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Robotic arm with grain-filled sack instead of fingers
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"Universal gripper" eliminates the need to program individual joints
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researchers have designed a robotic arm that is capable of performing every day tasks such as writing, drawing and serving drinks. But what makes this robotic arm special is that it can
complete these common tasks without fingers
Eric Brown, lead author of the study and a physicist at the University of Chicago in Illinois, along with John Amend, co-author of the study and an engineering student at Cornell University, have designed and developed a
robotic arm that can grasp
and control household objects without the use of fingers.
While fingers and thumbs are necessary for humans to pick up a glass of water or write with a pen, Brown explains that fingers and thumbs on a robot would be more difficult than helpful. The fingers would require a computer to manipulate several individual joints, and in the past, robots have sometimes proved to be sloppy with the use of their fingers. Sometimes the
robots grip too hard
and break the item they're holding, and other times they don't grip the item very well at all and drop it.
But now, Brown and Amend have created a "universal gripper" that omits the use of fingers completely on a robotic arm. Instead, there is a small rubber sack at the end of the arm which contains small glass spheres or
coffee grains
. When the rubber sack touches a desired object, a pipe sucks air from the sack in order to mold the rubber sack to the object's shape and cause it to contract. The contraction is a one percent change in volume, but it is enough to grab most items.
The idea of using a grain or rubber sack is not new, though. However, Corey O'Hern, a physicist at Yale University who did not participate in this study, did mention that this is the first time a study had been completed with so much detail and proper testing.
"This seems like a much better way to go," said O'Hern.
Amend notes that the universal gripper's greatest advantage is its versatility, but adds that it has some trouble picking up flat objects, porous objects and objects bigger than half its size. But despite these limitations, Amends says "as long as the gripper can fold about one-fourth of the object's surface, it can pick up just about any shape thrown in its path."
O'Hern offered advice in regards to the gripper's problem with picking up certain objects, saying that Brown and Amend should make the sack stickier. But on that same note, having the gripper let go of an object would be more difficult that way.
Brown and Amend hope the fingerless robotic arm can be used
for amputees
in the future. This particular design, with a little work, could improve the way tens of thousands of patients in the United States function on a daily basis, and without having to control eight individual fingers and two thumbs, using this robotic arm would be simple.
This study
was published in
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
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Taking antipsychotic drugs 'can do more harm than good'
The experience of taking antipsychotic drugs can be so unpleasant that they do more harm than good, a Clinical Psychologist argued last week.
Dr Lucy Johnstone, a Chartered Psychologist, was speaking at The Use of Antipsychotic Medication event organised by the Bristol Link group on March 30th.
She said: "Research shows the physical and psychological effects of antipsychotic medication can be as bad as the condition they are meant to treat. Patients can feel traumatised and re-abused by the experience of taking, or being forced to take, this medication. There is a risk of leaving people in a worse emotional state than before."
Also speaking at the event, Psychiatrist Dr Joanna Moncrieff agreed that although these drugs have been seen as the mainstay of treatment, they have no specific effect on conditions such as schizophrenia and psychosis.
They do not correct biochemical imbalances in the brain or restore normal brain functioning. Instead, they create an abnormal brain state that dampens down thought and emotion.
The conference also included presentations from Dr Alison Tierney, who is a carer and researcher - and Clare Crestani, a former service user who prefers to describe herself as an 'ex-detainee of mental health services'.

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YARMOUTH, N.S. - The federal government has given $276,000 to the town of Yarmouth for improvements to its waterfront.
West Nova MP Greg Kerr announced the funding Wednesday and outlined some of the improvements the federal money will buy.
A canopy for a performing arts stage will be erected, murals painted on walls, and landscaping done.
Kerr, a Conservative MP, later met with civic leaders and business people to discuss the ferry situation.
Bay Ferries Ltd. announced just a week before Christmas that it would not resume its high-speed ferry service between Yarmouth and Maine in 2010.
The Cat ferry has been running from May through October in recent years and Kerr said they must ensure there's a long-term ferry service for the area.
Bay Ferries president Mark MacDonald has said the provincial government had told the company that financial assistance would not be extended this year.
Many people in southwestern Nova Scotia are worried that the absence of a ferry connection with the United States will prove disastrous to the summertime economy.
They want an assurance that some kind of ferry service will operate this year.
"We're doing everything we can to make that happen," Kerr said. "We can't afford to simply let it slide away, that's for sure."
Ottawa to fund $276,000 worth of improvements to Yarmouth, N.S., waterfront
YARMOUTH, N.S. - The federal government has given $276,000 to the town of Yarmouth for improvements to its waterfront.
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It makes you wonder how the government can condone spending 250000 a year to rubn signs for the cobequid pass but cannot warrent spending money on communities that are booming like Yarmouth. Yarmouth is a beautiful place and many people from cananda and the states visit here but with no ferry service this will cut down on tourism. I understand that there needs to be measures put in place for people to be safe on the roads but if they can afford to put in signs on a highway that we as Canadains lease from the states...thats right we do not own the highway then why can they not put more money into something that hepls a community and brings in money for us as Nova Scotians!?!? It does not make sence...I think that the government needs to get there priorities strait!


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January 28, 2013
A Mormon Walks Into a Temple...
Rabbi Robert Kasman, Albany Times Union
Throughout the two decades I have spent in the rabbinate, I have never met a Mormon at an interfaith event. I do not recall a Mormon ever speaking at a synagogue. Recently I decided that doesn't make sense and that the burden is on me to do some outreach to rectify the situation.
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Q: I'm going to plant eight blueberries in my back yard, but the soil test came back telling me my pH is 7.1. That's pretty high for growing blueberries. I also have heavy clay, which also apparently isn't good for blueberries. Can I improve the soil enough to grow a decent crop or should I look for another spot (or give up the idea altogether)?
A: You're definitely not starting off with ideal conditions, but I wouldn't give up. It's possible to amend the soil enough to give yourself a fighting chance.
Blueberries do best in acidy soil down around a pH of 4.5 to 5. That's extremely acidic, and hardly anyone around here has a pH close to that naturally.
Sulfur is the best amendment to drive down the pH. Assuming you're planting the blueberries 3 feet apart in a bed that's 3 to 4 feet wide (approximately 100 square feet), you'll need work about 8 pounds of powdered sulfur into the planting bed to lower the pH by 2 points.
It's best to work the sulfur into the soil as opposed to adding it over top of your bed. And it'll take several months for the sulfur to dissolve enough to have much of an acidifying effect.
Breaking up the clay is your second important goal. Try to till or dig the soil to 10 or 12 inches deep and then work at least 3 or 4 inches of organic matter into it. Five or 6 inches would be even better. You'll end up with raised beds, which are good for blueberries anyway.
Peat moss is one of the best amendments. It has a mildly acidifying effect, which will help you get the pH down. You could use just peat moss or a combination of peat moss, peat humus, compost and/or rotted leaves, especially oak leaves.
In a bed your size, you'll need 20 to 25 cubic feet of amendments, which is approximately 7 or 8 large (3-cubic-foot) bales of peat moss.
Top the bed with 2 inches of bark mulch when you're done but keep the mulch at least a few inches back away from the blueberry stems.


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Former UMass scoring sensation Casey Wellman found out first hand on Tuesday what it was like to be a member of a National Hockey League team, in this case the Minnesota Wild.
