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Maarten buis <email@example.com>
Re: st: How to deal with a lot of exogenous variables in Path analysis (help)
Sat, 10 Mar 2007 20:17:24 +0000 (GMT)
--- Yan Cheng <email@example.com> wrote:
> 1. I have two behavior-related endogenous variables 'risk behavior'
> and 'sexual behavior', I assume there are correlation not causal
> relationship between risk behavior and sex, then how do I show their
> correlation in the syntax?
pathreg (knowledge exogenous_vars) /*
*/ (attitude knowledge exegenous_vars) /*
*/ (risk_behavior attitude knowledge exogenous_vars) /*
*/ (sex attitude knowledge exogenous_vars)
> 2. How to calculate the path coefficients of dummy variables? For
> example, I divided the occupation into 4 categories: worker, peasant,
> clerk and unemployed, the reference group is "unemployed", then how
> to calculate the path coefficients of occupation, should I calculate
> the path coefficients of worker,peasant, clerk respectively? what is
> the meaning of them?
A pathmodel like this is just a series of OLS regressions, and path
coefficients are just standardized coefficients. So, for the continuous
there is not problem (they are reported in the beta column).
If you think that occupation is just nominal (i.e. the occupations are
just different from one another, nothing else) than you would add
occupation as a series of dummies which would measure how different
each occupation is to the reference occupation (the occupation you
choose to leave out). Standardizing these coeficients makes less sence
and makes them harder to interpret.
If you think there is some latent underlying continuous variable
underlying occupation (e.g. occupational status) than you can estimate
this scale and the effect of the latent occupational status on the
explained variable. I would first do the regression that are part of
the pathmodel seperately and generate a scales for occupation for each
regression separately, like in the example below. The logic behind this
procedure is explained in the appendix of the following working paper:
http://home.fsw.vu.nl/m.buis/wp/distmare.html . You might want to
experiment with trying to set scales equal. Then I would enter the
scaled variables into -pathreg-
> 3. Are there any indice to show the goodiness of the model?
Based on my intuition and by analogy of other models I know *but not on
any formal argument* I would guess you can just add the log likelihoods
to get the log likelihood of the entire model. -pathreg- does not do
that for you, so I created a new program for you -pathreg2- which I put
below. It works the same way as -pathreg- only the log likelihood is
return as r(ll).
> 4. Before the path analysis, should I conduct the correlation
> analysis among all of variables? If so, cause I have different types
> of variables (continuous, ordianl and categorical), are there any
> command to conduct the analysis at one time?
The correlation analysis in
http://www.ats.ucla.edu/stat/Stata/faq/pathreg.htm is used to fill in
the ``curvy'' line. These are typically the least interesting, so if
you want you can leave them out.
*------------------- begin example for question 2 ------------------
sysuse auto, clear
/*category 1 is very small*/
recode rep78 1=2
/*generate dummies*/
gen rep3 = rep78==3 if rep78<.
gen rep4 = rep78==4 if rep78<.
gen rep5 = rep78==5 if rep78<.
reg price mpg rep3-rep5
/*rep782 is the scaled version of rep78*/
gen double rep782 = rep78 if !missing(price,mpg,rep78)
local b3 = _b[rep3]/_b[rep5]
local b4 = _b[rep4]/_b[rep5]
recode rep782 (2=0) ///
(3 = `b3') ///
(4 = `b4') ///
(5 = 1)
reg price mpg rep782
*-------------------- end example for question 2 ----------------------
*--------------- begin program for question 3 -------------------
*! MLB 1.0.0 10 Mar 2007
*! based on pathreg version 1.0 -- 11/8/01 -- pbe
program define pathreg2, rclass
version 7
/* syntax varlist [aw fw] [if] [in] */
tempname ll
tempvar touse
local totvar "`0'"
local totvar = subinstr("`totvar'", "(", " ",.)
local totvar = subinstr("`totvar'", ")", " ",.)
mark `touse'
markout `touse' `totvar'
GetEq `0'
local vl1 `s(varlist)'
regress `vl1' if `touse', beta noheader
scalar `ll' = e(ll)
display _skip(17) /*
*/ in green "n = " in yellow e(N) /*
*/ in green " R2 = " in yellow %6.4f e(r2) /*
*/ in green " sqrt(1 - R2) = " in yellow %6.4f sqrt(1-e(r2))
while `"`s(rest)'"' ~= "" {
GetEq `s(rest)'
local vl1 `s(varlist)'
regress `vl1' if `touse', beta noheader
display _skip(17) /*
*/ in green "n = " in yellow e(N) /*
*/ in green " R2 = " in yellow %6.4f e(r2) /*
*/ in green " sqrt(1 - R2) = " in yellow %6.4f sqrt(1-e(r2))
scalar `ll' = `ll' + e(ll)
return scalar ll = `ll'
program define GetEq, sclass
sret clear
gettoken open 0 : 0, parse("(")
if `"`open'"' != "(" {
error 198
gettoken next 0 : 0, parse(")")
while `"`next'"' != ")" {
if `"`next'"'=="" {
error 198
local list `list'`next'
gettoken next 0 : 0, parse(")")
sret local rest `"`0'"'
tokenize `list', parse(" :")
if "`2'"==":" {
sret local name "`1'"
mac shift 2
local 0 `*'
syntax varlist
sret local varlist "`varlist'"
*----------------- end program for question 3 ---------------
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Members of the University of Maine System Board of Trustees serve for five years, so a couple of them won't face the wrath of a new governor in his or her first term. But a dozen slots will be up for gubernatorial scrutiny between now and 2014, enough to fundamentally redefine the group.
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Gallery: Clippers Defeat the Grizzlies 93-91
Watch: Video of Chris Paul's buzzer beating game-winner
It looked like the Clippers had blown one of their best performances in recent memory.
But Chris Paul saved the best for last.
His driving one-handed bank shot virtually at the buzzer lifted the Clippers to a 93-91 win over Memphis on Monday night at Staples Center, giving them a 2-0 lead in the best-of-7 Western Conference playoff series.
Memphis rallied from a 12-point deficit early in the fourth quarter, but Paul saved the day.
"That's why they're star players, they step up in the biggest moments and they're able to make plays," Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro said. "It doesn't always have to be the shot but the right play, whether it's a defensive play, a shot, making the right pass, getting someone an easy basket, making free throws. Chris has done it his whole career, especially since he's been here the last couple seasons.
"I have incredible confidence in him at the end of games and during games to manage the game like he sees fit."
Paul scored the Clippers' final eight points.
The Clippers seemed to have the game under control early in the fourth quarter, but the Grizzlies fought back. They finally caught the Clippers at 89-89 with 1:37 left, when Darrell Arthur got out in transition, dunked, was fouled and made the free throw.
Paul came back with a 15-footer with 1:20 left, but with 13.9 seconds to go, Marc Gasol was wide open, took a pass from Mike Conley and dunked to make it 91-91.
Taking possession near the top of the key, Paul drove to his right against Tony Allen. Paul was still at the free-throw line with four seconds left, then gave Allen a little shove and banked in his shot from just outside the key.
"I was trying to get Mike Conley to switch on me because we knew that Tony Allen was their best defender, but he did a great job staying on me," Paul said. "Every time I tried to get a little space to go left, he ate the space up.
"I looked at the clock and said 'All right, I've just got to go,' and luckily I made the shot."
Said Del Negro of Paul: "In the biggest moments, that's when he's usually at his best, because he has the competitive edge and the drive to want to be in those moments, and that's a gift."
The play was reviewed and ruled good, and the officials placed one-tenth of a second on the clock. The Grizzlies could not get a tap-in on the inbounds pass.
The teams go back to Memphis for games Thursday and Saturday. Don't count on a better finish.
It didn't look like matters would get that close for the Clippers with the game they got from Blake Griffin, who had 21 points and eight rebounds.
Paul finished with 24 points and nine assists.
Conley had 28 points and nine assists for Memphis, which trailed 83-71 with 9:34 left. Gasol finished with 17 points and Allen had a playoff career-high 16 points plus 10 rebounds.
Griffin struggled against the Grizzlies before fouling out in Game 1, but he came out with a renewed vigor and the Clippers had few troubles.
Jamal Crawford exploded off the bench to score 10 of his 15 points in the second period and Lamar Odom and Eric Bledsoe also shined off the bench for the Clippers, who looked more like the team that won 17 games in a row earlier in the season.
The Clippers came out intent on establishing Griffin, and Griffin did the establishing, scoring 13 points with five rebounds in the first quarter.
His first basket was a dunk and Zach Randolph, Gasol and Arthur took turns trying to defend Griffin.
Crawford, who finished second earlier in the day in the Sixth Man of the Year Award voting, was the man as the Clippers began to take control in the second quarter. Following his 3-pointer at the end of the first quarter, Crawford hit his first five shots of the second, with a couple of ridiculous fall-away jumpers.
A blocked shot by Odom on Randolph sent the Clippers storming into the frontcourt, where all five of them touched the ball before Odom's pass to Bledsoe turned into a dunk that gave the Clippers an 81-71 lead.


