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Friday, January 7, 2011
Happy 2011!
On exactly December 1 I was admitted to the hospital, on December 2 I had my appendix removed, on December 3 I was released and spent the entire night throwing up with an allergic reaction to the pain medication (and let me stress that stomach surgery and stiches are not a good mixture with heaving!!). That one night seemed to keep me drained for days. The next week was spent recovering and before the next week was out I had a full blown virus. Turns out that I caught something while I was in the hospital and it was horrible, I am actually still coughing and suffering from a sore throat! But amidst all that we had to get ready for Wren's birthday, finish some patiently waiting client's orders and get prepared to get on a plane on December 22. December 23 was my birthday and we all know how crazy the rest of the month is... so that is where our life has taken us and I am happy to be back in the normal swing of things.
But I thought I would share some photos from our holidays before we continue with our regularly scheduled decorating and some exciting news! (no mom, it does not involve a baby.)
If you remember our holiday back in April when Wren had a total melt down on the plane, you can understand why we braced ourselves for the worst but were pleasantly surprised that Wren was a total doll the whole flight. In fact, I think it was the best Christmas gift I could have received!
Most of our trip centered around the pool and while it was a challenge to get Wren warmed up to her life jacket she quickly became attached to it and was even reminding us that she couldn't go outside without one. It also helped that my dad kept the pool at 85 degrees and it felt like a warm bath tub!
Sean dedicated the first day or two to acclimating the dogs to riding an alligator. boys, right?
Wren managed to get a few rides as well, and even convinced Grandma to bring it in the house for more play time!
While we were getting dressed on Christmas Eve to go out for dinner Wren saw a little box peeking through some clothes in the closet and discovered her first gift. Of course we couldn't say no to that face so we were forced to tote her Furry Frenzy dog and his kennel along.
She was Grandma's girl the whole trip!
And of course, no Christmas is complete without tequila shots!
But I wouldn't suggest partying too hard if you have a little one who gets up the next morning! We actually decided to only do gifts for Wren which was a lot less stress and worry for all us adults (who really don't need a single thing anyways!).
The rest of Christmas day was spent in Wren's favorite corner of the yard, the waterfall.
I am really happy we kept the whole holiday low key, taking each day as it came.
Sean took us up highway 74 one afternoon and it was beautiful to look out over the whole desert.
Until my eyes were stickered shut with My Little Pony stickers...
New Years was also pretty relaxed as we spent the first part of the night with some neighbors from New York (Torri and Elmo modelling their headgear!).
And after that we were so excited to spend the rest of the night with Rebecca, Jessica and their fabulous family! It was a totally amazing night and their new house is fabulous!! Thanks again ladies!
New Years day we also held a little get together for Rebecca and her parents as well as the neighbors, but Wren didn't make it through dinner.
But she was back to her usual hammy personality in no time!
We are SOOOO happy to be home, all unpacked and back at the renovations. Sometimes it is best to get away so that you come back home.
Most importantly, we wish you all a happy 2011! Thanks for supporting us, following our journey and patiently waiting while we re-charged our batteries. I don't want to spill his beans, but Sean will be on this weekend with some exciting news and I am looking forward to sharing some goodies as well as a special giveaway to kick off the new year.
Merci Beaucoup mes amis!
24 comments:
- Itchin' Stitchin' said...
What a cutey!! It looks like it was a wonderful fun trip.
- January 7, 2011 at 11:33 AM
- Rebecca said...
Welcome back! I hope you are feeling well recovered. I can't wait to see more fun things. I've missed it!
- January 7, 2011 at 12:03 PM
- lisa said...
so glad to hear you are feeling a bit better. great pics!
- January 7, 2011 at 12:04 PM
- Hello My Pretties said...
LOL @ the eye sticker!
- January 7, 2011 at 12:08 PM
- Jill said...
Looks like a great time!
I've missed your blog... I think it hides in my reader!
I need to figure out where you're stored to read it more often.
Happy New Year!
- January 7, 2011 at 12:12 PM
- Amber's Notebook said...
Happy new Year holly! I missed your posts!!
- January 7, 2011 at 12:22 PM
- lena said...
What a busy month, glad you took some time out and are feeling better. Love seeing so many photos of you and your lovely family!
- January 7, 2011 at 12:32 PM
- Between Blue and Yellow said...
Glad you're back, I took a nice break from blogging as well. Looks like you had a great time!
- January 7, 2011 at 12:53 PM
- Emily@SENSELESSsophistication said...
So happy to see you are back! The dogs on the float is awesome...you gotta love a hubby that is always young at heart! Can't wait to see everything you have in store for 2011!!!
- January 7, 2011 at 12:59 PM
- Calmly Chaotic said...
Those are great pictures! Thanks for sharing!
- January 7, 2011 at 1:12 PM
- jandjhome said...
Sounds like December was fun! Glad your back and feeling better.
- January 7, 2011 at 1:12 PM
- Pinecone said...
I am so glad you are feeling better and had a great trip!
Happy 2011!
- January 7, 2011 at 1:27 PM
- Allison said...
Welcome back, Holly! Happy Belated Birthday, too! It looks like you had a wonderful, much deserved restful vacation with family and friends. Your little Wren is so adorable.
- January 7, 2011 at 1:36 PM
- Michael - Innkeeper said...
nice to have you back!
you were missed.
thanks for sharing your pics!
- January 7, 2011 at 2:29 PM
- vintage vine said...
I hope you feel better soon! I love your daughters plaid dress! So cute!!! It's good to have you back.
- January 7, 2011 at 5:47 PM
- simpledaisy said...
Looks like a super fun holidays:):)
ps...I am having a give-away on my blog if you have a minute to stop over!!!!!!
- January 7, 2011 at 5:54 PM
- Preppy 101 said...
What a fabulous Christmas/New Year!! xoxo
- January 7, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Happy New Year!
I'm glad you're back refreshed and re-energized!
- January 8, 2011 at 6:35 AM
- Margaret said...
Love that you and Torri got together! You both are pretty fantastic! I found Torri through your new blog design and she just did one for me at: www.sugarandspackle.com! I just did some furniture that is definitely "In the Fun lane" inspired, and I show the how-to, as well!
- January 8, 2011 at 11:22 AM
- Corners of My Life said...
What an amazing vacation. Your photos captured it well!
- January 9, 2011 at 8:18 AM
- Beach Vintage.com said...
Wow, you squeezed a lot in! Happy New Year to you.
- January 9, 2011 at 7:58 PM
- Gina said...
You seriously have the most beautiful family! So glad to see you back :)
- January 10, 2011 at 10:06 AM
- Dancing Sweet Pea said...
Glad you're back and so happy that you had a wonderful trip with your family!
Really great to hear you're feeling better too! xo
- January 11, 2011 at 12:35 PM
- [e]liz said...
I found your blog via my mom, who has just started reading blogs. She raved about yours so I had to check it out! :) I have to say, YOUR mom is GORGEOUS! In the Christmas photos she has a Jackie O look to her.. what a beautiful shot with Wren in front of the Christmas tree.
- January 29, 2011 at 5:52 AM


