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04/24 $375
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04/10 $375
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05/08 $250
05/22 $475
06/05 $450
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A REDE for a Mid-Point Reporting unit is redetermined every 12 months. The income amount for the next 12 months is based on the income received in the last 30 days, unless the unit reports a change. Accept the last 4 pay stubs if paid weekly, last 2 pay stubs if paid every other week or twice monthly, and the last pay stub if paid monthly that the customer provides.
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In ACM, at initial application or REDE, when income is expected to end do not use the income from the last 30 days to determine future income. Best Estimate is based on the person's statement of future earnings such as but not limited to rate of pay, hours of work, and number of expected paychecks.
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Determine the average monthly amount to budget for each month of the approval period.
Example 2: Mrs. W's approval period ends in January. At the REDE in January she reported that she would be starting her seasonal job on 04/15, with her first pay on 04/29. No income should be budgeted for February or March, since the job starting in April is new employment and not an income that varies situation. Tell Mrs. W to report if her earnings together with any other income exceeds the Maximum Gross Income Standard.
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For the approval period she will receive $200 for 4 months for a total of $800. Two months she will receive $50 for a total of $100. $800 + $100 = $900 divided by 6 = $150 to budget for each month of the approval period.
For Mid-Point Reporting units, when income varies over the approval period due to an anticipated change such as: hours, rate of pay, time off work, or an interruption in income, figure the total amount of anticipated income for the approval period, and divide by 12-months. Budget that monthly average.
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FLORENCE – Perry Wilson of Darlington has been named director of admissions at Francis Marion University
Wilson will be responsible for providing leadership in recruiting and admitting new undergraduate students to the university. Her areas of responsibility will include oversight of admissions counselors, support staff operations and recruitment publications efforts.
"We are pleased to have someone with Mrs. Wilson's background and experiences undertake the responsibility of managing our admissions process. She has a record of progressive knowledge and demonstrated success in higher education recruitment," said FMU Associate Provost Ken Kitts. "Her creativity, professional experience, grasp of the admission and recruitment landscape, and appreciation of the university's distinctive mission made her the ideal choice."
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|Idaho, Oregon
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The Snake River Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area that encompasses an area in Southwestern Idaho and two counties in eastern Oregon. The area was designated an AVA as a result of a successful petition from the Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers Commission[4] and the Idaho Department of Commerce and Labor. The petition was granted in 2007, and for wines to bear the Snake River Valley AVA label, at least 85% of the grapes used for production must be grown in the designated area, which includes the Southwestern Idaho counties of Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Gooding, Jerome, Owyhee, Payette, Twin Falls, and Washington, and the Eastern Oregon counties of Malheur and Baker. The boundary encompasses 15 wineries, 46 vineyards, and 1,800 acres (728 ha) of commercial vineyard production.[2][3]
Located on the same latitude as Oregon's Umpqua Valley AVA, the Snake River Valley has a more drastic diurnal temperature variation than other appellations in the Pacific Northwest due to the high elevation of most of the region's vineyards. At elevations of 2,500 feet (760 m) to 3,000 feet (910 m) above sea level, the region is also more than 400 miles (640 km) from the tempering affects of the Pacific Ocean.[5]
- ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.208 Snake River Valley." Archived January 19, 2008, at the Wayback Machine. Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Jan. 30, 2008.
- ^ a b c d Appellation America (2007). "Snake River Valley (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Jan. 30, 2008.
- ^ a b c "Establishment of the Snake River Valley Viticultural Area (2005R-463P)" (PDF). Federal Register. 72 (46): 10598–10603. March 9, 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-10-23. Retrieved 2007-07-04.
- ^ Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers Commission
- ^ H. Johnson & J. Robinson The World Atlas of Wine pg 286 Mitchell Beazley Publishing 2005 ISBN 1-84000-332-4
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- Geography of Adams County, Idaho
- Agriculture in Idaho
- American Viticultural Areas
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- Geography of Boise County, Idaho
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- Geography of Malheur County, Oregon
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LONDON -- Nadia Comaneci shocked the world -- and the scoreboard -- when she scored the first perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics as a pony-tailed 14-year-old in 1976. Now 50, she wishes gymnastics still had the perfect 10 in its scoring.
"I think gymnastics was associated with the 10. I thought that belonged to the sport, and somehow we gave it way," the former Romanian Olympian said Wednesday at a news media event held by Adidas.
The International Gymnastics Federation changed the scoring in 1997. Now, it's a score with no ceiling. Top scores are typically in the 15-17 range.
"I think we lost a lot of the fans because they don't understand what is 14 or what is 15? What's the highest score you can get? … It's a little bit confusing for the fans. I think that probably they're going to find a way to bring back the 10 somehow," Comaneci said.
Overall at the '76 Olympics in Montreal, Comaneci scored 10s in seven events. Her first came in the uneven bars at the old Montreal Forum, historic as the home of the Montreal Canadiens hockey team. But the scoreboard that day was equipped only for a single digit before the decimal point. So her score appeared as "1.00."
"I didn't understand what it meant, but Longines didn't prepare the scoreboard to accommodate a 1o. … I was a little frustrated at the beginning because I thought I did better than one," Comaneci said.
But everybody figured it out soon enough, and she was vaulted into instant world celebrity. Now, she lives in Oklahoma City with her husband, former gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast Bart Conner. They have a 6-year-old son, Dylan, who started rolling around the mats at their gymnastics academy when he was 2.
"I think gymnastics is a good base (for youngsters), not necessarily to stay with the sport," she said. "They can go into something else, but to be busy and do something athletic.''
She started in Romania when she was 6½. Though she was 14 in Montreal, the qualification age for eligibility in Olympic gymnastics has been 16 since 1997. It had been raised to 15 before that.
Comaneci, who'll be doing some international broadcast work at these Olympics, doesn't favor the new age restriction.
"I was turning actually 15 at the Olympics in '76. … I don't think that one year makes a huge difference," Comaneci said.
"I think that a lot of the kids will miss their chance to compete because some of them will turn 16 (after) Jan. 1 of next year, which means they will have to sit around for four more years. That will be very difficult to compete in your first Olympics at 19 or 20 years old. I think I like the way that it was, but I guess we're just going to go with the rules.''
She doesn't buy the notion that the pressure is too much when you're younger.
"I think it's the other way around. People think that young kids have pressure, but no we don't when we are young because you just go and do whatever you do in a gym," she said. "(But) as the years go by, you become an adult and understand the responsibilities and what people are expecting from you. With me, that happened in 1980 in the Moscow Games."
