text: TELL Mass Survey deadline extended until April 13 Note: Teachers who have a code will find the survey open for responses until 1 a.m., Monday, April 16. Teachers may now contact the TELL Mass Help Desk and get a set of codes for all school staff, not just for individuals, if codes have not been distributed or were distributed improperly.Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com or call 888-601-5826. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has decided to allow the help desk to provide teachers with enough TELL Mass survey codes to enable all eligible staff in a school to participate. Any staff member who has not been given a code and who has learned that lack of proper distribution is school wide may contact the Help Desk and get a set of codes for the entire building. The school staff member who contacts the Help Desk – in many cases, the building representative – will distribute the codes to all teachers in the school who have not already received one. This policy change allows teachers in schools where the codes have not been distributed to have their voices heard. It has been initiated in response to complaints in some schools that the codes were not distributed, or were not distributed in a way that guarantees the anonymity of the respondents. Springfield is the only district to receive a waiver from the TELL Mass survey since the district already participates in a similar survey effort.The commissioner has also extended the survey deadline to Friday, April 13.The statewide response rate is currently 36 percent – and over 30,000 educators have taken the survey. While many schools and districts have reached the 50 percent threshold necessary to obtain results, many continue to show very low response rates. Now that teachers have a way to obtain codes for their schools and more time to complete the survey, we all have the opportunity to "tell" about the teaching and learning conditions in our schools.For further information, please see the email below from Education Commissioner Mitchell Chester.March 30, 2012Dear Superintendents, Principals and Charter School Leaders:I want to first thank and congratulate those schools and districts that have achieved and/or exceeded a 50% response rate to the 2012 TELL Mass survey.In an effort to ensure that all schools and districts have the opportunity to maximize the participation of educators in this important survey, I have authorized the following steps to be taken:1. The Department will extend the window to complete the online survey to Friday, April 13, 2012.2. Teachers will now be able to request access codes from the Help Desk. (DESE clarified this statement with, "The Department will now permit a teacher to contact the Help Desk and request multiple codes for her/his colleagues as well.")3. Beginning on Monday, April 2, the Department will email superintendents and principals in Race to the Top districts and schools with low response rates to inform you of your current response rate and to encourage you to make a final push with your educators to complete the survey.We hope these efforts will provide your districts and schools with the support necessary to reach a 50 percent or greater response rate. We are committed to providing educators with an opportunity to share their thoughts on teaching conditions and school climate. Results will be made available in mid May to schools and districts that have met the minimum threshold (50 percent or greater response rate).


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"I am writing from the stand point that we are not being sold on this cookie cutter idea of how we are supposed to look, act, dress, and be."
Why do you like zines?
I like zines because the give creativity and voice back into the creator's hands. I think a lot of people feel that unless they get published by a traditional publisher, that there is no point in them every creating something like a zine. I think zines show that people can take their own creations back into their own hands, and have it come from their voice-and not what a publisher thinks should be said based on sales quotas.
What is the concept behind your zine/zines?
My zines touch on feminist issues that are relevant to women today. I chose the title "Unsellable" because I think a lot of women don't agree with how society and the media views us. I am writing from the stand point that we are not being sold on this cookie cutter idea of how we are supposed to look, act, dress, and be.
What is something you're looking forward to about the 2012 Zine Fest Houston?
I just moved to Texas and am really looking forward to meeting others in the Texas zine community.
What other creative ventures do you have besides making zines?
Currently I am working on a book of poetry. I also paint, draw, and am getting into lomography and sculpting.
What new projects are you working on this year?
I am in the planning stage of starting my own distro.

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More funds needed to finish historic Belmont house's interior renovation
By DAN SEUFERT
Union Leader Correspondent | December 30. 2012 9:02PM
After the east-end shingles were removed, original window locations were revealed at the Province Road Meeting House in Belmont. (COURTESY)
The exterior renovations were completed at the end of November with the help of a $50,000 grant from the New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Investment Program.
In total, the Belmont Historical Society raised and spent $115,000 fixing up the outside of the building, but needs to raise $50,000 more in the weeks and months ahead to renovate the interior, said the society's Wallace Rhodes.
Once that is done, the society plans to offer the meeting house to the town, businesses or organizations.
"The goal is to restore the building to its appearance after the 1850s remodeling," Rhodes said. "The interior work should be much easier than repairing major structural problems, but when and if that work is accomplished will depend primarily on (the society's) ability to raise funds."
The Meeting House dates to the 1700s. Written records of the details of the meeting house's construction, if they once existed, long ago disappeared, Rhodes said.
Local historians say it was constructed in 1792 as a meeting place for the rapidly expanding northern and western parts of the town of Gilmanton at the time. In its early years the meeting house served as a community meeting place, and at least one and possibly more town meetings were held there, Rhodes said.
The building was built in the style of a typical meeting house of the period with a center entrance on the south side, a high pulpit and window on the north side and galleries on three sides. It remained in its original configuration until 1835 when, because of its evolution into a community church serving a small population, the galleries were removed and the roof was lowered.
A second major remodeling took place in 1854 when the building was turned so that the gable end faced the road, and the entrances relocated and new windows installed. At this point the building took on the appearance it still has to this day, except for the belfry, which was added in 1910.
In 1981 the membership of the Third Free Baptist Meeting House Society, which had occupied the meeting house since the 1830s but had dwindled to three members, deeded the building and property to the Belmont Historical Society.
"This of course turned out to be both a blessing and a curse for the society, as we have been burdened with finding the resources to keep the building in repair," Rhodes said.
The 2012 exterior repairs "can be looked upon as the culmination of over 30 years of fundraising, and in some cases physical labor," Rhodes said. "Unfortunately there is still a lot of interior work left to be done, and at this point the money pot is empty."
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Is it just me or is it impossible for a woman to spoof a politician without coming across as a Hillary Clinton/Sarah Palin hybrid?
Though I'm spoofing the format of political news conferences in this video, I actually wanted to say, "I hear you" to the legislation that prompted this piece. I noticed, in a couple of places online, writers were deriding a certain piece of legislation that proposed to grade parents.
I am betting we all know some who would get a thumbs down.
Also, for some reason, teachers have become enemy number one — like they caused the financial meltdown, sold speculative investments and started two foreign wars. Oh, yes, those wiley teachers with their $40,000-a-year salary and need for Sharpies. They are so terrible. Geez.


