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Golf leagues-Sept. 5, 2013
Whitefish Women 18-Hole
Mary Boeder, Cathy Munger, Nancy Einan and Cheryl Bontrager shot 142 to win the one gross and one net event Aug. 28 during the Whitefish Women's 18-Hole League.
Barb Hanson, Nancy Carlson, Marlys Guse and Myra Faust finished second.
Munger fired a low net 65 with four birdies and six pars for a not so gross 78.
Faust and Guse both scored a chip in for birdies. Darlene Bonnema sank a chip in.
Diane Giefer and Maxine Riches were closest to the pin. Einan and Hholubar made the longest putts.
Mary Kay Kendall won the season-long Match Play title with Marguerite Baker finishing second.
League will continue until Sept. 18.
Whitefish Women 9-Hole
Kathy Larson won the Whitefish Women's 9-Hole League beat the pro event Aug. 28 with a net score of 31. Players' net scores were used to determine the individual winners who beat the pro's gross score of 41.
Others who beat the pro with their net scores were Vicki Dypwick, 34; Mary K. Erickson, Bev Ogren and Janet McDougal, 35; Ruth Klukow and Stephanie Haider, 36; Barb Wetter, Susan Swanson and Marge Weigel, 39; and Gini Moberg and Kathy Brodin, 40.
Whitefish Men
Jim Rauenhorst, Bob Caturia and Mike Einan finished first in the mixed flight of the Aug. 27 two-man, low ball, low-net event during men's league at Whitefish Golf Club.
Joe Wagner, Darrell Swanson and Greg Lindahl needed a scorecard playoff to top Tom Otteson, Greg Johnson, Richard Hauser and Al Olson.
Dale Frandsen and Len Valley drained the longest putts. Dick Femrite and Jim McKeehen were closest to the pin.
Breezy Point Women
Verna Miller, Patty Carlyle, Jean Appleton and Polly Aumock shot 63 to win the Aug. 29 mystery game during the final Breezy Point Resort Women's League.
Ruth Tiedeman, Betty Huseby, Chris Bjornson and Judy Thomas shot 66 for second.
Barb Owens, Cathy Johnson, Jan Benson and Bugs Schmidt fired a third-place 70.
Gloria Thomas, Doris Moede and Martha Polsfuss placed fourth, followed by Sandy O'Day, Janie Pommer, Judi Moravec and Bunny Oseland.
Crosswoods Women
The team of Gloria Dalbec, Harriet Smith, Nancy Barnes and Sandy Melberg won the pink ball game of the day Aug. 26 in Crosswoods Women's League 18-hole play. Birdies went to Sue Farrell on hole 6 and Joey Hodgson on hole 5. Harriet Smith had a chip in on hole 10.
In 9-hole pink ball play Aug. 28, the team of Renee Aden, Nancy Meinke and Tracy Nelson took first. Michele Kohler, Cheryl Fraser, Darlene Berger and Rose Ann Stans placed second.
Carol Coult had a birdie on hole 14.
Crosswoods Men
Bob Johnson had the low net round of 63 on Aug. 27 with the Crosswoods Men's League. Ray Elie had the individual low net on the front nine, and Palmer Sorenson on the back nine.
Game of the day was 3-2-1 variable best ball.
The team of Lyle Monson, Martin Guse, Bob McPherson and blind draw was first on the front nine. The team of Ralph Lewis, Roger Coult, Jim Ritter and Greg Long was first on the back nine and second on the front nine.
Dale Erickson, Chet Herrboldt, John Jensen and Joe Smith placed second on the back nine.
Johnson was closest to the pin on hole 11 and Bob Eng on hole 6. Johnson had the longest putt on hole 9, and Don Miller on hole 16.
On Aug. 29, Ken Olsen had the low net round of 61 and the individual low net on the back nine. Sorenson had the individual low net on the front nine.
Game of the day was team low net. The team of Elie, Jim Mateyka, Daryl Anderson and Pat McAlpine was first on the front nine. Bob Weins, Nick Loscheider, Miller and Don Rother placed first on the back nine.
Taking second were the teams of Jerry Martin, John Antos, Sorenson and Olsen on the front nine, and Eng, Loyal Meech, John Jensen and Ron Bickford on the back nine.
Elie was closest to the pin on hole 11, and Greg Long on hole 6. Bill Frane had the longest putt on hole 9, and Elie on hole 18.
Howard's Barn Men
The team of Jon Driscoll, Carol Lieske and Ken Lieske won the Fairways at Howard's Barn Men's League season-ending scramble Aug. 28.
Second place went to the team of Bing Brodzinski, Ollie Courts, Harry Head and Evie Hoffa. Pat Rauenhorst, Jim Rauenhost, Woody Woodwick and Tom Yurek took third.
Results of the league's 27-hole yearend tournament included Bing Brodzinski winning the low gross score and Woody Woodwick as low net winner.
The league will continue to play at 9 a.m. Wednesdays as weather permits.
Emily Greens
Tuesday Morning Men's League
Paul Jensen, Roger Richters, Elmer Johnson and Jim Shallman took first place in the Tuesday Morning Men's League.
A three-way tie for second place went to Jack Curry, Pat O'Connor, Larry Neer and Tom Walker; Dick Blevins, Gary Nelson, Keith Walker and Larry Wickstrom; and Sid Hughes, Charlie Peterson, Gene Jensen and Russ Philstrom.
Tournament results:
Flight 1: Don Atwater, first; Keith Walker, second; Dick Blevins and Larry Wickstrom, third.
Flight 2: Roger Richters, first; Larry Neer, second; Jim Shallman, third.
Flight 3: Russ Philstrom, first; Dick Hubbard, second; Jack Schuller, third.
Wednesday Night Women's League
Tournament results:
Flight 1: first gross, Carol Germann; second gross, Julie MacGregor; first net, Jane McKinley.
Flight 2: first gross, Becky Guida; second gross, Joleen Nelson and Karolyn Latterelle; first net, Lynda Halstensen, Sue Dangers and Kathy Pfaff.
Flight 3: first gross, Michelle Gustafson and Jan Anderson; second gross, Estelle Waby; first net, Mary Schreier.
Flight 4: first gross, Beth Nygaard; second gross, Marlene Brannan; first net, Jan Jurek.
Thursday Morning Women's League
Tournament results:
Flight 1: first gross, Carol Germann; second gross, Eileen Jensen; first net, Kathy Ecklund; second net, Jane McKinley.
Flight 2: first gross, Charly Richters; second gross, Nancy Kruse; first net, Carol Lieske; second net, Gail Bancroft and Karla Blevins.
Flight 3: first gross, Joann Walker; second gross, Jane Baker; first net, Renee Aden; second net, Mary Neer and Muggs Ziegler.
Flight 4: first gross, Mikie Walker; second gross, Pam Wiltsey; first net, Beth Nygaard; second net, Barb Schewe.
Grand View Lodge
Lisa Omodt, Candace Prigge, Katie Wallace and Blanche McMenimen shot 37s to win the scramble event Aug. 27 during the Grand View Lodge women's outing at The Preserve.
Betty Kackman, Diane Aydt, Marlene Perkins and Val Lueck tied for second with Karen Williams, Ann Powers and Linda Gronholz.
Carrie Spitzack, Marian Duffy, Barb Elmquist and Kris McGrath finished fourth.
Kackman and Spitzack sank the longest putts.
During the Aug. 13 outing at the Pines, the team of Connie Lazar, McMenimen and Spitzack shot 43 for first.
Jean Morgan, Elmquist and Omodt placed second and Kackman, Aydt, Perkins and Lueck finished third.
Omodt made the longest putt and was closest to the pin in two shots.
Powers, Williams, Denise Laber and Elaine Youngquist won the Aug. 20 outing by knocking off Omodt, Prigge, Spitzack and Wallace in a scorecard playoff.
Morgan, Elmquist, Lazar and McMenimen finished third and Kackman, Aydt, Perkins and Lueck were fourth.
Elmquist made the longest putt.
The final outing will be a Coed Outing 5 p.m. Sept. 10.
Cragun's Men's League
D&D Exteriors enjoyed a 24-20 victory over 925.Silver Aug. 29 to secure a 3.25-point lead in the men's league standings at Cragun's Legacy Courses.
Von Hanson's remains in second after beating Mulligan's 30-14 and Edward Jones is third after a 23-21 defeat of US Bank.
Team results from Aug. 29: Von Hanson's 30, Mulligan's 14; Deerwood 24, Reichert Bus 20; First Security 22, Shep's on 6th 22; D&D Exteriors 24, 925.Silver 20; People's Security 31, Halverson Law 13; Thelen Heating 34, American National Bank 10; DPA/DK Insurance 33, Mid-Minnesota 11; Edward Jones 23, US Bank 21.
Team standings: D&D Exteriors 198.75; Von Hanson's 195.5; Edward Jones 192.75; DPA/DK Insurance 188; US Bank 184; Shep's on 6th 178.75; 925.Silver 175.75; Thelen Heating 175; Reichert Bus 174; Halverson Law 172.75; Peoples Security 163.5; American National 161; First Security Agency 160.5; Deerwood Bank 149.75; Mullign's 136.5; Mid-Minnesota 117.5.
Individual results: closest to pin, Glen Sundberg, Don Quinn, Tom Hice and Jim Butcher; low net, Sundberg 29, Tim Johnson 31, Mark Korte 33; low gross, Tim Johnson 31, Sundberg 35; side-game, Tony Loosbrock and Craig Miller.
MGA results
Claudia Pilot of Cragun's Legacy Courses shot rounds of 72-80 to place third in the 38th Minnesota Senior Women's State Amateur Championship Aug. 26-27 at Pokegama Golf Course in Grand Rapids.
Pilot was 11 shots behind Leigh Klasse of Keller Golf Course, who won the tournament with rounds of 69-72.
Barb Hanson of Whitefish Golf Club placed eighth in the first flight of the competition with an 83-83 — 166.
Golden Eagle Golf Club's Katie Deeg placed third in the fifth flight with a 209. That was four strokes better than Martha Polsfuss of Breezy Point Resort, who fired a 213 for fifth place.
Holes in one
John Erickson, Blair, Neb., aced the 150-yard second hole of The Classic at Madden's using a 9-iron.
Taylor Majeres aced the 140-yard eighth hole of the Par 3 Course at Cragun's Legacy Courses Aug. 9 using a 3-wood.
Bill Mallory, Wis., aced the 144-yard 11th hole of Breezy Point Resort's Whitebirch Aug. 27 using a 7-iron.


