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Have been a practicing Buddhist for many years and am not too crazy about forums since they become too addictive. I'll probably drop in a few times and hopefully learn and hoping I can be of some help to others understand a few things as well. Then I might disappear if I see I'm posting too much.


text: Don't let legislators pull the plug on collective bargaining The Legislature is considering two proposals that attack our collective bargaining rights. Our ability to bargain collectively about our health insurance is under attack. We need to act now to defeat two legislative proposals that are both unfair and unnecessary. The first proposal, promoted by former House Speaker Sal DiMasi, would let municipalities order educators and other municipal employees into the state Group Insurance Commission (GIC). The second proposal, supported by many mayors and the Massachusetts Municipal Association, would allow town and city officials to design health insurance plans without any employee input. Both of these proposals would take away our voice in shaping health insurance -- and your legislators need to stop them. During an economic crisis such as the one we now face, we need to work together to find solutions that work for everyone. It is wrong to attack collective bargaining under the guise of addressing the state budget shortfall. The law now in place needs a chance to fully succeed A working group that included representatives of public employees, retirees, city and town officials, the Legislature and the GIC worked for two years to come up with recommendations to reduce health care costs. A law passed in 2007 gave municipalities and public employees the option to bargain over joining the GIC. Participation in the GIC works for some communities, but is not a one-size-fits-all solution that is right for every city and town. The law strikes a fair balance and needs a chance to work. Pre-K-12 and retired members have been sent postcards to send to their state representative and state senator. Members may also send e-mails to their legislators. Tell your legislators to protect our right to collectively bargain for health care benefits.

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Alewives and leeches; fireworks in the rain
July 12. 2014 8:02PM
These are not cute and cuddly fish. They are like eels, actually, and to a landlubber (me), they are just overgrown leeches. I'd had experience with eels, having once caught one at the Beaver Brook dam behind the Homer and Babe Hughes house on Merrill Street in Colebrook. I was so terrified by this writhing snake of a catch that I ran all the way home.
"Thought you'd be interested in this River Herring event I helped put together at the Skeag dam. Wow, close to 50 years ago since you wrote your piece (on the alewives). I still have a copy here.
This safety-at-any-price business galls me to the core. All up and down the turnpikes, I-93 and I-91 and the Mass Pike - because we had to travel the weekend before - we saw the dire warnings and alerts (and threats) about fireworks.
Everything and anything we do has inherent danger. When I elect to run my chainsaw I acknowledge a certain risk. When I get onto my tractor to haul logs or hay, ditto. When I start a fire in the front lawn fire pit to roast a goat or a lamb, ditto. But I'm responsible for my own actions, stupid or smart. The key and underlying dictum is that you don't endanger others.
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Goldmine Investments purchased the colt, out of the Mr. Greeley mare Princess Falina and from the family of champion mare Cascapedia and Australian graded stakes winner Republic Lass. He was consigned by Margaux Farm LLC, agent.
Keeneland sold 209 horses on Friday for gross receipts of $2,517,000, down 36 percent from 2007 when 230 horses brought $3,935,400. The average of $12,043 decreased 29.6 percent from last year's $17,110, while the median of $8,500 was down 24.4 percent from $11,250 in 2007.
Cumulatively, Keeneland has sold 2,438 horses for $181,386,000, down 46.1 percent from the corresponding period last year when 2,896 horses brought $336,627,500. The average of $74,400 represents a 36 percent decrease from $116,239 in 2007. The median was down 37.8 percent from $45,000 in 2007 to $28,000 this year.
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text: Fly Fishing, Inshore, Northeast, Other Blogs Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues October 29, 2009 Pete McDonald 5 Comments When you're lost in the rain...and your gravity falls and negativity won't pull you through...they got some hungry women there and they really make a mess out of you. And picking up Angel who just arrived from the coast...who looked so fine at first but left looking just like a ghost. I cannot move, my fingers are all in a knot. I don't have the strength to get up and take another shot. I'm going back to New York City, I do believe I've had enough.


text: Although she had already decided on RWU, Kathleen was so eager to get to campus that she persuaded her parents to come for four different campus tours in the summer before her freshman year! Her enthusiasm didn't wane a bit during her four years, and Kathleen became the Promotions Director for WQRI radio, an assistant in the University's Career Center, a writer for the Hawk's Herald campus newspaper and even managed to study abroad in Australia during her junior year. A Communications major, Kathleen explored both the public relations and journalism tracks within her program. She tackled real-world promotions projects during internships at WROR radio, WCVB Boston and WPRI and scaled wind turbines for her Newswriting & Reporting class. Kathleen challenged herself both in and out of the classroom. What will you do?


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Making a martini
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- 2 1/2 oz gin
- 1/2 oz dry vermouth
- 1 green olive or lemon twist for garnish
- Pour the ingredients into a mixing glass filled with ice cubes
- Stir for 30 seconds
- Strain into a chilled coctail glass
- Garnish with the olive or lemon twist
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Dan Knight's comments on "shaken not stirred" are not entirely accurate. James Bond originally drank potato vodka martinis and potato vodka contains some oil from the distillation process, unlike grain vodkas. Shaking the vodka with ice distributes or homogenises this oil and makes a significant difference to taste. New Scientist did an article on this. Red Dirt Distillery at Dorrigo makes a superb potato vodka if you want to test this: http://www.reddirtdistillery.com.au/dorrigo-potato-vodka.php
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Have you ever heard the phrase "It's a good day." said by someone who has health issues? Many people with chronic illness know what good days and bad days are. For me, a good day with lupus means I can move relatively free without pain, I think clearly, and I can do many of the (sometimes simplest) things on my to-do list.
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Playing MMO: FFXIV (Balmung)
Waiting On: FFXV, KH3, Tree of Savior, RE:FFVII · Saving For: New Computer
[19:45] ♥Moloko Lynx♥: Flight sims would even suit you, Riz. You seem to have the sensibilities of an old man.Member since May 8, 2004.
