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ICU Busines Solutions LtdCertificate of Excellence 2015
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I use the SBB alone. Others may use it over a solid bottom board, or replace it / use it with a solid bottom board in winter. Ask six beekeepers, get six answers. I use the SBB alone, even in winter. The prevailing theory is that bees don't die from cold, but from wet. .
I'm interested in your bottomless hive Robo. If I recall, you said they were on a barn roof, and left the bottom comb undeveloped. I was wondering how they managed with any wasp/hornet problems, or if you found them generally more or less defensive. I think the higher production you mentioned is another nail in the queen excluder coffin. Less hinderances, more honey. I'm guessing you put the bottom back on for winter, but are you planning on removing and testing the results again this year?
Very true. But neither does a bee who is on the front of a hive fanning to keep it cool or dry honey :D
It should not be used in the spring when brood is starting, because it could cause a chill and kill the brood.Rich V
Quote from: Rich VIt should not be used in the spring when brood is starting, because it could cause a chill and kill the brood.Rich V :D I haven't heard that one before. Bees can apparently keep the cluster in a cold winter at a pretty toasty temp.....that warmth isn't blown away by the wind. I can't claim any real experience with overwintering on SBBs.
In early spring it is very easy for a late cold snap to hit and there just isn't enough bees left from winter to keep all the brood warm.
I have seen plenty of beekeepers who does not care about hives proper warming economy. When my hives have 5 box, they have 2. It is easy to see when I drive my car in June.
Different locations call for different means. I really like using the SBB with the slide in tray. Like the one from BeeSource
When I did have a solid bottom board on a hive, even tilted forward, I saw . Of course, that was in summer, and we did have a humid summer..

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Friday marks the Royals season home opener. If you are heading over to Kauffman Stadium, you will notice something different at the K. With 120 newly installed large solar panels wrapping the back of the ballpark, the Royals are going green. It is apparently the largest in-stadium solar installation in major league baseball.
The panels will generate about 36,000 kilowatt hours of renewable energy a year. That's enough to power four average homes. The panels are non-reflective and tilted to keep any reflections from interfering with play. That was a concern of Major League Baseball, which had to approve the stadium change.
When the dog days of summer arrive and you are basking in the sun at the stadium, just remember that even your beer and soda are going to be cooled by the sun.


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The Malibu 48" Bathroom Vanity Set in Gray Oak finish is one of the newest additions to the Wyndham Collection Designer Series by Christopher Grubb. It stands tall among contemporary bathroom vanities and demands the attention modern bathroom design evokes.
This amazing vanity comes complete with ample storage space and statement making counter. Its thick marble counter expands the glamour and modern design of this vanity, and will transform your bathroom into a contemporary masterpiece. Each counter is custom made with abundant marble facing in White Carrera. This is a Wyndham Collection original design, and is therefore only available in very limited numbers.
The vanity is completely finished and without handles attached. This allows custom placement of all 7 handles or only as many as you desire, because each door and drawer can be opened without a handle.
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The growing disparity in wealth between rural and urban areas in China has created tension and compelled millions of farm workers to migrate to cities. The Chinese Communist government has decided to make a remarkable u-turn in traditional communist ideology and allow farmers greater power over the land they farmed. A document was released which forth the first time in Chinese Communist history allows farmers to "lease their contracted farm land or transfer their land use right." At present, Chinese farmers collectively own land in their areas but each farmer is allocated a specific area to farm. Under the new law, the farmer can now sub-lease, contract, exchange, or swap land use.
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Re: Kitty King
I wear all my woot shirts in public. However, with that said I wonder how much of the cutesie stuff is ever worn in public. This is a great shirt, I really hope it prints.
Too cute! This one gives me a smile every time!
Sorry for the kiss of death of voting for it Bass
djenkins1982 wrote:Still like this one, even though the other knee-arrowed shirt printed.
Re: Puss in Boot
OK, Bassanimation, time to take this to RedBubble and have it printed on an AA shirt. I will gladly pay their double-the-woot-price for this shirt. Please. Pretty please. Pretty please with sugar on top.
I hope it does! This was my favorite shirt in the derby.
Re: Grade points -4
A reference to Secret of Mana.
Re: They're too Short
Oh no! I haven't been on woot the last couple of days and I missed this derby! I want this shirt SOOOOO bad. I hope it makes it, and I am kicking myself for not paying attention. I will totally blame myself if it doesn't get printed.
Please, if you print this elsewhere, let us know. The fact that you have to look at it twice to really get it makes or breaks a design for me. Just the right about of whimsey.
Re: Darth Meow
I never saw this when voting was up I want.
Re: Unexplored Galaxies
Such beautiful work! I'm sad it didn't win the Derby. Please let me know if you print it elsewhere.
Re: Never Trust Cute Aliens
Me too! This design is too awesome to go unworn!
Re: Chillin
I love the gorgeous snowflakes and how subtle and fun the little snow dudes are. This would make an excellent winter holiday card as well as a shirt, though since it's a chilly design I would prefer a sweatshirt or long sleeve shirt to a regular T-shirt. I would also like to know if this prints somewhere.
Re: finish that book
I'm sad this bibliophile must-have didn't win. You capture perfectly the feeling of being immersed in a favorite novel. Please let me know if this prints elsewhere.
Adam7986 wrote:I am dying for this to print. If it doesn't place in the derby, I hope it makes editors pick. Best Derby design in a while.
YES!!! Please, please, please make editor's pick! I was so disappointed it didn't print. I was up all night hoping to buy this one as soon as it was available, but sadly it didn't win. I'd even like an email notification to tell me when if it becomes available.
Darn, I was really hoping it this would make it!! Absolutely would want a shirt of this.
wirdou wrote:hahahaha That's classic Sometimes you spend so many hours and then... no reward hahaha I hope this makes it!:D
Congrats!!! The second I saw this shirt in the odd-ball derby it came out in... I wanted it!
I missed the doubletake...grrrr. I have voted on this before and would have done so again if I had the chance. I LOVE this design. It is the best piece of art I have seen on woot in a long time. This so needs to print in some way. Editor's Choice, please!!!!!!
I'm also really hoping that this will be an Editor's Pick. I was so bummed to find out that this shirt didn't make it to print again; it's one of the few shirts I'd actually buy after the t-shirt switch and price increase.
This sucks balls. This shirt should have seen print. I'm sick and tired of the cutsy crap.
I'm new to shirt.woot! but this design got me interested in the site. This is a powerful image but also beautiful art, not an easy combination to create. Here's hoping it gets an Editor's Choice because I would definitely be getting a few.
Staying up 'til 1 AM hoping that this shirt will be for sale.
lukas32 wrote:Staying up 'til 1 AM hoping that this shirt will be for sale.
Nope. Didn't happen
Please let us know if this ever prints elsewhere, I love it so much!
Re: Vivaldi Winter 2.0
I think I should want a set of four when they are all done...the Vivaldi Four Seasons Collection...
I'm so in love with my new shirt! <3
destrie wrote:I never saw this when voting was up I want.
