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The Palestinian Diaspora: A History of Dispossession
The Palestinian refugee population is one of the largest in the world. There are now at least 6 million refugees, the oldest of whom have been waiting for more than 50 years to return home.
The forced expulsion of Palestinians from their homeland in 1948 resulted from the birth of the state of Israel and is a core injury at the heart of the dispute between Palestinians and Israelis. Acknowledgement and a just resolution of these injuries will be at the heart of any lasting peace between Palestinians and Israelis.
The tragic history of the Palestinian refugees persisted through the latter half of the 20th century and is far from resolution at the start of the new century.
Below you will find an outline of the history and present situation of the Palestinian refugees, provided with the humble recognition of the abundant scholarship, commentary, and complexity that are perforce absent from any summary.
Historical Background & Current Conditions
Conflict between Palestinians and Israelis stems from the conflicting claims of the two groups to the same territory. In light of post-WWII tensions in British controlled Palestine, the newborn United Nations passed Resolution 181 in 1947: a partition plan to divide the territory between Palestinian Arabs and Jewish immigrants. Palestinians resisted the partition plan, which assigned the smaller Jewish population a larger territory. This partition would eventually lead to the dispossession of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, an event is known as Al-Nakba or "the catastrophe." Palestinians argued that neither Roman era Jewish history nor the recent Nazi genocide against the Jews voided their rights as legal residents and landowners in Palestine.
During this time, Jewish terror groups intensified their attacks on Palestinian civilians and began driving them from their homes and villages. In 1948, Zionist leaders declared the new state of Israel and aggressively seized the offensive in guerrilla warfare against the Palestinians. Subsequent Israeli attacks on Palestinian towns and villages during this first Arab-Israeli War of 1948-49 served to expand the territory under Jewish control and drastically reduce the Palestinian population in its interior.
For example:
- Israeli forces committed at least 34 atrocities (i) , including the massacre at Deir Yasin, which killed 254 men, women, and children. (ii)
- 750,000 Palestinians were expelled from their homes between 1947 and 1949. In addition, 13,000 Palestinians were killed, 418 Palestinian villages were completely depopulated, and half of all villages in Palestine were physically destroyed. (iii)
- By 1949, only 150,000 of the pre-1947 Palestinian population remained in Israel. (iv) Two thirds of the refugees who fled Israel went to the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. The remaining third scattered throughout Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and other parts of the world. (v)
In 1967 Palestinians were once again forced to flee war as victorious Israeli forces occupied portions of Palestinian territory that were captured by Jordanian and Egyptian forces in the 1948 war. The 1967 War impacted refugees living within areas attacked and/or annexed by Israel: the West Bank, Gaza, East Jerusalem, the Golan Heights, and the Sinai Peninsula.
Since the so-called "Six Day War," Israel's actions in the occupied territories have maximized territorial gains while reducing the numbers of, or altogether displacing, Palestinian residents via annexations and an ongoing settlement policy that violates both UN Security Council resolutions and the Geneva Convention.
- In 1967, 325,000 Palestinians, many of them refugees originally displaced in 1948, sought refuge in neighboring Arab states. (vi)
- During the next decade, an average of 21,000 Palestinians per year was forced out of Israeli-controlled areas. (vii)
The pattern of Palestinian flight continued during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.
- During the 1982 Israeli siege of Beirut, about 2000 Palestinian civilians in Sabra and Shatilla Refugee Camps were massacred by right wing Lebanese militias in areas controlled by Israeli forces under the command of Ariel Sharon, who was Minister of Defense at the time. In response to the massacre and under pressure from its own peace movement, the Israeli government set up the Kahan Commission to investigate. The commission reported that, "Mr. Sharon was found responsible for ignoring the danger of bloodshed and revenge when he approved the entry of the Phalangists [right-wing militias] into the camps as well as not taking appropriate measures to prevent bloodshed."
- 312,000 Palestinians were working and living in Kuwait in 1990, but as a result of the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1991, the vast majority of those refugees were displaced and are still without secure residency. Only 30,000 Palestinians were living in Kuwait in 2000. (ix)
Since the Israeli occupation began in 1967, Palestinians have been subject to brutal repression and Israeli government attempts to resolve the "refugee issue" by expelling refugees not in camps. Displays of Palestinian nationalism are often met with collective punishments, including the closure of communities, measures preventing Palestinians from holding steady employment, curfews (which sometimes place whole refugee camps under house arrest for months at a time), and the denial of basic utilities such as electricity and water service.
- Since 1987, the Israeli government has destroyed over 2,650 homes in the West Bank for not obtaining building permits. Thousands of acres owned by Palestinians have been confiscated to construct Israeli settlements. (x)
In the 1970s and 1980s, Israeli policy in the Occupied Territories was designed to suppress political activity and isolate the population from Palestinian organizations and activists abroad. Despite systematic Israeli repression, the occupied population nevertheless established themselves as leaders of the Palestinian struggle for national liberation when, in 1987, they launched the first Palestinian Intifada ("shaking-off" in Arabic), which lasted until 1991.
International Recognition of Palestinian Refugee Rights
During the past 50 years, the international community has repeatedly called for a resolution to the refugee problem. The most important and explicit support for the rights of Palestinian refugees is UN resolution 194 signed in 1948. Resolution 194 was adopted only six months before Israel's admission as a member of the United Nations (GA Resolution 273, 11 May 1949). Israel's admission was conditioned by an Israeli commitment to carry out the obligations under the UN charter and United Nation resolutions, including Resolution 194. (xi)
According to Paragraph 11 of the resolution, recognition of the refugees' right of return to their homes is stated as follows: "Refugees who wish to return to their homes and live at peace with their neighbors should be permitted to do so at the earliest practical date, and that compensation should be paid for the property of those choosing not to return and for loss of or damage to, property which under principles of international law or in equity, should be made good by the governments or authorities responsible."
Since 1949, Resolution 194 has been reaffirmed more than 110 times by the General Assembly. (xii)
A general support for the concept of refugee rights is found in the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, article 13: "Everyone has the right to leave any country, including his own, and to return to his country." (xiii)
UN Humanitarian Support for Palestinian Refugees
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) was established by United Nations General Assembly resolution 302 (IV) on December 8, 1949 to provide relief aid and works programs for Palestinian refugees. The Agency began operations on May 1, 1950. In the absence of a solution to the Palestinian refugee problem by the international community, the General Assembly has repeatedly renewed UNRWA's mandate, most recently extending it until June 30, 2005.
The experience of refugee life in the UNRWA camps has proven pivotal in the emergence of a distinct camp culture and a Palestinian identity. In "the permanence of transience" that defines refugee life, a new value is placed on older ties of family, clan, and village. Although some refugees possess the economic means to establish themselves in their host countries, many remain in the camps. The situation of refugees in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon, where refugees are denied basic civil rights, is particularly harsh. Population density and unemployment rates within Palestinian refugee camps are among the highest in the world, resulting in chronic poverty, overcrowding, a low standard of living, and a general sense of powerlessness and despair.
