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Recipe Source (Rub): Jamison, Cheryl and Bill, Smoke & Spice p. 105
For some reason, getting BBQ-sized beef briskets in the Boston area is a problem. The local grocers and box stores only sell small 3-4 pound flats, if they have any at all. Whole Foods will order you one, but charges a pretty hefty price per pound for it. Our local butcher shop won't stock them, as they don't sell enough to make it worthwhile. However, slow smoked brisket is one of my favorite barbeque dishes, and I was determined to make at least one this summer. One day, I had some free time and decided to venture afield and see if I could find someplace that stocked usable briskets. My search led me to a butcher shop called Roxie's in Quincy, MA. They didn't have any brisket in their meat cases, and I was about to leave when I decided to ask one of the employees if they could order me one. He went in the back, and emerged with a 13 lb. gorgeous brisket, which was also a reasonable price! I grabbed it and decided to cook it for our 4th of July celebration.
For this brisket, I decided to prepare it simply. I wanted to try a different flavor than I had done in the past, and after perusing several of my BBQ books, decided on the Jamison's 'Wild Willy's Number One-derful Rub' from their book Smoke and Spice. I was originally going to marinate it, but the brisket was too big to fit in a Ziploc bag and our fridge was too full to put it in a pan overnight, so I decided to skip the marinade this time. I also decided not to baste, as my Big Green Egg smoker tends to keep food moist without basting, and I didn't want to have to stay up all night basting during the 18 hour cook. We had some frozen Dinosaur BBQ Mutha Sauce from a previous cook, but some of our guests are spice-averse and I wanted to make a milder sauce as an option as well, so I also went with the Jamison's Smoked Onion Sauce from the same book.
Smoking brisket is a time consuming affair. To reach the appropriate level of tenderness, the meat must be slow cooked at a low temperature to break down the connective tissue in the meat. The general guideline that I've found to work is about 90 minutes per pound of meat. For my 13 pound brisket (12-ish when trimmed), this translated to an 18 hour cook. However, this timeline is approximate. To get this right, you want to go by the internal temperature of the meat, which should be between 190 and 200 degrees when done. Each piece of meat will cook differently, so you want to leave yourself some leeway in case yours decides to cook more slowly. As a result, I aim to be done approximately 2 hours before I plan to serve, and I adjust my smoker's temperature in the last few hours of the cook to speed up or slow down the process as needed. Once the brisket is done, I wrap in foil and a few towels, and put in a cooler until I'm ready to carve. This keeps the meat hot, and the extended rest ensures that it will remain moist when carved. I use a Maverick ET-73 remote thermometer to monitor both my meat and smoker temperatures while cooking. This reduces the need to open the smoker, keeping the moisture in, and also eliminates the worry that the fire will get too hot or go out in the middle of the night.
This was the best brisket I've prepared yet. The meat came out tender, moist, and with a great smoke flavor. It really didn't need the sauce, though it tasted great with the sauce too. One note: The recipe for the rub makes more than you'll need for even a large brisket. You could either halve the recipe, or just make the full amount and keep it for later as I did.
Smoked Beef Brisket (Serves 2-3 per 1b. Approx. Cost Per Serving Not Available)
Equipment Required
_ Big Green Egg or other smoker
_ Wood chips or chunks for smoking
_ Meat thermometer
_ Cooler
One large beef brisket – 8+ pounds – either a large flat or a full packer cut
3/4 cup paprika
1/4 cup ground black pepper
1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- At least 2 days before serving, determine your approximate cooking time. Although you will be cooking to internal temperature of the meat, not time, you can approximate 1.5 hours per pound of brisket. For my 12 pound trimmed brisket, this meant starting my smoker 18 hours before my planned completion time.
- At least 2 hours and up to 24 hours before cooking, trim the fat from the brisket, leaving about 1/4 inch of fat around the outside of the meat. While this sounds like a lot, it will largely melt away during cooking, and will help to keep the meat moist.
- Find the grain of the meat, and make a small guide cut perpendicular to the grain. This will help you find the grain in the cooked meat.
- Mix together the ingredients for the rub, and apply to all exposed surfaces of the meat and refrigerate until ready to cook. As my brisket was too big to fit in a Ziploc bag, I wrapped it in plastic wrap, then wrapped that in tin foil.
- Prepare your smoker for a long cook. Light your fire, and stabilize the temperature between 235 and 250 degrees Fahrenheit. In my large Big Green Egg, I cleaned out my firebox thoroughly and followed Elder Ward's directions for building a successful fire for a long cook. I used hickory wood chunks for smoke, and used my plate setter with the legs facing up and a drip pan inside to set up for indirect cooking. I filled the drip pan about halfway up with water to prevent the fat from burning and causing an unpleasant type of smoke, and to help provide moisture during the cook.
- Before putting the meat in the smoker, apply a second coating of the rub to the meat. This will help create a nice bark on the outside of the finished product.
- Put the brisket in your smoker, with the fatty side up. If you have a remote thermometer, I strongly suggest using it. My Maverick ET-73 works great for these types of cooks. If your smoker doesn't require basting, leave the lid closed until it is done (at 190-200 degrees Fahrenheit internal temperature).
- Remove the brisket from the smoker when the internal temperature is between 190 and 200 degrees Fahrenheit, and allow to rest for at least 30 minutes. If your brisket gets done early, you can keep it warm by wrapping in a couple of layers of tin foil. If it gets done really early, wrap the foiled brisket in a bath towel, and put it in a cooler. It will stay warm for 3-4 hours or more this way.
- When you are ready to serve, slice the brisket thin across the grain, using the guide cut you made earlier as an indicator. Serve on a plate with your favorite BQ sauce, or use for brisket sandwiches.


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Blecka said he tried to explain to Fratzner that "exacerbate" wasn't a bad word. "I even showed him the dictionary where it defines exacerbate as 'making a problem worse,' but he didn't care. I told him it wasn't fair that I was penalized, but he thought that was a dirty word, too."

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Cohen: Forecasting Player Rankings for 2013-14 Season
August 24, 2013
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#1 LeBron James
Josh Cohen's Analysis: We once criticized LeBron incessantly for not being clutch, for choosing not to remain loyal to his hometown supporters and for deciding to unite with fellow All-Stars rather than be the undisputed leader of a franchise.
Winning sure erases denigration, doesn't it?
Barring an unforeseen setback, James, who has delivered back-to-back sensational playoff performances resulting in a pair of championship titles, is at the center of his prime. His only concern is the health of his comrades, particularly Dwyane Wade who continues to be troubled with knee problems.
