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I picked this neat counter display up at a local swap meet years ago. The box was missing half of the units at the time. Over the years I was fortunate enough to find five more NOS boxed ones to complete the display. These really do work well at tightening up the front end of your T.
Appreciate the effort letting everyone enjoy your collection Jay but those would look great on my counter display ! Merry Christmas !
Inventors and their patents for the APCO Anti Rattle devices.
Henry C. Kirk, Jr.
Baltimore, Maryland
Thrust Bearing
Patent number: 1044468
Filing date: Jun 7, 1912
Issue date: Nov 12, 1912
John F. Cavanagh
Providence, Rhode Island
Assignor to Apco Manufacturing Co.
Providence, Rhode Island
Antirattling Device
Patent number: 1610929
Filing date: Jun 5, 1926
Issue date: Dec 14, 1926
As a point of interest, (and somewhat inappropriate use of Jay's thread)
John Cavanagh also patented a 'Coil on Plug' (fired by a distributor) similar
to the coils used on Ford cars and trucks of today - "IN 1911" -
Patent number: 1011884
Filing date: Aug 3, 1911
Issue date: Dec 12, 1911
I use one on my car and like it but I still wonder....Jay, how do you do it?
Thanks again
Steve, I took a better photo of the back board at full res. You can photo shop it, blow it up, print it out and glue it to a backboard for your display room.
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Here it is at forum res.
Thanks Buddy - Ol Pal !
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text: Korean Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Getting to the top of Halla Mountain Speak Korean Now! Korean Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Getting to the top of Halla Mountain Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> General Discussion Forum View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message decibalsrisingJoined: 12 Sep 2012Location: Seoul Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 6:01 pm Post subject: Getting to the top of Halla Mountain Hi guys, planning a trip to Jeju and just wondering how long the actual trek would be and the shortest/easiest route to get there? Is there any cable car available to go up partly? Looking for some helpful "dos and donts" Thanks Back to top Hugo85Joined: 27 Aug 2010 Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 11:35 pm Post subject: You can get a map of the trails in the jeju tourist centers. There's 4 trails ranging from 1.2 km (I think) to 8.6 km with different starting points. I did the 8.6km in winter and it wasn't that hard, maybe 7.5 hours up and down because one of the member was on the bulky side of things. I reckon 5 hours for fit people. Bring water and snacks, though they do sell cup ramen at the halfway mark. They also sell hiking gear at decent price at the base, albeit not in my size. I still bought spikes to get through snow slopes. This is for the 8.6km. Don't show up for the long hike too late as you will need to be back down before the sun is down, if you start at noon they will turn you away at around midpoint probably. Back to top laynamaryaJoined: 01 Jan 2010Location: Gwangjin-gu Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 12:34 am Post subject: Hardest thing I've ever done, physically, but totally worth it. It took us about nine hours, but I don't do tons of hiking. Regular hikers would probably do the round trip much faster. Also, you'll probably want to hang out at the top for a while and take pictures. Both of my hiking companions were stung by bees, so, you know, watch out for that. Try not to smell like flowers. Back to top Drew345Joined: 24 May 2005 Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 3:51 am Post subject: I tried it a long time ago from a bus stop on the east side. It was really long and I couldn't do it. I have talked to others who did it by driving to a parking lot a lot closer and went up no problem. If you are thinking about doing it by bus, you might have a much better shot by doing it by driving yourself rather than by bus. This was about 15 years ago though. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> General Discussion Forum All times are GMT - 8 Hours Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Forums:----------------FAQJob-related Discussion ForumGeneral Discussion ForumOff-Topic ForumTravel ForumCurrent Events ForumTechnology ForumBuy/Sell/Trade Forum You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Contact Dave's ESL Cafe Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved. Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group TEFL International Supports Dave's ESL Cafe


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The promise of Thunderbolt connectivity has been around for a couple of years now. Today, Thunderbolt is finally finding its way to the PC platform in the form of motherboards from ASUS and MSI. First unveiled as "Light Peak" at the Intel Developer Forum in 2009, the technology started out as a way to connect multiple devices to a system over a fiber optic cable (hence the 'light' in the name), though the final products have changed the implementation slightly.
The first prototype implementations actually used a USB-style connection and interface. It further required fiber optic cables. When it was renamed to Thunderbolt and then released in conjunction with a new lineup of Apple MacBook laptops, not only did the physical interface move to a mini-DisplayPort connection but the cable was made to use copper rather than fiber. Without diving too far into the reasons and benefits of either direction, the fact is that the copper cables allow for modest power transfer and are much cheaper than fiber optic variants would be.
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WHOI's research vessel Knorr covered 3,812 nautical miles in waters around Iceland on an expedition that confirmed the existence of a new-found ocean current, the North Icelandic Jet. (Photo[ MORE ]
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WHOI physical oceanographer Bob Pickart (left) was the expedition's chief scientist. Kjetil Våge (right) was a co-principal investigator. Våge, who was Pickart's former graduate student at WHOI, is now a scientist at the University of Bergen in Norway.[ MORE ]
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A decade into the 21st century, scientists have confirmed the existence of a new and apparently crucial ocean current on the face of the Earth. International teams led by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) oceanographer Bob Pickart verified the previously unknown current near Iceland in 2008 and returned in 2011 to determine how it is formed.
The current, called the North Icelandic Jet, is not merely a curiosity. Though relatively narrow, it is an important cog in the global oceanic conveyor of currents that transports equatorial heat to the North Atlantic region and tempers its climate. Learning how the current operates offers insights into potential monkey wrenches that could disrupt ocean circulation and lead to further climate changes.
Initial evidence for the unknown current came in 1999 when Héðinn Valdimarsson and Steingrímur Jónsson from the Icelandic Marine Research Institute (MRI) used instruments measuring water velocity to detect a flow of dense water north of Iceland. But confirmation had to wait until 2008, when Pickart led a research cruise to the region aboard the WHOI research vessel Knorr. Taking detailed measurements of water properties and velocity, Pickart and colleagues from WHOI, MRI, and the University of Bergen in Norway confirmed the North Icelandic Jet, publishing their findings in Nature Geoscience in 2011.
But why was it there?
Pickart consulted WHOI colleague Michael Spall, who specializes in using numerical models to investigate ocean circulation. Incorporating known data and the laws of physics, Spall's model painted a picture that could explain the North Icelandic Jet. In a sense, it was a tail-end tributary of a great river of water in the ocean, the Gulf Stream.
The Gulf Stream conveys huge amounts of warm, salty water from the tropics to the North Atlantic, where it meets cold air in winter, releases its heat to the atmosphere, and warms the region. As the water becomes colder, it becomes denser; it sinks toward the seafloor and flows back southward, driving the lower limb of a big loop, often called the global ocean conveyor. Waters in the conveyor then flow around the entire planet, eventually rise, and circle back into the Gulf Stream. Like a planetary plumbing system, the conveyor pumps water and heat around the globe and regulates Earth's climate.
In the North Atlantic, the Gulf Stream diverges: The Norwegian Atlantic Current bends east to warm the United Kingdom and Scandinavia; a smaller current called the North Icelandic Irminger Current veers around the west of Iceland. The latter current was thought to dissipate north of Iceland with little or no further impact on ocean circulation. But Spall's model indicated that the North Icelandic Irminger Current sheds eddies that cool and disperse within the swirling Iceland Sea Gyre north of the island.
Spall, Pickart, and Kjetil Våge, Pickart's former graduate student at WHOI, now at the University of Bergen, proposed that the newly formed cold, dense water subsequently leaks out of the gyre, coalescing and sinking to form the deep North Icelandic Jet. This constitutes a local overturning loop in which warm surface water flowing north—the North Icelandic Irminger Current—is transformed into the deep, cold southward flow of the North Icelandic Jet.
To test this hypothesis, Pickart returned to the region aboard Knorr in 2011 with a team of researchers from WHOI, Iceland, Norway, and the Netherlands. Covering 3,812 nautical miles, they measured current velocities and water temperatures and salinities, precisely mapping the boundaries of North Icelandic Jet. They confirmed that it indeed forms north of Iceland and flows south to join the East Greenland Current.
