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Can I send my gun to you?
NO! I only accept barrels. I do not work on guns.
However, my son Kurt can receive your gun for work that does NOT involve machining. Call him at 970 433 9525.
What is the cost of rechambering my barrel and how long does it take?
I do more .357 Maximum chambers than any others and have special pricing that includes return shipping by UPS Ground to the continental US.
USPS to Alaska and Hawaii is more and quoted separately.
Thompson Center Contender, G2, and Encore barrels and CVA Scout barrels, from $80 for Henry single shots bought here in El Dorado Springs, MO to $150 ppd depending on additional work needed.
H&R and other barrels with a non-removable forend stud or TC 10" barrels with permanent front sight require a special set up, $150 ppd.
I can also mill off the TC front sight on older vintage 10" tapered barrels and cold blue the spot for $30. This is the preferred method for best accuracy from these barrels.
I do not rechamber the old TC factory 10" octagon barrels.
See the first column on the Home page for specifics or contact me.
Delivery time?
This is a personality test to filter out those with demand syndrome. I only want to work with good, patient people who can appreciate what I do, drama free.
I am a 72 year old doing a one man operation. Precision and craftsmanship govern my work, not how many and how fast. If you want fast, I cordially ask you to not do business with me for your sake and mine. Work is done when it is done, in as reasonable amount of time as I can cost effectively do the work in batches. Your work may get in on a batch and done within days, OR...... it may be months. I do not entertain badgering and charge $55 handling/shipping/nuisance factor to return barrels if you cancel.
I'm really a nice guy who uses what looks like a nasty attitude to run off volatile, demanding personalities. It works, and I focus on YOUR work in peace!
Sending work to me implies you agree to the above.
How do I order a custom barrel in .38 Special, .357 Magnum, or .357 Remington Maximum?
(Or other custom options)
I do not "make" barrels. Custom barrels are made by Match Grade Machine. Simply click on the link or call them at 435 628 0071 to order the barrel made however you want it and just ask them to ship the barrel to me to cut the chamber with my throat design. I bill you $105, including shipping to you, separately for doing a .38 Special, .357 Magnum, and .357 Maximum chambers.
All other centerfire chambers are $125 plus $25 if modifying extractor by milling and hand work are necessary.
Whose chamber should I choose, yours or MGM's?
It is a tough question that you can best answer.
MGM's chambers are much, much more precisely aligned with the bore than typical TC factory barrels, and MGM uses ONLY cylindrical throats in their barrels..... none of the crappy forcing cone chambers that are essentially "shot out" barrels before you fire the first shot. Chamber cast an old barrel that has had thousands of rounds shot through it, and you will find the first .3 to .4" of a shot out barrel almost identical to a forcing cone chamber.
MGM's .357 Maximum throat is similar to mine. It starts at .358" diameter, then steps down to .357". It is amply long for seating the excellent 180 gr. Hornady XTP out to at least the lower crimp groove.
My throating is very similar but a few tenths of a thousandth tighter and has a short cone sufficient to prevent cast lead bullets from shearing lead going into the throat. I also dial in bores at the point where the throat will be cut before chambering to compensate for any warpage in the bore and assure a more positive throat alignment..... what I take pride in most.
The bottom line is that MGM's chamber gives superlative accuracy for placing shots at long range with either .357" or .358" bullets, better than most hunters can shoot under field conditions.
My chamber gives the most flexibility and excellent accuracy with whatever bullet you want to shoot, .357" or .358" jacketed or cast lead.
A head-to-head shoot off between our chambers would be quite interesting!
The choice is yours, whatever suits you best, and whether you want my "Mike Bellm" signature engraved on the barrel.
What is the best barrel length?
This is kind of a silly question UNLESS I know how you intend to use it. This is what "custom" is all about...... what meets YOUR needs!
20" is an optimum barrel length overall. Tests have shown that the slowest powders like 1680 and Lil Gun are still gaining about 15 fps past 20" while 296/110 actually LOSE velocity after 20".
IF you are stretching shots out around 250-300 yards, a heavy 24" barrel with the slow powders and 180 gr. bullets would be a good combination. But inside of 200-250 yards, barrel length is a toss up.
My preference is 20" for superb handling qualities for anyone, but especially for youngers, ladies, and folks with disabilities. 24" is just awkward for them to handle and shoot well. While on the subject, you guys handing kids and ladies a .460 S&W or other high powered .45 are just totally irresponsible..... stupid. Just because you can handle them does not mean smaller folks can. Wake up! Give 'em a decent opportunity to become good shooters.
I know you may have been forced into hunting deer with shotgun and/or muzzle loader, and this is your frame of reference, but do yourself a favor and kick the .45 deer gun habit. Think about it. Millions and millions of deer were killed for over a century with everything from .22 cal. on up with .30/30 one of the most popular of all "deer guns". .357 Maximum produces more energy and punches a bigger hole than .30/30. Deer are not any tougher to kill, but common sense among hunters and state legislators has sure gone down hill. Kick the .45's to the curb or save them for big hogs, elk, moose, and bear..... not deer.
Handgun still hunting and shooting without a rest potentially, 10-12" handles well.
Handgun deer sniping shooting from a rest only, go heavy up to about 16". Match Grade Machine will make the TC muzzle loader contour and supply adaptor screws for you to use your muzzle loader forend as a bench rest forend, a great economical way to go!
What is the best twist rate for .357 Maximum?
Short answer: Time and experience suggest it does not make a bit of difference except in extreme applications such as when shooting extremely heavy bullets sub-sonic where a 1-10 twist would be in order.
At the same time we have found that in the case of a prototype .357 Maximum AR-15 16 1/2" barrel I chambered in a 1-10 twist blank, the very first group it fired with zero load development went into .530" center to center with, I don't recall now, either 140 gr. Hornady FTX or 158 gr. Hornady XTP bullets.
On the other hand, MGM's tests cited above gave 1/4" center to center groups from a 1-20 twist with bullets clear up to 225 gr!
The vast majority of .357 Maximum barrels made have been with 1-14 twist and give superlative accuracy.
For over 100 years, Remington has used 1-16 twist blanks for everything from .35 Remington to .350 Remington Magnum.
The H&R .357 Magnum barrels are 1-16 twist.
Chambered and crowned right, .357 Rem. Maximum is a superlatively accurate cartridge fired from anything from .355" groove diameter barrels through .359" and twist rates from 1-10 through at least 1-20 twist.
A coin toss is probably as good a decider as personal subjectivity.
How do I send my barrel to you?
Remove the sights and/or scope base, hanger bar, or anything else extraneous if you can. The barrel has to be slick on top.
Do NOT remove small parts from the barrel lug. I need them to test fire.
UPS and Fed-Ex are preferred with nearly zero issues while losses and damage via the post office has been as might be expected.
Use a sturdy box in good condition with good padding around the barrel, especially on the ends of the barrel.
You MUST include a note with the barrel with:
- Your name with BOTH billing and UPS physical shipping addresses if paying by credit card.
- Phone number.
- email address so I can email your UPS tracking number.
- Instructions to include other work besides chambering, such as scope base, drill/tap for front sight, muzzle brake, etc.
- If paying by check, shipment is held for at least 2 weeks for checks to clear.
- Payment sent with barrel made out to Mike Bellm
- If paying by Pay Pal, include your Pay Pal email address.
- Get and keep your tracking number to verify your package arrived. Send a self addressed stamped envelope if you want further confirmation your package is in my hands. I do not send out property receipts.
Ship the barrel only to my new address:
Mike Bellm
P.O. Box 276
El Dorado Springs, Missouri
Phone: 541 956 6938 Leave a message!
(NEVER send a frame or gun to me. It will be refused and returned at your expense.)
Bullet seating stems for .357 Rem. Maximum:
Be sure to use a bullet seating stem that matches the bullet nose profile. Most .357 Magnum & Maximum dies have seat stems for either flat nose or round nose bullets. Contact the reloading die manufacturer for seat stems matching the bullet profile you are using. Lee is reported to do this very economically using your bullet sample as their guide.
We want your experience with the TC guns especially to be the very best you've ever had with any gun!
Warranty and customer support:
Accuracy is not just a function of the barrel!
When you get down to it, accuracy "guarantee's" are basically fraud since there is no way to control the user or the sighting equipment on the barrel. I make no accuracy guarantees, BUT if you follow our regimen on www.bellmtcs.com and the barrel does not shoot great, I'm glad to talk about replacing it. The original Bellm TCs website is currently down.
To access the new Bellm TCs website for parts, tools, TC made barrels, stocks & grips, and for FFL related servies, type in ONLY www.bellmtcs.com and make sure your browser does not add anything after .com
OR, use this link and check to see that your browser adds nothing after .com
Call Kurt Bellm at 970 433 9525 for trigger jobs, springs, tools, and instructions to make the gun as a whole work for you!
