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G.I. Joe. Transformers. Thundercats. He-Man. Voltron. If you were a little boy in the '80s, chances are you liked some combination (if not all) of these shows. He-Man was my favorite, followed by Thundercats and Voltron. I wasn't a G.I. Joe fan really (ditto Star Wars—but you all knew that already, right?), but I do remember loving a string of episodes that had the Joes and Cobra Commander's posse competing to secure elements of earth, wind, water and fire all over the world. I don't want to see this show or Voltron ever again for fear that I won't take as kindly to them as my nine-year-old self did. For sure, if my experiences revisiting V and Thundercats in the past year have taught me anything it's that you can dampen a few childhood memories by chasing after a nostalgia kick.
I say all this because I received a copy of the Season One, Volume One DVD set of Thundercats from one of my publicity contacts and sat down to watch the 12 episodes collected on the two discs. I was going to write a review of the show except I found out later that I hadn't received the deluxe edition that runs 759 minutes and contains the first 33 episodes of the show's first season. That and the fact that I was crushed by the feeling that I had been duped all those years ago when I responded to the Thundercats so strongly. I mean, it's not a horrible show by any means of the imagination (the animation was ahead of its time and there are some individually thrilling, haunting moments), but it took me exactly two episodes to come to the conclusion that if I was an adolescent boy today and I was watching the show for the first time, I'd probably write it off as completely "gay."
Since I don't want the notes that I took during the first 12 episodes to go to complete waste, I'm transcribing them below with the occasional [editor's note]. But first, a quick note on the supplemental feature, "Feel the Magic, Hear the Roar: Thundercats Fans Speak Out." Fans of the show are not to miss this four-minute embarrassment of riches, in which a group of 40-year-old virgins, including Wil Wheaton, talk about how much they (still) love the show. Most memorable is "super fan" Alex Bickmore, who sings the Thundercats theme song at the end and talks about how much he relates to Lion-O and his experiences (like, becoming the leader of a group of cats and saving Third Earth from the constant threat of a lame, 1000-year-old mummy). Anyway, here goes:
Episode One: "Exodus" (AKA "My First Erection"). Motley crew of semi-anatomically-incorrect naked cats escape home planet [admittedly, I have no idea what a cat's gonads are supposed to look like]. Jaga gives them clothes. Hmmmmm: "It will not be long before the sword feels natural in your hand." Sketchily avoids addressing the deaths of all the other Thundercats. Hulked-out Lion-O says, "My hands, look at the size of them." Indeed.
Episode Two: "The Unholy Alliances" (AKA "I Touch Myself"). Question: Why does everyone always give Lion-O enough time to say "Thunder, thunder, thunder, Thundercats, ho"? Lion-O throws himself on the ground and thrusts the Sword of Omens up and down but can't get the little red cat signal to come out 'cause the eye of the sword has goo all over it. Thundercats share a bout of the shits and giggles, setting a really lame precedent.
Episode Three: "Berbils." Berbils [Ewoks] are really lame. Snarf is a bitch: "That's not what I've been calling them." He's also a diva: "When you're fierce like me, you throw a fierce shadow, that's all." Who's a whinier bitch: Lion-O or the Berbils?
Episode Four: "The Slaves of Castle Plun-darr." Unnecessary explanation of what's happening on screen: "Look Tygra, Wily-Kat and Kit are back and they look agitated." Cheetara gets sexy background music when she fights. Bad pun: "This isn't time to branch out Monkian." Panthro (voice: black man?) gets his own funk groove on the soundtrack. Bitchy: Villain calls Panthro "Thunderkitten." Show vies for complexity via totally random political context: "I thought the Interstellar Council ruled against warp gas." "Ha, ha…when did the mutants ever go by the rules?" (Relevant today: See George W. Bush.) Tygra looks like Michael McDonald [from MADtv] but has the personality of Bob Saget [Full House era, not Aristocrats-I-put-dicks-in-my-mouth era]. His lesson this week: "Rules are only meaningful if people agree to follow them. Otherwise, they're just words." Thanks, Mr. Rogers.
Episode Five: "Pumm-Ra." Snarf appears to possess some form of female intuition. Question: Why hasn't anyone addressed the fact that Lion-O can talk to Jaga?
Episode Six: "The Terror of Hammerland." Lion-O and a unicorn have a commitment ceremony. Honeymoon is spent riding a huge crow.
Episode Seven: "Trouble with Time." Willa is first to acknowledge that Lion-O looks like he's talking to himself whenever he's in council with dead Jaga. Thank god there's a Geyser of Life to reverse Tygra's advanced aging. Everyone gets the shits and giggles.
Episode Eight: "The Tower of Traps." Lion-O's outfit isn't a one piece after all! Wily-Kit: Relative of Sonic the Hedgehog? Nolos look like Mexicans. Wily-Kat is annoying.
Episode Nine: "The Garden of Delights" (AKA "This Is Your Brain on Drugs"). Tygra says, "Mole-like people. Will the wonders of this place called Third Earth never cease?" I say, "Will the Thundercats ever stop talking to themselves?" Say no to drugs, Tygra. Too late. Tygra does drugs. Now he's flying in the air. He's coming down. Hard. I'm not a chicken, you're a turkey. Shits and giggles.
Episode Ten: "Mandora: The Evil Chaser." "Closed Captioning for the Hearing Impaired"? Snarf is a pussy. So is Lion-O. Mandora sounds as if she's constantly talking through an orgasm. Lion-O likes her, I think, but he's a 10-year-old boy in a beefy Leif Ericson body, so that's kind of creepy. Snarf gets his purse back [insert Mr. Roper tinkerbell hand gesture here]. Shits and giggles.
Episode Eleven: "The Ghost Warrior." Question: Cheetara does some see-through-time bit, but can't Jaga answer all their questions without Cheetara needing to go to the brink of death? Another one: Why do the Thundercats wear clothes in the flashbacks to Thundera?
Episode Twelve: "Ta-She." Ro-Bear Belle is hilarious. Ta-She looks like Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra. Episode: Ta-Lame. Snarf: Priceless.