You can now enter up to 4-5 queues at the same time. Meaning you can queue for a 5 Man, Battleground, and Raids at the same time. The timer for each continues to go up even if you are participating in one of the other.
So, you can finish a 15 minute PvP match, leave and be at the front of the line for a 5 man. Just don't forget to queue for PvP again before entering the 5 man.
I use this method and usually don't have to wait over 1-2 minutes between queues.
The RP aspect of ED is pretty dead tho, except for a few outcasts erping in goldshire xD
No, they aren't. That's worldwide playerbase.
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Pretty good trailer. I'm a really big fan of Orcs and I know all of the lore. It'll be good to go back and see those things. Right now, I'm playing Alliance but I may go back to Horde just to experience the Orc lore from that side on my main (Human Warrior). The trailer didn't give me goosebumps like when I saw TBC or WOTLK for the first time, but it's pretty damn good. I just wish they had made it a little longer, showing Garrosh first meeting his father Grommash, eventually leading up to the start of the cinematic where Grom was going to drink the blood of Mannoroth.
The anniversary event is going to be awesome.
The only problem is that it's dropping 2 weeks after the release of Warlords and is going to be level 100 content.
Ive already bought it so it doesn't effect me but it does seem like an evil tactic to sell more expansions on release. lol
It's Level 100 Molten Core Raid and Southshore vs Tauren Mill Battleground for those interested. Limited Time Only!
Hopefully I'm not too swamped with school by that time...
ive played and quit every wow xpac because they make awesome games but I am not a "raider" so I eventually complete the game for myself and eventually move on but always loving the game when its fresh and new..
Sadly each expansion I have stayed for less and less time before I move onto another game, this last xpac held me for the shortlist time in fact was the first time I didnt finish at least the first season of arena to get gladiator.
The game just keeps getting easier and easier and faster to gear to bis.. I cant even fault blizzard because I am super hardcore and good at games I am not like most people and there money is as good as mine so I get why they shifted there games to be more accessible and what not.
That being said blizz is saying they are going back to a harder version of the game if that is true this could be the best xpac since burning crusade. Either way I will 100% buy and play it for as long as its fun I just hope it is as good as the game used to feel back in vanilla / bc days but either way its gonna be a blast cant wait for nov 13.


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Our Blizzard Concept Art gallery has been updated with two new pieces from the Warcraft universe.
This weeks' StarCraft II poll asks you what could be considered the most important question of all. Could you beat David Kim in a 1v1? Let us know!
FigurePrints is now offering FigurePrints Busts, the latest in its line of custom character statues. By focusing on the character's head and shoulders, the busts are able to show greater detail in those areas than the original FigurePrints, and provide an impressive keepsake of your character wearing his or her latest and greatest gear. Busts are available for €59.95, and can be ordered now at the FigurePrints website.
We're pleased to announce the grand opening of our new Concept Art gallery, highlighting the myriad characters, environments, and other artwork we create during the development of our games. We plan to update this page regularly with a wide variety of never-before-seen pieces of art reaching all the way back to Blizzard's early days, so be sure to check back often!
We're pleased to announce that the 2010 Arena Pass service is now open. This service, available to all players with a European World of Warcraft account, will give access to our special Arena Pass realm, designed to give you the perfect platform to prove your competitive abilities.
Players on this realm will have the freedom to equip pre-made level 80 characters with gear of their choosing, including the latest Wrathful Gladiator Season 8 items.
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Sign up on our Arena Pass registration page and get ready for the most exciting Arena matches of your life! For more information on the 2010 Arena Pass service, check out the Terms of Use, FAQ, and Arena Pass forum.
We are happy to announce the second round of our StarCraft II Twitter Exposure Contest! As we venture into the final week, round one winners will be contacted while entries for round two make their way around the internet. In order to win a StarCraft II Beta Key, all you need to do is to dig around for a cool or interesting StarCraft II news or blog post, and tweet about it. For more information, please visit our StarCraft II Twitter Exposure Contest page here!
The Blizzard Pet Store has just been updated with a couple of fun new choices that you can get for your characters. Continuing in the theme of cute, miniaturized bosses, we have Lil' XT, and the Celestial Steed is the first-ever mount to be available through the service. Of course, the Pandaren Monk, Lil' K.T., and the Wind Rider Cub and Gryphon Hatchling plushies are still available there as well. Head over to the Pet Store to see what's available, or check the FAQ for more information.
We are happy to announce our latest StarCraft II contest for those of you who engage in the ever so popular Twitterverse! All you need to do in order to win a StarCraft II Beta Key is to dig around the net for a cool StarCraft II news or blog post and tweet about it. Not only will you be spreading the word of StarCraft II everywhere, but you could get your hands on your very own Beta key. For more information on how to win, visit our StarCraft II Twitter Exposure Contest page!
As you know, the beta test for StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is well underway -- as are our launch preparations. We're pleased to reveal today that we're putting together what will be our biggest, most feature-packed collector's edition to date. The StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty Collector's Edition will contain…well…it's too much to list here, so check out the press release for yourself and take a look at the special Collector's Edition page we put together for this announcement.


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Gilberto's absence last year allowed Mathieu Flamini to cement his midfield place. Now an injury to Abou Diaby has given a similar opportunity to Denilson.
The Brazilian has made the most of it, contributing two goals and four assists in his new role alongside Cesc Fabregas.
In an exclusive interview on Arsenal TV Online, Denilson assesses his partnership with Cesc and much more besides. He discusses:
- being involved more this season
- his new role in midfield
- the story behind his goal celebrations
- his inexperience
- what he needs to improve
- why he misses Gilberto
- being the only Brazilian at Arsenal
- Robinho's move to Manchester City
- playing alongside Mineiro at Sao Paulo
- realistic targets for this season
Subscribers can watch the interview now.Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


text: In the first "Back to the Future", when Marty returns from 1955, he goes to the mall to try and save Doc. When he gets there, the sign says "Lone Pine Mall", but, Marty watches himself go back in time, which would mean that the sign should have read "Twin Pine Mall" because he hadn't knocked down the pine tree yet. So, when Marty originally gets to the parking lot, do the signs change and, as he is heading into the past, does Marty reappear in the center of town? Very confusing!


