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In the current (January) issue of Stereophile, John Atkinson discusses his recent experience with earwax. This reminded me (of course) of a piece I had written nearly a decade ago concerning similar adventures of my own, presented here somewhat revised and expanded.
Tonight I write in grateful recovery from a horrifying experience, although not one as terrible as this morning's, when I had to call 911 to get an associate hauled off to the loony bin. But let's save that one for later.
History: Back on a mid-Eighties winter Saturday evening I was sitting in my comfy kitchen, playing the table radio and absorbing a novel. Heat, was why I was there, the kitchen then being my only room that could get really toasty. Savoring Black Angus and Sierra Nevada, I noticed that the sound had faded so I turned the volume up. Then again, later. Damn cheap transistors!
Along about midnight there was no longer any denying it: I was going deaf.
Huh! Well, better deaf than death! I thought, guffawing at my little joke and pouring another one. Besides, there are some things I'd hate to lose a lot worse!
By one o'clock the silence was complete. I found this condition eerily comfortable. Bundling myself up, I took a stroll outdoors. Nary a peep! My body floated on an aural void. Sounds of the city and of nature too were entirely absent. The only reflections occurred inside my head.
And what occurred to me was this: Hell! If Beethoven, the greatest composer, could go deaf and become world-renowned, why not an audio engineer? We've had a blind audio engineer (Roy Cizek)—and most of 'em are deaf already anyway! That made me laugh too, long and loud... wondering whether anyone heard.
Next morning my hearing miraculously returned, now accompanied by a high-pitched whirring that dug a ragged furrow through my brain. Covering my ears did nothing to help. Later I knew this affliction as tinnitus, to avoid the worst cases of which, people have killed themselves.
My own story has a happy ending, however. The condition departed almost as rapidly as it had arrived, but I was left without a clue as to its origin. Until, that is, a few weeks later when the same thing happened in my left ear alone! This time I saw my doctor, who removed an alarming amount of ear wax (which I still possess as a trophy).
God! You don't suppose that poor Beethoven only had... well…
After a couple more incidents I learned the signs of incipient wax accumulation and began to take preventive measures, some effective but many, I know now, contra-indicated. That means, any procedure involving Q-Tips, tweezers or fingers. The hydrogen peroxide, the warm water, the white vinegar, the flushing bulb, are all OK, but not the solid implements that only serve to pack it in tighter. Gentle dissolution, be the name of the game. Gentle, and regular.
(The Straight Dope, by Cecil Adams: "The wax coats the outer parts of the car canal, trapping germs and debris and preventing them from reaching the eardrum. If you didn't have any your ears would, at a minimum, itch like hell.")
Even still I do occasionally get caught out, like last summer when visiting family in Iowa and Nebraska and staying in motels with pools on sunny days, for several afternoons playing the human amphibian: Reading, diving, swimming, reading... With that amount of imbibition at the very moment when the wax was poised to swell, it swoll magnificently! This happened on my final morning away and plagued me on both flight-legs back to Boston. I seriously considered whether I should ground myself in St. Louis, the discomfort was that great, and airliner pressure variations (or worse, the possible loss of pressure) were no consolation. I was half scared, I admit.
To add to the horror, I was about to meet Keith Herron for the first time, courtesy of the Disc Doctor, Duane Goldman, during my lengthy stopover. With the two fellows flanking me in airport row-seats, I had to swivel my head rather markedly to hear each of them, although Keith on my right still came through only faintly. Foolishly I had not bothered to confess my weird condition.
Recklessly I soldiered on via TWA and before nine o'clock ended up back home with ears throbbing in pain and my body suffering severe chills in August. But ever the self-reliant sort, I popped a brewsky and contemplated my predicament: the ER or self-treatment. Dashing upstairs I grabbed sleeping bags and pillows; down in the kitchen I turned the oven on full blast, swallowed four aspirin and wrapped myself up on the floor.
The radio played as before and again I could barely make out its tune. Lying on one side then the other, miserable yet dribbling peroxide and warm water into my ears, I soon was lost to the world.
Next day I awoke with a start. Christ! It's hot in here! Who turned the goddam heat on?!... Oh! But the chills and the pain at least had subsided, although the hearing was still dim.
Now tonight I'm home from my medical health-care provider (p.c.-ese for nurse) fully suctioned once again by a torturous-looking tool of the trade—I still cringe upon seeing it. Also I'm stabilized with antibiotics; an infection had developed, which in adult ears can be rather dangerous. And I'm thinking about how best to tell people to care for their own ears, and about that dreadful incident today where I helped commit a woman I hardly know, to the maws of the "mental health" system. Almost hourly I've tried to contact her new protectors, but they aren't returning calls.
Quite the thing. I can't imagine which I would rather wish on anyone, having recently experienced both: The agony of tinnitus and deafness, or watching a good, kind person of whom you have become temporarily in charge, go quite bonkers. We're talking, sharp knives here.
One more thing: My doctor tells me that I have complicated ear canals. Of course! That explains everything! But, what exactly? Why I am more interested in timbre, than in "imaging"? Why nevertheless I do hear the bird fly out overhead and down around inside my skull, in this very special record, a rock'n'roll version of Peter and the Wolf (Brian Eno on synth), when others do not?
Could all variant aural opinion be just undue wax accumulation and curlicue canals?
A final word to the wise: KEEP 'EM CLEAN!
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Heineken Cup preview: Gloucester v Perpignan at Kingsholm
Huia Edmonds makes his first start of the season as Gloucester meet Perpignan in Saturday's Heineken Cup opener.
Last Updated: 12/10/13 8:05pm
Edmonds made his first appearance of the season as a replacement last weekend against Exeter Chiefs, having recovered from a knee injury.
The Australian international will feature in a pack that has three new faces from last weekend. Also coming into the starting line up are Shaun Knight and Elliott Stooke.
Stooke's selection sees skipper Tom Savage moving to the blindside flank, with Sione Kalamafoni moving across to number eight.
There are also three new faces in the backs. All Black Jimmy Cowan gets the nod at scrum-half, and Jonny May and Rob Cook return to the back three.
Meanwhile, Perpignan have made eight changes to their run-on side after last weekend's Top 14 victory over Biarritz.
