is required to Convert (change) Calibers on a 550?
What is required to Convert (change) Calibers on a 650?
If I don't buy a Deluxe Quick-Change Kit - why buy a Toolhead & Powder Die instead?
Which Powder Bars come with a press and Powder Measure?
Do I need the Universal Mount Kit?
|FAQ Menu
Which Press?
Shipping/Tech Support
Dillon Online Store
|Which machine is right for me?
|The Square Deal B or the RL 550B?
|Ordering - Shipping - Warranty - Tech Help/Support
|Dillon's 50 BMG Press: That press can only be purchased from Dillon directly.
Risk-free Dillon Precision ordering on BrianEnos.com.
Why aren't other (non-Dillon) Blue Press items in my Online Store?
Can I add a Dillon part, which is not in Brian's Store, to a Dillon order?
Military or LE discount on BrianEnos.com?
What is the best way to order Dillon Precision from BrianEnos.com? And, why buy from Brian?
When will my order arrive? How much is shipping?
Is Dillons lifetime "No BS" warranty still good through BrianEnos.com?
What do I do if an item is "missing" from my Dillon order?
Dillon Technical Help Guides (in Dillon's site)
Dillon Press and Accessory Manuals
|Reloading Components, Expense, and "non-Dillon" Presses
|Do you know where I can find / buy reloading components?
How much money can I save by reloading my own ammo? (Forums link, opens new window)
What is a good website for handgun, rifle, and shotshell load data? (off-site link, opens new window)
The links below are to threads in my Forum (open in a new window)
What are the best powders for popular calibers? (Such as 9, 38, 40, 45, 223, 308, etc.)
Where are the best places to buy reloading components?
What about "non-Dillon" reloading equipment?
Will I need EGW's "U-die" or Lee's "Factory Crimp Die" if I'm reloading for a Glock?
Is there a massive collection of general and specific reloading FAQ's? (other than here)
|Dillon Precision Videos (on youtube.com)
|Note: All the links below open in a new window.
How much can I save by reloading? (With unsolicited BrianEnos.com plug at the end. )
Getting started reloading with the RL 550B (Check out all johniac7078's excellent Dillon videos)
RL 550B in action, loading 9mm (good to see overall operation)
How to begin reloading with the RL 550B: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5
RL 550B initial press setup: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 (another guy's version)
RL 550B Toolhead setup, Parts 1 - 4
RL 550B, beginning to reload ammo, after initial press setup
XL 650 initial setup, including installing Caliber Conversion Kit
XL 650 inital setup, and starting to load in 45 ACP
Dillon Case Trimmer in operation on RL 550B (just operation, no set up instructions)
Super Swage 600 in operation
|F.A.Q. Answers
|As initially purchased - what comes with the RL 550 B or the XL 650?
|FAQ Top
Dies DO NOT come with the 550 or the 650 press.
New -> RL 550B "EZ-Buy" Packages
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|Does 550 or the 650 come with Dies? Can I use my own Dies?
|FAQ Top
The RL 550B and the XL 650 presses do not come with Dies.
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|What machine options should I consider for the 550?
|FAQ Top
Strong Mount (also fits the 650)
Bullet Tray
Empty Case Bin and Bracket
Aluminum Roller Handle
Low Powder Sensor
... As opposed to Dillon's Power Upgrade (currently discontinued):
My version eliminates the Low Powder Sensor and replaces the Plastic Roller Handle with the more popular/requested Aluminum Roller Handle, and also includes the new Empty Case Bin and Bracket.
One last thought on the Low Powder Sensor: I know several very experienced loaders who use it. The reason: You pay for it once, and never worry about ever running the measure dry again.
|Dillon Online Store
Square Deal
Super 1050B
550 Caliber Conv.
650 Caliber Conv.
Dillon Dies
Range Stuff
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|Why isn't the 550's new Casefeeder recommended with the 550 initially?
|FAQ Top
[Dillon intorduced a Casefeeder for the 550 at the beginning of 2006.]
In my opinion, 550 owners, especially if they're already set up to load several pistol calibers, have the most potential to benefit from the Casefeeder. After some experience with your 550, if you feel you really need a Casefeeder, for 250 bucks, you could upgrade your 550 without having to start all over with a 650.
This is a tricky topic. If you're considering buying your first Dillon press and you've narrowed it down to either a 550 or a 650 - if you think you just have to have a Casefeeder - then you should buy a 650. But - if you're buying your first Dillon press, in 19 out of 20 cases - the the 550 is the machine for you. More on the 550's virtues in Which Dillon...
The beauty of the 550 lies in its simplicity. And although hanging a Casefeeder on it may give you 200 rounds/hour, it will substantially increase your "fiddling with it" time. Especially every time you change calibers.
Will the 550's Casefeeder increase the 550's output? Certainly. But I still do not recommend buying it with a 550 initially.
Also in my Forums - click to see pictures .
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|What machine options should I consider for the 650?
|FAQ Top
Strong Mount (650 only)
Bullet Tray - Aluminum Roller Handle
Low Powder Sensor
Powder Check System
Brian's "As It Should BE" 650 Upgrade:
as opposed to Dillon's Power Upgrade (Currently Discontinued):
If you're buying a XL 650, I strongly recommend buying it with the Casefeeder and BE's As It Should BE Upgrade.
|Dillon Online Store
Square Deal
Super 1050B
550 Caliber Conv.
650 Caliber Conv.
Dillon Dies
Range Stuff
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|What other Dillon accessories are normally bought with a 550/650?
|FAQ Top
Primer Flip Tray
Primer Pickup Tubes
Bench Wrench
Toolholder w/ 1" Bench Wrench and 5 ball-end Hex Keys
Spare Parts Kit
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|What other reloading accessories are necessary to begin reloading?
|FAQ Top
Powder Scale
Adjusting a Taper Crimp Die with Calipers (in my Forum)
Reloading Manuals
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|How high should I build my reloading bench?
|FAQ Top
The answer depends on several factors: Your physical size, whether you plan to stand or sit (and how high your chair is), and whether or not your machine has the Strong Mount.
(in my forum).
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|What is needed for case preparation? Case lube for carbide pistol dies?
|FAQ Top
CV-750 Vibratory Case Cleaner & CV-500 Media Separator
What is your favorite Case Lube and application method? (A discussion in my Forum)
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|Is it necessary to trim brass?
|FAQ Top
It's seldom necessary to trim cases. In my opinion, for pistols, revolvers, and rifles - unless the round will not chamber in the gun because the case is too long, or you're attempting to win your State's Benchrest Championship - trimming brass is a waste of time.
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|What is required to convert (change) calibers on a 550?
|FAQ Top
|For each additional caliber, adding a caliber to an RL 550B Requires:
AND, either a:
Click the pic to see the above explained visually (opens new window) ->
Although the ultra-cadillac setup would be to have dedciated Toolhead assemblies for both calibers - that can get a bit pricey, especially if you buy Deluxe Quick-Change Kits in addition to the Dies, for both calibers.
|Dillon Online Store
Square Deal
Super 1050B
550 Caliber Conv.
650 Caliber Conv.
Dillon Dies
Range Stuff
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|What is required to convert (change) calibers on a 650?
|FAQ Top
|For EACH Caliber Conversion, Changing Calibers on an XL 650 Requires:
AND, either a:
The Deluxe Quick-Change Kit includes a Toolhead, Toolhead Stand, Powder Measure and Powder Die. Since the Deluxe Quick-Change Kit includes the Powder Measure, when changing calibers, you'll leave the Powder Measure on the Toolhead along with the Dies, adjusted to throw the exact charge for a specific caliber. In other words, when changing calibers, you can change the entire Toolhead assembly in a couple seconds, without having to move, adjust, or re-calibrate anything.
I also recommend getting a Case Gage for pistol (not revolver) and rifle calibers.
