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- Pennsylvania Among 'Terrible 10' Most Regressive Tax States
- February 4 Non-Partisan Training: HOW TO RUN FOR ELECTION BOARD IN 2013: HOW TO RUN FOR COMMITTEEPERSON IN 2014
- Republican Governors Opt-In to Medicaid Expansion
- The Reports of Unions' Death Are Greatly Exaggerated
- Ask Allyson Schwartz to run for Governor
- Mind the gap: Opting Out of Medicaid Expansion Leaves Low-income Families Behind
- Jan. 14 Workshop:HOW TO RUN FOR ELECTION BOARD IN 2013; HOW TO RUN FOR COMMITTEEPERSON IN 2014
- Seth Williams on Guns, Jasmine Rivera on School Closures @PFC Meetup Wednesday
- PA Revenue Strong Midway Through Year; Tax Cut Could Have Big Impact
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Five years ago, Thanksgiving, I wrote this. I knew I had found something good (though I didn't yet know that included someone who would love me, justice, and Philadelphia sports teams with more or less equal burning intensity).
This fall Dan and I got married. And this morning we were up in Bucks County, seeing the movie 'Lincoln' with my parents. To count just some blessings:
Getting to see that movie with my dad, who now lives at home despite sudden severe disability, thanks only to our still-present social safety net that gives him the choice to live in his own home with my mom instead of being trapped in a nursing home.
The fact that in this election enough Americans used their votes to make clear they want a country that sees us all having a stake in each other.
That there are advocates who fight for a fair shot for all who are treated as expendable: those working to restore lifeline state 'general assistance' benefits after they were torn away earlier this year through cowardly political maneuvering, as today's important piece sharply reminded us; those who are trying to cut through the many financial and political agendas in order to actually focus on what makes schools work for their students; and, always, those who daily devote themselves to people suffering addiction and trauma, giving a small or large beacon of kindness and understanding to people in the darkest places.
Thank you. These are "the ripples of hope" that travel out through the world, to quote Bobby Kennedy via that video where our president cried while saying thank you to the people who worked to elect him in hopes of moving us towards a more just world.
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December 8, 2013
Washington Post
Lori Montgomery
"That this can be declared a victory is an indicator of how low the process has sunk. They haven't really done anything except avoid another crisis," said Robert Bixby, executive director of the Concord Colaition. He added, "there's no budgetary or fiscal strategy in the choices they've used, except the strategy of avoiding any hard choices."

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In conjunction with the (title pending) theme this week, I decided to turn our discussion here to the subject of Music in Movies.
As those of you who listen to our show will hear, there's a deep connection between the two arts, and sometimes that winds up creating an inseparable bond between the two in the viewer's mind. For me for example, I can NEVER hear The Simple Mind's "Don't You (Forget About Me)" and NOT think of "The Breakfast Club". Of course, that's not the ONLY example, either…
I'm definitely leaning towards popular music songs that have been incorporated into a movie (or became hits from a movie), but if you feel the need to mention film scores, the judges will be lenient 😉
In the meantime, let's hear it! What songs do you associate strongly with the movie it's from? Can you hear "Stuck in the Middle With You" and not get a little grossed out? Does Bob Seger's "Old Time Rock and Roll" bring up flashbacks of Tom Cruise sliding across the floor? Do you listen to "Eye of the Tiger" to get yourself psyched up?
What are YOUR Favorite Songs from Movies?!? 😀


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First time attempting to build a helmet of any kind. Made the first test fit helmet out of paper, just to see how well it fit. Turned out to be a bit too small for me so I scaled the whole thing up 3%. Worked out nice.
First up is the paper one scaled up.
Then I used sticker paper to print out the templates (thank you everyone who has created templates and posted them to share, KUDOS!!!)
Used an electric disc cutter and a jig saw to get then all cut out.
Still a work in progress, I'll get more posted up as I go along.


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FAU Professor Invents Anti-Texting and Driving System
To some, it may sound like the work of "Big Brother", but it's actually the invention of a professor at FAU. Professor Daniel Raviv is awaiting patent on his device that he believes would help out in conjunction with the new texting and driving ban in Florida.
A lot of us use gps map systems to show where our cars are on the road. It's that system that Raviv harnesses to stop your phone from texting while the vehicle is moving.
The professor and engineer says his technology knows if the vehicle is moving and stops that phone from being able to text.
It even knows which cell phone is in the front left part of the car...the driver's seat.
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Excerpt: "For our final New York Giants' positional review, we will hit on the special teams. This is really a look at three players -- punter Steve Weatherford, placekicker Lawrence Tynes and long-snapper Zak DeOssie.
Steve Weatherford, Punter
Weatherford really is amazing. He came to the Giants never having averaged more than 43.8 yards per punt during the first five seasons of his career. He averaged 45.7 yards per punt with the Giants in 2011 and bettered that in 2012 with an outstanding 47.5 yards per punt average.How has he improved his leg strength so much? Well, you try the Weatherford workout.
Weatherford finished eighth in the league in yards per punt despite never really having been considered a guy who boomed the ball. He was 11th in the league in percentage of punts inside the 20-yard line with 37.9 percent.
The Giants handed Weatherford a five-year, $12.75-million contract after the 2011 season, and he is certainly in the process of earning his money.
Lawrence Tynes, Placekicker
Tynes started the 2012 season kicking at a Pro Bowl level. He made 29 of his first 32 field-goal attempts, but made only 4-of-7 over the last five weeks of the season. He missed a 43-yarder in a 17-16 loss to the Washington Redskins, a 36-yarder the week after that against the New York Orleans Saints and a 30-yarder in a 34-0 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. He finished 33-of-39 for the season. His 84.6 field-goal percentage was 18th in the league. There were 15 NFL kickers who did not miss from 30-39 yards. Tynes was 1-for-3 from beyond 50 yards, and there were nine NFL placekickers who made more 50+yard attempts than Tynes tried.
In terms of kickoffs, Tynes' touchback percentage of 25.5 percent placed the Giants 31st in the 32-team NFL. Tynes, 34, is a free agent.
Zak DeOssie, Long-snapper
DeOssie is a solid snapper and could probably continue in that role with the Giants for years to come. He is also outstanding in punt coverage, having made seven solo tackles in 2012. Nothing to worry about here." Read more...


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The local natural wonder that is perhaps most ingrained in the fabric of Icelandic culture is the bounty of geothermal energy, the naturally heated water that powers our lives and heats our homes, baths and pools, public as well as private.
The spa is a modern day invention, but enjoying the various health benefits of bathing in thermal baths is an Icelandic tradition dating back to the settlement. Snorri Sturluson, the famous twelfth century historian and author, was a prolific spa enthusiast by modern standards, and had his own thermal pool built so he could soak in hot water whenever the mood struck him. Of the thirteen baths that are known to have been used in the early days of the Icelandic society, four are still standing.
As unlikely as it may sound, Reykjavík sports its own geothermal beach, with white sands and warm ocean water
Since the advent of harnessing geothermal energy in Iceland, the tradition of public bathing has become deeply rooted in the local culture. Locals of all ages and professions frequent some of the hundred public pools for both health and social purposes; in order to unwind after a long day or to catch up on gossip with friends. The swimming pool culture has clearly established itself, for the greater capital area alone has seventeen public swimming pools, most of which are outdoors and some of which are equipped with saunas and steam baths. Rules of hygiene are taken very seriously with regard to the pools and all visitors are required to shower thoroughly without a swimsuit before entering the water.
The luxury of geothermally heated water has also been utilized to an increasing degree lately in the luxury spa setting. The most famous of these is the Blue Lagoon, located in a lava field on the Reykjanes Peninsula, not far from Reykjavík. And, as unlikely as it may sound, Reykjavík sports its own geothermal beach, with white sands and warm ocean water (assisted by a little geothermal injection). Still, there are those who swear by the health benefits of swimming in the cold ocean, so every day, you will find Icelanders enjoying a swim in the cold Atlantic.
Other Activities
Northern Lights
The extreme dark of the Icelandic winter has a few perks. Between September and April, Iceland is treated to a magnificent natural display: the phenomenon of aurora borealis, named after the Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora, and the Greek name for the north wind, Boreas. This is what we commonly call the Northern Lights.
Due to its position on the Mid-Atlantic ridge, Iceland is one of the most active volcanic regions in the world. Its unique geological conditions make for some awe-inspiring rock formations, both beneath the surface as well as above it. Various tube caves—formed by magma flowing underneath the earth's surface after lava has solidified overhead—can safely be explored through guided excursions year-round.
Ice Climbing
When making a trip to Iceland, it is hard not to pay special attention to the country's namesake—namely, its 4,500 square miles of glacier. Ice climbing on Iceland's glaciers is practiced year-round and takes place mainly on the Sólheimajökull and Svínafellsjökull glaciers in the south of Iceland.