Wellman signed his rookie maximum $900,000 contract, then put on his skates and took part in Tuesday pregame skate with the Wild. Minnesota was scheduled to play the Edmonton Oilers Tuesday night. The Wild did, but Wellman didn't dress for the game.
Casey Wellman Talking To The Media Following Tuesday's Pregame Skate
"We're attracted to his offensive potential," said Assistant General Manager, Brent Flahr. "He's your typical late-blooming kid that went undrafted. He's not a finished product, we're aware of that. But with his shot and offensive potential, we were willing to take a shot and get him in here, and hopefully get him going on his pro career."
"(Wellman) was obviously one of the main targets," he said. "Our guys work all year long to identify free agents. There are a couple names that we listed at the end of the year. But we're not out to sign players just to sign players. We're looking for players that have a chance to play in the NHL, and people we want in the organization. We're just trying to do the best we can to supplement the talent we have coming."
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Not since Jack Nicholson opened up the envelope for best picture on Oscar night 2006 and shocked the world by proclaiming "Crash" the winner over the perceived frontrunner, "Brokeback Mountain," has there been so much suspense in the race for Hollywood's top honor. This year, due to several date changes in the Academy's voting process, several award's categories which have usually been easy to call in the past, are now thrown into flux. Below is a list of the nominees in each of the top categories and prediction on "who will win," "who should win," and any possible upsets.
Best Picture
Nominees: "Amour," "Argo," "Beasts of the Southern Wild," "Django Unchained," "Les Miserables," "Life of Pi," "Lincoln," "Silver Linings Playbook," "Zero Dark Thirty."
Will Win: "Argo"
Should Win: "Lincoln"
Upset: "Silver Linings Playbook"
Even though Steven Spielberg's biopic,"Lincoln," leads the field with 12 nominations, the frontrunner in this category is "Argo." With wins from the Critic's Choice Awards, Golden Globes, Screen Actor's Guild Awards, Producer's Guild of America Awards, and Director's Guild of America Awards, the Ben Affleck directed CIA thriller has swept this year's awards derby for best picture and seems poised to repeat that honor at the Oscars. But beware, Affleck inexplicably missed out on a best director nomination. Only three films in the 86 year history of the Academy Awards have won best picture without a best director nomination, the most recent being "Driving Miss Daisy" in 1989.
Audience support for "Lincoln" is strong (it's grossed $176 million domestically at the box office,) and the acting branch of the Academy seem to love "Silver Linings Playbook" (it scored nominations in all four acting categories.) Could a possible upset be in the works?
Best Actor
Bradley Cooper in "Silver Linings Playbook;" Hugh Jackman in "Les Miserables;" Daniel Day-Lewis in "Lincoln;" Joaquin Phoenix in "The Master;" Denzel Washington in "Flight."
Will Win: Daniel Day-Lewis
Should Win: Daniel Day-Lewis
Upset: Hugh Jackman or Bradley Cooper
Daniel Day-Lewis has had this award in the bag since the first photos of him in full Abraham Lincoln garb started circulating around the web last summer. This critically acclaimed performance from the two-time Oscar-winner ("My Left Foot" 1989, "There Will Be Blood" 2007,) has already won Day-Lewis a Critic's Choice Award, a Golden Globe, a Screen Actor's Guild Award, and a BAFTA. While an upset in this category is nearly impossible at this point; Hugh Jackman or Bradley Cooper would probably stand the best chance of hearing their names called. Jackman because he is charasmatic showman who has paid his Hollywood dues throughout the years, and Cooper because he is comedic matinee idol who turned in a serious performance in a well-liked film.
Best Actress
Jessica Chastain in "Zero Dark Thirty;" Jennifer Lawrence in "Silver Linings Playbook;" Emmanuelle Riva in "Amour;" Quvenzhane Wallis in "Beasts of the Southern Wild;" Naomi Watts in "The Impossible."
Will Win: Jennifer Lawrence
Should Win: Emmanuelle Riva
Upset: Emmanuelle Riva
The race started off with Jennifer Lawrence being the overwhelming favorite for her turn as Tiffany in the David O. Russell dramedy, "Silver Linings Playbook." The buzz then shifted to the critical darling, "Zero Dark Thirty," and its leading lady, Jessica Chastain. Playing Maya, the CIA operative who spent 10 years hunting down and eventually killing Osama Bin Laden, Chastain picked up a slew of critic's awards including the Critic's Choice and Golden Globe. When controversy around "Zero Dark Thirty's" depiction of torture began to arise, the film's award buzz drastically dropped, handing the frontrunner status back to Lawrence, who easily picked up a Golden Globe and Screen Actor's Guild Award. But a low rumbling has been echoing in this category since nominations were announced in early January. Emmanuelle Riva, the 85 year-old French actress, who is at the center of Michael Haneke's Palm D'or-winning "Amour," received a surprise nomination, edging out fellow countryman, Marion Cotillard ("Rust and Bone") and Helen Mirren ("Hitchcock".) Riva, who just recently won the BAFTA (the British equivalent to the Academy Awards,) has suddenly sprung up to pose a serious threat to the 22 year-old Lawrence's Oscar chances. NOTE: Riva will turn 86 on the night of the Academy Award ceremony. What better way to wish her happy birthday than handing her Hollywood's greatest honor.
Best Supporting Actor
Alan Arkin in "Argo;" Robert De Niro in "Silver Linings Playbook;" Philip Seymour Hoffman in "The Master;" Tommy Lee Jones in "Lincoln;" Christoph Waltz in "Django Unchained."
Will Win: This category is up in the air.
Should Win: All five of these performances.
Upset: Any one of these five men.
If one were participating in an office Oscar pool, this might be the one category to opt out of. In fact, one might have a better chance predicting those ever elusive technical categories (best sound editing, best production design) than this one. All five of these men are previous winners. Never before in Academy history has this happened. Christoph Waltz, who has assumed a quasi-lead in this race because he received the Golden Globe and BAFTA, won in this category three years ago for a similar performance in another Quentin Tarantino movie ("Inglorious Basterds.") Tommy Lee Jones, who won this race back in 1993 for "The Fugitive," has taken quite a hit in the press lately for his grumpy demeanor at the Golden Globes ceremony. Alan Arkin won in 2006 for "Little Miss Sunshine" but has the least amount of screentime out of all the nominees. That leaves Philip Seymour Hoffman and Robert De Niro. Hoffman won the best actor Oscar in 2005 for Capote, but his film, "The Master," was not well recieved by audiences despite being critically acclaimed. De Niro, however, has not won an Oscar since 1980's "Raging Bull," and his last nomination was in 1991 for "Cape Fear." After a decade of forgettable films, "Silver Linings Playbook" offers this esteemed actor a comeback. If there is one thing Hollywood loves, its a comeback story.
Best Supporting Actress
Amy Adams in "The Master;" Sally Field in "Lincoln;" Anne Hathaway in "Les Miserables;" Helen Hunt in "The Sessions;" Jackie Weaver in "Silver Linings Playbook."