In Moscow, she wasn't perfect. But she won golds in the balance beam and floor exercise and took silver in the all-around and the team race.
"Two gold medals and two silver, I don't think is that bad. … I think I still did a pretty good job," she said.
For her media event, she wore a black Adidas jersey with "I'm Gold" lettered in gold on the front.
"It should be, 'I'm perfect' in the back," she said with a laugh.
However, she doesn't preach perfection in sports or other areas of life.
"Life is not easy for anyone. You have to have ups and downs," she said. " You can make mistakes. You learn and try not to make them again. That's pretty much my principle.''
In Olympic gymnastics, mistakes will cost points.
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The Dordogne has long been a favourite destination for travellers searching for a relaxing break in 'real' France. Rich, authentic food, pretty villages and a long history, the region encompasses all of France's best bits in one fell swoop. There's the wine – Perigord Pourpre is the winegrowing region around Bergerac – the grand scenery around the Vezere Valley and the chateau-studded countryside that's interspersed with quaint towns packed with bars and restaurants serving hearty fare. Whether it's the slightly soggier autumn months or the height of summer, the Dordogne is the perfect year round destination for les grandes vacances.
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The Dordogne has long been a favourite destination for travellers searching for a relaxing break in 'real' France. Rich, authentic food, pretty villages and a long history, the region encompasses all of France's best bits in one fell swoop. There's the wine – Perigord Pourpre is the winegrowing region around Bergerac – the grand scenery around the Vezere Valley and the chateau-studded countryside that's interspersed with quaint towns packed with bars and restaurants serving hearty fare. Whether it's the slightly soggier autumn months or the height of summer, the Dordogne is the perfect year round destination for les grandes vacances.
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The region we call Southwest France, includes the popular regions of Gascony and Dordogne and stretches along the Atlantic Ocean from the mouth of the Gironde Estuary in the north to the Spanish border to the south. Our luxury villa portfolio in this area is dominated with traditional properties, all of which have been sympathetically restored.
Unarguably the Dordogne and Gascony have a love of bygone eras. You can visit prehistoric fortresses or explore the medieval villages and towns of Rocamadour, Perigueux, Sarlat and Cahors. The breathtaking scenery of this region is interlaced with gorges, green meadows, winding rivers, and vineyard strewn fields.
Families will love the exciting history, which encourages you to get out and about to visit the caves and parks, such as Grotte du Peche-Merle. But for the more active the coast, the Pyrenees and the lakes offer exciting playgrounds for all ages, especially worthy of mentioning is the excellent surfing conditions.
As with many French regions the Dordogne is particularly noted for its gourmet dishes, such as foie gras, magret de canard and entrecote bordelaise. Of course the excellent meals are complimented with some fantastic Bordeaux wines and are ideally finished off with a host of Armagnacs or the southwest's famous Sauternes sweet dessert wine.
1st Monday of May, Snail Festival (Bertric Burée)
Nearly 100,000 snails are cooked in huge vats and devoured by locals and visitors from all over France. An all day event, in traditional French style, which involves the consumption of lots of white wine and a huge evening feast. Great fun day for the whole family as they normally host a brocante (equivalent of a car boot sales), fun fair, bar and market where they serve food including snails, beef or confit de canard (duck) and lots of wine. Great fun and always on the first Monday in May.
2nd Sunday of May, Strawberry Festival (Beaulieu)
The main event is the baking of a giant strawberry pie, but it is accompanied by a market with regional produce and French and international music and dance performances. The medieval, cobbled streets, a splendid Romanesque abbey, and the Chapel of the Penitents offer a magnificent setting for these strawberries! Entertainment for the whole family; horse riding, wooden exhibition, face painting, wooden games, various workshops (cooking, arts and crafts), parade and races, nature sports events (canoes, making kites, fishing simulator), plus street entertainment and magicians.
Pentecost Sunday, Rocamadour AOC Cheese Festival (Rocamadour)
This festival of Rocamadour AOC cheese is celebrated on Pentecost Sunday each year. There is a competition for the best farmhouse cheese, cheese tasting, traditional music, face painting and feasting. A chance to shop at a wonderful cheese market as well being able to taste all the wares. From the Rocamadour AOP throughout the 25 past editions of the event, they have given us a tour of French cheese gastronomy; and what diversity! Cow, goat, sheep, known and less known.
Mid July, Fete de la Madeleine (Duras)
This is a three day festival in Duras, which traditionally celebrates Baroque music. There is local camping in the château grounds, BBQs each evening, as well as a fireworks display. A rough guideline for the programme is below but is always subject to change. Saturday: Grilled sandwiches and concert with the group Sangria, entry is free. Sunday: Grilled sandwiches and concert (free admission). Monday: Grilled sandwiches and concert with Mickaël Vigneau and Collective Métissé. Closing the three-day festival with fireworks.
Late September, Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (Rocamadour)
A hot air balloon fiesta in Rocamadour in late September. This gathering of European hot air balloons forms a stunning sight against the backdrop of the pilgrimage town of Rocamadour. Attracting some 20,000 spectators, it pays to get your viewing spot early.
Suggested General Activities
- Market - enjoy a trip to market in a town close to your villa and buy fine meats, olives, oils, wines and cheeses of the region.