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Josiah Remick, 17th Maine, ca. 1862
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The Sanitary Commission: Meeting Needs of Soldiers, Families
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Home > News & Events > News > Articles > New Study Examines Tradeoffs of Retirement Savings Plan Strategies
The United States spends more than $100 billion per year on tax subsidies for retirement savings accounts such as 401(k)s and IRAs. Yet policymakers wrestle with the question of whether or not these subsidies encourage families to save more, or simply induce them to shift money they would have saved anyway into tax-advantaged retirement accounts with no net increase in savings?
While many studies have investigated this question, the answers remain uncertain because of inadequate data in the U.S. A new research report co-authored by Harvard Kennedy School Assistant Professor John Friedman utilizes data from Denmark for fresh evidence on savings behavior as affected by tax breaks and nudges. The graphs below provide a visual representation of the findings.
When individuals in the top income tax bracket received a larger tax subsidy for retirement savings, they started saving more in retirement accounts...
... but the same individuals reduced the amount they were saving outside retirement accounts by almost exactly the same amount, leaving total savings essentially unchanged. The researchers estimate each that $1 of government expenditure on the subsidy raised total savings by 1 cent.
If subsidies have little impact on retirement saving, are other policies more effective? The authors find that "nudges" such as automatic contributions by employers have much larger effects on savings. When individuals switch to firms with higher automatic employer pension contributions, their savings rates increase significantly. Most individuals are passive savers who do not pay attention to employer pension contributions and thus do not offset such contributions by saving less in other accounts.
The study is co-authored by Raj Chetty, Harvard University; John N. Friedman, Harvard Kennedy School; Soren Leth-Petersen, University of Copenhagen; Torben Heien Nielsen, The Danish National Centre for Social Research; and Tore Olsen, University of Copenhagen.
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These findings call into question whether tax subsidies are the most effective policy to increase retirement savings. Automatic enrollment or default policies that nudge individuals to save more could have larger impacts at lower fiscal cost.


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Live aboard dream boat
The Endeavour 43 is a great live aboard, not the best sailor but plenty of room.
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the pearson 424 is a great boat, but her sister ship, the 422, is a better liveaboard IMHO (totally biased, I have one...) The aft cabin with a centerline, walk-around queen and plenty of headroom is awesome.
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Well, i will share not my first hand experience but what i have dug up on the GW 42?
I am looking in to one my self for the same reason just in more troubled waters. The Gulf area to go island hopping. Finding person to person info on a production line of 40 boats is tough.
I have found some old salts that have run far and wide in hellish conditions on the seas. a GW42 and with very few exceptions it was their favorite boat and the vast majority sold them out of personal age rather than any thing to do with the boat it self. They just got to old to own them and use them. It would appear that most were the original owners! They just dont go up for sale much.
My list from contacts..
Pros; space and lots of it, good storage,good power, every one loved the lay out, the inside lay out works well in calm and heavy weather, tough as nails boat taking very little damage in heavy weather, good design, cockpit is for the most part dry in bad weather,just a solid design and beautiful in side and out.
Cons: the black tanks are too small for long trips, most did not like sitting on the propane tank,the teak on deck is a pain and requires a lions worth of work on up keep, some leaks are reported as a result of the teak, all most all have leaking windows for the products used to mount them, " fresh water/rain leaks", a few complaints on the lay out of the stove/counter and sinks, working on the engine and gen set is hard due to space limitations,
larger or older people hated the small companion way " difficult to get stuff in and out of"
I have polled 16 owners for this info. It is not complete by a long shot but it is a start.
i am not selling but here is a nice video of one for sale not to far from me. It is cheesy but you can see just what jewel these things are.
I hope this helps..
Dock Side Liveaboard
Thanks for all the input. I somehow missed some of your responses DOH!. To answer your question CAM, Yes we will be primarily at the dock for the first 5 years or so and doing day sailing in San Diego as well as long trips to Mexico ,Catalina, and along the Cali coast.
As much as I like the Perry Double Enders I do agree with issues of space at dock teak decks tanks etc...
My idea was to buy a boat that would be good for both but that is not the case, so when we decide to go cruising away from Terra Firma we might have to get something specifically for that adventure.
So here is my new list. Comments Please
#1 Ericson 200 or 380 (with performance Keel)
#2 Golden Wave 42
#3 Freeport 36
#4 Pearson 424
#5 Kelly Peterson 44
#6 Catalina 42 MKII
Cam has a very good point... what is your intended usage. That will really affect what kind of boat you should probably get, as he has pointed out.
If you're living aboard at the dock primarily... it might even make sense to get a smaller, more modern boat, as it would have as much room or more as the traditional double enders you're looking at, yet cost you less in dock fees. Pick the right one, and it'll still be capable of doing serious long-distance coastal cruising and limited bluewater passages.
|Don't forget the Southern Cross 39.....an excellent boat for your needs. Stay away from teak decks.......they mean LOTS of work and $!
Just watch those Tiawanese double enders. I've got one, a Union 36, and still like it, but watch the TANKS!!!! and the leaking teak decks.
Look long and hard at what is in the deck core too. Beware also the quality of the internal ply. Mine is not really water proof, or even near so.
They are reasonable ships, with good gear, classy lines, but they can surprise you with the most shocking build short-cuts imaginable.
Someone welded my stainless tanks with wire welding rods. Can you imagine fixing that one? I had to do more than imagine it.
Check the stern tube bedding material too. I would have strangled the yard foreman if he'd been around, 15 years later.
Be careful.
Find a good one.
I suspect you'll like it if you do.
I once looked at a DownEaster 38, and liked the build quailty. Not as pretty, but you can't have everything.
Zal...when you say liveaboard...do you mean at a dock or out cruising and if the latter are you talking long distance or Baja/Mexico type runs?
If at the dock..I would avoid the Perry double enders...if at sea...they are great if "cozy" for their respective size.
