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Don't get me wrong, both Sleepy Eye Public and St. Mary's sports teams are great at what they do. Making it to the playoff bracket in any high school sport is an accomplishment. But why stop there? Are we all really, truly satisfied with our team's seasons ending in the playoffs or do we all secretly want more?
I want more. That is why I believe St. Mary's and Sleepy Eye Public should merge all of their sports teams together.
Whoa! Crazy idea, Chris. You do realize one school is Catholic and the other is Public, right? Yes, I realize this. But does that really matter when it comes to sports?
I'm sure I'm not the only one who has come up with this idea. Actually, I know for a fact I'm not the only one. I know for a fact because someone came up with the idea of merging the track teams. Sleepy Eye Unified includes track athletes from both schools. So why can't we be the unstoppable SEU team for all sports?
Even the summer baseball leagues feature players from both schools in them. The teams are doing quite well, and a big part of the reason is because you have talent from both schools coming together to form an all-star team.
Just imagine the talent we would have in all of our high school sports. In my opinion, we would be a top contender for winning the Section Title in almost every sport each season. We would be well-known all around the area-perhaps all around Minnesota for having such a great sports scene.
But not only would the stars of each sport come together to play, so would the coaches. We would have twice as many coaches if we merged into one team for each sport, which would help the athletes reach their full potential as an athlete. Not to mention, more coaches equals more individualized coaching and one-on-one personalized training.
So let's make this a reality. It just makes too much sense to ignore. Nothing is impossible. Let's collaborate and make all other 2A teams shudder when they hear they will be playing against the unbeatable Sleepy Eye Unified team of all-stars.


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Tuesday, October 7
Justin Leonard, Mr. Comeback
Justin Leonard at the 2008 U.S. Open. (Gordons/Flickr)
IT BEGAN IN EARNEST this week a year ago at the Valero Texas Open. The road back from No. 126 in the world got a whole lot smoother and straighter for Justin Leonard after his Texas Open win. It was Leonard's first title in over two years.
Leaving Butch Harmon, Justin reunited with his childhood coach, Randy Smith. It was obviously working.
This year Leonard won again at the Stanford St. Jude Championship. He racked up enough points to secure a spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup team and is currently ranked 23rd in the world.
That's an impressive comeback, and the relatively young Leonard, 36, could still have several more productive years on the PGA Tour.
−The Armchair Golfer
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Is it just me or does it seem like Justin has been 36 for about 6 years? It was great to see him perform so well at the Ryder Cup alongside young stud Hunter Mahan. I find it interesting and actually a bit impressive that Justin virtually suggested to captain Zinger to sit out the afternoon matches on Saturday, hinting that we would play much better on Sunday with some rest that afternoon. Turns out the rest didn't matter as he got routed on Sunday, but that didn't matter either as we still won handidly. Anyway, great to see him back in good form again. Dave Austad www.austads.com
Woops, wrong link. Dave Austad.
- The Armchair Golfer said...
I know it. Justin does seem like he's been around forever. Getting back to the Ryder Cup was a huge accomplishment. Plus, it didn't hurt that he erased that personal goose egg in the win column.


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Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) "English Vinglish" is set for its television premiere Dec 29, and its director, debutant Gauri Shinde, can't contain her excitement.
The movie narrates the story of a simple housewife and how she emerges from the shadow of her husband and family life to carve her own niche.
"With the television premiere of 'English Vinglish', so many women, who were not able to get out and watch the film, will be able to do that," Shinde said in a statement.
The movie received a thumbs up from the audience.
"Women have come up to me and said it's their own story and how some men have said that they have changed their behaviour towards their wives. That's the biggest and greatest feeling for me. I can't wait for the nation to watch it," she added.
"English Vinglish" marked actress Sridevi's comeback to the industry after 15 years. With her flawless performance, Sridevi not only won the hearts of millions of middle-class Indian housewives, but also overshadowed the young actresses.
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Would you believe me if I told you this beautiful vase was handmade from an empty can of Pringles potato chips?
It was!
Are you surprised?
A few months ago when we started planning The Experience workshop, I knew I wanted to do as many handcrafted projects for my inspiration table as possible. And since my theme started going the direction of a sea/beach style, I thought it would be perfect to somehow make some vases that were covered in rocks.
If you're looking for a rustic vase option for your wedding or perhaps just a pretty vase to display in your home, I highly recommend this project. (FYI, if you're doing this for your wedding and you've chosen fuller flowers, try the project using some Trader Joe's coffee cans ). They're made of the same cardboard-ish style container as the Pringles cans so the instructions transfer perfectly, but they're wider and would hold a more generous amount of flowers.
Here's what you'll need to make this vase yourself.
Pringles container
Leak Seal rubber coating
3M Super Spray Adheasive
Paint Brushes
Paper towels
Mod Podge
For the first couple of steps, I suggest you work either outside or in a workshop where you feel comfortable spraying the sealant and glue adhesive.
Step 1: Spray the rubber seal coating inside the can to seal it to prevent water leaks.
Step 2: Turn your can on it's side and spray a section of glue. Then start placing rocks in a pattern that's pleasing to you. Repeat this step across the entire can until you've completely covered it with rocks. Let dry.
(FYI…if you prefer, you can use tile rocks made for bathroom or kitchen surfaces that are already secured to a netting. You can purchase these from any home improvement store. This would be a huge time saver, but it may be difficult to find the exact kind of rocks you're looking for. I didn't do this because the store said I would have to special order small enough rocks and time was an issue.)
Step 3: After your glued rocks have dried, using a knife start spreading on the grout in sections. I layered the grout all the way down the length of the can. Then, before the grout dries, start to rub the grout off as much of the rocks as you can while at the same time pushing the grout in between the rocks. First I rubbed off the grout with a paper towel, then I took some water on a paint brush and brushed around and across the rocks. Then finally I took a moist sponge and rubbed the rocks down again. Repeat this process until you've grouted the whole container.
Step 4: Once the grout has dried, (usually after a night), layer the grouted rocks with some Mod Podge to create a shinny surface.
Step 5: When the Mod Podge has dried, fill the container with water and your favorite flowers.
Step 6: Step back and admire your amazing work!
Isn't it pretty? I made two for The Experience workshop inspiration table, but I'm not showing the actual table images here because those will be shown in a few weeks.
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hands and fingers (knees and toes).
about having my hand held.
but it's not so simple as that.
its about the two hands cupping each other, fitting the one into the other.
but even that's not the whole of it.
it's that moment, when two strangers or two friends walk side by side and one hand makes the decision to reach for the other. when the fingers tentatively connect to skin, the slow crawl to palm, and the eventual grasp. all while the two people, now something more than strangers, something more than friends, walk together, heads up, forward-looking. it's the eventual glance down. the tightening of the grip. the passed mutual touch.
it's the transformation that such a small act demands.
yup, i've been dreaming of having my hand held. and of meeting a man courageous enough to reach. (or worth reaching for.)
45 comments:
- Jenni Austria Germany said...
my friend kaitlyn maintains that handholding is more special than kissing.
sometimes i think she's right.
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- jackie said...
the beatles had it right. "i want to hold your hand" is the perfect love song. there's something so intimate about it. i've been dreaming about holding my [deployed] boyfriend's hand too- i know exactly how you feel.
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- Andrea said...
ah such a fantastic dream..
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- D&D said...
the ultimate test in a relationship is to disagree but still hold hands! i forgot where i read that but so true!
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
I've always believed that when you find a hand that fits yours, you might have found "the one." (It worked for me and my husband. I'll never forget the first time he held my hand... I was SO nervous, but it was the nicest hand-holding I'd ever exprienced.)
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- Unknown said...
Amen! I feel the same. I want to find a man worth reaching for.
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- Keiko said...
you have me in tears.
i want that for you so much. i do.
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- Emily said...
I have that same dream, lady! It's such a simple thing but oh-so meaningful in my mind. xoxo And we'll get that. We will.
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- The Lewicutt's said...
