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Another battle looming between Cubs, Red Sox?
The haggling between the Cubs and Red Sox over Theo Epstein might not be the last battle between the two clubs this offseason.
The teams also could end up competing for managers — and specifically, Cubs legend and Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg.
Sandberg turned down an offer from Epstein to manage the Red Sox's Triple-A team last season; he already was committed to a similar position with the Phillies at that point, major league sources say.
Now Epstein is on the verge of joining the Cubs, whose previous GM, Jim Hendry, snubbed Sandberg for Mike Quade a year ago.
If Epstein hires a manager without major league experience, he probably would have little choice but to go with Sandberg. The hiring of another first-time, major league manager — say, Rays bench coach Dave Martinez — could alienate Sandberg from his former team for good.
Epstein, of course, might prefer a more established type, perhaps even his former Red Sox manager, Terry Francona. But Cubs owner Tom Ricketts reportedly wants to renew the organization's ties with Sandberg.
Where do the Red Sox come in?
They also are likely to show interest in Sandberg; their incoming GM, Ben Cherington, was involved with the pursuit of Sandberg a year ago. And while it seems likely Sandberg would choose the Cubs over the Red Sox, the events of the past few weeks have proved yet again that in baseball, nothing is assured.
Sandberg, 52, managed at Class A with the Cubs in 2007 and '08, Double A in '09 and Triple A in '10, when he was the Pacific Coast League Manager of the Year.
He impressed Phillies officials with his work at Triple A last season, leading the team to a wild-card berth in the International League.
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Why blame Obama on BART to Pleasanton?
Original post made by Nancy S., Another Pleasanton neighborhood, on Nov 20, 2012
Web Link
It clearly shows that the story of "BART" starts in 1946. The formed Commission advised, in its final report in 1957, "that any transportation plan must be coordinated with the area's total plan for future development. Since no development plan existed, the Commission prepared one itself. The result of their thoroughness is a master plan which did much to bring about coordinated planning in the Bay Area, and which was adopted a decade later by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG).The Commission's least-cost solution to traffic tie-ups was to recommend forming a five-county rapid transit district, whose mandate would be to build and operate a high-speed rapid rail network linking major commercial centers with suburban sub-centers."
Construction initally began in June of 1964. Monday, September 11, 1972 was the first day of revenue service. September 27, 1972 then President Nixon rode on BART. On Oct. 25, 1991 (I believe Bush Sr. in office) groundbreaking took place for the Dublin/Pleasanton station. May 10, 1997 (President Clinton in office) the Dublin/Pleasanton station offically opens.
These are the facts, there is no conspiracy going on. Obama not to blame for BART coming to Pleasanton. PERIOD.
a resident of Mohr Park
on Nov 20, 2012 at 5:40 pm
RIGHT ON, NANCY! I tell ya, the posts on this web site are AWESOME! It's about time someone put the blame-BART-on-Obama crowd in their place. That's all we hear lately. "Obama is to blame for BART!" Anyone with the sense of a mosquito knows that Bush is to blame!
Keep up the good work!
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Nov 20, 2012 at 6:01 pm
There is no "blame" to be labeled to any President. The idea of a "BART" started in '46. By the time it came to fruition and continued to expand, there were many presidents. My point is it is ludacrious to blame the POTUS for BART.
Now don't get me started on how we cannot blame BART for the crime in Pleasanton either...
a resident of Amberwood/Wood Meadows
on Nov 20, 2012 at 6:11 pm
Stacey is a registered user.
The posts are annoying, aren't they? It's someone's idea of a joke. And unfortunately they're probably getting their jollies off the fact that you made a new thread about it. I wouldn't be surprised if Darwin above is the person behind those posts. Might be better to ignore such blatantly absurd posts.
a resident of Mohr Park
on Nov 20, 2012 at 11:15 pm
Sorry ladies but perhaps you could point out where the idiots "blame BART on President Obama." There's plenty of reasons to criticize him without having to resort to a stretch like that.
a resident of Downtown
on Nov 21, 2012 at 8:08 am
There's a certain irony in the person who selects Darwin as his name to be so unable to process a few simple facts.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Nov 21, 2012 at 9:18 am
@Darwin - the following was posted to a thread regarding the
man who robbed a store at Hacienda Crossings. It is identical to posts on threads regarding crime in Pleasanton. I just get tired of reading how ignorant these people are (and if they are just trolling, it just makes them look stupid)and thought I would share the facts.
"Posted by Jake, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Nov 20, 2012 at 8:04 am
Just one word for you. BART to Pleasanton. Thanks for nothing Obama!
If course the liberals will say this has nothing to do with BART or Obama, like they always do."
a resident of Mohr Park
on Nov 21, 2012 at 11:54 am
That's it?
a resident of Livermore
on Nov 21, 2012 at 4:16 pm
That is a very interesting website about BARTD history.Thanks for the link, Nancy.
Unfortunately it is a "puff piece" trying to make BARTD look good.
Q. Where is the information about the BARTD train fire under the bay, that injured so many and killed an Oakland Firefighter? How long can you breathe under water?
The January 17, 1979 fire completely destroyed four cars, and the rest were suspected of structural heat damage and removed from service.
It did illustrate that the smoke evacuation system was woefully inadequate, and the interiors of the cars were plastic that burned fast and gave off copious toxic smoke.
Firefighters had known about the plastic and many building and exiting fire concerns, but BARTD refused to address their issues. They said BART answered only to the California PUC, (who was totally not up to the task of regulation.)
After that Fire, Oakland Fire Chief Wm Moore declared the tube and BART a "fie hazard" and prohibited running trains under the Bay.
At first, BART claimed he did not have the authority, but the PUC would not override him, so the under bay tube was out of service for months.
Under this pressure, BART eventually agreed to a long program to replace the interiors of the cars- over several years- and to fix many fire related features that never worked before such as the ventilation, and fire standpipes and pumps that were designed wrong.
More info at:
Web Link
Also it completely ignores:
the Livermore station, promised but not built
parking at Dublin (which was not treated as the end of the line) ,
the impractical A cars, and
the never functional automatic computer driven train design.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Nov 21, 2012 at 7:09 pm
@What about the big BARTD
The website doesn't list every detail that has happened, you also dont see the Oscar Grant shooting, etc. I couldn't even find info on when the 2nd Dublin/Pleasanton station was approved or opened. My point was to shut the trap of all these posters (posers) that continuely make comments sarcastically thanking Obama for bringing BART & crime to Pleasanton.
I found it fasinating the vision surfaced in the 40's.
a resident of Livermore
on Nov 22, 2012 at 8:49 am
Thanks for your response, Nancy!
Whatever Obama is guilty of, it does not include the BARTD, yet.
Maybe he could help get it to Livermore?
I found it interesting that the web site mentioned the automatic train running system, but not that it never worked.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Nov 22, 2012 at 9:52 am
Who the h*ll is blaming BART on Obama? Obama is worthy of being blamed for many, many more serious offenses. Have you loons gone nuts, or is this another diversionary tactic to get people's focus away from the real ways that Obama is hosing this country?
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Nov 22, 2012 at 10:26 am
@reed peed.
Regular posters know the culprits I am talking anout. Whenever there is a story on crime, you get posters blaming the crime in ptown on BART, and for Obama bringing BART to ptown (i guess because the new station opened while he was in office). They are ludicrus statements, but they need to find something to blame on him.
Happy Thanksgiving to all PW readers and posters, real and made up.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Nov 22, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Typical liberal denial. I rest my case.
Web Link
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Nov 22, 2012 at 8:38 pm
@jake. ,That article had nothing to do with Pleasanton. BART got federal stimulas money for pittsburg/antioch line. I rest my case. BART came to ptown long before Obama got into office.

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Home › Forums › Gear Forums › Make Your Own Gear › Organic Ultralight Anyone?
