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Last week's release of a scathing 53-page audit report by the Interior Department's top cop has opened up another Obama climate-change snake pit nobody's ever heard of: Landscape Conservation Cooperatives.
The Office of the Inspector General opened the books on the labyrinthine LCCs, which were created by former Interior Secretary Ken Salazar in a 2009 secretarial order as part of President Obama's Climate Change Program and funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The OIG came away aghast.
"We found areas of concern that place millions of dollars at risk. These findings may raise public concern, which could impact support for this valuable work," wrote Deputy Inspector General Mary Kendall, acting inspector general and author of the audit report.
What is this "valuable work"? There are 22 LCCs scattered nationwide and in several international jurisdictions, all with the chief function of distributing FWS dollars as discretionary grants and cooperative agreements to "encourage science-based inquiries to respond to landscape-level stressors, including climate change." FWS set aside $88.3 million to support LCCs at startup and continues with additional funding.
In short, LCCs funnel taxpayer money to a network of third-party climate researchers — universities, organizations and private firms — to study huge areas beyond the scope of any one agency or organization.
Mary Kendall and her team have antagonized the House Committee on Natural Resources by "not pursuing investigations involving political appointees or Administration priorities," and "not issuing reports to Congress and the public."
Notably, even though Kendall's audit report comes down hard on shortcomings in "fair and open competition" and "questionable relationships between the cooperatives and grant recipients," it is silent on the quality of the climate science work product.
Perhaps the most remarkable feature of this report is its focus on a Big Green organization engaged to coordinate between Fish & Wildlife and the LCCs, and to administer the grants and contracts given to recipients that the LCCs select: the Wildlife Management Institute ($2.5 million 2012 income).
WMI is a scientific and educational nonprofit group founded in 1911 by well-heeled hunters and anglers who promoted protections to restore dwindling fish and game populations.
In 1946, WMI began a tradition by hiring Ira Gabrielson, retiring director of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, as its president. Many WMI presidents since then came straight from the FWS director's chair.
WMI's presidency became known as the FWS's early retirement double-dipper golden parachute, with current presidential compensation in the $265,000 range.
It should come as no surprise, then, that FWS awarded a $2 million cooperative agreement without competition to WMI for scientific advice and to administer the North Atlantic and Appalachian LCC's grants to third parties.
Somehow, this glaring favoritism was not put before FWS director Dan Ashe by Kendall's investigators -- or included in the report's 15 recommendations for improvement.
However, even if the FWS were to break off this incestuous affair, WMI is also funded by vastly wealthy and uber-connected Big Green foundations such as the Hewlett Foundation ($7.3 billion 2011 assets), which gave WMI a $485,000 grant for "support of the sportsmen advisory group on climate change." (Note how Hewlett grant priorities match Interior Department priorities.)
The OIG audit report complained that WMI administered six funding opportunities offered by the Appalachian LCC, none of which were posted on Grants.gov.
As a result, there was no public competition, chalked up to inadequate grant management training for LCC personnel. The OIG also questioned WMI's imposition of a 10 percent surcharge on the grants it administered, in the total amount of $182,947. FWS is now working to determine whether payback is required.
A congressional source said committee hearings on Landscape Conservation Cooperatives can be expected.
Washington Examiner columnist Ron Arnold is executive vice president of the Center for the Defense of Free Enterprise.


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I'm A Celeb - Why I love Steve Davis
I LOVE Steve Davis. Four words I never thought I would write.
But there you go – I'm sure the former snooker world champion has gained legions of fans overnight.
It's a good line-up this year - and there are a number of strong contenders.
I'm tipping Lucy Pargeter (Emmerdale's Chas Dingle), Olympian Rebecca Addlington, Steve Davis and your man Carlton from the Fresh Prince of Bel Air.
Carlton, aka Alfonso Ribeiro, will win bonus points if he does THAT dance from the Fresh Prince at some stage during the series. And he seems game enough to do that.
And let's not forget our own Kian Egan – the former Westlifer put on a brave show last night with his first celebrity trial which saw him nibbled by rats.
Our boy could go far.
Anyway, back to last night's instalment.
Steve Davis is my new hero for putting up with TOWIE'S Joey Essex.
In case you didn't know who I'm talking about, Joey is the wide-eyed Essex boy prancing about in tight-fitting shorts (tight-fitting shorts and trousers are his signature), his deep tan and blindingly white teeth which look suspiciously like veneers.
Astonishingly, he's been described as this series' eye candy – and tipped to do well. Say it ain't so girls.
Steve encouraged him before they jumped out of a plane.
Naturally, our hero Steve went first. No panic, no screaming and he just seemed to enjoy the skydive.
When it came to Joey's turn, he was almost prostate with fear hanging out the side of the plane, before making a series of growls and jumping. The growls continued as he tumbled through the air – quite off-putting actually if you were enjoying a mug of tea.
Later, Steve informed the cameras that Joey told him he wanted to win the first task for the red team – as he wanted to be first to pick the 'well fit' contestants.
And so they chose Becky, beauty queen Amy Willerton, and Eastenders' Laila Morse aka Big Mo.
Thanks to Steve managing the sat nav , the red team won comfortably, winning a final luxury night aboard a yacht before hitting the jungle.
The yellow team Lucy, Kian, Alfonso Ribeiro, TV host Matthew Wright and Royal designer David Emanuel settled down for the night on Spider Island.
Steve Davis apart, Becky Addlington is also one my favourites.
The down-to-earth Olympian politely shook hands with Kian before telling him she was a swimmer. Nothing about her haul of medals in the last two Olympics. Kian nodded politely and smiled. Becky then informed him she had seen him at many Westlife concerts and considered herself a fan.
If there's any justice in the land of reality TV, it will be the nice guys who win this – ie Becky or Steve.
But unfortunately, Joey and his ultra-white teeth will give them a run for their money.
Let's hope his teeth don't blind us all.
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Burnsville police are looking for help in cracking a one-night vandalism spree that left a mysterious message spray-painted across the city.
On the night of Aug. 28, someone painted the words "DNH mafia" in a dozen places, including public signs, buildings and a few homes.
The phrase doesn't correspond with any known groups or gangs, said Burnsville Police Sgt. Jeff Witte, and police have no leads.
Police are asking anyone with information to call the department at 952-895-4627, and to call 911 to report any suspicious activity.
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BMW-Toyota partnership to spawn hybrid supercar
November 7, 2013 by Toyota Bloggers · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Hybrid , Performance , BMW , Toyota , Luxury BMW and Toyota inked a partnership some time ago to develop green technology, and while we were excited by the idea of a reborn Supra with BMW's carbon fiber reinforced plastic slashing the curb weight or an ultra-efficient, hybridized 1 Series, the joint efforts have been rather limited. That's set to change, though, according to a report from Australia. Motoring reports that the partners have come to terms on a sports car. And not just any sports car, but a lightweight, hybridized model, with a six-figure price tag. Lending a bit of street cred to that idea is the site's claim that Toyota is currently carrying out durability testing on the BMW i8 . According to the site, the new model will slot into the spot left by the Lexus LFA , although based on the language used, it's unclear if this is the Tokyo-bound vehicle we mentioned several months ago . Details on this potential car are limited, although Motoring claims it will use a Toyota hybrid system mated up to a BMW gas engine – likely the 4.4-liter, twin-turbo V8 found in the M5 and M6 . That sounds pretty amazing to us, but we'd still advise taking this with a grain of salt. What would you like to see out of a joint-venture supercar from Toyota and BMW? Let us know in Comments, and have your say on the prospects of a hybridized, twin-turbocharged V8.