No matter how good the barrel is, it will not shoot any better than the way it is assembled on your gun and the ammo you feed it.
For advice, counsel, trouble shooting, and general brain storming, call Mike Bellm at 541 956 6938. I don't sit by the phone, so leave a message if you want to talk to me.
A final word...... ALWAYS remember your ABC's. Always Believe Christ.


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Hibiscus flower because summer is coming!? I think, its still cold and just raining here..
Coloured Pencils, Pen and Ink.
Artwork, Illustrations, Doodles and on occasion bits and pieces of my life.
Hibiscus flower because summer is coming!? I think, its still cold and just raining here..
Coloured Pencils, Pen and Ink.
I haven't really been drawing lately, which bugs me. But I'm still trying. I just hate this feeling of exhaustion, and I just can't seem to shake it.
Here are some blooming cherry blossoms for you.
Pen and Ink.
Lest we forget.
Kuretake Brush Pens.
I'm really starting to hate pencil crayons and I don't know why. I mean here they turned out so soft and lovely looking when other times they look so grainy. It's probably the paper I'm using.
Crayola and Laurentein Pencil Crayons.
I liked her so much I finished her. The hair took the longest to do, but I'm really happy with how much they remind me of cinnamon buns. I kind of wish she had feet, but when I tried drawing them in, they just wouldn't.
Prints are available here.
Adobe Illustrator CS3
So everything with skulls, bones, and flowers like this I think I'm simply going to name with human names.
Just a human skull, with some greenery and hibiscus and plumeria flowers.
I suppose this would translate well as a tattoo design.
Pan Watercolours, Pentel Brush Pen, Dr. Ph Martin's White Ink, Kuretake Brush Pens.

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This week for Bookish Wednesday I'm covering the first in a series I started reading a few years back. It's Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill!
Plot Synopsis: Sure, the life of a graduate student wasn't exactly glamorous, but I was doing fine until Chicago's vampires announced their existence to the world. When a rogue vampire attacked me, I was lucky he only got a sip. Another bloodsucker scared him off and decided the best way to save my life was to make me the walking undead.
Plot: The plot is pretty great, and being born in Chicago I always enjoy learning more about the city since I don't remember it at all essentially. That being said, this isn't Twilight thankfully and the plot gets pretty intense, fairly quickly.
Characters: This being the first book we get introduced to our main cast of characters, with Merit and Ethan being the obvious leads. However Mallory, Catcher (yes that's really his name), and Jeff are definitely the best of the side characters. Catcher and Mallory in particular are snarky, and I always enjoy snark. As for Merit and Ethan, they're fairly decent leads, although Ethan can be grating at times.
Overall: If you love Urban Fantasy, you'll love this first book of Chicagoland Vampires.
For those who like: Urban Fantasy, Action, Drama, Romance, Vampires, Weres, Fast Paced Plot, Excellent Cast of Characters.
Not for those who don't like: Any of the above.


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For those who attended my Genetic Genealogy talk last weekend, here's some welcome news.
FamilyTreeDNA.com is having a short sale. Nearly all the offerings will be on sale, including upgrades that were not on last year's sale. The sale begins at 6 PM April 19th and concludes at 11:59 PM on Saturday the 21st (Central time, U.S.)
No coupon required this time. Prices on the website will be adjusted.
For more information, check out FamilyTreeDNA's Facebook page or see CeCeMoore's latest post at Your Genetic Genealogist. If you're interested in the uses of DNA for genealogy, I do recommend following Your Genetic Genealogist.
Canadian Genealogy & Women's History: Current Ideas, Information & Projects
Thursday, April 19, 2012
FamilyTreeDNA sale starts tonight - DNA Day
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Allentown, PA-based electricity company PPL is hell on the world, but at least it's upfront about it.
On PPL's website is a good section on its carbon emissions. Alas, "PPL currently has no formal greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan in place." It blames the lack of coherent regulation.
Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/the-15-worst-companies-for-the-environment-2009-9?op=1#ixzz3SFUUD6zU


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Timesavers provide support and work experience opportunities for people with additional needs in West Lancashire.
Timesavers provide work experience to local people with additional needs by providing an administration service for local voluntary organisations. Timesavers was set up in 2010 by a group of parents to provide work experience for local people with additional needs.
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Castles in Germany
Browse 1,415 attractions, meet 372 travelers, 108 tour guides and discover 3,993 photos
Travelers are voting Wartburg Castle, Neuschwanstein Castle and Moritzburg Castle as the best of 13 castles in Germany. Also popular are Lichtenstein Castle in Baden-Wurttemberg, Hohnstein Castle in Dresden and Harzburg in Goslar. Want more? Check out our map of castles in Germany or these 2 castles in Berlin.
Wartburg CastlePlaces To Visit CastlesEisenach, Thuringia Province, Germany
The Wartburg is a castle situated on a 1230-foot (410-m) precipice to the southwest of, and overlooking the town of Eisenach, in the state of…
Neuschwanstein CastlePlaces To Visit CastlesHohenschwangau, Bavaria, Germany
Neuschwanstein Castle (German: Schloss Neuschwanstein, pronounced [nɔʏˈʃvaːnʃtaɪn], English: "New Swanstone Castle") is a nineteenth-century Ro…
Moritzburg CastlePlaces To Visit CastlesSaxony, Germany
Moritzburg Castle is a Baroque palace in Moritzburg, in the German state of Saxony, about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) northwest of the…31
Lichtenstein CastlePlaces To Visit CastlesBaden-Württemberg, Germany
Lichtenstein Castle is situated on a cliff located near Honau in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Historically there has been a castle on…28
Hohnstein CastlePlaces To Visit CastlesGermany
Hohnstein Castle is a medieval castle in the village of the same name, Hohnstein in Saxon Switzerland in the Free State of Sachsen in East Germany.The…4
HarzburgPlaces To Visit CastlesLower Saxony, Germany
The Harzburg, also called Großer Harzburg, is a former imperial castle on the edge of the Harz mountains directly above the spa resort of Bad Harzbur…2
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Hohenzollern Castle is a castle about 50 kilometers (31 mi) south of Stuttgart, Germany. It is considered the ancestral seat of…2
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Herrenchiemsee is a complex of royal buildings on Herreninsel, an island in the Chiemsee, Bavaria's largest lake, 60 km south east of Munich.…
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The Nymphenburg Palace (German: Schloss Nymphenburg), i.e. "Nymph's Castle", is a Baroque palace in Munich, Bavaria, southern Germany. The palace was…1
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It's only because it's a Leap Year that it isn't the end of winter meteorologically speaking. As everybody seems to be saying it has been a very mild winter. In our part of the world it's been due to that exceptionally mild December, followed by a bit above average January and an around average February. The result is one of the mildest winters on record.
The little chart above shows the temperatures for Ossett for the winter months. The bright green line indicates the average temperature for this winter for each month whilst the blue line indicates the average temperature for that month over the last six winters.
I've done a similar chart for this winter's rainfall. I'm aware that other parts of the country have had far more rainfall than we've had locally. Even so on visits to the plot the ground has seemed very wet and claggy. The dark blue line indicates the expected rainfall for each of the winter months.
We've had some cold but lovely sunny days over the last week but it has remained cold through the day. The sunshine has certainly brought out the apricot blossom in the greenhouse. We're now waiting for our nectarine and peach trees to come into flower.
My main problem now is not to start sowing seeds too early. Perhaps I should stop reading blogs and looking on Facebook as lots of gardeners are already starting to sow seeds or even have young seedlings by now. The predictions I've seen are that the cooler weather will continue into March with a few milder days thrown in to add a bit of confusion. The forecast is not tempting me to start sowing seeds. I found in the past later sowings often catch up earlier sowings that have been checked by cold weather so it might be a few weeks yet before I'm tempted to tear open some seed packets.


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Arts & Culture
Dauphine's goal is to educate and train future generations of executives, entrepreneurs, leaders and scholars to be both experts in their respective domains but also socially responsible, cultured, open-minded members of the community. The Arts and Culture are an essential aspect of education and student life.
With that goal in mind, Dauphine supports student club and association projects, develops partnerships with major French cultural institutions, offers a wide range of on-campus cultural activities and facilitates student access to the capital's cultural events.
Student Services coordinates university cultural activities through:
Student associations and clubs
Dauphine Film Club (ACD), Dauphine Theater Group (ATD), the Student Bureau (BDE), Dauphine Photo Lab, Dauphine Culture (a Masters 2- Managing Cultural Institutions association) and l'Oreille de Dauphine Music Club organize events all year long. Dauphine Art Week, held yearly in March, is the university's cultural high point.
