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Anselm on Eternity as the Fifth Dimension
Katherin A. Rogers
University of Delaware
Among the various arguments for the contemporary rejection of the view that God is eternal is the claim that a timeless God could not be omniscient in that He could not know what time it actually is right now, and the complaint that invoking divine eternity fails to solve the dilemma of freedom and foreknowledge. I argue that Anselm's doctrine of divine eternity avoids these criticisms by adopting what I call the "four-dimensionalist" theory of time; all times, what we call past, present, and future exist equally and are all immediately present to divine eternity.
Omniscience, Time, and Eternity: Is Aquinas Inconsistent?
Kevin M. Staley
Saint Anselm College
Thomas Aquinas holds that as far as temporal things are concerned, only present things exist. He also holds that God knows immediately, all at once, in a single act the past, present, and future. Critics contend his holding both positions is incoherent. . In this essay, I examine the arguments against Aquinas by both his direct and indirect accusers, and I consider two recent replies offered on Aquinas' behalf. Having indicated certain weaknesses in the case for the defense, I conclude by offering a simple defense of my own, which I believe to be effective and textually grounded.
Time and Contingency in Duns Scotus
Pascal Massie
Miami University Ohio
Scotus' teaching on time presents two difficulties: one concerns the elucidation of the intricate texts in which the issue is raised, the other concerns the evolution of Scotus, who seems to have held different views at different stages of his career. The goals of this paper are to locate Scotus' views on time within the inquiry into the relation of time and eternity which itself stands at the core of the foreknowledge and future contingents debate and to demonstrate that the question concerning the ontological status of time is related to Scotus' teaching on contingency and possibility. Taking a departure from recent interpretations, the author argues that Scotus' discussion is not properly understood if we project upon it the twentieth-century debate between an indexical conception of time and a presentist one.
A Peculiar "Faith": On R.G. Collingwood's Use of Saint Anselm's Argument
Michael J. O'Neill
Providence College
In this paper, I discuss the role of Anselm's ontological argument in the philosophy of R.G. Collingwood. Anselm's argument appears prominently in Collingwood's Essay on Philosophical Method (1933) and Essay on Metaphysics (1940), as well as in his early work Speculum Mentis (1924). In the proof, Collingwood finds the central expression of the priority of "faith" in the first principles of thought to reason's activities. For Collingwood, it is Anselm's proof that clearly expresses this relationship between faith and reason. The two elements of this analysis that must be understood if one is to understand Collingwood's use of the proof are what he means by "the idea of an object that shall completely satisfy the demands of reason" and the "special case of metaphysical thinking." I analyze both of these elements and conclude by showing how Anselm's proof is essential to Collingwood's historical science of mind.
Saint Anselm and the Development of the Doctrine of the Immaculate Conception: Historical and Theological Perspectives
John Janaro
Christendom College
This paper outlines Saint Anselm's contribution to the development of the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception. Although Anselm himself did not teach that Mary was immaculately conceived, his analysis of original sin contains two theological insights that are crucial for the subsequent affirmation and articulation of this unique Marian privilege. The first, in "Proslogion"-like fashion, states that "it was fitting that this virgin should shine with a degree of purity than which no greater can be imagined apart from God." The second and more subtle insight, however, is Anselm's emphasis on the objective character of the transmission of original sin in Adam, which went against the attitude that the immediate sinful lust of the parents in the conjugal act was the cause of original sin. This opened the door for Western theologians in the Middle Ages to acknowledge that it could be fitting for God to preserve the Blessed Virgin from original sin, even though she herself was conceived within a normal conjugal union.


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Fusion Science and Technology / Volume 48 / Number 2 / October 2005 / Pages 1127-1140
Technical Paper / DIII-D Tokamak - Plasma Heat and Particle Exhaust
Development of the comprehensive codes used to study the boundary region of the DIII-D tokamak has been done in parallel with improvement of the diagnostics of this important region of the plasma. These codes have been used to interpret the diagnostic data and to assist in the design of improved divertor configurations. The development of codes used for analysis on DIII-D is described briefly. Model validation by comparing with the extensive DIII-D boundary region diagnostic data is also discussed.


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Drew Barrymore & Will Kopelman: Family Manhattan Stroll
Posted Thursday January 17, 2013 3:00 PM GMT
Taking advantage of some downtime, Drew Barrymore and her husband Will Kopelman teamed up for a jaunt around New York City this afternoon (January 17).
All bundled up for the chilly weather, the proud parents pushed baby Olive's stroller up the street and chatted with each other as they navigated the Manhattan landscape.
Drew recently shared that although her career is awesome, she's laser-focused on maintaining her family over everything else.
"I will literally fight like a lion to keep my family happy and intact. Maybe I wouldn't feel that way if I had had a great family growing up," she explained.
Enjoy the pictures of Drew Barrymore out in NYC with Will Kopelman and Olive (January 17).
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DATE: June 21, 2012
Catholic communities nationwide join text message campaignPromote education, action in support of First AmendmentSupport Fortnight for Freedom June 21-July 4
WASHINGTON—The U.S. bishops launched a text messaging campaign June 21 to provide a new way for people to join the national campaign for religious freedom.
Catholics and supporters of religious freedom from all other faiths around the nation now can send the text message "Freedom" to 377377 to join the movement. Texters can then receive information regularly on how to help protect religious freedom worldwide.
"Across America, our right to live out our faith is being threatened — from Washington's forcing Catholic institutions to provide services that contradict their beliefs, to state governments' prohibiting religious charities from serving the most vulnerable," said Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, the chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty. "We encourage all supporters around the country to text the simple, meaningful word 'Freedom' (for English) or 'Libertad' (for Spanish) to 377377 to join the movement."
The U.S. bishops have issued a call to action to defend religious liberty and urged laity to work to protect the First Freedom of the Bill of Rights. In one major initiative, the Fortnight for Freedom, from June 21 to Independence Day, July 4, dioceses and parishes will commemorate this special two-week period of prayer, study and public action to emphasize both the Christian and American heritage of liberty.
The U.S. bishops plan to communicate with supporters by SMS (short message service) about twice a month. Standard text message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt-out. Reply HELP or contact email@example.com for help. Bulletin inserts about the texting campaign can be found at http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/fortnight-for-freedom/upload/fortnight-for-freedom-bulletin-insert.pdf (English) or http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/fortnight-for-freedom/upload/fortnight-for-freedom-bulletin-insert-spanish.pdf (Spanish). Visit www.Fortnight4Freedom.org for more details.
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Unsurprisingly when they found out we were off to meet World Sommelier Gerard Basset, those in the know wanted to know who the top-drawer UK hotel chain, Hotel Du Vin came to be. You see, Basset was a founder.
He talks about his experience at the hotel Chewton Glen where he was sommelier, and worked with co-founder of Du Vin Robin Hutson who was hotel MD.
