text: My last post here was in October 2003, when I was appointed to OCLUG's board of directors until the election in April. This month, I became the meeting coordinator, so I'm now responsible for making sure everything is set up for the monthly meetings (speakers, projector, etc). Fortunately, the rest of the board is being very supportive and helped me quite a bit for this first meeting - future months will probably go more smoothly (it's also unfortunate that I took on this job with only two weeks before the February meeting).


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If someone has asthma is there a higher chance that they might be allergic to bee venom? My six year old granddaughter has to use an inhaler a couple of times a week and I was wondering if we need to worry about her having a bigger chance of being allergic to bee stings.
Thanks for your help,

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Splendid Vintage Downtown 5 minSea
Etasje(med heis)
- Familie / Barne vennlig
- Internett/WiFi
- Husdyr er tillatt
- Klimaanlegg
- Vaskemaskin / tørketrommel
- Røyking tillatt
- Egnet for Eventer
Oversikt over eiendommen
|Rue Verdi, 06000 Nice, Frankrike
|Eiendoms ID
|Innen noen få timer
|Kalender oppdatert
|I dag
Because the area is very good connections, whether by train, car, bus or on foot, visit all our beautiful and majestic surroundings Nice (Monaco extravagant, luxurious Cannes, Antibes picturesque, charming Grasse the Italian border etc. ..) is a breeze!
Our apartment is an ideal place to spend a pleasant stay in Nice and a unique opportunity to explore the Côte d'Azur. Renovated in 2013 with a view high-end, it combines elegance and comfort. Its high ceilings and work volumes make this spacious three pieces at once bright and cozy. It can accommodate up to 7 people (3 double beds and a sofa bed) and consists of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large living room (40 m2) on a kitchen. It is equipped with every comfort: security door, double glazing, kitchen equipped (hotplates, fridge, freezer, oven, microwave, dishwasher) windows, washing machine, LCD TV-HD, Wi-Fi, etc..
Because we want you to have an apartment spotless upon arrival, and not specific to the meaning of the previous tenants :-), cleaning is mandatory for all tenants supplement and is made by professionals. All other expenses are included. The remaining supplements and the Guarantor are to provide arrival (if they have not previously been made). Like their owners, pets are welcome. Thank you however we communicate their arrival in advance.
Discover our neighborhood and our city with sun rays that we offer daily the French Riviera. It is always a pleasure to hear from people around the world. We rent several apartments in Nice and are very responsive to the demands of our guests. Wherever possible, we will try to accommodate your special requests. For longer stays, we also offer competitive rates. Do not hesitate to contact us.
Hoping that our apartment allows you to make the most of our "bella Nizza", we say to you soon!
Prices and options ** **
- Cleaning is a mandatory fee.
- Linen, towels, water, electricity and heating included in the price.
- The Discount for life are available on request.
- Possibility to rent less than a week.
- Pets are welcome with prior arrangement.
Departures and arrivals ** **
- We will meet at the apartment.
- The time of arrival and departure must be agreed in advance.
- Arrivals are preferably after 5h pm.
- Departures are preferably before 10 pm.
- Depending on availability, you will be able to leave your luggage.
To reach the apartment ** **
The apartment is located on the 2nd floor. It is easily accessible by most forms of transport.
- By car, take the street "St. Philip" from the Promenade des Anglais or "St. Philip" output from the fast lane (lane Mathis).
- By train from the central station, on foot about 8min.
- By plane, from Terminal 1, take bus 23 towards the stop "Gambetta / Bottero" (26 minutes) or bus 99 in the direction of the stop "Gambetta / France" (23 minutes).
Finally, some parking (as well as non-street paid parking) are nearby
HusreglerDeposit 350 euros
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Vurderinger for denne vertens andre eiendommer
Nice, tiny appartment which was clean and tidy, very close to the shopping strip and 10 min to get to the beach. We didn't meet salvatore, but his cousin who nicely explained everything and handed out the keys.
The apartment is absolutely brilliant - with a great terrace and a nice kitchen suitable for making breakfast and quick snacks. The host is very friendly and helpful – and quick to reply when contacted.
The apartment is located in the more quit part of Nice, and still only 700m from the beach very close to walking street and the old town. There is three Casino supermarket within 200-300m and two bakeries around the corner - the small funky organic "Bread" 50m up Gambetta and the big old school croissant pastry café on the of Gambetta corner. It's also quite easy to get there from airport if u take the cheap local bus 23 and get off at Alsace Lorraine (when u come from the airport it's the second stop on Gambetta). The apartment is also very close the Nice main train station – so u can get to Cannes in 30 min, and Monaco in 20 min.
great location, had everything we needed, extremely small though.
We arrived in Nice, took a bus from the airport to Magnan bus stop (in front of the aparthotel) near Av. Californie as Salvatore advised us to do.
We have been welcomed by Salvatore's workmate Stefan, who showed us the apartment. The studio was ok, very clean and near the beach as Salvatore mentions on description. Swimming pool is basic but very clean and not crowded. There was a few issues like; there wasn't enough toilet paper, washing up liquid, sponge in the apartment so we bought some more at Casino supermarket which is 3 minutes walk from the apartment. Cooker didn't work as expected. There was a good coffee machine, kettle, toaster, microwave, cutlery, cups, plates and bowls etc... All clean and well organised. There was no bottle opener so the nice people at the reception arranged one for us. There was one sofa bed and one pull out bet. They are ok but a bit weak. Linen was provided which was very clean and well packed just like new. Wifi internet is fast and works 24h/day perfectly. There are restaurants, patisseries, supermarkets, pharmacies, pizza, breakfast, sandwich shops very near the aparhotel (5 minutes walk or less). Suitable for couple/small family. I would come back and I recommend this studio flat.
Lovely apartment. Everything worked fine. Wonderful morning sun. Hzge terrasse. Well located. We will go there again for sure
It's a very nice, clean, modern decorated and centrally located apartment In an approximate 10 minutes walking distance from the sea. It also feels really safe to stay there as there is a video recording of all people coming in and out at the main entrance to the apartment's block. Salvatore is a great host, very friendly and welcoming. I really enjoyed my stay there
Lovely we'll equipped studio in a quiet,well looked after appartment block.Finding the appartment was easy.I took the bus from the airport and 10 mins later it stoppen outside the appartment.I was met by Salvatore's cousin who gave me helpfull tips for my days in Nice.
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay,just 2 mins from the beach,and although walking to the centre takes About 20 mins,the buses run regually to the old town,centre and the train station.
The swimmingpool was great after sightseeing and shopping,although not as large as on the Photo ,it never seemed to be too Busy .
I especially appreciated the flexible departure time,and the fact that i had somewhere to Leave my luggage .i would recomended this studio for 2 people and Will definately return.
The host cancelled the booking, this review is automated.
Wir haben den Aufenthalt in Nizza sehr genossen.
Insgesamt haben wir drei Nächte in dem Apartment übernachtet.
Nach Ankunft erfolgte problemlos die Schlüsselübergabe.
Das Appartement war sauber und es war alles da, was man benötigt. Die Küche ist voll ausgestattet und es gibt Handtücher (die sogar in Plastik verpackt sind) und Toilettenpapier war auch vorhanden.
In der Umgebung befinden sich fußläufig ein Supermarkt, ein Bäcker, ein Restaurant und eine Apotheke.
Das Wichtigste, die Promenade des Anglais, liegt ebenfalls nicht mal 5 Minuten von dem Apartment entfernt.
Dort findet man auch gleich eine Bushaltestelle.
Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder.
Dankeschön Salvatore.
very nice apartment in the center of Nice.
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Giving Tree
UTSA groups host toy, food donation programs
By Tim Brownlee
Assistant Director of Public Affairs
(Nov. 20, 2006)--The UTSA Honors College, the Student Government Association (SGA) and FIRE (Freshman Involvement Raising Excellence) are sponsoring two programs to help the needy during the holiday season.
