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Loved ones bid farewell to Marine killed in Nevada mortar blast
Seven Camp Lejeune Marines died from explosion
HICKORY, CATAWBA COUNTY - Family and friends gathered in Hickory Monday to say their goodbyes to LCpl. Mason Vanderwork, one of seven Camp Lejeune Marines killed in the Nevada mortar explosion.
The funeral service for the 21-year-old Hickory native was held at the Bass-Smith Funeral Home Monday afternoon. His family then met with friends at St. Stephens High School, where Vanderwork graduated from. A memorial was held at the school's gym.
Vanderwork was one of seven Camp Lejeune Marines who were killed when a 60mm mortar exploded at Hawthorne Army Depot in western Nevada on March 18, military officials said. According to Camp Lejeune officials, Vanderwork joined the Marine Corps in June, 2010, and was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2011.
Vanderwork's body landed at Wilmington International Airport on March 28. His body was then taken to Jacksonville, for a memorial at Camp Lejeune's Onslow Beach.
In addition to Vanderwork, the other Marines killed were identified as LCpl. David P. Fenn ll, 20, of Polk City, Fla., Pfc. Joshua M. Martino, 19, of Clearfield, Pa., LCpl. William T. Wild IV, 21, of Anne Arundel, Md., LCpl. Joshua C. Taylor, 21, of Marietta, Ohio, LCpl. Roger W. Muchnick Jr., 23, of Fairfield, Conn., and Cpl. Aaron J. Ripperda, 26, of Madison, Ill.
All the victims were part of the 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, based at Camp Lejeune.
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David Fenn ll, 20, from Polk City, Fla., joined the Marine Corps in June, 2010. He was most recently deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2011. An online fundraiser has been set up for Fenn's girlfriend.
Pfc. Joshua Martino, 19, of Clearfield, Pa., joined the Marine Corps in July, 2012. He had wanted to be a Marine since he was about 8 years old, his mother said. Martino was training in Nevada in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan.
LCpl. William Wild IV, 21, of Anne Arundel, Md., joined the Marine Corps in October, 2010. He was most recently deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2011. Wild was a 2010 graduate of Severna Park High School, according to friends and family.
LCpl. Joshua Taylor, 21, of Marietta, Ohio, joined the Marine Corps in June 2010. Taylor had talked about being a Marine since he was about 5 years old, his grandfather said. Taylor served tours in Afghanistan and Kuwait, and was preparing for another tour in Afghanistan. Taylor was engaged to be married, with a wedding planned for May.
LCpl. Roger Muchnick, 23, of Fairfield, Conn., joined the Marine Corps in June, 2010. He was most recently deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2011. According to his grandfather, Muchnick, a graduate of Staples High School, was thinking about going to college after serving with the Marines.
Cpl. Aaron Ripperda, 26, of Madison, Ill., joined the Marine Corps in September, 2008. He was most recently deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2011. Ripperda was about to finish his five-year tour with the Marine Corps in May, and had planned to resume college, his father told the St. Louis Dispatch. Ripperda wanted to pursue a bachelor's degree in business from Southern Illinois University.
According to Brigadier General James Lukeman, the commander of the 2nd Marine Division, the Camp Lejeune Marines were taking part in live fire and maneuver training at the Hawthorne Army Depot, when a mortar exploded at about 9:55 p.m. Tuesday Pacific Time.
"They knew exactly what they got into when the joined the service, and they are simply magnificent," Gen. Lukeman said. " It's a tragic loss when we lose some of the nation's finest."
In addition to the seven Marines killed, eight other service members were wounded. Six of the injured have been identified: LCpl. Sean J. Burke, LCpl. Douglas L. Hand II, LCpl. Myles E. Harris, HM3 Ian S. McClanahan, Sgt. Caleb W. Patton, and CWO-2 Ryan P. West.
According to Camp Lejeune officials, McClanahan was considered very seriously injured. Burke, Hand, Harris, Patton and West were seriously injured and two Marines were treated for minor injuries and released.
Gen. Lukeman said he did not know what exactly caused the 60mm mortar to explode. Military officials said they will look into whether the Marines followed proper procedures, and whether there was a malfunction in the firing device or in the mortar itself.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon is putting a temporary hold on the use of 60 mm mortars until the investigation is complete.
"We send our prayers and condolences to the families of Marines involved in this tragic incident. We remain focused on ensuring that they are supported through this difficult time," said Maj. Gen. Raymond C. Fox, II MEF commanding general. "We mourn their loss, and it is with heavy hearts we remember their courage and sacrifice."
Meanwhile, U.S. Senator Kay Hagan (D-NC) released the following statement in response to the deadly explosion:
"I was so saddened to learn about the seven Marines from Camp Lejeune who were killed [Monday] night in Nevada. Our Marines, and all of our service members, demonstrate their bravery everyday as they serve our country. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the Marines who were killed and those who were injured, and I will continue to monitor the investigation so we can find out what happened and take appropriate steps."
White House spokesman Jay Carney said President Obama is also monitoring the situation closely.
The Hawthorne Army Depot, about 140 miles southeast of Reno, is used for storing ammunition and weapon stocks awaiting demilitarization. The facility also provides high desert training facilities for military units.
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Belly Putters: The Rancor Over The Anchor!
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For some time now, battle lines have been drawn: those who like Neil Diamond and those who don't. No, wait, that's something else altogether. It's actually, those who are vehemently in favor of long putters (a.k.a. belly putters or the anchored putter), and those who are vocally against.


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Tigers finish 11-3 in regular season
The Pine River-Backus softball team finished the regular season 11-3 overall after defeating the Pillager Huskies 5-4 in seven innings on Saturday, May 18.
The Tigers were ranked sixth in their subsection playoffs, and their first playoff game was scheduled at No. 3 Sebeka on Tuesday, May 21.
Tigers 5, Pillager 4
The Tigers scored three runs off three hits and a walk in the top of the second against Pillager. PR-B made the Huskies strand three runners on base in the bottom of the inning to keep their lead 3-0. The Tigers added one more run to their lead in the top of the third, and Pillager managed to get on the scoreboard with two runs in the bottom of the third. Neither team scored in the fourth and fifth, but Pillager tied the game 4-4 in the bottom of the sixth.
In the top of the seventh, PR-B's lead-off batter ground out to third but their second batter, Tatum Sheley got on base on an error. Autumn Ackerman walked and Journee Howard hit a single to bring in Sheley to score a run for the Tigers. The Tigers easily held the Huskies as the first batter got on base but the next two struck out and the fourth ground out to Sheley at third for the last out.
Ackerman was the winning pitcher as she struck out eight, walked three, and gave up 10 hits. The Tigers were out-hit 5-10 and struck out 11 times to Pillager's eight, but the Tigers had no errors to Pillager's two. Nicole Arends and Megan Felthous led the Tigers at bat as they each went 2-3. Arends had two RBIs and Felthous had one.
Tigers win conference title
On Friday, May 17, the Tigers traveled to Bemidji State University and defeated the Blackduck Drakes 9-2 for the Upper Mississippi Conference championship. Blackduck didn't score until the top of the fourth which is when they got both of their runs, while the Tigers scored one run in the bottom of the first, three in the second, and five in the fifth.
Ackerman took the win with three strikeouts, three walks, and allowed four hits. At bat, the Tigers were led by Felthous who went 2-3 with two RBIs. Liz Downie went 2-4 with two RBIs. Ackerman went 2-4 with a double and one RBI. Morgan Demars, Kendra Brasel, and Arends each added a single for the Tigers.
Tigers split at Pequot Lakes
On Thursday, May 16, PR-B traveled to Pequot Lakes to take on the Patriots and Pillager in a triangular. The Tigers played the Patriots first and came away with a 5-2 loss. The Patriots were the first to score as they got three runs in the bottom of the first and they added two more in the third to take the lead 5-0.
The Tigers managed two runs in the top of the fifth as Stephanie DeGrote got on base on an error, was advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt by Brasel, stole third, and got home on a passed ball. Felthous walked, stole second, got to third on a passed ball, and was hit in by Demars. Unfortunately, the Tigers didn't make it past second base for the last two innings so Pequot took the win. Ackerman took the loss as she struck out three, walked two, and gave up six hits. The Tigers only had three hits as Brasel, DeGrote, and Demars each got a single. The Tigers struck out 12 times and walked twice.
