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Stanford grad Ali Riley was one of 20 players named to the New Zealand women's national soccer team that will compete in an International Friendly against the United States on Sunday at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. Match time is 3:30 p.m.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, October 24, 2013, 8:40 AM
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Taking on the mighty US Women's National Soccer team is always a big challenge. But a year ago NZ were leading in the 87th minute only to lose at the death. In their last three games NZ have tied #3 Japan 1-1, beaten #4 Brazil 1-0 and beaten #16 China 4-0.


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This is a recipe from my first book, 4 Ingredients, published in March 2007. Since then, my guess is that I have made over 2000 of these cookies - they are good!
Peanut butter cookies
Makes 20
• 1 egg
• 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1. Preheat oven to 180C. Line two baking trays with baking paper.
2. In a bowl, mix together all ingredients. Using a tablespoon, roll into balls then place on the baking tray. Slightly flatten with fork tines.
3. Bake until a thin crust forms on the cookie, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

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Alongside Canon's announcement of its latest entry-level DSLR camera is news about two new EF lenses that are designed specifically to take advantage of the T4i's new shooting functions
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To the Editors:
There is an error, involving controversial figures in our culture, arising from changes made to my piece in your April issue—"Clive James's Singing Ceremonies"—after I approved final galleys. I originally wrote, and approved for printing, the following sentence:
As Norman Moonbase I figure, along with Kingsley Amis (Kingsley Kong) and—from the North—Philip Larkin (Philip Lawks), in his 1976 mock epic Peregrine Prykke's Pilgrimage Through the London Literary World.
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As Norman "Moonbase" Mailer I figure, along with Kingsley Amis (Kingsley Kong) and—from the North—Philip Larkin (Philip Lawks), in his 1976 mock epic Peregrine Prykke's Pilgrimage Through the London Literary World.
The change makes nonsense of the original sentence. Norman Moonbase is not Norman Mailer. Mailer, who was politically very left wing (much opposed to the Vietnam War and one of the sponsors of Fair Play for Cuba Committee), is mentioned only once in the Prykiad: when Peregrine is told by WEE GEORGIE WIDE (George Weidenfeld), "You got a style on you like Norman Mailer." Oddly enough, Peter Stothard also assumed—in his July 2010 Times Literary Supplement piece "Peregrine Prykke Revisiting"—that Norman Moonbase was Mailer.
A "Guide to the Characters of the London Literary World" prefaces the poem both in the 1976 edition and in James's collection The Book of My Enemy; the description "KINGSLEY KONG and NORMAN MOONBASE, two grand old S.F. buffs of the Right" makes a nod to the Spectrum science fiction anthologies Amis and I edited in the 1960s. Some of the action in my 1956 science fiction novel (A World of Difference) takes place in a station on the Moon. And in the poem itself, we find lines describing Prykke's introduction to "This coven of Cold Warriors and Hawks":
He got on first-name terms with Kingsley Kong,
While Norman Moonbase taught him a rude song
About how Tony Godspell was a gremlin
Assigned to ruin Penguins by the Kremlin.
In no time these Right-Wingers
Were known to Perry Prykke as 'Norm' and 'Kingers.'
Green Berets briefed to win with utmost urgency
His heart and mind and counter his insurgency,
They dived right in and did not dilly-dally:
Would Prykke attend a Bertorelli Rally?
A few pages along (in the 1976 edition), when "Prykke's name in Bertorelli's was now Mud" there is an illustration by Russell Davies of "The Tuesday Fascists lunching in their bunker"—figures quite easily recognizable as Tony Powell, Robert Conquest, Kingsley Amis, and Bernard Levin (reproduced later in The Daily Telegraph).
Robert Conquest
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Saturday looks good as high pressure builds into the area. We'll see plenty of sunshine in the morning with a few clouds arriving during the afternoon as low pressure approaches from the west. Low pressure will push a cold front across the state on Sunday bringing us some showers, most of which will be plain rain although some snow may mix in over northern locations. Drier weather will return for Monday with variably cloudy skies and highs in the upper 30s to mid-40s. Another cold front is forecast to move through Monday night and early Tuesday and will be the leading edge of colder weather for Tuesday. Temperatures on Tuesday won't get out of the 30s for most spots.
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Power source:
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Create a Job Search Game Plan
Where do I start? This is the first question someone asks when they discover they might be caught in a cut-back at work or worse, told they are out of a job and sent home. These are real situations that happen to people every day, and you must be prepared if it ever happens to you. Of course, there are other situations where employees are simply keeping an eye open for better career opportunities. In this case, it's much less stressful, but the game plan is the same.