I have one of these in long sleeve. WE NEED THIS TO COME BACK WOOT!!!!!
I'll take at least 5 more.
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'Jochen Hecht is hopeful to join the line-up Friday evening in the team's first game back from the All-Star break, and Henrik Tallinder is back on the ice. Tallinder wouldn't say whether he'd play against Columbus, but did say he isn't 100 percent. Jiri Novotny missed practice with a lingering left ankle injury.'
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So I'm quite versatile when it comes to playing any sort of MMO games besides the one factor - population. So I've been quite bored lately without any kind of game to play and I'm looking for someone to maybe.. Give me a small list of the current, most populated games as of now? I'm probably going to go F2P, but you can throw in some P2P games so I have a general idea too. My friends suggested GW2, but I'd like to know what you guys all think. Remember, population is key.
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Education students participating in "cutting edge" on-line program
Release Date: 2/19/2014
Students in the University of the Ozarks' teacher education program are gaining real-world experience in on-line teaching, thanks to a new innovative program that the University and Westside School District have partnered in.
This semester, 20 junior and senior teacher education majors in the University's Pat Walker Teacher Education Program are providing on-line ACT-prep instruction for approximately 20 students from Westside High School in western Johnson County. The U of O students are in Dr. Glenda Ezell's Principals of Learning and Teaching (PLT) course. The Westside students, primarily sophomores and juniors, are preparing to take the ACT test this summer. The ACT is a standardized test to assess college readiness and is used in college admissions and the awarding of scholarships.
Among the U of O faculty members and students who are taking part in a new on-line teaching program with Westside High School were (from left) Dr. Glenda Ezell, Heather Neeley, Mollie Palmer, Tessa Mesplay, Kinley Hughes, Brooke Conner, Gail Quinonez, Elizabeth Tate, Camron Cowell, Kayla James and Laura Smith.
Ezell, chair of the U of O teacher education program, said the program of utilizing college students to teach high school students on-line is unprecedented in Arkansas.
"This really is cutting-edge," Ezell said. "From everything we've heard, this is the first program of its type anywhere around here, so that's exciting. But the really exciting part is that our students are benefitting from the experience of teaching on-line and the high school students are getting personal, customized instruction in preparing for the ACT. It's been a wonderful experiment."
The program came about, in part, because of a new law passed recently by Arkansas legislators that will eventually require all of the state's high school students to take an on-line course before they graduate high school. With assistance from the Western Arkansas Education Service Cooperative, Westside and U of O teamed up to help the high school meet the new legislation requirements while also benefitting the University's teacher education program.
"This may the only program of its kind in the country," said Westside Superintendent Jay Holland. "It was going to be a challenge to meet this new legislation, but thanks to the University and their education professors and students, we were not only able to meet the requirement, but our students are really going to benefit. It's all about teaching and learning and this program epitomizes teaching and learning. I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of people want to emulate this."
Using a course management system called EDMODO as well curriculum from ACT Prep modules, U of O students communicate almost daily on-line with the Westside students, posting and checking assignments, answering questions and evaluating progress. Ezell monitors all the postings and assignments.
U of O education major Kinley Hughes (right) poses for a photo with her on-line Westside student Hailey Weathers during a reception on Feb. 13 at Westside High School.
"Our students were able to review the high school students' ACT pre-test and determine what that student needed," Ezell said. "They also asked the student what they thought they needed. Our students have some latitude in how they implement the courses and assessments. It is truly a learning experience for them. They are learning it is different teaching on-line than in the traditional classroom where they can look the student in the eye, pick up on body language, and use proximity. They are learning that motivating students using the on-line format is different. It is a great experience for them."
Ezell said the key to the success of the program is not only the customized curriculum that each U of O student has developed, but also the ability to change the plan.
"After a couple of weeks of working with a high school student, one of our students asked whether they could change the plan because it didn't seem to be working," Ezell said. "That's exactly what we want them to do. It's called 'monitor and adjust," and that's a big part of effective teaching. You can talk about that in class all day, but when it really clicks is when it happens in a real-world setting."
Tessa Mesplay, a junior early childhood major from West Fork, Ark., said the program has given her a new appreciation for on-line teaching.
"Going in, I really didn't think it would be that different, but I was wrong," Mesplay said. "It's very difficult when you're not there face-to-face with someone; you're just seeing words on a page. The first couple of times were awkward, but it's gotten much better. I'm getting a much better feel for what my student needs and the best way to teach to this particular student. It's been very eye-opening."
The U of O students had the opportunity to meet the Westside students in person for the first time at a Feb. 13 reception presented by University and school administrators at Westside High School.
"It was great to finally meet my student," said Ozarks junior Gail Quinonez from Honduras. "We've been working together and communicating on-line for over a month, so it was nice to be able to meet them in person."
Westside Principal Chase Carter praised the Ozarks students during the reception.
"You future educators are already touching the lives of young people and making a difference," Carter said. "When I look to hire new teachers, this is exactly the type of experience I will be looking for. Being a part of this program already puts you ahead of the pack when it comes time to look for a teaching job."
Also attending the reception and praising the new program were state legislators Rep. Betty Overbey and Sen. Gary Stubblefield.
"I'm in awe of what's going on here," said Overbey, whose district encompasses Johnson County. "This is truly a success story that can be the envy of the entire state."
Ezell said the program has exceeded her expectations and there are already plans to continue it next year.
"This has been a great opportunity for us to demonstrate that higher education, educational coops, and school districts can work together to implement required programs in a way that benefits us all, and doesn't cost anything," she said. "And, our students are gaining experience in on-line teaching that no other education major in the state, maybe the nation, will have and that's going to make them more desirable to future employers."


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Posted by Benjamin Ensor on September 1, 2011
We've just published some new research on online shoppers' payment preferences in Europe. Payment habits across Europe remain diverse, with shoppers in different countries using different, and sometimes entirely different, payment methods to shop online.
One of the findings that struck me most during our research was the growing popularity of PayPal. That PayPal is used by many online shoppers across Europe is well known, and partly explained by the success of eBay. What struck me as new is how many big European online merchants now accept PayPal, among them leading fashion retailers and airlines. Perhaps I didn't spot that sooner because the British merchants have been much slower to adopt than those in Italy, Germany, France and Spain.
The growing acceptance of PayPal raises questions for two groups of eBusiness executives:
What do you think?
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Bears find a reason
It hasn't been much fun for the bears in 2012, as the "stay in cash" platform has been quieted by solid risk asset performance with nary a correction. On Wednesday evening, however, the March China HSBC Flash PMI was reported, below estimates, at a soft 48.1, down from February's 49.6. The SPX (S&P 500 Index) quickly retreated from its four year high of 1414.00, achieved on March 19. Let's take a look at what might happen next.
First, some thoughts on the China HSBC Flash PMI:
• Frequent users of our Virtus monthly calendar will note that the Flash PMI is never included on the calendar. Instead, I find the end-of-month China PMI reported by the China Federation of Logistics to be a more accurate reading of domestic manufacturing conditions. There have been consistent historical inaccuracies in the HSBC Flash PMI, relative to the end of month PMI.