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By Rob Kelly
Carl Jenkinson says he is learning both on and off the pitch from the "absolutely outstanding" Tomas Rosicky.
The Czech international signed a new contract on Monday to commit himself to the Club after a dazzling spell of form in recent months.
Jenkinson has been hugely impressed by the 31-year-old and admits he is aiming to follow his example in order to reach his full potential.
"Tomas has been absolutely outstanding. I have a lot of Arsenal-supporting friends and everyone I have spoken to can't talk highly enough about how well he has been playing," Jenkinson told Arsenal Player.
"His change of pace and the way he turns with the ball shows he is a special talent. He has been outstanding, and long may it continue.
"He is not in my position but just his talent and the fact that he has been there and done it, and has been at the Club for a long time, [means] he is definitely someone I look up to.
"He handles himself in such a professional manner off the pitch too and I can learn a lot from that as well."
Watch the full interview with Carl on Arsenal Player.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


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Most fungi can best be described as grazers, but a few are active hunters.
Hunter fungi prey on tiny protozoa and worm-like creatures called nematodes.
Some produce a sticky substance on their hyphae, which then act like flypaper, trapping passing prey.
A species called Arthrobotrys dactyloides sets snares made out of loops formed by its hyphae. When a nematode comes into contact with the loops, the movement triggers the fungal cells to swell with fluid, constricting the loop like a noose around the hapless nematode. Other hyphae then grow toward the trapped prey, eventually punching through its body where they begin absorbing its fluids.


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Lessons in Living, From the Backcountry
This is one in a series of interviews featuring people invested in our homes, our neighborhoods and the power of place. Would you like to participate? Click here for more information about contributing to Neighborhood Nomads.
February 27, 2013, Washington, DC: Making a deliberate decision to change where and how you live can make a world of difference. Campbell Gerrish knows this firsthand, both personally and professionally. We worked together more than decade ago as co-leaders guiding a summer backcountry trip for teenagers throughout British Columbia, hiking long days, pitching tents, cooking dinner and sleeping soundly in our down sleeping bags. In the mornings, we'd pack up all of our belongings, heave our tents, utensils, clothes, food, pots and pans onto our backs, and move on. All that we needed we carried with us. What we packed in, we packed out.
It was serendipitous that Campbell called a few weeks ago from his home in Bozeman, Montana, the very day after the Traveler of the Year event that had prompted me to so vividly recall that afternoon pictured above in BC's Stein Valley. Campbell and I hadn't talked in four years, but as we caught up, it was clear we shared a continuing interest in examining where and how we live, shaped largely by our experiences in wilderness living. Living in a tent in the backcountry with just the bare necessities will change you. It will change the way you think about home and it will remind you that your exterior living space is intricately tied to your inner well being.
"It's interesting to articulate because it's such an intuitive thing to me," Campbell said. "The way we live in our environment reflects our state of mind. So if I live in a room that is covered in tons of crap and I let all my papers pile up, if I live in a space that is cluttered and messy and disorganized, that reflects what I'm like inside. For me, if I let my living space get out of hand, I feel I'm not being disciplined in my thinking, I've got some loose ends going on."


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Gomez, headed for his third straight title as the nation's leading money-winning jockey, made no mistakes as he had Johnny Eves in perfect stalking position through the first half-mile. As the field turned for home, Johnny Eves moved up on the outside of Wiredfortwotwenty and Bob Black Jack and proved best in the lane, covering six furlongs on Cushion Track in 1:07.90.
Gomez, whose mounts have earned more than $22 million in 2008, earned his first Eclipse Award in 2007 as the nation's outstanding jockey and could be headed for another.
"My main concern was that when I saw him in the paddock he was really on the muscle." Gomez said. "He's a horse who's his own worst enemy because he's over aggressive and wants to do too much early. Being on the outside my main concern was just trying to get him to shut off somewhere and listen to me just for a little ways, and he did, and it helped him get there today. He's really fast and I was just trying to take some of that speed away from him to get him to stretch out a little bit."
Johnny Eves snapped a seven-race winless streak while connecting for the first time since registering an 11-1 upset in the Grade I Malibu on opening day of the Santa Anita winter/spring meet. The Jay Robbins trainee went off as the third choice and paid $9, 4.80 and $3. Northern Soldier returned $11.80 and $5, while the show payoff on Noble Court was $2.80.
"I was disappointed in his first two races back and then he showed a resemblance of himself in the Cal Cup," Robbins said. "I thought running him around two turns he would get away from horses at Del Mar and maybe he'd be a lot better off, but that was a total disaster. I think sprinting is probably his forte — seven-eights might be the best."
The California-bred son of Skimming earned $68,400, boosting his bankroll to $485,120. He has won six of 18 starts.


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History Queensland are publishing a new quarterly magazine. The first issue came out in November 2011, I came across it in a newsagency last week.
It looks pretty good. There are some excellent articles including these:
The Ripple Creek Plantation:the first successful sugar mill in the Herbert Valley
The convict who attempted to escape St Helena in a bathtub
The fantastic Corinthian Cup and the Eagle Farm Turf Club and races
And some reviews of new history books. There is also a nice spotlight article on Doctor Rod Fisher a well known Queensland historian.
A definite must-read magazine for anyone interested in Queensland history. Subscriptions are $19.80 including postage to have it arrive in your letter box.


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I've been reading lots of threads. I've gone over the Sizing and Buying post. I've been back and forth between TDH and the Mercs. But before I pull the trigger on my first bucket purchase I want to hear what you all like. What is your prize bucket and why?
Ideally I would love to do a scratch build but I live in an apartment and work strange hours. So I don't have the time or the space to build.
I'm 5' 11" and 200lbs. So based on the sizing thread I will be staying away from the Rubies and the DPs. But that still leaves me with a few other bucket crafters to chose from. At the moment I am looking at getting a Bobamaker. But I keep seeing names like Gypsyboy, Sgt Fang, FettPride and others. I'm looking for screen accuracy and proper fit for my first costume.
So let's have it! What is your favorite and why? Not only will this help me out but I'm sure alot of other rookies will appreciate the info as well.
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In working on my custom mando, I was thinking of working some lightsaber burns into the battle damage. Maybe one slash across the visor, and a graze down the side/back of the helmet to an impact on the shoulder.
1) Should I indent/sand the helmet/shoulder to make it look like some of it is actually cut away? And if so, how should I go about that?
2) I'm studying burnt paint on metal to get a feel for it, but I'm not very experienced, so I'm not sure what sort of techniques would give me a good burn look. Suggestions?
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So a few years ago is when I started this project and I'm finally getting a push from Seeker to get it going so I'm posting some of my stuff I had done.
Here are some pics of my Knee armor I made completely out of Sintra. My brother wanted to try to paint it so I had him have a shot at it but I'm going to do it again. Some work needs to be done with them but they are pretty close for just eye balling them with out a template.
The nozzles are just a pvc joint connector cut off a bit to make it look pretty close. The item is pretty light and durable.


