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FREDERICKSBURG, Va. --- The fall golf season is winding down with only a few tournaments left on the slate, while the swimming campaign is just getting started with four of the five CAC teams opening up their seasons this past weekend. This week's CAC weekly awards were given to Carson Castelli of Christopher Newport men's golf, Erica Whitehouse of Christopher Newport women's golf, Jeffrey Leckrone of Mary Washington men's swimming, and Justine Wantz of York women's swimming.
See below for more information about the weekly award winners and honor rolls for each sport, or click here to watch the CAC Players of the Week video on YouTube.
Visit www.cacsports.com for more information on CAC athletics. Also, be sure to like the CAC on Facebook, subscribe to the CAC YouTube channel, and follow @cacsports on Twitter and @capitalathleticconference on Instagram.
CAC Players of the Week
Oct. 15 - 21
Carson Castelli | Christopher Newport | Fr.
Greensboro, N.C. | Westchester Country Day School
Castelli finished in fourth place overall at the VSGA Intercollegiate Championship, while leading the Captains to a fourth-place finish as a team. Castelli finished the 36-hole tournament with a two-over par 146 (72-74), besting his season-low tournament scoring mark by 12 strokes. He helped CNU post a 609 (302-307) to finish at 33-over.
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Erica Whitehouse | Christopher Newport | So.
Mechanicsville, Va. | Atlee
Whitehouse tied for second at the highly-competitive Golfweek DIII Fall Invitational in Destin, Fla., carding three straight 75's to finish with a nine-over par 225. She led the Captains to a tied for 10th on the team leaderboard, shattering the program scoring record for a 54-hole tournament. Whitehouse tied for second among the 93-player field with 35 pars, while also tying for sixth with 6 birdies.
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Jeff Leckrone | Mary Washington | Sr.
Earlysville, Va. | Albemarle
Leckrone won three individual races as Mary Washington topped Widener, Franklin & Marshall, and York on Saturday. Leckrone, who advanced to last year's NCAA Championships, took first in the 100 yard breaststroke at 57.43, the 200 yard breaststroke at 2:07.39 and the 200 yard IM at 1:57.83. All three times are tops in the CAC and rank among the top in Division III so far this season. His 100 and 200 breaststroke times are third and fourth nationally, while his 200 IM time is 13th.
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Justine Wantz | York | Jr.
Walkersville, Md. | Walkersville
Wantz won the 100 and 200 backstrokes in the Spartans' season opener at the Franklin & Marshall Fall Quad meet on Saturday. The defending CAC champion in the 100 and 200 backstroke events, she touched first in both events with times of 59.46 in the 100 and 2:09.56 in the 200. Her times in the 100 and 200 rank atop the CAC and 10th and 11th nationally, respectively, so far this season.
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It was with indescribable relief that we climbed out of our tuk tuk to check in at Sloth Bear Resort, Hampi.
We'd survived our first overnight bus ride, been dumped at the side of the road in a nearby town at the ass crack of dawn, and driven the 16-odd kms to our accommodation, knowing that we wouldn't be able to check in until 12. Nevertheless, we were so happy to be there, we didn't care if we had to sit in the lobby all morning, as long as the lobby wasn't moving.
Checking in to Sloth Bear
We were greeted by one of the hotel staff members, who apologised that they weren't expecting us so early. We'd booked through an agent online, and I'd told them of our plans, but they'd told me that there was no way to arrange an early check in. The nice man assured us that that was incorrect, and we'd be able to go to our room as soon as the staff had checked that it was ready. We both breathed a huge, tired sigh of relief.
We sat, sipping chai as we took in our surroundings. Hampi was unlike anywhere we've ever been before. The closest comparison I could find was to the Grand Canyon. The landscape was otherworldly - most of the terrain was red, with huge granite boulders dotting the horizon. The vegetation was mostly low lying scrub, and the whole place had a haze that made it look like a painting. In other words, it felt like we'd arrived in Bedrock, the home of the Flintstones.
Shortly, we were whisked away to our room. Sloth Bear Resort was not our standard choice in accommodation, but we'd decided to use this as a belated wedding anniversary splurge, thanks in part to a very kind anniversary gift from my sister and her family - thanks Dan! Although it was a little pricier than our usual digs (~$160NZD per night), we'd booked an all inclusive 3 day/2 night package - looking forward to a reprieve from haggling for local transport and planning our own activities for a few days.
Our hut was incredible. We opened the door to a spacious bedroom with a huge bed plus another single bed, a table and chairs, and a wardrobe. We eyed the fan and AC gratefully after our overheated night on the bus. Attached was a large bathroom, and we even had our own veranda with a table and chairs looking out over the property. Did I mention there was a kettle? I was in heaven.
We settled in quickly, enjoying long, hot showers, before climbing back into bed to catch up on lost sleep from the night before.
Our programme wasn't planned to start until lunch at 1.30pm, so we spent the rest of the morning catching up on sleep, pottering around, doing laundry, unpacking, and generally raving about how happy we were to be at Sloth Bear.
We headed up to lunch and only saw another group of four people, so we weren't sure how many others were actually at the resort. They have 21 cottages, but it seemed pretty quiet while we were there. Lunch was a fairly average affair, but it was a buffet, so we made the most of it.
Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary
At 3.15pm, we made our way back to the reception area to report for our sloth bear safari. We ended up meeting the family of four we'd seen at lunch - Ravi and Michelle, and Ravi's parents. Ravi and Michelle live in the UAE, and were home for a visit. Ravi's parents had come up from Kerala to meet them. Since they were on the same schedule as us, we spent the next couple of days doing our activities with them, which was fun.
Our first activity was a trip to nearby Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary. Spread over 83km2, the sanctuary was created exclusively for the preservation of the Indian Sloth Bear. Sloth bears are live in open scrub forests with rocky outcrops, and consume a mostly vegetarian diet. snacking on fruit, tubers, honey, insects and termites. They're about 6 feet tall, and adult males weigh about 140kgs. It is estimated that 120 sloth bears live in the sanctuary.
As we drove through the property in our open sided jeep, spotting birds on the way to the viewing platform, I couldn't help but be distracted by the rugged beauty of the landscape. It was so stark and desolate, it was hard to believe anything could live here, let alone these huge mammals. It was impossible to believe that the rock formations were natural - rather it felt like driving through a movie set with a painted backdrop.
Eventually we reached the viewing tower, got out of the keep, and climbed the steps to the top, making sure to bring our binoculars. Our guide explained that the park rangers put honey and berries out on the rocks near the towers in the afternoons so that the bears come out. I'm not entirely sure how I feel about that, but the bears were far enough away that I don't even think they'd know we were there, let alone be bothered by us.
When we got to the top, we were rewarded with an immediate sighting of a sloth bear on the rocks, way in the distance. Without binoculars, it just looked like a black dot. Through the binoculars, you could see his cute furry little bear self, surrounded by monkeys and a peacock. He hung around for about 10 minutes after we arrived, then waddled off into a cave.
We stayed at the platform for about 15 more minutes, enjoying the stark landscape and the soft dusk lighting. Eventually, our guide told us it was time to leave, so we climbed back down to the van and bounced our way back to Sloth Bear Resort.
Meeting Delna
We arrived back to Sloth Bear just in time for tea and snacks. As we walked in to grab a cup of chai, a lady asked, 'Did you see any sloth bears?'. Little did we know, this simple question was about to change our experience of sloth bear resort, and indeed some of our time in India! We replied that we had, and the lady invited us to sit with her and her husband to tell them about it.
Delna and her husband Kersey are from Mumbai (or Bombay as they call it), and were staying at Sloth Bear for a week. Not long after we sat down and started chatting, she informed us that they'd met some other people who had just left, so they needed new friends, and we were going to fill the vacancy! She filled us in on her life as an artist, their travels (including a trip to New Zealand), and asked us lots of questions about our trip and our plans. Before we knew it, we were going to stay with Kersey and her when we arrived in Mumbai!
As a side note, this is very much our experience of India. Although often overwhelmed by the attention we receive, and occasionally frustrated by the intrusions into our privacy, the incredible overwhelming generosity of the people we've met has far exceed anything we've encountered elsewhere on our travels. Without tooting our own horn too much, the only hospitality I've found that has even come close to rivaling that of Indians is Kiwi hospitality! We make a real effort to ensure that we remember all of this kindness, and look forward to one day being in a position to extend the same courtesy to others when we're home.