In due time. :-) Finding the right hand to hold, the ying to your yang is worth the wait and yearning. :-)
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- Laura Marie said...
beautiful :) my parents still hold hands all the time and i've always thought it was the most incredible marker of love, more so than kissing or anything words could say.
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- Dee Paulino said...
I want to find someone special to hold hands with :)
My grand parents have been married for about 49 years & still hold hands.
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- Maria said...
So pretty. Hand holding is the best.
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- christine said...
Ooooh, that's a good dream. Hope it's a reality for you soon.
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- ChinkyGirLMeL said...
awww that is sooooo sweet. I am missing the big hands that always finds its way to mine, fingers laced and keeping my hands warm. I am missing my boyfie after reading this post of yours.
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- Little Tree Vintage said...
i love how descriptive you are. holding hands is such a nice feeling.especially in the first beginning stages of a relationship!
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- Kate said...
love love love this post.
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- Jennifer Rod said...
love this!!
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- Mandee lost her individuality. said...
this gave me chills.
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- katilda said...
crap, now i'm all sappy and puddley. Yes, puddley.
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- becky said...
He'll reach one day soon--but you're right: he so has to be worth reaching for--and especially so to deserve the treasure that you are and are continually becoming. This is beautiful. I often get such a warmth when I see other couples holding hands--or a hand reaching for the small of someone's back--or an arm caressing the curve of someone's shoulders. There is such unrelenting tenderness in it we so often neglect to see elsewhere. You're such a beautiful writer.
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- ilene @ muchloveilly said...
so sweet and well-written.
one day, friend. he will come for you. :)
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- Taylor said...
Your writing is so fresh and dreamy! I thoroughly enjoyed this and I am too waiting for that worthy person. I can only dream.
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- Sara B said...
I love hand holding :) Well written...
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- Belen said...
That gave me such a cozy feeling. I feel the same way. :)
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- Chiara said...
Every time my hand is held, I feel safe... I know it may sound obvious but it is deeper than that.
xo C.
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- Jill said...
i had an entire dream about a hand-hold one time. it was in black and white, and you couldn't see any faces. the whole thing was focused on those two hands, one reaching for the other, across a couch. it was about that moment.
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- ashleyTIA said...
such a simple, yet poignant post. Wishing that for you!
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
as always, love how you can so beautifully describe simplicities.
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Lately I've been dreaming of the same thing. When I awoke the next morning I thought it strange. But your words have convinced me different. I believe I'm craving the same.
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- DJ said...
This inspires me to take in the moment when my hand is held. I don't think I do that enough.
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- BrightEyedWashingtonian said...
I feel the exact same way as of late. And I think it's coming and coming soon. I just have a feeling. Half the battle is being open to the possibility...
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- Tiffany said...
I love this. You always have a way of explaining something that seems so simple and making it really profound! Darn it....now I want a boy to hold my hand! :)
- Tuesday, June 07, 2011
- Ramona said...
ok... I have total goosebumps right now!!! Dreaming with you!!!
- Wednesday, June 08, 2011
- Joyous said...
yep- definitely do not settle!!!! and do not lower your expectations!!!!!!
- Wednesday, June 08, 2011
- Unknown said...
this is beautiful and so true. thanks Meg Fee.
- Wednesday, June 08, 2011
- Rachael said...
Oh man, I'm gonna have to print this out and carry it around. It's just how I've been feeling.
I read an article recently, about what one couple recommends as one of the things they do to stay so connected... they fall asleep holding hands. Every night. Isn't that the sweetest?
- Wednesday, June 08, 2011
- Rachel said...
i'm in the same boat right now. soon, at least that is what i keep telling myself.
- Thursday, June 09, 2011
- nicole mountz said...
i must be extra emotional this week but this made me tear up. such a simple, often abused act. so many couples hold hands just to hold hands. you date, so that's what you're supposed to do. ive had that. but i long for what you described. amazing writing lovely girl, as always!
- Friday, June 10, 2011
- Kate said...
You know it's right when just holding hands is enough.
- Monday, June 13, 2011
- The Childlike Empress said...
you need to hook up with
Wall-ee....he dreams about that too....
- Wednesday, June 15, 2011
this post makes me think of a movie that i watched recently, that i loved and think you would too. it's called "the exploding girl". ps - i've never commented before, but have been reading for awhile and love your blog :)
- Saturday, June 18, 2011
- Jennifer M. said...
Yes I want this so bad. The handhold is one of the most intimate touches, in my opinion. So gentle, romantic, and powerful all at the same time.
- Tuesday, June 21, 2011
- Britta said...
I'm just overwhelmed by your writing talent. Keep on doing that.
- Thursday, June 30, 2011


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In the world of job hunting, finding meaningful work can sometimes feel like spearfishing off a cliff. And if you happen to have a disability, that cliff can be a steep one.
People with disabilities often face a slew of attitudes and misconceptions from employers who may view disability as a weakness instead of an asset. Perhaps that's why the unemployment rate for working-age people with disabilities in July was 13.4 percent, which is five percentage points higher than for those without disabilities (8.4 percent).
Luckily, there's a world of employers who see the business value that hiring a person with a disability brings to the table. Employees who know how to deal with the challenges of a disability can offer unique perspectives and skills (such as creative problem-solving), which can drive innovation for business. These skills can translate to things like product development, creating new markets for existing products and services and contributing to employee morale, customer satisfaction and a company's reputation.
One of the best ways to connect people with disabilities to employers is through an online career fair. Virtual recruiting solves many of the problems people with disabilities face when job hunting, and, if done right, can be a superior experience for both candidates and recruiters.
That's why Think Beyond the Label is partnering with Brazen Careerist for an Online Career Fair for people with disabilities on October 16, 2012. Job candidates with disabilities can register for free here.
Still not convinced? If you're a job seeker with a disability, here's why you should consider an online career fair:
1. Targeted online career fairs give you an advantage
Unlike with women- and minority-focused recruiting, there's no clear-cut way to identify or explain a disability. Furthermore, employment experts do not recommend highlighting a disability in a resume or cover letter.
By participating in an online recruiting environment that's specifically targeted to people with disabilities, candidates can let their guards down, knowing the employer is eager to learn more about them.
2. No one has to know you're in a wheelchair
Many disabled job candidates don't want to talk about their disability in an interview, even if it's readily apparent (like when you can feel the recruiter's eyes burning a hole through your wheelchair.)
Your privacy is protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act, but with an online career fair, there's no need to reveal your disability. The recruiter doesn't have to know unless you choose to spill the beans. This allows you to keep the focus squarely on your skills and experience, not on your disability.
3. You can disclose your disability when you're ready
Once you've made it through the virtual interview, the hiring manager will likely want to conduct an in-person interview. Since you've already successfully positioned your talents and skills in round one, it's more likely the recruiter will focus on your abilities—not your disability—in round two.
Creating a first impression with a recruiter online gives you time to think about how to approach your disability with him or her on both a professional and personal basis. You'll be able to disclose on your own terms, when you feeling more confident about yourself and your abilities. And we all know that confidence is critical during an interview.
4. You can demonstrate your tech-savvy without leaving your home
People with disabilities are often incredibly tech-savvy because their livelihood depends on it. In addition to showing how productive you are through the use of technology, an online career fair lets you demonstrate to an employer how easily you'd fit into a corporate environment, with or without an accommodation.
Say you're blind, and you tell the recruiter you're using assistive technology like a screen reader that converts web text into speech so you can conduct a virtual chat. An online career fair gives you a chance to impress the recruiter with your technical skills and show how easy it will be for you to integrate into the workplace.
5. It's a great alternative to a phone interview
People who are deaf and hard of hearing, up until now, have dreaded interviews because most were traditionally conducted by telephone. With the rise of online recruiting, deaf and hard-of-hearing professionals can strut their stuff without having to ask the recruiter to talk louder, repeat the question or initiate a call through video conferencing (where, in certain situations, the Internet bit rate might not be high enough for the candidate to lip-read the interviewer's questions.).