Until now, the accepted theory was that only the East Greenland Current drove the lower limb of the conveyor in this region. Pickart and colleagues have now established that the North Icelandic Jet is a distinct current that supplies about half of the total water, as well as the densest water, that flows southward through the Denmark Strait, helping to drive the ocean conveyor.
As such, the North Icelandic Jet is part of a previously unknown regional loop of warm-to-cold water transformation in the larger loop that regulates Earth's climate. As scientists strive to predict how rising global temperatures could disrupt the balance of the oceanic machinery and its impacts on climate, it's crucial to know where all the integral parts are and how they work.
This research was funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and The Research Council of Norway.


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Summer beach season is already here, but don't let your fat and weight loss goals fall by the wayside just because you've missed the sunshine deadline. We all know the only sure way to lose weight: move more and eat less, but who doesn't want an inside tip into maximizing their weight loss potential?
As previously reported by the Inquisitr, a recent study done at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine concluded that mice who ate high-fat diets didn't gain weight compared to those on normal diets. If you are thinking that's good news, think again. Researchers concluded that the lack of increasing mouse waist lines wasn't a good thing. According to the researcher's conclusion, the mice didn't gain weight because the high salt content of the food they ate wrecked their digestive system. Therefore the mice couldn't get fat, because they couldn't digest fat. Before you consider that a last ditch effort to peel off pounds, remember that diets high in salt can lead to high blood pressure, a leading contributor to cardiovascular disease.
Still, a high-fat diet for weight loss isn't as outlandish as it may sound. You may know this diet by a few other names: Atkins, Ketogenic, or Paleo. With these so-called fad diets, it comes down to macro nutrient manipulation. In a recent article Huffington Post UK noted that macro nutrient manipulation can increase weight loss, particularly when tied to daily activity.
"You should also cycle your macro-nutrients according to the energy expenditure of a given day. For example, training days should typically represent a higher intake of carbs in relation to fat, whilst rest days would be better suited to a higher intake of fat as opposed to carbohydrate."
Shape magazine elaborates on macro nutrient manipulation. The human body pulls energy more readily from carbs than from fat. The difference isn't noticeable if you are chained to a desk for eight hours a day, but if you need a burst of speed, a high-fat diet could leave you in the dust. However, there are added benefits to a higher-fat diet, provided they are from good fats. Healthy fats don't spike blood sugar as they are digested just as simple carbohydrates do. That could spell the end of sugar highs and mid-afternoon crashes.
But, that doesn't give anyone free license to chow down on burgers and hot dogs at the next summer barbecue. Remember, a high-fat, low-carb diet works best if salt intake is kept within guidelines. So fill your plate with grilled veggies and leans meats, but hold the bun and the high sodium potato chips.
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stubby wrote:Yep. I've been trying to figure out over the course of this weekend (in between taxes) when's the best time to schedule it in. Which minifig would you like to see immortalized? (In the art sense I mean, not the Warhead sense... necessarily.)
Tzan wrote:Quantumsurfer wrote:I generally agree with TzanWarhead wrote:I agree with QuantumSmurfer.
I agree with Warhead.
stubby wrote:If it turns out nice enough, it might replace the Skully Grail painting as the headpiece for the Minifig Weapons chapter. But it's still in sketch stage, so a lot of the details could change before I take it to finish.
Killer Karetsu wrote:You won the contest, you deserve it.
It's going to be awesome. I also like how you made the rubberband with RAGE.
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Obituaries September 26, 2012
Howard "Red" Adams
Howard "Red" Adams, 92, a summer resident of Barton and a winter resident of Georgetown, Massachusetts, died peacefully on September 18, 2012, in Newport.
Mr. Adams was born on October 4, 1919, in Webster, Massachusetts, the only child of James Adams and Lillian Townsend Adams. He grew up in nearby Uxbridge, graduated from Uxbridge High School, and later attended Worcester Trade School.
During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army Coastal Patrol, stationed in Ellsworth, Maine, and later was a corporal and sharpshooter in the infantry of the 3rd Division, 7th Army under General George Patton. He saw action in French Morocco, Italy, France, Austria and Germany, and was proud to have served on several missions with Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier of that war.
Mr. Adams married Miriam Doane Stranger in 1948 and became stepfather to her two adult children, Marilyn Stranger and Walter Verne Stranger. He and his wife moved from Ellsworth to Georgetown in 1950, and he began his career as a machinist at United Shoe Machinery in Beverly.
In 1954 they bought a summer cottage in a remote area of northern Maine where the hunting and fishing was excellent. They replaced that cottage in 1977 with another at Crystal Lake in Barton where, following Mr. Adam's retirement in 1982, they lived each year from May through October.
For most of his life, Mr. Adams was an avid fisherman and he was a longtime member of the Georgetown Fish and Game Association. He also enjoyed playing, coaching, and watching baseball.
Mr. Adams always tried to be a good neighbor and friend and was fortunate to be surrounded by both.
In recent years in Barton, he especially enjoyed the camaraderie and card games at the Barton Senior Center. In Georgetown, he looked forward every day to coffee, a muffin, and laughter with his many friends at Theo's Restaurant.
Mr. Adams is survived by his four grandchildren: Dale Manos of Sierra Vista, Arizona, Valerie Manos Lounsbury and her husband, Bill Collins, of Lost River, West Virginia, Pamela Stranger Longo and her husband, Bob, of Longs, South Carolina, and Dana Stranger and his wife, Pat, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania; by his nine great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
He will be missed by his "adopted family" in Barton: Jack and Dorothy Ruggles, Lyndsay Ruggles Sykes and her husband, Barry, and their daughter Avery, and goddaughter Laura Ruggles Nye and her husband, Andrew.
Mr. Adams was predeceased by his beloved wife, Miriam, in 1990, his stepdaughter, Marilyn, in 2003, and his stepson, Walter, in 2011.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 4, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 12 Elm Street in Barton. Friends may visit at the funeral home on October 4 from 2 p.m. until the hour of the service.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Adams' memory may be made to the Barton Senior Center, 17 Village Square, Barton, Vermont 05822.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch.com.
Leopold J. Lehoux
Leopold J. Lehoux, 92, of Newport died in Barton on Thursday, September 20, 2012.
Mr. Lehoux was born on January 23, 1920, in Thetford Mines, Quebec, a son of Leonidas and Maria (Jolen) Lehoux.
In 1959 he moved to North Troy, where he owned and operated a dairy farm. He married Irene Desroches on August 31, 1952.
Mr. Lehoux also worked as a carpenter for many years for several contractors. In 1975 he went to work for Newport Furniture Parts and retired after 12 years. He also served in the Canadian Army from 1941 to 1945.
Mr. Lehoux was a very active member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church and for several years helped as an usher and server of the alter. He was past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Gibbons Council #2285 of Newport.
He is survived by his daughters: Ginette Perry and her husband, Roland, of Lyndonville and Claire O'Rourke and her husband, Michael, of Marion, Ohio; by the following grandchildren: Jennifer Langer and her husband, David, of Portland, Oregon, Christopher Perry of Portland and Kevin Perry of Stowe; by his great-granddaughter Aysha Langer of Portland; and by his brothers: Raymond, Edouard, Marcel, and Lucius; and by his sisters: Noella Desmaris and Eveline Therrien, all of Quebec.
He was predeceased by his wife on January 9, 2012, and by his brothers Alfred and Daniel and his sisters Cecile Lehoux, Eloise Delisle, and Denise Denoyner.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 29, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Newport, where a Mass will be celebrated. Interment will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery in North Troy.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Priest Benefit Fund, Charitable Fund, Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington, in care of Katlyn Miller, P.O.Box 2226, South Burlington, Vermont 05403.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch.com.
