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This is a rant: It is not directed to you, this is what I am screaming in my head as I try and steer the folks at work and other acquaintances that know me as The German Shepherd Guy away from my beloved breed. They are thinking about a dog for the family, a companion, a protector for the family etc etc. They dont have dogs or if they do they are an afterthought beyond their puppyhood.
You will not train it! You will not exercise it! You will not care for it! You will come to me with stories of how at three months old, it is the smartest, most best behaved dog you have ever known. Then six months later when I ask you how its going I find out you had to give it to your uncle in the country or you gave it away because it went crazy at seven months old and you couldnt control it.
I have had this happen several times through the years and I will do everything I can to keep it from happening again. Every time I see that noble animal in a back yard next to its overturned food bowl staring out beyond the fence, its fur matted with dirt I cringe.
Yeah, you wanted a German Shepherd.
Sorry, but I feel better now.
Let me say I am not a breeder, competitor or veterinarian. I am simply an owner of German Shepherds and have been around the breed all my life. I dearly love dogs and German Shepherds especially. I have often lamented pet overpopulation and mistreatment, and have taken steps to assist with the problem. I use my ability to donate to shelters as a primary activity.
As for casual acquaintances and co-workers I am known as the German Shepherd guy. I have a German Shepherd wall calendar and pictures on my computer desk top. Several times a year, I am approached by one of these folks as they express their desire to have a German Shepherd and their intention to obtain one. They inevitably ask for breeder recommendations. I always try and dissuade them from getting a German Shepherd. I do not trash the breed, but simply point out the time and effort required and encourage them to get something else.
They are a HUGE responsibility. People tend to look at getting a dog like they look at buying a new pair of shoes. They expect them to look perfect, and then when they get tired of them.... Just to be able to lock them away in a closet and get them out when it pleases THEM. People don't realize the years of training, and the hours of work it has taken to make a dog be like the ones they see on tv. They're a part of the family, not a robot with no needs or emotions.
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im just wondering if they have any little quirks like my speed6 did?...like if i try to boost at too low of an rpm to i get a shit load of knock and detonation, (Not with a decent tune... sometimes even stock will be ok) or if i dont let the turbo heat up for a few minutes first is it going to fry the turbo seals or damage the turbo in any other way (This goes for any charged car, just don't go about 2500 before it's warmed up)...same with cooling down do i have to let it cool down for a few minutes to avoid damage? (if you drive the hell out of it, then a minute will not hurt, I know some may tell you otherwise) do wrx's have serious misfire issues like the speed6's? (No, but it depends if a pack or plug is bad, speeds are bad because of the DI) do these cars ever blow white smoke after removing cats? are there any mods i need to buy right away so i dont destroy my car? (Get a tune or an AP) (on the speed 6 if you didnt buy that rear motor mount before you started modding anything else you would have serious problems, or replace the intake right away because of how restrictive it is) (Leave the stock intake on till you are ready for a bigger turbo) sorry for the huge array of questions but i just want to make sure i dont mess this car up at all it has to last me a few years atleast.
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High-resolution mapping adjacent to the Pc71 crown-rust resistance locus in hexaploid oat
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The D526-derived BC1F2 population of hexaploid oat segregates for resistance to crown rust isolate 345. A mapping population consisting of 440 F2 individuals was used to develop a high-resolution RFLP map of the area of the genome where Pc71, the locus conferring this resistance, is located. Twelve RFLP markers have been identified within ca. 6 cM of Pc71, with cosegregating loci Xcdo1502 and Xcdo783 positioned 0.2 cM from the locus. All of the RFLP markers map to the same side of the locus, suggesting either that the Pc71 resistance locus resides at the end of a linkage group, or that there is no detectable heterozygosity on the opposite side. Some degree of microcollinearity between rice and oat is present in this area, as the two markers, Xcdo783 and Xrz69, linked to Pc71 are linked also in rice; however the genetic distance in oat is much less than the genetic distance in rice (6.2 cM and 20 cM, respectively).


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RE: Context
Likely the current context doesn't change until the end of the current
expression (similar to the play between side-effects and sequence points
in C/C++).
Below, a CompoundExpression[] contains a Begin[]. I think the Begin[]
will not affect anything in that CompoundExpression[]. So Mathematica
creates t in Global` rather than x`, which you see.
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according to the manual one would think that the variable t in context x
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Can anybode give more insight and strict rules for this quirck?
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I found a guy parting out his '96 Cadillac El Dorado and asked him why he was doing it.. I received the following explanation and was hoping this could be verified or not by anyone here.
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I got one of these with a "ding-and-dent" order, which worked out great because I was thinking of getting one eventually. I have to say that I'm really impressed with the capabilities.
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Seventy eight (National Network) fusion centers in America but we only have 50 states
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The End of Everything
By Jim Kirwan Rense.com 7-30-13 "Detroit is under attack by the international banking elite. The gutting of Detroit, its public works, its social programs and all human safety nets is the same Bankster-genocidal model used in Cyprus and Greece. This is also the model for countless other large cities in the United States. If... »
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Black Lotus Clothing Clothing Designer
Miss MoxModel Female Fresno, California, US
My Website: Facebook Page: Model Miss MoxMy MM URL: http://www.modelmayhem.com/MissMox
Mayhem # 1166895
About Me{Professionally signed and agency represented: PUSH MODELS}
I'm a model and MUA Looking for great photographers, designers, other models, MUAs, and hair artists of all kinds.
I believe photography and modeling is my expression and artistic release.
I am looking for people with the same idea in mind that have a burning passion for what they do and all things art.
{Goals, Dreams, Ideas}
*Become interational
*Work with more Sanfran based Photographers, designers, models, MUA, hair stylist, and ect.
*Include more animals into my port!
*More water shoots ;3
*Morning shots, sunrise, dew, perfection.
*lady of the water series (just ask)
*Victorian style
*Cat women editorial
*Stunt editorial
*Air fighter pin-up
* TF is Limited to both parties being able to benefit.
*no nudes: implied/swimsuit/lingerie is never TF.
*Promos are never TF.