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Discussion in 'Fan Zone' started by Cbz40, Oct 15, 2006.
Saints driving. 24-24.
Titans have ball. Up 25-22.
Tenn 25 - Wash 22, with 2:47 left Titans have the ballon the 35.
4TH AND 5 - pass caught for a 1st down, and calls a time out.
Holt is trying to show up TO by just scoring his third TD today.
Updates on JJ, Ware?
Trotter hurt!!!
Funny. Did Romo pull the ball down and take a sack on his pass to Hurd? Look, playmakers make plays. Did Romo get the ball knocked out of his hands on that td play? That play looked like it was designed for deception with play action and the spin and throw. Did Romo screw it up? Give me a break.
Rose quick pass MURDERED BY NEWMAN - no TD. Cowboys win 34 Texans 6
Phil 24 - NO 24 with 2:46, Sainits have the ball 1st and 10 on the Eagles 23.
Love Drew Brees, he handles the pressure well.
What happened to DW ????
we'd be $ with him at the helm...but we already had 2 other drew's and didn't want a third.
Philly No Timeouts!!
Mcallister just got a huge first down....Saints look like they've got it in the bag....barring a turnover.
Come on Tenn, dont blow this lead.
nice hit on randel el.
Dont let anyone go deep on you.
ball game TITANS!!!
Tenn wins!!!!!!!!
INTERCEPTION!!! Titans beat the DEADSKINS. !!!!!


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Developer: Team 17
Platform: PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system
Genre: Puzzle
Players: Single-player
Launch Date: May 23, 2006
ESRB Rating: "RP" for "Rating Pending"
Re-introducing one of the most popular puzzle games of the past 15 years, Lemmings is ready to go anytime, anywhere with its introduction to the PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system. In Lemmings, players will guide a group of cute, but hapless little creatures within each level from an entrance point to an exit point. Fast reflexes and quick wits are necessary to ensure the Lemmings don't walk to their doom as disaster is at every step, including the perils of raging rivers, steep cliffs, pits of lava, and mechanical spikes that stand between the Lemming masses and safety of the exit.
Developed by Team 17, Lemmings delivers the ultimate in puzzle gameplay, perfect for quick on-the-go gaming on the PSP. Considered to be one of the most widely platform-ported video game of all time, Lemmings will feature more than 150 levels, including new puzzles exclusively for the PSP. In addition, the game will host a new mix of music, custom level creation, and wireless capability for players to share newly created levels.


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It's about 54 degrees during the day here in NC. I have 3 hives and in the process of checking them today I noticed 3 things:
1) The pollen paddies from Daddant in each of the hives had started to mildew. Have only been in the hives about a month
2) The inside of the top covers were mildewing as well. I believe moisture was collecting inside each hive.
3) A few hive beetles had started laying in the pollen paddies. Some larvae had hatched.
I tossed out the pollen paddies and replaced them with new paddies. How do I correct the moisture problem and what are your thoughts on the hive beetle larvae in the paddies?


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Hi from the UK
thought I would sign up and have a proper look, this site comes up on a lot of searches I do.
I've been interested in the pentest/ethical hacking side since starting my IT career 13 years ago, I've bounced around most areas of IT, "jack of all trades, master of non".
i've decided to try and get on with the pentesting side, I see it as a bit of a career change.
I recently took a short course which gave me a lot of info, im looking to soak up all the info I can and eventually take the OffSec examination and maybe move into pentesting full time.


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Charges: Pa. man bagged deer Wal-Mart lot deerAP , Associated Press
Mar. 27, 2013 12:50 PM ET
BLAIRSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — They say you can get almost anything at Wal-Mart. But the Pennsylvania Game Commission says one deer hunter took it too far.
Forty-year-old Arcangelo Bianco Jr. is charged with reckless endangerment and hunting law violations for allegedly shooting across a highway to kill a 10-point buck he spotted in a Wal-Mart parking lot in November.
Defense attorney Jason Huska declined comment Wednesday on the specific allegations but says his client denies wrongdoing. Bianco faces a preliminary hearing May 1 on charges reported by the Indiana Gazette (http://bit.ly/YEmOVY).
Wildlife Conservation Officer Jack Lucas says Bianco fired several shots in the parking lot then retrieved the deer from the side of the highway opposite the store, about 30 miles east of Pittsburgh.
Lucas says the buck is one of the nicest taken in the county in recent years.
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In this episode, Russ identifies a violation of Section 200.7(C)(1) of the NEC. This white insulated wire has not been properly re-identified as a current carrying conductor.
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In this episode, Russ identifies a violation of Section 200.7(C)(1) of the NEC. This white insulated wire has not been properly re-identified as a current carrying conductor.
It appears that the cover of the disconnect is open while the switch is energized (handle in up position). Hope Russ was wearing adequate arc flash PPE.
Are you sure that the white wire is an ungrounded current-carrying conductor? Perhaps someone improprely ran the neutral through the switch. Using a fused disconnect in this manner would violate section 240.22 of the NEC since the overcurrent device on the neutral will not open all conductors if it should operate.
I believe the caption should state that the conductor is not re-identified as an "ungrounded conductor" rather than "current carrying". Grounded (Neutral) conductors do actually carry current.
Pete, thanks for reminding us about shock and arc-flash hazards.
Can't operate my Iphone with my rubber gloves and leather protectors on, so I have to deenergize before I can shoot photos or videos.
Although it is not visible in the video, I made sure to de-energize the power feeding this disconnect and verify absence of voltage.
That is standard procedure for any of my videos or photos where I need to have a panel open or when I'm near other exposed energized parts....
The white wire was definetly being used as an ungrounded conductor.
I do not feel the white wire should need to be re-identified. When there is a white wire on a switch trained personel should know that that wire is now an ungrounded circuit conductor because grounded circuit conductors cannot be switched per section 404.2(B). Is the NEC making it easier for the novice to do electrical work?


