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Can a new UN emergency fund help southern Africa?
The United Nations is set to overhaul its humanitarian response system, but will this be enough to tackle complex emergencies such as the evolving crisis in southern Africa?
A new Humanitarian Emergency Fund, which received initial pledges of US$ 175 million towards a US$ 500 million target at the Millennium Summit in September, is due to be operational by early next year, subject to final approval by the UN General Assembly.
The fund should speed up delivery of relief supplies in the event of natural disasters, like the tsunami, and allow for more timely interventions in crises such as those in Niger and the Darfur region of Sudan. But with its launch planned for next year, the fund may be in place too late to alleviate the situation in the southern African nations of Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Under-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs Jan Egeland said he regretted that the fund was not already operational as this would have allowed the UN to jump-start its aid operations in southern Africa, where an estimated 12 million people face malnutrition.
The UN launched a flash appeal in August for US$ 88 million to provide food aid, seeds and fertilizers for the hardest-hit country, Malawi, where up to 5 million of the 12 million population are at risk following failure of the all-important maize crop. But responses trickled in too late to buy agricultural inputs for the October planting season, which would have reduced Malawi's dependency on emergency relief next year.
"Some win and some lose, and Malawi is now losing," Egeland said at a recent press conference. "It drowned in the drama of so many other things," he said in reference to disasters, such as the hurricanes in the Americas.
With an average four-month time lag before aid pledges actually reach recipients, the World Food Programme (WFP) has warned of a race against time in raising funds to avert starvation. Villagers in worst affected areas have already started eating water lily roots, which lack nutritional value but are one of the few sources of food available.
"My children have all suffered from diarrhoea as a result of eating the water lilies. But I have no choice but to dive for them because there's nothing else [to eat]," said Dona Kijani, a mother of three young children in the village of Chigayeni in southern Malawi. Her husband died last year, leaving her to cope on her own.
Malawi's Ministry of Health in the capital Lilongwe was due to conduct a nutrition assessment in October in the most vulnerable regions of the country. But even before the latest crisis, some 48% of children aged under five were classed as stunted — an indication of long-term chronic malnutrition — and 5% suffered from wasting as a result of acute malnutrition.
More than 1000 acutely malnourished children were admitted to nutrition rehabilitation units (NRUs) in August, compared to 775 children in the same month last year.
The Saint Montfort NRU in the southern district of Chikwawa, for instance, admitted 23 children in August, a rise of 130% over during the same period in 2004. Nursing officer Gertrude Mkwapu said admissions rose further in September and were expected to climb in the looming "lean season" ahead of harvest next March.
Malawi's high rate of HIV infections — an estimated 14.2% of adults aged 15 to 49 live with the virus — has intensified the crisis. Mkwapu said almost half the acutely malnourished children in her wards were HIV positive. She and other health professionals said that complications due to malaria were likely to surge in the November rainy season.
The village of Napasha in southern Malawi provided a snapshot of the crisis. Around 48 of the 400 households contained AIDS orphans dependent on humanitarian aid and a further eight households had chronically sick people. Local government officials said the pandemic was depriving Malawi's rural community of the necessary manpower to tend the fields, which were in any case barren because of the drought.
Some people living in Napasha were in despair. Monica Kasitomu said she had to look after her three grandchildren since their mother and father died last year and was totally dependent on WFP distributions of maize and oil handed out to the most vulnerable families in the village.
"I'm getting older and older and soon I won't be able to take care of them," she fretted. "There's not enough food and there's no money to buy clothes so they can go to school."
Dr Emilienne Anikpo, Senior Adviser for WHO's Department of Health Action in Crises, said the "triple threat" of the deteriorating HIV/AIDS situation, food insecurity and the eroding institutional capacity to deliver basic social services in Malawi and neighbouring countries — partly because of the lack of human resources — was reversing southern Africa's development gains and leaving it more vulnerable to disasters.
After the severe drought of 1992, short-term humanitarian interventions helped the region back onto the road of development. In comparison, after the large-scale interventions in 2002, some 5 million people remained extremely vulnerable and unable to provide their own food needs. The current drought can only increase this vulnerability, warned Anikpo. "There is a need for a combination of short-term response and long-term prevention measures," Anikpo said.
The proposed UN humanitarian emergency fund should at least smooth the way for short-term response by allowing for a greater degree of predictability. It is intended to replace the existing Central Emergency Response Fund, whose loan facility of US$ 50 million, was shown to be woefully inadequate to cope with the urgent demands of the Asian tsunami of December 2004 and a crisis like the one in Darfur in Sudan.
Although details are still to be finalized, Egeland said most of the fund would be in the form of grants which could be released within three to four days of a request.
Clare Nullis Kapp, Lilongwe.


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Should Texas Allow Beer to be Sold Before Noon on Sundays?
This past Sunday, I got up way early to do some stuff, then get ready to crack open a few beers to watch the Dallas Cowboys game. The only problem was, I was out of beer, and by the time I got done with my stuff and went to the store, it was not noon yet. Yep, the 'blue law' got me again.
If you're not familiar with what the 'blue law' is, it's basically a law that prohibits the sale of liquor on Sundays, and you can't buy beer until after noon. Also, in Texas, car dealerships have a choice to be open on either Saturday or Sunday – not both days.
Now, I got up about 6:30am to go play disc golf. After my game, I went home and and did some lawn work which included mowing, trimming and edging – about 2 hours worth of some pretty hard work. After sweating my rear end off, I went to the store to get a few things, and thought that I would pick up some beer to drink while I watched the Cowboys game. But, I forgot it was Sunday and since it was not noon yet, I couldn't buy it.
Why in the wide world of sports, can we not buy beer in Texas before noon on Sundays?
I mean, I know why (blue law), but why is it still in effect? I wasn't trying to throw down a big 'ol party or anything like that. I just simply wanted a beer after working my butt off, but couldn't because of the 'blue law'.
I just don't get it.
I know the reasoning behind the 'blue law' and all of that, but, come on man…it's 2012 for crying out loud! Shouldn't it be our right to be able to buy beer before noon? What if my religion called for a beer to be consumed before noon every Sunday?
Look, my whole world doesn't revolve around beer, for the most part. But, by gosh, if I want a beer after doing some hard work on a Sunday, I should be able to buy myself a beer or two. I'm not talking about buying a bottle of Jack and going to town on it, I'm just talking about beer. Yes, I realize that I could have bought the beer the day before, but that is not the point. The point is, not being able to buy beer before noon, in my opinion, is just downright UN-American.
What are your thoughts on the 'blue law' in Texas?

