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What to Do When You Run Into "The Wall"
- Monday, June 09, 2008
Taken from the account of Balaam and his donkey:
"But the angel of the Lord stood in a path of the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side . . . and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left." - Numbers 22:24-26
You are tooling along in school, the children are working hard, you've done your research and planning, everything is on schedule when you run smack dab into "The Wall." You haven't planned for this, it isn't on the agenda, you don't want to panic, but panic sounds like the only feasible option. You can't get over it, you can't go around it; your nose is pressed against this immovable blockage, "forward" isn't there and "reverse" doesn't work. What's a mother to do?
We just keep plodding along, hoping this will end. We do the work, correct the papers, put in the hours, and punch the time-clock, as it were. The passion is not there, the actions barely are. We literally put one foot in front of the other and wait it out. We just push through and do. And eventually it does lift. Not instantly, but we find that one day we do bounce out of bed with a spring in our steps. The sun is shining, and those sweet little faces are excited about school, and so are we! Through perseverance, we shall conquer. And we usually do.
Or we try to muster up the emotions; just make it work. Do or die. Force the smile, and teach the lessons while repeating to yourself, "I am enjoying this, I do love teaching my children, I can get through this." A dispirited way to be, a piteous way to feel. This is different from plodding, because we are trying not only to do, but to feel. To have the action and the attitude. Many times in life we can muster the emotions, we can make ourselves feel "up" about something, and the heart response is synonymous, if not simultaneous. But, it seems to take all our energy. As leaven in the bread, this attitude seems to permeate our whole being, our very existence. It contagiously breathes dismay into the children, meals, housecleaning, our dreams. It makes us question our reasons for homeschooling, whispering, "Why am I doing this anyway? It takes too much out of me. I really can't keep on like this. If this is what it's like, if this is all there is, what it's all about, then I'll just quit!"
In twelve years of homeschooling, I have tried all sorts of solutions. I have plodded along hoping my emotions would follow suit. One year I decided to plan for this wall, and get mildly creative with little effort. Let me share some tips with you, learned from many years of running into that same old wall, and from watching how others successfully handled this in their lives.
Try something new for a week or two, or a month. Remember that change is the spice of life, and sometimes a little change is all we need to bring us back to the land of the living.
Do school in a different room, or weather permitting, outside, even if you have to bundle up in quilts. Just the change in locale can add a spark to a marriage . . . I mean a school. Different scenery, the sun shining from a different angle, a bit of excitement, a newness. If needed, change locations every few days. Finding new places is not that difficult, and it's worth the time spent thinking. It rejuvenates the soul, and stimulates the dulled senses. It sparks the imagination.
Granted, you might not get as much done as if you were in the schoolroom, or it may take longer. But, if it's a choice between plodding and this pleasure, I think I'd go for the latter. If it does indeed revitalize, invigorate, put the bounce back, then it is worth every second invested.
Choose a different subject matter. Study something new. It's like buying a new dress to cheer yourself: it is almost indulgent, but greatly appreciated by all. Just a little time spent on the planning, and you can kiss the doldrums goodbye. Try something you've never studied before:
History: ancient architecture, the origination of origami, legends of your area, Robin Hood, study women's dress during different time periods.
Math: the Japanese abacus, Roman numerals, estimating the number of birds in a flock (count those in a small area – say 10%, then multiply that number by 10, and you should have a rough estimate), count flowers in a field, or trees in the yard, estimate the number of trees in a given lot using the bird-flock method.
Home Economics: cooking and freezing meals, baking pies, perfecting your spaghetti sauce recipe through scientific analysis (batch #1 was made with these spices, and #2 with different ones. Which do you prefer?), finding a new hairstyle for you and your female offspring (what do you think they do in the public school Home Ec classes?).
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Performs professional community health nursing visits and services for terminally ill patients and their families. Provides pain and symptom management appropriate to the patient needs. Member of the Hospice Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), coordinates/assists in the implementation of the plan of care for the terminal patient and their family/caregiver. Completes nursing assessment and provides palliative treatment and symptom management. Responsibilities may include making initial visits to admit patient, initiating and contributing to the revision of the hospice plan of care. Preparation of timely clinical documentation. Participation in IDT and case conferencing as appropriate and contributing to the coordination of services to the patient.
