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An exhibition showcasing archaeological discoveries found prior to the construction of the First Tennessee Park opened at the Museum on August 15. These findings, dating to about 800 years ago, center around Nashville's first industry " salt.
On the exhibit's opening day, a leading authority on saltworks in antiquity, Dr. Ian W. Brown, gave a free public lecture. Dr. Brown is the Professor and Chair, Department of Anthropology at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. His keynote lecture, Salt in Pre-history and History, addressed the role of salt and salt production in world history and prehistoric times.
The exhibition features objects found by archeologists during the excavation of the land where the new First Tennessee Park, home of the Nashville Sounds minor league baseball team, now stands. Museum curator Dr. Rex Weeks has organized the exhibit, which interprets the history of the Sulphur Dell site. Some of the artifacts include pottery and tools.
From the objects found at the Sulphur Dell site, it was determined that it was once the location of salt production for the Native Americans who once inhabited the area.
Dr. Brown was able to explain how salt figures prominently in foodways; its production and use extends far beyond the realm of cuisine. Salt is arguably one of the most significant mineral resources with regard to human societies. Ancient salines, where brine bubbles forth from the ground, were highly valued by peoples of the past and, as such, were often closely guarded.
The exhibit will remain on public view as part the First Tennesseans collection on Level D of the museum.
There is no admission charge for the exhibition.
Photo caption: A sketch by artist Carlyle Urello. It illustrates a small detail of the 30 by 80 inch color painting that will be the centerpiece of the new exhibition.
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This sweet, sharp tablet uses an industry-standard micro-USB connector for charging and data transfer (unlike my Galaxy Tab 2, which uses the proprietary Samsung connector). This means I can use the same cable for my Bluetooth earpiece, cell phone, and tablet (although I hae to use a 2.1 amp charger, such as the one that comes with the Asus). When I travel I only have the one cable to take; even if I'm just hanging with some friends, it's MUCH more likely that I'll be able to borrow a micro-USB. This tablet is lightweight, quick and has a very sharp and bright display. The bonus micro-hdmi output (again, my Samsung does not have one) lets me connect my Asus to my HD-TV.
PROS: Sweet, sharp, lightweight.
Micro-HDMI output.
Cons: Slightly longer form-factor doesn't let me use my pouches/cases marketed for the iPad.
Battery life is okay at best (especially when wi-fi is enabled).
Like many 10.1" tablets, requires a 2.1 amp charger for reasonable charging times.
I write this to correct some errors in the few "reviews" posted here. I'd hate to see buyers buy this Asus based on inacurate information. Newer release doesn't mean better. For many buyers, the Acer Iconia 10.1" tablet Walmart is selling for $219 is a better buy.
1st, the Nvidia Tegra 3 quad core platform\mobile processor is now the oldest and less impressive quad core processor. The Samsung Exynos is faster, plays video better and uses less battery power. The new Rockchip RK3188 is faster than both and more important uses much less power, about 60% less. Samsung, Qualcom (Snapdragon), & Nvidia (Tegra 4) will be releasing even better quad core platform\processors soon.
A buyer incorrectly states the Asus can't use an external keyboard. It certainly can. There isn't a matching attachable keyboard (those are overly expensive anyway), but you can buy and use third party bluetooth or USB keyboards. Walmart incorrectly reports this Asus doesn't have or use a battery. It must & it does. Its has a 19 Whr lithium & battery life per charge is found to be "average." The absence of a dedicated A/C port is presented as a plus. Actually, its a minus, since there is only one USB port, which you use to charge the Asus battery. A dedicated A/C port is a plus (especially when the USB hardware allows charging). With both you can charge (or operate) the tablet and use USB devices simultaneously.
The Asus has a mini HDMI out. The excellent $219 Acer Iconica A210, I mentioned earlier, has two USB ports, full size & mini. It does not have HDMI, through some ads say it does. If you do not need the HDMI out port which most tablet users will never use, the Acer is a better buy. As soon as you connect to Internet, Acer servers send an over the air auto upgrade to 4.1 Jelly Bean.
I had a smaller tablet that broke and I opted to try this new product, with limited reviews and so far so good. This table is very fast, great for movies. The speakers are clear and reach a decent volume for the size of the speaker. There are two cameras on this tablet and they are decent, same MP as my smartphone. The picture is very crisp and clear and the screen is a nice size. Overall I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a tablet with the most updated technology for half the price. Asus did a great job with this tablet.
i purchased this tablet, and it is my first one. i have found it to be a nice deal for the money. excellent hd display, you can add memory, this tablet will not dock to a keyboard and thatss fine with me because thats what i was shopping for a tablet. it comes with some apps. it does indeed have a lot of google apps. it is not compatible with adobe flash player reguardless of any browser. overall i think its a great deal for the money. even though i am a beginner i did research alot of tablets befor i made my purchase another big plus it is lightening fast no issues with speed or performance. i took pictures with both front and rear cameras and surprised by the quaulity.
I researched a lot of tablets before buying this one. I bought Asus products before (24" monitor, motherboards, DVD drives) and they have all been well made and priced right. So far, I am very pleased with this purchase. I wanted a 10" screen and this one looks very good with movies, apps, and the Kindle reader. For my purposes, a higher resolution at a much higher price wasn't worth it.
This model includes three features I think all tablets should have but most don't:
(1) An SD memory card slot lets you add 32 GB for less than $25, compared to over $100 for built in memory. Plus you can preload SD cards with games, music, photos, etc. and swap them out.
(2) A micro USB port that lets you (with a cheap adapter cable) connect a flash drive, keyboard, or game controller. It is also a universal connector for the battery charger.
(3) An HDMI mini port through which you can connect (with an adapter cable) your LCD TV to watch Netflix or Youtube.
Also included is Bluetooth wireless capability so you can add a Bluetooth keyboard or mouse.
