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10 RV Parks near Hazelton, Iowa
Independence, Iowa 10.48 miles S
1865 150th St Hazelton, Iowa 50641 (map) | (319) 636-2422
Sites: 93 | Latest Rate: $32.00 | 4 Reviews
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Aug 2016 - $32.00
Remote location to any town but quiet with good walking trails. Gravel sites are mostly level. Good 20' of grass between sites. Good power, water and sewer hookups. Pool is clean but shallow. 4.6" at deepest. Pool is very crowded on weekends. Park is empty during the week and fills up quickly Friday, starting at noon. Lots of young families in trailers and 5th wheels. There were only a few motorhomes. Apx 90 sites. Only downside is the gravel 1 mile road to get to the park off of 150. Owners take great pride in keeping the park spotless. - TravelsKen
Sep 2015 - $30.00
This campground has many activities for families and kids. Organized games/crafts on the weekends are a plus. Swimming pool is nice on hot days though it can get a little packed. They have a playground, miniature golf (fee), volley ball, walking/biking trails, creek to fish in, dump station, camp store. Sites are spacious with lots of grassy area in between. - EMSPOST911
Jul 2015 - $30.00
MCR has about 90 sites; looked like the majority are for permanent/seasonal use with maybe 25 pull-thru sites for daily camping. Our full-hookup site was very long, fairly level with a picnic table, firepit and decent grassy area between sites. Most of the trees are too scattered or short for much shade. The campground had wifi service available, but not free. MCR has a pool but there is an extra charge to use it, a playground, camp store, laundry, dump stations. They also had 5 A/C'ed cabins to rent. You're about 3 miles from Hazelton and 8 from Independence but there's about 30 Amish Shops (bulk groceries, bakeries, furniture, quilts, etc) just down the gravel roads from the campground. Occasionally, depending upon wind direction, a slight confinement smell could be detected. See their website for info on rate, facilities, directions, etc. - OTR-again
1883 125th St Hazelton, Iowa 50641 (map) | (319) 636-2617
Sites: 7 | Latest Rate: $18.00 | 1 Reviews
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Jun 2016 - $18.00
Small quiet campground with only 7 reservable electric sites. These wooded sites are at edge of a pine forest (surprising trees for Iowa). We camped midweek, with only other camper for one day at these reservable sites. Tent campers (mostly arriving early to set up for weekend) on other parts of campground. Very nice interpretative nature center at park. Many paved hiking trails with fishing access points on reservoir (great for dog swimming). Black raspberries ripe and abundant at end of June. Firewood consists only of a few huge logs - virtually unburnable. - Susi Nehls
1418 Q Ave Oelwein, Iowa 50662 (map) | (319) 283-5234
Sites: 100 | Latest Rate: $30.00 | 15 Reviews
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Sep 2016 - $30.00
The campground is supposed to have activities for the kids to do and once again they were cancelled once we arrived. There is a sand pit for volley ball, however the net is gone, the tether ball was missing, and the 4 baskets for Frisbee golf were also gone. All things that I had planned on doing with my children as this is why I pay "resort" prices for this campground. The pontoon for the beach also looked as if something was wrong as it was push to the side of the lake. Very frustrating to bring my family here only to not have anything to do. Sure we can play mini golf, but you can only do that so many times before you can't stand it anymore. If the owner likes you then you are allowed to return for another weekend if not you will not be able to return. I questioned the lack of activities when stated that there would be some and now my family is not allowed to come back because I broke some unwritten rule. Even though the owners break rules all the time by allowing their dog to run off leash. - EMSPOST911
Sep 2016 - $5.00
Not a resort if you are looking for a clubhouse and organized activities, however this park has everything you might look for and none of the things you don't. For example, it is on a lake, with canoes available, a nice beach, a covered pavilion. It does not have major highway, does not have a railroad, nor an airport nearby to make noise. Peaceful, quiet. The hosts are gracious and ready to serve. This is one of the best kept parks we have visited. The rate is Coast to Coast. All major TV networks available OTA. WiFi offered, but we used our Verizon hotspot. We would stay here again. - waywardwind
Jun 2016 - $5.00
What a nice campground! Hosts treated us to birthday ice cream and cake on Saturday! Full hookups, 30/50 amp service, graveled, level sites with both back-in and pull-throughs. We were met at check-in and escorted to our site. Lots of space between sites with a picnic table and fire ring. Campground has a beach access to Oelwein Lake, Frisbee golf area, horse shoe pits, shuffle board surfaces, mini golf course, laundry and bath house provided. You get personal service here at Lake Shore Resort. This is one of the cleanest, well-kept campgrounds I have been in. If you are looking for a relaxing, quiet, clean campground, Lake Shore Resort is your destination! - kihei7
305 8th Street SE Independence, Iowa 50644 (map) | (319) 440-0472
Sites: 42 | Latest Rate: $20.00 | 6 Reviews
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Jun 2016 - $20.00
This is a city owned park, with over 75% seasonal spots. This makes it hard for people just to come and camp for the weekend. No fire wood is offered so you have purchase from local vendors. My biggest complaint is with the electrical, I plugged into 50amp service and my meter was reading 108 at best. For this reason I plan on staying away from this park. - rving4fun
Sep 2015 - $15.00
The sites are flat, gravel pads with large grassy areas in between. This campground sits right on the main road so it is very easy to find, however the noise from this road can be heard all night long. - EMSPOST911
Jul 2012 - $15.00
Park manager was pleasant to deal with as a plus. That said, this is a dirt road, dirt sites, dry grass, run down kind of RV park. Lots of dog waste, mostly dried, was all over the dry grass area along side of our site. During our stay, the park was at least 75% filled with long term tenants who were working in the area. Regret to say that many of the reviews are favorably exaggerated, or the reviewers' standards are a bit too low. Trucks and cars were parked out into the rather narrow access roads to the extent that we had to back out of our pull-through on the south side of the shower building. We will not return and will instead drive a few miles further and dry camp at the casino. - User1485
1282 120th Street, Strawberry Point, IA 52076 Strawberry Point, Iowa 52076 (map) | 563-924-2000
Sites: 127 | Latest Rate: $14.00 | 3 Reviews
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Apr 2016 - $14.00
The campground loops and maneuvering to get into the sites can be a bit challenging, but the campground was very nice. There is a nice lake, and the hiking trail around it was very enjoyable. All of the sites are electric only, which limits stays to a couple of days. Most have 30 amp only as well. During the summer they rent paddle boats, canoes, and such and operate a snack bar. There are a lot of trees, but most sites should be able to get satellite reception. Parking spurs are gravel. Cell service was good with Verizon. Dump station on site. - Stax
Jun 2015 - $16.00
This park was gorgeous! So we spent all our time in the South Lake Campground. There were very few people there, lots of empty space. Super friendly park ranger helped us get checked in and camp hosts also were very friendly and brought us free firewood. Site #4 was well located, in the center of the park, not far from the bathrooms, playground, etc. There is a lovely little trail in the forest that goes from the campground down to the lake. At the bottom there is a fishing pier, picnic table, dam. Older kids can do the walk around the bottom of the lake to go to the concession stand and boat house. At spot #4, if you bring a 100ft hose, you can connect to the water source to fill up without having to break camp. The site wasn't totally flat and did require some leveling. This was a great camping experience and we're glad we went. The boys had a blast! The Six Pine Campground is in the northern end of the park and is tent camping only, no electricity. - GearDown
Apr 2015 - $16.00
Great park. Nice hiking trails. Our site had a nice gravel pad, but needed to use several blocks to level. - SM1969
419 W Mission St Strawberry Point, Iowa 52076 (map) | (563) 933-2081
Sites: 12 | Latest Rate: $25.00 | 3 Reviews
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Aug 2015 - $25.00
Easy to get to & very convenient location right in town. We parked in the "upper back" section with pull thru spots. Barely a hill & not very far 'back' at all, just best way to describe it. Pretty view of the countryside from these sites. Full hook up & well maintained with neatly trimmed grass & good gravel. Friendly owner & very helpful. Not sure we'll be through here again with the camper but would stay here if we were. - mkkk
Jun 2015 - $25.00
We stayed one night, but would stay again and stay longer to use as a base camp. Gravel pads but mostly level. Nicely mowed, trees planted for future shade. Full hookups. Walking distance to downtown. One shower for both sexes but very clean. - coffeeman1
Jun 2009 - $15.00
The owner Wally has brought this area up-to-speed with improvements and added additional spots further back on the property to make it convenient for overnight/weekend campers. He knows it lacks in some areas (picnic tables being added; considering fire rings & BBQ stands) compared to high end places. Many opt to camp at the State Park 7 miles out of town but if you are visiting Strawberry Point it is easier to bring the rig than to arrange for a room that may not be available here but in a town 20 miles away. We have stayed twice for family weddings and it is so easy to come in / out without worrying about gates that we were able to enjoy the festivities. With time this will be a very attractive RV location and is already popular with fall hunters. - kparis
10225 Ivy Rd Fayette, Iowa 52142 (map) | (563) 425-4161
Sites: 42 | Latest Rate: $14.00 | 1 Reviews
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May 2016 - $14.00
Campground was very busy with lots of families and a flurry of activity. We had a pull through site that was plenty big for a 38' 5r and tow vehicle. Had picnic table and fire ring. The campground overlooks the sewage treatment facility that is directly adjacent. The authorities ought to consider putting some vegetation up to screen the view of the settling ponds and sewage agitator pumps from the campground. We did not smell it, but maybe the wind was in our favor that day. The campground is about average. There are lots of trails through the recreation area, but are mostly fit for and used for horses. This park is largely geared towards horses, and there is a second campground that is set up for those bringing horses with them. The prices, like all Iowa State Parks is very reasonable at 14 dollars. - Stax
Deerwood Park Road Evansdale, Iowa 50707 (map) | (319) 493-0655
Sites: 156 | Latest Rate: $19.00 | 2 Reviews
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Aug 2015 - $19.00
This campground within a park is a little gem that doesn't seem to get much publicity. The park is beautiful, on a river and with a small lake. There are very nice playgrounds and a boat launch ramp. We were passing through for just one night, and it had what we needed. There is self check in, and it was very inexpensive with full hook ups and strong wifi. The park was not crowded and we had our pick of spots. The bathroom is not fantastic, but was fine for us. There was a small laundry. We would happily stay here again. - SaneJane
Aug 2015 - $19.00
This is a drive-up only campground with self-service registration.