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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The Honors College will host a food drive from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 21 near the Subway sandwich shop at the University Center, 1604 Campus. Donations of nonperishable food items and toiletries will go to the San Antonio Metropolitan Ministries (SAMM) Shelter.
The idea for the food drive was originated by Rawan Arar, a student in the honors course, Food and the Arts, taught by Santiago Daydi-Tolson, UTSA professor of modern languages and literatures. A veteran organizer of two successful food drives as a student at San Antonio's Churchill High School, Arar persuaded her UTSA classmates to collaborate on the project.
For more information, contact Caroline Castellanos at (210) 458-6462 or Rawan Arar at (210) 663-6201.
A second donation program is sponsored by SGA and its freshman leadership program, FIRE. The groups invite UTSA community members to donate new toys to the Giving Tree. The toys will go to the nonprofit organization, Inner City Development, which will distribute them to area children in need of a happier holiday season.
Through Dec. 1, toys can be placed in donation boxes at Giving Tree locations in the University Center window lounge, 1604 Campus, and in the Student Activities Center in the Durango Building, Downtown Campus.
For more information about the Giving Tree program, contact Marlon Anderson at (210) 458-6114.


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UTSA Honors Alliance hosts Ethics Bowl March 24
By James Boullosa
Graduate Intern, Office of Student Judicial Affairs
(March 13, 2008)--The UTSA Honors Alliance and the Office of Student Judicial Affairs will host the Ethics Bowl from 6 to 9 p.m., Monday, March 24 in the University Center Retama Auditorium (2.02.02) on the 1604 Campus.
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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The Ethics Bowl provides a competitive setting in which UTSA students can enhance their intellectual abilities and capacities, as well as broaden their understanding of ethical issues facing today's college students. The debates will include topics such as academic dishonesty, interpersonal relationships, gender/sexuality issues and potential conflicts of interest.
Unlike traditional debates, Ethics Bowl teams go beyond taking "pro" or "con" stances on an issue or by employing argumentation strategies. "The goal here is to develop a defensible position that a reasonable and responsible person could hold when presented with complex, ambiguous and highly viewpoint-dependent questions," said Charlin Jones, UTSA assistant director of student activities. "UTSA's goal is to build Ethics Bowl and to send teams to the national competition."
Before competing, each team will research, analyze and seek consensus on an ethical issue posed by the sponsors. On the night of the competition, the teams present their responses. Judging is based on clarity and intelligibility, focus on ethically relevant factors, avoidance of ethical irrelevance, deliberative thoughtfulness and teamwork. In this format, each team's members may first have to challenge his or her own ethical stances and motivations as part of the consensus-building process in order to achieve the most reasonably defensible and ethically responsible position for the team.
Ethics Bowl began in 1997 as an intramural event at the Illinois Institute of Technology as the brainchild of Robert Ladenson, IIT professor of philosophy. UTSA's Ethics Bowl began in 2005 in a modified version of Ladenson's format. The UTSA event was created under the supervision of Anita Leffel, senior lecturer in the College of Business, with the support of the Office of Student Life and the Office of Student Judicial Affairs.
To register for the UTSA Ethics Bowl, go to the Office of Student Activities in University Center Room 1.02.08, 1604 Campus, or Durango Building Room 1.302, Downtown Campus, or visit the UTSA Honors Alliance Web site.
For more information, contact Juan Pequeño, Honors Alliance scholarly programming chair, at (210) 458-7273.


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A special prosecutor has been named to handle the case against Sheriff Oscar Cowen in which claims of impropriety were filed by former deputy Don Ferguson. Curtis Hill of Elkhart County has been named, but he has not yet accepted the position. Prosecutor Nicholas Bourff petitioned for a special prosecutor because of his close work relationship with the Starke County Police.
The Special Judge assigned to the case, Honorable Jeffrey Thode of Porter Superior Court #6 located in Portage, Ind., will replace Starke Circuit Court Judge Kim Hall who issued an Order of Recusal and Assignment of a Special Judge to the case.


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PLL Finale Countdown! The Top 6 "A" Suspects
When: April 11-13, April 18-20
Where: Indigo, California
Headliners: OutKast, Muse, Arcade Fire, Beck
Must-Watch Sets: Elie Goulding, Bastille, Bear Hands, Chvrches, MGMT, Drowners, Grouplove, The Dodos, Kate Nash, A$AP Ferg
Who It's For: For those who want to see and be seen, Coachella is the music festival of the West Coast (if not the most popular everywhere), not to mention a fave of celebs. So if you want to join the trendy crowd and rock your cutest boho looks with the likes of Vanessa Hudgens, Katy Perry, and Emma Roberts, this Cali fest is calling your name!
How To Get In On The Action: If you can't make it out to the Cali desert, you can still jam from the comfort of your couch with Coachella's live-stream. Each year, they stream one full weekend on their YouTube channel!
When: April 25-27
Where: Kingston Downs, GA
Headliners: OutKast, Pretty Lights, Foster the People, J. Cole, Krewella
Must-Watch Sets: Matt & Kim, A-Trak, Wolfgang Gartner, Sleigh Bells
Who It's For: EDM lovers who want a bit more diversity in the lineup will love this eclectic mix of music. Unlike your typical electro fests like Ultra, Counterpoint features a little bit of everything—from rap to indie to electronic—for the ultimate dance party.
How To Get In On The Action: No matter where you are, you can tune into the official Counterpoint Festival radio station, featuring every artist performing at this year's event!
6 Reasons You're Going to be Obsessed with the Hot Guys of Divergent


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News: Tagged as FF Magda
New Release: FF 61
A brand new design ideal for modern devices, two long awaited and highly anticipated extensions and a whole host of language updates and new Office and Web versions – say hello to FF 61, our latest release.
New design
FF Videtur
FF Videtur is based on bitmap fonts that were created by Axel Bertram, one of East Germany's most legendary designers, for the state television broadcaster GDR-TV. Bertram spent a great deal of time researching and testing the display conditions of 625-line television screens. His findings prompted the creation of Videtur, a functional open serif with moderate contrast and a highly unique shape. Fast forward two decades later and with a helping hand from FontFont's Head of Type, Andreas Frohloff, the whole character set has been completely re-drawn and reinvigorated. The best characteristics of the earlier forms were kept but the typeface's vertical proportions, serif shape, and stroke contrast have been carefully reconsidered.
Revamped, new weights and new language support
FF Netto
We are delighted to introduce the new completely revamped and updated FF Netto. Daniel Utz's no frills spurless sans serif has been one of the FontFonts of choice, particularly on the web, ever since its release back in 2008. The new FF Netto has slightly increased spacing, revised curves and connections and two new extreme weights, the delicate and sinewy Thin and the confident and chunky Black. As if this wasn't enough, Daniel Utz with help from the Type Team have also added new italics for all weights and Pro language support.
New weight
FF Quadraat Sans
Following the redesign of Fred Smeijers' classic FF Quadraat last year, we bring you FF Quadraat Sans Black, a brand new weight to pack a punch on the bold end of the spectrum.
Language extensions and format additions
Our entire Premium Tier is now available in Pro, Offc and Web formats. So, now you can bring consistency and typographical finesse in more languages and across more applications/platforms.