The battery holds a good charge - I get about 2 days of mixed use before having to recharge. A battery utility lets you see how much charge is remaining. Asus preloads a lot of useful applications (Kindle reader, Netflix, Youtube, email, a generic browser, etc.) and a few widgets. My weather widget stopped working after I downloaded a software upgrade, so hopefully they will fix that in the next release. I suggest a leatherette slip case (less than $15) to protect the unit. Add the all hazards 2 year policy for $28, which is about half of what the other big online stores are charging and you will have a great package for less than $350..
I t type of person that wished i can bring my laptop everywhere and with this tablet i actually do. Its light and very slim. Comes with no additional accessories - charger and tablet thats all that in box. Rear cameras takes clear and crisp pictures. I took a picture of my husband and nephew with a scenic background and to check the quality, we zoomed in to max to see breaks in the pixels and there were none. When they say HD, it is prevalent. Front camera takes good pictures but lighting and crispness aren't anything to rave about. Its like taking a front picture on my iPhone. Processor speed is primary reason why tab gets 5 stars. Ideal for playing fast paced games like subway surfer and navigating multiple websites. Small print is clear and i appreciate the keyboard - easy to recognize letters, QWERTY format, and slight touch typing. I have movies, music, books and games (take full advantage of the features) and all this is stored on my microSD card, saved from iTunes, and it recognized no problem. Wont play MKV or AVI files though which is ok for me since i know portable devices dont usually. Primary app store is Google play but compatible with other app markets like Amazon. Speakers are impressive. I love how you can change modes to accommodate what you're doing. On Movie mode, you feel the action scenes, almost like surround sound.
On a side note: This tab has accessories built for it so cases and screens are a perfect fit, which makes the investment of this tab so worth it.
This tablet does everything I want it to do. Sky view is one of the reasons I bought this one. It also has a boat load of apps I don't know what they are. It is fast and never has locked up or acted stupid. I play games and surf the internet with this one. Don't do any work from it, so I can't say how it would do under those conditions. But, over all I am happy with this tablet.
Easy guided setup and easy to use I love it. It is a great portable way to keep up with my online classes.
The Kindle Fire has a much better screen and sound, but the Kindle's Android operating system modified by Amazon will not function with most Android Apps. This is new on the market not clearance and compatible with my uses and Apps
Almost thought I'd have to get another one for the significant other, but after an android update, it supports multi users. The tech specs are starting to age, but it still keeps up nicely. The camera is the best I've seen on a phone or tablet, so yea to that! Wifi works great. Screen is fabulous. Just a good all around tablet.
This is a great tablet! My husband is a 'computer guy' and he researched many before deciding on this one. Good value for the money and it works perfect!!! A+
I bought this tablet about a week ago. Didn't read the manuel, fairy easy to use.
Im sure soon tablets we kill the laptops , ha ha, I took my asus tablet to brazil ( where i am now)
On vacation. Super easy to make a wi-fi connection, I use the google translation here, this tablet has been very useful for me here with no problems....
Used 5 weeks and the screen cracked for no reason. Having a difficult time with ASUS on warranty. Be sure you get extra protection with this unit.
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Works great, pairs nicely with my other android based devices
After owning several no-name cheap android tablets and dealing with their numerous issues, I finally decided to spend a bit more and buy a quality product. This tablet is very fast even in its conservative power mode. The device plays streaming video smoothlyand works with hulu, vudu, netflix, and flixter.It is easy to type on using the onscreen keyboard. It boots quickly and the sound quality is amazing for such a thin and light device. It also gets outstanding battery life. I was shocked to discover it alsohas GPS, which is not mentioned in the brochure. Great wifi reception too.
Pros - two cameras. One front for skype, one rear for pics, and video.
Very nice screen resolution, speedy response when gaming and watching youtube at HD.
Athough, the tablet gets hot on the backside when playing high res games.
Cons - Battery drains rather quickly depending on processor demand. 2 hours under high demand.
No support for Flash Player.
No place to plug in memory card.
If you just want something to have next to your easy chair at home, it's great to have. Although it's not very handy while on the go.
AND not get any kind of paperwork to tell me even the simplest directions to get me started. How do I get aps, How do I get set up for wifi, hw do I make lists, At age 70, I need to be led at least thru the first use...... No where to turn to, so have not had a chance to use it ony one time.
Frustrated, put it back in the drawer...
I'm very suprised how easy this is to use. The screen is very easy to see and read. Its faster then I thought it would be, because for me it's an off brand so I wasn't sure about it, but I would recommend this to my family an friend's. Well worth the money.
This is the tale of two tablets - One so poor I was going to return it, and the other very good - and they are the same tablet!
I got this tablet and started to set it up. First I could not even get the lock screen off. After repeated tries and resets, I managed to get the lock screen off. Touch response was awful. Then it took me about a hour and many force shutdowns and resets to get the WiFi setup and the Google Account setup. Then I started to get system downloads and Apps from my other tablets backed up on Google. I looked for the Operating Manual that the tiny book said was on the tablet and could not find it. I went to the ASUS website to download it. I could not make the tablet browser find the manual for download and gave up for the night. I was going to return it in the morning.
Next morning as I was getting ready to pack it up, I saw that a system update was ready to run. So I ran it and watched the update scroll by and noticed one of the items was "touch screen firmware update". WOW! New tablet!
After the update and another you have Android 4.2.1 and a very good tablet.
It is thin and light, has three operating speeds (Power Saving, Balanced, and Performance). These give Quadrant scores of 2150, 3350, and 3550 respectively. You can choose to use the 4.1 or 4.2 launcher. It has good Parental Controls by using Apps (App Locker, Parental Lock) and Multi-User settings.
Battery Run times from Battery HD calibration are:
Music Play = 23 hrs, 12 min.
Video Play = 10 hrs, 0 min.
Internet Browsing = 7 hrs, 8 min.
Talk Time (VoIP) = 8 hrw, 14 min.
I would recommend this tablet but only for people that have a fair knowledge of Android - if you are new to Android you probably WILL return it the next morning.


