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Betemit draws praise from former employer
Betemit draws praise from former employer
The Braves were sanctioned by Major League Baseball, which levied a fine and a temporary restriction on scouting players in the Dominican in 2000.
Betemit was "next" for the Braves. He was a switch-hitting shortstop with tools, and he was going to be a fixture for the Atlanta organization.
He could do it all, including a five-foot back flip as he ran out to shortstop in Class A ball. The Braves, fearful of an injury, ordered Betemit to stop doing the flips.
"He was a marvelous player," said Brian Snitker, the Braves third-base coach and Betemit's coach at Class A Myrtle Beach.
Things did not work out. Betemit hit .305 in 115 games for Atlanta in 2005, but he was traded to the Dodgers in 2006 and shipped to the Yankees and White Sox before becoming a free agent last October. He signed with the Royals in the offseason.
"There were a lot of expectations for him," sad Dayton Moore, the Royals general manager, who was with the Braves when Betemit was signed.
Ned Yost, the Royals manager and former coach with the Braves, still thinks Betemit is plenty valuable.
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Cool off at this month's wine tasting with a $5 tasting pass to include tastings of four Italian wines selected by the Haw River Wine Man. Must be over 21 with proper ID. Purchase tasting pass in advance at the café (cash or credit) or at the event (cash only).
Beginning in 1995 with six wines from Apulia, Haw River Wine Man has quietly compiled an Italian wine portfolio that stands out in North Carolina for Quality, Price and Selection. With a firm belief that wine is an every day beverage, and not the exclusive domain of the wealthy and privileged, the company strives to bring the consumer the best value possible, more often than not, sourcing wine direct from the producer.
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Exceeded expectations. Warm and friendly Inn Keepers, beautifully decorated suites, stunning location and views. Can't wait to go again!
This place is amazing!! We will definitely be going back! My boyfriend and I wanted a romantic getaway in the mountains, and especially during peak leaf change season. We looked at so many places but they were all booked. This pace was very hard to find online, but...I am so glad we finally stumbled upon it! Monica, the caretaker, was about as good as they get! She was so pleasant on the phone while booking our stay, and even more so during it. She grows most all of her fruits and vegetables in her own backyard, and you can certainly taste the yummy difference. We even got a last minute upgrade to a huge king room with lots of windows, a seating/living room area, and large bath. It was all so beautifully decorated and tastefully done, with just enough charm to remember you are in a quaint bed and breakfast. The weather wasn't so great due to some rain. and yet, we were so pleased with our view and the entire Wolf Laurel Resort atmosphere. If you are not a mountain driver, it does take a little getting used to. But, we had an all-wheel drive and that certainly helped! While there, Monica kept our room clean and well-stocked with fresh towels and paper-goods. There was Dove chocolate when we arrived, sodas, coffee, apple cider, hot chocolate, and so many other added touches. The breakfasts were extraordinary! She not only came out in a professional chef style coat with her name on it,...but she didn't miss a thing! She made yummy quiche, a very nice pumpkin bread, a delicious raspberry Greek style yogurt parfait, fat cinnamon rolls, and so many other goodies! The bed was super cozy and comfortable, and the room was too. I loved opening the blinds to see the glorious mountain views! Breathtaking! We will be back again for sure and are already looking at our calendar! I highly recommend this lovely place!! Thank you Monica!!
Bald Mountain House is a beautiful place to retreat to for a quiet weekend.
Had a great weekend here- nice and quiet with great views and access to the AT. Chef Monica's breakfasts were delicious and the bed was super comfy! Would recommend for a quiet getaway away from the city!
This was our first time staying in a B&B and Monica made it a wonderful experience!
Very beautiful area. Quiet and peaceful. Monica is very nice and breakfast was delicious.
We happened upon this B&B almost by accident, we were trying to find a place to stay close to Mars Hill College. Monica welcomed us and immediately made us feel like extended family in for a visit! She had fresh baked cookies for us, showed us around the house, and inquired about breakfast. She is a wonderful chef and we will ALWAYS stay with them, if they have a room available! Roger and Melissa
My wife and I were looking for a getaway for Memorial Day weekend. It was just perfect perfect perfect. Monica and Tony have thrown their whole soul and spirit and lifelong expertise into making sure you feel comfortable, pampered, everything you need. The breakfasts were outstanding, there's direct access to Appalachian trail, the views are stunning, accommodations more than ample, the atmosphere warm and every single imaginable detail is taken care of in the most esthetic, professional yet friendly way. Even the tap water is from the local sweet spring--we filled our bottles with it. We're going back, we're telling all our friends.
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Wonderful lodging, food, hospitality and access to views. I highly recommend Bald Mountain House at Wolf Laurel Resort.
The Bald Mountain House was a beautiful setting for our recent wedding anniversary. Monica and her husband have crafted an elegant but relaxing retreat in the middle of the mountains in western NC. The rooms, food, and atmosphere were fantastic. We will definitely stay here again!
What a great B&B, and my husband and I fell in love with Monica and Tony! We loved the comfortable room, the peacefulness, and the breakfasts were AMAZING!!! Monica had a freshly baked carrot cake the evening we arrived, and it was the best I have ever tasted! And, she even grew her own carrots!!! We have booked again for next year!!!
This is the best place we have stayed and will stay along the Appalachian Trail... and maybe our whole lives! So clean and friendly! Loved it!
We had a terrific trip and stay! The home is perfect and well stocked for relaxation and play-perfect for your stay! The location is great for staying put-hiking on the AT-visiting town-and if your timing is right you can participate in migratory bird research! All in all you will not regret visiting the Bald!
Outstanding in every possible way from the wonderfully decorated rooms to the fantastic breakfast. Our hostess Monica and her husband Tony are beautiful caring people and their home is fabulous. If we were to stay in North Carolina again, this is the place we would choose. I cannot say enough about how pleased we were to stay the last week of August 2014.
My wife and I wanted a mountain getaway in June and landed at Bald Mountain House. It was just what we where looking for. The view is incredible. The rooms were clean and very comfortable. Monica was a superb host as well as chef. I would rate these breakfasts with the best that we have had at any B and B. It is located only a few miles from an easy hike to Bald Mountain. Overall, we had a great time and look forward to going again.
