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North Star Steel confronted low power factor (PF) and harmonics problems prior to installing a new ladle furnace by conducting a computerized analytical study using harmonic and power factor software. This study included field measurements of harmonics and PF on various feeders in the system. The Beaumont, Tex. company determined the characteristics of existing equipment and conductors. The objective was to bring the overall plant PF to a value above 0.90 lagging, which would eliminate utility penalties.
At the time of the study, the plant had two existing scrap metal furnaces, and the electrical system included corrective PF capacitors as components of existing harmonic filter banks. A rolling mill connected to a 13.8 kV system having no PF correction was also in operation. (See Fig. 1, on page 49, for a simplified one-line diagram.)
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Developing computer simulation models
A steady-state harmonic model of the plant was developed based on obtained information on existing loads, conductors, and field measurements. Testing was done at various locations within the facility to determine harmonic voltages and currents resulting from existing scrap metal furnace and rolling mill operation. Measurements at the primaries of the furnace transformers, the main utility entrance busses, the existing harmonic filter banks, the main feeders serving the 13.8kV bus, and the primary feeders serving the rolling mill busses were made. Testing was carried out during concurrent operation of the scrap metal furnaces (arc load) and the rolling mill (drive load). To perform the harmonic analysis, including the future ladle furnace, typical data obtained from harmonic field measurements of similar ladle furnace installations were used for simulation purposes.
Harmonic field measurements for 13.8kV systems
Power factor correction requirements at the steel mill were determined through field measurements via testing and computer analysis with the help of power factor and harmonic software. Using portable harmonic monitoring instruments, on-site measurements were performed at the main switchgear feeder circuit breaker locations on the 13.8kV system for the rolling mill loads over several days. Existing current and voltage transformers were used as signal sources at all measurement points. Power flow and power factor data also were gathered to aid in the system analysis.
The voltage THD measurement was in the range of 1.51% to 8.17% of the fundament voltage. The voltage range is due to the load level of the mill stands (a machine that "mills" or rolls the steel into various shapes or different thickness). When the mill stands are working hard, there is high current flow and high THD. When the machines are idling between loads, the result is low current flow and low THD. The current THD was in the range of 3.45% to 9.86% of the fundament current. The following total power flows into the 13.8kV bus were measured at the typical heavy loading periods.
[MW.sub.measured] = 23.3MW
[Mvar.sub.measured] =19.9Mvar
[MVA.sub.measured] = 30.6MVA
[PF.sub.measured] = 0.76 lagging
The mill stand motor drives are the largest harmonic producing load on the plant's electrical system. Connected through step-down transformers, these drives are 6-pulse units generating predominantly a 5th harmonic current during operation.
From the standpoint of the power supply, the rolling mill is divided into two sections. (See Fig. 1.) The section served by Supply Circuit No.1 contains most of the 6pulse drives. The current THD on this supply circuit ranged from 27.28% to 34.16% of the fundamental current. [See Fig.2 (on page 50) for a typical current waveform for the 6-pulse drives.] This waveform contains 5th, 7th, 11th, and 13th harmonics. The current THD measurements taken on Supply Circuit No. 2 ranged from 3.69% to 7.76% of the fundamental current.
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Harmonic field measurements for 34.5 kV system
For this system, the voltage THD was normally in the range of 0.53% to 6.3% of the fundamental voltage. During times of erratic furnace arcing conditions, voltage THD values escalated, with a high of 19.18% being recorded on test instruments. The current THD on the two main feeders were in the range of 3.14% to 16.08% of the fundamental current. When both scrap metal furnaces were in operation, higher current THD was reported. The scrap metal furnaces are a low PF load, typically in the range of 0.65 to 0.85 lagging. With two harmonic filter banks already operating, the overall PF was in the range of 0.90 lagging to 0.90 leading.
Power factor study
Analysis of the power measurements taken at the site using test instruments indicated that reactive compensation was needed at the main 13.8kV bus to correct the PF from an average value of 0.76 lagging to 0.95 lagging. This reflected an initial low PF for the plant. The study also determined that existing harmonic filter banks on the 34.5kV system would provide adequate compensation for the additional reactive load of the new ladle furnace. This is because the 34.5kV system, at times, operated at 0.90 leading PF. Thus, the existing capacitors of the harmonic filters had the capability to correct the low PF from the new load as well as serve the existing load.
Field measurements using high-grade test instruments indicated the 13.8KV system load was approximately 23.3 MW with a 0.76 lagging PF, with an uncorrected reactive load of 19.9Mvar. To improve the 13.8kV system PF to 0.95 lagging, the reactive load had to be reduced to 7.2Mvar. An additional capacitor bank of 12.7Mar would provide the reactive compensation.
Analysis shows need of harmonic filters
A harmonic computer program was used to perform a steady-state analysis of the facility's electrical system for each frequency at which a harmonic source was present. The program calculates the harmonic voltages and currents throughout the system. In the harmonic simulations, the PF correction capacitors were connected to check for system resonance. The utility impedances were varied to simulate changes to the short circuit MVA.
A harmonic computer simulation of the 13.8kV power system, with 12.7Mvar reactive compensation added to the main bus, was made and revealed a parallel resonant peak close to the 4.7th harmonic, as shown in Fig. 3.
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A computerized harmonic analysis was done to determine the effect of the 12.7Mvar capacitor bank on the 13.8kV system. The calculated voltage THD more than tripled compared with the measured values, and the current THD reached values as high as 62% due to the parallel resonant peak. Corrective action had to be taken.
The parallel resonant condition on the 13.8kV system was determined by harmonic computer simulation. The peak near the 5th harmonic would cause harmonic amplification and indicated the need for a filter at this frequency. A 4.7th harmonic was selected for the tuned frequency filter to allow for inexact tolerances in the filter components and to reduce filter duty. The following equations were used to calculate the correct size of an in-line reactor to convert the 12.7Mvar capacitor bank into a 4.7th harmonic filter:
[h.sup.2] = [X.sub.C]/[X.sub.L] [right arrow] [X.sub.L] = [X.sub.C]/[h.sup.2] [X.sub.C] = [(k[V.sub.L-L).sup.2]/[Mvar.sub.3-phase] Where: h=Tuned Harmonic [X.sub.C] = Capacitive Reactance of Filter [X.sub.L] = Inductive Reactance of Filter [kV.sub.L-L] = Rated Voltage of Capacitor Bank [Mvar.sub.3-phase] = Rated Mvar of Capacitor Bank
Calculating an [X.sub.C] of 14.995 ohm for a 12.7Mvar capacitor bank applied at 13.8kV results in a required [X.sub.L] of 0.679 ohm for a 4.7th harmonic filter.
An electrical model of the plant's distribution system with a capacitor bank installed was made, and an analysis was carried out to determine various electrical parameters of the steel mill's electrical system; the system did not perform as desired. Then, while modeling the electrical system, the capacitor bank was changed into a 4.7 harmonic filter bank by adding reactors and resistors. Results showed a decrease in voltage and current THD from the values obtained during the testing of the electrical system prior to the installation of the filter bank. Maximum voltage THD was 2.63%, below the 5% limit recommended by EKE, and maximum current THD was 3.83%, well below previously measured values and below recommended EKE limits.
Capacitors used with reactors as part of a filter will experience a steady-state voltage above the nominal line-to-neutral voltage of the electrical system. The excess voltage is a function of the harmonic number at which the filter is tuned. When installing capacitors in a harmonic filter, make sure the voltages and currents are within the following limits established by EKE/ANSI standards regarding capacitor nameplate rating: rms voltage less than 110%; peak voltage less than 120%; rms current less than 180%; and reactive power output limited to 135%. Harmonic analysis verified that the highest values of [V.sub.rms], [V.sub.peak] and [I.sub.rms] across and through the filter bank capacitors were all below these standard ratings.
A facility's electrical operation often can be improved by obtaining information on the harmonics and the power factor being experienced using test instruments and by taking corrective measures based on studies, via computer analysis. The studies will determine what will be needed to reduce voltage THD on the system, reduce current THD injected into the utility system, increase bus voltage and improve power factor and eliminate power factor penalties. For the steel mill, the computer model created for the harmonic analysis included data to anticipate the effect of the new ladle furnace installation. The filter bank for harmonic suppression and PF correction was designed to handle future loads as well as correct existing problems. Since nonlinear loads are typical in industrial facilities today, properly specified and installed harmonic suppression filters are an effective way to reduce harmonics and improve plant power factor.
Beware of harmonics
When loads are linear (such as conventional induction motors), the voltage and current are essentially sine waves, and a form of power factor called displacement power factor (DPF) is present. The ratio of useful working current to total current in the line, or the ratio of real power to apparent power, equals DPF. The use of certain AC equipment, primarily induction motors, requires power lines to carry more current than is actually needed to do a specific job. If properly applied, capacitors will supply a sufficient amount of leading current to cancel out the lagging current required by the inductive load. Capacitors thus reduce the total current flowing through the electrical system, improving system efficiency.