Ryan A.D. Leonard
Ryan A.D. Leonard, 29, of Derby, died suddenly on September 18, 2012, in Burlington. He was born July 8, 1983, in St. Johnsbury, a beloved son of Bruce and Lynda (Frost) Leonard.
He graduated from North Country Union High School in the class of 2003. He entered the U.S. Army where he was deployed twice to Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2011 he married Melissa Whittemore, who survives him.
As a young man, Mr. Leonard learned the rewards of giving of himself. He volunteered for several years to the American Legion Christmas for the Lonely Program by helping in the kitchen. He was a member of the Boy Scouts, Newport Ambulance Explorer Post, the American Red Cross Disaster Team, and the Newport Church of the Nazarene youth group. Mr. Leonard enjoyed fund-raising for these groups. It was this drive and energy that empowered him to pursue his ultimate goal of deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan.
In his free time, Mr. Leonard enjoyed spending time with his family and his children. He enjoyed the outdoors, loved hunting and hoped, one day, to shoot a ten-point buck. He had fun fishing with his kids. He loved his kids and he loved his truck.
Mr. Leonard loved all of his brothers-in-arms, whether they were ones he served with or ones he met in passing.
He loved helping his friends even if they didn't ask for help. He enjoyed being himself around his friends.
Mr. Leonard learned his passion for cooking from one of his best friends. He was always willing to offer his opinion, was strong willed, and willing to fight for what he wanted.
He enjoyed bonfires and having small get-togethers with his friends and family. He often watched the stars at night wondering what was out there.
He was greatly loved by almost everyone who knew him. Mr. Leonard hated showing his sensitive side and he was always putting on the "I'm tough" attitude, but everyone who knew him, knew who he really was.
He wouldn't want a teardrop shed, but instead would want the good times people had with him remembered, whether it be from childhood mischief to his adult life.
We all will remember and love him.
Mr. Leonard is survived by his wife, Melissa Leonard, of Derby; by his children: Ryan J. Leonard, Natasha Leonard, Katie Whittemore-Leonard, Jonathan Whittemore, and Jacob Whittemore; by his parents, Bruce and Lynda Leonard of St. Johnsbury; by his ex-wife, Jennifer Birch-Leonard, and her son, Devon Birch, both of Newport; by his sisters: Amy Frost of North Troy, Melissa Ann Leonard and Samantha Leonard all of St. Johnsbury; by his many aunts, uncles, and grandparents from both sides of the family; by his brother and sister-in-laws; and by his best friend, Josh LaClair, and his mother, Edna LaClair-Petit.
He was predeceased, in 1986, by his brother, Hunter.
Funeral services for Mr. Leonard were held on September 24 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend James Gamble officiating. Mr. Leonard was interred at the Derby Center Cemetery with full military honors.
Should friends wish, contributions in his memory may be made to Family Readiness Group, in care of SFC Urie, 540 Union Street, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch.com.
Ann Marie Letrick
Ann Marie Letrick, 87, of Island Pond died on September 18, 2012, in Newport.
Mrs. Letrick was born August 21, 1925, in Island Pond, a daughter of Michael Joseph Carbonneau and Zelma Marie (Hurley) Carbonneau.
She was predeceased by her husband, John George Letrick.
She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. In her early years she was a gifted athlete and loved the out of doors, actually swimming the length of Island Pond. She graduated from Brighton High School and was a member of St. James Catholic Church.
Mrs. Letrick lived in Drayton Plains, Michigan, for 27 years then moved back to her native Island Pond after raising her children.
She loved playing cards, playing Bingo, and watching her favorite game shows. She took great pride in Island Pond and enjoyed helping her friends decorate the town for the holidays. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
A heartfelt thank you to all those who cared for Mrs. Letrick in her last years, especially her devoted sister, Patricia Carbonneau. She had a most giving and loving heart and will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by her children: Patricia Pelletier-Jones and her husband, James, and William Pelletier and his wife, Beverly; by her grandchildren: Janet, David, Aimee, Adriana, and Breea; and by her great grandchildren: Zane, Ansel, and soon-to-be-born Nova; by her sister Patricia Carbonneau; by her brother, John Carbonneau, and his wife, Elaine; and by her former daughter-in-law, Patricia-Lichvar-Pelletier.
Mrs. Letrick will be cremated and a remembrance gathering will be held at the convenience of the family.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch.com.
Robert A. Picken
Robert A. Picken, 72, of Brownington died on September 19, 2012, at his home.
He was born November 9, 1939, in Wilder, a son of Arthur and Beatrice (Wheeler) Picken. On April 9, 1960, he married Shirley Vance, who survives him. Mr. Picken was employed as a truck driver for Mowers News in White River Junction, where he retired in 2002.
Among his hobbies he enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and attending family gatherings. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Picken, of Brownington; his children: Alan Picken of South Royalton, Steven Picken and his wife, Cathy, of Sharon, and Elizabeth Picken of Brownington; by his grandchildren: Michael Perkins, Robert Perkins, Jessica Picken, Alan Picken Jr., Andrew Picken, Steven Picken Jr., Megan Mae Picken, Mary Elizabeth Rhodes, and Jonah Rhodes; by his five great-granddaughters; by his brothers and sisters: Norman Picken and his wife, Linda, of White River Junction, William Picken and his wife, Noreen, of Texas, Norma McClelland of White River Junction, and Saundra Koloski and her husband, Henry, of Quechee; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a sister, Thelma Johnson.
A gathering will be held at the Happy Hour Restaurant in Wells River on Sunday, September 30, from 1 to 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, Inc., 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch.com.
Theodore "Ted" J. Quintin
Theodore "Ted" J. Quintin, 73, of Montgomery Center died on September 21, 2012, at his home.
Mr. Quintin was born September 5, 1939, in Houlton, Maine, a son of Romeo and Hilda (Norway) Quintin.
He graduated from Sacred Heart High School, class of 1957, and attended Norwich University.
He was honorably discharged as a reserve commissioned officer of the Army. He was owner and operator of Granny Grunts, and the Grampa Grunts Lodge, Granny's Too Restaurant, and the Thirsty Boot Bar and was a pillar of the community in Montgomery Center for 40 years.
Mr. Quintin was a member of the Jay Peak American Legion Post #28, and was the first paid ski patroller at Jay Peak. He loved the action of playing cards, especially bridge, Texas hold 'em, and craps. He will be sadly missed by family and friends.
He is survived by his children: Jay Quintin and his girlfriend, Wara Cerretti, of Lake Tahoe, California, Brad Quintin and his wife, Greta, of Montgomery Center, Karie Quintin and her boyfriend, Travis Startwell, of Montgomery Center; by his grandchildren: Brody, Kayden, and Mason Quintin; by his sister Carol Ann Temple and her companion, Wayne Blake, of Newport Center; and by several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his sister Pauline Dubois.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 27, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport.
Friends may call at the funeral home on September 27 from noon until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Jay Peak American Legion Post #28, 254 Dominion Avenue, North Troy, Vermont 05859.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch.com.
Emile P. "Skinny" Royer
Emile P. "Skinny" Royer, 84, of Irasburg died suddenly on September 18, 2012, at his home in Irasburg.
He was born April 14, 1928 in Barton at the home of his parents, Clement and Melina (Poiré) Royer. On April 11, 1953, he married Jeannette C. Bernard, who survives him.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a self-employed logger and worked at the Ethan Allen furniture plant in Orleans.
He was a member of the American Legion Post #23 in Orleans and the VFW Post #798 in Newport, and DAV Post #22. He was also a member of the Orleans Rod and Gun Club. He was a parishioner of the Most Holy Trinity Parish in Irasburg.
Mr. Royer's hobbies included hunting, and fishing, and listening to his favorite baseball team, the Boston Red Sox. He also coached Little League baseball and the Irasburg Ranger softball team.