* if your far away we could met in the middle or you can provide the gas money for the difference. This depends on project too.
*I may have an escort if I feel the need to first time shooting, though normally I am down to earth.
* I am not fussy about getting dirty, wet, or anything out of the norm.
* rates are reasonable; don't be scared to ask.
* I perfer an outminded person than a closed mind. If you have a set idea on what you want, let me know. :3 we must team together to make art my friends.
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*Jem Chaimontree mm#688395
* VMPHOTO mm#2655473
*myfotographer mm#113014
*Micky Barrow mm#1894999
*Ovander Kazuki Chill aka Martin (http://www.facebook.com/ovander.chill)
*Lysarian Creations mm#1061198
*Luminous Lizzy mm#113811
*DakotaCallison (rest in peace sweetheart)
*Callison Photography mm#836824
*Jose Rangel
*Phillip Ly So
*Leonard Torres
*J. Owen Photography
*Jillian Sara mm#236036
*Ryan Watamura
*+5 CHArisma Photography: mm#2576621
*Hannah Jenny mm#1985913
*Frankie Leal
*Tony Avila
{-Make-up Artists And Hair Stylists-}
*Sara Plano (hair)
*Nickolas Estrada (hair) mm# 2036517
*Sam Ulep (MUA)
*DeLushus makeup (MUA) mm# 1515385
*Alma Velazquez (MUA)
*Rachel Riggs (MUA)
*Rainbow Chatman (MUA)
*Veronica Martinez (MUA)
*Makeup Artist BMK (MUA) mm# 2592177
*Artisticly Correct (MUA) mm# 2711032
*Sendy Heu (Hair)
*Fresno Paul Mitchell
*Priscilla Yang mm#2598004
*Jem Chaimontree mm#688395
*Manraj Dhaliwal
*Ai Kisane Tateshi
*Jalanis Fishe
*Blia Thao
*Abuel In the Golden Age (Clothing-Jewelry) #1009512
*Aroosa Shaikh (Clothing)
*Meret-seger (Jewelry)
*Rachel Riggs (Clothing-Shoes)
*Essee Culture (Clothing)
*Illogic (Clothing)
*Sendy MeNas Lauj
*Aroosa Shaikh: Hmong Music Festival May 2012: S/S 2012
*Rachel Riggs and Meret-seger: Abuse your Imagination Aug. 2012: Early F/W
*Brandon Yang: The Resolution Dec. 2012: Early Spring 2013
*Sendy MeNas Lauj: Revived Runway Show Dec. 30th 2012: Early: S/S 2013
{-Producers, Public Relations, Teachers-}
*Sheng Moua (All of the above and hollywood stylist who taught me runway and modeling)
*The Makeup Imaginarium: In house model(http://www.themakeupimaginarium.com/)
*Vam Moua: (co-founder of Hmong Music Festival and Designer)
*Jillian Anaya (worked along side as a model with the founder of The Makeup Imaginarium)
*Rachel Riggs: (co-founder of The Makeup Imaginarium)
{-Featured, Publications, Videos, & Awards-}
*The Makeup Imaginarium: http://www.themakeupimaginarium.com
*CenCalMag.com (Sept/Oct Issues 2012): http://issuu.com/cencalmag/docs/cencalmag.com?mode=window
*SKYE NightLife youtube promo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpliF0hRa74&feature=player_embedded#t=0s
*Abuse Your Imagination, By Jeremy Chaimontree, For The Makeup Imaginarium: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYEP7mrVfI8&feature=player_embedded
*Awarded as First Model of the week (Week 16-Sep-2012 to 23-Sep-2012)on www.oneweekmodel.com: http://oneweekmodel.com/previous_winners.php
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Art Print
Friends Go Better Together 2/7 - Apple and Caramelby Steven Preisman
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Collect your choice of gallery quality Giclée, or fine art prints custom trimmed by hand in a variety of sizes with a white border for framing.
Drawing 2 of 7 from my "Friends Go Better Together" series, which was originally a children's book that I wrote and illustrated as a humble design school student.
Collect 'em all!
P.S. Although this print in available in two sizes, I suggest you buy the smaller one—I think it looks better that way ;)


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Long time propper, hiya!
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Long time propper, hiya!
Hey there Cailieg! Welcome to TDH. You'll find this site very beneficial for the technical aspects of constructing a costume. Research what goes into a Boba or Jango, and apply that knowledge to your custom. You'll also want to check out the Mandalorian Mercs at mercs.firespray.net for your custom ideas.
Be sure to take a look at the "Dented Variants" section of the board. :thumbsup
That's where most of the custom-makers post their ideas/progress.
Welcome aboard, Cailieg!:cheers
In addition to what has already been posted, I would encourage you to check out the TDH image gallery so you can see what costume components make up the costumes. After seeing that, you can visually pick what you like the best and take it from there.
Welcome Cailieg.
Welcome, you'll find that all of the TDH members here are very helpful and willing to point you in the right direction.
Welcome to the madness.lol
Welcome...what are your interests outside of boba fett?
what props do you have..:thumbsup
Thank you all for the warm welcome. Let me go ahead and poke through the replies.
I will definitely check out that other site as well as start looking in the variants forum. I am looking to make female mando as seen in the new figurines ^_^, something fit to me.
As for my other interests, mostly Star Wars and Firefly, I have a decent bit in the way of Firefly props including a custom leather hand-sewn browncoat, boots that fit the 'verse, an MGC Winchester Mare's Leg, and homeade ship docs. For SW I am starting on my custom Jedi persona and my Mando armor. So I am designing clothes and working on armor concepts, as well as lightsaber concepts.
I am relatively new to the whole propping scene but have been lurking at TheRPF, Propcircle and now joined here. I am, however a completely hopeless Star Wars geek. Aside from propping I am into gaming, tabletop and of course, Star Wars, the West End Games D6 version with some homebrew alterations.
I will probably migrate over to Mercs for the most part though I will be here when I need some advise on helmet choosing etc. It seems I am a perfect fit over there with my love for speaking in Mando'a and my independent character, thank you all so very much for pointing me in that direction.