Today however, many electrical systems also have harmonic currents on their lines. Harmonics are caused by non-linear or pulsed loads (such as electronic power supplies), and their current causes the apparent power to exceed the active power by a substantial amount. In these situations, the form of power factor present is called distortion power factor. The sum of the displacement and distortion power factors is the total power factor (TPF).
For linear loads, you can make measurements to determine displacement power factor with a number of handheld instruments. These instruments can measure kilowatts (kW) and kilo-volt-amperes (kVA), and some can directly read power factor (PF). When harmonics are present, meters with true rms capability must be used to accurately account for the total cur rent (the current at the fundamental 60 Hz and the harmonic currents) to determine TPF. Also, it's advisable to read the true rms value of the voltage, since harmonic currents may cause voltage waveform distortion in some systems.
Harmonic currents in an electrical system have frequencies that are multiples of the fundamental 60 Hz current. Thus a 5th harmonic has a frequency of 300 Hz (for a 50 Hz system a 5th harmonic would be 250 Hz). When the total current, including all the harmonic currents on the line, is used in determining the apparent power (kVA) and the active power (kW), then the TPF is equal to the rms values of kW divided by kVA.
Note that harmonics do not usually show up in kW; this is the reason harmonics tend to reduce TPF. In an electrical system, the harmonic currents caused by nonlinear loads may cause TPF to be low (.60 to .70) while the DPF could be relatively high (.90 to .95). Because of the abundance of non-linear loads now being placed on lines, you should look at PF as being the total power factor.
Be careful when adding pure capacitance. In the past, when the electrical system had a low PF, the usual procedure was to add "pure" capacitance (installing capacitors without reactors, which are used to avoid tuned circuits and to reduce harmonics). That was done when all, or almost all, of the loads had a 60 Hz sinusoidal signature. Today, adding "pure" capacitance to correct a low PF situation may cause problems due to harmonics in the electrical system. Because the impedance of capacitors decreases as the system frequency increases, and as harmonic currents are multiples of the fundamental 60 Hz current, capacitors become "sinks" that attract high-frequency currents, causing possible overheating and early failure. The cure is to install filters (a combination of capacitors, reactors, and resistors with specific design criteria) that trap the harmonics. These will improve power factor the same way as a capacitor does alone but, with the use of reactors and resistors, will reduce the flow of harmonic currents in the facility's power system as well.
Adding "pure capacitance" may create other serious problems when harmonics are present. Capacitance and inductance in an electrical system can form a "tuned" circuit where the current is resonating at a specific frequency. This is the frequency at which the capacitive reactance equals the inductive reactance. If this circuit is exposed to an "exciting" harmonic (which is at, or close to, the resonating frequency and having sufficient amplitude), the current in the circuit will oscillate, causing a circulating current that could be much greater than normal. The resultant circulating current can also produce extreme voltage distortion across all circuit elements. The high current flow can blow fuses, damage components, and reflect an excessively high harmonic level back into the entire facility. Harmonic currents negatively impact motors and transformers as well because the currents can cause overheating.
When such resonance is a possibility, there are a number of system modifications that you should consider to lessen or effectively eliminate the problem. An obvious one is to shift the resonant frequency so that it does not coincide with an exciting harmonic. This can be done by changing the capacitance (by adding or removing capacitors from the capacitor bank), or by relocating the capacitor bank to change the amount of source inductance that is in parallel with the capacitance. Sometimes, if an existing capacitor bank is able to withstand the additional duty associated with serving as a harmonic filter, the capacitor bank can be modified into a filter bank by installing appropriate rated reactors and resistors. If the resonant frequency cannot be changed, filters can be added to reduce the most troublesome harmonics. However, you must make sure that the additional filters do not cause resonance at a lower frequency.
Installing adjustable capacitor banks and harmonic filters. Some facilities install capacitor banks that are designed to correct low PF at different kVA load levels to match a facility's electrical system operation. The total capacitor bank installation might be split into four steps of PF correction, with the first step turned on at 25% of plant load, the second step at 50%, and so on. Automatic controls are supplied with the adjustable bank to determine when the switching of the steps will occur. Each step must have an independent switching device.
When switching capacitors to add or reduce the units connected to a bus, it's important for you to recognize that changes in capacitance on the electrical system introduce the possibility of causing undesirable resonance. As such, this PF correction technique must be studied carefully. Such a study usually includes testing to verify the existing harmonics in the system and the existing power factor, an investigation of the electrical system to determine the ratings and characteristics of all the equipment and all the conductors, and then an engineering or computer analysis using harmonic analysis software.
To mitigate harmonics that are present in a facility's electrical system, harmonic filters can be designed in a similar fashion to that of a capacitor bank. First, you must test for harmonics in the electrical system to determine their order and magnitude. And, resonant conditions must be checked using harmonic analysis software before the filter bank is designed. Such a design usually incorporates different combinations of filters (each filter to dissipate specific harmonics at their respective frequencies) that must be placed in and out of service in the proper sequence to avoid problems. The normal sequence begins with the lower order filters first, and then adding the higher order filters. The sequence is reversed when filters are removed from service. This sequencing is necessary to prevent parallel resonant conditions (which can amplify lower frequency harmonics) that can be caused by the higher frequency filters.
If capacitors are going to be added to a system seeing known non-linear loads, an engineering or computer study should be completed prior to the application of the capacitors. At times, the application of PF capacitors can result in a tuned circuit that can cause substantial harm to an electrical system. Engineering or computer studies (the latter using harmonic software) can indicate if filter banks are necessary for avoiding such problems and ensure proper ratings of the bank. These studies consist of doing a harmonic analysis of a facility's electrical system. To conduct such an analysis, an investigation of the existing electrical system is necessary (determination and characteristics of all loads and conductors will be needed), and information must be obtained on all new loads being planned. Prior testing of a facility's electrical system via suitable instrumentation to verify existing harmonics, PF, 24 hr load profiles, etc., would be very helpful in planning low PF and harmonic remedies. You also should establish a budget for such testing.
Determining harmonic sources. Harmonics produced by scrap metal and ladle furnaces vary due to the changing arc length over the total heat period. The amount of harmonic generation is determined by the furnace type. Scrap metal furnaces predominantly generate a 3rd harmonic voltage and produce a very erratic voltage total harmonic distortion (THD) on the bus. Ladle furnaces predominantly generate 3rd and 5th harmonic voltages and produce a more consistent THD. Not only are "odd" harmonics (3rd, 5th, 7th, etc.) produced, "even" harmonics (2nd, 4th, 6th, etc.) are also present in power systems that include furnace operation because of erratic arcing behavior yields an unequal current conduction for the positive and negative half cycles. Typical upper limits for the harmonic components of the arc voltage for both scrap metal and ladle furnaces are given in the accompanying table.
A harmonic computer analysis of arc furnace operation includes a harmonic voltage source that describes the harmonics produced by the arc furnace. An arc furnace load can be represented as a harmonic voltage source in series with some lead impedance, in this case, the impedance of the secondary cables and electrodes in the arc furnace. The lead impedance is not a negligible component and should be included in the simulation models. The harmonic study should also include the operation of the motor drive systems, if they are served by the same electrical source. The harmonics spectrum produced by 6-and 12-pulse drives are related to the pulse number of the drive.
Energizing of scrap metal and ladle furnace transformers is another harmonic current producing source. The dynamic inrush current waveform associated with transformer energizing operation includes even and odd harmonics that decay with time until the transformer magnetizing current reaches a steady-state condition. Along with the fundamental current, the most predominant harmonics during transformer energization are the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th. These harmonics normally do not cause problems unless the system is sharply resonant at one of the predominant harmonic frequencies produced by the inrush current. Then, the transformer energization will excite the system, causing voltage distortion that will affect the energizing transformer's inrush current, producing more harmonic currents and causing further distortion. This interaction can produce high values of rms and peak voltages that can degrade or damage equipment and lead to premature equipment failures.
Effects of capacitors. Capacitors can withstand a reasonable amount of harmonics. However, they may detrimentally interact with harmonic producing loads in a steel plant, like arc furnaces or rolling mills. The result can be magnification of the voltage and current distortion. The increase in the distortion is usually due to a parallel resonant condition. This condition exists when the electrical source's impedance (inductive reactance) is equal to the capacitor bank's impedance (capacitive reactance) at a common frequency. This condition produces a tuned circuit, causing an extreme voltage at that frequency.