The sites were roomy and easy to get into and out of. Utilities were all good on the full hookup site. The park was quiet and we would be happy to stay there again some time. - Starxd
200 E Acers St Manchester, Iowa 52057 (map) | (563) 927-6449
Sites: 500 | Latest Rate: $10.00 | 4 Reviews
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Jul 2013 - $10.00
We camped here with a FMCA rally. Sites were level, but grassy. Was quite a ways from the camping area to the actual fairgrounds. Sewer dump was not accessible by a large motorhome. Thirty amp only was a pain when the weather was warm. - jmlsrpc
Sep 2010 - $15.00
There is easy access to sites. You can pretty much pick the site you want. It is great for a stop over. We would stay here again. - KC0DA
Aug 2010 - $15.00
As I belong to a camping group we stay here often, which is too bad. The fairground does not keep up with the needs of RVers. The electric is bad, you are parking on grass and if wet, you will sink down. The location of the dump station is very poor at best. This area is more for groups, however an upgrade to the area needs to be done. - rving4fun
4550 Hess Rd Waterloo, Iowa 50701 (map) | (319) 233-3485
Sites: 162 | Latest Rate: $40.00 | 18 Reviews
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Oct 2016 - $40.00
Very nice and clean park. Sites very spacious which is good for a private park. Nice walking in park with plenty dog waste bag stations. There also is a very nice fenced area for dogs, which includes agility stations. Nice laundry room in good working order. The bathroom was clean..only complaint are the timed spray showers which you can't adjust temperature..so they were not real hot. Fantastic location to mall, highway, restaurants. The Isle Grand Casino is in view from park. Would definitely return and recommend. - GrandpaBentley
Sep 2016 - $41.00
Our 50 amp did not work. They offered to move us but did not offer to fix. We were already set up so made due with 30. Did not offer any refund. A really nice park with a great fenced dog area. Beautiful views of lake from site. Gravel walk all the way around the lake feature. A really nice clean park. I read reviews and requested that my site have a sewer that was down hill from MH. We had no problem with sewer. We would definitely stay again. Wifi was spotty. - User3274
Aug 2016 - $42.00
Price reflects Value Kard discount for a full hookup pull-through site. Check-in staff was very friendly. Roads are paved and sites are gravel with picnic tables and fire rings. We had a lovely view of the lake and water park next door. Rained hard twice and park tended to be a little on the swampy side. Nice swimming beach with lots of chairs. Glad to see some newer parks being built! Tight right turn onto Hess from Shaulis Rd. Signage is not the best along the route. Trees are young and offer little shade, but looks like this will be a nice park. Will definitely return. - BigRigTravelerUSA


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Sienna Miller says she's coping with life after Jude.
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Sienna Miller says she would like to meet more expert lovers - sparking speculation that her relationship with love-cheat Jude Law is definitely over.
The pair have been meeting on and off since Law admitted an affair with his children's nanny, and Miller, 23, broke off the engagement.
The blonde actress looked stunning in a black fitted dress and black heels and was in high spirits despite arriving 40 minutes late in pouring rain at the Venice Film Festival.
She plays the woman who finally manages to tame the lothario in the movie Casanova, with Australian actor Heath Ledger, 26, in the title role.
The Alfie star admitted at a press conference for the film that she had met a few Casanovas in her time.
''I've met a few Casanovas that I like and some that I haven't and I hope to meet a few more,'' she said.
Miller laughed when she was asked whether she had given any tips to Ledger for his role as the famous lover, saying: ''No I didn't to be honest. He has enough ability to play the seducer naturally to need any tips from me.''
Miller arrived in a gondola to the Lido area of Venice where the premiere of the film, described as a romp and a comedy, was to take place.
The film was shot in the romantic city.
Casanova's memoirs made him famous as a symbol of diehard romance and obsession with love.
But falling in love with a woman who spurns him, Miller's character, is an invention dreamed by the film's screenwriters.
Miller said about the man Casanova: ''He's an incredibly charming character, charismatic and beautiful.
''The appeal for Francesca (Miller's character) was that he sacrificed himself for her.
''That's the moment that she fell in love with him. It's the sacrifice that she fell in love with.'' She added:
''Women are interested in men and men are interested in women.
''He's an intriguing character and certainly magnetic. I suppose women are drawn to that.
She said of her first lead role: ''I was really drawn to the role because she's this early feminist, strong independent woman.
''Among these silly flirtatious women, she holds strong to what she believes in, and is not seduced.
''That's very rare for a woman to be offered that role, that of a woman who is strong and independent.''
Miller's last film role was in Alfie, the remake of the sixties classic, in which she starred opposite Law and Susan Sarandon.
Since her relationship with Law hit the headlines, she has landed a new role of Andy Warhol's drug-addicted muse in the new film Factory Girl.
Law publicly apologised to Miller for the shame he had caused by the affair, which took place just three months after he proposed.
His children's nanny Daisy Wright claimed that he seduced her while filming All the King's Men in New Orleans.
Law and Miller met on the set of Alfie in 2003 and became engaged on Christmas Day last year.
Miller has been playing Celia in As You Like It, at London's Wyndham's Theatre.
Asked about whether she would ever tie-the-knot in Venice, she added: ''Venice is one of the most beautiful, romantic cities.
''I'd always love to come back here, I don't know about getting married here.''
Ledger said he was suited to the role of the lover, saying: ''I certainly have an appreciation for love,'' he said.
''Casanova was someone who really fell in love with each woman - or man I heard at times - as opposed to Don Juan who woke up the next morning and laughed in their faces.
''I do have an appreciation for love but for just not as many (women),'' he joked.
Ledger has two other films in Venice, Ang Lee's western combined with a gay love story, Brokeback Mountain, and Terry Gilliam's The Brothers Grimm.
He said: ''It's exciting and nerve-wracking. I've felt like I've been in a state of denial.
''I've pretended just to have one film. I'm taking every day at a time and every interview at a time.''
He said that shooting in Venice was like ''shooting in a museum'', adding, ''Brokeback Mountain was excruciating to shoot. So when I started this it was like a working holiday. It was such a wonderful environment.''