• The last four readings for the end of month PMI have been 49.0, 50.3, 50.5, and 51.0. A one month softening does not negate the recent improvement, unless the end of month figure posts sub 49.0.
• Let's say, hypothetically, that the end of month PMI is woefully soft, below 49.0. Keep the big picture in mind - the People's Bank of China has plenty of room to ease monetary conditions further in the form of additional Reserve Ratio Requirement cuts and actual interest rate cuts. They have the tools to support growth.
What to focus on for the next few weeks:
• With end of quarter approaching, I would be surprised if a significant correction develops in the final days of March.
• As the calendar flips to April, watch closely for 3 things:
1. Does a new quarter bring significant re-allocations out of Treasuries into equities?
2. Have rising oil prices slowed the pace of private sector job growth?
3. Just how deep will the earnings contraction be?
Market Consequences:
Natural resources, industrial, and energy equities are trading poorly this week, furthered fueled by the weak China figure. However, yesterday's price action still provided positive price action from select financials, technology, and consumer names. In fact, several consumer names with direct China exposure posted new 52 week highs: Mead Johnson (MJN); Starbucks (SBUX); and Yum Brands (YUM).
Municipal and high yielding bonds were well-supported yesterday, as was large technology, evidenced by positive performance from IBM, Intel (INTC), Google (GOOG), and Microsoft (MSFT). Discover Financial (DFS), once the "poster child" for an ailing domestic economy, reported solid earnings and commentary such as "consumers continue to expand spending" and "Card delinquencies trending near historical lows."
Finally, if a deeper correction is unfolding, I suspect it will be the type of price action that places the SPX into a sideways consolidation range. Maybe a near term high is in place at 1414.00, but, until the SPX trades below 1333.00, I expect any correction to be defined as a "pause that will refresh."
S&P 500 Index (SPX) 6/23/11 to Present with "line in the sand" drawn at 1333.00
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This is/will be an entire documentary of a crafty newbie starting a SE Fett costume.
I would like to start off by thanking everyone here at TDH. Without you guys, my dreams of having a life size fett AND wearable costume can come true. So thank you all, especially those of you who take the time out of your day to post information about, well anything Fett related. I would like to name personal names on here to thank, but for not being here for very long, I would certainly be leaving out some people that have played major roles in this forum. I am so happy that I found this forum and look forward to being here for a very, very long time
This thread is for the veterans who get enjoyment out of watching new Fettlings hatch, seeing their ideas being used, their templates, patterns, paint techniques, ect, ect. This is also for the newbies that are in progress or going to start a costume in the future, as I will input here everything that I do for my entire costume, including price lists and all parts, as well as where they were purchased. I will also create a list of all the parts needed for the get-up. With that list will depict how the parts were made and with what. There maybe an overkill of info in the long run, but I am sure this will help someone eventually
This thread will be updated periodically as I buy more materials, and make/receive new items. I am hoping for a lot of additional input from members that can be added. By starting this list early I can stay on top of EVERYTHING I have bought. It will help me keep on track and make me have even more of a drive to finish the project and update this with new information.
OK, here is a list of the items needed. If I have already made an item I will type how I made it. As well as try to estimate it's cost. If I do not have the item yet, I will type how I will obtain it, either by making it, or by a certain TDH member. For you readers, if you have a suggestion on where to obtain a part, please feel free to share Any information or advice would be awesome. Also, I may be missing a thing or two so make sure to tell me!
Fett Costume Parts list
Helmet - At first, I thought about doing a Rubies Jango Fett Bucket, modded and painted ESB. I have seen pics of one done this way and it looked amazing. Plus it is only like $32 + shipping. The only reason I am thinking against it now is that it may not have much room inside of it for a fan or voice amp, let alone range finder servo. I also know that in the long run I would upgrade to a more accurate bucket anyway. So my other two thoughts are: saving up for the FPH cause it looks like some awesome craftsmanship and it's a good price for what it is. Or, I thought about scratchbuilding my own. Starting with a paper model using one of the templates here, then I figured I would use fiberglass resin on the outside as well as inside with matts, then after some layers were done I could bondo, sand and paint. Any thoughts on the scratch build method I have thought up or the Rubies Jango mod?
Armor - My armor is made from Sintra. It is not complete yet. This stuff is super easy to work with. Use a carbon cut off wheel for a dremel tool to do your initial cutting. Cuts like butter and allows you great control. I do all of my strait edges with a router. I use a strait edge template that I made back when I was building a guitar. Makes things faster and more precise. After the initial cuts are done, use a sanding block as well as some sand paper in your hands to sand out your curves. Once cut to desire, put a clean cookie sheet upside down in your oven and turn it to 260. Yep use the oven, if you already own a heat gun and want to use it, that is fine.. but if you do not have a heat gun, and even if you do have one, I would say the oven technique is way faster and easier. It makes the entire armor piece heat at once. You can also heat specific areas easily. Wear gloves and use some kind of thin but durable material to cover the part of your body that you will mold the armor to. For the chest pieces I wore a t shirt with a thermal shirt over it and I was just fine. After the oven is heated, place your cut sintra armor piece onto the cookie sheet and close the door. Check it in about 15-20 seconds. DO NOT wait too long, the part will shrink one way and expand the other. Using your gloved hands, check the part. If it is floppy it's good to go. Take it out and place it on your covered body where it needs to be. Now smooth it out with your hands till you get the curves you want. You have maybe 15 seconds to work with until the part hardens. Once the first form is done, you'll likely need to touch it up to get it just perfect. So open the oven and turn up the heat. Once your bottom coils get red hot, place the part of your armor that needs a touch up close to them. Keep heating and checking until you can form it again, then with your hands just form it to your liking. From what I have noticed... I don't really smell anything when using the oven and the sintra. You aren't burning it, you are just heating it up. I don't vent my kitchen and I do not need to. Reasons why you should try this: it's easy, cheap, and fun. I paid $12 for enough sintra to make full armor, gaunts, jet pack, and maybe have extra. I just need some tips on denting the armor So I'd say the armor cost me $6 so far. I already owned a dremel and sanding equipment.
Gauntlets - At this point I plan on scratchbuilding these. Using WOF templates, sintra, fiberglass, and bondo. Thoughts? If this doesn't work out for me, the MOW gaunts look pretty snazzy. I do not know all manufacturers though.
Jet Pack - So far same as the gaunts, scratchbuild, MOW back up. I am pretty sure I can scratch this though Also, WOF temps will be used. Thanks ALAN!!!
Boots - Well, at this point there seems to be 3 different suppliers coming up. We have Evolution Toys with a new run. We have the awesome dsonik1 who is getting another caboot run started. There is also talk of the Jango Wes run. Where I stand.. I do not know... I feel as if I should get boots now while I can, and I'd like to go with caboots I am thinking. Thoughts?