My husband and I have stayed at many Bed and Breakfast over the past 16 years. This is the most peaceful and relaxing place we have ever stayed!!! It was so quiet at night-kept the windows open-cool and not a sound. The accommodations were wonderful! Breakfast and hospitality from Monica & Tony were A-PLUS!!! We would love to go back someday soon. You can tell they take the time to keep their B&B up to date and clean. We promise you-you can't make a mistake staying here, unless you don't like peaceful places.
My husband and I took a long weekend just to get away and the Bald Mountain House was perfect for us. The house is in a quiet location, and for us was very peaceful and serene. We spent time sitting on the porch and just enjoyed the view. The room was clean and comfortable and had amazing views of the mountains. The breakfasts were outstanding. Our hosts were friendly and welcoming. For us, it was a great get-away.
This was a great B&B experience. Beautiful home, delicious food- a bonus of fresh apple pie on our arrival night! Inn owner is engaging and fun to chat with. A short drive to little towns, and the Appalachian Trail.
Monica and Tony are great hosts. She produces a great breakfast sensitive to dietary requirements. The rooms contain sitting areas as well as beds and each has a bath. Wolf Laurel is a lovely mountain community. Asheville is a half hour drive. All in all a truly enjoyable week for us.
Met by hostess Monica Martin, Sweet! Cheerful. Room beautiful, welcoming! More than the comforts of home! Food!OMG! Fab!!! Perfect! View Wow!
Beautiful view, wonder food, Monica makes you feel like you are part of the family. She is so interesting, you could talk to her for hrs. Beautifully decorated room.
We were met by the host and shown the very nice rooms and views from high atop the mountain! The room and bed were very comfortable, clean, and cozy. Breakfast the next morning was superb! The hosts, Monica & Tony, were friendly, inviting, and sincere in their desire to make our stay comfortable. Other guests staying there provided great, stimulating conversations! An overall wonderful experience!
Dennis & Gray Columbia, SC My wife and I were celebrating a weekend getaway for our Anniversary. This was a great mountain retreat. Our stay was most enjoyable. The food at the Mountain House was amazing. The only down side to the stay was that there wasn't any place on the mountain to eat dinner; therefore we had to go about 15 miles for this meal. Other than this, we enjoyed our stay very much and would probably return since we are now more familiar with the area.
My stay at BMH was a wonderful getaway. I had planned 2 evenings before leaving for home, but the quiet beauty lured me for a 3rd night.
Wonderful hosts. Left feeling relaxed and renewed. Was treated like family. Emaculate large rooms. Some of the best food ever. Like Thanksgiving, ate so much had to take a nap. If traveling within 100 miles, this is a must stay destination.
Beautiful home and amazing mountain location only minutes from the Appalachian trail and a short hike to the top of Bald Mountain. Convenient to Mars Hill, a college community and location of the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theater. The hosts are welcoming and friendly, and the home is beautifully decorated. Our suite had gorgeous views of the Mt. Mitchell area. The cool mountain air and sounds from the stream made for a magical weekend.
I traveled alone. Monica, the innkeeper, made me feel at home and so relaxed. The room was beautiful and he whole house inviting! Monica made an incredible breakfast that lasted me all day. I would love to go back and would highly recommend it!
Great hospitality, excellent food and breathtaking mountain views!
We recently stayed at Bald Mountain house with friends for 3 wonderful nights. Tucked away on a scenic mountainside, the inn was beautiful, well maintained and spotlessly clean. The proprietors, Monica and Tony Martin, werefriendly and gracious hosts. Monica is a gourmet chef, and her meals were delicious and wholesome. The autumn view was breathtaking from the front balcony. I enjoyed sitting outside and observing the local wildlife...a wide variety of birds, squirrels and chipmonks. The inn is located minutes away from the Appalacian Trail, as well as many other attractions, such as the Biltmore Estate, whitewatering on the French Broad River, and the interesting towns of Mars Hill and Asheville. We truley enjoyed our stay and plan to return.


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The race is over. Donald Trump is president-elect, defeating HIllary Clinton and putting a Republican back in the White House. The 2016 election campaign wasn't pretty, but it was entertaining.
Trump's announcement in June 2015 that he would run for president was met largely with ridicule, as many saw the reality TV star's bid to make the White House as a joke. Trump's lack of any experience in political office positioned him as an outsider from the start.
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Campaigning started off controversially, with Trump laying down his mission with the now-infamous statement that he would build a "great wall" on the US-Mexican border, claiming their neighbours were sending "criminals, drug dealers, rapists," into the US.
His attack on immigrants was ramped up in December 2015 in the wake of the San Bernardino shooting. Trump called for a temporary ban on Muslims entering the US, causing further division amongst Republicans and outrage from his future Democratic rival.
A bitter Republican race
The bizarreness of the Republican campaign continued when, in the first primary debate in August 2015, Trump declared he would not pledge his support to a Republican nominee other than himself and didn't rule out running as a third-party candidate.
Trump, already gaining traction in the polls despite not being backed within the party, later signed a pledge promising his allegiance to the Republican Party.
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Both parties' conventions took place in July, with Melania Trump grabbing the headlines with her allegedly-plagiarized speech from Michelle Obama.
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"Have you ever been to Arlington Cemetery? Go look at the graves of brave patriots who died defending the United States of America. You will see all faiths, genders, and ethnicities." his father Khizr Khan said.
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Trump caused outrage with his rebuttal when he said "If you look at his wife, she was standing there. She had nothing to say. She probably — maybe she wasn't allowed to have anything to say."
Ghazala Khan responded that she was too upset to speak about her deceased son.
Trump picked Indiana governor Mike Pence as his running mate, with Clinton choosing junior Senator from Virginia Tim Kaine.
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The Green Party's Jill Stein and Libertarian Gary Johnson, among other third-party candidates, would keep the nominees company on the ballot. Johnson's gained most notoriety for famously not knowing what Aleppo was.
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In fact, we use tablets for several reasons, mainly for watching movies and playing games. As a result, you cannot avoid watching HD videos with Nexus 7. Since it support limited video formats, you can smoothly play back any video format files only if you do a simple conversion before you are importing videos to the tablet.
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PEOPLE are increasingly looking for extra working hours amid a major rise in under-employment, a report has warned.
The TUC said 3.4 million people were under employed, an increase of almost 100,000 over the last two years, and more than a million higher than before the recession.
Unemployment has fallen by 400,000 since 2012, but the TUC said since the coalition came to power in 2010, under-employment has increased by 432,000 and shows little sign of slowing.