May 9, 2009 at 2:07 pm #1236214
Has anyone experimented with natural fabrics such as waterproofed hemp canvas for making your own backpack, tarp tent, or wool for a ground pad, etc.?
Backpacking is all about communion for me and sometimes I find that the tactile experience of interacting with all of this petroleum based material is distracting.
I realize that using natural fibers will add some weight but I would be willing to add a couple pounds.May 9, 2009 at 2:22 pm #1500224
John CarterMember
@jcarter1Locale: Pacific Northwest
Hmm, you specify two different limits; your title says organic, but then you say do don't like the petroleum products. Since this isn't food we're talking about, I think you should clarify what you mean by organic, since petroleum IS organic. And the silicon is organic, in so much as rocks are organic. Do you mean renewable? Do you mean non-dyed/unbleached? Or do you mean pre-industrial (i.e. no bright-orange plastic-looking fabrics)? An elephant skin tent with ivory poles is organic, but I don't think that's what you want. A down bag with silk fabric is organic, but will you tolerate bright synthetic dyes? East Asian cultures have for thousands of years dyed their silk clothing bright colors, which can look very similar to some of the petroleum products. So are you looking for Western Pioneer organic (muted colors, local fabrics), or can you still wear bright red so long as it is 'organic'? Further, some would argue using petroleum-based synthetic insulation is more humane than using goose down. Finally, are you looking for comercially available organic? That's harder to find, as it will always be more expensive, or are you willing to make/hunt down your own fabrics?
I'm sorry to play devil's advocate here, I'm just pointing out that your topic non-specific, and there are a vast number of local 'natural' products that vary widely amongst many cultures. It was the synthetic products that unified the global fabric world. Tell us what your philosopy is, and we can help you narrow down on the materials.
I'm only being mean like this because I have thought about going non-synthetic for years, and haven't been able to find suitable substitutes, particularly in the lightweight waterproof category.May 9, 2009 at 2:37 pm #1500227
It seems I couldn't resist resorting to a catchy sounding cliche.
Thanks for keeping me honest.
My question is this: Is it possible to create an ultralight gear list using natural fibers for the fabric based items: tent, backpack, clothes, sleeping bag and pad. Or are these materials just too heavy and low tech for such a purpose? It seems that wool and waterproofed hemp are two potential materials.
I'm not against using petroleum based materials for water bottles, flashlight etc.May 9, 2009 at 2:50 pm #1500230
John CarterMember
@jcarter1Locale: Pacific Northwest
Thanks; I just didn't know if you were looking at this from a purely engineering question (i.e. get BPL to research and manufacture quality natural fiber materials), or if you were looking for a 'go back to the earth' kind of experience. And even I'll admit; I'd love to hike around with one of those Elven wool cloaks used in Lord of the Rings, carrying an ash bow and bone knife. =)
Now this could be an interesting discussion; I'll be curious to see what others suggest. I wonder if you can create sil-hemp. That would be waterproof and use natural fibers. If not, most natural fibers would have to be oiled, and then you are adding significant weight and you're still not fully waterproof. Certainly it wouldn't be very breathable. Your insulating jacket would probably be the toughest to get lightweight and reasonably affordable.
Seems the backpack and shirt would be the easiest, since many natural fibers would work for packs, and smartwool/cotton are the obvious shirt choices. I've seen instructions for woven backpacks using palm fronds or various tall grasses.
Pants would be trickier, but I would think hemp or cotton would be fine. A wool kilt would be a better performer, as I imagine hemp dries out slowly like cotton, but wool pants would be too hot.May 9, 2009 at 2:59 pm #1500231
My thoughts so far have been in the direction of using a tarp tent that doubles as a rain poncho using 12 oz hemp. I found a waterproofing solution at http://www.trek7.com/what-is-the-best-way-to/waterproof-fabric Has anyone used this stuff?May 9, 2009 at 3:10 pm #1500236
Hey, maybe there's something to that "Elven cloak" idea. It could double as a ground cloth and would be very useful as camouflage when hunting orcs.May 9, 2009 at 4:28 pm #1500247
Vick HinesMember
@vickrhinesLocale: Central Texas
Yes. I have made a nice pack of all cotton marine duck, but it weighs 2 pounds. Balloon cotton would probably get it under 1 pound, but I have not been able to find it. The hemp canvas I have found is upholstery grade and not suitable for packs. My favorite bicycle panniers are also marine duck and allow me to pack my down sleeping bag without any other protection even in the rainy Pacific Northwest. Marine duck is very water resistant. My first down quilt/comforter used a balloon cotton shell. But it weighed about 3 pounds. Perhaps higher quality down could have make it lighter.
High quality outdoor gear was made with natural fibers until fairly recently. During the 1960s the North Face made cotton (so-called 'balloon silk', actually cotton) mountaineering tents, and others continued this through the 1970s. As noted above, cotton packs (if made of adequate fabric) can be very weatherproof and have the additional virtue of breathing so they don't get clammy and sticky inside. The first waterproof/breathable rain gear were the British "ventile" jackets made of cotton woven so tightly that it would fray where it was folded tightly – as along French seams. The cotton would swell when wet, sealing the pores. They were not as good as modern W/B garments, only adequate, and they were heavy – about 2 pounds. Oiled cotton outerwear is about the same.
There are many natural fibers that could work for near-UL gear: long-staple cotton, hemp, silk, etc. – but there does not seem to be a market for suitable fabrics. In any case, the weight of natural fabrics is high and the strength is low compared to modern synthetics.May 9, 2009 at 4:41 pm #1500253
Take a look at Camping and Woodcraft by Horace Kephart.
Royce Tent: half pyramid, 7'9" high x7.5'x7.5', 4 lbs made from 'lightly waterproofed Lonsdale Cambric'[a cotton fabric, but no idea what it is].
Kephart also mentions a light weight kit:
Silk tent, down sleeping bag, cook kit, 7 lbs.
He has recipes for waterproofing wool, canvas, etc, and many ideas for light weight backpacking circa 1920.
What people used back then was silk for ultralight tents, cotton for light weight and cotton canvas for heavy.
Lightweight wool pants, shirts, and long johns are available, but sometimes hard to find. Merino wool base layers are fine.
Silk is available as light as 0.5 oz per square yard, lighter than silnylon.
For 5 season outerwear and tents, Ventile cotton is the hot fabric (5th season = arctic/antarctic winter). It's just really expensive. There's someplace in
Why hemp fabrics?? Does it have advantages over cotton or silk. Cotton has the advantage that fine woven cotton the threads expand and make it more watertight so you can make a good steep sided tent/tarp if you can find the right fabric.
Long staple Egyptian cotton is great stuff but hard to find.
http://www.tentsmiths.com/egyptian-cotton-tents.htmlMay 9, 2009 at 4:48 pm #1500256
That's good stuff. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction.
I assumed that hemp was stronger than cotton and more UV resistant based on website research. Not true?May 10, 2009 at 3:31 am #1500337
Brian ULMember
@maynard76Locale: New England
Ive been considering a fossil fuel free, or low impact lightweight gear list for a long time.
Ive slowly fazed out synthetic fiber clothing where it makes sense- after all wool is so much nicer than the slick clammy synthetics on my skin.
Some things to consider:
– wool, and when appropriate silk and cotton clothing.
– down with silk shell for insulation (already mentioned)
– silk can be used to make hammocks.
– look at traditional pack baskets as well -don't know what a light weight one would weigh?
– Ive heard the army has a silicone treated cotton thats water resistent.
– bamboo or wooden spoon
– use fire to cook with, alcohol is not so bad either.
These are pretty easy to do, though a pack may weigh more than the SUL ones I like my packs to be more durable anyway and I'm willing to carry a heavier pack as long its still in the lightweight range.