This blog entry was originally published on Slant Magazine on the date above.


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For those who live along the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, Atlantic City is an easy getaway, and the recent opening of the much-hyped Revel gives visitors a new swank resort to put down roots while they hit the beach, spin the roulette wheel, munch on top chef eats, or catch some live music at one of the many venues within this coastal Jersey town. In preparation for summer, here's a list of highlights and happenings this season by the boardwalk.
Hotel Renovations and Upgrades
Revel isn't the only hotel with news. Opened in April, The Golden Nugget Atlantic City (the former Trump Marina) underwent a $150 million renovation, including new restaurants like The Chart House, a renovated showroom, new nightclub, and gaming areas, and spa.
The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is currently undergoing a $50 million room redesign, refreshing guestrooms with 46" flat-screen televisions, iPod charger/players, and multimedia phone units, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
And opened in 1898, Atlantic City's Steel Pier, home to the adrenaline-fueled The Rocket, gets a $102 million, renovation including a museum, 2,000-seat ballroom, new rides, restaurants, and nightclubs.
Culinary Calendar
June 21
The 9th annual Chefs at the Shore benefit at the Atlantic City Aquarium features live demos from area restaurants. Proceeds benefit the Aquarium and the Professional Chefs Association.
July 26-29
The 4th annual Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival features events, tastings and celebrity chef appearances including Andrew Zimmern, Anne Burrell, Tyler Florence, and Robert Irvine.
Golf Events
May 28-June 3
Taking place at the Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club's Bay Course for the second consecutive year, The LPGA Golf Classic brings together 150 top female golfers competing for a $1.5 million cash prize.
June 10-13
Golfers in the Atlantic City World Amateur Open can complete as an individual or as a two-player team in tournaments on a variety of courses. Open to golfers of any age, $450 per player.
Can't-Miss Performances
A bevy of musical acts pass through Atlantic City each summer and this year sees the likes of Sting, Maroon 5, Ringo Starr, James Taylor, Sarah McLachlan, Keith Urban, and The Black Keys.
Concert series including the International Night Series at Kennedy Plaza and Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation Summer Jazz Concert Series offer visitors free options, while anyone looking for a laugh, can catch Bill Maher, Wanda Sykes, Bob Saget, Jay Leno, and Kathy Griffin doing their schtick. For a full schedule, visit AtlanticCityNJ.com, but here are our highlights.
June 15-17
Phish will perform three consecutive shows at Atlantic City's 142-acre Bader Field. Three-day tickets are available for $150, single-day tickets are $60, and children under six are free.
June 23-24
Metallica will host the inaugural Orion Music + More Festival with Arctic Monkeys, Modest Mouse, and The Gaslight Anthem rounding out the ticket. Two-day passes are $150, VIP passes are $750.
September 15
Madonna will perform at historic venue Boardwalk Hall in early fall. Ticket prices start at $80.
Arts & Culture
Presenting the 3rd Annual Tribeca Film Festival Cinema Series every Friday and Saturday in July are Caesars Atlantic City and New York's acclaimed Tribeca Film Festival. They offer guests free peeks at some of the year's most anticipated films in a beachfront setting.
July 14
Stroll the docks and parks of Art at the Basin, a one-day event where visitors can view works from top regional artists in Gardner's Basin.
Land, Air, and Sea
July 23-31
The whole family can visit New Jersey's official Tall Ship, the schooner A.J. Meerwald, as it takes up residence at Gardner's Basin, offering public sails through summer.
August 15 - 17
In conjunction with the 10th annual Atlantic City Airshow, the largest on the East Coast, the 2nd America's Armed Forces Parade will begin at 6 p.m. at New Jersey Avenue and the Boardwalk.
Operating in three locations this season—Raleigh Avenue, New Jersey Avenue, and Revel Beach—The AC Surf School offers programs for every level of surfer.
Thinking of a trip to Atlantic City?
For up-to-the-minute hotel and restaurant recommendations, as well as the best planning advice, check out our Atlantic City Travel Guide.
Photo Credits: Hotel Renovations: Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino; Culinary Events: Revel Entertainment; Golf Events: Man swinging golf club via Shutterstock.com; Performance Events: Courtesy of Orion Music and More; Arts Events: Anthony Smedile/ The Press of Atlantic City; Air Events: Atlantic City Airshow by Jackie Attribution-NonCommercial License

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NANCY AND JOHN'S WEDDINGMay, 2009 in Richmond
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- Cakes/Candies Vendor: Cakes by Graham
- Photographer: Memories Forever Photography LLC
- Florist: Grandiflora at the James Center, Richmond VA
- Photographer: Little Bean Photography
- Invitations Vendor: Vistaprint
- Registry Vendor: Bed Bath & Beyond
- Ceremony: St. Paul's Catholic Church
- Hotel: Sheraton Park South Hotel
- Reception: The Bank Restaurant
- Restaurant: Beauregard's Thai Room
- Hotel: Richmond Marriott
Cakes/Candies Vendor:
Cakes by Graham718 N Cleveland St
Richmond, VA, United States
"Amazing cake. Attention to detail is extraordinary. Graham is an artist. You will pay for the quality though, but it is worth it. My cake was my "splurge" item. But I was having a budget wedding. If you have a fairly normal budget, his cakes will fall right into your price range. I will use his again in the future for specialty cakes. Better than what you see on tv."
Grandiflora at the James Center, Richmond VA1051 E Cary St # 151
Richmond, VA, United States
"Affordable, lovely, and Roland will meet your needs however you need them met!"
Invitations Vendor:
VistaprintAsheville, NC, USA
"Simple, but nice. No engraving, but elegant. I got the dogwood pattern in blue and greyscale with old fashioned cursive writing. They turned out wonderful. They are so affordable that I was able to get matching thank you notes as well. However, be careful when you order your reply cards. They sent me cards that didn't fit in the envelope for the invitation. That's the thing about vistaprint, it's a DIY type place in that you have to figure out dimensions, etc. on your own. They don't sell invitation packages. Well, they might, but not in any pattern I wanted. So I had to do a lot of cutting, pasting, etc. to make my own invitations, reply cards, and thank you's out of the pattern I wanted. It's a lot of work but it will save you money and if you don't want anything too fancy, it's the place to go. Do NOT, and I repeat, Do NOT pay full price at their website. I've never seen so many coupons on the internet for one site. I got 50% off all of my orders. I think they know people do this, though, and they adjust their prices. It is not worth the full price. You should get a coupon if you want to shop there for wedding invites."