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Williamsburg Hotel Guide
If a major theme park sounds like fun, visit Busch Gardens, a theme park featuring the Loch Ness Monster roller coaster which speeds to over 60 miles an hour in a matter of seconds. Also while in the park, enjoy the Clydesdales, beautiful horses and "mascots" of Budweiser. You have many choices when trying to find hotels near Busch Gardens. Because of its close proximity to Colonial Williamsburg, you will find a great selection of resorts located between the two.
Take a day trip to Colonial Williamsburg or stay at the accommodations that suit your needs near historic Williamsburg. Expedia recommends 4 star hotels for your stay in this historic wonderland. Many Williamsburg hotels offer a discount to area attractions that can be worth your while. You can also always find cheap hotel deals in Williamsburg, too, because the location has been designed as a tourist destination. Luxury suites are available for the traveler looking for pampering. However, if you are looking for something more family friendly, find something that is more quaint but still considered one of the best hotels in Williamsburg, VA. If your canine friend joins your vacation, you may search for one of the pet friendly hotels available in the area.
Pack your bags and give your family an education as they learn about historic Colonial Williamsburg while combining a fun theme park for the kids and Busch Gardens brewery for adults in Williamsburg, Virginia this year. Williamsburg Virginia hotels will not disappoint and neither will this great vacation destination.