So off they went in 1994 to find money and grow ideas and a brand. And man did he learn some lessons!
If you're interested in learning about the hotel industry or even opening your own venture, have a look at this.
Remember Hotel Du Vin really opened up the UK market to wine – so many by the glass, such a range of prices and wine makers. And for that we are very grateful.
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Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Faris, Ben Kingsley, Jason Mantzoukas, John C. Reilly, Bobby Lee, Sayed Badreya, Aasif Mandvi, Mark Campbell, Gad Elmaleh, Fred Armisen, Megan Fox, Edward Norton, Chris Elliott, Chris Parnell, J.B. Smoove, Kathryn Hahn, Nasim Pedrad, Garry Shandling.
Director: Larry Charles
Rating: R/Unrated (for for strong crude and sexual content, brief male nudity, language and some violent images.)
Running Time: 83 Minutes (Theatrical) / 98 Minutes (Unrated Director's Cut)
Release Date: May 16, 2012
Home Video Release Date: August 21, 2012
North American Box Office: $59.7 Million
Four By Two Films and Paramount Pictures.
Written by: Sacha Baron Cohen, Alec Berg, David Mandel, and Jeff Schaffer.
★★1/2 (out of 5 stars)
From Ali G to Borat to Bruno, and now to General Aladeen of Wadiya, Sacha Baron Cohen consistently concocts and creates characters who leave you unsettled, nervous, and either offended or laughing hysterically. Cohen's mockumentary films, the Oscar-nominated Borat… and the disarmingly polarizing Bruno, found Cohen balancing scripted and unscripted moments together in a blended stew of uncomfortable, reality-television influenced entertainment. Moving away from his bread-and-butter, The Dictator is a more conventional film for the renegade comedian and is told in a more traditional style, dropping all the mockumentary nonsense that has honestly wore thin in recent years.
Essentially The Dictator is a fairly commonplace story of a stranger in a strange land, told before in many different incarnations. The twist of sorts is that General Aladeen is visiting New York City with a delegation and entourage from his home country to give an anti-American speech at the United Nations. Soon after arriving, Aladeen is first abducted by a nefarious hitman (John C. Reilly), and the true loyalties of his uncle Tamir (Ben Kingsley) are realized when an imposter (also played by Cohen) steps in for the real General. As the real Aladeen attempts to seize back control of his country back on American soil, he meets and falls in love with a progressive liberal activist named Zoey (Anna Faris). As Aladeen tries to learn what life is like in a "free" culture, Zoey soon realizes that the man she knows as Alison Burgers (the joke is far too strained to bother with), may not be the down-on-his-luck guy she thinks he is after all and soon, she finds herself caught up in something far bigger than she could have ever anticipated.
The Dictator is Cohen's attempt to have the best of both worlds. Mixing outlandish and gregarious comedy bits, with some acute and spot on political satire, The Dictator is nonetheless at odds with itself. As General Aladeen, Cohen is completely committed and dedicated to playing the narcissistic and misogynistic leader of this mythical North African country of Wadiya, but his screenplay, co-authored with Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer, and David Mandel, forces far too many jokes and gags for the film to have the consistency it needs to succeed. When the laughs falter, the punch of the political satire lessens its impact as well, and the overall effectiveness is stunted.
Where "Da Ali G Show" worked well and where Borat… excelled was scoring time and time again with the element of surprise and shock. To succeed with his brave and bold attempts at humor, Cohen is an insanely smart and talented mind and yet, seems stuck running in circles with these characters of his. The Dictator is flat at times, predictable often, and the hilarious moments are merely fleeting – even when they connect for big laughs.
In Martin Scorsese's Hugo, Cohen stepped outside of what we had typically seen from him and played a kind-hearted, if not emotionally stunted, train conductor. His chemistry with Emily Mortimer in the film felt real and affecting. I remain steadfast in my contention that Sacha Baron Cohen is a tremendously skilled entertainer. And a future performance as the iconic rock singer Freddie Mercury has definitely perked my interests. Here however, despite Cohen's preparation and complete creation of this character, The Dictator looks and feels tired, as if Cohen has simply gone to the well one too many times in his attempts to entertain as well as induce some huge shock and awe.
A sad, but not completely unexpected disappointment, The Dictator will please Cohen's staunchest supporters, but the film really amounts to nothing more than a quiet fade to the irreverent, and frankly influential approach to comedy that Cohen has delivered for the better part of a decade. Sometimes we just have to move on.
- Fans of Sacha Baron Cohen's gregarious, unrestrained character creations will be drawn to this for sure.
- Raunchy slapstick comedy always has a built-in audience and this will have no exception.
- There is a nod and a wink to Chaplin's The Great Dictator and a fair amount of spot-on satire which reminds us that Cohen is smarter than the average comedic writer and actor.
- After losing a fair amount of his fans to Bruno, The Dictator may abandon the Candid Camera faux-documentary approach Cohen has made his trademark in the past, but much of the film falls flat with real actors appearing in a more conventional-style film.
- The Dictator never reaches a genuine moment. There is not one moment that goes by where you forget that you are watching a film and that this is all pretend and could never be real, in any capacity. Good comedies and Cohen's previous work have accounted for that.
- This was all be too vulgar, sophomoric, and tiresome for a lot of viewers. Cohen needs to evolve and diversify it seems.


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Medical monday_ weight loss surgery and diabetes – story
General and vascular surgeon Dr. McKenna from BayCare Clinic talks about the relationship between bariatric surgery and the effects it has on diabetes.
Some obese people who have weight-loss surgery see their diabetes disappear. Their blood sugar normalizes, sometimes mere days after surgery, and they no longer need medication to control it.
However, there isn't much that outweighs the benefits of an active
lifestyle and enhanced diet, but a randomized trial published earlier this year found evidence that bariatric surgery beats traditional lifestyle changes in resolving conditions involving high blood sugar.
The best way to determine if you are a good candidate for bariatric surgery and potential diabetes reduction is to discuss your health situation with your physician. He or she will help you chart a treatment course that could indeed include weight-loss surgery.
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The number of homeowners who owe more in their mortgages than they are worth fell by 5.8 percent in the first quarter and nearly a full point from a year ago as rising values pushed nearly three quarters of a million homeowners into the black in the first quarter, and today the total may exceed one million. Read More »
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Mom Charged in Child Drownings
Sheriff's deputies arrested the mother of two toddlers who drowned in a swimming pool at an East County home where the three had been staying with a family friend.
In May, the toddlers' mother, Tassie Behrens, woke up and was unable to find her daughter, 1-year-old Harley Bradford and her son, two-year-old Jason Bradford. Police said she found the children unconscious in the swimming pool in the back yard. She pulled the children from the pool and along with a friend, drove them to a nearby fire station.
Paramedics worked to revive the children and transported them to a hospital. Harley was pronounced dead a short time later. Jason also died after being transported to Rady Children's Hospital.
