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Easter was a very big deal in the McGuire household, back in the day when the local Woolworth's actually sold live baby chicks in the store window. PETA obviously didn't know about that store in Ardmore where the chicks were dyed like easter eggs — pink, blue, yellow. Looking back, yes, it was pretty dreadful; but to a flock of kids denied candy and TV all through Lent, the promise of holding one of those cute little furry things was irresistible. We'd bring them home in a shoebox — 7, one for each of us, our family being a typically large Catholic gang — along with many heartfelt promises to raise them well. Or, at least until they got out of the box in the basement and died behind the oil burner.
While Dad was fruitlessly trying to free the wayward chicks from their fate in the basement, Mom would spread the dining room table with newspapers for our annual ritual of coloring hardboiled eggs for the Easter baskets. The ensuing fights and mess were only slightly less lethal than the oil burner's effect on the chicks.
But, lo and behold, on Easter morning we arose to beautiful baskets chock full of coconut eggs and jellybeans and small little gifts that seemed to make the deprivation of those long Lenten weeks worth it. In the small brains of children under 8, the ritual counting of jelly beans (and extraction of the dreaded licorice ones from the desired red ones) was a delightful rivalry connoting levels of success and deep meaning known only to the children and the Easter Bunny.
Rituals of deep meaning and long tradition pervade this sacred week for two major religious traditions. As Christians observe the Easter tradition, the Resurrection of Christ, our Jewish neighbors observe Passover. At a Seder dinner with Jewish friends the other night, I observed how similar our traditions are in their essence — the centrality of the ritual meal, which is the framework for the Catholic Mass, emerged from the Last Supper, which was, perhaps, a Seder meal for Jesus and his disciples. Each ritual includes psalms and prayers of remembrance, of struggle and oppression, of hope and freedom, of forms of resurrection and passage into new lives. Unleavened bread, the symbol of nourishment, is central to each meal. The Seder invests many other foods with great symbolism — the bitter herbs, the lamb shank, the maror. As I contemplated the hardboiled egg on the Seder plate, a symbol of life, I thought of all those years of coloring hardboiled eggs on our dining room table. The idea of the Easter egg is a universal symbol of life.
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In July, I had a profit of $139.71. My online account shows they issued a profit check. When the check didn't arrive, I contacted them via support page, and was sent an automatic email, saying the check hasn't been sent yet, but they will prioritize it. Two weeks later, I still hadn't received the check, and after contacting them again, I received the same form letter.
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I picked up a '98 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Selec-Trac 4wd a couple months ago and it's mostly just been sitting. but I did drive it when we had snow, and the open diff really sucks.
I'd like to try to find a limited slip diff to throw in the rear axle but I can't even find a tag to tell me what axle I have! I know my Selec-Trac WJ has a D35, is it the same for the ZJ?
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well nevermind, I was able to find that I have a d35c rear and d30 front.
so I guess my other question is does anyone make a differential that will fit in my front d30 with 3.55's? I see the detroit truetrac will fit a 27 spline d30 but it says it requires a 3.73 or higher gear.
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text: Kirsten Dunst had a decent year last year, but she is not A list. She is a nice B list actress and she can have some diva behaviors but what she displayed the other night should not be allowed. According to the NY Post, Kirsten was at Chateau Marmont for a big party featuring celebrities bigger than her, but when she rode the elevator she had security block it so no one could ride up or down the elevator with her. Guests were informed that Ms. Dunst was using the elevator so they would have to wait. Well those are some guests who probably will never buy a movie ticket for Kirsten Dunst again. This is like Mariah diva stuff, not an actress who could lose out on a role to 100 women who look just like her and are as good.


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There are 18 comments on the Connecticut Post story from Mar 30, 2008, titled A Driving Force in State Police. In it, Connecticut Post reports that:Lt Thomas Heinssen,new Commanding Officer Connecticut State Police Troop G in Bridgeport.
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#1 Mar 31, 2008
#2 Mar 31, 2008
Godd luck Commander. Hopfully you can get your officers to abide by the laws they enforce.
#3 Mar 31, 2008
Care to elaborate or are you just going to make an arbitrary statement and expect the general public to guess what you are talking about?
#4 Mar 31, 2008
Police in Ct are on call 24 hours a day, so if you mean being on a cell phone or running a light they are on duty. Therefore these laws don't apply to them. They are here for your protection. If you mean something criminal it's your civic duty to inform the Internal Affairs Division. Leave the ambiguous comments to yourself, if your not man enough to come forward!
#5 Mar 31, 2008
Actually there are laws that require emergency vehicles to use lights and sirens when going through an intersection against the light. It would also be nice if they didn't ride the bumper of cars in the left hand lane on the highway and then turn around and give a driver a ticket for following to close. All I am asking for it for them to lead by example. So if an office is going to do 65mph in a 55mph zone, he/she should have his lights on. If not I see it as an abuse of authority. This is not a comment against all officers. The ones who it does apply to makes all of them look bad.
#6 Mar 31, 2008
sounds like your just a jealous hater mark, fail the police test?
or did a cop steal your girl?
get a life
#7 Mar 31, 2008
Nope, none of the above. I just don't believe in "Do as I say and not as I do. Please try to stick to the topic. Taking it to personal level just shows you have nothing relevant to contribute.
#8 Mar 31, 2008
Every time there is a criticism of the police weather it be State or Local we get all the neanderthals on making dumb statements. The laws apply to all and the police are not exempt. So when you see a police car speeding and there are no ligts or sirens you have to wonder why/ Yeah i know there will bea rsponse. Pissoffyank Your kidding right? your remarks are half the problems with the public. Fail the police test? One does not have to be a college grad to pass the test. Steal your girl? give me a break.
#9 Mar 31, 2008
Police is a verb and a noun. Let's just hope the new Commander considers it more of a verb than a noun. The stretch of I95 btwn Greenwich and New Haven is a deathtrap and needs to be POLICED much more than it is now.
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#11 Mar 31, 2008
My perception is that when they drive fast they get out of the area quickly. Be honesty with yourself, when a trooper is driving the limit he/she creates a traffic jam because now everyone is driving the limit. As far as I am concerened they shoudl go where they are going so I can get to where I need to be without everyone slowing down. As to the following closely, they are professional drivers, sadly the vast majority of drivers are not.
#12 Mar 31, 2008
My point exactly. They are professional driver and she know better.
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You'll get the benefit of the doubt for starters Lieutenant Heinssen, but let's see what you do about the four 'tuck in' spots (that I know of) on 25 north/south where your co-workers park: they can't be seen from the road, and can't SEE the road...
#15 Apr 1, 2008
It's known as proactive patrol. If you went at one speed you would come across the same few cars until you either stopped or turned around. This way you increase the area covered in the same amount of time.
#16 Apr 1, 2008
Folks, why can't we stay focused?? This article is introducing a new professional to the area. Why can't we wait and give him time to study his NEW work place and sit down with his team and develope a new working plan? We do that every where else in life, but since Mr. Heinssen is a cop, no chance!!! He must be no good. Well, you are wrong. I will bet that in due time, the people of SW Connecticut will see an improvement in the all around work as it relates to the State Police. Do Troopers drive fast? Yes they do. They are trained and for the most part, pretty good drivers. They also have, on most occassions, a reason to be driving fast. It does not always require lights and siren. It also does not always mean that they are on a life or death call. But, their timely arrival means something to someone. The part that bugs me is, Do you and I, the regular motoring public, drive fast?? Yes, all the time. So why the Hypocrisy? Think about it. These people are out there all day long, rain, sleet, snow, listening to cry babies like some of you here!!!! Give them a break!!!! Let the man, Mr. Heinssen, do his job!!! The same ones that b**ch here about speeding Troopers are the same ones that call Mr. Heinssen on monday morning to complain that they were waiting for a Trooper at an accident for a half hour!!!!! Think about it folks..........
