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"To be perfectly honest, I did not know he HAD an older brother from the start," said classmate Alexandros Stefanakis, who played pickup basketball games and hung out with Dzhokar outside school.
Anne Kilzer of Belmont would go to the Tsarnaev home for regular facials from the boys' mother, Zubeidat. She said the older brother was a "macho guy," whereas Dzhokhar seemed more cerebral.
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The few times that Tamerlan was there, he would wave his mother off when she tried to introduce him. "He sort of swaggered through," she said. "Sort of a man-of-the-house type."
In a blog entry, Kilzer's daughter, Alyssa, suggested that the mother became increasingly religious as their acquaintance progressed. For instance, she began wearing a hijab, the traditional Muslim headscarf.
"She started to refuse to see boys that had gone through puberty, as she had consulted a religious figure and he had told her it was sacrilegious," Alyssa Kilzer wrote. "She was often fasting. She told me that she had cried for days when her oldest son, Tamerlan, told her that he wanted to move out, going against her culture's tradition of the son staying in the house with the mother until marriage."
She said the mother also expressed some rather strident views about the U.S. government. But it was difficult to know who was influencing whom in the household.
"During this facial session she started quoting a conspiracy theory, telling me that she thought 9-11 was purposefully created by the American government to make America hate Muslims," Alyssa Kilzer wrote. "'It's real,' she said. 'My son knows all about it. You can read on the internet.'"
Kilzer didn't say to which son the mother was referring. Kilzer, who is studying in Scotland, could not immediately be reached.
Tsarni told The Associated Press from his home in Maryland that a deep rift opened between him and his sister-in-law, but that he tried to maintain a relationship with the boys. However, that effort began to fall apart several years ago, he said, when Tamerlan "started carrying all this nonsense associated with religion, with Islamic religion."
When he asked his older nephew why he wasn't in school, he said Tamerlan gave an enigmatic answer. "Oh, I'm in God's business," the young man replied.
Tamerlan would throw out foreign words like "jihad" and "Inshallah" — Arabic for "God willing" — without really understanding their meaning, he said. Though Tsarni is himself Muslim, he said he does not worship at a mosque.
The uncle was surprised when he learned that Tamerlan had gotten married to an American woman — a "good Christian family girl," who his nephew said was about to convert to Islam.
In February, Alexander Podobryaev, who lives a couple of houses from the Tsarnaevs, exchanged pleasantries with Tamerlan as they shoveled snow. He says the man pointed to a woman in a black Muslim headscarf and identified her as his wife.
Others began noticing signs of Tamerlan's increasing agitation.
One of the brothers' neighbors, Albrecht Ammon, said he had a bizarre encounter with Tamerlan in a pizza shop about three months ago. The older brother argued with him about U.S. foreign policy, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and religion.
He said Tamerlan referred to the Bible as a "cheap copy" of the Quran, and that many of this country's wars "are based upon the Bible — how it's an excuse to invade other countries."
"He had nothing against the American people," Ammon said. "He had something against the American government."
Dzhokhar, on the other hand, was "real cool," Ammon said. "A chill guy."
While his older brother was railing about religion and world politics, Dzhokhar seemed more interested in the HBO series "Game of Thrones" and other television shows.
"Breaking Bad taught me how to dispose of a corpse," he tweeted on Jan. 16, referring to the popular AMC series about a dying chemistry teacher who turns to cooking methamphetamine to leave a nest egg for his family.
He did tweet about religion, but they were hardly the words of a hard-core zealot.Next Page >
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Amanda Bynes is reportedly responding well to medication in the hospital. She's on a 2-week hold there after allegedly setting a driveway on fire in Sherman Oaks. Her old "All That" co-star Nick Cannon posted an open-letter to Amanda, "his sister" letting her know he's there for her and shaming the rest of us for mocking her as it appears she's been suffering from a mental illness. Nick Cannon seems like a nice guy and definitely has a good point. But if he's truly concerned about her privacy, maybe send a "closed letter" next time.
In another act of distinguished civility, Justin Bieber shoved a cell phone down his pants and threw it back at the crowd during his concert in Neward NJ because, you know, he's all about the music.
Shirley Jones new memoir is hot and steamy but now another star mentioned in it is STEAMED at Shirley. Joan Collins says the story about the dinner double-date that may have turned into a naked porn watching session at her home years ago is completely fabricated. Her lawyers sent out a cease and desist letter to get the book off store shelves. But Shirley is sticking with her story. We can only hope these two to fight it out Dynasty style.
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Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA)
Status: Published / Review in Draft
Author: Torridge District Council / North Devon Council
Date: August 2011 (Base date 1st April 2010) / 2013-14 Review - Ongoing
The SHLAA is currently under review. As part of this process, the Council are willing to accept information about additional sites. See below for further details.
The purpose of the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) is to provide up-to-date information on land and buildings that might have the potential to deliver additional housing development in the future.
The results of the study will inform the development plan process by forming an important part of the evidence base that will support the Council's Local Development Framework (LDF), the replacement for the Torridge District Local Plan. The intention is that the Local Development Framework will then be able to better manage bringing forward land for housing, based on evidence of availability and site suitability. This should lead to more sustainable development across the District.
Planning Policy Statement 3: Housing requires all Local Authorities to prepare and maintain an up-to-date SHLAA and the requirements and process of preparing a SHLAA are clearly laid out within Government practice guidance.
Partnership Approach
Torridge District Council is working in partnership with North Devon Council, West Somerset Council and Exmoor National Park Authority in the preparation of the SHLAA. This will help to ensure consistency of the SHLAA reports across the Northern Peninsula Housing Market Area. The partners will use a common methodology and share a Stakeholder Panel of experts to support the preparation of their individual SHLAA reports.
The first Torridge SHLAA comprises a joint report with North Devon Council.
The partner authorities have prepared and published a joint methodology [978kb], based on national practice guidance and best practice. The methodology has also been subject to public consultation. It will form the basis for SHLAA preparation for the partner authorities.
Stakeholder Panel
A Stakeholder Panel made up of development industry professionals, public sector bodies and community representatives has supported the SHLAA preparation process. The role of the Stakeholder Panel is to provide balanced expert input into the assessment of potential housing sites and the wider SHLAA preparation process.
SHLAA Review
The preparation of a SHLAA is not a one-off exercise. There is an expectation that it will be maintained and reviewed. A second round of SHLAA Assesment has been completed, rolling forward the SHLAA to a base date of 1st April 2013. The site assessment process has concluded and all sites have been subject to review by the SHLAA Stakeholder Panel. A final report is currently being prepared, and its publication will be subject to endorseent by the Stakeholder Panel. In the interim, the draft findings are available:
- 2013-14 SHLAA Review - Site Assessment Summary Schedule [1Mb]
- 2013-14 SHLAA Review - Full Site Assessments [23Mb]
- 2013-14 SHLAA Review - Schedule of Archived Sites [42kb]
- 2013-14 SHLAA Review - Site Maps - Abbotsham to Frithelstock [9Mb]
- 2013-14 SHLAA Review - Great Torrington - Monkleigh [7Mb]
- 2013-14 SHLAA Review - Site Maps - Northam - Woolsery [9Mb]
The Council is willing to accept information about new sites that people believe have the potential to deliver new housing. Information about new sites should be submitted using the forms available below and be accompanied by a map showing the precise boundaries of the site.