Palestinians are scattered around the world. This dispersion has made it difficult to determine exactly how many Palestinians there are worldwide, but the bulk live in the West Bank & Gaza and the neighboring countries of Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon. The legal status, social class, and standard of living of Palestinians vary enormously depending on local conditions.
Below you will find a summary of some of the best survey data we have been able to find on where and how Palestinians live. (xvi)
Gaza Strip
Twenty two percent of all registered Palestinian refugees live in the Gaza Strip. In an area of only 360 square kilometers, three quarters of the current estimated population of 1.2 million people are refugees. Over half of the refugees live in eight camps. Most of the people who fled to the Gaza Strip as a result of the 1948 Arab-Israeli war were from Jaffa, towns and villages south of Jaffa, and from the Beersheva area in the Negev Desert. Under occupation and after the Oslo process alike, camp refugees have suffered tremendously from poverty, a shortage of services, and unemployment. UNRWA has been the prime provider of services, but Israeli authorities have undermined economic and civic development through closures, checkpoints, curfews, and harassment.
West Bank
The West Bank covers 5,500 square kilometers with an estimated population of 1.8 million people. According to UNRWA's 2002 figures, there are 626,532 registered refugees. While one quarter of West Bank refugees live in nineteen recognized refugee camps, the majority live in towns and villages. Like their Gaza counterparts, camp residents have been hit hard by closures imposed on the West Bank by the Israeli authorities. Subsequently, unemployment has risen and socio-economic conditions in the camps have deteriorated.
Jordan has received the largest number of Palestinian refugees. An estimated 100,000 of all refugees fled across the Jordan River in 1948. A large majority of Palestinians are Jordanian citizens. Since the return of over 300,000 Palestinians from Kuwait in 1991, between 45% and 70% of all Jordanians are Palestinians from the West Bank. Although Palestinians suffer from discrimination and a large number still live in camps, Jordan has granted full citizenship to the Palestinian refugees and their descendents.
According to UNRWA 2002 figures, there are 387,043 Palestinian refugees registered with UNRWA in Lebanon, which constitutes 11% of the total number of Palestinian refugees. Lebanon is the host country that is least hospitable to Palestinian refugees. Unlike the Jordanian government, the Lebanese government prevents Palestinians from being absorbed into the community. Palestinians in Lebanon, who constitute about ten percent of the total population there, have faced unique problems since their arrival in 1948. They do not have social and civil rights, and they have a very limited access to the government's public health and educational facilities. The majority of Palestinians rely entirely on UNRWA as the sole provider of education, health, relief, and social services. Considered foreigners, Palestinian refugees are prohibited by law from working in more than 70 trades and professions. This has led to a very high rate of unemployment amongst the refugee population. The vast majority of Palestinians in Lebanon are stateless, which means that they have been granted travel documents but not Lebanese citizenship.
There are 626,532 registered refugees with UNRWA in Syria. Most fled to Syria during the 1948 war and were originally from northern Palestine, mainly from Safad and the cities of Haifa and Jaffa. In 1967, over 100,000 people (including Palestinian refugees) fled from the Golan Heights to other parts of Syria when the area was occupied by Israel. Because Palestinians account for less than three percent of Syria's total population, their visibility is less than in Jordan or Lebanon. Palestinians in Syria are well integrated into the country's economy, social, and political life. Palestinians have opened shops, established business, and formed companies on their own.
Palestinians Worldwide:
In 1948, thousands of refugees also went to other Arab states such as Egypt, Iraq, Libya, Kuwait, and other Gulf countries. Refugees who fled to other Arab countries, particularly to the Gulf States, played a crucial role in building modern Kuwait. They were widely represented in banking, as technical workers in the oil industry, and as educators. The number of Palestinian refugees in the Gulf region declined drastically after their expulsion from Kuwait in 1991 following the U.S. led Persian Gulf War.
There is surprisingly little solid information available about the Palestinian communities in the West and other countries. Reports on census data are not based on nationality or religion in some countries. For example, Arabs are reported as white or Caucasian in the United States Census.
About 450,000 Palestinians are scattered as far as Australia, Brazil, Denmark, and Canada. However, the largest community outside the Middle East is in the U.S.
The two long-term solutions to the refugee problem that have been debated for the last half-century are Repatriation and Compensation.
Right to Return
The right of return derives from UN General Assembly Resolution 194 passed in December of 1948. The part of the resolution concerning Palestinian refugees was one of fifteen paragraphs dealing with various aspects of the conflict. The contents of Resolution 194 were adopted from the recommendations of the UN Conciliation Committee (CCP) progress report created in September 1948 by Count Folke Beradotte, the UN mediator in Palestine. According to Paragraph 11 of the resolution, recognition of the Palestinians' right to return to their homes is stated as follows: "refugees who wish to return to their homes and live at peace with their neighbors should be permitted to do so at the earliest practical date, and that compensation should be paid for the property of those choosing not to return and for loss of or damage to, property which under principles of international law or in equity, should be made good by the governments or authorities responsible." The UN Has reaffirmed this resolution nearly every year since its adoption. (xv)
The idea of compensating Palestinians for their property left in Israel is also derived from the recommendations of UN mediator Count Beradotte and UN Resolution 194 (III). The resolution called for two types of compensation to refugees "choosing not to return to their homes, and for loss of or damage of property, which under principles of international law or equity should be made good by the governments or authorities responsible." The issue of compensation has been debated since the beginning of the conflict and little progress has been made to resolve it.
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Minimum wage hike: Help for some, problem for others
Pilot-Butte Drive-In, COCC professor, student react
BEND, Ore. - Oregon minimum-wage earners had more than a new year to celebrate on Jan. 1. With 2013 came a 15-cent-an-hour raise.
Wages are now $8.95 an hour--the second-highest minimum wage in the nation--just behind Washington state.
But not everyone thinks it's good news.
Pilot Butte Drive-In Manager Andy Wilson said Wednesday raising minimum wage is a mistake.
All of his employees make more than minimum wage, but it's all about the cost of goods.
"The price of goods and services for every small business is going to go up, small and big businesses," he said. "Our bread prices will go up, our meat prices are going up. All of the products we buy are going up."
Wilson said last year's hike in minimum wage forced him to pass along the costs to customers and raise food prices.
But he hopes to avoid that this year.
"We're actually absorbing the costs this year, at least for now, and it's troublesome," Wilson said.
And by saving money for people in the booths, it is going to impact those behind the counter.
"As far as giving raises, we're not going to be able to do that as much as they deserve it," he said. "We're not going to be able to give out raises, and myself included."
And the small increase doesn't mean making ends meet is any easier for many minimum wage earners.
