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The country celebrated its independence last week, but a local institution hopes everyone celebrates U.S. veterans every day.
The Maryland Veterans Memorial Museum at 11000 Crain Highway in Newburg is open noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The museum showcases memorabilia and artifacts from all branches of the military and all wars the U.S. has engaged in.
"The very first [exhibit] that we have is our 'Missing in Action' table," said Larry Abell, president of the museum and a veteran of the Vietnam War. "Waiting for the return of the missing [soldiers]."
The table sits in the lobby of the museum with a chair and a place setting. Abell said that the exhibit is symbolic. The round table represents everlasting concern for the fallen and missing. The white tablecloth signifies the U.S.'s purity, and the single red rose in a vase is a reminder of the life of each fallen soldier and their loved ones.
The Department of Veterans Affairs donated replicas of veterans' tombstones.
Also in the lobby, donated by the Southern Maryland delegation to the General Assembly, are a Maryland state seal, a Maryland state flag and a U.S. flag.
On the wall in the lobby are reproductions of the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, donated by the Library of Congress.
"We basically kind of thought this was the beginning of our country, so we kind of wanted to emphasize those things here," Abell said.
The museum's two primary exhibits are on the War of 1812, because of the ongoing 200th anniversary, and the Civil War, because of the 150th anniversary of its start, Abell said.
The War of 1812 exhibit, which Abell said is the museum's most popular exhibit, is a timeline of events leading up to and during the war.
Military uniforms are displayed throughout the museum. Abell said that the museum is working toward having a uniform from each war. Most recently acquired were uniforms from World War I and the Afghanistan War.
The museum seeks to honor diversity in the military. Exhibits are devoted to the contributions of American Indians, African-American cavalry soldiers who served against American Indians on the Great Plains — Buffalo Soldiers — and women in the military. In the American Indian exhibit, visitors can learn about Ira Hayes from the Pima tribe, who was one of the Marines to raise the flag at Iwo Jima in 1945.
"What we tried to do is we tried to be sensitive to diversity for a number of reasons," Abell said. "Because we want everybody to feel included in what we are doing. It's easy to find the traditional things, but it's much harder to pull together the diverse things."
A mix of items are on display at the museum, including a tribute to the astronauts of Apollo XI who landed on the moon in 1969; a diagram of the history of famous U.S. flags, such as the Texas Republic flag; and proclamations of the death of a World War I soldier signed by the presidents of the U.S. and France.
Private James A. Oliver served in World War I. Abell said his descendants in Virginia and Charles County donated the proclamations. Oliver did not make it to battle, Abell said. He was killed when a fellow soldier was cleaning his gun in their bunks and the gun discharged.
Recently, a seat from Air Force One from when Ronald Reagan was president was donated to the museum, along with napkins, plates and matchboxes. The plane now is Air Force Two and flies Vice President Joe Biden.
"If you look around, we have a little bit of everything," Abell said.
Abell said that the plan is to have a base of exhibits that always remain in the museum and a few that rotate in and out. Outdoor exhibits might someday include a retired jet plane from Patuxent River Naval Air Station and a tank. Abell also hopes to hold activities outside the museum, such as antique auto shows and military parades.
A lecture series is conducted every second Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the museum.
The second most popular exhibit is about the history of Glasva School, including photos of alumni and the original building.
The museum, in the former Glasva Elementary School, opened in May after a more than 10-year struggle by volunteers, local government and community members to make it happen. The museum pays the county $1 per year for use of the building and property.
"We've always believed, if you believed, you could achieve," said Marie Halter, executive secretary and historian for the museum's board. "And there were people that didn't believe that, but we all believed it and look what we've done here."
If you go
The Maryland Veterans Memorial Museum is open noon-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and selected holidays.
Donations are welcome in the form of military artifacts, cash and checks.
Go to www.mdvets.cc.

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A boy with no family tries to recruit one in this charming light drama. A ten-year-old gypsy boy who calls himself Mondo (Ovidiu Balan) wanders into the French community of Nice. Travelling on his own with no parents or relatives, Mondo makes his way through the sunny, sea-side community, meeting friendly strangers and startling folks with the question, Would you like to adopt me? While Mondo doesn't find a new family right away, he leads a charmed life in Nice, where fate brings good things his way, and he wins a handful of new friends: a charming magician and high-wire artist (Philippe Petit) who hires Mondo as his helper; a woman from Vietnam (Pierrette Fesch) who gives the boy a place to stay; a fisherman (Maurice Maurin) who teaches Mondo the alphabet with the beach as his blackboard; and Dadi (Jerry Smith), a homeless man who knows how to get by on his own. However, Mondo knows that not every adult is his ally, as he evades policemen whose ideas about a young boy getting along without parents are different than his own. Mondo was based on a novel by noted French author J.M.G. Le Clezio, and it was the first of his works to be adapted for the screen.~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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"Pork Chops with a delicious, light gravy. Great to eat with mashed potatoes too!"
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1 tablespoon
boneless pork chops
seasoned pepper to taste
seasoned salt to taste
3 tablespoons
all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons
sour cream
1/4 cup
1 tablespoon
all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon
lemon juice
1 tablespoon
I was actually surprised that these were so good. Some of the reviews were less than stellar but I liked how easy it was so I tried it. Followed the recipe pretty closely, except I found that I was out of honey so I used pancake syrup (imagine that!) and it worked out just fine. I was going to double the gravy but that turned out not to be needed; there was plenty. I may have added about 5 minutes to the cooking time to make sure the chops were cooked through. Very good and used ingredients I usually have on hand. Thanks!!...10/15/08 an update: I have to take back what I said about there being plenty of gravy. The last two times I made this I doubled the gravy. It's so good that my son smothers everything on his plate with it! ....Okay, one last update....I promise!: I make this about once a week now (usually with the original honey instead of the syrup I substituted once)) and have been adding just a few drops of Gravy Master to the gravy....looks more appetizing that way.
Well, I don't know what I did wrong but this didn't even make it to the table. The gravy was truly horrible - unpleasant taste, looked awful, and it had a gluey sticky texture. Not recommended. Sorry.
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tried this and loved it---my husband usually only likes his pork chops crispy fried, so I thought this may end up to soft for him -- but after I fried the chops and let them simmer they still had a good "fried" coating.
I think that the gravy for this dish,was very unappetizing. I would not recommend this much at all.
This recipe was great. We used lemon pepper and california style garlic salt instead of seasoned salt and pepper. We doubled the gravy as well. This also went great with garlic mashed potatoes with the gravy. If you prefer wine with your meal, we had Beringer's Chardonney.
