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Brass Preparation And Management
Brass Preparation And Management
By John W. Lewis
©Copyright 2009, Precision Shooting
I have to believe that brass preparation and management is important to most, if not all, of the readers of this magazine. High quality brass that has been well prepared is considered vital by competitors to achieve small groups and high scores.
Hand turning tool set up ready to cut. The hand that would hold the cutting tool is out of the view for photographic clarity.
Most of the time and effort spent on cartridge case preparation is in neck turning. Achieving concentricity with exact desired neck wall thickness requires high quality tooling, knowledge, and time. It is a very good bet that most competitors today do that job with hand tools perhaps assisted with some sort of drive mechanism like a rechargeable power screwdriver. Case necks can also be turned with a lathe.
Case has been pressed on to the spud by the tailstock ram and the case holder is being removed. The reverse of this sequence is used to remove the case from the spud. Lathe toolpost is out of the way for photographic clarity.
I have used both methods over the past fifteen years with good results. This preparation is fussy work, so batches were usually held to twenty, occasionally up to forty pieces, as I needed them. That number of cases would usually take me through a benchrest season, as I was lucky to get to three matches and the Super Shoot in one year.
Cutter set up for neck turning. The leading edge of the cutter is aligned to the case shoulder. Needle oiler is shown in position for lubricating the cut.
I have recently finished neck turning just under five hundred cases using both methods. As a retiree I had the time and was interested in a comparison of the results of the two techniques with regard to time spent and accuracy achieved. Two different cartridge cases were prepared: 6PPC and a .243 long neck wildcat. The 6PPC cases (190 each) were cut using a hand tool and the .243 cases (298 each) were turned in the lathe.
300 of the slightly less than 500 cases turned.
The hand turning technique will be briefly touched upon. Most bench shooters are familiar with this method and Dick Wright some years back wrote in Precision Shooting what I consider to be the definitive article on that subject.
As a case drive mechanism I used Sinclair (PS advertiser) case holding chuck which would normally be used in a power screwdriver or drill. The Sinclair tool was held in the lathe chuck and used with a spindle speed of 140 RPM. There is always some wobble in the case with this setup and the low spindle speed allowed the hand holding the cutter to oscillate with the case. The hand tool shown in the photograph is one of a batch I made some years ago for myself, my son, and some friends. It is just a basic copy of the Marquart style of tool with a few small changes in the set and adjusting screws nothing fancy. The cutter is a one quarter inch cobalt lathe bit ground with a radius on the actual cutting surface and a short angle on the leading edge to match the case shoulder. The arbor, that the case rotates on, is carbide ground to .242" by my friend Larry Egan. Carbide seems to resist picking up brass much better than hardened steel.
The 220 Russian Lapua case necks were expanded up in a Hornady 6PPC full-length size die. The expander plug in this die is elliptical and does a nice smooth job on the neck. The cases were then forced on and off a .243" arbor (lathe turned) to correctly fit the .242" carbide arbor on the hand cutting tool. This last step gives a close fit on the hand tool arbor while allowing the case to rotate with a light drag. Imperial die wax was applied inside the case neck with a Q-Tip during forming. Marine Pal oil was used on the arbor and outside neck surface during cutting. Marine Pal oil is very much like Kroil but has a very low odor. Much as I like Kroil, I cannot abide the smell. At the above-mentioned RPM the hand tool cutter was run slowly up to the shoulder (just marking the shoulder junction) and fed slowly back off of the neck. A nice smooth curled chip is produced going in to the shoulder and very fine fuzz is produced coming off of the neck. The radius on the cutter very closely matches the shoulder junction on the case. If there is a small doughnut left in the case I dont care. No load combination I use has the base of the bullet anywhere near the shoulder junction. If the tool radius is too small, the neck-shoulder junction could be seriously weakened. That situation could leave the weakened cartridge neck stuck in the rifle during a match (a situation such as this will do amazing things to a shooters blood pressure). Some competitors do this neck turning in two steps, taking a very fine pass with a second tool. So far, a one step procedure has worked satisfactorily for me. In fact, one step turning with a hand tool is boring. Doing this twice would probably wig me completely out.
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Posted 20 December 2012 - 09:56 AM ( #1 )
I've decided to make one myself but it's taking a long time since every baby needs 24 hours to grow to an adult.
So far I'm busy with the girls and this is what I got:
To get Lovelitchi you have to have a perfect care. So feed her enough, play enough games and stuff.
To get Moriritchi I only fed her candy, played no games and gave her no food. I felt kinda guilty for keeping her hungry like that though.
To get the special character Meloditchi you have to feed her regularly and only playgames. A LOT of games before she turns into an adult.
Now I am hoping to get the last female character, Watawatatchi.
I am trying to only feed her and not to play any games and no candy giving. And if that doesn't work I don't know how to get her.
If anyone has any idea on how to get Watawatatchi, please help ^^
I will do the same for the boys as well when I have the time.
Does anyone else have something to share about the Tamagotchi Nano?
Started20 Dec 2012
Last Post26 Feb 2013
Posted 21 December 2012 - 08:22 AM ( #2 )
So I am clueless how to get Watawatatchi
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Posted 21 December 2012 - 11:22 AM ( #3 )
Posted 21 December 2012 - 04:15 PM ( #4 )
Posted 23 December 2012 - 11:31 AM ( #5 )
Right now I had a baby boy and I fed it only candy and I indeed got the other special character Spacetchi ^^
I'll play with it some more before I do another reset
Posted 15 January 2013 - 03:22 AM ( #6 )
Posted 15 January 2013 - 07:58 AM ( #7 )
A care miss is when your tama calls for attention, but you don't care for it until the attention icon is lit off.
I've heard a few people use the term 'care misses' and am unsure as to what this actually means. Sorry to answer a question with a question...Ron Swanson style.
Edited by Jokus, 15 January 2013 - 07:59 AM.

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Clipping Coupons on Wall Street
Wall Street headhunter Daniel Arbeeny drove to Fairway Market in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn on a recent Sunday to buy discounted salmon for $5.99 a pound. "They have a circular that they leave in front of the buildings in my neighborhood," says Arbeeny, 49, who lives in nearby Cobble Hill and also shops at Costco. He hasn't always been bargain-minded. While declining to give specifics, Arbeeny, managing principal at CMF Partners, says executive-search veterans like him who work with hedge funds and banks had been able to make about $500,000 in a good year.
Recently, his income has "gone down tremendously," he says, and he no longer goes on annual ski trips to Whistler, Tahoe, or Aspen. He's learned to appreciate supermarket circulars, keeping an eye out for good prices on his favorite cereal, Wheat Chex. "We sit there, and I look through all of them to find out where it's worth going," he says. "Wow, did I waste a lot of money."