"I think it should go up more because its expensive to live in a house," said COCC student Mollie Martin. "What we have is a three-bedroom, and our minimum wage doesn't even cover living in the house."
Tom Carroll teaches economics at COCC. He said with Oregon's slow economy, it's bad for business that the minimum wage went up, as it discourages expansions and hiring.
But an average minimum wage worker working 40 hours a week will make about $312 more a year. And Carroll says with that extra money, that person may decide to eat out at a restaurant like Pilot Butte Drive-In more often.

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Update on a stock razzo sc
I have three XC races under my belt along with a handful of rides on the stock SC having converted the wheels to tubeless. I still feel like this is a solid XC machine. My only complaint is a bit of a jack hammer effect from the rear when riding root filled terrain. This is probably more symptomatic of a hardtail than it is of this particular bike but here in the northeast where we have lots of roots it can be a bit jarring. Going for a bigger gear and staying out of the saddle decreases the impact. I'm not sure that the tire/rim combo is the best for tubeless however I've ridden quite a bit of terrain that others were riding with bigger (2.2) tires and not had traction issues with the stock 2.0 running at 23psi or so.
I also bought some black vinyl and covered over the down tube Sette logo- it makes the bike look a bit more subtle.
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Stay in Kapit and living life the Kapit way
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It was on the top of that a truly magical weekend thanks to my friend Augustina!
She made all my time in Malaysia extra special when she was next to me but knowing that this effect was going to be multiplied by 10 by going to her house and her family was not predicted!!!
She casually invited me and Henry to come to Kapit and we said yes but not really knowing what we were getting ourselves into!!
Kapit is an important river town in East Malaysia, in Sarawah more specifically. You cannot go there by any other means than boat... The industry around the town revolves around timber and coal which I guess explain the fact that you don't need anything else than boats!! There are roads around the town connecting the different villages but I would say that the radius is no more than 1hr drive around!!!
We first flew KL - Sibu which is around 3hrs and then took an "express" boat for another 2h30!!! The town where we arrived was busy around the market and the various little food stalls which gave a real life impression not like KL where people are just busy walking to or from somewhere not too bothered about the surroundings... The number of times we were stopped as we walked through by some relatives of August added to the reality that it was her town!!!
The big difference between Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo Malaysia is the population. In KL for example, most of the population is Malay and therefore muslim; in Kapit, the population is either Chinese or Iban (one of the local tribe) and the main religion is Christian... I believe this makes a big difference to the way people behave and it's true that for example alcohol is much cheaper in Kapit than in KL!!!
Throughout the weekend, all the family came to visit us. We had dinner together numerous times and in a way it reminded me of home and the big family gathering expect that here it's every week!!!
August mum and aunts spent hours cooking the best Iban dishes for all of us and the uncles were busy making us try the local liqueur called tuak or rice wine! You have to drink it in a shot no matter how big the glass is! By the end of the night, Henry was no longer tall but long, I was no longer Maud but Ip because Maud is too hard for them and that to them Eve sound like Ip... I'm sure that I must have said stupid things too!!
Another highlight of the trip was going to see the traditional house. Borneo Malaysia is known to be still more traditional than Peninsular Malaysia due to the fact that I guess it is less developed. There are still people living from their own plantations, in traditional houses with nothing less linking them to the modern but the new road in front of their house and their little boats... Going to see such a house was an unforeseen gift as such houses are rapidly disappearing.
The houses are called "long houses" because the whole family lives there in different sections... It's a sort of terraced house section I guess built on sticks (so that the animals can't come inside thehouse) with about 15 or 20 blocs depending on the size of the family where the aunts, uncles, cousins, etc... all have a bloc but all the houses share a common walk way connecting everyone together.


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A salty sammy is the a natural part of the morning wake up process. When a person wakes up, and pours that first lovin' bowl of cereal, they open there fridge and find (gasp) there out of milk! By going to your nearest male neighbor, or calling up ur gay lover, u simple ask for them to realse there milky salty semen into your milk creating now, a more enjoyable treat.
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MARYSVILLE, Ohio — The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company has named Ivan Smith as EVP, general counsel and corporate secretary. The 10-year veteran of the company replaces former EVP Vincent Brockman, who resigned to "pursue other interests."
"Ivan possesses tremendous legal knowledge and experience and has been a strong leader throughout his career," said Jim Hagedorn, chairman and CEO. "His sound judgment and business acumen will serve ScottsMiracle-Gro well in the years to come."
In his new position, Smith will have overall leadership responsibility for the company's global legal function and activities. Since 2009, he has served as assistant general counsel and VP. In this role, Smith provided counsel for the company's global consumer segment. Smith joined ScottsMiracle-Gro in 2003 as associate general counsel and director of litigation.
"Ivan is highly regarded by our operators for his extensive knowledge of the business," said Barry Sanders, president and COO. "They rely on his counsel on all aspects of operations, including major transactions, partnerships and sales and marketing activities."
Prior to joining the company, Smith was a litigator with the international law firm Jones Day. He received a bachelor's degree from Miami University and received his Juris Doctorate degree from The Ohio State University. He lives in Westerville with his wife and two children.
"Since joining us in 2002, Vince has provided valuable counsel and direction of our legal and compliance efforts," said Hagedorn. "I thank him for the contributions he provided to ScottsMiracle-Gro and our shareholders during his years of outstanding service, and I wish him and his family well."
With more than $2.8 billion in worldwide sales, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, The Scotts Company, is the world's largest marketer of branded consumer products for lawn and garden care. The company's brands in the U.S. include Scotts, Miracle-Gro and Ortho. Its consumer Roundup brand is marketed in North America and most of Europe exclusively by Scotts and owned by Monsanto. In the U.S., the company operates Scotts LawnService, the second largest residential lawn care service business. In Europe, the company's brands include Weedol, Pathclear, Evergreen, Levington, Miracle-Gro, KB, Fertiligene and Substral.