He is survived by his wife, Jeannette C. (Bernard) Royer; by his sons: Stephen A. Royer and his wife, Diane, of Irasburg, Michael J. Royer and his fiancé, Lisa Dubois, of Derby, Paul C. Royer and his wife, Lori, of Newport, Rene J. Royer and his wife, Kimberly, of Irasburg, Randy J. Royer and Sue Mitchell of Irasburg, Anthony (Tony) Royer of Barre, and Christopher Royer and his wife, Betsy, of Coventry; by his daughters: Angela (Royer) Allard and her husband, Larry, of Irasburg, and Catherine M. Royer of Irasburg; by his grandchildren: Steve, Monique, Tanya, Tasha, Tricia, Michael, Travis, Trevor, Kiana, Andrea, Lisa, Rene, Brandon, Tyler, Jenna, Jaime, Andrew, Meagan, Alicia, Randi, and Devin; by his great-grandchildren: Alyssa, Dominic, Dylin, Ariel, Michael, Rayven, Keagan, Ashlynn, Talea, Natalie, and Braelynn; by his brothers: Ernest Royer and his wife, Virginia, Raymond Royer and his wife, Lucille, and Andrew Royer and his wife, Annette; by his sister-in-laws: Priscilla Royer, Norine Royer and Irene Bond; by many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and by his beloved cat Lily.
He was predeceased by his brothers: Hector, Victor, Clairmont, Burton, Phillip Sr, by two sisters: Emma and Gertrude; and by his brother-in-law Richard Bond.
Funeral services were held on September 21 at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Orleans with the Reverend Yvon Royer celebrating a Mass. Interment followed in St. Theresa's Cemetery in Orleans with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Paul's School, 85 St. Paul Lane, Barton, Vermont 05822, to the Orleans Rod and Gun Club, P.O. Box 203, Orleans, Vermont 05860, to the American Legion Post #23, P.O. Box 72, Orleans, Vermont 05860, or to Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch.com.
Eileen Wiggett
Eileen Alys Wiggett died peacefully on September 22, 2012, in Newport.
She was born January 26, 1932, to Florence and Edward Darby in Woodsville, New Hampshire.
She was full of life and love from an early age. In high school she was a cheerleader, basketball player, editor of the school newspaper, the lead in the school musical her senior year, and earned the alumni award for leadership. After graduation, she was trained as a Western Union clerk and worked in Washington, D.C., at the Pentagon.
She later graduated from Lyndon State College with a bachelor of arts in music education, and so began her lifelong passion for the arts.
She married Henry Roland Wiggett and they had five children together. She was predeceased by Henry and two of her children: Tracy and Michael.
She is survived by her three remaining children: Danny, Susan, and Neil; and by 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Some of her favorite pastimes were singing, playing the piano, dancing, reading, watching musicals, and painting. She devoted many faithful years of service to her church through various callings including pianist, Sunday school teacher, and stake missionary. She was a bright light and a beautiful spirit and she will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 29, at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Derby. A private family burial will be held immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Stawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch.com.


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By Shawn Langlois
A few relatively quiet days in equity markets, coupled with some cheek-chewing over the fragile state of the Chinese economy, and copper gets launched into the spotlight.
The not-so-precious metal on Monday banged to its lowest point since back in July, bringing its year-to-date dip to 10%. This morning, it's in partial rebound mode, but that doesn't change the fact that copper is the worst performing of all 34 commodities tracked by Bloomberg in 2014.
Clearly, the experts have their topic to wax expertly over today, and they're not disappointing. Bears have the upper hand from a technical perspective, and one of them is our call of the day, saying a 30% drop isn't out of the question. That's good news for hedge funds that flipped to bearish from bullish just last week.
Barclays, however, believes the physical market is nearing a bottom. "All eyes are now on the main pillar of demand, the power sector, to see if the grid will reach its ambitious spending targets for the year," analyst Sijin Cheng said.
But copper is hardly sexy enough to hold the attention of the masses for long. It's equities that investors (retail ones, anyway) are toiling to figure out.
Really, why bother? If you're tired of the daily machinations of an uncooperative market, the solution is as simple as it is foolproof. 1) Start a high-frequency trading firm. 2) ??? 3) Sit back and get rich. More on this slam dunk below.
Key market gauges: Let's start with the obvious. High-grade copper for May delivery /quotes/zigman/678457/realtime HGK4 is bouncing back, though there's still plenty of making-up to do. As has been the trend lately, futures on the Dow /quotes/zigman/14515889/realtime YMH4 and the S&P /quotes/zigman/20258903/realtime ESH4 are trading barely higher. Asia /quotes/zigman/6959860/realtime XX:ADOW managed to sneak in some gains, while Europe /quotes/zigman/2380150/realtime XX:SXXP is mostly directionless.
Earnings: Not much in the way of good news for the earnings-season leftovers. Urban Outfitters /quotes/zigman/55244/delayed /quotes/nls/urbn URBN is getting pitched after its report, along with United Natural Foods /quotes/zigman/61530/delayed /quotes/nls/unfi UNFI and Fuel Tech /quotes/zigman/103319/delayed /quotes/nls/ftek FTEK .
Dick's Sporting Goods /quotes/zigman/310940/delayed /quotes/nls/dks DKS rose 1.8% after profit rose nearly 7%, while American Eagle Outfitters /quotes/zigman/183513/delayed /quotes/nls/aeo AEO dropped 4.6% after results disappointed. See Earnings Wall.
The buzz: La Jolla Pharma /quotes/zigman/28624755/delayed /quotes/nls/ljpc LJPC shares are up more than 66% after the micro-cap biotech said its study for a chronic kidney disease treatment showed a statistically significant improvement. The ticker has been a top-trender on StockTwits for less, so it's no surprise that it's perched in pole position this morning.
The National Bank of Greece /quotes/zigman/17426797/delayed /quotes/nls/nbg NBG is another one grabbing all sorts of attention overnight. The stock surged double-digits on Monday after Deutsche Bank initiated coverage with a buy. It's up again this morning.
Then there are the fuel cells, staples on the StockTwits pages in recent weeks. Ballard Power /quotes/zigman/42587/delayed /quotes/nls/bldp BLDP and Plug Power /quotes/zigman/5142101/delayed /quotes/nls/plug PLUG continued their freakishly strong run of late with more gains. And guess what. They're both up again premarket. If you're bent on talking bubbles, these stocks might be a good place to start.
Small-business sentiment slumped in February, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.
The chart of the day: The rise of the machines. Check out this mind-boggling chart of how many money-losing days high-frequency trading firm Virtu has logged since 2009. One. One negative day for this soon-to-be public company out of 1,238 sessions. As Zero Hedge says, this "confirms beyond a reasonable doubt that there is a two-tier market: One in which the HFTs just never lose, and one for everyone else, well: who would want to play in a casino so explicitly rigged?"
The call of the day: The descending triangle seen below is a bright and shiny red signal for copper, warns Peter Brandt of Factor Research. If it ends up closing below $3 a pound, we could be in store for a $2.04 target. "If you are like me, I would say that shorting a 25-cent decline would be a difficult trade to execute," he said. "Yet, oftentimes the most difficult trades to enter become the most profitable trades."
Random reads: Tough day in court for "Blade Runner", but are you buying it?
Facebook /quotes/zigman/9962609/delayed /quotes/nls/fb FB , where you can get in touch with old friends, post adorable pictures of your kids doing ballet and buy kidneys on deal.
Barry Bonds is looking more like Pirates Barry than Giants Barry these days.
Beware the angry Himalayan … cat.
Dying child denied a drug that could help save his life.
As for one of baseball's real heroes, here's a chat with Babe Ruth's 97-year-old daughter. "Yankee Stadium belonged to him, and he belonged to the people."
