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I recently had to change my tail shaft out. I noticed a significant amount of wear on the tail gear. MAN! what cheap metal they made this out of. I know it's supposed to be soft for the rubber belt. But i just installed the old one a month or 2 ago or something. It was after one of those crashes i was having from the battery plug blackouts. I suppose it does get used quite a bit. But this kind of wear seems a bit much.
What did the belt look like and could you detect any slip?
I certainly don't know with the low flight time on my 450 but do you think we are seeing the belt making the grear "comfortable" for the belt teeth?
Anotherwords is the belt wearing down the profile of the gear teeth to match it's own tooth pattern for a better fit.
Curious if once this wear occurs, would it keep going or slow down, hopefully once my parts show up and I can get back in the air and generate some serious flight time as you have, I can wear mine down and see if it will slow or stop once the tooth patterns match between the belt and gear.
Again just curious. Could be just as we suspect, a soft metal.
I have found that when trying to remove your RX or whatever from the 3M tape it's easiest to use the shaft of a tiny scerw driver (with a shaft diameter about the size of a pencil lead). You won't be poking at it with the screw driver tip but instead lay the shaft of the screw driver at one end of the RX, gently push into the faying surface with the shaft between the RX and tape and roll the screw driver so that the rolling or the spin direction of the shaft, at the top where it meets the RX, has a tendancy to pull the tape down from the reciever. As you roll the screw driver, it will walk along pulling the tape cleanly from the RX, nothing left behind. Gently be pulling up un the RX during this process to keep seperation or it will just stick itself back down behind the screw driver as it rolls along. Once the RX is removed you can repeat the process on the tape left on the airframe mount for a clean removal.
Also if you angle the screw driver ever so slightly as you roll, the tip of the screw driver won't leave any marks (gouges) in the RX.
It works well, you have to try it.
Sounds like great fun to me...all done with the utmost safety of course, well thought out.
The rotor shouldn't know any difference in the dirrection of the flip that it is trying to move in, given identical control inputs, so if we were only flying the head, it should flip any dirrection equally as fast.
So the difference in our case may be the "load or mass" we are trying to move with the flip and the "arm" of that mass.
Also the tail rotor rotational torque (not the tail blade angle anti torque needed to counter the main rotor, but that blade angle would influence the rotational torque required to spin the tail rotor) is trying to push the nose down also. In a hover the rotational torque needed to spin the tail rotor would be high creating a greater downward push to the nose. Lay the fuselage on it's side with the tail rotor facing up like a main rotor and you will see the influence it will have on the fuselage when being spun, as you can see, the torque (opposite the dirrection of rotation) of the tail rotor is now trying to spin the fuselage to the right (which would be down with the fuselage upright...hummm.
Someone else with a bigger brain than mine will have to explain it though, I couldn't even get the dip swiches set correctly on my RX.
Again...just me trying think it through, don't know how accurate it is.
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You should see the time it takes to get parts to Canada! Typically 2 weeks, sometimes 3. Then you recieve the wrong parts!!! . Couple that with big shipping costs and sometimes duties as well. $$$$$
For that reason we stock lots of parts and my buddies all fly the same machines so that we can share parts. Its nice to hear that we aren't the only ones fixing broken parts while we are waiting for delieveries. We save all of our old skids, servos, main shafts, motors so that we can salvage parts when we are desperate.
I have the Turbo Ace motor from WOW in there now. What motors are others using? My stock Walkera motor was screwed up from the start. It was really loud, made the ESC really hot and smoked within the first few packs. The Turbo Ace has been way better but I'd love to have a few spares in my inventory. Maybe something a bit higher power so that I can manage the loads I'm lifting. Any suggestions of what else might work well in the V450D01 without drilling?
Last edited by bradheli1; Aug 23, 2012 at 11:37 AM.
I have been using it with the stock ESC with no problems.
WOW normally stocks it so you won't have to wait long for delivery.
The Turnigy 2215 is an old standard, works well, very efficient, and runs very cool. You have to order it from HK. It also has a 3.17 shaft.
Last edited by clearprop88; Aug 23, 2012 at 12:05 PM.
Thank you for that. Do we know what brand the Turbo Ace 804 actually is? I'm thinking this is just WOW's name for it. Do we think the Align stock motors are as good or better? Everytime I add Align parts my bird seems to get more reliable. That Turnigy motor look much like my Turbo Ace motor but 1/2 as much $$$ as Wow's.
I have the align 450mx motor , same as heli711! Its been a dream and been thru a bad cement crash .
I have 2 Trex 450's with Align motors. They are very good, low heat, and good power, and the ESC's run cool. They are a bit pricey at $50 a pop.
What did the belt look like and could you detect any slip?
I certainly don't know with the low flight time on my 450 but do you think we are seeing the belt making the grear "comfortable" for the belt teeth?
Anotherwords is the belt wearing down the profile of the gear teeth to match it's own tooth pattern for a better fit.
Curious if once this wear occurs, would it keep going or slow down, hopefully once my parts show up and I can get back in the air and generate some serious flight time as you have, I can wear mine down and see if it will slow or stop once the tooth patterns match between the belt and gear.
Again just curious. Could be just as we suspect, a soft metal.
Well, to be honest some of my belts that ran over that gear were pretty thrashed from crashes. So the worn belts could have done that too, maybe. But it seems to be just wear on the edges of the square teeth, making them kind of round. The belt teeth seem to pretty much stay the same, but if you think about it. there is no way for a square toothed rubber belt to ALWAYS sync into the gear teeth. Some movement and friction has to be had on the edges of the square. I think it really is basically what your saying, if I'm interpreting it correctly. General wear and tear, IMO. Don't forget though, i'll burn 3-5 packs a day on the 450, when it was flying good before the new ESC and Savox servos, and again right now. Provided it's not too hot outside, and the sun stays out long enough for me after work. So it definitely gets used now. I am blessed to have so many flying sites right near my house. I wish i could share that wealth with all of my fellow hobby enthusiasts! But unfortunately, I cant fax large bodies of land
BTW, i've pretty much determined that almost all of my problems with this helicopter, AFTER getting the Hobbywing ESC, and some crashes shortly before, derived from the batteries that i received with it when i bought it used. I tossed all my old batteries and only use new ones and now i can go though just about any of the old timing settings on the ESC and other things that "I Thought" were the actual issue causing failures. No failures in as many as 10-15 flights now!!! I'M SO HAPPY! So now i'm working on getting the head speed back to max. I need a good tach so bad. Needs to handle 5 bladed rotor though. Laser might be the only way to go. So, mine was similar to your issue, in that I knew better, but i was not seeing the issue right before my eyes. In fact i was sooo sure that it was not the batteries i just plain refused to believe it.
