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Jen Lancaster on tour!
Catch Jen Lancaster as she visits bookstores around the country to chat about her latest - The Tao of Martha. Jen will on the road through 6/21, making stops in Portland, Seattle, San Diego, Dallas, Houston, Pittsburgh, Minneapolis, Ann Arbor, Chicago and Milwaukee - wow. For more details, the full tour schedule is available on her website, http://www.jennsylvania.com/.


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10 creative ways to wear a scarf
Drape it
Dress up a casual T with a thin, over-one-shoulder scarf. Find a double-wrap or wide belt to keep it secure. Tip: Opt for a thin (think silk) scarf to avoid bulk.
Original pin by Maria Medik from streetpeeper.com
Pin it
Use a brooch or embellished clip to pin a scarf over a white tank or blouse.
Original pin by Linda Maitland from streetpeeper.com
A pop of color
Have fun with a polka-dot pattern. While you're at it, pick up small undertones from other accessories (like green heels).
Original pin by Leticia Badillo and shared as own
Belt it
Roll or fold a thin silk scarf length-wise (so it wraps around your waist) and knot it for a chic update to a tried 'n true brown belt.
Original pin by Sunny Kara from Elle.com
As a feminine touch
Casually tie your scarf in lieu of a necklace for a flirty look.
Original pin by Monica Rolling from Vogue.com
A Sunday essential
Brunch in the city or vintage shopping on Portobello Road? A haphazard scarf updates any weekend look.
Original pin by Isabel Plüger from TheStyleograph.com
When outdoors
Opt for an oversized double wrap scarf in a summery material such as linen. Tip: Choose a tribal print from Theodora & Callum.
Original pin by Katie Whitman from UK-StreetStyle-Tumblr.com
City chic
Try a monochromatic look by experimenting with different textures. Stay within the same color family (like camel) and pair a rough waffle scarf with a demure topcoat. Add a little edge—did you see the knit panda pocket detail?
Original pin by Nana from Yae-tokyolife.tumblr
Go big or go home: Comfy & oversized
Opt for a large plush circle scarf (no tying necessary) for an insta-chic outfit pick-me-up.
Original pin by Nilüfer Kayaduman Çolak from StyleSaint.com
Get your faux (fur) on
A new take on a classic fur stole is a quick way to add a bit of glam to your spring overcoat. No need to buy the real thing. Retailers such as Ann Taylor and H&M have low-cost options.
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Hometown: Because I grew up in Kumasi, Ghana, and both my parents are from Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), I have two hometowns: Abidjan (Ivory Coast) and Kumasi (Ghana).
Education: Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the SBNM, North Park; M.Div and M.A. Counseling Psychology from Trinity International (Deerfield).
About Me: I am a family man, husband of 12 years to my wife Sandra, and father of three children, who I affectionately call "my people." I try to the best of my ability to think and live by the Book. Although it might not be obvious, I am multicultural to the core—my parents are from the Ivory Coast, but I grew up in Ghana (sorry, US soccer fans); I speak, understand, and know the basics of languages, mostly Africans, that you probably have not heard of. Some people think I look serious while others think I am funny. I guess I am all things to all people so that I might amuse and save some.
Interests: I am into sports—although I must say I have tempered my habits quite a bit. I love soccer and high stakes sporting events—NCAA basketball, NBA (only the finals these days), football, baseball (I am still learning), the Olympics, etc. Oh, did I mention the World Cup? I love music and movies. I like to cook and entertain under the right circumstances.
Favorite Music: I have to say I have a tough time picking favorite things; this is particularly true when it comes to music. How do you pick a favorite with music when your tastes are pretty eclectic? Perhaps a helpful question might be favorite music per category. I love Jazz (classic and contemporary); musical geniuses such as Louis Armstrong, Parker, Coltrane come to mind; I also listen to classical music; love Reggae (mostly classic stuff—Marley, Culture, Third World, among many others); I also listen to Dire Straits, Phil Collins, and let me close it off with Christian music: hymns (And Can It Be?) and praise and worship (Brooklyn Tabernacle, Fred Hammond).
Favorite Movies: The Lord of the Rings, The Matrix, Remember the Titans, Coach Carter, Stand and Deliver, The Firm, Meet Joe Black, Coming to America, Beverly Hills Cops, Antwone Fisher, The Man in the Iron Mask, In Love and War (yes), The Truman Show, Bruce Almighty, Tsotsi, Les Miserables with Jean-Paul Belmondo (French with English subtitles), The Lion King, Madagascar (just for the kids), and let me top it off with one opera, although it is technically not a movie - The Marriage of Figaro. I told you I love movies!
Favorite TV: The Cosby Show, The Honeymooners, Hunter, Matlock, Band of Brothers, Lost, Shaka Zulu, Winnie the Pooh, and House of Mouse.
Favorite Books: The Bible, good biblical commentaries that interact with the Greek and Hebrew texts, Julius Caesar, Things Fall Apart (African Writers Series), la Carte d'Identité, Candide(Voltaire), Siddhartha (Herman Hesse).
Favorite Childhood Memory: Two come to mind: One is going to church with my dad hanging out at a local restaurant after mass. Two is sneaking into the local race tracks to watch our favorite horses.
I'd Like to Meet: I am still trying to understand this celebrity thing (pray for me). I do respect Colin Powell a great deal, but I don't know what I would say when I meet him. Example: "Yo bro', what's up?" That sounds pretty lame. Obviously, I need help in this regard.
Favorite Superhero Power: It would be awesome if I could heal people of diseases and make situations right just by speaking a word or two. Come to think of it, maybe I can..
Judy Peterson is the campus pastor for North Park University. She comes to this role after previously serving congregations in Madison, Wisconsin and Elgin, Illinois. Judy is passionate about communicating good news in everyday language and travels across the United States speaking to audiences about how to put feet to their faith. Her passion for walking it out took the form of walking across the United States for her internship toward her Master of Divinity degree at North Park Theological Seminary. While the walk across the United States is how Judy first received the name "walking pastor" it is her day to day desire to walk into the lives of others that continues to make the title well deserved. Judy is happily married to Jeff Peterson.
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Hometown: Chicago, IL
Education: B.M. in Piano Performance from the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music.
About Me: Proud husband of 9 years to Trina Kelly, and proud father of 7 year old Stephen Marcellus. I have a passion for people, especially those that are broken and hurting. I'm excited about collaborating across cultural, social and economic backgrounds to truly embody Shalom. I'm compelled by the calling of all humanity to truly be reconciled to God and each other. I'm passionate about racial reconciliation and justice. I am a musician, and enjoy participating in serving the church through music in various capacities.
Interests: People, Family time, Mentoring and being mentored, Music, Candy, Basketball, chess, TV, boxing, basically sports of any kind, anything sweet.