While that's not what "clipping coupons" has traditionally meant on Wall Street, it's becoming the new reality. Smaller bonus checks hitting employee bank accounts across the financial-services industry in recent weeks are making it hard to maintain the lifestyles that workers are accustomed to, according to interviews with bankers and their accountants, therapists, advisers, and headhunters. "People who don't have money don't understand the stress," says Alan Dlugash, a partner at accounting firm Marks Paneth & Shron in New York who specializes in financial planning for the wealthy. He's spending more time talking with Wall Street clients about their expenses, telling them "you don't have to cut that—but if you don't cut that, then you've got to cut this," he says. "They say, 'But I can't.' And I say, 'But you must.' "
Facing a slump in revenue from investment banking and trading, Wall Street firms have trimmed 2011 discretionary pay. Wall Street's cash bonus pool fell by 14 percent last year, to $19.7 billion, the lowest since 2008, according to projections by New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. At Goldman Sachs Group and Barclays Capital, the cuts were at least 25 percent. Cash bonuses were capped at $125,000 at Morgan Stanley. "It's a disaster," says Ilana Weinstein, chief executive officer of New York-based search firm IDW Group. "The entire construct of compensation has changed."
Wall Street's shrinking paychecks would still look good to most Americans. Median household income in 2010 was $49,445, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, lower than the previous year. The percentage of Americans living in poverty climbed to 15.1 percent, the highest level in almost two decades. Wall Street executives are not finding consolation in their relative good fortune, says M. Todd Henderson, a University of Chicago law professor who's teaching a seminar on executive compensation. "Yes, terminal diseases are worse than getting the flu," he says. "But you suffer when you get the flu."
Comfortable New Yorkers assessing their discomforts is at least as old as Edith Wharton's 1905 novel The House of Mirth, whose heroine, Lily Bart, said "the only way not to think about money is to have a great deal of it." Michael Sonnenfeldt, founder of a New York peer-learning group for investors called Tiger 21, says members, most with a net worth of at least $10 million, are thinking about money much more these days. They have been forced to "reexamine lots of assumptions about how grand their life would be." While they aren't suffering the way the unemployed are, he says, "for many people of wealth, they've had a crushing setback as well."
Sonnenfeldt describes a widespread feeling of "malaise" and a "paralysis that doesn't allow one to believe that generally things are going to get better" among his members, who pay $30,000 a year to be part of the group. That malaise is shared by Andrew Schiff, marketing director for Euro Pacific Capital, where his brother is CEO. With a lower bonus, he earned $350,000 last year. While that's enough to put him in the country's top 1 percent by income, and he "wouldn't want to whine," he says it doesn't cover his family's private-school tuition, Kent (Conn.) summer rental, and the upgrade they would like from their 1,200-square-foot Brooklyn apartment. "I feel stuck," Schiff says. "The New York that I wanted to have is still just beyond my reach."
His family rents the lower duplex of a brownstone in Cobble Hill, where his two children share a room. His 10-year-old daughter is a student at $32,000-a-year Poly Prep Country Day School in Brooklyn. His 7-year-old son will apply in a few years. "I can't imagine what I'm going to do," Schiff says. "I'm crammed into 1,200 square feet. I don't have a dishwasher." What he wants: "The stuff that I always thought, growing up, that successful parents had."
Hans Kullberg, 27, a trader at Wyckoff (N.J.) hedge fund Falcon Management who says he earns about $150,000 a year, also is adjusting his expectations. After graduating from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 2006, he spent a $10,000 signing bonus from Citigroup on a six-week trip to South America. Last May he vacationed in India for 10 days. In August he went to a bachelor party in Ibiza, spending $3,000 on the three-day trip. In January he was in Las Vegas for another bachelor party. Lately, however, he's been cutting back. Last month a friend invited him on a trip to Mardi Gras in New Orleans. The friend was going to be a judge in a wet T-shirt contest, Kullberg says. He turned down the offer. It was "the most financially prudent thing to do," he says. "I'm not totally sure now about what I'm going to get paid this year."


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Discussion in 'NFL Zone' started by Kilyin, Sep 13, 2012.
Nelson with the drop.
Cutler sacked with a loss of 10.
Wow. The corner covering the slot reciever against GB isn't even in the screen.
Yeah that was bad bad coverage.
I hope Bears win 21 - 14 with Rodgers getting 500 yards passing 2TDs and Jordy Nelson having 5 lost fumbles
(Have Rodgers and bears defense in FF)
Green Bay first 3 and out...
Chicago first 3 and out...
Nice Sack!
Rodgers sacked.
Rodgers loses the ball.
empty hand syndrome.
Ugly game so far :laugh1: :laugh1:
Very sloppy start.
Packers offense looking very mortal this year, had to have a ST TD to really make it a game against the 9ers.
I cannot wait to play Jay Cutler. Seems like I'm saying that every time I see him play.
Clay Matthews is a beast.
Just give Forte the ball, Chicago's pass protection is garbage.
Another punt.
Cutler has zero time in the pocket. Gonna need a ST/Turnover type of game to win.
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Here is one idea for getting lettuce and other greens all winter by growing indoors
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Reusing Pots and Containers
You can do it - just clean them first. Here are some tips from Iowa State Extension - its a little old, but it all still applies!
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I have an Aquatica for my Canon 5D Mark II.
If you are in the actual business of photography it pays to have the best port. I have some small scratches on my acrylic port that I have been using for several years and they don't affect the image at all so yours must be pretty deep. I have used a soft cover that I can quickly release to protect it. It takes an additional second or two but it has spared me the issues you have encountered. In a place like Truk I wouldn't have a problem because most of the shots would have been somewhat staged (i.e. had time to set up the shot) and thus not an issue. A place like Palau where pelagics come and go quickly it can be different story unless you are hanging out at a place like Blue Corner and strapped in due to currents with the big fish coming and going. I only get two to three weeks of diving a year so I can't compare what your time under water is but like I said I haven't had the small scratches affect the photos.
The acrylic dome tends to cause the dome side to float up and was putting some stress on my wrists until I added weight in a funky kind of arrangement set up by the folks at Cathy Church's dive center. It's a pain but it works. With glass you don't need as much weight if at all but then the glass requires somewhat more float support. The one thing when diving I have done is to have the camera in my right hand with neutral buoyancy and pull the unit behind me to somewhat protect it also (while in more open spaces). The strobe are tucked in tight and easy to flare out when I do this to save a little time. It also cuts down on the drag. In tight spaces I have the unit in front of me since I sometimes use the focusing lights to act as a flashlight as I travel through wrecks or caverns. It gives me better control when the unit is neutral in my opinion.
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Where is the range report on that piece anyway, Jason?
This is a discussion on Why the .380 won't protect you within the Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; You know what I seem to have meant......
You know what I seem to have meant...
Where is the range report on that piece anyway, Jason?
just wait a few miniutes and the fried chicken will kill him first
Does this mean that losing weight can be bad for your health?
Somewhat related to this whole penetration debate is a case I had a while back where a .40s&w round entered a persons neck on the left side and never exited. Lodged an inch short of exiting the right side. Measure the width of your own neck and you get the idea.
I've also seen a 44 mag round at less than 3 feet enter dead center sternum and not exit the torso. Lodged in rib cage behind left lung.