Gloves - There are two suppliers I know of that currently sell gloves. TK409.com and Evolution Toys. You can make some from fabric and patterns, or you can get parade gloves, dye them, and then sew on the appropriate white pieces. I will probably do the later.
Flak Vest - This will most likely be sewn by myself. I drew out a pattern today at work, I might need to check out some templates and compare to make sure I am thinking strait.
Flight Suit - Again, something I could make myself. But I have done projects like that before and do not wish to go that hardcore again. So I will be getting standard army issue.. there are a few surplus stores around here. If not there, I will order one from an online retailer.
Neck Seal - There are a few members here who sell neck seals. Since I already have one, I haven't researched to find out who is still making them. If you need a neck seal and can't/don't know how to sew, I can make you one. I also think that ladysewforus makes them still. I may be wrong about that, you'd have to message her and ask.
I made my neck seal, using a white cotton twill for my lining and skirt, and eggshell polly/cotton blend twill for the outside material that is seen. I used cotton sheet style batting doubled over for the rib section stuffings. I read Ladysewforus' Neckseal 101 post to get a good idea for how one is made. (Thanks Debbie!) I soaked that info up and a few days later went to my Aunt's to make mine. I used strait edges and angles on the skirt. I also used sew-on velcro to secure it. I sewed the soft loop side to the 'right side' of the liner, and the hook side on the opposite end 'right side' on the outward facing material. Then I placed them right sides facing in and sewed them together. A big thanks goes to Ladysewforus for the original concept and for her velcro sewing tips I bought extra material so I could play around with ideas, I paid $17.94 for the material, thread, velcro, and batting. I have extra supplies for a few.
Ammo Belt - You can purchase an amazing leather belt from BooBooFett. Looks like 99centTaco isn't making them right now.
I will make my own leather ammo belt. There is a leather supply store an hour away from here. I have purchased antique eyelets and an eyelet tool. I will use template that I have made for the strap and pouches.
Jet Pack Stabilizer - Two sources that I know of for these; Mojo Fett and Serenity.
Girth Belt - I will be modding my own girth. I will order one from horseloverz.com. Need to buy stain, strapping, and eyelets. I will dye the girth, after that I will hand sew the nylon straps on and then place in the eyelets. You can get strapping and eyelets from any sewing suppliers. Like Jo-Anns. Stain from hardware stores like Lowes. - If you want to purchase one, contact dsonik1, this man makes a SWEET girth at a good price.
US Divers Buckle - If you are lucky, you can call some local scuba places and have them dig through their old stuff to find one. You might get lucky! Or you can check ebay, but expect to pay $40-$80 for it. Or you can acquire one from a TDH member who replicas them. Bobby Fett UK and korn3000. Or you can get a plain buckle and get it engraved yourself. I'm not sure yet which route I will take.
Black Seatbelt Material - Call an auto salvage yard? Sounds good to me. Does anyone know a retail store that sells this?
Jet Pack Harness - Will be crafted by me using strapping and buckles found in town at different stores. Fettdad is finishing up a run of them, so if you act quick you might be able to score one of his beauts. There are also some amazing metal ones being made out there, contact Mojo Fett or Bobby Fett UK if you want to go metal
Gauntlet Darts - There are a couple suppliers for these darts. I haven't decided yet. Suppliers have not been researched.
Gauntlet Missile - This is a crucial part that can't be scratch built easily. You can get a resin cast or a machined aluminum and brass missile. I haven't decided yet. Suppliers have not been researched.
Shin Darts - I have seen these for sale in plastic and in aluminum. Suppliers have not been researched.
Shin Tools - I don't have much to say here, I have seen them for sale here and there. Suppliers and info have not been researched.
Boot Spikes - Suppliers have not been researched. I did notice that Evolution sells them.
Cape - I will probably make my own cape. Surplus stores sell army shelters. One near here has them for $25 and it would make 2 capes. But after tools, thread and eyelets are bought, it may be easier and cheaper to buy one from a TDH member, since I would end up with 2 and would have to sell one. Suppliers have not been researched.
Square Studs (6) - You can find these in aluminum and in resin. You could even make these yourself if you put your mind to it. I'm leaning towards aluminum. Suppliers have not been researched.
Jet Pack Beacon - In my opinion, this is another important piece that can't be scratchbuilt easily. You can get these in machined aluminum. Suppliers have not been researched.
Chest Lights - There are two suppliers of chest lights that I am aware of. TK-409 lights and Fettronics are available. You can also make your own. Using a source of red light, and transparencies.
Electronic Rangefinder - You can pay to have one installed in your helmet by someone, or you can do it yourself with a tutorial found here at TDH.
EE3 Carbonite Blaster (Webley MK1) - You can find a Webley and Smith MK1 Flare gun and modify it. Or you can hit up stormrider for a resin kit, or you can contact Fettdad for a complete EE3 with a wooden stock (Woodman) and one of 99centTaco's leather straps, these blasters look amazing!
Side Blaster (Pulce 40) - I found a Pulce 40. I will be doing negotiations for it soon. If you want to get a replica, MoJo sells them. His are resin casted and have aluminum barrels, very exquisite work. Maybe in the future I will have a few resin kits of this gun for sale here in the US. It's hard to know now
Nemrod Speargun Holster - You can try to track down the real deal, or you can contact FettPride and see if he is still making the replicas.
Rifle Strap - You can craft your own, or buy one from 99centtaco.
Wooden Rifle Stock - If you wish to get a wooden stock, Woodman makes a snazzy looking stock. Or , as always, craft it yourself.
Wookie Braids - There are a few suppliers for these. The only one that I know of who is for sure taking orders right now is Woodman. His look amazing.
Spats - These can be made at home, or you can order some from tk409.com
Helmet Fans - Radio shack, or online retailers.
Voice Amplifier - Thecustomsabershop.com has a voice amplifier for helmets, I think it is better suited for stormtroopers though. There is also some info on tk409.com about voice amps. I haven't done a lot of research on them yet.
The Fett Project Price Log:
Here is the list I have started that shows all the things I have bought for this project, what I have paid for them and where I bought them. Store names inside parenthesis indicate that the particular item could be purchased there as well.
4'X4' 1/8" Sintra - $12 , This is to be used for armor and scratchbuilding other items like gaunts. Purchased at a local plastic supplier.