Please note that there is no need to resubmit details of any site that was promoted for consideration as part of the original SHLAA. If however, circumstances have changed or there is further information about the site that you would like considered as part of the review, then please feel free to submit it to the Council. In doing so, please include the site reference number (starting SHA/...) if it is known.
In order to be considered as part of this next SHLAA review interested parties should ensure that submissions are received by the Council by the 31st March 2012. Any submission received after this date will be held on file until any subsequent review is undertaken.
Original Call for Sites
Torridge District and North Devon Councils originally undertook a public 'call for potential housing sites' between 19th February and 1st April 2009. This provided an opportunity for interested parties to submit details of potential land or buildings to be considered as part of the SHLAA. All sites submitted through this opportunity have been assessed, along with others identified from other sources, during the preparation of the SHLAA.
SHLAA Report (2011)
The original SHLAA Report for North Devon and Torridge was published in August 2011 and is formed on information with a base date of 1st April 2010. This forms the first SHLAA for the two local planning authorities. The report and associated appendices and an executive summary are available as a series of downloads below.
- Appendices 1-5 [2Mb]
- 1 - Stakeholder Panel
- 2 - North Devon: Historical Completions 1996-2010
- 3 - North Devon: Schedule of Small Sites
- 4 - North Devon: Schedule of Appraised Site
- 5 - North Devon: Summary of Findings by Parish
- Appendix 6 (North Devon: Full Individual Site Assessments)
- Appendix 7 (North Devon: Site Location Maps)
- Appendices 8-12 [1Mb]
- 8 - North Devon: Defined Geographies
- 9 - Torridge: Historical Completions 1991-2010
- 10 - Torridge: Schedule of Small Sites
- 11 - Torridge: Schedule of Appraised Sites
- 12 - Torridge: Summary of Findings by Parish
- Appendix 13 (Torridge: Full Individual Site Assessments)
- Appendix 14 (Torridge: Site Location Maps)
Please note that Appendices 6 & 13 contain a substantial number of pages. These appendices will only be made available in electronic format.
A hard copy of the SHLAA report is available for inspection at the Council Offices at Riverbank House, Bideford. Additionally, printed copies of the Report (excluding Appendices 6 & 13) are available for purchase, on request, at a cost of £25+p&p.
Further Information
If you would like further information on the SHLAA please feel free to get in touch with the Planning Policy Team.


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Lab-Like Kitchens
We're not talking about food testing here, but rather a laboratory aesthetic. Kitchens can incorporate the look in a number of ways:
With elements like lab glass, stainless steel work surfaces, lab-like plumbing fixtures, metal stools and precision lighting, a kitchen can take on the look of a lab quite readily. These kitchens display just a few ways of executing laboratory details in the home. We are particularly taken with the glass-front cabinets in the Frank Tack kitchen pictured first.
Related: Green Glass in the Kitchen
(Images: Frank Tack, original source unknown via Interiorly, Coastal Living, Pedro Guedes via The Steampunk Home)
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The second one originally appeared in Canadian House & Home -- it's Terry Iwaskiw's kitchen.
this would be my hubby's dream kitchen! (and my nightmare, as I'd be tasked with keeping it clean!)
Love MANY things about the first image, but can anyone tell me more about it, especially the vent hood? Does anyone know what that style is called? I've been desperately trying to find a way to build something similar.
This is my exact style. Thanks AT for bringing us stuff that isn't always mainstream.


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7 Great Picture Books About Grandparents!
Grandmothers and grandfathers are very important people in the lives of most young children. Here are seven books celebrating this very special bond.
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Trendy Stars just added the Spring II 2008 tokidoki clothing collection to their shop. Like the men's Spring II collection, the designs and colors are very different from what we are used to seeing from tokidoki. Also included are two brand new outerwear items – windbreakers! Here are some highlights – the yellow tank is my personal favorite from this collection:
Trendy Stars also let me know that they have extended their 10% off sale until March 16th – use coupon code MTK0309 for 10% off all full-priced tokidoki men's and women's apparel.
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Groton - The president of the Poquonnock Bridge Fire District board has asked the fire chief to outline a potential plan for closing one of the district's two fire stations.
Board President Alan Ackley said Tuesday no decision had been made yet about the 13 Fort Hill Road station, but he and another board member asked Chief Todd Paige on Monday to report back with details, such as relocating equipment and moving the fire marshal's office to the Long Hill Road station.
"We're looking for every possible savings that we could garner here," Ackley said. The board is also waiting for legal advice on what other steps it might take to save money, Ackley said.
The board of directors is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday in the Fort Hill Station.
Poquonnock Bridge is strapped because taxpayers approved a budget of $3.5 million for the year that began July 1, slightly more than half of what the board had sought and not enough to meet payroll.
Ackley said the district board had sought to re-enter negotiations with Poquonnock Bridge Professional Firefighters Union by Aug. 5, but the union declined.
James Ferguson, the lawyer representing the union, wrote to Ackley on July 30 that the fire district and union already have an agreement that was ratified in 2012.
"Since we have a fully executed collective bargaining agreement in effect, Local 2704 at this time feels there is no need to meet with you," Ferguson's letter said.
Ackley said the contract is in arbitration and the two sides expect to hear the decision this month.
Paige said earlier that running the department on $3.5 million would "decimate public safety." He said he looked at potential cuts and found that even if he laid off firefighters, the department would not save money because he'd have to pay others overtime to meet minimum staffing.
He said closing the Fort Hill station would save $40,000, not including the cost of moving equipment, and would increase response time by 3 to 4 minutes in parts of the fire district.
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Opal, Sunstone & Pearl Necklace (18")
- 4.55 carats AAA grade peach sunstone
- 0.45 carats super gem red Mintabie opal
- AAA grade 4.5 mm natural white pearl
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This peach sunstone, opal and pearl necklace is handmade in the Sugarpuss London studio from a large 4.55 carat AAA grade natural peach sunstone briolette twinned with a small super gem red Mintabie opal weighing 0.45 carats and a 4.5mm AAA grade natural white freshwater pearl. The opal used in this necklace is incredibly bright with large flashes of red and a couple of green also. All gems have been hand wrapped in sterling silver and presented on an ethically sourced Karen hill tribe silver ring and 18" sterling silver chain.
Peach sunstone is a wonderful gem - it looks like peach moonstone but has gorgeous flecks of what looks likes gold glitter running all the way through it - completely different in appearance to the Oregon sunstone we also stock and not to be confused with it.
This opal, sunstone and pearl necklace has been fully hallmarked by the London Assay Office and stamped with Sugarpuss London's unique studio maker's mark.


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The South West Farmland Bird Initiative is working closely with farmers to stabilise and increase the numbers of farmland birds and rare arable plants.
