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A wide man in a polyester suit is belting out 'New York, New York' under a swaying chandelier. Outside, smokers huddle like crows on the heated terrace. By the bar, a bossy transvestite struts unconvincingly. 'That's Madame,' our new friend Verity whispers, 'she owns the joint.'
It's late and we're at Folkestone's Skuba Bar, the night before our 40-mile, four-day trek along the coast of south-east Kent. Tomorrow we'll stagger to Dover, and in the following days head on to Deal, Ramsgate and Margate, the idea being to peer into these towns on the eve of the opening next year of High Speed 1, the fast train line from London that will transform this area, neglected since the advent of the package holiday.
The next morning, under a grey duvet of sky, Russell, my partner, and I step out of Hotel Relish, a grand Victorian pile and, fuzzy-headed, feel the ennui of the seaside town: grubby villas, care homes with fading signs, an empty ice-cream parlour.
But we turn a corner, and find hope, like the blustery wind, surging through the high street: it has a gleaming new £30m shopping centre, Bouverie Place, and the Creative Quarter - steep cobbled streets, wholefood cafes and galleries - is as hip as Brighton. Civic pride is everywhere. 'There's a farmers' market on the harbour, a brilliant amphitheatre, and a coastal park with pine trees,' Verity had enthused last night, passing round the tequilas. 'For me, moving from Wolverhampton, that was difficult to grasp.'
But it's time to leave. Curving round the harbour, we climb the steep undulating cliff towards Dover. This 10-mile stretch, known as Hellfire Corner in 1940, is scarred by war. Heads bowed, eyes watering in the wind, we pass the Battle of Britain memorial, a propeller-shaped landmark dominated by a contemplative pilot gazing out to sea. Further along, air-raid shelters dot the cliff.
In the car park for Western Heights, a nature reserve near Dover, lone men sit in cars staring at the harbour. The town below seems empty. The Roman Painted House is closed. We wonder why, with such potential, Dover feels so down. Peter, our host at Blakes, a restaurant-with-rooms on Castle Street, has an explanation: 'People pass through: 15 million step off the ferries every year. Only 150,000 actually visit.'
Nightspot Funky Monkey is empty tonight, but its dress policy is chilling: 'No sportswear, shorts, vests, sleeveless T-shirts, hoodies, baseball caps, chunky jewellery, rings.' We climb the hill instead and discover the White Horse pub, a quirky shrine to cross-Channel swimming, with pen-scrawled walls and ceiling. 'Tough swim but job done,' writes Graham Coleman (16 hours 42 minutes).
Next morning things improve, with a breakfast of creamy scrambled eggs and home-smoked salmon. Then we head to the port to meet our friends Nikki and Julia for the 12-mile hike to Deal.
It's Saturday, and the route is busy. We career down a pine-filled slope to St Margaret's Bay to pose for pictures outside Noel Coward's beach house, and arrive at sundown in Deal's Middle Street conservation area. It's hard to believe that this gentrified town, with its delis and antique shops, once had a reputation for smuggling. Daniel Defoe called it 'barbarous'. Its popularity with wealthy Londoners dates from the 1960s, when a gay estate agent, Roger Bright, started selling cottages to theatrical friends. It's unlike Dover in that no one passes through, according to Ralph Cades, a shop owner: 'People only come to Deal for a purpose.'
After a night at a charming boutique B&B, Number One, we're back on the beach. The 12-mile stretch from Deal to Ramsgate slogs in a straight line past the suburbs of Sandwich, an industrial estate and a stretch of dual carriageway. We pass household waste sites, sheet metal works, and scrapyards, before we hit Pegwell Bay, the low sun bouncing off the mud.
It's the last morning. The others have gone back to London and I sit alone on the veranda of the Royal Harbour Hotel in Ramsgate, one of the great Victorian resorts, watching the orange-red streaks in the sky. This can't be England, I think, as I hop over the road to the emerald green marina, tasting the slight saltiness in the air. The owners of bars with Ibizan names such as Enoteca or Rokka are setting tables and chairs outside as, with a final glance at the crescent of Regency townhouses, I leave for Margate.
Even alongside the moribund bungalows that line the route around Thanet, life twinkles. 'Off We Go Laughing,' giggles one commemorative bench, 'In memory of my dear old cockney mum,' rasps another, as the smell of fresh-mown grass heralds Broadstairs, where I grew up. I recollect my childhood, learning the alphabet here in the sand, and gulp down the colours of the boats by the jetty - red, yellow and blue.
Margate has many claims to fame - the first resort to introduce bathing machines (1753) and deck chairs (1898), the 'loveliest skies in Europe' (Turner), Ramsgate's 'nom de plume' (Oscar Wilde) - but on a Monday it's snoozing, with Droit House gallery and most of the old town shut. The lovely old Walpole Bay Hotel, where Tracey Emin occasionally gives readings, is deserted. And the jetty is closed because its fishermen's huts are being reinvented as cafes in time for summer.
A stroll in town reveals culture everywhere: students have designed boards for empty shopfronts, the former M&S is now the Turner Contemporary Project Space and a purpose-built Turner gallery is due to open in 2010. A boutique hotel will open alongside the Turner. And still the arcades on the esplanade bleep and flash. 'We're living with the legacy of mismanaging Margate's heritage,' says Stephen Roper, of the Old Town Gallery. 'But it's all changing.'
The sun is setting. I stand in the vast bay, where TS Eliot, post-breakdown, realised (in 'The Wasteland') that he could 'connect nothing with nothing'. Gulls peck on the red-gold ripples of sand. A woman stands, hands deep in the pockets of her orange cagoule. Eastern European voices echo by the water's edge.
Margate's clotted identity - multiculturalism, history, hallucinatory seafront - seems to bring together the disparate elements of this trip: fear, hope, change. As the famous sign says outside the station: Dreamland Welcomes You.
Stephen Emms travelled by rail with Southeastern (0845 000 2222; southeasternrailway.co.uk) from London to Folkestone (single fare £23.20) and from Margate to London (£16.90).
He stayed at Hotel Relish, Folkestone, doubles from £90 (01303 850952; hotelrelish.co.uk); Blakes of Dover, from £50 (01304 202194; blakesofdover.com); Number One, Deal (01304 364459; numberonebandb.co.uk) from £65; Royal Harbour Hotel, Ramsgate (01843 591514; royalharbourhotel.co.uk) from £98.
More great seaside walks...