For deaf people whose native language is American Sign Language, an online career fair lets them share their skills and experience over chat, a popular (and natural) way for many deaf people to communicate with other deaf, as well as hearing, people.
So to all job hunters with disabilities: Here's to hoping you reel in the job of your dreams at the next online career fair!
Suzanne Robitaille (@suzrobitaille) is the founder of abledbody.com and principal of abledbody & co., a disability marketing firm.
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New Carburetors For Old Engines
First Look At Barry Grant's Demon 98
Barry Grant has made a career out of feeding fuel to engines but in his off hours he's still a hot rodder. As an enthusiast he cruises one of his hot rods to several events each year and it soon became quite obvious to him that old-school engines and induction systems were showing no signs of losing popularity. However, with regard to the induction systems, he knew little attention had been given to improving their function, serviceability, or appearance.
He took it upon himself, with some prompting from Skratch of Skratch's Garage, to see what he could come up with and it wasn't too long before he developed the Demon 98. From the start Barry knew the carburetor had to have a retro style that would blend in sitting atop a Flathead, Y-block, Hemi, Nailhead, or any vintage engine. But at the same time it would need to offer modern-day performance. Special attention was also given to serviceability, as it becomes increasing difficult to obtain service parts for older carburetors. The Demon 98 employs standard fuel bowl and metering-block gaskets, jets, power valve, needle-and-seat assemblies, and air bleeds.
The "98" achieves higher performance by using modern-day designs of air-entries, air-fuel circuits, and boost venturis. Accelerator-pump circuits have interchangeable nozzles (squirters); the wilder the camshaft, the greater the need for larger accelerator-pump nozzles. Adjustable air-bleeds provide the guy who really wants to tweak and tune a means to correct or adjust fuel curves and improve throttle response, fuel economy, and power output.
Each venturi of the Demon 98 carburetor measures 1 1/16-inches. In common with American downdraft carburetor convention, the Demon 98 features an idle circuit, a main circuit, and an accelerator-pump circuit. The idle and main circuits draw their air supplies through the idle air-bleeds and high-speed air-bleeds, located on top of each carburetor main body. Idle and main fuel supplies are, naturally, taken from the fuel bowls. The resulting idle air-fuel mixture is dispersed through an idle discharge port and transfer slot, located in the base plate of each carburetor. Main circuit air-fuel mixtures are discharged via boost venturis. The chief differences between the Stromberg 97 and the Demon 98 include the design of the accelerator-pump mechanism and the operating fuel pressure-the Demon 98 accelerator-pump arrangement has interchangeable nozzles, which encourages tuning; the operating fuel pressure of the Demon 98 is around 6 to 7 psi compared 3 to 4 psi of the Stromberg.
The carbs shown here are still prototypes. Barry tells us that production of the Demon 98s should start late summer or early fall of this year. When that happens, we'll see if we can get our hands on one or two and put them to a real test under the hood and out on the road.


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Lately I've noticed this trend of hanging fabric on walls rather than painting or wallpapering them. It can be a cheaper option, and in truth, I quite like the way it looks. Click through to see a few more examples of fabric-covered walls below!
I love the bright blue and busy IKAT pattern found on this fabric wall, a bold choice for a nursery -- but I think it worked out just fine!
I quite enjoy the effect of the yellow wainscoting with the patterned fabric wall on top. You can see exactly how this space was transformed!
The delicately patterned fabric wall contrasts with the industrial shelves quite beautifully, I think.
It's interesting how the same fabric on this wall carries through the rest of the room. Notice it on the headboard and bed base as well.
This tiny pattern is a daring choice, but I really like how it ties everything in the room together.
Curious about how it's done? Here are all the details about how to wallpaper with fabric, and more on upholstered walls. Pretty cool!
How do you feel about fabric on the walls -- willing to try it or is it too crazy for you?
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'Olive' shows forgotten actress coping with old age
The plight of a New York actress whose best years are long behind her powers the Charles Busch comedy "Olive and the Bitter Herbs."
Olive Fisher lives anonymously and alone in a Kips Bay apartment where almost everything and everyone bugs her. Some New Yorkers still vaguely recall an iconic TV commercial Olive did in the 1980s -- her catch phrase was "Gimme the sausage!" -- but the old woman scares most people away with her kvetching.
Olive is the last renter hold-out in a building that's going co-op and she can't decide which she hates more -- the new lobby decor or her new neighbors. One of Olive's very few friends decides to play peacemaker in the apartment building just as a supernatural occurrence turns the old woman's life inside out.
The comedy debuted off-Broadway in 2011 and will be making its Connecticut debut at the Square One Theatre in Stratford starting Friday, May 16.
In a recent phone interview from New York City, the playwright-actor Charles Busch said Olive was partially inspired by Shirl Bernheim, the character actress who scored a late-in-life comeback in Busch's hit 2000 Broadway comedy "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife."
"It was the last thing she did and I thought a lot about her waiting until she was 80 to get a decent part (on Broadway). She was a complex lady ... dark in a way. It's tough to be an old actor, but to be an old character actress is even more hideous," Busch said.
Bernheim died in 2009 at the age of 87.
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"Sheryl's memorial service was held in a rehearsal room (at the Manhattan Theatre Club) and people told some tough stories," Busch recalled, with a chuckle. "She was a hardscrabble New York character.
"Old age is often the great leveler in New York. There's isolation and health problems, along with being set in your ways. Not having money also makes a big difference in your attitude. Olive is not only (based on) Shirl, but there's some of my Aunt Belle in her, too. She was a feisty, more middle-class lady who would tell the world to ---- off every day."
Busch made his name in the 1980s with plays he wrote for himself to star in. Always fascinated by the women and the conventions of Old Hollywood films, Busch played female divas in a serious but satirical style that transcended any notions of him being labeled a "female impersonator."
A big turning point was "Allergist Wife," which became a hit on Broadway with Busch's offbeat comic sensibility intact but without him in the cast. "Our Leading Lady," with Kate Mulgrew, and "Olive and the Bitter Herbs" followed in the same vein, with Busch able to savor his success without working eight shows a week.
"They do all kind of come from the same place," Busch said of the plays he acts in and those he sits out. "I get an idea for a character or a germ of a story I want to tell. But I've never really written with a careerist view. `Allergist's Wife' started as a monologue I wrote (for a cabaret show) about a raging New York lady. ... The play eventually grew out of that.
"I know these women," the writer added of Olive and the other driven and angry Busch women. "They have always fascinated and amused me."
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Riding rotary mowers are designed to aid in time management and profitability by cutting down the time it takes to mow a large area. If you can do more work in an hour, you can make more money. With a riding rotary mower, you'll see a difference in the time it takes you to get jobs done, which will result in an increase in overall productivity. When selecting a riding rotary, keep in mind that there are many engine configurations, deck selections, attachments and ergonomics to choose from. To learn more about these rotary mowers, use the circle number provided at the end of each product description.
The Ferris ProCut 20 features a simple design for easy serviceability. The mower's out-front deck makes it ideal for mowing areas with trees and shrubs. The patented electric deck lift allows the operator to raise and lower the cutter deck for momentary traction assistance and under-deck maintenance. The mower uses heavy-duty roller chain steering and the full-sized fender protects the operator's feet while adding strength to the frame.
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Howard Price Turf Equipment introduces the Hydro Power 180 large area mower that is powered by a 110-hp turbo charged Cummins diesel engine. Decks are individually controlled and can be used in any combination of the three. The unit features a heavy-duty drive train with Eaton hydrostatic transmission and Dana 60 truck axle. The mower is available in 15- or 16-foot cut and has a ground speed of 22 mph. Cutting capacity can range up to 17 acres per hour depending on mowing conditions.
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Husqvarna's Rider 155 articulating mower has a front mounted cutting deck allows operators to mow under bushes and around corners with ease. The deck flips up without the use of tools for convenient servicing and easy cleaning. The Kohler 15.5-hp OHV engine propels the mower at more than 5 mph, and the rear-mounted configuration provides better traction for the rear wheels. The engine features overhead valve engineering and pressure lubrication while producing few emissions. The Rider's ergonomic controls are grouped together within easy reach of the operator, and the cutting height can be adjusted from the unit's smooth-riding seat.
