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The Stetson University football team has had four weeks of practice since the last time the Hatters squared off in a full scrimmage.
On Saturday afternoon at the new Athletics Training Center on the Stetson campus the Hatters will have a chance to show off how much they have improved over that time. The scrimmage, the fourth of the fall for the Hatters, is scheduled for a 2 p.m. start.
"We have continued to refine fundamentals in practice and this is an opportunity for us to see where we are," Hatters head coach Roger Hughes said. "I want to see where we are schematically and we want to evaluate which guys may be a little further ahead.
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5.45x39 Conversion Question
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June 16, 2007, 06:35 AM
Can anyone tell me how to convert the Ak 74 caliber to such as 5.56X45 is converted in .223? And what will be that conversion?
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June 16, 2007, 10:02 AM
If you mean converting to imperial from metric, then 5.45 ~ .215.
Hope this helps.
June 16, 2007, 10:08 AM
A US company produced in AR-15 upper in 5.45mm for some reason. They dubbed the round ".21 Genghis".
June 16, 2007, 10:26 AM
Is it possible that the convertion comes out to be .222?
What is the formula and methods for this procedure?
Thank you.
June 16, 2007, 10:54 AM
I'm a bit confused on what you're asking, but if you're just asking how metric is converted to inches (caliber), that's one thing.
But if you're expecting that to be an accurate indicator of true dimensions, firearms are often listed as different than what they truly are.
If you're asking how to convert a 5.45 AK into a 5.56, the "right way" would be a new bolt (bullet case diameter is bigger on a 5.56, iirc) and a new barrel, then head space it. (I'm pretty sure a 5.56 bolt interchanges on the carrier of the same make/nationality AKs).
Sorry for being a bit slow today, its early yet. :o
June 16, 2007, 11:33 AM
Is it possible that the convertion comes out to be .222?
What is the formula and methods for this procedure?
Nope. Or at least not if the 5.45 dimension given is the actual diameter of the bullet.
5.45mm/(25.4mm/in)=0.2145669in or thereabouts.
Max Velocity
June 16, 2007, 11:42 AM
5.56 millimeters = 0.218897638 inches, but that is the BORE diameter which is the diameter measured at top of the lands. Bullet diameter for 5.56x45mm is actually .224" or 5.6896 millimeters which is barrel groove diameter.
5.45 millimeters = 0.214566929 inches, but the nominal bullet diameter for 5.45x39mm is 5.62mm (.221")
1 millimeter = 0.0393700787 inches
1 inch = 25.4 millimeters
June 16, 2007, 02:51 PM
Thank you. This is really technical. I thank you for helping me. I think as I understand the measurement comes out to be .221?
August 7, 2007, 11:38 PM
I miked the bullet on a 5.45mm 7N6 cartridge, and it is .221 diameter.
Have no idea where to get reloading components for this cartridge, but then the 7N6 ammo that's available by the spam can goes for about $.15 per round delivered.
Would like to roll some dummy rounds for dryfiring, though.
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August 8, 2007, 12:18 AM
I think as I understand the measurement comes out to be .221?
Um, what "measurement" are you referring to? The diameter of the bullet? If so, then yes, a projectile from a 5.45x39 cartridge measures approximately 0.221 inches in diameter.
There is no "conversion" involved, however. You mentioned in the your first post the 5.56x45 and .223. 5.56x45 NATO is one cartridge, and .223 Remington is another. They are very similar, and the 5.56x45 NATO was developed by the military from the civilian .223 Remington cartridge. One uses metric (millimeters) specifications, and one uses English (inches). They are not the same cartridge, though they are close enough that some firearms can use them interchangeably.
The Russian 5.45x39 was developed as a military cartridge. As far as I know, there is no civilian cartridge that is dimensionally similar to it.
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OVERVIEW Casa di Lilli
Casa di Lilli is a small 2 storeyed house located next to the romanesque church of Vivo d'Orcia. It was fully restored and turned into a charming retreat for two.
You enter the house through French windows which lead into the sole room on the ground floor - the living dining kitchen. This room has a comfortable sofa, a proper dining table and a kitchen line covered with a solid slab of the local travertine.
On the first floor lie bedroom and en-suite bathroom. French windows lead onto a small balcony with steps down into the walled-in orchard of the estate. The house is equipped with tables and chairs for dining outside.
The saltwater pool of the estate is 2 minutes on foot from the house.
Amenities and services
- Pool: 10 x 6m
- Pool (child safe): 10 x 6m
- Internet access
- Fireplace
- Hifi stereo
- Satellite TV
- Dishwasher
- Bed & bath linens
- Final cleaning
- First shopping
- Arrival dinner
- Maid service
- Baby equipment
- Central heating
- Pet welcome
Floorplan of the villa
1 room which serves as living, dining and kitchen
1 double bedroom with door leading outside
1 en-suite bathroom
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Table and chairs for al fresco dining
Fenced saltwater pool, 6 x 10 m, can be reached in 2 minutes by foot and is shared with other tenants
ESTATE: Vivo d'Orcia
"Vivo d'Orcia is not a place, it is a way of life..." The Castle of Vivo d'Orcia lies in the widespread Orcia valley in southern Tuscany, 2 hours from Florence, 1 hour from Siena, close to such cultural jewels as Pienza, Montalcino and Montepulciano, to name but a few.
The hamlet Vivo D'Orcia lies at an altitude of 900 m above sea level. The particular combination of altitude and meditteranean climate creates an unusual whealth of flora and fauna. Many wild animals such as deer, wild boar and foxes as well as the most deliscious truffles call the Monte Amiata their home.
A pope's refuge: the estate with the impressive castle and the romanesque church reaches back to the 11th century. The humble hermitage was transformed into a sophisticated and well-organised agricultural center when Cardinal Marcello Cervini, later Pope Marcello II, acquired the estate in 1534. The property is still owned by the family today, they spend the summer months in residence as attentive and interesting hosts. Incidentally, their castle was featured in the jan. 2005 issue of THE WORLD OF INTERIORS.
Century old chestnut trees cast their shade in the gardens of the houses, ideal for al-fresco meals outdoors. Fresh fruit and tomatoes, spicy sausages, homemade pasta and polenta, mushrooms from the woods next door, truffles, and of course the precious local olive oils and wines.
Tours & Guides
- Montepulciano is a graceful Tuscan hill town, best known for its Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, which was being praised by connoisseurs over 200 years ago and can certainly contend with Italy's best today. The many churches and handsome palazzi, the steep cobbled alleys and vine-trailing stone bastions are essential viewing for anyone venturing south of Siena. On a clear day from the top of the town you have tremendous panoramic views across the countryside, stretching towards Assisi's Monte Subasio, Monte Amiata, the Val d'Orcia, Pienza, and even the towers of Siena.
- Montalcino is beautifully situated on a hill inhabited since Etruscan times, swathed in vineyards and olive groves. It is a quiet, affluent, attractive town with pretty buildings and flower-filled squares, and many shops selling the Brunello di Montalcino.
- Pienza, the unfinished "utopian" city, was commissioned by Pope Pius II in 1459. In just three years the cathedral, the papal and bishop's palaces and the central part of the town were completed, but the extensive project ended abruptly when Pius died only two years after the consacration of the cathedral.
- The Val d'Orcia is a wide valley south of Siena through which the old Via Francigena (the chief route linking Rome with the north) used to lead, passing castles and fortified towns, some of them dating back as far as the eighth century. In San Quirico make sure you see the Horti Leonini, an early Renaissance garden, as well as the western door in the city wall and the Collegiata (main church).
- Florence et Rome can be reached by train in one and a half hours from the nearby station Chiusi.
Monte Oliveto Maggiore. This abbey was founded by three Sienese noblemen who left the city to live a life dedicated to prayer, religion, etc. and who founded the Olivetan order - an off-shoot of the Benedictines. The most important thing to see at this still active and working Monastery is the cycle of frescoes that decorate the monumental cloister. They describe the live of Saint Benedict and were painted by Signorelli and Sodoma. There are also some beautiful marquetry stalls in the church itself. It is a very magical and serene place set in the midst of exceptionally beautiful countryside.
It is home to a dozen monks who specialize in restoring old books, and make wine, honey and olive oil.
- Sant'Anna in Camprena is a rambling monastery on the road between Pienza and San Quirico d'Orcia. A very romantic setting which served as location for the film The English Patient. In the refectory there is a fresco by the renaissance painter Giovanni Antonio Bazzi, known as Il Sodoma.