- Private Art Class - try your hand at landscape painting as a professional artist teaches you the fundamentals in your own villa for a half or full day. Alternatively, painting activities can be arranged for children in Bergerac whilst they tour the town
- Boat trip - why not take an organised boat trip up the river to see the town of Bergerac and the nearby countryside from a different perspective
- Shopping - take a day for a shopping tour through Bordeaux where you find Rue Sainte-Catherine, the longest shopping street in Europe
- Wine tour - enjoy an educational day with an emminent wine writer and professor in the Dordogne - take a full day excursion to St Emilion, Pommerol or the Medoc with lunch, mini train trip through the vineyards and private tasting of selected vignoble
- Wine lesson - enjoy a day as a guest of an emminent wine writer and professor in his own home - your day would include a class introducing the vine and its properties, the wine making process, tasting and a five course lunch with selected wine
- Enjoy a truffle tour hosted by the owner of a local truffle farm
Suggested Sporting Activities
- Cycling - France provides wide, empty roads and flat or rolling countryside suitable for biking
- Boules - this typical French game can be played nearly everywhere; many towns provide dirt, gravel, hard-packed sand squares as playing surface for Boules
- Mountain Biking - rent a bike (in Limoges for example) and discover the beautiful countryside
- Golf - enjoy a round of golf at one of the many courses in the region
- Swimming - Beach at Dune de Pilat near Bordeaux, Limoges has an Olympic size pool
- Climbing - find a wall in Limoges
- Tennis - in Limoges, 50 tennis courts
- Sailing - rent a yacht in Bordeaux
- Kite-surfing - go with the wind in Bordeaux
- Windsurfing - about 6 excellent windsurfing schools with rental facilities for equipment
- Horse riding - enjoy the scenery of the Dordogne from horseback. Sessions can be booked to suit a range of ages and abilities
- Canoeing - spend a day canoeing down the Dordogne, a great family activity which can be enjoyed at a leisurely pace and include a lunch stop
Selection of Local Attractions
- Bergerac, Maison des Vins (Wine Rooms)
- Bergerac, The Costi Museum - Open from July to August, rest of the year on demand
- Bergerarc, Chateau de Monbazillac - Open from March to October
- Bergerac, Velines/ Sardy Gardens - Open from Easter to 1st November
- Bordeaux, Palais Gallien - June to September
- Bordeaux, Saint-André Cathedral - Open all year round
- Bordeaux, Casa de Goya - Open all year round
- Bordeaux, Jardin Botanique de Bordeaux - Open all year round
- Périgueux ,Cathedral of St Front - Open all year round
- Périgueux, Amphitheatre - Open all year round
- Périgueux, Musée de Vésunna - Closed in January
- Limoges, Le Jardin Botanique de l'Evêché - Open all year round
- Limoges, Le Grand Théâtre de Limoges - Different program all year round
- Pau, The Musée National des Parachutistes - Open all year round
- Pau, La Cité des Abeilles (bee city) - Open all year round (from Nov to Feb only Saturdays and Sundays)
Time Zone
GMT + 1 hour
Currency Information
The official currency is the Euro (€). Coins are available in 1 cent, 2 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent, 20 cent, 50, cent , €1 & €2 denominations. Notes are available in €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500 denominations.
Money Matters
Travellers cheques are widely accepted for exchange or purchase in major cities, but in more rural areas, visit a bank to exchange them for Euros. Major credit cards are widely accepted here (though a limited number of merchants have American Express accounts) and ATM access is widespread. Exchange currency only at authorized outlets such as banks and hotels, and exchange only what you think you will spend in-country. Coins cannot be reconverted on departure. Save all receipts from any currency exchange transaction. You may be asked to produce them when you exit the country, and they are required if you intend to reconvert local currency.
Tipping Suggestions
Tips in restaurants are usually added on at 10/15 % of the bill. However, it is often a subject of controversy whether this amount actually goes to the waiter or not, therefore it is your choice whether to tip more.
Arrival & Departure Formalities
Travel documents are your responsibility. In general you should have:
- A signed, valid passport that will remain valid for at least 6 months beyond the completion of your trip. Your passport must have enough blank pages (excluding amendment pages) available for entry and exit stamps issued when entering and exiting immigration points.
- Visas are required for certain nationalities and you are strongly advised to check your status allowing plenty of time for visa application.
The South West is in a temperate zone that is far enough in the north to experience all four seasons. The region has pleasant and warm spring weather. There are hot summers with an average temperature around 30°C. Daylight in the summer averages between 8 and 9 hours. Autumn in the South West is also pleasant, with warm daytime temperatures and cool evenings. The days can be quite short during the winter months, with an average number of sunlight hours between 2 and 3 in December and January and temperatures below the freezing mark.
It is advisable to contact your doctor before you travel if you have any specific health concerns and take out appropriate travel and medical insurance.
Electrical service in France is supplied at 220-240 volts/50 hertz.
Driving Info
- Traffic from the RIGHT has right of way, except at roundabouts or if their road has a white line across it.
- You should always be carrying in the car your Passport or national ID, driver's licence, the car insurance papers and ownership (rental) papers.
- An international driving licence is not required. Your locally issued driving licence, as long as it is accompanied by your passport, will suffice.
- National speed limit is 50kmh (31mph) in towns, 90kmh (56mph) on secondary non-urban highways, 110kmh (68mph) on dual carriageways, 130kmh (80mph) on motorways (autoroute). Speeding fines: 30 - 300 Euros. Minimum driving age is 18.
- For use of the motorways (autoroute) it is invariably necessary to pay a toll before access. Payment can be made by coins or by credit card.
- There are strict laws concerning drinking and driving. Blood alcohol levels must not exceed 0.05%. There are random breathalyser tests carried out regularly by the police.
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Oct. 25, 2011
Site: Columbus, Ohio (Varsity Tennis Center)
Event: USTA/ITA Midwest Regional Championships (Main Draw)
U-M Team Result: No Team Scoring
Next U-M Event: Thu-Sun, Nov. 3-6 -- at USTA/ITA National Intercollegiate Indoor Championships (Flushing, N.Y.); Fri-Sun, Nov. 4-6 -- at ASU Thunderbird (Tempe, Ariz.)
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Freshman Emina Bektas (Indianapolis, Ind./New Braunfels HS) of the University of Michigan women's tennis team defeated Northwestern's No. 58-ranked Brittany Wowchuk, 6-4, 6-2, to capture the singles title at the ITA Midwest Regional Championships on Tuesday morning (Oct. 25) at Ohio State's Varsity Tennis Center. As the regional singles champion, Bektas earns automatic selection to the USTA/ITA National Indoor Intercollegiate Championships.
On serve in the first set, Bektas broke the Wildcat player in the seventh game, gaining a 4-3 advantage before claiming three of the final four games to win, 6-4. She broke Wowchuk early in the second set and again in the fifth game to cruise to a 6-2 decision. Bektas, ranked No. 9 among the ITA's freshman/newcomer poll, held serve throughout the championship match. She is the first Michigan player in program history to capture the ITA Midwest Regional singles title.
On Monday (Oct. 24), Bektas defeated another pair of ranked opponents to advance to the championship match. She rallied past Northwestern No. 53 Kate Turvy in the semifinals, winning the last 11 consecutive points to surge to a 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 (0) decision. In the quarterfinal round, Bektas knocked off Notre Dame's No. 38-ranked Shannon Matthews, 6-3, 6-4. The Wolverine rookie is 8-2 in her first collegiate season and owns four wins against nationally ranked opposition.
All six Michigan participants earned at least one victory in the singles main draw. Sophomore Sam Critser (Mountain View, Calif./Mountain View HS) posted a 2-1 record, joining Bektas in the quarterfinal round before dropping a 6-2, 6-2 decision to Northwestern's Turvy.