#17 May 14, 2008
you are all gay for arguing over what the cops do and don't do with their lights on get a life
#18 May 19, 2008
You should have trust in my father he knows what he is doing
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I pose this simple question to you. On the new nissan altima, how would one access the trunk with a dead battery?
the inside release is electric.
the trunk is electric.
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I have a Briggs and Stratton 18 hp vanguard engine Model 350777 that is blown in my John Deere GT235 Mower. I need to replace the motor. What options do I have? Or can I only put the same motor back in
Have you checked to see what John Deere recommends and why not another B&S? Unfortunately, small engines of any kind really take a beating thanks to Ethanol---one of the biggest rip offs in US History (starting with that we could buy it cheaper and then subsidize US farmers to grow food crops we could eat without processing instead). And you cannot buy fuel, even for small engines without it in it.
I just did a key word search on that motor and hundreds of sites came up selling them both new and used.
It's better to buy that exact same model so you know the bolt patterns for mounting and the shaft size and length are right.
You say the motor blew up, just how bad is it really.
Non ethenal fuel has nothing to do with an engine blowing up. It however make a mess of the fuel lines and the carberator.
There's thousands of places selling non ethenal fuel. I live in a very rural area and there's at least 4 places with 15 miles of my house selling it. Just ask at any place that sells power equipment or boats and they will know where to get it.
It's not cheap but it's worth the extra money.
Do what JoeCaption suggested, and do a Google search for that model number. Also check eBay. But before you order anything, make sure the specs are all the same.
Most likely, you're going to drop $800 - $1000 on a new engine. I assume you can do the work of replacing it yourself.
In my opinion, a GT235 is well worth fixing, unless everything else on it is junked out.
Ethanol above an e10 mix, e15 for example, not only destroys or clogs plastic, rubber and gasket material parts in small engines but corrodes metal and raises exhaust temperatures substantially. Its chemical structure alters the lubrication properties of oil making it particularly disastrous in 2-cycle engines like on trimmers, edgers, chainsaws, etc. It cause fuel to ignite at the wrong time.
Come on guys, how can these factors possibly not contribute in blowing a small engine and that the stuff only corrodes fuel lines or something.
The stuff is a disaster for small engines. Joe's idea of driving out to a rural area or to a boat yard is not bad at all. The boating industry is one of the strongest voices against the stuff.
You can buy small cans of real gas and additives.
I most certainly would never buy a used small engine. A friend in Iowa makes a living farming acres and acres of non-edible corn and buying and rebuilding lawn tractor things. A cousin still farms, with no subsidies, sweet corn and other food crops in Minnesota but will soon be a goner.
PM if you need parts other than an engine.
I ran a bunch of small engines - mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc. - when my boys & I did a lawn-care service. We were in Minnesota, where E10 is mandated and you cannot get anything else unless it's racing fuel. We NEVER had a fuel-related problem with ANY of our equipment. Ever.
Yes, we had rubber fuel lines get old & crack, but that eventually happens with all rubber fuel lines - and always has.
As you know, the key to longevity in small engines is good lubrication, and keeping them clean so that they run cooler.
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I have an eighteen year old MTD with an 18 horse twin Briggs.
Ran fine last year, this year is a different story.
This year...
New fuel, fuel conditioner, fuel filter.
New oil and oil filter.
New plugs.
Fresh carb/jets cleaning.
The engine starts and runs fine for about two minutes and then stalls-out on its own. A stall cannot be recovered with the choke. Doesn't matter if the engine is loaded with motion and blades. It will immediately re-start but then in a couple of minutes stall again.
Any ideas?
Hey Bud, good to see you. At first pass, I would suspect a dirty, damaged, or incorrect fuel tank cap. Just like your finger over a straw, a plugged cap will create a vacuum, causing the engine to run out of gas; then, let it set, air finds it's way in, and it restarts. Try running it with the cap loose, and if that helps, clean or replace it. If that doesn't work, I would susupect a bad fuel line. Next would be a thorough carb cleaning, after which I would move to a condenser or coil. The latter two though often take more than just a couple of minutes to cause a problem, so before going there, you may want to pull the or a spark plug when it stops, to see if you have fire, or not. Again though, first pass, it sounds to me like a fuel problem.
It just about has to be a fuel problem, Bud. It's entirely possible to have something electronic get hot & fail, but it would not start back up immediately.
I suspect what Dexter said about a fuel tank cap. But I'd also put money on some little piece of junk floating around in the bowl of your carb, and eventually getting sucked up against your main jet. Engine dies, no vacuum, and it falls back to the bottom of the bowl. Those jets are tiny, and it doesn't take much to plug them.
It's also possible - but less likely - that the carb bowl didn't get put on quite right, float is getting hung up, and the needle valve is not letting gas in the bowl. What makes me kind of doubt that scenario is that there's no reason the float would drop after the engine dies.
Thanks guys.
Fuel starvation is what it acts like but haven't really searched that out as yet. Been doing other things. The carb has been dis-assembled and cleaned and it was as clean as it could be to begin with.
I suspected an electrical issue at first but can't prove that as yet.
Thanks for the ideas.
The fuel tank has a fuel gauge-type-cap. Meaning...the cap has a dial built on to it and then there is a float that rides a couple of small rails into the tank. The float turns the dial as it moves up and down the rails depending on the fuel level. It's funky for sure. If you remove the cap and hold it up to daylight you can see through the cap at the needle/dial so I assume the tank is getting air through that hole but I could be wrong. Next time we try to start it I'll remove the gas cap totally and see if that changes anything. Wasn't an issue last year.:whistling2: But, last year the fuel gauge didn't work and this year it does (half-asssed) because my son "fixed" it.
^ I've got one of those wonderful cap/gauges on an old '69 John Deere 112 that I only use with the tiller. The "clear" plastic is so yellowed and dirty that I have no idea whether it works or not.
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Oh no. I have become the Geek. It's not fair and there's nothing I can do about it. In the Breakfast Club pastiche that is life, I was at least aiming for Molly Ringwald. Now I'm Anthony Michael Hall and Judd Nelson is going to totally beat me up.
First, let's talk about crowd psychology. We could take a spin round contagion theory and see how it compares with its friends - convergent theory and emergent norm theory. We could briefly entertain the notion of an alternative universe in which psychologist Gustav le Bon was the lead singer of Duran Duran. ("Her name is Rio and she dances on the sand/Because she is under the influence of collective suggestibility.")
Basically, it boils down to the fact that groups of people are liable to behave like idiots. Obviously, the manifestations of this range from the benignly humorous to the murderously insane, but they are all underpinned by the same thought process: if everyone around you is doing something, it's probably best to join in.
Far be it from me to speculate as to which end of the spectrum your workplace is at, but I can say with some confidence that a measure of collective consciousness exerts a strange control. Would you choose, freely and in the sanctuary of your front room, to take part in a sweepstake? Or, look at email forwards of kittens wearing frog hats? Or, drink yourself silly on a Friday night?
