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Beach Bar Tomato Soup
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One of my favorite places to eat has a 'to die for' tomato soup. This recipe was given to me by a friend who created her own version and it comes darn close to the original. I serve it with a sprinkling of freshly ground black pepper and garlic croutons.
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- 1/2 c
- butter
- 1 medium
- onion, chopped fine
- 26 oz
- tomato soup
- 4 c
- half and half
- 1 Tbsp
- garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp
- onion powder
- 2 Tbsp
- dried basil
- 12 oz
- cream cheese
How to Make Beach Bar Tomato Soup
- 1Saute butter and onions. Stir in tomato soup and 2 cups half and half and begin to heat over medium-low heat.
- 2Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 cups of half and half in microwave. Then remove wrapper from cream cheese and microwave on a plate for about 20-30 seconds.
- 3Stir into heated half and then pour into tomato soup mixture. Add seasonings and stir until hot, being careful not to scorch the bottom of the soup. Cream cheese should melt completely. Soup can be run through a blender or an immersion blender can be used to mix everything thoroughly.
- 4Serve in individual bowls with a sprinkling of freshly ground black pepper and croutons.
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Front Porch Ceiling Re-Painting in Tower Grove South
We recently worked on a unique project where the customer asked us to repaint her front porch ceiling. She had had a new bead board ceiling installed, stained and clear-finished, but it turned out not being what the customer wanted, so she asked us to refinish the ceiling with a darker stain to match the front door.
Project Process
Our project leader, Jeremy, was in charge of this project. The first step was to mask off the surrounding brick, trim, floor, etc. in preparation for applying new stain to the ceiling.
Next, we had to dull up the Polyurethane finish with scuff sanding to allow the Gel stain to stick. After sanding, Jeremy dusted the ceiling clean and began selecting and testing a color that would blend with the base color to match the front door. He selected an American Walnut Gel stain that produced the right color when applied with a brush and then removed/blended with a dry brush. We used a gel stain because it has more body to it and is easier to apply to the previous coating (not raw wood) and also for its ability to build up a deeper color more quickly.
Once the full ceiling was coated and blended, we let the stain dry for several days. Since this type of project is not typically done in late fall, we had to wait for appropriate temperatures to apply the finishing Polyurethane. Once we had suitable temperatures (we were lucky to get a rare 66° November day), we applied 2 coats of Exterior SPAR urethane (semi-gloss) to seal the ceiling.
When we were finished with the project, we sent the customer pictures of the completed project (she was in NYC on business while we worked on the project). Her response to the finished result was: "I love it when a job is done better than expected. Thank you Kennedy Painting LLC for your hard work and dedication in bringing the ceiling back."
Project Summary
The products used cost about $50, we had one man working on the project who spent about 7 hours total on the project (3 trips, setup, breakdown, and application time). The project was in the Tower Grove South neighborhood, an area which has been undergoing a good revitalization effort over the past few years.
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Saving money on DIY jewelry
Make Your Own Jewelry for Less
by Shaunna Privratsky
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Lots of people are getting into the jewelry making trend. Craft stores that hold workshops are filled to capacity, typically 25 people or more. A local Michael's employee revealed that the average cost of one project like a necklace with semi-precious stones runs about $80 for the supplies.
I'm all for being creative, but I don't have an extra $80 to throw around. I looked around for some less expensive alternatives. Walmart has an extensive array of kits to make earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. They come with everything you need, including the beads or decorations, the string or wire, and any hardware pieces.
Each kit runs $10 up to $28, which is a substantial savings over the craft store. Yet I thought I could do even better. Walmart also sells individual beads, packs of earring hardware, lengths of necklaces, and a large assortment of unique decorations like metal or glass medallions, chunks of pretty stones, feathers, etc. You could pick out the exact pieces you want for the look you are creating.
You can also pick up the tools to make jewelry. It is handy to have a wire cutter, needle-nose pliers, and regular pliers. A set of three pliers runs only $8. Or you may have the necessary tools already.
Another way to save money on making your own jewelry is to use the beads, buttons, and unique pieces you already have. Look no further than your jewelry box or bead collection. Give all your old or broken necklaces new life as bracelets or earrings.
Small pieces of exotic or carved wood, metal, lightweight shells, or other materials from nature make striking and unusual jewelry. Fashion handmade pieces by boring a small hole through the piece with a tiny drill bit.
It's easy to design and make your own earrings. First, purchase earring hardware. I bought a large pack of earring hooks at Walmart for only $1.96. You could also find them at craft or hobby stores near you. Then I gathered my beads, buttons, sturdy fishing line, and two pairs of pliers.
Tie a sturdy knot through the ring at the bottom of the earring hook. Next, string your buttons or beads in the pattern you want. Tie off with another sturdy knot. You can gently apply heat from a lighter to slightly melt the nylon string and fuse the knot tighter. Repeat for matching earring. Use the pliers to open and close metal rings or to connect pieces.
Some beads can simply be slipped on, depending on the backing and how it hangs. Several pairs I designed used buttons with small metal hoops on the back. A dot of clear crafter's glue holds the button vertical and hides the back. Hot glue from a glue gun would work as well.
If you prefer the stud-type earrings, there are a couple of different options. For a large button or bead, simply glue the piece to the flat surface of the earring post. Others come with a small loop at the base that you can string a row of beads from, similar to the hook style. Finish it with a flourish by gluing an additional bead to the post. Bracelets and necklaces are just as simple to make, using the same basic steps.
If you don't have an interesting collection of beads and buttons, you can shop garage sales, thrift stores, and antique shops. My daughter found a dozen jars of old buttons at a neighborhood sale for mere pennies. Together we gleaned tons of wonderful buttons for crafts and jewelry making.
Ask your mom or grandma for some old pieces. They might have some interesting stories about old buttons and beads they've saved. The resulting earrings or jewelry will be steeped in history and sentiment. I still wear my mom's original, 1970s bright orange lava stone bracelet, paired with my bead and feather earrings that I made. I inherited her collection of jewelry and beads when she passed away and I've made good use of them.
Her old silver charm bracelet yielded four pairs of unique earrings. An unraveling necklace made a matching set of earrings and a bracelet. Her varied beads and buttons found their way into necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and lots of craft projects. I even designed a decorative screen using beads and baubles strung on black yarn.
I'm having a blast wearing my new jewelry. You can do it, too. Look through your jewelry box, beads, and buttons for inspiration. Shop at garage sales and thrift stores for unusual pieces. Use your imagination to form your own beautiful jewelry for less.
Reviewed May 2017
Shaunna Privratsky became an expert in personal finance out of necessity. Between writing, reading and gardening, she is always on the lookout for bargains. Please sign up for the free newsletters at The Discount Diva. You can also visit Shaunna on Google+.
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Yeh Hai Mohabbatein's latest spoiler has Ishita (Divyanka Tripathi) kissing Raman (Karan Patel) over the happy news that their daughter Ruhi is going to come to them for a few hours.
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein: Ashok To Hurt Ishita Through Ruhi?
With Ruhi and her Ishima separated, the mother and daughter are having a hard time living away from each other. When Raman informed Ishita that Ruhi is going to come to the Navratri puja and stay with them for a few hours, Ishita will be so excited with the news that she plants a kiss on Raman's cheeks.
Raman and Ishita are in love and though they have not expressed it to each other in the exact words, they are aware that they are in love with each other. But when Ruhi was snatched away from Ishita, the couple have some what become distant. Raman, who had promised Ishita that Ruhi will be back living with them very soon, has for time being managed to get Ruhi to visit her Ishita for a little while.
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2016 Toyota Sienna vs 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
Many folks today shy away from minivans for reasons unbenounced to us. We look at two of the most competitive minivans who square off in a competition to see who is the king of practicality. We compared the 2016 Toyota Sienna vs 2016 Dodge Caravan to see which vehicle has what it takes to transport your family in comfort.