#2 Kevin Durant
Cohen's Analysis: It was just a little over a year ago when many thought Durant was neck-and-neck with LeBron James for who the best player in the NBA was. But after LeBron and his Heat thrashed KD and his Thunder in the 2012 NBA Finals that inspection ended.
Nobody is tarnishing Durant's extraordinary offensive abilities and everyone still adores his outstanding character and attitude, but his 2013 playoff effort without his main sidekick, Russell Westbrook, was just satisfactory, not dazzling as it needs to be if OKC wants to win a title.
This upcoming season may prove to be KD's most important, especially with his impending free agency gradually approaching (2016).
#3 James Harden
Cohen's Analysis: He got his wish and landed a complementary superstar, Dwight Howard, to partner with. As long as egos don't collide like it did in L.A. with Dwight and Kobe, Harden may be LeBron's biggest challenger for MVP this season.
We know about the financial ramifications, but boy oh boy, OKC may have made a crucial mistake trading Harden prior to last season. And even if a deal was necessary, Harden's value is significantly higher than a return of a recently departed Kevin Martin and a pair of inexperienced youngsters like Jeremy Lamb and Steven Adams.
#4 Stephen Curry
Cohen's Analysis: Curry's performance in the 2013 playoff was nothing short of spectacular. He has rapidly emerged as the league's best shooter and has also adapted to being an elite floor general.
The hope for him now is that Andre Iguodala, who Golden State signed this offseason, can handle some of the playmaking duties and allow Curry to advance his offensive arsenal even further.
#5 Rajon Rondo
Cohen's Analysis: How could any player recovering from a torn ACL be ranked this high? And if anyone returning from a serious injury deserves a top five ranking it must be Derrick Rose, right?
First off, in contrast to Rose, who suffered his injury well over a year ago, Rondo has only been absent since late January. Both of them are expected to ready for their season openers. It's also important to mention that Rondo's injury was less severe than Rose's.
Furthermore, the last time we watched Rondo in the playoffs he arguably was the second best player in the NBA. If LeBron doesn't dominate in Game 6 of the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals, Rondo's status is bolstered even more and Boston probably still has KG & Pierce on its roster.
#6 Paul George
Cohen's Analysis: As much as he improved this past season and as gifted as he is, I still don't think George is the type of player that can lead a team to a title. He is an "A-" talent with a sudden "A+" reputation.
Nonetheless, George's athleticism and adaptability are strikingly impressive. Will he be able to coexist with Danny Granger, who is set to return after missing almost all of last season? And can he be relied upon to take over a game in the late stages of close playoff games?
#7 Brook Lopez
Cohen's Analysis: Why does everyone want to scorn Lopez for the little he does defectively and not praise him for the ample things he does successfully?
Sure, Lopez isn't a very good rebounder, but he is the best scoring big man, has tremendously improved as a defender and intimidator and now with KG in Brooklyn to alleviate some of the pressure, I expect the often-criticized center to progress even further.
#8 Kyrie Irving
Cohen's Analysis When Irving plays, he is sensational. The problem is, he doesn't play enough because of reoccurring injury issues.
Irving has had foot problems, a broken hand and fractured bone in his face and other nagging grievances in his two NBA seasons. However, whenever he is playing, he usually is the most spectacular talent on the court.
With help around him, including first overall draft pick Anthony Bennett, blossoming youngsters like Tristan Thompson and Dion Waiters and, if healthy, a legitimate center in Andrew Bynum, there may be even more motivation for Irving to have an MVP caliber season.
#9 Russell Westbrook
Cohen's Analysis: For the few who judged Westbrook as overrated and a nuisance to Kevin Durant, those attitudes have quickly been erased.
The absence of Russ in the playoffs last season denied OKC from reaching its goals. Sure, he has some limitations and deficiencies such as taking ill-advised shots at times. But Westbrook is arguably the most electrifying guard in the NBA and continues to improve in practically every category.
#10 Carmelo Anthony
Cohen's Analysis: This is a low mark for Carmelo, who some thought deserved the MVP award last season. There is no denying that Anthony is an outstanding scorer, but it continues to be conspicuous that he only thrives as a one-man band.
It was apparent after his arrival in New York more than two years ago that he and Amar'e Stoudemire couldn't coexist. It was also evident that the Linsanity fever in 2012 disrupted Melo's performance.
With Amar'e injured and Jeremy Lin in Houston, it was not surprising that Anthony had the best season of his career in 2013. But if New York wants to make a serious run to the NBA Finals, Melo needs to be the lead singer rather than the musician who sings and plays all the instruments.
#11 Kobe Bryant
Cohen's Analysis: I learned my lesson a long time ago; never doubt the Black Mamba. There is something innate in Kobe. He refuses to let naysayers win and has more fortitude and resilience than any athlete I know.
Many have already counted the Lakers out of the playoff mix after Dwight's decision to leave. Many think Bryant won't really ever overcome his Achilles tear and will suddenly drop in status.
All this disparagement will inspire Kobe to have another superb season. It's just how he operates.
#12 Deron Williams
Cohen's Analysis: This is a trendy pick for #12. Notice how Chris Paul, Derrick Rose, Damian Lillard and Tony Parker have not been ranked yet.
If you ignore the first half of last season and focus on after the All-Star break, you could argue that D-Will was a top 10 player in the NBA. Stats defend this impression.
But aside from his resurgence, which was mostly a result of overcoming a distressing ankle injury, Williams has more support around him than ever. The trade delivering KG & Pierce to Brooklyn will incite more out of D-Will.
And if my forecast of the Nets advancing to the conference finals next season and perhaps hoisting the Larry O'Brien trophy proves precise, Williams will suddenly have a far more sanguine reputation.
#13 Chris Paul
Cohen's Analysis: Something isn't adding up with Paul. He's never been to the conference finals and has only advanced further than the First Round twice.
Paul is an exceptional talent and natural leader. He got his coaching wish with Doc Rivers, has more assistance around him than ever and, as expected, got his lucrative five-year contract to stay in L.A.
Sure, Blake Griffin was barely satisfactory in the playoffs last year and unlike now after adding J.J. Redick and Jared Dudley, the Clippers didn't have much perimeter shooting against the Grizzlies' stifling defense. However, if Paul is serious about being a top 10 player in the NBA, he needs to lead his team far into the playoffs.
#14 Anthony Davis
Cohen's Analysis: It will probably be a couple more years before Davis starts demolishing most of his competition. He has all the tools be the league's best shot-blocker. He also, as a result of his athletic gifts and court awareness, will likely evolve into an effective offensive player.
New Orleans' offseason acquisitions will help speed up Davis' development. Jrue Holiday and Tyreke Evans, who are contrasting guards, will give him even more space in the paint to be active on every possession. And more importantly, now Davis can be more valuable in fast break opportunities.