BMW and Toyota to partner on sports car and EV tech
June 29, 2012 by Toyota Bloggers · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Performance , Technology , BMW , Toyota , Electric If you are any other carmaker, this is really not what you want to hear on a Friday morning: The industry's 800-pound gorilla and one of its most profitable brands are joining forces. If you are an enthusiast (or environmentalist), however, the would-be products of this collaboration may have you cheering like a Miami Heat fan. While details are admittedly scarce, the notion of BMW and Toyota throwing in on a sports car has us tickled, especially considering how well the Japanese giant's liaison with Subaru to produce the BRZ and Scion FR-S has turned out. The other aspects of this just-announced BMW-Toyota agreement – a fuel cell system, powertrain electrification and lightweighting technology – make the project sound even more like the stuff of dreams. The expansive partnership builds on a deal between the two automakers brokered in March to collaborate on next-generation lithium-ion batteries. Count us among those waiting with bated breath to see whether they come true. For more details, scroll down to read BMW's official press release. Continue reading BMW and Toyota to partner on sports car and EV tech BMW and Toyota to partner on sports car and EV tech originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jun 2012 09:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
BMW, Toyota mulling expansive partnership
June 25, 2012 by Toyota Bloggers · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Hybrid , Technology , BMW , Toyota , Diesel In December of 2011, BMW and Toyota signed an agreement to collaborate on lithium-ion battery development , and the deal included a provision where BMW would small-displacement diesel engines for Toyota products sold in Europe. It was brought up at the time that the partnership could expand further, and seven months later, it apparently has: Reuters reports the two companies " have now agreed several projects" in "other fields of cooperation." The Reuters report, based on an article in Germany's Der Spiegel , said there were no more specifics but that the two company CEOS would make an announcement "in the near future." A story in Germany's Manager magazine went further, however, citing the same Der Spiegel piece and saying that BMW and Toyota would form an alliance around "joint projects in hybrid technology, fuel cells, vehicle electronics" and lightweight technology. The announcement isn't surprising – BMW's move into the small, lightweight hybrid space with its forthcoming i sub-brand gives it all the reason to save R&D dollars by teaming up with the company considered the world's green auto leader, and the rumored expansion topics could help replace BMW's partnership with Peugeot , on the rocks ever since the French firm tied up with General Motors ' Opel division. We'll know more when an official announcement is made. BMW, Toyota mulling expansive partnership originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
New BMW-Toyota deal doesn't include diesels for Lexus
December 20, 2011 by Toyota Bloggers · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Hybrid , Europe , Technology , BMW , Lexus , Toyota , Diesel Automotive News reports Lexus won't be getting any diesel engines from BMW as part of the new collaboration between parent company Toyota and the German automaker. BMW and Toyota are set to team up on next-generation green technology, though the two will apparently stick to crafting a new lithium-ion battery instead of swapping diesel tech. BMW will serve up a few small-displacement diesel engines for use in European Toyota models, but it won't supply direct-competitor Lexus with any oil-burning lumps. Right now, European buyers can expect to see 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter BMW diesel engines to show up under the hoods of certain Toyota products soon. That should help Toyota immensely in a market where 52 percent of all vehicles sold are diesels. Lexus, meanwhile, will continue to focus on plug-in hybrid and hybrid models to position itself as a niche innovation company. Automotive News reports Lexus has nailed down a European market share of just 0.2 percent over the past 11 months. New BMW-Toyota deal doesn't include diesels for Lexus originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink


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(*Disclaimer: This review is not sponsored. All opinions, good or bad are my own.)
The taste of Green & Black's is like no other. It tastes different, but in a good way. I thought a little odd at first, but then I realised what I was tasting were the quality ingredients not just sugar, wax, and some cocoa. Take you time with first few pieces. Let in melt in your mouth, covering all of your taste buds. Enjoy it. Taste the difference.
The MILK chocolate is my favourite. I am a die hard milk chocolate girl. Of course not any milk chocolate will do. It has to be a high quality chocolate. I can taste the quality of the ingredients. From the vanilla to the cocoa liquor. The chocolate is smooth, and melts slowly, in your mouth. There is no waxy taste or texture that you often find in a lot of Canadian or American chocolate.
The BUTTERSCOTCH chocolate is just as delicious with small bits of butterscotch pieces that crunch with each chew. The butterscotch pieces do not stick in your teeth like a lot of other brands. Green & Black's is not for people who believe any chocolate will do. This is for the chocolate connoisseur. You have to try it for yourself or gift it to the chocolate lover in your life. I have also tried the DARK 85%, ALMOND, and MAYA GOLD. I'm not a lover of dark chocolate to eat out of hand, but I've used the DARK to bake with and the quality & taste was great. WHITE, I will not be trying. It is not chocolate. It is cocoa butter and sugar, and that is that.
Aside from the great taste, I love Green & Black's chocolate because it is an organic, fair trade, and an ethically sourced product. The price point is higher then your average chocolate bar. For example a Dairy Milk single serving chocolate bar can be as little as 77 cents, while a single serving of Green & Black's can be as little as $3. Prices vary depending on whether it is purchased at a grocery store, health food store, or a drug store.
Green & Black's hot chocolate is pretty amazing as well. It is a treat, like their chocolate bars, to enjoy on a cold winter morning or while enjoying a good book by the fireplace.
Selection will vary by country. Learn more about Green & Black's @ http://us.greenandblacks.com/about-us.
Green & Black's MILK 5/5; BUTTERSCOTCH 5/5.
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Patagonia with Jon Wegener
Jon Wegener will be spending a weekend at Patagonia Cardiff leading a paipo workshop! (Sometimes standing up is overrated.) The workshop has limited space, so Jon is collecting registrations at email@example.com or 310.938.9440. The class—paipo included—costs $400, with $25 of each sale going to support Save The Waves in their campaign to protect Punta...
Jon Wegener Video: Human
Jon Wegener's handcrafted alaia (Ah-LIE-ah) boards pay homage to surfings early days — reaching all the way back to the sport's Polynesian roots. He's a craftsman, open to new ideas while being reverent of the old ways. Every board he shapes is a reminder that surfing is about more than contests or chasing sponsorships… it's...
Wegener's Dynamo featured in Surfer Magazine
In a recent online post titled, The Rise of The Stub featuring Rob Machado and written by Rob Gilley, Jon and his Dynamo are mentioned. "In an effort to add spice to an otherwise less dimensional experience, companies like Takayama and John Wegener Surfboards began developing and refining stubs of their own, like The Scorp...
Jon Wegener featured in The Coast News
Jon Wegener designer of Wegener Surfboards shapes wood surfboards. Wood gives boards stability and momentum. Photo by Promise Yee. Here is an excerpt from the article: Jon Wegener of Wegener Surfboards is known for his wood boards. "He makes shorter, fuller boards," Smith said. "They're all wood or woodskin." Wegener said wood gives surfboards stability and momentum. "Foam doesn't...
Jon Wegener featured in the New York Times
Jon Wegener and his brother Tom, were featured in The New York Times Business section, December 21, 2013. In the article, writer Claire Martins writes the journey of the traditional Hawaiian surfboard to the shapers of today. The Wegeners are described as "Two brothers (who) are trying to redefine the surfboard by returning to the...
Wegener in Maine
Jon Wegener took his bag of woodworking tools to the East Coast to conduct a surfboard workshop in a joint collaboration with Grain Surfboards. An annual event, participants sign up for a workshop that gives them the skills to create their own board. When class was finished for the day, Jon was able to get...
The New Bluegill
Shawn Parkin recently photographed shaper Jon Wegener and Josh Rothman riding The New Bluegill at Swamis. Learn more about The Bluegill here.
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The South Bay
Jon recently took a trip up north to take some orders for the South Bay area.
The Wooden Spoon
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The Paipo Lesson
I'm not handy or crafty. Nor do I know my way around power tools. But when I saw that Grain Surfboards was offering a "Shape Your Own Paipo" class, I jumped. I was to be among the lucky few who would create a magic belly slider with the grand wizard himself, Jon Wegener.
Korduroy + Wegener
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Today, an American citizen imprisoned in Iran went to trial on charges of starting house churches in that country. Iranian human rights abuses are not unusual — what is strange, though, is the State Department's unwillingness to speak out on this American's behalf, and the odd reasons they provide for refusing to do so.
"As our president is inaugurated today and Americans remember the many freedoms they enjoy as citizens of this great country, one American citizen will be forced to stand trial in Iran and could even face the death penalty under the Iranian judicial system," Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., said in a statement to The Washington Examiner. "To this day, however, State Department still refuses to issue any kind of statement on this U.S. citizen's behalf."
Abedini wrote from prison earlier this month. "This is the process in my life today: one day I am told I will be freed and allowed to see my family and kids on Christmas (which was a lie) and the next day I am told I will hang for my faith in Jesus," he wrote in a letter released by the American Center or Law and Justice (ACLJ), which represents his wife, Naghmeh, who lives in Idaho with their children. "One day there are intense pains after beatings in interrogations, the next day they are nice to you and offer you candy."
In court today, the Iranian prosecutor "charged Pastor Saeed with attempting to undermine the Iranian government by creating a network of Christian house churches," the ACLJ reported. Abedini was born in Iran and converted to Christianity in 2000.