To get a better look at the 2016 Sienna in Decatur AL, stop into Serra Toyota of Decatur and take it for a test drive. We think you might be surprised by its responsive V6 engine. This minivan has got more storage space and practicality than a crossover SUV! Toyota Sienna's modern style will help preserve the value of your vehicle over time; and it will help with the "cool factor" as well.
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On our website there are many pieces of lingerie, clubwear, and costumes to choose from. For each of these products there are usually many details that go into the overall look of it. Believe it or not, without these details a piece of garment would be rather boring. Today, we are going to identify many of the common details you see on many of our lingerie pieces. Of course, many of these can also be found on every day clothes as well so it is useful information to know. Perhaps some details flatter you more than others. Knowing the exact details you like or do not like will be helpful in the future when you shop for new pieces.
Busk – A two-part closure made of steel. One side contains the loops while the other contains the posts. Primarily used for corsets.
Eyelash Lace – A type of lace with a trim that resembles the look of eyelashes.
Fringe – A decorative border of hanging threads that usually dangles from the edge of a garment.
Hook & Eye Closure – A closure that uses metal hooks and eyelets. Similar to a busk in function, but used more universally on different types of clothing.
Lace Up – Having a piece of string or ribbon to use to tighten up a closure.
Pleated – A method of double folding fabric upon itself and then pressing it into place.
Ruched – Gathering of fabric to create folds in the fabric.
Ruffle – A trim created by the gathering of a strip of fabric.
Scalloped – A trim formed by rounded curves along the edge.
Sweetheart Neckline – Neckline that is double scalloped and resembles the top of a heart. Accentuates the breast area.
Keyhole – A decorative opening on a piece of clothing.
Flyaway – A piece of garment that has a draped opening.
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The Boxer Dog Vs Other Breeds
It's a bit hard to believe that there are so many different breeds in the world and as the years go by, more are continually being recognized. The AKC only recognizes 200+, yet the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) which has 80+ member countries, have made 340+ breeds official. This offers us a great opportunity to compare quite a few to the Boxer.
Comparing the Boxer dog to other breeds will be an ongoing project. While there's not much of a need to do a side-by-side with toy Poodles or Pomeranians, we will be choosing breeds in which a comparison makes sense.
Some factors that we'll be looking at include overall appearance, size, group, intelligence, life span, history, traits, temperament, health issues and more.
First, we'll go over how the Boxer stacks up against other dogs in general, and then you can choose which comparisons you'd like to see. As always, if you have a suggestion, feel free to email us with your idea.
Molly (at 3 mths) & Roxy (at 8 yrs);
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Boxer Dogs Vs Others - Classifications
There are many ways to classify the different breeds that exist, from size, to purpose, to physical traits.
Let's look at how the Boxer fits in, in several regards.
Purpose Type
- In this classification, breeds are grouped by their original purpose. Per the AKC, they are:
Miscellaneous Class
Though, there are also other sub-groups including: Companion,
The Boxer dog is part of the AKC's Working group. Breeds in the working group were bred specifically to perform certain tasks. This includes pulling sleds (Working>Sled), water rescue and, as in the case of the Boxer, guard and military.
Though the Boxer was used as a military dog quite extensively by German forces in WWI, during WWII both the U.S. military and the British army used Boxer dogs to aid in battle. This breed was used to a large extent as guard dogs (tasked with keeping guard over military camps and used when conducting patrols) and to carry packs & messages throughout the battlefield.
This was particularly dangerous work, though canines were used since they were a lesser target for snipers and were able to move quickly over all types of terrain.
The AKC
has 30 breeds (including the Boxer dog) in this group.
The KC and CKC
(Canadian Kennel Club) also have him in this group; however, each have only a total of 26 working breeds.
The FCI
has a very different way to categorize dogs. They have the Boxer in
Group 2:
Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs;
Section 2.1
Molossoid breeds, mastiff type. However, his Utilization is: Companion, Guard and Working Dog.
In regard to the AKC, the other breeds in this group
are: the Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Bernese Mountain Dog, Black Russian Terrier, Boerboel, Bullmastiff, Cane Corso, Chinook, Doberman, Dogue de Bordeaux (Bordeaux Mastiff, French Mastiff), German Pinscher, Giant Schnauzer...
... Great Dane, Great Pyrenees, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Komondor, Kuvasz, Leonberger, Mastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff, Newfoundland, Portuguese Water Dog, Rottweiler, St. Bernard, Samoyed, Siberian Husky, Standard Schnauzer and Tibetan Mastiff.
The AKC Working Group is quite diverse...
Traits Types
- Another grouping is 'canine trait type' which relates to a dog's physical characteristics. This refers to the dog's set appearance and overall body structure.
In this regard, the Boxer is part of the Molosser family. Molossers are mostly large dogs that all descend from the same common ancestor.
The first record of Molosser type dogs is in regard to
ancient dogs that were owned by the tribe of Molossians, ruled by King Molossus, the grandchild of Achilles. They inhabited the region of Epirus (now modern day Greece and Albania) starting in the Mycenaean era (c. 3200 BC – c. 1050 BC).
Molossers can be generally categorized by having a heavy bone set, pendant ears, a rather short and well-muscled neck, and a short broad muzzle.
The Boxer is part of the Molosser group because
the Boxer was developed
by pairing the now extinct Bullenbeisser with the English Bulldog.
There are 53 dog breeds in the Molosser family, including the Boxer dog.
This takes many by surprise; and in fact, there are actually more if you factor in those that have not yet gained full acceptance. However, in taking a look at the recognized dogs in this trait type family, of which some are within the AKC and some are not (FCI only), the 53 are:
Alano Espanol,
American Bulldog,
American Pit Bull Terrier,
American Staffordshire Terrier,
Anatolian Shepherd,
Appenzeller Mountain Dog,
Bernese Mountain Dog,
Bull Terrier,
Bully Kutta,
Ca de Bou,
Cane Corso,
Cão Fila de São Miguel,
Castro Laboreiro Dog,
Caucasian Shepherd Dog,
Central Asia Shepherd Dog,
Cimarrón Uruguayo,
Dogo Argentino,
Dogo Canario,
Dogue de Bordeaux,
English Mastiff,
Entlebucher Mountain Dog,
Estrela Mountain Dog,
Fila Brasileiro....
Great Dane,
Great Pyrenees,
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog,
Gull Terr,
Kangal Dog,
Karst Shepherd Dog,
Lakota Mastino,
Miniature Bull Terrier,
Moscow Watchdog,
Neapolitan Mastiff
Pyrenean Mastiff...
Rafeiro do Alentejo,
Saint Bernard,
Shar Pei,
Spanish Mastiff,
Staffordshire Bull Terrier,
Tibetan Mastiff,
Tosa Inu and the
Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog.
You can find some similarities to the Boxer with many, but not all, of the other dogs in the Molosser family...
Cephalic Index
- This is the method of classifying canines based on their head shape, and more exacting, by the length of their snout. There are 3 levels to this index:
- This shape has a round head and a very long snout. Dogs such as Greyhounds and Whippets have this elongated snout and it allows for lots of room for the nasal cavities.
– With this shape, the skull and snout are each just about the same size (in length) and dogs in this group are said to have 'medium' sized muzzles. Canines such as the Beagle and the Lab are in this grouping.
- With this profile, the dog has a compressed jaw, a short muzzle and a compact skull. This compressed shape consequently causes the upper respiratory system to be compressed, which is why many breeds in this grouping can have breathing issues, with - depending on the severity - such things as wheezing, exercise intolerance and
. The Boxer dog is in this brachycephalic category.
Including the Boxer, there are 31 breeds that are classified as brachycephalic
, though the extent varies from minor to extreme.
The 31 breeds are:
Affenpinscher, American Pitbull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Bichon Frise, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brussels Griffon, Bulldog, Bullmastiff, Cane Corso, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel...