Don't feel bad man! But seriously patients is a virtue. I'm not the most virtuous person in the world either.
But, if it makes you feel any better, or prevents you from doing the same stupid thing. On like my 8th flight with the v450, i wasn't using "fixed ID" so i bound the v450 up using the v120d02S's model data. It's a 1 servo setup, so the swash was totally jacked up... I spooled the heli up to full head speed and went for a typical 3 axis take off (snappy, not easy and slow like scale lift off). The heli went into the air about 3 feet high and tried to do a front flip straight into the ground. AH MEMORIES!! Nothing like your first major rebuild of a new helicopter to really ease your nerves the next time you fly! At least for me, after i know how to fix everything and i have already taken the shine off, so to speak. I don't feel as worried when i fly. But the 450 has been a real nerve killer for me because of the electronic and battery failures i was having. I never got to fully be comfortable flying it, even now! I'm just not getting used to it again, might be able to get comfortable now that it's not failing every other flight (literally)
Align main gears, Fiberglass main rotor blades, and pressing my own One way bearings into the main gear hubs were how i kept my crashes below $30 each. Just FYI, the fiberglass blades are not that much worse than CF. If your not doing extreme 3d you can't tell the difference i don't think. But they are a little less responsive and if i could afford it, or now that I am not having electric failures so often. I would always prefer the Align CF 325mm blades over the FG 325 blades. But the stock blades are actually decent, just over priced. Someone said the stock blades are rebranded "stealth" blades too. I can't verify that, but the stealth blades are not horrible either.
Last edited by IntegrityHndywrk; Aug 23, 2012 at 09:08 PM.
I wonder if anyone can tell me about the stock Walkera V450D01 blades which measure 335mm and if others are flying with the standard 325mm blades. Is this an issue? Can we expect less performance?
I have been using mostly 335mm blades. Should I notice issues by using the slightly shorter blades?
Last edited by bradheli1; Aug 24, 2012 at 12:05 AM.
So basically, its which ever you prefer. The longer blades may be a little bit more stable in flight and feel a little heavier for moves that you want to throw your rotor weight around, like loops. The shorter blades will probably be more responsive and flip the heli around faster and be more agile. Possibly needing you to be more in control of your heli because it will move a little quicker in the banking and flipping dept. The reality is you probably won't be able to tell much difference.
...and my parts order didn't show again, this may be my first lost order being shipped USPS.
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There are various ticket options:
General Admission
These tickets are available as single-day admission. They include a festival program, access to all of the music, entertainment and artisans selling merchandise. You can also purchase food and drinks from local, national and international food vendors and breweries.
Special Experiences
We will have a variety of additional special experiences that will gain you admission into the festival on specific days, including our Taps & Tastes Experience, VIP Experience, the Ride To Boulevardia bike tour, the Father's Day Beer & BBQ Brunch and the Ultimate VIP Weekender experience. Visit the tickets page or special experiences page for more info.
YES, please print and bring all purchased tickets, along with a valid photo ID. If you are unable to print your tickets, please download the Eventbrite App and access your purchased tickets through your smartphone for scanning at the entrance.
Please consider taking a cab to Boulevardia. There are TWO MAIN PARKING OPTIONS IN THE STOCKYARDS DISTRICT (Liberty Lot and Gateway Lot, $7 per car) Some additional lots will be available at a TBD Rate. Cash only. Complimentary Boulevardia Shuttles will gather guests from our two parking lots and get you close to the front gate.
Please visit the "Transport" Page for more info.
Please approach the site from the north, via 12th Street Bridge or I-670.
Boulevardia may be a beer festival, but it's also a family-friendly one. In addition to music, there will be a Family Carnival and Greenville eco expo, which includes a number of bio-diesel fueled carnival rides, educational exhibits and hands-on activities.
Children 12 and under will be admitted FREE.
Children UNDER the age of 16 WILL NOT BE ADMITTED without adult supervision.
And as if we had to remind you, NO ONE UNDER 21 will be served alcohol. ID enforcement will be STRICTLY policed.
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:
All bags, jackets, purses and guests are subject to search upon entering the event.
Items which have varying policies include: cameras, video/audio recording equipment.
Event Management reserves the right to handle each occurrence on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the item, the guest may either be asked to remove the item from the facility or dispose of the item. Infringement could result in being ejected from the festival.
Boulevardians aren't scared off by a little rain, so be prepared. Rain or shine, we're on. It could be quite hot too, so drink plenty of water before, during and after the event.
Severe weather instructions/areas will be designated at the event in case of an emergency.
There is seating in various locations throughout the festival, as well as areas designated for people with disabilities.
We do accept cash and major credit cards, including Visa, Mastercard and American Express. However, Boulevardia cannot accept personal checks. Sorry about that, it's not that we don't trust you.
Boulevardia will have multiple ATMs located throughout the festival.
We DO allow it. A stamp will be needed for re-entry which Boulevardians can get at the main gate exit.
Boulevardia takes place on streets, along sidewalks and in parking lots in and around the Stockyards District. It is not the easiest area to traverse for guests with disabilities but we do our best to make it as accessible as possible.
Designated handicap parking spaces will be available from Genessee Street. State-issued tags are required and spots are available on a first come, first served basis.
Additionally, a free parking shuttle will be available from our two main parking lots.
That's a funny thing to ask in a pop-up nation called "Boulevardia" but we agree that variety is indeed the spice of life. That's why our popular Beer Cocktail Bar will be returning this year thanks to our friends at Liquid Minded Concepts, offering unique beer-infused cocktails for your drinking enjoyment.
In addition, inspired by our friends and longtime Stockyards District resident Amigoni Urban Winery, you will be able to enjoy our new wine bar located within a whole new area of the fest we're calling Vineborough. Soak up some shade, sip some vino and enjoy the sights and sounds of our Vineborough Music Stage.
The festival bars will also feature Pepsi products, water and Izze Sparkling Juice. In addition to the wine bar in Vineborough, for those looking for a gluten-free option, our can bar will feature cider.
Tickets will be available ONLINE through Eventbrite on Wednesday, February 22nd at 10am.
The Taps & Tastes Experience is limited to 2,500 tickets (1,750 general admission and 750 early admission) and it WILL sell out.
Tickets can be purchased at the festival Main Gate starting at 4 pm. Friday, June 16.
NOTE: The southern approach to the Stockyards District via Avenida Cesar E. Chavez/American Royal Drive will be CLOSED to traffic during festival hours except for vendors, festival staff, and volunteers.
