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CALIFORNIA -- Facts and numbers to support what may be the potential for permanent injury of damage to gum tissue, resulting in one of the most intense forms of pain people are forced to endure of exposed nerves in teeth. The companies who distribute these products have included pressure sensors to other similar power toothbrushes to protect this soft tissue.
This safety issue becomes clear after understanding the median speed (7,600 motions per minute) and operating action (spinning-rotating) of these certain types of power toothbrushes without pressure sensors. (Other power toothbrushes operate in a safe manner i.e. pulsating, vibrating motions.)
When used on the top teeth ½ of this operating action will be spinning/pushing back and away where the soft gum tissue tapers down to a very thin layer to meet the teeth, with ½ of these motions spinning/pushing back and away at the thin layer of gum tissue on the bottom set of teeth.
If these spinning-rotating toothbrushes are used 2 times daily for a total of 4 minutes it will be the equivalent of using your hand and arm, with a manual toothbrush, a total of 30,400 motions per day. 4 (minutes) x 7,600 (motions per minute) = 30,400
30 (days use) x 30,400 (motions per day) = 912,000
Over 6 months (180 days use) x 30,400 (motions per day) = FIVE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO THOUSAND motions spinning/pushing back and away where the soft gun tissue tapers down to a very thin layer to meet the teeth. Dental professionals have verified that it only takes a small amount of this thin soft layer of gum tissue to be spun/pushed back to expose nerves, and once this damage is done it is permanent with no feasible way to correct or reverse it.
I do not ever recall being taught in school to brush my teeth in an upward motion on the top set or a downward motion on the bottom set of teeth (motions that would push back and away where the soft gum tissue tapers down to a very thin layer to meet the teeth) and this is what is happening when you do not have any control over the spinning/rotating operating action of these type of power toothbrushes.
Any person who may come to the understanding of the potential for a product to cause injury along with related deceptive business practices, can file a complaint for recording purposes only, there is no requirement that you have ever used these certain types of spinning/rotating toothbrushes to file a complain.
After enough complaints are filed these officials in charge of protecting consumers will not be able to justify any further delays in resolving any safety and deceptive business issues. For this reason I ask that you file this on-line complaint.
After becoming aware of the high speed and certain operating action of spinning/rotating types of power toothbrushes I understand the potential, with extended use, of how these spinning/rotating nylon bristles may spin/push back and away where the soft gun tissue tapers down to a very thin layer to meet the teeth when contacting this soft gum tissue during the process of brushing teeth. This complaint is only directed to the certain types of power toothbrushes that operate in a spinning/rotating manner and do not have the additional features of pressure sensors.
As the Disney company, along with the federal departments of the USCPSC, FDA, and FTC has been given evidence and information regarding these certain type of products potential for injury and have not taken any action, I am requesting the State of California file a Consumer Protection suit so a jury of citizens will be able to determine any deceptive business practices or potential for injury from extended use of these certain types of power toothbrushes.
Evidence that fully merits a consumer protection lawsuit over deceptive business practices is that these companies install safety devices in other similar power toothbrushes such as pressure sensors to protect the soft gum tissue, proving they are aware of the potential for damage to the gum tissue.
Further evidence is no additional warnings are included on the packaging of models that do not have pressure sensors to protect the soft gum tissue, stating that extended contact of the spinning/rotating nylon bristles, where the soft gum tissue tapers down to a very thin layer to meet the teeth, could result in damaging this tissue. If this warning was included it would inform people of this product's potential for damage and result in far less profits for these companies, as fewer parents would purchase these certain type tooth brushes for their children to use.
I recommend that the State hire an outside law firm to conduct this suit on contingency, as was done in the State of Alaska's Consumer Protection Lawsuit against ** and the prescription drug Zyprexa, so it will involve few state resources, and cost the taxpayers nothing to resolve these issues.
I am very sad and disappointed with my overall experience at Disney in the last five years. Being a Florida resident I frequent Disney at least four times per year. I am a seasonal pass holder and will not make the investment any longer. I grew frustrated over the years with the excessive increasing prices stepping outside what Walt Disney wanted for the average person to be able to come and enjoy Disney. Although this was a negative I knew I could always rely on Disney to provide a very clean and plush experience I was never disappointed with.
Over the last five years I have watched the quality and attention to detail diminish. Rides having broken parts or not even working for months or years at a time. The shows obviously have had budget cuts and the cleanliness is no longer second to none. The following have been a few observations that is not indicative of the experience I grew used to since I was a child.
1) The renovation of the Living Seas is so poor I would be embarrassed to call this a new Disney ride. 2) There used to be men continually walking around cleaning anything anyone dropped instantly. Although there is not litter blowing in the streets, there is clearly visual garbage and unclean conditions. 3) The Yeti on the Matterhorn was broken for months. A new ride in the Animal Kingdom is not even given the respect to repair the biggest part of the ride. So bad do they not care that they still left the light on it showing every kid with an imagination that it is fake!
4) I ate in the German Pavilion tonight. There was two of us and a 3 year old and the bill was $127.00 and the food was so bad it was unedible. The sausage was garbage the fried veal was dry and the sauce was gross. The salads were wilted and the employees reflected the food and the poor show. 5) I bought tickets into Epcot at 5 PM with the ticket lady telling me that it was open until 9 PM. They closed all the rides at 8 PM and the event cost me over $200.00.
6) The 9 PM show in Epcot used to have holographic figures and was different all the time never disappointing me. Now they do not even bother to bring the burnt nasty barges off the lake after the show. You can see them anytime you are there.... No mystery anymore in Disney. 7) There is an empty ride in Epcot that has not been renovated in years! 8) The Universe of Energy is as old as the Dinosaurs. 9) The Mexican pavilion used to have good food now I would not feed it to my dog.
10) On three occasions now I have been told there was not a table available for the fireworks in the UK PUB. I left disappointed once. The second time a waiter came out after I was turned down and seated me in his section on the water....the best seat in the house. The third time when I was denied I looked for myself and there was two tables available and I left in disgust. The employees clearly did not want to seat me so they could leave as soon as the fireworks were over.
I am not complaining even about the pricing but the experience is awful for the amount you pay for what you get is absurd. I am finding a different vacation spot for my family.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA -- On July 3, 2009 my wife and I were on our second day of our four day trip to Disney. We were at Epcot and stopped to have lunch at the Electric Umbrella. As, I was putting condiments on my sandwich, somebody stole our bag which was right beside me. The contents of the bag were video camera, passports, $500 us, my wallet with my drivers license and insurance, car and hotel keys and most importantly my medication which I need to take 3 times a day. We went to customer relations and reported our bag stolen. They called in a security officer who took my statement.
We had to contact our bank and credit card companies to report our cards stolen which left us with no money. Then we called the Orange County Sheriff's Dept. The Deputy took my statement and told me I was a victim of grand theft. After I was done with the Deputy, I asked to speak with the manager of customer relations. I told him what had happened to us and he didn't seem to care. I asked the manager if he could refund us the 2 days remaining on our tickets, and he said NO because we had no ID. Hello, our ID was just stolen in your park.
