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box television sets anymore – much less anything other than flat screens. She finally caved in and bought a nice Sony (NYSE:SNE).
And you'll be happy to know that, to date, she still hates her new television…
Wood mixed with electronics was thought to be a decorative combination of the past. But soon, a wood by-product could be used in all types of modern electronic devices.
In fact, The U.S. National Science Foundation has predicted that this organic super-material will become a $600-billion industry within the next eight years.
So here's what investors need to know…
The Future of Wood Pulp
This new wood by-product, simply known as wood pulp, could actually make up key components in your electronics in the near future.
Many are hailing wood pulp, scientifically know as nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC), as the next big wonder material.
Wood pulp is a transparent material made from a tightly packed collection of needle-like crystals. Its production begins with purified wood, where unneeded compounds are removed.
The wood is then milled into a pulp and further impurities are chemically removed. Next the pulp is separated and concentrated as crystals and turned into a thick paste. Being dense, hard and tough, the product can be molded into different shapes and sizes.
The paste can be applied to surfaces as a laminate, or turned into strands like nanotubes. And when freeze-dried, the material is lightweight, absorbent and a good insulator.
The tightly packed crystals are so strong they have a strength-to-weight ratio that's better than stainless steel.
The reason it took this long to be able to process wood pulp is because technology, like electron scanning microscopes, only came to market in the last decade.
But producers are becoming more efficient and believe NCC will be sold for just several dollars an ounce as early as a couple of years from now.
Now you can understand the hype.
Technology companies will be able to utilize an extremely cheap product that also happens to be environmentally friendly.
Taking it to Market
The world's first wood pulp facility was opened in Montreal, Canada, at the end of 2011. This CelluForce facility is already producing a metric ton of wood pulp per day.
With demand ramping up, the first NCC factory in the United States was opened in Madison, Wisconsin this year.
The U.S. Forest Service owns the $1.7-million plant that's now the second pilot plant in the world. The new plant will produce two types of NCC, crystals and fibrils.
Wood is abundant in the areas around both plants, and to produce wood pulp you don't even use the whole tree. Manufacturers could also take branches, twigs, or sawdust to create the material. What some consider waste, NCC producers can turn into profits.
A Potential Multi-Billion-Dollar Industry
As I mentioned before, The U.S. National Science Foundation recently predicted that wood pulp will become a $600-billion industry by 2020.
Already, Japanese company Pioneer Electronics (OTC: PNCOF), (TKO:6773) is applying wood pulp in the next generation of flexible electronic displays.
The U.S. Army is using the material to make ballistic glass and lightweight body armor.
And International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) is using it to create components inside computers.
The variety of applications for wood pulp is seemingly endless.
Wood pulp could replace metal and plastic in many goods and materials – even car parts.
One day in the distant future, we could even see non-organic plastics become obsolete.
Investors should keep an eye on the development of wood pulp. It's not often that an abundant, renewable resource has such implications to change the products and technology we use on a daily basis.
With the potential to become a multi-billion-dollar industry by the end of the decade, we will certainly continue to monitor its development at Investment U.
Good Investing,
by Ryan Fitzwater, Investment U Research
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A Chorley man has been interviewed by police after the death of a teenager, who was seriously injured in an accident involving a garden chiminea.
Lisa Jones, 19, was badly burned after her clothing caught fire when petrol was poured on to the heater at a house in Duke Street, Chorley.
Police confirmed she died on Wednesday morning, 11 days after the accident.
Lisa, from Llanfairfechan, North Wales, was taken to Royal Preston Hospital before being moved to Wythenshawe Hospital, where she died.
A police spokesman said: "The 19-year-old sadly passed away as a result of her injuries in Wythenshawe Hospital.
"A 19-year-old man from Chorley has been interviewed under caution in relation to this and was released while police continue further inquiries. He has not been arrested."
However, the incident is believed to have been a "tragic accident". A file has been passed to the coroner.
It happened late on Saturday, June 21, and police said the woman was standing near to a chiminea in the back garden of a house on Duke Street when someone else poured an accelerant on, causing a flashback.
Despite desperate attempts to smother the flames, she suffered 28 per cent burns.
"It appears an accelerant was poured onto the chiminea and the lady was standing close by when it went up", said a police spokesman at the time. "We're satisfied this was a very unfortunate accident."
Fire chiefs issued a warning after the accident, which was the second in 24 hours in Chorley, and urged people enjoying the warm weather to follow safety advice when using barbecues and chimineas.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue fire safety manager for Chorley John Cairns said: "Chimineas on the whole are very safe as they enclose the majority of the flame, however people need to realise that the heat and flames from burning wood can still be dangerous if they are used incorrectly."

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MONTREAL – They say defence wins championships, but that wasn't quite the case at the 28th Annual Alouettes Classic high school football all-star game at Percival-Molson Stadium. So what happened? Why didn't the squad led by Als defensive end John Bowman come out on top?
"Maybe John says that defence wins championships, but I think the results on the field today spoke for themselves," said opposing coach and Alouettes receiver Éric Deslauriers with a smile following his team's 17-14 win. "But really though, it was our defence that kept us in the game."
The tight game actually saw Team Bowman jump out to a 7-0 lead thanks to huge 75-yard touchdown run by Jamie Harry of Dalpé-Viau high school, but Team Deslauriers would later counter with a 70-yard run to paydirt by Donovan Martel of Collège de Montréal on their way to victory.
Éric Deslauriers congratulates his players after the win.
"We had an unbelievable team," beamed Deslauriers. "And the coaches from Grasset did a great job. They knew what they were doing, and always knew which plays to call."
After seeing his teammate earn bragging rights on this day, Bowman still refused to admit that defence doesn't win championships.
"We played some great defence today, our defence is what kept us in the game," shrugged Bowman. "I'm really proud of my kids. We just needed a few bounces to go our way."
Despite the cold snap that hit Montreal this past week, Deslauriers liked how the players responded to the curve ball thrown their way by Mother Nature.
"It wasn't the best week the event organizers could have hoped for — we had snow, we had rain — but every night the kids came anyways, the coaches came anyways," said Deslauriers. "In the end, it was great to see the camaraderie that built leading up until the big game."
Despite the victory, Deslauriers wasn't without some regrets.
"I only wish I would've made a bigger bet with Bowman!" lamented Deslauriers. "We only bet a signed player card. Even though I'll probably get a fortune for John's card on Ebay, a steak dinner would've really hit the spot."