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Frances O'Grady, TUC general secretary, said: "With more jobs being created, you'd expect that under-employment would be on the wane, but sadly with part-time, temporary, low-paid jobs often the only work people can get, under employment remains stubbornly high and is still rising.
"With no let up in their financial woes in sight, people are understandably looking to take on more hours just to keep the wolf from the door.
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Tracy Stoddard named Strawberry Park principal
February 16, 2012
A familiar face in the Steamboat Springs School District will become Strawberry Park Elementary School's new principal next school year.
Tracy Stoddard, who currently serves as the assistant principal for Strawberry Park and Soda Creek elementary schools, accepted the job Tuesday.
"I'm so excited, I can't even tell you," said Stoddard, who has been an educator in the district since 1997. "This job seems like a natural fit for me because I'm so passionate about the community."
Stoddard started with the district as a first-grade teacher at Strawberry Park. She also has taught second- and third-graders and has been a gifted-and-talented program specialist working in the elementary schools and at Steamboat Springs Middle School.
"I found myself intrigued with the opportunity to help raise our academic achievement in this district," Stoddard said. "The more I got into leadership roles, the more I enjoyed them."
Stoddard taught in Adams and Boulder counties before she moved to Steamboat. An avid skier, runner and mountain climber, she said Thursday she is looking forward to starting her new leadership role in August.
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"I already know everyone in the district," she said. "This will be another great opportunity to work with them."
"We're excited to have Tracy become the new Strawberry Park principal," Superintendent Brad Meeks said. "Her skills, knowledge and poise really showed through, and she's going to be excellent not only for Strawberry Park but for the district."
Meeks said Stoddard was one of 29 applicants for the position.
Stoddard said she is working to obtain her administrator's license through a Colorado State University program; she expects to obtain it in May. She will replace Strawberry Park Elementary School Principal Celia Dunham, who is retiring from the district she has served for more than 30 years.
Dunham started with the Steamboat Springs School District in 1977 as a substitute teacher and was hired full-time at Soda Creek Elementary School the following year. In 1992, she started at Strawberry Park, where she has remained since. She twice was named the district's Teacher of the Year — in 1996 and 2004.
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Population Aging and Economic Growth
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Political correctness is again turning the United States' Christmas scene on its ear this year. Arguments continue to rage over what to call the "real live" national evergreen tree, now firmly planted in the nation's Capitol on the Ellipse.
What is it: a holiday tree or a Christmas tree?
Those who say "holiday tree" point out that it offends Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, atheists and the American Civil Liberties Union if we use "Christmas," claiming Christ must be taken out of the national "holiday" celebration.
Those holding out for "Christmas tree" cite the long traditions of the United States' supposedly "Christian" beginnings, and that the Christmas tree is in honor of Jesus and America's religious values.
All across the nation the battle waxes and wanes along political correctness lines. Municipalities vote to remove crèches from public properties; school districts ban Christmas plays, pageants, decorations and the performance of Christmas carols at concerts; the ACLU files a confusing battery of lawsuits against almost everyone involved. Even the nation's top retailer, Wal-Mart, labels it the "holiday season" in deference to the "diverse beliefs of all of its customers."
The battle is not all in the United States; Canadians are facing a similar problem provoking the mayor and city council of Toronto to issue a proclamation about their Christmas feelings, as opposed to those of city staff workers: "therefore be it resolved that Toronto City Council direct staff to refer to trees adorned with lights, decorations and stars as Christmas Trees from this point forward."
But what would Jesus Christ say about this raging controversy and the use of His name during this "holiday/Christmas" season? Is Christ really in Christmas? Does a garishly decorated evergreen tree in Washington, D.C. really honor Jesus? What does Jesus actually say about such traditions?
In a scathing denunciation of the Pharisees' alteration of the revealed Word of God, Jesus said: "Why do you also transgress the commandment of God because of your tradition? … Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy about you, saying: 'These people draw near to Me with their mouth, and honor Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me. And in vain they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men'" (Matthew 15:3–9).
God has revealed to man the manner in which He wants to be worshipped. This same Jesus Christ, the God of the Old Testament (read our article Who Was the God of the Old Testament?), carefully outlined proper worship and His Holy Days, none of which are recognized or kept by professing Christians today.
What He did give to ancient Israel was a pattern of worship that pictures His plan of salvation for mankind—a pattern of worship kept by true Christians today (send for our free booklet The Holy Days—God's Master Plan, or read it on line. Click on the "Booklets" tab).
Nowhere in the New Testament do you find any commands doing away with the Holy Days and the substitution of blatantly pagan practices. To the contrary, God's pattern of worship was faithfully followed by the early Church. These Holy Days are now enhanced by a deeper, more meaningful Christian understanding, revealed through the birth, death, resurrection and the soon return of Jesus Christ.
The scriptural record shows early Christians were keeping the Holy Days—the historical record reveals the true Church began suffering persecution because of its refusal to accept the encroaching paganism adopted by the larger apostate church (send for our free booklet: Satan's Counterfeit Christianity).
The Apostle John gives us warning about paganism adapted to human feelings toward the worship of God: "Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever" (1 John 2:16–17).
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How to put in an external voltage regulator?
Swapped ecu ... Now it starts but my battery dies... Someone said put in external regulator... How do u do that?
If you charge the battery, and start the Jeep, what is the voltage while running? After charging the battery, what is the resting voltage of said battery?
There are 4 terminals on the back of the alternator, two are in a plug. You have a heavy red wire that goes to the battery, and heavy black ground.
The two wires in the plug are what we are concerned with. Do you have a voltmeter and are you comfortable using it? Starting at the heavy red battery terminal going CCW the 2nd wire SHOULD be the ground, the third (1 of the plug wires) goes to the ignition switch, the 4th (the other plug wire) goes to the ECM, This is the charging sense wire. Measure the voltage between the Heavy red lead and this lead. (Red meter lead to heavy red battery lead and black lead to the 4th wire. You should see a positive voltage, If the voltage is 0, place the red meter lead on the 4th wire and the black meter lead to ground, you should read battery voltage (14 volts or so). If you see 14 volts, the ECM is probably bad. If you want to test it let me know and I'll give you a quick easy test.
