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viva la revolucion !
That's some sweet looking wood. So this is one of the old Hiromoto HC models? It's been a long time since they've been available. I tried to buy one as my very first "real" knife but they were sold out.
- Sean
yes it's one of the old hc models....ryan
viva la revolucion !
I don't see where Ryan listed it....those are spalted koa scales. Never seen any before or since.
That is one sweet knife! Nice work Adam. If I didn't have a 300, that hasn't been getting used, (if this was 240/270), I'd be all over it!! Good luck!
Why would they stop making the carbon? Plus, they wont do Wa handles? Doesn't seem like good business sense.....
The difference between try and triumph is a little "umph"! NO EXCUSES!!!!!!!
We have a beer in Ontario (beer capital of N.America! ) and their slogan is "Do one thing, and do it really, really well!"
Sounds about right....
It's times like these I wish I still had a savings account.
I don't know how Ontario is the beer capital of N. America, when Milwaukee is the beer capital of the World!
The difference between try and triumph is a little "umph"! NO EXCUSES!!!!!!!
Do you remember what type of carbon steel they were using for that knife?
i don't remember offhand.....i am actually not sure if it was widely known.....i can tell u it takes a really sharp edge.....edge retention is pretty good too.....i know that's not much to go on but it is a nice carbon knife for sure.....ryan
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50-60 full time days of placement plus pre-clinical workshops and case analysis seminar attendance (1 x 1.5 hours weekly)
The first clinical placement is designed to equip students with a range of clinical psychology skills and an awareness of professional issues. Students will fast-track the translation and integration of academic coursework learning into real life application.
This unit consists of three key activities:
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- placement experience;
- case analysis seminars.
To prepare for placement attendance, students will participate in a number of practitioner led workshops covering topics such as professional identity, tertiary public mental health settings and procedures, psychopharmacology, applied suicide intervention skills training and RISK AWARE online module aimed at increasing students' knowledge and ability to assess potential risks within clinical placement environments.
Through the Deakin University Psychology Clinics and Placement Partnerships at Eastern Health (Box Hill) and Barwon Health (Geelong), students will gain experience working with adults or children/adolescents experiencing mental health disorders. Students will be able to establish and demonstrate their clinical skills in clinical assessment, case formulation and intervention with individuals and groups.
As part of placement, students will engage in regular individual and group supervision. Supervisors are able to support students to realise individual professional development plans that can be carried across their course. The opportunity to experience a range of supervision models will advance students capacity to utilise supervision as a learning tool through their placement program and their career.
A Supervision contract will be developed at the start of placement which will require the development of specific learning objectives as well as outlining roles, responsibilities and requirements. Student's performance will be evaluated on using the Mid and End of Placement Supervisor Report. Students will be evaluated on core competencies and are to demonstrate ethical and professional practice.
This unit also involves regular attendance at weekly case analysis seminars in which students learn the theory and practice of case analysis/case conceptualisation as a foundation for subsequent placement and coursework requirements. Students will participate in case discussions and may be required to present case material.
As part of this unit, students are also required to submit a case report on a case within their placement agency.
Upon completion of this unit, students will have received sound knowledge and training in professional practice which will support development in subsequent placements.
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Pulaski Technical College will have an open forum Wednesday, July 2, to discuss a proposal from the Arkansas Junior College Athletic Foundation to establish an intercollegiate athletic program at Pulaski Tech.
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The foundation, a nonprofit organization, submitted the proposal to the Pulaski Tech Board of Trustees last week for consideration at its July 7 meeting. The proposal calls for establishing a men's football program in 2004 and a women's volleyball program the following year.
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Crosswoods Golf hosts youth tournament
Crosswoods Golf Course and Whistling Wolf Mini Golf courses hosted youth tournaments on Wednesday and Thursday, July 3-4.
On Thursday, July 4, Alex Call of River Falls, Wis., carded a 39 to win the boys age 13-over title while Jack Hoiberg of Ames, Iowa, was second with 46 and Hunter Clement of Crosslake third with 47.
In boys' age 10-12 competition, Charlie Hoiberg of Ames, Iowa, was first with 47 while Sam Hedberg of North Branch was second with 50, and Rian Voit of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Sam Hoiberg of Ames, Iowa, tied for third with 51s.
In the girls' division, Emma Coburn of Eden Prairie was first with 50 while Grace Link of Eden Prairie was second with 60 and Lilly Aaberg of Eden Prairie was third with 63.
At the par 3 course, Mckinnie Coburn of Eden Prairie was first with 48 while Nathan Hinze of Carver was second with 51. There was a tie for third between Logan Carlson of Crosslake and Brady Lyke of Elko, who both had 54.
On Wednesday, July 3, Blake Hobische of Buffalo was first in the age 12-over division while Riley Hobische of Buffalo and Ben Schellberg of Garnet Valley, Pa., tied for second.
In the 9-11 division, Jada Hobische of Buffalo was first while Brodie Olson of Crosslake and Dane Boozell of Crosslake tied for second.
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So while building my Jango armor and running out of time before Adventure Con, I was thinking on buying Collectors helmet for the time being and just updating it...but I find one picture of it in the box without the black strips and I see the same picture everywhere with the black strips...so..
1) Is that the same helmet?
2) How much does the helmet flare out?
3) Does anyone have pictures of the helmet?
4) Doesn't all this questions ask the same thing in a odd way?
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text: Last year i was at a gun show and seen the hi points 9mm for 149 bucks. I have a lot of good quality guns but i am also all about trying guns out. For the price i went ahead and bout one. I have about 700 rounds through it now and not one malfunction or jam. Also have not once cleaned it. Accuracy is a differnt story. it by no means is even close in comparison to my glock 22 accuracy wise, but i also didnt pay near for it what i did my glock. I cant speak for anyone but myself though. For the price it is what is is. You do get what you pay for and there is a good chance you may not be one of the happy hi point owners. I understand money is tight but if i just had a baby and was needing something as a defense gun for my family i would save up and buy something else. If it is absolutely all you can afford then by all means do what you have to do.


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I don't know.
Bianchetti's two big passions were (and remain) eliminating cronyism and politicking from ISU judging, and developing the artistic side of the sport with a view toward attracting bigger audiences, especially on television.