British actor Jeremy Irons also stars in the film, as Casanova's nemesis Bishop Pucci, plotting to catch him in an act of infidelity.
Swedish director Lasse Hallstrom, who also made Chocolat and Cider House Rules, admitted ''taking liberties'' with the movie by not sticking to the known facts about Casanova but said they were staying ''true to the atmosphere of the time, to the period and backdrop''.
''The real Casanova was a man who had a true understanding of women. That's part of his attraction. That he had an uncanny ability to get into the mind of women,'' he said.
Miller later attended the premiere of her film on the Venice red carpet.
Asked whether her and Law were over, she said: ''I'm not talking about that.''
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Students are today finding out if their hard work has paid off with the release of the New Zealand Scholarship exam results.
The results have been posted on the New Zealand Qualifications Authority website.
More than 400 students have gained outstanding scholarships in 32 subjects.
English and statistics and modelling had the highest number of top recipients, with 63 and 60 respectively.
Subjects such as agriculture and horticulture, Chinese, German, and sculpture were less popular, with just one person in each subject gaining the top scholarship.
The names of the country's best students, who won Premiere Awards worth $10,000, will be released tomorrow.
A ceremony for the top scholar will be held in May when Prime Minister John Key will present them with an award.
The scholarship exam papers will be posted to students from tomorrow.


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Churchill Cellars Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Bella Luna (2006)
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91 Points "While attractive and fairly well-focused, this wine is a little low-keyed in the nose, but it ups the ante in terms of richness and depth once in the mouth. It is never a big wine, but it is well-balanced one and its racy flavors are charged...
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I always was under the impression that non-vintage champagne and other sparklers have to be drunk shortly after release and usually never keep them more then a few months. Now a friend of mine claimed that he ages non-vintage champagne for about 5 years, as they would develop a "nuttier" and less fruity taste. So is there any advantage in aging ... Read More
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91 Points Medium ruby color; deep, spicy aromas of cinnamon with black cherry notes; deep, complex core of black cherry fruit, spicy and earthy notes, sweet oak, good structure and balance; long finish. Deep and rich, this Pinot is a terrific mouthful of earthy, spicy complexity. Pinot Report 12/30/08 Read More
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The Corktown Hotel is now Trumbull and Porter, an authentic Detroit hotel.
The 144-room Trumbull and Porter Detroit hotel is ready to receive guests. We invite you to stay with us and join us in our goal! We've fully embraced the unofficial mission of the city to support Detroit by the creation of partnerships with the best local artists, designers, staff and merchants that Detroit has to offer. From the original mural created by celebrated Corktown artist Don Kilpatrick on the hotel to the words of beloved Detroit poet David Blair on display in the lobby, this hotel is one-of-a-kind – just like you.


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|Sioux City Council Primary Election Candidates' Forum
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The public is invited to attend a forum with the candidates for Sioux City Council on Thursday, September 19, 2013 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 405 Sixth Street. The League of Women Voters of Sioux City sponsors this forum and guest panelists will be representatives from the Tax Payers Research Council and the Greater Sioux City Press Club. Anyone needing sign-language or other accomodations is asked to call 274-1948 as soon as possible and no later than two days before the forum. The first 60 minutes of the forum will consist of questions posed by the panelists. The final 45 minutes will include questions written by the audience and presented to the candidates.
Questions concerning the forum may be directed to Carolyn Goodwin at 274-1948 or Pat Hammerstrom at 276-2214. Also see agenda for more information.


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"This is the finest book on ecology bar none. Highest recommendation!"—Ken Wilber, author of Sex, Ecology, Spirituality and The Integral Vision
"This book offers a promising approach for making sense of the diverse perspectives on the environment, including the many ways of understanding the complexities and challenges of global environmental change. The integral ecology framework provides a valuable roadmap for responding to contemporary problems such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and land use change. Given the widespread and often heated debates about environmental issues, the publication of Integral Ecology is timely and appreciated."—Karen O'Brien, PhD, University of Oslo, coauthor of Environmental Change and Globalization and member of the Nobel Peace Prize–winning team of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
"In Integral Ecology Esbjörn-Hargens and Zimmerman have produced a complex framework (rooted in a hierarchy of integrative levels proposed by philosopher Ken Wilber) for the multidisciplinary interrogation of ecological problems. This framework provides an intelligent basis for discovering what questions need to be posed in our de facto postmodern era, and how to formulate them most effectively."—Stanley N. Salthe, PhD, Brooklyn College, author of Evolving Hierarchical Systems and Development and Evolution
"Integral Ecology is a remarkable work, indeed a tour de force. Like all path-breaking books it will provoke lively discussion and inevitable debate. It may even shift the course of our understanding of ecology. This is a book that invites us to read, enjoy, reflect, and act. And the time is now."—Mary Evelyn Tucker, PhD, Yale University, co-editor of the ten-volume World Religions and Ecology Encyclopedia and author of Worldly Wonder
"Deeper than deep ecology, integral ecology completes the century-long struggle to overcome the unfortunate legacy of Logical Positivism in the natural sciences and Behaviorism in the social sciences. Both blinkered and trammeled the human mind and spirit. At the the heart and soul of Integral Ecology is the frank recognition of interiority and subjectivity, as well as exteriority and objectivity, in the larger-than-human world. That's what Integral Ecology is all about. In addition to theoretical integral ecology, the authors, both gifted writers as well as thinkers, provide case studies applying integral ecology to real-world environmental conundrums."—J. Baird Callicott, PhD, University of North Texas, co-editor of Encyclopedia of Environmental Ethics and Philosophy and The Wilderness Debate Rages On


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Numerical reasoning skills play a part in almost all roles, so being able to test someone's ability in this area can be vital. They are used by a lot of the UK's top employers as a quick and easy way to find out if a candidate is generally comfortable with numbers. This can be especially useful if the industry you work in doesn't require any formal qualifications in numbers but where competent numerical skills are needed. An example of one such test is shown below:
Look at the graph on the left and answer the following questions. Only one answer is correct for each question. You can use a calculator to work out your answers if you like.
The graph shows the number of cars sold through a national chain of garages from year 1 to year 3. The types of cars represented in this graph are: Saxon, Star1 and Goza.
1. If the Star1 car sells at £8,000 each, what is the total value of sales in year 2?
a) £144m b) £176m c) £200m d) £240m
2. By what percentage did total Goza sales number increase from year 1 to year 3?
a) 10% b) 25% c) 33% d)50%
3. Over the three-year period, which car product achieved the largest percentage increase in the number of cars sold?
a) Saxon b) Star1 c) Goza d) Cannot say
4. If Saxon sales, in year 1, represented an increase of 30% on year 0's sales, what was the approximate number of sales in year 0?
a) 10,500 b) 11,500 c) 19,200 d) 23,000
How do you think you scored? The correct answers are 1. C; 2. D; 3. A and 4. B.
"When comfortable in a role, many people slip into the habit of leaning on others when it comes to tackling numbers," says Rob Bailey, managing consultant at business psychology firm OPP. "While using the strengths of others in your team makes sense, ignoring the weakness will put you in a dangerous position in the long term – you may find yourself at the back of the queue when it comes to promotion opportunities, and it will certainly make you less attractive to prospective new employers."
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How awesome is that! I just love practical gifts that make my life easier....
Last year I got a shovel that I had been eyeing up for awhile, loved it!
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getting the dirt off the patio than sweeping or water, I even got all
the debris that piles up between the potted plants. Of course, in the
winter there will be oodles of leaves, but I can blow those onto the
lawn and then mow them up. I didn't try using it as a vacuum/shredder,
which it claims it can do...I doubt it, since we had an electric leaf
shredder once and it didn't work worth a darn, but we'll see. What it
doesn't do as well is get dirt that's been kind of glued down by water,
like under the dog's water bowl. But all in all, I'm very pleased. It
isn't very noisy and being electric there's no exhaust pollution.
My co-workers will think I'm some deprived person, I didn't get jewelry
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I was asked to post this write up on another forum that I visit and thought Id share it here as well...Eric
I have no idea how to do this, so Ill just do it how I want I finally got around to this. Please let me know if I need more information or photos on any areas or make changes...Eric
theres the whole album
The first step in replacing a door skin is to remove a large section of the skin. I do this because of several reasons. One it allows me to check the door shell and door intrusion beam for damage. If the beam is bent or damaged the door is JUNK plain and simple, its a safety issue.