The only thing he would do for us was to give us $50, so we could call a locksmith to come and unlock our car so we good get the spare key that was locked in the car. Realizing we had no money and no gas to get us back to our hotel in Daytona Beach, I pulled into a 7-11 to see if I could find the closest Canadian Consulate. With the help of the manager we found the closest one was in Miama, 350 miles away. The manager seeing the predicament that we were in gave us $100 to help us get back to our hotel. This man was our guardian angel and we will never forget his kindness and yes we paid him back the money.
Later that night I had to go to the hospital to see a doctor to get a prescription for my medication that was stolen from me. The visit to the hospital costed $246 which I'm hoping will be covered by my insurance. We could not sleep at all that night because the person who stole our bag, had our hotel and car keys and could've came to the hotel to steal the car. We phoned Disney's Lost and Found the next morning and was told our bag that was "LOST NOT STOLEN" was found in a garbage can in a washroom on the other side of the park. I had to drive 85 miles back to Disney to get my bag, which THANK GOD had everything except the video camera and cash.
Upon returning to our hotel after getting our bag, I had to phone my brother to wire us some money so we could get back home to Canada. We had to cut our vacation short by a week and drive 24 hours home. I'm still really shaken up by the robbery. I can't believe the way we were treated by the manager of Disney's customer relations. I highly recommend anyone who is thinking of going to Disney World to be very careful of your belongings and don't expect any help from Disney if you are in a crisis.
In my opinion Disney doesn't care about you, they care only about the almighty dollar. I know I made a mistake by carrying everything in one bag, but I did not leave it unattended. I guess it was too much to expect a little bit of compassion from a company the size of Disney. After all, Disney claims their number one priority is their cast members and guests. I will never visit Disney World again.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA -- About two years ago, disney world changed the contract you sign when you board your pets at their kennels. It no longer is the typical kennel agreement that you sign when you board pets. It says that you are "voluntarily" signing it and that you are giving up all your rights if the disney kennels negligently or intentionally hurt, harm or even kill your pet. If you refuse to sign it or try to alter it, they will not let you board your pets. At the bottom of the "release agreement" it says:
"I have read this release and indemnity agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement." Before making your long trip with your pets, be aware that you should make arrangements to kennel outside of Disney World. Before you kennel with Disney World, fully understand the dangers to your beloved pets.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA -- I am listing a few tips so that you can enjoy yourself while at the happiest place on earth! 1. First of all please remember that Walt Disney World is a huge place with a lot of people from all around the world visiting it - so PLEASE know your limitations.
For example - children under the age of 4 will not only not remember ever being there but because there are so many things to do and see as well as the size of the park it is highly unlikely they will enjoy themselves. A stroller is a very good idea for children even as old as 6. You can reserve a stroller or wheel chair for your entire stay. Ask the person at the rental area for details.
Stay on the Disney site. I have stayed both on and off the site and will never stay off site again. I will not give advice as to where to stay as it really is a personal taste as to what is appealing to you. We have stayed all over the park and have enjoyed it all.
Use the dining plan and make your table service reservations BEFORE you leave home. It really is worth the price. One note here - The dining plan is connected to the number of nights you stay at the park and not the number of days you have the ticket. So if you are staying there 6 nights you will have the dining plan for 6 days. We always plan our trip so that we are staying there the same number of nights as days. This way we have the flexibility to rest the day we arrive or before we leave.
Go during their off season! Not only are the hotels cheaper but the park is less crowded, the staff is less stressed and there are little to no lines. My favorite times are late September and early May. 5. Carry as little as possible! 6. Disney stuff is so expensive. We tell our children exactly how much money they have to spend. Last time we went we gave each child an envelope with their money in it. It was truly amazing how much they do not want when they are spending their own money! LOL
Pace yourself - We have stayed there for 10 days and still did not get to do it all. It is far more important to have fun and not kill yourself than to see it all. Use the fast passes. 8. Unless you are planning to go somewhere else you do not need a car at Walt Disney World. Disney will pick you up and drop you off at the airport.
Have fun!!! Be a child again. Let your children dress in their costumes to eat with the Princesses, Pirates or the Toy story people. My little girl wore hers all day and had a party! Bring a bathing suit for your little ones during the really hot weather to the Magic Kingdom. There are water splash areas in Donald's boat, Arial's area and Pooh's play area. Once you get there remember to play! Your food, room, transportation, and admission are all taken care of. So just have fun!!!!!!
We planned our daughter sixteenth birthday party at Disney World. That was the only thing our daughter wanted to do for her Sweet Sixteenth Birthday. We set up our vacation with AAA and saved our money and made our plans to celebrate her birthday. We had dinner reservations for our daughters birthday at Magic Kingdom and they would not let us in for our reservations 1 hour before the park close. We went to guest relations and try everything to get in and they refused.
We filed a complaint with the BBB of Florida and it was a bigger joke like guest relations at the Disney Gate. Disney is to big to file a complaint on. They just don't care if they ruined your entire vacation. They've got your money what do they care. We stayed at the Wilderness Lodge which also turned out to be a big waste of money also. It is a overpriced Motel 6.
Last year my wife and I stayed at a Disney Resort. We had heard so much about how great the Disney experience was. We ponied up the $160 to go into the Wild Kingdom Animal Park (Totally not worth the money). We purchased the tickets at the resort and headed to the park. We arrived as they were letting people into the park. They scanned our ticket and it did not read for some reason. They rudely told us to go over to the customer service line and figure out what was wrong with our tickets. They did not take us their or tell us where to go. They just said get out of line.
So we found the customer service desk and they checked the ticket and said they did not issue the ticket and we would have to go back to the resort and figure out the problem. At this point my wife and I were getting upset because it was not a short trip back to the resort. I asked to speak with someone and the guy basically told me no. He then went on to make a smarta$$ comment which really infuriated me. We had to go back to the resort and have them reissue the tickets.
By the time we got back to the park the day was half gone and we did not even want to be there. It was the worst customer experience I have ever had. I would not recommend Disney to anyone. Save your money and go someplace that will treat you with respect. All Disney wants is your money. I will never step foot in another Disney park and I will tell everyone of my experience.
Took my 5 yr old son to Magic Kingdom yesterday for his birthday, since he's never been there before. While it was terribly humid, the lines weren't too long. We went on the Jungle Cruise and the cast member, let him steer the boat (totally by chance that he got to do this), but it made him feel so special. (I didn't let him wear his "Happy Birthday" pin since it had his name on it -safety issue).
We also went to Mickey's Toon Town where you can meet Mickey & Minnie. I like this since you don't have to be at a certain location at a certain time. They also have where you can meet Disney Princess' or Disney Fairies. I took him to both since my little man loves the pretty ladies. And at each one, the Princess/Fairy actually carried on a little conversation with him, calling him a Prince and giving him a kiss on the cheek (where her lipstick makes a kiss print). He was in Heaven. He felt very special.
