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About Chungster
Citroen C1 GT
- Birthday 02/04/1977
Mk5 Golf GTI
Have GTI sales dropped?
Chungster replied to Tarmac_Terrorist's topic in VW Golf GTi ForumI gotta say I've seens sooo many GT TDI's of late, sales of them must be going thru the roof!!! Even I'm tempted to get one to replace the GTI. But I think i'll miss the revvy nature of a proper engine. Had a Golf Match TDI as courtesy car and even tho it got up to speed ok...it was rather boring!
Paid £225 for my 2nd service. Switched to T&D. They thru in a free drivers side wiper tho (£10) but it didn't fix the problem I was having...in that on the down sweep it keeps messing up a certain part of the screen! I'm now thinking its the screen and not the wiper. Anyhoo...only 1 little gripe about the service. They didn't reset the damn computer! You would have thought this would be part of their "Check list". But obviously at a service, they don't go by the book as such but just do what they want to do. So had to wait a further 10mins for the tech to take it round the back, whack the 5052 gizmo on and job done.
i've got my 2nd service (24k miles) coming up soon. Gonna switch over to T&D. Had the brake fluid done already for £50. my supplying dealer is quite good so hope the pricing its not too bad.
where are the pics? last time i saw them i said they needed cleaning up as they look well used!!!!
[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] don't forget tho that the normal GTI is not really 197bhp..but closer to 220bhp in reality! [/ QUOTE ] ....Where do you get that information? I think it's more like 202 than 220. [/ QUOTE ] I'm surprised you've not heard about this? Plenty of cars that have done a RR are showing figs above 210 and closer to 220. My own car did 218bhp with similar torque. ED30 is showing ~240bhp out of the box instead of the quoted 227bhp.
don't forget tho that the normal GTI is not really 197bhp..but closer to 220bhp in reality! so it wasn't giving that much away to the WRX..in fact it would have had a better PtoW ratio!!!!
the bhp/ton is actually very similar at around 155bhp/ton. but the wrx set up is way too soft for the track. you see the GTI was almost 3 wheeling round one of the corners. The handling is really sorted for a FWD car. The Scoob also a heavier car to slow down and get round a corner.
the STI would have been better but then its 25k and 300bhp so bit unfair. Need a remapped ED30 against that lol. Would be interesting battle tho. The new WRX is mega roly poly and very soft as they're aiming for a whole new market now compared to previous incarnations.
30bhp but 100+kgs heavier too. not surprised at the thrashing it got at all. Need the STI version but thats £25k and 300bhp. Damn that white GTI and those Monza's look nice!
VW Scirocco
Chungster replied to csi_basel's topic in VW Sciroccoits bloody fat too...very very large arse lol almost megane like! and some have said it looks a bit like the 206 or Volvo C30!
The kit he advertised has the specific bells with a fitment of 5x112 for the GTI. Any car with this PCD could fit the kit, providing they have enough wheel clearance etc. A friend bought the first 6 pot kit that was on a GTI, and fitted it to his Leon TFSI. It fits, but he's using a 6mm spacer too to push his wheels out to clear the calipers. It can fit other VAG cars providing your wheels clear them as 5x112 is common across VAG.
Robin our OEM brakes aren't 290x25? should be 312x25!
[ QUOTE ] For sale AP Formula Big Brake Kit to fit MK5 Golf. Kit INC: 4 pot calipers, Disc and bell assembly, Braided brake hoses, Ferodo DS2500 pads and every thing needed except for brake fluid. Had these fitted to my re mapped MK5 GTI and the performance is stunning a must for a big power GTI or track use (which I never got round to). Only did between 5-6K miles have receipt to prove. Looking for £900, cost £1600 new. If interested please PM me. [/ QUOTE ] Did you not sell these via Ebay last year???
what have they done to the GTI! I'm now considering NOT to change to a ED30. I loved the unique front grill of the GTI. colour coding it makes it look like the rest of the range. SORT IT OUT VW!!!!
Can we have those lovely Recaros for free instead of the normal ones in leather?


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Near Oakville in Lawrence County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Town of Oakville
Erected by Lawrence County Historical Commission Inc.
Location. Touch for map. Pass Oakville Indian Mound Museum on right but stay on main road, come to next road crossing, marker is on right near the intersection inside the park. Marker is in this post office area: Danville AL 35619, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Indians (within shouting distance of this marker); Doublehead (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Copena Burial Mound (about 300 feet away); Cherokee Council House Museum (about 300 feet away); Cherokee Indian Removal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Oakville Indian Mound (approx. 0.2 miles away); Creek Indian Removal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Streight's Raid (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakville.
Also see . . . Oakville, Alabama. (Submitted on March 6, 2010, by Sandra Hughes of Killen, Usa.)
Categories. • Disasters • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers •
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on March 4, 2010, by Sandra Hughes of Killen, Usa. This page has been viewed 1,392 times since then and 61 times this year. Last updated on September 21, 2010, by Sandra Hughes of Killen, Usa. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2010, by Sandra Hughes of Killen, Usa. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

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As part of the upcoming Nora Roberts Writing Institute at Hagerstown Community College, HCC will offer a Young Writers Institute for high school students entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade.
The program will be held Aug. 2 and 3, the same weekend as the Nora Roberts program, and will feature a series of workshops and events geared toward aspiring young writers. Workshops will include fiction-crafting and publishing, as well as the opportunity to network with other teen writers. Cost is $185 per person.
Participants also have the opportunity to take part in a writing contest.
The "What's Your Backstory?" contest asks students to submit an original work of fiction in 1,000 words or less featuring a main character in a critical moment.
The grand-prize winner will receive free tuition to the Young Writers Institute and a $50 gift card to Amazon.com. The winning entry will also be read during the opening session of the Nora Roberts program on Aug. 2. Two additional runners-up will receive a 50 percent discount on tuition to the Young Writers Institute and a $25 gift card to Amazon.com.


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North Myrtle Beach: Home of the 'last resort' this spring
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Dec. 8 for Papa Roach with Nothing More and Escape the Fate.