In doubles play, Bektas and sophomore Brooke Bolender (Delray Beach, Fla./Kaplan HS) advanced to the semifinal round, where they narrowly lost to Northwestern's No. 3-ranked tandem Linda Abu Mushrefova and Nida Hamilton, 9-7, to bow out with a 3-1 record. Among their victories, Bektas and Bolender earned back-to-back decisions over Big Ten pairings from Illinois and Ohio State. The Wolverine duo, ranked No. 17 in the ITA preseason poll, is 6-4 on the season.
Bektas will appear in the prestigious USTA/ITA National Intercollegiate Indoor Championships, which is scheduled for Nov. 3-6 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. The rest of the Wolverines will wrap up fall tournament action at the ASU Thunderbird, Nov. 4-6, at Arizona State's Whiteman Tennis Center in Tempe, Ariz.
No. 9 Emina Bektas
Saturday, Oct. 22 (First Round) -- Bye
Saturday, Oct. 22 (Second Round) -- d. Katherine White (Notre Dame), 6-3, 6-3
Sunday, Oct. 23 (Third Round) -- d. Olga Shukundina (Akron), 7-5, 7-6 (0)
Monday, Oct. 24 (Quarterfinals) -- d. No. 38 Shannon Matthews (Notre Dame), 6-3, 6-4
Monday, Oct. 24 (Semifinals) -- d. No. 53 Kate Turvy (Northwestern), 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 (0)
Tuesday, Oct. 25 (Final) -- d. No. 58 Brittany Wowchuk (Northwestern), 6-4, 6-2
No. 48 Sam Critser
Saturday, Oct. 22 (First Round) -- Bye
Saturday, Oct. 22 (Second Round) -- d. Mariya Kovaleva (Illinois Chicago), 6-1, 6-1
Sunday, Oct. 23 (Third Round) -- d. Nicky Stracar (Wisconsin), 7-5, 7-5
Monday, Oct. 24 (Quarterfinals) -- l. No. 53 Kate Turvy (Northwestern), 6-2, 6-2
Mimi Nguyen
Saturday, Oct. 22 (First Round) -- Bye
Saturday, Oct. 22 (Second Round) -- d. Breanne Smutko (Illinois), 7-6, 6-1
Sunday, Oct. 23 (Third Round) -- l. No. 58 Brittany Wowchuk (Northwestern), 6-2, 6-1
Kristen Dodge
Saturday, Oct. 22 (First Round) -- l. Olga Shukundina (Akron), 6-2, 3-6, 6-0
Saturday, Oct. 22 (Consolation) -- d. Tiffany Dittmer (Ohio State), 6-3, 6-1
Sunday, Oct. 23 (Consolation) -- d. Anna Livaduru (Northwestern), 4-6, 6-1, 1-0 (10-2)
Sarah Lee
Saturday, Oct. 22 (First Round) d. Miriam Westerink (Eastern Michigan), 6-0, 6-3
Saturday, Oct. (Second Round) l. Amy Allin (Illinois), 7-5, 6-3
Michelle Sulahian
Saturday, Oct. 22 (First Round) -- d. Kelsey Lawson (DePaul), 7-6, 6-3
Saturday, Oct. 22 (Second Round) -- l. No. 3 Kristy Frilling (Notre Dame), 6-4, 6-2
No. 17 Emina Bektas/Brooke Bolender
Friday, Oct. 21 (First Round) -- Bye
Friday, Oct. 21 (Second Round) -- d. Alex Forsyth/Marcy Huck (IPFW), 8-2
Saturday, Oct. 22 (Third Round) -- d. Maria Lambropoulos/Allison Falkin (Illinois), 8-6
Sunday, Oct. 23 (Quarterfinals) -- vs. Kara Cecil/Kelsey Dieters (Ohio State), 8-4
Sunday, Oct. 23 (Semifinals) -- l. No. 3 Linda Abu Mushrefova/Nida Hamilton (Northwestern), 9-7
Sam Critser/Sarah Lee
Friday, Oct. 21 (First Round) -- d. Amanda Dibbs/Shannon Brooks (Eastern Illinois), 8-1
Friday, Oct. 21 (Second Round) -- l. Zara Harutyunyun/Prang Pantusart (Akron), 8-5
Mimi Nguyen/Michelle Sulahian
Friday, Oct. 21 (First Round) -- Bye
Friday, Oct. 21 (Second Round) -- l. Kelsey Haviland/Noelle Malley (Ohio State), 8-5
Michigan has boasted a finalist at the ITA Midwest Regional Championships in each of the last two seasons. Last year, Denise Muresan advanced to the final before falling to Notre Dame's Kristy Frilling, 6-2, 7-6 (2).
Three of Emina Bektas and Brooke Bolender's four doubles losses have come against top-15 opposition. The fourth came against the No. 30-ranked tandem.
Michigan Head Coach Ronni Bernstein
On the championship match ... "Emina served really well, and that's really the key for her. She made a lot of first serves, and she was holding serve pretty handily. That loosened her up a bit on the return game. [Brittany] Wowchuk served well to start, but then she just missed a couple of first serves. Emina played a good game to break her in the first set at 3-3. She got a break early in the second then went up two breaks and kind of steamrolled a little bit at the end. She played aggressively and just played at a really high level today."
On Bektas' potential and contribution to the team ... "She's just a great kid. She's fun to be around. She's super athletic. She can get even better, which is really exciting. There are little things that she can improve on with her return game, her movement, coming to the net a little more. She's fun to have on the team. She's got a big game. We're definitely glad she's on our team."
On Bektas' breakthrough weekend ... "She lost a couple close ones early on. For her, it's more the mental part of it and staying positive throughout the whole match. I think those two matches that she lost, she got a little negative, and we've talked about that. She's going to be in every match she plays, so the more positive she can be in those clutch moments, the better she's going to get."
U-M Freshman Emina Bektas
On her championship performance ... "Going into today's match, I knew I had get a high percentage of first serves in, because that's one of my biggest weapons. I tried to be a lot more aggressive with my return in this match, because last match I wasn't breaking as easily and Ronni was really telling me to go after it and be aggressive. I definitely played well and consistent and just ended up on top."
On her comeback in the semifinals ... "I wasn't playing my best in the first set. I lost my serve early, and I knew I had to turn it around after that. I had a break early on in the third set but I lost it. I was down 6-5 when I just started playing a lot more carefree and going after the ball. I felt like I had a lot of momentum going into the tiebreaker. With my serve, I knew all I had to do was get a mini break. I played some really solid points and it just went from there."
On her confidence ... "I really feel like I can play with some of the best players out there. It all depends on showing up and playing the best I can, getting my first serve in, going after every ball and fighting through the match. I felt like I'd been playing well coming into this weekend, and this was a big boost going into New York next week. I'm really excited."