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Comparing a case of cheating with what the DOJ did, is like comparing a case of matrimonial beatings to Hitler himself.
Bit over the top, don't you think?
Godwin, really?
GP was just providing an example of a another lie that was just as unbelievable in both its veracity and its outrageousness.
Let's see a show of hands of how many actually believe that the MPAA/RIAA, um, I mean USA government acted legally, legitimately and in good faith?
"Well your honor, the DOJ said we should 'keep' the evidence, and we thought that meant, distribute it through myriad of links, some of which we created to keep it alive.... so we were the victims of entrapment, and by entrapment, I mean intentionally pretending to misunderstanding something in order to try to create outrage from the headlines that might swing a decision in our favor."
It was more than just keeping the evidence. They were not supposed to interfere with the user regarding the investigation so as not to arouse suspicion. Suspending/deleting the video seems like it could have easily done that.
Strictly speaking Megaupload was not ordered by the DoJ to do anything to these files. The people who were ordered to do something were Megaupload's hosting provider, which told Megaupload not to do anything that would tip off the "owners" of these files.
The exact legal implications of this are unclear, but I'd say it makes Megaupload's defense much trickier unless they can get Carpathia to document that the DoJ wanted those files kept.
There was no due process involved in that case. If the court was not misled, then the court is corrupt and had knowledge of what was going on when the warrants were issued.
well, the DOJ is now saying that there were no communications between them and megaupload.
so they didn't notify them of the crimes happening on their servers now? according to doj anyways. of course why the fuck would they have since it never was an american company to begin with..
Didn't follow the damm law either.
if you wan't to fight crime i think you need to start in your own ranks first. Everyone involved in this little episode of illegality deserves to goto jail.
It's ironic the biggest criminals in this case... Were the people making the case. Broke actual long standing laws internationally. Not iffy 'infringment' things you could argue either way.
It's ironic the biggest criminals in this case... Were the people making the case.
That's not ironic, that's to be expected. The US government is one of the largest criminal organizations in the world.
The government lies and gets caught all the time. There is almost zero recourse for it.
Here is as much recourse as I have ever seen and I have looked:
The government lies and gets caught all the time. There is almost zero recourse for it.
That second sentence there is the #1 argument for libertarianism. Not that private stuff is always better or more efficient, but when things go wrong with the government, they really can go wrong. And there's not much you can do about it.
You get these kinds of problems with criminal copyright infringement charges from the federal government: they are subject to political pressures by various powerful industry groups, they have extremely high costs for the targets even if unsuccessful, but the people responsible can't be held accountable. Criminal penalties for copyright infringement should just be abolished; they serve no useful purpose.
This is a non-event - prosecutors basically never admit error, until they are forced to.
On this subject, there is a White House petition to Remove United States District Attorney Carmen Ortiz from office for overreach in the case of Aaron Swartz [whitehouse.gov].
On this subject, there is a White House petition to Remove United States District Attorney Carmen Ortiz from office for overreach in the case of Aaron Swartz.
I should sign it, of course -- but I do wonder if she will get to write a response to that petition
(why not, it would be only fair, since TSA director got to respond to the "ban TSA" petition).
This conundrum seems to be pretty simple if you think about "evidence" versus "a business model."
If the government tells you NOT to delete infringing content -- that doesn't mean you have to MAKE IT AVAILABLE. So it really isn't a contradiction for the government is they go after files that got a DMCA take down notice but were still available for download.
If they made the issue about "don't delete" and then penalize them for not deleting -- that's pretty stupid, and they've killed their case.
It seems strang
Believe it or not, it's actually not that simple. The government did not merely ask Megaupload to not delete evidence - they asked Megaupload to avoid doing anything that might alert anyone that there was even an investigation. Actually, the government asked Carpathia to ask Megaupload. Go figure...
Given the corrupt stench pervading this whole sorry affair, I'm finding it hard to believe anything coming from the prosecution.
Given the corrupt stench pervading this whole sorry affair, I'm finding it hard to believe anything coming from the prosecution.
yeah, no shit. Megaupload has been saying lets do this in court from the get go. And the USA has been doing what it can to avoid court, after what appears to be a bunch of illegal activities getting the evidence over here.
My guess is this never goes to court.
My guess is this never goes to court.
They do not need it to go to court.
Megaupload is dead and buried -- and others have probably learned their lesson: piss off the wrong people and you will be wiped out, no matter what the law says.
No need for courts.
Megaupload is down; mission accomplished.
And in other news, ancient romans claim they didn't kill Jesus.
Yeah yeah, DOJ sucks.
Bunch of old farts who think they are god.
Biggest bunch of crooks ever.
Oh and your a bunch of lazy slack old shits in diapers, who dont know what work is. Lets hope the depression hits hard, and you loose your jobs and wifes coz your so poor.
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Would you rather give Madonna a pedicure or inject Botox into Cher's face?
"I'll go with the pedicure because ... I'm not squeamish; I'll look at those feet. Also you can chat while you're doing that. It's more quality time. And I think if I [bleep] up a pedicure [Madonna] might forgive me, whereas if I [bleep] up Cher's Botox she would not forgive me."
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Renegade Ops was announced back in March, a downloadable vehicular shooter "all about driving or flying around blowing stuff up while playing with your friends" from the maker of Just Cause 2. Which sounded awfully exciting. Now the first proper in-game trailer and screenshots have been released, showing it does look like jolly good explosive fun.
Offering two-player split-screen and four-player co-op modes in addition to single-player, Renegade Ops will see players zooming around, exploding everything, to stop terrorist leader Madman Inferno from taking over the world.
It almost sounds like those fabled "good old days," when big developers felt no shame in making absurd fun games.
Developed by Avalanche Studios and published by Sega, Renegade Ops is scheduled for a downloadable release on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 some time this year.
Avalanche has described the game as its "first strategic step into the world of digitally downloaded games, but certainly not the last."
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EMERSON (AP) — A nearly yearlong battle over a treehouse moves to a courtroom in New Jersey.
The 12-by-12-foot wooden fort that was built for Katie Tenebruso of Emerson cost $6,000 and includes a staircase, four Anderson windows, a deck and a bunk bed. It was built on wetlands that aren't even owned by the family.
Neighbor Joe Geronimo tells The Record newspaper the treehouse is a monstrosity. He says he filed a complaint after asking the family to build the fort on the ground.
Paula Tenebruso has hired an attorney to try to avoid paying a $500 fine.
The mother says the town considers the tree fort a secondary structure, which requires permits and height regulations.
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They say "the good die young". It's very true in this instance. I will never forget meeting you in New York in 2005 on Broadway after your theatre performance. You will always be the best. RIP
Kathy Ballam
July 19, 2017 | Lindsay, ON
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They say "the good die young". It's very true in this instance. I will never forget meeting you in New York in 2005 on Broadway after your theatre performance. You will always be the best. RIP
Kathy Ballam
July 19, 2017 | Lindsay, ON
You have made you're presence known on several occasions to many at different times. You have to be amazingly proud of your son. He has had so many accomplishments and continues to share love & kindness to all who come into his life. God Bless all
June 25, 2017
One of my favorite actors of all time, was an inspiration to me. I enjoyed and loved watching the Sopranos. That was my favorite show. Although I am very late, I want to express my heartfelt condolences and prayers to you Mr. Gandolfini and to all your family. Miss you very much and am very saddened by your sudden passing. I still am. Gone,but never forgotten. R.I.P. James, aka Tone. God Bless
Tony Cortez Jr.
June 24, 2017 | El Paso, TX
What a great actor. Gone too soon. My condolences to his family. RIP.
Vickie Bartley
March 01, 2017 | Mena, AR
A great actor who I became familiar with when I started watching the Sopranos. The best show on TV at the time, I sure miss him. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN....RIP
Valenda Newell
June 28, 2016 | Indianapolis, IN
God bless you James. You touched my life in a big way.You were the only cast member to give autographs months before you died.
Terrence Slattery
April 13, 2016 | Medford, MA
Never forgotten, Rest in Peace sir.
Allison Dupont
March 07, 2016 | New Orleans, LA
Watching my box collection of the Sopranos again.You were a wonderful actor in everything you did.God Bless You
Emily Pinaud
December 28, 2015 | Las Vegas, NV
To the family of one of the most incredible actors ever. My dearest and heart felt condolences to you.
He was taken way too soon, as with my dad. He was and always will be the strongest and would do whatever he had to do to protect Mom my three sisters my brother and me.
My prayers are with you and your family also with James.
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December 11, 2015 | Lynn, MA
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text: Home → Opinion Letter to the Editor: Mount's mother speaks out Posted: 08/20/14, 3:43 PM EDT | Updated: on 08/20/2014 # Comments The Darryl Mount case from his family's perspective I understand that there is question as to why the rallies for my son, Darryl Mount, keep taking place. I see City Council member Christian Mathiesen, the Public Safety commissioner, is having difficulty understanding. So I am going to make it clear for him and for the community to understand our perspective. We as a family understand how hard of a job the police have each and every day. However, they choose their career as a police officer and take an oath to protect and serve. I also understand that unveiling of events the morning of Aug. 31 gives the police department and Mathiesen some of their own peace. However, it has given Darryl's family absolutely none as from the beginning and I think it is safe to say the community deserves more than what was given from the start. Advertisement As a parent, I never received one phone call from the police department that my son was even injured. The incident took place at 3 a.m. and my first call was after 5 a.m. from the very girl they say Darryl assaulted, crying and clearly upset that she had just left the police station looking for her boyfriend and they told her he was at Albany Med because "he tripped and fell and hit his head." When I called the police station I then received a completely different version of what happened, and the very next day, yet another version was released. Being a mother and a nurse, I knew immediately that something was very, very wrong. I have been keeping my documentation, logged phone calls which I initiate, and kept photos along with every press article ever released. It is astounding and very alarming the way that this case was handled from the very start – lack of professionalism and, more importantly, compassion. So yes, there have been inconsistencies from the very start and continue to be so. For example, an article on July 20, 2014, had Mathiesen saying "no one knows whether Darryl Mount fell, slipped or jumped from the scaffolding." My question is, how can you " speculate" that Darryl's injuries were scaffolding? You said he was running from police when they "lost sight of him" and found him unconscious in an alleyway. Again, speculation. How in such a very short pursuit did anybody lose sight of him at all? Anybody who lives in Saratoga and knows exactly where it started and where it ended I am sure has an eyebrow raised. Another detail reported almost one year later was that Darryl was transported directly to Albany Med. But from the information I have, that is not accurate. As the community looks at the whole picture, I am quite sure that they are seeing as much gray as I am. Mathiesen has no law enforcement background. Why should his perspective or opinion hold any more value than that of myself and the community? I would like to close by addressing Mathiesen's statement of "once Darryl passed away, I was finally able to respond, as I did on June 20, 2014." You stated that as if it was a relief to you and in fact the things you released showed nothing of significance yet again. But I am not surprised. I am more than happy to say that nobody is forgetting and nothing is final from this end. Darryl may physically be gone but he surely is still here in spirit and will never ever be forgotten. We, as his family, would like to thank the community, family, friends and our supporters who have never stopped believing in us and believing in Darryl. I am sure he is shining down on all of us. We also would like to acknowledge the fact that Darryl made mistakes in his short 22 years of life, but the night of Aug. 31 he had no chance to ever rectify those mistakes and live his life. The night of Aug. 31 was never a police response, it was a military response that resulted in taking the life of my son. We will continue to execute our constitutional rights of freedom of speech and demonstration. This fight will continue until justice is rightly served. No justice, no peace. Patty JacksonDarryl Mount's mother Subscribe to Home Delivery for only $3.00 per week!