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You have a mission that is very important. We have an unusual problem. Princess Sweet is going to celebrate her 10th birthday very soon. Her brother, Prince Kindness is trying to get her the perfect present. He asked her what she would like and she said she wanted a pet. The problem is that she didn't say what kind of pet she wanted. So, Prince Kindness is asking that you help him find out what the most popular pet for children ages 9-11 looks like so that he can have a picture drawn and go find the perfect pet for his sister.
To find out what the most popular pet looks like, you'll need to take a survey of young pet owners, age 9-11. Ask them about the pets they own. You should find out the following information about their pets: type, number of legs, color, height, and weight.
To complete this assignment, Pet Detective, you will need to create a survey and ask as many children as possible about their favorite pets. When you have taken your survey, you will need to show the information in a graph so that we can see the results.
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In this, the first broad historical overview of labor in the United States in 20 years, Philip Nicholson examines anew the questions, the villains, the heroes, and the issues of work in America. Unlike recent books that have covered labor in the 20th century, Labor's Story in the United States looks at the broad landscape of labor since before the Revolution. In clear, unpretentious language, Philip Yale Nicholson considers American labor history from the perspective of institutions and people: the rise of unions, the struggles over slavery, wages, and child labor, public and private responses to union organizing. Throughout, the audiobook focuses on the integral relationship between the strength of labor and the growth of democracy, painting a vivid picture of the strength of labor movements and how they helped make the United States what it is today. Labor's Story in the United States will become an indispensable source for scholars and students. Author note: Philip Yale Nicholson is Professor of History at Nassau Community College and Adjunct Professor at the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Long Island Extension. He is the author of Who Do We Think We Are? Race and Nation in the Modern World.
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"A monumental work that prods us to consider the fate of labor and democracy." (Labor Studies Journal)
"This is a wonderfully comprehensive narrative of American labor, full of insight and shrewd judgments." (Nelson Lichtenstein, University of California, Santa Barbara, and author of State of the Union: A Century of American Labor)
"Fill[s] a void in labor history by presenting the breadth of its struggles in one highly readable volume." (Science & Society)
this is the book I wish I had read 10 years ago. one of the best audio books in audible. and I am a professional labor historian!
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If you want a complete history, this accomplishes that. I listened to the audio book and it was like listening to an entire text book.
I am a unionist and this left me feeling quite down-trodden; but, at the same time, since I am a volunteer and not trained or educated in labor relations, this audio book helped to broaden and fill in the gaps in my knowledge. There are not many audio books on this subject to start with. Hope you find this useful. -s.
Sadly in 2004, 13 years ago, the author predicted our current political tragedy and perpetual decline.
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We're pretty sure we'd give our right arm for the chance to pardy with Prince Harry, Cressida Bonas, Mumford & Sons frontman Marcus and Carey Mulligan.
And guess what? The quartet teamed up after the band's gig at London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and enjoyed a whole lot of backstage merriment together until 1am.
Rumour has it, Marcus' wife and star of The Great Gatsby Carey had laid on a table full of booze in the Mumford dressing room and personally invited the Prince to party with them post-gig.
An insider allegedly told The Mirror, "Harry is a huge Mumford fan, as is Cressida. He was gutted to miss them at Glastonbury.
"He absolutely bear-hugged Marcus and apologised for missing their set. Marcus told him not to worry and to help himself to the beer. Carey was also introduced to them all. Cressida really admires Carey, too, so the girls chatted while Harry had a long talk with Marcus. They really hit it off."
Of course they did! Who doesn't love Prince Harry after all?
Haz has been having a whale of a summer and is apparently set to hang out in Jay-Z and Beyonce's dressing rooms at Wireless at the Olympic Park this weekend.
We're guessing it's just a matter of time until he gets his show on the road and embarks on an actual music career. Ha! Just kidding, that's never going to happen, the lyrics would be far, far too explicit.


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Ray J's biggest regret is allegedly grabbing that girl's b–b. The charge will put him on the sx offender registry if convicted. That's sort of like the herpes of the criminal justice system.
If he gets put on the registry for that then the registry is a joke. The whole "sexual assault" category is a joke, it is meant to equate grabbing a booty with actually raping someone, and that is just plain nonsense. That's why when you hear those "statistics" on college campus "sexual assault" you should know they are fake and fluffed up by piddly stuff like a butt slap, and not real, punched in the face and dragged the wood, actual forcible rape. It's the anti-male, feminist weakling bent that society has taken on which has allowed this.
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The waves were more fit for the children in the guppy division
Brett Barley said if he wasn't competing as a professional, he wouldn't have been surfing on Saturday. He'd be fishing or playing with his son.
That's because swells in the water at Wrightsville Beach for the ninth O'Neill Sweetwater Pro-Am Surf Fest were not up to par for Barley, a Buxton native.
The waves were more fit for the children in the guppy division who took the waters after the professionals finished their second heats of the weekend. But that didn't stop the professionals from giving it their best shot.
After claiming one of the top two positions in their first heats Friday, 32 surfers competed in the second heat on Saturday. The 16 finalists will compete again today with hopes of larger swells.
"When you lose, it especially feels frustrating, but at the same time, when it's this bad you can't be bummed," Barley said. "You're not necessarily losing because of skill. It's based on who caught a good wave, so you can't beat yourself up about it."
Barley won the division's final heat of the day, scoring a 6.6 out of a possible 10. He said he scouted an area in the water before his heat began and stayed there instead of getting impatient and moving to where there appeared to be more waves.
Aaron Cormican, who won the competition in 2009, also had luck finding waves and won his heat with an 8.2, the highest score of the day.
"Conditions were tough, but I found a fast wave, so I was stoked," Cormican said. "(The no-combination scoring) fits the format I like to surf. Crowd-pleasing surfing is what everyone wants to see, and that's what's the funnest."
In October, Cormican began shaping his own boards and says proving he can win on his own equipment is an extra incentive this year. He's competed at the annual competition since it began in 2005 and is just having fun surfing with some of his longtime friends.
Last year's champion, Evan Thompson, also won his heat Saturday and will be looking to return to the winner's stand today, but he may have to compete against his younger brother, Tristan, who also won his heat for the second consecutive day.
While all surfers are allowed a maximum of 10 attempts during their 20-minute sessions, most were lucky if they found five or six surfable waves, making it crucial for participants to give each attempt their best shot.
"It's the same amount of stress, but it's just a little less fun," said Fisher Heverly, an Emerald Isle native who also won his heat. "It's all smiles in the water, but in the back of your head you're hoping 'I hope I do better than he does.'"