Will Win: Anne Hathaway
Should Win: Sally Field
Upset: Sally Field
In any other year, Sally field would be the de-facto winner in this category. She's a veteran star of film, television and stage. She put on 20 lbs. to play the part of the long-suffering, mentally disturbed first lady, Mary Todd Lincoln. But there is a juggernaut in this category, and its name of Anne Hathaway. Picking up Critic's Choice, Golden Globes, Screen Actor's Guild, and BAFTA awards, Hathaway seems to be a lock in this category, and there is no stopping her.
Best Director
Michael Haneke for "Amour;" Ang Lee for "Life of Pi;" David O. Russell for "Silver Linings Playbook;" Steven Spielberg for "Lincoln;" Benh Zeitlin for "Beasts of the Southern Wild."
Will Win: Steven Spielberg
Should Win: Michael Haneke
Upset: David O. Russell or Ang Lee
With the absence of Ben Affleck, who has won every major award for best director up until now, this category has been thrown into chaos. Conventional wisdom says Steven Spielberg; he's a Hollywood icon and his film, "Lincoln," has 12 nominations. But this year's race has been anything but conventional. The one person who could definitely be crossed off this list is 30 year-old Benh Zeitlin, who is making his feature-film debut with "Beasts of the Southern Wild," and should be happy with just his nomination. The rest of the four nominees, may very well find their names being read. It's that unpredictable of a year.


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Series 37 Preview: Cubs at Cardinals
St. Louis' Matt Carpenter has been one of the NL's best this year. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
Holding the league's third-best record and a 7.5-game lead on one of the Wild Card spots, the Cardinals have their sights set on making up a four-game deficit on the first-place Pirates in the NL Central. The Cardinals had a wrench thrown into their campaign when team talisman Yadier Molina went down with a sprained knee at the end of July. The team has gone 4-5 since and lost 2.5 games of ground in the process. Molina won't be available for this series, though the team hopes to have him back in a week. St. Louis still has plenty of firepower at the plate and on the mound, and they have one of the game's best farm systems to supplement their current roster. But with the Pirates showing no signs of letting up, the Cardinals will have to find another gear to avoid the one-game Wild Card playoff for the second straight season.
HITTING: 4.9 Runs Scored/Game (1st in NL)
The Cardinals may be without their best player, but they have plenty of offense, young and old. Veteran outfielders Carlos Beltran and Matt Holliday continue to provide formidable punch in the Nos. 2 and 4 spots in the lineup. The switch-hitting Beltran has hit 20 home runs this season at age 36. Holliday's .281 AVG/.362 OBP/.446 SLG supplies plenty of all-around value, though each component has been on a gradual five-year decline. Surrounding them in the lineup are second baseman Matt Carpenter, first baseman Allen Craig and third baseman David Freese. In just his second big league season, Carpenter has become one of the game's most valuable players, ranking 10th in NL Wins Above Replacement, according to Baseball Reference. His .379 on-base percentage provides plenty of opportunities for the top of the lineup to drive in runs. Craig, meanwhile, has proved to be a steal as an eighth-round pick in the 2006 draft, with a consistently .300-plus batting average despite a loss in power this year. One thing the Cardinals probably won't be attempting is base theft. They're a lead-footed bunch that ranks last with 41 stolen-base attempts in 114 games.
PITCHING: 3.7 Runs Allowed/Game (3rd in NL)
The Cardinals' lack of speed would hurt them more on defense if not for the fact that the team's pitchers resolve one-fifth of all plate appearances with strikeouts. They also are excellent at avoiding free passes. Tonight's starter is 26-year-old righty Lance Lynn, who is having a nearly identical season to his breakout campaign last year. He employs a low-90s fastball and high-80s slider/cutter he leans on versus righties, as well as a two-seamer and change-up that he drops versus lefties. On Saturday, the Cubs will see promising 6-foot-6 right-hander Michael Wacha take the mound. Though the 2012 first-rounder has a 4.58 ERA through three starts, he has good peripheral numbers and has held his own so far. He sports a low-to-mid 90s fastball with great downhill plane, a tight curveball that he hasn't pulled out much in big league action, and an impressive mid-80s change-up. The series wraps up against right-hander Joe Kelly, who has done Yeoman's work as a swingman the past couple of seasons. His power sinker has acclimated well to starting, and he's coming off four great outings in a row. Closer Edward Mujica has salvaged a ninth-inning role that could have been a disaster with Jason Motte missing the season due to Tommy John surgery—and after Mitchell Boggs' awful audition. But it's yet another outstanding young arm, lefty Trevor Rosenthal and his 98-100 mph fastball, that has batters shaking in their boots when it most counts.


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The Oregon Humane Society's Dog of the Week is Brody. He is a seven month old Pointer/Hound mix that is looking forward to finding a lifelong home with people who love and respect him for who he is. He hasn't had the advantage of learning how to walk on leash, and all the other cool basic manners that he's seen other dogs have and do. Brody is an active dog by nature and will need daily exercise to keep him happy and healthy. He is not your typical, well-adjusted, happy-go-lucky kind of guy at first, but if you love Brody for who he is, you'll never regret taking him home! It will take time for him to adapt to his new environment, and getting to that point will require patience and understanding on your part. Brody will need a dog experienced, adult only home that can meet his needs and help him to develop into a great dog. He is also very wary of other dogs and would prefer to be the only pet in the home. Brody is more of an introvert, one who bonds with his family and is content. A training consultation is included prior to his adoption. You can meet with Brody at the Oregon Humane Society, 1067 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland 503-285-7722. Viewing hours are 10-7 Sun-Wed and 10-9 Thurs-Sat. Adoption hours are 10-6:30 Sun-Wed and 10-8:30 Thurs-Sat.
Brody's adoption fee includes neuter, microchip ID, collar and OHS ID tag, initial vaccines, courtesy veterinarian exam, and plenty of post adoption support! Availability is subject to prior adoption.


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In one of the biggest moves in local boxing in 2015, Golden Gloves has secured the services of cruiserweight contender Thabiso Mchunu. The popular southpaw will make his Golden Gloves bow on a loca...Read More
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Possibly the best fight of the weekend is one that is not available to stateside fans, which is fitting since it takes place in a division largely ignored by American networks. Streaking cruiserwe...Read More
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International Convention Centre, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa - In a very important WBC cruiserweight eliminator - Thabiso Mchunu (16-2, 10KOs) came on strong, faded during the late rounds and...Read More
Mchunu-Makabu WBC Cruiserweight Eliminator on May 16
Durban, South Africa: Main Events, in conjunction with Ludonga Promotions, will be hosting the WBC World Title Eliminator in Thabiso "The Rock "Mchunu's native Durban, South Africa, at the ICC Centre,...Read More
Mchunu vs. Makabu Purse Bid Won By Main Events
Main Events won a purse bid for the WBC Cruiserweight Eliminator fight for the mandatory challenger for WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Grigory "Pretty Boy" Drozd (39-1, 27 KOs). The 12-round fight w...Read More
Drozd vs. Wlodarczyk II, Makabu-Mchunu in Eliminator
According to Anton Zhdanov, a manager of the reigning WBC cruiserweight champion Grigory Drozd (38-1, 27 KOs), the World Boxing Council has ordered a rematch between the Russian and former champion Kr...Read More
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Top cruiserweight contender Thabiso McHunu used combination punching, lateral movement and enough pop to control the gutsy Garrett Wilson over twelve rounds to win a unanimous decision in their NBC Sp...Read More
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There are a lot of technical aspects of the junk car business. Junk car systems, we have to communicate with several tow truck drivers in each state and each tow truck driver in each state has their own profile in our database. So, when someone calls, for instance, from let's say Atlanta, the customer service representative will pull up all the tow truck drivers in Atlanta, and based on the market value of the car and based on the condition of the car and the year of the car, we will give you a quote, the highest quote. If your vehicle is a popular vehicle, sometimes you may be able to get a higher bid from one of the tow truck drivers. Now, other technical aspects of our business is a website. Not only do we have one website, we have several websites and we target different areas across the United States. Each website requires technical management. Sometimes when we have trouble with the technical management we go to this website and there are a lot of answers to help us out. So, this is just a brief overview of some of the technical things that we have to deal with on a day to day basis.