My husband and I loved this recipe. I followed the recipe closely with the following exceptions: I used soy milk instead of milk(we do not drink milk) and I used the leftover flour from dredging the pork which amounted to only about a half tablespoon. The combo of lemon and honey which sounds "different" was very tasty. I will definitely make it again.
We really enjoyed this, and will make again for sure. Quick and painless, but tasty. I simmered about twice as long on very low heat and it came out a bit better I felt than the first time.
This has become a family favorite. From my brother who likes everything to my son who likes almost nothing. I find that I like to double the sauce to dress up the side dishes.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Pork Chops with Delicious Gravy
Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 205
Calories from Fat: 93
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As Edgers watched dozens of mediocre bands reuniting, he began to wonder why his beloved Kinks couldn't get back together. And then he began a one-man campaign to convince the band to reform.
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Endomysial Antibodies (IgA), Serum
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Circulating IgA endomysial antibodies are present in 70% to 80% of patients with dermatitis herpetiformis or celiac disease, and in nearly all such patients who have high grade gluten-sensitive enteropathy and are not adhering to a gluten-free diet.
For your convenience, we recommend utilizing cascade testing for celiac disease. Cascade testing ensures that testing proceeds in an algorithmic fashion. The following cascades are available; select the appropriate one for your specific patient situation. Algorithms for the cascade tests are available in Special Instructions.
-CDCOM / Celiac Disease Comprehensive Cascade: complete testing including HLA DQ
-CDSP / Celiac Disease Serology Cascade: complete testing excluding HLA DQ
-CDGF / Celiac Disease Gluten-Free Cascade: for patients already adhering to a gluten-free diet
To order individual tests, see Celiac Disease Diagnostic Testing Algorithm in Special Instructions.
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Diagnosis of dermatitis herpetiformis and celiac disease
Monitoring adherence to gluten-free diet in patients with dermatitis herpetiformis and celiac disease
Because of the high specificity of endomysial antibodies for celiac disease, the test may obviate the need for multiple small bowel biopsies to verify the diagnosis. This may be particularly advantageous in the pediatric population, including the evaluation of children with failure to thrive.
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
The finding of IgA-endomysial antibodies (EMA) is highly specific for dermatitis herpetiformis or celiac disease.
The titer of IgA-EMA generally correlates with the severity of gluten-sensitive enteropathy.
If patients strictly adhere to a gluten-free diet, the titer of IgA-EMA should begin to decrease within 6 to 12 months of onset of dietary therapy.
Occasionally, the staining results cannot be reliably interpreted as positive or negative because of strong smooth muscle staining, weak EMA staining or other factors; in this case, the results will be recorded as "indeterminate." In this setting, further testing with measurement of TTGA / Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG) Antibody, IgA, Serum and IGA / Immunoglobulin A (IgA), Serum levels are recommended.
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
A negative result (absence of circulating IgA-endomysial antibodies) does not exclude the diagnosis of dermatitis herpetiformis or celiac disease.
Patients with mild gluten-sensitive enteropathy may have a negative result.
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
Report includes presence and titer of circulating IgA endomysial antibodies.
Negative in normal individuals; also negative in dermatitis herpetiformis or celiac disease patients adhering to gluten-free diet. See Results of IF Testing* in Cutaneous Immunofluorescence Testing in Special Instructions.
Clinical References Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
1. Peters MS, McEvoy MT: IgA antiendomysial antibodies in dermatitis herpetiformis. J Am Acad Dermatol 1989;21:1225-1231
2. Chorzelski TP, Buetner EH, Sulej J, et al: IgA anti-endomysium antibody: a new immunological marker of dermatitis herpetiformis and coeliac disease. Br J Dermatol 1984;111:395-402
3. Kapuscinska A, Zalewski T, Chorzelski TP, et al: Disease specificity and dynamics of changes in IgA class anti-endomysial antibodies in celiac disease. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr1984;6:529-534


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April 15, 2003, 07:43:40 PM »
Good review, but no surprises in the noise department. It seems the general perception that the 14n is a noisy camera still holds true. The point that noise is often worse than it need be due to the user's unfamiliarity with Photodesk and other noise reducing software, is really a separate issue. All photos can be improved in all sorts of ways if the user has the skill, the patience and the time, and any post processing noise reduction techniques applied to the 14n can also be applied to any digital image to produce at least some improvement.
What I find the most disturbing is the implication that noise in the shadows could still be unacceptable at ISO 80 in certain high contrast or low light situations.
Once again there's no comparison between the 14n and 1Ds with both cameras set at ISO 100 and 200.
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April 16, 2003, 10:00:42 AM »
Actually based on what I have seen on both Michael's review and Rob's more so Rob's, the 14n and 1ds in regards to noise are closer than I had originally thought.
My 1ds is far from clean, in fact even at 100 ISO I can still pull noise, especially in blue skies. Enough noise that I often need to use Neat Image.
Others seem to have much better 1ds cameras in regards to the higher ISO's. In Rob's review, you can look at a ISO 400 shot he took of a sky line at evening. My camera couldn't do that, that cleanly. In fact my ISO 200 would be very close to that, but not my 400.
The issue I don't like on the 14n, besides some of the body design issues, is that you can't turn off noise reduction. From Rob's review you can clearly see the effect of the noise reduction, the abstract look, or brushed look like I have commented on before.
The 1ds has many more ISO options, but if you can't use them in everyday work, what good are they.
Also I haven't sent in my camera to Canon as I am already sure the answer will be "within specs". Common.
However there have been plenty of other posts in regards to noise in the images.
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April 16, 2003, 04:14:10 PM »
I can't comment on the problem that Paul may be having with his Canon 1Ds but I have extensively used 2 different bodies; the one I tested in September and October, and the one that I've owned since November 2002, and both have been exceedingly noise free at ISO 100 - 400. Essentially noise is nonexistant at these speeds. At 800 and 1000 it's there, but not serious.
I also have seen prints made with at least 5 other 1Ds bodies owned by friends and folks that have come on my workshops, and all had very similar characteristics.
The only camera I've ever seen with better hgih ISO noise characteristics is the Canon 10D.
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I understand outside temperatures can affect performance of the sensor. Is it hot whet you are?
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Congratulations on an excellent web site for those interested in astronomy! Very informative. But I'm puzzled by the D30/1Ds comparison of shots of Trapezium. You describe the D30 as being 'hopelessly-too-noisy-for-faint-fuzzies'. And indeed, the 1Ds shot looks a hundred times better than the D30 crop.
Either you're pulling rabbits out of the hat or I'm missing some crucial point. (Both perhaps). There have been reports on this web site of D30/14n comparisons at the pixel level. It seems a D30 pixel (after in-camera processing of course) is less noisy than a 14n pixel. BLJ has pointed out that perceived noise is dependent upon the final enlargement and that images with more pixels, even though they be comprised of noisier pixels, might actually look less noisy because of the random nature of noise. (At least that's what I think he meant, but I've yet to see a practical, side by side comparison, so I can't get a measure of this.)