Despite the smaller swells Saturday, spectators flocked to enjoy the surfing and sunshine. Event organizer Brad Beach said creating a family friendly atmosphere is the goal of the weekend.
"We're doing this to get more people interested in the lifestyle that we live as surfers, and we want to expose kids to that," Beach said.
The surfing will resume with the finals today at 8 a.m.
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In ACCA papers fifteen minutes are given to read the question paper . These fifteen minutes are also vital towards solving your whole paper as you solve in standard time of three hours .In these fifteen minutes you have to understand the requirements of the questions and then start thinking from where i should start solving the questions keeping in mind the requirements of questions and the structure of answers . So in short the trick is simply understand the requirements of questions and start planning of structures of answers. in these fifteen minutes . If you have done with this all and have some extra minutes then start drafting your answer on question paper , don,t waste your time !
Understand Question Requirements
Read requirements of the question and the question carefully . Don,t miss any point or line , understand it completely and then start solving the question . Understanding the question is very important , this will result in no cutting and clear to the point answer which examiner wants.
Answer to the Point
Marking scheme and answering to the point are relevant to each other . As above we have discussed how you should answer accordingly marking scheme the same case is here . When answering to the point you should try to write according to requirement , marks available for that query and the word used as query in question like as discuss , define , analyze , identify , explain , list etc. So this is a matter of common sense which applies here .
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Examiner wants and appreciates well-structured answers . Your answer should in adherence of questions requirements . The wording and solution should be simple and brief covering whole aspects of questions. This puts a good impression on examiner , the impression that you simply have tried your best to prepare your answers . And in case of time runs out, a solution just mentioning the key points of a question examiner may reward you a few good marks never thinking that the question is left incomplete. So always follow the required structure to gin some good marks easily.
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Unanswered question puts a bad impression on examiner . if there is a time management problem or you are shortage of time try to just t format the answer,s major points but remember just in case when you are unable to complete the solution . Examiner will understand your problem and will reward you some good marks . So if you are just leaving your question completely unanswered the you might loose your marks and examiner confidence and this may contribute towards your failure.
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Games blending elements of shooters and RPGs have been on the rise for the past few years, taking a variety of forms. The latest is Borderlands, which brings shotguns and sniper rifles to a massive world filled with quests and loot. Gather up your friends get ready to step over the border.
On the planet of Pandora, there are legends of a fabled vault full of alien weaponry, riches, and all things desirable. As one of several offworld fortune hunters, you arrive in the town of Fyrestone and take jobs from the locals, hoping that they'll provide clues leading to the vault. From the moment you step off the bus, you also begin receiving messages from a mysterious woman, encouraging you on your quest and insisting that the vault is more than just legend.
Story, however, isn't a major part of the Borderlands experience, with just a few bits of plot here and there until events start to pick up near the end of the game. The characters you meet have a bit of personality, but mostly serve as bulletin boards, with most of their dialogue taking the form of quest descriptions.
The world of Pandora is enormous, offering dozens of hours of exploration and hundreds of quests. Starting out, though, the pace can be fairly slow. You spend your first few hours retreading the same ground near Fyrestone, killing countless numbers of dog-like skags. It can start to feel a bit monotonous, but once you get away from town, the world opens up, and you soon find yourself fighting through caves, docks, canyons, and scrapyards. Getting you across all this terrain are two-man vehicles with a kick of nitrous boost, and you eventually open up a fast travel network that connects key locations.
Borderlands operates on a quest-based system. You'll receive new quests from characters or bulletin boards, head to waypoints to complete your goals, and come back to cash in for money, experience, and loot. Quests include minor tasks, like collecting boxes of tainted cigars or turning on windmills, as well as bigger jobs, like boss fights with bandit leaders or overgrown wildlife. Each one has a recommended experience level, and if you try to take them on too soon, you're taught the hard way to come back later.
The game is designed entirely with co-op in mind. You can play through from start to finish with three other friends, and invite other players to join your quest at any time. If there's a gap between experience levels, you'll have to stick to the lower-level quests, but as long as you're within ten levels of each other, you should be able to find things to do together. Wealth and experience are automatically shared among players, although you will have to communicate to divvy out gear and health. Two can also play via split-screen, although menus don't quite fit within the split frame.
There are plenty of incentives for playing with others. Enemy difficulty scales up with larger groups, increasing the chance that they'll drop better items. Working together, you can also heal teammates bleeding out or set someone to man a vehicle turret. If you want to fight each other to prove superiority or claim a rare item, you have two options. You can start a duel with another player anywhere on the landscape, but victory can feel a bit empty as the loser is left with low health. Your other choice is to seek out one of the arenas scattered throughout the landscape, where you can fight in spaces designed for multiplayer without any adverse consequences.
You can easily spend more than 30 hours completing Borderlands, and there's plenty of incentive to experience the world again and again with friends. The game starts out a bit slow, but it grows on you the more you play.
Borderlands looks and plays like a first person shooter, but with all the crazy augments and abilities of an RPG. Foremost in defining your experience is the class you choose at the start. There are four in all: the soldier who can deploy turrets; the berserker who can go into a bare-fisted rage; the hunter who has a dive-bombing falcon; and the siren who can phasewalk to slow time and flank enemies. As you progress, skill trees, class mods, and artifacts augment these abilities. A high-level siren's phasewalk can cause fire and electrical damage, while her melee attack puts enemies into a slow-motion daze.
Acquiring loot is a big part of gameplay, and as you pillage chests, lockers, and washing machines, you can hold a button to vacuum up all nearby cash and ammo, or to automatically swap out your weapon with one lying on the ground. Vending machines offer up more wares, regularly cycling in new inventory and periodically offering up special items. You can't keep more gear than you can carry, though, so you'll soon find yourself selling off old favorites. Early on, it can be tough to manage backpack space, but you can earn expansions by finding and repairing downed claptrap robots.
Borderlands features an enormous variety of guns and gear, a large part of which are randomly generated using any combination of different attributes, such as accuracy, fire rate, zoom, and elemental damage. There are pistols that light enemies on fire, sniper rifles that deal corrosive damage, and grenade modifications that turn them into bouncy or sticky variations. Instead of armor, you have regenerating shields, and some variations also restore your health. But not all items are random; exploration can lead you to some pretty sweet kit, like an alien sniper rifle that shoots lightning.