Read the latest update: (364kb) - June 2011
This exciting Natural England led partnership initiative has been set up to specifically help reverse the decline of farmland birds across Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Dorset, areas which are recognised as being of national importance for farmland birds.
The decline in farmland wildlife over the last forty years has been well documented and the disappearance of many once-familiar farmland bird species from the farmed landscape is indicative of this decline. Birds like the lapwing and the grey partridge have been lost now from large parts of the English countryside. Reversing the declines in farmland birds and other wildlife associated with arable landscapes is now one of the great nature conservation challenges we face.
The project concentrates on six bird species, the 'Arable 6', and hotspots for arable plants. The 'Arable 6' are Grey partridge, Lapwing, Turtle dove, Yellow wagtail, Tree sparrow and Corn bunting. These are all farmland specialists and have undergone the most severe declines. Providing habitat for these birds will also have major benefits for other farmland species like the Skylark, Yellowhammer and Brown hare, and in many cases also provide conditions that will help rare arable plants.
Through the use of agri-environment schemes or independently, land managers are encouraged to adopt measures that provide nesting habitat, summer and winter food (the 'Big 3') for farmland birds.
In 'hot-spot' areas for rare arable plants, the initiative is promoting measures such as cultivation of headlands to encourage the germination of some of the UK's scarcest plants.
Across the Project areas the Initiative offers free one-to-one advice on:
Entry Level and Higher Level Stewardship agreements to provide the 'Big 3' for farmland birds and/or conditions for arable plants, and to maximise income from agri-environment schemes.
Management of arable options in existing Stewardship agreements, including amendments, to give the best habitat for farmland birds and arable plants.
Adapting farming methods or incorporating new features to give better bird and plant habitats, without compromising the profitability of the farm.
The projects will provide training days for farmers, agronomists, advisers and agents on the best ways of farming alongside farmland birds and rare arable plants.
Farm surveys for farmland birds and arable plants will also be available in some cases.
There are four sister projects working together under the umbrella of the initiative. Each is led by a different partner organisation, each with a dedicated project officer and with each giving practical advice to farmers, how they can best help farmland birds and the plants and animals associated with the arable landscape.
For further information or advice, or to make an appointment, please contact:
Cotswolds Farmland Bird project: firstname.lastname@example.com
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South Wiltshire Farmland Bird Project: firstname.lastname@example.com
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James Phillips, Project Manager: firstname.lastname@example.com
Farmland birds are a good indicator of the level of biodiversity on farms, as they are comparatively high up the food chain. If their populations are thriving it indicates the lower end of the food chain is also in good condition. Conservation of rare arable plants is important to help prevent extinction of some species from Wiltshire and the UK. They also provide seed and insect rich habitat to support the whole food chain.
Since the 1970s the UK populations of many of our farmland birds have been in steep decline. In the South West, farmland bird numbers fell by 45% between 1970 and 1994, and a further 8% between 1994 and 2007. Populations of arable plants have declined dramatically over the past 60 years, and are now viewed as our rarest group of plants in the UK.
Research has shown that if sufficient quantities of the 'Big 3' are provided for farmland birds and correct management is carried out for arable plants to germinate, the trends can be reversed. These measures can work alongside existing farming practices, utilizing options available under Environmental Stewardship.
Farmland birds require three things in order to thrive. These are:
Nesting habitat: This varies between species, but needs to be safe and secure and may be in the middle of a field, field margins, in hedges or trees.
Summer food: A regular supply of insects and other invertebrates are critical food sources for developing chicks and adults throughout the summer.
Winter food: Many farmland birds rely on seeds and so an abundant source of seed food is needed throughout the winter months.
To reverse the decline of farmland birds we need to restore arable habitats that have been lost from the wider countryside. Working together in partnership and using the best research, evidence and experience to date, Natural England, the RSPB, Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) and Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) have developed an evidence based package of simple measures to deliver the minimum amount of habitat needed.
Environmental Stewardship (ES) is the key delivery mechanism for reversing the decline in farmland birds. Certain ES scheme options within both Entry Level Stewardship (ELS) and Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) have been designed to replicate the 'big-three' in-field habitats that have been lost to farmland birds. The farmland bird package as set out below, focuses on those ES options that deliver the most benefit for farmland birds.
If farmers can do the following three things using in-field ELS and/or HLS options per 100 ha of arable farmland, then farmland birds will thrive on their farms:
ELS and HLS Farmland Bird packages.
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|Winter seed food
Wild bird mixture or weed-rich stubble (or a combination)
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2 ha
|Spring-summer invertebrate food
Conservation headlands, low input spring cerials, field corners, beetle banks, blocks/strips of nectar mix/flower-rich margins
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|Places to nest in-field
|Skylark plots Fallow plots
By choosing the right options, locating them in the right place and managing them effectively farmers can make a real difference for farmland birds.
Research and past experience shows that farmland bird populations can respond positively and quickly when these simple measures are put in place. These measures can work alongside existing farm practices and fit with farm businesses.
Those species of farmland bird associated with arable farmland have been particularly affected by the loss of the 'big three' habitats. In particular there are 10 species of farmland bird that need our help the most:
(follow the below links for more information)
Yellow Wagtail (link not yet available)
Farmers, land managers and farm advisers all have a part to play in ensuring a healthy natural environment which is essential for sustainable farming.
A series of four leaflets is now available to show how to make the most of Entry Level Stewardship options for farmland birds, farm wildlife, cleaner water, healthier soil and the historic environment. Produced by Natural England, in conjunction with the Campaign for the Farmed Environment and a number of partner organisations, the leaflets are aimed at farmers joining ELS or renewing existing agreements.
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- The Say Ahhh Nurse adult womens costume includes:
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Spirit of Halloween has costumes that are true to size and this is one of them! It's cute, fits my 5'8, 175 curvy figure. I would definitely recommend it.
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Really fun, and comfortable, little number. Bought it to impress the Mr. and it sure did the job! <3
Sister ended up with the same costume, and showed up at the same time, with the same look. So, not very unique, but it was fun enough to bypass that little note. :D
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7 diet myths and why they're bollocks, part two.
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Myth #5. The skin on vegetables is where it's at. All the nutrition lies therein, and we should force down the fibrous bits with a watery smile.
Welcome to another instalment of 'sometimes yo mama was wrong!'. Otherwise known as Am I still too old to be spanked for back-chat? To cut a potentially long, tedious explanation short, some vegetables actually contain concentrated toxins in their outer layers. When you think about it, it makes a great deal of sense that tubers should employ mechanisms of self-defence, seeing as they aren't too well-equipped to sprint away from predators on tiny sprouted limbs. Potato skin for example, contains glycoalkaloids – a kind of natural toxin that can induce gastrointestinal distress and systemic ill-effects. Parsnips contain furocoumarins, mostly concentrated in the peel, which can also induce vomiting and photosensitivity.
Another question to ask is where is my produce coming from? Is it organic? The peel of non-organic, sprayed-to-billyo vegetables will house the highest degree of pesticides and chemicals, and it is therefore better to discard.
