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Sofia the First is the protagonist of her show of the same name and she is a new princess in the kingdom of Enchantica. She has short wavy brown hair, peach skin, a princess crown and a purple gown. She is voiced by Ariel Winter.
Sofia was a normal girl, the daughter of a shoemaker named Miranda until the day Miranda fell in love with King Roland and married him, thus making Sofia a princess. On the first day in the palace, Sofia recieves a gift from her stepfather: The Royal Amulet of Avalor. With it, she learns that she can talk to animals. The amulet is also the obsession of the evil sorcerer Cedric who plans to rule the kingdom using the amulet.
In her series, Sofia is the main character who is usually in the fray of doign her heart desires and being the princess she is destined to be.
In "MCF and the Stone Queen" Sofia, along with Amber and James were frozen in stone by the Stone Queen, but she and her siblings are free thanks to Daisy and her biological parents. Then she helps Daisy defeat the Stone Queen.
In the other MCF stories, she is friends with Annie Romanov and is part of The Magical Kids of Wonder or "The Kid Craders."
Physical AppearanceEdit
Sofia is a young girl with wavy, Titian hair. She has fair skin with rosy cheeks and large, light blue eyes. Sofia's prominent princess gown has a lilac color and comes with a crystal tiara inset with diamonds and pearls, which also decorate her dress. Around her neck, she wears the royal family's amulet called the Amulet of Avalor, which gives her powers for deeds of pure good, the only ones she currently has being the power of talking to animals and shapeshifting, though the amulet also curses her when she performs bad behavior, such as making her croak when she bragged about singing the Enchancia Anthem to her friends.
While cute and beautiful, Sofia is rather clumsy but has a pure heart. Since she was originally a mere commoner, she retains a very carefree persona, and was once seen to enjoy sliding down the rails of the staircase. Her outcast-esque behavior often puts her at wits with her stepsister Amber, who was apparently jealous of Sofia due to her social talents. Often times the firm Hildegarde is a little thrown off by her vivacious persona. She can be quite gullible when around Cedric the Sorcerer. Being new to the royal game, she often lets Amber tow her around, and must be brought to her senses by Miranda. Sofia and Amber clash due to Amber loving large events, while Sofia prefers quaint things, like the maze of secret gardens. They also, most dramatically, have different views on the value of looks and other material things. Sofia prefers the power of the heart, while Amber is more focused on physical value. This makes them two completely different types of princess, and will most likely lead to two completely different paths as they grow.
Due to past magical experiences, Sofia is very careful and hesitant when using active magic, respecting its power and what it's capable of whether it's done correctly or incorrectly.
Powers and AbilitiesEdit
Although a young girl, Sofia has displayed various skills, abilities, as well as magical potential.
- The Amulet of Avalor: This magical amulet, gifted to her by her stepfather grants Sofia the power to talk to animals (for which the amulet blessed her when she helped a baby bird back into its nest). Without the amulet, however, Sofia loses the ability to understand her animal friends when her amulet was stolen by a baby griffin. When she brags about her singing at the Harvest Festival, the amulet temporarily ruins her voice, making her have bouts of croaking until she made things right which breaks the curse. When she helps Oona the mermaid out of a fishnet, the amulet blesses her with shapeshifting. Specifically into becoming a mermaid, including the ability to breathe underwater.
- Flying Horseriding: In "Just One of the Princes", Sofia tried out for the Royal Prep Flying Derby team, with Minimus as her steed. After hard work and training, she managed to win her spot on the team, and became a skilled flying horse-rider. She uses those skills later to rescue Clover from Boswell, then to chase Wormwood, the latter event occurring in her regular dress. This begins her fondness for sporting events, such as the Tri-Kingdom Picnic. Sofia has also been revealed to be a good gymnast.
- Magic: In "Cedric's Apprentice", Sofia began lessons in magic and sorcery, first having trouble with a spell to turn things into rubies. But with her temporary sorcery-teacher, Cedric the Sorcerer, she soon masters the ability to cast spells although it requires a wand. This comes in handy later when she frees the headmistresses from their bubble. However, after her first try at spell-casting when she put everyone attending her first ball to sleep, she remains cautious about bold magical attempts, even in measuring magical plant food.
- Swordsmanship: In "Baileywick's Day Off", during a game of pirates, Sofia displayed competent skills with a sword (albeit a toy one) to keep her brother James on his toes and even disarm him. Given Royal Prep offers fencing lessons, Sofia probably learned there or she received a tutor. Wand work also requires similar arm movements, which could also add to explanation of her skill.
- Various Buttercup Girl Scout skills: As a Buttercup Scout, Sofia has learned many outdoor skills, such as wood-gathering, identifying various herbs, survival skills, etc.
- Leadership: Sofia displayed potential and competency as a leader, when she led her fellow Buttercups in making a sled so they could hurry an ill Baileywick to get treatment at the castle.
- Sofia's Heart: Many times, Sofia has shown compassion, kindness, and resolve, all of which helped her overcome the challenges she's faced as a princess, as well as helping others. She never gives up and always finds a way to succeed, and the goodness of her heart has helped others in ways that only kindness and patience can. Her heart is her most prized feature, valued by her allies, especially Fauna and Clover. Her corset and tiara, as well as her chest with her possessions that she had as a cobbler's daughter, have heart designs. Her heart, like all gifts, has its downsides - Sofia is sensitive and emotional, overreacting at times. She can also be very selfless when it is unrequired. Sofia wants to please everyone and make the best impression, making her vulnerable to peer pressure. Despite being claimed as independent, Flora's drawing of her in RPA to help her learn the school motto shows a significantly different outcome for her in the end. Sofia is selflessly willing to help Amber out after she cheats in the RPA Halloween costume contest by using Cedric's magic and needs the Amulet of Avalor to remove her butterfly wings, for instance. Sofia's heart does not blind her cunning, which she uses to guide the cowardly Desmond and discover Amber's sudden desire for the amulet.
- MCF: Daisy and the Stone Queen (Debut)
- MCF and the Cooper Caper (Coming soon)
- MCF: Flight to the Finish (Upcoming)
- The Mystery Case Files Chronicles (Upcoming)
- In some fanfiction, Sofia has a crush on Pinocchio, however, this has yet to be proven in a MCF story.
- Simular to her fellow princesses, Sofia has animal friends.
- Like Jasmine, Cinderella, and Rapunzel, she resides with the antagonist.
- Simular to Cinderella, Sofia has a rags-to-riches story and has a stepsister who was once an antagonist but kinder during the climax.
- She is the first to have a stepparent who isn't evil.
- She isn't aware of the antagonist.
- Despite being a princess and being directly affiliated with Disney Princesses in her show, Sofia will not join the official line-up because she is too young.
- On a press tour, executive producer Jamie Mitchell said, "She is Latina" after one reporter asked about Sofia's mother's darker skin. This makes Sofia Disney's first Latina princess to appear in an animation project. But recent articles on Sofia's heritage says that she is "not" Latina, but a Hispanic of mixed heritage, with her mother hailing from the Kingdom of Galdiz (loosely based on Spain) and her biological father hailing from a kingdom based on Scandinavia. Despite her father's blood being reportedly Scandinavian, Sofia may likely have Irish blood on that side as well, judging by her skirt designs and ruddy features.
- Similar to Cinderella, she has a rags-to-riches story, and has a stepsister who once was antagonistic, but became softer in the climax. Unlike Cinderella, Sofia's stepsister is born a princess.
- Also unlike Cinderella, Sofia moved into her stepfamily's home instead of the other way around.
- Similar to Cinderella, Jasmine and Rapunzel, Sofia resides with the antagonist.
- Similar to Snow White, Cinderella and Aurora, she has animal friends.
- Her hard work of learning to be a princess is similar to Tiana's hard work, and Cinderella when she's trying to do her best while being herself.
- Her spunkiness and curiosity is similarly compared to Ariel.
- Her decision to race in the flying horse-race that has always been done by princes and never by princesses is similar to Mulan when she joined the Imperial Army of China, where it is a crime for a woman to pretend to be a man, let alone even join the army due to the social structure of Ancient China favoring men over women.