FF Absara
New: FF Absara Pro, FF Absara Sans Pro, FF Absara Headline Pro, FF Absara Sans Headline Pro + Offc + Web
FF Cellini
New: FF Cellini Offc & Web
FF Chambers Sans
New: FF Chambers Sans Pro
FF Disturbance
New: FF Disturbance Pro
FF Enzo
New: FF Enzo Pro
FF Kosmik
New: FF Kosmik Pro & Offc & Web
FF Letter Gothic
New: FF Letter Gothic Mono Pro, FF Letter Gothic Text Pro & Offc & Web (for each)
FF Magda
New: FF Magda Pro
FF Megano
New: FF Megano Pro & Offc & Web
New: FF Quadraat Headliner Pro
FF Speak
New: FF Speak Pro
FF Super Grotesk
New: FF Super Grotesk Pro
FF TradeMarker
New: FF TradeMarker Pro
FF Transit
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New release: FF59
It is with much anticipation and excitement that we announce our 59th release. With three brand new designs, one extension and a whole array of new Offc, Web and Pro versions of some of our classic FontFonts; FF 59 is one of our biggest releases yet.
The new designs
FF Scuba
FF Scuba is a legible contemporary sans with a distinctive character. Searching for an offline companion for Verdana and not finding the exact tone he was looking for, designer Felix Braden set off to develop a new series of types. The resulting family is a bit tighter and more condensed than Verdana. In small sizes FF Scuba blends well with Verdana, and in display sizes it reveals its particular originality. The design combines constructed letters, like an almost rectangular o, with dynamic strokes and other elements referring to writing. This mix gives the typeface a lively touch, while still keeping true to its technical roots.
For a limited time, FF Scuba Regular is available for free download in OT and Web formats. Download it on the Goodies page.
FF Tisa Sans
FF Tisa Sans is Slovenian designer Mitja Miklavčič's follow-up typeface to FF Tisa. Whether used together or separately, both of his families are excellent choices for branding projects and complex editorial applications. The original FF Tisa is one of the new-millennium favorites in the FontFont library—known for its sturdy and friendly forms, hence its common use in newspapers and magazines.
In all important details, FF Tisa Sans matches FF Tisa perfectly. Aside from the lack of serifs, the Sans features slightly reduced ink traps. Necessary system elements have been fine-tuned to one another, including the color density of blocks of text, the proportions of the letterforms and their distinctive stroke endings, and even the eye-catching Italics. Of course, the FF Tisa Sans character set contains the same range of characters and typographic features as the original FF Tisa, too. Since FF Tisa Sans should prove quite suitable for signage and information design projects, Miklavčič included a range of specially designed arrows in each font as well.
FF Chartwell
Designed by Travis Kochel, FF Chartwell is a fantastic typeface for creating simple graphs. Driven by the frustration of creating graphs within design applications and inspired by typefaces such as FF Beowolf and FF PicLig, Travis saw an opportunity to take advantage of OpenType technology to simplify the process.
FF Chartwell (Pies, Lines, Bars) was originally released in 2011 under the TK Type foundry. In 2012, it was added to the FontFont library with the addition of four new chart styles, the Polar Series as well as Bars Vertical.
The Polar Series (Rose, Rings, and Radar) is a set of new designs, which take on the form of more experimental charts. In an effort to make the charts smarter and more dynamic, each design reacts not only to the data entered, but the number of values.
Find out how to use FF Chartwell and download the User Manual.
Updated and extended FontFonts
FF Meta Serif: Light and Extra Bold
Following the Greek/Cyrillic language update to FF Meta Serif in FF 58, we've now added two new weights to FF Meta Serif—Light and Extra Bold.
New Pro versions
Pro FontFonts enjoy the distinction of extended language support and ease of use, affording the typographer the ability to set text in a much broader range of languages. All Pro FontFonts include Extended Latin (Central European) characters, but may additionally support Cyrillic, Greek, or other/additional scripts. The following FontFonts now include Pro language support and thus speaking 36 Latin-based languages more.
FF Legato Pro by Evert Bloemsma
FF Magda Clean Pro by Cornel Windlin, Critzla and Henning Krause
FF Max Demi Serif Pro by Morten Olsen
FF Meta Headline Pro by Erik Spiekermann, Christian Schwartz and Josh Darden
FF Prater Pro by Henning Wagenbreth and Steffen Sauerteig
FF Quadraat Display Pro & FF Quadraat Sans Mono by Fred Smeijers
FF Schulbuch Pro by Just van Rossum
FF Strada Pro & FF Strada Condensed Pro by Albert Pinggera
New Office and Web FontFonts
We are continually updating our library to ensure that our FontFonts are in the most up to date and useable formats. With our latest release, we've updated a whole host of our portfolio for the use on the web, among them classics such as FF Strada, FF Legato, FF Transit, and FF Schulbuch.
All these faces additionally come in Offc versions, fonts tuned to work best in programs like Microsoft Word or PowerPoint.
FF Blur Offc Pro/Web Pro by Neville Brody
FF Eureka Offc Pro/Web Pro, FF Eureka Sans Offc Pro/Web Pro and FF Eureka Sans Condensed Offc Pro/Web Pro by Peter Biľak
FF Fago Correspondence Sans Offc Pro/Web Pro and FF Fago Correspondence Serif Offc Pro/Web Pro by Ole Schäfer and Andreas Eigendorf
FF Legato Offc Pro/Web Pro by Evert Bloemsma
FF Magda Clean Offc Pro/Web Pro by Cornel Windlin, Critzla and Henning Krause
FF Market Offc Pro/Web Pro by H. A. Simon
FF Max Offc Pro/Web Pro & FF Max Demi Serif Offc Pro/Web Pro by Morten Olsen
FF Meta Headline Offc Pro/Web Pro by Erik Spiekermann, Christian Schwartz, Josh Darden
FF Prater Offc Pro/Web Pro by Henning Wagenbreth, Steffen Sauerteig
FF Quadraat Display Offc Pro/Web Pro & FF Quadraat Sans Mono by Fred Smeijers
FF Schulbuch Offc Pro/Web Pro by Just van Rossum
FF Seria Offc Pro/Web Pro & FF Seria Sans Off Pro/Web Pro by Martin Majoor
FF Strada Offc Pro/Web Pro & FF Strada Condensed Offc Pro/Web Pro by Albert Pinggera
FF Transit Offc Pro/Web Pro by MetaDesignpermalink
New release: FF45
Each FontFont release is newsworthy in its own right, but there is something especially momentous about this one: four brand new families, each one very different from the others; new styles for three of our most popular typefaces; and a dozen expertly crafted OpenType releases that breathe new life into FontFont classics.
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Kingsport carousel update
KINGSPORT, Tenn. - It's been almost ten years now since Kingsport resident Gale Joh had a dream of the city having its own carousel.
Even though he has since passed away, his dream is slowly becoming a reality. A generous gift from Pal Barger, the founder of Pal's Restaurants, last week means construction of a building to house the carousel can begin.
That means the many volunteers helping with the project can shift into high gear. We took a look at the actual machine that will run this dream project.
Stowed away in a garage in downtown Kingsport is the business end of the city's carousel project -- the working parts of a 1956 Herschel Carousel, donated to the city by the Bridgeport Connecticut Zoo. "This is what we call the frame and it truly makes everything go 'round," project coordinator Reggie Martin says.
Just as the carvers are hard at work getting all of the animals ready, volunteers have been at work here getting the old machine back in running condition. "They've been at work all along but just quietly. We had to remove about 50 years of grease from all of the mechanical parts before we could start working on them and they've spent literally months removing all of the grease and inspecting all the parts," Martin said.
All of the boards that surround the carousel are getting a facelift and a fresh coat of paint getting ready for the next stage. "The rounding boards and the light boards that we're working on, that's the real decorative elements of the carousel. They're just turning out beautifully," he says.
In a couple of weeks volunteer painters will come in to put the extra touches on them; in about a month construction will begin on a building to house the refurbished carousel. "Animals are being carved and painted, we have about 14 now that are completely finished. We have one sweep animal that's finished and all of our other large animals are underway now either being carved or being painted," he said.
And by next summer, the region will have its first old-time carousel to enjoy year-round.