From the North
Take I-35 south into downtown Kansas City (along the North edge of downtown, near River Market). Exit at 12th Street. At the top of the exit ramp, turn right. Go about 1/4 mile to the bottom of the bridge (hill) and look for Boulevardia signs.
From the Airport
Take I-29 south to 169 south into downtown Kansas City over the Broadway bridge. Veer right onto 1-35 south. Exit at 12th Street. At the top of the exit ramp, turn right. Go about 1/4 mile to the bottom of the bridge (hill) and look for Boulevardia signs.
From the East
Take I-70 west into downtown Kansas City toward Bartle Hall. When you get near downtown, stay in the left lane and merge onto I-670 West (I-70 Alt). Once you go underneath Bartle Hall on I-670, you'll take the 1st exit for Wyoming St. (same exit as for Kemper Arena & American Royal). At the bottom of the exit ramp look for Boulevardia signs.
From the West
Take I-70 East to I-670 east toward downtown Kansas City. Take the exit for Wyoming St. (same exit as for Kemper Arena & American Royal). At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn left. Look for Boulevardia signs.
From the South
Take I-35 north into downtown Kansas City to the 12th Street Exit. At the top of the ramp, turn left and go about ¼ mile to the bottom of the bridge (hill) and look for Boulevardia signs.
Food and beverage will be sold throughout the event from a variety of specially selected Kansas City food trucks and carts. There will be something for everyone.
Get a taste of what's available here.
Taps & Tastes Experience ticketholders will enjoy complimentary samples from a dozen of Kansas City's top chefs and restaurants from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m (or 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m if you purchase a VIP Taps & Tastes ticket). Before and after that, additional food and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the festival grounds.
Unfortunately we are not able to offer special tickets for designated drivers, though we think they are truly awesome people. The ticket price includes access to music and entertainment throughout the day as well as various exhibits and activities. All net proceeds benefit the future of the festival, which is a non-profit organization.
As much as we love them, pets CANNOT enter Boulevardia. However, service animals ARE allowed on the festival grounds.
No outside food or drinks are allowed. We're sure your homebrewing talents are undeniable, but there will be plenty of food and beverage options at the event.
There are a number of nearby hotel options in Kansas City, but we recommend you book as early as possible. Rooms are already filling up because of all the activities happening throughout the metro during Father's Day Weekend.
Visit Boulevardia's hotel partners here
The more than 40 breweries that have kindly traveled to Boulevardia brought a specific allotment of beer for the event. We're thrilled that they're sharing their craft with us. Certain beers may quickly develop fans and run out. But there will be no shortage of beers to sample and special surprise tappings all weekend long.
You are allowed to bring in non-professional recording equipment and cameras for personal use only (Point & Shoot Cameras, Flip Video Cameras, Small DSLR Cameras, etc.). And because we're courteous in our country, do not set up tripods or block the view of other guests.
Friday: 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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It's that time of year again -- the point at which we start realizing which teams are serious about making a run at the playoffs and which teams have been teasing us all season.
In fact, that's what made this Sunday so interesting. Because it's the first week of December, it's also the first chance we have to start safely predicting which teams have an inside track on a postseason spot. Here's what we learned about those that helped themselves Sunday and those that hurt themselves:
The Winners
1. Tennessee (7-5): The Titans badly needed that win over Houston. They had lost three in a row and were losing ground to Jacksonville in the wild-card race.
2. San Diego (7-5): The Chargers are going to qualify by default. Denver and Kansas City, which the Chargers beat Sunday, just aren't good enough to challenge for the AFC West.
3. Minnesota (6-6): As long as Adrian Peterson is healthy, the Vikings have a shot. Their 42-10 trouncing of Detroit said they are feeling pretty confident right now.
4. Arizona (6-6): The Cardinals have a toughness about them that they have lacked in the past. Just ask Cleveland, which lost 27-21 to Arizona on Sunday.
The Losers
1. Philadelphia (5-7): The Eagles are playing hard enough to win and making just enough mistakes to lose. That's not how you reach the playoffs in a division with two legitimate contenders.
2. Detroit (6-6): After that loss to Minnesota, the Lions can forget about living up to Jon Kitna's promise of 10 wins. With Dallas, San Diego and Green Bay still left on the schedule, they'll be lucky to get seven.
3. Denver (5-7): That 34-20 loss at Oakland was far more lopsided than the score indicates. The Broncos are done.
4. Washington (5-7): The Redskins gave a strong showing after an emotional week. That's why that last-second loss to Buffalo had to be so heartbreaking.
But that's enough about the postseason. Here are 10 other observations from Sunday's action:
1. Russell's debut
Give Oakland credit for creating a solid strategy for getting rookie quarterback JaMarcus Russell some action in its 34-20 win over Denver.
After Josh McCown started, Russell entered early in the second quarter and played two possessions. Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Knapp also gave his young quarterback some plays that allowed him to quickly find a comfort zone. The Raiders ran plenty of play-action and rolled Russell out to keep him away from pressure on most of the seven passes he attempted. Russell wound up completing four of those throws for 56 yards.
The question now is whether the Raiders saw enough to give Russell more action during the remainder of the season. They have liked the progress he's made after missing all of training camp, and coach Lane Kiffin realizes nothing can compensate for real game experience. The problem is that Kiffin wants to win, and right now, the Raiders have two straight AFC West victories after losing 17 consecutive division games. The guess here is that Russell will keep getting limited game action until Kiffin decides to look to next year.
2. Bad break for Browns
Cleveland should have been bitter about the ruling at the end of that 27-21 loss to Arizona. Officials initially said tight end Kellen Winslow was out of bounds when he tried to catch a 37-yard touchdown pass from Derek Anderson with no time left on the clock. After checking the replay, the referees stood by their decision. They simply didn't believe that Cardinals defensive backs Antrel Rolle and Oliver Celestin had forced Winslow out.
I'll argue that one as long as they keep showing that replay. Winslow went up while in bounds, and he still managed to get a foot in bounds when Celestin and Rolle crashed into him. The smart money says Winslow would have gotten two feet down before hitting the sideline. The Browns will be hoping that loss doesn't haunt them as the playoff race heats up.
3. Graham getting it done
Tampa Bay running back Earnest Graham has quietly been one of the most valuable players for his team. The Bucs lost Cadillac Williams to injury. They lost Michael Pittman as well. The consensus was that the passing game would have to carry this offense while a makeshift backfield banged out whatever it could from week to week. But Graham has surprised everybody by enjoying the best season of his four-year career.