Amongst the backs, Wandile Mjekevu replaces Joffrey Michel on the right wing while Tommaso Benvenuti takes over from Sione Piukala in midfield and Nicolas Durand comes in for Dewaldt Duvenage at scrum-half.
There's changes aplenty amongst the forwards with former Gloucester back-rower Luke Narraway getting the nod at number eight. He comes in for Jean-Pierre Perez, who drops to the bench while Justin Purll, who was at the base of the scrum against Biarritz shifts to blindside flank.
Romain Taofifenua and Dan Leo replace Guillaume Vilaceca and Sebastien Vahaamahina in the second row while Paulica Ion and Sebastien Taofifenua take over as the starting props from Giorge Jgenti and Kisi Pulu.
Saturday's fixture will be the first time that the two teams have met since the 2002/3 season.
Gloucester: 15 Rob Cook, 14 Jonny May, 13 Mike Tindall, 12 Billy Twelvetrees, 11 James Simpson-Daniel, 10 Freddie Burns, 9 Jimmy Cowan; 1 Yann Thomas, 2 Huia Edmonds, 3 Shaun Knight, 4 Elliott Stooke, 5 James Hudson, 6 Tom Savage (c), 7 Matt Kvesic, 8 Sione Kalamafoni.
Replacements: 16 Dan George, 17 Dan Murphy, 18 Rupert Harden, 19 Gareth Evans, 20 Akapusi Qera, 21 Dan Robson, 22 Ryan Mills, 23 Martyn Thomas.
Perpignan: 15 James Hook, 14 Wandile Mjekevu, 13 Tommaso Benvenuti, 12 Lifeimi Mafi, 11 Sofiane Guitoune, 10 Camille Lopez, 9 Nicolas Durand; 1 Sebastien Taofifenua, 2 Guilhem Guirado (c), 3 Paulica Ion, 4 Dan Leo, 5 Romain Taofifenua, 6 Justin Purll, 7 Alasdair Strokosch, 8 Luke Narraway.
Replacements: 16 Romain Terrain, 17 Kisi Pulu, 18 George Jgenti, 19 Jean-Pierre Perez, 20 Dewaldt Duvenage, 21 David Marty, 22 Joffrey Michel, 23 Luke Charteris.

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Today, Girard is experiencing a similar rebirth of sorts. Longtime California vintner Pat Roney purchased the winery shortly after the new millenium. Pat's career in wine began as a sommelier at Chicago's renowned Pump Room. Later he returned to his native California, where he ultimately became president of Chateau St. Jean, in Sonoma Valley.
At Girard, Pat continues a tradition of making Chardonnay and Cabernet-based wines. But he is also expanding Girard's varietal focus to Zinfandel and Petite Sirah, grown on century-old vines that dot the Napa countryside. As it has been in the past, Girard's goal is to highlight the flavors of Napa Valley and its rich, ripe grapes. A small portion of the winery's portfolio also comes from grapes grown in Sonoma's upscale Russian River Valley, where cool weather offers ideal conditions for Chardonnay.
With the right grapes from the right locations, Girard offers a lineup that features both power and finesse—key words in California wine. View all Girard Wines
About Russian RiverView a map of Russian River wineries
The Russian River Valley is named as such due to its proximity to the Russian River, the river itself named for the Russian fur traders who came down from Alaska in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The Russian River is agricultural land. While there is a focus on wine, beyond the vineyards are many small, family-owned farms cultivating everything from cattle to Christmas trees.
Notable FactsThe proximity of this cool river and the rolling fogs from the Pacific Ocean make the area amenable to cool-climate grapes like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. In fact, the region is quite known for its full-bodied, yet elegant Pinot Noir, as well as their ripe, yet lean Chardonnays. Within Russian River Valley lie the smaller appellations of Chalk Hill and Green Valley. Chalk Hill is the warmer of the two and furthest from the ocean, while Green Valley is cooler and closer to the water.
About California
The most famous of the California wine regions is Napa Valley, and these wines are certainly outstanding – but it's not as broad and diverse as its larger neighbor, Sonoma County. Down south, Santa Barbara's Santa Maria Valley is well-known for its Rhône blends, as well as cool-climate varieties like Pinot and Chardonnay. The Central Coast, the largest California AVA, has many different microclimates that lead to a wide range of wines with many sub-AVAs.


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Finally found time to add my ride.
First reg: 12/2001 - but sadly it's not bugeye anymore.
Sn 242 000km.
Wasn't able to upload pictures, add them in the future.
Fidanza lightened flywheel
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Its finals this week. Which means my trouble shooting tests will have to wait till Friday or early next week. I know, I know... they were supposed to be done a while ago. But my girlfriend ate up more time than usual these past couple weeks. Deal with it.
Now school is reaping its revenge and you, dear paintball community, are left in the lurch for it. I'm sorry.
But while were waiting, to whet your whistle and to help direct the project, I need a little help.
I've been expanding my machining capabilities for some other projects (.300BLK!!!!), and by happy coincidence I have everything I need to make one or two peice paintball barrels.
We all know that punkworks has done test after test on paintball barrel performance. And from these test we have a set of best practices for use with existing barrels and a set of theortical ideals for future barrels. Lots of people have utilized the former, but to my knowledge, no manufacturer has done much with the latter. I dont know if its still an issue, but I recall Bryce lamenting the lack of small bore one peices, and other people pining for a long control bore two peice. On the surface this makes a lot of sense. Retooling a production line is hideously expensive, and if Im guessing thier manufacturing methodology corecttly, even experimenting with bore sizes would be a costly endeavor. I reckon most of the serious manufactures use custom drawn hydraulic tubing (which would require their supplier to retool for any experimentation with bore size) or they gun-drill thier bores. In which case they would need a highly specialized custom deep hole drill bit for every size they wanted to try. Either way your looking at a pretty serious investment for a performance gain that only a small portion of your market is educated enough to care about. Throw on top of that the reality of organizational inertia and (until recently) a down market, and you have a recipe for low innovation stagnation.
In that sense, it's pretty understandable that nobody's made a Punkworks spec barrel for them to test.
So what I'm interested in is this:
1. What barrels are you aware of that have incorporated Punkworks findings? I'm curious to see if the quality testing done here has influenced the industry yet.