Well drinking, yes, I can see that. But in the company of a disparate group of people with no connection to you greater than having your pay cheques issued by the same company?
Let's talk about that disparate group. I confidently claim that in your office there's one person known as "a bitch", and another who is "a bit weird". And though they might have bitch/weird qualities, that probably isn't all there is to them. Don't worry, this isn't a plea for everyone to love each other . But let's not shove people into two-dimensional stereotyped roles and leave them there.
Which brings me to how I became the Geek ... Look, I don't think it's that strange to have the Doctor Who theme tune as your ringtone. My phone is one of those ones invented for knife-wielding Asbo-bearers to listen to tinny R&B on. It doesn't come with any ringtones that you could actually play in public, so you have to download them. It used to be Buffy The Vampire Slayer and now it's Doctor Who. And that's all there is to it.
Until a colleague heard it ringing and the whole edifice of my carefully constructed persona began to crumble. Head-to-toe Topshop was nothing in the face of the Doctor Who theme tune. Smirking Monday morning inquiries about that weekend's episode were one thing - it was the science questions that worried me. I knew what was going on. They were using the formula of Doctor Who = Geek = knows about science.
But how could this have happened? I wouldn't know a carbon molecule even if it was building block of life on planet Earth. And yet, I saw their expectant faces turned towards me when anything vaguely boffin-y came up in the pub quiz.
I heard the final nail slamming into the coffin of my social death the day one of the IT men - wearing a "University of Gallifrey" T-shirt that I briefly coveted - tried to strike up a conversation about the genesis of the Daleks.
There you have it. This is the story of how I became the Geek. I don't mind being a geek; but being the Geek? The one they think understands circuitboards and sits on internet message boards at 3am arguing about Tom Baker? No thanks! Forget riots and lynchings, this is the real danger of group thinking.
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I had this on 45. The sleeve unfolded into a giant Corey picture. Purely awesome.ReplyDelete
- themovieguruMay 25, 2011 at 2:32 PM
only in an 80's video will you see wrap-up flashback shots at the end that you just saw in the video 2 minutes earlier.ReplyDelete
So true. Or even a video that attempts some kind of cohesive narrative.ReplyDelete
I want his hair.
I love how at 1.52 there's only one person in the car that's supposedly dropping him offReplyDelete
I could've named it ;)ReplyDelete
He reminds me a little of David Duchovny a little bit.
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This was easy I had such a thing for him, one of the best parts of the 80s.ReplyDelete
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So I wanted some advice on an idea I had. Since I purchased the Black Monastery adventure, I have been thinking of ways to incorporate it into my own games. The back ground material sparked the idea that the monastery could, theoretically, be plopped down in any campaign or game system. I want to incorporate it into everything that I run. IE, I plan on running a RotRL campaign in the fall and somewhere in it the black monastery will appear, players can investigate or not as they choose. Essentially, any lengthy campaign I run, there will eventually be an appearance of the black monastery. For right now, as a casual game, I want to intro the black monastery to my players using it as is with pathfinder rules, but also playing a dual run with savage worlds deadlands, with as yet to be determined cross overs between the two games with the same players, the Monasterio Negro,full og all sorts of wierd west dangers. As the players go along they catch glimpses of the other party, through dreams and ghostly apparitions. Possible they could even help each other and warn about certain dangers or leave gear that the other party could use. Wanted some feedback to determine if anyone else thought this was an interesting or doable idea. My game group is always looking for different and interesting things, they are a bit jaded. I thought this would present a wierd but interesting theme. Definitely is something I have never tried before.


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RYTF Continues Open Mic And Youth Town Halls
The Rockaway Youth Task Force hosted its second Open Mic event on January 27 at the Far Rockaway Library, continuing its sponsorship of events for the young people of the peninsula. According to Milan Taylor, the founder and president of RYTF, the event "literally packed the library."
It was also the first Open Mic event to be co-hosted by MakeMyMotherProud, which is run by Lakia Echols.
That same evening RYTF hosted another in its series of Occupy Youth Town Hall meetings with Donovan Richards at the Redfern Houses Community Center.
"Many of the issues spoke[n] about at the last meeting were mentioned again, lack of youth activities and gang violence," added Taylor.
"iGrind," a local music production team, filmed the meeting and posted it to YouTube. Councilman James Sanders and representatives from his office, as well as members of Operation SNUG also attended the meeting. The link for the YouTube video is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay14 wdvGxcs


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They all have that SAME sentence.
"I support the 2nd Amendment, BUT......"
Maybe it will soon be time for the 88% to vote in their own interest...
This is a discussion on Florida: Sen. Bill Nelson's Reply to AWB within the The Second Amendment & Gun Legislation Discussion forums, part of the Related Topics category; I sent the following email to Senator Nelson: Senator Nelson, It has been brought to my attention that your office issued the following email: ~~~~~~~ ...
I sent the following email to Senator Nelson:
Senator Nelson,
It has been brought to my attention that your office issued the following email:
Thank you for contacting me about policy proposals that seek to reduce gun violence in the wake of the tragedy in Newtown.
I am a hunter and have always owned guns. I support the Second Amendment. But when assault rifles are used to kill children, it's time for America to act.
Solutions for reducing gun violence must address many areas, from protecting law enforcement and keeping weapons out of the hands of criminals, to school safety, access to mental health services, and confronting a culture that sometimes glorifies violence.
I support reinstating the assault weapons ban and restoring the 10-round limit for ammunition magazines. And, I support universal background checks so that we can know if person buying a weapon has a criminal record.
I appreciate hearing your views on this very important issue, and I will keep them in mind in the days ahead as the Senate debates gun control issues. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future.
Bill Nelson
I need to understand why you would go against the will of your constituency when your own poll shows overwhelmingly support AGAINST re-instating the 2004 assault weapons ban:
Bill Nelson, U.S. Senator from Florida: Home
11.59% FAVOR reinstating the ban
88.22% OPPOSE reinstating the ban
76,158 total votes
Sir, you represent the people of the State of Florida. It is your duty - indeed your obligation - to represent our will and desire. You were not sent to Washington to force your views upon us - you were sent their to represent us. By you ignoring the people you represent - particularly when the position of the people is OVERWHELMINGLY opposed to yours - you are demonstrating that you are out of touch with the people you represent.
The 2nd Amendment has nothing to do with hunting. It is the vehicle for ensuring that the people have a capability to fight back against tyranny. You took an oath - as have I - to support, uphold, and defend the Constitution of the United States. When you ignore the Constitution, you are turning your back against that oath.
Unless you change your position and OPPOSE reinstating the ban, I will do everything in my power to ensure you are voted out of office at the next election.
They all have that SAME sentence.
"I support the 2nd Amendment, BUT......"
Maybe it will soon be time for the 88% to vote in their own interest...
SOLD my guns.
Proud owner of a 12lb. Chinese pug that is DANGEROUS and is soon to be registered!
I had hoped Nelson's support of Obumer Care would seal his fate, but he got reelected in November. He's not up for election for another 6 years. He will do whatever his Democratic masters tell him. They'll get what they want out of the Senate. The House needs to hold the line.
Boom! Nailed it! I hope he listens to you, we all need to make sure our representatives are supporting our wishes, not enforcing their own. I applaud you sir for making sure your official is representing the people, not himself.
Say 'what' again! I dare you! I double dare you!-Jules Winnfield aka Samuel L Jackson
Nelson could care less that he won't get re elected in 6 years. He will be 100 yrs. old and way over due to retire on his fat pension with elitist benefits. He should never have been re elected.
