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The car that could have toppled Audi at Le Mans
Small, light and agile, the MG-Lola EX257 could have taken the fight to mighty Audi at Le Mans at the turn of the century. If not for one, vital component: money.
Audi's dominance of Le Mans in the early 2000s was complete. While winning the greatest of endurance races was never as easy as it looked from the outside, the Audi team in its various guises romped home every year from 2000 to '14, aside from solitary wins for Bentley ('03) and Peugeot ('09).
Could it have been different? Well, maybe. With one or two better decisions and a slightly larger budget, Audi's winning streak could have been stopped before it really got started. Toppled by a tiny team running a tiny car, the MG-Lola EX257, which came about because of a chance conversation.
Martin Birrane, the Irish-born owner of Lola from 1997, told the story shortly before his death in June: "The car came about following a meeting I had with Alain Bertaut, who was the vice president of the Le Mans organiser l'Automobile Club de l'Ouest at the time, at Sebring.
"I'm standing looking out over the paddock with him, and he turns to me and says, 'I wonder why no-one has ever done an LMP675 car?' And I said that, well, I'd been around motor racing for quite some time, and if I'd never heard of a 675 car, then probably no-one else had either. And what is a 675 by the way?"
The LMP675 moniker referred to the weight of a potential alternative prototype category at Le Mans - smaller and more lithe than the front-line LMP900 big bangers, but crucially not so slow that they couldn't potentially win. LMP900 cars were allowed more power and wider tyres, while LMP675s had the advantage of being 225kg lighter.
With MG looking to get back into motorsport and talking to Lola, Birrane sensed an opportunity: "The car that weighed 675kg, assuming you could get it down to that, was going to be allowed the same tankage, 90 litres of fuel. If the car was capable of lapping within eight seconds of the P900 cars, then they would dead-heat, theoretically.
"So I said, 'I'm going to see when and if I could use that'. He wouldn't tell me, but I always assumed it was a category designed for maybe Peugeot or Renault, or one of the French teams that they were trying to tempt to come in, who didn't want to spend the money on the top category."
Money would become the defining element of the tale of this particular car, but at first it seemed that Birrane and his team at Lola had created something truly special. The initial work was done at Cranfield, before moving to Lola's current windtunnel and vehicle R&D centre in Cambridgeshire.
"The car was designed in-house at Lola," added Birrane. "It was far from being ordinary, it was what we called a little jewel. A ground-breaking jewel. And you can see that as soon as you look at it. [Designer] Frank Dernie had a lot to do with it. He allowed others to take the kudos for it. These guys are artists really, they can see and reach further."
But the jewel was about to be hitched to a millstone of an engine, thanks to a fateful deal with a resurgent MG. Sold off by BMW, once Munich had decided that nothing could make the Birmingham-based car maker profitable, MG Rover as the company was then known was, supposedly, on the comeback trail. It had created a new and sporty range of hatchbacks and saloons based on existing Rover designs, and was looking for various ways in which it could promote both brand and product.
"I had an MD [David Bowes] at the time who was ex-Rover, and Nick Stephenson, MG's chief engineer, contacted him to invite Lola to join with Mayflower, the pressed-steel tier-one supplier, and we were already collaborating with them on a potential road car," said Birrane.
"But, the MG people insisted their marketing department led Nick. He was a knowledgeable engineer, and I was pitching the programme to him, but in the background they were insisting that we had to use an MG engine, even though they really didn't have the capacity to make the right engine.
"They decided to tender out for the engine, and I said, 'Why are you going to waste all that time and money when it therefore won't be a proper MG engine anyway?' They did it all the same. Cost them £2.5million or something, out of my budget by the way, and the worst thing is that there was an engine that would have done the job reliably. But unfortunately this new MG engine was our Achilles' heel the entire time."
Though there is some debate about the alternative options for the powerplant, for which Advanced Engine Research was contracted by MG, one possibility Birrane pointed to was a Nissan two-litre engine.
"That Nissan engine, which was the one we should have gone with, was tried and tested," said Birrane. "It had about 20-30bhp less than ours, but that would have been neither here nor there in the scheme of things. Reliability was all that was needed.
"It's not that it was a four-cylinder engine, either. We actually got to within five seconds of the big cars. If you look at the timing, you'll find that the times of the MG-Lola were almost with the Audis, and we only had to be within eight seconds to get there.
"It was more MG not wanting to put their name on another engine. It was a known engine, that Nissan one, although some modifications could have been done – it could have been hijacked a bit by the engine builders, but it was still the base that they started with. That was still the base engine, that they changed, and did lots of unreliable things, which were intended to deliver more power.
"And then when it didn't work they had to bring the turbo back, bring the boost back. It was probably on similar power at the end, when it was going. But too much of the time, it wasn't going. It was on the sideline."
Still, spirits were high when the Chamberlain Motorsport team arrived at Le Mans in 2001. The cars were decked out in a striking green-and-black colour scheme and, better yet, they were a delight to drive.
The driver line-up for those two chassis was a collection of nascent and established British talent, including Anthony Reid, Warren Hughes, Jonny Kane, Mark Blundell, Julian Bailey and Kevin McGarrity.
Reid still waxes lyrical about the car. "The MG-Lola was probably the best racing car I've ever driven. It had tremendous aerodynamics, probably thanks to their experience of racing in Indycar," he says. "So that led to fantastic handling, which then gave you tremendous confidence.
"The car was light, the power-to-weight ratio was high, plus they were working very closely at that time with Michelin, so the tyres helped the performance too. We traded lap times with Audi. The car could run as quickly as the LMP900s."
That was when the rest of the pitlane sat up and started to take notice of what, up to that point, had looked like a flag-waving publicity stunt for MG.
"The other competitors didn't take us seriously at all," reckoned Birrane. "They started taking us more seriously when they saw the lap times. Because, without even trying, the car was so far over what was needed for winning pace, against the other cars.
"They had a huge crowd of people waving MG flags and signs, we sold out of all the gear and clothes, there was a huge response to us in the crowd.
"Bentley was there, of course, with Richard Lloyd, and he was being interviewed and was asked how great it was to have two British marques back there, and he tried to say something about all the Brits being there to support Bentley. And of course I piped up with, 'I wouldn't be so sure about that Richard...' It was a nice little sparring match."
There was competition between the drivers, too. McGarrity grabbed the MG-Lola drive as a lifeline for a career that was struggling to break through to the big-time, and wasn't going to let himself be intimidated by bigger names in the squad.
"We were testing at Spa ahead of Le Mans," recalls McGarrity. "And I think Mark Blundell was determined to be the fastest guy in the car at the test. He was quick, no doubt, but I saw the lap times on the readout afterwards and I was actually quicker than him. We still had to say that Mark had been the fastest, though…"
The 2001 Le Mans was horrendously wet, which also helped the lightweight car against the big LMP900 runners. The EX257s quickly moved up from their 14th and 17th starting positions, but the result was a bust, perhaps not surprising given that the cars had only been up and running for about a month beforehand. Blundell briefly got up to third overall before water got into the electrics during the night and engine issues eventually put both cars out.
"The concept of the engine was fantastic – a turbocharged two-litre with 550bhp," adds Reid. "Whether it was budget or the wrong engine builder was used at the time, the combination of those factors meant that it just wasn't reliable enough. The chassis was strong enough and the team was great, but the engine and the drivetrain, the gearbox, were the weak points."
Le Mans the following year should have been so much better, particularly after more work on the engine. The MG-Lola squad returned, this time with more sponsors on the car, but actually even less money in the team coffers.