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Of All the Languages in the EU, Nigel Farage Speaks That of Reason
Conrad Black | Posted 08.26.2012 | Canada
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A couple of days ago, a friend sent me a video of Nigel Farage speaking at the European Parliament. I hit "play" expecting the general "as polls show..." but before Farage was half-way through his speech, my sides were splitting. It was the greatest and most eloquent utterance on the topic of the EU I have heard from any British public figure since Sir Jimmy Goldsmith spoke at a conference in 1996.

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This brothy stew is boldly flavored with a blend of characteristic Middle Eastern spices and finished with fresh spinach and fiber-rich chickpeas. Economical lamb shoulder tenderizes beautifully when leisurely cooked in a slow cooker. If you can't find boneless shoulder stew meat, do not substitute more-expensive lamb leg—it tends to dry out during slow cooking. Instead, purchase lamb shoulder chops and debone them. Serve over bulgur and accompany with a salad.
Nutrition Profile:
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Low Calorie
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Serves 8
Prep Time 40 min
Total Time 255 min.
Step 1
Place lamb in a 4-quart or larger slow cooker. Mix oil, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Coat the lamb with the spice paste and toss to coat well. Top with onion.
Step 2
Bring tomatoes, broth and garlic to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour over the lamb and onion. Cover and cook until the lamb is very tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours on high or 5 1/2 to 6 hours on low.
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Skim or blot any visible fat from the surface of the stew. Mash 1/2 cup chickpeas with a fork in a small bowl. Stir the mashed and whole chickpeas into the stew, along with spinach. Cover and cook on high until the spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
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"Kernel-industrial complex: Examining a landscape where crops only feed food." By Chrsitopher Gray.GROW YOUR OWN
A Mainer wants the next president to "eat the view"
You may think you're clever, you with your anticipatory 1.20.09 sticker (we know it's Bush's Last Day — way to ruin the subtlety), but Roger Doiron's gone a step further. The Scarborough resident, who founded and runs Kitchen Gardeners International, an organization that promotes home gardening and provides resources for backyard farmers, came up with a suggestion for what our new president should do on his or her first day in office: start a vegetable garden on the White House lawn.
The idea has proved so wildly popular that it shot to the top of the list at OnDayOne.com, a Web site filled with advice for our next commander-in-chief.
"It involves no new spending, but rather redirects underutilized natural and human resources towards a more productive and more socially-responsible end," Doiron said in a press release last week. What's more, "if this can happen at the state level, there's no reason it can't happen on the federal level," he said in a phone interview, referring to Maine first lady Karen Baldacci's installation of a vegetable garden and greenhouse at the Blaine House in Augusta.
There have been gardens on White House grounds before: sheep grazed the lawn in the early 1900s; Eleanor Roosevelt tended to a "Victory Garden" during World War II in an effort to set an example for American citizens; local-food guru Alice Waters tried to get the Clintons to plant one in the 90s, but the idea fell through. Hey, if nothing else, a garden would provide a discontented electorate with convenient access to tomatoes (for throwing purposes) right?
The question became relevant as I pondered the SPACE Gallery's upcoming "Food + Farm" event, put on in collaboration with the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, which will "examine our access to sustainable food" over the course of the weekend. Several local experts will be on hand, including authors and farmers Eliot Coleman and Barbara Damrosch of the Four Season Farm in Harborside, King Corn filmmaker Ian Cheney, Slow Food Portland organizer David Buchanan, Roger Doiron of Kitchen Gardeners International, and John Bliss and Stacy Brenner of the Broadturn Farm in Scarborough. With firsthand experience, they will discuss the importance of farms that produce healthy, non-chemically-altered, fresh foods — and why we need more of those in our diets, not only for our own well-being, but for the Earth's.
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Trusted Vendors?
Huawei have refuted the claims of both governments that the PLA have too much control of the company and may use it as a tool to infiltrate government networks.
To prove that there hardware / software in not a threat they have offered to allow governments to inspect the code that runs on there hardware.
This article is interesting as it points out that even if you find no backdoor in the software when you find a bug and call the Huawei service team you are opening the front door and allowing them full access to your company!
This doesn't only go for Huawei, maybe we should all be a little worried about who it is we allow in our data centers! Can you trust IBM / DELL / HP fully?
I'm not saying that any of the companies listed above are evil, all I am saying is that we should keep this in mind when selecting vendors or partners.
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Temporal shock wave
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A temporal shock wave, also known as a spacetime shock wave or a temporal wavefront, is a powerful buildup of temporal energy which travels through space, changing history as it propagates.
In an alternate timeline, a Krenim weapon ship, constructed by a scientist named Annorax, produced temporal shock waves as byproducts of the temporal incursions it initiated. When the weapon ship eliminated an object from history, a resultant shock wave radiated from the point of the incursion, and altered the timeline to compensate for the absence of the object. This timeline was later negated when, as a result of massive battle damage, a temporal incursion was initiated within the weapon ship itself, erasing it and all of the damage it did to the timeline from history. (VOY: "Year of Hell", "Year of Hell, Part II")