At each of the meetings they have a Disney photographer that will also take pictures and then scans a "Disney Photopass". You keep the card with you so that at any time they take any photos they can scan the card and you can later view and order prints online. I think they stay there for only like 30 days, but I thought it was so cool that they have this service. Of course along with everything else Disney, the print prices are astronomical. But I can share them by e-mail link with other people for free.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA -- After watching my granddaughters eagerly await the month of March... We were finally headed to Disney World in Florida. Since the previous August they watched the commercials with anticipation and excitement when they see the children shake Mickey's hand or hug Cinderella. Every commercial..."I want to do that Nana!!" at ages 3 and 5 all they wanted to do was touch or see a princess. We saw a Donald Duck and a Goofy. Unfortunately we were too far along in the 75 minute line to get out to enjoy those 2 characters. Cinderella went by in her coach during the parade at 8:15 pm. Followed by the 7 dwarfs who were alone. No Snow White!!??
I was disappointed as I was herded like cattle between the hours of 7-8:15 when the parade begins. We were not allowed to stop and figure out where we were or where we were going. Just those blue sticks in my face with people hollering - "keep going, can't stop here, can't stop on the sidewalk, get in the ropes, keep going... blah, blah, blah." After $400 and 9 hours of walking, I would think I could stop, but there was someone lurking with that darn blue stick. No Disney characters around was the BIGGEST disappointment for my babies... Don't know what I'll do now, But I don't think I'll ever waste my money on a $2,000.00 dream vacation to Disney World. What a joke.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA -- I am an African American working wife and mother. My daughter and I were looking for character themes to decorate her room. When she asked me- "mom how come none of the three princess are black?" She said "I want to be a princess." Keeping in mind my child grandmother is Caucasian and I never really knew my child notice because she has a mixed family. It has puzzled me ever since and now I would like to know when will my child have the pleasure to see a black princess or a movie about a black princess.


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They Pyramid and Memphis riverfront.
The rain-swollen Mississippi River reaches into Arkansas fields and provides a backdrop for the twilight Memphis skyline.
"You didn't forget the Frisbee, did you?" It's one of the many things we enjoy at Shelby Farms, the Most Perfect Park for Pets and the place where we have the Most Fun For Free.
Like a time machine, the Delta Queen steam boat paddles overnight guests back in time. The Delta Queen stern-wheeler is on what is likely its last trip down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers as a passenger- carrying steamboat and will unload its last overnight passengers in a grand tribute in Memphis on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008. The next day, it loses its exemption to carry overnight passengers and will travel on down the river to New Orleans with just its crew. The American Queen, full of passengers, will accompany her south.
With a spring in his step Garrett Johnson, 7, leaps between rocks while running around Daffodil Hill at the Memphis Botanic Garden.
The ice and snow is falling in full force on South Main at Calhoun in Memphis Friday morning.
Samantha Mercer,14, of Millington volunteers her time working with the horses at Shelby Farms. Tuesday morning she checks on the horses who were grazing in the early morning fog.
A trolley passes east of the Pyramid. Debate continues to rage over the future of the landmark.
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Lighting contractors look for unlit sections of the entry gate display while testing sections of the Starry Nights light display at Shelby Farms Wednesday evening.
The Wolf River was once a source of beauty and recreation as well as a thoroughfare for boat traffic. Preserving and enhancing the Wolf River Greenway is a complicated process. It involves coordinated efforts among two states, four counties, eight cities and towns, several federal and state agencies and conservation groups and hundreds of participating landowners all need to be partners in the process.
Sarabi nuzzles her newborn baby who is just a few hours old at the Memphis Zoo on Friday. The second new baby in two months was born to the zoo Friday morning around 7am. Until about three years ago, the zoo had gone 15 years without a successful birth. The babies are born while the mother is standing, they then drop to the ground; the gestation is about 14 mos.
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Lindsay Chandler and his dog Rosie, head out to pick flowers after a late afternoon thunderstorm. After moving back to his childhood home near Whitton, Arkansas, Chandler began growing flowers and selling them at area farmer's markets. He begins his day at 5:30 am takes a break in the hottest part of the day and then works until dark.
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The One and Only Royal Mirage is probably the most enchanting beach resort in Dubai. What is particularly special is that is manages to capture the very best of Dubai in its location and surroundings. Set in well-established gardens, there is a dramatic drive up to the resort buildings through the palm tree lined well-established gardens. We stayed in the Arabian Court, but there are also the Palace and the Residence properties available for guests here.
The hotel properties are both luxurious and dramatic in appearance, and sensitively blend traditional regional elements with pure fantasy in their design. The interiors are extremely tastefully decorated, incorporating elements of Arabian and North African design very successfully, but offer the level of luxury guests expect in Dubai, and are decked with 70 foot real palm trees inside, indoor fountains and plenty of marble. The One and Only Royal Mirage feels a very private and relaxed place to stay and is the perfect location for couples to enjoy a romantic break, or to celebrate a special occasion.
The resort owns a kilometre of private beach for guests to enjoy, which is set at the end of beautifully manicured lush, green gardens and two swimming pools. There are plenty of sun loungers available for guests wanting to sunbathe, and guests are well looked after by the staff on handing ensuring you have plenty to drink. For the more adventurous guests, there is a beach house which offers in-house water sports. We tried the water skiing, paddle boarding and kayaking which was great fun. There is a huge range of activities available every day.
The One and Only is a wonderful place for foodies to stay. Breakfast is a special affair. It can be taken inside or out, with an amazing selection of food available. The highlight is the fresh bread and pastries made by the French chef every day. They are as good as the very best you'd find in a French boulangerie, and are made in abundant quantities every morning.
Food allergies are catered for and staff do everything they can to make you feel at ease, as dietary requirements are communicated to all relevant staff in the hotel. The special gluten free bread and cakes we were given were excellent.
Dinner at the hotel's Celebrities restaurant should feature on every guest's itinerary. The dining room is sumptuously decorated with chairs you just sink into, enormous sparkling chandeliers and stunning views through the gardens. The food, cooked by French chef Laurent and served by expert French staff is divine. The lobster thermidor, asparagus risotto and wagyu beef are all highly recommended, although the menu offers a great number of tempting options. The wine list again offers a great choice, or just get your waiter to choose for you – the Poilly Fumé we tried was lovely.
If you're after some rest and relaxation, you must try the Spa here. It is seriously special. Situated adjacent to the Residence building, in an absolutely beautiful building, it offers a really unique selection of treatments including the must-try, completely authentic Oriental Hammam experience which is simply heavenly.
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HF start not working, low amps, no error codes
Been having trouble with my older Dynasty 300 DX (serial #KK032499)
I pretty much exclusively use this for 1/8" aluminum, and for years it has been fine.
Built a steel hydraulic press, and used the Dynasty for stick welding. Ever since, it's been hard to start in HF AC TIG.
This weekend I tried to use it on 1/4 aluminum, and HF wouldn't work at all I switched to liftarc, and even though the amps were turned up to 300, it wouldn't even form a puddle.
Turned down the amps and tried it on 1/8", and still no HF start, but it would weld a nice bead using liftarc.
It doesn't show any error codes, but I noticed that while welding, the amps meter shows 500... weird.
Welding parameters are:
When the machine is turned on, the left panel reads, 19.6, and the right panel reads 597, then changes to -.6 on the left panel, then displays set amps.