- Sant'Antimo is surely one of the loveliest Romanesque buildings in all of Italy. It is hard to imagine a more sympathetic combination of architectural grace and natural setting. Originally founded by Charlemagne in 800, the abbey was once home to a prominent Benedictine community. Creamy stone bricks, luminous Volterran alabaster, playful carvings and frescoes of animals give it a peculiarly sunny air. A group of French Cistercian monks now runs the abbey, celebrating Mass with Gregorian chants several times a day.
- Tuscany is famous for its hot springs, belonging to a geothermical system that more or less encircles Monte Amiata, the most spectacular being Saturnia in the south west of the region. Close to Vivo d'Orcia is Bagno Vignoni which has been popular since Etruscan times. St Catherine of Siena is said to have appreciated its therapeutic qualities, as is Lorenzo the Magnificent, whose family built the splendid arcaded pool – a kind of flooded, bubbling piazza, famously used by Tarkovsky for some of the more surreal passages of his film Nostalgia. Bagni San Filippo may go into the books as the world's smallest thermal spa – a telephone booth, a few old houses, an outdoor spring in the middle of the woods with glistening limestone formations, and one small hotel with a public pool.
- Fashion addicts can splurge out at the famous Prada factory outlet, which lies on to road to Florence.
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* Low season : 05 March 2016 - 19 March 2016
* Mid season : 19 March 2016 - 14 May 2016, 01 October 2016 - 05 November 2016
* Mid season 2 : 14 May 2016 - 02 July 2016, 27 August 2016 - 01 October 2016
* High season : 02 July 2016 - 27 August 2016
GUEST REVIEWS, Casa di Lilli, Vivo d'Orcia
Votre site est excellent, vos conseils se sont révélés extrêmement pertinents et la semaine que nous avons passée à Vivo d'Orcia fut merveilleuse.Hadrien Rhonat, France - Août 2015
Wir sind zurück. Leider ! Es war ein wunderschöner, erholsamer Urlaub. Alles hat gestimmt. Die Organisation war einwandfrei. Wir sind rundum zufrieden und wirklich nur sehr ungerne nach 2 Wochen abgereist. Das Haus, die Umgebung, diese Ruhe, der angrenzende Ort mit allen Einkaufmöglichkeiten und div. guten Restaurants .. für einen so kleinen Ort erstaunlich. Die Lage zu den umliegenden Sehenswürdigkeiten optimal. Wir haben nicht alles geschafft und wollen wieder kommen. Man kann das ganze nur weiter empfehlen.U.B., Deutschland, Juli 2014
I would like to say that the holiday we had at Palazzo Cervini in Vivo d'Orcia last week was an experience which left me a deep impression. The house we staye, Casa di Lili, was cozy and a perfect size for 2 people. It had a very gentle and restoring atmosphere, being surrounded by nature. The Cervini family were very friendly and welcoming. We are grateful for Daria Cervini who showed and told us about the estate, as well as local information, in her beautiful English. There are many interesting towns nearby, both historically and gastronomically, and they are connected by rolling hills with trees and farm houses, most beautiful. We also had occasions to share some time with other people. We had a walk and mushroom hunting in a nearby forest with a young family who were renting the bigger house, Casa dell'Ambasciatore, next to ours, and Giulia who worked in the estate's office. On the last evening, we had an impromptu gathering of music and wine under a pergola of vine tree with the Cervini family and residents of the estate. The occasion tied fragmented meetings of people during the week nicely. I hope that many more people will have wonderful experience at the place.Ken Aiso, Great Britain, September 2013
I would just like to give the warmest possible recommendation for this venue as a holiday. We were accommodated in Casa di Lilli, on the Estate of the Palazzo Cervini, which was set in an idyllic location, surrounded by beautiful vistas of woodland and picturesque mediaeval buildings. The weather was warm enough to dine outside, next to the ancient chestnut trees, and the only sounds were the rustling leaves, burbling river and the birdsong. This place is an ideal holiday venue for anyone seeking a simple, escapist, peaceful and inspirational experience. It is ideal for artists and nature-lovers, and has a rich and long history, which is still much in evidence. The buildings have been sympathetically restored, and are well-equipped with all one needs for cooking the delicious and abundant local produce, and adorned with simple but effective artefacts. There is a small swimming-pool set in a charming and sheltered garden, which uses the estate's own spring water, purified with a saline rather than chlorine solution. The Cervini Family were extremely welcoming and helpful, throughout the week, as was their charming representative, Giulia, and we followed their excellent recommendations of places to visit and restaurants. We very much hope to re-visit!Annette Isserlis, Great Britain, September 2013
Casa de Lili est un charmant cottage, juste comme vous l'aviez rêvé. Tout a été rénové dans le respect des traditions toscanes mais la modernité est là aussi. Une cuisine bien pratique, même un lave-vaisselle, et tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour cuisiner agréablement. Le lit est fabuleux, comfortable et vraiment grand. une garde-robe et des étagères sont largement suffisantes pour 2 semaines de séjour. La salle de bains est aussi grande et vous permet de ranger vos affaires à votre aise. La vue du jardin est magnifique et vous pouvez bronzer en toute tranquilité. L'accueil de Giulia était agréable et elle est toujours à disposition si vous avez des questions. Nous avons suivi les conseils et trouvé de fabuleux restaurants. Bref, un endroit où retourner et où la vie tranquille et sereine prend tout son sens. Merci à Trust & Travel pour leurs bons soins avant et pendant le séjour.Isabelle Dunat, Belgique, Juin 2013
We just returned from our stay at Casa di Lilli in Vivo D'Orcia and we are already homesick... And we are at home! Casa di Lilli felt like our little Tuscan home for us (me, my wife Angella and our 1 1/2 year old son Storm). Too bad it only lasted for one week.. The Tuscan weather was in favor of us and we visited wonderful places, tasted the local flavors and enjoyed the Tuscan hospitality. And talking about local flavors. Our arrival dinner at the house provided by the local restaurant I Lecci was absolutely great. So we finished our stay again with a dinner at their beautiful restaurant. But we also enjoyed our evenings with a roaring fire in the big fireplace accompanied by some good local wine & cheese. What could you wish for more?! Last, but not least, we would like to thank Alessandra for her warm welcome, fast acting on & solving of an encountered problem (water heating) and regularly checking upon us with good advice. It's for sure that we will be back at the Cervini Estate!Jason & Angella + Storm Tak, The Netherlands, April 2012
Die casa di Lilli ist der schönste Ort ist, an dem ich jemals Zeit verbracht habe. Die Ruhe ist so unglaublich intensiv, mit der Energie des Vulkans gemischt, und dem sooo gemütlich hergrichtetem Haus. Die unbeschreibliche Ruhe, umgeben von einer mir unbekannten Natur mit den wunderbaren Edelkastanien und Eichen, dem Licht und Schatten den sie spenden. Tagelang fuhr ich einfach nicht weg, weil es so unbeschreiblich schön war. Sobald ich kann, fahre ich sicher wieder hin. EinHighlight war der Besuch in Castello di Potentino, wo ich mich mit Chris und Charlotte sofort verstanden habe. Wir hätten sicher bis Mitternacht interessant sprechen können. Aber ich war auch in La Foce und sehr begeistert. Gott sei Dank nur wenig Touristen. Ich sehe die Wiese vor meinem Haus, die uralten Kastanien und Nussbaeume, das Tal mit dem vielen Ginster, die Rufe der Rehe, die tausende Kuckuks (glaube mittlerweile dass das Val dOrcia der Welt-Treffpunkt dieser Vögel ist .), und Wildschweine die irgendwo herumgraben. Johnathan war ganz reizend. Am letzten Abend hatten wir ein wirklich nettes gespräch, ich hatte mittlerweile sein sehr eindrucksvolles Buch gelesen.Theresa Traun, Mai 2011
Casa di Lilli looked like the perfect place to spend an unusual honeymoon, and so it proved to be. In mid-November we saw the sun shine on autumn leaves, found heaps of chestnuts on our doorstep and enjoyed a roaring fire in the fire place. From the dark wood furniture to the ancient telephone, the appliance in the bathroom, we have found Casa di Lilli to be the cutest hideaway we could image. Our stay was rounded off by an amazing landscape in the Val dOrcia, not to mention the delicious meal deliveried to our door on Wednesday night. Our compliments to the cook, it was perfectly wonderful, especially the spinach-ricotta ravioli and the tiramisu. Grazie mille for a memorable stay!Mme B., France, Paris , November 2008
Es war eine Zeitreise für uns. Casa di Lilly Wir haben über Deinen Namen gelächelt! Wir fahren mit einem Lächeln wieder ab. Wir haben Dich geliebt und Dich gefürchtet! Der Aufenthalt hat uns Erholung gebracht, die wir gesucht haben. Die Geschichte dieses Hauses hat uns zum Nachdenken gebracht. Wir fahren nicht ohne an Euch zu denken. M.f.G.Herr W., Deutschland, Oktober 2008