I use an air hammer with a panel cutter bit, it makes for short work of that sheetmetal. Another reason I do is because many door skins are glued in place. I find that when you remove a large section of skin you can remove the remeinder much easier.
The door is now removed for the car. To remove the skin from the door you need to grind away the hem area of the skin. The hem is the part of the skin that is folded over. A grinder with 36 grit will make quick work that hem. When you start to see the hem splitting like shown in the pictures, move to the next spot. You want to move the grinder back and forth over the hem, never stopping.
Once the skin is off the door shell I like to reinstall the door back onto the car. Doing so allows you to check the fit of the shell to the surrounding parts of the car. The flange on the shell where the skin lays should be almost flush with the surrounding parts. If not you need to adjust the shell and or the flange for proper fit. Adjusting the shell and flange NOW is very easy because the shell has little strength without that skin. You can bend and tweak that shell to do anything you want. Tweaking and bending with the skin on is very hard and you are likely to dent or crease the skin.
So correct any misfitment now.
In the picture you can see the perfect gap and equal spacing of the flange on the shell to the surround parts. Once again the flange should be almost flush with the surrounding parts.
This picture shows an area of the shell that does not fit right to the surrounding parts. Notice how the gap gets bigger as you view from top to bottom. If you installed the skin, the body lines would not match up properly. The newly skinned door would appear to be sucked in at the bottom and not flush, the body line would also be lower when view from the side.
In order to fix this fitment issue I will push the lower portion of the shell out. I use a dead blow or rubber mallet to gently push the shell outwards. If you just bend the flange, the flange will be at the wrong angle and the skin will not sit and look right on the shell. This type of fitment issue the shell needs to corrected NOT the flange.
The lower area after the corrective repair. The flange sits almost flush and the body lines now match up.
The tools used to fold over the skin. The red body hammer is what I prefer to use. The black hammer is called a door skin hammer and most commonly used. I just prefer the feel of the red one over the black one, both work just fine. When using hand held body hammers you need to use a heavy large steel dolly with several curves or shapes one being flat. The reason for a heavy steel dolly is that it holds the skin tight, not allowing it to bounce on the shell. It basically supports skin while you are hammering the door skin over.
The door is now off the car again and ready for the install. The flange is ground with 50 grit for the adhesive. Most adhesive makers want a rough "tooth" for the adhesive.
The adhesive that I use is metal bonding adhesive. I prefer the large panel adhesive because it has a longer work time. Shown in the picture is 3M's 8115 metal bonding adhesive. This adhesive will be applied on the flange that is ground with 50 grit. Run a thin bead over the flange then spread it out covering the complete flange and all bare metal. Also shown is a seam sealer product that I use for an anti flutter. Anti flutter is what provides support for the skin. The antiflutter is applied to any door beams to support the metal in the middle of the door.
Adhesive applied to the flange also notice the gray antiflutter on the door beam.
The door skin is now layed in place over the shell. To aid in folding the skin over I like to lighty sand the edge of the skin. Doing so removes a very light amount of metal allowing it to fold over easier. I normally use something like 120 or 180. Do not go crazy on this step!
Just some clamps to help hold the skin in place during the hammering process. Always use some wood paint sticks to protect the metal from the vise grips, if not you will dent it.
I use an air hammer and rubber dolly to fold over the skin edge. I do this because its faster and produces a better finish. But the hand held hammers and steel dolly shown earlier work just as fine. Sometimes I still need to finish the final folding of the skin with a body hammer and steel dolly.
I dont suggest the air hammer method to someone who has never done a door skin, just a picture of the tools that I use.
It was hard to hold a hammer, camara and take pictures all at once so I did alittle drawing You want to hold the dolly tight agaisnt the outer part of the skin. The body hammer will lightly hit the skin folding it over ever so gently.
Picture of the flange after 1 or 2 passes. Notice the flange is not folded over up by the dolly, but below the dolly is lighty folded. At this point the fold is around 70 degrees. You want to fold the skin is small stages. If you try and force the fold in 1 or 2 stages will you dent/crease the door skin requiring more work and probably body filler to correct. If you fold the skin over in stages like shown in the above drawing you will get a perfect factory appearing job.
Another view of skin folded over at around 70 degrees
This picture shows the area right under the dolly almost folded over, its probably around the 30 degree mark.
Once the entire skin is folded over to around 30 degrees and NOT completely over, reinstall the door to the car. Doing this allows you to adjust the fitment of the door skin. You can shift the skin around on the shell to get the lines to fit right. You will also be able to make any last minute adjustments to the door shell to get the proper fit, as the skin is not completely in place.
Checking the body lines for correct fit.
Once the skin is lined up, open the door, do NOT remove the door just open it up. Now finish folding the skin edge over in a few spots. This will "tack" the skin in place not allowing it to move. Now remove the door and finish folding the skin edge over.
Picture of the skin folded over
With the skin folded over I like to lightly smooth out the backside or the side that recieved the hammering, with some 60 grit on an angle grinder. I use a small 2in rolec disc. The idea is to smooth out the metal to remove any hammer marks that might be in the metal. Hammer marks appear because the hammer was struck the metal at the wrong angle and left a small mark, no big deal. The 60 grit will easily remove any marks.
Once you are done with 60 grit, its a good idea to run a piece of 180 grit over the metal to remove those 60 grit scratches.
The door skin is almost done. Pictures of the outer portion. Notice that there are no dents or distorntion in the metal from the hammering. This is because of several things. 1. Because the use of a steel dolly held tight against the skin. 2. Folding the skin over in small stages instead of 1 or 2 large stages. This door skin will need NO BODY FILLER.
The last step in doing a bondo free door skin. Take a large sander or grinder with a 8in pad with 120 to 180 grit. This will remove any small waves in the metal from the hammering, basically you are smoothing the metal out, nothing major but yet still a big step in the process. A 6in DA sander set in grinder mode will also work, but the larger pad from the grinder works better due to working more surface area at once.
The door is painted and installed for the last time on the car! This skin was so smooth that it is 100% free of body filler and 100% free primer surfacer! It needed no buildable primer or blocking to make straight. It was simply sealed with 1 coat of sealer then sprayed directly with paint over that.
another way to remove that skin is to grind all the edges of the door where skin overlaps door frame itself. Then its easy to peel whole thing off
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is that those plastic doors or something?
That is a very good tutorial. I do want to point out that the metal on most newer cars is only about .030" to .035". That means that grinding with 60 or even 80 grit to remove the marks can remove enough metal to really weaken the panel. I also remove the damaged panel by simply grinding the edges, then peeling them off. That simple process will show how quickly you can grind away that metal to a dangerously thin state.
The main thing when installing the skin is to work in slow, methodical, steps. If you try to fold them over in 1 or 2 trips around, you will have filler work to do.
I was not trying to pick an arguement. There are people here that will benefit from that tutorial. My concern is that people that have not done many door skins on the newer cars, will try to grind enough to remove the hammer marks, thinning the metal. I would rather they had to use a light wipe of filler or primer, than to ruin a door skin that could easily cost them $200+, by grinding on it, thinking that they can grind out the hammer marks.
I have done many skins. When I see one come in, my forearm gets tired. I know it takes alot of hammering to get them right. I also know that someone that hasn't done them, will try to rush to get it done, and likely end up with marks that are deeper than what is safe to sand/grind out. That's all I was trying to point out.
These are metal skins, just as the car had from the factory. However, there are "plastic", fiberglass (smc actually) as well. A late model Camaro for instance has an SMC skin that you bond on.
You can get these skins for everthing from a 57 Chevy to a 70 Mustang and beyond for restorations as well.
I have to say that being "late model" doesn't have a whole lot to do with it. First off, cars will have all kinds of thicknesses of metal. A Lexus LS430 has 18 guage quarter panels!! While the same in a Toyota Corolla is 22. My apprentice at work just yesterday did a Mitsubishi SUV (what ever the thing is called) and it had a remarkably thick door skin. He did cut the inside lip here and there just as Eric layed out and produced an absolutly stunning job, Zero filler inside or out with a perfect fit. So it can be done and with no damage to the skins integrity. HOWEVER, as you point out, it "could" be ground thru if not for the mentor watching over his shoulder.
But he has the hang of it now and will go on to do them on a regular basis.