The Papa Roach show is April 7. Tickets are $28.50 in advance and $31 day of the show. Find tickets by clicking here.


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Mamata inaugurates centenary of Bharat Sevasram Sangha
Tolerance is nothing but universal religion, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said while inaugurating the centenary of Bharat Sevasram Sangha at Netaji Indoor Stadium on Saturday evening.
She said: "We are born in an environment of tolerance which is the basis of our religion and society and we will have to preserve our rich heritage." Lauding the work taken up by the sangha she said the organisation was serving the poor and needy for the past one century. Wherever there is natural calamity and sufferings of people, one can find the monks of the order whose selfless service help the people to come back to their normal life. "For any organisation surviving for a century was not a matter of joke and it is possible only when the persons involved do self less service," she said.


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UNION .ICE CO. v. CROWELL et at CROWELL et al. v. <(lircuit Court of Appeals, First Circuit. Nos. 4 and 5.
SmpPING-UNSAFE. BERTB-DAMAGES-LTABTLTTY.
March 22, 1893.)
UbelaIlt's schooner was berthed alongside respondl'nt's whnrl to load ice, and after the cargo W81! nearly all in she began to leak badly, showing signs of a severe strain by hanwng up at the ends. It was sbown that there was a greater depth of water under bel' amidships than at either bow or stern,and she W81! aground at the enlIs. At the bow there was a bed of sawdust, edwngs, etc., of whose existence both her captain and the resDondent were aware, but neitber took any steps to investigate its extent or character, a8sumlng that it was soft enoug:h for the schooner to cut into it. Respondent had, however, examined the bottom for rocks, logs, or other hard SUbstances, and removed such as were found. HeM, that both the respondent and the vessel were in fault as to the unsafe berth, and libelants' damages should be divided. A survey was had, and the surveyors recommended that the schooner the ice out of her. The ice, softened 'by the water she had taken, SUddenly shifted in the hold, and strained the vessel much worse than before. Reld, that the unsafe berth was neverthell'ss the proximate cause of tbls injury, and damages therefor are recoverable.
be beached, and repaired temporarily, which was done without
The measure of damag:es in such case is the cost of repairing the schooner, and not the difference betwen her value before and her value after the Injury. 4. SAME-Cos'rs. In admiralty the costs are under the control of the court, and do not necessarily follow the rule In cases at law or In equity. They may be denied In whole or in part to the party, or even allowed to the losing party, as, in view ot all the facts, seems proper.
Appeals from the District Court of the United States for the District of Maine. In Admiralty. Libel by Samuel R. Crowell and others against the Union Ice Company for damages to the schooner "Weybosset." The district court entered a decree for divided damages, and subsequently overruled respondent's exceptions to the assessor's report, at the same time sustaining in part and overruling in part the exceptions of the libelants. Both parties appeal Aftlnned. The opinions of the court below, by WEBB, District Judge, referred to by the circuit court of appeals, are as follows:
(Avril 16, 1800.) The owners or the sc1J,ooner Weybosset pro'lecute this libel to recover for Injury and damage to their vessel, as they aver, by the unsuitable a;Ud dangerous condition of the bott(lm at the berth provided for loading !leIs. With ice from .the respondent's ice houses on the bank of PenobsCot river. The case shows that the Union Ice Company, proprietor ot ice hOIlEleB and a loading pier, contracted ice to be loaded !it their pier; trom their houses, and that the Weybosset, under a charter, proceeded thither to take a cargo. Thill brought her lawfully at the berth,and was such an invltatlun to come'there 81! imposed. on the. owners ot the pier the duty to employ reasonable to bare the place $afe. and proper for the vessel to lie. The Moorcock,
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The river bottom for considera.ble space above the pier and along outside the berth ,·was obstl1.lcted witlJ. a.ccumu1ated edgings, sawdust, shavings, and other similar materials,that had been thrown into the water at sawmills above. How long it had been there does not appear, but there is no pretense that it was of very recent deposit. That such an accumulation was there was known to the ice company. '.rhey had taken measures to Ascertain that there WE're no logS, slabs, and other large bodies in the river bed, Which, rising above the general level of the bottom, might become dangerous to vessels doing business there; but they had tnken no precautions to remove this accumulation of lighter nor, so far as [,ppears In testimony, to the exact extent and position of it. 'The Weybosset was about 165 feet keel, and her hatches so arranged on herdilck that, when lying so as to receive her cargo from the iCe run, her bow would extend about 30 feet above the upper corner of the pier, and would project upon this material for nearly that distance. In front and below the pier the bottom was hard and solid. Soundings made by two different witnesses show that the depth of water at tide, where the Weybosset loaded, varied, being, according to one set of soumlings, at the bow, 6lh feet, and 12 at the stern, With a depth varying from the shoalest point to 16 feet about midships, and thence shoaling to 12 feet at 30 feet from the stern. According to the soundings made at the instance of the respondent, the depths range from 8.45 forward to 14 feet aft. These measurements, instead of showing a concavity of the bottom along amidships, ,shaw it to be convex, a raised portion of the bottom extending from aoout midwaY of the keel, aft about 30 feet, where the depth is from a foot to 1.3 feet less than at the stern, and an extreme of .8 of a foot less than at the point where the edgings, ete., leave off. They also show that in the distance of about 36 feet this pUe of material rose with nearly a uniform ineline to a height of 5.9 feet at the ,point where the stern of the sehooner rested. The vessel showed no signs of injury till shortly after her loading was completed, when she was found to be leaking badly, and giving evident indication.') thatslW,had settled along amidships. Her spring stay was slaeked, and: hung looselYr whieh showed that in settling the tops of the, masts came towards ea¢h' :qtq,er. This was precisely the effect that would follow loading heavily with the keel resting at the bowan4 at the stern, but unsupported in the middle. And the condition of the bottom, with the pile of edgings along at the vei>Selli3: head, was exaetly a condition to hllng the vessel up at the ends. '.rhat the injury did not make itself apparent before the entire cargo was loaded must be accounted for by the gradual, inerease of pressure avoiding any sudden action, and the' power of the hull to resist the gradual strain. In consequence of the strain and settling, the sehooner leaked very badly, and it was to beach her for repairs. The iee pn board was praetieally ;lost by melting, anq wlJile. sJ:!,e lay on the beaeh she suffered further damage. Temporary repairs were made, and she was taken to Boston, where she was thoroughly repaired. There is some conflict as to the conversation between the captain and the iee company's S'Uperintendent in respeet to thecharaeter of the berth before the vessel hauled in and, mad.e fast. The captain declares and the superintendent denieS that the berth was guarantied. It is not of any importance whether it was or not. But lam of opiniqn that the captain somewhat too .interpreted the words of the superintendent to be a warrant of the berth, ' It is admitted by both that the eaptain inquired as to the character of the place. The SUJperintendent's answerimplieq.,. as he doubtless believed to be ,the truth, that it 'Wllil safe to'ne and load at." But neither he nor the other offioers of the company had exercise.d proper <f<l,i:e in respeet to the condition of the bottom. They knew that there was 9f edgIngs, but hoW high or how. lJroad, or how far it extended up river, or how near it came to, the pier, they had taken no pains to aseerl;tin. They apparently assumed t;liat, in the absence of 1'()cks, ox: lOgs, or other large and hard substances, all was rigJJ,t. In all this they we:t"C at fault, and for damages oceasioned by the unSafe acc'i:rinulatlon, the' preSence' and danger of which they