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Thanks man.... I will have to borrow a volt meter tomorrow
What's the quick easy test for the ECM? I though the manual one would work in an auto... Could have been bad info
Don't know how to test the ECM. But.... on my '95 the two plug wires. The 3rd wire goes through the ignition switch to the battery, the 4th wire goes to the ECM. These two wires go to the the field in the alternator. The rate of charge is determined by the current flow through the field. As wire 3 goes to the ignition switch, it is fixed at the voltage of the battery minus any losses in the wires. If there is no current flow in the field AND the field wire is intact the voltage on the 4th wire will be equal to battery voltage. If this voltage is less than "X" a circuit will turn on and allow current to flow through the field. This will allow the alternator to produce current and charge the battery.
To test you must make a circuit. A brake lamp, (combo brake and tail is preferable) socket, clip-clip leads will be sufficient. Connect 1 clip-clip lead to the lamp socket. Now for the good stuff. Take the red meter lead and connect it to the the + battery, black to -. Now go 6" or from the plug and cut wire 4 leaving wire 3 intact. Strip 1/2" from the "alternator" side of the wire and connect either clip lead. Start the car, and check the battery voltage. Take the unconnected socket lead and attach it to a good ground. The lamp should light and the Voltmeter should increase indicating the alternator is charging.
If the lamp does NOT light...check for voltage on wire 3, then check for voltage on wire 4. If there is voltage on 3 and none on 4 the alternator is bad, (open field), if it starts to charge, by elimination, the ECM or associated wiring is bad.
Now, if you decide to go with an external alternator.......Hopefully you gave yourself 6" of wire above.
There are two flavors of regulators, Positive and Negative. One type the alternator field is grounded and you vary the source to determine the charge, the other the Positive is fixed and you vary the ground side. You need the latter. There are usually 3 wires plus a ground. Mount the thing on metal, both for heat dissipation and RF (radio noise) suppression. 1 lead will go to the battery sense wire, another will come from the ignition switch (or ignition activated voltage) If you don't do this, the current flow through the field will drain the battery. and the last goes...............to the 4th wire on the alternator.
If the light bulb works, make a good connection, it will work until you figure out what you are going to do. check the water level, if it is overcharging too much use the tail light instead of the brake light.
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I had one of these on my Jeep when I got it:
Presumably to by-pass a failed or faulty ECU. However the headlights would pulsate at night, and the charge to the battery was not what it should have been. I ended up getting a rebuilt ECU from a local retailer, and everything has worked fine since.
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I just had to do this to mine. I'm not so great at long descriptions of how to do it, but I made this little diagram. Hope it helps. Mine works great, a steady 14.4 volts.
Like the diagram shows, I left the black mounting block on the back of the Alternator, but bent the tabs and taped them. Oh make certain to mount the voltage regulator so that the case is grounded really well. I did mine on the firewall, grind the paint down.
I'm short for time, sorry to be brief - PM me any questions.
One addition: I got the voltage regulator by asking for a mid to late 80's Dodge external voltage regulator. You can even get the pigtail for it, PN: PT173.
That's some assume information guys... I really appreciate it.... I broke down and ordered an reman ecu today... 225 with a life time garuntee.... But I will keep this post invade I ever need it... One more question: I have come across lots of info on this the last few days... My original problem with first ecu was slow start that turned into no start with no CEL... But... I didn't see anything about what causes this somewhat common problem ... Any ideas how this happens in the first place so I can prevent it in the future? Thanks again guys... Awesome write ups and diagrams!!!!!!
I am blowing alternators and beteries left and right but only when I leave my lights on while it's NOT running. It's overcharging because the computer is shot. What is the best external regulator to get? I'm new to this fixin' my own vehicle stuff so be Gentle :)
As I'm in the middle of doing this I found that many of the other references I've seen regarding this has the pin at the apex of the triangle ( or more towards the center of the regulator ) is the one with the 12v switch and have it going to the 3rd pin on the alternator.. Is this diagram accurate to how you installed it?
I've seen messages saying it doesn't matter.. but in 5 or 6 drawings or photos I've seen it has it with the non 12v going to the 4th pin.
I did an external regulator on my ZJ with the same model of alternator and the 2 wires drawn into that diagram are reversed (on the alt) regarding which is keyed 12v and ground. Dunno if it matters.
I just did this to my 1995 wrangler problem was low voltage on volt meter my alternator, battery and grounds all checked out. I did not what to spent 250 for a rebuild ecu or 500 new at the dealers.So I got a voltage reg from advanced auto for a 1980 dodge ram 360 5.8L witch was a 100amp regulator.I figured since my alternator was a 90amp and the two maxi fuses were two 50a it all checked out $21 .It looks just like the one used by Ininkus and what i did was hook up the split wire that goes to the ing to the 40amp ing fuse in the fuse box next to the battery and mounted the reg just behind the battery on the firewall.And as for the original field connectors i just tapedthem up undid the grounds and flipped it 180*. Because of this post i am know back on the road and loveing the jeep again .Only thing know is the engine light is on not a bad thing it's been on since i bought the jeepI'm use to nothing a little length off black electrical tape can't fix .My hat is off to you all ,thank you very much ,all smiles for now VinVanGo
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High School student: MacBook Air or iPad 3?
Heeeey, I've used my iPad 1 for a while now for school (it's getting VERY slow) so i think it's time to change. I will need something that can be used as a work machine as i go to the library in the city after school before going home. I've found that my ipad has been a bit clumsy to write essays do powerpoints etc, however this may be because it's very old in apple terms hahaha. This doesn't need to be my primary machine as i have an imac at home, however i get most of my work done in the library (i cant concentrate on my work at home) i also like to get work done whenever i'm travelling for that matter. i do use the ipad as a personal device a lot and i can see myself using the 3g capabilities heaps! (no 4g in australia) I have enjoyed the long battery life of the ipad and the very portable feel about it. Our school also has a tablet program (they give you androids, i replaced those no-goes with my ipad) so i've used it for that as well (textbooks etc), i've seen people in my school using airs though. Advice appreciated :)
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Detectives investigating dissident republican activity have uncovered a haul of contraband cigarettes worth an estimated £300,000.
Around 66 bottles of contraband alcohol and £50,000 in cash were also seized during the planned raid in the south Armagh area on Saturday.