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Can Neighborhood Electric Vehicles Help Your Campus Go Green?
With environmental benefits, low operating costs and flexibility of use, neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) could offer a viable alternative in your fleet. Yet there is much to consider before taking the leap to fully battery-powered vehicles.
From cross-campus transport to community patrols, neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) target the task with the right type of vehicle. But with a built-in set of limitations, can they work for your fleet? In this article, electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, consultants and fleet users weigh in on the practical considerations of NEV operations. The answers to these questions will help you decide.
What is an EV exactly, and what can I buy now?
An EV is a vehicle powered by electricity supplied by a rechargeable battery. Almost all EVs currently available are classified as low-speed vehicles (LSVs) and are commonly termed neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs). These vehicles are governed to a top speed of 25 mph and are legal on most U.S. streets with posted speed limits of up to 35 mph.
The latest NEVs hold a charge for 30 to 60 miles and run on an array of deep cycle lead-acid batteries, similar to car batteries. Most can be fully recharged with a standard 120v outlet in seven to 12 hours.
Why should I consider NEVs for my fleet?
- Environmental benefits: NEVs are a way to reduce CO2 and other emissions, and help the environment, as well as fulfill a campus' green mandate. NEVs emit about seven pounds of CO2 for every 25 miles driven, assuming recharging from an electric power grid that burns only coal. A standard gas-powered vehicle emits 22 pounds of CO2 under similar circumstances.
- Inherently low operating costs: Fully recharging an NEV to run 30 to 60 miles costs less than $1. NEVs cost little to maintain relative to gas-powered vehicles.
- Flexibility of use: NEVs are allowed access inside buildings and on sidewalks where gas-powered vehicles can't travel. They fit the vehicle to the task when a larger, gas-powered vehicle is overkill.
What types of NEVs are on the market?
Today's NEVs have a range of customizable body types and engine capabilities. Passenger carrier models range from two to eight seats with storage upgrades. Industrial use models can be equipped with stake beds, enclosed cargo carriers, toolboxes and ladder racks.
To satisfy NHTSA safety criteria for street operation, NEVs are equipped with three-point seat belts, windshields and windshield wipers, running lights, headlights, brake lights, reflectors, rear view mirrors and turn signals.
Most NEVs are door-less, open-air affairs, although a market is being established for electric vehicles that more closely resemble cars for a wider variety of applications and all-season use. Some have fully enclosed aluminum alloy frames, sophisticated batteries, longer charges and features such as heat, air conditioning and audio systems.
Major manufacturers include Chrysler-owned Global Electric Motor Cars (GEM), ZAP, ZENN, Columbia ParCar, Dynasty Electric Car and Miles Electric Vehicles, to name a few.
How do I spec an NEV?
Specifying an NEV is similar in many ways to specifying a gas-powered vehicle, with a few unique parameters to consider:
- What's the range of miles you'll need to drive each day? Battery packs can be configured for a certain range, which can be extended if your routes have stops with outlets for an "opportunity charge." Recharge times can be shortened with an off-board fast charger.
- Can you perform functions off road, such as shuttling people and cargo around a campus, on sidewalks and in large buildings? Can you legally drive the NEV on your routes? Remember, NEVs are only allowed on streets with 35 mph speed limits. NEVs that travel on public streets must be licensed and insured.
- What are your passenger and payload requirements? What is the driving terrain? Payload and terrain have a significant impact on the range of NEVs. Typical payloads for NEV cargo haulers are up to 1,000 pounds. Some models, such as the Columbia BC5 Burden Carrier, can carry up to 5,200 pounds of cargo. Range can vary by as much as 50 percent for a hilly terrain or if an NEV is heavily loaded with passengers or cargo. For these heavy burdens, look for batteries with a higher power density.
- In what type of climate will the vehicle be operated? Cold climates negatively impact driving range. Campuses located in cold climates should plan to garage the vehicle in a heated area for charging. Many NEVs have options such as heaters, defrosters and doors (both hard and soft canvas).
What are fleet operating costs for a typical NEV?
New NEVs run from $6,000 to $18,000 and cost less than three cents a mile to run on electricity. As an example, a two-seat GEM e2 base model costs $7,500. To operate this one vehicle for three years and 3,600 miles (assuming $900 for insurance costs, $90 in electricity, $50 to license the vehicle for public roads and $300 for a maintenance service contract) would cost a total of $4,840. Battery packs are under warranty for two to three years in most cases. After three years of operation, add the cost of a new battery pack, which runs from $600 to $1,000.
Are there any grants or tax incentives available for EV purchases?
There are programs funded at the city, county, state and federal level that may be specific to electric vehicles or fall under an alternative fuel grant. Try the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Web site.
For local programs, check with your DMV and other local agencies.
Should I consider a used NEV?
Buying used NEVs is an option, but use caution. Some considerations:
- Examine the condition of the batteries. When were they bought?
- How old is the vehicle? There have been considerable improvements to NEVs manufactured after 2002.
- How many average miles does the vehicle travel on a charge?
- Does the seller have a written maintenance log?
- As with any pre-owned vehicle, thoroughly inspect it. Check the lights, brakes, seat belts, wipers and turn signals. Check the plastic body panels for cracks or blistering.
Used NEVs can cost as little as $3,000, although a low-mileage GEM four-seater will sell for around $6,000. Used NEV prices can vary considerably; at present, pricing guidebooks such as Kelley Blue Book do not list NEVs.
What are the preventive maintenance requirements of an NEV? Will new training be required for our campus maintenance staff?
With substantially fewer miles driven, fewer moving parts and no coolants, fluids, oil, lubricants or exhaust, an NEV will have much fewer service requirements than an internal combustion car.
Regular operational checkups are nonetheless recommended. Jim Gaw of Nautical Wheelers, a Texas-based tourist rental operation, keeps his fleet of 40 NEVs on a weekly maintenance program in the busy summer season. In addition to a thorough cleaning, he checks the lubrication, lights, tire pressure, brakes and water levels of the batteries.
