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In her first novel, Sarah Addison Allen has written a tender, bewitching book told with captivating invention, peopled with characters to care about, and filled with the irresistible magic of dreams come true.
The women of the Waverley family -- whether they like it or not -- are heirs to an unusual legacy, one that grows in a fenced plot behind their Queen Anne home on Pendland Street in Bascom, North Carolina. There, an apple tree bearing fruit of magical properties looms over a garden filled with herbs and edible flowers that possess the power to affect in curious ways anyone who eats them.
For nearly a decade, 34-year-old Claire Waverley, at peace with her family inheritance, has lived in the house alone, embracing the spirit of the grandmother who raised her, ruing her mother's unfortunate destiny and seemingly unconcerned about the fate of her rebellious sister, Sydney, who freed herself long ago from their small town's constraints. Using her grandmother's mystical culinary traditions, Claire has built a successful catering business -- and a carefully controlled, utterly predictable life -- upon the family's peculiar gift for making life-altering delicacies: lilac jelly to engender humility, for instance, or rose geranium wine to call up fond memories. Garden Spells reveals what happens when Sydney returns to Bascom with her young daughter, turning Claire's routine existence upside down. With Sydney's homecoming, the magic that the quiet caterer has measured into recipes to shape the thoughts and moods of others begins to influence Claire's own emotions in terrifying and delightful ways.
As the sisters reconnect and learn to support one another, each finds romance where she least expects it, while Sydney's child, Bay, discovers both the safe home she has longed for and her own surprising gifts. With the help of their elderly cousin Evanelle, endowed with her own uncanny skills, the Waverley women redeem the past, embrace the present, and take a joyful leap into the future.
About the Author
"Garden Spells didn't start out as a magical novel," writes Sarah Addison Allen. "It was supposed to be a simple story about two sisters reconnecting after many years. But then the apple tree started throwing apples and the story took on a life of its own…and my life hasn't been the same since."
Allen was born and raised in North Carolina, and the character of her home terrain is recognizable even in the magical precincts of Bascom, the fictional community in which her novel unfolds. "The name of the town, and Lunsford's reservoir, the local swimming hole, mentioned in Garden Spells," Allen explains, "are subtle nods to Bascom Lamar Lunsford, the man who founded the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival in Asheville, North Carolina, purportedly the longest running folk festival in the nation."
The author has a B.A. in literature, a major she pursued, she says, "because I thought it was amazing that I could get a diploma just for reading fiction. It was like being able to major in eating chocolate." She credits her father—a reporter and award-winning columnist for a local newspaper—for her "stubborn writing genes." And like Claire Waverley in Garden Spells, Allen herself has a sister named Sydney.
She resides in Asheville, North Carolina, where she is currently at work on her next novel, The Sugar Queen, which will be published by Bantam in Summer 2008.
From Our Booksellers
Combine two parts Alice Hoffman and one part Rebecca Wells with a splash of Sue Monk Kidd, and you have Garden Spells! A great read for anyone who loves cooking, southern fiction, or just a great love story.
--Angel Ramandt, Baltimore, MD
Garden Spells is a magical escape into a world gentled by caring and ancient ways. A sweet story that adds hope to the world.
--Patty Rogala, Birmingham, AL
This magical story had me under its spell from beginning to end.
--Joni Padgett, Louisville, KY
A delicious truffle of a book. It will find its way into the most cynical of hearts.
—Amy Abts, Duluth, MN


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The Key Largo Volunteer Ambulance Corps says its personnel can take on fire-rescue duties if needed.
The Key Largo Fire-EMS District, which contracts for service with the Ambulance Corps and the Key Largo Volunteer Fire-Rescue Department, voted last week to terminate, without cause, its contract with the fire department. The contract was set to expire in April of next year.
The district and department have entered a mediation period stipulated by their contract. If mediation fails, the district wants alternatives for providing fire service, including having the Ambulance Corps step up.
At a special meeting last week, the Ambulance Corps' board of directors approved a motion to provide any help the district requests during the mediation process.
Several firefighters who attended the meeting told the board they would work with them through the process.
"There seems to be some animosity among [the Ambulance Corps and the fire department]," Corps board member Russ Cullen said. "That's unacceptable. This is a management problem, not a firefighter problem."
Scott Robinson, vice president of the board, also stressed that any action by the Ambulance Corps shouldn't be viewed as a "takeover."
"We're doing this to help you," said Robinson, a regular critic of the fire department's management.
Prior to the special meeting, Ambulance Corps attorney Jack Bridges outlined the situation in a letter to his board. In it, he made recommendations on how to transition to fire-rescue service if the district eventually does request a takeover. Recommendations included preserving the heritage of the fire department, offering membership to firefighters at the same level they served the department and complying with a 2009 district audit that raised concerns with the department's accounting and management practices.
The audit, largely ignored by Fire Chief Sergio Garcia and the fire department leadership, led to an unravelling of relations between the district and department. More recently, the department was a year overdue on providing the district with its 2011 annual report and several months behind on submitting financial reports, both violations of its contract with the district.
Bridges also recommended that any new board of directors formed to oversee fire-rescue services should have at least two outside members. The fire chief should also be appointed by and serve at the board's pleasure, he wrote.
Currently, the fire department's board of directors and the chief are elected by the department's membership.
Attorney Theron Simmons, who represents the district, asked the Ambulance Corps board to be as specific as possible in what it was willing to do, whether that means forming and operating a new nonprofit 501(c)3 fire department or adding firefighting to its current duties.
The Ambulance Corps board stopped short of giving Simmons an outline of its intentions, but offered to help -- a response Simmons said he would take to the mediation table.
At the meeting last week, Fire Chief Garcia said his department would continue providing fire services to Key Largo regardless of how mediation goes.
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Ah...once more people line up to buy their new Madden 07 as the 06 starts to collect dust and say hello to it's brothers who have grown old with their dust beards. I'll admit that I'm not much of a Madden player as I watch my brother and his friends curse eachother out after scoring on each other, but there is something about Madden...I don't like it.
Yes I'm sorry to say that as I used to play the computer or get a royal beating from my brother in it, but the newest release of this game has disappointed both of us. Things started to go down hill for Madden in 04 and now to us has hit rock bottom.
Before I take my blade to this games throat, I'll point out the good bits of it. First I must say that the graphics are mind blowing. I had to get a change of new boxers after seeing that every player really looks like themselves. The attention to detail was amazing as well and the presentation of the game in general was great.
Now this is where I kill it...The gameplay, even though redone and what not, is just too still and slugish. When you use the hit stick, you feel as if you just pushed over a cow. I don't know about you, but I would like to use the hit stick and feel like I was Michael Jackson after molesting a little eight year old boy. Nothing too spectacular with the tackles and the ball to reciever time is much too fast. Madden on the PS2 had the best gameplay system I believe, for the fact that button juking wasn't the only way to juke. Ahh yes...nothing says pwned like a good ol' manual shake with the analog stick. But in 07 for the PS3 we put our heads down with our joysticks that have turned into killjoysticks and weep.
Another problem with the game is play calling. Ok...we know that the computer has no clue what you are picking, but when you pick a pass play in front of someone (Like my brother) that person will look at you with a smile the size of Texas and say "Hey that's a really good play." and they will proceed to massacre you. Sure it is easy to find that play that you want to call and make a ESPN highlight reel type play, but when the demographics of the play to be seen is not let to just you, but everyone and their mama, you get kinda frustrated.
Gameplay is too straight lined and stiff.
CNN can announce your play calling to the world.
Players tackle like they are on estergen.
Doesn't feel like Madden...