2. What are the Punkworks ideal barrel specs for the below:
- One Peice: length
- Two Peice: control bore length
- Two Peice: tip length
- Two Peice: tip bore size
- Both Barrels: porting vs no porting
I can do lengths up to say... 16 inches (I'll have to experiment to find the limit of my equipment) and I can control bore size down to the limit of my measuring ability, which is about +/- 1 mil. If anyone is willing to loan out a decent bore gauage and micrometer I can produce tighter tolerances.
Most of this info is scattered across the 100+ Punkworks forum posts, but rather than data mine and risk missing something or worse, including outdated findings, I'd rather have a topical discussion about it.
My FS test is my baby right now so between that and the experimentation necessary to dial in any machining process, it'll be a bit before I can get anything out for Punkworks to test. I'm shooting for sometime next month. It's between semsters so I'll have more free time than usual.
And as a quick note, I'll include my thoughts on one peices vs two peices. I prefer one peice but advise two peices. The improvement in velocity consistency in a two peice doesnt seem to help accuracy much, but what it does do, is allow you to ride a higher velocity limit and still keep your gun in the safe zone. The advantages there should be plain. I dont want to undersell the advantages of efficiency. At the very least it makes your life more conveinent since you can go longer between fills and spend more time cleaning your gear and prepping for the next game. And in large woodsball fields and scenario games, the added on field time will very likely lead to more kills than the slightly higher velocity. If your just looking for brass tack performance, go for a two peice. But if you dont have a pit crew or you play long games, you'll probbaly be happier with a one peice.
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DREAM Week of Action Kicks Off!
A National DREAM Week of Action kicks off today! Students across 16 other states are organizing in support of the Federal DREAM Act, a piece of legislation that would provide a pathway to legalization for U.S.-educated undocumented students.
Every year, 65,000 undocumented students graduate from U.S. high schools, but these students face serious barriers to higher education. First, they are not eligible to receive any state or federal financial aid; this includes work-study and student loans. Basically, these students and their families have to pay dollar-for-dollar what it costs to attend an institution of higher learning. So what, you say?
Undocumented students and their families DO PAY TAXES! They pay sales tax on everything they buy, they pay property tax on anything they own, and they pay income tax. Ironically, the IRS does hand out what is called an "ITIN" number to enable folks to pay income taxes even if they are not eligible for work in the U.S.
The second issue is what happens after graduation. Those exceptional students who do make it through school and graduate with a degree, can not put their degree to use or obtain a job if they have no legal status. Worst of all, there is oftentimes no legal pathway for them to even obtain legal status.
The Federal D.R.E.A.M. Act would grant qualified undocumented students a pathway to legalization. These students would have to meet the following criteria:
1) Go to a U.S. high school for at least 3 years and graduate or obtain equivalent GED
2) Have entered the country before the age of 16 and live here consecutively for the past 5 years
3) Demonstrate they have "good moral character" (i.e. no criminal record)
4) Enroll in an institute of higher learning or enlist in the armed services
If the student meets this criteria, they are granted six years temporary legal status. This means they do not have to worry about getting deported, they will have access (possibly) to work-study and student loans, and they can apply after the six year temporary period for legal permanent residency.
By no means is this a "quick fix" and it certainly doesn't fix our broken immigration system, but it does allow undocumented students equal access to pursue higher education and be able to incorporate into our society.
This week, students at UC Santa Cruz have organized the following events:
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That's me in the photo you're using!!! haha, I'm part of the AZ DREAM Act Coalition, we use this pic often, I'm glad you like it!
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The DREAM Act is a sneaky way to recruit more immigrant youth into the U.S. military. As Obama expands the war into Afghanistan and Pakistan, there is increasing pressure to recruit more and more young people to kill and die in these unjust wars. Already, military recruitment has gone way up under Obama, both because of the economic downturn and the illusion that Afghanistan is "the good war". The DREAM Act would just give another tool to the military to prey on our youth. This "Dream" is a NIGHTMARE for the people of Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Haiti, and many other places around the world. In fact, if you really think about it, it is imperialism (in particular U.S. imperialism) that is responsible for devastating and impoverishing much of the world, creating the conditions that force people to immigrate here in the first place. We need to be fighting against discrimination and oppression of immigrants, but not by supporting something which only helps this empire oppress the rest of the world.
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Crop (implement)
A crop, sometimes called a riding crop or hunting crop, is a short type of whip without a lash, used in horseback riding, part of the family of tools known as horse whips.
Types and uses
A crop usually consists of a long shaft of fiberglass or cane or which is covered in leather, fabric, or similar material. The rod of a crop thickens at one end to form a handle, and terminates in a thin, flexible tress such as wound cord or a leather tongue. The thin end is intended to make contact with the horse. The handle may have a loop of leather to help secure the grip.
The length of a crop is designed to allow enough leverage for it to be accelerated rapidly with a controlled flick of the wrist without causing the rider balancing problems. Thus, a true crop is relatively short.
The term "whip" is a more common term that includes both riding crops as well as longer types of horse whips used for both riding and ground work. A whip is a little slower than a crop, mostly due to having slightly greater length and flexibility.
Crops are designed to back up the natural aids (leg, seat and voice) of a rider.
- Dressage whip is a true whip, longer than a crop, (up to 43 inches, including lash or popper) for horse training, allowing a rider to touch the mount's side while keeping both hands on the reins.
- Hunting whips are not for use on the horse, but have a "hook" at the end to use in opening and shutting gates without dismounting, as well as a long leather strip to keep the hounds from coming near the horse's legs, and possibly getting kicked.
While it is considered proof of bad horsemanship and abusive[citation needed] to whip a horse painfully, the crop's termination at a small leather loop indicates a design intended to be less painful than a device causing lashing, such as a cat o' nine tails. Even given this moderation, the crop is properly to be used very rarely.
The riding crop is still widely seen as the traditional symbol of dominance in BDSM activities. Its material is the only obvious link with the (stereotypical) leather fetish in that scene.
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The room is super cute, bright and has a beautiful decoration. It has two big windows, a very comfortable double bedroom, an arm chair and a wardrobe. You will have full use of the Kitchen / dining room, and the shared bathroom. Internet accessible.
The closest tube stations are Tottenham Court Road, and Holborn, both are 5mins walk away. The flat has broadband, and also has a washer, dryer and dishwasher.