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Palm Springs Wedding by Marianne Wilson PhotographyI have just two words to describe this wedding: clean and cool. I love the simplicity of the design and find it super refreshing! And it just so happens that I think Palm Springs is an amazing place too, so I'm
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Vinyl Dotted Mixer + Giveaway
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Pinned....I REALLY want to do that to my mixer.....!!!!!!!!ReplyDelete
I REALLY want to do this to my mixer..I've been wanting to do it for several months..don't have a Cricut....ReplyDelete
OMG I LOVE LOVE IT!!!!! Now I so want to deck mine out!!!! thanks for sharing!!!!ReplyDelete
Absolutely love, love, love your mixer. Thanks for all you do on My Craft Channel.ReplyDelete
I shared this link with my daughter who loves to bake, and she loved it as much as I did. Soooooo adorable!!ReplyDelete
This is so awesome!! I'm pinning it right now!ReplyDelete
I love this idea so Much I just pinned it to one of my boards.ReplyDelete
LOVE IT!!! I made sure to pin for the chance to win.ReplyDelete
I've pinned this and so glad I have because even if I don't win, I'll have to get some red vinyl and do it. I've got some grey vinyl but that's a boring colour (it was a freebie with a product I bought). I've never cut with vinyl before, so I need to get some transfert tape and learn and this is great motivation.ReplyDelete
I would love to do that to my mixer, such a fun and creative idea! By the way congrats on your new milestone of 500 followers, I am number 500!ReplyDelete
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I pinned this to my Kitchen file on Pinterest. It would look great on my older white KitchenAid Mixer!!ReplyDelete
I pinned this to my Kitchen file on Pinterest. It would look great on my older white KitchenAid Mixer!!ReplyDelete
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I pinned your mixer photo on my pinterest board. I absolutely love it, and would like one for my mixer.ReplyDelete
Pinned! Love this!!!ReplyDelete
I pinned the mixer idea to my board!ReplyDelete
OMG cute idea to decorate a dull appliance.ReplyDelete
what a cute ideal. i love it. make mine blue, not cause i'm depressed, it's just everything in my world is blue. i hope i win.ReplyDelete
What a super idea!!! Love it! Now my mixer is a tiny one, but if I would have one like yours I would love to have these stickers!ReplyDelete
I would love to win these in pink of course. Please enter me in the drawingReplyDelete
Very cool design. I pin it on Pinterest under "Getting Crafty".ReplyDelete
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Love! This would look super cool on my cobalt mixer in lime!!! Makes me want to buy a Cricut!ReplyDeleteReplies
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Pinned! Thanks for making the mixer something you don't have to hide any more but a piece of art!ReplyDelete
Pinned! OMG This will look incredible on my poor white classic mixer :)ReplyDelete
Pinned. what a great Idea.ReplyDelete
My mixer needs a makeover!ReplyDelete
I want one! I think it would make me use my mixer more, well, at least it would look pretty on my counter.ReplyDelete
I have been dying to decorate my mixer. I love how you combined both designs...I would love a copy. I am even willing to cut my own out if you would share your file...I love following you on Pinterest. We are kindred spirits.ReplyDelete
I have been dying to decorate my mixer. I love how you combined both designs...I would love a copy. I am even willing to cut my own out if you would share your file...I love following you on Pinterest. We are kindred spirits.ReplyDelete
This is the cutest thing. I don't have a mixer to 'dot up'. This is probably the only time I'll be glad I don't have one because I missed your give away! Just found your blog today. So many neat things. Looking forward to exploring it more.ReplyDelete
Love it, Hope I can still have a chance...ReplyDelete
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Millions of people across China crowded onto trains and buses this week, hurrying home to be with their families for the country's most important holiday, Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival. January 31 marks the end of the Year of the Snake and the beginning of the Year of the Horse.
More than one billion people worldwide celebrate Lunar New Year. In China, people from Beijing to Guangzhou enjoy a holiday. Businesses and government offices are closed. Many people go to temples to pray for good fortune.
History of the Holiday
The Lunar New Year is celebrated at the second new moon after the winter solstice. The winter solstice, which falls around December 21, is one of two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator. It is also the shortest day of the year.
According to an ancient legend, Buddha asked all the animals to meet him on Lunar New Year. Twelve animals came, and Buddha named a year after each one. The animals were the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Boar (or Pig).
Wealth and Good Luck
Buddha announced that people born in each animal's year would have some of that animal's personality. If you were born in 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, or 2002, you were born in the Year of the Horse.
The animals are also linked with the five elements—wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. Each element has a color: green for wood, red for fire, brown for earth, white for metal, and black for water. This year, 2014, is considered the year of the green horse.
People who were born in the year of the horse are believed to be brave, cheerful, and filled with luck and strength. They are said to get along best with people born under the year of the Tiger, Goat, or Dog. The year of the horse is considered a fortunate year that brings good luck and wealth. But according to Chinese philosophy, those born under the horse sign may have a difficult year in 2014. They are advised not to make important life decisions until 2015.
Festivals, Lions, and Feasts
Lunar New Year's Eve is celebrated with family gatherings and festivals. Cities traditionally mark the 15-day New Year season with firecrackers and fireworks. Last year, officials asked that celebrations in Beijing, China, use fewer fireworks because of a pollution problem. Officials wanted to avoid blackening the skies with more thick smoke. This year, a ban on fireworks will likely be in effect.
At the festivals, one of the most popular ways to celebrate is with the lion dance. The lion is considered a holy animal. During celebrations, dancers dressed as lions (or holding up elaborate paper lions) perform. The dancers are supposed to bring good luck to the people they visit at their homes or businesses. People often wear red, which symbolizes fire. Legend has it that fire can drive away bad luck. It is also tradition for households to carefully clean the house to sweep away bad fortune and make room for good luck. The celebrations end with the Lantern Festival, when brightly colored lamps are hung in parks around China.


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Getting a Real Pearl Education
As this blog progresses, there are several educational topics that I plan to explore. Topics, such as the grain-of-sand myth and the art of pearl culturing are high on my list. But to cover every possible topic related to pearls would take much more than a simple blog – the information could fill a number of different texts.
I've been asked many times over the years what pearl books or resources do I recommend for someone who wants to have a serious pearl education. The following are some of my best recommendations.
A decade ago, I started writing content for this website and added a pearl discussion forum. The Internet was filled with misinformation and no single educational authority existed. Today, Pearl-Guide is the largest pearl-information source in the world with nearly 100,000 pages of pearl-related content and nearly 4,000 active members. The membership is comprised of pearl lovers, collectors, farmers, producers, processors, importers, exports, wholesalers, retailers … the list goes on. It's difficult to pose a question on Pearl-Guide.com that hasn't already been answered.
Pearls by Elizabeth Strack
Pearls is likely the most comprehensive and relatively up to date book available today. To pearl experts and collectors, this book is the published authority.
The Book of the Pearl by George Kunz and Charles Stevenson
The book was first published in 1908, but was as comprehensive as Strack's book was of the era.
Pearls by Hubert Bari
This book is the second written by Hubert Bari that I've read and appreciated. His first was a thorough account of the conch pearl business with amazing photographs. This second book is more of a general pearl-educational book, but is very well-written and contains a lot of magnificent photography.
Pearls and Pearling Life by Edwin Streeter
If you find the desire to immerse yourself into the life onboard a pearling lugger of the 1800's, this book will do it. Originally published in 1886, this book was owned mostly by collectors. In 2006, Hesperian Press published it once again.
Pearl Buying Guide by Renee Newman
The guide is a good book for those wanting to learn enough to make an educated buying decision, but doesn't delve very deep into the history and market of the gem.
The Pearl Oyster by Paul Southgate and John Lucas
Is pearl farming in your future? If so, you'll want to read book. If you're able to make it through all 16 chapters, you will know far more than most about pearl oyster biology.