A good indication of excessive harmonics at a capacitor bank is an increase in the number of blown fuses and eventual failure of capacitors. When fuses blow in a capacitor bank, the parallel resonant frequency will shift. The system will de-tune itself, shifting the parallel resonant point to a higher frequency, perhaps resulting in a stable operating condition. When blown fuses are replaced, problems could reoccur, returning the system to the original parallel resonant frequency that caused the initial fuse operation.
A system that has a sharp parallel resonant peak at the 5th harmonic will produce approximately 360V of 5th harmonic voltage per ampere of 5th harmonic current injected into the system. Since this harmonic current resulting from the operation of the arc furnace is significant, the resonant current could amplify the voltage at the capacitor bank, leading to capacitor failures, fuse operations, or arrester operations.
Typical scrap metal and ladle furnace harmonic voltages Typical harmonic arc voltages produced by scrap metal and ladle furnaces.
Steel mills, because of arc furnace operation and rolling mill loads, are particularly plagued with harmonics and PF problems. These loads operate at PFs that may result in penalties and lower bus voltages. The nonlinear characteristics of furnace arcs and rolling mill drives can generate significant harmonic currents that are passed into a plant's electrical system and onto utility lines.
Harmonic currents are produced at scrap metal or ladle furnaces when the harmonic voltages from the arc are impressed across the electrodes, and the load current passes through the impedance of the leads and furnace transformer. These harmonic currents are injected back into the electrical system, and usually do not cause problems unless the system is sharply resonant at one of the predominant harmonic frequencies. Then, the harmonic current can excite the resonant circuit, producing high values of rms and peak voltages. This can cause equipment damage or degradation, eventually leading to equipment failure. Severe voltage distortion can disturb electronic power supplies, such as drive systems, and may interfere with control systems.
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Capacitor. A device for storing an electric charge. It is made of tightly wrapped layers of very thin metallic plates, separated by a dielectric material. When line voltage is applied at the terminals, capacitive reactance is introduced into the circuit. A shunt capacitor produces a leading current. Capacitance (C) is measured in farads, or more usually, microfarads ImFI.
Filter. A combination of capacitors, inductors, and resistors that are rated and configured in such a way as to reduce harmonic current at a certain frequency while exhibiting minimal impedance to the fundamental 60 Hz current. A filter acts to shunt harmonic currents, dissipating them, while at the same time being able to provide reactive power at the fundamental frequency to correct low power factor.
Reactor (inductor). A coil (with or without an iron core) that stores energy when AC current flows through it and provides inductive reactance in a circuit. A shunt reactor produces a lagging current. Inductance (L) is measured in henrys, or more usually, microhenrys (mH).
RMS (or root-mean-square). The square root of the mean of the sum of the squares of instantaneous amplitudes of a wave form; the effective value of an AC current that produces heat equal to a DC current of the same value. The rms value of a cycling function, when harmonics are present, is a more accurate value of the function compared with an average value of that function.


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The Cherokees called themselves the Ani-Yun' wiya meaning leading or principal people. The original Cherokees lived early times in Georgia, Alabama, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky and West Virginia.
The Cherokee seal (above) was designed to embrace the early government structure, and the eternal endurance of the Cherokee Indians. It was adopted by Act of the Cherokee National Council, and approved in 1871. The seven-pointed star symbolizes: (1). the seven age old clans of the Cherokee: (2). the seven characters of Sequoyah's syllabary, meaning "Cherokee Nation." (The Cherokee characters are phonetically pronounced "Tsa-la-gi-hi A-yi-li") .. The wreath of oak leaves symbolizes the sacred fire which, from time immemorial, the Cherokees kept burning in their land. Oak was the wood traditionally burned, different species of oak having ever been indigenous to Cherokee country, both in North Carolina and Georgia as well as in the Indian Territory to which the Cherokees removed in the early 1800's...The margin wording proclaims the authority of the seal in both the English and the Cherokee languages, and records the date (1839) of the adoption of the Constitution of the Cherokee Nation West...This seal was imprinted on all documents until the dissolution of the Cherokee Nation at Oklahoma Statehood
Chronicles of OklahomaSEAL OF THE CHEROKEE NATION
Interpretation of the device in this seal is found in Cherokee folklore and history. Ritual songs in certain ancient tribal ceremonials and songs made reference to seven clans, the legendary
beginnings of the Cherokee Nation whose country early in the historic period took in a wide area now included in the present eastern parts of Tennessee and Kentucky, the western parts of
Virginia and the Carolinas, as well as extending over into what are now northern sections of Georgia and Alabama. A sacred fire was kept burning in the "Town House" at a central part of the old nation, logs of the live oak, a hardwood timber in the region, laid end to end to keep the fire going. The oak was thus a symbol of strength and everlasting life in connection with the sacred fire. The seven-pointed star centering the device of the Cherokee Seal represents
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Sioux Falls Repairs Water Main Breaks Caused by Freezing Temperatures
By Madeline Shields, KSOO.com
A Sioux Falls City water department crew spent more than 24 hours repairing four separate water main breaks beginning around 6 am Thursday morning and completing the work Friday before noon.
Frigid temperatures are to blame for the problems. Greg Anderson, Sioux Falls Water Superintendent said water main breaks are common during freezing temperatures.
"Cold weather puts frost in the ground. Typically this time of year we'd like to see snow cover and a wet soil. Dry ground enhances the problems allowing the frost to get into those underground pipes," said Anderson.
The breaks occurred at 4005 South Holbrook, 2712 S. Lyndale, 41st & Sertoma and 813 South Roberts Drive.
Anderson said once a break is reported crews respond first by isolating the break and shutting off water for 300-600 feet of pipe. They can't begin repairing the water main until all underground infrastructure are located. This includes, phone lines, cable, electricity, gas lines, sewer, storm sewers and pump lines.
Anderson said his workers spent 24 hours outdoors in the -35 degree weather.
"This group that works for the Sioux Falls water department are the best. They are motivated and dedicated to getting their jobs done. I didn't hear one single complaint about working in the cold, overnight."
The crews are equipped with cold weather clothing and boots for working in sub-zero temperatures.
Water is restored to all customers affected by the water main break. No boil order was ordered.


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March 30, 2012-Drinking with Russians
Russian Sailors can sing too
Twenty three years ago, in July 1989, a group of six Russian sailors, who said they were the first sailors permitted to go cruising from Soviet Russia, and one translator, arrived in Seattle aboard a boat owned by their shipping company employer in Vladivostok. We found them circling outside Shilshole Marina on our return from Barkley Sound that late July afternoon. They had spent over 40 days crossing the North Pacific and they had just arrived in the USA and didn't know where to go. We led them to the transient dock.
We were the first Americans they met and they became friends of ours.
We took them sailing on Wings a few nights later along with about seven other sailors from the Sloop. Lots of vodka was consumed on a tour around Winslow Harbor and the spinnaker reach back was a bit wild, the Russians sailing the boat and the rest of us riding. It turned out they knew how to sail and it was a memorable and fortunately uneventful trip, considering the chances we took with a few marks and navigation aids, all passed a bit close and one on the wrong side much to the consternation of Judy, who got quite frantic when they insisted on taking the inshore side of one of the green bouys in Eagle Harbor. "No Problem, No Problem" they said, ignoring her wild gestures to go on the other side of it, but we made it and with the pole on the headstay we reached hard into Shilshore Bay and stormed inside the breakwater with the kite still up, all hands to the takedown. Again, luckily, no incidents. Same for the "wodka " drenched meal for 17 in Wing's cabin afterwards, a record number of guests never since matched. My hang-over was also unmatched.
Those Russians were good sailors, good singers, good eaters and great drinkers.
Last night in Fortaleza we had a party with another bunch of Russian sailors. They had arrived in Fortaleza on a big inflatable multihull, bound for a round the world record for inflatable boats. There were also seven of them, (six official adventurers and one guest added here in Fortaleza) mostly scientists from Siberia, but the Captain, Anatoly, is a boat builder, navigator and the creative genius behind the trip. Given where they have been (they started in Thailand and expect to end up there as well) and their wild and exciting rounding of the Cape of Good Hope in 50kts of wind (they showed us video footage of it) and where they are headed, (Across the Pacific and back to the far east), we can presume that they must also be good sailors. Although we did not get a chance to go sailing with them we can say from our experience last night that that they are good drinkers, eaters, musicians, and singers. Judy and I joined six other cruisers and the Russians on the afterdeck of their vessel for a long night of "wodka", sweet wine, warm beer and a lot of music. The Russians had a guitar and it seems like all of them could put it to good use. They serenaded us with Russian songs for hours. When they sang the Beatles' "Let It Be" we all joined in and one cruiser, Robert, from the Dutch yacht, Mary Elisa, had brought his trumpet and also joined in.
I enjoyed the music and food but stuck to "wodka" for my drink. Remembering my previous experience with Russians and "wodka", or maybe just being older and wiser, I paced myself and had no hang over today.