The flat is right in the heart of London, so it is difficult to pick out any one place in particular that you must visit. But for eating out my favourite is Old Compton Street, one of the first places in London to start serving food late at night. The British Museum is at the heart of Bloomsbury. Historically, Bloomsbury is associated with the arts, education and medicine so the area sets a sophisticated and modern atmosphere. The Bloomsbury theatre, a very respected theatre within the eyes of Londoners; is located within the area.
Locals to the area are spoilt for choice with restaurants, bars and clubs being within feet of each other. The location is amazing! Come and visit, and experience central London for yourself.
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We will return in December before Christmas.
Nous avons eu des soucis de mélange de réservation. Maggie nous a trouvé une solution et nous avons pu profiter de notre séjour sans souci.
Les logements proposés nous ont satisfait.
Nous reviendrons en décembre avant Noël.
We had reservation mixture worries. Maggie found us a solution and we enjoyed our stay carefree.
The accommodations have satisfied us.
We will return in December before Christmas.
Nous avons eu des soucis de mélange de réservation. Maggie nous a trouvé une solution et nous avons pu profiter de notre séjour sans souci.
Les logements proposés nous ont satisfait.
Nous reviendrons en décembre avant Noël.
Nou, als je besodemieterd wilt worden moet je hier boeken. Het is helemaal geen WIMDU accommodatie maar een huisjesmelker die een Studio verkoopt en een raamloos kelderhok levert.
Mijn zus en ik hebben ons omgedraaid en gelukkig nog een hotel kunnen boeken (het was vrijdagavond) maar natuurlijk voor meer dan de dubbele prijs.
NOOIT op ingaan dus en ik ga ook de WIMDU organisatie waarschuwen!
What A Cheat!!
Siamo stati molto bene nell'appartamento che si trova in un'ottima posizione, molto centrale, proprio dietro il British Museum, vicino a una fermata centrale della metropolitana e a pochi minuti da Covent Garden. Maggie e Peter sono stati molto gentili e ci hanno anche fornito assistenza quando ne avevamo bisogno. Siamo contenti della scelta fatta.
This apartment was everything it said it was.... Great location, very clean double room, would stay again!
Everything was really fine.
The flat was clean and the location is just amazing..
Really what we were looking for.
Thx Maggie.
Extremely convenient accommodation in the centre of the town. Although we didn't even meet Maggie, everything went according to plan. Highly recommendable!
It was perfect, wonderfull host, vert clean flat, the location is just amazing. I Will definitly stay at The same place next Time i'm in London. Thanks a lot Maggie
We had a great time in London. Maggie was very friendly, we met her 3 times. The flat was perfectly located - only 5 minutes walk to the underground. We were even able to store our luggage, so that we could spend our last hours without having to carry around our luggage. We highly recommend Maggie's apartment.
Very good location to see London, Maggie has' proved always available and precise questions to our apartment, clean and spacious, excellent, and reliable. The only minor thing but the internet came a bit 'wrong on the third floor. For the rest I would highly recommend this apartment and Meggie very serious. Thanks
Posizione molto buona per vedere Londra, Maggie si è' dimostrata sempre disponibile e precisa alle nostre domande, appartamento pulito e spazioso, ottimo e soprattutto affidabile. Unica cosa ma di poco conto la connessione internet arrivava un po' male al terzo piano. Per il resto consiglio vivamente questo appartamento e Meggie molto seria. Grazie
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clampdaddy wrote:This weekend my sbe2 had its first jam. Two of them actually. Both were double feeds after the first shot. The first one happened on Saturday so that night I field stripped it a gave it a cleaning and oiling. It happened again on Sunday. Any ideas?
teddysberna wrote:whistlin_wings wrote:Did you get his autograph?
I thought about getting him to sign my cleavage, but decided against it at the last moment.
3200 man wrote:If the bolt comes back to fast , it will hit the recoil lug ,releasing the next shell in the magazine . This only happen
shooting 3 1/2" ammo , that I know of ........
Check the stock spring.....it might be to soft ...already ?
Nelliboy2 wrote:Maybe check the spring that operates the action release/magazine lock. Just make sure it's clean and not damaged. Maybe clean the mag spring also.
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rerhardt wrote:First you have too explain what a double feed is? two shells coming from the mag tube?, not totally ejecting? etc...
The sliver lever that releases shells to the carrier is loose by design, I agree, and I have shimmed mine but that is not what is causing a double feed. In fact, if you load your gun(have one in the chamber and drop one onto the carrier by pushing that sliver tab up the gun will function fine, when you pull the trigger a tab on the sliver lever which is really called the carrier release is pushed up by the hammer spring. All that being said, it is not the play (caused by the pin being longer then you think it should be that causes your double feed. Let me know what exactly is happening and I can tell you what to look for.
3200 man wrote:Clamp , Is the magazine tube spring putting enough pressure on the shells to hold them tight against the retainer ?
winchester1852 wrote:I think your carrier latch might be done.
teddysberna wrote:whistlin_wings wrote:Did you get his autograph?
I thought about getting him to sign my cleavage, but decided against it at the last moment.
clampdaddy wrote:I went to the local gun shop today and there just happened to be a Benelli rep there. I explained to him what it was doing and the first thing he asked me was "You shooting Kents?". To which I replied "Yeah, why do you ask?". He said that most of the time he has seen that happen it was with Kent shells and thinks it may have to do with the bevel they put on the edge of the rim allowing the shell to push past the shell latch. He also told me to try some Federals and see if it did the same thing, so today I repeatedly loaded the mag and manually tripped the switch on the side of the gun to release a shell from the mag. Within 25 cycles of the Kents I had a double feed. About a hundred attempts with the federals not a single jam occurred.
So now the question is, do I send it in because it jams with my favorite load or just switch to shooting other ammunition?
teddysberna wrote:whistlin_wings wrote:Did you get his autograph?
I thought about getting him to sign my cleavage, but decided against it at the last moment.
winchester1852 wrote:you might just get your gun back after a few months just to be told use different ammo or they could replace a part and happily ever after.
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Audience, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADNC) is now the worst IPO of the year. News surfaced last night from the company that its main customer, one Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) was unlikely to use its technology (chips for audio quality) in the iPhone5. Whoops. What is so interesting is that Audience just came public back on May 10. The IPO price was $17.00 and that now compares to a low of $5.80 today.
