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The Prankmasteron April 1, 2016 at 00:00
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Happy April Fools! From now on Optipess will only feature these new characters. I hope you like them!
So where's glasses guy?;)
His days are numbered
So nice to read one of the few refraining from the "current hijinks" which got old after the 4th one (let alone 300+).
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Sneak Peek: Cara Delevingne unveiled as the new face of Chanel
Young model Cara lands the 'Rolls Royce of modelling contracts'as she is enlisted as the latest face for the high fashion brand's Autumn Winter 2014 collection.
Though the campaign will not be officially unveiled until next Tuesday, the 21-year-old could not contain her excitement any longer and posted a sneak preview to her Instagram account.
Regularly seen on the catwalk for the established French house, it is no surprise that the model-of-the-moment landed the coveted deal.
The British 'It Girl' has been a stalwart in Chanel runway shows since her debut in the Spring Summer Couture show in 2012.
While this is her first campaign for a mainline Chanel collection, she has previously starred in the Resort 2013 advertisements.
In a previous interview, Creative Director Karl Lagerfeld described Cara as 'the modern It girl'.
The revered designer said, "Cara is different. She's full of life, full of pep. I like girls to be wild but at the same time beautifully brought up and very funny."
The urban-inspired campaign set in a gritty boxing club also features Binx Walton, with whom Cara stars alongside in the ads for Balmain.
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A MAN was warned to stop driving by other road users after his car caught fire.
The man in his 20's was driving between Burnley and Bacup when he realised other drivers were flashing their lights at him.
The motorist stopped his vehicle in a built up part of the A671 close to York Street in Bacup and retreated to a safe distance when he realised the engine of his Vauxhall Insignia was on fire.
A fire crew from Bacup extinguished the fire after calls from nearby homes.
Watch Manager at Bacup Fire Station Damian Hartley said: "He was driving toward Weir in Bacup when other drivers began flashing their headlights at him and he started to realise something wasn't quite right and pulled over.
"Another driver pulled alongside and told him his car was on fire. He had stopped in a residential area which was quite built up and a woman in a nearby house called us when she saw the smoke.
"He was near other cars but the fire was confined to the engine."


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High Summer - Flamboyant in Bloom
Monday, February 9, 2015
Along with the unbearable heat, summer comes exploding in color with the lush blooming of Flamboyants all over the city!
These trees have been calling me to paint for some time now, and soft pastels seemed to be the right choice to make justice to these flowers vibrant colors bathed by the sun.
High Summer - Flamboyant in Bloom
Sandra Nunes
soft pastels 35 x 61 cm
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Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Good Deed
I was walking back from the shop along the dark terraced streets where I live this evening and I spotted a purse on the floor.
I picked it up and scanned inside for an address but the only one I could find was out of town on a driving licence. I knocked on the door of the house outside which I found the purse but there was no reply so I took the purse home.
Inside is over twenty pounds in cash, the driving licence, a couple of bank cards and a couple of loyalty cards and other bits and bobs. The best information I have is the driving licence so I rang directory enquiries for a phone number for that address. It's ex-directory. Next I tried the internet. A dead end for social media except a Google+ profile to which nothing had been added. I sent a message but I guessed that this mystery person didn't have much interest in keeping a high online profile and wouldn't receive the message anyway.
Undeterred I went back to the street and tried a few of the neighbours houses without any luck. A delivery man in the area suggested I take the cash and hand it in to the police. That's not nice. I don't want to hand it to anyone that doesn't own it or I fear the cash will go missing.
I returned home and decided the only thing to do was to write a letter to the address I have and wait. That's how things used to work and work they did albeit at a slower pace than these days. I wrote my letter and posted it. In a couple of days there should hopefully be a very happy young lady giving me a call and getting her purse back.
I'll let you know how it goes.
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Fact Sheet 2012–3132
The Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta (Delta) is the hub of California's water system and also an important habitat for imperiled fish and wildlife. Aquatic organisms are exposed to mixtures of pesticides that flow through the maze of Delta water channels from sources including agricultural, landscape, and urban pest-control applications. While we do not know all of the effects pesticides have on the ecosystem, there is evidence that they cause some damage to organisms in the Delta.
Decades of USGS research have provided a good understanding of when, where, and how pesticides enter the Delta. However, pesticide use is continually changing. New field studies and methods are needed so that scientists can analyze which pesticides are present in the Delta, and at what concentrations, enabling them to estimate exposure and ultimate effects on organisms. Continuing research will provide resource managers and stakeholders with crucial information to manage the Delta wisely.
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Friday February 1, 2013
The last remaining word is remaining. We'll look at these verses and see what God has for us.
9.) remaining
And every living substance was destroyed which was upon the face of the ground, both man, and cattle, and the creeping things, and the fowl of the heaven; and they were destroyed from the earth: and Noah only remained alive, and they that were with him in the ark. Genesis 7:23
So Joshua smote all the country of the hills, and of the south, and of the vale, and of the springs, and all their kings: he left none remaining, but utterly destroyed all that breathed, as the LORD God of Israel commanded. Joshua 10:40
So Jehu slew all that remained of the house of Ahab in Jezreel, and all his great men, and his kinsfolks, and his priests, until he left him none remaining. 2 Kings 10:11
Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 4:17
Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God. Revelation 3:2
For as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, shall remain before me, saith the LORD, so shall your seed and your name remain. Isaiah 66:22
The above texts all define remain as being alive, though some do so by implication.
And the other issued out of the city against them; so they were in the midst of Israel, some on this side, and some on that side: and they smote them, so that they let none of them remain or escape. Joshua 8:22
O LORD God of Israel, thou art righteous: for we remain yet escaped, as it is this day: behold, we are before thee in our trespasses: for we cannot stand before thee because of this. Ezra 9:15
So shall it be with all the men that set their faces to go into Egypt to sojourn there; they shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence: and none of them shall remain or escape from the evil that I will bring upon them. Jeremiah 42:17
So that none of the remnant of Judah, which are gone into the land of Egypt to sojourn there, shall escape or remain, that they should return into the land of Judah, to the which they have a desire to return to dwell there: for none shall return but such as shall escape. Jeremiah 44:14
Here we have a set of texts that define remain as escape.
Whose voice then shook the earth: but now he hath promised, saying, Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven. 26 And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain. Hebrews 12:26, 27
We find this verse implies that remaining means not removed and not shaken.
The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead. Proverbs 21:16
Does this mean that this man will live in the church of the spiritually dead? It seems so.
For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. Proverbs 2:21
Dwell is to remain.
Quite the journey of discovery. We have three clear definitions and one not so clear. I'll leave it for you to follow those three words through the Bible and see where it leads you.
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Fulham manager Chris Coleman believes his pacy forward line will make his side a force to be reckoned with away from home this season.
The Cottagers twice led against Birmingham through Louis Saha and Luis Boa-Morte at St Andrews but were pegged back on each occasion by Mikael Forssell on his City debut in an eventful match where Sylvain Legwinski and Darren Purse were sent off.