After 17 hours of roads and traffic, a warm welcome awaited us, including splendid Tuscany cooking and wine. What a way to start our holiday! The surroundings are beautiful; give instant peace of mind and relax you. Weve been to Tuscany before, but weve never seen anything like this. We visited Pienza, Montepulciano, Montalcino and many Fattorias where you can purchase tasteful bits of Tuscany! We very much enjoyed our stay in Casa di Lilly. With the olive oils and wines we take a bit of Tuscany, Vivo dOrcia and Castello Cervini home with us! Grazie Mille, ArrivederciFamily T., Netherlands, August 2008
Wir haben die Ferientage in der Toskana genossen Landschaft, Kultur, die mittelalterlichen Städte, die Ruhe in Vivo dOrcia haben uns begeistert. 14 Tage Wärme und südliches Klima tun richtig gut. Dies wird nicht unser letzter Aufenthalt in der Toskana sein.Herr O., Deutschland, Nottuln, Juli 2008
Casa Lilli and the whole estate of Vivo D'Orcia is absolutely beautiful. Jonathan who met us and showed us around is charming and friendly. Casa Lilli is very well set up and comfortable. The information you provided was excellent, the history of the hermitage and castle, places to visit, restaurants near by.. all this was also in the house, but it was good to read before we went. I would unhesitatingly look for another of your properties on my next visit to Europe, for the high quality of the properties. As well, I found your staff to be very helpful, and would have no hesitation in recommending your agency to others. Regards.Deb W., UK, May 2008
wir sind aus Italien zurück und ich wollte mich ganz herzlich bei Ihnen bedanken für Ihre ausgezeichnete Empfehlung. Die Casa di Lilli war einfach "too cute for words", der Aufenthalt ein Traum und die gewundene Straße nicht schlimmer als die anderen Straßen in der Umgebung. Jonathan war sehr nett und hilfsbereit, und das Essen, das wir für den Mittwochabend bestellt haben, war köstlich. Ich hoffe, wir können bei einer anderen Gelegenheit wiederkommen und werde Trust & Travel auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen. Mit freundlichen Grüßen.Ihre M. B., Deutschland, November 2008
Dear Katharina, we had a wonderfull time at Casa di Lili. The house was perfect, just like was mentioned on the internetsite. Compliments on the site and the photos whcih give good preview of the site. Jonathan was very hospital and everybody at the castle was. In November still a nice place te go and stay.Thanks for everything, greetings.W. R. , Holland, November 2007
The village of Vivo d'Orcia, at less than one kilometer from the estate offers excellent shopping facilites. You will find a small supermarket, a bar and a bank, as well as a typical trattoria specialised in the regional country fare. NOTE: the farmhouse Montecucco lies 17 km from Vivo d'Orcia, please contact us for precise info on distances from Montecucco.
- Abbadia San Salvatore 15 km - 30 min
- Pienza 35 km - 50 min
- Montalcino 35 km - 50 min
- Montepulciano 40 km - 50 min
- Orvieto 90 km - 1 hr 25 min
- Siena 75 km - 1 hr 30 min
- Florence 165 km - 2 hr
- Rome 200 km - 2 hr 45 min


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Hard to say if it was the most bizarre day in University of South Carolina football history. I've only been around the program for a quarter-century.
Taking stock of the two primary developments Tuesday:
--The Gamecocks lost a quarterback.
--Head coach Steve Spurrier might be losing his marbles.
It's hilarious when a head coach gets ticked off enough to become must-see YouTube, unless he represents your favorite team or the largest institution of higher learning in your home state.
Or unless he is acting.
It's constructive to roughly dissect the timeline of South Carolina's odd start to Mississippi State week.
A little after noon, Spurrier entered his weekly news conference at Williams-Brice Stadium and, without taking a seat, said he no longer will take questions in the presence of Ron Morris, a
columnist for The State newspaper whom Spurrier accused of inaccurate reporting in a story that included a reference to basketball point guard Bruce Ellington joining the football team.
Uh, yeah.
That piece, a story about the basketball team in which Morris said Spurrier "poached" Ellington for football use, ran last spring.
And less than two hours after the Spurrier rant, South Carolina officially announced fifth-year quarterback Stephen Garcia's dismissal, complete with quotes from Spurrier and athletic director Eric Hyman.
No more than cellophane used to cover up sour grapes.
Spurrier is a master play-caller, but the ol' fake-the-media while we dump the quarterback and negotiate with NCAA investigators play will not work.
Parting gift?
Morris, contacted late Tuesday, declined to comment "other than to say I stand by my story."
Does anyone think Spurrier is really upset about an Ellington theory halfway into potentially the Gamecocks' best football season?
He is 66. He has endured all kinds of criticism over 27 years as a head coach.
But he has never been in trouble with the NCAA before this year and, coincidentally, this nitpicky stuff with the Columbia columnist started as the NCAA investigation began heating up.
Spurrier has never had a quarterback as controversial as the 34-game starter just ejected.
Spurrier, a wise and very media savvy man, clearly wants reporters to report on this rip-roaring Ellington controversy that has the entire Palmetto State in a tizzy. I mean, you're either on one side or the other with no middle ground -- and please let me know what the sides are so I can sign up.
Spurrier absolutely does not want us to ask NCAA questions or dig into the failed Garcia experiment. Kudos to the Head Ball Coach if he is doing a Tommy Lasorda/Bobby Cox type thing and trying to draw attention to himself to save a player from scrutiny. It's possible that the mock Ellington concern was Spurrier's parting gift to No. 5.
But how sad.
Who's the boss?
Ellington, the former Berkeley High School standout, was thrown into something that could have been settled behind closed doors. Now he and his family must answer a lot more questions.
Football wasn't supposed to end this way for Garcia, a good kid from a great family. He was a 20-game winner as a starting quarterback, 2-0 against Clemson and got the best of No. 1 Alabama.
Ken Hatfield, Sparky Woods, Tommy West, Brad Scott and Tommy Bowden all took a lot of heat as head coaches in this state without pointing fingers -- at least not before they lost their jobs. None of those guys have Spurrier's resume, which includes South Carolina's current No. 15 ranking and a remarkably shiny 15-4 record in the Gamecocks' last 19 regular season games.
Ah, the paradox. Garcia got the boot for failing to successfully navigate within a tightly organized disciplinary structure designed to help him stick it out one more season. But Garcia apparently is not part of the program's bigger trouble with the NCAA, and there was no chain of command clearance for Spurrier's news conference rant. He said he opted for the public attack all on his own.
Well, at least something makes sense.
Surely, Spurrier's boss, if he has one, would have advised against such ridiculousness.
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Given the likelihood that the Parliamentary Labour Party will use its right to select the names that will appear on the ballot to exclude left-wing candidates, if Corbyn is toppled then the Left is definitively out of power, and there will be little reason for left-wing members to stay.
Some days I look in the mirror and hear, 'urgh, not today'. My hair isn't right, my face looks dull and carries the marks of yesterday's mask, the one I have worn to face the day. Other days I take a peek and say, 'yeah, bring it on!', and for sure the day goes better. I might look the same, but I'm more self-accepting, less critical.
Mr Ross's continued work at the EIGHT charities he supports allows him a party for his friends - and let's remember, it's a private celebrity bash, who among them will want to act up in the spotlight? It's not the attendees the police were keeping in order, but those among us who insisted on gawping.
Now the train-tracks and copper-dyed hair (thank you, Sun-in) have gone, my luck has improved, but my feelings for holiday have not. Even in a relationship, I feel there's an impending sense of disappointment. This Valentine's I've created a fool-proof list of non-cliché things to do for both singles and lovers...so you won't have to suffer the same pain.
According to an article I read today, the true way to enjoy Christmas is to lay off the booze completely. Able to hold a conversation with your granny, wrap the awkwardly-shaped toy for your nephew and get stuck into helping cook the dinner without feeling queasy, will heighten and enrich your Christmas experience.
You know what, nude tights are actually one of the most ridiculous creations. As well as falling to pieces through one use, they are literally like a sausage skin. If you have ever made your own sausages you will know that pulling on that thin membrane makes absolutely no difference to the appearance of that sausage.
For once I would be able to hold his hand and properly chat to him without simultaneously having to steer the pushchair and placate the baby with some yoghurt raisins. It was going to be perfect.
So call me the Grinch if you enjoy being around people in the festive periods. Call me Victor Meldrew if you are one of those overly happy people who just LOVE Christmas. Call me a miserable old bitter Scrooge if are one of those people who are always so chirpy, you almost scare people.