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Things To Look For When Buying a Used Car
September 15th, 2016
Buying a used car is somewhat less of a crapshoot than it was at one time. You can get detailed information on a vehicle's history via the CARFAX report, and a technician can use onboard diagnostics to get a good picture of what's going on under the hood and what problems might be coming up.
It's always a good idea to get a mechanic to look over any prospective purchase, but there are things you can get a look at yourself before you spend the money for a professional inspection. These are things which will give you a pretty good idea of the kind of use and maintenance a vehicle has seen before you got it.
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Often, drivers are mystified by how their cars actually work. It's to be expected. Even an older car is a complex machine with many sub-assemblies that all work together to move it down the road.
As a result, drivers tend to be a little intimidated by auto repair and often tend to not inform themselves by asking the necessary questions of a tech or a garage. Too often, that ends up being a big mistake. Here are some examples of the kinds of things you really should know before any auto repair work starts:
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A recent poll of Lithuanians indicate a significant number of them would accept the presnce of Romas in their wokplace but would prefer not having much social interaction with them. Seven out of ten Lithuanians would not mind having Romas working beside them and they would also welcome those with different sexual orientations in the workplace. Apparently, the Lithuanians have come to accept the necessity of working with people from diverse backgrounds but they simply don't want them as neighbors or would welcome them in their social interactions. There was an interesting split between attitudes of employers and workers. About 75% of bosses believe Romas lack the skills to perform job tasks as contrasted with 26% of employees having such views.
What do the polls tell us that we don't know? There apparently is a slight shift in attitudes among many Lithuanians from great hostility to Romas and lesbians or gays to a more relaxed approach as long as interations take place at work. Change takes time, but for those living today, your time is taking place at the expense of their time.


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Slow Food Delta Diablo with a small but mighty group of volunteers had a fun and successful day of gleaning in East County. We started the day with a breakfast of zucchini muffins, coffee, tea and yogurt before heading east.Our first stop was Knoll Farms where Rick and Kristie had already harvested boxes of produce for us. We loaded 10 boxes of figs, 4 big boxes of Mediterranean cucumbers and 4 big boxes of zucchini into the little red truck.
Once done, we headed to Tess' Garden owned by Barbara Frantz. We harvested 4 big boxes of table grapes, testing them as we harvested to make sure they were delicious. They were.
Soon we were off to the Brentwood Farmers' Market. We were greeted warmly by Greg, the manager. We shopped for our farmers' market lunch while we introduced ourselves to farmers and let them know we were collecting produce for the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Counties. The farmers were extremely generous and we filled the back of Jan's station wagon with boxes and bagsof strawberries, nectarines, heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, daikon, cabbages, summer squash and much more.
We weren't sure if we would be able to fit more produce in our vehicles when we got to the Pittsburg Farmers' Market. We met the market manager, Heather, and proceeded to pick up donations from many of the vendors there. We left with bok choy, bitter melon, more tomatoes and loaves of bread. All told, the generous farmers of Contra Costa County and the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association donated 777 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Counties.
Upon our return to Walnut Creek, we enjoyed a well deserved farmers' market lunch with delicious tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, corn, bread and fruit. Later in the day, 24 boxes of fruit from Frog Hollow Farm was dropped off for Monday delivery to the food bank. We think we will reach a half ton with this donation.


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25290. Trade secrets; definition; disclosure; identification of information on application for permit. (a) "Trade secrets," as used in this chapter, includes, but is not limited to, any formula, plan, pattern, process, tool, mechanism, compound, procedure, production data, or compilation of information which is not patented, which is known only to certain individuals within a commercial concern who are using it to fabricate, produce, or compound an article of trade or a service having commercial value, and which gives its user an opportunity to obtain a business advantage over competitors who do not know or use it.
(b) The board or a local agency may disclose trade secrets received by the board or the local agency pursuant to this chapter to authorize representatives or other governmental agencies only in connection with the board's or local agency's responsibilities pursuant to this chapter. The board and the local agency shall establish procedures to ensure that these trade secrets are utilized only in connection with these responsibilities and are not otherwise disseminated without the consent of the person who provided the information to the board or the local agency.
(c) Any person providing information pursuant to Section 25286 shall, at the time of its submission, identify all information which the person believes is a trade secret. Any information or record not identified as a trade secret is available to the public, unless exempted from disclosure by other provisions of law.
(d) Where the local agency, by ordinance, provides an alternative to the listing of a substance which is a trade secret, the person storing that substance shall provide the identification of the material directly to the board pursuant to this section.