Partnerships with major French cultural institutions
With support from Fondation Dauphine, Dauphine has developed partnerships with numerous French cultural institutions:
- The Centre Pompidou
- The Comédie Française
- The Musée National du Moyen-Âge (Musée de Cluny)
- The Grand Palais (RMN-GP Réunion des Musées Nationaux-Grand Palais
50 Bachelor's 2 students took part in Museum Night 2011 as docents for the Grand Palais, after an RMN-GP training session. A very successful experience for all!
- The Musée du Luxembourg
- The COGE – Grandes Écoles Choir and Orchestra (3 concerts are scheduled for 2012)
- The OCUP – Paris Universities Orchestra and Choir (2 concerts per year)
- The PSL Orchestra and Choir
Singing workshop
Held every Monday from Noon to 1:30 PM in Amphitheater 9, 3rd floor, Porte Dauphine Campus
Drawing class
Held every Tuesday from Noon to 1:30 PM in Room B203, Porte Dauphine Campus and open to all, students, faculty and staff, from beginners to confirmed.
Theater Ticket Office
For theater tickets at reduced prices.


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After reduction, the guide wires for the pediatric hip locking plate are inserted.
This can be done using the dedicated angled guide, or by placing the wires through the plate with the screw-in guides attached to it.
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Last weekend, I headed to the Imperial War Museum North, located on the iconic Salford Quays, to take a peek at a brand new exhibition.
Fashion On The Ration: 1940s Street Style commemorates the 75th anniversary of clothes rationing and has a plethora of fascinating period items on display; from the uniforms that became one of the more visible changes to how people dressed at the time, to gas mask handbags (yes, this was very much a thing) Utility clothing bearing the CC41 logo, original documents, artwork and siren suits, helping give an in-depth understanding of the era.
Along with fellow bloggers Helen, Gillian and Rosie, we were given an exclusive preview and private tour of the exhibition. With rationing in full force during WW2, wearing lavish and expensive designer clothing was seen to be of poor taste during such a crisis.
However, in order to prevent civilians from becoming Utility clothing carbon copies of one another – and to reassure the public that 'the Board of Trade have no wish to adopt the role of fashion dictator' – the government collaborated with some of the top designers, producing stylish yet economical outfits under the Utility scheme.
Whilst WW2 was obviously a dark period in history, it's also important to remember the power of morale. The limited resources forced people to become much more creative, with the 'Make Do And Mend' mentality in full swing. The women in particular had to be more frugal than ever, whilst retaining the glamour and beauty standards that were still expected of them – regardless of the bombs dropping.
Wedding planning in the 1940s was also a very different experience from today's modern world of decadent venues and expensive, couture gowns. With the war taking the men far from home, time was very much of the essence on these occasions.
Magazines offered advice on how to plan a wedding in just 5 days and brides often opted for more versatile designs of wedding attire; dresses that they could wear more than once, for optimum frugality. One wedding dress on display was worn by no less than 14 brides, giving a glimpse of the strong community spirit.
Makeup was in short supply so again, women had to be creative. Using beetroot to stain their lips and gravy browning in lieu of stockings, their thriftiness and creativity is admirable. Back then, there was certainly no popping into to good old Primark when you ran out tights!
The lingerie pictured below is a good example of this and came about when a lady asked her seamstress to create undergarments from spare silk maps once used by soldiers to help evade capture, discreetly sewn into the lining of their uniforms.
After our tour, the girls and I headed to the t-shirt turban workshop, hosted by Mary Jane Baxter. We all got to work using the variety of fabrics on offer and the others managed to make themselves a cute, quirky turban within the hour. Mine ended up going horribly wrong (sewing is not a skill that I naturally possess) but I am determined to give it a go again soon!
Next, we had a reserved place at the Meet the Author: Julie Summers event. Julie Summers is the author of Fashion on the Ration, which is the inspiration behind the exhibition and Jam Busters, which inspired the ITV series Home Fires, alongside various other publications. Julie introduced herself, then talked us through some of the key items on display and the history behind them.
Julie is such a lovely, elegant lady and her passion for history shined through as she spoke. Sadly, Home Fires had recently been decommissioned by ITV, leaving millions of loyal viewers in limbo with an abrupt, cliffhanger ending. I've bought Julies 'Jam Busters' and 'Fashion On The Ration' books and have been completely enthralled since, spending my evenings researching more and more about the WW2 era.
The Fashion On the Ration exhibition at the Imperial War Museum North is now running until May 1, 2017, so you have plenty of time to plan your own trip. You can find out more here.
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|4.82 m
|Hull Material
|South Portland, Maine, United States
|4.82 m
|1.83 m
|Min. Draft
|0.2 m
|Deadrise at Transom
|Dry Weight
|1140 lb
|Engine Type
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|40 hp
|Fuel Tanks
|6.6 gal
Thanks to our shallow-drafting Advanced Inverted V (AIV) hull, the MAKO® Pro Skiff 16 CC provides the smoothest, driest inshore ride possible—plus, it delivers quick planing, brisk acceleration and a huge load-carrying capacity.
The deck and foam-filled hull are mechanically and chemically bonded to become one unitized structure with superior flotation and quiet operation. And it comes standard with a hot-dipped galvanized trailer, a Mercury® outboard and our MAKO Assurance warranty.
- Backed by the MAKO® Assurance—the best warranty in the business
- Advanced Inverted V (AIV) hull w/integrated anti-spray design for a smooth, stable & dry ride
- 100% composite construction for a lifetime of rugged durability
- 1-piece fiberglass stringer system w/gelcoat finish & fully injected, closed-cell foam flotation
- Bow & aft molded raised casting decks w/non-skid surface & storage beneath
- Center console w/5 vertical rod holders, acrylic windscreen, stainless steel grab rail, navigation lights, space for mounting optional electronics & below-console storage
- Forward console seat w/molded-in grab handles & 8-gal. (30 L) cooler
- MAKO®-exclusive removable 85-qt. (80 L) foam-filled helm seat/cooler w/superior ice-keeping ability
- 2-tone high-density marine-grade vinyl upholstery w/composite substrates
- Custom-matched hot-dipped galvanized trailer w/Super Lube hubs
Additional Specs
- Length:15' 10"
- Beam: 6' 0"
- Bottom width: 4' 9"
- Max. recommended HP: 40 HP
- Fuel capacity: 6.6 gal.
- Max. person capacity: 5 persons
- Max. person weight: 625 lbs.
- Max. weight capacity : 1100 lbs.
- Cockpit depth: 16'
- Transom height at center line: 20'
- Draft: 8'
- Approx. hull weight: 880 lbs.
- Approx. package weight: 1747 lbs.
- Package height: 6' 8"
- Storage length: 21' 6"
Standard Features
Comfort, Convenience & Peace of Mind
- Backed by the MAKO® Assurance—the best warranty in the business
- NMMA Certified
- Factory leak tested for hull, plumbing & fitting integrity
- Stainless steel hardware & fasteners for corrosion resistance
- Horn
- Single-cable, no-feedback rotary steering
- Molded center console w/integrated 8-gal. (30 L) cooler, molded-in grab handles, w/hinged padded seat cushion & back
- Contoured acrylic windscreen
- Tachometer
- Flush-mount electronics mounting surface
- Panel-mounted control box w/power trim
- Stainless steel grab rail w/side-mounted navigation lights
- Drink holder
- 5 vertical flush-mounted rod holders
- Under-console storage area
Construction & Exterior
- 100% composite construction
- Encapsulated, fiberglass-infused transom w/high-density Coosa® Bluewater composite core
- Molded, patterned non-skid casting platforms & cockpit sole
- Console chemically bonded & mechanically fastened to deck w/.25" (.6 cm) aluminum backing plates
- Closed-cavity, closed-cell, foam-injected hull & deck system chemically bonded & mechanically fastened w/stainless steel fasteners for strength & durability
- Marine-grade stainless steel hardware & fasteners throughout
- Composite seat substrates
- Heavy-duty rub rail
- MAKO® White gelcoat
Electrical, Mechanical & Plumbing Systems
- 500 GPH (1,893 LPH) baitwell pump w/adjustable spray head
- 1,000 GPH (3,785 LPH) bilge pump
- High-speed baitwell water pickup
- Portable 6.6-gal. (25 L) fuel tank w/hold-down strap
- Interstate® cranking battery w/tray
- Marine-grade rocker switches w/push button breaker protection
- Marine-grade tinned wiring w/submersible connectors
- USCG-compliant navigation lights
- 12V outlet
Hardware & Accessories
- 4 stainless steel cleats
- Reboarding step & stainless steel grab handle
- Stainless steel bow & stern eyes
- Raised, closed-molded bow fishing platform w/patterned non-skid surface
- MAKO®-exclusive rotomolded removable 85-qt. (80 L) foam-filled helm seat/cooler w/superior ice-keeping ability
- Raised aft fishing platform (closed-molded) w/patterned non-skid surface & open storage space below
- 360° fishability
- 2-tone high-density marine-grade vinyl upholstery w/stain-resistant coating & composite substrates on seats
- Award-winning Advanced Inverted V (AIV) hull design for superb load-carrying abilities & a smoother, drier ride in choppy waters
- Integrated anti-spray hull design
- Factory-rigged w/matched propeller
- Custom single-axle trailer
- All-welded, tubular frame for a unitized structure w/exceptional strength-to-weight ratio
- Hot-dipped galvanized construction
- Hot-dipped galvanized wheels w/13" (33 cm) radial tires
- Super Lube hubs
- Leaf spring suspension
- Swing-up locking jack w/swivel wheel
- Heavy-duty winch w/nylon strap & safety strap
- Outboard motor support to reduce hull & transom stress while towing
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Writing is something that I am not that good at. It's a way for me to push myself to write about my life. I never thought it would be this rewarding. When I started writing my blog I was scared. I didn't want the whole world to see my writing and think things about me. I started off writing about recipes and my exercising. The exercising posts didn't last because I have trouble keeping a workout regimen. Th recipes stopped when I got busy with my course in CR. I kept going though. I Kept writing about what's on my mind. I kept writing about what I am feeling. It's getting easier and easier to write about what my heart tells me to write. It has been a great journey of seeing where this will go and who I become.