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I am an engineer so I sit around thinking about things like this. I can't help it. I was thinking, why not paint the top of the hive flat black in the winter to help keep the hive warm? Any comments?
I am an engineer so I sit around thinking about things like this. I can't help it. I was thinking, why not paint the top of the hive flat black in the winter to help keep the hive warm? Any comments?
Can be done and does work. But it also means you need to have a second set of rooves for when the weather warms up, or you're working against them trying to cool the hive down.
If you have tar paper laying around wrap it with that and make a cut for the entrance
If it isn't broken, don't try to fix it. If you build it, they will fill it.
Paint the top Black and you are heating the top. It's the cluster of Bee's that need to be warm not the top. You are in Alabama forget about it. Give them ventilation. (Humidity Control) They will control the temp.
Keep in mind... I've only HEARD of this and can't provide any documentation:
I once heard of a northern state beekeeper that painted the front and one side of his hives white, and the other side and the back black. In the summer, the white side and the white southern exposure would get the sun. In the fall, the beekeeper would turn the hive 180-degrees around on the bottom board and have the black side get the sun first, and then the black southern exposure would face the sun, all winter long.
No idea if it works, though.
Personally, I wrap in tar paper. This year, I'm planning on double screening my hives AND wrapping in tar paper!
BigDaddy, what do you mean by double screening?
The basic idea behind double screening is pretty simple to grasp.
Since heat travels upward, it stands to reason that two hives stacked one on top of another should be able to "share heat" for the duration of the winter. (They're also sharing queen pheremone which tells the hive that everything's okay, too, but that's aside the point.)
Now, if you simply placed a piece of window screen between the two hives, stacked one on top of another, the lower bees will bite the feet off of any bees from the upper box who land on the screen. But... what if you separated the two hives with a rim? And used two pieces of window screen, one on the top and one on the bottom of the rim, which are separated by about 1/4 inch of space? That way, they'd still share heat, but they couldn't bite at one another! Do you follow?
The upper hive will need to have an entrance, which should be placed opposite the lower hive's entrance, to prevent drifting. Likewise, because of the added moisture of a second hive, you need to have superior ventilation to disperse moist and humid air given off through normal respiration.
The major downside to this method is the weight of (deep) brood boxes and honey supers, which need to be stacked high atop the lower hive. Feeding with a hive top feeder of any sort becomes nearly impossible, due to having to move all the heavy boxes. And spring inspections, needless to say, are tougher also. It should be noted that if any "mechanical" failure of the hive should occur (like a moisture problem, or a wind gust toppling the hive), you'll probably lose both colonies.
In the spring, should both hives survive, you simply separate them and place the upper hive on to it's own bottom board, and provide top covers to the lower hive.
Simple, no?
Black will cause more heat loss at night and more heat gain in the day. Sort of. The sun isn't straight up in the winter, as it is in summer, so the heat gain will be a lot less.
Michael Bush bushfarms.com/bees.htm "Everything works if you let it." ThePracticalBeekeeper.com 42y 40h 39yTF


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At just this moment someone near the timber cried out, "Crazy Horse is coming!" From the Indians circling around behind the soldiers came the charge word—"Hokahey!" Many Indians near the woods said that Crazy Horse repeatedly raced his pony past the soldiers, drawing their fire—an act of daring sometimes called a brave run. Red Feather remembered that "some Indian shouted, 'Give way; let the soldiers out. We can't get at them in there.' Soon the soldiers came out and tried to go to the river." As they bolted out of the woods, Crazy Horse called to the men near him: "Here are some of the soldiers after us again. Do your best, and let us kill them all off today, that they may not trouble us anymore. All ready! Charge!"
Crazy Horse and all the rest now raced their horses directly into the soldiers. "Right among them we rode," said Thunder Bear, "shooting them down as in a buffalo drive." Horses were shot and soldiers tumbled to the ground; a few managed to pull up behind friends, but on foot most were quickly killed. "All mixed up," said the Cheyenne Two Moons of the melee. "Sioux, then soldiers, then more Sioux, and all shooting." Flying Hawk, an Oglala, said it was hard to know exactly what was happening: "The dust was thick and we could hardly see. We got right among the soldiers and killed a lot with our bows and arrows and tomahawks. Crazy Horse was ahead of all, and he killed a lot of them with his war club."
Two Moons said he saw soldiers "drop into the river-bed like buffalo fleeing." The Minneconjou warrior Red Horse said several troops drowned. Many of the Indians charged across the river after the soldiers and chased them as they raced up the bluffs toward a hill (now known as Reno Hill, for the major who led the soldiers). White Eagle, the son of Oglala chief Horned Horse, was killed in the chase. A soldier stopped just long enough to scalp him—one quick circle-cut with a sharp knife, then a yank on a fistful of hair to rip the skin loose.
The whites had the worst of it. More than 30 were killed before they reached the top of the hill and dismounted to make a stand. Among the bodies of men and horses left on the flat by the river below were two wounded Ree scouts. The Oglala Red Hawk said later that "the Indians [who found the scouts] said these Indians wanted to die—that was what they were scouting with the soldiers for; so they killed them and scalped them."
The soldiers' crossing of the river brought a second breathing spell in the fight. Some of the Indians chased them to the top of the hill, but many others, like Black Elk, lingered to pick up guns and ammunition, to pull the clothes off dead soldiers or to catch runaway horses. Crazy Horse promptly turned back with his men toward the center of the great camp. The only Indian to offer an explanation of his abrupt withdrawal was Gall, who speculated that Crazy Horse and Crow King, a leading man of the Hunkpapa, feared a second attack on the camp from some point north. Gall said they had seen soldiers heading that way along the bluffs on the opposite bank.
The fight along the river flat—from the first sighting of soldiers riding toward the Hunkpapa camp until the last of them crossed the river and made their way to the top of the hill—had lasted about an hour. During that time, a second group of soldiers had shown itself at least three times on the eastern heights above the river. The first sighting came only a minute or two after the first group began to ride toward the Hunkpapa camp—about five minutes past 3. Ten minutes later, just before the first group formed a skirmish line, the second group was sighted across the river again, this time on the very hill where the first group would take shelter after their mad retreat across the river. At about half-past 3, the second group was seen yet again on a high point above the river not quite halfway between Reno Hill and the Cheyenne village at the northern end of the big camp. By then the first group was retreating into the timber. It is likely that the second group of soldiers got their first clear view of the long sprawl of the Indian camp from this high bluff, later called Weir Point.
The Yanktonais White Thunder said he saw the second group make a move toward the river south of the ford by the Cheyenne camp, then turn back on reaching "a steep cut bank which they could not get down." While the soldiers retraced their steps, White Thunder and some of his friends went east up and over the high ground to the other side, where they were soon joined by many other Indians. In effect, White Thunder said, the second group of soldiers had been surrounded even before they began to fight.
From the spot where the first group of soldiers retreated across the river to the next crossing place at the northern end of the big camp was about three miles—roughly a 20-minute ride. Between the two crossings steep bluffs blocked much of the river's eastern bank, but just beyond the Cheyenne camp was an open stretch of several hundred yards, which later was called Minneconjou Ford. It was here, Indians say, that the second group of soldiers came closest to the river and to the Indian camp. By most Indian accounts it wasn't very close.
Approaching the ford at an angle from the high ground to the southeast was a dry creek bed in a shallow ravine now known as Medicine Tail Coulee. The exact sequence of events is difficult to establish, but it seems likely that the first sighting of soldiers at the upper end of Medicine Tail Coulee occurred at about 4 o'clock, just as the first group of soldiers was making its dash up the bluffs toward Reno Hill and Crazy Horse and his followers were turning back. Two Moons was in the Cheyenne camp when he spotted soldiers coming over an intervening ridge and descending toward the river.
Gall and three other Indians were watching the same soldiers from a high point on the eastern side of the river. Well out in front were two soldiers. Ten years later, Gall identified them as Custer and his orderly, but more probably it was not. This man he called Custer was in no hurry, Gall said. Off to Gall's right, on one of the bluffs upriver, some Indians came into sight as Custer approached. Feather Earring, a Minneconjou, said Indians were just then coming up from the south on that side of the river "in great numbers." When Custer saw them, Gall said, "his pace became slower and his actions more cautious, and finally he paused altogether to await the coming up of his command. This was the nearest point any of Custer's party ever got to the river." At that point, Gall went on, Custer "began to suspect he was in a bad scrape. From that time on Custer acted on the defensive."