Gaw handles preventive maintenance tasks himself. However, fleets with no maintenance facilities should establish contract services for repair issues. Larger NEV fleets with in-house maintenance capabilities should consider electric vehicle training for one or more mechanics.
How do I best maintain the batteries?
The greatest amount of maintenance, preventive or otherwise, involves the batteries. There are two types of lead-acid batteries: flooded lead-acid (FLA) and valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA). The single biggest battery maintenance chore involves checking FLA batteries and "watering" them if their fluid levels are low. This should be done weekly.
If they are not watered, FLA batteries will subsequently dry out and fail prematurely. VRLA batteries are sealed and require no watering, although they are a few hundred dollars more expensive.
Protective covering should be used whe
n watering batteries. It should be done in an area that can contain any acid that may drip from the batteries during watering or when the batteries are charged.
Check for battery corrosion. A cleansing additive called Charge It dissolves the lead sulfate on the battery plates. Properly maintained batteries should provide at least a three-year battery life.
What other steps can I take to prevent premature battery failure?
Like all lead-acid batteries, the ones in your NEV will hold a charge longer if used and recharged regularly. NEVs have a parasitic load that can drain the battery even when the vehicle is turned off. If the vehicle is not used frequently, this load can discharge the vehicle battery in less than two weeks to a "zero state of charge," and damage the battery.
Look to see if your NEV has a battery disconnect switch for times when the vehicle will be inoperable for more than a few days. Don't leave batteries plugged in for longer than necessary.
What other types of maintenance issues might I experience?
A 2006 government study of NEVs in fleets found these recurring problems:
- Onboard charger failure, especially for vehicles that were operated frequently and charged for extended periods every day. Many failed because of exposure to the environment.
- Motor controller failure
- Motor overheating during missions that required high power for hill climbing or carrying heavy loads
- DC-DC converter failure because of water splash to circuit board and fuse connections
Any tips on charging?
- For small NEV fleets, charging from a standard 120v convenience outlet is generally sufficient. However, large numbers of vehicles aggregated at the same location for charging can overload a circuit. Additional charging outlets are recommended at NEV parking locations.
- Buy a timer to charge the vehicle(s) during non-peak electricity grid hours
- Make sure the charging cord is the proper gauge to prevent overheating
- New batteries will likely not charge to full capacity until 20-30 charge cycles
- FLA batteries may have considerable gassing; therefore, it is recommended to charge outdoors. Gel-capped VRLA batteries do not need such ventilation.
- When charging outdoors, make sure you have an outdoor-safe outlet and plug that can withstand inclement weather as well as direct sunlight.
- Fast charging can provide an emergency backup when vehicles do not receive an overnight charge. Fast chargers recharge a battery pack at about a mile for every minute charged.
What should I look for in terms of warranty and service support?
Before you purchase, ask manufacturers about their warranty and service support.
- Will service requests be handled through onsite service calls, or will the service center pick up the vehicle from your location?
- Is the service center in your area?
- Will you have to deliver the vehicle for service?
- What are typical repair times?
- What are typical repair costs for out-of-warranty servicing?
- What parts are stocked locally for NEV repair?
- What types of non-manufacturer repairs will void the warranty?
Where do I sell used NEVs?
There are many sources to remarket used NEVs: your selling dealer, auctions, Internet sales portals such as eBay and Craigslist, and special interest groups (resort/retirement communities, other campuses, etc). Ask your selling dealer for guidance on how to price your used NEV.
What's on the horizon in the EV world? Should I wait for the technology to improve before investing in it?
The next step for the EV is a highway-capable vehicle with longer range and shorter charge times. Companies such as Phoenix Motorcars, Miles Automotive and the well-publicized Tesla Motors are on the verge of bringing a utility truck, passenger sedan and sports car to market.
In terms of fleet use, the Phoenix Motorcars SUT is the closest to viability, with stated plans for fleet sales in the first quarter of 2008. The SUT claims a top speed of 95 mph and a charge range of more than 100 miles. Base MSRP is $45,000.
This brave new world of all-electric transportation hinges on advances in battery technology. The industry is leapfrogging from lead-acid batteries to nickel metal hydride batteries (that power the Prius) to lithium ion technology, which have four times the energy density of lead-acid batteries.
This technology positions EVs as true competitors to fossil-fueled vehicles. However, the technology is in its infancy and is expensive. Aside from battery considerations, any fleet considering highway-capable vehicles from a new manufacturer needs to judge crash tests, product quality issues and the long-term viability of the company.
The neighborhood electric vehicle market, while still growing itself, has established dealer networks, parts and service support and is real-world tested.
Consider the Alternatives
Patrol bikes, Segway personal transporters and T3 series personal mobility vehicles are all excellent ways public safety personnel and other hospital, school and university employees can get around campus while reducing their carbon footprint.
The T3 (middle) has a zero-degree turning radius, travels at speeds up to 25 mph, and is powered by two rechargeable, field swap-able power modules. The Segway PT (right) enables each officer to stand eight inches higher than the ground, resulting in an improved view of sidewalks, streets and inside buildings. Patrol bikes enable officers to actively engage in community policing while allowing them to quickly travel to a scene across campus if needed.
For More Information
Additional information on neighborhood electric vehicles can be found at the following Web sites:
Manufacturer/Dealer listings
Eckhaus Fleet
(independent Zap distributor)
www.eckhausfleet.com www.electricfleetonline.com
Electric Vehicle User Forums
Grants and Funding
Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Web site http://www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/incentives_laws.html
Numerous sources contributed to the article: Ed Kjaer, director of electric transportation, SoCal Edison (Rosemead, Calif.); Dean Taylor, technical specialist, electric transportation division, SoCal Edison; Michael Coates, CEO of MightyComm, an environmental automotive communications company, (Sacramento, Calif.); Jim Gaw, owner of the NEV rental operation Nautical Wheelers (Port Aransas, Tex.); Belinda Forknell, marketing manager, Global Electric Motorcars; and Tim Yopp, CTO of Eckhaus Fleet, an independent electric vehicle distributor. Also consulted was a U.S. Department of Energy Study, "Guidelines for the Establishment of a Model Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) Fleet," June 2006.