Favorite Music: Kirk Franklin, Israel Houghton, Fred Hammond, CeCe Winans, Mary Mary, most contemporary gospel, Jazz, R&B, CCM, Hymns, Jazz and some Hip Hop. I love and grew up on classical music from Chopin to Rachmaninoff, Beethovan, Liszt, Grieg, Bach, and many others I cannot pronouce.
Favorite Movies: Everybody's got Shawshank and that's truly one of my favorites. The Negotiator, Sound of Music, Life, The Philadelphia Story (Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Jimmy Stewart - a must see), Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Godfather trilogy, Booty Call (with Jamie Foxx), The Score (Edward Norton), Primal Fear (Edward Norton - a must see as well), A Few Good Men, GoodFellas, Training Day, Crimson Tide, Out Of Time, actually anything Denzel Washington. And how could I forget Gladiator and Braveheart? Those are just a few of my favorites.
Favorite TV: NFL Network, SportsCenter, CNN, Breaking Bad, Homeland, Couple's Therapy, Reality TV, Boss, The Good Wife.
Favorite Books: The Cost of Discipleship, The Next Evangelicalism, Martin and Malcolm, The Irony of American History, God of the Oppressed.
Favorite Childhood Memory: Playing basketball with my five older brothers, and traveling and playing different places on piano.
I'd Like to Meet: MLK, Nelson Mandela, both of my Grandfathers.
Favorite Superhero: It has to be Superman, the only real born Superhero.
Name: My name means unmerited favor of God, or that I move like a swan.
Hometown: I was raised in Wheaton, IL.
Education: Working on a Masters in logic, Master in common sense, and Master hospitality.
About Me: I am the only girl in a family of six. I love God, family, and football. I defend the people I love until death. I have a star in every room of my house, sometimes you can't see them but you have to look for them like, Seinfeld with superman.
Interests: I love playing pit with my family, theatre, music. I like doing the small, tiny things that give people joy.
Favorite Music: U2, The Police, The Beatles, Mo-Town, Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, Diane Washington, Billy Holiday too many to continue…
Most influential: Dr. Sues and my Wise Grandmother.
Favorite Movies: Excaliber, Braveheart, The Count of Monte Cristo, Shawshank Redemption, & Big, just to name a few.
Favorite TV: My all time favorite TV shows are Extreme Make-Over, Amazing Race, and Survivor.
I'd Like to Meet: Sting, if he met me, he would want to be my best friend.
Hometown: Places I've called Home: Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin; Ciudad Juarez de Mexico; Santiago de Chile; Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Chicago, Illinois
Education: I think I will be a college student for life. It's been ten years so far, and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon. In 2004 I received a Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Spanish, Latin American Studies and a certificate in Business from University of Wisconsin, Madison. In 2005, I achieved a Masters in International Public Affairs with a concentration in International Development from the La Follette School of Public Affairs at UW-Madison. In 2006 I attended the Nations 2 Nations Discipleship Training School with Youth with a Mission in Amsterdam. I am currently studying for a Masters in Christian Formation from North Park Theological Seminary.
About Me: I am an extrovert! I love meeting new people, traveling to new places, and learning new things! I love big cities, but living in them makes me appreciate the beauty of nature. I am passionate about education, and I believe that traveling and volunteering are very effective ways of learning about one's self, others and the world. I fell in love with Jesus when I was 15 and I continue to be awed by the provision, power, compassion, and complexity of God. I enjoy walking the journey of faith alongside others, and I think University Ministries provides us with opportunities to do just that—Dream Big and Travel Together.
Interests: Traveling, theology and missions, international development, fashion, world music, local and organic food, reading novels, painting, photography and other art projects
Favorite Music: Adele, Jaimie Lidell, The Swell Season, Phoenix, Cougar, Spoon, John Legend, Vampire Weekend, and North Park's Worship Bands with Steve Kelly
Favorite Movies:Thought provoking Movies and Documentaries: Crash, L'Auberge Espangole, Whale Rider, Frida, Slumdog Millionaire, Babel, The Visitor, Blood Diamond, Charlie Wilson's War, The Motorcycle Diaries, Born into Brothels, Who Killed the Electric Car, For the Bible Tells Me So, No Impact Man, Trouble the Water, and Food Inc.
Favorite TV: TV can be a fun escape from daily reality, so right now I like Glee, Ugly Betty, and Gossip Girl.
Favorite Books:Here and Now by Henri Nouwen, Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri, When Helping Hurts-How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself by Corbett and Fikkert, Foreign to Familiar by Sarah Lanier Warrior Princess by Princess Kasune Zulu, Love is an Orientation by Andrew Marin, Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller.
Favorite Childhood Memory: Playing "Kick the Can" with my neighbors, putting on plays with my brother, playing soccer from age 6 to 14, road trips to Colorado and Florida with my family, and birthday parties
I'd Like to Meet: Barak Obama and Nelson Mandela are great leaders and I would love to meet them. I am also interested in meeting other leaders who are not so famous but are passionate about improving their community and the world.
Favorite Superhero Power: Teleportation and the ability to speak every language.
Hometown: I have learned to make home wherever I am. I was born and raised just north of Pittsburgh in Wexford, PA. I lived in Denver, CO for 5 years in college, moved to Alberta Canada for a year, then to Cameroon Africa for a year, now I'm in Chicago and have been here since the start of 2009.
Education: Covenant Bible College (Biblical Studies Certificate), Colorado Christian University (BA in Youth Ministry, Minor in Music), North Park Theological Seminary (Master of Arts in Christian Formation), North Park University (Master of Non-Profit Administration)
About Me: I love to feel alive! Some things that make me feel alive are: traveling (I've been to 46 states, 7 Canadian Provinces, 12 different countries, and 5 continents), singing, being in nature, connecting with God, creating things (such as good food, sewing projects, crafty projects, great photographs, good music), and growing and caring for plants and people. I love my family and friends so much and would not be who I am without them. I am the middle child of three girls. I'm introverted but love people. I love Golden Retrievers, lions, dolphins, and horses. I can never decide whether I would prefer to live by the beach or in the mountains cause I love them both! I love French press coffee and dessert (together or separate is fine)!
I love challenging myself and others to live uniquely as God created us all to be. I am continually in awe that I serve and love a God who is so powerful and mysterious, and at the same time beautiful and intimate. I'm amazed that he loves me with an unfailing love every single day, and I seek to learn how to return that love with my life. Two of my favorite verses are: Psalm 63:3, "Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you." And Psalm 119:32, "I will run in the path of your commands for you have set my heart free." Life circumstances may continually change, but the one thing I am sure I am called to is to love God, his creation, and his people with the love the Jesus exemplified.