I do a couple of things different than Eric, in fact we chatted about this a number of years ago. I hem the panel completly off the car then trial fit it and do the upper welds and it is done. I have never seen a reason to partially hem it, then install it on the car and finish it. If it works, than who am I to say he is wrong. But I don't see a need to do that.
On older cars or repro panels, DAMN right I would do that to some degree. But with a late model car, those skins fit so nice on the door they just don't move that much. What I do is not to remove the "dirt" marks or "overspray" on the edges up at the top where the old skin ends. OR pay close attention any guide holes or marks in the shell. Many times there will be marks that the skin and the shell were lined up. When I install the new one I simply line them up the same as they were. Even if they were off a little, I put them back exactly as they were. In doing this I can be assured that I can hem the door completly, hang it on the hinges bolted right were it was an it WILL fit.
Removing the door skin off the shell is the second step, FIRST you have to look how it fits the "Hole" now. AND repair the shell to be sure the new skin will fit perfect. Then, when removing the skin it is VERY easy to damage the shell when they are glued as most are these days. If you remove the skin without damaging the shell AND the shell was repaired if needed to make it fit well around the outer gaps, putting a skin on and completly heming it is not like tossing dice.
That's too much work. Just drive it dented.
Brian, you sound like the guys at work They all say just skin it and be done with it. I just cant do that, I guess once you've been biten you are somewhat trigger shy. That extra 5 mins it takes to testfit that half hemmed door is worth it IMO.
Have you tried the air hammer method yet? It makes life so much easier, the only time I need to use a body hammer is on the corners...Eric
Eric, no I havn't used the air hammer to flange it, old dog you know. I do have the proper hammer that we discussed but I always forget to try it.
On the trial fitting, sure I do a trail fit, just not as "early" in the process as you do. Believe me Eric, I have been bitten but good too. This is what I want you to do. Tell me over door skins you have done in the past year or so, how many upon trial fitting needed to be moved? I will bet not many to zero. Trust yourself, you will find that it is a easier to completely hem it, THEN trial fit it, make a few minor adjustments with a spoon on an edge or two and you are done.
"Twisting" the door, yep, that is often needed, a fully hemmed panel will easily allow that. Actually "moving" the panel up or down or forward or back, I just don't find a need for that. And rarely do I need to move the door by hinges forward or back. This Mitisbishi yesterday, with the shouldered studs on the door for zero alignment we just set it on, tightened the bolts and shut the door to a perfect fit. I just made sure that it was back on the shell EXACTLY were the old one was. I started out years ago making small templates of the edges to the shell, to the window frame, etc. Then match those templates to the new skin in those same areas. That worked pretty neat, but over the years I saw that everytime if I just paid particular attention to the skin as it went on the templates fit exactly the same everytime. I never needed to move it much at all, so why not just skip that step? So I just pay close attention to putting the skin right where it was. I don't clean off the overspray at the top of the panel to be sure that the new one goes exactly where the old one was, works everytime.
By the way, I got one of these "seaming pliers" at a garage sale years ago. I use it on any flat areas on the door skin like at the top or bottom, and even on the sides on some. These are exactly the ones I have but the same idea. I couldn't find a photo of the ones I have. These things are a MUST for the tops where you can't swing a hammer. And YES, they are VERY different than "duck bill" vice-grips. They are like a "vice" applying more even pressure instead of like a "hinge" action like a vice-grip.
That photo shows a pair of flanging pliers that actually work more like the vice-grips and a "hinge". This pair is like the ones I have with a "leverage" mulitplying system. The photo sucks but it is the only one I could find. They are about three inches wide so you can fold a large area without marking it. Just like the hammer and dolly method you go a little at a time back and forth until you can press the hem together firmly.
They work GREAT.
Am not saying my way of checking the skins before final hemming the best way, its how I do it and that extra 5 mins is well worth it. I just dont like surpises.
Do you have any idea on who makes that neat litte seemer? Normally I can fold over enough of the skin with a hammer and finish the job with a pair of knipix pliers.
But those look like it would do a much neat job.
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MADISON, Wis. -- The University of Michigan men's basketball team suffered its ninth-straight loss at No. 20 Wisconsin, dropping a 76-50 decision Wednesday night (Feb. 16) at the Kohl Center. The Wolverines (12-14, 3-9 Big Ten) fought hard from start to finish, but were unable to overcome the Badgers' sharp shooting from the field. Michigan found itself in a hole early after Wisconsin drained 6-of-11 from three-point range in the first half to build up a 20-point lead. U-M remained driven, hitting 40.0 percent (10-of-25) from the field in the second half with five triples, but Wisconsin's 51.9 percent (14-of-27) shooting performance in the second frame carried the Badgers to victory.
Sophomore Courtney Sims (Roslindale, Mass./Noble & Greenough School) led the Wolverines with 16 points, hitting 6-of-10 from the field including his second-career three-point basket. Sims also added eight rebounds and three blocks to his double-digit performance. Sophomore Dion Harris (Detroit, Mich./Redford HS) reached double figures for his third-consecutive game, tallying 15 points with three triples while dishing off four assists.
The first half began as a back-and-forth battle, as the teams engaged in two ties and two lead changes before four minutes had expired off the clock. Michigan was able to produce down low early, as Harris connected with Sims for back-to-back buckets on bounce-pass feeds to leave the Wolverines trailing by two (10-8) with 13:49 remaining. Despite a promising offensive performance to begin the half, the Maize and Blue were unable to keep up against Wisconsin's long-range offense, falling victim to an 11-0 Badger run aided by three-straight three-point baskets.
Down by 10 (21-11), Michigan finally quieted the Wisconsin offense, putting up a strong defensive performance and holding the Badgers scoreless from the field for 5:12 of play. No progress was made on the scoreboard, however, as the Wolverines' inability to score during that stretch maintained the Badgers' double-digit lead. Wisconsin hit a triple with 3:53 on the clock to break its scoring silence and followed suit with seven points to Michigan's two, leaving the Wolverines down by 17 (30-13) with 1:43 left in the half.
Michigan continued to fight as Harris hit a long jumper with the clock expiring for a momentum burst heading into the locker rooms. But Wisconsin's long-range arsenal in the first half proved to be deadly for the Maize and Blue, leaving Michigan down 37-17 at the break.
Wisconsin didn't back down in the second half, as the Badgers continued to hit their shots to leave Michigan with no room for a comeback. The Maize and Blue refused to quit, maintaining a strong presence despite its significant deficit. Sims went on a tear for the Wolverines, scoring six-straight points in the heart of the half to contribute to his 11-point second-half performance. Harris also held strong for Michigan, coming away with 10 second-half tallies aided by two triples.
Despite Michigan's fight to the end, Wisconsin's on-the-mark shooting left the Wolverines with little room for error, and the Badgers walked away with the 76-50 victory over the Maize and Blue.
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11:33 pm: CNN announces that John McCain pulled an interview with Larry King . . . specifically as a result of the infamous Campbell Brown interview with RNC spokesman Tucker Bounds . . . because McCain says the interview went "over the line." (Long pause, brow crinkles.) Ummmmmm . . . what line would that be, John? The First Ammendment? Campbell Brown stepped over the Bill of fucking Rights? No. She just stepped over the John-McCain-is-a-decrepit-grumpy-baby line. He's taking his Vice Presidential candidate and he's going home. No wonder he doesn't want to engage in meaningful dialogue with the leaders of Iran -- he can't even engage in meaningful dialogue with an over-the-hill talk show host!
11:15 pm: Finally, CNN acknowledges that there's a war going on . . . in St. Paul. Like right outside the door. As in cops going apeshit and reenacting the fall of Baghdad, lobbing tear gas and stun grenades at a bunch of spoiled teenagers in skinny jeans and bandannas. Yes, the anarchists are kind of annoying. But you didn't need to shoot shit at them. All you needed to do was grab a bullhorn, point down the block, and shout, "Hey look -- the dude from Crass is sitting in with Howard Zinn!", and they'd have been out of your hair in about 10 seconds.
11:03 pm: Song for backstabbin' Joe Lieberman: dude, Gergen is fuckin' pissed. You better watch your back, son.