... Chihuahua, Chow Chow, Dogo Argentino, Dogue de Bordeaux, English Mastiff, French Bulldog, Japanese Chin, Lhasa Apso, Maltese, Neapolitan Mastiff, Newfoundland, Pekingese, Presa Canario, Pug, Shar-Pei, Shih Tzu, Silk Terrier, Tibetan Spaniel, Valley Bulldog and Yorkshire Terrier.
One may at first assume that all brachycephalic breeds would look similar; but not so...
- There are 5 size groups: Toy, small, medium, large and giant. The AKC places the Boxer in the medium size group; though albeit, medium-large is more accurate. The KC (Kennel Club - UK) considers him to be large.
Having the Boxer dog being classified as 'medium' by some clubs surprises many, seeing that, per the AKC, males should range from 23-25 inches (58.42-63.5 cm), with females 21.5-23.5 inches (54.61-59.69 cm). There is no official weight range, however males are typically between 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg) and females from 55-65 pounds (25-29 kg).
And this being said, there are some Boxer dogs that exceed this size range, reaching upwards of 100 lbs (45 kg).
In regard to this sort of size bracketing, there are inconsistencies, where sizes overlap each other.
In regard to the AKC, let's look where the Boxer dog fits in with other breeds...
- Dogs in the toy group are tiny; this ranges from the smallest of all, the Chihuahua with a desired max weight of 6.6 lbs to the much larger Pug that typically falls between 14 and 18 pounds (6.35 and 8.16 kg).
- Breeds in this grouping include the Jack Russell Terrier that is generally between 14-18 lbs (6.35 and 8.16 kg) - notice that this is the exact same as the Pug and the Boston Terrier at 10 to 25 lbs (4.5 to 11.33 kg).
- There are many dogs in this grouping, though most are smaller than the Boxer. This includes the Brittany at 35 to 42 lbs (16 to 19 kg), the English Springer Spaniel at 35 to 55 lbs (16 to 25 kg), and the Whippet at 15 to 31 lbs. (6.8 to 14 kg).
- Here, you'll find the German Shepherd which is smaller than the Boxer at 49 to 88 lbs (22 to 40 kg), the Golden Retriever, which is just about the same size as the Boxer at 55 to 75 lbs. (25 to 34 kg),
and the Rhodesian Ridgeback that is larger than the Boxer at 71 to 86 lbs. (32 to 39 kg).
Giant (unofficial)
- The AKC sees giant breeds as 'large'. This includes the Great Dane at 99 to 200 lbs. (45 to 90 kg), height 28 to 34 inches (71 to 86 cm) and the English Mastiff at 120 to 230 lbs. (54 to 100 kg).
When all is said and done, the Boxer is a medium-to-large breed,
like several others that generally fall between 55 and 70-80 lbs.
Life Span
The Boxer dog's life span in comparison to other breeds is considered slightly shorter than average: 9 to 12 years with a median age of 10.5. This said, some Boxer dogs live well into their mid-teens, as documented in our
oldest living Boxer dogs
section. And there are things that you can do to help your Boxer dog live a longer life.
Breeds with a shorter life span than the Boxer
include the Great Dane at 8.5 years, the Irish Wolfhound at 7 years and the Mastiff at 8 years.
Breeds with a much longer life span than the Boxer
include the Collie at 14 – 16 years, Australian Shepherd at 13-15 years,
Jack Russell terrier at 13 – 16 years, Siberian Husky at 12-15 years, the Beagle at 12 – 15 years, Boston Terrier at 13-15 years, and the Chihuahua at 17 years.
Breeds with a similar life span as the Boxer
include both the Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever at 10-12 years, and the Doberman Pinscher at 10-13 years.
- Unfortunately, there has been little work done in regard to rating dog breeds by intelligence levels since the 90's. It was Dr. Stanley Coren ,a professor of canine psychology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, who wrote the first book on this in 1994 (revised, 2006) and there's not much out there to either backup his claims or dispute them.
He never saw the dogs himself; rather, he sent questionnaires out to AKC and CKC judges and asked them to rate breeds on obedience only and off of what they had witnessed in the show ring
Only based on command elements, 131 breeds were placed into 6 different groups of intelligence levels. 52 of the breeds tied. The
Boxer placed at #48, at 'average', though we know better
Other breeds ranked the same or close to the Boxer
and within the same category of 'average' are the Great Dane (tied at #48), the West Highland White Terrier, Havanese, and Scottish Deerhound (all tied at #47) and the Dachshund, Shiba Inu, and Staffordshire Bull Terrier (all tied at #49).
Breeds ranked as smarter then the Boxer
include the Dalmatian (#39, 'above average'), the Collie (#16, 'excellent working dogs') and the Border Collie (#1, 'brightest dogs').
Breeds ranked lower than the Boxer
include the Italian Greyhound (#60, 'fair'), the Bullmastiff (#69, 'fair') and the Bulldog (#77, 'lowest degree').
Year of AKC Recognition
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Question about Sony KV-32S66 32" TV
This set was running fine and just turned off. When powered back on the Stby timer LED flashes and power relay clicks on but that's it. Found Horiz output Q502 (2sc5148), MX0841 (IC601), (R607) .47 ohm fusible, and D648 B+ zener (EZ0150AV1) bad and replaced. All replaced and even swapped out Flyback without any luck. Suggestions would be appreciated.
Posted by crabbybill on
Flashing LED is a steady rate (i.e. not like an error code) just continuous flashing until power is turned off. The Power supply 'G' board appears fine (all voltages OK) and the 'A' board looks great and all semiconductors (except big IC's) check OK in circuit.
Just went thru the serv manual and this unit doesn't have an IC301 but the led is a steady blinking
Power board 'G' board and chassis board 'A' have been checked and rechecked for basic semiconductor and capacitor problems --nothing out of the ordinary.
diodes and basic semi's check ok
What is 'G2' voltage? not familiar with that term. The set is essentially dead except for blinking LED. Just found a post on another site that states that a weak CRT can prevent IC001 from starting up
Spent a couple hours checking out "c" and "a" board components with no luck. Checked the caps in the Horiz circuit again and semis check good. I adjusted the screen setting (G2 -learn something everyday)with no sign of startup. Something was taken out by or was caused the failure of the Horiz Output and power supply. I'm starting to think that IC351 (y/c jungle)may have been zapped--just running out of things to check.
B+ and 9volt running low now -- checking semis again especially IC643 but may have a problem with T603 or T605 -- I'll be back
Found B+ low. Went out and got a 'real' Sony IC601 (MC0841B-F) and replaced it. Checked caps in the area. B+ still low at 60.6 vdc and the 9 volt line at 1.17vdc. Checked full wave bridge (D602) and it's OK along with caps C606 and C607. Removed T603 and T605 to see if any physical burns underneath etc--both look brand new, but continuity is the only thing that I know for sure. Any suggestions
I got all your post now and want to guide you further as follows...
Please check these parts on A board...
D356 on pin 36 of IC351 ( Y/C Jungle)
D521 near to IC501
Confirm +B volts at pin 2 of FBT and Collector of Q502
Confirm volts at Collector of Q501 (H-Drive)
I hope you have Service Manual of KV-32S66
Let me know out comes to help you more.
Thank you.
Posted on Oct 08, 2008
T603 & T605 are ok in your tv.
You can have +b volt and rest of supply voltage if Q648 collector is low. Its power / standby switch transistor. If tv is in protection mode, as your tv is, you will not get full +b
If you can't see my comments, can't help you.
hope you received solution email.
I would cheak power suplly again test it even tho looks good may not have votage u need to fire it up
Posted on Oct 08, 2008
Check first the oscillation circuit! the problem is Power oscillation... check for open and shorted to the oscillation circuit!
Posted on Oct 08, 2008
THe continuous blink can indicate a low G2 voltage as well. Is there any sound at all or is the set essentially dead except for the blinking standby light?