The Tigers easily defeated the Pillager Huskies 10-5 in the second game. Neither team scored in the first inning, Pillager scored one run in the top of the second, and the Tigers came roaring out in the bottom of the second with six runs as they batted through the lineup. Pillager managed one run in the fourth and three runs in the fifth, and the Tigers scored three in the fourth and one in the sixth.
Desirae Sonenstahl took the win for the Tigers as she struck out five, walked 12, and gave up five hits. She was relieved by Ackerman in the top of the seventh and Ackerman struck out two. The Tigers were led by Howard who went 3-3 with a double and two RBIs. Demars went 2-3 with a double and two RBIs. Downie, Sheley, Ackerman, Brasel, Sonenstahl, Carlee Staples, and Felthous each added a single for the Tigers.
Tigers split with Nevis
The Tigers split with Nevis Wednesday, May 15, in Nevis to send the Tigers to the conference championship game. The Tigers won the first game as Nevis managed one run in the first and one in the fourth, while the Tigers scored two runs in the fourth and three in the seventh. Ackerman took the win with six strike outs, two walks, and three hits.
The Tigers were led by Demars who went 3-4 including a double and a homerun in the seventh. Downie went 3-4. Ackerman helped herself out by going 2-4 with two doubles. In the second game the Tigers were out-hit 5-8 and the Tigers walked Nevis nine times. Caitlyn Aleckson took the loss for the Tigers as she struck out two, walked seven, and gave up five hits. Sonenstahl relieved her in the top of the third, walked two, and gave up three hits. Demars went 2-2 with a double, Ackerman went 2-3 and Downie doubled.


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US suspects Syria used chemical weapons against rebels
The disclosure created a quandary for Obama, who has set the use of chemical weapons as a "red line" that Assad must not cross.
Washington: US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced the US intelligence community believes that the Syrian government used sarin gas on a small scale against the rebel forces that are trying to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad's government.
The disclosure created a quandary for US President Barack Obama, who has set the use of chemical weapons as a "red line" that Assad must not cross, and triggered calls from some hawkish Washington lawmakers for a US military response, which the president has resisted. In a shift from a White House assessment just days earlier, US officials said the intelligence community believed with "varying degrees of confidence" that the chemical nerve agent sarin was used by Assad's forces against rebel fighters.
However, it noted that "the chain of custody is not clear." While Obama has declared that the deployment of chemical weapons would be a game-changer and has threatened unspecified consequences if it happened, his administration will move carefully - mindful of the lessons of the start of the Iraq war more than a decade ago.
Then, President George W Bush's administration used inaccurate US intelligence to justify the invasion of Iraq in pursuit of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons that turned out not to exist. On top of that, polls show most Americans, weary and disillusioned by the wars just ended in Iraq and now winding down in Afghanistan, have little appetite for another US military engagement in the Muslim world.
"Given the stakes involved and what we have learned from our own recent experiences, intelligence assessments alone are not sufficient - only credible and corroborated facts that provide us with some degree of certainty will guide our decision-making," Miguel Rodriguez, White House director of the office of legislative affairs, said in a letter to lawmakers.
One senior US defense official told reporters: "We have seen very bad movies before," where intelligence was perceived to have driven policy decisions that later, in the cold light of day, were proven wrong. The term "varying degrees of confidence" used to describe the assessment of possible chemical weapons use in Syria usually suggests debate within the US intelligence community about the conclusion, the defense official noted.
The White House said the evaluation that Syria probably used chemical weapons was based in part on physiological samples, but a US official declined to say what kind of evidence it had, like soil samples or blood or hair from victims. The scale of the use of sarin appeared limited, with one US intelligence official noting that nobody was "seeing any mass casualties" from the possible use of chemical weapons in Syria.
The United States has resisted being dragged militarily into Syria's conflict and is providing only non-lethal aid to rebels trying to overthrow Assad. Washington is worried that weapons supplied to the rebels could end up the hands of al Qaeda-linked fighters.
However, acknowledgement of the US intelligence assessment appeared to move the United States closer to some sort of action in Syria, military or otherwise. A White House official told reporters "all options are on the table in terms of our response" and said the United States, which has been criticized for not doing enough to halt the bloodshed, would consult with its allies.
The official said the US military was preparing for a range of "different contingencies" but declined to give specifics. Options available to Obama could include everything from air strikes to commando raids to setting up a Libya-style "no-fly" zone, either unilaterally or in cooperation with allies.
Still, Washington appeared intent on deflecting pressure for swift action by stressing the need for a comprehensive United Nations investigation on the ground in Syria - something Assad has blocked from going forward. Syria's deputy foreign minister, Faisal Mekdad, in an interview with Reuters, dismissed Western and Israeli claims that government forces had used chemical weapons and said it was a "big lie" that Syria was preventing the UN probe.
Assad has clung to power despite repeated US calls for him to step down. More than 70,000 people have been killed in the revolt against his family's decades-long autocratic rule. A military stalemate has set in but Assad has still been able to rely on support from Russia and Iran.
"The reality is that as a country we can't declare red lines and then do nothing when they are crossed. Eventually we have to do something," said Ariel Ratner, a former Middle East adviser in the State Department and now a fellow at the Truman National Security Project. The Obama administration's sudden disclosure caught many off guard. It came just two days after Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and other US officials appeared to play down an Israeli assessment that there had been repeated use of chemical weapons in Syria.
France and Britain have also concluded that evidence suggests chemical arms have been used in Syria's conflict. "The intelligence community has been assessing information for some time on this issue and the decision to reach this conclusion was made within the past 24 hours," Hagel said.
The White House said it wanted to provide a "prompt response" to an April 24 query from lawmakers about whether Syria had used chemical weapons. The legislators' letter to Obama cited the assessments by Israel, France and Britain.
Republican Senator John McCain of Arizona, one of the leading advocates of deeper US involvement in the Syrian conflict, said the intelligence assessment demanded a response. "The president of the United States said that if Bashar Assad used chemical weapons, it would be a game changer, that it would cross a red line," he said. "I think it's pretty obvious that red line has been crossed."
Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein, head of the Senate Intelligence Committee, voiced concern that the public acknowledgement of the US intelligence assessment could embolden Assad and may prompt him to calculate "he has nothing more to lose." "Syria has the ability to kill tens of thousands with its chemical weapons. The world must come together to prevent this by unified action," she said.
In Brussels, the NATO alliance was "concerned by reports of the possible use of chemical weapons," an official said. "As NATO has said in the past, any use of these weapons would be completely unacceptable and a clear breach of international law, and if any side uses these weapons we would expect a reaction from the international community," the official said.
Patriot missile interceptors that NATO has sent to Turkey, a member of the alliance which borders Syria, would "help ensure the protection of Turkey against any missile attack, whether the missiles carry chemical weapons or not," the official added.
(With Additional Inputs From Reuters)
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Successful music program continues to grow
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - As with any educational music program, there is usually an end of-the-year project to have a show to highlight what has been learned.
But the success of the East Tennessee State University Bluegrass and Old-time Music program brings its first-ever mid-semester show featuring eight of their many bands.
As you listen to this year's edition of the ETSU Pride Band you remember that during the beginnings of the bluegrass and old-time music program, it was their only band performing; that's not the case any more. "We have 42 bands this semester and when you have so many groups you've got to find ways to see that they all get do what the music is all about. That's performing. This mid-semester concert is going to feature about eight groups," program director Daniel Boner said.
Just pick a branch of the country music tree and it's represented, even though each class is all about all aspects of the music business. "I think we're trying to have a well-rounded knowledgeable students in lots of different areas, and I think the curriculum really supports that," instructor Jane MacMorran says.
"Jack Tottle was brilliant in the way that he kept the tradition going. When he designed the curriculum originally he said, 'we're going to do it the way that it's done in real life,'" Boner added.
And for the students, real life is doing what they do when they perform. "That's what we're being trained to do. Just like a nursing student is trained to go out and perform nursing abilities, musicians are expected to be able to go and perform," says student Tyler Hughes.