"It became clear, towards the end of the first year – and we had a three-year contract, because that's usually how long it takes to mature a design and get it winning – we realised that they wanted to get out of the deal," said Birrane. "It was a nasty old set-to. They [MG] didn't break the contract, but they did roughly halve the amount that we had to run the team with. That caused its own problems.
"We could have succeeded in the first year, if we hadn't been tripped up by the insistence on having the in-house engine. I think it was seven months we had for the whole programme, and we managed to do the work."
The cars qualified sixth and 12th at the 2002 Le Mans. Reid could see that the lack of cash was holding the team back, but frustratingly could also see the chassis was good enough to beat the best that Audi could do with the R8.
"I remember in 2002, I got into the car just before midnight. As I came around past the pits to complete my first lap of the stint, I could see ahead of me, about 200 yards, an Audi, which had just come out of the pits," says Reid. "So I set off to try to catch it up, and did so over the course of several laps, and I could see that it was Tom Kristensen.
"Immediately, you could see the strengths and weaknesses of the car. We were probably about 5mph slower on the Mulsanne Straight, but in terms of braking, and acceleration off the slow corners, we were quite a bit superior. In the fast corners, we were equal to the Audis. Overall, at that moment, we were quicker than the Audis and running third…"
Reid/Hughes/Kane were still in the battle for a podium position when the transmission failed just after one-third distance, while Blundell/Bailey/McGarrity retired with a broken engine following a gearbox change.
"It really was a lot of fun," Reid nevertheless recalls. "The directors of MG Rover, the Phoenix Consortium, part of their remit was having fun. I liked the sense that we were an all-British company, all-British drivers, we enjoyed ourselves.
"I suppose secretly, at the back of our minds, we were thinking that the budget wasn't enough, that there hadn't been enough development, not enough spent on reliability. Look at Audi at the time, they would run five 24-hour tests over the winter, but we did take the fight to them in terms of speed, and put on a great show."
But it could have been greater still. There are many tales of unfulfilled potential and near-misses in motorsport, but the EX257 unquestionably had the right elements, as was proved a year later.
With the MG deal foundering, Birrane started offering the car, with backup from AER on the engine side, to privateers. Dyson Racing took up the offer and at Sears Point's Grand Prix of Sonoma in 2003, James Weaver and Butch Leitzinger made good on the Lola's promise by finally beating the factory Audis.
It wasn't a 24-hour race, and it wasn't Le Mans, but for Weaver it felt pretty good to win in the American Le Mans Series. It was the first ALMS victory for an LMP675 machine, as Joest's R8 driven by Frank Biela/Marco Werner and the similar Champion car of JJ Lehto/Johnny Herbert were outpaced.
"When we first got the MG-Lola, that car enabled us to compete against the Audis," says Weaver. "For a small, private team to go up against Audi was an extraordinary achievement on Lola's behalf.
"We'd been getting better and better, and Sears Point is in Sonoma wine country, so it's beautiful around there. The track itself is fabulous because it follows the contours of the land and it really suited our car. Butch had put it on pole and we were quickest in the morning warm-up.
"In the race, the Audis were really strong, but they started getting pickup on their tyres – they were running Michelins. I think Johnny Herbert stopped because he thought he had a puncture.
"But we were on Goodyears and as the race wore on, we were getting more and more competitive and we got past the lead Audi in the closing stages. And we were able to hold them off to take the win. The tyres really tipped it in our favour that day."
It wasn't the last victory either. Weaver and Leitzinger won again at Mosport in 2004, then Mid-Ohio and Mosport in '05 – more than four years after the car's rushed debut.
The last word goes to Birrane: "Speak to anyone you like and they will tell you what a jewel it was. No other car that we made lived up to it, and that was nearly 20 years ago."
Neil Briscoe
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well, i'm happy to report my PFAFF is back in the studio and running smooth as butter. yay! that means i'll be working on special orders first then focusing on a big sock monkey update!! they will be wilder and crazier than ever before. full tilt monkey madness! the plan is to have a bakers dozen of monkeys ready for a web update by mid-july. it's been way way too long since my last monkey update, so i hope you're excited about it as i am :-)
while she's away
my studio table looks a bit nude without the PFAFF. i dropped her off yesterday at the sewing machine repair place for a tune-up...hopefully that's all she requires, and not new parts. there aren't too many old school sewing machine places in chicago that will work on the vintage industrial machines. lucky for me, this place i found is right across the street from my gym (i mentally noted that day one). it has antique singer machines displayed on the shelves and awesome vintage industrial machines sitting in their original tables. the owner nodded approvingly over my ol' PFAFF and said (in an accent i couldn't place.. greek? italian?) "these are good machines. very good machines". so we'll see how it goes :)
in the meantime:
talk soon...
in the meantime:
- i'm working on a big batch of ebay listings for vintage jewelry that my mom unloaded to me.
- expecting a shipment of mohair
- clipping salad daily from the garden
- surviving the heat without a/c
- stuffing sock monkeys as they patiently wait for the PFAFF to return.
talk soon...
BTW (bear tip Wednesday)
hi ya. just a quickie to say there are 2 colorful sweeties over at Collins Gifts - "confettie pop" (red/blue) and "neptune". both are hand dyed/ tie dyed mohair and absolutely one of a kinds! their favorite activities include eating caramel popcorn and looking at the glowing night sky.... stars, fireworks, fireflies.. that sort of thing :)
another btw: my sewing machine is definitely on the fritz. need to take her to a pro for sure.
pengy's in paris
oh la la! a parisian hug of mini's! sent from a lovely collector in paris, france. wish i could squeeze myself into the box next time and visit :) thanks for sharing... il est très mignon!
the old PFAFF
i've pulled out my original and very fragile 1950's PFAFF instruction booklet, oiled + greased every part, looked in every cranny, polished and dusted... but the old german gal still "sticks" at a certain point of rotation. she weighs a ton and i hope a trip to the sewing machine doctor is not necessary. fingers crossed i can keep tinkering and fix the problem myself... soon! wünscht mir glück!
remembering pops
happy father's day, dad...
there aren't too many photos of my pop as he was always the one behind the camera taking pics of us. plus, he was a little bit camera shy. my mom took this photo, a rare one of him (circa 1970 or so) not wearing his woody allen glasses :-)
he was very proud of my work and checked my web site regularly to see what was new. so in case he is looking in today, i bring you 'a pair of oranges':
he was very proud of my work and checked my web site regularly to see what was new. so in case he is looking in today, i bring you 'a pair of oranges':
mandarin + mandy, *new* one of a kind mini dancing bear necklaces. just posted on my web site so go snatch 'em up! both SOLD, thank u!
have a wonderful sunday. xoxo
♪♫ happy birthday paul ♫♪
we love paul!
check out paul's campaign Meat Free Monday (for me it's every day of the week :)
check out paul's campaign Meat Free Monday (for me it's every day of the week :)
the best is yet to come
these made me smile
wild slippers caught on camera! person also had a cigarette dangling from mouth and carrying mail, just so you get the full effect :)
two girls; Tuesday and me. although blurry, i think it's sweet. a lot of unplanned similar dressing happened during our trip. my mom and step mom both wore identical colors (complex colors, not just a solid) at my dad's memorial service.Rob at uncas lake, the place he learned to swim as a child | a balcony view of a beach house in connecticut.
it was an emotional trip out east, to my dad's memorial service in PA and to rob's aging parents in CT. thought our visit was under sad circumstances, there was brightness and laughter too:
- i caught up with relatives i haven't seen since the 80's
- had lunch with an hilarious 73 y.o. uncle at a jewish deli
- helped my mom clear out her closet (for stuff to go into my closet ;)
- rode bikes along a nature trail and came across an historic silent film studio
- swam in uncas lake (with my behatted head above water)
- gazed at stars by the beach
- kayaked one peaceful sunny morning
- enjoyed an ice cream cone under the shade of a tree
- played with an adorable pair of 8 week old kittens
p.s. thanks for all your heartfelt comments/ emails/ phone calls/ sympathies about my dad. i am touched and honored to have friends like you.
