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Couple Gets Gets Prison Time for GM Trade Secrets TheftMargaret Cronin Fisk and Steve Raphael
A former General Motors Co. engineer's husband was sentenced to three years in prison for stealing hybrid technology trade secrets from the carmaker to help develop vehicles in China.
Yu Qin was accused of using the Detroit-based carmaker's data to seek business ventures or employment with its competitors, including China's Chery Automobile Co. His wife, Shanshan Du, was accused of copying GM's private information on the motor control of hybrids and providing documents to her husband. Du was given a year and a day in prison.
"This is an extremely serious case involving a serious crime," U.S. District Judge Marianne O. Battani said today at the sentencing hearing in federal court in Detroit. "It is a crime in which our whole community, our whole economic structure is a victim."
The judge also said Du must pay $12,800 in fines and face a year's probation after serving her prison term. Qin agreed to pay $25,000 as part of his sentence, prosecutors said in a statement.
Qin was convicted in November of three counts of trade secrets theft, three of wire fraud and one of obstruction of justice. Du was convicted on three trade-secret counts.
"This is all my fault," Qin said at the hearing. "I want to take full responsibility. I want to apologize to the court for all the trouble I caused."
$40 Million
The secrets at issue were worth more than $40 million to General Motors, prosecutors said in a presentencing memorandum. The U.S. asked Battani to sentence Qin and Du to as long as 10 years and a month in prison.
The defendants, who pleaded not guilty, said the information didn't consist of trade secrets, wasn't stolen and was useless for other companies. They sought probation.
The case is one of more than a dozen brought in the past three years by the U.S. Justice Department alleging defendants of Chinese ancestry or citizenship sought to take trade secrets from U.S.-based companies for use by the Chinese government or businesses. Qin and Du are both U.S. citizens.
In October, a former software engineer for Chicago-based CME Group Inc., the world's largest derivatives exchange, pleaded guilty to charges of downloading more than 10,000 files containing source code from his employer to support trading activities in an exchange in China.
In September in Newark, New Jersey, a native of China who worked for L-3 Communications Holdings Inc.'s space and navigation division was convicted of transporting stolen property and possession of trade secrets related to precision navigation devices. The defendant, who has appealed, was sentenced in March to five years and 10 months in prison.
Copied Material
The U.S. alleged that Du, an electrical engineer who worked at GM from 2000 to March 2005, sought assignment to the hybrid project to gain access to information about motor control.
The U.S. claimed that Du began providing GM documents to her husband for use in a company they had started, Millennium Technology International. Du copied material and Qin developed a plan to sell hybrid vehicle technology through a joint venture in China, the U.S. said.
The process accelerated after GM sought Du's resignation in late January 2005, according to the indictment. Prosecutors said at the beginning of the trial that 16,262 GM files were found on Du's computer.
"These were never trade secrets," Qin's lawyer, Frank Eaman, said in his closing argument in November. The material wasn't marked secret and, as proof that the documents weren't significant, he said, "they gave them to Ms. Du, a low-level engineer."
Home Computer
After Du left the company, the couple uploaded GM documents containing secret information onto a computer at their home, the U.S. claimed. In July or August 2005, Qin "communicated with others, by e-mail and in person, about collaboration on a new business venture which would provide hybrid vehicle technology to Chery," the U.S. said in court papers.
The U.S. also alleged that Qin destroyed evidence during the initial investigation. In May 2006, the U.S. said, the defendants discarded bags of shredded documents in a Dumpster behind a grocery store.
"GM suffered no actual loss as a result of the defendants' possessing the alleged GM 'trade secrets' pertaining to hybrid vehicle technology," Eaman said in court papers April 25 seeking probation for his client. "GM was not physically deprived of this technology."
Qin was involved only in what his lawyer termed "misguided attempts" to help his wife in her work with GM, Eaman wrote. "Mr. Qin and Ms. Du would discuss information related to her work, thereby Mr. Qin would gain access to GM information in order to provide Ms. Du with the assistance she needed."
The case is U.S. v. Qin, 10-cr-20454, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (Detroit).


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Open thread: Montana and South Dakota; Update: Hillary doesn't really want VP spot? Update: CNN, NBC say Obama clinches; Update: Hillary seeking meeting with Obama? Update: No decisions tonight, says Hillary
posted at 8:32 pm on June 3, 2008 by Allahpundit
Face it, you're sad. I'm sad too.
I compared her before to King Kong near the end. No need to hold the tears back. 'Twas Clenis killed the beast.
Update: Vote GOP, ladies!
Senator Clinton has earned great respect for her tenacity and courage. The media often overlooked how compassionately she spoke to the concerns and dreams of millions of Americans, and she deserves a lot more appreciation than she sometimes received. As the father of three daughters, I owe her a debt for inspiring millions of women to believe there is no opportunity in this great country beyond their reach. I am proud to call her my friend. Pundits and party elders have declared that Senator Obama will be my opponent. He will be a formidable o ne. But I'm ready for the challenge, and determined to run this race in a way that does credit to our campaign and to the proud, decent and patriotic people I ask to lead.
Update: Serious question re: the vice presidency. If she was interested in that, why didn't she press for it last month? Her leverage now is near zero, with some fundraisers already ready to abandon ship and others doubtless soon to follow after he's declared the presumptive nominee. All she can offer him at this point is the promise not to throw up roadblocks in his way to the convention after he's already begun the general campaign, but she's not going to do that anyway for fear of jeopardizing her goodwill in 2012 (or 2016). She's got no cards left to play. What now?
Update: Needless to say, expect something in the way of a victory speech from Obama tonight.
Update: Dude, McCain/Clinton. It's time. Especially if the alternative is McCain/Huckabee.
Update: A fait accompli: CNN and NBC finally join the AP in reporting that Barry O's clinched enough delegates to win the Democratic nomination. Congrats to Democrats for nominating the first major-party black candidate in American history.
Update: Will the big tete-a-tete come tomorrow?
Update: She's rocking on, at least until tomorrow. I wonder why.
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The No. 17-ranked University of Michigan water polo team (15-10, 2-2 CWPA West) will resume its CWPA Western Division slate against No. 14 rival Indiana (11-5, 3-0 CWPA West) on Saturday (March 29). The game is slated for a noon start at Canham Natatorium and will be the third meeting between the programs this season.
The Wolverines are 6-1 at Canham Natatorium this season after splitting a pair of games at the season-opening Michigan Kick-Off (Jan. 18) and sweeping the Wolverine Invitational (March 15-16). The Wolverines are 108-30-1 all-time at Canham, including an 8-4 record last season.
Michigan's 12-game winning streak is its longest since claiming 22 in a row late in the 2011 season.
Michigan/Indiana series has produced 19 one-goal games and one tie. Only 13 times has one side earned a victory with more than a two-goal margin over the pursuer. The Maize and Blue has won 12 of the last 16 meetings dating back to the 2007 season.
Junior Elizabeth Williams was named CWPA Western Division Player of the Week after posting five goals, an assist and three steals at the Wolverine Invitational. She posted a hat trick in the marquee game against Pacific, netting two goals late in the fourth quarter and another -- the game-winner -- in overtime. She assisted on U-M's other overtime goal. Williams also posted two goals in the tournament opener against Gannon.
Sophomore Presley Pender posted a career-best four goals vs. Siena at the Wolverine Invitational. She has posted multiple goals in nine of the last 12 games.
Pender also posted a team-leading six steals at the Wolverine Invitational to garner CWPA Western Division Defensive Player of the Week accolades for the first time in her career. She was previously named the division's Player of the Week after posting eight goals at the Harvard Invitational.