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Which company are you talking about - DSA? That sounds like great discounts on the build and refinishing. That's more than 50% off for many builders.
The tools aren't cheap, but you may be able to attend a build party in your area.
OK, I've had an Imbel kit laying around for about 4 years now and haven't done anything with it. I just got a Type 1 Entreprise receiver from the batch they ran in December and it is time to put this together. I have zip in the way of FAL tools and don't plan to build another. It is to be an alternative to my M1A and Navy Garands in 7.62. So since the receiver came with a $99 build coupon and a $125 refinish coupon, I have been considering letting them do it. Has anyone used them for this and what are your opinions? It is really about a break even or be ahead proposition the way I see it, and they have the pieces to make it all legal without me having to hunt them up. I'm capable of the build with tools, just wonder if it would really be any better?
Which company are you talking about - DSA? That sounds like great discounts on the build and refinishing. That's more than 50% off for many builders.
The tools aren't cheap, but you may be able to attend a build party in your area.
Entreprise is the one. After Gunplumber gave their new receivers a clean bill of health, I ordered one in Nov and received in Dec or early Jan. It came with two discount coupons for build and refinish. I will probably be a few $ ahead by letting them do it vice buying tools, although the more I read, that may not be true. Just wondering what folks thought of Entreprises build quality.
Really the only hard thing involved is screwing in the barrel and headspacing it with the proper locking shoulder. After that is like a complete teardown for a detailed cleaning. Unless They're in the area you're also going to have to pay shipping both ways which will add up pretty fast. I have looked at their build package in the past and it didn't cover much more than screwing the barrel and putting in a locking shoulder which wasn't included in the price. I bet you're going to be over $350 before you get the gun back in your hands. I'd do it myself and sell the barrel&receiver wrench afterwards. I have sandblasted about 8 M1 Garands before I got my blasting cabinet. I used a $20 walmart sandblaster, home depot play sand. I bundled up good wearing rubber coated canvas gloves, goggles and a canister dust mask. Keep the wind to your back/side and put down a blue tarp to catch all the sand or you'll end up with sand everywhere and your lawn will get all chewed up. I also sifted the playsand through an old screen to have a more uniform finish. Then look up the parkerizing tutorals and go for it. You're already waited 4 years whats a little more time.
if you need tools hot barrel makes the tools you will need good tools for a fair price. I just got my reciver this week and did not get a coupon , but I have the tools so use the coupon to get it built you will come out cheper but miss out on how to fix it if it breaks. just my free advice. muttman
i built several L1A1's and fal's, but i found out it was much easier to just send them off to someone that would install the barrel, check the timing and install the correct lug bolt, check head space. i would send them 4 at a time to do and in about 4 to 6 weeks they would show up at my house. i sold all my fal building tools. now all i do is just assemble the rifle like i want with parts, refinish it and shoot it ( well sometimes, need to take a bunch to the range soon).
there are several guys ( gunsmiths) that do it and the prices to me is very reasonable. (i happen to use ken kubin at global gunsmithing.)
i will be letting my grandsons shoot them and i wanted to make sure they were safe for them to shoot.
this is a picture of the last batch of 4 i got from ken, i am not doing any more of them after these. i have enough of them now.
i still have 2 fal para's to finish up and 2 L1A1's to do that are near finished. that's it, i am done. no more.
good luck with what ever you descide to do. just remember to enjoy them.
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i trust them, they have had some issues, but they try to remedy the problems, thats the intent of a stable business, not a snatch & grab flash in the pan
I made my own rec. wrench, bbl vise for almost nil, lots of cutting, grinding, cursing. but it came out great. theres a diagram for rec. wrench on the web somewhere.
Clan MacPherson
Here's the info on building your own FAL tools.
building a fal can be done easily enuff if you make your own tools which is pretty straight forward for a person handy with simple tools around the house, so if you want a project I say go slow and measure measure measure before doing anything and be sure of what you are doing.
To me the $$$ comes out roughly the same when all is figured up and considered (time included!), maybe a c-note or 2 on the have it built side??
you'll be fine.
having said that it's just as easy to send off the barrel and recv'r to a competent 'smith and get it barreled and headspaced:
Mark Graham-Arizona Response Systems
Ken Kubin-Global Gunsmithing
Randy Kline-Sledgehammer Arms Works
Jim Gravitt-Pro Tech Engineering
are just a few but plenty others are out there that are just as good.


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Lovely Apartment in Cologne (K80)
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Our apartment is located in the south of Cologne on the 3rd Floor of an apartment building and can accommodate 1-2 persons. It is family friendly and fully equipped and has a size of 40 sqm.
The bedroom has one comfortable bed and a wardrobe, the kitchen is very well equipped and also has a bright bathroom.
The south of Cologne is a neighborhood in the south of Cologne. He Adjacent to the city center Districts Cologne, Cologne and Cologne Bayental Roden churches.
We would be glad to welcome you at my place soon!
House rulesKids that are less than 4 years old don´t have to pay the 10 EUR for the extra guests.
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Everything was perfect .
Flat not so far from the center of the city, 5 minutes to underground Station.
Quite easy to reach from airport (Train + Metro).
The flat was clean enough, very good space for 5 people.
Kitchen have all the basic tools necessary to survive, the owner is flexible for arrival times.
Just a couple of suggestion:
- keep some cleaning tools and products in the house just if people need to wash dish;
- please call if you can not come to take back the keys, we wait 20 minutes for nothing at the end.
For the rest really good and suggest for your staying in Koln!!
Good bed, good location, good kitchen, good clean bathroom, the hostess was polite, close to city center.
No Wi-Fi, no heating. The price for this unit was overpriced in comparison to the units from other websites for rental apartments. We feel we had been taken advantage of due to the trade show at the time. It was a hotel price without hotel accommodations.
Overall, I am satisfied with the stay the hostess was very polite and helpful. I would come again but I would review the pricing ahead of time in the future.
the photographs did not represent the accommodation, which was very tired and had a few issues. altogether our stay was not unduly effected by these.
Cologne is a fabulous city worth a visit, it has a very efficient infra structure which makes getting about very easy.
The host cancelled the booking, this review is automated.
buiseness. good locaion. clean, comfortable.
Very clean and tidy. We loved it, everything was perfect!
Sehr sauber und ordentlich. Hat uns sehr gefallen, alles Bestens !
The apartment is nice consistent with the images. We had minor complaints reported via email and it was corrected immediately. Very good. Apartment in the vicinity of the shopping center and public transport. Can be warmly recommended.
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Alles ok.
Nice apartment, with good equipment, confortable and totally renoved.
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Undergraduate Programs - Additional Minors
With 61 majors and a wide variety of minors and programs, the University of Mount Union packs the academic power of many much-larger institutions. We attribute our high marks to the combination of benefit and value associated with a Mount Union degree. This is a university that equips you with the academic background, practical experience, global perspective and ethical foundation to stay competitive – and grounded – in a fast-paced world.
All students graduate with both a major and a minor from Mount Union. (Some even pursue multiple majors and minors.) Through these components of the academic program, you will build a focused knowledge base in your discipline of choice while our Integrative Core and selective of electives broaden your understanding of yourself, those around you and the world in which we live. When combined with your major and minor, you will be on your way toward successfully completing our degree requirements for graduation. We encourage you to thoroughly explore our website and find out why Mount Union is where exceptional begins.
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I am preparing to create my 5th generation Super-Fast Hyper-V Lab Server build. As usual, I will create a parts list, photos, videos, and tips about the build on this blog, but I need your help.
I normally stick to a small Micro ATX form factor which currently supports a maximum of 32GB RAM. I currently run this build at home and I'm happy that it doesn't take much room and uses less power. 32GB RAM is enough to run 6-7 medium/large servers at once 24×7.
Some IT Pros have asked for a build that supports 64GB RAM so they can run more or larger VMs. A 64GB build requires me to use a traditional ATX form factor motherboard with more DIMM slots. This will use more power and will cost about $900 more.
I realize cost is more of factor than size to most folks, but this website shows a comparison of ATX vs. Micro-ATX case sizes if you're not aware. The microATX case I usually go with is the same form factor as the "barebones" case shown on the website.
I created the poll below so I can determine which build you would like me to go with for my 5th generation server. I really appreciate your input.
Which new Hyper-V server build would you be more likely to buy?
I will be speaking at the IT/Dev Connections conference September 15-19 in Las Vegas. There, I will be hosting two sessions, "Build Your Own Super-Fast Exchange Lab for Under $2,000!" and an open mic forum entitled "Ask the Exchange Experts," a Q&A session about Exchange and Office 365 migration tips and tricks with fellow MVP Tony Redmond.
I will be bringing my latest Hyper-V lab server build to the lab session and will provide tips on how to build, manage, and use the server to advance your IT career. I hope to see you there!


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Hahahaha you were wrong yet again Crue, see your trollin *** next year
Hahahaha you were wrong yet again Crue, see your trollin *** next year
At least you came and took your lumps. have a good off-season and get yourself a new QB who doesn't choke in the big games.
I actually feel bad for Romo. Everyone hates him. Poor guy just can't do it.
Once & for all, can we all agree that Romo is the modern day Danny White, Great in non pressure games but chokes when the pressure is on. Believe he is now 1-6 in playoffs & winner takes NFCE Title games.
Beat the Eagles in WC rd 2009
Lost to Vikings in 09' div rd
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Really? Eli is one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL but not over Tom Brady .. and definitely not the best of all time over Tom Brady and Joe Montana. </P>


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Those Shrinking Q1 Earnings Growth Estimates
Ahead of fourth-quarter earnings I wrote about the propensity for analysts to lower their estimates for company earnings the closer they get to the report date. Well, Aloca (AA) is set to kick off earning tonight, and it seems the same pattern has been going on as we can see thanks to this handy table from the people at S&P Capital IQ:
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Back in January all 10 sectors of the Standard & Poor's 500 index were expected to see earnings growth in the first quarter, but that figure is now down to just six out of 10. The S&P overall has seen its expected earnings growth to drop to 0.69% from 3.65% in January and 8.5% last summer.
As of today, telecoms services and consumer discretionary are expected to have the best earnings season, while it sure looks bleak for energy and industrial stocks. If you believe the forecasts, that is.