North Norfolk coast
For an easy stroll amid beautiful coastal scenery, take the five-mile circular route that starts at Blakeney Harbour in north Norfolk. You'll follow part of the Norfolk Coastal Path, cross fresh and salt water marshes, and visit the villages of Blakeney, Cley-next-the-Sea and Wiveton. It's an area rich in flora and fauna, with diverse birdlife, and plants such as common sea lavender, which turns the salt marshes purple in summer. Highlights include Blakeney Point, which is home to a colony of seals.
Embleton Bay, Northumberland
This eight-and-a-half mile circular walk, starting in Dunstan Steads, offers stunning views of some of the UK's most dramatic and varied coastline - from sweeping sandy beaches and rolling dunes to high rocky cliffs topped by imposing castles. You begin by heading south-east to Craster village, then join the Northumberland Coast Path heading north, passing Dunstanburgh Castle, and continuing up along the dunes and golden sands of Embleton Bay into the Newton Pool Nature Reserve, before heading back down to Dunstan Steads.
The Causeway Coast, Antrim, Northern Ireland
Starting at the Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre, this demanding 12-mile hike heads east along the rugged coast to Carrick-a-Rede. There are some steep climbs, rewarded by fantastic cliff-top views, and you'll pass Dunseverick Castle and the tiny church of St Gobhan (said to be the smallest church in Ireland). Thrills include crossing the rope bridge 85ft above the sea to Carrick-a-Rede island at the end of the walk - it's taken down each autumn and re-erected every spring.
· Extracted from 'Coast: The Walks', (BBC Books, £16.99). To order a copy for £15.99 with free UK p&p go to observer.co.uk/bookshop or call 0870 836 0885


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I'm looking into doing tansactional lending, starting in Arizona. I'll be setting up an LLC do this.
What kind of attorney do I need? Corporate? Contract law? Banking? Other?
What questions do I need to ask
my CPA?
my attorney?
After that, for each transaction,
What kind of standard fees will I have as lender?
A few are wire transfer fees, both from my bank to the title co and back, fees that my bank may have for wiring money at a specific time period, phone calls to title company in the buyer's area, to the buyer, other office fees. What might that include, and amount to?
Do I set a single fee amount, or different for levels?
$X for loans up to $49,999K, $XX for loans 50 to 99,999, $XXX for 100K to 149K, etc?
What kind of information do I need from the borrower?
What kind of documents/paperwork do I need?
promissory note
proof of funds, from me to borrower
what else?
I have to ask - given that you know absolutely nothing about this business what makes you think you should get into it?
I suggest you start by researching the AZ statutes to find out what the requirements and restrictions are for lending instirutions.
Transactional lending is a specialized form of hard money lending. As such, the documents and paperwork you need are not much different than that, however the terms you will be offering are greatly different. As far as fee's go, it's your business so you can charge whatever you want, but will need to make sure that you do so in accordance with any usury laws in your state. Additionally, many states may require a specific license for businesses to provide loans. In some cases, this requires a mortgage broker license, in others, there may be a state level lenders license you can apply for (each with different restrictions).
You can see what other lenders have done as far as price ranges (e.g. www.tempofunding.com).
Finally, you should be very aware of the nuances required for transactional lending since the nature of the loans are subject to very specific criteria that is different than a hard money loan used for a rehab project for example. There have been some noted issues recently in AZ where many title companies have refused to do transactions leveraging transactional financing (back to back closings), so you may want to speak to a few title companies and get the latest news.
I have to ask - given that you know absolutely nothing about this business what makes you think you should get into it?
Yeah, I gotta ask the same question.
I suggest you find somebody who's already doing it and see if they'll train you.
Here's some leads:
Your questions indicate that you have very little familiarity with transactional lending. It's a competitive business, and if you don't know the ropes, you are taking a huge risk in this undertaking. You should know what's involved in this kind of lending, how to evaluate the risk of any proposed loan, and how to take steps to reduce your exposure. IMO you'd do well getting some experience in this industry before opening up your lending firm.
But, to get to your questions, you want to at least consult a business attorney and a tax attorney for advice on what business structure will best work for you; what licenses, etc., you'll need; drafting of contracts, organizational documents (e.g. charter, operating agreement), and other documents you'll need; what the laws are for lending in your state, including usury laws, along with federal rules like the Truth-in-Lending Act; what the federal and state tax rules are and how to keep the tax bite as low as possible, and so forth.
As for fees, you have a lot of flexibility there, but you need to know what the going rates and typical rate structures are in your area if you want to be competitive.
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SLIDELL - Officers arrested two people on animal cruelty charges after Slidell Police rescued a puppy that was locked in a vehicle Sunday afternoon.
Police said they responded to the parking lot of Northshore Square Mall after they received calls from witnesses reporting the puppy in distress in a vehicle with the windows barely cracked. Police said when they got there the temperature was already around 92 degrees, and officers chose to break into the vehicle and rescue the puppy.
The puppy was found to be dehydrated and lethargic when police rescued it from the vehicle, and the animal was handed over at the scene to Slidell Animal Control to be treated for exposure to high temperatures.
Slidell Police said the dog's owners did not return to the vehicle for another half hour, and estimated the temperatures in the car were likely close to 150 degrees while the puppy was still inside.
Police arrested 23-year-old Lajessica McKenzie and 20-year-old Carleisha Shelly for simple cruelty to animals when they returned to the vehicle. The women told officers they didn't think they would be shopping for a long period of time, according to investigators.
"People need to realize that leaving a child or animal inside of a vehicle during the summer can be deadly. My officers are instructed to take any action necessary to preserve life, whether it is a child or an animal," says Slidell Police Chief Randy Smith.
Slidell Animal Control said the puppy was doing well as of Monday morning, and will be housed at the Slidell Animal Shelter until it is determined if the women will be allowed to have the dog back.


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Bobby Ray, stage name B.o.B, made a stop in Charlotte, NC to give bloggers, DJ's and members of the media a first hand listen at his upcoming album 'Underground Luxury'. The youngest in charge, DJ A.C.E. was there to capture the moment and had the chance to sit down and talk with the rapper about his latest project. 'Underground Luxury' is hitting stores December 17th, and majority of the album was produced by B.o.B himself. Talk about talented!