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Results Indicate Significant Growth in Demand for Landscape Architecture Services.
Washington, DC, January 10, 2005—The latest ASLA Business Indicators Survey reveals that landscape architecture firms are growing in size, billing rates are increasing dramatically, and the client base for the profession continues to expand, most significantly in the public sector.
ASLA commissioned the first business indicators survey in 1997 and repeated it in 1999. This latest survey is based on information gathered in 2004 from more than 1,000 private sector landscape architecture firms. Indicators include market sectors, project types, client types, billing rates, contract types, design competition participation, marketing, spending and construction cost ratios, and profit margins.
"This survey confirms what we've been hearing from our members: that it's a very good time to be a landscape architect" said Nancy C. Somerville, executive vice president of ASLA. "Since it takes three data points to establish a trend line, the latest survey definitively indicates that the profession is growing rapidly in terms of impact and prosperity."
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HESPERIA • Hesperia Unified School District officials left a contract bid for after-hours security services unopened, citing a conflict of interest, and will look for new bids for the services, according to district records.
The district received three bids total, including one from True Liberty Protection Services, which is owned by Trustee Cody Gregg. Two of the three were deemed unresponsive, and the third by Gregg's company was left unopened, according to a district memo obtained by the Daily Press.
Board President Nicole Childs declined to comment regarding the move and referred questions to Superintendent David McLaughlin.
Gregg said in an email that he didn't believe there was a conflict of interest as long as a board member "recuses themselves" from the vote. He claims the district, "violated our rights to participate in the open and competitive bidding process." He also questioned whether the district's action to not open the bid was a "form of retaliation."
"If this information is not correct, I'd be happy to exclude our company from the bidding process," Gregg wrote. "However, the district's decision to automatically disqualify our bid is a concern that will need to be addressed. Who at the HUSD arbitrarily removed True Liberty Protection Services from the vendor list? And on what legal basis did this occur? "
McLaughlin said in a written statement that board bylaws and government code "make it clear" that the board cannot award a contract in which a board member has a financial interest. The district bylaws refer to California Government Code 1090, which states that members of governing bodies "shall not be financially interested in any contract made by them in their official capacity, or by any body or board of which they are members."
"(Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Alan) Giles and our purchasing department are vigilant in their efforts to conduct all business within strict government guidelines and regulations," McLaughlin said. "Mindful of a possible conflict of interest, staff did not consider the proposal. The board expressed concern regarding a conflict during the meeting, and agreed to a decision to re-bid the project."
Gregg also questioned the legality of board member Eric Swanson's previous votes on Hesperia Teachers Association contracts that Gregg claims benefited Swanson's spouse and household.
McLaughlin said there is an exception which "specifically provides" that a school board member may vote on collective bargaining agreements and personnel matters that affect a class of employees to which his or her relative belongs.


