text: Other things may change us, but we start and end with family. This is an undated photo of my mother, Roberta, and her brother, Robert, Jr., who were born in Massachusetts in 1932 and 1930 respectively. Their 19-year-old mother, Elizabeth, died three days following Roberta's birth, and the children lived with their father, Robert, Sr., and maternal grandma, Eva, until their father remarried late in 1934. By 1940, Robert and Roberta were living in Texas with their paternal grandparents, Edgar and Berta Mary, and there they stayed until they finished school and went out into the world. Robert, Jr., like his father before him, joined the Navy, and then spent his entire life looking for something to fill the emptiness inside him. Roberta married her knight in shining armor -- whom she first spotted when he rode horseback by the home she shared with her grandparents -- and together they raised four children. Robert, Jr. returned to the state of his birth only once -- that being the year following the death of his father -- when he accompanied myself and my mom to New England. We took photos of the house in Massachusetts where Robert and Roberta were born, and where their Mother died. In Maine, we snapped shots of the family home where Elizabeth spent her childhood, and where her father took his own life in 1920. And tears were shed in the autumn of that year as we stood beside the unmarked grave of the eternally-19-year-old Elizabeth . . . on what would have been her 65th birthday . . . tears for Elizabeth, whose life was cut so short . . . and tears for the children who were deprived of their Mother's love . . . This "Brothers & Sisters" photo collage and story was prepared for the 11th edition of "Smile for the Camera."


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"This is my very own recipe for the best vanilla cupcakes that you will ever have. You can frost these cupcakes with any flavor of frosting you wish like vanilla, chocolate, lemon, strawberry, and lots more."
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1 1/4 cups
all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon
baking soda
1 pinch
5 tablespoons
butter, cut into pieces
2/3 cup
1 cup
white sugar
egg yolk
1 teaspoon
vanilla extract
I'm not a food science whiz but I've been baking a long time and I recognized some things in this recipe of concern. So I made some changes and ended up with a darn good vanilla cupcake. First, the baking soda - and no baking powder. Baking soda typically is used when there's something acidic in the batter like chocolate or buttermilk but there is none here. Also, baking soda is 4 times as powerful as baking powder so why so much? If some reviewers complained of an off taste or if their cupcakes were crumbly and coarse too much baking soda could be the problem. I eliminated it entirely, substituting 1-1/2 tsp. of baking powder instead. Others reported these were dry – they might have over baked them, but I'm thinking 5 T. of butter wasn't enough – I increased it to 1/2 cup. As for technique, I didn't trust the instructions to heat the milk and butter. I used a traditional creaming method instead – cream the butter and sugar together till light and fluffy, add the eggs one at a time, blending well after each; add the vanilla. Add the dry ingredients, in thirds, alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour. Finally, still others mentioned a flat taste – I added 1/4 tsp. of salt rather than just a pinch, and 1-1/2 tsp. of vanilla. As I mixed up the batter I found it needed another 1/4 c. of flour. The cupcakes rose nicely, had great flavor, and were moist with a light and tender crumb. So, some problems as written, perfect with some tweaks.
I made these and I wasn't thrilled. I thought they were chewy and not as flavorful as I expected I guess. Sorry!
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I really liked these cupcakes. I doubled the recipe and got about 30 cupcakes (the cupcake cups were only filled halfway). I also put a piece of chocolate in the middle of each cupcake right before baking, because we are not very much into plain cupcakes :-) When I tasted a cupcake right from the oven, it did taste a little eggy (but perhaps I was just looking for this taste...) but once the cupcakes have cooled, they are perfect - moist and sort of fluffy at the same time. I think this is a perfect recipe for a basic cupcake batter and I can imagine all the variations for the creative folks - citrus flavour, cocoa/chocolate, coffee...
Very tasty, moist and highly adaptable. This recipe will produce a very loose dough, perhaps more loose then some bakers are used to. Don't be tempted to reduce the liquids though or you will end up with a chewy sponge.
I am not a cupcake fan and I never really make cupcakes so I thought for sure these would be flop. But I was totally wrong. These were great. Yes, they are a little more dense so if you are looking for a light treat, this is not it. But these were not only delicious they came out looking so professional! I even used tub margarine instead of butter and was not really exact with my TBSP and they still turned out amazing. Also, just like what the other posters said don't be nervous about the consistency of the batter. It is suppose to be thin.
These are by far the best cupcakes I have made and I think they rate right up there with some professional varieties. These are also great for bake sales because they look so pretty and are great with any icing. Yuuummmmy!
So i saw that sum of yall said it taste to much like egg . So what i did was Add 2 1/4 tsp of vanilla taste just like a vanilla cupcake should .Yummy!!!
These were really really disappointing. I followed the recipe exactly. They had a funny almost bitter aftertaste and the texture was not good. The only edible parts were those covered in frosting (I used Caroline's chocolate fudge frosting from this site). No one finished theirs, not even my kids (who are usually licking up the last cupcake crumbs). They did look pretty and domed nicely, but that is the only compliment I have for them. :( **ETA: for some reason, these tasted significantly better when they were 2 and 3 days old than on the first day. They still didn't compare favorably to some other cupcake recipes we have tried recently, but I'm upgrading them to 3 stars now.
I have made these several times using the exact recipe given and every time they turn out perfect. I too was skeptical of the thin batter but pleasently suprised how they turned out and they are not bland at all, I even ate some with no frosting! They are perfect to whip up for a real quick home-made dessert.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Cupcake Princess' Vanilla Cupcakes
Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 178
** Calories from Fat: 58
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John Patrick Organic is the quintessential embodiment of "sustainable style" – consistently creating beautiful, organic, natural garments that are as fresh as they are wearable. Striking a perfect balance between organic (not straying too far into the granola), and fashion (not straying too far into circus tent), John Patrick manages to create very wearable, practical, comfortable clothes that are unique, beautifully crafted, and thoroughly elegant.