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Minutes … FCCB Meeting
5:00 PM January 8, 2013, F&P Center
Meeting called to order at 5:06 PM by President Hicok.
Members present: Uetz, Wendland, Paulus, Hicok
Motion by Wendland, 2nd by Uetz to approve the agenda. MC.
Motion by Uetz, 2nd by Paulus to approve minutes. MC.
Citizens: Brian Finkhauser, INHF, Dennis Carney, Jeff Koenigsfeld
Brian presented the Board with a repurchase agreement for the Scout Camp. Items in the agreement were explained. Schroeder recommended the Board allow the Board of Supervisors view and sign the documents at their next meeting. Board accepted Director Schroeder's suggestion.
Staff Reports: Schroeder, Elfers and Reams presented a power point of proposed projects and building uses at the Scout Camp. VanWaus absent-written report copied for Board.
Board recessed for supper at 6:10 p.m. Reconvened at 6:37.
Director Report:
2013-2014 Budget worksheets were reviewed. Major changes in the Maintenance and Operations budget due to expected work at Scout Camp. 2011 REAP numbers were reviewed again and comparison made District wide.
Motion by Wendland 2nd by Uetz to accept the conditions of the Low-Head Dam Safety Grant awarded by the Iowa DNR for $30,000. MC
New Business
Heat Pump- Lower level water to water heat pump is out. Options to replace either the compressor or the entire unit. Motion by Uetz, 2nd by Paulus to accept Plumbing's bid of $7464 for a new ClimateMaster 5 ton heat pump. MC
WSR Name- Motion by Paulus 2nd by Wendland to accept the staff's recommendation to name the former Boys Scout Camp, Otto Buff Recreation Area. MC.
Scout Camp– Dennis Carney spoke to the board about his thought regarding scout Camp. He has volunteers willing to work on projects just needs a plan. Think it is possible to open the camp May 1st and begin making revenue for the County.
Old Business
Rock Creek Property—Property transfer complete, now County property.
Knapp II Property—Paperwork filed, now County property.
Business Meeting: Motion by Uetz 2nd by Wendland to approve bills. MC.
Next meeting. Tuesday, Feb. 5th - 5:00 PM at Fossil & Prairie Center.
Motion by Wendland to adjourn meeting at 7:56 p.m.


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This location is in Spartanburg. Nearby parks include Duncan Park, Barnet Park and Hampton Heights Historic District.
Nearby schools include Pine St Elementary School, Meeting Street Academy and St Paul The Apostle Catholic School.
The closest grocery stores are Save-A-Lot, Elite Profit Network and Braswell Food Services.
Nearby coffee shops include Bella Latte, Plaza On Main and The Coffee Bar. There are 23 restaurants within a 15 minute walk including Ribault Street Eatery, II Samuels Restaurant and Ricky's Drive In.
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Roast Cornish Hens With Herb Gravy
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- 4 (1- to 1 1/2-pound) Cornish hens
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1/2 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon dried whole basil
- 1 1/2 cups water
- Remove giblets from hens; reserve for other uses. Rinse hens with cold water, and pat dry; truss. Place hens, breast side up, in a shallow baking pan; brush with melted butter. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes; reduce heat to 350°. Cover, and bake an additional 35 minutes or until tender. Transfer hens to a serving platter, and keep warm. Reserve 1/4 cup pan drippings.
- Combine drippings and remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Serve gravy with Cornish hens.
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|Sun, 09-22-2013 - 7:18pm
Lizzie passed her test and got her drivers license yesterday. I'm so proud of her because I know how scared she was to drive after wrecking my car 3 weeks after getting her permit. It took her a bit longer because of our bad winter last winter and working through her fear but she did it. Also the day that she took her test it was pouring down rain.....she hates rain and was a bit scared of it....the kid before her failed his test, and another kid from Mexico wasn't permitted to take his test as he did not have anyone with him with a US license. (some weird state regulation)......anyhow she kept her focus and did well....even with the parallel parking and nailed it on the first try! We have to get her on the insurance so she can't drive alone until after Monday.....but I know that day is coming.....and I know that I'll be watching the car until it goes away into the distance.......it's a mom thing.....LOL!!