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I have been a resident of Marion County my entire life, graduating from Waldo Local School and The Ohio State University after a 4 year term in the United States Air Force. Have been married to my wife Virginia for 47 years. We have 3 children and 7 grandchildren. I joined the banking industry in 1978, and have had a very enjoyable career serving banking clients in the Marion area.


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If Shimano was in two minds about derailleurs before 1967, that all changed with the Shimano Skylark. Shimano took the geometry of the Simplex Export 61, tweaked it slightly and avoided Simplex's fatal mistake of manufacturing it in plastic. The result was the Skylark - and it went on to be a best seller.
Shimano referred to the Skylark as having a 'Servo-Pantagraph' design (or sometimes a 'Servo-Panta' design (?!?)). I never knew quite what this meant - a 'servo' system surely has to incorporate a feedback mechanism - but I have always guessed that it means that the derailleur has two sprung pivots. Perhaps the position of the pulley cage generates 'feedback' by repositioning the parallelogram. Perhaps it just means 'buy me'.
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Beaches on Staten Island will be closed to the public until Memorial Day, officials have said. But homeowners Emilya Malkin and Michael Lilov say the path to the beach from their house, a block from the shore, wasn't marked — and they told the Staten Island Advance they were taken aback when Park Police demanded identification, wrote them a $50 ticket, and threatened them with arrest for trespassing ("Family ticketed for strolling along closed Staten Island beach," by Deborah Young).
"I am a law-abiding citizen; I would never break the rules; I would never, on purpose, take my family somewhere unsafe," Malkin told the paper. "My whole neighborhood, it's depressing. When we take walks now, there is construction trash, nails, empty lots. We thought the beach was open, and that we would go, and feel happy again to live here, next to the water."
The emotional distress of losing an amenity — for a while, anyway — is one thing. But some Staten Island homeowners may also feel the pain of Sandy in their pocketbook when tax time comes. "Repairs to their wrecked homes will count as property improvements," the Advance reports, "which could mean they'll see higher tax bills ("Staten Island politicians quiz official on post-Sandy property taxes," by Jilllian Jorgensen).
"They're basically rebuilding their own house, and they're going to be taxed at a higher level because it's a brand new house, when they never asked for a brand new house," City Councilman Domenic Recchia said. "They never wanted a brand new house."


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From the Photographer: "Kate and Stephen's wedding was held at the beautiful Gurney's Inn in Montauk, Long Island. Situated on a bluff above the Atlantic Ocean, it's the perfect location for a beach wedding. We met up with Kate on the morning of their wedding while she was still in the salon. We knew it was going to be an amazing day when we saw how Kate was smiling. She was so happy and so beautiful! Kate had bought matching robes for all the girls to wear and pose in before they got dressed. At this same time, Stephen was out riding dune buggies on the beach with the guys. When he got back to his cabin, he realized that he left his card for Kate at home. Without missing a beat, he called someone at his house and asked them to read the card to him so he could write the words down in a scrap of paper for Kate. After all, it's the words that are important!
"Kate and Stephen opted to take their photos before their beachfront ceremony. That allowed us to go into the quaint town of Montauk to shoot some of their photos portraits together. They were an amazing couple and so much in love. Virtually all we had to do is put them together and the photos happened just the way we hoped, without much coaching. Their personalities and love for each other showed right on through.
"Their ceremony was held right on the beach on a beautiful sunny Long Island July afternoon. The surfboard that the groomsmen carried represented Kate's brother who passed away while Kate and Stephen were planning their wedding. After a beautiful ceremony, we did a few more photos on the beach, then it was off to the cocktail hour. Their reception was wild and crazy with lots of friends from college dancing and celebrating with the couple." – Mindi and Rich Verdi, Photography by Verdi


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Cheryl Cole
British Singer and TV Personality Cheryl Cole recently announced that she is seeking a divorce from Ashley Cole. News updates on Cheryl Cole as well as pictures sets and video of the performer are available on GossipCenter as we follow the family drama.
Looking absolutely breathtaking in a floor-length white gown, Cheryl Cole turned heads upon arrival at the Savoy Hotel in London, England on Thursday (February 23).
The "Girls Aloud" beauty was in attendance for an event for her own charity,The Prince's Trust, which helps to raise money for disadvantaged young people from her region of Northeast London.
Doing what she can to help glam up the gals, Cheryl Cole is featured in a beauty section in the latest issue of Britain's OK! magazine.
In the L'Oreal sponsored spread, the former Girls Aloud singer first dished about her mascara application process, as she told, "I try to get every single lash, even the tiny ones in the corner, because it makes you look like you've got a bigger eye."
Using her celebrity and style sense for a good cause, Cheryl Cole has teamed up with cosmetics giant L'Oreal to create a limited edition lipstick from the Color Riche range called Red Passion.
As for the charitable side of the former Girls Aloud singer's beauty offering, a pound from each and every item sold with go to The Cheryl Cole Foundation in aid of The Prince's Trust.
Heading in for another day at the office, Pippa Middleton was spotted en route to her place of employment in London, England this morning (December 8).
The beautiful brunette went winter chic for the brief walk into work, dressing in a brown fur scarf, matching wool coat and black suede shoes.
Earlier this year she dropped some weight due to her crazy life, and now Cheryl Cole is back to her more womanly form.
Talking with the Winter 2011 issue of Grazia magazine, the Girls Aloud singer credits some good old fashioned home cooking for helping her regain her curvier figure.
Taking a break from her clean-cut image, Cheryl Cole masters the messy-sexy look in the premiere issue of Hunger magazine.
The former "X Factor" babe lets her hair down and turns on the charm in the photo spread, shot by famed photographer Rankin.
Bringing her beauty to the forefront, Cheryl Cole adorns the cover of the December 2011 issue of InStyle UK.
The 28-year-old looked perfect in Prada for the Nino Munoz shot front page while glamming up the magazine (due out Thursday) with a stylish multi-shot spread.
Teaming up for a full day of filming, Leighton Meester and Ed Westwick took to the set of "Gossip Girl" in New York City today (October 24).
The CW castmates dressed in their usual super-stylish garb while on the Madison Ave shoot, as "The Roommate" actress sported an eccentric all-blue ensemble while Ed donned a funky plaid suit and sleek gray overcoat for his time in front of the camera.
Making her way back to the States, Cheryl Cole was spotted arriving into Los Angeles, California on Sunday night (October 9).
The former Girls Alous singer was escorted through the terminal by staffers at LAX Airport after having flown into Tinseltown from London.