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were bound to know, they must be held responsible. But the master admits that he was told that his vessel was larger than others that had loaded there; that the location of his hatches would require him to lie furthcr up on the bunch of edgings. He exercised no care to ascertain the condition or the character of the bunch of edgings upon which he was notified that his vessel would rest. He took it for granted that the schooner would cut through whatever bank of materials from the sawmills she might run upon. He was negligent of duty, and careless in thus failing to make suitable inspection, and in too easy reliance upon the judgment of others. This was negligence on his part contributory to the result. In admiralty the rule is that there shall be apportionment of damages when there is fault and negligence on both parts. Christian v. Van Tassel, 12 Fed. Rep. 884; The Morris, 28 Feu. !tep. 8S1; Atlee v. Packet Co., 21 Wall. 389. '1'he libelants are therefore entitled to a decree in their favor for one half the dama!:'e arising from the unsafe condition of the berth, and for ascertaining that damage reference is made to Benjamin Thompson, Esq. Opinion of the Court on Exceptions to Assessor's Report. (August 11, 1891.) J. Both parties except to the report of the assessor. Of the respondent's exceptions, only the fourth demands any discussion, and this involves the consideration of the proximate cause of the injury to the libelants' vessel. It is unprofital'le to cite cases in illustration of the maxim, "In jure non remota causa sed maxima spectatur," is the basis of this exception. The principle is elementary. Its application to a given case is often difficult. Reported cases exhibit how it has been applied, and show the interpretation of special facts by courts. They manifest the difficulty, more than supply a guide to the principle. Each case must be determined by a careful analysis of its own conditions and circumstances. The influence and effect of a given cause will very naturally be differently judged by different minds. The discussion easily leads to metaphysical refinement and SUbtlety. In the present instance I have already decided that the vessel was damaged and set leaking by taking ground on the uneven bottom at the berth given her to load a cargo of ice at the respondent's pier, and that for the unsafe condition and character of that berth the respondent is liable. It was only when the cargo was nearly or quite allan board that the vessel was loaded deep enough to press so heavily on the uneven surface as to strain and open her, and set her leaking freely. What occurred afterwards, while she was beached and receiving temporary repairs, it is contended is not attributable to the cause that hung the vessel up at the ends and strained her, opening her butts and seams. For the later injury, it is claimed, a new and distinct cause is responsible,-a cause arising from the negligence of the master. I cannot think so. It is true that, if the cargo had been at once discharged, much, perhaps all, of that later damage would have been avoided. But the respondent refused any assistance or auvice to the captain in respect to the cargo. He acted upon his best judgment under the exigency, and upon the advice of surveyors. vVhile he was diligently pursuing such measures as appeared prudent for the repair of the visible damage received, anll for the rescue of the vessel and cargo from the peril arising from that damage, the ice, probably undermined by the water let into it through the openings occasioned by the improper bottom, suddenly shifted in the hold with force sufficient to draw the three pilings to Which gllys from the schooner's mast heads had been made fast, and to part the cable, also run to the shore to keep her steady. The vessel was thrown over on her side, and received the injury which is the subject of this contention between the parties. It is, I think, altogether too narrow a view of t.hese facts to say that the injury and wasting of a cargo like ice, ancl the shifting of that cargo consequent on its wasting, was independent of the strain of the vessel by the uneven bottom, or that we cannot look to anything prior to such shifting of the cargo for a cause of the injury it immediately occasioned. vVarm river water must melt ice; no other result could be expected; and damage to the vessel following that melting is reasonably to be regarded as the result of the cause that lllimitted the water. The unsafe berth was specifically given for
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takblg an ice cargo, andtllat ullSilfe'ty of' berth led diI:eetlyto all the subseqlu!nt loss. I overrule all the respondent's exceptions,';' , , 'The libelants excepted to the assessor's ruling that the damages are to be ascettailied by valuiD.g the vessel before receiving injury and deducting her value in her damaged condition. I think this exception must be sustained, The rule is restitution,-the cost of repairs. The Catherine v. Dickinson, 17 How. 174. FortUliately the assesSor has reported the damages made up according to that rule, and it is not necessary to recommit the case. The other' exception of libelants is overruled. The total, according to Schedule B of the report here approved, is $11,673.55, one half 9f which is $5,836.77, and for the proportion and amount, with interest from tlIe date of filing the libel, a decree is ordered. Question is made respecting costs. In admiralty, costs are under the COlltrol of the court, and do not necessarily follow the rule in cases at law or suits in equity. They are denied in whole or in part to the prevailing party, and sometimes are even allowed to the losing party, as, on: a view of all tlU' particulars, of a case, seems to be proper. ,In this case, the reasoning of Lowell, J., in The Mary Patten, 2 Low. 196, 199, is cogent: "If the loss is all suffered by one vessel, and her owner brings his libel. he will recover half his damages; and there is no reason why he should not, in general, recover his full costs. It is the ordinary case of a prevailing party recovering less than he asks for, and if there has been no tender or offer of amends, and no equity poouliar to the individual case, it is according to the sound and reasonable law of all courts that he should recover costs." '1'he criticism of this reasoning, found in The Pennsylvania, 15 Fed. Rep. 814, does not, in my view, impair its force; nor can I regard the case of The America, 92 U. S. 432, as a binding authority on this point. The question in that case received no discussion, and the CitutiOllS at the conclusion of the opinion are of cases affirming, the rule of: apportionment of damages when· there is mutual fault. In no one of those cases is any reference maue to this subject of costs. Decree, $5,836.77, and interest fl'om date of filing libel, and costs.
