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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The number of women working behind the camera in Hollywood's top-grossing films has changed little over the past decade despite a slight uptick last year, an annual study released on Tuesday has found.
The "Celluloid Ceiling" study from San Diego State University's Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film said 7 percent of the top 250 films at the U.S. box office in 2014 were directed by a woman, a 1 percentage point increase from 2013.
"It's not really moving much one way or the other," said study author Martha Lauzen, who added that the number of films directed by women in 2014 has declined to 7 percent from 9 percent since the study began 1998.
Seventeen percent of key off-screen figures - which includes directors, writers, producers, executive producers, editors and cinematographers - were women last year, the study found, also a 1 percentage point rise from 2013 but unchanged from 1998.
"This is clearly an industry-wide problem that requires and industry-wide solution," Lauzen said. "As an industry, film has not taken on this issue of women's chronic underemployment."
The study comes as Hollywood's awards season revs into high gear following Sunday's Golden Globe Awards and the upcoming Academy Awards nominations on Thursday.
Ava DuVernay's historical drama "Selma" is the only early Oscar favorite this year to be directed by a woman, while Angelina Jolie's World War Two biopic "Unbroken" is the only film by a woman to crack the top 100 at the U.S. box office in 2014.
Only one woman, Kathryn Bigelow in 2010 for "The Hurt Locker," has won the best director Oscar in 86 years of Hollywood's top honors. Continued...


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Go to www.savingforcollege.com and go to the savings calculator, under the "College Planning Resources" tab. Click on the "Tuition Search" tab within the calculator to get an idea of the cost of tuition at a specific university.
Armed with that information, this calculator spells out exactly how much you need to save each month, starting today.
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n 529 plans offer the best tax breaks (guaranteed by Congress only through 2010), allow parents to retain control of the fund and allow you to contribute up to $230,000. Once you choose the plan, there are no further investment decisions to make. Each state offers a 529 plan. Illinois' Bright Start Illinois program includes a state tax deduction of up to $10,000 for 2005 contributions.
n 2503(c) trusts, also called "gift to minors trusts," allow parents, grandparents and others to give up to $10,000 a year without incurring a gift tax. The downside: The money belongs to the child once he turns 21.
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n Coverdell Educational Savings, originally known as education IRAs, work much like Roth IRAs—the annual contribution limit is $2,000 per year per child, contributions are not tax deductible and the earnings grow tax free. Two big advantages: Anyone can open an account for a child, provided the total of all contributions within a year does not exceed $2,000, and the proceeds can be used to cover expenses for kindergarten through high school as well as college.
Coverdell accounts are the choice of Wayne Janus, a grandfather and founding partner of JMG Financial in Oak Brook who has been advising families on this issue for more than 30 years.
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Cindy Lu is a well-maintained, classic Symbol sundeck trawler offering a 2 stateroom 2 head layout, an enclosed shower in each head, bowthruster, inverter, Caterpillar main engine and a Northern Lights generator. Maintenance log, oil analysis reports and extensive records are available. Cindy Lu would be a perfect Great Loop candidate.
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Cindy Lu is a well-maintained, classic Symbol sundeck trawler offering a 2 stateroom 2 head layout, an enclosed shower in each head, bowthruster, inverter, Caterpillar main engine and a Northern Lights generator. Maintenance log, oil analysis reports and extensive records are available. Cindy Lu would be a perfect Great Loop candidate.
From the sundeck, you can walk along either side deck or step up to the flybridge or down to the salon. Once inside the salon, you will find the master stateroom entrance aft, galley starboard aft, entertainment cabinet to starboard, side deck access door and lower helm starboard forward, liquor cabinet with icemaker to port and wrap-around seating (which converts to a double size berth) and teak table with storage port forward. The guest stateroom is forward. Engine room access is via a door under the forward steps and salon sole hatches.
Cindy Lu offers a full-beam master stateroom aft with a centerline queen size berth and an ensuite head with enclosed shower; and a guest stateroom forward with a v-berth with insert and ensuite head with enclosed shower. The wrap-around seating in the salon converts to a double size berth also.
The salon offers wrap-around seating (which converts to a double size berth) (re-upholstered in 2014) with storage underneath and teak table with storage port forward, liquor cabinet with U-Line icemaker to port, starboard side deck access door, entertainment cabinetry to starboard, opening side and aft windows with blinds and curtains (2014), bound carpet over teak & holly sole and shelves.
The galley is located starboard aft in the salon.
- Princess 3-burner electric cooktop
- Norcold refrigerator/freezer
- Double stainless steel sinks
- Dry storage
- Storage cabinets and drawers
- U-Line icemaker in the salon (Rebuilt in 2016)
- Magma stainless steel BBQ grill on the sundeck
Dining space is available at the salon table and flybridge table.
The full-beam master stateroom aft offers a centerline queen size berth, 4 side portlights and 2 aft portlights with curtains, reading lights, nightstands, carpet, hanging lockers, storage drawers and cabinets, full-length mirror and an ensuite head with enclosed shower.
The guest stateroom forward offers a large v-berth with insert, 3 portlights with curtains, overhead hatch with screen, reading lights, carpet, hanging locker, storage drawers and cabinets, full-length mirror and ensuite head with enclosed shower.
- Splendide Comb-O-Matic 2000 washer/dryer
The lower helm is starboard forward in the salon and offers a full helm and side deck access door.
The flybridge offers a bimini, full Eisenglass enclosure, Springfield helm seat, mate seat, anchor windlass remote control, benchseat with storage to port, L-shaped benchseat with storage and a hi/lo table to starboard, storage under the console forward, non-skid deck and hinged mast.