Earlier this week we went to visit John Patrick Organic to preview the Spring 2008 collection. Aside from the tasty treats and tea, there were plenty of delights on display. John Patrick hasn't wavered much in aesthetic from his first Organic collection, which is thankful as these are exactly the kind of clothes you can live in. The collection is comprised of easy wearing separates that can be dressed up or down to get you through a day at the office or a weekend at the beach in sustainable style.
The light-weight cotton jersey pieces from last spring's collection did double as tunics when out for cocktails, cover-ups at the beach and even stood in for sleepwear, so we were thankful to see these pieces continued. This season the line includes organic cotton, super soft bamboo sweaters and organic linen from Italy. New to the collection is the use of surplus fabrics. The company bought up unused stock of men's shirting and made it their own by adding creative embroideries and cut-outs.
It is easy to support a company that is so invested in their supply chain. John Patrick frequently visits his suppliers and manufacturers in Peru and advocates for best wages for the cotton farmers. Tune in next month to see more on their current Fall collection.
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Not every visitor to the ASPCA Adoption Center in NYC sees something special in Britney, but a local artist did. Whoever adopts this sweet senior gets to take home a beautiful portrait of their new dog!
The artist chose Britney to paint instead of the hundreds of other animals in our care, and we think we know why. Britney's life has been so hard.
When she came to us through Humane Law Enforcement last year, Britney was in lots of pain, suffering from multiple untreated conditions. But with ASPCA veterinary care and attention, she is now as healthy as possible. In her opinion—and ours—Britney is ready to find her forever home.
For now, Britney spends her days quietly sleeping in her habitat until it's her turn to be walked. She seems to know that she doesn't belong here. And yet, it's been more than 200 days since she came to us. (Only one dog has been with us longer: Lady.)
Britney is not a difficult dog to care for. At 12, this low-key lady loves everyone she meets and wants nothing more than to sleep peacefully in a comfortable spot in a loving home. She's good on walks, though she does bark at other dogs she meets along the way, and often lags behind to take in the scenery.
But Britney does need special food (at least for now) and twice-daily arthritis medication, likely for the rest of her life. That's why she needs a really special adopter to make her golden years golden.
If you live in a six-and-up home and have a special place in your heart for seniors, this sweet Lab gal really needs you! She's been through so much. Please share her on Facebook and Twitter, and help us give her a happy ending!
To adopt Britney, please contact our Animal Placement department in NYC at (212) 876-7700, ext. 4900.
Great news for animals nationwide! On June 21, the U.S. Senate took a huge step toward strengthening federal laws against animal fighting by approving the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act, which had been a stand-alone bill in the Senate (S. 1947), as part of that chamber's version of the Farm Bill.
This humane measure would make it a federal offense to knowingly attend an organized animal fight and would impose additional penalties for bringing children to animal fights. Violators would face up to one year in prison for attending a fight, and up to three years in prison for bringing or causing a minor to attend.
While organized animal fighting is a federal crime and is illegal in all 50 states, the issue of spectators at these events has not been fully addressed on the federal level—and laws against spectatorship vary from state to state.
"This measure would help law enforcement by allowing them to pursue and punish the spectators who drive the market for animal fighting," says Nancy Perry, Senior Vice President of ASPCA Government Relations. "Furthermore, children need protection from the spectacle of animal fighting, as well as its dangerous and illegal associated activities, including drugs, weapons and gambling."
In order for the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act to become law, the U.S. House must add the same language it its version of the Farm Bill, which is still being crafted. The Farm Bill is expected to be finalized by the end of summer.
For more information on the ASPCA's efforts to tackle animal fighting, please join the ASPCA Advocacy Brigade.
Thanks to a major court victory for the ASPCA this week, the cats rescued from Caboodle Ranch are a big step closer to finding the forever homes they deserve.
In an eight-page order, a judge of Florida's Third Judicial Circuit transferred ownership of the felines from Caboodle Ranch to local authorities, saying the nearly 700 cats should never return to the rural Florida property.
The judge wrote that the cats "were not receiving proper and reasonable care while in the custody of Caboodle" and that Caboodle lacked "the resources, ability, skill and (most importantly) willingness to follow expert veterinary advice essential to an operation dedicated to the care of such a large and apparently ever-growing number of animals."
The judge also prohibited Caboodle from acquiring more animals, ensuring that no more cats fall victim to hoarding there.
"The court's decision has the best interest of the animals at heart," says Tim Rickey, Senior Director of the ASPCA's Field Investigations & Response Team. "As the court noted, cats at Caboodle lived in filth; many were sick and in pain."
Wednesday marked four months since authorities raided Caboodle Ranch in rural Madison County. Caboodle promoted itself as a sanctuary for unwanted felines, but the reality of life on the property was very different.
Today the cats are being housed in a temporary shelter in Jacksonville, receiving the veterinary attention, behavioral enrichment and companionship they deserve. Their road to forever homes has been a long one, but even more good news for the cats is just around the corner.
Stay tuned to ASPCA.org for more great news about these resilient kitties!
Thumbs up to Rhode Island for enacting two critical measures to protect farm animals. The new laws ban the intensive confinement of veal calves and female breeding pigs and prohibit the inhumane tail-docking of cows.
"These two new measures are a significant step toward improving the lives of farm animals in Rhode Island, who all too often endure lives of agony and frustration on factory farms," says Suzanne McMillan, ASPCA Director of Farm Animal Welfare. "All animals, including those raised for food, deserve to be treated humanely."
S.2191/H.7180 prohibits two of the most horrible factory farming abuses: veal crates for calves and gestation crates for female breeding pigs. Veal calves and female breeding pigs on factory farms are often confined in crates so tiny that they are unable to lie down, stand up or turn around freely. Eight other states have already passed similar humane legislation, and 16 Rhode Island farms came forward in support of the state ban.