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who receive assistance from this program have been providing
major care for quite a while, and have received little to no
financial support. One of the major improvements brought about
from this program is the quickness with which a family caregiver
can be placed within its system. In years past, most family
caregivers were placed on a very long waiting list for
traditional funding. The fact that a loved one had a caregiver
was something that actually worked against them, making the care
recipient a lower priority for services, because they were being
compared to people who did not have a caregiver. With the NFCSP,
it is a requirement to have a caregiver in order to receive
services through this program, and family caregivers who are
providing 24-hour care are considered to be the highest
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caregivers' needs, including:
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services and types of services offered in different areas. Family caregivers can contact the
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Aging directly at 202-619-0724.
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grandchildren. The money comes from the federal government, but the states run the
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support. One of the main eligibility requirements for grandparents who are placed on the grant is
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which to obtain employment or perform a community service. Some states don't require
the grandparent to have employment or to do community services if the grandchild is
younger than 12 months or if childcare for a grandchild under 6 years old can not be
Grandparents can also apply for a
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switch to a child-only grant, but some states have special rules about making such a change.
With a child-only grant there are no work requirements and grandchildren will probably
receive benefits for more than 5 years. Some questions family caregivers and grandparents
should ask regarding TANF include:
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South Portland Man Sentenced for Harboring and Transporting Illegal Aliens and Tax Fraud
Bangor, Maine: United States Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II announced that Benjamin J. Guiliani, Sr. , 63, of South Portland, was sentenced on February 3, 2011, in U.S. District Court in Bangor, Maine, to 19 months imprisonment, 3 years supervised release, a special assessment of $425, and was ordered to pay $230,592.61 in restitution. Guiliani pled guilty on May 25, 2010 to Harboring/Transporting Known Illegal Aliens, Social Security Fraud, Tax Evasion, Failure to File Income Tax Return and Student Assistance Fraud.
Court records reveal that the investigation began in 2004, when five illegal aliens were apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Fort Fairfield, Maine. Guiliani was the president, founder and sole shareholder in Azteca Consulting Associates, Inc. ("Azteca"), which provided labor to businesses in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Guiliani provided his clients with scores of workers that he knew were illegal aliens. Guiliani provided fraudulent work documents and a Social Security card for at least one of the illegal aliens. Guiliani charged his client companies for finder's fees, transportation and other expenses associated with the workers.
From 2002 to 2005, Guiliani had personal income totaling almost $500,000, and he never filed personal income tax returns. Azteca did not file corporate returns despite gross receipts of over $400,000 for the same period. Guiliani pleaded guilty to tax evasion and failure to file taxes on behalf of Azteca. The total outstanding tax obligation for that period is over $95,000.
Guiliani also submitted false tax returns to support his son's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) intending to mislead the Department of Education into believing he had significantly less income than he actually had.
As part of the resolution of his case, Guiliani agreed to pay the IRS $214,269 for taxes due, penalties and interest and agreed to pay the Department of Education $14,736, and the Maine Department of Education $1,587. "Folks thinking about cheating on their taxes should stop in their tracks and consider the risks," said William P. Offord, Special Agent in Charge, IRS Criminal Investigation. "Those risks include going to prison, being branded a convicted felon for the rest of their lives, and paying back all the taxes owed plus steep penalties and interest."
The investigation was conducted jointly by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Internal Revenue Service, and the Offices of the Inspector General for the Social Security Administration and the Department of Education.


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Hey guys I'm a noobie to the subie club but I'm about to put in a deposit on a 2013 wrx Premium hatch and the dealer giving me 28.5K as the price before tax and registration. It comes with the usual short throw, armrest extension, and auto-dimming marrow with home link. My question is that is that a reasonable deal or should I hold out for a lower price/ another dealer? I wanted a white hatch and thats what they have. It's also going to be fresh off the boat on 9/19/12 . Any input would be valuable!!
I know have posted this same post on a couple other threads but Im still trying to click my way around. I just want to know what others are pre-ordering for for all different trims not just premium or base or etc. I want the car but I'm not going to be lured into a deal just because the car is cool...or maybe the wrx will whisper sweet nothings and get me to buy


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"Typical Morehead!"..................and he didn't even mean that as a compliment..
I cant comment on the FF league thing, as I don't run it, but I'd be cool w/ it =P
Oderint Dum Metuant
It's too bad, I'm too good....
420 just gets his knickers in a twist and goes off with the name calling. Sometimes he's OK to talk to. By "talk to" I mean make fun of.
Trust me..if you think 420 is the biggest Eli Cultist you are wrong. The biggest Eli Cultist is our own MMB. He just hides it better.
"Typical Morehead!"..................and he didn't even mean that as a compliment..
But 420 likes to play games and put words in your mouth. I will handle that better should I choose to engage him again.
Thanks. I just got into FF this year.
I got 4 seats in the mezzanine with the new stadium. I had been on the wait list since 84 so I was close to getting seats anyway, but of course the PSL blows.
I know you guys went to the Browns games, and Byron told me about it, but I had a trip planned so I couldn't make it.
I got to go see a chiropractor today for my neck.... not crazy about it .....the last time I went years ago this guy stood behind me told me to relax he grabbed my head and reefed it to one side then back to middle....well.... first words out of my mouth were wtf are you doing ....we had at least a 10 min discussion on whether I was going to let him crack the other side.....no lie.. I did let him do it but never went back again... lol......I'll be ready for this new guy