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Hardrock from the sidelines, part 2
To be continued, again ... I know, I know. There's still more I want to write. And this is my blog. :-)
I am a couch potato who loves reading your blog. Perhaps because I am a native Alaskan, and share your love of all that is beautiful and special about that great State.
I am the first to admit that I love food. No matter if I'm hiking at my own pace around the Swiss Alps (I live in Switzerland)or just hanging out at home.
I'm always amazed that food and nourishment seem to fall between the cracks when reading about your wonderful experiences. I'm sitting here worried that Beat is going to drop in his tracks because of no food.
Sorry, just my two cents worth. I'm hoping to read in Part 3 that everyone has a full tummy. Again, sorry, the "mom" in me is showing.
Thanks for blogging :-)
Susan — thanks for commenting. It's fun to hear from a Native Alaskan in Switzerland (and I wouldn't think anyone who hikes in the Alps could call themselves a couch potato.) You are right about food. It's one of my biggest struggles in my outdoor endeavors — getting proper nutrition for the effort. My stomach can be so unpredictable, and when it goes sour, eating anything is as unpleasant and futile as it can be trying to force down food when you have the flu. It's hard for me to even predict what will "stick," and sadly I've had the most success with candy, which really doesn't work well when it comes to performance and recovery. Beat usually fares better with stomach issues, but had a rare complete shutdown himself at Hardrock. Daniel gave us an idea for something I'd really like to try ... burritos with plain rice, black beans, salt, and avocado, wrapped and placed in drop bags. Bland yet filling, with good proteins, carbs, and fats.ReplyDelete
Congrats to Beat for finishing that beast.
>"these lives are all we have"
Yes! This is not a dress rehearsal, people.
Hello, first let me explain: I gently walk among the beautiful Alps on lovely trails because the Swiss want EVERYONE to enjoy their mountains! So my senior-citizen dog and I can walk along with the sporty types :-) One of those being my husband, who enjoys entering mountain marathons.
I love the idea of the drop-off burritos. I just feel bad to know that your stomach gets empty, but what you are describing sounds very tricky. I would never under-estimate the power of a good gummi. We have lots of those here, too, by the way.
Thanks for answering my question. Now on to read Part 3.


text: Oh, just to clarify, yes, that is the biggest issue I have with the couple overall And because they're so boring I find it actually kind of offensive that the tweens are so in love with them as a couple I mean, when has Aria been interesting? Answer: When her plotline has nothing to do with Ezra. She was cute when she was trying to set her mother on dates. She was funny when she was playing at the arcade with that one boy who had the heart condition, or when she went to see him fight. She was interesting when she was trying to be Vivian Darkbloom. She was interesting when she and Spencer were breaking into the office of that hotel. She was interesting when she suddenly had to fly a plane and was like OH HOLY CRAP. Ezra was involved in 0 of those stories.