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For the safety and enjoyment of other guests, Rogers Centre and the Toronto Blue Jays ask that you please do not sit or stand in the aisles. Aisles must be kept clear at all times.
While the game is on and ball is in play here at Rogers Centre, fans are asked to wait at the top of the seating section aisles until there is a break. This is not only for the safety of our fans due to the possibility of foul balls entering the stands, but also considered a courtesy to those who are seated.
The Toronto Blue Jays, Rogers Centre and ARAMARK are committed to promoting and ensuring responsible alcoholic beverage sales and use, as outlined by "T.E.A.M."
Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management
Training techniques from Smart Serve and T.E.A.M are combined with our goal of creating a safe, enjoyable and family-friendly environment where alcohol service and consumption is managed thoroughly.
Alcoholic beverages can only be purchased from authorized vendors once inside Rogers Centre and guests may not bring or leave the facility with any alcohol. All guests that appear to be 30 years of age or younger will be asked to provide proof of age for each transaction. Upon request for proof of age, guests must produce a valid form of photo identification.
Upon request for proof of age, guests must produce a valid form of photo identification.
Guests may have no more than two alcoholic beverages in their possession at any time. In-seat hawkers are restricted to serving only one (1) alcoholic beverage per guest. Alcohol service in all concession stands, luxury suites and TD Comfort Clubhouse will conclude at the end of the seventh inning. The Toronto Blue Jays, Rogers Centre, and its concessionaire (ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment) reserve the right to discontinue alcohol service at any time and to modify these rules at any time.
Guests found with unauthorized alcohol can have their ticket confiscated and be removed or denied entry from Rogers Centre without compensation. As a courtesy to our fans, the Blue Jays have designated alcohol-free seating sections on each level of Rogers Center. They are: 100-Level - 142/141, 200-Level - 237/238, 500-Level - 520/521 (First 14 rows only).
The following may result in your ejection from Rogers Centre and/or possible prosecution:
The Toronto Blue Jays welcome certified service animals utilized by guests with disabilities into Rogers Centre.
Players and coaches from both the Blue Jays and the visiting team do take time to sign autographs occasionally, but we kindly ask that fans respect their need to prepare for that day's game. Fans interested in obtaining an autograph from their favourite player are permitted at the bottom of the 100-Level aisles from the time the gates open until 45 minutes prior to game time, however, consideration should be given to guests possessing tickets for these areas. Guests must return to their ticketed seats after this period.
Fans wishing to obtain autographs from specific players should mail their request, including a self-addressed stamped envelope to the player's attention, to:
Please keep in mind that if you do send in an item to be signed, you do so at your own risk. Players and coaches receive a tremendous amount of fan mail and we cannot guarantee a response. The Toronto Blue Jays and its players and staff are not responsible should the items fail to be returned.
Guests are welcome to bring their small bag inside Rogers Centre when they attend Toronto Blue Jays games. Softsided bags such as diaper bags, small backpacks and small purses are permitted, whereas hard-sided coolers, bags and containers are not.
In accordance with Major League Baseball's security regulations, any bag larger than 16 inches by 16 inches by 8 inches will not be permitted into Rogers Centre. All bags will be thoroughly inspected before they are allowed inside the facility at designated inspection lanes at all gates, which will result in delays when entering. MLB-approved bins will be used at inspection points, and bags and their contents must fit without assistance, modification or adjustment. To ensure guest safety, the Toronto Blue Jays reserve the right to inspect any bags or articles prior to entry and at any time thereafter within Rogers Centre. We may refuse admittance or eject anyone who is in procession of any item deemed hazardous, inappropriate, offensive or suspicious.
TD (Toronto-Dominion) Green Machines are available throughout Rogers Centre for our guests' convenience. These ATMs are located in the following areas:
The Toronto Blue Jays encourage guests to show their team pride and welcome support demonstrated through homemade banners and signs. Guests are welcome to bring banners to Rogers Centre provided they do not interfere with the game, your fellow guests' enjoyment of the game or carry disparaging, commercial, political or obscene messages. All non - complying banners may be removed and or confiscated at our discretion. Banners cannot block or cover any current building signage.
Black netting covers parts of certain outfield seating sections (Sections 101, 142 & 143) on the 100-Level. It is intended to give the batter a clear and unobstructed view of the baseball as it leaves the pitcher's hand. The Batter's Eye is off limits to all individuals, save for television camera operators.
Plastic bottles holding 600 ml or less of non-alcoholic beverages will be permitted in Rogers Centre. Guests are strictly prohibited from bringing outside alcohol inside Rogers Centre. Plastic bottles holding more than 600 ml and glass bottles are prohibited.
Excludes Acura Luxury Suites
The Toronto Blue Jays welcome cameras for the purposes of still photography, provided their use does not interfere with other guests' enjoyment. Video cameras are permitted inside the facility, but recording of any game footage is strictly prohibited. All equipment will be inspected prior to admittance and subject to our security screening process. The Toronto Blue Jays and Rogers Centre reserve the right to request that guests discontinue filming or taking pictures on Rogers Centre property. The Toronto Blue Jays and Rogers Centre are not responsible for lost or stolen belongings. As such, we ask that guests not leave equipment unattended. Tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are not permitted.
Rogers Centre is committed to creating a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for all guests. The stadium is committed to ensuring that:
* Failure of guests to adhere to these policies may result in the denial of admission to or immediate removal from the stadium without refund.
The use of any remote controlled drone (UAV - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), is prohibited on or over any of the properties under the control of Rogers Centre at any time. All inquiries regarding this policy and the use of drones (UAV) in any of these areas should be directed to the V.P., Security Operations at Rogers Centre. Individuals operating drones on stadium property may be subject to arrest and prosecution.
All Toronto Blue Jays and Rogers Centre personnel have been trained and instructed to assist guests in evacuating the stadium. In the event of an emergency at Rogers Centre, guests are asked to remain calm and follow instructions given via the public address system, uniformed game staff and security, police and medical personnel. During emergencies, guests should not use elevators; instead, guests will be directed to exit Rogers Centre using the stairs or ramps. Guests are also encouraged to take the following steps in the event of an emergency:
For the safety and enjoyment of all, guests are reminded not to interfere with a ball in play or a player during a game. Those who fail to follow this policy may be subject to immediate ejection from Rogers Centre.
Rogers Centre allows guests to bring food into the stadium as long as the items are wrapped, bagged or left inside a container to avoid spillage. Food containers must be soft-sided and small enough to fit under the guest's seat. All items will be inspected and subject to our security screening process which may result in delays in entering the facility.
Excludes Acura Luxury Suites
In cooperation with the Toronto Police Service, guests wearing known gang clothing and/or colours will not be permitted into Rogers Centre. Guests will be automatically asked to leave the premises, as noted on signs posted at gate entrances.
Security reasons preclude Rogers Centre from allowing in/out privileges to individuals who choose to leave the building. Exceptions can be made in special circumstances through our Guest Services locations.
Musical instruments and any type of noise-making devices are prohibited inside Rogers Centre. Any exceptions will be at the discretion of Rogers Centre and the Toronto Blue Jays.
For obvious safety concerns, guests are not permitted to throw any objects around or within Rogers Centre seating areas (e.g., baseballs, beach balls, shoes, seat cushions, hats, food, drinks, ice, coins, etc). Failure to adhere to this policy may result in ejection from the stadium.
Clothing with offensive language or indecent graphics is prohibited in Rogers Centre. Offenders may be denied entry into or possibly ejected from the stadium.
The Toronto Blue Jays and Rogers Centre make every effort to accommodate guests as much as possible when it comes to allowing items that will enhance their experience while inside the stadium. However, the following items are prohibited at Rogers Centre:
All alcohol, illegal drugs and prescription drugs not accompanied by a valid prescription, and weapons will be seized.
Please note: Rogers Centre has the authority to prohibit any other item/s deemed to be a security risk.
For the safety of everyone at the ballpark, guests are asked to refrain from sitting, standing or leaning on stadium railings.
In order to provide our guests with a safe environment, the following security measures will be in effect:
Please report any suspicious activity in or around Rogers Centre.
Rogers Centre has been a smoke-free environment, in compliance with the Province of Ontario's Smoke-Free Ontario Act for quite some time. Smoking is not permitted at any level in the building including our parking level. For clarity purposes - this includes the use of any vapour or electronic cigarettes. Toronto City Council has recently approved changes to Municipal Code Chapter 709-Smoking. It is now against the law to smoke within nine metres (30 feet) of an entrance or exit of any building that is used by the public. Security measures preclude us from allowing guests back into the building if they choose to exit. Those leaving the facility to smoke will not be permitted re-entry to the stadium.
Guests are prohibited from distributing banners, booklets, business cards, circulars, commercial advertising, flyers, folders, handballs, leaflets, notices, pamphlets, posters, stickers or any other written, printed and/or painted materials, without advance written permission from Rogers Centre and the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club.
Copies of the Stadium Rules and Standards of Conduct are posted in a variety of locations throughout Rogers Centre (including in proximity to building entrances). The text of the current policy (in place since 2008) is as follows:
A valid ticket must be produced upon entry to the stadium and at any time thereafter upon request. Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership ("Blue Jays") and/or Rogers Stadium Limited Partnership (collectively, the "Management") reserves the right, without compensation or refund of admission price to refuse any person admission to the stadium, or to remove such person from the stadium, (i) if the person uses language or exhibits conduct which, in the opinion of Management, is abusive, illegal or objectionable or might otherwise interfere with the reasonable enjoyment of others, (ii) if, in the opinion of the Management, the person's ticket is not valid, or (iii) if the person brings into the stadium any restricted items, including, without limitation, alcohol, illegal drugs, chemicals, bottles, cans, weapons of any kind, large bags, knapsacks or hard-sided coolers or briefcases (list of restricted items subject to change at any time in the discretion of the Management).
Each person wishing to enter the stadium consents to Management's reasonable examination of his or her person and/or belongings to ensure compliance with the foregoing.
Each person entering the stadium grants to the Management, their corporate affiliates, agents, broadcasters, business associates and/or sponsors (collectively, the "Authorized Parties") the absolute and irrevocable right to utilize that person's voice, image and/or likeness in connection with any transmission, retransmission or reproduction in whole or in part of the game to which such person is admitted. Each person entering the stadium further grants to the Authorized Parties the absolute and irrevocable right to use that persons voice, image and/or likeness for any purpose whatever, including on merchandise and in Blue Jays advertising, without restriction, and regardless of medium. Each person entering the stadium thereby waives all rights of inspection or approval regarding any use of his/her voice, image or likeness and any right to remuneration therefore, and releases and discharges the Authorized Parties from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with the use of his/her voice, image or likeness, including, without limitation, any and all claims for invasion of privacy, right of publicity or defamation.
Each person entering the Stadium agrees that: (A) he/she shall not transmit or aid in transmitting any information about the game or event that he/she is attending, including, but not limited to, any account, description, picture, video, audio, reproduction or other information concerning the game or event (collectively "Event Information"), (B) Blue Jays is the exclusive owner of all copyrights and other proprietary rights in all baseball games and event information in respect of such baseball games, and (C) all photographs and recordings created by him/her are for personal use only.
WARNING: Each person entering this stadium voluntarily assumes all risks of any injury or other loss to person and property occurring during his/her presence at the stadium and/or incidental or related to the event being held or game being played at the stadium, as applicable, at or about such time (including, without limitation, injury suffered from balls, bats or other objects projected into or within the stands), and releases the Management, Major League Baseball, the Commissioner, the participating teams, the performing acts and their respective agents, corporate affiliates and employees from and all liability therefore, regardless of whether such injury or loss occurs before, during or after the actual performance of the event or playing of the game, as applicable, and whether such injury or loss is caused by any person's negligence or otherwise. PRIOR TO, DURING AND FOLLOWING BASEBALL GAMES, INCLUDING DURING ALL BATTING PRACTICES, FIELDING PRACTICES AND WARM-UPS, ITEMS SUCH AS BASEBALLS, BATS AND FRAGMENTS THEREOF MAY BE THROWN OR HIT INTO THE STANDS AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. FOR EVERYONE'S SAFETY, PLEASE STAY ALERT AND BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS.
Copies of the most current Stadium Rules and Standards of Conduct are available at Gate 9 or by calling 416-341-1000.
Any fan venturing onto the playing field before, during or after a game or event will be subject to criminal prosecution under the criminal code. Any guest who re-enters the stadium after being removed or ejected will also be issued a trespass notice and possible further prosecution.
In order to operate a secure and responsible facility, CCTV surveillance cameras are in use throughout Rogers Centre.