I'm so proud of her doing this!
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That is great. I know how scarey it is when they drive off by themselves. My ds just got his permit the other week. My dd got her motorcycle and that license over a year ago. That is truely nervewracking!!!
|Fri, 10-04-2013 - 8:48pm
I can't imagine.........driving a motorcycle!! She did scare me last week......she left to drive to youth group, and Dave was out of town so I was carless......we live in a very populated area with tons of traffice......she is supposed to call me when she gets to her destination. She forgot......After 15 minutes or so I started calling and she didn't answer her phone, respond to texts.....so I started sending her e-mails, and onine messsages to people who are in her youth group.....she saw my e-mail when she went to use her online bible.....called me and asked if there was a problem....about 25 - 30 minutes late. Talked with her when she got home and she said that she wasn't used to calling.....I told her that I wasn't used to her driving my car alone either so we both had to make some changes. She was to call....or I would be taking away her keys for the next week and driving her around....I think she got the message!
|Mon, 10-07-2013 - 11:08pm
The first few trips are nerve wracking!! After a while, you only get a call if something goes wrong. The motorcycle does not thrill me but 70 miles to the gallon and $180 a year to insure fits a college students bill.


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Surf News
- 17 February 2009 | Surfing
Surfing in Dubai has not been banned but surfers found in the swimming area of Umm Suquiem 2 beach, near Jumeirah Beach Hotel, may be fined.
The newly cordoned off swimming area is at the centre of the surfing hot-spot frequented by hundreds of surfers.
Dubai Municipality's Coastal Management Section confirmed to Gulf News that no official ban has been issued on surfing at the popular beach.
"I have not issued any ban because there are surfers already there, we know they are there," said Alia Al Harmoudi, head of the coastal zone and waterways management section at the environment department of Dubai Municipality.
However surfers found in the new swimming zone may face fines. "A lot of people are swimming there and it is a safety issue," she said.
Surfers are hoping to co-exist with swimmers on the beach during the few winter months, from November to March, as the swell is suitable for surfing.
Dubai resident and surfer Scott Chambers, 25, head of surf school Surf Dubai, received a Dh200 fine last week by Dubai Municipality for surfing in a newly demarcated swimming zone - also the only surf spot in the emirate. "There is a real community of surfers here and this is the only place we can come. After speaking to the authorities I hope that we can share the beach with swimmers in the safest way possible," he said. "I would really like to work with the municipality to have a dedicated area for surfers."
- 16 February 2009 | Surfing
Brazilian Bruno Santos is the new 2009 Hang Loose Pro Contest Champion.
Santos paddled out in two-to-four foot (1 metre) barreling waves at Cacimba do Padre Beach three times today, beating the defending champion of the event Brazilian Raoni Monteiro 15.40 to 8.67 in the great Final. Santos, who is one of the best barrel riders in the world, finished the day with the title and the lead of 2009 ASP WQS ratings.
In the Final, Monteiro opened the heat with an excellent score of 8.67 points, then Santos emerged from a deep left-hand barrel to earn a near-perfect 9.90 and with fifteen minutes to go. Santos was in second with the priority.
With a set approaching, Santos took the first wave in an effort to get the lead, but Monteiro also paddle for the wave and committed a paddle interference, losing his second best wave and his chances to win the Final. After that, Monteiro also scored a 7.67 and a 7.07. In the last 10 minutes, Santos snuck into a small barrel on the wave, earned a 5.50 and won the heat.
"The way I like, I always pray to get barreling waves in the contests, and we had perfect waves in five days of surfing," Santos said.
Before the Final, Santos won the second Semifinal against Brazilian Marcelo Trekinho (who got the second and last 10 point ride of the event) and the Quarterfinal No. 3 against the young surfer Ian Gouveia (16).