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Ravens vs Broncos Point Spreads 2013 NFL Season Opener
The reigning Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens visit Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos, Thursday September 5th, to open up the 2013-14 NFL regular season and what a way to open it up with a much hyped game. As you can recall, the Ravens eliminated the Broncos from the AFC Divisional round with a 38-35 double-overtime victory, in Denver. The Broncos were looking like Super Bowl favorites, up till that point. Now Peyton Manning looks to exact revenge on these Ravens, which he has done in previous years after losing in the playoffs. Here are the Ravens vs Broncos NFL Point Spreads for the 2013 NFL Season Opener. NFL oddsmakers have the Broncos listed as -9.5 point home favorites over the Ravens with the total set at 48 points.
The Ravens are a team top-heavy at wide receiver and paper-thin in the backfield. Rookie WR's Aaron Mellette and Marlon Brown have made the cut; Baltimore currently houses a whopping seven pass-catchers. The Ravens will go into the season with Torrey Smith, Jacoby Jones and Brandon Stokley as their top three targets, but Mellette and Brown have an opportunity for big contributions right away after outstanding summers.
Baltimore is down to just Ray Rice and Bernard Pierce at the runningback position, which isn't a bad thing. Rice played all 16 games and finished with 1,143 yards rushing with 9 touchdowns and one fumble, while Pierce ended with 532 yards rushing with one touchdown and no fumbles.
Elvis Dumervil, 29, is one of the key pieces to a new-look Ravens defense. Baltimore no longer has Ray Lewis and Ed Reed running the show. The Ravens watched their leader in sacks (Paul Kruger) and interceptions (Cary Williams) from last season's championship team sign elsewhere in free agency. They also cut last season's leader in tackles (Bernard Pollard). Dumervil brings something the Ravens have lacked over the years — a Pro Bowl pass-rusher to line up opposite of Terrell Suggs. Over the past six seasons, Suggs has had one only teammate record more than seven sacks in a season. Dumervil has the most sacks over the past three seasons with 37.5, which is 11 more than anyone else in the league.
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The Broncos announced that Julius Thomas was named the Broncos' official starting tight end and Ronnie Hillman remains first in line at running back. Hillman took most of the first-team reps throughout training camp, with rookie Montee Ball stuck as the backup. Knowshon Moreno is No. 3 on the Broncos' depth chart, but he could be very active on passing downs. Thomas is the most explosive athlete of the tight end group and could get plenty of targets in the passing game, as the Broncos look to take advantage of single coverage.
Peyton Manning has done well in the past when it comes to avenging brutal playoff losses, and this can be marked back to the Indianapolis Colts slaughter of the New England Patriots on Monday night football in 2005. Manning was 0-7 at Foxboro up to that point and had repeatedly exited the playoffs at the Pats' hands, yet guided Indy to a 40-21 rout. More recently, Manning exacted revenge over a San Diego Chargers team he's historically had postseason (and regular season) trouble with, pulling the sweep in 2012. This campaign began with Denver picking apart the Pittsburgh Steelers, who famously upset Manning's Colts in the playoffs following a near-perfect regular season.
WR Wes Welker takes over the slot position, which sounds like the most perfect pairing on earth for Manning. Welker had 1,354 yards receiving with 6 touchdowns and three fumbles for the New England Patriots. Welker suffered a minor right ankle sprain during a preseason game on August 17th but expects to be ready for Thursday's game against the Ravens.
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Betting news on England, Phil Taylor and today's racing
Football players across the country have less than a day to come up with a good injury excuse before this round of bobbins international friendlies. Wayne Rooney and Theo Walcott got their excuses in early for England who face Sweden on Wednesday. The two teams met in Euro 2012 where England won 3-2 in one of the best games for the Three Lions at the tournament. Sweden are slight favourites at 8/5 with England at 17/10. The draw is an attractive 9/4.
Elsewhere Ireland face Greece in what could be one of the dullest international games of the week, with both clubs not renowned for their scintillating attacking play. Ireland are just edging favouritism for that one at 6/4. Manager-less Scotland are the odds-on 8/13 favourites when they travel to Luxemburg and will be looking for a stark improvement after losing their last two matches.
There is some appealing football on Wednesday though with Holland taking on Germany in what could be a very spicy affair and Italy hosting France in a clash between two of the world's top international teams.
The Grand Slam of Darts continues from Wolverhampton today with 15-time champion of the world, Phil 'The Power' Taylor facing the BDO's Scott Waites on the oche.
James Wade, Simon Whitlock and Michael Van Gerwen are just some of the other players in action in the second round of games from the group stages. Phil 'The Power' Taylor is 6/4 to win the tournament outright for the fifth time in his career after two-time world champion Adrian Lewis was dumped out of the competition last night.
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Racing today comes from Huntingdon, Lingfield, Sedgefield and Kenilworth.
The Sun newspaper's top tipster Templegate has a leading fancy in the 3.00pm handicap chase at Lingfield.
'It's no secret that Water Gate has a great chance', says the tipster. 'On the likely testing ground his light weight is a big plus, as is his ability to go fresh. He has also gone well at Lingfield before. He was only beaten five lengths when second to Master Milan over hurdles on his return last season and is 29lb better off today'.


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The first gun is a Smith & Wesson 4506-1 with a Bianchi 7500 paddle holster, 2 spare mags, and a Bianchi 2 mag holster for $490.
The second gun is a Llama 1911 .22LR with a nylon holster (unknown make), 4 spare mags, 2 mag holster, extra Llama grips, nylon belt for $220.
I bought the two guns above, but I'm thinking about another one. The same guy I got those from also has a Berretta 92FS (I think it's an FS, could be an "F" or an "S") 9mm with a holster (unknown make) and 2 spare mags for $360. I couldn't get this one at the time because was holding it for someone. But that person keeps giving him the runaround and he's getting close to letting me have it.
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Apple's set to show off its latest iPod on September 9th @ 10am PST/1PM Eastern.
So what's up Jobs' sleeve?
[via Gizmodo]
My predictions:
Touch and Nano both get cameras, microphones.
No more classic.
"iPod Touch" becomes just "iPod"
Nano gets a 16×9 touchscreen, loses the clickwheel, gets bump to 16gb/32gb.
Touch (iPod) gets bumped to 32gb/64gb, with the 64 on a delayed release (maybe 2 week wait), because it was included at the last minute to gain an edge over ZuneHD.
And on September 9th, Rock Band: The Beatles and the remastered Beatles catalog also get released.I wonder if there might be one more thing…..
After the success of the new Shuffle, the Nano will also lose its main interface and will be operated through the headphone controls. Yes, including the camera.
As for serious predictions, I dunno. I guess the camera for the Touch/Nano is pretty much guaranteed, and beyond that, I guess just some basic tweaking and storage bumps.