S.2192 prohibits the inhumane practice of "tail-docking" cows. This process involves the partial amputation—typically without pain killers—of up to two-thirds of a cow's tail. Despite claims from some in the dairy industry that tail docking is needed to help ensure cow cleanliness and udder health, the scientific evidence shows that tail docking creates no benefit to the cow or quality of milk produced. Instead, the practice causes cows pain and distress and often results in increased fly attacks. The American Veterinary Medical Association, theNational Milk Producers Federation, and numerous dairy industry representatives are highly critical of the practice and oppose routine tail docking of dairy cows.
"We thank Governor Chafee for protecting Rhode Island's animals from some of the worst factory farm abuses," says Debora Bresch, Esq., ASPCA Senior Director of Government Relations for the Eastern Region.
To help us fight for the passage of humane legislation in your state, please join the ASPCA Advocacy Brigade.
On Thursday, June 21, the United States Senate moved forward on important legislation to protect the welfare of captive primates. The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works approved the Captive Primate Safety Act (S. 1324), introduced by the committee's Chair, Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA). The measure can now be considered by the full Senate.
The Captive Primate Safety Act would ban monkeys and other primates from the exotic pet trade. As we all know, no wild animal, especially a primate, should ever be kept as a pet.
Apes and monkeys are highly intelligent animals who need to live with their own kind in order to develop normally. In the wild, they inhabit large territories and enjoy companionship in organized social groups. Private owners have neither the knowledge nor the proper environments to provide the long-term, specialized care that captive primates require.
Many captive primates have attacked humans and other animals, or have escaped from their enclosures into the community. Bites and scratches from nonhuman primates can transmit viruses that can cause severe infections and even death to humans.
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While we applaud Chairwoman Boxer and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee for moving forward with this important legislation to protect primates, more work still needs to be done. Please call your two U.S. senators today and ask them to cosponsor S. 1324, the Captive Primate Safety Act. You can find your senators' names and numbers here.


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Baby's Emotional, Intellectual Development
You gaze lovingly into your newborn's eyes as you feed him or her. You speak gently to your baby as you change his or her diaper. You sing to your child at bedtime.
These caring acts help your child build a healthy brain.
A baby is born with 100 billion brain cells, called neurons. Throughout childhood, these neurons continue to make connections with other neurons. Your child's brain continues to develop in response to stimulus from light, color, sound, touch, and other sensory input.
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Be warm, loving, and responsive.
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Talk, read, and sing to your child.
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It's finally time for millions of Britons, celebrities and foreign leaders to save the date. After a flurry of speculation, the royal family said this morning that recently engaged Prince William and Kate Middleton have set a date for their wedding.
The royal couple will be wed at Westminster Abbey Friday, April 29, 2011, according to a statement by the royal house of Prince Charles, William's father.
As one of the most anticipated events of 2011, the date will be declared a national holiday and, in addition to the thousands of guests expected to attend the wedding, millions more will be watching on television and online.
"They wanted a Friday. They wanted a spring wedding and they wanted to give the country a day off," royal expert Katie Nicholl told "Good Morning America."
But why so early? Most royal watchers were guessing the wedding would take place in the summer. Bookies had even reportedly stopped taking bets on July.
"They didn't want this to take too long," Nicholl said. "Remember, they've been together nine years. ... They were just desperate to get it over and done with."
Prior to the announcement, special attention was focused on how much the royal blowout would cost and who would pick up the tab because the island nation has been reeling from the global economic downturn and recently slashed $130 billion in spending and about 500,000 public sector jobs.
The royal family said in the statement today it would be paying for the wedding and, Nicholl said, it will be a subdued affair; at least relative to most royal celebrations.
"But let's face it, the royal family isn't short a few pennies," Nicholl said.
The wedding could be an emotional return to Westminster for Prince William. It was the same place he said his final goodbyes to his mother, the late Princess Diana, at her funeral in 1997.
The abbey can hold nearly 3,000 guests, but it could still be months before the much-anticipated guest list is made public, former Buckingham palace spokesman Dickie Arbiter said.
"What you've got to remember is that you've got guests William and Kate want to invite, there are guests that William and Kate have got to invite because there's the commonwealth aspect, there are world leaders that have to be considered, there are friends. there are family. So they're already thinking about that," he said last week.
William and Middleton announced their engagement last week, sending millions of Britons and the international media into a wedding-warped frenzy.
Today's announcement was followed by visible sighs of relief from the happy couple, and the queen said she was "absolutely delighted" for the couple, Buckingham Palace said hours after the announcement.
Like the queen, Middletons' parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, said after the announcement they too were "absolutely delighted."
"The Prince of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince William to Miss Catherine Middleton," a statement from Clarence House last week read.
Prince William, 28, asked Middleton, also 28, to marry him while the two were on vacation in Kenya last month, the statement said.
The happy couple appeared for the first time for reporters arm-in-arm before a barrage of camera flashes, Middleton wearing the famous engagement ring worn by Princess Diana.


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Grains and Grain Products
- 1 slice of bread
- 1 ounce of dry cereal—½ to 1-¼ cup; check the Nutrition Facts label on the cereal box
- ½ cup of cooked rice, pasta, or cereal
- 1 cup of raw leafy vegetables
- ½ cup of cooked vegetables
- ½ cup of vegetable juice
- Tomatoes
- Carrots
- Squash
- Broccoli
- Turnips
- Greens, like collards, kale, and spinach
- Artichokes
- Beans, including green beans and lima beans
- Sweet potatoes
- Potatoes
- ½ cup of fruit juice
- 1 medium piece of fruit
- ¼ cup of dried fruit
- ½ cup of fresh (cut up), frozen, or canned fruit
- Apples
- Apricots
- Bananas
- Dates
- Grapes
- Citrus, such as oranges and orange juice, and grapefruit and grapefruit juice
- Mangoes
- Melons
- Peaches
- Pineapples
- Prunes
- Raisins
- Strawberries
- Tangerines
Low-fat or Fat-free Dairy Foods
- 1 cup of milk
- 1 cup of yogurt
- 1-½ ounces of cheese
- Fat-free (skim) or low-fat (1%) milk
- Fat-free or low-fat buttermilk
- Fat-free or low-fat regular or frozen yogurt
- Fat-free or low-fat cheese (Remember, though that most cheeses—including cottage cheese—can be quite high in salt.)