Before dinner, we gathered to watch a very sweet documentary about a sloth bear living in Daroji, narrated by the sloth bear herself (they're pretty clever those bears). This was followed by dinner with Delna and Kersey, before we retired to bed to watch a movie and generally enjoy our luxurious room.
Exploring the ruins of Hampi
As per our schedule, we reported to reception at 8.15am after breakfast to head into Hampi to explore the ruins with Ravi, Michelle and their family. We climbed into our jeep, and started the long drive to town.
Hampi is a UNESCO world heritage site, and includes 4100 hectares (16 sq miles) of land, containing more than 1600 ruins. Once the ancient capital of a prosperous Vijanagara Empire, by 1500 it was the second largest city in the world, after Beijing. By 1565, the city had been conquered, pillaged and destroyed, leaving the ruins we see today.
Sasivekalu Ganesha
On arrival at the Sacred Centre, we arranged a guide for the day with Ravi and his family. Our first stop was Sasivekalu Ganesha, a huge 2.4m high statue of Ganesha being embraced from behind by his mother, Pavarti. Our guide told us the story of how much Ganesha (the elephant god) loved food. Legend has it that Ganesha rode a mouse (makes sense when you're an elephant), which was actually a man who tried to kill the gods and was punished by being forced to remain a mouse forever, being ridden by Ganehsa. While travelling one night, his mouse saw a snake and became frightened, and Ganehsa fell off. He was so full of delicious sweet treats that his belly split open, spilling them onto the road. The moon apparently thought this was amusing and laughed, incurring a curse from Ganesha which caused the moon to wax and wane, rather than being full at all times. He then scooped all the food back into his belly, used the snake as a belt to hold himself together, jumped back on his mouse and rode off. I mean, hey, we've all been there.
Hemakuta Hill Monuments
From there, we climbed Hemakuta Hill to check out the monuments dotting it. The hill is covered in more than 30 small to medium sized temples in different styles, and has a stunning view over the Virupaksha Temple and Market complex. With the backdrop of mountains in the distance, the whole scene was pretty spectacular.
Virupaksha Temple and Market Complex
As we climbed down the hill, we caught our first sight of the huge Virupaksha Temple and Hampi Bazaar. The temple is still an active Hindu worship site, and on the day we visited, was bustling in preparation for a festival the following day.
The complex is filled with smaller structures decorated with ornate columns and painted ceilings. In one small space at the back of the temple, there is a small hole in the rock which allows a shadow from the temple to be projected on the wall, kind of like an ancient pinhole camera.
While largely unrecognisable, the area out the front of the temple was once the largest marketplace in Hampi, selling gold and precious jewels. While some of the original structures remain, most of the area is now filled with tents in a modern day bazaar selling bananas, coconuts, and plastic tots to tourists.
Achyutaraya Temple and Market Complex
Nearby, we visited Achyutaraya Temple and market complex. The market complex once sold more practical goods like food, but was now overgrown with grass. It still contained an impressive, if empty, pool, which we walked down to and sat in the shade to admire.
The temple itself is dedicated to Vishnu, and is unusual in that it faces North, rather than East.
Lakshmi Narasimha Statue
A short walk away, we visited the Lakshmi Narasimha Statue, a 6.7m high statue telling the story of Vishnu in his man-lion state (narasimha) defeating a demon. The statue has been extensively restored, but part way through, the British archaeologist in charge realised that they had many of the details (including the sitting position and facial expression of Vishnu) wrong, so they stopped restoring it to avoid creating more problems. The statue remains partly restored.
Zenana Enclosure and the Elephant Stables
The Zenana Enclosure was a walled complex built to house the royal women when the King and his men were away. It contains the stunning Lotus Mahal, a two-storeyed pavillion in a Mandala design, complete with an elaborate water system that allowed cool water to run down the walls as a kind of makeshift AC.
The rest of the buildings in the complex were made of wood, and were burned during the sacking of the city, so only the foundations remain.
Behind the Zenana Enclosure were the Elephant Stables, which thank god, no longer contain elephants. If I never have to see another tortured-looking elephant at a tourist attraction, it will be too soon.
The stables contain 11 enclosures with domed roofs, and were home to the King's most important elephants. Nearby was the home of the mahouts (the elephant handlers), with each mahout being given more space than the fully grown elephant they were in charge of...
Queen's Bath
Our final stop before lunch was the Queen's Bath, a stunningly elaborate structure housing - you guessed it - the Queen's bath. The bath itself is surrounded by an ornate, pillared bay, where the Queen's servants could pour perfumes and flowers out of the window to improve the smell of the water. That's the life!
From there, we headed back to Sloth Bear to take refuge from the now overpowering heat of the day, and to get some lunch and rest up before continuing our tour later in the afternoon
Vitthala Temple and Market Complex
After a significant respite from the sun, we returned to the ruins in the afternoon to see arguably the most famous site in Hampi - Vitthala Temple.
Due to the damage being caused by vehicles driving right up to the site, you now have to be dropped 1km away and catch an electric golf cart down to the site. It was here that I had my first experience with the world renowned sexual harassment of Indian men. I climbed into the only available seat on the golf cart, and ended up separated from Zev, sitting next to 2 Indian men. The one sitting closest to me immediately shifted over in his seat so that his thigh was rubbing against mine. I tried to move over myself, but the edge of the golf cart didn't leave me much room. After 30 seconds or so of taking photos of each other, the man next to me told me to look at the camera, and tried to snap a selfie with me. I said no, and turned to face the other way. I moved my legs over so that his thigh wasn't touching mine, and he immediately man-spreaded to fill the gap, intent on rubbing himself against me. Interestingly, while at home I probably would have made a scene, I just sat there desperately waiting for the ride to be over so I could get the fuck off the cart and do a runner. Gross.
Eventually we arrived and I did just that. We entered the temple complex to see the famous stone chariot in the courtyard. The chariot is itself a shrine, complete with wheels that are now locked but once rotated. Apparently the sanctum once contained a garuda (an eagle god), which was the chariot of Vishnu.
The main building in the temple complex is the Maha Mantapa, or the great hall, surrounded with monolithic carved stone pillars, which emit different toned musical notes when struck. To protect the structure, you're no longer allowed to touch or enter the hall, but a smaller structure to the side produces the same effect. Our guide entertained us playing some pretty funky tunes later in our tour.
We wandered the complex for a half hour or so, with our guide succinctly explaining the stories depicted in the murals and carvings. By this stage, we were suffering from information overload, so while they were fascinating, I struggle to remember them all now.
After a quick walk down to admire the view over the river, we piled back into the golf cart (this time with me safely wedged between Zev and Ravi, far from unknown wandering thighs), before jumping back in the jeep for a race across town to get to our last stop before the ruins closed. The ruins 'close' at 6pm, although there isn't really a gate or entry that can officially close. After dark, there's no lighting, and there are tales of people getting lost or robbed, or (somewhat unbelievably) attacked by sloth bears or leopards.
Mahanavami Platform and Public Square Complex
Our final destination was very reminiscent of our trip to Pompeii. Most of the area was reduced to ruins of foundations, and the reconstructed aqueduct running through the complex gave it a very Roman feel.
The Mahanavami Platform is the remaining base of a once huge wooden structure, no longer standing. After climbing the stairs to the top, we were rewarded with stunning views of the setting sun over the countryside.
Another highlight of this area was the stepped bath, or water tank, used as a public bath.
We wrapped up our tour shortly after, dropping our guide back off in town before returning to Sloth Bear for a chai catch up with Delna and Kersey, and later, dinner, before an early night after an action packed day.
Moving day and wildlife spotting
Our final morning at Sloth Bear started early. At 6.15am, we reported to reception for a morning of bird watching. I will freely admit I could have given this a big old miss, but I thought I better make the most of our remaining time living the life of luxury.
Back in the jeep with Ravi and co, we headed down the road on the hunt for some owls that Delna had told us the guides have no trouble spotting. Owls being among Zev's favourite animals, he was super keen to spot one. Within five minutes, we were peering through the binoculars at 2 well camouflaged but incredibly cute and fluffy adolescent owls. Two minutes later, we'd found another bigger owl.