Sigh, another company tries to steal the thunder of the Dreamcast's 10th anniversary.
World Domination, that's what is up Steve's sleeve.
Here are my predictions:
Shuffle: One of three things here — either the line is eliminated, the design goes back to a device with built-in controls, or Apple goes the other direction and integrates the iPod directly into the headphones. Whatever it is, I can see them announcing it in nine colors to tie it into the 09-09-09 date.
Nano: Given how flash prices have been dropping, I suspect a memory and battery boost bringing it more in line with the iPod Classic. Maybe a camera, although I doubt it'll be the autofocus one from the 3GS. They could also do this one in nine colors.
Classic: I agree with TJ S. Given how cheap flash is becoming, the hard drive based iPod's days are numbered. If they don't eliminate the line, I don't expect many improvements.
Touch: The camera is pretty much a given. A speed boost and magnetometer to match the 3GS would be nice too.
"The iPhone 3GS is a great phone, and a great experience. It's fast, it's functional, and it has the world's largest collection of mobile software.
But say you like the smaller form factor and storage of an iPod Touch. Or what if you already have a phone you like, or a service provider you prefer? What if you want mobile data, but don't need mobile telephone service?
That's why we've included CDMA and quad-band GSM radios and an unlocked SIM card in every iPod. Now every pocket – on every carrier, everywhere – can have the iPhone data experience in any size and configuration they want, and every iPod can connect you to the world anywhere, at any time."
It's a pipe dream, but it'd make quite a splash, eh?
I love that your article pic omits the current Shuffle. Zing!
If Apple dumps the Classic and doesn't offer an alternative with AT LEAST 180GB, I will be disappointed! I am down to my last 12GB on my 160GB iPod classic and need a new model that can hold my massive music library..
massive ILLEGAL music library???
I agree with HB_DAD, except I've had way more than my 160gb classic can hold for a good 6 months now. It's really a pain to have to go through and select what goes on and what doesn't. I would be sorely disappointed in a 180gb. 200+ is what it needs to be. I was completely shocked when they did away with the 160gb. I mean, 120gb is just not even close to being enough for anyone that listens to more than just what's played on the radio. I'd like a 250gb (I know it won't happen right now) so that I could at least put everything I have back on it and have some room to grow. I think eliminating the large capacity iPod would be the worst movie Apple could make. They are really the only ones in that category. I think the touch is cool, and i'd be a fun toy, but as far as a music storage device, 32gb (even if they up it to 64gb) is just not gonna cut it.
I will also be extremely annoyed if there is no larger capacity iPod, but that's what all the strongest rumors are at this point. Having sold me on the concept of a portable music library, I feel as though Apple has pulled a bait-and-switch on me. I purchased my car stereo system primarily because it was designed for browsing the iPod from the dash, which has me fairly locked in to the iPod platform, making it non-trivial for me to switch to another platform with more capacity, such as Archos. I've toyed with the idea of having more than one iPod, but that is a music library management nightmare, especially with iTunes. Seriously, by now we should have a 320 GB iPod, especially given the increased amount of video that is being consumed. I am bitter.


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SAM SHUTTER: On reforming immigration
March 27, 2013 10:20 AM
What about giving illegal immigrants in this country a yellow, green or whatever color card that would allow them to obtain work, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement would know who and where they are?
Then they could apply for full citizenship if they so wished by filling out the proper forms according to the existing immigration rules/regulations like other people wishing to immigrate here.
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Developing a vibrant pedestrian environment is one of the goals of the Pedestrian Master Plan. Destinations that generate pedestrian traffic such as transit stations, parks, schools, grocery stores, and libraries play a key role in creating vibrancy. However, not all destinations generate the same levels of pedestrian activity.
The pedestrian demand methodology tells us where people walk by providing a measure of the potential for pedestrian activity in an area. Pedestrian demand is determined by the presence of pedestrian attractors and generators and includes population and employment forecasts for 2025. The pedestrian demand assessment identifies existing destinations such as parks, schools, and libraries that are likely to attract pedestrians and identifies "hot spots" where pedestrian destinations are located near one another
However, not all destinations generate the same levels of pedestrian activity. For example, a regional transit station is likely to generate more pedestrian traffic than a local bus stop. Multi-family residential buildings and regional destinations such as the Pike Place Market are likely to generate more pedestrian activity than low density office and retail uses. In addition, the distances people are willing to walk to and from different types of destinations vary. For example, people may be more likely to walk farther to a transit station than to a coffee shop. Examples of high, medium, and low pedestrian generators are shown below.
The purpose of the demand methodology is to provide a practical tool for making relative comparisons of pedestrian conditions throughout Seattle, both today and in the future. This information is then mapped to inform the vision for a long-term pedestrian system and encourage objective, targeted, and strategic decisions about pedestrian improvements. The Pedestrian Demand Map shows where pedestrians are expected to be throughout Seattle.
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The flora is looking great, nice work. The thing that's always brought me down is the lack of contrast b/w the ground / terrain textures, and everything else. It's a fantastic landscape with all that verticality, but it ends up looking like a wall of olive green most of the time.
I have no idea what could be done about that, but I'd be interested to see what the world would like if that moss texture that covers most of the place was replaced with something else - fallen autumn leaves?
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Girls district basketball
7A-9, Steinbrenner 51, Freedom 39: Having already clinched the third-year program's first playoff berth, the Warriors added the first district crown to their list of accomplishments from this season. Junior Bailey Hooker led Steinbrenner with 16 points and added five blocks.
6A-11, Jefferson 52, Sickles 48: Down by as many as 12 in the first half, Jefferson switched to a box-and-one defense in an attempt to contain Sickles guard Bre Crum. Dragons senior Shayla Upshaw was able to slow Crum, and Jefferson tied the game at 23 and never trailed by more than three down the stretch.
5A-11, Blake 35, Robinson 32: Senior Dominique Brown paced the Yellow Jackets with 20 points and junior Le'Area Wilkerson added 10 as Blake was able to hold off No. 1 seed Robinson.
4A-9, Tampa Catholic 62, Holy Names 45: Thanks to a tremendous third-quarter effort from junior Brittany Betts, the Crusaders were able to beat Holy Names for the third time this season en route to their fourth consecutive district title. Senior Kai Jones led the scorers with 24 points.