Interests: vegetarian cooking/eating, traveling, nature photography, reading, singing/playing piano, gardening/growing things, exploring, adventures, being active (yoga, pilates, running-at least I like the idea of it, biking, walking, skiing), coffee…mountains, falling leaves, waterfalls, fresh snow, the smell of the forest, peaceful forest streams and lakes, sunsets, sitting around a fire, feeling the warmth of the sun, picking fresh fruit from the tree/bush, the sound of snow crunching under my feet….ok now I'm just getting carried away. But seriously, I love creation and its creator and I enjoy living simply and trying to stay connected to creation and care for it well. Its God's free provision for us that he has asked us to help care for.
Favorite Music: So hard for me to choose favorites! I will give you a sampling of my favorites in different categories! Singer/songwriter acoustic folky artists: Alli Rogers, Sara Groves, Bebo Norman, Shane and Shane, Jenny and Tyler, Derek Webb, Great Lake Swimmers, Patty Griffin, Mindy Smith, and so many more; Country (yes I like country, I blame it on living in CO): Carrie Underwood, Dixie Chicks, Martina McBride, Sara Evans, Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban, Sugarland; Broadway Shows: Wicked, Miss Saigon, Rent, Tic Tic Boom, anything I can belt out!
Favorite Movies: Action: Last of the Mohicans; Animated: Beauty and the Beast; Dance movies: Step Up and Dirty Dancing Havana Nights; Chick Flicks: Sweet Home Alabama, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, August Rush; Fantasy: Harry Potter (in its complete form), Lord of the Rings
Favorite TV: I have a clear favorite here…Gilmore Girls! Others I like: Friends, Castle, Lost, Once Upon a Time, So You Think You Can Dance
Favorite Books: The Mark of the Lion series by Francine Rivers, Harry Potter, anything by Robin Jones Gunn; Favorite Spiritual Authors: Henri Nouwen, Richard Foster, Brennan Manning
Favorite Childhood Memory: going to camp every summer and taking vacations with my family. Not profound, I know…but clearly has shaped my interests today.
I'd Like to Meet: my dad's father, and my mom's mother; I would like to sit with them over a cup of coffee and hear their life stories.
Favorite Superhero Power: Flying! That way I could see the entire world for free anytime I want!
Hometown: Brandon, Manitoba
Education: B.A. in Sociology (U of Minnesota), Master of Divinity (Regent College), Master of Theology in Missiology (Fuller Theological Seminary), PhD in Intercultural Studies (ABD) (Fuller Theological Seminary)
Interests: I am an avid Hapkido practitioner, and love outdoor activities like hiking, golfing, and especially hitting the beach with my family. I love coaching my daughter's sports teams, and of course all things related to Golden Gopher Football and Basketball.
Favorite Music: R&B, Jazz, Classic Rock, Urban Praise
Favorite Movies: Braveheart, Cinderella Man, Good Will Hunting, Band of Brothers
Favorite TV: Golden Gopher football baby!!! Then college football and basketball, the NFL, Top Chef, Person of Interest, and Revolution
Favorite Books: Glittering Images by Susan Howatch, anything John Grisham
Favorite Childhood Memory: Playing football on our lawn with my Dad, my brother and our dog.
I'd Like to Meet: William Wilberforce. But he's dead, so that's unlikely until I get to heaven! As a close second I would love to meet Nelson Mandela.
Favorite Superhero Power: I'd settle for superhuman strength since I'm too heavy to fly!
About me: Our move to Chicago to join the North Park family makes 13 cities I will have lived in during my life. I've gotta say, I've had enough of the nomadic lifestyle and am ready to put down some roots! And I honestly can't think of a better place to do that than here at North Park. My role here brings together everything I am passionate about in ministry—my background in college and pro athletics; my involvement with sports ministry for more than nine years while I was playing football in Canada; my passion for walking alongside young adults as they explore matters of faith cultivated through my first vocational ministry role in Southern California; my love for Christian higher education cultivated through the pursuit of two masters and a doctoral degree; my passion for matters of racial reconciliation and justice; and twelve years of pastoral experience. I don't think I could have envisioned a more exciting role in a more appropriate place!
The best part, of course, is that I get to take this exciting new journey with the love of my life, Mary, and the apple of our eye, Amaya. There is nothing more important to us than family, so getting to move to such a family-friendly part of one of the coolest cities in the world is double exciting! We are minutes from the beach, one of my favorite places to spend hot summer days with Amaya; minutes from Lincoln Square, where I can enjoy many romantic nights out with Mary; and just minutes from one of the largest Hapkido and Tae Kwon Do dojangs in the country, where Amaya and I can continue to study martial arts together while Mary is off doing Boot Camp somewhere! Yes!!!
Hometown: Chicago
Education: University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), BS Psychology/History Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, MDiv
About Me: I am an avid Bears, Bulls and Cubs fan; this means I am loyal to a fault and no stranger to suffering. I am married (Selena) and have two little boys (Micah and Lucas). When I'm not at work, you can probably find me scouring a nearby garage sale or thrift store for vintage jazz vinyls.
Interests: I love learning about all things Chicago: architecture, history, food, and the neighborhoods. I also enjoy reading modernist literature.
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MIAMI (CBS4) – Miami police are trying to figure out what led to a deadly shooting early Tuesday morning.
Some time after 2 a.m., shots rang out in the 1100 block of NW 34th Avenue. A neighbor called 911 and when police arrived they found 48-year old Carlos Amore who had been shot multiple times in front of his home.
That man was rushed to the Ryder Trauma Center where he died.
CBS4's Kara Kostanich spoke with Rene Rogue, Amore's father. He said his son lived in the house with his mother. He was apparently on his way to work when he was shot.
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Annual Festival of New Works
Brand:NEW has been developing new work since 1998, and shows developed as part of the festival include Lisa Kron's Well, Tony Kushner's Homebody/Kabul, Craig Wright's Grace and others, many of which have gone on to receive productions at Hartford Stage, regionally, and in New York both on and off Broadway. Eleven plays developed in Brand:NEW have been produced at Hartford Stage, including the world premieres of Breath and Imagination by Daniel Beaty, Quiara Alegria Hudes' Water by the Spoonful, Michael Kramer's Divine Rivalry and Laura Eason's adaptation of Tom Sawyer.
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Which car key programmer should I buy for my BMW car?
I used to know some BMW users, they usually ask I only have one BMW key, I want to match another key, in case the original key get lost I lost my original BMW X5 key accidentally, I need a new key, please tell me what should I do and more questions. If you also have the same questions, our locksmith usually will turn to BMW key programmer for help, then which BMW key programmer can help you match a new BMW key? Please read the following parts.
AK90 key programmer V3.16 for all BMW EWS
AK90 BMW KEY-PROG V3.16 is the safest and effective key match tool for BMW EWS system, it supports reading all EWS key information from 1995-2005. It increased EWS2.1/EWS2.2/EWS3/EWS3.3/EWS4/EWS4.4 to read and write speed.