If for Sandiego/Baha, I would be looking at the nicer coastal cruisers with a lot of interior space and better light air performance.
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Nick Johnson to Indians
The oft-injured Nick Johnson has found a new home.
Johnson, 32, has reached agreement with the Indians on a minor-league contract, according to a major league source.
If healthy, he likely will be a left-handed alternative to first baseman Matt LaPorta and insurance for designated hitter Travis Hafner, who also bats left-handed.
Johnson spent last season with the Yankees, but did not play after May 7 because of an injury to his right wrist.
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Extreme temperatures
Breitling watches are ideally designed to function in temperatures from 0° to 50°C. They should not be left in extreme heat for any length of time or exposed to direct sunlight. Temperatures above 60°C may result in the watch malfunctioning, and in particular the battery. Very cold temperatures below 0°C may result in a considerable lack of precision. Thermal shocks should also be avoided, notably in terms of going straight from sun exposure to underwater, which may result in the glass shattering.
Breitling watches must not be worn around chemicals, solvents or dangerous gases. Substances such as petrol, thinners, nail polish, perfume, cosmetics, cleaning products, glue or paint can spoil the case, attack the water resistance seals or discolor leather straps.
Breitling watches are made to stand up to intensive use. Care must be taken, however, to avoid dropping them or knocking hard objects.
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Public Interest Law Speakers 1999-2000
Access to Justice: The Social Responsibility of Lawyers -Celebrating Excellence in Clinical Education
Kathleen M. Sullivan
"The Good That Lawyers Do" - Wednesday, September 15, 1999
Dean, Richard E. Lang Professor of Law and Stanley Morrison Professor of Law, Stanford University; Included in National Law Journal's "Fifty Most Influential Women Lawyers in America"; Member, American Academy of Arts and Sciences; Orthwein Scholar-in-Residence, Washington University School of Law
Richard Lazarus
"What Is 'Environmental' About Environmental Law in the Supreme Court?" - Friday, October 1, 1999
Professor of Law, Georgetown University; Fellow, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars; National Advisory Board Member, Environmental Defense Fund's Litigation Review Committee and World Wildlife Fund's National Council; Former Assistant to the Solicitor General
Hon. Vojtech Cepl
"Transition in Central Europe: Human Rights and Capitalism" - Wednesday, October 13, 1999
Justice, Constitutional Court of the Czech Republic; Member, Government Drafting Committee for the Czech Constitution; Listed on Secret Register as Enemy of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic, 1971-89; Former Vice-Dean and Professor of Law, Charles University; Jurist-in-Residence, Washington University School of Law
John C. Danforth
"St. Louis 2004: A Plan for Community Action" - Wednesday, October 20, 1999
Chairman, St. Louis 2004; Chairman, Danforth Foundation; Partner, Bryan Cave; Former U.S. Senator from Missouri; Former Attorney General of Missouri
Robert Kuehn
"Access to Environmental Justice " - Wednesday, November 17, 1999
Visiting Professor, Washington University School of Law; Former Clinical Professor and Director, Tulane Environmental Law Clinic; Former Trial Attorney, Environmental Enforcement Section, U.S. Department of Justice; Former Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, Washington, D.C.
Reception following for opening of the new Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic
Hon. D'Army Bailey
"Lawyering Toward Justice: A Historical Perspective" - Wednesday, January 19, 2000
The Black Law Students Association presents the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Address
Judge, 30th Judicial District of Tennessee; Author, Mine Eyes Have Seen: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Final Journey; Founder, National Civil Rights Museum
Gerhard Casper
"The United States at the End of the 'American Century': The Rule of Law or Enlightened Absolutism?" - Monday, January 31, 2000
Professor of Law and President, Stanford University; Former Provost and Dean of the Law School, University of Chicago; Member, American Academy of
Arts and Sciences; Tyrrell Williams Lecturer, Washington University School of Law
Sylvia A. Law
"Families and Federalism" - Wednesday, March 22, 2000
Elizabeth K. Dollard Professor of Law, Medicine, and Psychiatry, New York University; Co-Director, Arthur Garfield Hays, Civil Liberties Memorial Program,
New York University; First law professor to receive MacArthur Foundation Award for Excellence; Orthwein Scholar-in-Residence, Washington University School of Law
Richard Dicker
"International Justice in the 21st Century" - Wednesday, February 23, 2000
Associate Counsel, Human Rights Watch; Chief International Criminal Court Delegate, Lawyers Committee for Human Rights
Charles J. Ogletree, Jr.
"Racial Justice in the New Millennium: Following in Judge Higginbotham's Footsteps" - Wednesday, April 5, 2000
Jesse Climenko Professor of Law and Director of the Criminal Justice Institute, Harvard University; Legal Commentator for PBS, NBC, C-SPAN; Legal Counsel to Professor Anita Hill; Distinguished Visiting Scholar, Washington University
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As usual My Wife and I spent way to much at the day after Christmas sales.
Large glass ornaments, 3 Nutcrackers, 2 Wreaths, Next years Christmas Cards, Hallmark Ornaments, Paper and Bows everything 50% off with the exception of the cards got them for 75% off.
We started out at Macy's at 7:00 am then Dillards and 4 Hallmark stores got back home at noon.The crowds were brutal at a couple of the stores but we usually know what we are after so we divide and conquer. We have years of Dec.26 experience it's almost as fun as Christmas Eve. Shopping.


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So far, Nissan has only sold 6,791 Leafs for the year
Nissan has been shooting for 20,000 total sales of its all-electric Leaf in 2012, but the automaker has finally admitted that it just
won't be able to reach that number
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn reported yesterday that the company will not reach its goal of 20,000 Leafs sold in all of 2012. Nissan was pretty confident throughout the year despite declining sales, and refused to give up the notion that it could double last year's sales until now.
"The forecast we have given ourselves for the year will not be reached," said Ghosn.
For all of 2011, Nissan sold 9,679 Leafs. After nearly achieving 10,000 sales, it declared a new sales goal of 20,000 in 2012 -- doubling the previous year's.
While Nissan had its best sales month in October 2012 with 1,579 sold, the overall year was pretty disappointing. So far, Nissan has only sold 6,791 for the year, making it impossible to even reach last year's 10,000 mark let alone doubling that.
Nissan has even tried to
lure customers in this year with price cuts
It took $3,250 off the price tag of each 2012 Leaf model starting in August. This is a considerable jump from the $850 discounts it was giving back in January. The 2012 Leaf starts at $36,050.
In addition, Nissan reduced lease costs of the 2012 Leaf from $249 per month to $219 per month with $2,999 down for 32 months.
Despite this failure to meet the mark, Nissan isn't giving up. In a video last month, Nissan said it now aims to sell 1.5 million EVs cumulatively by 2016.
While the Leaf seems to be withering in terms of sales, its competitor, the
Chevrolet Volt
, is doing quite well. In the first seven months of 2012 alone, the Volt was already at 10,666 sales. According to
Plugin Cars
, the 2012 year-to-date sales for the Volt is at 19,309 units -- nearly hitting Nissan's goal of 20,000 for the year.
General Motors (GM) recently said it plans to start
building 500,000 cars with electrification technologies annually by 2017
. It also developed a new way to use Volt batteries (which have been retired from the road) to power homes during blackouts.
GM partnered with automation and power technologies company ABB Group as well as Duke Energy to find useful applications for EV batteries after they've been exhausted in vehicles.
The end result was a unit that contains five
Volt lithium-ion battery packs
that can provide two hours of electricity to three to five U.S. homes during a blackout. According to GM, the unit can provide 25 kilowatt hours of power and 50 kilowatt hours of energy.
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|thanx Jester, Il give that a try before I do anything else,
|painted jester
If some of your lifters were pre loaded or run in an engine the check ball will stop compression of the lifter the harder you push the more the check ball stops the oil from escaping! When the engine is running the check ball bounces off the seat for a split second at the speed of cam rotation letting it bleed and then it seats letting it fill (All during this split second) when valve spring pressure is released at the heal of the cam lobe! When pumped up with valve spring pressure on the lifter the oil in the lifter can not be compressed your hyd. lifter is now a solid! when it comes around to the heal of the cam and the valve spring pressure is released the ball comes off its seat and bleeds and seats and fills and starts its ride up the cam opening the valves ETC. So if the lifters are pumped Full of oil)you wont compress them by hand!! Try taking the stuck lifters and hitting the bottoms on a piece of wood it will make the check ball bounce off its seat and may let a little oil bleed off at a time! Do not bounce ( bang or hit) them an any thing hard it will damage them they only need momentum and a guick stop to un seat the check ball! If you don't under stand don' try it! What I wrote reads good to me but I know the procedure and did it through many years and I wrote it LOL it may not make much sense to you! It may save you from tearing them all down! If the plungers are stuck or plugged this wont work! Then you need to follow Cobalt advice, and do some real work!
Let me know if it helps you!
P.S. I did this with Chry. & Ford lifters in the past because they are clearance checked completely compressed .
If you take them apart, just clean them using a totally lint/dust/grit free cloth and work area. Lifters have the tightest tolerances in the entire engine, no place for anything that could get between the lifter plunger and the body.
There's a section on taking a lifter apart and reassembling it here. A hydraulic roller lifter is shown, but the concept is the same regardless if flat tappet or roller.
Only take ONE lifter apart at a time, the plunger is matched to the body, so you do not want to mix the parts between different lifters.
Once apart, inspect and clean. Once clean, a dab of motor oil applied to the plunger is all that's needed before reassembling the lifter. Use a wooden dowel or a pushrod to depress the pushrod cup to reassemble the clip that holds the lifter together.
BTW, I have never received a new set of lifters that were full of anything. If these are full of motor oil I would say they've been previously installed. If the foot of the lifter shows ANY wear pattern, don't use them- they're returns from someone else.
That said, I HAVE had lifters that were balky at being depressed. Have you used a little more than light pressure to depress the pushrod cup? Sometimes the mineral spirits or whatever it is they assemble the lifters with can dry up and cause the plunger to stick. If this is the case, a little more pressure or a tap on the p-rod seat using a wooden dowel and a mallet will free it up. If that doesn't free it up they need to come apart to find out what's up.
|Thanx All, I will just disassemble these and clean them with Crocus Cloth unless one of you has a new set to trade me, Ha ha..
Don't the pressure from the oil pump pump em up???
I thought that's how they worked ....
|TMF Lindbeck
The lifters will expand from the oil pressure after start up is this not correct? That is the purpose of them in the first place, and that's how they self adjust. That being said installing a lifter collapsed and not pumped up will actually make it grow in length, not by much but enough to warrent a valve adjustment and possibly enough to keep the engine from running via keeping the valve off the seat.
Also the oil supply from the lifters goes to the lifters first (filling them and pumping them up) then out rhe top of said lifter through the push rod and then to the top end lubing the rocker arms and cooling the springs.
Ive always pumped up my lifters with them installed using a oil priming tool taken them to 0 lash then + 1/2-3/4 turns and seldom need to fiddle with them past that
That is what I have always done and the theory behind it can some one enlighten me if I have offered poor advice
If I had a new set of lifters and 6 were collapsed or hung up out of the box I would be weary of there quality and would remedy that issue first. What brand are they? The spring inside should not of let them collapse from being in a box I am suspect of there quality
|painted jester
If they are a name brand you have a guarantee after installation date (usually)? Call the manufacturer and tell them you cant find the recite! Who is the manufacturer? Crane and Voodoo and Isky and COMP WILL WORK WITH YOU If your "nice" Ive done it many times for customers! that bought the wrong crap!!!!
Jester LOL
Almost 2 hrs. looking up nib LOL
|It was a kit (including the cam) but I guess il never really know
|painted jester
Just a heads up I see this over and over!!!
|So back to my origanal question, Should I be concerned about the lifters that will NOT plunge? I bought these NIB off ebay, not sure how long they have been laying around..
Oh, and the forums... Steves Nova Forum(sns), Novatech, and now the infamous...Hot Rodding forum!!!!! All this while holding a job, loving my family, and keeping my hobby's in check.
thank you thank you very much.
|painted jester
There's no disagreement here we are only stating our procedures learned over the years! Pumping lifters up is not needed at all. except a couple of aftermarket brands that state to pump them up in their tech sheet! The Chrysler dealers I worked for had warnings about damage to cams ,etc if pumped up, so did Ford! all the main cam company's have warnings in their tech sheets! Its the way I was taught and have taught for years!
Cleaning , and proper lubricating is a much better use of your time. There are so many installers who don't do that most important step CLEANING!!
Soaking in a can of oil is messy and wont fill a lifter only the small cavity above the plunger & below the pushrod seat! you must compress the lifter till it bottoms out and release it to fill it while under the oil in the can, or tear it down fill and reassemble it for those of you that want to fill yours
Bleed down rates vary by design if heavy break in lube or small debree enters the lifter with a slow bleed down rate it can lock the lifter and it wont bleed down! That's why you don't use anything but oil on the lifter bores or the sides of the lifters! Over the years Ive seen them locked up right out of the box and had to tear down and clean them or get a replacement, and some that wont pump up! cheap brands like Su----, J--s, Cr-w, etc Maybe a dozen over 50 years installing cams kits or new lifters!
The last word from me on this is if a tech sheet said don't pump up a lifter I wouldn't say "Hell I'm going to pump it up anyway"! Nor would I say "Hell I'm going to break in my cam at 4000 rpm for 15 min" if a tech sheet say's 2000 for 1/2 hr. because some people say that's all that's needed or wrote a paper on it ,or you watched u tube and saw some videos of people doing it and the car still runs at the end of their home made video
That's my thoughts and my old outdated way (reading and following Tech sheets) of doing things !! If some one can put on here my way is going to in any way cause damage put it on a thread
This is correct. I also never pump them up. Just a quick rinse in the tank. Oil on the body and lifter bore, thin smear of break-in lube on the face.
Once the valves are set I also tend to avoid turning the motor over as much as possible trying to not wipe too much break-in lube off the cam as possible.
First- I'm not recommending that people pump up lifters. But if you DO, it will not destroy the engine, nor should it cause a problem w/it starting.
Valve spring pressure bleeds down the lifters. Using the EO/IC method, by the time you've set the preload on all the lifters, all but the last one or two have already seen valve spring pressure and have bled back down. I suppose if you are the worrying type, the engine could be rotated to put those last valves under pressure so they can bleed down while the valve covers, etc. are put on before cranking the engine. That is if they aren't loaded by the springs/bled down while other work is being done, like priming the oil system, setting the distributor, buttoning up the flexplate, etc.
A thread w/some opinions on the subject of "pumped up" lifters: http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/prep...se-198693.html.
|painted jester
This is from Crane cams:
There are some oils with additive packages that are better for camshaft "break-in". These include, but are not limited to: (Brad Penn or Maxima) or a "race only" petroleum- based oil and include Crane Cams Part # 99003-1
Super Lube" additive. Do not use API rated "SL" or "SM" oil.
CAUTION: We do not recommend the use of synthetic oils for "break-in". Prior to installing the camshaft and lifters, it is recommended that the crankcase be drained and filled with new, clean oil, as listed above. The oil filter should
also be changed at this time. Proper flat tappet camshaft break-in starts with the cam installation and includes the following steps:
1. Before installing the camshaft and lifters, wash them thoroughly in clean mineral spirits to remove the rust preventative that is placed on the cam before shipping. NOTE: As a "rule of thumb", always thoroughly clean any part before installing it in an engine. Never "assume" that the parts are cleaned before packaging. During shipping, packaging material can rub into the component surface and must be removed!
2. DO NOT "pump-up" hydraulic lifters before use. This can cause the lifters to hold a valve open during engine cranking, which will cause low compression. The low compression will delay engine start-up and is very
detrimental to proper camshaft "break-in".
3. With the supplied moly paste lube, coat the bottom of the lifters, cam lobes and distributor gear. Use Crane Cams assembly lube Part # 99008-1 on all other surfaces and components.
4. Set your valve lash or lifter preload. Try to minimize the number of times that you rotate the engine, as this can displace the moly paste from the lobes and lifters.
5. If possible prime the oiling system. When priming, rotate the engine at least one complete revolution to assure
oil gets to all valve train components. Valve covers should be off to assure that all rockers are oiling.
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The Blue and Gold would rally with two goals by Giglio and another Kotas goal to give Canisius its largest lead of the night at 9-5.
The teams would trade goals, with sophomore midfielder Ashley Bull getting a goal before a 3-0 Stags run pulled them within one again.
"I thought we responded really well when Fairfield made their push," Teeter said. "We didn't get rattled ant executed well."
Kotas would open Canisius' lead back to three with a pair of late goals before Hellstein scored with five seconds left to give the final result of 12-10.
Junior goalkeeper Kayla Scully made six saves in the game.
Canisius will now host a rematch of the 2013 MAAC title game on Sunday. The Griffs took that contest 10-9, while Marist took the teams regular season meeting by the same score. First draw is scheduled at 1 p.m. at the Demske Sports Complex.
GAME NOTES: Kotas' seven points ties the Canisius single-game postseason record (Morgan Leonard vs. Siena in 2013) and her six goals are the most in a Canisius postseason game ever… All-18 of Canisius' shots were on net… A season-low one goal came via the free position on Friday. The Griffs were 1-for-2 on free position opportunities.


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'"Buffalo's the only team that came with a lot of guys to Minneapolis," Vanek said. "We just did some testing and talking, and then I haven't heard from them since. I did most of my (other) meetings in Nashville."'