Senior Hathaway Moore returned to competition at the Cal Lutheran Invitational (Feb. 28-March 1) after missing 11 games with injury. She has scored 11 goals since her return, including hat tricks against Harvard and Siena.
Williams and freshmen Jamie Nolan and Kimberly Graziano all recorded their first hat tricks of the season at the Wolverine Invitational. Ten different Wolverine players own hat tricks this season, combining for 24 total efforts.
With a team-leading 37 goals on the season, senior Kelsey Nolan is already just two goals shy of her career best in the category (39, which she recorded as a sophomore in 2012). A two-time All-CWPA Western Division selection, Nolan has ranked among U-M's leading scorers in each of her collegiate seasons. She boasts 124 goals in her collegiate career.
Nolan saw her 12-game scoring streak halted in the Wolverine Invitational opener against Gannon. She scored four goals over the weekend, including her team-leading sixth hat trick in the finale against Fresno Pacific. Nolan has scored at least one goal in all but five games this season.
Nolan played two minutes in goal in the third quarter vs. Notre Dame College, registering two saves without allowing a goal.
Pender boasts a team-leading 31 assists this season, averaging 1.24 assists per game. Pender also led Michigan last season with 35 -- the third best assist tally for a U-M rookie in program history. Michigan's season assist record is 50, set by Alison Mantel in 2010.
Junior Danielle Robinson ranks second on the team with a career-best 23 assists -- already more than triple her season total last year (7). With eight goals, Robinson is has also surpassed her tally from a season ago (7).
Four Michigan players have averaged more than a goal per game this season. Senior Kelsey Nolan leads the Wolverines with 37 tallies, while sophomore Presley Pender owns 34, sophomore Ali Thomason has 28 and freshman Allison Skaggs has 26. All three Wolverines have appeared in all 25 games this season.
All seven freshmen field players have registered their first collegiate goals this season. Allison Skaggs headlines the group with 26 goals, while Jamie Nolan, Heidi Moreland, Brittany Kirwan, Kaitlyn Cozens, Allison Larko and Kimberly Graziano also own at least one tally. While still missing a goal, goalkeeper Emily Browning boasts 13 assists.
All three Michigan goalkeepers earned playing time and contributed to U-M's perfect record at the Wolverine Invitational. The trio combined for 58 total saves, a .734 save percentage and a 4.05 goals-against average.
Freshman Emily Browning posted a career-best 12 saves against Pacific. It was the first double-digit effort of her collegiate career.
Twelve of Michigan's 25 games this season have been against top-20 opposition, including 11 of their first 14 games. U-M has faced the No. 3, No. 6, No. 4, No. 8, No. 9, No. 12, No. 15 (twice), No. 16, No. 17 and No. 20 (twice) nationally ranked teams.
Michigan owns a 2-1 record in overtime games this season, most recently earning a 7-6 victory over Pacific at the Wolverine Invitational (March 15-16).
Indiana -- The Hoosiers carry an 11-5 record into the weekend and own a perfect 3-0 mark in CWPA Western Division competition. Indiana has lost each of its last three contests, including back-to-back games against USC (15-5, March 21) and Hawaii (9-5, March 22) last weekend in Honolulu, Hawaii. Michigan owns a lopsided 33-12-1 advantage in the all-time series against rival Indiana but has dropped the two most recent meetings -- a 10-5 decision at the season-opening Michigan Kick-Off (Jan. 18) and a 12-5 decision at Indiana (Feb. 22). U-M claimed two of three meetings last season, including a 6-5 decision in the Eastern semifinals.
Michigan swept through its Wolverine Invitational competition two weeks ago (March 15-16), earning wins over Gannon (16-10), Notre Dame College (14-2), Pacific (7-6 OT), Siena (14-6) and Fresno Pacific (13-2) to extend its win streak to 12 straight games. The Wolverines outscored its tournament opposition, 61-21. Sophomore Presley Pender led the U-M squad with eight goals. [ Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 ]
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[INFO] Proper Seating of PS4 Hard Drive[ Edited ]
Hey all. We've noticed users mentioning issues with the PS4 including possible HDD issues. Some have reported not having the PlayStation screw attached to the hard drive cage. A safe self-troubleshooting step to possibly resolve some issues is to confirm the hard drive is securely and firmly installed into the PS4.
NOTE: Opening the top area of the PS4 explained below will NOT void your warranty.
To do this you can remove the top area of PS4 pictured here and follow these steps:
- Make sure the PS4 it turned completely off. When the power indicator is off, the system is completely off. If the power indicator is lit up in orange, the system is in standby mode. Exit standby mode.
- Unplug the AC power cord, and then disconnect the other cables from the system.
- For safety reasons, remove the plug for AC power cord from the electrical outlet, and then detach the other cables.
- Slide the HDD bay cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it.
After opening the top of the PS4 check and make sure the hard drive is firmly and securely installed into the PS4. If it is loose this may be causing some issues with the PS4.
In addition you should see a PlayStation screw pictured here. It will have the 4 PlayStation button symbols on it, X, Circle, Triangle, and Square:
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I did contact support and was told I could not have a new screw even if I wanted to buy it. What if I simply lost the screw changing the hdd . You mean I cant even buy a replacement part even if its Sonys fault?
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I did contact support and was told I could not have a new screw even if I wanted to buy it. What if I simply lost the screw changing the hdd . You mean I cant even buy a replacement part even if its Sonys fault?
Hi ambient_enigma,
We saw your earlier forum thread and we're looking into it. Thanks!
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The screw doesn't look like it's magic. Just use a screw of the same size/thread and enjoy the PS4 while you wait for Sony to get back to you.
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I strongly agree you should be carful when installing your new Hard Drive, make sure you have the larger of the two updates from the Playstation site the 900 size download not the 300 the 900 is for a brand new Hard Drive. I went with a Seagate 1TB HD and at first it would not work I then realized the thumbdrive was a tiny bit to fat so put it on a different thumbdrive and at the same time I took the cover back off took the new HD out again and gently and firmly lined it up and made sure it slid back in perfectly. After this I went back to the SafeMode menu and started over I got a message saying their was an error so i used the restart option which rebooted the system and that is when it took the USB info and sucked it into the PS4 after it finished loading to 100% the system restarted and bam it worked, so happy.
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i dont see a 900 one? u got a link?
I'm assuming (I know) you mean the update? It's right on this site at the bottom of this page. Here ya' go.
That's the one to use if you upgraded the HDD.
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i had this problem. system would not boot in any fashion. got the message:
it did turn out the hard drive wasnt pushed all the way in and te "playstation" screw that holds it there as missing. pushed it in and used another screw i had and now it works. Thank god for this guys site below as its the only one that pops up when you google that error number.
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It's been a long time since I've done Simplefit, I'm coming back for more! Time to restart this rig!
The past few months I have signed up for a gym membership (Planet Fitness, such a cheap deal) and have been going semi-regularly, but I want to get back into the bodyweight stuff with the intention of getting to Crossfit Level and looking like those guys from 300. I love the entire Crossfit philosophy.
I've decided to start at L3D1 again, results: 22 rounds (full dead hang pullups and nice slow form on everything with 1 minute rests in between every 5 rounds - so that's 4 minutes of resting)
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Be able to bench my own body weight
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But, you see, it's just that I've been so busy hating Christmas and going to the gym and getting really into nail polish and ragging on Pinterest-types and lusting over Lumineers and OMG IT WAS A WHITE CHRISTMAS IN TEXAS...
...and planning a last-minute solo trip to NBNY to see my friends and their babies and, most recently, announcing a cold on Instagram and shopping on Amazon for things like Spanx Leggings and...these boots.
(I don't know what's happening to me.)