Additional Considerations for the 650:
|Dillon Online Store
Square Deal
Super 1050B
550 Caliber Conv.
650 Caliber Conv.
Dillon Dies
Range Stuff
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|If I don't buy a Deluxe Quick-Change Kit - why buy a Toolhead & Powder Die?
|FAQ Top
A summary of what's below: A Powder Die comes with a Powder Measure; so it is included with the machine initially, or if you buy the Deluxe Quick-Change Kit when changing calibers (which includes a Powder Measure). When changing calibers, if you do not buy a Deluxe Quick-Change Kit, you should buy a Toolhead & Powder Die at the minimum (in addition to the required Caliber Conversion Kit and Dies). This will allow you to leave the Dies and the caliber-specific Powder Funnel adjustments intact in the Toolhead.
The Deluxe Quick-Change Kit includes a Powder Measure and Powder Die, Toolhead and Toolhead Stand. Which allows you to leave all the caliber specific adjustments intact - the Dies and the Powder Measure - when switching calibers.
The Powder Die threads into the Toolhead and requires caliber-specific adjustment.
The Powder Funnel is caliber specific and comes with a Caliber Conversion.
So for caliber conversions, in addition to the required Caliber Conversion Kit and Dies, if you don't buy a Deluxe Quick-Change Kit, buy a Toolhead & Powder Die.
Powder Funnel for Rifle Calibers
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|Which Powder Bars come with a machine or a Powder Measure?
|FAQ Top
|Dillon manufactures four sizes of Powder Bars for all machines.
The Extra Small (typically 32 Auto/S&W, or very light "Cowboy" loads in 38 Special - below 3 grains of powder) and Magnum Bar (required for 50+ grains) are non-standard and must be ordered separately.
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|Do I need the Universal Mount Kit?
|FAQ Top
You do not need it if you buy the Strong Mount (for any machine), because the Strong Mount includes all the hardware needed to bolt the machine to the Strong Mount, and the Strong Mount to your reloading bench. If you do not buy a Strong Mount for your press, however, the Universal Mounting Kit - an assortment of 1/4" bolts, nuts, and washers - might save you a trip to the hardware store.
|Where is a good place to buy tumbling media?
|FAQ Top
|This thread in my Forum has a good deal on tumbling media (opens in a new window).
Since Dillon doesn't discount tumbling media to me (it's a "non-Dillon" item), I encourage people to either find a source for media locally, or get it from the above link. If you have a "Feed & Tack " or "Feed & Grain" store nearby, you can usually get good deals on coarse grade corn cob media, or walnut hulls, there. If not then any place that sells pet bird supplies, like Pet Smart, Wall Mart, etc, will have it - it's used to line bird cages.
|The SqDeal or the 550?
|FAQ Top
The 550 will load virtually all pistol and rifle calibers, whereas the Square Deal will only load straight-walled pistol cases.
|The 550 or the 650?
|FAQ Top
Although one of the tougher comparative decisions, I seldom recommend the 650 over the 550 as your first progressive machine, and even less as your first reloading machine in general. The 650, w/Casefeeder and auto-indexing, is a complex machine compared to the 550. However, a few exceptions for the 650 might be:
You usually know if you are ready for the 650. Almost always, the 550 is a better choice over the 650 because of the reasons mentioned in the Sq Deal vs 550 comparison above.
It's so easy to switch calibers on the 550 - if you just load 100 or 200 rounds, you won't mind changing to load another caliber. On the 650 however, I wouldn't want to change calibers unless I'd loaded a minimum of 1000 - 2000 rounds. And on the 1050, that number would be 5000 or more rounds, at the absolute minimum.
If you are leaning toward the 650 (over the 550) because of the Powder Check System - Check this thread in my Forum.
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|The 650 or the 1050?
|FAQ Top
I could probably afford the 1050, but do I really need it?
One last note on the 1050's warranty: Unlike the lifetime "no BS" warranty for all other Dillon's machines, the Super 1050 has a one year warranty. Meaning, if after a year, you break the Shellplate on your 1050 by adjusting the primer pocket swager improperly, you'll buy a new one. But if something small or inexpensive breaks, they will probably take care of you, if you ask nice, maybe. I loaded 30,000+ rounds a year for many years on one 1050, and I can't remember ever breaking anything. To me, the 1050's one year warranty would not even be a consideration when choosing between a 650 and a 1050.
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|Why aren't other (non-Dillon) Blue Press items in my Online Store? Military or LE Discount?
|FAQ Top
Dillon Precision does not discount "non-Dillon" products to dealers, such as:
Which is why many "non-Dillon" items are not in my Online Store.
However, I now have Ammo Boxes, Acro Bins, and RCBS and Redding Dies in my Online Store. But please only add them to an existing (currently in progress) Dillon Precision order:
Tumbling Media
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|What is the best way to order Dillon Precision on BrianEnos.com?
|FAQ Top
Concerned that you will not get your first order "right":
Also, on the checkout page - please feel free to add any info that might help me "decipher" your Dillon order. Such as,"I already have an extra Toolhead/Powder Die for the 9mm Conversion and Dies in this order."
Check my Ordering Options if you'd like to pay by Personal Check, Bank Check, or Money Order.
|Dillon Online Store
Square Deal
Super 1050B
550 Caliber Conv.
650 Caliber Conv.
Dillon Dies
Range Stuff
|When will my order arrive? How much is shipping? Will I get a tracking number?
|FAQ Top
For the first 2 weeks of October, this announcement was in my store:
My store's shipping rates have remained the same since 2004.
Due to a dramatic rise in shipping costs over the last 10 years, beginning October 15th,
the maximum shipping charge for any order will be $16.99.
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|Please allow 3 - 5 business days for your Dillon order to arrive.
Dillon orders ship FedEx ground from Scottsdale, AZ, normally the day after you place the order.
(Please email me if ship-time is critical.)
Orders that I receive before 3:30 PM, AZ-time, will ship from Dillon (AZ) the following business day. Click the link below to see your order's approximate arrival time.
Click here to see your Dillon order's approximate arrival time. (opens new window)
Dillon orders placed in my store are only available for Continental U.S. Shipping. AK and HI customers click here.
Note: Please DO NOT call Dillon for a tracking number for an order placed with me. (They will not be able to provide it.)
|Common tech emails / answers
|FAQ Top
|Problem: The Powder Measure throws inconsistent charges.
Solution (typically): With the Shellplate empty, push the handle forward, like you would if you were seating a primer. Hold it there and look at the blue wing nut and spring at the bottom end of the Failsafe Rod - the nut should be adjusted so that the spring is at least half way compressed. (If it's not, the powder bar may not retract fully each time.)
Problem: The overall length (OAL) varies excessively (.006 - .010").
Solution: Make the final tightening of all the dies lock nuts with a fully loaded Shellplate, and the handle held all the way down. (That removes all the variables in AOL that can be caused by the tolerances in the Toolhead and Frame, and the Die's threads.)
Question: Do you know where I can buy reloading components?
Answer: I'm many years out of the loop on buying reloading components. Which is why I started this thread in my forums. (Opens in a new window, on page 3 of the Thread.)
|Is Dillons lifetime "No BS" warranty still good through BrianEnos.com?
|FAQ Top
Absolutely. Dillon products purchased through me carry Dillon's "Lifetime, no BS Warranty." Even if you found the press in the street, it would still be fully covered by their "Lifetime, no BS Warranty." (Except for the Super 1050, which carries a one-year warranty.) Should something break a quick call to Dillon will have anything you need headed your way immediately. Their customer support is truly outstanding. And since I'm "connected," I know it sounds crazy, but your support is even better through me. I get the right answers when no one else seems able to.
What do I do if an item is "missing" from my Dillon order?
Please compare the Packing Slip with the items in the box(es) carefully before reporting missing items. For some products, "how" you ordered them and how they are listed on the Packing Slip/packed in the box can be misleading.
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Thank you! for reviewing the FAQ before ordering. Please email or call if any topic was unclear, confusing, or wasn't covered, and I will update this page to benefit future generations of Dillon shoppers. And don't forget "Which Dillon" for an expanded discussion of these FAQ, and much more!