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Quotes of the day
posted at 10:51 pm on January 16, 2013 by Allahpundit
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus wasted no time in attacking President Obama's new gun control proposals.
"President Obama's series of gun control measures amount to an executive power grab that may please his political base but will not solve the problems at hand. He paid lip service to our fundamental constitutional rights, but took actions that disregard the 2nd Amendment and the legislative process," Priebus said, attacking Obama for including executive orders as part of the response.
Far from acting as if his work was now done, the president made clear that he is fully invested in seeing his agenda realized — and fully prepared to lead a national movement to loosen the grip of resignation and cynicism in the face of brutality and carnage…
Most heartening of all was the tone the president took. He did not cast himself as an evenhanded umpire far above the fray, handing down ideas that all people of good will would inevitably accept. He acknowledged that the battle ahead would be difficult. He predicted he would have to fight the lie that his plan constituted "a tyrannical assault on liberty." And he sought to mobilize a new effort to counteract the entrenched power of those who have dictated submissiveness in the face of bloodshed.
"Enough," Obama declared, insisting that change would come only "if the American people demand it."
It's the second time in just the past 72 hours where Obama has chosen to ask for everything he wants and leave little (initial) room for compromise. The first time came Monday when the President sought to seize the rhetorical high ground from Republicans by casting the raising of the debt ceiling as something on which he refused to negotiate under any circumstances.
That approach is a marked change from Obama's negotiating position in past legislative fights in which, Democrats often complained, he negotiated with himself — starting with an initial offer somewhere close to where he wanted to end up and then watched as Republicans pulled him further and further to the ideological right before the deal was done…
His base will love it. Republicans will hate it. The question now is whether it will work to get something done.
Rapidly accelerating a process that began during his campaign, Obama since November has confidently picked fights with Republicans—and challenged the most conservative members of his own party—on a broad range of foreign-policy and domestic social issues. Besides gun control these include immigration, the pace of withdrawal from Afghanistan and the nomination of Republican senator Chuck Hagel as Defense secretary, a red flag for the GOP's neo-conservative wing.
Obama in effect is answering a question that liberal political thinkers have asked since the 1970s: how would the Democratic Party behave if it could diminish its dependence on conservative white voters? His forceful moves on all these controversial fronts represent a calculated gamble that the evolution of the US electorate has reached a critical tipping point…
On all of these issues, the president is simply "following his coalition," said Neera Tanden, president of the Center for American Progress, now perhaps the leading liberal group in Washington. "The point I make, in my role [of talking to] the whole coalition, is there's the possibility of a progressive [electoral] majority that sustains a lot of good things for everybody in it, but we have to deliver [for our voters]."
"The NRA is continually trumpeting [that] they increased their membership by 'x' amount in this month," Gibbs said on Morning Joe today. "The president has the most exciting campaign apparatus ever built. It's time to turn that loose. It's time to turn that loose for something more than just an election. If the NRA's got a list, then Obama for America has a bigger list and it is time to get activated again."…
Gibbs thinks the Obama campaign can bury the NRA. "This list will get active and it will do things if the person in charge of this list asks them to do so," he said, suggesting that Obama campaign volunteers should "get on that old pair of shoes that they knocked on doors with and get out there and do something."
You may agree 100 percent with the president's position on gun control, but his stagey histrionics, his endless reliance upon human props, his cheap sloganeering, his emotionally driven hectoring: all of that bespeaks a very deep contempt for his audience, which is the American people. If he really believes that surrounding himself with adorable little tots is a substitute for substantive arguments for well-thought-out policy proposals, he thinks that the people — you people — are a bunch of rubes. Unhappily, 51 percent of the American people are happy to endorse his low view of them. There is something peculiar to political enthusiasts, a phenomenon I observed at both conventions this year: People in political audiences know that they are being manipulated, cynically and professionally — and they enjoy it. Obama's admirers look up to him because he looks down on them, not in spite of the fact. There is something more at play than the mere admiration of stagecraft…
The magic of theater is that is has the power to overwhelm thought: For a moment, you forget that you are watching actors reciting lines that they have memorized and making scripted movements, and you are taken into the world of the play. Obama's politics of histrionics — the little children, the Sandra Flukes, the imperial stage dressing — also is conceived with the goal of overwhelming thought. That tells you something about the president and what he stands for. The continued success of this traveling medicine show of a presidency tells you something about the American people.
House Republicans have backed themselves into an awkward place on the debt ceiling: unwilling to vote to lift it, but equally unwilling to take the blame for not lifting it. They've been looking for an escape from the dilemma. In 2011 Obama cut them a face-saving deal. This time, he's insisted, no deal. His White House has rejected every brain wave that might de-escalate the confrontation, including the notorious "trillion-dollar coin" concept. His strategy—as he said at his Jan. 14 press conference—has been to reduce the Republicans' options to a stark binary pair: "They can act responsibly and pay America's bills or they can act irresponsibly and put America through another economic crisis." Or, in other words: They can blow up the credit of the United States—or they can yield. That's the choice, there's nothing else on the menu.
Facing that stark choice, Republicans in Congress and the country have indicated to the party base that they will probably have to yield. The president has insisted, however, that Republicans will receive nothing in return for yielding…
A government shutdown would end disastrously for the congressional GOP. Which is precisely why Obama is goading the Republicans to do it. In the words of Club for Growth president Chris Chocola: "They [Republican House members] think this is the only way to get Obama's attention." That, of course, is just what President Obama wants them to think—so they'll do just what President Obama wants them to do. What he wants is not a deal—not anymore, or anyway, not now. What he wants is a reckless Republican overreach, leading to public outrage, leading to a Republican rout. The president has been often quoted as saying he wants to "break the fever." Translated into plainer English: he wants to break his opponents.
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Zoe and Alice's mother might just have the coolest job ever. She rescues Great Pyrenees dogs! But dogs aren't the only things that need to be saved. The family's new neighbor, Phillip, doesn't speak, and no one—not even the aunt or uncle he lives with—knows why. A sweet and charming story, White Fur Flying is all about understanding that love can come from both inside and out.
Are the characters believable? Explain.
Zoe, Alice and Phillip are very believable kids and seem like people you would probably meet. Zoe is a sweet girl who cares about her family and friends. She's ordinary, but she has a hint of something special in her too. She is shy, but she is brave and courageous. She's someone I'd love to be friends with. Alice, the younger sister, is a lot more talkative than Zoe, and loves to read and write poetry. She's not afraid to speak out and is very cheery all the time. Phillip is really shy and scared. Underneath that shyness, though, is a heart filled with love.
On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being best), how would you rate this book? Explain.
I'd give White Fur Flying a 9 rather than a 10 because it was a little sad. I thought the book was a good read though, and I would recommend it. I enjoyed this book, and I think that kids who love animals and a good story will really like it too.


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NICE Room Close to the Centre (ANG)
Nº de hóspedes:2
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Tamanho8 m²
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|DELORAINE HOUSE, SE8 4pz LONDON, Reino Unido
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Guest will have their own room with their own set of keys and will be able to access all other parts of the apartment, including the kitchen where they will have full use for cooking and storing food. There's an extra mattress in the room if there are more than 2 guests.
Deptford Bridge Station is even closer. From here the DLR (Docklands Light Railway) will take you to Greenwhich and Canary Wharf.
There are also numerous buses, which pass New Cross Road and go straight to central London, including several night buses, so you can always get home no matter what time of night! You can be in Trafalgar Square (by train) in just 15 minutes. The vibrant and eclectic area of Shoreditch is also just 15 minutes on the Overground. The location is ideal for any tourist or person working in central London!
So far all the guests in the house have been very nice, interesting, responsible and very respectful of one another. I believe that they have all enjoyed their stay. The apartment is maintain daily to a high standard.