10:52 pm: Liberman blah blah blah blah. Nobody will be able to tell you two things about this speech tomorrow. I can't even tell you anything about it, like, this second. Mainly because I've been too busy watching the newly-unearthed Sarah Palin church video, which -- trust us, go watch it now -- could very well be the end for her. Unless America's ready for yet another batshit-crazy Jesus freak who prays for pipelines and has no need of foreign policy advice unless it comes from God. If that doesn't get her, then we'lll see what the Right thinks about this: she's been caught on tape granting "honorary citizenship" to dangerous un-green-carded immigrants.
10:37 pm: Republicans are so weird. CNN showing what I can only assume is the Texas delegation -- who appear to be Seig-Heil-ing the podium with their cowboy hats. And the Pennsylvanians are waving the Terrible Towel! Democrats everywhere shuddering: oh, Lord, give us Karl Rove naked, give us waterboarding . . . but not the Terrible Towel!
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Presidency?' " That phrase, "never have to ask ourselves," is emblematic of the underlying difference between the Republican and Democratic approaches to hardball politics, and why the Republicans so often win: the Republican strategy is to pre-empt critical thinking with appeals to lizard-brain fear and hate; the Democratic arguments require the American people to perform a semblance of rational thought. If anyone has read the headlines of the past two days, they'd be asking themselves precisely the two questions Fred Thompson doesn't want you thinking about, although they might be phrased slightly differently: "Who the hell are you and what have you done with John McCain?", and "How does he expect us to trust him with the Presidency when he can't even vet his own VP nomination?"
9:45 pm: I will fistfight anyone who says that the dude who jumped on the grenade is not part of my America. That kind of heroism belongs not to Republicans, not to Democrats, but to all of us who live in these United States. Dunno about you, but in the neighborhood where I grew up, that guy's an all-around hero. You probably knew someone like him: a little crazy, quite possibly a little Rain Man ("Hey Mike, wanna box of chocolates?" "Roger that"), but definitely a motherfucking world-class badass and braver than John Wayne. Here's the thing: you go into a firefight, that's the guy you want next to you. But the guy with the nuclear codes at his fingertips? The leader of the free world? You might not want the guy who's gonna jump on the grenade. What the office of President requires is someone who is less committed to intractable, non-negotiable notions of personal valor and much more interested in our common welfare. To put the question in a way that will offend just about everyone: What was John McCain trying to tell us about his leadership style by highlighting the story of a man who committed suicide for his country?


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Due to color cast, I could almost see how ESV1 would look like in Dark Brown Highland Goatskin… 😉
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Due to color cast, I could almost see how ESV1 would look like in Dark Brown Highland Goatskin… 😉
It is beautiful!!! So the inside cover is black leather apparently?
I don't know, but from these pics it looks like the leather on this edition looks a little thicker than what appears to be on the first editions, as shown in the pictures over at Evangelical Bible:
Could it be?
It appears to me that the second printing of this edition far surpasses what was shown on the Evangelical Bible website. Those editions didn't have the gold border on the inside of the cover. I've never seen a Bible with three ribbons before but I like it. It's hard to tell on these photos but they state that the print is supposed to be superior on this edition as well.
It's going to be a global Allan's Bible picture wave!
Three ribbon markers are great. I had three put on my rebound NASB Testament. Highly recommended.
Ben the inside cover is black leather and it is very soft. Your finger leaves a trace when you touch it ot run it across the surface and then it evaporates off, how cool is that?
The text is bolder and when you compare it to the first run you can really see it. It is not like a bold print but it is bolder than before.
The ribbons are long for sure but i woulod not say the leather is thicker but the overall Bible is slightly thicker due to the maps maybe.
i can see a tan one being summoned as i speak.. Oh dear not again! Please DON'T help me from this
I beg all your pardons for the bad spelling but it is hard to type with one hand while holding an Allan ESV1 in the other. I am sure you will forgive…
I am also waiting for my ESV1 to arrive. I only wish it were a semi-yapp cover, the cover doesn't look even close to semi-yapp.
According to my understanding of what a semi-yapp is it looks like one to me. The full-yap extends from the edge of the pages and almost touches the other cover. A semi-yap goes only part way. It looks to me like the cover on these extends at least 1/4″ maybe 3/8″.
Does anyone have any idea the length of time it generally takes for a package like this to be shipped from Scotland, clear customs and be deliverd to the midwestern United States?
Tom, a package from Allan's usually takes about a week to get to me in western PA.
Thanks Edward for the pictures and comments! I ordered a black one, too!
Tom, did you order from evangelicalbible.com? They are saying they expect them to arrive there at the first of next week, and they will send them out immediately. My last order from them took a week to arrive.
No, I ordered from Bibles-Direct.com. This is Allan's direct website. I ended up paying $150.36 plus my credit card charged a $4.50 international transaction fee and a .30 cent currency conversion fee. So, I got mine for around $155 total. If I'm not mistaken the Evangelical Bible people stated on the website that their Bibles shipped from Scotland on 10/01. Mine shipped a day later. If a week is the norm I should be seeing mine next Thursday of Friday. It will be a long weekend because I work 12 hour shifts and I am on all weekend. When I get home at 0400 hrs. I'm sure it will be calling my name.
I am ordering my ESV Study Bible from Evangelical Bible. They have the best price going. The calfskin edition for $146 includes shipping.
You'll have to let us all know what that calf is like, as I would think the ESV Study will put some care into their premium offering. Pics… hint hint?
I don't currently have a digital camera that would provide pics that are worthy of this site, but I'll be happy to give you the review. I don't expect it will be in the same league as the Allan's in regard to workmanship or quality of materials but I'm excited about the content it offers. I am Reformed in my theology and I greatly respect and admire alot of the contributors to the project, J.I. Packer and John Piper in particular. The articles, notes, maps and illustrations alone should be worth the price of admission.
To be honest, if the ESV Study Bible was about half it's size I don't know that I would have ordered the Allan's ESV, I might have opted for a different translation. The ESV is my favorite and I want a quality copy that is small enough to read in bed and not have your arms get tired. LOL. Plus, I agree with the man whose blog Mark linked the other day. Often, I find the notes and additions distracting and I just want to spend time with the Word. There are times I like to study and there are times I like to read. Now, I'll have top shelf copies of the ESV which are well suited for both.
By the way can anyone advise what company Allan's uses for shipping?
Oh, by the way, thanks for the photos Edward. It looks like it is going to be even better than I'd hoped.
All the Allan Bibles I ever received came directly from Allan and shipped through the U.S. postal service.
I love the three ribbon markers and they certainly do look like nice ones. Can't wait tell next week!
God Bless,
This is torture. We probably won't get ours here in the states for at least another week!
On the last photo, (the one that shows the binding), on the left-hand side near the leather cover, it looks like there's a gap in the pages. I've seen this gap when a section of pages separates from a glued binding, but why's it in a sewed? Any ideas on why there's a gap in the pages in this photo?
Matt from UCF Orlando? Hey man, this is Steve, one of Jutty's friends from Gainesville. If that is you its good to see someone else loving the Allan's. How is Seattle? I love Driscoll. Hope all is well.
I'm guessing that gap is being caused by the difference in the resistance of the paper the maps are being printed on as opposed to the regular paper. I don't understand all the physics at work here, LOL, but the gap seems to be toward the rear of the Bible toward where the maps are located and although it is not toward the very end where maps are generally located I think it may be reason.
Wrong Matt. I'm in Los Angeles and have never lived anywhere else. But I do love God's Word, and appreciate a fine bible!
The different paper for the maps would explain it; I didn't think of that. Thanks!
Paul from evbible.com posted an update that the new books will be in the mail by the end of the week. They are in the States. I repeat: The Allans are in the United States of America.
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R.L. Allan Publisher's must be a fairly small organization. Not to say that is a bad thing. Quanity and quality are almost always at odds with one another. They only made 500 of these Bibles this run and according to Evangelical Bible's website Allan's hasn't shipped all their Bibles yet. I e-mailed Mr. Gray yesterday asking when I could get an Oxford Longprimer #53 and he stated he thought they should have some available by the end of October. I know they had some unavoidable delays with some of their vendors making errors on the text blocks for the ESV1 so maybe the October estimate for the Longprimer will be more accurate than the mid-September estimate for the ESV1.
I have a question I hope someone can answer. I used the search feature of this site and I haven't seen the Allan's Turquoise reviewed. Allan's site list this Bible at 130 pounds as opposed to 90 pounds for the Longprimer. The site also states it is a red letter edition and made with "superior materials" What makes it 40 pounds more special than the Longprimer?