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Discussion in '2009 Playoffs' started by max, Apr 18, 2009.
Yes, I'm soon to be 39 and if I beat her it would not be easy.
How many did she do? Looks like the world record for non-stop push-ups is: 10,507; Minoru Yoshida (1980)
27.5 for her and he supposedly did 30, but only 20 of them would be considered full pushups as he didn't go down low enough on all of them.
You definitely misread what I wrote.
Even that is being kind to him.
Yeah, they were more like gentle elbow flexes. I was impressed how fit Kenny was. He was doing push-ups and spinning around to face the cameragal.
There are 2 issues in question here, 1) Was the trade a good one? So far it appears no. Dumars appears to have underestimated his X-32yr guards resilience. Thats not to say that CB will lose it next year but so far he has been in top form. Combine that with an over-estimation of Stuckey and there you go. 2) Would the Pistons have been looking like Denver if CB were still here? NO I don't think so. The rest of the team had their problems.
You are right, we didn't have anybody like Melo who could slash right to the rim, an additional three point threat in Jr Smith, any big man who is as fast as Nene, and no enforcer in Martin.. all of them are young hungry guys with only Martin and Billups over 30 years of age.
Lakers trail by 17.....???...are u freeekin kidding me??????
Is Scola available? 18 points in the first half....
I am not sure who doing a worst job, the refs or Mark Jackson and JVG...their commentary in criticizing the refs and the players makes me really miss Reggie Miller, Doug Collins, and dare I say it ~Raspy PJ Carlisimo... and Jalen Rose and Avery Johnson really pale in comparison to Kenny, EJ and Charles.. Back to the game :Rockets came out aggressive and Lakers started off as if they had already won the game....Hopefully the Rockets don't self destruct and blow this, because Phil will not throw out the white flag until the end..
Derek Fisher is just so bad. He is d-league material. If and I mean IF LA survives Houston in this round, Billups' edge over the Lakers' point guards is significant to potentially lead them to an upset win. Billups has often flamed out in recent conference championship series... he won't do so against these creampuffs.
It seems like Kobe matches up well against the Nuggs on paper.
Not only that, but Billups is the only player in league history to have made 7 cons. trips to the conference finals since the playoff format change where each series is at least a best of 5 (changed from best of 3 in R1 to best of 5 in 1984, then to best of 7 in 2003). How many players have made 7 trips to the conference finals, period? Impressive indeed.
Once again the Laker players believe the hype that they would take care of business tonight and left their game in LA.... The local and national media experts all had the Laker winning tonight and getting ready to face Denver. Tim Legler, Jalen Rose etal...shut your mouth and let them play the game instead of not predicting, but telling us who will win.. who needs vets Yao and T-Mac when three second year guys basically win the game for you and Joe could have drafted two of them. Scola set the tone early to get the Rockets started and finishes with 24 pts and 12 boards and Aaron Brooks and Carl Landry finish off the Lakers in the 4th with their youth and quickness. Brooks dazzled the Lakers with 26 pts and dribble penetration and Landry was 6-6 from the field with 9 boards. We know the rockets signed Scola as FA in 2007 after the Spurs traded his draft rights, but let me remind you that Brooks was the 26th pick in the 2007 draft, (11 picks behind Stuckey and one ahead on Afflolo and 6'9 PF Landry was the first pick in the second round and 4 behind Afflolo.
Landry was looking good. Amazing that they are missing TMac, Yao, and Mutumbo and they still beat the Lakers convincingly.
Agreed. Although, for some reason Anthony has problems against LAL. edited to add; I'm also extremely impressed with Rick Adelman. I always thought he was OK not great, but his rotations/game plan/maneuvering this series has been fantastic.
And yet last year they looked like . . . well this year's Pistons. I'm on your page.
I know that they miss Ming but do you really think they're missing Tracy at this point??? ...addition by subtraction if you ask me. I expect the Rockets to aggressively shop T-Mac next year and I hope like heck that Joe has the sense to not pick up the phone when they call.
I'd rather gargle with razor blades, be in a threesome with aunt Esther and Woody and be in a hot tub with Flip Murray's momma than listen to JALEN ROSE talk!! Aggggggggghhhh!!
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Pine River man sentenced to 40 years for murder
Dane Joseph Riley of Pine River was sentenced Thursday, Feb. 13, in Cass County District Court to serve the statutory maximum of 40 years in prison for the murder of Mark Andrew Huesmann of Pine River, according to Cass County Attorney Christopher Strandlie.
A Cass County jury convicted Riley, 29, of second-degree intentional murder, ineligible person in possession of a firearm and interference with a dead body.
In a separate trial, the jury also found that aggravating factors existed, which warranted an upward departure from the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines. The jury found that Riley had treated Huesmann, 27, with particular cruelty when he burned and dismembered his body before burying him.
The jury also found that Riley is a dangerous offender.
Riley was further sentenced to serve 60 months for the firearm violation and one year for the interference with a dead body violation. Pursuant to Minnesota law, those sentences will be served concurrently with the murder sentence.
Ninth District Judge David TenEyck presided over the trial and sentencing.
In the five-day trial, the jury received evidence that on July 20, 2012, the Cass County Sheriff's Office was contacted in reference to a missing person report. Authorities learned that an adult male identified as Mark Andrew Huesmann had not been seen or heard from since July 13, 2012.
Investigation revealed that Riley had picked up Huesmann at a house sometime during the early morning hours of July 14. Officers were alerted to the presence of a burn pit located near the Riley's residence near Pine River.
In the pit, officers found the remains of charred clothing. Further search of the property led officers to two separate areas where it appeared there had been recent excavation. Huesmann's remains were subsequently located in this location.
An adult female residing at the Riley residence told officers she had been awakened by the sound of two gunshots in the early morning hours of July 14. She subsequently went outside where she observed Huesmann on the ground with Riley on top of him striking him in the chest area.
She further stated that she could hear Huesmann begging Riley to stop at which point she screamed. Riley ordered her back in to the trailer. Riley entered the trailer a short time later and told her not to say anything about what she had seen.
The Cass County Sheriff's Office and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension conducted the investigation. Assistant Minnesota State Attorney General Eric Schieferdecker assisted Strandlie with the prosecution of the case.


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LOA Samples
I was surprised that I could not find a few samples on line. Maybe Im a poor google hacker, but I found samples for all sorts of stuff, except LOAs.
So, does anyone know of a site or reference point with some good sample letters in it - I am looking to bounce what I have against a standard of some sort, or at least take some formatting and inclusion tips.
Thanks to all.


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Hey all, its been several days now and some players are still having a tough time getting into the game. As such, I thought the game has been released long enough to put down a comprehensive review of Champions Online.
Although I write this champions is technically in beta ..the real fact is the game is out and available to the public to purchase and play. As such, players are trying to make a decision as to whether or not this game is right for them (and spending ~$50). It is my hope that this review will help you with this decision. I will update and revise the review constantly through open beta as I expect many things will change.
Champions Online: The Review
"Super Fun PVE Super Bland PvP..and a Lot of Spandex in Between"
I worked hard to make it unbiased, fairly comprehensive and fun to read. Focusing on being straightforward as possible addressing why the highs arent so high, nor the lows so disastrous.
However I would really like your input. Aspects I overlooked, things you liked or didn't like, spelling mistakes, or any errors Ive made (I may be superhuman in this game, but I remain a mere mortal in life) .
I don't mind if you post how much you hate the review, just be constructive as to how I can improve. I actually encourage people to point out what they didnt like or dont agree with and why. Sometimes the harshest of critiques are the most useful.
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Spending spree
The first box from Sierra Trading Post arrived today. Inside was a badly needed pair of new trail-running shoes (because, yes, I am in the process of blaming my current foot woes on my assortment of terrible shoes. My overuse injury is definitely not my own fault, no way.) Also inside was this sweet new Marmot winter shell, all waterproof Gortex with all the pockets on the inside to keep your Power Bars and fruit snacks from freezing. I ordered the size large, which is a bit of a tent on me - plenty of room for a mixture of fleece layers, a full-sized Camelbak, and maybe a down coat that could be purchased sometime in the future.
Then today, while lamenting about losing an eBay auction for a sleeping bag, I finally bought the GPS I have been eyeing for a few months. Garmin eTrex Vista HCX. I was mulling all kinds of different GPS gadgets and their perks - heart-rate monitoring and elevation profiles and the like. But when I read somewhere that this one could record the points where you've traveled and relay them back to you should backtracking be required, well, I was sold on this one. Maybe someday I will care about how high I've climbed or how far I've come, but for now, with the whole big world threatening to leave me lost and wandering forever, I'll be happy with something that can simply tell me where I've been.
Among the other eBay treasures I have my eye on:
A Marmot -40 degree down sleeping bag. Never mind that I may only end up using it a couple times a year, and that I would have to travel quite a distance to camp somewhere where it even gets this cold. This bag would be my security blanket, my pacifier, and if I can somehow acquire it for a slightly less bloodsucking price by buying it used, I will cry warm tears of relief.
Two pair of Golite vapor barrier socks. All the warmth of wool, with none of the weight. The overcautious auction description promises that only a few people in thousands would even actually enjoy wearing these, given that they don't breathe at all. But given my love for Neoprene and PVC jackets, I think I may be one of those few.
A down coat to go under the shell. Also not a definite need. But can you tell I've become really, really obsessed with staying warm?
I really don't have any ideas for ski goggles dialed in just yet. I am skeptical of anti-fog claims ... every single one is dubious at best if you ask me. But I am looking for goggles with a clear lens, and probably just something really cheap so I won't feel bad about ruining them by supergluing a duck-bill-like flap of neoprene across the bottom (that's the best idea I've had yet when it comes to avoiding irreversible frost buildup.) If anyone has any suggestions, let me know.
I need a new face mask. Don't roll your eyes. Really, would you be able to resist something so delightfully tacky?