The large sundeck offers a non-skid deck, stainless steel rails with canvas side curtains, gate aft to the stainless steel swimplatform ladder, molded-in steps to the flybridge,
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- Plastimo clock and barometer in the salon
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- Simrad Robertson AP11 autopilot on the flybridge and at the lower helm
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- Magnum 2812 inverter (2011)
- Xantrex Link 1000 battery monitor system
- ProMariner ProMatic50-3 battery charger
- 12 vdc outlet at the lower helm and on the flybridge
- 3 X 50' 30 amp shore cords
- 2 X 50 amp splitters
- 2 X 30 amp to 110vac power adapters
- 1 X 8D engine start battery (2014)
- 2 X 8D house batteries (2014)
- 1 X 4d generator start battery (2012)
- 1 X Group 31 windlass/bow thruster battery (2013)
- Caterpillar 3126 420 hp main engine with approximately 4,190 hours (Aftercooler removed, cleaned, tested and reinstalled in 2016) (Heat exchanger, fuel cooler and transmission cooler cleaned in 2016)
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- Windscreen cover
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When I was a kid, my Aunt Arlene used to make the most delectable (and beautiful) heart sugar cookies and personalize them for every kid in my class by writing their name in icing on each one. It was definitely different from the store-bought Valentines that most kids gave out, and it made me feel so cool. I don't quite have the culinary knack as my Aunt, but I do possess the desire to do something unique. So, my son, Nate, and I created our own Valentines using Avery sticker labels, the World Wide Web, and our imagination.


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Imelda Esporlas-Jewer and her daughter, Jaime Jewer, attended Ballet Jörgen, Canada's community performance of Ballet 101. Members of the company performed excerpts from Swan Lake, and artistic director and CEO Bengt Jörgen, explained the background of many of the dance steps. On Saturday, Nov. 3, Ballet Jörgen Canada brings Swan Lake to Hamilton Place. Tickets are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, online at ticketmaster.ca, or call 1-855-872-5000. From left, Imelda Esporlas-Jewer and Jaime Jewer with dancers Daniel Da Silva and Saniya Abilmajineva.

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Apple has updated its Maps application to work on the Mac, the company announced Monday at the Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco.
The company's platform will be built into Apple's new operating system, OS X Mavericks. Information from the Mac's Maps can be sent to an iPhone for access on that device. Developers also can bundle the software's features, thanks to a software development kit, into their own OS X apps.
Apple launched Maps last year with iOS 6. The application was designed to replace Google Maps as Apple's built-in mapping application. Soon after users got their hands on it, though, they found it lacking in accuracy, overall usability, and feature set.
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Malena is the kind of book that it will haunt a reader long after its final page has been turned. Considering the novel's subject matter, the violent takeover of Argentina by a military junta in the late 1970s, this is not particularly surprising. No, the big surprise here is that the book's author, Edgardo David Holzman, is a first-time author. Holzman, himself born and educated in Buenos Aires, recreates the horror of those days in a way possible only for someone who understands both the Argentine culture and the depravity of the military thugs who overthrew that country's government.
Kevin "Solo" Solórzano is an American interpreter still reeling emotionally from his wife's impulsive decision to walk out on their marriage. Now, involved in a nasty custody battle over their two children, and in desperate need of extra income, Solo accepts a short assignment in Buenos Aires. He will be part of the Organization of American States Human Rights Commission going there to investigate the treatment of political prisoners in Argentine jails. While there, he hopes to reconnect with Inés, a woman he was romantically involved with fifteen years earlier.
Diego Fioravanti, a captain in the Argentine army (and part-time tango instructor), is facing an emotional crisis of his own. Diego knows what is really happening to the students, journalists, and others who dare protest the actions of the new Argentine government. Desperate to escape the country before his lack of enthusiasm for the new regime places him among the ranks of the "disappeared," Diego is a man on the run. Coincidentally, he is also in love with the very woman Solo is seeking, and his association with her has brought her to the attention of those searching for him.
Solo learns the hard way how dangerous it is for someone as naïve as he is to meddle in the internal affairs of a country where human rights no longer exist. Only after making inquiries, does he begin to wonder if his attempt to locate specific individuals only guarantees their torture and deaths? Solo, shocked and sickened by what he sees inside the Argentine prisons, grudgingly comes to the realization that he and the others are there strictly to observe and record what is happening – not to save individual lives. Astoundingly, despite what they know will happen to them when observers leave the area, prisoners line up to tell their stories.
Fiction based on real-life events, because of how it personalizes history, often has a greater emotional impact on a reader than that of reading a non-fiction account of the same events. This is certainly the case with Malena. Knowing that thousands of people "disappeared" during this awful period of Argentina's history is one thing; pinning names, faces, hopes, and dreams on a dozen of them is entirely another.
Sadly, what the author describes here is too common during every century. The torturers and death squads that Holzman describes in Malena are guilty of exactly the same atrocities we learned of in Iraq, Iran, World War II Germany, and countless other places where "dissidents" were seen as a threat to some brutal political regime. Edgardo David Holzman reminds us what human beings are capable of doing to each other for all the wrong reasons. You will not forget this book – or those men and women who disappear inside its pages. This is their story.
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Publishers Weekly: Set during Argentina's Dirty Wars of the late 1970s and early 80s, Holzman's stunning debut novel follows two men clamoring for a woman's heart as they weather the country's descent into brutality. As Captain Diego Fioravanti dances with Inés to their favorite tango, "Malena," his thoughts pirouette from the woman in his arms to his dreaded impending rendezvous with a high-ranking military official. Entangled in a web of mistrust and state-sanctioned atrocities, Diego is desperate to escape the rogue military. Meanwhile, Kevin "Solo" Solórzano, an American interpreter stationed in Washington D.C. and who spent time in Argentina in his youth, struggles in the midst of a divorce and a tumultuous joint-custody suit for his children. But when an assignment from the Organization of American States sends him to Argentina, he jumps at the chance to rekindle the flame with the woman he left behind 16 years ago. As the number of los desaparecidos rises, Diego and Solo must overcome their rivalry in order to survive, but neither wants to relinquish their love for Inés. Holzman, an Argentinian himself, has crafted a beautiful tale grounded in history and propelled by fast-paced storytelling.
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Rooms were clean and tidy and very comfortable although I couldn't get the thermostat to alter room temperature. The staff did offer to give us a room change and did have maintenance looking at it but it was too late in our stay to worry about changing rooms. But the staff were helpful. Hallway lights at night have to be turned on by hand. Breakfast was fine for what we needed but comparing with other hotels not as much choice.


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With the death of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, who used the country's vast oil wealth to his political advantage, Pastor Maldonado's future in Formula 1 could be a bit shaky.
The Williams driver got his race seat with the help of the backing from PDVSA – Venezuela's state-owned petroleum company – in a deal repeatedly questioned by the opposition in the South American country.
Williams, whose win in Spain last year with Maldonado stirred a controversy in Venezuela, is believed to receive $66 million from PDVSA annually.