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Roland HP504 Digital Piano, Rosewood
Roland HP504 Digital Piano, RosewoodDetails
Roland's HP-504 Digital Piano is the most affordable piano in Roland's HP range. The Note Voicing feature allows you to tailor each note to your own requirement. The HP-504 has a classic, smart design that is specifically done to suit any home. The HP-504 is the ideal digital piano for your home thanks to a smart look, great sound and many features.
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Roland Authentic Grand Acoustic Sound
With the Roland HP504 Digital Piano you get Roland's advanced SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine that delivers the rich tones of an authentic acoustic grand. This has been enhanced even further for the HP-504 with the Dynamic Harmonic feature for fortissimo playing, providing a unique tonal character and powerful sound. New Individual Note Voicing lets you customise the sound of each note adjusting pitch, volume and character.
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- Keyboard: 88 Keys with Escapement and Ivory Feel
- Touch Sensitivity: 5 Types, Fixed Touch
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- Pedals: Damper, Soft, Sostenuto
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- MIDI Format: GM2, GS, XGlite
- Max Polyphony: 128 Voices
- Temperament: 8 Types, Selectable Temperament Key
- Master Tuning: 415.3 - 466.2 Hz
- Grand Piano: 14
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- Volume Level (SPL): 106dB
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- Weight: 51.5kg
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Issue No. 06 - Nov.-Dec. (2012 vol. 29)
pp: 44-51
DOI Bookmark: http://doi.ieeecomputersociety.org/10.1109/MS.2012.129
Michel Ilkiewicz , Inspearit
Jean-Louis Letouzey , Inspearit
To date, several methods are available for estimating the technical debt present in an application's source code. The SQALE (software quality assessment based on life-cycle expectations) method provides guidance for managing this debt. This article provides some implementation recommendations the authors learned from coaching and assisting large organizations in setting up and using SQALE.
Investments, Risk management, Reliability, Monitoring, Standards organizations, Source coding, SQALE, technical debt, quality, source code, quality model, analysis model
Michel Ilkiewicz, Jean-Louis Letouzey, "Managing Technical Debt with the SQALE Method", IEEE Software, vol. 29, no. , pp. 44-51, Nov.-Dec. 2012, doi:10.1109/MS.2012.129


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Warriors vs. Lakers Free Pick
LOS ANGELES, CA (ATS Consultants) – The Warriors are in L.A. tonight to take on the Lakers at 10:30PM ET. Will Golden State roll as a 6-point favorite?
View Current 2013 NBA Finals Odds
ODDS: Oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Lakers are 6-point home underdogs versus the Warriors, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 206.5 points. Golden State is 8-4 overall and 3-3 on the road, while Los Angeles is 5-7 overall and 4-3 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Lakers opened as 5-point underdogs but the spread has been bet up to 6 at most online and Vegas sports books, while the total opened at 205 and has been bet up to 206.5.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the current wagers placed on tonight's game, 67% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Warriors. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided to get the most updated public betting numbers.
NBA FREE PICK: Take Golden State. According to latest NBA trends, the favorite is 5-1 against the spread in the last six games between these two teams and the Warriors are 8-3 against the number in their last 11 games versus the Lakers. The Warriors are also 4-1 against the number in their last five road games, 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 games following a straight up loss and 18-8-1 ATS in their last 27 games overall. The Lakers are also 1-4-2 ATS in their last seven Friday games, 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games versus Pacific opponents and 1-3-1 ATS in their last five games versus Western Conference foes.
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Housing Quality in the Forward Contracts Market
Developers often conduct forward sales (or presales) before building completion to relieve financial risk and burden. However, there are worries that housing units sold in this way will turn out to be substandard because developers, who have been paid for the unfinished units, may have incentives to cut costs by lowering the quality. This is a typical moral hazard problem. Nonetheless, forward sales have been very popular in some Asian cities such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan. A plausible explanation is that the market has efficiently adjusted the forward price for this potential quality problem according to developers' reputations. This paper aims to theoretically explain and empirically test (1) whether reputation is reflected in forward prices and (2) whether the expected quality level matches with the actual quality level. Using the forward and spot sales data of the Hong Kong real estate market, we found that even though housing quality was not observable during presales, the market was able to capitalize developers' reputations into forward prices accurately. This suggests that the optimal strategy for developers is to stick to the quality level implied by their reputations. Copyright Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2007
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Issue (Month): 3 (April)
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Piazza and Co. reflect on Shea
Piazza and Co. reflect on Shea moments
"It's not much, boys," Pratt said, "but it's home."
Admittedly, Shea Stadium may not have the appeal of the Yankee Stadiums, the Fenway Parks or the Wrigley Fields of the world, and Piazza laughs when imagining how far from it the park can really seem. But there is a certain energy Piazza senses when it's the eighth inning, there are men on base and the crowd anticipates the big hit.
At that moment, no opponent wants to play there, not because of its rusty exterior but because of the noise pulsing through the field. At that moment, the Mets practically own this city.
And at that moment -- like the top three all-time moments at Shea Stadium as voted on by the fans and revealed in a news conference Friday -- the home team senses the arrival of another classic memory.
"You feel that buzz and everybody anticipating that big hit," Piazza said. "It's an energy that I've never seen duplicated anywhere."
Piazza was joined by a cross-section of Mets legends Friday, which ranged from Darryl Strawberry of the 1986 World Series championship team to Tom Seaver and Bud Harrelson of the '69 World Series champs. Each represented one of the fans' greatest remembrances at Shea, counting down from the No. 3 choice of Seaver's Mets, to Piazza's home run post-Sept. 11 at No. 2, and Strawberry's club coming in at No. 1.
But they were each flattered to just be a lasting image in the club's history -- well, maybe not Seaver, who jokingly read the list upside down and fancied his team to be the greatest. Seaver, probably the best pitcher in the team's history, recalled his one hit allowed in the "Imperfect Game" in 1969 and reminded everyone who would listen that he had 311 career wins and a 2.86 career ERA.
"And 12 or 13 home runs," Seaver added.
The final homestand
• Mets greats, fans say goodbye
• Mays' presence inspires awe
• Farewell comes too soon
• Amazin' greats take last look
• Shea's list of lasts
• Fans remember the magic
• Memorable moments: 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1
• Great moments at Shea Stadium
• Bauman: Saying goodbye to Shea
• Doc, Straw took Shea by storm
• Memories: Tom Seaver | Keith Hernandez
• Shea continues to embrace 1969, 1986
• Shea Stadium-Citi Field FAQ
• Farewell Shea Stadium: Complete coverage
Sights and Sounds
Shea La Vie: MLB.com covers closing
Legends reflect after finale
A Shea retrospective
Legendary Mets gather at Shea
Piazza shares Shea memories
Tom's terrific memories
Summers of '69 and '86 revisited
Shea Stadium in pictures
The finale: Pregame | Fans | Game action | Ceremony
The history: 1964-1980 | 1986-2000 | 2000-2007
"Seven home runs," Harrelson said, poking fun at his measly career total as he was introduced.