When welding, the left panel reads volts (varies all over the place in the 20v range) and the right panel always reads 500
Water cooled torch
Red tungsten (3/32", tried gold too)
#5 cup with gas lens
20 CFH Argon
pre flow .8
post flow 4.0
HF mode
frequency 60
AC balance 75%
Amps 140 for 1/8"
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I have accessed the hidden menus and see:
The arc time is 741 hrs, 49 minutes
The arc cycles are 211,946
The lockout is disabled
The HF start amps is 30
The HF time is 20
One thing though, when accessing/setting HF amps and start time, the left display shows SE.L instead of -5- like shown in the manual.
I'm using this manual: http://www.millerwelds.com/om/o358b_mil.pdf
It seems like there is a setting that is not right. Is there a reboot or factory preset that I can access?
Thanks for any help!
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Nevermind, it's toast.
I called Miller and talked to a tech today (nice guy).
There is no reset for this machine.
I'm sending it off for diagnosis. I'll post results when I have them.
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Diagnosis results
They found two open buss resistors on PC-2. Replaced those and ran a operational/load test... same results.
They recommend replacement of the PC-1 control board, PC-8 clamp board, and pc-7 HF board.
Estimate for the work is $3,467 including local sales tax. Yikes!
I can find the parts (genuine, new Miller parts) on line for less than $2K.
I'm not inept. I understand the dangers of capacitors, etc.
It would be a big gamble, but what do you guys think? Is this something I can do myself?
As a side note, to finish the jobs I had in the door, I rented a 200 DX. I must say, I'm very impressed with the power. I didn't expect to weld 1/4" aluminum with a welder that only weighs 45 lbs.
My LWS has a brand new, two year warranty 200 DX for $3200.
So My options are: new 200DX, or fix my old 300DX (new 350DX is not an option).
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That quote is ridiculous ,Did they offer any explanation as to why 3 boards failed at once? You can do a google search there are a lot of companies that do component level repairs on PCB boards and warranty their work. Just an idea Mike
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That quote is ridiculous ,Did they offer any explanation as to why 3 boards failed at once? You can do a google search there are a lot of companies that do component level repairs on PCB boards and warranty their work. Just an idea Mike
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Meh, moot point now... bought a brand new 200 DX. Hard to beat a 3 yr warranty and free loaner. It doesn't have the power of the 300, but some of the new features are cool (waveshape), and it does almost everything my old unit could do.
The repairs were just to big of a gamble for me. Thanks for the input guys.
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New to the Thread - Dynasty Setup for Mild Steel
Hello everyone, new to the party, maybe someone has already addressed the issue I'm battling, but I can weld stainless or aluminum easily with my Dynasty 350, for the first time I tried to use it on some plain old angle iron to fix a bracket the other day and spent 3 hrs just trying to get some penetration. The steel becomes hot, glowing red, but doesn't let any penetration happen, tried a little filler rod to see what it would do and it lays right on the surface. Cranked up the DC amps well above 200 and still same results, tried some different settings on the pulse/wave controls same results. Is this an alloy, wrong settings, or did I not clean the area well enough? I'll try and get some pics if I can, thanks!


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Police have arrested a 39-year old Lusby woman in connection with a Sunday evening attempted robbery, which also involved a shooting that left one man dead at a Harlequin Court home in Huntingtown.
Lt. Steve Jones, commander of the Calvert Investigative Team, said Calvert County Sheriff's Office deputies and Maryland State Police Prince Frederick barrack troopers responded to a Harlequin Court home at 10:30 p.m. Sunday for a report of shots fired.
During a press conference at the sheriff's office Monday afternoon, Sheriff Mike Evans (R) said the homeowner called police and said someone had been shot at his house "and requested law enforcement and EMS."
When police arrived at the house, Evans said, they found one person next to the driveway of the home. Police said the man was dead, having suffered several gunshot wounds.
The homeowner, who Jones said is a retired Washington, D.C., police officer, told police he was upstairs when he heard "some loud, aggressive banging" on his front door.
Evans said the homeowner retrieved a handgun before going to the door. The homeowner opened the door and found two suspects wearing masks, Evans said, and one of the suspects "brandished a weapon," which police revealed Tuesday was a baseball bat. He said both suspects made aggressive movements toward the homeowner.
Fearing for his life, the homeowner fired the gun at the suspects, Evans said. One suspect was shot and died; Police have identified the deceased suspect as Kevin Wayne Chapman, 38, of Lusby.
The second suspect, who has been identified as April Lynn Stewart, fled the home in a vehicle, which Evans said "might have bullet holes in it."
Police responded to the 15000 block of Running Fox circle Monday, and found the vehicle suspected to have been used in the incident. Police executed a search and seizure warrant and located Stewart inside Chapman's home, where the vehicle was parked. She was taken into custody and is being held at the Calvert County Detention Center on $75,000 bond.
Police said Tuesday that the suspects had gone to the home with the intent to commit robbery. Investigators said Chapman was familiar with the residence because he had worked for a company that had performed service at the residence in the past.
The investigation is ongoing, Evans said, and no charges have been filed against the homeowner. Evans said police believe the homeowner was acting in self-defense when he shot and killed the suspect.
Jones said even if the suspect is standing outside of the home, when a person feels threatened inside their home they have a right to defend themselves.
"If someone is threatening your life, you have a right to defend yourself," Jones said. "Whether [the suspect] was inside of the residence is irrelevant. The homeowner was in fear for his life; therefore, he was acting in self-defense."
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FWIW, as I mentioned at my blog last week, I believe the connection between U2 and Julie Taymor goes back at least to 1995, when Taymor's husband Elliot Goldenthal wrote the music for Batman Forever and U2 contributed 'Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me'. According to the IMDb, Bono also plays "Dr. Robert" in Taymor's upcoming film Across the Universe.
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Story here.
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Proof that Bono is not infallible: Evan Rachel Wood is due to play Mary Jane Watson in the Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, scored by the U2 frontman and his compatriot, The Edge. But Ms Wood felt she had to intervene when the boys played her their gloomy tunes. �I was like, �Bono, I know you want to save the world and everything, but in this song you�re talking about poverty and world hunger and it�s Broadway. Can we lighten this up a bit, can I just not sing this?� He was like, �You�re right, I know, we have to try, we have to try�.�Too gloomy? This, from the woman who recently dated Marilyn Manson?
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Should Broadway's Spidey sense be tingling?
Rumors have spread among legiters that the production sked for incoming mega-musical "Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark" may be threatened.
The extensive work being done to prep for the technically demanding show, both in the shop constructing the physical production and in the theater where "Spider-Man" is due to bow, is said to have stopped this week. . . .
Variety, August 6
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According to New York Post columnist Michael Riedel, Spidey's Broadway debut is quickly turning into a production nightmare, with production halted, actors released from their contracts and ticket agents scrambling to work out refunds for early ticket-buyers.
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Producers of beleaguered tuner "Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark" will meet in Gotham today about the fate of the production, just as estimates of the show's ballooning budget have hit a new height.
The major players who will attend the meeting -- both producers and creatives -- might emerge with a concrete decision about the timeline for the mega-budget musical.
Or they may not. . . .