Posted on Oct 07, 2008
OK, these sets are known for having the CRTs go bad over time. Try the following:
Open up the back and turn up the screen control on the flyback transformer a bit (clockwise). If the picture pops on, the CRT is likely to be going bad. This is only a temporary fix to buy you time to replace the set. Replaceing the CRT is an option, but not worth the expense.
If the above does not resolve the problem, further measurements internally will need to be taken.
Keep us posted.
Normally, if the jungle IC was the problem, the sound would continue to work OK. I have seen cases where the sound does not, but those are rare. IC351 is Sony part number 875208273 (CXA2095S).
Keep us posted.
IF the 9V line is only measuring 1+ volts, there is something on that line that is pulling the voltage down. Look for filter caps on the 9V line that are shorted or any ICs that are fed from this line that may be defective as well.
Check any diode regiser or transistor or any circuit are not blowup.also check power supply and earthing proper no circuit are ground that touch the ground.
Posted on Oct 07, 2008
Before we further think about solving the problem,
what was the blink code or how many times did the Standby LED flashed ?
We need that code.
thanks, :)
Posted on Oct 07, 2008
Here are the standard definitions of Sony TV blink codes:
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One of the most promising young singers of the UK, Tom Odell, got a new music video for his hit song Another Love. Very soon, we will be able to listen to his debut album.
Dido – No Freedom (Music Video)
British superstar, after five long years, has returned with a new album, Girl Who Got Away. On this occasion was released a new music video for the track No Freedom.
Duke Dumont feat. A*M*E – Need U (100%)
A very positive music video for the song Need U (100%) was posted on YouTube by a DJ and producer Duke Dumont. It turns out that there are times when the music lives inside of us.
Phillip Phillips – Gone, Gone, Gone
Simple and catchy tune, uncomplicated words this is all that's needed to create a potential hit. The winner of the eleventh season of the American Idol is rather an exception.
P!nk – Just Give Me A Reason ft. Nate Ruess
Alecia Beth Moore, better known as Pink, presented to the public a new music video for the song Just Give Me A Reason, which was recorded together with the frontman of the indie band called Fun, Nate Ruess.
Gabriel & Dresden feat. Betsie Larkin – Play It Back
Two, not the last in the world of electronic music, musicians, whose names are Josh Gabriel and Dave Dresden, recorded a track with the famous singer and songwriter Betsie Larkin.
Churchill – Change
Churchill, which is referred by critics to alternative rock, have released a long-awaited music video for their last-year song Change. The music is very simple and easy to memorize.
Koven – More Than You
The 20-year-old British musician and producer Max Rowat aka Koven for the recording of the song More Than You invited Kate Ashton, with whom he already managed to record a few other songs.
Airscape – Endless Forever
Belgian musician and producer Johan Gielen, who remains the sole representative of the trans-project Airscape, presented to the public his new music video created for the song Endless Forever.
Minus the Bear- Listing
Indie rockers from Seattle Minus The Bear posted on YouTube a fresh music video for the song Listing. We will see now a musical animation which was made for the band by their friend Jesse LeDoux.


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Developmental intellectual disability is a daunting societal problem and affects
2–3% of the population in the industrialized world. Disorders involving intellectual
disability although narrowly defined by an IQ <70 and by deficits in academic, adaptive
and interpersonal skills, are widely diverse in their causes from genetic disorders
such as Down syndrome to neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.
Unraveling the molecular basis for cognitive impairment for these conditions has
been a very challenging scientific endeavor. However, recent advances have suggested
that there may be a common mechanism that underlies the manifestations of learning
and memory deficits in intellectually disabled children and adults.
Neurons in the brain transmit and process information through electrical and chemical
signaling. The transmission of signals occurs at functional connections between
neurons known as synapses. The main effectors of chemical signaling at the synapses
are neurotransmitters which bind specific receptors on target neurons. These interactions
between specific classes of neurotransmitters and receptors result in either excitatory
effects which increase signaling or inhibitory effects which decrease signaling.
Synaptic plasticity is the ability of synapse to change efficacy based on previous
activity and is considered the cellular basis for information processing and memory
formation, consolidation, retrieval and extinction. A proper balance of inhibitory
and excitatory signaling at the synapse permits this process to occur.
Recent research at Stanford University and elsewhere has shown that over-inhibition,
excess inhibitory signaling at synapses, may be the molecular basis for cognitive
impairment in Down syndrome and potentially other intellectual disabilities. Restoring
the proper balance between inhibition and excitation at the neuronal synapse by
antagonizing excessive inhibitory circuits is a pharmacological approach that could
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D.C. police have charged a 50-year-old man with assault after a fatal beating in Columbia Heights over the weekend authorities are investigating as a homicide.
Police said Jeffery Mills was charged with assault with intent to kill while armed. The charges stem from the death of Juan Antonio Paredes, 45, of Northwest Washington.
Police said Paredes was attacked in the 3300 block of 14th St NW on Jan. 14 shortly before 2 p.m. Emergency responders found Paredes lying on the ground when they arrived shortly and took him to a hospital.
Paredes died the next day. An autopsy from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner found that the cause of death was blunt force trauma and authorities ruled the death as a homicide.
Police said more charges are pending in the case.
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Hunting for a way out of Britain's double-dip recession
With Britain now in a double-dip recession for the first time since the turbulent 1970s, Panorama's Adam Shaw offers an analysis of the nation's ability to revive its finances and asks if the poor are increasingly being left behind.
We have indeed been here before. The last time we found ourselves in such dire economic times, the result was social unrest and political upheaval. So could today's crisis destabilise the country in a similar way?
It is already having a severe impact on the lives of many ordinary people.
Hayley Gay is a school administrator raising two sons on her own in south London. She said there are months when she has to make the choice between new school shoes for her children or high-quality food for their dinner table.
"I don't feel we're on the poverty line by any means but I do feel we have to economise on everything we do. We either buy food or the school shoes and sometimes the shoes have to be bought. And therefore you downgrade on some of the food."
Hayley's circumstances are not exceptional. One in five UK families admit they are now financially living on the edge.
Fall in earnings
One of the biggest financial strains for working people is the cost of housing. In the 1970s average house prices were three times earnings. Today, that figure is more than five times - and in London it is worse than that.
Poorer people spend a higher proportion of their income on basic products like food and fuel - which are among the things that have gone up the most.
While average inflation has been relatively modest over the last few years - currently sitting at about 2.8% - the cost of many of the things we buy daily has gone up dramatically. That daily cup of coffee is around 30% more expensive than it was just four years ago - roughly two and a half times the rate of inflation.
Over the past year or so fuel and utility bills have rocketed. Gas is up 16%, childcare is up nearly 6%.
And alongside rising prices, average real earnings fell by more than 3% in 2011 according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies. That represents the biggest one-year fall in 30 years.
'Trickle down?'
Alongside the daily struggle to make ends meet, there is a growing feeling that the rich have never had it so good.
The share of income of the top 1% doubled between 1970 and 2005.
Some of Britain's highest earners say their incomes are justified because they are in turn creating wealth for everyone - producing jobs, businesses and money that would otherwise not be there - the so-called "trickle-down" effect.
Crispin Odey is the founder of Odey Asset Management and one of the new class of super rich in Britain - the Sunday Times Rich List in 2010 reported that he took home more than £36m.
Mr Odey said it is time for Britain to forgive the bankers and move on.
"We will only basically save ourselves if we start forgiving the bankers because we have got to allow banking to be profitable. If banking is profitable people will lend money. If people will lend money, the economy will grow."
But do those handsome - some would say eye-watering - rewards at the top actually trickle down to the rest of us on the lower economic rungs?
Economist Stewart Lansley does not think they do.
"If we have an economic model which increasingly concentrates the fruits of that economy at the summit, at the very top, then what happens is you strip demand out of the economy. You effectively create consumer societies without the capacity to consume."
'Forgive bankers'
Therein lies the clash of opinion. While Mr Lansley claims the rich are feathering only their own nests, Mr Odey laid out what he sees as the choice.