TC, you write a good letter, job well done!
Armed And Harmless
Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.
- - Sir Winston Churchill, 1941
Well at least you have gotten a response albeit not a great one. I have yet to receive any at all. Nice letter also you wrote.
"As a strong supporter of our 2nd Amendment rights, I believe tougher enforcement of our nation's existing gun laws must be done before any more laws are enacted and put on the books."
Jeff Miller
I noticed Ovomit took an oath again and swore to up hold the constitution of the united states, wonder what that means tis term, meant nothing last one...
"I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain."
- Roy Batty
Wonder what the results of a petition to remove him from office would be???
He's not there because of my vote, that's for sure.
Retired USAF E-8. Curmudgeon at large.
Lighten up and enjoy life because:
Paranoia strikes deep, into your life it will creep. It starts when you're always afraid... Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth
Good response from you. Too bad he could care less what his constituents want or what the Constitution says. I feel your pain. I am stuck in Corrine Brown's district and with Nelson being one of our senators, Sen. Marco Rubio is my only, outnumbered hope. I no longer waste time trying to communicate with the other two.
I'm an avid hunter but...
I support our Second Amendment but...
I'm a liar and a political shill and will do whatever my party tells me to.
NRA Life Member
"I don't believe gun owners have rights." - Sarah Brady
Bill Nelson: Career politician. My definition of most career politicians: parasite feeding off the taxpayers.
Good letter. Let's all keep the pressure on Senator Nelson to vote OUR will not his.
NRA Life member
USCCA member
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Designed specifically for the professional manga artist.
Manga Comic Pro Set, 6 Pieces
This set includes three Black Pigma Micron pens (005, 03, 08), a Pigma Graphic 1 Pen, a brush pen and a 0.7 mm mechanical pencil.
Manga Comic Pro Set, 8 Pieces
This set includes six Black Pigma Micron pens (005, 01, 02, 03, 05, and 08), a Pigma Graphic 1 pen, and a 0.7 mm mechanical pencil.
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Great product
By Julie G.
from South Bend, IN
Comments about Sakura Manga Comic Pro Sets:
I really enjoy using these liner pens. They have worked great for me so far.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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They're okay.
By Happytimedoggy
from Rancho Cucamonga, CA
I had heard so many good things from Sakura micron pens, so I was a little bit disappointed when I tried them out. They went down nice at first, the lines were constant, light and thin when I wanted them to be and bold and thick when I wanted that. They dry fast, except for the thicker brush tip which will smudge if you run your hand over it while inking but dries fine if you give it time.But then when I looked closer I noticed there were patchy, broken spots in my lines where the ink hadn't fully covered, mostly on the brush pen. If you push harder it covers even, but you don't always want a thick line like that and if you push too hard you can damage the tip.I have heard that these pens dry out too fast, but I haven't been using them long enough to comment on that.I have also heard that the lines lighten or lift when you erase over them, I did not experience any of that, my lines remained as I put them down when erased over.It's also nice to have the numbers on the caps to quickly find the pen you want.All in all, I think these pens are average and do the job when your practice and learn how to use them properly.
good gear
By FPH
from non USA
This item was a christmas gift.Really like them as they dont smear like some others do.
Perfect for any level pen/ink artists including students
By Trained Artist
from North Liberty, IA
Perfect multi-size set
love um
By Chuck
from san antonio Tx
I do a little cartooning once in awhile, they are smooth as silk
By monozu
from Colton, CA
I love creating ink drawing, especially with a brush, but using that method I can't carry the supplies with me. Not only do these pens leave a nice dark line, they also look great and are portable. I would buy again.
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By DAK
from Westchester, NY
LOVE these pens!! I have been using these beauties for many years now. I've tried others and tried new types coming out but my ultimate favorite marker pen to do everything with (writing, drawing, sketching, calligraphy, etc), are these Sakura type pen markers <3 I haven't found anything better including the super expensive ones which you know what I'm talking about. If you want clean, crisp lines especially in black, these are my favorites and I would highly recommend. They are so smooth and FEEL good when drawing. The smooth ink flow, the handling of the marker and nib is perfect!! Wonderful markers and priced well ~ I love these markers & have been using them for over 15 years! My fav's <3 Always worth it. I cannot live without them!!
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Great value!
By LG
from Brooklyn, NY
I'm a beginner at manga but when I saw this set, I was like aw what the heck! And I don't regret it at all... These markers are great, great control; the only issue I have (why I gave it 4 stars and not 5) is that the smallest one started drying out right away.
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sorry, a bit amateur
good product
By Rebecca
from bergen norway
I bought a set 6 months ago and bought a new one today... the set has a good variation of width, but i usually ink the drawings that i do with the pens two times and after a while the tip of the pens gets worn down... All in all its a product that i recommend:) (obviously since i bought a second set)
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(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
Not something worth singing about
By Youko-MJ
from ABQ, NM
I draw manga and original characters pretty often. It's how I plan to make my living. So I got these pens with the thought that they would give me everything I would want from a pen. I don't ask for much. Black lines, a decent amount of ink on the paper and maybe a slight variation of width.So I bought these! The good news is they are waterproof, don't saturate the paper and seem to be fade proof, as advertized. They have a decent amount of sizes which can simulate line width variation with a little experimentation.The bad news? They don't lay on completly black without having to lay down multiple layers. Sure, you can adjust the contrast with a computer, but I'd rather save the computer for fixing smudges I made myself instead of fixing line work I thought was dark and... wasn't. When you erase your pencil work, they fade to a medium gray and you'd have to reink everything you erased over. When filling in large areas they cover well, but are more a dark grey until you add another coat.Maybe I'm picky from working on the computer up until recently. Still, I don't like using more ink on a page than I absolutely have to. It's a waste.This would be a great gift for beginning comic/manga artists. They're easy to use and don't make a mess. It dries quickly so you don't have to wait to clean penicls. Plus it comes with a very nice mechanical pencil with nice smooth lead. Sadly, there's no refills of the lead with the kit.For the more experienced, you can get a fine tipped Sharpie felt pen and get a more consistant black line. (It still fades, but not nearly as much as these.) You'll probably want to get your own pencil of choice, your own lead/sharpener and just have fun in the office section of some local stores.Me? Not the happiest, but I'll live with it.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Police: Bragging led to arrest of man who posed as cop to commit robberies
AUBURN, Wash. - Police arrested a man who they said used a fake badge, and in one case, a box of dirty magazines to commit a series of robberies in Seattle parks.
Police have been searching for 46-year-old Ryan James Purdy since December, and finally caught up with him Wednesday after he bragged to a bus passenger about his life on the run, authorities said.
Investigators said Purdy was riding a bus in Auburn Wednesday when he began talking to a fellow passenger and mentioned he was wanted by police for impersonating an officer.
The passenger, Raymond Martin, recognized Purdy from a picture in a kirotv.com story about the robberies that he had read on his phone.
"When he started talking to me, everything started clicking," Martin told KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reporter Amy Clancy.
"He was telling me that he was robbing people," Martin said, "acting like he was a cop, and taking their wallets and taking their credit cards."
"When he started talking to me," Martin said, "I was like, 'I read about you on my phone! A matter of fact, your picture's on my phone, let me show you.' And then I showed it to him and he was like, 'Boy, I got to get out of here.'"
Purdy immediately boarded a different bus, and Martin called the police.