Showing support for her fellow Girls Aloud band mate, Cheryl Cole attended "Shrek" the musical for the first night in which pal Kimberly Walsh is set to perform as Fiona on Wednesday (October 5).
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Crime investigators raided a Kuwaiti man's home after he posted a video of himself counterfeiting Kuwaiti money. Why did he post the video online? To get more Twitter followers, of course! The man said he never expected to get caught, either.
A security source stated that the investigators found the equipment the man used to counterfeit the money, along with unlicensed weapons, when they searched his home.
"As soon as the video was posted, the Division of Criminal Investigation began to investigate to find out who the culprit was – his face was not showing in the video –and through their different divisions and crime teams they were able to get to the criminal, who works in the oil sector, and that's when we got a warrant to search his home," officials stated.
Surprisingly, the machine the man was using was not in fact a money-printing machine; it was just a mere packaging machine.
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Somebody rated this ammo on another forum. Bought a plastic tub of 100 rounds at WM for about $22. According to the poster, the boxed ammo is made in Italy, while the bulk tub is made in the Ukraine (go figure). He said it was accurate and fairly clean. I'd try it.
As for "boxer primed", there are two types of primers, boxer and berdan. Berdan primers are corrosive, largely used in older rounds. There still may be someone, somewhere still using them, but none come to mind at present.


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We have had several new bloggers join the HockeyAnalysis.com team over the last week or two so I figured it was time I make an announcement about it.
Flames Blog: Matt who has been doing some blogging in the Fantasy Hockey section has taken over the Flames blog and has already made several quality posts so go check them out.
Second Canadiens Blog: We now have a second Canadiens Blog which is being written by The Flying Frenchman. You can check it out at habs.hockeyanalysis.com.
Colorado Avalanche: Finally, Peter has just been set up to begin blogging for the Colorado Avalanche and he should get started posting shortly.
If everyone could drop by and give these new bloggers a warm welcome that would be great. They should be a great addition to the HockeyAnalysis.com team.
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Time flies when you're mocking pols, poseurs and pontificators! From the 90's excesses to the frightening fiscal cliffs of 2013, Follies has Been There and poked fun at That. Join the Los Altos Stage Company for this special 20th Anniversary Follies Gala, saluting this year's crop of Fiscal Fools, Felonious Fat Cats, and Feckless Fops, all designed to musically entertain you and Facilitate Felicitous Feelings.
A pre- and post-show reception with wine, appetizers and dessert completes the fabulous package. (Friday and Saturday evenings only)
The 20th Anniversary show includes: tunes by John Lennon, George Gershwin, Hank Williams, and many more. Topics cover Obama's "scandals," Ed Snowden's whereabouts, NSA Wiretaps, Food Fads, Internet Issues and of course a send-up of Life in Los Altos!
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German Shepherd Dog Forums (http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum/)
- B.A.R.F./Raw Feeding (http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum/b-r-f-raw-feeding/)
- - Beginning raw.. (http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum/b-r-f-raw-feeding/208642-beginning-raw.html)
Beginning raw..
I have read a lot about raw here and elsewhere and have always been very interested but to be honest it just seemed too expensive to consider....however today I stopped in at a wholesale butcher a short while from me....
The boss was really pleased to see me, apparently they pay a lot for waste disposal so he was only too glad to give some of their waste to me.
He gave me a huge box of what he called chicken snot: they buy in whole prepared chickens and cut them down into portions and breast pieces etc, everything else gets binned
Really meaty pieces in there along with a small amount of organ meat that I guess wasn't cleaned out at the slaughter house.
It was all cut fresh this morning from human grade meat and he said I can have as much as I want. I took 15kg today to freeze at home.
So now I have the basis of a raw diet for duke, My chickens give me more eggs we can eat so I have plenty of these and I know another butcher that will give me red meat bones for free.
I am going to sit and read now and try and shape a raw diet for Duke - I am happy to spend what I will save on kibble on supplements or other foods if he needs them
chicken snot!! love it! The red meat bones shouldn't be considered part of the diet(too dense) but are great recreational chews.
Lucky you...my dog cannot digest fat so I am limited to skinless chicken breast, frames for bones (cannot eat lamb bones, marrow bones, barely beef neck bone - def. not pork bones) with almost all fat stripped off...
so costs me approx. $6 a day IF I can get chicken on sale - cannot even buy pre-mix - too much fat...I did buy some bunny pre-mix 1lb was $5, so when I add in the other things to bulk up rations it's $7
and the above doesn't incl. suppliments
Hope your dog can do fat
Again, just curious as to what indications there are that a dog can't digest fat, i.e. loose stools, vomitting, etc?
Jessica - per my vet: dogs do not need alot of fat. I was always concerned about making sure Jax had enough fat but my vet told me to keep it on the lower side to avoid pancreatitis. Just for example, at training one night I went thru 2 hotdogs...common reward....the next day she had BW done at her yearly physical and her pancreatic level was 2000 over what it should be. My vet was pale when he came into the room...PALE...we went over everything in her diet and when I mentioned the hot dogs he let out a big breath. TWO hotdogs put her level thru the roof. He just saw a dog that was going to have to be euthanized because of pancreatitis so he was truly relieved when he figured out the problem.
Think about what they would eat in the wild...lean, grassfed, animals with little fat. I don't even feed pork that much because it's corn fed and very fatty. I stick to beef/venison/various poultry and once in a while I'll give some skin with her meals but mostly I throw it out.
And that is scary about the hot dogs! If it does that to them, think about what it does to us! One of the reasons I don't like hot dogs I guess! :)
I wouldn't stop feeding skins. I just wouldn't feed them every day. :) I'm not sure if they eat the skin in the wild or tear around it. Angel (Wild Wolf) could probably tell you that from her experience at the wolf sanctuary.
I would think wolves eat skin and fur. Skin has many benefits(and really should be considered as organ) but fed in moderation just like organ meat.
Skin isn't a "prime" piece of meat, wolves always go for the organs first and the red muscle meat around the chest/ribs and back limbs. Once all of the choice parts are gone, the wolves pick at the lean meat on the forelimbs and such.
Looking for a healthy combonation of raw to feed my pup
is this ok to do or does there need to be something more added to his diet...
That is not me in the video I found it on youtube and thought its something simple and easy to do... but if its not a very healthy choice of meats to feed as a regular meal to my 15 week old gsd then I wont do it..
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Wiring New Shop, OK?