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Heroin in a Happy Meal? Of all places to push an illegal drug, an employee from a Pittsburg-based McDonald's chose to hide heroin in children's meals, selling the drug to users who uttered a secret code phrase in the restaurant's drive-thru lane.
According to a report from The Associated Press on Wednesday, the employee sold heroin in the child-oriented Happy Meals to customers who used the coded request "I'd like to order a toy."
A sting was set up by undercover agents at the McDonald's in the East Liberty section of the city, and were successful in purchasing the drug from 26-year-old Shania Dennis.
Dennis reportedly denied wrongdoing to reporters as she was being led away in handcuffs, despite the fact authorities indicated she sold them 10 bags of heroin in their Happy Meal and discovered another 50 bags hidden in the store.
Patty-flipper Dennis, of East Pittsburgh, slipped the smack in the Happy Meal box in exchange for $82. Authorities said she placed $2 in the register and stuffed the rest in her bra.
Minimum wage can be tough, but selling smack in kid's meals? Classy.
Dennis was booked on charges of possession, delivery and possession with intent to deliver.

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On March 3 Madera County 4-H held its annual Small Animal Expo. This is when all the members who show small animals like poultry, rabbits and dogs come together for testing. 4-H members take a written test and then take a verbal test including the different kinds of feed we use, details about the breeds of animals we are raisin, and equipment used related to our species. We also exhibit showmanship with our animals and get tested on animal judging.
Coarsegold 4-H went and everyone who participated got a medal.
Josh Shea, Paige Cruz, Alexis Ayala and Emma Hussey got medals for passing Poultry, Level 1. Myself and Tryston Lewis passed and got medals for Poultry, Level 3. There are four levels for each species and once we pass all four, we can become a judge or help members that are not at that level yet.
On March 5, Coarsegold 4-H sold Kids Day Papers for Childrens Hospital Central California at Raleys in Oakhurst. Every year, we sell Kids Day Papers to help raise money for sick children at Childrens Hospital. Kids Day Papers cost one dollar and lots of people often donate more than that. This is only one of the many community service projects that Coarsegold 4-H does.
The club trys to do at least one communty service project a month. Deonne Gonzalez is the community service leader and her son, Roman Gonzalez is the junior group leader.
Our leader is Pat Strimling and if you would like to join our 4-H, call her at (559) 683-5149. You don't have to be a student at Coarsegold Elementary to be a member of Coarsegold 4-H, you can live anywhere in Madera County as long as you can come to our meetings. Our group meetings are at 7 p.m. every second Thursday of the month at the Coarsegold Community Center.
Madera County 4-H Youth Program is a non-profit organization for youth who are nine years old or who have completed the third grade and up to age 19 years of age.


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Why wait until the spring or fall to attend a cosmetic plastic surgery open house? You and a group of your friends or family can select the day, the time, and the topic(s) of your choice!
At Kevin Mayfield Plastic Surgery, we offer "Design-Your-Own" Open Houses with several distinct advantages when compared to a typical open house. Your personal complementary open house will be:
- Planned at a time of your choosing, day or evening, which is most convenient for you and your group.
- Performed in an informal small group setting, with a minimum of four and a maximum of ten attendees, and conducted personally by Dr. Mayfield.
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All those attending will receive 20% discounts on cosmetic surgery or skin rejuvenation procedures, as well as 10% discounts on skin care products, when purchased during your event. Everyone also receives valuable coupons for future purchases at Kevin Mayfield Plastic Surgery. If desired, your group may arrange to proceed with skin rejuvenation treatments (Botox/wrinkle fillers, etc.) during the open house.
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We're going to dramatically change what it means to be human.
-- Ray Kurzweil
Fascinating interview with Ray Kurzweil on NPR earlier this week.
Check out the podcast or transcript, check out his book.
His premise? Because we use our tools to build ever better tools, our technological prowess is increasing exponentially fast.
When the velocity of technological evolution passes some threshold, it looks like a singularity, ala Clarke's Third Law.


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Condoleezza Rice and Aretha Franklin To Sing At Philadelphia Mann Music Center, For Charity
The beautiful and brilliant former Secretary of State, Dr. Condoleeza Rice, and one of the greatest soul singers of all time, Aretha Frankling, are slated to join together next month to sing at the Mann Music Center.
These two women of great reputation will join their voices as one in a fundraising effort to promote awareness of problems facing inner-city youth, and to help these youth overcome obstacles facing their lives.
While Obama's choice for Secretary of State Hillary Clinton galavants about the globe preaching violence and ill-will to nations with whom we should be bringing Christ's message of love, we see that even when out of office, Dr. Condoleezza Rice still has a heart for the people. This is more proof of the GOP's inherent value that the government is for the people. Without office, Condoleezza's true desire is to still find ways to help our nation's youth.
It stands to figure that this woman, appointed by our Christian President George W. Bush, is of such resolute character and devotion to what is important: our domestic issues. While Obama squanders our nation's wealth on foreign wars and his support of terror regimes and big business, and even Hillary Clinton squanders $50 million of taxpayer's money to throw a wedding for her daughter Chelsea Clinton, Dr. Condoleezza Rice teams with Aretha Franklin to make a brighter tomorrow for the future of America.
This warming story for the heart should be proof enough to you that in 2012, we need people with a heart for America back in the White House. What a great Secretary of State Condoleeza would make again, or perhaps even a vice-president?
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TV & radio broadcasts
Part VA of the Copyright Act and the Screenrights Agreement allow the University to copy radio and television broadcasts received in Australia and use these for educational purposes, in return for royalty payments to the copyright owners.
The Screenrights Agreement also allows the University to copy podcasts of radio and TV programs broadcast by free to air channels in Australia. See Podcasts for more information.
This Agreement also allows us to access and use digital copies of news and current affairs content from free to air broadcasters via the TVNews (via Informit Online) database.
- What can I copy under the Screenrights Agreement?
- What can I do with Screenrights and TVNews copies?
- Are there any restrictions on access to copies of off-air broadcasts?
- Do I have to keep a list of what I record?
- Labelling your copies
- Preview copies
- Part VA Warning Notice
- How do I arrange for copies to be recorded?
- How to watch live 'free-to-air' TV on your computer at the University?
- TVNews
What can I copy under the Screenrights Agreement?
You can copy:
- any radio and television broadcast received in Australia including movies, documentaries, advertisements, news, programs, music and so on
- any program from both free to air television or cable television but not web casts, as these are not classified as broadcasts under the Copyright Act
- the whole or part of a radio or television broadcast: there are no limits on the amounts you can copy, provided the transmission was received in Australia.
What can I do with Screenrights and TVNews copies?
Provided the copies are to be used for educational purposes, you can:
- play the recordings in a class to University of Sydney staff and students
- copy items onto a laptop and screen it in a tutorial or lecture
- stream copies to University staff and students via systems such as WebCT, Blackboard or Lectopia
- edit copies to make compilations of programs. Remember to respect the moral rights of the creators
- make multiple copies in different formats, but remember that all copies must be appropriately marked
- distribute copies to students on CD or thumb drive as long as all copies are appropriately marked and the Part VA Warning Notice appears before the files open
- email copies to students, provided a Part VA Warning Notice is sent with the email
- place copies in a library collection as long as they are only used by or lent to University of Sydney staff or students
- make hyperlinks to items in TVNews from systems such as WebCT or Blackboard
- bear in mind that students can view TVNews items online or save a copy to a workstation for later viewing.
Are there any restrictions on access to copies of off-air broadcasts?
Yes. You must keep the following limitations in mind:
- programs recorded off-air can only be used for educational purposes
- copies can only be used by University staff and students
- online access to copies must be restricted to University staff and students
- a Part VA Warning Notice must be displayed before an online file opens for use. TVNews items display the Warning Notice automatically.
Do I have to keep a list of what I record?
No, you do not have to keep records routinely. The only time you need to keep records is during a Screenrights survey period. These occur every 3-4 years and you will be advised when a survey is about to be carried out.