In order to get yourself out in the job market, there are two directions to take. One is the confidential search which can make it a bit tricky when applying for a new job. You certainly don't want your current employer to get wind that you are looking around, so use caution when networking with others or responding to advertisements. If your employer is well aware that you are seeking another job, it makes your task easier. The internet affords people a world of information that will enable you to search the market. Either way, the same techniques can be used.
Craft an effective cover letter or resume.
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Even if they aren't advertising. Many a job has been filled with a candidate who approached a company simply because they were impressed with the organization. You never know what is going on behind the scenes and there very well might be an opening that hasn't been made public. Those are the best scenarios because there is so little competition! If you are interested in a specific geographical area, gather contact information for companies in those specific cities and states. Staying within your field of expertise is always a plus. It just makes the transition so much easier for both you and the employer since you already know the ropes of their particular job or industry. Of course, applying for opportunities you identify via the internet and newspapers is crucial. Another avenue you can take is to network with others in your field by joining professional organizations and utilizing social networking services such as LinkedIn to connect with people in your field or companies you are interested in applying with.
Figure out what type of position you want and go after it. It takes careful planning and keeping accurate notes of who you have contacted and when you need to follow-up to ensure that you cover all the bases. Follow your game plan and devote at least an hour of your time each day to your job search and you will find success!


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GILBERT – Local Civitas Media Managing Editor Kyle Lovern announced today that Kendra Mahon has joined the Mountain District Group as a reporter. Mahon will be working for the Gilbert Times and the Williamson Daily News.
Mahon lives in Pike County, Ky. and has lived in the Tug Valley all of her life. She grew up in the Stone, Ky. and Blackberry Creek areas and graduated from Belfry High School.
Mahon also attended the University of Kentucky, Pikeville College and SWVCTC.
She is married to Darick Mahon and between them they have six children – Heath, Chris, Meagan, Carrigan, Garrett and Daulton.
The majority of her work career has been in the medical and educational fields.
"I am so excited to have been given this opportunity to start a journey into the journalism field," Mahon said. "I am looking forward to getting to know the residents, business owners and the community leaders of the town of Gilbert."
"We are pleased to have Kendra join our team of reporters," Lovern said. "We feel she can be a real asset to our team. Her experience and local connections is a plus for our newspapers."
Mahon will primarily cover the Gilbert and Matewan areas, but will also help cover Pike County, Ky. and other areas in the Tug Valley when needed.
(Kyle Lovern is the Managing Editor for the Civitas Media Mountain District including the Williamson Daily News and Logan Banner. He can be contacted at [email protected] or at 304-235-4242, ext. 2277 or on Twitter @KyleLovern.)


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Rincon Classic: Surf Event Brings Community Together
Since 1979, Surf Contest Has Showcased Local Talent
Rincon Point is one of the most famous surf breaks in the world. People from all over the world know the right-breaking wave located off the 101 Freeway at border of Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. Since 1979, the Rincon Classic surf competition has brought together some of the most talented names in local surfing.
Rincon Point is one of the most iconic surf breaks in the world, famously known as "The Queen of the Coast." In its 31st year, the Rincon Classic has showcased generations of the areas best surfers. But the local only event also serves another purpose. Tim Ramaker, a lifelong Santa Barbara resident and a four-time competitor in the contest, said "It brings together the local surfing community. It's a time to reconnect with all your old friends."
Rincon Classic Contest Director Chris Keet took over the management of the Rincon Classic in 2001. Under his direction, the event has grown from it's grassroots into a major spectacle, similar to an big Hawaiian event. "We've always wanted to keep it local, but we wanted to grow it too, but it's all because of the local families that it's continued to get bigger through the years."
The swell at Rincon develops off the point, at what's called the Inidicator. As the wave takes shape, surfers can actually take off in Santa Barbara County and finish their rides in Ventura.
Kurt Page, Head Judge of the Classic, said "judging Rincon is almost as much fun as riding it."
With over 200 competitors spanning all ages, the two day contest wraps up on Sunday, and with the swell expected to build throughout the weekend, Santa Barbara's most famous surf break should be peaking at the perfect time for the championship rounds.
"The waves are epic and it's only going to get better. They call her the "Queen of the Coast for a reason, not Cinderella, for a reason."


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Nineteen-year-old Brady Jacob Trevino pleaded guilty Wednesday before state District Court Judge Nena James as part of a plea agreement.
Authorities say Rigoberto "Junior" Alvarado, of Rock Springs, died on July 29, 2012, or June 30, 2012, and his body was found on Aug. 19, 2012, by a group exploring the remains of abandoned coal camps and mining operations north of Rock Springs.
Trevino said he and Alvarado got into a fight and he hit Alvarado with a baseball bat and put a plastic bag over his head.
A pre-sentence investigation will be done. No sentencing date was set.