Behrens initially told investigators the children were at a pool at a mobile home park, but later admitted they drowned at the residence in the 10011 block of Sunset Avenue in La Mesa. In their investigation, authorities discovered a marijuana grow in the basement.
Authorities said Tassie Behrens was being booked on two counts of felony child abuse and multiple felony drug charges including possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana for sale. She will also be booked on a misdemeanor charge of being under the influence of a controlled substance.


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We're Urging an Immigration Court Not To Deport HIV-Positive Man Convicted of Solicitation
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Lambda Legal and the HIV Law Project yesterday submitted a friend-of-the-court brief asking the Bureau of Immigration Appeals (BIA) to overturn an Immigration Judge's ruling ordering the deportation of an HIV-positive immigrant convicted of solicitation for oral sex.
Jose Luis Ramirez became homeless in 2009 when the nonprofit organization for which he worked went bankrupt and his long-term relationship ended. He was arrested and charged with solicitation after agreeing to perform oral sex on an undercover police officer in exchange for money. In 2012, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sought to terminate his withholding of removal, alleging that Ramirez's HIV status elevated his solicitation conviction to the level of a "particularly serious crime." Notwithstanding the undercover officer's admission that Ramirez had agreed to use condoms, and Ramirez's assertion that he planned to inform the officer of his HIV status before performing oral sex, the Immigration Judge terminated the withholding of removal order.
"The Immigration Judge relied on commonly-held misconceptions about the transmissibility of HIV and outdated notions regarding the consequences of an HIV diagnosis," Lambda Legal HIV Project Director Scott Schoettes said. "As the risk of contracting HIV through oral sex is extremely low, solicitation for oral sex while HIV-positive does not make a person a danger to the community."
"A host of researchers, public health authorities, and epidemiological studies have determined that absent a number of extenuating circumstances, HIV transmission via oral sex is generally impossible, especially when the HIV-positive individual is the one performing oral sex," said Cristina Velez of the HIV Law Project.
The brief was submitted on behalf of the American Academy of HIV Medicine, the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality (formerly the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association), the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, the National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors, and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. A number of studies have concluded that there have been no documented cases of HIV transmission as a result of an HIV-positive person performing oral sex and demonstrating the highly unlikely occurrence of such a transmission. Additionally, we argue that the Immigration Judge overestimated the lethality of HIV, which is more and more considered a chronic, manageable condition for people who learn of their status in a timely fashion and are provided with access to quality care and treatment.


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my sti limited is sitting in the garage right now! too much snow and crap on the roads. cant wait for spring!!
This is a discussion on love my sti within the New Member Hangout forums, part of the Community - Meet other Enthusiasts category; my sti limited is sitting in the garage right now! too much snow and crap on the roads. cant wait ...
my sti limited is sitting in the garage right now! too much snow and crap on the roads. cant wait for spring!!
Congrats! Good looking car you have there. Don't hold back during winter. Buy a set of winter tires and go out have some fun. Winter time is one of the best time to drive your STi!
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Nice,very nice.Get the clear bra ,a set of winter tires .That car doesn't deserve to sit in the garage in winter.
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Very nice, I'm with you on that one. With 1600 miles on the clock my car is put away for winter also. I know they are AWD but I live in PA also and the roads are always covered in rocks and salt. Instead of spending $800 on another set of wheels I bought a winter unit and it has been taking a beating. About 5 coal trucks passed me yesterday and just welted the car with rocks and I just laughed to myself.
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Bah why would you park it in the winter? You're paying for a car that you don't use? It would be cheaper to just drive it and get the rock chips fixed eventually. Plus you're wasting one of the most important attributes of your Subaru: AWD handling. That keeps you much safer, and I don't see how you can put a price on that.
I don't park any of my cars in winter. My 911 sees the roads and has the battle scars to show for it. Clear bras are for wussies!
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Pull that car out of the garage and enjoy the **** out of it... winter is the best time to drive and don't worry about the paint cause subaru's water color paint jobs get beat up on their own... you could fart on the hood and it would still have a mark on it...
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First Day of 4A's Media Conference Concerns Those Pesky Internet AdsBurt Helm
I'm here in New Orleans for the 2009 American Assoc. of Advertising Agencies Media conference, the biggest confab in the U.S. for advertising planning and buying agencies. I'll try to "twitter" a bit, too. You can find me there by following "burthelm" or #med09.
This afternoon's sessions at the 4A's confirmed one thing: online ad buying is still a mess. The first talk concerned the work still underway to standardize the simplest part of online advertising: buying display ads and then insuring advertisers get the number of clicks they signed up for. Later, in a wonky panel entitled "Measuring the REAL Value of Internet Media," (no clear answers emerged) I got up and asked whether they expected there to be a way for advertisers to buy "engagement" – shorthand for proof that web surfers are actually paying attention to internet ads.
The short answer is no.
David Smith, of Mediasmith, said that it gets too confusing because clients all have different definitions of "engagement." He finds himself not measuring cost per click or cost per impression but what he jokingly called "costs per whatever" (GroupM CEO Irwin Gotlieb described the same reality in an earlier panel a bit more eloquently when he called his clients' varied online requirements "unique and bespoke"). Panelist Rex Briggs responded that much of his client's work focused on measuring the impact on sales, which is fine. But I've got to wonder, doesn't that make every online marketer a direct marketer? Does it get advertisers any closer to understanding how to reliably build brands online? If the panelists or anyone else wants to weigh in here on the blog, please do.
There's one other undercurrent I'm noticing – anxieties about a government crackdown related to data collection and web surfers' privacy. Both Gotlieb and IAB president Randall Rothenberg went out of their way to beseech ad buyers to be very careful of consumers' privacy when collecting web-surfing data, for fear of government regulation. "Federal and state governments are watching us extremely closely," said Rothenberg. Gotlieb added later: "To do the job of serving our clients' interests we have to first serve those who are concerned about privacy."
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need help bought a mig&dithced the flux core
So I just went & bought a auto arc 130 made by hobart its the same as the miller auto arc 130 or millermatic from what I was told.I'm gonna be using this only for body panels..its funny the other day I posted how for two years now Ive been using the flux core for my body panels and was wondering if I should upgrade.Well the following day the metal on this body was so thin data kept blowing holes through it.Ended up pulling the whole fender and I'm just going to replace it but besides that means something that would weld thinner stuff.