This morning the Russians headed out going north up the coast with a planned stop in Sao Luis, Brazil (where we plan to stop as well) for provisions and their next major destination is the east coast of Mexico. After that, the Pacific, Easter Island, and then on to finish where they started at Phuket, Thailand.
We wished them well.
Click here to see more photos from our party with the Russians.
Click here to read the log book page from our trip with the Russians in 1989
Fred & Judy, SV Wings, Fortaleza, Brazil
Energy Diet HD, Departed March 30 from Fortaleza for Sao Luis, then Mexico, (port undecided)
Anatoly Kulik (Tola),
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Stanislav (Stas)Berezkin
Alexander Gainer (Professor)
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Sure, maybe you have friends that like to run regular old 5Ks, half marathons, and the like. But the latest trend in racing has everything to do with all things obscure and wacky. Whether it's running 2.5 miles while scarfing down hot dogs or completing a 5K while getting doused in neon paint, so many of today's fun road races and obstacle courses have nothing to do with athletic ability. It's all about showing up, trying something different, and living to tell the often hilarious story (that is, if you escape the zombies).
Seriously. A race with zombies. Go on, take a look at these 10 wacky races that are anything but your average 5K:
1. Color Run: A 5K race that occurs in cities all over the country where runners start out wearing white and end up completely doused in bright colored dust. Makes for a whole lotta fun pictures!
2. The Krispy Kreme Challenge: Located in Raleigh at North Carolina State University, participants run 2.5 miles, inhale a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts, and THEN run another 2.5 miles to the finish line. My stomach hurts just thinking about this one.
3. The Tough Mudder: A 10- to 12-mile obstacle course designed by British Special Forces that tests your mental and physical limits. Oh and of course, like the name says, you're gonna get messy.
4. The Spartan Race: Featuring fire, water, barbed wire, and mud -- the Spartan Race's goal is to "rip competitors from their comfort zone." Yeah, intense is an understatement.
5. Dirty Girl Run: An all-women's 5K run featuring 12 obstacles and a whole lot of mud.
6. Run for Your Lives: A 5K that has participants "running for their lives" while being chased by zombies. The best part? At the end runners can celebrate their survival at a festival complete with a DJ, live bands, food, and beer.
7. Cupid's Undie Run: A fundraiser to benefit the Children's Tumor Foundation, this Valentine's Day weekend run happens in 30+ cities worldwide. Just like the name, all competitors run in their skivvies.
8. Glow-in-the-Dark 5K Dance Party: Put on by LivingSocial, runners rock a ton of glow-in-the-dark swag, run around Citi Field, and jam out to music in the dark along the 5K route. Post-race, the whole thing turns into one major party with a DJ, local entertainment, cash bar, and food.
9. Twinkie Run: Held on April Fools' Day in Ann Arbor at Gallup Park, this 5K features Twinkies before, during, and after the race.
10. The New York Hot Dog Challenge: During a 2.5-mile run throughout Midtown Manhattan, runners must stop at 10 predetermined food carts, purchase a hot dog, and scarf it down before moving on to the next station.
Have you done any of these races? Do you want to?
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Balsamic syrups and glazes are amazing and you can drizzle them over practically anything. I say "drizzle" because they're thick and rich, a little goes a long way. The bottled varieties are pretty good but since they sometimes contain maple syrup, garlic, mustard and additional seasonings, they might add more flavor than you're actually looking for (beyond that fabulous sweet and tangy balsamic flavor).
It's very easy to make your own balsamic syrup – it's basically a simple reduction of the vinegar. I like to add a little brown sugar for sweetness, but you can leave it out or use granulated sugar if you prefer. In this recipe, I serve the syrup over chicken and add salty feta cheese and chives. The dish also works great with crumbled blue cheese instead of the feta.
Make a big batch of the balsamic syrup and drizzle it over fish, beef, pork, shellfish, vegetables and fruit (especially fresh berries, peaches, apples and pears).
Grilled Chicken With Balsamic Syrup and Crumbled Feta
1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
Cooking spray
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
In a small saucepan, whisk together the vinegar and sugar and set the pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer 15-20 minutes, until the mixture reduces to 1/2 cup, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, coat a stove-top grill pan with cooking spray. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the hot pan and cook 3-5 minutes per side, until cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a serving plate. Drizzle the balsamic syrup over the chicken and top with feta cheese and chives.
Serves 4
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Calories: 289
Total Fat: 5 grams
Saturated Fat: 2 grams
Total Carbohydrate: 27 grams
Sugars: 25 grams
Protein: 28 grams
Sodium: 193 milligrams
Cholesterol: 69 milligrams
Fiber: 1 gram


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Pa. man charged with killing 3: Town stole my home
A man who fatally shot a township official and two others during a municipal meeting in northeastern Pennsylvania was about to fire more rounds when he was wrestled to the ground, possibly preventing more bloodshed, authorities said Tuesday.
SAYLORSBURG, Pa. — A disabled junk dealer feuding with local officials over his debris-strewn property packed a rental car with guns and ammunition before opening fire at a town meeting and killing three men, authorities said Tuesday.
Rockne Newell, 59, had lost his property this year in a court fight over complaints that he lived in a storage shed, built an illegal culvert and used a bucket outside as a toilet.
At his arraignment on homicide charges Tuesday morning, a judge asked Newell if he owned any real estate.
"They stole it from me. That's what started all this," he replied.
Newell allegedly used a Ruger Mini-14 rifle to blast a barrage of gunfire through a wall into the meeting room Monday night in Ross Township, about 85 miles north of Philadelphia, before entering the room and shooting a supervisor and four residents, two of whom survived.
Newell then retreated to the car and picked up a revolver, authorities said. When he returned to the meeting room, the 5-foot-10, 240-pound suspect was tackled by two men and shot in the leg during the scuffle, officials said.
"I wish I killed more of them!" Newell shouted when state Trooper Nicolas De La Iglesia arrived on the scene before 8 p.m., according to the trooper's affidavit.
Two men died at the scene and the third, Ross Township zoning officer David Fleetwood, died after being flown to Lehigh Valley Medical Center. Fleetwood, 62, also served as a supervisor in nearby Chestnuthill Township, the coroner said.
Officials identified the slain residents as Gerard J. Kozic, 53, and James V. LaGuardia, 64, both of Saylorsburg.
At the hospital an hour later, Newell told police he had gone to the meeting in hopes of finding the township officials in one place.
"He intended to shoot the solicitor and supervisors and thought that he would then be killed," police said in the affidavit.
Newell was about to fire his .44 Magnum revolver when the township's parks and recreation director, Bernie Kozen, and resident Mark Kresh wrestled him to the ground, Monroe County Coroner Bob Allen said at a news conference.
"Two very courageous individuals positioned themselves in a way that they were able to jump on this subject as he came through the door," State Police Lt. Col. George Bivens said. "This could have been much worse."
The two survivors were released from the hospital, along with Newell.
Terry Doll, who lives near Newell, said he was well-known as a "kook," an intelligent man whose unpredictability stoked fear in some neighbors.
"When I found out about the shooting, we all looked at each other and said his name," said Doll, 58, who has lived in her house for more than 30 years. "We certainly always hoped that he would have never done something like this."
About 15 to 18 people had been at the meeting, including a Pocono Record reporter covering his first Ross Township meeting.
"The thing that got my attention: plaster flying out, blowing out through the walls. Witnesses would later tell me they saw pictures exploding away from the walls," reported Chris Reber said in an account to his editors.
In June, the newspaper published an article describing an 18-year fight between the township and Newell over his property, which includes an old camper filled with wooden pallets, a leaning garage close to collapse and a propane tank inside an old dog house.
Township supervisors voted in February 2012 to take legal action against Newell for alleged zoning and sewer regulations. In October, he set up a fundraising page online to try to raise $10,000 for legal fees.
"Ross township took me to court & the court ruled I have to vacate my home of 20 years," Newell wrote on the page. He said he lived on $600 a month in Social Security benefits and had no money to clean his property.
Newell told the newspaper he was unemployed for years after an injury from a crash and had nowhere else to go.
The state Department of Environmental Protection had ordered Newell in March to stop dredging on the property and restore the creek.
"He wasn't happy about the situation, but he was cooperative," department spokeswoman Colleen Connolly recalled.
Newell didn't enter a plea at his arraignment on three homicide counts and two counts each of attempted homicide and aggravated assault. He was given a form for a public defender, but he did not request a lawyer. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for Aug. 19.
Newell's father told WFMZ-TV that his son had been talking about shooting township officials for a while and as recently as Monday. Pete Newell said on the day of the shooting, his son told him he had no reason to live.
"It's no excuse for murder … but they pushed him to his point," he said of the long battle to evict his son from the property.