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Warren-based trio Six Star General return to action with Spaceship to Planet Cookie (out this week on 75 or Less records), their fifth release since forming back in early 2004. Spaceship stays the course and follows the SSG blueprint of succinct and sludgy rock previously found on last year's Already On One and the 2006 releases Ice Machine and their self-titled debut. Planet Cookie is fuzzy and unrefined, and these guys wouldn't have it otherwise, with guitarist Kyle Jackson utilizing plenty of wah-wah and once again wearing out his Crybaby pedal throughout the 13-track, 28-minute disc. Jackson and bassist Mark MacDougall share the same shredded larynx that recalls Eric Bachmann's early days with Archers of Loaf, and drummer Jason Almeida ably complements the ruckus, underlining the tight-knit bond between the three childhood friends. "Jay and I met in the fifth grade and Mark grew up around the corner from me," Jackson told me earlier this week while chatting up their CD release show at Jake's this weekend.
I asked Jackson and MacDougall about the recording process five albums later. "Our goal for each album is to make sure we're well-rehearsed and knock them out in a few takes," Jackson said. "We start with a basic bassline and build off of it."
"Everyone contributes their own ideas and once it all seems to click, we add some words and move on," MacDougall noted. "Most songs we leave under two minutes in length, other times we take two shorter ones and combine them. We've recorded all our records live in the studio, and only overdub the vocals. It gives the record a raw sound that we like."
The band clearly has an affinity for SST-era bands like the Minutemen and Dinosaur Jr, apparent on songs such as "Something Ripped" and "Fixin' the Fan with Bo." Eleven of the 13 tracks clock in at under three minutes, and SSG boasts having never played the same set twice.
"For a band like us that doesn't really tour because of family and job obligations, playing out locally two or three times per month can get routine," Jackson said, "so we're always working on new material and change up our live sets as much as possible. There is an obvious shortage of official venues, but no shortage of good bands to play with in Providence, and even though each band has their own style, we all understand playing music is not really going to pay the bills. If you have that in common, you tend to see eye to eye on many other things."
Six Star General will be recording some live gigs in anticipation of a new release, as well as an EP of new material by summer 2009. And they may be pulling out a few of the covers found on their 2007 B-side/outtakes release, Sick Stars Sister Cyst, including retooled tracks from CCR to Butthole Surfers to Jonathan Richman.
"We'll be playing most of the new record with only two breaks," MacDougall said, "loud, fast and perfect for people who love rock and roll but have short attention spans.
"If you like Creedence and Black Flag equally, you will leave happy."
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the bear (i'm assuming it was a bear) ate all the comb in one frame, had half another frame, and went away.
both hives appear fairly intact, but the blow to being knocked on its side (hive 1) and actually rolled onto it's top (hive 2) has caused an unknown amount of shifting in the comb attached to the frames.
my hives are pretty standard 10 frame hives w/no supers (i read that pkg bees are best to leave alone for the first year). i pulled out two frames from hive 1 because the comb had slumped out of the frame, so that hive is down to 6 frames. my wife and i righted and reassembled the hives, and plan to get some advice before we go back into the hives.
i'm assuming i should replace all the lost frames, but what i'm wondering is should i pull out each frame to check for damage? do i just peer down in to see if they "look" damaged?
this is our first year beekeeping and we didn't intend to get any honey so we're also a little unprepared to deal w/the 2.5 frames of yummy looking comb that was casualty to the incident. i think we'll just use a big kitchen knife to uncap the honey and get some cheese cloth to strain it. prbbly messy but will be fun for us beginners.
any advice for us? comments?
ps. we're going to eat this honey =)


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Editor's Note: This is part 1 of 2 in a series about childhood obesity in Yolo County. Today's article is about what organizations are doing to combat the epidemic.
A recent field poll revealed that Californians are more worried about kids gaining weight than using illegal drugs.
The poll, conducted for the California Endowment, shows that the number of Californians who list unhealthy eating or a lack of physical activity among kids' two top health risks grew from 53 percent a decade ago to 59 percent today. In contrast, the percentage of Californians who felt drug use among children was one of the top two risks decreased from 49 percent to 43 percent.
According to the Center for Disease control, 17 percent of youth in the U.S. are obese. What are organizations in Yolo County doing to decrease this statistic among children?
Nonprofits like the Yolo Food Bank are working to provide healthy food to children in the county.
One program, called Kids Farmers Market, has Food Bank staff and volunteers set up a farmers market with fresh produce at elementary schools in the county. Over the course of an hour, kids have the opportunity to exercise, learn about nutrition, sample seasonal vegetables and fruits, and select a minimum of 10 pounds of product to take home to their families.
"The main goal of Kids Farmers Market is to give children in Yolo County access to quality, nutritious food and the information and skills necessary to make healthy choices," said April Drips, program coordinator. "It is our hope that the information and food gleaned from our markets will be shared with and utilized by the children's family and/or caretakers."
According to a health department report, the estimated percent of children eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables in Yolo County was far below the statewide estimate, 33 percent compared to 53 percent. Kids Farmers Market is one program that helps increase this percentage.
Each week during the school year, Yolo Food Bank delivers an average of 5,000 pounds of seasonal fresh produce to five pre-selected schools in the county.
Kids Farmers Market operates at four Yolo County elementary schools including Whitehead in Woodland, Westfield Village in West Sacramento, Esparto Elementary in Esparto, and Waggoner Elementary in Winters.
"Our students are given 'fake' money and they can purchase fruits and vegetables," said Maria Lewis, principal at Whitehead. "A fruit and vegetable is featured weekly and students are given a tasting sample along with a kid friendly recipe. Our hope is to encourage our students to eat healthy and promote an active life."
According to the California Center for Public Health Advocacy, California ranks first among all states in the amount it spends on the health consequences of obesity, which is $21 billion annually. California is also one of the leading states in agriculture, grossing $37 billion in revenue each year, and in Yolo County, more than 85 percent of the land is used for agriculture.
Farm to School Yolo, another area nonprofit, links agriculture with the National School Lunch Program and more than 38,000 preschool through 12th grade students in the county.
According to a USDA census, during the 2011-2012 school year, the Woodland school district spent 30 percent of its $1 million food budget on local food sources. In California, schools spend 18 percent of their food budget on local food, while 23 percent of districts have edible gardens.
Yolo Farm to Fork has awarded $25,000 to 16 schools in the county to help them build and sustain more edible school gardens, which help students learn about nutrition. Beamer Park, Dingle, Freeman, Zamora and Plainfield elementary schools in Woodland received a total of $10,500 in funds for a garden coordinator stipend and garden materials.
"Our focus to date has been on elementary schools because children love to eat what they grow," said Beth Harrison, executive director for Yolo Farm to Fork. "We want to start early habits of growing and eating fresh produce."
In 2010 more than 43 percent of the children in Woodland and West Sacramento under the age of 18 were obese, according to the California Center for Public Health Advocacy. Harrison said that low income families are "most vulnerable" because they tend to eat processed foods high in salt, sugar and fat.
According to her, these programs have "strongly impacted" Davis school children by allowing them to maintain edible gardens at 15 school sites serving more than 5,000 students.
First 5 Yolo, an organization that assists families in the community, also works to provide healthy food for children. According to its annual report, in 2012-2013, First 5 Yolo distributed 47.7 tons of produce to Yolo County households with children up to 5 years old. There were 141 distribution events at seven locations, and nearly 800 households were served.
"Childhood obesity is a multi-faceted issue that requires attention in several areas," said Jessica Hwang, a UC Davis intern at First 5 Yolo. According to Hwang, factors that can contribute to obesity in the first five years include diets that are high in calories, sugar, and fats and a lack of access to healthy foods.
David E. Early of MediaNews Group contributed to this article.
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text: I have a 98 which runs real good. It was my father's since new and I bought it from him. I did most of the small fixes and maintenance on the truck, but he has had it at the shop a few times without me knowing what it was in for, and he does not remember much when I ask him questions now about fixes. Anyway, the truck does not get above 160 degrees on the temp gauge. I am betting this is effecting my gas mileage since this thing drinks like a pig. I have gone out and bought a new thermostat to replace the old one which I have not done yet. It also had a radiator leak in the past and has since been replaced, but in the meantime a few tubes of that powder stop leak stuff was dumped in. So my question is, has anyone had any of the same symptoms or any ideas on why the low temp? My father does not remember if he ever had the thermostat replaced or not, but if so...I am guessing they went with something very low temp as a replacement?