Ok will hear are my questions even know the booklet calls for traditional gauges this thing comes with the a fixed flow regulator kit.. well you gotta buy a separate but you get what I mean.Is is there anything I should know about this?Also I have .030 tips&wire. but can't find .024 tips&wire the guy @ cee Kay recommend it .023 so I got some well that we're good for welding thinner stuff? Or should I stick with the .030?Also as I'm new to using the bottle to I go wide open?Also isn't there a way to add a gauge so I can tell when I'm low?I bought a c02 argon set of gauges just incase
The thing about using the .030 wire is,, You have to run the machine a little hotter then you would to burn the .023. As far as what type of regulator you have,, I'm not sure on that machine,, But all you need to set the gauge at is around 15 l/m.. Hope this helps you..
there's no gauge on it Ill post a pic
so I went back up there just now& they refunded my money for the hoes and took one with gauges of another welder and gave it to me:)
Hummm maybe a pic or two of what you have could help us help you faster? I mig everyday on auto body work and the co2 argon mix works well but tends to be a bit more expensive than straight co2. I use straight co2 because I am going to be cleaning and grinding off any spatter caused by the Co2. Plus Co2 is a liquid. When welding you use the head pressure gas off the bottle which means you get about 3 to 4 times the product out of a co2 bottle than a argon co2 mix at about half the price!
Typically flow meters are used as a delivery valve. It screws directly to the argon/ co2 bottle with a #580 CGA threaded nut built on the flow meter. The flow meter typically has 2 gauges, one reads the gas delivery pressure and the other is tank pressure. The delivery flow should be between 15 to 25 cu,ft. per hour. Co2 on the other hand usually uses a pressure regulator as an delivery valve. It looks just like the flow meter and mounts on the cylinder the same way. The fitting on the standard size bottle is a 320 CGS threaded nut. They make adapters so you can run co2 on a flow meter, but not the other way around. Your mix is about 2300 psig in the bottle when full. The co2 is 850 psig when full so the regulator cant handle the higher pressure of the mix.
If what you have is .030 Id us it. if your welding on a car made after about 1977 or so the metal got much thinner so it wont take the same heat as an older car. What you will want to do is tack welds! Just a small spot on the seam then move a few inches away and do it again. If its a patch do this skip spot weld process until everything is filled in and it looks like one continues weld. If it ever gets too hot to hold your hand on the body just a few inches from the weld it is getting too hot! Stop and let it cool before welding any more! Be sure to keep skipping around to minimize the heat build up on any one area. Turn the machine down as low as you can and start adding wire feed speed and voltage until you get a good tack weld without burning through. Make sure there is no wind or fans on that can blow away your shielding gas. Hummm that should get you going on this beautiful Saturday. Good Luck :thumbup:
this is the fixed regulator
here's a pic of the package&here is a pic of the line with the gauges they gave me I'm using mixed c02 argon which line should I use?
ok pics won't upload so basically take a look @ the link should I keep it or use the traditional gauges?
holy heck! I thought I had been doing great with flux coreI just I just set my new mig up with the bottle.First try I made a bead look semi pro .Im so impressed tax are so nice also 24 gauge & I didn't burn through!The only thing I can't figure is when I open the tank one on the gauges stays@ 0
turn the knob on the front of the flowmeter clockwise until the gage reaches 20. Then you will really be impressed. :D
I find 14 works great with 75/25.
I run 28 or so with 75/25 and all wire sizes.
That "fixed regulator" is at 30, which is fine. Though I don't like the idea of no control over it (sometimes a little more is needed if there is some wind for instance) it seems like it would do the job for welding around the garage without a problem.
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The Duchess of Spotswood isn't exactly on the busiest of streets. Not too many shops are opened and not too many people walking on the streets. Walk inside the cafe and you realise thats where all the people are. I am not exactly the most patient of people but by now I take it that a 10-15 minute is almost compulsory if the food is good.
Looking at the menu, you could almost see my eyes sparkle and grinning away as I read on. The breakfast items here sounds as sinful and rich as it can get. With pork jowl, ox tongue or smoked salmon fillet served along side truffle sauce and/or fried eggs; if you wanted to fill up your daily calories in one meal, this is the place to go to.


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It may look like something out of an Isaac Asimov novel but this is not science fiction. Step inside the Engineered Arts workshop in Penryn, England where engineers have created the first British robot actor.
The RoboThespian robot has been developed by the company and can react to an audience using face recognition technology and cameras. The Engineered Arts Company is the only world's only maker of commercially available life-sized humanoid robots.
According to the makers the RoboThespian has been designed for human interaction and is even multilingual. The robot is in its third generation now after six years of development.
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The following is straight from a service manual, in regards to the TSB issued for a "cold knock" on the northstar, caused by excessive carbon.
Before considering major engine repairs, the technician should perform the following procedure to clean carbon from the engine combustion chambers.
Note: This procedure must be strictly followed. Hydrostatic lock may result causing severe engine damage if this procedure is not strictly adhered to. (that's important.)
1) Obtain one can of GM TOP engine cleaner (TEC) P/N 1052626.
2) Start the engine and bring the engine coolant temp to 200 degrees on the instrument panel gauge. (220F on a scan tool)
IMPORTANT: Do not raise the engine speed above idle
3) with the engine idling, disconnect the PCV hose from the PCV valve and slowly spray the TEC into the end of the hose.
4) Raise the engine speed to approximately 2000 rpm until you see a cloud of white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe, then shut off the engine.
5) Let the vehicle sit for at least 20 minutes, preferably overnight. This allows time for the TEC to act on the carbon deposits.
6) Once the soak period has been completed, start the engine and proceed to remove the remainder of the TEC from the engine by increasing the engine speed to 2000rpm until the white smoke has diminished.
For engine-diy-novices, I recommend you follow that advice, and make SURE you get the aerosol can of TEC. It's much less likely to hydrolock the engine, and you can't pour it in too fast like you can with the bottle. After you finish the above, take it on a highway on-ramp, and with the shifter in 2nd, floor it. You can further exercise the rings by letting the car speed drop to 30mph, and flooring it back up to 60....
Oh, you're going to want to change your plugs after you do this. A lot of crap gets moved around, and some of it can collect in the plugs, shorting it out. Also some of the cleaning solution leaks past the rings, so if you leave it overnight (recommended), change the oil. It's not urgent, and it's not even mentioned in the article, but it probably does change the oil chemistry. So why chance it...


text: Never fails but like most of us I always browse the lot whenever I am at the dealer for whatever reason. I had to pick up some GM Fuel System Treatment Plus(recommended gas additive), and the new GM Odor Eliminator. I stopped to check out a Premium ATS. All the models look best with the fog lights so I always look for that before checking anything else. I couldnt believe how much shorter(smaller) the ATS was compared to my CTS Coupe. Also amazed at the price for the 2.0T priced at $50K. Same as once the CTS Premiums were. And with the good sales numbers, I am certain dealers wont be budging from sticker price.


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NJOY Review 2015
Price: $26.97
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- Nicotine Levels: 4
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NJOY was one of the very first electronic cigarettes to come to the United States. They have gone through significant changes through the years with various starter kit models and designs.
It seems they are currently phasing out their rechargeable models in favor of a recyclable e-cigarette program, which is not good for the consumer.
At one time NJOY was one of the only e-cigarette options and we are thankful they brought the initial idea of electronic cigarettes to the masses, but their product is currently not on the same level as some of the other brands and can't truly be compared. The upfront cost is cheap, but you get what you pay for and will end up worse off when it's time to buy their downright expensive refills.