#15 Dwight Howard
Cohen's Analysis: For two straight summers Howard has been at the center of sports headlines more than any other athlete in the world. First it was the trade from Orlando to Los Angeles and then it was his decision to leave the Lakers for the Rockets.
It's still cloudy and indeterminate what Dwight's capabilities are as a franchise player. We know for a few years with the Magic he was indisputably the most dominant and menacing center in the NBA. But last year's debacle in L.A. told a much different story.
Will his escape from Kobe and L.A. revive him and propel Howard back to an elite level? Or has the decline prematurely begun?
#16 Tony Parker
Cohen's Analysis: This ranking sure seems very disrespectful to Parker, who was an MVP candidate last year and guided the Spurs to the NBA Finals. But we are noticing some cracks in his health. He had a nagging hamstring injury during the Finals, for instance.
We also know that San Antonio is an aging team. Sure, it overcame that last season to advance to the title round and if not for a monumental Game 6 collapse would be the champs. However, I am expecting the Spurs to rapidly decline starting this season. It's not an insult to Parker directly necessarily. I just don't think he or any of teammates will reach the same status as last year.
#17 Damian Lillard
Cohen's Analysis: As long as Lillard and CJ McCollum connect, Portland's backcourt is promising. We know how sensational Lillard was in his rookie season as the primary point guard. Now with McCollum on board, the two can toggle back and forth between each guard position. This should alleviate some of the pressure on Lillard and potentially improve his performance in several categories.
#18 Derrick Rose
Cohen's Analysis: You have to assume it will take a little while before Rose returns to familiar form. He hasn't played since April of 2012 and considering how severe his injury was, some wonder if he will ever be the same explosive and dynamic player from when he was the league's MVP.
Those close to the Bulls are adamant, however, that Rose's determination, heart and courage won't allow him to decline.
#19 Dwyane Wade
Cohen's Analysis: Wade has some serious knee problems and as a result Miami is likely to scale back his minutes considerably in the regular season in hopes he is extra fresh for the playoffs.
As he did during the postseason this past season and particularly in that masterful Game 7 performance of the NBA Finals, Wade has to continue to alter his game. No longer can he attack the basket with a vengeance. He must become more efficient as a mid-range jump shooter.
#20 Josh Smith
Cohen's Analysis: The Pistons have suddenly become an intriguing team. Everyone is talking about the Pacers and Bulls in the Central Division because of their recent track record, but if you really dissect these teams, it's not necessarily far-fetched to argue that Detroit actually has more talent than both of those foes.
If the Pistons do evolve into a top five team in the East and even challenge for the division crown, it will largely happen because Smith proved he is a legit All-Star talent. That and because Andre Drummond and Greg Monroe didn't interfere with each other's progress.
Who Fell Short of Top 20?
Dirk Nowitzki
Dirk Nowitzki
Tim Duncan
Kevin Love
Blake Griffin
LaMarcus Aldridge
Chris Bosh
John Wall
DeMarcus Cousins
Paul Pierce
Joe Johnson
Rudy Gay
Marc Gasol
Zach Randolph
Joakim Noah
Kevin Garnett
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Poll: Brown trails by double digits
New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen has a 12-percentage-point lead over Republican challenger Scott Brown, according to a new poll.
The WMUR Granite State/University of New Hampshire poll released Wednesday evening shows Shaheen tops Brown 52 percent to 40 percent. In April, she led Brown by 6 percentage points.
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Within minutes of the poll's release, the Brown campaign sent out a memo downplaying the findings and outlining the Republican's strategy: "Consolidate the Republican base and split the independent vote."
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The campaign said polls won't mean much until Republicans choose their nominee on Sept. 9. "In 2014, the Senate race in New Hampshire won't really begin until the day after the September 9 primary," the Brown memo said. "That's when Republicans across the state will rally behind their nominee to defeat Jeanne Shaheen."
Brown, a former Massachusetts senator and Fox News contributor, is widely expected to win the primary.
The WMUR poll found strong numbers for Shaheen, with 57 percent of respondents saying they have a favorable opinion of her, compared with 29 percent who have an unfavorable opinion. While Brown's favorability numbers have improved 2 points since April, he still has a 40 percent unfavorability rating, contrasted with a 31 percent favorability rating.
The Shaheen campaign also sent out a news release on the poll, underscoring the gap between the senator and Brown's favorability ratings in the state and that the incumbent's lead has doubled since April.
The survey was conducted June 19-July 1 with 669 New Hampshire adults on landlines and cellphones. The margin for error is plus or minus 3.8 percentage points.
Steven Shepard and Elizabeth Titus contributed to this report.


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Nearly 1,000 pets have been protected against rabies through State Senator Patty Ritchie's no-cost vaccination clinics held recently in Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties.
The clinics—which were made possible through funding Senator Ritchie secured in the state budget in response to an alarming increase in the number of wildlife rabies cases reported in the North Country—were hosted in conjunction with St. Lawrence County Public Health and Jefferson County Public Health.
"Rabies is a deadly disease, and I'm thrilled that through my clinics, we were able to vaccinate nearly 1,000 dogs and cats that may not have otherwise been protected," said Senator Ritchie.
"I'd like to thank those who made this clinic possible, especially St. Lawrence County Public Health and Jefferson County Public Health, as well as the veterinarians, dog control officers and other volunteers who helped play a role in safeguarding so many pets."
In St. Lawrence County, clinics were held in Louisville, Gouverneur and Heuvelton. In Jefferson County, clinics were held in Adams, Evans Mills and Alexandria Bay. Locations were selected in part, because they were in communities that do not regularly host free vaccination clinics.
According to the state Health Department, Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties have seen the largest number of confirmed cases of wildlife rabies in seven years and are on track to exceed that record, which was set in 2006.
Senator Ritchie's series of free rabies clinics is only her latest effort in the to fight the disease and protect the public's health.
As Chair of the New York State Senate Agriculture Committee, Senator Ritchie was instrumental over three years in stopping a half-million dollars in proposed funding cuts to rabies prevention programs, including an innovative North Country program run by Cornell University that uses special "baits" to inoculate potentially disease-spreading wildlife so they won't be infected and pose a risk to the public.
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The 50 dark suits filed down the street, a solemn sight cast against a somber, rain-streaked sky.
But it wasn't a funeral procession. Instead, the group was part of the annual pilgrimage of MBA students to Silicon Valley.