Meats, Poultry, and Fish
- Select lean meats
- Trim away visible fat
- Use lowfat cooking methods, such as broiling, roasting, or boiling
- Remove skin from poultry before eating
- Try not to eat more than 4 egg yolks per week since they are high in cholesterol
Nuts, Seeds, and Dry Beans
- 1/3 cup or 1-½ ounces of nuts
- 2 tablespoons or ½ ounce of seeds
- ½ cup of cooked dry beans
- Nuts: almonds, filberts, mixed nuts, peanuts, and walnuts
- Sunflower seeds
- Dry beans: kidney beans, black beans, lentils, peas
Fats and Oils
- 1 teaspoon of soft margarine
- 1 tablespoon of lowfat mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons of salad dressing
- 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil
- Soft margarine (The softer the margarine, the less trans fatty acids it has; trans fats are as dangerous to your heart as saturated fats found in butter.)
- Low-fat mayonnaise
- Light salad dressing
- Vegetable oils: olive, corn, canola, safflower
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of jelly or jam
- ½ cup of sorbet, gelatin dessert
- 8 ounces of lemonade
- Maple syrup
- Jellies and jams
- Fruit-flavored gelatin
- Candy: jelly beans and hard candy
- Fruit punch
- Sorbet
Reducing Your Sodium Intake
- Choose low- or reduced-sodium versions of foods and condiments when available.
- Buy fruits and vegetables fresh, frozen plain, or canned in water, with no salt added.
- Use fresh meats, poultry, and fish rather than canned, smoked, or processed versions.
- Check the Nutrition Facts label on breakfast cereals and snacks. Choose those lowest in sodium.
- Limit cured foods, such as bacon and ham.
- Limit foods packed in brine, such as pickles, pickled vegetables, olives, and sauerkraut.
- Limit condiments, such as MSG, mustard, horseradish, ketchup, and barbecue sauce.
- Add half the amount of salt than you normally would to your foods; gradually decrease this amount.
- Instead of seasoning with salt, use other sources of flavor—herbs, spices, lemon, lime, vinegar, or salt-free seasoning blends.
- Do not add salt when you are cooking rice, pasta, and hot cereal. Cut back on instant mixes of these foods; they are usually high in salt.
- Rinse canned foods, such as tuna, to remove some sodium
- Cut back on convenience foods, such as frozen dinners, packaged mixes, and canned soups or broths.
Putting It All Together
- 1 lowfat granola bar (½ grain)
- 1 medium banana (1 fruit)
- 1 cup of fruit yogurt, fat-free, no sugar added (1 dairy)
- 1 cup of orange juice (1-½ fruit)
- 1 cup of fat-free milk (1 dairy)
- Turkey breast sandwich: 3 ounces of turkey breast (1 meat), 2 slices of whole wheat bread (2 grains), 2 slices (1-½ ounces) of natural cheddar cheese, reduced fat (1 dairy), 1 large leaf of romaine lettuce (¼ vegetable), 2 slices of tomato (½ vegetable), 2 teaspoons of mayonnaise, lowfat (2/3 fat), 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard
- 1 cup of broccoli, steamed from frozen (2 vegetables)
- 1 medium orange (1 fruit)
- 3 ounces of spicy baked fish (1 fish)—see recipe below
- 1 cup of scallion rice (2 grains)—see recipe below
- ½ cup of spinach, cooked from frozen (1 vegetable)
- 1 cup of carrots, cooked from frozen (2 vegetables)
- 1 small whole wheat roll (1 grain)
- 1 teaspoon of soft margarine (1 fat)
- 1 cup of fat-free (skim) milk (1 dairy)
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- ¼ cup of dried apricots (1 fruit)
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- 1-½ teaspoons of bouillon granules, unsalted
- ¼ cup of scallions (green onions) chopped
- Cook rice according to directions on the package.
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- Measure 1 cup portions and serve.
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov
Dietitians of Canada http://www.dietitians.ca
Health Canada http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca
DASH diet. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed. Updated March 3, 2013. Accessed March 27, 2014.
Dash diet serving sizes. The Dash Diet Eating Plan website. Available at: http://dashdiet.org/servingsizes.asp. Updated March 6, 2014. Accessed March 27, 2014.
Following the DASH eating plan. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute website. Available at: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/dash/followdash.html. Updated July 2, 2012. Accessed March 27, 2014.
Your guide to lowering your blood pressure with DASH. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute website. Available at: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash/how%5Fmake%5Fdash.html. Accessed March 27, 2014.
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Comic 151
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Title: Sock it to me - part 3
Date: January 30, 2006
Summary: Grublarr and his Monster friend find out what Beaver and Steve truly are: NOT socks!
Cast: Beaver, Steve, Grublarr, Other Three-eyed Gelatinous Slime-Monster
Onomatopoeias used: None
Number of panels: 3
Panel 1
Beaver and Steve are surrounded by two green, slimy, three-eyed slime monsters.
Beaver: "Um...Yes?"
Steve: "W-we are...?"
Grublarr: (kindly) "Oh! In that case I'm sorry that we bothered you! Please go about your socky business."
Other Monster: (holding 'Socks User Manual') "Wait Grublarr, we should check the reference manual first..."
Panel 2
Close up on 'Socks User Manual' where you can see 'FIGURE 1: SOCKS' and a picture of a sock, and on the other page 'FIGURE 2: NOT SOCKS' with a picture of Beaver, Steve, a bee and a windmill.
Monster2: "Let's see now... Oh my!"
Panel 3
Monster2: "They are not socks at all!"