The State Department refuses to discuss Abedini's case, even to call for his release. A Republican aide told The Examiner that the State Department privately claims that it cannot speak publicly about Abedini because he has not signed a privacy release form delivered by a U.S. consular officer — "which is not possible due to the fact that the U.S. does not have diplomatic relations with Iran," the aide notes. Another congressional source said that Abedini's wife has submitted the necessary form through a power of attorney.
"If our own State Department fails to advocate for a U.S. citizen who faces injustice in a country that is widely regarded as one of the most egregious human rights abusers, then I believe they have failed in one of their most fundamental responsibilities to American citizens," Franks said.
Following the trial, Iranian media reported that Abedini had been granted bail, but his wife says this is not true. "This is a game to silence the international media," Naghmeh Abedini said in a statement. "The lawyer in Iran was asked to make a statement, but that was before the family's attempts today and before the regime again rejected bail. [His attorney in Iran] told me today that the regime is not dropping the charges against Saeed – this is the only act that would allow Saeed to leave Iran and return to the U.S."
Obama's National Security Council managed to call for Abedini's release, though the State Department has not."We remain troubled by the case of U.S. citizen Saeed Abedini, who was arrested by Iranian officials more than three months ago on charges relating to his religious beliefs," NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor. "We call upon Iranian authorities to release him immediately."
It's not clear how many more days of trial Abedini faces or what sentence the prosecution will seek. His case was assigned to Judge Abbas Pir-Abbasi, also known as "the hanging judge." The Huffington Post notes that "the judge has given death sentences to protesters, according a report in the Official Journal of the European Union, highlighted by the ACLJ. Pir-Abassi also had travel bans and sanctions placed on him by the European Union in 2011 because of alleged human rights abuses."
In 1981, Iran released 52 U.S. hostages just minutes after Ronald Reagan took the oath of office, as The New York Times noted.


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My grandad brought me a new oxygenating plant today, one that has no clear roots on it and came wrapped in a metal band to tie them together.
Thing is I'm not sure what it is and I'm pretty sure I shouldn't of took that band off and left it on the surface of the pond! I think I saw Monty Don with these things and I swear they are supposed to sink!
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Our Level One Standard Rebuild is the perfect choice for those of you making 450RWTQ or less in your 93-02 Camaro or Firebird/Trans Am and not wanting to break the bank on a T56 Rebuild!
This complete price includes Parts, Labor AND Free Shipping on your T56 (both ways!)
Our Level One Standard Rebuild includes the following:
Option Guide: Do I need New Bearings?
Although they're not included with our rebuild packages, we consider bearings a smart thing to do for everyone and a must do for those of you with more than 120,000 miles on the clock. If you've had any strange noises coming from your transmission, bearings are a wise investment. We use Timken and Koyo Bearings. This option adds no extra turnaround time.
Option Guide: Should I Upgrade to the Viper 2nd Gear?
STRONGLY suggested for all pre-2000 model six speed transmissions equipped with the non-Viper gear, which is the weakest gear inside your T56! Starting in 2000, all T56 Transmissions came equipped with the Viper Style 2nd Gear, which features longer engagement teeth, making it much stronger. A very wise option for your pre-2000 F-Body! This option adds no extra turnaround time.
Option Guide: Do I need the Steel 3-4 Shift Fork?
Like the Viper 2nd Gear, the Steel 3-4 Shift Fork is STRONGLY suggested for all pre-2000 model six speed transmissions equipped with the Aluminum fork, which is the a very weak link inside your T56! Starting in 2000, all T56 Transmissions came equipped with the Steel 3-4 Shift Fork, which is much stronger than the bend-and-break prone Aluminum fork. This option adds no extra turnaround time.
Option Guide: Should I Upgrade to the Viper Mainshaft?
If you need to support slightly more power than the 450ft/lbs (rear wheel) that the Level One is rated for, upgrading to a Viper Mainshaft as part of this rebuild will increase the torque rating of your transmission to 550ft/lbs (rear wheel.) This option buys you our Custom-length Viper 30-spline Mainshaft, Modified Speedometer Wheel, Viper-sized Output Shaft Bushing, Viper-sized Output Shaft Seal, Yoke, and the custom machining and installation necessary. This option adds 2-3 days to your turnaround time.
Option Guide: Should I have my transmission Painted or Powdercoated?
During any rebuild here at Tick Performance, all transmission cases are washed and degreased. Even after this treatment, many are stained, discolored and just don't look as good as they did when new. Our media blast and paint service gives the transmission a much more professional, finished look. Available in Black Satin or Silver. This option adds no extra turnaround time. You can also opt for our powdercoating service, which is much more durable than paint. Also available in Black Satin or Silver. This option adds 2-3 days to your turnaround time.
Option Guide: Should I have the Bungs & Sprayers Installed?
It is seen time and time again in big horsepower cars that do standing mile or high speed pulls often, and road race or autocross applications; the input shaft bearing can become starved for fluid and fail, causing a chain reaction of damage inside the transmission. With this option, we install and weld bungs and spray tubes inside your transmission that will direct transmission fluid onto your input shaft and third gear teeth that are prone to failure. This is not a complete kit, as you will need to provide and plumb your own fluid pump, filter, cooler and lines. We do not offer a complete kit at this time. This option adds no extra turnaround time.
Option Guide: Should I opt for Faceplating?
If you drive your car on the street, no. Suggested for all manually shifted dedicated racecars ONLY, faceplating is a procedure very similar to proshifting, but much more durable and longer lasting. Faceplating completely eliminates the possibility of missing a shift by removing the stock synchronizers and opening up the engagement window for faster, higher rpm shifting. This is definitely the way to go if you have a T56 in your racecar and you're looking for the quickest shifts possible. Due to the harsh nature of this process, we do not recommend this option for cars that see any street driving. For more information, click here or click here to watch a video of a customer of ours driving his Faceplated Trans Am. This option adds 4-5 weeks to your turnaround time.
Option Guide: Should I opt for Expedited Service (24 Hour Turnaround?)
If you're in a crunch for time, yes! Our Expedited Service option guarantees that your transmission will be shipped on it's way back to you the business day AFTER we receive it. This is perfect for those of you having a smaller garage remove & reinstall your transmission who can't have your car on their lift for a lengthy amount of time. Contact Us for Transit Time Estimates if you'd like to know how long Ground Shipping on your transmission will take. Not available with any additional option that will delay your turnaround time.
All Tick Performance rebuilt transmissions are covered by an industry leading 12 Month Unlimited Mileage Warranty! We guarantee that our labor performed on your transmission is done correctly and was checked and rechecked before we cleared your transmission for shipping back to you. Since our transmission rebuild packages are designed for use in high abuse racing applications, our warranty covers our labor to disassemble and reassemble your transmission only. Our warranty does not include broken or damaged parts, costs to remove transmission from and reinstall transmission into your vehicle, fluids, or shipping either to or from our location.
UPDATE 8/23/17: As OEM replacement T56 Parts become more scarce, we are forced to use aftermarket replacement parts. While quality of these aftermarket parts is generally high, we have seen instances where these parts are louder or more noticeable once installed. Since they are the only available option, our warranty does not cover these irritations. Our Level One warranty is null and void when used in setups making higher than 450ft/lbs of torque (rear-wheel). Faceplated transmissions are not warranted. Due to their weaker design, 1993 T56 Transmissions are not warrantied.
Posted by Kristene on 9th Sep 2016
I'm fairly certain that my F-Body will break before this transmission does. The instructions that came along with it were clear and concise, leaving no room for question or misunderstanding. As an aviation mechanic my bread and butter is on TMs and publications, so this was a nice change from the usual "just don't beat the crap out of it for the first few hundred miles" that many shops are happy to tell you.
Tick was EXCEPTIONALLY FAST, and they were very pliable to my time constraints; their customer service is top notch. As a member of the Army, all SMs know that timelines can make or break a build being completed in 5 days or 9 months.
I've already ordered a driveshaft and the rest of the plans are on the way. Tick has a customer for the lifetime of my Z28, and for every one that follows her.
Posted by Jeff Dixon on 7th Mar 2016
The trans was locking in 4th and not always shifting into 3rd/4th, and had 100k miles + 18years old on it so felt a little sluggish now it feels like a new transmission. I love my t56 and would't go anywhere else. Came back to me looking new and shipping was a breeze, with shipping and repair turn around was not even a week. I highly recommend Tick Performance A+++ and amazing CS aswell...