"I got on the phone, I called 911, I'm like, 'Hey, I've just seen the guy you're looking for that was doing the cop impersonation," said Martin. "'He's on the 181 (bus) heading to Auburn.' I told them what he was wearing."
When Auburn police officers arrived, Purdy gave them a false name in an attempt to convince them he was someone else, police said.
He was booked into the Auburn Jail.
Police say Purdy would approach his victims at Seattle parks, flash a badge and then ask to see a wallet to check identification.
Purdy would flip through the wallet, hand it back and tell the victim he was part of an undercover sting.
The victims later discovered they were missing bank or credit cards.
Martin told Clancy that he believes that Purdy was arrested just in time. While waiting for and riding the bus together, he said Purdy talked about getting some money and then driving to Texas, because "the heat was just getting too hot."
As for Martin, he said that he had to do what was right. "I felt good," he said.
Police: Bragging led to arrest of man who posed as cop to commit robberies
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Blue Sea Boutique Hotel
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Blue Sea Boutique Hotel
About the Hotel
Property Location
Blue Sea Boutique Hotel is centrally located in Sihanoukville, walking distance from Golden Lion and close to Sokha Beach. This hotel is within close proximity of Acleda Bank and Ochheutel Beach.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private balconies. 26-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. The shuttle (surcharge) will take you to the nearby beach or shopping center.
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar and a pool view. You can also stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a ferry terminal shuttle.
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant
- Luggage storage
- Total number of rooms - 14
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of buildings/towers - 7
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Computer station
- Year Built 2013
- Pool umbrellas
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Number of floors - 1
- In-room accessibility
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Designated smoking areas
- Free breakfast
- Beach shuttle (surcharge)
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Accessible bathroom
- Pool sun loungers
- Free WiFi
- Garden
- Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Porter/bellhop
- Concierge services
- Outdoor pool
- Multilingual staff
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
Room Facilities
- Turndown service
- Daily housekeeping
- Cable TV service
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Separate sitting area
- Designer toiletries
- Balcony
- In-room massage available
- Refrigerator
- DVD player
- Coffee/tea maker
- Individually decorated
- Room service (24 hours)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Premium TV channels
- In-room safe
- Free bottled water
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Hair dryer
- Phone
- Free toiletries
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Free WiFi
- Minibar
- Individually furnished
Hotel Policy
Know Before You Go
- This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one way)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per night
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Highlights of the Spanish Coast & Barcelona – Spring & Autumn All-Inclusive Break
7 days from £539pp.
Visit: Lloret De Mar, Spain
Visit: Montserrat, Spain
Visit: Tossa de mar, Spain
Visit: Las Ramblas, Spain
Visit: Barcelona, Spain
Visit: Blanes, Spain
Enjoy a relaxing, all-inclusive coach holiday to Spain, as we explore some of Catalonia's charming towns, cities and beautiful beaches on the Mediterranean. From our base in Calella, we take a tour of the coast of the Costa Brava, where we spend time at lovely Lloret de Mar, enjoy the breathtaking beaches at Tossa de Mar and also visit beautiful Blanes. We experience the bustling city of Barcelona, the Catalan capital and home to amazing architecture and spectacular shopping opportunities. Before you head home from your wonderful holiday, why not also witness the mighty Monserrat Benedictine monastery. Located high in the hill, it offers spectacular views of the surrounding area.
Day 1
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to the Paris area for an overnight stay.
Day 2
To the coastal resort of Calella on the Costa del Maresme, for a four-night stay on an all-inclusive basis at the 4-star Hotel Volga.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3
Costa Brava Coastal Tour
Tossa De Mar
After a leisurely breakfast join our wonderful included excursion along the Costa Brava. Visit the typical Catalonian coastal town of Tossa de Mar where you have free time to explore the narrow cobbled streets and medieval walls. We continue to Lloret de Mar, regarded as the busiest and liveliest resort on the Costa Brava during the summer season. Once a sea trading and ship building town, Lloret is now home to a wide choice of restaurants catering for all tastes and plenty of shops. Our final destination on this excursion is the resort of Blanes, once renowned for its lace manufacturing. Behind the sea front you will find a town steeped in history.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Enjoy the delightful atmosphere of the city, particularly along Las Ramblas, where you can join the locals casually strolling along the tree-lined walkway, perhaps stopping to enjoy the entertainment offered by the many mime-artists and musicians. Barcelona boasts many amazing buildings designed during the artistic explosion of Modernism – be sure to see the extraordinary Sagrada Familia, a very unconventional church, whose construction is still being finished today. On arrival in Barcelona, join our experienced guide on an optional guided sightseeing tour. Starting by coach, the tour takes you past many of the famous sights of the city to ensure that you see all of the important places of interest. You can admire the unusual scenery of the Eixample district as well the huge Olympic stadium, scene of the great athletic achievements in 1992. We finish the tour on foot at the bustling Las Ramblas, and from here you will be ideally situated to explore independently the Barri Gotic, or Gothic Quarter in the centre of the Old Town, where some of buildings date back to medieval and Roman times.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Join us today on our optional excursion to Montserrat known locally as the 'serrated mountain'. We travel through the mountains to the north of Barcelona and the site of the famous Benedictine monastery. The Abbot of Ripoli and Bishop of Vic officially founded the Monastery of Montserrat in 1025. During the twelfth and thirteenth centuries a Romanesque church was built and it was over this period pilgrims were attracted to Montserrat. Since then the reputation of Montserrat grew and in 1223 a boys' choir was established. During the 1400s the monastery became an independent abbey and the word of Montserrat was further spread when monk Bernal Boil accompanied Christopher Columbus on a voyage to America. Montserrat in the Antilles was named after the monastery and this began the spread of the worship of the Mother of God in the Americas. Today, Montserrat Monastery is home to around one hundred monks who follow the Order of St. Benedict. This can be distinguished from other orders by their philosophy 'that there is an importance to everything that every person is'. For many pilgrims it is an entirely spiritual experience, however, if you are not a religious person you will still find Montserrat Mountain and Monastery of great interest. The chapels, beautiful Basilica and often-turbulent history make it a fascinating place to visit. Surrounded by spectacular scenery, a camera is a must on this memorable day.
- Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
We have an early start this morning as we leave Spain behind and make our way through Catalonia. We cross the border into France and arrive at our overnight hotel in the Paris area.
- Included meals: Breakfast
Day 7
Return home.
- Included meals: Breakfast
At a Glance
Tour Includes
- 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- 3 lunches (packed lunch if on excursions)
- Drinks from 6.00pm until 10.00pm in Spain
- Covenient local joining points
- Travel by Silver Service coach or upgrade to Luxuria
Included Excursions & Visits
- Barcelona - Impressive cultural city
- Costa Brava - Coastal resorts and villages
Optional Excursions & Visits
- Montserrat - Spectacular monastery
- Barcelona Sightseeing Tour - See the main sights
A selection of drinks (e.g. local beer, wine and soft drinks) are included in the hotel bar between 6.00pm and 10.00pm on a daily basis during your stay in Spain (drinks are not included in the restaurant), 3 lunches (packed lunch if on excursions) are also included.
Single Room Supplement from £169.00 (7 days).
Frequently asked questions about our tours
You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Hotel Volga in the coastal resort town of Calella. The hotel, popular with Leger guests for many years now, is in the centre of town and close to the beach.