It does not matter that Audience actually raised its guidance nor that the company believes smart television sets, tablets, and other markets can drive strong sales. What matters is the risk of Apple in-housing the technology.
What we want to know is just how much the underwriters really gave attention to about the risks here. Audience now feels like Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ: FB), with the primary difference that the post IPO drop came overnight rather than over a weekly basis for weeks in a row. Now these are the two worst performing IPOs from before this summer.
At the time of the IPO, it was roughly 5.3 million shares priced at $17 per share and that was above the $14 to $16 indicated range. It is interesting if you review old articles that its business had dropped because Apple had switched from buying its chips to licensing its intellectual property.
The underwriting syndicate was J.P. Morgan, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank Securities, and Pacific Crest Securities. Should you be shocked that ALL FOUR of these brokerage firms had the equivalent of "buy" ratings on the stock, but all four downgraded the stock today?
The company did outline the risks here in the RISK FACTORS in its IPO filing. It noted:
And here are even more specifics on the Apple relationship:
This is one of those instances where "caveat emptor" (buyer beware) applies. The only question is how long that the investment community should have known about this loss of business. For those investors who merely bought based upon the Apple halo-effect, this should be a lesson learned. It is no secret that Apple routinely takes on suppliers, learns tricks and traits of the technology used, and then turns the table in some fashion.
Audience shares are down 63% at $6.93 in active volume and the market cap is now listed as only $139.3 million.
The Risk Factors section of the IPO Filing is rather long at 16 pages (literally) and these are just the headings without the long detail on each, and this does not even take the risks related to regulations:
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I read a lot of articles about copper toxicity. I have some unexplainable symptoms since i am vegan, and i want to find the solution, and it was driving me to this issue. I have found a lot of matches. I am hold a suspicion.
Vegan diet contains too much Copper, and low level of Zinc. I found that there is no way to get enough protein and get lower cooper than tha daily recommended. The recommended zinc-copper ratio is 6:1 (or 8:1). I tracked my meals (15 day) - what is very balanced vegan meals (i thought) - and this ratio is between ~3:1 and 4:1. I usually consume 3 mg of copper a day. The recommended is 2mg, but i saw 1mg on LiveStrong.com. My zinc intake is usually ~10-12mg per a day (15 is the minimum recommended!).
All of the vegan protein sources are high in copper, and low in zinc. This is sad. I dont know what would be the solution. Zinc suplements getting is the only way i see. Today i started to comsume these supplements. I hope it will help.
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I'm getting close to firing up the power train of my latest project, a '95 extended cab S10 350 w/ 350TH.
I did some porting and polishing on the heads and chose a cam w/ 447/447 lift to bump the 1.94 - 1. 60 stainless swirl polished valves.
The bottom end got a complete rebuild w/ .030 over forged floating flattops pinned to bushed Cat rods. Crank is at .010/.010 with chamfered oil holes. A Melling Hi Volume pump and welded pickup tube drinks from a new Summit pan.
T.C.I was my choice for a trans overhaul kit , manual shift kit, and a Saturday Nite Special converter (2000 stall). I went a step further and replaced all the bushings and thrust bearings that were not included in the kit.
Since I have never rebuilt a trans, my question is what do I need to do when I start the engine to run in the cam. Can I complete the cam run in then run the trans thru the gears while the tires are off the ground or will I have cooked the trans by then?
Since this concerns both engine and trans issues, I'm posting in this forum, but please move this if it is not in the right place.
Thanks for any insight,
You will find yourself a little busy.
Be sure the crankcase is full of oil and that the filter is on. Check your fuel. I've seen more than one person forget to have fuel in the tank on a fresh rebuild.
Set your distributor as close to the correct position as you can. You want the engine to start quickly. Do not crank and crank and crank. Find the problem and fix it.
Be sure the coolant level is full. If you are running a clutch type fan, set a "box" house type fan in front of the radiator to assist with good air flow.
Since you have rebuilt the trans put 4 quarts in the trans before you start the engine.
Ok. Fire it up. Look for obvious leaks. Shut down if you have major leaks. Bring the RPM up to around 2000-2500. Set your Total mechanical timing with the vacuum advance hose disconnected from the vacuum cannister and plugged. Keep the engine in that RPM range.
Start filling the trans. Depending whether you have a separate trans cooler; you will end up putting in a total of 10-12 quarts to get to the 'Full' mark.
Watch the oil pressure and the coolant temp closely. Any problems, Shut it down.. Watch your headers. If they begin to 'glow' red, you are either retarded in the ignition or very lean mixture.
No leaks, temp good, oil pressure good; vary the engine RPM in the 2000-2500 range. Total run time should be in the neighborhood of 20-30 minutes. Shut it down. The cam is now broke in. Re-torque the head bolts, intake bolts and exhaust bolts. Change your oil and filter.
Restart the engine. Let it reach operating temp. Now you can adjust your carb. Once you are satisfied with the air/idle adjustment (use a vacuum gauge), set the idle RPM to what you prefer with the trans in Drive. Have someone stand on the brakes when you do this. Recheck all fluid levels.
You are ready for the first drive!!!
The trans does not require a 'break-in'.
A new rear does.
Watch the RPM's (don't go excessive yet).
Change the oil and filter after 100 miles & again at 500 miles. After around 2000 miles you can use synthetic if you wish.
Forgot to mention to prime the oil pump before setting the distributor in place. This is very important! I use an old distributor with the gear removed and the upper end of the shaft turned down to fit an electric drill motor.
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Thanks f0r the info, I'm really curious to see this trans go down the road. The engine has become second nature to me, starting a small-block Chevy up and taking it out on the shakedown cruise is one of life's great rewards that comes form putting your heart into doing a job right the first time.
I've still got some major rewiring to finish up before the fire up so it'll be a week or so, but I'll post the results.
Then it's on to body and paint...
Hey Wheels I'm in the same boat you are, going to be breaking in a new motor and trans soon. I was not as brave as you, I had my trans (2004R) rebuilt by a friend of mine who does it for a living, and has for about 25 years. He suggested to me that after I get the motor done with its 30 minute break in and the trans is full of fluid, to leave the car off for a day. He said something about how it's better for some of the new parts to sit for a day and soak in the trans fluid.