While Harrelson wasn't a power hitter by any means, his memories of Shea Stadium are that powerful. As a coach in 1986, he saw Seaver in the stands during Game 6 of the World Series, sticking out his thumb and pinky to make a phone sign, telling Harrelson to call him after the Red Sox disturbed the Mets' title hopes. Then, the ball went through Bill Buckner's legs and Harrelson was running with Ray Knight all the way to home plate for the winning run.
At least he was there, unlike when Harrelson was up in Watertown, N.Y., serving military duties during Seaver's bid for a no-hitter in 1969. Bar patrons accompanying him near the television made him angry, helping him realize what he wasn't there to see.
"They were all looking at me saying, 'Look what you are missing,' " Harrelson said.
Harrelson knew what he was not there for. It was like what Seaver explained when he recalled a sensation of levitation while playing at Shea Stadium. And they all wanted to be a part of it.
Strawberry, who played with the Mets from 1983-90, will always hold the '86 championship as his favorite career moment. The worst?
"The saddest day in my life was when I left the Mets," Strawberry said, explaining his love for the uniform and the stadium, despite a sometimes contentious relationship with the fans. "If they booed me, I'd hit two home runs and I wasn't coming out. To be honest, I really enjoyed when they booed me.
"It's just an honor to be here."
Jon Blau is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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And seeing as I haven't used my GW2 one... you get the point.
Anyone else have trouble resetting their password or logging in?
ive a simular (or maybe the same) problem, i too couldnt remember it so when i tried to reset it i get
It's causing me stress, so that "stress test" seems to be working :S
I kept trying, and in the end I got a message saying it was resetted succesfully. But even after that I could not log in with the new password.
You can still install the game though using this link from the beta forums:
Since most of you don't seem able to log in, here is some info on the Beta forum. Maybe you can install the game using the links like this.
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If you're having technical issues, please visit http://support.guildwars2.com.
The Guild Wars 2 Client
Follow the instructions below to download the client. Once you've obtained the client, we recommend that you allow it to update overnight, as there will still be a large number of files that will need to be downloaded before you can play the game. Make sure that you have at least 15 GB of space available on your PC's hard drive.
German or French versions of the download instructions are available here:
Download-Anweisungen: Deutsch
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Download Instructions
In order to participate in the beta, you will need to download and fully update the game client, as detailed in the steps below. We recommend that you begin downloading the client as soon as possible so you are ready for the upcoming event beginning this Friday at noon PDT (GMT -7).
During this beta there is no installer, so use these directions to manually download and copy Guild Wars 2 to a folder on your hard drive.
Download the Guild Wars 2 executable file. If prompted, be sure to click "Save" or "Save As," not "Run".
Copy the executable file from the location where you downloaded it, typically your Downloads folder, to the folder on your computer where you wish to install the game. The folder where you place the executable file is the folder the game will use to download and store its data. Note: If you use Windows Vista or Windows 7, it is recommended that you install the game in a location other than the Program Files folder. Alternatively, you should run the game as an administrator.
Run the executable file from its final location.
Allow the game to patch the necessary data from our file servers.
Be sure to keep your client updated throughout the week by starting up the game and allowing it to patch. This will ensure that you have a minimal number of files to download when you begin playing this weekend.
If you want to run the client overnight, you can create a shortcut and have it run with the command-line argument of "-image," which will tell the game to shut down once it has patched to the latest version. You can do this by right-clicking the shortcut, choosing "Properties," and adding "-image" (without the quotes) to the end of the "Target" field.
Although for me the installer will not go past "Checking for Updates" since some kind of firewall seems to block the access that the launcher has, most likely the uninstallable AVG.
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It won't even let me login even though I know my password -_-
And yes it won't let me change it either.
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TakingBackAndy 5 years ago#6
Did you link your account to your Guild Wars account?
That seems to be the problem - try using the other email and password.
I thought it would be using the newer email I put in, but apparently it links it to the older one... Little annoying.
"If you linked your Guild Wars 2 account to an existing Guild Wars account, then you'll be able to play in the Beta Weekend Events using your existing Guild Wars account name and password. The updated email address we asked for during registration is just for sending you news and updates, all of which will be posted on http://www.guildwars2.com/.
Please Note: We are not able to unlink the Guild Wars account you linked during registration. However, we will provide the ability to change the email / username of your original Guild Wars account at a later date."
It's time to kick ass and chew bubble gum. And I'm all out of gum.
That would suck, I had to rebuy GW1 because my password wasn't working anymore and the support team couldnt help me unless I remembered the name of a char on my account (I couldnt after 5 years).
I rebought GW and linked it to a new gmail account I made especially for that.
For GW2 I still used my usual account, so that could mean I will be locked out of my GW2 account from the start?
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@TakingBackAndy Thanks a lot, that helped!
And I'm looking forward to FINALLY being able to change the email on my original account since the provider I had for it doesn't exist anymore.
Got logged on now, thanks again :)
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Jackofshadows55 5 years ago#9
If you linked your gw1 account you use that earlier servers were busy so try again later if your already using right info
So managed to download the whole thing, but it is as I feared: I cannot log on ingame either.
I hope support will actually support this time and not tell me to buy another copy of GW2 and register it to a different email.
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Chapter 1 : Prologue
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If youre not in Gryffindor, well disinherit you, said Ron, but no pressure.
Lily and I had laughed when my Dad said this. The Potter/Weasley clan was standing at Platform 9 ¾ watching steam billow out of the scarlet Hogwarts Express. My older sister Rose and Albus Potter were both on their way to Hogwarts for the first time. Lily and I were not old enough, so we felt free to laugh casually at my fathers comment, but Rose looked terrified at the prospect of being sorted into a house besides Gryffindor. I was too young at the time to realize that there was some truth to what my father said. Of course the statement was extreme and meant to be sarcastic, but later I finally realized that he was really saying, If youre not in Gryffindor, Im going to be disappointed. And as it turned out, Rose was not the one who had anything to worry about. It was me.