Time and again the likes of Boa Morte, Steed Malbranque, Lee Clark and Saha broke forward at speed and the same ploy worked to even greater effect in the 3-0 win at Tottenham before the break.
Coleman said: "Especially away from home, the speed we have going forward is something we try and exploit.
"We have so much pace up front from the front two and the wide areas. We have to see this result as a point gained, we battled hard and we will take heart from this."


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When watching a TV show or movie, it's fine to munch, but its important to choose the right munchie. Traditionally, Asian cultures have developed the habit of unshelling nuts for mindless munching because it fills you slower. Eating sunflower seeds, for example, will give you the taste of food without making a meal out of the snack.
And remember, like my mother always says, everything in moderation. (Moms are really smart!)


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Would you like to become part of the Martin Brothers Team? We are hiring!
Job Title: Sales Associate
Martin Brothers Winery is looking for someone to become part of the Martin Brothers team. Seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of "Sales Associate" to help with sales and wine tastings. Must be energetic and have excellent communication skills. This job is part-time with growth potential and commensurate with experience/performance.
About Martin Brothers Winery:
Martin Brothers Winery is one of Missouri's newest wineries specializing in Mead, a honey-based wine made from pure honey and nothing else. It is located just a few miles southwest of Hermann MO city limits. Having been open for just over two years, Martin Brothers Winery has been highly awarded, receiving 15 international and national awards. It is a family owned and operated business and has more than doubled in production volume since opening in 2013 with plans for more growth.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Representing and maintaining the image of Martin Brothers Winery
- Wine Tastings
- Off-Premise Tastings & Private Tastings (Retailer & Events)
- Displaying promotional material: Rack Cards, Flyers, Posters, etc.
- Wholesale shelf inventory and product placement
- Retail Sales and Inventory Management
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, & strong organizational skills
- Ability to perform sales
- High School diploma or equivalent GED
- 21+ years of age
- Sales degree and/or wine-related credentials is a plus but not necessary
- Must complete SMART online server training program after employment
- State of Missouri Alcohol Responsibility Training (SMART)
- Retailer Training & Server Training
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs (About a case of wine)
- State of Missouri Alcohol Responsibility Training (SMART)


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The New Stark!
Hearth Art
Shears & Window
SFDC Galleria, #256
Hearth Art produces consummately crafted and precisely built fireplace accessories in iron, copper and bronze. Hearth specializes in creating custom sculptural accessories inspired by, and sometimes enhanced by, nature's most exquisite art: breathtaking minerals, semi-precious gemstones, and ancient fossils.
The precious and semi-precious stones, fossils and other natural embellishments that adorn Hearth Art's designs come from around the world. They follow in the fine tradition of old world craftsmen by meticulously hand-crafting, painting or patinating metal to achieve that unique texture of well-worn ironwork. The distinctive finishes are hand-applied by their artisans in multiple layers to give your piece a deeply resonating luster that will endure for generations.
Carolina Irving Textiles
Shears & Window Textiles, Inc.
SFDC Galleria #452
Carolina Irving's premier textile collection encompasses patterns and colorations that have the look of old fashioned vegetable–dyed and hand-printed textiles. The collection includes several multi-colored designs, many others printed in single colors both in large and small patterns that work together and are meant to be mixed. Shop the collection at Shears & Window Textiles in the SFDC Galleria #452.
Lee Jofa Introduces Workroom Upholstered Furniture and Malika Fabric Collection
Lee Jofa, Inc
SFDC Galleria #490
Lee Jofa Furniture debuts Workroom, a custom upholstered furniture program that provides interior designers and their clients bench made sofas and chairs tailored specifically to their needs. Classically styled to perfection and personalized to the inch, all Workroom upholstery is created within a four-week lead time.
Ordering furniture through the Workroom program can be done by following these simple steps: Choose the width and depth of each piece or customize it by the inch. Secondly, specify one of the many decorative arm, skirt or leg styles and cushion configurations. Finally, select the fabric, trimmings and finishes to complete the bespoke furniture piece.
Lee Jofa's latest fabric collection, Malika, features ethnic inspired patterns from exotic locales such as Turkey, Uzbekistan and Northern Africa. The word Malika, which translates to Queen, captures the spirit of the ikats, rug patterns and unique motifs that the Lee Jofa Design Studio has fashioned into printed, woven and embroidered fabrics. Sourced from the finest fabric mills around the world, the collection's exclusive fabrics are innovative and exude a casual richness in color and texture.
SFDC Fall Sample Sale
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Brunch & View the New Ballad Collection
Robert Allen and DwellStudio Team Up For Bold New Line
Robert Allen|Beacon Hill
SFDC Galleria #218
Celebrate fall with a burst of brightness from Robert Allen|Beacon Hill and DwellStudio's latest collaboration: Modern Color Theory. Using DwellStudio's on-trend eye for playful patterns and Robert Allen's top-notch color expertise, the two stellar brands created a chic, youthful line with a reinvented retro vibe featuring whimsical animal prints, hand-drawn geometric motifs, abstract florals and more!
DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS warmly invites your participation in DINING BY DESIGN San Francisco 2012, one of the city's most highly anticipated high design charitable events. Now in its 12th year, DINING BY DESIGN showcases the inspired talent of top designers who create one-of-a-kind dining table installations to awe, inspire and delight.
Happening Nov 14-15, join for A spectacular cocktail reception at the SFDC featuring fine La Crema wines, EFFEN vodka cocktails, a scrumptious dinner at a custom designed table, plus an exciting Silent Auction!


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It is preferable to know the nutrient content of your compost material which you plan to apply. Based on the compost analysis you can decrease the amount of fertilizer needed.
After collecting a compost sample submit directly to the Columbia lab.
Each sample submitted to our lab should be accompanied by a sample
information form. When submitting a sample to the lab the sample information form should be filled out accurately and completely.
Include a check for the amount due payable to MU Soil Testing, unless you have an account with us. If you have an account with us fill in the firm and outlet number and we will bill you at the end of the month.
Compost analysis sample information forms can be picked
up at the MU Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory free of charge or printed
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Compost analysis sample information form (RTF)
10 percent on 20 or more samples submitted at one time.
Samples should be approximately one quart.
If samples are mailed allow time to and from the lab. Results of samples submitted through county extension offices are mailed first to the county agronomist or horticulturalist for comments or individualized recommendations. The county then mails the recommendations to the person submitting the sample.
Soil test reports can be emailed on request at no charge or faxed for a nominal fee.
As partially decomposed organic matter, compost can have a range of characteristics. Compost can vary because of the raw materials used, degree of decomposition, moisture content, nutrient content, salt content, acidity/alkalinity and contaminants (organic and non-organic materials or heavy metals). Some quality measures such as carbon/nitrogen ratio, smell and particle size are indicative of some of the above mentioned characteristics or the effectiveness of the composting process. Large particle sizes are indicative of incomplete decomposition. A foul odor is indicative of a too wet or too tight compost pile. Finished compost is dark brown, and crumbly, and has an earthy smell. The original materials should not be recognizable. Inert materials such as glass or plastic ideally should be no greater than 1 percent of the compost volume. The below lists characteristics measured by the MU Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory and briefly describes their relevance to compost quality.