At this time of year, students from the nation's elite East Coast business schools make their way West for exclusive meet-and-greets with powerhouse valley executives, venture capitalists and promising start-ups. Last week, the visitors were students from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management, razor-sharp and perfectly groomed. And they arrived
promptly for their 10 a.m. appointment at Mountain View start-up Flock.com, a social Web browser designed to make sharing photos and other material easy.
One small problem. They showed up before most of the employees — shaggy-haired "Flockers" in jeans and T-shirts in need of caffeine jolts — straggled in after late-night shifts. The "company dog" took the day off. Consider it an example of East meets West.
"Are they all in suits? Oh, poor guys," said Erikka Arone, the company's senior marketing director.
"They are trying to make a good impression," explained Paul Denning, the school's director of media relations, who accompanied the students. "I don't know if it does or not."
Aside from a few gentle jokes, the start-up workers could have cared less about the Brooks Brothers look. This is, after all, a culture whose dress code is whatever.
It was then down to business. Geoffrey Arone, Erikka's husband and Flock's co-founder and chief strategy officer — himself an MIT Sloan MBA alumni — gave a quick rundown on the ABCs of raising venture money, building a Web browser based on open-source software, the company's revenue model and the importance of creating "stickiness," or viral excitement, around your product.
Even in the new global tech world, where stars such as China and India are getting more and more attention, Silicon Valley is still the biggest draw for these MBA student "tech treks." This year, 85 MIT Sloan students came West, Denning said, and the valley tour is still the most popular, even as trips to China and India have been added.
"This is sort of the Athens of our time," first-year MBA student Justin Kulla said.
And it continues to attract top biz-school students. In addition to MIT business scholars, there were students from Columbia and Wharton business schools in the Bay Area this week.
In fact, a number of them bumped into each other during a little academic networking at the Blue Chalk Cafe in downtown Palo Alto last week.
"Silicon Valley has probably gained in luster," observed Tony Tzeng, a San Jose native and organizer of the Wharton West Coast trek. "Google, Yahoo and Cisco — they have pretty universal appeal. There is a lot of interest in these companies, especially companies like Google. It's a very glamorous place to work in the minds of a lot of MBA students."
Kenneth Morse, managing director of the MIT Entrepreneurship Center, said companies like YouTube, which some of the students visited, reveal the valley's innovative muscle is as strong as ever. The start-up, acquired by Google in the fall for $1.65 billion, built its technology first, "then they did a very intelligent job of building up their customer base," Morse observed. "The post-bubble reality is that a line of bull and a PowerPoint presentation is not enough."
For the students, company tours associated with schools like MIT, Harvard and Wharton open doors — and then some.
Erikka Arone recalled her valley tour as an MIT Sloan student in 2003 to Google. It was a networker's dream. "I went to the movies with Larry and he loaned me his camera for my wedding," she said. Larry, of course, was Google co-founder Larry Page.
In 2005, she and her husband decided to relocate Flock from Seattle to the valley because of its ecosystem of talent and the possibility for "serendipitous" moments, like the day members of the photo- and video-sharing service Photobucket happened upon Flock when they "cycled by on their blades and knocked on the window." The encounter led to a deal.
"You can just feel the energy here," said MIT MBA student Elizabeth Willett of her first visit to the valley. "Everybody is excited about starting something — about doing the next great thing."
Willett, in fact, is thinking of moving to the area after graduating to work on her idea, an Internet service for elderly computer novices called newfogey.com. The collaborative ethos, she added, is different from the "cut-throat" environment of New York and Boston.
Saadiq Rodgers-King, a software engineer who worked as director of new media at Majorleaguebaseball.com before going to the MIT Sloan program, is also enticed by the valley. However, he wondered about the drawbacks of living in an "echo chamber" in which "all your friends are technologically forward," and the risk of believing they represent the general public's openness to new tech products.
By 11:30 a.m., the Flock office was abuzz with start-up activity. A group of engineers had recovered from the "shock" of seeing so many suits in their office and held a meeting by the giant bean bag "napping" chair. The company's "community ambassador" — Flock-speak for marketing employee — listened to Pearl Jam on his laptop.
"It's amazing to be in the middle of the action," said G. Antonio Sosa-Pascual, one of the student organizers of the MIT Sloan visit, before moving on to lunch with VC Matthew Trevithick of Venrock Associates at the elegant Sundeck restaurant in Menlo Park. No one, though, got funding for their incipient companies — yet.
This week, some 60 students from the Harvard Business School will pass through the valley, with stops at the likes of Google, Apple and Yahoo.
They won't, though, wear suits en masse, said trip organizer Kurt Krukenberg, who has worked for a couple of valley tech companies before.
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"We are blessed to have a number of highly skilled and dedicated individuals in our area who volunteer their time and efforts to protect our communities during fires, accidents, natural disasters, and other emergencies," Knowles said. "Too often we take the services of our firefighters and emergency services personnel for granted until disaster strikes."
Guest speakers at the seminar include Pennsylvania Fire Commissioner Edward Mann; Sean Harris, research analyst for the Pennsylvania House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee; Joseph W. Schmider, director of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services; and Schuylkill County Emergency Management Coordinator Art Kaplan.
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The IEA said in its monthly journal that European countries consumed 8 percent more natural gas in 2010, erasing the 6 percent decline that coincided with economic crises in 2009.
That agency, however, said that was "an illusion" because of colder winters. When adjusted seasonally, the IEA said gas consumption in some countries is at 10-year lows.
For the residential and commercial sector, the agency said modest population growth and energy-efficiency gains mean "the backbone of European gas consumption" is unlikely to post and significant gains.
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For the industrial sector, manufacturing and production levels are less than 2007 levels for most European countries. They're importing more coal as lower gas prices in the United States mean exports are cheap.
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When we talk about the fables with cliché endings, the ones that involve a dragon, a princess and a knight are one of the most notorious; to the point where the term "Kill the Dragon Save the Princess", has become an expression that means to follow an accepted procedure. I've reversed this statement to express my objection to this mindset; and I'd much rather having it this way.
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I decided to share some links to pages that I use to help us draw in our nature journal. Several are links to coloring pages but I like their black line drawings that simplify an object so we can learn to draw them on our own in our journals. Make sure to check out all the links even if they are from a state or habitat other than one where you currently live. Many times there are animals, plants, and birds that you will have in your location too. I don't necessarily print the coloring book pages out and color them. We will use them as a guide to draw our own sketches of things we see in our Green Hour or for our nature journal.
Celebrating Wildflowers from the US Forest Service
These coloring pages are in PDF format so once you bring up the page, you can print out just the page you want and there is no need to print every page out on your printer.