Memories Forever Photography LLCRichmond, VA, USA
"This family of photographers will go above and beyond to provide you with gorgeous photos. The candid shots were most impressive - their daughter did these and she caught some of the most touching moments of our day. The family are wonderful, kind people who genuinely want you to have amazing photos to choose from. Their website is easy to use, they have a custom price list that is easy to follow, and the communication between client-photographer is always open."
Little Bean PhotographyRichmond, VA, USA
"They did our reception and the other photographers did our ceremony. They were fantastic, very artistic and unique shots but also some great candids of our family and friends laughing/etc. They charge a minimal amount for the day of shooting and the pictures themselves are very affordable. The quality is very good and in my opinion they are underpriced for the quality you get. Great unique photos. Perfect for party atmosphere."
Registry Vendor:
Bed Bath & BeyondCharleston, OR, USA
"Awesome products, customer service and return policy."
St. Paul's Catholic Church909 Rennie Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
The Bank Restaurant1005 E Main St
Richmond, VA 23219
"We were their first wedding, although they have done many parties and events. The location is set up perfectly for a wedding reception. There is an upstairs private room that looks like an old library with books lining the walls and a bar. Off of that is the mezzanine that overlooks the gorgeous building. An impressive location for your reception. They were absolutely wonderful to us and went above and beyond to make our reception a day we would never forget. I got endless compliments on the food and service from the kind folks at the Bank. I couldn't have been happier. Their wedding coordinator, Maegan is incredible. She prices very fairly, too. It is a great deal for everything you get. You don't even need to hire a DJ because they have a sound system and ipod compatible facility. I can't think of any better place in Richmond to have your reception if you are looking for something unique, downtown, and in your budget. I highly recommend having your wedding reception at the Bank. You won't be disappointed."
Richmond Marriott500 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA, United States
"Good customer service but noisy, crowded, under construction, my Mom's tv was broken the first night... However, the customer service end of the wedding blocks was amazing. They were so helpful and even gave us Marriott points for the rooms our guests booked. I recommend them for the ease of planning. The hotel will be renovated soon enough, my guests did enjoy the beds."
Sheraton Park South Hotel9901 Midlothian Turnpike
Richmond, VA, United States
Beauregard's Thai Room103 E Cary St
Richmond, VA, United States
"I didn't coordinate the rehearsal dinner, my husband's family did, and it was AMAZING! Great food, service and atmosphere. I would highly recommend it."


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Is Twitter a waste of time?
Do you wonder about the value of twitter, either from a personal or a business point of view? If so, you're likely among the 60% of Twitter users (updated information here) who created an account, experimented briefly and then left it behind. If so, consider giving twitter a second chance. As part of a larger discussion about twitter and social activism - Can Twitter Lead People to the Streets - Howard Rheingold, lecturer at Stanford and U.C. Berkeley had this observation:
"As for Twitter, I've found that you have to learn how to make it add value rather than subtract hours from one's day. Certainly, it affords narcissism and distraction. But it also makes possible the self-organization of the fluid forums that I learned (via Twitter) to call "personal learning networks
Rheingold's idea of a personal learning network is nothing more than your own unique mix of followers and followed that you develop on Twitter and who become your personal community of "authoritative sources and credible co-learners ". The range of your community is only limited by the scope of your own interests, personal and professional.
Rheingold wrote a great primer for using Twitter to its full potential and to develop what he calls Twitter Literacy:
One of the most important challenges posed by the real-time, ubiquitous, wireless, always-on, often alienating interwebs are the skills required for the use of media to be productive and to foster authentic interpersonal connection, rather than waste of time and attention on phony, banal, alienated pseudo-communication.
His message is really an appeal to common sense – "tune" your network of people you follow, develop a judicious mix of personal banter as social glue and professional interaction that can provide real value, learn to recognize and offer authentic interaction -. "successful use of Twitter means knowing how to tune the network of people you follow, and how to feed the network of people who follow you."


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A further 131 inmates were resuscitated following self-harm incidents during 2005, its figures showed.
Of those who died last year, four were female. Thirteen women inmates took their own lives in 2004.
The prison population hit an all-time high in 2005, with 77,800 inmates - 373 short of the total capacity.
'Prevention efforts'
Baroness Scotland, minister for criminal justice and offender management, said: "Every death in custody is a terrible tragedy for the families left behind and also has a profound effect on staff and other prisoners.
"The Government takes the issue of suicide in prisons very seriously and, in the face of population pressures, suicide prevention efforts have continued with unprecedented energy and commitment.
"There has been a fall in the number of self-inflected deaths in prison last year, but we know we must never be complacent.
"The improvement is testament to the hard work of staff and the prisoner centred initiatives that have been introduced across the estate."
A prison service spokesman said despite this year's population pressures, suicide prevention efforts had continued.
In total, 41 prisons had implemented a new care plan system for at-risk prisoners, which would be extended to all prisons by mid 2007.


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Your guide to Israel:
Dr. Gad Cohen, M.D.
About your guide:
A licensed Israeli physician, technology entrepreneur, business consultant and copyrighted cross-cultural expert on Israel, Dr. Gad Cohen is founder and CEO of the Transmark Corporation located in Bethesda, Maryland.
A third generation Israeli born in Jerusalem, Gad lived for many years and received much of his elementary, secondary and college education in the United States. A graduate of Rutgers University and the Sackler School of Medicine in Tel-Aviv, Gad was a pioneer in the Israeli medical informatics industry and one of the earliest physicians to found, in 1985, a high tech company devoted to developing computerized medical record systems. In 1991, after successfully selling his technology venture to a regional Bell Company, Gad leveraged his business experience to establish a US consultancy that would provide a comprehensive program of services for developing strong commercial relationships between Israeli and US companies. Transmark is the oldest and most experienced US provider of business development services for Israeli and American companies doing business with each other.