Posted by Mark on 16th Sep 2015
The rebuild went as smooth as expected; the trans was returned in a timely fashion and the tech even called me to answer some questions I had. No mysteries along the way and no wondering how long it'd take. Tick delivered an excellent product in a professional manner- what else can you ask for? Highly recommended.
Posted by Unknown on 14th May 2014
Very happy with my rebuild. Everything shifts like brand new. Great company to do business with!
Posted by john morrone on 22nd Jul 2013
This tranny rebuild with monsters stg2 clutch kit is a real winner...do exactly what they say in both tranny and clutch break-in and you'll have no ssues whatsoever (i highly recommend ticks master) its a must.a simple thing that can save you huge when the stock fails do to more pressure needed for stronger pressure plates...i love the new set-up..when you break in the tranny be sure to only up/down shift 1 gear at a time try not to skip shifts as all the components are brand new and need time to work-in.all said i am very pleased a great company with high values and JOEY was an amazin help along with MIKE
Posted by Unknown on 28th Jul 2012
shifts easy, smooth another 350mi till the brake in is over. love the rebuild, thanks guys.


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By Aaron M. Nelsen
A half hour from New Orleans, this town is getting buzz for its
revitalized downtown and food scene that includes a hot boutique hotel with an award-winning restaurant.
A half hour from New Orleans, this town is getting buzz for its revitalized downtown and food scene that includes a hot boutique hotel with an award-winning restaurant.
Austin has long been a foodie-friendly town with a handful of
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The Gulf Coast city touts a number of family-friendly spots, including the Texas State Aquarium.
It's is a picturesque "5 country miles" off of Texas 71, about an hour-and-a-half drive from Houston. The Houston Chronicle has a story about some of the town's best shopping spots.
PORT ISABEL - A moist breeze with a hint of fish scale wafted through the Pirate's Landing Fishing Pier as Ruby the Pirate Queen, dressed more like a wench, put her juggling skills on display.
First the cascade (the classic ball-tossing pattern with which most people are familiar), then she juggled bowling pins while balancing on a plant atop a barrel - absolute necessities for survival aboard a pirate ship.
"Oww," she yelped, feigning a sore bottom. "There must be ninja pirates out there, and they're after booty."
Even if the double entendre escaped them, the little scallywags in the audience got a good laugh out of Ruby's antics.
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Ruby explained that sea legs are the product of bent knees and a gentle sway. She then fired a 9-pound "gollywobbler" cannon, our cue to step aboard the Black Dragon pirate ship, a replica of a 17th-century galleon, capable of handling as many as 80 crew members.
I had invited my wife and two young daughters along for the trip, thinking they'd get a kick out of a pirate show, but my 4-year-old, Matilda, was clearly not feeling the pirate vibe.
"Papa," she whispered to me without taking her eyes off of Roba Todo (Robs Everything), the first mate. "I want to get off the boat."
But it was too late; the Black Dragon was unmoored, and, within a matter of minutes, the ship was slicing through the blue waters of South Padre Bay.
We were introduced to the rest of the crew, including Nina and Captain No Beard, and the essentials of living by the pirate code. The most important rule aboard the Black Dragon, we learned, is equal shares in pirate treasure.
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Between swashbuckling sword fights and water pistol battles were stories of pirate lore, a bit of sightseeing and even dolphin watching.
With the breeze to our backs and the thunderous clap of cannon fire keeping rival ships at a safe distance, the bar was opened, serving an assortment of grub and grog such as sodas, beer and, of course, rum.
Matilda had a scar painted on her cheek and a shark tattoo painted on her arm. Her older sister, Ana, 7, had a mustache painted on her lip and a skull and crossbones tattoo on her forearm.
Our pirate adventure had gone by in a flash.
As we returned to Pirate's Landing Pier, Matilda - battle-hardened, weighted down with pirate booty, and a newly anointed member of the crew - had an air of confidence about her.
"Papa," she said. "I'm not scared anymore."
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Actually dry here, if overcast, for the second day.
It can't last into the weekend...
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13 Jul 2012 10:38
Actually dry here, if overcast, for the second day.
It can't last into the weekend...
13 Jul 2012 10:42
Good day yesterday, some garden jobs done, some flowers to enjoy, the beans are thinking about flowering - pink flowers which is rather a surprise as `i was expecting red one - but any flower is welcome - maybe the rain washed the colour out? Back to wet now, and remarkably cool, hope that wasn't it for the year. Special wedding and anniversaries in September, maybe it will be glorious then - huh?
Sweet peas have begun to flower at last, not overly enthuiastically but there are some out. Berries need picking but it is too wet to do it just now - soon I hope before they turn to mush.
13 Jul 2012 12:20
My sweet peas have finally produced a good flush of flowers - amazing what just two dry days can do.
13 Jul 2012 12:32
Today is is overcast and breezy only had one heavy shower earlier in morning.. but still dry at the moment. Seems chillier here to and almost autuminal.
13 Jul 2012 13:26
Wet again, but just steady drizzle really here in my bit of Manchester. Only about 14-15C out there.
First lot of raspberry jam cooling in its' jars. Wonderful smell in house. Next picking session planned for next Thursday, unless torrential rain! J.
13 Jul 2012 13:48
Can I amend that to steady RAIN! J.
13 Jul 2012 14:46
Teesside. Up early to take Daughter to Darlington for the London train. Glorious sunshine on the way to Darlington with a lovely view across the Dale and over to the Cleveland Hills bathed in sunshine.
Coming back thunder clouds and some dark boiling clouds over the hills to the North and then more sun and still shining. Been down to the Village Green, warm calm and relaxing, is this summer I ask???
13 Jul 2012 22:15
Grey cloud cover today, and a couple of light showers - which seems to pass for "good" in this current summer!
Oh, well - we've had a bit of a break, so theoretically will go back home tomorrow refreshed. Or rusty
14 Jul 2012 00:10
Frank-sounds like the palm may well turn out to be a weed, it was a nice thought though, before the bubble burst
Spent the day in the garden yesterday basking in sunshine, mowing and cutting back vegitation. It was warm and sunny all day. Picked two huge bowls of pea's, pulled a couple of onions, cucumber, radish and a few cherry toms. Tonights tea was salad followed by blueberries, strawberries and cream.
Back to work today, so wasn't to upset when it rained for most of it.
14 Jul 2012 10:05
this morning is blue skies and sunny with still breeze and dark clouds coming and and carrying on over.
14 Jul 2012 10:16
Teesside today a third day of sunshine although plenty of cloud around. Looking over the valley there seems to be low cloud or mist over the Hills.
It is warm and the washing is on the line with the second wash running, am I tempting fate I ask?
Zoomer do not be too quick to dump your Palm-Weed as they all start off wee. saying that they get plenty of Camel "err" water to make them grow, do not know how you would manage that though, Chester Zoo???
14 Jul 2012 14:47
Much the same as you Frank weather wise and it's quite warm today a tropical 17.3c but have just seem this on the Beeb site.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18839867 here we go again
14 Jul 2012 18:51
14 Jul 2012 19:58
Home again - and would you believe it - the sun is shining! And it's predicted to do so tomorrow as well.
Driving back across Exmoor, the temperature was showing as 11 C - and this for July! tomorrow is St Swithin's Day - so fingers crossed, everyone, for sunshine all round
14 Jul 2012 20:15
In the life of Pick 'n' Mix, David, I seem to get all the hard inedible ones
Oh, well, I'm getting a bit philosophical about it all now - go on hols = rain (we always have some rain no matter where or when we go - the Med or US or stay-at-home. We've got used to it now - lots of practice ). Come home = sun.
The garden is overflowing - lots that has flopped with the wet and lots that needs dead-heading, cutting back etc etc. So that's the next week taken care of . . .
14 Jul 2012 20:35
Might struggle to get camel do dar through customs Frank and, having 'search me' stamped on my forehead, I'd find it a tad bit difficult to explain the contents of my suitcase.
We had rolling black clouds until mid afternoon, then the sun shone through so when I got home planted out more vegs where the garlic and pea's had been. I've a tray of what looks like winter veg but the label is missing so it's anybody's guess what will grow.
14 Jul 2012 21:02
Well, it's gone and spoilt itself now as it's raining and the spots are huge not to heavy but enough to damage the plants and roses in the garden, a shame really as I managed to hoe over the borders where it was dry enough, guess that's it for a while
14 Jul 2012 22:50
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Might struggle to get camel do dar through customs Frank and, having 'search me' stamped on my forehead, I'd find it a tad bit difficult to explain the contents of my suitcase.