1 yard white cotton - $3.99, This was used for the lining and skirt of my neck seal. Enough material for at least 4 seals. Jo-Ann's
1 yard egg-shell polly cotton blend - $1.79, This was used for the exterior of my neck seal. The eggshell has a nice old looking off-white color. Enough material for at least 5 seals. Jo-Ann's
Batting - $6.99, This was used to fill in the ribs of my neck seal. Enough material for at least 4 seals. Jo-Ann's
Chalk Pencil - $1.79, This is used for marking things on darker fabrics. Jo-Ann's (Wal-Mart)
Sew-on Velcro - $2.49, This was used to close my neck seal. Package has enough for two velcro sets. Jo-Ann's (Wal-Mart)
Industrial Strength Sticky Back velcro - $4.29, This will be used on my ammo belt boxes, all but two will be secured with velcro. Jo-Ann's
Cream colored thread - $2.64, Used for the neck seal and will be used for the flight vest. Wal-Mart (Jo-Ann's)
Eyelet Tool - $1.37, This is used to attach eyelets together. Wal-Mart (Jo-Ann's)
Antique brass eyelets - $2.37, These will be used for my ammo belt, and probably my girth belt since they have a nice vintage look. Wal-Mart
Fiberglass Cloth - $4.47, Will be used for scratchbuilding. Wal-Mart
Bondo spot puddy - $3.27, Will be used for scratchbuilding. Wal-Mart
E6000 - $2.57, Very strong adhesive good for plastic, metal, and wood. Wal-Mart
Bondo - $9.97, Will be used for scratchbuilding. Wal-Mart
Fiberglass Resin - $11.97, Will be used for scratchbuilding. Wal-Mart
Black printer ink - $14.49, Had to refill my printer due to template printing. Best-Buy (Wal-Mart)
Exacto Blades - $1.50, Wal-Mart
Denim Needles - $4.30, Used for sewing velcro as it's a thicker material. Jo-Ann's
Total Price Spent as of 1/3/10 - $92.30
Well, that's what I have for now, I need to go ahead and post this... my IE is a little weird at times and I am worried that it will close me out soon. I will be updating this very often. Again, a huge thanks goes out to everyone here at TDH. I really hope a few people find some things I posted in this thread to be usefull.


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- 6 cups torn romaine
- 6 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
- 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/3 cup salted sunflower kernels
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 3/4 pound turkey breast tenderloin, cooked and sliced
- 1/2 cup raspberry or red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- In a large bowl, toss the lettuces, oranges, water chestnuts, raspberries, sunflower kernels and chives.
- Divide among six salad plates; arrange turkey on top. Combine dressing ingredients in a jar with tight-fitting lid; shake well. Drizzle over salads. Yield: 6 servings.
Originally published as Turkey Salad with Raspberries in Home-Style Soups, Salad and Sandwiches Cookbook 1996, p74
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If the trans is slipping, that has nothing to do w/the cam. Now, a high performance cam can lower the available torque just off idle if it's "radical" enough- but the 1103 cam you have will allow the tranny to behave same as it did before. Be sure the ATF level is full, shifter linkage in adjustment, modulator vacuum line connected and not leaking. Beyond that you'll need to drive it once you get it quieted down to see if anything's up w/the tranny.
The idle speed may be a little higher than it was stock, but you should be able to set it well below 1000 rpm w/the 1103 Summit cam. W/o an exhaust system, nothing will sound "right" as far as the idle speed goes. I hope you've been using earplugs! I have a constant ringing in my ears (tinnitus) from years of abusing my hearing (rock concerts, H-D w/drag pipes, shooting, etc.) and it's a real pain in the ***, so be forewarned!
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You were asking about checking cam break in or just cam condition in general and the only two ways I have been told that can somewhat give an idea are these but do ask an engine tech on here before bothering to do ether and I'd say do nothing now unless you hear things or suspect a problem ... otherwise just enjoy your ride !.
The visual way ( aside from cam removal ) is to have the intake off and look through the valley floor holes at the face of the cam and turning the engine to inspect the top and leading face of the cam lobe. I could be wrong but I don't think its even possible to see all the cam lobes doing it that way. If some fancy bore scope can reach in to peer around, again a tech would know if it was possible.
The other method I know of is to remove the valve covers, loosen the rocker arm of a lobe you suspect and turn it to the side and then set up a dial indicator directly on top of the pushrod so that the rod isn't touching the hole in the head as the cam moves through one complete turn. What you would be measuring is the actual lobe height and one would soon see if part of a lobe had been wiped off with that test. This would have been the sort of test you could have done before you tore down the engine as an example to confirm you had a camshaft going on you ( I believe you had a few things happening with this engine and the cam being one of them ? )
So just a couple of idea's for future reference
Glad to hear it went well.
By now, you at least owe us a short clip.
No way to check the cam. Make sure you keep using additive on every oil change.
Update. I got the engine back together and in the truck. I ran into a few issue but got them all ironed out.
One issue was my brother CUT THE stock header off so i had to break in with open heads.
I did not hear any bad noises oil pressure started at 75ish cold and dropped to around -40ish @200rpm+ at 210dgrs. (I used my stethoscope on the valve covers no noises) (10/w30 comps breakin oil)
I did the break in for 25 mins.
When I let the truck idle I noticed the oil pressure fluxed around 19 -21ish psi. Im taking it this is caused by the cam/ motor loping. It stays steady at any rpm above 1000.
It seemed to idle well but you could here a tad lope.
At one point idlen i thought I heard it knowing but Im sure it was the open headers making the sound - If you give it even a tad bit of gas it goes away.
Oil psi increases super fast.
It starts right up first try.
For some reason the trans acted like it was slipping - I had to give it more gas to get it to even budge. Is this caused by the cam?
What should the idle speed be?
Im wondering how to check the cam to make sure it broke in well. Even if it didn I dont have the money to rebuild the whole thing again!
Well guys this has been a fun ride.
Thanks guys!
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Don't worry about it drying up. Priming it will fill the lifters and that's the main thing. The second or two it takes to build full oil pressure at start up we all just live with for the most part. Even if you prime it immediately before start up, the time it takes to install the distributor can let some oil drain from the galleys, so don't sweat it.
Running it w/open headers is not recommended because you cannot hear valve train or bottom end noises. If you just have to run open headers, be sure the exhaust is not hitting anything that could catch fire or burn paint, etc. Also, be damned sure you wear ear protection!
I keep a set of cheap-o header mufflers (they bolt to the header flange) for break in when a full exhaust wasn't hooked up yet. Most parts stores carry them.
I think my biggest worry is once I assemble the engine - getting it in and started. I mean the hardest part to me is claiming under this truck and bolting the trans all up. I could easily have the engine installed and running in a day but with my son there is just no way. Im thinking I can get it done in 2 (Broke in on the 2nd day) I just dont want the engine to dry up after priming it.
Is it ok for me to break this engine in with open headers? If not I gotta figure that one out!!!
Thanks guys!
|Well, CC supplies it w/their cams, so it's got to be adequate. It's more out of habit that I use what I use, and when something works I tend to stick w/it. And considering I have a lifetime supply of Isky Rev-Lube, that seals the deal for me.
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Speaking of assembly lubes, this winter when I had installed a new cam and lifters I couldn't find the cam lobe specific moly lube in any shops around here including the engine rebuild shop which I found odd. So being that I couldn't find it, I just went with the red sticky type engine assembly lube that came with my new Comp Cam in the kit and also bought a bottle of " Permatex ultra slick engine assembly lube " which looks much like the small packet that came with the cam. As its a general assembly lube, its meant to put on lifters, the cam, bearings and so on so wasn't a concern in getting on the cam bearings and so forth. I had dipped the lifters in engine oil prior to installation although I put a dribble of this assembly lube on the bottom of each lifter before I dropped them into place. I wasn't thrilled that I couldn't seem to round up the moly lube but so far it seems fine or at least knock on wood, I think so at around 3000 miles so far. I did use the Gibbs 15w-50 break in oil for the first bit and made sure to run the engine at over 2000 to 2500 RPM for the first 30 minutes if not more just to be safe.