Don't get me wrong, there are an array of fruits and vegetables that grant serious benefits through their chunky outer layer; and leaving the skin intact can also aid nutrient retention whilst cooking. Other compounds that may be toxic in large doses could potentially confer anti-cancer advantages in smaller ones – even phytic acid, the endlessly damned compound in grains, has been associated with cancer-prevention and effectiveness in clinical trials (source).
The point? Don't take the 'skin is always superior' message at face value – peel your potatoes & other root veggies, be wary of conventionally grown produce and retain an inquisitive open-mindedness, acknowledging in every health rule & myth, there are shades of glycoalkoloid grey.
Myth #6. Go nuts on nuts, the healthiest of all the bird-seed-like hippie foods.
Nuts. I have a love-hate relationship with these crunchy little devils. They're magically addictive, with a fatty, crispy, crack-like quality that keeps my hand fishing in the jar, independent of reason. What I don't appreciate is their high likelihood of rancidity; largely made up of polyunsaturated fats, they oxidize readily (especially when in clear plastic bags under the fluorescent barrage of supermarket lighting), can throw out our Omega 3:6 ratio (high in pro-inflammatory Omega-6's) and may be implicated in diseases of modern civilisation which, people like Ray Peat suggest, are caused by an over-abundance of PUFA's in the diet.
Another negative, is their propensity to meddle with the gastrointestinal tracts of susceptible individuals. Nuts are, by virtue of their high anti-nutrient content, starchiness and saponins, primed to punch holes in our gut. Why they're so aggressive and antagonistic to those folk who just want to love them, we don't know. But it's best to soak them overnight in water if you do want to persevere in order to break some of these compounds down – putting them in the nutty, naughty corner works quite well to diffuse any remaining hostility.
If you can't part with your beloved treat, try eating macadamias. They have a unique fatty acid profile (less polyunsaturates and more monounsaturates) and house less anti-nutrient, gut-burning chemical bombs. They're Australian made to boot, so show some Aussie pride and chew on our national nut!
Myth #7. The perfect diet is within reach.
This is where I undermine my own Naturopathic authority; my favourite part! For all I sprout about this food and that food being detrimental, beneficial and every possible geeky variation in between, there is ultimately no perfect nutritional plan that will propel us to dietary godliness. We are all unique arrangements of atoms, tissues and energy and will respond to food with all the subtleties one would expect from such infinite diversity. What we ingest is just one small brush-stroke in the bigger mural of life – our happiness, relationships, attitude, activity and environment will all impact enormously on our general wellbeing.
From what I've learned, it is essential to continually question what we are told to be 'right' or 'wrong' in the arena of health, for not only is it someone else's truth, it is also really flippin' annoying to be pushed around.
With that, I wish everyone non-toxic potatoes, deftly-prepared nuts, and a heaping dose of nutritional whimsy for their Tuesday morning.
Let me know what you think of the 'health myths' I've proposed, and always keep the feedback coming!
Mike permalinkJuly 17, 2012 8:14 pm
Two gelatos in both hands and no spoon…
Actually I have recently read about 'blue zones' (like Okinawa, a town in California, a place in southern Italy, etc.) on Earth where people live longer. It looks like their diets are naturally/traditionally balanced, including the right ratio of omega-3-6 fatty acids. At the same time, I think the lifestyle and traditions contribute more to their health than the diets.


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January 30, 2006
With the 86-49 victory, Northern Colorado improves to 3-21 on the season while Texas-Pan American falls to 5-17.
The meeting was the fourth in the all-time series which is now tied at 2-2; each team has won twice on its own home court.
The 37-point victory was the biggest for the Bears since topping UC-Colorado Springs by 43 points (110-67) last season.
The win was the largest over a Division I opponent since beginning the reclassification effort to Division I in 2003 (it had been a 20-point win over Longwood last season). The win was the largest over a Division I team since the NCAA split classifications in the 1970's.
The Bears used a starting lineup of Matt Kline, Sean Taibi, Erik Olson, Dwayne Birden and Kirk Archibeque for the second straight game and ninth time this season; that lineup has been used in two of the Bears three wins this season.
Texas-Pan Am led 4-0 at the 18:17 mark of the first half. The Bears took the lead on a 3-pointer by Kline at 17:31 and would trail only once again (8-6). Taibi hit a jumper at 14:34 to put the Bears on top for good.
Birden hit a 3-pointer with 5 seconds left in the first half to give the Bears a 12-point lead, its largest of the game to that point. It marked only the fourth time this season the Bears had led at the half (the Bears are now 3-1 this year when leading at the break).
Birden had 12 points (his final game total as well) at the break to lead UNC. Colin Lien also had 12 points for UTPA.
Northern Colorado used a 14-1 run to open the second half in building a 58-33 lead with 16:33 remaining. The Bears led by 30 on a free throw by Thanasi Panagiotakopoulos at 8:09 and would not lead by less than that amount the rest of the night.
UTPA shot only 4-of-24 (16.7%) from the field in the second half and finished the game at 32.7% (it was the first time since the Nebraska game that an opponent shot less than 40% from the field). The 16.7% shooting was the lowest ever by a team for a half at Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion. UTPA is now 1-11 in road games this season.
Northern Colorado shot 55.6% from the field for the game, its second highest total of the season (trailing only the 57.4% they hit against UC-Colorado Springs).
Northern Colorado held Texas-Pan Am to 49 points, a season-low for an opponent and lowest amount since Great Falls scored only 49 points on Dec. 4, 2004.
The Bears 86 points was its second highest output of the season (trailing only the 90 points they scored vs. UC-Colorado Springs).
The win was the first over a Division I Independent in six tries this season.
Five Bears scored in double figures (Archibeque - 16, Cory Lowe - 15, Olson - 12, Birden - 12 and Kline - 10), the first time the Bears put five players in double figures since Feb. 21, 2004, a victory over Johnson & Wales. In that game it was Vincent Jackson, Michael Frazier, Trei Steward, Kline and Olson who hit double figures.
On his 22nd birthday, Birden scored 12 points (one off his career-high) and grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds. It was his first double-double of the year and marked the third different UNC player (Taibi and Archibeque are the others) to have a double-double this season. Birden has scored 10 or more points in three straight games.
Lowe scored 15 points, one off his career-high. He hit on 7-of-11 shots, grabbed seven boards and did not commit and turnover in 21 minutes. It marked his third double-figure scoring game of the season and first since the Eastern Michigan game (Dec. 30), which was also a UNC victory.
Taibi hit 1-of-4 3-pointers in 22 minutes of play, extending his streak of hitting at least one 3-pointer in every game this season. He now has 63 trifectas on the season, the fourth highest total in school history. He is now 12 3-pointers away from tying the school's single-season record. He scored only seven points, failing to hit double figures for the first time in 10 games. He did cross the 600 career point plateau, as he now has 602 points in his second year with the team.
Chris Gebhardt scored a season-high four points, pushing his career point total to 101. He also grabbed a season-high five rebounds.
Every UNC player in uniform scored at least one point, the second time this season that has happened (UCCS was the other).
Olson hit on 5-of-6 shots and scored 12 points in 24 minutes. He grabbed six rebounds and now has 552 career rebounds, 21 out of 10th place in school history. E.O. played in his 106th career game, the eighth highest total in school history.