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John Deere's 1545 Series II Front Mower is equipped with a 31-hp Yanmar diesel engine with enough torque for tough mowing conditions. The engine's rear-mounted radiator helps lower sound levels and is easy to service. The 1545 is built with a front-mounted offset mower deck, which features a design that allows maneuverability without the rear of the machine encountering obstacles and that increases trimming capability and productivity. Height of cut can be adjusted from 1 to 6 inches in ½-inch increments. The mower's patented two-pedal foot-control system eases speed and direction control for the operator.
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I like small cars, this is the biggest car I owned, I had it for 10 years, can't really complain, car was very good in maintaining, good on gas and still going strong, just hate driving in feet of snow :(
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Since Nissan started building these cars in North America The quality has dropped. Nissan attitude toward quality issues leaves a lot to be desired. It seems they are taking the customer service page from the big three and see how that approach worked out for them !!
We Love everything about the Nissan Altima line: These are our TOP 3 1. It's very roomy inside, 4 adults and 1 child fit comfortably 2. The gas mileage is amazing for a car this size, especially H/W. We drove from Florida to New Jersey and back for less than $300. Unleaded gas and regular oil changes are all you need. 3. Because of the changes Nissan made in the transmission, the car doesn't go through the regular gear changes that cause "hesitation" as the car accelerates in speed. Therefore, in situations where you have to speed up quickly (getting on a highway, pulling out of a side street, etc) the car rides smoothly until you get to the speed you want.
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The View From The Zoo, Part II
Orlando Bethel explains why hating gays is congruent with embracing civil rights.
Zion Bethel, 12, and his sister Kazia, 14, talk about sin, perfection, and getting thrown out of dance class.
Zoe Bethel, 15, contemplates a God of hate and love.
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Tokyo, Japan, November 13, 2010 - Turkey delighted their fans who turned up at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Saturday by winning a very hard-fought 5-8 semifinal in five sets (25-23, 25-18, 14-25, 20-25, 15-11) against a tough German team who almost pulled off a stunning comeback.
Leading Turkey, as she has all tournament, was Neslihan Darnel who put up 26 points. Esra Gumus and Neriman Ozsoy registered 14 points apiece for the winning side while Eda Erdem added 11. The Turkish team had a big advantage in blocking, 16-8. Germany were led by Margareta Kozuch with 18. Corina Ssushke added 15 while Maren Brinker and Heike Beier each contributed 12 points.
Turkey edged out to an early lead in the first set, going up 10-7 after a powerful Darnel spike off a would-be German blocker. They extended their lead to five but Germany stayed close, eventually tieing it at 21-21 on a tremendous Kozuch block on the southpaw Darnel. But the Turkish attacker would have her revenge, driving an incredible kill down the centre at set-point to take a close set 25-23.
Turkey kept their momentum going in the second, grabbing a five-point lead early on, but Germany pressed hard with great tip at the net by Anne Matthes and a spike by Saskia Hippe, bringing it level at 12-12. It remained close until Turkey took eight out of nine points to finish the set 25-18, including a pair of stubborn blocks by Seda Tokatlioglu at the net.
Darnel continued to attack well for Turkey in the third set, but Germany's Kozuch countered with a flying tip to bring it to 9-9. From there it was all Germany, as they took 10 of the next 11 points - including two more attacks from Kozuch - to go 19-10 ahead. A Corina Ssuschke block on Turkey's Darnel would eventually snatch the set for the Germans 25-14.
Kozuch kept going in the fourth set with a spike of a Esra Gümus block giving Germany a three-point lead early on. But they couldn't shake a determined Turkey who narrowed the gap to 16-15 thanks to three powerful attacks mid-set by Neriman Ozsoy. A great block by Bahar Toksoy on German attacker Heike Beier tied it at 18-18, but a flurry of attacks by Germany's Ssuschke carried her team over the line at 25-20 and tied the match at two sets all.
A consecutive pair of blocks by Turkey's Eda Erdem helped her team keep pace with Germany in the tie-break at 6-6. Ozsoy kept attacking well down the stretch, and Darnel chipped in a pair of attacks at the end to take the tie-break 15-11, and the match as well.


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2 killed in knife attack at a school in Egypt
LUXOR, Egypt (AP) — Egyptian security officials say two men have killed a technician and a principal at a school in the southern city of Luxor, slitting their throats with a knife.
The officials say the assailants walked into the school early Wednesday, led the two men into the computer lab, killed them and then fled. Authorities have evacuated the building and security forces have deployed to the neighborhood to try to prevent further violence.
The officials said an initial investigation indicates that one of the suspects is the father of a student who was allegedly sexually harassed by one of the victims.
The officials spoke on a condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media.
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Hi there loves!! oh how I miss blogging... Im so sorry I didn't update my blog for this few months. Yeah! Been really busy lately with all those photography, and videography thing lately.
For those of you who didn't know, yep I am a lady photographer and cinematographer. We cover events like weddings, debut ,birthday and many more. I also do photo shoots for those lovely ladies who loves to show their real beauties.
Anyway my love for fashion is still alive. Here's a simple look I wore when I visited my dear friends. Its a mini get together so I chose to wear something comfortable yet fun look.
I love my cream chiffon like top here, because it made my look classy and paired it with an orange skort (short like skirt) to complete my cute look. My orange embellished necklace completed my look.
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At Enable Labs, we love our smart phone and tablets. On a monthly basis, we host two user group meetings devoted strictly to mobile development. Everything we build now is built with an eye toward not only cross-browser compatibility but cross-platform as well. This page covers some of the kind of mobile development projects we engage in.
Centrally located in the heart of New York's Tech Valley, Enable Labs can provide these services to businesses located in or operating in Cambridge, NY. Many of our staff were born and raised in upstate New York and know Cambridge well. As you can see listed below, Enable Labs has a lot to offer the businesses of Cambridge, NY. Contact us at 866.895.8189 to get started.
Mobile development, to facilitate e-commerce, such as ordering through your phone.
Sometimes, your efforts toward mobile development simply require that you take a step back with your existing website/web application and look to make it responsive to the size and resolution of the device upon which it is being viewed. (For an example, try looking at this site on various devices.)
obile development isn't limited to making games. In an increasingly mobile world, enterprise tools that are chained to a desktop/laptop are circling the drain of history. Enable Labs can make your enterprise application work across devices and keep your mobile workers productive.
When you envision rapid evolution of your mobile development efforts, sometimes a mobile specific website that loads like and looks like an application is the best approach.
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Spicy African chicken stew
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- saturates10g
- carbs25g
- sugars12g
- fibre4g
- protein44g
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- 500ml chicken stock, heated
- 340g jar smooth peanut butter
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- 2 onions, halved and thinly sliced
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- 1-2 scotch bonnet chillies, deseeded and chopped
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- 400g can chopped tomato
- 2 x 800g pack chicken thighs and drumsticks, skinned
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Pour the hot stock over the peanut butter and stir until dissolved. Heat a very large pan and fry the onions in the oil for 5 mins to soften. Add the ginger, cayenne, if using, ½ tsp black pepper, coriander, cumin, chillies and bay and cook, stirring, for 2 mins.
Tip in the tomatoes and the peanut stock, then stir in the chicken pieces. Put a lid on the pan and leave to simmer for 30 mins, stirring frequently to make sure the peanut butter doesn't stick to the base of the pan.
Stir in the sweet potatoes, peppers and chopped coriander, then cook for 30 mins more. Serve sprinkled with the reserved coriander, with rice and lime wedges for squeezing over, if you like.
Recipe Tip
Freezing in batchesOnce cooled, you can freeze this stew for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge, or reheat gently from frozen in a large pan with a little water to stop it sticking as it melts. Cover the pan until thawed, then remove the lid and heat until bubbling to drive off the excess moisture.


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I am a single parent and I have a Pit Bull. I live in a residential area but the neighborhood is not the greatest nor the worst but it's what I can afford. I feel safer with my dog because I not that someone that may want to break in might think twice before they come in because of her. Now I…Read More
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It continues — here's where I'll post links to blog posts in The Late Show: The Late Films Blogathon. This post will stay at the top, if I can figure out how to do that, with my own entries appearing — slowly — down beneath it.
Late Losey — M KLEIN, today.
Diarmid Mogg, author of my favourite movie speciality blog, The Unsung Joe, weighs in on one of Hollywood's forgotten men, John Ince (brother of the more famous Thomas and Ralph), here. It's an eye-opener!
For Shadowplay, David Melville continues his alphabetical survey of Mexican melodrama with LA GENERALA, the last film of Maria Felix.
Ben Alpers on MOONRISE, my favourite late Borzage — maybe my favourite Borzage.
Gareth comes up trumps with another Melville piece — UN FLIC stars Delon and is cool as ice.
Late Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle? Are you sure? Wanna make something of it?
HUGO receives tender loving care from Farran Smith Nehme, the Self-Styled Siren, who suggested the idea of this blogathon over dinner in Brooklyn. And HUGO is not only the latest film from a senior film artist, but a film about the Autumn years of a great filmmaker. Go here, at once.
At the ever-excellent Gareth's Movie Diary, LE CERCLE ROUGE is the topic of the day — late Melville, late Bourvil, and a terrific piece.
I try to tackle one of the trickiest entries in Richard Lester's career, his last fiction feature, whose modest virtues are forever overshadowed by an on-set tragedy — THE RETURN OF THE MUSKETEERS.
Over at the excellent Robert Donat site, Gill Fraser Lee assesses THE INN OF THE SIXTH HAPPINESS, mid-period Mark Robson, but Donat's last film, made when he was extremely ill. This is a thoughtful and deeply moving piece and I'm proud I nudged Gill towards writing it (but also a little guilty). Boy! This kind of piece makes this whole blogathon thing worthwhile.
It suddenly occurred to me, after watching and loving HUGO, to wonder about Georges Melies last film — the story of his career's end was well known to me, but I hadn't looked at anything from the very end of his career. So I did.
My own first entry approaches LOVE AMONG THE RUINS, a late-ish George Cukor I really enjoyed, with fine late-ish performances by Katherine Hepburn and Laurence Olivier. Here.
Guest Shadowplayer Judy Dean looks at The Great Mastroianni's last bow, in Manoel de Oliveira's VOYAGE TO THE BEGINNING OF THE WORLD (below).
David Ehrenstein proves that great minds think alike with THE BOY WHO TURNED YELLOW (above and here).
The ball got rolling with two late Ken Russells from the late Ken Russell, over at Brandon's Movie Memory here and here.


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ORLANDO, Fla. --
Approximately 38,000 racing business people from all 50 states and 72 countries attended this year's show to get current with the latest in racing technology courtesy of the 1,000 motorsports companies introducing new lines in racing products, machining equipment, motorsport engineering solutions and more.
"A lot of racing people throughout the world look at the PRI Trade Show as a place that they can take a measurement of the racing industry right now," said John Kilroy, PRI Trade Show producer. "Anyone that participated in this show, as an exhibitor or a buyer, has to be impressed with the amount of business that went on here. That says something very good about the state of the racing industry today."
An expanded Race Industry Week led into this year's PRI Trade Show. Several major events were among 35 conferences and seminars that ran in conjunction with the show beginning on Monday. The Advanced Engineering Technology Conference (AETC), Claude Rouelle's Optimum G Advanced Vehicle Dynamics Seminar, The Race Track Business Conference, the International Council of Motorsport Sciences (ICMS) annual Congress, the Winning The eRace Digital Marketing Conference, Winning Setup Strategies for Dirt Late Models, and the FAST EFI University training course on electronic fuel injection in racing applications all took place during this year's Race Industry Week.
Numerous attendees took advantage of both the conferences and the show under one roof during the week.
There's enough information to be gained at the AETC and then at the PRI Show in three or four days that would take you a year to get on your own," said Jud Masingill, of the School of Automotive Machinists. "All of the people that need to be here are here - all the suppliers, all the new parts are brought out. We build hardcore race engines and PRI's Machinery Row is our Disneyland, it's just incredible. The new guys come in here and see equipment they didn't know existed. All the newest stuff is here - it's just awesome."
Activity continued well into day three of the show on Saturday.
"It was a very busy three days, the show went very well," said Cliff Cohen of GM Performance. "We're happy with the turnout we had. We upped our floor space this year and we introduced a number of new products and it was very well received. We had a great mix of buyers all across the board."
Despite it being a transitional year for the show, it proved to be business as usual for 'the three busiest racing business days of the year.'
"I like the fact that even with SEMA buying PRI that it's still the same show that's been built up over the last 25 years," said SPEED TV personality Robin Miller. "I love all the innovation and the energy in this place is great. You can see that for a lot of these people racing is their life."
In the end, show exhibitor Phil Rasmussen, of Premier Performance, may have phrased it best, "We're all enthusiasts and we all want to go fast and PRI is where you find the products to go fast."
Preparation is already underway for the 2013 PRI Trade Show, which will see the show return to the Indianapolis Convention Center, Dec. 12-14.


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WILMINGTON, OHIO: Police have charged 14 people with participating in a fraternity hazing incident that ended with a southwest Ohio college student requiring surgery.
Police made the arrests Thursday after an investigation into the Halloween incident at Wilmington College�s Gamma Phi Gamma house. Court records said a fraternity pledge was injured when he was struck with a towel �fashioned as a weapon� and then needed surgery to have a testicle removed.
Jim Reynolds, president of the Quaker college of about 1,000 students southeast of Dayton, says the conduct is unacceptable. The fraternity has been kicked off campus until at least 2019.
The Clinton County prosecutor�s office says each suspect is charged with either misdemeanor assault or hazing.


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It's hard enough finding a place to rent in a tough market without having to answer a bunch of probing questions. Happily, you don't have to.
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Where Are They Now: Catching Up With Cinderellas of Years PastPosted by Nicholas Patrick on February 26th, 2014
We find ourselves on the verge of annual basketball bliss. Over the next several weeks, the action will crescendo as we progress through the regular season sprint to the finish, with the conference tournaments on tap first followed by the NCAA Tournament. Much of the beauty of the Big Dance is that it doesn't simply build to a single championship round. In essence, every round, from the opening games in Dayton to the title tilt in Arlington, will be a championship round for some teams, a golden chance to exceed their fans' wildest expectations and make school history. The question every March isn't if any teams will assume the Cinderella role, but which teams will. In some cases, teams are able to build on their NCAA success for the long term, especially if they return most of their key contributors or catch the eye of a bigger-fish conference. In other cases, Cinderella's coach may receive a promotion of his own, moving up in prestige and pay scale, and leading to a rebuilding project for his former team.
Let's catch up with a few of the O26 Cinderella teams from recent tourneys:
- Morehead State. As a #13 seed, the Eagles sent shock waves through the Bluegrass State by defeating Louisville before losing to Richmond in the round of 32. That team, led by rebounding machine Kenneth Faried, won the Ohio Valley Conference tournament after a third place regular season finish. Since then, Morehead State has taken two steps back before moving forward. The following season without Faried, the Eagles finished 10-6 in conference play. In 2012-13, after head coach Sean Woods (from Mississippi Valley State) replaced Donnie Tyndall (who left for Southern Mississippi), the Eagles slipped to 8-8 in the OVC. They now appear to be on the way back this season, approaching 20 wins and contending with Belmont and Murray State for an OVC title.
- Richmond. As a #12 seed, the Spiders defeated Vanderbilt and Morehead State before losing badly to Kansas in the Sweet Sixteen. Chris Mooney was rewarded with his first NCAA Tournament wins (and second appearance) in his sixth season at the school, after showing steady improvement throughout his tenure. That team, led by seniors Kevin Anderson and Justin Harper, won the Atlantic 10 Tournament after finishing in third place during the regular season. Richmond had to regroup after losing its stars, finishing 7-9 and 8-8 in conference play in subsequent seasons. But this season, led by a balanced attack that includes Cedric Lindsay (who was a freshman on that Cinderella team), the Spiders are on their way to 20 wins, in a tight race for second place in the Atlantic 10, and find themselves squarely on the bubble heading into the final two weeks (they are included on 32 of 95 brackets, according to Bracket Matrix, as of Tuesday evening).


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When last we reported on the adaptation of Susan Trott's novel, Flamingo Thief, it was to announce that Will Ferrell (Old School) was set to star. Now, we have word that Craig Gillespie (Lars and the Real Girl) is in negotiations to direct the bittersweet comedy. The Michael LeSieur (You, Me and Dupree) script made its way onto the 2011 Black List. Faced with the impending loss of his wife and his business, Ferrell would play a lawyer who steals novelty flamingos as a coping mechanism. There's no timeline being reported for Ferrell's involvement yet as he's set to star in Anchorman 2 later this year and will topline Three Mississippi, a football comedy for Warner Bros. Gillespie most recently directed the remake of Fright Night starring Colin Farrell and the TV movie, Trooper. Hit the jump for the synopsis of the Trott novel, Flamingo Thief.
Variety reports that Gillespie is in talks to helm the adaptation of Flamingo Thief. Here's the synopsis for the Susan Trott novel (via Amazon):
Everyone handles grief differently but none so differently as Tim Forester, multimillionaire Juice King, who lost his son a year ago. It starts with him quietly pocketing a china flamingo belonging to his three year old niece, Joy, and by his tenth flamingo has escalated to felony grand theft. He is shot by one person and shot at by another. He is losing his business and his wife but he is feeling better. Flamingo thieving makes his heart beat. He comes alive. In a way he is having a wonderful time. But how will it end? Quite possibly in prison. Flamingo Thief is a funny, bittersweet story of love, loss, family, fruit and flamingos. The reader will never forget Tim Forester, his disastrous way of dealing with grief, and a heart that is bursting with love.


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how's pitch looking for this game?
With Pak restricted to 200 odd, Aus should win unless a miracle happens. This means that the last game of grp A is a mere formality
In that case India could be better off testing the bench strength or at least bringing in Nayar in place of Bhajji, who should be kicked out of the team. If you can't do well on a Centurian wkt esp like the one against Aus, you probably are not at the top of the game. May be India should try out someone else in the series against OZ
Some one like Nayar could be more useful at Jo'berg! Both for his batting and gentle medium
Fastest gun in town
Nayar and Kartik in for Tendulkar and Ishant
The way they label Abhishek Nayar as 'gentle medium pace' and keep talking like he's got no chance is irksome, to say the least. He's a steady medium-pacer who has done a job well for all the teams that gave him a chance, and is under-rated. Similar players are doing well in other teams despite the 'gentle medium pace' style of theirs. He's also not a top batsman, so he's under a lot less pressure. They've already axed their two best capable all-rounders, so they'll need him a lot more right now.
Now they lose Ishant Sharma. While he had to be dropped on form, that they've lost their best pace bowler is a serious problem. Player management has been at a low for a long time here.
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"Talent is nothing without opportunity"
"You're not remembered for aiming at the target, but hitting it"
Twenty20 used to be boring.
Anyways, good to see Nayar in but he should have replaced Bhajji. Tendulkar out is a surprise but again this game could be a mere formality considering Aus is well placed to win against Pak
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Not an ideal start for WI. One wicket for no runs after three overs!
I remember posting a while back that India were hitting awesome ODI form, but it was a pity it was at the wrong time, between major tournaments and this really proves that very well. Big tourney comes and Sehwag, Yuvraj and now Tendulkar are out injured, very unlucky (on top of the obvious unluckiness of getting knocked out after the first game). Stars just not aligning for India.
Rest In Peace Craigos
Watched quite abit of Kieran Powell in the under 19 WC a few years back, he was probably the most dominate batsmen there. Very Chris Gayle like from what I noticed.
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ZUMBI cycles manufactures professional hardcore mountain bike frames and parts for the most demanding. Every ZUMBI product is designed in Myslenice, the mountain bike downhill heartland of Poland.
Basing on the experience of our main engineer Pawel Matuszynski and top World class riders we bring to life the best, 100% Polish bike equipment for gravity addicted mountain bike enthusiasts. We want to deliver the best frames and parts out there and that's why every ZUMBI product is manufactured by craftsmen from the aircraft industry who used to work with MIG jet fighters and tested by our riders and designers before getting on the market.
Our philosophy: design simple, use the best materials…back to the roots.
Pawel about ZUMBI
"As the owner and designer of ZUMBI I am an avid DH rider/racer and in my designs I'm trying to accomplish the ultimate ride. I have a masters degree in Engineering. Everything I do is connected with mountains which I love. Besides biking I snowboard, ski and climb. I designed and built my first frame in 2003.
We use the best materials like 7020 Oria tubing, 7075 aluminum, Ti6Al4V titanium and high grade stainless steel. All the frame parts are CNC machined and handwelded at our facility in Poland. Our welders are ex-MIG aircraft welders with over 30 years of experience. We are proud becoming a sponsor of a proffesional racing team this year with top ten World class athletes in DH, 4X and BMX."
New for 2009:
T-20 20" wheel trials frame, Quilombo fixie frame. Our flagship DH racing frame, F-44 got a slightly revised geometry with the BB lowered and ISCG mounts. The DH Team and Voodoo frames also got ISCG mounts as standard. We offer our Reaktor headset in full titanium version in limited quantities. We started cooparation with Fox Racing Shox. Our full suspension frames are now equiped with Fox DHX 5 and DHX air shocks custom set by MOJO UK. Besides Fox we continue offering our frames with Avalanche Downhill Racing suspension units.
All our products will be presented during this years Eurobike (www.eurobike-exhibition.de) and EHBE handmade bikes trade show (www.e-h-b-e.eu)
Frame presentation:
destiny: World Cup downhill racing,
material: 7020 alloy frame, 7075 alloy links, Ti6Al4V pivot axles (F-44 Ti version)
size: S, M, L, custom top tube length and head tube angle option
colors: green, orange, red, black, white, custom, hand polished
travel: 220 mm
weight: 3920g (without shock, polished F-44 Ti)
warranty: two year warranty including racing
other features:
– shock dimensions 9.5" eye2eye, 3" stroke
– designed for front suspension travel: 150-200mm
– tire clearance: 26"x 2.8, 24" x 3.0"
– 150mm spacing, 12mm thru axle
– 83mm BB shell
– 31.6mm seat post
– replaceable derailleur hanger
– optional upper link stiffener brace
– lazer etched head tube logo
Professional downhill racing frame. Hand welded and CNC machined in Poland from top grade 7020 and 7075 alloy. ZUMBI designed FPS Floating Pivot System suspension system.
Zero pedal bob effect. Excellent pedaling efficiency for sprinting. Super low center of gravity. Suspension isolated from braking forces. The F-44 Ti version has pivot axles made of Ti6Al4V titanium alloy. High grade sealed ball bearings. S-bent swingarm profiles increasing stiffness and crank clearance. Pure bread DH racing geometry. Optional custom geometry. Easily under 38lbs builds possible.
DH Team
destiny: downhill, freeride
material: 7020 alloy frame, Ti6Al4V titanium swing arm axle (DH Team Ti) or CrMo axle (DH Team)
size: S, M, L, custom (top tube length, head tube angle angle)
colour: orange white, red, green, black, custom, hand polished
suspension travel: 220 mm
weight: 4250 g (DH Team Ti with floating brake caliper, without shock)
warranty: full two year warranty including racing
Other features:
– shock dimensions: 8.75" eye2eye, 2.75" stroke
– designed for front suspension travel: 150-200mm
– floating brake caliper
– tire clearance: 26" x 3.0
– 150mm thru axle
– 83 mm BB shell
– ISCG standard chainguide mounts
– sztyca 31.6mm
– replaceable derailleur hanger
– lazer etched head tube logo
Race proven downhill and freeride frame hand made and cnc machined in Poland from 7020 alloy. Simple single pivot suspension system. The swing arm is built from 6 separate rectangular profiles welded together. It uses two huge, 40mm high quality sealed ball bearings and a 20mm pivot axle made of Ti 6Al4V titanium (DH Team Ti) or high grade steel (DH Team).