Last edited by Frisco; 03-16-2004 at 04:06 AM.
Well, when it is rebuilt the clutches should be soaked in transmission fluid. If they weren't it would make sense to let them soak.
Thank you 94lt19c1.
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Albers is well-known for his painting series "Homage to the Square," in which he explored color relationship through concentric sequences of the titular shape. Less well-known is the fact that he created studies for these and other paintings in his career, though he never exhibited them in his lifetime. Rarely seen since his death in 1976, some 60 examples of his oil sketches take center stage in the first-ever survey show of this important sideline to his work.
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USAFA, Colo. - Sophomore Adam Paranka (Denver, Colo.) scored his only goal of the game with 1:04 remaining in overtime to give the Air Force lacrosse team an 8-7 victory over service academy rival Army Saturday afternoon at Falcon Stadium. With their first win of the season, the Falcons improve to 1-3 overall, while the Black Knights fall to 1-4 on the year.
Air Force's win over Army was its first-ever in the series, as the Black Knights entered the game with a 16-0 record against the Falcons. It was also the first time that Air Force has hosted Army in men's lacrosse, with the previous 16 games between the two teams held at West Point.
Army took the first lead of the game, scoring less than a minute and a half into the contest before Air Force team captain Vinny Sandtorv (Jr., Centereach, N.Y.) knotted the score at the 11:08 mark with an assist from Paranka. The contest quickly turned into a defensive battle, with neither team scoring until a man-up goal by Zack Carroll (Jr., Freehold Township, N.J.) with just under two minutes to play in the opening period.
The Falcons increased their advantage to 3-1 with another man-up goal, this time by Sandtorv, with 8:44 on the clock in the second period. The defense continued to dominate the game, with neither team scoring until Army's Garrett Thul tallied his first score of the game just two seconds before the intermission.
Air Force went back up by two points with 12:15 on the clock in the third period on an unassisted goal by Carroll, while senior captain Ridge Flick (Plano, Texas) scored off the ensuing face-off with an assist from John DeBonis (So., Sayville, N.Y.). A score by Sandtorv with just over 10 minutes remaining in the period gave the Falcons their biggest lead of the game with a 6-2 advantage.
However, the Black Knights came storming back, as Thul closed out the period with three unanswered goals, cutting their deficit to a single goal entering the final stanza. A score from Army's Jeremy Boltus with 12:33 to play in the fourth period tied the score at 6-6.
After several minutes of back-and-forth action, the tie was broken as the Black Knights' Devin Lynch scored his second goal of the game with 3:19 to play, giving Army the 7-6 lead. It was a familiar situation for the Falcons, who dropped a pair of one-goal games last weekend after holding early leads.
This time, Air Force was able to come up with an answer. On the Falcons' next possession, Flick picked up a loose ball after a save by Army goalkeeper Tom Palesky and fired a shot into the back of the net to tie the game at 7-7 with just under two and a half minutes left on the clock.
Both goalkeepers came up with crucial stops in the final minutes, including the Falcons' Brian Wilson, whose save in the waning seconds of regulation sent the game into overtime.
Army took control on the opening face-off of the overtime period and retained possession for the first two minutes. Another big save by Wilson kept the Falcons' chances alive and a strong defensive play by Sandtorv put the ball back in Air Force's hands. Palesky countered with a stop of his own, but the Black Knights' failure to clear gave the Falcons yet another opportunity to score. After a wide shot by Sandtorv, Paranka got in position for the winning shot, scoring his first goal of the game to give Air Force the 8-7 victory.
The Black Knights outshot the Falcons, 43-29, while scooping up 32 ground balls to Air Force's 25. However, Army went 0-for-2 on man-up opportunities, while Air Force was 2-of-5 on the EMO. Both teams received solid play from their goalkeepers, with Wilson and Palesky each recording 11 saves in the contest.
Sandtorv registered a season-high three goals in the contest, while Carroll registered two goals and an assist. Meanwhile, in addition to his game-winning score, Paranka notched a career-best two assists.
The Falcons open up their conference slate next weekend, March 20, when they travel to Baltimore, Md., to visit ECAC foe Loyola, currently ranked ninth in the nation.


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This wasn't the outing Clay Buchholz had been waiting for. Buchholz, making his first start since an injury running the bases in San Francisco last month forced him onto the DL, struggled after the long layoff. Buchholz lasted just four plus innings, facing two batters in the fifth, and gave up five runs – all earned. Jack Cust and Matt Watson each homered off Buchholz as the pitcher labored through 87 pitches on Wednesday afternoon.
Gio Gonzalez, who tends to be a bit wild, put in a solid effort. The lefty tossed six innings and allowed four runs – all earned – while striking out three and walking two.
The Red Sox had eight hits on the day and squandered a bases-loaded situation in the first inning to break the game open before Buchholz even took the mound. And although the bullpen pitched four innings and yielded just one hit and an unearned run, the damage had been done.
Appearing in his first game of the year, Lowrie was impressive. Slotted right into the two hole and giving Marco Scutaro the day off, Lowrie reached base three times, scored a run and drove in his first RBI of the season.
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Here's another way to cook your chicken aside when you want to spice up your menu. Enjoy!
- cooking oil - 2-3 tbsp
- garlic, crushed - 1 tbsp
- onion, peeled and quartered - 1
- chicken (any part) - 1 kilo
- potato, peeled and quarted - 2 pcs
- bell pepper (red and green) - 1 pc each
- salt and pepper to taste
1. In a cooking pot or wok, heat oil.
2. Sauté garlic and onions.
3. Add chicken and slightly brown.
4. Pour the tomato sauce and stock. Bring to a boil and allow to simmer for 20 minutes or until the chicken is almost cooked.
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Kicking off the week with a massive movie event, the Walt Disney Pictures flick "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" rolled into the Dolby Theatre (and overflowed into the TCL Chinese and El Capitan theaters) last night (December 14).
Just when it looked like things could be coming together for Chris Brown and Karrueche Tran, the on/off couple got into two intense fights last night (June 4) while out in Los Angeles.
There are certain things that just can't be excused, and Karrueche Tran was furious when she read the headlines about her boyfriend Chris Brown's 9-month-old love child.
The gorgeous model refused to take calls from the "Don't Wake Me Up" singer following the results of his DNA test that proved he sired a baby girl by a 31-year-old poser named Nia Gonzalez.