The hotel has a lift, bar, restaurant, lounge and outdoor swimming pool. All bedrooms have T.V., telephone, safety deposit box, hairdryer, air-conditioning and central heating and there is a regular entertainment programme during the day and evening.
Overnight stays in France will be in city-style hotels.
The 4-star Hotel Volga is situated in the coastal resort town of Calella. The hotel is in the centre of the resort, close to the shops and bars and only a short walk to the beach. The Volga has a lift, bar, buffet-style restaurant, lounge and outdoor swimming pool, with pool-side terrace. The bar provides the perfect spot to enjoy a morning coffee, or a cocktail at night. Enjoy the entertainment programme, which is a regular feature, during the day and evening. All bedrooms have T.V., hairdryer, telephone and air-conditioning.
Frequently asked questions about accommodation
If you prefer, then you can join the tour at the hotel. To do this, we will require a copy of your passport for identification purposes and you must advise us at the time of booking.
No reduction will be given if you should choose to do this.
We are unable to guarantee that the hotel will be able to meet your dietary requirements. We find that the majority of European countries do not generally cater for vegetarians and that the meal supplied may well be what everyone else is having minus the meat.
We will of course endeavour to arrange for a vegetarian meal at the hotel. We do however suggest that you advise us of your dietary requests at the time of booking and recommend that you speak to the receptionist on arrival with regard to your request.
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On most of our holidays you can upgrade to Silver Service, luxury coach travel, for comfort and style across Europe.
Relax and have a chat in the spacious rear lounge.
Servery on board offering a range of refreshments.
Enjoy the perfect temperature onboard with climate control.
Setting the standard in Luxury travel across Europe, our new and innovative Luxuria coach
4 seats face-to-face with tables. And with a total of 5 single seats available, these are ideal for passengers travelling independently.
Plug sockets and USB points at each seat mean you can keep your devices fully charged throughout your journey.
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To book this package, please call the hotel on 01233 713333, quoting 'Leger Holidays' and your booking reference. If your holiday is longer than nine days you can pay for additional days' parking. Ask one of our friendly reservations team for more details when you book your holiday.
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Please note: On some coaches the legroom on front seats may be slightly less than that available on other seats due to the presence of a modesty board in front.
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Alternatively, we can take seating requests on your booking. However, requests are not guaranteed. All seat numbers are confirmed on travel documents approximately 7-10 days prior to departure.
Transfer coaches are routed approximately 2-3 weeks before departure and will depend on where passengers are booked to travel from on any particular date as to which route is taken. If you require further detailed information regarding the route to the port you can contact our Customer Service Department on 01709 830333 two weeks before you are due to travel.
With regard to the route taken by the main tour coach, this is determined by the driver.
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Ministry Medical Group, the physician-directed component of Ministry Health Care, is seeking a Family Medicine or IM/PEDS physician to join an established outpatient practice in Crandon, Wisconsin. The successful candidate will share our commitment to quality health care and exceptional patient service.
Beautiful, safe and affordable neighborhoods, friendly communities and year-round recreational opportunities make Wisconsin a GREAT place to live and work.
Crandon is located in the northeastern part of Wisconsin and is home to some of the friendliest, most hospitable people you will ever find. The community is best known for its excellent fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling with its many lakes, forests and miles and miles of expertly groomed snowmobile trails. Crandon is proud to be home to the International Off-Road Raceway which draws thousands to its various racing events and demos throughout the year. In downtown Crandon, you'll find the typical restaurants, retail, and services of a small, Midwestern town.
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If you want to rapidly increase the pace at which you overcome personal obstacles and weaknesses, let me give you a simple perscription: Give yourself complete and total permission to be imperfect. Just decide you're going to be okay with it. Stop sweating the fact that there are 57 different things you wish were different about your life and let it go.
Here's why: If you don't give yourself permission to be imperfect, you're setting yourself up in a position of weakness. You're starting out with the "I'm so screwed up" or "My situation is so bad" perspective, which doesn't do anything to help you overcome things. In fact, it just keeps you there longer, because you get depressed about how many problems there are with you and your circumstances. Your ability to take action to change things dissolves.
The way to successfuly work on overcoming your "imperfectons" is to use a different strategy – the triple tactic of honesty, realism, and action.


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Elmer Batters (November 24, 1919 – June 25, 1997) was a pioneer fetish photographer who specialized in capturing artful images of women with an emphasis on stockings, legs, and feet, placing him ahead of his time in popularizing foot fetishism imagery as erotic entertainment.
Batters started out publishing his photographs himself, and since the early 1960s his work was featured in magazines such as Leg-O-Rama, Nylon Doubletake, and Tip Top, to name but a few. He paved the way for such critically acclaimed modern foot-fetish photographers as Ed Fox and Johnny Jaan
One of Batters' favorite fetish models was a Rubenesque woman named Caruschka. Little is known about the model's life, but Batters was smitten with her as were his fans. Several photo shoots featured the chubby, attractive Caruschka on a garden swing displaying her petite feet in classic foot-fetish "Andalusian-fan" poses as well as exhibiting a set of fine high arches and well-formed calves.
"When I say Caruschka was my favorite model," Batters once wrote, "I don't just mean me. No girl in the history of my leg art business has attracted so many admirers as she. Kinda hard to believe these days; I know she is a little heavier than the fashion. Caruschka has charisma though; she still shines through. She also has a beautiful set of full shapely legs, firm and thrusting tits, and delicate, high-arch feet. But are these things what make us love a woman? I think not. I think love or even sexual attraction comes from the sparkle in a girl's eyes, the lift of her eyebrow, and the way her lips curl into that provocative smirk that hooks a man's soul like a hapless mackerel. This is Caruscha's strength. Her face seduces me even now--these 25 years later as it has seduced thousands of you. Go ahead and give in to her. Even back in the unliberated (years) when these photos where [sic] taken, Caruschka was a girl who loved to have men masturbate over her. Yeah, she was a tease but isn't every woman worth a damn?"[1]
As a foot-fetish pioneer starting in the 1950s, Batters helped make this formerly closeted field of sexual interest more acceptable, even fashionable, among today's hip, well-educated alternative lifestyles set.
Near the end of his life, Batters was rediscovered by German publisher Benedikt Taschen who produced three books of his work, including "From the Tip of the Toes to the Top of the Hose" and "Legs That Dance to Elmer's Tune". Taschen became acquainted with Batters' work in Leg Show magazine, where editor Dian Hanson introduced a new generation of fetishists to his photos during the 1980s and 1990s. Today, original photographic prints by Batters fetch up to $1,500 among fetish-art collectors.
Batters' military career is mentioned briefly in the out-of-print nonfiction book The Lonely Sky by test pilot William Bridgeman. This book tells the story of the U.S. Navy's experimental Skyrocket supersonic plane program of the 1950s.
Taschen has published several books featuring the work of Elmer Batters.
Further reading[edit]
- Batters, Elmer (1998). Legs That Dance to Elmer's Tune. Taschen. ISBN 3-8228-8188-0.
- ^ Bruckner, Aaron (18 September 2010). Illustrated Foot Sex: Footjobs & Foot Fetishism. Brian Phillippe. p. 11. ISBN 978-0-557-68622-3. Retrieved 14 March 2013.


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Garfield school receives state recognition
As part of Minnesota's new waiver, schools that
receive a Multiple Measurement Rating that falls between the 60th and
80th percentile are deemed Celebration-eligible and are invited to
apply for this recognition. Of the 211 schools deemed eligible to
apply, the Minnesota Department of Education received more than 140
applications, and from that group only 57 were chosen based upon their
notable work to increase student achievement.