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Located on the rugged coast of Maine, the Camden International Film Festival returns for its seventh season from September 29 - October 2, 2011. Once again the Farnsworth Art Museum will serve as one of the festival's venues. Recognized as one of the top 25 film festivals in the world for documentary films and filmmakers, the festival highlights work that show dedication to craft and a unique and artistic approach to telling a darn good story. Films are selected because of their ability to arouse discussion on documentary film as an art form, a catalyst for change and as an outlet for the independent voice.
10:30 a.m. - NHF PRESENTS WORKING WATERFRONTS OF MAINE
Ticket information for these and all other CIFF screenings may be found here.


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Strange MUZAK Format Question
I know there are some sharp people on here. I'm working on a problem for my employer, who shall remain nameless, lets just say it's a large Pizza Chain.
We have a Muzak System, non DIP unit (no switches on the back to get it to red redbook discs).
The Muzak Disc itself is loaded with the following format:
About 400 .MPA formatted files (windows media format in MPEG format of some sort, unreadbale by anything I have, just errors out saying the file is corrupted or formatted wrong) This would be the music.
What I am trying to do is crack the code for making my own Muzak disk. Why? I am trying to take my own Jazz Library and load them up with a disc for Friday and Saturday nights (our big family nights) with tons of Sinatra, Martin, etc. on MUZAK format, which I know someone out there must have done already.
Anyone know anything or be able to find anything on this? Any help is appreciated. I've done my usual rounds and come up empty handed and been at this 3 days now.


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Real Girls' Guide: 6 Amazing New Ways To Braid Your Hair
"After you've filed your nails into the desired shape, pushed back your cuticles" —remember, don't cut them— "and apply a basecoat, then paint your nails with a pumpkin-colored orange polish as your base/background," says Whitehill. Essie Nail Polish in Fear or Desire was used here.
"Swipe an orangey-red polish onto the corner of a makeup wedge, and then start dabbing the paint on your nail slighty away from the cuticle, so that you can still see a sliver of the pumpkin-shaded paint you applied in step one," she says. "Just make sure you can see the pores of the sponge before pressing the polished sponge onto your nail repeatedly, laying down the first coat. If you have too much paint on it, it could look runny and you'll lose the ombré, sheered-out effect." Use Essie Nail Polish in Hip-Anema, like our hand model did here.
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Dopamine-producing neurons in the human brain
Neurosciences Institute hosts international panel
By Christi Fish
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(April 21, 2009)--The UTSA Neurosciences Institute will host a panel discussion with leading international dopamine physiologists presenting new research with moderated discussion from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Biotechnology, Sciences and Engineering Building (BSE) Room 2.102 on the UTSA Main Campus. The subject of the full-day scientific symposium is "Ion Channels and Firing Patterns of Dopamine Neurons." The event is open to the Texas research community and media representatives.
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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Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that has a significant impact on behavior, cognition, motor activity and the association of sensory cues with expected rewards. Altered dopamine transmission in the brain has been connected to a broad range of pathophysiologies, including addiction, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and Parkinson's Disease.
The intermittent release of dopamine is a critical information-processing signal in the brain that underlies an array of motivated behaviors. The panel members will discuss how this patterned activity is generated at the cellular level.
Panel members and topics are:
Bruce Bean, Ph.D., Harvard Medical School (Boston)
"Ionic Currents Controlling Pacemaking of Dopaminergic Neurons in the Substantia Nigra and VTA"
Carlos Paladini, Ph.D., UTSA (San Antonio)
"How NMDA Currents Induce Bursting in Dopaminergic Neurons"
Jochen Roeper, M.D., Ph.D., Goethe University (Frankfurt, Germany)
"ATP-Sensitive Potassium Channels in the Control of Burst Firing in Dopamine Neurons"
James Surmier, Ph.D., Northwestern University (Chicago)
"Pacemaking Without L-Type Calcium Channels in Dopaminergic Neurons"
John Williams, Ph.D., Oregon Health and Science University (Portland)
"The Kinetics of Dopamine Transmission in the VTA"
About the UTSA Neurosciences Institute
A multidisciplinary research organization for integrated brain studies, the mission of the UTSA Neurosciences Institute is to foster a collaborative community of scientists committed to studying the biological basis of human experience and behavior, and the origin and treatment of nervous system diseases.
Areas of focus include nervous system development; neuronal and network computation; sensory, motor and cognitive function; learning and memory, and the disease processes that impact them; implementing mathematical and computational tools in experimental neurobiology; and mathematical theory of neurons and nervous systems.