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Many people are not aware that there is a huge section on eBay called eBay motors for buying and selling cars and various other motor vehicles as well as their components. So, if you have a junk car lying around, you can also sell it on eBay. If you are new to eBay motors, here are a few tips on selling junk cars on eBay.
Keep in mind that there is a lot of competition on the world's biggest auction website and therefore, you need to be prepared to ensure that you actually sell the items. As far as vehicles are concerned, there is a special checklist for selling vehicles.
You should print out the checklist and collect all the information about the vehicle as listed in the checklist. You will be asked to answer questions about each item on the checklist and therefore, it is important for you to supply accurate information.
Even if you are selling a junk car, it is recommended to spend some time to give it a basic wash and clean out the insides. In other words, since you are going to upload photos on the website, you should make them as presentable as possible.
Since you are dealing on Internet and potential buyers have no way to personally see the vehicle, you need to take lots of photos of your junk car and upload the photos on the website. In other words, you need to take photos of all the valuable parts inside to make your offer enticing for the buyers.
Another important you need to keep in mind that all the legal paperwork needs to be there to sell the vehicle. So, make sure that you have a copy of the title and there are no liens or any other legal issues with the vehicle.
In case the vehicle is sold, you also need to keep a sales receipt ready. In most of the states, it can be in the form of a letter signed by you stating that you have sold your vehicle to below mentioned party. The letter usually has the make, year, model, color as well as vehicle identification number of the vehicle. However, it is better to check with your local motor vehicle division for any other requirements.
Another thing you need to keep in mind is that the fees for listing of vehicles on eBay motors are different from the fee structure for testing regular items. There is a table of fees that will provide you all the required information.
One of the best ways to make sure that you actually sell the vehicle is to give detailed description of your vehicle. It should include all the important information that will be relevant for a potential buyer.
If you are willing to give interested parties a chance to personally inspect the vehicle, you should state that in the auction description. Do not forget to check your e-mail as there may be some queries from potential buyers. Overall, the process of selling junk cars on eBay is similar to selling any other item but you just need to be more thorough.
Some of the sellers of junk cars on eBay are of the opinion that it is much more profitable to sell parts rather than the complete vehicle. In fact, is there are a number of examples where sellers have made more money by selling parts of a junk car instead of selling the whole car few people are looking to buy whole junk cars on eBay due to issues with moving.
However, there are a large number of buyers who are mainly interested in the spare parts. So, if you are unable to get a good price for the whole car, you should list the spare parts and chances are that you will make more money this way.
What To Do With Junk Cars
If you, like many rural residents, have junk cars around your property, you may wonder what you should do with these eyesores. There are many companies that will buy old cars. You just have to call them.
Here's how it works. You give the company a call regarding your junk car. The company will take down your address and arrange for someone to come over and take a look at your old car.
When the person arrives to look at the car they will assess the value of your car. Since cars will be in different shape the value of each and every car will be assessed carefully.
If for example your car is still driveable, you're going to be offered more money for your car than a car that is no longer able to be driven.
Each location will have variables as to what a junk car is worth. Larger metropolis cities will have more value on the car than someplace that is out of the way.
If you want to get rid of your eye sore because the landlord is hounding you or the neighbors are upset about your eye sore, then it's time to give a Junk car company a call and arrange to be rid of your junk car.
Some companies will work with a non profit and you can donate your car, or you can work with a company like Junk Cars for Cash Ocala Fl and get rid of your car that way.
Most people prefer to take the cash and if they were considering donating to a charity they will arrange that donation separately.
The best part about calling such a company is that they will remove the car for you. You don't have to tow it out of the yard and you don't have to lift a finger to rid yourself of your junk car.
All you have to do is have the clean title in hand and give them the keys. It's that simple. They do all the work.
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Cash For Junk Cars: What You Need To Know
Most people forget about their last car once they have a new one. Although the other car may be undamaged and still able to run, many of us think of it as junk and keep it in the garage or even the backyard. Whether you have an old car (that functioning properly), or have one that doesn't run anymore (or was involved in an accident), you can still make the most out of it – and make money out of it. Although it may be a piece of junk, and worthless to you, it may be gold in another person's hands. There are two ways into which you can make money from the junk car, by selling it off to a car junk yard, or selling it in parts.
A few factors and considerations, however, have to be made when selling junk car. For starters, you will need all the documents tied to the car (for transfer purposes). Aside from this, you will need to shop for potential buyers by either contacting several local salvage yard managers or posting it online. Most of these yard operators make good money from these cars by either repairing the cars, then selling them to willing buyers, or just selling any reusable parts from the same. It would therefore be advisable to window-shop and look for the highest bidder to take the car. Giving it up for auction is another way of making good money out of it, especially if it is still running.
Although selling the car as is to the car junk yard may bring in some money, you can still make the most out of it by cleaning it up. Any weeds, water, oil on the car should be cleaned out. If repairable, take it to a mechanic and have it fixed – it is in this way that it will fetch some more money. Although some yard operators may offer to tow the car (at a fee), taking it to them yourself attracts a much higher price. If you have time, have the car towed to these junk car operators and get some more money from the same. The make and model of the car (and its condition) may also help fetch some more money from these operators. For instance, a Range Rover SUV will fetch more money than a Toyota Hilux or even a Chevrolet.
Having identified the best bidder, and with the car ready, you should then have the paperwork ready. It will be mandatory for you to present all the documents including the logbook (to show that you are the rightful owner) for the transaction to be completed. This helps protect both you, and the vendor incase a claim is launched on the same car.
If you have an old car lying around in the backyard, do not let it rot while you can make some money out of the same. You can either give it up for charity or sell it to junk car operators. One fact you need to know about junk yards is that they recycle almost 98% of the car, meaning it will be put in use in one way or the other.
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If you discover you have a hard time to remain encouraged with your pastimes, think about taking pleasure in woodworking rather. There is a clear objective in mind as you start your preparation, simple steps to follow and an end result with physical proof of your success. To get more information about this activity, checked out the short article listed below.
Recyclable sanding blocks save you money and time. Making them all you need is a couple of pieces of scrap lumber. Cut a piece of 2×4 into a rectangle approximately 2 inches broad and 4 inches long. Cut a piece of sandpaper the size of your block. Then, spray one side of the piece of lumber with spray adhesive and adhere the sandpaper to the block of wood.
Arrange your shop's extension cables to keep your shop safe and tidy. You can make your own cord keeper with absolutely nothing more than a scrap piece of wood. Simply cut a piece of wood in the shape of an I and cover each of your extension cables around the wood.