After watching some of those customs programmes it seems people swallow it Zoomer!! Of course it would be wise to put it in a little plastic bag first otherwise you may grow green palm leaves instead of hair. Different, but could cause a few crashes on the M62 as you head to Teesside.


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Heavy rains caused flooding all along the Hassayampa River this past weekend. Watching the floodwaters take away homes and part of Jack Burden Road seemed a more popular pasttime than visiting the carnival at Gold Rush Days. At least that's how the Phoenix TV crews looked at it. They all sent helicopters up to get footage of the damage and not a single one showed the festivities going on right across the river (see photo below).
I was airborne twice on Saturday. The first time, I was asked to "rescue" State Historian Marshall Trimble, who was stranded at the Kay El Bar Ranch. The ranch's front yard had become waterfront property (see photo below) and, sandwiched between the Hassayampa and Martinez Wash, it was impossible to drive away. Mr. Trimble missed out on being the parade's Grand Marshall for the first time in years (they should have called me earlier!), but he did get a good view of the flooding before I dropped him off at the airport.
When we heard that houses were falling into the river, Mike and I took out the helicopter and went to take a look. Sure enough, a huge portion of Jack Burden Road had been washed away and the two houses on the river side of the road there had gone with it. Power lines were down and water lines were broken. It was a mess. And all the time, the Hassayampa kept lapping at the new shoreline, threatening two homes that were now hanging precariously near the edge.
Curious to see what's missing? I was, too. So I dug around in my Eye In The Sky archives and found a photo of downtown Wickenburg that included the missing section of road. Although this photo was taken from a much higher elevation and a different angle, it clearly shows the trees and red-roofed buildings that exist no more. The piece of road within the red circle here is gone and frankly, I'm not sure how they're going to replace it now that the river's course has changed.
Anyone lose a red car? There was one of those in the river, too, just upstream from the bridge. It looked like a convertible from the air, but it really could have been anything. Now it's a wreck. I hope there wasn't someone in it when the river's flow took it downstream.
We flew up the river a bit, too. Here's a photo of J.J. Fletcher's ranch. Fortunately, his house is high and dry (note the green roof in the lower left corner), but much of his land is submerged. J.J.'s place is on Rincon Road and requires a river crossing to reach. The folks on that stretch of Rincon Road are probably using Blue Tank Road to Constellation Road to get from home to town and back.
We also flew down the river a bit. I was amazed to see how much of Horspitality's horse boarding area was under water. I'm not sure where all the horses are now, but if you have spare corral space in Wickenburg, you may want to call the Horspitality folks (684-2519) and offer to help them out. More rain is on the way this week, so the flooding problem will not be going away anytime soon. This is your chance to lend a helping hand to some of our winter visitors with horses.
As I sit at my window, looking out toward the river, I see another helicopter flying overhead. More new footage, I guess. Nothing new is happening on the river right now; the waters have receeded a bit. But it'll take Wickenburg some time to recover from the Hassayampa's wrath.
Now exactly where did they plan to build that "bypass"? In the river bed? Perhaps the river is trying to tell them what a bad idea that really is.
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Budget deadline: Four days (give or take).
With the April 1 deadline looming and few details available to work with and numbers that didn't add up, state lawmakers started to try to come up with a budget that fits into the framework agreed upon by Gov. Eliot Spitzer and legislative leaders.
Needless to say, the rank-and-file legislators are frustrated about the lack of information.
Spitzer is taking a bit of a beating in the press today, with critics saying he hasn't managed to reform the state's notoriously secretive budget process and accusing him of caving in to pressure from Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno and his healthcare industry allies. Â
More on the budget here, here, here, here, here, here and here.
The TU's editorial page urged Spitzer not to rush his first budget just to avoid being late.
The Rochester Democrat & Chronicle says the budget so far "isn't the reform New York voters demanded" when they elected Spitzer.
The Post declares: "Spitzer wholly failed to fix Albany's broken culture."
Newsday advises New Yorkers to "hold their nose with one hand, and give the deal the thumbs-up with the other."
In non-budget news…
An investigation may be in the offing by the MTA inspector general into a report that five law firms that billed the MTA more than $1.4 million last year also gave thousands of dollars to a charity a New York City Transit official helped run.
The Senate is considering legislation that would let Indian tribes keep half the taxes on cigarettes sold on their reservations.
Central Park's Boathouse Restaurant is in trouble with the NYC comptroller's office for failing to report free meals for customers and employees.
NYC's year-to-date murder rate is at its lowest point since before the NYPD started tracking crime using its current record-keeping techniques in 1962.Â
Environmental groups have sued the DEC over its brownfield clean-up program, saying it doesn't go far enough to protect people living nearby polluted sites.
NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg, whose political ambitions remain in question, said Democrats who are backing legislation in Congress to tie a timetable for troop withdrawl from Iraq to ongoing military funding are irresponsible.
More than half of the NYC Council members backed a resolution to prevent the Department of Education from reorganizing the school system.
In '08 news…
Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani was endorsed by former presidential candidate Steve Forbes and, in turn, endorsed Forbes' signature issue: The flat tax.
U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-NY, focused on her outreach efforts to female voters and was endorsed by NOW.
More on the dueling Clinton/Giuliani endorsements here and here.
Yet another story questions what the "Bill effect" will be.
Former U.S. Sen. John Edwards has started talking more about the death of his teenage son, Wade, 11 years ago.


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Welcome to GamesRadar's daily blast of all things pertaining to the ever-growing field of game music. Each post will introduce new sounds, games, composers and fan-made remixes of gaming's greatest aural achievements.
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Game: Final Fantasy VII
Song: Cait Sith's Theme
Composer: Nobuo Uematsu
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Singing Hill by Akiko Shikata, Gust Sound Team
Game music of the day: Chrono Trigger
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The Chemistry Page will give first year chemistry students access to all of the notes, worksheets, labs, Powerpoints and other important documents for my General Chemistry classes. You may also access your current grades, a current Course Calendar, as well as links to free chemistry software. Interactive review activities for important concepts, organized by units, are provided to help the student prepare for important benchmarks and tests. I'm continually adding to the review activities, with a goal of creating HTML5/Mobile Compliant activities for all of the content in the course.
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Nineteen years after teaching my first section of AP Chemistry, I have handed the course over to a colleague for the 2017 - 2018 school year. I will be using many of the quiz and test questions that I have written over the years as material for updated review activities, so look for those to be added starting in the summer of 2017.
The AP Chemistry Page hosts the resources for the class, which include PowerPoints in HTML 5 format, notes, and review activities. I am continually making modifications to these resources to align with the College Board's AP Chemistry Framework. Though I developed the resources for my AP students, they will probably also prove useful to college students taking a first year chemistry course.
Though it has been some time since I taught Biology, I will continue to provide access to my old course materials, including Powerpoints (web-based and offline formats) and interactive review activities to help the student prepare for important benchmarks and tests. I may even find the time to add a few new things.
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While the Wallingford Art Walk is on a brief hiatus, one local studio plans to be open for December's first Wednesday: Annie Huntley, owner/designer of Dotted Line Jewels and the StuStuStudio, is hosting an open studio holiday party tomorrow (12/7), from 6-10pm.
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When: Wednesday, December 7, from 6-10pm
Where: The StuStuStudio, 1216 N. 40th St. (next to Pagliacci Pizza)
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Celebrate New York State Museum Week
ALBANY, 05/30/12 – State Senator James L. Seward (R/C/I-Oneonta) today encouraged residents to celebrate the diversity and richness of the state's museums by discovering one of the many cultural offerings throughout the Empire State during the first ever New York State Museum Week.
"New York State is filled with history and cultural diversity and, although I may be a little biased, I have to say that the museums in the 51st senate district are among the best we have to offer," said Senator Seward. "Museum Week provides an opportunity to rediscover our backyard treasures and explore other unique venues throughout the state."
From May 31 to June 6, more than 200 museums across the state will be part of the inaugural New York State Museum Week and will be offering special events, activities and promotions to give guests a sample of the exhibitions and programs available at the nearly 2,000 museums located throughout New York.
"The tourism industry has grown by leaps and bounds in upstate New York and our world-class museums and other cultural attractions have a great deal to do with that. Museums enrich our minds and our local economy. I hope everyone gets a chance to visit as many as possible - this week and throughout the summer," added Seward.