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The evolution of tax morale in modern Spain
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I am interested in a lightweight version to 20 degrees….anyone have any experience with this new down treatment. I am interested in one that is well under two pounds.Jan 20, 2013 at 7:06 pm #1945638
Max DiltheySpectator
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I watched this technology like a hawk. According to Outdoorgearlab and several reviewers on REI and elsewhere, the down treatment makes a considerable difference over regular down. It retains more loft when completely soaked, and it dries faster.
However, when it is completely wet, Synthetic is still warmer. it isn't as warm as synthetic in a downpour.
Where does that leave you? Depends on your needs. For me personally, I carry the extra 6-10 ounces of a synthetic bag happily, since dying of hypothermia in a situation where I can't get my bag dry doesn't appeal to me. Do I carry it in a waterproof container and only take it out in a shelter? Sure, but unforseen circumstances happen. Rockslides, hurricanes, bear attacks, tent-eating bacteria… who knows! I'm ready.Jan 20, 2013 at 7:08 pm #1945640
Michael KBPL Member
I was recently searching for the same thing. Unfortunately…… I don't think that such a bag yet exists that exactly matches your criteria made by major manufacturers. The closest thing are the ZPacks "sleeping bags", which are offered in 850 fill dri-down…..but these are really quilts and not sleeping bags. At present, most of the dri-down bags are 600-700 fill, which makes them heavier (like Sierra Designs).
For an actual sleeping bag, the closest match that I've found is the Sea To Summit Talus TsI Sleeping Bag: 23 Degree Down . It's 1 pound 15 oz. and it uses 750 fill down.
I am weighing this option against trying a quilt. Since I'm tall, I'd have to go with the long 2 pound 3 oz. version. The 2D Nanoshell technology and its roomy mummy fit sound very interesting, but its so new that I can't find much reviews on it yet, nor can I see it in any local stores.
There's a video on it here:
but its put out by sea to summit and they've disabled comments (:
I would expect to soon see 800+ fill lighter options.Jan 20, 2013 at 7:12 pm #1945642
Levon JensenBPL Member
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not sure how well it works, but they have some lightweight sleeping bags with dwr down inside.
http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/SleepingBags/DownMummyBags/PRD~5025-629/mec-merlin-df-sleeping-bag-10c.jspJan 20, 2013 at 7:31 pm #1945651
Dan DurstonBPL Member
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My opinion is that DriDown is for most part not needed in a sleeping bag. There's no real harm in having it, but I wouldn't buy a sleeping bag just for that, nor accept a significant weight penalty. A better application for DriDown is jackets, where a down jacket is pretty likely to face moisture/water in extended wet conditions. DriDown could extend the use of down jacket into synthetic jacket territory, but for true sloppy cold conditions fleece is still king.
I've camped in sloppy conditions all over the PNW and I've never had a problem keeping a down bag dry. If it's going to get wet, it would likely happen when it's in my backpack but I keep mine in a cuben drybag and I think with a reasonable amount of prudence the risk is negligible.
I also don't think of synthetic bags as saviors when things get soaked. Synthetic may be less cold than down in an exposed downpour, but they still get really cold when wet, which is still a miserable and potentially dangerous situation. Ultimately the key to staying safe is to take care of your stuff and avoid these situations instead of packing extra gear to make mistakes suck less. For the added weight and bulk, synthetic bags don't provide much of a practical safety margin if you get your bag soaked. I'd rather just keep hiking all night than crawl into any drenched bag.
The best application for synthetic bag and DriDown bags is long trips in extreme humidity like 9 days in the Amazon. You can't avoid getting extreme humidity in your bag if it's 24/7, so in this case synthetic and DriDown would be superior over regular down which would lose loft faster if it's not dried somehow.Jan 20, 2013 at 9:01 pm #1945666
Franco DarioliBPL Member
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There is dry down and there is DriDown…
DriDown is the brand name for American Rec's (Sierra Design,Slumberjack,Kelty …) version of their water resistant down.
The type used by some cottage manufacturers is from Allied Feathers and called Resist Down.
Down Decor has DownTek and Patagonia has Encapsil.
Sounds like BPL will have a report on the difference at some point but for now let's not talk about it as if there is just one version or were all the same.Jan 20, 2013 at 9:13 pm #1945672
Greg FBPL Member
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Have these bags been tested in high humidity. I haven't paid that much attention but the test I have seen all involve soaking the bag with water and drying it out. In hundreds of nights the worst I ever did was get a slightly wet footbox. So I don't need protection from soaking. Are the Bags resistant to vapour reducing loft. My understanding is that most DWR causes droplets to role off and prevent stuff from getting wet. This seems different than how humidity makes stuff damp. Anyone have any info.Jan 23, 2013 at 5:02 pm #1946577
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I bought the 30 degree Sierra Design Dri Down bag a little while ago quite discounted, and about 3 weeks ago, when hiking in the Shenandoah/Blue Ridge VA area tested it out. The weather forecast called for a clear night for that area, and since we weren't that high up or that far into the "mountains" yet, i thought it would hold true for where we were.
I had also brought my homemade tyvek tube tent, which is really only a 1 p size. I was going to cowboy camp for the night and let my wife sleep in the tent–for whatever reason, i decided against it when it was still clear. It was unusually warm and humid that night, and then the fog and rain rolled it. I hadn't found a fully level ground to pitch the tent on and so we would slide down the tent a bit on our sleeping mattresses (i need to do some silicone dots or something).
It was sucky, wet conditions, and i was surprised at how well the bags did despite the very, very high level of humidity, the condensation that was dripping off onto the bags, and occasionally sliding the bags out into the rain a bit (thankfully the rain was light). It kept very lofty (well, as lofty as 600 fill is going to be, wish they had a better quality option). This was only a weekend trip, and when we got back, i threw the bags into the drier and they seemed completely dry after about 20 or so mins. on low/medium heat (they had probably dried out in the car some too, since it was quite warm and sunny the next day).