During her long crusade at ISU headquarter she never made nuch headway on the first. (Althgough she believed that ISU President Jacques Favart was an honest person, unlike his predessessor James Koch. She writes in her book "Thin Ice" that when she first came into the sport as a judge Koch told her outright in no uncertain terms who she was supposed to vote for.)
On developing figure skating as a television-friendly performing art/sport, she spearheaded the movement -- eventually successful -- to eliminate figures.
She also supported the World Skating Federation in 2002. That organization's raison d'etre was to address the problem of crooked judging. It is impossible to guess what tack Mrs. Bianchetti would have taken if things had worked out differently. Certainly she does not believe now that the CoP produces better-judged competitions or encourages greater honesty and competence in the judging ranks.
Very informative post!! Much of elimination of School Figures was for monetary reasons, but I would add that adding a mini Free Skate to replace it took an improvement in the monetary factor.
Unfortunately, the ISU had the money to fight off the WSF by demanding that skaters who enrolled in the WSF would not be part of the ISU and therefore lots of media contracts woud be foresaken. The skaters had no choice. I think it would be advantageous to have WSF and an ISU with their respective champions skating for the Crown of the World - not unlike other sports having two leagues.
Cinquanta is actually more bareable now since he got hit with the OIC. I would appreciate more, if he would loosen up on the secrecy.
American tastes in Performing Arts are a changing! Pop singing celebs, Opera singing celebs, carry the interests of the country. American Idol is a case in point even without its nasty judge. Maybe its because the peoples vote is important. I dunno.


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sure they had food for winter, they made it
fine. did i get my supers on to late? they
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Montaña de Fuego Hotel & Spa • La Fortuna, Costa Rica
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Less than six miles from one of the world's most active volcanoes, La Fortuna has made an art of balancing luxury with nature. Here, soothing breezes waft through verdant rain forests and innovative eco-resorts offer zip-lining excursions as well as full-service spas. Whether you dream of lounging by the pool, strolling in the shadow of an active volcano, or marveling at the cloud forest's exotic orchids—Costa Rica is home to more of the gorgeous flora than any place on earth—La Fortuna has it all.
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Volunteers with Crow Wing County's RSVP Volunteer Services have donated more than 100,000 hours in service over the past 12 months, according to figures released by Mike Koecheler, Volunteer Services Director.
Based on a formula created by Independent Sector, a leadership network for non-profits, this equates to more than $2.6 million worth of service to the residents of Crow Wing County.
Koecheler reported that RSVP has 1,125 active volunteers serving at 80 non-profit partnership agencies. Sponsored by Crow Wing County Community Services, RSVP has been recognized by the Corporation for National and Community Services for being a cost-effective human service outreach program.
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Although relatively new technologies, building information modeling and computer visualization are playing an increasingly important role in architecture, specifically building design, construction, and operation. With the help of cutting-edge computer software, building information modeling and computer visualization use 3D modeling techniques that integrate a building's components – properties, location, geometry, spatial relationships, etc. The ability to "visualize" the project not only increases productivity in the overall building process, but also improves communication between architects, engineers, contractors, and other key team members, making the project more efficient and economical.
The 12-credit-hour undergraduate Certificate in Building Information Modelling and Computer Visualization consists of four three-credit courses that concentrate on electronic methods and the use of Revit.
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#1 Mon 25 Feb 13 1:43pm
Hot Peppers
Does anyone have any thoughts on the culinary value of hot peppers, not just the heat but the subtle flavours and aromas available in the diverse range available to us. I am currently involved in breeding hot peppers for the Northern European climate and see tremendous potential for new recipes to be developed using specific hot peppers.
The Royal Horticultural Society will run a trial of hot peppers for use in smaller pots and patio containers this year and I hope that the culinary aspects of the varieties being tested will be given some assessment. The trial will be run at two locations, in Sussex and Yorkshire, so that variety performance across the country can be established.
#2 Mon 25 Feb 13 2:30pm
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Re: Hot Peppers
I would welcome it Tom. I bought a kit from a garden centre a couple of years ago, comprising an attractive pot, compost and dwarf red chilli seeds. A huge success, grown on my sunny windowsill in the kitchen. Very attractive and I still have some of the harvest in a jar.
Anything where we can grow in a pot would be welcome.
Bring it on!
#3 Mon 25 Feb 13 4:44pm
Re: Hot Peppers
That's great! I reckon it's worth gathering at the West Dean Chilli Fiesta in August for those who are chilli gourmets. It's the varieties of chilli with slightly larger plants that also interest me such as the Aji types and also varieties like inidad perfume, an extremely attractive tropical perfumed flavour under the heat.
#4 Mon 25 Feb 13 5:31pm
- Forum champ Occupation Handyman
- From Dorset u.k
- Member since Tue 21 Oct 08
Re: Hot Peppers
Google "Dorset Naga"
#5 Mon 25 Feb 13 5:36pm
Re: Hot Peppers
Ah yes, that's my point! Should Dorset Naga even be seen as a culinary pepper? All heat and no flavour is one approach but I think the flavours are so much more important.
#6 Mon 25 Feb 13 5:45pm
- Forum champ Occupation Handyman
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- Member since Tue 21 Oct 08
Re: Hot Peppers
I don't think it's as hot as claimed...Apparently, you are supposed to handle it wearing gloves...and chop it outside to stop your eyes watering.....
Yet there is a you tube video where the original growers son picks 700+ chillies from one plant without any protection...
I've grown chillies (Not particularly hot ones) from seed outdoors here in Dorset..you do need a good summer though..the last 3 years have been too cool or wet for outdoor growing/ripening...greenhouse needed....same with tomatoes..
Edit...There's another chilli freak who posts on here from time to time...think he's from Devon?? goes by the name of "ThehotJuan" or similar...bet he would be interested in this thread..
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#7 Mon 25 Feb 13 11:40pm
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- Member since Sat 10 Mar 07
Re: Hot Peppers
I grow mine year round (now) in pots but previously in the garden. (Sorry) .
#8 Tue 26 Feb 13 1:18am
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- From Surin, N.E. Thailand
- Member since Mon 29 Dec 08
Re: Hot Peppers
I have grown "prik kee noo" in pots here with some success (the 'soil' is not perfect) but really, when they are available in the markets at 2 bob a bucket full, there seems little point. A variety that is not available locally is the very dark green jalapeno. That one I'd like to grow if I can get hold of the seeds.