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Stephanie and Mark were married at the Historic Fifth Street School in Las Vegas, Nev. on September 21. "I had my heart set on another venue," Stephanie said. "We threw this one in mostly because my mom had gone to school there when it was the only elementary school in town, and we wanted to check out the renovation. When we walked in I teared up, feeling like this was absolutely the place. But I had been so obsessed with my first choice, I felt like we couldn't commit to the school yet. When we walked back into the other place, neither of us felt anything. It was just a place. We looked at each other and said, 'Historic Fifth Street School it is.'" The bride wore an a-line tulle wedding gown with a satin halter bodice, while the groom wore a dark gray vest, white button-up shirt, and khaki pants. Before the evening ceremony, the couple opted for a first look. "I remember there were happy tears and mostly laughter," she said. "The ceremony involved all of our family and friends, allowing people to get up and give advice or tell stories to show their support of our union. It was important to us to have them be a part of our wedding." Following, a "this way to more food and cool breezes" sign directed guests to the reception decorated with wooden tables, turquoise runners, and floating candle centerpieces with yellow pincushion proteas. "Bistro lights were the only detail I insisted on," Stephanie said. "The space practically demanded it." Dinner and dancing continued throughout the night, even a photo booth provided some entertainment too! The favors? A deck of playing cards. How fun is that?
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The owner of a large camera store in Lund has been reported to Sweden's ethnic discrimination ombundsman for displaying a sign in Polish which was designed to ward off thieves. The sign reads: "Expensive cameras are not left in the store by the manager?" A passerby noticed the sign and reported it to authorities as discriminatory against those of Polish heritage. Ulf Ogge defended his action by claiming: "Eight years ago I had three break-ins in a short space of time.The thieves drove a car through the entrance. When I was in court it turned out that all the perpetrators were Poles and they weren't able to speak Swedish or English. A Polish friend of mine helped me to write the sign.
One can only wonder if the object of Mr. Ogge was to avoid having cars driven into his store, why not be a bit more helpful. Perhaps, he can leave the keys to the front door in a manner that would make their presence known. In that way, he can avoid being a discriminatory person and the Polish or Romanian or even the Swedish thieves won't have to damage any property, simple walk in and take whatever they can carry. In this way, Mr. Ogge can become an equality opportunity supporter of all thieves. On the other hand, Mr. Ogge deserves some praise for not sinking to telling "dumb Pole" jokes.


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Build what you can with what you've got...its what hot rodding is all about. Whatever you build will be a kick in the butt for that old camaro. One thing to think about; if you go too crazy, and money is already tight, you've gotta feed your beast too...gas won't be getting cheaper.
Sorry to hear about your situation; you could always sell off some parts, go low compression and a blower or junkyard turbo setup
Remember: center mass & double tap (Sig P226 in .40 and P220 in .45 here)
engine choice
How fast do you want to go?If its just for fun then start with the 406.I built a very very low budget 406 for a friend.Torker intake,bought used,750 carter carb,bought used,mild hydraulic flat tappit cam,small tube headers,3.36 gears,turbo 350.In a 1978 monte carlo the car ran a best of 13.30s at 99 to 100 mph. decent mileage for a daily driver.also it had stock 400 heads with a 3 angle valve job
Ive never tried 1/8 mile. I doubt you will hurt a mild 400 racing 1/8 mile.
the 383 has better parts if you decide to go wild.
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I'm in Dickinson North Dakota, and it is pretty crazy around here in good and bad ways. Many stores are closing because they can't compete with the wages the rigs offer...even mcdonalds closed in williston. Anyone can get a $20 an hour job but you have to find a place to live. Also you are working and living with and around the scum of the earth. I'm a big guy at 6'3 and 230 and I carry a concealed weapon. It really is the modern gold rush.
But on to my engine, would you rather use the stock 400 crank and rods and sell the 383 short block, or use bearing spacers and use the scat crank and 5.7 rods from the 383. Then of course what is the chances of putting 400 pistons on the end of the rods and still being with 50 grams of the previous balance?
neighboor has a cdl and moved with a oil company based in texas. Made more in a summer than i make in a year.
He follows these oil recovery operations around. Only in a area for a couple years at a time. Hauls contaminated dirt. Good job to see the country if you have no ties.
It is your tree you are sitting in it. Build what you can and enjoy.
If you have a 400 there is no reason not to build it.
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Could you tell me about the work situation where you're at? Is it really that out of control(in a good way)?
What is your budget and does the camaro have an engine in it now?
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Budget Cut SBC Build Lots of parts what now?
Just when I have my build done on paper and my summit shopping cart finished my rent got jacked way due to the need for housing near the bakan oil fields. So my full roller 383 is a thing of the past.
Here is what I have:
383 short block scat crank 5.7 rods hyper pistons, ported 441 heads w/ hyd. flat springs good to .500 lift, weiand dual plane, trick flow 23 195cc w/ SR springs good for .650 lift, howards SR cam 247/249 .585/.585, stock 400 intake to oil pan bored 30 over never been reassembled.
The car is a 1980 camaro backed by a turbo 350, 3.90 gears, and 26in MT drag radials. Street car that will see the 1/8th mile.
What would you build Im thinking of building the 406, Im thinking I might change the springs in the trick flow's for solid ft and go that route with cheap 30 over pistons and the stock 400 rod and crank and selling the 383 with the 441's on top of it
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Milwaukee Deals Green Bay 73-63 Home Loss
By: Andrew Gavin (@GBGavin)
GREEN BAY, Wis. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) – Visiting Milwaukee (16-9, 6-5 HL) used a 20-5 second-half run to build a lead and held off Green Bay (19-5, 9-2 HL) on Saturday afternoon at the Resch Center, ending an 11-game home winning streak for the Phoenix with a 73-63 victory.
Green Bay led 16-8 early in the opening half before Milwaukee took the lead with a 13-0 run. The Phoenix battled back, and senior Alec Brown (Winona, Minn.) hit a three-pointer to help the hosts take a 29-28 lead into the locker room at halftime.