Labelling your copies
Individual DVDs and containers must be labelled with a Part VA label, which includes the following information:
- a statement that the copy was made for the University of Sydney under Part VA
- the date the program was broadcast
- the date the actual copy was made
Get copies of:
Part VA label in word doc format
Part VA label in pdf format
Preview copies
You can make copies of broadcasts and keep them as preview copies for 14 days while you decide if you want to keep them and use them for educational purposes.
Preview copies do not need to be marked if they are discarded or wiped within the 14 day period.
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Saying that Codex: Chaos Legions will replace Codex: Chaos Space Marines is like saying that Codex:Grey Knights would replace Codex:Space Marines.
I don't doubt that one Codex sells way more than another, but it doesn't mean that one shouldbe withdrawn.
Chaos Legions will basically address all of the stuff that is missing from the current CSM Codex, so the two will be radically different.
To say that it will repeat stuff isn't necessarily true, after all the stats for Blood Angels, Space Wolves and Ultramarines are pretty much identical, but they all have their own Codices.
I don't think people realise just how different Legionnaires are to Chaos Space marines, and this will be reflected in the new book.


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A lot of people had considered that Sergei Voronov was done, but he surprised many at Finlandia Trophy, by laying down two strong performances to finish second behind Yuzuru Hanyu.
When he decided last spring to look for another coach, he was turned down by the CSKA school. But he didn't give up and instead joined Eteri Tutberidze's training group. It was a fresh start for him.
"When I switched to Eteri I saw something completely new in terms of the work. That is, in the direct sense of the term, to grind away like a galley slave. This is hard labor, but this hard labor so far this season is bearing fruit," Voronov said.
"In the beginning I might have resisted. When you are 25 it is difficult to break your habits, but thanks to my whole team and thanks to Eteri, I was able to force myself to step over myself. Now I really understand what Evgeni Plushenko is going through at his age. You really have to step over yourself and this is the most difficult thing to do."
Voronov trained hard over the summer in preparation for this season. "When I skated with Nikolai Morozov, I was in New York, Japan and Latvia, constantly changing countries; I was either in Novogorsk for a month, where I was fried, on the ice, in the gym or in the sun, or I was in Moscow," he explained.
"We trained with our athletics team that was preparing for the World Championships. To be honest, this was when I realized that my new coach is going in the right direction. I saw that our team was successful at the World Athletics Championships and I understood; you have to endure and then you'll have a second wind. I think I have got this and now I can deal with the workload, and I am not dropping dead. Yes, you get very tired, but I get up each morning and I know what I am doing this for."
Voronov once belonged to a group of young, hopeful Russian men, capturing silver and bronze medals at the World Junior Championships in 2005 and 2006. He also drew attention when he finished fourth at the 2008 European and seventh at the 2008 World Championships, and won the first of two consecutive national titles.
However, injuries, especially a nagging foot injury, hampered his progress. For several years, he was not able to include a triple Lutz into his program because of his foot problem, but now he has the Lutz back. This jump, and the quad toe, which have been his strongest weapons for a long time, was in his programs at Finlandia, as well as a solid triple Axel.
Voronov skated first in the short program, but felt it was the appropriate starting number for him. "I think I have to try everything since changing coaches after last season. I am not sad that I skated first. Maybe it is a little harder, but it was interesting to go out completely overhauled and somewhat different and to show my level," said Voronov who turned 26 on October 3.
The short program is set to an orchestral version of "Two Guitars," a famous Gypsy music piece. "This music was suggested by Tatiana Tarasova and the program was done by Irina Zhuk," Voronov said. "I really like this music. It has some Hungarian motives. Even my costume is in this style; my girlfriend suggested it and she drew the sketch."
For the long program, Voronov uses three well-known Tango pieces: "A Los Amigos," "Por una Cabeza" and "Tanguera."
"Ilia Averbukh choreographed the Tango. This season everything is new for me. It was so interesting to work with him. His vision is interesting, and the story he thought of for this Tango is one of a betrayed, dumped man. This was completely new for me. I worked with many choreographers and I am very grateful that a person like him made my program," Voronov said.
So far, he is scheduled to compete at only one Grand Prix, NHK Trophy in Japan in November, but he is hoping to get another assignment as the season progresses. With his strong showing at Finlandia Trophy, Voronov proved that he is back in the race for the sole Olympic spot in Sochi.


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To perform with the skill of a gymnist
Your dive for that ball was so gymnastical.
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Goodwell, Okla.-Another exciting game for OPSU men's basketball took place
Saturday afternoon as the Aggies came oh so close to their third conference
win; St. Edward's managed a two-point victory in the final seconds of the
94-92 game.
Dawayne Matthews grabbed the first points of the game for the Aggies with a
long distance shot good for three. The Aggies led through the 14:34 mark
when St. Ed's John Gramlich tied things up at 13-13 with a successful layup.
The battle on the court continued with OPSU taking a seven point lead with
2:17 left in the half, but the Hilltoppers were sent to the line and
followed with two more baskets good for five points to tie the game at 42-42
with 14 ticks left on the clock. Tavien Rosemond finished off the half with
a big dunk to bring the Aggies up by two at the break.
Ramir Burton led all scorers after twenty minutes totaling 22 points for the
Hilltoppers. St. Ed's also led in rebounds in the first half with Harley
Nussman landing seven boards. Aggie junior Jeremy Newton led his team in
scoring with ten points.
St. Ed's opened the second half with a layup to tie the game at 44-44 and
the teams would even the score four more times by the 16:28 mark when the
scoreboard read 52-52. The Hilltoppers started to pull away going up by as
much as eight points with a little over four minutes left on the clock. The
Aggie men went to work and cut the lead to two points with five seconds left
in the game by way of a Z. Jones layup. Bill Lee went to the line for the
Aggies with less than four seconds remaining; Lee made his first and missed
the second in the hopes of recovering the Aggie rebound but time ran out and
the Hilltoppers went away with the win.
The Aggies outscored St. Ed's in bench points 31-9 and saw five players earn
double-digit points. Jeremy Newton led the Aggies in scoring with 26 points,
Z. Jones totaled 15, Bill Lee finished with 13 points, and Tavien Rosemond
and T.J. Farrell contributed 12 and 10 points respectively. Ramir Burton
scored a game-high 35 points for the Hilltoppers.
OPSU Coach Jerry Olson had this to say after the game: "Our defense needs to
improve. We played very slow and lethargic at times and needed to show a
full 40 minutes of effort."
The Aggie men own a 2-20 overall record with two conference wins. Saturday,
Feb. 15 will be the next home game versus Newman University and the Aggies
will celebrate Spring Homecoming during halftime. The men are set to tip-off
at 3 p.m.
By Justine Gaskamp on 02/09/2014
Goodwell, Okla.-The OPSU Aggie women took a 19-point loss on their home
court to St. Edward's University Saturday afternoon; the Hilltoppers went
home with an 82-63 win under their belt.
The Aggies kept up with the 2-16 St. Ed's team going up by one at the 11:40
mark of the first half (15-14); but the Hilltoppers turned up the heat and
went on a 13-0 scoring run over the next three minutes and went into the
break with a 33-26 lead over the Aggies.
At halftime two Aggies held the game-highs in scoring: Sarah Johnson and
Sharice Papaleo with eight and nine points respectively. St. Ed's Kathleen
Brisbane was leading the game in rebounds with nine.
In the opening minutes of the second half the Aggies came within five points
of the lead; but they would come no closer as the Hilltoppers pulled away
quickly and kept a healthy distance for the remainder of the game, taking
the win back to Austin. Johnson led in scoring for the second half with 16
points and Papaleo and St. Ed's Erika Rousculp led in rebounds with six
Papaleo added another double-double to her record, scoring a total of 17
points and 10 rebounds for the game. Johnson led all scorers racking p 24
points and also led in steals with a game-high seven. Freshman guard Elida
Bonilla was third in scoring for the Aggies shooting 100 percent for the
The Aggie women drop to 1-21 overall and 1-14 in the Heartland Conference.