#9 Tue 26 Feb 13 9:13pm
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Re: Hot Peppers
A guy I worked with grew chilli peppers from seed, and brought a few plants into the office (it was a pretty bohemian working environment). Eventually the office manager got sick of them sprawling about the windowsill and cutting out the light, and threw them all out.
Several weeks later (the landlord had gone bust and the rubbish was not being collected) we noticed the plants still sticking out of the dumpster, still green, and with big fat ripe chillies on them!
Apparently they thrive on stress. The more stress, the more capsaicin ends up in the fruit. If anyone had picked those chillies, they would have been pretty strong, I reckon!
#10 Tue 26 Feb 13 9:21pm
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- Member since Sat 10 Mar 07
Re: Hot Peppers
A lot of herbs and spices thrive on stress.
Many years ago, I gave a selection of herbs to a friend. She "babied" them. They died. I explained that in their original/natural environment they had to struggle. They (rosemary, thyme and oregano were some I'd given) grew in poor soil and in rugged terrain. That seemed to ring true with her. Chillies are the same. If they get too much water etc they don't bear as many fruit (or so I've found). Maybe it's "survival of the fittest" and the need to reproduce. Don't know ...
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Wine in the Woods of Willits
Brooktrails Lodge • Willits, CA
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- Bottle of Champagne
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Willits, California: the Gateway to the Redwoods, the Heart of Mendocino County—shoot, it's even the home of Seabiscuit. Whatever you call this town of 8,000, one thing is for sure: This is Northern California at its best.
An hour east of the foggy Fort Bragg coast, and minutes from wine country, the Brooktrails Lodge is not only a prime drop-off point from which to explore Northern California, but, surrounded by centuries-old redwood forest and ensconced in rich history, it's a destination in its own right.
With this week's Escape you'll get a two-night stay for two, Sundays through Thursdays ($119) or Fridays and Saturdays ($139), in a room with a Jacuzzi bathtub—perfect after a day of frolicking on the 14-acre property.
Pop the cork on your included bottle of champagne once you've checked in to the Lodge's adjacent 20-room motel, which was built in the 1970s and has been restored over the last decade. Just outside your door, where a sawmill once stood, the nine-hole Brooktrails Golf Course and miles of hiking trails wend through the trees that drew lumberjacks here more than a century ago.
For a taste of the Mendocino appellation, drive 20 minutes south on the Redwood Highway. Your first stop should be at Barra of Mendocino, an organic operation that produces a variety of estate-grown wines.
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Apartment Near Andrássy Avenue - King Residence
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חדרי שינה1
גודל35 מטר רבוע
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|Király, 1077 Budapest, הונגריה
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The apartment is on the first floor of a 19th century Hungarian Classic building, looking on a quiet courtyard. It is accessible by stairs from the main street entrance.
The fully-equipped kitchenette offers a cook top, oven, microwave oven, a refrigerator/ freezer,washing machine, sink and shelf for all necessary utensils and appliances.
There is a shower cabin in the small bathroom.The toilet and the bathroom are in the same room.
All bed linen, towels and kitchenware are provided. Amenities include a TV, free Internet connection, hairdryer, iron. Other services include free cleaning service once per week. Utilities and taxes are included in the rate.
Budapest Guide books and maps are also available.
Our apartment is located in the City Center of Budapest. All metro lines are just 2 tram stops from it, as well as the main Train Station. Market, shops, restaurants are in a few minutes walk distance. Main attractions, and the most visited parts of Budapest are very close.
כללי הביתNot a party flat, as the house is very silent. No smoking in the apartment.
|Weekly rate for up to 2 guests
|Monthly rate for up to 2 guests
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A goed hostess. I get information how to travel from the station to this appartement and was stil waiting at the door. Very nice and clean. The appartement was very quite and in the area are many shops and you have many public traffic around it to go to every direction.
The flat had everything we need, perfect location and perfect atmosphere. A friend of his came to handle us the keys and was nice. We are very glad yo have chosen this apartment.
Very nice and comfortable place not far away from the center.You got everything around what you need for a careless stay.
Szabolcs is a very nice and careful host, who was every time ready to help if there was a problem!
Very nice apartment, full equipated and very weel located.
He was trying to help in all indications to visit the city succesfully.
Cute little place in a wonderful location. I loved staying at this flat because it has everything you need and a great kitchen. Bathroom is newly renovated and everything is great. Checkin was no problem and the location is great: Only 50m to Erszebet korüt and the party district is in walking distance.
We were met on time and let into the apartment. It's in a very good location and it set back for the road in a lovely quiet residential block. It was up a flight of stairs with no lift but that didn't matter to us. The kitchen was very well equipped. The shower and bathroom were nice too. There was a lot of information about the city in the lounge which was very helpful. We had a great stay thanks!
The apartment is well situated, near to the public transport, to the restaurants, to the supermarket and to the nightlife. It's possible to go almost everywhere by walk. The apartment is very quiet and clean, there is everything you need for a long or short stay. Szabolcs is an host very helpful. I definitely recommend this place to staying in Budapest.
Great apartment in Budapest center. Everything you need and want is there! Close to public transportation system and also walking distance to all major sites. I definitely recommend this place when staying in Budapest. The host was nice modest and helpful.
Very nice week spent in this appartment, well situated in Budapest.
Szabolcs is very friendly and recommended the best places to visit and let us a map and a few brochures.
There is everything you need in the appartement. There are restaurants, cafés, and grocery stores in the area, as well as 2 tramway lines.
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waH! is that photo of the Siljan Lake ?? its soo pretty!!! @_@
another road trip! how awesome. ya gotta tell me how ya plan all this when ya come back ^_^ hehe.. what a great experience!
wow a house with carpet on the wall!! and i thought clay's house with carpet in the bathroom was slightly odd hahha..
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So arrived in Mora that night...small town but it's nice. Our accommodation rocked too! We had our own Swedish house (it was red) complete with Swedish furnishing...red carpet on the wall =P. That night, we spent it wandering around the woods around our cabin, not the best idea especially when no one had a torch haha. BUT we took such cool night photos that all the tripping and stepping on unknown mushy (hehe, mushy XD) things was worth it
Spent the rest of the day (Friday) travelling around Lake Siljan, a beautiful lake created by a meteor several million years ago. Ahh, the sights around that lake, the pictures do all the talking I think.