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Bird Girl and the Man Who Followed the Sun follows in this bestselling tradition. Rooted in the ancient legends of Alaska's Athabaskan Indians, it tells the stories of two adventurers who decide to leave the safety of their respective tribes. Bird Girl is a headstrong young woman who learned early on the skills of a hunter. When told that she must end her forays and take up the traditional role of wife and mother, she defies her family's expectations and confidently takes off to brave life on her own. Daagoo is a dreamer, curious about the world beyond. Longing to know what happens to the sun in winter, he sets out on a quest to find the legendary "Land of the Sun." Their stories interweave and intersect as they each face the many dangers and challenges of life alone in the wilderness. In the end, both learn that the search for individualism often comes at a high price, but that it is a price well worth paying, for through this quest comes the beginning of true wisdom.
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cam liden wrote:i used to have that same problem before i bought a layout blind. Ducks and geese usually do not like to land to close to field edges or woods. They are too susceptible to predators that way. Always try to set up in the exact spot that you saw them when scouting, which, for me anyway, is usually more in the center of the field. If you dont have layout blinds, you can get one of those beach lawn chairs and camo it and then throw some stubble on top of it. You can get some of them to come in close enough on the edge of a field, but i think that was your problem.
Mainiac wrote:Either get yourself a layout blind or spend some time in your scouting searching for the entrance point of the field.Ducks but more I think geese,tend to enter a field from the same area each time.By setting up your spread here you'll be in the flight path of most of the birds.
As for circling ducks I too agree it was because of you're proximity to the tree line.To fix that without going to layout blinds you need to set your decoys out at 40 yards.Leave a large landing area in the middle of your dekes.This gives the ducks room to circle in range while their concentration is away from your blind site.I always use some type of motion decoy too.Mojos are great but often windsock decoys work better.
Also try not to call when the ducks are directly over you.their hearing is very good.They can pinpoint your location by your calling.
fishfurlife wrote:Don't mean to interject on the layout blind part of this topic, but you don't have to have a layout to field hunt. Save yourself at least 100 bucks and go get some burlap, a couple cans of camo spray paint and some twine.
cam liden wrote:i Ducks and geese usually do not like to land to close to field edges or woods. They are too susceptible to predators that way.
higgin1225 wrote:I agree with all of the above. We have found that especially later in the season instead of putting your layouts in the traditional wind at your back, edge of spread locations, we move the blinds off to one side where the ducks are crossing right to left into the hole. Now they are looking at your decoys, mojo's etc. instead of the layout blinds.
rabbitdundied wrote: I use my mojos in places I don't want birds to land.
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Filing a Suit Affecting the Parent Child Relationship (SAPCR)
A Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (called a SAPCR) can be filed by a parent or other authorized person to ask for a child custody, visitation, child support and medical support order.
Note: If you are the child's parent and paternity of the child has not been legally established, you should file a Paternity case (instead of a SAPCR) to ask for a child custody, visitation, child support and medical support order. Click here for Paternity case instructions and forms. If you're not sure whether paternity of your child has been legally established, click here to read Texas Paternity Law: Frequently Asked Questions.
Find INSTRUCTIONS & FORMS that can be used to file a SAPCR below. Read the INSTRUCTIONS first!
Try to talk to a lawyer before you file anything. Talking with a laywer now can save you time and money in the long run. Call the Lawyer Referral Information Service at 1-800-252-9690 for help finding a private lawyer or, if you are poor, a free Legal Aid program. You may also go to www.TexasLawHelp.org and click on "Find Legal Help."
If there has been violence or you feel unsafe, call the Family Violence Legal Line at 1-800-374-HOPE (4873) for free advice.
● Instructions: SAPCR: Custody, Visitation & Support When You're Not Divorcing
FORMS filed by the Petitioner to start the case:
- Petition in Suit Affecting the Parent Child Relationship
- Vital Statistics Form - Information on Suit Affecting the Family Relationship (Must be printed on one page – front and back. A hard copy of this form may be available at your District Clerk's Office.)
- Out-of-State Party Declaration (only if you or another person named as a party in your case live outside of Texas)
FORMS filed by the Respondent:
- Waiver of Service or Answer
- Out-of-State Party Declaration (only if you or another person named as a party in your case live outside of Texas)
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Fill out one of the following Custody Order forms:
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Tar Heels In the NBA Update
by Megan Morketter, GoHeels.com
North Carolina has an all-time high of 17 former Tar Heels playing in the NBA this season, many of whom are playing key roles with a variety of teams. GoHeels.com will update Carolina fans on a weekly basis on how UNC alums have played in the last week.
Harrison Barnes, Golden State Warriors: Barnes combined for 34 points and 11 rebounds over his last three games. The rookie forward shot 6-of-7 from the field as the Warriors bested the Detroit Pistons.
Vince Carter, Dallas Mavericks: Facing the Oklahoma City Thunder, Carter shot 60 percent from beyond the arc to contribute to his 18 point total. He added four rebounds and two assists, but the Mavericks dropped the contest, 107-101.
Ed Davis, Memphis Grizzlies: Davis averaged 3.3 points and three rebounds across the Grizzlies' last three games. His team topped the L.A. Clippers, but fell to the Denver Nuggets and the Utah Jazz.
Wayne Ellington, Cleveland Cavaliers: Ellington put up 21 points versus the San Antonio Spurs, shooting 4-of-7 from three-point land. The Cavaliers were overpowered by the Spurs, 119-113.
Raymond Felton, New York Knicks: Against the Clippers, the veteran point guard tallied 16 points with a 9-2 assists-to-turnover ratio. The previous game, Felton recorded 11 points along with three assists and three steals. The Knicks were unable to come up with a win, falling to the Clippers, 93-80, and the Portland Trailblazers, 105-90.
Danny Green, San Antonio Spurs: Green averaged 8.7 points, three assists and 2.7 rebounds across the Spurs' last three games. His team triumphed over the Cavaliers and Mavericks but could not stand up to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Tyler Hansbrough, Indiana Pacers: Hansbrough put together 15 points and 13 rebounds as the Pacers defeated the Timberwolves but dropped by narrow margins to the L.A. Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers.
Brendan Haywood, Charlotte Bobcats: With 10 points, Haywood had his second double-digit scoring game of the season as his team took on the Washington Wizards. He shot 5-of-7 from the field and grabbed seven rebounds, but the Bobcats lost, 104-87.
John Henson, Milwaukee Bucks: Henson had a slow week, combining for five points and six rebounds over the Bucks' last two games.
Antawn Jamison, L.A. Lakers: Jamison amassed 27 points and pulled down nine rebounds to contribute to the Lakers' 113-102 win over the Sacramento Kings. The previous game, the veteran logged 17 points and seven defensive rebounds as his team outlasted the Pacers.
Ty Lawson, Denver Nuggets: Lawson's best performance last week came in the victory over the Phoenix Suns when the point guard scored 19 points alongside a 6-1 assist-to-turnover ratio.
Kendall Marshall, Phoenix Suns: Versus the Houston Rockets, the rookie point guard recorded 10 points and a career-high six assists with two steals.
Jerry Stackhouse, Brooklyn Nets: Suffering from a stiff neck, Stackhouse has not played since Jan. 26. His status remains day-to-day.
Rasheed Wallace, New York Knicks: Wallace is still nursing a stress reaction and chronic condition in his left foot. The forward/center has not played since Dec. 13.
Marvin Williams, Utah Jazz: Williams totaled 14 points, six rebounds and four assists in his team's victory over the Pistons.
Brandan Wright, Dallas Mavericks: Wright averaged 10.3 points and 6.7 rebounds last week as the Mavericks defeated the Cavaliers but fell to the Spurs and the Thunder.
Tyler Zeller, Cleveland Cavaliers: Zeller recorded his fifth double-double of the season with 10 points and 10 rebounds against the Mavericks.