Enemy groups are ferocious and tend to get right in your face, and as you level up, an area's tougher opponents will become more prevalent. You also gain less experience for beating down weaker foes, or running over enemies with vehicles. And when you see a so-called badass variant of an enemy, you'd better watch out, because these vicious monsters can really put you to the test.
If your health is depleted, you'll have a brief opportunity to kill an enemy before you bleed out, and if you do, you'll get a second wind with full shields. It's a cool mechanic and welcome in the sometimes chaotic firefights.
Even if you clear an area, enemies and chests will respawn the next time you return, ensuring that there are no dead patches of terrain when you explore with friends. The AI sticks to its territory until you come too close or attack, which can be a little weird as some enemies seem to be staring right at you as you raise your weapon to aim.
Borderlands' distinct comic book aesthetic separates it from other games set in desert wastelands, although it can still look a bit familiar at times. The massive landscapes are peppered with some distinct landmarks, like unusual rock formations, or a city built in a landfill, and the enemy death animations can be particularly entertaining. There's an acute Western theme, with thick accents and ambient music evocative of tumbleweeds and dusty trails.
On the downside, the world can feel a bit stiff in some ways. NPCs and set piece items don't react when you shoot them, and there are no ripples when you drive through water. Textures take a bit to load in when you enter a new area and some close-up shots reveal pixelated shadows.
Borderlands is a bit of a grind-fest, but that's part of the fun, as you take on tougher enemies and hunt for bigger and badder gear. The co-op play is integrated seamlessly, and there's a huge world to explore with friends or on your own.
Reviewed on Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony Playstation 3.
Source: 2K Games


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"Holiday of Cinco de Mayo is minor event in Mexico"
Wed, May 5, 2010
"Holiday of Cinco de Mayo is minor event in Mexico"
by Oscar Casares
The Houston Chronicle, May 5, 2010
URL: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/6990059.html
With a brutal drug war still raging in the Mexican border towns of Reynosa and Ciudad Juarez, and now the fear of a strict immigration bill in Arizona that makes it a crime to not carry immigration documents, you might think Mexicans would look forward to something worth celebrating, like Cinco de Mayo. But for most Mexicans today is just another Wednesday, or el miércoles, the third day of the week. If they had to get up this morning for a job they are not particularly fond of, then they might have referred to it as el pinche miércoles! Today is also just a few weeks after Holy Week, the last time those who could afford it may have taken time off from work to celebrate anything. But otherwise, for the average Mexican, regardless of which side of the border they happen to live on, today is just another Wednesday. All of which is worth noting only because hundreds of cities across the United States, including some in Arizona, are about to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
Though many people in the U.S. regard this date as a celebration of Mexico's independence, in truth, Cinco de Mayo marks the Battle of Puebla and the Mexican army's defeat of a much larger and better-equipped French army attempting to conquer its weakened government. The victory was short-lived, as the French took over the country a year later and remained in power for the next three years. The battle itself reportedly lasted only from dawn to early evening on May 5, 1861. Compared to Mexico's fight for independence against the Spanish empire, a struggle that lasted for more than 10 years, or the U.S.-Mexico War, which led to the defeated nation losing two-thirds of its territory — including those areas now known as Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California — the Battle of Puebla was little more than a skirmish in the country's long and bloody history. Today in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo will be commemorated primarily in the state of Puebla and recognized during a small ceremony in the capitol.
The holiday, which has never really been much of one in Mexico, crossed over to this side of the border in the 1950s and 1960s, as civil rights activists were attempting to build harmony between the two countries and cultures. The date gained more attention in the 1980s when marketers, particularly beer companies, saw this as a perfect opportunity to capitalize on the celebratory nature of the holiday. This week Cinco de Mayo will be celebrated with festivals and parades in places like Raleigh, North Carolina; Midvale, Utah; Atlanta, Georgia; Omaha, Nebraska; some with large Mexican or Mexican-American populations but many without.
Truth is the more significant holiday for Mexicans is Dieciséis de Septiembre, the start of Mexico's struggle for independence after almost 300 years of Spanish dominance. In this case, the celebration begins late on September 15, the eve of the actual call for arms. The president of Mexico stands on the balcony of the national palace, gazing out at the hundreds of thousands of his countrymen gathered in the zocalo, and declares Mexico's independence from outside rule.
So why do we celebrate the lesser of the two Mexican holidays? One reason may be that Cinco de Mayo happens to fall closer to the start of the summer season, only a few weeks before Memorial Day; while Dieciséis de Septiembre, clearly more notable of the two holidays, has the misfortune of falling after summer and Labor Day, when everyone has gone back inside.
Of course, if you happen to not speak Spanish, Cinco de Mayo is much easier to pronounce, no matter of how many margaritas are involved. So a facility with the language and how this lends itself to marketing products around the holiday certainly must also play a role.
Just imagine a beer company trying to fit Dieciséis de Septiembre on a beer koozie.
Every year we prefer to celebrate Mexico's history on our terms, whether that history is accurate or only convenient. But then again, isn't the United States' relationship with Mexico all about convenience?
We want the cheap labor of undocumented workers — cheaper construction workers, cheaper maids, cheaper nannies, cheaper day laborers — but in many places like Arizona, they don't actually want these same people in our country. We want the benefits they provide, but we don't want to have to think about the cost of those benefits. We want their labor, but we don't want to have to think about them as anything other than labor. To do so would be to acknowledge them as people, acknowledge that they come with a history worth honoring, and maybe, even acknowledge that we are part of the reason they are now here in this country.
Casares, a native of Brownsville, is the author of Brownsville, a short story collection which was selected by American Library Association as a Notable Book of 2004, and Amigoland, the 2010 Mayor's Book Club selection. He is an Assistant Professor in the English Department at UT Austin, where he teaches creative writing.
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AS a yachtswoman she has single-handedly braved dangerous icebergs and treacherous conditions in the world's most terrifying seas.
But Lymington sailor Hannah White almost died after she was bitten by a spider and was infected with a deadly flesh-eating bug – while doing press ups in her local park.
The spider bit the 29-year-old's right thigh causing her leg to swell to twice its normal size.
She was put in quarantine and doctors told her she would die unless they removed part of her thigh.
However Hannah, who spent seven years as a professional sailor in competitions, including gruelling solo transatlantic races, managed to fight off the aggressive infection.
Now recovering at home she told the Daily Echo that she is lucky to be alive.
She said: "I honestly couldn't believe how quickly I deteriorated. One moment I was in the gym and having lunch with friends and the next I was in a hospital bed fighting the most aggressive infection.