Charles P. Stetson, for Union Ice Co. Charles}'. Russell, Jr., and Clarence Hale, for appellants. Before COLT, Circuit Judge, and NELSOK and CARPENTER, District J ullges. PER CURIA}f. We are satisfied with the findings of fact and the conGlusions of law reached by the lear-ned district judge in thL'l case, as expressed in his opinion, and the judgment of the district court is. therefore affirmed.
'1'HE RICHARD S. GARRETT! .McCALDI:\T et at v. 'rITE RICHAHD S. GARRETT. (District Court, S. D. New York. April 1, 1893.)
SALVAGE-BOSSIBIL!'l'Y OF DAMAGE-PROBABLE
Loss 'TO BE CONSIDEHED. \Vhel'e a lug in New Yorkhal'bor was, in consequence of a collision, abandoned ltyhel' erew, and left with her engines still, baeking, anu was immeby another tug, her steaUl shut off, and herself taken to a place of safety, the service lasting some three hours, and no other vessel bdng immediately at hand to render it, and the evidence left it doubtful whether, if assistance nad not been so rendered, she would have sunk, at a damage of $1,500 to $2,000, or backed IIshore at half that damage,
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Second suspect arrested in homicide
By Alton Mitchell
The second suspect police had sought in connection to a fatal March double shooting in Opelika that left two men dead, including a LaFayette native was taken into custody last week. The arrest places two men now in custody in connection to the homicide of Derris Harris.
Opelika Police confirm that 26-year-old Jacquavious Jamar Greathouse of Auburn surrendered to police on April 26th. Greathouse was the second suspect police had sought in connection to the fatal March 25th shooting on Toomers Court in Opelika that left Derris Harris and Sedric Lewis dead.
Greathouse turned himself in just two days after Opelika police arrested 26-year-old John Maddox in connection to the homicide. Police advised at the time of Maddox's arrest they were seeking a second suspect, but did not release Greathouse's name immediately.
Both men were booked into the Lee County Detention Center following their arrests. Jail records indicate that Jacquavious Greathouse is facing five charges in connection to the shooting. Those charges are two counts of murder-non family gun and three counts of attempted murder. He is being held on bonds that total $1,450,000 for his charges.
Jail records also indicate that John Maddox is being held on the same five charges as well and has bonds totaling $1,450,000. Maddox is set to make his next court appearance on July 5, 2017. There is not court date yet set for Greathouse.
Harris was laid to rest on Saturday April 1st with his home going services being held in LaFayette. He is survived by several relatives including a daughter. Opelika Police have not given indication that they are seeking any other suspects in connection to the homicide.


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Or: the School of Protein-Deficient Artistes
Looking at a vista of Rome, my darling friend Kelsie remarked that looking at beautiful things is physically relaxing. Beauty, to paraphrase a common saying, soothes the savage beast. Meaning, essentially,
Beauty is to your eyes as tea is to your stomach.
Say what you will but I still believe It's a beautiful world
And I know I'm not dreaming,
I just choose to believe it -Dierks Bentley
|Van Gogh's sketch of Streatham Common in London
"Life here is very expensive. I pay 4 18 shillings a week for my lodgings, not including the washing, and then I still have to eat in town."
--Vincent Van Gogh, on living in London.
I feel you, Vinny.
Perhaps I am a masterpiece of sorts—
The perfect emblem of futility.
--Dana Gioia
|Pieta, after Delacroix --Vincent van Gogh (1889)
We have a lot for which to thank Vincent van Gogh.
And I'm although I'm not talking about Starry Night and Sunflowers, I would definitely thank him for those.
Particularly, van Gogh was one of the school of artists that saw themselves as somehow on the margins of society.
He writes to his friend and fellow artist Emile Bernard: "Being exiled, a social outcast, as artists like you and I surely are, 'outcasts' too. And finding -in this position--of outcast--an independence that isn't without its advantages."
The idea of an artist being a struggling soul of a human being was relatively new. High renaissance court painters definitely weren't on the margins of society. And thanks to their generous royal patrons, were never without protein (their mothers were probably quite pleased).
But van Gogh saw himself as an aberration.
Which brings us to the picture above, in which the Christ-figure in the picture above has van Gogh's distinctive red hair and beard.
Apparently, van Gogh, in fits of mental instability, fancied that he was Christ.
There is a phenomenon that occurs in visitors to the Holy Land called "Jerusalem Syndrome," where pilgrims sense their own religious importance too powerfully for their mind to handle, and they sometimes begin to imagine that they are the Second Coming of the Messiah (or John the Baptist, or Elijah, or another prophet).
The few psychologists who have studied this phenomenon posit that this is not, in fact, a hallucination or delusion. Rather, this is a bizarre reaction in the individual to the power of the holy place. Perhaps these pilgrims have realized almost too powerfully for their mind to handle the truth of the C.S. Lewis quote: "You have never met a mere mortal. […] the dullest and most uninteresting person you talk to may one day be a creature which, if you saw it now, you would be strongly tempted to worship."
There are certain extraordinary places on Earth where we find that the things of heaven are most intimately and palpably "wedded to those of earth."
If you've ever visited the geysers and hot springs of Yellowstone National Park, you will find the boardwalks lined with very comforting signs which read, in large red letters: "Dangerous Ground! Thin Crust! Stay on Walkways!" It is exhilarating and exciting to find yourself in a location where the earth's crust is so thin that the mere weight of a human being can cut right through it.