Russell Kresge, a township supervisor who lives down the road from Newell and attended Monday night's meeting, found it difficult to discuss what happened.
"This is a little township that always ran super," he said from his front porch, a friendly Rottweiler by his side. Kresge's wife said the dog could sense something was wrong with her master and was shedding abnormally.
Dale reported from Philadelphia. Associated Press reporters Patrick Walters and Keith Collins in Philadelphia and photographer Chris Post in Saylorsburg, Pa., contributed to this report.
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Good day fellow wave-banders!
Since joining here I think I am slowly progressing with my new found hobby. Its been a very steep learning curve and if I am honest, I have found myself headscratching on many-o-time! However, its been so worthwhile and I never knew how satisfying and enjoyable scannning/searching can be.
If I may draw your attention to one of my favourite mods so far. I have been in touch with Tony at Spectrum Electronics and following a long discussion he recommended me one of his SLIM G TX/RX AERIALS for my Air/Marine band interest. Well all I can say is WOW! It knocks total spots off my telescopic aerial and its just as portable if you don't mind using a pole or tree to hang it. The clarity, reception and quality is amazing and its turned my Bearcat 75XLT into a VERY efficient and useable bit of kit!
Basically, I have hung mine on a clothes hanger from the top of the wardrobe and as soon as I turned my scanner on I literally grabbed Gatwick Tower like it was next door. I am over 20 miles away from it with a heck of a lot in the way so am I pleased as pie? You bet. Best £20 I have ever spent. Thanks Tony, you really helped me understand what it was all about.
My apologies to all the advanced peeps on here. I am sure many of you have seen all this before but I just wanted to share the experience as a newcomer and who knows - I may be able to help someone else in time to come.
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Black History
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- Published on 28 February 2012
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Darlene Hatcher and Bobby Dunlap visited Mount Vernon Intermediate School on Monday, Feb. 20 to talk to a group of fifth grade students about Black History. During the event, Mrs. Hatcher spoke about the background of Black History and the difference in a sweet potato and a yam. For more information, see the Feb. 23 edition of the Optic-Herald.


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Migratory game bird seasons set
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has approved the season dates for dove and other webless migratory game birds, as well as September seasons for Canadageese and teal. Hunters should note several important changes to this year�s seasons and regulations:
- Dove season opening day is Sept. 2 � a Monday.
- Seasons for rails, gallinules and moorhens have been split into two segments. There is a closed period for rail hunting in late September/early October.
- The daily bag limit for teal in the September teal season has been increased from four to six teal.
- Possession limits for all species are now 3 times the daily bag limit. Previously, it had been 2 times the daily bag.
Shooting hours for all species are 1/2 hour before sunrise until sunset. Dove hunters should note that shooting hours for the entire season, including opening day, begin at 1/2 hour before sunrise. The season dates and daily bag limits for webless migratory birds and early season waterfowl are:
Dove � Sept. 2 � Oct 5; Nov. 25-30; Dec. 13 � Jan. 11 (15 birds)
King & Clapper Rails � Sept. 7-28; Oct. 5 � Nov. 21 (15 birds)
Sora & Virginia Rails � Sept. 7-28; Oct. 5 � Nov. 21 (25 birds)
Gallinule & Moorhens � Sept. 7-28; Oct. 5 � Nov. 21 (15 birds)
Woodcock � Dec. 12 � Jan. 25 (3 birds)
Common Snipe � Nov. 14 � Feb. 28 (8 birds)
Canada Goose � Sept. 2-30 statewide (15 birds)
September Teal Season � Sept. 7-25 east of U.S. 17 only (6 birds)
Wildlife Commission seeks input on Game Lands
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is holding seven public meetings between July 18 and August 1 to seek input in developing management plans for Commission-managed game lands across the state. NCWRC staff will use public input from the meetings to help guide management and user activities on game lands for the next 10 years. Through its N.C. Game Lands Program, the Commission manages more than 2 million acres of public and private lands for hunters, anglers, trappers and other outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.
�We are seeking input from all users of our game lands and others who are interested in how the properties are managed,� said Lands Program Manager Isaac Harrold. �These meetings are not just for hunters and anglers. They are for wildlife watchers and photographers, birding groups, hikers, kayakers and others who have an interest in our game lands. Everyone is encouraged to provide input.�
The six Game Lands that will be the subject of the meetings are the Sandhills, Holly Shelter, Lower Roanoke River, Suggs Mill Pond, R. Wayne Bailey-Caswell, Sandy Mush and Green Rivergame lands. The specific date, time and location of each meeting are listed on the NCWRC�s website � www.ncwildlife.org.
July 26-28 � The 2013 Oriental Rotary Club Inshore Slam and Tarpon Tournament will be held in the waters of the NeuseRiverand Pamlico Sound. Information is available by phone at 252-249-0400 or online at www.orientalrotary.org.
July 28 � �Arrrgh mates!� Staff at Goose CreekState Park, off Hwy. 264 east of Washington, NC, will share stories and historical facts about some of the notorious pirates that frequented the Pamlico Soundarea in the 17th and 18th centuries. The program will begin at the park�s VisitorCenterat 2 p.m.Phone 252-923-2191 for directions or details.


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The Zoological Parks & Gardens Board is endorsed as a deductible gift recipient under Subdivision 30-BA of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 and is provided for the operation of a fund, authority or institution as detailed below:
Zoological Parks & Gardens Board (Zoos Victoria): Royal Melbourne Zoological Gardens (Melbourne Zoo), Sir Colin Mackenzie Zoological Park (Healesville Sanctuary) and Werribee Zoological Park (Werribee Open Range Zoo)
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That block was not there before, but it is for the best. The article was beyond idiotic, basically the article consisted of someone saying that law school was difficult and that they were shocked that they had to lift a finger to find a job. It was just retarded that is only word to really explain the article, consider yourself blessed for not having to read it.


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Whakatane, Aotearoa New Zealand, 11-15 January 2011
Kia Ora and Welcome
'Sharing Power: A New Vision for Development' was a multi-disciplinary conference held in Whakatane, Aotearoa New Zealand, from 11-15 January 2011.
The Conference built on the vision of "A world where equity is at the root of a dynamic harmony between people and nature, as well as among peoples. A world of diversity, productivity and integrity of natural systems. A world in which production and consumption patterns are sustainable. A world where cultural diversity is intertwined with biological diversity and both generate abundant livelihoods opportunities." (IUCN Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy: Vision Statement)
The Conference brought together scientists, economists, indigenous leaders, environmentalists, academics, policy makers in national governments and international agencies, and many others who care about the quality of heritage this generation passes on to future generations. The Conference focused on the need for policy and decision makers in Governments and Corporations to accommodate a greater level of inclusion of indigenous peoples and all citizens, in national and international policies on the management and governance of bio-cultural resources, and advocates the rights of mother earth – the planet.
It was a partnership between two global organisations/networks - the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the IUCN Commission on Environmental, Economic & Social Policy (CEESP), and two Maori (indigenous) organisations, Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa (a tribal authority) and Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi (a tribal university).


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After getting married in October of 2011, Aren and Serafina decided to turn their honeymoon into a motorcycle adventure! We considered a 2 or 3 week trip to New Zealand or the Swiss Alps, but instead opted to put everything on hold and take a 6 month trip through Central and South America. Serafina is an tv/film producer and Aren is a bioinformatician (computer science + biology), but we are also both avid motorcyclists. We've always wanted to live on the road, and thought this was a great opportunity to see the world. Plus, Serafina's brother and sister-in-law live in Buenos Aires, Argentina, so we thought we'd stop by for a visit!
Though we had planned on 6 months, we quickly realized that in order to really see the regions we traveled through, we would have to spend a bit more time in each place. The 6 months turned into 12 months from June 2012 to June 2013, and included a trip back across the USA at the end (see our Maps page for more route details).
This blog will combine everything we love: motorcycles, travel, food and each other. We will be filming much of our adventure and plan to release videos as we can. You can find all our videos at HungryRiders.
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There are probably weirder names out there, but this one is at least in contention.
Little Hashtag Jameson (yes, that's actually her name) came into the world around 10 p.m. on Saturday, weighing eight pounds.
One of her parents, name currently unknown, posted a picture of the newborn on Facebook, with the caption "Hashtag Jameson was born at 10 oclock last night. She weys 8pounds and i luv her so much!!!!!!"