My dad was really excited when I started school. I think he hoped that I would finally shake my shy, quiet behavior and blossom into a true Weasley. Unfortunately my whole Hogwarts career got off on the wrong foot. I distinctly remember walking into the Great Hall for the first time with Lily. I was the shortest of the group and had trouble seeing what we were walking to. Lily gave my hand an encouraging squeeze and told me that James and Rose were waving enthusiastically from the Gryffindor table. I just nodded quietly, feeling insanely ill as we reached the front of the room where the Sorting Hat was waiting for us. As the Sorting Hat sung its song, I concentrated on keeping the Pumpkin Pasties I had on the train down. The more I tried not to think about being sick in front of the entire school, the more nauseous I felt. I watched with a blank stare as the cluster of first years around me began to disappear. My attention was claimed for a few seconds when Lilys name was called. She looked nervous, but she was nervous in a graceful and charming way. The Sorting Hat, as patched and frayed as ever, was placed upon her head, and I crossed my fingers for her in my pockets. The Hat considered things for a few moments but then, of course, bellowed,
GRYFFINDOR! There was an ear-splitting cheer from the Gryffindor Table as James, Rose, Fred, and the rest of the Potter/Weasley clan stood up, stamping their feet and yelling. Lily turned bright red, but it was obvious how pleased she was. She winked happily at me as she skipped her way towards acceptance. I, on the other hand, went back to feeling ill. Considering my last name starts with W it was no surprise that I was the last name to be called. I could feel everyone, and I mean everyone, watching me. I felt so nervous and embarrassed that I did not hear it when my named was called. Nor did I hear it the second time. By the third time Professor McGonagall, who was still Headmistress at that time, came over to me and spoke,
Mr. Weasley, we havent all day. I jumped in surprise as I came out of my terrified trance. On shaking limbs I stumbled to the stool and collapsed onto it. It felt like an eternity before Professor McGonagall came over and placed the Sorting Hat on my head. The hat dropped well over my eyes and was stopped only by my rather prominent ears. I was thankful to be staring at black fabric instead of the other students. The Hat started talking in my ear almost instantly.
Yet another Weasley, it croaked. I gulped, hoping this would be quick. Yet as where to put you, I am not sure there is certainly something but is it the same?
I really didnt know what the Hat was going on about, so I just clutched the stool with my hands even harder. The Hat was silent for a full minute. My nervousness was starting to escalate to an overwhelming level. Finally the Hat murmured something terrifying in my ear,
Where do you believe you belong?
I let out an alarmed squeak and I could hear titters of laughter from the students already seated. I tried to think, I really tried. But my brain seemed to refuse the command. The Hat could have asked my what my name was and I probably couldnt have given the right answer. Ive often wondered if my life would be very different if I had managed to think straight for those few precious seconds. But I couldnt and I didnt. After I was quiet for about another thirty seconds, the Sorting Hat had had enough of me.
Alrighty then, it whispered to me before shouting, HUFFLEPUFF! The Hat came off and there was more silence than sound in the Great Hall. Some members of the Hufflepuff table were applauding politely, but my eyes were locked on the Gryffindor table. Lily was looking thunderstruck, Rose as if someone had just slapped her, and James was smirking as if he had known all along I didnt belong. I got up from the stool but did not get far. Between the jangling nerves, the churning stomach, and my swimming head, my body decided to try and correct these issues. I, Hugo Weasley, after being the first Weasley to ever be sorted into Hufflepuff, promptly fainted in front of the entire school.
Mum and Dad offered me congratulations with a letter the next day, but I know Dad was disappointed. The following Christmas I overheard a conversation between him and Uncle Harry. I remember my dad saying,
Even Percys kids are in Gryffindor.
And that pretty accurately sums up my first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
My second year was another disaster for my dad s hopes and dreams. He got all excited again when he realized that I could try out for the Quidditch team that year. He flat-out insisted on buying me a new broom, which hardly came cheap.
Youll be a great Keeper, Hugh, he insisted brightly. Youve got Weasley blood after all. Plus Hufflepuffs team has always been rubbish, theyll be lucky to have you.
I tried to nicely remind Dad of the fact that the first time he put me on a broom I fell off and broke my wrist. Mum had been livid. Dad shrugged the comment off as though I had received only a sliver during my first flight.
I didnt want to go to the tryouts. I never told my dad how poorly I had done in Flying class my first year. My broom never jumped into my hand no matter how much I tried coaxing it up. I spent the whole first class trying to make it work. Finally the instructor, Professor Sperka, bent down and handed it to me with an exasperated roll of her eyes.
The morning of the tryouts Dad sent me an insanely long letter about Keeper tactics and the play-by-play of when he won the Quidditch Cup for Gryffindor. This did not help for the letter was full of terms I didnt know, and moves I wouldnt attempt in my dreams.
But I went to the tryouts anyway, hoping for some kind of miracle. Some miracle caused by the Weasley blood that, supposedly, runs through my veins. I got to the pitch late because I kept turning back towards the castle when my nerves got the better of me. There were few people left to tryout and soon it was my turn. The Captain of the Hufflepuff team was a thickset boy named Gordon Smith.
What position are you here to tryout for? he barked at me, eyeing the new broom clutched in my unworthy hands. Once again, I couldnt speak. Feebly I pointed at the three hoops at the end of the pitch, hoping Smith would get the message. Smith looked at the tall boy next to him, who looked rather like a vulture, and gestured as if to say, Is this guy for real?
Keeper! I managed to squeak suddenly, and Smith turned back to me smirking.
Sorry, he said, shrugging. The keeper position has been filled. I still need another Chaser though.
I tried. I tried really, really hard. But I couldnt get settled on my broom and I dropped the Quaffle more times than I can count. Finally, probably in a effort to get me to leave, Smith, who plays Beater, hit a bludger at me. I had no flying skills, let alone dodging skills, so the bludger hit me square on the shoulder. Somehow I managed to get back to the ground, my eyes heating up with tears. Unfortunately the other Hufflepuffs who had been flying, including Smith, landed next to me. A sweet-natured girl named Tammy asked me if I was alright, but all that did was cause the tears to leave my eyes and roll down my cheeks.
Are you crying? Smith asked, looking horrified. I wiped at my eyes with the arm the bludger did not hit. It did not hurt nearly as much as my wrist did when it broke; the tears were of humiliation and the realization of another failure. Smith looked embarrassed to have a tiny second year crying during his tryouts so he told me to get off the pitch. I didnt need telling twice.
The next day Dad wrote me a letter asking for all the details of my tryouts including how many goals I saved. I didnt write back. Neither did he.
And that pretty accurately sums up my second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
In my third year I think I disappointed Mum more than Dad. Now that star athlete was clearly out of the question, I think Mum was hoping that I would be a star student. Unfortunately it seems Rose got both the athletic skill as well as Mums brains. Before she retired, Professor McGonagall seemed to have a similar hope for me. When she would ask a question in class, she would look at me as though she expected my hand to shoot in the air. However, her looks were all in vain because even when I know an answer I usually dont raise my hand.