Sneak Peek for June PFATT Marketplace
and who may this little creature be? you'll have to stop by PFATT Marketplace tomorrow to find out! update: he is SOLD, thank you!
p.s. see PFATT Marketplace ad in Romantic Homes magazine (i always flip through it when at Lowe's :)
p.s. see PFATT Marketplace ad in Romantic Homes magazine (i always flip through it when at Lowe's :)
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While preparing this amusing clip, I was listening to Sky News-hound Alex Crawford, in conversation with a tourist guide, on Robben Island, gazing in awe at the cell of St Nelson Mandela, in which he was obliged to spend his free time, after having completed the hoeing of his cabbage patch.
The cell is now being transformed into a sort of Grotto, in the style of Bernadette's shrine in a cave, in Lourdes. This would seem to be a fitting gesture as Mandela's acts of terrorism were carried out for a group of suffering Jews, under the guidance of the Communist/Bolshevik Joe Slovo. The ANC are, as a matter of fact, raving Communists. Perhaps we will soon be hearing about miraculous cures amongst the sick, who visit the lair of their Sainted Murderer.
Most of the anti-apartheid "resistance" was in fact totally controlled by the South African Jewish Community, working in cooperation with the Bankers and Mining Corporations, lucrative businesses which were mainly controlled by the City of London, having been snatched out of the hands of the Black Community through "Socialism."
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- kgscrapper said...
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- Natalie said...
I agree! These are lots of fun. A breath of fresh air from all the vintage. :)
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I had this argument with my best friend V, who was insistent, it was rather stupid that I post this recipe. Now, arguing for both of us is second nature. And in spite of the fact that most of our phone calls have only grunts and swearing and eventual slamming down of the phones, we remain to this day the thickest of friends. I'm sorry to digress, but I had to tell you that, though I am aware of my seemingly innate habit to bicker, I am 101 percent sure she couldn't be more wrong and I more right, in this squabble.
For one, I don't think posting this recipe is a stupid idea. Two- V, with her pedigree from Tamil Nadu, must have had all forms of lemon rice every other day and might be able to whip it up in her sleep. But, majority of the world and my friends are not. And I think, if not all, at least a handful of them would be interested and curious to know the recipe. So V, when you see this, hit the humph button and move on. And to those who are interested here it goes.
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To most North Americans, Italy is known for pasta, pizza, gelato and tiramisu. And while these dishes are delightful, there are many others worth exploring. I try to taste the local cuisine when I'm travelling. If it doesn't tickle my palate after a couple bites, at least I know for next time.
Here are three authentic, yet unusual food recommendations:
I was pleasantly surprised to come across stuffed zucchini blossoms; filled with cheese and spices, dipped in batter and then cooked in olive oil… how does that not sound good? Crispy, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this dish! If you want to try it out at home, I came across a similar version done by Jamie Oliver.
This one may freak some of you out, but the truth is, you may not even realize that you're eating it… it's donkey! That's right, donkey or mule is a common deli meat that is thinly shaved, put in a bun and served in coffee bars and cafes. To me, it looks like your average salami and tastes similar too. When in Rome (or Sicily)…
Last on my list is blood sausage. Blood sausage in Italy is often a bit 'o everything from the pig, all rolled into an honestly tasty sausage. Depending on the region, you may even come across some that have hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar and nuts. Actually, you may be surprised to know that cinnamon is a very common ingredient in tomato sauces too.
If you're going to Italy, my advice is to enjoy all that it has to offer; be sure to savour the mouth-watering pastas, cheeses and desserts, but also challenge yourself to try some different things too.
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We are celebrating it a bit: The 10th edition of our Agile Cologne will be on 13.09.2019. Our host will be the Dorint An der Messe Köln in Cologne-Deutz. Don't know how to get there? Look here.
Agenda for the day
08:30 am Doors Open, Breakfast, Networking, Fun
09:30 am Official Start, Collection of Topics
11:00 am (approx.) Start of Open Space Sessions
18:00 am (approx.) End
Afterwards we are planning for dinner in the same place. It is voluntary and at your own expense
We had a lot of fun and exchange with you during the last editions. We are really looking forward to meet you all again and work on the current questions of the all topics of agile working.
This event makes use of the Open Space Technology Format. Hence there will be no fixed agenda for the day, but you are asked to bring your topics. We will together craft from your sessions an agenda on the day of the event.
Of course there will be again food and good coffee all day. This is included in the ticket price.
Dear friends of the Agile Cologne,
during the last years, a stable and constantly growing agile community formed itself in and around Cologne.
We are delighted that the Agile Cologne has evolved into something of a family reunion for this community and is increasingly attracting supraregional guests. It electrifies us every time anew, to see the diversity of content grow and to feel your energy and enthusiasm, to prepare topics for the Agile Cologne.
Offering you the space to do so is our motivation. In our opinion the family character of the event plays a major role. So far we have tried to maintain this character by limiting the amount of participants to a certain extent.
Recently the interest has increased so much that for the first time more of you didn't get a ticket than could be there. We are so happy to see so much interest! But we also see it as a signal: the family has grown and needs a bigger house. What kind of family reunion would it be if the larger part of the family is unable to attend?
That's why we started the search for and found a place for the anniversary edition of the Agile Cologne in September with the Dorint Hotel an der Messe Köln, where the family can come together again as a whole.
We deliberately chose this experiment and we want to try to reestablish all aspects that have so far determined the quality of Agile Cologne.
These include the open space as a central element of participation as well as Paul's coffee bar, a free and good food throughout the day, the selection of enough space, accessibility by public transport or the availability of ample parking.
We are glad, that Birgit Nieschalk supports us to host our 10. Agile Cologne.
Best regards,
Sven, David, Alex


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GE Troubleshooting
GE Concord Trouble Shooting
My system is beeping … or, there was a power outage at your location …
Press * + * (2 asterisks) for a system status report. Your keypads and/or interior siren will beep according to the current arming level. The keypad will display current status information, for example, "SENSOR 03 BYPASSED," "SYSTEM BATTERY IS OK," or "AC POWER IS OK." To silence the trouble beeps, enter off and your 4-digit code as if you were to disarm the system.
I have "System Low Battery" on my keypad, or Central Station called because I have a low battery, or System Status (*+*) reports "LOW BATT" …
This indicates a "low battery condition". If your home/business had a recent power outage, wait 4-6 hours and see if the battery recharges on its own. If the "System Low Battery" on your keypad does not clear after 4-6 hours, your backup battery needs to be replaced. 12V 5A batteries can be purchased for replacement. Sun Ray Security can also install a new backup battery for you. Please call for service.
Click here for detailed instructions on how to properly replace batteries in GE wireless smoke detectors.
Where do I find my backup battery?
Go to the security system panel box usually found in the basement or closet. Open the panel box & locate the battery (approx. 4″x4″ black cube.)