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wikiHow to Grow Tomatoes in Pots
Three Methods:PreparationPlanting and Initial CareDaily Care, Caging, and HarvestingCommunity Q&A
Crisp, juicy tomatoes are a favorite among many container gardeners. Tomatoes require large pots to grow in and usually need the support of a tomato cage or other staking system in order to reach their full potential. Additional precautions, such as bug netting and shade cloth, can help a tomato plant survive even in the cruelest of conditions. Anyone who is not put off by these extra steps can be rewarded with a plentiful yield.
1Obtain a healthy tomato plant. Most varieties can be grown in pots, but larger tomatoes will need larger containers. Tomato plants are also significantly easier to grow by transplant, rather than by seed.
2Use a large pot with drainage holes. Most tomato plants require a 15-gallon (60-liter), 18-inch (46-centimeter) pot in order to have adequate room to develop. Some small varieties may fit inside a 12-inch (30.5-centimeter) pot, but the roots will be restricted and your yield may not be very impressive.
3Be mindful about material. Sturdy clay pots may look nice, but a pot this large will get very heavy and you will not be able to move it without some strain. As a result, plastic pots with drainage holes and saucers may work best.
4Scrub your pot clean. This step is crucial if your pot once held another plant, since it may have left bacteria and microscopic insect eggs behind. At minimum, you should wash the pot out with hot water and soap. You can also use a little bleach for a more thorough cleansing.
5Prepare your potting mix. Never use garden soil, which may contain harmful pests and bacteria that can damage tomatoes, which are susceptible to disease. An all-purpose potting soil provides an excellent base, but you can also mix it with equal parts perlite, sphagnum peat moss, and compost to improve drainage and provide additional nutrition. Make sure that any compost you use has been heated to high enough temperatures to kill off potentially harmful organisms.
6Mix fertilizers into the soil. You can use a commercial fertilizer safe for vegetables, or you can mix in organic fertilizing components, including soy meal, blood meal, bone meal, kelp meal, and greensand.
- Organic fertilizing components can purchased online, and a few common types, like blood meal and bone meal, can usually be found in big chain garden and home improvement stores, as well as specialized nurseries. Feed stores that sell food for livestock may also carry a few organic components, like kelp meal.
Planting and Initial Care
1Place a fiberglass screen at the bottom of your pot. The screen should be cut to fit the size and shape of the bottom. Having it in your pot will prevent your soil from draining with the water, keeping things much cleaner.
2Pour pebbles or river rocks into your saucer. The rocks create air gaps in between the underside of your pot and the surface it sits on, which allows water to drain more thoroughly.
3Fill your pot 1/3 full with potting mix. For a 15-gallon (60 liter) pot, you should cover the bottom 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 centimeters) with soil.
4Place the tomato plant in the container. Push the stem of the plant into the existing soil, just enough to give it a base of support.
5Continue adding soil around the plant. Pack the soil around the stem of the tomato plant as you go, making sure that it remains securely fixed in the pot and does not wiggle around. By the time you finish, about half of the stem should be beneath the soil.
6Give the tomato plant a thorough watering. Soak it with water once, and then wait another 10 minutes before soaking it again. The soil should be completely saturated, soaking the root, as well.
- After soaking it so thoroughly, your tomato plant may not need additional watering for an entire week. Constantly saturating your tomatoes will destroy them.
7Set the pot out in a sunny location. Your tomatoes need at least six hours of sun per day in order to grow and eventually produce fruit.
8Fill the rest of the pot with soil as your plant continues to grow. Trim the leaves from the stem before adding more of the planting medium, packing it around the stem as before. By filling the pot in with soil as the tomato plant grows, you help the plant build its root mass.
- Continue to fill the pot with soil until it reaches the near top, with only 3/4 to 1 inch (2 to 2.5 centimeters) of empty space in between the surface of the soil and the rim of the container.
Daily Care, Caging, and Harvesting
1Insert a tomato cage once the pot is filled with soil. Carefully push the legs of the cage into the soil, centered over the tomato plant. Stop once the cage is firmly fixed in place. If you feel any resistance, pause, and readjust the position of the cage before continuing. Pushing down too recklessly can damage the roots.
2Wrap nylon netting around the tomato cage. This serves as a defense against insects like tomato worms and stink bugs. Wrap the netting around the entire cage, holding it on the cage with clothespins or other sturdy clips.
3Water your tomatoes as often as necessary in order to keep the soil moist. Do not allow the soil to get soggy, however, since this much water can drown your roots and cause them to rot. During dry, hot weather, you may need to water once a day.
4Continue giving your tomatoes plenty of sunlight. They need a minimum of six hours per day, especially during late spring and early summer when temperatures are still moderate.
5Provide your plants with shade once mid-summer heat comes along. Excessive sun and heat can cause the container to heat up, drying out the soil in the process. Pin a shade cloth to the lower part of the cage using clothespins. The shade cloth should extend a foot above the top of the pot.
6Mulch your soil. Mulching is another technique used to keep your plants from drying out too fast. Spread a little mulch over the top of the soil and around the stem of the plant.
7Fertilize your tomatoes once a week, starting in the sixth week. Apply a water soluble fertilizer after you water your plants in the morning. Follow label directions concerning application.
8Keep an eye out for garden pests. Even when you use netting, there is a chance that some pests, like aphids and flies, will get through. If an infestation occurs, use neem oil or a safe-for-humans pesticide to ward off the bugs.
9Harvest your tomatoes one by one, once they develop their red color. The fruits should almost be completely red, with only trace amounts of green remaining. Ripe tomatoes can be plucked or snipped off their branches.
Community Q&A
What causes the brown spotting on the bottom of my tomatoes?wikiHow ContributorIf you see a dark, rotting spot on the bottom of your tomatoes, it could be blossom-end rot. This problem, caused by a calcium deficiency, can be solved a few ways.
What causes yellowing of lower leaves on my potted tomato plants?wikiHow ContributorIt can mean you are overwatering. Touch the soil before watering to make sure it is not very moist.
Can I put more than one tomato plant in the same pot?wikiHow ContributorIt depends how big the pot is, but with most pots, no. If the pot is oval and thirty gallons or more you could probably do it but you won't get the most successful yield.
If there are too many tomatoes on the plant, will it stunt the growth of the fruit?Doctor PiggyIf there are too many tomatoes in one area of the plant, it may mean that those tomatoes will face a lack of the nutrients that they need to grow. I suggest cutting some of the tomatoes off to ensure full growth for the rest of the fruit.