If you're trying electronic cigarettes for the first time or looking to change brands, I recommend reading our reviews and trying something else.
Starter Kits
- NJOY King – $26.97 – 3 Pack of disposable or recyclable electronic cigarettes.
- Rechargeable Express Kit – $21.99 – 1 Cartridge, 1 Rechargeable Battery, and 1 USB Charger.
With limited selection of products that force customers into high costs to continue using their product, it's apparent NJOY is all about the profit. You can tell by their website, they don't put much effort into creating quality products.
NJOY is consistently ranked as one of the worst tasting e-cigarettes. With only one option for both tobacco or menthol, the consumer is stuck with something that can't be enjoyed. You have to wonder what their motivation is when the only options for nicotine strength is high or extra high. We would like to see medium, light, and zero nicotine like our other top ranked brands.
Note: The estimates listed on the website comparing 1 pack of NJOY cartridges to a carton of cigarettes is completely unrealistic.
NJOY Cartridges are available in 2 flavors and 4 nicotine levels:
- Tobacco or Menthol
- Bold (4.5%), Gold (3%), Low (8mg), None (0mg)
NJOY batteries don't last very long and they don't provide very much power.
The e-cig model NJOY is currently promoting is "recyclable". This means you buy their e-cigarette, use it until the battery dies, then you have to buy another. This is the opposite of the convenience you would find with another brand.
This is the section where we usually highlight any accessories that are available to make your electronic cigarette experience more enjoyable. Unfortunately, NJOY doesn't offer a single accessory. I'll say it again, you get what you pay for with NJOY.
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NJOY is on our not recommended electronic cigarette list. With so many options available, read through some other reviews and you will definitely find something better.
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I bought one of the new Njoy Bolds. While I liked the taste and taking a drag was much easier than the old style after about I would guess a half a pack worth of smoking the battery died. Not recommended by me either.
Bought one last night, opened it, tried it (couple puffs) and put it away. Opened it later today and puffed a couple times (3 or 4) and put it away. Did this about 6 times … It was done as the "head" started blinking indicating it was out.
All in all, it was more expensive than a real pack of smokes that lasts me 4 days.
Waste of money (not health, at least we don't know that just yet)
says:Gary J
What a RIP OFF. Got the disposable King and got like 20 his on it. I contacted the company and they said it was defective and sent me another. In the mean time I went out and bought another one. SAME THING. I counted the pulls and got 27. Called the company and they sent me another one. I got the two replacements and they did they same thing. Actually 1 made it to 42 pulls. WHAT A GARBAGE PRODUCT
says:Jason Miller
I really did not enjoy this product. Cartridge ran out very quickly.There are much better products on the market.
I would recommend you try something else.
says:Jamie Rhoades, TORONTO
Need to offer a car charger because the batteries don't last long. Also should sell the batteries in the same stores where the refills are sold so we don't have to wait to order them . It would also be nice if they were sold in packs of 7 for a full week rather than packs of 5 which makes no sense at all. Over all, I like the product but there are a lot of little things bugging me about the marketing.
It lasted like half a day complete waste of money but the taste was good but still the battery doesnt last as long as it should
Bought my first pack of njoy gold tonight at 7 pm. Had dinner and smoked about the equivalent of 4 cigarettes max. By 10 pm my njoy started blinking and was empty. Total waste of money. They'll send me a new pack but I'm very discouraged by this product.
So far I have had a very good experience with the NJOY menthol. Depending on how much I pull it usually last me about 5 days my last one only lasted 2 days due to taking more puffs do to going out drinking with friends. Due to the reviews I am hesitant on buying rechargeable kit. But the disposable ones have been pretty good to so far.
njoy single for $8. said equivalent to 2 packs. It was out after about 15 puffs……….. JUNK……….
THE worst e cig there is as far as disposables go. I use a tank mod but decided to try a 5 pack of njoy kings for $27. Literally, the first of the 5 e cigs was flashing and out before I left the parking lot. These are terrible, you'll be lucky if you get 10 puffs out of one of these you're lucky.
I just bought ONE Njoy Gold for $7.99. I was told it equaled a pack of cigarettes.
It lasted about 45 minute total of puffing on it. The 45 minutes was broken down into perhaps four different "sittings". While the taste was acceptable there is NO WAY it lasted for the time it would take to smoke a regular pack of cigarettes. It was a waste of money and I do NOT recommend these and I won't buy them again because of the aforementioned reasons. Again, a WASTE of money!


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Projection Mapping – a documentary
Augmented Reality – Projection Mapping from Dane Luttik on Vimeo.
A short documentary by Dane Luttik
Mapping projects by AntiVJ
0.14 3Destruct (AntiVJ 2011)
1.16 Nuits sonores (AntiVJ 2009)
1.20 Mécaniques Discursives (Legoman 2012)
1.22 St Gervais (AntiVJ 2010)
5.45 EYJAFJALLAJÖKULL (Joanie Lemercier – AntiVJ 2012)
6.48 Enghien (AntiVJ – 2009)
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Mapping projects by Jean-Michel Verbeeck
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NOOG – digital collectibles
NOOG – a set of purely digital collectibles is a collaborative, purely digital art project that uses augmented reality technology in a fun and easy way. I just came across it and hope to be able to experiment with it a bit more. Above some of my first attempts using this fun tool that instatnly brings augmented reality into the hands of anyone…
"The NOOG Collection is the first set of purely digital collectables known to us. There have been different versions of existing material collectables that have transgressed into the virtual world of the Internet, but these are mere extensions to sets that predominantly populate the world in a material form. Digital Collectables define a pure immaterial set of desirable yet absent objects. Collectors begin their journey as curious and inspired amateurs. As their hunger for completion increases with every obtained fractal of a set, the collector steadily develops into a lover of NOOG.
They grow into masters as their desire for the entire set grows with the number of collected fractals of a set increases. The less pieces of the puzzle that are missing, the more a true collectors heart desires those missing and the warmer her love for the collected elements becomes.
Digital collecting demands a greater heart than material collecting, as the viral and virtual love is purer, it being disassociated from material and form. In digital collecting the intellect and passion must combine to heighten the imagination of the collector.
Pure love, desire and passion are entirely detached from a material form. Customization turns into a rewarding level of collecting, where the collector can interact with her set and become artist and curator of her own collection. 128 NOOGs are fully designed and styled, all of which have their own flavor. Another 128 NOOGs can be styled by you, the collector, using your own imagination."
Actor Mattias Scweighofer – goofing around in Hugo Boss
Mattias Schweighofer "Goofing around" – Images by Per Zennstrom
Mattias Schweighofer is a fun guy and he had no problem to let lose and goof around in this editorial shooting for best fashion, styled by Ferry Hansen. The shooting resembled a kids visit in a toy store a bit – we just wound him up and let him loose like one of those wind.-up toy monkeys with those tiny cymbals ; )))
During the shooting we talked about Berlin, letting go and Hollywood and an we shot an obvious hommage to the late Herb Ritts iconic portrait of Jack Nicholson.