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Rock SC
The Quay Rock Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 6LB
United Kingdom
Mark Stacey
Probably the best venue on the calendar! Rock provides three days of sun, sand and sea. Accommodation is readily available either in dorms at the club or holiday houses nearby.
For those who haven't been before, the event is almost a mini nationals with gate starts and 6 races over 3 days. Many Larkies make a longer weekend of it as there are cheap flats available Thursday to Thursday. Contact John Bray (Holiday Lets) on 01208 863206 in Rock for details. For those who have been before - you know just how good Rock can be!!
Sailing is held either in the bay or in the estuary mouth, depending on the conditions. It can take a good 45 minutes to get to the starting area so don't be slow to launch. Launching is off a sheltered beach, but beware of sandbanks on the way out.
Getting there is quite quick along the A30, but don't underestimate the time take for the last few winding miles - best travelled late on Friday night, or the day before, as flats run from Thursday to Thursday.
From Exeter, take the A30 towards Bodmin. After Launceston, take the A395 and join the A39 towards Wadebridge. In Wadebridge, turn right following signposts to Rock. After 2 miles, turn left towards Rock. Follow the road to the river - the club is on the foreshore.
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text: I'll cut to the chase... I bought some gear today with it came approximately 60 or so 10 frame deeps and mediums. everything was neatly stacked indoors.... for the last 25 years. Being star struck by the nostalgia of the time machine I was in I went ahead and shook on the deal. I started by loading up the smaller items (smokers, uncapping knives stainless storage tanks, etc.) anyhoo, as i started loading the boxes into my truck it became evident that there was something not quite right. Most of the boxes had been stored with the frames and foundation which was severely degraded, well it was black and fell apart when I pulled the frame, It got worse the deeper I delved. I figured what the heck, could spend a little time sanitizing, washing you know,, a little elbow grease, afterall, all the wood ware is in decent condition. Sooooo being the newbee that I am and not having much local support (due to my own reclusive self) checked a few sites and it seemed taboo to use equipment in this condition. Would it be a much better service to the local bee community if I was to sacrifice this woodenware to the burnpile or would it be safe to refurbish since it has been out of service for so long. Is it possible for parasites and whatnot to incubate for this long? My intentions were to sell/give most of the woodenware away as I have no need for 10 frame hives at this time, or more hives at all for that matter so discarding would not be much of a loss. look forward to any input and sorry for the most likely rhetorical question.


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Found this with google
This might help too
Hey guys, new here, so if this is in the wrong place feel free to move it.
I just recently moved to Denver CO, and am looking for a range to shoot at. Back home in St.Louis MO there was a private range, if you were a member you could go there any time of the day and there was no range master or supervision. I would like to locate a range like this in Denver, so that I can keep practicing things such as drawing from a holster, which would not normally be allowed at a typical range.
Thanks guys!
Found this with google
This might help too
That silver bullet place is like 1 mile from my apartment, but they don't let you shoot anytime of the day unsupervised I am looking for some privately owned "underground" type of a place, you know, the kind you find out about by "word of mouth" wink wink


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Schooldinners homemade!
Hi guys. I am a big Jamie fan and I thought it might be interesting for you to know about Streetchef!
Streetchef is following Jamie`s Schooldinners footsteps straight into school playgrounds. We are giving out home made food, like soups and other simple dishes for kids and parents to try. Everybody gets also a free recipe, to try out at home! The Streetchef recipes are very simple and easy to follow. We want to get people back into their kitchens and want to prove that homemade food is doable, even with little time and money. Jamie made people aware and we want to keep this awareness going! You can go on our webpage and can even watch a video about Streetchef. email@example.com
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Re: Schooldinners homemade!
Hi. Everybody who loves Schooldinners might like to know about Streetchef... www.steetchef.webeden.co.uk
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Re: Schooldinners homemade!
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Holding materialism and conspicuous consumption in very low regard. Pronounced "A-materialistic", like "asexual". Because "antimaterialism" was taken (it means something religious).
Doug - There are plenty of great women out there, but I just can't take a woman seriously if I see she has Coach shoes, or if she has Prada or D&G sunglasses.
Doug - I know, I'm just amaterialistic.
Doug - I know, I'm just amaterialistic.
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Alumna Kay Anske speaks to UTSA students
UTSA alumna speaks on foreign service field
By Kris Rodriguez
Public Affairs Specialist
(May 12, 2009)--UTSA political science students learned about careers in foreign service when Kay Anske, consul general at the American Embassy in Guatemala, visited the UTSA Main Campus last month.
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 visit to the class of Boyka Stefanova, UTSA assistant professor of political science, was part of the Department of State's Hometown Diplomats program. The program returns seasoned diplomats to their native homes to promote careers in the Foreign Service.
"We want people who are interested in the joy of discovering the world and learning and living with other cultures," said Anske. "We also offer valuable internships that could serve as stepping stones to rewarding careers with the Foreign Service."
Anske received a bachelor's degree in history and political science from St. Mary's University and a minor in sociology from The University of Texas at San Antonio.
She joined the U.S. Foreign Service in 1981 and has lived in nine countries including two terms in Karachi, Pakistan and Guatemala City, Guatemala, where she serves as consul general. As consul general, she works with Guatemalan policy makers to help develop a democratic civil society with a diversified economy.
Anske said the Foreign Service offers a variety of careers in officer positions in the areas of politics, economics, culture, management, information and counseling.
To apply for positions with the Foreign Service, applicants must have a bachelor's degree, be a U.S. citizen, and be at least 21 years of age. If accepted, applicants must pass a written exam, oral exam and background security check. The process takes approximately 18 months.
For more information, visit the U.S. State Department Careers Web site.


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- Headboard requires a box spring/foundation (not included).
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Simple sophistication comes to life with our elegant Alexis Wingback Headboard. Designed to bring boutique-inspired style right into to your bedroom, the Alexis Wingback Headboard is the perfect way to give your bedroom a warmer, more welcoming feel. A play on an elegant shape that originated in the 18th-century, our sleek rendition comes to life with a sturdy pine frame, curvy tufting, and a luxurious velvet finish. The polyester velvet upholstery is available in a wide array of beautiful colors and intriguing patterns so you choose the one that best highlights your bedroom's décor.
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text: I would imagine though that the team can't lowball the longer term contract too much because the player still has the choice to sign the franchise tag offer and take more money 100% upfront for 1 year. Beatty had been making less than $1 million per year on his previous contract. All of a sudden, you'd give him a chance to sign almost $10 million in guaranteed money for one year? That long term contract better have some $$ to outweigh that. I just don't think he's a top Tackle in the league to warrant a franchise tag in my opinion.