What if my blossoms are not producing fruit?Doctor PiggyIf a blossom is not producing fruit, do not cut it off unless the flower is brown. If the blossom is brown and hasn't produced fruit for more than two months, cut it off.
What are suckers, and do I pick off early flowers?Doctor PiggySuckers are branches, tomatoes or leaves that take nutrients from the tomato plant but do not provide any necessities for the plant (rotting or diseased tomatoes, branches or leaves). You should not pick early flowers off unless the flower is brown or has not produced any fruit for more than two months.
- Most tomato varieties can survive in pots. Many beginning gardeners find cherry tomatoes easy to manage in terms of size and care, but you do not necessarily have to start with those. Select your favorite variety and go from there. Alternatively, you can also plant several different varieties in separate pots to produce a diverse crop range.
- It is best to grow them in warm seasons like summer and spring.
- Always wash your tomatoes after you harvest them. Washing removes any chemical residues, as well as dirt and bacteria that may have gathered on the tomato's surface.
- Always be mindful of any chemicals you spray on your tomato plants. Many chemical fertilizers and pesticides are not safe for consumption, and should be avoided for use on vegetable and fruit plants. Before selecting a product, read the label carefully to determine whether or not it could prevent a threat.
Things You'll Need
- Tomato plant
- 18-inch (46-centimeter) pot
- Potting soil
- Fertilizer
- Fiberglass screen
- Pebbles
- Watering can
- Tomato cage
- Nylon netting
- Shade cloth
- Mulch
- Pesticide
- Shears
- Water
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An Oceanside woman who pleaded guilty to felony charges in the 2006 death of her 4-year-old foster child, was sentenced Thursday to a 16-year prison term.
In December, Dania Yesenia Haros, 26, pleaded guilty in Vista Superior Court to voluntary manslaughter, three counts of felony child abuse and one count of assault with force likely to cause great bodily injury.
The victim, Angelina Irene Espalin, died Nov. 19, 2006, after suffering blunt-force injuries, according to the Medical Examiner's Office.
Oceanside police said Haros and her husband took the unconscious child to Tri-City Medical Center about 8:30 a.m. and hospital staffers reported her injuries to police. Angelina was airlifted to Rady Children's Hospital, where she died.
Haros was charged in December 2007, after a yearlong investigation.
Deputy District Attorney Kelly Mok said Haros admitted after her arrest that she pushed the child several times, causing the girl to hit her head against furniture.
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Angelina and her then-2-year-old sister lived with Haros and her husband on Maxon Street about five months.


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There was tons of talk about Twilight star Kristen Stewart as she hit the red carpet in Toronto following a self-imposed media exile. The actress was spotted at a screening of her new indie film On The Road. The actress looked stunning and we loved her sweeping hair style!
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Nice dress too!
She looks flawless…for once!
Amazing dress!
Ugh. No way. This is so unflattering! She has WAY more potential. The natural look with that red lip doesn't do her justice at all, and the hairstyle looks like she threw it up and didn't even try to make it artistically messy. Yuck yuck yuck.
Two words…Drag Race
I agree with what Gretta said above, she looks terribly ugly like this ! I didn't even recognize her when I saw the picture at first !
I first tried Lazslo 30 yrs ago. Very awesome. Too expensive for me so really hope I win 🙂
Good luck, All.
NOT impressed. She looks awful, not that she's ever very good looking in the first place. And her ears are so ugly!
Love the dress and makeup!
She looks bad here as usual. Nothing stunning about it other than I'm stunned that she continues to not use a stylist! She looks very ladyboyish here too. Before her scandal with her married director, I always wondered how she continued to get acting gigs with her bad awful acting; now we know! Guess if you don't have the chops like a Streep or Winslett, you have to do what you have to do to get the parts.
that is a very bad look for her, this look take me back to blossom days. lol wow.
" I always wondered how she continued to get acting gigs with her bad awful acting; now we know!"
REALLY? sheesh! I thought she did a great acting job on "The Panic Room"
She's very young and needs to develop her style. I agree this look isn't appealing for her though.


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Chefs Evan George and Alex Brown--better known by their blog moniker, Hot Knives--are well aware of the blandness that often comes to mind upon hearing the term "vegetarian cookbook."
That's why their newest effort, Lust for Leaf: Vegetarian Noshes, Bashes, and Everyday Great Eats ($15), forgoes all macrobiotic subtlety. Instead, it dives headfirst into the world of "veggie party food," as told through the irreverent viewpoint of two Eastside bohemians famous for their hedonistic, meat-free backyard BBQs.
The self-described "bearded, mezcal-swilling Marthas" successfully demonstrate that vegetarian food can be indulgent and unrestrained enough to satiate even the most carnal of partygoers. The duo draw from Los Angeles' deep well of cultural influences, ranging from soulful blackened okra gratin to malted muhammara dip and mayo-slathered grilled corn.
Recipes such as fried oyster mushroom po'boys, cool ranch biscuits, "nasty dates" filled will blue cheese and curry paste (see the recipe), and roughage-packed "weed dip" are designed to be shared at boisterous summer shindigs. And in consideration of the busy (and possibly intoxicated) host, the dishes are streamlined for straightforward preparation.
Naturally, each of the 128 recipes comes with a suggested beer and soundtrack pairing.
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- Lotus naming row
The Lotus eatersMartin Williamson May 27, 2011
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F1 Commission agrees to team name changes
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Group Lotus appeal rejected
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Team Lotus name to remain in F1
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It's been a rough few weeks for the British justice system, what with judges appearing out of touch with the modern world in attempts to get a a working grasp on the world of Twitter and Facebook, and high-charging solicitors giving high-profile clients expensive but futile advice in the same area.
Today's ruling in the long-running and frankly tedious battle over the Lotus brand was another which did them no favours. After months of wrangling, during which only the two sides' solicitors profited, the High Court finally decided to do nothing. Both teams can carry on calling themselves Lotus. Or variants thereof.
Team Lotus and Group Lotus claimed victory but, as my colleague Chris Medland observed, it was like watching two blood-stained, semi-conscious boxers insisting they had won a drawn bout. Common sense would suggest both parties lick their wounds, sit down round a table, and come to an agreement. But we all know that's the one thing they won't do.
Group Lotus signalled its intention to appeal. The public - the small minority that still care - shook their heads in bewilderment while the company's solicitors paused to work out how to spend the fees that will pour their way as a result.