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Whisky is an alcoholic drink made from fermented grains. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom kept a supply of whisky in his office. When Cornelius Fudge visited the Prime Minister in 1993 to inform him of the escape of Sirius Black, he offered the drink to the Prime Minister. The Minister was momentarily insulted, thinking he was being offered his own whisky by a guest, but Fudge then conjured his own whisky for the both of them.
Firewhisky appears to be a wizarding variant of this drink.
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- This conjuration of whisky seems to violate the exception to Gamp's Law of Elemental Transfiguration which states that food cannot be conjured. However, it is possible that Fudge is merely Summoning it from somewhere else, or that alcoholic beverages are not considered food for the purposes of the law.
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text: I just got my truck about two months ago. I noticed when the weather started to get colder that the oil pressure runs really high. It runs between 70 and 80 psi when i first start it and until the engine warms up to operating temperature. When it gets to operating temperature it runs just above 40 Psi. It is a 1999 chevy 1500 old body style with the 5.7 in it. I have not had a chance to change the oil it it yet so i am not sure the viscosity of the oil in it. I am going to change the oil next week and put 5w30 in it to see if that makes a difference. I was thinking maybe they were running a heavier oil in it and that is why the oil pressure goes down when it warms up. Does anyone have any other ideas or know of any issues this model may have had with oil pressure? Any advice would be great.


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#FriskyFriday: December 14th 2012
It's the most wonderful time of the week! Frisky Friday is here to save you from your mid afternoon slump.
There's only 12 more days until Christmas so we're making a list of all of the girls we hope to see more of in the new year!
Every week Playboy asks Playmates, models and random hot girls to submit their sexiest photos via Twitter using the hashtag #FriskyFriday. They then filter through the girls to see which ones encompass the Playboy brand the best. Those who make the cut will make it to this page and are one step closer to becoming the weekly #FriskyFriday winner judged by Playboy staff.
If you are on Twitter, be sure to follow @PlayboyDotCom to check out our favorite photos being tweeted out. If you're not on Twitter, fear not! Simply refresh this page randomly throughout the day to catch the best of the best #FriskyFriday tweets.
Want more? Check out our latest feature #TuesdayTease.
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This is my first post of many I hope. My husband has been driving truck for a few years now and we would like to start a business. He's looking to buying his own truck and I'll keep track of the financial aspect. Is there some advice and words of wisdom you could give us? We have two boys under 5 and this is a 5-10 year plan that we are greatly looking forward to bettering our family.
I've looked all over for ideas of what to think about when starting your own trucking business, but no info is as useful as real life experiences. He has a company to work for he will be an owner operator but wants as much verbal knowledge and info before you heads out to get the hands on experience.
Thank you so much for reading and any constructive advice will be greatly appreciated.


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CSPD teams up with non-profit for school supply drive
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The Colorado Springs Police Department is teaming up with a non-profit organization called Teens with Promise to collect school supplies for disadvantaged teenagers in our community.
School supplies needed include backpacks appropriate for high school teens, scientific calculators, 1" binders, red and black pens, notebooks and college ruled paper.
School supply donations can be dropped off at the following police stations through August 31:
|Gold Hills Division
|955 W. Moreno Avenue
|Falcon Division
|7850 Goddard Street
|Stetson Hills Division
|4110 Tutt Boulevard
|Sand Creek Division
|4125 Center Park Drive
|Police Operations Center
|705 S. Nevada Avenue
Teens with Promise is based in Colorado Springs. A woman named Robin Coen started the non-profit in 2004.
Adolescents are referred by high school counselors, probation officers, homeless shelters or other nonprofit groups. Along with supplying their back to school supplies, Teens with Promise also provides school clothing, prom dresses for rent, athletic equipment, medical resources, tutors and other pro bono services.
"Our main goal is to help them fit in at school and feel good about themselves, and a lot of times teens aren't going to admit they can't afford something," Coen said.
For more information about the project, please contact Robin Coen, Executive Director of Teens with Promise at 719-266-0106, or visit their web site.