In the late 1990's Gad developed and copyrighted the Doing Business in Israel Handbook, a comprehensive guide on cross-cultural business communications for US executives. Gad Cohen frequently lectures and consults at major US corporations on strategies for successful business communications in Israel. Transmark's Doing Business in Israel cross cultural services can be accessed at:
Israel: An Introduction
An Introduction to Israel
Israel: Appointment Alert!
Making appointments, vacation times, and initial meetings
Israel: Business Dress
Guidelines for business dress
Israel: Conversation
Welcome topics of conversation
Israel: First Name or Title?
Addressing others with respect
Israel: Gift Giving
Selecting and presenting an appropriate business gift
Israel: Let's Make a Deal! – Part 1
What you should know before negotiating
Israel: Let's Make a Deal! – Part 2
What you should know before negotiating
Israel: Prosperous Entertaining
Entertaining for business success, dietary laws, conversation, tipping, and more
Israel: Public Behaviour
Acceptable public conduct
Useful Web Sites for Israel
Israel Government Information Gateway
Israel Economic & Financial Data
US Commercial Service in Israel
Israel Ministry of Tourism website
Economist Country Briefings: Israel
BBC Country Profiles: Israel and Palestinian Territories
World Health Organization: Israel
Privacy Policy
Israel Business Etiquette and Culture
This guide to Israel business etiquette and culture covers many aspects of doing business in Israel. It is our goal to provide practical, accurate, and up-to-date tips on Israel business culture and etiquette, written by experts in business consulting in Israel. We encourage visitors to leave questions or comments on on our discussion boards, moderated by experts in intercultural training and business. Your contributions help us make Executive Planet™ the most comprehensive resource on Tami Lancut Leibovitz, CIP business etiquette and culture on the Internet.
This guide contains the following articles:
Let's Make a Deal – negotiating tactics, the value of connections, recommended business card style and content, business card protocol, sitting and presenting yourself in meetings, language for brochures and promotional material, pace of business, preferred presentation styles, final agreements, thinking styles, adherance to company policy, and more on Israel business culture . . .
Prosperous Entertaining – typical mealtimes throughout the day, best venues for business entertaining, punctuality for social events, dinner table seating etiquette, mealtime etiquette, importance of alcohol, toasting, guidelines for hosting a banquet/social event, what foods should be served/avoided, accepting and declining invitations, and more on Israel business etiquette. . .
Appointment Alert! – typical vacation times, recommended apppointment times, length of the lunch hour, signals that indicate beginning or end of an appointment, best arrival time (early, late, right on time), and more on Israel business culture. . .
Gift Giving – recommended gifts, gifts to avoid, good and bad colours for wrapping paper, how to present a gift to individuals and groups, guidelines for receiving gifts, and more on Israel business culture. . .
First Name or Title? – using titles such as 'Doctor', naming conventions to avoid, when to use first names, and more. . .
Public Behaviour – how to greet strangers and introduce yourself, the rules for men shaking hands with women, acceptable demeanor, rules for eye contact, gestures/sayings to avoid, and more on Israel business culture. . .
Business Dress – is dress modest, conservative, etc., specific dress requirements for men and women, what visitors should wear to social functions, and more on Israel business culture. .
Conversation – welcome and unwelcome topics of conversation, the role of compliments, the tone of voice to be used, whether your hosts are physical or more reserved, and more on Israel business etiquette. .. . .


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Beyoncé Covers 'God Bless the USA' for 9/11 Charity
Beyoncé is singing a country tune. The R&B superstar is releasing her version of Lee Greenwood's patriotic 1983 hit, 'God Bless the USA,' with the proceeds going to the New York Police & Fire Widows' & Children's Benefit Fund, a charity that began in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attack.
"I cannot think about anything more appropriate to do to help these families," says the singer (quote via MTV). "Almost 10 years [after 9/11], it is still so painful for all Americans, especially those who lost loved ones … We were all affected by the tragedies of 9/11 and continue to keep the families who lost loved ones close to our hearts."
Beyoncé previously performed the tune at the inauguration of President Barack Obama in 2008, but never released a studio version until now. She sang the song on CNN's 'Piers Morgan Tonight' last week, and has released her version on iTunes.
Lee Greenwood, who wrote the tune, is donating his proceeds to the charity as well.
This is not Beyoncé's first foray into country music. Reba McEntire released a cover version of the former Destiny Child singer's hit, 'If I Were a Boy' earlier this year.


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Spray Gun
Hi!!! Im new but have been trying to keep up with all the new info, so take it easy on me. :D Im trying to paint my wheels and a toyota corolla but im still in the lookout for my first spray gun. Here are what I have so far
Finishline 3 (13cfm)
TCPglobal kit (<8cfm)
Sharpe FX300 (9.5cfm)
Bink BHV (13cfm)
my compressor 9.1scfm @ 40psi BUT I can rent a better one (thats what im planning to do).
I dont know what makes one better than the other! Is it the cfm? More cfm required the better? PLease some advice on this guns and what other you guys recommend!!
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You don't necessarily need a spray gun to paint your wheels, you could use a high performance wheel coating from any parts store. But any spray gun will work too with the right paint and air pressure :D
I agree with using rattle can paint on non-fancy wheels.
I've used the FL3 and the Sharpe. Both work well tho you can buy 3 other tips for the FL3, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8 and 2.2 if my memory serves me(I might be off a .1 or so). Mine came with the 1.5 and I purchased the other 3 and use it for general work and primers.
If you really get into painting, then Iwata and SATA guns will be on your wish list - but do cost a significant amount (lots) more
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While I was waiting for a reply I contacted spraygunworld.com for few recommendations. Here is what they recommend for my current setup
Asturo WB
Euro Pro
Techline 3*
Sharpe lvlp
and from all of them he likes most the WB... Any thoughs?