Unhook the battery by removing the black and red leads (wires) from the battery (wiggle off). Replace the battery and reattach leads (red to red – black to black). Plug the transformer back in and replace the screw. You may need to reset your system by performing the *+* system status check. You may also need to arm/disarm your system to have it return to normal state.
I have "PHONE FAILURE TROUBLE" displaying on my keypad …
This means your system has stopped communicating with Central Station. The most common reasons this would happen is:
(1) You have changed your phone service provider or phone number – contact Sun Ray to schedule a service call to have your phone service reconnected or reprogrammed.
(2) Your local phone provider has changed service or has service issues in your locale, contact your phone service provider.
(3) If you use DSL Internet, your security panel requires a DSL filter just like all the phones in your home, contact Sun Ray to schedule a service call for installation of a security panel approved DSL filter.
(4) If none of the above 3 conditions have occurred, test your system with Central Station at (800) 933-4762 and they will assist you. If after testing your system, your communication is not working, contact Sun Ray to schedule a service call.
My alarm went off and no one called me?
Be sure to let the system stay in alarm with the sirens sounding for at least 30 seconds before silencing or canceling the alarm.
For standard telephone clients:
Ensure that your phones are operational by placing a call. If this works, contact us to schedule service.
For VoIP clients:
As above, also ensure that you have an Internet connection. If both are working, contact us to schedule service.
For Cellular/ Radio clients:
Contact us to schedule service.
My siren is going off for no reason …
Have you checked to make sure your security system siren is making the loud noise? The security system siren will have a continuous sounding blare (intermittent beeps are smoke detectors). If you have gone to your keypad, performed the *+* system status, and armed/disarmed your system … and have no Trouble Conditions on your keypad, the security system may not be sounding. PLEASE CHECK YOUR SMOKE DETECTORS TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE NOT GOING OFF. If the noise is coming from a smoke detector, you may need to reset the device or change its battery.
The system is going off and I do not have a code to turn it off?
My alarm is going off and I can't get it to turn off.
- Unplug the security system power supply transformer.
- Then disconnect or pull off one of the wires that is attached to the battery.
This will power down the security system. Once you have done this, contact us to schedule service. The homeowner/business owner must be notified by the person that set off the alarm to get the code. If you are unable to get in touch with the owner/manager of this system or if this is a new system that has only been reactivated, the System must be powered down.
My doors/windows are not chiming when I open them …
Pressing the 7 keyfollowed by the 1 key (7 + 1) to toggle your door chimes on/off.
I want to add or delete user codes on my system …
Consult your user manual for directions to enter Programming Mode.
Arm: [2] Stay + Code, or [3] Away + Code
Disarm: [1] Off + Code Check Faulted Zones: Press [*] Status
Smoke Reset: [1] + Code to silence alarm, then [1] + Code again to reset the smoke detector
Change Code: To change the MASTER CODE, Enter the programming menus by pressing [9] + the current System Master Code. Press [1][1][0]. Enter the desired 4-digit System Master Code, then press [#]. Press ' [*][4][#] to exit the programming menus.
To change a USER CODE,
- Enter the programming menus by pressing [9] + System Master Code.
- Press [1][0] nn [0] where nn is user 00 through 15.
- Enter the desired 4-digit code, then [#].
- Press ' [*][4][#] to exit the programming menus.
Delete Code:
- Enter the programming menus by pressing [9] + System Master Code.
- Press [1][0] nn [0] where nn is user 00 through 15.
- Enter the System Master code, then [#].
- Press ' [*][4][#] to exit the programming menus.
Chime On/Off: [7] + [1]
Bypass Zones:
Indirectly: [2] Away + Code + # or [3] Stay + Code + [#]
Directly: [#] + Code + Zone Number
Power Down Panel: Pull one wire off battery. Then unplug the panel transformer if you know where it is. It is a beige box plugged into a nearby power outlet. If you can't find it, then disconnect wire on far left terminal on terminal strip (terminal 1).
Commands at a Glance
Disarm the system and or cancel an accidental alarm.
Arm to Level 2STAY.
Arm to Level 3AWAY.
Send a police alarm.
Press and hold both POLICEbuttons for 2 seconds.
Send an auxiliary alarm.
Press and hold both AUXILIARY buttons for 2 seconds.
Send a fire alarm.
Press and hold both FIRE buttons for 2 seconds.
Arm system with No Delay.
2 + CODE + 4 or 3 + CODE + 4
Arm system for Latchkey.
2 + CODE + 6 or 3 + CODE + 6
Bypass a sensor.
Indirectly: 2 + CODE + . or 3 + CODE + .
Directly: . + CODE + Sensor Number
Arm system silently. 5 + 2 + CODE or
Arm system with exit lights off.
2 + CODE + 0 or 3 + CODE + 0
Turn all lights on/off. 0 + 0
Turn specific lights on/off. 0 + Light number
Check the system status. Press the star button.
Turn Chime on/off. 7 + 1
Turn Energy Saver on/off. 7 + 2
Disable local phone access.
(This is a phone command only.)
. + 7 + 3
Check alarm memory. 7 + 6
GE Caddx
To arm your system in Away mode:
- Wait for ready light to illuminate. (Close all doors and cease any motion.)
- Enter your code OR press the exit button.
- Leave the premises.
To arm your system in the Stay mode:
- Wait for ready light to illuminate.
- Press the stay button. (Doors will be armed, motion detectors will not be active.)
To disarm your system, simply enter your code.
Upon returning to your residence the keypad will "tone" for 30 seconds until a valid code is entered.
To Silence Fire Alarms:
- Determine the nature of the alarm.
- Enter your code.
- Enter *-7 after the premises are cleared of what caused the alarm, i.e., cooking smoke, dust or steam. This will reset the smoke detectors.
Smoke detectors and low temperature devices are active 24 hours a day regardless of the armed state of the system.
If you observe the yellow service light illuminated call 237-6961 for assistance.
To send a manual test and reset a "Failure to Communicate": Enter * 44 and then the code. This will send a test signal and restore communication to the receiver.
The system is going off and I do not have a code to turn it off?
My alarm is going off and I can't get it to turn off.
Unplug the security system power supply transformer.
Then disconnect or pull off one of the wires that is attached to the battery in the alarm control box.
This will power down the security system. Once you have done this, contact us to schedule service.


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Glamping San Pietro is only a few kilometres from the beach. An agriturismo that has been renting B & B rooms for years and now also rents 10 safari tents. The Agriturismo is located between the sunflower and wheat fields close to the charming villages of Massignano and Montefiore dell'Aso. The very friendly owners ensure that their guests lack nothing and in the restaurant they serve the most delicious dishes.
The Agriturismo is situated only 10 minutes away from the charming seaside village of Cupra Marittima and is surrounded by a beautiful garden overlooking the Marchigiana hills. The swimming pool is 6 x 10 meters wide and 1.40 meters deep. Around the pool are several sun loungers and parasols. In the restaurant you can enjoy an Italian breakfast and/or a typical Marchigiana dinner.
The safari tents are located lower than the swimming pool. The tents are arranged in rows of four. On the top row are the four smaller tents. The four larger tents are a 'floor' lower than the smaller tents. The ninth and tenth tent are the lowest below the middle row. From your tent you have a view on the hills of Ripatransone. On the left you have a view of the sea and to the right on the Monte Sibillini.
In front of the tents is a large garden with beautiful trees, a lawn, a playground with slide and swing and wooden benches. And for those who like it, there is a vegetable garden where you can get fresh products to cook with.