Whatever this funk is, I'm sure it will pass once the New Year has come and gone. Or once I finally get the Body Pump instructor at the Y to smile at me. Or once I stop obsessing over all-things-essie. Or once I get these Spanx leggings.
But, seriously, won't they look so hot with those boots?!
Maybe when I get back from NY. (Did I mention I'm visiting my Favorite Therapist while I'm there? Heh.)
In the meantime, be sure to find me at MamaPop, where things like deadlines and memes and Lindsay Lohan and Robsten and The Royal Baby keep me inspired to write.
Also: here's a picture of me on my first day of middle school.
And also: here's this video, which I just discovered today and is my new favorite thing ever.
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ROCKY MOUNT - The northboud lanes of Interstate 95 in North Carolina were closed into Thursday morning following a fiery crash involving three tractor-trailer and three other vehicles.
The wreck occurred around 10 p.m. Wednesday night inside the Rocky Mount city limits at mile marker 137. Spokeswoman Tameka Kenan-Norman said a tractor-trailer carrying used cooking oil caught fire. Kenan-Norman said the fire was extinguished by 11 p.m.
Kenan-Norman said at least two people were injured with one of them transported to the UNC Burn Center in Chapel Hill. That person later died of injuries sustained in that wreck.
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So those of you who keep tabs on my Youtube channel may have noticed I uploaded some video of Donkey Kong Jungle Beat over the weekend - the Gamecube version. It's in my top ten favorite games of all time; the physical sensation of hitting the drums combined with the flow and rhythm of the game - both musically and interactively - really appeals to me in a big way. Whenever I play Jungle Beat, it instantly puts me in to a good mood.
No surprise: When I uploaded my videos, a smattering of other Jungle Beat videos appeared in the Related Videos section, and I got my first taste of the Wii version of Donkey Kong Jungle Beat.
What the hell did they do this game? Donkey Kong has lives, now? He has a health meter? Jungle Beat is a high-score-focused game; taking damage in the Gamecube Version would simply subtract from your overall score. Sure, it meant you basically never died, but it was never a game where you needed to worry about dying; it was a game where you were trying to maximize your score and maintain a rhythm. Enemies were never an obstacle you had to worry about with regards to how much health you had; they served instead as ways to bolster your score if you were doing well enough.
Of course, with the health and 1ups comes a slew of other changes: the levels are almost completely different, with tons of new obstacles and enemies. A considerable amount of the graphics were changed (some to make it look more like Donkey Kong Country). The biggest change of all seems to be the controls. If I'm not mistaken, the bongo-style controls have been removed in favor of something that steers more like a traditional platformer with the occasional bit of Wii Waggle thrown in for specific actions.
It looks like they ruined the Wii version. Apparently, even if you own the DK Bongos, you can't use them on the Wii version. What kind of joke is that? The game was developed for the Bongos, and the Wii has Gamecube Controller ports. "New Play Control" Jungle Beat looks less like a motion-control-enabled port and more like an entirely different game - changed so dramatically that it barely resembles the original version of the game. And I love the original game to death - so obviously, every change they've made for the Wii version does not really make sense, to me. The game didn't need any of this stuff and I'd say it actually detracts from the stuff I enjoy most about Jungle Beat.
Also, while I'm here, I may as well slip in and say that a prototype version of my new website is live, for those of you who care. It is EXTREMELY early, but if you want to keep up with everything I post on the internet, it's a good way to do that. I'll change the URL eventually, but I'll probably make a post here if I do that.


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Has anyone installed a bbq smoker on a concession trailer?
Junior Burger
2013/08/08 14:46:17
We are in the process of having a Southern Yankee 6' smoker built. We wanted to also get a Southern Yankee concession trailer to put the smoker on, but they no longer produce concession trailers. So, we have been looking for a concession trailer vendor who is willing to take our southern yankee smoker and install/weld it onto their concession trailer. We have found a number of concession trailer vendors, but none have been willing to install the smoker on their trailer.
We are even willing to try to pay a third party who is willing & able to take the trailer and the smoker and merge them together so-to-speak, but I'm extremely concerned that once the trailer is already built, adding the smoker to the trailer would be even more difficult (though, I am not ready to believe that it's impossible). I should also note that this smoker is 1700 lbs, so it's not exactly an easy 'slide it onto the trailer and be done' type of job.
If anyone has any ideas or has done this PLEASE contact us asap! We need help because our smoker is two weeks away from being complete, and the concession trailer vendor we thought we were using has just informed us that they won't do the welding of the smoker to the trailer!!!
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2013/08/09 07:30:31
Welding the smoker to the trailer is not an easy task. Yes as you mentioned smokers are heavy and awkward to handle, but more importantly you have to balance the load on the trailer or it'll never pull correctly. And if not in the right location on the trailer it'll be a pain in the butt to work. You just can't dump 1700 lbs on the back or front of a trailer. When I load firewood on my Klose stick burner if not loaded correctly it's all over the road. When loaded correctly you never know it's behind the truck and it weighs a ton. You really need to get someone that knows what they are doing or you'll waste a ton of time and money in your efforts.
I'd spend a lot of time doing searches online trying to find someone that is building units like you want and then send them good pictures, measurements, and the weight figures, then get a quote.
Finally go visit them and look at their workmanship, before you say yes to anything. Get everything in writing and keep in mind what your asking for is just like someone building a house, they will build it get paid and be done. Only this house gets pulled down the road. If your happy when it's done great but your stuck with the finished product for years.
Good luck.
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2013/08/09 12:14:58
Doc has great advise here. I've seen a few "trucks" with smokers/big BBQ pits attached and they were pretty neat looking...I would say the best way to start is building the trailer around the smoker so you can balance things properly from the beginning. Would welding it be necessary? Could it be properly bolted? Might make it easier to find someone to do the work if it wasn't so involved...and then if things needed to be moved at any point it would be that much easier.
One of the trucks I saw with attached smoker/bbq had an addition added to the rear of a step van. Absolutely the worst idea as it completely messes up the geometry but I think the concept, if done well, might be something to look into. They basically added a solid floor extension and then had the walls all made from expanded metal (and of course steel or aluminum supports). The chimney/smoke stack was allowed to vent through the rough but I would think a small electric fan would be preferable-and more like a hood type application so it wouldn't completely engulf the trailer with smoke when opening the door. I think if you had a sizeable hood that covered the smoker with plenty of CFM pulling the smoke out you'd be just fine. I would just stay away from pulling the smoke from the smoker itself-would kind of defeat the purpose. Thats why I think a hood would work well as it would expell whatever smoke was in the trailer vs what was in the actual unit.
Hopefully that makes sense...good luck!
Re:Has anyone installed a bbq smoker on a concession trailer?
2013/08/09 12:18:55
After looking at the smoker on their website perhaps you could follow the idea above with expanded metal walls in the back half of a trailer, solid roof with built in fans (no hood) and try to center the smoker over the axle. The rest of the equipement or whatever you needed could be put around the trailer to balance the weight and that might work out well enough. I think an open format with the expanded metal would be best for air flow and would still keep creatures, etc. out...
Re:Has anyone installed a bbq smoker on a concession trailer?
2013/08/09 21:00:25
most pro trailer builders can build a trailer with what is called a porch and mount your smoker. but you just about have to have the smoker or ready to have it shipped to them.when you order the trailer you have to tell them about the smoker because the axles will need to be installed farther back due to the weight of the smoker.look on eBay and you'll see BBQ concession trailers from companies that build the type you want.
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Re:Has anyone installed a bbq smoker on a concession trailer?
2013/08/09 21:24:37
Here's a site that has a lot of info on it for people building smokers, but some threads also have trailer builds. You may want to ask on this board if anyone can help:
Another site would be:
It would have been better to find the trailer builder, then do a layout with him, then buy the smoker based on his input.