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From the Left Hand Corner: The Republican recess
What I'd planned to write about this week was the Republican recess. It doesn't affect us in this area directly since we don't have a Republican congressperson traveling our district this month. We have the luxury of Congressman Rick Nolan. He's ever on the move, in and out of the vast district, fast-paced, but following his own instincts as to the needs of his constituents, not the dictates of his national party.
Hopefully, not all Republicans towed the mark, but before Republicans bailed out of Washington for the summer recess, they were duly directed to follow the dictates of a 31-page, single-spaced document, spelling out how they were to act during just about every waking hour of their recess time.
It is another big example of how staged, formatted and lock step the Republican agenda has become. The document leaked before the recess began, so it probably wasn't as effective as it might have been, since some Republican representatives would want to disavow or distance themselves from its dictates.
Nevertheless, others are heeding its terms, so we are hearing and seeing constant repetition of the mantra phrases.
The theme of the House Republican Conference planning kit for August 2013 appears to be attacking Washington, the very Washington they are an integral part of and helped create.
The document instructs the Republican congressperson and staff on how to schedule, set up and stage just about every imaginable type of event and media opportunity in their district. It lays out procedures for organizing and conducting just about every conceivable type of forum, tour and meeting.
Authors refer to the document as a "playbook to help you plan for weeks of events and supporting messaging tactics." They claim the document, "will help you reinforce our message of fighting Washington." (The same Washington where Republican lobbyists outnumber representatives several times over, and House Republicans constitute the majority of their Legislative branch.)
They are told to write op-ed features for their local newspaper, headlining that they are "Fighting Washington for You." They are even given an 11-paragraph op-ed to use, emphasizing the mantras to dismantle "ObamaCare" and "make America energy independent" with frequently repeated usage of "Fighting Washington for You."
The repeated "messages" throughout the document for most all events include "lower health care costs," but "bolster research" (isn't that contradiction?) then "rein in red tape" and "stopping waste and fixing broken government."
As with most Republican pronouncements on those broad subjects, it's all in generality, and no specifics are provided.
Although energy, agriculture, employment and education events and tours are all labeled and referenced in non-partisan fashion, Republican congresspeople are instructed to schedule at facilities of friendly (Republican) control.
For example, when doing a hospital or health care facility tour, the member is told to check how the administrator feels about "ObamaCare" and "confirm the messaging theme in advance of the event." After such facility event, the congressperson is directed to "submit a heath care op-ed and weave the story of the hospital tour into the overall narrative about the 'detriments of Obamacare.'"
Not too surprisingly, the Republican members are directed to partner with the Chamber of Commerce when selecting location and people to feature in their business events.
For Obamacare Media Tours, the directions are even more controlled. Initially, "Confirm the theme prior to the event, and make sure that the participants will be 100 percent on message." (Note: "While they do not have to be Republicans, they need to be able to discuss the negative effects of Obamacare on their employees.")
Maybe we don't need those Republican Congresspeople. Maybe we could save money and trouble by following AGCO's lead and experiment with substituting robots. If an AGCO robot can replace three AGCO workers, how many Republican congresspeople could a robot replace, since they are all being trained to sing the same phrases.
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1957: Chemicals manufacturer Monsanto opens its House of the Future at Disneyland. In the midst of the Cold War and standing at the threshold of the Space Age, the future is where we all want to be. The striking, futuristic structure — elevated on a central pedestal with its four wings cantilevering outward from the […]
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June 12, 1957: Future Is Now in Monsanto's House
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A step up from "the cat's pajamas," Sweet action raccoon was coined by two college men who obviously had brains as big as the universe. They wanted their own way of saying "cool." Only the meaning stresses extremely cool. synonyms "off the chain dawg" "bees knees" "cat's pajamas".
Man 1. "Not only did the Cubs win but I got a hot chicks number."
Man 2. That is some sweet action raccoon!
Man 2. That is some sweet action raccoon!
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Department of Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Treatment
Richard Nance, Director
The goal of Youth Treatment Services is the placement/referral of at risk youth in an appropriate setting. This is done through an assessment process which includes the CASI (Comprehensive Adolescent Severity Inventory), a parent questionnaire, and interviews with youth and their parent/guardian. The assessment fee is $80.
After the assessment a recommendation may be made for a variety of services depending on the best care for the individual. These may include:
PRI Under 21 is a program designed to change actual drinking and drug use behaviors. PRI Under 21 is more than just an awareness program; it is a program designed to change behaviors using education coupled with a research based persuasion protocol.
Youth who have not demonstrated severe use are referred to PRI Under 21 with the belief that we can stop destructive behavior before it is too late.
Cost is $200.00
Intensive and General outpatient treatment programs are designed to help adolescents discontinue the use/abuse of alcohol and other drugs and learn the life skills necessary to remain drug free.
Outpatient services are provided by local private treatment providers under contract with the Department of Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Treatment for these programs.
An individual referred to treatment may be involved in individual counseling, group therapy, educational groups, social skills/behavior modification groups, cognitive restructuring, family therapy, and drug screening.
The cost for all treatment services contracted through the Utah County Department of Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Treatment are based on a sliding scale fee.
Science based prevention programs offered by the Department include Parents Who Care, Communities That Care, and the Prevention Research Institute's Prime for Life under age 21 curriculum for youth with drug and alcohol related legal charges.
We also support school district based programs such as Prevention Dimensions and Student Assistance Programs.


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text: Well it also depends on how high they grade him compared to other players. Maybe they have him as the number one running back in the draft... we really will not know who they have at the top of their board. I have to imagine in the 3rd/4th they would like the potential value at that spot. First round talent no question. We go BPA to fill a need I think personally. If we could use someone at that position and they are the best player on their board for a position that we could use then I'm sure that they pull the trigger on the guy.


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Movies, books, and songs to capture the essence of Vancouver and get you in the mood for travel
The Accused (1988)
Jodi Foster won the 1989 Best Actress in a Leading Role Oscar for her performance in this dark depiction of a Massachusetts rape case. Vancouver's gray dreary winter gave the film a perfect backdrop, and the Vancouver Art Gallery posed as the courthouse.
Look Who's Talking (1989)
Vancouver city stands in for New York in this family comedy where we hear the internal monologue of a baby (Bruce Willis). His mom (Kirstie Alley) finds friendship (and a babysitter) in a "New York City" cab driver, played by John Travolta.
Best in Show (2000)
Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum hosts the prestigious Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show in this wacky mockumentary about dog show contestants and their owners.
3000 Miles to Graceland (2001)
With coifed hair and rhinestone-studded outfits, a gang of Elvis impersonators robs a Las Vegas casino during an Elvis convention. Most of the scenes were filmed in Vancouver.
Eight Below (2006)
Vancouver's surrounding mountains become the Antarctic in this heart-pounding Disney drama about a team of huskies forced to survive on their own.
TV Shows
X-Files (1993-2002)
Shot in Vancouver for its first five seasons, this sci-fi TV drama explored conspiracy theories and paranormal phenomena as it followed FBI detectives Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson), who were charged with investigating the bureau's unsolved "X-Files." Director Chris Carter once called Vancouver the show's third star.
The Concubine's Children, by Denise Chong (1994)
This true-life family history follows a Chinese peasant who left his family in China in 1913 and came to Vancouver in search of gold. Always intending to return to China, he starts a family with his concubine, echoing the experience of many Chinese immigrants.
The Jade Peony, by Wayson Choy (1995)
Award-winning novel set in Vancouver's Chinatown in the 1930s. Tells the story of three siblings' search for separate identities as they struggle against history, culture, family, and poverty.
The Love of a Good Woman, by Alice Munro (1998)
Arguably one of Canada's finest short story writers, Munro lived in and around Vancouver for 22 years. This collection travels from Vancouver to Toronto, capturing both the splendor and aching limitations of love.
Greenpeace: How a Group of Ecologists, Journalists, and Visionaries Changed the World, by Rex Weyler (2004)
With some friends in a Vancouver living room, Weyler co-founded Greenpeace. This book chronicles how the environmental organization grew from a grassroots protest group to an international force for change.
JPod, by Douglas Coupland (2006)
Building on the themes he developed inGeneration X and Microserfs—of the influences, burdens, and ridiculousness of pop-culture—Coupland follows a quirky Vancouver video-game developer, fluent in Internet vernacular but unfulfilled in his corporate job.
Bryan Adams rocked the world with this album, which featured the rock anthem "Summer of '69" and other hits, including "One Night Love Affair." His later single, "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" made the Guinness Book of World Records for longest running number one single on British pop charts (16 weeks).
Known for producing radio-friendly pop music and wearing tight leather pants, Vancouver's Loverboy set loose this 1980 self-titled album, which included hits "Kid is Hot Tonight" and "Turn Me Loose."
The Green Album
With a loyal local following, the alternative-rock band 54•40 produced this 1986 album that included the songs "Baby Ran" and "I Go Blind"—the latter becoming a major hit in the U.S. for Hootie & the Blowfish. The band's name derives from U.S. President James Polk's 1844 expansionist slogan, "Fifty-four forty or fight!"
Thirsty Ears
A staple of Vancouver's jazz and blues scene since the 1970s, the Powder Blues Band still rocks out at local clubs. This album features such gritty hits as "Thirsty Ears" ("Doin' It Right" was on the album Uncut in 1979, before the Thirsty Ears album came out.)
Opus X
Chilliwack is one of Vancouver's most successful pop-rock bands. It started rockin' the airwaves in the 1970s, but this 1982 album brought the world the catchy "Whatcha Gonna Do (When I'm Gone)."
Fumbling Toward Ecstasy
Although born in Nova Scotia, Sarah McLachlan moved to Vancouver in the '80s when signed by Vancouver's Nettwerk Productions. This album launched her sweet voice into homes all over the world, making her one of Canada's most successful artists. McLachlan also launched the successful, all-woman summer festival Lilith Fair.
Save This House
Go to any party in Vancouver and eventually a song from this 1989 album by much loved Spirit of the West will get locals stomping and singing along to the Celtic-inspired songs about Vancouver, and its beauty, politics, beer, and surrounding islands.
Silver Side Up
Few Canadian bands managed to even appear on U.S. pop music charts, but the Alberta-born, Vancouver-based Nickelback is another matter. From this 2001 album, "How You Remind Me" solidified the band's arrival and told the world Nickelback wasn't just going to appear on the charts, it was going to top them, again and again.
Classic Songs:
Over the years, some obscure songs have captured the Vancouver essence—from the building of the Second Narrows Bridge to draft dodging to reminiscing over sunsets:
1. "Emily Carr" by The Wheat Pool
2. "Junkie Song" by The Be Good Tanyas
3. "My Uncle" by Flying Burrito Brothers
4. "The Bridge Came Tumbling Down" by Stompin' Tom Connors
5. "Vancouver, BC" by The Smugglers
6. "English Bay" by Blue Rodeo
7. "Expo 86" by Death Cab for Cutie
8. "The Crawl" by Spirit of the West
9. "Vancouver Divorce" by Gordon Downie (of The Tragically Hip)
10. "Vancouver" by Jeff Buckley
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Here are my predictions:
Giants 12-4
Skins 9-7
Cowboys 9-7
Eagles 6-10
Skins will get RG3 back sooner than expected and he will get banged up alot. I see him playing a max of 12-13 games. His injuries will include more head shots and knee issues.
Cowboys will put up alot of points on the board, however, their defense will be awful with people wanting another secondary change and clean house.
Eagles will be rebuilding.
Giants win another superbowl and all the haters will hate. Tag this for February peeps.