The veil of ordinariness wrapped around our earth is peeled away (almost literally), and you realize that the solid ground you call home is actually quite a thin layer of soil.
It's simply a gentle dusting on top of a whole other world of turbulent streams and boiling hot molten rock.
The realization that we are not mere mortals can be as scalding as the hot water boiling under the earth's crust.
Visiting a place like Jerusalem,where Christ's feet kissed the earth, where divinity physically touched our world, is perhaps as dangerous as stepping off the boardwalk at Yellowstone.
This idyll may yet come before our eyes again,
If you would have it so: are you not the master
Who re-created it after its first creator's hand?
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Friday, March 11, 2011
Teeth, Childhood Milestones
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I have never met a loosetoother who isn't interested in the topic of teeth. I love how he got drawn in!ReplyDelete
BTW - Did you post this one on SOL? I got to it by yesterday's post, and didn't see a this one today.ReplyDelete
No, I haven't posted it yet. He surprised me because he usually likes stories of all kinds.ReplyDelete
Think of all that tooth fairy money!ReplyDelete
;) I love your TEETH and especially this endingReplyDelete
"They have 3000 TEETH?"
As he digested this information I saw his tongue moving over his teeth as he tried to count his own. I'm not sure whether he added or subtracted for the new front teeth that were crowning.
Teeth...one of many commonalities that bind first graders together. I love the attitude change of your young boy and I love that you didn't bite when he was shutting you down.ReplyDelete
I love how you captured that one kid -- reticent and then excited. Teeth (and the loss of them) is a common bond of kids that age (My son's mouth is littered with spaces).ReplyDelete
The transformation of the child as the story took hold was magical. I really enjoyed this piece Ruth. These are such wonderful moments in our teaching lives when the spell of the read aloud is woven.You captured the moment so well.ReplyDelete
I love reading your comments. I learn so much from what is working. I think reading to my kids is one of my favorite things to do.ReplyDelete
The little ones always make me smile. I try about once a month to have them raise their hands if they have lost a tooth, and then if a new one has come in. Most hands are up. It just makes me LOL.
Good slice! I too, love the way you handled the uninterested, but of course you knew he would be engaged by the end of the book. I love Collard Sneed's books.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 12, 2011 at 8:04 AM
I applaud your ability to draw the reluctant student into the group with your read aloud. We should never underestimate the power of a good book. Bravo!ReplyDelete
Sneed Collard does a great job with his nonfiction writing. He is a delight to visit with if you ever get the chance. We are lucky to see him occasionally because he lives here in Montana.ReplyDelete
I have this book and received similar reactions from 5th graders. Topics may not be interesting, but given the right circumstances, the right reader-things can come alive. I have this philosophy I try to instill in students (and myself): Just because you may not be interested doesn't mean it may not be interesting. Try it.ReplyDelete
I like your phrase that you use. Very good way of expressing it.ReplyDelete
I love seeing my daughter's smile with her missing front teeth right now, especially since she is my oldest, so it is a parenting first. It was fun to hear about it from a teaching perspective.ReplyDelete
Everyone has a tooth story, even grown-ups. Great topic. Thank you for adding the read alouds. I will add them to my list.ReplyDelete
I still remember the excitement of losing my first tooth. How afraid I was that it was going to hurt. I wouldn't let either my mom or dad pull it. My sister suggested the door nob and string strategy. I vetoed that too.ReplyDelete
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Sometimes back in Greece, when summer got too hot and that heat scorched us, it would then proceed to play tricks on us, to tease us so to speak, and we'd blur and sigh, long for wonderful, wonderful days.
Toy Story and ice cream, the Sims 2 on Papa's computer, the mid-200s that never seemed to fade, and in those days we felt immortal, despite knowing death quite well.
We'd bake just for the fun of it.
Messing up every single day but fixing it the next; feta and watermelon in Anna's broad balcony. Childish fun, all before I met my two dear ladies (ladies of the night, red in all the wrong ways).
Maybe someday I'll look upon these times as lovely and carefree, as they should be. Only I'm tainted, stalling, quietly reeking of thoughts. Maybe someday I'll say that disgusting thing some day, "I used to be full of light, but life changed me!". Yeah, that's crap. Life can't suck out the light from you. You are a light, the brightest of lights.
When spring comes to us I'll welcome it with open arms, I shall be a child again, I'll pluck poppies and run around in circles. The music will continue to thrill every bone in my body and I will fall in love. With myself, with life, my future, all those around me. To love myself. To love home. To climb out of the rabbit hole.
I like being in a world of my own where no one can tell me what to do, who to love, how to walk.
I have ressurected myself and I'll walk as I please, thank you very much.
Mahler wrote, "with wings I have won for myself, in love's fierce striving, I shall soar upwards, to the light which no eye has penetrated".
That's the idealism I own. I'll fly upwards.


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So, our neighbor has an inflatable yard pumpkin...L is so excited when it is up at night! She has developed a little pumpkin envy!
She has been telling us she needs a "PUMP-UP".....not just one night, but several nights...over, and over, and over...as a matter of fact, every time we see a "pump-up" in someones yard.:)
SO, M said to go ahead and pick one up for her today...yes, today..the day before Halloween!!! SO..that was my mission..
Garden Ridge-sold out
Big Lots- only The Headless Horseman..he was creepy
Dollar General-nada
Family Dollar-SCORE!! The Jack-o-Lantern one..:)
Walgreens- Hooray..The ghost!
and, thanks to Aunt Rhonda for calling around Alvin...and meeting up with me(ok, so we had lunch together too) we also have a black cat to add to our collection...we just need to get a power strip or another extension cord...we'll post a picture of that too!
I finally completed my mission around 12:15..came home..set them up...pumped them up...took a deep breath, wiped the sweat off my brow...and realized, yes, you will go to the ends of the earth to make your child's dreams come true.:)
L SCREAMED when she saw them...so, it was all worth it.:) Even the $40 worth of gas used today.:)
MENTAL NOTE...buy Christmas "Pump-Ups" this weekend!!