I have just put in a new shop building of 1000 sq. ft., and will be running a cabinet making business out of it. This is a one man, one woman operation so using multiple machines is not an issue. At the MOST, it would be a large power tool, and the intermittent compressor cycle. I ran 6/2 w/ground from the main house panel on a 100amp breaker, thru grey plastic 3/4" conduit, under the house, buried about 25 ft. and up into a panel in the shop...total run of right at 100 ft. I will be installing 40, 30, and 20 amp breakers for powering 220 shop tools, compressors, and a welder, along with 110 tools & lighting. With the exception of the compressor, all the tools pulling 220 were dual voltage, rewired from 110 to 220. My question for the pros here is: will this set-up suffice, under the parameters of operation I have outlined, or am I looking at needing to pony up for some high dollar heavier gauge wire for the main run........TIA for the input
BTW, we're out in the country, so we don't need no stinkin' inspectors:laughing:
6/2 with ground....was this uf-b or some other type cable?? Whatever it is it must be a wet location rated cable.
6/2 with ground will let you have 240 volts only or 120 volts only but not both.... Unless this cable feeder has three insulated wires, one to be used as a neutral, you can only get one voltage to the shop. You cannot use a bare wire for neutral in a sub-feeder. You need individual wires in conduit or a 6/3 G cable rated wet location or direct burial in order to have 120 volts and 240 volts at the shop.
Getting this clarified will lead to the next set of questions. Whether or not the cable is big enough will depend on the amperage of the bigger loads in your cabinet shop...specifically the compressor and welder.
If he means 6/2 plus ground, isn't that sufficient for a sub in a detached shop as long as there are no other metallic connections? H-H-G and bond the neutral to ground at the sub. Certainly it would be better to run it with 4 conductors, and float the neutral, but given that he's already done it this way, can't he keep it rather than replace the wire?
Of course. :) I think I skimmed Stubbie's post, and didn't notice that he covered that. I've never been accused of being a good listener.
Thanks for the response!
I have run just 6/2 w/ground, interior rated, totally enclosed in plastic/PVC conduit, joints glued with Carlon spray adhesive, from a 100amp double pole breaker in the main, 200amp, load center. when it enters the sub panel in the shop one leg ties to one buss, the other to the other, the bare ground attaches to the separate neutral bar, which also has a 6ft copper ground rod driven to 5"8" with 6ga bare copper clamped on. this sub panel in the shop does not have a main disconnect, but only has six breaker slots, maximum 12 120 circuits ( using single width double switch breakers ), 6 high draw circuits, or 3 220 circuits.
It is currently powering lights & small hand tools while I complete the interior, and the largest motor will be the compressor at 6hp, all other 220 are 3hp or lower. The welder is just a crackerbox, dual voltage converted to 220.
I certainly don't question your far advanced experience on this Stubbie, but I have always thought a double pole breaker, with 2 insulated and one bare ground, could provide 110 off of each leg, or 220 using both, and the ground would double as neutral for the 110 circuits. Is this just a "work around" that we 'ol country boys have been doing and gettin' by with??
Surely do appreciate the patience y'all show when someone wanders in here looking for help! I signed up & decided this is where I'd find my answers, after spending a couple of hours reading the "love story" of Andy & Honker!!
Believe me ... I just had to jump in here....
Pony up son....get a licensed contracror to do that wiring.
YOU are in the category that needs an inspector.
You didn't do any aspect of this wiring correctly.
ie..., breaker size, wire size & configuration, super small conduit (cheap).
I'm Sure glad there are no children in that dwelling.
PS....Do NOT quit your day job.
Jeez. Take it easy on the guy. He's just asking for advice. :rolleyes:
Woodman, I think you should pull new cable through that conduit. The 6/2 romex isn't right for that application. I think 60A would be more than sufficient for your shop, so you could run #8 THWN, 4 conductors. It'll be easier to pull. What size conduit did you use?
Put a 60A feeder in your main panel, put a shut-off in the sub panel (unless you plan to have no more than 6 switches total in there), and then you can separate the ground and neutral.
If you don't have the space in the conduit, or you want to save a dime, you could run 3 THWN conductors.
Thanks Nate, constructive criticism and information is always appreciated. I'll follow along with the advice on the 60amp breaker in the main panel right away, and have to save up a bit for the new wire to pull to the shop thru the 3/4' conduit, ( assuming I can get the romex out! ) There's still quite a bit to do before I move the big machines in, rigid conduit for lights & receps, a separator wall for the finishing booth, and a 3/4" OSB overlay floor, along with fabricating a couple of 10ft. tall doors.
Unfortunately, my neanderthal woodworking budget does not allow for a contractor, and inspectors aren't required out here in the country, and the kids are grown with kids of their own.........so I can go about my day job.......which is building cabinetry & furniture...........the Neanderthal Woodworker is a reference to the fact that I still create heirloom pieces the old world way, with nothing but hand tools for sawing, moulding, assembling and finishing, some of my working tools dating back to the 1800's. The power is required for the "production" jobs that pay the bills, and of course lights, classical music on the radio & coffee pot,but I appreciate the input.
Y'all take Care, & thanks again for the constructive criticism & advice,
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Well there is just so much to explain. First your cable isn't correct and it must come out. Buried conduit is a wet location... an interior rated cable cannot be put in a buried conduit. Conduits fill with water over time and yes I understand your thinking that it won't cause all the joints are glued but you are mistaken. Second you probably have the breaker right but the cable is way to small and its wrong so it must be removed from your conduit. Sorry that is just the way it is. Your running a cabinet making shop so I assume over time you will grow and frankly a 100 amp feeder is prudent in your case. Interior 6/2 cable is only rated for 55 amps so as you can see it is way undersized for 100 amps. A 60 amp feeder will possibly get you by temporarily as Nate has suggested but I doubt it will be good in the long run.
Next the feeder must be 4 wire (H-H-N-G) if you have any other metallic paths existing or being installed between the dwelling with the service equipment (200 amp Panel) and the shop building.
You should run individual wires in conduit but before we get into that we need to know what Nate asked and that is how big is your conduit?
So I am going to give you a list and attach a diagram of what needs to be done.
1) You should be sure that the demand of the shop will not "rob" too much power from the needs of the dwelling service equipment your feeding the shop from....this is called a demand load calculation and is prudent in your case because this isn't a garage it is a cabinet making shop. That coming out ok then proceed. But remember any additions to the dwelling with the service equipment like hot tubs or tankless water heaters becomes a big issue.
2) Individual wires in the correct size conduit sized for 100 amps these can be aluminum or copper wires but they must be insulated and wet rated.
3) Pvc conduit must be buried 18" deep it must be sch.80 where it is above ground and may be sch. 40 underground.