So, here's my question to you: Why do you think that your freedom to mock and dehumanize marginalized groups unchallenged is more important than not actively encouraging harm against those groups?
Maybe that's what was interesting about Halloween for me this year: that the extremes of fancy dress just show us up for what we are, imposters riddled with status anxiety and insecurity, so busy playing tricks for an invisible crowd that we forget to notice the treats which lie apart from those seductive, backlit screens.
Earlier this week, while watching a re-run of Charmed over cereal, I naively decided to list my top five favourite witches on Twitter. The backlash was surprising; everyone had their own opinions. This more comprehensive ranking is an attempt to placate my critics before they turn me into a frog.
I know the Government have been busy recently, what with running down the British steel industry and trying to slash tax credits - but they seem to have completely forgotten one of their own consultations.
Everyone knows that accessories can transform an outfit, so why not apply the same logic when it comes to Halloween? It plays well for those who aren't into going all out but want to join in a bit on the dressing up front, but it doesn't even mean you can't go in character either. Some celebrities' accessories are their calling card, you just have to put a bit of thought into your outfit.
"Every story is, in its tiny way, a horror story," says author Chuck Wendig... So lock the front door, check under the bed for monsters, and huddle under the covers as we take you through the three reasons why sometimes, just sometimes, it's good to be afraid.
Daisy Brydon has baked cakes for the likes of Hugh Bonneville and Matt LeBlanc but here's a five-minute 'how to' video she made for The Early Hour. Time for a Halloween bake-off...
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A few weeks ago, a reader e-mailed me my Tribe story of March 31, 2008, with the headline "This season could be one to remember." That forced me to look back at some of my old stories, and started me talking to myself.
Question: Did you really write, "This could be the start of something big" in that opening day story?
Answer: Well, um, maybe I meant the start of some huge medical bills?
Q: You made the case for the Tribe winning the Central Division by writing, "The Indians do have every key player back from the team that was the second best in all of baseball last year." What about that?
A: I was just back from Florida, can I plead sunstroke?
Q: Then you wrote, "That (2007) team was so close ... and yes, the Indians were (and still are) that good ...
A: I think I need a lawyer.
Q: I think you need to explain how on January 27 you wrote, "Pitching wins a lot of games. In the case of the Tribe, it will be at least 92 and they'll contend with Detroit."
A: Victor Martinez got hurt. Travis Hafner, Jake Westbrook and ...
Q: Do you really believe that's the whole problem?
A: Well, sort of ... I mean, they didn't help.
Q: You wrote that you expected a good year from Ryan Garko ... about five times.
A: Maybe it was some other guy named Pluto.
Q: Know how many extra-base hits your boy Garko had in June? Pick a number between 1 and 3.
A: Five?
Q: It's two! And he had only six in May. That's eight extra base hits in two months.
A: I did write two columns demanding they keep Ben Francisco on the team.
Q: Everyone but the Indians knew that was a good idea out of spring training. Do you really want credit for the obvious?
A: I'm like the Indians, I'll take a kind word anywhere I can find one.
Q: You also wrote on Opening Day, "The Indians have won at least 93 games in two of the last three years. They have been to the playoffs seven times in 13 years, twice to the World Series. These have not been your father's or grandfather's hopeless featherheads." Care to revise that?
A: The facts are correct, they have been far more good than bad since 1995. But what we are being forced to watch right now is a very bad team, and the bullpen has collapsed.
Q: Were you worried about the bullpen?
A: I was about Joe Borowski, but I figured one of the Raffys (Perez or Betancourt) could close. I thought Jensen Lewis could pitch in the late innings. I thought ...
Q: Wrong.
A: You could say that.
Q: Doesn't it bother you that Florida and Tampa Bay are contenders? That Minnesota lost Johan Santana, Torii Hunter and some other guys, and the Twins are contending?
A: That is the most disturbing part of the season, how the Indians have not been able to regroup and even play close to .500 baseball. Some fans want to blame most of it on Eric Wedge, but it's deeper. It's the farm system and young players for the most part not coming through. The last first-round draft choice to make a major impact on the team is C.C. Sabathia from 1998. Jeremy Guthrie (2002) would help, but he's in Baltimore.
Q: Doesn't it bother you that headed into Friday night, the Indians had the second-worst record in the American League?
A: Maybe they can market the season as "From Second Best to Second Worst, welcome to 2008."
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Arron Asham is now a Pittsburgh Penguin. By the time the puck drops at the CONSOL Energy Center, Bill Guerin could be a Philadelphia Flyer. It's always tough watching a beloved player suit up for a rival. You're forced to cut any emotional ties that you once had with the player, place all positive memories in the back of your mind and hope a player on your team runs him over like a freight train.
It's almost equally tough – and possibly tougher – to see a player you once hated suit up for your own team. Depending on how long he played for the opposition, you've probably spent several nights cursing his name and wishing for horrible things to happen to him. Then, in the blink of an eye, you find yourself cheering him on.
There have been several players that have worn both black and gold and orange and black. These players have seen both sides of one of hockey's most hate-filled rivalries.
For the record, we're not counting Daniel Carcillo as he never actually played for Pittsburgh.
Ruslan Fedotenko
Feds spent two seasons with the Flyers between 2000 and 2002. He was undrafted and signed by the Flyers. After spending a full season with the Phantoms of the AHL he was brought up to the Flyers eight games into the 2000-2001 season. He played 152 games in Philly, scored 33 goals and recorded 62 points before being traded to Tampa Bay.
Fedotenko would spend four years with the Lightning and win the Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay before signing with the New York Islanders as a free agent. In 2008 he came to Pittsburgh where he won the Cup once more.
Billy Tibbetts
A member of Mount Dirtymore, Tibbetts played parts of two years before being traded to the Flyers. He only played nine games in Philadelphia.
Yes, we've far surpassed our "Mentioning Billy Tibbetts on the blog" quota for the year.
Mark Eaton
Eaton was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Flyers in 1998. He only played 27 games for Philadelphia in the NHL before being traded to Ray Shero and the Nashville Predators for a third round draft pick.
He signed with the Penguins as a free agent in 2006 and won the Stanley Cup in black and gold in 2009. He spent four seasons with the Penguins.
Mark Recchi
Recchi is the one player on this list who spent significant time with both the Flyers and the Penguins. He was drafted by Pittsburgh in 1988 and played with the Pens for four seasons, winning the Stanley Cup in 1991.
He was then traded to Philadelphia for Rick Tocchet, Kjell Samuelsson and Ken Wregget. His first full season with the Flyers was incredibly successful. In 1992-93 he scored 53 goals and recorded 123 points in black and orange, setting a Flyers single season scoring record.
He was traded to Montreal in 1995, but returned to the Flyers in 1999, where he played until 2004.
After the lockout he returned to the Penguins as a free agent. At the 2006 trade deadline he was sent to Carolina where he once again on the Stanley Cup. He came back to Pittsburgh again that offseason. In 2007 he was placed on waivers by Pittsburgh and claimed by the Atlanta Thrashers.
Kevin Stevens
Stevens was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in 1983 but, following a trade, he played his first NHL game as a Penguin. Between 1987 and 1995, Stevens played primarily with Mario Lemieux, recording a career high 123 points in 1991-1992 and 111 points in 1992-93. He was traded to the Boston Bruins in 1995.
Stevens signed with the Flyers in 2000 as a free agent. He played 23 games for Philadelphia before being traded back to Pittsburgh. He retired as a Penguin in 2002 and was hired as a Pittsburgh talent scout in 2005.
Paul Coffey
The Doctor came to Pittsburgh in 1987. He spent parts of five seasons in Pittsburgh, winning the Stanley Cup in black and gold in 1991 before being sent to Los Angeles in 1992.
In 1996 he found himself on the Flyers where he played for a season and a half. He helped Philadelphia reach the Stanley Cup Final in 1997 where they lost to the Detroit Red Wings.
John LeClair
Between 1995 and 2004, LeClair was a fixture in Philadelphia. Along with Eric Lindros and Mikael Renberg, he was a member of the team's "Legion of Doom" line. He recorded 97 points in both the 1995-96 season and the 1996-97 season, scoring 51 and 50 goals respectively. He completed his third consecutive 50 goal season in 1997-98 when he recorded 51 goals.
He signed as a free agent with Pittsburgh in 2005. He recorded 51 points in his first season as a Penguin, but was released by the Penguins in 2006. Perhaps his most significant moment in black and gold came in a preseason game in 2006 when he accidentally dislocated Evgeni Malkin's shoulder.
Outside of Recchi, all of the players listed above are recognized more as a member of one Pennsylvania franchise than the other. Players like Kevin Stevens and Mark Eaton as considered Penguins first while LeClair is much more well-known as a member of the Flyers.
Will the same hold true for Arron Asham? Will history remember him as a Philadelphia Flyer, where he spent two seasons or will he have more impact as a member of the Penguins? Will he endear himself to Penguins fans or will be always be a Flyer playing for Pittsburgh? For those who look down on Guerin for possibly playing with Philadelphia, do you feel the same way about Coffey or Stevens? Or are the circumstances different? Can they drop the puck already?
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Every team, no matter how much success it enjoys, usually has a cross to bear at some point.
Warren Hills Regional High School's field hockey team found its season at a crossroads on Oct. 20 following a 2-0 loss to Voorhees in the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex semifinals.
Warren Hills defeated the Vikings 3-1 and 3-0 during the regular season. The shutout loss on the Blue Streaks' turf field was totally unacceptable, and veteran coach Laurie Kerr let her players know it afterward.
"We were definitely very upset at the time," said senior forward Niki Miller, the Express-Times Player of the Year. "Coach (Kerr) came in (the locker room) and said we could either hold our heads down or come back more intense."
"We were just flat," Kerr said. "There was no communication on the field. We were over-confident. We thought we could just show up and win. If you don't learn from your mistakes every day, you won't grow as a person or team."
Kerr's postgame tirade seemed to do wonders. The Blue Streaks proceeded to go on a memorable run all the way to the NJSIAA Group 3 title game. Along the way, Warren Hills captured the North 2 Group 3 title and tied the 2011 squad for most wins in a season with 22.
For these accomplishments, Kerr is named the Express-Times Field Hockey Coach of the Year for the second straight season and fourth time overall.
"I thought that loss (to Voorhees) really gave us a little edge in states just from a mental standpoint," said Kerr, who was also coach of the year in 2003, 2009 and 2011.
"(Kerr) helped us realize that game was not the best we could have played," senior defender Meghan Dempski said. "We realized we couldn't have a game again where we didn't play well. We obviously fixed it because we went all the way to the state championship."
As fate would have it, Warren Hills' state title dreams were derailed with a 2-0 loss to Ocean City. The Blue Streaks fell to 0-7 all-time in state championship contests.
Despite the heartbreaking loss, Kerr considers the season a resounding success.
"The chemistry was wonderful," Kerr said. "They really got along and worked very well together. This whole year we didn't have any drama or finger-pointing. That's what you dream of as a coach."
Kerr was particularly impressed with how the team stuck together following Superstorm Sandy.
"We didn't see each other for a week," Kerr said, "but the kids still got together on their own, getting on the turf and hitting the ball around. They were all dedicated to the program. I was proud of our accomplishments."
Dempski feels blessed to have had Kerr for a coach.
"She means so much," Dempski said. "She is so brilliant when it comes to the game of field hockey. She knows strategies, knows where to put people to make them shine. She pushes us to be the best. It could be the tiniest little thing, but she pushes us to get better every day."
With a strong contingent of underclassmen, Warren Hills field hockey should flourish for years to come.
"I loved this team with all my heart," Dempski said. "The worst part is knowing I'm not going to play with them again, but they have all the talent in the world to get back and win it next year."
"Twelve of the players that ended up in the state championship game will be back next year," Kerr said. "That's incredible, the experience coming back that's played at a high level. I know what we need to work on to get over the top. We just need to execute."
With Laurie Kerr at the helm, the Blue Streaks will surely be in good hands.


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Chicago FBI forensic experts are helping to solve the mystery of what happened to the puck scored by the Blackhawks to win the 2010 Stanley Cup, the Chicago Tribune reported Friday.
While Kane and his teammates celebrated at the opposite end of the ice at the Wachovia Center, someone picked up the winning puck and it has not been seen since.
After officials and fans had no luck in tracing its whereabouts, a $50,000 reward was offered by a restaurateur and the Chicago FBI stepped in to help.
One attempt to claim the reward has already failed after the FBI used specialized equipment to show that the puck in question was not the winning one.
Officers believe they will be able to compare each nick on any puck that is turned in to digitally enhanced images they have of the winning goal.
"We feel we have enough in terms of visual evidence to include or exclude any future pucks," Chicago FBI spokesman Ross Rice said.
He added: "All we're doing is helping. The people who are doing this are doing it on their own time. They feel they are a part of history."
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i count 264 days left in this year, or was that a rhetorical question.
The latter. But thanks for the info! Why does it have to be 264 days. I wish I could hack this year and make me teleport myself to days where games like Duke Nukem Forever, RAGE and Skyrim get released - And then to my birthday!
Seriously...I was thinking of ME3 every single day - The delay did make me sad for a few moments, but later on it doesn't really matter! It's for the better instead - Since this is the last game that should be rushed into.
So take your time BioWare. I don't care if you guys decide to further delay it to 2013! But make it a game that blows us all away!
Some little snippets of info to feed your appetite! Some spoilers may apply.
"Go here and destroy the Merc base. Ignore the fact our homeworld is being destroyed, these Merc's are really annoying."
Though something else caught my eye... "Think of it this way. At least one level has to be big enough for Shepard to fight using a 50-foot tall Cerberus mech." .... IWANTIWANTIWANTIWANTIWANT...
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"Not right now. Trying to determine how Scale Itch got aboard. Sexually transmitted disease carried only by Varren..... Implications unpleasant." - Mordin, ME2
You have two scenarios primarily, although other decisions in ME2 will also affect some outcomes.
If you decide that all Geth become concious also like Legion, then you have a Quarian Rebel and Reaper problem.
If you decide to keep the Geth as is, by giving the virus to the others, then you have a Geth and Reaper problem to deal with.
Other possible decisions may include (although not 100% certain they will yet, still deciding).
How you treat Tali on the Normandy.
How you conducted Tali's trial.
They are proposing that Tali could be a friend or enemy in ME3.
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All That Sport's official version of Homage to Korea footage:
sad and inspiring.. ..Sua is a 10 year old girl with brain tumor. she was a figure skater and had a dream of being a wonderful figure skater like Yuna. So, her supporters tried to make contact with All That Sports, Yunas agency, hoping Sua could meet Yuna. But, Yuna couldnt come to meet her becuase of Pyeongchangs bid schedules. The event for Sua seemed to end in failure. But, one day, one package was sent to Sua at the hospital. They were a white pair of skating boots with Yunas autograph and her cheering message for Sua. Sua loved them so much and tried to read Yunas messages even if she was too sick to express her feelings. she was so happy that she couldt take her eyes off the white skate boots.
Yuna left Seoul to LA just now. In her interview with Korean news media, she said although she trained during her stay in Korea it wasn't enough for her to decide she is physically in an adequate shape for the upcoming worlds. She said she is not sure for now whether she will be in for worlds, and she will find out in LA whether she will be able to get herself back in shape for the competition when she goes through more intense training sessions.
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I think she will make a big decision and announce it soon regarding her future career as a competition skater. I mean, she can't put off her Sochi Olympic decision too long. It would be very unwise for her to maintain her "not-sure-in-or-out" status up to the one season before the Olympics and then decides not to go for the Games because the Korean public (and some of her fans also) will not take it well at all. I think this season is perhaps the last season in which she could show herself undetermined about the Olympics and be ok with the public and the media.
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I agree with cosmos in that, if she does continue and compete in 2012-13 season, I cant imagine her not eyeing Sochi at that point.
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She would have a month or two to make that decision in LA. I think thats long enough time.
If she decides to skip the whole season, so be it. Sure, her show or public interest in her might lose some of its steam. But I think it should not be important AT ALL in deciding whether shes ready to compete or where her heart is. Im saying this as one of the fans that would love to see her continue competitive skating as long as she can.
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February 1, 2011, 10:22 PM
I really like the saiga .308 but I would like it already converted with a pistol grip, is there any manufacturer that sells them already converted?:confused:
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February 2, 2011, 12:02 AM
Mississippi Auto Arms has them sometimes.
February 2, 2011, 12:15 AM
There are some commercial conversions you can buy. I wanna say Red Jacket?
I've converted 2 of these myself and its really very very easy to come out with a product you wouldn't be able to tell from a professional conversion.
February 2, 2011, 12:40 AM
I think I will just try the conversion LOL
February 2, 2011, 01:54 AM
Head on over to the Saiga 12 forum (http://forum.saiga-12.com/) and check out their resources. They have information on all the Saiga rifles and shotguns. I STRONGLY recommend doing business with Dinzag Arms (www.dinzagarms.com) for your parts. Dinzag is a great guy and sells exactly what you need at a good price. You'll want to buy the trigger group from him, as he modifies them to work properly with Saigas, and the Saiga .308 won't accept an unmodified AK fire control group. Go with the Arsenal two-stage model. The Tapco G2 bumpfires too easily, to the point of being uncontrollable when doing light trigger pulls. That was with a Saiga .223. I'd hate to think what it'd do with a .308.