@Tom: Good morning. I looked at the Turquoise edition for a long time, but finally opted for the Cambridge RCD 287 in calfskin, which is no longer being printed. The Turquoise is an RCD 286, if memory serves correctly. I had to send the Bible back to Baker Publishing, and it was replaced with the KJ673:XRI. This is basically a Turquoise edition, but not in goatskin. The new one I have far surpasses the RCD 287 in quality, IMHO. Full story here and here.
The point is, Allan and Sons doesn't bind the Turquoise; it is a Cambridge they sell. That's my understanding and someone with more knowledge in the matter can correct me if I'm not correct. I hope you find what you're looking for.
Thanks Ron.
I've decided to go with the Longprimer. It has all the features I'm looking for in this translation. I'm not ordering one until it is available though because I really hate waiting. For some reason I don't feel like I'm waiting until I've actually placed the order. LOL
I also decided to go with the leather version of the ESV Study Bible instead of the calfskin. If the leather bothers me I'll give it away to a pastor when I'm on vacation in Jamaica this winter, he will consider it a blessing and I'll order the calfskin.
I just got an email from Nicholas Gray at Allan Bibles. In his words, "We will have a very limited number of ESV1s with red ribbon markers and red and white head and tail bands in early January, designated ESV1r." Intriguing, no?
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I am grateful for your coverage of my proposal for a £100 'green tax' on tickets for all flights to Europe and Africa, £250 to the rest of the world; hence discouraging binge-flying, and encouraging train travel ('Backpackers' guru hits out against travel', News, last week). However, you omitted my proposal that everyone should have one tax-free voucher for a short-haul flight.
May I also correct your correspondent's assertion that I 'compared the damage done by tourism to the impact of the tobacco industry'. I did not. My comparison related explicitly to information: that the travel industry has a responsibility to address the facts of flights and carbon emissions, and must not (in the mode of the tobacco industry) ignore, deny or belittle the issue.
Finally, your correspondent suggested that I had no enthusiasm for ethical travel. That is way off the mark. I am a huge advocate of ethical and green initiatives. Some may be skin deep but others are inspired - and I salute them.
Mark Ellingham
Publisher, Rough Guides
London WC2
I wonder if I am the only one to be brassed off with Mark Ellinhgam's interview? After making his fortune by encouraging worldwide travel and having burnt more fossil fuel in a year's travelling than most of us do in several lifetimes he tells us that he is going to 'limit' himself to one long-haul and two or three short-haul flights from now on.
This would be a fantastic year for me and no doubt many other readers. It's a holiday camp at Minehead for the great unwashed and the new grand tour for him and his ilk.
Eryl W Selly
Llanidloes, Powys
Buy-to-let bugbear
The housing market is in a even greater mess than described by Will Hutton ('The crash is coming and it could be soon', Comment, last week).
Buy-to-let is a malignant tumour providing no security of tenure to vulnerable families.
A mother with two children, and pregnant with a third, with a partner that moved in and out of the relationship and employment, was evicted because an overpayment of tax credits had created an overpayment of housing benefit which she could not repay.
She was declared intentionally homeless by the local authority because of the rent arrears; it refused to house her. She was forced into a housing market with high rents; arrears were inevitable again. I went to a new eviction hearing with her. This trust paid £500 towards the arrears and she promised £30 a week. The judge refused to evict.
The landlord wanted vacant possession so he could take the capital gain on the property by selling it. He tried again and she was evicted.
The council again declared her intentionally homeless, but an appeal judge ruled this was not so. She is now waiting in a hostel for a council house.
Reverend Paul Nicolson,
Zacchaeus 2000 Trust,
London N17
Bon chance? Fat chance
Come on, Martin Newland ('Enough of the superiority. Life can be so much better in France, Comment, last week). Yes, it can be for the middle-aged, middle-class British people who sell or rent their property in England for a fortune to buy cheap property in France. Left with big capital gains, they flock to the south of France for a good life.
Sadly, many middle-class French people will not enjoy such a comfortable and secure retirement because their pensions are too small, and if they are lucky enough to own their house they cannot use the capital for retirement.
Christine Seddon
New Malden, Surrey
Peacemaker Paisley
I take issue with Sean O'Hagan's rant about Ian Paisley ('The day I thought would never come', Comment last week). I am not a Paisley supporter but I believe he has said on numerous occasions that he does not hate Catholics or republicans, but hates Catholicism and republicanism. I disagree with him but believe that the latter is not the same as the former. On the other hand his Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, is a self-confessed former member of the IRA, which terrorised the Protestant community.
O'Hagan did not mention that a fair number of the Sinn Fein executive were, or had, associations with the IRA. That Paisley has decided to share government with them shows how far the country has moved.
Tom Bailey
Pewsey, Wiltshire
So fair to Blair
I only yesterday read your editorial (29 April) about Tony Blair, and I felt I must write to you. I have not read in any paper a fairer article about him. Thank you.
Joan Waterson
Herne Bay, Kent
Let young talent shine
The Bow Group report Wasted Education can only reinforce what most charities for young people are already very familiar with ('Britain's 100,000 'invisible' teenage dropouts', News, last week). Many have been labelled and relabelled failures in the constant testing process of their school years.
Bullying, easy access to drugs and alcohol, inadequate parenting, long-term unemployment and overwhelming responsibilities within their homes, mean that the education curriculum is irrelevant to them. A lack of safe, affordable but exciting activities and outdoor education means that many young people have little hope or ambition for their own futures.
Research carried out on Gordon Brown's Children's Fund initiative between 2000 and 2005 confirmed that many marginalised and struggling young people had significant academic and career potential: they were simply overwhelmed by barriers to achievement in their young lives.
We hope the agenda in the government's Every Child Matters green paper will have a real impact on young people in deprived areas: until it does, what a tragic waste of talented young lives.
Norma Hornby
Canal Boat Adventure Project
Runcorn, Cheshire
Fast women
I would like to commend The Observer for last week's Sport Monthly. I was thoroughly delighted and surprised that the whole edition was about the sporting achievements of women.
I have been teaching A-level PE for more than 20 years and I cannot believe that the British media have been so backward towards women in sport. When Sport England was set up in 1972 it identified that there was a lack of females in sport and sought more role models. But after 30 years some students still cannot pick out 10 British female Olympians. Well done.
Carol Gordon
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Happy sailing
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Man, thats a LOT of work!! looks good.
I had some time today, and since I'm not thrilled with the accuracy of my sleeved ppsh barrel in my conversion, I turned down a new barrel. Since I have 3 extra 1919 barrels that I'll never be able to sell I figured I could use one as a donor and if I screwed it up, who cares. I'll turn down the other two barrels later and by the time I finish the third, if the chrome bores of the 1919 barrels have wiped out my .30 mauser chamber reamer, I'm not too concerned, I planned to sell the other two barrels anyway and I should break even on this project. The exact locations of the stepped down parts of the barrel are a little off from the romy barrel to match my gun which is already built. I may find a cheap reamer to removed the chrome before I run the chamber reamer in. Anyhow what do you guys think?
looks good. but i have to agree with you, waste a cheap reamer before using the chamber reamer.
Pirate said it all - that's a LOT of work! I get tired just thinking about it.
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Yea, it took some time to make, but if you have the time why not. I used a brazed carbide bit and only had to resharpen it twice.
Well as far as groups, the first barrel I used is a ppsh41 barrel that I sleeved for the trunnion and barrel extension. When I last shot it I was real tired and also couldn't get my eyes to focus right, I had a worked a 12 hr shift that night and then went to the range at 10 that morning with no rest. My gun was printing all over a paper plate at 25yds, even missing it. I saw no evidence of rnds hitting the extension, its straight, accuracy just sucked. Shot my buddies Beretta Storm with a holo sight and printed a nice 2 inch group at the same distance. I ordered a holo sight and will try it before I tear the rifle back apart. I got in on ioinc's last mag and drum deal and have been able to find some very realiable mags and drums. I have since stripped the wood and stained it black, but heres a pic of the gun. I love it more than most of my other guns.
Rifle looks good!
Did you have a 5 gallon bucket full of chips afterward?
Nice build!!! That makes me tired too, man that was a lot of work.