Top 20 weirdest celebrity baby names:
1. Audio Science (Parents Shannyn Sossamon and Dallas Clayton)
2. Banjo (Parents Rachel Griffiths and Andrew Taylor)
3. Blue Angel (Parents The Edge and Aislinn O'Sullivan
4. Blue Ivy (Parents Beyonce Knowles and Jay Z)
4. Bronx Mowgli (Parents Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz)
5. Diva Muffin (Parents Frank and Gail Zappa, whose other kids are Dweezil, Ahmet and Moon Unit)
6. Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily (Parents Michael Hutchence and Paula Yates)
7. Hopper (Parents Sean Penn and Robin Wright)
8. Jazz Domino (Parents Joe Strummer and Gabrielle Salter)
9. Jermajesty (Parents Jermaine Jackson and Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza)
10. Kal-el (Parents Nicholas Cage and Alice Kim)
11. Mars Merkaba (Parents Erykah Badu and Jay Electronica)
12. Moxie CrimeFighter (Parents Penn and Emily Jillette)
13. Pilot Inspektor (Parents Jason Lee and Beth Riesgraf)
14. Pirate (Parents Jonathan and Deven Davis)
15. Rocket (Parents Robert Rodriguez and Elizabeth Avellan, whose other kids are Racer, Rebel, Rogue and Rhiannon)
16.Sailor Lee (Parents Christie Brinkley and Peter Cook)
17. Satchel (Parents Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee)
18. Story Elias (Parents Jenna and Bodhi Elfman)
19. Tabooger (Parents Dan Cortese and Dee Dee Hemby)
20. Zowie (Parents David and Angela Bowie... so yes, that's Zowie Bowie)


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Ruth Ann Sears
VERGENNES — Ruth Ann Sears, 66, of Vergennes, died Thursday, Dec. 26, 2008, at Fletcher Allen Hospital in Burlington.
Ruth Ann was born in Mount Vernon, N.Y., on Nov. 29, 1942 and resided in Vergennes most of her life. Ruth Ann's passions were her family and friends, cooking, fishing and watching her birds.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Edward Sears; a son, Charles Sears; a daughter, Christine Hayden; a brother, John Baker of Ferrisburgh; two grandsons; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her father, Clarence Baker, and her mother, Ruth Baker.
Funeral services were held on Dec. 20 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Vergennes. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, 77 Hegeman Ave., Colchester, VT 05446, or the Vergennes Area Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 11, Vergennes, VT 05491.
James Robinson
BRANDON — James Robinson, 65, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008, at Rutland Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Danbury, Conn., on Feb. 11, 1943, the son of James and Helen (Gillfoil) Robinson Sr.
He received his early education in local Danbury schools. He worked as a security guard at Green Security Service in Danbury for many years. He retired in 1989 due to a disability.
In 2006, he relocated from Adams, Mass., to Brandon.
He is survived by his daughter, Sherry Danylieko, of Orwell, and four grandchildren.
A private graveside committal service and burial will take place at a later date in Adams, Mass.
William Levi "Billy" Reed Sr.
BRANDON — William Levi "Billy" Reed Sr., 74, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2008, at Rutland Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Brandon on Oct. 28, 1934, the son of Raymond Francis "Snuffy" and Florence (LaRock) Reed Sr. He graduated from Brandon High School in 1952. He attended the University of Vermont where he studied forestry. He married Geraleen "Gerri" Reed in Forest Dale on Dec. 29, 1973.
In his earlier years he was a woodsman, logging in various areas of Vermont and New Hampshire. He later worked as a heavy equipment operator for Hendricks Construction Company. He assisted in building the new Route 4 from Fair Haven to Rutland.
His family says he enjoyed playing the accordion and guitar and working in his flower gardens.
He is survived by his wife, Gerri of Brandon; three sons, William "Whizzer" Reed Jr. of Marietta, Ga., Carl "Buzzer" Reed of Marlow, N.H., and Christopher Whitney of Miami, Fla.; five daughters, Jackie Potts of Winchester, N.H., Kerry Kittredge of Tucson, Ariz., Evva Devoid of Salisbury, Lisa Whitney of Montpelier and Pamela Whitney of Winchester, N.H. Also, his stepmother Doris Reed of Stonington, Conn.; two sisters, Joyce R. Pond of Brandon and Joanne Dimick of Orleans; three stepbrothers, Chester French of Connecticut, Lester French of Mystic, Conn., and Ralph French of Leicester; a stepsister, Nancy Fox of Stonington; 17 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his brother, Raymond Francis "Sonny" Reed Jr.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Dec. 29 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Brandon.
A private graveside committal service and burial will take place at a later date, in the family plot, at Forestdale Cemetery.
Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in his memory, to the Brandon Area Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 232, Brandon, VT 05733.
Kathleen Myrick
BRIDPORT — Kathleen Myrick, 57, of Bridport died Dec. 30, 2008. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, 117 South Main St., Middlebury.
A full obituary will appear in a future edition of the Addison Independent.
Jean B. Lovett
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — Jean B. Lovett, 85, of Morgantown, W. Va., died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, after a brief illness.
She was born April 6, 1923, in Philadelphia, Penn., the daughter of the late Ila Blackman and Ramona Chambers.
She lived in Middlebury from 1990 until 2007. Family said she enjoyed bird watching, sports and reading.
She is survived by a son, Raymond Lovett and wife Leslie of Morgantown; a daughter, Elisabeth Deeble and husband Robert of Middlebury; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph A. Lovett, in 1982, and by two sisters and two brothers.
Services will be private. Donations in her memory may be made to the American Stroke Association at www.strokeassocia
tion.org or to the Wills Eye Hospital at www.willseye.org.
Lucille A. LaFave
NEW HAVEN — Lucille A. LaFave, 92, a longtime resident of New Haven, died Wednesday, Dec, 24, 2008, at Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Middlebury, following a brief illness.
Born June 5, 1916, in Orwell, she was the daughter of the late Barney and Lillian (LaFountain) Stark.
Her family says she enjoyed quilting and cooking and was an avid bird watcher. She also enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is survived by three sons, Ronald LaFave and his wife Viviane of New Haven, Richard LaFave and his wife Barbara of Salisbury, and Mark LaFave and his wife Lynn of Barnard; one daughter, Laurie Breen of North Ferrisburgh; a daughter-in-law, Eleanor LaFave of Vergennes; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence LaFave, on Aug. 9, 1975; a son, Larry LaFave; a daughter, Arlene LaFave; a brother, Harry Stark; and a grandson.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 27, at Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home in Middlebury. A spring burial will take place in Weybridge Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.sandersonfuneralservice.com.
Frederick E. Jackman
BRISTOL — Frederick E. Jackman, 84, died on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, after a brief illness.
He was born on July 4, 1924, in his home in Lincoln, the son of Glenn and Ila Jackman. He graduated from Bristol High School in 1942 and attended St. Michael's College. He joined the U.S. Army during World War II and served in the Asian theater. In 1946 he partnered with his brother Glenn and joined his father Glenn Sr. to operate Jackman's Coal and Coke Company.
On August 23, 1947, he married Joan (Bosworth) Jackman.
His love for his community was evident in his generosity and many years of volunteer service. He joined the N.H. Munsill Hose Company in March 1946 and served in many capacities, including chief, totaling over 60 years of service. He served as a member of the Vermont State Firefighters Association and was the longest serving member with over 62 years of service; he was an integral part in starting multiple fire departments in surrounding towns. He also served the community as a trustee and selectman. He was a member of the American Legion, Rotary Club, Meals on Wheels and Old Farts Club, and was a lifelong member of the St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Bristol.
He is survived by his twin brother Ralph and wife Myrle; four children, Paul Jackman and his companion Cheri Rockwood, Peter and wife Debra Jackman, Lori (Jackman) Parham and husband Thomas, and Lisa Jackman; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife Joan and by three brothers, Frances, Charles and Glenn Jackman.
The family would like to thank all his caregivers at Helen Porter Nursing Home, Addison County Home Health and Kathy Taylor.
A mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Dec. 31 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Bristol, with interment in Greenwood Cemetery in Bristol. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Weathervane, Attn.: Bill Finger, Box 390, Lincoln, VT 05443 or to the Bristol Food Shelf, c/o St. Ambrose Parish, 1 School Street, Bristol, VT 05443.
James H. Hanna Jr.
MONTPELIER — James H. Hanna Jr., 74, formerly of East Montpelier, died Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, at his home in Montpelier.
He was born in Vergennes on July 13, 1934, the son of J. Howard Sr. and Calista (Pecue) Hanna. He attended the Post Ash Bay Elementary School and graduated co-valedictorian from Vergennes High School in 1951. He later received a bachelor of science degree in administration from Johnson State College and a master of science degree in administration from St. Michael's College.
In October 1952, he enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve and was activated and sent to Japan. In 1956 he enlisted in the Regular Navy and served until his discharge in October 1961. Then in 1967, he joined the Vermont Air National Guard. After serving 21 years he was discharged in April 1988.