As we bumped along the road, spotting lots of brightly coloured bee eaters and kingfishers, our guide slammed on the brakes, motioning for the binoculars. We all started scanning the horizon, looking for what he'd seen. We made out a small lump on a rock on a hill in the distance. 'That's a really big owl', I thought to myself. Then he said the magic words we had so longed to hear in Yala National Park, all those weeks ago. 'Leopard'. There was frantic scrambling as everyone grabbed for the binoculars. Sure enough, high on a rock, 500m away, was a leopard.
We spent about half an hour leopard watching. Just like a housecat, he chilled on the rock in the rising sun, soaking up the heat and occasionally sunning his belly. The guide explained that leopard sightings were pretty rare, so he called who local guide friends who arrived over the next little while, armed with binoculars and cameras.
Eventually we carried on, spotting few things of much interest after having seen a leopard, and when we returned, the leopard was gone.
We returned to Sloth Bear and had breakfast. We'd arranged a late check out in preparation for another dreaded night bus to Goa that night. We spent most of the rest of the day relaxing in our room, soaking in the last blissful hours in our little corner of paradise. Zev went to the bird bath on the property in the afternoon for some more bird spotting, and we headed up to reception to make our way to the bus at about 6pm.
Naturally, we were roped into an impromptu photoshoot. They were updating their website, and wanted photos of some people in the jeep at the entrance to the park. After a 5 minute awkward photoshoot, we were ready to head to Hampi to catch our bus.
It wasn't until we were looking up where to be dropped off that we realised we'd made a mistake. Our pick up point was in North Hampi, separated from us by a river. The nearest bridge to cross the river was 40kms away, and there was no way we would make it in time to catch our bus. The poor driver had to phone the bus company for us and arrange for us to be picked up at a different spot, where we'd been dropped off on our night bus 3 days earlier. Thank god for the amazing Sloth Bear staff saving our bacon!
30 or so minutes later, we were dropped off at the bus station, checked in for the bus, and eating dinner at a restaurant with the highest concentration of white faces we've seen in a while.
After much confusion regarding which bus was which (there were two buses going to Goa, one leaving half an hour after the other, neither of which seemed to match the times on anyone's tickets), our bags were loaded and we were anxiously awaiting our journey. This time, thankfully, the AC was working! We settled in for a bumpy night, remembered to set our alarms this time, and started the long journey to Goa.
Lots of love,

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1965 Ford F-Series F100 F250 Specs
It could be argued that 1965 signaled the beginning of the modern F-Series pickup truck.
At the very least, 1965 forever altered the course of the genre, delivering pickups from a single-use, rough-and-tumble destiny to a bimodal machine strong enough to haul heavy loads of cargo, yet comfortable and luxurious enough to serve as a daily-driven commuter vehicles.
What's more interesting is that 1965 didn't mark a significant design change for the F-Series; the fifth-generation trucks were still two years away but the few changes that did occur in 1965 amounted to nothing less than a major leap forward in F-Series evolution.
What's New For 1965
Without a doubt, the biggest news for the F-Series was the introduction of Ford's Twin I-Beam independent front suspension for two-wheel drive pickups.
By this time Chevrolet had already launched a more traditional independent front suspension on their two-wheel drive trucks, which made them more comfortable for passenger duties but at the same, the design raised questions about durability.
Ford's approach essentially split the original single I-beam into two sections, with each mounting to the frame off of the center point. As such, each front wheel gained independent motion while retaining the strength and durability of a solid axle.
F-Series ride quality was significantly enhanced, and the basic Twin I-Beam design was such a hit that it would stay with Ford pickups for the remainder of the 20th century.
Other changes for 1965 include more styling tweaks for the grille, with front marker lights moving to positions above the headlights.
Ford's first ever Crew Cab debuted midway through this model year as a special-order option; the first Camper Special package was unveiled, and the iconic Ranger nameplate was introduced, denoting a new luxury trim level that offered items such as carpeting, bucket seats, and an optional center console.
New for '65 was an optional bright-metal side moldings on separate Styleside bodies.
1965 Ford F-100 Videos
Here is a very nice restored 65 F-100 truck, we found it on YouTube and wanted to share it with you:
1965 F-Series Model Lineup
Though extremely rare, F-Series trucks gained an extra set of doors to mark the first factory Crew Cab, available only as a special order option.
Equally rare was the new Ranger package, which served as a sporty top-of-the-line model with carpeting, bucket seats and other trim enhancements.
Two-wheel drive F-100 and F-250 trucks received the new Twin I-Beam suspension, while the beefier F-350 soldiered on with the single I-Beam front axle. Four-wheel drive was available on F-100 and F-250 models, while Styleside and Flareside beds were available across the line. In addition to the Ranger, Standard and Custom were the only other F-Series trim levels.
Engines / Powertrains
More power accompanied the many changes for 1965. Both inline six-cylinder engines increased in size; the base mill became a 240 cubic-inch I-6 with the now-legendary 300 cubic-inch I-6 becoming the mid-level option.
For the power seekers, a 352 cubic-inch V-8 served up 208 horsepower. The three-speed manual continued as the base transmission, with heavy-duty three or four-speed manuals and the Cruise-O-Matic automatic all optional.
|Gross Horsepower / Torque
240 cid I6
150 / 234
300 cid I6
170 / 283
352 cid V8
208 / 315
1965 Ford F-100 F-250 Truck Brochure
Here is a rather large excerpt from the original 1965 brochure:
F-100 AND F-250 TRUCKS OFFER MANY NEW FEATURES FOR '65: In addition to Ford's great new Twin-I-Beam independent suspension, 1965 F-100 and F-250 Fords give you a host of new features.
NEW DURABILITY: Study these new Fords carefully and you'll discover that they are built to last longer. For example, the new Twin-I-Beam suspension, new SAE standard parallel-rail frames, new bigger engines, progressive-type rear springs, rugged new transmissions, and extra corrosion protection for critical areas give Ford trucks greater durability than ever before.
NEW RIDE AND FEEL: Ford's exclusive Twin-I-Beam front suspension and progressive rear springs provide superior riding balance that must be felt to be believed. You can detect virtually no front-end dive when brakes are applied, no "mushing out" on curves, no loss of steering control when you need it most!
NEW PERFORMANCE: Three new more powerful engines, a 240-cu. in. Six, a 300-cu. in. Big Six and a 352-cu. in. V-8 give the 1965 Ford F-100 and F-250 trucks more power than ever before. From swift and sure to screeching hot, these new Fords deliver the power - when and where you need it!
NEW ECONOMY: Ford's new larger engines can cruise at lower engine rpm's, therefore last longer and use less fuel than their predecessors. Oil change and chassis lubrication periods have been extended to 6,000 miles or six months. Result: less truck downtime and lower maintenance costs.
NEW COMFORT: Driver comfort has been substantially increased by Ford's unique Twin-I-Beam suspension; repositioned shock-absorbing steering column; increased head and leg room; redesigned fresh air ventilating system; smaller, more effective heater, and brake and clutch pedals that require less effort to operate.
NEW STYLE: 1965 Ford F-100's and F-250's are handsome trucks. New grille, color-keyed interiors and new optional bright-metal side moldings on separate Styleside pickup bodies make them the most attractive trucks on the road.
Standard Features & Available Options
Major standard features include:
- 240 cubic inch six cylinder engine
- Three-speed manual transmission
- Twin I-Beam front suspension
- Color-keyed interior
- Fresh air heater
- Dome light
- Driver side sun visor
- Ash tray
- Single-speed windshield wipers
- Rear view mirror
- Turn signals
Major options/packages include:
- 300 cubic-inch I-6 engine
- 352 cubic-inch V-8 engine
- Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
- Ranger Package (bucket seats, carpeting, optional center console)
- Camper Special Package #1 (heavy-duty front/rear springs, 55-amp alternator, high-capacity radiator, oil & amp gauges, western style mirrors)
- Custom Camper Package #2 for F-250 (package #1 plus deluxe fresh air heater, emergency flashers, two-speed windshield wipers, windshield washers, driver storage compartment, dual horns)
- Deluxe Camper Package #3 for F-250 (packages 1 & 2 plus padded dash, seat belts, two-tone paint, chrome bumper, passenger side tool storage compartment)
- Air Conditioning
- AM radio
- Emergency flashers
- Dual horns
- Two-speed windshield wipers
- Two-tone exterior finish
- All-vinyl seat trim
- Deluxe interior trim
- Perforated headliner
- Padded dash
- Seat belts
- Driver door zippered storage compartment
- Cigarette lighter
- Passenger sun visor
- Driver door arm rest
- Additional seat cushioning
- Interior chrome trim
- Satin finish instrument cluster
- Bright metal grille & head lamp housings
- Bright metal windshield trim
- Chrome bumpers
- Chrome hubcaps
Available exterior paint color choices for 1965 include:
- Rangoon Red
- Raven Black
- Navajo Beige
- Holly Green
- Caribbean Turquoise
- Springtime Yellow
- Arcadian Blue
- Marlin Blue
- Wimbledon White
- Pure White
- Chrome Yellow
1964 Ford F-Series VIN Decoder
The VIN plate is stamped on the rating plate. The first three digits identify the series: F10 = F-100 2WD, F11 = F-100 4WD, F25 = F-250 2WD, F26 = F-250 4WD, F35 = F-350
The fourth digit denotes the engine: B = 300cid I6, D = 292cid V8, J = 240cid I6
The fifth digit denotes the assembly plant:
- A = Atlanta, Georgia
- D = Dallas, Texas
- E = Mahwah, New Jersey
- F = Dearborn, Michigan
- G = Chicago, Illinois
- H = Lorain, Ohio
- J = Los Angeles, California
- K = Kansas City, Kansas
- L = Michigan Truck Plant, Michigan
- N = Norfolk, Virginia
- P = Twin Cities, Minnesota
- R = San Jose, California
- S = Allen Park, Michigan
- T = Metuchen, New Jersey
- U = Louisville, Kentucky
- W = Wayne, Michigan
- Y = Wixom, Michigan
- Z = St. Louis, Missouri
Last 6 digits denote the production sequence.
1965 Ford Production Numbers
|Model Number
|Body Type & Seating
|Factory Price
|Shipping Weight
|F100 - 1/2 Ton - 115 in. wheelbase
|3,290 lbs
|Chassis & Cab
|2,850 lbs
|Flareside 6.5 ft
|3,170 lbs
|Styleside 6.5 ft
|3,225 lbs
|3,165 lbs
|F100 - 1/2 Ton - 129 in. wheelbase
|Flareside 8 ft
|3,325 lbs
|Styleside 8 ft
|3,360 lbs
|F250 - 3/4 Ton - 128 in. wheelbase
|3,465 lbs
|Chassis & Cab
|3,110 lbs
|3,530 lbs
|3,570 lbs
|3,645 lbs
|F250 Crew Cab - 3/4 Ton - 147 in. wheelbase
|Chassis & Cab
|F350 - 1 Ton - 132 in. wheelbase
|4,015 lbs
|Chassis & Cab
|3,425 lbs
|3,890 lbs
|3,920 lbs
|4,255 lbs
|F350 - 1 Ton - 132 in. wheelbase
|Chassis & Cab
Total Production Notes:
- F100 = Chassis & Windshield - 1; Chassis & Cab - 7,367; Platform & Rack - 148, Platform - 25; Flareside - 34,184; Styleside - 178,581
- F250 = Chassis & Windshield - 166; Chassis & Cab - 5,995; Platform & Rack - 874; Platform - 150; Flareside - 7,500; Styleside - 42,044
- F350 = Chassis & Windshield - 118; Chassis & Cowl - 759; Chassis & Cab - 17,063; Platform & Rack - 3,996; Platform - 442; Flareside = 2,085; Styleside - 1,934
1965 Ford F-Series Resources
- AmericanRestoMods '65 F-100 Resto (1,200+ photos)
- '65 F-100 Restoration Progress @ Corral.net
- 65 F100 Layin' Frame Buildup @ TruckTrend.com
- 1965 Crew Cab Ford Truck Photos @ Pinterest
- 1948-79 Ford F-Series Forum
Note: All F-100 photos shown on this page except for the first and last ones are used with permission from vintageautohausandimports.


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Almond Cheesy Dip
Non Dairy, Gluten Free Dip
Great with everything: Steamed Vegetables, Crunch Vegetable sticks, Some form of meat, read americanpowerliftevolution.net/performix-sst-reviews.html.
I made this for wings night in the house for steamed broccoli and crunch Salad and Chicken Wings
1 Cup of Raw Almonds
1 1/2 Tbsp Raw apple vinegar cider
1 Tbsp Fresh Squeezed Lemon
Pinch salt
1 tsp cracked pepper
1/2 cup of drinking water
Optional: Nutritional yeast to thicken the sauce: I accidentally add 1 cup of water rather than 1/2 cup of water, so I had to thicken the sauce a bit.
Prep time: 5 minutes to peel Almond skin( soaked for 3 hours at least and rinse it and 5 minutes in the Hot water and easy to peel)
Cooking time: 10 minutes
1. peel the soaked almond
2. add it into blender
3. add all the ingredients together
4. blend it all
5. chill it for 30 min before serving
Enjoy this Healthy yummy dip! and there was a bit of left over, so I dip kale leaves and made a kale chip in food dehydrator! yum!!
Chicken Wings vs Chicken Wings?
Prep time : 5 minutes to whip the sauce
Marinating time: between 30 min~5 hours ( Go for a walk with your friends or shopping?)
Cooking time: Oven160 preheated for 30 minutes
Who said Chicken wings are healthy? I didn't say that!
They are not, but if you are lover of chicken wings, you can't abandon this juicy yummy chicken wing night ! If I tell you "eat salad everyday is great" but can you keep it for a life time? No. I wouldn't. and Yes I am Health counselor, I will eat whenever I feel like to eat!
But How can I eat it Less bad for my health.
I found 2 ways
1. oven bak chicken wings
2. make your own dipping sauce with raw almonds
And You can see "home boys " are happy and they would not go out for greasy fried chicken wings from any pub (at least, they would do it less!)
Ingredients for marinating:
4 Tbsp -Less sodium Soy sauce (or 2 Tsp of Bragg Soy alternative +2 Tbsp of Soy Sauce)
1~2 Tbsp Honey or Stevia(1/2 Tbsp) depends on how you like it.
1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
Pinch of Canne Pepper
Marinate in this sauce - I used about 30 wings and wow, it was awesome and It was not too greasy at all and While it was cooking in the oven, I was making Almond cheese dip.


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The former FLOTUS also explained to Ellen Degeneres how Barack stepped in and saved the day.
A 20-year-old Florida man threw a 4-month-old baby onto the interstate from the window of a speeding car Tuesday after snatching the boy following a fight with the infant's mother, police said.
A passing motorist found the body of tiny Emanuel Murray on Interstate 275 in Hillsborough, Fla., at about 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department said.
Anthony McTear Jr. has been charged with first-degree murder in the incident.
Police say that at about 3:15 a.m. they went to the home of 18-year-old Jasmine Bedwell, who told investigators that McTear beat her and threatened "to kill the both of y'all," the sheriff's department said in a statement. After the couple argued, Bedwell said, McTear threw a car seat containing the child across the room, causing the boy to fall onto the apartment's concrete floor. He then picked up the boy and drove off in his car, throwing the child out while on the interstate, according to the sheriff's department. The infant died of blunt trauma to the head, the autopsy report shows.
McTear, who is no kin to the child, according to sheriff's spokeswoman Debbie Carter, is facing additional charges of burglary with battery, felony battery, aggravated child abuse and kidnapping according to the sheriff's department said.
When asked by reporters if he had thrown the child out of the car window, McTear answered, "It's a dirty game. A dirty game."
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Take a little vacation in your mind with this gorgeous photos I found online of beautiful Bali.
I was wondering if Bali is safe considering there has been some problems in Indonesia so I looked it up. Here is one answer:
Is it safe to explore? Probably not as safe as playing in the backyard. On the other hand, what a life-changing experience you'll give to your children by exposing them to such a unique part of the planet.
With respect to personal security, I consider the island to be extremely safe. The locals are amazingly friendly, and Bali seems immune from the violence of its island neighbors. Of course, violence is never predictable and can spill over into any of the world's peaceful regions. Check with the State Department before you go and be somewhat alert to local news while you're there.
Now, what about health? Surely a resort in Bali is one of the safest destinations anywhere in Asia. Nevertheless, talk with a travel medicine doctor and/or the Centers for Disease Control before you go. Ask about things like malaria, dengue fever, and meningitis.
A resort should provide you with purified bottled water. It should wash vegetables in pure water. It should, but it may not. Ask questions. Err on the side of caution. So long as a traveler uses common sense, Bali is low risk from a health standpoint. When you travel away from your resort, of course, be much more cautious about what you eat and drink. No exceptions, especially for children.
A couple suggestions: If you have a bit of time, you and the children might enjoy the neighboring island of Lomboc, reached by a pleasant boat trip. If you really want to explore Indonesia, one of the most diverse and interesting countries in Asia, the Garuda air pass is a must. And as always, you can book your trip with GORPtravel.
If you are planning a trip you might want to "ask the expert." This guy really seems to know his stuff. http://gorp.away.com/gorp/location/expert/features/bio.htm


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Football news - Cristiano Ronaldo to answer tax fraud charges in Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo is due in court in Spain on Tuesday to answer charges of evading taxes during his nine-year reign as Spanish side Real Madrid's all-time highest scorer.
The Portuguese striker is expected to plead guilty after he struck a deal last year with authorities in Spain to settle the case by paying an 18.8 million euro ($21.4 million) fine and accepting a suspended jail sentence.
The 33-year-old Juventus forward is unlikely to serve any time in jail, as the 23-month term prosecutors have requested is within a two-year threshold that can be served on probation for a first offence under Spanish law.
Ronaldo asked for special security measures for accessing the court, but the request was denied, a Madrid judge said in a statement. Spanish media reported he had asked to be allowed to enter the courtroom via the car park.
Officials say Tuesday's hearing will be short, and only require Ronaldo to confirm he accepts the deal.
Ronaldo's agent in Portugal did not immediately respond to an email requesting comment.
In 2017, Ronaldo denied the accusation that he knowingly used a business structure created to allegedly hide income his image rights generated in Spain between 2011 and 2014.
He had paid a fine of 5.7 million euros, plus interest of about 1 million euros, in July 2018, the prosecutor's office said last week.
Between 2005 and 2010, the so-called "Beckham law" allowed foreign soccer players in Spain to curb their tax payments.
It was lifted as financial crisis strained state coffers and prosecutors set their sights on the tax affairs of household names of the soccer world including Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi.
Cristiano Ronaldo during his Real Madrid days.Getty Images
Ronaldo's former team mate Xabi Alonso is also due in court on Tuesday to respond to charges in a separate tax fraud case, in which prosecutors are seeking a five-year jail term and a 4 million fine.
Alonso, who was part of Spain's World Cup-winning national team before retiring from the game in 2017, is accused of defrauding the Spanish state of two million euros between 2010 and 2012. He has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.


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On Monday, October 29, The Open Group kicked off the final event of 2018 in Singapore. The theme of the event is 'Managing Digital Enterprises'. Set in the magnificent InterContinental Singapore hotel, Steve Nunn, President and CEO of The Open Group, opened proceedings in front of an international audience with attendees from 24 countries including Belgium, India, Japan, New Zealand, and the Philippines.
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Gil de Ferran
November 5, 1997
T.E. McHALE: Welcome to the CART Media Teleconference. We'd like to thank you all for taking the time to join us today. Issue a special welcome to Gil de Ferran of the Walker Racing Team. Thanks for joining us this afternoon.
GIL de FERRAN: Thank you. It's my pleasure.
T.E. McHALE: Driver of the No. 5 Valvoline Cummins Special Reynard Honda, Gil recently completed the most successful of his three season CART PPG Series, earning runner-up honors to Alex Zanardi in the PPG Cup competition. He earned 7 podium finishes during the season highlighted by consecutive 2nd place finishes in Portland and Cleveland. He also earned pole positions at Long Beach and Detroit. He finished second in the series to Mauricio Gugelmin, in both laps completed with 2110 of possible 2259 and in miles completed with 3708.764 of a possible 3948.187. Gil finished the season with 162 PPG Cup points. Most recently Gil was one of 14 drivers who participated in the inaugural CART open test in 1.5 mile oval at the new Twin Ring Motegi sports complex in Motegi, Japan. He posted a top speed of 210.573 miles per hour on his quickest circuit of that track during the Sunday afternoon session. The test was scheduled to allow teams to prepare for the inaugural Budweiser 500, the first CART event in Japan next March 28th at Twin Ring Motegi. The 1998 PPG CART World Series season begins next March 15th with the Marlboro Grand Prix of Miami from the Metro Dade Homestead Motor Sports Complex from Homestead, Florida. With that we'll open the floor for questions.
Q. The top speeds around the Motegi oval, getting up in the 215 area, you were pretty well up there at 210 and such. That was in last year's?
GIL de FERRAN: It was last year's cars, overall, even the tires. Goodyear unfortunately didn't have an opportunity to ship any of the more advanced rubbers that we've been trying most recently due to logistics, but it was last year's engine, this season's car, and everything else.
Q. Obviously I would think that you're going to have an opportunity, at least I would hope you would have an opportunity, for next years Twin to go over there. What do you take as a baseline, if not?
GIL de FERRAN: Well, I don't think we will have an opportunity to take the '98 car before the race. The race is going to be in March, and we're going to start running the '98 car in early January. And we're pretty much going to be doing that in Homestead, Sebring and Firebird. But I didn't quite understand the second half of your question.
Q. Well, what Derrick and you found out from driving on the track, there, what will you take back with you that you can use as a baseline for set up, let's say for the '98 car?
GIL de FERRAN: The '98 car, it's my understanding from talking with Reynard quite a bit about it, actually, it's not that -- how shall I say, revolutionary. It's simple evolution on the '97 car. Therefore a lot of work we learn in terms of set up from '97 will, I think, translate to the race in March. And really what we did was instead of trying to go for the ultimate setup around Motegi, we were trying lots of different things to see how the car reacts. And for learning, what to change to get what results, which I think will be most beneficial when we get there in '98. But I think Reynard has done a fantastic job, because this year that we used this '97 season is really an evolution of a car that started its life in '94. And they really have done a good job in just moving ahead and identifying the best there is to develop the car, just to maintain the best car.
Q. Gil, when Jimmy Vasser was here at Gateway International doing some tire testing several weeks ago before they went to Japan, he was saying that the under body of the car had been changed and they were experimenting with some things for 1998 to slow the cars. In fact, they even had to do some downshifting here. Do you find anything like that? Can you remark about that?
GIL de FERRAN: Well, what's happened is for next season we are going to be using speedway specification for more ovals than we did this year. And St. Louis has been chosen as one of them, I think Homestead is the other one and maybe Nazareth. That, as is my understanding has not been decided yet. That is the formula to slow the cars down, really taking it down by putting the oval specification. I personally think that's a good solution, because it does do what it's intended to do: it makes you slower through the turns. Sometimes makes you a little quicker on the straight, therefore, you have to brake. And when you brake, there is always an opportunity for overtaking. But talking to Jimmy, my understanding is you might have to come down a couple of gears into turn 1, which I'm not against it. I think it's pretty good.
Q. That would be unusual, gear shifting on an oval, that's something new?
GIL de FERRAN: Very different. The only oval previous to that that we shifted was Rio, which is actually extremely unusual, but very pleasurable to drive. And the other one, being Nazareth. Sometimes into turn 3 not many people do that, some people do, some people don't, depends on the engine setup, downshifting to turn 3. And now it's going to be St. Louis and maybe even in Motegi into turn 3, some people are downshifting, some people were not.
Q. Gil, for your package next year, will it be the same and are you, as some of the other teams, going to two-car teams with Team Kool going to a two-car team next year? Is that a disadvantage for you, Walker Racing still being a one-car team?
GIL de FERRAN: Well, the package is going to be remaining the same. We're going to continue to use Honda, continue to use Reynard chassis and Goodyear tires, which I actually think is a good decision on Derrick's behalf, just because of the continuity it maintains in our engineering work that really started with Bill Pappas, that is, my main race engineer back in '95. So it's really been, I think, a good policy by Derrick just to keep everything going. I'm fairly happy with Reynard and Honda, and I think Goodyear has everything in place to turn the tables around next year, so I'm also very confident about Goodyear's performance. As far as having two cars, it's my understanding that Derrick is not actively pursuing a second car, so right now we should be maintaining a one-car team status. To be honest, I don't particularly think that it's an advantage or disadvantage, because the way the team is structured right now, it's structured very well around the one car that we have. And Derrick has built up an organization which has proven to be very efficient. So if you take into account, especially last year's result, we have a fantastic group of mechanics, very good engineers, everybody is really focused and doing a very good job. The disadvantage that one might have by having somebody else as a reference, I don't know. That's too much of a disadvantage. We do a lot of testing, especially for Goodyear, and that really helps us locate ourselves and not get lost. And, in fact, that's our major engineering policy that we pursued this '97 season, trying not to get lost. And that proved to be very effective. But having said all that, some teams are really well geared to support two cars, and they do that very well. And sometimes I think they use that to their advantage.
Q. It sounds like you've been doing a lot of testing for Goodyear. Kind of my first question, with the testing you've done, how close are you to getting to the Firestone? Have you seen some improvements?
GIL de FERRAN: We recently have been doing quite a bit of testing already on some very high-end developmental stuff, which it's showing a lot of promise. I think obviously Goodyear will be in a better place to talk about their own development promise, but from what we heard through numerous meetings with Goodyear personnel and even a very lengthy visit to Walker, I really believe they have a good program in place for '98. And the program they have in terms of resources and everything else, technological and human and maybe financial in place, I think it will turn the tables around and will help them make up this ground and hopefully even overtake Firestone in the near future.
Q. If I can get a quick comment from you, Motegi sounds like it's a fantastic place and Dario made a comment about it. He called it a first-class Formula One standard track. And it sounds like this is what we should all be shooting for in building our tracks. Could you elaborate on how the facility looks?
GIL de FERRAN: It's just unbelievable. If you can just imagine -- have you ever been skiing, for example? You stand on the top of the run and looking down the mountain and think about how somebody would build a racetrack in a place like that. So as an engineering project that's more or less what it feels like when you arrive in Motegi. You drive into this mountain us region and thinking how on earth could somebody build a racetrack in a place like this? And they did it. And they did such a fantastic job. They created somewhat of a natural bow around the circuit to it's like you're in a big stadium, as well, because you've got grandstands around three-quarters of the circuit, and a little bit like Fontana, everything that you step on is first class, all the way from the bathrooms through the garages, everything you can think of it's there. All the pits, the track, it's just everything of very, very high quality, very nicely done, very nicely -- very well thought of in every sense of the word. It's just a beautiful, beautiful engineering project and extremely well executed.
Q. Gil, you were talking about a one-car team, but since most teams now use a Reynard chassis, you get a lot of input from them, don't you?
GIL de FERRAN: Yeah. The relationship with Reynard is very close I think for a number of reasons: One, the relationship that the team has developed with Reynard since they have been using their chassis I think in '95. My relation to Reynard stretches back to '89. So one of the relationships that I value the most is not only with Reynard management, but with the core engineers. That has been very valuable to me, not only for the racing to get results during the racing, but really to help my understanding of racing cars and mechanical functions and so on and so forth. Having said all that, Reynard actually is very neutral in passing information around. They're very good at that because it's a line that's very easy to cross. We do not get any information whatsoever about what the teams do with their own car. What happens is because they have so many competent teams, the information they get helps them produce a better car for '98. And they have been using this fact to great advantage.
Q. Gil, we're talking with John Watson yesterday about the Champion Sparkplug world champion rankings, and we found you graded out 7th in standing, 715 points, Schumacher wins with 1002. That was Formula One, what would you expect? What does this say about your season, the consistency, and your being right there in a position to win, and what does that say about the style of race being, as well?
GIL de FERRAN: I think it's fantastic. For me it's a great honor to be ranked as one of the best ten drivers in the world. And I think the initiative for world champion is very interesting and a very nice one. I think it's a tall order to try to rank drivers from different series, but I think they've done a pretty good job. To be quite honest with you, if you take headers aside, I would agree that Schumacher is the best driver in the world. I think our racing, if I understand your question well, it's very good, I joined the circuit in '95 and every year is getting more difficult and the level of driving is getting higher and higher and higher, and you really have to keep pushing the envelope further and further and further. And even though I said that Schumacher is probably the best driver in the world I think if you get the crop from Formula One and the crop from Indy cars, I guarantee we can compete against each other very, very well.
Q. Well, Mr. Watson said much the same thing. Thanks for your comment.
GIL de FERRAN: Thank you.
T.E. McHALE: If I might step out of character here real quickly. I know Gil commented on the fault at Twin Ring Motegi. I'm interested in comments with the racing service and track, if you could share those thoughts with us.
GIL de FERRAN: Well, one of the most surprising reaction we had was when we got to Japan was the fans. It was amazing. On the second day of testing, even those there was a little promotion done, because it was meant to be somewhat of a low profile test over there, there was over 10,000 people attending to that test, and a lot of people looking for ought graphs and everything, and they were extremely knowledgeable of the CART series. They certainly knew everybody and they knew what they were look go for. And that was a fantastic reaction from the fans over there. My own reaction to the circuit and everything, well, as it's been said, it was very fast. The circuit -- the surface is very smooth, and I think that third comment that I haven't said yet is I think it will provide very good racing, because it's a very wide circuit and it seems to me that the turns have more than one line, so we'll be able to go side by side into 1 and into turn 3.
T.E. McHALE: Gil, thank you for those remarks, with that we'll wrap it up for today. We want to thank you all for joining us, and thank Gil de Ferran for joining us, and wish him luck in the '98 season.
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The Edmonton Oilers can record their longest winning streak in almost 15 years while adding to the woes of the New York Rangers - again.
They go for their seventh straight victory and second in five days over the reeling Rangers when they visit Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night.
Edmonton (14-15-2) is suddenly one of the hottest teams in the league with six consecutive wins, a mark it has reached just two other times since rattling off nine in a row from Feb. 20-March 13, 2001.
The Oilers won all five games on their recent homestand and opened a four-game road trip with Monday's 3-2 overtime victory at Boston. The offense that had struggled without injured phenom Connor McDavid has scored 18 goals in the last four games.
A huge chunk of that production came from Friday's 7-5 win over the Rangers. Lauri Korpikoski notched his first career hat trick against his former team, and Taylor Hall finished with two goals and two assists - upping his totals to five and four during the winning streak.
Jordan Eberle had a goal and two assists, while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins added a goal and an assist against the Bruins.
"We're playing with some confidence," Eberle told the team's official website. "But we've got a quick turnaround (Tuesday) against a really good hockey team in their own rink. We've got to find a way to play better and help our goalies out."
Edmonton has won four of the last six meetings in this series and is 4-1-1 in the past six games in New York dating back to Nov. 10, 2003.
Anders Nilsson earned Friday's win over the Rangers despite surrendering five goals on 34 shots. He figures to get another shot against them to follow Cam Talbot's career-high 47-save effort on Monday.
New York (18-9-4) opened the season as one of the league's top teams with a 16-3-2 record but has gone 2-6-2 since.
The Rangers have had problems scoring during that 10-game stretch, finishing with one or no goals five times, but a bigger issue might be the 12 goals they surrendered in the final two games of an 0-2-1 road trip.
Henrik Lundqvist allowed five goals on 33 shots against Edmonton and was replaced early in the third period by Antti Raanta, who is 0-3-1 with a 3.12 goals-against average in his last four appearances.
"We're playing better than our record indicates," coach Alain Vigneault said. "Whereas prior, we weren't playing that well but our record was real good. So, I do believe we're on the right track."
New York needs more offense from forwards Rick Nash and Kevin Hayes. Nash has one goal in eight games after scoring in four straight, while Hayes has none in his last 10.
Jarrett Stoll had contributed virtually no offense this season and the team placed the veteran center on waivers Monday. Stoll, who has one goal and two assists in 29 games, would likely move to AHL Hartford if unclaimed.
Another veteran Dan Girardi will sit out Tuesday due to swelling in his knee. The defenseman played the last two games after injuring his knee while blocking a shot in Wednesday's 2-1 loss at Vancouver. Vigneault says he is day-to-day.


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Before summer temperatures arrive in full force, head outdoors this week to get some exercise, catch some rays, and enjoy live music. Locos por Juana will ease your hump-day blues with a free concert in Brickell, the newly opened GeckoParX and Paddletopia will host creative ways to get active, and the Key Largo Original Music Fest will offer four days of some of the nation's finest independent songwriters.
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If you're wondering if that dude you're dating is as smart as he thinks, take him to trivia night at Nancy. There's $50 for first place and $25 for second place for the real smarties in the group. This Little Havana bar has a tiki vibe and looks like a ship headed to the South Pacific. If you grow tired of answering questions — or have trouble getting them right — order a cocktail and check out the courtyard, with decor anchored by part of an old boat. 9 p.m. Monday, May 14, at Nancy, 2007 SW Eighth St., Miami; nancy305.com. Admission is free.
You know when you realize it's only Tuesday and then you need a drink? Concrete Beach has a new beer you might enjoy. At the Stuck on the Palmetto Kölsch release party, the brewery will offer first sips of a perfectly 305 beverage. LoyALEty Club Members get a sneak taste at 4 p.m. in the Social Hall, and the general public can head over at 5. This tropical-tasting beer is brewed with coconut sugar and hearts of palm. 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, at Concrete Beach Brewery, 325 NW 24th St., Miami; concretebeachbrewery.com. Admission is free.
In a year when winter lasted well into April for most of the United States, it's hard not to be thankful for the eternal paradise and unparalleled golden-hour sunsets of Miami. Visitors pay thousands of dollars to take in the early-summer breeze and majestic views, but for locals, it's all free. This Wednesday, get even more out of the deal with Tropical Sunsets, a free outdoor concert by Grammy-nominated hometown stars Locos por Juana. Enjoy the sights and sounds, and sip some Caribbean-inspired cocktails by Mac's Pubs. 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, at 700 Brickell Ave., Miami; eventbrite.com. Admission is free.
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Even residents of Miami's paradise need to change up their routine sometimes. Head to Key Largo this weekend when Nashville meets the Upper Keys at the four-day Key Largo Original Music Fest. Enjoy performances by dozens of songwriters from the worlds of folk, blues, country, and Americana while you chow down at some of Key Largo's most popular waterside eateries. Performers include The Voice's Sheena Brook, and the festival wraps up Sunday with a daylong beach barbecue at the Caribbean Club. Thursday, May 17, through Sunday, May 20, at various locations in Key Largo; keylargooriginalmusicfest.com. Admission is free.
When the heat becomes too much for you and your kids to bear, take the playground indoors. Gecko ParX, Weston's newest trampoline and multi-attraction entertainment center, invites families to get to know the facilities at its grand opening this Saturday. Activities include dodgeball, indoor rock-climbing, Double Dare-style jousting, trampolines, and state-of-the-art arcade games. The two-hour opening event will include complimentary admission, pizza, and drinks. 1 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at Gecko ParX, 3305 Corporate Ave., Weston; geckoparx.com. Admission is free.
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Sometimes our disillusionment can become the best source of inspiration.
Look at your industry.
Look at your competition.
Look at your life.
What has you shaking your head?
What gives you that skin-crawly-stomach-churning feeling?
Found it? Perfect.
Instead of getting on a soap box & ranting, there's definitely a time & place for a good rant but thanks to social media it's become the default more than it should.
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Caylin, my lovely neice, has, for a LONG time, had a massive crush, on Justin Bieber. Now, this is normal for most 14 year olds of today, I suppose. My sister is getting beside herself now. I'm sure my mother suffered a similar fate when my sister and I were into Donny Osmond years ago. But we didn't have the benefit of the internet to take this crush to it's current heights.
It was brougt to a head when my sister was in Shopper's Drug Mart with Caylin the other day, and, to her horror, saw her daughter hug a placard! Were we ever like that????


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Too high, too high, dah dah dah dahhh… If you're a Baby Boomer, Stevie Wonder probably comes to mind when you hear this. My brain seized on this melody when my GP (the son of my original general practitioner) saw my blood pressure numbers. He handed me stronger meds and suggested I should take record my blood pressure numbers at home.
Over the course of our relationship, this has been our basic approach. I offer my opinion on my profound aversion to pain (they test for the flu shot here by shoving a Q-Tip way up your nose, yo!), make him and the nurses laugh as I do my exams, and listen to him suggesting lifestyle changes might help me lower the unwanted results. It's the 'ugh' of getting older after a sugar-filled, sedentary lifestyle.
So I did my research, and I ordered Belitra from the States. I'm sure I could have gotten a much cheaper option here in Japan, but I didn't want to puzzle out kanji (Japanese syllabary) labels – I wanted English.
When she arrived, I wondered if it would be funny to do an open box video on YouTube. After all, she is a new machine. But I was too impatient to start using it and getting stats on the board.
One thing I noticed and appreciated right away – big print on the Quick Start Guide. Thank you!
Another thing I noticed was the separate message here:
This little stop sign tells me how many worried, confused folks give up in frustration and return the machine. Either it isn't working, or we're not using it in the way it was intended.
To help out, I have three suggestions for handling items like this:
Search for the Quick Start Guide for that device online, and read it thoroughly.
Can you visualize yourself following the steps to set it up?
What are the customer support options? I prefer chat so it's easy to send a screenshot or picture and the conversation is live, rather than waiting for an email response.
Get it
Order it with insurance if available, so you don't have to feel too stressed about it not working out.
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Grab the Quick Start Guide: it's not such a mystery, now, right? Make sure you have the customer
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And forget it till you need to use it.
Or, notice that it has a rakish smile, make up a name and make it part of the family. Imagine how it will celebrate with you as you get those numbers where they need to be, or encourage you if your numbers are still a challenge.
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The following is the transcript from the Sept. 4, 2016 service at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, Iowa.
The book of Acts doesn't give us an exact timeline, but it seems to me that the Day of Pentecost (where 1000s became Christians because of the outpouring of power from God's Spirit and because of a powerful sermon by Peter) may have only happened a day or so before. And if that's true, there's every possibility Peter was so excited about what happened on THAT day that he going back to the Temple to find more people to preach to.
Now that may have been Peter's plan. He may very well have been on his way to the Temple to do "church stuff." But then he gets interrupted by a cripple who's looking for a handout. It might seem like the cripple is encroaching on Peter's plans, because Peter wasn't looking for a cripple to heal that day. He was on his way to "church."
But here's the thing, Peter stopped. He didn't hurry past this man. He wasn't bothered by his pleas for alms. He wasn't repelled by this cripple.
In fact, I think Peter was attracted by him. He was intrigued by this man. Here was a man he could help. All he had to do was reach out and touch the man, and he could heal him.
Now let me tell you, as I'm preparing this sermon it occurred to me - how cool is this? How cool would it be to heal people with just a touch? To be able to heal a man who's been a cripple since he was a baby.
If I could do that, I'd go right down to the hospital and I'd empty that place out. I'd have a healing service EVERY DAY of the week and twice on Sundays. We wouldn't have to have a prayer service for people to get healed. We could just into pile into the car and go do some home visitation.
But - I can't do that. And I'm pretty sure you can't do that either. But if you can, you come see me after service, because I've got a ministry for you.
Now, by contrast… in the early church… the Apostles could do things like that. When Paul was explaining the proofs that he was an Apostle, he wrote:
"The things that mark an apostle— SIGNS, WONDERS AND MIRACLES - were done among you with great perseverance." II Corinthians 12:12The Apostles were empowered by God to do all kinds of wonders and miracles. These were the marks (or proofs) that they were who they said they were. Being Apostles, they could do all kinds of things… including reach out and touch the sick and bring immediate healing.
So I might be excused if I think: "Gee, I can't do anything like what Peter did. I mean, he was an apostle. He could heal people with just a touch. I can't do that. So, there must not be anything for me to learn in Acts 3."
But if you or I thought that we'd be WRONG.
Notice what Peter says here:
"Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you." Acts 3:6 What I have… I'll give you.Now, here's the deal – we are followers of Jesus Christ. And we are called to do Church, like Jesus did Church. There are Church-people who think that doing "Church" is what we do here in the building. If they sing some songs, pray some prayers, take some communion, and listen to a sermon they've done our "religious thing" for the week. They've "done church".
Now, Jesus did worship regularly at the synagogue, but Jesus did "Church" all through the week. And He did it by reaching out to people whom others would not touch.
- He ate with tax collectors and sinners.
- He spent time reaching out to prostitutes and outcasts.
- He put mud on the eyes of the blind
- And He reached out and physically touched the bodies of lepers
You see, "Lost sinners came to Jesus not because He catered to them or compromised His message, but because He cared for them." (Warren Wiersbe)
Jesus did church, the way we should do Church. Church is when you show that you CARE for someone. When we do activities that reach out to the community and tell them we care about they and their families - that's doing church.
Now, when we gather here on Sunday mornings we worship.
- We get in touch with God.
- We recharge our batteries.
- We revive our spirits.
- We encourage one other and build each other up.
We do all that so that we can get fired up and go and out and REALLY "do church". Because "doing church" is when we GET OUT and touch the hurting of this world.
That's why Peter turned to the beggar, and offered him what he could offer him. He didn't have any money. But He Had Something BETTER to give him.
Now, there's a 2nd thing I want you to notice here. When Peter reached out to this crippled man he did NOT say: "Oh, you poor man… let ME heal you."
That's significant, because, most of us - when we do good things for others don't mean to say it this way… but essentially we do anyway. We essentially say: "Let ME help you."
But now notice what PETER says: "
"Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk."Now, just in case you might get the impression that this was just some religious statement - kind of like "God bless you" or "Praise God" or "may God be with you" Peter restates this very idea with more intensity just a little later in the story.
After Peter healed the cripple, the man got so excited that he started jumping and running around. And his excitement drew a fairly big crowd that is looking in astonishment at Peter and John.
"When Peter saw this, he said to them: 'Men of Israel, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk?'" Acts 3:12
"By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus' name and the faith that comes through him that has given this complete healing to him, as you can all see." Acts 3:16Who's getting the credit? (Jesus is!!!) Peter's had a chance to get the credit, but he rebuked the gathering crowd for even thinking that.
"OH NO! (he says) we didn't do this by our own power or godliness. Get it straight. Understand this. THIS ISN'T ABOUT US… it's about Jesus.
Now, I know how pleasing it is to do a good deed and get the credit.
It feels good to have someone look at you in gratefulness. And you just know they're thinking to themselves: "What, a nice person this is!"
You know they're going to say something like
"Why, did I ever tell you what Jeff did for ME?"
Hey, it feels good. It's nice to appreciated
But it's kind of short-sighted. Jesus said:
"Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven." Matthew 10:32You know what Jesus was saying there? Essentially, Jesus is saying to us, "If you make me look good, I'll find a way of rewarding you."
But it's about more than that. This isn't about Jesus getting His ego stroked by us. It's actually about us giving people what they truly need.
You see, Peter could have given the beggar money. He could have gone back to the church and taken up a collection for him. I mean, this was a church of 3000 people; people who had proved themselves willing to sell their lands to help poor Christians in their midst.
If Peter had asked for such a collection, he could have raised enough money to fix this guy up for life. But he had SOMETHING BETTER to give this cripple. He had the ability to touch this man and make him walk.
That's why Peter wasn't satisfied in just healing a cripple.
That's why, when the crowd gathered, Peter gave credit to Jesus.
That's why, Peter began with Jesus, and then commanded the crowd to,
"Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord" Acts 3:19You see, while "doing church" involves meeting the needs of the hurting, we dare not be satisfied with stopping there. Our mandate is not only to heal the sick and help the suffering; it is to offer them the peace and hope that can only come through Jesus Christ.
When we reach out to the hurting, we need to remember that we have one central message of hope. But if you don't belong to Jesus today, you don't have that hope.
Let's pray:
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.


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I admit that I didn't get a whole lot of art made today... but I did absorb a lot of potential ideas.
It was a hot, beautifully clear day - and I decided to push out further than I had so far on my bike. I headed north about 11 km on a combination of bike friendly and bike unfriendly roads.
My ultimate destination was the small town (but giant compared to Marnay-sur-Seine) of Villenauxe-la-Grande. Signs around town pointing to an eco festival ended up being a bust but it was a very pretty little town with a gorgeous town square. I had a delicious and super affordable lunch of salad nicoise, steak and fries and chocolate mousse. Rather than biking off on a full stomach I stuck around and made this drawing of the church and surrounding square.
I came home an indirect route- circling through fields and the tall elvis like woods surrounding Barbuise. 30 km round trip! Was super hot on my return so I jumped right into the Seine for a cool dip.


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Historian Ramachandra Guha said there is no one in the Opposition today who stands a chance against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In an interview with NDTV, he put his faith in Nitish Kumar, saying it would be his 'fantasy' to see the Bihar Chief Minister at the helm of the Opposition. Guha was giving an interview on the 10th anniversary of his book, 'India After Gandhi'.
"Nitish Kumar is a leader without a party. Congress is a party without a leader. If a friendly takeover of the Congress party is organised by Nitish Kumar, I think the Opposition has a chance. That's not going to happen, but as a democrat, that would be my fantasy," he said the interview to NDTV.
On the current organisational structure of the Congress, Guha said, "Rahul Gandhi would do himself, his party and the country the greatest favour if he chooses another profession." He added, "Maybe we don't need the Congress party… maybe some other party will emerge."
Guha's book, 'India After Gandhi', was originally published in 2007. It is now being released with an additional segment on events from the last decade, including the decline of the Congress party, the rise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, economic growth, environmental degradation and the situation in Kashmir.
In the interview, Guha described PM Modi as the most 'driven' politician in the country. "PM Modi's levels of energy is inexhaustible, his commitment to the craft of politics is unparalleled. That's what gives him is momentum, his power, his strength and dominance," he told NDTV. However, he opined that the people who voted for him thinking he would distance himself from the Hindu fundamentalists or bring about economic reform have been disappointed.


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Reef hidden behind Great Barrier Reef could hold secrets in its history
Marine scientists working with laser data have revealed a vast reef behind the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, three times larger and its structure is differently shaped than previously thought. The reef isn't made of corals, but of algae called Halimeda bioherms. This is the first time anyone has mapped a reef of this type to such detail, anywhere in the world.
- Climate Change
- Discovery
- Environment
- Great Barrier Reef
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Remember Andy Abrams? This nice Jewish boy from University City has been working for the past few years on a documentary, Tattoo Jew, an examination of the inked Chosen. When Daily RFT last checked in with Abrams, he was trying to scrape up enough money to finish his film.
Now Abrams is finally ready to unleash a rough cut on an unsuspecting world. Tattoo Jew will screen at 7 p.m. this Sunday, March 20, at Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood. The event is free, and Abrams will be on hand to answer questions about his work and about tattooed Jews in general.
"You don't have to be Jewish to attend," Abrams tells Daily RFT. "You don't have to be inked to attend. You just have to be interested in the stories of people who choose to get inked despite a religious prohibition, the cultural memory of the Holocaust and the myth that Jews with tattoos can't be buried in a Jewish cemetery."
There will, however, be a "show your ink and a drink" special, and Abrams hopes to distribute Jewish-themed temporary tattoos.
The screening is the first event in the Brew House Educational Series hosted by the Young Professionals Division of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. On Wednesday, April 27, author Benyamin Cohen will be at Fallon's Bar and Grill in Olivette to discuss his book, My Jesus Year: A Rabbi's Son Wanders the Bible Belt in Search of His Own Faith, an exploration of why Bible Belt Christians are so darned happy about religion.
Here's a short preview of Abrams talking about Tattoo Jew:
Andy Abrams, director of Tattoo Jew talks to SUDINtv from saul sudin on Vimeo.