Re:Has anyone installed a bbq smoker on a concession trailer?
2013/08/10 02:47:23
Have you considered buying or DIYing a Food Truck and pulling a trailer with the smoker on it behind the Food Truck? A smoker on its own trailer would be easier to balance out for weight distribution.
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Re:Has anyone installed a bbq smoker on a concession trailer?
2013/08/10 23:02:06
I'm a member of the smoke ring,and many on there have done what you want to do.ask and you'll get many answers to help you.
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Junior Burger
Re:Has anyone installed a bbq smoker on a concession trailer?
2013/08/12 22:16:47
Yes, this is exactly what we did. We thought we found a trailer vendor who was going to be able to not only build the concession trailer, but to allow us to have the completed smoker shipped directly to them so they could build around the smoker. Unfortunately, something must have gone wrong with the communication because now they say the manufacturing plant stopped making these arrangements because they had too many issues with other bbq smoker vendors who didn't get the smoker to them in a timely manner or when the smoker arrived they had too much trouble with trying to install the smoker. So, now we're back at square one looking for a trailer manufacturer who has done this in the past and is willing to do it again - the other obstacle is that we're in Western Michigan and there aren't any concession trailer manufacturers in our area. (there are lots of trailer manufacturers, but none who specialize in concession trailers - they all subcontract their concession trailers to out of state manufacturers. Several of them have wanted to give it a shot, but we really need someone with actual experience to get this done). So we've been trying to find a manufacturer that is at least within a good distance from us so that we could easily travel there to see their work and visit the build as it comes along.
Junior Burger
Re:Has anyone installed a bbq smoker on a concession trailer?
2013/08/12 22:21:00
The type of concession trailer we would like to 'attach' the smoker to is the type with a porch on the back. So, we would have a 8.5 x 22 trailer that has a 14' enclosed kitchen and an 8' porch for the smoker. We know exactly what we want and have drawings and layouts, but the problem has been in finding a well-qualified concession trailer vendor who is willing (and able) to receive the smoker and install it mid-production on the trailer.
Junior Burger
Re:Has anyone installed a bbq smoker on a concession trailer?
2013/08/12 22:26:02
When we first started this process, we did see the exact concession trailer we would like on eBay, but the manufacturer is nowhere near us (appx. 20 hours away) - so it would be a total site unseen process, which worries me. However, we are seriously contemplating moving down this route because trying to do this locally is becoming a logistical nightmare/impossibility.
Maybe we should go into the Midwest BBQ Concession Trailer business...seems to be a business opportunity...lol.
Junior Burger
Re:Has anyone installed a bbq smoker on a concession trailer?
2013/08/12 22:29:20
We have a 'bbq mentor' in the local area who has a mobile concession trailer. We talked to him about the pros and cons of having a trailer vs. a food truck and he (and several others) have advised against getting a food truck because they have seen many times where if there are troubles with the truck, the business is shut down...but if you have a trailer, if there are vehicle problems, we just borrow a truck from a friend who has a truck that can handle the weight. So, we have not pursued a food truck option at all.
Junior Burger
Re:Has anyone installed a bbq smoker on a concession trailer?
2013/08/12 22:43:06
Thanks alot - I had a link to those sites a while back, but had lost them along the way. Looks like there is some great information - I think we're getting closer!
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(SALMON, ID) – A group of environmentalists are asking a federal judge to put a halt to a wolf hunting competition in Salmon. The organization known as "Wild Earth Guardians" is claiming that the U.S. Forest Service ignored the requirement that the derby's organizers purchase a special-use permit. The event, which is scheduled for this weekend, is expected to draw up to 300 hunters. All participants will still be required to buy wolf tags and follow all state hunting laws. Organizers are offering winning participants up to $2,000 in cash and other prizes.
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Honduras is one of the most underdeveloped countries in Central America. Its government is undertaking the privatization of everything from water to the education system, and it is home to a system prone to human rights violations, where sweatshops abound and gang warfare prompts extensive police violence. In order to deal with these problems, the Honduran people have formed numerous indigenous, campesino, civil rights, and environmental grassroots movements.
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Asserting that the party discipline was non-negotiable, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president Capt Amarinder Singh on Sunday said that indiscipline of any kind was unacceptable and cannot be tolerated at any cost, and the party high command had been briefed and updated about everything related to the Moga elections and its aftermath.
Referring to the false claims made by two party MLAs Brahm Mohindra and Randeep Nabha, Capt Amarinder stated that they, besides some other leaders, had been simply asked to explain their absence from the campaigning.
"Instead of explaining their absence they diverted and digressed from the matter and went to the press raising irrelevant issues", he pointed out.
Setting the record straight, the PPCC president said, Mohindra came to Moga only once only to excuse himself from the party duty for the reasons best known to him.
"If he marked a token presence somewhere on the way does not mean that he participated in the campaign", he said, while pointing out, "he (Mohindra) never went to any of the wards allocated to him".
Besides, Capt Amarinder also made it clear that the MLA was very much intimated about the area allocated to him in the meeting he attended, before the start of the campaign much against his claims that he was not informed.
"If he was not informed about the duties then how can he claim that I did not visit the polling booths 121, 122 and 123", he asked, while making it categorically clear that he visited all the 46 villages and all the 31 wards in the city.
Referring to his (Mohindra's) personal grievances against him that he did not campaign in his constituencies in 2007 and 2012, the PPCC president said, he campaigned for Mohindra on both the occasions like in any other constituency.
Moreover, he asked, "Is he trying to justify himself saying he had personal grievances against me and now was making it an excuse for not campaigning and working for the party?"
About Nabha, Capt Amarinder said, he claimed that he was suffering from high blood pressure but he never mentioned about the serious illness of his cousin.
"However, everybody was shocked and surprised that the man who was having high BP was caught in a brawl at Chandigarh Golf Course not only bringing a bad name to himself but to the party as well", he remarked, while disclosing that he had been playing golf for about 12 days during the campaign period.
Capt said, the matter had been brought to the notice of the Congress president Sonia Gandhi and the vice-president Rahul Gandhi.


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BeschreibungWhether you are an Excel neophyte, a sophisticate who knows the program inside out, or an intermediate-level plodder eager to hone your skills, Excel: The Missing Manual is sure to become your go-to resource for all things Excel. Covering all the features of Excel 2002 and 2003, the most recent versions for Windows, Excel: The Missing Manual is an easy-to-read, thorough and downright enjoyable guide to one of the world's most popular, (and annoyingly complicated!) computer programs.Never a candidate for "the most user-friendly of Microsoft programs," Excel demands study, practice and dedication to gain even a working knowledge of the basics. Excel 2003 is probably even tougher to use than any previous version of Excel. However, despite its fairly steep learning curve, this marvelously rich program enables users of every stripe to turn data into information using tools to analyze, communicate, and share knowledge. Excel can help you to collaborate effectively, and protect and control access to your work. Power users can take advantage of industry-standard Extensible Markup Language (XML) data to connect to business processes.To unleash the power of the program and mine the full potential of their database talents, users need an authorative and friendly resource. None is more authoritative or friendlier than Excel: The Missing Manual. Not only does the book provide exhaustive coverage of the basics, it provides numerous tips and tricks, as well as advanced data analysis, programming and Web interface knowledge that pros can adopt for their latest project. Neophytes will find everything they need to create professional spreadsheets and become confident users.Excel: The Missing Manual covers: worksheet basics, formulas and functions, organizing worksheets, charts and graphics, advanced data analysis, sharing data with the rest of the world, and programming.If you buy just one book about using Excel, this has GOT to be it. This book has all you need to help you excel at Excel.