AK90 advantages in function:
1. Directly reading data dumps from MCU which marked 1D47J, 2D47J, 0D46J, 2L86D without removing MCU from circuit board, easy to do by yourself.
2. With the help of software you can renew, lock or unlock keys as well.
3. Programming original chips "EML 10030A" for making keys.
4. Identifying keys for all EWS and CAS, showing VIN, key No. It supports changing VIN, but does not support mileage change.
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AK300 Key Maker- BMW CAS key programmer
AK300 BMW CAS Key Maker (Support in 2002 -2009 years) especially for BMW CAS system key programmer. Support new BMW CAS, CAS2,CAS3,CAS3+. Automatic analysis CAS data, easy to match keys.
AK300 highlights in features and functions:
1 BMW CAS supports a diagnosis of communication directly through the OBD port or through the CAN BUS port security to read and write data EEPROM;
2 automatic analysis CAS data, automatically displays the BMW keys to use quantity; key tooth number; remote control frequency; CAS with the DME synchronization ID; keys scrapped the state, etc.;
3 supports key scrapped or restart using the old key; this technology unmatched global technology;
4 supporting the rehabilitation of CAS computer (due to transfer table is damaged or programming lock);
5 supports the new 2002-2009 BMW CAS; CAS2; CAS3; CAS3+
6 support the horse CAS; CAS 2; CAS 3; CAS 3 + BMW and BMW remote key.
7. support E65/E66/E87/E60/E61/E90/E91/E92/E93/E71/E71
AK400 key Programmer for BMW
AK400 is a powerful key programmer combining the function of the following key programmers: IR-Programmer(for Benz key)+Hitg2 programmer(for BMW key)+BEZN ESL(election steering lock)K-Line programmer+912/9S12 in circiut programmer+68HC711 pragrammer+68HC705/05 programmer+68HC908 programmer+9CXX/95PXX/24CXX s-eprom programmer+For BENZ key reader+for BMW key reader.
AK400 key programmer for BMW:
AK400 supports both Mercedes Benz and BMW, it works with BMW cars modes including: new 1/3/5/6/7 CAS/CAS2/CAS3/CAS3+system
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HiTag2 v.3.1 programmer
Upon mentioning Hitag2 key programmer, we must name several kinds of version hitag key programmers, they are: HiTag2 v.3.1 programmer, HITAG2 3.0V Key Tool,HITAG-2 HITAG2 Key Programmer. And they have different price range from 80usd to 200usd.
I would like to highlight HiTag2 v.3.1 programmer.
HiTag2 v.3.1 programmer supports keys programming from dump and PIN extraction. Just insert blank key or appropriate transponder you need to program. Device detects transponder type and will do everything automatically.
HiTag2 v.3.1 supports BMW (CAS1/2/3/3 +) at 912/9S12 immo + remote control, editing, KM, VIN, reading data from the key, read / write eeprom of the transponder, reading data from remote.
Download HiTag2 v.3.1 programmer user manual here:
BMW AD HiTag2 Universal Keys Programmer
BMW AD Hitag2 support BMW (2002 -2009 years) CAS/CAS2/CAS3 DG512 / CAS3 + DP512
support matching BMW (2002 -2009 years) CAS/CAS2/CAS3 DG256 / CAS3 + DP512 key and remote control; the world's unique tec.
Supported transponder types list: PCF 7936,PCF 7941,PCF 7942/44,PCF 7943,PCF 7945,PCF 7946 ,PCF 7947,PCF 7952
Gambit key programmer
Gambit programmer is intended for RFID (transponders) programming. it is mainly produced for programming RFID transponders and generating RFID transponders from the immobilizer dump/eeprom of the car.
Gambit key programmer supports the following BMW EWS immo type:
BMW EWS1 immo, BMW EWS2 immo ,BMW EWS3 immo,Bmw-EWS4 immo, Bmw-CAS (CAS1) ,Bmw-CAS2,Bmw-CAS3
Gambit+ Hitag2 V3.1 2 in 1 Programmer
Gambit and Hitag V3.1 2 in 1 programmer combines the function of Gambit programmer and Hitag2 V3.1.Gambit programmer is intended for RFID ( transponders ) programming. HiTag2 v3.1 programmer is an universal key programmer, with additional options of keys programming from dump and PIN extraction.
You cannot clone your key. The code is rolling and security protected. Even if you manage to code it by breaking the security and unmasking the password; you will disable the original key as soon as you start the car due to the rolling code.
You need to remove the IC from the ECU and read the 10 correct codes for the car which needs an ECU reader for $25 and removal of the DME, and soldering of the IC. Maybe you cna read it with INPA. Then you need to code the chip, which is $4-6 each and is one time only programming once you lock it.
It is easier to buy a wallet key from BMW for $40 and transfer the chip to the new key. The chip is under a black sticker in the wallet key.
I couldn't really understand the original post and sort of gave up halfway.
So you can get a spare for $40 bucks at BMW?
Yeah i didn't understand the guy either. Sounds to me like a Chinese advertiser for the product although it does work and yeah, you can clone one of your keys. It just disables the other key, whichever wasn't used to start the car first. You wouldn't need to clone however. You can add/delete keys from ews as much as you please. I'll be writing a DIY on it soon.
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Pillsbury Commons as it was most recently proposed is now, for lack of a better term, dead.
The Richfield City Council rejected developer Ron Clark Construction & Design's counter-offer to purchase two additional parcels of city-owned land at a meeting Tuesday night. Without the additional pieces of land to aid in meeting housing density requirements, the proposal as it sits "won't work," according to .
However, the former Richfield Public Works storage facility, which is located south of the other two parcels, is still held by an option agreement. The city entered into the agreement about two years ago and is still required to sell the property to the developer if he still wishes to purchase it. According to , the closing date would be June 30.
At this point, it is not clear what the developer will do.
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Following a closed session, motioned to reject the proposal, citing a lack of a formal housing policy, inconsistency with the Corridor Housing Initiative density guidelines, and the desire to wait until the property value appreciates, and noted other housing models are more feasible. All Goettel's reasons were also outlined in the agenda as potential deal-breakers.
However, said she would not support the motion.
"The benefit of this project is providing two- and three-bedroom units," she said. "I think we do need upscale housing and I certainly think that we need upscale rental housing … the project [proposal] did provide that."
agreed that more upscale housing was needed, however, a 100 percent affordable housing complex should not be in Richfield.
"I really am adamantly looking [to create] more upscale [housing], mixed with affordable housing or workforce housing, or whatever you want to call it," Wroge said. "I think we need to bring people here with disposable incomes."
He also stated that this could be an opportunity to get existing apartment complex owners to convert their plethora of one-bedroom units into two- and three-bedroom units.
Of course, never at a loss for words, Wroge went on to say he had reviewed documents that showed people of color and single heads of household would be targeted as tenants, which did not sit well.