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Compost analysis interpretation*
Because of the large variety of materials that can be composted and the differing amount of effort that can be put into making compost, the quality of compost can vary significantly. Currently there are no formal classes for grading compost. The development of classes will be dependent on the specific needs for differentiating the qualities of compost. The intention of the two suggested classes described in Table 2 below is to recognize compost that deserves a premium price when marketed relative all other compost.
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Suggested compost classes
Nitrogen is slowly released by compost and made available for plant growth. The amount is dependent on the compost application rate and the percent of nitrogen in the compost. The below provides an estimate of the amount of nitrogen made available from compost during a one-year period.
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Nitrogen availability from various compost application rates†
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TRAIL USERS PLEASE NOTE: Interurban Trail to close as part of 228th St. improvements - LEARN MORE HERE
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ALL DOGS MUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES. There is a sanctioned off-leash dog area just across SE 248th Street at 124th Ave. SE. Report off-leash owners to Kent Police at 253-852-2121 or call 9-1-1 in an emergency.
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- No radio controlled boats.
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Electricity cabling work is due to take place along Cambridge Road in Ely, starting next week, to help benefit local businesses in Ely.
The work to lay a cable will take place along part of Cambridge Road and is due to start on Monday (5 June) for around three weeks. This is part of a project to increase the electricity capacity at Lancaster Way Business Park and will bring further high quality businesses and jobs to Ely, boosting the local economy.
Contractors will dig a trench to lay the cable and once the work is complete the trench will be filled and the road surface will be fully reinstated to 'as new' condition following the works using the same noise reduction tarmac. Work will be carried out during the day and the contractors will undertake the work in three 100 metre sections. In each section, parking restrictions and possibly temporary traffic lights will be in place to maintain safety. Residents are urged to help the contractors out by parking elsewhere between 7am and 7pm. There is no weekend or overnight work planned. The work will be carried out as quickly as possible to minimise disruption. Explanatory letters have been delivered to local residents and the local site manager will speak to as many residents as possible before and during the work.
Cambridge Road was resurfaced in August 2016. We would like to reassure residents that this additional work is being done at no cost to the tax payer. The County Council, its partners and Grovemere Property Ltd are working together to minimise disruption to local residents and those who use the road.


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These parents get an "F" in parenting.
The biggest college admissions scandal the U.S. Department of Justice has ever prosecuted named dozens of moms and dads this week — including actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin — who allegedly paid bribes to get their kids into elite and Ivy League schools like Yale, Stanford and the University of Southern California.
'More privilege comes with a sense of entitlement and whatever I can't get, I'll try to buy.'
Media coverage has focused on how the parents were apparently trying to help their kids. It's an example of over-the-top devotion to their children, observers say, but the reason parents break laws for their kids has more to do with themselves than their offspring. And there's a common thread regardless of the crime: Entitlement.
"These crimes aren't for the kids, these crimes are for themselves," Dr. Victor Fornari, director of child and adolescent psychiatry at Zucker Hillside Hospital in New York, told MarketWatch. "Their children's successes are a reflection of their own pathological narcissism," he said.
Children also learn by example. When kids see their parents break the law, they're likely to follow in their footsteps. Kids whose parents commit crimes are more than twice as likely to also break the law or exhibit criminal behavior themselves, according to a 2017 study from the journal of Aggression and Violent Behavior.
These wealthy parents like to be able to predict the outcome
Wealthy parents, experts say, don't like uncertainty. Just like markets don't like uncertainty, such parents like to be able to predict the outcome without any margin for error, even if it costs them tends of thousands of dollars to do it. They want to make sure their children are guaranteed the same lifestyle they enjoyed or, ideally, have a better life. That guarantee can come at a high price.
Wealthy parents who are not used to being told "no" can tend to lose sight of their moral and ethical values when faced with a challenge in achieving a goal, and often act on a lapse of judgment, Fornari explains. That seemed to be the case with the 50 parents accused of paying Newport Beach-based consultant William "Rick" Singer to alter SAT scores and Photoshop students onto stock photos to make them look more athletic so that admissions counselors would consider their applications.
The college fraud case is not the first example of parents accused of committing crimes to help their kids.
"More privilege comes with a sense of entitlement and 'whatever I can't get, I'll try to buy,'" Fornari said, adding: "I don't think they had the awareness, or the self reflection. I don't think they were thinking about consequences, they were thinking about the goal."
Last year, federal prosecutors charged New York Republican congressman Christopher Collins with insider trading and lying to federal agents when he tipped off his son and others that a drug company he invested in, Innate Immunotherapeutics, had failed a drug trial — information that could have been used for financial gain.
Collins, one of the company's largest shareholders, served on the company board and had access to the information before it was public. Collins has repeatedly denied the charges. His son passed along the insider information to his girlfriend, his girlfriend's mother, and another friend, according to prosecutors. All parties involved sold more than $1.78 million in Innate shares, reportedly dodging around $768,000 in loses.
The college fraud case is hardly the first example of parents accused of committing crimes with presumed good intentions of helping their kids. The father of a former Harvard student pleaded guilty to charges of falsifying income information in 2014 to get more than $160,000 in financial aid, the Boston Globe reported.
Kids whose parents commit crimes are over twice as likely to also break the law or exhibit criminal behavior themselves.
The parent, who faced a maximum of 20 years in prison, allegedly filed false tax returns to make it look like the family was less well-off, and Harvard canceled the $55,450 in aid the college promised to provide. Under the Higher Education Act of 1965, penalties for falsifying information on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid can include a fine of up to $20,000, or up to five years in prison.
Beverly Hills-based psychotherapist Dr. Fran Walfish says that when parents enable their kids — regardless of their intentions — it does them a great disservice in the long run developmentally, and can perpetuate more failure and a sense of entitlement.
"It's giving children a covert message that they don't believe in them, that they don't have faith or confidence that their kids can make it on their own," Walfish says. "There's a message of you're a bit of a failure on your own without mom or dad's name, power or money. Growing young adults need to have a sense of, 'I did it on my own.'"
In some instances, however, low-income parents have been sent to jail for trying to give their children in order to give them a better life.
Kelley Williams-Bolar, a 48-year-old single mom from Akron, Ohio, went to jail for falsifying her daughters' home address –– instead using her father's home address as her own in 2009 –– so her daughters, aged 12 and 9 at the time, could go to a school in a better district than the one they were assigned to in an inner-city neighborhood, Today.com reported.
Williams-Bolar said she didn't even know she committed a crime. "I wanted them to have a good start in life," Williams-Bolar told Today. "I wanted to send them to one of the best schools. What I did was not in the best interest of my daughters."
Williams-Bolar was reportedly found guilty of grand theft and tampering with evidence. She was sentenced to ten days in jail, three years of probation and given a $70,000 fine.


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Blog Bite: How Do I Conduct Due Diligence in a Share Purchase or M&A?
November 9, 2017
Overview of Asset Purchase Agreement
March 30, 2017
It never hurts to take a look at the assets after the deal is closed.