After gaining 102 yards in Sunday's 27-23 win over New Orleans, Graham has 631 yards and six touchdowns on the season. There's nothing dynamic about him, either. He's a downhill runner who just keeps grinding out tough yards. He's also on a roll: Graham has had 100 yards rushing in three of his past four games.
4. Eli's redemption (sort of)
It's still hard to make sense of Giants quarterback Eli Manning. Sure, he led the Giants to two scoring drives late in the fourth quarter of their 21-16 win over Chicago, but he still played poorly -- while throwing two interceptions -- during most of the game.
I'm starting to believe he's a good quarterback in hurry-up situations and an unreliable one when his team isn't in panic mode. In other words, he'll never be the player the Giants hoped he would become.
5. Peterson impresses again
Guess it's a mistake to doubt Minnesota's rookie sensation. It looked like the torn lateral collateral ligament in his right knee would be enough to slow him down against Detroit. So much for that logic.
After missing two games because of the injury, while wearing a protective brace on the injured joint, Peterson gained 116 yards on just 15 carries in the Vikings' 42-10 win. Heck, just imagine what he would have done if he had been completely healthy.
6. Big day for LT
Speaking of big-time backs, LaDainian Tomlinson enjoyed a special day during San Diego's 24-10 win over Kansas City. He scored his 111th rushing touchdown and moved past Walter Payton for third in NFL history in that category. It's also becoming more apparent that the Chargers are going to lean on him as they make their playoff run.
With quarterback Philip Rivers struggling and Pro Bowl tight end Antonio Gates' production suffering as a result (he caught just one pass for minus-1 yards against Kansas City), Tomlinson has a heavy burden. He ran for 177 yards and two touchdowns Sunday.
7. Wayne stating his case
The absence of Marvin Harrison from the Indianapolis offense has allowed Reggie Wayne to prove why he's become the best receiver on that team.
Wayne is enjoying a Pro Bowl season once again, and he came up big in the 28-25 win over Jacksonville with eight receptions, 158 yards and one touchdown. He's starting to build the kind of brilliant chemistry with Peyton Manning that long had been the trademark of Harrison. That he has continued to make big plays while Harrison nurses a knee injury says plenty about how dominant Wayne has become.
8. Sinking Feeley
Philadelphia quarterback A.J. Feeley has to be cursing himself tonight. First, he threw a huge interception in Week 12 that ruined a brilliant effort and thwarted the Eagles' chances of upsetting New England.
Then, he did the same thing Sunday in a 28-24 loss to Seattle.
Feeley didn't put up the numbers he did against the Patriots -- he actually threw four interceptions while completing just 19 of 42 passes -- but it was his errant pass in the fourth quarter that did the most harm. When Seattle linebacker Lofa Tatupu posted his third interception of the day, the Seahawks sealed the win.
The most disturbing part for Eagles fans is what could have been if Feeley had not made those mistakes. They could be 7-5 and in the hunt for an NFC wild-card spot. Instead, they're 5-7 and watching as the end of their season quickly approaches.
9. Good day to be a McCown
Josh and Luke made their parents proud Sunday. Josh McCown led Oakland to its second straight win by completing 14 of 21 passes for 141 yards and three touchdowns. Luke McCown replaced injured starter Jeff Garcia in Tampa Bay's 27-23 win over New Orleans and performed even more impressively: 29-of-37, 313 yards and two touchdowns, including a
6-yard scoring toss to Jerramy Stevens that decided the game. Without any evidence, I'd bet they have never played that well on the same day in the NFL.
10. Bright spot in K.C.
cause there isn't much to smile about in Kansas City these days, Chiefs fans should seek out whatever high points they can find. One is Kolby Smith, a rookie running back whom the Chiefs selected in the fifth round of this year's draft. He is playing only because Larry Johnson is injured and Priest Holmes is retired, but the kid is producing. He ran for 150 yards in his first start, against Oakland in Week 12, and he gained 83 yards on 21 carries against San Diego.
Smith is shifty and elusive, and he already looks like a quicker version of Holmes. When Johnson finally gets healthy, the Chiefs will have the kind of backfield combination coach Herm Edwards covets.
Jeffri Chadiha is a senior writer for ESPN.com.


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Grey : Fifty Shades of Grey as Told by Christian. / E L James.
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Forgot to say new to Vista, and don't know the (newish) computers themselves very well either. Buying them just happened to coincide with broadband becoming available here. I can understand most terms without explanation though, having fiddled about with computers for some time (albeit only with the Sinclair QL, MSDos, and 98SE!)
I can't easily ask in a computer shop; they're a long drive away (& wheels not always available).
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We recently celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary last 11 January 2012. I am so happy because my mother and mother-in-law are both here to join the celebration.
We didn't have the usual gift giving because it was not the tradition. For one, I am not really fond of receiving gifts although I will be happy and appreciative to receive one. So, my husband is very lucky because he didn't have to worry about the gift nor make himself worried-sick to find an anniversary gift here in Dubai.
The anniversary was celebrated quietly with my immediate family members. We had dinner at Movenpick Hotel in Deira at the nice Wok In restaurant. It is an Asian fusion kind of restaurant and the food was great!
It has become customary for us to dine during our anniversary. Sometimes it costs more than the actual cost of getting a gift for my husband but the time spent with the ones I love is more than any gift I can have.


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Embassy staff note everything about MPs from allegations of affairs to how their parents have influenced their characters.
Just before the general election, intelligence analysts drew up "products on the Conservative leadership" including their relationships for the benefit of "senior policymakers".
In one particularly personal memo, a former Labour minister was branded "a bit of a hound dog where women are concerned".
A confidential communiqué sent from the US Embassy in London to Washington DC told how the senior politician was "forced to apologize… to a female… who accused him of sexual harassment… and has had marital troubles in the last few years".
It claimed that the minister had "manic depressive tendencies" and had been described as a "bully" by at least one colleague.
The gossipy memo was apparently gratefully received by intelligence chiefs, who replied: "Washington analysts appreciate the excellent background and biographical reporting."
The material about "bullying, possible depression and scandals, as well as comments on the state of his marriage" was seen as "particularly insightful and timely".
The "hound dog" minister who chased women has not been named by WikiLeaks, the website that has obtained 250,000 messages sent by US diplomatic and intelligence officials, or the newspapers that have seen the unedited cables.
His identity was the subject of much discussion online, with several names emerging as likely candidates according to bloggers and Twitter users.
Earlier this year American spies were highly interested in Alan Duncan, then shadow prisons minister, and his friendship with William Hague, at the time the shadow foreign secretary, with whom he once shared a London flat.