Writing is a way to help me process certain situations. It gets things off my mind so I can see the situation in a different light. I love being able to use writing as a way to get a different perspective on what is happening in my life. I am exciting to see where this writing takes me. Who knows one day maybe I will write a book about my life story. I have thought about it a few times yet never thought I was a good enough writer. I have a long way to go and it will be a few years before that happens.
I encourage you to write about what's in your life. Write like you can't stop. Don't think about it or edit it, just write. It can be in a journal, a word document, or a random piece of paper. It is meant to help you get all the stuff on your mind out. It is something that gets the emotions out. It may not help like it does with me so see what you get. See how it helps you or how it doesn't. Experiment with your writing see what it does for you!


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The Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner Inflation
The retail cost of menu items for a classic Thanksgiving Dinner including turkey, stuffing, cranberries, pumpkin pie and all the basic trimmings increased about 13 percent this year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
According to John Anderson, a senior economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation's (AFBF) who conducted their 26th annual informal price survey of classic items that will be found on this year's Thanksgiving Day dinner table.
The average cost of this year's food cost for 10 is $49.20, a $5.73 price increase from last year's average of $43.47 [i.e. +13.18%].
* One 16 pound turkey increased by: 22.7%
* One gallon of whole milk increased by: +13.0%
* One 30-ounce can of pumpkin pie mix increased by: +15.6%
* Two nine-inch pie shells increased by: +2.4%
* One 0.5 pint of whipping cream increased by: +15.3%
* One pound of green peas increased by: +16.7%
* One 14-ounce package of cubed bread stuffing increased by: +9.1%
* One dozen brown-n-serve rolls increased by: +8.5%
* Three pounds of sweet potatoes increased by: +2.2%
* One pound of fresh cranberries increased by: +2.9%
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Hi all,
I'm already planning ahead to 2017 and Salute and inspired at the pace that my Hastings Demo is coming along (for Salute 2016) I've decided upon putting together a big Battle of Flodden game.
This is a project that I've always had in mind as there was a nice contrast between the mainly pike armed Scots and the (still Late Medieval army of the English. with my research not turning up very much for the Battle of Fornovo in terms of heraldry, thus the project has been put on the backburner, I thought it wise to ask you all about sources for heraldry at The Battle of Flodden prior to making the final commitment. I noticed that Ray at the (infamous! LOL) Don't Throw a One! Blog has a lot of info on the standards and banners used and i was hoping that you guys out there could help me out with more info?
I've noticed that there is no one reference on the heraldry used by wither side during the battle or am I mistaken?
If anyone can help me out in this matter I would be very appreciative.


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"UPC Hungary has stated that the hardware cost of the service is 'a very small addition,' less than 1 Euro per set-top box."
Liberty Global's UPC Hungary system became the first pay-TV operator to bring online video to existing set-top boxes at scale, virtualizing set-top box functionality to deliver the full YouTube user experience without the cost or time-to-market of deploying new, high-end STBs in customers' homes.
Using the cloud, UPC Hungary overcame the three technological obstacles that had barred online video from pay-TV: the inability of existing STBs to render rich, online video user interfaces; the incompatibility of online video and pay-TV content protection formats; and pay-TV STBs' need for video to be delivered as MPEG-2 or H.264, rather than as adjustable bitrate streams.
UPC Hungary is using ActiveVideo's CloudTV™ StreamCast platform to render the existing YouTube Leanback interface, conduct media manipulation and combine the UI and the online video into a single video stream – all in the cloud. The stream is delivered with full interactivity as a managed network channel to UPC Hungary STBs.
Available at launch to more than 200,000 STBs, the service grew by 150% in nine months, to more than 500,000 STBs. Usage has far exceeded UPC Hungary's expectations, including: millions of minutes per day of YouTube content streamed; 68% initial usage, 83% repeat usage; and average engagement that has surpassed 45 minutes per session.


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Heat control in nanoscale SQUIDs
Nanoscale Superconducting QUantum Interference Devices (nanoSQUIDs) are potentially the most sensitive measurement devices in the world. They detect changes in an electromagnetic property known as magnetic flux, which means they can be used to detect single photons or to characterise the tiny quantum oscillations in nano-electromechanical systems (NEMS).
In theory, they could also be sensitive enough to detect the flip of electron spins, which would make them an important component of future quantum information processing systems. This is a grand challenge in many areas of applied physics and there has been a recent trend to develop ever smaller nanoSQUIDs to reach the required sensitivities and further extend their measurement capabilities.
The problem so far has been the difficulty in realising the full potential of nanoSQUIDs at the incredibly low temperatures required to make certain measurements of quantum phenomena. This is because excess heat is generated within the devices during operation, and removing this heat is extremely challenging.
The new research proposes a novel type of nanoSQUID that overcomes the heat problem by using layers of gold and titanium known as proximity effect layers. The titanium is the superconducting material and the gold acts to suppress the transition temperature, via the superconducting proximity effect, but is also a thermal shunt, controlling temperature within the device.
NPL's Ling Hao, who worked on the project, said, "Using the titanium-gold proximity bilayers we have shown that the properties of the nanoSQUID enables magnetic measurements to be made at temperatures as low as 60 millikelvin. This allows for sensitive measurements to be made over a very useful range of temperatures, which will hopefully lead to many more nanoSQUID applications in the future."


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The week of A.L.A was more than a success for everyone that attended, specifically the Ohio University chapter. Throughout the week the Ohio chapter played key roles in various activities, and had some very distinguished moments as well. Avery Robertson our current New member educator was interviewed on the Adam Ritz radio show about the annual 5cacia event that is hosted by the Ohio Chapter of Acacia. The 5cacia is a 5k for pancreatic cancer and is hosted every year at Ohio University. Last year Acacia made up only 5% of greek life however, were able to raise 25% of all greek life philanthropy money.
The Ohio Chapter was also reunited with alumnus brother Jim Katsaounis #437. Katsaounis is currently Associate Vice President for University Communications at Drexel University in Philadelphia. Prior to joining Drexel in 2002, he was director of public relations for the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania from 1998-2002 and communications director for the Acacia Fraternity International Headquarters from 1997-1998. He has served the Ohio chapter in numerous positions as both an undergraduate and alumnus, and currently is the secretary to the Acacia Fraternity Foundation.
Jim Katsaounis was presented with the Award of Merit at the closing banquet of the leadership academy. The award of Merit is amongst one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon an Acacian. The Award of Merit is given to "brothers who have given of their time and substance unstintingly for the promotion and furtherance of Acacia, both nationally and locally, and brothers who have rendered outstanding service in their chosen fields, and have attained high position therein, thus exemplifying the motto of Acacia, human service, and the teachings of the fraternity".
All in all the 2015 Acacia Leadership Academy was a huge success. Year after year the fraternity grows and more chapters are in attendance. the next Leadership academy will be help in the summer of 2017 and is sure to make leaps and bounds from the one this year.
Nick Wolanczyk current senior dean (left) Avery Robertson current New Member Educator (middle left) Jim Katsaounis alumni brother and 2015 recipient of the award of Merit (middle right) Dalton Yost current public relations chair (right)
Alumni Brother Jim Katsaounis 2015 award of Merit recipient.


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In one attempt to save money, I decided I was going to bike everywhere.
And not because I was not imagining myself in a floral maxi dress with a fish-tail side-braid cycling on a dutch-style bike with a baguette in my front basket, a bottle of Pinot Grigio in my left hand on my way to an afternoon picnic in the park.
Truly, I wasn't. I lived in Belgium for a year: been there, done that.
Rather then indulging some soft-focus hipster fantasy, it was a practical decision to save money on transportation.