"I think I had luck too," Santos said. "The waves came to me and Monteiro made some mistakes today. Noronha is my favorite event of the year and this is the place that I most like to go back every year and win here was great, I really happy with that."
With the result today, Monteiro moves to ASP WQS No. 3. The Final was Monteiro's second Final in the Hang Loose Pro Contest in a row, he won the event in 2008.
Despite having an amazingly consistent campaign in the event, Monteiro was unable to claim the victory, but started the year with a great result at Cacimba do Padre. Monteiro was gracious in defeat – giving credit to Santos for his impressive surfing throughout the event.
Raoni began the day winning the opening heat of this Sunday against his good friend Leonardo Neves, then we took out of the event Brazilian Marco Polo, who surfed the first 10 point ride of the 2009 Hang Loose Pro Contest.
- 16 February 2009 | Surfing
Reigning and nine-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA), 37, will begin his campaign for an unprecedented 10th ASP World Title at the Quiksilver Pro presented by LG Mobile.
Event No. 1 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour, the Quiksilver Pro will be held at the Gold Coast's Snapper Rocks from February 28 through March 11, 2009. The Quiksilver Trials and Roxy Trials will take place on February 27, 2009.
Slater, who in past seasons has been reluctant to commit to a full year of competition, has announced his intentions for the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast and has acknowledged the allure of a possible 10th ASP World Title.
"I commit to where I am," Slater said. "I'll be on the Gold Coast for sure. I'm pretty excited about some new equipment and am ready to surf, I think. No. 10 is alluring and is there for the attempt, but I'll let everyone else worry about the pressure of it as well as I can."
Despite the Floridian's dominance on last year's ASP Dream Tour, Slater admits that the acquisition of ASP World Title No. 10 will be no easy feat, especially considering the hunger and talent of returning ASP Top 45 rippers.
"I'm not sure whether Dane (Reynolds) and Jordy (Smith) will pull straight up to that level to start this year or not, but I know that Parko's always hungry and Mick (Fanning) goes without saying," Slater said. "C.J. (Hobgood) got a taste of it last year again and will come out firing for sure. Taj (Burrow) will be hungry, but I wonder how his focus will be after a couple of really great seasons and not quite the results that his surfing shows all the time – he's always one of the best at Snapper. Bede (Durbidge) will quietly execute more people and Bobby (Martinez) is going to be the hungriest, starting the year without a main sponsor."
In addition to the returning stars on this year's ASP World Tour, a new crop of fresh faces will be joining the best surfers on the planet as they traverse the globe tearing apart the best waves in the world.
"I think Kerr could show some big things, but he was never able to capitalize on a great start the other year and never really backed it up when the time came," Slater said. "I don't expect him to make the same mistakes this time. Nathaniel Curran could quietly take a few people out. I'm really interested to see Barca and what he will do. He's finally made the tour and I don't know if people outside of Hawaii know how good he is yet, especially guys on the World Tour. For all of them, it's a transition from four-man to two-man, and it's a different field with more experience. Rookies need a good start to get out of tough seeding position as well – the first three events are key to a guy requalifying."
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Mourning Hope, a grief support center for young people who have lost loved ones, honored Nebraska Wesleyan University with its Partners in Hope award in a February ceremony.
Upon receiving the award on behalf of the university, Rosemary Ohles, wife of President Fred Ohles, said, "Mourning Hope, being our neighbor, focusing on the needs of youth, knowing how to put college students into action as volunteers, is an ideal partner for Nebraska Wesleyan. We are pleased to provide a comfortable and supportive environment for Mourning Hope's programs in a house owned by NWU. We are proud of the volunteers among our students, professors, staff members, alumni and members of the Board of Governors engaged in helping Mourning Hope to be a model of caring for youth who have experienced loss."
Seven Things You Can Do for a Grieving Friend
Do you know someone who's lost someone? Are you afraid of saying the wrong thing? Here's Mourning Hope's advice for helping a friend through her grief.
1. Listen patiently. That may mean hearing the same stories again and again. But memories live through those stories. They'll help her heal.
2. Don't judge. People deal with their emotions differently. If she feels pressure to bottle them up because you're uncomfortable with them, that's not helpful.