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Lovely Harlem Studio with Wi-Fi
尺寸800 平方尺
Floor No.1
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- 电视机
- 室内火炉
- 互联网/无线网路
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|W 121st St, 10027 New York, 美国
The classical studio boasts traditional features such as wood-panelled walls and an open fireplace. The living space includes a double bed, a full-length mirror, and a dining area. There is a fridge and a microwave, and the private bathroom contains a bathtub with shower.
Situated just a 15-minute walk away from Columbia University Campus, the central location means that guests can easily access many of New York's major attractions with ease. Midtown Manhattan can be reached within 15 minutes' journey via subway.
125 Street Subway Station is only a 5-minute walk away and provides regular services throughout the city along lines A, B, C and D. Guests will find another Subway Station further down 125 Street, which provides access to lines 1 and 2.
住宿规定No smoking allowed.
No children allowed.
No overnight guests allowed.
In the case of lost keys, a fee of $300 will be charged.
If guests choose to use the air conditioning during the summer months, a one-off fee of $45 is required.
Flexible check-out (after 12pm) depends on whether new guests are booked to stay in the apartment. However, luggage can be stored safely in the building on the day of check-out at no extra charge.
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we had a wonderful stay in NY. The appartment is in the basement of an old brownstone house in Harlem. Just a short walk (1 block) to subway an Central Park. Bill, the owner of the building, is also a very nice guy. The apartment was just like it looked in the photos, very chill, everything worked properly. We can recommend the apartment anyway.
The studio met all our expectations. Great location in Harlem, friendly neighborhood. Chris is an excellent host. responds quick if you have any questions. Very service minded. We would definitely recommend Chris studio to every one we know, and wouldn't mind to come back either. // Lars and Anna
Hello! This studio outperform my most worst expectations. Very dirty! The apartment is on the basement floor. At the entrance from the street piles of garbage. The apartment has an unpleasant odor. Very hot. Air conditioning loud noise. Under the windows packages with garbage, so that the windows do not open.
In bathroom huge cockroaches. I do not recommend!
Christopher was very welcoming and his appartement exactly like presented : easy to find, fancy and well decorated, perfect for a couple ! We would definitely come back ! Thanks a lot Christopher !
We felt very comfortable at Chris's studio apartment: while outside it was freezing and sometimes snowy and windy, inside the studio was warm and cozy. It was spacious for the two of us and clean.
People of Harlem are very nice and friendly, always ready to help you.
The studio is in a quiet and safe area, where there are many shops and restaurants.
The position of the studio is also very good, close to the subway and only a few minutes on foot by Central Park North.
Moreover Chris let us check out at 6 p.m. with no problems.
I stayed almost two weeks in this wonderful studio and fell from the beginning like home. The contact to Chris was very friendly and the neighbourhood in Harlem was great. Everything was fine and very special.
Lucky me that I choosed this special place for my very first visit in NYC. And of course I would like to stay there again.
The way to the metro took only a couple of minutes and it is also possible to go by busses.
Thank you Chris that you created such a lovely place!
Ich war fast zwei Wochen in dieyem schönen Apartement und habe mich von Anfang an sehr wohl gefühlt. Der Kontakt zu Chris war ausgesprochen freundlich und die Nachbarschaft in Harlem war großartig. Alles war angenehm und wirklich sehr speziell.
Ich hatte das Glück für meinen allerersten Aufenthalt in NYC die richtige Unterkunft für mich gewählt zu haben. Ich würde rs bei weiteren Aufenthalten jederzeit wieder mieten.
Die Metrostationen liegen gleich in der Nähe, auch kann man wunderbar mit dem Bus fahren.
Herzlichen Dank an Chris dass er dieses Apartement so harmonisch gestaltet hat.
It was perfect. The flat fitted us perfectly. And it took no time to get to inner city with subway. Perfect staying in harlem NY.
Me and my friend had a wonderful time in Harlem and Chris' apartment. The neighborhood is really nice with great restaurants, nice bars and very friendly people
I would definitely recommend this place, I most likely will rent this apartment again when I go back to nyc.
We had a very nice time in NYC and Chris' appartment was part of it. Everything was easy (also late check in and late check out). There is a pretty nice café nearby where we took our breakfast every morning (self made omelett...mmmhhh!). Subway is also nearby and the appartment itself is nice and everything you need. In we travel to NYC again, we will book Chris' studio. Thanks for all, Chris!
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Top photo: Rev. Eddy Hall and Mary Olivo Hall, UTSA President
Ricardo Romo, Dr. Harriett Romo, twin daughters Andrea Hall and
Natalie Hall, and their sister Tina. Second photo: UT System
Chancellor Mark Yudof leading conversation. Third photo:
Steve Murdock, Lutcher Brown Professor of Demography in the UTSA
College of Business. In the bottom photo: a view of the festivities
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Great Conversation! raises $125,000 for scholarships
By Kareem el Dahab
Student Writer, College of Liberal and Fine Arts
(March 3, 2006)—More than 550 guess attended the sixth annual Great Conversation! La Sobremesa Feb. 16 at the Institute of Texan Cultures. The signature UTSA event that benefits the Honors College raised more than $125,000 for scholarships.
The event brings together prominent community leaders and UTSA faculty to host conversations on topics involving politics, business, science, health and medicine, education, the arts, food, sports and religion. The event also increases public awareness about the important cultural and intellectual role the university plays in San Antonio.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
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- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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This year's event featured 58 table conversations on topics as diverse as toll roads, no-limit Texas Hold `em poker, the 2006 Mexican presidential elections, youth sports and travel writing.
Table leaders included outstanding UTSA faculty members, along with San Antonians representing the business, government and religious communities including author Sandra Cisneros, San Antonio Archbishop Emeritus Patrick Flores, former Texas parks and Wildlife commissioner Mark Watson Jr., marketing and political consultant Lionel Sosa, San Antonio Express-News editor Robert Rivard and many others.
This year's co-hosts were Cristina and Eddie Aldrete, Tova Rubin and Robbie Greenblum, Debbie and John Montford, Andi and Rick Rodriguez, and Tracy and Nelson Wolff. Dr. Harriett Romo and UTSA President Ricardo Romo were honorary chairs. The presenting sponsors were Judy and Jim Adams, Jean and Steven Lee, and Andrea Hall and Natalie Hall.
Fraternal twin sisters Andrea Hall and Natalie Hall graduated from the UTSA Honors College in 2000. This year they endowed a $10,000 scholarship to the Honors College. According to the Hall sisters, as beneficiaries of the opportunities extended by the Honors College, they want to give back to the university.
The Halls graduated form Churchill High School as co-valedictorians. Their high grade point averages gained them admittance into the UTSA Honors College. Despite encouragement by teachers to pursue an education outside San Antonio, they wanted to stay close to home - particularly to their parents. Like many UTSA students, they are first-generation college graduates.
After graduation, they both went to Baylor University, where Natalie studied law and is now an attorney. Andrea studied at the seminary and is now a real estate agent.
The Halls' $10,000 scholarship is in honor of their parents, Rev. Eddy Hall and Mary Olivo Hall. Rev. Hall is a Vietnam veteran and former San Antonio narcotics police officer. After his retirement, he became a pastor, taking his ministry to jails, homeless shelters and under bridges preaching to drug addicts. His experience in the narcotics unit drove him to minister to those people. Their mother, Mary Olivo Hall, was a worker at a Luby's cafeteria when she met Eddy. They were married in 10 days.
At Great Conversation!, the Hall sisters thanked their parents for their support, attributing their success to them.
The UTSA Honors College was established in fall 2002. It offers an interdisciplinary four-year curriculum of special classes, supervised research and ongoing faculty advisement designed to challenge qualified students to question, think and excel. Admission is competitive and based on GPA, ACT or SAT scores, an essay and recommendations. More than 600 students are enrolled in the Honors College.