"If people are in need of housing, it shouldn't matter what color they are or if they are married or single," he said. "That was one of the biggest things that I just don't get."
Richfield Patch will update readers as more information on the developer's intentions with the city garage property becomes available.
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The Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Oregon is committed to a liberal arts approach to theatre education, maintaining high standards both in academic and creative practices. We pursue study of theatre's histories and literature as cultural formations that can inform or reform artistic practice as cultural intervention, and we maintain active commitment to investigating how such formations and interventions can illuminate potential pathways to personal growth. Our faculty maintain a long-standing tradition of commitment to excellence and innovation in our classroom teaching and various mentoring relationships with undergraduate and graduate students.
A degree in theatre arts can lead to a variety of careers, most often in academic or professional theatre. But the basic skills of theatre are also highly important to many other career paths. Our students gain vital dexterity in interpersonal communications, how to work as a team, the necessity of careful goal-design and commitment to deadlines, flexibility in creative problem-solving.
Many of our students go on to become teachers or professors. Preparation for an elementary or secondary teaching career usually begins with a bachelor's degree and continues with a specific program of graduate study leading to a teaching certificate. Preparation for a college or university teaching career usually culminates in earning a graduate degree in the field of specialty.
Professional and semi-professional theatre companies do not require specific degrees; however they do look for training and experience in those who wish to work for them. Such companies fill many positions outside of the areas of acting, directing, or design. Students may want to investigate courses outside the department that could help them establish careers in box office, marketing, grant writing, dramaturgy, educational outreach, stage management, etc.
A liberal arts college degree in any field offers many advantages, only one of which is to support focus and opportunity for employment. A more important benefit is the process of self-development in mind and heart. Perhaps the most important benefit from studies and practices in theatre to a student's personal growth is in the expansion of compassion for differences, for the wide variation in human potential limited only by cultural context and individual imagination!


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Rich Snippets Vote
Google can display rich snippets in search results for articles or products that have a review system compatible with Google Structured Data.
Rich Snippets Vote is a plugin for Joomla! which adds structured data support (using schema.org standard) for Joomla Voting System and K2 extension. This plugin is compatible with any other voting plugin based on Joomla Voting System.
By using this plugin, you can boost SEO for your website and you can strengthen your website position in SERP. By displaying structured data in Google search results, your website's links will become more attractive to users.
Rich Snippets Vote uses schema.org structured data format, being compatible with all major search engines: Google, Yahoo, Bing.
To test the functionality of Rich Snippets Vote plugin and how Google displays votes in search results pages, you can use Structured Data Testing Tool provided by Google.
Rich Snippets Vote features:
- users can choose how schema.org code is displayed
- users can display the text "review" or "vote" in search results pages
- display schema.org structured data in categories, sections and frontpage
- multilingual support
- uses schema.org format
I'd like to have options how stars should look and where to display them.
Very good tool.
an option was added and you can now display the structured data code (rich snippet) before or after the article's content.
However two small side notes: I'm finding it dificult to find support for this plugin because I have a question. Secondly I would also really appreciate it to change the type of micodata sets used. Some of my content is recipes the other business listings and another reviews but they all are set as type: 'article'. Maybe this could be an idea for development.
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However, for my website I would like to place the voting stars somewhere in the article but not on top, where they use to be. Is there any code I can type for calling this plugin to show up wherever I want to?
Thanx for the support.
You can use this feature: Display to users -> No. Using this, normal users will not see the actual rich snippet code.
One question though: I run a Spanish-language review site.
Is there a way to change the snippets to display the spanish 'Calificaciones' instead of 'Reviews' next to the stars and number of reviews?
You can hide it to normal users by choosing Display to users -> No. The voting system will be displayed and only bots will see the actual snippet.
Anyway, it is a super plugin and thanks to developper.
Indeed, if there are no votes, the structured data code is useless, and the rich snippet is not generated.
any mod that improves your chance of being seen in search results is an asset to your site, This is a FREE mod that most developers would charge a tidy sum for.
Do not underestimate the importance of rich snippets, let your competitors do that :) THANKS FOR THE MOD
It is there a time delay of google?
from already thank you very much!
You have to wait for Google Bot to recrawl your pages.
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Seeing Backward
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"O LORD, when you favored me, you made my mountain stand firm; but when you hid your face, I was dismayed" (Ps 30:7).
It is often difficult to recognize the hand of God when we are in the midst of adversity. We often feel God has hidden His face from us. When the Lord takes us through deep valleys, there will be fruit from the deep valley that we cannot see. You must press into Him with all you have during this time.
God uses the deep valley to frame our lives to create a change in our nature, not just a change in habits. The depth and width of our valley is often an indicator of the level of calling and influence we will have on others in the future. Our adversity is not just for us, but others who will be in our future path of influence. This is not very comforting when you are in the middle of the valley, but know this is a truth in the Kingdom.
It is often years later when we discover the wisdom of God and why He intentionally led us through the dark valley. Life is often lived forward, but understood backward. It is not until we are down the road and we stand on the mountain looking back at through valley that we can appreciate the terrain God has allowed us to scale and the spiritual deposits He has made in our life while we were there. "He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into the light" (Job 12:22). When you begin to realize this, you sit back and breathe a sigh of relief because you know that God was in control all along. It didn't seem like it at the time, but He was.
Do you find yourself in the valley? Now is the time to fully trust Him to guide you to higher ground.
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The Department of Code Enforcement for the City of Indianapolis inspects every gas pump in Marion County. To date, inspectors have looked at nearly 7,000 of them.
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"It's to help make consumers more aware that that is a function of the department and they can call in their concerns if they feel they're not getting their money's worth," said Kate Johnson, public information officer for the Department of Code Enforcement.
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Rex Ryan is no stranger to his New York Jets being embarrassed at home by the New England Patriots. Last season, the Patriots traveled to New York and beat the Jets by a score of 37-16. Thursday's loss was even uglier, as New England dominated in all phases of the game en route to a 49-19 Thanksgiving Day loss on national television. If you thought the Jets had questions heading into Thursday night, look at them now. The loss to the Patriots dropped their record to 4-7 on the season and virtually erased any hope Gang Green had of making the playoffs. Jets fans chanted loudly for Tim Tebow at various points throughout the night. Mark Sanchez turned the ball over twice, but he was hardly the only issue as New York's defense was a sieve and its special teams unit looked lost. Now, Ryan has to be left wondering if he will keep his job at the end of the season. Rex is known as a defensive mastermind, yet the Jets' defense has gotten progressively worse since it was a dominant force in 20...
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White House expects Russia to look at all options to expel Snowden back to U.S.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Monday said it expects the Russian government to "look at all options available" to expel former government contractor Edward Snowden back to the United States to face espionage charges.