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The other day I took a McShit in the woods and did not wipe. When I had gotten home the leftover poop had crusted over and began to flake off creating these delicate little feck flakes.
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Drug investigations culminate in a major drug roundup
BRISTOL, Va. - So far 17 people have been arrested as a part a major drug roundup.
The Bristol, Virginia Police Department's Vice and Narcotics Division presented cases to the Grand Jury early Tuesday.
The Grand Jury indicted 48 people on 112 drug charges. Click here to view the list of charges.
It was all the result of an investigation where officers worked with informants and made undercover buys. "Our narcotics division has been working on cases for several months now," said Capt. Maynard Ratcliff with the Bristol, Virginia Police Department.
Tuesday evening, more than 20 law enforcement officers with the Bristol, Virginia Police Department and Virginia State Police made arrests.
"It takes a lot of manpower to carry out one of these operations and we called in Virginia State Police to come in and help us with the investigation," said Ratcliff.
The drug charges are for possession, manufacturing and dealing.
Police say the drugs involved are crack cocaine, meth, marijuana and a variety of prescription pills.
And in the communities where the arrests took place, there are children to consider. At one apartment complex a trooper gave them chewing gum. "It's also important for us to show a little community relations with the children," said Ratcliff. "We don't want them to think we're the bad guys."
Officers tell us many of the 48 suspects were already incarcerated when the indictments were handed down. Others are now out of the jurisdiction and they are working on locating them.
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Army senior Garrek Hojan-Clark advanced to Saturday's finals on pommel horse and junior Kip Webber advanced in all-around at University Park, Pa.
Hojan-Clark finished seventh in the opening session with a 14.7. It is the first time he has reached finals in his four trips to NCAAs.
Webber placed fifth with a 78.0, reaching all-around finals for the first time. He placed 14th in vaulting (14.55) and 23rd on still rings (14.35).


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Does a class system exist within Australia?
April 04, 2013 , 4:22 PM by Hayley Crane
Britain was once known for its simple class system: the working middle and upper class. New research has replaced that structure with a seven-tiered system that reflects cultural activities, jobs and even friends. Are the ''class warriors or ''chardonnay socialists" still alive and well in Australia?
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Tyler King is a staff writer for Marketing Zeus and Get In Media, as well as a contributing writer for Orlando Magazine. She has previously served as a contributing writer for Orlando Business Journal, an American City Business Journals publication, in addition to efforts as a researcher for Orlando Weekly.
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May 8, 2006 at 2:58 pm #1218529
SUL Floating Bivy / Hammock / Sleep System
Summer Version – Prototype 1
Part 1.
Side-Effects equal to date:
A 1 ounce Hammock Body.
The prototype for my new "Floating Bivy" Hammock/Sleep System is coming along. For testing I have it tied as low as I could just in case something failed and I took a quick trip to the ground. Nothing did, yet.
I finally got the bottom part of my prototype done. I am using the cord and some fittings from an old hammock until I make some new ones or find something that will work. The new stuff will work as you see it in the pictures. All the new cord will be very light weight per foot spectra cord of some kind. I have several different cords to work with and I will connect this cord to tree huggers to protect the tree bark.
The bottom of the hammock is more or less 7′ long by 32″ wide. This is quite comfortable as the spreader bars keep the hammock almost flat when I am in it (see pictures). I also can lay on my side when I want to sleep that way. The Cuben fiber necessary for the bottom part of the hammock will weigh less than 1 ounce. The prototype is made out of some $1 a yard stuff from Wal Mart.
The spreader bars are part of my Home-Made Trekking poles so there is no added weight to my "skin-out" hike weight.
I have used some "Sail Makers" engineering in how the hammock reinforcement is designed so I can use Cuben Fiber. Testing will confirm or reject my engineering theory.
The Floating Bivy System should be just as home on the ground as it will be hanging from a tree. A light weigh, durable, footprint will be used when in the ground mode. It will also have a very light weight and removable "Storm Cap" to add more weather protection on the ends when used in the hanging mode. The "Storm Cap" will connect to my Tarp when used.
I am making two versions, one for cold weather and one for warmer weather.]
I see this set-up working well in a 4-season role except possibly during a 100 year snow storm. For that I would bail out to a shelter, make a snow cave or something. If that ever happens I could use the Floating Bivy System on the ground in some manner and ride out the storm.
As a side note on hikes longer than a few days I carry a small weather radio.May 8, 2006 at 9:16 pm #1356113
Did he change his mind?May 8, 2006 at 10:16 pm #1356114
I don't know who you are referring to with your comment and web link.
It isn't to me. Who is "he"? Since it isn't me – why do I care?
I have had two "Flat" type hammocks for 37 years. They are two old Army Jungle Hammocks that I got new in 1969. They worked well for me over all these years. The only reason I am making a new version is the lighter material I can get today. The old Jungle Hammocks weighed 23oz.