First stop, to the home of Dalarna horses! Dalarna horses are these famous red wooden painted horses that you see everywhere in Sweden, they used to be for the kids to play with but the Swedes have fallen in love with them and now they're everywhere =P. They're not cheap too but of course, you have to buy one right? XD
Next was a cool little town called R�ttvick where there was this awesome jetty. We did some major posing on that jetty...jumping! lying down! bending over backwards! Literally! =P. We also danced around a maypole there...crazy as it may be, in the middle of a roundabout in the middle of autumn XD (people dance around the maypole as part of the midsummer celebrations)
Then had a fantastic break on this wonderful little private pier full of amazing views followed by a great coffee & waffle break in a little Swedish town. This of course was through alternating periods of rain and sun and rain and sun and then sun and rain at the same time. Of course, Thor liked us so much that he only made it rain when we were safely inside and undercover except for this one time...but then we saw such a beautiful rainbow anyways that it was alright =D.
Finished the day from atop a mountain looking over the lake as the sun was setting...ahh, what a way to end.
Next day, bear park! The Orsa Bj�rnpark to be exact and it's apparently the largest bear park in Europe. Of course we had to enter with the sounds of Jurassic Park playing...it was all very fitting =P. There were wolves and bears and polar bears and tigers! Oh the tigers were magnificent and there were even wolverines! They were cute, running around everywhere though I hear they'd bite your fingers off like that *click*!
That night, we went to my first ice hockey match, Mora vs some other town =P. Was very cool watching them skate around like that, so pro...and of course it was awesome watching them check everyone and everything to the boards
So last days....checked out of our lovely Swedish house and went to visit the UNESCO listed copper mine in Falun. I know right, UNESCO listed copper mine?? But yes! It's true! A mine that's been around from the 17th century and apparently was at one time the largest supplier of copper in Europe. Anywho, it was pretty cool, massive hole in the ground surrounded by all these old leaning buildings. Unfortunately cos of time and money we didn't actually get to go inside the mines but I assume it'll be something like sovereign hill...cold, wet and muddy =P. Then we checked out a silvermine in Sala XD...yes very geological that day. I'm glad we went to check it out though, the town was very pretty and the mine was very cool. In one the old pits they even had a high ropes course built over it! =D
Anyways, gotta go do homework XD But what a fantastic road trip to the heart of Sweden! Thank you Janis and Moritz for organising it! =D Can't wait till we actually go to Malm�! =P
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waH! is that photo of the Siljan Lake ?? its soo pretty!!! @_@


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The drop-in open house will showcase the recently completed renovation of the original hangar-style laboratory built in 1983, as well the 25,000-square-foot building that opened in August 2009.
Pulaski Tech received $500,000 through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to renovate the original 10,000-square-foot building and to make energy-efficiency upgrades.
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About 100 students are enrolled in day and evening programs at the Aerospace Technology Center. Pulaski Tech offers an Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology and certification programs in Aircraft Manufacturing, Avionics/Electronics Technology and Aviation Maintenance Technology. Courses are also offered in CATIA and Nondestructive Testing.
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This is a big problem, but one which I often get dirty looks from people when I complain about it. Because they think I should be grateful to have job offers..
I'm at the point where I just have to turn off my phone sometimes.
Once in a while I will answer just to explain to them, hey, you might want to check a map of the United States and see that this job is a thousand miles from my home. And not to sound racist, but, I swear, the moment I hear an accent of any kind, I know its BS and I hang up.
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I think they'll come down a little bit this year though. Getting as far as they have and then failing twice really takes a toll on a team, especially with the totalitarian style of coaching Harbaugh uses. It works when it's fresh. It works when you're winning. It's grating when the anxiety starts to build.
Plus I'm definitely not sold on Kaep... I actually think he may be a flash in the pan.
I think all the run option style qbs this year, defenses will catch up them, tends to on the second year. teams have more tape on rg3 colin and Wilson and they wont be as fast to the opposing teams, I see a decline in there stats this year, happened to cam and vick....JMHO


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Yes it was my first Western rehandle
But i like it a lot i like handles that is not so rounded
Danish dynamite, very nice work M
Great work, Maksim. How did you make it? Digging out a cavity on one side with chisels or with three layers?
I did it like Marko with him as inspiration, with 2 layers of wood, chisels and planeblade for forming outside
looks nice, now i know what i will get for my future Shigs
and i would like to have one for my 240mm Gyuto also
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Just a Thought: Prepare your soil for next year
Greetings! Fall is a great time to prepare our garden plots and crop land for next year's production. Three main areas can be well managed now for future crops.
Residues: Any crop residue that we want to use to improve the organic matter levels and general tilth of the soil needs to be chopped into the smallest particle size possible and worked into the soil evenly to benefit good microbial activity.
Nutrients: Some essential nutrients break down and become available quite a bit slower than others. Along with the fact that they do not move very far in the soil, makes fall a good time to apply them. Phosphate, potassium, elemental sulfur, most micronutrients and humic acid fall into this nitch. For crop land, variable rate technology can be used to place these products on the marginal soils and areas where they can get a head start on helping out for spring.
Moisture: In short, the fuller you can get your soil profile before soil freeze up, the better start your gardens and crops will have in the spring.
Next time we will cover sending our lawns into the winter as healthy and prepared as possible. For now; happy harvest, and remember: You can go a lot more places in the mountain west on a snow machine than a UTV and more places on either one than in a boat! So think big and broad, and pray for snow (after Oct. 20 to make sure the spuds are in)!
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7 days one of my strong hives swarmed because it was honey bound. I caught the swarm and am waiting foe it to get going. I have seen the queen and she is a new one not marked. But the old hive when opened today has brace comb everywhere sticking all of the frames together in the top 2 inches in both brood boxes and the bees are not touching the supers (2). I am not using a queen excluder on this hive. it is too cool to keep the hive open looking for the queen.
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Chinese President Hu Jintao's arrival today at the White House in Washington, D.C. was met with full honors, including a red carpet, a receiving line and a color guard. A state dinner is planned for Wednesday night. It is Hu's first visit to the U.S. since 2006. He plans to be in the U.S. for four days.
President Barack Obama and Hu had a private dinner together in the residential wing of the White House on Tuesday night, before their big day of meetings. Hu will spend today at the White House talking to Obama about trade, security and other important issues. The Presidents will also discuss how the U.S. and China can work together to address human rights issues, something the two men are divided on.