A cable from the US head of intelligence operations called for more information on Mr Duncan, a former oil trader, and his "relationship with David Cameron and William Hague".
Elizabeth Pitterle, head of intelligence operations, said the information previously sent on Mr Duncan, who is in a civil partnership, and Mr Hague, who recently publicly denied internet rumours about his sexuality, was "exceptionally well timed".
"Analysts are preparing finished products on the Conservative leadership for senior policymakers," she wrote in January, suggesting that many more Tory politicians were being studied ahead of the election that would see them take power.
German politicians also came in for detailed scrutiny according to selected cables that have been published by WikiLeaks so far, particularly the foreign minister.
The embassy in Berlin sent a cable in September 2008 titled "The world according to Guido Westerwelle" that covered everything from his "craving" for political power to his upbringing and the fact that he is "openly gay".
It stated: "Family members note that Westerwelle inherited the unbridled, aggressive temperament of his father and the calculated, deliberate, and hesitant cleverness of his mother.
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Marriage is a tomb of love? This film depicts the struggle of modern man to choose between bachelorhood and marriage. A sensitive yet comical look at love and commitment between men and women in the '90s. Chronicling the lives of a typical yuppie couple, Charcoal (Lau Ching-Wan) and Veronica (Ron for short) (Anita Yuen). Anita's goal in life is to have a baby, which certainly is not Charcoal's goal. Anita's best friend Ada (Lai Mei-Han) and her husband (Dayo Wong) are having a baby at the same time. However, Dayo surprisingly is a womanizer which leads to problems between the couple. In addition, Charcoal's ex-fiance Joyce (Annabelle Hui) is always around the corner.
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The former chief political correspondent for The New York Times Magazine brilliantly revisits the Gary Hart affair and looks at how it changed forever the intersection of American media and politics.
In 1987, Gary Hart - articulate, dashing, refreshingly progressive - seemed a shoo-in for the Democratic nomination for president and led George H. W. Bush comfortably in the polls. And then: rumors of marital infidelity, an indelible photo of Hart and a model snapped near a fatefully named yacht (Monkey Business), and it all came crashing down in a blaze of flashbulbs, the birth of 24-hour news cycles, tabloid speculation, and late-night farce. Matt Bai shows how the Hart affair marked a crucial turning point in the ethos of political media - and, by extension, politics itself - when candidates' "character" began to draw more fixation than their political experience. Bai offers a poignant, highly original, and news-making reappraisal of Hart's fall from grace (and overlooked political legacy) as he makes the compelling case that this was the moment when the paradigm shifted - private lives became public, news became entertainment, and politics became the stuff of Page Six.
"A masterfully written account...this first-rate work of political journalism will fan embers long thought to have gone out." (Publishers Weekly starred review)
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"Digging deep into a long-ago, mis-remembered scandal, Matt Bai has written an acutely intelligent and surprisingly moving page-turner about Gary Hart, journalistic blindness, and the trivialization of American politics." (George Packer, author of The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America)
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Otoro has the bad luck of being a couple of blocks away from two sushi restaurants, Sebo and Domo, both which are worth driving across town for. In the inevitable comparisons, Otoro comes up short (as would 95 percent of SF's sushi joints) but if those two heavyweights weren't lurking nearby, this could be the neighborhood's go-to sushi spot. The slate-gray and sea-blue space is small but not cramped, and the friendly staff--if you've been looking for a sushi chef with a solid slapstick routine, look no further--move swiftly. The restaurants namesake, Otoro (fatty tuna) is the specialty and by far the most expensive fish; most two-piece sushis are $5-6, about as low it goes in this city for quality fish, which it is. There's also ramen, a long list of yakitori and a standard sake selection: nothing that's going to put this place in the 95th percentile, but if you're looking for a fun spot to grab some good sushi without spending a fortune, Otoro will do just fine.
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Philips Avent is dedicated to creating, designing and manufacturing the highest quality baby feeding accessories in the world. The Company provides mothers with clinically tested baby feeding products whether she decides to breast feed, bottle feed or combine the two. Over time, the feeding brand has become synonymous with innovation, quality, style and the UK - with 80% of its products, including all soothers, bottles and teats, being made in Glemsford, Suffolk at their factory which employs over 500 British people.
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German, French Business Confidence Dips
PARIS—Business confidence in Germany and France, the euro zone's two largest economies, sharply deteriorated in July.
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How wonderful to read that someone else has these thoughts at times.O'h the joys you have had in this job and although you will miss it your health will bounce back again too.Happy belated birthday.
Settling back in will be interesting but an adventure in its own way...and parting with the books I do not know how you will go with that one..maybe just get rid of everything else lol.Whatever comes it will be another chapter that we look forward to reading.
I don't have your background of professional creativity and work assignments. My husband has been self-employed for most of the years prior to our 'retirement' and I have served in a number of roles which can best be summed up as 'picking up the pieces.'
I'm a few years behind you in age, but already finding that the necessary tasks of life take so much vital energy that there isn't a lot left over for the creative projects I have hoped to undertake or complete.
This is depressing at times--not because the world will be the poorer for lack of my stories or genealogies or quilts--but simply because I so wanted to do these things as an expression of who [I think] I am.
Life demands adjustments of us when we are younger or 'in our prime'--growing older seems to force concessions we might logically have anticipated, but which we find disconcerting.
That said, I believe you still have much to share and I wish you the time and energy for the doing.
Less is more, think of it that way and think of how you will have more time to concentrate on other things; don't think of anything as a loss rather as an opportunity to take a new path. I recently gave up my much loved job but have never been happier as I have the time to spend on more creative pursuits.
I wish you very many happy returns.
PS Your rose is beautiful.
I will be 75 in two months and I know how you feel. I don't feel it right now but I have felt it in the past. My husband I are still adjusting to 'retirement' after a very active and productive life. He came up with this description recently,I don't know where he got it from but I found it very appropriate and somewhat comforting. He said we are now living and trying to adjust to "a new normal".ReplyDelete
Many happy returns. I'm visiting for the first time and the timing is just too surreal.
I get that black fungal in ways you couldn't begin to imagine. Now if only I was able to write creatively what's in my head!


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What is Kashi?
Kashi Ashram is a residential spiritual community founded by Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati in Sebastian, Florida. Kashi is named after the ancient city of Kashi or Benares in India where, for thousands of years, people have come to seek liberation at the time of death. Located on 80 acres, Kashi has shrines and temples dedicated to many of the world's great spiritual traditions surrounding the sacred "Ganga" pond at the center of the property.