I also have what I believe is the only Silk Hammock Ed Speer has made. I sent him the Silk and he made it for me over two years ago. The Silk is great and very cool in warm weather.
I believe everyone has a right to their option but also will say that just because you can't make something work for you doesn't mean someone else can make it work for them.
This Hammock System is for use in cold weather and when finished will keep me warm down to what ever temperature I expect to have on any given hike.May 9, 2006 at 6:39 am #1356120
Wrong Bill I was picking at : ).May 9, 2006 at 6:40 am #1356121
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@paulkaercherLocale: Mid-Atlantic
It looks good Bill. I have 2 questions.
1- As you roll close to the edge does it tip
gradually or is it sudden transition from stability
to you're on the ground?
2- Are you using something to keep the support lines from sliding along the spreader bars?
Thanks for sharing!May 9, 2006 at 4:33 pm #1356146
To: (Anonymous )
I post over at Backpacking.net and read most of the threads there but I don't remember seeing that thread. Hammock Brands and all the Under and Over quilt things have a sort of "Cult" like following for their products. HH seems to have a really large group that thinks they are great. I would fit into the Ed Speer "Cult" if any as I really like the simple design of his hammock. Ed is also really great to deal with. I have never been in or close to a HH for a good look and really don't understand the design.
Paul, Thanks,
Q-1. 1- As you roll close to the edge does it tip gradually or is it a sudden transition from stability to you're on the ground?
A-1. This type of hammock design (flat) could/would be less stable than the Speer style that rolls up around you. I took a nap in this one sleeping on my side for about 45 minutes and never felt like it might flip. I have a built in computerized "roll-stabilizer" system to keep anything from happening so fast that I can't compensate for a roll-over.
I actually have a stabilization method for the hammock. A corner tarp guy line goes through a loop fitting on each end of the spreader bars. This fitting insert is tied to the end D-rings so when it isn't used it is pulled out of the piece of trekking pole and packed up with the hammock. The corner tarp tie-out goes through the insert loop and onto a tent stake. This give me a way to stabilize the hammock when I am in it.
The stabilization system is Side Effect number 2 and adds no extra weigh.
Q-2. Are you using something to keep the support lines from sliding along the spreader bars?
A-2. As I mentioned in answer #1 I have an inset that goes into the ends of the trekking poles. This insert has a loop cord that goes through the end D-rings. This keeps the trekking poles stretched in a uniform way from one end to the other (no sliding). You can sort of see the cord that is tied to the end D-ring in one of the pictures and the insert in the ends of the trekking poles.May 10, 2006 at 3:55 pm #1356199
MYOG – SUL Floating Bivy / Hammock
Summer Version – Prototype 1
Part 2.
I have finished one idea for the top part of the Summer Version – Prototype 1. The open part between the hammock bottom and the top area will be noseeum bug netting. I don't want to use Velcro to seal the bug netting to the other material and have to work on that part. Velcro is heavy and I just don't like it. I have a few ideas and will compaire the weight of them to the Velcro.
May 11, 2006 at 2:15 am #1356228
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Your floating hammock is taking on the appearance of a M1965 Military Jungle Hammock…The shape is very similiar except the entire top is no seeum vs your material and no seeum plans…I do like that yours appears wider at the bottom…The original M1965s were only 32 inches wide…yours should be more stable.
Recommend that you keep a close eye on the little triangular cord manager at the end…Most folk using the originals had cord wear here, unless they deburred the small holes with a knife point and emery paper…seen a few failures here…including one myself.
nice proto.
PanMay 11, 2006 at 6:49 am #1356233
Hi Jack, Thanks for your interest and comments.
There is a really good reason why it looks like the old Army Jungle Hammock. I still have two that I got back in 1969. One was used during a couple of weeks of training in the Jungles of Panama during one of their monsoon seasons. It worked really well but the build on tarp was to small. I used my Army poncho each night for better cover from the rain. I added a larger tarp to mine and then they worked really well. I used mine a lot over the years and even used one in the North GA Mtn's in the snow. I like the flat design and for a winter hammock it works really well with my "Warmlight" Down Air Mattress (DAM).
With all the new really light material we can now get I have wanted to make a new one like it for awhile. The Army Jungle Hammock weighs about 23 ounces without the tarp part and my new one out of Cuben or maybe silk will weigh a lot less.
My "triangular cord manager" things have something like grommets pressed into the holes making a nice smooth place for the cord to slide in/out. My two Jungle Hammocks are "Army" issue ones. You could buy these back then and I got two plus a few of the Army Poncho Liners. I have a ton of old gear from my 28 years as an Army Infantryman but it is all packed away till I need it again.