Monster1: "You lied to us? For shame! Take them to the detention centre!"
Steve: "I'm very disappointed in you Beaver."
[To be Cont'd.]
Fun Facts
- Beaver is a liar.
- Aliens who steal left socks are not very bright, but very polite nonetheless.
- The Socks User Manual is very thick.
- Socks often do not often come with a manual at all.
- In Panels 2 and 3, we can see Gruglarr clearly has more than two 'arms.' However, The other alien appears not to have extra arms.
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Despite having recently presided over a very successful Halloween, Jack Skellington, aka the Pumpkin King, is bored with his job and feels that life in Halloweenland lacks meaning. Then he stumbles upon Christmastown and promptly decides to make the Yuletide his own.
Cast: Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey, Glenn Shadix, Danny Elfman
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Jul 5, 2009
Wickertree is an interesting place not far from my sister's home on Vancouver Island. They took me there for a look around and as you can see it is an eyeful. I didn't get photos from inside the shops but you can see the furniture in many home decorating magazines, Architectural Digest being one.
The main Wickertree store is facing the highway but most of these other stores were in behind it encircling a courtyard with the fountain in the middle. The really sad part is that most of these lovely old buildings are empty. No one to love them. No one to fill them with special treats that would perhaps have been in my price range. So sad.
The shops that were side by side had been connected into bigger shops instead of individual specialty places. There was fabulous leather furniture and big beautiful wood cupboards, hand crafted. But really these photos are about the buildings themselves and not the stuff in them that I can't afford. Looking however is free. Unless you bump into something and break it.
I loved the sound of the crazy fountain made out of old steel cogs and stuff. There were birds singing all around. This rose was a huge bush and so fragrant but it had tiny little white flowers and I have never seen one like it before but it was definitely a rose. Any ideas?
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- Mary said...
What an adorable, charming town, and gorgeous white flowers! :O)
- July 5, 2009 at 10:44 PM
- Barnyard Country Gifts said...
That are really nice mosaics you made. Brings back a lot of memories when of my nanny time in Canada. Thanks for sharing with us.
- July 5, 2009 at 11:12 PM
- Riet said...
What a beatiful town. Have a nice day
- July 6, 2009 at 2:24 AM
- Mary said...
Hi Lori! What a fun mosaic. I always love seeing beautiful old buildings. What a shame some of them are empty! Thanks for sharing your weekend at Mosaic Monday. :)
- July 6, 2009 at 4:40 AM
- Keetha Broyles said...
Wow - - - I LOVE that place. Hmmmmmmm, looks like I should plan a Canada vacation - - - - it would have to be a place where I could see Wickertree and hubby could fish - - - - is that even possible????
- July 6, 2009 at 7:19 AM
- Debbie Pearson said...
Loved your mosaics today. It looks so peaceful there.
- July 6, 2009 at 8:54 AM
- Suzy said...
Looks like a neat place. One day when I make it back to Vancouver Island I'll have to search it out.
- July 6, 2009 at 2:32 PM
- Dishesdone said...
Great looking town, very charming! I would be the one to bump and break something :)
- July 6, 2009 at 8:41 PM
- Roban said...
This looks like a lovely place to visit. I've never been to Canada but have hopes of visiting at some point in my life. Thanks for sharing and for taking a look at my Mosaic Monday post!
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When Leah Kipfer says that about softball, she means it. A broken ankle isn't going to keep her down.
The Southwestern Community College sophomore pitcher and first baseman from Albia was on her way to completing a spectacular career as a Spartan when her season took a detour on April 15.
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"We got back around 2:30," coach Lindsay Stumpff recalled. "They were bored. Some of them went over to the Y."
That seemingly harmless decision changed the course of Kipfer's sophomore season. The former all-conference basketball player was just killing time with some friends.
"We decided to go to the Y and play a little basketball," Kipfer said. "Three of us were softball girls, and a couple guys. We were just shooting around. I did kind of a jump shot, came down and rolled my ankle. I ended up breaking my fibula, but I didn't know that at the time."
All she knew for sure was that she had some unpleasant news for coach Stumpff. But, first things first. She had to make the walk west to the dorms.
"I couldn't stand on it," Kipfer said. "(Teammates) Sami Borland and Taylor Powers put me around their shoulders and took me to the elevator. I one-leg hopped to the dorm, holding onto them."
No joke
Stumpff was skeptical when first receiving the news that evening.
"I got a text saying, 'coach, I got some bad news.' This is a team full of pranksters, and they like to mess with me a little bit," Stumpff said. "She said she rolled her ankle. I said this is not the time to be messing around with me, so just tell me if you are. Then she said, no, she's being serious."
When Stumpff arrived later in Kipfer's dorm room, she realized just how serious.
"It kept on hurting," Kipfer said. "I had my foot in a bucket of ice when she came over."
Trainers originally believed it was a bad sprain, while Kipfer took a week off of softball. Finally, with no significant improvement, Kipfer's family wanted answers.
"My mom took me to Des Moines, and they found out I'd broken my fibula," Kipfer said.
Doctors wanted to cast it immediately, but delayed that in favor of a walking "boot" since she wanted to try to finish her final season at SWCC.
That diagnosis was made last Friday. Two days later, she was pitching the first four innings against third-ranked Kirkwood, leading 2-1 through three innings. She was wearing a heavy brace on her landing (left) ankle. Third baseman Danyielle Barger and former Creston prep Carla Smith at first helped her on bunt coverage.
A week earlier, when she thought it was simply a sprain, she split duty with Barger in the pitching circle in a 5-4 victory over sixth-ranked DMACC, salvaging a doubleheader split. Barger, a former conference opponent from Centerville, was a backup pitcher in high school.
"Danyielle has been awesome," Kipfer said.
Regional plan
Courtney Wagner, sophomore from Ottumwa, has shouldered the bulk of the pitching load since the injury. This year, with continued improvement by Kipfer in the circle, the plan for the regional tournament beginning Sunday in Fort Dodge is for Kipfer and Wagner to share time, hoping to keep opponents off balance.