However, the Canon stable of DSLRs appear to be all equally noise-free, with subtle differences at certain ISO settings. The 1Ds , for example, has lower noise at the higher ISO settings as well as lower noise at long exposures of several seconds, but I've got the impression these improvements, whilst noticeable, are still relatively marginal.
Your Trapezium comparison of the D30 and 1Ds shows a chasm of a difference, yet the centre of interest is the same size. The over all image of the 1Ds is much larger, as you would expect, but the detail is the same size. I can't make sense of this comparison. Can you elaborate, please.
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April 22, 2003, 12:32:34 AM »
Ray, both the D30 and the 1Ds images are 1:1 crops, nowhere near full-frame. The 1Ds image shows more of the nebula simply because it had a longer effective exposure. Unless I have cocked up somewhere the detail should look roughly similar is size (D30 pixels are 9.5 microns square, 1Ds 8.8 microns). Noise behaviour in these cameras is very different depending on exposure lengths. For astrophotography one needs both high ISO and loooong exposures. For landscapes we are talking about exposures that are well under a second long. For landscapes thermal noise should be almost a non-issue. Though if you shoot at 45 to 50 degree C (I do, it's hot here!) you do see a lot of noise even on landscapes. Tests at room temperature yield the same dark-frame noise histogram (20% along the x-axis at the back-of-camera histogram) at ISO 800 for the D30, D60, 10D, 1Ds with exposure lengths of 0.25 minutes, 2 minutes, 12 minutes and 27 minutes respectively. You can therefore see that in loooooong exposures the D30 is hopelessly noisy for shooting nebulae and galaxies. These require exposures up to hours long (somebody recently posted a shot with an exposure stack of 45 1Ds frames each 5 minutes long!). The D60 was the first, truly viable DSLR for such stuff, capable of giving superb results with the right equipment in the right hands. Canon has truly revolutionised long-exposure noise handling between the D30 and D60. What they do seems to be a closely-guarded secret. So far I have not managed to see even a semi-plausible explanation of how they do it. None of the usual camera-test forums publish data that are very pertinent to astrophotographically long exposures and I had to beg for data on these Canon DSLRs all over the world to get them. I finally compiled the above data from Florida, Hong Kong, Colorado and Oman (where I am located). No idea how the 14n would behave. Anyone who owns one, put on lenscap, set ISO to 800 and shoot exposures of 2 seconds, 4 sec, 8, 16, 32, 64,... doubling each time until the histogram toe gets to one-fifth up the x-axis. Tell us what the exposure length you got to. Perhaps it's an undiscovered gem for astrophotography? I suspect it to be more like a D30 (15 seconds)...
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April 24, 2003, 11:13:16 AM »
I most definately would not say I am not dependent on "automatic everything".
I work all my images as individual creations, and the process I use is very selective.
My point on the 1ds noise, is that out of the camera, my images shot considerable more noise than say my S2. I am talking noise shown right after the raw conversion. I fully understand that is you sharpern certain parts of a image, say the sky you can pull the existing noise out even more. I have written several articles on selective sharpening for outbackphoto.com on this subject.
For me, the 1ds at 400 can produce a good image, but the shooting situation can have a very large effect on this image. If you are even slightly underexposed the amount of noise that is created is much larger. Also the software used for the raw conversion is very very important. The Canon software will produce considerably more noise in most situations than the Capture One software. However Capture One is always using some noise reduction and I can see why.
The 1ds also I find produces much more noise in the background areas of close up shots. This is a simple fix with Neat image, but I am getting this sometimes even at ISO 100.
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If you haven't already seen it, Rob Galbraith's review is up on the 14n.
Good review and should be of interest to many.
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April 16, 2003, 09:57:50 AM »
'But until the 14n can produce vibrant, pleasing, printable colour in a variety of shooting situations, and until noise processing is less harmful to detail in low contrast areas, this is not a camera we would be prepared to shoot with to get our work done. Even at the low ISO settings this camera will be best used at.'
Does'nt sound good does it?
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I thought the 1Ds was noise free in the low ISO range, and very clean up to 800 ISO. At least according to Michael's review. Does this differ from camera to camera?
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Hello Michael,
I would have to say that based on your review and images, that yes you have a better ISO range than my camera. My body past 400 is really not very useable unless its being used in very good light.
There have been other posts to the same effect as mine, so its apparent that Canon's putting out cameras with a range of high ISO quality.
As I mainly use ISO 50 or 100, its not a major issue for me, but there are times I need the higher shutter speeds oft'd by a higher ISO setting.
I also feel that the Capture One software, (Phase One) is taking more noise out of the image than the Canon code so if you are using the Capture One software, you are getting a image with considerably less noise. Canon's own software especially at the ISO 250 and up is very noisy IMO. Capture One is always using noise reduction, as even with the slider all the way to the left, you are set to L.
As I have said before, Thank God for Capture One.
I have now made many ISO 400 tests, and still not that pleased, but still learning the camera and have hope I will get better here. The exposure setting at the higher ISO's is very important, and this is not as true with the ISO 100 or 160. If you are off as much as 0.5 with my camera then the noise is considerably worse.
I have considered sending it to Canon, but before I do, I am waiting till my local dealer gets in another 1ds and then will shoot it against mine. If I see a really big diff. I will then consider sending it to Canon. But can't do that till after the Spring is over.
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April 17, 2003, 06:37:05 AM »
Temperature can be an issue with sensor noise, but I haven't seen it make a huge difference with the 1Ds. I've used the camera at -32F in Quebec this past winter and +100F in Costa Rica and seen little variation at high ISO settings.
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Just wondering if people are comparing similar stuff. Noise is most vsible in uniform areas (like a pale blue sky or a uniform area in shade). It'll become progressively more visible with contrast stretching. One way to alleviate this is to use a higher threshold in unsharp masking. It's obvious that if one insists on using a threshold of zero (because that looks best in the main parts of a landscape) then the sky may start showing noise. It's also obvious that any extreme curves manipulation often needs to be done selectively (with masking). Perhaps people are just becoming too dependent on automating everything. Nobody says that you cannot deliberately gaussian blur a sky and simultaneously sharpen everything else. Anybody who is fussy enough about his high ISO efforts needs to put in the time to coax out maximum quality. While not exactly relevant to discussions on landscapes, I do have a couple of shots of the Trapezium in Orion (astronomical object), both 1:1 crops, one from a D30 at ISO1600, another from a 1Ds at ISO1250:
The 1Ds version is much more smooth, but both required my best efforts at combining blurring/sharpening/masking. For major noise just look at the D30 version...