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I need some opinions on purchasing an ice cream maker. I never had any desire for one until now. Are they worth it? Do you use yours alot? Is it just easier to go to Dairy Queen? How much does one make? Thanks
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I need some opinions on purchasing an ice cream maker. I never had any desire for one until now. Are they worth it? Do you use yours alot? Is it just easier to go to Dairy Queen? How much does one make? Thanks
We have one and used it about 2 times. Much easier to buy ice cream. You have to buy cream when you use it so you just can't make it up on the spur of the moment. I do want to try some sorbets since they would be healthier then ice cream but I don't see the point of making ice cream in it. Can't say it was better then store bought.
We use ours all the time. I grew up on homemade ice cream. I'm pretty sure my Dad is some kind of an addict. We have made many, many flavors over the years. To me, homemade is MUCH better than store bought, but of course, that's a matter of taste.
I agree that homemade ice cream is MUCH better than store bought.
I have used a hand crank ice cream machine---LOTS of work. Then I got an electric ice cream machine, that you put the ice and salt on the outside. Then I got a little Rival ice cream machine where you put the inside in the deep freeze and when you are ready to make your ice cream, you put in the mix (smaller quantity than the old fashioned kind) Put in the paddles and top and plug it in. When the motor starts stalling you stop, it's done. Take it out and enjoy or put in the freezer in a freezer container. I just keep the bowl for the freezer in the freezer (chest kind) so when I do feel like it is almost done.
I really recommend ice cream makers for young kids. They love making ice cream. There is a science experience in action. You can also make a little homemade kind with an old fashioned coffee can, and another smaller can that fits well inside (close to the same height but much narrower) add ice and salt and have the kids kick the can around until done.
Oh, I am not recommending the Rival, I got it awhile ago on a super discount. There are others that are similar.
We enjoy our small Cuisinart countertop ice cream maker. But it only makes about a quart at a time. It has two containers that you keep in the freezer that works like an ice pack. So you don't have to mess with ice, salt, water, etc. like you do with the older type freezers. It comes with lots of recipes for ice cream, frozen yogurt, etc. If you dump in a can of soda you have a slushy in about 10 minutes.
I have wonderful memories of the old crank-type freezer that my parents and grand-parents had. Growing up on a dairy farm with lots of milk, homemade ice cream was a regular summer treat for family gatherings. Taking turns turning the crank on the freezer was always a family affair and the creamy freshness of that homemade treat with a freshly baked cake or pie or even just sprinkled with crunchy Cheerios was such a great family time.
For Father's Day 6 yrs. ago we bought my husband a 6 qt.(also come in 4 qt.)electric White Mountain Ice Cream freezer and we love it. It makes the creamiest ice cream because the beaters run at a faster speed than most of the other less expensive brands. My husband was employed making ice cream when we got married, so he is very picky about his ice cream and he sure does love this maker, often suggests making it for family get together. There are many recipes that come with it, but we prefer starting with "Junket Ice Cream Mix", a product found in the pudding isle at the local grocery store and adding whipping cream and milk. Many great family times have been enjoyed around this freezer.
I bought one several years ago and never used it. It sat in my freezer for about 3 years and I finally gave it to my GD. I wonder if she has used it yet? LOL
I haven't made ice cream for several years, but used to use my ice cream freezer all the time when the kids were little. They still talk about the fun times they had when we made ice cream.


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Does anyone know of a good rhubarb supplier? I am trying to find a red or "cherry" variety, and am having a very difficult time. I bought a Glaskins Perpetual plant from a local nursery last year, and the young stalks looked red, but when the plant matured the stalks are actually green. Green pie just doesn't sound appealing.
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finally got this built, I had the kit and receiver for a few years now. I got in a small run of these to do for a commercial customer and did mine to work out the build process. I had it out to the range last weekend and ran 250 rounds through it, only had 2 stopages that were failures to feed possibly because of short recoil. it ejects out the left and the guy shooting on that side was ankle deep in 54R brass!!
I riveted the trigger housing on today now that it is working right. I hot salt blacked the receiver instead of painting it, I will most likely do that to the rest of the parts in the future as I am not a fan of painted guns.


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I am currently In Haiti starting a beekeeping project. I would like to know if anybody has experience feeding the sugar water after the sugar cane has been crushed. Anybody know the approxiamte sugar concentration of such water. From what I have seen here bees could benefit from stimulative feeding prior to the honeyflow. Sugar is relatively expensive for the participants but sugarcane is grown locally and could be a good fit if it is not toxic or if there are not too many undigestible particles.
A thicker syrup can be had. Basically molasses at a reasonnable price. I know molasses have a high HMF content and this can be deadly to a hive that needs to overwinter. That is not the issue here. I think that the bees will be able to void the HMF's and be fine, but I lack experience in this area. Comments are needed. Thanks.


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Bracknell, UK – November 15, 2011
Webroot, the first Internet security service company, has today announced that it has received independent certification from the Cloud Industry Forum (CIF) for its Cloud Service Provider Code of Practice, announced earlier this week.
The Cloud Service Provider Code of Practice enables participating vendors to promote online confidence and trust in their brand to the end user community. By adopting a set of certifiable criteria, the Cloud Service Provider enables the end user to have a transparent view of the vendors business and the type of services and service levels they can expect from them.
Vendors verified by the CIF are responsible for adhering to the CIF code of conduct covering following appropriate and secure data processing processes, ensuring robust and quality cloud service delivery and being accountable to customers for quality of service and support. Upon authorisation from the CIF, vendors will be able to use the certification logo in all forms of communication with their customers.
Andy Burton, Chairman for the Cloud Industry Forum said," We are pleased to see Webroot step forward as the first vendor to attain certification with many more already following in their footsteps. It is important that key cloud vendors like Webroot are able to demonstrate to their customers the independent validation of their commitment to a quality cloud experience.
The CIF helps leading cloud vendors like Webroot differentiate themselves from those lacking the resources and capability to deliver a secure and robust cloud outcome for the business user. The CIF will aid business' confidence in using cloud applications through educational endorsements and will ensure these organisations have the best chance to maximise benefit and reduce risk in their selection."
Ian Moyse, EMEA Channel Director for Webroot commented, "Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is growing at a phenomenal rate and the Cloud Industry Forum's initiative to assist the customer in identifying and short listing those vendors able to demonstrate a robust, quality and secure cloud service is to be applauded and supported. This certification further validates our commitment to our customers."
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Pequot Lakes siblings waiting for mentors
A curious thing happened when Kinship Partners attempted to recruit 50 new mentors for its program during January's National Mentoring Month.
Indeed, mentors came forward. Kinship Partners would like to thank the 24 heroes who have volunteered to mentor children throughout Crow Wing and southern Cass counties and the Staples/Motley area.
Kinship will strive to hit its goal of bringing at least another 25 mentors into the program over the next couple months.
But with the push and publicity for new mentors, an increased number of children are also being referred to the program. In the last week, 11 children were referred by the Pequot Lakes School District alone!
New mentors are needed to step forward throughout the entire year to keep up with the growing number of children deserving mentors.
Meet Micah and Lacey who are brother and sister and live with their dad in the Pequot Lakes area. Micah is a sports-enthused fourth-grader. He likes to swim, ride bike and wants to try fly fishing.
Lacey is in kindergarten and just learning to read. She misses all the "girly" activities and dreams about riding a horse. Dad is a hard-worker and doing a great job of holding his family together.
Children with supportive mentoring relationships are four times more ready to be healthy, productive adults. Mentoring builds positive communities. A community that values its youth is good for all.
For more information about Micah, Lacey or any of the kids on Kinship's waiting list, call 218-454-8016 or visit www.kinshippartners.org.


text: Reading the quotes below from a DC.com article announcing the official hiring of Kiffin as DC, it's obvious to me this was a Garrett move. Garret clearly indicated how important it is that players fit this new scheme if this move is made, and Kiffin clearly indicates that Garrett did a good job in his interview WITH GARRETT of convincing him to join, given Garret's direction of this team. Kiffin quote: "I'm very excited about returning to the NFL and being with the Dallas Cowboys," Kiffin said in a statement. "I came away from the interview process with Jason (Garrett) with a feeling that Dallas is the right place to be. He has this team headed in the right direction. They're close, and I am confident that there are quality pieces in place for us to be able to get the job done." Garrett quote: "Obviously that scheme will offer some changes to our defensive approach moving forward," Garrett said in a statement. "I have spent the better part of the past two days in conversation with Monte regarding those changes, and we feel very good about our personnel being able to fit the philosophy." So agendas aside, there's great indication that this was a Garrett move, based on where he's got the team headed, and that Kiffin wanted to join on this basis. Sorry if any bubbles have been burst.