Now with Chavez's death on Tuesday, an election is to be held within the next 30 days to establish a new president and if the opposition comes into power, the Williams contract could be open to further investigation.
"There have always been critics who say that these sponsorships were not agreed with the necessary procedures and did not really serve the national interest," noted F1 journalist Joe Saward wrote on his blog. "This latter argument is doubtful as Maldonado has become a key figure on Venezuelan sport and the next generation of rulers may well choose to go on funding his activities.
"The Williams team has a long-term rolling sponsorship deal with PDVSA which will be hard to break, but there is no doubt that Chavez's death will create a little uncertainty in this respect," he added.
Chavez had won a new term after an election in October last year, but ever since his surgery in December, his condition had been unstable despite the 58-year-old making several televised appearances.


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Dishwasher leaving things dirty again
OK, I had this problem in our old house, too.... am I doing something wrong?
Our dishwasher leaves about 1/3 of the dishes still dirty... or actually more dirty than when they went in... after running a full cycle. It's like there's a film of very fine crumbs/ dirt on things afterwards.
I'm using Cascade packets (the cubes) and vinegar instead of a rinse aid. I spray crumbs and food off of dishes before loading it, and I leave space between the dishes. Every so often I clean out the bottom where crumbs accumulate. Any other ideas??
Oh, and I know the trick about cleaning the dishwasher with bleach and vinegar in a cycle every so often. I do that, and it takes care of cloudy glasses, but the still-dirty dishes are really frustrating.
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Did you check the spinning arms to make sure they run clear? When we have that prob, it's usually the culprit. Dumb little pieces of food just clogging the holes.
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Make sure that it is the only thing going that draws water like a shower or washing machine. It takes away from the water pressure.Sponsored Links Remove Advertisements05-01-2008, 06:54 PM #4
Mine does the same thing. I call the goop that it throws on the dishes, "dishwasher boogers". It makes me so irritated to find the dishes dirtier after washing than before. It is usually only the top rack that has it. I will check my water arms to see if they are clogged.05-01-2008, 07:00 PM #5
Also check the food trap. Often this piece is screwed on so you might have to unplug the unit and get in there to see what's up. Check to see that the draining hose isn't backing up with gunk.
I have to do that a few times each year. It is like a brand new machine when that gets done.05-01-2008, 09:20 PM #6
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I was told to use a bottle of lime away every so often.......... It cleans the clogs.
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What is your water temp? I had to turn our water heater up rather high to make our dishes get clean - our dishwasher is not that good even brand new.05-01-2008, 10:23 PM #8
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There are 2 things, one there can be build up in the dishwasher. I had this issue the repair dude came and had to CHISEL it out! IT was gross. Then it was vacuumed..lol
The second thing, the vinegar in the rinse agent is a BAD thing. It's not like a clothes washing machine, the rinse agent trickles a little through the whole cycle, at least in my machine, not just the final rinse. Vinegar neutralizes the detergent making it and the detergent useless in the cycle. This also adds to the build up. Since I stopped using the vinegar had the dishwasher cleaned, I don't use anything but a powerpack, not vinegar nor reinse agent and my dishes are squeaky clean. If you want to use vinegar, wait until your dishwasher is in the rinse cycle and toss a 1/4 cup in and restart. But don't put it in the rinse agent receptical. This was a costly costly mistake for me.
Vinegar for the dishwasher isn't a good idea.05-02-2008, 08:58 AM #9
I do not remember where I saw it maybe Ask This Old House but the people were having that problem and it was something about the drain hose hanging low so dirty water backed up into the dishwasher05-02-2008, 11:45 AM #10
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This happens with my dishwasher too. I too used the vinegar as a rinse aid and it seemed to not work well so back to jet dry. Also I used walmart powder deterent so I switched to cascade (in my old dishwasher the walmart brand worked fine). Also in the door of my machine there is a slatted box for the steam to come out and food gets caught in there so I have to take that off once in awhile and clean it out. It does seem to be much better having made these changes. HTH05-02-2008, 12:09 PM #11
This happens when my DH runs the dishwasher. I suggest you run the hot water in your sink to bring up the water temperature before you start the dishwasher. I read to do this in the troubleshooting part of my manual. It worked like a charm for us.05-03-2008, 07:57 PM #12
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Thanks for all the tips! I will be trying all of them until we figure out the problem... the night I wrote that post I ended up completely emptying the dishwasher and rewashing everything by hand. I appreciate all the ideas!05-04-2008, 04:18 AM #13
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My thought is to make sure the garbage disposal is empty too. I don't know how other ones are hooked up, but my dishwasher water runs through the garbage disposal section, and if there is gunk in it, my dishes are royally messed up for at least one more washing. Hopefully this makes sense. If your hose is lower than the garbage disposal, then maybe the stuff from it comes back into the dishwasher.. UGGGHHH I hope I make some sense. It always seems to help our dishes.
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Oh what fun it is to...travel with 2 kids.
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Hahaha! Love this. And can totally relate to the motherly duty of not moving if the kids are asleep.ReplyDelete
So funny!! We are heading to Florida for 9 days in October. We are flying, so Ill have to keep the packing to a minimum to skip paying $300 in fees!ReplyDelete
Gavin hates his carseat too. Unlike big bro. Were going to try him in our Britax roudabout this weekend in preparation for a 12 hour ride down to Atlanta in August. UGH!
Have a fantastic vacation!!
Ha! I made a comment about laundry for our family of three yesterday when my girlfriend said, "I understand, you should see my piles for our family of EIGHT"! hahaReplyDelete
So you recommended the full second seat? We are turning down vehicles left and right because they don't have captain's chairs.
Stories like this are precisely why we have yet to take a family road trip!ReplyDelete
Have a fabulous time in NY :)
Oh my, I hate road trips with kids. Good luck driving home and enjoy your time there!ReplyDelete
Ahh...road trips. SO NOT looking forward to those on some of our other camping destinations. But I had to laugh thinking of you squished between that seat! Been there, done that, but not for near as long! You are a traveling rockstar mama :-) Have a wonderful weekend!ReplyDelete
Oh my. I can't imagine. I don't think I'd make it. What a mom staying put in a teensy spot so your kids would stay asleep!ReplyDelete
Ahh this is hilarious. Well, for an outsider anyway - probably not too hilarious for you at the time :)ReplyDelete
I made the drive out for our vacation today too - looked just like yours! I'm surprised my hubs didn't divorce me for the ridic overpacking. Explorer was packed to the roof with my stuff, and Ben's stuff. Two people's stuff filling an entire SUV... WTF?!