Here are the limiting factors:
-Waterproof resistant and waterproof breathable shells and
Light weight and packable waterproof shelter materials.
synthetics are excellent for their water resistance and waterproofness. I don't know of a good non synthetic fabric for a tarp or a waterproof/breathable material that is light enough to be a reasonable substitute. Also many of these things are very expensive. For instance I know of a good place that can teach me to make a pack basket from scratch- like "cut down the ash tree and pound it out" scratch, but it will cost too much for me now. Experimenting with silks and lightweight silicon/Egyptian cotton for tarp material is also too expensive.
Would love to hear anyone with more ideas and experience with lightweight natural fabrics.May 10, 2009 at 7:35 am #1500350
LL Bean sells pack baskets. I got one for my ex-wife and I'd guess it weighs 2,3,4 lb. Heavier than light packs but lighter than big heavy packs.
http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?categoryId=40202&storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&from=SR&feat=srMay 10, 2009 at 7:50 am #1500353
"Experimenting with silks and lightweight silicon/Egyptian cotton for tarp material is also too expensive."
Habotai silk isn't expensive, $2.30/yard 36" width. 5 mm (mm=momme, not millimeters) weighs around 0.5 oz I think. I think Bill Fornshell has used habotai silk, but not for a tent (quilt lining??). I don't know what silk used to be used for tents.
http://www.silkconnection.com/products/fabric/silk/habotai/May 10, 2009 at 7:54 am #1500355
Piper S.BPL Member
@sbhikesLocale: Santa Barbara (Name: Diane)
Basket weaving isn't that hard, although it takes practice to get a good shape. You could make a pack basket from cattails or tule much easier than from wood and it might be lighter than wood, too.May 10, 2009 at 8:20 am #1500358
Miguel ArboledaBPL Member
@butukiLocale: Kanto Plain, Japan
Back in 2006 a number of us discussed some ideas for natural ultralight gear. Take a look HereMay 10, 2009 at 12:16 pm #1500383
Bill FornshellBPL Member
@bfornshellLocale: Southern Texas
Don't rule out paper, but not your normal everyday paper.
the Japanese have made paper from a lot of different fibers for several hundreds of years. They even made garments out of it. Some of it is very strong. You can even spin paper into yarn and weave it into yards of material. That yardage can then be made into many different things.
I spent 30 days in Japan several years ago on a Fiber Arts Program. One of the things I learned how to do was spin paper into yarn. When I got home I did a few weavings using the paper I turned into yarn. ( I also was able to get in a little hiking in the mountains north of Kyoto, Japan)
Using the right fiber based paper and putting a coat or two of starch on it you can get it sort of water proof. I am not sure how it would take to folding it up to pack everyday but I would think it would roll up without hurting it.
There have been many things used over the ages to water proof things. We also have a lot of different modern day things to waterproof fiber if you wanted to use one of them.May 12, 2009 at 7:21 am #1500740
David EreksonMember
@finallymeLocale: Utah desert
Try this site. He uses mostly what you are looking for.
The site is a little difficult to navigate. Here are the two links that refer to tarps and clothing
http://www.ravenlore.co.uk/html/shelter.htmlMay 12, 2009 at 8:45 am #1500773
Reading the revenlore site reminds me that natural fibers take longer to dry and mold and mildew find them edible. So always dry your gear and air out thoroughly when you get home and as best you can on the trail.
That Kochanski winch is really clever.
http://www.ravenlore.co.uk/html/kochanski_winch.htmlOct 23, 2011 at 2:15 pm #1794056
matthew hobbyMember
@elohimself144Locale: tropics
Sorry its long i hope i can catch your eye
Hemp Tarp
Wool Blanket
Rope and Chords
Mosquito Net (4 corner bed cover)
Yoga Mat (organic rubber)
Spring Roll Ceramic/Carbon Water Filter Bag –
Weatherproof your tarp naturally
Set it out in the rain, and let it soak, the fibers will expand and become waterproof once dry. i also had the idea to wax it lightly with beeswax, like a surfboard, and set it in the sun, or soak it in warm water to let the wax spread through (haven't tried it).
Elven Cloak with no sewing: look at the youtube link
Get a Wool Blanket that can cover your body, Two Rocks, and some String:
Wrap your body in the blanket with an open torso and excess over your shoulders, Put one rock on either side of your neck/shouder-blade on the underside of your blanket, now tie the string around both rocks from the outside of the blanket, so the blanket is fastened to the rocks, and it should rest on your shoulders like a cloak. If you have excess on your shoulders you can pull a hood over your head
Set up the Tarp
Set it up like the tarp on a hennessy hammock and sleep on your Yoga mat wrapped in wool and surrounded by mosquito net. Catch water off your tarp at both sloped corners and pour it into the Ceramic Filter Bag.
To learn how to organically clean and remove mildew from all these organic camping items go here:
http://www.essene.com/B%27nai-Amen/purity.htmOct 23, 2011 at 4:13 pm #1794094
Mark FowlerBPL Member
@kramrelwofLocale: Namadgi
In most instances synthetics offer fantastic benefits over natural fibres but we often forget that they really only replaced natural fibres in the last 30 – 40 years.
In Australia we had quite lightweight single skin tents made of cotton japara well into the 1980's. They were of simple A or walled design, with floor (PU nylon) and screens as options. They suffered the standard problem of leaking if they were touched but weighed around 2kg for a 2 person tent. There were 3 cotton fabrics used. The lightest of the fabrics was "Golden Tan" which, along with the standard green, was proofed with a parrafin wax mixture while the most stormworthy (Stormtite) was proofed with a very light pu coating.
The secret in the performance of these fabrics was not just the very tight weave but the high level of twist in the yarn. It was finding a weaving mill which could produce the twist became increasingly hard as the British cotton weaving industry disintegrated and the older looms disappeared.
Similarly we had "japara" rain jackets (around 700 grams) which were cotton proofed with an oil which would dry out – the name terbine comes to mind. Sleeping bag shells were also cotton.
Looking at an 11th edition copy of Paddy Pallin's Bushwalking and Camping (first published in 1933 – one of the earliest books on lightweight walking?) he gives a base weight of 8kg which would reduce to 5-6 kg with with only a lighter sleeping bag (1.7 kg) and pack (1.6 kg) and easily go sub 5 kg. A 1970 catalogue of his gear can be found at http://bushwalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=5040
I am about to build one of the water buckets in sil nylon. It should be less than 30 grams (1 oz) with 4-5 litre capacity. The design is self supporting and pours easily.Oct 24, 2011 at 11:15 am #1794344
HkNewmanBPL Member
@hknewmanLocale: Western US
In response to one of the above post, the Army was working on silicon encapsulated cotton for a rainjacket as their Gore ECCWS system is pretty heavy for their latest layering system. Didn't see it in their Afghanistan Gen III ECWCS kit however, as they had a very light double layer Gore product with just pocket holes ("pass through" pockets*) for handwarming in the underlying fleece (pretty neat design IMO but they took it back when I retired – waiting for an enterprising clothing line to copy that design, preferably in a neutral black or gray, don't want to wear camo again .. but I digress).
There's also "performance cotton" coming out from OR (iirc) next year. Might check it out for hot weather trips next year (with a synthetic layer in the pack just in case) and see how it goes.
(ed: *found new clothing term)Oct 24, 2011 at 11:37 am #1794354
Dale WambaughBPL Member
@dwambaughLocale: Pacific Northwest
Companies like Filson have made waxed/oiled cotton gear for a long time, but not UL. I'm sure that lighter options could be made– I think it is an understatement Filson doesn't use any UL principles in design and leans to durability.
My cotton Tilley hat comes to mind as well as my merino wool socks and beanie. The classic Scottish great kilt is another– nine yards of wool plaid!