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Keep in mind that the D30 shot was taken at ISO 1600, and the 1Ds was taken at ISO 1250.
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April 22, 2003, 11:32:40 AM »
No idea how the 14n would behave. Anyone who owns one, put on lenscap, set ISO to 800 and shoot exposures of 2 seconds, 4 sec, 8, 16, 32, 64,... doubling each time until the histogram toe gets to one-fifth up the x-axis. Tell us what the exposure length you got to. Perhaps it's an undiscovered gem for astrophotography? I suspect it to be more like a D30 (15 seconds)...
Not sure if you're being ironical but something tells me the 14n is not going to be an ideal choice for astrophotography.
I recall reading that the D60 had improved noise over the D30 at long exposures. Didn't realise the difference is so marked. Thanks for the explanation.
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April 24, 2003, 02:36:34 PM »
I see that you've been making the point here, as well as on other forums around the Net, that the 1Ds is somewhat noisy at 400 and below.
This is completely at odds with my experience with two cameras (a test sample and my own) and after having shot some 7,000 frames over 5 months. It also is not what I'm hearing from any other 1Ds owner.
My suggestion is that you return your camera to a Canon service center to have it checked. You should not be satisfied with anything less than essentially noise free images at up to ISO 400.
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As in previous years, the festival will present various features such as exhibitions, bazaars, cultural and traditional performances, seminars, Legu Gam Diving Expedition, a boat race, and swimming and fishing competitions. This year the festival will be participated by no less than 18 cities that will showcase their tourism and investments opportunities during the festival.
One of the highlights of the festival is the Fere Kie ritual which will be conducted on the summit of Mount Gamalama. The organizing committee stated that the ritual will still be conducted although Mount Gamalama is in an active state. The ritual will be forfeited when the volcano is declared in a higher danger state.
This year, the festival will also feature a special culinary presentation in the form of a 10KM-long Nasi Jaha. Nasi Jaha or Jaha Rice is a traditional cuisine typical of North Maluku which is always present at traditional ceremonies. Rice mixed with special aromatic spices is cooked in bamboo tubes over large open fires. These will then be joined together to make it the longest Nasi Jaha ever. The 10KM-long Nasi Jaha is an attempt to create a new record for the Indonesia Museum of Records (MURI).
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please can all u tig welders help.
i hav a test on monday doing a 2" stainless pipe in the 6g position and hav had no experience with this atall. the test is an 8 hour drive away from where im at so am really keen to get any info or tips to pass it. my experience with tig is not much and i know i shld hav more experience to do this test but times are hard and im desperate for a job.
im going for training tomoro for 8 hours so can put ur advice into practice.
its more the root and the hotpass i think im goin to struggle with so any info with these runs will be so greatly appreciated.
thankyou so much in advance
will keep u posted on how i get on tomoro.
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01-30-2008, 09:53 AM #1Junior Member
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help needed urgently!!!
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your are kidding?
your kiddding right? when i decided to become a certified welder for a major oilfield company that i work for, i practiced welding pipe in 6G position for over a year before i took the test!!! not even taking into account i've been welding since the age 14 & worked as a "pipe fitter" for 2 years prior to taking the test. my words of advice is do not take the test unless you know without a doubt that your going to pass it. i work in a refinery that has miles & miles of pipes, some of which has 8500 psi. it would scare me to death at the thought of someone with no experiance had made some of those welds. sorry if i sound rude. good luck!
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Good luck, but handirod is absolutely right, you need more time with tig as eight hours is not enough.
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its too soon i know!!
just before xmas there i was at a company learning the tig for 2 months. the gaffer and the boy teaching me were delighted wi how much i progressed in that time. im a perfectionist when it comes to doing my job, everything i do has to be spot on or im not happy. ive been doing x-ray work with the mig for a few years now and been the main repairer for the worst failures on ships as im pretty small and very consciencous at what i do. i know it is very soon but ive got to start somewhere. the superintedant inspector on the job knows me from a past employment and has said not to worry about a thing as theres pipe brackets i can do if i fail. i dont want to do this tho.(he knows my experience with tig). my plan is to go, so any encouraging advice is most welcome.
if i pass that means ill be good enough for the job (thats what the test is for) if i fail, i obviously need more practice. please help if you can xx
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Go for the Flat !!
You might want to go for the flat, if you roll the work as you weld. As for the ship hulls welding, Sometimes those welds are done at a dock as a ship is taking on cargo by a commercial diver and sometimes the diver can do underwater a better weld then a surface welder but in most cases, not. Again depends on their experience. I have helped another diver weld but he had to be certified by Lloyd's for insurance purposes.
Greetings and best of luck with this. I am probably going to take some flack for this but if you are willing to drive 8 hours for this then you at least might have the guts to pull it off. Everyone has to start somewhere and you have to make the most of the chances you are dealt.
Since you are a pro already and claim to have a good background I believe you can pull this off if you have the hand skills, judgement and a little luck! FYI your question may have also been answered on the Miller Motorsports message board.
I do this using the walk the cup technique, which you should be able to find more examples of on the internet:
Prep the pipe to a feather edge and use a file to straighten out the landing to maybe a 1/16th" width or so at most.
I use a ratcheting Bessy clamp with bit of angle iron welded to each jaw to clamp the pieces at the right gap - which is a loose 1/8th".
This pipe is stainless so you need to setup an argon purge. Use masking tape to seal up the whole gap and around the clamp. Tape or cap off ends of pipe and start purge. Peel back a bit of the tape where you place your 1st tack which will be about 1/2" long. When done, cover that tack with tape and proceed to do 2 or 3 more. If the pipe is tacked correctly a 1/8th" rod will just not quite fit through the gap. You are going to weld from tack to tack so feather back the edges of the tack you are starting on to the one you finish on.
Set the piece in the 6g position, with ends capped/taped off and purge on. Peel back some of the tape on the bottom and start your root. I think about 80amps is good starting point. Use a 1/8th" rod, lay it in the groove, set the torch cup against the bevel and wiggle your torch over the filler. If you get a wide spot where the rod really slips through too easily switch to a 5/32" filler - if too tight use a 3/32" filler rod. Weld from the bottom up each side, finishing off at the top. When done, a good root pass (hot pass too) will almost look like it has a little cold lap in the edges of the bevel
The hot pass goes in the same, with the same heat or maybe a hair hotter if you like. Just lay the rod on the root pass and wiggle the torch over it, wetting it out onto the bevel but not far up it. If the inside of the root sugars after the hotpass, you didn't purge well enough, your hot pass was too slow, or too hot. Should be able to remove the purge after the hotpass or maybe 1st fill pass.