Where I live, an unlimited monthly transit pass is $100 and it costs $3 to take the bus or subway. To me, it's just not worth it unless I'm going somewhere more than a 40 min walk away. Since I live downtown, in an apartment that is a 6 min. walk to school and a 15 min. walk to work, it's pointless for me to buy a monthly transit pass since it won't be cost effective. But sometimes, like when I want to go to the library, or go buy groceries in Chinatown, or go browse at all the lovely boutiques on the west-end of town, it just takes too long to walk there and I end up giving in and taking the streetcar. That's at least $6 for a round-trip, which I'd rather spend on three coffees, frankly.
That's where my bike comes in. I bought it last summer at Canadian Tire for under $150 and it's been sitting in my parents garage uptown since September. Finally, after weeks of trying to motivating myself to ride it downtown, I did it one evening. I was so happy. Now I could run errands in a faster time AND get fit doing it, all for FREE. Win-win-win situation.
Of course, the SECOND day it was downtown, locked up to a post outside la apartment,someone tried to steal it. I guess when they were trying to steal it they got caught or something, but they (the bastards!) kicked my fenders in and punctured my wheel as well as stealing one of my locks.
So I had a completely flat tire (so flat it fell of the rim) and was thus unable to even wheel it to a bike repair shop because it wouldn't roll.
Life sucked.
I also couldn't drive it to a bike repair shop because I had no money to pay for it to be fixed! "Whatever", I thought, "I'll just continue to walk places".
"Now", you ask, "Danielle, don't you know anyone who can fix a freakin tire?"
No, readers, no I do not.
You see, I grew up in a big city, all my friends grew up in a city, my parents grew up in a city, we can't do things like that. My dad hires pays handyman $80 an hour to change light bulbs in our house practically.
I scrolled through my BlackBerry wondering who I could call. Now would be the perfect time to get a country-boy boyfriend.
A few months ago I met a boy at a bar from the country. We hung out for a bit and he ended up putting up some shelves in my room. But we had lost touch over the last few months and I didn't want to seem awkward or weird by calling him up to ask him to fix my bike since we hadn't spoken for about four months.
But I also didn't have money to fix my bike.
Long story short? I got over it, decided money was more important to me and I should at least just ask. The worst he would say was no.
But he said yes!! (after asking me if I deleted him off BBM..um nooo I just got a new phone..he totally did not buy that, but that's irrelevant).
Now I have a bike that will save me money because I can ride to No Frills to get cheap groceries, and to the library so I won't have to buy books, and maybe even to my parents house if I'm feeling super fit adventurous (where they will give me free food and free laundry!) And I saved like $50 by getting him to do it rather then a bike shop.
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Ah, spring. Flowers, fresh air, cut grass, gardens, the open pool — and, not least among the season's arrivals, the ear-splitting thunder of motorcycles whose drivers think they have a right to disrupt everything in their vicinity.
Colorado winters are good for something other than filling the ski slopes, you see. They often keep the primitives who ride these earth-shaking behemoths off the streets, too.
Last week, one of them lurched out of a driveway about 50 feet behind my dogs during our walk and frightened them into a frenzy.
The next day, as I emerged from a coffee shop near downtown, another freakishly loud motorcycle gunned past. My mind knew it was just another clownish exhibitionist on the loose but my body still froze in a state of alarm.
Why do a small minority of motorcycle riders thrive on abusive noise? Like all anti-social subcultures, they have their excuses.
"Loud pipes save lives," is the mantra you will hear from the leather-clad lobby. As one biker blog explains, "Harleys are not vehicles so much as they are cloaks of invisibility. It is not simply a matter of motorists not seeing motorcycles. Drivers tend not to recognize the motorcycles they see as other motor vehicles sharing the road with them. So it is common for drivers to simply run over bikes. In the United States, these collisions make the papers about 15 times a day."
So how does a brutal volume of noise relieve the danger? "Motorcycles that are loud enough to be heard inside a sound-proofed passenger compartment are not only better able to run away from bike-blind motorists. They are also much harder to ignore."
Yes, they are much harder to ignore. We can agree on that. But if safety can be achieved only by becoming a public nuisance — a questionable claim, by the way — then maybe these hobbyists need to find another pastime.
The biker lobby resorted to similar claims in 2007 when Denver rewrote its noise ordinance for motor vehicles. And if you weren't buying their argument then, they had another that was even less acceptable: that their vehicles' noise was an expression of their First Amendment rights.
If you didn't like it, apparently, you could always cover your ears.
Denver set the noise limit for vehicles under 10,000 pounds to 82 decibels at 25 feet — although good luck getting it enforced. Police have other priorities, and a mobile source of noise is difficult to measure.
Doug Linkhart, Denver's manager of environmental health, told me that the hottest noise issue in Denver these days is probably "loud events in parks," given the great number of events scheduled these days. The mayor has even created a committee to look at how such events are handled.
Linkhart's office — which has one worker who checks noise at bars, construction sites and other venues — can shut down an event if it's too loud, and it can also act on complaints from homeowners regarding other persistent loud noises.
City ordinance spells out decibel limits at the property line for residential, commercial, industrial and public premises, with adjustments according to the time of day.
In addition, there are a lot of temporary, legitimate exceptions for activities such as blowing snow and mowing.
Search as I might, however, I couldn't find an exemption anywhere for riding a loud motorcycle through a neighborhood.
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Washington, D.C. science advisor Ilse Peterson co-authored an article in Inhalation Magazine on behalf of the International Pharmaceutical Aerosol Consortium on Regulation and Science (IPAC-RS) titled, "An IPAC-RS update: Delivery Systems, L&E and GRRO." the article gave updates on its Device, Materials, Leachables and Extractables Paradigm, and Global Regulatory Review and Outreach working groups.
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Vessyl: A Technology That Knows What You Drink
Written by @QuotingBirdie
The Future of Drinking Is Here
2014 seems to be the year where technology and health are beginning to truly collide. Up until this point, technology's main contribution to consumer health has been in the form of a variety of health apps, that have flooded the smartphone marketplace. Most of these apps have either assisted with counting calories, tracking weight, or to provided sample workouts in an attempt to get you into better shape. Looking outside the mobile landscape, the only other major tech that has been developed really are pedometers, which track the amount of steps you take in a day. Now, all of this technology has been cool, but in my opinion, there hasn't been anything truly groundbreaking. Of course that all changed when I learned about Vessyl.
Vessyl is a new technology that isn't slated for release until sometime in 2015, but it's already turning heads. What is this Vessyl that I speak of you might ask? Well it's a smart mug, a really, really, really, really smart mug. According to CEO and Co-Founder Justin Lee, Vessyl is supposed to take calorie counting to the next level, by seamlessly integrating data gathered by the smart cup/mug/container and display it in a meaningful and health conscious way. It's the hope and dream of Justin Lee that people who use Vessyl will then take this information and apply it to their everyday life. Making the information they obtain from their personal drinking habits useful in possibly changing/altering their decisions about what they put into their body. In other words, the creators are betting that this mug will make us healthier by showing us all the dangerous ingredients that we drink daily.
It truly is a noble goal for the world's first smart drinking container, but can Vessyl live up to the very hype that it has generated? Below is an in-depth review of the Vessyl and what we know about it so far.
Perhaps what I love the most about the Vessyl is the design. Mark One, the company behind this intelligent drinking apparatus, has come out with a beautiful, modern, and sleek piece of technology that just looks right. Now you might be saying to yourself, "Well of course it looks right, it's just a mug". To which I would respond, "Well designs for smart watches and glasses are suppose to look elegant/cool/sleek, but they don't". Today's smart watches still look relatively dorky with their bulky square interface and google glass is just as ridiculous looking. Don't just take my word for it, just listen to correspondent Jason Jones, from The Daily Show, take on the controversial Google Glass.
Beyond the initial first impressions, the Vessyl appears to also be somewhat "customizable". When released, it will be available in three colors: Black, Mocha and White. While the container itself is limited the true "customizable" part of it will be the lid. Mark One is going to be coming up with several different colors for people to top their Vessyl's with. How unique these lids are is still up for debate. From what I've been able to gleam from their website, Vessyl will mostly be offering solid colored lids, but I guess there is a chance for patterns to be implemented here as well. Where or not this is a huge selling point with the public will remain to be seen. In the meantime though, it's nice to imagine that not every Vessyl will be the same.
App design for the Vessyl also seems to shine here and help it rather than hinder it. Although not necessary for using the Vessyl, the smartphone/desktop app is going to be a big part of whether or not this technology succeeds with consumers. If it fails to deliver automatic results of important data like calories, sugar, and caffeine, users are not going to enjoy it. Especially since there are already a lot of other manual calorie counter apps out there for both iOS and Android. However, from what I can tell so far, Vessyl will deliver in this area and it seems that tracking what you drink will be incredibly easy. Hopefully when both are released in 2015 they will work without too many problems.