Last point - my best miserable-baby-car-tip... SNUGGLE PUPPY. Ben is kind of sick of it now, but for real, it could break him out of the highest peak meltdown within the first opening notes (did the same for my friend's son too) - I play it through my phone's bluetooth in the car - try it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUEMxwU7yy0
Kid Rock & The Joker.. my kind of tunes!ReplyDelete
Been there, done that! It is a lot of work packing kids. I think I pack better for them than myself though.ReplyDelete
A little late---but just flew with our two little ones from Newark to Iowa. You are right, packing is no joke! Hope your trip was great:)ReplyDelete


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Fun with Metal - TIG Welding
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This class will introduce some of the basic skills of TIG welding. You must have completed the Fun with Metal MIG class, or have the ability to demonstrate strong safety/MIG welding skills. We will talk about technique, prepping for welding, and most importantly safety. This will be a single session class lasting 3 hours.
Class Dates:
- Mon June 17th from 6:30pm-9:30pm
The welding class will include the following:
- Tungsten Inert Gas/Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG/GTAW)
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Intro, cover basic technique, review safety (PPE), lay a bead of weld down. Review welding methods, holding TIG torch and begin welding stuff together. We will review weld penetrations, technique, etc.
Important safety info:
Wear comfortable clothing that is ideally cotton/cotton blend and flame resistant. Closed toe shoes and long sleeve clothing should be worn to prevent burns. There is a potential for your clothing to get damaged. We will provide protective eyewear/welding mask, and welding gloves. If needed, a welding jacket may be available.
Pre-payment is required, no walk-ins, sorry. All payment is via paypal, and you must register for this class using Eventbrite. Once this class is complete, you will be able to use the MIG welders at the hack factory if you're a paying member. Payment will not be refunded once the class has started.
For more info email dave at drstrangelove dot net.
Instructors: David Bryan
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Mighty fine build mate
Mighty fine build mate
that's awesome! like you stated, aside from a bit of tightening up it's looks stellar!
Thats an outstanding Rav!
Wow Amesome job. We're going to have to step up our game to match that one nice one bro.
Thanks for all the kind words guys
I got the last little tweaks done tonight- weathered the flightsuit and armor vest, shortened and weathered the cape, dry brushed the pistols, shortened the shin armor by an inch, weathered the gloves, and adjusted the padding in the helmet.
The girlfriend is extremely excited to wear this outfit this weekend. We'll definitely make sure to get some pictures of it in action and post em up.
Now that this outfit is out of the way, I'm free to work on my mando
whats happening this weekend? (Today tomorrow) Will you get outdoor pics? Scenery, industrial? Dude, I cant wait to see this AWESOME suit in real world pics. IT LOOKS GREAT!! Now I can make a set for the wifey (she said she'd only wear it once for pics, but thats better than not).
That looks fantastic. Your level of attention to detail is impressive. I like the weathering, too.
Nice kit!! Wish I could get mine finished... Ugh...
I think you can do it LadySythe, your custom Sith work is exceptional, and you attention to detail... wow.
Thanks adonian, but one must have money in order to work such a feat In time it will be done. Most definitely before Comic Con '10!
maybe I will see you then.
Anything is possible, if Force wills it
It looked great at the troop today! You're gonna have to help me with mine down the road.
PICS PICS PICS, gotta see some pics
I'm downloading the few pics I took this weekend right now.
The coolest thing was that Tom Hodges was there this weekend and he absolutely LOVED the suit! He sent his assistant running to chase Kristi down and bring her back to his table. He signed the inside of her helmet and got a few pictures with her, which he said he was going to try to get up on StarWars.com. Great stuff! He complimented me on my work, complimented her on it, and even put forth his proclamation that it should be approved in the 501st (We're both already in the 501st, so she doesn't really need it approved)
Cadet, where you been? Any work on your skeleton armor lately? I'm still subscribed to that thread, you and your bro here gotta show me more, I LOVE THAT ARMOR.
Picture Time!
I got some pics of her with our local ESB fett here in Carida. Just a couple of shots in various places around the convention.
LOL SPACEBALLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OH $Hi7 there goes the planet.
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Very nicely done. The only critique I could give is a problem I see on virtually every costume, Boba, Jango, or custom.... I would try to tighten up the bottom of your girl's armor vest and make it more form fitting. Doing so will make her look more tall and lean and will show off her feminine form better, plus is just looks sharper! Congrats on having a girl who will troop with you.
It means a lot to me to have a positive review by you, Art.
And on the armor vest- yeah I knew it wasn't very tight. There just wasn't time before WizardWorld to get it tweaked. I wanted my sleep once the costume was complete, lol. I knew it was a little loose. I also need to add the left upper arm pocket. Those mods will be done before the next time she wears it
i love it! Perfect amount of weathering and the plates really seems to be scaled right. great job
Wolf it looks good man... I wouldn't change a thing except for fit.
Here's a quick pic of Kristi with Tom Hodges himself at WizardWorld Philly


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Situated between the airport and one of the world's most visited malls, Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mall of America runs a free 10-minute shuttle to both places. Target Center is about 12 miles (19 km) away, and the trail-laced Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge is a 30-minute drive.
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Guests can take a dip in the glass-enclosed atrium pool, or relax in one of 2 steaming hot tubs. The fitness center is open 24 hours, and the onsite Blue Water Grill turns out fine American fare in a casual setting for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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In addition to an indoor pool, Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mall of America provides a spa tub and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary WiFi and wired Internet.
Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 22,000 square feet (2,044 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers gift shops/newsstands, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Onsite parking is available (surcharge). A free airport shuttle is available to guests.
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Loblaw to compensate Bangladesh collapse victims
Canadian grocery giant Loblaw Companies Ltd. says it will provide long-term financial assistance to the surviving victims and families affected by a deadly factory collapse in Bangladesh.
The company said Thursday they "will begin providing long-term, direct financial compensation for the victims and their families that were producing our apparel at the New Wave Style factory in Rana Plaza," one of five manufacturing plants in the Dhaka plaza that collapsed, killing more than 1,100 workers on April 24.