When learning a new woodworking method, practice it over and over again. Repetition is the very best method to learn these skills. So discover some affordable wood (scrap wood works), and go at it for a long time to sharpen your abilities. This will make it so you're less likely to make mistakes during essential projects.
Whenever you work with power devices, make sure your clothing is tucked in appropriately. Any loose clothing or long, dangling hair or precious jewelry can quickly become twisted in the tool, resulting in injury or other catastrophe. Tuck everything in, pull back your hair, remove dangling fashion jewelry and after that come down to work.
You ought to try dry fittings prior to putting glue on the wood to piece things together properly. Trying to repair an issue after you've used glue is a recipe for damage and catastrophe. Doing a dry-fit gives you a possibility to see how everything will fit when you apply glue.
Constantly follow the owner's handbook when making use of one of your woodworking devices. Not knowing the manual's recommendations can lead to injury or failure of your device, and you certainly do not want either of these to take place to you. If you have not yet read your manuals doing this right away!
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You can get the affordable ones and quickly customize them to fit your shop vacuum. Cut off the top a bit past the small opening. Turn the whole thing completely so that air flow still flows in the normal direction. Slip it over your foam filter making use of the keeping ring to keep it in place.
When you need accurate measurements in the 3-foot variety, use a preparing square. These are reasonably inexpensive and can be found at any art supply site. They are perfectly straight and exceptionally accurate. They are less troublesome than a framing square and are likewise longer. This will become your go-to tool in your woodworking shop.
If you are dealing with wood, it can be extremely dangerous to have an unpleasant workshop. Do everything you can to keep your work area clean and properly maintained. Whenever you are done with a certain device, out it away before you get another. It might appear like this is time consuming, but you won't have any reason to clean up later.
With these fantastic pointers in mind, you will have a much better deal with on how to develop remarkable products from wood. Take these suggestions and turn them into success using them as you engage in this pastime. Quickly enough, your outcomes will reveal you just how fantastic your handiwork can be.
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You're in your very first year of college, and already you can see just how much it costs just to go to. There are a lot of things you need to pay for, such as tuition and books. Your wallet may be feeling the crunch, however you do not have to worry. Here are a couple of ideas for the college student who wishes to conserve money.
One pointer that can assist you study in college is making yourself flash cards when you have a test turning up. Flash cards are easy making. Your can buy inexpensive index cards and write questions on one side and answers on the other. You and a schoolmate can then utilize them to study together.
Discover a bank that offers free cost savings and checking accounts. Look around and go with an establishment that works often with students and doesn't charge you extra for a lot of little things. Ask concerns and discover if you can bank online so that you can handle your cash when it is convenient for you.
If you are attempting to make some money when you are away at school and do not want it to interfere with your research studies you must have a look at work study. The majority of the time you will have the ability to get a position within your location of research and you can in fact discover something.
Speak with your professors. Things are a little various when you get to college. Your teachers are more approachable, and you can speak with them throughout their office hours. This provides you more time to ask concerns, however you can likewise find out more about exactly what drives them. They can assist you with ideas for your profession after you are finished with college as well.
As an university student, you will have access to various tasks on campus. If you do not currently have a good task, you should search for a task on school. You should choose a job that will allow you to obtain some brand-new skills and meet some interesting individuals.
When it pertains to conserving money, it is a good idea to constantly buy your books utilized. If every one of your text books is brand new, it adds up to a substantial quantity of cash. When you purchase utilized you will conserve a lot of cash.
Attempt to take advantage of the shuttle bus system that is on school, which can help you obtain from location to location. This system can save you a lot of money and time if you are good with timing and can save your parents cash on a vehicle for you the very first couple of years.
Flip-flops aren't just for politicians! Make certain to use your flip-flops whenever you make use of the dormitory shower. They will protect you from getting professional athletes foot; nevertheless, do not stop there. Make sure to dry your feet completely after showering and use a medicated powder. Pay special attention to the area in between your toes. Make certain to keep your flip-flops in such a way that they will dry completely in between uses. For example, you could hang them over a hanger in your closet if there is enough room for air blood circulation.
There are various kinds of colleges so make certain to choose one that corrects for you. If you require more attention in the class, than a big school with 300 students to a class might not be your best option. How you discover can considerably impact how you do at particular schools.
Understand that the dining card you have been given for your meal plan will run out quickly throughout the term. Therefore, you need to not shovel it in when you see that you have a great deal of money on it. Conserve that money, as you do not want to need to tap into your own funds.
Avoid securing a lot of loans while you are in college. Take great notes on what you require each term and just take that much out. You will need to pay it back eventually, and the majority of loans build up interest. You do not wish to owe a ton of money by the time you are done.
Be aware of the study resources available to you. Ask your teachers, advisers, and school curators about research study resources for all your classes. This can be especially useful for classes you are having a hard time in. Never hesitate to ask for additional aid with an area if you occur to require it.
College life is much various than life in your home. Your parents aren't there to assist whenever you need them and you'll be left with much more duty than you're made use of to. Ensure you remain arranged and handle your time sensibly or you'll find yourself drowning in your new found obligations.
As you've currently noticed, college can be a huge drain on your funds. There are many expenses that collect and it looks like they never end. The expense of getting your degree and living the college life can be easily reduced when you utilize the tips given up this post.
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Selecting the priority of your keywords is important when optimizing your website for search engines. There is a guaranteed limitation to the number of keywords you can or need to consist of on any one page. Ensure that the keywords you include the most are ones that are tied carefully to your business and the focus of your site.
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Do not ignore how hard it is to be successful in realty. People hear stories from speculators about flipping foreclosed buildings. There are TV programs committed to house improvement to improve building value. Still, it's not constantly easy to get into real estate investing like the media shows it to be. You must understand what you need to do; that is where this short article can be found in.
Aim to purchase real estate in locations that are in-demand. This is essential, because it supplies the best possible resale value when you are ready to buy it. Also, attempt to try to find buildings that can be easily kept.
Do not presume that real estate will always rise. This presumption is high-risk in the property market and for any one piece of property. Buy the homes that you understand you can count on. The appreciation you do end up seeing will simply be icing on the cake.
Associate other investors in online groups, or follow blogs of real estate investors who have actually already seen success. This gives you a location to get valuable understanding. You might even talk to someone in a more individual ambience.
Never ever invest too much money in the beginning as this can trigger a great deal of problems down the road. Overextending yourself can result in issues with your savings plans and prevent you from buying terrific buildings in the near future. Develop the appropriate spending plan and follow it to a tee.
Location can make a big distinction in the revenues capacity of a building. It is much better to buy a fixer in a great location than a perfect home in a poor one. Keep location in your sights so that the true potential for your investment can be realized.
Invest in homes in the very same area. You will be able to conserve gas by doing this as you visit your houses. It can likewise help you become an authority when it concerns the marketplace because specific location.
If you are wanting to get into realty, then you have to discover how to take the excellent with the bad. Do not enable the hard times to bring you down. You will come out on top if you stand firm. Push forward, learn more, and always keep attempting so that you can accomplish your goals.
You are not going to discover huge financial success overnight. Therefore, it is very important to break down your objectives into smaller, short-term goals. Make sure you have a to-do list to accomplish per day. Before you understand it, you will be well on your method to attaining your larger objectives.
