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Curbside Chaos in Crescent Park
Original post made by Curbside perpetrator, Crescent Park, on Sep 19, 2007
Rest assured, Lynn, that it was a misunderstanding that led to that shredder being out there for so long. It wasn't even ours, and it didn't get the "Free" sign on it right away. Ahh well, good to know we have such alert neighbors, looking out for our common welfare. [Portion removed by Palo Alto Online staff.]
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a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Sep 19, 2007 at 12:24 pm
Dear Curbside perpetrator,
It's too bad that your neighbors didn't just knock on your door and ask politely for you to move the unsightly mess of a paper shredder. Better yet, they could be neighborly and take it off your hands for you. Afterall, reduce, reuse, recycle is the mantra of this oh, so green, open-minded, tolerant, and idyllic community where everyone is supposed to walk on water... or perhaps you didn't get that memo.
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a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Sep 19, 2007 at 1:02 pm
Good for you.
Putting out what is of no use to you and maybe of use to someone else is what zero waste is all about.
a resident of Crescent Park
on Sep 19, 2007 at 3:12 pm
Curbside Perpetrator, shredders can be very dangerous; little kids have been known to get their fingers caught in them. You ought to be thankful no one took the "free" shredder, got hurt, and sued you!!!!
a resident of Crescent Park
on Sep 20, 2007 at 9:52 am
So you dump trash in front of your house and you don't expect the neighbors to get upset?
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Sep 20, 2007 at 9:58 am
I never said that the neighbors shouldn't get upset, and I never said the trash should stay outside for weeks. If something is potentially dangerous, it should be rendered safe in some way.
What I did say is that in light of the zero waste policy, it makes sense to find new owners for our unwanted junk so that we don't have to throw it out.
If no-one wants it, it becomes trash and that it what our city doesn't want.
Seems to make sense to me.
Alternatively, we could get rid of the zero waste policy.
a resident of another community
on Sep 20, 2007 at 3:56 pm
Did you read Curbside perpetrator thread?
She said it wasn't theirs, so somebody dumped it in front of her house.... (same happened to me once, I just left the article on the sidewalk where by municipal ordinance belongs to the City of Palo Alto)
she wrote:
"It wasn't even ours, and it didn't get the "Free" sign on it right away"
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a resident of Midtown
on Sep 20, 2007 at 4:54 pm
This wouldn't be controversial if it was in midtown- where the homes aren't so fancy and neat like those overpriced meccas in "Crescent Park"- were used to neighbors without
a fleet of yard crews- blowers moving leaves around- and while are lawns might not be as green- and we might even have some junk laying around outside our homes- we seem to get along a little bit more amicably then the folks who paid so very much to live here.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Sep 21, 2007 at 1:01 am
Perhaps there happened to be a wee bit o' bile in someone's morning coffee?
Seems to me that if someone has a concern about a paper shredder or anything else "unsightly" sitting outside a neighbors' homes, they should initially bring their diplomatically-worded concerns to said neighbors and ask about the origins and intended purpose of said objects.
Seems to me that assuming one's neighbor is deliberately and willfully "uglifying the neighborhood", and then taking a cowardly anonymous approach of photos and articles, isn't exactly the behavior of a conscientious neighbor with the well-being of everyone in the neighborhood in mind.
A neighborhood with anonymously vindictive neighbors wouldn't seem to me to be a very attractive neighborhood to live in, regardless of a few items left lying around. Sometimes attitudes can be every bit as unsightly as stray paper shredders.
a resident of Midtown
on Sep 21, 2007 at 8:27 pm
Unwanted articles of many kinds can be offered to others via www.freecycle.org. There's a Freecycle list just for Palo Alto; maybe someone on the list could have used the paper shredder? Just a note for anyone who has other unwanted, but useable, stuff at home. Thx and good luck!
a resident of Crescent Park
on Sep 24, 2007 at 8:22 am
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Emerging Markets Morning Roundup: Syria Military Action Likely Delayed; Indonesia, India Shore Up Currencies
U.S. is likely to face delays in carrying out military actions in Syria. Phew. Emerging Asia recovers today.
The Philippines grew 7.5% in the second quarter, making it the strongest performer within ASEAN. Philippines Stock Exchange PSEi Index rallied 3.6% today.
In response to rising oil price, India said it would sell dollars to the country's three state-run oil refiners through a designated commercial bank, to shift the bulk of the refiners' demand for dollar away from open market. Indian rupee gained 1.6% mid-day. The S&P BSE SENSEX Index gained 1.5%. Indian rupee gained 1.5% against the dollar.
Bank Indonesia raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.5% to combat inflation and shore up rupiah. Jakarta Stock Exchange Composite Index gained 1.7%. Indonesian rupiah gained 2.9%.
BRIC and South Africa set up a joint bank aimed to fund developing countries' infrastructure projects. This joint bank has an initial capitalization of $50 billion.
China is encouraging its banks to securitize their loans so the banks can manage their balance sheets better. Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index lost 0.2%.
PetroChina (PTR) and Kunlun Energy (KLYCY) recovered a bit from the corruption scandals, gaining 1.8% and 2.6% today. Hong Kong Hang Seng Index gained 0.8%.
U.S. and ASEAN defense ministers met on Wednesday to discuss security issues in the South China Sea. Malaysia took a different stance from its neighbors and said it was not worried about how often Chinese ships patrolled the area. FTSE Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Composite Index gained 1%.
Rubber farmers in Thailand are pressuring the government to boost rubber prices as it did for rice farmers. Stock Exchange of Thailand SET Index gained 1.3%.
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Bank of America Corp. (BAC), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) and Citigroup Inc. had long-term credit grades reduced to A- from A by Standard & Poor's after the ratings firm revised criteria for dozens of the world's biggest lenders.
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S&P, a unit of New York-based McGraw-Hill Cos. (MHP), has been changing the way it looks at debt after its faulty grades contributed to the credit-market seizure that brought down Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. and Bear Stearns Cos. It started to review the methodology in December 2008, months after the collapse of those two firms.
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S&P analysts wrote earlier this month that the new ratings would reflect "a potential shift in the power balance of global banking." In August, S&P downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating from AAA, citing political failure to reduce record deficits. The ratings company downgraded the six largest U.S. banks while upgrading two Chinese lenders.
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Inside Pitch: Playboy.com's 2012 Baseball Preview Part III
With only two days before the first pitch is thrown, we're looking at teams on the rise.
We've covered teams on the decline and teams well out of contention. Today we'll be looking at teams on the rise and whether they've got the peices together for a playoff run.
Arizona Diamondbacks
A debate broke out late last season as to whether the Diamondbacks surge to the top of the NL West was by fluke or design. The Giants bottoming out certainly played a role, but a youth movement is afoot in the desert and it only got better in the offseason. The acquisition of Trevor Cahill sures up an already good rotation, Jason Kubel gives them more top-of order on base potential and the Justin Upton/Miguel Montero tandem looks like a winner. They could make a race out of the West again.
Best Asset: RF Justin Upton. Look out for: SP Daniel Hudson. Strategy: Fluke? Maybe, but this team got a taste of winning and not all the cylinders were working. If Ian Kennedy continues to pitch like an ace and Aaron Hill can rediscover his swing, this club could be knocking on the door come October again. Projected Finish: 3rd NL West.
Cincinnati Reds
In one of the off-season's more perplexing moves the Padres shipped Mat Latos to the Reds for Edison Volquez and a handful of prospects. No knocks to Volquez but he's been hit or miss; the Reds dumped a question mark for a young fireballer with a promising future. Their rotation is young, cost-effective (at least for a few more years) and good. If all the cogs in their lineup work like they did last year, these guys could surprise in an NL Central that got considerably weaker.
Best Asset: 1B Joey Votto. Look out for: SP Mat Latos/Aroldis Chapman. Strategy: Pitching is the key to success in the NL and the Reds have got some. With Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder gone to greener pastures, the Reds should be able to work over weaker divisional lineups. Projected Finish: 1st in the NL Central.
Miami Marlins
The word of the day in Florida is 'new.' New stadium, new name, new uniform, new manager, new faces. The Marlins went out and spent this offseason like the world was ending and the on-paper results look good. The core was already there; we've seen what LoMo and Giancarlo (Mike) Stanton can do. If Hanley Ramirez can stay healthy he'll have both of them and Jose Reyes to bat around. Meanwhile, Mark Buehrle and Carlos Zambrano join an already solid rotation and Heath Bell will take over as a bona fide closer. The fish added parts in all the right places and will be ready to contend in 2012.
Best Asset: SP Josh Johnson. Look out for: RF Giancarlo Stanton/SP Anibal Sanchez. Strategy: Let loose. The Marlins can play. They can score runs, they can throw strikes and they can win games. Don't be surprised to see them run away with the wild card. Projected Finish: 2nd in the NL East.
Kansas City Royals
2013: that's the year floating around in baseball circles that the Royals will be a force. Obviously we're a season shy of that but the lineup is looking better and better. Power lives where it should at the corners with Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakas poised to at least learn if not breakout. Experience in the outfield is a plus and though their rotation looks spotty now, in a year's time it will be loaded with top end talent like Mike Montgomery and Jake Odorizzi.
Best Asset: A young core, under team control for a while. Look out for: Anyone under the age of 25. Strategy: KC has been playing the waiting game for a while but they're almost there. Put the AL Central on notice; when the farm finally comes full bore in the bigs, these guys will contend. Projected Finish: 3rd in AL Central.
Toronto Blue Jays
It seems like only yesterday the Jays were imploding a team they thought could contend but couldn't. Now they're back on the rise with young guns Colby Rasmus, Brett Lawrie and J.P. Arencibia holding down three key positions and Jose Bautista holding down the rest. They added some veteran arms to their pen and have a lot of young depth present and waiting in the wings of their rotation. The only trouble now is getting past a very tough AL East.
Best Asset: RF Jose Bautista. Look out for: 3B Brett Lawrie. Strategy: There is more balance in Toronto then there has been in years past. Several players (Rasmus, Lind, Lawrie) have yet to max their potential so the ceiling is high. This club could contend anywhere else except the AL East; to compete they will require the collapse of another club which is out of their control. Projected Finish: 4th in the AL East.
Washington Nationals
The baseball world blinked and the Nationals went from an also-ran to a contender overnight. They have a full-loaded six man rotation that can hurl and a bullpen that can hold it down. Their lineup does have some question marks; it lacks on base potential which means it lacks runs but how many will they really have to score if they're only giving up three or four a game? Once top prospect Bryce Harper (literally number one on the list) is added to the equation this could be a dangerous club.
Best Asset: A front-to-back lights out pitching staff. Look out for: RF Bryce Harper. Strategy: If the Nats can add a top of the order bat they can go far. They have to try to contend in one of baseball's toughest divisions but things are looking up. Projected Finish: 3rd in the NL East.


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A word possibly first coined by the science fiction writer Rudy Rucker. I think he meant by it a person who is into numbers a lot, but doesn't think about their meaning, usefulness, or statistical validity.
The baseball fan computed the Earned Run Averages of his favorite pitchers out to 4 decimal places, which makes him a numberskull.
by Salfadoor Dolly April 11, 2012


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You can install a solar hot water kit yourself to supplement your existing system and save on energy costs. The system will often pay for itself in several years.
All photos courtesy of FAFCO.
If you've ever left a garden hose lying across your lawn on a sunny day and felt the nice hot water coming out the end, you know that sunlight is an effective water heater. Solar hot water systems of yesteryear were often leaky, failure-prone and ineffective, but the industry has matured. Today, you can choose between super-efficient, professionally installed collectors and this less expensive DIY-friendly system. And if federal tax credits are available or additional state and local incentives, you may be able to recoup your investment in a few years, and enjoy cheaper hot water for years beyond that.
Using a solar water system doesn't mean surrendering the convenience of your regular hot water system. Solar hot water systems are designed to tie in to conventional electric and gas water heaters. The tank stores the solar-heated water and serves as a backup heat source. Even if the water from the collector isn't shower-hot, you'll still save money since your tank will have had a head start heating the water. With all solar water systems, it's vital that the panels be installed where they will receive the most direct sunlight. Ideally, you'll want to use a south-facing section of roof. An east- or a west-facing roof will also work, but you'll need additional panels to collect the same amount of heat.
Here's how it works. When the controller senses that the sun is shining and your tank needs a warm-up, it signals the pump to send water through the black collector panels. The heated water then flows into the storage tank before it's channeled into the heat exchanger. There, it transfers its solar heat to the cooler water coming from your hot water tank. In this closed-loop system, the water in the panel never mixes with the water in the tank, so there's no chance of contamination. When the sun is down or the temperature drops, the controller protects the panel from freezing damage by automatically draining the rooftop panels into the storage tank.
The FAFCO kit's push-together fittings mean no fancy pipe joinery or soldering.
The FAFCO kit's plastic PEX water lines are simple to cut (the tool is included) and flexible, making them easy to feed down to the utility room.
Flashing panels complete with rubber grommets make for leakproof roof penetrations. The hold-down straps keep the panels in place.
Until now, most solar hot water systems have required professional installation with a price tag of $4,000 to $8,000.
But here is an affordable (about $2,000) alternative that you can install in a weekend if you have rudimentary plumbing skills. FAFCO's Hot2O system (search fafco online) uses unglazed polymer collectors (photo above) instead of glazed flat-plates. Although the system is less efficient than professionally installed systems, the lightweight panels don't require roof reinforcement and are easy to install.
The kit includes everything you need to connect the solar panels to your existing electric water heater on a single-story house (you may need extra tubing for two-story homes). If you have a gas water heater, you'll need to add a second tank to store the solar-heated water and purchase a hook-up kit from FAFCO. Or you can use your old water heater as the storage tank and replace it with a new, more efficient water heater. The solar-heated water from the second tank is connected to your water heater, saving you energy and money.
To estimate the cost, system size and payback of a solar hot water system for your home, go to the American Solar Energy Society's Web site, ases.org, and click on "Go Solar." This site can also help you locate a professional installer for higher-efficiency systems to help determine the actual costs.
Have the necessary tools for this DIY project lined up before you start—you'll save time and frustration.
Avoid last-minute shopping trips by having all your materials ready ahead of time. Here's a list.


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A child in need of a good home & responsible parents is blessed with opportunity & hope when they are adopted!
Since when does adoption make you a saint? Maybe just someone who wants a kid.
I think his wife went through 2 or 3 miscarriages, cowboy or not.. I wouldn't wish that on anyone
Who cares about their personal lives. I'm sure all of us on here have some **** about us that everyone would feel bad about. Were preaching to the choir here...
Please read about what D Ware and his wife have gone through trying to have a baby...sad sad stuff, hard not to root for the guy off the field
Yeah, and Joe Biden's kid died in a car crash, Chad Jones got his leg turned into chopped liver, Todd Marinovich threw his career away for Heroin....Pat Tillman gave up the NFL to serve our country and was killed.
Demarcus Ware is having trouble fertilizing a baby. Sad, but...idk, how sad is it?
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text: Governor releases budget for 2013 On January 25, Governor Deval Patrick released his proposed budget (House 2) of $32.3 billion for the upcoming fiscal year which begins July 1. Despite the continuing effects of the economic crisis and the long-term structural budget deficit, this represents an increase of about 3 percent from current state spending, and 5.5 percent higher than last year's budget. This proposed budget increase is made possible by a growing, albeit slowly, state economy, modest revenue increases, level-funding of most accounts, as well as some program cuts. While revenues are expected to increase by just under $1 billion, fixed costs for services like Chapter 70, health care, pensions and debt services are expected to outpace the growth in revenue by over $1 billion. This will leave a budget deficit of over $1 billion. To balance the budget, the Governor proposed cuts in some programs, use of the funds from the "rainy day fund" and a small increase in taxes worth $260 million. The budget proposal includes $4.1 billion in state aid for K-12 education, which represents a $145 million increase in state funding to municipalities and regional school districts over the current fiscal year, FY12. In addition, there may be as much as $17 million of unspent funds from the federal education jobs bill from two years ago that districts can use into FY13. House 2 includes $10 million to help close the achievement gaps for students in our "Gateway Cities." Our two dozen Gateway Cities (including Brockton, Fall River, Lawrence, Holyoke, Fitchburg and Pittsfield) are home to much of our immigrant population, most of our low-income students, and English Language Learners. As the Governor stated in his address at the Summit on Closing the Achievement Gap in November, 2011, "The problem is poverty. It's not unions…we are leading the nation in student achievement in one of the most highly-unionized environments in American education." The Gateway Cities project will include funding for Programs for English Language Learners, Student Support Counselors, Career Academies, Early Literacy Programs and school innovation. For public higher education, the Governor is recommending a $68 million increase over last year's budget in public higher education funding, up 6.8 percent. This includes an additional $10 million for Community Colleges for a proposal unveiled by the Governor earlier in the week in an outside section of the budget. The Governor proposes $175 million to fund collective bargaining agreements for state employees, which includes about $44 million in reserve accounts to fund those who work as faculty, librarians and staff on our public higher education campuses. Below is a summary of the key elements of the budget that affect public education. For more specific information, click on the charts. PreK-12 Education • Chapter 70 – State Aid to Local School Districts House 2 increases state funds to Chapter 70 by $145 million to $4.1 billion and keeps districts' funding levels at foundation. Municipalities and regional school districts will receive no less in chapter 70 moneys than they received for FY12, and about one-third of districts will receive more. • Unrestricted General Government Aid – Other Local Aid In addition to Chapter 70 funds, cities and towns receive state funds through local aid, called Unrestricted General Government Aid. In some communities, as much as 50 percent of this other local aid helps pay for public schools. House 2 funds local aid to cities and towns at $834 million, the same amount that was appropriated for the current year, FY12. Also, if state revenues increase, cities and towns will receive an additional $65 million during FY13, as was the case during FY12. • PreK-12 Grant Programs Most programs were level-funded, including: Special Education Circuit Breaker – level-funded at $213 million Regional School Transportation – level-funded at $43.5 million METCO – level-funded at $17.6 million There were some modest increases, to account for projected need: Kindergarten Expansion Grants – increased $3 million, from $22.9 to $25.9 million Targeted Intervention in Underperforming Schools – increased $2.5 million, from $6.7 to $9.3 million Extended Learning Time Grants – increased $1 million, from $13.9 to $14.9 million In addition, there is some proposed increased funding to support new initiatives, including several programs in the Governor's proposed Gateway Cities project, including: Programs for English Language Learners - $3.75 million Student Support Counselors - $3.64 million Career Academies - $1 millionEarly Literacy Programs - $575,000 Innovation Fund - $1 million Higher Education Campus Line Items • The University of Massachusetts line item is level-funded at $417.9 million, and the state university line items are all level-funded at their FY12 level. Unlike FY12, no cut is proposed for FY13. In addition, the University of Massachusetts account is funded at $25.6 million to fund FY13 salary costs upon ratification of the collective bargaining agreements. • House 2 proposes level funding State Universities at $191.6 million and Community Colleges at $218.6 million increase of $10.6 million. In addition, there is an increase of $17.9 million in the Board of Higher Education account to fund FY13 salary costs upon ratification of the collective bargaining agreements at the State Universities and Community Colleges. • All of the community college line items are proposed to be consolidated into one line item. An additional $10.6 million is proposed for community colleges over FY12 funding. An outside section of the budget sets out the Governor's proposal for "Community College Reform". The Governor's summary of this section states: "In order to ensure that the community colleges are aligned to execute a coherent mission that best serves students and responds to the needs of the workforce and regional employers, this section authorizes the Board of Higher Education to allocate funds among the community colleges and to appoint and remove their presidents. It also provides that the Governor will appoint the chair of each community college board of trustees. This section also establishes a study commission on higher education financing, chaired by the Secretary of Education." MTA understands that there are a number of concerns related to the governor's Community College proposal. MTA, along with HELC, will be examining this proposal in greater detail. Scholarship Program The State Scholarship Program is proposed to be funded at $87.5 million, essentially level-funded from FY12. Early Education and Care The Governor's budget proposes to essentially level-fund most Early Education and Care programs from the FY12 level: Universal Pre-Kindergarten – level-funded at $7.5 million. Early childhood mental health consultation services – level-funded at $750,000. Access Management – level-funded at $5.9 million. The budget also proposes to consolidate three child care line items (income eligible, supportive child care and TANF) into a single child care access line item of $434.7 million, down from $442.8 in combined funding in FY12. Employee Benefits • Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) – Section 21 of the Governor's budget provides for a 3 percent increase on the first $13,000 in pension benefits for retired state employees. • GIC – There were no changes in the percentage of premium paid for active or retired member's health insurance. • Municipalities joining GIC - The Governor filed a supplemental appropriations bill at the same time as he filed House 2 which will move more quickly than the FY13 budget. The supplemental budget includes language allowing for an additional enrollment period for municipalities wishing to join the GIC. Under the proposal a community could join on either January 1 or July 1. • OPEB Special Commission – The supplemental budget filed with the FY13 budget includes funds to cover the costs related to studying municipal retiree health care as well as language that would create a co-chair of the commission. Revenue The Governor's FY13 budget proposal includes $260 million in new revenue initiatives. Of this amount, $214 million will provide ongoing revenue beyond FY13, while $46 million is a "one time" source of revenue limited to FY13. The ongoing revenues include: Permitting and licensing fee increases ($11 million) Enhanced tax enforcement at the Department of Revenue ($22 million) New application of the existing bottle-redemption fee to bottled waters and sports drinks ($22 million) Elimination of the sales tax exemption for candy and soda ($61.5 million) An increase in the cigarette tax ($62.5 million) Updating of tobacco tax laws ($10.4 million) Reforms in the rules governing taxation of various business entities ($24 million) The $46 million in one-time tax-related revenues would come from postponing (for another year) a provision (known as FAS 109) in the Commonwealth's 2008 package of reforms to the corporate tax code.


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NEW ORLEANS -- If Alex Smith's 49ers tenure comes to an end in the next few months, it won't be because his $8.5 million salary won't fit on the 49ers' books, team CEO Jed York said Thursday.
Smith's future was one of many topics York touched upon during an hourlong sit-down with Bay Area media.
And that future has been in doubt since Colin Kaepernick replaced him as the starting quarterback in November.
York outlined four areas worth considering, starting with whether there could be room for Smith under the projected $121 million salary cap. "Is there a spot on the team for him from a cap standpoint? Yeah, absolutely, there's a spot for him on the team," York said.
The other areas: how nice it is to have two winning quarterbacks, how much in demand Smith will be on the trade market and how strongly Smith wants to go start elsewhere. "We'll sit down after the Super Bowl and see what's best for everybody," York said.
Smith has disputed an Internet report from earlier this week that he wants to be released after the Super Bowl. On Thursday, Smith said he hasn't scouted out potential landing spots. "I've heard all the speculations of the teams and this and that, but I can do that next week," Smith said. "We're preparing to play and win a game, so I'm not thinking about it."
A look at the other hot topics York discussed:
* He insisted it "hasn't crossed my mind" how the 49ers will honor a sixth Super Bowl championship, adding: "I haven't thought about Super Bowl rings, parades or anything past Sunday.
York likes the 49ers' chances if they play their style of football, but noted "the Ravens are going to be an unbelievably tough opponent." He is anticipating an emotional, physical game that probably will be won by whoever makes the least mistakes.
* York's admiration for his uncle, Eddie DeBartolo, goes beyond blood lines. DeBartolo is "the best owner in the history of professional sports," said York, noting how it's "a shame" that DeBartolo hasn't yet been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
DeBartolo could land that Hall of Fame invitation Saturday, and York insisted a driving reason is DeBartolo's wherewithal to not only hire Bill Walsh but also become so revered. "Have you ever seen players love an owner as much as Eddie? It was not just because of the money. He opened up the 49ers and made it a family. He took care of people and loved people more than any owner in the history of sports."
* One of York's occasional visits to Jim Harbaugh's office resulted in a benchmark moment for the franchise: Harbaugh's call to keep Colin Kaepernick as his starter ahead of Alex Smith. York recalled asking Harbaugh what his "gut" told him, to which Harbaugh replied: "My gut's Kap."
York said he understood and that he didn't need to give his approval. "He makes the decision. It was controversial at the time, but that's what head coaches do," York said. "It's paid off, and we'll see how it goes Sunday."
* General manager Trent Baalke hasn't been in New Orleans for media sessions, and York endorsed that, stating it's better for Harbaugh to serve as the organization's "one voice."
York raved about how well his hand-picked coach and general manager work together, something he knew would happen 10 minutes into Harbaugh's job interview two years ago. That's when Harbaugh asked to loosen his tie and put in some chewing tobacco, to which Baalke did the same. "I could see a mutual respect for each other," York said.
* York said the Super Bowl is "definitely" coming to Santa Clara, though the team is merely a finalist for Super Bowl L (50) or LI (51). Construction of the stadium is one-third complete, York estimated, and the 49ers will be moving there in 2014.
The door is not closed to sharing the $1.2 billion stadium with the Raiders, per the agreement the 49ers made during Santa Clara's ballot measure. York said Raiders owner Mark Davis is "evaluating all options" and that the teams are not in discussions about sharing the venue.
* The 49ers will host a large reception at their hotel Thursday night for alumni, family and special guests. York, without naming names, believes Harbaugh may invite a few alumni to address the team at practice.
* Come Super Bowl Sunday, York will not make an exception and visit the 49ers locker room before the game. Nor will he sit with his uncle Eddie, because: "That's never a good thing. There's way too much nervous energy. The time continuum would explode."


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Modern router bits with carbide cutters and guide bearings make forming wood edges almost foolproof. But there are a few tips and tricks that'll simplify the job and give you the best results.
If you're planning to rout the ends as well as one or both sides of a board, rout the two ends first. Here's why. End grain has a tendency to split out as the bit exits the end of the cut.
If you rout the sides first, the split-out will occur on the previously shaped edge (see "Don't rout the sides before the ends"). But if you rout the ends first, you'll cut off any damaged areas when you rout the sides.
Router bits spin clockwise as you look down on the router, so moving the router counterclockwise tends to pull the pilot bearing tight against the wood and allows easy control of the router. When you're routing the outside perimeter of a board, move the router counterclockwise. However, when you're routing the inside of something like a picture frame, move the router in a clockwise direction.
Narrow strips are difficult to rout because clamps get in the way. The solution is to screw blocks to your workbench to corral the strip of wood. If you're routing a thin piece of wood, the bearing on the router bit will most likely extend below the piece of wood you're routing. In this case, hang the piece of wood over the edge of the bench at least 1/4 in. so the bit doesn't hit the workbench. Screw a strip of equal thickness behind the long edge of the narrow strip you're routing. Then screw a thinner stop block at the end to keep the board from sliding.
Here's a nifty trick for securing small pieces while you rout them. Start by screwing a scrap of wood to the workbench to elevate your project and provide clearance for the bearing. The scrap should be smaller than the piece you're routing. Then apply 1/2 teaspoon of hot-melt glue to the scrap and stick your workpiece to it. Allow it to cool a few minutes before you rout the edge. When you're done, just twist the routed piece to break it free. Then scrape off the hot-melt glue with a chisel or putty knife.
Rout the glued piece gently; don't make an aggressive cut or you could dislodge your work.
One way to make narrow moldings with your router is to use a router table and featherboards. But if you don't have a setup like this, try this other method. Start by routing the desired profile on a wide board. Then make the molding by cutting the shaped edge from the wide board with a table saw. Repeat the process until the board is too narrow to work with.
For large profiles, make a shallow first pass
Finish the edge with a full-depth final pass. For very deep profiles or cuts in difficult, splintery woods, make a second or even third pass before the final pass.


text: Whether you're on the slopes or sunning yourself on a city rooftop, a pair of chic sunglasses is a must. Alexander McQueen translates its tough, dramatic aesthetic through to accessories with skull-embellished, oversized styles that retain all the statement and show the label is loved for. Take note of metal-trimmed frames, gradient lenses and polished designer plaques – these are the slight nuances that make a pair of Alexander McQueen sunglasses standout. Top tips for style? Retro cat-eye frames are good for full faces and those with more angular features should look for rounder styles that will soften and flatter.


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DJ Forbes' balancing act is likely to end this year. The New Zealand sevens captain has spent the past few years playing on the international sevens circuit and turning out for Counties Manukau in the ITM Cup but said if he returned to the Steelers this season it could possibly be his last.
New Zealand's sevens players are on retainer contracts and receive extra cash per tournament appearance, but there has been a push from coach Gordon Tietjens to see the players given full-time deals.
That would mean they could focus on being sevens specialists and wouldn't have to top up their earnings by playing provincial rugby.
Numerous countries have ramped up their sevens programmes ahead of the sport's maiden appearance at the Olympics at Rio de Janeiro in 2016 and the chasing pack is catching up to perennial powerhouses New Zealand and Fiji.
"If I do go back to Counties this year I'm pretty sure that it'll be my last year," Forbes said.
"Hopefully by then I'm either still in the team for sevens and have a chance at a full-time contract or hopefully by then I will have been offered one."
Forbes was injured in New Zealand's 19-14 semifinal loss to NZ sevens captain upbeat over Olympic medal chances
Kenya in Wellington on Saturday night and cut a disappointed figure as he went around Westpac Stadium on the side's celebration walk of the field after they beat Samoa 17-7 to claim third place.
The knee injury that hobbled Forbes will keep him out of this weekend's tournament in Las Vegas, which is the fifth leg of the international circuit, as New Zealand look to consolidate their comfortable lead at the top of the series standings.
England took the spoils in the final of the Wellington event with an exciting 24-19 win over surprise package Kenya.
The English were 13th on the series standings heading into the tournament and while Kenya have been consistent of late few would have picked them to be in the showpiece match.
Fiji didn't get out of pool play for the first time in the history of the circuit after two losses on Friday and Forbes said the results from the weekend showed the improvements other sides had made.
"Everyone can see the chances of winning a gold medal and you already see there's countries that have gone full-time [with contracts] since last year and we definitely don't want to be left behind.
"But in saying that we've got a lot of talent. It's just a matter of getting that core group and getting the right guys locked down for a few years just to make sure that the regulars of the team are just carrying on."
Forbes, alongside Tomasi Cama and Lote Raikabula, has been a constant in Tietjens' squads for the past few years but the trio looked off the pace at times during the tournament in Wellington.
Cama and Forbes are the wrong side of 30, while Raikabula is 29. Given the pace and power of the young guns in the sevens game they may be better served by being full-time sevens players so they aren't overworked as the Kiwis build towards Rio.
Tietjens said it was too early to write off his old guard despite New Zealand's mixed play during the weekend in Wellington.
"I think we rush into things too quickly at times because this game is pretty close and competitive now and we do get the odd criticism of, 'I think so-and-so has been there a while and it's just about time to go'," he said.
"I've got two or three guys that are 29 and 30 now and I will get that criticism, but I'm the coach that's looking at the numbers and what they're producing at training and in games. If I feel there's nobody better than those players certainly I'll still give them that opportunity.
"We've got to remember that Eric Rush was still playing for New Zealand when he was 39 and he kept himself in outstanding shape."
There's no reason why Tietjens' experienced players can't play into their mid-30s - but a full-time sevens contract would ease the pressure on their playing commitments.


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Sydney Fox maintained that proteins, the building blocks of life, had formed by chance from amino acids and carried out an experiment in an attempt to demonstrate this. (See Fox Experiment, the.)
Under the influence of Miller's scenario, Fox combined various amino acids and produced molecules he named "proteinoids". However, these functionless amino acid chains had nothing to do with the actual proteins that compose living things. In fact, all of Fox's endeavors documented that life could not be produced in the laboratory, let alone come into being by chance.2009-08-15 13:16:09


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Refreshed 2013 Land Rover LR2 Gets Revised Styling, Evoque's Turbo I-4
Land Rover has just unveiled a face-lifted version of the 2013 LR2. While the LR2's visual changes may not wow you, the big news is the addition of the Range Rover Evoque's 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 under its hood and the revisions inside its cabin.
The biggest update to the 2013 Land Rover LR2 is the addition of the Evoque's four-banger under the hood. There's no difference in power output between the Evoque and new 2013 LR2; the direct-injected 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 makes a healthy 240 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque. The turbo-four replaces the LR2's old 3.2-liter 230-hp and 234 lb-ft of toque I-6. Land Rover conservatively estimates a 0-60 mph time of 8.2 seconds.
The lighter engine will improve the LR2's fuel economy, though Land Rover has yet to release any consumption estimates. The outgoing LR2 with the I-6 was EPA rated at 15/22 mpg city/highway, while the LR2's new four-pot is rated at 18/28 mpg under the hood of the Evoque. As before, the LR2's engine is coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission and full-time all-wheel drive.
Outside, the 2013 Land Rover LR2's changes are minor; it gets revised headlights and taillights. Inside the 2013 LR2 gets a more modern interior. The center stack is entirely new, and comes with a 7-inch touch screen. The Terrain Response dial is replaced with buttons to mimic the Evoque's layout. The LR2 also gets a new instrument panel similar to that of the Evoque and Range Rover Sport, with a 5-inch color information screen flanked by the speedometer and tachometer. The LR2 will also have a standard leather interior, rearview camera with hitch assist, and optional 825-watt 17-speaker sound system.
The base 2013 Land Rover LR2 will start at $37,250, the LR2 HSE at $39,750, and the fully loaded LR2 HSE LUX at $42,350. Those prices are $700-$850 above the 2012 Land Rover LR2, but still far below the base-model Range Rover Evoque four-door, which carries a $43,995 base price.


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Watland, 45, spent many years in Merced, California, a small Central Valley city where his parents still live. His mother, Beverly Watland, suggested in a telephone interview that her son's intelligence set him up for trouble in life: "There are different levels of people, and when the really bright people can't handle the people who aren't, then they go off the handle."
As Watland grew into adulthood, however, he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and spent three periods in a mental-health institution to "get his medications clear," she says. Still, he functioned in society, getting a community-college associate's degree, marrying, and fathering a daughter, now 12. He worked at computer and telephone-repair jobs.
Watland's second wife, Susan, had ties to Maine. The couple moved here in the summer of 2004. That fall, Watland shot and killed a drinking companion, Wayne Crowley, in Anson, after Crowley and Susan had scuffled.
"We couldn't believe it," his mother says of this homicide. "Gary is not the person to hurt anyone."
"If he could have just stayed on the right medication," she says. "But he was having trouble getting someone in Maine to give it to him."
Because state officials would not let me interview Watland, I wrote him letters, offering the opportunity to tell his side of the events related in these articles.
For the most part, he declined, but in one reply he wrote: "I have an almost instinctual ability to thwart computer security measures, an insatiable curiosity, and a willingness to flout the law. Hence my current living situation."
He describes himself as a genius and a member of MENSA, the high-IQ society. In a recent letter, he said: "I assure you I am quite sane."
There are parallels in Watland's and Cible's lives. Until they pleaded guilty to murder, neither Watland nor Cible had been in trouble with the law. According to newspaper coverage of their cases, both expressed remorse. Cible, 36, whose family lives in southern Maine, also is a father — unmarried, with a daughter around the same age as Watland's. Cible, too, shot and killed a drinking companion. The investigating state trooper told a newspaper both Cible and his victim had their judgment drowned by alcohol.
Cible, too, is bright. This was apparent when I interviewed him in the brick-and-concrete Trenton prison near the New Jersey State House. As I walked away from my two-hour session, the prison public-relations official who had listened in commented: "Just think what that guy could do on the outside."
Cible had worked as a welder, but he has written three book manuscripts in prison, where he almost completed courses for an associate's degree — with a perfect 4.0 average, he says. He tutored other prisoners. A white man, he spoke up against racial prejudice that guards expressed toward African-American inmates, in his NAACP role.
He was, however, hardly a model prisoner. He spent years in solitary confinement — a couple of such Supermax detentions, he says, because of nasty literary satires about corrections officials. He got small additional sentences tacked onto his time for harassment by mail of the mother of his victim. Cible claims he was warning her to stop harassing his family.
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HOLLY RIDGE, ONSLOW COUNTY - Dixon High School's homecoming pep rally brought cheers, smiles, hugs and even tears.
"A whole bunch of relief shot into my body," said football player Matthew Sweeting. "Just to see that he was alright -- I really miss him."
Sweeting was surprised along with the rest of his team to see their coach -- and Sweeting's uncle, Ray Swaney -- Skype in while deployed in Afghanistan on reserve duty.
"Him being gone has really hit me hard," said teammate Robbi Wyble. "He taught me a lot of what I know. He's always been there to mentor me, not only as a football player, but as a person. He taught me how to be a better man."
Principal Vikki Childress didn't want Swaney to miss all the fun.
"We told him, don't worry about being over there, since you can't be at homecoming," Childress said. "We are going to bring homecoming to you."
It wasn't just the team that Swaney got to see. His wife Danielle is the cheerleading coach, who brought the kids along too. She's helping him root for the team as they face off Croatan High School Friday night.
"Play hard, and enjoy yourselves," she said. "Enjoy the game, and do your best. That's all we can ask."
But what the players want is a win.
"I want to win for my uncle, and I think he deserves it," Sweeting said. "He's out in the field for us."
Wyble, too, wants to make his coach proud.
"I want people to be able to tell him that we won our second homecoming in a row," Wyble said. "I want him to be proud of us."
As Swaney spends the rest of the school year overseas, the team has him close to their hearts.
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By Ashley Harris
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(Sept. 7, 2006)--The UTSA Department of Art and Art History will host two exhibits this month as part of FOTOSEPTIEMBRE USA, the national, monthlong celebration of photography. Through late September, there are exhibits at the UTSA Satellite Space in the Blue Star Arts Complex and the Arts Building gallery on the 1604 Campus.
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The first exhibit, "Photographs -- 50 Years," by Ron Binks, professor of art and art history, runs through Sunday, Sept. 24 in the Arts Building gallery. An opening reception is 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 14.
Binks, an Illinois native, has a bachelor of fine arts degree from Rhode Island School of Design and a master of fine arts degree from Yale School of Art and Architecture. He has exhibited extensively in galleries and museums in the United States, Europe and Latin America.
The UTSA Satellite Space at the Blue Star Arts Complex will host "Collotypes: Recent Photographs in a Not So Recent Process," an exhibit curated by Kent Rush, local artist and chair of the UTSA Department of Art and Art History. The works of 19 artists will be exhibited through Sunday, Sept. 24. An opening reception is 6-9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 31.
Rush will show his own works in "Oddments: Photographs in Ink" at StoneMetal Press in Building B at Blue Star through Sept. 24. The exhibit explores tone, line and texture through photographs of odd concrete forms and creates originals printed in the arcane, 19th century photomechanical process of collotype.
Rush received his B.F.A. from California College of Arts and Crafts (now California College of the Arts), his M.A. from the University of New Mexico and his M.F.A. from University of Texas at Austin.
For more information on Arts Building gallery exhibits, call (210) 458-4402. Galley hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday and 2-4 p.m., Sunday.
For more information on UTSA Satellite Space exhibits, call (210) 212-7146. The UTSA Satellite Space, 115 Blue Star, is at the Blue Star Arts Complex at South Alamo and Probandt streets in downtown San Antonio. Gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday, or by appointment.
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New York, April 17, 2012--Sustaining their years-long campaign against the press, Iranian authorities have sentenced one journalist to prison and summoned another to serve a jail term, according to news reports. The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities to release imprisoned journalists who are being held away from their families and in deprivation.
New York, January 20, 2012--The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by the most recent spate of press freedom violations in Iran and calls on authorities to immediately reverse its crackdown on the press.
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The Rolling Stone journalist who pulled out of the Auckland Writers and Readers festival less than a week before its opening is blaming publishers for not "stepping up" to pay his airfare.
Michael Hastings, whose 2010 article prompted the retirement of US General Stanley McChrystal, was due to make three appearances at the festival, which opens on Wednesday.
On Saturday, Hastings took to Twitter expressing his disappointment at not being able to attend the festival because of problems with his airfare payments.
After discussions with Auckland and Sydney organisers Hastings yesterday again took to Twitter, this time laying blame on Hachette publishers.
Hachette NZ managing director Kevin Chapman said his company had no comment in response to Hastings' tweet.
"We do not deal directly with Mr Hastings. We deal with his UK publisher, Hachette UK."
Mr Chapman also said he had received the same information as festival organisers about the circumstances surrounding Hastings' departure from the festival line-up. Yesterday, Auckland festival organiser Anne O'Brien said the dispute with Hastings had arisen after he asked to change his flights.
"There was an airfare paid for by the partners - ourselves, Sydney Writers Festival and various publishers.
"We received an inquiry some weeks ago after that was ticketed that he may need to change a flight by a day, due to television commitments in Los Angeles."
Mrs O'Brien said the cost of changing Hastings' flight, about $6000, was far too much for the festival to cover. After communicating this to Hastings, Mrs O'Brien said no further interaction was made over the flight changes.
"I did not hear anything subsequently, so I had no reason to assume there was any problem, until I received an email from his agent on Friday.That email stated that Michael Hastings was no longer able to travel to Australia and New Zealand because the television company had asked him to stay on and Rolling Stone had also roped him into some further commitments."
Mrs O'Brien said she had been in contact with Hastings via email on Saturday, asking him to retract his initial tweet because it was incorrect.
"That's [tweet] not accurate. We have actually paid an agreed contribution to an airfare which was ticketed in February."
Mrs O'Brien said Hastings' non-appearance was "most disappointing".
"Sydney and Auckland work closely together ... to share airfare costs. He [Hastings] required a business class airfare, which is not insignificant for organisations like ours, so we required a partner ... the publishers also offered to share those costs as well."
Mrs O'Brien said the festival had cancelled Hastings' session, with ticketholders entitled to a refund or exchange. The two discussion sessions will still be held, with Listener columnist and former Guardian journalist Toby Manhire stepping in as a replacement at one of the events.


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Now Available: "UNDERSTANDING YOUR SENSES" WORKSHOP WITH SYDNEY SHERMAN
Awaken your spiritual sensitivity through your senses.
You may have heard me emphasize that you don't need a medium to connect with loved ones who have passed — our loved ones ARE here. Learn how you can REALLY listen and pay attention to the signs that surround you. In response to the many who have asked for more guidance in making the connection, I'm offering hands-on, step-by step workshops.
Having keen senses is key to learning how to feel the energy and the spiritual interaction of your loved ones around us. Most of us have all but lost this ability, but we can reawaken our sensitivity. Learn to sharpen your senses to listen, feel, smell and see the clues that your loved ones offer.
In this age of technology we ignore much of what's around us. Our ancestors used senses that were keen enough to thrive without modern devices. Those same senses will allow you to pick up on the signs of your loved ones.
Lao Tzu said "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime". You can keep going to mediums as a bridge to your loved ones or YOU can learn to connect now and throughout your life.
The following is a guide to what you will experience in this workshop. Each night we will discuss the different ways in which a connection can be made to a loved one. The first evening is to discuss your senses (we all have them) and how to use them. Why it is important to be able to differentiate between a spiritual connection to your loved one and some event that naturally occurs in your environment. I will ask you to share your stories or experiences (if you have them) so that I can get a better idea on where you may already have established an ability which may work for you.
The next two classes are more demonstration, hands-on and practice. What you learn here you will continue to practice at home. Making the connection to your loved ones will require time and practice. If you have a digital voice recorder, I would ask that you bring it as we will work with all the senses (except taste) and hearing is especially important. Learn how to do a proper EVP (electronic voice phenomena) session. Recording, playback, analyzing and understanding will be reviewed. You will use your smell and identify where scents come from, and whether they are a part of your world or the spiritual world. There is a difference. You will practice the feeling of interrupted space or an interruption of your energy field. And more…
AUGUST 15, 22 and 29 Edward Smith Library, Northford, Ct (3-day workshop) 6:30 pm-8:00 pm (This workshop is full)
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Have "Dinner with Sydney"! Ms. Sherman, Acclaimed Paranormal Investigator and Author of "You Are Not Alone; Our Loved Ones Are Here…You're Just Not Listening", at the Griswold Inn, Essex, CT on September 18, 2013 from 6:00 PM-8:30 PM. Ms. Sherman will discuss her life growing up as a child in the 60's and offer guidance on how we all can learn how to recognize and connect with the energies of our passed loved ones that surround us every day.
The historic Griswold Inn is known for its charm as well as its fine dining. This event will include your choice of either Pan-seared Breast of Chicken with Sun-dried Tomato and Boursin Cheese Sauce or Slow Roasted and Carved Top Sirloin of Beef with Mushroom Demi glace. The meal is topped off with a Mixed Berry Short Cake for dessert and coffee and hot tea. You will also receive a signed copy of her book in addition to the presentation and dinner. Cost for this 2 hour event is $75.00. Reservations are required.
For reservations and desired meal choice, please contact email@example.com. This will be a fun night of dining, learning and sharing!
October 7 Newington Library, Newington, Ct Presentation 7 p.m.
October 17 Wallingford Senior Center, Wallingford, Ct 6:30 p.m.
October 26 Atwater Memorial Library, North Branford, Ct 1 p.m.
October 28 Cheshire Public Library, Cheshire, Ct 6:30 p.m.
October 30 Guilford Free Library, Guilford, Ct 7:00 p.m.
(Registration is required for all Library Events)…
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***If you would like CtGhosthunters to provide a Paranormal presentation at your library or business, please contact us@Ctghosts@yahoo..com or through this website.**
Would you like to receive our quarterly "newsletter"? Find out what CGH is up too. Just contact us through this site and type "newsletter" under the subject area, and your email address will be added to our list.
My New Book-"You Are Not Alone". - This book has been along time coming. I wanted the reader to feel a personal connection to who I am and to provide an explaination on why I fully believe in the continuation of this life into the next. This book is also intended as an educational guide on "how to" continue these relationships with your ones. Special thanks to all my family and friends, whose continued support has allowed me to achieve my dream. To purchase you own copy, Please visit my website at www.sydneysherman.net
♦ CtGhosthunters™ was interviewed by Sean McCabe for the news/magazine show Neighborhood Journal. Investigations, Personal accounts as well as footage from our investigations were profiled. To see the interview, go to our Photo Gallery and click on the link provided, or watch it right here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KME4W-A-49k"><img http://warwickinfo.net/neighborhoodjournal/index.html.
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♦ CGH's Founder Christian Bryant and Communications Director Kelly Schreier were interviewed by Jocelyn Maminta and Teresa LaBarbera. Visit our photo Gallery to see the interview with WTNH Ct Style in it's entirety.
CtGhosthunters (CGH) is proud to be the 3rd place winner in HVRN Talk Radio Show"s EVP Contest. Our winning EVP, "Murdering each other is fun"…was showcased along with many other EVP's from our files. We discussed the history of CGH, took phone calls and enjoyed Paranormal discussions with other groups from around the U.S. http://hvtalkradio.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=78&Itemid=53
UNITED WAY- Once again, for our 2nd year, CGH is proud to have sponsored the silent auction for the United Way. The winner of the auction has a opportunity to go on an investigation with CGH and learn what it's like to be a Paranormal Investigator. CGH is proud to have contributed to such as worthwhile cause.
BELLESPIRIT MAGAZINE (MARCH 2012 ISSUE) http://www.bellesprit.com/swf/marchissue.swf pg 144.We were very excited to be asked by one of the editors from Bellespirit magazine to do an article on us. Please check it out!!…http://www.bellesprit.com/
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These pics show the light grey, silver and dark grey details liquid masked, sprayed purple, then removed.
Some areas of masking remain on to be removed after later layers. I'm going to revisit the heavily detailed areas for additional layering...
These pics show the light grey, silver and dark grey details liquid masked, sprayed purple, then removed.
Some areas of masking remain on to be removed after later layers. I'm going to revisit the heavily detailed areas for additional layering...
I want to see it finished!
Good work TF
i've got to get some of that purple stuff. my clear latex is so hard to see!
G - You do some bloody awesome work mate! :thumbup
I'm gonna have to try this 'complete' layered type next time... 8)
I don't wanna highjack this thread but I received my cold-cast TF helmet today painted in ESB colors and I have to say TF's work is amazing!!! Simply put, it is the most stunning piece of art work I now own....
Cheers Garrett!!
Brian, if you're unable to see the clear latex, just mix in some acrylic paint. It won't take much, but will tint it enough to be seen easily.
That helmet is looking really nice, keep up the good work.
That looks awesome , I really love the second and third foto of post #26
Hey Garrett. I think there is something wrong with the lid you sold me, If you want you can just send me your lid as a replacement
Only kidding, the helmet I have is the best Fett item i own and the one you are painting is outstanding. Well done mate, you are an inspiration to us all
Ha! I'm not falling for that old chestnut! (what's your address Jon?)
Just been applying the red to the mandibles and trim...and had a PINK scare! I put a couple of extra layers on and i think that did the trick...just have to wait 24 hours before i peel off the mask...
O.K. Here's one of those rare instances where impatience is a virtue: removing the liquid mask after 1-2 hours is a lot easier than waiting 24 hrs! Gently rubbing over the surface with your finger actually smooths the painted surface as well as removing any liquid mask. My favorite detail so far is the first light grey colour which is just visible in the pics and blends into the silver perfectly but at the right angle stands out...
Just wow!
That is pretty!
TF is my HERO!!!....Dang bro....
That's just beautiful!!!!! I'm amazed!!!!
Just applied the black to the upper cheeks, i'll leave for 24 hrs and then mask for the green on the dome and lower cheeks.
Spideyfett gave me a good tip some time ago, i will buff the final painted surface with 0000 wire wool, this takes the texture away in some areas and seems to polish the suface deepening tones, giving it a slight sheen also...
The wire wool tip is great, I also use it in between coats, I find it helps bring everything together, looking fantastic!!
Can I touch the helmet? :o Good work TF!
If only my ESB paint-up looks that good, I will be the happiest man alive. Beautiful, TF!
Impressive. Most Impressive.
Just masked the silver and grey on the dome/lower cheeks. The whole helmet has been gently buffed with 0000 wire wool, gives the colours a nice sheen and reduces the raised edges between layers, also it exposes some real damage on certain edges. The red on the mandibles has really changed hew since i applied it, possibly the contrasting green and the buffing? The damage on the L/H lower mandible was done last after some of the green i use on the back was mixed with dark grey and applied...
Wow, there's a few less wrinkles in my pants, after looking at those latest pics.
Fantastic paintjob!
I want that helmet You have made an incredible work on that bucket TF. If You don't like the helmet, you can send it to me (for 0$, I'm poor ).
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Nigerian reporter stopped from filing on governor's health
Abuja, Nigeria, December 18, 2012--State security agents in Southeast Nigeria blocked a reporter from filing a story Saturday evening about the status of a governor who hasn't been seen for several months. The Committee to Protect Journalists today condemned this act of crude censorship.
At about 11:30 p.m. local time Saturday, seven plainclothes men accosted Ozioma Ubabukoh, a reporter with private media group Punch Newspapers, at the entrance of his home in Trans-Ekulu in the southeastern state of Enugu, according to local journalists and news reports. Ubabukoh told CPJ the men identified themselves as agents of Nigeria's State Security Service (SSS) and seized his telephone before ordering him to take them into his home. Two of the men threatened to "rough him up" if he didn't cooperate, Ubabukoh said.