The safari tents are 25m2 or 35m2 and suitable for 4 or 5 people. The roof of the tent is well insulated and has an awning. The whole is on a raised wooden platform. Wooden outdoor furniture is on the terrace of each tent. The tents are fully equipped. In the tent is a kitchen with a 4-burner stove, a fridge with freezer, a large table with plenty of chairs and a lounge seat to relax. There are two sleeping areas. One room has a double bed and the other bedroom is equipped with a bunk bed. There is an extra single bed in the large safari tents. Furthermore there is a full-fledged bathroom with super nice shower, sink and toilet. All tents have a fan hanging from the ceiling.
|Price per week
|No. persons
|01.04.2020 - 30.05.2020
|30.05.2020 - 27.06.2020
|27.06.2020 - 11.07.2020
|11.07.2020 - 22.08.2020
|22.08.2020 - 29.08.2020
|29.08.2020 - 31.10.2020
|Final Cleaning
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I will be sharing with all my wonderfully talented Link-Ups today :)
Friday, 2 November 2012
FOs, Free Pattern and more
I will be sharing with all my wonderfully talented Link-Ups today :)
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Great knitting projects, I really, really like the hat. I think I have some yard in my stash that would be perfect for it! :-)ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Anke,Delete
Yes, that was definitely an instant gratification project no doubt!!!
Thanks so much for visiting.
Gorgeous job! Thanks for sharing the pattern.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Jazz,Delete
My pleasure and thank you :)
Have a super weekend.
Lovely projects, Natalie and the cowl looks gorgeous!ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Elisabeth,Delete
Thank you so much.
Have a super, warm weekend if you can ;)
Hi NatalieReplyDelete
Kay a Capucine for the cold weather - only 2 h . You are awesome!I do crochet, and I do it for hours :-)Replies
Hi Joanna,Delete
You are so kind :D
Thanks so much for visiting.
Great FOs!ReplyDelete
What sort of cast on/off do you use for your legwarmers? I usually use Jenny's Stretchy Slip-knot Cast On and Jenny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off but I'm always looking for new methods!Replies
Hi SweetPotato,Delete
I use a knitted cast on, and bind off in rib-wise fashion.
Thanks for visiting.
Everything looks very warm and cozy.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Marie,Delete
Thanks so much for visiting.
Have a super weekend.
Your super talented!! Thanks for sharing with my NO RULES Weekend Blog Party :)ReplyDelete
Hi Paula,Delete
Thank you, you are very kind.
Thanks for visiting.
Love your projects. I've been meaning to knit a Capucine with my handspun. 2 hours? hmmm, maybe next weekend I'll have to cast one on.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi WonderWhyGal,Delete
It is such a cool pattern, I will definitely be knitting more of these in the future, in all different colours :)
Thanks for visiting.
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!ReplyDelete
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
I like the leg warmers! I really wanna try that pattern now!ReplyDelete
Thanks for visiting my site and leaving a comment, I really appreciate each and every one.
I will reply to each of your comments, sometimes it does take a while to get around to all of them, but I will reply within 24 hours of you posting. :)
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Understanding your Dog's Food – February 27,2013
While we all tend to focus on caring for our dogs by keeping them healthy with regular Vet visits and investments in training and dog activities, many of us pay very little attention to our dog's food. Most of us have never even read the ingredients list on the food packaging. We make our decisions based on TV advertising or how appealing the packaging is.
To those who have consulted their pet store personnel or researched ingredients, kudos. For the rest of you, here is an excellent site where you can educate yourself to make better, more informed and healthy choices for your dog:
Specifically, on left hand side, check out the 2 links under Commercial Dog Foods – Introduction, and Label Information 101.
All of the informaion is helpful so read on as you like but even a little knowledge can go a long way. And make sure you note the particular brand's recommended daily portion for your dog's age and weight.


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Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities
- By : D.East
- Category : Featured Article, Severe Weather
Top 10 List of Steps to Get Ready for Emergencies for Parents/Guardians of Children with Disabilities/Special Health Care Needs
If you do nothing else to get ready, think about taking 10 key emergency preparedness steps:
1. Hold a Family Discussion. Talk to your family about emergencies. Pick a date to start getting ready.
2. Know about Likely Emergencies. Know what can happen in your area.
3. Build a Support Network. Pick friends, family, neighbors and others whom you might call on for help. Share your emergency plans with them.
4. Talk to Schools, Care and Service Providers. Talk to your child's school, care and service providers about your child's emergency needs and plans. Ask about their plans.
5. Find Likely Public Shelters. Ask about possible shelters in the town in which you work. Write down the information and keep it in your "To Go" bag.
6. Get Supplies: Get 72 hours (3 days) worth of emergency supplies that your family might need. Have food, water, hygiene and medical supplies. Have things to distract your child. Keep the supplies in a special place. Make sure all family members know where the supplies are kept.
7. Fill out a Family Emergency Plan, such as the plan in the Emergency Readiness Toolkit for Parents of Children with Disabilities and Special Health Care Needs: Share the Plan with your Support Network and 2 contacts outside the state. The Toolkit and Family Plan will be coming soon to the Shriver Center website. http://www.umassmed.edu/shriver/service/EP-resources-listfamilies.aspx
8. Make Your Home Safer: Make your home safer by installing smoke detectors and a fire extinguisher if you can. Contact your local fire department to learn to use them. Know how to turn off your water, gas, and electricity. Your utility company can show you how.
9. Get Back Up Equipment: Think about having "low tech" backups. Your child might use paper communication boards as a backup for an electronic communication device. Think about backup power sources such as a generator or car charger to power a wheelchair battery. Keep extra batteries and chargers on hand. Speak with vendors about backup power.
10. Build Back Ups Into Your Plan: Build backups into your plan. Do not depend on only one person, place or process. For example, think of two different hospitals that might meet your child's needs. If you couldn't reach one you might go to the other. Think about 2 sources for dialysis treatment. Think about 2 sources for diabetes or other key supplies. Think about 2 different people you could call on for help


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The Saskatchewan Roughriders are pleased to announce that they have formalized its relationship with Dan Farthing who has been named the team's Strength and Conditioning Coordinator.
"We are excited to have Dan officially back with the Riders," stated Assistant General Manager Jeremy O'Day. "Dan will be a huge asset in this increased role with the team and we believe his contributions will be reflected through on-field success."
Farthing, who is currently the Director of Sport Performance Training at Level 10 Fitness, has worked with the Rider players over the past numerous seasons through training sessions. This new partnership will ensure Rider players now have access to better designed facilities, consultative services in both training and nutrition as well as regularly scheduled supervised workouts.
"I am very excited about this new initiative, mostly for the players," said Farthing. "Had this level of support been available during my career, I know that I would have placed a huge value on it and seen it as a tremendous benefit that would give me the best opportunity to be the best player I could possibly be."
As a former player with the Riders, Farthing currently sits 3rd in all-time receptions and 9th in all-time receiving yardage and is a recent inductee into the Saskatchewan Roughrider Plaza of Honor. In addition to his experience as a professional player, Farthing brings his academic expertise as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a Certified Exercise Physiologist with The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, a Consultant for the Canadian Sport Centre and the Sport Medicine and Science Council of Saskatchewan, a Master of Kinesiology (U of R '96) and the University of Saskatchewan's Most Distinguished Graduate (1992). Farthing and his team of Sport Performance Training Specialists, Sport Nutritionists and Yoga Instructors from Level 10 Fitness are very excited to be part of the Roughrider Team.