Feeder Birds Coloring Book from Cornell
These are not only coloring pages but could actually be used as notebooking pages for your nature journal. I print out the table of contents to keep in my notebook as a reference. This way I know what birds are included in the coloring book.
Guide to Tree Sketching
I've shared this one before but it is worth listing again.
How to Draw Flowers and Plants
Step by step to various garden flowers
There's Fun in Fungi
This is a PDF file. On page 5, there is a great illustration of a mushroom and its parts that you could use to easily draw your own mushroom.
Ducks and Geese:
3 Easy Steps to Drawing a Duck
A little more advanced but still great tips
Draw a Butterfly-Scientific Illustration
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Various animals, birds, and reptiles:
Wildlife of New Mexico
This coloring book is worth a look. I think it is especially well done and many of the animals are found in other states as well. PDF format.
Wildlife of New Jersey
This is another really well done coloring book.
Wetlands Coloring Book
Lots of great ideas for drawing animals and scenes in this book.
I know I have one reader from Hawaii that participates in the Green Hour Challenge. This link is for her.
The Forest Jewels of Hawaii
Coloring pages of Hawaiian Birds
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I'm a big fan of tower defense games. Even though tower defense games tend to involve starring at the screen more than actually playing the game, they still make me feel great for choosing the right combination of towers to keep enemies at bay. There's a delightful tower defense game available in the Amazon Appstore called Jelly Defense. The game is free for today, but will jump to $2.99 tomorrow. Take my advice and download it now. It's pretty good.
Jelly Defense wonderfully animated in a way that reminds me of de Blob. The world is gray, but the characters are red and blue. In addition to providing contrast to the world, the colors of the jellies directly affect the gameplay. Towers can only attack enemies with matching colors. For example, an all red tower will not attack an all blue enemy and vice versa.
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From: "Nena Smothers" <>
Subject: RE: TXLAVACA Roark
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 20:06:19 -0800
In-Reply-To: <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Kelly, B. C.minorMay 101875Rusk
Kelly, F. A.deceasedJul 071927Newton
Kelly, Fannie E.minorDec 141867Rusk
Kelly, Fannie E.and W.C.minorNov 101868Rusk
Kelly, JackNCMSep 211928Robertson
Kelly, James W.deceasedJan 191854Rusk
Kelly, LucyNCM, (no papers)Oct 141889Robertson
Kelly, Mary E.deceasedJul 021931Delta
Kelly, MinnieminorFeb 181884Rusk
Kelly, Mrs. AnnettedeceasedJan 031928Brown
Kelly, Mrs.WaltertubercularNov 171928Rusk
Kelly, Ping DingNCMApr 101933Newton
Kelly, Robert GillminorFeb 181884Rusk
Kelly, SamNCMMay 181935Camp
Kelly, W.CdeceasedJul 081864Rusk
Kelly, William C.minor, (no papers)Dec __1867Rusk
there are some Roark's listed at above links
you might also check in the Texas handbook online, Roark's are listed.
My Roark's in Lavaca co were Elijah Roark
Elijah Roark's son, Leo, was md to Mary Pevehouse.
1829, Elijah Roark and his son Leo, and friends loaded a wagon and driving
the hogs, began the long trip to San Antonio, the nearest marketplace, which
was about 200 mi. They had crossed the Guadalupe River and made camp for the
night, when they were attacked by Indians. Elijah and his friend were
murdered, but Leo, and another young man, escaped in the under brush. They
made their way to San Antonio, where Leo told of the attack. The next day
they went back to the campsite, where they found the two men scalped and
their wagon burning. The Indians had taken their stock. It would be 3months
later, before Leo made it back to Ft Bend to tell about the murder to his
mother Cynthia Roark who gave birth to dau Mary soon after she learned of
the tragedy. Cynthia d 25 Dec 1836. At this time, the twins, Louisa and
Lucinda, went to live with their Aunt Sarah Kelley, wife of John Kelley,
another old 300 family-said little Andrew and Mary, went also.
KELLY, JOHN (?-?). John Kelly, one of Stephen F. Austin'sqv Old Three
Hundredqv colonists,
received title to two labores of land now in Brazos County on July 19, 1824.
The census of Mar 1
1826 classified him as a farmer and stock raiser aged between forty and
fifty. At that time his household included his wife, Sally, four sons, and
three daughters. Kelly was administrator for the estate of Elijah A. Roarkqv
and acted as guardian of the Roark children.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Lester G. Bugbee, "The Old Three Hundred: A List of Settlers
in Austin's First Colony," Quarterly of the Texas State Historical
Association 1 (October 1897). William Barret
Travis, Diary, ed. Robert E. Davis (Waco: Texian, 1966). Ernest Wallace and
David M. Vigness,
eds., Documents of Texas History (Austin: Steck, 1963).
John Kelly, one of Stephen F. Austin's "Old Three Hundred" colonists, moved
his family overland
to Tx abt 1821. Most children born before 1822 give place of birth as Mo,
Cynthia dau born 1822
gives La as place of birth and Elijah b 1823 gives place of birth as Tx. He
rec'd title to two labores
of land on July 19, 1824. The census of March 1826 classified him as a
farmer and stock raiser aged bet 40-50. At that time his household inc wife
Sally, 4 sons, and 3 daus. Kelly was admin for the estate of
Elijah A. Roark and acted as guardian of the Roark children Dec 24 1829.
Source: Austin Co. TX. Succession of Elijah Roark dec'd 'Colonial Archives.
Cynthia Fisher/Elijah Roark md Randolph Co Il so it is thought that John and
Sarah were married there too.
ROARK, ANDREW JACKSON (?-1851). Andrew Jackson Roark, soldier, was the son
of Cynthia
(Fisher) and Elijah A. Roark. The family left Il 1824 and settled at
Stafford's Point (now Stafford)
in Ft Bend Co Tx. Roark and his family took part in Runaway Scrape during
the Tx Rev and later
he and his bro Leo attended David Henson's school. 1836 after the death of
their mother, Roark and
his 3minor sisters became wards of a relative, John Kelly of San Felipe.
Roark moved to Colorado
Co where, Jan 1846 m Helen McNeill (McNiel, McNeal). 1847 they had son.
Helen Roark d
Columbus 1847, perhaps in childbirth. Source: Austin Co. TX. Succession of
Elijah Roark dec'd
Colonial Archives Succession 4:243-294: Cynthia Fisher widow of Elijah Roark
states she is the
mother of the Roark children and John Kelly is her brother-in-law and uncle
to the Roark children.