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Heritage Sites of Hawaii
Heritage Sites of Hawaii are special places located throughout the islands that provide significant historical, cultural and environmental contributions to the understanding and enjoyment of Hawaii. Whether it's a unique natural wonder; a National Historical Site, Park or Monument; or a sacred place that encapsulates Native Hawaiian customs, beliefs and practices; these are the sites that are "must see" destinations on your next visit to Hawaii.
Kauai Heritage Sites
Daniel K. Inouye Kilauea Point Lighthouse: This 16-metre lighthouse features amazing views from Kauai's northernmost tip. This is also a National Wildlife Refuge.
Waimea Canyon State Park: Stretching 22 kilometres long on Kauai's west side, this geological wonder is nicknamed "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific".
Oahu Heritage Sites
Bishop Museum: The premier natural and cultural history institution in the Pacific region, Bishop Museum is known throughout the world for its cultural collections, research projects, public education programs, and Native Hawaiian artifacts.
Diamond Head (Leahi) State Monument: Hike to the top of Hawaii's most recognized landmark for panoramic views of Waikiki and Honolulu.
Iolani Palace State Monument: Dedicated in 1882 and the only official state residence of royalty in the U.S., Iolani Palace's grounds and galleries are now open to the public as a museum.
Makapuu Point Lighthouse: Located on the Ka Iwi State Scenic Shoreline, the Makapuu Point Lighthouse Trail features breathtaking ocean views.
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl: This is one of the nation's prominent national cemeteries. Over five million visitors come to pay their respects here and to see the panoramic view of Honolulu.
Nuuanu Pali Lookout: Also known as the Nuuanu Pali State Wayside, this historic site provides an impressive, 365-metre view of the Windward side.
Pearl Harbor: Visit the five Pearl Harbor Historic Sites located in this National Historic Landmark and World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument.
Queen Emma Summer Palace: The summer retreat of Queen Emma, this museum houses a collection of her belongings, furnishings and artifacts.
Molokai Heritage Site
Kalaupapa Lookout at the Palaau State Park: This overlook features an amazing view of Molokai's north coast and Kalaupapa National Historical Park.
Lanai Heritage Site
Kaunolu Village: A favourite fishing spot of King Kamehameha I, this archaeological site features the largest surviving ruins of a prehistoric Hawaiian village.
Maui Heritage Sites
Haleakala National Park: Spanning 12,000 hectares from the coast to its 3,000 metre summit, this park has a larger concentration of endangered species than any other National Park.
Iao Valley State Monument: Home to the iconic Iao Needle, this is the site of the Battle of Kepaniwai where the forces of Kamehameha I conquered the Maui army in 1790.
Hawaii Island Heritage Sites
Akaka Falls State Park: A popular self-guided walk that features two amazing waterfalls, Akaka Falls (134 metres) and Kahuna Falls (30 metres).
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: A World Heritage Site, this expansive park is the world-famous home of Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes and one of Hawaii's most popular visitor attractions.
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park: Learn about life in early Hawaii by viewing fishponds, kii pohaku (petroglyphs) and heiau (temples).
Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park: On the southern Kona Coast, this is where Captain Cook first arrived on Hawaii Island and where he also died just a year later in 1779.
Lapakahi State Historical Park: Take a self-guided tour of this over 600-year old, partially restored fishing settlement.
Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park: This 72-hectare national historic park was once the site of royal grounds and was a place of refuge for Hawaiian lawbreakers.
Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site: Part of the National Park System, this historic site is home to one of the largest heiau (temple) built in Hawaii (1790-1791).
To learn more about Heritage Sites in Hawaii, browse the links below:
Waimea Canyon State Park
Pearl Harbor
Kalaupapa National Historical Park
Historic Places on Lanai
Haleakala National Park
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Click here to download a pdf on Hawaii's Heritage Sites.


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Thank you very much for sharing your experience and beautiful photos of Angkor with the world! We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your time in Cambodia and your stay at Le Meridien Angkor. We look forward to welcoming you back to Siem Reap!
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The Angkor Wat area is an enormous area of temples, all built from about 900-1300 AD. The site is simply magnificent. We were very impressed, charmed and in total awe here. We visited the main two temple complexes on the first day (Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom), and then did a longer tour the next day of many smaller temples. So, all in all, we saw about 10 temple complexes here, all different and beautiful in their own unique way
We used points and stayed at a Starwood Resort called Le Meridien, just on the outskirts of the city of Siem Riap. Our favorite part was the pool, where we took an evening swim every night after a hot steamy day of walking around in 38 deg C heat and 99% humidity. We were constantly sweating - it was pretty brutal. We spent two days at the temples and a half day in the city of Siem Reap; if we could do it again, we'd spend an extra day doing a tour in the country side - there is a village on stilts and other temple complexes strewn all around the area. The countryside looked really sweet and not overrun with never ending shops as in Thailand. We would like to return to Cambodia one day for a longer tour.


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Sonja Lanehart
Linguistics scholar named UTSA Brackenridge chair
By Cindy Brockwell
Development Assistant, Office of Student Affairs
(June 12, 2006)--The University of Texas at San Antonio today announced the selection of a nationally respected linguistics scholar, Sonja Lanehart, as the inaugural holder of the Brackenridge Endowed Chair in Literature and the Humanities in the Department of English, Classics and Philosophy.
Sonja Lanehart, author of "Sista, Speak! Black Women Kinfolk Talk about Language and Literacy," will join UTSA this fall where she will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in English literature and linguistics, humanities and African American studies.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
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Currently an associate professor of English language studies and linguistics at the University of Georgia, Lanehart received her B.A. in English at the University of Texas at Austin. A Houston native, she earned master's and doctoral degrees in English language and literature at the University of Michigan.
"I am looking forward to being the first to hold the Brackenridge Endowed Chair at UTSA, where I will be able to collaborate with many wonderful researchers," Lanehart said. "The growth and possibilities at UTSA are exciting, and I cannot wait to begin contributing to its mission."
Lanehart's teaching will focus on research methods and methodology, language and uses of literacy, sociolinguistics, English language variation and standardization, and the history of the English language. Additionally, she will add several new courses to the UTSA curriculum and will play an important role in mentoring English master's and doctoral students.
"Sonja Lanehart is an outstanding intellectual with a national reputation," said Dan Gelo, dean of the UTSA College of Liberal and Fine Arts. "Dr. Lanehart's research and teaching are creative and interdisciplinary, involving literature, language, education, women's studies and African American studies. As the Brackenridge Chair, she will bring further distinction to the English doctoral program and enhance all the humanities disciplines at UTSA."
Lanehart co-edits the Research News and Comments section of the American Educational Association's journal, Educational Researcher.
The Brackenridge Endowed Chair in Literature and the Humanities was funded by grants from the George W. Brackenridge Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
The UTSA Department of English, Classics and Philosophy previously benefited from Brackenridge Foundation endowment gifts that established the George W. Brackenridge Distinguished Visiting Professorship in the Humanities and the Sue E. Denman Distinguished Chair in American Literature.