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I recently aquired a bunch of pierco frames from another beekeeper who has gone out. The frames have been used and need to be scraped and rewaxed(I would say they are around 8 years old but not used for more then two).
As I begin going through this effort in my spare time, I am looking at the edges of these frames and notice the chanels that run along. Looks like beetles could hide in there possibly. Have any of you experienced issues with this in areas where SHB is prevolent?
Beleive me this job is time consuming enough and hard to justify so if there are negatives to these frames regarding beetles, I'll offer them to someone else who doesn't mind working with them.
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How risky is inhalation of organic solvents?
Philip J. Bushnell
Darel woke from his dream of swordplay with iridescent lizards to a cold sense of hardness and thirst. The familiar headache and tingling in his ears blended with the hazy brown blankness of sunlight on the paper bag covering his face. He inhaled deeply the remaining petrol and tried to return to the dream, but it was over. An urgent, annoying hunger roused him; he pushed away the bag, sat up slowly and waited for the spinning walls to shudder to a halt around him. He tried to steady his shaking hands and swore as he reached for and missed his shoe that had somehow become lodged under his hip. Where was his hat? He pulled his feet under him and reached for a chair. The shaking increased. He tried to hold the chair and pull himself up, but could not keep his hands still. Falling back to the floor, he waited for his body to quiet. His brother appeared above him. "Again?" he said. "I'm taking you to the doc."
Lars approached the traffic circle between home and the paint shop where he had worked all his adult life. The holidays were approaching, and the brilliantly lit Christmas tree and crèche in the circle made him smile. So beautiful! He watched the lights fly by as he circled around, admiring the workmanship of the display. Looking up, he moved toward the exit. Wait. Is it this one? Or that one? Where am I going? To work, or home? The confusion made him continue in the roundabout. He looked at his lunch box on the seat beside him. Opening it, he saw the sandwich and apple that his wife had packed. Ah! Morning! To work.
Marcie pulled up to the Kwik-Stop in her new hybrid. She had just emptied her first tank of gas, and was excited to see how many gallons it had taken to go those 435 miles on the odometer. Adele fingered her pacifier and watched from her car seat as Marcie switched off the ignition and hunted for the gas cap release. There! She pulled it, got out and swiped her credit card in the gas pump. Adele began to fidget, so Marcie quickly pulled the nozzle from the pump and fumbled with the gas cap. In the process, she accidentally squeezed the pump handle and a little gasoline splashed on the car and her shoe. She loosened her grip on the handle, stopping the gas, pushed the spigot into the fuel tank and filled it. Adele was now whimpering, so Marcie got in the back seat beside her and soothed her. She noted the cloying smell of gas as she quieted Adele, who then napped as Marcie drove them home.
These three vignettes provide glimpses of known and potential hazards of volatile organic compounds, commonly known as organic solvents. Darel's story is one of the teenage petrol-sniffer who inhales very high concentrations of gasoline. Repeated high-concentration exposure to these compounds can lead to motor and cognitive debilitation associated with loss of white matter in the central nervous system (CNS). Lars's tale is an apocryphal recounting of the consequences of long-term occupational exposure to solvent vapors, which are found in oil-based paints and adhesives. Exposure to these vapors has been associated (particularly in Scandinavia) with cognitive deficits including loss of short-term memory. These two stories indicate that high-level exposure to hydrocarbon vapors can have serious debilitating consequences, a conclusion widely held in the field. But what about Marcie's acute encounter with spilled gasoline? Should she worry about this isolated episode of exposure? Will it hurt her or her little girl?
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And what's reeeeeally stoopid about this one is there's a coupling 2" past the joist- it would have been a piece of cake to put a 1-1/2" hole in the middle (neutral axis) of the joist and move the conduit up a couple of inches, with almost NO effect on strength or stiffness.
I agree with BoBBo. You could have come down under the beam and offset back up later? Some times people just dont step back and look for a better way
I agree with the both of you, on taking more pride in it (or effort). But is that not EMT, and if so is that not an exception?
Looks like a rookie picked up an old riser that was to long and had a set at the bottom and he didn't know how to bend 1 so he went full carpenter on the deal, that's why they call em "wood butchers"
This notch is so oversized it looks like one of the plumbers did it for the electrician!!!! Drill the hole up in the joist center as the top and bottom of a structural member are what give it strength. The top of a beam is in compression while the bottom part is in tension which is lost when notched. Besides, look at the chance of getting a splinter!!!
I think this falls under 300.4(A)(2). But a 1 .5 bored hole would have worked like Bobbo said.
Hello boys and girls. You have to remember that this work was probably done 30 years ago, and this was acceptable back then. Does it look like the home depot guy did it, YES, would you or I do it, NO.


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Point-and-shoot cameras now have optical zooms to rival Pinocchio's nose, while full-featured DSLR cameras are getting smaller and lighter.
Many cameras now manage large lenses as well as pocket-sized chassis.
But with such a wide choice of cameras, how do you choose?
We recruited Nigel Atherton, editor of the UK-based magazine What Digital Camera, and travel photographer Gary Arndt to find out what travel snappers should look for in a camera, and which cameras to consider.
Sensor size
The first specification to consider is the size of the lens sensor.
Along with megapixel count, this dictates general image quality as well as the camera's performance in low light, for example inside churches, night markets or in twilight along the Seine.
"Small sensors such as those in pocket cameras have very small pixels, which means they don't collect as much light," says Nigel Atherton, editor of the UK-based magazine What Digital Camera.
In other words, a 16-megapixel lens on a large-sensor camera like a DSLR captures far more details and better colors than the equivalent lens on a camera with a small sensor.
In that case, the camera has to electronically amplify the details it captures -- which is what causes blurriness when you view the photos on a bigger screen.
If the final destination for your photos is Facebook, sensor size may not be as crucial as portability.
"The important thing is that the camera isn't too big and heavy, and that you have a good zoom range for both wide-angle and telephoto shots," Atherton says.
A good bet would be a slim, light pocket camera with a decent optical zoom built in; for example, the Nikon Coolpix S9500 zooms to 22x.
But if zoom is important -- say you're planning on sports or wildlife photography, where you can't get any closer than 15 meters -- you may want to consider a superzoom camera (also known as a bridge camera).
Zoom and shutter speed
"These are very popular for travel as they are light, but built with a telephoto lens that can zoom up to 60 times," Atherton says.
For action or crowd shots, shutter speed or burst mode is a key factor.