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Once or twice a month my family has Saturday Night Movie Night. After we finish dinner and clean up the kitchen we gather on the couch and watch a fun family movie together. Sometimes it is something new for us all, and sometimes it's something we've seen before but all love and enjoy.
Since I'm busy tonight watching We Bought a Zoo with the kids, I figured it would be a good time to catch up on some of the other great blogs on the interwebs.
Here are some great articles I've read recently and I hope you enjoy them too.
10 Things That Rich People Are Doing That You Are Not | The Frugal Model
I'm totally not the type of reader you'd expect to be reading a blog called The Frugal Model, but Ashley's posts are always well written and enjoyable. In this post she lists ten things that rich people do and you probably don't. Sometimes its the small things (like waking up early instead of sleeping in) that separate success from failure.
5th Annual Cost Survey of 10 Popular Brown Bag Sandwiches | Len Penzo
Countless articles have been written about how much money you can save by brown bagging instead of buying your lunch every day. But Len Penzo goes a step further and actually calculates how much you can save by determining the true cost of popular brown bag lunches like peanut butter and jelly, ham & swiss, and tuna salad.
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Cairns Queenslander
- FREE Wi-Fi
- Family Friendly
|Based on 80 ratings
Cairns Queenslander Rooms
|Standard Suite
|FROM $165 per night
|Deluxe Hotel Room
|FROM $165 per night
|2 Bedroom Standard
|FROM $225 per night
|1 Bedroom Deluxe
|FROM $250 per night
|2 Bed Deluxe (dual key)
|FROM $296 per night
Cairns Queenslander Info
Excellent location close to the Esplanade, Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments offers a wonderful contrast of deluxe & standard accommodation.
Conveniently divided into two separate buildings, the east wing encompassing reception & restaurant providing 4 Star (Deluxe) modern contemporary designed hotel rooms, plus 1 & 2 bedroom serviced apartments.
Separated by undercover walkway is the West wing rated 3.5 stars (Standard), traditional Queenslander style suites & family two bedroom serviced apartments.
What makes it Great?
- Ideal for families and couples
- FREE Wi-Fi - Unlimited devices and data
- FREE onsite car parking
- FREE cots for infants (0-3yrs)
- Children to 14yrs stay FREE in existing bedding
- Honeymooners receive bottle of Australian Sparkling Wine
Cairns Queenslander Facilities:
- 2 outdoor swimming pools
- 2 Elevators (3 floor levels)
- Restaurant "Steak on Lake" fully licensed char-grill restaurant
- open daily for Breakfast 6:30am to 10am, Bar & Dinner 5:30pm to 9:30pm
- Room Service - Dinner 5:30pm to 9:30pm
- Off-Street car parking
- Late check-out shower room and luggage storage
- Safety deposit boxes at reception
- Guest coin operated laundry
- Poolside barbeque areas
- Baggage holding room
- 24 hour reception
- Check-in 2pm and check-out 10am
- Wheelchair accessible rooms in Deluxe Two Bedroom and Deluxe Hotel Room feature grab bars, handrails, wider shower area,
low level light switches
Room Facilities include:
- Private bathroom facilities
- Refrigerator
- Ceiling Fans & Air-Conditioning
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Tea and Coffee Facilities
- Balcony with table & chairs
- Satellite TV
- Daily mini room tidy. Full room service 7th day of stay
- Sleep Easy - Prior to guest arrival bed mattress & pillows naturally sanitised for guest health & well-being.
- Housekeeping daily room tidy (full service 7th day of stay)
Deluxe Hotel Room (Jasmine) :
- Modern and contemporary 42sqm hotel room ideally suited to meet the needs of todays busy traveller.
- FREE light breakfast daily
- Bedding consists of King, Single beds, Sofa Bed. Can accommodate a maximum of 4 guests.
- Work desk
- Monsoon Shower in Bathroom
Standard Suite (Hibiscus):
- Perfect for travellers on a budget
- Spacious open plan room 42sqm with a kitchenette and dining area plus a balcony or garden terrace
- Shower above bathtub
- Kitchenette includes a microwave and refrigerator
- Traditional tropical furnishings
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Monday, September 30, 2013
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013
We all hade a fantastic time the staff were just so helpful and happy to accommodate us on all levels. Great rooms good food. Thank you.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Close to the airport. Great value for your money. Bathrooms brand new and very modern. The desk staff were very helpful
Friday, October 12, 2012
Thanks it was great your resort is in a great spot its very clean and well managed the staff were freindly we had a quick but good stay.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Could not have found more suitable accommodation for our needs at such a reasonable rate.Would reccommend to others. Only negative was rowdy guests above us on our last night.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Loved it.
Friday, July 15, 2011
The staff at the Cairns Queenslander were helpful and friendly. They looked after us well and we were pleased with our stay. Thanks very much.
Saturday, May 08, 2010
The location is great for the price. The facilities is old and need repair and emprovment.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Huge two bedroom apartment. Everything you need for a self-contained stay. Would stay again.
Monday, July 27, 2009
a very good value for money choice for the lower budget traveller
Friday, July 10, 2009
You get what you pay for. Daily service did not always happen.
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Site states easy stroll & pleasurable walk from esplanade, shops etc. Unfortunatley the end were all the activities are i.e. the reef terminal, shops etc. Unless good walker needed a taxi.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Suited our needs very well.Cooking facilities and BBQ were good and saved the expense of eating out. The IGA store at the end of the Charles street was very convenient and it may be helpful to prospective clients if you mentioned this.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Enjoyable stay at ageing accommodation.
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The purpose of this meditation is to exchange the object of our cherishing from ourselves to others, and then to contemplate this in the light of death and impermanence.
I began the meditation by thinking about how self-cherishing is like an abusive partner which I keep going back to. I have relied on this partner to keep me safe and happy all my life, but where has this got me? I have not found the peace and lasting happiness I long for. In fact self-cherishing has brought me nothing but unhappiness. I know from personal experience that true happiness can be found only when I am cherishing others.