For fill passes you may want to switch to larger cup sizes. Flush out the weld right to the edges of the bevel but do leave the edges there as a guide when you cap. By the time I cap I am at a #10 cup size and just roll the torch over the filler rod as with all previous passes and bring it just a hair past the bevel edge. A nice cap will be just above flush. If you are low just run another on right on top of it.
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ur some man!!!
can i tell u chris that ur an absolute gem!!
this is exactly the kind of info i was looking for and uv helped me no end and put my mind a little more at ease as im so very worried about the whole thing. hope u dont mind but ive printed off ur instructions and will be taking it with me to read while im training tomoro. u certainly no what ur talking about and i understand everything, just putting it into practice is going to be the hard bit for sure.
i will send u a private mgs tomoro and tell u how i got on.
as for getting cheek off the bears, a million apoligies in advance.
im a stubborn little bugger and when i want to do something i do it!! usually in style too! this might be way out of my league but i wont no until i try. im absolutely determined to pass this test though. ive worked with some of the boys on the job in the past and they wld get a right good giggle if i failed so im not going to let this happen if i can help it.
cant thank you enough for ur help. better go to bed now cos i need to be up in 5 an a half hours an probably wont sleep much tonight with worrying.
kindest regards lorraina xx
Try to get a copy of the test procedure before hand so you know exactly what the inspector will be looking for. He may dictate that you need XX number of tacks which are XX long in XX orientation etc. He may want to inspect it after fitup and after the root pass. Be very familiar with the procedure - you don't want to be making any silly errors as test inspectors can be very unforgiving. You are surely going to be learning how bad your hand can cramp up walking that **** tig torch too! Relax a bit and just use enough pressure to keep the cup on the surface and keep it from slipping off. You don't need a death grip. There are also other methods to do this weld ie Freehanding and feeding the rod through the top of the gap to make the puddle on the inside of the bottom but that stuff may be more tricky and need more practice time. Walking the cup is pretty foolproof once you have it down. Have fun!Cheers,
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12/3/14: LSU just seems to be a team that is on the verge of being very, very good, but are not there yet. They did take a positive step forward in their final regular season game of the year, beating host Texas A&M 23-17. A&M jumped out to an early 7-0 lead, but the Tigers scored 17 points in the second quarter to get control of the game. LSU finishes the season at 8-4 overall and 4-4 in SEC play. The Tigers are headed to a bowl game again, but that destination is unknown at this point.
11/19/14: Two weeks ago, LSU almost pulled off the upset over Alabama. Instead, they lost their third game of the season, ending all hope of sneaking into the playoffs. So perhaps they were unmotivated last Saturday when they visited Arkansas. The Razorbacks were ready to play and beat LSU 17-0 to earn their first SEC win of the year. LSU simply had nothing on offense. The Tigers managed only 87 yards passing and 36 yards rushing. LSU is now 7-4 on the season and 3-4 in conference play. The Tigers have a bye this week before heading to Texas A&M.
11/12/14: LSU stumbled earlier in the season with a couple losses, but have shown the world that they are as good as anyone in the top 10. Last Saturday night, the Tigers hosted Alabama and seemed to have kicked the winning field goal late in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately, Alabama tied the game at 13 with a last second field goal, then won in overtime 20-13. The loss drops LSU to 7-3 on the season, but those losses were to top-ranked teams. If nothing else, this is a young team that will only improve with experience. The Tigers are on the road this Saturday to face Arkansas.
11/5/14: LSU may still be enjoying their dramatic 10-7 win over then No.3 Ole Miss a couple of weeks ago, but now it is time to get back to work. After all, Alabama comes calling this Saturday night on a nationally televised primetime game. The Tigers may well be on the outside looking in at the new College Football Playoffs thanks to losses to Mississippi State and Auburn, but they can still affect the outcome on a conference and national level. The key now is to continue to play solid defense like they did against Ole Miss, while taking advantage of their opportunities.
10/29/14: LSU showed once again how tough it is to win in Death Valley, especially at night. The Tigers are 46-4 under Les Miles in home night games, and that includes the 10-7 win over No. 3 Ole Miss last Saturday. It was easily the tabbed as the game of the week, being the only game among ranked teams. LSU withstood a furious last minute charge by the Rebels. Ole Miss actually got into field goal range, but rather than kicking a potentially tying field goal, they tried to run one last play and LSU intercepted and the fans stormed the field. LSU is now 7-2 overall and 3-2 in the SEC. They can enjoy a bye this Saturday before hosting Alabama.
10/22/14: It has been a tough few weeks for the LSU Tigers, and that means that someone needs to pay. That unfortunate group was the Kentucky Wildcats. They were next up on the schedule and, of course, it was a night game in Baton Rouge. The Tigers did not waste any time showing their dominance, jumping to a 17-0 lead within the first 10 minutes of the game. If there was any mercy, then they would have called the game at half time. Those are not the rules of college football and LSU finished the game with a 41-3 win. LSU is now 6-2/2-2 and hosts #3 Ole Miss this Saturday.
10/15/14: Ever since LSU fell to Mississippi State at home a few weeks ago, they have not seemed like the same team. That was on display last Saturday at lowly Florida, as the Tigers were able to barely escape with a three point win, 30-27. Florida had a chance to win the game late in the fourth quarter, but LSU picked off Jeff Driskel. Colby Delahoussaye hit his only field goal of the day, a 50 yarder with just three seconds left in the game. LSU improved to 5-2 on the season and earned their first SEC win. They should be able to get their second SEC win this weekend when they host Kentucky.
10/8/14: There were a lot of concerns about LSU starting the season, considering 18 of their players had gone on to the NFL over the past two years, many of whom were underclassmen. Through smoke and mirrors, LSU rallied to beat Wisconsin in the opener, but it looks like the forced youth movement is catching up with them. They lost to Mississippi State at home (at night, no less) two weeks ago and were routed by No. 5 Auburn at Auburn last Saturday, 41-7. The loss put the Tigers at 4-2 overall and 0-2 in SEC play. A playoff birth is highly unlikely now, but they do have the opportunity to get their young guys experience and be strong going forward. LSU's next game is Saturday at the Swamp against Florida.
10/1/14: One has to figure that it was a tough week of practice for the LSU Tigers after getting manhandled at home (at night, no less) by Mississippi State the previous Saturday. So maybe one has to feel sorry for New Mexico State, who had the inglorious honor of being the next team up in Death Valley. The final score was a blowout, but to put it into perspective, LSU was up 42-7 at the half. LSU is now 4-1 and trying to get back into the SEC West race. On the road at Auburn this Saturday should be a good measure for them.