Reminds me of an old cartoon where a red wood is cut into a toothpick!!!
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im servicing my car on saturday, my friend has ordered all the parts, i own a 1999 bmw 328ci now for a 2.8 v6, it seems very quiet, and i wouldnt mind a bit of a deeper tone from the engine, so obvious choice is something like a K&N cone induction kit but i know there are drawbacks to that, heat, powerloss ect so theres then standard panel filter and doing a cheap trick of drilling a hole in the airbox although this can sometimes be frowned upon, then my friend came across a BMC panel filter which he says is one of the top panel filters for BMW
im just wondering if anyone has one installed or has used these, or abit of knowledge on the pro's and con's of this filter
im not looking for any power gain as i know manufactorers put millions into research to make theirs as good for the car as poss, as with MPG (although if this filter can help with this id be happy)
but im mainly looking for sound.
if anyone has better alternatives to this BMC panel filter id like to know, also videos of bmc filter in use, and lastly is the hole in the airbox as bad as people make out and are there any drawbacks to that? (chavvy i know)
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After what is our best yet breakfast feast -- home made granola, then fruit covered pancakes with maple syrup and creme fraiche, we leave Lynton for the lower village of Lynmouth. Whilst ambling along the riverside shops Gail utters a panicked OMG!, OMG!! It is as if some mysterious force has taken hold of her and an unknown fate is awaiting. "I have just been reviewing my photos on my camera" she blurts "and the last photo should not have been uploaded to Facebook". Continuing in a panicked tone "quick, get the laptop out! We have to delete the image before anyone sees" Unfortunately, the broadband device does not work in the valley of this village and we hastily return to our car to drive back to the B & B at the top of the hill whose wireless broadband we had been using. Up the hill we chug as 1st gear is the only selection that will enable this little 1.6 litre motor to conquer a 1 in 4 slope. "Faster, faster" is the cry as another hairpin bend is skilfully negotiated. At last, the destination is in sight. "Pull in behind the red car" is the demand. "Not that red car! THAT red car!!" Dutifully obeying (with a hidden smirk) the motor is turned off. "You go in!" is the cry. With no time to argue and with just a hint of resistance, the last plea is withdrawn and Gail disappears behind the front gate of the house. A couple of minutes later a voice cries out "It doesn't connect, You need to help!" 30 more seconds and we are happily bidding farewell to our hosts (whom must have been thinking how odd these Australian travellers were) again and we descend the hill once more to follow the river to where it meets another upstream at Watersmeet. The 2 rivers come together on a pretty plateau where one may picnic, or just relax and enjoy the gentle rushing of the waters or the singing of the birds. From here we continue through the woods via the winding, confining, tall hedge lined by-ways. We are trying to locate the diminutive grey stone church in Oare's quite valley which overlooks the crystal clear waters of the Oare river. This is the setting in R D Blackmore's famous story -- Lorna Doone, for the heroine's wedding to John Ridd. After some time we spot a couple having a picnic beside a bubbling brook which gurgles under a little stone bridge. We ask "Are we going the right way to the Oare church?". In a broad Somerset accent they reply "Ah! But you have missed the church by a whisker as it is fairly hidden just off the road you have travelled about 2 miles back". Not ones to be backtracking, we rationalise that we have already seen many akin to our blink and miss church, so we breathe in together and squeeze our little car across the Lilliputian bridge en route for Selworthy. At a vista point, Dunkery Beacon atop Dunkery Hill, the highest point on Exmoor (a stupendous moorland dotted with woods and medieval villages that have roaming wild ponies and horned sheep grazing at leisure), we ask another traveller whether it is better to take the toll road, which avoids the very steep Porlock Hill descent or the public road which we have been travelling. The traffic is light, the toll road fee is £2.50, we are travelling in a hire car and the time to travel is analogous. The car is put into 1st gear and the steep descent begins. "We haven't seen a weir! (this journey)" we exclaim in unison and another diversion is at hand as a left turn is quickly taken, much to the annoyance of the car travelling close behind. Porlock weir is nothing more than what appears to be a large guillotine without the cut-out for the head that extends between 2 rock walls firmly planted into the mud. The 'guillotine' is open and just a few old yachts with their keels firmly entrenched into the mud are beyond the gate.. More interesting however is a chalked signboard announcing the location of the 'Exmoor Cooking Company' which specialises in Artesian bakery made on Exmoor with local produce. Past the old customs building, with a faded sign warning of what will befall any wretched smugglers, we trot and a couple of minutes later emerge hungrily with our booty of Coronation Chicken baguettes (lunch) and 4 large Venison and red wine pies that are destined to be consumed in Washfield for dinner at Chris & Marg's beautiful home (more details later). Returning from our diversion along the entwining lanes we pause in Allerford to watch the ducks and teals paddling in the waters under a double arch stone bridge of which its only purpose is to provide access across the little stream to the single charming stone house on the other side. Arriving in Selworthy, a picture=postcard hamlet of thatched cottages, we marvel at the view over the Vale of Porlock from a memorial timber bench seat located in front of the 14th century Perpendicular church. The meandering paths across the lawns of the thatched cottages are able to be walked freely as this hamlet is another which comes under the umbrella of the National Trust. The day is passing and we move on to our next destination -- Dunster. The turreted Norman-style Dunster Castle is inviting us from its hilltop location, and we respond by slipping past the 'pay and display' National Trust car park and locating a 2 hour free space 1/4 mile up the hill just outside the entry gate. As proud as Punch, we step up to the ticket box and present our DBH cards for entry. "Yes, all looks in order" smiles the uniformed attendant, "however I am sorry to inform you that the castle is closed on Thursdays!". 'At least we didn't pay for parking and walk a half mile round trip' we rationalise as we head off for Washford, the town in which Cleeve Abbey is located. This abbey was founded by the Cistercian monks in 1188 and has the most complete set of monastic cloister buildings in England. By now, we are both suffering from the Law of Diminishing Returns and we look at our trusty BIG Road Atlas of Britain, which has guided us throughout this amazing journey, and locate the quickest route to Tiverton -- the borough of which houses the village of our friends (and Gail's brother in law's cousins) Chris and Marg …(Intentionally deleted). We arrive into the town of Tiverton. "What is the address?" I enquire. "I don't know!" is the reply. The phone number we have does not answer, so we embark on our next treasure hunt to locate a phone booth with a white pages from which we could gain vital information in our quest for contact. Such a hunt would be easy, we assumed (never assume as it makes an ass out of u and me) because in the remotest locations, along the narrowest lanes, and from the most fatherly points from other humanity, there was always, like a shining beacon, a BT branded public phone booth to be found. Just as was with the case of B & B's when you needed them most, so it was with the telephone booth. "Ah ha" was the exclamation as the light turned on. "I shall text Erin who will contact Louise (Chris and Marg's daughter) who will contact us (on the phone with the British sim card that had no credit left) of who's dilemma would soon be resolved. Sure enough and with a touch of luck, it was arranged that we would rendezvous with Louise outside the high school gates (where we had initially stopped upon entering Tiverton) in 10 minutes. "Drive back to the high school"" was the command said with the authority of a hirer of a cab driver. The only problems were that I was not a cab driver, the BIG road atlas was an atlas and not a street directory, we had been circling in the usual manner of trying to locate the object of such quest, the only means of immediate communications was now exhausted of credit and time was of essence with just 9 minutes and 55 seconds remaining (54, 53, 52, 51, ..........). With all the power, skill and knowledge gained from in excess of 3000 miles (that's around 5000 kilometres) of driving these British roads, I called upon the driving gods of the land for guidance and with 1 minute to spare, we were patiently waiting for our guide to arrive. We followed Louise from Tiverton to the small rural hamlet of Washfield (in the borough of Tiverton. The setting of Chris & Marg's acreage was magical with rolling green fields surrounded by fauna filled woods. The jet black 16 hand filly was grazing contentedly alongside the smaller white pony and the mandatory tractors were safely parked in the old stone sheds which were sited just behind the burbling brook which meandered alongside the well maintained vegetable patch. Settling in to our room in the 200 year old locally quarried stone villa we wondered whether the masons of those days had any idea of the masterpieces they were creating. After those Venison pies were delightfully devoured and washed down with a glass (or two) of a locally produced tipple we bid our hosts good night and retired happily knowing that a change of pace was now at hand.
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