"Congratulations to
the excellent students, faculty, and staff at Garfield Elementary,"
Rep. Ward said in news release. "This is a great achievement and is the
result of a lot of hard work.
"Ensuring that every child in
Minnesota has the opportunity to receive a high-quality education is
essential to long-term success for our state, our community, and our
economy and the results at schools like Garfield Elementary are just
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The focus of the New Zealand cricket team's recent success has rightly been on Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson and the conveyor belt of effective, competitive pace bowlers.
That's all very well, but skipper Brendon McCullum has gelled this operation together.
He has taken what can be an infamously fractious team through the years and moulded it into a unit worth the price of admission almost every match so far this summer (the exception being the 203-run loss in the last one-dayer against the West Indies).
Consistency has become a by-word. It's a scenario scarcely imaginable a year ago when cricket in New Zealand threatened to implode following the Taylor captaincy demotion saga.
Sure, the team has had its struggles, like the tests away against South Africa and England and the tour of Bangladesh as recently as October. However, McCullum appears to have got off the plane from the subcontinent at a low ebb and somehow recaptured his mojo.
Perhaps paramount is his man-management which was always seen as a strength were he to ever get the job. McCullum deserves credit for balancing the needs of senior players, in particular Taylor, while convincing younger players they belong at international level.
The 32-year-old appears to communicate clearly and has serene composure, at least in public view, which translates into his team who can be found lacking when under pressure. He's also been selfless, particularly in the one-dayers. Some have critiqued his batting for a lack of big scores this summer but quick runs are more important when the team's been given a Taylor/Williamson platform from which to launch beyond the 35th over in ODIs.
McCullum has received criticism with some questioning whether he deserves his role in the team as a batsman. Cynics continue to chip that he is New Zealand's Mike Brearley, the England captain who was picked more for his captaincy than his top order test average of 22.88 from 66 innings. It's a specious comparison. Brearley was a tentative batsman compared to the ebullient McCullum and had nowhere near his range of shots.
McCullum's averages look good by New Zealand standards: 35.21 in 82 consecutive tests, 30.24 in 229 ODIs and 36.27 in 64 T20Is.
Certainly he hasn't matched those numbers in the recent limited overs series. Against the West Indies he made 104 runs at 26 and a strike rate of 114 in the ODIs and 77 runs at 77 and a strike rate of 138 in the T20Is. Against India he made 102 runs at 25.50 in the ODIs at a 123 strike rate.
What the statistics fail to identify is context. In 11 limited overs innings this summer, he has scored 14 or more than eight occasions. In all but one innings (the 51 to anchor New Zealand's collapse at Eden Park on Boxing Day) his strike rate exceeded 100, generally because his team needed quick runs and he had a reliable batting arsenal lower down.
His 30, 49 not out and 23 against India are prime examples.
A humble McCullum admitted he had been unhappy with his form against India but was delighted his teammates had been scoring heavily.
"I'm disappointed I haven't scored more runs [in the Indian series] but thankfully the 'big dogs' are standing up and getting some," McCullum said, in reference to Williamson and Taylor.
"At the moment we've got two of the best players that New Zealand's ever seen operating in key positions, which makes my ability to set a game plan pretty easy. I hope the environment is positive and allows players to come in, express themselves and enjoy representing our country. It's the greatest time in our lives and we should have a good time while we're here.
"It's great seeing guys mature into their roles and their careers but we're not good enough to be complacent. These guys put in a lot of hours of hard graft."
McCullum has also been helped by coach Mike Hesson whose man-management has had a galvanising effect in the background. Hesson is happy to let his captain lead as most great sides - think Don Bradman, Clive Lloyd and Steve Waugh - have done.
"I'm no show pony," Hesson says. "I just like to go about my work. I'm a clinical sort of bloke who's pretty task focused. I like to follow through on my plans and be as calm as I can, especially when there's often a lot of emotion going on around you. I try to balance out the highs and lows."


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text: Neo-soul, by definition, is generally "unplugged," eschewing programmed beats, synths, and samples and relying instead on old-school R&B qualities like live instrumentation and old-fashioned crooning. So it's no surprise there isn't much difference between Alicia Keys' studio creations (as well as her other live performances) and her stint on MTV's once-again resurrected Unplugged. Grumbles that Keys's Unplugged isn't faithful to its namesake is even sillier considering that, in the days since Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora sat on stools and played "Livin' On A Prayer" on acoustic guitars, "unplugged" has become more of a metaphorical term than a literal one. And the electricity in Keys's Unplugged is the least of its problems. After a stirring a capella intro, the set gets off to a shaky start with a medley of "Karma" and "Heartburn," two stand-out tracks from the singer's sophomore effort The Diary of Alicia Keys. And talking isn't Keys' strong point, evidenced by her awkward interactions with the audience and an uncomfortable compliment-exchange with unexpected duet partner Adam Levine of Maroon 5. By "A Woman's Worth" (curiously titled "A Woman's Worth [Live]") and the new single "Unbreakable" (with its amusing nods to "Oprah and Stedmond" and "Will and Jada" and an electric bassline that strangely evokes Super Mario Bros.), Keys starts to warm up, lifting her original compositions to soaring new heights, the previously unreleased "Stolen Moments" and a mostly understated "Fallin'" among them. On the other hand, an abbreviated "You Don't Know My Name," truly a producer's creation, falls flat here, and she treats covers of Gladys Knight's "If I Was Your Woman" and "Every Little Bit Hurts" like vocal auditions and not the blank canvases of an interpretive artist. It's a talent that, perhaps, comes with time and experience, even for an artist so matured in other areas. It's in this way that Keys's—and Unplugged's—biggest flaw gets the big glaring spotlight.


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I have 2 possible ovulation dates, 10 days apart, and both are confusing me. Are any of these scenarios possible?
Is it possible to:
- get a (very faint) positive pregnancy test only 4 days after the 7 day stretch of EWCM dried up, so presumably 4-5dpo?
- have 7 days of EWCM that is pregnancy related, rather than pre-ovulatory? (starting approximately 5 days after possible ovulation based on 1 day of EWCM)
- not get a faint positive test (with Clear Blue or EPT, I can't remember) until 15dpo? (with DS, I had a faint positive at 9dpo)
- ovulate but continue to have EWCM for several days after ovulation? (I've read that doesn't happen b/c of hormonal shift?)
I think all/any of those are possible!
number three is very easy to believe. number two, I believe you could have the EWCM during that time but I don't think PG would cause it at 5dpo. I tend to get a little EWCM during TWW sometimes and especially right at the end of it, so you could have that happen before PG symptoms start and then also turn out to be PG.
number one and number four are the same question IMO because I think the scenario in number one would only be caused by inaccurate O day and O was more likely to have been earlier.
(I do not believe you had symptoms or a BFP at 5dpo--not impossible but extremely unlikely because implantation is generally after 7 dpo and symptoms/BFP usually take a couple of more days more to show at earliest--but I can believe symptoms and BFP when you think it is 5dpo but you really O'd earlier.)
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I would count your last day of EWCM in the latest run as peak day. Statistically, you can ovulate 3 days before or after peak day. You probably wouldn't get a positive pregnancy test until implantation at 7-10 days, but if you ovulated at P-3, then you got a positive pregnancy test on day 8, which isn't that unbelievable. Implantation may have happened more quickly than average as well. I think it is much less likely that you had a run of mucus after ovulation. Congratulations on the pregnancy!
I think all of those are possible! I've read that the average timerame for implantation is 6-10 dpo, but it can happen as early as 2 dpo or as late as 12 dpo, so a faint positive on 5 dpo isn't totally impossible, especially if you're just basing O on your last day of EWCM.
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Six shots of .357 with no muzzle flip out of a 2" snub...they have my attention, ugly or not.
I don't think they're ugly at all. Very Bladerunner-ish. The lower position of the barrel is supposed to push the recoil much lower in the palm, making it a better design for a revolver. The squared sides of the cylinder make for easier carry. Now the price...
I wouldn't mind a pet rhino.:image035:
Fellow at the range pulled one out the other day, and let me examine and shoot it.
Interesting concept, no doubt about it. But in practical terms, it is nothing more than a curiousity; something for the guy who feels the need to be different.
It is heavy and bulky. IMO, one could conceal a full-size 1911 easier. The action borders on the bizarre; when you thumb-cock it, the hammer RETURNS TO REST POSITION. ????? Trigger pull is okay. There is definitely less muzzle flip, but certainly NOT less felt recoil.
I suppose it all depends on what you want it to do. Home defense? Sure. Unusual range toy? You bet. Serious carry piece? It would suffice, but there are any number of more practical choices.
But for those who feel the need to have the oddity on the line/at the club house... this thing is right up your alley.:wink:


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The corkscrew has been around for hundreds of years. Natalie MacLean follows a curly history.
Sleek, solid, high-performance engineering. The latest Mercedes-Benz? No. A Boeing 777? No. Try the Screwpull Elegance corkscrew.
Chrome-plated and zinc-finished with a Taflon-coated screw, this is no mere corkscrew.
This is a Wine Opening System (it should be, for $400).
And you thought corkscrews were simply something to throw into the kitchen drawer.
These high-tech models banish that notion along with the indignity of opening acts such as the old bottle-between-the-knees-and-yank.
Anyone who's ever been stranded in a hotel room without a corkscrew knows how essential a tool it is.
Until most wine is bottled with screwtops or, heaven forbid, in bladder boxes, we'll need a device such as this.
As the actor W.C. Fields remarked during a trip to Afghanistan: "We lost our corkscrew and were compelled to live on food and water for several days."
Before the invention of the corkscrew, corks were only partially submerged in the top of the bottle so that they could be pulled out by hand, which required a reported
100 pounds of exertion to extract them.
The first corkscrew patent was issued in England, once the hub of the world's wine trade.
The corking and uncorking of fine wine was essential to a burgeoning shipping business, and so England became a hotbed of corkscrew invention, with hundreds of patents issued.
Today, it is the corkscrew collector's market of choice.
But unless you're an 18th century aristocrat for whom someone named Manuel will open the bottle, you'll have to learn to use the instrument of labour yourself.
Fortunately, well-made corkscrews with sharply pointed wormscrews and a leverage device greatly decrease the amount of effort required.
For corkscrews with centre wormscrews such as the Waiter's Friend, the trick is to position the point in the centre of the cork and pull it out straight.
Get the screw in deep enough to pull out the cork, but not so deep that you penetrate the bottom side, which will push little pieces of cork into the wine.
There are as many reasons for collecting corkscrews as there are corkscrew designs.
Some corkscrews reveal the cultural, economic and social influences of their time.
Some have been fitted with implements such as carriage keys and horse-hoof picks, sealing-wax cutters and bradawls.
Until the invention of the metal cap in the late 1800s, medicine, perfume, ink, vinegar, cleaning fluids, mouthwash and other bottled liquids were sealed with corks, so antique corkscrews were often styled to represent their use or user.
Apart from the aesthetic, historical and practical aspects, collecting corkscrews attracts investors who buy to make a profit. It's not a bad approach for some: an 18th century English pocket silver corkscrew went for $30,000 at a recent Christie's corkscrew auction.
In any group with a passion you'll usually find the fringe zealots who elevate a hobby to a monomaniacal mission.
The International Correspondence of Corkscrew Addicts limits membership to 50 people in eight countries (to join you'll have to wait until someone dies or is pushed out for not exchanging corkscrew correspondence with other members each year, per the group's by-laws).
However, corkscrews remain a convenience most of us don't consider closely.
Of course, if you can't find a corkscrew, you can always resort to the sabre technique: just take any metre-long sabre lying around the house to slice off the neck of the bottle, along with the cork.
The trick is where the blade meets the bottle, rather than your fingers holding it.
Natalie MacLean was named the World's Best Drink Writer at the World Food Media Awards for the articles in her free wine newsletter, available at www.nataliemaclean.com
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Public Workshop
The City has just begun the Marlboro Street & Southeast Keene Neighborhoods' Zoning Initiative which will explore innovative approaches to encourage redevelopment and enhancements in the area. The initiative will focus on Marlboro Street and the area south of Water Street and east of Main Street. The final result will be proposed zoning and regulations changes that will promote reuse and redevelopment of underutilized properties, improve stormwater management practices, preserve residential neighborhoods, and strengthen the area as a vibrant, walkable, mixed-use district.
To begin, the community is invited to a public workshop on Tuesday, March 26 to provide input. Hosted by the City of Keene, the workshop will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wheelock School and will feature hands-on exercises that aim to identify the area's strengths and weaknesses as well as to determine the community's goals and objectives for Marlboro Street and southeast Keene. Other opportunities for input and participation will follow throughout the spring.
First Workshop Details
Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Place: Wheelock School, 24 Adams Street, Keene
Background Information
The goal of this initiative is to develop zoning and regulatory amendments for consideration by the Keene City Council and the Keene Planning Board to achieve the following objectives:
1. Pursue the goals of the 2010 Comprehensive Master Plan
2. Encourage development and redevelopment including small scale business uses that are compatible with other uses and neighborhoods
3. Preserve intact residential neighborhoods in and near the study area
4. Allow reuse of former commercial and industrial buildings
5. Encourage a pedestrian-oriented gateway streetscape including sidewalks, lighting, on-street parking, and other amenities including parks and bicycle access
6. Recommend soil-appropriate, Low Impact Development (LID), best management practices and possible flood storage options to combine with greenway amenities along Beaver Brook
7. Preserve the traffic capacity of Marlboro Street
The project's Steering Committee and the City of Keene Planning Department are guiding this initiative, which is being funded by a New Hampshire Community Planning Grant and City Capital Improvement Program funds. The City hired a professional consultant team, led by the planning and urban design firm The Cecil Group, to help carry out the project.
This consultant team will seek significant and varied input from the community throughout the
Spring of 2013 to better understand the issues and opportunities in the area. They will reach out to a broad range of stakeholders, including area businesses and property owners, residents, and students of Keene State College, which is located next to the Marlboro Street area. There will be four public workshops, a neighborhood tour, and a visual preference survey as well as interviews and regular Steering Committee meetings. This information will help shape the recommended zoning and regulatory changes that will be implemented by the City of Keene over time. The initiative is expected to be complete by early 2014, with the following schedule:
- Winter to early Spring 2013: Existing Conditions
- Spring 2013: Three Development Scenarios
- Summer 2013: Draft Report and Regulations
- Fall 2013 to Winter 2014: Final Report and Regulations
Additional Information
Contact: City of Keene Planner Michele Chalice at (603) 352-5474.