Besides his 10 points, Kline dished out six assists, increasing his career total to 254, moving him into seventh place on the UNC career list (passing Scott Watson's total of 251).
Northern Colorado is now 2-3 on Monday's this season and 2-7 in the month of January. They are 2-0 when scoring 80 or more points.
The Bears had a season-high 49 rebounds and the most caroms since registering 49 against Regis on 1/14/04. The Bears held a +25 margin in rebounds, the most since outrebounding Johnson & Wales by 27 on 2/21/04.
Northern Colorado committed just 12 turnovers, the third straight game they have had 12 or fewer turnovers and fourth time in their last six games they have accomplished that feat.
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MoDOT officials said drivers should expect shifting and narrowed lanes, nighttime lane closures and complete road closures during the road construction season.
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- Watch care
- Watch repair
- Jewellery care
- Jewellery repair
- Engraving
- Jewellery design service
- Ring Sizing
- Valuation service
- Jewellery & watch insurance
- Deposits
Watch Care and Repair
Watch Care
Keep your watch looking as good as new.
How should I clean my watch?
Every so often wipe your watch case and bracelet with a soft, dry cloth, to help prevent dust and grime building up. H.Samuel Instant Shine cleaning wipes are also a handy way to remove residue.
How do I look after my waterproof watch?
Even if your watch is water resistant, you must still clean and dry the case and bracelet after contact with water. We strongly recommend you have the water resistance tested annually to avoid any mishaps!
Other handy tips
- Avoid direct contact with many everyday items such as perfume and hairspray. These contain chemical compounds which can affect the appearance of your watch.
- Watch glass is often made of hardened glass or crystal, making it highly resistant to scratching or marking. Damage can occur, however, if the glass comes into contact with particularly hard materials.
To keep your watch looking as good as new, ask our staff in store about the H.Samuel cleaning range - an all-in-one solution to cleaning, protecting and storing your watches and jewellery.
Watch Repair
Our watch repair services can give your watch a refresh - whatever its style.
- Replace and test batteries
- Replace broken or worn straps
- Adjust bracelet straps to the perfect size
- Repair bracelet clasps
- General servicing
- Test water resistance (if applicable)
- We have an extensive selection of watch straps and batteries that can be fitted in-store. Batteries can also be fitted for water resistant watches, subject to a longer waiting time
All our repairs are guaranteed 12 months. Your statutory rights are not affected.
How long will a repair take?
Most standard repairs will be available for collection within 2-3 weeks, but more complicated repairs may take a little longer. Our staff will be able to give you a timeframe once they've seen the work that needs to be done.
How much will it cost?
This depends on the type of watch and what work is required. Speak to a member of staff about your specific repair, and we will give you a FREE estimate.
Jewellery Care and Repair
Jewellery Care
All types of jewellery should be treated with a lot of tender loving care to keep it looking its best. It is also important to regularly check your jewellery for signs of damage or wear and tear. If you find any, get it fixed as soon as possible.
The Magic of Diamonds
Your diamond will last forever, but special care should be given to cleaning and storing to maintain its brilliance and sparkle.
One diamond can scratch another so it's best to store them separately. To help keep their lustre gently clean with a mild cleaning solution, rinse thoroughly with water and dry with a soft cloth.
Remember try not to wear your diamond when doing rough work. Even though diamonds are durable, they can be chipped by a hard knock.
The Magic of Silver
The best way to keep your silver looking great is to wear it as often as you can. When it's not being worn, it's best to store it away in a soft pouch to help prevent scratches from other pieces of jewellery.
To maintain the shine on your silver, avoid contact with perfume, hairspray and domestic cleaning products. Also, if your silver comes into contact with water dry it immediately to avoid any lasting stains.
The Magic of Platinum
Platinum is a Noble metal and ours consists of 95% pure platinum and 5% other elements.
These are added to the purest of platinum to enable improved designs and appearance which make the final product all the more attractive. This is especially true for delicate diamond set rings and highly polished wedding bands.
Like all precious metals, platinum scratches and dents when it comes into contact with harder elements. It's recommended that your platinum ring isn't worn when carrying out heavy chores, sports and other activities where it might come in to contact with hard surfaces.
However, the scratches and dents that occur are just a movement of the metal and none of its volume is lost. Even though daily wear may leave an impression on the surface, over a period of time it creates a natural patina over the outer surface that doesn't impair the quality of your jewellery. In more severe instances where the jewellery is accidentally knocked heavy marks can be removed by polishing.
The Magic of Gold
To enjoy your gold for years to come, polish regularly with a soft cloth to bring out its vibrant shine. It's also best to store your gold jewellery separately to avoid discolouration from other metal types.
As with most types of jewellery, contact with chlorinated water can attack the surface of gold and result in damage to its appearance.
It's best to remove your jewellery when you go swimming and everyday items such as perfume, hairspray and cleaning products can also tarnish your gold.
White gold care
Most white gold items are enhanced with rhodium plating, giving a highly reflective white surface. Over time, this surface may lose some brightness, which is perfectly normal. We will re-rhodium plate any white gold jewellery which was bought from us free of charge within 12 months, as long as you have proof of purchase.
The Magic of Gemstones
Ruby, sapphire, topaz or amethyst - all gemstones are precious. So, after wearing your gemstone jewellery it's best to store it in a soft pouch or lined jewellery box.
For a quick clean, wipe the stones with a soft cloth. Some gemstones need to avoid contact with soap, water and liquid cleaners - if you are unsure of what's best for your jewellery please ask a member of staff. Also avoid harsh chemicals including chlorine or detergents making contact with your jewellery, as they may erode the gems and cause dulling.
The Magic of Pearls
Pearls are delicate gems, organic and one of a kind. They are classed as soft stones and have low resistance to heat and chemicals so avoid using any cleaning solutions on them.
As they are so delicate even direct contact with perfume can affect their appearance. It's best to simply clean them with a dry or damp soft cloth.
If possible store your pearl jewellery in the box they came in to avoid being scratched by other jewellery metals or stones. If you wear your pearls a lot they will need restringing every year or so, so keep an eye out for damage and bring them along to see us if they need any special attention.
The H.Samuel jewellery cleaning range
Keep your jewellery in pristine condition.
When you have something you treasure, you want to make sure it always looks as good as new. So, we have teamed up with Brillante to offer the H.Samuel Jewellery Cleaning Range - a safe, all-in-one solution to cleaning, protecting and storing your jewellery and watches.
Find out more about our jewellery cleaning range
Free jewellery cleaning
We offer a complimentary cleaning service so that your jewellery looks as bright and exquisite as the day you bought it. Please ask in-store for details.
Jewellery Repair
Breathe new life into your old or damaged jewellery with our jewellery repair service.
- Diamond and gemstone resetting and replacement
- Re-threading of pearls and other beaded necklaces
- Repairs and replacements to catches, shanks, settings and clasps
- Free re-rhodium plating on any white gold jewellery purchased from us within 12 months along with proof of purchase
- We can have rings re-sized and looking as good as new. Our stores also offer a ring sizing service. Alternatively, click here to check your ring size
How long will the repair take?