"Just two or three good innings from Leah will take some pressure off of Courtney," Stumpff said. "It also gives hitters a different look through the game. Leah was smoking before the injury."
She is 5-5 as a pitcher with a 2.46 ERA for Southwestern, which enters the postseason at 22-14 and 15-11 in the league the third seed. She has 103 strikeouts, 27 walks and 60 hits allowed in 71 innings.
As the team's cleanup hitter and first baseman when not pitching, Kipfer was batting .424 with three home runs and 16 RBI in 61 at-bats, before the injury eliminated that part of her game, as she is unable put enough weight on her left foot to bat and run to first.
"I would have never thought I'd have to DH for Leah Kipfer," Stumpff said, shaking her head.
SWCC award
Last year was a breakthrough campaign for both the Spartans and Kipfer, selected last week as the 2013 recipient of the Ron "Fox" Clinton Female Athlete of the Year at Southwestern.
Kipfer, Barger and 2012 Athlete of the Year winner Londen Miller all surpassed the previous hits record as Southwestern reached a school record in victories at 43-21. Kipfer batted .432 with a team-high 82 hits, eight home runs and 68 RBI in 57 games.
As a pitcher, she was 15-11 with a 3.14 ERA.
This year, with so many cancellations to weather, the offensive numbers haven't been as high, but she's been more effective in the pitching circle.
"The first three or four doubleheaders in conference, she had games of double-digit strikeouts," Stumpff said. "I think the longer you are in this league, you grow and mentally you begin to think a little more about what you need to do out there."
For Kipfer, who was first discovered by Stumpff while pitching in a 1-0 loss to Creston and all-state pitcher Madison Frain in Creston as a junior, it's been an evolution.
"I got more movement," Kipfer said. "When I came to college they taught me new pitches. In the second year, I learned how to control them and what I needed to do differently. You start to learn what batters like."
It's that career production, and dedication, that makes Kipfer a deserving recipient of the college's top athletic award, Stumpff says.
This is a team with several sophomore standouts. Outfielder Ashley Brandt is the league's leading hitter at .539. Barger is a power-hitting force, and shortstop Hannah Sneed has been a leader at a key position for two years.
Then there are all sophomores in other Spartan sports to consider.
But nobody is arguing the choice of Kipfer, daughter of Tim and Teresa Kipfer of Albia.
"I had a team full of people I could have pushed for it," Stumpff said. "Many of them would have had a good shot at it, as well. With Leah, I think it's based on the year she had last year, setting records. She's deserving, and definitely now that she's pitching on a broken ankle. That just shows she'll do whatever it takes to help her team."
Career path
Interested in nursing, Kipfer said she's been accepted at Southwestern and Indian Hills near her hometown. But she is also considering an offer by College of St. Marys, which is interested in her as a softball player, as well.
"Nursing and softball both take a lot of time," Kipfer said. "I think I'd like to play, if I could I could make it work."
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Seriously, I might go crazy waiting for this game...
http://www.gamedynamo.com/article/sh...lots_of_KinectRay Muzykas showed off Biowares new gameplay mechanics for Mass Effect 3, and it left us craving more. Kinect compatibility tops the bill, with voice recognition allowing players to speak dialogue choices in real time--virtually conversing with Commander Shepards team and NPCs. But this feature goes beyond chit chat. Players using Kinect will also give orders to squad mates, tasking them with offensive and defensive positions. Players can also prompt teammates to use special abilities, which keeps the action moving rather than selecting options from the on-screen wheel weve seen in prior games. Bioware was also good enough to show off the new brutal melee attacks like the biotic knife we saw Shepard use to spear an enemy cowering behind cover. The crowd collectively dropped its jaw watching Shepard punish his foe, and we cant wait to hear more about Mass Effect 3 during the Electronic Arts briefing.
Following Mass Effect 3 was Ubisofts Ghost Recon: Future Soldier. Starting off with a video, we watched a squad spring an ambush using some glorious tech. Invisibility cloaks were perfect for getting soldiers into position and we even saw someone use what looked like an crossover between a miniature helicopter and a boomerang to take a shot at an enemy from a seemingly safe perch. With soldiers in position, the sniper marked the attack with each member neutralizing opponents in unison. Were amped to see how Ubisoft plans on using this throughout the campaign and in co-op.
2 was awesome. 3 will be epic. Bioware is one of my favorite developers. I go way back with those guys. Balder's Gate anyone?
"Politics is the Art of Looking for Trouble, Finding it Everywhere, Diagnosing it Incorrectly, and Applying the Wrong Remedies"
Fall of Earth trailer.
As sad as it is, i recall a break up i had right before the new year of 2010. One of the first things in my head as i broke up with the beast...woman in question is "well, at least i'll now have a chance to check out Mass Effect 2 without interruption".
To this day, even if that women had been the love of my life i still stand as it was the best decision i ever made.
Terrorist attack count against the Anything Goes Thread: 4
they can so make a movie out of this. its alot better than 99% of crap thats in theaters now.
Bit old, but they still seem committed. This will only gain momentum when Mass Effect 3 arrives....lands...shakes apart the foundation of humanity....whatever you wanna call it....
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I don't know how much more I can take.....
This above all: to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man ~ Shakespeare, Hamlet
I've been following your posts and will continue to send prayers, positive thoughts, hope, and hugs your way for your continued strength and for your son.
I don't know what to say, but I wanted to post to let you know I've read your message and will be thinking of you. And of your poor son, who's been through so much in the last few weeks.
I know that all here who read your message will, like me, be fervently hoping that he'll be found very, very soon - safe and well.
[This message edited by Cally60 at 4:32 AM, April 14th (Monday)]
Best thing I gained in my divorce - my freedom.
Life's good.
..that feeling you get in your stomach, when you heart's broken. It's like all the butterflies just died.