I decided that I will not go back to my 'abusive partner' – my self-cherishing, ever again. From now on I will only cherish others. I made this determination and repeated these words in my mind – I will abandon self-cherishing and only cherish others. I felt happy and free – a lovely feeling of happiness which was not centred on me but away from me. I stayed with this feeling for a while.
I then wondered what this meant in the light of death and impermanence. In this case it seemed very clear that once death comes my opportunity understand the wisdom of cherishing others will be lost. Although I may have others who I could cherish in my next life, will I understand how this is a spiritual path? I may not even have the opportunity (or desire) to cherish others. It is clear that I definitely need to cherish others 100% of the time, and I need to cherish myself 0% of the time. I felt my previous feeling of freedom and happiness take on a more intense dimension, and I stayed with it for the rest of the meditation.
May all living beings exchange self with others, and reach the state of enlightenment for the benefit of all.
Practice in the Meditation Break
Simply to put my determination into practice, and turn my back on my 'bad romance' with self-cherishing.
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Health risks fade after estrogen therapy stops: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Good news for women in their 50s - the health risks related to hormone therapy with estrogen, aimed at treating menopause symptoms, might go away after women stop the treatments, according to a study.
Research focusing on more than 7,000 women showed that while both stroke and blood clots increased during treatment with estrogen, there was no significant difference in health risks after 10 years between those who took hormones for treatment and those who hadn't, the study -- published in the Journal of the American Medical Association -- said.
"But that doesn't mean continuing to take them for five to 10 years won't have some health risks emerge," said Graham Colditz, at the Washington University School of Medicine, who wrote an editorial published with the study.
The study centered on some of the women who had also participated in the U.S. government-funded Women's Health Initiative, the study that first raised concerns about the safety of hormone therapy.
In 2004, data from the WHI showed that taking estrogen by itself increased women's risk of stroke and didn't reduce their risk of coronary heart disease.
The 7,645 women in the study had all undergone hysterectomies before joining the WHI, and were assigned to a group that received estrogen pills. They were followed for 10 years -- six of estrogen treatment with Premarin, and four years after ending the treatment.
During the treatment, their risk of stroke was 36 percent more likely and blood clots was 47 percent more likely in the estrogen group versus a group that took placebos.
But after 10 years, there was no significant difference between the groups in these conditions.
For women in their 50s, estrogen treatment even appeared to have some benefits over time, being linking to a 46 percent drop in the risk of a heart attack and a 27 percent drop in the risk of dying after 10 years. Continued...


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The exhaust system, I made. Its 3 downpipe to some mufflers then to another muffler, its not pretty at the moment but its a whole lot quieter than 3 straight pipe I had on the car. You can hear the fuel pumps over it, before you couldnt.
Car sits on Koesi TS K1 Wheels with Koni Coil Overs - needs tires
The Interior is clean, the original Headliner sagged from sitting in Flordia Heat. I recovered it but its not 100%. It looks good but its less than ideal. Needs rear hatch interior trim. Everything inside is in very good condition.
I have been tuning the car myself using the tools that are out there, its currently only running at 10-12psi (wastegate).
I am going to be honest here, it needs some work. The previous owner felt it was a valuable exercise to take a jack handle to the body of the car (all over). While I am not a body man, I started pulling the dents and smoothing out the surface. The car could use a body man to sand it down and smooth it out to make it perfect. It looks ok from a distance but its clear once you get close its had a rough life. I have had a few friends look at it that are body guys and they say 3-4K for it to look like it should. Mechanically this car is sound, I have done all the mechanical to this car, I just don't have the touch for bodywork.
Knowing the body condition of this car I am pricing it at $7000 figuring someone willing to invest 3-4K in the body still has a car that is $5000 under blue book value. The engine parts alone are worth over the asking price, so all things considered this could be a great pickup if you know someone that does body work or can do it your self. I have considered vynil wrapping the whole car but that seems the less ideal route for me to go. I would just like to part ways with the project so I can get something more family oriented.
Should the buyer be interested included with the car is another 06A block and a TDI crankshaft as I was planning to build the car to 2.1L. I am also willing to provide a UNI tune on the car if the buyer doesnt want to deal with tuning the car themselves. There will be some minor cost changes if the UNI tune is desired as I will have to soruce an ECU and get it flashed. But I can get that done at dealer cost for the tune.
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About-face on Montsalvat revamp
Sigmund Jorgensen, "bringing Montsalvat into the 21st century".
Photo: Craig Abraham
Melbourne's troubled artists' colony Montsalvat is to get a corporate and financial makeover - after all.
The overhaul, which led to a bitter feud when first proposed this year, is now taking place with the support of the "traditional owner", Sigmund Jorgensen.
Son of the founder, Justus Jorgensen, and the Eltham landmark's administrator for 37 years until January, he is carrying out most of the recommendations he initially fought against.
He hopes to make Montsalvat eligible for Arts Victoria funding to help pay for a revamped management structure.
But having rejected the initial State Government advice, there is no certainty that he will get the funding originally pledged, and a pool of talented advisers assembled to help him manage has been dispersed and probably lost to the project.
The management mire at Montsalvat, a so-called "symphony of mud and stone", contrasts with the much-lauded $3-million State Government contribution to the redevelopment of another historic arts property, the Heide Museum of Modern Art in Bulleen.
Opened on Thursday by Premier Steve Bracks, the former home of arts patrons John and Sunday Reed features the Albert and Barbara Tucker Gallery, revamped buildings and a sculpture space.
But it was partly out of concern that there be no similar modern redevelopment among Montsalvat's antiquarian architectural estate that Mr Jorgensen opposed the first plans for a change.
Montsalvat has sold off a steeply sloping and almost unusable piece of its 26-hectare farm at Christmas Hills to help pay off a GST debt amounting to hundreds of thousands of dollars. It has also mortgaged the rest of the farm.
The management is about to be transformed from a public charitable trust to a modern company structure.
The new company has three directors - Mr Jorgensen, his older brother Max Jorgensen and Robyn Quigley - but the hope is to expand with people who are "independent but sympathetic" to Montsalvat. "I guess you could say it is bringing Montsalvat into the 21st century," Sigmund Jorgensen said.