Keep your gear ready and your guns clean.May 13, 2006 at 3:22 pm #1356337
New Silk Hammock:
I had received some new material and hardware this past Thur and Friday and when I was putting it away I found the second piece of Silk I had sent Ed Speer a couple of years ago. When I sent him the Silk for my Hammock I sent two pieces just in case he had a sewing problem with the Silk. Yes, something happened and the first piece of Silk tore at one end. He went to the other piece and didn't have any trouble with that piece and made my Hammock from it. I think that Hammock is now going on three years old.
I have wanted to try a "Flat" style Hammock with some of my light Silk for a long time. I wasn't sure the Silk would be strong enough for the extra stress from the spreader bar. I decided to try the Hammock using the piece of Silk that I got back from Ed. I would reinforce the Silk like I planned to for the Cuben material (if/or when) I use it. I say if or when now because if the Silk works I may only use the Cuben for my Winter System. The weight difference of the fabric between the Silk and the Cuben for a Summer hammock is 1.4oz (+/-) a bit. The Silk is a 1/3 less cost compared to the Cuben. The Silk I used for the Hammock bottom is from Thai Silks and is Habotai – China Silk product number 26L – 8mm. The weight of this Silk is 1.02oz a sq yard (+/-) a bit. It is 54″ wide and the last price list I have says it is $5.15 a yard. Compared to the $16 or $17 a yard counting the shipping for the Cuben material the Silk was worth a test.
When I was laying in the new Silk Hammock I again realized the really great benefit of Silk for a warm weather Hammock. A slight breeze was blowing and it was coming through the Silk and even in the sun my back was very cool. Silk is so nice to lay on.
I was trying to take these pictures with the timer on my camera and had tried several times to beat the clock. One time something broke and this is what it looked like. I didn't hit the ground, I held onto the sides of the Hammock. My first thought was that the Silk tore. It turned out to be only a broken D-ring. I never worried about the D-rings and even got some lighter ones to try. I fixed it by using a piece of 550 cord. I think I will replace all the D-rings with cord of some kind. You can see where the missing D-ring should be. There are 6 D-rings on the Hammock and the pictures shows only 5. It was a good test for the Silk even if it wasn't planned.
The Silk seems to be holding up OK so far. If you only count the weight of the Hammock material, reinforcement material, and D-rings the weight comes to about 4oz. I am still using the the tie up stuff from the old Army Hammock. The Silk is 34″ by 90″ or about 2.4 sq yards. The weight of the 8mm Silk is about 2.5oz vs about 1.1oz for same amount of Cuben material.
I may have a little room to drop some weight with the cord vs D-rings and maybe with a different reinforceing material.
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On Friday, Marcello Pagano posted for Eva Poen (EP) replying to me (NJC): EP: >>>I would like to plot my data in a mean + confidence >>>interval way (Stata 8). >>>This can be nicely done with -ciplot-. >>>My question: >>>I would prefer to have the mean represented by a bar >>>instead of a dot, >>>starting from zero, just like this: >>> >>> ^ >>> | --- >>> | | >>> | | >>> | | >>> | XXXX|XXXX >>> | XXXX|XXXX >>> | XXXX|XXXX >>> | XXXX|XXXX >>> | XXX---XXX >>> | XXXXXXXXX >>> | XXXXXXXXX >>> | XXXXXXXXX >>> | XXXXXXXXX >>> | XXXXXXXXX >>> ----------------------> >>> >>> >>>Is it possible to draw such a graph in Stata 8? NJC: >>It shouldn't be too difficult to write a version of >>-ciplot- to do confidence intervals shown as these bar on bar >>plots, but I await expressions of interest in using that >>program before I actually write it. EP: >Adding a bar on bar feature to -ciplot- would be a wonderful and very >useful extension in my opinion, and I hope others think the same. Just to report that I hacked out a -cibplot- which Eva has tried out privately. Certain things are wired in, because others are against my prejudices, although anyone with the energy to read the help file and the competence to modify the code could tweak the program to their prejudices. As Kit Baum is away this week, and from Thursday I'm away on vacation for a while, it may be a time before this is up on SSC, but it now exists. Nick email@example.com * * For searches and help try: * http://www.stata.com/support/faqs/res/findit.html * http://www.stata.com/support/statalist/faq * http://www.ats.ucla.edu/stat/stata/
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How to Move a clawfoot tub
I have a 30x54 clawfoot tub. It needs to move to the garage while I retile the floor. The bathroom door is 30", and there is a wall about 32" directly outside the bathroom. Tub has to make a 90-degree turn to get to the garage.
I need advice on how many guys I need to lift the tub, tip it upright, and roll it out the door.
Also suggestions on what to do with the beadboard would be appreciated. It's pine that has an undisclosed finish on it.