My question is, how long will this last though? If i hadn't gotten the bags quite a bit cheaper than their regular prices, i probably wouldn't have bought them. I sold my new Golite Adrenaline 40F + bag recently–certainly miss the compactness and low weight.
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Benq do seem to make some odd choices regarding their product lineup: if the M2200HD was available in black like the E2200 (basically the same as the M2200HD without the USB hub and webcam which I think looks far better) I'd be seriously tempted.
I have the E2200HD which as mentioned in a previous comment is the same thing just and black and minus a webcam and usb hub. I managed to pick it up for 𧵎 before christmas which makes it about 㿀 cheaper than the viewsonic, making it an absolute gem. I just can't see the point of buying the M2200HD next to the E2200HD just buy a webcam seperatly for a tenner. I feel therefore that the M2200HD dosent really deserve the reccomendation and the E22000HD should get it.
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Can you PLEASE review the new Dell 2209WA IPS-based monitor? Some sites (CNet Australia) are calling it "the best 22" monitor we've ever seen" but there's no review on here net.
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Jose Diaz, 89, of Roswell, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 16, 2012, at home. A rosary for Jose will be recited at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June [auth] 20, 2012, at St. John's Catholic Church. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m, Thursday, June 21, 2012, at St. John's Catholic Church.
Jose Anacleto Diaz was born on October 20, 1922, in Cusihuiriachic, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Filimon and Simona (Gonzales) Diaz. He worked hard and served the Lord at St. John's Catholic Church. Jose worked at Glover's Meat Packing Company and on many farms around the area until his retirement.
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Jose's memory will be cherished by Armando J. Matta, Manuel Matta, Ruben Matta, Joe A. Marquez, Sally Florez and Alicia Velasco; 30 grandchildren, and his family members in Mexico and the United States.
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Hi, I have been lurking and learning on this great site from my home in northern, MN. I have visited a breeder, "coppermoon", and have contacted another, "sablerock", both have beautiful dogs, though the latter only seems to communicate thru email so that's been a bit awkward, so I would love to hear if any here have a dog from either of these breeders. We are looking for a family companion with moderate drive from a good breeder, but how does one know unless you ask others, right?
I should also add these are both MN breeders and would love recommendations on any breeders in the MN, WI area. We are an active family but are looking for a moderate drive family companion.
Hi Jango. You might check out this thread too for breeders in your area while waiting for more responses.
It also helps if you can post a link to the websites of the breeders you are inquiring about. Makes it easier for people. :) I have not heard of either of the breeders you listed.
Another thread to read to help you in your search.
Thanks for the tips
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Thanks Ihczth, great links. Ok after going thru them this is what I am looking for, german showline breeding, and I want "a pet dog" but I don't want a "cheap one". Definitely willing to pay more for a quality animal. So if anyone has s recommendation around Mn I'd love to hear of them.
Riverrock kennels. Quality dogs- small program (you'll have to wait for a puppy, she doesn't churn them out). Our Kolachi was well worth the wait- rock solid temperament, wonderful with kids, socialized beautifully, she was sold as a companion puppy and enjoys working- we've started agility (which she loves), obedience, tracking and even dipped our paws in conformation. You have to make it through a few levels of interviews before you are considered as a buyer- this was a big plus for me-- The breeder is an academic as well as a dog person, so I felt like her research and methodology was cutting edge (she even teaches a canine developmental psychology course!).
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"Locating Nazi Evil: German-Jewish Intellectuals Confront the Crimes of the Third Reich" will be delivered by Professor Steven Aschheim of Hebrew University of Jerusalem on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. in John Dewey Lounge, Old Mill.
"Ashchheim is an exceptionally engaging speaker," says Alan Steinweis, professor of history and director of the Center for Holocaust Studies. "He's very skilled at making a serious subject entertaining. And he is without question one of the world's leading historians of German-Jewish intellectual history."
Using remarkable diaries, letters and lesser-known writings of three distinctive thinkers — Gershom Scholem, Hannah Arendt and Victor Klemperer — the lecture will examine their intimate reflections and what they reveal about their evolving identities and world views as each wrestled with new questions of evil and the meaning of being both German and Jewish before, during and after Hitler's Third Reich. This composite "history from within" seeks to shed new light on the complexity and drama of the 20th-century European and Jewish experience.
"His approach is novel," says Steinweis. "He's trying to get at this from the perspective of members of the victim group who were trying to figure out what made the perpetrators tick."
Aschheim holds the Vigevani Chair of European Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he is also director of the Franz Rosenzweig Research Centre for German-Jewish Literature and Cultural History. His many books include Brothers and Strangers: The East European Jew in German and German-Jewish Consciousness, 1800-1923; The Nietzsche Legacy in Germany, 1890-1990 and Culture and Catastrophe: German and Jewish Confrontations with National Socialism and Other Crises.
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got my feather pillow at Macy's several yrs ago . . .bout 9 ys. love love love it. pd 80.00 for it back then. never regretted it
Has anyone tried, or even heard, of the water filled pillows? You put in the amt. of water that best suits your body or head. Take out or put in to adjust to what fits you best. Don't know how readily they are available. Got mine from the chiropractor. Marge L.
We bought memory foam pillows about 8 years ago at Sam's for $40 each and love them. Unfortunately, we haven't been able to find more.
You can buy a pillow, keep receipt and return if it doesn't work. At least that works at Younkers. I bought 2 $80 pillows on sale for $35 & $25. Loved one, and am keeping the other for an extra. They are Perfect Sleeper or something like that, kind of a temperapedic pillow. Worked for me.
I use a water pillow. It is the most comfortable pillow I have ever used. My daughter gave it to me for Christmas about 3 yers ago.
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I buy the Sealy Posturepedic (firm) pillows from Penneys. They have gussets and support my head and neck really well. I can ususally find them on sale, sometimes for as little as $8 each and I stock up then. I replace my pillow frequently (as often as every month if needed). Had neck and shoulder issues for years and this seems to work at keeping the problem at bay.