9/24/14: There may be more parity in the SEC than previously believed. Number 8 LSU, a favorite in the SEC West, was upset at home by a feisty Mississippi State team that cared not about how tough it is to play in Death Valley at night. The Bulldogs dominated the game, though the Tigers scored two late touchdowns to make the score respectable (34-29). It was the first time since 2004 that a team not ranked number one has beaten LSU at home - quite an impressive streak. It is a tough loss for the Tigers and their playoff hopes, but there is still a chance that they can redeem themselves this season. They get a chance to right the ship on Saturday when they host New Mexico State.
9/17/14: LSU was, admittedly, tested by the Wisconsin Badgers a few weeks ago, but managed to pull out a late win. There has not been much to speak of since then, as the Tigers have had a couple of 'name your score' games against lesser opponents. That will change this week when LSU has to face a feisty Mississippi State team. While the Bulldogs may not be on the national radar, they are just the type of team that can give the Tigers fits. But still, this is LSU, and there are very few teams that can beat LSU - even on their best days.
8/28/14: LSU has been among the most successful college programs over the past decade and they look to continue that strength this season. But the team is trying to figure out who will be the next starting quarterback. The choices really come down to sophomore Anthony Jennings and true freshman Brandon Harris. Both come to LSU as highly ranked recruits (as dual threat QBs). There is only a couple days left to decide as the Tigers head to Houston to take on Wisconsin in the season opener. There is also the chance that Les Miles could channel his inner Steve Spurrier and go with two quarterbacks.
8/21/14: LSU is preparing for yet another tough season in the SEC West, which is the toughest division in the toughest conference in all of college football. The Tigers are up against the usual suspect in Alabama and Auburn, and Ole Miss is looking particularly strong this season. Many experts have LSU finishing second or third in the division, which is a shame for a team that will probably win nine or 10 games this season. But since there is a new playoff format in the highest levels of college football, a one loss SEC West team still has a great chance to make the playoffs and win the national championship.


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Aug. 3, 2015
Retailers including Walmart, Sears and Amazon reach settlement with New York Atty Gen Eric T Schneiderman under which they will stop selling realistic-looking toy guns in state; will pay collective civil penalties of more than $300,000 for selling 6,400 such toys from 2012 to 2014. MORE
Jul. 16, 2015
Shoppers flock to F A O Schwarz on Fifth Ave to take pictures and buy souvenirs on iconic toy store's final day of business. MORE
Jul. 11, 2015
McDonald's responds to complaints that its new Happy Meal toys based on animated film Minions make noises that sound like curse words, insisting that sounds are not meant to be profane or offensive. MORE
Jun. 23, 2015
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan writes for majority in patent case about a Spider-Man toy and court rules rules 6-to-3 against toy inventor Stephen Kimble, who reached royalty agreement with Marvel Entertainment due to similar toy produced by company; court agrees to let stand 1964 Supreme Court decision, which says royalty payments past patent's expiration are unlawful. MORE
Jun. 4, 2015
Huggable the teddy bear is a social robot prototype that is being tested at Boston Children's Hospital to see if it has therapeutic value for children who have long hospital stays; device, essentially a high-tech puppet, was developed at MIT's Media Lab. MORE
Jun. 3, 2015
Walt Disney Co introduces new toy line called Playmation that seeks to use wireless technology, motion sensors and wearable technology to encourage more active play by children; observers say line could help strike balance between digital interests of children and parents who would prefer play that forces children to run around. MORE
May. 28, 2015
Millennials lament impending closure of FAO Schwarz, iconic Manhattan toy store that for many was a touchstone of childhood wonder; store has been owned since 2009 by Toys R Us, which has so far not made specific plans for a new location. MORE
Apr. 26, 2015
Robot Factory is first in Tinybop's planned suite of digital apps aimed at children. MORE
Apr. 20, 2015
Walt Disney Company collaborates with Colorado start-up Sphero to create iPhone-controlled Star Wars droid BB-8 toys. MORE
Apr. 10, 2015
Warner Bros unveils gaming and toy line called Lego Dimensions; Lego will sell collectible movie-character mini-figures, which Dimensions players can use in Warner-published video game. MORE
Mar. 29, 2015
Natasha Singer Technophoria column examines new crop of toys from companies like Mattel that will use software and web connections to communicate verbally with children; observes that while technology could help children engage in complex dialogue, it has also raised privacy concerns. MORE
Mar. 13, 2015
LeapFrog, leading maker of educational toys and games, has seen its sales fall more than 40 percent in 2014, hit by increasing competition from less expensive alternatives; parents can buy educational game apps for their smartphones and tablets, instead of spending more money on LeapFrog's specialized system. MORE
Feb. 14, 2015
Toymakers prepare to show their latest offerings at Toy Fair 2015 in New York; most popular toys are those based on blockbuster Hollywood films, and upcoming movies with toy tie-ins include Jurassic World, Cinderella and Avengers: Age of Ultron; industry insiders admit in a season packed with action movies, it can be difficult to make certain new toys stand out. MORE
Feb. 5, 2015
Desktop tchotchkes without any functional use, known as 'executive toys,' are as popular as ever in digital age, despite shrinking personal workspaces and distractions offered by computers. MORE
Feb. 2, 2015
Sex toy industry is anticipating big sales with Valentine's Day premiere of Universal Pictures' Fifty Shades of Grey; movie is based on book which spurred sales of sex-themed products; some in adult entertainment industry say sex toys account for $1 billion and $2 billion in sales annually. MORE
Jan. 27, 2015
Mattel chief executive Bryan G Stockton resigns as traditional toy sales, including those of its storied Barbie brand, topple in face of tough competition, including digital products; Christopher A Sinclair is named interim chief executive; firm reports preliminary fourth-quarter profit of $149.9 million, down from $369.2 million in year-ago quarter; revenue fell 7 percent. MORE
Dec. 25, 2014
GoldieBlox, toy company that makes engineering-based sets of blocks for girls, releases animated promotional video online; company hopes video will recapture success of earlier video it released in November and will help build up company from small start-up. MORE
Dec. 21, 2014
Jay Caspian Kang First column submits that legislation aimed at expanding laws mandating bright orange markings on replica guns will do little to prevent incidents like fatal police shooting of Tamir Rice in Cleveland; says children will continue to remove such markings, and suggests that focus on regulation serves to excise deaths of Rice and John Crawford III from the larger conversation on race and policing. MORE
Dec. 19, 2014
Office of New York State Atty Gen Eric T Schneiderman warns major retailers to mind state law banning sale of realistic-looking toy guns unless they have orange stripe on barrel. MORE
Dec. 13, 2014
Lego reissues Research Institute, limited-edition set of women working in a laboratory, after supplies quickly sell out. MORE