September 22, 2015
What's in a rep – how reps and warranties work to protect the acquirer.
August 27, 2015
Has the Particular Liability Been Specifically Assumed, Excluded or Not Mentioned in the Apa?
August 25, 2015
Non-Compete in an Asset Purchase Agreement is Enforceable, but It May Not Be in an Employment Agreement
August 20, 2015
Applicable Tax Laws must be Considered When Structuring an Asset Purchase Agreement
August 10, 2015
A Non-Compete Clause Must be Unambiguous
August 9, 2015
Closing Conditions of an Asset Purchase Agreement May Be Waived
July 14, 2015
Setting Aside Arbitral Awards Is Becoming More Restrictive When It Comes to Asset Purchase Agreements
July 5, 2015
An Undervalued Purchase Price Can Face Objection By a Trustee in Bankruptcy
June 28, 2015
Indemnity May Be Limited to a Limited Period of Time
June 25, 2015
Detailed Description of Assets May Avoid Title Transfer Issues
June 12, 2015


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Here at Bookish, we're looking forward to all of the great things that winter has to offer: hot chocolate with marshmallows, snowball fights, and fantastic new books. The end of 2016 will bring a magical middle grade tale about a Spanish estate, as well as a joyous introduction to Chinese New Year. In 2017, we're already itching to get our hands on Kevin Henkes' latest picture book and Ellen Oh's short story collection inspired by the We Need Diverse Books movement. So what are you waiting for? Look over the list, check it twice, and get ready to read.
Picture Books
PoPo's Lucky Chinese New Year
The year of the grandma
PoPo traveled to America from China to celebrate Chinese New Year with her family. Her young granddaughter, our unnamed narrator, doesn't know much about the holiday. PoPo makes it her responsibility to explain the significance of each tradition. Her granddaughter listens excitedly and tries to follow each ritual, often to humorous results: To rid the home of bad luck, she decides her baby brother should be put outside. But when the fateful day comes, the little girl cuddles with her brother and grandmother and thinks happy thoughts about the year to come. This year, Chinese New Year falls on Saturday, January 28, marking the start of the year of the rooster. Author Virginia Loh-Hagan and illustrator Renné Benoit deliver a warm and enchanting picture book that serves as the perfect introduction to the holiday.
On shelves: December 1
A Greyhound, a Groundhog
Life's one happy game
This new book from Emily Jenkins and Chris Appelhans is sure to become a read-aloud favorite. The titular characters are an odd couple indeed: a large greyhound and a small, round groundhog. The groundhog is originally startled by the large dog, but soon the two are chasing each other in circles. Their friendship is joyful and entertaining. The illustrations and text embody the spirit of playfulness and readers young and old will love trying to quickly spit out the tongue-twisting language: "A greyhound, a groundhog, a found little roundhog."
On shelves: January 3
Wolf in the Snow
The power of kindness
On her way home from school, a small, nameless girl in a red parka get caught in a blizzard. She isn't the only one stuck in the snow. She comes across a tiny wolf pup who has been separated from its pack. The girl follows the sounds of the pack's howls and, after facing a series of dangerous situations, safely returns the wolf. The wolves, in turn, come to the girl's aid when she collapses on her way back to her own family. Matthew Cordell's wordless book is an inspiring tale about offering help to those in need and repaying the kindness that has been given to you.
On shelves: January 3
Which came first
Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes delivers another winning book for young readers with Egg. The premise centers on four eggs: one blue, one pink, one yellow, one green. The blue, pink, and yellow eggs hatch and three newborn baby birds fly away. But the green stays still, uncracked and unhatched. The birds return and decide to help the last egg along by gently pecking at the shell. When the egg finally does hatch, the birds are in for a big surprise! Once again Henkes creates a tale that speaks volumes with surprisingly little text. This is a beautiful story that will encourage readers to think about patience, acceptance, and friendship.
On shelves: January 3
Strange Fruit
A strange and bitter crop
In 1939, jazz singer Billie Holiday sang "Strange Fruit"—a song written by Abel Meeropol that protested the lynching of African Americans. This powerful book touches on the lives of both Holiday and Meeropol, but centers its focus on how the song came into being and the dramatic effect it had on listeners across America. In a starred review, Kirkus calls Gary Golio and Charlotte Riley-Webb's book "a must-read, must-discuss [story] that will speak to children and linger with adults." Get this book into the hands of slightly older picture book readers who will appreciate the message that words have profound power.
On shelves: February 1
Life on Mars
Encounters of the sweet kind
A bold young explorer decides to prove that there is life on Mars in Jon Agee's delightful new book. The tiny astronaut brings a box of cupcakes with him as a gift for any aliens that he might encounter. He searches high and low, far and wide, but can find no other living creatures. Unbeknownst to him, a large Martian has been following his footsteps! Readers will love knowing that the alien the boy seeks is right behind him, out of his sight.
On shelves: February 28
Middle Grade
Word of Mouse
A mischief of mice
Authors James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein have come together with illustrator Joe Sutphin to create this sweet tale about a little mouse with a big plan to save his family. Isaiah is devastated when he is the only mouse to safely escape from the lab he was held in. His 96 brothers and sisters remain trapped inside. Homeless and lost, he's taken in by a mouse named Mikayla and brought back to live with her family. He even makes a human friend! But Isaiah can't forget about his family, and he knows that he will have to do something big if he hopes to save them. Publishers Weekly even compared the title to another favorite literary mouse: "Reminiscent of Garth Williams's work in Stuart Little, the artwork helps set up Isaiah as a modern-day counterpart to that intrepid mouse."
On shelves: December 12
Iris and the Tiger
Enchanted estate
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Academia.edu CEO and founder Richard Price, an academic entrepreneur with a PhD in philosophy from Oxford University, said the new dashboard offers scientists an new tool for measuring interest in their works as well as for use to support their professional standing and drive academic promotions. Price called it "our most significant product launch," and said that while scientists have always used the web to post their work, "they have not been able to measure their web impact. This is the first time scientists can track the real-time impact of their work."
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I recently wrote a post at Ask-a-CFI on a thread about stalling while turning. The post touched on the accuracy (or lack thereof) of the "ball" when it comes to indicating coordination. So I thought I should write a post here as well. The blog format allows me to expand on the inclinometer's strengths and weaknesses more than I could on a forum thread about a different topic.
The inclinometer (AKA - the "ball") is used to indicate coordination of an aircraft. Coordination is a term we use to reference the slip angle. In coordinated flight, the slip angle should be zero. With any non-zero slip angle, we are in uncoordinated flight.
In a powered aircraft (at least in single engine aircraft with the engine on the nose), a yaw string won't work because the airflow is disrupted by the propeller slipstream. Since this slipstream effect will vary with airspeed, power setting, angle of attack, and slip angle, there is no easy correction or compensation. So a yaw string is not a practical option in this case. As a result, the inclinometer (the ball) is used to provide coordination information.
The problem is that the inclinometer doesn't actually measure slip angle. It measures lateral acceleration and compares it to bank angle (in other words, it compares centrifugal "force" to gravity). This balance between lateral acceleration and bank angle is then used as a proxy indication of coordination (slip). In a glider, this would actually work quite well—except that it would require a look inside the cockpit to confirm coordination, whereas the yaw string allows for continuous outside reference.