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Circuit Box - HAF XB mod
I was going to do my next mod in a Switch 810. That was until the HAF XB came out and I HAD to have one. This build will be fully watecooled and build around an i7-3770k and a pair of XFX 6870's and will feature a black and green theme with custom windows and LOTS of sweet laser-cut accessories from my good friend Thomas at White Light Laser.
First off HUGE thanks to my current sponsors Lepa and Enermax!
Lepa supplied 5 LP70D12R fans and Enermax supplied a Platimax 1200W PSU!
Alright small update for the first one, but there's plenty more to come.
I took out the factory mesh on the top panel and made a window for it.
Next up I started getting some hardware mounted so I could figure out the routing for my tubing. The board shown here is just for mock-up.
Next I drilled mounting holes for the pump mount and mounted the pump.
Then I drilled holes for the reservoir mount. Being that this case is short and fat rather than the typical tall and skinny I decided to mount the res to the back panel.
Here's a shot with the board and GPU's I'll be using. I'll be using my current XFX 6870's paired with their EK blocks. The board shown here I'll be using along with an i7-3770k and the EK block shown here. I still need to strip the block mounting bracket from the last mod and repaint it black for this one. I also plan to remove the MB heatskink setup and paint the blue trim pieces green to match the rest of the mod.
And last up a shot of the green/black paracord I'll be using to sleeve all the cables for the mod.
I've got some Mayhem's pastel mint green coolant mixed up and waiting for the build as well. I think the whole black and green theme will look killer in this.
I'm also debating on adding another 120mm rad in the floor in the 5.25" drive bays for some extra cooling, but we'll see.
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|23rd Jan 2013, 20:11
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Nice case (and bits) - the links on your post however are incorrect, you might want to update these.
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|24th Jan 2013, 23:01
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I'd like to welcome Performance-PCs.com as the latest sponsor! They'll be supplying some extra goodies for the build! If you need ANYTHING modding-related make them your first stop!
|1st Feb 2013, 01:59
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Time for an update
The two 6870 waterblocks were starting to get slightly stained, so I took them apart and hit them with some Mother's metal polish with the Dremel and buffing wheel and cleaned them up pretty good.
I also cleaned up the nickel on the CPU waterblock as well as stripped the old paint of the retention bracket and re-painted it black
I also got my care package in from Performance-PCs! I got a second XSPC 120mm radiator, some Bitspower fittings and some other assorted goodies.
I decided to mount the second 120mm rad on the bottom of the case in the 5.25" drive bay compartment. I'll be using a fan controller but it's short and won't interfere with the fan/rad setup at all.
I also removed almost all of the 3- and 5-way snake rotary fittings to clean up the overall look. It looks much cleaner this way and the Duralene tubing I'll be using is very flexible so I don't need perfectly straight line-of-sight from one barb to the next.
Next up I drilled a hole at the back of the case for the Bitspower panel fitting. This will allow me to connect the reservoir and pump through the back panel of the case.
I had to notch the motherboard tray support just a tad so the panel fitting lock ring would fit properly.
Then I installed the necessary rotary and barb fittings to line everything up.
I also got my i7-3770K in for the build.
I used my custom fan template from White Light Laser to mark the bottom of the case to cut out for the 120mm intake fan for the lower radiator.
Silly me marked the holes for the 120mm fan but marked (and unfortunately cut) the large hole for the 140mm fan. No worries though, I'll make something to clean it up.
Next I made an accent piece for under the pump mount. This not only gives a little look to the pump mount it also raises it 1/8" so the pump to radiator fittings line up better.
Then I sleeved the pump's wires with the black/green paracord. This was my first time working with paracord and I like it a lot.
And finally I cut a small piece of tubing for the pump intake. The crystal block is a "T" style and the system temp sensor will go into the bottomside opening.
That's it for now!
|10th Feb 2013, 03:42
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Minor update time.
I got a Bitfenix Recon fan controller to keep the system cool
Next I swapped the small piece of tubing leading into the pump for a Bitspower crystal link to clean things up
Then I got some sleeving done. I sleeved the 120mm and 80mm Lepa fans as well as the wiring for the front panel buttons and LEDs. I also removed the wiring for the front panel audio as I will have no use for it.
Then I cut out all the plastic honeycomb mesh that's molded into the front panel. I'll be keeping the steel mesh that covers the intake but I wanted that plastic stuff gone.
Lastly I drilled and mounted a 16mm Lamptron switch. This will turn on and off the case lighting.
That's it for now!
|16th Feb 2013, 23:14
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Interesting box to mod! Look forward to seeing what you do with it.
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|17th Feb 2013, 08:48
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Looks like a nice mod. I don't like the paracord colour but other than that it looks great!
|17th Feb 2013, 10:29
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I definitely prefer this version of the HAF, looking good so far.
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|17th Feb 2013, 11:34
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I'm really liking it dude! Keep up the good work!
|17th Feb 2013, 15:43
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Looking good enough to sub! Maybe to clean up that 140 mm hole you could say, buy a 140 mm fan
Either that or make a square 140mm clear acrylic bracket, with a 120mm hole it it, then frost and light it. Voila. Lighted fan bracket.
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|17th Feb 2013, 18:15
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I do however like the idea of the spacer plate - I think I'll have my laser guy cut one up with the rest of my stuff.
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Glad to help.
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|3rd Mar 2013, 20:12
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Update time!
I started off by sleeving all of the cables for the fan controller.
Next I tackled the vortex in the reservoir issue I was getting. I decided to cut a small piece of acrylic and thread it into the outlet.
And it worked beautifully
I also scooped up a G1.Sniper 2 from Lee Harrington for the build, this will fit the theme much better.
Next I designed and made the circuit board that will read and display the coolant temp and flow rate. I designed it in Eagle CAD as i do all of my boards. I decided to make it single-sided to it'd be easier to etch and solder together.
I printed the board layouts onto inkjet photo paper with a laser printer. The small boards on the bottom are for something else - I'll get to that in a bit.
Then I placed the printed side down on a piece of single-sided copper board and ran them through the laminator a few times to transfer the toner to the PCB.
Then they went into a warm etchant bath until all of the exposed copper was dissolved.
Then I trimmed the control board to it's proper size.
Next I drilled all the holes and soldered in the components. The ribbon cable is going to connect to the board that will have the LCD mounted to it which I still need to make.
Now most of you probably know that the G1 series of boards come with green LEDs in the heatsink assembly. Well Thomas is cutting me out some custom GPU backplates along with all the other laser-cut parts so I figured I'd like UV LED's to light it up rather than green ones. This is where that small board comes in. I picked up some 0603 SMD UV LED's and resistors and made a replacement PCB for it. These things are TINY!
Here is the board I made next to the one out of the board - looks like I measured the LED spacing correctly.
And a couple shots with the new PCB installed into the motherboard.
And a shot of it with my UV green fan template lit up.
That's all for now!
|8th Sep 2013, 15:11
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Alright it's been a while but I've got a small update. I swapped the Primochill LRT tubing for some E22 10/12 solid tubing. I think it looks much better.
I ran out of the E33 tubing so I just used a BP crystal link fitting for the return line to the res.
And a preview of one of my fan grills from White Light Laser
|10th Sep 2013, 12:44
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All of it looks awesome, but that hard tubing, the loop you have done is insane! its got to be up there in the top 5 cleanest loops in my opinion!
|7th Apr 2014, 23:05
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OK so it's been a LONG time but I've been working on getting this done. She's 99% - almost done Time to post some long-needed updates!
Here's all the goodies I got from White Light Laser:
|7th Apr 2014, 23:31
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Next up I got the side panels done. I measured and cut out the panels for the windows
I opened up the lower guide track and slid a white LED strip into the track to light up the window etchings.
Then I filed the cuts smooth and put some edge molding on then mounted the windows with 3M VHB tape.