Also tips on cutting 2" porcelain mosaic tile.
Two Men Can Handle that tub, but its no easy task, they are heavy.
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By removing the feet on mine, it made it easier to get around corners.
Turning tub upright
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As you can see by plan below, the tub has to squeeze through a 30" door, then take a sharp turn to get to the garage. Getting the muscle might not be a problem, but how to keep it upright on its journey.
Of course, the sink and toilet will be gone.
Can I strap it to a refrigerator dolly? How awkward is it to keep vertical, because I don't think I can wiggle it around the corner to make the turn.
This is not the answer to your question--but-- Why not tile the room in two sections?
Just move the tub to one end of the room-tile and grout --then move it back into its place?
Removing the feet should definitely help IF they'll come off. The dolly might make it easier IF the dolly doesn't compromise the situation by adding width/depth to the already "tight squeeze". I'd say the best bet is to manhandle it. Three guys, probably. Four may get in each others' way. Stand it on end on top of a stout drop cloth or something similar (folded double or triple) once you get it to the door. One guy balances as you "slide" it around the corner (one guy on either side of the drop cloth sort of "lifting/sliding" it). That's my suggestion if "oh'mike's" suggestion isn't feasible......
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WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he won't attend a Washington Redskins home game until the football team changes its name.
In a letter Monday to the team's president, Reid called the Redskins name a racial slur that disparages the American people. The Nevada Democrat, who said he represents 27 tribes in his state, rejected Bruce Allen's invitation to a Redskins home game until the team does the right thing and changes its name.
In May, half of the Senate wrote letters to the NFL urging a change in the team's name. Redskins owner Dan Snyder has vowed never to change the name.
Allen had written to Reid saying the football team's nickname is "respectful" toward Native Americans.
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Will not be MISSED!!! He thinks the world can not rotate without him.
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Wow imagine that ,what a terrible loss,no Reid at a Wahington game ,I am sure the fans will be sad ?????


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This week the Livonia Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan advanced by McLaren Performance Technologies for an expansion of its campus.
Located at 32233 and 32367 Eight Mile Road, the property is to receive a three level parking deck attached to a three story office building. Specific structural and architectural details were unavailable at the time of this report.
According to McLaren the construction will represent a $10 million investment. It's to allow for the consolidation of the firm's current Southfield office into its Livonia campus, bringing 100 workers to the latter. McLaren will be locating its technology and sales center in the new building.
The site plan now goes to the Livonia City Council for final approval.
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Things were starting to seem like they were going in the right direction. Zack Greinke said he wouldn't need an agent unless he "had a reason to get one." Why would he have a reason to get one unless talks with the Brewers were progressing? When he hired Casey Close, speculation among baseball media members was that they were on their way to working out an extension. After not hearing anything for a week or so, yesterday evening news broke that the Brewers and Close have "suspended" talks.
"I talked with Casey Close and we decided to let it rest for now," said Melvin. "That doesn't mean we won't talk again at some point but we're going to let it rest right now."
Hmm. So much left open for interpretation. "We" decided to let it rest? Who? You and your staff? You and Close? And just as important, why is it "resting" all of a sudden?
With the caveat that this is just conjecture on my part, here's what I see as most likely:
-Greinke and the Brewers were talking throughout spring. Talks were going relatively well to the point that Greinke found it necessary to start interviewing agents.
-Around the time he settled in on Close, Matt Cain signed his massive deal–a record for a right-handed pitcher. It was about $15 million more than I think anyone expected.
-Shortly after that, other crazy deals started flying around. Obviously there were Votto and Cain's, but in recent days, we've seen Ian Kinsler, Brandon Phillips, John Niese, Carlos Santana, and even smaller ones like Alcides Escobar and Jonathan Lucroy.
-At this point Greinke (or most likely Close) started looking around and seeing the crazy money that teams are throwing around. They can point to the Reds and say, "If those clowns are going to commit $300 million to Votto and Phillips until their late 30s, why shouldn't I hold out for more?" And you know what? They're exactly right.
There are reports that teams are spending all this money because there will be a new national television contract for MLB after next season, and it will likely result in a lot more revenue for all teams. It makes sense, because how on Earth else can the Reds spend this money? Their attendance is consistently not good, even when they won the division a couple years ago.
(Aside: New television contract or not, what the hell are the Reds doing? Do they have a plan? $72.5 million for Brandon Phillips is insane. Just crazy. How much of a bargain does the 4-year, $38 million dollar deal that Weeks signed look like right now? Plus, Phillips is 31 in just a couple months, so he's older than Weeks. Do the Reds realize that these two players have been a core to a team that's just about .500 the last three seasons? In other words, they'll have to add pieces in the future to be a true contender. How do they plan on being able to do that with all that money committed to these two players? It's good for them short term, as in the next three or four years, but after that? Think about how bad the contracts to Todd Helton and Alfonso Soriano look like right now. In six years, the Reds will have the equivalent of both of those players on one team.)