Very low center of gravity providing superior traction. Two shock mountings changing the suspension characteristic. Braking forces isolated from suspension thanks toa floating brake caliper which is a standard feature. The suspension path helps suck up those square edged bumps which slow you down. Super stiff swing arm makes sure the bike goes where You want it to go. The head tube has two gussets and a "wrap around" reinforcement making sure its always in one piece.
destiny: 4cross, dual, freeride
materiał: aluminium 7020
colour: white, green, black, orange, custom color option, hand polished
weight: 2490 g
size: 14, 15
– replacable deraileur hanger,
– S-bent seat stays,
– ISCG standard chainguide mounts
– lazer etched head tube logo
VOODOO Hand welded and cnc machined from 7020 alloy. The geometry is ideal for 4X racing. The VooDoo also works great as a light freeride hardtail. Using a unique welded double profile chainstay construction and s-bent seatstays greatly improves the VooDoo's lateral stiffness. The dropouts and chainstay yoke are pressed into the profiles before welding. Designed to be used with a 100-130mm suspension fork.Replaceable hanger. Headtube has two beefy gussets and a "wrap around" reenforcement making it bombproof. High quality powder coat paintjob.
VooDoo Street
destiny: dirt, street
materiał: aluminium 7020
colour: white, green, black, orange, custom color option, hand polished
weight: 2490 g
size: 14, 15
– replaceable deraileur hanger
– ISCG standard chain guide mounts
– lazer etched head tube logo
Hand welded and cnc machined from 7020 alloy. The geometry is ideal for street and dirt jumping. Featuring a unique welded double profile chainstay design greatly improving lateral stiffness of the rear end. The dropouts and chainstay yoke are pressed into the double profiles and welded together. Add the heavily gusseted cnc headtube with a "wrap around" reinforcement and your looking at one of the strongest hardtail frames in the industry. Works best with a 100-1300mm suspension fork. Ride it, jump it, abuse it…
destiny: trial
materiał: aluminium 7020
colour: white, green, black, orange, custom color option, hand polished
weight: 1600g (short)
size: 14, 15
– horizontal dropouts,
– S-bent seat stays
– 68mm bottom bracket shell
New for 2009 frame designed for pro Trials. Handwelded and CNC machined from the best quality 7020 tubing and billet. Super light weight. Headtube secured by a pair of gussets. Frame was designed and developed in cooparation with one of the best trials riders in the World, Karol Serwin, classified 6th in UCI 2008 listing.
destiny: single speed fixie, track
materiał: aluminium 7020
colour: white, green, black, orange, custom color option, hand polished
weight: 1750 g
size: S, M, L, custom
– horizontal dropouts,
– lazer etched head tube logo
– 68mm bottom bracket shell
Frame designed for the city jungle street fighters and track racing. Hand welded from high end 7020 tubing. Horizontal dropouts for fixie setup. Ultra short chainstays and agressive geometry. Quilombo is dedicated to everyone looking for simplicity and functionality.
Reaktor Headset
– fully machined from H18 Stainless Steal or 6Al4V Titanium
– top quality replaceable sealed balled bearings
– lifetime warranty on cups
– 110g Titanium, 160g Stainless
4 Mountains / ZUMBI / Fox World Racing Team
Neil "The Don" Donoghue (DH)
Helen Gaskel (DH)
Scott Mears (DH)
Liam Phillips – (BMX + 4X)
Christian Hatcher (4X + DH)
Charlie Phillips (4X + BMX)
Jason King (4X + DH)Team Manager
James Baker (DH)
Nathan Million (DH).
Duncan McCann (DH)
Scheduled races and events for 2009
Maxxis cup
Round 1 Gouveia March 15th
Round 2 Vigo March 22nd
Round 3 Guimarães May 3rd
NPS Series
Round 1 Innerleithen, Scotland April 26th
Round 2 Llangollen, Mid Wales May 31st
Round 3 Fort William, Scotland June 28th
Round 4 Carlton Bank, Stockton on Tees Aug 16th
Round 5 Caersws, Powys Sept 27th
National champs Innerleithen, Scotland July 19th
World cup series
Round 1 Pietermaritzberg, South Africa April 11-12
Round 2 La Bresse, Fance May 9-10
Round 3 Vallnord, Anddora May 16-17
Round 4 Fort William, Scotland June 6-7
Round 5 Maribor June 20-21
Round 6 Mont St Anne, Canada July 25-26
Round 7 Bromont, Canada Aug 1-2
Round 8 Schladming, Austria Sept 19-20
BMX National/World Cups TBC by Liam Phillips.
Polish National Round 1 April 26th
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Its like... South America meet Asia... crunchy nutty bits of Quinoa with a hint of ground cumin and fresh coriander... beautiful ... beautiful... beautiful salad.
My (improvise) version of Black Quinoa Salad...
Black Quinoa salad Recipe
1 cup black Quinoa
1 tablespoon cumin
1 small red capsicum
1 small yellow capsicum
1 carrot
1 small zuchini
1 handful of almond
1 handful of raisins
juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup of chopped coriander
- Rinse and wash thoroughly black Quinoa. Add the washed quinoa into a pot filled with water. Boil for 15-20 minutes. Wash under cold water and strain. Put aside
- Roast cumin in a frypan (dry roast) until fragrant. Then ground the cumin.
- Cut the carrots, zuchini, capsicums into matchstick size.
- Roughly chopped almond
- Mix everything in a mixing bowl.
- Season to taste.


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Argentine police say a drunk driver hit and killed a bicyclist, then carried his body more than 10 miles (16 kilometers) until stopping at a toll station.
Police tell the newspaper La Nacion that 28-year-old Pablo Daniel Garcia struck 53-year-old Reinaldo Rodas along the Pan-American Highway.
Rodas struck the car's windshield and was carried until the vehicle stopped at a toll station, where an attendant called police.
The newspaper says Garcia has been charged with reckless homicide. Rodas was a security guard at a country club. He is survived by his wife and 13-year-old son.
A police official reached by The Associated Press confirmed the paper's account of Monday's accident, but said he was not authorized to give his name, and had no additional details on Wednesday, a local holiday.
Associated Press writer Luis Henao contributed to this report from Santiago, Chile.


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"That's do pig. That'll do."
And with those words, one of the all-time great films came to a close in 1995. .
Life is good on Hoggett Farm. The animals know their roles and there is rarely any deviation from the status quo. The sheep are dumb. The sheep dogs are cruel. The cows give milk. The mice belt out showtunes. And the pigs…well, the pigs are there to be eagerly devoured on holidays and family visits.
When Babe, a young pig fortuitously won by Farmer Hoggett (James Cromwell, L.A. Confidential) at the local fair, arrives on the scene, the social dynamics change immediately. Babe shows a knack for competitive sheep-herding and before Hoggett's family can get the farmer committed, he takes a risk on the porcine prodigy and enters him in a competition — and what follows, the Gods of Agro-Athletics still sing about to this day.
I am not kidding with all that "all-time great films" talk. Babe is 100%, pasteurized, pure organic magic. As a kids film its credentials are impeccable: charming characters, colorful vistas, slapstick duck humor, singing mice, dogs in peril and verbal sheep abuse. But look past the shout-outs to the toddler crowd and I defy you to not be wowed by what George Miller and his talented crew pulled off.