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text: News & Events / News print News View All Faculty General Students Alumni RSS Feeds YEAR 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 « Back 08.22.12 Douglas Buckley '13 Wins American Bankruptcy Institute's Law Student Writing Competition Douglas Buckley '13 was the third place winner of this year's highly competitive American Bankruptcy Institute's Law Student Writing Competition. Buckley's paper, "Loss Mitigation in Bankruptcy: Judge-Made Programs that Need More Support," was published in the Consumer Bankruptcy Committee's (ABI) June newsletter. "Hundreds of applicants submitted their papers to the competition, so it makes me very proud to be selected representing Brooklyn Law School," said Buckley. "The honor is a tribute to the Law School's terrific bankruptcy curriculum." In addition to recognition and publication of his paper, Buckley received a one-year ABI membership and a cash award sponsored by McGuireWood LLP. Beginning with the foreclosure crisis, Buckley addresses the limitations of, and steps taken to strengthen, loss mitigation. "While corporations and those who own vacation homes may modify mortgages on real property," Buckley wrote, "the bankruptcy code singles out owner-occupied residential property as the only category of property for which the related loan cannot be modified in bankruptcy." Buckley agrees that loss mitigation programs, when faced with a colossal housing crisis, succeed in meeting the modest expectations placed on them, but major limitations remain and their removal would help increase the overall success rate of loss mitigation. These limitations include unequal access to loss mitigation programs, the lack of a statutory basis for creating these programs, and the lack of incentives for mortgage lenders to modify home loans. He concludes that these limitations should be formally addressed by Congress and the Consumer Financial Protection Board. Buckley likens bankruptcy law to putting together a big puzzle. "Whether it is an individual or a company you are representing," he explained, "as an attorney, you are challenged with determining how to put all the structural pieces together again to fix the financial problem." He credits Professor Michael Gerber for encouraging his interest in the area of bankruptcy. "I took Professor Gerber's Business Reorganizations class, which was instrumental to my education. He was also always quick to point out any extracurricular or networking opportunities to help me shape my career," said Buckley. Buckley currently serves as the Brooklyn Law Review's Associate Managing Editor for the 2012-2013 academic year. This summer he interned for the Chief Bankruptcy Counsel at the Securities and Exchange Commission, Division of Enforcement. After completing Law School, Buckley hopes to eventually work at a local bankruptcy firm or for a government bankruptcy agency. Email this article Share Read the latest issue of Brooklyn Law Notes


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Dnhdesigns necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 227 diseños de 44 diseñadores freelance.
I've just created a new Company (Investive) and now I need an Identity for it. To start with, I need a Logo (Phase 1). Once this has been designed I'll also need a Stationary Kit developed (Phase 2) which will comprise of Business Cards, Letterheads, PowerPoint Slides, etc...
Investive as a Company focuses on creating strong, attractive financial returns to Investors through Property Investments. This is achieved through Renovations, Sub-Divisions and the Construction of new Homes, Units or Townhouses.
Investive offers a range of services - from working closely with clients to help guide them through their own Projects (as a Consultant) through to Project Management for Clients who prefer to sit back while their Project takes shape.
Additionally, Investive runs its own Projects which Private Investors have the ability to Joint Venture in, providing above market returns.
The Logo – A recognisable Image/Symbol that once seen, represents the following:
- Trusted, Successful and Driven Company
- Clean, Fresh and Modern Image (corporate branding)
- Confident, Strong and Attractive Financial Returns
- 'Gen Y' Funk with a touch of Entrepreneur thrown in
The Logo will mainly be displayed on presentation material (PowerPoint Slides, Business Cards, Website, etc) however I'd also like to have the ability to make up some shirts. I don't want the 'embroidery' to limit your logo designs tho – so please keep this as an after thought (maybe have a simple second flat image that could be used for t-shirts should this be required).
Ideally I need a Trusted, Clean, Modern, Fresh design that gives confidence to the Investor to buy into or use my company. I don't want a typical 'Box House with Triangle Roof' as the Logo, however the idea of 'Building/Construction' is ok. I don't want a Dollar sign symbol, however as a suggestion a 'Gen-Y' stylised 'i' inside an @ symbol may also work.
I don't want to limit your creativity tho, so please don't limit your designs to the 2 options mentioned above – Go Nutz, Get Creative and Impress Me !!
As for Colours - Blue, Grey, White, Black, Yellow, Green, Orange...but I don't need all of these, they are just some options to start working with.
Investive needs to appeal to people or other businesses with Money. In this industry, confidence and quality go a long way – first impressions count and the Logo needs to grab their attention from the moment they see it.
I see this as a process of Evolution, I will post detailed comments regarding tweaks and improvement to the designs that strike a chord with me, so feedback is guaranteed to help develop the final product.
PLEASE NOTE: I have added additional comments for this brief in the comments section of the project, please also read through these - thanks.
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Sara and Adam chose a blue and green color scheme for their vineyard wedding combining both of their favorite colors for their special day. The wedding had a lot of personal touches by the bride and her mother including the unity ceremony vessel Sara's mother made out of ceramic and all of the desserts and signage for the wedding. The wedding was held at Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula California where they had a gorgeous moonlight ceremony under a gazebo followed by a candlelight reception.
Photography: Cean One PhotographyVenue: Wilson Creek WineryFloral Design: Ambiance DesignsBakery: Jodee's BakeryDJ: Classic Cuts Dj'sCoordination: Classic Touch Events


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Aurizon Holdings Limited (AZJ.AX) shares are on chartist's watch as the stock is edging below the MACD Histogram zero line. Current levels place the share price around 4.51, while the MACD indicates a bearish trend.
The MACD-Histogram is an indicator of an indicator. In fact, MACD is also an indicator of an indicator. This means that the MACD-Histogram is four steps removed from the price of the underlying security. In other words, it is the fourth derivative of price.
- First derivative: 12-day EMA and 26-day EMA
- Second derivative: MACD (12-day EMA less the 26-day EMA)
- Third derivative: MACD signal line (9-day EMA of MACD)
- Fourth derivative: MACD-Histogram (MACD less MACD signal line)
The base for this indicator is the security's price. It takes four steps to get from the actual price to the MACD-Histogram. Chartists should keep this in mind when analyzing the MACD-Histogram. It is an indicator of an indicator. Therefore, it is designed to anticipate signals in MACD, which in turn is designed to identify changes in the price momentum of the underlying security.
On a typical market day there is no shortage of stock news. Investors are often tasked with trying to decipher which news is worth paying attention to and which isn't. Not only is there plenty of swirling news, there are usually plenty of opinions that follow. Closely following market sentiment can be useful for some, but it may impede others when decisions need to be made. When it comes to dedicated stock research, taking shortcuts may result in disappointing portfolio performance. Investors have to be careful not to be tempted by the hot stocks of the day. Of course, maybe some of those stocks would fit well in the portfolio, but doing individual stock study can help confirm the addition.
Investors may also be looking to gain an edge by following the current technical levels for Aurizon Holdings Limited (AZJ.AX). In terms of Moving Averages, the 50-day is 4.48, the 200-day is at 4.33, and the 7-day is 4.61. Using a longer term moving average such as the 200-day may help block out the noise and chaos that is sometimes created by daily price fluctuations. In some cases, MA's may be used as strong reference points for finding support and resistance levels. Employing the use of the moving average for technical equity analysis is still highly popular among traders and investors. The moving average can be used as a reference point to assist with the discovery of buying and selling opportunities.
Aurizon Holdings Limited (AZJ.AX)'s Williams Percent Range or 14 day Williams %R currently sits at -85.19. The Williams %R oscillates in a range from 0 to -100. A reading between 0 and -20 would point to an overbought situation. A reading from -80 to -100 would signal an oversold situation. The Williams %R was developed by Larry Williams. This is a momentum indicator that is the inverse of the Fast Stochastic Oscillator.
Aurizon Holdings Limited (AZJ.AX) currently has a 14-day Commodity Channel Index (CCI) of -79.30. Active investors may choose to use this technical indicator as a stock evaluation tool. Used as a coincident indicator, the CCI reading above +100 would reflect strong price action which may signal an uptrend. On the flip side, a reading below -100 may signal a downtrend reflecting weak price action. Using the CCI as a leading indicator, technical analysts may use a +100 reading as an overbought signal and a -100 reading as an oversold indicator, suggesting a trend reversal.