Their next home game will be against Newman University on Saturday, Feb. 15
at 1 p.m.; OPSU will celebrate Spring Homecoming during Saturday's games.
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2009 Napa Valley harvest: it's a wrap
Our mid-week harvest update is here.
Things have calmed down dramatically in most of the vineyards, with the majority of fruit already picked (or being picked as we write) and in the winery.
Here's the latest (and likely the last) formal update of the season from Smith-Madrone, Piña Napa Valley and Swanson Vineyards…
Managing partner Stuart Smith provided a quick update from Spring Mountain, where activity is slowly winding down…
Most of the wineries are taking advantage of the beautiful warm fall weather to finish harvesting this week, leaving only a very few wineries with grapes hanging as we go into November. Those grapes being harvested are clean and flavorful, with only one report of a tiny amount of mold being detected.
Piña Napa Valley
Meanwhile, winemaker Anna Monticelli shared details on how the weather impacted the harvest and noted the winery's final grapes should be coming in today…
The weather has been very temperate and mild in the past week and the humidity also went down. There was a storm coming from Hawaii that was supposed to hit the Napa Valley bringing more significant rainfall starting on Thursday. It looks like the storm is going to bypass us leaving us with beautiful temperate weather. Unfortunately due to the effects of the previous rainfall and high humidity following the big storm 2 weeks ago, we will be unable to keep the fruit on the vine any longer without risk of the grapes getting moldy or falling off the stem.
Our last grapes to be harvested are on Howell Mountain, the coolest of our AVAs. We brought in four of the Howell Mountain Buckeye Vineyard blocks today. The rest of the vineyard will be harvested on Wednesday and then we will put our crushing equipment away. The quality of the 2009 wines looks very promising. The wines have beautiful aromatics and they taste very balanced. It is still early but we think it will be a great vintage. It's a wrap!
Swanson Vineyards
Finally, winemaker Chris Phelps reflected on the 2009 growing season and provided some early thoughts on the vintage…
The weather is shifting in Napa, as the mercury drops, the North wind blows, and the grapes still hanging out are not going to improve.
We wrapped up harvest at Swanson a week ago, so we now have a solid picture of what our Merlot and Cabernet harvests are translating into, in terms of wine quality. We guessed that the lower-than-average yields and cool growing season would mean great color and easily extractable, ripe tannins, and we have not been disappointed. We have been so impressed by the balance, and especially, the texture of our reds, that we ordered an additional load of new barrels – a first for my 6-year tenure at Swanson. Achieving full physiological ripeness means that reds develop delectable, velvety tannins. Look to many 2009 Napa Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines for these characteristics. Visit your favorite producers in April, taste the 2009 reds in barrel, if you can, and tell me you don't agree.
For full coverage, hit up the Harvest 2009 category.
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Also known as Le Pacte des Loups, the film is set in 18th century France. The Gevaudan province is under attack by an unknown beast who has killed hundreds. The King has sent Chevalier, a naturalist, and his Indian companion Mani, to investigate. What they find however is much more than a simple monster who proves much harder to kill than anticipated. The dialogue was apparently recorded in French but the disk has an option for English voiceover, though it is a bit strange when the dialogue doesn't match the mouth movements.
Samuel Le Bihan (Chevalier de Fronsac), Vincent Cassel (Jean-Francois de Morangias), Emilie Dequenne (Marianne Morangias), Monica Bellucci (Sylvia), Mark Dacascos (Mani).
I thoroughly enjoyed the plot in this one. It was quite original and did some wonderful misleading and had some very nice plot twists throughout. Character and plot development was throughout the film so the tempo was action, followed by slow spots, repeat, repeat. That said, I thought the movie flowed well and moved along nicely. There were many emotional points focusing on or questioning humanity that were thought provoking and presented well.
Acting was very good by everyone in the film. Dacascos was particularly good in his role, stealing more than a few scenes. I absolutely loved Bellucci as Sylvia, the role fit her perfectly. Cassel and Dequenne also did very nicely.
Camera work and cinematography are incredible. The landscapes and sets are rich and full from start to finish. Wardrobe was also extremely well done with excellent detail and quality. Sound and dialogue were both perfectly done. The soundtrack was lovely, complimenting the film at every turn. Special effects were very nicely done with the exception of Jean-Francois's sword. Although I liked the concept a great deal the special effects required made it feel out of place with the film.
At 2.5 hours, the Director's Cut is a lengthy film but worth the time. The detail and depth combined with the plot, the twists and turns, and the questions wisely left unanswered all made this movie of the highest quality. Add this one to the top of your Must See list, I doubt you will be disappointed.
Some nudity, implied sexual scene, violence, blood and gore so save this one for older teens and above.
Released: 2001
Reviewed: 2.4.14
Star rating: 5 out of 5
Genre: Horror, Foreign, Foreign Horror, French Language, France
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Head Coach Lute Olson Quotes:
"I don't know that
"I thought we had good looks at threes and it wasn't a case of people forcing the shot until one of the last ones. But we have been such a great free-throw shooting team and in the first half we just could not get on track."
"We looked at the important keys in the game as taking care of the ball, two, getting everyone involved on the glass, and thirdly, to be protective of our fouls. But Chase (Budinger) got himself two quick (fouls) and Jordan Hill played really well but we need to get him to keep his feet (on the floor on defense). I think he picked up two of his fouls for that reason."
"I basically told the guys that this (game) was a nightmare and that we are not even going to look at the tapes. We are just going to get focused on the Pac-10. We played everyone (in the Pac-10) and there is no one we feel that we can't beat, so we just need to take care of business in the conference."
"Marcus (Williams) wanted to come back and give it a shot, he said he felt that he could go in. I think we played him four minutes and it was obvious that he was playing on one leg. We'll probably hold him out of practice on Monday but he will be ready for Thursday."
"It seemed like every time
"I don't ever remember anyone playing any better against us, but then on the other hand I don't remember us playing any worse against anybody."
Senior Guard Mustafa Shakur
"I had a lot of turnovers myself. You can't shoot 1 of 23 from (three-point range) and expect to be in the game."
?'They played great and you can't take anything away from them. They shot the ball well and played together."
"We definitely can still turn things around, but you can't take any possessions off."
Freshman Forward Chase Budinger
"It's a good learning experience for us. It's like a March Madness game, but we can't get excited and have so many turnovers like we did."
"We had high hopes at halftime and came out with more intensity, but it wasn't enough."
Junior Forward Bret Brielmaier
Junior Guard Jawann McClellan
"We thought we came out ready, but I lost a lot of energy early and after the first four minutes I was tired. A lot of us we're tired."
"You can't worry about it. You have to walk out with your heads high.
Sophomore Forward Marcus Williams
"I felt like I could be some type of distraction or something. You could try to be a warrior for so long..."
"The first half we knew four of the first five possessions were turnovers. We had some key people get into foul trouble and that's going to affect both the players and the flow of the game."
"It was the same ankle I sprained before (and it felt different today). I felt I tweaked it and couldn't walk. I know I'll be available (for
Senior Forward Ivan Radenovic
"They're probably quicker than
"We'd make a shot and they'd have the ball down the court in three seconds."
On his free throw shooting:
"I can't explain it. It was a lack of focus ?- maybe I was tired."
On losing Marcus Williams in the first half:
"You can't surrender. He is obviously our best offensive player and it's tough to win a game without his points."


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Larry Lee Furr, 60, of Tyrone, Oklahoma passed away August 9, 2014 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas.
Larry was born June 21, 1954 in Guymon, Oklahoma the son of Floyd S. "Pappy" and Eula Mae Ketcherside Furr.
He grew up in Tyrone where he attended school and graduated from Tyrone High School with the Class of 1973. After graduation he began his lifelong work in the oil field.
On October 16, 1981 in Perryton, Texas, Larry was united in marriage to Debbie Kneeland. They made Tyrone their home and in 2011 formed the Exact Oil Well Service which he continued to run until his health failed.