"The hardest thing was that for 48 hours while I was in hospital it only got worse. The doctors were concerned and put me on standby for emergency surgery.
"I couldn't believe there I was discussing the possibility of having major surgery or possibly losing my leg."
Hannah, who is now a broadcaster and commented on the sailing events at this year's Olympics, said she got the bite while exercising in Regent's Park near her London home eight days ago.
When her thigh began to swell she went to an NHS drop-in clinic, where she was prescribed antibiotics and allowed home.
Within days the pain became unbearable and her parents, from Lymington, took her to A&E at St Thomas' Hospital in London.
At first doctors thought it was an abscess but then realised Hannah had the symptoms of the rare flesh-eating bug necrotising fasciitis, which occurs when certain bacteria gain access to the body through certain abrasions and can lead to multiple organ failure.
Doctors said the only way to kill the infection was to cut it out but thankfully, because she is fit and healthy with a strong immune system, Hannah's body began to fight the bug.
She said: "My friends and family were unbelievable and we just had to try and stay strong.
"I am now at home but I feel completely exhausted from fighting this.
"I have travelled the world doing potentially dangerous things and I have been fine. I still can't believe it."


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From: "Ernie Huntley" <>
Subject: Re: [B&D] How do I look up Bristol Workhouses in 1871 Census
Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 10:48:51 -0400
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Re Bristol Workhouses.
It's strange how one's memories are revived :over this past week or so, with
questions about Stapleton Workhouse , I keep recalling places which even as
late as the 1920s were called STAPLETON and when mentioned, usually meant
the Assylum.~~Hospital, located on Manor Road and also Blackberry HIll,
Fishponds, same thoroughfare but having 2 names.at the bend and start of the
hill.leading down to Snuff Mills on the River Frome: However from about
1945 it was known by other names, `Stapleton Hosp. Manor Park Hosp and I
think now called Blackberry Hill Hosp. This should NOT be cofused with
FRENCHAY Hosp, a few miles away.. I mention this only because throughout
many years, the name Workhouse conjured up different ideas re it's
residents; ie, down and out scroungers, `lower class poor who needed food
and lodgings~~this wasn't a freebie, they had to repay, by doing some work
to partially offset costs (hence Workhouse), One must realise, the CLASS
System was rampant and an accepted way of life. ~~You have it, good : You
Don't have it ~~Tough Luck.
But those Workhouses also had a hospital, where not only the poor or`down
and outers' were admitted but anyone who might need Medical help and this
is where the Class Distinction came in, It was frowned upon by the so
calleed `Upper Classes. although it doesn't mean some weren't admitted.
So don't give up re the loss of Stapleton Wokhouse, try Hospital instead..
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> Re > After years of searching, I untangled her sons life, he was left at
> the
> house where he was born, 11 Rose St, with a Diana LONG, and he lived with
> her until his marriage, He was called Thomas Morgan WILLIAMS, son of Mary
> Hello Pat.
> I don't know if this is of any help.
> In the 1871 census there is a Mary A LONG living at home with her mother
> Charlotte WILLIAMS in Temple district.
> Wonder if this might lead to something?
> Will send a copy of the image off list.
> Cheers,
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I am trying to incorporate some OpenGL code into my Kylix3 app, and have run across a difficulty not with OpenGL or Kylix, but C of all things.
in Kylix, there is the following typedef:
typedef struct QWidget__
int dummy;
} *QWidgetH
Now, I have a function that returns me a QWidgetH *, and I have another function that needs to have a QWidget__ * passed into it. My problem is:
What the heck does that typedef mean? I am familiar with 'tagging' a struct so you can reference it from within the struct.... but this is strange. What does:
typedef struct a__ {int dummy} *a mean? What do you think is the proper incantation of *'s and &'s to massage my QWidgetH * into a QWidget__ *?
Any help you can provide would be appreciated.


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Williams relishing chance to impress Pulis
6:08am Wednesday 5th March 2014
6:08am Wednesday 5th March 2014
HE'S been dubbed the Welsh Andreas Iniesta, but Jonathan Williams only focus at the moment is establishing himself at club level and impressing Newport's Tony Pulis, writes Michael Pearlman.
And Williams believes his revival can be perfectly timed after tipping Wales to qualify for Euro 2016.
The 20-year old is currently on loan at Championship outfit Ipswich Town, having failed to establish himself at parent club Crystal Palace since the appointment of Pulis.
However, with the former Stoke boss and contender to become Wales boss, Pulis, now at the helm at Selhurst Park, a Welsh invasion in South London has followed.
Cwmbran's Danny Gabbidon, Williams and Lewis Price already play for the Eagles and Joe Ledley and Wayne Hennessey were added in January.
Pulis has also made it abundantly clear that Williams does have a future under him.
"When I first came in Jonny had an injury," he told reporters. "He looked a bit rusty and in need of games. To be fair to him, he's trained a lot better during the last couple of weeks, and we needed to get him out to get some games.
"It had to be a club and a manager that we were happy with and Ipswich fit the criteria on both counts. It's a fantastic football club that has fantastic facilities and great support, and Mick McCarthy is a very good manager who will look after him.
"Johnny needs to play games. Whether we extend his loan we will decide in a month's time. Does he have a future at the club? He has a massive future at this football club."
Now Williams simply wants to impress in both the blue of Ipswich and the red of Wales.
"It's been an up and down season for me, the injuries, I've been unlucky and I'm back fit now and need game time, the decision to go to Ipswich was the right one.
"It's been tough, but I want to finish the season on a high.
"I've signed a new contract since Tony Pulis arrived, I want to be involved and hopefully we can stay in the Premier League.
"We are building a Welsh connection at the club, we only need about three more and we could field a Welsh XI!
"It's great to have so many of the lads around and we do get some stick from the other players, all the Welsh boys sitting together at dinner!"
Williams is extremely optimistic on what the future holds for him at national level.
"I am really looking forward to this game, we'll be looking to win and I'm delighted to be back in the Wales set-up," he said.
"My first reaction was to be excited; looking at the teams in the group I would say we are probably the second best team.
"Belgium will be getting better and better, but we showed we can get a result against them.
"It'll be Israel away, Andorra away; they'll be the games we need to pick up points in."
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Freedom Walk slated for Thursday evening
The public is invited to participate in Bemidji's annual "Freedom Walk" at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in the parking lot by Paul and Babe statues to the Beaux Arts Ballroom on the Bemidji State University campus.