Currently, the 14-day ADX for Aurizon Holdings Limited (AZJ.AX) is sitting at 14.48. Generally speaking, an ADX value from 0-25 would indicate an absent or weak trend. A value of 25-50 would support a strong trend. A value of 50-75 would identify a very strong trend, and a value of 75-100 would lead to an extremely strong trend. ADX is used to gauge trend strength but not trend direction. Traders often add the Plus Directional Indicator (+DI) and Minus Directional Indicator (-DI) to identify the direction of a trend.
The RSI, or Relative Strength Index, is a widely used technical momentum indicator that compares price movement over time. The RSI was created by J. Welles Wilder who was striving to measure whether or not a stock was overbought or oversold. The RSI may be useful for spotting abnormal price activity and volatility. The RSI oscillates on a scale from 0 to 100. The normal reading of a stock will fall in the range of 30 to 70. A reading over 70 would indicate that the stock is overbought, and possibly overvalued. A reading under 30 may indicate that the stock is oversold, and possibly undervalued. After a recent check, the 14-day RSI is currently at 46.15, the 7-day stands at 36.96, and the 3-day is sitting at 17.92.
Serious investors are often looking for that next batch of quality stocks to add to the portfolio. Finding quality stocks at a discount can be a tough task, especially with the market trading at such high levels. Many investors will be patiently waiting for a dip to get in on some researched names. Being prepared for any situation may help the investor make those tricky decisions when opportunities present themselves. Nobody can say for sure which way momentum is likely to swing heading into the New Year. Staying on top of the key economic data can help provide a good baseline for stock investing decisions in the near future.
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text: Don Karp, born in 1943, was raised in Syracuse, NY, and lived in Boston and WMass for 20 years before moving to Mexico. He is a college dropout (after eight years in university), an ex-husband, an ex-mental patient, and an expatriate. What's left of him after all of these X's, is thriving in Central Mexico and writing about it.


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Never in a million years would I have thought that I would get excited about vinegar. Vinegar, of all things. Either my life has gotten that dull (lol!) or this vinegar is really that exciting. An eternal optimist, Im going with scenario two. :)
A couple months ago I received a few oil and vinegar samples from Vom Fass. Right away the name intrigued me; it means from the cask and it conjures up an old-world, artisanal feel, doesnt it? I dont know what I was expecting when I tried the samples, but whatever it was, everything I tried exceeded all my expectations. Scratch that; everything blew my mind.
2 Teaspoons Calamansi Vinegar + 1 Cup Sparkling Water = Ultimate Refreshment.
I started with the Waldburg Balsam Calamansi Vinegar. Vom Fass recommends adding 2 teaspoons of this vinegar to 1 cup of sparkling water. Im not altogether unfamiliar with concoctions like this Ive been drinking ginger switchel in the morning for a long time now but still, I wasnt sure Id like it. I chalk my skepticism up to the fact that any time someone tells you to add a shot of vinegar to your drinking water I guess its normal to be a little leery at first.
So anyway, since Im all about trying anything once I happily obliged. I measured out my vinegar and water, gave it a quick stir, and then it was bottoms up. Or maybe more accurately, I took a little sip with trepidation. The lovely scent hit me first; it was beautifully bright and citrusy. One taste and I was completely hooked; hands-down, it is the most refreshing beverage Ive had in a long time. Its flavor is fresh and citrusy with subtle flavor notes, and the bubbles from the sparkling water made it perfect. It tastes like the best fancy soda youve ever had, only minus the sugar and plus the fact that its actually refreshing to drink (soda always leaves me thirsty for water, not feeling refreshed). The wee sample bottle I received was the first to disappear from my pantry, as I couldnt help make this drink just about daily.
I recently discovered that rosemary is fantastic paired with pistachio. And of course cheese doesnt hurt either.
Next up was the Aceto Balsamico de Modena Maletti. Heres what it says about this vinegar on the Vom Fass site: A true work of art, Aceto Balsamico di Modena Maletti is patiently aged in oak barrels to create a thick, natural reduction and its signature aroma, rich with notes of molasses and fruit. Maletti is a full-bodied vinegar with a rich taste of fig and dried cherry, finishing with hints of oak. This vinegar is the perfect complement to fresh fruit, aged cheeses, and ice cream. Try a few drops on seared tuna or flank steak, or drizzled over grilled asparagus. When combined with any of our Extra Virgin Olive Oils in dressings, don't be surprised if you only want salad for dinner.
I can fully attest to that description. This vinegar is unlike any balsamic Ive ever had; its lusciously thick and rich, with various fruity notes. Really, if youre trying to eat more salads this vinegar is the way to go. (But dont stop there I drizzled a little bit of this vinegar on strawberry-vanilla ice cream and it was amazing, and I can think of about 100 different equally delicious uses for it.)
The fruity Waldburg Balsam Pomegranate Vinegar not only made its way to a few salads (most notably a salad with dried cherries, almonds, and chicken that was pan-seared in oil and a touch of this vinegar), but I also used it in a Sweet Honey-Pomegranate Grilled Cheese Sandwich.
Now onto the treat I used in todays recipe: Pistachio Oil. Open this bottle and youll think you died and went to heaven; its sweet, nutty aroma is nothing short of captivating, and if youre anything like me, youll find yourself thinking of new ways to use it that the rest of the day. Ive been using this oil a lot lately in different dishes, and Im finding that it can be the perfect finishing touch for both sweet and savory dishes. It certainly added the perfect special something to this delicious pizza.
- 1 premade (8 to 9-inch) frozen thin pizza crust
- 4 tablespoons (60 g) ricotta cheese
- ½ small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 pinch each salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon Vom Fass Pistachio Oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated parmesan cheese (for garnish)
- A few arugala leaves, torn (for garnish)
- Preheat oven to 375F. Read the pizza crust directions to see if you need to thaw it first or not (the directions on the package I used said the crust didn't have to be thawed).
- Spread the ricotta onto the pizza crust, then top with the onion, pistachio, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Bake until the pizza crust is crisp and the onion is starting to brown in spots, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Drizzle on the pistachio oil and top with the parmesan cheese and arugala. Serve immediately.
Of course I couldnt give such a glowing product review and not share the product with you, so heres the giveaway! One lucky winner will receive the Classic Variety Sampler Set pictured above, which includes samples of the following products: FassZination Hazelnut Oil; Waldburg Balsam Raspberry Vinegar; Chili Infused Sunflower Oil; Waldburg Balsam Mango Vinegar; Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil; Waldburg Balsam Apple Vinegar; Agora Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Aceto Balsamico Gold Vinegar.
You do not need to have a blog to enter this giveaway! To participate, you can do any of the following (please leave a separate comment for each so I can count them as separate entries):
- Leave a comment telling me the most refreshing beverage youve ever had (other than pure water!).
- Leave a comment telling me how youd use pistachio oil.
- Share this giveaway on Facebook and leave a comment here telling me.
- Tweet this giveaway on Twitter and leave a comment here telling me.
This giveaway ends Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 5AM EST. After that the winner will be randomly selected and notified by email. Good luck to all!
Disclaimer: I received samples of the vinegar and oil that I discussed in this post for free from Vom Fass, and they are also providing the prize pack for this giveaway. I was under no obligation to review this product, and as always, opinions stated are my own.


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The spirit of Mercedes' success over the world is not a highly priced roadster, hyper flexible Unimogs, or large luxury sedans; what makes Mercedes so successful is its midsize sedans. Today the Mercedes-Benz E-Class achieves this, but the heritage goes way back to cars having no special letters after their names. In North America it is known as a luxury car, but in other parts of the world, sometimes drivers use it as a taxicab.
Mercedes-Benz's reputation doesn't come from having plush fittings or heavy chrome trim; it earned its reputation by surviving for years pounding the dirt roads and broken pavement. Mercedes cars are sturdy, and it makes them worth the extra money even without luxury or power. The E-Class dates to the 19th century, and the lineage becomes more diverse after World War II when the 170 sedan reentered production. In the post war years, the 170 was kind of archaic but buyers in Europe did not get picky. The first modern version of the Mercedes started it on the way to the E-Class of today.