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Skip to comments.New London Connecticut Gun Turn In and Buy opportunity for March 2013
Posted on 01/29/2013 6:17:50 AM PST by marktwain
New London Connecticut will be giving Visa gift cards for firearms in March. $100 cards will be given for handguns, $75 for rifles and shotguns, and $150 for "assault-style" firearms.
The program will be conducted on the weekends of March 2nd and 3rd and 9th and 10th. The guns are to be turned in at the New London Truman Street police station. No hours have been given.
These programs are widely advertised with the propaganda term "buy back". The term is a lie, because the guns were never owned by the people who are now buying the guns in order to destroy them.
These programs are designed for one major function: to make political theater that delegitimizes armed citizens, and the ownership of guns.
In a practical sense, they defraud ignorant gun owners of valuable property, waste valuable police resources, destroy valuable assets, and increase the demand for new guns by reducing the supply of used guns.
In Connecticut, which has some of the worst gun laws in the country, ordinary citizens cannot legally buy or sell handguns without government permission. Firearms that have been defined by Connecticut law to be "assault weapons" are not allowed to be possessed, bought, or sold.
Connecticut still has a shred of freedom, because rifles and shotguns that are not defined by law as "assault weapons" may be bought and sold to and from ordinary citizens, if they are not prohibited from owning guns, and if they reside in Connecticut. Antique firearms, and replicas of firearms made before 1898 do not require permits or licenses if they do not fire commonly available fixed ammunition.
This opens an opportunity for the brave activist who wishes to expose the insanity of these turn in events. Activists across the nation have stood in public spaces at these events, offering cash for firearms worth more than the people at the turn in are offering. At some events police have violated the activists rights by harassing them in order to stop them from their protest and legal purchases.
I would rate the Connecticut event as high risk for police misconduct, because it is scheduled at a police station, police drove off an activist at a recent event, and Connecticut has an active anti-freedom government.
I would attend the event if I lived in Connecticut, but I would want to have a friend or fellow activist with me who could record police interactions so that there would be no dispute about what was said.
Not surprisingly, Connecticut is also one of twelve states that require all parties consent to record private conversations. A conversation with a police officer in a public place is not ordinarily considered a private conversation, but police in states that require "all party" consent have arrested people for recording their public actions. The U.S. First Circuit court of appeals has ruled that recording police in public places is a First Amendment right, but Connecticut falls under the Second Circuit.
In numerous other states, activists have obtained some nice firearms at bargain prices while exposing the ridiculous assumptions of the "buy back" gun turn in events.
Here are some links to recent turn in events where private citizens scored bargains.
activist harassment in Connecticut
Seattle Turn in Link
Tucson Turn In Link
Oregon Turn In Link
Recording Police First Amendment Right Ruling Link
Dean Weingarten
Here are a few recent examples, with links:
Seattle has gun Turn in, Private buyers save guns
AZ:Former Senator Offers Better Alternative to Gun Turn In
A Reader Reports from the Hartford CT Gun Buyback
Cleveland Gun Buyback Program Attracts Buyers Offering Cash for Guns (VIDEO) (OH)
The Detroit PD Doesnt Like Competition(MI)
Gun-buying enthusiasts crash firearms turn-in event at Memorial Coliseum(OR)
$150 for an "assault-style" weapon? Try $1500 minimum at any gun show for an AR. Wish I lived nearby.
Just wait outside these "turn-in" points, and offer the person bringing in the firearm twice what the official "gun buy" people are willing to pay, and you will have your pick of a pretty good array of weaponry.
Of course, this may turn out to be a risky business model, as a lot of the sidearms being turned are in poor condition or even unusable, except as salvage. Also, the authorities would be sharply scrutinizing anybody attempting to do such a "pre-buy".
OK, firearms instructors (there are well over 60,000 of you registered with the NRA) - back away from the keyboard. Enough with the talk:
The NRA website sells the rifle and shotgun student course books for $7. The recently revised and superbly illustrated pistol book is only $11. Go down there and offer courses. Show 'em what you got - teach on the street with a couple of your buddys. Evangelize.
Are you an NRA recruiter? If not, why not? (For the bottom feeders: you sell memberships for $35 and get to keep $10.)
This made me laugh!
How about the "don't be a sucker" or "it may be worth more" signs?
How about "Why take $150.00 when I might give you 4 times that much for an assault type weapon?"
The program will help to reveal the intellectually challenged folk in the state, since they could get much more money selling the guns to other citizens.
When the police pick up on that, and you ask to see what the individual has to "turn in", they will arrest him for "brandishing"!
Think, I almost took a job with a drug company in New London but moved here instead. It cost me about $11K a year to be closer to family but all the blue pills in the world aren't worth the chicken droppings that our conservative brothers and sisters are putting up with there.
I am guessing a lot are stolen. The same thing is going on with the we buy gold places. Kids and others steal family rings, chains, etc and get quick cash.
I am guessing a lot are stolen. The same thing is going on with the we buy gold places. Kids and others steal family rings, chains, etc and get quick cash.
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|2007-02-22, 11:38
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It seems to me the only reason Oro is training sasuke is cuz he doesn't want to retrain himself any more than he has to. He said it himself to Jirya that he wants a genius, not someone who has to figure stuff out the hard way. Oro surrounds himself with people who can easily learn complicated and high power jutsus. He treats all of them like tools. If you could get a power saw, why would you use a regular one?
The way this series has been going so far it seems that Oro will lose becasue of his viewpoint or personal perspective/beliefs.
|2007-02-22, 14:06
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Wasn't it clear when akatsuki was presented and when Orochimaru states that Itachi is even stronger than him?
Akatsuki were ridicolously overpowered compared to the geninjs, which was a clear indication that the genins will have huge powerup, of course mainly it's team 7, the real protagonists of the manga. And it's not like Naruto and Sasuke become super-strong because the akatsuki and Oro are super strong, it's exactly the opposite, akatsuki and Oro were created to be super-strong in order to make an almost no-chance situation, which is the basic concept for in shonen manga: set up a situation where the main characters have no chance and then write the big story.
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|2007-02-22, 20:55
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|2007-02-22, 23:28
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Now astayanax, actually I agree with mostly everything you typed, it really would be a mistake to kill off Orochimaru, as I said it could be just the opposite. You know how the manga loves to show surprises, the next chapter could show how Orochimaru asked Sasuke to take him on as a last "test" of his "graduation". None the less, this is Orochimaru we are talking about after all, I mean the guy who stood up against the 4 tail and lived, the guy who killed the Sandaime.
However also realize Orochimaru is at his weakest condition right now, the current body he is in is obviously at its worst state (most likely why Sasuke is trying to take out Orochimaru at this point, that's IF he really is betraying him, and this is not just a big test). It could even be his arms are not decomposing because of the 3rd's jutsu, but because the current body is rejecting him, Orochimaru most likely needs a person who is willing to give his body (Kimimaro) and possibly thinks Sasuke is the one, but we as fans know better don't we.
The one thing I'm sure about is, if this is not some kind of test for Sasuke, and this was Sasuke's decision, he is definitely done with Orochimaru and will go off on his own. I also worry about, what will happen if Sasuke does kill Orochimaru, meaning then who does Naruto have to save Sasuke from? (Him self?) No, because Sasuke's goal is to kill Itachi, Naruto's + Co.'s goal is to kill Akatsuki / Save Sasuke, if Orochimaru is out of the picture, they can literally join up.
So yea, I highly doubt Orochimaru will be killed off, or die, just there are things that point to it such as, IF the arms were decomposing due to Shiki Fujin, or the student surpasses the master and kills the master as a final graduation, but maybe that would be too cliché?. Who knows we will have to wait and see. Yes, I am also very interested in what Kabuto will be doing, I'm sure Sasuke's plan was to Kill Orochimaru while he slept kind of a stealth mission, however if after all the "hoo haa" Kabuto does not response, it could indicate this is just a test for Sasuke or, Kabuto is indeed trying to betray Orochimaru by putting cotton in his ears. So yea, I pretty much agree with what your saying.
On a side note, the Manga is late but there will be one this week, its just late.
|2007-02-22, 23:43
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Personally i think sasuke has a much easier road to greatness than naruto. H ehas sharingan, which allows the user to understand ninjas jutsus, predict motion, learn faster. By training under oro, probably teh living charachter with those most jutsus, he is exposed to a great variety.
The strongest villain we know anything about is a sharingan user, one of the strongest in konoha has one eye of sharingan he can only use for a limited time. Sharingan is established as a great boon, especially in teh hands of people with a talent for jutsus.
Now looking at being a jinchuriki, its osunds super powerful, but it seems its much more difficult to use effectively. Kyubbi burns narutos body, sometimes takes over,and gives him nothing with respect to technique or knowledge, in fact kyuubi's chakra is said to be one of teh reasons naruto had such troubles as a youth trying to be a ninja. Garra was unable to sleep, and suffered from demon possesion and psychosis. the cloud jinchuriki fared no better than asuma.
by the writing of the story till now, naruto is still teh underdog, not just in plot device, but in the way teh story has been going since day one.
Oh yeah and discounting naruto taju kage bunshin is like saying sasuke cant use any chidori based skills, kage bunshin isnt some cheating, its a technique naruto learned how to use and uses. Im am sure sasuke used some type of technique or jutsu. whether it be chidori or cs or whatever, let us also not forget that with the way his sharingan manifested itself in naruto's fight, most ninja would not even stand a chance of hitting him. And yes sharingan > greater than kage bunshin in guaranteed win type abilities(or unfair ones)
|2007-02-23, 00:06
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Naruto and Sasuke both gets the easy road to greatness.
Naruto, probably the son of the Fourth, has Kyuubi, Sasuke, the brother of Itachi, has Sharingan.
The only one who deserves any sort of pity is Sakura. Out of the three she is the only one without extraordinary family background or special power in her blood.
|2007-02-23, 00:23
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She has good intelligence, excellent chakra control, and a talent for genjutsu that we haven't really seen yet. But all those pale in comparison to Naruto and Sasuke.
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Indeed, the raw is out.
And without spoiling a thing now (time for a new thread?), will only say that it was a lot better than how it looked, based on the spoiler description.
I reckon that it will cause a lot of controversy, specially "that phrase" (which I believe, was unnecessary and badly done), but nonetheless, it will spark the interest among the fandom, specially for us, the 'conspiracionists'..
Let the wild theories begin.
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Hey guys,
I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this? I have a female first gen that has evolved into a Furwatchi, but the character appears to look darker on the screen than I it should? Everything else looks just as bright and colorful as usual, but my actual character looks like shes black and white. Has anyone else heard of this or experienced this?