- She is similar to Princess Sofia from Mattel's Barbie as the Island Princess. Both share the same name and are around the same age. Also, both are sweet and joyful and love animals. The only difference is that Sofia the First isn't born a royal, and isn't a blonde.
- Sofia is the first princess official and non-official to have a stepfather rather than the typical stepmother. Plus her stepparent isn't wicked. Neither are her stepsiblings, though Amber is briefly jealous, and struggles with materialism. Amber and Sofia frequently quarrel over this difference in values, which may likely lead them on completely different paths in life.
- She is similar to Eilonwy in the fact they both have magical objects. Eilonwy has her golden bobble and Sofia has the Amulet of Avalor.
- Also, Sofia is the first princess to have to deal with more than one main antagonist, though Ariel, Belle and Jasmine all got new foes in sequels and shows.
- Like Rapunzel, Sofia has short, side-parted hair and has purple as her chief color.
- Like the Beast, Sofia is cursed for her pride in a way that affects her voice, has wavy reddish hair, and captivating blue eyes, as well as being very sensitive and selfless, though also proud and perhaps moody.
- Sofia is the third princess with side-parted hair - the first was Ariel, and the second Rapunzel. This also applies to all three having tomboyish lips. Anna and Elsa will be the fourth and fifth of those two categories.
- Like Cinderella, Sofia's animals stand in for her family when required to.
- Like Snow White, Sofia is innocent to the point of being naive.
- Like Belle, Sofia is focused on the value of interior over exterior beauty, and is fairly clever. Both also wear unique colors in their villages as workers - Belle blue amongst red, Sofia purple amongst blue.
- Sofia is the third Disney heroine to be artistic - Jane was the first, and Rapunzel the second. This is shown in Sofia's drawing of herself and Miranda.
- Sofia is the fourth heroine to be a good seamstress - the first was Cinderella, the second was Esmeralda, and the third was Rapunzel.
- She is the fourth heroine to be transformed magically - Cinderella was the first, Ariel the second, and Tiana the third. So far she has been transformed into a lizard and a mermaid making her the only heroine to have taken at least two distinct forms besides her human form throughout her depiction.
- Sofia is somewhat similar to Harry Potter from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series in that both are titular characters who are taught magic, enjoy flying, and have responsibility over magic that makes them more unusual than they were before (Harry's scar, Sofia's Amulet).
- Sofia has a remarkable similarity to Prince Phillip - both are clumsy, falling off of their horses, chasing people around trees, handling raven - toting villains with lairs, and evil fairies using plant power.
- Sofia is the sixth heroine to wear a corset, the previous five being Aurora, Ariel, Esmeralda, Rapunzel and Merida.
- Each Disney Princess she's met has taught her something important. Cinderella taught her about making amends with her sister, Jasmine demonstrated to her not to be afraid to take charge and try something new, Belle showed her that actions speak louder then words when apologizing for bragging. Ariel helped her see that by working together, anything can be accomplished. Aurora reminded her that you can ask others for help.
- Sofia is the eighth Disney heroine who can sew. Snow White was the first, Cinderella was the second, Wendy Darling was the third, Eilonwy was the fourth, Esmeralda was the fifth, Giselle was the sixth, and Rapunzel was the seventh.
- In every episode where Sofia's amulet is gone, but reappears a shot later, she doesn't panic. But when she is aware of it and when someone tries to take it, she panics.
- Sofia's transformation into a mermaid is almost similar to Madison's from the 1984 film Splash. When her feet make contact with the water they turn into a mermaid tail.
- Like Frodo Baggins, Sofia's name means "wisdom," she hails from humble origins, and bears an enticing enchanted object of great power that has mythological origins. The One Ring is based off of the Ring of Gawain, Sofia's amulet has shared properties with the Brisingamen.


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Planning and Building Control Manager
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- Balfour Beatty Living Places
- Location
- North East Lincolnshire. Main office is Grimsby
- Salary
- Circa £50'000 + Benefits
- Posted
- 23 Mar 2012
- Closes
- 23 Apr 2012
- Contact
- Jenny Smith
- Discipline
- GIS/Mapping, Planning, Regeneration
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Planning and Building Control Manager
North East Lincolnshire. Main office is Grimsby
Circa £50'000 + Benefits
Seeking an experienced individual to manage our new Planning and Building Control Service
You will offer excellent technical, communication and leadership skills with a background in planning and/or building control and have good business management and organisational skills.
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I am looking for someone who is active and fun to be around(duh… sorry, stating the obvious. ) It would especially be fun to do active stuff together, like go mountain biking (or even kiting).. You would be pretty independent, but of course realistic and not crazy weird about it..
If you told me you did something like taught yourself how to ride a motorcycle or got yourself into mountain biking that would be pretty awesome… Don't worry, even if it was something less crazy I would still think it was cool. I just don't want to hang out with someone who needs me for fun.. If we are a match you know what I mean..
I also really dig smart chicks...
Ok, here goes.... Gulp.... I would like to explain something here so that you know a little about where I am coming from: yes, my goal is to find someone I can spend the rest of my life with , have tons of fun with and hopefully some kids.
Ok, now the hard core part, I lost my partner awhile ago to cancer. We were going to get married and do the whole live life thing. Don't worry I'm not broken, but let's just say I have a greater appreciation life, health, and the people around me....
In a nutshell:
I like sporty stuff (kiting, climbing, Mt biking, yoga, running, and trail running, ect...) but not "sports".
I like good food.
I've played in bands, but recently quit to learn the piano....
I wish I watched less TV and got up earlier
I finally figured out what GGG is, and yes I passed...
I also am working to learn the piano well enough to be able to play shows. 2 years is my target..
I try and eat mostly healthy and exercise.. (like salad with my cookies while standing....)
Oh, ya and I am super good with kids... Probably because I totally love playing with them on their level.. Just a few weeks ago I was playing with a friends kid and we were having pretend tea and I "spilled" some, so she refilled my cup and cleaned up the pretend tea in a way that was so engaging it was amazing.. Made me wonder when and where our imagination goes as we grow up...
Right now (because I am teaching myself piano) Ben Folds, and artists like Kate Nash.
Amanda Palmer... I love you.
(original favorite bands were/are: Primus and Jane's)
of course Jack Johnson (who can't like this guy...?)
Jamiroquai and anything funky...
And I will even put Serge Gainsbourg (because it will make me look cool...)
Talking heads (classic favorite...)
Stevie W., (the funky rocking stuff.. Like Sir Duke.. or I Wish)
Dvorak (probably my favorite Classical Comp.)
Even some of Eminem's stuff is fun to listen to..
Pretty much only listen to NPR... (right now Radio Lab is my favorite show.... and of course I also love all of the others... The Moth, This AmLife, WaitWait, Freakanomics, ect... )
I really liked reading Life of Pie although it was a million years ago.. I started reading it from the middle. I had no idea what the book was about. It was my roommates and I was itching for something cool to read and I didn't want to get bored with another book because the beginning was slow... Little did I know this was the perfect book to have done this with.. Randomly I started reading right as the boat was starting to sink.... crazy crazy...
I am currently "reading" the Ethical Slut (book on tape). Interesting take on sex in our current culture.. Also, it's seems reasonable and thought out; not just a bunch of hippy free love stuff.. Don't get me wrong, I love hippies..
Like a lot of dudes I like science fiction stuff...
I also love a solid independent film.. They don't seem like they are going to be exciting, but some of them are really fun to watch..(like, Me and You and Everyone We Know)
I like spicy
Pizza would probably be my desert island food, but it would have to come with salad (Like the baby kale mix at TJs, no dressing) otherwise I would probably get scurvy... (wait wouldn't that have to be a fruit salad)
The sun
Challenges in general..