I also made up a tool to turn the oil pump over to push oil through the oil passages but this wasn't a totally dissembled engine, just a cam change along with a fresh oil pump.
So its not like I can claim this red engine assembly lube is so wonderful but its what I had to work with and only more time will tell if the cam gives me good service or not.
It must have something to do with me being so tired and or over thinking everything. Iv had some major bad luck this year and I guess its causing me to over think everything as well. Iv lost my dad this year. Dhs has been by the house twice bc my lil brother keeps getting in fights (You know how that goes -they catch you at the worst time when the house is a mess and s4int is flying every what way and they have something to say about it).
I traded my truck that I loved because I did not have the money to rebuild it - only to find out I was lied to and had to rebuild a engine any way.
(This is away cool truck but Iv got one kid now that im taking care of by my self bc my wife is temp disabled and to top it off shes pregnant again. so this truck is gonna f me even more because we cant fit the 3 of us in it)
Guys Im so sorry for the stupid questions - I feel like Im wasting yalls time - even tho its helping a ton. I just dont wanna make any mistakes. :b oxing::box ing::boxin g:
Is the CC cam break in lube that red liquid? I really don't much care for it- or any of the thin (compared to moly grease) break in lubes, but I suppose there have been a lot of cams successfully broken in using it.
I have always used the black moly break in lube like I mentioned above, and like what I think is going to be in the tube you linked to above. Hopefully someone will chime in on the red lube if that's what you're dealing with, or you can research it for yourself.
Regardless of what you do as far as turning over the engine before the first start up, etc., there should be a layer of moly break in lube on the lifters and cam lobes. Also on the distributor gears and the mechanical fuel pump lobe and push rod.
That said, I adjust the valves before start up and that requires turning the engine over. I do not go back and re lube w/the moly break in lube- else the valves would need to be readjusted all over again.
Thanks for the info. Iv got a question. (You'll need to work out how you're gonna do this w/the cam already in the engine. You could use an acid brush that you had pulled on the bristles to remove any that were loose, then use it to work the break in grease onto the cam, using a decent amount of pressure.)
The shop that installed the cam greased the cam already with the comp cams gease that came with the cam- Iv checked I can feel it on the cam with my pinkie. I need more grease???
Also Iv installed the lifter once before - Installing the lifters and spinning the motor will remove some of the grease so I probably need to re grease anyway right???
Sorry for all the questions just checking - gotta get it right!!!
Thanks guys!!!
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Pirate 1: "Yarr, it be hard to discern the silvers from the golds in this here non-technicolor moving picture."
Pirate 2: "Perhaps the reboot will reveal the treasure!"
Someone call JJ
Well typically I use my right hand, but looks like a few of you are lefties...
Wait a second! Diamonds, gold, silver. Where's the cupcake lipstick? The Woot! shirt? No bags of sweet Texas air?
ThunderThighs wrote:
Man standing: "I work for Woot! You can't hurt me!"
Man with gun: "Only one way to find out."
Man leaning in: *snickers and giggles* "Tell him how many times you've tried to get 'A Booty of Contraband'! Tell him! Tell him!" *snickers and giggles*
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It's time for another round of CAPTION THIS.
Obviously it's a pirate them. I wanted to laugh, chuckle, and even guffaw. Give me your best effort! Do as many as you want.
They'll be posted in the next posts. Just pick your favorite, hit reply and have at it. Maybe you want to do it as a conversation, a newspaper blurb, or perhaps marketing copy for some new product.
As always, PG-13 is appreciated.
To get you started:
Wait a second! Diamonds, gold, silver. Where's the cupcake lipstick? The Woot! shirt? No bags of sweet Texas air?
"What do you mean by 'The Government Doesn't Think We Pay Our Fair Share Of Taxes'?"
Man with pipe: "So the deal is you can have anything my unwanted random t-shirt and things I wish I never bought and for every item you take you must get me every Booty of Contraband and stay awake during all woot-offs for and buy for me."
Pirate to his right: "You've already got a Booty of Contraband right here."
"You dare question my love of Woot!, young sir?"
Captain Curly's career as a pirate was even more lucrative than his days with the Stooges.
Man: "Woman, I'll never stop loving Woot!'s booty. 'Til you can accept that...Ayeeeeeeeeeeee! A Woot! Off!"
Did I remember to order everything I wanted?!
Darn it, I always have to be Pirate 2!!!
Joey, do you like movies about gladiators?
Joey, have you ever been in a... in a Turkish prison?
Hold it right there! What are you doing here? I specifically requested Matthew McConaughey!
buckamayzing wrote:
Hold it right there! What are you doing here? I specifically requested Matthew McConaughey!
Who's speaking here?
AZGman wrote:Who's speaking here?
Clearly the guy.
sgtgreeneusmc wrote:"Waaaiiittttt. You said there'd be booty, but all I'm seeing is Thunder Thighs."
Haha! Winner for sure!
iissurf wrote:Haha! Winner for sure!
Ditto on that! I almost ROTFLed!
fredmurtz wrote:Arrr. Do you realize what this means....
Now the entire crew can play Pretty Pretty Princess.
First one to make me laugh! Thank you!
Willy meets with the first Goonie, Angry Matt. This meeting did not bode well, thus generations will later know him only as One-Eyed Willy.
Pirate 2: Arrr lad, yerr doing it all wrong! If you throw out your back you can show off yer ass tails and yer chest ruffles at the same time.
These biblical dudes are loaded! Good thing none of us can read upside down or someone would start complaining about space-time continuity or something.
tehspaz wrote:Aye, Ye ever been in a Turkish brig?
Surely this must be the winner...
Dahling... we simply MUST get married. Our children could rule France with their beautiful hair.
Arrr... I HATE Plaid!
A Hero's quest? I dare say you walked into a goofy buddy movie, now get out of our drinking scene so I can do my drunken fat comic routine.
The Dude awakens from his dream to realize that his rug is actually a tablecloth, Mr. Lebowski is actually is cabin mate Todd, and Jesus isn't a bowler at all!
Pirate 1: That's it! You've talked enough, I demand a Woot Off!
Pirate 2: A Woot Off?! Pft! Don't make me laugh! I'm Crapbeard, the fastest refresher you'll ever meet.
I warning you, last chance... Tell me how to get to Cutthroat Island!
How am I supposed to breathe with no air, air, air?
Did you follow the link from SlickDeals too?
Man in the Middle: "Why am I with these losers. These guys don't even know how to wear a tiara properly..."
Dude: "Man! I should of thought of something to say before I grabbed her..."