Where the repair is fairly minor, we can actually complete it in-store while you wait. Otherwise our staff will give you an estimated completion date when you book your jewellery in with us.
How much will it cost?
This depends on the type of jewellery and what work is required. Bring your item to us and we will give you a FREE estimate.
Our Sparkle Service Promise
All our repairs are guaranteed for 12 months. Your statutory rights are not affected. This covers workmanship and materials, and applies from the time you collect your repaired item from us.
Add a personal touch by having a piece of jewellery or a gift engraved in a choice of modern or traditional fonts.
Whether you are celebrating an engagement, birthday, anniversary or simply saying thank you to a friend or your wedding guests, engraving adds an unforgettable personal touch to a gift.
If an item is suitable for engraving, there will be a tick box on the product information page which says "engrave this item". If there is no tick box, the item cannot be engraved.
How much does it cost?
You can have the message of your choice engraved as long as it fits on the item you've selected. The cost of engraving and a maximum character limit are shown below the product description on the product page. Therefore you can check the price and message length without any commitment. Here is a guide to our prices:
- £21 for engraving the inside of a ring.
- £16 for all other engravable products including watch backs or clasps and gift items such as tankards.
- Unfortunately we are unable to offer the engraving service on lockets.
Please make sure that you enter your message correctly as engraved items cannot be refunded.
What are the delivery options?
Engraving orders can take between 3 to 8 working days to be processed and despatched dependant upon your chosen delivery method, therefore customers should allow for this additional time on top of our usual delivery times.
- Standard delivery is available on engraving orders of under £149.
- Next Day delivery is free on orders of £149 or more and will be automatically upgraded. Next Day delivery is not available for engraving orders under £149.
- Free delivery to store is available on engraved items.
- Yodel Neighbourhood courier service is not available on engraving orders.
Expected delivery times are not shown in the delivery options page during checkout for engraving orders.
Some more FAQ's
Can I have gift packaging?
Engraved items can be gift packaged, however we do not offer greetings cards with an engraved order.
Can I have more than one engraved item in my order?
If you want more than one engraved item you will have to place separate orders for each item you want engraved.
Can I have an engraved item and a non-engraved item in the same order?
You will need to place separate orders - one for the engraved item and one for the non-engraved item. This is because it takes between 3 to 8 working days for your engraved item to be despatched but just 2 to 3 working days for the non-engraved item to be despatched.
Can I return engraved items?
Engraved items cannot be returned unless the product is faulty. Please see our returns & exchanges section for details.
What if the engraved message on my item is incorrect?
The message that you type during the checkout process is the exact message that will be engraved, so please ensure that what you have typed is correct and does not have any errors.
Have fun and tell a loved one how you feel
Engraving is a fun way to say it a little bit more and add a little personal touch to your gift, so have fun, express yourself and give an unforgettable gift.
Jewellery Design Service
Create your own unique sparkle with handcrafted jewellery. Perfect for those truly special occasions and designed to your exact requirements.
- Design your own wedding bands to perfectly match and fit your engagement ring
- Create jewellery for a special occasion, anniversary or loved one
- Set your gemstones into new settings for a unique jewellery creation
How it works
Step 1 Ideas
Whether you want to create an engagement ring, pendant, earrings or brooch - anything is possible with our specialist design service. Visit any of our H.Samuel stores to discuss your design ideas and requirements.
Step 2 Choice
Once we have a full understanding of the piece you would like to create, we will help you choose the best materials, advising on gemstones, settings and metal types.
Step 3 Design
We will then send your ideas to our design team who will produce a detailed drawing of your design for your approval. You will see the full design right down to the shape and cut of the gemstones.
Step 4 Create
Once you are happy with your design, it will then be handcrafted by our expert design team. This should take around 6-10 weeks, depending on the complexity of your design.
Jewellery Design Events
Alternatively, if you need some inspiration and help with your design ideas, or simply want to find out more about our Jewellery Design Service, our expert team are on hand to help.
Come along to our special Design Events, held at most H.Samuel stores. Discuss your ideas in our free consultation with one of our trained design co-ordinators. For further details, see our list of Design Event dates and contact the store directly. You can also phone Customer Services on 0345 609 2000* or contact us online.
*Calls charged at local rate. May be recorded.
What we can do
Shaped wedding rings
We specialise in creating wedding rings that fit perfectly with your engagement ring. You can choose from our catalogue or simply create your own unique design to suit your style. After approving the detailed picture of your wedding ring, it will be manufactured and you'll have your very own designer ring in no time.
Unique piece of jewellery
Take the role of a designer and create your own jewellery. Design everything from rings and pendants to earrings and bracelets as well as much, much more. Our Birmingham workshop uses state-of-the art design software and traditional techniques to produce your design.
Resetting and re-styling
If you have a treasured piece of jewellery that you would like altered or updated, H.Samuel will give any piece of jewellery a well-deserved makeover.
View our list of Design Event dates currently available.
Ring sizing
The easiest way to check your ring size is to come in to your local H.Samuel store where our friendly, fully trained staff will be happy to help you, free of charge. They will measure your finger using an industry-standard ring sizer.
Most of our ladies' rings are available in sizes I to S, and most of our men's rings in P to Z. We may be able to order rings outside this range, but they could take a couple of weeks to arrive. Alternatively, with some styles of ring, we may be able to resize another ring for you.
Ring Size Chart
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Find out more about ring sizes
Request a Ring Sizer
If you want to determine your ring size by measuring your finger, why not request a FREE ring sizer? It's easy to use and comes with full instructions so you can order your ring at HSamuel.co.uk with confidence.
Click here to request your FREE ring sizer.
Jewellery, Watch & Silverware Valuation Service
Do you want to have your precious jewellery possessions valued? Whether for insurance replacement, probate, sales between parties, second hand replacement value purposes, or simply to find out what your valuables are currently worth - let us arrange a professional and independent valuation by The Guild of Valuers and Jewellers.
The Guild of Valuers & Jewellers are the UK's leading specialist in independent jewellery valuation and registration services. Using your unique reference and through a dedicated and secure website you and your insurers can view your portfolio. They provide an unrivalled level of expertise which ranges from contemporary through to antique pieces.
When you have your jewellery, watches or silverware valued, you'll find out their current replacement value. You'll also gain the reassurance that, if anything is lost, damaged or stolen, your insurance claim will be quick and straightforward.
Using their skill, detailed knowledge and the latest equipment, the valuers will give you a detailed description and a written valuation.
Your valuation will include:
- An introductory letter to the customer
- The Schedule - including detailed descriptions of each items as well as its value
- The Picture Schedule - each item is accompanied by a colour image
- Notes to the Schedule - comprising explanatory notes on abbreviations and other terms
- Customer information on what to do in the event of a loss or theft
- Glossary - including information about how stones are graded etc.
- Instructions on how to access the valuation online
- The Insurer Notice - for the customer to pass to their insurance provider
Selected H. Samuel stores also hold Jewellery Valuation Event Days throughout the year where you'll have the opportunity to meet one of the Guild of Valuers and Jewellers expert valuers and have a personal jewellery or watch valuation face-to-face. Contact your local H. Samuel store for more details.