I prefer a detail gun over a full size gun for wheels and other similar stuff. I just find it easier to manipulate and get even coverage. Most of the detail guns use quite a bit less air than the full size guns too.
I agree with TubeTalk. I use a Sharpe FX1000 for a little bit of everything. Small part finish painting, epoxy, 2K primers, etc. The Sharpe is available with a 1.4 tip which makes it a VERY handy gun for me, has less overspray than a big gun, and is quicker and easier to clean.
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208 GTi Peugeot Sport numbers 215 and 216 are in the hands of the 8 drivers resulting from the 208 GTi Racing Experience.
The team for 208 GTi Peugeot Sport number 215 will be made up of the youngest recruits:
Stephan EPP (Germany): he was invited at the last minute, as Dominik PEITZ did not qualify for the Nürburgring 24 hour race at the VLN 3. At 31 years, he had finished as the second German driver at the European selection at La Ferté Gaucher, and his experience of the Nürburgring circuit allows him to take part in the 24 hour race with having run in the VLN 2 and VLN 3.
Gonzalo MARTIN DE ANDRES (Spain): he won 4 one-marque cups in Spain between 2004 and 2011.
Bradley PHILPOT (United Kingdom): he was the winner of a one-marque race series in 2007 and is a racing instructor in the United Kingdom.
Mathieu SENTIS (France): a motoring journalist, he has two years experience in rallying.
The team for 208 GTi Peugeot Sport number 216 is made up of drivers with many wins:
Christiaan FRANKENHOUT (Holland): he has already had many victories in one-marque racing and was the GT4 champion in Holland in 2009. In particular he finished 3rd overall in the 2012 Nürburgring 24 hour race and 2nd overall in the 2012 Dubai 24 hour race.
Johnny NIEDERHAUSER (Switzerland): he has a great record of achievements in motor sport.
Vincent RADERMECKER (Belgium): he is the most experienced of the 8 winners with several Super Touring championship titles in Belgium. His professional motorsport activity led him to drive often at Nürburgring and he has become an expert on the circuit over the years.
Giacomo RICCI (Italy): he has won 3 national tiles in F3000, a 5th place in the GT Open international championship, and a 3rd place in the GP2 Asia championship.
The drivers from the 208 GTi Racing Experience have been brought together with 208 GTi Peugeot Sport number 208 to create a skilled team which has excellent knowledge of the Nürburgring 24 hour race:
Michael BOHRER (Germany): hopeful young German driver, he combines speed and intelligence. He has a fine career in front of him and shines by being likeable both on the track and away from the paddock.
Stephane CAILLET (France): he will be the leader of the team, he is an attacker and particularly good at development work. After having developed the RCZ HDi FAP, victorious in their category at Nürburgring in 2010 and 2011, he played an active part in setting up the 208 GTi Peugeot Sport.
Jurgen NETT (Germany): a native of Adenau, he knows the track by heart, having run over it for more than 25 years and winning 6 class victories in the 24 hour race. A Peugeot dealer at Mayen (close to the circuit), he is also the "gentleman" of the team.
Julien PIGUET (France): one of the best French specialists of front wheel drive in competition, he took part in the Nürburgring 24 hour race in 2012 in an RCZ.


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Has anyone tried this? Woodman's has it for $18 a 4-pack, so it would be nice to hear that it is phenomenal before I take the plunge. It gets a solid score from Beer Advocate, but it has its detractors.
Founder's Devil Dancer Triple IPA
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if you like big bold double ipas then you'll love this. i drank two and am letting the others hang out in the fridge for a while...
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The Devil Dancer is in the Madison market as of this week. It is priced the same as Founders KBS, it is just as not well known. This is a triple IPA, dry-hopped for twenty-six days straight with a combination of 10 hop varieties. It was bottled on 06/01/12. This is a perfect beer to age. Madison should have received 240 bottles, so they will be gone soon. This year we started selling them by the single bottle as well as the four pack. Drink some soon.
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That certainly quenched my bitter tastebuds. I'd grab another 4-pack to age, but I just don't have the discipline.
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First time poster but ive been visiting this forum for a while now and I would like to say this is an amazing site. There is so much information on this site that it would take me months to read it all lol. Ok so here's my situation. I have a 1966 Ford F100 that im doing a frame off restoration. I will be putting disc brakes all around and doing all the body work, paint, etc myself. But when it comes to the engine, tranny, etc I really dont have anymore that basic knowledge of it. I will have about $6,000 for the engine, tranny, rear end, exhaust aspect of this truck so I have some options. I dont need everything new but I would like to have new guts in most of it when rebuilding everything. I want this truck to last me a long time, 75K+ miles, as I plan on having this truck for a long time. Ok here are some things that I would like to acheive through this. I will not be racing this truck but I want to have a powerful truck to have some fun with as a daily driver.
1. Get as close to 18+ mpg
2. Some where between 280-350 hp
3. Automatic transmission
So i guess what im asking is what kinds of setups would be best to accomplish this? Any input and advice on this matter is greatly appreciated. I can use all the help and advice I can get.
Get the complete drivetrain from a 5.0 mustang, the later the model the better. It should run you about $1000 to $2000. Its all Ford, and parts availability is GREAT (almost as good as a sbc).
Get on to craigslist.org and look for a late model ford pickup in the auto parts section..find one that has been wrecked and that is being parted out..buy the whole truck and make it your parts bin..you will get everything that you need and as far as your performance needs those will do what you desire..With a stand alone computer you will be well within budget.of course if you want DOHC engine then look for a Lincoln..Lots of choices and if you look you can find one low mileage that will certainly last a long time..
I have tried most all of it and now do what is known to work..
5.0L (302) engines are a dime a dozen. I don't have the specifics in front of me, but 87 and later 302s are roller blocks, meaning you can use a roller cam. That pays off big time with torque and reliability. Then there is a range of years that used forged pistons. That is great if you have an engine that doesn't need to be rebuilt. If you can find a low-mileage 5.0 mustang with forged pistons and a roller cam, test the compression. If it tests OK, buy it and don't look back. You should be able to get one for $500.