And if you perform, you'll want to record; its all part of the program. "One of the things we want this program to is to just completely prepare the student for life. Real-world touring, traveling experiences, basically everything that's involved with being a musician," recording instructor Will MacMorran said.
So what you see on stage on any given night represents a well-rounded, well-prepared musical performer.


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Blog Archive
Today in Commonwealth Club History: January 30
Thomas C. Hayes discussed "Reinventing Silicon Valley" in his January 30, 1993, speech to The Commonwealth Club of California?.
Today in Commonwealth Club History: January 28
Walter S. Douglas spoke about "Mass Transportation for the Bay Area?" in his January 28, 1955, address to The Commonwealth Club of California.
Today in Commonwealth Club History: January 24
Saving the world with science
By: Mehroz Baig
As someone who's taken a fair share of science classes, I know that it can be difficult to tie the daily homework assignments of configuring compounds in chemistry or calculating velocity in physics to a broader world perspective. But that's precisely what science does: it allows us to understand how our world works and use that understanding to shape how we can address global issues.
Science enables us to go to doctors and be treated for diseases, understand changing weather patterns and the influence of human beings on our environment, and send astronauts into space to walk on the moon, among many other things. Science has allowed us to explore our own terrain and that which is millions of miles away. And the most fascinating aspect of scientific discovery is that it keeps going—the potential to find more cures, explore more of our oceans and solar system, and solve the problems that we face today is never ending.
But it takes more than scientific ability to tackle the world's most pressing concerns: it takes expertise and resources. That's where Dr. Ed Lu comes into the picture. Lu, a former NASA astronaut who is the CEO and co-founder of the B612 Foundation, is on a mission to literally save the world. Dr. Lu spoke at the Commonwealth Club about his project to build an infrared telescope that can go out into space, detect asteroids and track them. His reason for taking on this project was because no one else was doing it. "Our current strategy for dealing with asteroid impacts is luck," he said. "I think that's unacceptable."
Dr. Lu noted that as of today, we have the capability to stop asteroids from hitting the Earth, but without the technology in place to track and detect them as they get closer, we can't do anything to stop them. He explained that once we know the location and speed of an asteroid, it's fairly simple to ensure that it won't hit: if we have about a decade's notice of an impact between an asteroid and our planet, all we have to do is shift the asteroid's trajectory by nudging it, by one millimeter per second, or as Dr. Lu put it, "the speed that an ant walks."
This isn't new territory. NASA's Deep Impact mission in 2005 included hitting a comet. Though the objective for that mission was to gather more information about comets, the same technology can be applied to reorient asteroids. The only problem is that we have to know where they are. According to Dr. Lu, currently less than one percent of the asteroids in space are being tracked. That's the problem he's hoping to solve. Once information on asteroid location and speed is available, more can be done to prepare for their impending arrival. And all this happens over many years: Dr. Lu mentioned that if an asteroid were coming toward the Earth, we could have as much as a 10-year notice before its potential impact. That's enough time to put together a mission to divert its path.
Dr. Lu is adamant that asteroid impacts are "the only global natural disaster that we know how to prevent." And they're going to continue happening. Most recently, as the world was celebrating entering a new year, a small asteroid named 2014 AA, was spotted close to the Earth and is thought to have made impact over the Atlantic Ocean. Dr. Lu noted in his talk that most of the Earth's surface consists of oceans, so if an asteroid comes into the Earth's atmosphere, it's more likely that it will hit water. But can we really afford to take that risk? Dr. Lu doesn't think so. His belief is, "Let's not go the way of the dinosaurs because we didn't bother looking."
Today in Commonwealth Club History
From the archives: Gail Cleland addressed The Commonwealth Club of California? regarding "Struggle for Democracy in Korea: U.S.A. v. U.S.S.R." on January 23, 1948. While in the U.S. Army, Cleland served as senior chaplain for "Southern Korea," as it was then known. He spoke to many groups about the comparative situations in the Soviet-occupied Northern Korea and the U.S.-occupied southern portion of the country.
Our Nuclear Dilemma
By: Mehroz Baig
"It's hard to imagine fallible human beings creating machines that are infallible," Eric Schlosser said in reference to nuclear weapons. Schlosser is an investigative journalist and author of Fast Food Nation and, most recently, Command and Control, which examines nuclear risk. "Nuclear weapons are highly complicated machines and like all machines, they can go wrong," he added.
Schlosser's book documents some of the mishaps that have taken place in our history of owning and expanding our nuclear arsenal. However, as Schlosser admits and Walter Russell Mead in a review of his book in The New York Times points out, there hasn't been a nation that has yet to face the consequences of an accidental nuclear disaster. Schlosser warned that the likelihood of an accident happening increases every day that there isn't an accident. "I think we were lucky [that we haven't had an accident], and there's no guarantee that that luck will last," he said.
Joseph Cirincione, president of the Ploughshares Fund and author of Nuclear Nightmares: Securing the World Before It's Too Late, joined Schlosser at the Commonwealth Club for a discussion recently on nuclear safety. He noted another argument for reducing our nuclear arsenal: the sheer cost of maintaining and updating nuclear weapons. A report by the Ploughshares Fund estimates that the United States will spend anywhere between $620 and $661 billion dollars on nuclear weapons in the next 10 years. And though it's understandable that creating and maintaining nuclear weapons is costly, there is some questioning about where that money is going.
An article in Time magazine reported that in October 2013, the Pentagon requested approximately $10 billion in funding to update the country's B61 bombs. However, we had already developed a more advanced version of the B61: the B83. The problem? The B83 is much too destructive. The article reported, "The B83, truth be told, is a city-destroyer. First detonated in 1984, its yield (adjustable, but about a megaton) is 75 times that of the 'Little Boy' that destroyed Hiroshima." That means that it's not very good at being a deterrent, one of the reasons why we keep nuclear weapons. The reason is that more than likely, our government wouldn't use such a strong weapon against an enemy due to the much higher number of casualties and destruction it would cause because, it could be against international law. If the United States faced an attack and retaliated by obliterating a city, it would be in violation of the Geneva Conventions and the principle of proportionality, which requires attacks in armed conflict to take into account the destruction they would cause compared to the military advantage they yield.
Kennette Benedict, executive director and publisher of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, makes another argument for reducing our nuclear arsenal: the increased ability to use diverted funds to strengthen the U.S. economy. In an article for the Bulletin, she notes, "The diversion of investment into military production leaves a society with fewer resources for housing, agriculture, and education," and goes on to add, "public sector investment, as well as production in the civilian economy, are engines of long-term growth." The money that would be saved from nuclear spending could indeed be put to good use elsewhere, to improve the myriad issues the United States is currently facing, including education, unemployment, and weakening infrastructure.
Complete denuclearization might be unrealistic, especially with other nations acquiring or working toward acquiring nuclear weapons. However, the argument that Schlosser, Cirincione, and Benedict make is that the thousands of nuclear weapons we currently possess are an unnecessary source of danger, not only physically but also economically. Cirincione noted that in order to use nuclear weapons as a deterrent, the United States only needs about 500 of them, not the estimated 7,700 we currently have. "Several hundred seems to be what many military and national security experts think will serve our deterrence needs," he said during his discussion at the Commonwealth Club.
Mead agrees, noting in his review, "[Schlosser's] core recommendation that the United States explore the possibilities of operating a minimal deterrent, the smallest number of nuclear weapons needed to prevent adversaries from contemplating a nuclear attack on us, may be the most hopeful direction in which we can look." The United States is slowly moving in that direction, having signed the New START treaty with Russia, which aims to reduce the nuclear arsenals of both nations. The treaty's duration is 10 years and reduces the number of weapons to 1,550. And though the president is working toward further reducing our nuclear arsenal along with that of Russia's, we'll have to wait to see how long it takes, and hope that the luck that's kept a nuclear accident from happening up until now comes along for the ride.


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We'll show you how to dress up a dull deck with sturdy, handsome railing that provides a wide-open view. The tinted glass is strong and safe, and it adds flair to your outdoor space. This article explains everything you need to build the railing for your deck.