3. Don't fix it. It's natural to want to make things better. But recognize you can't take her pain away.
4. Be practical. "Can I mow your yard?" is better than, "Let me know how I can help."
5. Be there. Attend the funeral if you can. Then keep being there. Quick visits, calls and notes help her know you're not going anywhere.
6. Say his name. She hasn't forgotten him. Knowing that you haven't either can mean a lot.
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First of all, this contains sticks, don't watch it if you don't like sticks etc.
This is my entry for round one of the RHG tournament at fluidanims. I was fighting oxob3000, his character has some sort of chargeable electric powerfist, my character has a glaive and regenerating powers + transforming into fog.
Right, so there are areas I neglected and refurbished backgrounds in this, but overall I'm happy that I managed to eek out this animation while juggling final exams and graduating in the process.
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what did u use for the background photoshop, flash or adobe?
personally it looks like you hand drew it and scanned it in but i can't really tell
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That evil black one just pulled a harry potter
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Are you gonna make any more do you challenge them or do you set it up
Rated 5 / 5 stars July 9, 2011
Frankly, the lack of sound effects has an added effect in its own right. The music went beautifully. The fighting was great too. And knowing you had to juggle exams makes me impressed to say the least. Definitely great.
I'd like to see this get serious, with VA and storyline and whatnot. But hey, all I can do is wait.
Thanks a lot!
As for making a really long and serious project out of this, I'm liking the idea, but I doubt I'll be able to do that seeing as I have essentially no ability to make good stories. It would be cool however.
For now you'll have to settle with the next round of mindless action. I'll try to keep up an interesting atmosphere at least.
Rated 5 / 5 stars July 2, 2011
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Closer Watch -- Indians' Chris Perez out 3-4 weeks
Vinnie Pestano expected to close until Perez is ready
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Cleveland Indians' closer Chris Perez is expected to be sidelined for the next three-to-four weeks because a strain of the subscapularis muscle in his right shoulder, according to the Indians' official website. Vinnie Pestano is expected to handle ninth-inning duties if Perez isn't ready for opening day, making him an even more attractive sleeper in fantasy baseball leagues.
At this point, it seems unlikely that Perez will be ready for the start of the season, but owners might remember that Perez was expected to miss the start of last season because of a left oblique strain suffered during spring training. Perez was on the mound on opening day, though, and even though he blew the save that day and struggled during the first week, he stayed in the closer's role all season.
History might not repeat itself this year, but owners shouldn't go overboard in their expectations for Pestano. The 28-year-old righty has been one of baseball's best relievers over the past two seasons, posting a 2.45/1.08 line with a 10.9 K/9 ratio, and he's always done a good job when filling in for Perez, converting four save chances. However, the Indians seem intent on keeping Perez, who's gone 75-of-83 in save chances the past two years while sporting a 3.45/1.17 line and 7.52 K/9 ratio, in the closer's role. Unless Perez has multiple setbacks, he's likely to regain the ninth-inning job as soon as he's ready.
Pestano could take it over again at some point, as Perez is far from consistent and a prime trade candidate, but owners shouldn't simply expect Pestano to close all season. We already had Pestano ranked highly at No. 33 among RPs, so even after this news, he only bumps up one spot in our RP rankings . Perez tumbles from No. 24 to No. 29. He's still worth drafting in all formats given his past success as a closer, but you can bet many owners will be extra leery of him.
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The Detroit Lions made it back to the postseason back in 2011 after over 10 years of being the epitome of a terrible franchise. They fell back on hard times in 2012 but they reloaded in the offseason and now their prized acquisition thinks his new team can win the Super Bowl.
"Honestly, I don't think we're far at all. We have the guys here to be able to win a Super Bowl," Bush said at Detroit Lions OTAs, via MLive.com.
Bush then covered his bases a bit and said that a lot needs to go into the season before the Super Bowl discussion can start but the talent suggests the team will be better than it was last year.