text: Educators should lead in implementing new standards and assessments Paul TonerMTA President As members and union leaders, we are all familiar with the stereotype that teachers' unions are only concerned with salaries, benefits and grievances. We are also aware that this stereotype is wrong. I have always believed that the union should be leading the profession, and I have advocated for us to play that role. As a union of professional educators, we are equally concerned with improving the profession and the quality of education for our students. That is why NEA President Dennis Van Roekel has called upon educators to work to make sure that every local association not only works on contract and grievance issues, but also has a strong group of members who are focused on the professional issues we are facing, such as new evaluations, developing district-determined measures, implementing the Common Core State Standards and preparing for the new Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers tests. Over the past year, our organization has spent a great deal of time on educator evaluation, but as many MTA members know by now, the Common Core standards and PARCC tests are at the heart of the instructional changes we are seeing in our schools. The rollout of these two initiatives provides our state and local associations with a perfect opportunity to demonstrate to our members and the public the role of the union in promoting excellent instruction and assessment. The CCSS are voluntary national standards in English language arts and mathematics. To date, 45 states, the District of Columbia, Department of Defense schools and four territories have agreed to adopt them. In 2011, the standards were adopted as the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, with the addition of pre-kindergarten standards. Districts should already have begun aligning their curricula with the new frameworks. If yours hasn't done so, time is of the essence. Affected educators should insist that adequate time and resources be devoted to making sure that what they are teaching matches what their students are expected to learn and be able to do. In the spring of 2014, Massachusetts and 13 other states will be field-testing PARCC tests to measure student performance relative to the standards. In Massachusetts, the PARCC tests may eventually replace the MCAS tests in ELA and math. If that happens, students will have to pass PARCC tests to graduate from high school, and student growth percentiles will be incorporated into educator evaluation and school accountability systems. So the CCSS and the PARCC tests matter. It's important to get this right. Fortunately, the teacher voice has been prominent in the development of both the CCSS and the assessment system. The NEA and the American Federation of Teachers were partners in the creation of the standards, as were the International Reading Association, the National Council of Teachers of English and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. In Massachusetts, the CCSS have not represented a dramatic change because our state's standards were considered among the best in the country and were relied upon heavily in developing the national ones. Arguments for the CCSS include: State standards have been widely criticized for being "a mile wide and an inch deep." The CCSS developers looked at standards in other countries that have superior student performance and found that they generally cover fewer topics but in greater depth. The Common Core standards do the same. State standards vary widely. Students in some states are being held to lower standards than others. Lower expectations result in lower achievement. The hope is that establishing high standards for all students will lead to better performance by low-achieving students and help narrow achievement gaps. We live in a highly mobile country and a globalized economy. It makes sense for students to be learning subjects in the same sequence so they aren't repeating some topics – or missing others – if they move to another state while in school. It also makes sense to prepare them for college and careers in the 21st century, no matter where they live. The biggest objection to adopting the CCSS in Massachusetts has come from the Pioneer Institute, which expressed concern that our state's high standards would be lowered. State education officials pledged that they would not take part if the national standards were lower than ours, and the feedback we hear from most classroom teachers is that the new frameworks do not lower standards. After commissioning an independent comparison between the former state standards and the CCSS, the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education voted to recommend adoption of the CCSS. The standards call on students to master both content and important learning processes. For example, only a limited number of specific literary texts are listed in the standards, giving teachers and schools the latitude to incorporate their own materials. The CCSS also have literacy links to history, social studies, science and technology. The standards emphasize reading, writing and speaking grounded in evidence from the texts, both literary and informational. Those skills cannot be "drilled" into students with test prep. The PARCC tests are billed as "next generation" assessments. According to the PARCC consortium, "In ELA/literacy, the PARCC assessments will look much deeper at student writing abilities and critical-thinking skills. … In math, students will have to solve complex problems, show their work, and demonstrate how they solved the problem. Unlike pencil-and-paper bubble tests, these new assessments will more closely resemble high-quality classroom work." Understanding the new standards and developing curricula and the lesson plans to address them take time. That is why in June, the NEA and the AFT joined a dozen other national education groups in calling for a moratorium of at least one year on any high-stakes decisions being made based on new assessments pegged to the new standards. They made this call after New York and Florida began using new evaluation procedures that were heavily tied to student performance based on the new standards before all districts and teachers had aligned curricula and assessments to them. Massachusetts, thanks largely to the effective advocacy of MTA members, has avoided the use of student data in a high-stakes manner. Still, there is much to be done now and in the coming years to align instruction with the new standards and assessments. At the national and state levels, we will continue our work to make sure that timelines and expectations are reasonable and that resources are available to support your work. Your local association should be at the forefront in advocating for the professional development, common planning time and individual preparation time you need to help your students become proficient in standards that aim to make sure all students are ready for college or a career when they graduate from high school. 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"I talked to an advance scout that told me if Joey Votto and Albert Pujols were on the same team he'd advise his team to do the unthinkable...pitch around Votto to get to Pujols." - Buster Olney, ESPN
Definitely confusion about JFK among officials. Some say bomb some say not.
Both sad and scary. Thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families.
Fox is also saying that they have a "person of interest" in custody
Interesting.... MSNBC had a female voice say "hey guys, there a picture..." and then she got cut off, and the Chris Matthews says "we'll have more on that picture everyone is talking about..." and then he changed the subject
I guess everyone has concluded the JFK Library was not a bomb, but MSBNC saying there are 2 other confirmed bombs found. Not sure if they have been detonated.
I'm going to Boston next month, never been. I've always wanted to go to Fenway and we have a family trip scheduled. I'm still going but, this really makes you stop and pause for a moment.
This is the ol Left Hander rounding third and heading for home.
I am betting its a domestic terrorist that is upset that he owed taxes today.
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A very sad news to report, Apple co-founder and long time Apple CEO, has passed away earlier today after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
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PSL's in Section 513 Row 5 WNST area
Hi all. I posted my Section 513 row 5 seats (only 2 from the aisle) on the new PSL sale site the NFl has started for each team - and of course they take a cut. LOL. the seats split the uprights and are awesome. I'm asking 12,500 to be quite honest. Someone has offered me 9,000.
The deal is is that I do not have to sell them and am planning on attending the games as usual. However, I do now have a baby, and she comes first. If anyone can go higher than the offer I got (That is only for the PSL - still have to pay for the tickets too) I am willing to listen.
Thanks for reading and no big deal if no one wants them - I will be happy to continue my streak. Just throwing it out there. 513 and the WNST crowd are fantastic - you can stand and scream without worries! LOL
My e-mail is drdealware at yahoo.com if anyone happens to be interested. If not, see you all at the stadium. Ravens fans need only apply of course.
If you prefer to bid on them on the site where they're listed - log onto:
Mine is listing number 1694. Thanks for looking.
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Re: PSL's in Section 513 Row 5 WNST area
By the way, the Ravens seat license marketplace is extremely easy and you can list your PSL's for an indefinite amount of time. I recommend the service to anyone that is selling.Baltimore Football Championships
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E-Commerce Drives UPS 2Q Shipments Up 7.2 Percent, UPS 2Q EPS Increases 7.1 Percent
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Atlanta, July 29, 2014
U.S. Domestic Daily Packages Increased 7.4%I
International Export Shipments Climb 9.1% per Day
Supply Chain and Freight Segment Operating Profit Grows 11%
Full-Year Adjusted EPS Guidance Lowered to a Range of $4.90 to $5.00
Increases 2014 Expenditures for Capacity and Peak Projects to $175M
Recognizes Charge to Move Teamsters to Defined Contribution Healthcare Plans
UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.21 for the second quarter of 2014, a 7.1% improvement over the prior year period. E-commerce shipping in the U.S. and strong International Export growth contributed to a 7.2% increase in global package shipments.
As previously announced, the company completed the transfer of post-retirement liabilities for certain Teamster employees to defined contribution healthcare plans and recorded an after-tax charge of $665 million. On a reported basis, including this charge, second quarter diluted earnings per share decreased 57% to $0.49.
"The strong revenue growth this quarter is evidence that our portfolio resonates with customers, with more choosing UPS as their logistics provider," said Scott Davis, UPS chairman and CEO. "As we've said, 2014 is the year of investing for the customer. We are providing new capabilities and expanding capacity to ensure UPS meets the rapidly growing needs of the marketplace."
Cash Flow
For the six months ended June 30, UPS generated $1.0 billion in free cash flow. The company paid dividends of $1.2 billion, up 8.1% per share over the prior year, and repurchased 13.7 million shares for approximately $1.4 billion. Cash flow was reduced by the $2.3 billion payment made to transfer post-retirement healthcare liabilities for certain employees.
U.S. Domestic Package
U.S. Domestic revenue increased 5.2% to $8.7 billion. Daily package volume improved 7.4%, led by gains in UPS Ground and Deferred up 8.1% and 5.4%, respectively. Adjusted operating profit was $1.2 billion, up 3.0% over the prior year second quarter. Second quarter results reflect additional operating costs associated with rail service performance and investments made to enhance operational capabilities and expand network capacity.
On a reported basis, operating profit declined 82% to $209 million as a result of the post-retirement liability transfer previously mentioned.
Ground product growth was driven primarily by lightweight e-commerce shipments. UPS SurePost shipments increased more than 60% over the prior year period and accounted for about half of the total growth.
Total revenue per package declined 2.0% as base rates improvements were offset by customer and product mix. The rapid growth in UPS SurePost was the primary cause of the reduction, while growth from large enterprise accounts also weighed on yields.
International Package
International small package revenue climbed 6.2% or $190 million to $3.3 billion. Strong growth in Export shipments drove revenue expansion in the segment. Adjusted operating profit improved 4.4% to $471 million.
On a reported basis, operating profit declined $7 million to $444 million as a result of the post-retirement liability transfer previously mentioned.
Export shipments increased 9.1% over the prior year, with growth from all regions of the world. Europe led the way with daily shipment gains of more than 13% while Asia was up more than 6%. Non-U.S. Domestic products were 4.8% higher, driven by growth throughout Europe.
Revenue per package on a currency-neutral basis was down 1.7% from the prior year, driven by a 4% decline in Export yield. Non-premium products continued to outpace premium as customers seek low-cost alternatives. Double-digit gains in Pan-European shipments also lowered revenue per package.
Rapid shipment growth in Europe caused UPS to purchase additional short-term capacity at a premium from local service partners. As a result, the company experienced increased delivery and network expenses during the quarter.
Supply Chain & Freight
Supply Chain and Freight revenue increased 6.5% to $2.3 billion, resulting primarily from growth in the Forwarding and Distribution business units. Adjusted operating profit was 11% higher at $176 million, and operating margin expanded 30 basis points to 7.5%.
On a reported basis, operating profit dropped $65 million, down 41% as a result of the post-retirement liability transfer previously mentioned.
UPS Forwarding produced double-digit operating profit growth. Strong improvements at North American Air Freight, Brokerage and Ocean Freight were offset somewhat by a drop in International Air Freight. Market pricing on the key Asia to U.S. lane continues to put pressure on rates.
The Distribution business unit experienced high single-digit revenue growth as a result of gains from Retail and Healthcare customers. UPS continues to invest in expanding its global distribution footprint.
UPS Freight revenue was 5.5% higher, driven by a 4.1% increase in LTL revenue per hundredweight and tonnage gains of 1.6%. Operating profit and margin improved from the prior year, as the business unit continued to focus on profitable revenue opportunities.
The company announced plans to increase 2014 operating expense for capacity and peak related projects to a total of $175 million. Some of these expenditures include: expanded operations on the day after Thanksgiving, accelerated deployment of route optimization software (ORION), IT development, additional hub sorts and temporary capacity. While all the projects will improve peak season performance, many will provide benefits throughout the year.
"We are encouraged by the strong demand for UPS solutions around the world," said Kurt Kuehn, UPS chief financial officer. "As a result of this accelerated growth and our preparation for peak season, we are making investments in new capabilities and network capacity to ensure we meet customer expectations.
"These initiatives will increase operating expense this year, but will provide financial benefits for years to come," Kuehn continued. "As a result, we have lowered our expectations for adjusted diluted earnings per share to be in a range of $4.90 to $5.00, a 7-to-9% increase over 2013 adjusted results."
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text: The SR9C is a compact, while the Shield is a sub- compact. There's quite a difference in size between the two. If you can set them both together, you will see how different they are. They are both well made and reliable, but it comes down to personal choice as to which fits your needs best.