GIA Graduate Pearls Program
The Pearls course was written by a close friend and mentor of mine, Mr. Doug Fiske, who recently retired from GIA's course writing department. I had the pleasure of traveling to China with Doug to do research for this course. Sadly, Doug retired before the course was finished and the editing, as well as the writing of captions for photos, was left in hands not nearly as capable or experienced. Overall, the course is worth taking. But it definitely could have been better.
Looking over my bookshelf, there are at least a dozen other books that I've found to be worthwhile reads over the years, including an old Xerox copy of the 91-page report on Pearl Cultured in Japan written for the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers. If anyone would care for a few more recommendations, feel free to email me.


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another thing about buttonbush,you can pretty much cut off a twig and jam it into moist ground and it will grow,of course sitting a cutting in a bottle with water till it sprouts will have better results.
another thing about buttonbush,you can pretty much cut off a twig and jam it into moist ground and it will grow,of course sitting a cutting in a bottle with water till it sprouts will have better results.
I have heard many trees mentioned here but not the catalpa tree, also known as the Indian bean.
It blooms multipal times during the year and we have many of them on our grounds. It would be just my luck that their flowers are too long for the bees to get inside of, or that they do not produce any nectar...
Anyone? Thanks,
catalpa is listed as a honey source in THE HIVE AND THE HONEYBEE,but does not say much and does not indicate it is especially important to bees.
back on the subject of goldenrod,my bees are very picky about it,i know here in indiana there are over 40 species of goldenrod,my bees don't sem to like some types at all,other ones they hit on only after all the joe-pye weed is finished.i do recomend joe-pye weed its easy to grow,big and pretty.i've found that if you have an area of fescue,cut it short once early in spring to get the grass short and then the field wild flowers will have a good chance to get established, i also sometimes burn patches of grass,it does wonders.
I noticed a question was raised concerning the honey locust. I have a tremedous amount of these trees on some property I own. I plan on putting a couple of hives on this property this year. If anyone has any info on whether the bees will get a honey flow from this tree, I would be in your debt. I have tried to get the book honey plants of North America, and have been unsuccessful in getting a copy..
sorry surveyor,but as far as i know,honey locust are not used by bees,only black locust.
My planting experiment is underway!
I planted eleven acres this last weekend. I decided on five distinct areas of forrage.
Three acres of Yellow clover
Three acres of Huban clover
Three acres of Alfalfa
One acre of Canola and
One acre of Safflower/Sunflower mixed
The bad news is that I am told that the clover will not bloom the first year, that it needs a dormant period first. Well, we will still have plenty of forrage for this year.
You have been a great help, I have identified many plants on my property that I had not known to be nectar producers. I am looking to have a good year.
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has anyone ever had bees on strawberry's?,I've read alot about it, they say bees don't get much from it & you need to put the bees on it about 4 or 5 days after it blooms,I'd like to get some info on this because they are several people planting it around here,(it's u-pick farm's),some has asked me about placing bees on the crop's. thank you for ANY help. mark
mark, i don't know about the value of it as a nectar/ pollen source,but i know bee's do work it,i saw an interesting story years ago that i had forgotten,some university tried bees as a way to deliver a powder(i can't remember what) to strawberry blossoms instead of spraying the plants by hand/machine,the treatment was to prevent a fungus or something,and thus a better crop.the bees would walk through the powder as they were going out to forage.they claimed their bees did a much better job.this also was supposedly harmless to the bees.anyway sorry i can't remember more,maybe it's on the web somewhere?
I believe this is the study to which you are referring --> http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?art...82809EC588ED9F
In "The How-to-do-it Book of Beekeeping," it says that buckwheat only secretes nectar in the morning. Sorry, I couldn't find the page.
Last year was my first year for harvest and the honey was absolutely beautiful. I was told by local beekeepers that the white clover was reason. I have planted quite a bit for the last several years for deer food plots. It looks like the bees was an unexpected addition to the benefit. I planted more in the February snow.
i think that some beekeepers never see a particular plant being worked by bees,and assume it's not used,but bees visit different plants at different times of the day,i'm not an early riser so i usually miss them hitting the buckwheat.maybe more cluster or compound type flowers retain nectar longer into a hot day and are hit later?also i think bees do have preferences as to taste,some plants seem to be used only if nothing else is going on(like ironweed).
Once a honey bee starts foraging a floral type, she will continue to forage that floral source until the nectar is completely depleted. And in heavey honey flows the same bee will actually continue visiting the same forage source day after day automatically.
This is why buckwheat can be hard to gather from, if flowering fields neighbour it. Buckwheat secretes nectar late morning and finishes early afternoon. Where as canola and clover secrete nectar first thing in the morning, continuing later in the day. Works to our advantage I guess, clover/canola honey pays more of a premuim.
From what I've seen Buckwheat goes for more than Clover. I've never seen Canola honey for sale, so I don't know what the price is.
Buckwheat sells for more, only to a small market. When selling to a packing plant, white honey always recieves the premuim over dark honey.
Whitetailman, my husband is a deer hunter and this past fall, he decided to plant some forage for the deer that live on and around our place. I was delighted to find that many of the plants deer love are also plants that bees love.
this year i've been planting buttonbush,black gum(tupelo) for my bees, chokeberry seems to be appreciated too.
>My planting experiment is underway!
>I planted eleven acres this last weekend. >I decided on five distinct areas of >forrage.
>Three acres of Yellow clover
>Three acres of Huban clover
>Three acres of Alfalfa
>One acre of Canola and
>One acre of Safflower/Sunflower mixed
>The bad news is that I am told that the >clover will not bloom the first year, that >it needs a dormant period first. Well, we >will still have plenty of forrage for this >year.
>You have been a great help, I have >identified many plants on my property that >I had not known to be nectar producers. I >am looking to have a good year.
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An update on my field of dreams.
The yellow clover has taken off well and is about two foot high and looks just like a good stand of alfalfa, and no, it did not bloom hardly at all.
The Hubam is another story however. It is about three foot now, not thick or leafy, but a thinner stand and thinner plant in general. The good new is that I have a good bloom going on! There is a nice white hue to the field even though we have been in a drought, the field is looking GOOD!
The alfalfa stand is thin and short and I have been told it takes at least two years before it takes off. For now I am cutting the weeds off about one foot high.
One caution about planting safflower. Don't let it get in your pasture! I thought musk thistle was bad, cripes... Next year after the bloom I will have to go dig each plant out.
The canola did well this year as well as the sunflowers (state flower). I am going to reseed the canola again for a better stand.
All in all, I am getting excited for next years crop. I have pretty resigned myself to just growing bees this year as I am expanding my number of hives, and next year I will produce honey.
Bullseye Bill
Smack dab in the middle of the country.
Bill- we planted white and yellow sweet clover last Fall and had plenty of flowers this year, so you will probably have pretty good success with that one. It's a little too soon for Fall planting in this area, but come September...