The EFI that comes with it is usually pretty easy to adapt. Just get the computer and wiring with it (probably additional to the $500) and install it. There are a few OD trannys that will work behind it. The C4 is a non-electric 3-speed auto that will do well. The AOD is a common tranny but it can have some shifting issues and lockup torque converter failures that can make it a little less desirable. The later E4OD is a fine tranny, but requires a computer to run it.
Depending on your target use, there are a lot of rear axles that will survive just fine with that kind of power. The 8" ford will take that kind of juice if you don't plan on towing a lot or carrying tons of weight. Gear ratios are limited for that axle, but they are practically free these days with all the folks upgrading. Be careful on which one you get since some of them are very narrow. The 8.8" is a really great axle. It can be found in Explorers and other light trucks with disc brakes already on it. It is basically a stolen copy of a GM 12-bolt. The 9" is the popular one. It is slightly stronger than the 8.8, but since everyone wants a 9" the price reflects that. In my opinion, with a street "car" under 500 hp, a 9" isn't worth the money you pay to get it.
A wiser Ford guru will be here any minute to expand on what I just spewed, but that should get your juices started.
Thanks for all the replies guys. I really like the 5.0 mustang swap idea. I will be rebuilding any engine I get so are there any updates or performance mods that will help mpg, hp, torque, durability, etc that I should consider when tearing down a 5.0? My truck already has a 9 in rear end so I will most likely just re-gear it. As for the transmission ive read about the C-4 and it looks to be what im looking for. Are their any upgrades that I should consider when I rebuild that as well? I would like to put AC in my truck and im not sure if its possible to take the AC out of the mustang and fabricate it to fit my truck. Sorry for all the questions im just trying to get a game plan ready so I can start getting parts and storing them for the summer when I hope to start putting this together. Thank you all for the advice so far, its greatly appreciated.
With the C4, put in a trans shift kit, it just keeps the shifting clean and crisp. It should be no problem to put the a/c in your truck, just use some universal flex piping instead of the plastic factory pieces.
B&M and TCI both have shift kits as well as some upgrade parts for the rebuild.
well l agree with the donor car for your f-100,l think it would be better to get the parts from the truck side of it, 5.4 triton would be a good start, or even the 4.6 as you can tune them into where you want them, they are alittle expensive to rebuild but if you find a good drivetrain your laughing, the newer xlts are disc brakes all around, if you got the time to look around you,will fine one cheap and have everything you need, good gas mileage with hp,torque and updated, l've got 2,a 97 and 99 both with 5 speeds great mileage and pulling
a late model engine/trans swap is the way to go to get power and mpg and reliability.
I have seen many low mile, late model, GM 5.3 votec truck engines with transmission for 2500.00. 300hp and 18 mpg setups in stock form. Get a engine complete from fan to driveshaft with all belts, accessories, and efi system. These are very long lasting engines so no rebuild would be required. However, a 700.00 wiring harness would be required to use this engine in your truck.
THe newer GM's and Fords are great engines, but not as cheap as an old 5.0. A truck drivetrain isn't a bad idea either but some people like saying they're running a sportscar's drivetrain- GM guys do it a LOT with corvette engines.
To me it doesn't make a difference since you're swapping out half the parts anyways, but to some it does.
SUV's are another option.
I think the general point is to find a wrecked viehicle and buy the whole thing.
If you buy the whole vehicle, you can use all the wiring from it to transplant into the '66. I'm not sayin' it's easy, but I have done it when I was bucks-down on a project.
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That'd be fine for an old Chev, but I'd be looking for a '90 or '91 Grand Marquis, or Crown Vic...
Doing the swap
Just to make a few corrections,Your Ford already has a 9" rear,no need to change that.Ford went to the roller cam in 1985,Mustangs and MKVII Lincolns (the LSC's are a good donor to look for)came with both standard 5.0's and the H.O.5.0. A real good site to help you is www.sbftech.com,the webmaster is Jay Allen who also is owner of Camshaft Innovations you can read posts from customers who have hit 30 mpg with cams he provided The best AOD for a swap is from 1987-92 these are non-computer, the torque converter is NOT usually a problem,pre '87 AODs were weak without mods that were in the '87 and later also the input shaft was the weak link in AOD's.pm me for more info on parts sources for beefing the AOD.
your truck is heavy, so for more torque I would go with a 351 w eng and aod trans. the extra 50 cubes will make a difference. just what I would do.
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Six high school rugby players have been suspended from the college code after a Wellington game erupted in violence.
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"Four attended their hearing, one accepted his charge and wrote a letter of apology and one pleaded guilty to the charge."
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"This has been a timely reminder to both schools and the wider Rugby community that such behaviour is inexcusable and there are significant consequences," the union said
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Does my child need to wear their photo I.D. to school everyday?
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Where do I pick my child up after school?
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Please have your parent pick-up card ready to show to school staff.
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Cafeteria monitors will be available to help children during lunch.
How do I pay for my child's meals?
Send money in an envelope labeled with child's name and teacher's name and place it in the zippered pouch of the READ binder. Lunch money envelopes are also provided at the front desk at Lucy Read.
You can pay online at: www.myLunchMoney.com
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Will my child be bringing home a weekly or daily folder?
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Replacement binders are $5.00.
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Fascism: What it is, and How NOT to Fight it
by J. Andrew Zalucky
A rather pessimistic reader recently responded to my article on Politics and the Problem of Evil with the following comment:
"I doubt that 1 out of 150 people could adequately define Fascism."
Defining Fascism
Right you are.
Therefore, in the spirit of spreading important information to readers and whoever might stumble on this page, let's put a good definition out there:
Fascism may be defined as a form of political behavior marked by obsessive preoccupation with community decline, humiliation, or victimhood and by compensatory cults of unity, energy, and purity, in which a mass-based party of committed nationalist militants, working in uneasy but effective collaboration with traditional elites, abandons democratic liberties and pursues with redemptive violence and without ethical or legal restraints goals of internal cleansing and external expansion.