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well after recieveing some templates for sintra gauntlets,
i discovered that the angles were horribly off and it was impossible to work with.
i decided to make my own templates to start on my gantlets.
so with leftover scrap from making a cod piece i was able to make this,
a partially completed right gauntlet complete with machined dart (made by me also)
im very happy with the way it turned out and i especially like the double cuff design.
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When I found balance, happiness followed
As the "Just for Today" bookmark (M-12) says, "Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be." I now believe this statement to be true. For many years, however, I was only as happy as the situation was that day.
I don't have to pretend anymore
In my early recovery, "pretending" was one of my biggest problems. I was so lost in denial that I didn't even know that pretending was denial's big sister.
Making and keeping a commitment to myself
My first commitment to the program was a case of God doing for me what I couldn't do for myself. In turn, it has led me to all the commitments I have made over the years.
Facing lifelong denial
Trusting in God has often taken me to places I would not have taken myself. Let me tell you of one example. I was writing a story on the topic of enabling; only I didn't think I knew much about it. I went on-line and searched for content and definitions on enabling. I was surprised to learn not much information existed, but I did find Al‑Anon under resources. As I read from the Web site information, I discovered an office was located about three miles away from my new home. I looked up the hours and found there was a weekly meeting at 6 PM. I decided I would stop by after work, see what I could learn from the discussion, and ask someone for some information on enabling.


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text: Well since this the first time that I've started a thread in ages. Shame on me especially since I consider myself one of the forums original members right Roscoe..luv ya too boy. Well' word from sources around town is Josh Smith talks were very productive. I also have an I Snide source as well. Think sign and trade boys and girls. So would you rather have Josh Smith Or Dre. I washable to meet Iggy this season and what a nice, nice guy. I must say he andJavaleMcghee are good people. With that said, I am Keeping vigil thatBig Josh will sign on the dotted line after the moratorium ends. Just a I question for you knowledgeable pistons nba contract gurus. Would the pistons be Ina better position if they had amnestied Ben Gordon rather than giving up a first round draft pick?