Question for anyone with experience growing buckwheat- when is the time to plant it, Spring or Fall?


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Philadelphia, PA -- Understanding the last step of protein synthesis – the basic process of translating DNA into its final protein product – just became more clear both literally and figuratively. This final phase, called recycling, is essential for the proper function of all cells. Using a three-dimensional cryo-electron microscope to directly observe protein structure, investigators at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and the State University of New York, Albany can now visualize the exact configuration of a molecule called ribosome recycling factor (RRF) in the common bacteria Escherichia coli. (Click on thumbnail above to view full-size image). This image – reported in the June 15 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences – may help guide the design of new antibiotics aimed at inhibiting RRF-related steps of protein synthesis.
"Every living organism has to have this last step, the recycling of spent protein synthesis machinery for the next round of translation," says Akira Kaji, PhD, Professor of Microbiology at Penn. "Strangely, at this day and age, this most fundamental process remained vague until we launched our studies of RRF."
Most antibiotics influencing protein synthesis act by stopping its molecular machinery. However, none as yet target the recycling step. "We believe RRF is one of the best candidates for a new antibiotics target because the mechanism involved in recycling of the protein-making machinery is different in eukaryotes versus prokaryotes, that is humans versus bacteria," says Kaji. "With the emergence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens, this will be the best avenue of devising new antibiotics."
Thirty Years of SearchingThe ribosome is the structure within cells on which amino acids are strung together to make proteins with the aid of transfer RNA (tRNA) and messenger RNA (mRNA). Kaji has spent the past 30 years working out the last step of protein synthesis. RRF, in conjunction with elongation factor G (EF-G), moves along the ribosome removing mRNA and tRNA, readying it to make more proteins. In this latest chapter, Kaji and colleagues report the three-dimensional image of RRF bound to the E. coli ribosome.
In an earlier paper by Kaji and colleagues from Sweden, the crystal structure of RRF showed that RRF mimics the L-shape and dimension of tRNA. Chemical probing by Kaji and colleagues at the University of California, Santa Cruz showed the approximate ribosomal binding site of RRF. In the current PNAS paper, direct observation of the RRF-ribosome structure revealed the exact ribosomal position of bound RRF. It further showed that part of the ribosome contorts by a significant amount – molecularly speaking – when RRF binds to it.
More precisely, the position of the key helices of the ribosomal small and large subunits that hold mRNA move inward, suggesting that this movement may be essential for the release of mRNA from the ribosome. In addition, the RRF binding sites are very close to where the two ribosomal subunits are held together, which explains an earlier observation that the disassembly reaction by RRF may be followed by dissociation of the two subunits.
In short, the recycling process goes like this: RRF, along with EF-G, binds to the ribosome. This promotes the release of tRNAs by the movement of RRF, similar to tRNA movement. "This is the first example of a functional mimic of tRNA by a protein," adds Kaji. After the tRNAs leave, RRF, EF-G, and mRNA also detach from the ribosome. The released ribosome is now empty and free to start a new session of translating mRNA into protein. Where RRF binds is near the key ribosomal spot holding mRNA. "Since the main function of RRF is to release mRNA, this makes sense in terms of function," explains Kaji.
Humans have an RRF analogue in the mitochondria, the respiratory organelle within cells. "One may argue that proposed antibiotics against RRF may influence mitochondrial protein synthesis," notes Kaji. However, commonly used antibiotics such as erythromycin and tetracycline kill bacteria but are virtually harmless to humans, showing little side effect despite their influence on mitochondrial protein synthesis. "With rational drug design it is even possible to design anti-RRF which would only influence bacterial RRF," says Kaji.
His lab is currently identifying the ribosomal site to which RRF is moved from the currently identified position. "It is from this position where RRF performs the final and the most important act – release of mRNA," says Kaji. "The fourth step of protein synthesis within human cells is shrouded in complete mystery and nothing is known. This fundamental step must be elucidated before we can take advantage of the fact that the same step is catalyzed by RRF in bacteria."
Other scientists contributing to this work are: Rajendra K. Agrawal, Manjuli R. Sharma, and Timothy M. Booth from the New York State Department of Health; Michael C. Kiel and Go Hirokawa from Penn; and Christian M.T. Spahn, Robert A. Grassucci, and Joachim Frank from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Agrawal and Frank are also affiliated with the State University of New York, Albany. This research was funded in part by the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation.
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When inspecting one of my queenless hives today I forgot to consult my notes first... Upon not finding any capped queen cells I promptly moved over a frame with 2 from a smaller hive that had 4 capped. Now they each have 2 I figured.
Upon returning home and consulting my notebook I now see that this big hive had several capped cells on Sunday!!
Seems like one has emerged, killed the others & the bees have already broken down the cells?? This hive has been queenless for 18 days now. Would they be this organized to clean up the hive so quickly?? This really threw me for a loop!! I may have just wasted 2 good capped queen cells!!!
Also of interest I found 2 swarm cups that had eggs in them!! No other eggs in the entire hive. Weird. If I had a laying worker would they do that?? I have rotated in a frame of open brood to suppress that.
If only I had looked at my notes first... I really disturbed that hive something fierce when going thru it. Hope I didn't lose her in the whole process...


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how is anyone more "dead" from gun violence than any other type of murder?
the very term "gun violence " is a misuse of the english language and an affront to common sense.
what about ax violence? hammer violence? blunt force violence? 2x4" violence?
vehicular violence?
a murder is a murder , but Obummer like to play word games.
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at least we dont have a staff full of braindead coaches. we just have one brain dead coach vetoing the smart coaches
that idiot doesn't even realize that he fricked up icing the kicker too
The difference is exponential. 20 seconds is 3 pass attempts, a spike, and a field goal attempt. It would make for a long shot, but it would be a shot. It bumps LSU's chances up from .1% to probably around 20%.
Icing the kicker is all just so much bullshite, anyway. It seldom works.
It is hilarious how Miles is so critiqued for such stupid sh
I mean our fans need to get over it. Half of these so called time management issues are completely over blown or misplaced.
Miles said in his Lunch with Les presser today that the coaches were telling him to call the timeout but that he preferred the option of trying to ice the kicker and trying to block the kick.
Q. Late in the game, you talked about the seconds ticking away. Are there other coaches in the headset saying, hey, we need to take a time-out?
COACH MILES: Yeah, we went through the staff pretty much and we talked about the different strategies. It was me that came off the strategy late to call the time out. I said, no, I don't want that, and then I only had six seconds left, so that was -- did I like the idea of the ice? Yes, I did, and I bought into that for some amount of time. The problem with it is you really have him in the position that you want him, he just was blocked. Your football team had just blocked him, so that when I came off of ice as a likelihood, I wish I had all my 20 seconds back. That was the issue.