On a weekend trip home from the Navy, he met Lois Ann Campbell in Newport, R.I. They were married on April 18, 1958, in Boston, Mass. She predeceased him on Dec. 9, 2004, after a long battle with Pick's disease. He later married Ella May Speer, who survives him.
Although he had several jobs, most of his career was spent with the Vermont Department of Transportation. After 30 years, he retired from the state of Vermont on May 1, 1996.
He was an active member of his community and volunteered his time with Central Vermont ALZ Support Group, Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, and Home Share of Central Vermont. He was also a Free & Accepted Mason, a member of the Old Meeting House Church in East Montpelier and a volunteer for Washington County 4-H.
He is survived by his wife, Ella May of Montpelier; a son, Steven W. Hanna of Barre; a daughter, Karen L. H. Allen of Williston; a sister, Margaret H. Coe of Middlebury, Conn.; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at the Old Meeting House Church in East Montpelier Center.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641, or to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, P.O. Box 38, Lake Elmore, VT 05657.
Those wishing to express private online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com.
Leslie L. Ganson
VERGENNES — Leslie L. Ganson, 95, died Dec. 29, 2008, due to complications from Alzheimer's disease.
He was born in Edna, Texas, on Oct. 6, 1913, the son of William Louis and Elta Maude Powers Ganson. He grew up in MacPherson, Kan.
After high school, in December 1932 he enlisted in the U.S. Army 13th Cavalry and was stationed at Fort Riley, Kan. In July 1935, he participated in the last U.S. Cavalry saber charge at Hutchinson, Kan. He graduated from Signal School at Fort Monmouth, N.J., on June 11, 1935, receiving the Golden Seal.
While at Fort Monmouth, he met and married the love of his life, Marie Paepke. They moved from New Jersey to Kansas and then to Lyndhurst, N.J., where their children were born. In 1948 they came to Vergennes, where he worked at Simmonds Precision Products as an electrical engineer. One of his many projects was contracted for the Apollo space program.
His interests were ham radio-W1HFS, woodworking, gardening and helping others. He helped teach electronics classes at Vergennes Union High School's night classes, taught Sunday school at Vergennes Methodist Church and was a Boy Scout troop leader. Family says he could always be relied upon at a moment's notice.
He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Marie Ganson; two children, Bradley of Kingsville, Md., and Karen of Southington, Conn.; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Shirley Cain of Kansas.
He was predeceased by two sons, Wayne Leslie and Gerald Lawrence; three brothers, Ralph, Elton and Wayne; and five sisters, Sue, Helen, Marjorie, Lois and Maxine.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, at Vergennes Methodist Church. Interment will be in Prospect Cemetery in Vergennes in the spring. There will be no public calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Vergennes Area Rescue Squad, Vergennes Methodist Church, Addison County Home Health and Hospice Inc. or Meals on Wheels.
Leonard A. Carpenter
MIDDLEFIELD, Conn. — Leonard A. Carpenter, 76, died on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, at Connecticut Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. Leonard was born on March 5, 1932, in Bristol, Vt. He was the son of the late Albert and Lena (Witham) Carpenter, and had resided in Middlefield, Conn., for 37 years.
He had attended schools in Bristol and was self-employed as a boat repairman. He was a proud veteran of the Korean War, having served with the U.S. Army. He was an avid collector of old books and loved to build stone walls and family says he had a wonderful sense of humor.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Gladys (Ordway) Carpenter; two daughters, Becky Cousino and her husband John of Meriden, Conn., and Cindy Beckwith and her husband James of Bolton, Conn.; one son, Brian Carpenter of Middlefield; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Tena Ellinwood of Florida and Joan Putnam of Hillsboro, N.H. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother, George Carpenter.
Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1004, Meriden, CT 06450-1004.
Roger Lee Brileya Sr.
FAIR HAVEN — Roger Lee Brileya Sr., 78, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, at Rutland Health & Rehabilitation Center.
He was born in Shoreham on Jan. 24, 1930, the son of Gilbert and Leona Brileya. He received his early education in local Shoreham schools. He joined the U.S. Army in 1948 and was honorably discharged in 1954. He worked at the Fair Haven Texaco from the early 1960s until 1978. He was a truck driver for Goddard Trucking for 14 years until his retirement in 1992.
He is survived by two sons, Roger Brileya Jr. of Benson and Chris Brileya of Maine; a daughter, Audrey McAndrews of Virginia Beach, Va.; three brothers, Jack Brileya of West Rutland, Chester Brileya of Rutland Town and Robert Brileya of Granville, N.Y.; four sisters, Janet Gendreau of Starksboro, Joyce Brileya of Gansevoort, N.Y., Doris Atwood of Rutland and Frieda Beeman of Orwell; and five grandchildren.
He was predeceased by three brothers, Kenneth Jabot, Donald Jabot and Wayne Jabot; and a sister, Rita Patterson.
A private graveside committal service will take place at a later date. There are no public calling hours.
Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to the Fair Haven Rescue Squad, 17 Prospect Street, Fair Haven, VT 05743.
Joseph Quentin Breen
BRANDON — Joseph Quentin Breen, 92, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, at Porter Hospital in Middlebury.
He was born in Hartford, Conn., on Aug. 27, 1916, the son of Daniel and Helen (Buckley) Breen. He married Ruth (Barber) Breen in Hartford on April 23, 1941.
He received his education in Hartford-area schools. He worked in marketing/public relations with his own company, Liaison. He was a former director and "Key Man Award" winner of the Greater Hartford Junior Chamber of Commerce. He was a director of the Hartford Sales Executives Club. He was a past general chairman of the Children Services of Connecticut Horse Show and County Fair.
He served in the U. S. Army during WW II. He held the rank of major in army intelligence and was information officer for the 76th Infantry Division Reserve. He was a past president of the Hartford (Conn.) Army Reserve Officers Association. Mr. Breen was also in the hospitality business with his wife Ruth for 15 years on Cape Cod and in suburban New Jersey. He was past president of the Orleans (Mass.) Board of Trade.
He is survived by his wife Ruth of Brandon; a son, David Breen of Goshen; two daughters, Judith Griswold of Westfield Center, Ohio, and Candace Breen-Lee of Silver City, N.M.; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by four brothers, John, Thomas, Francis and Vincent Breen.
A private graveside committal service and burial, with military honors, will take place in the spring of 2009, at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph.
Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to a charity of one's choice.
Sister Bernadette Aube
WINOOSKI — Sister Bernadette Aube, 85, died Dec. 12, 2008, at Our Lady of Providence Residence after a short illness.
She was born in Charlotte on July 22, 1923, the daughter of Damien and Corrine (Charlebois) Aube.
She entered the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph in 1946. She made her commitment in 1948 and celebrated 60 years this past September.
She held a three-year nursing diploma from Fanny Allen Hospital. She continued her nursing career for several years, serving people in Vermont and Biddeford, Maine. She served as superior in Biddeford for 25 years and then returned to Vermont, where she lived until her death.
She is survived by three sisters, Reina Laberge of South Burlington, Lorraine Mathieu of Williston and Noela Brunet of Vergennes; and her sisters in religion, the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph.
She was predeceased by her parents, four brothers and two sisters.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church in Winooski on Dec. 15. Interment followed at Fanny Allen Cemetery in Colchester.
Madeline Y. Allen
BURLINGTON — Madeline Y. Allen, 75, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, at her home in Burlington.
She was born May 8, 1933, in Sandwich, Quebec, Canada, the daughter of Hector and Florida Mary Chaloux.
She is survived by a daughter, Kathryn Carbino and husband Douglas of Burlington; two sons, Roger W. Allen Jr. and wife Bertha of Bristol, and Dennis Allen and wife Julie of Monkton; a brother, Maurice Chaloux of Barre; four sisters, Rita Benoit of Barre, Lucille Provost and Pauline Marquis of Newport and Gisele Fontaine of Williston; 11 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
She was predeceased by her husband, Roger W. Allen Sr., on Oct. 16, 1991, and by seven brothers and sisters.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Bristol. Interment will be in Mount St. Joseph Cemetery in Bristol. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 77 Hegeman Ave., Colchester, VT 05446.


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Helen Clara Hemsley talks about Found on the Floor
You know the story: The old hippie teacher and the bling-fixated teenagers who do not really understand why I made a piece of jewellery with the function of organizing needles!
Which considerations/thoughts underlie this piece?