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How to Light Up Your Wedding
When you're consumed with all the obvious aspects of wedding planning, such as food and flowers, it's easy to forget about components like lighting that are seemingly behind-the-scenes. But most wedding professionals agree that how you illuminate your event is actually a key décor detail.
If you're still in the dark about this essential wedding element, these expert tips will help you see the light.
Why You Need It
According to Karen Bussen, author of the "Simple Stunning Weddings" book series, good lighting is the most important part of creating the proper mood for a space.
"You can spend a fortune on flowers and tabletop details, but if the room is too dark, you won't be able to see any of it," says Bussen. "And if the lighting is dreary or, on the other hand, too bright, the party simply won't feel festive."
What You Need
If your ceremony will take place in an interior space such as a ballroom, consider using small uplights in the area where you say your vows. They add extra emphasis to the moment and can enhance your photos, says Bussen.
At the reception, the most important area to light is the band and the dance floor so that guests will feel inspired to get down. But instead of using moving lights or disco effects that can distract, Bussen recommends going with colored lights in soft hues that match your wedding palette. If you opted for a buffet, it's also imperative that the service tables have acceptable lighting so that guests can see what they are eating.
The next priority is your dinner tables. Candles will help provide light from underneath and around, but generally they aren't sufficient to show all the intricacies of a fabulous centerpiece. Consider using pin-spots that project downward to highlight the center of a table, allowing your floral arrangements to really shine.
Bussen also advises lighting the perimeter of the space to accent any architectural details, such as a gorgeous ceiling, woodwork or a fireplace.
Be sure to visit your venue at least once during the hours when your celebration will occur so that you fully understand what you're working with, adds Bussen. Ask the manager if the various in-house lighting elements can be dimmed and if they are on separate switches for easy individual adjustment.
Get Creative
Lighting can be used to draw attention to favorable aspects of a space, and to hide the less appealing parts, says Anja Winikka, site director of The Knot. For instance, if you love the Gothic columns in a room, lighting them from the base will turn them into showstoppers. Hate the floral pattern on the carpet? Project a pattern on the ceiling to draw eyes upward. Gobos are essentially glass or metal "stencils" that are attached to a light projector to produce images. Cast soft vines or branches on the walls and ceiling for an organic effect, suggests Bussen, or cover your dance floor in geometric patterns for a modern look.
You also can create beautiful atmospheric transformations during an event by using color washes, Winikka says. "Cool blues and purples set a soothing, sophisticated vibe, while intense ambers and reds let guests know it's time to party."
The Cost
The price for bringing in additional lighting can vary from a couple hundred dollars for a few simple effects to tens of thousands of dollars for a complex installation in multiple spaces, so make sure to get comparative quotes from at least two pros, advises Bussen.
"But," says Winikka, "If your space isn't up to snuff, we promise it's totally worth the expense."
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[Photo: Ellen Silverman/Simple Stunning Weddings (Stewart, Tabori and Chang)]


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The Seniors Behind the Juniors
Every so often, a son will have the opportunity to take an inherited family name further than his father could ever have imagined.
Like, for example, using it to become president. Or Iron Man.
But while it might have been Jr. who brought the name distinction, we mustn't forget that Dad had given it a reputation in his own time. It was his name first, after all. And besides, without his fatherly wisdom, moral guidance and, well, probably his ability to change a diaper, the kid probably wouldn't have even had the chance to become a star at all.
So today, we'd like to take a moment to honor these nominal trailblazers. Without any further ado, we present: The Seniors Behind the Juniors, after the jump...»


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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Wed 17th Apr 2013 23:30 UTC
"While much of the tech world views a two-year-old smartphone as hopelessly obsolete, large swaths of our transportation and military infrastructure, some modern businesses, and even a few computer programmers rely daily on technology that hasn't been updated for decades." Back when I still worked at a hardware and plumbing store - up until about 4-5 years ago - we used MS-DOS cash registers. They are still in use today. If it works, it works.
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i was just trying to think of the oldest hardware we have around here and you just reminded me . we have two Ultra I servers (vintage 1996) running a MRI .
we cannot get any kind of maintenance , have no spares and nobody has any account/passwords to the servers . wish i could log in and see the uptime , it has to be at lease 8 years from what i hear managers discuss .


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The Dublin Jerome High School boys golf team took its first step toward a third consecutive Division I state championship by winning a sectional title.
The Dublin Jerome High School boys golf team took its first step toward a third consecutive Division I state championship by winning a sectional title.
Seeded second in the district, the Celtics shot a 300 on Oct. 1 at Granville Golf Course to edge runner-up and sixth-seeded St. Charles (301) in the 13-team sectional. Fifth-seeded Upper Arlington (304) placed third.
The top three teams and top three individuals not on qualifying teams from each sectional advanced to district Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Apple Valley. At district, the top three teams and top three individuals not on qualifying teams will advance to state Oct. 18 and 19 at Ohio State's Scarlet Course.
"We played OK, but one good thing is that we had all five players play equally good," Jerome coach Craig Zesiger said. "Our depth is something that can definitely help us at district."
Top-seeded Pickerington North won the 12-team sectional at Turnberry with a 299, with 14th-seeded Hilliard Davidson (309) and 11th-seeded Thomas Worthington (311) also advancing.
Qualifying from the 13-team sectional at Darby Creek were fourth-seeded New Albany (299), third-seeded Dublin Coffman (304) and ninth-seeded Olentangy Liberty (307).
"Solid would be a good word (to describe our round). It wasn't spectacular," Pickerington North coach Casey Milligan said. "I thought we were going to play a little better than that, but it was solid and balanced, too. It was a good thing to see all five of (players) post a pretty good number. We're going to have to play better (at district)."
Pickerington North senior Scot Sapp and Granville senior Nick Contini both shot a 72 to share medalist honors at Turnberry. Contini, Pickerington Central senior Rodney Howell (74) and Westerville North freshman Ryan Pannell (74) qualified individually to district.
At Granville, UA junior Seth Brenneman (72) was medalist and Delaware sophomore Grant Godfrey (74), Gahanna senior Aaron Byas (75) and Lancaster senior Maxim Boone (76) were the individual qualifiers. Boone won a playoff with Gahanna sophomore Alex Vegh for the final qualifying spot.
New Albany senior Avery Schneider (72) was medalist at Darby Creek, and Westerville South senior Justin Arens (73), Marysville sophomore Jevon Knox (75) and Marysville junior Morgan Tarrant (76) were the individual qualifiers. Tarrant won a playoff against Grove City junior Gavin Gensler and Hilliard Bradley senior Cody Storch.
"We talked about that this is the time of the year that you want to be peaking and playing your best," New Albany coach Andrew Norman said. "We'll take the confidence from this."
In 2011, Jerome won the state championship with a 623, beating runner-up Centerville by three strokes. The Celtics edged Centerville for the state title again last year, shooting a 630 to beat the Elks by one stroke.
"We have reached the second of our team goals," said Zesiger, whose program has won five state titles since the school opened in 2004. "The first (goal) was winning the OCC(-Cardinal Division) title and now we have won sectional. We have more team goals we want to reach and the next would be winning at district."