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I hope you get a chance to handle one at the gun show. It really feels good in the hand.
I hope you get a chance to handle one at the gun show. It really feels good in the hand.
You sir are a steely-eyed missile man! Very cool gun.
Sounds like a good day! Ive read the same thing from CZ owners-the more you shoot it the better it gets.I feel the same about my Springfield XD-its to a point (probably 1000 rounds) that that it is very smooth.Maybe Im just more used to it now.Seriously Ive been reading everything I can on the CZ and have yet to read a negative comment.They may be out there but I havent run across one.I tend to almost over-research before I buy and always prefer to try before I buy,but if I run across a decent deal I may have to just go ahead and jump(providing I like the feel.)
I shot the Beretta,but less than 50 rounds.Loved the feel and from a very limited time felt like I could become pretty accurate with it. Dang it-I just gotta try this CZ though. It never ends! Haha. I need to investigate the sight thing.
The sight issue for me is that at my dimly lit range after a few consecutive shots, it is hard to pick up the front sight. I think if the front sight were brighter or a different color, it would make it much easier. I'm looking at a front fiber optic sight replacement...............its not very expensive, and something I can do myself.


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Judge Dismisses Case Against Man Who Threatened Maui Mayor
A Maui judge has dismissed a case against a man accused of threatening to kill Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa. Judge Rhonda Loo dismissed the charge yesterday but is allowing prosecutors to pursue it again. And, the Maui News reports that prosecutors are expected to refile the terroristic threatening charge against Austin Gerard Jr. Gerard was indicted in 2012 after a woman reported seeing him carrying a knife near the county building. She told police Gerard told her he was going to "murder the mayor." He went to Arakawa's office, but left when his secretary said the mayor wasn't in yet. Deputy Public Defender William McGrath wanted the case dismissed because a trial hadn't started within six months of the indictment.


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The path a signal of a reflex takes is called reflex arc. In many higher animals the nerve cells responsible for reflexes are not located in the brain, but in the spinal cord. This way, reflexes can be processed faster. Nerve cells in the brain still get feedback that the reflex action occurred.


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That was the interphone study, which happened to have been organized by the IARC.
He remembered he hadn't turned on either the heating element or interphone system.
Marlowe slapped his interphone switch as soon as the alien was gone.
A bulb flickered on his interphone set, and Marlowe shot a glance at the switch beneath it.
His meditation was interrupted by the buzzing of the interphone.
Very quietly I rose, not to disturb her, and crossing to the interphone requested Miss Goucher's presence.
The Red Dog interphone system might or might not be on the same band they used.
Crag got on the interphone and called Larkwell, who was working in the tail section with the others.
He checked his interphone to make sure it was working and called again.
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by Kristen Rosser cross posted from her blog Wordgazer's WordsA fellow member of Equality Central Forum (a forum for Christians who believe in full male-female equality in society, church and home) recently shared the answer she (her first name is Helen) received from a well-known ministry in response to a letter she wrote them. Helen has given me permission to reprint and comment here on part of the letter she received. … [Read more...]
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A brush with humour and tales of travel starred on Day One of the Kolkata Literary Meet (KLM), held in association with The Telegraph, as part of the Book Fair.
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They wield the brush to hold a mirror to society or to regale children with the exploits of heroes. For veteran comic-strip artist Narayan Debnath, cartoonist Chandi Lahiri and illustrator Debasish Deb, the brush is proverbially mightier than the sword.
This was evident at their session Boi Chitro: Bangla Sahitye Chhobir Bhumika with Tridib Chatterjee from the Publishers and Booksellers Guild, on Day One of KLM.
The nonagerian Debnath recalled how he spent his childhood sitting on the roak (ledge) of his house on Shibpur Road watching the local boys playing pranks. "When Subodhbabu of Deb Sahitya Kutir asked me to do comics I would draw upon these childhood images."
If Debnath has regaled youngsters through the years with the exploits of Bantul, Handa-Bhonda and Nonte-Phonte, Lahiri's pocket cartoon Tirjak added spice to the Anandabazar Patrika reader's mornings.
Deb was visibly excited to share the stage with the two veterans. "I grew up on their work. They created a world for me. I would read and reread stories only to look at their illustrations," he said.
Their drawings were so detailed that they even mirrored how costumes had evolved over time. "The typical parar mastaan (the local hoodlum) would be in something called drainpipe pants and zebra printed shirts," pointed out Deb, who was influenced by the American magazine Mad and who worked with Satyajit Ray on editions of Sandesh.
The high point of the jam-packed session in the Google Dome on the Milan Mela grounds? When Narayan Debnath drew an impromptu sketch of Bantul on stage.
People and places
"Every writer's dirty secret is that they write the same story again and again; just change the characters a bit like costumes," revealed Pico Iyer, with a twinkle in his eyes, as he engaged the audience in an hour-long session at KLM.
Titled Pico Iyer's Journeys, it took those in the Google Dome to the many places and people who have been a part of the travel writer-author's life.
Sample this: "As soon as he meets you, he would suddenly pull your hair, tickle you, and make you feel like an old friend. When he met me, he bowed so deep, I felt like I am the eminence rather than him." That's Iyer about the Dalai Lama!
If the chat with journalist Sandip Roy began with Dalai Lama, who Iyer has known for years, it went on to a variety of anecdotes that drew peals of laughter from readers armed with his last book The Man Within My Head ' on Graham Greene ' waiting to be autographed.
When it came to a QandA session, the British-born, California-raised, Japan-based author was asked everything from the Greene novel he would save if his collection was getting burnt to his first 36 hours (the formative time he said he needs to develop an impression of a foreign city or place) in Calcutta and the impression of the city. While the first question drew the answer, The Quiet American, the second one named St. John's Church and Park Street Cemetery as he hadn't quite been in the city for those many hours.
Signing off, the man on the move had another one-liner ready: "I am a traveller at heart, but I travel mostly on my desk or in the books."


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Saxony Königreich (kingdom) Timeline
Germany Kingdom of Saxony Timeline
805 Charlemagne overpowers Sorb tribes. The Lindolfingers, wealthy landowners situated between the Harz Mountains and the river Weser, receive dukedom status. They maintain their autonomy, but must supply military aid and pay taxes.