Take look at the whole shooting here at my main website – fashion photographer Per Zennstrom
Innovative L.E.D. surfer by Jacob Sutton
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Nov. 13, 2009
By Brian Davis, Assistant Media Relations Director
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Lady Vol senior midfielder/forward Mick Imgram has been chosen as an at-large nominee and one of just 38 players from throughout all of NCAA Division I soccer for the Soccer News Net Women's College Player of the Year award.
Fans from across the country are able to vote for the top collegiate player. Voting is now open and will continue until December 15, through Big Apple Soccer (www.bigapplesoccer.com), ChicagoLand Soccer News (www.chicagolandsoccernews.com), LA Soccer News (www.lasoccernews.com), New England Soccer News (www.newenglandsoccernews.com), Philly Soccer News (www.phillysoccernews.com) and Dallas Soccer News (www.dallassoccernews.com). Online fan voting will account for 40% of the total toward the prestigious honor while the remaining 60% will be cast by the editorial staffs of the six web sites.
The editors of each of the six sites in the Soccer News Net network nominated up to six local players for the award, each of which is eligible for the regional player of the year award. The nominations included athletes playing at colleges within each site's coverage area, as well as athletes from the area playing collegiately elsewhere in the country. A dozen additional at-large selections rounded out the nominations.
The Clifton, Va., native and First Team All-Southeastern Conference selection posted a remarkable 2009 season for the Orange & White. The 5-7 senior led the SEC in goals scored counting all matches with 12, while her eight tallies also guided the way counting league contests only. The 12 goals rated Imgram in a tie for third all-time in Tennessee soccer single-season history, deadlocking her with former UT standouts Kylee Rossi (12 goals in 2007), Kim Patrick (2001 & 2002), Rhian Wilkinson (2000) and Laura Lauter (1998). This year Imgram also joined the prestigious "20-20 Club" at Tennessee consisting of just three other Lady Vol players who totaled at least 20 goals and 20 assists during their playing careers. Imgram finished her stay in the Orange & White fifth all-time in total points with 70, tied for seventh alongside former Lady Vols Keeley Dowling and Kendyl Michner in career goals with 25 and seventh in career assists with 20. During her final campaign in the Orange & White, Imgram posted career-best streaks for consecutive matches with a goal (three) and for totaling at least one point (six). She also registered a pair of two-goal performances during wins over ETSU (2-0 on Aug. 22nd) and Mississippi State (3-0 on Oct. 9th). For her match-winning efforts in victories over Memphis and Western Carolina, Imgram was also honored as the SEC Offensive Player of the Week for Sept. 14th.
The 2009 Soccer News Net Women's College Player of the Year Award nominees are:
Salma Tarik, Junior, Forward, Hofstra
Tarik earned all-conference honors for the first time in her career, after leading the Pride in the regular season with 10 goals and four assists for 24 points. She became the ninth player in school history to record a 10-goal season when she converted a goal in the second half of a 3-0 win over VCU on Oct. 23. She also had two goals in a win over Towson on Oct. 4, and a goal and an assist in rapid succession in key CAA wins over William & Mary (Oct. 11) and UNC Wilmington (Oct. 16).
Vicki DiMartino, Freshman, Forward Boston College
DiMartino made a big first impression as Boston College (15-2-1, 7-2-1) tied FSU for the top spot in the ACC. DiMartino ranks second in the conference in points (32) and goals (14). She joins sister Gina in becoming the first siblings to earn the ACC Freshman of the Year honors. Gina DiMartino was selected in 2006. Di Martino was named the ACC Freshman of the Year.
Erin Guthrie, Senior, Goalkeeper, Rutgers
Named the Big East Goalkeeper of the Year. In conference play, she tallied the highest number of minutes played with 1,063 and allowed just six goals for a 0.51 goals-against average. The senior totaled 48 saves, posted an .889 save percentage and had five shutouts. In all games, she posted a league-best 0.43 goals-against average and allowed just eight scores over 18 games. Guthrie is the first Rutgers player to earn Goalkeeper of the Year honors since the award began in 1999.
Mary Wilks, Junior, Forward, Monmouth University
Wilks, who leads the squad with 11 goals (tied for first in NEC) and 27 points, good for third in the league, has scored six in the team's last three games of the regular season. Wilks is also tied for the NEC's top spot with five game-winning tallies. She was named first team All Conference.
Melissa Henderson, Sophomore, Forward, Notre Dame
Henderson led the Notre Dame offense with 11 goals and two assists, leading the Irish to among the top teams in the nation.
Lauren Fowlkes, Junior, Forward, Notre Dame
Fowlkes earned Big East Offensive Player of the Year honors after totaling 11 points, including five goals in conference action. Her conference point total ranked as the fifth-highest, while her five goals were third-best. Fowlkes was named the Big East Offensive Player of the Week on Sept. 28 and was named to the weekly honor roll on Oct. 12. She also helped lead the Irish to their 12th Big Eastregular-season title. Fowlkes is the sixth consecutive Irish player to earn Big East Offensive Player of the Year honors.
Lauren Cheney, Senior, Forward, UCLA
Cheney has had another successful campaign with the Bruins. The Indianapolis native broke the school record for the most game-winning goals in a career, earning her 12th of the season and 27thof her career. Cheney has scored 13 goals this season.
Lindsay Campbell, Sophomore, Goalkeeper, Indiana University
Campbell has been the rock for the IU women. Campbell has allowed just seven goals in her 12 appearances, for a 0.57 goals against average, tops in the Big Ten. She posted seven shutouts .
Sarah Hagen, Sophomore, Forward, UW-Milwaukee
Hagen ranks fourth in the country for points per game with 2.39. Hagen tallied 19 goals and five assists in 18 games, for 43 total points. Hagen earned Horizon League Player of the Year honors for her successful campaign.
Danielle Mutters, Senior, Defender, Illinois State
The Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year for the second straight year, she anchored a defense that had a league best goals against average of 0.67 enroute to a league championship.
Courtney Barg, Sophomore, Midfielder, Notre Dame
Barg became the first member of the Fighting Irish to be named the conference's BIG EAST midfielder of the year since Jen Buczkowski earned the award as a junior in 2005 and just the third all-time (Anne Makinen 2000). Barg has been a steadying presence all season long in the Irish midfield, having started 19 games for the Irish. She has notched a goal and two assists for four points with her goal proving to be the game-winning strike versus Northwestern on September 20.
Kenzie Scovill, Freshman, Forward, SMU
Scovill led SMU in scoring as a freshman with six goals and one assist, including three game-winning goals. Scovill, from Lewisville, Texas, showed a nose for the goal on a team that needed more like her.