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Welcome to Schedule Release Day at the NFL
- By Gregg Rosenthal NFL.com
- Around The League editor
- Published: April 17, 2012 at 08:05 a.m.
We know which teams face off on the schedule. We don't know when they are going to play. We are going to find out tonight, and oddly can't wait.
This isn't Christmas morning at the NFL offices, but it's the day we find out what presents will be there Christmas morning.
This is the event above all others that helps explain the NFL's popularity to outsiders. I used to think that event was the scouting combine, which has grown from an event only draftniks cared about to a week-long source of breaking news.
"Wait, people watch them run in straight lines on television?" my wife asked years ago.
Oh yes. But the combine events are over by the early afternoon. The events in Indianapolis take place on a football field, even if they aren't exactly playing football. This is different. This is prime time.
The NFL Network go live at 7 p.m. ET for three hours of dueling schedule release coverage. This feels gluttonous, the definition of overkill. But it's on air that long for a reason: We will all gladly consume it.
Around the League and the rest of NFL.com will cover the schedule release tonight from every angle possible. Then we'll try to think of some more.
There's something about knowing the matchups. It got my blood flowing when I learned about the Giants-Cowboys opener. My thoughts turned to the pressure on Tony Romo. My thoughts turned to the field.
In the back of my head, I know it's a little silly the schedule release is such an Event. But I feel the same way now as I did before I wrote about football for a living, before I started wearing a tie every day to go in to the league offices: I'm powerless to stop my interest.
I want to know what games I'm unwrapping in 2012, and when I'm unwrapping them.


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An Introduction to a Non-Contact Method of Recovering Data from Obsolete Magnetic Media Formats
Brian Walker
Manager, Applied Pictures
Portland, Oregon
June 7 , 2010
About the Lecture:
Applied Pictures of Portland, Oregon, intends to develop an innovative system to read the information from magnetic media without making physical contact with the original tape. The hope is that such a system would not be specific to any single current format, and thus may be usable well into the future. Brian Walker, one of the principals of the group, discussed the process Applied Pictures is using to achieve this result and their plans for future development.
About the Speaker:
Brian Walker currently serves as the Manager for the sales, integration and service divisions of a Broadcast and Professional Video Reseller in the Portland, Oregon area. Walker has over 30 years of experience with all aspects of Broadcasting including on-air talent, Director of Engineering for numerous stations, video production and post-production. He has designed and built broadcast facilities and consults with manufacturers for product improvement. Walker designs for and advises customers regarding equipment decisions, plant designs and wiring schematics. He is a member of the Society of Broadcast Engineers and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Broadcast Media Communications from Oregon State University.
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GREEN BAY—The fall was awkward, and at first the worries were real.
It turned out Bryan Bulaga had "only" fractured his hip, not dislocated it. What happened will allow the right tackle to recover and play again in 2013, provided his rehab continues to go well. What didn't happen would have been much, much worse.
"Whenever you hear the hip injury, everybody points to the Bo Jackson injury, which I heard multiple times, even from people back home," Bulaga said shortly after the season ended. "I think my mom asked me three or four times, 'Did you dislocate your hip?' Because that's what the media was projecting that I did."
The injury occurred on a 12-yard run by Randall Cobb in Week 9 against Arizona at Lambeau Field, with 12 minutes left in the second quarter. Bulaga stumbled as he tried to get in position for a block and appeared to hurt himself as he planted his left leg to try to keep his balance.
He limped off the field holding his left hip and didn't play another snap in 2012. Multiple evaluations and tests produced some understandable anxiety.
"I was a little bit worried about it before I actually got the results back and saw the specialist, and he kind of settled me down a little bit," Bulaga said. "Now it's just letting the bone heal and getting back to full strength."
Progress on that front is positive at this point. Bulaga said his rehab is starting to "ramp up" through the winter. He still has plenty of long, arduous days in front of him, so he wasn't going to predict whether or not he'd be on the field during OTAs or minicamp this spring.
The start of training camp in late July will be just short of nine months since the injury, which occurred on Nov. 4.
"If it were up to me, I would do everything (in the offseason), but that's just the way I operate," Bulaga said, conceding the medical staff will be making those decisions. "I'm pretty confident that training camp is a good goal to look at."
Bulaga will probably look forward to training camp more than he ever has. Since taking over as the Packers' right tackle in Week 5 of his rookie season in 2010, Bulaga had started 38 of 42 games (including playoffs) until getting hurt. The only Packers offensive lineman with more starts in that time frame was right guard Josh Sitton.
Durable in college as well, Bulaga missed only three games from the time he became a starter in the latter half of his freshman season until he left Iowa to enter the draft one year early.
Being a long-term spectator – for two full months in this case – wasn't fun, especially in a season that began with Mike McCarthy talking about Bulaga's Pro Bowl potential. Bulaga had bounced back from a rough first half at Seattle in Week 3 and was putting together a solid year.
"It's been one of the harder things I've ever had to deal with," he said. "I've had stints where I've been out for a week or two here or there, but to be sidelined for a season and have to watch games has been one of the hardest things, especially when you start to feel a lot better and you don't have any pain that area. It's hard. It's definitely hard."
That hard part is over, and there's more hard work to be done.
"You definitely take something away from being out and watching other people play and missing the game," Bulaga said. "You really do. That's something I'll take into my offseason training, a little something extra to keep me moving through it."