The only subject I ever excelled at was Potions and this ticked Dad off to no end. Potions was just easy for me; all the attention to detail. I loved spending time with the ingredients getting them all just right; it was satisfying and invigorating. However, in my third year even this success came to a screeching halt with the arrival of a new Potions master. In my first two years at Hogwarts the Potions master had been Professor Bell, a good natured and patient man who didnt mind that I took so much time on my Potions. The first time I had class with him Professor Bell spent half the period going on about how brewing Potions took time and absolute precision. I was delighted. Im not good at producing work quickly, but Professor Bell always gave me all the time I needed, and he let me come in early to class and prepare my ingredients then. My potions came out perfectly.
In my third year, Professor Bell retired and Professor Ramsey took over. Professor Bell had been old and deemed un-cool by most of the school. Professor Ramsey is young and most of the students liked him much better; they thought he had a much more exciting, fast-paced way of teaching.
On that first day the entire class was supposed to be working together to complete a complicated Forgetfulness Potion; each student was responsible for preparing one of the ingredients and adding them to the potion when told to. I suppose the exercise was supposed to generate teamwork between all the students, and teach us how each ingredient in a potion needed to be given our full attention. I was given the task of cutting up the valerian roots. There were four roots that I was supposed to cut and Professor Ramsey told me I should cut them up into identical pieces. Identical pieces.
I set to work cutting up the roots and by the time ingredients were starting to be added to the cauldron in the middle of the room, I was still cutting up the first root. The timing for the addition of ingredients apparently had to be spot on, and I was so intent on my work I had not realized it was my turn to add the roots.
Whats all this? Professor Ramsey asked, looking at the roots in front of me. You havent cut up all the roots? Professor Ramsey was used to getting along with his students, but his voice was harsh with surprise. You havent even cut half of them. I didnt answer.
What do you have to say for yourself?
I mumbled an answer.
Cant hear you Mr. Weasley, he snapped in response.
They arent all the same size, I repeated quietly. Professor Ramsey scooped the chopped roots into his hands and examined them.
Theyre fine, he concluded after a few seconds. In fact, theyre bloody perfect.
Actually, I tried again. There were two that werent exactly Professor Ramsey slammed the roots back down on my desk, frustrated.
Well congratulations, Mr. Weasley, he declared. The potion without roots is worthless, and the roots needed to be added He checked his watch. Right about now. As Professor Ramsey went back to his desk I heard him mutter, Cant even cut up roots pathetic.
Professor Ramsey proceeded to give the entire class an essay to write about Forgetfulness Potions because we ultimately learned nothing in the lesson. The rest of the class was angry with me, and I felt whatever shreds of confidence I ever had in the class slipping away.
It wasnt that bad it really wasnt. Dad sometimes tells stories about what Professor Snape did to him and Uncle Harry in Potions class, and just the stories are enough to make me feel lightheaded. Even so, from then on my confidence in Potions slipped and my one good grade became just as average as my others. The one bright spot I could claim faded away.
And that pretty accurately sums up my third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
My fourth year was less of a disappointment. I think both Mum and Dad sort of stopped expecting me to shine and just accepted the work I turned out. This originally felt more comforting, but I soon realized it was even worse to have your parents expect your mediocrity.
However, an event occurred in my fourth year that I will never forget. An event caused by some Magic Mistletoe.
As Christmas got closer and closer that year a new fad erupted in the halls of Hogwarts; Magic Mistletoe, the latest creation from Uncle Georges Weasley Wizard Wheezes. Tons of sixth year boys, James included, bought some and hung it, not only in the Common Rooms, but throughout the halls as well. When a boy and girl walk under Magic Mistletoe at the same time they both get stuck, and they cannot move until they kiss. Thankfully the product is smart enough to acknowledge sibling relations as well as extreme age differences. I did my best to avoid the Magic Mistletoe, I made a point to notice each and every piece of it. But I got caught in the line of fire anyway.
I was reading a library book as I walked down the hall and suddenly realized that I was stuck. I knew what had happened, and as I took my nose out of my book I saw a girl standing across from me. We had come around the corner at the same time and a skillfully placed Magic Mistletoe had come into effect.
And it wasnt just any girl, it was Connie Bishop. Connie is a year older than I am and extremely pretty. I clutched the book to my chest, my heart hammering in my chest. I know most boys would be thrilled to be caught under the mistletoe with an older girl, but I suppose that means Im not most boys.
Oh darn, Connie laughed, casually. This is the fifth time today. I tried to laugh along with her, but the laugh died in my throat. Connie looked at me expectantly; she was probably used to guys leaping at the chance to kiss her. I stood there, hoping that the charm would just break and that we could move on.
You havent done this before, have you? My heart lifted a little bit. She hadnt said it like it was an accusation. She had said it as though she was charmed by the idea.
Im late for Care of Magical Creatures, she went on, smiling brightly. So if you dont mind, Im going to handle this. I just nodded dumbly. Connie leaned in and her lips brushed against mine. It lasted all but three seconds, probably the shortest kiss in the history of the world. The charm broke and Connie started off down the hall.
Very good for your first time! she called back. She disappeared around the corner and I felt utterly shocked. I hadnt done anything! I just stood there like an idiot. But I felt a smile creep along my face just the same. My heart felt lighter than it had in a long time.
As I walked down the hall I felt as thought maybe I could fly, but didnt need a broom to do it.
And that pretty accurately sums up my fourth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
And now Im doing it for a fifth time.
I really need to try and fit in more.
I suppose that means I need to try to be less like myself.
Thats ok, right?
Ok! There you have it! I would love to know what you think, so if you have time a review would be fabulous.
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Win a hardcover copy of "The Boy in the Moon" by Ian Brown
We're having a giveaway of one Hardcover Copy of "The Boy in the Moon" Last week I reviewed this really incredible book by Ian Brown, "The Boy in the Moon". I enjoyed it so much I thought I'd share it with one lucky reader! There are several ways to enter:
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The Independent Police Complaints Commission has been criticised over its failure to launch a full inquiry into the actions of police officers at the 'Battle of Orgreave' 30 years ago.
It began a 'scoping exercise' in April last year to identify matters arising from the events at the Orgreave Coking Plant in 1984, where police officers clashed with miners on strike.
IPCC bosses have not yet announced whether they are to investigate alleged malpractice – angering Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper.
She has branded the IPCC unfit for purpose after 18 months of stalling over whether it will investigate misconduct allegations.