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In recent years, many states have struggled to meet the TANF work participation rate requirement. The ongoing recession has made it even tougher, as recipients, like everyone else, are having trouble finding jobs. Kentucky has been a leader in engaging recipients in education and training activities, through its Ready to Work initiative, but has been bumping up against the 30 percent limit on the share of participants who can be counted toward the work participation rate requirement due to vocational educational training. But a new infusion of work-study funds will help recipients pay their bills and stay in school, while simultaneously boosting the state's work participation rate.
Work-study jobs are a form of subsidized employment specifically designed for students. These jobs are often related to the student's field of study, and the employers are prepared to accommodate the workers' class schedules. If a TANF recipient is employed in a work-study position for at least 20 hours a week, this job counts toward the "core" hours of participation, and the classes can then be counted as job skills training, rather than vocational education. Job skills training is not subject to the 30 percent cap, and is not limited to 12 months.
In the FY 2010 budget, funding for the Ready to Work program more than doubled from $4.4 million to $10.8 million, with most of the increase dedicated to expanding work-study opportunities. In addition to work-study, Ready to Work provides students with counseling, advising and mentoring, referrals to community resources, job readiness, life skills, and academic success seminars, and job references and referrals. A Kentucky Legislative Research Commission report on the Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (TANF) found that education leading to a professional certification or college degree was the most effective work activity in terms of later earnings, leading to 47 percent higher earnings than the next highest category.


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That "self conscious" feeling will go away with confidence in your concealment. It took me some time, but once I determined what holsters to use and how to cover with a garment it became very natural to carry and to be comfortable.
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|This was my first cosplay costume, made initially as a weight loss incentive. I started making it after attending Ayacon 2011, but then took a break to lose some weight before resuming it in early 2013. The costume was finished by around July/August, though I reworked the lighting on the back for ALCon 2013.
The costume is made primarily from EVA and craft foam, and the majority of it I made myself.
The gun is a resprayed NERF Rayven, the bodysuit is a motorcycle undersuit and the boots start off life as a pair of wellies.
Is that your first costume? Because that's pretty damn impressive! :D
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I was looking at canna tuerckheimii on different sites and I see on one site (http://cannanews.blogspot.com/2008/11/canna-tuerckheimii-kraenzl.html) they say that Canna altensteinii and Canna Marabout are synonyms for it. Anyone know, is this true? I thought they were 3 different ones.
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Not true. I have grown all three and all three are different.
Thanks Alice, that's what I thought.
I sent you several messages through ebay and I didn't hear back from you. Did you get them? I wanted to add some seeds to my order that you no longer have listed (c. paniculata), since I haven't heard from you I just paid for my order. If it's not too late I'd still like to add those on just send me an invoice. Thanks!
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I did add c. paniculata. Thanks :)
Thank you! I rechecked my email and my message box on ebay, didn't receive your invoice or messages. Sorry. Do I owe you more? Thanks for adding them to my order.
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I would like to see pictures when you do get them.
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"Hi again, FM!!!"
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"I'm SOOOOO happy in my furever!"
"I still sit like a good boy!"
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"Look at my tail, it's a curly-Q now!!"
"I got to meet Wiggles!!!!"
"Sooo handsome!"
"Thanks Poncho for the animation, & thanks Samson Lee for nominatin' me!!"
"Are YOU gonna take me home furever?"
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"Who's over there?"
That's right, folks! I've been in furever for one full year! And what a year it's been! Now that I have a furver home, I know that I'll get to enjoy many more wonderful, happy years of love.
Couldn't have done it without FM!
Wow!! I got to smell my FM again today! She was with me for about 15 minutes! It was so coooool! It's been a long time, I was adopted way back in late November, early December!
FM had her current foster dog, Wiggles, at the church that I now live really close to, for a small adoption event! It's the place where I met my forever family for the first time!! So my mom & my boy walked me over to the church. It took the longest time for Wiggles and FM to finally come out and say "Hi", so I passed the time by rollin' in the grass. Then, whaddya know, Wiggles was sniffin' my boo-tay, so I jumped up and was soooo excited that there was another doggie! Wiggles was pretty excited too, until I jumped on her! Oops!
FM said I looked like I had grown a LOT!! I'm a big boy now! I was wearin' a gentle leader and I was on a long leash. My mom told my FM that I'm silly when I walk -- I zig zag all over the place so I often trip people that are walking with me... tehehehe!!! I also get to play with other doggies, which I just looooove, but sometimes they try to run really far away from me! I don't get it! My mom said that I really only know "sit" good, and not much else. BOL. But she says I'm still a really good boy. My boy still has lotsa fun hangin' out with me and doing things with me. They said I love to play ball, especially when someone kicks the balls for me. If you throw it, I'll hear where it landed, but it's much more fun to hear it bounce off of someone's foot and then go find it. They also said that I chew on things, especially electronic things. They said they took me to the park once... and I immediately started pulling like crazy and barkin' up a storm, I was so happy to be out there around all the people and doggies!!
The funniest thing was... my tail!!! My mom told my FM that it curled right over my back the day after I first came home to furever!! BOL BOL! It used to go straight out and wag like a helicopter! Now I have a curly-Q!!
Best part is.... there are PICTURES!! But the one time FM forgets her camera.... so we borrowed someone else's camera, they are gonna e-mail FM the pics so that she can show all my dogster pals! Woohoo!!
For any pups who haven't heard the pawsome news yet... I'm doing absolutely great in my new home! I settled in like it was meant to be. We all fit together so well. FM had chatted with my new mom over the phone a couple days after I had gone home with them. They talked about my silly antics (my new mom thought they were fun! Whew!) and my new mom told FM about how they had plans to introduce me to a 6 month old pup down the street and set up play dates. They talked about what a big sweetie cuddlebug I was but also how I was sooo playful! I sure did impress my new mom when I learned the layout of the house right away, and was perfectly OK with the stairs after my first try on them! FM was so proud of me, too, because I was just a lost pup tryin' to find someone to love me when I first met her.
FM knew I was fitting in well and that this home was going to stick furever. So she hasn't talked to my new mom since... although she keeps her eyes peeled to see if they have stumbled upon Dogster yet! BOL!
To anyone who is wanting to open their home up to a foster, please don't hesitate more than you have to. There are pups like me, blind or not, who need a transitional home SO much, or else there isn't much hope for them. Thank dog I met FM when I did, or else I could've become a statistic in a list I never wanted to be part of.