Variety, November 5
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Rock singer Reeve Carney to star in 'Turn Off the Dark'
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Evan Rachel Wood has dropped out of the Broadway tuner "Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark," which the rumor mill says is gearing up to begin its much-delayed preview period in late summer ahead of an official opening sometime around Halloween.
Producers of "Spider-Man," in which Wood would have played Mary Jane opposite Reeve Carney as Peter Parker and Alan Cumming as the Green Goblin, would not confirm new dates for the production, but did acknowledge that Wood has exited. . . .
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"Spider Man: Turn off the Dark" is coming. Really. This fall.
Original producer David Garfinkle tells me the $45 million Julie Taymor-U2 extravaganza has its money in place. There will be announcements shortly concerning a schedule and a replacement for Evan Rachel Wood, who bowed out of the part of Mary Jane. . . .
Roger Friedman, April 6
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Spider Man Broadway Show Promised for Fall (Or Winter)
"Spider Man: Turn off the Dark" is coming. Really. This fall.
Original producer David Garfinkle tells me the $45 million Julie Taymor-U2 extravaganza has its money in place. There will be announcements shortly concerning a schedule and a replacement for Evan Rachel Wood, who bowed out of the part of Mary Jane. . . .
Roger Friedman, April 6
I hear Kirsten Dunst has freed up some time in her schedule.
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The production, directed by Julie Taymor and featuring music by Bono and the Edge, will begin preview performances at the newly renamed Foxwoods Theatre (formerly the Hilton Theatre) on Nov. 14 and will open on Dec. 21. . . .
Tickets for "Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark" are set to go on sale to the general public in September, but no specific date was given. . . .
The cast is scheduled to begin full rehearsals on Aug. 16. . . .
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I have a very, very hard time imagining this being any good.
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The Jets are trying to beef up their front office, particularly in personnel, given their failing in the draft and free agency in recent years. But owner Woody Johnson is looking for a way to keep Tannenbaum in a different capacity, primarily as a negotiator/cap guy, sources said. The team has quietly reached out to potential candidates to gauge interest in the bizarre arrangement, including approaching Mike Maccagnan, Houston's director of college scouting.Several potential GM candidates -- men expected to garner interviews for soon-to-be-open general manager jobs -- said they would never consider taking the Jets job under these circumstances and doubted that any strong candidate would.
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Lewis Hamilton says it was 'hugely satisfying' to close the gap to Red Bull during Friday's practices for the Australian Grand Prix...
Lewis Hamilton says it was 'hugely satisfying' to close the gap to Red Bull during Friday's practices for the Australian Grand Prix.
Mercedes made a solid start to the weekend with both Hamilton and his team-mate Nico Rosberg mixing it up at the top of the timesheets.
The duo eventually finished seventh and third respectively with Rosberg just four-tenths adrift of Sebastian Vettel while Hamilton was still within a second of the Red Bull racer's pace.
The team's results have boosted Hamilton's confidence although the 28-year-old was quick to downplay talk of a top-three finish come Sunday.
"The real thing is that we are competitive. I am massively excited to be up there. To be as competitive as we are today is a real plus," he said.
"It's too early to say if a podium is possible. Red Bull are quick, the Ferraris are quick, and Lotus are up there. I'm not sure what is happening with the McLarens but I'm sure they will fix it because they are a brilliant team.
"We're just going to take it one step at a time. But it has been a really positive day. To be that close to the Red Bull is hugely satisfying."
The day, though, was not without its issues as the Brit's running was cut short when he crashed in the final minutes of second practice.
Marks in the gravel outlined Hamilton's journey into the barriers as he went straight on at Turn 6.
And although Hamilton initially thought the crash was his fault, he was later informed that it was the result of splitter damage.
"I had separation of the front splitter, so it was pushed right up underneath and touching the underneath of the chassis," he revealed. "I lost a lot of front end. I went into Turn 6, turned in and nothing really happened, I just went straight on.
"I was complaining of shed-loads of understeer as I was beginning my long run. I came in and asked for three holes in the front wing, which is quite a lot. As they did that, they changed tyres and I went back out. I was braking, turned in and it just didn't turn.
"I thought to myself, 'what an idiot', but when I got back they explained to me that the front of the bib underneath the chassis was broken."
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With the November 2 voting day quickly approaching, the ASPCA is currently on the ground in Missouri educating voters on Prop B—and working hard to get the vote out! Also known as the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act, Prop B aims to raise the standard of care for dogs in Missouri's commercial breeding facilities. If passed, this landmark legislation would have revolutionary implications on puppy mill operations across the country.
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Team Lotus
Constructors' championship 2010: 10th
Lotus was the best of the new teams last season by some distance. New for 2011 are Renault engines along with gearboxes and hydraulics from Red Bull Racing.
While the naming row with Group Lotus (now sponsoring the Renault team) rumbles on off-track, technical director Mike Gascoyne and team principal Tony Fernandes will be looking to battle in the midfield on it.
The Lotus reserve driver is Karun Chandhok of India.
20 Jarno Trulli (age 36, Italian, 238 Grand Prix starts)
Trulli has been around almost as long as Melbourne has been an F1 destination – the Italian's first race here was in 1997, and only Rubens Barrichello has competed in more races at Albert Park than Trulli's 14.
On the front row here in 2005, he finished a remarkable third in 2009 after starting from the pit lane. He failed to finish eight times in his debut year with Lotus.
2010 season: no points, 21st – best result 13th in Japan.
21 Heikki Kovalainen (age 29, Finnish, 71 Grand Prix starts)
The Finn had stints with Renault and McLaren before heading to the other end of the pit lane last year. Kovalainen was generally the quicker Lotus driver in 2010, and the first of Trulli's teammates ever to out-qualify the Italian at Monaco – a feat acknowledged with a bottle of wine from Jarno's own vineyard. Kovalainen was third on the grid at Albert Park and finished fifth in 2008, while he came 13th here last season.
2010 season: no points, 20th – best result 12th in Japan.
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Neoclassical economic theory in contrast predicts that unions are not needed. Competition among firms for workers ensures that labor get's its marginal product. Social Democrats believe this is naive.
There is simple and powerful evidence that the Social Democratic theory is wrong and the neoclassical theory is correct.
I have plotted the share of workers that are covered by collective bargaining agreements. This is better than the share of workers that are members of unions. In some countries, such as France, few workers are actually members of unions, but unions have the power to determine contracts for workers that are not members. There are huge differences across countries. In Sweden and France 90% of workers are covered by collective union agreements. In the U.S and Japan only 15% of workers have their wages determined by unions.
I also plot the share of national factor costs that goes to labor (as wages and compensations). What you will notice is that this does not vary systematic across countries.
The way the economy gets divided between capitalists and workers is virtually identical in weak union countries such as the U.S as it is in countries with powerful unions, such as France and Sweden.
If anything, American workers with weak unions get a bigger share of the cake compared to European workers with strong unions. Due to high labor costs, European workers have to some extent been replaced by machines.
Italian workers get slightly less than other countries. The reason I believe is that they have a high share of self-employed, which does not fit nice in the capital-labor divide.