We had treated cotton canvas pyramid tents when I was a Boy Scout in the 1960's. They weren't Cuben by an means, but workable. They relied on surface tension for water repellency and you didn't dare touch the sides.
I'll bet you can find good information from suppliers to reenactment and other historical groups.Jan 27, 2012 at 10:17 am #1830481
WV HikerMember
@vdealLocale: West Virginia
Just found this thread and I have to say that this has been a re-occuring idea running through my head for something like 15 years now. The Ravenlore site is fascinating. Scott – any updates, especially on the coated hemp tarp?Jan 28, 2012 at 10:24 pm #1831132
Corey MillerMember
@coreyfmillerLocale: Eastern Canada
Hemp is great but it is no where near competing with synthetic fabrics.Your mattress alone would probably weight 4-8 pounds.. Were talking cowboy territory here.Jan 29, 2012 at 11:55 am #1831269
Terry TrimbleMember
@socal-nomadLocale: North San Diego county
My family has a cotton family tent with no floor my Grandfather bought in the the late 1940's he passed it down to my Dad we used it quite a bit it stunk like hell from the chemicals the cloth was soaked in to make it water proof. Now my little brother use it once a while one problem is it weighs about 40 lbs and still stinks like chemicals.
In my town we have organic shop that sells all kinds of stuff manufacture with hemp even skateboard wheels. They also have backpacks made with reclaimed petroleum based fabrics nylons like Patagonia use. That would be lighter weight to make them earth friendly nylon for light weight tents.
Patagonia started the reclaimed fabrics made from empty plastic bottles they even use reclaimed foam blanks for surfboards they manufacture for years. I still own two Patagonia fleece pull overs made out of reclaimed plastic bottles I bought around 1995 and the fleece is still great condition. Compared to other fleece that pills and wear out over years.
TerryJan 29, 2012 at 2:17 pm #1831326
Rusty BeaverBPL Member
@rustybLocale: Idaho
"Your mattress alone would probably weight 4-8 pounds".
A full length sleeping mat could be made from Tule that would be along the lines of a 1/2" closed cell foam mat in terms of comfort and warmth. Many Native Americans, and I'm sure people from many other cultures, used these.
Based on the other things I have made from Tule, I'm guessing it would weigh between 8 and 12 oz. The down side is that it would be bulky….a manageable bulk though if fastened to the outside of the pack. And, one would have to learn how to "twine" to make one….though it's an easy method to learn on ones own. Also, rather than make ones own cordage to twine with (which does take a learning curve), a person could twine with commercially available hemp string.
I have been meaning to make one of these for a long time. Even have the Tule.
To the original poster: I have yet to read all the way through this thread so this may have already been mentioned but….this is an area in which primitive skills would suit you well. For instance, there are a variety of things that can be made from Tule and Cattail leaves that would be light by any standards (here's a sample of a few things I have made from Tule & Cattail http://www.earthenexposure.com/primitivetechnology/misc.htm ). However, to go all (or mostly) handmade, from all natural materials and still be light…..one would need to adhere to a strict regimen of minimalism. It would be a challenge, fun and liberating.
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ARMS FOR IRAQ – REVEALING THE TRUTH BEHIND THE IRAQI SUPERGUN PROJECT - Wednesday, 18 September 2013
Join Royal Armouries' Senior Curator of Firearms Mark Murray-Flutter as he lifts the lid on one of the most remarkable arms stories of the 20th century – the story of Dr Gerald Bull and the Iraqi Supergun.
Mark will discuss the professional life and obsession of Canadian engineer, Dr Bull, and reveal new facts about the mystery that surrounded his design for a 'supergun' during the latest in a series of themed talks on Wednesday (September 25) at the Royal Armouries, Leeds.
The highly visual presentation includes Mark's detailed new research and delivers fresh insight into the mystery surrounding the Supergun – commissioned by Saddam Hussein's Iraq and named, Project Babylon.
Mark said, "When Iraqi commissioned ballistics expert Dr Gerald Bull to build a Supergun he had hoped this would give Iraq a technological lead in the Middle East. Bull's Supergun made the headlines – but for all the wrong reasons.
"Everything about the design of Bull's new gun was 'super'. The barrel would be nearly three times the height of Nelson's Column. The projectile that it would fire would be almost as big as a telephone box. Bull commissioned British companies to manufacture the barrel in 26 sections – to be bolted together in Iraq."
The Supergun hit the headlines in April, 1990, when British customs officers swooped to seize eight sections of its barrel. They were the last of 52 tubes, which would have made up two complete gun barrels. "
Arms for Iraq' became a world-wide news story. At the United Nations, Iraqi ambassador Mohammed Mashrat denied the existence of the project, claiming 'The only super thing about this story is that it is a super lie."
Two sections of the massive gun's barrel – weighing 2.1 tonnes- are now displayed at the Royal Armouries Museum at Fort Nelson in Hampshire – home to the national collection of artillery.
Mark added, "Covertly produced in Europe, the Supergun would have been the latest, if not ultimate, in a line of gigantic guns. Building on the German super-heavy gun that bombarded Paris during the First World War, this line traces its origins to the great medieval bombards.
"Brilliant engineer Gerald Bull had studied the Paris gun and developed the theory of 'super long range' artillery. These tubes would have formed part of a 156m (512 ft) long barrel composed of 26 such pieces."
The talk starts at 6.30pm and tickets are priced £5, either online or by calling 0113 220 1888
For more information and the latest news about the Royal Armouries:
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Notes to editors
- Royal Armouries is the national museum of arms and armour and has sites in Leeds, HM Tower of London, Fort Nelson and Louisville, Kentucky. It is the first British national museum to open a permanent presence in another country
- Admission to the museum is free. However, there may be a small charge for some special events.
- Open all year daily, 10am-5pm. Closed 24-25 December
- Information Line: 0113 220 1999
- Website: www.royalarmouries.org
- The Royal Armouries Museum should not be confused with Royal Armouries International plc, the private sector corporate hospitality business.
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Charming Studio in the Heart of Paris
お部屋の大きさ20 m²
Floor No.4
- ファミリー/子供と一緒に泊まれる
- インターネット/WiFi
- キッチン
- テレビ
- タオル
Accommodation summary
|Rue au Maire, 75003 Paris, フランス
This is a great choice to spend a few days in Paris.
All commodities nearby. Bakeries, great restaurants and supermarkets. At walking distance, The famous Bistrot Benoit. Open in 1912, this bistrot represent the most authentic Parisian life of the 1920"s . A true travel in time. Nearby you have les Halles (the largest shopping mall in Paris), the village Montorgueil and little further away le Louvre Museum.
Lots of museums around. Museum Picasso, Museum Carnavalet (oldest museum in paris aimed to known everything about the city of light), Museum of Judaism. 10 minutes from the studio, take the métro line 1 and in 20 minutes you will be in Champs- Elisées ( the most famous avenue in the world) and Avenue Montaigne (the street where you will find all the" Haute Couture" brands shops).
1 minute from the studio, take the metro line 3 and in 5 minutes you will be on the famous Place de l'Opéra, Place Vendome with its famous Ritz Hotel, Jardins des Tuileries and rue Saint-honoré (well known for its elegant boutiques).
ハウスルールJust keep it as nice, tidy and clean as it is now.
A deposit of 150 euros will be required.
|Check-in before
The appartment is on a perfect location, very close to Notre Dame and in a very turistic area full of restaurants, cafes and shops. It has everything you need for a weekend in Paris and the hosts are very very nice. I would definetly recommend it for a quick couple's escape!
My friend and I stayed for two nights in this little, cozy apartment (clean, new towels, hairdryer, kitchen fully equipped, bed linen, wifi --> everything you need was available) and we really enjoyed it. The apartment is perfect for a stay in this City, as you can do a lot of important sights by foot like Notre Dame, Louvre...There are also two metro stations nearby and you reach rue Rivoli/Notre Dame in less than 10 minutes.