Thanks for all the good shopping tips.Will be watching for a good sale.I like the Temperpedic pillows, but not the price!
A local store used to have a buy one/get one deal & that's where I got mine.Not sure they have that sale anymore.
My mom would unsew the pillow remove the feathers put the feathers in a pillow case in the sun on a sunny day for most of the day. flip the pillow over a couple times during the day. Wash/dry and return the feathers for fresh pillow.
This is well worth the effort for that favorite pillow you don't want to give up.
buy a decent feather /down pillow ,I now find down does not give me the support I now need, but do make sure it is firm when new as it softens with use/washing, also it must have a good quality ticking.


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I am 55 years old and have had Epilepsy since I was 12. (My grandchildren blessed me with the name "Nana").
April 5, 2013 I developed Nana's Secret Soda for myself (a cannabis infused carbonated soda) and have been drinking it everyday with great results.
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The rejected deal called for greater employee contributions for health care, multi-day furloughs for the next two years, and a three year wage freeze with 2 percent pay increases in years four and five. Wells said union members are willing to make sacrifices, just not those particular concessions, and that the leadership is anxious to begin new talks.
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You have helped before, I hope you can help again. I filled custody on one child back in May (I have two children). things have changed drastically. We just finished mediation last week. I need to "file an amendment" to the custody papers I already filed and change it from one child to both. I do not have a court date yet. I tried to pay a few lawyers to write an amendment, but they refuse, unless I get them to fully rep me in the case. I asked the clerk for the proper papers to file. Of course they will not tell me a damn thing. So my question is, do I just take a copy the original papers I filed, add my other child and my reasons. Then go to the clerk and tell them this is an amendment, please attach to the file? Do I write the word amendment across the top? Please help direct me
In order to amend the original complaint you would need to file an amended Complaint if you initiated the child custody action originally. If the opposing party has not filed a response, also known as an Answer and/or Answer and Counterclaim to the Child Custody Complaint, you can file an amended Complaint within 30 days, therefore, including the other child's name. In the event the other party has already filed their responsive pleading or it has been in excess of 30 days since party served with your initial action filed, you will have to get permission from the Court (i.e. Judge) by filing a Notice of Hearing with a Motion to Amend the initial pleading and seek the Judge's permission to Amend your original pleading.
North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedures Chapter 1A, Rule 15 provides the exact instructions to amend your pleading to include both children:
Rule 15. Amended and supplemental pleadings.
(a) Amendments. – A party may amend his pleading once as a matter of course at any time before a responsive pleading is served or, if the pleading is one to which no responsive pleading is permitted and the action has not been placed upon the trial calendar, he may so amend it at any time within 30 days after it is served. Otherwise a party may amend his pleading only by leave of court or by written consent of the adverse party; and leave shall be freely given when justice so requires. A party shall plead in response to an amended pleading within 30 days after service of the amended pleading, unless the court otherwise orders.
(b) Amendments to conform to the evidence. – When issues not raised by the pleadings are tried by the express or implied consent of the parties, they shall be treated in all respects as if they had been raised in the pleadings. Such amendment of the pleadings as may be necessary to cause them to conform to the evidence and to raise these issues may be made upon motion of any party at any time, either before or after judgment, but failure so to amend does not affect the result of the trial of these issues. If evidence is objected to at the trial on the ground that it is not within the issues raised by the pleadings, the court may allow the pleadings to be amended and shall do so freely when the presentation of the merits of the action will be served thereby and the objecting party fails to satisfy the court that the admission of such evidence would prejudice him in maintaining his action or defense upon the merits. The court may grant a continuance to enable the objecting party to meet such evidence.
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Christina Aguilera Talks Eliminating "The Voice" Hopefuls
She has a keen ear for superstar talent, and Christina Aguilera has thoroughly enjoyed her judging role on "The Voice."
But during her interview on the "Today" show, the "Ain't No Other Man" singer confessed that she hates cutting her contestants and sending them packing.
"Being on the hot seat to pick who goes home and who stays is so hard.... Sending people home is the worst thing in the world. So I'm glad to have America weigh in -- please help me choose 'The Voice!'"
As for her upcoming hiatus from the show to promote her new album Lotus, Christina explained, "I need a break to gain new experiences so I can come back and be an even better coach."


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Padua 1430 /1431 – Mantua 1506
Saint Bernardino of Siena
[San Bernardino di Siena]
tempera and gold on wood panel
27.5 (h) x 19.1 (w) cm Accademia Carrara, Bergamo
Bequest of Giacamo Carrara 1796
Bergamo's Saint Bernardino, painted by Mantegna before he turned twenty, is the earliest of the artist's three existing paintings of the saint. The presence of his (once) golden aureole has led scholars to date the work to around 1450, the date of Saint Bernardino's canonisation which occurred only a few years after his death.
Saint Bernardino of Siena (1380–1444) confessed that in his youth he was 'unable to enjoy the Bible' because he 'fell asleep,'[1] and that he failed at the hermit life because when he tried to eat a thistle 'it would not go down.'[2] He nonetheless became one of the most charismatic of the wandering preachers in early modern Italy. Men and women crowded piazzas to hear him preach. His sermons were enlivened by homely anecdotes and humorous illustrations with which he denounced the sin but not the sinner. Although tolerant of many human frailties, he fulminated against abuses in the Church and society and held the prevailing misogynist views of women. He condemned women's love of finery, fashionably high shoes and elaborate headdresses, describing the latter as 'the devil's flags.'[3] Saint Bernardino was implacably opposed to sodomy and deplored the spectacle of young gallants in close-fitting hose that provocatively revealed their flesh. He ascribed the prevalence of the vice to mothers who made their sons' doublets too short. [4]
In this portrait Mantegna projects the man not the saint, and he omits iconographical elements found in later depictions.[5] This may be explained by the fact that Saint Bernardino was known to Mantegna's teacher Francesco Squarcione,[6] and almost certainly to Mantegna himself. That the focus is on the friar-as-preacher is evident from the depiction of him as hooded and holding a Bible—standard attributes of preaching Franciscans.