Real life ballistics. No guarantees. Heavy and fast. I want the odds in my favor.
May you be in Heaven before the Devil knows you're dead
He's kidding. I mean, he's kidding, right?
I carry a 380 because it's my gun and my neck. Now, it may not be the ONLY thing I carry.....
Judging by the picture. If he pulls a knife its probably just to cut a piece of his chicken.
Great thread. I'm excited to be here.
Giving the OP benefit of the doubt, there's not much fat in front of the sternum, knees, center of face.
Hey, now... That chicken is Hot... AND TASTY... What more could a fat guy on a bench want? The best course of action here is not to carry a BUG to your .380, but an extra bucket of Hot and Tasty Chicken. If you really want to be tactically sound, get a sharpie and write "& Crispy" on the box.
"Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect every one who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are ruined." -Obligatory Founding Father Quote
I detected a bit of Fat bashing in the OP.
I carry flat-nosed fmj in my 380. Under-penetration isn't an issue even with your standard practice ammo which will pass clean through a 20" block of ballistic gel and keep going. Buffalo Bore 100gr hardcast fmj will pass through 30"+. So as long as I do my part(proper shot placement), 380 WILL protect me.
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Commentary: Without attitudinal and structural changes among not the women investigated but those who initiated the investigation, this mistake and others like it will be repeated.
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Government community service contracts : restraining abuse of power
McGregor-Lowndes, Myles & McBratney, Amanda (2011) Government community service contracts : restraining abuse of power. Public Law Review, 22(4), pp. 279-297.
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The use of grant contracts to deliver community services is now a significant feature of all Australian government administrations. These contracts are the primary instrument governing the provision of such services to citizens and are largely outside the usual parliamentary review mechanisms and constraints. This article examines the extent of the erosion of fundamental constitutional principles facilitated by the use of private contracts, by applying the principles used in scrutiny of delegated legislation to standard form federal and State community service contracts. It reveals extensive executive power which, if the relationship were founded in legislative instruments rather than in private contract, would have to be justified to Parliament at least and possibly not tolerated.
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Unto You Is Born
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"Unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord" (Luke 2:11).
This is the greatest pronouncement the world has ever heard. It brought forth the hallelujahs of heaven, and stirred the hearts of men to both enmity and adoration. The Babe cradled in the manger at Bethlehem was a child of destiny. The task He was given to do far exceeded the ability of any man. He was born to meet the great need of mankind. He came to seek and to save the lost! (Luke 19:10).
The entire world was under the sentence of judgment because of sin. Would this cause all men to perish? What could prevent such a catastrophe? Read again the angelic message: "Unto you is born … a Saviour." How could this baby be a Saviour? He was the Christ, the Son of the living God, who appeared in "the fulness of time" (Galatians 4:4) to "put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself" (Hebrews 9:26). He was born to die!
When you were born, the hope of your parents was that you would be happy, or successful, or make a name for the family. When you pass into eternity people would then say, "He was a fine person and will be missed by all." But Jesus was born, and so named, because "He shall save His people from their sins" (Matthew 1:21)—yes, you from your sins!
The sin of man demands the judgment of God. At Calvary, when wicked men nailed the Son of God upon a cross, sin had reached its utmost bounds. No sin could be greater. Man's guilt was fully exposed, and you were represented in that guilt along with all mankind. Could anything now save unrighteous man from the righteous judgment of God? Yes! and the answer is in the very Man on the cross—the Babe that was born to die! He suffered and exhausted the just judgment of God as a Substitute for you! He "was delivered for our offenses, and was raised again for our justification" (Romans 4:25).
All mankind could be saved by this work He accomplished (1 John 2:2)—the greatest achievement this world will ever know. Alas, many are not saved because this Saviour is refused and neglected just as much now as He was when here on earth. However, every person who confesses to God that he or she is a lost, ruined sinner and believes that Jesus died to pay for his or her sins will eternally benefit from Christ's work of redemption.
Let me ask, Will you be the next sinner to accept such great salvation? "For by grace are ye saved, through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God" (Ephesians 2:8).
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Congrats Thumper. Many "temp" positions turn into full time offers. Keep on keepin on!!!
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Congrats Thumper. Many "temp" positions turn into full time offers. Keep on keepin on!!!
It sure is funny how things work... been unemployed for over a year, I finally get an interview and a temporary job offer with the V.A. (good through September) and I literally no more than finish accepting the temporary job and within 10 minutes I get a call for another job interview for a full time job with the State! Feast or Famine! :rofl:
I said yes to the interview but doubt I'll make it as it will conflict with my new job... we'll see though. :wink:
It's yours. Believe it! Temp is great. Foot in the door and on your way.
Better to have too many jobs than not enough.
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Congratulations. I'm currently waiting to hear back from an interview myself. Hope all works out for you.
QUOTE=Thumper;1474392]I'm praying that the Lord pour out His grace on you bro! :wink:[/QUOTE]
Yay!!!!!!! Thumper!!!!!!!!!!way !!!!!!!to!!!!!!!!!go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading."
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Awesome Thumper!
Fantastic, Thumper. I hope that you get the full time job. I'm sure that the other folks would understand, and if not, too bad, you need to do what's best for you. I'll keep you in my prayers.


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Artie (Billy Crystal) is the sports announcer for the Fresno, CA minor league baseball team. At the end of the season when he is suddenly let go due to the team's reorganization, he and his wife Diane (Bette Midler) get a call from their daughter Alice (Marisa Tomei) in Atlanta. She and her husband Phil (Tom Everett Scott), a computer application inventor, are going away for several days and want the grandparents to take care of their three children. Besides, the other gr … [Read more...]
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Lux contemporary det lakeside home with WIFI and ENCLOSED timberdecking available 4 hol rental overlooking glorious lagoon- for weekend/short breaks, honeymooners, family holidays, ultimate boys/girly getaways, walkers, birdwatchers, young and old, keep fit enthusiasts, runners. Great place for people seeking convalescence. Situated on one of the largest and most glorious lakes renowned for overwintering wildfowl in the Southwest on the Lower Mill Estate. Lower Mill Estate has a beautiful Spa with indoor/outdoor pools, sauna, steam room, gym, tennis courts 450 acres and includes 2 SSSI. 7 private lakes for boating and fishing (you can even fish on your own doorstep).Kids playground and trampoline. In the surrounding Water Park Area there is an extensive range of water sports available, fishing, golf and horse riding. Bikes can be hired locally. The house has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and sleeps 8 adults in comfort. The Lower Mill Estate is 6 miles from Cirencester. 30min from Cheltenham.
Facilities Onsite: The exclusive Art Spa is available solely to Clearwater Residents. Guests are issued with passes on arrival by our Agent. The Spa offers 3 pools - one indoor pool, one outdoor pool, one Eco pool (offering you the opportunity to swim amongst the lilies!), hi tech gym, sauna, steam room, hammock, reading room. Treatments are available in the Artspa at an additional cost. The Estate also provides you with tennis courts, fishing, 2 childrens' playgrounds, small farm with hens and goats and a farm shop which offers organic produce, fresh croissants, wine, chocolate - all of life's necessities! - together with newspapers. What more could you wish for during your break away! The Estate includes a 450 acre private nature reserve with bird watching hides, meadow and lakeside walks. Sailing, windsurfing, kayaking easily accessible - from the banks of our property.