Dec. 11, 2014
Gadgetwise column; roundup of noteworthy devices and toys from gadget makers that will keep children entertained and parents happy. MORE
Nov. 27, 2014
Farhad Manjoo State of the Art column examines rise of internet-connected toys that threaten to overrun much of the traditional mass-manufactured toy business; observes that companies like Wonder Workshop are developing toys that will acquire new capabilities over time, blend education and recreation, and most importantly reduce the amount of time children spend in front of screens. MORE
Nov. 27, 2014
Alternative, non-digital toys are in high demand this holiday season as parents attempt to ween their children from excessive time spent in front of screens; trend has given rise to a resurgence of demand for retro toys, as well as those involving building, education and arts and crafts. MORE
Nov. 22, 2014
Nintendo expands its playbook by releasing video game Super Smash Bros and collection of toy figurines that will interact with the game; move reflects company's need for new sales hit and addresses calls for it to move more aggressively into new product areas. MORE
Nov. 11, 2014
McDonald's is recalling Hello Kitty-themed whistle given to children in Happy meals after reports that two children coughed out pieces of the toy that they had sucked into their mouths. MORE
Aug. 22, 2014
Lego's new Research Institute toy set, which portrays three female scientists in their respective labs, sells out in under a month, testifying to demand for toys featuring women in a professional setting; company produced set following viral popularity of a letter from a little girl begging company to produce more realistic options for girls. MORE
Aug. 14, 2014
Ceramics artists James Klein and David Reid of KleinReid have created solid brass tops, inspired by Eameses' collection of the toys, selling for $138 each; tops can also be used as paperweights or ring stands. MORE
Aug. 11, 2014
Test batch of small stuffed toys called Tsum Tsum, already a hit in Japan, has sold out in some Disney Stores in the United States, and the company wonders if it has found the next Beanie Baby; Disney is rushing to restock and expand line to all of its stores. MORE
Jul. 27, 2014
Blockbuster success of merchandise based on Doc McStuffins cartoon seems to be setting a record as best-selling toy line based on African-American character; $500 million in sales in 2013 reflects in part nation's changing consumer demographics, with more children from minority backgrounds providing expanding, less segregated marketplace but also shows crossover appeal, as demographic for toy line is the broadest possible. MORE
Jul. 21, 2014
Hasbro plans to announce partnership with 3-D printing company Shapeways to sell fan art inspired by My Little Pony toy line; many other companies and large retailers are exploring ways they can use 3-D printing and printers to attract consumers. MORE
Jul. 19, 2014
Mattel is creating direct-to-consumer program to sell premium Wooden Railway line of Thomas products through catalogs and website; toy company hopes program will tap into passion that children and parents have for brand's characters and story. MORE
Jul. 18, 2014
Consumer Product Safety Commission issues formal child-safety recall for Buckyballs, powerfully magnetic stacking balls, following two-year battle; consumers will have a six-month window to apply for refunds; Craig Zucker, former head of manufacturer Maxfield & Oberton Holdings, will be personally liable for an estimated $57 million in recall costs. MORE
Jun. 29, 2014
Slip 'N Slide was invented by boat-seating upholsterer Robert D Carrier in summer of 1960 after he came home to find his 10-year-old-son and his friend sliding down wet concrete driveway. MORE
Jun. 2, 2014
Amazon and Mattel are teaming up to sell merchandise for cartoon Fireman Sam, potentially controversial experiment that, if successful, could create new model for marrying television shows with related merchandise. MORE
Apr. 8, 2014
To some artists and architects, the Lego brick might just be the perfect object. MORE
Apr. 8, 2014
Some creative adults consider Lego blocks to be perfect object, rather than toy, that has inspired artwork, architecture and even fashion; Lego has responded to adult appreciation by issuing Lego Architecture Studio and making plans to build Lego House in summer of 2014. MORE
Mar. 23, 2014
Toy makers have begun marketing a more aggressive line of playthings and weaponry for girls, inspired by a succession of female warrior heroes in blockbuster movies. MORE
Mar. 16, 2014
Op-Ed article by architect and author Thomas de Monchaux submits that improvisational, do-it-yourself nature of Lego toys resonates strongly with technology-driven maker culture; says both Lego constructions and maker culture rely on resourcefulness, repurposing and adaptation. MORE
Feb. 15, 2014
Lego Group's venture into films with The Lego Movie demonstrates company's hope to expand its customer base; toymaker faces increasing competition from other construction toy lines, especially in digital spaces. MORE
Feb. 6, 2014
Chinese luxury department store Lane Crawford has commissioned Squint Limited to make group of rocking horses in honor of Year of the Wood Horse; horses are available on Squint's website for $3,255. MORE
Jan. 20, 2014
Hasbro, maker of convertible toy robots known as Transformers, unveils new streamlined look for the toy line on its 30th anniversary; remake, which includes new branding and packaging, is meant to coincide with Paramount Pictures' release of movie Transformers: Age of Extinction, fourth film in franchise based on the product. MORE
Dec. 24, 2013
Many parents with children between the ages of 2 and 10 are buying them tablets, smartphones and other devices for holiday season gifts, while the toy industry stalls; retro toys, however, are resurgent, as nostalgia can be powerful tool for retailers. MORE
Dec. 22, 2013
Download interview with Debbie Sterling, founder and chief executive of GoldieBlox, toy company dedicated to encouraging girls' interest in engineering and construction; Sterling offers recommendations for books and other forms of entertainment. MORE
Dec. 12, 2013
Gadgetwise blog; Swappz Interactive creates mobile game that allows a toy to be scanned and then used as a character in the game. MORE
Dec. 5, 2013
Gadgetwise blog; Hess Corp's annual Holiday Toy Truck is a $28 flat-bed truck that hauls a bulldozer and interacts with video game app. MORE
Nov. 30, 2013
Good Housekeeping spends all year finding and reviewing toys, a process integral to the magazine's overall business strategy. MORE
Nov. 28, 2013
Product designer Gauri Nanda discusses how she developed Toymail, miniature plastic mailboxes with animal faces that can play messages sent from phones and record children's messages. MORE
Nov. 20, 2013
The complicated Rube Goldberg machine in a viral video ad from a start-up toy company called GoldieBlox has a simple goal: to show girls that being an engineer is cool. MORE
Nov. 1, 2013
Several business and free-market legal groups have launched social media campaign to raise legal-defense money for Craig Zucker, chief executive of dissolved company Maxfield & Oberton, after federal regulators decided to hold Zucker personally responsible for recall of popular magnetic toy Buckyballs. MORE
Oct. 10, 2013
Gadgetwise blog; Big Hugs Elmo, first life-size doll from Hasbro, is for children age 18 months to 4 years; doll can sing a lullaby or pretend he is an astronaut or a rabbit, but all he really wants is a hug. MORE
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'Star Wars' Fans Flock to Midnight Store Openings for New Toys
Streams of tired but excited devotees lined up for "Force Friday," as the store openings were called, to buy products tied to an upcoming film.