The profile view accentuates the saint's asceticism. The contrast between the modelled folds of his garment and the austere lines of his face, with drawn cheeks (from the loss of his teeth) and down-turned mouth, refers to the ongoing struggle between the body and the spirit. The profiled head is reminiscent of medal portraits. Mantegna had access to the medal collections of many humanists, including Squarcione's own collection, and a medal by Antonio Marescotti depicts the head of Saint Bernardino in just such a view.[7] The later practice of painting full-length, three-quarter profile figures of Bernardino-as-saint was preceded by a number of intimate devotional portraits; the Bergamo panel is a fine example of this earlier tradition.
Diana Hiller
[1] San Bernardino da Siena, Le prediche volgari, Ciro Cannarozzi (ed.), 5 vols, Florence: E. Rinaldi, 1940–58, vol. 3, p. 305.
[2] San Bernardino da Siena, Prediche volgari sul Campo di Siena 1427, Carlo Delcorno (ed.), 2 vols, Milan: Rusconi, 1989, vol. 2, p. 789.
[3] Delcorno, vol. 2, p. 1090.
[4] Cannarozzi, vol. 5, pp. 42–43.
[5] Machtelt Israëls, 'Absence and resemblance', I Tatti studies: Essays in the Renaissance, vol. 11, Florence: Olschki, 2007, pp. 77–114.
[6] Francesco Squarcione (c.1395–after 1468).
[7] Antonio Marescotti (active 1444–1462). Roberto Cobianchi, 'Fashioning the imagery of a Franciscan observant preacher', I Tatti studies: Essays in the Renaissance, vol. 12, Florence: Olschki, 2009, pp. 70–79.


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Yikes! Pia Mia is allegedly revealing steamy details about her rumored affair with Kanye West. Should Kim Kardashian be concerned about all of the kissing and cuddling Pia keeps tweeting about just weeks before her and Kanye's wedding?
Pia Mia, 17, has been posting some seriously suspicious tweets lately. Are they connected to her reported affair with mentor Kanye West?
Pia Mia Tweets About 'Kissing & Cuddling' — With Kanye?
Say it isn't so!
After claiming that The Other Woman movie was the "story of her life" on Instagram, now it appears as if Pia Mia is revealing some juicy bits from her alleged affair with Kanye.
On Saturday, April 26, the self-proclaimed "princess" wrote the following suspiciously cryptic tweets:
I was dying, but he saved me with a kiss.
Cuddling [heart emoji] ahhhhhhh
Hmmm. Who could Pia Mia be talking about, other than Kanye? It's too coincidental these tweets came so soon after her "other woman" confession, isn't it?
Kanye's 'Affair' Revealed Just Weeks Before Kimye Wedding
We have to admit, we certainly hope these scandalous rumors about an affair between Pia Mia and Kanye are not true. And we actually doubt it, considering Pia is just 17 years old, a full 19 years younger than Kanye.
The sure-to-be epic Kimye wedding is just weeks away, and this would be a devastating blow to the bride, Kim Kardashian.
Her wedding is the most important thing in her life right now, and she has been spending an endless amount of time in Paris, France to prepare for it.
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Strange bedfellows? Ecological and institutional sustainability
Skutsch, M.M. (1994) Strange bedfellows? Ecological and institutional sustainability. In: Towards Sustainable Development: a Liber Amicorum for Enno W. Hommes. University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands, pp. 15-45. ISBN 9789036507165
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Although the drug zoledronic acid slows bone loss in osteoporosis patients, it also boosts levels of a biomarker that stops bone formation, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Osteoporosis weakens bones and increases the risk patients will suffer fractures. The findings suggest combination therapy may be a more effective approach to battling this common condition.
"The key to effectively treating osteoporosis lies in increasing bone mass," said the study's lead author, Antonino Catalano, MD, PhD, of the University of Messina in Italy. "Zoledronic acid halts bone loss, but it also signals the body to stop forming new bone mass. The drug may need to be combined with other treatments to add bone mass."
The prospective intervention study followed the treatment of 40 postmenopausal women at an ambulatory care center. Half of the women received zoledronic acid, and half received a placebo. Levels of sclerostin -- a biomarker that inhibits bone formation -- increased among the participants who were treated with zoledronic acid.
"The data points to an opportunity to increase bone mass by combining zoledronic acid with a drug that suppresses the resulting sclerostin's effect," Catalano said. "An innovative combination therapy using zoledronic acid and selective antibodies to block the sclerostin could simultaneously stop bone loss and encourage new bone formation. This is an important avenue for researchers to explore as they develop new osteoporosis treatments."
Other researchers working on the study include: N. Morabito, G. Basile, S. Brancatelli, D. Cucinotta and A. Lasco of the University of Messina.
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Welcome to the website of EurECCA
At this moment EurECCA represents more than 35.000 cabin crew affiliated to 9 European unions in the Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland and Ireland. As we represent 70% of all organised cabin crew in Europe, we are a representative stakeholder at all tables that concern themselves with cabin and passenger safety, cabin crew health and cabin crew working time limitations and social aspects.
We are rooted in the airline industry, not politically aligned, independent and the experts on cabin crew matters. EurECCA welcomes cabin crew unions from all over Europe, who share the vision of a democratic, solidary and prosperous Europe, to work together on these matters on a European level.
We are legally based in Belgium with an office in Brussels.
Read also: A European Cabin Crew Association -EurECCA- has taken off
Solidarity with Alitalia cabin crew
EurECCA would like to express its solidarity with ALITALIA cabin crew in their fight to save their national company.
EurECCA supports real and fair negotiations in order to give ALITALIA a future agreement respecting decent working conditions along with growth in profit and a solid business plan on future investments to put ALITALIA in a position to regain strength and competitiveness.
Some important steps in the right direction
European Parliament further develops the EASA Basic regulation
Today, after intense discussion the transport committee voted on more the 1000 amendments to the EASA basic regulation proposal.