Boys region soccer
Gaither 1, George Jenkins 0 (forfeit): Quite literally, 11th-year Gaither boys soccer coach Eric Sims has effortlessly picked up his 200th career victory. Lakeland George Jenkins, the Cowboys' opponent in the Class 4A region semifinals, was forced to forfeit for using an ineligible player in Tuesday's 3-1 victory against Freedom. Gaither automatically advances to Tuesday's region final, where it will seek a second straight final four berth.
Jesuit 2, Palmetto 1 (OT): Jesuit senior Brett Durrance's 20-yard blast from the top of the box with 2:25 to play in overtime lifted the Tigers (18-3-1) in the Class 3A semis. Durrance's winner avenged a three-goal playoff loss to Palmetto — which tied the score with a penalty kick in the 70th minute — on the Tigers' pitch two winters ago. "Oh my gosh," said Durrance, whose team hosts Immokalee in Tuesday's region final. "I can't give you a statement. I've never felt this before." Durrance, who scored the Tigers' other goal in the 51st minute, took a through ball from Jacob Vila, cut past one defender and drilled a right-footed shot to the left corner for the winner.
Berkeley Prep 3, Clearwater Central Catholic 1: Senior Justin Vogel, junior Tyler Sacone and sophomore Daniel Felman each scored for Berkeley. The Buccaneers (17-7-2) are headed to their fifth consecutive region final, where they'll host West Palm Beach King's Academy on Tuesday. CCC's lone goal came on a Buccaneers own goal.
Tampa Prep 3, Indian Rocks Christian 1: One week after a historic win over the Terrapins in the district final, the Golden Eagles were unable to get past their nemesis again. IRC was able to match Tampa Prep in scoring opportunities with each team getting seven shots on goal. But the Terrapins scored two pivotal goals in the second half to pull away.
HomeTeam Hotshots
Standout performances from Friday night
Dominique Brown, Blake: With 20 points, the senior was responsible for 57 percent of her team's total offense as the Yellow Jackets beat Robinson 35-32.
Bre Crum, Sickles: The do-it-all senior scored 25 for Sickles, which fell just short against Jefferson, 52-48.
Brett Durrance, Jesuit: The prolific senior scored both goals — the last in overtime — in the Tigers' region semifinal win against Palmetto.
Kai Jones, Tampa Catholic: The senior turned in her fourth consecutive 20-point game and led the Crusaders with 24 in their 62-45 win over Academy of the Holy Names.
Marcus Hill, Armwood: The rangy junior collected a rare triple double (25 points, 17 rebounds, 14 blocks) in the Hawks' 81-65 romp of Lennard.
Troy Holston, Wharton: The 6-foot-4 junior scored a game-high 22 in the Wildcats' 63-53 triumph against Blake.
Shayla Wilson, Jefferson: The senior forward scored 21 as her team rallied to beat Sickles 52-48.
By the numbers
0 Times Crum has scored fewer than 10 points this year
4 Consecutive district titles for the Tampa Catholic girls hoops team
5 Consecutive region final berths for Berkeley Prep's boys soccer team, which earned No. 5 with Friday's 3-1 win vs. CCC
12 Consecutive wins for Steinbrenner's girls (who set a school record for wins this season) and Plant's boys basketball teams
14 Points Sickles girls guard Bre Crum scored in the first quarter alone Friday
200 Career victories for Gaither boys soccer coach Eric Sims, who didn't even have to fill out a roster for the milestone win. The Cowboys claimed Friday's 4A region semifinal by forfeit against Lakeland's George Jenkins. Sims' career mark is 200-50-19
"I forgot to wash our uniforms, so we weren't in our regular wardrobe. But we worked through it and fought back." — Jefferson coach Natanya Miller on what may be one reason her team came out flat before fighting back to beat Sickles
"It was terrible (two years ago) seeing the seniors cry and everything, because I know how much they worked for it. And now I'm in that position, so for me to score both goals, it was insane. I can't describe it." — Jesuit's Brett Durrance, reflecting on the region semifinal loss to Palmetto in 2010 and Friday's atoning victory
"We had a players-only meeting before practice Thursday, and whatever was said in there worked." — Steinbrenner coach JR Allen after his team's 51-39 win over Freedom
"Robinson has become a rival for our school in all of the girls sports, and both of these teams have a lot of young girls who have taken it to a different level." -- Blake head coach Marlin Steward on the budding competition between the two Tampa schools.
Compiled by staff writers Joey Knight and Laura Keeley.
Standout performance? Milestone achievement? Coaches are asked to call 1-800-333-7505, ext. 8123 no later than 11 each night to ensure their team is included in our roundup of memorable performances.


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Funeral services will be Tuesday, at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arlington with Pastor Fred Rosin officiating.
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It was only a matter of time. Following the release of the revolutionary shadow plus derailleur technology from the Shimano guys, who first revealed it on their XTR line, we were wondering whether or not SRAM was going to design something similar for their mountain bike derailleurs. Early this spring those questions have been answered, as the company officially unveiled the SRAM Type 2 clutch rear derailleur, which will now be available in several configurations of XX1, XO and X9 models. And may get trickled into their lower end models the following years to come, the same way Shimano has marketed the technology.
What exactly is it? The bouncing of the XO, and X9 rear mechanical and chain slap on the under side of a mountain bike frames chain stay is eliminated due to their Roller Bearing Clutch technology, which basically means inside the mechanical is contained a one-way type roller clutch. This prevents the lower pulley and arm from flipping back and forth over rough single track, something which can occasionally lead to the chain coming off your front chain rings, or just a very noisy ride as it punishes the lower side of your chain stays. With a press of a button the system can lock your pulley arm to the forward position, allowing the rear wheel to be easily removed and put back on. The needle bearings in the Type 2 setup are self lubricating to keep the action feeling smooth all the time. As for shifting action itself, it's described as 'consistent', how it differs to a regular shifter remains for the future of it getting everyday use. Shimano's design results in a noticeably heavier shift at the lever paddle, not a problem in itself, but just some differences in the two companies. These SRAM rear models are available for purchase in the XO, X9 all now on sale while supplies last. While the SRAM XX1 is shown at the bottom of the article.
Key Mechanical specifications:
XO Model Specs
- Exact Actuation for precise and dependable 10-speed performance
- Focused SRAM XO chassis design for all conditions and usage
- 235 grams (medium cage) clutch adds 30 grams to a standard RD
- 36-tooth cassette capable
- 3 cage lengths are available: short for DH, medium for 2X10 and long for 3X10
- Three graphic colors available: Silver, Black, or Red
- The XO Price is $260.00, now on sale for $162.00
Purchase Info for XO is located Here..