Larry was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Liberal, Kansas; enjoyed the Thursday Night Bowling League in Liberal; rode horses and enjoy time in the casinos but his grandkids where his biggest enjoyment.
Preceding him in death where his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Debbie of the home; his children, son, Josh and Laci of Liberal, Kansas; daughters, Nichole of Turpin, Oklahoma and Crystal of Tyrone, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Andrew, Mason, Allee and Peyton; three brothers, William & Verlena Furr of Yarbrough, Oklahoma, Kenny & Brandy Furr of Crescent, Oklahoma and Kelly of Tyrone, Oklahoma; five sisters, Kathy McCoy of Tyrone, Oklahoma, Alene Smith of Wichita, Kansas, Judy and Ira Downs of Tyrone, Oklahoma, Juanita Van Orden of Tyrone, Oklahoma and Annette Jantzen of Tyrone, Oklahoma;
Memorials are suggest to St. Jude's Children Hospital or Shriner's Hospitals and maybe left at Roberts Brothers Funeral Home, Box 745, Hooker, Oklahoma, 73945.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Fellowship Baptist Church in Liberal, Kansas with Pastor Bill Prater officiating. Interment will be in the Tyrone Cemetery directed by Roberts Brothers Funeral Home in Hooker, Oklahoma.
Condolences may be left at www.robertsbrothersfuneralhome.com
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Cupcakes have come a long way since the little cakes I remember as a child, the taste of sponge and butter cream still take me back to those days, I guess that's why I love making them so much.
Be it a wedding, birthday, anniversary, christening, new baby, tea party, seasonal event, or just because you're hungry, I can personally create that special cake for you.
So what are you waiting for, give someone special a little taste of their childhood. Or why not order a large celebration cake?
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Temporary and modular structures – our passion.
Whether temporary, modular or permanent structures - with the realization of complex projects over the past decades, NUSSLI has seen to it that events, trade fairs and exhibitions have all left their memorable impressions.
The company is a leading, globally operating supplier in the field of temporary and modular construction. The fusion of long-standing expertise, in-depth know-how and an international network ensures focused, cost-efficient realization of customer specifications. Hallmarks of the products and services are short turnaround time and high quality.
Grandstands, bleachers and stadium construction, stages, booth construction and pavilion constructions
The company's success is driven by absolute commitment and networked operations. Our employees are specialized experts who build on the experience gained in mastering their daily challenges. Capitalizing on experience is vital to achieve the exceptional.
Our core products are grandstands/bleachers and modular stadiums, booth constructions and pavilion constructions along with the overall delivery of event structures and exhibition structures. The wide-ranging services and products combined with the company's planning and production capabilities make us unique. Our lean, efficient structures enable us to reliably fulfill our clients' requirements at all times.


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ETSU looks to make ninth straight A-Sun Finals appearance
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 17, 2014) - Winners of nine of its last ten matches, the ETSU women's tennis team will begin play in the 2014 Atlantic Sun Women's Tennis Championship when it goes toe-to-toe with third-seeded FGCU Friday, April 18 in the tournament semifinals.
The Buccaneers (12-8) received a bye into the semifinals after going 6-1 in league play to earn the tournament's No. 2 seed.
ETSU and FGCU squared off in Johnson City during the regular season on March 14, with the Bucs earning a 6-1 win.
Yesterday, a league-best five ETSU players were selected to the All-Atlantic Sun First or Second Teams. View the Bucs' honorees here.
The Eagles (14-7) saw one player chosen to the First Team and one to the Second Team.
Atlantic Sun Championship Semifinals
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The Jellyfish Nebula, by DJMcCrady,
with annotation by Astrometry.net
A robot intelligence has invaded Flickr. The "blind astrometry server" is a program which monitors the Astrometry group on Flickr, looking for new photos of the night sky. It then analyzes each photo, and from the unique star positions shown it figures out what part of the sky was photographed and what interesting planets, galaxies or nebulae are contained within. Not only does the photographer get a high-quality description of what's in their photo, but the main Astrometry.net project gets a new image to add to its storehouse of knowledge.
This is pretty amazing and really worth looking at
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Top Tips For Selecting The Best Life Insurance
A good life insurance policy can offer you and your loved ones much peace of mind when considering the consequences of your sudden passing. This article is filled with useful tips that will guide you through the process of buying a policy.
Tell your insurance company about any high-risk hobbies you participate in, such as skydiving or skiing. You should also disclose any job duties that may put your life at extra risk. Although you'll have to pay higher premiums if you engage in risky activities, it's better to be honest with your insurance company. If the company finds out that you're engaging in these activities from someone other than you, you may lose your eligibility for coverage. If you do decide to withhold this information, it could be considered fraud and thus, you will subject to stiff penalties.
Inquire about every aspect of a potential policy and pay attention to whether an agent is able to provide adequate answers. Ask about cancellation, or possibilities to renew your policy. Inform yourself with everything you should know so that you know you're getting the best policy.
When making the decision to purchase life insurance, be sure that you allow yourself enough coverage. Make sure that the policy will pay for debts, such as your mortgage and personal loans, and also be sure it will pay for your children's future education.
When you buy life insurance, know how much you need. You are the only one who knows what your actual needs are. For this reason, do not let someone talk you into purchasing a larger policy that you really need. Take the time to review your expenses and financial obligations to determine what your insurance should cover.
Make life insurance payments yearly instead of monthly. A good way to save money is paying the annual premium.
This means the owner can get part of their death benefit before the death occurs. When finances are needed for immediate care toward the end of life, this policy can advance the needed funds.
Do not purchase life insurance without knowing why. You have to understand in the first place why you are purchasing the insurance policy. The younger you are when you enroll in life insurance the less it costs, so it is important that you try to set it up then.
When looking at life insurance, research by yourself, but make sure to also speak with a pro. Sometimes agents will have information that you don't get on your own, and will also be able to assist with needs as they arise.
When shopping for life insurance, you should refrain from investing in a policy that provides more coverage than is absolutely necessary. Look into life insurance policies that can address you and your family's needs, and avoid buying what you don't need.
Joint-life policies allow married couples to get a policy at a discounted price. If your interests involve saving money, this is definitely the recommended path to take. One less positive aspect of a joint policy is that it terminates at the death of one spouse. The first spouse's death results in a payout, but then the policy is discontinued and the second spouse is left without coverage.
When shopping for life insurance, make sure you understand how you can cancel the policy in the future if you so choose. Cancellation is an option you should consider if your life insurance company doesn't live up to your expectations. Some insurance companies will charge fees for policy cancelation. Penalties can be costly and that is a factor you need to consider before you even buy the policy in the first place.
There is a lot to consider and there are many options when it comes to life insurance policies. You should methodically evaluate the amount of coverage that will be required to fulfill your family's needs in order to decide which policy is ideal. Also, factor in the kinds of expenses your loved ones will need to cover after you die.
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Taylor Swift kept it simple on Sunday night during her performance at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards. The entertainer didn't have an elaborate production and she didn't make a big fuss on her dance moves consuming the entire stage. Instead she had an intimate performance for her song All Too Well.
Keeping the cameras close to her face, the singer was seen mostly singing her song as she played the piano. Viewers didn't find the moment too boring though as Taylor Swift had some epic hair flopping that gave everyone a good laugh. As Taylor pushed her head back, her hair flopped wildly and it was pretty funny. Even funnier was the online imitations that started being shared on social media. Slowing down that hair flop was even funnier.
Taylor Swift currently isn't on tour, but as fans shared tonight if she goes back on tour there is no doubt she would continue to sell out the tickets. People love her music and want to hear more from her in the very near future.
Take a look at the video clip of Taylor Swift performing at the 2014 Grammys. The star looks good, sounds great and made the fans delighted for her Grammys segment.