September 5, 2015, Saturday
MORE ON TOYS AND: Star Wars (Movie) , Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Movie) , Toys , Walt Disney Company , Collectors and Collections
BB-8 Droid Offers Hint of Coming Crush of 'Star Wars' Toys
The BB-8, a small, round robot that rolls along at the touch of a smartphone, is one of hundreds of toys related to the next "Star Wars" film.
September 4, 2015, Friday
MORE ON TOYS AND: Toys , Sphero (Orbotix Inc) , Walt Disney Company
Now That Target Won't Label Toys By Gender, Some Alternatives
A few fresh suggestions for new labels on toy aisles: Spatial skills. Thinking. Aggression. Sexualization.
August 17, 2015, Monday
MORE ON TOYS AND: Martin, Carol , Target Corporation , Gender , Parenting , Research , Toys , Women and Girls
Toy Guns Can Be Dangerous, for Real
Fake guns can be hazardous, especially to the person holding them.
August 3, 2015, Monday
MORE ON TOYS AND: Gun Control , Toys
New York Reaches Accords With Sellers of Toy Guns
The agreement includes civil penalties and stricter state standards on how toy guns look, which are intended to make them distinguishable from real guns.
August 3, 2015, Monday
MORE ON TOYS AND: Toys , Firearms , New York State , Schneiderman, Eric T , Shopping and Retail , Walmart Stores Inc , Sears Holdings Corporation , Amazon.com Inc , Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides , Fines (Penalties)
Shoppers Bid Farewell to F. A. O. Schwarz on Its Final Day
As the Fifth Avenue toy store was set to close its doors, children and grown-ups took selfies with the safari of stuffed animals that lined its entrance, while others made a beeline for the big piano.
July 16, 2015, Thursday
MORE ON TOYS AND: F A O Schwarz , Shutdowns (Institutional) , Toys , Toys 'R' Us Inc , Fifth Avenue (Manhattan, NY)
McDonald's Denies That Happy Meal Toy Curses
In videos posted online, some customers said they heard a curse when, by tapping one of the tiny plastic toys against a hard surface, they activated its voice.
July 11, 2015, Saturday
MORE ON TOYS AND: McDonald's Corporation , Toys , YouTube.com , Minions (Movie) , Restaurants
The Importance of Hide-and-Seek
It's a game. But it's also what we need in life: the freedom to be found.
June 30, 2015, Tuesday
MORE ON TOYS AND: Psychology and Psychologists , Therapy and Rehabilitation , Toys
Disney Merges Consumer Product and Interactive Units
The restructuring that joins Disney Consumer Products and Disney Interactive reflects growing overlap between the two businesses.
June 30, 2015, Tuesday
MORE ON TOYS AND: Walt Disney Company , Ferraro, Leslie (1963- ) , Pitaro, James A , Toys , Computer and Video Games
A Collector Cashes In on Vintage Toy Banks
Thousands of vintage toy banks, stored for decades in a Manhattan apartment, will be dispersed at auction.
June 26, 2015, Friday
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The ICS M4A1 Metal Body Electric Airsoft Gun is a high quality Airsoft gun that offers the user flexibility to upgrade easily and quickly.
With its unique split gearbox design, the ICS allows you to remove the rear receiver lock pin and quickly slide out the upper portion of the gearbox that contains the piston and cylinder of the gun. The advantages of this are notable. The user can obtain a second upper gearbox that is build for a lower FPS. One upper can be built for outdoor play where 400FPS is desired while the other upper can be built for indoor use where 350FPS is required. This exchange can be done in less than a minute. Another advantage is the ability to exchange uppers in the event that you experience an issue, such as a piston failure, on the field. Within seconds you can exchange gearbox uppers and be back in action! Another unique feature on the ICS is a anti-reversal latch release built into the forward assist located on the right side of the receiver. This allows you to decompress the main spring in the gearbox when you are done using it for the day. This is also an advantage for anyone running a DMR (Designated Marksman Rifle). A typical DMR setup might be running 450FPS and have full auto disabled. If the user experiences gearbox lockup that semi only guns are more prone to, simply push the release button and the gearbox will be reset to the neutral position. The large majority of the gearbox internals are standard version 2 compatible so upgrade parts availability is great.
Overall the ICS M4A1 is a solid, well engineered AEG with features not usually found on most Airsoft guns.
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Request for Proposals RFP #12-20002 for Independent Testing and Inspection Services for Remediation of the Courthouse Square Complex
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Marion County and the Salem Area Mass Transit District are seeking proposal from qualified firms specializing in providing Independent Testing and Inspection Services for the Courthouse Square Remediation Project.
Release of RFP:
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Enough! What is wrong with this country? I'll tell you: The USA has become so emotionally attached to the far left liberal philosophy of "anything goes" as long as it portrays blacks as victims that reason and logic are ignored and "facts" conveniently spun to fit the far left agenda.
What a pathetic indictment on the current state of affairs. Anyone with a lick of common sense knows that the prosecution did not come close to proving its case against Zimmerman; any unbiased legal expert knows the case should have never come to trial. Having said that, why all the uproar?
It's again the liberal far left pushing its agenda of turning this country into a European nanny state, to never miss an opportunity to create and exploit a crisis; the Martin protests are only an excuse to vandalize and promote leftist socialist causes.
Tell me — tell anyone — where is the outrage (an overworked word, for sure) over the killings of blacks (by blacks) every single day in Obama's sweet home Chicago? Not a peep from the left. There is absolute silence from the leftist mouthpieces like Reuters, AP (short for Administration Press), so-called mainstream TV and newspaper media, black caucus, Jackson, Sharpton, Holder, et al ad nauseam!
And why is that? Simple answer: In Chicago it's black on black whereas the left feeds on blacks as victims of whites, Hispanics and probably one of these days, Martians. Play the race card. O.J. Simpson anyone? The so-called free press is in bed with the left, as are many of our educators, those in the legal system, so-called celebrity personalities, to list a few.
The country is in a mess and the Twitters, tweeters, Facebookers, texters and bloggers with way too much time on their hands are having a field day disrupting and destroying the very moral, social, governing, religious, personal privacy ideals that have been, up to now, the very foundations of the country. Wake up, America, and see and acknowledge what is happening to me, to you, to "US"!
Rich Polk