Sporty stuff with different kinds of physical challenges
My desert island....
food would be pizza (kind of a cheat because there are so many kinds, but I do love pizza)
Instrument: Piano
Drink: water, because everything else would get old fast, plus you can use it to clean any wounds... :)
Music: tbd
- How crazy it is that we live in America where we have a lot of super cool stuff and many of us don't realize it... (I think it's because we are so used to it...) (No I'm not "that guy," I'm totally guilty of this as well... )
- How I can appreciate life more. It is way too short to get hung up on stuff... I am constantly trying to push to live like this is your last day (but keep in mind you have to pay rent at the end of the month...)
(Oh ya and I am finding it more and more creepy that a ton of people use the symbol of a tortured dead guy on a couple of sticks to make people behave. Kind of seems like we are living in a suspense thriller novel..)
....you think the chemistry might work, and you want to hang out and have fun..
....you are not closed minded, stuffy, and are strive to be comfortable where you are not comfortable..
....you also try and break out of the damn hamster wheel that life tries to force us into..
.... you went to summer camp when you were a kid..
Please don't contact me if you:
..are a wacko
...wear socks with climbing shoes
...love drama and can't have a reasonable and mature conversation
...are racist or sexist
...are super religious (like go to church every week)
...like to go to bars to drink and party... woo hoo....


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This is the first photo book by FairMail Peru photographer Anidela Rios Pizan (16 years old)
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Small Square, 7×7 in, 18×18 cm
20 Pages
- Publish Date Jan 31, 2014
- Language Spanish
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FairMail is a company producing fair trade photos made in Peru, Morocco and India. The photos are all taken by Indian, Moroccan and Peruvian underprivileged teenagers. FairMail offers this youth photography training, part-time work, medical insurance and guidance in making their future plans. The teenagers get 50% of the profits of the sale of their own photos to finance their housing and education.
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as i missed getting this out before the close today, i will be adding AAPL as a short on the open monday. for tracking purposes, i am using this daily chart for entry (monday's open) and targets. however, i have also added some different entries and targets on this 4 hour chart for more active traders. my preferred target on this trade over time is the top of the 2nd target zone (T2), although i would expect a reaction off T1 if this trade plays out.
being that i think the R/R now (finally) favors being short AAPL, i now believe that it also a good time to finally start shorting the broad markets (via etfs, futures, options, or whatever your preferred vehicle). for months now, i have been stating my strong preference of shorting individual stocks vs. the broad market. even as the market went on to recently make multi-year highs there have been many profitable, even some very profitable short trades that have hit one or more price targets over the last few months. in addition to identifying the some of the more attractive technical patterns, the most likely reason for the success on many of these trades also meshes with the reasoning behind my preference to trade the best individual stock patterns vs. the broad market, particularly on the short side:
in the final stages of a bull market we typically see a deterioration in market breadth as fewer and fewer mega-cap stocks (which carry the heaviest weightings in the primary indices) lift the market higher. while the debate of whether or not we are in fact at or near a market top will only be proven in time, one can not argue that market breadth has deteriorated considerable as the market has moved higher since the early june lows. hence, it is not rocket science or wizardry that many of the short trades ideas over the last few months have been very profitable. it is the simple fact that if you have the leading index, the $NDX, with a nearly 20% weighting in AAPL, which is up 24.2% since it's peak low on may 21st while the $NDX is up 12.1% (yes, exactly half) over the same time period, that the other 80% of stocks must not be doing so hot.
keeping on that train of thought, remember that the next top 10 or so holdings in the NDX, although not nearly as large as AAPL, dwarf the majority of the stocks in the index (btw- AAPL is also the second largest weighted component in the S&P 500 as well). therefore, although AAPL did the bulk of the heavy lifting, the markets were also dragged higher by other over-weighted components such as GOOG, ORCL, and AMZN. i don't have the time or resources to strip out these names and crunch the numbers (although I have illustrated this point recently comparing these indexes to their equal-weighted counterparts), but i am willing to bet if you compared the top performing 50% to the bottom performing 50% of stocks in these indices that you'd see why it's not so hard to debunk the old wall street sayings such as "the trend is your friend" or "all ships are lifted in a rising tide" and why shorting the most attractive (or should i say unattractive, i.e.- bearish) patterns in an uptrend has been an overall profitable strategy, especially when coupled with trading the most attractive long-side patterns as well (a long-short portfolio). conversely, one would most likely have a very tough time shorting even the weakest stocks during a strong uptrend that is accompanied by strong market breadth (broad stock participation).
the "your trend is your friend" statement has held true for generic shorting of the broad market (shorting the SPY, buying short index etf's, etc..) and has proved to be the best advice for general investors who only passively manage their portfolios using broad market mutual funds or tracking etfs. however, i now believe that the numerous signs of non-confirmation on the rally off the june 4th lows, in conjunction with the technical posture of both the broad markets as well AAPL, the single largest company (by market cap) in the world as well as the heaviest weighting in the key broad market indices (S&P 500, Nasdaq 100), provides an attractive risk/reward profile for shorting the broad markets. there are nearly countless trading vehicles and several strategies to do this but scaling into etfs (shorting the SPY, QQQ, etc.. or buying SH, SDS, QID, etc... in gradually lots over the next few weeks) is a simple and effective strategy.
i will also spend some time over the weekend trying to identify some of the most attractive sector etfs. (assuming Ivan doesn't hit, as currently i'm in the expected path and might have to spend the weekend battening down the hatches and/or evacuating). until then, here's the daily & 4 hour charts of AAPL. stops on an AAPL short would depend on one's own trading style, risk tolerance and preferred target. the final swing target, T2, is about 35% below current levels so a ~10% stop from entry would make sense (providing 3.5:1 R/R), while shorter-term "less bearsih" traders expecting a pullback in AAPL but an extended continuation of the bull market might prefer on of the shallower targets and a tighter stop.
finally, this should go without saying but to just to be clear: never take a trade that does not fit your own risk tolerance, comfort and experience level. shorting stocks or even diversified etf's is certainly not for everyone, especially those new to trading or investing. whether long or short (or both), never put all of your eggs in one basket and always know exactly why you are buying (or selling) a position; what is your price target(s), where will you exit if the trade goes against you. don't just count the money that you will make on the trade if correct, but also how much you will lose if wrong. also be careful of adding to or averaging down on a losing position. many experienced traders will only add to a winning position, never adding to losing trades. one exception i will make to this rule is when i decide to scale into a position. right now i am mostly short but if i were in cash or all longs right now, i might add, for example, 20% of my portfolio short over the next 5 weeks or maybe 10% per week for 5 weeks if i only planned to be 50% short.


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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 05/12/14 -- The Keg Royalties Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX: KEG.UN) today announced that its May 2014 distribution of $0.08 cents per unit has been declared and is payable to unitholders of record as at May 21, 2014. The May 2014 distribution will be paid on May 30, 2014.
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Roger B. Wenker, age 75 of Greenwald, died Monday, January 16, 2012 at the Pine Villa Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota after having a series of multiple strokes.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 20 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Greenwald with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating and Rev. Vince Lieser concelebrating. Inurnment will be held privately at a later date. Military honors will be provided by the Lake Henry American Legion Post 612 and the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard.
Visitation will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at the church in Greenwald.
Roger Bernard Wenker was born January 3, 1937 in Greenwald, Minnesota to Henry and Alma (Wuertz) Wenker. Roger was drafted by the U.S. Army in February of 1960 and served during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in May of 1962. On August 21, 1965 he married Doreen Lieser at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Spring Hill. Roger took over the family farm in 1969 and sold the herd in 1997. He also drove truck for Gebeke Transport from 1964 to 1980, Loxtercamp Transport from 1980 to 1990, Stormy Transport from 1990 to 2005, and Minnesota Sawdust Company from 2005 to 2009.
He was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Greenwald and the Lake Henry American Legion Post 612. Roger enjoyed fishing, helping with farm work, taking RV trips, and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Doreen Wenker of Greenwald; children, Patrick (Mary) Wenker of Melrose, Jill (Joel) Mitchell of Elk River, Julie (Joel) Middendorf of Sauk Centre, Gregory (Jessica) Wenker of Upsala, and Kelly Wenker of Alexandria; nine grandchildren, Danica, Kennedi, Sidney, Tia, Gentry, Jesse, Jordan, Journey, and Mac; brother, Richard (Kathy) Wenker of Alexandria; and sisters, Kathy (Michael) Winter of Eugene, Oregon and Julie (Michael) Schlicht of Grey Eagle.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Alma Wenker; and sisters, Marcie Walters and Carol Welle.