The case was first referred to the IPCC in November 2012, when allegations were made the Government had attempted to influence police tactics and officers involved in the events were told what to write in their statements.
She said: "South Yorkshire Police asked the IPCC to look into the allegations. I called on the IPCC to do an inquiry. But since then we have had silence. How on earth can it take them 18 months even to make up their minds whether to look into it or not?
"This isn't fair on the Orgreave miners, the local community or the police."


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People love moaning don't they? I've been using the Megabus to get around the UK for years, and think it's brilliant value for money, especially as train fares are so extortionate now as well. I have had a few delays, it's true - but nothing too horrendous. Out of about 20 journeys, I've had 2 delays. Which is probably on a par with trains to be fair. No, it's not as comfortable or quick as a train - but it's a bus, so what do you expect? As I said before - amazing value for money, and I wouldn't be able to see family/friends so much without it - so BIG LOVE AND THANKS TO MEGABUS!!!


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Before Greece had tragedy, comedy, history, or even formal schools, there was Homer. Greeks, young and old, learned about the realities of life by hearing separate episodes from Homer sung at public festivals, and then remembering the stories through the power of song. What they remembered was what mattered most.
These epics offered bluntly honest views of life. Think of that as you are listening to Stanley Lombardo. When he performs Homer, we feel what Bob Dylan calls the 'inner substance' of great folk songs, their 'pulse and vibration and rumbling force'. We grasp the power words had before books, movies and iPods . Homer taught the ancient Greeks about life, death, love and war. Now in Lombardo's words and voice, Homer teaches us, too.
"This gave me the opportunity to participate in a project featuring two great and important works, Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, and to further support the revival of Greek History and the Classics."
-Susan Sarandon, Narrator of Synopses and Introductions
If you are interested in a modern recording of an ancient classic, then I would recommend this without reservation. After listening to Lombardo, he has won me over and I'm a big fan.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars


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Pennsylvania Sues Payday Lender
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pennsylvania has sued Advance America, the nation's largest payday lending chain to shut down what the state has alleged is the chain's latest attempt to get around a crackdown by federal banking regulators on banks funding payday lending operations.
The suit charges that Advance America has used a corporation based in Delaware to offer something called the "Choice Line of Credit" to consumers in Pennsylvania in June. The suit said that Advance America charges a monthly participation fee of $149.95 per month and that this allows consumers to borrow up to $500 per month at an APR of 5.98% and with a minimum monthly payment of $20.
"Under this outrageous product, a person who borrows $500 and makes minimum monthly payments ends up paying back more than $4,000 over about two years," said Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell in a prepared statement. "Advance America may not be making payday loans in Pennsylvania anymore, but they are still trying to take advantage of hard-working, hard-pressed families," he added.
In its suit, the Pennsylvania Department of Banking sought to have the court explicitly declare that the monthly participation fee to be against Pennsylvania law and to enjoin Advance America from charging the fee.


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NVIDIA continues to tease, sends us a crowbar
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Remember when NVIDIA updated their Facebook page with "It's Coming..." and a picture that you had little chance of learning its origin? Well the marketing team is at again, this time sending over a crowbar. No, seriously.
"For Use in Case of Zombies Or...<NVIDIA LOGO>". So either something BIG is coming later that I am going to need to open with said crowbar or maybe NVIDIA is partnering with Valve to announce Half-Life 3. That second guess is just wishful thinking, sorry.
If nothing else I guess we'll thank NVIDIA for the additional weapon for the eventual zombie apocalypse until such time as they sit fit to clue me in on the joke.
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Artist: Vaginal Jesus
Album: Affirmative Apartheid
We came over here and took away your nation
We killed half of you and put the rest in reservations
You had pride and tradition 'till we took it all away
You should be thankful we didn't turn you into slaves
Indians are red nigger skunks
Undians are red nigger skunks- you suck (2x)
You used to cut us down with arrows and axes
Now you have free land and you don't pay taxes
It's politcally correct to care about you
It must be plot cooked up by some jew
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I'm gonna shove your peace pipe up your fucking ass
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As you munch your way through yesterday's goodies (it was Valentine's Day, in case you somehow didn't notice), keep in mind that dark chocolate is not just for sweethearts. It's also pretty sweet for good hearts.
In recent years, a number of studies have found that moderate consumption of dark chocolate can confer measurable cardiovascular benefits. More specifically, researchers at UC San Diego Health System report that a daily dose of dark chocolate appears to help protect the heart during a heart attack. We asked Dr. Francisco Villarreal, a physician-researcher in the division of cardiology at UC San Diego, to explain.
Q: Why is dark chocolate good for the heart?
A: A lot has been written about chocolate, flavonoids and their antioxidant powers. We are studying something else contained in dark chocolate, something called epicatechin. This is the active ingredient in cacao that reduces blood pressure, and may prevent or limit the damage that arises from heart attacks and stroke. It also decreases the amount of "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in your blood and acts as an anti-inflammatory. If you're diabetic, it can help reduce your blood sugar.
Q: How much chocolate should one consume?
A: In our most recent study, we gave one small dark chocolate square per day to heart failure patients. It has to contain at least 70 percent cacao. Our study participants tell us they feel better, have more energy, and are able to do more than they would without the chocolate.
Q: What if you are worried about sugar or calories?
A: Sugar is a complication for some. One square is such a small amount – yet with big benefits – so for most people, it won't be a problem. But for diabetics or those watching their weight, my colleagues and I are working on a pill form so that we can get the beneficial effects of epicatechin without the added sugar.
Q: February is American Heart month. What else should we be doing to live heart-healthy lives?
A: Be active. Walk or get some form of exercise every day; we recommend an hour per day. Eat plenty of vegetables and get plenty of rest. Watch your cholesterol and your blood pressure. Check with your primary care physician if you have any questions about your health.


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In an indication of how the open source operating system is becoming increasingly commonplace as a platform for everyday applications, however, Bausch & Lomb has been running the access control and security management system for its Greenville plants on top of Linux since late last year.
The move was not part of some Bausch & Lomb strategic master plan to adopt open source technologies. Instead, the eye care company, which is headquartered in Rochester, NY, simply upgraded to the next release of its building security software, Picture Perfect. That version ran on Red Hat Linux.
"It was hard to find hardware drivers for UnixWare," says Freidus. The company also ran into issues on UnixWare with support for third-party software that Picture Perfect requires, like IBM's Informix database.
GE Interlogix had no problems with UnixWare's stability, says Freidus, but the operating system didn't scale well. "The more card readers you had on your system, the more performance you would lose," he says.