"Do you want a vibrant economy in which there is change and where there is improvement and there is a general sort of entrepreneurism? In which case you are going to get these inequalities. Or do you want a much more stable society that does not, might not move at all?"
What is clear is that the gap between rich and poor has grown faster in Britain than in any other developed country in recent decades, according to the OECD.
Though the UK's latest employment figures show a slight drop overall, more than a million under-24s - or one in five - are still out of work.
The consequences of cutting off a generation from work and opportunity could be severe. Though the causes were complex and hotly debated, Britain caught a glimpse of what that kind of social unrest might look like last summer when many city centres descended into riot.
The visibly growing gap in inequality in society is adding to a sense of tension and anger with some of the disadvantaged feeling increasingly lost and isolated.
In the 1970s Britain's answer to the economic chaos was to identify the unions as a common enemy and embrace the free market instead.
This time it seems we have a new common enemy - the bankers.
And even though the sense of frustration and anger which led to such radical change in the 1970s is once again knocking at our door, this time round, there is no obvious radical alternative.
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Good presentations are clear, relevant, structured and provide the audience with a takeaway message
YOU have probably seen a presentation at school, university or at work that you would describe as "less than successful".
The presentation was probably unsuccessful because it failed to meet your expectations.
You may have found yourself asking one of the following questions:
- What is this presentation about?
- How is this presentation relevant to me, my organisation or my industry?
- I can't follow, where is this presentation going? What are the main points?
- I'm giving an hour of my time, how does this presentation benefit me? Why do I care?
Setting up your presentation is important because it will help you take control of the presentation right from the start by managing the expectations of your audience and answering their unspoken questions.
The presentation set up has four main parts:
1. What
What are you talking about? You should make it clear for the audience what subject or topic area the presentation will cover.
2. Why
Why is the presentation relevant to your audience? Put the presentation in the context of recent events or impending events. For example: "you will be able to use the skills you learn in this presentation on the MECE Framework in your next presentation, client meeting or research report."
3. How
How will the presentation be structured? Provide a structure for your talk. Do you have three main points – what are they? Will you allow questions during the presentation or should people wait until the end?
4. Outcome
What will your audience take away with them at the end of the presentation that they didn't have at the beginning? Outline what your audience will get out of the presentation. What will they know? How will they feel? What will they do? For example: "when you walk away from this room, you will be able to structure your thoughts more logically. Structured thinking will help you give clients clear explanations so that they can easily understand and engage in the consulting process. Being easy to understand is client friendly and will make you a more valuable consultant."
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The rise of the robots in financial services
By SA Mathieson
Robo-advisers depend on their software. "It is core and vital to the business," says Betterment's chief technology officer, Dustin Lucien. "We like to say we're a technology company that happens to be in finance."
This article originally published February 12th, 2016 on ComputerWeekly.com.


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Alcohol industry 'makes billions of pounds from risky drinkers'
The alcohol industry is making tens of billions of pounds from people whose consumption is classed as "hazardous and harmful" to their health, according to reports.
Ongoing analysis of a nationwide health survey is thought to show more than two thirds of alcohol sales are to people at risk of either damaging their health or potentially dying from their alcohol intake.
The Guardian said research by Southampton University professor Nick Sheron, who co-founded the Alcohol Health Alliance (AHA), showed a large majority of alcohol sales go to high-risk drinkers.
He told the newspaper: "We looked at data from the Health Survey for England and ... found that in terms of the total alcohol consumed within that survey, 69% was consumed by hazardous and harmful drinkers together,"
Of the danger group 38% was consumed by "hazardous" or "increasing risk" drinkers who fell into the category because they exceeded the old guidelines of 14 units a week for women and 21 for men through bingeing or regular drinking.
The weekly limit for men has since been reduced to 14 to be in line with that of female drinkers.
The remainder of the 69% were drinkers who consumed so much alcohol they were classed as being addicted, consuming more than 50 units a week for men or 35 for women.
These drinkers were at risk of developing cirrhosis and cancer as a result.
Ongoing research by the University of Sheffield into alcohol sales in 2013 showed similar trends, according to the newspaper.
Based on figures for that year, alcohol sales in the UK were worth £45.5 billion, meaning £14.4 billion in sales came from risky drinkers, while £9.3 billion came from harmful drinkers, equalling £23.7 billion.
Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, chairman of the AHA, told the newspaper there was "no doubt" that the drinks industry relied "on excessive drinking to drive its profits" and suggested introducing a minimum unit price (MUP) to target high-strength drinks.
Miles Beale, chief executive of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association, said they opposed the introduction of a MUP because it would "disproportionately impact responsible drinkers".


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Top 5 Winter Essentials
Winter is here with us, a time when we pack all the sunshine and rainbows and embrace the chilly situation. Below are some of the things you will need to make the season enjoyable and bearable at the very least:
- Blanket wrap scarf
Your wardrobe needs a blanket wrap scarf. This acts as a fashion statement when you are outdoors and is the easiest warm item you can use when indoors watching television on the sofa. The scarf comes in many shapes and sizes – do not be afraid to go bigger as you can wrap this around yourself multiple of times. Warmth is our main aim here.
- Hot Tea and or Soup
Every household should accommodate these during winter. The two are comfort beverages that make everything okay. It is time to stock up on butternut or onion squash recipes and some good old tea leaves. They are a healthy way to keep warm and full during the winter.
- Gloves and Socks
It is said that one cannot fall asleep with cold hands and feet. If that is true, then gloves and socks become complete necessities and accessories rolled into one. Luckily, these accessories come in very many different variations that guarantee everyone's taste of style and need is catered for. You can have them for different occasions.
- Statement Coats
It goes without say that coats become a necessary wardrobe item during winter. One needs to invest in a good statement coat that will balance out the fashion and the warm. You should have that one coat that you pull out for that special occasion or when feeling all warm inside.
- A good pair of snow boots
Be it ankle or knee length, you need a reliable of pair of boots that will protect your feet against the harsh snow. A strong pair won't wear despite the conditions, and can that can still guarantee you look good.
All the items above will be available from loads of different retailers. When shopping for these items make sure you shop around and find the best deal. I would recommend using a catalogue comparison website.
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Flagging a Cultural Identity
Helen kissing the Brazilian flag, 1970.
That's my sister, Helen, kissing the Brazilian flag at a parade in our home town in Maringá, Brazil. It's one of my all-time favorite photos! Oblivious to whatever is going on around her, her love seems pure and complete. We were missionary kids, Americans on South American soil. She and my brother were born there, so they had dual citizenship. I was a baby when my parents went, so I was always the "American" one. Today is Independence Day here in the United States. The kids outside are setting off fire crackers terrifying my dogs who huddle next to me. This day, as it does every year, brings back memories of those days in Brazil, the struggle with identity, and what flags have meant to me.
Two memories of fireworks:
The American families congregated together in a large clearing and set off fireworks on night. I must have been around ten years old and this was down in Brazil. I remember feeling awe about the colors and the noise, as well as fear that the sparks would land on me and set my hair on fire. ???? Americans excited about their country in a place where nobody else could relate.
We were all at my parent's in Wisconsin for a visit. This is now the mid 1990's, I think. I lived in Chicago, my brother was a pilot at the local airport, and my sister was in college. We went to the small town's 4th of July celebration, fireworks over a pond they call Mirror Lake. My brother had rented a small plane and he and his wife flew up into the night, dancing around the fireworks. It was so beautiful! My brother up there in the night, flying free with those explosions of color and sound.
The Flag
Both the American and Brazilian flag became symbols for us, especially when the other country was far away. When we are here, we smile when we see the Brazilian flag. When we were there, the American flag meant a safe haven. Here we are at a family reunion, a few years after my brother flew around the fireworks:
When we were growing up in Brazil, the flag was not allowed to be displayed in this way. One could not wear it, make art out of it, or do anything to change it or deface it. The flag was sacred.