Seek out help from seasoned property specialists. Before bidding on any property, it is very well to get as much details as possible on it from someone with a lot of experience in this market. Talk with a real estate representative or a real estate appraiser, for instance. That expert aid will assist you make a clever choice.
Some reality TELEVISION programs make purchasing realty look as easy as pie, however nothing could be even more from the fact. Use the truths and these ideas. Make informed choices, enhance your willpower, and you'll quickly be making excellent investments.


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MARQUETTE - Reaction has been positive to an announcement Thursday that terms have been reached to sell the renewaFUEL biofuel plant at K.I. Sawyer.
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. officials said in a news release that the assets of the operation had been sold to RNFL Acquisition LLC, an investor group that includes renewaFUEL's minority partners.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Work is expected to be ongoing over the next four to six months to revamp renewaFUEL at K.I. Sawyer. A deal was announced Thursday selling the company's assets to a Minnesota-based investor group, RNFL Acquisitions LLC. Company officials hope to rehire some of the workers previously employed at the biofuel production plant. (Journal file photo)
The new owners said the Minnesota-based company will retain the renewaFUEL brand name and hope to have the plant retooled and up and running within the next four to six months.
"We're really pleased to have closed the transaction with renewaFUEL and we're excited about getting in there and getting the plant operational," said Jim Mennell, chief executive officer of RNFL Acquisitions.
County officials were also happy about the news the deal had closed.
"It will mean jobs for that part of the county and that's always good news for Marquette County," said Marquette County Board Chairwoman Deborah Pellow.
Marquette County Interim Administrator Scott Erbisch said Marquette County is pleased to see that the deal has been finalized to sell the renewaFUEL assets and operations.
"Once fully operational, RNFL Acquisition, LLC will employ over 20 direct employees, and create additional spin-off jobs in the Upper Peninsula's trucking and biomass industry," Erbisch said. "This is very important economically to Marquette and the region."
The county board recently approved reassigning leases at K.I. Sawyer for two buildings and associated parking areas to the new company. The board also approved a six-month rent waiver for the company.
On Tuesday, the board voted to approve some minor language revisions in the lease reassignment documents, which helped clear the way for the deal to close.
Over the past weekend, the parties worked to come to terms, but hadn't.
At Tuesday's meeting, Commissioner Michael Quayle didn't support the revisions and wanted to revisit his vote from the previous week to approve the six-month rent abatement. Quayle balked at language in the agreement that said the county "has had sufficient time to consider the terms of this assignment, and to investigate the assignee, including its financial viability and security profile."
"We're saying we did due diligence and I don't think we did," Quayle said.
Erbisch told the board he had checked the company out through Dun and Bradstreet financial reports and found no liens, lawsuits or risks for non-payment. He said the parent investor company involved had $3 million in assets available according to a recent statement.
Commissioner Paul Arsenault said there was no real downside to the county supporting the effort. If the plant didn't sell, he said Cliffs would liquidate the assets and there would be no company operating in the renewaFUEL space at K.I. Sawyer.
"I think this is an opportunity," Arsenault said.
Commissioner Jim Cihak agreed.
"Quite frankly, I think the risks to the county are extremely limited here," Cihak said.
Commissioner Bill Nordeen said the only thing the county is risking by supporting the renewed renewaFUEL effort is the loss of rental revenue, which he described as "a small price to pay."
In September, after renewaFUEL's inability to generate products at designed capacity, parent company Cliffs Natural Resources suspended operations and later began looking for potential buyers.
The $19 million facility opened in 2010 and was expected to produce 150,000 tons of biomass cubes per year, using sustainably collected wood and agricultural feedstocks, for Cliffs' Michigan operations and other entities, including the Marquette Board of Light and Power.
Mennell said the new company currently does not have any contracts in place for sales of the renewaFUEL biomass product. He said the company will focus on sales, potentially to Cliffs, the BLP and others, after efforts to get the plant operating have been completed.
John Pepin can be reached at 906-228-2500, ext. 206.


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Samsung Galaxy Nexus available at Negri Electronics if you want the GSM unlocked version
We've already seen the GSM unlocked version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus pop up on other retailer sites, and we've seen the device be made available here in the States at others. The handset is available in other markets, after all. We're just waiting for the official release by Verizon, here locally. But, if you just can't wait to get your hands on the 4G LTE-equipped version for Big Red's network, then you're probably looking for the GSM unlocked version.
Negri Electronics has you covered, as they've got the device available right now. Interestingly enough, though, the handset is actually going for $769.50 at this particular digital retailer. What is also noteworthy though, is that they have the device listed at $869.50 for its regular price. That seems remarkably steep, but there's no denying our phones are getting more expensive, is there?
Also worth making a comment about, is that Negri Electronics now has the Verizon-based version of the Galaxy Nexus listed. We had heard from the company's twitter account that they'd have the device in stock by the 9th of December, and their site now reflects that, with that being the expected ship date. So it looks like they are still pretty confident on that particular day of the month.
Cross your fingers, and try to use a dry-erase marker when you mark your calendar — just in case.


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MAGAZINE - Christina Hendricks for Harper's Bazaar
The November issue of Harper's Bazaar hits newsstands October 26 and the gorgeous Christina Hendricks is on the cover. Highlights from the feature...
"Women hit on me. My husband thinks it's so odd that so many women hit on me."
"When the attention started to become about my figure, I was surprised, because it wasn't something I was focused on. And then it became very positive, and people were saying very nice things."
A fan approached her and said, "Excuse me, I just want to tell you that I watch your show, and you make me feel better about myself. I am a curvy woman and you've made me feel sexy and beautiful.' I got teary eyed."
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Q. Two of my dwarf Alberta spruce has a problem that causes the needles to turn brown and fall off. I have tried insecticide and fungicide to control the problem. One of the trees looked much better by the end of last summer but the larger of the two (three feet tall) is not doing well at all. About two-thirds of the tree is affected and looks as though it may not survive.
Marianne Moody, Ypsilanti
A. Marianne, I believe your trees have fallen victim to an insect that is destructive to many types of spruce - the spruce spider mite. I don't have very good news to share with you about the fate of the weaker of the two trees.
These are tiny creatures that suck sap from the needles. They usually feed on the underside of the needles, giving the needles a dirty or sickish-yellow appearance. Sometimes there is webbing between needles.
Sadly, this insect can literally suck the life out of a young tree and if left unchecked, can destroy a mature tree in a matter of a few years. They reproduce very rapidly; often a new generation is brought on within a 17-21 day period. Over the course of a five-month growing season, that means as many as 10 generations could be at work. This can be disastrous for young or a small spruce tree -- the dwarf Alberta spruce is a small tree, seldom reaching more than10 feet at maturity.
I think the weaker of the two trees is a goner. I would urge you to replace it. If two-thirds of it has been damaged, it is not likely to ever regain its shapely form, even when new growth comes out and the spruce spider mite is gone.
Getting rid of the mite is not too difficult, but you have to be persistent. In Michigan, they first appear in late April, although weather plays a big factor here. Given the warm, sunny weather we had in early May, I suspect the mites are back and hungry. This is a job for an insecticide labeled for use on spruce trees. Fungicides will not work.