Thanks so much to all my Dogster pals who were rootin' for me! Yeah!
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Student Name: Dravida Mahadeo-Jaideo
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What has your experience been like being a CSTEP student in the CSTEP program?
CSTEP is an amazing program that has provided me with numerous opportunities. It has helped me through workshops, and meeting new individuals that have become like mentors to me; CSTEP has great advisors whom have helped me realize some great opportunities out there.
What are your career goals after you graduated from QCC?
I am continuing a nursing degree from QCC.
What are your academic goals after you graduate from QCC?
My goals is to be an exceptional nurse and to pursue a B.A. and Masters degree in nursing
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I tutored students in Anatomy and Physiology and Psychology. I qualified for two honors society and was asked to join A&P Honors.


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Members of Lakeland Police Department's DUI Enforcement Unit and Traffic Unit will be conducting a Saturation Patrol and Checkpoint in the city on January 18, 2012. There will be a checkpoint conducted in the 900 block of North Lincoln Avenue from 11:30 pm until 2:30 am. Saturation patrols will take place throughout the city prior to the checkpoint in an effort to reduce impaired driving and traffic fatalities in Lakeland.
These efforts are part of the sustained Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest program sponsored by the Florida Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Likewise, the goal of announcing these Saturation Patrols is to make people think twice about drinking and then driving.
The Lakeland Police Department asks you to use a designated driver, public transportation, a taxi or call a friend that has not been drinking to take you home. There is nothing wrong with having a few drinks with friends, the problem is when your judgment becomes impaired and you make the choice to drink and drive. Impaired driving by alcohol and drugs kills and injures thousands of innocent people a year and is a totally preventable crime.
Remember, if you are Over the Limit, you will be Under Arrest.
SOS/DUI Enforcement Unit – Saving lives daily by enforcing Impaired Driving Laws.
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How to Create a Relationship Household
If you live with immediate family members who also have eligible Fidelity accounts, you can "household" those accounts to potentially qualify for enhanced services and features. Grouping accounts to create a relationship household may provide you with a good opportunity to increase everyone's collective investing power.
What are the benefits of creating a relationship household?
Even though you'll continue to maintain separate accounts, we can use the combined total assets of a household to improve certain service features on each of the accounts individually. In other words, if you bundle multiple smaller accounts from various immediate family members in your household, collectively your assets may qualify for Fidelity's Preferred & Wealth Management Services. With upgraded accounts, you may enjoy additional benefits like a dedicated planning and guidance consultant, retirement planning tools and resources, and access to estate planning and personal trust services.
What do I need to know?
Everyone in your relationship household must be immediate family, which includes parents, grandparents, siblings, and children, and reside at the same address. Any service benefits earned will apply to all accounts included in the relationship household.
You'll need to have brokerage account numbers for the eligible accounts you'd like to include, or the Social Security or tax identification number for each account owner. If each member of the household would like all of his or her eligible accounts included, you will select All Accounts for Each Owner and provide Social Security numbers. If a member would prefer to have some of his or her accounts excluded, you will select Specific Accounts by Owner and only provide the account numbers to be included. Some people prefer to keep specific accounts private and therefore opt not to include them.
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- Repeat this process until you've listed Social Security numbers for everyone you'd like to include.
- Read through the Terms and Conditions and select the box indicating you agree. When you're done, select Submit.
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- You'll see a list of all your eligible accounts, as well as the option to add additional accounts. Choose "Yes, I'd like to add more accounts" and then select Continue.
- Enter the name and account number for each account you'd like to add. When you've included all the accounts you'd like included, select Continue.
- On the Review and Confirm page, look over the accounts you've added to make sure they are correct. Then read the Terms and Conditions and check the box indicating that you agree. Select Submit.
Once you've submitted your request, you'll see a confirmation with your confirmation number.
If you prefer, you can download the Householding form (PDF) or call us directly to complete this transaction.
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In 3 business days, your records will be updated and a single confirmation will be sent to the household by U.S. Mail in 7–10 business days. If you have qualified for a higher service level, such as Fidelity Premium ServicesSM or a Dedicated Guidance Consultant, you will receive a welcome packet and updated contact information in accordance with the benefits you've earned.
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Why See Dream Theater?
The Astonishing Played In Full
Never a band to skimp on ambition, Dream Theater's latest record is a sprawling concept album, running to 34 tracks. Spread over two 'Acts', The Astonishing tells the story of a band of rebels trying to overthrow an oppressive force. Among the characters involved, who all of their own vocal style and musical trademarks, are Emperor Nafyryus and Empress Arabelle.
Lead guitarist Joh Petruci has revealed the band may well think about turning The Astonishing into a Broadway show in the future, but for now they'll be playing it in its entirety live on this tour. As ever with Dream Theater, these shows are going to be spectacular fusions of music, lighting and stage design. Catch the prog metal giants when they hit Merriam Theater in Philadelphia, PA, Closed October 16, 2011
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January 29, 2012
I've always been well satisfied with the quality and selection of the food here. I think the owner is making sure that there is plenty of fresh food out on the steam tables and not trying to "stare you down". I think I'll go to Jin Shan now for a nice dinner!


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Laminate Wood flooring for duplex
My wife and I own a duplex and I would like to update the flooring in both sides. We live in one side and rent the other out. I have been looking at laminate wood flooring with a 50 yeAr warranty. I think Pergo was the manufacturer. I want something heavy duty, commercial grade and that is durable. I have heard that laminate is susceptible to water damage. I have also considered vinyl wood flooring. Right now I am dead set on laminate flooring. But does anyone really have experiences with both that can give me a definite answer on which to choose? I like the installation ease of both, but need more convincing which is better before I purchase the stuff.
Will I can say that if your dead set on laminate that you will want a 10 or 12mm grade laminate it's almost like engineered hardwood. The higher mm grade the better feel and look.
Don't buy it because of the warranty. All flooring products have so many loopholes in the warranty that they aren't worth much.
What kind of advice is that?.... You want a good warranty and you want to fallow it as well. Laminate is very simple to put down if you know what your doing.
If you get Pergo I say be VERY careful how you clean it. We moved into a house in 2005 that had it in the kitchen - it was newer. I guess we didn't pay attention and cleaned it with whatever. A few years later the shine was gone, it was dull and looked gross. I had to resort to using Mop & Glo on it and it's not pretty in socks. My poor kids.