Dating back to 1953, the 180 shows that Mercedes can compete in the world's automobile market. Having bulbous fenders incorporated into the body design, the W120 marks Mercedes' first auto that features the envelope style. The fenders give the 180 its German nickname, Ponton. Having come a long way from those days, the current Mercedes-Benz E-Class now sets the pace for luxury and technology.
Mercedes-Benz has always been known to produce innovative and luxurious upper-end vehicles, and the E-Class has proven to be a long-time preferred choice in the segment of luxury automobiles. For decades, the Mercedes E-Class has been providing an exciting mix of safety, performance, and comfort with such commendable aspects as cutting-edge technology and vault-like solidity. These have become trademark qualities, synonymous with the Mercedes-Benz craftsmanship and build quality. The automaker also adds in truly impressive standard features such as navigation systems, stability safety systems, entertainment systems, Bluetooth capability, elegant leather seating, and interior trim accents.
Enjoyable to drive, powerful engine options, meticulously built, superb handling capabilities, and the many different body styles in the E-Class offer some of the reasons for the Mercedes-Benz vehicle's continued popularity over the years. The 2012 E-Class offers such a variety of body styles that almost everyone will enjoy one of them in the lineup.
Saying that the Mercedes-Benz E-Class will have an automobile for every personality is putting it mildly when it comes to all of the available choices. The E-Class has four body styles, two trim levels, four different engine choices, along with an array of additional options. Whether shoppers seek a wagon, convertible, coupe, or sedan, the E-Class provides some of the very finest and best vehicles on the market today.
The first generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class officially began with the 300E, then came the 500E sedan for 1992 to 1994, which caught the eye of serious enthusiasts, and the E-Class models have been successful ever since. Incorporating style and simplification, the 300-class received the name E-Class in 1994. The rationalizations of making the numbers align with displacement and the addition of the E in front of those numbers occurred when Mercedes officially presented the E-Class. The returning Cadillac lineup includes the E320 wagon, coupe, and sedan, while the E420 sedan and the E500 sedan join the group.
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class second generation ran for about six years, until 2002. Changes stay minimal, and the vehicles continue to use the four ellipsoid headlamps. The models gain a few inches in length, but the chassis basically remains the same. The debut sedan of 1998 was named the E300D, which stands for the diesel-powered engine, and by 2000, the diesel made its exit. Around the same year, more standard equipment improved safety, such as stability control, rear airbags, and front side airbags.
The E500 sedan leads the initial lineup of third generation Mercedes E-Class models for 2003, along with the wagon and sedan E320. During the year, a new sedan named E55 AMG hit the road with an amazing 469 horsepower supercharged V-8. By 2004, the wagon earned recognition as the new generation of innovation. For the 2005 year, an addition of the wagon occurred; the AMGs all received the name E63, and the diesel E-Class returned after hiatus.
The fourth generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class came to the U.S. in 2010, proudly displaying the new styling direction of Mercedes and continuing to make advancements in the lineup, like the addition of the coupe body style. The 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has an updated grille mesh, relocated ESP controls, and restyled headlight switches. For this year, Mercedes also adds a convertible to the lineup.
2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Luxury, Sedan
2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Convertible, Coupe, Luxury, Sedan
2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Convertible, Coupe, Luxury, Sedan, Wagon
2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Convertible, Coupe, Hybrid, Luxury, Sedan, Wagon
2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Complete Review
2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The huge Mercedes-Benz E-Class lineup (there are at least 11 distinct models) underwent a shakeup for the 2010 model year. Even so, Mercedes makes significant changes for 2012.
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The E-Class cabriolet and the wagon are new to the lineup for 2011. The soft-top convertible, which seats four, comes with the same engines as the sedan -- 3.5-liter V-6 and 5.4-liter V-8 -- and seven-speed automatic. It's designed to keep passengers warm and noise levels down in open-air driving, even when it's cold out. The wagon comes as an AWD V-6 only, with a third row that faces back and a rear air suspension.
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Coupe, Luxury, Sedan
2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Luxury, Sedan, Wagon
For more than two decades, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class was a very successful midsize luxury sedan that created the middle ground between the introductory C-Class and the expensive S-Class.
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a high-performance luxury car that incorporates the very latest safety features.
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class comes as a luxury wagon, as well as the classic four-door sedan.
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a luxury vehicle available in sedan and wagon models.
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedans and wagons offer a lot of features, luxury, performance, handling, comfort, and style.
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Thanks to a modest makeover, the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class now boasts sleeker and sportier lines, more interior space, and a slew of new features.
2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class received a makeover in 1996 to capitalize upon the booming stock market and healthy economy.
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class serves as the marquee sedan of the sleek and smooth German brand.
2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320 is a midlife refresh for the sedan/wagon offered by Mercedes.
1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class marks one of the most well-respected vehicles in the luxury segment of the automobile market.
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is an executive car that has been manufactured with various engine and body configurations over the years.
1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class remains one of the most well-respected vehicles in the luxury segment of the market.
1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The 1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a luxury vehicle that gives a choice between the diesel E300D and the standard E320.
1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The 1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has long been one of the automaker's best-selling vehicles.


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|Phyllis Humphrey
It is our pleasure to welcome Phyllis Humphrey with her new book. She has already received three 5-star reviews!
Phyllis was born in Oak Park, Illinois attended Northwestern University and is a member of Mensa. She is author of nine romance novels, a non-fiction book published by John Wiley & Sons, several short stories and many articles in national magazines.
What Phyl Is Saying...
I have had a long-time interest in the tragedy of the Titanic. This was due in part to the fact that my grandfather emigrated to the U.S. from England on board the New York, a ship the Titanic almost collided with on the first day of its fateful voyage. I collected many books over the years and visited a replica of the ship gaining still more information after the ship's remains were found in 1985.When not writing, I sing and act in local theatrical productions and recently produced, promoted, directed and acted in the play, THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER. It was nominated for several awards and won four, including Best Director.
What Others Are Saying:
Bobby Whitney of The Book Wenches:
Ms. Humphrey has a comfortable and polished writing style that makes the narrative flow effortlessly, bringing characters, settings and events to three-dimensional life. She draws her story with enough detail to imbue it with historical accuracy and realism, but not so much that it detracts from the story itself.
Cold April contains an element of suspense that begins the moment we realize that the ocean liner carrying the characters to America is the Titanic. Even as the romance between the two main characters plays out, we can't help but anticipate what we know to be the fate of the ship and its passengers. And when the climax finally occurs, it is very affecting. Ms. Humphrey's scene of the last moments of the Titanic plunges her readers into the middle of the chaos and the tragedy, taking our breath away. And that means that yes, it made me cry like the ninny I undoubtedly am.
Even if you have read scores of stories set in, on, or around the RMS Titanic, you'll want to give Cold April a shot. Ms. Humphrey has done an excellent job breathing life into history with this romance, and I am very impressed with her storytelling. Her author bio indicates that she has a long-standing interested in the Titanic, and that interest shines clearly through the pages of this novel.
Professional Review by James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief, Midwest Book Review
The tragedy of the Titanic is not just the loss of life, but the shambles of personal stories lost within it all. "Cold April" tells the story of Elizabeth Shallcross, as she cares for the child of Richard Graham on a trans-Atlantic voyage. During her journey, she has many offers of love, but her journey through life and across the oceans will be seriously threatened by the ocean tragedy history remembers most. "Cold April" is a riveting read of Titanic drama, highly recommended.
Back Cover Blurb
Fresh from three years in America, Englishwoman Elizabeth Shallcross has big plans for her future, and they do not include remaining in England as a lowly governess. She agrees, however, to one last obligation. She must accompany Richard Graham, an American widower, and care for his little girl on a luxurious voyage to America. Their ship? The Titanic. On the fateful trip, two men vie for her attention. But when the ship strikes an iceberg, who will survive?