So are unions useless? Not entirely. Unions can raise the wage of some workers, but not at the expense of capital, but at the expense of consumers (mainly other workers), or perhaps single "rent" earning industries (such as mining or years ago American auto). This is good and well for those few workers, but does not work as a large scale redistribution program, since workers are just transferring resources from other workers.
Second, Unions seem to be better able to extract rent within the class of workers, from high skilled to low skilled workers, than they can do with capital, which is very responsive to returns. If capital earnings go down, investments in capital goes down, or is perhaps re-located to other countries. In contrast I.Q. and education seem less elastic in supply, so they can be taxed more by unions.
This simple graph can tell us a lot about the economy, and is a powerful argument against the world-view of the left.
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Interesting. What are the sources for the two sets of data?ReplyDelete
Both OECD, labor share from OECD productivity database, and union coverage from a OECD report on growth.ReplyDelete
Could minimum wage laws be playing a role here too? I am told that many of the high trade union countries dispense with them, since most employees are covered by a collective agreement.ReplyDelete
Yes, Sweden has the highest effective minimum wages in the world, even though there is no legal one. But even including the minimum wage there is no effect on distribution between capital and labor.ReplyDelete
Seems they are taking the minimum wage rent from other workers, not from capital.
Yeah - like the share of labour costs in the Finnish paper industry is about 5%, they are 100% unionized and that proves that it´s not a good idea to unionize.ReplyDelete
In reality paper mill workers are among the highest paid industrial workers in Finland, possibly in the world. The percentages just say that this work is very highly automated, only a few workers are needed.
Can you explain why in the aggregate Finish workers get the same share of national output as workers is much less unionnized countries?
The "labor share" includes management salaries, and they arrange to keep what ever is left after bargaining down the people who actually do the work. The commonality of interests of the management class (including union management and middleman financiers) generally avoids competing for capital by cutting total management salaries - the workers have less power, so they get less. The truth is swept under the rug by reporting "labor" as including management salaries. Who does the accounting, after all?ReplyDelete
There are other problems with the "labor share" metric. What are apparently small differences in share are really much larger than they at first appear, similar to gross employment rates which shift by only a percent or two even while unemployment shifts by a factor of 3. Share of total factor costs does not account for the increases in productivity correlated with unions and the benefits they have made standard. (See the French and German hourly productivity numbers, for example.) Even with low rates of unionization, the standards set for the whole market have positive effects - no 14-hour days for poverty wages, compensation when the job takes your leg or your life (and without which the management would have no market force restraining them from behaving as they did in 19th century coal mines.) There are too many confounding factors for your analysis to be meaningful.
A better measure would be net private-sector non-management hourly incomes (minus all taxes including sales/VAT, union dues, net of NPV of lifetime transfer payments and social insurance) as a percentage of private-sector GDP per capita. Even that doesn't account for some crucial things. The insurance value of not having to worry about the sort of destitution that often happens in the US is considerable in log-utility - a certainty of that first $12000 is worth more than the next $144M, in very real terms. Knowing that your job won't be shipped to China and your pension won't be looted so the CEO can cash out also has a big insurance value. The intangible benefits of a 35-hour workweek and 5 weeks of vacation also go beyond what shows up in the numbers.
And another thing - "capital" doesn't run things - management does, and they take most of the increase (which is ultimately entirely created by intellectual and creative capital - mostly the inventions and designs of those with high IQs), and the parasites in finance get most of the rest. The savers of earned money - the true source of financial capital - are mostly middle class people, (not the rentiers in law, medicine, insurance, real estate, finance and management), and they actually get less than nothing after risk, tax, inflation and fees.
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You'll know that aliens have commandeered my body on the day you hear me say that romance is just for the young. I have been, am now and always will be a hopeless romantic.
And you know what? So is practically everyone else. Some of us hide it beneath a curmudgeonly exterior. Others are simply clueless about dates: We mean to do something special for Valentine's Day but seem constantly astonished when Feb. 14 rolls around.
What most people fail to recognize, I think, are those "random acts of romance" that make their partners true, not just seasonal, romantics. Anytime someone remembers something you like, for example, then gets it for you — that's a romantic act!
But these feats of memory don't need to be material. Remembering to ask your partner to sit closer to you, or taking his or her hand in yours at a dinner party, counts as an Act of High Romance.
You don't have to send roses — but if you decide to go the floral route, find out in advance what color blooms she or he prefers. The gestures that will linger in a lover's memory are those that prove you appreciate, and celebrate, your partner's uniqueness.
Some of you have observed multiple (my code word for "40") Valentine's Days together and will be perfectly content to commemorate the day with a box of chocolates (good ones, please) grabbed on the way home. But what if your partner has higher hopes for the holiday?
If you want to avoid a puppy-dog look of disappointment, you can't go wrong with a romantic getaway. I'm not talking about just the getaway itself, mind you: You're sure to enchant your partner when you reveal you picked a locale he or she loves — and that you've already done all the planning yourself.
If you're the logistically challenged type, here are some tips for pulling off that perfect romantic retreat:
Leave it to the pros. Call up that nice hotel downtown and ask for the concierge. Reserve a room and ask them to make it special. They've heard this request before, so trust them — they'll make it happen.
Be a local tourist. Find the highest-rated bed-and-breakfast near you; when you call to book your stay, get a recommendation for the best dinner spot nearby. Romance accomplished!
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This recipe, as written, serves at least 8, not 4. No wonder the nutritional info was sky-high for calories, fat and carbs. Baked oatmeal is a favorite breakfast or mid-day snack for everyone in my family. My changes: 1/4 cup Splenda and 1/4 cup brown sugar (1 cup of sugar is way too much), 1/4 cup melted butter and 1/2 cup applesauce, 3/4 cup raisins, add 1/4 tsp cloves, 1/4 cup oat bran and 1/2 cup chopped pecans. I only bake it for 25-30 minutes at 350. Just right. Not dry. Baked oatmeal is great as a "breakfast-on-the-go" for anyone who doesn't have time to sit down and eat breakfast before going to school or work. A square of it can be eaten cold or nuked in the microwave to warm it up a bit and then, you're out the door. I like to cut a piece in half and have it with a cup of coffee or tea around 3 PM. So Good!!!
I make this frequently. We love it. I vary the recipe each time slightly. Instead of cramberries, I have put in cherries, blueberries, chopped apples, drained canned peaches or fresh when in season. I also use olive oil or canola oil, eliminate the butter and add applesauce, and decrease the sugar by 1/2 to make it healthier.
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very yummy, i used half the brown sugar, soy milk instead of regular milk, 1/2 c applesauce instead of the butter and raisins instead of cranberries. delicious
This is one of my all-time favorite recipes! I had something similar when I went to the PA Amish country and changed up this recipe a bit to be more like that one.
I use 3 tsp cinnamon instead of 2 tsp. I also use fresh or frozen blueberries (whatever is on hand) and put 1/2 cup on the bottom of my pan and 1/3 - 1/2 cup mixed in with the batter. This helps it be more moist and tastes so good! We also like this served warm with some milk poured over it.
Overall, a great recipe and is wonderful for when you have guests over. I have also made these into muffins by adding 3/4 - 1 cup of flour to the batter. Enjoy! We sure do!