So, back to Greinke. I'm guessing all these recent contracts resulted in the Brewers and Close being way too far apart at the moment. Breaking off–sorry, suspending talks–seems to be a negotiating ploy, but whose ploy is it?
I actually think it's more likely that it's the Brewers. Put it this way. What would Greinke get on the open market? In this climate, I'd say at least $150 million. So if Close is asking for, say, $120-130 million, it's still a discount by definition. But of course, the Brewers can't pay that.
Greinke has been saying he likes it in Milwaukee. It's possible that Melvin is saying, "Alright Zack, we'll see just how much you like it here." It would be an understandable move. The Brewers simply can't afford a $120+ million contract. If Greinke really does want to stay here, it's likely they'll lower demands a bit. If he likes it here the way Prince Fielder liked it here (he liked it but not so much that he'd take a discount to stay, which is totally understandable), then he's probably gone.
This certainly isn't a good sign, but I'm not losing hope. Before this, and especially before the Cain contract, I felt it was a better than 50% chance Greinke would sign. Now, it's probably less than 50%, but I wouldn't say it's a lot less.
Again, this is pretty much just all my own speculation, so don't think I'm claiming it's anything more. But the writing's on the wall, and this is what it spells out to me.


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A hospital sparked has a row with its plan to put up a smoking shelter – outside a cancer ward.
Health bosses said "pragmatism" forced them to apply to build the shelter and four others on site after patients repeatedly flouted no-smoking rules.
But the proposal by the new £400million University Hospital of North Staffordshire has infuriated cancer survivors and charities.
Harry Larkins, 70, beat the disease in 2009 and said patients "did not need reminding" smoking could be the reason they ended up on a cancer ward.
Harry, from Cheadle, Staffs, added: "It's just plain insensitive. It is a huge site and they could put them somewhere a lot more discreet. It's a terrible error of judgment."
And Ron Locker, of Staffordshire Moorlands Cancer Support Group, said: "It is not pleasant for patients to have to walk through people smoking outside."
Bosses insisted they did not condone smoking by patients, staff or visitors.
But chief nurse Liz Rix added: "A degree of pragmatism has been adopted to keep the hospital clean and tidy and smokers away from building entrances."
Stoke city council is expected to make its decision on the shelter plans next month.


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Thanks to Matt, I found out that my NASB Ryrie Study Bible is symth sewn 🙂 But unfortunately my NKJV Macarthur Study Bible isn't 🙁
Anyone knows if Nelson produces a symth sewn Macarthur Study Bible?
Matt Blair on the ESV NT and Sewn Bindings
If you haven't bookmarked Matt Blair's blog The Foolish Galatian already, here are two new reasons. He's written an information and well-illustrated review of an edition I haven't mentioned here, the ESV New Testament:
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Thanks to Matt, I found out that my NASB Ryrie Study Bible is symth sewn 🙂 But unfortunately my NKJV Macarthur Study Bible isn't 🙁
Yes the 1st edition a calfskin in both NASB and NKJB the price was $199.00 but cheaper now. Check Christian Book Distributer or amazan. I live in penn and they sell the NKJV fot $69.00 at a store called Ollie's. (there are many asround the state. You might e-mail them to see if they could sell you one.
Mike, do you have a link to that store? Thanks.
Mike, do you have a link to that store? Thanks.
Please Ron please e-mail me at firstname.lastname@example.com. THe local store has 2 I could pick one up and work out having you buy it MIke Smith
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I don't know how the double post happened, but sorry it did.
I picked up one of the two recent releases of the ESV Personal Size Reference, and it is smythe sewn. I got the navy/khaki.