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Discussion in 'Fan Zone' started by Cbz40, Aug 22, 2005.
Bring home a winner!!!! :starspin :starspin :starspin :starspin
Thread open.......Have fun
let's go cowboys.....hope everyone enjoys the game
yeaaaaaaaaaa....get to watch a game for a change!!!!!!!
6 minutes Dougie Fresh, you're on....
Ok, let's do this thing...
I'm stuck at work, so keep me posted....thanks!
so far its tied 0-0.......
Thought you locked me out, was about to cry. GO COWBOYS!!!!!!!
thanks...keep em comin'
Seattle wins toss
So we arent the only team thats gets called for these "penalty" things?
notice were still not playing nickel ....
I'm hoping for a better game from Julius tonight...who are the starting Line?
Let's just hope they commit all the false starts.
Is that a LB'r on a receiver again?
I think I saw a little passrush wow!
Bbbbbeeeee Wwwaaaaarrrreeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. - Parents in Greene County say they're shocked by the arrest of a former bus driver facing statutory rape charges.
After a months-long TBI investigation, 49-year-old Jerry Malone was arrested Wednesday after being indicted by a Grand Jury. Greene County school officials say they learned of the investigation into allegations against driver Jerry Malone last October.
Malone is facing statutory rape charges involving a teenage girl; he's also accused of providing alcoholic beverages for a child.
That investigation started with the District Attorney, who requested the TBI to look into Malone. The allegations have stunned some parents in Greene County. "You think you put your children off to school and they're safe and then something like this happens," said resident Diane Hurst.
Malone is accused of meeting two juveniles back on October 7, providing them alcohol, and going to a home with the juveniles where investigators say he had sex with one of them.
"You have to hear about things like this and it really really upsets you," added resident Renee Rice.
News 5 went to the County Courthouse where we found out Malone has no past criminal history. We did learn Malone was a custodian at Ottway Elementary and drove bus routes for both elementary and high school children.
School officials say right now they're not aware of any problems at work. Director of Schools Vicki Kirk says Malone was suspended without pay in October and as the investigation continued, he was terminated in January.
Malone is now out of jail on bond. We went to his home to get his side of the story but no one came to the door.
While Greene County residents are concerned, they say they're thankful the school system acted quickly. "I commend them for doing that, for not just waiting," added Hurst.
TBI is not releasing many details about the victim because of the nature of the charges. But we did find out the alleged victim is about 17 years old.
We asked about Malone's background, school officials say background checks are performed on every employee and Malone's showed no problems.
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Does anybody have any experience collecting bees during the winter for the purpose of apitherapy? I'd like to set up a 4 frame observation hive indoors (with outdoor entrance) for my friend to collect bees from (approx. 20 bees a day) for his treatment during the long Canadian winter. I've never tried doing any kind of beekeeping during the winter.
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How will indoor temperature warmth vs. outdoor chill affect the bees reproduction?
Will feeding be necessary? Will it stimulate the queen to lay? I imagine so.
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UPDATE: New Evacuations Ordered, 50 Confirmed Structures Destroyed in Ponderosa Fire
MANTON, Calif. - TUESDAY 7:00 PM UPDATE: CAL FIRE has issued a new mandatory evacuation for homes on Canyon View Loop near the Battle Creek Drainage due to increased fire activity.
CAL FIRE confirmed that 50 structures have been destroyed due to the Ponderosa Fire. Officials are not able to confirm the addresses of the structures and are still working to assess the damage.
The fire has burned 21,506 acres and is 40% contained.
As predicted Tuesday, the inversion layer has lifted and Cal Fire has seen increased fire activity in more than one area in the fire. Right now the priority is the portion of the fire burning north of Highway 36 on the southeastern edge of the fire.
Fire engines are working to mop up the portion of the fire lines that are directly south of the Shingletown area to ensure that the lines that are in place hold this afternoon when the winds are predicted to change directions.
The public can stay up to date on the Ponderosa Fire by visiting the CAL FIRE website at www.fire.ca.gov or on twitter @CAL_FIRE.
The Shasta County Sheriff's Office issued a statement Tuesday afternoon, responding to questions about when residents would be allowed into the evacuation area. The Sheriff's Office statement reads as follows:
"The hard closure of Highway 44 will not be lifted. At this time it is too early to speculate when the Highway 44 road closure will be lifted. Law enforcement and fire personnel are evaluating the fire. We are looking at the weather and safety conditions hour by hour in hopes to allow the residents to return to their homes safely."
"Resources are stretched thin and fire suppression activites are still in effect. We do not want to lift closures prematurely and open up the area with unsafe conditions. When it is determined the road opening can be sustained, the residents will be allowed to return to their homes."
Traffic on Highway 36 is intermittently impacted east of Paynes Creek to Ponderosa Way due to fire suppression operations. Please use caution while driving in this area.
Manton School, Black Butte School in Shingletown, and Plum Valley Elementary School in Paynes Creek have been closed until further notice.
CAL FIRE is alerting people in the area of Hwy 36 at Oasis Springs Road to Lassen Lodge on both sides of the Highway which includes Ponderosa Sky Ranch, Canyon View Loop area and Lassen Lodge.
An evacuation warning considers the probability that an area will be affected and prepares people for a possible evacuation order.
Firefighters from across California are arriving in the Northstate to help fight the Ponderosa fire. Tuesday afternoon 1,886 fire personnel were on scene.
Both Shasta & Tehama Counties have declared a state of emergency.
Cal-Fire said 3,500 residences, 20 commercial buildings and approximately 300 outbuildings were threatened by the fire.
Expected Containment: Aug. 27
Fire Engines: 223 Fire Crews: 38 Bulldozers: 47
Helicopters: 6 Airtankers: Total Personnel: 1,886
Injuries: 1 Structures Damaged: Structures Destroyed: 7
Mandatory evacuations are in effect for:
- South side of Hwy 44 from Viola to Brush Oak and on the north side of Hwy 44 from Viola to Alward.
- Hazen Road
- Sunnyview Drive
- Deer Springs Road
- Rolling Hills Road
- Wilson Hill Road at Rock Creek Road
- Forwards Mill Road and Ponderosa Way
- Rock Creek Road and all secondary roads off of Rock Creek Road
- Forward Rd at Graham to the C Line
- Forward Mill Rd from Rock Creek Rd to Forward Camp Rd
- Rock Creek Rd from Manton Rd to Long Hay Flat Rd
- All of Long Hay Flat Rd and Woodcutter Way
Area to the south of Highway 44:
- Wilson Hill Rd to Viola
- Plateau Pines Road
- Sites Road
- East of the KOA at Airport Parkway
- Starlight Pines
Area to the north of Highway 44
- Lake McCumber area
- Brokeoff Meadows Road
Hard Road closures are in effect for:
- Hwy 44 to Forest Service Rd N17 (which is located to the east of Viola)
- Forward Road and Graham Road
- Wilson Hill Rd South of Hwy 44
- Forward Mills Road from Rock Creek Road to Camp Forward Road
- Rock Creek Road to Long Hay Flat Road
- All of Long Hay Flat and Woodcutter's Way
- Hwy 44 east from Lake McCumber to Viola
A Red Cross evacuation center is open at Big League Dreams in Redding.
Three schools are closed, Black Butte Elementary School in Shingletown, Manton Elementary and Plum Valley in Paynes Creek.
The American Red Cross has activated a "Safe and Well" website where those affected by the fire can check the status of friends and family at the evacuation centers.
Several organizations have volunteered to shelter evacuated large and small animals:
- Haven Humane
- ResQ Animal Coalition
- Redding Rodeo Grounds (large animals only)
- Loomis Ranch (large animals only)
- Shampoodles Grooming
The blaze was sparked by lighting around 11:00 a.m. Saturday and started on Forward Road burning toward Digger Butte, just 2 miles south of Shasta County.
At first light Tuesday, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) crews began replacing burned poles and restringing power lines destroyed in the Ponderosa Fire in areas where access is allowed. About 20 poles are being replaced today near Forward Road in Manton, and near Mineral crews are working to replace six poles. Two of the six poles may need to be helicoptered in due to a fire damaged bridge crossing the South Fork of Battle Creek. Heavy smoke is delaying helicopter operations.
Due to ongoing fire activity and firefighting in the area, power lines will remain de-energized until it is safe for PG&E to repower. About 900 customers in Mineral, Paynes Creek and Manton remain without power since Saturday when PG&E de-energized lines for firefighter safety. More than 70 poles were burned, but more damage is likely in areas where PG&E has not yet been allowed in.
PG&E expects nearly full restoration by Friday, but will restore power as work progresses and it is safe.
Contract tree crews are working ahead of linemen to fell damaged trees posing a hazard to workers and power lines. PG&E crews from the Sacramento area are assisting local teams, with more crews arriving early Wednesday from PG&E's Humboldt region.
Check back with KRCR for further updates.