The last and very important question that everyone will be asking is how the design affects drinking. Lucky for us, drinking from the Vessyl looks like any typical experience you would have from sipping or drinking from a normal mug. It appears like it will have a good grip and will contain any liquids you choose to put in it. In fact, the only major difference between Vessyl and your typical mug, is that when you tilt your Vessyl towards you, it will display some very useful and cool information about your beverage. Take that dumb mugs!
Your Opinion
Do you think Vessyl will be a crucial piece of health technology?
Although we only have a video to go off of at this point, Vessyl's apparent ability to identify and track anything you drink throughout the day is flat out impressive. Just imagine starting off the morning with a cup of coffee, followed by orange juice at lunch, and perhaps an energy drink in the evening, only to then be alerted by your smart mug that you've gone over your recommend calorie/sugar levels that you set for yourself... That's incredibly powerful!
Along with Vessyl's ability to count calories, sugar and caffeine, Vessyl is also attempting to integrate a feature that makes it even more valuable. That feature is a standalone hydration system called Pryme. Pryme sets out to estimate each individual's hydration needs and essentially encourages users to then drink that amount every day. That would be insane to have in a drinking apparatus because everyone always questions how much water they should drink. If Mark One is able to integrate Pryme right, it could be a game changer and could help in making the community of Vessyl drinkers healthier as a whole. To me, this feature will be worth the cost of the Vessyl alone.
Moving on from the hardware to the software, Vessyl is already appearing to be pretty open. Its developers have already said that there will be programs for Vessyl to sync with on PC, OSX, and Linux platforms and they're working with both major mobile operating systems, iOS and Android. With a planned and polished design to be across all these different platforms, it should also be easy to upload data with whatever tech you have available. Are you on a PC and want to synch your calorie count? No problem. Need to transfer your stats from a Mac to your Android phone? Shouldn't be an issue. All in all, it will be incredibly nice to have all this availability when the Vessyl comes out.
Other important things to consider with the Vessyl are its batter and charging station. With an estimated battery life of 5-7 days, it appears it won't be too much of a hassle to charge the smart container. Vessyl will also feature wireless charging dock and so it won't have any annoying ports that will grace the mug. That's a good thing too because the less time your worrying about battery life, the more time you can devote to drinking the things you really want to drink in life.
Long Term Goals
The Vessyl already seems like a great addition to the tech world and the Mark One is promising to continue the trend with updates and improvements. One feature already being brought up by the team, is to identify contaminates that may be in a drink, effectively warning them that it would not be safe for consumption. Although this feature might not make it into the first Vessyl, their does appear to be talks that it will happen in future models.
The consumer health tech world is an emerging market. A market where companies like Apple and Google are going to change the way we view and manage our health. So you can be sure that companies like the Mark One will be riding alongside them waiting to make products that will continue to improve our lives everyday.
Summing It All Up
Vessyl is one of many technologies that will be vying for our attention in the near future. With their sight set on providing you useful information for you to keep healthy, you can make a safe bet that Vessyl will be one piece of valuable tech to own.
As of writing this, Mark One will be releasing the Vessyl sometime in 2015 for the price of $199. However, if you know you want this amazing new innovation, you can grab it here for a heavily discounted price of only $99. Just a quick warning though, you'll have to buy it now because this 50% off price only lasts until the end of the summer.
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Oh, where to start?
This is my second shot at the "about me" section. Having this strange fear of throwing my personal life out on the web, I originally filled this space with a few sarcastic paragraphs chock full of vague pronouns and "we"s, instead of "I"s.
I think I'm past it now. My name is Casey, I'm a graduate student at the University of Florida. I have a very small kitchen that I share with my wife/best friend and dog. I like cooking, but am by no means an expert. I don't like recipes that require me to have an industrial kitchen at my disposal, or recipes that require me to trek all over town to collect the ingredients.
I'm busy, and I want to be able to make good, healthy, interesting meals from stuff that I buy regularly.
My goal is simple – provide you with easy veggie recipes that even the most culinary-challenged among us could pull off. Some recipes will be my originals, others will be adaptations of recipes from friends and fellow bloggers, and still others will be (hopefully) submitted by readers and reviewed here for your enjoyment.
There are three basic criteria for recipes on this blog. First, it's got to be vegetarian or vegan. Second, it's got to be simple and tasty. Third, it can involve no more than one pot and one pan (because that's all I have).
With that all being said, this isn't just about cooking. Food is more than food, if you will. It's culture, it's nutrition, it's political, it's ethical – it is, for better or worse, a large part of how be define ourselves. Food has meaning, at least to us. Recipes can be memories and they can be protests. The point is, these auxiliary notions won't be lost here. If you want to share a recipe – go for it, but tell me why. Reminds you of momma's cookin'? Sticks it to the subsidized corn industry? I want to hear it.
So join me, and please comment. If a recipe sounds good, tell me, if it sounds gross, tell me. I'm all ears.
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At all three services of the 1914 dedication of Evangelical United Methodist Church, as reported in the Ashland Press, the pastor made a plea for contributions to pay off the church debt. Parishioners donated $10,000, including $3,300 from P.A. and F. E. Myers, whose parents, George and Elizabeth, had been members of the church.
In her research, Anne Dallas Budd found in the "Evangelical Messenger," a publication of the denomination, a similar appeal at the 1875 dedication of the first church shown here. The church was $2,500 short of the $6,000 it needed, so the pastor made a plea at both the morning and evening services and was able to collect the amount needed to pay off expenses.
The article stated the Trinity Society was a big contributor, as well as friends from the West Salem circuit "who came with open pocket books as well as warm hearts and prayers." Many of them lived eight miles from town and had a church of their own, and yet they supported "their brethren."
The publication then gave the names of several people of the congregation of only 14 members who gave $100 or more, including Michael Thomas who contributed $900.
The church on East Third Street was 37-by-58 feet with a recess four feet square and an 11-foot-high tower known for its bell.
The church was lighted with gas by two chandeliers of six burners each. A later article reported "the smoking" coal stoves were replaced by a furnace in 1885.
Following a nine-week revival session 10 years after the church was dedicated, membership increased to 155.
Other improvements were made in the church, including new pulpit chairs, pulpit carpeting and the walls papered with different shades of "ingrain" paper.
When the new church "at the point" was completed, First Church of the Brethren bought the old one. According to Duff's "Centennial" book, that church had increased its membership to 128 with a Sunday school enrollment of 228. Plans were under way for remodeling and a resident pastor was to be located here soon.
Members attending church today at this location may not realize this is how the church looked when their denomination took over 95 years ago. The Rev. Chris Wilson was then pastor.
Meanwhile, Emanuel United Methodist Church continues to serve the community by providing hot breakfasts to 75 to 95 individuals Saturday mornings. Associated Charities is the outgrowth of another mission started here many years ago when parishioners began to collect food and clothing for the needy.
The Rev. John A. Guliano is now the pastor.


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- Autofocus
- Batteries
- Capturing the image
- Camera settings
- Care and maintenance
- Custom functions
- Depth-of-field
- Digital camera features
- Digital image file
- Digital image size and preview
- Exposure settings
- Firmware
- Flash
- Flash basics
- Speedlite compatibility
- Speedlite range
- Speedlite zoom
- Flash on camera
- Red-eye
- Dark backgrounds with flash
- Fill in flash
- Flash exposure lock and compensation
- Wireless flash
- Macroflash photography
- Bounce flash
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- Studio-style flash lighting with Speedlites
- Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
- Remote Release
- Focus points
- Image download
- Image compression
- Image information
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- Internet
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- Lenses
- Construction
- Focal length
- All about apertures
- Lens speed
- Focusing and depth of field
- Black or white lenses
- Coloured rings
- Lens mount
- EF-S and field of view
- L-series lenses
- Fluorite, aspherical and UD lenses
- Prime and zoom lenses
- Image stabilisation
- Tilt and shift lenses
- Extenders
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- Macro lenses
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- Filters
- DO elements
- Fisheye lenses
- SubWavelength structure Coating
- Media cards
- Panoramic images
- Printers
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- The digital darkroom
- White balance
Capturing the image: Sensor cleaning
Dust is a problem with all digital single-lens reflex cameras. It can enter the camera whenever you change the lens. This dust often finds its way to the glass filter that covers the digital sensor.
The sensor is made up of millions of light-sensitive elements, each around 6 to 8μm square. It does not need a very large piece of dust or dirt to cover one or more of these elements, or pixels. If a pixel is obscured, it does not receive much light and so that portion of the image will record as grey. These grey areas are most noticeable in light-toned areas of the photograph.
This problem affects film too, but in film cameras the dust is wound on with each frame. In a digital camera, the dust remains on the glass filter and affects every subsequent exposure. It is easier to retouch digital images than negatives or prints, but it can still create a lot of work if you take a large number of exposures.