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Here's an old writeup on her when she released this single (Source: http://musicremedy.com/s/Sun/album/The_Geisha-4116.html)
SUN AKA GEISHA, a four-time platinum music artist and singing sensation in Asia, has signed a production deal with legendary producer and musician, Wyclef Jean, to executive produce SUN's upcoming North American debut album. The first single from her album, "China Wine," which was written by SUN and Wyclef Jean, will drop in July 2007 along with their much anticipated music video.
SUN exploded onto the international music scene just over five years ago with her Asian debut album, "Sun with Love," which she followed with three other albums which continued to double in sales - all going platinum. SUN has performed sold-out concerts in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, Singapore and China for as many as 20,000 people a night. She has been awarded everything from the MTV Asia Award, to the Hong Kong Metro Music Award, to the Yahoo! Singaporean of the Year Award. SUN broke into the US and UK music industry with four back-to-back dance and rhythm singles that all hit the top of the Billboard Dance Club Chart and the UK's Music Week Dance Chart.
Wyclef Jean is currently at the top of the charts with his songwriting and executive producing efforts. His Grammy-nominated single and video with Shakira (Hips Don't Lie) continues to be played globally on radio and television stations everywhere. As a songwriter and producer, his musical talent has influenced projects for Whitney Houston, Santana, Destiny's Child , The Black Eyed Peas and of course the multi Grammy winning Lauren Hill, who along with Wyclef made up two thirds of the legendary Fugees.
SUN's single, "China Wine," was recorded at Wyclef Jean's famed Platinum Sound Recording Studio in New York City. "China Wine" brings elements of Asia, the United States and the Caribbean together to create a world party dance hall – reggae-tone vibe that is completely original.
Along with SUN and Wyclef Jean, who appears courtesy of Columbia Records, the song will feature Elephant Man, appearing courtesy of VP Music Group Inc., and Tony Matterhorn, who had a massive Caribbean hit with "Dutty Wine." "China Wine" is building a buzz in clubs, with dance hall and radio audiences in Jamaica, the Caribbean Islands and the United States, including hotbeds like Miami, Atlanta and New York. China Wine also features SUN's alter ego The GEISHA. This alter ego will feature heavily in each of SUN's first two singles, "China Wine" and its follow-up, "Mr. Bill." The two singles were written as a two-part story arc involving SUN's journey from her mainland China upbringing to her immersion in a Carribean neighborhood in New York where she becomes involved in a dangerous relationship with one of the island's kingpins, played by Beckford.
Both the "China Wine" and "Mr. Bill" videos were shot on location by renowned music video director, Wayne Isham (Britney Spears, Sheryl Crow, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Bon Jovi, Keith Urban and the Rolling Stones), whose videos often read like feature-length films, incorporating Isham's intricate use of cinematography and art direction. The videos bring together Carribean, Asian, and US musical influence with a sound and a visual style that is fresh and totally original.
To help with this vision, Christian Audigier, creative director of Ed Hardy Vintage Tattoo Wear, Christian Audigier Atelier and SMET, was brought on to style the clothing and special look for SUN and her backup dancers. Christian Audigier is based in Los Angeles and has taken the casual urban street scene by storm with his Asian-inspired twist on tattoos, denim and camouflage.
SUN is currently in Asia busily promoting her newest platinum selling album. She spent April, May and June in Taiwan, Hong Kong and China performing to sold-out stadiums in city after city. Her fifth record-breaking Asian album has already surpassed the sales of her previous albums.
SUN will fly back to the United States in July 2007 where she will finish her debut English speaking album. Along with Wyclef Jean and his team of producers, SUN plans on recording several more songs for her US album at Platinum Sound Recording in New York with an intended release date for the first quarter of 2008.


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The international organization known as Rotary promotes yearly travel that all people between the ages of 26 and 40, male and female, and of all backgrounds – should know about – because it is a Rotary-funded six week study aboard and anyone can apply to be a part of this significant life experience. If you are this age group – you could enjoy the kind of experience that is described in my notes in this article. To find out more about the program go to the international Rotary website and search for GSE – Group Study Exchange – and contact your local Rotary Club for more information.
April 9th – Saturday, and 10th – Sunday, in Japan:
The GSE 2005 Exchange Trip began on April 9th . My GSE Team Members – Harry Abbott, Julia Vasileyva, Antonio Verges and Monica Koller — gathered at the gate to board the plane at San Francisco International Airport to begin our journey to Fukuoka, Japan. It was a long flight – 14 hours with a layover in Nagoya. When we arrived, we were welcomed by our Japanese hosts including Mika, Izumi and Ai – and it was fun to see the sign welcoming the GSE Team that they had posted at the arrival gate. It was about 7PM in the evening on Sunday – 3AM on Saturday at home – and they took us by car through the streets of Fukuoka to our hotel for two nights, the Nishitetsu Grand Hotel. We felt an earthquake after shock as we checked into our rooms – Hisa San said that it was a "welcome shock". The team crashed for the night, in anticipation of a full day tomorrow.
April 11th – Monday:
Up early this morning – ready to start the day, and in this large city I could hear the roosters crooning. I walked a few blocks down the street for my first cup of Starbucks coffee in Japan (have to admit it tasted good) and enjoyed the bustle on the main street of Fukuoka. On with my team blue blazer, and armed with many gifts to take to our hosts (including Kona coffee from Teri in half pound bags) – we assembled for a Japanese style breakfast back in the hotel. I first noticed how gracious it is here – gentle bowing, smiles, many to escort you – and a people connection that looks you in the eye and sees you (I like that). I'm feeling comfortable here.
Oh, my gosh – we're blessed with experiences. The team members are elated. We met with Mika San and she outlined each of our plans while we are here, the host families that we will be staying with, and the areas that we'll visit. They say that the months of April and May are the best months to be here – lucky us. Fukuoka is a city of 1.7 million people and the island of Kyushu is about 280 miles long and 350 miles wide. We will leave Fukuoka tomorrow and go to Rotary Areas 6 and 7 which are more rural.