Conversion isn't that bad. I converted my Saiga .223 in 5 hours in my garage. The hardest part is the bolt hold open. The trick is to use 2 hooks to manipulate the BHO spring while reinserting the hammer pin. The first one is to hold the pin down, and the second one is to manipulate it over the head of the oncoming hammer pin.
February 2, 2011, 05:53 AM
Depending on where you live, you could find someone to help you.
I've got folks over all the time that use the shop for conversions.
Converting the .308 Saiga and the Saiga shotguns is even easier than doing the military-calibered Saigas.
February 2, 2011, 09:25 AM
My advice would be to toss the Bolt Hold Open and spring, original AK's didn't come with em, and they don't hold the bolt open that far anyways. There are videos one is the vimeo video to help learn about conversions.
February 2, 2011, 09:32 AM
Do everything WardenWolf suggested and add www.carolinashootingsports.com to your list.
Dinzag has great bullet guides and some other parts and CSS has "kits" with everything else you need for terrific prices.
February 2, 2011, 09:33 AM
+1 on CSS. Great customer service!
February 2, 2011, 05:13 PM
+2 on CSS and add DPH Arms to the list. Take MAA off for having horrible service!
Good luck on the build. :)
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February 2, 2011, 05:39 PM
Get the Saiga308v.21 ('converted' to correct trigger configuration, wooden thumbhole stock, very sexy).
February 2, 2011, 09:49 PM
I was looking for an AK based accurate SPR and saw this... The guys on this post are doing some pretty nice conversions so I following this thread...
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The Eisenach Ensemble and Mr Simpson's Little Consort
The Eisenach Ensemble and Mr Simpson's Little Consort are two musical ensembles specialising in 'early' music, with a nucleus of four regular personnel, pictured here: Cate McKee (soprano), Piers Snell (viols), Sue Snell (viols and recorders), Phoebe Butler (recorders and viols).
In broad terms, when we perform music of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, where the music is of the polyphonic tradition, viol consorts and consort-songs, we appear as Mr Simpson's Little Consort, and when we perform 'baroque' music of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, where the continuo group is the foundation, we appear as the Eisenach Ensemble. Additional musicians are brought in according to the needs of the musical programme presented. In recent years, we have been proud to collaborate with Christine Whiffen (harpsichord), a founder member of the Eisenach Ensemble, Alison Crum (viols), Roy Marks (viols and lute), Andrew Kerr (viols), Maurice Rogers (viols), Angela Hicks (soprano), Annabella Tysall (soprano), John Alexander (reader), Katharine May (harpsichord), Dawn Johnston (lute/theorbo), John Wearmouth (organ).
Future events
Sunday 13th October 2013 at 3.00 pm, St John's Smith Square
"Le Style Francais" -- Music of Henry Purcell and his French contemporaries
Programme t.b.a., but along the same lines as our 18th May concert mentioned below
Thursday 12th December 2013 lunchtime concert 1.05-1.55 pm, St John's Smith Square
"Sweet was the song" -- a sequence of music for voice and viols
Programme t.b.a, consort songs, lute songs and consort music by Byrd, Holborne, Gibbons, Ferrabosco and Cobbold
Soprano Cate McKee, with Alison Crum, Roy Marks, Sue Snell, Piers Snell, viols
Recent events
Saturday 11th May 2013
"Ayres and Graces" -- An evening in the company of Samuel Pepys, with readings and music
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Jan Moir's review of Umu (The Telegraph)
Joe Joseph's review of Umu (The Times)
Michelin Star Restaurants in London
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by damiansasha, 16 Nov 2011
The service staff were friendly but they did not accommodate a request to replace the foie gras from the tasting menu - which was met with a harsh "NO" from the chef! I mean come on, I'm going to spend £250+ at your restaurant and you can't replace the foie gras with a side of sushi... what a joke.
I seriously don't know how these guys got their Michelin star. The sushi was great but all other dishes were bland and lacked flavour.
Go to Nobu, Roka or Zuma instead. Don't waste your money here.
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There were a few negatives from our visit though. We ordered the signature tasting menu but when the table next to us came to order the same, they were told it had sold out. Not great since that is probably the reason why most people book in the first place and it was only 9pm. Also as we progressed through the tasting menu ourselves we got a definite impression that they were short of some dishes as some of the promised dishes didn't turn up and others came at the wrong time. Maybe they were just having an off night, either way, a Michelin starred restaurant with these prices should be better prepared.
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The food was less than average, the service was incessant (is there a record for how many times your almost full water glass can be topped up in one sitting??), and overall it was hugely overpriced. I wanted to try one of my favourite Japanese dishes, the Wagu Beef, and at £45 I was sure it would be a winner. How wrong I was... the portion was tiny, and what was on the plate was trimmed with sinewy fat.
However, the wine we had was great and I loved the 'Star Trek' front door. Not enough to warrant going back there though. If you are reading this and thinking of a Japanese treat, I would head straight to Roka... that place is rocking.
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Evella Meche Martin
Mire - Funeral services will be held at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Monday, November 15, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. for Evella Meche Martin, 91 who died Friday, November 12, 2010.
Interment will be in the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery in Mire.
Surviving are her husband, Joseph Dassas Martin three daughters, Merida Duhon of Erath, Christine Baham and husband Lee of Mire and Pamela Boudreaux and husband Ken of Morgan City, one son, Joseph "Bud" Martin of Mire, three brothers, Felton Meche of Sulphur, John Meche of Mire and Leo Meche of Mire, 10 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild, 4 Step Great Grandchildren, 5 Step Great Great Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Lucien and Ella LeBlanc Meche, son-in-law Floyd Duhon.
She was born Wednesday, September 3, 1919 in Mire, La, Daughter of the late Lucien Meche and the late Ella LeBlanc .
Friends will be received 10:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M., Sunday, November 14 and 8:00 A.M. until services Monday, November 15, 2010. at Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., Rayne, LA.
Pallbearers will be Lynn Duhon, Damion Edwards, Kenny Boudreaux, Jr., Nicholas Edwards, Seth Boudreaux and Ethan Baham. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joseph C. "Bud" Martin, Ken Boudreaux, Sr. and Lee Baham.
Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141.


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A chamber of commerce in Bay Minette is a form of business network, e.g., a local organization of businesses whose goal is to further the interests of businesses. Business owners form these local societies to advocate on behalf of the business community. They elect a board of directors or executive council to set policy for the chamber. The board or council then hires a President, CEO or Executive Director, plus staffing appropriate to size, to run the organization. The chamber membership is strictly voluntary. They may also include economic development corporations or formal branch of local government, where they work together and share office facilities.
Biofuel: Food In, Fuel Out, But Is It The Answer We're looking For?
(Long Island, NY) In today's environmentally-conscious worldview that is being shared by more and more people, alternative fuel sources are the Holy Grail of the "green" movement. There are many new ways to eschew hydrocarbon-laden gasoline when it comes to filling up your vehicle's tank at the pump, and one of the most oft-talked about are biofuels- mainly ethanol and..


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Deer hunt begins at Presque Isle
John Kaunert heard the shot Wednesday at Presque Isle State Park when Barry Fedei brought down a doe at 7:35 a.m.
About a dozen more shots sounded before Kaunert fired twice and claimed his own doe just after 9 a.m.
Fedei, a Fairview Township resident, and Kaunert, of Ambridge, near Pittsburgh, were among 78 hunters who showed up on the first morning of the annual three-day deer hunt at the peninsula. Hunters on Wednesday took 10 deer -- four bucks and six does.
"We considered it a very successful day," said Jason Heasley, an assistant park manager.
The combined antlered and antlerless deer hunt, held to help manage the deer population and balance the ecosystem at Presque Isle, continues today and Friday. The peninsula east of the Stull Interpretive Center will be closed to the public from 5 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Up to 85 people, using shotguns with slugs, black-powder muzzleloaders or archery equipment, will be allowed to hunt each day.
Heasley said 58 hunters had already applied to take part today. Others can sign up starting at 5 a.m. but must be there by 6:15 a.m. for a mandatory safety orientation.
Park officials estimate the size of the deer herd at 40 to 50 animals and said the ideal number is 15. When the herd increases, the deer can get sick and smaller because there isn't enough food for them or else they start eating too many endangered plants, officials have said.
Fedei estimated the size of the doe he shot at about 110 pounds. Kaunert said his was a good-sized one at about 130 pounds. He intended to have it made into steaks and jerky.