A program will be held on campus from 6-7:30 p.m. to commemorate the civil rights legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The keynote speaker this year is
Jason Connell, the event's keynote speaker, will give a presentation titled "Changing the World 101."
Anyone wanting to participate in the event but unable to join the walk, can go directly to the BSU campus for the program portion.
The event, along with chili, cornbread, coffee and hot cider is free.
For additional information, contact Chinwuba Okafor at (218) 755-2713.


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Gran Canaria is the third largest and third highest of the Canary Islands. Like all its neighbours it was created by volcanic activity, which, however, dates back to about 2000 - 3000 years. So the prime forming factor on Gran Canaria was erosion, which formed deep canyon-like barrancos as well as huge erosion craters. The largest of these features is Caldera de Tejeda in the west of the island. To the north-east the caldera is bounded by the central highland of Gran Canaria, a pllateau-like plain with sudden drops of several 100m on all sides. Though the highest point of the island is Pico de la Nieve it central landmark is Roque Nublo.
Roque Nublo (cloudy rock or misty rock) itself is only 65m high but thanks to its central location on Tablon del Nublo, an elevated platform of the Cumbre Central it attracts attention from all sides. The rock is accompanied by lower Roque Rana to its south-west and stands at the north-western end of the plateau, virtually hovering above the caldera. Roque Nublo is a former volcanic plug, made up from red basalt, which is the most typical rock of the Canaries. Thanks to its solidity the rock withstood erosion much better than the surrounding volcanic ashes, which were washed away through Caldera de Tejeda to the sea. Similar plugs can be found inside the caldera: Roque Bentaiga and Roque Palmes.
As the main landmark of Gran Canaria, Roque Nublo can be very easily reached. There is a small parking lot close by and the hike to Tablon del Nublo takes little more than 30 minutes. On fine sunny days the plateau can be very crowded with tourists. Also, both Roque Nublo and Roque Rana are the most popular climbing destinations of the island (even though there are lots of opporunities on the nearby big walls of the Cumbre Central). The following section gives a brief overview over the routes.
Climbing Routes
Even though Roque Nublo is the most prominent climbing destination on Gran Canaria you will find little real information about its climbing routes on the web. There are two sites, which list routes but you won't find a topo there. The listed routes are all bolted sports climbing routes and include Roque Nublo and its neighbour Roque Rana. The below image by Jan van Genk shows four routes on Roque Rana's north face.
Getting There
Gran Canaria can be reached from any major European airport. Usually charter carriers fly there but the spanish airline Iberia has also regular flights. The airport is on the eastern coast of the island, far away from the tourist centres in the south.
- From the south
- From Maspalomas take GC60 through Fataga and San Bartolome to the saddle Cruz Grande.
- From the saddle stay on GC60 until you get to Ayacata.
- Turn onto GC600 which will take you to the parking lot at Roque Nublo.
- From the north
- From Telde take GC131 which turns into GC130, direction Pico de la Nieve. The road will hit GC150 right at Gran Canaria's highpoint.
- Stay on GC150 for a few metres, then turn onto GC600 to Ayacata.
When To Climb
Roque Nublo can be climbed all year round. There are rumours that once or twice a year there can be snow. So you might want to try on any other of the remaining 363 days of the year.
Red Tape
On Gran Canaria you can find all types of red tape. While the eastern half of the island is densely habitated and there are no restrictions to speak of, the centre of the island, Caldera de Tejeda, the Tamadaba Range and much of the southern highlands have been declared natural parks or monuments. In these parks accommodation (camping) is restricted to the designated sites (see above) and activities are limited to hiking along the designated trails.
Gran Canaria is a climbers' island with many locations all across the place. There used to be some red tape if you wanted to go climbing, but by 2013 no permits were required anymore - provided you don't start bolting new routes.
AccomodationOf course you can find a lot of hotels, fincas and casas on the island which you can book from any travel office. Those of you who prefer to camp are in for a pretty cumbersome process. There are two official campsites, both at sea level in the south of the island.
There are quite a number of camping zones in the central part of the island (see a list below). You can camp for free in these camping zones. The facilities are very basic. At most of them there are toilets and there is drinking water, sometimes fire pits. But you need a permit!
Somewhat inconveniently, you have to get your permit in Las Palmas (don't forget your ID). The address:
OIAC Cabildo Insular de Gran Canaria
Medio Ambiente
Pérez Galdós 53
35003 Las Palmas
The following campsites in the centre of the island (Artenara, Tamadaba and Tejeda) are maintained by OIAC. For more information and a PDF two pager on each campsite (as well as others) followthe OIAC link above.
- Zona de Acampada Bailico (Tejeda)
- Zona de Acampada Corral de los Juncos (Tejeda)
- Zona de Acampada Llanos de la Mimbre - Tamadaba (Agaete)
- Zona de Acampada Llanos de la Pez (Tejeda)
- Zona de Acampada Los Garajes de la Cumbre (Gáldar)
- Zona de Acampada Montaña de Artenara (Artenara)
- Zona de Acampada Presa de la Cueva de las Niñas (Tejeda)
- Zona de Acampada Roque García (Artenara)
Weather Conditions
There are several sites on the web which give you information on the weather on Gran Canaria. However, they all show the weather for the coastal regions (Playa dos Ingles or Las Palmas) which significantly differs from the weather in the mountains. Moreover weather conditions along the weather divide of Gran Canaria cannot be predicted accurately. The following table shows data for Las Palmas on the coast.
|Avg. day temp.[°C / °F]
|21 / 70
|21 / 70
|22 / 72
|22 / 72
|22 / 72
|23 / 73
|24 / 75
|25 / 77
|25 / 77
|25 / 77
|24 / 75
|22 / 72
|Avg. night temp.[°C / °F]
|16 / 61
|16 / 61
|16 / 61
|17 / 63
|16 / 61
|17 / 63
|18 / 64
|20 / 68
|20 / 68
|18 / 64
|18 / 64
|17 / 63
|Water temp.[°C / °F]
|19 / 66
|18 / 64
|19 / 66
|19 / 66
|19 / 66
|20 / 68
|22 / 72
|23 / 73
|23 / 73
|23 / 73
|21 / 70
|20 / 68
|Rainy days
The Canary Islands (as well as Madeira) are located in the trade wind zone. You almost always encounter northeastern winds which carry a lot of humid air. Being forced to climb to higher altitudes this moisture condenses into clouds. This in return means that most of the time the northeastern part of the islands is covered in clouds from altitudes of 1000m through 2000m.