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At this point, my son didn't seem to notice which family members were present or absent. He settled onto the top row of the risers on stage since he was one of the tallest kids in his class. And then I saw it. I held my breath as his eyes scanned the audience. As inconspicuously as possible, I texted my ex: Where r u?! Immediately, he pinged me back: Coming over the hill. 10 min. I felt the tingle of jittery nerves run down my arms, the blood rushing from my head. I had long ago learned that in his world, 10 minutes meant 20. My dad was sitting next to me — my dad who would miss dinners because he was "lost on the freeway" though he had done the drive home from work a hundred, thousand times. My mom was on the other side of me — my mom whose overwhelming upset over my dad's insensitivity once caused her to get in a fender-bender on the way to school, requiring a neighbor to pick me up. My tears turned from swelling pride to stunning anxiety.
It was soon time for my son to play with the band. As he walked down to the instruments, he looked at me and mouthed, "Where's Dad?" My heart sank, but I held up two fingers and plastered on my most enthusiastic smile. I have always worn the fact that I'm a terrible liar like a badge of honor. But at that moment, I prayed my son would believe my fib (or my hope) that his dad would be there in two minutes.
I felt my cellphone buzz in my purse and looked at the text from my ex: I'm at school. Where is everyone? My stomach turned. He had not paid enough attention to know that the ceremony was at the high school, not the middle school. With shaky hands, I speedily typed: It's at the high school! Get here now! My heart beat fast and hard as I watched my son skillfully play percussion with the band. I have been told to stay out of other people's heads, a psychological venture that often results in my own anxiety and neuroses. But I'm a writer so trying to excavate other psyches is part of the job. I presumed to slip into my son's head and imagined that this memory — his stellar performance at his middle school graduation — would be ruined for him. He would always recall that his dad was not there. I now struggled to control a raging weep, my body radiating with angry heat.
My son went back to his spot on the risers. Again, he scanned the audience. His wide smile was gone, and his eyes were soulful without a trace of glee. I couldn't do anything. I could not overcompensate. I cried because I was heartbroken.
Right before the graduate names were called, my ex arrived. I saw relief wash over my son's face. His smile returned as he walked across the stage to get his middle-school diploma, his dad's loud whistle and whoop climbing over the audience. But I couldn't shake the feeling that this whole "moment" would be tattooed on my son's brain — and not by his choice. It wouldn't be the last disappointment for him.
I suddenly felt like an intruder and quickly extricated myself from my son's head, a place I had no right to be. He is not me. His life is his own. I wiped my eyes and stopped crying. I smiled at him with every molecule in my body because I wanted him to know that I would be there for him whenever he needed me. I would ask him if he was happy. But he would not always say, "I'm good, Mom." And then I realized — this event was most definitely a culmination.
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Stakes are high for Romney in first presidential debate
What Romney's team is hoping for is a repeat of 1980, when GOP challenger Ronald Reagan disarmingly delivered his now famous line, "There you go again," to President Jimmy Carter during a debate and went on to soundly defeat the incumbent.
"They believe this race will be like 1980," Scherer said, with Romney emerging as the victor in a side-by-side comparison with the president.
That's an uphill battle, Scherer said. Still, he stopped short of predicting the impact of the debate.
"There's a reason elections are exciting," he said. "And that's because no one can predict them."
One of Romney's top surrogates on the campaign trail, Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz, said all the GOP candidate really has to do is look the part on Wednesday night.
"Job one: Be presidential. He doesn't have to win the battle of most memorable line, but he has to walk away with people envisioning him as the president of the United States of America," Chaffetz said.
There are plenty of voters who see the country as off-track, the congressman said, but they may still need to be convinced Romney is up for the job as commander in chief.
"If the truly undecided and persuadables can feel comfortable with Mitt Romney as president, then I believe Mitt Romney will be president," Chaffetz said.
What the audience doesn't need to see, he said, is Romney delivering any knockout blows.
"If (Obama) hasn't convinced them in four years, another 90 minutes probably isn't going to make the difference," Chaffetz said. "All things being equal with President Obama and Mitt Romney, that's a victory for Mitt because he's shown he can be presidential."
Even so, Chaffetz disagreed the debates were make-or-break for Romney. He will be among the Romney surrogates posted in the so-called "spin room" after each debate to offer commentary.
"You have tens of millions of dollars being poured in for ads. You have a ground game that will be pivotal in getting out the vote. You have unforeseen world events," he said, acknowledging that Romney "needs to do well. But I don't think the expectations have to be over the moon."
Utah advertising executive Tom Love said just looking presidential won't give Romney much of a boost.
"He's made more missteps than he's made positive steps," Love said. "I don't' think an hour and a half forum where he's next to the president is enough."
Romney's problem, Love said, is that he still needs to sell himself to voters as likable while at the same time appearing tough as he takes on the president.
"He's in a really touchy position. He's got to play some hardball," said Love, who has helped ready a number of Utah candidates for debates over the years and sees preparation as key to a good peformance.
"It's knowing exactly what you're going to say and when you're going to say it," he said. "It's the hems and haws, those are what cripple you."
Coming across as confident inspires the same in viewers, Love said. Having a few quick comebacks ready helps.
"You always have one or two zingers," he said, aimed at countering expected criticism from an opponent. "Those aren't made up on the spot. Those are well-rehearsed."
Dave Woodard, a political science professor and pollster at Clemson University in South Carolina, said what Romney has to show in Wednesday's debate is passion.
"His message is just not connecting," Woodard said. "He ought to do something to separate himself and show he has some passion. We all know he has a good mind. But he needs to show he's fired up."
Romney, he said, may not be able to shed his 'Man in the Gray Flannel Suit' image on the debate stage, one of his final opportunities to demonstrate to voters a different side.
"They don't pump you up. That's his problem," Woodard said. "It doesn't look to me that the corporate Mitt Romney is going to be very convincing to the American electorate."
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Oprah Winfrey looks red-hot after her recent weight loss, which she showed off in O magazine. Winfrey said she feels unstoppable at 61, and doesn't understand society's neurotic fear of aging.
"Call me crazy, but I've never really understood our culture's fear of getting older," said Winfrey. "The way I see it, every year can be a brand new journey. Think about it: You get one chance to be 25, 38, 44, 61 and every age before and between. Why wouldn't you want to experience all the wonder in each step on your path?"
'Be Grateful For Your Health and Body'
Oprah said instead of lamenting that you're 40 or 50 or 60, you should be grateful for whatever level of good health you have and appreciate the life's journey your body has brought you on.
"One day I literally woke up and thought 'These knees have been with me for 60 years,'" she said. "Wow! I've had these elbows for 60 years. My heart has been beating for 60 years. The feet I stand on have carried me for 60 years.' And when you think about it that way, you can be nothing but grateful."
Oprah, who has overcome childhood sexual abuse, a teenage pregnancy and years of weight fluctuations and diet frustration, said she has acquired a new appreciation for her body because she is healthy and well. Looking back, Winfrey regrets that she spent so much time and effort trying to be a certain size that she took her good health for granted.
"All the years I dieted, complained, and was less than satisfied with my shape have yielded to a new perspective, an appreciation for the body that's brought me this far," she said. "I've spent too many years resisting, neglecting and negating my body."
'Don't Sweat the Small Stuff'
Winfrey, who once tipped the scales at 237 pounds, follows an organic diet that features plenty of fruits, vegetables, fish, chicken and meat.
Oprah also exercises every day, doing 45 minutes of cardio exercise six days a week, combined with 40-minute strength-training workouts four or five days a week, said her trainer Bob Greene, author of The Best Life Diet Cookbook.
Winfrey, a self-professed emotional overeater and carb addict, no longer worries about being model-thin, but about being strong and vibrant. As she moves through her sixth decade, Oprah loves the wisdom and life lessons she has acquired over the decades.
She said her biggest regret is having wasted time worrying about silly things. She realizes now that the present is all we have, and we should fully embrace it instead of wistfully hoping for things to be a certain way.
"The absolute best part [of being 60] is being able to be free and do whatever you want," said Winfrey. "The hardest part is really recognizing the time that you've wasted and the things that you worried about that really didn't matter."
The self-made billionaire shared her secrets for happiness and success in her self-help book, Oprah: 40 Inspirational Life Lessons And Powerful Wisdom.