Whether you're trying to keep track of your kids or to simply enjoy a soothing view of nature, most deck rails impede your view as you recline on your deck. To solve this challenge, we designed a cedar and tinted glass railing that not only improves your view but is strong and safe as well. And it adds a distinctive touch to your home's outdoor living area.
This design can replace your current railing or fit nicely on a new deck. And you can customize it to fit any length between posts—you simply cut longer or shorter rails and plates, then order the appropriate glass size and number of spindles.
It features several classic rail components—4x4s, 2x4s and 2x2s—then adds the flair of routed 1x3s, 3/8-in. tinted safety glass and decorative post caps.
In this article, we'll show you how to construct both the cedar spindle and the glass railing sections, as well as how to cut the posts and connect all the parts so they're strong and safe.
This project involves basic carpentry skills. The only special tools you need are a router with a 3/8-in. corner round-over bit, and a 3/8-in. x 12-in.drill bit to bore through posts and rim joists. We also recommend an air-powered finish nailer. It will make your project go faster and help you nail close to the glass without cracking it.
Figure the cost at about $37 for each 5-ft. section of the cedar spindle railing. The same size section in cedar and 3/8-in. safety tempered, tinted glass will cost about $240. This glass is pricy! Glass retailers also sell 1/4-in. tinted, safety tempered glass at less than half the cost of 3/8-in.,but call your local building inspector to see if it meets local codes. We recommend the 3/8-in. thickness because it can handle more abuse and span longer rail sections than 1/4-in. glass. Avoid clear glass; birds will bash into it because they can't see it. Most glass companies offer a bronze (which we used) or a gray tint.
First, decide which rail sections need glass to improve your view. Use it to highlight a feature such as a lake, grove of trees, children's play area or garden. Or it could correspond to a sliding door on the house to extend your view through the railing.
Next, plan your post locations. Start with posts at all 90-degree deck corners and next to the house. For angles less than 90 degrees, place posts to one side of the angle to avoid complex notch cuts (opening photo and Photo 4). Then add posts in-between, so no rail section is longer than 6 ft. between posts. Now calculate all the materials you need (use Figure A) and place your order for delivery.
When you call a local glass retailer, make sure you request safety tempered, tinted glass with a height of 29 in., even though the actual space is 29-1/2 in. between the top and bottom rails. The length of the glass will be the distance between posts minus 3 in. (there's a 1-1/2 in. gap between the post and the glass on each end). And don't forget to obtain a building permit if needed in your area.
Plan the number of 4x4 posts you need and cut them to length (Figure A). Notch the post by making a dozen crosscuts with a circular saw, and then use a wood chisel to chip out the notch until smooth.
Bore 1-in. starter holes 1/2 in. deep to recess the bolt head and washer. Finish the clearance holes with a 3/8-in. bit. Cut a 45-degree bevel 3/4 in. from the end.
Notch the decking flush with the rim joist. Slip the notched post into place and plumb it. Drive a pair of 3-in. deck screws to temporarily secure the posts to the joist.
If decking hangs out past the rim joists, mark the post locations and cut back overhanging decking with a jigsaw so each 4x4 post will attach flush to the joist. Then place posts on sawhorses and cut each 47 in. long. Use a square as a guide for straight cuts. Then cut a 1-in.notch in the lower end of each post (Figure A). Set your circular saw to cut 1 in. deep and crosscut the post as shown (Photo 1).
Then place a wood chisel between cuts and snap off the pieces. Shave the cut area smooth with your chisel. To notch a corner post, cut a 1-in.deep saw kerf in each side. Then trim the notch with a sharp chisel.
Set your circular saw at 45 degrees and cut a bevel 3/4 in. from the end (Photo 2). Center 3/8-in. bolt holes 2 in. and 6 in. from the bottom of the post (Figure A). For corner posts, a carriage bolt won't work, so use a pair of 3/8-in. lag screws. Position one on each side so they enter the rim joist, and pre-drill with a 1/4-in. bit.
Now you're ready to attach each post to the rim joist (Photo 3). Place the post upright in the notched decking and drive the 3-in.deck screws inside the upper 1/2-in. deep recess to hold the post in place. Plumb the post side-to-side and front-to-back at this point, then add the lower screw (Figure A). These screw heads will be hidden by the carriage bolt head. The screws allow flexibility when assembling the rail. But the rail won't be strong and safe until you fasten the bolts later.
Measure between two posts to obtain the precise length for the 2x4 rails and 1x3 plates. Cut them to length. Then pre-drill and toe-screw the bottom rails into place using a 2x4 spacer to hold them solid.
Pre-drill and toe-screw the top rail into the post using a clamped block above it so the rail won't slide upward. Now drill 3/8-in. holes through the rim joists and secure all posts with 3/8-in. carriage bolts.
We designed the framework for the glass railing and the cedar spindle railing to be identical. Measure between each pair of posts (at the decking level) and use this length for both top and bottom 2x4 rails, and top and bottom 1x3 plates (Figure A). (Note: if you can't buy cedar 1x3s, rip 1x6s in half.)
If rails meet posts at 45 degrees, keep the inside edge of the rail flush with the inside corner of the post. Cut off the outside edge of the rail so it's flush with the post (Figure A). Cut the rails and plates and assemble the framework by toe-screwing the bottom rails into the posts using two 3-in. deck screws.
Pre-drill holes first (for both rails) using a 1/8-in. bit to prevent splitting. Use a scrap 2x4 spacer on edge as shown (Photo 4). Next, mark the posts at 31 in. from the top of the bottom rail and clamp a stop block at that mark. Push the top rail up against it and fasten it with a pair of 3-in. screws (Photo 5).
Now that the rails are installed and the posts are plumb, drive a long 3/8-in.drill bit through the posts and joists. Then install the carriage bolts (and lag screws on corner posts) and tighten.
Cut the 1x3 plates to match the rails. Clamp and rout their edges—good side up. Adjust the depth so the 3/8-in. corner round-over bit leaves a crisp line at the top.
Cut all spindles to length, then build the rail ladder by screwing through the top and bottom 1x3 plates into their ends. Use a 2x4 spacer board to get consistent 1-1/2 in. and 3-1/2 in. spindle spacing.
Drive a finish nail through the plates into the ends of each spindle to keep them from turning.
Slide the assembled ladder between the top and bottom rails. Screw through the plate into both top and bottom rails with 2-in. screws to secure.
Next, install a 3/8-in. corner round-over bit in your router and round off the two edges of the best side of all 1x3 plates (Photo 6). You'll have to move the clamps to complete each end. Then figure the exact length of the cedar spindles and cut them. In most cases, they'll be 28 in. long (for a 36-in.-high top railing), but they might vary depending on the thickness of your 1x3 plates and 2x4s.
Now, set up your ladder building section as shown (Photo 7). Lay 1/2-in.-thick spacer boards under the 2x2 spindles to center the spindles on the 1x3 plates. Make sure the routed edge of both plates faces inward. To get a uniform spindle pattern from section to section, center your 2x4 spacer board on the top and bottom plates (Figure A), then add the spindles, working in both directions. The way the pattern meets the post will vary with the length of the sections. Be sure to leave no gap wider than 4 in.
Use one 2-in. stainless steel screw per spindle, placed slightly off-center to leave room for a nail. Use the same 2x4 spacer board, on edge, to achieve the 1-1/2 in. spacing for the next spindles. Tip: Flip the spacer board end for end as you add spindles to balance any irregularities.
After you attach all the spindles, stand the ladder up and add a 2-in. galvanized finish nail to each spindle so it won't rotate (Photo 8). Flip it over and repeat.
Finally, slide the assembled ladder between the top and bottom rails (Photo 9). Screw it into the top and bottom rails, using 2-in. stainless steel screws, spacing the screws about every foot.
Rip both top and bottom 1x3 plates in half to sandwich the glass. Then glue and nail the outside half to the bottom and top rails.
Add self-adhesive vinyl bumpers along the bottom plate, then drill 3/8-in. holes on both sides of the bumpers so water drains out the holes when it rains.
Position the glass on top of the bumpers and against the plates. Nail the inside half of the top and bottom plates to the rails to secure the glass.