Even now, so many years after the fact, the special effects are fantastic. The production staff imbued the animals with personality through three ways: trained animal performances, animatronics and CGI-enhanced effects. The result is peerless, all of the tricks impressing in their own way; the CGI is minimal and not intrusive, the robotic constructs befuddle over what animal is real and what is synthetic and the real life training-produced performances are arguably the best ever captured on screen. The fruit borne from this painstaking work is a world made up of anthropomorphic barnyard animals that is completely believable. My disbelief was thoroughly suspended, as I thoroughly bought into Rex and Fly's fractured relationship, Babe's naïve insecurity and that cat's soul-blackening evil.
With his world set up, Miller simply needed to then focus on telling a good story, and the tale he weaves is a charmer, a colorful (and deceptively deep) saga that feels like a classic storybook come to life. The fact that it was based on a storybook explains this, but the aesthetic Miller infuses goes a long way into propelling Babe into a realm of art that not many talking-animal movies occupy.
Though the quadrupeds get most of the attention, the human element is just as noteworthy. I am convinced that James Cromwell's work here is one of the most enduring performances of the last twenty years. The guy's dialogue is sparse beyond belief (on the commentary track, Miller notes how committed he was to having Hoggett speak in just one word as much as possible), leaving Cromwell the unenviable task of doing 95% of his acting with his face and body language. It's terrific stuff, capped by a legendary final line that still gets my eyes just a tad misty, you know, like there's a speck of dust in my — ah, screw it, I weep like an infant.
Too bad Universal couldn't quite deliver the epic Blu-ray Babe deserves. The picture receives an HD-remastered 1.85:1, 1080p treatment and the improvement is noticeable (especially since the only copy of this film I've had was the antiquated full frame debut version). Detailing pops out nicely during tighter scenes — Cromwell's craggy face offers the resolution a playground of delights — but on wider shots, particularly pull-backs of Hoggett's farm and the sheep-herding contest, picture quality appeared softer. It's a solid visual experience, though I wanted to be stunned, considering how gorgeous the photography is in the film. Sound is fine, coming from a DTS-HD Master Audio mix, nicely processing Nigel Westlake's playful score. Extras are disappointing, all of which are recycled: a brief making-of featurette, an interview with George Miller (both in SD) and, the best offering, Miller's commentary.
Not Guilty. Here's to The Greatest Talking Pig Story Ever Told! (FU Gordy.)


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"No Power for the Parliament" warns EPO examiners association
11 May 2010 15:01 — The Staff Union of the EPO sent a letter to the President of the European Parliament, Jerzy Buzek, warning of risks integrated into the accession of the European Union to the European Patent Convention (EPC). They warn that the European Parliament can be circumvented as a legislator in patent law. — Comments: 39 — by zoobab 11 May 2010 15:01
Alvaro asks 9 questions to the Commission about ACTA, including 3 strikes and transparency
10 Feb 2010 16:11 — Alexander Alvaro (ALDE) has asked 9 questions about ACTA, including 3 strikes and transparency, or the access by the INTA committee to the drafts documents. He is also asking about changes to substantive patent law (read software patents here). — Comments: 29 — by zoobab 10 Feb 2010 16:11
Members of European Parliaments ask when they will receive the ACTA documents
09 Feb 2010 12:05 — Some Member of the European Parliament have asked when they will receive the ACTA documents, mentioning the Lisbon Treaty article 218 which says that the Parliament have to be "fully informed" of the negotiations. The new trade commissioner Karel DeGucht said previously that the Lisbon Treaty do not apply to ACTA, because the confidentiality of the talks were negotiated before. — Comments: 32 — by zoobab 09 Feb 2010 12:05
FFII and IP Justice file Bilski Amicus Brief to the U.S. Supreme Court
07 Oct 2009 12:14 — The Foundation for a Free Informational Infrastructure (FFII) and IP Justice filed an Amicus Curiae Brief to the U.S. Supreme Court. The case Bilski v. Kappos is expected to become a landmark ruling on the future of the U.S. patent system. The joint Brief explains the interlink of software and business methods, and points out alternatives to the so called Machine-or-Transformation test used for categorizing patents. — Comments: 9 — by zoobab 07 Oct 2009 12:14
IBM says software patents drive OSS development
02 Sep 2009 22:30 — In its Amicus Brief to the US Supreme Court on the Bilski case, IBM is arguing that "patent protection has promoted the free sharing of source code [...] which has fueled the explosive growth of open source software development." — Comments: 87 — by zoobab 02 Sep 2009 22:30
What's wrong with the United Patent Litigation System (UPLS)?
08 Jul 2009 11:54 — A journalist of WorldIPReview recently asked FFII what were its views of the proposed United Patent Litigation System (UPLS), which is now being questioned by the Council in a submission to the ECJ. FFII had already published a press release mentioning the new push for software patents in Europe via a centralised and trusted court. — Comments: 0 — by zoobab 08 Jul 2009 11:54
The Bilski test was invented by IBM
03 Jul 2009 17:34 — By reading the Amicus Brief of IBM to the CAFC, it is pretty clear that the machine tranformation test which allows software patents and ban business method patents was invented by IBM lawyers. — Comments: 220 — by zoobab 03 Jul 2009 17:34
USPTO refuses to disclose Bilski's pending patent application
22 Jun 2009 12:34 — The US Supreme Court will soon hear Bilski on why software and business method patents are so good for the US economy. I was trying to find out where the Bilski's pending patent application was published, and I ended up writing to the new USPTO President and ex-IBM David Kappos. I finally got an answer from a USPTO official that the Bilski's pending patent application cannot be seen by the public. — Comments: 38 — by zoobab 22 Jun 2009 12:34
Patent expert Alison Crofts says EPLA is pushed by pro-software patents lobby
09 Jun 2009 10:49 — In its edition of IP Value 2007, the Intellectual Asset Magazine (IAM) was publishing an article about the Reform of European Patent System, where an expert mentions that the push for the EPLA is coming from the pro-software patents lobby. — Comments: 5 — by zoobab 09 Jun 2009 10:49
European Patent Office refuses spanish amicus brief against software patents
04 Jun 2009 20:24 — Alberto Barrionuevo, CEO of the small spanish software company OpenTIA and ex-president of the FFII, had submitted an amicus brief to the Enlarged Board of Appeal in spanish. The European Patent Office has notified him that they are refusing his letter because it was not written in one of the 3 official languages of the EPO. — Comments: 1 — by zoobab 04 Jun 2009 20:24
European Commission pushes for software patents via a trusted court
12 May 2009 13:30 — The European Commission is pushing for software patents via a centralised trusted patent court that would be created with the United Patent Litigation System (UPLS), an international treaty that would remove national courts. This court system would be shielded against any review by the European Court of Justice (ECJ). Thus patent judges would have the last word on software patents. — Comments: 27 — by zoobab 12 May 2009 13:30
Conference on "Make software patents work for SMEs"
22 Apr 2009 11:25 — The European Commission is organising a conference dedicated to "Make IPR work for SMEs" next Monday in Brussels. You can here submit your questions for next Monday on how to "Make software patents work for SMEs". — Comments: 49 — by zoobab 22 Apr 2009 11:25
Stallman: "The EPO is a corrupt and malicious organisation which should not exist"
20 Apr 2009 12:25 — Last Wednesday, farmers and software developers were demonstrating in Munich in front of the European Patent Office. Richard Stallman was describing the European Patent Office as a "corrupt and malicious organisation which should not exist". — Comments: 0 — by zoobab 20 Apr 2009 12:25
The ACTA draft treaty is covering patent infringement
14 Apr 2009 23:27 — Wikileaks has published some drafts of the secret ACTA treaty, which aims to give better guns to Patent Trolls. The draft mentions that it covers all the rights covered by TRIPS, so it will cover also patents. — Comments: 37 — by zoobab 14 Apr 2009 23:27
Secret European Union mandate to negotiate ACTA leaked: fears confirmed
12 Apr 2009 10:32 — The secret European Union mandate to negotiate the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) was leaked. Member of the European Parliament Jens Holms said the document has confirmed his fears. — Comments: 1 — by ante 12 Apr 2009 10:32
Call the Obama administration and ask for your copy of ACTA now!
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