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by Fred W. Gretsch
This coming July 13th is an important date to me. It's the 90th birthday of Bill Hagner—a gentleman who figures highly in the history of Gretsch musical-instrument manufacturing. In fact, for many years Bill was personally responsible for seeing that that manufacturing was conducted smoothly and efficiently.
Bill started working at Gretsch on December 1, 1941—six days prior to Pearl Harbor day. In a 2009 interview with Gretsch Family publicist Rick Van Horn, Bill recalls, "I had just finished high school, and I answered an ad in the paper for someone to work in the Gretsch factory in Brooklyn. I was essentially a clerk. One day I went in to the office of Phil Nash, who was a vice president, and he said to me, 'I want to tell you something right from the start: Someday this is going to be big company. So I advise you, if you have any interest [in a career], learn what you're doing and stay with it." Bill took Mr. Nash's advice to heart.
Because he was working for Gretsch in 1941, young Bill had the opportunity to interact with my grandfather Fred Gretsch Sr. during the last year that Grandpa was running the company. In that same 2009 interview Bill tells the following story about one such interaction: "Fred Gretsch Sr. came in one day and showed me a little piece of chrome-plated metal, about three inches long. He said, 'I took this off of a can opener. Some day you're going to need a piece just like this to use as a throw-off for a snare strainer.' That's the foresight this man had."
One of Bill's early jobs was to prepare the payroll for the factory workers. All jobs were done as "piece work" at the time, and Bill had to review and approve individual pay slips for each job. When he didn't understand an operation that was being paid for, he'd go to the worker and say, "Explain what you're doing to me." In that way he eventually became knowledgeable about every operation taking place—preparing him to become plant manager down the road.
During World War II American industry turned much of its efforts toward war-related production, and Gretsch was no exception. Speaking of these days in Chet Falzerano's Gretsch Drums, The Legacy Of "That Great Gretsch Sound," Bill recalls, "We manufactured musical instruments during the day, till 5:00 p.m. Then I set up a night shift to work till 1 a.m. making wooden parts for gas masks. We made one-inch-wide hoops, like for a bass drum, but only ten to twelve inches in diameter. They were used in the bottom and top sections of the gas mask. Those were the only war products that we made. We also manufactured musical instruments for the government."
Bill remained with Gretsch after the war, eventually becoming plant manager at the Brooklyn factory at 60 Broadway. The 1950s and early 60s were heady days for Gretsch drums, with great endorsers like Max Roach, Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, and Tony Williams on the jazz side, and future superstars Charlie Watts and Phil Collins on the rock side. Those drummers would visit the factory, and Bill would give them the grand tour, showing them every detail of how their drums were made.
When my uncle, Fred Gretsch Jr., sold the company to Baldwin in 1967, Bill stayed on. He eventually moved to Booneville, Arkansas when the drum factory was relocated there. But after operations were established by Baldwin, they brought in their own people to run things. Bill found himself transferred to Baldwin's Cincinnati, Ohio headquarters as Sales Manager.
In Chet Falzerano's book Bill recalls, "[Baldwin] really didn't have anybody familiar with the drum situation. From there on it went downhill. About a year later Baldwin's vice president in charge of all their factories came to me in Cincinnati and said, 'You know Bill, I have to apologize. I should have let you run [the Booneville factory] the way you ran it in Brooklyn.' It was really a nice thing to say, but it was too late."
Bill eventually left the Baldwin Company, and for a short time he manufactured his own line of drums. But marketing problems impeded his start-up efforts, and his venture was not successful. So for a while he took his talents out of the music business completely.
Meanwhile, under Baldwin's management Gretsch's fortunes continued to decline. By 1983 they were looking to sell the company altogether. Baldwin's loss became my gain in January of 1985, when we formally closed a deal that returned the Gretsch Company to family ownership. This was the realization of a dream for me.
Shortly thereafter I wanted to move drum-making operations out of Arkansas and into Ridgeland, South Carolina—where the Gretsch USA drum factory is still located today. Who better to help me in that effort than Bill Hagner? I got in touch with Bill, who was living in Fort Smith, Arkansas, at the time. He offered his services to help in the move of both machinery and inventory. That help proved invaluable in getting the drum-making operation up and running in its new home.
All in all, Bill Hagner spent fifty-eight years associated with Gretsch. His contributions over those years are a significant part of the Gretsch legacy. So, on behalf of the Gretsch Family and all Gretsch fans everywhere, I want to say, "Thanks, Bill…and Happy Birthday!"
Fred W. Gretsch
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Lionel Introduces Boy Scouts of America® 100th Anniversary Collector Train Set
Lionel, a leading manufacturer of electronic model train sets and accessories, is set to introduce an 0-8-0 Steam Freight Collectors Set commemorating the Boy Scouts of America 100th Anniversary. This first time offering incorporates the Boy Scouts' ethos into the Lionel tradition, giving collectors a chance to play and learn with the classic work train set. This set is due to ship in early 2010.The set will include: 0-8-0 steam locomotive and tender, boxcar, bulkhead flatcar with box and wheel load, work caboose, a powerful CW-80 Transformer, FastTrack track sections to create a 40" x 60" track layout oval. The collector's Boy Scouts of America® 100th Anniversary boxcar in this set features Boy Scouts of America® illustrations by Norman Rockwell. Additionally, a special commemorative Lionel patch will be included with each set.Locomotive Features:Transformer controlled forward, neutral, and reverse operation Operating steam whistle with ON/OFF switch Operating headlight Puffing smoke Engineer and fireman figures.Freight Cars Feature:Die-cast metal trucks Interior illumination in work cabooseOpening doors on boxcarMovable boom and operating winch on derrick carExpected Retail: $299.99A BSA® Boxcar featuring the Scout Law will also be available. The decoration on this special boxcar includes the 12 points of Scout Law, the Universal Emblem, and authentic railroad markings. Expected Retail: $59.99To purchase this set or add-on boxcar, locate a dealer near you by visiting the Lionel website at lionel.com.
Cranston Debuts BSA ® Nostalgic Fabrics Featuring Boys' Life cover illustrations by Norman Rockwell
Cranston, a BSA Licensee, has designed a complete line of fabrics featuring illustrations from Boys' Life covers by Norman Rockwell. Under Cranston's Quilting Treasures™ brand, a full array of quilting fabrics including eight complementary patterns in several colors has been created to work together specifically for quilt designs or other similar crafting projects.This collection will be available in Hobby Lobby, Hancock Fabrics, and Mary Jo Fabrics by end of year.For more information on Quilting Treasures, please visit quiltingtreasures.com.
Coveroo Offers Custom Etched Designs for Mobile Devices and More!
What is Coveroo? Coveroo specializes in custom laser etching on mobile and electronic devices such as cell phones, PDAs, MP3 players, iPods and laptops to name a few. Coveroo offers a variety of BSA® designs and illustrations to choose from and areas for personalization. Individuals can choose from laser etching orcolor technology that that bonds the color image to your electronic or mobile device to help prevent from peeling or rubbing off. For more information visit Coveroo at coveroo.com/boyscouts.