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Staples is a large corporation that sells office supplies, furniture and overpriced computer hardware. Staples is characterized by its huge red buildings and how it kills off all the small supply stores in the area. Working for Staples is like getting your soul ripped out because everday you will probably want to kill yourself.
by Staples Employee June 12, 2005
A song that is frequently played at concerts by a band due to it's popularity.
by boredpersonnnn January 27, 2011
Cleveland Steamer Plush
The vengeful act of crapping on a lover's chest while they sleep.Buy the plush
an awful place to work. everyone hates it there and the managers are either too busy gossiping with other employees to do their job or are just so pissed off and angry that no one wants to approach them. Customers are constantly bitching about their sales not ringing up and god forbid there is actually a line because none of the techs will ever help ring out anyone. Word of advice: go to office depot
You work at staples? damn dude, that sucks
by mickey16561 April 05, 2011
giving someone a quickie when their parents aren't home but telling your parents you are going to staples
by Omar the Mexican August 30, 2005
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To have strong sexual intercourse with a female.
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by Cds February 18, 2003
givin someone a quickie while telling your parents your goin to staples (just hope you're not &#$@-blocked)
Turkey Road not Home Depot. I'm goin to staples
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Area Boys Golf: Georges leads Pequot to second
PARK RAPIDS — The Pequot Lakes Patriots finished one stroke behind first-place Bemidji in Friday's 21-team invitational at Park Rapids.
Alex Georges led the Patriots with 75, three strokes behind medalist Kobi Kraft of Bemidji. Nevin Greer shot 77 followed by 81s from Cole Bliss, Kevin Beltz and Bradley Boldt.
Cody Mager paced Pine River-Backus with an 84 and Wadena-Deer Creek was led by Jacob Goeden's 87.
Team scores: (21 teams) 1-Bemidji 313, 2-Pequot Lakes 314, 3-Moorhead 319, 4-Bagley 321, 5-Warroad 323, 15-Pine River-Backus 372, 18-Wadena-Deer Creek 387
Individual medalist: Kobi Kraft (Bem) 72
Pequot Lakes results: Alex Goerges 75, Nevin Greer 77, Cole Bliss 81, Kevin Beltz 81, Bradley Boldt 81, Nick Olmscheid 85
Pine River-Backus results: Cody Mager 84, Saul Sasse 92, Jordan Lightner 97, Austin Stockman 99, Tyler McAllister 106
Wadena-Deer Creek results: Jacob Goeden 87, Wesley Janson 97, Konner Stueve 99, Mitchell Swanson 104, Tony Reurink 111, Creedan Dunrud 122
Next: Pequot Lakes at Bemidji Invite 9 a.m. Monday; Pine River-Backus at Cuyuna Country Club in Deerwood 4:30 p.m. Monday; Wadena-Deer Creek at Ranger Invite at Deacon's Lodge 3 p.m. Wednesday.


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Reprise Theatre Co To Present Ben Vereen On Stage 9/8
Reprise Theatre Company presents Ben Vereen on stage in a rare evening of conversation and music. This unique evening is presented in Los Angeles by Reprise Theatre Company for one night only on Monday, September 8, 8pm, at UCLA's Freud Playhouse.
Ben Vereen will be joined by award-winning playwright and director Charles Randolph Wright ("Blue", "Cuttin' Up") who will sit down with him for a candid conversation about his extraordinary career. Mr. Vereen will also perform selections from his most memorable roles.
Following the conversation, the audience will get a chance to speak with Mr. Vereen in a special question and answer session. There will also be a special appearance by Levar Burton. Tickets go on sale August 2, 2008. For tickets, priced at $75 or $150 for premium seats, please call the UCLA Central Ticket Office at 310/825-2101 or visit www.reprise.org.
From his Tony Award-winning performance in "Pippin" to "I'm Not Rappaport," "Fosse "and "Wicked," Ben Vereen's Broadway performances are renowned. His versatility extends to television, with his Emmy Award-winning network specials and many guest appearances, and to film where his amazing performances range from "All That Jazz" to "Funny Lady" to "Idlewild" (with Outkast) and the upcoming "Mama, I Want To Sing." His concerts and lectures have taken him all over the world as well as his boundless humanitarian efforts.
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Wal-Mart CEO Knew of Mexico Bribery, Congressmen Say
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) Chief Executive Officer Mike Duke knew about allegations of bribery in the retailer's operations in Mexico in 2005, two U.S. Congressmen said.
Democratic Representatives Henry Waxman of California and Elijah Cummings of Maryland said today in a statement that documents obtained by their staffs show that Duke and senior Wal-Mart officials were informed about allegations of corruption regarding a store in Teotihuacan.
Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, is investigating allegations that executives in Mexico paid more than $24 million in bribes to speed the retailer's expansion there. The company also is the subject of a U.S. Justice Department criminal investigation, a person familiar with the probe has said.
The congressmen's letter contains no new information, Brooke Buchanan, a Wal-Mart spokeswoman, said in an e-mailed statement.
"This information has been part of the company's ongoing investigation of potential violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act for more than a year and has been the subject of two New York Times articles," she said.
Wal-Mart fell 0.3 percent to $68.36 at the close in New York. The shares gained 14 percent last year, compared with a 7.5 percent gain for the Standard & Poor's 500 Consumer Staples Index.
Wal-Mart E-Mails
The e-mails contradict the company's earlier statements that senior executives had no knowledge of the bribery allegations involving the Teotihuacan store, Cummings and Waxman said in a statement.
"It would be a serious matter if the CEO of one of our nation's largest companies failed to address allegations of a bribery scheme," Cummings and Waxman wrote in a letter to Duke dated today.
Maritza Munich, then general counsel of Wal-Mart International, e-mailed Duke and other senior Wal-Mart officials in November 2005 about specific bribes paid for permits and accelerated openings for stores in Teotihuacan and other locations, according to the correspondence released by the congressmen.
Wal-Mart hasn't disputed the authenticity of the documents.
`Wrong Impression'
Buchanan said in the statement that the letter from the congressmen "leaves the wrong impression that our public statements are contradicted by the information they released today." She said earlier statements denying knowledge of the accusations "focused on events in 2004" and not the e-mails in question.
"We are committed to having a strong and effective global anti-corruption program everywhere we operate and taking appropriate action for any instance of non-compliance," Buchanan, the Wal-Mart spokeswoman, said in the statement.
The congressmen also said in their letter that the e-mails "cast a new and unfavorable light on Wal-Mart's continued unwillingness to provide our investigators with access to Ms. Munich, who appears to be a key witness who would know about your knowledge of the Teotihuacan bribes."
Wal-Mart attorneys told the members in June that they were "working through a protocol" that would allow Munich to speak to government investigators, according to the letter. They have received no additional information since then, the letter says.
"This ongoing delay frustrates our investigation," Cummings and Waxman wrote.
The company is "exploring ways to make additional information available," Buchanan said.
"We have provided extensive documentation to the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the documents released today, as part of our ongoing cooperation with the appropriate law enforcement agencies on this matter," Buchanan said. "We want to provide Members of Congress with whatever appropriate information we can to help them and we have already provided committee staff with multiple briefings."
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TV pregame said it's just a day game after a night game rest for Jr.
Oh and pimping Sean back to hitting 3rd after the HR last ngiht.
TV pregame said it's just a day game after a night game rest for Jr.
Oh and pimping Sean back to hitting 3rd after the HR last ngiht.
Will trade this space for a #1 starter.
Griffey's on the block, that is the REAL reason why he isn't starting today, the "off day" is a good excuse no matter how the Reds try and spin it. Doubtfull anything gets done however.
I guess Narron is just giving Griffey a blow.