Serving as cross bearer will be Jeff Schlicht and scripture bearer will be Joe Welle. Honorary bearers will be Clarence Schaefer, Ed Budde, Jim Voigt, and Randy Frieler.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.


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Pork Tenderloin on a Stick!by Robin Miller in Uncategorized, July 20, 2013
Sometimes getting the family to try something new requires creativity. Maybe it's not the ingredients; perhaps it's the presentation. Take these lollipops for example. My son Luke "doesn't eat pork." This from a kid who devours all the bacon at every breakfast buffet we encounter. I'd rather he eat pork tenderloin – it's crammed with protein and devoid of all that visible bacon fat. Enter pork tenderloin on a stick!


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Hoping to stave off aviation gridlock this summer, the FAA last month summoned 60 participants from major and regional airlines, pilot and employee representatives, industry associations and other organizations to develop a strategy to reduce system delays.
"From my perch at the FAA command center, I'm girding for another round of significant delays this summer," warned Jack Kies, director of system operations at the FAA's Air Traffic System Command Center. "I believe we're facing a crisis, unless Mother Nature is forgiving to us."
The FAA called the brainstorming session in Northern Virginia "Growth without Gridlock," and said air travel is predicted to rebound and possibly return to the congested levels of four years ago. Severe weather expected this summer, combined with renewed public confidence in air travel, suggests that delays could peak without a quick and effective solution.
While exploring the past and present, the agency said, participants came to the realization that they are all part of an interdependent system, in which actions in one area have consequences for users in other parts of the system. They also acknowledged that the upcoming summer is likely to confront customers with significant congestion and subsequent delays if the current mode of independent decision-making and action continues as it has in the past.
"We've got to make decisions today to manage our way out of this rapidly growing situation," said FAA Air Traffic Organization (ATO) COO Russell Chew. And while the discussion ranged from candid to contentious, the FAA said participants reached common ground when they agreed that everyone must share the load within the system.
In the near term, the agency will use a new "system access plan." This means that when airport taxi-out times of 90 minutes or more are experienced anywhere in the country, airlines will use alternative routes and accept delays elsewhere. They will handle system delays like "virtual" thunderstorms, a method used to relieve significant backups during real weather-related delays.
The FAA contended that should help reduce the long airport waits that are most distressing to passengers. In return, the FAA vowed to do its best to keep individual delays throughout the NAS to less than 90 minutes. But some general aviation interests were unhappy with a plan for designated express routes to move aircraft out of and around congested areas, fearing it would be tilted in favor of the airlines.
The airlines agreed to try to improve data integrity in the flight-schedule monitor system used to plan their daily flight schedules. By improving the data, both the FAA and the airlines will have a better understanding of the existing airspace capacity.
The entire group will also make improvements to other existing flight-management tools and software. They also found common ground on several long-term strategies that will require more future discussions.
"We can use the knowledge of how many trips are taken and where they are within the system to better plan improvements to the [National Airspace System] infrastructure," said Chew. "Given the FAA's expected revenue over the next several years, improvements must focus on a limited number of things we can achieve."
Participants committed themselves and the organizations they represent to the implementation of several common-ground action steps.
"We represent such a broad customer base," said Peter Challan, v-p of ATO transition, "yet we were able to find some common ground for doing things differently and developing an action plan that can work."
But looking ahead, the agency said, it also came to understand that demand continues to exceed capacity, and that the interventions that have been used over the past 30 years will no longer suffice to address the challenges the industry will be facing over the next 30 years.
Chew used charts to explain how costs are expected to exceed aviation trust-fund revenues over the next several years. Since the FAA is financed partly by the trust fund, airlines' operating decisions affect the FAA's future revenues and costs.


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TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index climbed to its highest level in more than 1-1/2 months on Friday, ending the week higher after a rise in commodity prices buoyed shares of natural resource companies and boosted market sentiment.
The Toronto index's weekly gain, 1.8 percent, was its fourth in a row. Over the last few days of the week investors cheered reassurances from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke that the U.S. central bank's plans to scale back monetary stimulus will be flexible.
On Friday, the strength in resource shares helped the index do better than U.S. stocks, bucking the long-term trend of Canadian equities performing poorly compared with U.S. markets.
"The expectations have been extraordinarily low for Canadian stocks, but they are improving somewhat," said Bob Gorman, chief portfolio strategist at TD Wealth, which manages assets of $211 billion across North America.
"U.S. will outperform in general going forward, though we'll play a bit of a catch-up in the short to medium term."
Gorman, who expects the benchmark Canadian index to end the year at 13,200, expects steady growth in Toronto stocks and sees a modest rebound ahead for the index's energy and materials sectors.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index .GSPTSE closed up 56.28 points, or 0.45 percent, at 12,685.13, after reaching 12,693.87, its highest level since May 31, earlier in the day.
As a result of the pounding resource stocks have taken due to low commodity prices, some investors are beginning to reassess their positions, Gorman said.
"The expectations are battered and prices are awfully low so people are having a few second thoughts and saying, 'over anything but the short term, these are probably going to be worth more than they are right now'."
Six of the 10 main sectors on the index were in negative territory, but the three weightiest groups advanced.
The index's materials sector, which includes mining stocks, rose 2 percent, benefiting from a 4.1 percent surge in gold producers. Gold rose 0.8 percent due to a decline in the U.S. dollar, with Bernanke's comments this week also providing support.<GOL/>
Barrick Gold Corp (ABX.TO) jumped 5 percent to C$17.16, and Goldcorp Inc (G.TO) gained 3.7 percent to C$28.34. They played the biggest role of any two stocks in driving the index higher.
Shares of energy producers were up 1.1 percent, tracking higher oil prices. <O/R> In the group, Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ.TO) advanced 1.3 percent to C$34.35. Suncor Energy Inc (SU.TO) gained 1.4 percent to C$33.
John Stephenson, senior vice president at First Asset Investment Management, expects the diminishing spread between the price of Western Canada Select and the West Texas Intermediate crude oil benchmark, as well as a recent rally in oil prices to continue to drive energy stocks.
"Oil is the single biggest story," he said. "There's tremendous potential for further gains since you have several factors working in its favor."
Financials, the index's most heavily weighted sector, gained 0.2 percent. Royal Bank of Canada (RY.TO), the country's biggest lender, added 0.5 percent to C$65.09, and Bank of Montreal (BMO.TO) rose 0.4 percent to C$64.67.
The Canadian earnings season unofficially kicks off next week. Analysts expect companies to post small overall gains in second-quarter profit, as strength in the energy and insurance sectors is offset by struggling miners.
Editing by Peter Galloway


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Hillary Clinton Joins Twitter!
- Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has joined Twitter! She only follows four people so far and you (probably, statistically) aren't one of them. [Twitter.com/HillaryClinton]
- Last week, the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice advanced a bill to ban all abortions after 20 weeks. It now heads to the Judiciary Committee, where it is expected to be approved, despite the fact it is "blatantly unconstitutional," as The New York Times put it. What the hell is wrong with our elected officials?! [New York Times]
- The Air Force booted a former director of its Sexual Assault Prevention program, who himself was arrested on charges of sexual assault in a strip club parking lot, and named Major General Margaret H. Woodword as its new director. [Think Progress]
- Iowa's Republican Catholic governor may personally have to sign off on abortions under Medicaid. [TribLive]
- Our editor-in-chief Amelia McDonell-Parry is quoted in this piece about how frat media is desperately trying to grow up! [Daily Dot]
- The Lonely Island dudes talk feminism. [Cosmopolitan]
- 25 things to know about sexism and misogyny in writing and publishing. [Terrible Minds]
- Feminist photojournalist Abigail Heyman, who shot the 1974 book Growing Up Female: A Personal Photo-Journal, died at age 70. [New York Times]
- The European Union Ministers Of Justice have advanced a regulation that will apply orders of protection to perpetrators, even if their victim is traveling or has moved to a new country, in both criminal and civil cases. [UN Women]
- Why are Iranian women studying parkour? [Guardian UK]
- Women are on the frontlines of new protests against the conservative government in Turkey. [TIME]
- On the young women of India who are "virtual widows" as their husbands leave to find work in the Gulf. [BBC]
- The UN has launched a website and smartphone app that provides resources for survivors of sexual violence in Brazil's favelas. [UN Women]
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U.N. taps Arizona Summit Law School prof to design system
Arizona Summit Law School professor and founding faculty member Steven Gonzales was invited by the United Nations to assist the Industrial Court of Botswana on the development of the court's alternative dispute resolution (ADR) system. Professor Gonzales will advise the court on effective mediation and arbitration policies and practices, as well as provide comprehensive mediation… Read More →
Intel Strives to Educate and Empower Girls Around the World
In celebration of the United Nations' first International Day of the Girl, Intel Corporation is expanding its global commitment to furthering education for girls and women by announcing multiple strategic partnerships and programs. Millions of girls around the world have limited or no access to education. Intel believes that broader access to education for girls… Read More →
Welcome To America Project Lends Assistance To Local Refugees
Refugees find welcoming support with local nonprofit organization, Welcome to America Project. Escaping worn-torn countries in search of safety, housing and a future for their family, legal refugees resettled by the United Nations attempt to lay new roots in Phoenix with the help and support of the Welcome to America Project. The United Nations defines… Read More →
Living Below Zero-Creation of the Most Sustainable Cities
Unveiled in May at the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group summit in Seoul, South Korea, the Climate Positive Development Program will help real estate developers and local governments craft 16 of the most sustainable urban communities found anywhere on Earth. "As the Earth's population increases and our cities grow, we need to ensure we have… Read More →
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Justin Upton blasted a walk-off solo homer off Ian Krol in the 10th inning to give the Atlanta Braves a 3-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Friday at Turner Field. Have a look at the video.
It was third walk-off homer of Upton's career and his second this season. He has 22 on the year, and his recent surge has brought his average back up to .271.
The win gave the Braves a 15 1/2 game lead over the Nationals in the National League East.
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Province With Highest Income Tax Rate
February 17, 2012 by staff
Province With Highest Income Tax Rate, "There are only hard answers and difficult solutions." So said Don Drummond and his three fellow commissioners about reforming Ontario's health-care system. They could have used the same words for the entire government of Ontario.
Ontario's problem is not that it has big government, per se. If you want to see that, on a per capita basis, head to Alberta or Quebec. As the commission correctly noted, "Ontario runs one of the lowest-cost provincial governments in Canada relative to its GDP and has done so for decades."
Ontario is at or near the bottom in funding universities. The health-care system is not the most expensive in Canada; the welfare rates are not the most generous. It doesn't offer $7-a-day daycare, as in Quebec.
No, Ontario's problem is that the size of its government doesn't fit its revenues, and hasn't for a long time. Those revenues have been hit by the slow, steady erosion of Ontario's competitive position, in the face of which governments kept adding spending for which there were insufficient revenues.
As a result, like the frog in boiling water, the province's fiscal situation slowly weakened. Over the past quarter of a century, Ontario's debt ratio more than doubled to 35 per cent from 14 per cent. Ontario now finds itself lumped in with the three Maritime provinces; unless it changes course, it will find itself level with Quebec's 50-per-cent ratio.
For most of the past decade, Ontario's growth rate lagged behind the rest of Canada. From being an economic motor for the country, capable of sharing its surplus, Ontario became a drag, incapable of sharing but still required to do so by the perversity of various federal-provincial programs.
Worse, Canada entered into a form of the dreaded "Dutch disease," whereby the currency soars on the back of high commodity prices, thereby diluting the economy's competitive position. Ontario has suffered from the Canadian version of "Dutch disease": High oil prices and large oil exports keep the currency high, causing competitive problems elsewhere.
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MINNEAPOLIS - Gopher cross country/track & field runner Rachel Drake and gymnast Justin Morinishi have been named Minnesota's recipients of the 2014 Big Ten Postgraduate Scholarship.
Two student-athletes from each of the 12 Big Ten institutions who plan to continue their education at a graduate degree program are annually awarded a $7,500 scholarship, based on primarily academic achievements. This year's 24 recipients span 19 different sports and will continue their education in a variety of different disciplines, including five student-athletes who plan to enroll in medical school and three honorees that will enter law school.
Drake, a native of White Bear Lake, Minn., studied biology and Spanish at the University of Minnesota. She plans to pursue an MD/PhD at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Ore. A four-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree in cross country, Drake was nominated as a Rhodes Scholar this winter. She also is a two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree in track & field.
A four-time letterwinner in cross country, Drake is a three-time Big Ten championships competitor and ran at the 2012 NCAA Midwest Regional and NCAA Championships. On the track, Drake owns the 10th best time in school history in the 10,000 meters at 34:47.56.
Morinishi will graduate with a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Minnesota. A Chesterfield, Mo., native, Morinishi plans to attend the University of California, San Diego to complete his master's degree in electrical engineering with a focus on nanoscale devices and systems.
Morinishi earned four varsity letters in gymnastics and is a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection. On the competition floor, Morinishi competed in four different events in his Gopher career: floor exercise, pommel horse, vault and high bar. At the Big Ten Championships this year, Morinishi was also honored with the Big Ten Sportsmanship Award.
To be eligible for the Big Ten postgraduate scholarship, student-athletes must have been in their final season of NCAA eligibility, maintained at least a 3.2 grade-point-average, demonstrated leadership qualities, served as an excellent role model and intended to continue their academic work beyond their baccalaureate degree at a graduate degree program.
The scholarship will be used to pay expenses of the student's postgraduate education to include such related activities as research and teaching, as well as other expenses such as tuition, fees, room and board, required course-related supplies and books. In order to retain the scholarship, the recipient must be accepted into a full-time graduate degree program within three years from the fall semester after selection.
The complete list of 2013-14 Big Ten Postgraduate Scholarship recipients can be found below:
Bruno Abdelnour, Men's Tennis
Anne Goering, Women's Swimming & Diving
Meghan Lappan, Women's Water Polo
Eric Ress, Men's Swimming & Diving
James Morris, Football
Marike Stribos, Field Hockey
David Moore, Men's Swimming & Diving
Kiley Tobel, Women's Track & Field
Michigan State
Jacob Jarzen, Men's Swimming & Diving
Kristen Kelsay, Women's Volleyball
Rachel Drake, Women's Cross Country/Track & Field
Justin Morinishi, Men's Gymnastics
Brandon Chapek, Football
Sunny Russell, Women's Rifle
Maria Kovalchuk, Field Hockey
Daniel Tyson, Baseball
Ohio State
Michael Newburger, Men's Gymnastics
Alexandra Norris, Women's Swimming & Diving
Penn State
Lindsay Musgrove, Women's Gymnastics
Matthew Salig, Men's Swimming & Diving
Cody Davis, Football
Kyle Mosier, Wrestling
Michael Brice, Men's Track & Field/Cross Country
Ilana Friedman, Women's Ice Hockey
Gophers Prepare For Major Competitions
The Gophers will be represented at the World University Games and the P&G Championships at the end of August.
Meet Assistant Coach Jordan Valdez
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Gophers Hire Valdez As Assistant Coach
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Music for Oboe, Vibraphone, Two Harps and Violoncello. Inspired by Sketch Restaurant in London.