Mallory Baum, Freshman, Midfield, SMU
Baum scored the game-winning goal against Rice and also has started every game this season. She has played 80 minutes or more in 13 of 18 games this season, and played all but 51 minutes (959 total) during C-USA play. She started her career with 355 consecutive minutes played over SMU's first four games. The freshman has been a prime example of consistency on a very youthful team.
Jackie Torda, Sophomore, Midfield, TCU
The sophomore midfielder from Colleyville was named second-team All-Mountain West. She scored four goals and one assist, as well as serving as the engine of the TCU offense. In just two seasons, Torda is already sixth in career goals for the Horned Frogs with 16. She scored two of the three TCU goals, including the game-winner in a crucial 3-2 overtime win at UNLV two weeks ago and was Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Week for that game. She has been a success every year of her career at TCU.
Rachel Shipley, Junior, Midfielder, Texas A&M
Shipley was named to the All-Big 12 first team. The Plano native is a two-time Academic All-Big 12 selection and was named to the 2007 Big 12 All-Newcomer Team. She leads the Aggies with seven assists and 19 points and has also scored six goals. Shipley was a Big 12 Player of the Week on Oct. 6.
Taylor Lytle, Sophomore, Midfielder, Texas Tech
Lytle became the first Texas Tech player to earn an All-Big 12 first team selection since 1998. In only two seasons, Lytle ranks second on the career assist chart (19), ninth in points (37), fourth in shot attempts (154). Her three selections to an All-Big 12 team ties Kristy Frantz for the most in school history as Lytle was a second team and all-newcomer team member last year.
Sydney Sophomore, Forward, Leroux, UCLA
Leroux has scored 15 goals and assisted on two others for the Bruins, for a total of 32 points. She is third in the Pac-10 in points, points per game and goals and second in game winning goals with six.
Lauren Cheney, Senior, Forward, UCLA
A double local nomination for the award (see above)
Kristen Olsen, Senior, Goalkeeper, USC
Olsen has been one of the busiest goalkeeper in the Pac 10, making 80 saves in 16 games, while posting 7 shutouts. She was twice named conference player of the week.
Andrea Willis, Senior, Defender, Brigham Young University
Wills, who started every game for BYU was names Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2008 and 2009. She has scored five goal this season.
Vicki DiMartino, Freshman, Forward Boston College
DiMartino was a double local nomination for the award. (See above)
Devin Petta, Freshman, Forward, Northeastern
Petta is the first women's soccer player in league history to earn Colonial Athletic Association Player and Rookie of the Year accolades in the same season. The Whitman, Mass. native tops the CAA with 35 points and is tied for the conference lead in goals (14) and game-winning goals (7). The 35 points are the most-ever for a Northeastern player in a season and the 14 goals tied a school record. Petta tallied at least one point in nine of the Huskies' 11 CAA contests .
Brittany Taylor, Senior, Defender, Connecticut
Taylor was named Big East Defensive Player of the Year adding to her preseason selection of Big East Defensive Player of the Year. She also won the award in 2007, becoming the second UConn player to earn the honor twice following former Huskies standout Sara Whalen who won the award in 1995 and 1996. Taylor earned Big East Defensive Player of the Week honors on Sept. 21 and helped anchor a UConn defense that recorded six shutouts, including four in conference play.
Emily Pallotta, Senior, Midfielder, Boston University
Pallotta is second in the conference in goals (7) and tied for third in points (16). A tri-captain, she was a first-team all-conference honoree in 2007 and a second-team choice last year and has had a banner year in 2009. With a career-best 16 points already under her belt this season, Pallotta has cracked the top ten on BU's all-time scoring list with 45 career points. She led the Terriers to a third straight America East Championship.
Katherine Sheeleigh, Junior, Forward, Harvard
Leads the Crimson with eight goals and 20 points, Sheeleigh scored twice in Harvard's 2-1 win over Dartmouth, as the Crimson clinched at least a share of its second straight Ivy League title and automatic berth to the NCAA tournament. She has eight gopals and four asssits for 12 points, third best in the Ivy League
Jill Hutchinson Senior., Forward, Wake Forest University
Hutchinson leads Wake Forest with 13 goals and 29 points on the season , She was named First Team All-ACC . The 13 goals in a single-season record at Wake Forest and she has also become the school's career all-time goals leader with 35 in her four seasons . She ranks third in the ACC in goals and fourth in points. Hutchinson was named ACC Player of the Week after scoring two goals in Wake's 3-0 upset victory against then-No. 5 Florida State. She has three multi-goal games on the season and has scored four game-winning goals in 2009.
Heidi Sabatura, Freshman, Forward, Villanova
Sabatura is the first Villanova player to earn the Big East Rookie of the Year award. The freshman was named the Big East Rookie of the Week three times this season (Aug. 24, Sept. 7 and Sept. 28) and totaled 18 points, including seven goals. In 11 conference games, she had seven points, including three goals.
Christa Matlack, Junior, Forward, Bucknell
Matlack was named Patriot League Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Year Matlack leads the league in both goals (9) and points (20) per game (16). She has been especially hot over the last month, as she has eight goals and two assists in her last eight games. In conference play Matlack logged two-goal games in victories over Lafayette, Navy and Holy Cross.
Danielle Toney, Junior, Forward, Penn State
Led the Nittany Lions with 12 goals and also had 6 assists for a total of 30 points. Was tied for the Big Ten lead in points with team mate Katie Schoepfer. Four of her goals were game winners, also tied for the Big Ten lead. She was a two time Big Ten Player of the Week honoree.
Tiffany McCarty, Sophomore, Forward, Florida State
Followed up being named the 2008 ACC Freshman of the Year with wining the 2009 ACC Offensive Player of the Year award. She is currently leads the conference in points (36) and goals scored (15). McCarty is a major reason Florida State (14-3-1 overall, 7-2-1 ACC) earned a share of first place in the final regular-season standings and will enter this week's ACC Women's Soccer Championship at Cary, N.C., as a No. 1 seed.
Mick Imgram, Senior, Midfielder, Tennessee
A native of Clifton, Va., she led the Southeastern Conference in goals scored with a career-high 12 on the way to first-team All-SEC honors. She also registered three assists and 27 total points. Her 12 goals were tied for the third-most in a single-season in Lady Vol history and counted for 52% of the 23 total goals scored by Tennessee during the 2009 campaign.
Kelley O'Hara, Senior, Forward, Stanford
The team captain on nation's No. 1 ranked team, O'Hara broke school record for points in a season (49 points; 20 goals, 9 assists) and tied Stanford's single-season record for goals (20), ranking her third in the nation.
Katherine Boone, Freshman, Goalkeeper, Dayton
Earned the Atlantic 10's Defensive Player of the Year honor after registering 12 shutouts and 45 saves in leading Dayton to its first A-10 regular season title since 2004. The freshman keeper ranks first nationally with a 0.22 goals against average and third in save percentage (.918) while boasting an 11-0-5 record.