Their relationship has been a series of ups and downs, and once again Chris Brown and Karrueche Tran are on the outs.
Earlier today the GossipCenter reported that the "Kiss Kiss" singer has a nine-month-old secret daughter with 31-year-old model Nia, and apparently Karrueche wasn't in on the ruse.
They love to keep people guessing with their romance, and now it seems Chris Brown and Karrueche Tran have made a Christmas reconciliation.
On Thursday (December 25) the 26-year-old model posted a photo via Instagram of her right hand with two engagement-looking rings on it. Tran captioned the photo with a heart emoji and shortly thereafter the rumors of a possible engagement to Chris Brown began swirling.
He's no stranger to putting his foot in his mouth and Chris Brown says he's sorry for hinting that his ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran cheated on him with Drake. The "Don't Wake Me Up" singer took to his Instagram account with a photo of himself looking ashamed and a caption to explain his apology.
Dating a big-name celebrity can be quite the challenge, and Karrueche Tran dropped by the "Just KeKe" set to chat about her relationship with Chris Brown.
The gorgeous fashion designer, who is rumored to have split yet again from her tattooed beau, examined the way they kept their love alive.
He's been spending most of his time on legal drama as of late, but Chris Brown certainly didn't forget how to rock the mic while he was in jail.
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I've seen enough purple and gold to last me a while, and if I hear another "Arrrrrrrrrgh" in the next, oh, nine months, I think I'll call coach Shoop and borrow a baseball bat to use on my skull. East Carolina, regrettably, had a happy homecoming at the Blazers' expense last Saturday. Coach Callaway noted in his weekly press gathering that there really weren't many positives you could take from the game last Saturday. He also said the team would be returning to a more physical week of practice. The coaches had backed off somewhat the last few weeks due to all the injuries and the time of year. Most teams scale back, somewhat, on the amount of hitting during the week the later you get in the season. Coach Callaway hopes the renewed "energy" on the practice field will carry over to Saturday.
Speaking of Saturday, I hope you're planning on coming out to Legion Field for the Southern Miss game. The weather should be picture perfect for tailgating and football. I know the last two weeks haven't gone exactly as planned, but now isn't the time to jump ship on the Green and Gold. With four games remaining, the Blazers can still have a positive finish to the season and set the tone for the off-season and spring practice. It was great to see over 41,000 at the East Carolina game in Greenville last Saturday, and it sure would be nice to have a good turnout this weekend for the first of the two remaining home games in 2007.
Southern Miss has had our number over the years. The Golden Eagles are 7-0 against UAB all time, but it hasn't been easy. The Blazers have been oh-so-close on numerous occasions, and I can't think of a better time to end the skid than this Saturday. USM played a mighty good UCF team in Hattiesburg on Sunday night, and Jeff Bower's team will be anxious to get back in the win column after the home loss to the Knights. Let's hope the short week will have a negative effect on the Black and Gold. They were the pre-season pick to win Conference USA, but two losses in Hattiesburg have severely hurt their chances. It sure would be nice to add to their misery AND pick up win number one over Southern Miss all in one night. Our pre-game show begins at 4:30 PM from Blazer Village, just outside the north end zone at Legion Field. Kickoff is slated for just past 6 PM.
We're heading into the final month of football's regular season, so that means basketball season is right around the corner. You'll have a chance to get a sneak preview of the UAB men's team this coming Thursday night. The Blazers will play an exhibition game against West Alabama here in Birmingham. Tip time at Bartow Arena is set for 7 PM. There's plenty of excitement surrounding Mike Davis' squad, and it sure will be fun to see them in live action.
The season gets underway on November 10th. The Green and Gold will play at Georgia State to start the campaign. The first home game comes November 13th as Stetson will pay a visit to the Magic City. If you haven't renewed or placed your order for season tickets, DO IT NOW!!! The Blazers are picked to finish second in Conference USA, behind pre-season top-five-ranked Memphis. Oh by the way, the Tigers come to Bartow Arena on Saturday, February 16th, for the first of two regular season showdowns.
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PennDOT employees pick up deer from state roadways, both patrolling the area and taking tips from the public about where removal is needed.
According to PennDOT, its workers picked up more than 1,500 dead deer in Indiana County between June 30, 2012, and October 2013.
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AZ Alkmaar train ahead of Arsenal encounter
AZ Alkmaar are in London for their Champions League qualifier with Arsenal and they got a feel for the Emirates Stadium pitch on Tuesday night.
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I'm glad he's going down, I just hope the Yankees still have to pay out that horrible contract.
A.) You feel they should legally be obligated to
B.) Because you just don't like the Yankees
IF A-Rod received the Yankee contract based off of production sustained while on PED's, then the Yankees, effectively, had bad information that they based their investment off of. While I personally cannot stand the Yankees organization, I don't feel they should be penalized for a contract that was handed out due to bogus numbers from a player that was using a banned (performance enhancing) substance.
Trust me, I get that point.
As stupid as the contract is, (and it IS very stupid), I also see the other side where the Yankees gave a contract based on "manipulated" statistics. There has to be SOME legal mumbo-jumbo that they can look for and assess to A-Roid as a breach of contract.
Unless they get caught.
In a way, ARod and the Yankees deserve each other. I for one am enjoying the show, and rooting for no one.
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Ok, but Im looking at this from a big-picture standpoint. If MLB rules the Yankees do NOT have to pay A-Rod's salary, that sends a pretty big message to other players who have used or are currently using PED's. Getting caught is one thing...getting caught and not getting paid is a MUCH harsher penalty. If MLB is serious about cleaning up the sport, which they appear to be, players should not be paid their contract under ANY suspension. Braun isn't getting paid his remaining 2013 salary so why should A-Rod?
I agree that if MLB puts the Yanks money where its mouth is this will be huge -- and will for once enforce a policy that will mainly be lip service until there are serious financial repercussions for those who dip in the PED well.
"Ill kind of have a foot on the back of my own butt. Thats just how I do things. -- Bryan Price, 10/22/2013
Interestingly enough ARod has a bonus in his contract where he is supposed to get $30M in marketing bonuses once he reaches 660 HRs. He's currently at 647. That's not including his regular salary. So if he's suspended for life, the Yankees catch a $30M break.