First, rip the 1x3 plates in half as shown, add construction adhesive to the outside pieces only and nail them to the top and bottom rails (Photo 10). Use the finish nailer to drive a 2-in. galvanized nail every 6 in.
Take a rag and wipe the bottom rail clean along the plate. Now place 3/8-in. self-adhesive vinyl bumpers on the bottom rail against the plate every 18 in. as shown (Photo 11). The glass will rest on the bumpers. Next drill a 3/8-in. hole on each side of all bumpers, through the bottom rail, so water won't collect where the glass and bottom rail meet. Then clean off all wood shavings. Next, place the glass on top of the bumpers, center it and press it tight against both top and bottom plates.
While an assistant holds the glass, place the top plate against the glass under the top rail and nail it carefully, making sure the nailer and nails don't touch the glass. Then attach the bottom plate (Photo 12).
The finishing touch is selecting the post caps that rest on top of the posts. Home centers usually carry a few styles. We used an Internet retailer that carries a broad line of post caps.
Have the necessary tools for this DIY project lined up before you start—you'll save time and frustration.
You'll also need a 3/8-in. corner round over bit for your router.
A brad nail gun and air compressor are not necessary, but they'll make the job go a lot faster. A miter saw can be used to cut the rail parts to length instead of a circular saw.
Avoid last-minute shopping trips by having all your materials ready ahead of time. Here's a list.


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Cosy Room in Great House
מספר אנשים מקסימלי2
חדרי שינה1
גודל12 מטר רבוע
Floor No.1
- ארוחת בוקר
- אינטרנט/ אינטרנט אלחוטי
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- חניה זמינה
- מכונת כביסה / מייבש
- מדיח כלים
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|Court Ord Road, BN2 7FD Brighton, בריטניה
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The guest bedroom is right next to a bathroom for your sole use. There is a double bed. It has a sloping ceiling, well lit, warm and sunny through two velux windows. We would provide cereal, toast, juices, coffee, tea, fruit and yogurts for breakfast.
Brighton is a 10 minute scenic bus ride away along the seaside and past the Marina. If you want to see the city but want to stay in the relative peace of a lively and historic village this place is for you.
If you are walking the South Downs Way we could organize lifts to our home and back to the Downs for the next leg of your walk the following day.
We are also very close to the two universities in Brighton (Sussex University and Brighton University). So if you have students to drop off or visit or pick up we can be your overnight accommodation.
כללי הביתNo pets thank you.
|Weekly rate for up to 2 guests
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Lynn and her husband Duncan were very friendly and helpful.
The house very beautiful and you have nice path to walk to the bus station or to Brighton.
The breakfast was amazing, fresh fruits and nice marmelade.
If I would come back to Brighton, I would definitively come back to her house.
Thanks for the lovely week, :)
It was a great time in Brighton and at Lynns House. I can recommend this accomodation to everyone who would like to stay in a nice silent place near Brighton. Its just a short walk to the beach in Roomingdean and to the bus stop to take the bus to Brighton Pier. The room and the bath is big enough for 2 person and everything is very clean and cozy. Thank you Lynn!!!
We had a great time. The house was nice and easy to find. The instruction were very clear. Because of the marathon and the nice weather on sundaymorning we decided to walk to Brighton. This was a very nice long walk along the sea.
Lynn and her husband were wonderful hosts. We have felt very comfortable from the first minute. Both the house and the room exceeded our expectations. But what was more important still, we felt like good friends there for a visit. The conversations with Lynn and her husband were more than interesting and the tips that we have received very helpful. Lynn was always there for us and we did not miss anything. We have decided to come back and then not just two days. Thank you Lynn.
Lynn and her husband were wonderful hosts. We have felt very comfortable from the first minute. Both the house and the room exceeded our expectations. But what was more important still, we felt like good friends there for a visit. The conversations with Lynn and her husband were more than interesting and the tips that we have received very helpful. Lynn was always there for us and we did not miss anything. We have decided to come back and then not just two days. Thank you Lynn.
Lynn and Duncan are wonderful hosts!
They were very kind, helped us with any question we had, they made us feel very welcome in their home.
The room is clean and very comfortable. As well is the bathroom and the rest of the house.
The breakfast is varied and absolutly sufficient.
The house has a beautiful garden you can sit in, or look out to when you eat your breakfast in the morning.
The area is calm and beautiful. Rottingdean is very charming and right next to Brighton.
With the bus you need about 15 minutes to the center of Brighton, it is a beautiful ride along the coast.
My brother and me enjoyed our stay very much and can absolutly recommend Lynn as host and her beautiful home!
We had a lovely time at Lynn's house, it is indeed a beautiful and spacious house, with a huge garden, and in a quiet and peaceful area, great for people who are looking for a quiet place but still want to stay close to Brighton.
The bus ride from Brighton takes about 10 min and then 10 min walk through picturesque village of Rottingdean to Lynn's house. It is easy to find following directions from Google maps.
The house is lovely and spacious, and very clean, nicely decorated and comfortable. We particularly liked the garden, where we sat at evening, by light of lanterns kindly provided by Lynn. The dining area where we had breakfast next morning was also very nice, overlooking the garden. Our bedroom was upstairs, next to a bathroom with power shower; it had a comfortable double bed and all you really need for a short stay.
The house is situated in a very quiet area, so we had a great sleep not disturbed by any noises we are so used to hear in London. We also didn't have to get up early for breakfast - which was a huge bonus (we never manage to get up for those 7-9am breakfasts on holiday...), so breakfast was 10 am.
Lynn and her husband were lovely hosts, very nice and informative on possible attractions (e.g. jazz festival, local attractions or places to go for a walk), and kind to offer additional things (e.g. blankets when we were sitting in the garden as it was quite cold, or a lift to village centre), and in general very nice people.
The cost is very reasonable for such a nice and comfortable place, away from noise and disturbance but still very close to sea and centre or Brighton.
We will definitely stay again when around next time, and will recommend to friends. Many thanks for everything!!
Es war wunderschön bei Lynn....leider konnten wir uns ja dieses Mal nicht sehen aber der haben fangen war genauso herzlich sie hatte alles für uns hingerichtet und die Zimmer waren super wir haben uns wie zu Hause gefühlt ....Liebe Lynn danke dass du mir diesen zweiten Aufenthalt ermöglicht hast ich komme wieder
Ein schöner Urlaub in Süd-West-England - und die Gastgeber hatten daran ihren Anteil. Wir waren zum ersten Mal in England und viel mit dem Auto unterwegs - also eigentlich nur zum Schlafen/Frühstück in der Wohnung. Die Bilder geben einen guten Eindruck vom Haus. Das Zimmer und auch das Bad haben Schräge - aufhalten kann man sich nur dedingt - Ablagefläche oder Schränke sind Mangelware. Wichtig war für uns, das wir unser eigenes Bad hatten ! Das Zimmer ist gemütlich - der Blick aus den Dachfenstern sehr schön in der Nacht war es bis auf das Möwengeschrei frühmorgens sehr ruhig und das Frühstück kontinental und sehr gesund - es gab immer frische Beeren und Obst zu Brot/Müsli/Joghurt und Wurst/Käse und - das Highlight des Frühstücks - eine selbstgemachte Orangenmarmelade :-). Wenn etwas fehlte wurde es sofort nachgekauft - ein toller Service der Hausherren. Das Haus liegt etwas außerhalb von Brighton - ein Bus fährt in 10 Minuten Laufentfernung alle 10 Minuten nach Brighton rein - man kann aber auch die 7-8 km am Meer - unter den Klippen entlangspazieren. Wir haben uns diverse Ziele in der Umgebung - Hever Castle mit Garten und der Spaziergang von Eastburne über Birling Cap zu den seven sisters waren die Highlights der Ausflüge.......
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Can anyone recommend quilt shops to visit while I'm in the Houston area later this month? I will only have a rental car for a little over a day, but am willing to drive to as many as I can get to. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks!!
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Can anyone recommend quilt shops to visit while I'm in the Houston area later this month? I will only have a rental car for a little over a day, but am willing to drive to as many as I can get to. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks!!