"Museum Week offers New Yorkers and travelers from around the world an opportunity to visit what is collectively the most impressive and unique cultural experiences anywhere to be found, from ancient treasures to the 'I Love Lucy' sound stage," said Edward Maitino, Director of Tourism for Empire State Development, which administers the I LOVE NEW YORK program. "Not only do these institutions celebrate and preserve our historic and cultural heritage, museums enrich our communities and play a vital role in the state's economy."
"The New York State Council on the Arts is proud to be part of the partnership that has brought Museum Week to citizens and visitors of New York State," said Mr. Aby Rosen, Chair of the New York State Council on the Arts. "New York State has a long and proud history of public funding for museums in recognition of their important and unique role in education, tourism and community development. Museums make incredibly rich and lasting contributions to the economic and social vitality of cities and villages throughout the entire state. The participating organizations are fine examples of the variety of cultural and artistic expression offered to the general public in a broad array of settings and contexts. It is not often one can truthfully boast: Museum Week offers something for everyone."
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Sanya Richard-Ross arrives at our offices surprisingly dressed down. Considering this is the girl who won her Gold medal race in gold Chanel earrings, I was expecting a decked-out display of her personal fashions. Instead, she's dressed in black leggings and a track jacket–how appropriate. She's spent the last week attending her personal picking of NY Fashion Week Spring 2013 Runway shows, and after our interview she's heading down to Florida, where she will be honored at her husband's season-opening game, but not before a quick stop by the White House—the President would like to meet her.
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"At Grand Central?" I ask.
"Yes!" They're cracking up. "She swears they have porters!"
"Good luck with that," I chide.
Soon, we begin chatting like we're two girlfriends catching up, and before I know it, she's telling me about the time she checked an older lady for pushing up on her then fiancé, NFL Cornerback Aaron Ross. "It was right after they won the Superbowl...these ladies were taking pictures, so this older lady comes up and puts her leg literally on him!," she recalls. "I looked at her and said, 'Do you think that was appropriate?' Ross was so embarrassed, he looked at me like 'oh my gosh babe don't do that!'" She laughs, confessing that she's the jealous type and has no problem speaking up, "I don't care if you're 2 or 82, if you're making me uncomfortable or pushing up too much, I'm a tell you." #SanyaShrug.
She and Aaron met their freshman year of college and have been together ever since. On their first date, they went to church. "A Christian man was really important to me – my relationship with my Lord and Savior comes first."
I'm liking this girl, she's the type of woman I'd actually take relationship advice from, so I dig deeper, hoping to learn a few things from the superstar athlete who shares her stardom effortlessly with her famous (and, might I add, quite attractive) husband. She says they make sure to let each other shine in their own arenas, never detracting from each other's success.
"I think we're both stars in our own right. I think that's one of the things to that makes our relationships successful, we don't compete for the spotlight, we allow each other to shine whenever the time is right." For those who say there isn't enough room for two stars in a relationship, the Ross' prove the contrary.
But independent women out there take note, there's only one head of the Ross household. "I think that anything with two heads is a monster, and there has to be one head of the household, and it has to be your husband. I think being submissive is the best trait a woman can have, you have to trust that your husband (or your fiancé or your boyfriend, if he's the right guy) won't make a decision that's going to affect you or him in a negative way. I allow my husband to be the man and lead our household. If he makes a mistake I'm going to support him 100%." I'm now shaking my head in that, 'you go, girl' kind of way.
There is no doubt how much she loves her husband, you can see it her smile when she speaks about him. It's an emotion of sheer joy only closely mirrored when she begins to talk about her Olympic medal wins. She collected two medals in London this summer, bringing her total metal count over her three Olympic games to five. But it was her individual Gold medal win in the 400 meter in London that captured the hearts of Americans and the covers of every newspaper in the nation.
"It was utter joy–it was a dream I had since I was a little girl to be an Olympic champion and to actually accomplish that. The best picture is [the one] I kind of have my head back and my head up really thanking God that I had that moment, because I don't take for granted that it actually happened."
And for good reason. After a heartbreaking bronze medal finish in Beijing in 2008, Richards-Ross' road to Gold in London was plagued with obstacles. She suffered a serious injury and was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that made her recovery quite difficult. Making it to London was a long and unsure journey, and once there, she was determined not to let gold slip away. "A lot of people toil and work really hard and never get to experience that level of success," she says."I was very appreciative."
As the national anthem played in London, she says he realized she had finally achieved her lifelong dream. "They're playing the national anthem just for you, you're like, this is real, I did it! It just seemed like it happened so quickly, the song was over in, like, a second! I'm like, I know the national anthem is longer than that! But it's just like you want to be in that moment for ever. It just goes by so quickly and you have all these memories of all the hard work and the disappointments, and all of it is just worth it when you're on top of the podium."
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Gobekli Tepe
The mysterious Ancient Archaeological site called Gobekli Tepe, in Turkey has been dated to 10,000 B.C. which throws a wildly different light on human history and reveals signs of ET Interference on Earth.
Are we Starseeds that advanced extraterrestrial beings placed here to evolve a higher spiritual vision of the universe?
Ancient Alien Technology
Daniel Liszt and Linda Moulton Howe explore her deep investigation and research visits to Gobekli Tepe to discover the strange ANCIENT ALIEN TECHNOLOGY it may represent and her shocking realizations that the patterns in Sacred Architecture, Crop Circles and Gobekli Tepe are all a part of ET Self Activating Software to raise the global consciousness of humanity.
The Message
Since the powerful ancient site of Gobekli Tepe was buried 12,000 years ago by a race forgotten to history, does the discovery of this ancient marvel in the 21st century signal that a massive paradigm shift is underway?
Is humanity being activated to see a higher and deeper vision of reality that includes contact with star civilizations?
Is the cataclysm that destroyed this ancient civilization happening again and is the message of Gobekli Tepe a warning of survival to humanity that planet Earth is on the precipice of massive upheaval and destruction?


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A middle school in Putnam County is using new software that alerts school administrators to potential threats on Facebook as a way to combat bullying.
Bloomington hosted its third annual "Stand Down" Thursday for veterans within the community and surrounding areas.
More than half of the nation's fast food workers use public aid programs to support their families according to a new labor study released Tuesday.
While Indiana's corn yields are looking up, soybean yields may be below average this year.
Fifteen public schools are joining the State in suing the IRS and other federal agencies over the Affordable Care Act.
Solar panels will provide 60% of the energy at the Owen Valley Winery.
The Freedom From Religion Foundation wants the town of Ellettsville to remove a cross from its official seal.
Results of the 2013 ISTEP+ test indicate 73.5 percent of students statewide passed the standardized tests, an increase of about 2 percent from 2012.
Tourism is having a growing impact on Columbus' economy with more than $240 million spent last year alone.
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"Initiate A Plastic Bag Ban" is an environmental guidebook for starting a plastic bag ban in your hometown. Easy to read, the book chapters include: "Problems with Plastic Bags", "Elements of an Ordinance", "Getting City Hall's Attention", and "Resources" that will help in your campaign.
Initiate A Plastic Bag Ban is written by Ted Duboise, Publisher of Plastic Bag Ban Report. Duboise has been monitoring and tracking plastic bag bans across the U.S. and around the globe for over six years. In writing the book, Duboise draws from his vast knowledge of plastic bag ordinances and plastic pollution to lay out a solid, workable plan of action.
He brings you the stories of grassroots efforts by people in several jurisdictions who have been successful in getting City Councils to adopt plastic bag regulations. He cites examples of what worked for them, like Brownsville, Texas and Bellingham, Washington.
Duboise also included a "Resource" guide which refers to successful ordinances, ways to get your campaign noticed, government sources of data, and a sample petition to be used in a plastic bag ban campaign.
"So many people across the nation have asked for this material", stated Duboise. The book will fulfill those request. Plastic bag bans and disposable bag bans have exploded across the world. More and more people are taking notice of the extreme amount of plastic pollution in our oceans. They seek ways to reduce our impact on the environment. The sheer volume of plastic bags used today is staggering. In fact, over 90 billion plastic bags are unaccounted for in the U.S. Are they in our oceans?
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Bundesliga round-up
Borussia Dortmund retained their Bundesliga crown, after a 2-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.
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Borussia Dortmund retained their Bundesliga crown, after a 2-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.
The title race was still alive when the defending champions kicked off, after Bayern Munich netted a last-gasp winner to keep their faint hopes alive earlier in the day.