Whitney Weinraub, Senior, Forward, Charlotte
Enters this week's A-10 Championship (Nov. 5-8) as the A-10 leader in goals (13), points (32) and game-winning tallies (six), with eight of her goals coming in Conference play. A three-time Player of the Week selection this season, the junior forward is the first student-athlete to repeat as Offensive Player of the Year since the award's inception in 2000.
Michelle Enyear, Senior, Forward, Portland
A two time WCC Player of the week, she is second in the conference in both goals(13) and points (38) and ranks first in assists (12). Four of her goals have been game winners, ranking her second in the conference
Danielle Foxhoven, Sophomore, Forward, Portland
The West Coast Conference leader in goals (21) and points (50), she also has 8 assists which is third in the conference. She has a conference high six game wining goals and leads the nation in point per game, with 2.94
Malorie Rutledge, Senior, Midfielder, Louisiana State
Rutledge becomes the fourth player in league history to win SEC Player of the Year honors twice after also winning the award last season. The Sharpsburg, Ga., native led the conference with 19 points in league matches. She posted an SEC-best nine assists to go with five goals in conference play.
Morgan Marlborough, Freshman, Forward, Nebraska
She was honored as the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and was chosen as Rookie of the Year. Marlborough, a freshman from Lee's Summit, Mo., currently leads the conference in points (49) and goals (21). Her goals per game (1.11) and points per game (2.58) rank second in the nation. She is the first freshman to receive a Player of the Year Award in the Big 12's 14-year history. She was also selected as Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week on Sept. 15 and Oct. 20.
Shay Mannino, Junior, Goalkeeper , Central Michigan
Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Year, she posted a MAC-record 14 solo shutouts with a .47 goals against average that ranks seventh among NCAA Division I keepers. During Central's streak of 13 straight shutouts, clocked a personal shutout streak of 1134:26, the third longest streak any Division I keeper has put up in NCAA history . Her 26 career shutouts is the second most in school history, one shy of the school record.
Whitney Engen, Senior Defender, North Carolina
Engen anchors the back line for a North Carolina defense that has posted 11 shutouts and allowed a total of 10 goals in 18 matches.


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Red Cross & Disney Unveil New Disaster Preparedness Video ft. Cameron Boyce
The American Red Cross and Disney today unveiled a new disaster preparedness video, featuring Disney Channel star Cameron Boyce, to help teach kids and families the importance of preparing for natural disasters and other emergencies. The spot will run on Disney Channel as part of National Preparedness Month in September.
"When a disaster strikes, it is critical that the entire family is prepared," said Gail McGovern, president and CEO of the American Red Cross. "Disney's continued support helps us keep children safe by educating them about the importance of preparedness in ways that are relevant and fun."
Disney Friends for Change a global initiative that inspires kids and families to take action and make a difference in their communities will spotlight the video on its website to show children simple ways to prepare for disasters. The spot will also air on the Disney Channel.
The spot features Boyce, who stars as Luke Ross on the Disney Channel series "Jessie," and his friends as they discuss the basics of emergency preparedness: Learn, Practice, Share, Be Prepared. They portray preparing for emergencies as an activity that is easy, fun and as a way to help reduce children's anxieties about the unexpected.
The video is one of several collaborative efforts between Disney and the Red Cross. The organizations worked together to develop the Mickey and Friends Disaster Preparedness Activity Book, which helps children and families learn how to prepare for disasters through a series of interactive games and activities. The book is available to download in English and Spanish.
Disney also contributed to the creation and expansion of The Pillowcase Project through a total investment of $3 million since 2012. The program supports in-school and after-school curriculum to help 3 rd to 5 th graders and their families prepare for disasters. Trained instructors teach youth the safety actions for various disasters, how to develop a family emergency plan and how to create emergency kits by packing essential items into a pillowcase for easy transport a technique Boyce uses in the spot.


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The pictured wheels are black Subaru rims with Continental Extreme Contact tires (DWS (Dry Wet Snow)- All Weather; Size: 205 55 R16 M+S) installed on the wheels. These are excellent tires for highway driving as the slightly narrower profile give better gas mileage. They are also great rain and snow tires as they are specifically designed for "extreme contact" in snow, ice, and rain. These tires really stick, and have done me very well. I put the stock tires back on my WRX to conserve tread wear. Now I'm selling the car and have no use for these extra wheels and tires.
The "DWS" marking disappears as the tread wears; "S" for Snow wears out first, then "W" for Wet wears out, then "D" for Dry wears out. As you can see from the pictures, the tread is lightly used. I have a link for more detailed pictures if you need them.
I have original receipt stating $518 for the tires from the tire store, and I purchased the wheels separately for $400, for a total of over $900 invested. I'm selling the set of 4 wheels and tires for $300 with the purchase of the car, $450 without.
The car, a 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback, is for sale on Craigslist here: 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback
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First Aid at Sea
Washington Sea Grant and Port of Seattle Fishermen's Terminal are cosponsoring a Coast Guard-approved First Aid at Sea course for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters. Topics include cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, patient assessment, shock, trauma, burns, fractures, hypothermia, cold-water near-drowning, immobilization, backboards, first-aid kits and more.
The fee for the workshop is $80. Space is limited, so pre-registration is advised. To register or for more information, contact Sarah Fisken, WSG Marine Education Coordinator, at 206.543.1225 or email@example.com.
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text: America's Building Trades Unions hope that public servants in both parties see fit to finally address the pressing needs in this country in a balanced and responsible way that allows for a level playing field, is devoid of raw political motivation, and instead is fueled by what best unites us and makes us stronger as a nation; now and in the years ahead.Struggling families have waited long enough for elected officials to demonstrate leadership and there is much to be done. We are hopeful that this election is a clear expression of the direction the nation wants to go and as President Obama said last night, America can only move forward when we return to the spirit that has lifted this country from the depths of despair to the great heights of hope. This will require leadership in both parties and a renewed dedication to bipartisanship. America's Building Trades Unions have always subscribed to that approach to representative democracy, and today we urge our nation's leaders, particularly the Republican leadership in the US House and US Senate, to reject self interested political calculations that for far too long have created gridlock and prevented our nation from moving forward in a balanced way that ensures shared prosperity and access to opportunity. As the President said last night, we are an American family. And just like America's Building Trades Unions, our American family is growing in strength and diversity— men, women, Latinos, African Americans, young, old, military veterans and other civic minded individuals that remain engaged and committed to our democratic process and believe in the communities in which we work and live. America's Building Trades unions remain at the ready to do our part as we continue to move forward with this great nation's recovery." The Building and Construction Trades Department is an alliance of 13 national and international unions that collectively represent 2 million skilled craft professionals in the United States and Canada www.BCTD.org www.Facebook.com/AmericasBuildingTradesUnions www.PLAsWork.org www.YouTube.com/BCTDValueOnDisplay SOURCE Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO