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Mina Lobo has long held a passion for Greek mythology. The story of the goddess Persephone's marriage-by-kidnap to Hades, Lord of the Underworld, has particularly fascinated her, and thus came about Mina's debut novel, That Fatal Kiss. Coming September 2013, the revisionist tale features a fiery and noble heroine, a handsome and broody hero, and some heated, earth-shakin' lovin'!
Given Mina's self-professed neurotic nature, it took her and cover artist Steven Novak a few go-arounds before settling on the cover design for That Fatal Kiss. It had to be curiously compelling, slightly spooky, and yet super sexy—and so it is!
The Book:
Feared by mortals for his inexorable power, and loathed by his fellow Greek gods for the same, Hades rules the Underworld alone. A stark eternity looms before him until he discovers Persephone. Struck by the youthful goddess' beauty, kindness, and spirit, he must have her. But Hades believes Persephone could never love him, and so he conspires with his powerful brother, Zeus, to take her by force.
Persephone too seeks a mate but her possessive mother, the goddess Demeter, frustrates her husband hunting. Then Hades abducts Persephone, tearing her away from the Upperworld she loves to reign with him in the dank depths below. Though outraged, Persephone cannot deny the desire ignited within her by the dark lord's touch. And even as she hopes that Demeter will unearth her, Persephone aches to surrender to the heat in Hades' immortal soul.
The Teaser:
"Enough," Hades said, closing the distance between them. "I have taken you with your father's consent, as custom allows. You are in my kingdom, under my rule, and if you have any care for your continued well-being, you will get into my bed. Now." And with the removal of the pins that held together the black cloth about his waist, he stood naked before her.
The anger warming Persephone clashed with another fire that roared to life within her. She choked on a breath and turned her face from him. "Be warned; I will resist you with the full force of my being, through violent means, if necessary."
His large, unyielding hands encircled the soft flesh of her upper arms as he said, "If you must. Though your surrender to me would prove more satisfying to us both."
The Author:
Mina invites you to keep abreast of updates regarding That Fatal Kiss, as well as the development of any new neuroses, by stalking her at her usual haunts:
Her blog: Some Dark Romantic
On Facebook: mina.lobo.1
On the Twitter: @GothMomLite
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"HelpNet fixed our internal processes, we could see our patrols out in the field in 3 weeks, all processes were totally clear suddenly."
'It is not that HelpyNet needs the local gonvernments, but the other way round!'
'It is the greatest help after rescue dogs if we want to find someone out in the field: the HelpyNet system.'

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Global Responsibility
California Transparency in Supply Chain Act
Before conducting business with suppliers, Cali Bamboo uses a third party to evaluate and address risks in slavery and human trafficking. The initial audit is an announced audit.
After the initial audit, suppliers are audited annually by a third party to evaluate their compliance with our company's anti-slavery and human trafficking standards. If suppliers fail the audit Cali Bamboo may terminate the business relationship. The annual audit is an announced audit.
Vendors working with Cali Bamboo must read, sign, and adhere to a Vendor Code of Conduct which requires them to abide by human trafficking and slavery laws. Failure of the supplier to abide by the terms of this Code of Conduct may result in the immediate termination of the vendor agreement between Cali Bamboo and the vendor or any and all purchase orders, including, without limitation, Cali Bamboo's cancellation of orders for goods in process or scheduled to be made at the time of cancellation or termination, whether involving raw materials, work in process, or finished goods, or in the vendor's or a third party's possession.
Internal Accountability
Cali Bamboo holds employees working directly with vendors accountable for failing to meet our company standards regarding human trafficking and slavery. As part of our internal accountability, employees must read and sign an Employee Code of Conduct which details responsibilities to eradicate forced labor in our supply chain and consequences for failure to do so.
Employees working directly with vendors take a 60 minute in-person class that details human trafficking/slavery risks and Cali Bamboo's actions to eradicate forced labor in its supply chain.


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Alternative trends in art have always attracted interest. Spirit of rebel, provocation, avoiding accepted standards become a sort of self-expression. In 1980s grunge music became popular. This bold and brutal music style is still inspiring designers all over the world. The new ceramic granite collection Grunge by Aparici includes accurate imitation of aged materials — concrete, metal, stucco.
Designers of the Grunge collection tried to reflect the sensation of freedom, individuality and distinctiveness — qualities that are especially valuable in times of industrial style and high-tech. Deliberate carelessness, roughness, oxide stains — all these elements create a manifestation of imperfection.
The collection includes floor ceramic granite, and wall ceramic tile. Colors include Blue, Grey and Oxidium (olive). The surface is partially polished using lappato technique. Porcelain clay used as a basic substance, and double sintering make the tile firm and solid. Ornamental tiles include imitation of laced metal sheets (Grunge Fizz) and modest patterns (Grunge Decor).


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Shop our lightweight, stylish and comfy touch-fastening slippers that are easy to put on and take off. Here at House of Slippers, we offer our customers top-quality designer slippers that are durable, comfortable and flexible.
This lovely, warm and fuzzy type of slippers is one of the best things that could happen to humankind. Being comfortable, remedial and orthopaedic, this touch-fastening slippers offer support, stability, and comfort. Can it get any better than this? Yes it can! They are also super cool, ultra-warm and appropriate for every generation of women. If you're looking for the perfect pair of slippers to rest your feet, you're at the right place.
Here at House of Slippers we care about our customers and that is why we offer a wide range of quality slippers made with top-of-the-line materials and finest fabrics. Slip your feet into these ultra-warm and super-soft slippers and never take them off. Browse our broad selection of designer slippers like Padders, Comfort Plus, Mokkers, Cadans, Dunlop, Mirak, and countless more.
Enjoy your morning coffee, evening dinner, or laid-back weekend at home by staying comfy in one of our remarkably unique models with easy fastening. Recommended for all women who suffer from swelling, discomfort, pains or have mobility problems, these touch-fastening slippers will put an end to all your troubles. Order today and have your favourite model at your doorstep tomorrow, with free delivery and returns included. These slippers will make your days carefree, painless, and enjoyable.


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Over 45 volunteers joined together to tear it up in preparation for a garden space and landscaped entryway at JOIN's new facility. The homelessness transition center supports the efforts of homeless individuals and families to transition out of homelessness into permanent housing. The new JOIN facility is surrounded with nearly continuous asphalt, and adjacent to a freeway; the garden beds provide a place for residents to work with plants and landscaping helps to buffer the building from nearby traffic.
- When: Completed on September 12, 2009
- Where: JOIN Homelessness Transition Center 1435 NE 81st Ave
- Size: 3,000 square feet
- Project manager: Hendrik Broekelschen
- Download: Pics from this event and see our other projects
- Funder: The East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District


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Why Buying Refurbished Server Hardware is Smart
Succeeding in today's ever-changing and climbing business world requires a solid and dedicated commitment to Information Technology. With IT managers that are always looking for the best bang for their buck, considering the purchases of refurbished server hardware is a good place to start.
Why Buy Certified Refurbished?
The obvious answer to that question is overall cost. Refurbished hardware is typically sold at a fraction of its original cost, and the products are as good —or better—than what comes out of the box brand new. Using refurbished technology can save your business from 40% to 80%. In today's marketplace, more data centers are buying and using refurbished items for work areas and IT departments.
Large companies often upgrade their IT operations every couple of years or so. Reasons include opting for the latest technology that suits their needs, or because they must do so based on service agreements with equipment manufacturers. On average, many data centers utilize servers for only two or three years, but the usefulness of this equipment is up to 10 years or more.
Define "Refurbish"
The term "refurbish" may sound scary because, after all, it really means that the equipment has been used before. But certified refurbished hardware is not damaged, and, in fact, it goes through a thorough regimen of cleaning, testing, upgrading, and inspection before being resold in the computer marketplace.
Refurbished items are:
- Manufacturer take outs
- Moving sales
- Short term lease units
- Customer returns
- Canceled orders
- Overstock of store merchandise
- Asset recovery
- Minor scratches or dents that don't affect the item but cannot be sold as "new"
- Discontinued items
- Returns from businesses that need something different.
Certified Refurbished Vs. Reconditioned Vs. "Used" Components
Certified refurbished and "used" are not the same thing when it comes to re-sale Knowing the difference will help you purchase the best equipment for your business, and at the best cost.
Certified refurbished computer hardware is scrutinized by a third party (not the manufacturer) for excellence. Units are cleaned, tested, and updated. Upgrades include re-configuring drivers, patches, microcode, ports, motherboard cards, security and bug repairs, components, and firmware. If the unit needs something, the refurbishing process will get it done. Warranties will be in effect (depending on your supplier's policy).
Refurbished is just as good as new! Talk to a sales professional who can help you decide what works best for your business.
The term "reconditioned" is pretty much the same thing as "re-certified" and "refurbished." All three words mean (or should mean) that the computer hardware has been tested, cleaned and upgraded but the warranty policies may be different, depending on the supplier. In any case, when purchasing anything listed this way, be sure to note what exactly is included in the warranty.
"Used" hardware is typically sold as-is. It does not undergo testing, upgrading or cleaning. Warranties are void. Equipment may be outdated. "Used" products may have the original codes implanted, but they would not be upgraded to suit their latest requirements. Pieces may be broken with no recourse on resolving the issue.
There are positives to buying computer hardware (and software) that is "used." Products that are five years old or more sell for a good price, especially if they are no longer on the primary market. Older units in basic, used condition are great for finding parts to fix what you currently have in use.
Buying something "used" can definitely save businesses money in the short term, but the outdated technology may not be suitable for your needs.
Ecological Benefits to Buying Refurbished Units
Environmental sustainability is a term we hear and use a lot in 2018, and with good reason. The more items that are manufactured in the United States and around the world, the more trash that eventually ends up in landfills or, worse, is illegally dumped in forests and oceans. Utilizing refurbished items help to reduce the amount of things we accumulate. The more we recycle the raw materials harvested from natural resources, the better our environment will be for years to come.
So …
Buy certified or authorized refurbished computer hardware because:
- Prices are discounted
- Products are in excellent shape
- More extensive testing than new pieces, because distributors want to make good on sales in the secondary market
- Returns and seller warranties are specific to the product
- Re-using the "old" has a positive environmental impact.
Finding a Good Deal
Part of finding a good deal when buying refurbished components is working with a business or sales person you trust. It may be optimal to deal directly with the manufacturer but it's not always possible or, for that matter, necessary. Many great companies are in the business of upgrading and reselling refurbished items on the secondary marketplace. When buying refurbished products, determine who is responsible for the work, whether it's the manufacturer or a third party.
IT Xchange provides refurbished server hardware to resellers around the globe. Work with us to see greater margins and customer retention by bringing hard-to-find product at competitive rates. Contact us to learn more.


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»The legally compliant verification of electronic identities in reliable cloud-systems«
It is an unavoidable part of exchanging information or conducting transactions on the internet that the identity of the parties involved can be clearly and accurately established. This is a key requirement of Internet Banking. However, the authentication scenarios in use today have significant disadvantages when they are used in connection with cloud-computing.
The largest cloud-providers have access to all of the data which is entrusted to them and are also aware of who has access to what data. In addition, they cannot exclude the possibility of unauthorised access to the data from within the cloud-provider company itself.
Aims and approach
The aim is to come up with a solution which will enable the users of reliable cloud-services to rely on electronic identity. It will be possible for the parties to prove their identities conclusively to the other party using the new form of German National ID Card without the cloud-provider knowing their identities.
A Trusted Third Party will conduct the identity examination rather than the cloud-provider itself. In addition, the system should be able to verify the electronic identity of legal persons and digital objects such as documents and pictures. The envisaged process will ensure that the verification of identity is done in a legally compliant way.
Project Managers
Chair of Civil Law, Legal Informatics, German and International Business Law and Legal Theory (Prof. Dr. Georg Borges)
Research Assistant
Christoph Engling
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Project Partners
Uniscon GmbH
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At its Annual General Meeting on June 16th, 2017, the Economic Developers Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (EDANL) elected a new Board of Directors. The 2017-18 Board includes:
To learn more about each Director, click here.
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Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) is a Palestinian-led movement for freedom, justice and equality. BDS upholds the simple principle that Palestinians are entitled to the same rights as the rest of humanity.
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The court ruled that it is unlawful for the government to restrict local councils from exercising their conscience and divesting their pensions from Israeli companies complicit in violating Palestinian human rights.
Musicians, artists, Radiohead fans, and human rights organizations respond to lead singer Thom Yorke's defence of crossing the Palestinian picket line.
Open letter from 46 artists, including Thurston Moore, Roger Waters and Peter Kosminsky, as well as Archbishop Desmond Tutu says, 'Respect Palestinian call for a boycott of Israel, don't play Tel Aviv on July 19.'
Calls are mounting ahead of the 67th FIFA Congress for the world football governing body to expel Israeli football clubs based in illegal Israeli settlements.
Palestinians urge Radiohead to cancel their 19 July concert in Israel and respect the cultural boycott picket line.
Please sign petition: https://jewishvoiceforpeace.org/radiohead
UK academics express dismay at the attempts to silence campus discussion about Israel, including its violation of the rights of Palestinians for more than 50 years.
Palestinian artists, cultural organizations and human rights supporters welcome the Australian-British singer Natalie Imbruglia's cancellation of her March performance in Tel Aviv.
'For as long as artists like Kapoor continue to accept these obscenely large gifts, they gift Israel the social licence to pursue its ongoing dispossession of Palestinians'
UK Artists urge DJ Fatboy Slim to cancel his upcoming performance in Tel Aviv.


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Optional Night Seder Program
Beginning with the 2016 school year, MTA unveiled a new and exciting Night Seder initiative. This program encourages students to grow in their personal learning, expand their commitment to Talmud Torah, and foster a sense of unity and belonging across community boundaries.
The program is designed and managed by Associate Principal Rabbi Shimon Schenker who describes how a main goal of the program is to further the Yeshiva environment in MTA in a way that builds on its core values and goes hand in hand with academic excellence. This goal is reflected in the schedule and programming of Night Seder. The program takes place on Monday and Tuesday nights until 8:30 PM, and on Thursday nights until 10:00 PM. Most general studies exams take place on either Mondays or Thursdays, so as not to conflict with the Night Seder schedule. Additionally, Monday and Tuesday nights feature an hour of learning, followed by time for supervised studying to help students stay on top of their schoolwork.
This hour of learning will take place in Yeshiva University's vibrant Glueck Beis Midrash to take advantage of the school's amazing location and campus. During this time, in addition to experiencing the amazing Glueck Beis Midrash environment, students can learn directly with current YU students, many of whom are MTA alumni. This gives them further exposure to the world of the Beis Midrash, and the importance of prioritizing Torah.
To further motivate students to attend, there is free pizza offered every night before learning, raffles based on attendance, and all students who attend 2/3 of night seder will have a test grade of 100 inserted into their Gemara averages.
The ability to be absorbed by the Kol Torah of the YU Beis Midrash is amazing. The opportunity to learn in the same environment as Gedolei Torah is an unbelievable privilege.
It is nice to be able to learn lishma and to learn with a college student that is only few years older than you.
When I entered the Glueck Beis Midrash for the first time I was amazed by the Torah energy in the room and now I'm a part of that. Plus, the pizza doesn't hurt either.
It's an amazing experience every night to watch these boys, after putting in a long and full day of school, come in and sit down and learn.


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Hurricane Irma: Construction Accident Risks Skyrocket
Fort Lauderdale residents and businesses were given plenty of notice this week regarding the potential perils of Hurricane Irma. A week before projected landfall, we have been lectured repeatedly about the hazards associated with storm surge, heavy winds and flooding. Throughout South Florida, property owners are racing to shutter their windows, stock up on supplies and secure their properties in anticipation of the monster storm. Many construction sites in Ft Lauderdale, Hollywood and across Broward County went on "lockdown" several days before Irma hit, meaning workers were allowed on the site, but limited to securing or removing items that could be turned into projectiles by Irma's herculean winds. That was a massive undertaking, and many construction companies worked diligently to minimize the risk of injury.
Unfortunately, as is often the case before such storms when businesses are short on time and manpower, it is highly likely that some construction companies didn't do enough. Not only would this pose danger to the general public in the form of injuries from flying or falling debris, sites that aren't properly secured could resemble missile launchers during a storm, not only endangering the general public, but the workers who will return afterward.
In a category 4 or 5 hurricane, virtually nothing is "hurricane proof." Construction cranes, for example, pose a massive injury threat to anyone inhabiting nearby buildings, as they are not able to be tied down or otherwise secured, leaving them at the mercy of the winds. While cranes are designed to remain upright in winds up to 145 mph, this has rarely been tested in a real-world setting. We caught a glimpse of it on live television in 2012, as Hurricane Sandy caused the collapse of a crane in midtown Manhattan. The accident was triggered by minimal hurricane-force winds which barely registered 85 m.p.h. With Irma hitting Florida as a Category 4, packing maximum sustained winds of 145 mph and gusts up to 170, New York's crane collapse has stoked fears of potential disaster for anyone riding out the storm near any of the dozens of cranes in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County and throughout the region.
Construction companies that fail to secure large objects like metal beams, scaffolding and wood all but ensure that they'll become projectiles during a major hurricane. Smaller objects; however, could pose an even bigger threat, as they can be hurled farther and faster. Even the tiniest of objects – like a nail – can become a dart in a split second. Materials of any size that are not properly secured on higher levels of a high-rise site could be thrown great distances at very high speeds.
Suffice to say, a whole lot of cleanup and preparation is critical to preventing accidents during the storm. If a construction company didn't do enough to prevent your injuries or the death of a loved one, retaining the services of a construction injury attorney greatly increases the chances of a favorable outcome in court. You or your family might be entitled to significant compensation if it can be proven that someone's negligence caused the accident.
Workers returning to a construction site after a hurricane could be at great risk if the company didn't properly secure the site before the storm. Unbeknownst to them, large items could have shifted, leading to partial structure collapses and falling debris. Risk of electric shock due to live wires is also increased, especially near standing water. Toxic chemicals that were not properly secured might have spilled or leaked, leading to dangerous exposure to the unsuspecting worker.
Like any employer in Florida, construction companies have an obligation to provide a safe work environment for their employees. After the storm, it is incumbent upon them to inspect, assess and secure the site again before their employees return. If they fail to do this and a worker is injured or killed as a result, they could be found liable in a court of law and ordered to pay damages to construction injury victims or their families.
If you suffered an injury on a site that you believe was related to lack of preparation for Hurricane Irma, it is imperative that you consult with a Fort Lauderdale construction accident lawyer immediately after the incident. With every passing day, evidence of the hazardous conditions that caused your injuries could disappear, as debris is removed and structures are fixed. This evidence often is critical to a successful judgment in court. All it takes is one call to get the ball rolling. Let a law firm get a jump-start on gathering evidence that will help you, while you focus on recovering.
Broward County construction accident attorney David S. Tupler, P.A. specializes in injury cases. Schedule a FREE consult at our Hollywood or Fort Lauderdale offices.


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Stair Lift Sales Process
When buying mobility products it is common for reputable companies to send a field sales representative to demonstrate the product.
This is often the best way to experience the products prior to purchase and be guided by a real professional.
With reference to stair lifts, a home visit is often required to complete a survey before an accurate quotation can be given, based on the layout of the stairs.
A qualified sales representative should be an expert in their field and be able to answer any questions about their product.
Check ID and verify with company on arrival
Ask questions.
Research the company in full e.g. length of trading, insurance held and recommendations from previous customers.
Check feedback on the company via the Internet for any independent customer reviews.
Check features against other manufactures to ensure you are not missing a key benefit e.g. safety features.
Check warrantee and after sales back up e.g. what is the procedure in the event of break down inside and outside warrantee.
Ask about insurance and extended warrantees.
Ask about weight restriction.
Do not except any hard sell tactics.
Buying Pre-owned
Extra caution must be taken if you are buying a Pre-owned Stair lift.
Understand the age of stair lift.
Check that the stair lift is serviceable e.g. are parts still available
If you need a curved stair lift it is much harder to find a second hand solution, as these have normally been built on a bespoke basis.


text: Astoria, Featured, Restaurants Sep 05, 2012 Unsung Tacos of Astoria: Western Queens' Overlooked Mexican Mecca We're extremely happy to welcome this guest post on tacos in Astoria written by Tina Corrado and Anne Noyes Saini (with additional reporting by Sue Yacka and Meg Cotner), local Astorians (…) Share this Scoop by Meg Cotner total shares! Twitter Facebook Email Print We're extremely happy to welcome this guest post on tacos in Astoria written by Tina Corrado and Anne Noyes Saini (with additional reporting by Sue Yacka and Meg Cotner), local Astorians (…) by Meg Cotner Share this Scoop total shares! Twitter Facebook Email Print We're extremely happy to welcome this guest post on tacos in Astoria written by Tina Corrado and Anne Noyes Saini (with additional reporting by Sue Yacka and Meg Cotner), local Astorians and serious taco fans. Please enjoy this gustatory tour of the unsung tacos of Astoria! -Meg In a city that supposedly caters to every culinary whim, decent Mexican food is surprisingly difficult to find. Difficult—but not impossible. You just need to know where to look. Taco-lovers usually flock to Bushwick, Corona, Jackson Heights, or Sunset Park in search of their fix. But we wanted to see if we could find great tacos and other antojitos (Mexican snacks) closer to home—in Astoria, Queens. So we spent a good bit of the summer trolling Astoria's unassuming bodegas and taquerias in search of exceptionally good tacos, sopes, huaraches, tamales, and the like. The pickins were good, and now we sing the praises of the best of Astoria's under-appreciated Mexican fare. "Granny Cart Tamales Lady," Broadway at 37th St. (in front of Delgado Travel), Astoria Sunday mornings only (circa 10am-11am) UPDATE 2/11/13: The tamale lady, Socorro Carranza, is open for business on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings. Stumble down Broadway on a Sunday morning and you may find a woman with a granny cart stacked with coolers parked under the Delgado Travel sign. It may not look like much, but those coolers are filled with homemade tamales, arroz con leche, and champurrado. All the tamales pack a creamy, semi-grainy, moist masa. In the core, you'll find simple, well-seasoned, carefully prepared fillings. The mild chicken tamal melds tender chicken with stewed tomatoes, while the filling in the spicy chicken tamal features piquant salsa verde. The queso tamal is stuffed with quesillo cheese, stewed tomatoes, and a single spicy jalapeño pepper. (Strict vegetarians, beware—masa this good usually involves some lard.) The arroz con leche, a 50/50 mix of milky liquid and actual grains of rice, is creamy with a touch of vanilla and cinnamon. The champurrado, a hot chocolate-like drink thickened with corn flour, is indeed thick and very sweet. Both were served steaming hot. At $1.25 a pop for everything—tamales and desserts alike—this home-cooked street food is a steal. Get there early because the action ends when the goods sell out. Cruise by at 11:30am, and you'll likely find no trace of these amazing tamales and sweet treats. La Cabana, 33-18 30th Ave., Astoria; (718) 267-7113 The incredibly friendly men working the small grill in this unassuming bodega—all smiles and Spanish greetings—have made La Cabana our new home-away-from-home. It doesn't hurt that their food is flavor-maxed, to boot. The chorizo taco ($2), filled—almost exploding—with expertly cooked, fiery red sausage is hands-down the best in Astoria. The doubled-up tortillas cradling this mound of meaty goodness are soft, grill-marked, and piping hot. The simple toppings (fresh cilantro and diced onion) are all this taco needs to sing. La Cabana's creamy salsa verde packs legitimate heat, but save it for the queso taco ($2), a true winner for vegetarians. This taco, another simple masterpiece, combines a grilled slab of creamy queso blanco with fresh cilantro and diced onion. This may just be our favorite vegetarian taco in the city. Pork and jalapeno and cheese and jalapeno tamales are offered daily at La Cabana. Skip these and try the enormous tamal Oaxaqueño ($2.50), which is stuffed with moist, tender chicken and salsa verde, then steamed in a banana leaf. The masa is slightly dry, but it's exceptionally flavorful (with hints of banana) without resorting to excessive fat. The best bits are along the underbelly of this tamal, where the masa has absorbed the juices of the chicken. You'll find an array of Mexican sodas and horchata by the carton, as well as chorizo and several kinds of cheese in the refrigerator section. The steam table also has home-style chicken, pork, and fish dishes, and there's small seating area where you can eat your food piping hot. La Espiguita Taqueria and Restaurant, 32-44 31st St., Astoria; (718) 777-5648 / (718) 777-1993 / (646) 474-3903 Take a seat at La Espiguita'a old-school lunch counter and watch the short-order cooks (who clearly know a thing or two about working a grill) pack Styrofoam containers to the brim with delights ranging from epic-size huaraches and sopes to pernil horneado (roast pork) or barbacoa (barbecued goat; weekends only). We went for the chorizo taco ($2.25) and the sopes ($3). The sausage, served piping hot (so many chorizo tacos are served room-temperature!), is spicy, crunchy—with some softer bites, and satisfyingly oily. La Espiguita's owners hail from Mexico City, and their hometown evidently influences their sopes, which are served as a single, enormous disk of masa—much like Mexico City's famous street food, huaraches. After we placed our order, we watched the grill man make the thick masa base from scratch. Topped only with refried beans, diced onion, cilantro, and crumbly, creamy queso molido, these vegetarian sopes are simple but amazingly flavorful—easily our favorite in Astoria. La Herradura Mexican Restaurant, 21-09 Astoria Blvd., Astoria; (718) 728-2501 Not far from the south side of Astoria Park is La Herradura, a charming gem on Astoria Blvd.'s strip of Mexican bodegas and restaurants. A specialty at La Herradura is the tamal Oaxaqueño ($2.50), an enormous packet that arrives at the table wrapped in an oil-slicked banana leaf. Big is, indeed, beautiful. Peel open the banana leaf and you'll find a mound of smooth, moist masa bursting with rich, spicy brownish-red mole. Buried within are juicy hunks of pork and fat. That's right—juicy, fatty pork simmered in spicy mole sauce. Need we say more? The mostly meaty menu options and even meatier steam table specials are a daunting challenge for vegetarians. But never fear—if you ask for a nopales taco ($2.50; off-menu), you'll receive a very decent version, topped with freshly grilled nopales (cactus), cilantro, diced onion, and lime. Los Portales Taqueria, 25-08 Broadway, Astoria; (718) 204-6736 The front window at Los Portales features an oil-filled cauldron stocked with slowly simmering chorizo, veal flank, and green onions (bulbs still on)—a spectacle that hints at the restaurant's gloriously rich antojitos. Los Portales' veal flank tacos ($1.50 each) are smaller than most, but the flavor trapped in those tender shredded pieces of meat is mind-blowing. The veal is mouthwatering, salty, and fatty (in the best possible way). One, small hit is all you need, though you'll definitely want to come back for more. The potent house-made salsa verde, our favorite in Astoria, adds a spicy, garlicky kick. Wash it all down with a wonton-soup-size container of chilled horchata ($5). Thin (as it should be), mildly sweet, pleasantly spiced, and ice-cold, it's a delicious way to beat the summer heat. New Yorker Bagel, 31-08 36th Ave., Astoria; (718) 361-9500 Don't be fooled by the name. The bagels at this deli take a back seat to its true specialty: Mexican home cooking. If you're a meat-lover, don't miss the enormous steam table. Especially on weekend mornings, it's lined with huge pans filled with vibrantly colored Mexican comfort food—ribs in salsa verde, roasted goat, beef tripe stew, chicken in mole, red and green chilaquiles, nopales and egg, and chorizo and potato hash. The hardest part: Deciding what to eat. You can also order freshly made tacos and tortas (Mexican sandwiches brimming with meaty goodness of your choice and topped with cheese, avocado, tomatoes, jalapeño, and mayo), as well as tamales (Friday-Sunday only). We went for the green chilaquiles with chicken and eggs (if you're vegetarian, just place your order "sin pollo"). Lopped onto our plate cafeteria-style, these chilaquiles are super soft, spicy, comforting, and creamy. The tortilla bits and flavorful salsa verde are married to one another in a thick coating of crema—unlike other chilaquiles we've tried, which were slightly crunchier. We also tried a small bowl of the beef tripe stew (available daily on the steam table), which combines bits of tender tripe, clearly cooked with love (and no small amount of expertise), with a tangy, fiery red broth. Top it all off with some lime juice, cilantro, and diced onion for added texture and a zesty kick. St. James Deli, 34-02 34th Ave., Astoria; (718) 482-7835 This bodega's Anglo name belies the Mexican specialties available within. Its small kitchen churns out tacos, tortas, and tamales daily (a steam table is also in the works), and there's a good selection of tamarind- and coconut-based sweets, Mexican baked goods, and a full stock of dried herbs and spices. If you love breakfast-for-dinner (as we do), don't miss the egg-laden tacos—one served with meat, the other vegetarian. The chorizo con huevos taco, topped with red and green salsas, diced onion, and cilantro, is piled so high with sausage and scrambled eggs that you'll have to eat away at the mound before even attempting to lift the taco and take a bite. The eggs, soft and speckled with chunks of chorizo, are moist and flavorful. The vegetarian variant, the nopales con huevos taco, is equally overloaded with eggs and cactus bits. The tangy cactus and subtly spicy salsas offer an ideal contrast to the creamy scrambled eggs. End your visit with homemade polvorones ($1), made by a local woman who sells her Mexican baked goods at St. James. These buttery cookies look like mini-scones, but with hard outer-shells, dense, almost powdery interiors, and a mildly sweet flavor that would complement a piping hot champurrado on a cold morning. 31st Ave. Stop Deli, 43-01 31st Ave., Astoria; (718) 267-8789 Yelpers rave about the tacos at this popular bodega, but don't miss the well-seasoned, soft, and moist chicken and jalapeno tamales ($1.50), available daily. If you're looking for something more substantial, try the trio of rich quesillo sopes, layered with refried beans, creamy strings of quesillo cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato, and cilantro, then topped with ample crema and a dusting of sharply flavored cotija cheese. The fried masa disks underneath it all are thick and crispy enough to support that small army of toppings without getting soggy. If you're looking for something sweet or cool, try one of the many Mexican ice pops ($1.75), which come in flavors like arroz con leche, mamey, and even egg nog. A small steam table operates early in the day, and there are tables in the back for eating—though we prefer to sit outside on the trio of chairs near the door and take in the foot traffic along this off-the-beaten-path stretch of 31st Ave. Follow all of Tina Corrado's culinary explorations at her blog, Tina's Nom Noms. For more coverage of NYC food and culture, check out Anne Noyes Saini's website, City Spoonful Follow Sue Yacka and her eating adventures via twitter at @tastoriaqueens. Twitter Facebook Email Print 31st ave stop deligranny cart tamales ladyhorchatala cabanala espiguita taqueriala herraduralos portalesnew yorker bagelsopesst james delitacosTamales About Meg Cotner Meg Cotner was trained as a harpsichordist and now works as a freelance writer and editor. She is the author of "Food Lovers' Guide to Queens," and is a skilled and avid home cook, baker, and preserver. 8 Comments Alison February 26th, 2013 Agree with Dirk re: St. James Deli. (GRR) For the rest of the list…looking forward to an Astoria taco spring! :D Reply A Year of Excellent Eating in Astoria | tastoriaqueens December 26th, 2012 […] think Astoria is known for its Mexican food? Consider the Unsung Tacos of Astoria: Western Queens' Overlooked Mexican Mecca brought to you by awesome Astorians Anne Noyes Saini and Tina […] Reply Dirk December 17th, 2012 Great reviews – thank you for posting them. I have been to most of these, but will check out the rest. I do feel obligated to point out, however, that the St. James Deli is not a place any decent person should be patronizing. I used to go there all the time – they have amazing food, but as the two posts below demonstrate – they have really poor judgment. I miss their food, but would never give them a penny again. http://queenscourier.com/2006/homosexuals-attacked-in-astoria-24487/ http://www.astorians.com/community/index.php?topic=2336.0 Reply Astoria Bike December 6th, 2012 Thanks for the list. It's like you've done all the work so I don't have to. We just had a wonderful meal at La Herradura (21-09 Astoria Blvd.). Delicious and cheap. I'll probably try the rest eventually, but maybe not. Herradura was by far the best Mexican I've had in Astoria. The tamal Oaxaqueño was the best tamale I've ever had. Admittedly I'm not a big tamale fan, but this was so moist and *without* crumb — almost like a pudding. Like no other tamale I've had. Delicious. The mole was very good. The guacamole seemed kind of bland at first but grew on us. Very little in it but perfectly ripe avocado… and there's nothing wrong with that. The black beans were lard-a-licious! We brought in beer from the bodega next door and dinner for three came out to just $28(!). $10/person in NYC? So cheap I thought they had made a mistake, but no. Reply Phillip September 11th, 2012 In the back of the mexican bakery on 30th ave between Crescent and 29th (right by mt sinai, if you need a landmark) is a really great place too, called El Molcajete. It's a taqueria/restaurant within a bakery. Thumbs up for huitlacoche on the menu, got in in the quesadilla. Reply Daniel September 7th, 2012 This is really helpful. I needed some hole in the wall places to enjoy tacos. Good selection and many choices, thanks everyone! Reply Roberto September 5th, 2012 Hey thanks for this posting! I've lived in Astoria for 9 years and I wanted to point out there's a great little Mexican 'Deli' on 41st st right next to the intersection with Broadway: 32-11 41st Street. Astoria – Cruz Mexican Products (718 545 0319) Not only they sell all kinds of Mexican products and ingredients but they also have a tiny sitting area at the back where you can get the real deal: Tacos, Groditas, Enchiladas, Burritos, tortas, etc. I strongly recommend the 'Gorditas de carne enchilada and 'tacos de cecina'. My wife and I are big fans of this place and sometimes even get the food delivered to our house (you have to call and find out if they have delivery though, but worst case you can always call in advance and pick it up). Keep up the good work! Reply Mike September 5th, 2012 Health department closed down Stop Deli. Reply Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.


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This project seeks to list representatives of the Jewish families from the Moravian town of Hodonín (Göding) in today's Czech Republic.
The KehilaLinks page on Hodonín (JewishGen) tells us that "a Jewish community existed in Hodonín as early as the first half of the 17th century. Most Jewish families of the fairly large community were expelled from the town in the 18th century. Between 1798-1848 only 13 Jewish families had been granted permits to reside there under the Familianten laws." (The permits could also be sold if there were no son to inherit them. The Familianten order was in force until 1848.) The 13 Jewish families of early 19th-century Hodonín were (see list in Zeitschrift des Deutschen Vereines für die Geschichte Mährens und Schlesiens, starting p. 356):
- David Bauer. Does not appear in Göding records.
- Isak Berger. Handschuhmacher, Haus #212.
- Samson Frankl
- Lazar Frankfúrt. The Czech Jewish Registers (Deaths, Hodonín) show Lazar was b. 1745-d. June 3, 1807 (at 62), Haus 5. His son Josef Frankfúrt was b. Feb. 8, 1801 in Göding to parents Lazar & Judith geb. Samúel, Haus 266. Six other children, a including younger Lazar, were born 1844-1852 (Index to Hodonín Births of 1783-1939 at Czech Jewish Registers online, which calls them Frankfurter).
- Benjamin Haas b. 1762- died June 8, 1842
- Israel / Isak? Körner. The Czech Jewish Registers online show Israel b. 1757-d. Göding, April 30, 1827, age 70, Haus 210 (Hodonín Births, Marriages, Deaths 1783-1833 O 1802-1833 Z 1807-1833, Image 14 of 21). The Czech Jewish Registers show his dau. Júdith born Jan. 28, 1793 in Göding to Israel & wife Katharina geb. Mändl, Haus 210 (Czech Jewish Registers). Dau. Eva b. Jan. 18, 1795, Haus 210. Dau. Rosali[a] b. May 15, 1798, Haus 210. Dau. Sály b. May 7, 1807 [she married Lazar Redlich, below]. {Dau. Mariana, b. 1812-d. April 22, 1822, age 10, tochter Isak Körner, familiant}. {Dau. Anna Kerner, b. July 1819-d. Aug 11, 1819, tochter Isak Körner, familiant}. Son Friedrich, b. July 28, 1820, Israel Körner & new wife Sara, Haus 210. Son Heinrich, b. July 27, 1823, Haus 210. {Son Friedrich Körner b. ~April 1, 1824-d. Oct. 1, 1824, sohn Isak Körner, familiant Haus 133}. Dau. Amalie, b. Dec. 28, 1825, Haus 210. Son(?) Bernhard, b. Oct 7, 1830, no father listed; mother=Saly(?) Körner, Haus 142.
- Isak Mändl (Rabbi Sekl Göding). Born 1780 in Göding; married married Anna Stiasny of Göding (1792-1836).
- Markus Matzner, geb. 1758 in Göding-d. Jan. 16, 1820 in Göding, age 62, Haus 248 (Czech Jewish Registers). He was "zuerst genannt" (first mentioned) 1785; Mehlhändler (trader in flour). His 1st wife was Anna Abraham from Göding; 2nd was Apollonia "Flower" [Blume] Girst from Eisenschitz (b.-1764-d. Nov. 10, 1826; Czech Jewish Registers). His son Abraham was also Mehlhändler (1802-Oct. 8, 1849). Matzner childrens' births appear in Czech Jewish Registers, Hodonín (Göding), beginning June 14, 1785. The mother of daus. Katharina, b. April 12, 1805 and Elisabeth, b. June 20, 1806 (both Haus 31) was 2nd wife Apollonia.
- Markus Popper married a daughter of Jakob Benjamin von Szobotist, 1799.
- Lazar Redlich b. March 14, 1803; married Jan. 1, 1832 to Chaja Sara (Saly) Körner (geb. May 7 1807; dau. Isak Körner).
- Jakob Stiasny. He is seen in Göding only once: the 1788 birth of dau. Theresia, in Czech Jewish Registers. Deutscher Verein für die Geschichte Mährens und Schlesiens confirms this.
- Bernhard Weiner -- Haus 212, p. 359. Born 1756, Göding-d. July 17, 1832, Göding, age 76 (Czech Jewish Registers, Hodonín Births, Marriages, Deaths N 1783-1833 O 1802-1833 Z 1807-1833, Image 16 of 21). Dau. Anna b. March 14, 1796 to Bernard & wife Júdith ____. Son Jacob, b. May 13, 1803.
- Benjamin Weller, b. 1760; married Rosalia Joachim (1764-1844).
Hugo Gold's Moravia (1929) lists a 14th Familiant: Bernhard Ziemlich, followed by his son Löbl, then goes on to list several "foreign" Familianten living in Göding.
The Jewish population in Göding increased considerably in the mid-19th century. Thereafter the number of Jews declined as a result of Jewish migration to cities. Over 220 persons died during the Nazi occupation. The religious congregation was reestablished after the liberation.
The Jewish ghetto was situated south of the town's main square, next to the chateau, separated from the rest of the town by the Morava river branch. This ghetto consisted of about 30 houses, although only 13 houses were recorded in the 18th century. Demolished after World War II, the former ghetto area is now the site of a housing development.
Birth, Death and Marriage records for Hodonín (their entries refer to Göding) are at the Czech State Archives in Prague, and online at two Badatelna websites: Badatelna/Fond/1073 (the original set of "Czech Registers") and Badatelna/Fond/241, with newly available records for localities in the Czech lands. In both cases, go to the INVENTAR tab to start a search. Information on using these valuable records, called the Czech Jewish Registers, is here. To read these early records, you will need to study up on the old German script, Kurrent.
There are two Jewish cemeteries in Hodonín / Göding. One is marked by a sign written in the local language, mentioning Jewish community cemetery. It is open to all, surrounded by no wall and having no gate. There are up to 20 stones, none in their original locations.
The second cemetery is near other area cemeteries, but is identified by no sign or other marker. It is reached by crossing the town's public cemetery, and is surrounded by a continuous fence with a gate that locks. There are 20 to 100 stones.
External Links:
- Hodonín nostalgický has a collection of old photos of the town.
- Hodonín business directory of 1924 (spreadsheet)
- "Jahres-Bericht der Deutschen Communal-Realschule in Göding veröffentlicht am Schlusse des Schuljahres, 1911-1912." School yearbook lists donors on pp. 88-89 and students on pp 114-115.
- Historical German and Czech Names for Places in the Czech Republic is an invaluable resource.


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- Published: December 17, 2015
The First Presbyterian Church sanctuary was filled to overflowing on Sunday night, when the Yellow Springs Community Chorus and the Yellow Springs Chamber Orchestra joined forces under the direction of James Johnston to present a holiday concert of the music of Mendelssohn and Bach. Shown above are chorus members performing the classic "Magnificat" by Bach.
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Representing: Union
84th ILLINOIS VOLUNTEER INFANTRY
Organized: Quincy, Illinois Summer, 1862
Mustered In: 9/1/62 Quincy, IL
Mustered Out: 6/8/65
This three year western theater regiment was ordered to Louisville, KY several weeks after Federal muster. It was at the battle Perryville, KY 10/8/1862 and on the march with Union Gen. Carols Buell through the state as the pursued the retreating Confederate forces under Gen. Braxton Bragg.
At the battle of Stone's River, GA on 12/31/1862 the 84th lost 228 officers and men killed or wounded out of a total of 350 engaged. The unit next moved into the Tullahoma Campaign during which it was engaged in the battle of Chickamauga, TN on Sept. 19-20, 1863 and under siege with Union Gen. Rosecrans in Chattanooga. During the Union breakout from that city it was involved with Union Gen. Hooker in 'the fight above the clouds."
The 84th next moved into the Atlanta, GA Campaign. The battles of Franklin and Nashville, TN followed, completing the regiment's battlefield roster. At final muster its total battlefield casualties were 558, Lost by accident were 7 and 124 died from disease. Total casualties: 689.
Residence: LeHarpe, IL Age: 28.11 yrs
Enlisted/Enrolled: 8/11/62/ LeHarpe, IL Rank: Pvt.
Mustered In: 9/1/62
Discharged: 10/5/63
Highest Rank: Cpl.
Carlos DeWitt Miller was born 8/17/33 in Trumbull County, Ohio to Friend B. (b. 1800 MA) and Fanny (b. 1807 NY) Miller. He was the third eldest of at least seven children produced by this farm couple. His siblings were: Rasselass J. (b. 1825 OH), Henry (b. 1830 OH), Monroe (b. 1835 OH), Culvert (b. 1839 OH). Esther Ann (b. 1843 OH) and Eliza Jane (b. 1849 OH).
No documentation is available pertaining to Carlos' childhood, formative or teenaged years. Although no date is given, sometime prior to 1860 Carlos married to a woman identified only as Martha (middle initial E. b. ca. 1839 OH) the union would produce one child: Clark C. Miller (b. 12/21/60). While Clark's birthplace was in Illinois, it is not known if the Miller's were residing in that state at the time.
In August, 1862 Carlos, then living in Ohio, joined the U.S. Army. Almost immediately he was stricken with diarrhea. His period of service, approximately fourteen months, was to be dominated by his hospitalization in a number of locations and incapacitation primarily from the chronic condition. His suffering was so severe that on 10/5/63 he was granted a medical discharge.
A surgeon's notation of two days prior at the U.S. General Hospital, Camp Dennison, Ohio read as follows: "During past two months unfit for duty 60 days. Has never been able to perform duties of soldier since enlistment. Should never have been enlisted. Unfit to enter Invalid Corps." (Note: The Invalid/Veteran Reserve Corps was an organization formulated in order to utilize soldiers who because of injury, wounding or illness were deemed unfit for field service, but able to perform a variety of light-duty responsibilities.) Interestingly, despite his alleged inability to function as a soldier Carlos had been promoted from private to the rank of corporal on 9/15/62.
Upon leaving the service Carlos returned to Ohio settling in Bristol Township, Trumbull County. Who and what he returned to is not clear as, sadly, his wife, Martha, had died on October, 26 of the previous year. Who had taken charge of the couples' young son after her death is not known but he was with Carlos in 1870 census. Also not known is what livelihood Carlos returned to. Likely it was farming supplemented by a $2 per month government disability pension which began immediately after his discharge on October 8th, either in 1864 or '65 Carlos remarried to Elizabeth Anna Gray (b.8/1/36 OH) at Mesopotamia, OH. This union would produce three children: Etta "Ettie" S. (b. 1866 OH), Emerson G. (b. 1868 OH) and Ellen E. (b. 1879 NY). Also in the household as per the 1870 U.S. Census was Carlos' son, Clark. As of 1870 Carlos was still listed as being employed as a farmer.
At some point between the birth of son Emerson in 1868 and the 1870 census the Miller's had departed Ohio to resettle in New York State. It was there in Allen Township in the county of Allegany the 1870 U.S. Census bureau found them. At that time Carlos was still farming. A decade later, however, then living in Nunda, Livingston Co., NY he was listed as being employed in a produce warehouse. The Miller's are known to have been living in Livingston County, New York as late as 8/9/81. From that date until 6/29/87 when they are documented as living Washington Territory their exact whereabouts are not known. One notation has the family moving from Ohio to Washington in 1882, while a 4/1/85 has them still in New York, but then living in the Wyoming County community of Dalton. Did the family travel to Ohio before jumping to Washington? Likely we will never know.
Upon arriving in Washington Territory the family appears to have set up household in the community of Duwamish, likely near present-day south Seattle in King County. That was their post office and residential address when on 6/29/87 Carlos paid a $16 registration fee in the territorial capital of Olympia to obtain a 160 acre homestead in the eastern King County community of Redmond, land onto which the family moved in October of that same year. It appears, however, that Redmond may have been a developing community without its own post office as in 1889 the Miller address was noted as Houghton, WA. Houghton was a small community along the shores of Lake Washington that was later encompassed by the City of Kirkland. In March/April 1891 Carlos, his wife and their family of four received ownership of their homesteaded. A 4/22/91 description of the parcel reads as follows: has timbered farming land, bottom and upland. (The family) has lived their continuously....in a log dwelling approximately 16' x 20'. (Also constructed) are a stable and 40 rods of fencing. About 4 acres have been cleared and cultivated. (An additional) 10 acres (consists) of slashings and small fruit trees. Total value: $500.
Although it appears the Millers remained on their Redmond homestead until moving northward to the Snohomish County, community of Monroe circa 1903/04. 1892 throws in another interesting twist in their address saga by indicating farmer C.D. Miller were then residing in the northeast King County community of Bothell. As with the Houghton/Redmond connection, perhaps Redmond still did not have their own post office in 1892, but were by then serviced out of Bothell. For the 1900 census, Carlos and Elizabeth were still on their Redmond homestead, but by this time his ability to continue farming was waning. His occupation for that year was noted as "garden laborer." It appears that the 1903/'04 move from Redmond to Monroe was prompted by the decision or need to give up farming and move into the home of Herbert and Etta E. Seager, their married daughter. It was there on 6/1/10 that Elizabeth died. She was buried in the Monroe I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Carlos was to remain with his married daughter for the remainder of his years. He died on 6/30/19 at 85.10 years of age. By that date Etta and her husband were residing at Duvall, King County, Washington - another small community south of Monroe and northeast of Redmond. His earthly remains were then transported back to Monroe for burial next to Elizabeth.
As earlier noted, almost immediately after his medical discharge from the U.S. Army Carlos began receiving a monthly government disability pension stipend. That payment had begun at $2 per month. At passing he was receiving $35 per month. His last payment was received on 6/4/19. A check received after his death was returned to the government.
Buried at IOOF Cemetery Monroe
Row: Old Section
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Houseplants have bloomed into fashion once more. Absolutely is here to guide you on the green companions that work with your home and your lifestyle
Words Brandon Clarkson
The Bo-Ho: Swiss Cheese
If your style is a sheek collection of articles from around the world or your space is an eclectic spectrum of different decor, look no further. Like your bohemian style, the swiss cheese plant is all over the place…in the best possible way. The swiss cheese will grow in every direction, with its leaves often growing perfectly peculiar patterns. Water once a week or until the top of the soil feels dry. The swiss cheese is ready to boldly embrace those bo-ho beings with a home style to match.
The Minimalist: Cactus
Cold but bold? Striking yet functional? If your home is practical and has no place for clutter, yet still feels like it needs something more, you might just need this spikey friend. Just like a minimal space, the cactus plant demands little maintenance. Place in a sunny spot, preferably in a south-facing window. For your cactus to thrive in the summer season, water once a week when the water feels dry. To survive, water every other week. A cactus can work wonders as a centerpiece to a room, especially if your style uses monotone colours and echoes necessity.
The Household Helper: Parlour Plant
For years, parlour plants have been a common feature amongst British homes. With its bushy style and lengthy leaves, the parlour plant is recognised as one tough cookie, surviving minimal care. What's more is that the plant is non-toxic and so it becomes a friendly family member, in a home with children and/or pets. This plant is accommodating to most styles and sits alongside the peace lily in NASA's top 50 air purifying plants. If your children like to take up all the space during playtime, this plant works well in hallways and corridors, as it also requires minimal light.
The Light in the Dark: Peace Lily
Whether your style is on the darker side, or your room doesn't get too much in the way of direct sunlight, bring the peace lily in to brighten your space. Like the swiss cheese plant, the peace lily loves nothing more than a shady spot. It's a thirsty plant though, so be sure to water regularly. Once a week will do, or when the soil feels damp but nearing the dry side. Follow these simple steps and it might just grace you with beautiful slender blooms of sleek white flowers in the spring and summer seasons. An experiment by NASA claimed this plant to be one of the best natural air purifiers – removing formaldehyde, benzene and carbon monoxide. These qualities make the peace lily a wonderful suit to a dark bedroom.
The Scandinavian Friend: Zanzibar Gem
The zanzibar gem is a stylish, crisp and particularly fresh house plant, making it perfect for a Scandinavian style. This wonderful, low maintenance plant will work side-by-side in a scandi setting, with its consistent leaves and arching stems. Place against a wall near low cluttered shelving, for a decor that pleasantly leads the eye. Let the soil dry out completely first for almost architecturally designed leaves.


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Many of us stand to benefit from certain types of big data collection. In the medical field, big data can be applied in numerous ways, for example: predictive modeling for R&D, enhancing clinical trial design, or conducting Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER).
The idea behind big data is that everybody's data goes into a big pool, which is then analyzed to find patterns and trends. We may learn that x and y are indicators of condition z later on in life, and we can then institute preventative care… and, that's certainly using Big Data to benefit people. [Click here to read more about big data in the Healthcare community]
Or, it is mostly used to give companies a competitive edge, like in the Financial Services industry. Financial services firms are utilizing big data to transform their processes, their organizations and perhaps, their entire industry. This isn't quite as beneficial on the individual level as in the healthcare industry scenario, but we still stand to benefit, from lower prices, or higher growth in our long-term accounts, or even just by having expectations based on a big data set. [Click here for an IBM article on big data in the Financial Services world]
But, on the flip side, big data could also be used to advertise to us in seemingly manipulative ways. And what if sensitive data gets into the wrong hands? Many people are concerned about that.
In a research article conducted by BI and data software review firm Software Advice, Consumer Positions on Data Collection and Use, they take a look at how people feel about data collection as a concept, as it relates to Medical, Financial, and Employee-related data.
It turns out many of the people they interviewed do not have a strong opinion, but a few themes were clear. The report showed that people over the age of 45 were more uncomfortable or skeptical about sharing their personal data in general. The older you are, the more likely you have been burned by sharing personal data. People under the age of 45 tend to be more optimistic. They are still cautious, but are more likely to share their data if there is a clear benefit to them.
The full report can be found here, but as a general rule, if a company is going to collect data, people share more generously if the reason and benefit to sharing that information is transparent from the start.


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Preached Jan 1, 2005 at Colinsvale, Tasmaina
Preached Jan 8, 2005 at Rosny, Tasmania
A little girl holds a sign for all the world to see – she is alone. A father stands holding the clothes of his infant daughter, the mother stands nearby sobbing. Earth movers dig a huge mass grave along a train line to bury everyone in the train. Whole villages and islands have been cleared of their population. Putrefying bodies left by receding waters now threaten the remaining population with disease.
"This was the worst day in our history," said Sri Lankan businessman YP Wickramsinghe. "I wish I had died. There is no point in living."
"People told me it was as if God had unleashed his anger on the people,'' said Haji Ali, a resident in Patong Labu.
Was this mighty earthquake that shook the seabed and unleashed a devastating tsunami that took over 125,000 lives an act of God? If not, where was God?
Act of God vs Act of Satan<>
Enemy sows Tares at night (when all are asleep)
Q. Where does evil come from? Who plants the evil in this world?
A. v39 – Satan sows them
Q. What (WHO!) are the weeds?
A. v38 – The sons of the evil one
Q. When is Evil "weeded" out?
A. At the end of the age
The Origin of Evil
Rev 12 – War in Heaven
Devil-Deciever, serpent,
Took 1/3 of the angels with him
Eze – 28:12-15
Satan (king of tyre) was in
Was in Heaven
Was a guardian Cherub
Lucifer made a devil of himself
Q. Did God make Lucifer faulty? Did he create him with a bug in his system?
A. He was perfect, but corrupted himself
Challenged God for rulership of heaven
Isa 14:12-14
Visions of Grandeur
He had "I" trouble! – The mentally ill use the words my, me, and I much more often than normal people
Wanted to be like the most High God – HOW? Creature overthrowing creator? Impossible!
Thought he could run the universe better than his creator
Why didn't God destroy Lucifer when he went bad?
- God is a god of love and wants us to love and trust him – not be afraid of him
- Illus: your children – did you get a contract saying, "they will be perfect, faultless, and kind."? Did you even expect that? No – you probably expected "selfish, dirty and mean"! (WHY DID YOU HAVE THEM?)
- God gives everyone the freedom to obey or disobey
- Allowed Satan to have a "test case" scenario
- Earth became the stage for the great controversy
- 1. cor 4:9 – "We have been made a spectacle to the whole universe, to angels as well as to men."
- Eph -12 – Satan will use whatever means he can to deceive us therefore we must wear armour made especially for this type of battle
- Gen 3 – Satan misled and lied to Eve, calling God a liar and unfair
- Satan had hijacked the newborn world – becoming the Prince of Earth
- Blame Game – Adam à Eve à Serpent à God (who made serpents!)
- John (Devil is a liar and father of lies)
A total of 8,810 promises in the Word of God.
· 7,487 promises by God to man
· 2 promises by God the Father to God the Son
· 991 promises by one man made to another
· 290 promises made by man to God
· 21 promises made by angels
· 1 made by a man to an angel
· 2 made by an evil spirit to the Lord
· Satan made 9 promises (and lied 9 times)
Q. What role does Lucifer play in our lives now?
Quote: "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist."
Luke – Jesus healed a woman whom Satan had bound for 18 years
Job 1:7-
- Job 1:7 – From where do you come (ie 'who invited you!') Earth
- Job 1:8 – Job=blameless and upright man
- Satan – "raise your hand against Job" Jesus – "I will lift my hand of protection, you do what you will… but…"
- 1. cattle stolen, 2 lighting kills sheep, 3. camels stolen, 4 all 10 kids killed
- Job 2 Satan says – Hurt Job. God says – I lift my hand, you can touch him
- Who was it that plagued Job? Satan!
- The Lord may allow things to happen, but Satan is responsible for all evil on earth
Q. What role does Lucifer play in our lives now?
A. Satan is responsible for all evil, pain, sorrow and death
Illus: Tsunami warning centre – "We don't have anyone in that area in our address book"
Frantic warnings
In Los Angeles, the head of the
But there was no official alert system in the region, said Charles McCreery, director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's centre in
"It took an hour and a half for the wave to get from the earthquake to
"We tried to do what we could. We don't have contacts in our address book for anybody in that part of the world," he said.
Q. So, where was God when the Earthquake hit and the tidal wave began to roll towards hundreds of thousands of helpless people?
A. He was there. Watching. Where is he now? Still there suffering with those who have lost loved ones.
1 peter 5:8 – Satan=roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour!
God Gave us freedom by giving his Son, and His Son gave himself to die on the cross
John – God sent his son to save us, because he loves us!
Heb – thru death he destroyed him who had the power of death (the devil)
We see earthquakes, tidal waves, death and destruction. But what we don't see is the Devil standing behind the supernatural curtain controlling and causing all the evil on this earth.
2. cor – "for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light."
– Satan and his angels can work miracles "They are spirits of demons performing miraculous signs"
23At that time if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or, 'There he is!' do not believe it. 24For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and miracles to deceive even the elect–if that were possible. 25See, I have told you ahead of time.
1 Samuel 11 – Nahash (serpant) the Ammonite besieges Jabesh Gilead – victims "make a treaty with us!"
Nahash – Ok. I will make a treaty with you if you allow me to gouge out the right eye of every man.
Right eye – fighting eye. As long as we are on the devensive Satan is happy. He just doesn't want any offensive Christians.
What do you pray for? Protection, peace, happiness? Or… Bravery, Power to act, Desire for lost souls?
Q. Has the Devil Gouged out your fighting eye? How can we fight today?
Illus: Pregnant woman – picnic at riverside – toddler falls in water. Woman can't swim. She knows if she jumps in she will die. She screams for help. Watches her child flailing in the water. Help comes. Too late. The man jumps in and recovers the body of her little boy only to discover that the water is only waste deep. The woman could have saved her child with no danger to herself. But she failed to try because she believed it to be impossible.
Q. How do we fight today?
A. Stop believing yourself to be incapable. Jump in the water. The people in the world don't need rocket scientists, they need a quick helping hand. You can do it! Go on the offensive! Attack the Devil by plucking people out of the quagmire of sin. Drag them to shore, take them to Jesus. And he will give them life!
Who's side are you on?
John – if you come, he will claim you- "Whoever comes to me I will never drive away."
Wont you choose Jesus to be your Lord and King?
And if you have taken Jesus as your Saviour wont yo
My family and I were enjoying the most beautiful island Phi Phi when without warning hell broke loose. I had only moments [before] left an Internet cafe when people started running. My first thoughts was that something such as a movie star was on the island and so the locals were running to see, then a person just said one word, "wave". There was no time to wait and see as the crowd running had now within 10 seconds had turned into something similar to the "running of the bulls" . I was not with my wife and 2 children but just started running. About 50 metres up the greatest site hit me when I saw my family exit a shop where my boys were having haircuts. I yelled for them to just run. The mass of people running were now starting to trample people as the sound of the wave was evident and a reality to us. I saw a Thai man veer away from the crowd and duck through a 1 metre wide gap between a building. The water was now only 20 metres behind us and was coming from all directions. I felt that the people running were running blind and that the Thai man that went through the gap must know where he was going as to make that choice. We followed him and he led us to scaffolding and up into a concrete building site. The water hit 5 seconds later underneath us. We were some of the lucky ones who lived. We spent the day up in the rainforest hills on Phi Phi until I ventured down to asses the situation. There is so much more to tell. The death and injured was surreal to understand. Us "foreigners" bound together, language problems seemed irrelevant as we knew what had to be done - help the injured.
- Joshua Magnus who was holidaying with his family at Phi Phi.


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Fuel Tank
Fuel Pipes
Fuel Pumps - you will need to choose a fuel pump suitable for your engine fuelling system.
Typically with running RV8 3.5l (carb not EFI) people seem to go for electric Facet red top pumps or Carter, both are good pumps. Some people report that the Carters can be a little more noisy than the facets, but both are fine and once the engine is started you won't hear any fuel pump.
Carter fuel pumps
Facet Fuel pumps
Fuel Pump Location
Typically the fuel pump if positioned in the boot next to the tank, this keeps the noise down and keeps it away from the hot engine bay. There are many ways to mount the fuel pump, ideally you don't want it in the main boot area of it may be bumped when you put things in and out of the boot or your tool box sliding around. The photo below shows one solution (fuel tank removed), to make up a stepped bracket to allow it to be mounted as near to the back of the car as possible for easy access but up and out the way. This one is a carter and is mounted on additional rubber bobbins to stop vibrations. Note also that the fuel filter is before the pump to protect the pump from any bits left in the tank.
Setting up the Edelbrock 500 Carburettor on a Rover V8
The Edelbrock carb is a very popular choice of carburettor and is suitable for all the common sizes of Rover V8 engine that are likely to be fitted to a Sumo. The 'Eddy 500' seems to suffer less tuning issues than any of the equivalent Holley carburettors.
Things to check before the engine is even fired up with your shiny new carb:-
1.The float height. Even straight out of the box the float heights do not seem to be setup very well. The Edelbrock website has a PDF file that shows how to set the floats up. A set of torx drivers are required to remove the top off the carb. Be very careful not to lose the tiny spring clips that hold the accelerator pump arm and choke arm in place. Do not be afraid the 'lift the lid' off the carb, they are very easy to work on and components won't come flying out of it never to be seen again! It's best to remove the metering rods before the top is refitted. Remove the air filter stud before lifting the lid off the carburettor; it will rip the gasket if you leave it in place!
2.The fuel flow per minute. This is very important if you do not want your engine to lean out at Wide Open Throttle (WOT). The test involves disconnecting the fuel pipe from the carb and poking the end of the fuel pipe into a suitably sized container, the fuel pump should then be run for exactly one minute. The amount of fuel then needs to be measured in CC. The following formula can be used to check that enough fuel is being issued by the pump:-
CC per minute = BHP X 4.7
If you do not know the BHP figure for your engine you can estimate it. A standard 3.5 SD1 will make about 155 BHP. A tuned 3.5 may make 230 BHP. A standard 3.5 with the higher CR of 9.75:1 along with a performer 180 manifold and the 500 carburettor might make about 180 BHP. A stock 4.6 might make around 250 BHP and a fairly highly tuned one about 320 BHP.
Using the formula it can be seen that a tuned 4.6 engine will need 1504cc of fuel per minute when it's running at WOT. Really, in this situation an ideal pump would be one that delivers at least 2 litres of fuel per minute. The original cobra's sometimes used two or three pumps connected up in parallel in order to deliver enough fuel to the gas guzzling Ford big block!
3.Fuel Pressure. The fuel pressure is not the same as the fuel flow, the PDF doc that is downloadable from the Edelbrock website states what the maximum pressure can be before the carb will flood. (Around 6.0 PSI).
The manufacturer of your pump will give the max PSI that the pump can deliver, if this value is too high another pump will have to be used or a regulator fitted. There is one other method that could be used to reduce the pressure. This involves the use of a restricted return pipe that bleeds off the excess pressure (and hence some fuel) back to the fuel tank. The simplest system is a low-pressure pump with no other components required. At least one Cob owner suffered all sorts of fuelling issues due to a faulty regulator causing a WOT lean out so be warned!
4.Heat insulator. Trying to start the engine whilst it's still hot can be a problem due to the fuel boiling in the float bowls, I have actually seen this happening and it's quite alarming! The cure is to fit and insulator between the carb and the manifold. You will need longer studs which are sometimes supplied as part of the kit. Be aware that you might require an 'extra' long stud or bolt if one of the studs is also being used to hold the throttle bracket. The photo below shows such an insulator, its made of 2 metal plates with multiple layers of insulating gaskets.
5.An extra throttle return spring. The spring fitted to the carb is not strong enough to do the required job, end of story! You must fit at least one extra spring to help close the throttle. You will need to fabricate a bracket to do this. Make sure that the extra spring(s) do not foul any part of the carb. Do not make the bracket out of weak aluminium or a piece of steel from old an baked bean tin, think about what will happen if the throttle sticks open!
6.The choke mechanism. This is not normally required and the use of it is likely to foul the plugs. You can remove the choke plate to aid the gas flow slightly. (Remove the small link rod as well otherwise it will fall into the engine and damage it!) The remaining mechanism can than be fixed with lock wire in the off position. A better solution is to use a stiff single strand choke wire and knob so that the fast idle part of the choke can still be used. The choke knob can be mounted off a bracket that is fixed to the car using one of the steering column bolts. This way the knob is hidden out of view. The fast idle screw can then be adjusted to bring up the idle speed to around 1200 RPM when the engine is cold to avoid it stalling. To start the engine without the choke just pump the throttle two or three times to squirt some fuel into the manifold before cranking the engine on the starter. When the engine 'catches' just gently pump the throttle so that the accelerator pump can supply the fuel to keep the engine running. After about 30 seconds the engine should run on the fast idle. After a few minutes the fast idle can be switched off.
These choke bits are not needed:-
7.A positive throttle stop. You will end up damaging the carburettor or snapping the throttle cable if you do not make some sort of stopper for the throttle pedal. It needs to be setup so that when the pedal is hard against the stop the carb is just about fully open but the cable is not as tight as a 'bow string'.
A basic overview of how the carb works
If you just 'plonk' the carburettor on to the manifold and turn the key the engine will fire up and it will appear to run just fine. This does not mean that things really are just fine. The RV8 will tolerate a very rich mixture without showing any bad signs other than black plugs and a smelly exhaust. What is actually happening is that all the oil is being washed off the cylinder bores, the rings and the bores then start to wear out.
It does not take a lot of miles for this to happen either!
I have worked on several 3.5 engines, one 3.9 engine and one 4.6 engine, they all seem to respond to the carburettor in a similar way. Many other people have confirmed my findings which are that the carburettor's stock settings are far too rich on the cruise setting (i.e small throttle openings). They all run slightly lean when accelerating hard and when running at max revs and WOT. By slightly lean, I mean very slightly lean, not enough to harm the engine. The too rich setting is very bad and will cause the damaged described above. It's quite surprising that so many different engines respond to the carburettor in the same way as things like the exhaust, air filter and camshaft will all have an effect and they were all different with each engine. I guess that if you were tuning the carb to the 'Nth' degree then the settings would be different for each engine.
I have only seen one engine that was NOT too rich on the stock settings, that was a 5.0L running with JE heads, Offenhauser Dual Port manifold, and with a Crower cam (details not known). I don't think that it is a simple as saying the carb is OK with the stock settings on big engines. It is just as likely that the extra vacuum that a big engine will generate will cause even more fuel to be discharged into the air-stream.
It helps if you have a basic understanding of how the carburettor works, the PDF document explains all this in great detail but in brief it works as described below.
The Air Fuel Ratio, (AFR)
1. At tickover and at very, very small throttle openings regardless of the revs is controlled by the two mixture screws at the front of the carb. How these interact with each other depends on the type of manifold that you have fitted. (A 180 or a 360 manifold). Screwing them in leans off the AFR.
2.The AFR at cruise is controlled by the primary jets and the thick part of the metering rods. The rods have a part number but they also have a size number, for example the standard rod is a 65-52. The numbers are the diameter of the rod in thou-of-an-inch. (There are two numbers as the rod is stepped and therefore has two diameters). The standard primary jet is an 86, this is just the diameter in thou.
3.The acceleration circuit or power mode is controlled by a number of things; during moderate acceleration the AFR is controlled by the primary jet and the thin part of the rod. The rods will lift due to a low manifold vacuum, when this happens is controlled by the springs that sit under the pistons that are connected to the rods.
If you floor the throttle the carburettor's secondary venturies will open and they will also start to deliver air and fuel so they will also affect the AFR whilst in the power mode. However there is a vacuum controlled plate above the secondary butterflies and it controls how much affect the secondaries can have at this stage. (I removed it once to see what effect it had on the engine, all I can say is, don't try this; the plate IS required and DOES work!)
4.At high revs and large throttle openings along with WOT the AFR is controlled by the secondary jets and to a small degree the primaries and the thin part of the rods. (There is always an overlap between the carburettors 'circuits').
5.The accelerator pump squirts neat fuel into the inlet manifold when the throttle is booted. In simple terms this is required due to the fact that the airflow will respond immediately but the fuel flow will not, the result would be a lean 'bog' if the pump was not fitted. The pump's 'shot' is adjustable by moving the connecting rod to one of the other two holes in the pump arm, (Three holes in total). The middle hole is standard, the hole nearer the carb will cause a bigger shot of fuel to be squirted into the manifold. I actually believe (and so do V8 Developments) that the engine can suffer a rich bog even on the smallest setting therefore I have made a small bolt-on extension to my arm with holes that are further away from the carb thus reducing the pump's 'shot'
Here is a picture of my accelerator pump arm extension:-
So what do the rods do?
The rods have two diameters and they are connected to small pistons that have springs under them. Each piston is in a cylinder that is connected to the manifold so that it is subjected manifold vacuum. At small throttle openings the vacuum is high and this pulls down the pistons and thus the rod down. The result is that the thick 'cruise' part of the rod goes through the middle of the primary jet and partially blocks the jet, this leans off the mixture. The area for the fuel to flow through is a ring shape formed by the jet with the rod poking through the middle of it.
When you open up the throttle the vacuum in the manifold drops, this allows the springs under the pistons to push the pistons and thus the rods up. The result is that the thinner, power mode part of the rod is now poking through the middle of the jet, the AFR becomes richer, which is what is required during the acceleration phase of the car.
Different strength springs are available to control when the rod is in the up or down position. (The orange springs are standard).
Knowing how the rods function means that we can compare any set of jets and rods combination with any other set to see what the AFR will be. It is quite possible to fit a smaller jet and end up with a richer AFR if at the same time a much thinner rod is fitted. Using some simple maths it can all be worked out. (Using Area = PI X R X R) R being the radius of the rod or jet, PI being 3.14.
The standard setup for the carb is an 86 jet and a 65-52 rod.
The area of the 86 jet is therefore 5808 thou-of-an-inch squared. Or 0.0058 of an inch squared.
The area of the cruise part of 65-52 rod (65) is 0.0033 of an inch squared.
The area of the power mode of the 65-52 rod (52) is 0.0021 of an inch squared.
Subtracting the two rod areas from the jet area will give us the area of the 'ring' that the fuel must flow through when the carb is in either mode:
Cruise= 0.0025 inch squared.
Power= 0.0037 inch squared.
These are our base settings; any other settings can be compared to them.
For example using the same 86 jet but swapping the rods for the 67-55 will give the following areas:
Cruise=0.0023 inch squared.
Power=0.0034 inch squared.
This works out to be 8.3% leaner on cruise and 6.8% leaner in the power mode when compared to the stock, base settings.
Another example would be an 83 jet and a 62-52 rod.
This works out to be 3.9% leaner on cruise and 10.8% leaner in the power mode compared to the stock, base settings.
Remember that the base settings are too rich in cruise mode and OK to slightly lean in the power mode!
Adjusting the carburettors settings to get the correct Air Fuel Ratio (AFR)
According to Des Hammills book on tuning Rover V8 engines the following AFR figures are what is needed to achieve clean running and maximum BHP.
Idle = 13.5:1
Cruise = 15.4:1
Acceleration = 12.5:1
Full throttle (WOT) = 13.0:1
I must say that I have not managed to lean off the cruise setting to the figure given above without the response of the engine becoming very poor. Also my engine runs slightly better at 13:1 at idle rather than the 13.5:1 that Des recommends.
I have witnessed a standard 3.5 engine that was happy to run at 41.7:1 at idle so I guess that above figures will varry depending on the state of tune of the engine. (My 4.6 is running stage III heads with a RPI/Piper Stealth Max 285 cam).
The Idle AFR
The tickover or idle setting is the easiest to adjust, the engine needs to be up to temperature in order to make this adjustment. The 'correct' way to set the AFR would be to use an exhaust gas analyser in one form or another however the screws can be setup very well just by 'ear'.
Setting up the screws with a 180 manifold. (E.g. The Edelbrock Performer 180)
The first part of the procedure is to set both the screws up to a setting that is too rich for the engine, but not so rich that it won't run. From fully screwed in the screws will need to be screwed back out 2.5 to 4 turns out. Basically with the engine running gradually turn each screw out until the tickover speed just starts to drop slightly. This is the too rich setting.
Still with the engine running you will now need to slowly turn each screw back in, one at a time. At the same time you must very carefully listen to the engine speed, it will possibly speed up slightly as the mixture leans off and the ratio get nearer to what is required. Keep turning just one of the screws in until the engine JUST starts to slow down. It will be a very slight drop in RPM so you will need to listen carefully. (The 'bark' in the exhaust note will also just start to drop off). At this point stop turning the screw in, turn it back out ¼ of a turn. You now need to carry out the procedure with the other screw. This method will get your CO setting to around 2-2.5%, which is pretty clean. You can now switch the engine off and then screw each screw fully in whilst counting the turns. Make a note of this setting then re-set the screws, you should find that they are around 1 ¾ to 2 ¼. If the screws are out around 3 ½ turns then you either have a radical cam fitted or you might have a problem that is causing a lack of vacuum in the carb. This could be a simple leak or it could be worn out piston rings!
Note that the above method of adjusting each screw one at a time works because a 180 manifold basically cuts the carb in half, one primary venturi feeds the two outer cylinders on one cylinder bank AND the two inner cylinders on the other cylinder bank. Therefore when you're adjusting the screw 4 cylinders are being affected and this is enough to cause changes in the idle speed RPM.
Setting up the screws with a 360 manifold or the Offenhauser Dual Port manifold
A true single plane or 360 manifold is one where all the venturies of the carb feed a single chamber, the inlet runners all connect to this chamber. The dual port manifold is not quite like this BUT both primary venturies ARE connected to all the cylinders.
The setup for this type of manifold is very similar to the method described above for the 180 manifold but the one big difference is that you cannot set each screw up one at a time. If you do try to do it this way one screw will be set very lean (virtually closed) whilst the other will be quite rich. The overall result may well be the correct AFR in the chamber below the carb but it is not really the way to go.
The screws need to be turned at the same time or at least very nearly at the same time. To find the rich setting turn one screw out 1/8 of a turn then to the same with the other. Keep switching from one screw to the other turning the screws out until the AFR goes too rich and the RPM starts to drop. This is now the rich point setting. Now each screw needs turning in 1/8 of a turn at a time, the motor may pick up a little but at some point it will slow down. Open each screw back out ¼ of a turn. Kill the engine and make a note of the settings as described above. Note that the adjustment was carried out in 1/8th turns, not ¼ or ½ turns! The reason for this is that the screw threads are quite course. The AFR will go from too lean to too rich within ½ to ¾ of a turn of the screws. I've seen this happen via a lambda probe.
The cruise AFR
The Edelbrock PDF states that you should lean of the cruise mode to the point where the engine responds badly, and then you go one stage richer. This method works very well and is also easy to achieve by 'seat of the pants' road testing. The bad response that you are feeling for is poor throttle response at SMALL throttle openings, e.g. the mount of throttle required to drive at 30-50 MPH. Believe me you will know when you've gone too lean!
My tests (and other peoples) have shown that once you get to 10% leaner than the base settings you have gone too far. Therefore the next richest setting is about 8-9% leaner than the base setting. Any richer than this is getting towards too rich according to the Edelbrock PDF.
The Power mode AFR
This setting is quite hard to set by just driving the car. Having something like an Innovate LC1 lambda probe really helps here as you can see what is going on with the AFR as you drive the car. Without such a device or a rolling road you really do not have any choice other than to believe me when I say that you do not really want to lean off this setting too much if at all from the standard base setting. Remember this setting is controlled by the size of the 'ring' that is formed by the primary jet and the thin part of the rod. The spring that sits under the piston controls when the carb is in this mode.
I must say that I have not noticed much difference when changing the spring but I have not spent a long time testing different springs.
The Wide Open Throttle WOT AFR
This setting is also hard to set just by driving on the road, again an LC1 will really help here. To adjust the AFR at WOT the secondary jets should be changed. The standard jets in the 500 carb are 95's. I have found that the AFR at WOT is not very sensitive to a change in the size of these jets therefore you might have to increase their size by quite a large amount before the LC1 shows a change in the AFR. In fact it is possible to use jets that are ment to be used in the larger Edelbrock carburettors as the secondaries in the 500 carb. (There is no difference in design between the primary a secondary jets).
The accelerator pump
The idea of the pump is to richen up the mixture for a second or two when you boot the throttle right to the floor. All you can do is test how the engine responds with the pump arm in each of the three holes. You could also extend the arm via a bolt on extension if you suspect that the mixture is going far to rich.
Settings that have been used and are known to work
The following settings have been used with various engines and have improved the carburetion over the base settings:-
86 primaries, 67-55 rods, 95 secondaries, Orange piston springs.
This setting is the leanest cruise that will work but unfortunately the power mode is also leaned off a few percent. It is the easiest and cheapest setting to achieve as only a pair of rods needs to be purchased.
83 primaries, 62-47 rods, 95 secondaries, Orange piston springs.
This setting does not run the cruise quite as lean as it could be run but is still much leaner than the base setup. The power mode is virtually unchanged from the base setting. This setup does require that you fit a new set of jets and rods therefore it might take you 15 minutes to recalibrate the carb.
86 primaries, 67-52 rods, 104 secondaries, silver piston springs.
This is the setting that I run my 4.6 stage III on (The settings at the time of writing). The cruise is as lean as I have found I can go. The power mode is as rich as standard as far as the primary circuit is concerned. The WOT and very hard acceleration is richened up due to the 104 secondary jets. The silver piston springs also bring into play the thinner part of the rods slightly earlier as they are one stage stronger than the orange springs.
Please note that you cannot buy a pair of 67-52 rods, I modified a pair of rods to create this one off pair!
The image below shows the one-off rods that I made by modifying a set of 68-52 rods, a small brass sleeve has been used along with solder to join the two parts of the rod back together. Note that only 1 thou of an inch was removed from the cruise part of the rod but that is a difference of 5.2% AFR on cruise.
The rods are very accurately made so you need a good micrometer to measure the diameters, I have a digital micrometer that reads 2 thou too large and that is enough to mess things up! The micrometer in the image is old but spot on!
Below is a screenshot of a spreadsheet that shows several combinations of jets and rods. The ones highlighted in green have been used and do work. Some of the other combinations would definitely not work but are just shown for reference. The columns to note are the "Percent Leaner…" ones
Other points worth noting
As far as I can tell the Edelbrock calibration chart has several errors in it with regards to the percentage changes that certain jet and rod combinations will give you. For example the 83 jet 62-52 rod is shown as point 5 on the chart, (page 10 of the PDF) this is 8% leaner in the power mode. If you do the maths (which was done above) this setup is nearly 11% leaner in the power mode!
The 86 jet 67-55 rod is shown as point 6 on the chart, this is shown as 4% leaner in both modes but the maths above shows it to be 8.3% leaner on cruise and 6.8% leaner in the power mode!
Another perfectly good jet and rod combination is just not shown at all! (The 83 primaries, 62-47 rods).
Do not fit a glass or plastic fuel filter in the engine bay, if it breaks or leaks your car could go up in flames. However you really must run a filter in the fuel system somewhere otherwise you will end up with crud in the carburettor.
Do not expect a massive gain in BHP after re-calibrating the carburettor, there maybe a small increase in BHP as a result but the main aim is to supply the engine with the correct AFR for all operating conditions. This will ensure that the bores last a long time and that the engine does not run too hot due to a weak mixture. Your MPG will, however increase which is nice!


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Sour cherries picked off the tree, gooey ice cream sandwiches, bottles of pale ale— summer is the time to fill your diet with delectable North Fork treats.
But as much as we want to pretend the end of summer isn't coming, the days are getting shorter and with them the chance to savor some of our favorite seasonal foods.
Here are 5 things to eat and before summer ends.
Corn Custard from Harbes Family Farm
Cancel your weekend plans and get to Harbes Family Farm in Mattituck for a cup of corn ice cream. Owner Ed Harbes created the recipe for this farm-to-cone treat. It's got that grilled, drizzled in butter sweet corn taste in a creamy custard form. Look for it late July through October.
Fresh local fruit
Berry season is the best season. Have you spent the summer stuffing yourself with fresh strawberries followed by raspberries and now cherries? No judgment here — just don't forget try them in a pie, too. Country View Farm Stand's lattice game is on pointe. The Southold farm stand stuffs homemade crust with various fruit fillings. And Blue Duck Bakery offers a seasonal sour cherry pie that you'll dream about for the rest of the year.
As many lobster rolls as you can eat
Whether you prefer Maine style — cold lobster meat tossed with mayo — or Connecticut — hot lobster meat with butter — there really is no such thing as having too many North Fork lobster rolls.
Love Lane Kitchen in Mattituck has their own version that features house-made lobster salad served on buttered brioche roll with aside of garlic herb fries. Crabby Jerry's in Greenport offers both Connecticut and Maine styles while the North Fork Food Truck in Southold puts a twist on the classic: lobster meat with a lemon-tarragon aioli served on a brioche roll.
The ultimate clambake
Gather your friends for one last hurrah before the end of the summer at a clambake. Pick up your favorite ingredients from a seafood market such as Braun's in Cutchogue (we love their seafood boat). Pair you main with fresh summer vegetables and some local beer. It's the unfussy, delicious way to say goodbye to the season.
Glasses of rosé
I fully support drinking rosé year round, but simply put, summer isn't complete without the pink drink. There are great North Fork vintages to sip before the end of summer from local wineries like Bridge Lane, Macari and Croteaux.