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Shmoocon Day1
site: http://www.shmoocon.org/
so here is my wrap up for day 1:
this is the 3rd year of shmoocon and started off very well.
We started with Bruce Potter giving the crowd a warm up to the day's speakers and a bit of history about the con and another bit about how the ticket sales went. in case you don't know, the first batch sold out in about 3 days, the second batch in 45 minutes and the last batch in 8 minutes. Of course there i was trying to buy my ticket in that last batch and didnt make it in the first 8 minutes >:(. thankfully Don came to the rescue.
Here is the speaker's schedule:
Today's talks were 20 minute talks with 10 minutes Q&A.
Hacking the Airwaves with FPGA's:
*this talk was about some advancements & research in WPA & WEP cracking drastically speeding up cracking time using FPGA's. He did a couple of demos and was cracking WEP and WPA with cowpatty on windows and was on the order of 4 times faster with FPGA than without. He also talked about some flaws in OS X FileVault and being able to crack the hashes with John The Ripper. He also did a demo cracking bluetooth PINs, again considerably faster with the FPGA than without. i was really wanting to go out and purchase one until he dropped the $1900.00 pricetag for one.
Eoin Miller and Adair Collins
Auditing Cached Credentials with Cachedump:
*this talk was about using the Cachedump tool during assessment to pull down the cached administrator credentials that can be left over when a domain admin logs in to a windows box for maintenance. they discussed that these creds can be cached when the admin logs in locally, remotely with RDP, using the "run as" command, logging in with dameware or if admins share a laptop with other users.
they had a group policy script (dont know if they are releasing it) that would go thru using cachedump look for cached admin creds and delete the key out of the registry which should pretty much mitigate the attack.
Adam Shostack
Security Breaches are Good for You:
*This talk was about how security breaches should be good for us (as the consumer). He talked about TJMAX and choicepoint data losses/breaches and how you would have thought that these companies would have lost major $$ and customers but it didn't seem to go that way. fairly interesting discussion. the major obstacles to this research seems to be the lack of reporting by companies of losses or breaches or personal data even though most states require it by law.
Johnny Long
No-Tech Hacking
*Excellent talk on really just observing things around you from a hacker's perspective. like what people are wearing at the airport letting you know what they do for a living, security badges, DoD stickers on cars telling ALOT about the person driving, and how shoulder surfing at the airport or on a plane is still a very real threat. He also had another good piece on how valuable dumpster diving still is. really good talk considering it had nothing to with computers per say but still putting those hacker mind skills to work.
Deviant Ollam, Noid and Thorn
Boomstick-Fu: The Fundamentals of Physical Security at its Most Basic Level:
*this talk was about firearms. handguns versus rifles vs shotguns. good Q&A with some ex law enforcement people.
Sergey Bratus
Simple Entropy-based heuristics for Log and Traffic Analysis:
*when the talk starts out with the guy explaining entropy and log and traffic analysis to all the people in the crowd you know you are in for some good con-fu and it was good. Check out his speaker bio for more info:
Keynote Address: Aviel Rubin:
*GREAT talk on Breaking into systems; Political, Legal, & Technical Aspects. Covered responsible disclosure and the law, how/when to involve lawyers, DMCA issues, and creating adversaries out of the the companies whose software you broke into little pieces :-) Also good points on making sure you inform management of what you found so they can line up their lawyers for damage control if the company decides to play rough. Dr. Rubin talked about his research into the Diebold voting machines and cracking the RFID (exxon/mobil speedpass) as well as some of the car keys that use similar technology to verify that your key is paired with your car.
His slides are already posted on his blog, so check them out:
Other things of note were:
T-shirts were 10 bucks!
Got to meet Ed Skoudis, that was cool!
Crowd was good, location was good, and atmosphere was good too.


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The View from Europe: America's Shale Boom Looks More Like a Blip
Sharon Kelly | March 4, 2014
By Sharon Kelly • Tuesday, March 4, 2014 - 05:00
The fracking boom has progressed at breakneck speed across the U.S., with roughly one in 20 Americans now living within a mile of a well drilled since 2000.
So, how much has the economy benefitted from this drilling surge?
Not much, according to a report presented to the European Union Parliament last month, which found "no evidence that shale gas is driving an overall manufacturing renaissance in the US."
The shale boom's economic contributions are very narrow, inflating local economies in places where drilling is intense but generating little impact on the country's overall economic growth, the Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations, a French think tank, concluded.
Although natural gas prices have fallen from their highs in 2008, benefitting consumers, those low levels are unlikely to be sustained and the U.S. is still expected to remain heavily reliant on importing crude oil, the researchers found.
Even using very optimistic assumptions, the report said, the industry's cumulative long term effect on America's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will be less than one percent. "Despite very low and ultimately unsustainable short-term prices of natural gas, the unconventional oil and gas revolution has had a minimal impact on the US macro-economy,"
That's not the amount that shale gas will add to the economy each year, the researchers said. Instead, the industry will make up no more than 0.84 percent of total GDP between 2012 and 2035 – the years when the shale boom is projected to be at its height. To put that in context, the personal care products industry – hair styling, cosmetics and the like – contributed 1.4 percent of GDP in 2010 – nearly double the impact that the EU report found the shale gas rush could have.


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Bookworms and beer connoisseurs will feel equally at home at The Commons Hotel, a re-imagined boutique property in the heart of the downtown University District. Sink into a supple leather armchair with a copy of Dickens or a double old-fashioned—the industrial schoolhouse setting inspires both liquid and literary pursuits in its geek-chic spaces. Guest rooms are adorned with argyle wallpaper, velvet pillows, and vintage volumes selected by the resident Book Butler. Downstairs, the Beacon Public House satisfies cerebral thirsts with alchemist mixology lessons and word-game wine hours, not to mention a long list of local microbrews.
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Migraine headaches can be one of the most debilitating and painful attacks on one's body that is considered "common" like a "common cold." Anyone who suffers from migraines knows that, common or not, they are awful to have and even harder to avoid.
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Many people that get migraines have found their own way to handle and manage their headaches, but this can change from sufferer to sufferer. What the health community has concluded, however, is that there are certain foods that trigger migraines and that being cognizant of these foods is a great start to prevention of migraines (as opposed to just treating migraines).
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by Anonymous August 02, 2003
In my opinion the game is fun until you det good at it, then it's really boring. It is really nerdy and is a fucking money toilet. This is from a former player. Most players of Magic are either gay or can't get any women, like my brother. Not starting Magic is a good idea.
Hey Josh, I started playing Magic and my girlfrend dumped me but at least i can whack off to my new Glissa Sun-Seeker.
by McAnarchy December 23, 2004
A card game produced by Wizards of the Coast for proud nerds to play everywhere. Requires mass amounts of money to win, and sometimes ends up in nerdfights, which are slightly more dangerous than sorrority girl ticklefights. There's nothing wrong with the game if you're into that sort of thing, but most people on UrbanDictionary would gladly kick in the face of anyone seen carrying around a deck.
by DKlown February 16, 2004
Magic: The Gathering of Virgins.
by RabidSquirrel April 01, 2003
A card game where the winner is decided by who can cough up the most money to go to a comic book store and buy the grossly overpowered older cards. The #3 cause of prolonged virginity in 20+ year-old males, only behind Everquest and Dungeons and Dragons.
I play Magic. I also cry when I masterbate.
by Vit June 30, 2003
Strictly for the socially inept. Magic: The Gathering is occasionally used in conjunction with the Yorkshire word chuffing:
My mom approves of Magic: the Gathering, it keeps me away from girls.
I reckon this dork is going to offer me his Magic: the Chuffing Gathering Black Lotus for $200.
I reckon this dork is going to offer me his Magic: the Chuffing Gathering Black Lotus for $200.
by mistagorilla September 22, 2006
The vengeful act of crapping on a lover's chest while they sleep.Buy the plush