You may want to check this out...great quality, great sales and a good variety...
www.doviequiltingandfabric.com She is located about 16 miles east of downtown Houston, Texas off I-10 east..need to check out her hours also...
try "its a stitch.com" they have a lot of nice things there. I haven't been to that one yet. I will soon.
It's a Stitch doesn't have fabric on bolts anymore, however, they do have already cut yardage. They're catering to the embroidery customers now. It's a shame because they were my favorite quilt shop.
Thanks for the tips!
Quilter's Emporium - it's about 20 minutes from the George R Brown convention center - a large quilt store; a smaller one, but nice is Little Stitches Sewing Center.
There used to be one in Old Spring, NE of Houston in the refurbished town of Old Spring.
It's a Stitch in Humble did clear out all of their bolt fabrics, however they do still have fabric, just already precut in fat quarters, 1/2 yard, 1 yard and 2 yard lengths. Used to be one of my favorites as well, however not a big fan of the new concept.
The Quilt Room in Huffman (off of 1960) is a small shop, but has a lot of really nice fabrics. If you are looking for some of the Quilt Across Texas fabrics, they still have some in stock. The staff is REALLY friendly.
The quilt shop in Old Town Spring is called GRS Creations. They are a Moda fabric store. You want Moda, they have it!!! They also have a last call center that is open on Friday and Saturday. They have fabric starting at $1.99/yard. Ask one of the ladies that works there how to get out to the last call shop (if you are here on a Friday or Saturday) and you won't be disappointed.
Quilter's Emporium in Stafford (59S) has turned out to be one of my ALL time FAVORITES!!! They are a decent sized shop, lots of selection and if you have a little one with you, they have stuff to keep them entertained. They also have BIG comfy "waiting" chairs. My hubby fell asleep in one. :) Also, if you are making pillowcases for the pillowcase project to send in for local charities, they have the kits there FREE. Just ask and they will let you pick the one or more that you want to do.
Tea Time Quilting is down in the Historic Heights area. Shop is alright in my opinion, however if you are looking for Texas fabric, this is your store. They have a HUGE selection of Texas fabrics and space shuttle fabrics.
The Hen House in Spring is a nice shop. It is divided in half...half is for quilting the other half is yarn, yarn and more yarn. This shop has a GREAT selection of Civil War prints. The owner's husband was VERY helpful and the owner knits and crochets all different patterns.
I think that should at least give you a start. Good luck!!! If you have any questions or need addresses, etc, please PM me. :)
Thanks everyone!


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The Jayne Kennedy sex tape perhaps the oldest home-tape-recorded sex tape of all time, featuring Jayne Kennedy and Leon Isaac Kennedy who were actors in the 1970s, known for their roles in Blacksploitation movies. Jayne Kennedy was the first Black Miss Ohio, the first Black woman Playboy put on their cover , and the first female NFL reporter so Jayne Kennedy really was a big deal at the time. The home movie features Kennedy and her then-husband Leon engaging in intercourse. The tape was supposedlly released to the public by Leon after the two had divorced. Back when the tape was released, computer downloads were still a thing of the future, so circulation was limited.
The Jayne Kennedy sex tape was pretty hardcore when it was first released, it's still hardcore by today's standards. For one thing, it features a fisting scene. Even your usual porn movie very rarely gets that nasty! Celebrity sex tapes have now become part of the mainstream culture. Remember the old days when a sex tape could almost destroy a celebrity's career? Now, they seem to do just the opposite. As we grow increasingly fascinated with public figures who do nothing except know how to be famous, the sex tape has become something of a publicity tool. It can ensure that celebrities will stay in the spotlight because, of course, people want to see famous folk at their most exposed.
The Jayne Kennedy sex tape is super old so the video quality sucks, but hey it's part of history! If you want more dirt on the Jayne Kennedy video scandal, just click on the link.


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i now have 5 lbs. of bees wax that i have refined 2 times. the first i just hand dipped out the crud. and let sit over night making 2 cakes about 1" thick. the 2nt thim i put them back in the pot to melt. brought it to a small boil then lowered the heat for about 5 min. i then used a corse strainer with chees cloth under it and poured some in to 3 plastic paint buckets sitting in water so it would not melt thr little paint buckets 2 1/2 qt size. as they started cooling it looked like i had 3 colors of wax. it turned out that the 1st bucket got mosley wax, the 2nd a little less, and the 3rd mostley dirty water. i now want to refine ( clean ) it some more.
can i melt it with out using water in the pot? i want to pour it in to 1/2 lbs. blocks and not have water under them.
new question. i have some cut out comb from 2 jobs and some old comb on old frames that i want to melt. it is all dark and black . will i be able to cook it up slow and strain 2-3 times and get it yellow or maybe light brown?


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NT Mother of the Year
Apr 16, 2013 , 2:59 PM by Vicki Kerrigan
It's 3am in the morning, you, your partner and your kids are happily and safely tucked in bed. You wake up at 3am, not because you need to go to the loo, but because there is a knock on your door. With bleary eyes, and in your pyjamas you open the front door and see a child standing in front of you.
The child is not your own, but the child is not a stranger to you either.
This is not the first time this child has appeared at your house asking for help becuase his parents have been drinking and fighting.
That kind of scenario is something that the Barnados NT Mother of the Year deals with on a regular basis.
Sharon Lake is a mother of 4 from Tennant Creek, and for the last 20 years she has worked with young people in Tennant Creek in a youth hostel and now she opens her own home to kids at risk. Listen to Sharen talk about her life and the kids she embraces. Her story will inspire you.
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The angelic movement of the pendulum as it swings from Fisty Cent, the 1st Duke of Milou, to Booty, the 1st of Tugwellian.
Booty's flying home from London, milling into the air stewardesses Fisty's on the ground f**ting himself. The pendulum would swing at a 46.6988 degrees angle from Fisty to Booty.
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FYi. Sorry if this is a repost.
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Watch her PCS scores go clearly down at Worlds compared to here, and she would need a clean free skate at Worlds to get even the same PCS at Worlds as she did at the Olympics. That is a gaurantee. Just as I gauranteed Joubert would get much lower PCS at the Olympics then at Europeans which were in France, and was right as well, I know the top U.S skaters except maybe Belbin/Agosto will get lower PCS at Worlds compared to the Olympics as well.
you know, I didn't even notice it at first but sounds like Arakawa is going as well! (I wish I could edit my thread title to add Arakawa's name as well...)
I wonder if Irina will go, and if Michelle will request a bye to go. Asada is not eligable right?Originally Posted by Red Dog
Well, some people are saying that other media sources are stating that Shiz is NOT going. So there is conflicting info out there. It's confirmed for Cohen (she said it herself), but not so for Arakawa. I think the OGM is a really good accomplishment for her...she already has a world championship so she doesn't really need to go.
If Irina and Shiz don't go, Cohen MAY have another shot at World gold (although she will likely get competiton from Suguri). This might be a chance to redeem herself after what must have been a disappointing Olympics (I don't care what she tries to say about it- I bet it's true).
Yeah if Irina and Shiz both dont go, and Asada is not eligable(she is not eligable isnt that correct?)then Sasha will have the gold on a platter even without the inflated scoring she was gifted in Turino.
I wouldn't say that. Suguri I believe could still beat her if she trips up.
I'm not even sure I would say she was gifted with the silver in Turin. Initially I thought Irina should have gotten the silver, but then I realized that Cohen fought through her program to the end, and Irina didn't- and that made the difference.
What WAS shocking to me is that that performance was able to win silver at these Games. That really shows how much nerves got to people here. Even the OGM performance was cautious and guarded.
I dont think Suguri will ever beat Sasha again. They used to have a great rivalry between 02-04 though.
That is true. Both Sasha and Stephane had messy LPs. In most Olympics I think they probably would have finished with bronze; in an exceptionally well skated Olympics ('98 Nagano comes to mind) they would have been off the podium. I think Olympic Pressure plus the skaters still adjusting to CoP resulted in a lot of mistakes. You saw the same thing in Albertville '92 after school figures were dropped from competition in '91.Originally Posted by Red Dog
Given that she finished 2nd at Worlds in both '04 and '05 and won the SP in both '04 and Turino, I actually think the judges want to award Cohen a World Title, similar to Slutskaya who took silver in 2000 and 2001, then won in 2002.