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This delightful, tastefully furnished, 19th-century holiday cottage is in a beautiful, quiet location within a conservation village with a lovely chalk stream running through the garden. The woodburner is wonderful in winter, and the streamside garden with dining area and BBQ is enjoyable in summer.
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Welcome to the world of family history !
To start off learning how to climb your family tree I recommend that you work through the lessons in the order listed below These lessons should help you trace your family back to at least to the early 1800's.
1. Tracing Your Family History
Once your have completed all five beginner lessons and browsed section 6 for magazines and books you will find useful then simply chose the lesson on whichever subject you need to know more about.
Some people might find they have military ancestors and others have folk who travelled abroad, whatever they did you will need to know what records are available so that you can find out more about their lives.
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A one-degree change in temperature doesn't sound like much, but it could mark the difference between life and death for Australia's mountain pygmy possum. For this little guy—about 5.5 inches in size, weighing only 0.4 to 1.8 ounces—climate change, not natural predators, is public enemy number one.
The possums, also known as Burramys parvus, hibernate in rock piles for six months of the year when snow covers the mountains above New South Wales and Victoria. Linda Broome is a senior researcher at the National Parks and Wildlife Service in New South Wales who has studied the possums for years. As a result of her research, she came to the realization that with a one-degree change in temperature, the snow field was going to disappear.
"The snow cover is extremely important to the Burramys because it provides them with insulation," Michael Archer, a paleontologist and naturalist at the University of New South Wales who has worked with Broome, tells TakePart. "The temperatures in those alpine zones get well below zero, and if there's not an insulating blanket of snow, the cold will penetrate the cracks in the boulder field where the Burramys live, and the possums won't survive."
As a solution, Archer, Broome, and others are working to establish a breeding colony in the lowland rainforests and reacclimate the possums—whose numbers have dwindled to between 2,000 and 2,600—to a climate similar to the one where their ancestors used to live. "It's a most interesting, timely project and I think a global first in terms of using the fossil record to save a climate-change endangered mammal," says Archer.
"Through our research, we've been monitoring the early fossil records going back 25 million years for virtually every group of vertebrates in Australia and this gives us slices in time all the way from 25 million years ago up to the present," says Archer. "So we have an extraordinary resource to chart how things are changing through time in response to two-and-a-half cycles of climate change that have occurred over that period in Australia."
As a result, Archer explains that researchers can predict what's going to happen in Australia when climate change occurs because they've already seen in the fossil record what happens when similar changes have occurred in the past.
"The problem is that all the Burramys anyone knows about are confined to the alpine zone of Victoria and New South Wales above the snow line," says Archer. "That seemed to be okay years ago. But then of course, climate change started to become an issue and this is something we've been aware of for about 15 years."
Archer goes on to explain that, "As this concern was beginning to grow, we were simultaneously documenting what we understood about the history of this group over the last 25 million years. Many of the fossils were discovered in communities that were formed in lowland rainforest areas so completely different from the environment where we find the living Burramys. Given that this lineage had 25 million years of its comfort zone in these lowland rainforests it seemed probable that the living animal had followed the rainforest up the mountain and then climate change stranded it there."
So 15 years ago, Archer suggested to a group of ecologists that they think about translocating the animal—an idea he says they thought was pretty absurd at the time. "But I pointed out that all the evidence we had from the fossil record indicated that where the Burramys is today is at one extreme end of the potential adaptive resilience of this lineage. Normally they'd be much more comfortable in a cool, temperate rainforest."
While some people are skeptical that the possum could adapt and find a proper food source in the lowlands—their current diet of moths and mountain plums doesn't exist there—Archer is more confident of their ability to adapt.
"It's very typical of Australian animals," he says, "they're all opportunistic omnivores. If they can't find the food they love, they'll love whatever food they can eat. That has been the key to survival for many groups of animals in Australia and I have no doubt the Burramys will find more than enough food choices to entice them in the lowland rainforest. And in the breeding facility we'll introduce them to the kinds of foods that were part of their ancestral heritage."
Archer adds that he believes the resilience of our living animals is vastly underestimated by modern biologists. "Until these kind of projects are done, or until the fossil record is much better understood, we're going to make assumptions about the requirements modern species have that are probably inappropriate," he says.
"Many of these species, as the fossil records increasingly demonstrate, can live in areas other than the ones currently threatened by climate change," says Archer. "Translocation is going to become an extremely important tool. The Burramys' example in Australia will be leading the parade in this way. If we can demonstrate that this works, then I think we'll be turning to other climate-change threatened environments and asking what else in those environments might help species survive elsewhere."
Unfortunately, Archer says that while enough money has been raised to start the facility—which will also do research on what the possums will need when they're released into their new lowlands environment—they don't have the funds to complete it.
If you'd like to show climate change who's the boss, you can help out by donating to the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife.
Related Stories on TakePart:
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Arsène Wenger believes football's image was tarnished by the nature of Real Madrid's midweek red cards.
Jose Mourinho's team were cruising to a 4-0 Champions League win over Ajax when two of their players - Xabi Alonso and Sergio Ramos - were sent off for blatant time-wasting in the final minutes.
Madrid have been accused of orchestrating the two dismissals to ensure their two players were not suspended for the knockout stages. Instead, Alonso and Ramos will serve their bans in the meaningless final group game against Auxerre.
A UEFA disciplinary unit are deciding whether Madrid have a case to answer and Wenger believes that sanctions should be imposed for clubs who deliberately manipulate the rules over suspensions.
"I do not want to see that," he said. "It's a pity to see that from a big club. When you see that, overall, it gives a very bad image of our game that we don't want.
"I respect Real Madrid for their quality, what they are doing [on the pitch], but if it's Real Madrid or somebody else, you don't want to see that on a football pitch.
"It's always the same: on a football pitch, you want to respect people who pay money to watch a football game. What they want is to watch football, not to watch these kinds of things.
"If it's Arsenal or Real Madrid, or anybody else, you don't want to accept that."
It's easy to see how managers can bend the rules to ensure key players are free from suspension ahead of big matches. So has Wenger ever contemplated it himself?
"You never say that it doesn't cross you mind, and you have to be completely honest about it.
"It crosses your mind if you play two games later the biggest game of the season and you have a meaningless game just after and the players can be suspended.
"But I think what happened the other night is the best demonstration that you should not consider it because it looks, frankly, terrible."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


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|I am a Gm mechanic , but I still love my old fords before 67 . My dad had a 66 tbird with a 428 engine that would lift off and fly at the drop of a gas pedal . I looked into one of my old shop manuals and mabe this will help . In 1964 Thunderbird had a standard 390 4v engine , in the serial no on the top of your block it should have a Z in the no , if its a Q or and R , look at the side of your engine block just above the oil pan if you see 3 large bolts on each side of your engine you have a 427 Thunderbird V8 , the 427 cam in 2 and 4v versions . if your code doesn't match these codes it may be older or newer than a 64 model but if its a 64 engine it will be one of these 3 codes to be in a bird . a 64 352 is an x code . As far as eyeballing the Fe ford engines the 6 main bearing cap bolts through the side of the block is a dead give away to a cross bolted 427 but the 390 , 352 , 360 , 361 ,428 and a couple of other big truck engines all look about the same and are almost identical . If you have the no off the block dont hesitate to email me and I will look it up for you . firstname.lastname@example.com
1964 T-Bird motor ID
How do I read the codes on the motor to verify it is a 390 4V and not a pickup motor.
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r.e.m., Augie March, Sleepy Jackson, Little Birdy, Richard Clapton, The Thrills all on the MP3 player this week.
I like NEW AGE and JAZZ mostly, try either of these or WORLD MUSIC sometime and see the possibilities.
Annette:Have you tried www.shoutcast.com yet? I hope you do and let me know what you think after :) I have it playing now. Just FYI: sometimes they cue up songs that seem way out of genre, but it is rare and given our interest in music, I'd think you'd enjoy a new song tossed in there even if the category is off. I have listened to shoutcast LONGER than Beemaster.com (not just the forum but my site going on 11 years) has been around - wow.