Meanwhile at the bottom, Cologne gave their survival hopes a boost with a 1-1 draw at home to Stuttgart, but Hertha Berlin could be relegated on Sunday after they lost at home to relegated side Kaiserlautern.
Borussia Dortmund clinched the Bundesliga title with a 2-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach at the Westfalenstadion.
The champions-elect dominated the game, with 16 shots on goal, whilst Monchengladbach managed just three.
Dortmund took the lead in the 23rd minute, when Ivan Perisic headed in a cross from Marcel Schmelzer.
And the win was sealed in the 59th minute, when Shinji Kagawa finished off a swift counter attack with a left footed strike from a difficult angle.
Bayern Munich delayed Dortmund's promotion party, scoring a last-minute winner at Werder Bremen.
Bayern went behind on 51 minutes, when Naldo stabbed in from close range, following a corner.
But the Brazilian's luck turned after 75 minutes, when he put the ball in his own net. It was little more than Bayern Munich deserved, after dominating possession for much of the game.
And Ribery made sure Dortmund would have to beat Monchengladbach to clinch the title, netting a 90th minute winner for the Champions League semi-finalists.
Cologne kept their survival hopes alive after a 1-1 draw with Stuttgart at the RheinEnergieStadion.
The home side took the lead against the run of play in the 50th minute, when Slawomir Peszko slotted home from close range.
But Stuttgart dominated the game and deservedly netter an equaliser when Cacau slotted home after 71 minutes.
Relegated Kaiserslautern put a nail in the coffin of fellow strugglers Hertha Berlin as they won 2-1 at the Olympic Stadium.
Kaiserlautern, took the lead against the run of play in the 27th minute through Oliver Kirch, and soon doubled their advantage when Andrew Wooten dispatched a left-footed shot into the bottom corner.
Despite the scoreline, the home side continued to dominate the game, and deservedly pulled a goal back on the hour-mark, when Peter Niemeyer headed in from a corner.
But it was not enough for the home side and they will now be relegated, should FC Augsburg beat Schalke on Sunday.
Nurnberg secured their top flight status, whilst Hamburg still need two points to do the same, after a 1-1 draw between the sides at the Frankenstadion.
Heung-Min Son scored his second goal in as many games to give the visitors the lead after 59 minutes, slotting the ball into the right hand corner.
But the lead lasted just five minutes, as Timmy Simons' cross was met by Daniel Didavi to level the scores.
Bayer Leverkusen came out on top against Hoffenheim in a largely uneventful mid-table clash at the Rhein Neckar Arena.
It was a long wait for the deadlock to be broken, before Andre Schurrle netted his sixth goal of the season to claim the points.


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ADLER's Steven Adler, Lonny Paul and Jacob Bunton talk Rock Hall of Fame, GNR and their new recordings
Steven Adler always wanted to be a rock star and in the process found all the girls, fame, money and yes, drugs that come with that job description. He can add one more notation to that legendary resume now as he is most definitely NOT declining the induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame like his former Guns N' Roses bandmate Axl Rose. In fact if you talk to those closest to him or spend a few minutes chatting with Steven himself it's more likely that he's had a hotel reservation in Cleveland for QUITE some time. He knows that it's a bummer for fans that the guys can't all get on the same page but appreciates the fact that every single one of the gunners, even Axl, are still alive and still making noise. Steven has a NEW band, simply called ADLER, and has been recording a great new album with producers Jay Ruston (Anthrax) and Jeff Pilson (Dokken, Foreigner). He called up LRI along with his guitarist (Lonny Paul) and new singer (Jacob Bunton) to talk about their new music, the Hall Of Fame, Paul Stanley, Dr. Drew and a bunch of other topics. Read on……
Legendary Rock Interviews: Hey guys. This is kind of a new thing for us having all three of you on the line at the same time but thanks for talking to us!! Steven Friggin Adler….how the hell are you?
Steven Adler: I'm great John. Never been better. Where are you at?
LRI: Rockford, Illinois area….a.k.a. Cheap Trickville, Illinois.
Steven: Ohhhhh man…..I LOVE Cheap Trick, LOVE them. I have loved those guys as long as I can remember!!
Lonny Paul: Definitely. Much respect to those guys.
Jacob Bunton: Yeah, we all agree on that one for sure. Thanks for talking to us John.
LRI: Thank YOU. I wanna start by asking you a very simple but obvious question Steven…..Has it sunk in yet about the Hall of Fame? I know you've been a rock star for a long time but was this induction something you ever even considered??
Steven: No, but it's like everything that we dreamed about and believed in and it's something I am proud to notch off on my belt. We accomplished every fuckin thing that I dreamed about doing, even the DRUGS, I WANTED to do drugs. I mean, all of my idols did drugs, I'm only saying it because it's the TRUTH. Most of my idols made albums, toured around the world, fucked girls and yes, did drugs and drank too much. I did every single thing I wanted to do and got every single thing I wanted except I NEVER wanted to get kicked out of Guns N' Roses. I always and STILL think we should be together like Aerosmith or the Stones. We should have been a band that lasted 30 or 40 years like that, that's what my dream was. That part of the dream just didn't happen, first it was me, then Izzy, then Slash and Duff but I still love those guys, even Axl, they're my brothers. We accomplished so many of our dreams and to be able to all be out there still working and creating and more than anything, anything to still have our connections with the fans. We are blessed.
LRI: Well, I think it's pretty cool that you, Duff and Slash are at least respectful of how cool of a moment it is for the FANS. Speaking of that, I read your Metal Sludge interview Jacob and I know you are a huuuge fan of all of this music. What's it like looking over to your left in the studio and seeing Slash playing guitar on your new album and looking over to your right and seeing Steven and Jeff Pilson of Dokken??? That's like a metal kid's fantasy.
Jacob: It was pretty goddamn cool John, it was amazing, I'm not going to lie (laughs). I mean, first of all I'm in the vocal booth and am literally pinching myself while I'm singing and thinking "Everybody on the other side of that glass was hanging on my bedroom wall". It was surreal, almost like that movie "Rock Star" with Markie Mark.
Steven: That's not really Markie Mark, that's Mili from STEELHEART!!! (laughs).
LRI: Okay, you're right on that one sir, it was Mili from Steelheart (laughs).
Steven: You're goddamn right. That guy is fuckin AMAZING, he is the real rock star. (Starts singing….) "STAND UP AND SHOUT!!!"
Jacob: Slash and Steven were so nice to us too. I mean it still seems hard for me to believe it happened but it did. To feel the vibe in the room between these two guys from the original Guns N' Roses is just unreal. These guys, Slash and Steven have been best friends since they were 12 years old and the chemistry is undeniable. I am not lying or exaggerating to say that there is a real energy and love that can be felt when these guys are together and as an outsider, as a fan of the original GNR, it is dynamite to see. Then to get to work with Jay producing when I've ALWAYS loved Anthrax and really love their last album that he worked on and also Jeff Pilson of Dokken who was another idol…..It was goosebumps time.
Lonny: It was awesome. It really was. I'm also a huge fan of John 5 who was also cool enough to come and play on the record.
Steven: John 5 is a guitar hero, a phenomenal artist….period point blank and Slash is the Eric Clapton of our generation. I am so honored that they played on our record because them doing that is really them giving us their blessing. They didn't HAVE to. They don't just play for anyone but they thought enough of what we're doing with the new album and how far I've come personally, with my progress with getting my shit together and also these new guys in our new band Adler. Make no mistake about the name, this is a BAND in the truest sense of the word and to have guys like Slash and John 5 basically give their stamp of approval to what we are doing means the world to us. They liked our music and were as excited about what they heard as we are.
LRI: Lonny, you were a part of Steven's last band, Adler's Appetite. How is this band different beyond Jacob and Johnny obviously being the new guys?
Lonny: Well, it's kind of been a real natural progression. I was in the old band and we were out touring and I was always writing my own stuff. I mean it was fun of course playing the GNR stuff but I was always busy on the bus and in my down time writing for my own stuff. I played Steven some of my stuff and it was really cool because the stuff he heard got him excited enough that he wanted to go back home after the tour and get started from scratch on a new band and use some of these ideas I had as a starting point. We met up with Jacob through our mutual friend and our producer Jay Ruston and suddenly we had our new singer really it all just fell into place.
LRI: I can't wait to hear the entire new album as well as Slash's. It might be a while before we hear the sequel to Chinese Democracy. Steven, we recently interviewed your old managers Alan Niven and Vicky Hamilton as well as you and Slash's longtime friend and author Marc Canter. The Niven one is already up and the others are coming and I was struck by how NICE everyone was in their descriptions of what you brought to the band. We all sort of agreed that in many ways the band was never the same after you and Izzy were gone.