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- Publish Date May 22, 2011
- Tags Sketch Restuarant, Music, Cello, Oboe, Harp, Vibraphone
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Born in Tynemouth 1975, and grew up in Ashington Northumberland. Started as a late developer, first playing the piano and composing at the age of 16. Mostly self taught, a year later could play significant works by Chopin & Liszt. Studied art history, philosophy and critical theory with the artist Shelagh Collins in the Lake District, before becoming a council member of the Liszt Society, at which point I moved to London and started to work with Leslie Howard. Studied composition at Kings College London with Robert Keeley, graduating with 1st class honours. I compose music in a variety of styles, but have a unique musical language with a distinctive voice, always preferring to take the less obvious and experimental route. As a composer, I have an interest in most styles of music, and have experimented with combining different compositional techniques in unorthodox ways. Have composed a significant body of works over the years for various orchestral combinations and solo music,
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Kanye West may want to buy Graceland for Kim Kardashian
Here's a completely outlandish rumor that can't possibly be true: Word is that Kanye West wants to buy Graceland for his baby's mama, Kim Kardashian. We'll let you process that for jus a second.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal cites a British Daily Star report that West wants to purchase Elvis Presley's estate from his daughter, Lisa Marie. "There have been constant whispers that it's due to go on the market, as long as it stays open to the public and as a place for Elvis fans to visit," a source allegedly tells the Daily Star. "Kanye is really excited about the possibility of owning it. He thinks it would be really cool if he, Kim and baby Nori lived there, at least some of the time."
Sure, but just because Kanye dreams it doesn't mean it'll happen. According to the Commercial Appeal, Graceland's reported $200 million price tag includes the rights to give tours, sell merchandise and control the King's music publishing rights — we can see Kanye being interested in that part — but not the deed to the property itself. But maybe if Lisa Marie throws in some of the King's green shag carpeting, it'll help seal the deal.


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Cash donation to local school
A local school has benefited from a donation by a South Wales insurer.
Ysgol Hendre DeafBlind Centre received £300 from Swansea based insurer Diamond. The donation was used to pay for reflexology sessions for the six children with special needs who attend the school. Because of their multi-sensory impairment, reflexology is very beneficial to the children. Due to the cost of specialised equipment and treatment sessions, the school relies heavily on donations.
The money from Diamond comes from a fund set up by the company's chief executive, Henry Engelhardt. The fund provides financial support for staff that are involved with local organisations.
Stella White, an employee at Diamond has a son Elliot, 11, who has attended Ysgol Hendre since he was four years old. Stella is also an active member of Friends of DeafBlind Children South and West Wales, which was established in 1995 by parent and teachers to support the school.
Stella said, "The donation from Diamond means the school has been able to provide the pupils with extras that will benefit them in many ways. We are glad of their support."


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If once is a mistake and twice is an accident, what's the excuse when something happens five times? Despite a few assertions otherwise, the Detroit Lions look prepared to test that theory with their aged, embattled kicker David Akers, who's repeated short misses indoors have left holes in Detroit's special team attack.
On Thanksgiving Day, Akers missed another chip shot, whiffing on a 31 yard field goal which could have extended Detroit's already insurmountable-feeling halftime lead against the Green Bay Packers. From that standpoint, the miss was largely meaningless. To the discerning eye, however, it was another in a long line of Akers' embarrassing inconsistencies in 2013.
Akers' struggles have been repeatedly written off by Jim Schwartz and the staff. When he missed against Arizona leading to a loss, it was blamed on a blocking scheme. In Chicago, Akers was confused by the swirling wind. What's the excuse for his two short misses in Detroit against Cincinnati and Green Bay? Nothing at all considering the perfect conditions indoors.
That's why it was no surprise when an interesting nugget was released regarding the Lions' plans at kicker. Though Akers is still likely to be Detroit's kicker moving forward, the Lions will work out kickers this week, perhaps searching for secondary options should Akers continue to whiff under the intense pressure of the coming weeks.
Detroit cannot afford to take too many chances with Akers if he continues to prove erratic just a few more times down the stretch. In a pressure-packed season for Schwartz and general manager Martin Mayhew, a missed kick could mean much more than a regular season loss or even a playoff defeat. Plenty of jobs are on the line, and a 38 year-old kicker with an erratic leg could end up costing many in the organization everything.
For that reason, it's not a shock that Mayhew could think about exploring other options this week. The Lions need to have someone waiting in the wings (perhaps even Havard Rugland) ready to take over should Akers continue to choke up close. He's not to be trusted for consistency after having plenty of misfortune during the middle of the season. As the year draws to a close
Coming into the season, Akers' veteran experience looked like a sure thing when compared with Rugland, who was untested having never kicked collegiately or professionally. Now, considering Akers' hernia surgery and how he has struggled bouncing back since, it's clear both may have been a risky choice.
Just in case, the move to check out other options at kicker late in the season is the right one. Perhaps some competition will heat up Akers, considering in recent weeks, he hasn't looked safe enough to consider a reliable option.
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DNR storage building to go up near highway shop in Ellsworth
A new storage building for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be put up on Ellsworth's northwest side.
The 40-by-80-foot unheated building is to be built in a small ravine near the Pierce County Highway Department shop, according to DNR Construction Representative Chris Rehlinger of Madison.
"It's for law enforcement, so it will be used by conservation wardens," Rehlinger said Thursday.
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Related to buckwheat, ho shou wo is highly prized in China and has been compared with ginseng. Its western culture counterpart is golden seal.
Amount Per 2 Capsules: Ho Shou Wu Root (Polygonum multiflorum) 1200 mg* *Daily Value not established Other Ingredients: Gelatin and water.
Take two capsules with a meal twice daily.
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Reloading Equipment question
I saw an ad on craigslist for a bunch of reloading equipment listed below:
30/06 Factory Crimp Die
Universal Decapping Die
Hornady M-2 Case tumbler
270 Win Factory Crimp Die
30/06 Deluxe Rifle Die sex
Lee Anniversary Reloading Kit
270 Win case length gauge
30/06 case length gauge
48th Edition Reloading Handbook
Modern Reloading 2nd Edition
I've been wanting to get into reloading but never wanted to even come close to spending the money on all the stuff. The guy wants to trade 3 cords of firewood and I have more than that lying around at work...my question is do you guys think that's worth a trade?
On a serious note, good trade.
Got plenty of wood over here mountainman I'm sure it gets lonely up on that mountain ;)
Lol. Gets cold too. ;)
How much does a cord of wood go for in your area? I belive in my area a cord of wood is around $65. Depending on where you go.
Lol wayyy more than that people in Westchester county are suckers man these landscapers are charging like 300 bucks for a stacked cord...I'm going to charge $250.
Around here hardwood is 100-125 a face.
Many a person confuses a face cord (not a legitimate measure of wood) with
a cord of wood (a common and set volume of wood or pulp) A general rule is
a face cord is ~1/3 cord. But there is no set value.
3 cord of wood for that list of equipment is a rip off for you.
Be back in a minute.
30/06 Factory Crimp Die ....................... $9.50
Universal Decapping Die ........................ $8.00
Hornady M-2 Case tumbler .................. $74.00
270 Win Factory Crimp Die .................... $9.50
30/06 Deluxe Rifle Die sex ...................$22.50
Lee Anniversary Reloading Kit ............ $105
270 Win case length gauge ................... $5
30/06 case length gauge ...................... $5
48th Edition Reloading Handbook ......... $20
Modern Reloading 2nd Edition ............. $20
Total new pricing ................................. $278.50
His stuff I assume is used not new. So is worth 1/2 to 2/3 of new pricing.
Just my opinion. 3 cord of wood is worth $750-900, sell the wood to paying
customers and buy your own equipment new.
Shade is giving you sound advice. It appears to me that the only complete combination you are getting is the 30-06 set. The .270 set is not complete. If you are not familar with reloading equipment becareful. The dies can be damaged and the press needs a close inspection.:)
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Johannesburg -
Shrien Dewani is set to make his second appearance in the Cape High Court on Monday, charged with the murder of his wife, Anni, during their honeymoon in Cape Town in November 2010.
Monday's court proceedings are expected to take the form of a pre-trial conference to determine if the prosecution and State are ready to go to trial.
Dewani is charged with murder, conspiracy to commit kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, kidnapping, and defeating the ends of justice. He made his first appearance in the high court on April 8.