Milwaukee scored the opening five points of the second half to take a lead it would never relinquished. After Phoenix junior Keifer Sykes (Chicago, Ill.) made a jumper at the 15:20 mark to cut the deficit to 39-38, the Panthers scored 20 of the next 25 points to take control (59-43) with 7:07 to play.
Green Bay closed to 64-54 with 2:30 to play and forced two-straight Panther turnovers, but a Phoenix turnover and a missed free throw prevented the hosts from closing the gap to single digits.
Sykes scored 19 of his 26 points in the second half to lead Green Bay, but no other Phoenix player reached double figures. Jordan Aaron led Milwaukee with a game-high 30 points, making 8-of-13 shots from the field, 4-of-6 three-pointers and all 10 of his free throws.
The Phoenix hit the road next week, playing at Youngstown State (Thursday, 6 p.m.) and Cleveland State (Saturday, 3 p.m.). Green Bay holds a one-game lead over CSU in the Horizon League standings.
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The foundation of culture in Western North Carolina lies in a keen emphasis on things locally made and grown. Whether it's the porch sounds of mountain music or stitching together one's heritage with an elaborate quilt, quality and one-of-a-kind are attributes to the many products offered in this region. And at the heart of these traditions is the fresh produce raised and harvested from the rich soil of Southern Appalachia.
There is a renewed vigor in the local farmer's markets as new growers working smaller farms have become the norm. From delicious fruits and crisp vegetables, to sweet honey and fresh trout, there are innumerable unique items locals and visitors alike can purchase. Throughout the week, dozens of vendors in several towns gather to showcase and sell their goods. With organic products becoming more popular, these markets provide the community with the perfect avenue for healthy options.
Bryson City
• Swain County Farmer's Market
Organic produce, plants, trout, honey, jams, quail and rabbit as well as an array of local crafts. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays (May 6-Oct. 28), and also from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays (June 14-Aug. 16). The Barn on Island Street in downtown. 828.488.3848 or www.greatsmokies.com.
• Cashiers Tailgate Market
• Cherokee Farmer's Tailgate Market
Fresh local, organic and heirloom produce. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays through October. Acquoni Road. 828.554.6931.
• Cherokee Farm Stand
Locally-grown agricultural produce. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays through mid-October. 876 Acquoni Road at the Cherokee Indian Hospital. 828.359.6935.
• The 'Whee Farmer's Market
Locally grown vegetables, eggs, and more. 4 p.m. until dusk Tuesdays through October. Corner of North Country Club Drive and Stadium View Drive. 828.476.0334 or www.facebook.com/cullowheefarmersmarket.
• Cowee Farmer's Market
Local produce, plants, herbs, honey, crafts, and more. 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays (May 10-Oct. 25). 51 Cowee School Drive. 828.524.8369 or www.coweefarmersmarket.com.
• Franklin Farmer's Tailgate Market
Variety of only homegrown products such as cheese, plants, eggs, trout, honey and more. 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays (April 2-Nov. 5). 200 East Palmer Street. 828.349.2049 or www.facebook.com/franklinncfarmersmarket.
• Jackson County Farmer's Market
Plants, seeds, honey, breads, sweets and locally made crafts, local meats. 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays (April 2-Oct.29). Railroad Avenue at the Municipal Parking Lot near Bridge Park in downtown. The winter market is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays (November through March) across the bridge at the Community Table in downtown. 828.399.0290 (summer) or 828.393.5236 (winter) or www.jacksoncountyfarmersmarket.org.
• Haywood's Historic Farmers Market
Fresh, local produce, fresh seafood, baked goods, goat cheese, herbal products, meat, eggs, plants, flowers, preserves, honey and heritage crafts. Live music. 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays (April 16-Nov. 26), with a winter market through mid-December. 250 Pigeon Street in the parking lot of the HART Theatre. www.waynesvillefarmersmarket.com.
• Original Waynesville Tailgate Market
Fruits, vegetables, black walnuts, organic food and other homemade products. 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays (May 14-Oct. 29). 171 Legion Drive at the American Legion in Waynesville behind Bogart's restaurant. 828.456.1830.
• Andrews Farmer's Market
Live music and community produce. 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays (June 4-Oct. 22). First Street at Hall Memorial Park in Andrews. 828.321.5960.
• Brasstown Farmer's Market
Local produce, organic chicken, eggs. Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays (April 13-Oct. 26) on Old Highway 64. 828.360.2498.
• Hayesville Evening Market
High quality, local produce and farm products. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays (May 1-Sept. 1). 828.389.8931 or www.southernappalachianfamilyfarms.com.
• Mountain Valley Farmer's Market
Local farmers and growers, homemade baked goods and products. 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays (May 7-Oct. 29). Old Courthouse Square. 863.287.4482.
• Cedar Valley Farmer's Market
Fresh produce, meats and handmade products. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays (April 2-Oct. 29) in the old L&N Depot in downtown. www.doylescedarhill.com/farmers-market.
• Graham County Farmer's Market
Local farmers, growers and harvesters. 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturdays (July 9-Oct. 1). 828.479.8788.


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B5103-001: Social Networks & Social Capital
MW - B Term, 10:45AM to 12:15PM
Location: URI 326
Instructor: Ko Kuwabara
Having effective social networks is the key to important business outcomes, whether finding jobs, earning early promotions, harnessing creativity, or ensuring survival of the organization. This course shows how to understand, measure, and develop these key resources. The approach is hands on and will involve diagnosing students' own social networks to identify career opportunities as well as analyzing corporate networks to better identify business opportunities such as IPOs and mergers. The course is organized in three parts: (1) evaluating and building students' own social networks to achieve career outcomes; (2) understanding social capital in organizations and industries as it affects organizational performance; and (3) developing interpersonal skills for building productive social relationships.
Ko Kuwabara
Associate Professor
Professor Kuwabara's research and teaching interests are in the area of social exchange and social networks, focusing in particular on structural aspects of social interactions and relationships that promote or undermine interpersonal trust. One stream of his research considers how and when trust develops between individuals and groups and in different cultures (e.g. the U.S. vs. Japan). More recently, he has...