Both men said hunting conditions Wednesday were good.
"It's not real cold," Fedei said as he stood in a portable tree stand south of the road leading to the marina. "Wind's not bad."
He has shot several deer during past hunts at the park.
"It's just a nice place to hunt," Fedei said.
Kaunert's doe was his first in four hunting trips there with friends. He said they drove up to Erie on Tuesday night and were returning to the Pittsburgh area Wednesday afternoon.
"It's a good opportunity to get out (hunting)," Kaunert said.
While a couple hunters said Wednesday morning that they hadn't spotted a single deer, others were looking for a 14-point buck said to have been seen previously on the peninsula.
The four bucks shot Wednesday had racks of 11, 10, eight and six points, Heasley said.
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Marjorie A. Zeman, 85, of Solon, died Friday, Sept. 6, 2013, at the Solon Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial was Sept. 9 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Solon, with burial in Oakland Cemetery.
Marjorie was born May 11, 1928 in rural Solon, the daughter of Frank G. and Tillie (Chaloupka) Reif. She married Robert "Bob" Zeman on Oct. 9, 1946. Marjorie worked at Russells Guide as the mailing department manager for over 53 years, retiring in 1997. She was a member of the Eagles and Moose Club in Iowa City, St. Mary's and St. Wenceslaus Catholic Churches.
Josephine S. Rompot, 97, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, at her daughter's home in Swisher. Services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids. Burial will follow in Czech National Cemetery.
Dorothy Louise Overton, 77, of Iowa City, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.
A graveside memorial service was held Sept. 7 at the Donnellson Evangelical Cemetery in Donnellson, with the Rev. Dr. Barrie Tritle officiating.
Dorothy was born May 23, 1936, in Palo Alto, Calif., the daughter of Nicholas and Hazel (Schock) Sparsman. She moved to Donnellson, with her family as a young child. She was a 1954 graduate of Donnellson High School, where she participated in several activities, including basketball, drama and band.
day, Sept. 1, 2013, at her daughter's home in North Liberty. Memorial services were held Sept. 8 at Christ United Methodist Church in Belle Plaine, with the Rev. Steve Hubbell presiding. Inurnment followed at Ridgewood Cemetery in North Liberty.
Darlene is survived by her husband, Murray, now of North Liberty; her daughter, Becky (Mike Palmer) of North Liberty; her favorite granddog, Misty; and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Pecenka of Traer.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.
Donna M. Middendorf, 82, of Solon, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, at her home. Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Brosh Chapel, Solon. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m. Following interment at the Oakland Cemetery, a luncheon will be held at noon at the Solon United Methodist Church for family and friends.
Charlotte Olga Pavelka Meroshek 94, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, at Hallmark Care and Rehabilitation Center, Mount Vernon. Mass of Christian Burial was held Sept. 6, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church by the Rev. John Flaherty. Charlotte will be buried at Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, rural Solon.
Corey D. Hagen, 47, died suddenly Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Funeral services were held Sept. 3 at Grace Community Church in North Liberty, with the Rev. Brooks Simpson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Corey Hagen Memorial Fund.
Corey was born Sept. 29, 1965, in Iowa City, the son of Kenneth Hagen and Jean Hall Hagen. He was a 1984 graduate of City High School, where he played football, baseball and golf. Corey attended AIB in Des Moines.
A celebration of life for Rose M. (Emde) Brenneman, 90, of Kalona, was held Sept. 6, at the Kalona Mennonite Church. Burial was in Memory Gardens in Iowa City. A memorial fund has been established for the Iowa Lion's Eye Bank at 2346 Mormon Trek Blvd., Ste. 1500, Iowa City, IA 52246 and Iowa City Hospice at 1025 Wade St., Iowa City, IA 52240. Rose Brenneman died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.
Local survivors include former daughter-in-law, Sue Brenneman of North Liberty.
I've added a couple of new signs to my collection this summer.
The signs are not physically collected; just the verbiage.
To date, my favorite is the one I ran across on a fishing trip to northern Minnesota several years ago. While taking a break from angling I went for a walk down a rural road and came across this gem: "No shooting/children at play."
I've always thought it interesting that things without names seem to be somehow more fascinating, mysterious, or just plain scary than things that have names. Names serve a variety of functions: some are descriptive, such as, waterfall, fireplace, sweet corn, football field. Those give us an image of the thing and explain its use. Most names, of course are simply nouns that provide basic information but can cover a wide range of similar ideas. These are things like teacher, vehicle, building, toy and moisture.


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15 NCAA Div. III individual championships
PELLA—Central College distance runners Austin O'Brien (senior, Bettendorf, Pleasant Valley HS) and Eli Horton (junior, Runnells, Southeast Polk HS) are each slated to compete in one individual event before leading the top-five Dutch distance medley relay team in this weekend's 2014 NCAA Division III indoor championships at Lincoln, Neb.
Hosted by Nebraska Wesleyan, competition begins Friday inside Devaney Sports Center at 11 a.m. with heptathlon and pentathlon events.
"We're going to compete as hard as we can and let the results come as they happen," coach Joe Dunham said.
O'Brien qualified for the mile run with the 18th-fastest time in the nation in 4:10.25 at the Wartburg Select Jan. 31. Due to runners competing in other events, O'Brien's time is seeded 10th among the 15-man field and less than 10 seconds back of the top qualifying time. O'Brien also ran the 11th-fastest 5,000-meter run in the nation and the 18th-fastest 3,000-meters. Coby Horowitz of Bowdoin (Maine) owns the nation's top mile mark in 4:00.41.
"I was confident that Austin would qualify in the mile," Dunham said. "He's a great runner and is very competitive. There's not a lot of separation here and each runner is capable of winning. All bets are off when you compete in this atmosphere. It's a great situation for Austin."
Horton qualified in the 3,000-meter run in 8:16.17 at the Iowa Invitational Feb. 21. The Iowa Conference indoor track and field track events MVP's time ranks 13th nationally and is less than 11 seconds behind the top qualifying time. Horton also ran the fourth-fastest 5,000-meters time in the nation at the league indoor meet Feb. 28 and ranks 15th nationally in the mile. John Crain of North Central (Ill.) ran the fastest 3,000 meters this season in 8:05.77.
"Eli has had an incredible season," said Dunham. "His improvements have been pretty dramatic. He was on the national stage in cross country, but this is a different challenge and it'll be fun to see how he responds. Eli qualified in a handful of events, but chose this one. Now he needs to go take care of business."
Despite posting top qualifying times in multiple events, O'Brien and Horton will compete in only one individual event due to schedule conflicts with the distance medley relay.
"We feel really good about the distance medley relay," said Dunham. "Both Austin and Eli wanted to run in the relay, which conflicts with other individual races. Each qualified in multiple events, so we had to make tough decisions. We wish they could run every race, but they can't and they chose the relay."
The duo leads the fifth-fastest distance medley relay team into the national meet. O'Brien, LJ Lipscomb (junior, Johnston), Drew Jackson (junior, Johnston) and Horton make up the four-leg relay—1,200-meters, 400-meters, 800-meters and 1,600-meters—which is seeded fourth in the 12-team field. The foursome ran its No. 5-ranked and fourth-seeded time of 9:50.22 during its qualifying trip to Massachusetts Feb. 15, breaking the eight-year-old school record. Spencer Hammack (sophomore, Ottumwa) is an option for the 400-meter leg as well.
Three of the top-five times this season were posted at the Tufts (Mass.) Cupid Challenge where the Dutch broke the school record. Wis.-Oshkosh's Halloran, Wilch, DeNure and Ramos are the top-seeded relay with a qualifying time of 9:47.47.
"We want to go for the win in the distance medley relay and that's what we're going to do," Dunham said. "We'll be in the race and it'll come down to the end and who finishes the strongest. It'll be an exciting atmosphere and we're going to give it our best. There are a lot of good teams competing, so it'll be a challenge, but we've got as good of shot as any."
The men's mile prelims are scheduled for Friday at 1:30 p.m. with the distance medley relay finals to follow at 6:10 p.m. Saturday's mile final is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. with the 3,000-meter run to follow at 4:25 p.m.


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Some of the most fundamental questions one can ask about star clusters include: Do all the stars form at the same time? Is the formation time dependent on mass? Despite the importance of these questions, answers to them have been inconclusive. The Double Cluster h and Chi Persei (NGC 869 and NGC 884, respectively) is one of the closest, brightest clusters to us. On a clear night, one can even see it with a naked eye!