After your appointment the valuer will print your valuation out and hand it to you before you leave the store.
Jewellery & watch insurance
Premiercare from Assurant General Insurance Limited. H.Samuel are agents for Assurant General Insurance Limited.
The insurance service to protect your precious purchase.
All part of the service as the UK's leading jeweller, we want to ensure that you have years of enjoyment from your purchases at H.Samuel. As part of our superior service, we also offer you the choice of taking out PremierCare insurance.
Taking the option to purchase PremierCare ensures that the items you purchase from H.Samuel are protected in the event that they need to be repaired or replaced due to accidental damage, theft, robbery or as a result of standard peril such as damage or destruction caused by storm flood or fire. In addition, watches are covered for breakdown after the expiry of the manufacturers' guarantee.
The cover provides repair or replacement of your insured items. If we can repair the insured item to restore it back to its original condition, we will. However, if we are unable to repair it or, if the item has been stolen, we will provide a like for like replacement. If the original item is no longer available, we will provide you with a replacement item up to the original purchase price.
Depending on the insured goods full selling price, at time of purchase, goods can be covered for 2, 3 or 5 years.
Full terms and conditions available in-store.
Benefits of PremierCare
- Comprehensive insurance cover protecting your purchase in the event that it is accidentally damaged, stolen or in the case of watches, breaks down after the manufacturers' guarantee has expired
- Replacement or repair from any H.Samuel store
- Like for like replacement where possible
- Worldwide cover for your insured goods
- No excess to pay in the event of a claim
Main Exclusions
- Damage caused by general wear and tear, denting and scratching
- If the item is stolen from a motor vehicle, unless the vehicle is locked at all points of access and all the security systems are activated and the insured item is concealed out of sight in the locked boot or locked glove compartment
- If a theft is not accompanied by signs of force being used to enter or leave
- If the insured goods have been lost or mysteriously disappeared
Cooling off period
If you change your mind, the policy can be cancelled within the first 30 days of cover. During this period a full refund of cover** will be given provided no claims have been made and the certificate is returned to the store.
** Charge for cover is the total amount payable by you in relation to this insurance.
Making a Claim
If you need to make a claim simply call into any H.Samuel store with the damaged item (where applicable), your certificate and your original till receipt. H.Samuel staff will be happy to assist you.
Administration and arrangement services agreement
- H.Samuel will provide you with services in relation to arranging and administering this insurance including undertaking to assisting you in the making of any claim including valuing your claim, advising you in respect of the claims process and dealing with Assurant General Insurance Limited on your behalf.
- In consideration of H.Samuel providing the services to you, it will be entitled to charge you a fee. This fee is payable to H.Samuel in addition to the premium due to Assurant General Insurance Limited under your insurance contract.
Customer Care
Although H.Samuel and the insurer, Assurant General Insurance Limited, set ourselves high standards, if we do not meet your expectations and you are dissatisfied in some way we would like to know. In the first instance, please contact: The Customer Services Manager, H.Samuel, Hunters Road, Hockley, Birmingham, B19 1DS. Telephone: 0345 609 2000* or email: email@example.com.
*Calls charged at local rate. May be recorded.
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What I find curious, is that though their chosen genre frees them from the replicating the hierarchies of the real world, most authors of urban fantasy still manage to re-create common biases surrounding race, gender and sexuality. Read more...How excited was I to find two people, Renee and Sparky, who share my obsession with the urban fantasy genre AND my fondness for social analysis? Together, we host Fangs for the Fantasy, a weekly podcast dedicated to urban fantasy, and we have launched a website of the same name that is chock full of reviews of urban fantasy books. Our archives are growing every day. I'm going to start sharing my reviews here at What Tami Said. Below is my latest.
Review: Darkling by Yasmine Galenorn (Book 3 of the Otherworld series)
I've just finished Darkling, book three in Yasmine Galenorn's Otherworld series. It is the first book in the series that I can claim to like. Well...like is too strong a word...let's go with: I didn't hate it completely. Not sure whether my semi-enjoyment of this book, as compared to Witchling and Changeling, is due to a more compelling main character or whether I have developed Stockholm Syndrome--that I have been held captive by this series for so long (These short books are loooonnnng reads.) that I am beginning to feel positively toward it.
The Otherworld series follows the half-fae, half-human D'Artigo sisters: Camille, a witch, Delilah, a weretabby, and Menolly, a vampire. The trio are Earthside representatives of a supernatural intelligence agency, and, at least in the inaugural books of the series, the only thing that stands between Earth, Faerie and a demon named Shadow Wing that is bent on domination of multiple worlds. If, as I hinted in the first paragraph, I find the series painful, why ever was I inclined to read the third book in the sequence? I find the foundation story of the Otherworld series compelling: Three sisters with varying supernatural abilities, refugees from a world in political upheaval, balancing personal lives and romance, while kicking ass and keeping the world safe from a demonic big bad. I can get down with that. It's the writing that made Witchling and Changeling tough reads. Darkling is no exception.
Flame-haired natural acrobat and vampire Menolly is the protagonist in Darkling. Menolly is darker and more complicated than her sisters, which gives this book some weight. As we begin the tale, Menolly is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (though the book doesn't call it that), trying to heal from the vicious attack that turned her into a blood sucker--a creature that even other supernaturals disdain. And now, Dredge, the vicious psychopathic vamp who turned Menolly has escaped imprisonment and is Earthside, hunting for Menolly and her loved ones.
The ambivalent vampire fighting her true nature is a mainstay of urban fantasy, but there is something compelling about Menolly. Any affection I have for Darkling is down to her, because the book has plenty of problems.
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Craftsman 28126 6.5 amp Corded 3/8'' Pro Rear Handle DrillItem# 00928126000 | Model# 28126
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This Craftsman 3/8 Inch Pro Drill Drives Deep
Featuring the sure power of a corded tool and the torquey muscle of a powerful motor, this Craftsman 28126 6.5 amp corded 3/8 inch pro drill drills and drives through the toughest materials. A variable speed trigger delivers speeds from 0 to 2500 RPM, while a set of permanently sealed bearings ensure smooth movement throughout this tool's long service life.
Equipped with a fast-grabbing keyless chuck, and convenient belt hook, this Craftsman 3/8 inch pro drill is always ready, and ergonomically designed, it's ready for hour after hour of tough on-the-job work. A solid tool, that's even equipped with an impact resistant motor housing and reinforced cord housing, this drill keeps moving through countless jobs. On site and around the house, get your work done with the Craftsman.
- Craftsman 28126 6.5 amp corded 3/8 inch pro drill features a lock-on button for continuous use
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- Motor housing made of impact resistant material protects from damage and reduces weight
- Ergonomically designed rear handle for positive grip, balance and comfort
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i;ve owned and used several corded drills over my career, but this is the best balanced drill I've seen. There is plenty of power and speed to safely drill any type of material and more than enough torque. I love the built in belt hook which frees up my hands for climbing up a ladder.