X9 Model Specs
- Exact Actuation for precise and dependable 10-speed performance
- Focused chassis design for all conditions and usage
- 250 grams (medium cage) clutch adds 30 grams to the standard style X9 Rear Derailleur
- 36-tooth cassette capable
- 3 cage lengths available: short for DH, medium for 2X10 and long for 3X10
- There are a couple of different graphic colors available in: Grey, and White
- The X9 is $116.00, now discounted to $84.00
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Specs for the XX1 Horizon shown above are:
- At 243 grams the XX1 is only slightly heavier than the other versions
- Recommended XX1 use: Mountain biking
- Bottom pull style
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GOING VIRAL: Little Boy Begs Jesus To Make It Warm
It's been a brutal winter so far in the Midwest. In fact, Chicago's own Tom Skilling has deemed this the coldest winter in 30 years.
We all want it to get warm soon but some of us are more vocal about it than others.
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Air pollution reaches unhealthy levels for some
INDIO, Calif. - Air pollution levels will edge up into the ``unhealthful for sensitive groups'' range in parts of the Inland Empire and in the Coachella Valley Tuesday, the Air Quality Management District warned.
Ozone levels will be at an estimated index level of 111 in the San Bernardino Valley and Coachella Valley, and an estimated 137 in the nearby San Bernardino Mountains.
The AQMD says air quality is designated ``unhealthful for sensitive groups'' when index levels are from 101 to 150. At this level, active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should limit
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Ozone levels will be below that level in the rest of Riverside County Tuesday, according to the AQMD, with peak ozone index levels predicted to be about 84 in the Riverside Valley, the Hemet/Elsinore area, and the San Gorgonio Pass area, including Banning and Beaumont.
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Rollei Profi Filter-Holder Systems come already equipped with adaptor rings. The purpose of an adaptor ring is to enable you to use your current lens with the filter holders for rectangular filters.
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Custom built Competition Ruger 22 45, scope, nice case, a lot of ammunition
I traded a VW for this pistol, and have killed a bit of paper with it over the last few years. Other than that, it's lived in the case that I call the "Sewing Machine."
I don't have exact details on a lot of it's build, but I can find out. I am not really a gun enthusiast, I do know that it shoots fantastic, even I was making really close groups. I was getting satisfactory results even at 50 yards, and I am a complete noob at the range. It was built to compete, by a pro, and I am only the third owner.
So, lets begin with the basics.
Type : Pistol
Action : Single
Caliber : 22 Long Rifle
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Grip : 45 style (I think)
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Sight : Ultradot 30mm on a B Square mount
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This pistol has won a handful of tournaments in very few hands. I never competed with it, but the previous two owners did. It's an economical way to shoot targets or compete, and fun to plink with too.
I will include a case of competition ammunition, about 3400 rounds, for the right price/trade.
Otherwise, I am looking to get $500 for it. Offers are welcome. Better have your purchase permit in hand too, because it's not going anywhere without it.
I would trade this for a nice tow dolly, or a usable car trailer. I need to get to Utah, and this isn't going with me. I will either sell it or trade it before I leave in about two months.
I have two offers on it right now, but a trade for a trailer would be nice and easy. Cash slips through hands so quickly, know what I mean?
One of the offers is from a good friend, and I am very inclined to sell it to him, but I am still waiting for the money. I will give him first right of refusal against any offer.
Located in Lansing, may be able to meet outside of Lansing. I am traveling to Silver Lake this week, and a few times more in the next few weeks. I will be there for opening weekend as well.
I am not interested in any single axle trailers, or any heavy equipment haulers. Tow dolly or serviceable tandem axle car hauler only. I can do some repairs to a trailer, but it should be worth repairing.
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- WKU Football Fan Fest has been scheduled for Sat. Aug 17 at the WKU Knicely Conference Center, located at WKU's South Campus, when the WKU football team will hold an autograph session and fans can enjoy a carnival like atmosphere, designed for all ages. The event runs from 2-4 p.m. with the entire event being free.
The event will be filled with inflatables, interactive games, balloon art, face painting, the dunk tank, a bungee run and more. Fans will have the opportunity to get autographs from the WKU football players and head coach Bobby Petrino. Special football autograph cards and 2013 schedule posters will be provided free of charge and fans can also pick up schedule cards for the 2013 season. The event also provides the chance to meet and take pictures with Big Red and learn routines from the WKU Cheer and Dance teams.
Kids ages 6-to-15 can also participate in the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick contest at this year's event. Individuals can register online for the NFL Punt, Pass and Kick contest at NFLPPK.com or sign up on the day of the event.
The first 500 fans at the event will also receive free food and drinks, including popcorn, cotton candy and snow cones.
WKU opens the 2013 season on Saturday, Aug. 31 when the Hilltoppers face Kentucky at LP Field in Nashville at 6:00 p.m. CT. Season tickets for the 2013 home football schedule are on sale now through WKUSports.com, by visiting the WKU Ticket Office in E.A. Diddle Arena or by calling 1-800-5 BIG RED.
In addition to season tickets, single game tickets for the game with Kentucky in Nashville on Aug. 31 at 6:00 p.m. CT are currently on sale. Tickets are priced at $67 for club level, $47 for lower level sideline, $32 for upper sideline and $22 for upper corner. To ensure seating in the WKU fan sections, all fans are encouraged to order tickets through the WKU Ticket Office. General public tickets may be ordered online at WKUSports.com or by calling 1-800-5-BIG RED or 270-745-5222 locally. Parking passes for this game may be ordered through Ticketmaster.com or through the WKU Ticket Office. The first 4,000 WKU students at the game on August 31 with a valid ID will receive a free ticket to the game. After 4,000, student tickets will be $13.
For complete coverage of WKU Football, visit www.wkusports.com, or follow the program on Twitter via @WKU_Football or @CoachPetrinoWKU.
Upcoming WKU Football Calendar of Events
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Those were the words in the headline above Thursday's article about Brandon Jacobs on CSNBayArea.com. Jacobs suffered a gruesome-looking knee injury Aug. 18 versus the Houston Texans. Fortunately for him, it looked worse than it was; Jacobs ended up with a left knee sprain. According to CSN's Matt Maiocco, Jacobs has made "noticeable progress" as he tries to get well in time for Week 1. The 49ers haven't said he will play, but they haven't ruled him out either.