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HMMM none of my books even show the round?? how long is it ect is this a pistol or rifle round??
Here's one that I started thinking about....the .375 Ruger.... Anyone have pressure data on this? This could be a fun one too. Hmmmmmmm
HMMM none of my books even show the round?? how long is it ect is this a pistol or rifle round??
found this
pretty long for a AK action but if someone can make a 8mm AK then I suspose it could be done, A sagia 30-06 would be a good start perhaps but the bolt face is to small. can likely be done but it would be expensive to build and likely $30-40$ a box for ammo. I am guessing here but that looks like it is close to belted mag performace so the pressures must be in the 55,000+PSI RANGE.
there is a wild cat called the .375 Express (Waters) that is made from 444 marlin brass that I thought might be doable in a rimless version once I get my 444 marlin build done.
I don't know... seems like they are trying to fill in a blank in-between successful calibers. Personally, I think there are enough calibers in that class to fill all the roles that you'd expect for a heavy round like that.
Gunco Member #10
The "original" Boltcutter Rivet Squeezers:
Project Pink - the Pink and Blue AK-74:
Yes...the ammo looks to be expensive although you can handload for it. The case length fits in a standard length 30-06 action ("Hornady claims more performance than the .375 H&H, but from a standard length action. The .375 Ruger case is the same length as the .30-06 and similar cartridges, so it will work through Ruger's standard length action, with no need to use the longer, heavier magnum length action.") and "It will fit any standard length rifle action with a standard .532" bolt face. "
The pressures though are quite high as somewhere in my head I thought I remember reading something like 63000 psi max pressure.
Anyhow...just an another idea I am/was toying with. I would just really like to build something close to magnum power in a semi action I am still planning on my 9.3x64 build too and should have the magazines in a month or two. Hopefully I can do one without blowing it and myself up....lolol
You need to start by finding a way to get the 9.3mm TIGRs over here, then we can play!
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The "original" Boltcutter Rivet Squeezers:
Project Pink - the Pink and Blue AK-74:
Found this:
At average pressures of 60-65000 PSI, I'm not certain this would be usable on even the PSL action. The .30-06 would be the only way I'd start with tihs, and that is pushing it. The cartrige base is much bigger than an -06 base. About .500".
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Project Pink - the Pink and Blue AK-74:
You're right!
I'm afraid that will only happen in my dreams.
So what has been the general concensus on the max. pressure load for say a 30-06 Saiga or 7.62x54R PSL chamber? I saw somewhere that SAAMI suggested max pressure for 30-06 was 60,000 psi and 62,000 for .308. I also saw that .375 H&H is at 62,000 too. Hmmmmmmmm
I now just saw somewhere quoting SAAMI pressure for the .375 Ruger at the same 62,000.
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you got to remember that the larger the base the higher the bolt thrust for a given chamber pressure. for example a 45-70 with 50,000 PSI has a lot more bolt thrust than a 223 with 50,000 PSI. I think I would pass on the 375 ruger I see a few loads listed for the 30-06 at 59,500PSI but given the larger rim and all that I personaly would be afraid to try it even on the 30-06 sagia. The other thing is if I am not mistaken the powder that hornady uses to load the 375 is a "special blend" that is not avaliable over the counter so reloading the 375 to factory loads may be impossable. I would possably consider the 375 IF I only reladed it to lower chamber pressures. but If I was going to that I might as well do a necked up 308 WIN or necked down rimless 444 marlin or some thing else that will fit in a AK platform A lot eaiser.
Yeah...I know (althought I think 45-70 SAAMI pressures are A LOT lower...lol)...but I understand what you are saying. I'm just tired of having nothing better than a 30-06 or 8mm coming out of an AK action. The necked down .444 may be the way to go or the necked up .308...we'll see. I'm still going to look at this more as even with a reduced load than factory this thing would pack a huge punch. I am really wanting to do my 9.3x64 though....lol At least I can get a few mags for it. I think there will be a lot of playing with trying to get something BIG and FAST working when I get home.


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You want it to be a fun league then don't threten to blow it up because you don't like a trade. It was a bull**** move.
So I don't blame the commish being careful with your team right now. If I had a vote, I'd vote to have him take over your team. I doubt that will happen, but I personally hate that **** you dropped on everybody earlier today.
"Typical Morehead!"..................and he didn't even mean that as a compliment..
Bill is a little overreacting over here with deleting me completely out of the league, ***** move
That being said, not sure if I can ever do a league with gmen0820 again.... some BS move to just delete me like that but lmao, gotcha.


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Chris Gates on Metasploit Team
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Craig M. Enos
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Forensic Accountant and Expert Witness at Enos Forensics
In Forensic Accounting, Every Day is Different
What led you to teach at GGU?
I was asked by Greg Regan from Hemming Morse if I would be interested in teaching a course on individual damages for the Forensic Accounting program at GGU. I thought it would be a great opportunity to share my knowledge and give back to GGU.
How long have you been teaching at GGU?
I started teaching at GGU in 2009.
Why do you like teaching at GGU?
Its a double bonus! I have the opportunity to give back to my school where I earned my degree and the students challenge me to keep current in my practice.
Would you hire a student that studied forensic accounting at GGU?
I would hire a student that studied forensic accounting at GGU because I know the program is very comprehensive and is taught by practicing forensic accountants.
What advice can you give current students to help them succeed after they've completed their GGU education?
Network, network, and network!!! I cannot stress enough how important it is to build a professional network. Meet your fellow students and attend business networking events. I realize we are in a time of online courses, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc., but especially if you plan to practice forensic accounting and be an expert witness, nothing replaces face-to-face contact.
Why do you like your field?
I like forensic accounting because every day is different. Every case provides a new challenge.
What is (are) your proudest accomplishment(s)?
After marrying my wife Amy and having three wonderful kids, I would have to say my proudest accomplishments would be completing my education (BS accounting from San Jose State University and a MS taxation from Golden Gate University), becoming a CPA, and having the confidence to start my own firm.
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I read a post below by someone who got on this board because a bee got in the apartment, and he/she was afraid of it. It was met with a lot of sarcasm and a little hostility, and it occured to me that this is not the first time I've seen this kind of reaction on the Bee Forum. Why not give this person the benifit of the doubt? I agree that his/her response is silly, but I sometimes think that we as beekeepers tend to get our noses out of joint too easily, and that we need to get down off of our "high horse".
Most people I know don't realize how imporant honey bees are to our agriculture... that doesn't make them dumb, just uninformed. I've explained this to very smart people, and they had no idea. Use the California almond business as an example, and you'll see folks eye widen appreciably. And in most cases, they'll come to appreciate and admire the honey bee.
As for the fear, I don't think uninformed people who are afraid of stinging insects are foolish. After all, it's a natural tendancy. How many of you would be nervous to hold a scorpion or tarantula in your hand, even though the propensity for a strike in most species is very low? You might do it if an expert told you it was okay, but would you do it on your own? Answer honestly...
Most uninformed folks make no distinction between honey bees and wasp and hornets. They all buzz, they all fly and they all sting. For most people, that's as much as they feel they need to know. It's kind of like snakes. Some people are afraid of all snakes, even though there are far more that are harmless. It's just a reaction brought upon by years of conditioning.
I've read a lot of messages on this board where people sort of hold in contempt those who are afraid of honey bees. They make comments like "...don't they know how few people are really alergic?" Or, "... don't they know that wasps and hornets are carvinorous?" The reality is that most people don't know. It's our job to re-orient thier thinking, not to mock them for their fear.
I know most beekeepers are eager to reach out to the community, and to educate others about honey bees. That is why I find the sarcasm and derision so odd.
Okay, I've said my piece. As I open my virtual umbrella to deflect all of the virtual rotten fruit I expect to be hurled at me from some of you, I ask that you at least consider what I've said.
You may commence flaming me...