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Is there any cheap and easy mods to do to get h/p?
Posted 07 July 2005 - 09:42 PM
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Ive done it on my EA81 and i could tell a difference.
Posted 07 July 2005 - 11:33 PM
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Posted 08 July 2005 - 10:21 AM
Clean it out - oil, carbon, and gas tank - with Sea Foam $5-$6
After market Coil - $40-50
Accel Plug Wires - $25-$35
Plus what was already said - NGK plugs, experiment with timing, rotor, etc.
Posted 08 July 2005 - 10:26 AM
Spinner rims
Big spoiler
Air Dam
Really big muffler
Decals everywhere
I think you'll notice a big difference
Posted 08 July 2005 - 10:46 AM
Posted 08 July 2005 - 11:48 AM
Neon undercarrage,
Spinner rims
Big spoiler
Air Dam
Really big muffler
Decals everywhere
I think you'll notice a big difference
wow i will be goin really fast then.
Posted 08 July 2005 - 12:29 PM
With all due respect to Brian, and disclosing that I have not personally tried and compared on the soob's Hitachi:
... If its carburated you can modify the carburator, but you must remove it. You dont need to dismantle it but you can make it so it will open both barrels manually.
Ive done it on my EA81 and i could tell a difference.
This "trick" has been a hot rod favorite for decades, and has generally been debunked as not really working. Unless the vacuum-secondary actuation was improperly setup by the manufacturer, it will open the secondary when the engine is ready for it (which is the purpose of vac-secs). Converting to manual, the secondary can open before the engine is ready to handle the airflow, causing the air velocity to drop, resulting in drop-off of fuel flow through the discharge tubes and fuel falling out of suspension in the manifold. The result is a bogging (flat-spot), followed by the airflow/engine recovering and developing power again. What the driver feels is a jerk and then resumed power, and thinks that is a surge of power. (Sort of like the theme park rides that make you feel like you are accelerating while the room actually stays mounted to the floor.) Holley on their carburetors with manual secondaries deals with this problem by putting an accelerator pump in the secondaries ("double pumpers") to enrichen the mixture.
If you want the perception of power, anything that increases perceived engine noise and "feel" will do that. If you have high grade ignition components, going to same-function-but-fancy stuff will not increase power. If you want real power, it is a little more complicated and sophisticated. Calebz said it very well...
Posted 08 July 2005 - 12:44 PM
Posted 08 July 2005 - 01:45 PM
For "cheap", you might consider the Holley/Weber 5200 that came on Ford 4's and V6's of the 70's and 80's (maybe 90's???). Some people have expressed negative feelings about them, but they seemed pretty decent, at least when near-new.
Something else to look at is carbs from Nissans. I have not checked their bolt pattern, but I believe that they are the same as our Hitachis. The one that came on my 1980 Nissan Z20 crate engine seemed pretty good, and helped develop some pretty good power and driveability. (Overall, a better driving experience than my dual Weber 40DCOEs.)
Posted 08 July 2005 - 01:53 PM
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flames make it go much faster
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Posted 09 July 2005 - 09:35 PM
it's a DGAV-33B1 32/36
the one I have on my EA-81 is a DGAV-33A1
I'm no weber expert, but I am guessing that it might be jetted a little diferent, and it has the electric choke, very easy to set-up ... I got mine here for $80 including shipping, so that's what I will sell this one for if your interested
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i was told that you shouldn't use a pure synthetic if the motor has more than 30 or 40k miles, because it will slip past your rings and all the seals, this could be bull************ but i don't know, maybe someone here knows differnt.
This may be up for debate and is not exactly cheap, but switch over to a good synthetic oil. I switched over to Mobil1 and felt a noticeable increase in acceleration, though it may have just been the placebo effect trying to justify the $20/gallon. On the other hand, tests have been performed that showed a measurable increase in horsepower when an engine was switched to AMSOil. Makes sense when you think about it: slipperyer oil, less drag on the pistons, more power to the crankshaft.
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Posted 18 July 2005 - 08:39 PM
you can't forget the anti-flyaway kit aka body kit
Neon undercarrage,
Spinner rims
Big spoiler
Air Dam
Really big muffler
Decals everywhere
I think you'll notice a big difference
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I recently came across an article that brought attention to a particularly troublesome bit of curriculum being employed by an elementary school in Duluth, Georgia.
When third-grade students brought home an assignment that dealt explicitly with the subject of immigration in this country, not surprisingly some parents were both alarmed and offended by the content.
The students were asked to read a story called "What is an Illegal Alien?" and then answer questions at the end. The story was both an overly simplistic and one-sided view of the complex subject of undocumented immigration in this country.
But the quiz following was even more disturbing. Among the possible answers to the multiple-choice question "What does the US do with illegal aliens?" the choices included "The US shoots them into outer space" and "The US puts them to death."
Here is the lesson with some of the multiple-choice questions:
What is an Illegal Alien?
By Brenda B. Covert
Sam was playing with Buster, his pet terrier, in the backyard. Taylor called and asked if he could come over.
"Sure!" Sam told his friend. "I'll be in the backyard. Just come through the side gate."
Sam heard Taylor coming down the walkway. Taylor hurried up to the gate, swung it open, and entered the backyard. He closed the gate behind him. The two friends greeted each other. Then they began to play with Buster. What a shock they had when a third boy jumped the fence into Sam's backyard!
Buster barked. Taylor looked at Sam. Sam put his fists on his hips and said, "Hey! What are you doing?"
The third boy shrugged. "I heard you guys having fun, and I decided to come over and play."
"You can't just come into a person's backyard!" Sam declared.
"Says who?" the boy asked with a smirk. He strolled over to the swing set.
The back door opened, and Sam's mother stepped outside. "Sam, what's going on out here? Who's your friend? I thought Taylor was the only one coming over."
"I don't know this guy," Sam said. "He just came over the fence!"
Sam's mother firmly told the boy to go home. She sent him through the gate rather than let him scramble back over the fence.
"The nerve of some kids," Sam heard his mother mutter as she went back inside.
What is an illegal alien? An alien is a person from another country. An illegal alien is a person who comes to another country without permission. It is also a person who was allowed to be in the country for a while but who didn't leave once time was up.
In the above story, imagine that Sam's backyard is a country. Sam is a citizen of the country. It is his home. The boy who asked if he could come over is a legal alien. He followed the rules for going into a place where he didn't live. The boy who jumped the fence and surprised Sam and Taylor is like an illegal alien. He did not get permission. He didn't come into the land by the usual way.
Countries like to keep track of the people who belong there. They also like to keep track of visitors. They do not like people to sneak in uninvited. It is illegal (against the law) to go into another country without its approval. A person who breaks the law by sneaking in may also break other laws. Illegal aliens in the US get sent home when they are caught. Countries don't want to hear excuses. They just want people to ask first!
1. In this lesson, an alien is a ______.
a. guest from another country
b. a citizen
c. an uninvited guest
d. being from another planet
2. What have illegal aliens done?
a. lost their money
b. entered a country without permission
c. gotten sick and looked for doctors
d. flown spaceships
3. What does the US do with illegal aliens?
a. The US sends them back where they came from
b. The US puts them to work in the army.
c. The US puts them to death
d. The US shoots them into outer space
Once my initial shock and horror wore off after reading this, I decided that it obviously needed improvement. So, I wrote my own version of the story of Sam, Taylor, the "boy" and their intrepid dog Buster:
What is an Unworkable Immigration Policy?
By Amy McMullen (with a little help from her friend, Plagiar Ism)
Sam was playing with Buster, his pet terrier, in the backyard. Sam had a really nice backyard with toys, swing sets, Atari Play Stations and lots of yummy snacks. There was always something to do and his parents gave him a really big allowance, too. One day, Taylor called and asked if he could come over; I mean, who wouldn't want to come over to play in such an awesome yard?
"Sure!" Sam told his friend. "I'll be in the backyard, just come through the side gate. But since we have rules about who can come into my yard, make sure you fill out all the necessary paperwork first and pay the thousands of dollars in fees. Oh and you DO have a close relative or are married to someone who lives in my home, right? Another option is you can find a company who is willing to shell out about ten grand to sponsor you. Failing that, you can give me a million bucks or you can be accepted into a university and pay full tuition. Otherwise you can't come; after all, the law is the law."
"No problem," said Taylor, "I'm only coming from Canada Lane so this should be easy."
Sam heard Taylor coming down the walkway. Taylor hurried up to the gate, swung it open and, after showing the armed guards several forms of ID and his college visa that he had waited months to get, he entered the backyard. He closed the gate behind him. The two friends greeted each other. Then they began to play with Buster. Unfortunately, Buster had pooped all over the yard, so playing wasn't all that much fun because they kept stepping in doggy do-do.
What a shock they had when a third boy jumped the fence into Sam's backyard!
Buster barked. Taylor looked at Sam. Sam put his fists on his hips and said, "Hey! What are you doing?"
The third boy smiled in a friendly way. "I heard you guys having fun and I decided to come over and play."
"You can't just come into a person's backyard!" Sam declared. "Where is your passport? Where's your visa?"
"I couldn't get one," the boy said sadly, "I tried but since I'm poor I couldn't pay the thousands of dollars in fees or wait the years it takes to come here, despite the fact that my people have migrated across this yard for millennia. Since my family was starving, I was hoping you might welcome me. I can work hard. Watch!"
And with those words, the boy started cleaning up Buster's poop. Soon, the yard was nice and clean and the boys could play without fear of getting dog crap on their shoes.
"Well, OK," said Sam grudgingly, "since you've cleaned up my yard, I'll just pretend you didn't come here without permission. Here's a couple of pennies from my $20 allowance, but don't go asking for any more or I'll throw your ass out of here."
"Muchas gracias!" said the boy, "and my name is Pedro, by the way."
"Speak English!" admonished Sam.
The back door opened, and Sam's mother stepped outside. "Sam, what's going on out here? Who's your friend? I thought Taylor was the only one coming over."
Sam knew he was in trouble so he cried, "I don't know this guy! He just came over the fence!"
Sam's mother firmly told Pedro to go home. By "firmly" we mean she called the immigration agents, so he was handcuffed and led away in chains to a detention center where he spent a long time before being shipped off to Mexico and dumped on the other side of the border. He was separated from his family and doesn't know if he'll ever see them again. He was also told that he must wait ten years before ever even thinking about trying to come back into Sam's yard.
"The nerve of some kids," Sam heard his mother mutter as she went back inside.
1. Sam lets the boy Taylor in his yard because
a. Taylor is white
b. Taylor has paid lots of money
c. Taylor is privileged
d. Pick any of the above
2. The boy Pedro cannot come into Sam's yard because
a. He is poor
b. He is not highly skilled
c. He is brown
d. Pick any of the above
3. Sam allows Pedro to stay because
a. He knows his parent's drug habit and their gunrunning business have promulgated a deadly war in Pedro's home and Pedro must flee to Sam's yard to be safe.
b. He realizes that the rules in place for coming to his yard are unfair and discriminatory and need to be reformed.
c. He understands that his parent's foreign policies in Pedro's country have forced Pedro's family off their land and this is a chance for Pedro to make a better life for himself and provide valuable labor.
d. He doesn't want to pick up dog crap and he realizes Pedro will do it cheaply and can always be thrown out whenever he isn't wanted anymore.
4. The real jerk in this story is
a. Sam
b. Sam's mother
c. The outdated and unworkable rules that won't allow people into Sam's yard
d. All of the above


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It's not an easy proposition opening the season against the reigning national champions, but the Greenville College women's volleyball team faced the challenge head on last week in St. Louis and used the start as a stepping stone to what the 2010 season could become.
The Lady Panthers were stopped in three games in the match, but the experience of an outstanding 2009 season showed through.
The Bears won the first game of the match 25-15, but the Lady Panthers offense improved markedly over the next two games, committing just six errors in 60 hitting attempts.
Even with the improvement, the Bears were too strong, taking 25-17 and 25-18 wins to finish the sweep.
Published with permission of The Greenville Advocate. For the full article, please visit http://www.thegreenvilleadvocate.com for subscription information.