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Whiteman participates in professional internships
Ellie Whiteman of Nisswa is participating in two professional internships as part of her Health Informatics Management (HIM) major at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.
Whiteman is a senior, and is the daughter of Bill and Carla Whiteman of Nisswa.
The internships occur between March 18 and April 5, and are for credit. Whiteman's internships include:
• An Explorations internship at St. Joseph/Candler's Hospital in Savannah, Ga., offering experience in a non-traditional setting for an HIM professional, March 18-23,
• A Management Affiliation at Seattle Children's Hospital in Seattle, Wash., in which the concentration is on management of health information in an organization as well as the relationships HIM has with other departments in organizations, March 25-April 5.
St. Scholastica's HIM major is housed in the College's Department of Healthcare Informatics and Information Management. The Bachelor of Science degree provides students with professional knowledge necessary to assume management responsibility for health records and health information systems. Graduates have the ability to fill positions working with electronic medical records and data analytics in a variety of health related settings including hospitals, clinics, long-term care settings, consulting firms, government agencies, insurance companies and software vendors.


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I have a big hive started last May that overwintered in 2 deeps. Two weeks ago I installed 2 new packages and donated 2 frames of honey / pollen with a tiny amount of brood, to each package. I took these from the outside edges of the top box in the big hive.
My question is will that slow down the impulse to swarm?
The hive is pretty well full with 8 frames of sealed brood, honey & pollen fill the rest. 2 of the 4 new frames are already drawn and filling.
I'm wondering if I should put a drawn super on top to see if they'll move some food upstairs and free up room for the queen to lay??
Or donate a frame of sealed brood to the packages to help them out and replace it with another undrawn frame??
Any thoughts out there??


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Ham & Cheese Deviled Eggs
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1/2 cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
1 tablespoon honey mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 to 1/2 cup finely chopped ham
4 tablespoons shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Green onions (chopped for garnish, if desired)
Halve the eggs lengthwise. Spoon yolks into a bowl. Place egg whites in a large Tupperware container or on a large platter.
Mash yolks with fork. Add mayonnaise, honey mustard, salt and pepper. Fold in ham and cheese. Start with 1/4 cup ham and add more if you don't think there is enough in the mixture. (If you have leftover ham you can always sprinkle it on top of the eggs.)
Fill each half egg white with yolk mixture. Top with chopped green onions if desired. Sprinkle paprika over the tops of the eggs. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.


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Haven't thought about the Andy Reid sayonara game. I always tell people 3 truisms about NY sports. 1 - Mets can't beat the Braves. 2- Knicks can't beat the Bulls (with Jordan) and 3 - Eagles always embarrass the Giants. I remember Herman Edwards and the Fumble (I was 13) and we all saw DeSean Jackson a couple of seasons ago.
I still believe the Saints game will tell us which way this season will go.


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Yuzuru got home advantage. Han Yan is much better. He is def future in men's skating.
Yay for Donbush! Hope he brings his talent back in LP, too.
Sorry for Dai, but his new SP isn't fresh at all.
Can't wait to see LP tomorrow
Yuzuru got home advantage. Han Yan is much better. He is def future in men's skating.
Yay for Donbush! Hope he brings his talent back in LP, too.
Sorry for Dai, but his new SP isn't fresh at all.
Can't wait to see LP tomorrow
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I really liked Martinzez and Dornbush's programs. I don't see Hanyu's SS being better than Tak so I am surprised how high his pcs are BUT that being said the Tak was way overmarked. I wonder how Chan would have done. Aaron looks a bit ho hum in this field = without the big tricks he is rather well "flat". Too bad about Ross; he'll come back. I do see a marked improvement in canada's Reynolds. We should not judge appearance but there is something offsetting about his hair still and his costume colors could work better but I do see huge improvements artistically and program wise. He definitely could challenge the American men.
Han Yan is the future but he's definitely not better than Hanyu at the moment.
I wished pepole would add why they think like that and how scores should have been in their eyes.Originally Posted by dyu
Yan is definitly not "much better" than Hanyu. Hanyu easily has the better spins, a better Axel (because of that amazing counter), and his Quad still tops Yan's too. Even moreso than that, Yan doesn't have the CH, TR, PE and especially IN (some of that will come with time, I'm not too sure for the interpretation though). I've no idea how this might look in the future, but for now, Hanyu is definitly the better skater, even with a popped Lutz.
And about that "he's the future"-thing - Yan is 15 months younger than Hanyu. I'm not seeing at all how Yan will so surely surpass Hanyu to be the future of men's skating
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By the time Sochi rolls around, I think we are going to see quite an upheaval in the men's field, with all this abundant talent ready to blossom and give the current favorites a run for the money.
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Great to see Richard finally put a somewhat-decent performance. Go get them in the FP kiddo!
Takahashi should really be lower, however that was a lovely sp. I know he fell blah blah blah ... but that was still a beautiful performance.
Now for the bad...
Am I the only one who thinks it's a bit creepy how underweight Hanyu looks? I just can't get over it. There's no way that is normal. There is no way! I really hope it's just me...
OMG! US Guys !! 9th & 10th place! USFSA must be peeing their pants as we speak.
Richard could easily bomb at World. I think this SP is more of a fluke than what he can do "normally"
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Does anyone know what is very good (speed) for a ten year old? Is 50mph just average, better than average, good, or great?
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Last time I was writing a real game (ie not a pong or tetris tutorial clone) was with GFA basic on my Atari, so I don't really know much about topics specifics to game development (I'm a complete newbie when it comes to graphic, sound and interface programming).
I plan to make 2D turn based RPGs (like the old goldbox series for instance), but I don't know which libraries or engine to use, and which tutorials/book to read to get started.
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I need to take another look at it. I just cant see what holds in the selector knob shaft.
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I made more modifications to the AK hammer ground it flat on both sides and cut part of the axis tube off one side. If the outter diameter of the axis tube was decreased in diameter it could easly fit under the carrier, on the back stroke of the carrier it could lay the hammer back into the trigger housing. The hammer needs to be longer by about 8-10mm and thinner on the side next to the mainspring because it rubs a little about 2mm needs to be removed. The hammer will need to sit almost directly over the top of the front trigger housing rivets and offset to the left.
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2nd hammer prototype with some of above modifications made
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Looks like good progress. I haven't had time lately to mess with mine. I'm still debating if to use a hammer or an Uzi type striker. I hear the commercial semi auto's use an Uzi type striker but trigger pull is worse than the open bolt full auto. I would think a striker should be no worse than releasing the bolt. I'll see what sort of system I can design. A hammer looks good as long as it can clear everything and not get damaged in recoil.
hcpookie came to my house this week and we had a very enjoyable and productive afternoon and evening. We shot down some design ideas and came up with some new ones. The last one pookie threw out as he was walking to his Jeep was the one I think I will try first. Dual springs to the right and left on the bottom of the receiver to take place of the one large manispring with the hammer coming up through the middle of the two springs to hit the back of the bolt/firing pin. I have to find two 1/4" 10lb springs about 8 inches long.