The attached diagram should explain the rest ask questions if needed but if this is in any way more than your wanting to tackle consult an electrical contractor. This diagram is my drawing and is not to be considered as a ' how to ' guide to your installation and should be verified by a knowledgeable person.
Why didn't you get the proper info before doing this lame wiring installation on your own. The "neanderthal" reference ... I'd doubt that.
Budget is no excuse for lack of safety and rules .... Period.. the mark of lack of intelligence.
Your total lack of electrical knowledge, callous attitude, and poor actions are going to get someone hurt, possibly quite severly. People with this total lack of competance and this type of attitude .. don't deserve any break. They are incapable of understanding what is RIGHT.
Rationalizing these absurd actions is the basis of imcompetance.
Keep the day job .... I bet they wouldn't let you do any wiring in a legitimate shop. And I'm sure glad the kids are gone.
Have a nice day ....
Great info Stubbie, and many thanks......I'll be using the set up I have for the rest of the construction phase, then pull the romex out & go with the THWN before setting up for production..........at worst case I'll just have to un-bury about 40 ft. of conduit to enable a straight pull. If I need to increase the conduit size from 3/4", I can do it at that time, as its just laid on the ground under the house, then buried for about 40ft from house to shop. Again ,many thanks to you and Nate for the advice and information, it will be heeded.
J.........I really do not understand your attitude and confrontational demeanor........I was asking for advice once I found a site where I felt confident of receiving well thought out explanations, before I put my attempt at DIY wiring into operation......your anger, apparently at life in general, flows out through your words. Be glad you woke up breathing, and try to help with sage advice, not sarcastic belittlement, which is totally unproductive, and way less than informative.
Thanks again guys,
Merry and Safe Christmas and Holiday To All,
Hi Again Woodsman
I just now see your post about the 3/4 conduit. This will not allow wire the size needed for 100 amps...it isn't big enough. It will not even allow #4 for your application. So 60 amp and maybe 70 amp my be what your stuck with but 3/4" is still to small for a cable sized in #6 awg. So if you run #6 awg thwn individual copper insulated wires in conduit you will be ok and it will be good for 65 amps provided that the service equipment at the dwelling is listed for 75 C connections it most likely is unless it is very old. You can verify this by the spec sheet posted at the panel door location. The new panel you installed in the shop will be listed at 75 C connections. If all this checks out you can put the #6 thwn on a 70 amp breaker. Btw if you can go with the 70 amp and 6 awg copper you will only need a #8 ground... if you must go with a 60 amp breaker and 6 awg copper you will only need a #10 awg copper ground. a 70 amp breaker is not real common at the big box stores so you may have to get it from an electrical supply. I would try to go the 70 amp route if at all possible.
Below is a conduit fill table for pvc that will help you with the sizes... generally speaking for diy... use the size conduit that will let you put all the same size wire in the conduit. By this I mean if you have 3 #6 and 1 #8 use at least a conduit that will take 4 #6 wires.
Hope I havent confused you to death. Be careful this is serious stuff.
I'm a furniture maker myself, and for a one-man shop (if you're pretty sure it's always going to be a one-man shop), 60 amps is plenty. I've got a 12" 5hp jointer running off an 8 hp rotary phase converter, and I can run a few of the smaller machines in my shop at the same time as the jointer without tripping the breaker. I'd just keep the 3/4" conduit, and pull the THWN that these guys tell you can fit, and put the right breaker on it.
ONE thing to think about IS,,, gophers can and will bite thru 3/4 " conduit,,,the least size you can use without them being able to get their mouths around is 2". I have tried the 3/4 on an underground electric fence installatioon and learned the HARD way!!! BAD stuff happens when a pesky gopher bites into live wires,,,they LOVE to munch them!!
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I usually carry my 3" Kimber Ultra CDP in a Milt Sparks holster but I just acquired a pair of Springfield light weight loaded Champions. They both have Black slides and OD Green frames. One has OD Green micarta Gator Grips and the other OD Green micarta VZ320 grips. These guns beg to be carried as a pair. I have seen a holster by Bell Charter Oaks called the New York Reload. Has anyone used one? The holster positions both guns side by side with the grips facing away from each other. You can wear them as an SOB holster which I would not recomend but you can also wear them on your strong side giving you a strong side draw for one gun and a cross draw for the other. The two LW Champions together are only 5 oz. heavier than a standard steel full sized 1911.
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Symantec Ranks Idaho as No. 1 Spam-Affected US State
According to Symantec's MessageLabs, Idaho (US) is now characterized as a state receiving maximum number of spam messages that amounts to 93.8% of its total e-mail traffic, exceeding the global spam rate of 86.4% for September 2009, reported darkreading.com on September 24, 2009.
Such an increase in spam level is quite dramatic because Idaho stood at the 44th position in spam volumes in 2008. A security expert commented that although science and technology ranks among Idaho's big businesses, the state might not be fortunate enough when it comes to spam.
In the meantime, when Paul Wood, Senior Analyst, Symantec's MessageLabs Group, was asked to comment on such a jump made by Idaho, he said that he didn't know as to what exactly happened within the state, reported pcworld.com on September 24, 2009.
Kentucky, New Jersey, Alabama and Illinois are the other US states being highly affected by mounting spam levels. On the other hand, Montana, Kansas, Alaska and South Dakota are at present the least spam-affected states in the US. The US state with the lowest spam level of 83.1% is Puerto Rico.
Wood explained the reasons for such disturbing magnitude of spam in different US states. He said that one of the reasons is Internet advancements, including high acceptance of social networking; and the second reason is the global economic downturn that crept in towards end of 2008, reported darkreading.com on September 24, 2009.
He also said that for their own purpose, spammers have taken undue advantage of the economic uncertainty. Even if we keep the economic slump factor aside, the spammers are continuously exploiting the trustworthiness of a lot of netizens. Spammers' toolkit principally includes automated tools, botnets and targeted spam campaigns. Further, the aforementioned techniques are constantly evolving in order to combat the efforts to stop them. Thus, it can be concluded that no single state is immune to the impacts of spam.
At last, whatever may be the reason attributed to the surging levels of spam, the fact is that the US is still the leading nation in terms of spam volumes.
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Hello from the Va forum,
I'm thinking about trying to plan a Spring Snow Goose hunt in MD or DE this year and am looking for any direction yall might be able to provide. Planning to probably go the guided route so the names of any good guides in the area would be really helpful as well as any other information that would good for me to know. I'm also never one to ask for a handout but if anyone has room in their field for one more some time, I'd be more than happy to swap a Virginia deer (still or dog hunting) or Spring Gobbler hunt- both on large tracts of private land.