We really can recommend this studio to you which is rent by Joanne and Hervé who are so kind and pleasant. They picked us up in front of the studio, they gave us some clues and if we had any questions we could feel free to write them.
If we will visit Paris again some day, we will book this flat again. !
Thank you Hervé and Joanne for having us in your studio!
Ann-Katrin and Larissa
We had a really nice stay in that studio.The host was really helpful and kind and the studio was quite small, but as we just sleept there it was perfect and functional as well,it was, also, clean and tidy. The location is quite central and you can reach some famous sights as the Louvre or the Notre Dame by foot. The s
Me and my girlfriend spent a few days in Paris this summer. It was beautiful indeed.
We could not have picked a better place to stay than this tiny little studio which is in a nice neighbourhood in the heart of the city.
Everything is as described, fully equipped, shops, stores and metro station nearby.
It is quite small but still is enough for two and perfect for a few days stay.
Even the neighbours are really friendly :)
Joanne was extremely kind and helpful. She provided every information we needed, gave us maps to the city and to the sight-seeings. She also had a couple of croissants waiting for us as we arrived. Literally, you don't need anymore :)
I can highly recommend to stay at Joanne's if you ever get to visit Paris.
Joanne and her husband are two lovely people who are attentive to everything you need. They were flexible with schedules in and out of the apartment. The location is good and features you need for a wonderful few days in Paris.
The apartment is really nice and tidy. Perfect localisation to discover Paris! Joanne is very friendly and ready to help with anything if you have neer been to Paris bevor. Thank you once again, we will defifinitely come back!
We arrived at Gare de l´Est. The studio in a timbered frame house was easy to reach. It is clean, quiet and small, but sufficient space to enjoy romantic Paris.
Check in and check out was absolutely on time.
Hervé was very warm and welcoming and flexible with the check-in time. This place is a very compact studio in a typical Parisian building, about 10 minutes walking distance to Notre Dame. My wife & I spent a week in this studio and it was very convenient stay in the heart of Paris. A good wifi connection was helpful.
Overall it was a good stay. Thanks Hervé!
"In the heart of Paris" literally, the perfect location. Walking out of the apartment you can see Notre Dame and the metro is less than a minutes walk.
Apartment is small, but ideal for two people. Everything you need is available, comfortable bed, good Wi-Fi, small cooking area... etc
The host was particularly nice, extremely welcoming and amiable.
Would definitely recommend this apartment for any couple visiting Paris.
Couldn't find a reason to complain, even if we tried! Five star!
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- どのホストともお電話で直接お話いただけます


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Kensington, London Hotel Information
Venture away from the touristy city center and get a taste of Kensington.
This London destination is nestled in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Here you'll find the Kensington Gardens, which were once a private section of Kensington Palace. Stroll through the gardens and take some time to visit the Serpentine Galleries that are home to masterpieces by famous artists such as Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat. While you're in the neighborhood, head over to one of London's most popular shopping destinations, Kensington High Street. This stretch includes luxury shops and popular chain stores, offering the ultimate retail therapy. After spending the day exploring the area from top to bottom, stay at one of the best hotels in Kensington, London.
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In Midtown, a Chic Art Deco Revival
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Metropolitan - New York City • New York, NY
Escape Kit
- A One-Night Stay for Two
- Two Welcome Drinks
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
The Destination
Midtown Manhattan is home to some of the world's most talked-about landmarks, from the Empire State and Chrysler buildings to Rockefeller Center and the bright lights of Times Square. But it's not just landmarks that draw nearly 50 million travelers here each year. As Lonely Planet puts it, "New York can be anything you want it to be. It's why countless people have pinned their dreams on the place, thrown caution to the wind, and shown up on its doorstep."
The Digs
Bustling throughout the day and quiet by night, with a handful of high-end restaurants nearby, Midtown East plays host to the stylish DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Metropolitan - New York City. Just steps from Park and Madison avenues, as well as Central Park and the United Nations, this 764-room hotel on Lexington delivers a dash of Art Deco exuberance alongside modern amenities, thanks to its careful restoration in recent years. In addition to a chic lounge and a convenient breakfast spot, the hotel has a 24-hour business center and workout room, both featuring the most up-to-date equipment.
All rooms—done up in tasteful earth tones and sleek furnishings—are appointed with a king- or queen-size Sweet Dreams by DoubleTree Sleep Experience bed, a large work desk with cordless phone, a 37-inch flat-screen TV, and an MP3 player.
The Diversions
• Shop 5th Avenue
• Stroll the serpentine pathways of Central Park
• Catch a show on Broadway
• Sup on ultra-fresh fish at the ever-popular Sushi Yasuda
"From the time we checked in until the time we left, our stay at the DoubleTree was beyond expectations. The reception area was attractive and neat, our receptionist was knowledgeable and friendly, and the rooms were tastefully decorated."-- TripAdvisor
the fine print
- Credit card information and photo ID is required at check-in; must be 18 or over to check-in
- Reservation Name must match the name on the traveler's photo identification, which must be presented at check-in. Bookings are non-transferrable.
- Escapes Bookings are only valid for the date(s) purchased and may not be exchanged or redeemed for any other dates; Escapes Bookings are subject to forfeiture
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- No refunds allowed
- Not valid toward existing or room block reservations
- All inclusions must be redeemed during one stay
- Check-in: 3 p.m. / Checkout: 12 noon
- Voucher valid for 2 guests in rooms with queen and king beds, up to 3 guests can stay in rooms with 2 double beds (for an additional fee)
- State taxes of 8.88%, Federal taxes of 5.88% and daily occupancy tax of $3.5 are not included; payable directly to the property
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Justin always picks up the bill — and even orders Selena's food for her! What a gentleman!
Even though they are hugh celebrities, Justin and Selena love simple pleasures, like Chili's and malls.
They have the same friends and love to go out with each other to the movies and for food!
They take late night strolls — like their walk through Justin's hometown — to keep the romance alive.
They go on romantic and extravagant private vacations to tropical places!
Justin spoils Selena with extravagant gifts any chance he gets — birthdays, get well treats and just for fun!
Selena and Justin both take time to bond with the other's family.
Neither Justin or Selena are afraid to show each other their goofy sides! Sometimes they like to be weird and just have fun…like normal teens!
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One student will be selected for each scholarship.
The Frank White Scholarship honors the 41st governor of Arkansas, who was also a Rotarian and the youngest president of Club 99.
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Well said....thanks Lisa
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
Well said....thanks Lisa
No offense taken here. I appreciate your kind comments about my rows. I do pretty well some days and shockingly horrible on other days. There are some things I just can NOT seem to get the hang of doing. Paper piecing makes me crazy most of the time.
The Diva quilt started its final journey home yesterday. I've shown it off to everyone I can think of showing it to!
Hey where are all the pictures?
Lisa, your quilt is heading home tomorrow. I finished it up just now.
Mischief Managed.
I'm excited to see it!!!! Thanks for all your work on it ladies!
Pat I finished my row! I will put it in the mail tomorrow! I have to say that the rows look great together. I think you will be pleased. This has been a lot of fun!
I hope everyone will post a finished picture of their quilt at some point. Or at least a picture of the finished tops. I'd love to see what we have all come up with.
I have a row to add to mine when it gets home and then I will post a picture for you all to see. If we are not all too old to use the computer by the time I get it quilted, I'll even post a picture of that. I tend to put off the quilting part because I HATE making the sandwich.
Judy Thank u. I can't wait to see all the quilts. I am not done with this last row but it wont be that long... Thank you all for working on my quilt. I am so excited to see it. Have a fun sewing day. Hugs to all. Pat
My quilt came home today! I've added the extra row at the bottom and now need to finish the borders. You will be seeing pictures within a few days.
Every time I look at my quilt I have a new favorite row because they are all so wonderful. Thank you all so much for playing along. I could not be happier with the results.


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Pennsauken is a town that is full of wiggers (wanna be black) who think they are "gansta". they go to other towns to start truble but run like the bitches they are. they go to train bridges...big deal. they threaten to have drive by shootings at a few high schools near them..because you know they " have friends in camden" but it never happens cause they are all just lil bitches that run to they're mommys when times get hardddd. they're girls are pure white trash, and the others and black wanna be whores.
by Kaitlyn007 August 08, 2008
A suburb right over the bridge from Philly, and near Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Maple Shade, Merchantville, Mt. Laurel, and yes, Camden. Although not everyone who lives here is ghetto, many people insist on acting like it. A lot of Camden kids fake their address to go to our high school, thus our basketball team is pretty decent. We have virtually no pride in our football team, but our marching band usually keeps the stands full. There is a Wawa practically on every corner here, and the one right by the high school probably gets the most business, especially from the auto shop kids "test-driving" cars. Here, you will meet some of the most intelligent people and some of the stupidest people on the planet. But, no matter how much we complain about it, Pennsauken's residents have an overwhelming pride for the place and the first ones to defend it whenever people from neighboring towns call us "ghetto," or "going downhill." Our high school's jazz band is kick-ass and Pennsauken-ites have a vocabulary all their own, such as "too souped," "let's get faaaacked," and "ayo!"
Often used to refer to something that is ghetto, or just as a general adjective.
Often used to refer to something that is ghetto, or just as a general adjective.
How Pennsauken is that?
by Wesley Snipes February 05, 2008
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A town in South Jersey that borders two cities, Camden and Philadelphia, and Cherry Hill among many other smaller towns. Pennsauken is known for having many large, fancy, rich people houses, and small, crappy, row homes that poor people live in only a few blocks from each other. For some reason people from other nearby South Jersey towns incorrectly believe that everyone in Pennsuaken carries a gun and sells drugs. Only about half of them do. On any given day between 7:00am and Noon you will find at least 1/3 of Pennsauken's obese population walking around cooper river. It is not uncommon to be "jumped" in Pennsuaken. The east side of Rt. 130 is typically the safe side, while the west side is typically the shadier side, although many exceptions exist to this guideline. Their High School Mascot is the Indian. Bishop Eustace Prep and Camden County Tech are also located in Pennsuaken. Camden Catholic High school might as well be, even though its street address is Cherry Hill. All the nice places in Pennsuaken are actually in Merchantville, not Pennsauken, which is commonly assumed to be a part of Pennsauken.
Person: Hey! Meet me at River rd. and 46th street in Pennsauken tonight at 11.
Person 2: No way! I don't want to get jumped!
Person 2: No way! I don't want to get jumped!
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Although radiocarbon dating is usually applied to organic remains, recent work shows that it can also reveal the age of some inorganic building materials
?sa Ringbom, John Hale, Jan Heinemeier, Lynne Lancaster, Alf Lindroos
When in Rome . . .
The city of Rome lies between two extinct volcanic systems. As a
result, its builders had acccess to extensive deposits of
pozzolana, an unconsolidated volcanic ash that is very rich
in silica and alumina. By the first century B.C., Romans were improving their
mortar by adding this local material to the mix. When combined with
building lime, the silica and alumina in the pozzolana cause a
chemical reaction that creates a mortar that is eight to ten times
stronger than mortar made with quartz sand.
Like modern Portland cement, pozzolana mortar will harden under
water, because it can react with dissolved carbon dioxide. By chance
or experiment, Roman builders discovered that a similar mortar with
hydraulic properties could be produced without pozzolana, by adding
crushed terra-cotta as an aggregate. In this case, the fragments of
fired clay from old tiles and pots introduced silica and alumina
into the mortar. Less porous than pozzolana, the crushed terra-cotta
tended to be less chemically reactive and therefore less strong. It
was, however, denser and more resilient to the infiltration of water
than pozzolana mortar and was often chosen for waterproofing
material in tanks, pools, aqueducts and harbor installations. (Some
Roman-era pools and cisterns still hold water today.)
Our mortar-dating team collected samples of Roman buildings from the
provincial capital city of Mérida in western Spain, from
Ostia near the mouth of the River Tiber and from Rome itself. Here
were to be found buildings that could be precisely dated, thanks to
the Roman custom of using datable brick stamps and to their penchant
for inscribing structures with the name of the emperor or rich
citizen who had paid for them. The buildings we chose for testing
included Trajan's Markets, a large-scale imperial complex built
about 110 A.D.; summer houses
in gardens in Ostia built under Trajan and his successor Hadrian;
and in Mérida the spectacular amphitheater and also the
mausoleum of Saint Eulalia, built about 430 A.D. to honor a young girl martyred
by Roman soldiers stationed in the city.
The walls and vaults of Trajan's Markets are among the most
monumental remains of Roman concrete construction, whereas the
mausoleum of Saint Eulalia was a tiny crypt. Yet for all these
places we obtained mortar dates from AMS analysis that matched the
historic dates of the buildings, although on the Roman samples the
correct date was indicated by the second rather than the first
fraction of carbon dioxide released in the analysis, because the
mortar dissolves slowly but contains rapidly dissolving contaminants.
The testing in Mérida presented an opportunity for our team
to tackle the same sort of problem that had been raised by the
Newport Tower and the Åland churches, namely a building of
uncertain date. One of the most impressive Roman monuments at
Mérida is the amphitheater, built for gladiatorial combats
and spectacles involving wild animals. Like the Colosseum in Rome,
Mérida's amphitheater is a vast oval (amphi means
"all around" or "on both sides"), with thousands
of seats for spectators, elaborate gates and staircases for the
crowd, and underground pits for the animals and other performers.
Mérida was a new city founded by Caesar Augustus to serve as
the capital for the province of Lusitania. Many of its buildings
carried inscriptions honoring either Augustus himself or his
right-hand man, Marcus Agrippa.
In the case of the amphitheater, archaeologists had discovered an
inscription with a Roman date equivalent to the year 8 B.C., thus giving Augustus credit
for the building. But perhaps because the Colosseum itself was a
much younger building, many scholars maintained that the
Mérida amphitheater in fact belonged to the period of the
Flavian emperors, almost a century later than the inscription would
indicate. The 14C dates from the amphitheater supported a
date in the 1st century A.D.,
well after the original founding of the city. So the inscription
denoting the year 8 B.C.
appears to be a piece of earlier material deliberately incorporated
into the structure, like the inscription naming Marcus Agrippa that
the emperor Hadrian had put into the facade of the Pantheon. In each
of these cases, the "historical" evidence gives an
incorrect date.
Our work within the old Roman province of Lusitania did not end in
Mérida. Nearby were many large farms or villas, where the
construction and expansion projects over the centuries provide a
barometer of Roman economic prosperity. The largest of these villas
was discovered in 1947 at Torre de Palma in eastern Portugal, which
was excavated by a team from the University of Louisville under the
direction of Stephanie Maloney, starting in 1983. The villa at Torre
de Palma included a richly decorated house for the owner, slave
quarters, barns, granaries, bath houses, stables, work shops, a wine
press and an olive press—not one of which could be dated by
inscriptions or other documentary evidence. Much excavation was
carried out simply in the hope of finding artifacts that might
provide clues to the age of the structure, such as a late Roman coin
sealed in a floor where it had been dropped during the pouring of
the concrete.
The most important building on the site was the early Christian
church or basilica, with an adjoining baptistery and cemeteries.
German art historians had dated the complex on stylistic grounds to
the 6th century A.D., when
Visigothic kings had taken over the rule of Lusitania and the rest
of Iberia. But during the first season of the Louisville
excavations, 10 small bronze coins were found in the mortar under
the marble floor near the altar, all of them minted in the middle of
the 4th century A.D. during
the time of the sons of Constantine, the first emperor to convert to
Christianity. Measurements of the basilica showed that it had been
laid out on a grid of Roman feet, and the high quality of the
masonry there seemed to support the notion that it had been
constructed during the years before the fall of the Roman empire.
Here, as with the Åland churches, mortar dating by AMS
analysis was able to reveal the complexities hidden under the
archaeological surface. The sanctuary around the altar was indeed
constructed during the time of Constantius II in the mid-4th century
A.D., as was the central
part of the baptistery with its unusual "double
cross"-shaped pool. But much of the church had been built long
after the fall of imperial Rome, after the Visigoths took over
control of Iberia in the 6th century A.D. A great building project in
about 580 A.D. raised the
walls of the nave, with their heavily mortared masonry. From this it
follows that in the depths of what are conventionally called the
Dark Ages, this remote corner of Portugal supported active quarries,
lime kilns, marble cutters and polishers, stone masons, architects
and contractors. Such elaborate works could only be carried out in a
healthy economy. The mortar dates for the basilica of Torre de Palma
thus provide important clues about the survival of Roman technology
and social order in the centuries after the fall of the last emperor.
The potential benefits of the new mortar-dating method are great. At
a time when archaeologists try to dig less and less in an effort to
preserve the world's archaeological heritage for future generations,
the method offers the possibility of learning a great deal before
excavation is even attempted. In an optimal situation, remains of
ancient buildings, whether as isolated ruins or incorporated in
later structures, can be dated from samples of no more than a few
grams of mortar. An archaeologist carrying out a field survey may be
able to determine the age of a building that once stood there simply
by collecting fragments of mortar from ancient walls or floors.
Buildings with complex histories of expansion and repair can have
their stories told. And art works such as frescoes and mosaic
pavings can be dated not only on their artistic style but also by
determining the moment when the mortar hardened. The results should
be significant not only for the history of technology but for human
history as a whole.
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Uppity Nigger Talking Point. A term used by Dan Savage of the Seattle paper The Stranger, used in reference to the GOP arguing against the Obama administration about minutiae.
Obama's business casual dress code is just another UNTP the GOP uses to discredit his administration.
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A fish created by spontaneous androgenesis is the first known vertebrate to arise naturally by this asexual reproductive phenomenon.
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That means that a legal challenge is bound to fail at the district court and the court of appeals. Those failures will cost tens of thousands of dollars, and then things get really expensive.
Heller did not open pandora's box.
It is forbidden in the 2A for Federal Govt to pass laws concerning firearms.
"Shall not be infringed" restricts Federal only, The fourteenth Amendment was passed just after the Civil War To prevent states from infringing on rights guaranteed in the BOR.
That brings us to "reasonable restrictions".
A State may require of owners, of these type of weapons that they be kept secure from theft or criminal mis-use. To deny ownership by other than restricted individuals would be it violation of the several noted specific Amendments.
Constitution Or Bust
Ron Paul 2012
That means that a legal challenge is bound to fail at the district court and the court of appeals. Those failures will cost tens of thousands of dollars, and then things get really expensive.
I heard a friend talking who recently bought a rather expensive already built milled AK-47. He mentioned how all it took was a twisty tie to convert it to full auto. I assumed he was talking about securing the disconnector out of the way. I tried to impress on him how silly that was. I doubted it would work at all as the hammer would just come up and follow the bolt on down. And if it did fire it could fire at any time, most likely when the bolt was unlocked or even slightly rearward. Sounds way to "Life Threatening" to even consider. Or possible a stint behind bars.
I remember buying something oh ...maybe 10 yrs ago that u hooked on the trigger guard or something on my AR that would enable the gun to fire 3 rounds per trigger pull..I dont know if anything like that is avail now as Im just getting back into guns because of Obama..I never got the thing to work and sold the gadget along with the gun..at the time it was legal to be able to fire 3 rd bursts apparently
That's sounds like one of those spring things that help you bump fire, they are legal but it's just a gimmick thing to get peoples money.
I think I remember those, it replaced the triggerguard on the AR15 and had like a little ring trigger that hung underneath it. The top part was an arc with 3 nubs on it, as you pulled the ring trigger the three nubs tripped the original trigger, giving you three shots for each long pull of the ring trigger.
You can get that full auto bug out of your system by calling around your local shooting ranges ,and find the ones with a full nauto to rent . here in TX at one local range they have m-16 , uzi ,m2 carbine,grease gun , and a THompson for $ 30.00. That as long as you wish are till the ammo dries up ,you can buy theres or bring your own .I took both my nephews 13 and 16 and we had a blast . and the BUG is gone


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|Game 7: First quarter update
|05.02.09 at 8:39 pm ET
As Game 7 began to get under way the crowd was rocking and the Garden was electric. Not that it bothered the Bulls at all. Chicago came out strong building an 11-4 lead and taking a 27-23 lead after one quarter.
Ben Gordon and Derrick Rose combined for 20 points, while Joakim Noah grabbed seven rebounds. The Celtics, meanwhile, struggled at the outset and shot just 35 percent from the floor. Also of concern is the fact that Big Baby Davis and Brian Scalabrine each have two fouls.
But it wasn't all bad news for the C's, Paul Pierce got off to a decent start scoring seven points, while Kendrick Perkins continued his strong play inside with four points and five rebounds and did not commit a foul. Scalabrine also gave the Celtics a huge lift with five points. The pace is fast–the Celtics got up 26 shots–but they only had one turnover.
All things considered, the Celtics did well to get the margin down to four points, which is something Ray Allen talked about before the game. "(We need) to get good starts and finishes to each quarter," he said. "That builds momentum." Consider that task half completed.
|Game 7: What to watch for
|at 4:25 pm ET
The last 48 hours or so the most persistent thought about Saturday night's Game 7 between the Celtics and Bulls is: This can't get possibly get any better, right? How could these two teams top what we've seen so far. Five overtimes with Ben Gordon and Ray Allen playing a game of UConn H-O-R-S-E right to the end–last Huskie with the ball wins? Just about the only thing we seem to know about this series is that we don't know how it will end.
But we've had six games and seven overtimes to figure out just about everything else. There will be no secrets tonight. Both teams have thrown everything they have at each other and barring a Tim Thomas sighting (the Bull, not the Bruin) we now have a fairly clear blueprint of what each team wants to do.
Here are six things to watch (we snuck in an extra one because it's that big of a game).
1. Rajon Rondo vs. Derrick Rose
Derrick Rose has had three great games in this series–Game 1, 4 and 6. Not coincidentally, those were the games the Bulls won. Rajon Rondo has had five great games and one somewhere between brilliant and disastrous. Rondo scored but eight points in Game 6, shot 4-for-17 from the field, missed two huge free throws down the stretch in regulation and had his game-winning shot attempt blocked by Rose. That Rondo took the shot, and not Ray Allen who was video-game hot, is another mark against him. And yet, Rondo still had nine rebounds, 19 assists and no turnovers. Not one.
The Bulls kept Rondo out of the lane in Game 6 by packing in in and also by making a ton of shots and not allowing the Celtics to get out and run. The other issue with Rondo is his temper. After he swatted Brad Miller's face at the end of Game 5, the Bulls have been looking for some payback and Kirk Hinrich almost succeeded in getting Rondo out of Game 6. Rondo has been saved by the NBA twice now, who ruled his Game 5 foul was not flagrant and that his Game 6 altercation with Hinrich didn't require any additional penalty upgrade.
Rondo and Rose have both been spectacular, but Rondo has had the clear edge overall in this series. He can solidify his spot as the best point guard in the East if he bests Rose tonight, while Rose can stake an early claim to the title if he can lead the Bulls to the upset. Either way, this matchup is now a marquee event for the next decade. Like Chris Paul and Deron Williams. But better.
2. Who's Got the Hot Hand?
If you care, there's a lot of evidence out there that the so-called hot hand simply doesn't exist. That's probably true, but given the shooting exhibitions that Ray Allen, Ben Gordon and John Salmons (at least in Game 6) have put on, and the ridiculous number of last-second 3-pointers both teams have launched, and made, it seems likely that at least one of those three players will have a huge say in deciding things.
The smart money would be on Allen in that he has the most experience of the three and the fact that he has had the best series. In six games, Allen is averaging 23.5 points on 25-of-53 shooting (47 percent) from 3-point range. Gordon, meanwhile, is averaging 22.8, but shooting 38 percent from 3-point range. One wonders if Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro elects to switch Hinrich, who is far and away his best perimeter defender, on to Allen if he gets off to a good start.
If it's close at the end, count on the former UConners to get more chances at winding up in an Amazing montage.
3. Your Other Most Important Players? We Give You Kendrick Perkins and Brad Miller
Miller wasn't the only reason the Bulls were able to win Game 6, but he was the biggest. He only missed one shot all all night, made two huge plays at the end of regulation and sank crucial free throws in the overtime. Miller was an incredible +26 in the +/- ratings in Game 6, a number that looks slightly better than it really was because he often gets taken out for defensive purposes, but not that much.
Perkins, meanwhile, has become a defensive monster in this series. Bill Simmons wrote that Perk was playing like Robert Parish and much as I'd like to come up with a different analogy I think the Sports Guy nailed that one. What's been so amazing about Perkins' play is that he has kept his composure and not committed silly fouls. As well as Big Baby Davis has played offensively, Perkins is really the only Celtic capable of holding down the middle against the Bulls. He has to stay out of foul trouble in Game 7 (this is a recording).
4. Whither Big Baby?
Speaking of Davis, he is Option B in the middle of the great small-small lineup debate. The Bulls have made great use out of playing Rose, Gordon and Hinrich together with Hinrich playing strong defense on his fellow Jayhawk, Paul Pierce.
But when Del Negro replaces Tyrus Thomas with Salmons and goes really small, Doc Rivers has countered with Tony Allen, and that backfired in Game 6 when TA had to take two shots and bricked them both.
If Del Negro goes back to that lineup, and he should, it will be interesting to see if Doc sticks with Baby and accepts the defensive matchup trade-off for more size and rebounding, not to mention a huge size edge on offense. Baby has averaged 18.7 points and 7.5 rebounds, but half of his boards are coming at the offensive end.
Option C would be Stephon Marbury, incidentally, but Marbury has not played like he's ready for the big stage at all in these playoffs and Rivers has seemingly lost faith in him.
5. The Truth About the Captain
The truth is no one knows if Paul Pierce is hurt or tired, or a combination of both, but he has not had the lift on his shots and appeared a step slow at times. If there was one play that symbolized Pierce in the playoffs it was losing a race to Joakim Noah in the third overtime and not being able to get enough of Noah to prevent getting dunked on and picking up his sixth foul. It was an instinctive play by Pierce and one can argue it was the right one if he didn't have five fouls.
Throughout his career Pierce has shown a fierce determination to play through just about everything. He had a huge Game 3 (not coincidentally, the only blowout of the series) and an even bigger closing stretch at the end of regulation and overtime in Game 5. But beyond that, Pierce has appeared downright ordinary.
More than anyone on the Celtics, Pierce understands the history and the mythology of the franchise. The captain knows deep down that if he can carry his team across the finish line one more time it will only add to his legend. The question is: Does he have it in him?
6. The Crowd
You play 82 games in the regular season to get homecourt in a game like this. The Garden crowd saved the Celtics twice last season in seventh games and it will need to be at its best if its going to have an impact. The emotions have been brewing all series and threatened to get out of control at times. The Celtics need to feed off the energy, but not let it overtake them. The Bulls need to block it out. If there is one true advantage in this game, homecourt is probably it.
The eyes of the sports world are on this game tonight. It can't possibly live up to its billing, can it? We'll have updates during the game on Green Street and analysis after it's over, assuming it ever does get over.
|No practice for weary Celts
|05.01.09 at 9:38 am ET
Not surprisingly, the Celtics will not practice on Friday after getting back in the middle of the night from Chicago following one of the most dramatic playoff games in NBA history. The next time the Celtics take the court will likely be a shootaround at their Waltham practice facility on Saturday morning.
The busiest part of the day for the Celtics may be at the ticket office as ducats for Saturday night's Game 7 go on sale at 11 a.m. today. A limited number of tickets are available at Celtics.com, 1-800-NBA-4TIX or at the TD Banknorth Garden box office.
Game 7 between the Celtics and Bulls tips off at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Garden.
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LSU System President John Lombardi was fired after complaining about state budget cuts to the university. (Associated Press)
Last Modified: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 8:17 PM
The attrition rate for university officials in Louisiana may be cause for alarm.
Here's the question: Can the changes be chalked up to a set of unrelated circumstances, or is there a larger issue?
Regardless of the reasons, there's been a high turnover rate.
LSU has been particularly affected as university officials have butted heads with Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration.
Among the casualties:
• LSU System President John Lombardi, who was fired after complaining about state budget cuts to the university.
• LSU Chancellor Michael Martin, who resigned to become chancellor at Colorado State University — at best a lateral move.
• LSU Vice President Fred Cerise, head of the university's health services and medical education, was replaced after questioning reforms to the state's public health care system.
• LSU Health Care Services Division CEO Roxane Townsend, who suffered a similar fate as Cerise.
• LSU System General Counsel Ray Lemonica, who resigned in September.
But the job changes have been felt outside Baton Rouge as well:
• Louisiana Tech President Dan Reneau, who announced he would retire next year after leading the university for 26 years.
• University of Louisiana System President Randy Moffett, who announced earlier this year that he was stepping down.
• LSU-Alexandria Chancellor David Martin, who announced he was leaving the college to become president of Drury University in Springfield, Mo.
Some of the higher-ups have moved on without comment. Others, though, have spoken up as they prepared to walk out the door.
Martin complained about higher education budget cuts that have amounted to more than $425 million over the past few years.
''Our ability to invest in ourselves just seems to continue to be hindered by policy and actions,'' he said.
Moffett, who along with Reneau is one of the most respected men in the state's higher education field, advised that universities in the state need more freedom to raise tuition. He also said higher education funding in Louisiana needs constitutional protection and the popular TOPS tuition program needs changes.
Are all of these departures a matter of coincidence? Are the complaints a matter of sour grapes or sage advice to be considered?
That's yet to be determined, but there seems to be plenty of smoke here, which causes one to wonder about the source of the accompanying fire.
• • •
This editorial was written by a member of the American Press Editorial Board. Its content reflects the collaborative opinion of the Board, whose members include Bobby Dower, Ken Stickney, Jim Beam, Crystal Stevenson and Donna Price.
Posted By: Les On: 11/15/2012
Title: troubling?
Yes, in a way I agree it is. We have had budget cuts as Educatin and healthcare are the only two areas where the budget can be cut. Jndal and the Leg has done a very poor job in explaining this. I hear talk that we have too many schools per capita. Ok, so expand the per capita. Let's force the schools to be regional leaders in their chosen fields so out of state kids will want to come here. Aside from ensuring these schools teach the principles of free entreprise and free markets and limited govt, and eschewing the liberal cesspool that is most universities, and keep instate tuition reasonably low, the state should largely back away from micromanaging
Posted By: Joe On: 11/14/2012
Title: LSU-A Chancellor was David Manuel
"LSU-Alexandria Chancellor David Martin, who announced he was leaving the college to become president of Drury University in Springfield, Mo." His name is David Manuel, not Martin.


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