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I have made some progress, the PKM mainspring pull back tension is 25.1 lbs. and a single AK spring pull back is 15.1 lbs. So what I am thinking is 2/3 of of each AK spring which will be about 10 inches which should be about 20 lbs. of return force, should be plenty to run the PKM carrier with the added weight of the spring attachments and additional friction. I will install 2 spring "buckets" which will be about 4 inches long, through the rear trunnion into the rear stock, which you will not be able to see from the outside.
In the third picture you can see the dual AK recoil springs and the AK hammer in the middle with plenty of clearance. I think it will have to be mounted with an axis pin running from right to left through the receiver just like an AK hammer is mounted. There is room between the bottom of the receiver and the bottom of the carrier to fit a modified AK hammer. When it gets laid back the hammer recesses back into the trigger housing.
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Steelcore, did you get a chance to see if the AR hammer fits with more room?
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And along those lines, if Eli was unhappy with our system do you think he would try to change it? And if he did, do you think the Giants would be amenable to his desires?
he turns the ball over a little too much for me to consider him the 3rd smartest qb in the NFL


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Discussion in 'Pistons and NBA' started by blueadams, Jun 12, 2012.
I wanted to resist. I tried to resist. In the end, I could not resist.
Quit taking shots at Rodney White. I made him my avatar since he was our last #9 pick.
I liked Rodney. He could run and gun with the best of them.
Its what makes this place fun. Its kinda like the word of the day. Someone mentions Sharpe and boom! the sleeper jokes come out!
What was Rodney White's problem? I never was very clear on it.
Oh man. Where do I start? He didn't end up making us forget that Mike Jordan ever existed. He was caught motoring through downtown Washington DC in a convertible firing shot after shot into the air from a handgun. He was arrested last year in North Carolina for felony manufacture of marijuana, along with 4 other charges.
In general, I'd say it's good to have quick hands, but in Rodney's case it was almost a curse. His hands were actually too quick for the NBA.
He has quick hands and green thumbs.
It was the perfect bust from a team chemistry perspective, guys like Sharpe doesn't lose any sleep over riding the pine.
I would rather us draft a SG/SF if available. I'd take PJ3 over Leonard, Henson, Zeller and Sullinger. This pick truly scares me, this is one draft where where being in the 7th spot would help insure a much better pick.
I don't think the Pistons have nearly enough talent. My statement was made in the context of trading a #9 for #14 and #16 or whatever. If you could leverage a trade down to include moving some established talent then that changes the whole picture. Also, its difficult to divest yourself from your signings. There is only one ball and only 48 minutes. We already had a full roster.
If you guys don't want a guy who shoots one thousand percent on our team, then you are on some sort of pipe.
Based on that clip, the kid should be good for 40 points per game.
Let's just hope that no one else sees that clip.....
response to the responses... #1) It's rare for a post-20 pick to even be in the NBA for three years. It's rare for someone picked outside of the top 10 to be worth anything after five years. The NFL/"New England Patriot" strategy is not...of any use. #2) We'll probably end up having to trade up for Meyers Leonard if we want him. Not down. #3) Charlie V is stronger and tougher than Henson. He is. He actually is. He actually is.
So essentially, Henson is softer than papyrus after 2 millenia. If Drummond falls that deep, he is a no brainer.
If only he can have the opportunity to have that first bounce off the floor. In a sense, if all you wanted was a face-up...then take Daye from 10 feet further out.
IF Drummond drops, I agree it's a no brainer. Sullinger/Zeller looked like they couldn't move all that well laterally. Perry Jones possibly is a small forward. Not a polished SF, but could be a matchup nightmare IF he gets it together. He's got all the physical tools - his interview will be a huge factor in getting a team to take a leap of faith on him. Henson looked fine outside of the strength aspect. He apparently hurt his ankle - possibly by trying to guard Royce White down in the post on the first day of the combine. Seemed like a nice guy. Leonard - Always wary of guys that shoot up the charts after combine measurements come. Meh, very meh. If we were picking 15-20 instead of 9, he might be more worth a look. Moultrie - has all the athletic tools of a Perry Jones without the questions about his motor/position in the NBA. Apparently has a bit of trouble reigning in his emotions. Draymond Green is awesome in interviews. Fad Chord copped to having no idea who the Pistons are going for - which is a good thing imo. I seem to recall everyone and their mama knowing we were taking Daye a few years back; didn't work out so well.
DraftExpress: NBA Combine Athletic Testing Results Released Results on bench pressing, 3/4 court speed, agility lane, etc. I was bored so I did this.. (i'm not very good with photoshop so the division lines are messed up) Open it on another window so you can watch it better. Don't pay attention to the yellow shadow on some blocks or the shadow on Leonard. Henson did pretty bad and I'm devastated for that, I thought he could be what we need but his athleticism isn't impressive. Barnes beat MKG in all the athletics categories. I thought to put in Greg Monroe measures from the 2010 pre-draft workout to have someone who we all know very well, to compare all this prospects. Maybe I Forgot to put some players.. but in the link in draftexpress you can look for them.
Monroe has small hands. He needs to get in the weight room and start trying to stretch those out.
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Can't wait to see her first report on Friday!!!
Just saw this on icenetwork.com:
Also ABC News:
Can't wait to see her first report on Friday!!!
I'm looking forward to her reports.
For those who absolutely hate to hear her commentate in any capacity, luckily for you, her spots are early in the morning and there are several stations to catch your Olympic news from.
There is also a thread about this in the Olympics folder.
Heh heh, so NBC didn't hire Michelle so she went to the competition. I wonder what Conan O'brian thinks about all this.
Sorry ~ I didn't look in the Olympics folder ~ DUH! Feel free to delete this thread.
Interesting that she jumped the NBC ship after they seemed so eager to have her. I guess she just wants a smaller role in everything and considering most people will be watching NBC for the Olympics, she won't be seen by as many eyeballs.
Looooove her!
I hope she commentates better than she did at 09 Worlds though.
Yay! I get Michelle Kwan on ABC and Chuck Todd on NBC! This combo should make staying up late and waking up early tolerable for two weeks!
Thanks for the link. Looking forward to seeing Michelle. Does anyone know if she will actually be in Vancouver? The article did not say.
I don't think my DVR is getting much of a break in the coming weeks. Not only all the Olympic coverage but a couple of my fave shows, which will air opposite the Games. Thank goodness for dual tuners!
She was in-studio today with Robin. She gives her insight into the games, talking about the U.S. figure skating team and Lindsay Vonn's injury. I hope I posted the link correctly.
^^Yep the link works. Thank you for posting. Michelle looks and sounds great and I look forward to seeing her reports.
Thanks for posting. Michelle's best line, "what is figure skating without controversy."
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