The cherry blossoms were in full force as we headed down the river this morning. Our first stop was the American Consulate. We met with the Principal Officer & Consul for the U.S., Joyce Wong. She talked about her responsibilities to the State Department and her assignment here for three years. Also about how popular Fukuoka is because people here have a positive outlook and welcoming hospitality. The Prefecture (which is like our state) is known for growing teas, sweet strawberries, fruits and vegetables – and the best seafood in Japan. It produces one third of the world's semi-conductors and is part of the Silicon Sea Belt (like our Silicon Valley) and produces about 1 million autos that find their way to the U.S. market. Fukuoka was named the most livable city in Japan, she says. We comment on what a beautiful and clean city that it is.
Next we're off to the Fukuoka West Rotary Club lunch meeting – and most notable, there are no women in this club – imagine that. We meet Dr. Hirohata, who is the incoming District Governor – and he says the he has a Japanese/Boston accent! A RI Director, Mr. Suenaga is from this Club. There are about 140 members, and the club is 50 years old – but not the oldest club in the City. By the way, the District has about 3700 Rotarians, and less than 1% are women – something to consider here. The video that Harry put together highlighting each of our team members worked well to show who we are, since we are limited in our language communication. It was a very stiff men's Club – with formality that we didn't understand.
We were received in the Governor's office in the afternoon (ie. the equivalent of "Arnold's" office in California) and spoke with the Director of International Affairs – and learned about the Prefecture and the Japanese government.
The women got dressed tonight with high shoes as part of their "look" – and once at the restaurant we were barefoot like all the rest. Our hosts had a party for us at the restaurant Kanzan – and it was lovely. Our hosts were so fun – they laugh a lot, tell jokes and are very playful – by contrast. One host told about his first trip to the U.S. He ordered a grapefruit on the plan and he expected to get a grape fruit – and what came to him was something that looked like an orange – we all laughed hard at that one. We were hosted by Tomoshige Tachibana, his wife and daughter – and he is the current District Governor. He spoke fondly about meeting our District Governor, Ron Sekkel and Cindy – and we presented him with the gift from our Rotary District.
There were about 30 people at the party, including some of the families that we will be staying with. And, Kenji Ogawa (Ken) was there – he'll be the incoming team leader when this District sends us a team next year. His team has already been picked and we will be meeting them later. We're always amazed at the beauty of the presentation of the foods here – and know that the diet is going to take a few pounds off of all of us. The presentations are in Japanese, so we miss some of the communication that doesn't get interpreted – and many of the people we meet aren't conversant in English – but it's better than our Japanese. The evening opened with a beautiful traditional Japanese dance – and included plenty of sake and beer to make the evening merry. It was a very full first day.
April 12th – Tuesday:
After breakfast and luggage in the lobby – we headed for the train station to leave Fukuoka and travel into the countryside. Dr. Maruyana took us on the train to Omuta and the Omuta Rotary Club. The room was set western style, and with about 60 – and again – no women in this Club. Julia, Monica and I stood out in the room. As Izumi (Dr. Maruyana) and I talked about women in Rotary – he pointed out to me that it is not only an issue of gender but also one of "class" that has limited women in Rotary here. He was kind and said that there are not very many of me here – meaning that woman have not generally had the access to the economic structure here that I have had in the U.S. Also that women are not considered in the higher class of the society that Rotary chooses its membership from here. Interesting – it is hard for me to hold my tongue. I point out to the Club as I speak that my Club looks very different than theirs – that my Club has 50% women. And further, that many men in America had trouble with this change, that some left Rotary in protest – but that they generally love women in Rotary now. They shake their heads – and someone interprets that they are saying, no women here. They ask what classifications of women join our Club. They don't think that this will change in the future. Izumi says that he is radical – that he thinks that this change is necessary and that the world's future requires it.
Back on the train – much like our trains only very clean – we continue down the line to Kurume City. The houses are getting bigger (with Shogun-style roofs) and there are lovely mountains in view. We are going to Nishi-Nippon shinbun (Newspaper) where we meet with a reporter who asks about us and plans to do an article in the largest newspaper. It's a walk from there, with the wind blowing hard, to City Hall and the Mayor's Office. The Mayor joins us and we learn that the picture to accompany the newspaper article is taken with the Mayor in his office and his warm welcome.
Izumi has a beautiful house with some western looking rooms, and a room that we gather in and sit cross legged around the table. Japanese sweets and tea is served and computers in mass come out to see what we've recorded for the day. Embarrassing to tell but I went upstairs to the bathroom, and pushed the wrong button on the toilet – and water shot all over the ceiling – imagine. They have it all over us in toilets here – they're heated and do all kinds of things.
Last night at the dinner, Mr. Tanaka served as a Japanese metaphor for me. He put a chopstick on the table – then intended with his mind, as he says – and moved that chopstick six inches in the air without touching it. But that wasn't all, he borrowed someone's watch – and by putting his hands on both sides of it – and intending with the concentration of his mind – he moved the time forward by an hour! Amazing.
Harry San, Monica San, Julia San, Antonio San and I go off to our host families from Izumi's house and started our Japanese stay. From here you will be hearing from each of us individually – with unique experiences and I'll continue to talk about the things that we are doing together. So lucky – I'm staying with the Tanaka's. Much baggage is moved and everyone goes off happily, with my cell phone number as needed.
Ai picks me up, with the Tanaka's and we are headed to a very special Japanese style restaurant – and more small plates of food than I can eat. Quickly, though, after dinner – we decide that we're going to head to the Hot Springs – wow – am I ready for that. We enter a building with a women's side and a men's side – peel off to get in the warm pools, yes – it soothed. By cab we drove to Ogori and the hundred year old house were the Tanaka's live. I'm staying in a room to myself with a futon bed and slept very comfortably. In the evening we laugh a lot as the translation goes back and forth – with Ai translating – because the Tanaka's don't speak much English. I think that his business is importing and exporting, but not sure – but they travel and Mrs. Tanaka has many of the same brands of clothing that I recognize, from her trips – including a beautiful Italian suit that she was wearing. Once I was in their home, all were very relaxed and genuinely hospitable – we're well cared for here.
This article is a series — so read on — and many days follow in our splendid adventure!