Reducing the problem
Surprisingly, research has shown that one of the main causes of dust is the camera itself. This explains why photographers who rarely change lenses still suffer dust problems.
There are two significant camera-related areas that generate dust. One is the shutter. Every time it fires, friction between the components can create dust. Recent shutter units for EOS cameras have been designed to generate a minimal amount of dust during their operation.
The other main problem area is the plastic body cap. Every time it is attached or removed, friction between the metal mount and the plastic cap can generate dust. Since the first half of 2005, the body cap has been made of a material that produces very little dust from friction.
A body cap made of a different plastic material helps to reduce the amount of dust inside the camera.
Is your sensor dirty?
Do you have dust on the sensor of your digital camera? Can you see small grey spots in light-toned areas, such as skies?
The marks will be grey and fuzzy because the dust is not actually in contact with the surface of the sensor. Instead, dust rests on the surface of the low-pass filter that lies on top of the sensor. The gap between the sensor and the dust is enough to throw the spots out-of-focus and allow some light to creep underneath.
You can check for dust by photographing a white wall or a sheet of white paper. Use a telephoto lens, or a zoom set to its longest focal length. Do not focus on the subject - set the minimum focusing distance. Select aperture-priority (Av) shooting mode on the camera's command dial and set the smallest aperture (f/22, for example). Now make an exposure. The shutter speed will probably be quite slow, but there is no need for a tripod, as camera movement will not interfere with the test.
Transfer the image file to a computer and view the result with any good imaging software at a magnification of 100%. You will almost certainly see some grey marks - you have to decide if these are significant. Do you regularly have large areas of light tones in your images? If so, cleaning the sensor will be worthwhile.
Prevention is better than cure
You cannot stop dust getting into your digital camera, but you can reduce the risk a little using one or more of these simple procedures.
Switch the camera off before changing the lens. This reduces the static charge on the sensor and stops it attracting dust.
Never leave the camera with the lens mount open. When you remove a lens, replace it immediately with another or attach the camera body cap.
Avoid changing lenses in dusty situations. If you have to change a lens in these conditions, hold the camera with the lens mount facing down to reduce the risk of dust falling into the opening.
Keep the body cap free from dust. Did you know that the body cap and lens cap attach to each other? This will keep the inside of both caps clean when a lens is on the camera.
The body cap attached to the rear lens cap to keep both clean.
Cleaning the sensor
Whatever precautions you take, one day the sensor will need cleaning. Canon approves only two methods. The first method you can try yourself using a rubber air blower. The second involves sending the camera to a Canon Service Centre.
To use the air blower technique, switch the camera to its sensor-cleaning mode. This does not actually clean the sensor - it just gives access to the sensor by raising the reflex mirror and opening the shutter blades. It is recommended that you run the camera from a mains power supply, via a DC coupler, when using this mode, so that you are not relying on battery power to keep the shutter open.
Sensor cleaning mode is accessed in the same way on all the EOS professional digital cameras. While pressing the 'Menu' button, select the set-up menu screen (set-up 2 menu on the EOS-1D Mark II, EOS-1D Mark II N and EOS-1Ds Mark II). While pressing the 'Select' button, select 'Sensor cleaning'. Release and press the 'Select' button and select 'OK'. Release the 'Select' button and the LCD screen will show 'Sensor cleaning'. Press the shutter button and the mirror will lock up and the shutter will open. Check the camera instruction manual if you need further details.
The rubber blower technique is non-invasive, which means that even if the shutter closes during the procedure you are unlikely to damage the camera. All you need is a rubber blower bulb. These are often sold with a brush attachment and were originally used for cleaning film negatives and slides. Remove the brush so that you have a device that gives short jets of air as you give the bulb a sharp squeeze.
With the camera in sensor cleaning mode and the lens removed, place the tip of the blower just inside the camera lens mount and give a few bursts. This will dislodge any dust specks that are resting on the sensor. With luck the dust will be blown out of the camera.
Do not use compressed air from cans - it often contains liquid propellants that will smear the sensor.
Other cleaning techniques
There are several other sensor cleaning techniques. None of these are approved by Canon as there is a risk of damage to the sensor. If you try any of these methods, it will be at your own risk, and could invalidate the camera warranty.
The risk to the sensor is fairly small, because it is not actually the sensor that gets dirty. The sensor is protected by a glass filter and the dust settles on its surface. So removing the dust is rather like cleaning a lens filter - there is a risk of scratching the filter, but this risk is quite small if you follow the instructions carefully.
On the other hand, if you do scratch the sensor cover, the replacement cost will be a lot more than the cost of most lens filters.
The real danger in sensor cleaning is damage to the camera shutter. Except during an exposure, the sensor is covered by the blades of the shutter. To access the sensor, you need to open the blades. If these blades accidentally close while you are touching the sensor assembly with cleaning aids, a lot of expensive damage will occur. Do not attempt this type of cleaning unless you feel confident about your ability to do it without damaging your camera.
Brush work
While a rubber air blower will move lightly settled dust, it may not have any effect on dust that is attached more firmly. Brushing the surface of the sensor can be effective, but not with just any brush. You need one that is ultra-clean and just the right size for the sensor. Visible Dust brushes, though expensive, seem to have the right specification. They work by not merely brushing the dust away, but by using static to attract the dust onto the bristles. Ideally, a single sweep of the brush across the sensor will clear the dust. Visible Dust brushes come in different sizes to suit different sensor sizes. Read all the information at www.visibledust.com before proceeding. Remember, this technique is not approved by Canon and its use may affect your camera warranty.
Swabbing the sensor
You can use a plastic spatula with a clean paper cover impregnated with liquid to swab the sensor. The liquid is usually methanol - an alcohol that evaporates rapidly without leaving any residue. You apply just a few drops of methanol to the end of the swab and wipe it firmly over the sensor. The end of the spatula is flexible, which means that it is difficult to apply excessive pressure. If you want to do a second swab, just reverse the motion, so that the opposite edge of the spatula is drawn back across the sensor (this avoids any dust or dirt from the first sweep being pressed back into the surface or the glass). Sensor Swabs and cleaning fluid are supplied by Photographic Solutions Inc. (www.photosol.com/swabproduct.htm) and Just Limited (www.cameraclean.co.uk/main/guarantee.php). Remember, this technique is not approved by Canon and its use may affect your camera warranty.
Grabbing the specks
There is a useful gadget for removing larger specks of dust from the sensor cover. Called SpeckGrabber, it is a tiny piece of rubber on the end of a stick. The rubber has a built-in tackiness, which means that dust will stick to it. To use, you wipe the rubber with a special cleaning tissue and then simply touch the surface of the sensor with the SpeckGrabber. The dust particle will come away. This is a very selective cleaning method, not suitable for cleaning the entire sensor area, so you may well want to use it in addition to one of the other techniques rather than on it's own. SpeckGrabber (from Just Limited) is not approved by Canon and might affect your camera warranty.
Software solutions
Despite all your attempts at preventing dust from getting to the sensor, and various methods of cleaning, you may find that some of your exposures are spoilt by grey marks. Fortunately, it is quite easy - and a lot safer - to clean up on a computer. Simply download the images files to your hard drive and open up an image in any good imaging software, such as Photoshop Elements or ArcSoft PhotoStudio (supplied free with many EOS camera models), or Photoshop. These all have a 'clone tool', or similar function, that allows you to select an area close to the dust speck, and copy this over the mark. With a little skill you can retouch the image so that it is impossible to see where the spots were.
Canon's own imaging software - Digital Photo Professional - goes one step further. It not only has a standard clone function, but also offers automatic retouching. Canon has built its 'FARE' system into the software - the same technology used in scanners to overcome the problems of dust. If you choose 'Repair (dark)' from the Tools > Start Stamp Tool menu, and then select a small area that includes the dust speck, the mark will disappear like magic. Choosing 'Repair (light)' will work the same magic on white spots.
Digital Photo Professional is on the EOS Digital Solutions disk supplied with a many EOS digital models, but you may need to update the software to the latest version to take advantage of this auto-retouch feature. Go to www.canon-europe.com and follow the 'Download software' link.
New techniques to combat dust
With the introduction of the EOS 400D in 2006 and the EOS-1D Mark III in 2007, Canon has revealed new technology to combat the problem of dust. It may not have been the first to tackle the problem of sensor dust in-camera, but Canon's solution is one of the most comprehensive, and is proving to be very effective, even in extremely hostile environments. This technology is likely to appear in other EOS cameras as they are introduced.
Repelling the particles
We talk about dust settling on the digital sensor. This is not strictly true. The sensor is a sealed unit that includes a number of filters. If dust settles, it is on the front filter. This filter is treated with an anti-static charge process to repel static-charged dust.