The White House National Security Council spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden said the United States also registered strong objections to authorities in Hong Kong and China through diplomatic channels at the decision to let Snowden flee.
And "noted that such behavior is detrimental to U.S.-Hong Kong and U.S.-China bilateral relations," Hayden said.
(Reporting by Steve Holland; Editing by Stacey Joyce)
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statelydigger wrote:
Be careful Mr. Snowden. There are many who don't want you to die for our sins.
mollyjb2 wrote:
Snowden is a criminal who leaked government secrets and stole government documents. This guy needs to be captured and sent to prison on espionage charges.
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What a burn on Feinstein and friends. Democrats gone wild !! The "civil rights party" attempts to shred the constitution and gets caught running naked through DC. Gun control blasted down to bits. Why? Because it's dumb and solves 0 problems. (kids on experimental medications. violent movies, video games, no hope or change that makes anyone feel better about the future … blah blah blah) Snowden comes to the rescue. Exposes Feinstein (again) as the draconian freak that she really is. (failed at that) How much more will it take before the People take action to spay and neuter these vorpal psychotics? The PATRIOT Act cannot stand in a free society. Any politician who is still in support of it must go away now. National security depends on it. China took the only smart move. I hope Snowden will find some peace and still remain alive. These politicians are horrible people and their pit bulls are always ready for a kill.
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Ex-service personnel boosted by Blues' scheme.
Everton held an event for a group of ex-service personnel recently to mark Remembrance Sunday.
The Blues' official charity, Everton in the Community, runs an exercise programme, known as Inside Right, for ex-service personnel who are at risk of developing or who have mental health problems.
The Everton programme is designed to support veterans who are at risk of becoming isolated once they have returned to civilian life, and is backed by leading military organisations including The Royal British Legion, Combat Stress, the RAF Benevolent Fund, ABF The Soldiers' Charity, the MoD Veterans Challenge Fund alongside the Football Foundation and Comic Relief.
The participants took part in a football training event specially organised to mark Armistice Day to recognise the sacrifice of our brave servicemen and women from conflicts past and present, and the need to support our ex-service personnel community.
Research by the Centre for Suicide Prevention published in 2009, discovered that young ex-servicemen are particularly vulnerable. Of the 233,803 individuals who left the armed forces during the last five years, 224 took their own lives.
The Welfare Needs Survey, which was carried out by The Royal British Legion, also revealed that 36 per cent of respondents never leave their home, with 16 per cent citing isolation difficulties.
Working closely with the British Legion and Combat Stress, Inside Right not only promotes physical activity but also the chance to gain football coaching qualifications as well as wider training courses. The project also aims to harness the feel-good factor of playing football by creating opportunities to volunteer and compete in leagues and competitions, helping our troops to cope more effectively with the transition back into civilian life.
Jonathan Garside, mental health football co-ordinator for Everton in the Community, said: "The Inside Right programme is vitally important to help veterans integrate back into civilian life and will lead us to an increased understanding of the health and wellbeing among ex-military personnel.
"Everton work closely with the service charities to ensure ex-servicemen and women receive the help they need. It's a unique partnership of organisations, all working towards supporting veterans."
A participant of Inside Right, said: "Upon leaving the forces and returning back home I struggled to readjust to civilian life and didn't cope well at all, but through the Inside Right project I have connected up with a great bunch of guys and I really enjoy playing football and having great banter with some like-minded veterans. It has fast become the highlight of my week."
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It's Your Business reached into the future with Dan Kippley --Director Manufacturing in South Dakota and Rick Bastian ---Banker from Rockford, Illinois in a Monday preview show.
Bastian known for working lean times with manufacturers --- and helping get customers through double digit unemployment --- was the keynote speaker for leaders in Sioux Falls and Rapid City this week.
The Illinois banker -- described people we talked to his community -- said he is "one hell of a guy" who really cares enough to work for all of us.
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Christo (Christo Javacheff) (American, b. Bulgaria, 1935)
Orange Store Front, 1964
Painted wood, Masonite, Plexiglas, galvanized metal, pegboard, fabric, and electric lights
Gift of Natalie and Irving Forman
112-1/2 x 101-1/8 x 23-7/8 in. (285.8 x 256.8 x 60.6 cm)
Gift of Natalie and Irving Forman
Christo's early works defied convention by adopting non-art, often industrial found objects, and by suggesting connections with real-life situations. In this work, which uses a fragment of a storefront found in downtown New York, fabric obscures the windows, evoking mystery and implying life within. The drapery recalls Christo's technique of packaging and wrapping as a way to make objects mysterious and marvelous, relating this work to other sculptures and installations that he has designed and produced since the early 1960s.


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How many people have the luxury of being able to put their life on hold for a limited amount of time? As I look back over the last few years there have been several times when I have put my life on hold, helped someone out and then resumed my real life without skipping a beat.
When I received the phone call from my brother informing me that my mother had experienced a massive stroke, I loaded up my two small girls into the brand new minivan and took off for Texas. I stayed there for a month, helping decide which rehab center to have Mom admitted, doing a little gardening for Dad to maintain normalcy for him, helping Grandma cope with the idea that she might outlive her entire family… By the end of July 1995 I returned to Colorado Springs and the swim lessons, back to school shopping, and life went on. I was changed, but was able to step back into my life.
I have had several opportunities to repeat the scenario as I have helped out my parents, friends, siblings and the youth group at church. This week I had the pleasure of postponing all of my homework for my first week of Grad School 2012/2013 as I took my daughter to San Diego every day lining up housing and job interviews in anticipation of her move to the area in two weeks.
This ability to stop everything and focus on others is a blessing that many do not have. I have a flexible job that allows me to take comp time, a husband that supports my efforts, and the money to spend on gasoline and lunches out, with a few shopping trips thrown in.
I just wanted to pause and thank God for the ability to care, the money to share and the work schedule that permits me to pursue my passions.
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Every child has heard, "be careful when crossing the street." What does that mean? Does it mean that the street is inherently dangerous? Does it imply that children aren't naturally careful beings? Is the statement encouraging the child to be aware of his surroundings? Sometimes a caring adult will hold the child's hand as they venture into the unknown dangers of the street, and others stand and observe, ready to shout out the presence of unforeseen obstacles. "Stop, look, and listen" were the words that were burned into our very beings.
Why do we have to cross the streets? Is our journey so important that we risk our lives to get to the destination? I remember my mother telling me that when she learned to drive, she would encircle the Tulsa blocks in order to go left. She would rather drive around the block than make a left turn.
In considering the alternatives, I made a list of pros and cons.
Pro: crossing the street leads to a new location
Con: new location might be scary
Pro: crossing the street means that you are growing up
Con: growing up is hard
Pro: making it across the street without getting run over is an accomplishment
Con: there are too many cars to even try
If we never cross the street, we can stay safely in the green grass on our side of the sidewalk. We can turn around and go into the house anytime we want. On the other side of the street, we are out of control. We are on somebody's unfamiliar turf.