I just moved to Pennsylvania (Lancaster County, Amish area) and this recipe is an old old favorite of my husbands family. The card reads by Marge Weaver, 1946. lol Cool huh? Only thing is, it calls for 2 tsp of Baking Soda, not powder. Sometimes instead of cranberries we do raisins and nuts, or during the summer, dried strawberries, dried pineapple or even dried papaya chunks. Layed out in a 13x9 pan, it is done a little crispier and used with milk as cereal, or in a couple small 3x8 pans, as a deep dish goodness. Really wonderful stuff.
We enjoyed this. However, I had to cut the sugar way back to 1/3 c. When I saw that it called for a full cup of sugar I almost gagged -- it would be so overwhelmingly sweet (more of a dessert like another reviewer said) with that much. You'd be eating 1/4 c. sugar for breakfast! (It actually made more like 6 servings, but even at that, it would still be almost 3 tablespoons of sugar per serving)
Anyway, with the lower sugar it was a nice alternative to everyday oatmeal. It baked up nicely and we've been snacking on the leftovers. Thanks for the recipe!
This was the first time I made baked oatmeal. I had it for a group of ladies I had over for a Prayer Connection and everyone said they really enjoyed it. Then 2 days later I had my Sister-In-Law (a long time fan of baked oatmeal) and a friend over for some leftovers. My Sister-In-Law said it was the best baked oatmeal she ever had.
It was nice and sweet with the brown sugar, and the cranberries just made it a little tart also. I will definitely make it again.
It froze well and I just thawed it out and popped it in the microwave.
All 6 of my children LOVED this recipe. It turned out like a soft granola bar. I tried some of the suggestions in the other reviews. We used 1/2 cup brown sugar instead of the cup. We used 1/2 cup applesauce instead of the butter. We substituted soy milk for the milk. We added golden raisins instead of cranberries. So, basically it is a very versatile recipe.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 393
Calories from Fat: 138
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Men's tennis returns to action at No. 11 Georgia on Wednesday
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After opening the season with one of the most difficult schedules in the country, the road does not get any easier for the ETSU men's tennis team as they hit the road and take on No. 11 Georgia, Wednesday afternoon at the Lindsey Hopkins Indoor Facility.
The Bucs enter the mid-week clash at 1-3 on the season following a 7-0 sweep at the hand of top-ranked Virginia on Jan. 29. Each ETSU opponent thus far has been ranked nationally by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA). The Bucs' lone win of the season was a 6-1 decision over 50th-ranked Binghamton on Jan. 28.
Despite the 1-3 overall record to start the season, the Bucs have moved up two spots to No. 49 in the ITA rankings. ETSU junior
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Robin Akser
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(Asuncion, Paraguay) have been solid for the Bucs in doubles action. The duo has earned two straight victories at the No. 3 position. Those two wins were against top-ranked Virginia and No. 50 Binghamton.
Georgia enters the match with a 4-1 record overall; however, the Bulldogs are coming off a loss to No. 4 Ohio State over the weekend. The Bulldogs are 4-0 at home which includes wins against No. 53 Clemson, No. 55 Oklahoma State, No. 20 North Carolina and No. 60 USC Upstate.
Georgia senior Javier Garrapiz leads a handful of Bulldogs ranked in the ITA singles rankings at No. 13, followed by teammates Sadio Doumbia (No. 47), Wil Spencer (No. 53), and Hernus Pieters (No. 119).
Georgia also has two teams ranked in doubles; with Garrapiz and Pieters sitting at No. 14 and the pairing of Doumbia and junior Ignacio Taboada ranked No. 23.
Georgia is 5-0 all-time against the Bucs and includes a 7-0 victory last season.
Following the Georgia match, the Bucs will return to Tennessee and take on Appalachian State, Saturday afternoon. The match will take place at the Bristol Tennis Center and is set for 10:30 a.m.
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Old City of Dubrovnik
Old City of Dubrovnik
The 'Pearl of the Adriatic', situated on the Dalmatian coast, became an important Mediterranean sea power from the 13th century onwards. Although severely damaged by an earthquake in 1667, Dubrovnik managed to preserve its beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains. Damaged again in the 1990s by armed conflict, it is now the focus of a major restoration programme co-ordinated by UNESCO.
Vieille ville de Dubrovnik
Sur une presqu'île de la côte dalmate, la « perle de l'Adriatique » est devenue une importante puissance maritime méditerranéenne à partir du XIIIe siècle. Bien que sévèrement endommagée par un tremblement de terre en 1667, Dubrovnik a pu préserver ses beaux monuments, églises, monastères, palais et fontaines de style gothique, Renaissance et baroque. De nouveau endommagée dans les années 1990 lors du conflit armé dans la région, la ville fait l'objet d'un grand programme de restauration coordonné par l'UNESCO.
مدينة دوبروفنيك القديمة
على شبه جزيرة من ساحل دالماتيا، استحالت "درّة الأدرياتيكي" قوّةً بحريّةً متوسطيّةً كبيرةً بدءاً من القرن الثالث عشر. مع أنّ دوبروفينك تضررت نتيجة زلزال وقع عام 1667، إلاّ أنّها تمكّنت من المحافطة على تحفها الجميلة وكنائسها وأديرتها وقصورها وينابيعها ذات الطراز القوطي والنهضوي والباروكي. وتضررت المنطقة مجدداً في التسعينات نتيجة النزاع المسلّح في المنطقة فأستُهل لحينه برنامج إعادة الترميم بالتنسيق مع اليونسكو.
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这座古城位于达尔马提亚海岸(Dalmatian coast),有"亚得里亚海明珠"之称,从13世纪开始就成为地中海的一支重要海上力量。虽然在1667年的地震中遭到严重损坏,杜布罗夫尼克仍保留了其美丽的哥特式、文艺复兴式和巴洛克式的教堂、修道院、宫殿和喷泉。20世纪90年代古城又在武装冲突中遭到损毁。现在联合国教科文组织以其为重点协调组织了一项重大修复计划,对其进行修复。
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Старый город в Дубровнике
"Жемчужина Адриатики", расположенная на далматинском побережье, являлась важной политической силой на Средиземноморье начиная с XIII в. Дубровник, хотя и сильно пострадавший при землетрясении 1667 г., сохранил свои прекрасные готические, ренесcансные и барочные церкви, монастыри, дворцы и фонтаны. Вновь пострадавший в 1990-х гг. в вооруженном конфликте, город восстанавливается в рамках большой реставрационной программы, координируемой ЮНЕСКО.