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Jacobs is a cog in the Niners' crowded, specialized backfield. Frank Gore is still the lead guy, but there looks to be three other RBs who will get some touches. Kendall Hunter and rookie LaMichael James are both small, quick, pass-catching backs who can change the pace. And Jacobs is the bruiser as he's always been. He should score quite a few short touchdowns, but he doesn't carry much more value past that. He'll be boom-or-bust, but his upside isn't very high.


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Rapidly climbing the reality TV popularity ladder, the Ikki Twins (Rikki and Vikki) were spotted hamming it up at Jet nightclub last night (January 2).
The "A Double Shot at Love" starlets looked snazzy in matching leopard print minidresses and black open-toed heels as they posed for the paparazzi outside the Mirage Resort Hotel and Casino.
Not only is she a staple on MTV's Reality TV rotation, but Tila Tequila is also a published author. And yesterday she was spotted signing copies of her new book.
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Brooklyn Man Haunted By Exploding Toilet
(Lauren Evans) A Brooklyn man has a new prayer for the porcelain gods: Please don't let my toilet explode in my face...again.
October 2nd started out as any other day for Flatbush resident Michel Pierre. He used the bathroom, presumably not while reading this lengthy Wikipedia entry on "Toilet related injuries and deaths," (Categories: Accidents, Injuries Caused By Animals, Historical Deaths) and, as people and particularly sophisticated pets do, went on to flush. That's when everything changed...forever.
"I remember there was a 'boom' and the thing exploded in my face," a traumatized Pierre told the Daily News. "I was blinded and pieces flew all over the place."
The Exploding Toilet isn't a joke—Pierre required 30 stitches to close the wounds inflicted by pieces of flying porcelain shrapnel, apparently the result of built-up air pressure from the water being turned off for repairs earlier that day.
Pierre's physical wounds will heal, but the psychological trauma—the Post-Toilet Stress Disorder, if you will—will live on for much longer. "I'm afraid to flush the toilet right now," he said. "I can't stop thinking about it every time I look at the bowl."
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CSI Dropping Off Their Chief Character
Evidently it's all gotten to be a bit much for Crime Scene Investigator Gil Grissom. Or, it will.
Addressing it an de facto signoff instead of yet another sabbatical, EW.com reports that William Petersen will be exiting CSI sometime midseason.
"Billy is leaving," series administrator producer Carol Mendelsohn stated. "But he will remain throughout the run of the series an executive producer. And he will, whenever CBS asks, come back. I don't think you've seen the last of Gil Grissom."
"My biggest problem with leaving the show at any point isn't leaving Grissom," said Petersen, whose preceding leave came up when he took five weeks off-duty to do theater in Rhode Island. "I'm an actor, it's time to do other things. "[The hard part will be saying goodbye] to the cast and crew. [So] I'm going to stay as involved as I'm allowed to be throughout the remainder of this show. Until they turn off all the lights."
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Don't let anybody tell you different. If you only go see one film this weekend then skip Pirates 3 (which I liked a bunch) and treat yourself to the best horror film in a long long time. Complex, creepy as anything in recent memory this movie will not only get under your skin but into your head. Prepare yourself for the feelings only great horror films inspire; fear, repulsion and even empathy. At last a horror film with characters you care about.
Part horror film, part deft character study and part exercise in empathy, Bug is one of my favorite films this year. It affected me deeply and sidestepped a lot of flaws that should have thrown its delicate balance of horror, suspense and drama into cinematic freefall. Instead great performances, a script confident of what it has to say and some of the most disturbing imagery and strong direction to hit the American horror scene in years make this not only an awards contender but more importantly a reminder that horror is not a word synonymous with other words like remake and forgettable.
To be sure William Friedkin has had his share of flops in between masterpieces like The French Connection, The Exorcist and To Live And Die In L.A. but this finds him in that rare form that has made fans continue to anticipate something special when they hear he's involved with a project. Here he's adapting a play by Chicago playwright and well known actor Tracy Letts. This is Letts first produced screenplay and he's done a masterful job of providing Friedkin the raw material to build a dynamic film.
Agnes, a coked out inhabitant of a cheap highway motel finds herself haunted by a tragic past that includes an abusive ex-husband unexpectedly released from prison. When a friend brings a drifter by her apartment to the normally reclusive Agnes finds herself drawn to him despite his quirky demeanor. Named Peter, the man awakens one night claiming to have been bitten by a nearly invisible bug. As the threat of violence around them grows the bug problem increases in intensity if not visibility.
Let me say this. I read a capsule review of Bug in the Chicago Red Eye today that made me downright angry. It was short and to the point claiming that Ashley Judd's portrayal of the Agnes didn't do anything except render the character more annoying with each minute and thus rendered the film irritating rather than entertaining. My response? To who ever wrote that, "Get a freaking life!" I've known dozens of Agnes' over the years, people sinking into themselves via drug use, building their guilt and bitterness into a shelter for shattered psyches, often damaged most deeply by the very folks charged with nurturing and caring for them. Judd's brave risky performance is dead on, absolutely dead on and if you don't get it check your ability to empathize via cinema vs. your childish need to be entertained (read that distracted) in a world where empathy is desperately needed. Cynics need not apply and neither should those whose deepest thought as they enter the Cineplex is whether they will get to see their chosen patch of skin or requisite amount of gore. Agnes (and for that matter Peter) is often naked throughout the film but only the most callous of viewers will find it very enticing and the violence here does what violence should do in this kind of story being well placed and truly visceral, unpleasant. Yes this is a horror movie, but it's more, much more, than what the term horror movie has come to mean to the wider movie going audience.
The performances here are very strong and help along with Friedkins dynamic direction to establish a decidedly untheatrical tone. The stage roots here barely show at all but what does shine through are the plays implicit themes of social and relational frailty, how easily those things fall into disrepair and how easily our fears about those things are manipulated. Bug isn't afraid to leave its symbols and metaphors hanging in the air and those symbols and metaphors are that much stronger because of it. A ringing phone with no voice on the other end, the sound of a helicopter, an unseen bug; they all have layers of meaning just as the characters in the film have layers of complexity.
I really believe the ending of this film, which I find pitch perfect, will seperate those willing to dialogue within themselves about the important issues it raises. The rest will carp about not being distracted enough.


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Remember your first kiss? I do. It was in a coat closet at school in the third grade. I didn't even know it was coming until a second before it happened. Shawn and I were the only two kids left after coming in from recess. He said, "I'm going to kiss you" and he did. A big, wet, sloppy eight-year-old kiss. Shocked the you-know-what out of me.