"Tell me who told you I was Paul Gasol!!!"
Blast ye Mary! We can't BOTH go out with the same hairstyle!
Guys I think were in trouble here - think it is covered in arsenic.
Hmmphh... This gold and silver be so last year.
Do ye swear that ye not be the one who made me Roomba walk the plank?
I'll be having back me Grey Poupon!
Before his epic battle to win back the warehouse from Flying, Screaming Monkeys and restoring randomness to the Booty of Contraband, (the soon to be promoted) Captain Crap ponders the perils that lie ahead.
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Rock'n Ribfest promises 3 days of food and fun in Merrimack
By KIMBERLY HOUGHTON
Union Leader Correspondent | June 12. 2013 8:54PM
John Lowe, co-owner of Jack's Down Home BBQ in Philadelphia, cooks a batch of ribs during the Rock'n Ribfest held at Anheuser-Busch in Merrimack last year. Union Leader File
Organizers anticipate up to 35,000 attendees for the popular event sponsored by the Rotary Club of Nashua West.
Sunday's activity kicks off with the Ribfest 5 Miler road race and Kids' Piglet Runs, followed by free early admission entrance to Ribfest for all participants.
A barbecue taste testing will be available Friday night, along with a professional grilling demonstration. On Saturday night, the first comedy show will take place inside of the brewery, coupled with a superstar karaoke competition on both Friday and Saturday evenings.
In addition, about 40 competitors will try their luck in the New Hampshire State Barbecue Championship.
Each year, the event seems to pick up momentum, said Betsy Houde, volunteer coordinator. Past rib vendors have included T-Roy's Hickory Smoked Barbecue from Amherst, which has won the People's Choice award for best ribs at least three times in the past 10 years. Other vendors have included Big Moe's M&M Ribs, Rasta Joe's BBQ, Aussom Aussie, Firefly's, Jack's Down Home BBQ, Gator BBQ Co., Smoke'N Dudes and Firebox.
In addition to ribs, pulled pork and barbecued chicken, more traditional fare will also be offered, including roasted corn, fried clams, apple crisp, hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken tenders, fried dough, pizza and more.
Music, entertainment, strolling artists and performers will fill the grounds of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery for the three-day event, which will be held rain or shine. All of the money raised from the festival will be distributed to local nonprofit organizations. In the past, the rotary has raised about $100,000 from the Rock'n Ribfest.
The Anheuser-Busch Brewery is located at 221 Daniel Webster Highway. The event will run from 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday (with a special 10 a.m. opening for road-race participants) and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $7 at the gate, and children under 8 are free. New this year, the New Hampshire International Speedway will provide an open-air trolley for attendees parking at the nearby Elbit parking lot. Traditional bus shuttles will ferry guests to and from the nearby BAE Systems parking lot. The Union Leader is among those in the business community sponsoring the Rock'n Ribfest. For more details, including a complete schedule, go to ribfestnh.org.
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I remember awhile back a member explained how they took a small plastic cap from a wee bottle of hairspray (I think) and built a ESB looking beacon. Cause I have seen the screen caps and I am pretty sure it doesn't look like the beacon used in ROTJ.
Any info would help guys. Sure I can figure it out myself, but would love to get some expert opinions.


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Nice conversion, never thought of using a setscrew for handguard retention, seems like it'd save quite a bit of fitting.
What kind of mags are you using? Whenever I hear of AKs in .308 people can't find cheap mags, and that the G3 mags would require too much material taken off of the receiver [though on the PSL the mag well area has no metal to the sides of the mags, other than the receiver walls, and the pressed in dimples are only there to make it more rigid, most of them on the inside is ground off].


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Boyer Award Given by New American Colleges & Universities
January 23, 2015, at the annual American Association of Colleges & Universities meeting in Washington, D.C., a University of Pennsylvania administrator received the Ernest L. Boyer Award for his leadership of a unique Penn program focused on community engagement.
Here's the press release from the University of Pennsylvania:
Ira Harkavy, the associate vice president and founding director of the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships at the University of Pennsylvania, will be honored with the fifth annual Ernest L. Boyer Award on Jan. 23 during the annual Association of American Colleges & Universities meeting in Washington, D.C.
Awarded by New American Colleges & Universities, a consortium of private, comprehensive colleges that are grounded in the liberal arts tradition, the award honors an individual who has made outstanding contributions to higher education.
Harkavy was selected for his pioneering work in university-community partnerships and the civic engagement of students and faculty. . . .
The Netter Center now focuses on two primary approaches that allow Penn to connect with the West Philadelphia community: academically based community service courses and university-assisted community school partnerships.
Academically based community service courses are a form of service learning that's focused on real world problem solving, such as those related to poverty, education and health care. These integrate learning, community service, teaching and research. . . .
After receiving his award, Harkavy will present a lecture on "Creating the Connected Institution: Toward Realizing Benjamin Franklin's and Ernest Boyer's Revolutionary Vision for American Higher Education."
Read more about the Boyer Award (including a list of past winners) at the NAC&U website. Read the complete Penn release here.
The life of Ernest L. Boyer '48, a man whose career in public service has had a profound effect on quality education in America at every level, is now honored in his wife's memoir, "Many Mansions: Lessons of Faith, Family, and Public Service." Kathyrn Boyer's memoir was released May 29, 2014 at a private reception attended by the Boyer family and hosted at Messiah College by President Kim Phipps and the Ernest L. Boyer Center. "Ernie's dedication and accomplishments on behalf of the education of our world's children was enriched by Kay's significant influence and imprint," said President Phipps. The Boyers, who met as students at Messiah Bible School, traveled extensively and moved 20 times to fulfill Ernie's roles as Chancellor of the State University of New York, United States Commissioner of Education and President of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. In her memoir, Kay details the challenges and joys that came with the balancing act of faith, family and public service. "This personal story of the family life of Ernest Boyer will be very valuable to all Americans who are interested in quality education in our country," said Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States and 2002 Nobel Peace Prize winner. "His extraordinary contributions in the highest levels of government and academic service have been a blessing to millions of students and other educators." Kay, a certified midwife and past president of the American College of Nurse-Midwives Foundation (1984-89) writes in the memoir, "I was called to be an advocate on behalf of children preparing to enter the world. Ernie was called to provide those children with ways by which they could take their place as rightful leaders in society." "Many Mansions: Lessons of Faith, Family, and Public Service" is published by Abilene Christian University Press. Judith and Bill Moyers of Public Affairs Television wrote, "More than a memoir, her story of the life and work they shared during a dynamic period in the shaping of American public education is an invaluable contribution to our understanding of the times. Together they created a partnership of faithful living and service that inspires to this day."
"Many Mansions" can be purchased directly from the publisher at www.acupressbooks.com.


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Tipping the SCALE
I don't want to sound like I'm complaining, and certainly I am not. Honest. But one of the problems with working on a show like Southern California Linux Expo and this year's SCALE 11X leaves me little time to do anything but the wood-chopping and water-carrying that goes with being the publicity chair for the show. Let me be clear: This is not a complaint, but rather an explanation about why you're not going to get a comprehensive report about the event.