Robert O. Paxton, The Anatomy of Fascism
I thought to put this definition here today for a couple of reasons. One being that when you look at the history of fascist movements in Italy, Germany, the Balkans, France, and elsewhere, this definition fits rather nicely. The other reason is that, while most hard-right groups in the west are highly marginalized, it's important to remain vigilant about the continued appeal of fascist ideas to those on the fringes of society; to those who wish for a violent, reactionary re-engineering of society back to the monarchical world order that existed before the Enlightenment of the 1700's.
The Dim Shades of Modern Fascism
A friend of mine recently posted this article in our political discussion group, which details rising fascist groups operating in Europe and The United States: The American Freedom Party, The British National Party, The English Defense League, New Resistance, and of course Greece's Golden Dawn. It may be easy to dismiss these parties as hysterical fringe groups, and while that may be an accurate description, one should remember that The Nazi's remained a very marginal party as well, even up to the late 1920's.
I would also add radical Islamist groups to this list. Just as European Fascist groups dreamed of a return to the classical authoritarian order, so do Jihadists wish for a return to the old imperialist Islamic caliphate. There are certain factions of the Left in The United States and Europe that wrongly point to radical Islam as a form of revolutionary anti-capitalist, anti-imperialist, liberation theology. While they stop short of directly praising them (for the most part), the Left tends to look at the cultural backwardness and inhumane violence preached by Jihadist groups and explain it all away as a consequence of Western oppression and exploitation. Though the west has a lot to atone for, the Left takes this attitude at its own peril. Yes, we should honest about the darkness in our own past and not be afraid to incur the wrath of those who would call us "unpatriotic" for doing so. However, one should be able to call a spade a spade: to denounce the principles and goals of Jihadism as violent, misogynist, theocratic poison (which it is) is NOT to engage in some orientalist marginalization of "the other", or just crude racism with democratic window dressing. Though anti-muslim racism does exist, criticism of the ideology should not be confused with hatred of Arabs and Persians as ethnic groups.
Nor should it be confused with the uncritical support of all western military intervention. More on that in a moment.
In order to fight fascism in its modern forms, we should at least have the courage to break the chains of masochistic political correctness that punishes any form of language not approved by postmodern-relativist orthodoxy. One outrageous and almost hilarious example of this is the recent inclusion in the PC vocabulary of the ridiculous term "theophobia". You would be hard-pressed to find a better example of shooting yourself in the face than this.
Something less obvious
There is another authoritarian strain (if not completely fleshed-out fascism) that bears watching: that of its germination and growth within our own system in The United States under the guise of the "War on Terror". What I mean to say here is that being able to stand in opposition to fascism, totalitarianism, and other forms of tyranny is important, but of equal and perhaps more importance is HOW that stand is taken. It's been pointed out by many writers from Jeremy Scahill to Glenn Greenwald and many others that the permanent war footing that the US Government has placed us under since 9/11 is deeply corrosive to democratic proceduralism, civil liberties, and many other important barriers on state power that are supposed to distinguish us from our enemies. To push for an end to the "War on Terror" in its current incarnation is in no way the declaration of surrender that conservatives love to say it is. In fact, the strategic implications of endless conflict are ones that in the end actually grant Jihadism an even larger victory than it could have hoped for in 2001. What the war has done is to transform what was originally a fight against people with an ideological animus against the West into a mass-production line of purely revenge-driven hatred of the US.
With some difficulty, ideologues can be argued with and eventually brought to their senses. Revenge is not like this at all. As Scahill said a few weeks ago when talking about Obama's targeted killing program, the victims of said attacks "Don't hate us for our McDonalds."
In short, the war on terror has dragged on to the point where it has aligned more power into the military-industrial complex, and has begun to lead to the militarization of civilian life.
That's not to say Jihadism should not be fought at all. To alter the fight from a limitless binge of warfare to a healthy dose of international law enforcement changes the game quite a lot. Al-qaeda is a global militant organization, not a nation that can be subject to the same declaration of war as a nation-state. An Islamist militant plotting to attack civilians in American and European cities belongs on the docket in The Hague, NOT on a secret Presidential "kill-list" cut off from any congressional oversight.
"What does this have to do with Fascism in any historical sense?"
In the aftermath of The Reichstag fire in February of 1933, Germany was put basically under a permanent state of emergency, with communist deputies in Parliament kicked out and arrested, and led to The Enabling Act which handed dictatorial powers to Hitler and the National Socialists. President Paul Von Hindenburg, still alive at the time, also chose to suspend civil liberties and allow the police to search without warrants and detain citizens without trial. Even before the Nazi's rise to power (ushered in willingly by German conservatives), the chaotic environment of 1920's Germany saw private paramilitaries with allegiances separate from the constitutional obligations to The Weimar Constitution. This was among hundreds of factors would led to the subversion of German democracy. To any American who paid attention during the Iraq War, this should sound at least slightly familiar.
To be clear, the similarities between the United States post-9/11 and Germany in 1933 should not be overstated. NO- I do not believe that 9/11 was a false-flag or an inside job…let's just get that out of the way. Crises' happen because they happen. Our leaders are not the masterminds behind some grand conspiracy to destroy democracy (they're too stupid for that). Those in power are easily corrupted when left unchecked by an ignorant populace and a timid congress. This power will only continue to grow until finally fascism's ghastly cult of loyalty and violence causes the whole system to implode on itself, or is rightly destroyed from the outside (see picture above).
It is easy to become comfortable and sneer at hysterical reactionary groups like BNP, Golden Dawn, and their Salafist counterparts when they sit outside the bounds of our mainstream political consensus. It is much more important to notice and be vigilant against their ideas when they take root, however subtly, in our own democratic institutions; especially when they are smuggled in through the cargo hold of "national security."
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I'm not worried about the hard-right groups, since fascism is a creature of the left.


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Morning birks. Thanks for the thread start - I was beginning to struggle.
Yesterday's lyrics as most knew were Baggy Trousers by Madness.
Race well Wabo and anyone else?