Rules of the Estate: Please do not feed any wild animals or wildfowl.
If you plan to fish please read the Fishing rules first - these are provided by our Agent.
Canoes, sails boats and wind surfers only on Somerford Lagoon.
Estate has a closed period on Somerford Lagoon to protect the wildlife from 1st October - 31 March and no boats are allowed on the Lake during this period.
No Fireworks - the wildlife is easily scared - there is a big organised display at New Year.
Speed Limit 10mph on the Estate - please be aware as children playing and pedestrians walking throughout the Estate
Please use your allocated parking space - directly outside the property. The Agent will show you. Any other cars must be parked in the designated overflow car park areas.
Please note the safety rules in the pools, saunas and play areas. Children must be accompanied by adults at all times
Be aware that the areas around houses are private, please do not walk around houses or borrow/use equipment belonging to others.
Nearest Travel Links: Kemble Airport - 15 km; Bristol Airport 90 kms; Heathrow Airport - very easily accessible 100 kms.
Kemble Station - 5 kms (from Paddington). Taxis can easily be arranged. Fast trains take 75 minutes. Kemble is the main Paddington to Cheltenham Spa Route.
From Junction 5 of M25 to Lower Mill Estate, Somerford Keynes approx time of journey 1 hour 40 minutes (providing no traffic).
How to get there: Junction 15 Swindon. Then North on A419 to Cirencester. Turn left to B4696 Spine Road, signposted to South Cerney. Go straight ahead to staggered Crossroads. Go straight over crossroads, following signs to Somerford Keynes. After one and a half miles turn left down Mill Lane. Drive down Mill Lane and enter the Estate through the wooden gates - you will need the code to access these gates. Available from our Agent.
Cirencester - nearest town - 10 kms.
Kemble - 5 kms.
Highgrove - 5 kms.
Hi Ania, all tidied up and heading home after a fantastic trip this weekend. Thank you for a wonderful stay
We had a wonderful stay in this modern and spacious house. It was for a 30th birthday weekend with 8 people and there was plenty of room for all. The kitchen is very well equipped and we were able to cook with ease.
The house is in a beautiful location right on the lakeside with easy access to the excellent spa and pool facilities.
We were able to go for a 5k trail walk around the area and there were lots of things to see and do.
It was a restful and enjoyable weekend and our only complaint was that we couldn't stay longer!
We visited Dawnchorus in the Costwolds over the bank holiday weekend to celebrate a 30th Birthday.
Dawnchorus is an absolutely fantastic house in a very beautiful setting. The key-coded gate and key lock make arrival and departure very easy and there were freshly laundered towels and bedding in the house.
The house itself is incredibly spacious with a huge kitchen with island and dining table that can seat 8-10 people. We laughed the hours away eating and drinking and playing the many board games available in the house.
The open plan lounge has floor to ceiling sliding doors which lead onto a gated patio right next to the shores of the huge Somerford Lagoon. There is an oil-drum style BBQ on the patio and large table and chairs. In the evenings, the gas fire can be lit in the living room and you can sit around it watching TV or chatting.
The master bedroom is incredible, with a 4-poster bed and floor to ceiling sliding doors that overlook the lagoon. You can wake up to the sound of nature and views over the lake and it is absolutely fantastic.
The spa on-site is fantastic, with the black granite swimming pool and steam/sauna. The treatments are fantastic too. In the local area the Bakers Arms is within walking distance and the Wild Duck in Ewen is a fantastic pub/restaurant to have Sunday lunch. We also visited South Cerney Golf Club for a round and the village itself is beautiful.
Overall, Lower Mill Estate is a fantastic place to get away from the hustle and bustle of London life and I could not recommend Dawnchorus any more highly. We shall be returning.
Overall a lovely peaceful Christmas break in beautiful surroundings. The accommodation is very spacious and excellently equiped, although the TV system could do with updating. The spa is a wonderful bonus - swimming outside in a heated floodlit pool on a December evening - perfect! Any problems or queries were dealt with swiftly and quickly resolved. Thank you.
I had such an amazing week! Very beautiful estate with a fabulous spa and lots to do including wonderful walks, kayaking, swimming (in the lake and swimming pools) and cycling. The house was lovely with the most incredible views. Absolutely nothing can be faulted!!! Thank you for such a brilliant week.
The house is very well presented, and the surrounding lakes are beautiful. The Spa is great and has everything on offer, even a "eco-pool"! Very cool - so to speak!
I'll be back.
The house was exactly what we'd hoped it would be: bright, clean and well equipped for two families on holiday together. The owners were very responsive when we had a problem with the hot water.
The site was great - the kids loved the pools and the freedom to roam, as well as the ducks who regularly came to visit.
We liked it so much, we're returning next year!
The detached lakeside property WITH WIFI is built in the heart of a privately owned Nature Reserve overlooking the Somerford Lagoon. Set within Lower Mill Estate, Cotswolds near Cirencester. 500 acres of unspoilt countryside. Activities on Estate: tennis, kayaking, sailing, fishing, boating, birdwatching, swimming, gym, walking.
Cirencester - Nearest Shopping centre. 10 mins away.
Cotswolds Water Park - within walking distance
Heelis - National Trust - 9 miles (postcode SN2 2NA)
Chedworth Roman Villa - 11 miles (postcode GL54 3LJ)
The Buscot Old Parsonage - 11 miles (SN & 8DQ)
The Buscot & Colehill Estates - 12 miles (SN6 )
Lodge Park & Sherbourne Estate (GL54 3PP)
Buscot Park - 12 miles away (SN7 8BU)
Little Fleece Bookshop (GL6 6QQ)
Woodchester Park (GL10 3TS)
Bath - 1 hours drive
Indoor Play centre - Magic Land - Swindon
Bowling: Multiscreen Cinema and large shopping centre - Swindon
Macarthur Designer Discount Outlets - Junction 16, M4
30 mins Cheltenha
Other Activities: walking, bird watching, kayaking, cable water skiing, cycling, lakeside relaxation
Golf: Less than 15 minutes walk from the Estate. Oaksey
Ski: Water skiing/ additional water sports available at Cotswolds Water Park - within walking distance
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£775 weekend break (all 2 night breaks). £845 for a 3 night stay out of peak periods
Prices include linen and laundry, pre/post departure cleaning, exclusive free access to the Spa (Agent will provide membership cards on arrival), Welcome pack available at £35 - Waitrose hamper offering fresh bread, butter, cheese, fruit juice, biscuits, fresh flowers, bottle of wine.