919 Duke Heinrich I becomes German king. He begins the systematic subjugation of the Slaves living in the river Elbe region.
929 King Heinrich I establishes the castle in Meissen as a military stronghold. Becomes the center of the Margravate Meissen.
1089 Heinrich I of the House of Wettin becomes invested with the March of Meissen. Thus begins the reign of the Wettiner Dynasty in the Sachsen-Thuringia area. The Wettiner remain in uninterrupted succession until 1918. Their ancestral castle stands on the shores of the river Saale.
1156 Konrad the Great distributes his territory among five sons. With this act the history of the Saxon land division begins.
1346 Bautzen, Goerlitz, Kamenz, Loebau and Zittau form an alliance in the Oberlausitz, which lasted until the defeat of Napoleon I in 1815.
1409 The University of Leipzig is founded.
1423 Margrave Friedrich acquires the Askanian Duchy of Saxony-Wittenberg and the title of Electorate. From now on all territories (including Meissen, Lausitz, Thuringia) are known as the Electorate of Saxony.
1459 The ridge of the Erzgebirge (mountain range) becomes the border between Saxony and Bohemia (today part of the Czech Republic).
1466 Saxony acquires Plauen, the nucleus of the Vogtland (cultural area).
1485 The Electorate of Saxony (House of Wettin) is divided into two branches. The Ernestine branch receives Wittenberg, small parts of the March of Meissen, Osterland and Pleissenland (cultural areas) with Eilenburg, Grimma, Borna, Leisnig, Altenburg, Zwickau, Plauen, Schwarzenburg; most of Thuringia with Weimar, Gotha, Eisenach, parts of Coburg, Frankish Königsberg, the protectorate of Naumburg, Gleichen, Kirchberg, Reuss - as well as parts of Schwarzburg.
The Albertiner, Duke Albrecht, receives the March of Meissen with Dresden and Freiberg, Amt Leipzig, Delitzsch-Landsberg, Zörbig, Margravate Saxony with Sangershausen, areas in the north of Thuringia and parts of the Diocese of Merseburg. The Lords of Stollberg-Hohnstein, Mansfeld, Arnstein, Beichlingen, Leisnig, Querfurt and Schönberg come under the rule of the House of Albertines.
1517 Reformation begins in Wittenberg (then still part of Saxony)
1547 Johann Friedrich I (Ernestine) succumbs to Emporer Karl V, who gives Wittenberg to the Albertines. The Ernestines keep the areas of Weimar, Jena, Saalfeld, Weida, Gotha, Eisenach and Coburg, later (1554) also the areas of Sachsenburg and Altenburg.
1553 Albert becomes electorate. Under his reign Saxony experiences significant economic growth.
1554 Further divisions of the land took place from which several small states emerged. 1572 Sachsen-Coburg-Eisenach and Sachsen-Weimar are formed. These again experience dissolution. Sachsen-Weimar is formed out of Sachsen-Altenburg (1603). Sachsen-Eisenach and Sachsen-Gotha (1640) and Sachsen-Jena (1672). In 1680 Sachsen-Weimar was divided into seven lines.
1648 After the Peace of Westphalia Saxony lost political importance within the Holy Roman Empire.
1694 The reign of Friedrich August I begins. He is ambitious and desires to be king. Through mediations by his personal friend Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria, Friedrich August becomes King of Poland, also known as August II. His son rules as King August III. With his death in 1763 the connection to Poland is severed.
1806 Friedrich August III becomes King of Saxony through the support of Napoleon Bonaparte.
1813 In the Battle of Leipzig the Saxons fight on the French side and lose.
1815 Vienna Congress, Saxony has to transfer 57,5 % of its territory and 42,2% of its citizens to Prussia. The Ostoberlausitz (cultural region) becomes part of the Prussian province Schlesien. The Niederlausitz (cultural area) went to the Prussian province of Brandenburg. The remaining territory of the Kingdom of Saxony covers approx. 1,500 square kilometers with roughly two million citizens.
1831 Saxony receives its constitution
1835 First steam boat on the river Elbe
1871 King Wilhelm of Prussia becomes German Emperor. Saxony becpmes part of the German Reich.
1872 The German Mark as general currency is introduced. All local currencies were abolished
1918 Weimar Republic is created. King Friedrich August III abdicates the throne
1919 Saxony becomes known as Freistaat Sachsen with a new democratic constitution
1934 Freistaat Sachsen is part of Nazi Germany
1949 Sachsen becomes part of the Communist GDR (German Democratic Republic)
1952 Dissolution of Saxony as a state. The area becomes known as the Leipzig, Dresden and Chemnitz districts.
1989 Demonstrations in Leipzig, Plauen and Dresden lead to the collapse of the GDR
1990 Elections Saxony again known as Freistaat Sachsen. It is now part of the Federal Republic of Germany with Dresden as its capital and a population of 4.6 million
Here is a link providing the historical development of Germany at any given time period.
A good source for local history timelines can be found in village chronicles. These are taking historical developments of specific areas into account, and let the researcher have a glimpse of ancestors' lives from various points of view. Ortschroniken can usually be retrieved through a mayor's office or historical societies. A Google search may assist with availability.


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During the one-hour Discover scuba diving class, nautical explorers strap on rental gear and plunge into an indoor pool while guided by experienced instructors. Students learn basic scuba skills and safety rules as well as how to control diving depths, monitor air supply, and sing Air Supply's "All Out of Love" through the respirator. During Scuba Shack's six-week open-water-diver PADI–certification class, dive masters lead novice swimmers through the academic and practical aspects of deep-water exploration. The weekly course renders success in underwater breathing and a chance to complete certification dives. Gear is not included, however, so divers must bring their own or purchase a mask ($45–$90), snorkel ($32–$50), fins ($55–$180), and boots ($34–$70) from Scuba Shack's onsite store. In addition to the included online academic course, divers must purchase an eLearning-enhancement pack to track their progress and dives ($40).

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