Throngs of people crowded the docks at Southampton. Passengers just disembarking from the ship, and visitors who came to welcome them, shared the space with automobiles and even a few horse-drawn vehicles.
Elizabeth Shallcross hurried through the crush, her eyes darting from side to side. Her hat, although not as wide-brimmed as fashionable women wore those days, covered most of her hair and made scanning the crowd a bit of a challenge. Silently, she berated herself for losing contact with Lord and Lady Wheatly at the last moment, but she'd had to go back to retrieve the gift for her parents she'd purchased in New York.
Suddenly, an arm went around her waist from behind and pulled her violently to one side. A scream started in her throat.
"Please don't be frightened." A male voice spoke close to her ear. "You were about to be run down by that careless lorry driver."
Elizabeth whipped her head around to see a four-wheeled cart in the very spot she'd occupied a few moments before. She could have touched the side of it if she wished.
Her heart still pumping wildly from the incident, she looked up at the man who'd rescued her from being trampled. He was tall and broad-shouldered, yet slender, wearing the unmistakable clothes of a gentleman, including hat and gloves.
His gaze swept over her, and he smiled and bowed. "I must apologize for my rather rough treatment, but it seemed necessary if you were to remain standing."
His accent puzzled her: not quite all English or all American. Having just spent three years in New York, she recognized American accents.
She smiled back at him. "No apology is necessary. On the contrary, it's I who should thank you for keeping me out of harm's way."
He seemed to be in his early thirties and, in her estimation, quite good-looking, especially since he wore no beard or mustache. Thankfully, fewer men those days kept up the practice of sporting facial hair. King George wore a beard, but Mr. Taft, the President of the United States, had only a mustache.
"If I'm not being too bold, may I ask if I may assist you further? You seemed to be searching for someone in this crowd. Perhaps I could find a safer place for you to wait?"
Since he was obviously a gentleman, she had no qualms about telling him the circumstances. "You're right. I am waiting for someone--Lord and Lady Wheatly--with whom I've just returned from America."
He gave a broad grin. "What a coincidence. I came here today to meet them myself. Are you a relative of the Wheatlys?"
"No." She decided quickly that explaining her position would be awkward as well as unnecessary and said no more.
"Forgive me." He touched the brim of his hat. "I should have introduced myself at once. My name is Richard Graham."
"Elizabeth Shallcross."
He took her gloved hand in his. "What a delightful coincidence. Since you are a friend of Lady Wheatly, I expect we shall see a great deal of one another in future. I shall look forward to it."
His smile and the length of time he held her hand in his could mean only one thing. He was flirting with her, obviously wanting to become better acquainted. She'd had admiring glances before and suspected he might, as other men she'd met recently had done, attempt to pursue a closer relationship. His next words confirmed her opinion.
"You say you were with the Wheatlys in America?"
"Yes, I was."
"I understand the Bennetts are planning a welcome-home party for them. No doubt you will be attending." Without giving her time to answer, he went on. "If no one is escorting you to the soiree, may I offer my services in that regard?"
Elizabeth felt her cheeks warm. How marvelous it would be to attend such a party, and in Graham's company at that. However, the acceptance she framed in her mind never became spoken words.
An imposing voice--which she recognized at once as belonging to Lord Wheatly--broke the little tete-a-tete, and Mr. Graham released Elizabeth's hand.
"Richard, my boy," Wheatly said to her companion, "how good of you to come to meet us."
Almost at once, Lady Wheatly appeared behind her husband, both hands occupied holding onto those of her two children. Behind her, a uniformed steward pushed a heavy-duty cart laden with steamer trunks, boxes and leather bags.
Richard Graham bowed again. "Lady Wheatly. Sir. I took the liberty of engaging a large motorcar for your return to London. The rack on top will hold all your luggage. I hope that meets with your approval."
"Capital," Wheatly said. "Very thoughtful of you."
Penelope, who was eight years old, pulled her hand out of her mother's and rushed to Elizabeth's side.
"I see you have met the children's governess," Lady Wheatly said to Graham. "Elizabeth Shallcross, but we call her Beth. We somehow lost touch with one another leaving the ship, but it seems you have found her for us."
After taking Penelope's hand in hers, Beth looked up at Lady Wheatly. "I'm so sorry if I caused you any worry. I returned to my stateroom for the gift I'd purchased for my mother."
During her explanation, Beth watched the smile fade from Mr. Graham's face. She knew exactly what he thought. No doubt an aristocrat, he'd presumed her to be one as well. Now he knew she was only an employee of the Wheatlys'. So much for his offer to be her escort to a party. A knot formed in her midriff. In spite of changing times, the class system was obviously still alive and well in twentieth century England.
A half-hearted smile reappeared on Richard Graham's face. "Yes, Miss Shallcross and I have met." He paused. "However, I'm not sure if there will be room in the motorcar..."
Beth spoke again. "I won't need a ride back to town, Mr. Graham. I expect my parents will be meeting me here very soon."
"Just so," Lord Wheatly said.
Lady Wheatly leaned toward Beth. "But this is au revoir and not good-bye. You remember we have much to discuss, and I shall expect you to call on us in a day or so. When it is convenient and you're rested from the crossing."
"Yes, ma'am." She dropped her gaze, unwilling to look at the others any longer. Why had she allowed herself to be enticed even for a moment when Richard Graham introduced himself earlier? She should have known nothing would come of it. She supposed her three years in New York were responsible for such optimism. Little, if any, class consciousness existed there.
"Well, let us be on our way," Lord Wheatly said. "Richard, is the motorcar nearby?"
Mr. Graham stared at the procession of automobiles threading their way through the slowly-diminishing crowd. "I believe I see it now."
He turned to Beth. "Miss Shallcross, it was a pleasure to meet you."
She detected no warmth in the smile he gave her then, but she nodded her head for an instant and said nothing.
Both Penelope and Charles, who was six, gave her the polite handshakes she'd taught them to give when greeting or parting from others. She watched them enter the large silver limousine, while the steward arranged the luggage on top of the vehicle. She recognized it, from magazine pictures she'd seen, as a Rolls Royce Silver Cloud. Seemingly almost as large as a railroad passenger car, it provided plenty of room for her, especially if Mr. Graham were to sit in the front seat with the chauffeur.
But he apparently preferred not to include her, and the steward placed her own steamer trunk at her feet. Although she chafed at the slight, her common sense told her she didn't want Mr. Graham to see where she lived anyway.
She curtsied to Lord and Lady Wheatly, and they, too, climbed into the vehicle. Richard Graham apparently entered from the other side, and she didn't see him again.
She sighed. Most likely she would never see the man again.
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'Secret' is an adjective here.
Interested in Language
I read the following sentence from NTC's Dictionary of American English Expression:
Instructions about keeping a secret
This is top secret.
Secret is a countable noun. Why doesn't the author use "a' before "top secret."?
'Secret' is an adjective here.
"Top secret" is a classification.
When I wore a uniform, we knew the classifications as TSCRU, pronounced 'Tea-screw'.
Remember - if you don't use correct capitalisation, punctuation and spacing, anything you write will be incorrect.


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Madden 11, FIFA 11 Servers to Shut Down Jan 11th
Due to a lack of online community support, Electronic Arts will be shutting down several servers for older titles this month.
As EA explained, when a game's online component is responsible for, "fewer than 1% of all peak online players across all EA titles," the publisher makes the hard decision to pull sever support for such a game.
Six titles will forever walk into that long, cold night on Jan. 11th. Fortunately, save for the NBA games, all of them are sports titles that have had more recent entries which will continue to keep the online ongoing. Here's a list of the games:
- FIFA 11 for both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, along with FIFA 11 Ultimate Team.
- Madden NFL 11 on the PS3 and 360, as well as Madden 11 Ultimate Team.
- NHL 11 on PS3 and 360, and the NHL 11 Ultimate Team.
- NCAA Football 11 for PS3 and 360.
- NBA Live 11 for PS3 and 360.
- NBA Jam for PS3 and 360.
What do you think of the news? Were any of these games still in your rotation?