Steven: Man….thank you John. Thank all of you…I love Marc and Vicky. You talked to Marc? I LOVE Marc. I love that man. Marc was huge to Guns N' Fuckin Roses. Huge. Aside from feeding us and having the best Deli in town he and Jack Lue took all of our early pictures that mattered. Have you seen the book RECKLESS ROAD? It's a friggin work of art that book. It's genius and it's that good and that comprehensive because Marc was there for EVERYTHING. What's truly, truly amazing is that as long as Slash and I have known the guy he has never asked us for anything. Nothing. He was just a wonderful person to all five of us and that's a fact. I need him. I'll always need him and he knows it but he has never done anything because there was something in it for him and that just blows my mind. I mean every time I call him or his son I need a favor (laughs). I love Marc and I love his entire family because everything they have ever done was done out of a love for the music, the band and their friends Slash and Steven. When you come out to the coast and meet Marc be sure and look at his ear. Ever since we've known him, ever since we were in junior high, Marc Canter has had a little tiny pencil above his ear. He knows all and sees all!!
LRI: I believe it! Marc gave us a really long interview, in fact, I'm still typing it! I thought to myself, he might know more about GNR than any of you (laughs). He was really hoping that Duff could somehow be the voice of reason and broker a meeting of the minds between AXL and SLASH but….he seems to think that it's all just one big misunderstanding.
Steven: Axl doesn't believe in any of us. I have a feeling if he would've shown up it would only be to perform with his band of scabs. I'm sorry Lonny, sorry Jacob. I promised them I'd shut up (laughs). Those guys are great players, they're great performers but they're not Guns N' Roses. They're just not. I just wanted the same thing all of the fans want which is to show up and play together. It's only rock and roll, it's not that hard, just show up, put the fans first and be a rock and roll band if only for their sake. It's the fucking LEAST we could do after everything the fans have given us. The fans have given us our careers for all these years. The fans were there then and they're still the reason we can play music and have careers. They love the five of us and they'd STILL love us and I don't understand why he can't see that. I'm not saying this out of pride or whatever, I'm saying it because it's the TRUTH, there is not one rock and roll band that the fans have wanted to see a reunion of more than Guns N' Roses. Duff is a smart, smart man. You would have hoped that he could do that like Marc said, somehow make sense of it all to Izzy and Axl but all I know is Axl and Izzy can still no-show if that's what they want and by all indications that's the case. Maybe Slash, Duff and I can still play with a couple other guys and rock and roll. Hell, I will personally guarantee you John that if nothing else I will go up onstage with my drums and play to a cd of Appetite because the fans DESERVE it. I can't speak for Izzy and Axl but I love and respect the fans, GNR has the best fans in the world, the most loyal and sweet fans in the world and it would be a slap in the face to them to not do SOMETHING. It's one thing to get inducted in the Hall of Fame but what I want, what I really want more than anything is just the chance to finish what I started with those assholes (laughs). I'd like to notch that off on my belt that we could get up onstage just once and finish what we fuckin started in that little studio in Silverlake.
LRI: Sorry to go so far back but who knows when I will be talking to a member of GNR again….Is it true that you were really affected by the guys dissing Paul Stanley around the time he was offering to produce you?
Steven: I knew deep down that Paul wasn't the right guy for the job but I just thought the guys could be respectful or professional and listen to him or meet with him because he's fuckin Paul Stanley of KISS. I mean, I know I turned Slash onto them but the rest of the guys were just not as big of KISS fans as I was. Slash was more from an Aerosmith place and I knew that but I worshiped KISS and was just blown away that he would even THINK of working with us. I said, "That's an honor, that's Paul Stanley and he is a rock god" but they just didn't get it.
LRI: You've had plenty of time to think about what you're gonna say in Cleveland at the Hall Of Fame and plenty of time to think about all the crazy business shit involved with the disintegration of GNR. What did Vicky Hamilton do to really set the table for Guns N Roses??
Steven: What didn't she do?? (laughs). I love Vicky Hamilton. There are probably four or five people tops that I will be mentioning by name at the Hall of Fame and they are certainly among the people who TRULY DESERVE to be thanked. I love Vicky and Marc so much because they truly, truly believed in our band and put their own asses on the line for us. The Vicky thing was devastating to me personally. It was just like this reunion bullshit with Axl in that I had no say in it whatsoever. I didn't want to see Vicky leave as our manager, not at ALL, but a couple, a couple of the other guys did. They were concerned and saying "Well, she's a woman and people are thinking she's not doing as good of a job as a man could do". I did not feel that way and I was very hurt when we could not take her with us as our career went forward.
LRI: Were you there when Kim Fowley was with Axl and the others and was suggesting that Vicky was too "pretty" to be a manager?
Steven: Yes I was and while Kim Fowley might not have been that big of an influence personally on Axl, he was an influence as far as what he had accomplished in the business. Axl agreed with Kim and I didn't. I knew that she was great and she still is. It was beyond ridiculous to say that a woman couldn't have impact on our careers because as I knew full well that Teresa Ensenat and Vicky Hamilton were every bit as important as Tom Zutaut to our success. Axl was all worried about having women involved in our careers when two of the three main people involved in us making it WERE WOMEN!!!! It made no fucking sense to me that he couldn't see that while some women were crazy as fuck some of them are freakin geniuses. Vicky Hamilton is not only crafty but smart as a whip and knew better than anyone how to guide our career.
LRI: You've mentioned that the fact that SLASH has stayed alive and stayed sober for so many years now has been a big inspiration to you. Does it still give you a lot of hope?
Steven: Absolutely John. I mean it really truly is. He knows I am making an effort too and Slash cares enough about me that he really played on our album not because he's been my friend since we were kids but because of all the work I've done. It's been WORK with Dr. Drew and Bob Forrest and all the effort we're making and he sees that and appreciates the new music and new guys I've started working with. These guys are doing as much as I am in this band. It's their band too. If I was making new music with other people I would NOT be as far along as I am now.
LRI: I'm going to school to be an addictions counselor and I have read Dr.Drew's books and enjoyed them as much as the GNR guys books. So many people slag him and say he's only out for fame and no one can really get sober on a TV show. Do you hear that shit from people?
Steven: There are always going to be people who talk shit but I can honestly tell you that is NOT true about Drew or Bob and that pisses me off when people attack him. He honestly cares about anyone who is dealing with this shit whether they are famous or not. If you need help they are there for you and they will help you if you show the slightest, even the littlest amount of effort. They will help you turn that effort into recovery. Dr. Drew is not taking advantage of anyone in the entertainment business, he is just giving them an opportunity to get their lives and careers together. The guy is a fantastic doctor and a fantastic person and he's made a huge difference in my life.
LRI: I liked the Adler's Appetite EP with Jizzy and the singles you've put out since you started working because they really were good and it was something you could do live besides just that classic era Guns stuff. That said, it's gotta be a whole new feeling being able to have solid producers and a full album to go out and tour on. I mean there's plenty of guys just doing the nostalgia thing and they don't really feel any need to put anything out even if the fans would like them to. Are you writing all the time with these guys? Is that something that is really, really important to you?
Steven: We've got 13 songs but we are still writing constantly. We'll keep writing even after it's released and we're touring. That's what real bands do and that's what we're doing all the time. No more wasting time and not being productive.
Jacob: That sounds good to me.
Lonny: We will always, always love playing the original GNR stuff but it is nothing short of amazing to be able to do that and mix in the new stuff. If you've heard the new single "The One You Hated" you can tell how it's got a lot of spirit and energy.
Steven: We've been having a really fun time in the studio and out of that has come a fun record. Of course it is amazing that it's come together and that we are going to be able to go out there as a real band and play these songs right alongside those songs and it finally all makes sense to me. This is fun just like the beginning of Guns was fun. That's how music and rock and roll should be and this has been the most fun I've had in the studio and in general since Appetite For Destruction. If you really stick to it, believe in what you're doin and get through all of the shit and can manage to have fun again it's possible to actually enjoy the music business even all these years later with all new guys. I'm living proof.
Stream the new song from Adler, "The One You Hated" right here:
GUNS N' ROSES photos courtesy of MARC CANTER, check out the Facebook page for his amazing book RECKLESS ROAD here: https://www.facebook.com/recklessroadbook
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