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I agree the judges wanted to give Irina a World title earlier than she won one, and the same with Cohen, they have wanted to give her a World and/or Olympic title for several years now. Irina took awhile to deliver a flawless performance, and whenever she didnt one of her competitors did(Kwan-2000 and 2001 Worlds, and Hughes 2002 Olympics)and Cohen is going through the same thing.Originally Posted by Ogre Mage
I remember when Kwan went to the Worlds after SLC, and there were the usual fans who cried, she should not go; she should reitre, and let others experience the int'l competitions.
Do the others matter if Cohn goes to Calgary?
As for Vancouver, well.......
Originally Posted by Red Dog
Actually, her tone has a bit changed. Right after the event she suggested she would retire, and she had said for quite a while she wanted to conclude her amateur career on a high note at the Olys. But now she said if she decided to go to the Worlds she might be able to perform with much less pressure on now that she'd accomplished the big thing (Japan Feds of course wants her to go I think). She also said she might be interested in skating at the Worlds 2007 (because it will be in Japan), adding that it wouldn't matter if she skated where on what status as long as she had the desire to skate, but her decision on all these things would be after she went back home. Meanwhile though she keeps saying she wants to skate in ice shows, which in Japan's context is most likely interpreted as she wanting to turn pro. Anyway we need to wait for some more to know.
Back to Sasha, I felt really bad for the two falls (though I also thought, ahh again...), but she was strong after that. Perhaps the falls releaved her of the pressure and doubts, I don't know, but she was impressive and beautiful after that. So... I just want her to win next month. As for Fumie vs. Sasha, as much as I like Fumie, I just can't believe clean Fumie can beat clean Sasha. Fumie's spins, spirals, positions are not in the same league as Sasha's (as she herself admits Fumie is not a naturally flexible body type and because of that it takes her a lot of efforts to adjust to the new system... and indeed, though her LP was good, those elements were just not there imo).
Does Irena plan to go? It is of course her decision, but I hope she doesn't... she did not look well at all, and I want her to take some rest at least for a while... health is more important.


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Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons - Mission report on Poland
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The present report explores the human rights aspects of trafficking in persons in Poland, in the light of international human rights standards. Based on information gathered prior to and during this visit, the Special Rapporteur highlights a number of strong measures undertaken to address trafficking in persons, particularly as regards cooperation among various stakeholders. Lastly, the Special Rapporteur offers a number of recommendations with a view to contributing to strengthening ongoing efforts to combat trafficking in persons and to protect the rights of victims of trafficking. More information about human trafficking on the website of UNHCHR.


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Uncharted 3 Dead Zones: Classic, 3TDM, Elimination[ Edited ]
So, after all our complaining and all the clamour for a 'classic' mode, now we have it, no one plays it.
I've been trying to play Classic for about a week. I can never get in a game unless it's Prime Time Weekends. Tried to get in a Classic or a 3TDM, both solo and with a friend, tonight.
No can do.
Is the player pool that **** that there aren't 4 other people, in the Western Hemisphere, also trying to play 3TDM? There are 8 trying to play Classic?
Sad. Two outstanding new additions to this game, and no one plays them. Sorry, Venus, I'd been trying to play those modes all night, finally lost my patience. Watching Project Runway, instead. Hey, ND, Project Runway is more exciting than your terminal lobby.
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Re: Uncharted 3 Dead Zones: Classic, 3TDM
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I know, elimination is the same way too
Elimination was much better in U2. Everybody join U3 elimination just for trophy and treasures.
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Half of the modes are semi-dead in the first place.
The only modes I see that are still lively are TDM, Lab, and Plunder and plunder is played for the wrong reason by most of it's pool so that doesn't help...
Any other mode I try playing either takes a while to begin, or starts with half a room like 5-8 people.
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I play Classic, but lately I've been trying to level boosters and it's harder to do the ones I wanted in Classic and 3TDM. I've actually been doing TO and Plunder to level up Treasure Hunter most recently so I could use it in those two modes when I play them, more so for Classic though. Last time I played Classic though at least 3 or 4 matches in a row my entire team would abandon me right in the first few minutes so it wasn't really enjoyable and 90% of people use FF so it ends up being too much like U2 >.>
Wouldn't it be awesome if Classic became like All Competetive in U2 but with the same Classic mode rules?
Then it would have variety where as right now I end up switching between TDM, TO, Plunder, Lab, Classic, etc. to keep it fresh but I'd just play Classic if it had it all. It would need two voting screens though. Just like in Co-op where you vote for difficulty they could do it between two modes, either before or after you choose the map.
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Yeah, whatever happened to those dudes who play Classic? The only time I played Classic this whole month was in the morning when Life and company added me to their party. Literally just then.


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As the first step in preparing their response to gun violence amid the national outrage that sprang from the mass slaying of schoolchildren in Newtown, Conn., California legislators last month did something they do too little in an era of term limits.
Since none of them has been around the Capitol long enough to remember lessons from the past, they called in two former Senate leaders who took on gun legislation in their time.
The wisdom of some of their advice has already been validated.
The opening witnesses at a Jan. 28 committee hearing were David Roberti and Don Perata, former presidents pro tem of the Senate. Roberti had been one of the co-authors of state's original assault weapons ban in 1989; a decade later, Perata spearheaded legislation to tighten that law.
Roberti cautioned today's lawmakers that this is an issue like no other, largely because of the passion of the opposition.
His own political career was cut short in part because opponents of the assault weapons ban launched a recall against him in 1994, an effort backed by the National Rifle Association. Although Roberti handily prevailed, he spent nearly $1 million, depleting him of resources for his primary campaign for state treasurer later that year, which he lost.
The political perils of taking on gun violence are real, Roberti testified. But he said the public memory of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre will be long-lasting, creating an environment in which the public will be receptive to reforms.
He said his interest in the issue largely sprung from the 1984 attack at a McDonald's restaurant in San Isidro, in which a gunman armed with an Uzi semi-automatic rifle killed 21 people and injured 19. At the time, it was the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.
But memory of that tragedy faded, and with it any momentum for action. Today, he said, few people even remember the event, which has been overwhelmed over the years by numbing repetition.
It wasn't until 1989 that Roberti was able to shepherd the nation's first assault weapons ban through the Legislature and get a signature from Republican Gov. George Deukmejian.
The impetus was the mass shooting at Stockton's Cleveland Elementary School in January of that year. In that case, the shooter was armed with an assault rifle.
The number of fatalities in Stockton was far fewer than at San Isidro, but it took place at a school. Five children were killed, and 29 were wounded.
The image of young children being slaughtered in a schoolyard is something that haunts the memory and does not soon fade, Roberti said.
Perata advised today's lawmakers of the personal risks. He recounted that he felt compelled to get a concealed-weapons permit after receiving what he believed to be credible threats against his life.
To be sure, gun control is an issue in which there are many principled opponents. But it is also one that stirs the paranoia of troubled individuals who irrationally hoard guns.
While much has been written in the post-Sandy Hook public debate about a spike in U.S. gun sales in recent years, lost in some of the reporting is the striking fact that a declining number of Americans are doing the buying. The percentage of households with a gun has dropped by more than a third since 1990. Fewer people are buying more guns.
It is unsurprising, then, that when police last week arrested a man suspected of making death threats against Sen. Leland Yee, D-San Francisco, they found a stash of weapons and illegal explosives.
Yee is the author of this year's bill to further tighten the assault weapons ban. In a statement released following the arrest last week, he said he will press on with his proposed legislation.
The personal perils, regrettably, are ones that lawmakers must individually assess as they consider gun violence legislation this year. For the sake of civil society, Californians must hope they respond only to the evidence and their consciences in deciding how to proceed.
But the political perils that Roberti recounted are another matter. They suggest that lawmakers should tread judiciously, pursuing only those ideas upon which there is demonstrated public support. Requiring registration for ammunition purchases, closing loopholes in the assault weapons ban and beefing up enforcement of existing restrictions on gun ownership all fall in that category.