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Hi All
Can anyone tell me if the stock greeblies overlap the stock bracket on the left side of the blaster.
I thought I'd got the length of the stock right, but I'm wondering if I've made it too short 'cos omega man's excellent greeblies won't fit unless they are positioned over the bracket.
Also, does the V8 rod attach where the hinge pin on the breech is, or does it fit slightly higher up ?
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Some surprising spy photos recently surfaced of what looks to be a Cadillac SRX-V. It has wheels and brakes from the STS-V, along with a different front fascia. And one other strange thing--side vents from a Buick Lucerne. Why? Anyone have an explanation?
Caddy is 1 of the forefathers of pimping vehicles with worthless styling cues to begin with. That's why moves such as this don't surprise me much.
rum raisin!
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Calgary, Alberta, is already known as an oil town. Now the second-fastest growing city in Canada is striving for a new title: largest consumer of green electricity in North America.
"We're keenly aware of the irony, and of the responsibility this creates for us as a city government," said Ward 9 Alderman Joe Ceci during a late-2005 Municipal Leaders Summit in Montreal, shortly after the city announced an initiative to reduce the government's greenhouse gas emissions to 50% below 1990 levels by 2012.
"It is the abundance of fossil fuels that has fueled Calgary's success. And, it is our overuse of those same resources that threatens the very sustainability of our city." At the time, Calgary had the largest per-capita ecological footprint in Canada.
Calgary's quest for green energy began with a 2001 partnership between city-owned electric utility ENMAX Corp. and Vision Quest Windelectric Inc. to use wind-generated electricity to power the city's light-rail transit network. It was a first-of-its-kind project for public transit in North America. For a minimal additional cost of less than half a cent per passenger, the "Ride the Wind" program is reducing CO2 emissions by 26,000 tons annually.
The success of the zero-emissions trains led officials to consider more wind-power opportunities.
In early 2005 the city brokered a 20-year supply agreement with ENMAX to power 75% of municipal operations with green energy. By October 2007, ENMEX opened Taber Wind Farm, Alberta's largest wind-energy operation. The $140 million facility generates 80 MW of electricity, enough to power 32,000 Calgary homes while decreasing greenhouse gas emissions by 280,000 tons annually. The city plans to increase its wind-generated electricity usage to 90% by 2012.
In Calgary, green power doesn't stop with the wind.
In May, ENMAX opened a Solar Demonstration Centre that will evaluate seven different solar-thermal and photovoltaic solar panels. And in the works is a natural-gas-fired 1,000 MW facility that will provide enough electricity — and emit half the CO2 as Alberta's existing coal plants — to satisfy two-thirds of Calgary's electricity requirements. The plant is scheduled to begin operating by late 2011.
The city also established the following initiatives to reduce its ecological footprint and carbon emissions:
- Require all new civic buildings to be LEED-certified.
- Improve energy efficiency in existing civic buildings.
- Retrofit residential streetlights with energy-efficient fixtures.
- Retrofit traffic signals with LED technology.
- Add gasoline-electric hybrid and bio-diesel vehicles to city fleets.
- Capture methane from its waste-water treatment operations to power the plant.
- Use landfill gases as a power source.
- Launch a curbside recycling program in 2009.
So far, Calgary's government has been leading by example. The next step is to engage its 1 million energy-guzzling residents in thinking green. The city addressed this daunting task with an 18-month survey of more than 18,000 Calgarians. The result is a citizen-driven, 100-year sustainability plan that emphasizes green living.
Putting the plan in action is still a work in progress. So far, 45 civic and private organizations have become Imagine Calgary "partners" by signing an agreement to implement chosen plan targets and goals within their organizations. And by mid-2009, the city plans to have a long-term strategy for transportation networks, based upon sustainability principles crafted in the 100-year plan.
Ecological footprint: Compares human demand with the planet's capacity to regenerate itself; expressed in terms of global hectares.
Carbon footprint: The amount of greenhouse gases produced by human activities; expressed in terms of tons or kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent.


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In the left background are Colombian students; at center facing right is
Tony Sayka speaking with Efrain Solarte, who heads the Universidad del
Valle optics group.
Physics graduate seeks Colombian collaborations
By Kris Rodriguez
Public Affairs Specialist
(Oct. 19, 2007)--With increasing interest in UTSA's joint master's and doctoral degree program in physics, UTSA alumni are doing their part to promote the emerging program internationally.
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
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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Last month, Tony Sayka, who earned a bachelor's degree in physics and an M.B.A. from UTSA, met with Universidad del Valle students in Cali, Colombia, to discuss UTSA nanotechnology research projects and collaborations.
"They were very interested in my return trip planned for January and wanted to know if they could come to Texas to complete their graduate and doctoral studies," said Sayka. "I was very impressed with their large physics department which includes optics, superconducting films and semiconductor research."
Sayka is a process engineer with Maxim Integrated Products of San Antonio and remains active in UTSA research, working with Dhiraj Sardar in his 1604 Campus laser lab. Sardar is the 2007 recipient of the five-year Ashbel Smith Distinguished Professorship in Physics and Astronomy.
Working with two former graduate students, Sayka and Sardar patented a process for an efficient method of wafer cleaning using ultrasonic energy.


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I have put old wooden threads into ginger jar lamps for my sewing area...the silky threads I use to tie charity quilts and do embroidery.
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I have put old wooden threads into ginger jar lamps for my sewing area...the silky threads I use to tie charity quilts and do embroidery.
I'd try out the iron on transfers to see if they work. They are for hand embroidery, I think like on a dishtowel. As others have said, test the thread. Thread on a wooden spool is easily 30 + years old. I wouldn't use it, but others might want it to collect, you could probably sell them.
mimmy 96, as far as the iron ons go they can be used forever. I've had some for over 30 years and are still good. When one gets a little light transfer then I go over it with a transfer pencil. Looks like the thread on the wood spools is tatting thread.The red ones. If you decide to get rid of the patterns or the red thread , let me know. OK?
the transfers last forever and if they don't you can buy a transfer pencil to refresh them
The prewound bobbins look like they are size L, which can be used in most domestic machines you just pop the cardboard off and use them in the bobbin holder. I use these all the time instead of winding bobbins. They hold a lot more thread than any bobbin that you can wind yourself.
The bobbins are a nylon thread that can be used for couching as a decoration, or used for hand embroidery or big stitch quilting with a needle.
I have found that with some of those older embroidery patterns that the ink no longer transfers so you will have to test them.
The paper bobbins are still available. If your machine will handle them, they save time from winding bobbins. Just pop a paper one and move right on.
Please don't throw them away. Some of us drool over things like that. Use the thread for decoration as some have suggested and the patterns could go to your public library if they sell used items. Mine does and I always stop by the needlework section to see what I can find for sale. My library even sells old clothing patterns. Love it.
They look like top stitching thread. There are some people that have been looking for it & it just isn't available easily. Years ago the top stitching thread was used in sewing garments for one as an embellishment. Every now & then I see a pattern that has called for it. Don't throw them out, I am sure someone can use them.
Well I think I will just keep my "my treasures" ... I do like embroidery, just have never used transfers.. but I am sure I will give it a try and see! :) As far as the tread... They are still in pretty good shape (thread does not break easy) so I think for now I will hang on to them!!!.. but I will keep those in mind that have asked for them if I ever do get rid of! Thank you everyone!!!
I recognize the thread on the small wooden spools - it is for top stitching or embroidery - My mom had those for top stitching back in the 1950's I would take care about breakage - 20 years ago I had to part with a large collection of my mother;s thread as it broke almost with touching - but I didn't think at the time to keep the spools . . darn!


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My name is Andrew Payne. I live on Wadmalaw Island, near Charleston. I manage a hobby farm that includes an apiary of about 10 hives currently and plan to expand to 40 hives this Spring.
I would like to recommend that my local beekeeping association members join this group and see if we can build this baby. What do you think?
I think this will be a great thing. Sure hope our other SC beekeepers will join in.
To all beekeepers,my name is Henry Lowrimore. I live in Georgetown . It is a good idea that this group should build up ,THANKS.
Hi everyone. I created this community for SC because there wasn't one yet. I am from SC and love my home state though I now call TN home. I was hoping that people from SC would see it and join so that I could hear about bees and beeking in SC.
I only knew 1 beek in SC and he pollinated a friend of mine's truck farm in Calhoun County. My friend died some years back so I doubt that the beek is still using the fields for pollination and honey.
I inspected each of my hives on 01-16-10. Found 4 hives low on stored honey. I started feeding them sugar water then , also put a grease patty on each hive. Inspected hives again on 02-15-10 . Started Fumagilin-B,Honey B Healthy sugar syrup to all my hives temperture was 59 when I installed the syrup bags. The Bees seemed to like the syrup well. I am still making equipmemt for this year. Hope this year to be good to our Bees . THANKS , Henry .
Hello fellow SC bee keepers. I found this page while looking for fondant to feed my bees. I'm from Gray Court, SC and currently have 12 full hives and 4 nucs, hoping to turn them into full around March. There has been a concerted effort to generate more interest with keeping bees and we started our local club in Laurens last June. We are currently sitting at 47 members and just completed our 2nd certification class. The state association is making headway and if you look at the current page you will see a lot of local clubs (http://www.scstatebeekeepers.org/). Hope to see more conversation on here soon.
Welcome and Merry Christmas to the South Carolina Beekeepers site. We had a very mild winter in 2011 with an early spring and no late frost in my area of Georgetown. I had 18 hives going into spring. Today I have 27 hives. I bought 4 VSH Spartan Queens last fall and have on order a VSH Allegro Breeder Queen to be delivered to me in April or May 2013. I will produce open-mated queens which will be for sale in spring of 2014. I will retire from 33 years of shift work on March 31, 2014. Here is the link to my web page www.lowrimoreapiaries.com
Henry Lowrimore
Happy New Year to everyone!
I am a bee newbie in the Table Rock area. I have ordered 2 packages of bees for a March 30th pickup. I have so much to learn and a ton of things to do before they arrive. I am in an area with bears and this complicates it for me. I have not even decided where to place the hives. I have so little sun in this heavily wooded area. Once I learn enough about where to situate the boxes, then I need to erect an electric fence. Anyone qualified to be my mentor? lol I'd love to have someone nearby give me some advice.
I'm excited about bee keeping and look forward to Spring!
Welcome, Lazer128
Find and join a local bee keeper association even if you have to drive 60 plus miles one way.
Watch youtube bee keeping videos
Have your bee yard and bee stand ready for March with complete hive box, brood box, frames, bottom board,inner cover, feeders, sugar syrup, outer cover.
Here is some thing you can try to keep your bee's safe www.niteguard.com
Welcome to bee keeping, Henry Lowrimore
Hi Everyone,
I am located in the Hampton County, SC and currently keep 9 hives with plans to expand to 20 by the end of summer. There are a number of local hobby beekeepers but not much information passed about. My brother has had bees for probably 20 years of so and he provides me with much advice, otherwise it is read and learn.