Who is Ma Jaya?
Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati is an American-born spiritual teacher. Ma Jaya is widely known for her compassionate work, serving those who are suffering, people living with AIDS, the homeless, the poor, and anyone in need. Ma Jaya is most passionate about the importance of service in spiritual life. Ma Jaya passed away on April 13, 2012. Her teachings are continued through her lineage of sannyasin.
What are the basic teachings of Kashi?
The teachings are based on kindness, compassion and service embracing the sacred practices of many traditions. With roots in Hindu philosophy, the teaching exemplifies the ideal that all paths followed with a pure heart lead to one's own God within.
What is an Ashram?
An ashram is the residence and teaching center of a teacher or guru that often includes lodging for students. Kashi is a residential spiritual community and is considered an "intentional community," of which there are thousands around the globe. This means that people choosing to live together do so around a common purpose. There are five residences on the Kashi grounds; there are also numerous participants who live in the surrounding area.
Is Kashi a religion?
Kashi is an interfaith community that embraces all paths and traditions, a place where the goodness of all faiths or one's own expression of God is honored. Anyone from any religion, or no religion, is welcome to participate and find the depth in his or her individual spiritual path. If anything, the 'religion' of Kashi is one of kindness.
What are some of the spiritual practices of Kashi?
Residents who live at Kashi practice celibacy, vegetarianism, ahimsa (non violence), meditation and yoga. These are in keeping with the Yogic teachings of the Yamas and Niyamas. However, students who participate in activities at Kashi are not required to adhere to these spiritual practices.
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Today all roads lead to the Espinho beaches. The city boasts around 8kilometres of beaches and the most popular ones are Azul beach,Baía beach and Seca beach. The mild climate, extensive sands andease of accesses (the railway station is nearby) have made Espinho amajor bathing resort for the inhabitants of the Porto region.
In Espinho there are two beaches that stand out on the surfing mapin the north: Azul beach and Baía beach. Both boast waves that canbe surfed by all kinds of surfers, even inexperienced ones.
On Baía beach you'll find one of the "must" waves on the Portuguesesurfing route map: the "Direita do Casino" (Casio Right-hander). Asits name suggests, it is a wave that ends in tubular shape from rightto left and is formed on the beach which is right opposite EspinhoCasino. Thanks to its fame, it hosts several stages of surfing andbody boarding championships which are carried out on this beach andat weekends in summer and winter there are always lots of surfers onBaía beach.
On Azul beach the waves end in tubular shape from left to right whichis why the waves are called"lefthanders". When the wave and windconditions are just right, this wave bowls over surfer and bodyboarder aficionados. In any case, the breakwaters delimiting thebeach ensure surfing and body boarding conditions all the year round.
In harmony with nature
After a few hours fun in the sea it's time to relax and recharge yourbatteries. Taste the famous Espinho shrimp whose unique taste isrecognised by the inhabitants of the region. For seafood lovers there'smore to try out: lobsters, crayfish or crabs, usually boiled.
However,you're best bet is to start off with a fish soup, one of the city'sspecialities.
After lunch, return to Porto to be back alongside nature again. Thistime it won't be marine flora and fauna, but rather that to be found inthe gardens of the Serralves Foundation. This is one of the mostimportant Portuguese cultural institutions and the Foundation spacehouses the Serralves Contemporary Art Museum, the Serralves Houseand the Park.
Start off your visit in the Park and discover gardens of French andEnglish influence, small lakes and the animals that inhabit the treesof many species, including some very Portuguese ones like the CorkOak and the Chestnut Tree. With the peace of mind and scenariosoffered by the Park, it's as if we weren't even in the city.
Cultural and historical wealth
Despite its beaches with enticing waves, the city of Espinho is not allabout the sea. Its heritage is huge but it is worth highlighting theCastro do Covil (hill fortress) situated in the town of Paramos andwhose origin dates back to the Iron Age. Here you will find 13circular, schist structures and during the archaeological excavationsfragments of indigenous ceramics were found which allowed thereconstruction of pots, pans and bowls, amongst other utensils. Theremains were also found of household and craft activities such asmilling, weaving, fishing and pottery.
In the city of Porto you simply must pay a visit to the iconic Casa deSerralves, a major example of art deco style and the ContemporaryArt Museum which puts on regular exhibitions by national andinternational artists. The museum was designed by Siza Vieira, aPortuguese architect awarded the Pritzker Prize in 1992 so it's wellworth a taking a longer look at the building.
Leave Serralves and go in the direction of the City Park along Avenidada Boavista. This is the largest park in the city: it has 83 hectares ofgreen areas; sports' facilities; lakes and some footpaths. What willplease you most is the fact that the City Park is located rightalongside the International beach, the best beach in the city forsurfing/body boarding.
Round your day off having dinner in a restaurant along the coastalroad. Boasting a sea view, savour a grilled fish (sea bass, sea breamand sardine are all good choices) or one of the many Portuguese cod-based dishes.
Back to the sea
After a peaceful night and a nutritious breakfast, it's time to head offto the International Beach. Right alongside is Matosinhos beach whichcan be reached via the sands or on the broad promenade of thecoastal road.
These beaches are the most popular for surfing and body boarding inthe city of Porto. This is why there are several schools renting outmaterial and offering surfing or body boarding classes. At weekendsthe beaches are packed out by bathers and surfers.
Matosinhos beach is usually chosen by less experienced surfers as thebreakwater ensures that the sea is calmer. The International beach isrecommended for slightly more experienced surfers: here there aresome rocks and the waves are stronger and higher.
After intense activity in the sea, take a light lunch in the beachrestaurants. There's lots to choose from, from sandwiches to grilledfish. If you're a greedy guts, how about an ice cream?
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There are several direct connections to the city of Porto. If you'retaking a low cost option you can fly from London (Stansted andGatwick), Birmingham, Paris (Beauvais, Orly, Vatry and Charles deGaulle), Marseille, Dole, Lille, Strasbourg, Tours, St. Etienne,Bordeaux, Lyon, Nantes, Madrid, Barcelona El Prat, Valencia, MilanBergamo, Rome Ciampino, Brussels (Charleroi and Zaventem),Eindhoven, Maastricht, Amsterdam, Geneva, Basel/Mulhouse,Dortmund, Frankfurt Hahn, Karlsruhe Baden, Nuremberg, HamburgLübeck, Munich Memmingen and Dusseldorf Weeze.In summer there are low cost companies flying from Liverpool,Dublin, Bologna, Toulouse, Clermont Ferrand, Carcassonne, LaRochelle, Limoges, Rennes, Las Palmas, Palma de Majorca, Tenerifeand Bremen.With the traditional airlines you can fly to Porto from London (Gatwickand Heathrow), Madrid, Barcelona, Munich, Frankfurt and Paris Orly,Caracas, Geneva, Luxembourg, Amsterdam, Milan Malpensa, Luanda,Zurich, New York, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brussels Zaventem,Rome Fiumicino, Toronto and Luanda. In summer you can also flyfrom Montreal, Menorca, Brest and Brive.
At Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport take the undergroundto get to the city centre. The trip only takes 30 minutes.Espinho is easily accessible from Porto centre.
If you take the train,you can leave from São Bento or Campanhã station and the trip takesless than 30 minutes. By road, you can get there via the A1 and theA29. If you don't wish to hire a car, buses leave from the centre ofPorto to Espinho.


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In the end I made a facing for the hem. I wanted a wide hem, and this seemed the easiest way. It also added some weight to the bottom and helps with the drape.
For reference, to make a facing for the hem is the same as making a facing for the bodice. You make a copy of the skirt pattern from the hem up so far. I went up 4 inches. Once cut out I overlocked/serged the edge that would not be sewn to the hem for a neat finish (and so that I didn't have to turn that edge under).
I sewn the two side seams and then matched up the edges of the facing to the bottom of the skirt. I sewn them together, right sides together, then ironed the facing to the back. I pinned it into place to make sewing down the overlocked edge of the facing easier. Once sewn the facing down I was done.
I had an easy wide hem on a wide dress.


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Such a clever thing you are, he thought with approval. You won the arms race on your planet. I guess ours just went on a little longer, pushed us just that little bit ahead of you.
He tried to sleep, and found that he could not.
Twenty four hours later Clinton reported to the medical lab. Technician Zeke was once again on duty, and Technician Zeke was once again unimpressed.
"Well, you managed to catch this one a little earlier, it seems," he commented, disdain clear on his face. "But I must wonder once again how you managed to go an entire day without noticing what should have been as plain as the nose on your face."
Clinton, one hand pulling down the collar of his shirt, shrugged. "Like my professor said, the Screener uses up resources. At first it was just a bump. I didn't want to report for a burn till he sprouted, to make sure."
Zeke stared at him skeptically for a moment, then shrugged. "All right. Get in the cube."
Clinton stood once again in the centre of the cube. He took his shirt off and held it beside him; he wanted a clear view. It looked up at him, like the last one had. This one was younger, however; the eyes were milky white, not yet developed.
Zeke raised his hand, indicating he was about to turn on the Screener.
"So long, buddy, Clinton said. Light flooded the chamber. The thing on his chest did not react.
It took Clinton a few seconds to register what had just happened. The thing looked up sightlessly, alive and unmarred by the radiation.
"Uh…" Clinton could not think of anything to say, but Zeke must have caught the alarm in his voice. He wheeled around, looked into the cube, incredulous.
"Did the emitter go off?" he asked. Clinton nodded, noticing for the first time how the black and yellow filter made Zeke look a little unwell. A little sick.
"Don't worry, I'll dial up the power. This must be a glitch," he said, turning back to the controls. Clinton did not say anything.
Again the flash went off, brighter this time. Clinton shut his eyes against the sudden glare. When he opened them again the thing was still there. And as Zeke ran to the emergency phone to summon the doctors, the milky white sheen left the thing's eyes, and they stared into Clinton's with their horrid yellow intensity. Clinton once again imagined the millions upon millions of virus particles that were now travelling through his blood. Imagined a million million tiny little parasites eating him alive all at once.
And Clinton felt a twinge of fear.
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|Most people know who they are - at the very least they know their own
name. I knew myself as Bonnie Sarvaunt, the niece of the elderly couple who raised
me, or rather, allowed me to grow up in their home. The two people who hid the truth
of my identity from the world. And from me.
When I was fifteen, and opened the gift delivered to me by The Man, I learned that I was two people. And one of me was dead.
Growing up in the depths of the Louisiana bayous, Bonnie Sarvaunt always knows she is different, and that what sets her apart isn't just her fair hair and extraordinary painting talent. At fifteen Bonnie receives a box containing a jumble of clues to her identity, but no help inputting them together; when she's twenty-one, she's given her independence in the form of a cheque for fifty thousand dollars. The clues she has send Bonnie straight to New Orleans, intent on finding out who she really is.
But there are others who know who Bonnie really is. At least two sets of followers are watching her: one to threaten and one to protect.
As shadows lengthen and a rosy sunset fades, angels in a graveyard turn black and sombre while an elderly woman thinks back on her life of shame and pain. Both her goals are now in sight. She will create another like herself, breeding in the necessary characteristics. And she will destroy the family DeLande....


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Des Turner
|Des Turner
|Member of Parliament
for Brighton Kemptown
|In office
2 May 1997 – 10 April 2010
|Preceded by
|Andrew Bowden
|Succeeded by
|Simon Kirby
|Personal details
17 July 1939
Southampton, Hampshire, UK
|Political party
|Lynn Rogers
|Alma mater
|Imperial College London, University College, London
Desmond Stanley Turner (born 17 July 1939) is a British Labour Party politician who was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Brighton Kemptown from 1997 to 2010.
Early life[edit]
He was educated at Luton Grammar School (now known as Luton Sixth Form College) on Bradgers Hill Road in Luton. At Imperial College London, he gained a BSc and MSc. At University College, London, he gained a PhD, researching Biochemistry. At Brighton Polytechnic, he got a PGCE, and subsequently became a teacher. He also became a partner in an independent brewery.
Turner was a Councillor on East Sussex County Council 1985-97, and on Brighton Borough Council 1994-97 and Brighton and Hove Council 1996-97.
Parliamentary career[edit]
He contested Mid-Sussex in 1979. He stood down at the 2010 General Election, with the local Labour Party selecting Simon Burgess as their candidate to succeed him.[1]
Personal life[edit]
His second wife is Lynn Rogers, whom he married in September 1997 in Brighton. He has a daughter from his first marriage to Lynette Gwyn-Jones, the former Leader of Brighton and Hove Council.
External links[edit]
- Guardian Unlimited Politics - Ask Aristotle: Desmond Turner MP
- His Home Energy Conservation Bill in 2001
- TheyWorkForYou.com - Desmond Turner MP
- BBC Politics page
|Parliament of the United Kingdom
|Preceded by
Sir Andrew Bowden
|Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown
1997 – 2010
|Succeeded by
Simon Kirby
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A couple of hours on a dry, fresh day can transform the appearance of your plot, and save time next spring.