In coordinated straight and level flight, the wings are level and there are no lateral accelerations. The ball is held in the low point of the glass tube by gravity. If we roll the aircraft but don't turn (requiring the use of opposite rudder), the low point moves, and gravity pulls the ball off-center. On the other hand, if we yaw the aircraft while keeping the wings level (requiring the use of opposite aileron), the air loads on the fuselage cause a lateral acceleration, and the ball gets pulled off center. If we roll the aircraft and allow it to turn, gravity and the lateral acceleration balance and keep the ball centered.
Again, though, the ball is measuring lateral acceleration, not slip angle. So even in a perfect world, the ball becomes less sensitive at lower speeds—meaning that a given slip angle will be indicated by smaller and smaller ball deflections as speed is reduced (lower speeds mean less lateral drag force at a given slip angle). So at lower speeds, where slipping becomes more and more important from a safety standpoint, the ball gives us less information.
In a single-engine aircraft at low speeds and high power settings, there is lots of yaw induced by the engine, so lots of rudder force is required. At the same time, the lateral drag caused by a slip is reduced by the low speed. So balancing these two (and thus centering the ball) can require a large slip angle. This is one (of several) of the reasons why an aircraft is more prone to spinning when it stalls power-on.
All of the above notes refer to the ball during "slow" maneuvers—when the point we're rotating around is well outside the aircraft itself. But what about rapid yawing? In this case, the ball will tend to move away from the center of rotation. For example, in the Grob G-120A, we have 2 inclinometers installed—one for the student and one for the instructor. In a spin, they often indicate in opposite directions—left inclinometer goes left, and right inclinometer goes right. These conflicting indications occur regardless of the spin direction. This is why, in a spin, we don't use the ball to get oriented. Instead, we use the needle, which is a gyroscope and indicates yaw direction/rate with no reference to lateral accelerations.
The bottom line here is that the ball is not very accurate at low speed, high power, and/or high yaw rate. But it still serves us well under most normal flight conditions. Understanding it's limitations can help us use it more effectively.
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Welcome to the Flight Writer blog. This blog is for pilots and those who would like to become pilots. Posts include a variety of topics that are of interest to pilots -- students, general aviation, and professionals.
About the Author
- Steve Pomroy
- Southport, Manitoba, Canada
- Steve Pomroy is a professional flight instructor and aviation writer. He has been teaching since 1995 and holds an Airline Transport Pilot License, Class 1 Instructor and Aerobatic Instructor Ratings, military QFI, and an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering. He's written and published three flight training books through his company, SkyWriters Publishing, and has several other books under development. Steve currently teaches RCAF pilot candidates on their Primary Flight Training course.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
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THE mass sell-off of loans books by Irish lenders could be used by a US private equity house to create the kernel of a third baning force, according to one of the country's leading corporate finance executives.
So far this year €27bn of Irish business loans, property loans and residential mortgages have been sold by banks, according to new research from PWC.
It compares to €5bn of loans sold by banks in Germany, and €3bn of UK loans sold in the same period – despite the much bigger size of those economies. Across all of Europe – including Ireland – the total is €43bn.
The scale of activity is reshaping the Irish banking landscape, PWC's head of corporate finance Aiden Walsh told the Irish Independent.
Just a handful of buyers dominate the market for Irish loan assets. US private equity firm Lone Star is the biggest single loan acquirer, while Blackstone, Deutsche Bank and CarVal Investors are also active.
Loan sales could ultimately lead to a situation where a big fund accumulates a position in the market so big that the natural next step is to become a loan originator in its own right, according to Aiden Walsh.
That would mean an investor creating a new entity by extracting assets from the likes of Permanent TSB and Ulster Bank and other lenders rather than investing into an existing lender to create a "third banking force".
That would be a blow to Ulster Bank owner RBS, which has hired Morgan Stanley to look at potential partnerships that would give it new financial fire power to challenge Bank of Ireland and AIB.
The scale of loan sales this year includes the liquidation of the former IBRC, and while that is a one-off, the success of the process has changed the dynamics in the market, according to Mr Walsh.
The size of portfolios sold by IBRC's liquidators and the prices achieved surprised market watchers and have encouraged other banks and NAMA to speed up disposals, he said.
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Loan portfolio sales were once a rarity.
The "deleveraging" of the banks has a further five years to run, Aiden Walsh predicted. Ironically, a return to profit for banks makes it easier to absorb the capital hit associated with disposals made at discounts.
Sales of residential mortgages to unregulated funds are controversial, but the cost of abiding by market norms including in dealing with customers in arrears is being factored in by buyers, according to Aiden Walsh.
PwC estimates the total face value of non-performing loans across Europe to be €1.2 trillion – around 3pc of total banking assets.
In total, banks have €2.4 trillion of unwanted loans.
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I finished my first round of chemotherapy.
Thank God!
That Neulasta was abusive.
The second round began today with an appointment with my oncologist where I had to sign papers approving the usage of Taxol and read through the 3 pages of probable and possible side effects.
It makes a girl feel all warm and fuzzy.
I had to be at Fox Chase with my daughter and my mom at 7am which means we left the house by 5am.
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Always first up is bloodwork and flushing my port.
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A day that should've started at 7am and ended 11:30am instead ended at 2pm and we arrived home around 4.
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The description on the back cover of my collection of poetry and very short fiction starts with:
Using in a unique style of storytelling that sets the tone for the book, the first entry tells a bench's 60 year history in six stanzas of 100 words each.
In fact each stanza is composed of 100 words and this method of storytelling is called a drabble.
When I drafted my description I sent it to several people. Most agreed that the word "drabble" should not be included as it wouldn't appeal to readers.
My preferred method of storytelling is the drabble – sort of addicted to the form.
I wrote the first piece in the book called "The Bench" quite a while before the idea of publishing occurred to me. When I did decide to publish I needed a name for the book. And since I had good photos to highlight the bench and since I believe this is one of the best pieces I've written I called the collection The Bench.
One of my reviewers had this to say
The title story will draw you in, as she ponders the life, the evolution, the thoughts and feelings, of a park bench over the years. I was impressed with the idea of studying an object we often take for granted from its perspective as the world moves around it. Change is a constant in life, but how would something like a bench deal with that? What are the ups and downs it would experience? What would it witness as it stayed in one place while the rest of us scurried about on our quest for happiness, for love, for death?