This would make Sarah, wife of John - Sarah Fisher - the sister of Cynthia
Fisher Roark.
this is my Johnson connection
3Frank Knox Smothers b May 9 1859 d Apr 9 1935 Karnes Co Kenedy Tx
+ Mary Ella Johnson Nov 7 1889 Lavaca Co Tx b apr 11 1869 Marion Co Palmyra
d Dec 8 1939 Karnes Co Kenedy tx
dont know if any of this is of any help, just thought I'd pass it on
From: "Shirley Roark" <>
I haven't found a Jordan in my JOHNSON research .
My first JOHNSON, that I have documented is Dandridge, b. NC 1823. He went
to AL, where my Gr Grandfather George JOHNSON was born about 1848, then to
ARK, and then Colorado County, TX, where my grandfather Albert Sidney
JOHNSON was born in 1885. He married my grandmother Lillie Pink DANIELS and
they moved to Yoakum, where my mother was born in 1913.
----- Original Message -----
From: Sybil Chapman<mailto:>
I am descended from Jordan Johnson who is on the 1880 Lavaca County census,
b. MS, do you have a connection to him?
From: <<mailto:>>
Chris, since you did not tie you message to a posted message, I am not sure
who you were addressing. I did a search and I was the only Shirley I found,
so maybe it was addressed to me.
My Lavaca Co. research is on my mother's side of the family. EICHMAN,
DANIELS, JOHNSON, WOOLIVER, My husband's ROARK family was located in Navarro
Co, HIll Co, McLennan Co,
& Wichita Co. I have not run across the name Mollie May, in my research.
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The White House has come out against a massive 72-mile levee system planned for central-south Louisiana that would protect upwards of 120,000 residents from the brunt of hurricanes and other storms. Congressman Bobby Jindal, a Kenner Republican running for governor, has made the Morganza-to-the-Gulf protection project a priority in the House, stumping on it repeatedly in recent years in Cajun communities. Officials in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes, which receive most of the protection, are now warning that the White House's opposition could become a major problem for Jindal as he runs for governor. "If that project doesn't pass, I think Jindal is going to have some serious problems down here," says one lawmaker from the region. "He's a Republican like the President and this is his baby." Remember: This is an area where voters -- in a very public campaign -- decided to impose taxes on themselves to pay for the local match on the project. It's a "shared" media market as well, including TV, print and radio, all of which endorsed the Morganza project. In 2003, Jindal lost Terrebonne and Lafourche to Gov. Kathleen Blanco in the runoff, but by slim margins. He picked up a respectable 28,000 votes in the two-parish region, which is notable because he lost to Blanco by a mere 54,000 votes statewide. Despite Jindal's early lead, pundits and pollsters expect another close race this year, so it's a safe bet that something as localized as Morganza is weighing heavily on Jindal's mind these days. -- Alford
Fahrenholtz Bowing Out
Orleans Parish School Board member "Jimmy" Fahrenholtz confirmed to WWL-870AM Radio talk show host John "Spud" McConnell last week that he will not be running for re-election next year. Fahrenholtz told McConnell that he was satisfied with what he has been able to accomplish on the board and that he does not consider himself a career politician -- and therefore it's time to move on. Even so, the Louisiana Ethics Commission still plans to pursue Fahrenholtz for more than $31,000 in fines he admittedly owes the state in connection with tardy campaign finance disclosure statements. Fahrenholtz and the board are scheduled to appear before New Orleans Civil District Court Judge Piper Griffin at 9 a.m. Friday (April 20) for a hearing on the school board member's long-standing failure to both pay the fines and to file campaign finance disclosure reports required of all candidates for public office in Louisiana. "Once he was re-elected to the school board on Sept. 18, 2004, he stopped filing," ethics board attorney Alesia Ardoin says. Campaign finance reports tell voters who is paying for a candidate's campaign and who is the recipient of campaign expenditures. Fahrenholtz has repeatedly admitted to owing the fines but has failed to pay up, with the exception of small court-ordered garnishments of his biweekly school board checks. Since he was first elected as a school board reformer in 2000, Fahrenholtz has been the darling of the New Orleans media, which have largely ignored his run-ins with state campaign finance officials. He also holds the dubious distinction of owing more ethics board fines than any other politician in the state. -- Johnson
Nagin Backer Owes $8,400 in Ethics Fines
A member of the Sewerage & Water Board who raised more than a quarter of a million dollars for Mayor Ray Nagin's re-election campaign last year has failed to pay $8,400 in fines for filing tardy campaign finance reports, according to the Louisiana Ethics Commission. Rev. Benjamin Edwards Sr. , a S&WB member and Ninth Ward minister, formed a political action committee in his own name then raised and spent $269,250 on Nagin's re-election campaign during a two-month period, beginning in March 2006, records show. But the Edwards PAC failed to file reports in a timely manner as required by state campaign finance disclosure laws, thereby depriving voters of information on contributions and expenditures for the mayor's campaign, according to ethics board attorney Alesia Ardoin. Edwards' PAC filed three reports for the April 2006 primary, but they were late by 21 days, 41 days and 61 days respectively. The reports detail the spending of thousands of dollars on campaign billboards, hotel rooms and air fares as the mayor stormed through Texas, Memphis and Atlanta seeking support from voters displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Calls to Edwards at the contact number listed on his campaign reports -- Third Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church -- and to two S&WB spokespersons were not returned by press time. -- Johnson
Zibilich: 'They're Wrong'
A former candidate for Criminal Court judge in 2003 says the Louisiana Ethics Commission erred by listing him among dozens of candidates who have failed to pay fines and late fees for missing campaign finance reporting deadlines. "They're wrong," Franz Zibilich, chief deputy attorney for the City of New Orleans says of the state ethics board. "I'm paid in full. I sent them a check (for $1,100) several years ago." Ethics board officials were in the panel's regular monthly meeting late last week and unavailable for comment. But early last week, a board spokesperson said Zibilich still owed the state $1,100 for two reports, which he filed one day and 11 days late, respectively -- Johnson
Watch it Grow
One of Gov. Kathleen Blanco's new insurance initiatives for the upcoming legislative session involves creating a $100 million fund to lure new underwriters to the state. The "grant program," according to Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon, would dole out anywhere from $2 million to $10 million to any company willing to match the investment with their own cash. Companies would have to promise to write a certain number of policies each year for the money, including coverage for last-resort clients. A few insurance groups contend they support the proposal, but don't be shocked to see this bill morph throughout the legislative process. Depending how organized the insurance lobby will be this year, the bill could become a cash cow for industry. Then again, if the game is played fairly, the additional competition could drive down premiums. The session begins April 30. -- Alford
Crime Fighting Plan Missing, Prof Says
A poorly attended congressional field hearing last week offered plenty of compelling testimony on the city's need for more federal funding to fight violent crime post-Katrina -- but no clear plan on what American taxpayers could expect in return. Mayor Ray Nagin asked a subcommittee of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee at Dillard University for $34 million to help New Orleans cops buy new vehicles and equipment, fund a recruiting campaign, provide 2,000 summer jobs to prevent juvenile crime, provide drug rehab and re-establish a work program for ex-offenders. When asked for studies detailing the needs of the post-Katrina criminal justice system, Nagin said those problems were analyzed by former Attorney General Richard Ieyoub and crime consultant Lee Brown. However, the mayor provided no supporting documentation. Noted UNO criminologist Peter Scharf said the city would best be served by presenting Congress with a detailed plan with projected outcomes, modeled after former Police Chief Richard Pennington's plan for reducing violent crime in 1997. "There was a contrast between the mayor's request today and Richard Pennington saying, 'Give me X amount of dollars and I'll cut the murder rate in half in three years' -- which he did," Scharf says. "Let's face it, the city has some serious reputational baggage. Congress wants to know how to ensure its investment." -- Johnson
He Said What?