In the local area you will find everything you need for a great stay; there are 24 hour food shops, cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, some really nice traditional English pubs and the famous Deptford Market all within walking distance of the place. The place is very close to Goldsmith University campus, so could be an ideal base if you are visiting the university for a conference.
Regras da CasaA deposit of 30 GBP is required.
Bathroom: Guests are asked to hang the bath mat up after use. Guests are asked not to leave any soap, shampoo, shower gel or any other such items in the bathroom. Guests are asked to leave the shower in a clean and fresh state. Guests are asked to leave the toilet in a hygienic and fresh state.
Bedroom: Guests are asked to wear house shoes in the bedroom and the rest of the house. Guests are asked to refrain from playing music before 10am and after 10pm. Guests are reminded that smoking is not permitted in any part of the property. This includes the bedroom and smoking at the bedroom window. Anyone found to have smoked in the property will be asked to leave. Guests are asked to remove all litter and rubbish from their room at least once a day.
Please note that a cleaner will clean all common parts of the apartment each day. We ask guests to leave the area when the cleaner is at work. There is no need to leave the room as this is cleaned at the beginning an end of your stay.
Please note that guests are not permitted to have others staying with them in the room. If a guests wants someone to stay over at any point the guest should agree this with Sidney before. There is an extra charge for this. Please ask for more information. Also note that smoking is not permitted anywhere in the building. Please do not violate this.
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Wir haben eine schöne Woche in London verbracht. Sehr gute Verbindung ins Zentrum und die Unterkunft war völlig ausreichend
Empfehlung : Royal Albert Pub
We had a nice stay in London. There was easy access to the city with different transfer. Our room was nice.
You have to go to Royal Albert Pub
A great stay! A great room close to the station. I find Sidney's rooms a really cheap and convenient option when I am in London. Thank you Sidney!
Sidney and Bel were really lovely. It was a pleasure to stay at there place and hang out with them. The flat was nice and very convenient and practical. The buses, which run close, run straight to the centre and there is also a tube station near the apartment. There are lots of restaurants and shops around. I would go back every time.
Close to New Cross, clean, but very low quality room in a deprived area. The apartment has one bathroom and one toilet for 4 rooms. The owner does not stay there. To enter the apartment you get a key from a security box outside, typing a password. You must reattach the key back and retype the password under instructions sending by the owner. If someone does not know English can not do it. Obviously the next guest did not know and he was knocking at the entrance door for half an hour after midnight. I had to call the owner. He did not answer. The lights in the bathroom and the room lamp was not in operation. The heater in the room was not in operation too, although the whole house was heated.
Great for the price! Sidney seems to have many properties and was consistently the cheapest on wimdu! The communication and instructions were great. We were able to arrive late at night and used key codes to access the apartment, which was reassuring as waiting around for someone to show up is no fun. The apartment was simple yet clean and warm. The connection to the city was efficient and quick. If you are on a budget, this is your place!
Room was bright and clean, bed was comfy. It was good to get to the centre on the train or tube. There is also a bus close by. Sidney was friendly and chilled. The area feels urban, but kind of cool/arty. I would stay here again for the price.
Camera piuttosto piccola, spine per la corrente non funzionanti. Ho avuto qualche difficoltà. La cucina non ha un tavolo, sono stato costretto a mangiare in piedi. Non è stata una bella esperienza. Sydney è stato disponibile ma non ha risolto i miei problemi.
Impressioni positive:
-Vicinanza alle stazioni di new cross e new cross gate 10 minuti a piedi o più velocemente con un bus (1 fermata) ci si arriva, da li 8 min e si è al london bridge;
-pochi minuti a piedi e si trovano supermercati, farmacia ecc.
-Wi-fi perfetto, caldaia nuova, cucina-lavatrice, impianto di riscaldamento ottimo (e serve credetemi);
-Facilità di accesso a qualsiasi orario tramite chiave esterna (in cassetta con codice) TOP.
Impressioni negative:
-Pulizia (gli addetti fanno meno del minimo), Ragnatele in stanza!:
-Quartiere non "bellissimo";
-Bagno sdoppiato fecale da una parte e vasca/lavabo in un'altra stanza.
4 stelle solo per la pulizia scarsa. Consigliato per brevi periodi. Zona 2, con travelcard 1-2 siete a posto; Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo.
Le logement était bien pour les 5 jours que nous avons passé.
Par contre le ménage n'est pas fait tout les jours , donc quelques problèmes de poubelles. Un autre problème est le chauffage qui ne marchait pas le soir alors qu'il ne faisait pas chaud , mais qui en revanche fonctionnait le matin , alors que nous n'en avions pas besoin. La chambre en elle même était convenable, de même que le reste. C'est une très bonne expérience , où nous avons aussi rencontré des voisins très sympathique. Nous sommes vraiment proches d'une station qui mène très vite dans le centre de Londres, et le quartier n'est pas désagréable.
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Parking woes at new Kingsport Aquatic Center
KINGSPORT, Tenn. - It's a brand new building that's great for hot, sunny days, but trying to find a parking spot at the Kingsport Aquatic Center can be difficult.
Some say finding an open parking spot at the Kingsport Aquatic Center is like gold. "They keep driving around and driving around, and you have to park all the way at the end of the road when you turn in. It's just not convenient," says aquatic center patron Heather Carver.
News 5 learned that's why some people come early just so they can get a spot closer. Mom of three Brandy Pitzer tells us, "It's easier to get here early and get a better parking spot. It makes it safer to hurry and get in with the children."
Pitzer tells us she's concerned about her children's safety when they have to park so far away. "Any one of them could jet from me very quickly. When people come through here too fast and they can't get around the cars, it makes it very difficult because they can't see very well," she explained.
Fortunately, parking woes at the aquatic center could soon become a thing of the past -- assistant director of the aquatic center Chase Singleton tells News 5 they're going to begin construction on a nearby field Monday to add more parking. "That'll expand our parking lot behind us. It'll give about 70 additional parking spaces," adds Singleton.
We learned when the project is complete there will be 400 parking spots for visitors and staff to use.
Singleton tells us the parking issue hasn't stopped people from coming to the new aquatic center. "Wherever they can find parking ,whether they walk, drive, or utilize their bikes, they're coming even with the parking issue," he said.
Singleton tells us this is a problem he doesn't mind having, because it means there are a lot of people coming out to enjoy the aquatic center.
We learned the additional parking will cost around $160,000. Singleton says it'll be paid by the City of Kingsport.
They expect the new parking lot to be complete in time for Fourth of July weekend.
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Poll: Most voters are unfamiliar with Solyndra
posted at 7:11 pm on October 3, 2012 by Erika Johnsen
Not that it's even remotely a surprise that our many low-information voters aren't familiar with the federally-backed and subsequently failed solar-panel manufacturer and that they don't tend to keep up with the minutiae of such sagas of epic government failure, but Solyndra is just so thoroughly representative of the utter hubris of the federal government picking economic winners and losers and presuming to know what's good for us, that the actual numbers are like a dagger straight to my heart. From The Hill:
The NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll shows that 58 percent of registered voters are unaware or unsure of the company, which went bankrupt in 2011 after receiving an Energy Department loan guarantee in 2009 to manufacture advanced solar panels.
Twenty-five percent of respondents had a negative view of Solyndra, 15 percent were neutral and just 2 percent held a positive view on the subect, according to the survey conducted in late September. …
The company's collapse in late August of 2011, which put more than 1,000 people out of work, was an embarrassment for the White House. Obama had personally visited Solyndra in 2010 to cast it as an example of the emerging green economy.