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- Pocket Remote Control (PRC-100)
- Tablet Remote Control (TRC-100)
- Music So Inspiring You'll Want to Sing Along
- A Built-In Amplified Speaker System Only Possible From Yamaha
- Low-Profile Hardware Provides the Gateway for All of Your Music Software
- More Than a Piano – the Yamaha XG Tone Generator
- The New AEM Tone Generator
- Practice One Hand While the Disklavier Plays the Other
- Digital Quiet Mode/Headphone Mode Flexibility
- PianoSmart Audio Synchronization
- PianoSmart Video Synchronization
- SmartKey—Now Anyone Can Play Right Away
- The International Piano-e-Competition Truly the First of its Kind
- Unparalleled Experience Means Unrivaled Recording and Playback
- Ultra-Large Internal Music Storage Capacity
- Yamaha's Exclusive High-Performance Grayscale Hammer Sensor
- Servo Control for Precision Playback Performance
- Get Connected with the I/O Center
Ever since the original Yamaha Disklavier introduced the marvels of hybrid acoustic/digital pianos back in 1986, these computer-age 'player' pianos have evolved into instruments that can reproduce 'live' acoustic piano concerts and ensemble music with instrumental backings and vocal tracks. The Disklavier Mark IV takes this all a step further. Yamaha's unique combination of both acoustic and digital superiority has made it the obvious choice of music-lovers, pianists, and educators worldwide. Its easy-to-operate user functions make the Disklavier a breeze to customize and automate, always giving you the right music at the right time. Combining the tone and touch of world-class Yamaha grand pianos with an astonishing range of interactive capabilities, the Mark IV is the ultimate piano for home entertainment systems, business establishments, or educational and creative environments.
Pocket Remote Control (PRC-100)
The sleek, compact design of the PRC-100 literally packs all of the Disklavier Mark IV's features and functions into a single hand-held device. Its intuitive full-color touch screen (320 x 240 pixels) is as easy to read as it is to use. You can browse yo...
Pocket Remote Control (PRC-100)
The sleek, compact design of the PRC-100 literally packs all of the Disklavier Mark IV's features and functions into a single hand-held device. Its intuitive full-color touch screen (320 x 240 pixels) is as easy to read as it is to use. You can browse your entire library with the handy stylus, or create custom playlists using the built-in QWERTY keypad.
Tablet Remote Control (TRC-100)
The TRC-100's synergy of elegance, style, and technology makes operating the Disklavier Mark IV an experience like no other. The 10.4-inch liquid crystal display provides several animated visual environments to access your favorite features, either with a tap of the stylus or a touch of a finger. Using the TRC-100, you can view karaoke lyrics, select background visuals, browse your song library, and even run a slide show of your own digital pictures! Contains Macromedia Flash Player technology by Macromedia, Inc., Copyright 1995~2004 Macromedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Macromedia, Flash, and Macromedia Flash are trademarks or registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. in the United States and internationally.
Music So Inspiring You'll Want to Sing Along
Just connect a microphone to the Disklavier Mark IV piano and sing along through its built-in speakers. To fine-tune your experience, the Mark IV features performance-enhancing effects like spacious reverbs and vocal harmony with virtual backup singers. You can choose to display song lyrics externally on any TV monitor or internally via the Tablet Remote Control. To browse the vast library of song disks available, visit www.yamahamusicsoft.com.
A Built-In Amplified Speaker System Only Possible From Yamaha
The Disklavier Mark IV performs as a stand-alone unit or as part of the ultimate home audio/video system. With genuine Yamaha speakers, each powered monitor is discretely mounted at an outward angle sending music away from the piano for a more spacious overall sound. For larger audio systems and installations, flexible output routings are provided to send music to any part of the house your system allows. Outputs assigned to areas far from the Disklavier can have a digital piano sound inserted into the audio stream, while keeping a backgroundonly mix sounding in areas near the acoustic piano.
Low-Profile Hardware Provides the Gateway for All of Your Music Software
Using the Media Center, software can be played directly from the builtin floppy disk and CD drives, and removable USB storage devices*, or loaded to internal memory for easy access. Convenient connections include headphone outputs, microphone input, and USB ports. The retractable glossy, black cover conceals the Media Center and matches the finish of the piano's cabinetry. * Certain USB storage devices may not function properly with the Disklavier Mark IV Series. For a list of compatible products, please visit www.yamaha.com/disklavier.
More Than a Piano – the Yamaha XG Tone Generator
Many educational software titles are available with ensemble backgrounds to accompany practice. The Yamaha XG tone generator has hundreds of high-quality instrumental voices to get the most out of your accompaniment.
The New AEM Tone Generator
Taking digital instruments to new levels of realism, the new AEM (Articulation Element Modeling) tone generator breathes new life into orchestrated backgrounds. This next-generation sound source produces the subtle nuances heard in brass, saxophone, and string sections. Regular software, including educational and even karaoke titles, will spring to life with Yamaha's latest sound technology.
Practice One Hand While the Disklavier Plays the Other
Every teacher knows that practicing hands separately improves speed, accuracy, and memorization. With the ability to play the right and left hands independent of one another on selected software titles, as well as vary the tempo, practicing piano on the Disklavier has become a truly interactive experience. Add to this the fact that many popular method and lesson books are being offered with hands-separate recordings on disk, and you've got the ultimate music practice partner.
Digital Quiet Mode/Headphone Mode Flexibility
Yamaha's Sound Muting System allows you to instantly switch off the sound of the acoustic piano, enabling the digital piano to be played at ultra-quiet volumes. With this feature, you can play and listen in Quiet Mode with the built-in speakers or in Headphone Mode via the privacy of dual headphones. Enjoy the Disklavier anytime at a sound level best suited for you and those around you.
PianoSmart Audio Synchronization
You won't need to look too hard to find audio CDs that are compatible with your Disklavier Mark IV ? you probably already own them. Thanks to PianoSmart, any one of hundreds of standard store-bought audio CDs are ready to play along with the Mark IV. All that's required is the corresponding Smart PianoSoft title for the CD of your choice. So choose a CD of a world-class Yamaha artist playing the piano and watch the Mark IV match the piano recording with the CD. After you load titles into the Mark IV's internal memory, PianoSmart automatically and seamlessly synchronizes your audio each time.
PianoSmart Video Synchronization
Yamaha didn't stop at just playing audio CDs along with your Disklavier. PianoSmart also provides you with the ability to synchronize videotaped performances with the Disklavier Mark IV. By simply connecting the audio jacks of a standard video camcorder to the SYNC jacks of the I/O Center, your performance can be immortalized for playback on the Mark IV and a standard TV monitor at the same time!
SmartKey—Now Anyone Can Play Right Away
Have you ever dreamed of playing the piano but thought you didn't have time to learn? With SmartKey technology, the new Disklaviers can make your dream come true. Even if you've never touched a keyboard or read a note of music in your life, the new SmartKey feature makes it easy to learn without a single lesson. Just follow along as SmartKey shows you which notes to play by partially depressing the next key in the melody. SmartKey prompts the Disklavier to wait for you and play at a speed within your comfort zone. Within minutes, you'll be playing entire songs while the Disklavier follows your lead with virtuoso harmonies and arpeggios. CueTIME, another exciting development in music software, offers sophisticated auto-accompaniment where you don't play along with recordings ? the recordings play along with you! Simply play the printed piano part and the digital orchestra follows your cue, matching your pace and enhancing your performance with professional arrangements. Note: SmartKey software may not be available in some countries.
The International Piano-e-Competition Truly the First of its Kind
Imagine a top-level classical piano competition where the performers, the judges, the audience, the pianos played, and the pianos heard are all in different cities at separate corners of the globe. This happens every other year at the International Piano-e-Competition, and it wouldn't be possible without the technology found only on Yamaha Disklavier pianos. This unprecedented event, first held in June 2002, uses state-of-the-art technology to expand the arena of virtuoso competition. Contestants gather in selected cities to perform on Yamaha CFIIIS concert grands equipped as Disklavier Pros. Performance data is then transmitted over the Internet, allowing judges and audiences to listen on actual acoustic pianos on stage ? not through audio recordings subject to the quality of speakers and microphones. This method is so ground-breaking that it has been noted by Gustav Alink, who rated the International Piano-e-Competition among the top 30 in the world (from over 400) in his book Piano Competitions Worldwide. Disklavier owners around the world watched the competition's Web site (www.ecompetition.org) waiting for the latest performances to be posted. Once pieces were downloaded, enthusiasts enjoyed world-class musicians giving private performances on a live acoustic piano ? all in the comfort of their own homes.
Unparalleled Experience Means Unrivaled Recording and Playback
There's a reason why the Yamaha Disklavier has become the symbol of excellence in reproducing pianos. Disklavier technology is factory-built into the piano from the beginning of its construction.
Ultra-Large Internal Music Storage Capacity
Floppy disks, CDs, and other removable media are fine for carrying music from one place to another. But once the music makes it to the Disklavier Mark IV, it can be loaded onto the vast internal memory capable of holding hundreds of hours of music. Virtually every MIDI song file ever created for the Disklavier could be loaded and stored inside the Mark IV. If that seems a little excessive, the extra storage comes in handy for loading CD audio tracks.
Yamaha's Exclusive High-Performance Grayscale Hammer Sensor
The world's first continual-detection optical hammer sensor continuously traces the hammer position from the time a key is pressed until it's released. This outperforms the previous two-point detection sensors of earlier Disklaviers and the simpler "Key ON/OFF" sensors used on many other systems. With the grayscale key sensor, the Mark IV monitors every motion of the key and hammer ? even rapidly repeated notes ? with meticulous precision and the softest touch. This technology also allows the Mark IV to calibrate itself as the action matures. The instrument literally evaluates its own performance and makes adjustments if necessary. All of this means you get the most accurate playback of any system available, truest to the original performance.
Servo Control for Precision Playback Performance
Under the command of specially developed LSI microprocessors, the servo control system continuously monitors the movement of each key, precisely recreating every detail of the original performance. This allows for a slow return of the keys and delicate pianissimo, things that were previously unattainable.
Get Connected with the I/O Center
The Disklavier Mark IV has the ability to connect to a wide range of external equipment. Essentially, any device that connects to the Mark IV will be plugged into this "Input/Output" center. You can connect TVs, cameras, computers, home networks, and various other audio and music equipment to the I/O Center. No matter what your particular needs are, the Mark IV is ready to play...
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|102 cm
|212 cm
|443 kg
Control Interface
|Number of Keys
|Key Surfaces - White
|Key Surfaces - Black
|Wood composite
|Hammer Sensors
|Non-contact optical fiber/grayscale shutter sensing system1
|Key Sensors
|Non-contact optical fiber/grayscale shutter sensing system for 88 keys(senses the key position, keying velocity, and key releasing velocity)
|Pedal Sensors
|Non-contact digital optical sensing system(senses the pedal position2)
|Key Drivers
|DSP servo drive system (high-power servocontrolled solenoids)
|Pedal Drivers
|DSP servo drive system (servocontrolled solenoids)
|Prop Positions
|Prop Safety Stop
|Key Cover
|Lid/Fallboard Locks
|Soft-Close Fallboard
Silent System
|Piano Silencing Mechanism
|Motor-driven hammer shank stopper
|Tone Generation
|Tone Generating Technology
|Advanced Wave Memory 2 (AWM2)
|Number of Polyphony (Max.)
|Featured Voices
|Normal Voices: 676Drum Voices: 21 kits total
|Overall Controls
|Set at A=440, tunable ±50 cents in 1-cent steps
Storage and Connectivity
|Floppy Disk Drive
|3.5" 2DD (720 KB) or 2HD (1.44 MB) floppy disk
|Audio CDs, PianoSoft・PlusAudio, Data CD
Power Supply
|Power Requirements
|Local AC current, 100~240V, 50/60Hz
|Included Accessories
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When I originally started putting this post together it was for the thread 'Support group for just men > Post your best Diet Tips' but I got a little carried away and added fitness tips as well. So I just decided to post this here. Now I am not a fitness or diet expert but these are the things I do or I think about as I make my journey around the sun. I hope this helps some my fellow fitdayers and when following any of my advice just keep in mind your mileage may vary (YMMV).
Measure everything you eat.
Log everything you eat.
Try to get all your nutrients from foods.
If you can't manage 3, don't be afraid to take a vitamin supplement.
When dieting you should try your hardest to preserve muscle mass.
If you are concerned about 5, you MUST add resistance training.
If you do 6 and you are a women then don't be afraid of bulking up, the odds are you don't fall into the percentage of women who really bulk. Any added muscle will help in your goal to lose fat.
If you are a beginner to 6 use compound exercises, squats, deadlifts, rows, push-ups, pull/chin ups, etc.
If you do 6 then you should shoot for approximately 1g of protein per 1 lb of lean muscle mass. I tend to do about .8g when I'm cutting i.e. losing fat.
If you do 6 and can't get all your protein from 3, don't be afraid to take a protein supplement.
You don't have to do an hour or an hour and a half of 'regular' cardio -- treadmill, elliptical, etc. -- to get good results, look up HIIT.
Statistically you should fall into the ranges for the BMI but the BMI is not accurate for all people therefore...
Keep body measurements and try to determine your body fat % in order to keep track of your fat loss.
So with 13 in mind the scale is not an accurate measurement of fat loss either but it can give you a reference number. Yeah, yeah, I know some people will tell you to throw it out but I still like to weigh myself...
Approximately 80% of your fitness needs can be achieved through diet.
Keep in mind the quality of the foods you eat.
And if you are really serious keep in mind nutrient timing.
To err is human. So, if you fall off the wagon by eating a forbidden food, eating too much, or missing a work out -- <big friendly letters>DON'T PANIC</big friendly letters>. It's not the end of the world. Just pick yourself back up, brush yourself off, and try, try again.
If I think of anything else I'll edit this post.
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The Nanas and the Papas : Boomer grandparents are healthier, wealthier, more youthful, and better educated than their own grandparents. They are redefining the image and role of grandparenting while discovering one of life's most rewarding joys-the bond between grandparent and grandchild. Finally, here's a grandparenting guide that caters to their special demographic and place in American society. Some topics include defining your grandparenting role, dealing with your adult children, and long-distance grandparenting.
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I would like to hopefully build a unit that I can quickly fill bottles of sugar syrup. Right now, I do it manually and it is tough on my back and time.
I would like to have like a 30-50 gallon uniit in the bakc of my truck with a pump and a motor so I can use a hose to quickly fill the feeding bottles.
I just do not know what type of pump to buy. Doesnt need to pump honey but just sugar syrup.
Any affordable recomendations?