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I really do think that A-Rod will not be paid under whichever suspension is handed to him. Especially if it is just through 2014 or 2015 as speculated. With A-Rod changing his tune and now cooperating I suspect there won't be a true lifetime ban but rather a ban long enough to keep him off the field until he'd no longer be able to produce at the MLB level.
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The Good Dishy stories and elegant writing make it often fascinating.
The Bad Fails to go beyond the juicy anecdote to offer a compelling analysis.
The Bottom Line An intriguing read, even though it begs for a better overview.
The appointment of an outsider to succeed William "Bill" Clay Ford Jr. as chief executive officer at Ford Motor (F ) might have gone differently if Uncle Henry Ford II were still alive. Back in the 1970s, things got ugly between Henry and his ambitious, hard-charging No. 2, Lee Iacocca. Ford hired investigators to discredit Iacocca, to no avail. Iacocca, a favorite of the board for such successes as the Mustang, in turn gathered dirt on Ford's womanizing and tried to convince directors he was senile. At that point, Ford gave the board an ultimatum: "It's me or Iacocca." Ford quickly axed his colleague, a humiliation Iacocca avenged by landing atop rival Chrysler as chairman.
Iacocca's problem may have been insoluble -- and may be something new CEO Alan R. Mulally will one day face. "He was not family," historian David S. Landes says in Dynasties: Fortunes and Misfortunes of the World's Great Family Businesses. "When he became too powerful, he had to be forced out."
Ah, the travails of the family-controlled businesses. Given Ford's woes lately, one can only wonder whether it would be in better shape now if Iacocca had stayed put. True, Ford didn't sell out to foreigners as Chrysler did, but it is slipping fast as rival Toyota Motor (TM ) charges ahead. Landes, whose tales of Ford end in about 2002, didn't foresee Mulally or Bill Jr.'s plan to stay on as chairman over him, but the news certainly fits. As Landes suggests, "Founder Henry must be spinning in his grave."
Such dishy stuff and Landes' elegant touch make Dynasties fascinating. John D. Rockefeller Jr., we are told, grew up in such a tightwad family that he was made to wear his older sisters' dresses as a child, a torture his father also had to endure as a boy. Occasionally the book is even scandalous: We learn that Virginia Bourbon del Monte, the half-American widow of Eduardo Agnelli, heir to the Fiat fortune, died in the 1940s in a car crash with a male friend. As Landes delicately puts it, she was "amusing the trouser-less driver, who lost control in the wrong place and at the wrong time." Unfortunately, Landes fails to go beyond such juicy anecdotes to offer a compelling analysis of family-dominated enterprises. Are they the true creative forces in business? Are there ways to avoid management grief when the bloodlines thin in later generations? Landes doesn't come to grips with such issues as he moves from tale to tale.
To be sure, there's plenty of grist for both inspiration and distress. The Rothschilds, the famed bankers, sprang from a ghetto in Frankfurt that was a "barren, stinking cage." There they learned to rely on family, but over time they proved so insular that in the 1800s they encouraged marriages between uncles and nieces or first cousins. "Only a Rothschild was good enough for a Rothschild," snipes Landes. Likewise, the Toyoda family in World War II was pressed to skimp on civilian work to push Japan's military effort, so it churned out Toyota trucks with single headlights, brakes only on rear wheels, and wooden bumpers -- "downright dangerous modifications, but in the middle of a brutal war, accidents with automobiles were only one of many ways to die." Later, we learn, the Toyodas were saved by U.S. Korean War spending on trucks. Landes offers scores of grace notes about commercial families. French automaker Robert Peugeot, fretting over family control, insisted that shares in the family company never pass to daughters or sons-in-law, a practice that drove one daughter into a 16-year court fight for her legacy; she would end up leaving France. And we learn that even though Guggenheim males, heirs to a mining fortune, were "not particularly attractive," they married "women who could hold their own in a beauty contest."
Regrettably, such notes do not add up to a symphony. Landes, a professor emeritus at Harvard University who wrote brilliantly in 1998 about uneven economic development in The Wealth and Poverty of Nations, doesn't get top grades for this book because he has failed to make clear points that build into coherent arguments. Family businesses are in no way "obsolete and inconsequential," as some champions of "professional" -- i.e., nonfamily -- management would have it, he says. But he doesn't mine the data to prove, say, that such outfits are wellsprings of innovation. Nor does he spell out why some families rebound from adversity while others fail.
Still, today's family business leaders will want to pore over the pages to glean lessons. Even though the book begs for a better look at the forest, the many trees Landes describes -- the fascinating family trees -- make for an intriguing read.
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Loved the Minnesota setting.
They mystery was very complicated.
I just never get tired of Lucas Davenport and this audiobook is no exception. It was a little familiar so I probably read it when it first came out but the audiobook is wonderful. I love listening to his books as I run around. This starts out with a horrific murder of a family and the disappearance of $22 million dollars. Lots of action and characters with a great ending. Recommended, if you like thrillers.
I enjoyed seeing more of Virgil Flowers in this book. Having 3 cases ongoing made for even more fun! Definitely a horrific crime involved with an interesting twist.
Review: Stolen Prey by John Sandford.
It was a pleasure reading this beautifully executed mystery, great thriller and its story is full of twist and turns and creative surprises. Sandford has created an overwhelming smart, action filled plot with a lot of threads to unravel and a great twist that caught me off guard part way through the book.
The action begins when detective Lucas is called to the aftermath of a truly gruesome murder of a family of four, a software millionaire and his young family, with no evidence and no leads to the killers or why they were killed. It finally transpires that the murders have something to do with the disappearance of twenty-two million dollars from a Minneapolis bank, but whose money is it and where did it go is completely unknown.
Then the story moves ahead with many truly versatile talented characters such as: three very young hit men from a Mexican drug cartel who are called Uno, Dos and Tres because they all have the same first name of Juan, two older agents from the Mexican Federal Police, two low life methamphetamine contributors , a disagreeable BCA agent who is allegedly in charge of the case that Lucas the detective will eventually solve (the reader hopes) and the four criminals at the center of this very puzzling complex story which highlights the adventures of crimes throughout the story.
It was a good thriller and hard to put down. I enjoyed the story, it was well written and I recommend as a fast paced enjoyable mystery.
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