50% deposit required to secure booking together with a Securities Deposit of £250 - fully refundable - to cover any breakages and damages. This is normally refunded following inventory check on departure within one week of departure and is payable to the Agent.. Remaining 50% payable 6 weeks prior to arrival. A weekend break is £850


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PITTSBURGH—Bobby Engram, who played 14 years as a receiver in the National Football League following a decorated career at Penn State, has been named the wide receivers coach at the University of Pittsburgh, it was announced today by Pitt head coach Paul Chryst.
Engram joins the Panthers after serving as an offensive assistant this past season with the San Francisco 49ers, who won 14 games and the NFC West title en route to the NFC Championship game.
"Bobby Engram is an outstanding addition to our staff," Chryst said. "I'm really excited that our players will have the opportunity to learn and benefit from Bobby's tremendous experience and knowledge of the game. He will be a great teacher on the field and make an even greater impact on our players off the field."
Engram's NFL career spanned from 1996-2009 and included stints with the Chicago Bears (1996-2000), Seattle Seahawks (2001-08) and Kansas City Chiefs (2009). In 176 career regular-season games, he compiled 650 receptions for 7,751 yards and 35 touchdowns. Engram also played in nine NFL postseason contests, including Super Bowl XL when as a member of the Seahawks he had six catches for 70 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In 2005, he was Seattle's recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award.
Engram is the most prolific and decorated pass catcher in Penn State history. He was a three-time All-American and three-time All-Big Ten selection from 1993-95, helping the Nittany Lions to a 31-5 record during that span. In 1994, Engram was the inaugural recipient of the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's top receiver after catching 52 passes for 1,029 yards (19.8 avg.).
Nearly two decades after his final collegiate season, Engram still ranks as the Nittany Lions' all-time leader in receiving yards (3,026), receiving touchdowns (31) and 100-yard receiving games (16). He is second in receptions (167) behind Deon Butler (179).
Engram is the only player in Penn State history to compile 1,000 receiving yards in a season, a feat he accomplished twice during his career (1994 and 1995). He also ranks second in school history with 786 career punt return yards.
A native of Camden, S.C., Engram and his wife Deanna have two daughters, Bobbi and Phoebe, and two sons, Dean and Trey.
Engram serves as a spokesperson for the United Way and established the "Bobby Engram Foundation," which aids in the research of sickle cell anemia.
Chryst has now filled eight of the nine positions on his coaching staff. Those appointments include:
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I wrote this article which appeared in the December 2011 issue of the Irish Marketing Journal (IMJ)
Finding your brand's voice on the world's largest social network
We've all come across them, those 'zombie' Facebook Pages that were set up by well-intentioned marketing folk or business owners, but that now exist only as silent monuments to their creators' social media aspirations. Initially they were approached by their owners with great gusto, albeit perhaps with little direction, but as time passed and the expected benefits weren't forthcoming quickly enough, they were abandoned.
So how do you, as a business owner or marketer, avoid falling into this trap?
For many, a change in mindset will be necessary – there will be a need to move beyond the 'Like', to set realistic goals and most importantly to begin to think in terms of how to grow and sustain meaningful engagement with the target audience, based on your business and communications objectives.
Set measurable objectives
All marketing activity must be linked back to a business objective and social media is no exception. Is it your intention to use Facebook to boost awareness of your brand and to help attract new customers? Will it be a platform to engage with existing customers, to build loyalty or perhaps as a customer service channel? Or do you plan to join the growing number of companies that are selling through Facebook shops?
The perceived low barrier to social media entry has sometimes enticed brands to jump in without setting measurable objectives. There is a cost though, so if doesn't add value to your customers or company, then a re-evaluation of your social media strategy is required.
Develop a Content and Posting Strategy
A documented content plan and posting strategy will act as a roadmap to your social media success. Spending time developing this plan will help to ensure that you consistently produce relevant and engaging content, thus avoiding situations you are forced to hurriedly muster up topics to post about – a very common pitfall.
For example, it's important to include in your plan a significant number of posts that have been crafted to encourage dialogue with your fans. Dialogue and interaction are fundamental to maintaining a good Edgerank score. Edgerank is the algorithm that Facebook uses to determine what posts people see in their news feed. What this means is that if people do not interact with your posts, over time they will be less likely to see them in their Newsfeed and you effectively become invisible.
What is your Facebook Personality?
It is important to develop and use a consistent tone of voice and personality when you are posting on your Page. The type of question that you should be asking yourself is "What would my brand sound like if it were a person?". It's important to also consider your positioning, target audience and existing brand guidelines etc.
Give People a Reason to Like You
This may seem like an obvious point but it's sometimes overlooked – for example if you are very close to a brand, product or service might you assume that others are as interested in it as you. With so many Pages vying for peoples' attention on Facebook, it is vital that you give them a good reason to 'Like' you. Is your content funny or entertaining? Does is feature promotions and competitions? For example, during the last World Cup, Pizza Hut Delivery (client) offered their Facebook fans free Pizzas for every goal scored against France. Will your Page be seen as a helpful resource? Can you offer exclusive content to your Facebook fans as a reward for 'Liking' you? Several major international brands including Jameson Irish Whiskey (client) and Heineken have, for instance, used Facebook to preview upcoming TV adverts.
Adding Value with Apps
The potential of Facebook for marketers can be expanded beyond its native functionality by the use of custom applications. These have become fairly ubiquitous in recent times with both the quality, functionality and usefulness varying greatly. Aside from the draw (and some would argue time-wasting ability) of the likes of Farmville and Mafia Wars, savvy brand have been using Facebook apps to create meaningful experience for their customers. Recently Intel attracted the attention of millions of users around the world with its 'Museum of Me' Facebook Connect App which pulled in photos and content from users' Facebook profiles and presented them in the form of a virtual museum. Such was the viral popularity of the app that over 1 million hits were achieved in the first week with no separate paid-for advertising.
Facebook apps are also the preferred way to run competitions on the Facebook platform without breaking Facebook's strict rules prohibiting the use of 'native functionality' to run competitions. For example, Dundrum Shopping Centre (client) use their 'Dundrum Delights' CMS based competition app as a cost-effective way of growing and engaging their fan base.
The potential of Facebook to create value for brands and customers alike is undeniable. However success will depend on forward planning, knowing your audience, creativity & technical know-how along with some good of fashioned hard work.
A big trend in 2011 has been the implementation of e-commerce on Facebook. App based stores have been springing up on the Pages of many local and global brands, proving how closely social media can be linked to actual sales. With over 2 million Irish Facebook users, it makes sense for both brands and consumers that this convenient facility is available. In many cases brands offer their Facebook customers exclusive 'Facebook only' discounts or promotions to reward loyal followers.
Proctor & Gamble were first off the mark with their Pampers Facebook Store which offered consumers the facility to buy baby nappies through an f-commerce app.
Closer to home the mobile phone network Meteor, living up to their 'Your Social Network' tag line, were the first mobile provider in Ireland to embrace F-commerce. ICAN was asked to develop Meteor's Facebook shop late last year. Consumers can now view a range of Meteor phones & compare specifications before going on to complete their purchase directly from the Facebook page. Transactions are completed via Meteor's online store ensuring safety & security, but the purchaser never has to leave Facebook. And, they are given an extra €10 credit free as an incentive for using the shop! In addition to purchasing handsets, people can use Facebook's share functionality to post updates (with images & comments) into their News Feed to tell their friends what they've found thus exposing new potential customers to the Meteor brand through their friends' social graphs.