In the other corner, Tony Fernandes, Asia's own Richard Branson in terms of both airline and self-publicity, managed to sound for all the world as if he had won a sensational victory. Only one where he had been forced to pay damages.
A settlement may still happen if Group Lotus dig deep enough. Fernandes' passion for the name has a price.
The reality is that whoever finally emerges victorious, neither really has anything other than a tenuous link with the Lotus which was such a force in Formula One for almost two decades in the 1960s and 1970s. That entity died with Colin Chapman in 1982. All that is being fought over now is a memory.


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Dannii Minogue has admitted she was "hurt" when Simon Cowell made claims of a secret relationship with her in his biography.
The Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model presenter and X Factor Australia judge told The Sun that she still had nothing to say about the alleged affair.
She said: "What the hell is there to say? Fact - or fiction? That's all I'm saying. I don't understand any of it. It's his thing, his issue.
"He's been amazing and he's taught me so much. I have so much to be thankful to him for. But sometimes your friends can hurt you."
Minogue insisted that she felt no malice toward the X Factor creator: "I don't think he's bad. I just think he's batty as anything."
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Army Pfc. Elias Ashley, son of Earl Ashley, Wichita, and Keli Kincaid, De Soto, has been mobilized and activated for deployment overseas to a forward operating base in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Album Rating: 3.5Eh, it conveys the tone and it's pretty solid, good music, but it can drag and has little replay value, so I feel like that balances out to a 3.5 on this one.
I tried to weigh it out with the detractions at the end, at least, hah.
Album Rating: 3.5I hate the vocals. Music insist upon itself, meh. imo
Digging: Tetragrammacide - Primal Incinerators of Moral Matrix
Album Rating: 3.0The vocals are terrible, i was looking forward to this being good
Album Rating: 3.2I think it's quite solid for a prog metal album, but it has absolutely no replay value for me. I don't actually mind listening to it as background music and such.
Digging: Rina Sawayama - RINA
"The vocals are terrible, i was looking forward to this being good"
Then listen to the instrumental version of the album.
You get both versions when you buy the album.
Album Rating: 4.5I agree with this not having much replay value, but the last two parts of Bathyalpelagic are fucking great. Tons of replay value there.
Still need to listen to Precambrian
Album Rating: 4.5the first time listening to precamb is like "damn"
I hate the vocals, but I liked everything else that I heard
Album Rating: 3.5The vocals on Precambrian and Fluxion are awesome. I'm surprised you hate them because they're generally really liked especially since it's an assortment of different vocalists.
The two (three?) songs I heard only had one vocalist iirc
I didn't particularly like them, the harsh vox, they didn't seem very blood pumping just kinda forced
and annoying
Album Rating: 3.5Do you remember if it was the first disc or the second? The second disc on Precambrian is where they really shine through.
They were the first two songs on the album
Album Rating: 3.5Yeah, I wouldn't really worry too much then. I'm not a huge fan of the vocals on the first disc but I love them on the second part of the album. However, on the second part you also don't hear them that often.
So it's more instrumental?
Good, I love the instrumentation that I heard
Really long album tho, so I doubt i'm gonna be able to digest it well for a while
Album Rating: 3.5Part 2 is a lot of instrumental work. I think two songs on their are also purely instrumental with no vocals at all if I'm not mistaken.
Album Rating: 4.5these last 2 songs are very doom m/
especially that last one.
Bet this blows.
Album Rating: 4.5blows bubbles? yep.
What a feminine trait.
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Gold has been one of the hottest trends of 2012, and is projected to be just as big in 2013. Stars like Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson, Meryl Streep and Francesca Eastwood were just a few of the big name celebs who were spotted on the red carpet looking glam in their stunning gold accessories. The World Gold Council's Sally Morrison joined me yesterday to share just a few of the hottest looks in gold jewelry just in time for the holidays and beyond!
Candace Rose: With the holidays approaching, what makes gold such a perfect gift?
Sally Morrison: "I think people have been in love with gold ever since they discovered it. It's the stuff of dreams, right? It's treasure, it's romance, it's the 'Three Wise Men', the 'gold rings my true love sent to me', and I think particularly at this time of the year where people want to give something meaningful just to someone they love, it's the ultimate way to express commitment. It's the symbol of the wedding band but it's a beautiful piece of jewelry."
Candace Rose: What are some of the key trends we should look for?
Sally Morrison: "Well, one of the trends we're seeing on the red carpet this year which is really very hot is the big cuff bracelet, all the way through award shows, right up until last week Francesca Eastwood, who is Clint's daughter, was named Miss Golden Globe, in a big statement gold cuff to a formal party.
I brought some to show you today (please see video for details).
Candace Rose: What should shoppers look for when buying gold?
Sally Morrison: "Well, I think they should go to a reputable jeweler that they trust, they should ask questions, they should do research before they go into the store and establishing what kind of piece they want. They should also do a little research on the person they are buying for- what does she like? Is she a very simple laid back girl that might like a beautiful simple chain?
For example this gold chain from Slane:
Or is she more bohemian and more imaginative in the way she dresses? Would she like something more intricate like a beautiful pendant from Me&Ro? They have very elaborate paisley engraving on it. I think it's about knowing about the woman herself and what would she like and then having all that research done before you go shopping."
Candace Rose: Do you have any additional tips or information you'd like to share with us?
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None of 140 female traffic wardens serve on the roads any longer.
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Losses estimated at over Rs2 billion.
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Leigh Van Valen, Evolution Revolutionary, Dies at 76
By DOUGLAS MARTIN
Published: October 31, 2010
His beard, it was said, was longer than God's but not as long as Charles Darwin's. Thousands of books teetered perilously in his office, and a motion-sensitive door startled visitors with cricket chirps. He took notes on his own thoughts while conversing with others.
The evolutionary biologist Leigh Van Valen's eccentricities were legend far beyond the University of Chicago, where brilliant and idiosyncratic professors rule. He named 20 fossil mammals he had discovered after characters in J. R. R. Tolkien's fiction, and his most famous hypothesis -- among the most cited in the literature of evolution -- was named for the Red Queen in Lewis Carroll's ''Through the Looking Glass.''
That hypothesis helped explain why organisms, competing for survival, developed two sexes. It did not explain why Professor Van Valen gave better grades to students who disagreed with him -- provoking an instant evolutionary adaptation in the tone of student essays -- much less why he wrote songs about the sex lives of dinosaurs and paramecia.