Most women have a similar story. Their first kiss was not the stuff of romance YA novels. Or adult romance novels. No, for most of us, our first kiss was…icky, surprising in a not-so-good way, or lacked the heavenly bliss we thought it should hold.
But what about your first kiss with your current spouse, partner, boyfriend? Do you remember that first kiss?
Oh, yeah, I remember that one too. We went out for pizza and a movie with friends and at the end of the night, well…let's just say it was unforgettable. I'd known him since elementary school but never imagined he could kiss like that. (He was a first-chair trumpet player at State in high school…very strong, flexible lips, let me tell you!) That was nearly thirty years ago and the memory still curls my toes.
That's the type of visceral reaction I want readers to experience in my romance novels the first time my hero and heroine kiss. Heck, even before they kiss! Sparks should fly at the first meeting. When they're apart, just thinking about the other person should make their pulses speed up. When they're together, they want to touch each other, learn everything about the other person, get lost in the heat and passion that new love brings. And that first kiss? It better curl the reader's toes as well as the heroine's.
The first story of the Witches Anonymous series starts with Amy and Lucifer in the middle of a breakup. They've already been together for seven years. After that story came out, readers kept asking how did Lucifer and Amy meet? They wanted to read about the first meet, the first kiss, the first, ahem, wicked encounter between the devil and his right-hand witch.
So I wrote a prequel because I wanted to know too. The Devil and Venus di Milo tells the story of how Lucifer and Amy met in Paris on Valentine's Day. I wrote it for a promotional giveaway by Samhain (the publisher of the Witches Anonymous story), and had to keep it short because of a strict word count, but in those couple thousand words, I tried to make those *firsts* surprising and toe-curl worthy.
So on Valentine's Day this year, I hope you have a fantastic memory of a first kiss, be it one that curled your toes or now makes you laugh or blush in embarrassment, and that even though you may have been with your current partner for many, many years, you'll give him a kiss for Valentine's Day that makes him remember the first time he met you when sparks flew and the two of you couldn't get enough of each other.
And if you're interested in finding out how Lucifer and Amy met in front of the statue of Venus di Milo (or you'd like to read any of their other adventures) leave a comment below. One winner (United States only, please) will receive their choice of my Witches Anonymous stories and a book of Kiss Me Coupons just in time for Valentine's Day.


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Parripu vada / Dal Vada / Lentil or Dal fritters is a nadan / traditional evening snack food in Kerala. It is prepared from Toor dal. Parippu vada along with black tea is the combination and its the official food of a Kerala communist 😉 . For every Keralite, parippu vada is a nostalgia. You will love to munch these parippu vadas in a rainy day sitting idle in the balcony. Hope you all will try this and send us your photos and comments.
Kerala style snacks
Love it, love indian savouries, love indian rojak!
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Big block chev/ 4-speed transmissions
I have a 1992 454 BB and want to go with a 4 speed. I'm looking at some of the older 4 speed Muncie or Saginaw trannys.
My question is- At this point I do not have a bell housing. I may buy one from Lakewood however without knowing the length of the pilot shaft on either the saginaw or muncie I don't see how I could buy a bell housing.
Are the pilot shaft all a standard length? If I purchase one off Ebay lets say, then could I order the bell housing to match?
I really do not want to buy a tranny and /or bell housing and not have them match.
I've seen several 60's and 70's rebuilt on Ebay. Any clue any body?
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I believe all GM 4 speeds of that era have the same shaft length. That said I would NOT put a Saginaw 4 speed behind a big block. They're fine for a small block (I'm using one behind my 331 hemi) but they won't last long with the torque of a big block. Go with the Muncie.
Saginaw vs. Muncie
I remember from my early days of hot rodding now that you mention it, the Muncie was the better tranny.
Sounds like when I get a Muncie the bell housing may not be to hard to match up.
Thanks for your reply.
The only real concern is that you get a clutch disc that matches the spline on the trans. Not a real problem as everybody make them. Make sure you put in a new pilot bearing.
Stay away from the Saginaw as you will kill it very spectacularly with a good 454.
A Super T 10 Borg Warner might be a better choice. You can buy them new from Richmond Gear. They are the same size and a direct replacement for the Muncie. I also agree that you don't want a Saganaw. Any of the old 3 or 4 speed bellhousings will work. Even the old cast iron bellhousings will work. You can get a new reproduction 621 aluminum bellhousing now from most of the repo parts stores.
Might be wise to mention that the trucks had a different main bore than the cars.
Do not use a truck bell for a Muncie-----it will all physically bolt together, but the trans will not center to the engine with a truck bell.
The truck bell had a larger bore than the cars.
I forgot about that. You can get an after market front bearing retainer for the Muncie that fits the truck bellhousing.
Not 100% sure but check to make sure that block has provision for mechanical linkage, some of the later 454 dont have it.
The Saginaw 4 speed was used in everything from Vegas to half ton trucks. Including small block Camaros, Vettes, and Novas and just about any low to mid performance GM model cars and trucks from the mid 60's through the mid 80's. The Muncie was used in all high horsepower applications simply because it was strong enough to handle a big block. My 66 Vette had a Muncie behind its 425 hp 427.
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With the end of the season approaching sooner than I anticipated (and at some point the end of my career) I have a few options on how to proceed. Time will run out and that I can???t change. What I do with the time I am given is something I can control with every 6 a.m. workout, extra dive or drop of sweat I lose in the weight room. The same goes in regard to our team???s placement this year. We can not control what other teams do or outside circumstances that will undoubtedly affect individuals and therefore our whole team, but we can control our attitude, our commitment to the goals we have talked and dreamed about, and the unconditional support and care for one another. Life can hit and it can hit hard.?? It causes pain, struggle and scars that can, for a time, seem to diminish even the strongest heart. But when you have 30 other lending hearts, it???s ok if you skip a beat every now and then. Together, you???ll get back on pace.


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Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,459
Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at 06:07PM
i'm definately finding out. origionally i thought that i wouldn't, but after seeing how well it worked for my sister in law...i definately can't wait! she got TONS of stuff held for her, so she had all the clothes etc she could every want for the first year. plus, i like the idea of having 5 months to bond with the idea of the baby...get used to calling it a him or a her....and i wouldn't want to get my heart set on one, and then have something different! one of the girls at work just had that happen..she was CONVINCED it was a boy...low and behold, it was a girl. she was REALLY surprised! i'm sure she's fine with the girl, but it's still an adjustment! hahaha
3A Once again on the quest for BSL healthy curly hair....