As lawmakers move forward on the issue this year, they should keep in mind the sober advice that Perata offered at the beginning of the process.
"This is serious business for serious people," he told them.


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With commercial zero-turn mowers costing from $3,000 to more than $10,000, it's crucial to determine your requirements before writing a bid.
By understanding the basic features of zero-turn mowers, you can narrow the field in advance to determine which models make the most sense and provide the best value.
Zero-turn mower basics
Zero-turn riding mowers can be narrowed down to two basic types: mid-mount and front-mount.
A mid-mount zero-turn is a four-wheeled power unit with the cutting deck mounted under the operator's seated position and forward of the engine. The operator rides above the deck and in front of the drive wheels and the zero-turn-radius pivot point.
A front-mount zero-turn is a three- to six-wheeled power unit with the cutting deck mounted forward of the operator's seated position. The operator sits forward of the engine and close to the zero-turn-radius pivot point.
If the mowing crew must maintain open, straight-away areas, a mid-mount mower is sufficient. If there are trees, fences, or other obstacles to mow around that require secondary trimming, a front-mount mower is more versatile and reduces trimming time.
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Specify commercial engine features such as a heavy-duty air cleaner, V-twin or three-cylinder, displacement (engine size), and crankshaft alignment. Many use a vertical engine alignment because it is cheaper to produce. But horizontal crankshaft engines provide more uniform cooling, and better airflow and lubrication.
Transmission. Zero-turn mowers use a hydrostatic transmission, so including specific requirements and understanding differences are important. Transaxle transmissions feature a gear-reduction system and are typically found in residential zero-turn mowers. Most manufacturers use a pump-and-motor transmission for commercial zero-turn mowers because they provide greater durability and longer component life in commercial applications.
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New on DVD: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I
Daniel Radcliffe and Ralph Fiennes star in the second-to-last movie from the popular J.K. Rowlings book series.
Director: David Yates Rating: PG-13 Studio: Warner Bros.
The stakes are high for Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) in this first half of the final Harry Potter story as the evil Lord Voldemort (a CGI-mangled Ralph Fiennes) closes in on Harry's whereabouts with the intent of killing the boy wizard. But not only is Harry no longer really a boy (Radcliffe is old enough to buy himself a beer), this sequel ups the action and trades in the teen-romance vibe of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince for darker material and even some unexpected sensuality.
One of the best scenes in the entire series comes early in Deathly Hallows: Part I when Harry's friends drink Polyjuice Potion to transform themselves into Potter clones before taking to the air and eluding the Death Eaters. Harry is hell-bent on finding the remaining Horcruxes so he can destroy them and, subsequently, the Dark Lord. Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Thompson) search for items that hold bits of Voldemort's soul as well and infiltrate the Ministry of Magic in an ingenious scene where they drink Polyjuice Potion to disguise themselves as employees and literally flush themselves into the Ministry via a public restroom. There is a palpable sense of danger hanging over this sequel and, when a favorite character does meet his end, it carries real dramatic weight. There is also a wonderfully animated "Tales of the Three Brothers" sequence that mimics shadow puppets and is unlike anything else in the Potter movies. It all ends on a cliffhanger that whets fans' appetites for the franchise finale, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II, which opens in theaters on July 15.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I, the seventh movie in the series, isn't going to win over new fans despite its more mature direction and darker tone. It doesn't stand on its own and relies heavily on the films before it or in-depth knowledge of J.K. Rowling's books, otherwise a casual viewer will leave wondering, say, why Hermione erases her parents' memories or why Harry flies through a wall of an old house into a child's playroom. For fans that have grown up with the books and movies, it's rewarding to see the three leads enter young adulthood and grapple with more adult concerns, like when Ron feeds his mounting paranoia and feelings of inadequacy by having a hallucination about a topless Harry and Hermione in a romantic embrace. Like its eponymous character, the series has now graduated into adulthood with a film that Muggles of all ages can get into.
Best extras: Both the DVD and Blu-ray contain several short making-of featurettes. The Blu-ray adds the interactive Maximum Movie Mode, plus "The Seven Harrys," "On the Green with Rupert, Tom, Oliver and James," "Dan, Rupert and Emma's Running Competition", eight additional scenes, a behind-the-soundtrack featurette and an opening scene from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II.


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Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri has called on Muslims to kidnap Westerners, join Syria's rebellion and to ensure Egypt implements sharia, SITE Monitoring reported on Saturday, citing a two-part film posted on Islamist websites.
The Egypt-born cleric, who became al Qaeda leader last year after the death of Osama bin Laden, spoke in a message that lasted more than two hours.
"We are seeking, by the help of Allah, to capture others and to incite Muslims to capture the citizens of the countries that are fighting Muslims in order to release our captives," he said, praising the kidnapping of Warren Weinstein, a 71-year-old American aid worker in Pakistan last year.
Zawahri's message was first released on Wednesday, SITE said, just two weeks after the cleric issued a filmed statement calling for more protests against the United States over a California-made film mocking the Prophet Mohammad.
In his new message, he called on Muslims to ensure Egypt's revolution continued until sharia law was implemented and urged fellow Muslims to join the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad in Syria.
The release of his message had been delayed, he said, because of the "conditions of the fierce war" in Afghanistan and Pakistan where he said U.S.-led forces had intensified a bombing campaign.
U.S. President Barack Obama, whom Zawahri described as a "liar" and "one of the biggest supporters of Israel", has stepped up the use of unmanned drones to target militants in both countries as well as in Yemen.
In a further attack on Western governments and international institutions, Zawahri accused world powers of giving Syrian President Assad "a licence to kill" his opponents.
"The U.N., [former international negotiator on Syria] Kofi Annan and the Arab League give the al-Assad regime one opportunity after another to end the rising of jihadi, popular resistance against his oppression, injustice, corruption and spoiling," SITE reported Zawahri as saying.
Syria's anti-government rebels include Islamist groups that draw on foreign fighters.
"I incite Muslims everywhere, especially in the countries that are contiguous to Syria, to rise up to support their brothers in Syria with all what they can and not to spare anything that they can offer," he said.
Zawahri, who led the Egyptian Islamic Jihad movement before joining al Qaeda, called on President Mohamed Mursi, the country's new Islamist leader, to explain his policies on Israel, Egyptian Christians and sharia law.
Islamist militants want Egypt to introduce sharia and to tear up a 1979 peace treaty with Israel and were dismayed when Mursi said he would appoint a Coptic Christian vice president.
"The battle in Egypt is very clear. It is a battle between the secular minority that is allied with the church and that is leaning on the support of the army, who are made up by (former President Hosni) Mubarak and the Americans … and the Muslim ummah (nation) in Egypt that is seeking to implement sharia," he said.
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Can TLoU's MP be less... Goofy?
The Last of Us is a very story driven, emotional based games that focuses heavily on the characters and the atmosphere, and because of that, I would hate to see the game's MP turn into something wacky and silly like that of Uncharted 3's MP, where talking pink skeletons and flaming raptor mask wearing Drakes run amok. Now don't get me wrong, I love customization, and I hope TLoU has a vast improved customization system.
All I am asking is; Please keep it within the context of the game's universe.
Re: Can TLoU's MP be less... Goofy?
From what I've seen in the pastebin strings, it will be less.... goofy. More focused on teamwork and objectives. I pretty sure it will be more serious/focused I guess, but for sure it will fit into the TLoU universe. No jumping off rooftops and falling 100 ft. taking no damage, but a punch almost kills you stuff.
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^I think he means customization
But yes, starting a match in MP and seeing a bunch of skeletal remains of Charles Darwin running around would not be my idea of how the game's MP should be like.
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Yeah, I mean they've been setting this serious tone, I'm going to be disappointed if the mp will consist of a bunch of bunny hopping bandits wearing top hats.
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I assume they'll only give an option of dirty ripped up clothes in such. I hope they don't add those goofy clothes like dressing as Radec
I wouldn't mind seeing SWAT, military or HAZMAT scientist uniforms(like in the trailer). Those would fit the universe and be cool. But yeah, having infected parts appear on non-infected characters seems like would break the flow.
Instead, I would like three models to customize, namely the survivors, the bandits, and the infected.


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