There's a lot that has to go into this season, this team, this offseason, before we can even think about that. Right now, we just have to think about doing the little things right and coming together, building that chemistry that's going to help us coming down into the season when we're down by a touchdown in the fourth quarter with a minute to go and we have to drive a whole football field. Those little things right now are going to help us during the season.
The Lions no doubt have more talent on their roster than they did last season and Reggie Bush is a large part of that. But Detroit has their work cut out for them if they want to make it to the Super Bowl in 2013 as they haven't made it out of the first round of the playoffs for over 20 years.


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Letter to the Editor: Siren is needed
This letter is in reference to the complaints about the Strasburg Fire Department's siren. I lived in the apartment next to Peoples Drug Store for 10 years. I never complained about the noise from the siren. If I was talking on the phone or to someone in the apartment, I would say "hang on a minute 'til the siren stops. I always felt it was needed and still do.
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The U.S. electronics recycling industry treated about 3.5 million tons of electronic scrap in 2010, garnering an estimated $5.2 billion in revenue, International Data Corp. (IDC) said in a report released Wednesday.
An Alabama auto wrecking and recycling yard's owners are facing 99 felony charges for allegedly running a large chop shop, with additional charges expected to result from investigations initiated by an array of authorities.
Aleris International Inc. has promoted Roeland Baan and K. Alan Dick to oversee its global rolled products and recycling divisions.
Prices for ferrous scrap imported into Spain dropped this week on a fall in its domestic market due to poor demand, following the shutdowns of ArcelorMittal's Sestao and Madrid works, as well expectations of price declines in other European countries
Lower ex-Europe scrap offer prices to Turkish buyers saw Wednesday's MB Daily Ferrous Scrap Index cfr Iskenderun fall to $459.40 on an HMS 1&2 (80:20) basis, down from $460.24
Spanish mills have dropped their buying price for all grades of domestic ferrous scrap by €15 ($20) per tonne for October deliveries as demand remains weak, sources in the country told MB
Southeast Asian buyers are staying away from ferrous scrap imports for a fourth week on weak demand
Tokyo Steel, Japan's largest electric arc furnace operator, has reduced its scrap purchase prices for the third time in a matter of days amid lacklustre demand
Six men have been accused of stealing copper, possibly for as long as three years, from Olin Brass Corp.
Secondary aluminum prices continued to tumble this week, taking cues from a lower terminal market amid concerns about the overall economy.
Robert Waxman, a former Philip Services Corp. executive convicted of defrauding the scrap company of millions of dollars through a series of bogus copper trades, offered the company and its shareholders an apology Friday in Ontario Superior Court on the third and final day of his pre-sentencing hearing.
Two aluminum recyclers have cleared the final hurdle in their five-year battle to build a 95-acre salt cake landfill in Mount Pleasant, Tenn.
Major ocean shipping lines plan to hike rates in November on containerized scrap shipments from the West Coast.
Tuesday's MB Daily Ferrous Scrap Index cfr Iskenderun was unchanged at $460.24 on an HMS 1&2 (80:20) basis as Turkish buyers remained out of the deep-sea market
Prices for shredded ferrous scrap imports into India were unchanged this week, as weak demand and the unfavourable rupee-dollar exchange rate for buyers hampered sales
U.S. East Coast bulk ferrous scrap export prices are expected to fall $10 per tonne this week as a standoff between buyers and exporters continues.
Sims Metal Management Ltd. has acquired S3 Interactive Ltd., which specializes in recovering end-of-life and defective mobile devices from manufacturers' warranty and non-warranty service providers.
OmniSource Corp. has locked out workers at three scrapyards after negotiations between the Steel Dynamics Inc.-owned recycling chain and its labor union reached a stalemate.
EMR/Smith Industries LLC has purchased a Salisbury, Md., scrapyard in what appears to be an effort to lock up more feedstock.
Mid City Steel Corp. will spend $3.7 million to establish a second facility in Westport, Mass.
Alabama recyclers are gearing up for a fight with a local lawmaker, who intends to introduce a bill that would impose a tag-and-hold requirement on materials and increase penalties for those convicted of scrap metals theft.
The American Foundry Society (AFS) has slammed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for proposing new regulations on greenhouse gas emissions despite the group's belief that foundry-owned landfills are trivial emitters.