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Let's Take the Kids to London
A Family Travel Guide
By Hannah Monahan
Taking a trip to London with the kids? You have to read Let's Take the Kids to London – A Family Travel Guide by David Stewart White. This detailed book gives you the places to visit with the family that perfectly mixes the history, culture, and entertainment London offers for both children and adults. Extremely honest accounts of the tourist attractions and hidden gems of the city are given with details on each are included, and are a must for planning out your vacation and finding a hotel in London.
Along with entertaining places to visit, the book offers useful tips on where to stay, how to get around, currency exchange, and contacting home. You'll need this book not only to find the best family friendly places in London, but also to learn the savvy time saving tricks and travel tips unique to the city.
The author, David Stewart White, was a frequent traveler from a young age, living in Paris and traveling throughout Europe. He learned the "art" of family travel planning as a child, and has gained the qualifications to write this book by having two children and taking them to London on many occasions. Other travel articles he has written have been published in the Washington Post, Examiner.com, and AAA World Magazine. He now lives in North Carolina with his wife who also is a writer.
Fun, but perhaps a tad tacky.
London is full of historic sites, top-notch museums, and cultural icons. But not every venue falls squarely into one of these categories. The city has its share of tacky, kitschy, and low brow attractions.
Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum- Gee, don't they look lifelike?
Not everyone is a fan of wax museums. There's something weird and macabre about these worlds of wax. After all, Madame Tussaud began her career by displaying the death masks of people executed during the French Revolution. Fortunately, visitors to Madame Tussaud's have the option to skip scary parts. If you want to bypass the dripping, disgusting chamber of horrors and stick to entertainers, sports figures, and famous folks, just follow the signs.
Wax figures are lifelike, but they lack certain human qualities, such as mortality and ego, so the museum has created some combinations that would be improbable in real life. There's nothing to prevent Michael Jackson from communing with Gandhi, or the Pope from kibitzing with Madonna. To my knowledge, the museum has yet to display those unlikely combinations, but Madame Tussaud's has enables King Henry VIII together all his wives together in one room without anyone losing her head.
Elvis is here, too (guess he wasn't abducted by space aliens after all). Children visiting from abroad will recognize many of the figures in the Wax Museum, but perhaps not every British football star or political figure.
Wax Museum visitors can climb into the shell of a London taxi and take a brief ride highlighting the history of the city. In a couple of minutes, you are whisked past the great fire, the building of St. Paul's, the Victorian era, the Blitz, and back to present-day London. Good news – no taxi driver, so no tip required.
Madame Tussaud's is one of the most visited attractions in England. Lines to get in are often long, but they move fairly fast. Because it is more then 200 years old, Madame Tussaud's almost qualifies as a historic site itself, albeit a very commercial one. But consider for a moment: what does a wax figure of Elvis have to do with a visit to London?
Where? When? £?
Location: South of Regent's Park, just down the street from the Sherlock Holmes Museum
Tube: Baker Street station (Circle, Bakerloo, Jubilee, or Metropolitan Line)
Address: Marylebone Road, London NW1 5LR
Hours: Hours vary by season. Closed December 25.
Time needed: 1-2 hours
Admission: Tickets are expensive. There are discounts for children, seniors, and families. Late-afternoon admission is less expensive. Priority and times tickets are available for an extra fee. Tickets can be booked online.
Facilities: Coffee shop on-site. Toilets available. Stroller/buggy storage area available. Most areas are wheelchair accessible.
Website: www.madametussauds.com/london
London Dungeon – Tackiness and Terror
Parents traveling with young children should be aware of this phenomenon; some exhibits, especially wax museums, dungeons, and the like, are designed to frighten the daylights out of mist kids and many adults. Madame Tussaud's is an offender; the London Dungeon is the worst.
To give you an idea of just how perverse the London Dungeon is, here's a description taken from a visitor's guide:
"Exhibition depicting the darker side of British Medieval History, Death, Torture, Damnation and Disease. The dark, slimy vaults contain Trials by Ordeal, History of Capital Punishment and the Tortures used in the Tower of London… A major attraction is The Jack the Ripper Experience – a 20 min multi-media exhibition throughout the year. Also on display are the "headcrushers" from France and the Spanish "garrotters."
Need I say more? To see real dungeons, head for the Tower of London.
And although they're not designed to scare, a number of other London exhibits and commercial museums employ live costumed actors who liven up their jobs by standing mannequin-still, then suddenly springing to life. Be aware of this practice – and make sure the kids visit the restroom before entering these exhibits.
Where? When? £?
London Dungeon
Location: On the south bank of the Thames near London Bridge rail station
Tube: London Bridge station (Northern or Jubilee Line)
Address: 28-34 Tooley Street, London SE1 2SZ
Hours: Hours vary by season and during holiday periods. Closed December 25.
Time needed: 1 hour (less if you run out screaming sooner)
Admission: Tickets are expensive, but there are discounts for children and seniors. Tickets are available online.
Facilities: Toilets on-site (and that's a good thing). Most areas are wheelchair accessible. Some rides have health and physical restrictions.
Website: www.thedungeons.com/london
Go to the Theater
London's West End offers a vast array of shows, but finding something appropriate for younger children can be a challenge. Musicals are often a good bet if you choose wisely: Mary Poppins, not Chicago; The Lion King, not King Lear. (OK, King Lear isn't a musical, but you get the idea.)
A great resource for choosing shows is the Internet. The Society of London Theatre's website, www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk is, as the name implies, the "official" guide to London Theater. The society also operates the legitimate half-price ticket booth in Leicester Square. The commercial site www.whatsonstage.com has listings for performing arts events throughout Britain. Users can search for events by location, date, or type of performance.
Both websites include theater reviews, seating charts, and a way to order tickets, albeit with hefty booking fees. The British branch of Ticketmaster provides a similar online service. After arriving in London, visitors can pick up copies of the printed version of This Is London and other guides like Time Out London for information on theaters. After the theater walk back to your hotel in London instead of taking the tube, enjoy the nightime ambience of this great city!
Most of London's major theaters are located in the West End theater district close to Piccadilly Circus or Leicester Square; there's another grouping in Covent Garden area. Because London's museums and tourist attractions usually close by 6:00 p.m., an evening theater performance works well for many visitors. As a bonus, the theater is a chance to sit down after walking all day. Those who don't mind walking a bit can use the Tube to get to most theaters, but a taxi will drop you right at the lobby door.
Hailing a taxi after the performance can be a challenge because all shows end at about the same time and competition for taxis is fierce. The area around Leicester Square, including the Tube stop, is often very crowded with a mixture of theater patrons and a slightly rowdy bar crowd on Friday and Saturday nights, so extra vigilance is advisable when traveling with children.
Where? When? £?
TKTS Half-Price Ticket Booths
Location: In the clock tower building in the south side of Leicester Square and inside the Brent Cross shopping center in north London
Tube: Leicester Square: Leicester Square station (Northern or Piccadilly Line); Brent Cross: Hedon Central station (Northern Line)
Phone/email: None
Other Info: A small fee is added to ticket sales.
Websites: www.tkts.co.uk; www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk
Hannah Monahan is an editorial assistant at GoNOMAD and a communications major at the University of Mass in Amherst. She updates the Travel News Notes blog on GoNOMAD.com.
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AutoTrader is paying a reported $500 million to acquire the assets of Kelley Blue Book. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2010.
On the surface, the acquisition of KBB is fairly straightforward. While AutoTrader provides its own research for consumers to value cars and check out reviews, Kelley Blue Book, is the gold standard in that segment, which also includes NADAGuides and Edmunds. AutoTrader says it plans to keep the Kelley Blue Book brands.
The acquisition, however, has interesting angles to it. Last year, KBB added The Trusted Marketplace, a used and new car site that put it in direct competition against other car portals, including AutoTrader, with which it had a two- year deal to provide leads. That deal, which succeeded a similar arrangement between KBB and Cars.com, was allowed to end six months early.


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