The mountains themselves - being of the same altitude -finally stop the clouds so that on their southeastern slopes the clouds "run out". Roque Bentayga is located centrally in Caldera de Tejeda. While clouds often ooze across the caldera rim they hardly ever make it to its centre, so that Bentayga is in one of the driest and sunniest spots of the island.
Maps & Books
Regular Maps
- Gran Canaria
Kompass Map WK237
Kompass Verlag
- Gran Canaria North
Public Press Map 442
- Gran Canaria South
Public Press Map 443
Digital Maps
Kompass is the only company known to me which offers GPS digital Maps. In addition for those of you with Garmin GPS receivers there is a map source map set of all Canary islands out there.
- Gran Canaria
Kompass GPS4237
Kompass Verlag
- Inselkarten
OSM Topo Map of European Islands
Garmin Maps
My recommendation is a guidebook by Rother Verlag, available in English, German and Spanish. The book is an excellent hiking guide covering all the interesting areas of the island. Since it comes with small maps for each excursion it might even be used without a map to support them.
- Gran Canaria
Izabella Gawin
Rother Verlag
ISBN 978-3-7633-4816-9 (English)
ISBN 978-3-7633-4711-7 (Spanish)
ISBN 978-3-7633-4000-2 (German)
- Gran Canaria - Guia de escalada deportiva
Christian Fernandez del Valle
Published: Islas Canarias (2011)


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Polyp Stopper: Controversial drug may prevent colon growths
An anti-inflammatory drug currently prescribed for arthritis and pain can prevent formation of precancerous growths in the colon and rectum, two analyses suggest. The drug might be especially valuable for people at high risk of developing these kinds of polyps, the data show.
However, regulatory clearance of the drug, called celecoxib, for cancer prevention is far from assured. Two nearly identical trials began in 1999 and 2001 but were stopped in 2004 when more than the expected number of participants developed heart problems while taking the drug, a COX-2 inhibitor.
Pfizer, which markets the drug under the name Celebrex, funded one of the two trials. Since 2005, the company has been required to sell celecoxib with a warning label about its heart risks.


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KOBE, Japan, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- A simple blood test can reveal the state of a person's body clock and whether they are a night owl or a morning person, Japanese researchers say.
Writing in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers said two blood samples taken 12 hours apart showing the concentration of hormones and amino acids can reveal an individual's personal body time, the Los Angeles Times reported Monday.
That body time, knows as the circadian rhythm, regulates many cycles in the human body such as sleep, digestion and metabolic processes and can be thrown off by shift work, jet lag or an irregular lifestyle.
The 12-hour method of blood testing can pinpoint personal body time to within 3 hours, the researchers said.
It examines the level of 50 different metabolites and compares them to a timetable, lead author Takeya Kasukawa, a genomicist with the RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology in Kobe, Japan, said.
The findings could benefit those who are dieting, since eating at the wrong point of a circadian cycle can lead to putting on weight.
They could also be important for people taking medication with severe side effects, such as certain anti-cancer drugs that are most effective when taken at specific body times but can be toxic at other times.


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Photographer's Note
I know, we have some Big players on this site who take wonderful documentary images..that have great value in our history(Gert's PF).I'm a small fish, trying to learn how to swim from the big ones...:-D.
Many times when we pass by Newark on Wednesday morning, there are a lot of people near the Castle, I thought it was a sort of market, but never had had a look, only a couple of days ago,I learnt that the auction house near by auction some 'unsuitable items' on the ground there rather than inside the house, there were some bikes for sale, it was unbelievably cheap, he bought a small bike which was in very good condition about £10. Some people walked out with good bikes that didn't cost much...Obviously such event would generate a small crowd, it's difficult to get an ideal photo.
I'll upload the following shots to workshop for you to have a look as well.. especially his bike. Thanks for looking.
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holmertz (64528) 2014-08-01 9:46
Hello Jasmine,
Your description of me is overwhelming, and I think rather exaggerated, but thank you so much for your kindness anyway.
I think with this photo you are quickly reaching the average tuna fish size. It's a perfect street photo with lots of very telling gestures and expressions, everybody being too busy to notice a lady discreetly pointing her camera towards them.
I just wonder how a good bike could be as cheap as £10. Were they stolen and confiscated by the police but never claimed by the owners?
Kind regards,
Mesut09 (884) 2014-08-01 10:48
The visage of people are very funny during the auction :)) I have a bike at home but no time to ride it :) I would like to listen the bargain about the bike auction:)) Thanks for the photo..
Mesut :)
williewhistler (16606) 2014-08-01 11:00
Hello Jasmine,
you have captured the moment that cash changed hands perfectly, it`s a fine street scene full of interesting characters each one playing their part in a beautifully composed photograph.
The gestures and discerning glances are an absolute delight.
Warm regards Les.
No_One (4) 2014-08-01 11:38
Hi Jasmine
Wherever there are people, a market will be nearbY and such has been the case for so very long. This is an interesting urban and daily life scene, and that is a fine bike for a tender! The expressions of th men present remind me of the horse fairs you sometimes see in Ireland.
All the best
danos (105238) 2014-08-01 14:19
Hi Jasmine,
nice the view of the street image with the price of the small bike to ne only £10.I'd like to have one in this very very low price.Excellent the informative note with the other photos in the WS to complete pefect the whole story about it.
snunney (113572) 2014-08-02 2:51
Hello Jasmine,
A fine daily life image captured right at the point of sale! I like the expressions and stances adopted by the principal protagonists with the two guys in the background playing a watching brief. Capturing daily life can be a bit hit and miss, but I think you have hit the spot here.
tyro (26392) 2014-08-02 4:13
Hi Jasmine,
You have given us an interesting note and three very interesting photographs. And, like Gert and Claude, you are becoming an expert street photographer too!
Together with your note, these three pictures really tell a story - and an interesting one too. If ever I decide that I need to buy a new bike, I shall certainly consider heading to Newark to buy one here. Ten pounds for a good bike is a real bargain!
All photographs are well seen and well taken and of excellent technical quality - perfect "decisive moment" uploads for TE!
Kind Regards,
Royaldevon (48467) 2014-08-04 2:55
Hello Jasmine,
I love auctions, though I haven't been to many recently.
They do create a great sense of excitement and, as you note, real bargains can be obtained.
You have captured some excellent body language and there is such intensity in the dealings that no-one is aware of you. I must say, you were very brave. There is always a fear that people will demand an explanation if they notice you photographing them!