That led GE Interlogix to offer a pricier version of Picture Perfect on IBM's AIX. "The UnixWare version was targeted for the lower end of the market," Freidus says. "It was more cost effective, but did not have the capacity that the AIX version had."
One of the unexpected benefits of porting to Linux, says Freidus, was how well it scaled. "With Linux, we can scale essentially indefinitely," he says. "The Linux version of Picture Perfect performs as well as, or even better than the AIX version."
Stability is crucial
Scalability is not a critical factor for Bausch & Lomb, which uses Picture Perfect to monitor about 40 doors in two buildings, but the system's stability is crucial. That's because Bausch & Lomb is also using Picture Perfect to monitor more than 100 sensors which are keeping tabs on key parts of the manufacturing process, like the temperature of refrigerators in the labs.
That's a somewhat unusual use for Picture Perfect, according to Sean Green, senior project engineer for Bausch & Lomb, but it works well, since the company has security guards monitoring the system 24 hours a day. If an alarm goes off, it brings up a window on the security monitor with contact information specifically for that monitor. "Our security guards are sitting there managing the security of the building, but there also available to catch the alarms and call the appropriate people," Green says.
Because Bausch & Lomb is using Picture Perfect to monitor its mission critical factory operations, "we can't afford for the system to be down ever," says Green.
That makes him appreciate Linux' stability. So even though Bausch & Lomb didn't set out to adopt Linux, the company is happy with it, according to Green. "The operating system's working great," he says.


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The Finest in Toy Cap Gun Original Finishes
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We return your old, tired & crusty Nichols Stallion 45 Mark II and Other Toy Cap Guns back to Mint or
Near Mint Condition, thus preserving your Investment's Significant Value.
We also buy, sell and trade in Nichols Industries Guns, Holster Sets and Other Products.
Some Customer Testimonials...
Hi Jim
Jim, I received the Nichols Stallion 45's today and I can not believe they are the same guns. Your process is really a joy to see on the finished guns and they could not have shined this well when they were new. It is easy to see why so many people praise your work on these guns. The grips look like new and the red jewels sparkle like new as well. The actions are smooth as new. I am really looking forward to the finished Mark II Gold 45's when you finish them.
I am also very impressed with your "Restoration Check list" both in its design and in the information it provides the cap gun owner and potential buyer once a gun is sold. You have a very professional approach to business and take these Cap Gun restorations to the highest degree of Excellence. It is a true pleasure to deal with some one with the integrity and ethics you have build into your work, reputation and your business.
Toby O'Brien
Hi Jim
received my Stallion today 11/29/05. You did a beautiful job of restoring it!! I am very pleased with the results! Thanks again for a fantastic job, and all of the progress reports.If and when I come across an original Stallion 45 and it needs restoration, I will definitely send it to you.
Richard Gerdes
Howdy Jim
Yesterday, I received a package from your company containing two brand new Nichols cap guns. Apparently, there has been some mistake. I had sent you two old and used Nichols: a Stallion 32 and one Dyna-MITE. Also apparent were the tattered 2-piece bullets that were included in my package to you; those, too, are missing.
Frankly, Jim, I don't see how you can run a business successfully if you mislay a customer's belongings. Do you think replacing old toys with new ones is funny?
I think it's fantastic.
The workmanship is magnificent. Pistols are clean, shiny and bright. They also work quite well. The work on the 38 loading gate (opened just once to inspect cylinder and bullets) looks and works excellently. Your bullet restoration process is incredible. Work on both the Stallion 38 and the Dyna-MITE was much better than expected, and I had expected a lot. Once again, thanks for the added touch of including the bullet for the Dyna-MITE.
As stated in a previous e-mail, if the work on the 2 cap pistols was good, I would send in one of my Stallion 45s. The work was great; I will be sending in my Stallion 45 within the next 3 weeks.
Jim, thanks very much for all the work done. It was excellent. If you're ever on the West Coast, I'll buy you dinner.
Sincerely, Mark Guthrie
WOW!!!! Jim Turner, the Nichols Stallion 45 Mark II you recently preserved for me is exceptionally amazing!!!! I can't tell you how impressed I am with your professionalism, workmanship & abilities!!!! The Gun looks better than brand new and the inside mechanisms are so clean now I could eat off of them!!!! All of the cap residue is completely gone and the action works perfectly too!!!! I can't believe how you made the engraved child's name disappear from the bottom of the barrel and the old, crusty cartridges didn't look this good when they were new!!!! Your shipping packaging was exceptional too! Thank you so much for your time & effort on preserving this great piece....I am a very pleased customer!!!! It was worth every penny!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! Sincerely, Buz :-)
Hello Jim,
I was out of town until Sunday night. You can imagine my delight at coming home to a Priority Mail box on my table. The Stallion is wonderful. It looks magnificent. Thanks so much for your work and documentation. It is now residing in my display case on its acrylic base along with 6 original bullets and the book about the history of Nichols cap guns from the Nichols family.
Thanks again,
Hi Jim,
The gun is absolutely beautiful. It's exactly as I remember it. Did Nichols ever have an actual holster to go with these 45's and do you ever see them available on E-bay or anywhere else? Thanks for an instant trip back to one of the happiest times in my childhood.
Dear Jim,
The guns arrived Wednesday but I was out of town until today. As usual, they look great! Thanks for the time spent. The new grips look perfect. Again, thanks for everything.
The Stallions arrived today....they look great...Go ahead and work on the guns...I have sent you a check for $285.00 today...Thank you again for cleaning the Kilgore it looks great. I have a blued Stallion coming that needs work...You will be getting it....as always a challenge to you..The Challenge gun you returned looks great..can't believe it is the same gun....Let me know when you want payment on the other two guns...
It is a pleasure to work with someone who takes pride in their work the way you do. I am not very trusting normally but I have no qualms about your detailing of the problems encountered with the repairs..You could have very easily told me the other two guns were worth being fixed but you told me the truth of the situation as you saw it and I appreciate it.
Upon arrival, all guns are inspected/tested, disassembled and put through a checklist for verification of condition. Any missing, broken or worn out parts are noted. The condition of its frame and its finish are noted. Then all parts are placed in a labeled/numbered box for processing, as shown below:
The first step in restoring Cap Guns is always disassembling the guns and giving them a thorough cleaning.
All rust is removed from parts like the cylinder rod and the springs.
All parts are soaked in a chemical bath and are soaked for a specific amount of time.
All parts are put through a very hot soapy water bath, scrubbing each part thoroughly with different size brushes, pads, clothes, etc.