Sending strength and (((hugs)))
"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace." Ernie Banks
That has to be so scary. Sending prayers and mojo that he is found soon, and that he is safe and well.
I edit often to fix stuff ☺
Profoundly grateful Every. Single. Day. that I am blessed with an H with strength, integrity, and compassion, and that he decided to try.
Been following your other thread and keeping you and your family in my prayers.
I hope he turns up soon, safe and sound.
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HEAD Athletes Britta Steffen and Damir Dugonjic, dominated the International Swim competition Mare Nostrum held this weekend in Montecarlo.
Infront of the eyes of Prince Albert and Princess Charlène, Britta Steffen wins the 100m Freestyle while Damir D. won the title over 50m breaststroke, after he got 3rd over the 100m BS an hour earlier.
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He's $50 at Actors Company.
And $40 at Acting Bridge with a $10/year membership
|Johnny Depp
Well, you would figure that he would be extremely inexpensive, or do free workshops at the ActorsLink... because he OWNS it.
I have done MANY workshops over the years and they have been productive for me in the way of co-starring roles. But when a CD decides to open his own workshop place, it does make me pause about just how lucrative workshops are for CDs and now agents.
I also think that workshops are a good way to make CD relationships when you are first starting out and need to add quality co-star credits to your resume, but also believe there is a time when you have to stop doing them in order to not be labeled a "workshop actor."
I have several incidences (me and my friends) where CDs we've met in workshops YEARS ago have known and booked us, and although we have moved up to top-of-show guest starring spots, the CDs will still call us in just for one line co-stars. It's as though they can't see us past the workshop "level."
When one of my friend's agents turned down a one-line co-star audition stating she had just got off her 3rd TOS and he was pushing her for only guests and recurring, this CD told him that he "KNEW she needed the gig because she was a workshop actor!" On the other end though, I know an 40-something actor who is VERY WELL established and books guests all the time, yet still does workshops and is a big advocate for them. I will say this though, he remains loyal to his "starter agency" and I think with his resume and body of work, if he were to go to a more established agency, he would never need to do another workshop again.
What works for some, doesn't for others. I think they are a necessary evil, yes. However, when CD's start opening up their own workshop places, it does give me more of a chill down my spine. Brrrrrr.
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I agree. Gross!
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Acting Bridge and
The Casting Network are the cheapest ones in the Valley.
Almost every workshop is $29 at Acting Bridge, and almost every workshop is under $35 at the Casting Network.
ITA is the cheapest place the westside, (almost all under $35) but they have a $45/year membership fee.
|Johnny Depp
I second The Acting Bridge as the cheapest place to do workshops. Previously a bunch were $29, now most seem to be in the range of $35, with a few still being $29. Scott David's is $45 there. There's a starting $10 membership fee from what I recall.
They do credit package deals where you can get more credit than you pay for (i.e. $240 for $300). There's also a $30 referral bonus in which both you and the person who referred you will get a $30 credit granted the new person enrolls in at least one class. That being said, if anyone reads this post and decides to hit up the Acting Bridge, PM me and use me as a referral! ^^
When I first made this, Actors Artistry which pretty much undercuts everyone else in pricing did not exist.
I did not like the Acting Bridge. I went there when they first opened. To me it has a weird vibe, but that might be me. Their workshops are cheap, but sometimes cheap isn't worth it if the CD experience is bad.
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It really pisses me off that there are places this cheap out there when the cheapest here is like $90.
CDs are the same regardless of where you go. I like how most of the CDs who come to the Bridge are now starting to do prepared readings rather than cold readings where you're paired with someone who sucks at it.
|Johnny Depp
"Actors Artistry" is by far the best I've experienced in Los Angeles. These people are doing it right. $21 dollars for your first workshop (if you bring a canned food item which they donate to charity). $29 for every cd workshop after. No cold reads. It's set up like a real audition with a reader. And they give you time afterwards to chat with the CD and ask questions.
|Sean Penn
This is the best response I've seen so far on the matter. It's definitely not black or white as some people here are trying to paint it as. Thank you for your awesome input!
CD workshops are just another means of advertising your product, which is you. It's not a replacement for classes, it's direct advertising. You should be well-trained before you show up. I wouldn't suggest doing workshops with more than one CD at a time. It's no preparation for real auditions, and group-think can kill you. Also, if you're a newbie, you will get overshadowed by the pros, so be prepared. I like Actors Key in Burbank, but then I live 5 minutes away. But I like their professionalism and format. I would say to never do workshops that throw you in front of other actors. If you think you can forgo workshops without having a name or massive connections, then you are dillusional.
|Morgan Freeman
With CD workshops, it is a numbers game. If you want work out of it, then you have to be standing in front of them when they are casting a part you fit. It's all being in the right place at the right time. In order for it to be beneficial, just make sure you meet with legit, WORKING CDs. So many of them now are just doing them because they are "between jobs", so make certain that who you are seeing is currently casting something.
And in LA, all CDs hit all the workshop places so it makes no difference where you go.
|Morgan Freeman
In Ohio they are $150, for which you get 1-2 min of performing in front of CD, 3 seconds of feedback "Wow! That was great.", one feedback sheet that took about 15 seconds for CD to fill out, about 10 minute of group Q and A. The rest of the time is watching everyone perform and hearing their feedback, which may or may not be helpful.
Is this how they are in NYC/LA? I can't imagine that they call any people from the midwest in. My daughter didn't get called in, and she got the highest feedback and rankings. Not that this is surprising at all, really.
We've done two (the first had a little more CD interaction than described above, and she has answered follow up questions via email), but have tried it and are done now, it was pretty much money and time down the drain.
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I would like to get some advice with regards into helping my friend's shop.
My friend who runs a shop does automotive modifying work like turbocharging and exhaust stuff. He uses just a rigid abrasive chop saw and a bench grinder with a wire wheel and a stone wheel.