I teach at the jewellery and textile department in a school of production. My students love to make bracelets. They tie up/knot one bracelet after another, cutting of the strings as they go along. But they forget that their teacher is obsessed with sustainability, and that I would like to see the remnants be put into use as well. So everyday I collect all the remnants. We have just been working on a big sewing project, and suddenly it was not just pieces of string I found on the floor. A bunch of sewing needles lay glimmering on the floor – an irresistible sight for a recycle maniac like me! That is essentially how I became inspired to create a piece of jewellery out of scraps. It seemed so obvious to me that I had to make a pincushion! I have always loved old-fashioned pincushions, and I know a good embroidery technique, so I simply started embroidering. Of course I was limited in my choice of colours, as well as in the amount of string available, and this has meant a great deal for the construction of the two different parts that constitute the cushion. I decided to make a ring instead of a bracelet, since I really like this "bling bling" effect in a ring. Bling bling combined with a more old-fashioned expression really fits the "balance" that dominates the workshop in the school of production. You know the story: The old hippie teacher and the bling-fixated teenagers who do not really understand why I made a piece of jewellery with the function of organizing needles! But actually, ever since I began making the piece, I have found less scraps of string on the floor!
How can one perceive this piece in relation to your other work?
In relation to materials, technique, concept and aesthetics, Found on the Floor fits perfect with my other work. I often work with storytelling and sustainability, and I often make jewellery from recycled materials or ready-mades. I almost exclusively use this embroidery technique (which I developed during final examination). But actually, Found on the Floor is the first piece made this way, as well as being three-dimensional (my jewellery pieces are usually very flat in their structure!) The ring is simple, but colourful, as well as elegant, but "street". These are qualities that you will always find in my jewellery designs, as well as another little detail that I particularly like: Due to the fact that it is both a pincushion and a ring, the piece combines functionality and decoration.
Physically, it was hard work to make Found on the Floor, and it resulted in bleeding fingers and a broken sewing needle. I was exhausted, but also very happy when I made the last stitch, and when I finally finished, it felt as if I had climbed a mountain!
Which materials and/or techniques have you been using?
Embroidery cloth, thread for knotting, cotton filling, pins and a plastic ring. Embroidery and sewing.
|Found on the Floor
|Object Number:
|6,2 x 8 x 4,5 xcm
|6,2 × 8 × 4,5 cm
|Place of purchase:
|Det Unikke Danske Smykke. 8. juni – 30. august 2013, Kunstetagerne, St. Torv, 9500 Hobro


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Part 1.
I had a craving the other night. It was a very specific craving that, not surprisingly, involved chocolate and I wanted it in cookie form. I knew that I wanted it to be buttery with a texture that crumbles in your mouth as sand would except not as repulsive as the idea of eating sand. Not chewy or crispy nor too complex rather it must be soft and sweet and as fragile as the Christmas ornaments that my 1 1/2 year keeps on shattering.
My craving ceased as I bit into a *store bought* (?!?!! – sometimes I like it when someone else does the baking for me). The texture was perfect and the mini chocolate chips studded throughout provided a depth and rich sweetness that brought me much delight. The peppermint ice cream that I used to wash down the cookie also added to my enjoyment.
It was a shortbread cookie. Traditionally shortbread is made from one part sugar, two parts butter and three parts flour. Classically the flour was oatmeal flour but today it is more common to use white flour. Some people go real crazy and throw in ground rice or cornflour to give the cookie an interesting texture.
The high amount of fat (in this case, butter) gives these cookies their soft and crumbly texture. The butter generously coats the flour limiting gluten formation. The resulting cookie is unbelievably tender and simply melts in your mouth.
The next day the craving returned. My husband kindly sought out the mini chocolate chips from the grocery store while I began to mix.
The recipe I used is an adaptation from Ina Garten. She doesn't shy away from butter and I LOVE her for that. With this recipe's high amount of butter and lack of eggs I knew that it would provide the texture I was craving. I wasn't disappointed.
This dough can be made in advance then rolled into a log. Wrap in wax paper or parchment paper then slice and bake when the craving strikes.
Chocolate Chip Shortbread
adapted from Ina Garten
3/4 pound butter, softened
1 cup sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
12 ounces mini chocolate chips
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In the bowl of an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and 1 cup of sugar until they are just combined. Add the vanilla. In a medium bowl, sift together, with a whisk, flour and salt; then add them to the butter-and-sugar mixture. Mix on low speed until the dough starts to come together. Add the chocolate chips until just mixed in. Roll into a log about 2 inches in diameter. Cover in wax paper or parchment. Chill until firm.
Carefully slice the log into 1/4″ cookies. Place the cookies on an sheet pan covered with parchment. Bake for 11-13 minutes, until the edges begin to brown. Allow to cool to room temperature.
Note: The edges of the shortbread are ever so slightly sharper if you chill the cookies before baking them.
Stay tuned for a slighty savory application of this same recipe. In the meantime start softening some butter and get mixing.
Also, these cookies make for a great addition to your holiday cookie plates. They travel well and pack nicely as a little gift.


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Lindsay's 'Little Turtle' comes back to life
Two famous locals' work united in new book
Vachel Lindsay, a lifelong resident of Springfield, internationally renowned poet and author of 20 books of poetry and stories, was born in 1879. Two years before Lindsay's death in 1931 came the birth of George Colin, now an acclaimed artist who lives in Salisbury. Today the two central Illinois men have their works united in a colorful hardcover children's book, The Little Turtle.
The book features Lindsay's engaging short poem, "The Little Turtle," written in 1918 for his young niece, Martha Wakefield. Lindsay's grandson, Nick Lindsay, approved the poem's use in book form to be published by the Vachel Lindsay Association. The Little Turtle includes a foreword letter by an older Martha that provides the background story to the poem – why Vachel wrote it for her. The book also includes short bios of both Lindsay and Colin.
When the Vachel Lindsay Association board, under the enthusiastic direction of President Lisa Higgs and Vice President Deborah Huffman, was floating around an idea to publish a children's book, Huffman suggested the turtle poem. It had always been Huffman's favorite. A longtime Lanphier English teacher, Huffman had shared it with her students in the same way poem-recipient Martha Wakefield had years before her, after Martha grew up and became a Springfield kindergarten teacher.
Deborah Huffman also shared it with her daughter, Katherine. Katherine even ended up doing her master's thesis on Lindsay. Later, Katherine would be the one to suggest to her mother that they phone a favorite local artist, George Colin, to see if he would illustrate the book. Colin agreed to the venture, painted three prototypes and the VLA readily approved his commission. Higgs set out to tackle all the publication duties, hiring Judy Gilats of Peregrine Graphic Design for the book's design and receiving funding from The Katy Barker Philanthropic Fund of the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation.


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I finally saw the Chevrolet Silverado Reaper beyond the confines of a Photoshop-scape yesterday at the Chicago Auto Show, and learned a few things about it that might make you reconsider writing it off over that wacky face.
To answer your first question, yes, the name and graphic is an intentional troll on Ford. "We love to stoke the Ford guys a little bit" said Ken Lingenfelter, good-heartedly. "You should have seen the comments when we started sharing it."
Oh, I saw the comments— many of you didn't care much for the Chevy Reaper's look when we got our first glimpse at it. Can't say I blame you, the upper-jutting of the grille looks just as awkward in person.
But the next thing Mr. Lingenfelter said to me gave me hope that the Reaper might be more than a flag-waving bromobile. "We've been doing stuff on trucks for a long time, but we haven't been able to advertise it. The people we've been building them for don't want anyone to know they have fast trucks. Think, security types."
I heard that as; 'the Men In Black have been chasing down aliens in Lingenfelter-tuned Tahoes for years.' That's way cool. We had no doubt Lingenfelter knows what's up tuning GM sports cars, but the confirmation that they've been around trucks too lends more much-needed credibility to the Reaper project.
When the new body style Silverado dropped, the timing was right for someone to "fill a void in the market for Chevy enthusiasts seeking a stand-out, supercharged off-road vehicle with head-turning curb appeal," said Matt McSweeney, president, Southern Comfort Automotive.
When asked about Lingenfelter's future in the truck world, Ken's response was equally encouraging; "This is just the beginning." Looks like we can look forward to some more beefed-up GM trucks in the future.
During the presentation, it was confirmed that the Reaper will be sold through Chevrolet dealers, and while each dealer will reserve the right to set prices, the tab is "expected to start in the mid 50,000's."
It was also confirmed, explicitly, that this vehicle was "designed to be driven aggressively" and that it had been driven across a desert test course under the supervision of Fox Suspension in excess of 60 MPH "about 10 MPH shy of a professional Class-8 Off-Road Race Truck" on the same course, so claimed the man with the mic.
I'm still not in love with the styling, but I'm inclined to take anything with Ken's endorsement seriously. Let's see some real-world testing of the Chevy Reaper before we shrug it off.
Images: Brian Williams


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The ring has a comfort fit design on the inside ensuring a smooth feel when on your finger. The Celtic design is a unisex design with a polished finish. Designed by Boru in Dublin and Hallmarked in Dublin Castle Assay Office, Ireland.
Weight: 10.8gms approx.
Width: 7.4mm approx.
Available in UK sizes H - Z+2.
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