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Good morning, my dear friends! With great joy I present to you these vegan beauties! We have finally made it! Actually HE has finally made it! Because what you see is my husband's creation. My only contribution was the food styling and photography. He has been very creative lately. It all began with his veganized tsoureki. I guess he liked the feeling of being creative. It is infectious! LOL! These croissants contain small quantities of sugar and butter and of course are far better and healthier than the storebought ones! No conservatives or unknown ingredients!Your kids will love them! We filled them with chocolate chips/ chocolate shavings, thick jam/ vegan hazelnut spread or you could just cut them with a knife and fill them after baking. The choice is yours! You could freeze the croissants and bake them whenever you like (without defrosting them).
Happy new week everyone! Happy baking!
Ingredients (yields 12):
625 gr. self rising flour
8 gr. dry yeast
1/2 cup (80 gr.) brown sugar
1/2 cup (105 gr.) banana, mashed
1/2 cup (90 gr.) vegan butter
1 cup (182 gr.) soy milk, lukewarm
1/4 cup (53 gr.) orange juice
Α. In a bowl dissolvethe yeast in the milk. Cover with the sieved flour and set aside. DON'T stir them. In a pan stir over medium heat orange juice, butter, sugar and banana until well combined. Remove from heat. Mix the flour with the yeast. Then add the banana mixture. Knead for about 10 minutes until you get a nice dough that doesn't stick on your hands. Put the bowl with the dough in the oven at 50C for 45 minutes.
Β. Then roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle 30*35. Using a sharp knife, pizza cutter cut the dough into triangles. Cut a small slit in the bottom of each triangle, put the filling and fold. Put them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and put back in the oven for 35 minutes at 50C. Then brush them with milk (it has to be at room temperature), put them back on the tray and bake in preheated oven (fan) at 180C for 15 minutes. Enjoy!


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Thursday, June 27, 2013
Book Symposium on Dan Shaviro's Fixing U.S. International Taxation at Hebrew University Law School
Daniel N. Shaviro (NYU) participated in a symposium at Hebrew University Law School last week on his forthcoming book, Fixing U.S. International Taxation (Oxford University Press, 2014). The commentators were Steve Shay (Harvard), Yariv Brauner (Florida), and Fadi Shaheen (Rutgers-Newark). Here is a dscription of the book:
In today's global economy, the U.S. international tax rules, which govern how we tax cross-border investment, are increasingly important. Nearly everyone agrees that the existing rules are terrible. Their defects largely reflect the difficulty that both U.S. policymakers and analysts have experienced in choosing between two sharply etched approaches, known in the literature as (1) worldwide or residence-based taxation of U.S. taxpayers, including resident companies, and (2) source-based or territorial taxation, also known as exemption as it involves exempting U.S. companies' foreign source income (FSI).
Unfortunately, evaluation of these and other choices in international tax policy is impeded by the fact that the underlying literature, despite a more than fifty year history of frequently intensive academic study by exceptionally talented and knowledgeable economists and lawyers, at some point went badly off the rails. Its main terms of debate reflect crucial misunderstandings of key issues and distinctions, along with a misguided focus on concepts that verge on being completely unhelpful. A major rethinking is therefore needed, taking advantage of tools that are routinely used elsewhere in the public economics and tax policy literatures.
Among the common errors in existing literature that the book addresses are the following:
(1) Misdescription of the core underlying problem as one of addressing "double taxation" and "double non-taxation." Relative tax burdens at various relevant margins are what matter, not the number of different times that the same dollar is taxed under different countries' systems.
(2) Failure to distinguish between domestic taxes and foreign taxes from a domestic tax policy standpoint. We only get to use the revenues from our own taxes, not those levied by other countries. Yet the U.S. rules, backed by bad analysis in the literature, often treats this important distinction as if it were wholly irrelevant.
(3) Conflation between multiple margins. In practice, worldwide residence-based taxation and exemption differ at two main margins, not one. First, they differ in the statutory tax rate that they apply to FSI, which typically equals the domestic rate in a worldwide system and zero percent under a pure exemption system. Second, they differ in the marginal reimbursement rate (MRR) that they apply to foreign income tax liabilities. Worldwide systems typically provide foreign tax credits, which at least in principle create an MRR of 100 percent. Exemption systems provide a zero percent MRR, but more precisely their MRR equals the marginal tax rate for FSI (i.e., zero percent in a pure exemption system), thus making them what I call implicit deductibility systems for foreign taxes. Distinguishing between these two margins turns out to be indispensable for a coherent analysis of the underlying issues in international tax policy.
(4) Drowning in "alphabet soup." Much of the international tax policy literature eschews typical tax policy or public economics frameworks, in favor of relying on what I call "alphabet soup" or the "battle of the acronyms." Under this approach, one starts by describing a single decisional margin at which tax neutrality might be a nice thing. Each margin is given its own acronym, such as capital export neutrality (CEN), capital import neutrality (CIN), and capital ownership neutrality (CON). Supposedly, all that one needs to do is pick one's favorite acronym and apply it without further thought about multiple margins or complicated tradeoffs. This is not a persuasive, or even a useful, approach to international tax policy analysis. Its problems include the fact that CEN, CIN, and CON are all about maximizing global economic welfare – whereas a given country would be expected to emphasize that of its own citizens and residents. While there actually are possible rationales (albeit generally poorly articulated) for using a global rather than a national welfare approach to international tax policy, these rationales prove unpersuasive upon fuller analysis.
(5) Lack of conceptual integration between entity-level corporate taxation and that of individuals. A final problem in the literature, albeit one that a number of writers have begun to address seriously in the last ten years, is overlooking the full implications of the fact that the dominant taxpayers in cross-border business activity are corporations, not individuals. The imposition of entity-level corporate income taxation, based on entity-level determinations of corporate residence, turns out to be crucial to both the conceptual and practical difficulties that we face in international tax policy. Even if these difficulties cannot be solved, focusing on them more explicitly can be helpful.Rather than just critiquing the existing international tax policy literature, the book offers a new approach, potentially with concrete implications for policymakers, based on useful ideas from elsewhere in the broader tax policy literature. Examples include the literatures about tariffs, optimal commodity taxation, and cheap versus costly electivity in the tax planning realm.


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Have you ever sat around wondering just how fine Broncos QB Tim Tebow would sound reading the classic Dr. Seuss book "Green Eggs and Ham?" Well wonder no more, as you can now listen to Tebow reading the children's classic thanks to his partnership with BOOK IT!, the reading incentive program sponsored by Pizza Hut designed to encourage kids to read more books.
Tebow seems like the perfect spokesperson for BOOK IT!, what with his good looks, charm, ease in front of the camera, and crisp, clean enunciation. Plus he's one of those few celebs that both kids and parents seem to like, so he's got that going for him.
Maybe Tebow's next reading can be Seuss' football-themed "Horton Hears a Hard Count."
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Violator Kush is an Indica dominant hybrid known for having a THC count as high as 22 percent and a CBD count of up to one and a half percent. The tastes of spice, Kush and pepper deliver a potent Indica high that often leads to true couch-lock. Users report feeling a lazy body buzz coming on as early as the first hit that is accompanied by euphoria. This strain is also a very social strain causing many users to feel more talkative.
Due to the heaviness this strain can impart upon users' eyelids this strain is recommended for use at night and is often used by those just looking to get a night's reprieve from insomnia. The strong, almost narcotic, body buzz may also be useful to those suffering chronic aches and pains. Violator Kush may also help alleviate the pressures of stress and anxiety upon the mind. It is also used to help with digestive issues, like nausea, and induce appetite.