Next I got to work on polishing the GPU blocks and the EK bridge link block and got the blocks mounted.
Now for strange unknown reasons EK chose to NOT put a G1/4" threaded hole on the bottom side of the bridge, only the bottom right side. Well that's useless isn't it? With the way the flow is set up I need the flow to enter the left side of the bridge and exit the right. This is due to the universal GPU blocks having a dedicated flowpath.
So I picked up an 11.5mm plastic drill and a G1/4" BSPP tap from McMaster and made my own hole.
Now the topside of the bridge block has one threaded hole recessed into the block while the other is not. Presumably the recess is for the plug to sit flush once it's installed. However this needs to be my exit and because of the recess I can't install a fitting here. So I took the Dremel out and milled out the recess enough to allow the installation of Bitspower's new rigid tubing compression fittings.
After that was done the blocks were all mounted and I got to work redoing the tubing to and from the GPU's.
I also picked up a green Bitspower LED station to make hooking up all my LED's easier. I wired the ground on the LED station's Molex power to the switch I mounted in the front panel earlier. This allows me to turn off all the lights if I want.
Then I installed white LED's into the CPU block, GPU blocks and the bridge block.
And here we are ready to fill!
Next update coming tomorrow
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Ótimo projeto, gostei muito das figuras no acrílico, uma boa ideia.
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Rolls-Royce has officially dropped dozens of images and plenty of details on its new "baby" saloon, the Ghost. The new Roller won't be seen publicly for another week, when it'll formally bow in Frankfurt, but we now know that its 6.6-liter V12 generates an impressive 575 lb-ft of torque at 1,500 rpm, along with 563 horsepower in U.S. trim. The 212.6-inch body stretches over a 129.7 inch long wheelbase, and the whole car weighs in at 5,445 pounds unloaded. Link
I really like this car, much better looking than the Phantom imo.
better looking but i still see some kenworth in there.
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It has a nice ass.
It's such a beautiful sedan.
I love the exterior. Very beautiful and it really shows that Rolls-Royce can be timeless, yet modern.
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I really like the tail lights, they kind or remind me of the outgoing XJ.
G-Street:Whats power reserve mean?It shows how much horsepower you have left before you're at maximum HP. It probably factors in throttle input and rpms. I think the Veyron has this (useful?) feature too.
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It's a pointless feature in my opinion. Then again, no one really NEEDS the umbrella holders. Or the tray tables, or the coach doors....All nice to have though
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Nice ride. I like how Rolls-Royce plays up the gothic aspects of their cars with the names like Phantom and Ghost. Very fitting with the style of the cars, yet also in keeping with the fact that while their clients demand elegance, they may still want to keep a relatively low profile, as opposed to a flashier Bentley.
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KALISPELL, Mont. - Jordan Linn Graham's arraignment leaves mixed feelings in the Flathead. Some are happy to see the case move forward, and others are questioning why Graham denied all three charges.
On social media, we reached out to dozens of Jordan Graham's Facebook friends before and after she pleaded not guilty. Those who answered expressed shock and anger. One friend said he "always thought Jordan was odd, but never imagined she was capable of murder." Another we talked to said Jordan "has lied to a lot of us" and feels "badly that she didn't have any other options."
A close family friend to the Johnson's, Tracey Maness, tells us she's happy about the charges.
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I have comedy on the brain somehow, today, and so I thought today we should turn our discussion towards movie comedians (or comediennes).
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text: While the first post in this series prepared you to begin the journey of becoming a Group Fitness Instructor and the second post provided you tips to get your career started, this final post will discuss how you can continue to advance your knowledge and skills and take your fitness career to the next level! Tip 17: Take continuing education courses Whether you travel to continuing education workshops or opt to explore e-learning (online courses and webinars), it's your professional responsibility to keep your fingers on the pulse of the constantly changing industry landscape. For example, just a few years ago static stretching in the warm-up for group classes was the norm following most fitness standards. Now, recent research has found rhythmic, limbering and active dynamic stretching much more appropriate and safe as part of the warm-up. 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Whether you choose an immediate download or a hard copy DVD, filmed class or workshop, they help you: Earn CECs at your pace Explore examples to incorporate into the classes you teach, including those outside of your comfort zone like new exercises and movement patterns and new program designs that surprise your classes and keep experiences fresh Focus on the personality of the presenter as well as the educational value of the content Note: More important that the professional quality of the DVD, consider the authority and expertise of the source of the information and the nature of the content being presented. Tip 21: Film yourself! With an iPhone, smartphone or digital camcorder, have a friend or colleague film 9 minutes of your work at least every month when you're starting out your career. The first 3 minutes should include a portion of your warm-up, the next 3 minutes should include a portion of the conditioning segment of class, and the final 3 minutes should be from your final phase. Watch each clip three times, taking notes on your need for improvement – watch it with the volume muted so you can interpret your visual cueing abilities; watch it with the volume turned up and your eyes closed to see if you can follow everything based on what you hear; and finally, watch it for the total kinesthetic approach to your clips, jotting in your notebook your need for improvements. Tip 22: Formulate your classes Based on what you take away from watching and learning from others coupled with ideas from all of the other tips in this series of posts, it's time to formulate your own classes. Immediately after you take classes from other instructors, jot in your notebook the format of that class, such as "chest, lunges, arms, squats." 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If you want to see what they probably did in the old days when they climbed with construction nuts e-mail me and I will send you a photo.
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In the old days though Tony Lourens( I don't know him, just e-mailed him) told me they would of used hemp rope instead of wire.
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Hello i live in Nova Scotia Canada and i am heading into my second year of beekeeping and i was wondering what pollen supplement is the better one to get ? also when should i put it on ? It is still snowing off and on and temps run around -15 C to 5 C it's been a strange winter , but i have been keeping an eye on the bees and they gobbled up the sugar cakes i made for them and some of the pollen subtitute i made in late fall. i didn't know if the substitute was good enough or not .
I have read a lot on different supplements rather than using substitutes and i think the supplements are better due to them having actual pollen in them. but i don't really know what is the best one to go with
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Kauai's main airport is Lihue Airport (LIH) in southeastern Lihue. Many airlines now offer non-stop service to Kauai. There is also the option of flying into Honolulu International Airport (HNL) on Oahu first and then heading to Kauai.
Airport travel tips
• Check-in baggage is limited to 2 pieces per person.
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The important thing therefore is to understand what is making the difference!
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That's why its good to understand the basic setting with the Theory of Living Things. Genetics plus co-evolution is the science of survivability, of flourishing, of population success or failure.
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"The apricot preserves bring a very special flavor to the pork. I serve it with good old corn bread, which can be made in advance and tastes great with any meat." Patricia Swart - Bridgeton, Nersey
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- 6 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper blend
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup sugar-free apricot preserves
- 1 tablespoon minced chives
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Sprinkle pork with garlic pepper blend. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chops in oil on each side.
- Combine the preserves, chives and salt; spoon over chops. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5-6 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with sauce. Yield: 6 servings.
Originally published as Pork Chops with Apricot Sauce in Healthy Cooking February/March 2010, p63
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Reviewed Apr. 24, 2012
"Very Good!This will be in my rotation of recipes."
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"These chops had an excellent taste. The sauce was beautiful. And yes, I would fix it again and again"