What: rest or 30 minutes easy
Why: racing tomorrow
Last hard: 22/12
Last rest: 28/12
Lyrics - feel that I should.
Morning LMH
No probs: I'll start the thread when I can. Thought that was yesterdays lyrics. All the best for tomorrow's race.
Wabo: All the best to you too. And any others racing.
What: swim and run
why: it's Saturday ( but the weather remains dreich)
last hard: Monday
last rest: yesterday
lyrics: no
hope you run well tomorrow LM.H
BM - Paths and grass in the dark ??!!
OH: No they are lit by the street lights.
No to the lyrics.
What: in an hour or so will go for an off-road hour or so...when it stops raining!
Why: it seems to be what I do on a Saturday.
Morning all,
what - 2 hours (with a prakrun in the middle)
Why - Long Run as racing tomorrow
Last hard - Tues
Last Rest - Yesterday
14.88m for the long run (inc a 22:50 on my watch 23:30 official as started late parkrun, that was muddy, was aiming for MP but too hard conditions for that)
Take care
How lovely chickadee - you bank that memory and hold on to it for those runs that aren't as great feeling.
You ready then Gobi?
Is it cross country tomorrow RFJ?
I sort of wish I had chosen the rest day today. Just back from three and a half miles and whilst it was quite fast for the effort it felt awful and I took ages to raise my HR. Must ensure I get a good mile in to warm up before the off tomorrow though that can be difficult at Brass with crowding and flooding.
Couple of "rides" under the bridge with the brisk tidal flow
followed by 9 mile loop with Elspeth.
Sounds like you're on form chickadee!
Good long run with park run RFJ - race well tomorrow
LmH - congrats on the silverware LmH
Blisters - sorry to hear you're still struggling
Decent milegae being logged elsewhere today too!
what - 12 miles over the fields. Some really boggy parts (knee deep gloop) but higher wind swept parts were practically dry. bizarre.
why - Parliament hill next week for southern xc
last rest - dec 25th
last hard - legs say this morning!
lyric - not sure
have a great day
Some good long running going on, as Dustin says...you included, sir!
What: 61 mins, 11k, so that's slightly quicker than usual for my "long" run.
Why: quicker because about 5k was on the road whilst the rest was on muddy/puddly tracks and canal bank.
What: 4ish in the mud
Why: Pre-Training
Last Hard: No
Last Rest: 12 days
Have a good one!
Well done AF: consistent consistency is the key. Keep it going!
Just noticed that I have passed 100 for the year. Kilometres that is. 18 days of consistent consistency!
LMH - Stubbington 10K road race, but by the sea.... could be interesting if windy (same race as Gobi, except he will be ahead of me by about 1-2 mins may be more as I feel fat and slow at present for me).
Going nicely AF
Thanks guys, but I have a mountain to climb
XC today was really tough, just couldn't get a grip on the surface at all, even with spikes on. Slightly disappointed with my performance but I know it wasn't too bad. Was about 5.5 miles and I started too fast. You'd think after 30 years I'd know better.
Lyrics, nope. Longish, easy run tomorrow.
Hi Guys,
Another rest day for me, Other than went for a long walk with a friend. Long run tomorrow
Good luck tomorrow LMH!!


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Latest on Rick Nash, Jonathan Bernier, Shane Doan, Alexander Semin, Bobby Ryan, and Shea Weber.
COLUMBUS DISPATCH: Aaron Portzline reports Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson is still trying to trade Rick Nash but things have been quiet in recent days. Howson has, however, reportedly contacted the LA Kings regarding their backup goalie Jonathan Bernier, who has requested a trade.
TSN.CA: Howson told TSN's Gino Reda he's seeking a couple of NHL-ready forwards in return for Nash, and denied speculation he'd contacted the Kings regarding Bernier, pointing out he recently acquired Sergei Bobrovsky from the Flyers.
SPECTOR'S NOTE: So for about a day, it appeared there was a bit of trade rumor excitement regarding the Jackets and Bernier. It's apparent, however, Howson will go with Bobrovsky and Steve Mason as his tandem next season. As for Nash, there's no rush for Howson to move him, nor any pressure on the interested teams to meet Howson's asking price. This could drag on into September.
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CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Chris Kuc reports Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman confirmed he'd inquired about Doan. Bowman also declined to comment on speculation he had interest in Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo, as he cannot comment on players under contract with other teams lest he violate the league's anti-tampering rules.
SPECTOR'S NOTE: It remains to be seen if there's anything to that reported offer for Doan, but it certainly stirred up reaction on the Twittersphere. Sure, it's too much money for a 35-year-old player on the downside of his career, but honestly, it wouldn't shock me if that offer was legit. Never underestimate the ability of an NHL GM to overpay for free agents, especially in a thin market like this summer's.
NATIONAL POST: Michael Traikos on the bad reputation which dogs former Capitals winger Alexander Semin and its impact upon his free agent value.
EXAMINER.COM: Jim Diamond suggests the NHL's opening proposal in CBA negotiations with the NHLPA can't be good news for Nashville Predators captain Shea Weber, for their implementation would seriously affect his next contract.
CSNNE.COM: Joe Haggerty believes there's plenty of reasons why a David Krejci and a first round pick for Bobby Ryan trade (as suggested by another reporter) would make sense for the Boston Bruins and Anaheim Ducks.
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Hi there,
I'm new to knitting and I want to knit a little evening bag as a present for my friend's birthday. I have found a pattern that uses Crystal Palace Soiree Yarn but I can't get hold of any - I think it is discontinued. The description of this yarn says that it is highly metallic and suggests a gauge of 5-5.5sts/inch on Size 6 (4.25mm) needles.
Is anyone able to advise a suitable alternative that I could use? :??
The link for the pattern is http://knitting.about.com/library/nsoireebag.htm
Thanks in advance
Here are metallic blend yarns I found at Yarndex.
Patons Brilliant may be a decent sub. It's not as glittery as the bag in the picture, but I think it would still do it justice. There's a good choice of colours, and it's a very easy and forgiving yarn to work with.
Thank you both for your advice - I will check out your recommendations now


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