Dr. Van Valen, who died in Chicago on Oct. 16 at the age of 76, changed the conversation about how life works in 1973 when he put forward ''a new evolutionary law.'' Others call it Van Valen's law.
Based on the study of fossils, it states that the length of a species' existence says nothing about its chances of dying off. For Dr. Van Valen, evolution was an ''arms race.'' The best a species can do to survive, he said, is to respond to an adversary's adaptations, quickly and ceaselessly. A modern lion, for example, might easily outwit an ancient antelope, but it might be no better at outwitting modern antelopes than ancient lions were at outwitting ancient antelopes, and vice versa. (The antelopes might run faster.)
Dr. Van Valen's metaphor to describe this idea came from the Red Queen in Carroll's ''Looking Glass.'' In the book, Alice complains that she is exhausted from running, only to find she is still under the tree where she started.
The Red Queen answers: ''Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do to keep in the same place. If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least twice as fast as that.''
Another renowned, white-bearded evolutionary biologist, Michael L. Rosenzweig, came up with pretty much the same idea the same year. He called the evolutionary running-in-place the ''Rat Race.'' In 1985, the journal Science said Dr. Van Valen's more charming metaphor had prevailed among biologists.
Allan Larson, a biologist at Washington University in St. Louis, called ''A New Evolutionary Law,'' Dr. Van Valen's paper on the subject, ''one of the most influential and controversial works published in evolutionary biology.''
The range of Dr. Van Valen's work was staggering, said David Jablonski, a professor of geophysical sciences at the University of Chicago. Among his discoveries was that primates had co-existed with dinosaurs, which he later helped prove had survived a million years longer than thought.
Dr. Van Valen never wrote a book but churned out more than 300 papers, many of which provoked new directions of inquiry. After each, he tended to move on, often never publishing in the same field again.
''People have devoted their entire lives to working out the ramifications of some of his papers,'' said Benedikt Hallgrimsson, a professor of cell biology and anatomy at the University of Calgary in Alberta.
Dr. Van Valen found that human intelligence correlated with brain size. His research on the human body's asymmetry sparked papers on topics from social dominance to aging. He was one of the first to propose the idea of ''fuzzy sets,'' a mathematical means of addressing classes of phenomena that are different but closely related.
He explored the origin of whales, rabbits and bats, and refined the understanding of energy as evolution's driving force.
''You couldn't catch him on many things because he knew so damn much,'' said William B. Provine, a historian of science at Cornell. ''He could be a fly in the ointment in the sense that his ideas often upset people, and it took time for them to be accepted.''
While it might seem more efficient for an organism to reproduce without the need for a second sex, his Red Queen hypothesis maintained that sexual reproduction beats the asexual kind because the former multiplies the possible genetic combinations, bolstering a species' ability to respond to an enemy's adaptations.
Various experiments have upheld this hypothesis of adaptation, including one at the University of Liverpool this year. In hundreds of generations, it showed that bacteria adapt to fast-evolving viruses. When the ability to adapt to the virus was removed from bacteria, the evolution of bacteria slowed drastically.
Leigh Van Valen was born on Aug. 12, 1935, in Albany and was chosen ''most academic'' in the first grade. He earned a zoology degree at age 20 from Miami University of Ohio. As a graduate student at Columbia, he studied under George Gaylord Simpson and Theodosius Dobzhansky, both giants in honing the synthetic theory of evolution, which melded Darwin's ideas about evolution with Mendel's on genetics.
After earning his Ph.D. from Columbia, Dr. Van Valen did postdoctoral work at Columbia, University College London and the American Museum of Natural History. He joined the University of Chicago in 1967.
Dr. Van Valen died of complications of pneumonia, said his wife, Virginia Maiorana. He and his first wife, Phebe May Hoff, divorced in 1984, and he was separated from Ms. Maiorana. In addition to her, he is survived by his companion, Towako Katsuno, and a daughter, Katrina Van Valen. Another daughter, Diane, died in 1995.
After his Red Queen paper was initially, and repeatedly, rejected, Dr. Van Valen started his own journal, Evolutionary Theory, to publish it. As its longtime editor, he treated all submissions seriously. ''It can be hard to tell a crank from an unfamiliar gear,'' he wrote.
He also started the more lighthearted Journal of Insignificant Research. It ridiculed academic pomposity, exuberantly quoting learned articles that stated the obvious in a hopelessly tangled manner.
His whimsical approach further showed in his suggestion that a line of cancer cells used in countless experiments around the world had evolved into an independent species. But the human from whom the single-cell cancer cells were taken had, of course, evolved from a single cell 3.5 billion years ago.
So could the same group evolve twice? It is a tenet of evolutionary theory that evolution does not repeat itself. Dr. Van Valen, proposed the name Helacyton gartler for the seemingly new species.
But nothing could stop him from breaking out in song at scholarly meetings with one of his musical inspirations, like ''Sex Among the Dinosaurs.'' One line: ''Stomp your feet, crack your tail, 6.6 on the Richter scale!''
PHOTO: Leigh Van Valen (PHOTOGRAPH BY UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER)


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Today I have a quick post in the Land of Plenty series – Red Braised Beef. I've been looking for an excuse to cook some short ribs since a recent visit to the Buford Highway Farmer's Market and this recipe was the perfect chance.
This recipe is simple, braising short ribs couldn't be easier.
First we blanche the short ribs. You may recall this step is consistent with the Szechuan cultural dislike of blood and juices in meat.
The resulting grey beef isn't appealing to me, but the short ribs are close to getting a two hour bath that will impart flavor.
The base of the braise is some oil and Sichuan red bean paste. This will add a bit of heat and I love the deep red color.
In goes some stock, scallions, star anise, Sichuan pepper corns, and a few large chunks of ginger.
Near the end of cooking I added some carrots and red radish. Daikon radish is called for but I didn't have that in stock. The red radish worked just fine, it wasn't too harsh.
I was in a rush so my plating is poor here, but I just served the beef over rice, garnished with cilantro.
Pretty much a Sichuan beef stew, this dish was tasty, but the flavors weren't as intense as I would have liked, and there was very little heat. But with the level of ease and the convenience that comes with braising, this isn't a bad option for a lazy afternoon of cooking.