Fast forward 50 some years. I have crossed a few streets, fallen down and bruised my knees, my favorite car was totaled by a teenager driving a pickup truck, but I am still alive and experiencing new endeavors. As I look at the rest of my life, I realize that I am at the halfway point. Halfway finished with my life, halfway finished raising my family, halfway through a healthy marriage, halfway through my MLS (Mature Library Student) degree, and halfway toward my career goals. It is an ok place to be. As I stand on the yellow line in the middle of the road, I can see the traffic on both sides, and determine that when the time is right I can move on.
It is my dream that we encourage each other on our journeys. Hold hands when needed, shout out direction when justified, and sit back and celebrate each others' successes. As long as we don't set up camp in the halfway point, it is ok to pause, asses our goals, plan our departure, then continue on life's journey with confidence.
Folkestone Road. Dover, Kent, UK. Safe haven—halfway across the road.
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In 1984, I was visiting Heidelberg Germany on a crisp Sunday morning in September. Heidelberg, the location of one of the oldest universities is also a town that boasts a plethora of churches and cathedrals. The scenery and history of the city was awe-inspiring to this 26 year old. My husband had purchased a brand new SLR camera for the trip, and a yellow bag full of special lenses and filters. After visiting the ruins of the Heidelberg castle the day before, we woke early—eager to get on the Romantic Road.
What we didn't expect were the church bells. The cacophony of bells was beautifully deafening so I ran to the window to capture the moment. I snapped picture after picture of the view from our pension window, the quaint, lace—bedecked opening that was the only feature of our tiny budget lodging; leaning out as far as I could, I tried to spot the facades of each of the churches that surrounded our tiny room.
I will never again be able to hear the bells of Heidelberg as I experienced them that morning, but will always cherish the moment.
What moments have shaped your memories, and how did you choose to capture the moment? Writing, passing on the stories with our friends and families is an important window to our very soul. The next time you hear something that triggers a memory, tell someone what you are feeling and why. They will be glad you did.
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The Deerstalker: Where Sherlock Holmes' Popular Image Came From, via Smithsonian Magazine.
An interesting read, and a similar theme to an upcoming exhibition at NYPL, which will focus on how Dickens' characters have been portrayed visually over the years.
** Edited to add: We see there's been some confusion about this post. We know that Dickens didn't write the Sherlock Holmes books — what we meant to say was that our exhibition, like this article, focuses on how illustrators have portrayed fictional characters over the years. The article refers to Sherlock Holmes, while our exhibition will focus on the characters of Dickens. Hope that clears things up!
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NYPL is currently digitizing the papers of Samuel J. Tilden. In conjunction with this important archival resource, NYPL is offering researchfellowships of up to $5,000 to support research projects related to Tilden's circle of activity and the political culture in New York and the United States during the 19th century.
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Pig on a surfboard, 'nuff said.
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Pig on a surfboard, 'nuff said.
Watch Full Video - Surfing Pigs are What GoPros Were Made For
Don't work off TOO much fat. That's the tasty part.
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Baker is Either Unaware or Just Plain Evil
How deliciously ironic.
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Aw, look how ador-HOLY NOPE. Sometimes the most cuddly of animals are actually the ones that will eat your flesh the second you let your guard down.
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Babe has met his match.
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Chris P. Bacon the Wheelchair Pig
Aww, how adorably halfway to ham.
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When mini pigs are walking around on hind legs, stealing our adorable jobs, we'll all have this guy to thank.
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Oh, and you being happy.
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This little piggy waited very patiently.
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Pig Rescues Drowning Baby Goat
There goes my hero.
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To the slaughterhouse!
Best tail wins.
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I hope they all fry in the chair, because that would smell delicious.
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A: The Rod End was an amazing new component found on the high-tech control systems of a captured German fighter plane, shot down by the British, early in World War II. H.G. Heim Company was given an exclusive patent to manufacture the joints in North America. After the patent ran out, the name "Heim" stuck as a slang term.
Q: Where are Heim Joints used and why?
A: Heim Joints (Rod Ends) are used throughout the world. They offer easy mounting and adjustment of linkages and control rods. They are used in many different applications such as boats, doctor offices, fighter planes, the space shuttle and most importantly, monster trucks. Heim Joints are often one of the most overlooked necessities in a good build. In a truck world full of massive motors, unbreakable axles, huge tires, long travel nitrogen shocks, drop boxes and built transmissions, who cares about a Heim, right? The truth is, without the Heim you would be stuck on leaf springs, slowly driving over cars, not launching over bus stacks. The Heim is what allows all the crazy travel. If you break a Heim, it can break drive shafts, transmissions, bend shocks and cost you a heap of money. With all that being said there are so many things that are questionable. This article isn't going to regurgitate numbers and abbreviations that can be found on the net. It's just answering simple questions that have been asked time and time again but are never really answered.
Q: What is Liquid Nitriding?
A: Liquid Nitriding, also known as Salt Bath Nitriding is a thermochemical diffusion process whereby nitrogen and carbon are simultaneously introduced into the surface of ferrous metals to develop or enhance particular engineering properties and thus increase performance. The process is carried out at a subcritical temperature, typically 1050F, in a molten salt bath composed of a mixture of cynates and carbonates of Sodium & Potassium. This proprietary sale is known commercially as "Scuff-Rite" and conforms to ASM 2753.
Salt Bath Nitriding improves wear resistance, lubricity, fatigue strength and corrosion resistance as a result of the presence of an iron nitride compound(s) formed at the surface, in addition to a zone of diffused nitrogen in a solid solution with the base material subjacent to the compound layer. Both of these zones are metallurgically discernable, each providing specific engineering properties.
Improvement in Fatigue Strength with Chrome Alloy Steels (used on all of our joints) - 20-30%.
If you would like more information please feel free to contact us and we can send you a PDF about the process.
Q: What exactly do you mean by "Load Ratings"?
A: (1) Axial Load - This is the force or load a joint can handle sideways. This is important when you are bouncing your rig off the side of the mud pits, have a hard side landing or a single shear application. This 1 ¼ " joint was put in a 250 ton press and the centre popped out of the body at 2000 lbs. (2) Radial Load - This is the force a Heim can take before it tears apart. Tensile is the point of failure. Yield is the point in which it deforms. It is important to use the yield numbers as a safety factor, since this is the point the joint becomes junk. (3) You can see the race and ball assembly poking out the side of the body. This is rare and the press test was a bit over the top. However, there are joints that can handle 25,000 lbs + in the same test. An average radial load rating for a 1 1/4" joint is around 40,000 lbs reaching up to 75,000 lbs. New hybrid joints have reached up to 130-140,000 lbs. At this point, the bolt holding the joint to the mount becomes the weak point.