In a highly competitive marketplace, this functionality undoubtedly gives Meteor a competitive edge and it is also great news for the consumer, they are now able to post details of a potential purchase to their news feed and ask their friends for feedback or advice.
For brands, the benefits of f-commerce, aside from direct sales, can be measured in terms of a deeper understanding of their users purchasing habits, more engaged fans and increased word-of-mouth. Expect to see a lot more Irish brand adopting f-commerce next year.
Facebook Ads
There are over 2 million Facebook users in Ireland – this equates to over 65% of the entire online population. With a potential reach of this magnitude it's no wonder that Facebook Ads have become so popular with Irish businesses of all sizes.
Facebook Ads are usually paid for on a cost per click (CPC) basis and aside from demographic targeting, the ads can also be targeted on a hyper granular level. For instance you can target users with particular interests, users who like certain pages, friends of users who already like you page and you can even show ads to your fans on their birthday. This all results in very low wastage for advertisers as the ads are seen only by relevant people and paid for only when one of these people clicks on the ad.
Facebook has released a number of new ad formats of late, one of the most powerful being the Sponsored Story. The power of this type of ad stems from the ability to bring social context to the ads by highlighting word-of-mouth recommendations. For example, if a user checks-in at a Place or Likes a Page, the Page owner can amplify this event by using Sponsored Stories to display the event to the user's friends, not in the News Feed (where is could be easily missed) but in the Ad space in the right hand column of the Facebook Page. The user's friends are much more likely to interact with the ad because of this implied recommendation.
A study from Nielsen shows that on average, people are 68% more likely to remember seeing an ad with social context than without, twice as likely to remember the ad's message and four times as likely to purchase.


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OutKast's André Benjamin stars as Jimi Hendrix in this revealing biopic from Academy Award-winning writer-director John Ridley ("12 Years A Slave"). Covering a year in Hendrix's life from 1966-67 as an unknown backup guitarist playing New York's Cheetah Club to making his mark in London's music scene up until his Monterey Pop triumph, the film presents an intimate portrait of the sensitive young musician on the verge of becoming a rock legend.
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Mulled White-Wine Sangria
Punch is easier to prepare than individual cocktails -- especially when entertaining a crowd.
- Servings: 12
Source: Martha Stewart Living, December 2008
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup honey, preferably orange-blossom
- Zest of 2 lemons, cut into long strips
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
- 4 whole star anise
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 12 whole cloves
- 2 bottles dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
- 1 cup orange Muscat, such as Essencia
- 1 Golden Delicious apple, cored, halved, and thinly sliced
- 1 Bartlett pear, cored, halved, and thinly sliced
- 2 lemons, preferably Meyer, thinly sliced crosswise
- 12 kumquats, thinly sliced crosswise
Bring water, honey, lemon zest and juice, star anise, cinnamon sticks, and cloves to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes.
To serve cold: Mix spice mixture, wines, and fruit in a large pitcher. Cover, and refrigerate overnight. Transfer to a large punch bowl, and serve with ice. To serve hot: Heat spice mixture and wines in a large pot over low heat until heated through. Add fruit, and divide among mugs.


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Fujifilm has launched two new camera models for its 2013 range: the Fujifilm S8400W bridge camera and the rugged, colorful compact Fujifilm FinePix XP200.
The FinePix S8400W has a 24-1,056mm, 44x zoom lens with a maximum aperture range of f/2.9 to f/6.5. There's also optical image stabilization and a Super Macro mode that lets you shoot subjects that are just 0.39 inch from the lens. There's a 16-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, sensitivity through ISO 12,800, 1080/60i video capture, a 10 fps continuous shooting mode and WiFi. You can preview images on the 3-inch, 460k-dot LCD or the 201k-dot electronic viewfinder. Comes in black and ships in May for $350.
FinePix S8400W key features:
- FUJINON super zoom Lens (24mm wide-angle, fast apertures of F2.9 to F6.5)
- 1/2.3" 16MP BSI-CMOS sensor:
- Autofocus speed of 0.3 second
- Continuous shooting; 10fps (max 10frames, full resolution), 60fps (max 60 frames, image size 1280 × 960) ,120fps (max 60 frames, image size 640 × 480)
- Start-up time of 1.0 second
- Shooting interval time of 0.5 second
- Wireless Image Transfer to smartphones and tablets
- Full HD movie 1080i/60 fps with stereo sound and slow-motion capture at 480fps
- Bright 3.0" LCD screen (460K-dot)
- Electronic viewfinder (201K-dot)
- Super Macro to 0.39"
- Manual exposure control (P/S/A/M modes)
- Dual zoom control
- Advanced Filters
- nstant zoom and Zoom Bracketing
- 4 x AA alkaline batteries with approximately 300 shot battery life
The rugged Fujifilm FinePix XP200 is an ultra-resilient waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof and dustproof colorful compact Available with red, purple, yellow, green, blue and orange glossy finishes, this rugged camera packs a 16-megapixel CMOS sensor with image stabilization, a 28-140mm lens, 3-inch, 920k-dot LCD, a 10-frames-per-second continuous shooting mode, 1080/60i video and built-in WiFi for pushing pics to a companion app. It's waterproof to 50 feet, freezeproof to 14 degrees Fahrenheit (-10°C) and shockproof to 6.6-foot drops.
FinePix XP200 key features:
- Waterproof to 50ft
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- Freezeproof to 14°F/-10ºC
- 1/2.3" 16MP CMOS sensor
- 5x optical zoom (10x total using Intelligent Digital zoom)
- CMOS-shift image stabilization
- 3.0" LCD screen with anti-reflective coating
- Wireless Image Transfer to smartphones and tablets
- Full HD movie recording and a dedicated 'Movie Recording Button'
- 10fps continuous shooting mode at full resolution (max 9 frames) with dedicated 'Burst Mode Button'
- High speed multi-frame processing – record two shots or more at different exposures and then combine them to achieve High Dynamic Range (HDR) shots with natural contrast that preserves details in the highlights and shadows.
- Motion Panorama 360 – create a 360º panoramic shot by selecting the mode, pressing the shutter button and spinning around in a circle.
- Individual Shutter 3D – create fun images with a 3D effect by combining two shots taken from slightly different angles.