A clear step into the right direction has been made in the field the social dimension of safety and security. By adding a new article into the basic regulation that will give EASA not only the mandate but the assignment to prevent socio-economic risks to safety and security.
E4FC Statement on European Commission Talks with Qatar Government on Fair Competition in Aviation
Europeans for Fair Competition (E4FC) today praised Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc and the European Commission (EC) for taking the first steps toward fulfilling their commitments under the European Union (EU) aviation strategy by opening negotiations today in Doha with the government of Qatar covering all EU member states.
EurECCA position paper : SOCIAL DUMPING IN EUROPE
On the 13th of July 2016 the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs voted on the final report relating to "social dumping" in Europe presented by Guillaume Balas. EurECCA welcomes the fact that the Committee voted in favour.
EurECCA position paper : EurECCA Comments on HOME BASE definition
Important court decision for European cabin crew
The Court of Mons in Belgium has been asked by a Ryanair's cabin crew member to rule on the question whether the "home base" for crew members when situated in the UE should be considered as the "habitual place of work" in the sense of European legislation. To be able to make this ruling the Court of Mons has introduced a prejudicial question to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on the 26/04/2016 to help to clarify this issue. To that aim the ECJ has asked member states to give their opinion.
European Cabin Crews engage in coalition for Fair Competition in Aviation
EurECCA, the European Cabin Crew Association, representing more than 35000 cabin crews in Europe, joins "Europeans for Fair Competition" (E4FC). This coalition of different stakeholders from the airline industry advocates for restoring a level playing field in competition between European Airlines and Gulf carriers.
The Aviation Strategy
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) organised a public hearing on the Aviation Strategy of the European Commission. Various stakeholders were invited by the EESC to give their opinion. The strategy is aimed at job creation and economic growth in the European aviation industry. Since the draft on the strategy was rather vague and only mentioned competition and social conditions, but did not elaborate on concrete measures, EurECCA's president and general secretary, Annette Groeneveld and Christoph Drescher, attended the meeting to find out more.
Flight and duty time limitations
Flight and duty time limitations are very important for every crew member. That's why we have issued our new booklet "FLIGHT TIME LIMITATIONS (FTL)". You can download the booklet here as a PDF file.
Topics discussed at the Aircrew Medical Fitness workshop of EASA
During a workshop organized on December 7th and 8th, EASA presented the action plan for the implementation of the Germanwings Task Force recommendations. The workshop was very much about pilots, but some recommendations, like two-persons-policy and random alcohol and drugs testing, will have implications for cabin crew as well. EurECCA's president, Annette Groeneveld, was present together with Nol Visser, representative of VNC, the Dutch cabin crew union, to take part in the discussions.
Survey on Working Conditions, Teamwork, Work-Life issues of Cabin Crew
Call for participation to a survey on Working Conditions, Teamwork, Work-Life issues of Cabin Crew
The European Cabin Crew Association, EurECCA, would like to invite you to participate to an international research project on aviation cabin crew work, on issues of work-life balance, teamwork, working conditions, stress and burnout. This research is conducted under the responsibility of Anne Gillet, researcher at the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers - Lise-CNRS (Paris, France) and Diane- Gabrielle Tremblay, professor at Télé-université of the University of Quebec (Canada), with the cooperation of Sari Mansour, post-doctoral intern at Télé-université.
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Emily's List, a group that works to elect pro-choice women to state and federal government, has sent out an e-mail to its members asking them to support Democrat Margaret Anderson Kelliher's campaign for governor. The group, which helps raise money for female candidates, has already endorsed Kelliher but the e-mail blast is an attempt to help Kelliher win the DFL endorsement on Saturday.
The group also released a video from Emily's List president Stephanie Schriock, who was the campaign manager for Democrat Al Franken's 2008 Senate campaign:
Last election cycle, I spent a fair amount of time in the great state of Minnesota working right along side you to defeat Republican Norm Coleman and take back our seat in the U.S. Senate. It was a long fight and it was a tough fight – and standing together, we won.
In my time here, I had the opportunity to meet many of Minnesota's incredible DFL activists and elected officials from all over the state and I still call many friends. Always hardworking and committed to change, DFLers made victory in 2008 possible.
But one leader stood out: Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher.
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Play-By-Playmate: Hooters and Hoops
Jaime's talking about the NBA tip-off, Tampa and another wild weekend in sports
Just to give you an idea of what kind of weekend it was in sports, let me share a story with you.
I was out and about in Tampa looking for a place to watch the Rays game. I figured, being in Tampa, this would be easy. Easier than easy. I thought it would be almost impossible to not watch the Tampa Bay Rays game in Tampa Bay.
The first place I went was showing hockey. Fine, I thought, it is the playoffs after all. The second place was showing basketball, also in playoff mode, also not showing the Rays game. The third place was showing the NFL draft on EVERY TV! I thought, "Ok, that's a little ridiculous," but the fourth place was showing boxing! BOXING! Four places and not one of them showing the Rays game. I finally found my way to a Hooters where on one TV tucked away in the corner the Rays game was on. One TV! In the corner! I must have set a new record for being unable to find the home team's game in the home team's town. You know we're in the middle of a full-blown Sportsgasm when you have to go all the way to a Hooters to find what you want to watch.
Not that I am complaining. The more sports the merrier! I just couldn't believe it took four bars and a Hooters to finally see some baseball.
But that also means we have our pick of the litter this week when it comes to which sport we're going to talk about. And spinning my big wheel of sports (I don't actually have a big wheel of sports, though as of right now I'm considering buying one) we land on...basketball.
The Eastern Conference
Almost immediately after Derrick Rose fell and was carried off the court, the Vegas odds for winning the East shifted dramatically. ACL must be the most feared acronym in all of sports and Rose's is officially torn.