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Why do we feed protien pattys? I do because somebody I know and respect does, but do I need to?
I want to be frugal and spend only what I have to in order to get hives thru the winter, in South Carolina, and to be able to split as many as I can in the Spring before taking them back North. Many of my hives are made up w/ a deep and a medium and the rest are doble deeps. The hives are quite strong rigt now and of good weight. I have all the honey supers off of them and they have had two mite treatments, a cpl yds got MAQS and the rest got Apigaurd, then after a cpl weeks, when the supers came off I treated w/ mite strips. I will be taking them to SC the later half of November. I want the queens to have a brood break.
In the Spring, March I will be taking 200 colonies to blueberry pollination in NC. I know I will need to feed syrup, because there is no nectar during the time they are in the blueberrys. I'm wondering what the quality of blueberry pollen is. Should I give them a protien patty too, at that time?
South Carolina pollen is pretty good for building up and the nectar flows in March and april can be pretty good, sufficiently so. So, the hives I don't take to NC should do alright nectar/honeywise.
I hope to take the 450 I have now, get them through the winter and bring home 600 or more. When they come back North they will go into apple orchards. Last Spring I treated for mites while cols were in the blueberrys and then I treated all of them when they went into the apples. Being pretty much isolated while in the blueberrys, not near any other hives, I don't feel the need to mite treat while there, but want to treat in the Spring.
So, I'm wondering what I really need to do to maximize effective expenditures. When to treat at the right time and spend as little as possible.
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Good riddance!
Good riddance!
"I became a good pitcher when I stopped trying to make them miss the ball and started trying to make them hit it." - Sandy Koufax.
"My name is Yasiel Puig. I am from Cuba. I am 21 years old. Thank you."
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"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz." ~Humphrey Bogart
No matter how good you are, you're going to lose one-third of your games. No matter how bad you are you're going to win one-third of your games. It's the other third that makes the difference. ~Tommy Lasorda
YAY I can finally spend money on the Dodgers again! That means I can go to more games and purchase for the first time since 2009, a Dodger Dog. Oh boy!
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A valuable lesson
A valuable lesson
I once had a simple cabin near Duluth, on the bank of a fair sized river; a wonderful place, as you could imagine. One of my favorite times there was deep winter. Never knowing when circumstance might allow me to go there for a short visit, I usually left some basic foods there.
One winter I'd left a nearly full box of Cheerios cereal, the little "O's" made from oats.
One visit, I'd discovered that a mouse had found the box's opening. With apprehension, I opened the box and was dismayed at what eventually became a great insight and lesson.
The mouse, or mice, had crawled into the box and eaten the cereal, of course. But they also pooped and peed right where they ate, either too lazy, or too ignorant and stupid, to leave the box to do this business. (Mouse pee gets a golden, sticky characteristic, much like honey.)
The top inch of cereal was a clumped mess, and blocked access to the good cereal below, and the mice had to abandon what likely would've fed them the rest of the winter.
Us Euro humans are little different than the mice. We build nuclear energy, frack for North Dakota oil, deny human overpopulation and ignore the effects on the land, oceans and climate.
Climate-change/flat-earth deniers occasionally write in, saying they see "no proof." If I handed them a gun, saying it might be loaded, but no one knows for sure, how would they handle the gun? As if it might be loaded, or as if it's definitely not?
Dr. Freeman Dyson (NYT Science 2-26-13) cheerfully asserts global warming may be a good thing. (To him, apparently every gun is unloaded.)
I can imagine lazy or stupid mice saying the same things to each other, many winters ago.
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Question - Since survivor bees are supposed to be better at cleaning themselves of mites, would it make sense that a mite count for them would be higher than for non-survivor bees?
I'm comparing a package of carniolan bees (california stock - I'm in Oregon) to survivor bees sold by Old Sol. The package of Carnies was installed in mid April and has been a roaring success. I'm about to harvest honey. The Survivor stock is from a very strong nuc installed amonth later in mid May. They are doing well also and I just added a honey super. Both hives are on a combination of small cell plastic and foundationless frames, though there are five large cell frames in the bottom deep that came with the nuc. Recently I noticed about 3 bees each day crawling on the ground in front of the survivor hive. Looks like frayed wings to me but I dont have the most experience at this and may not know deformed wings if I was looking at them. Completed a mite count on a sticky board with the following results.
The regular stock carniolans had a mite count of 10 in 24 hours.
The survivor stock had a mite count of 50 in 24 hours.
My problem is I don't know if survivor stock normally shows a higher count because they are supposed to clean off the mites better. I'm not going to treat the survivor stock, so that is not an issue. I bought them with the hope of them taking care of themselves. I am curious to know if a mite count would be higher for survivor bees over regular stock under normal circumstances.


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Grilled calamari, new potatoes, asparagus, red bell pepper, olives and basil come together in this delicious main-course salad.
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Serves 6
Prep Time 30 min
Total Time 30 min.
Step 1
Preheat grill.
Step 2
Lightly score one side of each calamari body in a crosshatch pattern with the tip of a sharp knife. Brush the calamari (bodies and tentacles) with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper.
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Place the calamari on the grill over a medium-hot fire. Cover with a heavy object, such as a heavy skillet or a brick wrapped in foil. (Weighting the calamari ensures even cooking.) Grill for 2 minutes, flip and cook, weighted once again, until opaque, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.
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Cook potatoes in boiling water just until tender when pierced with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the potatoes from the water with a slotted spoon and set aside. Bring the water back to a boil and blanch asparagus just until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and rinse well in cold water. Cut diagonally into pieces about 1 inch long, and set aside.
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I'll find out after I have a couple hundred rounds through the first one I guess
"To show you how radical I am, I want carjackers dead. I want rapists dead. I want burglars dead. I want child molesters dead. I want the bad guys dead. No court case. No parole. No early release. I want 'em dead. Get a gun and when they attack you, shoot 'em."
Ted Nugent - speaking at the NRA convention April 17, 2005
Finely got around to starting a bending jig (GRASSHOPPER GRH1) yesterday. Quite by accident as I was at scrap yard and found some stainless bar stock, 1 1/4 " X 5/8" X 24". Enough for two jigs as I already have the angle iron. The bar has 5/16" holes every 1.2 " center to center. $2.00!
1st step in making my GRH1 was to cut out relief holes for the Mag support holes. Not a easy task, at first I thought I had a carbon bar! Used a punch to scar the metal and the drill bit began to work. Used a 5/8ths bit, three holes side by side. Then a little cutting with a worn down grinder disk and that was done! 20 minutes about, had to look for my punch.
When I purchased the bar stock, didn't have a tape measure, only a pocket rule. I had guessed the bar to be 24" Turns out to be 29" which is better. The holes in the bar, after cutting in half wouldn't let the bars line up end to end. But that's not a problem. One just sticks out a bit from the other.
Now to bolt it all together, which was easy enough as I have a nine lb. bag of various stainless socket head bolts I'd picked up at the scrap yard a while back for $6.
Glory be, got my jig ready, flat bolted down, would go out to the shop and try it, but it's cold and wet today, so i'm just going explore 'gunco' as now I have my 10 required post to look at the pics! Kind of like turning sixteen and being allowed into the back racks at the old news stand!
This seems like a project that is within my skill level (and budget).
I have some 1 1/2 angel, I think I will try to build this.
I will have to order some 1 1/4x1/4 flat bar.