Notice that of the respondents who did say they were aware of Solyndra's story, pretty much nobody claimed to have a positive view of the affair. It can be tough to break off from the herd when our everyday lives are so roundly and subliminally infiltrated with "green-is-always-and-necessarily-good" vibes from so many sources (which is exactly what the Obama administration is preying upon, by the way), but I can't help feeling that if more voters were aware of, maybe not even Solyndra specifically, but of more of the consequences of the Obama administration's generally blasé attitude towards our tax dollars, all these presidential polls wouldn't be quite so dang close.
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SRO: An important job you can love
A School Resource Officer's daily contacts are powerful — the SRO is not only a protector, but a role model for many kids
"If you want to get into law enforcement and make a difference in kids' lives, being a School Resource Officer is the way to do it," says Officer Avrie Schott of the La Crosse (Wisc.) Police Department. Schott is a ten-year police veteran. Five of those years have been spent as a School Resource Officer (SRO) at Lincoln Middle School in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She describes the school as a "little city," where she walks the halls and makes many positive contacts in a day, while she attempts to get to know as many kids as possible.
Making a Difference
"This pays off when they are in crisis. They trust you and will come to you," reasoned Officer Schott. For example there was the time a girl came into her office on the first day of school. It was a girl, who Schott had developed a rapport with and the middle school student sat down and confided that she had been experiencing repeated sexual assaults by a guardian. Officer Schott conducted an investigation and was able to arrest the suspect, ending the torment the young lady was enduring.
Opportunities to Be Proactive
As a School Resource Officer, Schott has found an opportunity to be proactive. She has been able to teach Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) to six graders, educate seventh graders on over the counter drugs and prescription drugs as well as Constitutional Law to eighth graders. She explains to them why police have the authority to do what they do and how they should react appropriately when stopped by the police.
"I have given presentations on inappropriate touching and 'sexting'." This, as we sadly now know, is the current practice of kids sending nude and semi-nude photos of themselves from cell phone to cell phone. Many kids do not know that when they send a nude picture of themselves over the internet that they can be charged with distributing child pornography," explained Officer Schott.
Real Police Work
Officer Schott says that some people think that being an SRO "is not real police work." She has found this opinion to be untrue. She explained that schools are like "little cities." The halls and lots are her streets and she has had to break up fights, investigate crimes, and respond to incidents where an officer is needed; much like working as a patrol officer. She also has been able to address the root problems of kids at a critical age, when they are "apt to listen," as she puts it.
Instead of just writing a truancy ticket, she will often go to the home and find out why the child is truant. She has discovered that at times it has been because there have been problems directly related to the parents such as violence and abuse.
A School Resource Officer's daily contacts are powerful — the SRO is not only a protector and provider of safety, but a role model for many kids who sometimes have no other positive role models in their lives.
One ethics instructor who does an exercise in his Academy Ethics Classes where he asks recruits to name role models in their life says, "In nearly every class I have done this exercise in, someone has named a School Resource Officer. Some of those recruits confided later that they had come from a violent home and the school resource officer had made the difference in their life."
A Dangerous World
School Resource Officers are being contacted by students all over the country daily, not only because of their convenience, but also because of the relationship they have established based on respect and trust. During these contacts, they are told of impending fights, incidents of abuse, and the location of drugs and guns in the school.
In September of 2006, a student became concerned and reported information to the Vice Principal and School Resource Officers at the Green Bay East High School. Three students were ultimately arrested and during search warrants police found their rifles, their sawed off shotgun, 20 "rudely constructed explosive devices," gas masks and their plans written out in detail predicting a blood bath at the High School, which was thwarted.
The 2010 graduating senior class of Bridgewater-Rariton High School in New Jersey gave an appreciation award to their School Resource Officer Arthur Akins, who is a 16-year veteran of the Bridgewater Police Department. They felt some of their class may not have made it to graduation if Officer Akins would not have followed up on a text message, brought to his attention by a concerned student. He immediately located the student, who sent the message.
During an interview the student told him, "I want to commit a Columbine." The student had purchased chains and locks for the school exits to increase the victim count in his planned attack. The student even admitted that a part of the plan was to cut Officer Akins' throat. The student was taken into custody and has been sentenced to three years in the New Jersey School for Boys in Jamesburg.
Officer Schott explains that this is an example of what can happen when a School Resource Officer and educators "work as a team."
Officer Schott says about the position of School Resource Officer, "It's not for everyone," but confirms that if the job suits you, "it is one job you can love!"
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To start I want to thank the TDH community as a whole, both the people who posed the questions to the old hands that answered them; Thank You. I wanted to share my WIP on an Asok CC. I'm currently in the painting process doing a layering method using Jayvee, TF, Raf. and ww as my major painting tip resources along with many other members WIPs. In the end i decided to cover all the CC but its there in most places(there is some bondo work in some spots) and can be scratched back to if need be. Each casting may have little variations, so what i did with this helmet may differ from what other castings need(not sure ..not an expert).
This is the Bucket with some buffing with the 0000 wire wool on the Dome. The visor and around the bottom have not been trimmed. I got so excited i didn't take a picture of it until i had already given it a little wire wool action. CC looks amazing and was kinda bummed that i didn't use it. But i'm happy with my end results. So this is the Before
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Trimmed Off the bottom, put some more wire wool to it, then started the process of attaching the ear cap. As you can see i used some Neo-Buttons. I picked these up at Walmart in the Hobby section for around four dollars. These magnets work well but, If i had it to do over again i would purchase the Super Magnets from Home Depot. The cost is the same, and they are certainly stronger. If you look closely at the right hand picture you can see the top magnet on the Helmet is below the surface. With the thickness of the ear cap on the thin side, you don't want to risk drilling through. The Helmet side is thick in this area so sink that magnet a bit until the ear cap is sitting flush. I stuck the magnets together, put them in the hole on the helmet side, then laid the ear piece on top to check if i had drilled to the necessary depth. I used some handy JB weld,and applied it to the holes in the helmet(a dab will do ya). I then placed the magnets ,still stuck together so as to not confuse polarity in this process, in the holes on the helmet. I applied another dab of weld to the other set of magnets, still stuck to the set in the helmet, and laid the ear piece on top. I applied pressure for around four minutes, then left it alone(set it and forget it) I had to resist the urge to "check" (because i did and you have to start all over again) :lol Note: I did not use a drill on the ear caps just a drill bit in my hand as I didn't want to risk drilling through. I felt i had more control.)
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The pictures say a lot here. What i was going for is to leave as much room in the RF for electronics. I was not sure how much room is needed for the lights so this is what i did. I drilled two holes on the bottom ( if RF was in the down position) of the RF and the RF stalk. I cut two small bolts one shorter than the other. The small one is an anti-torque bar and the longer bolt does the holding.(used JB weld to hold the two screws in place) This left it nice and open inside the RF.
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The RF pieces all have some excess that needed to be trimmed. I wanted to make a nice RF lens, so i carved a more realistic looking one out of the lens from the kit. Its not perfect. but i am happy with the end results. ( i think that is TF's Lens pic. One of the pics i used as a reference)
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I picked up a shade 5 shield from a local welding supply store. then I cut out the visor area in the helmet with my Dremel Rotory Tool.I picked up from welshwarriors you tube channel (go subcribe!) to not cut out the T-Visor until you have something to put in its place, so as to decrease the chance of cracks, warping, and the like.( i still cracked mine). I cut the visor bigger than what was needed, then trimmed it to fit. It was some work and took some time but now i have a template for my visor when I have to R&I another shield. I used Tee Nuts that i modified, neoprene washers and stainless steel screws to hold the visor in place. I cut two of the tee nuts a bit more to fit on the lower part of the mandibles. To find where to drill the holes on the visor; i installed the tee nuts with JB weld where i wanted them to sit, then laid the Visor on top and marked with a sharpie( i used a light to shine from the front side so i could see where the tee nuts were located under the visor)
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Alright, My visor is in place and as you can see there are gaps between the mandibles and visor. I didn't like this to much so i applied bondo to the insides of the mandibles to remove the gap( this also helps to hold the tee nuts). The helmet was missing corners in a few places.. i used bondo to build up the corners on the ears and the rear slots. I also filled in the bottom three slots, as i am attempting an ESB lid ( I'm putting together an SE Fett ). I had two cracks come up on the left side i used some bondo and wet sanding to smooth them. I reenforced the insides with plumbers putty( this stuff is awesome everyone needs some plumbers putty) . the left mandible was little out of sort so I .. what else? ,, thats right .. Bondo.. gotta love it. with that i gave it a good wet sand primer wet sand primer wet sand ( i used 350 -1500 for the wet sand ... 600 is a good stoping point but its nice to have a sheet of 1500 around .. in case you get the sniffles or something... its basically tissue paper.:lol)
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On to the physical damage: I used some fine files(picked up at Home Depot set of six for five dollars) to apply the damage and used Raf's reference pics for the location and shape. After that was complete something inside me said " i want to see this thing all white" so i purchased some white primer and laid that down. then one more light wet sand with 1500.