Not only that, but this filter is further from the sensor than on earlier models. This throws the dust specks more out-of-focus, with the result that they are less likely to show on the image.
Shaking the sensor
In the EOS 400D and all digital EOS models since then, the filter in front of the sensor is attached to an ultrasonic vibrating unit driven by a piezoelectric element. When this is switched on, dust is shaken off the surface and is trapped by a sticky border surrounding the filter. The sensor assembly has an internal O-ring so that none of the dust can get between the filters or on to the sensor itself.
Although Canon is not the first with this type of anti-dust system, the camera vibrates the front filter of the sensor (low pass filter 1), rather than using an extra sheet of glass that might degrade optical performance.
The default setting of the camera operates the self-cleaning sensor for one second when the camera is turned on, and again when it is turned off. The off sequence is used because dust is more difficult to dislodge after is has been on the filter for a long period. Self-cleaning can be switched off using a menu command. You can also activate the cleaning sequence while the camera is switched on using a menu command.
Sensor cleaning never gets in the way of shooting. The moment you press the shutter button (partially or all the way), the sensor cleaning stops and you can take a picture.
The self-cleaning operation uses very little power, so it does not lead to a significant reduction in the number of shots possible from a charged battery. However, the piezoelectric element heats up during use so, to prevent overheating, it will not operate again for 3 seconds after use.
Dust Delete Data
If dust does stick, and you do not want to use a brush or swabs to clean it away, the new cameras have one more option. 'Dust Delete Data' maps the size and position of the particles and appends the information to the image files you capture. Then, when you open the file in Digital Photo Professional version 2.2 (supplied on CD with the camera), the software automatically erases the dust spots to give a clean image.
First, you have to obtain the Dust Delete Data. You do this by choosing the appropriate menu function and shooting a sheet of white paper that is out-of-focus. The camera overrides any settings you have made and fires at f/22 with a shutter speed of 1/2 second or faster, ISO 800, flash off, and single shot drive mode. If there is not enough light, or the lighting on the paper is very uneven, or the exposure is not adequate, a message will appear on the LCD asking you to try again.
Dust Delete Data works with both JPEG and RAW images. The data uses only a few kilobytes and does not affect the continuous shooting speed or maximum burst. The information is stored in the camera, so you do not need a CF card loaded when you capture the information. Once stored, it is applied to every image you shoot.
When you record Dust Delete Data, the date and time is also recorded, and appears on the menu so that you can check the last time it was done. It is recommended that you update the data before taking important pictures, or after changing lenses in a dusty place.
It can be a good idea to switch off the auto sensor-cleaning feature when using Dust Delete Data, or you might shake off dust that has been mapped.
You can erase Dust Delete Data, and so stop it being appended to images, by using the 'Clear all camera settings' menu item.
EOS-ICS Ultrasonic Wave Motion Cleaning (UWMC)
The EOS-1D X takes the self-cleaning sensor found on other EOS cameras and improves on it to make it more effective in removing dust. Instead of just vibrating the filters in front of the sensor and allowing dust to fall down under gravity to the sticky border, the camera uses Ultrasonic Wave Motion Cleaning (UWMC) that generates a carrier wave from the top to the bottom of the filters so dust particles are physically transported down to the capture surface. This is more effective, not only against large dust particles but also against the smaller particles that become obvious when the aperture is stepped down. The filters in front of the CMOS sensor also feature an anti-dust Fluorine coating that improves performance of the carrier wave with stickier or damp dust particles.


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Internal Affairs Unit
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Internal Affairs Unit is to conduct thorough, timely, and impartial investigations of alleged misconduct by the members of the Daly City Police Department. These investigations will be appropriately documented in a legal and ethical manner. The Internal Affairs Unit is staffed by a Sergeant who is designated by the Chief of Police. Additionally, the unit administratively investigates all officer involved shootings and in-custody deaths.
Information Regarding the DCPD's Retaliation Policy:
The Daly City Police Department believes in the right of all persons to report potential misconduct by its members without fear of retaliation. Retaliation against any party to a complaint made to the Department or Internal Affairs Unit is prohibited. The Department will not tolerate retaliation and will take immediate disciplinary action against any member in violation of this policy.
Complaint Process:
Any person can file an allegation against any member of the Daly City Police Department. An allegation is an unproven accusation that a member of the Police Department violated Department or City policy procedure, rules, regulations, or the law. If you believe that the conduct of an employee was inappropriate, you may request to speak to the on-duty supervisor at the police station or contact the Internal Affairs Unit at the information listed below.
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (FAQs):
How is an allegation of misconduct accepted? An allegation will be accepted by phone, letter, e-mail, fax, anonymously, or in person.
Who conducts the investigation? Regardless of where the allegation is filed, the investigation is conducted by the Daly City Police Department's Internal Affairs Unit.
How is an allegation proven? An allegation is sustained by a preponderance of the evidence. Preponderance means proof that more likely than not the alleged conduct occurred.
How much time does it take to complete a case? According to the Peace Officer Bill of Rights Government Code Section 3304, allegations against police officers must be completed within one year of the received date. The Daly City Police Department has a policy of completing all cases within 300 days of the received date.
How will a member of the public be notified of the case outcome? After the investigation is completed, the case is forwarded from the Internal Affairs Unit to the Chief of Police for audit and review. Once there is agreement that the case has been completed in a thorough, fair and objective manner, a disposition letter will be sent to the complainant.
What is the definition of an allegation, misconduct, and complaint?
- An allegation is an unproven accusation that a member of the Police Department violated Department or City policy procedure, rules, regulations, or the law.
- Misconduct is an act or omission by a Department member that is a violation of Department or City policy, procedure, rules, regulations, or the law, which if proven true may result in disciplinary action.
- A complaint is an expression of dissatisfaction that contains an allegation, which if proven to be true, demonstrates misconduct.
When receiving a disposition letter, what are the potential findings of a case? The findings include: Unfounded, Exonerated, Not Sustained, and Sustained.
If an allegation is sustained will discipline information be provided in the disposition letter? No, state law prohibits the release of this information.
If you have any further questions or require any assistance, please contact:
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XOXO Babe Glitter bodysuit, heart skirted diaper cover, glitter bow headband, and legwarmers for baby and toddler girls.
Your sweet love will look darling in this Valentines Day Outfit for baby and toddler girls! The extra sparkly glitter shirt, matching skirted diaper cover and sparkle bow headband will make her stand out from the crowd! As always, Charming Necessities Valentines Day outfits are handcrafted with quality in mind!
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Revenge of the Free Market Utopians
A group of General Electric Company shareholders has filed a resolution urging GE not to back regulatory approaches to mitigating climate change. No matter if such regulations could give GE a competitive advantage with a host of resource efficient products and services. The Action Fund Management LLC, an investment advisor to the Free Enterprise Action Fund, has filed a shareholder resolution asking GE to justify its support to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Apparently GE requested the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission allow it to exclude the resolution, but the commission denied that request.The following cite from the Free Enterprise Action Fund website tells us all we need to know.
The Free Enterprise Action Fund was created in response to the growing threat of the anti-business movement, i.e. social and political activists operating under the banners of "Corporate Social Responsibility" (CSR) and "Socially Responsible Investing" (SRI). These radical activists target law-abiding corporations with threats of organized boycott, negative publicity, shareholder controversy, litigation and/or product disparagement unless and until their demands are met.
'Tip-of-the-hat' to Disinfopedia for this perspective piece:
"According to a January 26, 2006 report in the Chicago Tribune, "The fund's advocacy stance boils down to opposing many of the things supported by traditional 'social investment funds,' because issues like global warming or corporate governance distract business from its real role of operating in the best interests of shareholders." "
"The Tribune called it the "Stupid Investment of the Week ... Strip away the rhetoric, and you're getting a very expensive, underperforming index fund, while Milloy and partner Thomas Borelli get a platform for raising their pet issues. ... An expense ratio capped at 2 percent--ridiculously high for a portfolio of corporate giants--makes stock market returns unrealistic. From inception on March 1 of last year through Dec. 31, Free Enterprise Action returned 2.32 percent; the S&P; 500 returned 4.72 percent. That's ugly.""
Isn't the free market fun?


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Damage and debris from Hurricane Maria remains on a beach in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, on Feb. 1, 2018.
(Washington Blade photo by Michael K. Lavers)
San Juan, Puerto Rico is back open for business. Despite the devastation wrought by the 2017 hurricane season, the popular ocean-side restaurants, bars, and clubs of San Juan are throwing their doors wide as the cruise ships and sun-worshipers return in 2018. For small island nations like Puerto Rico, the recovery of tourism is crucial to the recovery of their economies. Marriott International recognizes this, and has been conducting extensive community outreach. Join us in April 24th-26th at the San Juan Marriott Resort as we discuss how investments in Puerto Rico could not only help speed the nation's recovery, but also prove to be prudent financial decisions.
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