That means the East is the Heat's to lose. The Celtics are too old (and without Rondo after his little show of bravado). Orlando doesn't have Dwight Howard and no other team has the type of talent Miami has assembled. Even the Knicks, who have a solid big three, lost to the Heat by 30 points in Game One. Miami's only real roadblock would have been Chicago, so the pressure is definitely on now. LeBron can't afford another ringless season.
The Western Conference
It's a little different out West. It's wide open. One through Eight, these teams are pretty balanced, but I think the top teams are favored (or else they wouldn't be the top teams!). With the exception of Memphis, I've got the Lakers, the Spurs and the Thunder moving on. The only reason I don't have the Grizzlies going to the second round is because I want to witness the drama that will unfold if the Clippers and Lakers meet up in the second round. The Clippers have been the red-haired stepchild of LA forever and it's about time they showed big brother what basketball is all about.


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Virtual Academy at District 49 is a high tech jewel
Students and parents love the online learning
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo - School District 49 has a hidden jewel in its school system. It's the only one of its kind in Southern Colorado. It's the Virtual Academy off Constitution near Powers on the east side. It's what's called a blended learning, K-12 Virtual Academy which mixes online and classroom learning to get the best out of its students.
Ten year old Sophia Mayhugh loves it. She's going to be a fifth grader at the Virtual Academy and its the only school she's ever attended, "I'm getting everything that I need because I still meet with friends, but I'm still getting a good education and having fun doing it."
Sophia's Mom, Stacey also has her eighth grade daughter, Sophia in the Virtual Academy. Stacey told me, "Hands down it's more individualized. The staff here is incredible and they go above and beyond everything to make sure your child has a great education."
Lori Hall is a teacher at the Virtual Academy. She says there is one problem in traditional schools that isn't a problem here, "We don't have bullying issues here. We haven't had an issue in the last three years I've been here. This is an amazing place to be and to learn."
There are no additional fees to go to the Virtual Academy. If a student can't afford a laptop, they can check one out to help them during the school year. The Virtual Academy has grown leaps and bounds since it first started at D-49, four years ago. The enrollment is now up to nearly 500 students. Virtual Academy leaders tell me that the passing rates for students in 7th through 12 grades is nearly 90 percent. They hope to increase it to 94 percent. The Virtual Academy says traditional brick and mortar schools have a much lower passing rate.


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This collaborative project is a title sequence for a motion graphics conference sponsored by SCAD entitled COMOTION 2013.
The piece features a character that is facing the same obstacles everyday, as in the myth of Sisyphus. We abstracted the obstacles into primary shapes and envisioned live action composited with 3d and vector graphics to highlight the hybrid nature of the Motion Media discipline. We also wanted to take advantage of our proximity to the ocean and utilize that environment. Because Comotion was a day long event we decided to spread the sequence in various segments throughout the day, and before each speaker, with a climax at the very end of the event.
Jennifer Chua
Jay Keeree
Taylor English
Isabella Carapella
Switzon S. Wigfall III
We begin on a beach, where our main character is standing alone on a jetty. A flash of light blinds the viewer and a meteor shower begins to rain down in the sky. A stray of meteor lands close to the character, so he approaches it, discovering a glowing glyph. When he touches it, time freezes, the title is cut to the logo resolve.We have an alternative logo resolve if we choose not to reveal the logo in it's entirity until the end.
The character decides to investigate the frozen beach and discovered a 3D triangle stuck in a glass
cube. The Triangle is struggling to get out and is trapped in the cube.
cube. The Triangle is struggling to get out and is trapped in the cube.
The character continues to walk along the beach, when suddenly the ground shakes and a large wall grows out of the sand and blocks his path.
The character is watching the tide roll in, when small marbles began to appear at his feet. They
combine and grow into a larger sphereical shape.
The character sees himself cast on the shore, with a small table drawing furiously. We see close ups of the shapes that he is drawing. When he draws a circle the marble explodes, when he draws the square the wall crumbles and when he draws the triangle the bird frees itself. This form the final logo and the camera pans to the sky to resolve the comotion logo.


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Braidout in Black & WhiteSunday, March 16, 2014
This is my usual braidout - set with only Oyin Hair Dew :) As you can see my hair is super stretched and some sections even almost looked straight!
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The Wilmington City Council is in the process of deciding what to do about the Water Street parking deck. The council went into closed session during a recent meeting to talk about the potential purchase of the part of the deck that is owned by PB&G Partners. The city owns the other half.
The original plan was for PB&G to develop the dilapidated deck into condos and stores but the economy and other complications got in the way. Part of the land is also planned for a city park. PB&G has since restructured and formed 200 Water LLC. The company's new plan is to develop luxury apartments for residents 55 and older. But the company still owes the city parking deck revenues. The city council will have to vote in open session on what they decide to do with the deck. It's unclear when that might be.
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i know i just put this together but a mk4 2.0 jetta just fell in my lap and would rather put allmy big turbo stuff in it. heres my thread from when i got it and swapped in the drivetrain and brakes from elreys black mk2.
12.3" TT front brakes
11" rear discs
clean inside, no cracks on dash
westy front with all tabs intact
new headlight bulbs
near new tires on 16" steelies
neuspeed springs on kyb struts
new wiper blades
all glass is good
grey interior in great shape
have uninstalled 1 piece seat belts
was daily driven with no issues
sunroof works perfect and no leaks
have spare minty headliner to swap in
mk4 steering wheel
r32 control arm bushings
no radio
some rust on left rear 1/4 panel and left side of trunk floor
right rear door is wavy(have a black replacement)
missing front grill emblem
console is out for mounting radio into(needs finished)
need spare minty door cards installed
all stuff for ac is removed(good heat though last time it was cold)
buy the car as it sits without the engine, trans, shiftbox, ecm for 1000. perfect for someone wanting to do a vr swap as all the stuff is there for hyro clutch and is ce2 for plug and play. all you would need is engine, trans, ecm wiring, shift box. already has 5 lug swap and big brakes.
may part out if enough stuff is asked about....let me know thanks!!
now looking for mk4 jetta goodies for possible trade