Violator Kush is a cross between Malana and Hindu Kush.
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Vapor Pressure
Vapor pressure, abbreviated as \(p_v\), of a substance is the pressure at a certain temperature when the liquid and vapor are in equilibrium. Liquid vapor pressure is measured in the laboratory at 100 degrees fahrenheit and is referred to as the Reed Vapor Pressure. As the temperature of a liquid increases, the vapor pressure also increases.
Boiling point is the temperature at which the vapor pressure equals atmospheric pressure. In engineering, the vapor pressure is extremely important when sizing pumps. When there is low net positive suction head available \(NPSHa\), vapor pressure can play a large role in preventing (or assisting in) cavitation.
Vapor Pressure Formula
\(\large{ p_s = x_s \; p_{s}{^o} }\)
\(\large{ p_s }\) = vapor pressure of the solution
\(\large{ x_s }\) (Greek symbol chi) = mole fraction of the solvent
\(\large{ p_{s}{^o} }\) = vapor pressure of pure solvent


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James Parton (February 9, 1822 – October 17, 1891) was an English-born American biographer who wrote books on the lives of Horace Greeley, Aaron Burr, Andrew Jackson, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Voltaire, and the "Eminent Women of the Age"[1].
Parton was born in Canterbury, England, in 1822. He was taken to the United States when he was five years old, studied in New York City and White Plains, New York, and was a schoolmaster in Philadelphia and then in New York. He moved to Newburyport, Massachusetts, where he died on October 17, 1891.
Parton was the most popular biographer of his day in America. Parton's nonfiction combined elements of novel writing, which made his books quite popular. Harriet Beecher Stowe once thanked him "for the pleasure you have given me in biographical works which you have had the faculty of making more interesting than romance—(let me trust it is not by making them in part works of imagination)."[2]
His first wife, Sara (1811–1872), sister of Nathaniel Parker Willis, and widow of Charles H. Eldredge (d. 1846), attained considerable popularity as a writer under the pen-name Fanny Fern. They were married in 1856. Her works include the novels, Ruth Hall (1854), reminiscent of her own life, and Rose Clark (1857); and several volumes of sketches and stories.
In 1876 Parton married Ellen Willis Eldredge, his first wife's daughter by her first husband, Charles Eldredge. With Ellen (and previously Fanny Fern), he raised Ethel, the daughter of Grace Eldrege (Fanny Fern's daughter) and writer Mortimer Thomson (also known as Philander Doesticks). Although never legally adopted by Parton, she took his last name upon reaching her majority. Ethel Parton became a famous writer of children's books about 19th-century life in Newburyport, MA, published in the 1930s and 1940s.
James and Ellen had two children, Hugo and Mabel. Hugo's children, who constitute James Parton's legal and genetic grandchildren, were
- James Parton (1912–2001), founder and publisher of American Heritage and Horizon Magazines
- Niké Parton (1922–2005), a prominent Florida artist.
Selected works
- Life of Horace Greeley (1855)
- Life and Times of Aaron Burr (1857)
- Life of Andrew Jackson (1859–1860) 3 volumes
- General Butler in New Orleans (1863)
- Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin (1864)
- Famous Americans of Recent Times (1867)
- Eminent Women of the Age: being narratives of the lives and deeds of the most prominent women of the present generation (1868)
- The People's Book of Biography (1868)
- Life of Thomas Jefferson (1874)
- Life of Voltaire (1881)[3]
- Noted Women of Europe and America (1883)
- Captains of Industry (two series, 1884 and 1891)
- ^ "WorldCat Directory". Worldcat.
- ^ Casper, Scott E. Constructing America Lives: Biography and Culture in Nineteenth-Century America. Chapel Hill: The University of North Carolina Press, 1999: 252. ISBN 0-8078-4765-8
- ^ "Review of Life of Voltaire by James Parton". Saturday Review of Politics, Literature, Science and Art. 52 (1347): 240–241. 20 August 1881.
- Attribution
- This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). . Encyclopædia Britannica. 20 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
External links
|Wikisource has original works written by or about:
James Parton
- Works by James Parton at Project Gutenberg
- Works by or about James Parton at Internet Archive
- Works by James Parton at LibriVox (public domain audiobooks)
- http://www.answers.com/topic/parton-james


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BirchTree Year in Review
2014 was the biggest year I've ever had for BirchTree. Here's some raw numbers:
- 349 blog posts since January 1
- ~27,000 unique visitors, and over 50,000 total hits
- December was my best month, representing almost 15x growth over January's traffic
- Germany is the biggest non-English speaking country to visit here
- Chrome is the most popular browser, with IE as a close second and Safari right behind
On top of this, my pieces were discussed on my favorite tech podcasts, The Prompt and Accidental Tech Podcast. I wrote some pieces for The Tech Block. I also got linked to by other large Apple blogs. I'm still waiting to be "fireballed," but maybe that'll happen in 2015.
Also, as much as I'm an Apple guy, the things I have written about Android have been some of my most popular posts of the year. The 3 most popular posts this year were Should you switch to ART on your HTC One M8?, Dbrand iPhone 6 Skin Review, and 5 Cool Things You Can do with Tasker for Android.
Oh yeah, and I started a podcast this year! I had no idea on January 1 that I would have any interest in doing one, but I freaking love it! It's been such a challenging experience, but one that I'm glad I'm taking on. Expect to see big changes in this department in the coming year.
Finally, I spent all of this year running the site on Statamic, a great CMS that I really, really enjoyed using. I still like it, but I'm thinking that it's a little much to use for "just a blog". I am testing the waters with Squarespace (which has gotten pretty great with their latest version 7 release), and want to migrate my site over there in January. The big challenge right now is that it's damn near impossible to export a Statamic site into any format worth a damn. There are plenty of guides how to move from Squarespace to Statamic, but not the other way around.
This was a great year to be a writer online, and I can only expect 2015 to be even better. I have to say thank you to everyone who has supported me in this silly after-work hobby of mine. You're all delightful, good looking people, and I hope to see you here again[^1] next year.
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Could it be this simple? Could Dwyane Wade have ended the debate less
than 21 hours after the season's final bounce?
"My heart is here and anybody who knows me, I'm mostly heart more so
than anything," Wade said outside the Miami Heat locker room Wednesday
evening, a day after the Heat was knocked out of the NBA playoffs by the
Boston Celtics. "My heart is in Miami. If everything works out, I will
be in Miami.
Of course, it can't be this simple when it comes to Wade's impending free agency. It never is.
But consider it not only is Wade's heart that is talking, but also his wallet.
As his in*****bent team, the Heat can offer Wade about $27 million more than any outside suitor, on a six-year contract that would max out at roughly $129 million.
"Thirty million means a lot to anybody," Wade said. "To Bill Gates, $30 million means a lot. To Slim Helu, who's the richest man in the world this year, it means a lot. So not just to me. I don't have that much money."
While Wade declined to offer his odds on his return, the vote was just about unanimous in his locker room.
"I see Dwyane in Miami," forward Udonis Haslem, Wade's closest friend on the team, said Wednesday, after taking his season-ending physical.
Then there is fellow Chicago product Quentin Richardson, who spent much of the season at Wade's side both on the court and off the court.
"My gut would tell me he's going to be a Miami Heat next year," he said. "If I was in his shoes, I would be back."