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Left to Right: Cherokee Nation (stitch instead of loops option), Mother Load, Wild Wild West, Waco Kid (stitch instead of loops option)
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List of guns I make covers for:
- Marlin 336, Glenfield, 1893, 1894, 1895
- Rossi 92, Rio Grande, Ranch Hand, Circuit Judge (Judge Roy Bean, Territory Judge, Uni Judge & Hangin' Judge only)
- Winchester 92, 94,9422, 1866, 1873, 1886
- Uberti/Taylor/ replica 1860, 1866 (Yellow Boy), 1873 and Beretta Renegade
- Stoeger and most shotguns (PLEASE CONTACT ME)
- Winchester 1897
- Henry 'H' series rifles
- Henry Golden Boy, Big Boy, Lightning, Mares Leg (22)
- Some Savage 99's (PLEASE CONTACT ME)
- Some Winchester Model 94 commemoratives (PLEASE CONTACT ME)
- Ruger/Remington/Winchester/Browning rifles and others (PLEASE CONTACT ME to inquire if it can be made)
- Ruger 1022
- Ruger American
Long covers will fit the Marlin 1894/1895 (with cowboy stock), Rossi 92 & Winchester 94, 9422 (excpet Miroku);Some Winchester commemoratives (PLEASE CONTACT ME), Henry h001,H010B, Henry Big Boy, Henry Golden Boy only
If your gun is not listed, please contact me.
All levered gun covers will have the lever wrap at no additional charge!
I can make covers/slings for Bolt or Single Shot Rifles too!
Shown below is a Ruger American 3006 in "Black Bart" (left) and also in "Roy Rogers" (right).
For Typical stocks only- No Monte Carlo or Cheek Raise
I can make covers/combos in standard length- if you have a non typical stock with Monte Carlo or Cheek Raise, I can make the "Uni-Extra" for that stock.
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1. What is "Stitch instead of Loops"?
I will add a decorative stitch on the side if you are not wanting shell holders (loops). This goes in reverse for items with existing stitch. (See example below FAQ's)
2. What is "No Drill"?
This is an option for those guns that do not have sling luggs. See "Billy the Kid" for a good example.
3. Can I pay over the phone with a credit card?
Unfortunately I am not able to do that. You can pay with a credit card through PayPal services available on this site. I also take check and money order.
4. Can I check on the process of an order?
You can, but I assure you I am working around the clock to get orders out on time. As it says on this site, it will take approximately 65 days for your item(s) to reach you. I will contact you if it will take longer, and I have never had to do this. Answering emails on status of orders only takes me away from my work, and slows down getting to your order.
6. What is the difference between 'Natural oiled' and 'Natural'?
All "Natural Oiled" and "Natural" leather is the same, no matter if the pictures show different color.
Please note: Photos below may not reflect actual colors. If you have questions on colors, please e-mail me before you buy. All covers can be made without loops. Guns shown in pictures are representative models only.
Great gift idea! Birthday, anniversary, holidays. Convenient to give. Lets the recipient decide which one they want.
A shortened version of the Wild Wild West cover, so it can be enjoyed on a pistol grip and others. Treated Alum tanned lace leather used on cheek side, and natural on the off side. Available in Stitch instead of loops, also!
Made from a form of treated leather I perform myself- matching stock cover and forearm along with lever wrap. 4 shells of your choice, or you can choose to have a "stitch" instead of loops. NOTE: on 22 guns I suggest using the stitch option, but...
This item is for any "extras" you choose to want with your purchase, such as a special request, etc. I will instruct you on how to use this function if necessary.
This can be made for all lever guns listed. Featuring the Roy Rogers cover, forearm to match, standard sling and in "no drill". Made of natural leather and of course, a lever wrap is included. (not shown). You save $45 when purchasing these...
stock cover and cartridge holder for Rossi Ranch Hand and Henry Mares Leg. Available in black (as shown), dark brown or natural leather. Lever wrap also included to match (shown in natural).
SHIPS IMMEDIATELY! long lever wrap for big loop lever. Available in natural (as displayed) or black. Matching lanyard for saddle ring. NOTE: I have a special pattern for Marlin 1895SBL or 1895GB
No need to sacrifice quality on this basic cover/sling. Uses the same 12 oz leather used on the sling and 8 oz leather cover as all my more fancier setups. A narrow sling that some folks like better than the wider ones. If you are looking for a...
Belt and Holster setup similar to the "High Noon" but toned down some to make it more basic. Still using 12 oz. leather and same concho design. This belt is not lined like the "High Noon", but will offer the same heavy-duty service.
Cover your butt! Sand or Gray T-shirts, available in Men's Medium, Large, X-Large, 2XL. T-shirts run small, so please choose the next size up when ordering. Ships immediately. NOTE: selling at cost and shipping is FREE in U.S.
Complete setup for ranch hand/mares leg. Using "Bunkhouse" holster /scabbard and adding a 12 oz. leather belt completes this handy setup. As with the 'Bunkhouse' holster, many options come standard (removing straps/relocating them or just leaving...
Tired of receiving the point of your crescent in the shoulder due to improper placement? Here I have a solution that can be done on any crescent/carbine stock. This is an addition as a separate item. Example: The 73 with "one eyed jack" (as...
Ships IMMEDIATELY! Long lever wrap for big loop lever. Available in natural (as displayed) or black. Note: I have a special pattern for Marlin 1895SBL or 1895GB.
Ships IMMEDIATELY! Lever wrap for standard lever. Note: See long lever wrap item for long (big loop lever wrap) Available in natural (as shown) or black.
Using a "Ben Cartwright" cover and the "Apache" sling, this combo goes great together!
Stock cover, forearm and sling made to match for guns listed below, in "rough rider" leather and cream bullhide. Lacing in tri-color throughout all items. No-drill included. Thick gold and silver concho added to the back side away from cheeck...
Extended "Ben Johnson" stock cover with forearm to match! Nice silver and gold concho added to the backside of the cover. NOTE: this cover/forearm combo can only be made for the Henry Golden Boy (shown above), Big boy, Hool, Marlin 1894/1895,...
This can be made for full sized guns and for ranch hand/mares leg length guns. 12 oz. leather in a two-piece design used in this heavy duty scabbard. One-inch roller buckles used with long straps, also made from 12 oz. leather and can be removed...
Dark brown "fancy pants" styled stock cover with 'High Plains Drifter' styled sling. Matching forearm cover all wrapped up in no-drill setup. Can be made for guns listed below (left hand shown). Will fit the following guns: Winchester 92/94/9422,...
A 'Billy the Kid' or 'Long Rider' stock cover with 'High Plains Drifter' sling, all laced with gold. Includes 'no-drill' in this nice setup. Will fit the following guns : Winchester 92/94/9422, Rossi 92, Marlin 1894/1895, Henry H001, Henry Big...
Named after a character in 'Blazing Saddles' played by Gene Wilder. This cover (shown on Henry Golden Boy) has black leather on cheek side and cream bullhide used for the shell panel. Can do 'Stitch instead of loops' option also.
This can be made for full sized guns and for ranch hand/mares leg length guns. 12 oz. leather in a two-piece design used in this heavy duty scabbard. One-inch roller buckles used with long straps, also made from 12 oz. leather and can be removed...
Using a three-piece construction similar to the Ben Cartwright cover, this combo also features a Cochise sling to match. Finished off with a combination of gold and brown lacing. As normal, the circuit judge holds 10 shells securely.
Roy and Dale re-united in a great cover/sling with thumb hole. These are individual items but joined here as a combo that just go good together, as did Roy and Dale. 7 oz. leather on cover and 12 oz. used for sling. **Available in No-Drill also**
Here is a combo including a shorty cover and lancer sling in a no-drill setup, all laced in black!