This is the Chemical Soaking Process. This process takes place after the general inspection has been performed. The chemical used in this above process is so strong that the technician has to wear rubber gloves to avoid being burned by the chemical. The chemical is sprayed on the gun parts and this causes a slight chemical reaction with the corrosion, etc., on the pieces. This Chemical Soak takes a couple of hours to perform on the average gun. On guns with really bad corrosion, etc., the pieces may be allowed to soak overnight and are re-sprayed occasionally to keep the reaction going.
The polishing procedures are outlined, as shown below:
Once parts are towel dried, each and every part is polished, even the internal parts, i.e., springs and all.
Special attention is paid to polishing all parts that are chrome plated, removing all stains and discoloration. Once completed, everything but any major pitting has been removed. Some scratching will be removed, also. Whatever scratches are not removed, will at least look a great deal better. All these parts are brought to a highly polished appearance, similar to what special 'limited release' guns would appear like from the factory.
Any necessary replacement parts are rounded up.
All parts requiring lubrication are lubricated in the factory recommended locations.
The guns are re-assembled and tested for full functionality.
The first picture represents the gun parts after having the polish applied. That polish is not just applied with an applicator. It is scrubbed into the metal, applying multiple dabs of polish during the scrubbing. This removes most of the corrosion from the exterior finish. It will not remove pitting and deep corrosion, though. These pieces, in the one picture, were allowed to sit overnight to let the chemicals in the polish do their work. And, of course, the second picture is of the same pieces, after all the polish has been removed from all the pieces. This is accomplished using polishing cloths and brushes to insure removal of all the polish from the very smallest of areas. The polish cloth is used to bring the finish to a high gloss.
The gun's grips are put through a separate process of their own, as follows:
After a thorough cleaning, any cracks are glued with a special glue. If one of the posts is broken out, it is glued back in also. Then, the grips are left overnight to cure.
If the grips have heavy chips, scratches, etc., they are wet sanded to remove as much of the damage, as possible, without making their strength weaker. This also removes evidence of glue overflow.
After wet sanding, the grips are polished with a special compound to further remove damage and to make them more smooth.
Then, the grips are polished again with a finer polish. This returns the grips to their former beauty and they are ready for re-installation on the Mark II.
Here is the gun before we performed the cleaning and polishing. In addition to the cleaning and polishing of Nichols Cap Guns, we also check for missing parts and things that just don't work. Replacing them, is, of course, an option worth doing. So, are we going to be able to restore the luster to this "King Of The Cap Guns?"
And sure as shootin' we have a Nichols Stallion 45 MK-II that looks as good as it ever could. These photos are of the same gun and after all of the cleaning and polishing took place. The grips shown on the completed gun were damaged and required repair. One had the screw pedestal broken out of it and the other had cracks. Both had various chips and scratches. Look at the finished product, now. We can take a Cap Gun that had seen its better days and transform it into the best it could be.
Let us take your Cap Gun and "Bring It Back To Life!"
The two-piece bullets, if sent, go through a very tedious and time consuming separate process. Plus, there is an additional charge for reconditioning the 2-piece bullets. That process is as follows:
Bullets are soaked overnight in a special chemical to remove corrosion and old cap material.
They are thoroughly washed in very hot soapy water, piece by piece.
Each piece is then polished to a high luster. This is a very time consuming and tedious process.
When the gun is returned to its owner, all old unused parts (worn out or broken parts) are returned to him, if the owner wants, along with a copy of the checklist filled out during the restoration of his Mark II.
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Frank Oz's 2007 black comedy laugher Death at a Funeral is given the remake treatment with an urban spin in this Chris Rock-penned production. The comedian will head up an ensemble that comes together after a death in the family, with disastrous results. Rock penned the script with Aeysha Carr for director Neil LaBute (The Wicker Man), with Martin Lawrence, Tracy Morgan, and Danny Glover co-starring.
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Take the kids to a free Lego Build on Sunday, Feb. 8, at the Scout Hall Youth Center, 28 Abbe Road in East Windsor. Drop-in anytime between 2 and 4 p.m. — the free, open-to-the-public event features 45,000 Lego Bricks and Duplos and the hall is large enough for expansive creations. Children must be accompanied by an adult and bricks have to be left behind for the next build, which is March 8. Information: Nancy Masters at email@example.com or 860-289-5085.
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J. Christian Adams Rips Eric Holder for His Abuse of DOJ Power
In the 5-minute video below, J. Christian Adams, a highly rated former Department of Justice attorney, neatly summarizes Eric Holder's abuses of DOJ power.
As readers may recall, when the DOJ declined to pursue Adams' already-won-case against New-Black-Panther voter intimidation thuggery, he resigned in frustration and went public.
As a member of both the Bush- and Obama-era DOJ, Adams is a highly credible witness. His 2011 book, Injustice: Exposing the Racial Agenda of the Obama Justice Department, is a chilling account of how an attorney general and president can change the atmosphere at DOJ, almost overnight, and abuse the agency's powers to pursue an ideological agenda. The book is a worthy read, but you can get many of the key highlights from Adams' articulate comments in the video below.
Back in 2011-12, except for Fox, major news outlets didn't seem to care much about Adam's book or his testimony. Now, however, the AP and (possibly) other news outlets are themselves the targets of DOJ abuses. So now, suddenly, they care about DOJ integrity. My goodness, what a principled bunch!
Regarding Holder himself, things could have been so very different. He could have pointedly and publically pursued race-blind justice. Instead, he chose to visit the sins of the fathers on the sons by pursuing slanted, race-biased justice as a matter of policy, as described by Adams. Instead of taking the high road, earning an honored place for himself in history, he's going to have his picture turned to the wall almost everywhere. Sadly, the man has indeed turned out to be the professional racialist, described here, and he has now become a victim of his own revenge-driven ideology. Perhaps he understands all this now — hence his recently professed sense of "creeping personal remorse."
See also Judge Jeanine Pirro's call for Holder's indictment at this link.
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The Liquatec CB-250-478-05 Carbon Block Water Filter has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Purchase the fully compatible Hydronix CB-25-0505 Water Filter Cartridge.
- Liquatec CB-250-478-05 Carbon Block Filter Specs:
- Dimensions: 4-7/8" L x 2-1/2" W
- Operating Temperature: 40 F - 180 F
- Carbon: Coconut Shell
- End Caps: Polypropylene
- Outer Wrap: Polypropylene
- Inner Wrap: Polypropylene
- Netting: Polypropylene
- Gaskets: Neoprene
- Filter Media: Polypropylene
- See Liquatec CB Series Data Sheet
- Water Filter Housing for Liquatec CB-250-478-05 Water Filter:
- The US-316 water filtration housing can be used to hold the Liquatec CB-250-478-05 Water Filter.