In an ironic twist that could only occur on the bayou or in the Beltway, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security asked a bribery suspect to testify about problems with the criminal justice system. Congressman William Jefferson, a Democrat from New Orleans, shed light on the dilemmas faced by his hometown during last week's meeting, providing testimony that was quietly peppered with more than a few giggles. The feds have targeted Jefferson in a corruption probe and found $90,000 stashed away in his freezer. Of course, the GOP couldn't pass this one up. "The FBI's investigation into William Jefferson's actions might make him an expert in dealing with the criminal justice system, but that's not the expertise that House Democrats should solicit when reviewing this critical issue in Louisiana," says James Quinn, executive director of the state Republican Party. -- Alford
Judge, Minister Explore Crime and Race
The congressional panel at Dillard University last week appeared especially impressed by the testimony of Juvenile Court Judge Ernestine Gray and Rev. John Raphael Jr. , the son of the city's first black policeman in modern times. Gray said 98 percent of the youths who were arrested in New Orleans pre-Katrina were African-American -- "76 male and 22 percent female." Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Va., said federal law will require a study of the disproportionate number of black youths reported by Judge Gray. Meanwhile, Republican Congressmen Randy Forbes of Virginia and Louie Gohmert of Texas seemed fascinated by Rev. Raphael, a former New Orleans policeman and pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in crime-ridden Central City. Raphael said fixing the criminal justice system alone will not stop violence in New Orleans. Scott, who is Virginia's first black congressman since Reconstruction, asked the minister how government can improve witness cooperation with law enforcement. Raphael replied that the "culture" of black communities must change. "If a white policeman is accused of shooting me, I would be able to find as many witnesses as I need," Raphael said. "But if the gentleman who lives in the next block takes my life, then it was like it was nothing. We have to find a way to change that perception in our communities that our life is of no value." -- Johnson
IG Deadline April 30
Monday, April 30, is the deadline for applications for the position of Inspector General, the new city watchdog office. The city's Ethics Review Board, chaired by Loyola University President Rev. Kevin Wildes is reviewing applications for the position. Wildes could not be reached by press time. The New Orleans City Council last year voted unanimously to establish the office to oversee city agencies and officials as well as the spending of billions of dollars in anticipated federal recovery aid after Hurricane Katrina. "The Inspector General will conduct activities designed to detect and deter waste, fraud, corruption abuse of power and other illegal activities in all financial" transactions involving the city and its related entities, according to a job description posted on the city's Web site. The office is expected to cost the city $400,000 a year initially. The position requires at least five years experience in one or more of the following fields: federal law enforcement, the federal or state judiciary, auditing, or an attorney with expertise in investigative audits, or "supervisory experience in an investigative public agency similar to an office of Inspector General." Applicants must have "strong leadership abilities," be able to conduct complex investigations and work with other government agencies. A detailed resume, letter of application, official college transcript and three letters of recommendation must be postmarked no later than April 30 and sent to Gail Howard, Office of the President, Loyola University, 6363 St. Charles Ave. Campus Box 9, New Orleans, LA 70118. -- Johnson


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A teenager suffered a broken jaw and arm after he was attacked and robbed by knife-wielding thugs in Desborough.
The 19-year-old victim was walking along Harrington Road into Alexandra Road in the early hours of new Year's Day when he was approached by two men who grabbed him, threw him to the ground and threatened him with a knife.
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Farm bill funds may fight floods
Minnesota Rep. Collin Peterson wants a provision in the next federal farm bill that would set aside $50 million a year to fund retention projects in the Red River Valley.
"If we can get this done - and I don't see any reason why we can't - it would give us the money we need to get the retention in place by the time the diversion gets built," said Peterson, a Democrat who represents Minnesota's 7th District, which includes Clay County.
The retention projects alone would cost about $1 billion, and Peterson's proposed earmark would only help fund those, not a Red River diversion that would protect Fargo-Moorhead.
If the funding came through for 10 years, the federal share toward the retention projects would be covered. Local and state governments would still need to fund the remaining $500 million.
Peterson's method to fund the retention projects through a mandatory program in the farm bill isn't common.
The first time a project was earmarked in such a way - by Peterson - was in the last farm bill, when a similar amount of money was secured for projects improving water quality and habitats in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
Peterson has the power to allocate the money this way because he heads the House Agricultural Committee, which drafts the farm bill.
He said he has support from local, state and federal officials in North Dakota and Minnesota who see this as the best option to obtain the necessary dollars to improve retention in the Red River Valley.
"The diversion is going along fine. The part of it that we need to get fixed is the retention, so we can take the threat away from the downstream communities," Peterson said. "It's a lot of money for the retention, but it has to be done, and it can be done. My goal is to set this up so we can get the right process in place so we have a successful outcome at the end of the day."
Peterson said there will be a meeting in early July to discuss his proposal with officials from the Red River Basin Commission in Minnesota, the North Dakota State Water Commission and the U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service.


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The 21-year-old, who for many is the undisputed prince of pop, found himself blasted by fans of the band when he shared a snap on Instagram, reports mirror.co.uk.
In the photo, the singer is donning a wide-brimmed black hat teamed with an oversized black Metallica top.
His fashion choice evidently rubbed a lot of people the wrong way as they mocked the hitmaker for his attire.
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What everybody's done here is wonderful for these kids. They are having a hard enough time as it is having to be here. Something like this shows them that people care. —Brenda Byrd
SALT LAKE CITY — Mrs. Claus sang "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" to smiling families as they rode in a horse-drawn carriage Friday in front of The Road Home.