Q: How do I know how much thread engagement I need?
(4) Thread Engagement - The strongest joint in the world is no good if it isn't threaded correctly. Standard practice is 1.5 times the depth of the diameter of the shank. For example, if the threaded shank of the joint is 1 ¼", you need a minimum of 1 7/8 " threaded into your link. A higher-end joint made from chromoly will allow a thread depth of 1 times the diameter. There is zero, minimum, mid and full engagement. The goal is midway engagement, allowing maximum adjustment in and out. Since the shank is only as strong as 1.5 times its diameter, 100 percent engagement isn't necessary, nor is it stronger.
Q: I've tried welding my tube insert in and now the joint doesn't fit! How do I properly weld in a tube insert?
A: Be gentle. You don't have to pour the heat to it .The first thing welders do is turn the heat up for penetration. This is not a pipeline, a D-10 cat nor a lifting lug. It's a suspension joint that ultimately connects to a 1/8 thick piece of frame. It's normally 1018 cold roll so it welds nice. A ¼ inch chamfer and single pass all the way around the tube works well. On average a single weld 1 inch long can hold up to 60 000 pounds. Do not weld it with the joint stem in the insert. It doesn't prevent distortion. Do not thread the stem in until it's cold. Let it cool naturally. No dunking it in water. Once it's welded and cool, apply anti seize and thread the stem in gently. If it jams do not force it. Stop, back it out a half turn and try again. If it becomes jammed again DO NOT FORCE IT. Take a hammer and tap the end of the joint. Proceed with the clockwise/counter clockwise motion smacking the end with the hammer as you turn. Any further issues call someone that's more patient than you to do it. If the joint becomes so jammed that it cannot be removed simply zip disc the insert. Cut in until you see the tip of the threads, take a chisel and separate the grind slot. Proceed to turn the rod out. It's way cheaper replacing the insert than the joint.
Q: What sizes of joints are there?
A: (5) Joint Sizes - When it comes to sizes, generally the shank size matches the hole size. In the past, the joints were intended for more of a push/pull application with slight misalignment. This worked great, the stud and fastening bolt were equal in strength. Today there is a call for greater misalignment and the constant, heavy side-impact delivered to a trucks link create a need for a shank 60% larger than the bolt . In Image 5, the smallest Heim Joint is a 1 ¼" x 1" standard rod end . The other joints range from 1 ¼" up to 2" all with high misalignment balls. Unlike the standard rod end, the other joints through-holes are 60% the size of the stems. This allows for maximum strength with a deflection of 25 degrees. These are the newer hybrids. The two center ones are missing the balls. These types of joints have interchangeable internals.
Q: What does TPI Mean?
A: TPI stands for "Threads Per Inch. Threads on a joint are fairly standard. ANSI Class 2B. The most common sizes are ¾" 16 TPI, 7/8" 14 TPI, 1" 14 TPI and 1 ¼" 12 TPI. When you're trying to order a tap or jam nut and someone asks the thread pitch this is what they are talking about.
Q: How do I know where to place my mounts or how wide of a Heim Joint I need to fit inside my existing mounts?
A: (6 ) Mounting Width - When the shank of a joint snaps clean in two, it is often shrugged off as poor quality of steel or casting. If you look deeper, the cause of a clean break becomes clear. If a mount is allowed to come in contact with the body of a joint, it will bend it. As it twists the body sideways, all the force is placed at the top of the threads. This area is a stress point and it will snap a joint in the blink of an eye. When placing your mounts, make sure there is enough clearance between the mount and the joint at full misalignment. In figure 6, the red arrows indicate trace marks where the mount dug into the top and bottom on opposing sides. The mount on the top left indicates ones that are too close together and mounts on the top right are just right. Any tighter is too tight and any wider, the bolt will bend too easily.
Q: What are Misalignment spacers and what are they used for?
A: (7) Misalignment Spacers - These are used for more misalignment than the manufactured joint will allow. It does this by decreasing the size of the bolt hole in the ball. What the spacer does is take the ball and continue its radius. The same misalignment is achieved with a ball that already has a smaller hole. (ie: if a joint has a 1" bolt hole and you use "high misalignment" spacers, they will reduce the hole size to ¾", ½" etc. By using the smaller bolt, it gives you more misalignment because of the extra clearance between edge of the bolt and the lip of the race. The down side to the spacer is that it has a seam, which allows dirt and grit to be carried into the race while high misalignment is being achieved. A ball with the spacers machined right on is another option to eliminate this problem and to sometimes achieve even better deflection rates.
Q: How do you know when to use right and left joints?
A: The whole point behind the cash spent on Heim Joints, threaded links and mount tabs is adjustability. A suspension link is a turnbuckle. Using left and right-hand threads allows you to increase or decrease the length of your link simply by turning it clockwise or counter clockwise. I've heard 100 reasons why guys want to run all right-handed joints. The only one that makes sense is less spare parts. Really, if you had to choose between setting your pinion angle by the simple twist of a link or spending hours unbolting and re-bolting your suspension just to save a few bucks, wouldn't you choose to run left and right joints?
Q: Do I really need to use a Jam Nut? What is their purpose?
A: Jam Nuts - If you don't use these you're wrecking your joint and link. The jam nuts job is to stretch the shank, pulling both the Inner diameter and outer diameter threads into each other and eliminating all movement and slop. All too often you'll see a rig missing these. It's a ticking time bomb. Some people will weld their jam nuts so they won't come loose. This defeats the purpose of the jam nut pressing the threads together. It will create interference but it won't be stretching the threads as required. As well you should use proper jam nuts. The machined face allows better surface contact helping the nut lock.
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Watch Classic Who on… Watch!
Classic Doctor Who has finally made its way to Watch!
As from October, viewers in the UK will be able to enjoy some 'omnibus' editions of the Time Lord's greatest adventures. Kicking off at 2.30pm, the schedule is (so far) confirmed as:
Saturday 12th – The Aztecs (First Doctor)
Sunday 13th – Tomb of the Cybermen (Second Doctor)
Saturday 19th – Spearhead from Space (Third Doctor)
Sunday 20th – Pyramids of Mars (Fourth Doctor)
Saturday 26th – Earthshock (Fifth Doctor)
Sunday 27th – Vengeance on Varos (Sixth Doctor)
There are currently no listings available for Saturday 2nd or Sunday 3rd November, but presumably these will feature a Seventh Doctor adventure, and the TV Movie for Doctor Eight.
Watch, (which can be found on Sky 109 and Virgin 124), is part of the UKTV Network of channels. In fact, BBC Worldwide has a 50% stake in the venture, so it makes sense that they're interested in running a few repeats (plus it's rather cool!).
Be sure to tune in from Saturday 12th.
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These are all the same the Doctors Revisited specals…
So you can likey guess the rest.