Note: on the wet sand i let the paper do the work, meaning, i didn't use a lot of elbow grease or pressure( light touch)
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Well there it is ... Thank you again
questions and critiques welcomed


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After dark in Madrid: How to go out like a local
Madrid likes to party.
With near-mandatory siestas after lunch and sometimes after work too, who can blame the 3 million inhabitants of the great city in the center of Spain for wanting to work off all that excess energy?
Despite its cultural sophistication and flair, Madrid's unpretentious bar scene and vibrant nightlife provide no end of opportunities to do just that.
It's late, too. At a time when visitors from more "sensible" corners of the world might be moving on to warm cocoa and a pair of slippers, Madrileños are only getting started.
If you've got the urge and the energy to join them, here's a quick sample of what's on offer after dark in Madrid.
8 p.m. Cañas, tapas and friends
Going out in Madrid often begins as a relaxing after-work drink that quickly turns into a frenzied adventure -- seldom ending before 2 a.m.
Reasons for the late schedule include a rather laid-back attitude concerning where and when to meet, the exceptionally strong cocktails and the sheer volume of venues to choose from.
Once committed to going out, though, it's probably best to give up any notion of planning the evening and just enjoy the ride.
Many Madrileños were born outside the capital, adding to the diversity of the scene at the crowded tapas bars.
Unlike many city nighttime scenes, what you wear doesn't particularly matter -- it's not unusual to see a well-dressed pijo (posh individual) rubbing shoulders with a T-shirt sporting 20-something.
The best places to soak up the local atmosphere are the areas of Plaza de Santa Ana, Malasaña and La Latina (particularly near Cava Baja), which are always bustling, especially at night.
Most young (and not-so-young) people gather at one of the many hole-in-the-wall tapas bars, where they can enjoy cold cañas(beers)with an assortment of tapas.
Be warned, though -- many of the tapas bars are small and overcrowded with standing-room only.
A popular choice with locals and visitors is El Lacón, a traditional Spanish tavern (with ample seating this time) featuring a free tapas dish with every beer ordered.
With prices starting at €1.35 (US$1.75) and generous portions, a few rounds will suffice to get most folk feeling fed and festive.
El Lacón,Calle Manuel Fernandez y Gonzalez 8; +34 91 429 60 42; open from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. and 8 p.m.-1 a.m. every day; www.mesonellacon.com
For a more "modern" ambiance, visitors flock to any of five Lateral restaurants (the newest is located on the scenic Paseo de la Castellana) found around Madrid.
The décor is minimalist, the tapas creative and the patrons are attractive. Wine trumps beer, and sangria (€13.70 per pitcher) rules supreme on the summer terraces.
Lateral, Paseo de La Castellana 42; +34 91 575 25 53; open Monday-Wednesday 8 a.m.-1 a.m., Thursday and Friday 8 a.m.-2 a.m., Saturday 12 p.m.-2 a.m., Sunday 12 p.m-1 a.m.; www.lateral.com
For a "stiffer" selection of drinks while sampling gourmet tapas, Le Cabrera is the best option.
This fashionable venue features two independently operated floors; a "gastrobar," where the chefs prepare the dishes in an open kitchen and a chic cocktail bar run by namesake owner Diego Cabrera.
Standouts include the foie-gras-topped burgers and an impressive list of cocktails starting at €11.
Le Cabrera, Calle de Doña Bárbara de Braganza 2; + 34 91 319 94 57; open (cocktail bar) Monday-Thursday 4 p.m.-2 a.m., Friday and Saturday 4 p.m.-2.30 a.m., Sunday brunch from 1.30 p.m.; www.lecabrera.com
10 p.m. Next stop, copas
For those not satisfied with tapas, it's good to know that 10 p.m. is the earliest Madrid locals venture out to dinner in this city and many restaurants cater to that schedule.
Some folk remain at the bars and switch to larger raciones (main dishes meant to be shared), while others, rising from their post-work siestas, are refreshed and ready to begin the night's revelries.
Following the "evening" meal, it's generally time to enjoy some copas, or cocktails, instead of wine.
During the summertime, hopping from one terrace venue to another until last call (between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m.) is standard.
When it gets colder, revelers usually linger at their favorite bars until it's time to hit the clubs.
In a city as cosmopolitan as Madrid, keeping up with changing trends is a challenge. Yet locals remain obsessed with the classic gin and tonic.
Tastings, tours and entire bars are dedicated to the timeless combination, such as the Brit-inspired Bristol Bar.
It features over 120 varieties of gin lovingly selected by owner and enologist, Ellie Baker. English meals are also an option in an elegant gin parlor setting.
Bristol Bar, Calle del Almirante 20; +34 91 522 45 68; open Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-1 a.m., Thursday and Friday 10 a.m.-2 a.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m., closed Sunday; www.bristolbar.es
Interior design lovers adore the Philippe Starck décor at the ultra-chic Ramses restaurant and bar.
Its baroque-cum-urban "graffiti" style is striking and offers great views of the iconic Puerta de Alcala monument.
Be sure to check out the cool unisex bathroom -- sometimes featuring more activity than the venue.
Ramses, Plaza de la Independencia 4; + 34 91 435 16 66; open 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. every day; www.ramseslife.com
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Visitors up for a spot of nostalgia might like the art deco bar Museo Chicote, which has hosted such luminaries as Sinatra, Gardner and Hemingway since its inception in 1931.
There's a rather charming gallery on the bar's website if you're curious.
The iconic cocktail bar (it's a DJ lounge on weekends) serves a seemingly endless list of cocktails and retains plenty of its golden-era magic. The mojito is great.
Museo Chicote, Gran Vía 12; +34 91 532 67 37; open Sunday-Thursday 5 p.m.-3 a.m., Friday and Saturday 5 p.m.-3.30 a.m; www.museo-chicote.com
3 a.m. Nightclubs for all
When the bars close, the die-hards keep partying at Madrid's many nightclubs.
Most open at midnight but start swinging only after 1:30 a.m. For those clubs that stay open until at least 6 a.m., things generally don't heat up until 4 a.m.
There's a club to suit any taste, so determining the best one is nigh-on impossible.
What remains constant is the collective energy that fuels Madrid's legendary nightlife long after most cities have hit the hay.
Joy Eslava has been a nightlife institution in Madrid since the 1980s. The crowd is mixed, the dance floor is enormous and the décor is a bit dated.
But with inventive club nights, a relatively low cover charge (€8) and surprise appearances from flashy dancers, it offers harmless, kitschy fun until 6 a.m.
Joy Eslava, Calle Arenal 11; +34 91 366 37 33; open daily from 11:30 p.m.; www.joy-eslava.com
Swanky club Gabana 1800 pretentiously calls itself "The best club in Madrid" on its website, so, as you might expect, there's a velvet rope, VIP tables galore and an impressive roster of celebrity visitors.