Center Jermaine O'Neal, who, like Haslem and Richardson also will be a free agent this summer, said speculation of Wade heading elsewhere was foolish.
"He loves it here. He loves it here," O'Neal said. "I believe he will sign with them."
Wednesday's theme was similar to Tuesday's postgame chorus in Boston.
"I know he loves the city. I know he loves the organization. I would be shocked if he went anywhere else," O'Neal said.
Richardson sees too strong an attachment to Riley and owner Micky Arison.
"I think Dwyane knows how the city feels about him and the whole community, and especially Micky and Pat and all those guys," Richardson said.
Wade did not necessarily make it sound as if he would be on Heat recruiting trips during free agency, which could leave Riley wooing the likes of a Chris Bosh or Amare Stoudemire while Wade is on a recruiting visit elsewhere.


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"Hello, Hell is very low, and Heaven is very, very high" – Lee Scratch Perry
The wait is over!! David Lynch and Lee Perry!!
The third 12" in the series is HERE!!!!
for the people who have no idea what i am talking about…let me do a whole introduction via Emch
In 2008, NYC based Subatomic Sound teamed up with Vienna's dub masters Dubblestandart to begin a series of limited edition 12" vinyl exclusives that brought together iconic originators in the history of dub reggae with the gritty underground vibes of the dubstep movement. The lead 12", "Iron Devil", included the first ever dubstep tracks from both Lee Scratch Perry and Prince Far-I, produced in collaboration with Dubblestandart and remixed by Subatomic Sound System and Paris' Tom Watson. Released on hand stamped vinyl in vintage Jamaican jackets, "Iron Devil" disappeared from shelves worldwide in less than a week. In 2009, the follow up vinyl was dedicated to an explosive pairing of Lee 'Scratch' Perry with rising Brooklyn dancehall reggae star Jahdan Blakkamoore that revisited Perry's '70s classic "Blackboard Jungle" off the seminal album of the same name, a cornerstone of dub reggae that featured Scratch and King Tubby at the controls.
A shot heard round the world, this collaboration culminated that July with a capacity concert in NYC's Central Park with Lee Perry, Dubblestandart, Subatomic Sound System, & Jahdan Blakkamoore.
"Lee Perry's Blackboard Jungle: Dub to Dubstep" radio doc (plz download & rebroadcast) by SubatomicSound
The third 12" in the series is entitled "Chrome Optimism" and on this release Dubblestandart brings together the most unbelievable combination yet, a world class summit of mad genius: Jamaican dub originator Lee 'Scratch' Perry together with iconic American filmmaker David Lynch, plus as an added bonus, famed French avant garde composer Jean-Michel Jarre.!!!
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Chrome Optimism!
Dubblestandart, David Lynch, & Lee Scratch Perry – Chrome Optimism (album radio mix) FREE DOWNLOAD! by SubatomicSound
On "Chrome Optimism", Scratch exercises his inimitable gift to juxtapose spirituality with humor through wordplay that walks a line between nonsense and profundity: "Hello, Hell is very low and Heaven is very, very high!" David Lynch responds with equally mind twisting metaphors like "Euphoric, chrome optimism" and mantras like "The ideas tell you how they want to be", describing his powerful experience and obsession with transcendental meditation. The otherworldy melody from Jean-Michel Jarre's famous composition "Oxygen Part 4" floats over the top. Vienna's Dubblestandart, NYC's Subatomic Sound System, & Bristol's RSD switch up the musical vibes beneath, moving from hard charging dubstep to Perry's classic dub reggae to spacey soundscapes typical of Lynch & Jarre aesthetics.
The "Chrome Optimism" vinyl EP features two remixes from Subatomic Sound System, kicking off the A side with the first, a bombastic distorted sub-bass heavy beast that threatens to define a new genre somewhere between dubstep, dub reggae, and the twisted ambience of David Lynch's film scores. Dubblestandart counters with a deep and minimal downtempo dub version of "Chrome Optimism" that balances on a line between a wide open David Lynch film soundtrack, the wild sound experimentalism of Perry, and Jarre's out of body ambient melodies.
The B side of "Chrome Optimism" kicks back in full force with originator of the Bristol, UK dubstep scene, producer RSD (also known as Rob Smith of Smith & Mighty) delivering a hard hitting remix of the Perry & Dubblestandart track "I Do Voodoo", a guaranteed sureshot to satisfy the UK dubstep crowd. Following RSD is a second Subatomic Sound System remix that brings it back to Perry's Superape era for a rootical dubstep relick of his tune with Dubblestandart entitled "Deadly Funny" (originally also on the "Chrome Optimism" riddim), but this time revisting his classic 70s style, adding not only the ghost of Augustus Pablo on melodica, but also drums and bass big and bad enough knock out a dubstep club crowd.
so..if u wanna know, get, and buy
Dubblestandart meets David Lynch & Lee Scratch Perry "Chrome Optimism" 12″ vinyl (1 FREE DOWNLOAD) by SubatomicSound


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We wanted to give a quick update on content in the League Partner Program! So far, we've been so happy to see many creators giving away codes for Infernal Amumu (he needs some new friends), and we'll be releasing a new Partner chroma soon.
When we set out to grant League Partners exclusive monthly content, we wanted to provide creators a way to grow their audience and get visibility on their channels, as well as sending them another meaningful way to give back to their communities.
With that in mind, we're making a couple of changes to accommodate hardcore collectors and fans of the colour green:
Partner chromas remain exclusive to content creators for a while, but we're adding a guaranteed way to unlock them later if you miss out on giveaways.
The next Blue Essence Emporium featuring these items will hit around midseason 2019, and all future Partner chromas will be added to a future Blue Essence Emporium offering.
We hope these changes give everyone a chance to get the content they want while still preserving its exclusivity for Partners. As ever, please give us your feedback on this change.
Oh, and one more thing… we're happy to announce that November's Partner chroma is Program LeBlanc! As a reminder, LPP codes grant the champion AND the skin if you need them. Check out OCE's League Partner lineup over here.
Stay tuned for more League Partner news, and if you want to apply to be a Partner, sign up at partners.leagueoflegends.com.


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We have one computer that we use as out main interface for all of our Fiery's. It is running Windows 7 x64 with CWS 5.2.046. The Fiery's we are running are:
(2) S-2 connected to Canon 7095's
(1) Ricoh C-900s
The problem that we are having is that when double clicking on any job or right clicking and going to properties on the C-900s, CWS crashes. This doesn't happen on any of our other computers (Macs or PC's) and doesn't happen when going into properties for either S-2 Fierys from this main PC.
All software updates are off on the computer and the user is set as a standard user. When this starts to happen, we can login to the administrator account on the PC and create another user on the computer, CWS will work fine on that user for a period of time (1 week - 1 month). Then the same thing will start happening again. We have had our service technician come out and reinstall the software on the Fiery and we have wiped the PC clean and installed a fresh install, but still the same problems.
We will install CWS 5.3 to see if this solves our problem, but I am grateful for any other insight that anyone can offer.


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Ah, Edinburgh. We're thrilled to see the perennial favourite retain it's crown as Favourite UK City for the 12th year running, and more than a little proud it continues to beat big sister London yet again – not to mention some of the UK's other fantastic cities.
If you voted, a sincere thank you. If you've never been, then you should visit.
Here's a link to the original article, but whilst you're there, why not check out The Guardian's recommendations for the Top 10 Edinburgh Day Trips and it's opinion of the Top 10 Hotels.