Ortho has two brands that should be okay; but check the label to be sure. Orthene is its brand of systemic insecticide - systemic refers to a type of insecticide that is taken up by the foliage and stays within the plant's sap stream to provide protection for several weeks. The other Ortho product is called Isotox; it differs from Orthene in that it kills on contact and has little residual killing power.
You don't have to buy either brand - several others are available. Check the label for one that is effective against spider mites and can be used on spruce trees and then follow the instructions. You will probably need to apply the material at least twice now, about a week apart. If the infestation is severe, you may have to re-apply as summer progresses. Check the label to be sure.
The classic check for mites is simple to perform: Hold a piece of white paper under foliage, or needles, that you think is infested. Tap the foliage and if pepper-like dots fall to the paper, chances are the dots are mites.
For readers not familiar with this tree, it is a lovely one. It was discovered in Alberta, Canada in 1904 and has become popular around the world for its compact, cone-shaped growth. It grows slowly and has the nicest soft green needles in the spring. It stays small, making it a good choice for a tight spot or as a specimen plant. The botanical name is Picea glauca 'Conica.'


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By Andrew Orlebeke
Age of the New, the cutting-edge comedy troupe based out of South Bend, Indiana, is set to perform its first premier show in Michigan on April 24 in Kalamazoo's Globe Theatre. According to troupe member and primary promoter James Witty, it will be a night to remember.
"When we perform, it's really more of an event than a show," Witty said. "That's what separates us from other comedy troupes."
If his troupe members are any guide, Witty's comments certainly seem to be on the mark. Age of the New consists of twelve members that are as different as they are hilarious; both genders and multiple ethnicities are contained within the group. However, all twelve of the members are never all doing the same show; the troupe selects four to six members for each performance. Witty says that this flexibility gives him the ability to tailor the type and genre of comedy to his audience on any given night.
"We have a really diverse group of comics," said Witty, who lists young professionals, ages 21-35, who as the troupe's primary target audience. "We can be blue (dirty humor), but we can also be very clean. We've performed at churches in the past."
Age of the New has been performing together for two years, though most of its members have been doing comedy for longer. Some of its comics studied at Second City in Chicago, a major comedy club which is a feeder for Saturday Night Live. The troupe has performed all over the Midwest, with shows in Cleveland, Indianapolis, and Chicago.
Despite having traveled all around the Midwest performing, this is Age of the New's first major foray into Michigan. According to Witty, this Saturday's show is going to be an "all-star lineup" of comics. "You wouldn't believe how funny some of these people are," he said.
Witty, who just moved to Kalamazoo, is confident in this troupe's future in his new home state.
"(Our) comedy can be successful in Michigan," he said. "It's just gonna take hard work. And I'm gonna prove it to you."
The Age of the New open for Mijo Bueno April 24 at the Globe Theatre, 241 E. Kalamazoo Ave. Show time is 8:30 p.m. Cost is $5.


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St. John's — The RNC is asking for the public's help in its investigation of a break and enter that took place last week on Mundy Pond Road in St. John's.
According to an RNC news release, entry was gained to a construction site at St. Theresa's school between 4:30 p.m. Friday and 6:20 a.m. Saturday. Copper wire (described as 6-3 tech cable) was stolen from the site.
The RNC would like to remind the public that having stolen property in one's possession can lead to criminal charges.
Investigators ask anyone who may have information about the incident to call the RNC at 729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can be provided anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers Website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com.


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What do you pack for spring break? Before the Cleveland Indians pull out for some sun and recreation, they take along 12 quarts of shoe polish, a sewing machine and some baseballs — about 18,000. Plus, a lot of other stuff — enough to fill a caravan of trucks that left Cleveland for Goodyear, Arizona, on Friday, Jan. 31st. Of course, the Indians' spring break is probably a little longer than yours. And we're guessing they call it work. Although on most days, they say "Play ball!" Full story »
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A Washington Post/ABC News poll asked Americans their views about the verdict in the trial of Florida neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, who killed teenager Trayvon Martin in a struggle. Views about the verdict were divided widely by race. Full story »
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Athletes and the Northeast Ohio community will party together during the two weeks that Cleveland hosts the 2013 National Senior Games. Here is a schedule of events from today through Aug. 1. Like all preliminaries and competitions, these events are free and open to the public, but some may require a ticket to participate. Full story »
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White Hat Management, based in Akron, operated 31 charter schools in Ohio last school year: the K-8 academies; Life Skills Centers (LSC) for high school dropouts; and the Alternative Education Academy (also known as OHDELA,) a statewide online school. The schools enrolled the full-time equivalent of 9,173 students and received about $67.3 million from the state, as well as additional federal funds. Full story »
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The Hook and Ladder Cemetery, established around 1859 takes up most of the block bounded by Newton, Tenth, Lafayette and Eleventh streets in the City of Gretna. Typical of old cemeteries in the New Orleans area, in Hook and Ladder, the dead are buried above the ground in tombs that range from very modest to much more ornate sites finished with granite or marble.
Stone walls surround the cemetery with square pillars at the entrances where beautiful wrought iron gates once hung. As the years passed, those gates fell into disrepair and eventually were replaced by chain link gates. Although the cemetery itself is basically sound, those gates have been an eyesore, cheapening the overall picture.
Acquiring new gates at the Hook and Ladder Cemetery all began about two years ago when the German Heritage, Cultural and Genealogical Society of Louisiana decided to take on a project that would benefit the Gretna community.
This project took on a special meaning since many German-American families are buried in Hook and Ladder.
Carroll Fortmayer, a local civic leader and volunteer took on the job of heading up the project.
"After several meetings and numerous discussions, our group voted to replace the chain-link entrance gates with more historic and attractive iron gates. We wanted to aesthetically improve the look of this beloved and historically important cemetery for the community," Fortmayer said.
"After dealing with numerous contractors, and encountering a host of problems and delays, we finally found a good, reliable, licensed contractor.The cost factor was a problem for our small organization. We needed financial help.
"After more meetings and discussions we decided to ask two other organizations in our community to join our efforts. We hoped that the Gretna Historical Society and the Friends of the German-American Cultural Center might share the cost with us. I am happy to report that these organizations unanimously voted to join our efforts. This, to me, shows the great spirit of the people of Gretna."
The original gates were in storage, but "so badly rusted and pitted they were irredeemable. The original gates were taken down because their weight was damaging the walls surrounding the cemetery and they sagged, making it impossible to swing open," he said.
Work is complete at the cemetery and the beautiful new gates are now up.
The contractor was Crescent City Iron Security Door and Fence L.L.C.
"We would also like to thank Mr. Lloyd Hebert, secretary/ treasurer of Hook and Ladder Cemetery for all of his support."
The new gates were built and installed at a cost of $21,990, with the three organizations sharing the cost equally.
Gravesites of interest in Hook and Ladder Cemetery include those of John Ehret, the first mayor of Gretna and namesake of the high school, and Louis Oscar Fried, the first casualty of the skirmish between the United States and Mexico.
Local Catholic families clean, repaint and polish family tombs in October in preparation of laying fresh flowers on the graves of their loved ones on All Saint's Day, a Catholic holiday honoring the dead on Nov. 1.
Catholicism is so ingrained in local culture that even nonCatholics follow many of the traditions, so the grounds and vaults in area cemeteries usually look their best at this time of year.