The stylish over-25 clientele get to hear the usual slew of "top" DJs while forking out a slightly pricey €14 minimum per drink.
Door policy is strict, so hopefuls arrive early (Gabana opens until 5 a.m.) looking for a glimpse of Madrid's jet set.
Gabana 1800, Calle Velázquez 6; +34 91 576 06 86; open Wednesday-Sunday 12 a.m.-5 a.m; www.gabana.es
Lastly, if you still need options, Palacio Fortuny is a 19th-century palace turned club venue featuring three levels, including a restaurant.
This opulent venue offers an ample garden, terrace and an event space, making it one of the trendiest hangouts for the slightly older crowd, especially in summertime.
Basically, a whole heap of fun and buzzing 'till sunup -- a lot like the rest of this great city, then.
Palacio Fortuny, Calle de Fortuny 34; +34 91 319 05 88; open daily 9 a.m.-5 a.m.; www.jardinfortuny.net
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>>How do I prevent these "dumb" girls from doing this again and how do I clean up the covers they messed up??
Perhaps it is the dumb beekeeper distroying all the work bees have done...
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>>How do I prevent these "dumb" girls from doing this again and how do I clean up the covers they messed up??
Perhaps it is the dumb beekeeper distroying all the work bees have done...
The bees propolize in August because that is natures way. In a feral colony, August is the last best opportunity to recaulk the windows. The ability to gather propolis in September is not assured in a place like Minnesota/Wisconsin. As temperatures drop and the ability of the bee to gather and work propolis also diminishes. The bees in nature must make their abode "winter tight" by late August, or they may fail in this endeavor and perish from the cold winds of coming winter.
Hi Everyone,
I've posted some of the same pictures noted before and some of my observations at:
I actually have given my bees water and plug any upward ventilation during the winter!
It's quite contrary to what has been popularly recommended but fits in well with the bees natural bent and my climate.
Some beekeepers feel that their bees would die without their intervention. It's an interesting notion and I think it's kind of a logical extension from not wanting to hurting the bees, to wanting to help the bees, to thinking the bees can't live without us.
It reflects more on the beekeepers state of mind than on the state of the bee and we've all experienced it. For the bee has survived eons without us and we have to labor to keep them in our hives, else they will leave and prosper elsewhere.
I think the key to successful beekeeping is to get comfortable with the bees and then watch how they behave. Then not interfer any more than is necessary.
Bees are tough and adaptable. It's very hard to kill them unless the broodnest is disrupted or they run out of food. Left alone they do quite well.
From my experience and climate, winter moisture is not a problem. Lack of winter moisture can be a problem. Colonies don't die from excessive moisture in my climate. But excessive moisture is symptomatic of a dying colony.
Hey, Erwin. I would go with bees and leave the holes plugged up. I've got about a dozen swarm boards with all the holes plugged the same way. At least I didn't have to buy any duct tape and plug them up myself :> )
Best Regards and Don't Sweat It
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I agree with Dennis. I have read all the texts that indicate that moisture in the hive in the Winter is a bad thing. I certainly am no authority on this subject, but my experience has been that it is not a big issue. I live in Mobile, AL and haven't kept bees anywhere else so my experience is limited. But it is pretty humid down here. On the other hand it doesn't often get cold and never gets REALLY cold. That said, I have colonies with SBB's, colonies with solid bottoms, colonies with an upper entrance either manmade or from an ill fitting box or lid, and some that are airtight. In all cases I find that a colony that is healthy going into Winter does fine.
Rob Koss
Thats another decision I have to make soon.
Do I leave the SBB under for the winter or do I take them out soon and put them back in spring???
What do others of you in mid Minnesota climate do???
I should have read Dasies post from earlier today first. I will follow this subject there.
Hello Everyone,
Dave Cushman, a progressive beekeeper in England responded to my request for more observations of winter hive moisture.
He did essentially the same thing some time ago and got the same results as I detailed on my webpage. England is about as different a climate for moisture as you can get from Wyoming. The sizes and types of hives are different. Yet the bees behave the same regarding upper ventilation and the amount and distribution of winter condensation is the same.
Maybe all that press concerning "winter moisture" is more a truism than a universal truth.


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"Our Global Kitchen: Food, Nature, Culture"
American Museum of Natural History
Until Sun Aug 11 2013
Photograph: Marielle Solan
Not yet rated
Time Out says
Wed Mar 6 2013
The American Museum of Natural History investigates human nutrition at this wide-ranging showcase: Displays look at early diet staples and the history of agriculture, as well as current environmental, health and safety concerns relating to the food industry. While parts of the exhibit aren't particularly appetizing—challenges of feeding the global population are more sobering—it'll still satisfy your crew's culinary curiosity. Visitors can sample seasonal treats (such as cookies and gingerbread houses), view images and artifacts of sustenance through the ages (including a Han Dynasty miniature pottery stove) and discover how to grow food year-round (yes, even in a 400-square-foot apartment).
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#1 Wed 21 Mar 07 3:45pm
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Rocky Road Cake Recipe required
HelpDoes any have a recipe for Jigsaw cake also know as rocky road preferably without nuts. Its a chiller cake with chocolate biscuit and marshmallows
Last edited by swilkes (Wed 21 Mar 07 4:17pm)
#2 Thu 22 Mar 07 6:54am
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Re: Rocky Road Cake Recipe required
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. sugar
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. soda
2 sticks butter
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs
1 tbsp. vanilla
Sift dry ingredients together and then add butter, buttermilk, eggs and vanilla. Mix, blending well and then add 1 cup hot coffee. Pour batter into well greased 12 x 18 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes. Frost immediately.
1 stick butter
6 tbsp. milk
1 box powdered sugar
4 tbsp. cocoa
2 tsp. vanilla
Blend and add 1 cup chopped pecans and 1 1/2 cups small marshmallows. Frost cake as soon as removed from oven.
Rocky road cake
¾ cup Flour
¾ cup Sugar
¼ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon Salt
¾ cup Chopped pecans
½ cup Vegetable oil
2 large Eggs
2 cup Mini marshmallows
Heat oven to 350. Put flour, sugar, cocoa, salt & pecans into ungreased 8" square baking pan. Stir with fork until blended. Add oil & eggs; stir to mix well. With rubber spatula, scrape any ingredients clinging to sides, corners & bottom of pan into batter. Bake 15 minutes or until top feels firm. Sprinkle with marshmallows & return to oven. Bake 5 minutes longer or until marshmallows have softened. Cool in pan on rack; cut into 18 bars
#3 Fri 23 Mar 07 4:19am
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Re: Rocky Road Cake Recipe required
Hi, I know that you asked for a cake recipe, I thought I would add this slice. Has always been a winner around our place...
Rocky road slice
Serves 8
500g good-quality milk cooking chocolate, broken into pieces
250g milk coffee biscuits, roughly chopped
100g marshmallows, chopped
100g red glace cherries, halved
1. Grease a 3cm deep, 16.5cm x 26cm (base) slab pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, allowing 2cm overhang at both ends.
2. Place chocolate in a large, heatproof, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered on Medium (50%) for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every minute with a metal spoon, or until melted and smooth. Add biscuits, marshmallows and cherries. Stir until well combined.
3. Press slice mixture into prepared pan. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm. Cut into large pieces and serve.
Will keep for up to 2 weeks in the fridge. Allow to come to room temperature before serving.
I am sure you wil enjoy too
Last edited by michelle26 (Fri 23 Mar 07 4:22am)
#4 Thu 29 Mar 07 10:43am
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Re: Rocky Road Cake Recipe required
Thanks guys its the slice one I was after hopefully will give it ago this weekend
Last edited by swilkes (Thu 29 Mar 07 10:44am)
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