All flags have meaning. The Brazilian one: Green for fields and forests, yellow for gold, blue for the sky, stars for the states and through the middle, the statement "Order and Progress". The American one: Thirteen stripes for the colonies, stars for states, red for valor, white for purity, blue for justice. We moved back to the U.S. in 1980 and it was bizarre to see the American flag used everywhere on everything, sometimes with love and pride and at other times with scorn and protest. Morna Crites-Moore, one of our TAFA members, has used the flag in her art work, following in a tradition of American folk art with a contemporary twist:
'Doug's Flag' by Morna Crites-Moore, 2001
Our feelings about the flag all depend on where we stand at the moment. My purse was stolen with my passport in Colombia back in the early 1980's. I was welcomed to the American Embassy, walked right in and got an immediate appointment, while a long line of Colombians waited outside, stretching all the way around the blog, wearily hoping for a visa out of their own country. Being an American in Brazil in the 1960's was about the same as being rich. I didn't know if other kids wanted to be friends with me because of me and my amazing personality or because I was an American. Kennedy was a huge hero and everybody wanted access to stuff from the US: music, candy, jeans, the culture.
By the 1970's both flags, Brazilian and American, took on a malevolent persona. Brazil had become a military dictatorship with thousands of protesting students and social leaders disappearing. Some were released and had stories of torture. Bodies were found. Alliances made with the C.I.A. and large corporations created distrust and an underworld of rebellion. American foreign relations had a long history of a double edge sword: the builder and the destroyer. While American aid built clinics in Africa and rescued refugees around the world, U.S. interests also inflicted pain and misery of unimaginable scale in third world countries. Our veterans have good reason to celebrate the raising of the flag in Iwo Jima during WWII, but how does the same image sit with survivors of that war in Japan?
Most of us who have a mixed cultural identity struggle with feelings of patriotism and nationalism. My father told me when I was a teenager, "You will be able to live anywhere, but you will not belong anywhere." How true this has been, so many decades later. I define my cultural identity, without hesitation, as American. The dominant reference points and language of my dreams comes from this country, in American English. But, it is also informed, balanced, challenged, and made rich by the rest of the world. My best friend when I was growing up was Japanese-Brazilian. My best friend now is from Afghanistan. In between, there have been close Africans, Tibetans, Mexicans, Germans and a whole rainbow of other cultural influences that have made my life interesting, fun, and exciting.
Patriotism: What does it really mean? A quick look at definitions on the web basically agrees on 'devotion to one's country'. I see that as meaning that one should do the best possible to be a good citizen, to make one's place in the world, the best it can be. Unfortunately, we live in a polarized time where the picture of a patriot, at least in my mind, is of a red neck bully unable to discuss differences of opinion or to embrace change. Informed dissent should be one of the protected pillars of a democracy, helping to keep checks and balances in place so that power and greed do not take us down the road of totalitarianism and injustice. One can be devoted to a country, to a place and yet disagree with 'the way things are'.
Brazil today is a different place from when I grew up there. Real estate prices in my home town are comparable with Chicago's Gold Coast in dollars. I looked at my old street on Google Maps recently and almost all of the houses had swimming pools in their back yards (instead of chickens). Brazilians flood to the US for tourism and shopping. Although they have social problems, as we do, it is a super power in charge of its own destiny.
The whole world wants that privilege: the ability to define for themselves what their cultural identity means for them and how they fit within the larger global economy and dialogue. My belief is that until we all see ourselves as global citizens first and as cultural beings second, we will continue to waste our time and energy on useless dynamics for control. Of course, this is all tied into profit and 'safety', but the more familiar we become with each other's food, music, film, dance, ecumenism, literature and all of the gifts that each brings to the table, we find the joy of sharing rather than taking. I long for the day when minimum wages will be the same all over the world, when all have access to education, housing, and healthcare. Many would see this as unpatriotic, as socialist. I see it as sensible and just.
Independence: The opposite of dependence, right? Dependence can be a good thing: I depend on you, as my neighbor, to treat me well, the Golden rule. I depend on my family to love me. I depend on God for meaning. But, it can also bind and blind. We celebrate a country's historical separation from the crown of England, the right to self-determination. I challenge all of us to go beyond that historical event and look at what enslaves us now. What keeps us from being the best Americans we can possibly be? We could begin by having some patience with other Americans who disagree with us. Democrats, Republicans, Tea Partiers, Green People: adopt one as a friend! Who are we bombing? Get a pen-pal over there. Move out beyond your own cultural identity and expand that flag. Stretch the brain, exercise the heart, and break old chains. Then, celebrate this independence!
Exercise: Get some people together (kids, Sunday School, Quilt Group, family, friends, etc.) and design a new flag. First, talk together about what colors might mean, what symbols would be meaningful to you. Separate and each make a flag on a sheet of paper (half an hour limit). Come back together. Go around and let each person talk about what their flag means to them. Then, as a group, draw out a new flag that represents your group. You might pick elements that you liked from the individual flags or come up with new ideas inspired from them. If you have a blog or a site where public images can be seen, post it there and leave a comment and link here. I'll add them to this post along with the link to your blog.
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As always, you write an interesting post. Thanks so much for including "Doug's Flag" in your essay. 🙂
Rachel, This is an excellent,stimulating, thought-provoking,informed essay that captures your feelings and the feelings of many other M.K.s and "third culture kids." Not only excellent but outstanding! Your always wise and thinking father said it so well, probably grieving as he said it with such insight,"You will be able to live anywhere, but you will not belong anywhere."
You do belong.
With us!
Thank you Rachel. A most thoughtful, loving and rare perspective of flag, country and patriotism. Rare in that this is not the words we see in the newspapers or hear on the news. Not so rare in that I think overall, most people believe this but remain quiet in their views. Again, thank you for the lovely words and this insight into you.
You're so good with words, Rachel!


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Let me begin by stating that the Chaplain's office along with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association organized the "Rock the Fort" Concert at Fort Bragg. It is the Chaplain's job to nurture the spiritual needs of the soldiers. It would be a completely different situation had a General or other military official ordered the Chaplain to organize the event. However, that did not happen. The army website states, "While serving their own faith groups in the Army, chaplains also ensure and provide the means for others to observe their own faith in accordance with US law and regulations." This means, it is expected of the Chaplain to meet the needs of the spiritual members of the army. It would be the same as if a Rabbi were asked to create a special Yom Kippur, Hannukah or Passover Meal event.
This is not about conversion. It's about taking care of the soldiers that are already believers and choose to attend concert. No one is forcing military personnel to go to this concert. Just like no one forces christians to go to concerts on military bases that contain content they do not agree with. MRFF Anti-Christian Attacks.
Americans United for the Separation of Church and State are incorrect in stating that this concert is in violation of the separation of church and state. They clearly do not understand the reasoning behind the First Amendment. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison both write that the first amendment serves to establish a wall or division between the church and the state. Meaning, the purpose was to keep government from intervening, establishing, supporting, or otherwise becoming involved in someone's religion. Not to keep people from involving their own religion in government.
It infuriates me that there is mass genocide occurring in countries all across the world, two children are sold into sex slavery every minute, people are starving to death in America, and THIS is what people are upset about? That a group of christians want to get together and worship? It is time Americans take a look at what is important. We are focusing on issues that do not matter.


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Here's a quick and easy project you can do in front of the tv. Take an old magazine you no longer want and turn it into a magazine Christmas tree.
Magazine Christmas Tree
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Open the magazine to the back page and begin folding each page one by one using the steps below moving towards the front page.
You may need to adjust how much you fold in this part depending on how long and wide your magazine is.
The tree will begin forming on it's own.
Keep going until you reach the front page. Then do the same thing with the front and back covers.
For the base I used a roll of packing tape with a ribbon wrapped around it. But you can use anything you already have as a base; candle stick, small cake stand. upside down martini glass, pretty gift box…
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I made a couple of these out of Reader's Digests when I was a kid. I think it was a Camp Fire Girls project. It taught me patience… I started so fast but then I thought I would never get the second one finished! I remember seeing one on top of the piano at my Grandma's house.