"When dealing with anything that's active -- wildlife or people in action on the street -- faces change in a fraction of second," says travel photographer Gary Arndt.
"So a fast burst mode is helpful in shooting the several hundred photos you might need to get that single winning shot."
Arndt recommends adding a small tripod known as a gorilla pod to help stabilize tiny point-and-shoot cameras when they're on maximum zoom.
Viewfinder vs. LCD
If you're heading for sun and surf vacations, cameras with a viewfinder are best.
LCD displays can be hard to read in sunlight.
Point-and-shoot cameras don't normally have viewfinders, though some, such as the Samsung NX210, support the addition of a separate viewfinder.
Battery life
Battery life is a big deal.
Something that can shoot (and check) around 400 shots to last you a full day should suffice.
"Or bring a spare battery," says Atherton.
Wi-Fi and GPS
Wi-Fi and GPS support are important if you want to tag images with the location -- handy when those Thai islands merge into one never-ending beach.
Wi-Fi allows you to backup photos to an online server such as Facebook or Dropbox.
"Samsung offers the best Wi-Fi functionality in their cameras -- particularly auto-saving to your smartphone," Atherton says.
"By the time you sit down in the piazza for a coffee, they're already in your phone, ready to be uploaded. And if your camera gets stolen, at least you haven't lost the pictures."
Forget the phone
As for the truism about the best camera being the one you've got with you -- namely the smartphone, for most of us -- most new cameras offer sensors far superior to all but the top-end phones.
For any photograph requiring a zoom, a dedicated camera is a must.
"It's true that cameras costing under $330 are competing at the same level as smartphones," says Atherton. "But over that, there's a clear advantage that you'll especially notice for low light shots."
Best camera for wildlife and sports
Fujifilm Finepix HS50EXR ($663)
This is a superzoom (bridge) camera with a fixed-lens that can zoom up to 42x and shoot in burst mode at 11 frames per second -- so you're covered whether you're shooting a safari or capturing the running of the bulls.
A comfortable hand grip minimizes shake even when the lens is on maximum zoom.
Portability: Though the camera is shaped and styled like a large DSLR camera, it's far lighter.
Without the need for extra lenses, your camera bag will be less bulky too.
Zoom: The 16-megapixel lens and 42x zoom are perfect for faraway photography.
Image quality: Despite a relatively small 0.5-inch sensor, low light photos are decent thanks to a wider-than-average aperture.
Viewfinder: The electronic viewfinder is larger than most, allowing comfortable framing of that lion portrait even in bright sunshine.
Wi-Fi: Yes.
GPS: Yes.
Best underwater camera
Olympus Tough TG-2 ($390)
If you're heading for sea, snow or mountains, you'll need a compact camera built to resist the elements.
The TG-2 is a pocket cam with a tough exterior that's waterproof to 15 meters, crush-proof to 100 kilos and freeze-proof to -10C.
Portability: At less than 3cm thin, it's pocketable whether in your ski suit or wetsuit.
Zoom: The 12-megapixel lens can zoom up to 4x, and supports Olympus's Fisheye and Teleconverter lenses for a greater range of photos.
Image quality: Lowlight Auto mode produces good clarity and color in a range of situations, including low light.
Viewfinder: No.
Wi-Fi: No, but it can sync and send photos to your smartphone.
GPS: Yes.
Best budget travel camera
Panasonic TZ40 ($328)
A compact camera with one of the longest optical zooms around, the TZ40 also has a wide lens for great landscape photos as well as detailed shots of the far distance.
On burst mode, it can score up to 10 frames per second.
A fully manual mode makes it a good choice for experienced photographers.
Portability: Light and pocket-friendly at less than 2.8cm thin.
Zoom: It's a fixed-lens camera with an impressive optical zoom of 20x.
Image quality Though the sensor isn't large, it produces good photos in bright light and the 18-megapixel lens gets high-clarity photos throughout its zoom range.
Viewfinder: No -- shots can only be previewed on the LCD display.
Wi-Fi: Yes, including Android and iOS apps to connect to your smartphone, plus features to transfer to PC on your home Wi-Fi network.
GPS: Yes.
Best second camera
Fuijfilm Finepix F900 EXR ($301)
Photographers who use a DSLR will appreciate this pocket cam that shoots in RAW, the file format that contains minimally processed image data, allowing full editing with photo software.
Auto modes are supplemented by a full manual mode.
Portability: With a slender 3.6mm profile and 232g weight, this is an impressively featured camera that'll still fit in the pocket.
Zoom: The optical zoom telescopes 20x for distance shots, while macro focus performs well too.
Image quality: The 16.1-megapixel lens has a Fuji-exclusive 0.5-inch sensor optimized for lowlight conditions. Burst mode shoots at 10 frames per second.
Viewfinder: No.
Wi-Fi: Yes.
GPS: Yes.
Ultimate point and shoot
Sony Cybershot RX100 II ($956)
Image quality is often sacrificed for portability in the case of point-and-shoots, but the Cybershot RX100 II is one of the best of a new trend -- compact cameras with bigger sensors.
"They're aimed at photographers who already own a DSLR and want the same photo quality in a pocket camera," says Atherton.
Its hot-shoe interface can take an add-on shutter release controller, handy for long exposures in a romantic ocean shot, or fireworks at Chinese New Year, for example.
Portability: At 3.83cm it's a tad chunkier than other point-and-shoots but worth it for the boost in image quality.
Zoom: The fixed-lens will zoom up to 3.6x, which makes it one of the weaker candidates if distance shots are required.
Image quality: The one-inch sensor on the 20-megapixel lens is excellent for low light, and shallow depths of field are nicely created.
Images can be shot in the RAW format for greater flexibility when editing.
Viewfinder: No, but a tilting LCD display lets you angle the screen to avoid the direct sunlight -- and you can purchase an add-on viewfinder.
Wi-Fi: Yes, with mobile app for connection to smartphones and NFC.
GPS: Yes.
Best camera for beginners
Nikon S9500 ($310)
With no manual modes but a range of capable auto scene modes, the S9500 is a good choice for novice photographers looking for a Wi-Fi camera and a powerful zoom.
Built-in filters let you add Instagram-esque colors to photos, and you can even set up a four-second exposure by choosing the Fireworks Display mode.
Portability: Slimline and pocket friendly at 3.3cm thick and a mere 207g.