Have a lovely day,
Bev :-)
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|February 6, 2011, 01:31 PM
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Mini-14 factory folding stock?
For a long time I have been trying to find a reasonably priced wood/metal factory folding stock for a mini-14 rifle or at least a lookalike, but have had no luck. I don't know what it is about that stock but I love the way it looks and have to find one.
I want to know if there are any companies that produce folding stocks like the original factory ones from the 80's, or if ruger still even makes them ( I have heard that they do not offer them to general public, but that was like 5 years ago. )
I also want to know if anyone has had experience with these folding stocks and knows if they will fit the newer 580 / 581 series minis.
( I am aware of ATI, butler creek, and a few others that make folders for mini-14 rifles, but they look nothing like the original & are cheesey at best.)
---> So far it seems like the consensus is that you can't really get these stocks anymore for less than $400 (a crap-ton considering how simple it is). I say we all start pestering the heck out of Ruger, to get them to bring back these classic stocks. I am sure they would not lose any money on it considering people are willing to pay hundreds of dollars for a used one.
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|February 6, 2011, 06:43 PM
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I too want a factory folder. And I'd like to know if they fit 580's. Probably not. Saw an old ss mini with a factory folder at a gunshow this weekend, and the guy wanted $1100!
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|February 6, 2011, 07:47 PM
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The factory folders will cost you around $450 if you can find one. Search Ebay and Gunbroker for the folders. Occassionaly you will find an aftermarket one made by Falcon and these are close to the original factory. I've seen these go for as low as $200.
I am still kicking myself for passing up a GB factory folder for $450 right after the ban sunsetted.
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There have been a couple of post on Perfect Union Board with the late model minis that will fit a factory folder. I recently purchased a 184xxx factory folder (blued) that belonged to a friend of mine who passed away. He was the original owner and it was and is "UNFIRED" . It is in perfect condition. According to Ruger it was born "June of 1983". Factory folders command high dollars. Attached is a pic of it alongside of my modified 186xxx Check it out.............Joe
|February 7, 2011, 02:07 AM
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My mini had a Ruger folder on it when I sold it (silly me) It was great to store the rifle and only OK to use, the metal was cold when you put your cheek to it and there were other detractors I can't remember, but it was serviceable.
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|February 7, 2011, 11:23 AM
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try Butler Creek. It's rock solid and available for something like $70-$80/each.
|February 7, 2011, 05:40 PM
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I would have bought a BC but I don't like the plastic. When it is folded up I find that the end of the stock is right in the way of where I like to hold on to and is a little awkward feeling.
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|March 5, 2012, 12:03 AM
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Some people might consider the Federal Ordnance stocks to be comparable to the OG folding stocks. I actually like how they fold under the rifle instead of to the side. I hear one of the drawbacks is that the stock can't be folded with a 30 round magazine attached. Doesn't matter much though because in my opinion both the stock and a 30 round mag are pretty unnecessary. It does look pretty awesome though.
Regardless of the stock, you should make sure it has the stock reinforcement and forend liner. They can be purchased through midway if it doesn't have them. I'd go with the stainless over the blued.
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|March 5, 2012, 09:35 AM
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You can find factory folding stocks for $350-$400; that's just what they sell for. Yes, there was an aftermarket stock made that look very similar to the factory Ruger folder. You would have to look really close to tell the differences. These clone stocks are even harder to find and they still sell for about $250 if you were to find one. They are pretty good quality, though.
There was also an underfolder made for the Mini-14. They look like the factory folder, except the stock folds under like an AK-47 rather than to the side. These are pretty good quality and would give you a similar "look" to the factory folder. I've seen the underfolders sell for $150-$200, and it's been a number of years since I've seen one for sale.
One other alternative is a SCAR (Sage) stock. It's made of milled aluminum and you can add a folding stock to it (comes with AR type stock)
|September 7, 2012, 06:29 PM
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Why are these things so rare? A quick GIS plus the priced tag on some used ones shows there's a pretty big market for these. I'm kind of surprised no one seems to make an after market wooden folding stock... or that Ruger doesn't re-introduce them. Hell, I'd buy one.
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|September 7, 2012, 08:51 PM
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Why are Ruger factory folding stocks so rare?
People who have them generally don't part with them.
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|September 8, 2012, 09:42 AM
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They are rare because they can't be easily replicated. You can't just take a Mini-14 stock, cut it down and make a factory (styled) folder. There were some aftermarket folders that come close to the look and feel of the factory folder. There was even a neat underfolder version that I like - I've seen those sell for about $250. Factory folding stocks go for roughly $400, when you can find them.
Ruger never sold their factory folding stocks to the public, so they had to be married to a Mini-14. The Buttler Creek stocks work, but they are ugly (IMHO). I paid about $400 for a Sage-SCAR stock for my AC-556, and then bought the parts to make it a side-folder (I don't like the AR look for the Mini-14.) The Sage stock is far more practical and comfortable than the original folder. I have put my side-folding stock safely away, but would never part with it.
|September 8, 2012, 01:57 PM
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I wish there was even a company that made a wood after market replica... there's just no way to even get one. It's kind of frustrating. Anyway, I e-mailed Ruger to ask why they don't make them anymore (they make an ugly synthetic one) and if they ever planned to re-release the wood one. Maybe that will help let them know there's a market.
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|September 8, 2012, 04:11 PM
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So I went to Perfect Union and found the image of the near-factory folding stock. It was the second version of RamLine and the distinction is the AR style grip. Go to this link and look at image #7:
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|September 9, 2012, 06:25 AM
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Unfortunately, RamLine doesn't seem to make those anymore. Even the after market guys stopped making the wood folder.
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SPECIFICATIONS:Mfg Item Num: 226BR22BAS Category: FIREARMS - HANDGUNS Type :PistolAction :Single/DoubleCaliber :22 Long RifleBarrel Length :4.55 in Capacity :10 + 1Safety :DecockerGrips :PolymerSights :FixedWeight :34 ozFinish :Black


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WW2 US Navy shirt and trousers, small, seaman 2nd class
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This is a WW2 Navy shirt and trousers. The rank is seaman 2nd class (note the two white lines on the sleeves). The shirt is a size small, and measurements can be seen in the pictures. The trousers are 28 (waist) by 31 (inseam) with 44(out).Don't miss out on this great offer! Check out my other items! Please Send ALL Inquiries via the eBay messaging system.
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