Thanks for the nostalgic reminder.
Thanks for showing how to make the magazine tree. Love it. Following you on Twitter. Best Christmastime to you. Linda
I love this Jacky!! Great upcycle
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I love this – I, too, made one as a child. I was thinking i would make another for the tree collection on my mantle and I have a reader's Digest all ready to fold…thanks for the great reminder of a by-gone craft. (:
I love this idea! I am always looking for fun ways to repurpose things (especially magazines) and I'll definitely be giving this one a try. Thanks for sharing!
i love magazines so this is a perfect and simple to-do for me!
mmmmmmm, i'm sleepy just seeing the lovely photos!
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This may seem like a silly question, but how do you attach the spindle together at the end? Do you just use glue?
I remember my mom and aunts making these way back when. 🙂
love yours!
Oh yeah, we used to use the old Sears & Eaton catalogues to make these with my great-aunt — she used them as door stops. Thanks for a wonderful memory boost, Jacky
Merry Christmas! Great tree! Found you through Roadkill Rescue, new follower!
Oh! I wish I had seen this tutorial a few weeks earlier. I made these trees as gifts for Christmas, and tore each page out and glued them all back together. It was folded a bit differently, but the result was the same. It looks like the magazine you used was stapled together and I used thick Martha Stewart magazines that were glued at the spine; I wonder if that would make a difference. Instead of using a base, I glued a small round or star-shaped Christmas ornament into the tip.
This brings back memories of 7th grade Home Ec class. Mrs Lincoln showed us how to do this, but after she created the tree she spray-painted the entire thing with gold spray paint. Fun project!


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Laurel Lake to Duck Lake
Because of mosquitoes, I had closed up my tent flaps tight, and now wake up paying the price in condensation. I pack up everything wet.
We finally agree on what Roper means by "Leave this body of water near the two massive granite blocks adorning its northwest shore and ascend precipitous, grassy slopes," so we climb with some level of confidence. It is the ultimate grassy stair stepper, but we reach the top of Bighorn Pass in less than an hour. Our next pass, Shout-Of- Relief, is at a similar elevation, but way around an "S" shaped contour. Traversing to keep elevation is tricky, and a few times we get cliffed out and have to scramble hand and foot up ridiculous terrain I doubt Roper intended. Nonetheless, in about another hour we are standing at the pass, but Kevin refuses to shout, either in relief or agony.
We then scramble down, keeping to the left of several lakes. The drops involve a mix of granite slabs and steep thick forest. You quickly realize there is no perfect route, and you measure success by movement. Don't admit your routing mistakes, just keep going quickly.
We eventually crash our way into Horse Heaven and an actual trail. We now race down to Tully Hole, where we filter water and enjoy snacks. We rejoin the John Muir Trail for about six miles. The first, of course, is straight up exposed switchbacks.
Because of the whole SPOT situation, and the fact we have neither showered nor done laundry in 10 days, we decide to zero in Mammoth. The bus from Red Meadows is no longer running, so we will have to figure out transportation when we get there late tomorrow. In the mean time, Kevin keeps listing toppings he wants on his pizza.
We push by Lake Virginia and Purple Lake, on our way to Duck Lake. Camping is not permitted within 300 yards of the lake inlet. In Roper talus field measurements, that would be something like 3 miles. There are lots of people here, and flat spots are at a premium.
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Solo Awards
At the end of the season, we have an awards banquet where we give out our annual Solo awards. To be eligible for year-end awards you have to be an annual Milwaukee Region SCCA member before the last event. If you already have another home region, you must become a dual member to receive a Milwaukee Region award. Below are descriptions of the awards, as well as a list of all past recipients.
Fastest Driver of the Year
Awarded to the driver with the highest PAX/RTP points for the year. The recipient is awarded the traveling trophy with their name added, along with free entry into all of next season's regional championship events.
2017Jeff Cashmore2016Andrew Canak2015Neal Tovsen2014Jeff Cashmore2013Jason Frank2012Chris Fenter2011Chris Fenter2010Chris Fenter2009Jason Frank2008Bartek Borowski2007Bartek Borowski2006Jeff Cashmore2005Jeff Cashmore2004Jeff Cashmore2003Jeff Cashmore2002Jeff Cashmore2001Jeff Cashmore2000Jeff Cashmore1999Jeff Cashmore1998Jeff Cashmore1997Darrel Padberg1996Darrel Padberg1995Marshall Moore1994Darrel Padberg1993Bob Clark1992Bob Clark
Tony Machi Rookie of the Year
Awarded to the best rookie driver of the season. This is based highly on PAX/RTP finishing position, however, other intangibles such as volunteering time with the club, attitude, and displaying good spirit are included when selecting the award winner. Rookies cannot have run more than two Solo events in a previous year. The Rookie of the Year will receive the traveling trophy with name added, free entry into all of next season's regional events, and a free entry to SCCA Solo Nationals the following year (if they choose to attend).
If you meet the requirements you are most likely driving in our Novice class, however, if you aren't, drop us a line so we can make note, even if you don't think your driving is where you think it should be, you might be surprised!
2017Alex Malinowski2016Tim Luporini2015Jeff Sachse2014Michael Borden2013Suzie Schwalbach2012Patrick O'Hara2011Jacob Petersen2010Paul Gutekunst2009Brian Stone2008Michael Makus2007Tim Greenwaldt2006Chris Bailey2005Danny Crawford2004Julie Streeter2003Craig Mankiewicz2002Sam KarpTim White2001Colin Fiedler2000Todd Murray1999Paul Rossetto1998Thana Donbroe1997George Ellingson
Dean Rhode Solo Service Award
Awarded to the person who made the most significant contribution to the Solo program for that year. We are a volunteer organization, without individuals dedicating their time to help run these events we wouldn't be putting on some of the best events in the country, and we wouldn't be enjoying the adrenaline rush. The winner receives the honor of being recognized by their peers, and the traveling trophy with their name added.
2017Kyle Matenaar2016Jason Frank2015Eric Bertrand2014Todd Moore2013Rob Bedelis2012Julie & Colin Fiedler2011Jeff Slater2010Todd Lorino2009Dale Bahr2008Todd Moore2007Cashmore Family2006Steve Wynveen2005Rob Bedelis2004Moore Family2003Sam Karp2002Jeff Slater2001Jim Crawford2000Ken Stefancic1999George Ellingson1998Mike Moore1997Donna Lahl1996Diana Epperly1995Jerry & Linda Hansen1994Padberg Family1993Sandy Silverberg1992Dick Duffey1991Scott Voss1990Peter Wells1989Wally Heynisch1988Jim Dentici1987Tom David1986Darrel Padberg1985Jerry & Linda Hansen1982John Boxhorn1981Tony Machi1980Larry Ingalls1979Wayne Wasylko1978Wayne & Muriel Banker1977Dennis Troemel
Earl Krause Hard Charger Award
This is awarded to the driver best exemplifying competitive spirit and dedication to the sport. Traveling half way across the country to attend national events, being the first person to lend a hand to your closest competitor, attending every local event possible to get more seat time, or long nights in the garage to build a new car. These are all great examples of what this award is about. The winner has their hard work recognized by their peers, and the traveling trophy with their name added.
2017Izzy Gonzalez2016Zach Moore2015Mike Leeder2014Lance Keeley2013Mark McKnight2012Will Ostrowski2011Pete Cheng2010John Ma2009Michael Tews2008Michael Machi2007Andy Seipos2006Bahr Family2005Steve Wynveen2004Paula Scott2003Art Hodge2002Jeff Neiger2001Darrel Padberg2000Blair Knepfel1999Jeff Cashmore1998Karen Ellingson1997Merle Cook1996Erik Bacon1995Donna Lahl1994Tim Burns1993Tim Gohr1992John Verdien


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Political Boundary Disputes in Geography
Since the year 2000, the Latin Americas political boundary disputes in geography among its neighboring countries have resulted into the use of vigor. These events involved 10 of the 19 independent states of Central and South America. In year 1995, Peru and Ecuador went into war that resulted in over a thousand injuries and deaths as well as large economic loss. Through its international standards, the US states were reasonably having freedom for interstate war throughout the 20th century. The Latin Americans in most parts don't hesitate to attack and declare violence to their neighbors. They never expect their states to be involved into war through one another.