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These miniature empanadas, tender pastry dough wrapped around pineapple filling, are just the right size for afternoon tea.
Nutrition Profile:
Diabetes Appropriate
Heart Healthy
Low Calorie
Low Carb
Low Cholesterol
Low Sat Fat
Low Sodium
Serves 24
Prep Time 60 min
Total Time 75 min.
Step 1
Whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Add cream cheese and oil and blend with your fingers until crumbly. Sprinkle the mixture with milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, and stir with a fork until the dough just comes together—the mixture will still be a little crumbly. Knead a few times in the bowl, then turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead a few more times until the dough comes together. Divide in half and shape into 2 discs. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes or up to 2 days.
Step 2
Combine pineapple and preserves in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring often, until syrupy, 12 to 15 minutes. Mash the pineapple into smaller chunks with a potato masher or fork. Remove from the heat; stir in breadcrumbs and cinnamon.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Step 4
On a well-floured surface, roll out one disc of dough at a time into a 1/8-inch-thick circle. Cut circles of dough using a 3-inch round cookie cutter. Repeat with the remaining dough, re-rolling scraps as necessary, to make 24 circles.
Step 5
Place 1 teaspoon pineapple filling in the center of each circle. Fold in half, press edges together and crimp with a fork. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 6
Bake the empanaditas until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature, dusted with confectioners' sugar, if desired.
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