Zoom: The fixed-lens zooms up to 22x and supports close-ups down to a centimeter away.
Image quality: The 18-megapixel lens does a good job on the various night and day auto modes offered, while a panorama mode delivers easy wide-angle shots.
Viewfinder: No.
Wi-Fi: Yes.
GPS: Yes.
Most portable DSLR
Nikon D3200 ($564)
Still one of the smallest, lightest DSLR cameras available more than a year after its launch, the Nikon D3200 is an entry-level camera that comes with a Guide Mode to help first-time DSLR users.
If you intend to print your travel photos and image quality is more important than portability, this camera is a reasonably priced and travel-friendly step into the world of DSLRs.
Portability: It won't fit in your pocket or a small handbag, but at just under half a kilo, it won't weigh you down too much either. But extra lenses will add to the weight.
Zoom: The included lens zooms to 3x, so you may want an additional telephoto lens.
Image quality: With a 24.2-megapixel lens and great auto-focus, shots are extremely clear with defined colors.
Viewfinder: Yes.
Wi-Fi: Yes, and it supports a mobile adaptor to pair to Android smartphones.
GPS: Yes.
Best all-rounders
Panasonic GX7 ($1,180)
If you're considering a DSLR for the superior image quality but are put off by the size, a mirrorless camera like the Panasonic GX7 is worth checking out.
It's a touch heavier than a point-and-shoot but packs a sensor as large as those of DSLRs.
"The only downside is that you may need a telephoto lens, which bulks up the weight," says Atherton.
A silent mode is great for keeping street photography discreet, while a chunky hand grip lends more stability if additional lenses upset the center of gravity.
Portability: At a mere 360g, the GX7 offers a massive feature set in a chassis that can easily be slung in a shoulder bag.
Zoom: The basic lens zooms to 3x, but you can also purchase additional lenses for telephoto and wide-angle shots.
Image quality: The 16-megapixel lens produces good detail and color.
Viewfinder: Yes, with a tilt up to 90 degrees so that you can preview those awkward angle shots.
Wi-Fi: Yes, and NFC, which allows pairing and photo-syncing to Android phones and other NFC devices.
GPS: Yes.
Sony Alpha 7 ($2,161)
Another mirrorless camera, the recently released Alpha 7 officially has the biggest sensor in town.
It's the first compact camera to be built with a full-frame sensor -- one as large as the sensors in the high-end DSLRs -- yet it manages it in a chassis that weighs in at 400g.
This makes it a good choice for anyone already using a DSLR who needs a smaller travel snapper -- or an enthusiast looking to upgrade to an interchangeable-lens camera.
Portability: At a touch under 5cm thick the Alpha 7 isn't pocketable for most, but its angular body looks good and the chunky side grip eases those one-handed shots over the side of a boat.
Zoom: The bundled 3x zoom lens is a slender addition to the camera, and it's built to resist dust and water.
Image quality: The 24.3 megapixel lens packs a full-frame sensor that captures in minute detail and excellent colors, in low light as well as bright light.
Viewfinder: Yes, an electronic viewfinder.
Wi-Fi: Yes, and NFC, for pairing with other NFC devices including Android smartphones.
GPS: Yes.


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Big Beat's Rationals compilation "Think Rational" delivered some long overdue kudos to these seminal Michigan rockers. As promised we are proud to present the group's 1970 album in the same well-annotated and lavishly illustrated manner; the first time these recordings have been reissued legitimately.
At the time of the album's release, Detroit rock was epitomised by the Grande Ballroom and the powerful sounds of the groups associated with it, such as the MC5, Stooges, SRC, Amboy Dukes and Frost. The Rationals were younger than the majority of the musicians in these groups, and they ploughed their own rock/R&B furrow, resisting the heavyweight arrangements deemed mandatory, and eschewing the fashionable hirsute image of the time for a neat, latter-day mod look. Not that the Rationals were unpopular at the "high energy" Grande – far from it. The group appeared as a regular, and no doubt refreshing, alternative to the bluster of many of their harder-edged contemporaries. Their classic 1969 single 'Guitar Army' became an anthem of sorts for Detroit rock, with its universal truth that seemed to have been submerged in the overheated revolutionary rhetoric of the time – that the music was the message.
Having left their mentor Jeep Holland, of A-Square Records,in 1968, the Rationals cast around for a contract and a producer, eventually settling for a deal with Bob Crewe's short-lived Crewe label. The result, this album, were as soulful as their earlier recordings but it demonstrated better the breadth of the group's talents. Intricate, complex originals like 'Ha Ha' and 'Deep Red' nestled easily with tried and tested R&B chestnuts from their stage act and inspired covers like Dr John's 'Glowin'' and Mike d'Abo's soon-to-be-classic 'Handbags And Gladrags'. All showcased the amazing pipes of vocalist Scott Morgan to great effect.
Sadly, the Rationals' long-overdue shot at recording a long-player did not translate into record sales and by the end of the year the group had split. They remain a cherished memory for their devoted hometown audience of Ann Arbor who had been by their side since they first emerged in 1965.
Our reissue of "The Rationals" adds the rare single mixes of 'Guitar Army' and 'Sunset', along with two previously unissued tracks, including an amazing ten minute live-in-the-studio take of 'Wang Dang Doodle' that goes some way to explaining the roots of that devotion. The Rationals were truly one of the era's finest.
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The Big Rock Reading Series continues March 28 with a visit by Arkansas native Carla Killough McClafferty, who writes young adult nonfiction.
Her reading will at 6 p.m. in the RJ Wills Lecture Hall, located on the second floor of the Campus Center, followed by a question-and answer session and book signing.
McClafferty, whose first career was as a Registered Radiologic technologist, began writing after the death of her youngest son. The book, Forgiving God, is an adult inspirational book that deals with the spiritual battle she faced after the death of her son. She then began writing middle school nonfiction books.
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PA Online just posted this article about yet another addiction identified by the busy "addict-discovery" bees in the psychiatric community
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Below find a funny, cogent response from a website that perhaps more psychiatric researchers should visit; it might help them understand the real world a bit better, and further realize that just because someone likes something with great passion, it doesn't indicate additiction.
Was Tolstoy, a compulsive writer, a writing addict? Are young skateboarders who think of nothing else addicts? Please! It's time for the pssyciatric community to perhaps spend some time on how *boring* most expected everyday activities are, and try to understand why activities like Internet use, gaming, instant texting, etc. are activities that people gravitate to.