In this study we investigate the stellar content of the Double Cluster, and determine the ages of its member stars. Mosaic CCD imaging has been taken in a 1 deg2 field around the cluster resulting in new photometry of 4527 stars. Spectroscopy data has been collected using a variety of instruments including the multiobject, fiber positioner Hydra and the Coude Feed. From this data we have obtained new spectral classifications of 220 stars. The reddening and distance modulus of h and Chi Per have been redetermined utilizing these data and used to determine new H-R diagrams.
Before this study the only deep investigation of the Double Cluster was that of Wildey (1964) who used photographic plates and photoelectric techniques. From his data he constructed an H-R diagram which implied the stars were formed during three distinct epochs. Though our results are not final, we see remarkable similarities between the two diagrams; most differences will be due to improvements in stellar evolution models that have come about in the past 35 years.
CLS's participation in this project was made possible through the Research Experiences for Undergrates Program, which was supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 9423921 to Northern Arizona University.
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Heat rice in a microwave or in a double boiler with some raisins and sugar to taste. When hot, gradually stir in half and half until rice has absorbed some liquid and is warm and creamy. Taste for sweetness and dust with a sprinkling of ground cinnamon, raspberries or sliced seedless fresh grapes.
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Hey Scott,
good choice on the zlin, I'm sure you'll like it. I'm using a standard rx pack in mine.
Hope that helps,
Built the Zlin 256 and have 3 12 minute flights, 4 touch an go's, and 5 landings on it. Substituted a Phoenix ice 75amp ESC w/5amp BEC and 33006s30c turnigy batt for the recommended.
These are my observations.
Comes with a lot of wrinkles, like all large great planes models. spent a couple of hours with an iron beating them down.
The 10mm Phillips screws supplied with the medium motor mount are too long for the rimfire .55 back plate. I countersunk the mount's holes and used the screws supplied with the motor.
Endpoint adjust and rates setup is important, small surface deflections will throw this model around greatly. CG and LATERAL balance is critical and will eatup a lot of digital trim if they are not spot on. I am still adding 1/4 ounce weights to the right wing tip.
After 5 landings, I have broken the right gear twice and these weren't hard landings. I may have gotten a defective wing. After the first break I opened up the wing and epoxy repaired the hardwood block dovetailed into the ribs. It had started to spit lengthwise. On the next landing that block completely separated and the gear folded back into the wing. I'm replacing the original gear with great planes Dural large .60. It's a matter of economics, a replacement wing set costs $100, one piece aluminum gear costs $18.
Overall, these are teething problems expected in any new plane. I still plan on flying it in IMAC basic in September. I bought it because it JUST fits in my subcompact car without disassembly.
USA, KY, Lexington
Joined Dec 2007
640 Posts
Thanks for the review. I have a GP Cherokee that I believe has the same landing gear configuration. My right gear hardwood block split too. Like you I opened up the wing and epoxied the crack. My block wasn't even glued to the stringer that it butted up against, only the rib. I haven't had any issues since regluing it but I've abandoned the idea of taking off / landing from grass.
Even on a paved runway the landing gear wires make some weird resonating sound. I try to spend as little time possible on the ground with my Cherokee.
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Joined Jan 2011
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Just got my GP Z 526A for Christmas. Rudder, Wings and Tail surfaces have unshrinkable" bubbled covering!! BAD!! Fuse is OK!! Using new Ultracoat to replace!
Fuel tank location is impossibly high. Bottom of tank is above the needle valve. Huh!! I think this is an Electric plane design only. Tank siphons empty thru the carb. Can you say, Inverted lean out??? I plan to put the tank in the fuse and use a Perry pump. Tank siphons thru pump it's so high, in the factory location.
Manual warns to re-do CA on the hinges. If they didn't do the job right why do it at all. CA won't wick into the previous CA. Just makes them more brittle. It's 1 time deal.
Customer support wants me to ship it back at my expense. I just paid the freight to get it and 2X freight is 1/2 the price of this sloppy built bird. My photos are "unacceptable" though never reviewed.
Great Planes...Your product and customer service are unacceptable!! You won't even answer my e mail after my first phone call.
This plane would make a pretty good kit, since it needs so much re work, why not just put the parts in a box and sell it for 1/2 price.
Not an ARF an ARGH. (giveup & hurl) Tower Hobbies ARF Kaos II is more presentable and functional.
Building since 1955.
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Joined Jan 2011
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Zlin 526 is electric only
Bought this based on a review in Fly RC.
Covering is Monocoat and poorly applied. No skrink left and plenty blisters.
If you plan on using glow look at the tank location and the needle valve location. Bottom of tank is above the needle. Siphons the tank dry just sitting.
Look at all the ventilation holes in the mount box. Where is the oil residue going to end up. Inside the fuse. This was designed to cool the E Bats.
I an going to epoxy ply over the holes and beef up the thin ply just because it's too thin for an IC engine in my opinion. I generally fly 1 plane for several years.
Tank is going to be moved to over the wing and a pump will feed the motor.
This is 1 sorry bit of engineering for glow operation.
Prolly fine for electric if you can shrink the bubbles out or don't care.
Not worth the price with the issues that need fixed.
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The Wrinkled Zlin
I just bought a Zlin-526 January 2011 , my covering is the worst I have every seen, Just like RCforever, I have tried a shrink it with sock iron and a non sock iron per instructions for arf's and a heat gun when the first two attempts failed . The wrinkles are not removable you can only shrink them. I have 3 other arfs from Great planes all a few wrinks that came out easy. It appears that Great planes never fixes problems with there arfs, this plane has been on the market for over a year with the same problem. I though it would have been fixed, but my plane covering is just as bad as Rcforever a year later.
Zlin - Tips
I purchased this model back in December when it went on sale. Mine was quite wrinkled and I worked on a few parts back then planning to eventually get to assembling it - the rudder was the worst. Well, "eventually" finally came this week
Amazingly when I opened the box, the wrinkling did not seem as bad - maybe everything kind of normalized over the months of sitting in my garage. Nevertheless, I did have to work on it a couple of hours to get everything smoothed. One tip that I can offer for the covering is to use the sun. I set everything out on my toasty back deck - it seemed to relax the covering a bit and I was able to smooth it using an iron, heat gun, and a mitten.
As was discussed in the article, the cowl is a tight fit. To help that out, I carefully applied heat to the inside of the cowl and then stretched it over a large PVC pipe - I did this several times until I got a good fit. I also heated the bottom corners and bent them outward slightly. None of the heating deformed the cowl whatsoever. I also left the cowl in place on the fuselage for several days as I worked on the rest of the assembly over several nights.
So far, the rest of the build has been straightforward. Hope these tips help someone else out.
APC 13x10E is what is recommended on the Tower product page.
Joined Sep 2011
19 Posts
Very good review. Spectacular pictures. I was considering 3 planes, but now I think I will defitelly get the Zlin. I have been asking the question around but no one has answered. Is an OS75 AX too big for this bird?
Hey Mark,
Thanks for the comments! I wosh I could help but I'm just not familiar with gas engines. Have you tried to contact Great Planes? They might have an answer for you.
United Kingdom, England, Ilford
Joined Jun 2008
21 Posts
Hi All,
Just wondering after that last post some time ago, if anyone has recently purchased a Great Planes Zlin and if the standard of covering has improved. Looks a nice model and I am tempted to get one and go electric.
Joined Sep 2015
1 Posts
Hi squigintx,
I fly this wonderful plane for 2 or 3 years now and i can recommend it. It's flies like a dream, on rails, very neutral and only the landings are a bit fast (like you can read in the review). On landings it comes in hot and will bump 2 or 3 times.
I have planned to Uncover de bottom of the wing and built in electric retracts (on the right position; also more to the center of the wing) and flaps. For the flaps I will cut of a piece of the ailerons on the inside, so there's more place to make good working flaps.
Mine has a .55 Rimfire and 13 x 10 prop and has more than 10 minutes flite time on a 3.700 mah gensace lipo.
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New Three Bridges Park to open with family activities
Music from De La Buena, kayak rides and food trucks will be included in the opening of Three Bridges Park on July 20.
The new park, developed in the Menomonee Valley from a long-abandoned rail yard, will open at 10 a.m. with short group processions from each bridge to an area of the park across from the 33rd Court Bridge. There will be a ceremonial blessing by a Potawatomi Tribe elder at 10:15 followed by kayak demonstrations, fishing, live music, food trucks and kayak and bike rides until 2 p.m. »Read Full Article
'Billy Jack' star Tom Laughlin dies at 82
Tom Laughlin, the maverick actor and filmmaker best known for the "Billy Jack" films, has died, the Los Angeles Times reported Sunday. He was 82.
Laughlin, who played football at Milwaukee's Washington High School and attended Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, died Thursday in Thousand Oaks, Calif., his family announced Sunday. »Read Full Article(7)
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