And this one belongs to the Reds!!!- Hall of Famer Marty Brennaman
Originally Posted by CincyRedsFan30
"My mission is to be the ray of hope, the guy who stands out there on that beautiful field and owns up to his mistakes and lets people know it's never completely hopeless, no matter how bad it seems at the time. I have a platform and a message, and now I go to bed at night, sober and happy, praying I can be a good messenger." -Josh Hamilton
Just ask Miley what Narron is doing today. He knows all about it.
And this one belongs to the Reds!!!- Hall of Famer Marty Brennaman
the Reds have another month to trade Griffey if that's what they're up to. there's no way he wouldn't pass through waivers.Originally Posted by Aronchis
I honestly think it's just a day off.
Get your nunchucks and the keys to your dad's car. I know where we can get a gun
Sure he is having a day off. But he is also on the block more so than the other players. As he will be through Augest, and as Casey,Aurilia,Merker and Weathers will be to.Originally Posted by pedro
Wonder what he'd do for BJ Szymanski?Originally Posted by CincyRedsFan30
Originally Posted by Falls City Beer
And this one belongs to the Reds!!!- Hall of Famer Marty Brennaman
I'm not so sure that Weathers and Mercker need to go anywhere.Originally Posted by Aronchis
They are signed for next year for reasonable amounts.
Assuming we want to improve our pitching next season, these guys have been our best relief pitchers all season.
I'd only move them for a pretty good prospect.
I'd rather see Olmedo over RA.
This just says to the other plays "Hey not happy? tell it to the media"
Go Gators!
Marlins acquire Villone
I agree with the Weathers and Mercker stance. I think the Reds may be in a pinch vis. the rule of diminishing returns with those guys. They could mean less to us in trade than their current contracts/production. Dunn falls into this category.Originally Posted by PuffyPig
But basically no one else does.
Buddy groome traded to Arizona.
I really expected the Rays and Bucs to unload players. They are really stupid if they don't
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It's Not Hillsong, but I Met With the Lord
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There are many things Lord, that you can not do in me when I am sitting safe in harbor. You and I have to go out on the water, journey together, and face the storms of life. It is in these times that the truth of your word seems to ignite and spread within me. The reality that you will do what you say and that your promises ring true for me, pour forth as we face the journey of life. I am safe not because the storm is over, or the seas are calm, I am safe because you are in control of me, the storm, and everyone involved. No part of it is out of your divine plan, no part of it is unnecessary. As we journey together I see You Lord for who you really are, not who I want you to be. Your character shines forth and I am able to see glimpses of You, instead of the vicious storm which surrounds me. You peel back layer after layer of Yourself and I am blessed to see that each new layer of You is what you long to see in me. The journey, the storm, they are your tools to bring glory, reliance on You, and trust in Your power which has promised to sustain me.
Lord, when you feel far away I have taken my eyes off of you and look only at the pain and turmoil of the storm which surrounds me. I call out to you again and again, not looking to know you more, but relief from the tragedy which has encompassed my heart. I see relief not in your abiding care, but instead in circumstances changing as I desire. It is then that Psalms 22:24 becomes clear, You have not hidden your face from me, you are listening and longing for me to put it all in perspective. Instead of calling out and shouting to this ceiling which seems to block me from you, allow that ceiling to become my foundation, my floor. I then can stand on the truth of who you are, rather than the challenge of reaching you.
I have been asked, what happens when my faith is ambushed? What is so valuable to me that it's loss could cause me to lose my grip on Christ? Lord, I pray the answer is nothing! Absolutely nothing can allow Satan to confuse me into thinking that circumstance, tragedy, and despair are worthy of turning my back on You and Your truth. In the midst of these attacks I am able to prove who I really am because I trust in You. Who you are does not change, your character can be trusted and will sustain me. So Satan asks me, will I worship a God who has allowed tragedy in my life? I shout back with everything in me, I WILL WORSHIP HIM EVEN MORE!
I have no doubt that the God of this amazing universe can be trusted with my life. I am eager to see what He is going to do with me, yet I am thrilled with all He is already doing. He has not allowed my husband to come back to me, but He has been my husband. He has not taken away the pain of losing the man I love, but He has shown me that in the pain comes lessons I could have never learned without them. He has not removed the thorn in my side, but with the piercing I am reminded of the goal. My goal is not in seeing Charlie come home, it is not in being an incredible wife to the man I love, it is looking like Christ in everything I do. Maybe then...I'll be a good wife, my husband can see Christ in me, and he can run to the precious arms of his Savior. More importantly though, maybe then my Lord will be glorified.
Today someone asked me, if I were on my death bed what would I say to my friends and family? My response...live life to the max, but live it for the Lord. Soak up every moment with Him and reach out to every person you can. Live in Christ, be Christ in everything you do, you will not be disappointed. You may not understand Him, but you will be satisfied. This is my prayer for me, this is my prayer for you.
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Threshold insert too wide
I just attempted to replace an old (1960) aluminum threshold's vinyl insert. Apparently, they're now made wider because it's way wider than the original, or too tall when installed, and sticks up where the edges should overlay flat on the threshold. Do I have to buy a whole new aluminum threshold (mine's in great shape, don't want to unnecessarily replace, or are there narrower ones?). The insert I bought fits M-B thresholds, and God knows what the threshold is that is in my house. I'd love any advice anyone can give. Thanks in advance!!
Narrow ones are still made. You might have to hunt them down. An old time hardware store may be your best bet.
thanks a bunch, will start looking, now that I know there's a chance!
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Best known as Wolfgang West from Outrageous Fortune, Kiwi actor Grant Bowler is over the moon with news he'll star in a unique upcoming TV series.
Speaking with the Herald on Sunday from his home overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Venice Beach, California, Bowler said Defiance would be a project unlike anything audiences had seen.
The series would merge TV and massive multiplayer online gaming for the first time. "It will become a conversation, so events in one place will inform events in the other."
Bowler said he was delighted he'd won the role of lead character Jeb this month. He said Jeb's traits reminded him of the tough, terse, tobacco-chewing cowboy Clint Eastwood played in The Outlaw Josey Wales.
Many other casting details of the series remained secret.
The Auckland-born actor had his big break in Aussie crime series Blue Heelers. He returned to New Zealand to play tough-guy Wolf West in Outrageous Fortune.
He crossed the Pacific and cemented his status as a regular TV star in America with appearances in True Blood and Ugly Betty.
All that travelling, he said, had consequences for his accent. "It wanders actually now. Most of the time, I narrate Border Security for Australia.
"I'll get pulled up by the actors for sounding like a Kiwi. Or I'll be in New Zealand working and get pulled up by someone saying I sound like an Aussie. Or I'll be here and get pulled up for either."
Bowler said he missed Robyn Malcolm and his other old mates from his time as Wolf West. He hoped to visit New Zealand at least once a year, though work commitments could prevent that.
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Pastor advises Bush, eyes the globe
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Rick Warren spreads the word to 3000 pastors from around the world at his Saddleback Church.
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After writing a bestseller and building a theme-park church, evangelist Rick Warren is looking overseas.
Travel on planes in the US and you will see people reading The Da Vinci Code. It's a big seller, no doubt about it.
The South Beach Diet is popular too, as are the Harry Potter books. All of these titles have been dwarfed, however, by sales of a book that is all but unknown in Australia.
It is called A Purpose Driven Life and has sold 20 million copies in the US - more than The Da Vinci Code and The South Beach Diet combined. It has been on The New York Times best-seller list for more than 100 weeks and, last month, it became the biggest selling hardback in US history.
The book was written by a Christian pastor, Rick Warren, who is far from the image of a blockbuster writer. He is big like a bear and wears Hawaiian shirts and shoes with no socks. He has lived in the same house for 24 years and drives an old Ford.