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Ciudad vieja de Dubrovnik
Edificada en una península de la costa dálmata, la "Perla del Adriático" fue una importante potencia marítima mediterránea desde el siglo XIII. A pesar de los graves estragos provocados por un terremoto ocurrido en 1667, Dubrovnik ha conservado sus hermosos monumentos –iglesias, monasterios, palacios y fuentes– de estilo gótico, renacentista y barroco. Tras haber sufrido daños considerables durante el conflicto bélico que azotó la región en el decenio de 1990, la ciudad se ha beneficiado de un importante programa de restauración coordinado por la UNESCO.
source: UNESCO/ERI
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Oude stad van Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik werd in de eerste helft van de 7e eeuw door een groep vluchtelingen uit Epidaurum gesticht en wordt de 'Parel van de Adriatische Zee' genoemd. De stad ligt aan de Dalmatische kust en werd vanaf de 13e eeuw een belangrijke mediterrane macht. Hoewel Dubrovnik zwaar beschadigd raakte door een aardbeving in 1667 is men erin geslaagd om de prachtige gotische, renaissance en barokke kerken, kloosters, paleizen en fonteinen te behouden. De oude stad raakte in de jaren negentig van de twintigste eeuw beschadigd door gewapende conflicten. UNESCO coördineert een groot restauratieprogramma.
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The 'Pearl of the Adriatic', on the Dalmatian coast, was an important Mediterranean sea power from the 13th century onwards. Although severely damaged by an earthquake in 1667, Dubrovnik managed to preserve its beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains.
Dubrovnik was founded in the first half of the 7th century by a group of refugees from Epidaurum, who established their settlement at the island and named it Laus. The Latin name Ragusa (Rausa), in use until the 15th century, originated from the rock (Lat. lausa = rock). Opposite that location, at the foot of Srđ Mountain, the Slavs developed their own settlement under the name of Dubrovnik, derived from the Croatian word dubrava, which means oak woods. When the channel that separated these two settlements was filled in the 12th century they were united. From the time of its establishment the town was under the protection of the Byzantine Empire; after the Fourth Crusade the city came under the sovereignty of Venice (1205-1358), and by the Treaty of Zadar in 1358 it became part of the Hungarian-Croatian Kingdom, when it was effectively a republican free state that reached its peak in the 15th and 16th centuries. An economic crisis in Mediterranean shipping and, more particularly, a catastrophic earthquake on April 1667 that levelled most of the public buildings, destroyed the well-being of the Republic. This powerful earthquake came as a turning point in the city's development.
Dubrovnik is a remarkably well-preserved example of a late-medieval walled city, with a regular street layout. Among the outstanding medieval, Renaissance and Baroque monuments within the magnificent fortifications and the monumental gates to the city are the Town Hall (now the Rector's Palace), dating from the 11th century; the Franciscan Monastery (completed in the 14th century, but now largely Baroque in appearance) with its imposing church; the extensive Dominican Monastery; the cathedral (rebuilt after the 1667 earthquake); the customs house (Sponza), the eclectic appearance of which reveals the fact that it is the work of several hands over many years; and a number of other Baroque churches, such as that of St Blaise (patron saint of the city).
The original World Heritage site consisted solely of the defences and the intra-mural city. It was later extended to include the Pile medieval industrial suburb, a planned development of the 15th century, and the Lovrijenac Fortress, located on a cliff, which was probably begun as early as the 11th century, but owes its present appearance to the 15th and 16th centuries. Also included were the Lazarets, built in the early 17th century to house potential plague-carriers from abroad, the late 15th-century Kase moles, built to protect the port against south-easterly gales, and the Revelin Fortress, dating from 1449, which was built to command the town moat on its northern side.
The island of Lokrum lies to the south-east of Dubrovnik, some 500 m from the coast. In 1023 it became a Benedictine abbey, the first of several in the Republic of Dubrovnik. It was continually enlarged in succeeding centuries, passing to the Congregation of St Justina of Padua in the late 15th century, when a new monastery was built in Gothic-Renaissance style to the south of the ruins of the Benedictine establishment. During their occupation of the island in the early 19th century the French began work on the construction of the Fort Royal Fortress, which was completed by the Austrians in the 1830s. In 1859 Archduke Maximilian of Austria (later Emperor of Mexico) bought the island with the intention of building a villa in classical style on the ruins of the Benedictine abbey, but only a small part of this work was completed.Source: UNESCO/CLT/WHC
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The proposed extension to the west of the old city includes part of the Pile suburb, with the Brsalje plateau. It marks the point where a major road entered the Roman town that preceded medieval Dubrovnik, and archaeological excavations have revealed the presence there of a Palaeochristian basilica, as well as medieval cemeteries. The Lovrijenac Fortress, located on a cliff, is first mentioned in a document of 1301, but its defensive importance is such that it must have been built much earlier (as early as the 11th century according to some scholars). The fortress owes its present appearance to the 15th and 16th centuries.
The Pile suburb was a planned development of the 15th century, around a clearly defined industrial zone dating back to the 13th century. It was devoted to tanning and leather-working, the casting of cannon, soap manufacture,etc - activities which, for reasons of hygiene and security, were placed outside the walls but within the protection of the fortress. In the early 15th century an important dyeing industry developed in the area, and this was followed by other industries, such as glass-making, bell-casting, and weaving.
These industrial operations led to the construction of workers' houses, and the settlement had its own Church of St George, dating back to the 14th century but rebuilt in its present form in 1590. The Pile suburb has retained its original character, although some changes resulted from the building in the late 19th century of a new road linking Pile with Gruz and passing outside the ramparts of the medieval town. The area known as Iza Grada (Behind the city) lies outside the northern part of the ramparts, and has remained an open space, for defensive reasons, throughout the town I s history. The road joining Pile and Gruz marks its northern boundary.
On the eastern side of the old city lies Ploce, which has served as the centre for trade with the hinterland for centuries. The area proposed for the extension of the World Heritage Site lies to the south of the main road and includes the Lazarets and the Revelin Fortress.
The Kase moles were built around 1485 on the plans of paskoje Milicevic, the most famous Ragusan engineer of the Renaissance period, to protect the port against south-easterly gales while at the same time improving the facilities for controlling vessels approaching the town.
The building of the Lazarets began in 1627 and they were completed in 1648. Their siting at the eastern entrance to the city was practical: this is where traders and travellers would approach Dubrovnik from potentially plague-ridden parts of central Europe or the Orient. They have preserved their original appearance to a remarkable degree.
The Revelin Fortress, built to command the town moat on its northern side, dates from 1449, though its present appearance is that of the 16th century, when it was remodelled by the architect Antonio Ferramolino di Bergamo.
The island of Lokrum lies to the south-east of Dubrovnik, some 500 m from the coast. In 1023 it became a Benedictine abbey, the first of several in the Republic of Dubrovnik. The monastic complex (and especially the Church of the Virgin Mary, destroyed by the earthquake of 1667 and not rebuilt) was continually enlarged in succeeding centuries. Following the reform of the Benedictine Order in the later 15th century, the monastery passed to the Congregation of St Justina of Padua, which was responsible for the building of a new monastery in Gothic-Renaissance style to the south of the ruins of the Benedictine establishment.
During their occupation of the island in the early 19th century the French began work on the construction of the Fort Royal Fortress, which was completed by the Austrians in the 1830s. In 1859 Archduke Maximilian of Austria (later Emperor of Mexico) bought the island with the intention of building a villa in classical style on the ruins of the Benedictine abbey, but only a small part of this work was completed.Source: Advisory Body Evaluation
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- World Heritage Committee Removes Old City of Dubrovnik and Wieliczka Salt Mine from its List of Endangered Sites Tuesday, December 1, 1998
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