The Salt Lake Board of Realtors held its 22nd annual Christmas in July celebration at The Road Home homeless shelter in hopes of lifting the spirits of families in need.
"The community is tremendously supportive of us, especially during the holidays," said Celeste Eggert, The Road Home's director of development and community relations. "But when it comes to this time of year, we see a decrease in the number of volunteers that we have, as well as the number of financial contributions we receive. So it's a great time of year to do this because it's reminding the community the need is still there, even when the weather is warm."
Rain fell Friday morning, relieving The Road Home's residents after a streak of hot weather. Eggert said sometimes people forget that summer heat can be just as trying for the homeless as the winter cold.
"When the weather's cold, (their need) is in the forefront of our minds," she said. "We're thinking, 'Oh, my gosh. I'm so fortunate to have a home and my own place to stay.' But it's just not as much in people's minds in the summertime."
Due to the rain, the event's carnival activities took place within the halls of the homeless shelter, including face painting, games and crafts. Christmas trees decorated the shelter, families had their pictures taken on Santa's lap, and Mrs. Claus hosted horse-drawn carriage rides down Rio Grande Street.
Brenda Byrd, a grandmother staying at The Road Home, said her 2-year-old granddaughter Brooklynn jumped up and down in glee as she boarded the horse-drawn carriage.
"What everybody's done here is wonderful for these kids," Byrd said. "They are having a hard enough time as it is having to be here. Something like this shows them that people care."
"This was just a great event because there's nothing normal about being a kid, being homeless and living in a shelter," Eggert said, "and this is one day they can forget about being homeless and they can just have fun."
Kids also received a backpack filled with games, toys, books, back-to-school items, blankets, clothing and personal hygiene items, said Sue Hoggan of the Salt Lake Board of Realtors, Christmas in July chairwoman.
Hoggan said she experienced hard times and was close to homelessness years ago, so she had always wanted to be part of the event. This was her first year organizing the Christmas in July event, she said.
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Vanishing Transmission Fluid ?
Posted 08 November 2003 - 12:31 PM
I have noticed that on my 92 Loyale, auto, and 4WD that runs and shifts very smoothly.
However, the automatic transmission fluid slowly disappears (about 1/3 quart) after a month.
I have parked the car on papers overnight but cannot find any leaks!
Where's it going?
Posted 08 November 2003 - 02:24 PM
Check the vacuum line running to the modulator. Is there any fluid in it? If there is, the modulator is bad, and your trans fluid is being sucked into the engine.
Check the front diff oil as well. If your front seal is failing, your trans fluid could be going into the diff. Usually it happens the other way around, but it's worth a look anyway.
Posted 08 November 2003 - 02:43 PM
Posted 08 November 2003 - 02:51 PM
Originally posted by subarubrat
Also, if your car has a tranny cooler, and of course the lines running to it, check those, the tranny cooler may be damaged or rotting.
Good point... especially since the stock trans cooling lines run to a chamber at the bottom of the radiator on an EA82.
Posted 08 November 2003 - 05:29 PM
Where is the modulator located?
And where dose the vacuum line running to it start from?
Also, is the transmission cooler on the bottom of the radiator?
Anything else to look for?
Posted 17 November 2003 - 11:40 PM
So... I put some transmission stop leak in the AT. It worked! It's been 2 weeks now and I think the leak has stopped.
Now the question is...
1. Do I drain & refil the transmission with regular fluid?
2. Do I drain & refill the transfer case? It's only 2/3 quart over.
Posted 18 November 2003 - 08:36 PM
Posted 18 November 2003 - 09:44 PM
Subarus have no real transfer case per se. The section that the rear drive shaft slips into is actually part of the transmission and has no dipstick to check.
Are you saying that the reservoir that you check just behind the engine is getting trans fluid in it? The one with the short thick metal dipstick? That's the front differential.
If you're getting trans fluid in there, this transmission will need a rebuild. Stop leak will allow the trans to stay sealed longer, but it will eventually start leaking again. Eventually this leak will destroy the input shaft bearing and the transmission will SEIZE.
When it starts leaking again, it's time to consider changing the tranny.
Posted 18 November 2003 - 09:53 PM
The short metal dipstick is a little bit beyond it's full mark. So i'm guessing that's where the missing automatic transmission fluid went to.
Funny thing is... the car still shifts smoothly and the 4WD drive works great!
Can I get by for now by just changing the fluids or should I just leave it alone?
Also, what happens if the front differential has too much fluid in it?
Posted 18 November 2003 - 11:21 PM
Posted 19 November 2003 - 03:11 AM
ither that or spend $$$ to have it fixed, or another auto that is hopefully in good shape.
as long as you dont let her run dry. and atf in the diff shouldnt hurt anything, if the leak is slow enough, you can keep it in check. my .02
but maybe you can consider a 5spd swap!
Posted 19 November 2003 - 07:06 AM
I stand corrected... it was only over by 1/5 of a quart.
Posted 19 November 2003 - 09:09 AM
Posted 19 November 2003 - 10:02 AM
Check the level every 600 miles or so, and rebuild if/when it comes back.
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Bioware have updated their offical site with a piece on story-telling in MMOs.
Creating great stories in video games is a hallmark for both BioWare and LucasArts. Star Wars: The Old Republic marks the beginning of a joint effort between these two companies to bring epic storytelling into a massively multiplayer online game. We believe that there are four pillars of the roleplaying experience: progression, exploration, combat, and story. Achieving a high degree of quality in each of these will create a rich, challenging, and emotional gameplay experience. Among massively-multiplayer online games, story hasn't always received the same level of attention given to the other pillars. Star Wars: The Old Republic brings a new dimension to the MMO experience by putting story front and center.
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I just rewrote a scene for like the twentieth time. The more times you rewrite something, the greater the interval of time it takes afterward to decide if it's any good or not.
Went swimming. I'm wearing a shirt that's not a color I normally wear; I feel like a different person. I feel inclined to be a different person. I'm annoyed. I have too many business cards on my desk. THERE ARE CERTAIN THINGS THAT SHOULD BE HAPPENING NOW AND ARE NOT HAPPENING. Fuck.
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The HERO of the conservatives made it clear to Barack Obama, and he heard it!
And guess what- he is on his last nerve.
Obama had neglected the VA healthcare of the US national veteran's group and Trey Gowdy had him criticized, and he had him criticized well!
Also, for expresident's sick retaliation against all the whistle blowers of the ITS and the VA.
He just wanted to tell Obama that NO ONE will go unpunished if he commits a crime. No one. And he made sure he understand him loud and clear.
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He obviously made it clear to Obama! We need more people like Trey who support our president! We must be those kind of people who believe in this system and this government!


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