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'Canes hope depth, experience pay off
The Warwick Vets girls' basketball team won't look wildly different personnel-wise this season, but the hope is that the 'Canes' record looks at least a little bit different than it has in the past.
Vets has played well in spurts but struggled getting over the hump the past three years in Division II, winning no more than four league games each season. Last year, it went 3-13 in D-II-Central.
With this season set to start, the 'Canes have a veteran group leading the way. Ten of the players have been in the program previously, with five of them holding varsity experience.
"It's been going extremely well in the first week of practice," Vets head coach Owen Paquet said. "Girls are stepping right back into where they left off last year. We're working on a lot of speed and quickness this year."
Vets graduated Kristen and Katie Gregory, both of whom played down low for the team the past few years, although Kristen missed all of last season with an injury.
Those are the biggest graduation losses, as many of the key pieces are back with the team for another year, most notably senior Casey Bennett.
A guard, Bennett has been the team's leading scorer the past two seasons. She was second-team all-division last year, and should be able build off that and set the tone for the team.
"She's the type of player where whatever she does she's going to increase her skill and improvement," Paquet said. "Already I can see a lot of shots she would have taken, and this year I see her passing the basketball already. Instead of throwing up a crazy shot, she would be getting an assist this year."
The 'Canes have five other seniors on the team – twins Emily and Lauren Almonte, Ricki Beaufort, Jenna Fontaine and Tara Fernandes.
The Almontes, in particular, should be big assets, and they're serving as captains along with Bennett.
"Lauren will control the backboards and be more of a hard-nosed, defensive player," Paquet said. "I see Emily stepping into that second high scorer situation. She's more of an offensive player where she can drive to the basket."
Vets has three juniors who are moving up to varsity this season after playing junior varsity a year ago, and Paquet expects them to make immediate contributions. They are Liz Iadevaia, Abbie Paul and Frankie Medeiros.
Junior Kaitlyn Rhodes is also with the team after playing her freshman year and then missing last season due to injury.
That gives Vets 10 experienced players, and Paquet is going to tailor the team's style to their strengths. While not overly big, the 'Canes can move and will try to be up-tempo.
"Our biggest plus this year will be our quickness," he said. "We're definitely planning on pushing the ball as much as possible."
The 11th player on the varsity roster is freshman Katherine Raposo
"She will add some ball-handling skills and she sees the court really well," Paquet said.
Vets still has some time before the regular season starts to fine-tune some things, as it won't play a league game until Dec. 20. It has an Injury Fund game against Toll Gate on Thursday on the road at 5 p.m., then has a non-league game at Central on Monday followed by another non-league game on Wednesday at home against West Warwick.
Then the season starts, as Vets hosts St. Raphael Friday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m.
The 'Canes are looking for results.
"Warwick Vets has always strived to make the playoffs, and it's always a goal to win every single game," Paquet said. "As long as we're progressing as individuals and as a team as a whole, I think it will be a successful season."


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During the closure, SEPTA's in-house engineering, maintenance and construction crews will work around-the-clock on key maintenance and construction tasks to improve service reliability. The major portion of this work entails replacing approximately 10,000 feet of worn overhead wire and 2,500 feet of ceiling trough.
"We use the tunnel almost 24 hours a day, which means we have very limited opportunities to obtain track outages for extensive repair work," said SEPTA Deputy General Manager Jeff Knueppel. "We are taking advantage of this time to complete several projects that will improve our trolley service through the tunnel."
Other work that will be completed during the trolley closure includes replacing worn track components and completing regular track maintenance throughout the tunnel; replacing worn components on key track switches near 34th Street and conducting routine maintenance and performing maintenance tasks at stations and key stairways.


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Drs. Elizabeth Johnson, Serena Wadhwa, and Elizabeth Ruiz will present "Labor Unions in the 21st Century: What's your [S]Take?" Thursday, March 13 from 5-7 p.m. in the faculty office center atrium.
The event's main speaker will be Dr. Dan Gilbert, who is an assistant professor at the School of Labor and Employment Relations, University of Illinois, Urbana – Champaign. He is a cultural historian with special interests in work, global mass culture and social movements. His previous work involves sports and unions, and he's taught contemporary labor problems. Dr. Gilbert will give a brief overview of the history of unions, perhaps with an emphasis on the role Chicago played, and talk about contemporary labor issues that might be more interesting to the students.
All are welcome to attend this free event and faculty is encouraged to bring their students.
Posted by Michael Drakulich at 03/10/2014 02:02:27 PM


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David Desharnais, Brendan Gallagher and Max Pacioretty all scored third-period goals to lift the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-2 victory over Winnipeg in what turned out to be the Jets' final game of the season.
Rene Bourque also tallied in only Montreal's second win in its last seven games, but an important one entering its regular-season finale. The Canadiens remained tied with Boston for first place in the Northeast Division entering Saturday's matchup at Toronto, though the Bruins do own a game in hand.
The Jets entered its regular-season closer one point behind both Ottawa and the New York Rangers in the race for the final two playoff spots in the Eastern Conference, but were eliminated prior to the conclusion of the game after both teams won on Thursday.
P.K. Subban and Lars Eller each contributed two assists for Montreal, with Carey Price stopping 23-of-25 shots on the evening.
"(Carey Price) is our best player. He is our leader," Montreal coach Michel Therrien said of his netminder. "Tonight as far as I'm concerned, he was our best player."
James Wright and Blake Wheeler had the goals for Winnipeg, which finished its 2013 campaign with a 24-21-3 record. Ondrej Pavelec recorded 26 saves in defeat.
"You want to be optimistic, and look at the glass as half full, but I'm sick of it," Wheeler said of missing the playoffs. "I'm sick of going home right now."
The Canadiens trailed 2-1 at the second intermission, but didn't take long to draw even early in the third. On a 2-on-2 rush, Gallagher took a pass from Eller and rocketed a shot over Pavelec's shoulder just 2:07 into the final session.
Montreal then cashed in on a power-play opportunity shortly afterward to move in front for the first time of the night. With the Jets down a man for being called with two many on the ice, Subban launched a blast from the left point that was blocked in front of the net, but Desharnais was all alone on the right side to put home the rebound at the 7:57 mark.
The Canadiens kept up the pressure to gain some breathing room later on, with Pacioretty re-directing a Subban shot that followed a Winnipeg turnover to put the Habs up 4-2 with 8:10 left to play.
Winnipeg jumped out to an early edge after Wright one-timed a feed from Chris Thorburn that beat Price to the glove side near the midway mark of the first period.
It remained a 1-0 game until midway through the second, when Bourque knocked home a rebound after Pavelec stopped Alex Galchenyuk's initial attempt.
The Jets regained the upper hand with 5:17 remaining in the middle stanza, with Wheeler skating in to poke in a loose puck created by a scrum in front after Price couldn't control the disc.
Game Notes
Canadiens defenseman Jarred Tinordi made his season debut and was credited with an assist on Gallagher's goal ... Pacioretty has now netted a goal in three straight outings and has tallied four markers and three assists during a six-game point streak ... The win was Montreal's fifth straight over Winnipeg dating back to last season, with three of those victories coming this year ... The Jets end the campaign with a 13-10-1 mark at the MTS Centre.