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In the beginning we thought we could live in harmony. They brought us new ways to farm from their planet. They also gave us new materials to work with, which we needed in this depression we were in. They said they just needed a home and their knowledge was an exchange for that. Life was good, if not a bit tense, for the first few years. Then lots of people started going missing. Lots of conspiracies cropped up about the new visitors, but nothing substantial. Nothing a gumshoe like me could use. I spent my nights chasing dead ends and whiskey neats with more of the same. All I had anymore were lost dames and a pocket full of trouble. I had nothing personal against the visitors, they just seemed to always be in the wrong place at the wrong time. I finished my whiskey and headed down to the encampment to question a few out of towners about a nice little number that was last seen round there. I got the standard reply, "Not around here, but I'll let ya know." I knew they were hiding something but I didn't know what. As I was walking back to the dump of an office I call home, I saw a couple of them trying real hard not to be noticed. I tailed them for a couple of blocks, they headed for a joint known to be a cathouse for their kind. I thought it was a dead end until I saw my dame stumbling out. A couple of visitors scooped her up and put her in a car. That road went straight out of town and this didn't look good for the doll.
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If you win instant win games, what time of day do you usually enter? I've been trying to win pepperidge farm coupon but I can't and it seems like I should! Should I always enter in the morning or should I rotate the time of day? Any strategies?
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Sweepers by nature are *always* looking for a free lunch, but if you value your time over your $$$, then upgrading to PLUS at less than a dime a day gives you the best bang for your $$$!
Winning times for instant win sweeps are pre-determined and randomly seeded throughout the term of the sweep. Any games associated with the sweep have no bearing - skip 'em if you can, as they don't effect whether you win or not. Usually, the first person to enter on or after one of the pre-determined winning times is the winner. Occasionally, there are exceptions, so it's important to read the rules.
If a winning time occurs when few people are entering - say 3AM for example - you might have a slightly better chance to be the first person to enter on or after that time.
Remember time zones. Most sweeps are set to Eastern Standard Time. If you live on the west coast, 12PM is the same as 3AM Eastern Standard Time. Once again, read the rules & you'll find the governing time zone.
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Ruby made it to Texas for her 4 months of pro training. I struggled for quite a while with sending her at a younger age (4 months on Christmas) but I've read both sides of the argument and the trainer seemed to be very straightforward with why it's a great idea to start them young as well.
Matt Johnson (DuckWater Retreivers) is the trainer and he seems like a very solid choice. I got the reference from the boards here so thanks for that. He had a great year last year and from what I was able to gather has a great reputation in the business. It's not easy to leave your dog with a guy whom you barely know and then on top of that give him a big fat check and trust that he will do the job but I felt in my gut that he was the right choice and a man of his word. After meeting him in person it was obvious he loves what he does and is good at it.
I will plan a trip to Texas in a couple of months to work with him for a few days but most of our time together will be sometime in May when he brings her back. In the meantime I will talk to him about what I should/could be doing to prepare. Looking at joining a local club to help continue the training.
The timeline seems perfect. January - May in Texas, May - October MN continued training, October OPENER - dead ducks and happy retriever
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Men who took erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra were more likely to become infected with sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS, U.S. researchers reported on Monday.
This infection rate was higher even in the year before the men got their prescriptions filled, which suggests the risky behavior came first, the researchers reported in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
The study shows that even middle-aged men need advice about spreading and catching STDs, especially AIDS, which is deadly and incurable, Dr. Anupam Jena of Harvard Medical School in Boston and colleagues wrote.
"Users of ED (erectile dysfunction) drugs had higher rates of HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis in the 12 months before filling their first ED drug prescription, although only HIV and chlamydia were statistically significant in this period," Jena's team wrote.
"At a minimum, use of ED drugs seems to correlate with higher-risk sexual behavior, either in the number or type of sexual encounters."
Jena and colleagues looked at the health insurance records of 33,968 men with at least one prescription for an ED drug and more than 1 million men without a prescription, searching billing codes for STDs.
Rates of HIV per 100,000 men in the previous year were 66.5 for men who did not get an ED drug but 147.2 for men who did. Rates of chlamydia where almost triple for men who took an ED drug -- 41 per 100,000 compared to 15 per 100,000 for men not using the drugs.
Erectile dysfunction drugs are popular and include Pfizer's Viagra, known generically as sildenafil, vardenafil, sold under the brand name Levitra by GlaxoSmithKline and Eli Lilly and Co's Cialis, known generically as tadalafil.
They all belong to a class called phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors and they work by increasing blood flow. Continued...


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Current state and future
Many of you wonder why there haven't been updates since late February — the reason is that I've joined a new startup company where immediately I have started to work on heavy development relevant to my expertise.
I'm glad for this new job, considering that 99% of the installed instances of Winulator were pirated and unfortunately it is seems that it is not possible for me to use Winulator as a sole source of income.
Because of this new job, currently I am able to allocate very little time to Winulator — it is likely that support for new games (and fixes for the older ones) will be delayed considerably. I would still post updates on any changes regarding Winulator.
Thanks for your support.
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The proposal by LÜPS for the Energy Center, Woodchips Energy Plant at the the convent of arch abbey St. Ottilien aims to stand out from the existing, architecturally less appealing buildings. Above a massive concrete architrave block, a transparent facade arises, made from frame-less polycarbonate sheets, allowing a view onto the wooden branch-like structure inside the building. Lying in the north of the convent grounds, between agriculture and hen-houses, the energetic project finds its importance represented by the impression one gets of the newly constructed building. More images and architects' description after the break.
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Halperin demonstrates how not to report on Obama's school speech "controversy"
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Is there any accusation that could be made about President Obama that Beltway reporters wouldn't be willing to credulously report? Is there anything that would make them frame their reporting of those accusations around the premise that the charges are ridiculous? Today, Time's Mark Halperin suggests there is not.
Under the headline "Student Speech Courts Controversy," Halperin writes: "Critics accuse the president of imposing a political agenda on children during next week's address." That is how he has decided to frame the conservative movement's bizarre, unhinged attack on the President of the United States for his terrifying plan to… tell the nation's students that it's important to stay in school and work hard. It's a "Controversy"! The president has "critics"! Are their criticisms legitimate? Who knows! There's a link to an AP article on the "controversy" if you actually want some of those dreadful details.
It's worth noting that in claiming their criticisms hinge on fears that Obama is planning to "impos[e] a political agenda on children," Halperin is significantly soft-peddling the lunatic whack-a-doo tin-foil conspiracy nut nature of conservatives' complaints. They aren't saying Obama will teach kids about the importance of universal health care or stopping global warming – they're accusing the president of engaging in Maoist indoctrination in an attempt to create his own Hitler Youth.
There is something wrong with these people. As long as Beltway reporters like Halperin keep treating their complaints as valid, they will maintain a hold on our discourse that prevents serious discussion of actual issues. And no, reporting that "critics" say that Obama is planning to indoctrinate students but the Obama administration denies it does not suffice. Resorting to "he said/she said" journalism when one side's claims are blatantly ridiculous is just pathetic.