On Sunday, reports emerged that "Europe's leading S&M (sadomasochism) escort", German-born Leopold Leisser, would take the witness stand when the trial begins, the Sunday Times reported.
In 2012, a British newspaper (the Daily Star) reported that Leisser had told police that during an encounter with Dewani, the Bristol businessman told him he needed to "find a way out of getting married" and would be "disowned" by his family if he attempted to break off his engagement.
Dewani fought a three-year battle to avoid being extradited from the UK to South Africa. Since his arrival, he has been in the Valkenberg state psychiatric hospital receiving treatment for apparent depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
The couple were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu in a taxi during their honeymoon. Dewani was released unharmed, but Anni was shot dead.
While prosecutors allege Dewani hired Xolile Mngeni to kill his wife, Dewani has denied any involvement.
Mngeni and two other accomplices are already serving jail terms in connection with the crime. - Sapa


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Once I tried boosting for leads I ended up using the boost 100% all the time, even clean. :lol I've been using the MXR GT-OD for the last 4 or 5 years and I love it.
I prefer to have the same rhythm and lead tone, and only adding volume and some effects for lead, not actually using a different channel/tone.
This is great information guys. Thanks mucho! I never really thought about the EQ, so I will definitely look into that. Does that go thru the loop or directly in the chain? As far as the OD pedals go, I'll look at both suggestions and see what works best. I've never been a big pedal guy, I guess I've been of the mindset that the amp and guitar will do the talking, so to speak. But I'd like to experiment with some of these pedals and see what it can do for my tone.


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Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Sleep Disorders
How can this possibly be `OSA`??
Hello, I have always been a "night owl"--never able to fall asleep until well after 1am, but once I feel asleep I was a solid sleeper. Lately my sleep has been exceptionally fragmented, and lots of EDS (falling asleep at work, at school, in the shower, etc). I take Ambien to go to sleep earlier in the evening, and even on 10mg of Ambien I still wake up 2-3 times at night. I was given 10mg Ritalin in the AM for the EDS, and had a sleep test done. Stage 1=2%, Stage 2=82%, Stage 3 and 4=0%, REM=16%. AHI=ZERO. RDI=11.6. Max 02=100%, avg during sleep=97%, min =95%. No Periodic Limb movements, No snoring. No AM headaches. I am young, female, lean weight and athletic. I also have some sleep paralysis and periodic hallucinations coming out of sleep. My dreams are exceptionally vivid (i sometimes have a hard time differentiating dream from reality), and I get many per night. I have allergies that I take Rx for, and tend to be a bit of an anxious person. Yet my Dr is ADAMANT that I have Obstructive Sleep Apnea. I`ve been on CPAP for over 2 months (100% compliant!) and no improvement in symptoms. In fact the CPAP has caused more problems with my ears/sinuses.
With results and symptoms like this, can it really be just OSA????
I am under the impression that you have done quite a bit of research regarding your sleep problems and you have provided almost complete information about your sleep study results. At this point, what I have to say is not going to be a surprise to you as I am sure you have run into some information about other disorders that can cause sleep problems, but I am glad you decided to write to us.
The main problem that you have is excessive daytime sleepiness. It is reasonable to look for a cause other than obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome since you have been on the treatment for this and have not noticed any change. Let's discuss OSA first and then the alternatives one by one:
The Apnea-Hypopnea Index (the hallmark of OSA) can be somewhat variable from night to night. A single night sleep study may not determine the AHI accurately in about 15% of the cases. But since you have been on the treatment for an adequate duration of time, and since you have been compliant without change in symptoms, it would be unlikely that sleep apnea is the problem. I am, of course, assuming that the treatment you have used is effective, because sometimes the pressure on the CPAP machine may not be set correctly.
Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS), measured by the Respiratory Disturbance Index (RDI), has no standard approach to diagnosis, though frequently the sleep study can offer a suggestion that this may be present (to truly diagnosis this condition, a sleep study with a probe in the esophagus is needed and most centers do not do this kind of testing). The treatment for UARS is essentially the same as for OSA and CPAP should have worked. So I will leave this issue alone.
Chronic sleep restriction (which is a widespread problem) is the most important cause of sleepiness in the general population. Seven to eight hours of sleep per night are usually needed for most people to feel refreshed. This sleep should occur in a comfortable (cool, dark, and quiet) environment. Some individuals are "long sleepers", which means that more than 8 hours are needed for them to feel refreshed. You confess that you are a night owl and that your sleep is fragmented. This puts you at higher risk of sleep deprivation if you are not careful in monitoring your sleep hours.
Many medications and substance use can cause sleepiness. You mention using allergy medications. All antihistamines, including the non-drowsy ones, cause some degree of sleepiness. And, paradoxically those drugs can cause irritability and sleep disturbance as they are metabolized out of the body. Also, a significant number of over the counter medications, in addition to alcohol, and tobacco, can cause sleep and wake disturbance. This can be tested by stopping any substances and looking for an improvement in symptoms.
There are multiple chronic medical conditions that can cause sleep and wake disturbance. A general medical history and exam with few laboratory tests should be sufficient to rule out major problems that may affect your general health including sleep and wake.
And finally, there is Narcolepsy and its elusive cousin: Idiopathic Hypersomnia. Both disorders are related to excessive daytime sleepiness. However, the extra symptoms that you describe are remarkable, and happen to be suggestive of Narcolepsy. Namely, sleep fragmentation, sleep-related hallucinations, and sleep paralysis. Although cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle tone with extreme emotions) is not necessary for the diagnosis of narcolepsy, it is often missed as a symptom if not directly sought. The diagnosis and treatment of these disorders is complex and need to be discussed in detail with a Sleep Medicine specialist.
As you can see, there are many possibilities and an evaluation by a Sleep Medicine specialist is necessary at this point. But, in short, you are correct. What your symptoms may not all be due to OSA and additional careful evaluation should be considered.
I would like to direct you to the web site of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine for information about Sleep Centers across the country so you can locate one near you and start the necessary evaluation. Please don't hesitate to let us know of any progress in your story.
I wish you best of luck.
Ziad Shaman, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
School of Medicine
Case Western Reserve University


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Jose Diaz-Balart to Receive NCLR's Salazar Award for Communication
The National Council of la Raza (NCLR) will honor acclaimed Telemundo journalist and MSNBC host José Díaz-Balart, with its Rubén Salazar Award for Communications at the closing gala of the NCLR annual convention in Los Angeles on Tuesday, July 22. The organization presents the Rubén Salazar Award each year to an outstanding communications professional dedicated to portraying news relevant to US Hispanics.
"This is a very special honor, coming as it does from an organization with the history of service of NCLR," Díaz-Balart remarked. "It reaffirms the idea that journalists can be a force for good, as Rubén Salazar did, and all of us who see our professions as a way to serve try to do every day."
Díaz-Balart will present a special one-hour edition of "Enfoque con José Díaz-Balart" live from Los Angeles on Sunday, July 20, 12 p.m./11 a.m. C. As part of his continuous efforts to inform and encourage civic participation in the debate on immigration reform and the Crisis on the border, Díaz-Balart will interview Hispanic community leaders in town to attend NCLR's annual convention. Díaz-Balart will also host his new morning show on MSNBC "José Díaz-Balart" at 10 a.m. / 9 a.m. C. live from Los Angeles, and co-anchor Telemundo's national newscast, "Noticias Telemundo," at 6:30 p.m./5:30 p.m. C.
In his three decades of informing the Hispanic community, Díaz-Balart has earned a place as one of the most accomplished and respected figures in US journalism. He currently co-anchors the "Noticiero Telemundo" daily newscast and hosts the Sunday public affairs program "Enfoque con José Díaz-Balart" on Telemundo, as well as the English-language network MSNBC's "José Díaz-Balart." Díaz-Balart is also an Education Champion for NBCUniversal Hispanic Enterprises and Content's new nationwide pro-social campaign, Aprender es Triunfar, aimed at closing the Latino student achievement gap, especially in STEM education.