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"The psychiatric community could be rife with "excuse addicts" who are as clinically ill as alcoholics, according to psychiatrists involved in a nationwide study.
The study, carried out by researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine in California, US, indicates that more than one in eight US shrinks show signs of "problematic blame shifting".
The Stanford researchers interviewed X shrinks in a nationwide survey. Because excuse addiction is not a clinically defined medical condition, the questions used were based on analysis of other blame-oriented disorders.
Most disturbing, according to the study's lead author Elmo Thorkmorton, is the discovery that some shrinks hide their blame-gaming, or go online to cure foul moods - behaviour that mirrors the way alcoholics behave.
"In a sense, they're using the blame to self-medicate," Thorkmorton says. "And, obviously, something is wrong when people go out of their way to hide their blamesmanship."
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We should all help the Citizens Commission on Human Rights - on offshoot of the Church of Scientology - to clean up the psychiatric profession.
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Excerpt: "Gov. Chris Christie and the NFL today announced a series of events to be held in New Jersey next year when the Super Bowl is hosted in the region.
Media Day for the participating teams, the first official public event of game-week, will be held Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Prudential Center in downtown Newark. For the first time, the game's media showcase will be held outside the site of the Super Bowl.
The 2014 game's participants will also stay in New Jersey hotels and practice in the state -- the NFC team centered at the Giants' practice facility in East Rutherford and the AFC team anchored at the Jets' Florham Park headquarters.
Postgame parties for each team will also be held in New Jersey.
The NFL's Tailgate Party, which is held in the final hours before the game's kickoff on Feb. 2, will be held at the Grandstand at Meadowlands Racetrack.
Our regions first Super Bowl is a little more than one year away, and in New Jersey, the countdown has officially begun, Christie said in a statement released by his office. Hosting the big game on February 2 and its many celebratory lead-up events during Super Bowl Week is a major win for the state, its tourism and economic developments. Read more...


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Congrats on the new guns.
Post up some pics please
Hi all.
I'm new to this board and this is my first post. Within the last month I've purchased two new pistols and thought I'd share my first impressions of each as well as ask what the overall opinion of each is from the members here. From what I've read so far, the members are quite a knowledgable crew. So here's what I bought:
MRI Desert Eagle .50 6" and a .44 6" conversion: I have about 100 rounds through this gun so far and am having a few minor problems with it but apparently all are pretty common as easily corrected. When using the .44 magazine, the last round NEVER chambers. The follower ramps are too steep. The slide occassionally hangs open a little. This is should correct itself as the gun is broken in but MRI is sending me new recoil springs anyway. Also, the ejector button in the bolt is misshapen slightly in that it is leaving a dent in the edge of the primer when chambering a round. I'm going to remove a little metal from it and polish it up. Other than these very minor new gun issues, I am very pleased with this gun. It looks awesome and is very well built. I've shot it using a rest at 50 yards and have found it to be very accurate.
SigArms P245 two-tone .45acp: I bought this as my CCW weapon. Obviously next to the DE, this gun is very easy to shoot, not to mention cheaper to shoot. It has 100 rounds through it now. The fit and finish of the Sig is great. I have found that I can recover very quickly from a fired shot. I absolutely love this gun. It doesn't have nearly the cool factor of the DE but it is much more practical.
I would love to hear the members' comments on these two guns both good and bad.
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Congrats on the new guns.
Post up some pics please
Nice toys! Although, the P245 I find to be a little more than a toy....
The only DE I've shot that did not malfunction was the 50 A&E. But, that might have been the luck of the draw as I've not shot a whole bunch of them. I still would not mind having one if they weren't so dad blamed expensive!
I can't add anything as I never shot those guns. I am glad to heard you are pleased with them. Good luck & good shooting.
Welcome to Camp. I have not had an experience with either one of those pistol myself but I will say 2 nice guns in one month is good work on your part, congrats ...
Thanks all. Still hoping that there are some that have some experiences with the P245 though. Sig has recently discontinued this pistol. There isn't a lot of information out there about them. I don't know how long they were in production. I've heard that they discontinued it because of complaints that the grip was too short. I'm 6'3" with larger than average hands (evident from the fact that the DE grip isn't too big) and it's perfect for me. Actually that's the reason that I bought it when I did. Hell, I didn't need it. I picked it up and it felt like a natural extension of my hand. It's the best feeling gun I've ever held. Very natural feeling if that makes sense.
I havent shot either one so cant comment. What I am thinking is that you must either be single or have one hell of a wife to buy two guns within one month. Three thumbs up to ya!
I'd love to have an MRI DE myself. As Hal said, the price. As I find the DE to be a beautiful pistol, I wouldn't mind seeing yours. So the DE seems to struggle with rimmed rounds?
As far as struggling with rimmed rounds, nah. The broken-in DE will cycle pretty much anything you put through it. The things that I am dealing with are just small adjustments that need to be made. From everything I've read, it takes the DE 500 rounds before it really shoots like it's supposed to. It's a long break-in period but once it's broken in, it'll shoot forever trouble-free. I'm not sure what the deal is with the incorrect ramp angles on the .44 mag magazine followers. The .50 A/E mags are correct. The .50 followers work perfectly in the .44 magazines.
Anyway, still looking for a member familiar with the P245. Apparently these pistols are relatively rare.
Thanks for the comments so far.
I would have posted the images here but I couldn't figure out how to do direct linking in ImageStation.
Thanks Shipwreck.


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I do not use a suit when I work my bees due to feeling it makes me clumsy, and and more likely to get stung. I only have 4 hives so unlike commercial beekeeps I can do this. I do not have any reaction to being stung except when I am stung on my finger tips. Then it is extremely painful and I end up with bruise like pain for several days, otherwise I have had 5 + stings on my body and did'nt feel a thing except initial prick.
I allways carry an Epipen with me. Don't want to find out I am suddenly allergic a couple miles from help.


text: Children have a way of springing surprises on you when you least expect them, especially by posing a bevy of awkward questions, that can quite catch you off your guard! Children who are on their way to growing up from toddlers, can voice out awkward words just because they have heard them being said, on TV or by others, for they love to hear themselves speak. Or an early adolescent might just be getting conscious about herself and her social standing, and might pose you questions on sexuality, your past life or even some burning social issues. How do you think you should handle these awkward moments?