Start by gathering anything left to harvest, digging maincrop potatoes carefully with a fork to reduce damage, and cutting pumpkins with a short stalk, which helps prevent rotting.
Next clear away all crop debris and any large weeds and cart to the compost heap. Where possible, separate any diseased foliage and weed seed heads.
These should be consigned to the higher temperatures of a communal composting scheme.
Don't worry too much about small weeds - these can be dug in or smothered with mulch as you cultivate the beds for next year.
Finally collect any plant supports, unused cloches and so on. Store these tidily for checking and cleaning later - a good wet-weather job if you have a shed or greenhouse.
The RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) is a helpful guide to choosing the very best plants to grow in your garden.
Based on extensive trials involving hundreds of varieties, the award is given to plants showing outstanding excellence in the garden.
Look for this RHS seal of approval, shown by a cup-shaped symbol, in reference books and on plant labels.
For more information and lists of AGM plants go to www.rhs.org.uk/plants/plant-trials-and-awards.


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Peel - Planning a trip? Then don't forget to plan for safety! Officers from the Peel Regional Police Crime Prevention Services would like to remind travelers of a few safety tips.
Before you leave:
Traveling Alone?
Securing your home:
At the Airport:
At the hotel:
Car trips:
In addition to daily precautionary measures that should be taken;
For further information, please contact Crime Prevention Services at (905) 453-2121 Ext. 4021.


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Muhammad Ali dead: Boxing legend dies in hospital aged 74
BOXING legend Muhammad Ali has died in hospital of breathing problems aged 74.
The three-time world heavyweight champion – dubbed "The Greatest" – died in hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, late on Friday night local time, according to a family spokesman.
Ali – who had battled Parkinson's disease for 32 years – was admitted to hospital with a respiratory condition earlier this week.
His family initially said he was in a "fair condition" – but he deteriorated rapidly on Friday and was on life support for his final hours.
At least four of his nine children – including daughters Laila, Hana and Maryum – were by his bedside.
A statement from the spokesman said the Ali family "would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers and support" and asked for privacy.
The funeral will take place in Ali's home town of Louisville, Kentucky.
Muhammad Ali dished out body bashes as a campaigner, humanitarian, philanthropist and witty wordsmith.
"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee," was his mantra.
Ali was describing his style in the ring – but the quote transcended his sporting career.
He tackled adversity with grace and dealt knockout blows in the political world that will still resonate for generations to come.
Ali was born Cassius Clay Jr in Louisville, Kentucky, on January 17, 1942, to a sign painter dad and a part-time cook and cleaner mum.
Clay had to be a fighter from the outset, having to grow up under Apartheid-like racial segregation laws.
A fluke of fate opened the doors to his boxing career when, aged 12, Ali told police officer Joe Martin he wanted to beat up the thief who stole his bike.
Boxing coach Martin took him under his wing at his local gym after reportedly telling the baby-faced assassin: "Well, you better learn how to fight before you start challenging people."
Ali won his first amateur bout in 1954 by a split decision, won 1956 Golden Gloves in a novices light-heavyweight class and won National Golden Gloves in 1959.
The 6ft 3in man mountain scooped a light heavyweight gold medal at his Olympic debut in Rome in 1960.
America's new hero turned professional with prolific prowess.
He took out British champ Henry Cooper in 1963 and knocked out Sonny Liston in 1964 to be crowned heavyweight champion of the world.
That same year he raised eyebrows by joining black Muslim group the Nation of Islam and changing his name to Muhammad Ali.
He was drafted into the military in April 1967, but refused on the grounds he was a practising Muslim minister, and spoke out against the Vietnam War.
He was stripped of his world title and boxing licence but his five-year prison sentence for violating service laws was overturned in June 1971.
Ali returned to the ring with decade-defining wins against Joe Frazier and his "Rumble in the Jungle" triumph against George Foreman.
In retirement, Ali announced he had Parkinson's disease in 1984.
But that hasn't stopped him raising funds for his Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center in Arizona and from supporting the Special Olympics and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
He was chosen as a United Nations Messenger of Peace in 1998 because of work in developing countries and earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President George W. Bush in 2005.
Ali has been married to his fourth wife, Yolanda, since 1986.
The couple have one son, Asaad, and Ali has several children from previous relationships, including daughter Laila, who followed in his footsteps by becoming a champion boxer.
Frequent hospital visits for respiratory issues and pneumonia however has plagued Muhammad Ali's last two years.


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PHILADELPHIA -- Tennessee set an American record in the 3,200-meter relay on Saturday to complete a rare triple in the Penn Relays at Franklin Field.
The team of Kimarrra McDonald, Chanelle Price, Sarah Bowman and Phoebe Wright finished in 8 minutes, 17.91 seconds on Saturday to break the mark of 8:18.78 set by Michigan at the 2007 Penn Relays.
Tennessee is just the third program and sixth women's team to take the distance medley and the 6,000- and 3,200-meter events in the 115-year history of the meet. North Carolina's women were the last to do it, in 2003.
"Our focus wasn't on the record," said Bowman, who anchored the two previous wins this weekend. "It was again about competing. If you get too caught up in times it messes you up. We we're like just go out there and compete hard."
Maryland Eastern Shore finished second in the 3,200 in 8:37.56.
Jamaica set a record in the rarely contested sprint medley in the second of the USA versus the World races.
Sheri-Ann Brooks, Rosemarie Whyte, Moya Thompson and Kenia Sinclair finished in 3:34.56 to ignite a huge crowd of supporters. They cut nearly 3 seconds off the previous mark of 3:37.16 set by USA Blue at the 2006 Penn Relays.
The event -- a pair of 200-meter legs with a 400 and an 800 -- is rarely held, mainly in showcase events like the Penn Relays and is not officially recognized by the International Amateur Athletics Federation.
"We didn't even know the team we were going to run," said Sinclair, who ran the final leg in a blistering 1:57.43 despite it being her first 800 of the season. "I think this was our best chance of winning a relay today against the USA. We just wanted to start it off good for the rest of the team."


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In September of 2008, the Royer's purchased a 75-year-old
funeral home at the corner of 17th & Walnut in Blue Springs. This
building had been vacated by the previous funeral service several
years prior, so it became the third facility to be operated by
Royer's. Our first Office Manager/Funeral Director there was Scott
L. Hays. Scott was originally from Slater, Missouri and he was a
second-generation funeral director/embalmer. He had been employed by
Royer's for 6 years prior to this facility's opening. Scott was
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