Since 1984, Díaz-Balart has covered and reported historic events for prestigious media outlets such as NBC News, CBS News and Telemundo. His work has earned numerous accolades, including an Emmy™, George Foster Peabody and Alfred I. DuPont-Columbia University award, and in April of this year, the Hispanic Federation also honored him for his successful journalism career.
Viewers and online followers can participate in Telemundo's coverage of the National Council of la Raza's annual convention by submitting questions and comments on Twitter, hashtag #NCLR14 and @TelemundoNews, and the Noticias Telemundo Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/NoticieroTelemundoTV. Follow Díaz-Balart on Twitter @jdbalart.


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The Midwest ski season is just around the corner, less than two weeks away if weather cooperates.
Granite Peak, Wisconsin's largest ski hill with a large 700-foot vertical drop plans, weather permitting, to open for the season Saturday, Nov. 20. They will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. opening day and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The Peak will close during the week and plans to reopen Thanksgiving Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and through the weekend with night skiing Friday and Saturday nights.
A family of four - two adults, two children 12 and under - can stay and ski three days starting from $338 per family, or $286 per couple over Thanksgiving. Many Wausau area hotels and motels package with the ski area. Call the number listed below for details. Thanksgiving dinner at the ski area is $10.95 per adult, and kids with parents eat free. The best news is that you can go out and ski or ride to work off the calories after Turkey Day dinner. What could be better?
A Thanksjibbing Rail Jam takes place Saturday. The throw down starts at 11:30 a.m. There will be live entertainment in the tavern from 2 to 10 p.m.
Granite Peak will be closed on Mondays from Nov. 30 - Dec. 13 when they open daily for the rest of the season. The ski area will open at 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday for the first couple of weeks in December. Normal hours kick in Monday, Dec. 14 through the rest of the season.
Early season lift tickets for adults through Dec. 12 are $47 per day or $68 for a two-day ticket, and $37 and $52 respectively for children (6-12) and seniors (65+).
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There are several different ways of marking an embroidery design on fabric, and each person has their favorite. The choice of techniques can also often depend on the weight or color of fabric being used.
The tissue paper transfer method, often called needle tracing, can be used on fabrics that should not be marked or dampened, such as fine silks, wools, and leather. Since this method doesn't actually use any true markings on the fabric, it's not included in this list.
Here are the top five fabric marking method.
1. Use Light
If your fabric is fairly thin, you can transfer the designs directly onto the fabric using a light source such as a light box or window, marking the lines with a chalk-based marking pencil or water soluble transfer pen or pencil.
To transfer a design using a light source such as a window, tape the pattern to the glass and cover the pattern with the fabric. You should be able to see the design clearly through the fabric and trace the lines with your marking pencil or pen.
2. Transfer Paper
Designs can be transferred to thicker fabrics using carbon- or wax-based transfer paper, often referred to as dressmakers' carbon paper. This lightweight transfer paper is coated on one side with a powdery, colored ink and is made specifically for use on fabrics and will wash out of the finished piece.
Use a light-colored piece of carbon paper to mark designs on darker fabrics, and a darker color on lighter fabrics.
Always use the lightest color possible, just in case the ink is a bit stubborn when washing it out.
To transfer a design using transfer paper, lay the fabric face-up on a hard surface, such as a kitchen counter. Center the transfer paper over the fabric having the waxy ink towards the fabric, and place the pattern on top of the transfer paper.
Transfer the design to the fabric using a stylus or empty ball-point marking pen. Be sure to press hard enough with the stylus to transfer the design to the fabric through the layers of paper.
3. Heat Transfer Pencils
Heat transfer pencils or pens are also an option for marking an embroidery design on fabric, and will work on both light- and heavier-weight fabrics.
Transfer pencils and pens are available in red or blue, and the ink is activated by the heat of an iron.
However, these pencils are permanent. The markings will not wash out, and the marked lines must be completely covered with embroidery so they are not visible.
To use a heat transfer pencil, trace the design in reverse on a lightweight sheet of paper (the design is traced in reversed because the pressing process creates a mirror image of the design marked on the paper). The easiest and quickest way to do this is to print your pattern, turn it over, and then trace the design on the back side of the paper using the heat transfer pencil.
Be sure to use a very sharp pencil while tracing. The pattern lines transferred to the fabric should be as thin as possible so that they do not peek out from under your beautiful embroidery.
To transfer the design to fabric, place the paper against the fabric and press with a hot iron, lifting the iron off the paper before moving it to the next location.
Do not iron by moving your iron back-and-forth along the paper, as this distorts the image. Refer to the Iron-On Transfer Tutorial for additional information.
4. Hot Iron Transfers
Hot iron transfers are purchased ready-to-use and feature a wide range of subjects. They are normally printed in blue or gray ink. The designs are transferred to the fabric using a hot iron in the same manner as patterns traced using transfer pens and pencils (#4).
5. Pouncing
Before the advent of transfer paper and iron-on inks, pouncing was a common way to transfer embroidery designs to fabric.
Using this method, a paper pattern is pricked with a pin at regular intervals. The pattern is then secured to the fabric and a powdered pigment is worked through the holes in a pouncing motion using a soft fabric pad. Pouncing supplies can still be found in specialty needlework shops.


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by Bob Hagin
Q. I have a 1990 Oldsmobile Calais. Immediately after I took my car to a shop for an oil change a while back, it's suspension system started rumbling on rough roads. I took it back and asked them to look at it but they found nothing wrong. I talked to another customer at this time and she noticed the same problem with her car after being serviced there also. They use a lift system to access the car. I had another shop look at it when some routine maintenance was being done and they couldn't see anything wrong either. What's the problem here? Did they lift it wrong and cause something to misalign? Could you give me some direction here to on what to look for?
A. Find the problem before you pinpoint the cause. Take your Olds to a brake-and-front end shop and have a mechanic go for a diagnostic ride over rough terrain. He may not have an immediate answer but he'll get an idea of exactly where it's coming from. It may be a rubber bushing that's pulled loose or even damage to a suspension part. Just looking for a problem won't often reveal the trouble but having a mechanic experience it will get him going in the right direction.
Q. I own a '94 Dodge Grand Caravan ES. It has a 3.8-liter V6, an automatic transmission, full power and 36,000 miles. To date, four batteries had to be purchased. The first three were Mopar and the last was a Sears Diehard. For over a year I have had problems with the battery being dead when I want to run errands. In desperation I got it jump-started and took it to an auto center. They said they put it on a diagnostic machine and checked everything. They couldn't find anything wrong, even though they had it for three days. I had to purchase a jump starter and every time I need to go somewhere, I have to jump-start it myself. The extended warranty on the van will expire on March 11, which is a little over a month away. The electrical, alternator, etc. are covered under that warranty. I live on a very fixed income and can't afford any extra expense, and I don't think they looked very hard and are waiting for the warranty to run out. They suggested maybe it's the alarm on my car so the switch was turned off, but not disconnected. That wouldn't be covered but he seemed reluctant to disconnect it. I drive around for one day, try to start it the next day and it's dead.
A. My experiences with aftermarket car alarm system has been bad. After a few years, something drastic goes wrong and parts aren't available. In addition, no one wants to work on them. Have it completely disconnected and see what happens. Your problem could also be something endemic to the electrical system, perhaps a faulty alternator. If your shop kept your car for three days and couldn't find the problem, you're going to the wrong shop. Find an auto electric shop in the Yellow Pages and take your Dodge to a specialist. Your extended warranty is worthless if the mechanics involved can't or won't fix your van.
Q. My problem involves my '95 Pontiac Bonneville SE. It now has 104,000 miles on it. The car came with the additional traction control feature which no longer operates and it's too expensive to fix. My concern is that when it rains hard and I accelerate, a rumbling and growling noise emanates from somewhere. Performance isn't affected and it goes away when the heavy water on the streets is gone. I never get is noise when the roads are dry.
A. You may literally be spinning your wheels. Your traction control system isn't working but what's left of it may be trying to operate and creating the noise. Have your mechanic examine it, do the prescribed tests and see if it can be deactivated. I recommend fixing it.
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