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AOL Ireland: Best Workplaces in Ireland 2013
Mar 8, 2013
Marie Goggins, Aengus McClean, Roslynn Williams and Curtis Brown accepting the Best Workplaces in Ireland award for AOL Ireland last night in Dublin
AOL Ireland has been named one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland, coming in fourth in the medium-sized category and is the top tech company on the list at the annual Great Place to Work Awards. This prestigious accolade was presented to the AOL Ireland team in Dublin's Burlington Hotel last night.
AOL CTO Curtis Brown attended the event, along with Aengus McClean, who heads the AOL Ireland team; Marie Goggins, who's responsible for HR across Europe for AOL, and Roslynn Williams, business adviser to the CTO and the Technologies organization.
There are two elements of the Best Workplace ranking: a culture audit and a trust audit in which employee perception of the quality of their workplace relationships is measured with a focus on trust, pride and camaraderie, considered key drivers of all high-performing workplaces.
Dublin AOLers were keen to get involved and share their views, with 92% of the site completing the Trust Audit.
Commenting on the wonderful achievement by 49 organizations, CEO of the Great Place to Work Institute John Ryan said competition for places on the list was at its highest in 10 years as more organizations had chosen to go through the assessment process, clearly appreciating the business benefits of having a high-performing workplace where employees are seen as having a critical impact. "This is a fantastic achievement particularly given the difficult economic backdrop, proving that if you invest time and effort in developing the right culture in your organization, your people will be your best asset and will be key to your business success."
AOL has had an office in Dublin for 16 years and employs more than 160 AOLers. It's located in Heuston South Quarter and focuses on developing global products for AOL Networks, AOL Services and the AOL Brand Group. To see what opportunities are available in Dublin, head to their career site.
.@aolireland named one of the best places to work in Ireland 2013 aol.it/Zmx3OP
- AOL PR (@AOLPR) March 8, 2013


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We have a 2011 Buick Enclave and are using, what I'd consider an absorbent amount of oil, (1 qt every 2500 miles). We are told by the dealer that GM recomends checking the oil at every fill up and this usage is common. On top of this issue we are now taking it back becauce it's leaking oil. Looking at some of the forums it appears that leakage seems to happen aound the timing chain.I've had my share of cars in my life time had never had to add oil so often. Anyone else seeing this?
I'm not familiar with this type of issue but it is interesting how your leak is around the timing chain cover. The dealer will say 1qt every 2500mi is normal, but I disagree since it probably wasn't like that early on. None of my Fords (even V8s) have ever leaked or burn oil so I would be pissed if I had a new 2011 that did. At least you have a 5yr 100k mile warranty.
_______________________________Have you driven a Coyote... lately? The beer can that tows your Chevy or Fiat/Chrysler.
It shouldn't be going through oil like that. Make sure it's getting Dexos1 certified oil (full synthetic) wherever you get your changes done. Also, those engines do not like losing oil. If it gets a few quarts low, you risk stretching the timing chains which is a hassle-filled repair job.Find another dealer for a second opinion and make sure it gets resolved under warranty. Any GM dealership should be able to work on your car. You should be able to do 5000-6000 mile oil changes without adding more than like half a quart.Sorry for your troubles.
Wasn't the 3.6L kinda known for timing chain issues? Has the timing chain cover ever been taken off your engine for any reason?
Thanks for the replys. Taking the car into the dealer this morning. If it sounds like we're getting the run-a-round we'll try another dealer.
I'm having the same issue with our 2011 Buick Enclave. It never leaked before but since my last oil change (about 2 months ago), it's been leaking at every spot I move the car too. I took it to one dealer and they said it was just old oil from my last oil change. I had my car at another dealer to have body work on the lift gate and they noticed the oil leak as well stating I really needed to get that checked out. I then went to a completely different Buick dealer and ran it through service and they said the same, "it's old oil from your last oil change". My concern is that the oil that is leaking looks like fresh oil almost as though you are pouring a brand new quart on the ground, not old looking at all and wouldn't this issue cause my engine to lock up if it runs out? The body shop said it looks like it's leaking from the "front" is all they said. Any suggestions?


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By popular demand, Hope Summer Repertory Theatre's Children's Performance Troupe (CPT) has added two additional showings of "Junie B. Jones and A Little Monkey Business" on July 31 and August 7 at 10:30 a.m.
Junie B. Jones, from the popular children's book series, is an outspoken kindergartener who is going to be a sister for the very first time. Initially acting jealous of the new addition to the family, Junie B. Jones overhears her grandmother calling her new baby brother the "cutest little monkey," and her mind goes wild! Could this new family member win her the best show-and-tell award? Joan Cushing, writer of this show's music and lyrics, is also the adapter of last year's sold-out hit, "Miss Nelson is Missing."
The Children's Performance Troupe's second show is "Go, Dog. Go!" and opens on July 18. Based on the book by P.D. Eastman, "Go, Dog Go!" is a tale of a variety of dogs: big dogs, little dogs, dogs that talk, yellow dogs, blue dogs, red dogs, and dogs that drive. This lively comedic and musical performance will have the whole family howling.
Tickets for both shows have been selling out fast! Make sure to reserve yours by stopping stop by the ticket office at DeVos Fieldhouse located at 222 Fairbanks Ave. between Ninth and 11th streets. Hours are Monday-Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased from the ticket office located in the DeWittCenter, on the HopeCollege campus, at the corner of 12th Street and Columbia Avenue. Hours are Monday-Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.