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"Will I Remember This?': David Wisniewski's Golem
Shandel Gamer
Shandel Gamer has a master's degree in English from San Diego State University and is a member of The National Coalition of Independent Scholars. Also an artist, she is a member of the La Jolla Art Association.
How is David Wisniewski's Golem different from all other golems? Golem scholar Shandel Gamer concludes that Wisniewski's Caldecott Award-winning version is not just another golem story, but an innovative contribution to the literature. This thoughtful analysis seemed a particularly fitting article to post during Passover. - Ed.
The word "golem" first appears as a Biblical reference
in Psalms (139:16) meaning "unformed substance" (New
Oxford Annotated Bible). According to the Talmud, a collection
of third and fourth century Rabbinic writings which constitute
Jewish civil and religious law, the word refers to the unconscious
Adam before God imbues him with a soul, neshamah. The
Talmud also suggests that the ability to create a man is not
the sole province of God and that a righteous man can magically
create a golem or artificial man: "For Rava created a man
and sent him to Rabbi Zera" (Sanhedrin 65b). [1] The techniques for creating a golem
are found in another Jewish text, the Sefer Yezirah [Book of Creation].
The idea of the golem and the belief in golem-making continued to be discussed and reinterpreted for several hundred years, and according to Emily D. Bilski and Moshe Idel, in their article, "The Golem: An Historical Overview," by the twelfth and thirteenth centuries there was a "virtual explosion of discussions on the golem" (11). In the fifteenth century, the formulas for golem-making were translated into Latin. By the late sixteenth century, the act of golem-making was associated with two rabbis, Eliahu Ba'al Shem of Chelm (d. 1583) and Judah Loew ben Bezalel, the Maharal of Prague (d. 1609). The legends surrounding these two historical figures are the foundation for the modern golem tradition.
The first document connecting golem-making with a contemporary figure was discovered ca. 1630. The manuscript tells the tale of how R. Eliahu Ba'al Shem of Chelm created a golem by means of the Sefer Yezirah. In this earliest version of the legend, the rabbi has to destroy his golem after it grows to enormous proportions (13). Accounts of the Ba'al Shem's golem continued to be published by both Jewish and Christian authors throughout the seventeenth century. Yet, it wasn't until these legends were collected and recorded by Jakob Grimm in his Journal for Hermits, published in 1808, that the golem became "a literary motif as well as a legendary figure" (14).
Forty years after Grimm, the first published stories connecting the golem with Rabbi Judah Loew appeared in Leopold Weisel's Sippurim (stories). In 1909, Rabbi Loew became the sole proprietor of the golem legends with the publication of Yudl Rosenberg's Nifla'ot Maharal im ha-Golem (The Golem or The Miraculous Deeds of the Rabbi Liva). [2] Rosenberg was also responsible for the inclusion of the Blood Libel (Lie) [3] stories into the golem mythology. Through these stories the golem became both a defender and saviour of the Jewish community. The inclusion of the golem-as-saviour motif changed the golem legends forever. In 1919, Chayim Bloch published his work, The Golem: Legends of the Ghetto of Prague. Most of The Golem is a retelling of stories previously published by Rosenberg; however, Bloch made two significant contributions to the development of the legends. Unlike Rosenberg, Bloch's writing style made the stories more accessible to readers and his characterization of the golem changed the once docile servant into one who shows signs of a violent nature. The importance of both Rosenberg and Bloch to the oeuvre of golem mythology is immeasurable. Together, these two men created the foundation upon which later golem stories have been built. According to Moshe Idel in his book, Golem: Jewish Magical and Mystical Traditions of the Artificial Anthropoid, "It is the creative literary genius of Rosenberg and Bloch, together with the propagative efforts of Bloch, that contributed to the spread of the Maharal legend in wider audiences" (253).
To appreciate the effect Rosenberg's and Bloch's golem stories have had on children's literature, it is only necessary to consider the large number of children's books in which the golem is either linked to the central theme or is the main character. In the past twenty-five years alone, the golem story has been retold by many notable storytellers. Included among the list of writers who have published golem stories are: Isaac Bashevis Singer, Elie Wiesel, Mark Podwal, Beverly Brodsky McDermott, Sulamith Ish-Kishor and, now, David Wisniewski. With so many golem storybooks, few could have predicted that this once relatively obscure character would gain international recognition as the subject of the 1997 Caldecott Medal Award.
David Wisniewski's exquisitely crafted children's book, simply titled Golem (Clarion Books, 1996), is powerfully rendered with earth-tone, bark-cut paper designs which give a dynamic edge and strength to the author's version of the golem legend. In appearance, Golem is similar in both length and size to another recent golem book, writer and illustrator Mark Podwal's Golem: A Giant Made of Mud (1995). However, Golem is written with a more sophisticated audience in mind and includes a back page which offers an insightful history of the golem from the inception of the word "golem" through its present-day meaning. The effectiveness of Wisniewski's story lies in the fact that the author balances the simple language of a picture book with the complex ideas more commonly associated with the longer, young adult golem stories of I. B. Singer and Elie Wiesel.
Initially, Wisniewski's story is primarily a restating of previous golem tales, as the author retains the most common and fundamental elements found in the majority of these legends. Thus, Wisniewski's storybook includes parts of three traditional stories from the golem legends: Rabbi Loew's dream-question, the threat of the Blood Libel and the location and means for the creation of the golem. With deft precision, the author conveys how the "Blood Lie" threatened the Jewish community and how in a dream Rabbi Judah Loew ben Bezalel, chief rabbi of Prague, dreamt that "only the most righteous man, a tzaddik, could create and control" a golem (n. pag). [4] Wisniewski succinctly relates how Loew and his two assistants go to the river Vltava (Czech for Moldau) and shape a figure of clay -- animating it by engraving the word "emet" (truth) upon its forehead.
The golem appears in the story as a clay figure of gigantic proportions. Chayim Bloch, in describing the golem, states that "the three elements, Fire [Aysch], Water [Mayim], and Air [Ruach] brought it about that the fourth element, Earth [Aphar], became living" (68). Wisniewski's depiction aptly captures the power of a creature literally ripped from the earth through this mystical combination. Although Wisniewski's golem appears less "Jewish" looking than other authors or illustrators have portrayed it, this golem is, actually, more consistent with the original nature of the golem -- a clay man. The irony is that Wisniewski's golem appears as a primitive, almost Hulk-like creature, yet is endowed with shades of emotional subtlety not often seen in previous characterizations.
Like several authors before him, Wisniewski grants his golem the power of speech. Yet, while many golem legends include the creature's ability to speak, few golems have been capable of voicing more than monosyllabic answers to Rabbi Loew's orders. In most legends the golem is incapable of complex reasoning, lacking what Gershom Scholem refers to as "neshamah," or divine intellect. [5] Wisniewski's golem is different, possessing both the power of speech and an intelligence capable of questioning its creator's decision to bring it into being: "'Father,' his great voice rumbled, 'was this wise to do?'" That this particular golem is able to voice this simple but profound question indicates that Wisniewski's work has something more to offer than a mere retelling of known golem legends.
In truth, the golem's words contain both a questioning of its creation and a warning of the dangers inherent in the rabbi's god-like actions. In this way, Wisniewski's golem functions much like the "figure" that appears in the opening scene in H. Leivick's play, The Golem. There, the voice of the "figure," the unformed golem, also warns Rabbi Loew about the dangers of bringing it into existence: "I have come to warn you: create me not. Do not dislodge me from my rest" (226).
Wisniewski returns to established lore by naming his golem "Joseph," a name associated with Biblical power, and by having him perform as the shamash (servant) of the synagogue. Rabbi Loew also orders the golem to "guard the ghetto at night and catch those planting false evidence of the Blood Lie." However, Wisniewski's story again takes a turn away from the standard storyline when he has the rabbi find his creation standing in the street at sunrise. When the rabbi questions the golem concerning this unusual action, the creature responds by expressing its wonder at the beauty of the scene: "'The sun is rising,' said Golem. 'The sky changes from black to blue. It is very beautiful.'"
This ability to experience wonder at something as intangible as beauty is the most meaningful expression of Wisniewski's own contribution to the evolution of the golem legend. Although previous golems have had limited intelligence and the power of speech, Wisniewski's golem steps beyond these parameters in its ability to question the rabbi's actions and to appreciate the beauty of nature. Even the golems in stories by I. B. Singer and Elie Wiesel, written for an older audience, never develop beyond verbalizing their own personal desires. To be sure, Singer's and Wiesel's golems articulate their loneliness; however, they never achieve the level of sophistication necessary to express wonder.
In this way, Wisniewski's golem eclipses previous incarnations. This golem is not an unquestioning or unfeeling machine, as it is so often portrayed in legend. Rather, Wisniewski's Joseph Golem appears even more human than its creator, who responds to its creation's wonder with cynicism. "Rabbi Loew sighed. How simple Golem was! The smallest thing--the scent of a rose, the flight of a pigeon--filled him [the golem] with wonder. 'Joseph!' he replied. 'Finish your work. Then you can watch the sun rise.'" This reversal of roles forces the reader to question which of the two is the automaton and which the human.
Wisniewski again relies upon established themes when he describes the golem's going out of control and the violence which ensues. As in previous stories, Wisniewski's golem responds to the threat to the ghetto by growing larger in stature and killing indiscriminately. Although this is not a new element, the author does add dimension to the scene through his powerful cut-paper illustrations. For example, by using an aerial view of Rabbi Loew and his golem standing on one side of the gates to the ghetto and the mob of angry Christians standing on the other side, Wisniewski dynamically juxtaposes these small figures of the rabbi and the mob against the gigantic, dominating figure of the golem. Wisniewski's illustration, more than words, conveys the insignificance of the human element when compared to the supernatural power of the golem. More than his text, this scene provides readers with an image of the golem which is both memorable and frightening.
Wisniewski concludes his story in a traditional manner by mentioning
Rabbi Loew's meeting with the "emperor" to discuss
the golem's continued existence. Even though the author doesn't
mention the emperor by name, we know that this is Rudolf II from
the references to the "Prague Castle" and from Rudolf's
historical promise to "guarantee the safety" of the
Jewish community. Loew promises to destroy his golem, and warns
the Emperor by stating: "It will be done. . . . But if we
are threatened again, Golem will return, stronger than before."
Rabbi Loew returns to the ghetto intent on destroying Joseph Golem. As often occurs in stories describing the end of the golem, Wisniewski's Golem seems to know that the time for its destruction is near. Ironically, but not unintentionally, Wisniewski has Rabbi Loew find his creation in the cemetery watching the sunset. He informs it that its "purpose is at an end." After questioning its creator's decision, the golem looks out upon the beauty of the setting sun and asks, "Will I remember this?" [6] When Rabbi Loew responds, "No. . . . You will be clay," the golem refuses to obey its creator. Unexpectedly, Loew lashes out with his staff, erasing the first letter of the word engraved on the creature's forehead: "At this, emet -- truth -- became met: Death." As the golem begins to crumble into clay, it pleads, "Oh, Father! Do not do this to me! Please! Please let me live! I did all that you asked of me! Life is so . . . precious . . . to me!" However, its pleas are in vain. The golem's question and its plea for continued life are yet another example of the importance of Wisniewski's story to the continuing evolution of the literary golem. Wisniewski's golem desires more than mere existence; it wishes to experience the intangible beauty of life. That Rabbi Loew can so cavalierly disregard his creation's plea once more communicates to the reader that it is the golem, and not the rabbi, who is truly human in this tale.
Golem ends conventionally with Rabbi Loew and his two assistants removing the remains of the golem to the attic of the synagogue and covering it with old prayer books. Although the golem "had not truly been a man," the men do say Kaddish, the prayer for the dead, over it. The act of reciting the Kaddish is not new to the legends, as this component has appeared in previous stories. However, the saying of the Kaddish is often used to demonstrate the depth of the relationship existing between Rabbi Loew and his golem. In Wisniewski's story, no such expression of friendship or love is ever established. Thus, in Golem, the saying of the prayer is simply a formality, in alignment with other legends. The story concludes with the customary admonition that the golem will one day return should the need arise.
The golem legends attached to Judah Loew were once a part of the Jewish ghetto experience. Now, as the millennium approaches, the golem is experiencing a renaissance of expression. In addition to Wisniewski's book, the golem has appeared in another children's book also published in 1996, The Golem: A Version, by Barbara Rogasky and illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman. Moreover, the golem has recently been the central storyline of the syndicated television series, The X-Files and Snow in August: A Novel (1997), by Pete Hamill. Yet, what is unique to Wisniewski's work is the sense of wonder and nobility the author brings to this legend and to the golem itself. In Golem, David Wisniewski captures the essence of the golem legends and makes them live again for a new generation of readers.
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1. Gershom Scholem, On the Kabbalah and its Symbolism ( New York: Schocken, 1977) 161,166.
2. The authenticity of the Nifla'ot has been called into question by various scholars. Rosenberg stated that he found a 300 year old manuscript supposedly written by Judah Loew's son-in-law which describes the miraculous deeds of Rabbi Loew and his golem. Several inaccurate descriptions of Prague at the time Loew was Chief Rabbi suggest that the document was most likely penned by Rosenberg himself. Whether the Nifla'ot is a forgery may never be established; however, regardless of the authorship, the significance of this seminal work as a literary document is without question.
3. Blood Libel (Lie) stories related how Jews were accused of using the blood of Christian babies in the making of Passover matzoth. Historical incidents of blood accusations continued to occur into the twentieth century.
4. Because the book is not paginated, quotes from Golem lack page references.
5. Gershom Scholem, Major Trends in Jewish Mysticism ( New York: Schocken, 1973 ) 240-241. Scholem is referring to the distinction between the "three spiritual agencies: Nefesh or life; Ruach or spirit and Neshamah or soul proper." The soul (neshamah) is often viewed as divine intellect.
6. Interestingly, the golem's question echoes the HAL 9000 computer's "Will I dream?" in Peter Hymans' film version of Arthur C. Clarke's 2010: The Year We Made Contact, 1984.
Shandel Gamer
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Shanxi located at Mt. Taihang west, east of Yellow River. Name of the Shanxi, because of occupies Mt. Taihang west to acquire fame. Was called since old times ?Biaolishanhe?. Spring and Autumn Period time, most districts for Jin all, therefore abbreviation ?Jin?; The Warring States initial period, Han, Zhao, Wei three divide the Jin, because and calls ?the Three-Jin?. The entire province total area 156,000 square kilometers, the total population nearly 34,000,000 people, presently govern Taiyuan, Datong, Shuozhou, Yangquan, Changzhi, Xinzhou, Luliang, Jinzhong, Linfen, Yuncheng, Jincheng and so on 11 locally administered levels, altogether 85 counties, 11 county-level cities, 23 municipal districts. Provincial capital Taiyuan, provincial government in the Taiyuan Municipal government east street. Rich tourism resources in Shanxi Province, historical monuments, scenic spots more. There are more famous Yungang Grottoes, Mount Temple group Jinci, Yingxian Wooden Tower, Yongle Palace,Xuankong Temple , Hukou Waterfall, Temple state solution, such as Hongtong large tree.


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Group rushes to Ayotte's aid
A heavily-funded national conservative group is coming to the aid of New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte, the first-term Republican taking heavy criticism for her opposition to the Manchin-Toomey gun control bill.
The American Future Fund will launch ads Friday praising Ayotte for having the "courage and independence to stand up and do what's right for New Hampshire," strategists involved with the campaign told POLITICO.
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The commercials show a collection of New Hampshire residents, including several identified as law enforcement personnel, pushing back on ads national gun control groups are airing against Ayotte.
( PHOTOS: Kelly Ayotte's career)
The starting price tag for the TV advertising, as well as online ads, runs to approximately $250,000, according to an AFF strategist. That figure is expected to grow in the coming weeks.
The organizations targeting Ayotte – after she voted against a gun control deal brokered by West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin and Pennsylvania GOP Sen. Pat Toomey – include Mayors Against Illegal Guns and the Gabrielle Giffords-backed Americans for Responsible Solutions.
( Also on POLITICO: Poll: Ayotte sees post-gun-vote dip)
Ayotte is not up for reelection until 2016, so it's hard to gauge how the skirmish will affect her long-term prospects. But the early dust-ups over her vote on background checks is a case study in the new politics of the gun debate, characterized by newly cash-flush gun control groups, a National Rifle Association stuck on defense and a Democratic base enraged by the difficulty of getting legislation through the U.S. Senate.
The AFF ads don't defend Ayotte's vote with a "just say no" message on gun control. Instead, they cast her as a crime fighter who supported an alternative background-checks measure proposed by the GOP.
( Also on POLITICO: Ayotte says she backs gun checks)
"Those commercials from out-of-state groups attacking Kelly Ayotte are flat-out wrong," one Granite Stater says in the AFF ad.
Another New Hampshire voter says Ayotte has supported "fixing background checks and strengthening mental health screenings." A third alludes to her service as state attorney general: "Kelly Ayotte has worked closely with New Hampshire law enforcement to put violent criminals behind bars.
The ads are running on New Hampshire broadcast television on WMUR, and on cable in the Boston media market. They will expand onto broadcast television in Boston next week.
The ad campaign represents the most significant paid effort so far to rebut criticism of Ayotte's vote against the Manchin-Toomey deal. The NRA has also aired commercials defending her, but for a comparatively stingy sum of about $25,000.
Notably, AFF is not a group organized around issues related to guns or the Second Amendment. A registered nonprofit, its advertising during the presidential campaign was largely focused on the economy, as well as select national security issues like chaos in Libya.
AFF president Nick Ryan said the decision to engage on guns came "in response to the wave of unfair attacks being launched against Sen. Ayotte."


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Once again, the treasonous WikiLeaks website (the website which falsely alleged that an American AH-64 killed civilians in Iraq, even though these "civilians" were armed with AK-47s and an RPG that could've shot this helicopter down) has stabbed America and its military, together with the NYT, the Guardian and Der Spiegel.
Yesterday, WikiLeaks harmed America and its military more severely than the Taleban have done during the last 8 years: it has published 500,000 secret files (including war reports) pertaining to the Afghan war. According to the NYT, WikiLeaks did not say where did it get that information from. Nonetheless, the NYT – along with two other extremely liberal publications, the Guardian (the extremely leftist propaganda tube of the British socialist party) and Der Spiegel (which, during the Bush era, claimed that America was not a democratic country) published the information so that their AQ pals and their Taleban friends can use it against the US military.
Even the Obama Administration harshly condemned these leaks (although the information might've been stoled by WikiLeaks editors, rather than leaked from the DOD).
Of course, these three publications (the NYT, the Guardian, and Der Spiegel) and the WikiLeaks website are irredeemably biased against America, its military, conservatives, the GOP and conservative policies. That's why they recklessly published this top-secret information – to harm the US military.
But they're not just biased – they constitute nat-sec threats to America. Already as early as 2006, one conservative columnist warned that:
"BY NOW IT'S UNDENIABLE: The New York Times is a national security threat. So drunk is it on its own power and so antagonistic to the Bush administration that it will expose every classified antiterror program it finds out about, no matter how legal the program, how carefully crafted to safeguard civil liberties, or how vital to protecting American lives."
Just like their fellow extremely-liberal newspaper WaPo, these three publications actually threaten the US. The day they become bankrupt will be a day to celebrate.
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The Mad Tech Returns.......
I thought I would weigh in with just a few thoughts as the Dems once again step in it and share a few predictions for the coming months of Presidential Politics. As for those that do not know me or have not read anything I have written I welcome you and encourage to continue on but certainly be warned that this blog is anything but politically correct and is certainly not safe for those that are of the weak knee-ed liberal persuasion. Now before I get started, any comments that accuse me or being a racist or adding fire to the race discussion with be forwarded to my good buddy and the ultimate reverse racist, Jesse Jackson. In fact I am hoping that he will call for a boycott of Google, the parent company of Blogger, and drive the stock price down to where I can buy a few shares. It is also worth noting that I cannot be a racist given the simple fact that my best friend is black, my wife is Hispanic and as a result so are my kids. But what I can be is the guy who has the balls to speak a little common sense, say what you are thinking and point out the obvious to those that need a smack in the mouth every now and then but enough said, on with the show.
As we eagerly await the release of some eleven thousand documents from the Clinton White House detailing what the heck Hillary was doing for eight years in her husband's administration, I will drop a few nuggets on what my least favorite senator from Illinois has been talking about this afternoon. Don't worry I will return to Hill/Bill in a future post since she is by far much more fun to ridicule Obama.
Senator Obama tried very hard today to define the topic of his racist preacher and race in general as off limits in this presidential race. I have read the entire transcript of his speech and in my humble opinion all he accomplished was muddying the water further and certainly not clearing up anyone's concerns. By not outright disowning the comments of Reverend Wright, Senator Obama has acknowledged that he is some small part is accepting of the reverse racism mentality and his feeble justification about that is just how Rev. Wright is and how we need to move past the old guard opinions and work together. The comments of Rev. Wright are no better than the universally accepted racist Louis Farrakhan and yet there is no outcry from the congregation. It is worthy of note that Rev. Wright gave an award named for himself and presented by his church's news magazine to Louis Farrakhan for being a man that "truly epitomized greatness." You can read the beginning of an article from the Nov/Dec double issue here that just falls all over itself in praising Louie.
Putting this association aside for a moment let me pose a question to all of you that do attend church on a regular basis. If you were sitting in church on Sunday and instead of hearing about the teachings of Jesus, you heard about how evil the US Government and how terrible it is to live in a country that is becoming overrun by illegal immigrates and how hard it is to be white in a country that is increasingly being dominated by whiny minorities. Some would write it off as a rant that is not in step with society and some would leave that church never to return. I would be in the latter group and the fact that my children attend a school run by my church would not dissuade me in the least. So given the two scenarios, one based in reality and the other a hypothetical, I would pray that the results would be the same, the church would be punished for it's out of step views by decreased attendance and financial support from the community. It is no more acceptable for a black man/woman to preach racism then it is for a white man/woman or a brown man/woman or any color.
People may write this off as just an older person whose views are tainted by his struggle in a racist America during the 50's and 60's and that would be terribly wrong to do. I've heard today from various news outlets that this type of speech is common in black churches and frankly I hope that is not true for the sake of our country. This is the same mentality that older Islamic imams teach to this current generation of terrorists and we have all seen the results of ignoring that hate speech. Now I am not saying that Rev. Wright and by extension Senator Obama are churning out a new generation of American terrorist but they are certainly extending the same old cycle of some black Americans looking upon themselves as victims of a hateful white America. It is this very mentality that continues to cause race issues in all facets of this country. We certainly do need to move past the same old argument that this country will be forever divided by race and work together to prevent the exact occurrences that Senator Obama outlined in the second half of his speech. But and this is a huge but, I do not agree with one single thing politically that Senator Obama has ever espoused. But that is between he and I and maybe we will have it out next time he is in town and we meet for breakfast.
The item that I do agree on, and pray that most of the country does as well, is that race cannot divide us if we are to move forward as a society. Most Americans under the age of say 35 are much more open in their relationships and views on their fellow Americans then the previous generation. I like many have or have had older family members that are or were flat out racists and they should be condemned by all, regardless of color or ethnicity. I am encouraged by this stance of Senator Obama but I say it is too little too late. He cannot unite anyone if there remains a doubt about his view of white America, who he will need in the general election, and this government. Right or wrong, our form of government is the best in the world and while we depend on it to certain degrees, some more than others, there is enormous opportunity in this country and if one wants to succeed then they will. I will make a prediction in regards to Senator Obama and the recent discovery of his quiet acceptance of the racist and vile comments by his long time preacher, he will not win in Pennsylvania or Indiana or North Carolina and Hillary will once again believe that she can win the nomination. This will only further split the Democratic Party and as a conservative and registered Republican, I quietly will enjoy the side show. We have a long way to go in keeping the White House and I am preparing a heart-felt thank you to the Democrats for once again snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
Sound off if you like but in the meantime I wish you goodnight and good luck.


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On Tuesday, I posted Bingo! (and a few lessons learned). The long and the short is that I finally found my grandfather in the 1930 census. He was indexed as Jack Isbill, when in actuality it should have been Jack Cahill.
I submitted corrections to his record and the others in the family. Today, I got emails from Ancestry saying that they had added the correction and it was now available in the searches.
|The Email from Ancestry
|The Original Indexed Record
|The Corrected Indexed Record
|The New Search Results
I'm impressed that the turnaround time was only a few days. I'm also impressed that this option is available so as to help others in their searches. I strongly encourage everyone to submit corrections anytime you find something indexed incorrectly.


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Serve this lovely dish with Champagne.
- Yield
- Serves 10 as first-course
- 3/4 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
- 1 pound fresh crabmeat, drained well, picked over
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 large egg, beaten to blend
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 12 cups mixed baby greens
- Lemon Vinaigrette
- Additional chopped fresh chives
- Line baking sheet with waxed paper. Place 1/2 cup breadcrumbs in shallow dish. Mix crabmeat, mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons chives, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, hot pepper sauce and remaining 1/4 cup breadcrumbs in medium bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in egg. Using 2 tablespoons for each, form crab mixture into twenty 1 1/2-inch-diameter cakes. Coat crab cakes with breadcrumbs in dish, pressing breadcrumbs to adhere. Transfer crab cakes to prepared baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.
- Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add crab cakes to skillet and cook until golden brown and heated through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer crab cakes to paper towel-lined plate.
- Place mixed greens in large bowl. Toss with enough Lemon Vinaigrette to coat. Divide greens among 10 plates. Place 2 crab cakes alongside greens on each plate. Drizzle 1 teaspoon vinaigrette over each crab cake. Sprinkle with additional chives and serve.


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Juicy J Taps Justin Timberlake, Lil Wayne, A$AP Rocky + More for 'Stay Trippy' Album
Rapper Juicy J has been teasing us with songs for several weeks now. But it looks like he's going to bring us his long-awaited album, 'Stay Trippy,' this summer. The 16-song collection, due Aug. 27, boasts an all-star list of chart-topping artists.
Among the artists getting trippy with the Memphis rhymer are Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa, Trina, A$AP Rocky, Wale, 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Lil Wayne, Trey Songz, Young Jeezy and the late Pimp C, among others.
The album, which is being executive produced by Wizzy and Dr. Luke, also features production from sonic crafters Timbaland, Lex Luger, Mike WiLL Made It, Young Chop, Crazy Mike, Danny Boy and the Weeknd.
Juicy J will premiere his new video for 'Bounce It,' featuring Wale and Songz, on July 18 via VEVO and BET's '106 & Park.'


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Harrah's hosts 'Rags' Scheuermann Scholarship fundraiser
April 1, 2011
|Former Loyola University New Orleans baseball coach Louis "Rags" Scheuermann on the far right.
Loyola University New Orleans will honor its legendary baseball coach Louis "Rags" Scheuermann with a scholarship that will provide student-athletes with funding necessary to succeed in their academic and athletic careers. A fundraiser for the scholarship will take place on Thursday, April 14, 2011, 7-10 p.m. at the Harrah's Casino New Orleans Theatre. Tickets are $100 (admits 2) or $1,000 for a VIP table of 10.
The university is calling on the "Rags team" - family, friends, former players and New Orleans baseball enthusiasts - to help it reach its $60,000 goal needed to endow the fund. This scholarship will provide vital funding for student-athletes in the Loyola Wolfpack baseball program. Financial concerns weigh heavily on the ultimate success of these students. With endowed scholarship resources to benefit the program's student-athletes, Loyola will continue to fulfill its mission of attracting and successfully graduating a diverse student body, while offering them the opportunity to compete and develop on the intercollegiate level through the game of baseball, which meant so much to Scheuermann.
From 1957 to 1972, Coach Scheuermann led the Wolfpack baseball team to unprecedented heights, winning 234 games and compiling an impressive .649 winning percentage. He has been widely recognized for his influence on the game of baseball and the many lives he touched.
Athletic scholarships were eliminated when Loyola disbanded its intercollegiate athletic program in 1972. Loyola brought back athletics in the 1990s and reinstated athletic scholarships in 2004. The Coach Louis "Rags" Scheuermann Scholarship will be the first scholarship for Wolfpack baseball since the athletic scholarship program was reinstated.
For more information or to RSVP to the scholarship fundraiser, please contact the Loyola University Office of Alumni Relations, 504-861-5789, email@example.com. You can register online at www.alumni.loyno.edu/rags11.
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Doesn't that word conjure up the majesty of space exploration? The triumph of human drive and ingenuity?
Or perhaps, it makes you think of an automated laser-guided milking machine?
Seriously. Wrap your mind around that. "Automated laser-guided milking machine".
Cow walks in when it decides it's ready to be milked. Sensors read a tag around the cow's neck to determine if the cow is indeed ready to be milked. If so, the machine launches a veritable Pink Floyd Lasarium around the udder, locating the teats, which are then cleaned and hooked up to the milking units. Sensors then disconnect when the milk flow drops, and the cow goes on its way.
Lasers and cows. Two fine things that I never thought I'd see together.
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Citico Creek Wilderness
IntroductionThe United States Congress designated the Citico Creek Wilderness (map) in 1984 and it now has a total of 16,213 acres. All of this wilderness is located in Tennessee and is managed by the Forest Service. The Citico Creek Wilderness is bordered by the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness to the east.
DescriptionNatural splendor has regained a strong foothold in this Wilderness, the largest in Tennessee, ever since fire put an end to a devastating logging period. You can actually find stands of virgin forest in some of the more isolated regions. Three steep-sided ridges run west from the long, high ridge of the Unicoi Mountains: Brush Mountain, Pine Ridge, and Sassafras Ridge. Narrow steep-walled valleys of streams divide these smaller ridges, draining swiftly westward. Elevations range from 1,400 feet to about 4,600 feet, with only a few of the rugged upper terrain's slopes inclined less than 30 degrees. The Wilderness contains the entire upper drainage of Citico Creek, which consists of the North and South Forks and at least eight clear-running tributaries. The Wilderness shares its eastern border with Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness of Tennessee and North Carolina. Thirteen trails totaling 57.4 miles provide access to much of the Wilderness. Most of the paths at lower elevations follow old tramways or roads with gentle inclines, but may require "wet" crossings (typically streams). Upper-elevation trails grow faint and sometimes remarkably steep. The 10.6-mile Fodderstack Trail, often used by horsepackers, runs along the Unicoi Mountains, passing near the crests of Big Fodderstack and Little Fodderstack. Several trails lead into the neighboring Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness and North Carolina.
Planning to Visit the Citico Creek Wilderness?
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- General things to consider when visiting any wilderness
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- Contact the Forest Service
- Visit the National Forest wilderness website
Leave No TraceHow to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply in the Citico Creek Wilderness.
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
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Biography and Character History
First depicted as a stylishly dressed girl with fairly "loose" parents, Lucy evolved over the run of the Degrassi series. The following outlines some of the important events Lucy was involved with over the course of the series.
Lucy's parents have not been seen, but her mother Alice's voice was provided by Linda Schuyler in several episodes.
Original Degrassi Season 1-3
Her house became the party house because of her absentee parents. Lucy was later caught shoplifting a sweater with her friend Voula. Lucy still plays it cool, but Voula soon finds out that this is not the first time she has been caught. The police told Lucy that this time they were going to have to charge her.
During semester break, Voula moves, leaving Lucy to see L.D. Delacorte as her new best friend. Later, when Mr. Raditch out of commission in the hospital with appendicitis, a substitute teacher Mr. Colby (who all the other girls believe to be very attractive) takes a liking to her, comparing her sadness of Voula moving away to his sadness of his wife divorcing him. L.D. catches Mr. Colby looking directly down Lucy's shirt, and tries to warn Lucy, but she does not listen. Mr. Colby keeps her in class after school and begins to touch her in a sexual manner while flirting with her. She seems to be contemplating whether or not to stop him. After a bit of a wait, Derek Wheeler comes in, mentioning his forgotten textbook. This causes a distraction that brings Lucy to her senses. When Mr. Colby returns the next day, Lucy tells him off, and Wheels offers to be her witness if she hopes to report him. Lucy does not report him, leaving him free to return to Degrassi.
Lucy later begins to experience nightmares about the experience, and later, Mr. Colby returns to substitute a grade 7 class. The grade 7 girls seem to have a similar reaction to his good looks and body, Melanie even referring to him as a "Total utter hunk". Despite what Wheels and L.D. tell her, Lucy thinks he didn't do anything wrong and that she led him on. Lucy later sees him helping Suzie Rivera on the school yearbook. Remembering the past event, she drops her books and runs. He goes after her to return her books. After a short chase, He traps Lucy in the auditorium and tells her that nothing happened between them and he was just trying to make her feel better because He thought she was lonely. He gives her back her books and leaves.
The next day Lucy overhears that Ms. Avery will not come back for another week, which scares her, and she becomes more afraid when she sees Mr. Colby offering more help to Suzie on her yearbook, which would mean that they would be alone. She warns Suzie, but she doesn't listen. Lucy's ongoing fear leads her to become phobic of other people touching her, including L.D.. Mr. Colby later attempts to molest Suzie. Lucy and Suzie attempt to report him with Wheels and L.D., but find out that Mr. Colby has left Degrassi. Although Suzie is glad mainly that he is gone, Lucy tells her that they still have to report him, convincing her by reminding her of her little sister, who could grow to be his next victim.
In grade 9, Lucy manages to get a grade 11 boyfriend named Paul, which causes her to become popular, yet continuously blow off her friends. She throws a party without inviting them and attempts to have sex with Paul, but decides not to and breaks up with him when he shows that his attraction to her is based mostly on peer pressure. The party is busted when the neighbors call the police. The next day, her friends want nothing to do with her and she finds out there is a rumor going around that she and Paul had sex.
Orginal Degrassi Season 4-5In the 10th grade, she helped Joey Jeremiah, Wheels, and Snake make the music video for "Everybody Wants Something" for their band, Zit Remedy (later, The Zits). It then led to the making of the video, "It Creeps!" for which she received an A+ in class. She was there for her best friend L.D. when she was diagnosed with leukemia.
Lucy's Grade 11 year saw the beginning of Lucy's relationship with school president, Bronco Davis. The couple dated for a year up until "School's Out". Lucy also ran to become Degrassi's school president in her senior year and won, although she didn't end up fulfilling it due to the closure of Degrassi in the following year.
School's Out!
In School's Out!, we find Lucy being Degrassi's valedictorian in her grade level. An intoxicated Wheels gets behind the wheel of a car with Lucy, crashes into another vehicle, and kills a child in the accident. Also, Lucy becomes temporarily blind.
Degrassi: the Next Generation
Season 1
Lucy reappears in Mother and Child Reunion (1) where she tries to buy a car from Joey to help her with her move to Mexico. She talks to him about the reunion and tries to convince him to go, telling him that it's what Julia would have wanted. When the two arrive at Degrassi, they meet up with Caitlin and Snake and talk about the reunion. When Joey tells them that he isn't going, she says that they will still go out for drinks that night before Joey can reject. At the bar, Lucy tells Caitlin that she watches her show every week and that she situations she gets herself into are amazing. Lucy's friends mention her accomplishments and how amazing she is and Lucy talks about the accident with Wheels. She goes home with Spike and Caitlin and the three have drinks together.
In Mother and Child Reunion (2), Lucy arrives at the reunion and catches up with old friends. During Caitlin's speech, she watches as Joey and Keith get into a fight.
(* Although many Grade 8 first season characters have birthdays in 1974, since Emma Nelson, daughter of one such student, was born in June 1989, and since Grade 8s start at the age of 12 or 13 and finish at 13 or 14, 1974 birthdays should be retconned as 1975.)
Season 2
In White Wedding (2), Lucy attended Spike and Snake's wedding in January 2003.
- Lucy was the first character to be harassed by an authority figure. The other two were Susie and Clare.
- Lucy, along with fifteen other characters, was sexually assaulted:
- She and Susie were sexually harassed by Mr. Colby at Degrassi Junior High School.
- Wheels was almost molested in a car by a random stranger while he was hitchhiking.
- Liz was molested by her mother's ex-boyfriend as a young girl.
- Emma was held captive in a hotel room by a pedophile and was almost raped.
- Paige was raped by Dean at a party.
- Darcy was raped by a serial rapist who spiked teenage girls' drinks at a party.
- Jane was molested by her father, Carlos Valieri.
- K.C. was almost forced to have sex with a hooker hired by Coach Carson against his will as well as had him watching porn.
- Connor was almost molested in a car by his internet stalker.
- Bianca was forced into sex with Vince on numerous occasions and was almost raped by her ex-boyfriend Anson.
- Clare was sexually harassed by her former boss, Asher.
- Maya was sexually harassed following being cyber bullied and slut shamed online.
- Zoë was raped by Luke and Neil at a party.
- Tristan was statutorily raped by Grant Yates.
- Winston was groped by Grant Yates.
- Lucy was Degrassi's valedictorian for the Class of 1992, as well as the first valedictorian in the franchise.
- Like Fiona and Declan Coyne, Lucy was from Manhattan and moved to Canada.
- Lucy and Yick were the first international students to attend Degrassi.
- She is one of several students who were born outside of Toronto:
- She is from New York, NY
- Yick Yu is from Vietnam
- Mike Dallas is from Guelph, ON
- Jenna Middleton was born in Calgary, AB
- Fiona and Declan Coyne were born in Tokyo, Japan to American expatriates
- Campbell Saunders is from Kapuskasing, ON
- Becky and Luke Baker are from somewhere in Florida
- Derek Wheeler was most likely born near Port Hope, ON
- Patrick is from Dublin, Ireland
- Hazel Aden was born in Mogadishu, Somalia
- Manny Santos was born in Manila, the Philippines
- Saad Al'Maliki and Rasha Zuabi are from Syria.
- She is the first "Lucy" in the franchise. The second is Lucy (Season 13).
- She called her mother Alice by her first name.
- Her mother's voice was provided by Degrassi co-creator Linda Schuyler.
- In A New Start, it was revealed that she was pro-choice.
- In What a Night!, she mentioned that she wanted to be a dancer. By It Creeps!!, she wanted to be a filmmaker. However, in Mother and Child Reunion (1), it was mentioned that she was doing a PhD in anthropology.
- Emma Nelson was conceived at a party in Lucy's house in It's Late.
- Bronco: "Lucy Fernandez, class valedictorian and scholarship winner, any comments?"
Lucy: "Yes, darling, my future is so bright I've got to wear shades." - School's Out!
- Paul
- Start Up: Can't Live With 'Em (2) (DJH 302)
- Break Up: A Big Girl Now (DJH 303)
- Reason: Paul tries to pressure Lucy into having sex.
- Clutch
- First Relationship
- Start Up: Star-Crossed (DJH 308)
- Break Up: Pa-arty! (DJH 315)
- Reason: Clutch acted belligerent when he was drunk.
- Second Relationship
- Start Up: Just Friends (DH 107)
- Break Up: Prior to Bad Blood (2) (DH 202)
- Reason: Unknown
- First Relationship
- Main article: Bronco-Lucy Relationship
- Bronco Davis
- Start Up: Body Politics (DH 205)
- Break Up: Before Mother and Child Reunion (1) (TNG 101)
- Reason: Unexplained
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Bay Area native awarded Medal of Honor
A 33-year-old Army staff sergeant and Bay Area native was awarded the Medal of Honor on Monday for his heroic actions in a 2009 battle in eastern Afghanistan.
Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter, who grew up in Antioch before moving to Spokane, Wash., was recognized by President Obama in a ceremony in Washington for his heroic actions in 2009 as well as his work in helping soldiers face post-traumatic stress disorder back at home.
"As we honor Ty's courage on the battlefield, I want to recognize his courage in the other battle he has fought," Obama said, adding that "it is absolutely critical for us to work with brave young men like Ty to put an end to any stigma that keeps more folks from seeking help."
The Oct. 3, 2009, battle began when more than 300 Afghan insurgents launched a coordinated attack on Combat Outpost Keating, which was situated in a vulnerable valley surrounded by peaks in the Nuristan province in Afghanistan.
Eight of the 54 soldiers in Carter's unit who held off the attack and defended the outpost died, and 25, including Carter, were wounded, according to the Army.
Under a hail of gunfire, Carter ran to a stranded Humvee, "resupplied ammunition to fighting positions, provided first aid to a battle buddy, killed enemy troops, and valiantly risked his own life to save a fellow soldier who was injured and pinned down by overwhelming enemy fire," the Army said in its citation.
In bestowing the medal to Carter, Obama reminded Carter's three children - ages 14, 8 and 9 months - that their father had done something extraordinary.
"If you want to know what makes our country truly great, if you want to know what a true American hero looks like, then you don't have too look far," he said. "You just have to look at your dad."
After the battle, Carter had trouble sleeping and blamed himself for the death of his fellow soldiers. But he believed that PTSD was "an excuse ... a reason for soldiers to get out of work," according to an Army article on the battle.
Carter underwent therapy and hopes to destigmatize the disorder for other soldiers.
"So for people who feel embarrassed by it, it's because of the myths ... and now I'm hoping that I can help people ... to help them go seek help, or else we're going to have more (soldiers) out there who self-medicate and end up taking their own lives."
Carter, who lived in Antioch between the ages of 1 and 11, is the second Medal of Honor recipient from the battle. Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha was awarded the medal in February, and the battle is the first since the Vietnam War to produce two living Medal of Honor recipients.
Ellen Huet is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. E-mail: email@example.com Twitter: @ellenhuet


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Language disorders in children
Language disorder in children refers to problems with either of the following:
Children with language disorders are able to produce sounds, and their speech can be understood.
Alternative Names
Developmental aphasia; Developmental dysphasia; Delayed language; Specific developmental language disorder; SLI; Communication disorder - language disorder
For most infants and children, language develops naturally beginning at birth. To develop language, a child must be able to hear, see, understand, and remember. Children must also have the physical ability to form speech.
Up to 1 of every 20 children has symptoms of a language disorder. When the cause is unknown, it is called a developmental language disorder.
Problems with receptive language skills usually begin before age 4. Some mixed language disorders are caused by a brain injury. These conditions are sometimes misdiagnosed as developmental disorders.
Language disorders may occur in children with other developmental problems, autism spectrum disorder, hearing loss, and learning disabilities. A language disorder may also be caused by damage to the central nervous system, which is called aphasia.
Language disorders are rarely caused by a lack of intelligence.
Language disorders are different than delayed language. With delayed language, the child develops speech and language in the same way as other children, but later. In language disorders, speech and language do not develop normally. The child may have some language skills, but not others. Or, the way in which these skills develop will be different than usual.
A child with language disorder may have one or two of the symptoms listed below, or many of the symptoms. Symptoms can range from mild to severe.
Children with a receptive language disorder have difficulty understanding language. They may have:
Children with an expressive language disorder have problems using language to express what they are thinking or need. These children may:
Because of their language problems, these children may have difficulty in social settings. At times, language disorders may be part of the cause of severe behavioral problems.
Exams and Tests
A medical history may reveal that the child has close relatives who have also had speech and language problems.
Any child suspected of having this disorder can have standardized receptive and expressive language tests. A speech and language therapist or neuropsychologist will administer these tests.
A hearing test called audiometry should also be done to rule out deafness, which is one of the most common causes of language problems.
Speech and language therapy is the best approach to treating this type of language disorder.
Counseling, such as talk therapy, is also recommended because of the possibility of related emotional or behavioral problems.
Outlook (Prognosis)
The outcome varies, based on the cause. Brain injury or other structural problems generally have a poor outcome, in which the child will have long-term problems with language. Other, more reversible causes can be treated effectively.
Many children who have language problems during the preschool years will also have some language problems or learning difficulty later in childhood. They may also have reading disorders.
Possible Complications
Difficulty understanding and using language can cause problems with social interaction and the ability to function independently as an adult.
Reading may be a problem.
Depression, anxiety, and other emotional or behavioral problems may complicate language disorders.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Parents who are concerned that their child's speech or language is delayed should see their child's doctor. Ask about getting a referral to a speech and language therapist.
Children who are diagnosed with this condition may need to be seen by a neurologist or children's developmental specialist to determine if the cause can be treated.
Call your child's doctor if you see the following signs that your child does not understand language well:
Also call if you notice these signs that your child does not use or express language well:
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association website. Preschool language disorders. www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/Preschool-Language-Disorders. Accessed May 10, 2018.
Simms MD. Language development and communication disorders. In: Kliegman RM, Stanton BF, St. Geme JW, Schor NF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 20th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2016:chap 35.
Trauner DA, Nass RD. Developmental language disorders. In: Swaiman KF, Ashwal S, Ferriero DM, et al, eds. Swaiman's Pediatric Neurology: Principles and Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2017:chap 53.
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Lounge chair with chromed steel sled base and polyurethane shell covered with leather, faux leather, fabric or customer's fabric.
With its generous dimensions and distinctive, formal yet stylish design, the Catifa 70 chair is another variant on the Catifa system. Distinguished by its light but clearly defined lines, its shape adapts beautifully to lounge settings and domestic situations. Catifa 70's padded shell is covered in leather, fabric or customer's own fabric. It comes with a choice of bases: swivel in shiny aluminium, sled, or rectangular in a range of colours. The central pedestal version can be fitted with a tilt mechanism and covered armrests. A matching footstool is also available. The new Catifa 70 Soft is designed to offer an experience of pure comfort. The clean lines of the classic Catifa 70 Lounge have now been fitted with three large soft upholstered cushions that - together with the tilt mechanism and the footstool – guarantee maximum comfort. Catifa 70 Soft can be upholstered in leather, fabric or customer's fabric. Shell is made of structural polyurethane while the polished aluminium four way base is equipped with return and tilt mechanisms. Catifa 70 Soft is available with or without armrests.
Arper is an Italian company producing and distributing office, home and contract sector furniture worldwide.


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Valtra has offered several articulated tractor models throughout its history, most notably the Terra, X Series, F-line and XM Series. Articulated steering is now once again available as a Valtra Unlimited option on N Series Direct models.
The latest solution combines articulated steering with turning front wheels, making the tractor extremely agile. It can even be driven sideways to an extent, thus eliminating soil compaction on fields and allowing streets to be ploughed or swept safely along the sides. The articulated steering and rotating front axle are automated, so the amount of articulated steering reduces as the speed increases. At high speeds the tractor is steered normally through the front wheels. The driver can also adjust the ratio of articulated steering to front axle steering according to the situation.
Articulated steering is available as an option on N123, N143 and N163 Direct models. N163 Direct models feature a stepless transmission, powerful 160 l/min hydraulics, front axle stiffening, 171 horsepower with power boost and a top speed of 50 km/h. The tractors can be fitted with standard Valtra front loaders or heavy-duty solid beam loader loaders. With the articulated steering option, the N163 Direct is 60 centimetres longer and 300 kilos heavier than standard models. The weight distribution is 45 percent over the front axle and 55 percent over the rear axle.
The same options are available with the articulated steering than with other Valtra tractors, including a steel fuel tank for forestry tasks and an SVC cab with enhanced side visibility for municipal tasks.
The articulated steering option has been developed together with Valtra's partners Afcon Oy and LH Lift Oy.
Previous studies have shown that articulated tractors can perform front loader tasks 35-40 percent faster than standard tractors. Speed is increased both by the enhanced agility and the fact that the front and rear of the tractor can be driven sideways without having to drive the tractor forwards and backwards.
The articulated N163 Direct will undergo testing in the winter and spring of 2014. Series production will be phased in at the Valtra Unlimited Studio at the end of 2014.
Valtra tractors combine a wide range of features with innovative technology to provide unrivalled user comfort
The A Series offers full adaptability to your needs, offering the best fit for your farm.
The N Series offers power and agility for more demanding tasks
The T Series offers powerful six-cylinder engines for big tasks
The S Series offers balanced performance to maximise output and minimise costs
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