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Love the build. Been playing this before the new patch, and loving the huge damage increase. I am running a similar built. At 700 paragon no augments I can do GR 85. The only trouble is that a GR with a lot of ranged mobs, my health goes down like crazy. Got any tips or advice to push the built further?
My difference in gear is:
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Saudi women are depicting what it means to be female in the Middle East through an innovative art exhibit at Oklahoma's Mabee Gerrer Museum of Art.
On the heels of the groundbreaking decree announcing expanded roles for women in Saudi society, three female students from Saudi Arabia set out to continue this positive momentum. Their exhibit, titled "Women's Point of View," includes works ranging from photographs and graphic design projects to multi-media expressions: all shedding insight on the often hidden lives of Arab women.
Similar to Maisah Sobaihi, the theatrical genius, and Ahd Kamel, the Saudi actress and filmmaker, these female students are using art to breakdown stereotypes of Saudi women in the west.
Traveling to the West not only helps continue unprecedented steps forward in the Kingdom, but also addresses mistaken notions regarding Saudi social issues on a universal scale. Particularly contradicting these misconceptions lies in the exhibit's ability to spotlight three Saudi female students as they tell 38 stories through whatever artistic and personal expression they choose.
With each stride, the Saudi government's definitive commitment to women's empowerment, specifically in the workforce, becomes more of a reality.
Women's Point of View from Saudi Arabia is on exhibit until November 12, 2017. The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art is located on the campus of St. Gregory's University in Shawnee, Okla.
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This 16-minute video of Cordoba, produced by the tourist bureaus of the city and province in 2011, relies on music to convey impressions of Cordoba's cultural offerings in the performing arts, architectural jewels, popular fiestas and excursions to some of its astonishingly beautiful surrounding towns. Spanish conductor and composer, Lorenzo Palomo's Cordoba Nocturne runs through the presentation, interspersed with excerpts of flamenco guitar music. The video touches upon the city's better and lesser known monuments and popular fiestas, the Sherry-like white wines from Baena and Montilla, and seductive landscapes from all over the province. In all it's an appetizing introduction to this fabled Andalusian capital and its hinterlands.
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Paper & Boards
The Arches® oil painting paper forms a great base for your artwork. This 100% cotton cold press paper is made on a cylinder mold, giving it that sought-after fine grain texture. Use your favorite oil paints on this 140-pound, semi-absorbent Arches oil paper and watch as your colors remain fresh and bright. Just like a stretched canvas, this sheet is easy to work on, without preparation beforehand. This 300 gsm sheet is available in white.
- 10 sheets
- 22 in x 30 in
- Contains alkaline reserve
- Without optical brightening agents (Adheres to ISO 9706)


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finally, i have begun to take photos of my food again!
i cut up some potatoes and seasoned them and baked them. and they were delicious. i ate them for dinner and then lunch the next day.
i used the rest of the chili in the freezer as a comfort few days of food. it was just as scrumptious as the day i made it. i think that is going to be my thanksgiving meal of choice this year.
i finished off the spaghetti sauce from pizzas last weekend with kidney beans and rice noodles. nothing exciting, but it was enjoyable.
lastly, i made homemade marinara sauce. it was a garlic and white wine sauce and i'm just going to say that it was fabulous. i wasn't sure what to expect b/c i'd never made sauce before. it blew my mind. i am proud of this particular concoction even if it was simple. i just used white wine, one onion, 5 garlic cloves, tomato paste, and a can of diced tomatoes. it was sooooo good! also, i would just like to post this pumpkin ale picture from buffalo bill's brewery. it wasn't yummy. it was not good at all. i am highly disappointed b/c there was absolutely NO pumpkin taste and the spices were too little to count. boo buffalo bill.
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The City of Largo has several different social media platforms for communicating with residents, including nine Facebook pages, two Twitter handles, two Nextdoor accounts, a YouTube channel, LinkedIn and a Recreation Instagram. Are you engaged with us via social media? We would like to hear your ideas on how to best connect with you.
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Products Vicinay Cemvisa
- Overhead and jib cranes
- Hoists and trolleys
- Handling equipment and systems
- Auxiliary lifting accesories
- Electro-hydraulic clamshell grabs
- G100 and G80 chains
JDN air chain hoist
Vicinay Cemvisa has a wide range of air hoists adapted to different needs for both occasional and intensive use and suitable for work in demanding conditions.
Main advantages
- JDN air hoists commercialized and supplied by Vicinay Cemvisa are handy and flexible multipurpose lifting equipment. They are an ideal tool for industrial uses and the most different handicraft workshops.
- Variable speed control for precise maneuvering is also available.
- Loads can be lifted, lowered and moved with only one hand.
- Oil-free operation.
- Suitable for use in hazardous areas.
- Simple design for low maintenance cost
- Wear resistant motor braking system.
- Lightweight and easy handling.
- Also applicable for horizontal pulling.
- Extremely sensitive remote control with emergency shut-off button.
- Standard chain container.
- Also available with manual trolley.
- Robust construction, minimum headroom
Ideal for applications in hazardous areas where safety is a priority.
100% duty factor. Less downtime.
- Unlimited switching in continuous working.
- Resistant to high humidity, vapour or smoke as well as to extreme temperatures from -20 up to 70 °C.
- Main components are easily accessible and of low maintenance.
- Special control systems for lifting and lowering speeds.
- Overload safety device from 1t onwards.
Standard range
- Load capacity ranging from 125 up to 1,25t.
- Standard versions ATEX II 2 GD IIA T4 (X)/ II 3 GD IIB T4 (X) certified.
- Increased spark protection for IIB group : II 2GB IIB T4.
- Increased spark protection for IIC group: II 2GD IIC T4.


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Philip Cortez was born in San Jose CA on the 26th of may 1996. Ever since elementary school Philip loved to write and explore different mediums of art. Not only was writing a hobby of his he also loved to experiment with music. After self teaching himself the drums, bass, and guitar he started his first band. After his band parted because of different musical interests, Philip went off on his own experimenting with different types of music. He is currently in a Thrash/heavy metal band and plans to become a Horror Filmmaker after high school and hopes his band will take off.
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