Helen Williams is a Gretna resident who writes about people and events of community interest. She can be reached at 504.367.8481 or email her at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Hello Friends! Did you have a good week? Something that made me smile this week was seeing the fields of sunflowers. Normandy is covered in huge fields of sunflowers right now! I imagine they'll be harvested for seeds in the next few weeks. I've never seen a sunflower harvest. I wonder what it's like?
While I ponder the taste of a salty sunflower seed, here are a few things I've been wanting to share with you:
- Vintage air-stream trailer.
- Make your own Eames-style coatrack.
- She posts paintings and lets readers name them.
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- My sis is writing for Real Simple!
- My guest post on Prêt á Voyager (all about Normandy).
- The new gypsies.
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Here is a new word for water-pipe. I have heard of nargile, also spelled nargileh, and hookah ( Smoked by the caterpillar in Alice in Wonderland)
but here is one new to me: chibouque
on a table, surrounded at some distance by a large and
luxurious divan, every species of tobacco known, -- from the
yellow tobacco of Petersburg to the black of Sinai, and so
on along the scale from Maryland and Porto-Rico, to Latakia,
-- was exposed in pots of crackled earthenware of which the
Dutch are so fond; beside them, in boxes of fragrant wood,
were ranged, according to their size and quality, pueros,
regalias, havanas, and manillas; and, in an open cabinet, a
collection of German pipes, of chibouques, with their amber
mouth-pieces ornamented with coral, and of narghiles, with
their long tubes of morocco, awaiting the caprice or the
sympathy of the smokers.
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As the start of the 2014/15 Barclays Premier League season draws closer, West Ham United fans can get set for the big kick-off as the new adidas home outfield and goalkeeper kits go on sale from Official Club Stores.
Evoking memories of the iconic kits from the 1980s, so famously worn by the Boys of '86, the claret tops feature a sky blue trim, two-colour overlapping v-neck and white engineered pinstripes.
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Head to officialwesthamstore.com now to purchase, with kids tops priced from £39.99 and adults £49.99.
Hammers winger Matt Jarvis, who scored the Club's first goal of pre-season at Stevenage last Saturday, said: "I like it. The v-neck is very nice and I like the design. It's always an exciting time of year when you go in and get your new tracksuits, your new training kit and obviously the match kit as well.
"As soon as you try it on it gets you looking forward to the new season."
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i no thats a pathetic idea pack man should b in der just wouldnt b good
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I think he would be cool, as it would be funny for a start and the fact that it would be different, I'd rather have him then more pokemon..
people may say his games are crap, and his skills, but if nintendo did have him they'd make him a lot better that the terrible 3-d pak man


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BOSTON – This was not a game of beauty, but a trip to the depths of shooting hell instead. The Celtics offense Sunday night was a snot-dripping, mud-covered, manure-dipped, brown snowbank that smelled like an unflushed toilet and served as the basketball equivalent of a hotel room in Sochi.
Boston's three-game winning streak ended with a flurry of bricks. The Celtics hit just 33 of 92 field goal attempts and fell to Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks, 102-91.
After hitting 27.1 percent of their shots during the first half, the Celtics scored just two points over the first 4:31 of the third quarter. Thanks to Dallas' similar inability to find the bottom of the basket, Boston trailed just 44-38 at halftime. But that deficit quickly reached 17 when the Mavericks opened the second half with a 16-5 run.
By the time the fourth quarter arrived, with the Celtics trailing 72-56, the biggest question was whether Boston could hit at least 30 percent of its shots. According to Basketball-Reference.com, the Celtics have reached that number in every game since Jan. 1, 2004, and have only landed below it five times since the beginning of the 1985-86 season. But thanks to a botched Phil Pressey layup to end the third quarter, they took a 29.9 percent clip into the fourth.
You might be happy to hear the Celtics – thanks partially to Chris Johnson's four consecutive 3-pointers – avoided the dreadful mark. They connected on 13 of 25 in the fourth to reach 35.9 percent, and they even cut a 23-point deficit to nine late.
Still, this wasn't pretty. Avery Bradley, returning after aggravating his sprained ankle Wednesday and sitting out Friday's win over Sacramento, missed 11 of his 13 attempts. He, Jeff Green (6 for 15) and Jared Sullinger (4 for 13) combined to shoot 29.2 percent. Sullinger still managed his fifth straight double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds.
If any positive was to come from such a mess, it was Rajon Rondo's performance after missing one game with "general soreness." Playing a season-high 37 minutes, he had 15 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds. The guard even drilled three of six 3s, and his second assist was his 4,000th.
The first quarter did have some highlights. Nowtizki scored seven of his game-high 20 points over the first four minutes, all on beautiful jumpers; Sullinger gobbled up five rebounds in the first six minutes; and Green dunked on Shawn Marion in transition.
But overall, the period aroused little joy, except in people who appreciate the beauty of missed jump shots. The Celtics shot just 22.7 percent (5 for 22). By comparison, Dallas' 33.3 percent felt almost scorching.
Rondo was good during the first two quarters, with nine points, four assists and three rebounds. But even his successful return could not do enough to charge the Celtics. They finished the first half shooting 27.1 percent (13 for 48).
Thanks to a big advantage on the offensive glass and a nice defensive effort, they trailed by just six at the half. But the Mavericks improved, and for too long, Boston did not. My sincerest apologies to anyone who felt compelled to watch.


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As of Thursday, the Red Cross had served more than 1.1 million meals and snacks and distributed more than 700,000 relief items to Islanders.
"Red Cross volunteers continue to deliver food and relief supplies to those in need. Additionally, Red Cross casework, health and mental-health specialists are still providing additional resources for affected residents in the borough," said Michael de Vulpillieres, a Red Cross spokesman.
While the Red Cross continues to distribute food on Staten Island, the organization is also providing financial support to emergency providers of meals, including Food Bank for New York City and City Harvest.
Staten Island residents affected by Hurricane Sandy who need food will be able to get food boxes through a network of sites located in the hardest-hit areas. To access meals, contact one of the following organizations:
*City Harvest, 646-412-0979
*311 (New York City)
*Food Bank For New York City, 212-894-8060.
According to the Red Cross, the main focus of its recovery efforts will be helping those who have trouble finding assistance on their own. "FEMA and other government partners are prioritizing needs in communities, and they have requested that the Red Cross first focus its assistance on several groups of people who have already been identified as needing aid," said de Vulpillieres.
He noted that those identified include folks whose homes have been destroyed and whose needs haven't been met through insurance, FEMA or state resources.
"Since the Red Cross will be given lists of residents to contact for this assistance, it's important that people in need register with FEMA," he added.
Red Cross assistance includes help with home repairs, rent, security deposits, utility deposits, connecting people with social service programs, filling out paperwork for assistance or insurance claims, finding counseling services, identifying child care resources, finding new housing, or providing a connection to legal assistance if hurricane victims are dealing with a landlord or contractor.
"While the Red Cross does not have the scale of resources of government, it is using the donations entrusted to it to the greatest extent possible to meet remaining needs and help ensure people do not fall through the cracks," said de Vulpillieres.
"Any funds donated for Hurricane Sandy beyond what is needed for emergency relief and the initial recovery will be put to use serving the long-term needs of communities and individuals affected by this disaster."
Information is also available online at www.NYC.gov.