The paper on political boundary disputes in geography seeks to explain the strange cluster of features into the hemisphere. This includes the boundary, territorial and some dispute endure.
Solving that puzzle can help to point out the ways to more effective resolution and prevention of conflicts regarding territory and borders. Some of the most serious and longest-lasting boundary disputes at South America were settled since year 1990. The boundary disputes in Central America and all of its neighbors have also been settled despite that their conflicts become worst. All of these 2nd set of States have been largely involved in a militarized interstate conflict since 1990. The Nicaragua had been on top of the list, as it had militarized conflicts with 4 states. Honduras and Venezuela have both militarized conflicts with 3 neighboring countries. Colombia as well as Guyana, together with Guatemala and El Salvador have all militarized conflicts with 2 neighbors. Since year 1990, militarized interstate conflicts have become common. Only the conflicts between Peru and Ecuador have resulted to war in 1995.
This paper on political boundary disputes in Geography contends that the international systems structure in Central and South America and their fairly distant relations with the worldwide system and the panoply of processes as well as institution evident into inter-American relations discuss the short duration and infrequency of interstate wars. This paper has specifically explained the arguments on interstate war, which was become rare because of the balanced of authority that was developed at South America in the end of the 19th century.
The political boundary disputes in Geography to the states of Central and South America have been uncommon and the interstate war to both places have stayed rare as they were somewhat insulated from a wider international method.


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I am fed up of my parents who are constantly fighting
Dear Diana, I am 20 years old and studying. I am the only child of my parents. Sadly, both of them can't tolerate each other anymore and are heading towards a separation.
They are saying they don't want to divorce for my sake. To be frank, I don't get it. How is separation any better than divorce? Should I should start living on my own? There's no point in sticking to a family that has no peace of mind, isn't it? I'm confused whether to live with them or just leave them. Also, I don't want to be a fake bond between them when there's hardly anything left between my parents.
— Sudhir
Dear Sudhir,
You are 20 and old enough to understand the consequences of a separation and divorce. There is something amiss that has resulted in a breakdown of the relationship between your parents. As both parties are hellbent on going their own way there is no point in sticking on or even trying to find an amicable way out. Right now you will have to shuffle between both parents till you find your own bearings. It is difficult to survive on your own in Mumbai. Only after you get a job can you then decide to move on. So for now be patient, they are your parents after all.


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- Date of birth: Aug 9, 1960
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Florida, United States
- Date of passing: Dec 19, 2009
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Doltan, Alabama, United States
"I could not have asked for a better father. NO one has ever loved and cared about me as much as you did.Due to alot of mistakes you made when you were younger you died at an age way too young for a great person and father like yourself. I will try to be as great as a man as you were and not make the same mistakes which is what you wanted me to be. I love you dad"
"Miss hanging out with you and little Billy.We had many a night talk about how much you thought you were a disappointment. As I always told you then you WERE NOT.Your life on this earth was short, but, you made a huge impact on it! You turned yourself around for that boy you loved so much, sacrificed a lot! You were always a hero in my book. See you again in Heaven. RIP, you are <3 & missed"
"You will be missed my brother"
"Billy, I will miss you, as will everyone. I'll never forget the fun times we had when we were kids. I know you are in heaven with your parents and with Daddy."
"I love you Billy, always have and always will. We always had so much fun together. I know you are with your Mom and Dad in heaven and are not hurting anymore."
"We are thinking of all the Hale family at this time . The Richardson family would like to send our condolences ."
"We didn't personally know you, but we will through Little Billy. We will take good care of him and keep your love for him alive. Follow the path before you now; let the candles show you the way. RIP."
"Even though I was in your life for a short flash in time, I will NEVER forget you or the fun times we had. I know you are in heaven now looking down at us all."
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Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana are two designers that run their own fashion house. They launched their fashion house named as 'Dolce & Gabbana' in 1985. Both of them are famous for clothing shoes, bags, cosmetic, jewelry, perfumes, eyewear, watches and many other fashion accessories.
Dolce & Gabbana are designed sophisticated dress for winter season. There are awesome floral miniskirts, tank top with stocking tights, awesome A-line belted skirt, and black and white floral printed skirt. There are skinny tights with tank top, jeans with printed coat, jeans with shirt, floral miniskirt with floral jacket and knee length skirt with scarves.
There are gorgeous belted mermaid gowns, jersey top with tights, awesome floral maxi, and fabulous far coat with leopard print scarf and knee length booties. There are fancy floor length frock, leather pant with floral shirt, and leopard print top with jeans and floral maxi with leather jacket.
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Smith has the quality to propel Munster back to the top
Talk of Ben Smith joining Munster has been doing the rounds on the rumour mill for some time, but it has always seemed an unlikely pairing.
Not since Doug Howlett walked through the Thomond Park doors have the two-time European champions been shopping in this kind of market, but reports in New Zealand have taken the potential transfer public and into the realm of possibility.
At 30, the 60-times capped New Zealander is looking at whether the World Cup in 2019 is a step too far and if he might be best off heading north to make some money before he retires.
If the All Blacks beat the Lions next June, he'll have achieved everything possible in a black jersey, and given the rate with which the conveyor belt is producing talent in his native land, he may feel the time is right.
The NZRU are determined to keep Smith and his team-mates Israel Dagg and Aaron Cruden and have bolstered their budget accordingly, but the lure of a European retirement fund and a new challenge could prove strong.
Although Munster are the only club being named in reports back in New Zealand, there is a long queue for Smith's signature and the NZRU have confirmed that he is attracting plenty of interest.
Arguably the best full-back in the world right now, Smith's all-round ability and counter-attacking capacities make him a desirable signing for any team.
The fact that Munster are in the conversation shows that under Rassie Erasmus the province are making moves in the right direction once again.
With Smith likely to command a salary of more than €750,000 per year in Europe, the chances are that a bidding war involving French or English clubs could take the All Black beyond Munster's budget.
Even to offer a salary in that bracket would be a significant change of policy for the province, who are on a recruitment drive as they look to consolidate early progress under their new Director of Rugby.
Erasmus is working hard to increase his options next season, with Irish-qualified trio Chris Farrell, JJ Hanrahan and James Hart on the way, while Munster are likely to be allowed to retain one of Jaco Taute or Francis Saili.
Rhys Marshall, a project player from New Zealand, has joined and uncapped South African prop Oliver Kebble has been linked with a move.
Saili's exit would free up some budget, while Ian Keatley is being linked with a move to Bayonne and Mark Chisholm is unlikely to remain, given his absence with a head injury.
However, the province may have sought outside help to bring Smith in. IRFU performance director David Nucifora has spoken of his willingness to get private investors involved.
Ulster are the only Irish side who have shopped at the higher end of the market in recent years, with marquee signings Charles Piutau and Marcel Coetzee commanding more than €700,000-a-year salaries.
Unless he fancies undermining New Zealand's 2019 squad, Nucifora may have reservations about recruiting another All Black full-back, and with Leinster courting Dagg there will be a line outside his door.
Whether Munster can get this one over the line or not, it is further proof that they are heading in the right direction.
Erasmus is recruiting in an attempt to bolster a squad that has impressed in recent weeks and with Thomond Park again sold out for the Boxing Day visit of Leinster, there is a sense that the connection between fans and the province has been restored in the wake of the tragic passing of Anthony Foley.
The signing of Smith would add to the momentum. His capture could catapult Munster back to the top table.
Belfast Telegraph