I mentioned to him about the dry cut saw and told him that I would research on it first and if its a good investment he might get one. With exhaust works and turbo, he uses SS304 or 316 tube/pipe, and mild steel, they range from a 2" diameter to a 4" diameter. He either tigs or migs the pipe/tubing together.
When Tigging pipe/tubing, these are his steps (doing exhaust/turbo work)
1. Cut the tubing
2. Deburr the pipe using a bench grinder stone wheel
3. Clean the edges of the tube with wire wheel on bench grinder
4. Using a sander, sand the tube so its flat
5. Clean again using a wire wheel
6. Then tig it connecting to the other pipe
Sometimes he does some of the steps twice just to make sure its flat and burr free.
It is very time consuming for them to be doing this and with those time that was used, it could have been used on another part of the car (be more efficient).
I guess my question is mainly, what would be the best tool to use in cutting Stainless Steel pipe/tubing for exhaust/turbo work? That of course would greatly minimize the burrs? In order to just basically cut, quickly clean, and weld?
Thank you in advance for any help!!!
Greatly Appreciated
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Cutting stainless steel pipesnewbi welder
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Cold saw.(Wet saw.)2- XMT's 350 cc/cv
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you could also use a small band sawWelders do it hotter!!
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I saw an incredible saw (heh, heh) at eastec. It was a small bandsaw, made in italy. It ran the blade in the opposite direction we are used to. The guy let me try it. I could cut a sliver off a 3" solid bar very quickly. the taper was about .003", verified with a dial caliper. I was very impressed. they are light and small and run around 1100-1500 depending on the model. I don't know if anybody knows the name, i will try to remember and post if i do. I have a milwaukee dry cut and would trade it in an instant for this one.Dynasty 200 DX
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Hi Everyone,
Thank you for your replies!!! Much help is appreciated
Actually, my questions applies to both MY own tools and my friend's shop.
Just for clarification, a "wet saw" is the same as a cold/dry cut saw? Reason why I asked about the cold/dry cut saw is that I noticed on the blade itself that it does not say that i can cut SS? But specify that it can only cut Mild Steel?
This is the blade I am referring to:
I myself already have a small band saw (horizontal), and a 14" chop saw. My band saw currently is broken due to the blade, and eventually would like to get it replaced and calibrated to some sort due to the fact that it does not cut straight (thats why I dont use it much before it broke). I just got my chop saw so I havent used it much.
But I dont cut much pipes as I am just a hobbiest, as much as my friend's who runs a automotive shop business.
Basically, I would recommend my friend to either buy a band saw or a cold/dry cut, but I would like to first get a confirmation that it is ok to use Stainless Steel on a cold/dry cut saw?
(Leaning towards on getting a cold/dry cut saw thats why)
Thank you!
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Cleaver, as you can see, a lot comes down to your (friend's) budget. Cold saws are nice. Nice and pricey. Dry cut saws are more economical, but I'm not sure that would be my choice of machine. Noisy, too. Ouch.
I like bandsaws.
You already have a bandsaw. Get some blades, dial it in the best you can, and get 'er done. IMO, the kind of work you are talking about is all about proper fit-up and patience. I don't think you will find a magic tool to get it done without some post-cut tweaking for fit-up.
I agree with Ironhead and Jack's approach... not necessarily with the same equipment they recommend, but in a nut shell it's suggesting that you don't need a $5000 saw to cut on the line. This is just my $.02. If your buddy has a shop, a cold saw could serve him/you well for a variety of applications... but it's not necessary IMO. See if you can't try one out somewhere on the material you are looking to work with and then you can make a better call for yourself.
05-23-2008, 10:52 AM #7If necessity is the Mother of Invention, I must be the Father of Desperation!
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Hello Cleaver!
If I understand your friends need from your post, he seems to have a need for prototype/modification work, as opposed to production.
Since he is in the business of making money with the needed equipment, he should only invest in quality equipment. I think a miter bandsaw, and a belt sander would be a good start, and then a cold saw with appropriate blade for type of material as the need arises. There are plenty of good quality brands to choose from, but he will need to find a good local supplier, and find a product that has the best service locally. I would have them demonstrate the equipment first before any investment too! The good companies like Dake, Brobo, Scotchman, Doringer, and Burr-king are more than happy to help and advise on the type of equipment that will be needed.
The saw blade you linked to is for a dry-cut saw. I doubt it will work with a cold saw which is completely different. A dry saw is similar to the abrasive chop saw in construction, but with a different style of electric motor. You have to purchase the blades recommended by the manufacturer for these type of saws. Milwaukee has one that is hand held, and used like a circular saw. Run a google search on dry-cut saw, and cold saw and you will understand the difference
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For square cuts only, on stainless pipe or tube, I've never used anything better than a GF orbital cutting machine. I've also found cold cut saw blades don't stay sharp for long when cutting lots of stainless. GF's aren't cheap though.
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Hi Everyone!!!
I wanted to say first thank you for all the help!!! I really appreciate it very much
Firstly, I never knew that there was a difference between a cold cut and a dry cut. I had always thought that they were the same machine just how people called it differs. But now I know!
Just for clarification:
Cold cut: http://cgi.ebay.com/DAKE-Cut-250-Col...2em118Q2el1247
Dry Cut: http://cgi.ebay.com/Milwaukee-6190-2...QQcmdZViewItem
I am mostly looking into the drycut as the cold cut would be out of the budget right for now (for my friend's and me definitly).
And you right everyone, there isnt a tool that will do everything. So with my friend's shop already having a chop saw, I wanted to recommend him with something that cuts better, but not necssarily faster? haha, I dont know about that yet.
It boils down to two machines: a vertical/horizontal bandsaw or a drycut saw.
So my next question would be is that "has anyone cut stainless steel tubing using a dry cut saw (daily or occationally)?" How did it perform and how long does the blade last? [im trying to find out more about the drycut saws thats why]
Thank you.
ps: that Orbital site looks cool...and expensive! hahanewbi welder