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Over 30,000 freedom loving people march the streets in Poland against fascism
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The media in Poland did not show this. It showed a small group of ANTI-FA there to cause trouble and oppose this magnificent march.


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As of Saturday, December 22, 2012
© Copyright 2014 Newton Citizen
ATLANTA -- Kammeon Holsey scored 14 points, Robert Carter pulled down 10 rebounds and Georgia Tech's defense stifled The Citadel in a 73-41 rout on Saturday.
Marcus Georges-Hunt had 12 points on 4 of 5 shooting from beyond the arc in the first half for the Yellow Jackets (8-2), who won their fourth straight and improved to 6-0 at home.
Matt Groselle and Lawrence Miller each had nine points for The Citadel (3-7), which shot 25.4 percent from the floor for the game. Stephen Elmore finished with eight points and 10 rebounds.
Carter had nine points and Julian Royal added eight for Georgia Tech, which shot 43.7 percent.
Kentucky transfer Stacey Poole, who became eligible after the first semester, made his debut for Georgia Tech and scored all of his seven points in the second half. He also had five rebounds.
The Yellow Jackets' biggest lead was 36 points with 6:19 to play.
Georgia Tech made of nine of its first 13 shots and led 20-3 before the game was nine minutes old as the Bulldogs started 1-for-10. The Citadel got within 22-10, but Georgia Tech then went on a 17-0 run and the lead was 41-16 at halftime.
The Citadel shot just 19.4 percent in the first half and was 1-for-11 from behind the 3-point arc at intermission and 3-for-22 for the game. Van Scyoc missed eight 3-point attempts.
Ten players scored for the Yellow Jackets.
Georgia Tech played its second straight game without Jason Morris, who is battling plantar fasciitis. The junior wing, a key reserve, is averaging 4.9 points per game.
The Yellow Jackets have home games against Fordham next Saturday and UT-Chattanooga on Jan. 2 before opening ACC play by hosting Miami on Jan. 5.
Georgia Tech's losses are to California in the DirecTV Classic at Anaheim, Calif., and at No. 10 Illinois.
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2004 Volkswagen R32
The Audi S4's long-lost baby brother.
By May 17, 2004 / Photos by Marc Urbano
Let's get this straight right off the bat: The Volkswagen R32 is not as fast as the . Nor does it have the grip of the . But you know what? Who cares. This car isn't about scorching test numbers. It isn't about wings and scoops and Ricky-racer attitude. It's about being the best ever, a hot little hatch that cleverly combines speed, poise and everyday livability with the likable, unassuming personality of a .
At first glance, it's easy to see why people are inclined to group the R32 with these rally-bred dynamos. It's priced in the same $30K neighborhood, has all-wheel drive, a 240-bhp V-6 and 6-speed manual transmission. It's aimed at the enthusiast market and designed to deliver license-threatening performance. But while the STi and Evo sacrifice a measure of refinement to achieve their class-dominating speed and handling, the R32 strikes a welcome balance between all-out performance and real-world civility.
Think of it as a younger sibling to the . The personalities and performance characteristics of the two cars are actually quite similar. The S4 is certainly faster (and almost $20K more expensive), but its power delivery, handling composure and quality execution are all mirrored in the R32.
Central to the R32's flexible nature is its fourth-generation Golf chassis modified for VW's 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system. Gone is the torsion-beam rear suspension (and with it the Golf/GTI's endearing 3-wheeled "dog & fire hydrant" cornering attitude), replaced by a multilink setup with dual-link trailing arms. The shocks, springs and anti-roll bars have all been beefed up, and compared with the standard , the businesslike R32 sits nearly an inch lower.
While 4MOTION isn't new to the U.S. market-variations on the technology are currently available on the Phaeton, and select models-this is the first Golf-based application to find its way stateside. Built around an electronically controlled Haldex coupling that automatically apportions torque fore and aft, 4MOTION sends 100 percent of power to the front wheels under normal, unstressed driving conditions, but can transfer up to 50 percent rearward as traction requirements dictate.