Yet Mr Warren has incredible reach: he has given advice to President George Bush (who has a dog-eared copy of Mr Warren's book, as do all members of his cabinet), and to Mel Gibson, who sought Mr Warren's endorsement when he was making the The Passion of the Christ - a film that took $US600 million ($777 million) at the box office. Last month, Time magazine named Mr Warren as the No. 1 evangelist in the US, a man with more Christian influence than any other.
What is Mr Warren saying that makes him stand out? The first line of his book is: "It's not about you."
That alone was startling to many Americans who had for years devoured books that assured them they were masters of their own destiny, capable of success and happiness if only they dug deep enough inside. Mr Warren's message is different. In his book, he says: "Self-help books often suggest that you try to discover the meaning and purpose of your life by looking within yourself." In his view, that is the wrong place to start.
"You must begin with God," Mr Warren says. He promises that if you read his book, one chapter every day for 40 days, you will get an answer to the fundamental human question: "What on Earth am I here for?" And more: in knowing the answer, you will "reduce your stress, focus your energy, simplify your decisions and give meaning to your life".
Mr Warren's message has resonated. His Saddleback Church, which he started with one other family in his private home, now has 22,000 baptised members, 400 paid staff, 5000 volunteers, and 1 million visitors a year. It covers nearly 50 hectares in Lake Forest, California, and was designed by the people who made one of Disney's theme parks. It has waterfalls, restaurants, even a child-care centre. There are tour buses in the car park, and soft drink machines in the halls.
Mr Warren has to give six sermons every weekend, just to satisfy demand. He preaches in a flash, new auditorium. But you don't have to watch him live: there are 10 different venues with mega-screens on the site, such as the "Elevation" tent with "Christian radio hits and cool lighting effects!" and "Ohana", an island-styled venue with hula dancers.
The atmosphere, even at 4pm on Saturday, was electric. Seats were filled, yet everybody seemed to know each other. There were handshakes all around. No one group dominated: there were African Americans, whites, Asians, men, women, old ladies in hats, and teenagers.
Given that the church is in Orange County, California, there were people who were poor - the area has a lot of itinerant workers and illegal immigrants from Mexico - and very rich, such as moguls from nearby Hollywood. Mr Warren is, of course, among the rich, as any person who has sold 20 million copies of a book would be.
He doesn't object to wealth, indeed, he encourages people to enjoy their money, but he says greed makes slaves of people. In 2003, he stopped taking his $US110,000 ($142,490) salary from Saddleback and refunded the salary the church had paid him over two decades. He also gives 90 per cent of everything he makes back to the church, which would explain its splendour. "I don't think God gave me this notoriety just to be an egotistical fat cat," he says.
Money is one thing, but Mr Warren cannot so easily dodge his fame and influence. He turned down an invitation to be on Oprah, saying: "Too many ministers start out as servants and end up as celebrities."
But there is no doubt he has political power. In a sermon before the last election, Mr Warren said: "As church leaders, we know our congregations are not allowed to endorse specific candidates. But for those of us who accept the Bible as God's word, I believe there are five issues that are non-negotiable.
"Here are the questions to ask when considering who to vote for in this election: what does each candidate believe about abortion and protecting the lives of unborn children; about using unborn babies for stem-cell harvesting; about homosexual marriage; about human cloning and euthanasia, the killing of the elderly and the invalids?" Mr Bush was opposed to all of them. His opponent, Democrat John Kerry, supported abortion and stem-cell research, and opposed a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage.
Evangelicals, who comprise 42 per cent of Americans, were delighted by Mr Warren's decision to wade into these debates, and Mr Warren was pleased with the poll outcome.
"The signs have all been there for at least two years that there is a cultural shift going on," he said. "Because the media is not in the churches, they don't see it. But this was not a political election in my view. It was a cultural election. I think a lot of people were concerned not about Iraq and the current issues. I think they were worried about where is the direction of the culture going in the next 40 years."
Evangelicals hope Mr Warren will continue to use his influence. There is no doubt Mr Bush owes a great deal to his Christian base. They voted for him because they wanted a Christian leader, preferably one who would not be afraid to make America a more conservative society. Mr Warren's influence will help. He has spoken of plans to create 40,000 churches across the US. These churches will be, he said, "for people who hate church".
He has his critics, of course. Robert Jenkins, of the online Christian journal Observations on God, has described him as a "huckster", saying: "We are now in the age of marketing executives posing as pastors. (His) church is not a house of worship but huge corporate enterprises offering self-help books for a price (and) cappuccino delights."
The web bristles with such sentiment, and with complaints from people who object to the Christian right's influence. The pressure sometimes gets to Mr Warren. A few years ago he collapsed in the middle of a sermon, and he suffers from occasional blackouts. He often takes breaks in the middle of a service to sit in his cool office and calm down. He stopped ministering for months when his wife, Kay, was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Like most believers, he has had doubts about his faith but, says, when it happens, he gets down and prays. And then he gets up again, to keep spreading the message. "I've got a target," he says. "It's called the globe."
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My name is Evelyn Gonzalez Collins and I contacted Stragic dream vacations to plan my Disney vacation in March. Attached is the confirmation and what was promised. In April I called the hotel to confirm reservation dates they were incorrect. I contacted Ken and Cassey again by email to advise reservation dates were wrong, he then contacted the hotel and called me back with 4 confirmation numbers I also purchased the remaining tickets for the parks I wanted to visit. I wanted universal tickets, wet and wild and Arabian Nights dinner he advised it was 688.00 dollars and sent me an email from PayPal to pay for those tickets. I sent an email to confirm that these tickets will be at the resort when I arrive he stated yes.
When I arrived to Westgate lakes Spa on May 25th 2013, I was told I did not have a reservation and I was supposed to be at Westgate villas I showed then the confirmation and still was told there was no room for me there and I needed to go to Westgate villas, I called the corporate number and advised them of the situation and I was transferred over to Ken and he was very rude. He stated that I should have called him and I stated I did but all of his phone numbers were disconnected. Then he told me I went to the wrong hotel. I advised him based on the confirmation paperwork I went to the right hotel he continued to say I went to the wrong place.
So then I arrived at Westgate villas and it takes me 4 hours to check in, the resort didn't have the vouchers and then I got two one bedroom standards when I was supposed to get a two bedroom with a lock off. My children and I were on two separate floors in two separate rooms then I had to check back in on May 28th because they had me checking out on May 28th when I spoke to Ken and Cassy I told them may 25th to June 3rd they stated that it was fine. When I was there they stated they were not allowed to do that. So that is why they had four confirmation numbers. I also wanted the tickets that I purchased through Ken 263.00 deposit was given to him then 688.00 then 748.00 through PayPal. As per confirmation received the 263.00 should have been applied to the tickets. For the time share presentation I was supposed to get 4 day tom Disney plus 1 minor and sea world tickets that all changed when I did the timeshare presentation when I went to gifting it was universal and that is why I had to make an additional payment to ken of 744.68. The attached receipts for universal show that I did not get a 263.00 Credit. The clerk Rebecca Cantrell stated she could not apply the 263.00 credit because it does not reflect that I paid 263.00 I provided the receipts and confirmation she then called the broker ken and he was even rude to her. The additional tickets were not at the hotel. I called Ken and asked him about the tickets he told me I needed to wait until he arrived back from South Carolina to get the tickets.