This reulted in a huge ripping up of not only that layer but many layers below to subfloor and replacing with porecelain...which we are very happy with.
So lesson learned. Had the Pergo sill looked new I might have kept it but I guess I have a sour taste in my mouth about laminate.
Ammonia and warm water or the laminate cleaner they sell at box stores are the only thing safe for laminate.
What about water issues with laminate? Or would vinyl be a better option for a duplex? Some tenants respect other peoples property and some don't. I would like to choose an option that is extremely durable. I don't want to have to replace the floor after 3 years or so. Oh and thank you all for the feedback.
I have installed very many in apartments some just kitchens some hole apartments. The cheap laminates will last 5-7 years if taken care of and with more expensive laminates can double the those years.
I have it in my kitchen when the dishes are done its common cense to wipe the water drops up if any.
But the same token you don't want to put real expensive stuff in for the purpose.
Not to profile but the more $$ you rent out for likely better kept tenants.
Oh yeah that is what I plan on doing with rent. Currently I get 900 monthly out of a two bedroom, one and half bath, roughly 1000 sqr. Ft. The side we currently live could pull in close to 1200 monthly. It's a little larger, 1150 sqr. Ft., plus it has a 12 x16 shed, 12 x20 deck, which are new. A lot of amenities with the property. The kitchens and flooring of both units need an overhaul. They are not in bad condition, but I would like you said increase the rent with the addition of new flooring and cabinets. Probably closer to 1000 per month.
I think the laminate planks may be the way to go then. Does anyone else have any suggestions or recommendation on flooring type, quality, experiences, etc...
I am not a big fan of the laminate. Any water even over moping causes the floor to expand and seams to swell. In 5 years most floors look ugly. I would use a vinyl plank. Karndean makes the best. A little pricey but the only floor you will have to buy. For a rent house that is saying something.
Laminate Vs. Vinyl planks
Laminate flooring is a beautiful floor covering provided it is installed and maintained correctly.You can find some useful info on both here. The vinyl planks are not a real popular choice in this area but I have installed it several times with no complaints.In my opinion the laminate is a much better looking floor and is better ar hiding subfloor imperfections. Cost for installation varies by region and condition of installation surface.
I checked out the vinyl flanks from that company suggested above. Im having them send samples and a catalogue. I love the fact that they have the benefit of vinyl in that they are virtually waterproof. And they have textured planks too. So I think I may be going with this product if they samples are decent. Thank you everyone for your advice.
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Recycled Crafts Box Book
Great gift for kids! Encourage them to start living a green life! Author Laura Martin offers a host of one-of-a-kind, save-the-Earth craft ideas that you can make from things you would have thrown out or tossed into the recycling bin. Each project features step-by-step illustrated instructions, and a full-color photo of the finished artwork. Plus you'll learn fun facts about rubbish throughout history, where our garbage goes, and read stories of artists who - like you - make beautiful things from junk. Printed on recycled paper.
These are just awesome like scented markers without the mess. If you have kids you know what I mean!
frazier & wing make the loveliest mobiles ever, handcut pieces with multi-shaped elements. Elegant, ethereal, playful, colorful. Handmade in Portland, Oregon.
It is an amazing way to turn recycled scarps of fabric into works of art. I specially like how they all seem to be related although they are each unique.


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Iraq Vet: Williams Brought Me Joy
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With the sad passing of Robin Williams, we've been reading and hearing many friends, family and fans offering their personal tributes. Each has had a certain charm and maybe offered us a quick memory of a moment when the late comedian entertained us in some way.
I came across one tribute, though, that stood out in a different way.
As you might expect, Williams' star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was almost immediately inundated with visitors once the news of his passing became public. One man that chose to stop by the scene was Iraq War veteran, Christopher Mulrooney. He made his way to honor Williams because he said, "He brought me joy at a time when I was most depressed."
It's easy to remember Robin Williams for all of the movies and TV appearances he made. But many people forget his charitable work.
Mulrooney spoke of a time in 2003 when he was stationed in Iraq. Williams was there to perform for troops. While on duty backstage, Mulrooney had a run in with Williams. "He surprised me by putting his arm around me and startled me. I turned with my rifle and he said, 'Note to self: Do not startle soldiers on guard duty."
The two had a short exchange that Mulrooney says he'll never forget and said he wanted to pay tribute to the comedian who "brought so much cheer to so many troops."
"I wish we could have been there for him when he needed love and support," said Mulrooney.
That last quote made me tear up. RIP, Robin Williams.


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Statistics`NormalDistribution` doesn't work?
I'm not a Mathematica newbie but I thought I was going mad until I noticed
that even this copy from the helpbrowser doesn't get any results:
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- - Introduction. (http://www.sailnet.com/forums/introduce-yourself/86893-introduction.html)
Hello everyone, I am brand new to this site. Have sailed for quite afew years.
Now, I am looking for my own sail-boat.
Can someone give me their hoonest opinion of a 11 metre S2 sail-boat. I found one with a damaged engine and was thinking of either repairing or replacing it. The present engine is a VW Pathfinder (diesel) The asking is $18K. My thoughts are that for twice the price I could buy one that already runs.
Re: Introduction.
Hello everybody, I am new in this forum and this is my first contact.
After many years of dreaming on sailing I have decided to go ahead and either build or buy a boat. Not yet sure about the size and shape but it will be for not so young people...and I look forward to it.
I am very fond of the 'Seraffyn' lines and the size suits me
Retired now and stationed 37º 07' 44'' N / 08 32' 00'' W .
I will keep everybody posted. Good health and best luck to all of you
Re: Introduction.
The S2 11.0 is a pretty good boat. Aft cockpit or center? I think I'd prefer the aft cockpit in that size.
Now about the engine. What, specifically is the 'damage'? Unlike many I'm rather partial to these powerplants, having owned a couple over the last 20 years. Inexpensive parts, LOTS of power, reliable track record - few cars have the record of the Rabbit diesel.
Support is still available from Pathfinder in Montreal.. and you could rebuild the entire engine for the price of an injector pump from someone like Volvo...
However buying a 'fixer upper' as a first boat may not be the best move - you're quite right that you could be sailing tomorrow with a different boat that doesn't need major work, and a serious engine problem qualifies unless you're very comfortable doing that kind of work.