This can be made for full sized guns and for ranch hand/mares leg length guns. 12 oz. leather in a two-piece design used in this heavy duty scabbard. One-inch roller buckles used with long straps, also made from 12 oz. leather and can be removed...
A scabbard made for Ranch Hand and Mares Leg Handmade two-tone scabbard in black and natural oiled. Note : can be made all one color (black or natural oiled) or reversed if wanted. This can be worn as a holster, secured to atv/horse or carried...
Included in one of my favorites is "20 Mule Team" cover and forearm to match. M ade from 7 oz leather that I treat to look old, this combo can be made for guns listed below. Can be made with "no drill" to allow you to add...
This combo is made from black leather of 10 oz weight. lancer sling and cover (guide design ) both laced in brown lacing. This can be made for all lever guns (Win 94, all Marlins, Bigboy, Goldenboy, H001 and Rossi 92).
Complete setup for your Henry Mares Leg or Ranch Hand. Includes "Josh Randall" stock cover and forearm cover to match. All secured in a two-tone scabbard in same colors (black and natural oiled). This can be worn as a holster, secured...
A ready to go "The Duke" combo with "High Plains Drifter" sling. A $15 savings!
|Here is a ready to go "Rifleman" with "No Drill" and "Bonanza" options included! A $20 savings !
This combo is made from dark brown leather of 10 oz weight. lancer sling and cover (guide design ) both laced in brown lacing. This can be made for all lever guns (Win 94, all Marlins, Bigboy, Goldenboy, H001 and Rossi 92).
Using gold deer-tanned cowhide on outside and 7 oz leather for base, this cover actually has two thicknesses. Base leather is needed for stability. Laced as usual like a shoe using the base leather as not to deform outer leather and fringe.
Named after an underated character actor who is in most of your favorite Westerns from the 40s to the 80s. This combo consist of the "Kid Rio" cover and a basic "Cochise" sling, but made to match. An extra stitch added...
Here is the Gold Rush but all in black! 8 oz. very nice black leather is used in this slick setup and can be made for guns listed below. Available in "no drill," too. This will include tab on stock cover and barrel piece for...
This handy combo uses the Shorty and the plain Lancer with no frills but great usability. No drill option and stitch instead of loops options available.
12 oz natural oiled leather sling can be made for any cartridge/gauge. 2 very nice conchos added to sling on top and bottom. This sling works well with longer ammo and will have no protrusion but still comfortable to use.
This combo includes the Ben Cartright with brown lacing outside and Cochise sling. Colors go great together and complement each other.
Uses the same leather (7 oz bull hide) and extended design as the Rough Rider.
Cover and forearm cover made in the Alias Smith and Jones style using cream and tobacco bullhide for both. Stitch instead of loops shown but can be fitted with shell loops if choose option.
Here is your chance to get the The Mother Load or the Gold Rush cover alone for guns listed below. Shown with stitch instead of loops.
This cover is made from 7 oz leather and similar design to "Death Valley Days" but in a longer version. This would be a great addition to any gun listed below. T his can only be made for the Winchester 92/94/9422, Rossie 92, Marlin 1894/1895,...
Made in the "Cochise" style, this includes a dark brown and a weathered look leather that I use throughout other items with a multi-colored lacing to give a unique look.
Using natural oiled leather lancer pattern, this sling is enhanced greatly with a long saddle-tanned lacing which reaches nearly to the bottom and 1" swivels (not included) will attach this sling to your favorite gun. Sling will not only be a...
This combo is the the "Trampas" along with a forearm cover made to match. Side or cross styling mounting allows you to carry across chest or back. Great on the ranch whether on horse, atv or walking. Styled in a "no...
This cover is the same as used in "Jeremiah Johnson" and can be made for Marlin 1895/336 and XLR with stock as seen in pics. This is what is considered a pistol grip design stock.
Made from 8 oz natural oiled leather, this combo will do the trick. Attactive stitch on stock cover matches the forearm cover. This can also be made with shell loops set vertically (see option). This combo can be made for the following guns:...
Using the "Lariat" pattern, this is also made from 8 oz natural oiled leather with enhanced lacing due to no shell placement. As in the Lariat, the cheek area stays free from lacing. This one is great for SASS shooters!
|If you like black leather this is the one ! Ace of spades cover and chochise style sling completes this combo.made from 9 oz top grain beautiful leather with some sheen. no drill option available too!
You can't forget the longest running TV western of all time! Using Alias Smith and Jones cover along with lancer with shell loops, this combo is topped off with a no-drill set up. The cream and tobacco bullhide cover offers a nice match to the...
Who didn't want to be Robert Redford in the movie "Jeremiah Johnson" when they were a kid? Heck, i still do! Stock cover and forearm cover made specifically for Marlin 1895 Guide Gun. Cartridge loops set sideways or none at all (will add a more...
Stock cover, forearm cover, sling and in no drill fashion! What more is there? This combo includes gold rush item, special sling made just for this set and in no drill. Option for stitch instead of loops available for stock to complete the...
Named after a character in the Virginian TV series starring Doug McClure. this item is made specifically for Rossi Ranch Hand and Henry Mare's Leg short rifles. Using a "Josh Randall" cover. This is the same as the Bounty Hunter without the...
8oz Natural-oiled leather for the cover and 10oz for the sling. This is the ROY ROGERS design for the CIRCUIT JUDGE. Sling comes plain (as shown) of can be upgraded to the BONANZA (holds 8 shells) Perfect design and fit for this usual designed stock.
Here's a way to dress up your rifle with functionality and beauty at the same time! This cover uses the Matt Dillon cover with an extra stitch, combined with an elaborate forearm cover.
Made of 8oz brown and cream bullhide, this cover will look great on any gun. Colors go well together and cream will be shaded darker then show on photos. Available with a stitch as seen on the Rooster Cogburn instead of loops.
Yup! Saturday afternoon when I was growing up, the staple in my house was "Death Valley Days", sponsored by 20 Mule Team Borax. 7oz leather is used in this attractive cover with saddle tan lacing on the top, along the bottom and ending in a...
An extended cobra design is used on this handy sling with a laced, comfortable thumb hole. Available in three colors: Natural-oiled using 10oz leather. Black using 9oz leather. Dark Brown using 9oz leather. Shells can be added in two fashions:...
The Lariat gives a real western look to your gun. 8oz of natural-oiled leather with long, winding lacing starting from the front, around the shell casings, over the top, and ending in a hanging lanyard. Cheek area remains free of lacing and is...
Scabbard made from 10oz natural-oiled leather, laced inside and out with tough deer-tanned cowhide. Good extra long straps made from the same 10oz leather, allow attchement to horse, ATV or whatever you choose. Gun is completely enclosed and...
Using the Roy Rogers design, the Rough Rider is one of my best sellers, and I can now offer it again due to finding a supplier of quality bull hide. Tobacco brown thick flexible leather, this cover is a great addition to any gun.
This cover can only be made for the Rossi Ranch Hand & Henry Mares Leg. The Bounty Hunter is a Big Valley with a Josh Randall cover along with black accents to the sling attachment. For those who want a little more flair! 8oz leather is used...