Others are doing that for me, and it was as great as they say it is; possibly moreso.
The reason SCALE achieves an annual uptick in greatness — and SCALE 11X is no exception — lies squarely with the volunteers who make this work. I have it easy chairing publicity and I'm not referring to what I do so much as the stellar work the Publicity Team does — Hannah Anderson, Dennis Rex, Michelle Klein-Hass, Sam Lee, and Scott Ruecker (remotely — we'll see you next year, Scott!) all put in a herculean effort to get the word, and photos, out before and during the show. Words can't describe the effort of those who set up the rooms, those who set up and make sure the AV works, those who make sure the tsunami of humanity coming to register and attend have their badges and swag bags ready, and those who keep the digital infrastructure running to the best of its ability under trying conditions and uncooperative attendees or exhibitors — all these folks get my undying gratitude and they deserve everyone's deepest thanks. All you guys make it work.
Also, the show doesn't work without the speakers who provide deeply informative talks on a wide range of topics. One of the telling factors in the success of SCALE 11X is that standing room only was the course of the day for many of the presentations, including the last group of sessions at 4:30 on Sunday afternoon. It's a testament to the quality of the speakers and their topics, and
And . . . it doesn't work without the folks who attend — so a big thanks go out to each of the 2,304 attendees at this year's SCALE 11X. It would have been 2,305 if the pass for Elvis Presley, who had been comped for the show (the King of Rock and Roll should go to the event that goes to 11!), had been picked up, thankyouverymuch.
But a few things bear mentioning:
Tap, tap . . . is this thing on? I got to speak twice at SCALE, once to the Linux Beginners class at SCALE 11X, where I talked mostly about how not to be intimidated about joining a distro community ("just tell them if they're not nice to you, I'll come and make their lives miserable" . . . OK, just kidding). I also held a Birds of a Feather event for CrunchBang, which was attended by about 20 people and my short presentation was followed by a pretty lively discussion.
Pleased to meet you, hope you've guessed my name: I have carried on online conversations for years with people and have never met them in person, but occasionally shows like SCALE 11X allows us to meet face to face. I finally got to meet Patrick Stewart's BFF and Red Hat guy Thomas Cameron, which didn't go as smoothly as it could have. "Hi, Thomas," I said, shaking his hand. "How's it going?" he said. Cue awkward silence. "OK, so let me draw my beard on my face so I look like my Facebook photo . . . " Hilarity ensued. Apparently I don't look enough like my former Facebook photo, and thanks to Ruth Suehle for taking my photo with Raspberry Pi on my face — yes, the little motherboard — I now look more like, well, me on Facebook. Whether that's a good thing or not . . .
Conversely . . . : Because I have to keep the SCALE media humming, I don't get to spend nearly enough time with the people I do see somewhat frequently at shows like SCALE. Apologies to Clint Savage, Scott Williams, Scott Dowdle, Christer Edwards, Jeremy Sands, Trevor Sharpe, Deb Nicholson and many others for just saying "hi" and "bye" in the hallways during the course of the show. Of course, a -1 to Mother Nature for keeping Rikki Endsley home in Lawrence, Kan., thanks to a heaping helping of snow.
Thank you, Fedora: For years, I've always wanted a Fedora cap. Let me rephrase that: I've always wanted a Fedora Project cap, and finally this year the Fedora Project had them in the booth. They also had the Spherical Cow, a.k.a. Fedora 18, in the booth, and one of the perks about making a quick run to the show floor was picking it up. I gave it a quick run, live DVD style, and I think it was worth the wait. I'll install it and put it through its paces later.
In fact, maybe I'll just sign off and do that now. See you in Bellingham, Wash., for Linux Fest Northwest at the end of April.
This blog, and all other blogs by Larry the Free Software Guy, Larry the CrunchBang Guy and Larry Cafiero, are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs CC BY-NC-ND license. In short, this license allows others to download this work and share it with others as long as they credit me as the author, but others can't change it in any way or use it commercially.
(Larry Cafiero is one of the founders of the Lindependence Project and develops business software at Redwood Digital Research, a consultancy that provides FOSS solutions in the small business and home office environment.)


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When it comes to Mexican cuisine, there is nothing quite as essential as guacamole. In its most basic form, the creamy dip consists of perfectly ripe mashed avocado seasoned with salt. While there are hundreds of recipes, it's nice to have a simple one to start with. Once you've mastered the technique, it's easy to get creative with lots of variations. You can experiment with different types of onion, substitute lemon or orange juice for the lime juice, and change the texture by blitzing in a food processor. Since Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, it's a great time to share my favorite guacamole recipe. To check it out and see more suggestions on how to jazz it up, keep reading.
Photo: Nicole Perry
Basic Guacamole
From POPSUGAR Food
- 4 medium ripe avocados
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro, plus extra for garnish
- 3-4 scallions (white and light green parts), minced
- Freshly squeezed juice from 1 lime
- 1 jalapeño, stem removed and minced, plus extra for garnish (optional)
- Cut the avocados in half, running your knife around the pit from stem to blossom end and back up again. Twist the halves in opposite directions to free the pits and pull the halves apart. Dislodge the pits, then scoop out the avocado flesh into a medium bowl.
- Mash the avocado with a fork. Stir in the garlic, salt, cilantro, scallions, lime juice, and jalapeño.
- Season to taste with salt and lime juice. If not using immediately, cover with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface of the guacamole and refrigerate — preferably not more than a few hours.
- Just before serving, garnish with thinly sliced cilantro and jalapeño, if desired.
Makes 3-4 cups.
Guacamole variations:
- Experiment with different types of onion, substitute lemon or orange juice for the lime juice for varying levels of tartness.
- For extra brightness, stir in seeded and diced fresh tomato and minced onion.
- To make it super creamy, purée in a food processor with 1/2 cup sour cream.
- To make guacamole smoky and spicy, stir in minced chipotle en adobo.
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- Dips, Appetizers
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text: A few thoughts crossed my mind One, some sort of law prohibiting imports of magazines. Two, strict licensing requirements to be allowed to ship and/or sell in NJ and it's not worth the pain for the companies. Three, companies don't want the hassle of learning all the ins and outs of states that have tight gun laws and don't want to face possible litigation for shipping a mag that may violate capacity laws or be for a prohibited gun. So they just say "No Shipping to _______". Again, just thoughts, no definitive answer.


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'"There's so much hate right now. They're fools, they don't say anything and the public is caught in the middle and they're fighting over lots of money. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter what they say that the owners are losing. The players are losing this."'
Hall Of Famer Dionne Thinks The Players Are Looking For Too Much
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text: I know there are arguments on all sides for how to attach your armor to your suit, whether it be bolts, snaps, or velcro. Forgive me for my newbiness, but what was actually used on the real boba/jango costume in the movie? How did they attach the real armor to the real costumes? I've always wondered that.