Buyers market these days so maybe keep looking but even so......
Re: Introduction.
This is the only classically styled bluewater boat I know of designed for a homebuilder. It appears to have good sailing qualities and a sturdy design.
In this case the client and myself the designer were designing for a singlehanded voyage that included a non-stop leg of over 6000 miles so some serious stores needed to be carried.
Designed for the amateur builder, everything in the boat is designed to be built at home with normal hand tools using materials from the local lumberyard There is nothing here that is difficult, or beyond an average handyman.
[...] she can be shortened right down almost to storm canvas without having to change sails which makes shorthanded sailing much easier.
Note that the skipper reports that during the prototypes maiden voyage he was able to have the boat self steer in a wide variety of conditions, and on most courses without the use of the windvane, and that at one point he'd been sailing for 36 hours without touching the tiller.
The coast off Tauranga is shallow for many miles out, and there is nothing out there to break the waves that set up on the sandy bottom not far under the surface. It had been blowing gale force onshore for days, kicking up a monster swell from the south east, then the wind swung west south west 20 /25 knots plus making a 2 metre high chop running at right angles to the established 3 m high storm surge. The combination made for an irregular and uncomfortable mix which had some waves combine to be a good 5 m high.
We found that we could cook down below when the conditions outside were a lot like the inside of a washing machine and that the cockpit was a very secure and comfortable place for us to weather the storm.
The best design that Welsford had before was the Swaggie. I was impressed by how sturdy the boat was in its design and it was quite roomy inside for a boat of its size. However, with Sundowner, I feel like he finally has a grown up design. This seems similar to a Flicka in terms of size but it might be more comfortable and it seems rigged more like a Bristol Channel Cutter. The only disadvantage I can see is that it is only 21' long. However, I see that the bow and transom are nearly vertical so it is probably equivalent to a 25' boat with more sweep. I guess if I wanted a wooden boat for a transatlantic trip I would be looking at this one really hard.
You might compare it with some of these: Atom Voyages - Good Old Boats List
Re: Introduction.
Hello Brehm62,
Yes. When I mentioned Seraffyn I was referring to Lin&Larry Pardey's first Hess designed hull. I read all their books written while cruising on this boat and became aware of most of these small vessel capabilities.
I am also aware that she will not be easy to build with limited knowledge and tooling. I have however local support of professional buiders
Thank you for your words, guidance and suggestions on the most applicable boat designs. I am still assessing a number of conditions and plans. No decision has yet been made.http://www.sailnet.com/forums/images...s/confused.gif
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Join us for our Spring Garden Market, our premier plant sale, sustainable gardening showcase and vendor fair, at beautiful History San José!
Choose from our huge variety of tomato, pepper, herb, and flower seedlings that we raise right here in Santa Clara Valley. We grow varieties not readily available elsewhere, selected for outstanding taste, beauty, and performance in our soil and climate. Get a quick overview of all of our plant offerings or use this handy checklist.
Please note: Cash or check only for our plant sale and Green Elephant Sale. Many vendors accept credit cards.
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Join us for 45-minute talks by Master Gardeners throughout the day, from tips on growing great tomatoes to gardening in a drought. Schedule of talks
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Whatever you call it, a garage sale, a rummage sale, or a re-purposing event, it's a great opportunity to pick up gently used tools, pots, books, trellises and more at bargain prices while benefiting the Master Gardener program.
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Get your gardening questions answered by Master Gardeners at our Information Tables. Bring plants samples to our Hotline LIVE! table for diagnosis, learn about waterwise plants, animal pest control, tool care, and more.
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Lining Main Street will be 40+ booths ranging from plant nurseries, gardening societies, urban farmers, beekeepers and conservation groups to vendors of containers and raised beds, apparel, mosaics and even chicken coops. List of vendors
Let our Plant Daycare watch your purchases while you browse the vendor fair, attend gardening talks, have lunch from the gourmet food trucks, or simply enjoy the sights of beautiful History San Jose.Visit Event Website >>
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Hi, I'm a mother of 4 kids! I'm down to my ideal weight- 115lbs at 5feet 4inches. However, due to the 4 pregnancies, I have really lose skin, a bit of fat and stretch marks under my belly button....no matter how much weight I lose, that will never go away! I've decided to have a TT but there are so many surgeons to choose from in the bay area...it's getting a bit overwhelming. Any recommendations would be great! Thanks!


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Kavinsky Beats Daft Punk To The Disco
While every music nerd in the galaxy has been geeking out over the new 15 second sound clip from some unreleased, unnamed Daft Punk song, I've been jamming to something that you can actually listen to. While the Daft Punk robots are upgrading to an new operating system, equally French house producer Kavinsky dropped "OutRun," a collection of heavy hitting vintage disco tunes. You may recognize Kavinsky as a key music contributor behind "Drive," the 2011 Ryan Gosling/Carey Mulligan movie. In fact, "Nightcall," the albums signature tune also appears on "OutRun."
The album is very 1980s, very synthy, and actually available. My guess is "OutRun" looks like and sounds like whatever new stuff Daft Punk will drop in May so the question is, why wait around when something equally good already exists?


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Hi there. First post to to forums, yay!
The pan law has to do with the fact, that when playing sound from 2 speakers at the same time, the sounds panned to middle will have a boost of about 6 decibels without compensation. The most common pan law is -3dB, which means things panned dead center will be boosted about 3 decibels.
It is a workflow thing and the pan law affects the way your stereo system fits your acoustics and how mono compatible your stereo mix will be. For example having a -6dB rule will play at the same level in mono as your stereo mix, because the center position level is compensated in full. -4.5dB law has been said to have been designed for very good, acoustically designed rooms and is closer to being totally mono-compatible. Most commonly this was used on old Solid State Logic consoles. The -3dB law is the most commonly used because it is a good compromise.
Some laws can be more suited for different listening/monitoring environments. It probably makes no big difference to the end product, but I have noticed that using a steeper pan law can make panning sound wider when mixing, because it automatically changes/compensates the level more.
I prefer -3 and -4.5 laws.
I'm not sure of the equal loudness though. I assume it uses some kind of a designed curve, but I'm not sure. Maybe it boosts the side and attenuates the center at the same time? Could it be doing +3dB compensation on sides and -3dB at center?
All the best, Werihukka