250 hand-punched holes. 22 feet of lacing and a bunch of time is used in making this sling named after another great classic TV western starring Clint Walker. 10oz leather is used in this extended cobra design. Firm but flexible, this will be a...
Two 10oz leathers make up this sling. Dark brown and natural-oiled leathers overlapped. Stitched with saddle tan lacing and gold decorative lacing in the middle, making this sling unique. accepts 1" or larger sling attachments.
Made with three diferent leathers, brown, natural and dark brown. They work well together and are joined with gold lacing. As always, loops can be made to fit any caliber or gauge. There's a stitch instead of loops option also.
Back by popular demand! Through the early days of television, no cowboy was more beloved then the "singing cowboy". Truly all American. From cowboy to owner of the California Angels baseball team. He was an American icon! Cream-colored bull hide...
Unusual, but very user friendly. Combines unique designs without sacrificing usability. Leathers are black and brown, with a clear cheek placement. I really like this one!
Badges? We don't need no stinkin' badges! Plenty of shells here! 60 possible. Made from 10oz natural oiled leather, 2-3/4" wide and can be made for any shells including shotgun and combinations of different cartridges.66" overall and designed to...
Here is a complete 'no-drill' set up, including Long Rider and standard sling. 8oz leather for cover and 10oz leather for sling. Nearly complete coverage for stock and hand area is clear for grip. Will fit the following guns: Winchester...
Made with the same leather as the Roy Rogers cover, but with light gold lacing. Lacing stands out for a more old-time Hollywood western look, and I think the cowboy Hopalong would have liked it. Available without loops and with a stitch instead.
This cover, and matching lever cover, can be made for the Rossi Ranch Hand and the Henry Mares Leg .22 and center fire. Precisely crafted to fit those individual guns. Using the same leather combo as the Doc Holiday, with attractive stitch along...
This cover is made exclusively for the Rossi Circuit Judge. Constructed of 7oz brown/shaded leather and carefully designed to the unique contour of this stock. Nearly covers the complete stock, but leaves hand area clear. 10 sturdy shell loops...
Made with the same 10oz natural-oiled leather, as is with all my slings. This one is extra long. 43" is the standard overall length of most slings. This one is 54" overall. Allows folks to attach sling clear at the end of the barrel, allowing you...
Have a gun with a protuding cheek-piece? This is what you need! It's the basic Ranch hand fashioned to fit cheek-piece stocks. Shown here is a Browning model 78 that has the general stock configuration of most cheek-piece stocks.
This ia a 'no drill' combo using the SHORTY and 10oz fully adjustable sling. Buckskin color lacing used thoughout, gives this a real cowboy look. No need to drill stock or buy barrel clamp for sling installation. It's all here!
This combo can ONLY be made for Ranch Hand and Henry Mares Leg . Cover is made from 7-8oz natural leather. Sling is made from 8-10oz natural leather. As seen in the pictures, this design can be slung along the chest or back and is placed in a...
Made with proven two-toned pattern, this cover uses brown dressed 7-8oz leather on both sides, with an attractive stitch on the non-shooting side. This cover is also available with shell loops.
Made in the same fashion as all cobra style slings I make. This one has very nice conchos of great quality and thickness. 8-10oz natural oiled leather and is fully adjustable.
Made with a proven two-toned pattern. This cover is displaying the stitch instead of loops. Both leathers are 7-8oz with cheek side natural-oiled and off side black. This also is available with shell loops.
Made with 10oz oiled natural leather, this sling is widened to nearly 4" to accept longer cartridges without protruding. Standard sling length and width to accept 1" attachments. This great sling can be made for shotguns also.
9oz dark brown leather is used for the color on this evil-looking cover. Black lacing sets off the tombstone feel. Also available without loops. This cover can only be made for Winchester 92/94/9422, Rossi 92, Marlin 1894/1895, Henry h001, Henry...
If you are looking for quality at a lesser price, the Ranch Hand is the one for you. Here is a cover for nearly all guns, excluding guns with a protruding cheek piece. Made from 8oz leather, it can be made for any caliber or guage. Attaches in the...
Named after everyones favorite Marshall. Made with proven two-toned construction using brown oiled-leather on the cheek side to give it an old look, and natural-oiled leather for the shell side. This can be made for guns that accept the longer...
This sling is made in the same cobra pattern as all my slings, but with a decorative stitch in the middle. Made from 10oz leather. It's fully adjustable and will accept the standard 1" sling clasps.
A proven 2-toned pattern of 7-8oz quality leather. Hand-stitched brown leather on the cheek side with natural-oiled leather on the laced side. A real eyecatcher!
9-10oz of natural-oiled leather sling/shell holder (or without loops). Any size shell, including shotgun (loop count may vary depending on size of shell).
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Made from 7-8oz BLACK leather. Styled with a lace formed in a curl around the front cartridge loop and extending to the rear. This looks great on composite-stock guns and others. Available wth or without shell loops.
8oz natural-oiled leather is used here with a little different design. Slick & clean is the look here, with lacing wrapped around shell loops. Will go with any sling option and look great with the Cheyenne.
Named after my favorite western of all time. Made from 7oz leather and is the same cover as the Rifleman cover and sling combo, with shell loops set an an angle. As usual, it can be made without loops for my SASS friends. *picture with shotgun...
COMBO COVER AND SLING! Here is ONE EYED JACK cover and sling to match. Made with the same leather as bullet side but in 10oz leather. Shells placed at an angle are useful and add flair. As usual, sling is fully adjustable and accepts 1"...
8oz tobacco bullhide with gold buckskin lacing. Lanyard supplied and can easily have your favorite concho attached. Goes great with blued or stainless steel guns. Can be made without shell loops for my SASS friends.
Named after a great TV and movie star, Steve McQueen. This can be made for your Rossi Ranch Hand and the Henry Mares Leg. Shown here in natural-oiled 8oz leather. Also available in brown (color may vary) and black. Attaches like all my other...
Named after a movie I saw as a kid, starring Lucille Ball and Bob Hope. Made with 7-8oz natural-oiled leather. This is a Long Rider with an extra frill. Stitch runs the length and is finished with a hanging lanyard. This can also be made for guns...
Natural-oiled 7-8oz leather is used for this one. Stitch runs down the side and ends in a lanyard. Lanyard can stand on its own or you can add your favorite concho.
Named after a great western of the same name. Made from 7-8oz natural-oiled leather. This pattern covers the "hump" of the front part of the stock and leaves the hand area unrestricted. Pattern is cut and stitched for a perfect fit. Available...
This cover is my best seller. Natural 7-8oz leather along with a stitch above the shell loops, gives this a nice down-to-earth cowboy look and feel. Also can be made without loops. Rifle shown in the picture is a Winchester 73.
No frills.....just useful. Natural oiled 7-8oz leather with shell loops for any cartridges. Can be made without loops also.
Same pattern as the Roy Roger but uses a dark brown color. 7oz leather makes this another favorite of shooters. Can be made with or without loops. Shown with shotgun shells.
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