My disappointments:
1. The drill speed lock switch is WORTHLESS. It only locks on at full speed (yeah good luck at planting that drill bit on wood or metal at 2500 rpm, your bit will wander everywhere)! All the other Craftsman drills I have are 15-25 years old, made in the U.S.A., and have the turn knob in the trigger switch that allows the user to infinitely adjust the lock on speed to any rpm. Even my cheap $12 drill has this feature.
2. The so-called level is out of calibration. Not even close. You can check for square by puttin a builders level up to the chuck (bit holder) face at 90 degrees. The drill I received drills at an upwards angle when it says it's level.
3. It's made in CHINA. It's the first Craftsman drill I ever bought that was not made in the USA. Bummer! If I wanted a Chinese made drill, I would have gone to one of Craftsman's competitors. The 2 plastic body halves are of different red colors! What's up with that ?
4. 2500 rpm ? Who needs 2500 rpm ? 1500 rpm max is all you'll ever need. I'd rather have this 6.5 amp drill max out at 1500 rpm and deliver more usable torque. That's what every driller wants, is that twisting power when using their drill as a screwdriver. 2500 rpm Generates too much heat, especially in metals. Good drill for smoking and destroying your bits. My other 3/8's drills max out at 1200 rpm, while my 1/2 inch drills max out at 550 and 800 rpm. A good quality bit takes all the work off the drill. Use good quality bits and give the bit time to sink into the hole. It needs time to cut and drop into the hole. Cheap quality bits just burn out your drill quickly. By pushing and forcing the bit, you not only destroy the bit, but burn out the bearings and destroy the drill too. Always use low speeds and oil on metals! Have fun.
5. Forget the case. Keep it in a 5 gallon bucket with your bits and a 15-25 ft extension cord. You'll save time and use it more.
6. Power Indicator ? If you're so dumb or blind that you can't remember that you have it plugged in or can't see that it's plugged in, then you're not qualified to use a power tool and should not be drilling.
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3. Keyless chuck. If a 1/16 inch bit slips, wrap a little tape around it or something else. Or unlock the chuck and re-align the bit. But you may have a defective chuck.
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I am so sick of cordless drills that have the battery go bad, so I bought this. Love that it is fairly lightweight and the cord has been long enough to do all the jobs I needed it for!
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Has the features I needed and the power to drill.
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I learned several years ago while drilling a hole into brick that a corded drill is a necessity. Some projects are beyond the ability of rechargeable drills to handle. Since I don't need a drill all the time, I wanted one with a case to make it easy to store. I also wanted one with ample power. This drill meets all my requirements except for one, I prefer a Jacobs keyed chuck. However, Sears doesn't offer this option except for a Hammer drill which was not what I wanted. For what it is, I believe this drill is a good value.
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Bought this gem as a gift for my father in law. He reports good power for what it is, easy to use, and works for what he needs. Overall a good buy at the price point.
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Used Xmas card to purchase this hand Drill , replaced my old Hand Drill 40 yrs old. Reverse mode stopped working in old hand drill , Hope this new one will last as long as old hand Drill I replaced.Have not use it yet but carry case will keep it clean til I need it!!!!
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My wife wanted a new drill that was corded instead of cordless since her cordless batteries are no longer being made. She loves this drill
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This drill was a birthday gift for my husband. He loves it, and is completely satisfied with the craftsman brand. He debated this & the dewily brand, but feels he got a better bang for his buck with the craftsman!!!
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I needed a high RPM drill to do some metal polishing with an assortment of rotary buffers. This drill worked flawlessly running for at least 6 hours of use over 2 days. Used it again recently on another similar project and works great. Has lots of power and speed and seems very solidly built. The only negative I can find is that the direction switch is a little flimsy and doesn't match up with the solid feel of the rest of the tool. However this is not significant enough to impact the rating. It comes in a nice carrying case also.
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I received this as a gift for my 25th birthday last February and it has been on my phone every day since then. I have accidentally dropped my phone at many different velocities and heights with no damage to the phone. After a year there are some scratches and a few chips but at first glance they are unnoticeable. I regularly receive compliments and comments about how great the cover is and asked even by strangers where they can get one. The case is a bit pricey but after a year of use, entirely worth it. I am looking at purchasing another, but I really love this one and it is very hard to part with it.
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Dobby goes well with the iPhone 5S
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Great cover for the iPhone5s. Dobby is my wife's favorite HP character and she loves this cover for her phone.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Really cool.
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This case looks awesome and fits my phone snugly. It is really a great purchase. I was a little weary of the price when I purchased it, but it actually is designed to protect my iPhone. I would suggest this to any Harry Potter Fan! It is also a great conversation starter!
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This was given to my niece who is a huge Harry Potter fan on her 21st bday. It was her favorite gift!
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I had this product for my 4s and received daily compliments. I had it on my phone for over a year. I am very clumsy and drop my phone daily and it has protected the phone. Even with all of the "damage" there were no real visible scratches or chips, the case held up very well. With the great success from my 4s, I had to get it again for my 5. I absolutely adore this case.
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Are one of the reason that more people who are tall -or large- are more successful than not due to primal reasons?
It occurs to me that one of the reason that more people who are tall or large, are more successful than not are subject to primal reasons. Size and expansiveness are subconsciously motivating or de-motivating us in primal ways to succeed or to acquiesce.
If you are short, what were your experiences with success and dominance?
The same question if you are tall, what were your experiences with success and dominance?.
If you are tall or large have you found this to be an asset or a liability with people's expectations or prejudices toward you? The same question if you are short.
People of average height and girth, did you experience or observe any of these preconceptions, expectations or prejudice?
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Oct 17 2012: I am a taller woman. I know there have been instances where my opinion was considered more due to my height. It's a man's world- one of my tall advantages is that I am more able to look most men in the eye. Bending the neck to speak to someone sends the speaker back to a time when they have done that before-while talking to children.
I believe that other women are aware of my advantage (although they may not recognize it as my height) or have observed it because on serveral occasions female co-workers have come to my with ideas and asked me to present those ideas to management. Their ideas are terrific and there should be no reason they don't pitch them.
Of course of have used many stereotypes in this post and I'm no social psychologist. Just my experience. (My advice to women-have your meetings while seated in adjustable chairs :)
Oct 19 2012: This is very insightful Julie. Have your meetings so you can look eye to eye, is born from experience. Frankly I have always appreciated taller women for just that reason, and they seemed more confident and less likely to put up with crap--although a few petite women have terrorized with their tenacity. :-) I guess what I am seeing starting to be a pattern is that size helps with self image, and thus confidence and perhaps that is why these women approached you instead of their target.
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It's also very important to stay away from second-hand smoke and air pollution.
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Short for Liquid Crystal on Silicon, it is micro-display technology related to LCD, where liquid crystal material has a twisted-nematic structure but is sealed directly to the surface of a silicon chip. * The electronic drivers controlling the crystals' alignment are etched into the silicon. Using these, several million pixels can fit in an area as small as one square inch. The chip is coated with an aluminized layer, which means that LCoS is highly reflective allowing more light to pass on. [Adapted from Digital Home magazine]
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