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Hi everyone,
I havent' posted anything on this board for what seems like a really long time. Let's just say my daughter's Kid Captain Rex costume took way more time than I anticipated, and she outgrew it. Oh well, that's what kids do. They grow.
Back to my reason for posting.
I think this helmet may be a Don Post. (See the copyright stamp). I had NO IDEA it would warp so easily. It was in our bonus room during the hot South Carolina summer and the rest is history. Here's a link the pix. The crack was there before it was warped from the heat.
Picasa Web Albums - 10830662633437104... - Boba Fett Helmet#
My questions are basically: is this thing salvageable? If so, how would I do it? How much time, effort and money etc. would be involved? As some of you know, I have some basic scratch-building skills, but nothing advanced like any vacuum-forming or sculpting skills.
As always input is appreciated.
BTW, I've thought about just making it a "Post-Sarlaac Pit" helmet.


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In the past 50 years, Dubai has gone from being a small trading outpost to one of the world's most modern, wealthy cities. It's a place where you can experience the pinnacles of luxury and 5-star dining, but also more down to earth traditions and leisure activities. Book a flight to Dubai with Qatar Airways to discover the heart of the United Arab Emirates.
Dubai's history is the story of a small desert settlement that has been transformed into a global hub for business and tourism. You can discover this story for yourself during your trip to Dubai at the Dubai Museum on Al-Fahidi Street. Delve deeper by exploring the souqs and traditional Arabian buildings in the historic Bur Dubai area of the city.
Another entirely different side of the city awaits in Deira, where you can visit the bustling Gold Souq with its glittering gems, and the aromatic perfume and spice souqs. The real highlight of a trip to Dubai though is the chance to ascend to the top of the world's tallest building, the 828m Burj Khalifa. If you've got a real head for heights, Dubai also boasts almost two-dozen of the world's top 100 tallest buildings providing panoramic views of this unique location.
Though it's probably better known for exclusive shopping, Dubai has plenty of art and culture to experience too. A good place to discover some of the best is at the 'art night' in Gate Village at the Dubai International Financial Centre. There are also numerous festivals throughout the year, such as Dubai International Jazz Festival in February and the cookery events at Taste of Dubai. What's more? There's even a festival dedicated to shopping!
If you feel the need to momentarily escape from the towering glass skyline during your trip to Dubai, there are plenty of tour operators that can whisk you away for a desert safari. Alternatively, take a cruise or head down to the beach for some watersports.
Dubai is home to an ever-growing number of Michelin-starred celebrity chefs and 5-star restaurants.
In terms of cuisine, eating in Dubai is as international as the city itself. Of course, there are plenty of restaurants where you can sample Middle Eastern favourites such as falafel, hummus and richly varied mezzes. But you'll also find the very best of French, Italian and Asian cuisines here as well.
Dubai is a shopaholic's paradise, and the city is home to the world's largest shopping mall. The Dubai Mall has more than 1,200 shops, almost 200 food outlets and even a three-storey aquarium that 30,000 marine creatures call home. Some people travel to Dubai just to indulge their senses and their bank accounts at this consumerist haven.
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|Since heat can dry up a house, in Asia we put a tub of water in every room to give some moisture to the air. Maybe you can try this and see if it helps (put a bucket of water in every room) before trying a pricey humidifier.
I would think an e-collar would contribute to OCD...imagine you have a mosquito bite and someone ties your hands.
I would be concerned with a compromised immune system...this started 1.5 months ago...am I correct that he had his rabies shot somewhere around that time.
Was he on any spot on flea/tick/heartworm treatments too?
There is pupy after puppy after puppy on the threads that all seem to be around 5 months and all have itchyskinitis...coincidence?
Make a solution of organic raw apple cider vinegar - 50/50 with water - even make the water saline by boiling cup water and 1/4 tsp. of sea salt - this will balance the ph of the skin to fend off bacteria, help w/the itchies AND it's non toxic.
Boost immunity with seacure or bovine colostrum to repair damage of vaccine induced immno suppression and then the immune system can take care of the toxic load of the pesticides
It seems partly OCD
Will definitely swing by Petco and pick up the Sulfadene on my way home today, thanks for the recommendation!
It seems partly OCD, try an e-collar (Elizabethan collar) so he can't chew himself, and/or some Hot spot medication - Sulfadene - Sulfodene Skin Medication for Dogs - Epinions.com
is my favorite for Hot spots, it works fast. The dog won't lick/chew while it's on there.
Itchy Scratchy Puppy
Our 7 month baby Kaiser has been itching for the past month and a half or so. He started by chewing a nickle-sized bald spot on his side, so we made a vet trip. No fleas, vet did a skin scrape and no mange, diagnosis was dry itchy skin. We got a little bottle of weak steroid/antibiotic something to spray on the spot for a week and started him on Omegaderm packets in his food. Still itchy and with a new bald spot (but the Omegaderm has his coat super silky and soft!), so another vet trip and we came home with Genesis spray. Did the full course and yup, still itchy. Benadryl? Still itchy. He goes to the groomer every two weeks for a moisturizing bath, good brushing, and a nail clip, which helps for a day or so, then back to itchy. If we catch him chewing we can give him the "leave it" command and he'll stop, until we leave the room.
In the middle of all this we transitioned him from Blue Buffalo Large Breed Puppy Chicken to Blue Buffalo Wilderness Duck. No change, still itchy, but he's never shown signs of food allergies anyway.
Then we had a warm week and we turned the heater off. Bam. Different dog. No itchies. Took him 10-12 hours to calm down with the chewing, but after that he was golden. Until we turned the heater back on.
We're now trying vitamin E oil on the spots he's chewed bald, twice a day, on the advice of our groomer. It does seem to help immediately when we apply it, and for 1-2 hours after. Should we bite the bullet and buy a nice humidifier? Wait and see if the vitamin e works? Haul him back to the vet? Buy parkas and turn off the heat (you think I'm joking)? What can we do to get my handsome boy's skin and coat back to normal?!
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