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text: With the season at a close (for all intents and purposes) and everyone's mock drafts coming out I figured I would tip my hand. I have tried to stick to my value board which admittedly needs to be updated due to juniors declaring/staying, injuries, etc. Each round has a list of players I considered and my actual draft at the bottom. These are players I think would fit the Cowboys and are assumed to be available when we would pick (As I say, my board needs updating). I must say there are plenty of players that I would love to list but I don't think are feasable. For instance, I would love Blalock but think our first is too high and our second is too low. Therefore, on to the players. 1) Alan Branch DT Gaines Adams DE/OLB Quentin Moses DE/OLB Marcus McCauley CB 2) Jarvin Moss DE/OLB Manuel Ramirez OG Aaron Ross CB Dwayne Bowe WR 3) Brian Leonard FB Kareem Brown DT Doug Free OT David Harris ILB 4) Joel Filani WR Jonathan Wade CB Tim Duckworth OG Anthony Waters ILB 5) Stewart Bradley DE/OLB/ILB Rhema McKnight WR Tyler Palko QB John Talley CB 7) Mansfield Wrotto OG Germaine Race RB Ben Patrick TE Chris Davis WR C.J. Ah You DE Dustin Fry OG/C George Batiste OG The Draft: 1) Quentin Moses OLB - Really want Gaines Adams....Quentin had a slump last year playing DE but projects better at OLB. 2) Aaron Ross CB - Sat behind some very good players until his senior year when he turned in 6 INTs. Might be a little high here, but he has the speed, size, skills to be a starting corner. Can he put it together? 3) Kareem Brown DT - Inconsistent, occasional starter until his senior year when he registered 8.5 sacks. 4) Joel Filani WR - Many are down on his 4.7 speed, but he has the production and nice size. 5) Stewart Bradley DE/ILB/OLB - Good at everything, not great at anything. Versatile player. 7A) Dustin Fry OG/C - Raw prospect with nice size/strength. Might be workout warrior. 7B) Ben Patrick TE - Transferred from Duke to Delaware to beat up on small schools. More of a nasty blocking TE... 7C) Brian Smith OLB - Has fractured both hips but is a rush linebacker at heart. If he can get past them, who knows. Hmmmm, for some reason I have gone very strong on defense.....I am not pleased with who I have chosen because each person has major questions surrounding them, so I will call this version 1 with another release once I have updated my value board. This is a very weak draft at some positions which hurts.


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I think it's too simple. Perhaps you should add more details, such as having more interesting background and some effects. Besides, you should be more consistent with spacing because I see some irregular vertical and horizontal spacing of certain elements.
Personally, I hate off-proportion images because they really destroy the 'beauty' of the website. So, maybe you should change the background image of the contact area.
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The highs and lows of another week on Planet Sport
Princess challenge
It is a truth universally acknowledged that it's a hard road finding the perfect woman. So, imagine getting to the end of that hard road and getting your arse kicked by said perfect woman.
Sisters Xiao Lin, 22, and Yin, 21 - a pair of Chinese warrior princesses, no less - are insisting that would-be mates match them in a kung-fu tournament before there'll be any putting out. Hopeful suitors must survive the three-day kung fu competition involving archery, carrying heavy weights over sharpened bamboo spears and other tests of B-grade movie toughness.
The two men - veritable Van Dammes - who top the tournament then each face one of the sisters in full-contact combat.
"They can choose open hand or any weapon they wish, but we won't be holding back," Xiao said. "If they can't beat us, they aren't worthy."
Who said romance is dead?
White Russians
Over in Russia, they're serious about kicking racism out of soccer, in fact you could say their 2018/22 World Cup bid is looking whiter than white.
Russian sports agent Vladimir Abramov tells Sport.ru about Nigerians: "Teams shouldn't have more than one dark-skinned footballer. When there's more than one they are aggressive."
Really? Go on, Vlad. "Look, I am very respectful towards blacks: among them are very good people with whom I have made friends. But Russia isn't ready for them. That's the way it is."
Getting the goat
In Egypt, they like their scapegoats obvious. When the defending Africa Cup of Nations champions were beaten 1-0 by Niger in qualifying for the 2012 tournament, they blamed a goat. Egyptian fans on Cairo radio have claimed the goat paraded around the ground before kick-off had magical powers to destroy their players' concentration.
As our own nation has exhausted the potential for blaming non-existent tea-pouring waitresses for World Cup defeat, let's jack up a sheep as a, er, scapesheep for next year.
Final countdown
Speaking of which, tomorrow is one year until the day of the Rugby World Cup final. We'd mark it in our diary, but we're not much interested in watching France v South Africa.
Laughing in Liverpool
With Liverpool's chucklesome plight in the Premier League reaching new depths, some observers have suggested a change to the sign at John Lennon Airport: "Above us only sky. Below us only West Ham."
Whip hand for Max
Bernie Ecclestone's one-man mission to make even the most nutty of us feel quite rational goes on.
"I get myself into so much trouble when I say these things but I don't think democracy is the way to run anything."
So who would make a good Prime Minister, Bernie? "Max Mosley would have been a very good Prime Minister. Max would've been ideal. He would know how to handle things. Max had an awful lot going for him. Maybe people thought he was too clever."
Too clever? Maybe. Maybe also too much the son of the founder of British fascism.
Tweet of the week
Some people think professional sportsmen have too much spare time on their hands and are out of touch with the concerns of common people. Via the medium of Twitter, Cory Jane explains:
CoryJane1080 OMG Just put a bit of blonde in my hair but think I went a little over board cos I look like a #KenBarbieDoll now.