I lost 3 days of my vacation. I did everything I was supposed to do. I went and did the time share presentation; I provided payments through PayPal in advance so I can have my tickets in advance. Who waits for something they paid for? My time on my vacation is valuable. I can't wait on someone else to give me something I purchased in advance and was told that it will be here waiting for me. I advised Ken of this and you know what he said's well if you can't wait you can purchase the tickets there and I reimburse you. He kept telling me he lives in a 2 million dollar house and he had over 100 check in's and that I wasn't the only family in existence, If he can't handle his check in's he shouldn't do as many. He completely did not care. I can only imagine how many other people he disappointed. This is a man who states he worked for Westgate for 16 years. He states he represents you. When I was doing my timeshare representation Leo my salesperson Dante the sales manager and Wayne even tried to get my tickets and ken stated to them it will be at the hotel on Monday when he returns from South Carolina when Monday came I called ken at 8 in morning and asked him when he was going to deliver the tickets he stated at 11 am. I called him back at 11am I asked him where he was he stated it was not going to be him, it was going to be someone who works for him and he didn't know when that person was going to arrive. He wanted me to waste another day waiting on him. A vacation is supposed to run smoothly especially if was planned in advance.
This was my first vacation in and it was the worst the hotel didn't help me; the corporate office didn't help me they kept transferring me over to Ken who was the rudest person I have ever met. He arranged a pirate's dinner for free I paid 112.00 for Arabian nights dinner when I arrived at the dinner I had to pay 38.00 dollars he states because it was free he would refund me the 38.00. plus what I paid for Arabian nights. Then when I called regarding my refund he states he is only refunded me the 38.00 dollars still have yet to see the refund, don't say it's free and then take out of the ticket purchase for the dinner I really wanted to go to. I will never do business with ya'll again. Attached you will see all the emails confirming the tickets should have been at the hotel. Email confirmation and the invite number for my timeshare presentation. I am actually going to try to take legal action this experience was awful and I couldn't really enjoy my vacation because I had to use all my money to re purchase tickets that I already purchased you as the hotel should have taken care of me. I should have not had to re purchase and then I had to leave a day early because Ken didn't send over the voucher again. The hotel should have gotten the money directly from him and gave me the tickets. So instead of leaving on June 3rd I left on June 2nd 2013….I didn't want credits all I wanted was what I paid for. I would like to get my full refund. Please contact me immediately to confirm receipt of fax.
People please note they make you pay through paypal because it is not a physical item, paypal does not not dispute that.
Thanks Evelyn G C
Daytime number: 678-421-7423
Evening: 404-987-3118
Brokers name Ken and Casey Bossely
Sent to: 407-248-5609
Cc: 877-233-8011 and 855-499-3958
Attached documents:
Emails between myself and broker.
Receipts from Pay Pal
Receipts of re purchased tickets.
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by MillipedeI watched in the oncoming month as my husband's church world came apart. Everything carried a taint of the break; sermons where a new point of view was explained, the fellowship afterwards that was a shadow of its former self. I watched as my husband hung back while our pastor conversed with the other families, the passing hours no longer found found my husband in a tight circle of men fervently talking theology. With the spell of close friendship broken, my husband started leaving early, sometimes within the hour after service.I felt sorry for him, it's sad to see someone's dream crash about them. On the other hand.....I couldn't wait to get out the door. Years of … [Read more...]
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Safety at LLYC
LLYC takes very seriously the responsibility to provide a high level of care for your child. With safety as a first priority, we have made extensive efforts to reduce the risks inherent in outdoor activities.
Grounds and Facilities Safety
Laity Lodge Youth Camp is licensed and inspected each summer by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS), and we are graded on every critical aspect of camp facilities including kitchen facilities and food preparation, clinic facilities and administration of health care, cabin standards and ratios between campers and counselors, waterfront safety and life-guarding procedures, adventure-recreation elements and rifle-range safety, and an audit of our staff -application process, our Sexual Abuse and Awareness Training program, and our criminal background checks. We are pleased to report our recent TDSHS inspections scores have been perfect with no deficiencies.
Safety is a priority we commit ourselves to daily. We have a Maintenance Team that oversees the safety of our camp facilities and grounds.
Historically, rains in excess of five inches in a few hours can cause flooding. We have a robust flood response in place.
Staff Hiring Safety
Because we are a faith-based camp, we have the ability to ask personal questions in both applications and interviews that could never be asked in a secular job application including questions about their faith story and church involvement. The majority of our referrals for new hires come from our existing staff, and we are pleased to say we have a very high staff retention rate from year to year that averages 55 percent. Each summer, half of our staff already have performed at such a level of excellence that we hire them back. We do not recruit international staff or use the internet to attract staff. All staff are required to submit two references, and, in addition, we ask each staff applicant to "friend" us so we can audit their social media and determine if there are any caution flags that do not arise in an interview.
LLYC requires thorough background checks on all staff. We run criminal background checks on all levels of staff and volunteers at camp for both in-state and out-of-state hires. All staff are required to complete an online course prior to arriving at camp that teaches and tests each person on the facts about sexual abuse and awareness. During our Staff Training Week, which is mandatory for all staff, we use a state-approved consultant and professional counselor to evaluate our staff, to make sure they understand the rules of conduct with campers, and to assist them with any personal issues they may have experienced as a child related to any form of abuse. During our training, we teach standards for community living and articulate and demonstrate appropriate behavior when working at camp and building relationships with campers.
Medical Safety
Because we are 60 minutes from the nearest hospital, it is imperative that we have excellent standards of health care in the Canyon. For many years, we have been blessed with a rotating staff of doctors, most of whom have expertise in either emergency care or pediatrics. Our doctors serve for a week at a time on-site and are available to both Singing Hills and Echo Valley clinics 24 hours a day. We also have an RN at each camp and a health-care assistant who serves both the doctors and nurses. We have local EMS support from Leakey, which is 12 miles from camp, as well as the ability to call in air transport if a serious injury occurs in camp.
Emotional Safety
Being a relational ministry, we want campers to be genuinely loved and accepted, and to be heard regardless of circumstances they are walking through. We want them to be themselves and not fear judgment or embarrassment from being who they really are and want to be. Our Staff Training teaches staff how to recognize and respond to bullying in the camp setting.
Transportation Safety
We use vehicles to transport campers to activities outside the immediate boundaries of Singing Hills or Echo Valley. All passengers are required to be seated in the bed of a truck with the tailgate up, and the speed limit in the river is 10 mph.


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初八啟市! Powerful wishing you a happy, wealthy, healthy year of Monkey!
May 12, 2014
By joining Asian Securitex during 7-9 May 2014 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Powerful unveils public the new WiseNetIII DSP chipset, which has been developed by Samsung Techwin recently.
January 01, 2014
Powerful Industrial Limited today announces the launch of Samsung Large Format Display (LFD) Solutions.
May 24, 2013
This year's Global Gaming Expo Asia held at CotaiExpo in The Venetian Macao, has nearly 20 percent more net floor space than the 2012 event says one of the co-organizers.
April 29, 2013
Our General Manager, Mr Kevin Cheng was honored to be invited by HKIE to be the speaker on latest CCTV technologies on 26 April 2013.
January 04, 2013
Mr Kevin Cheng, our General Manager, was honored to be invited by the Crime Prevention Bureau (CPB) of the Hong Kong Police Force to be one of speakers in seminar for Prevention of Burglary & Advance Security Devices Introduction on 3 January,
May 04, 2012
We are honored to be awarded as a Caring Company 2009/12 for three consecutive years for our support to the Caring Company Scheme issued by Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) yesterday.
April 23, 2012
19-21 April, 2012 – Samsung organized an annual CCTV Distributor Conference at Hong Kong. Powerful is honored to be the event holder with Samsung. Nearly 100 Sole Distributors coming from South Africa, Middle East and Asia Pacific together with all Powerful staff attended the all-day conference held at Holiday Inn Golden Miles Hong Kong on 20 April.


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