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text: Mercedes-Benz is taking on the premium compact segment with its new A-Class and has revealed its model range and (UK) pricing ahead of the 2012 vehicle launch there so regard this as a guide only. The A-Class will be launched in five variants, including an AMG version. The model range below should give South African customers an idea of the kit and specifications when the new model eventually arrives on our shores. Pricing is in rand equivalent from the pound - expect things to be rather higher in SA with VAT and various import taxes.BASE MODEL - R247 963The A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY petrol is available with a six-speed manual and includes a 20 CD/radio multimedia unit a with 5.8-inch colour display. The multimedia unit has MP3, WMA and aux and USB compatibility.STEP UP TO SEThe SE version builds on the standard kit of the A 180 but adds a body-colour grille, tweaked suspension and 16-inch 10-spoked alloy rims. The cabin has sports seats, a leather steering-wheel and fabric trim.The SE is available as both A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY petrol (90kW) and A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (81kW). The diesel variants have emissions ratings from 98g CO2/km making it the Mercedes-Benz to emit less than 100g/km CO2. According to the German automaker, the CDI has a fuel consumption of returns 3.1-litres/100km on (combined cycle). Remember, the SA pollution tax threshhold is 120g/km.SPORTY A-CLASS - R278 001The Sport version is available in four engine choices - A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY petrol (90kW), A 200 BlueEFFICIENCY petrol (115kW), A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY diesel (81kW) and A 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY diesel (101kW). The A 200 CDI is capable of rocketing from 0-100km/h 6.2 seconds and has a claimed fuel consumption figure of 3.5 litres/100km. The diesel sport model has a CO2 emissions rating of 114g/km in 7G-DCT auto guise.Design teaks include a twin exhaust pipes, 17-inch colour alloy rims and silver grille with chromed highlights. Inside, the Sport offers a perforated leather steering wheel, special trim, fabric sports seats with a chequered design.The Sport model boosts suspension and as cruise control with speedtronic. The new model has rain sensors and interior ambient lighting.The new A-Class is also available in two AMG variants - AMG Sport and Engineered by AMG.AMG Sport - From R306 862The AMG tuned A-Class includes a dynamic handling package with sports suspension, perforated disc brakes and cruise control with Speedtronic. Styling changing includes AMG bodystyling, a silver grille with chromed highlights and 18-inch alloy rims. The interior sports AMG mats and door sill panels, leather sports steering wheel, leather trim with red stitching and sports seats. The AMG variant borrows rain sensors, ambient lighting and the improved audio system from the Sport line.The AMG Sport is offered for the A 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY, A 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY, A 200 BlueEFFICIENCY and A 250 BlueEFFICIENCY (157kW).Engineered by AMGCompleting the new A-Class model range is the Engineered by AMG model, which is available with the A 250 BlueEFFICIENCY and the A 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY AMG Sport in (auto only).The second AMG model has a unique grille taken from the Concept A-CLASS in 2010. As expected from Mercedes' tuning arm, the new model has AMG has tuned suspension, red brake callipers, 18-inch AMG alloys and rides on 235/40 R18 tyres. The Engineered by AMG model has bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime lights and red trim for the front and rear bumpers. Inside the German automaker adds privacy glass, red seat belts and air vent rings as well as wheel arch and mats with Sport badges.Night and Exclusive PackagesCustomers can customise either the Sport or AMG Sport lines with two optional packages - Night and Exclusive. The Night package adds privacy glass, black trim, side mirrors, 18-inch alloys and a black grille with chromed accents. Bi-xenon headlights with LED day time running lights are also included.The Exclusive package boosts the interior by adding leather upholstery, lumbar support, heatablefront seats and velour mats.All engines of the new A-Class feature ECO start/stop as standard, and in addition to the new six-speed manual transmissions, the 7G-DCT dual clutch automatic transmission is also available across all engines too.Mercedes-Benz has integrated Apple's iPhone into the new A-Class, including SIRI compatibility. The Drive Kit Plus, available as an option across all models, will enable drivers to access content from their iPhone through the multimedia display.


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The issue is I am not sure my aunt knew who her descendents were when she talked with the lawyer. One niece who is a twin of the cousin who helped CARE for my aunt lived in Florida for the past 55 years and my aunt never saw her. She also did not want her niece to visit her. She really did not trust other people at all. She was also hospitalized for psychiatric episodes and was put on a couple of anti psychotic drugs just before meeting with the lawyer. S o I am questioning her understanding of who she thought her relatives were.
There were never changes made this was how the original trust was worded. I went out in the hall for a few minutes while the lawyer spoke to my aunt. I just think she needed to make sure my aunt understood who her descendents were. I
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CULTURE:Companies need to be more accepting of one byproduct of risk – failure. The director of MBA programs at the University of Sydney School of Business,
SHELTER: Leaders play a critical role in providing "air cover" for those who take risks. "Leaders have to be prepared for some things not to work," says Wailes. They also have to withstand pressure from risk-averse shareholders and analysts. "They need to signal that part of the strategy is to look for new breakthrough solutions to business problems – and stand up for what they believe."
FORESIGHT: People need to take a longer view. Focusing too closely on the short-term wins and losses can be distracting. In career terms, Black says people have to plan ahead: "You have to invest in your own learning. Take responsibility and treat yourself as a one-person business."
LEARN: Risk-takers have to be aware of what is happening around the world. "People's ability to take risk depends on their breadth of vision and understanding of what is going on," Wailes says. "I am often surprised that people don't have a broad understanding of the forces shaping their industry." If their vision is restricted, they do not understand what their options are. They just end up doing "the wrong things righter".
PRACTICE: Leaders and managers should delegate more to give people some practice at thinking for themselves. "They may not do it perfectly but it is an opportunity to learn and develop," Wailes says.
PREPARE:Black says people need security to be good risk-takers. "Develop your financial independence while you are earning the big bucks in your 20s and 30s," he says. It also pays to shore up your career by networking. He suggests having one coffee meeting or lunch with someone outside the company at least once a week, as well as building online relationships through social media.


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However, a new rumor coming straight from Moca.co, one of Apple's numerous 3rd-party retailers, suggests that the Apple iPhone 6 won't come with such a handy Lightning cable, as the latter simply won't be ready to ship along with the greatly-anticipated Apple flagship this fall. Moca.co also said that it has already sent samples of the accessory for approval to Cupertino, but the latter has kept mum. The retailer also said that the production process of these cables has remained stagnant ever since.
Moca.co also revealed that a new power adapter will be coming alongside the iPhone 6 pretty soon. Unlike previous iterations, this one will be able to output as much as 2A (similar to the charging adapters of a number of Android devices), which will reportedly decrease the charging time of the Apple flagship by up to 30%.
As usual, such a rumor should be taken with as much salt as the FDA normally recommends. We will find out if the Lightning cable for the iPhone 6 will indeed be reversible on September 9, most probably.
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Got Stolen Sharpie Revolution in the mail last week from Parcell Press. Cool little book. I think that in addition to my Literary Zine, I'm going to do a PerZine too -- talking about skateboarding, aikido, etc. Will be easier to produce, as it will just be me writing it. Trying to come up with a Zine name for it.
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Hello to anyone reading this...
I am working on a "literary" zine, meaning that in it you will find works of fiction and non-fiction, but not how-to articles, etc. Most of the work will be about the weird, disturbing, or odd-ball.
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