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As I'm sure many of you know, I've been working on my budget Fett build. I made more than half of my plates out of unrolled PVC. After making a few test plates, some people have been impressed, and it has been brought to my attention that there has been a bit of interest in the plates, so I wanted to gauge interest on these.
I would be offering a 8 piece set. Every piece from this set it shaped by hand, and all edges are beveled smooth. This set includes:
-1 collar
-2 chest
-1 diamond
-1 ab
-2 shoulder
-1 kidney
He are pictures of my personal set, from start to finish. Not pictured is my diamond, I've lost it... again...
I bondo over all edges to get that nice edge to imply depth:
A picture with outdoor lighting:
And indoor...
-I like the plates, but Boba is not really my style....
-That's fine. I can do Jango plates too, with thighs and shins. Haven't tried it, but I can't see why it'd be any different.
-Do these plates come painted?
-No, unless you want to pay extra, but that's another story.
-I like the plates, but I'm a bit larger than a medium...
-That's fine! Figure out your WOF size, and I can make them to those.
-I'm making a custom mando, can I not get the dents?
-Absolutely. Saves me the trouble of making them.
-Can you ship international?
-Yes I can.
-Can I get a pair of knees, a backplate, and a cod plate with this set?
-Short answer: No.
-Long answer: I am yet to want to even try to craft a backplate, and have simply cannot get the correct curve of the cod and the knees. My buddy RKD makes them nice and cheap :)
-Why should I buy PVC? Why not Fiberglass, or ABS?
-Because PVC survives. In Manchester, NH, there was a parade a year or two ago that was so cold that ABS started to break, and snap. PVC won't bust under temperature. With fiberglass plates, you run the risk of them dropping, cracking, snapping, and breaking. I can assure you, that you can throw a PVC plate against the ground as hard as you can, and that sucker is going to bounce. Also, the PVC is easy to attach with some velcro, or other methods.
Prices are as follows, and do not include shipping.
For an 8 piece, Boba style set, completed with the dents of the version of your choice: $100
For an 11 piece Jango Set: $125
For a blank Boba Style set: $90
And as always, open for Boba trades :)


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South Plains College considers workplace violence a serious matter and that such conduct poses a threat to the safety and health of all those associated with the College community.
South Plains College will not tolerate violence, or threats of violence in the workplace.
Any employee who engages in such activity will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including, termination of employment.
Weapons of any kind are prohibited from the South Plains College workplace. Using any item in a threatening or weapon-like manner is also prohibited. This rule does not apply to Campus Police or other law enforcement personnel while in the performance of their duties as commissioned peace officers.
Employees should immediately report violent or potentially violent behavior to their supervisor. If the supervisor is not available, Campus Police Officers should be notified.
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The Williamsburg Regional Library consists of two buildings and Mobile Library Services.
The same library card may be used at all locations.
515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
The Williamsburg Library houses approximately 180,000 volumes and covers 40,000 square feet. Wireless access is available throughout the library. This library offers a theatre, art gallery, and meeting rooms. The library is located at the Williamsburg Municipal Center with free parking. The Williamsburg Library opened 1973, and was expanded/renovated in 1981 and 1998.
7770 Croaker Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Exit 231A from I-64
The James City County Library covers 35,000 square feet and houses about 150,000 volumes and many behind-the-scenes work areas. It features meeting rooms and a computer lab. Wireless access is available throughout the library. Ample parking is available. This library was funded through a James City County bond referendum in March 1994 and was opened in July 1996.
The library extends services beyond the walls of its buildings and out into the community. The Mobile Library Services (MLS) departments, part of the Adult and Youth Services divisions, play a central role in delivering regularly scheduled service to residents who are the least able to visit the library. These audiences include children in preschools and childcare centers, youth who have limited ability to get to library buildings from where they live, homebound adults, and residents living in adult care centers.
Mobile Library Services vans deliver:
*Library materials
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*Reference help and advice for readers
*Computer access to the library's catalog, its databases, and the Internet
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Olivia Cowl Neck Sweater
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Soft, layered and endlessly sophisticated, the charming Olivia Cowl Neck Sweater creates the stylish illusion of an integrated infinity scarf. Fashioned with pointelle-accented cable stitching on the collars and cuffs, this is a casually chic top. 100% cotton. Imported.
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Re: BREAKFASTSAURUS
Love it!
Re: COFFEE!
GMV! Hope it prints!
Re: Hotsy Totsy's Old Fashioned Hashbrowns
Perfect in every way.
Re: Espress-Os
I want this!
benjaminleebates wrote:He's on the hunt for his arch enemy...
The GRIDDLER
Cracked me up.
Re: Sugar and Steam
I am hoping this shirt makes up the ground to printing. I really, really like it. My favorite design in ages.
ldokiernan wrote:And hi j5! I've known who you are for a while too!
threyon wrote:Needs detail on the graphic. Can't make out the text.
The text says "Hey kid, wanna try some fruit in your breakfast?"
Re: Type-O's
Maed with 100% whole brain!!!
hylandr wrote:Me too. I even posted about it on my Facebook and blog at http://geek-of-all-trades.net/ to see if I can get some extra looks at it. I want to be able to order this.
Thank you for doing that. I wish my family and friends were big internet people so I could get some help advertising my ideas... but they're not, So thank you for your help!
Re: Crunchy Knights
I so love it!
If it does not make it to the print you just HAVE to put it onto redbubble or such!
Well, I think I hit my peak. Thanks everyone!
Laureenmt wrote:Umm, I think you can edit.
By clicking that little "edit" button under your post.
FYI... For some reason, you cannot edit your posts while in the shirt thread, but you can edit them if you are in the thread where all the posts are lumped together. If you click on the 'permalink' it will take you there.
This makes me feel marginally bad about eating bacon, but I do love this shirt.
The thumb's up and TM just pushed it over the top for me.
Re: Cop Circles
This derby is making me hungry
Wow! I would like to make a vein attempt to express my gratitude-
Thank you, everyone, for the flow of heartfelt comments!
Re: Peter Pancake
He's out to get that skirted impostor on the peanut butter jar
auntieclo wrote:This version is so much nicer! I love the background too, I am learning so much from studying others art work on these weekly assignments
Thanks. I had such a hard time getting into this derby.. lol
meedox wrote:Not enough breakfast foods have monocles. Such a tragedy. Cute character!
Re: It's all I eat
Adorable. And makes me want to get a nightcap for my own. No more chilly sleep head for me!
cpresti wrote:Though I don't know... if it would be pleasant to chew squares.
Two words: Cap'n Crunch
nessa204 wrote:I'm pretty sure it's supposed to be a typo... but it's not. It's just bad grammar.
Seriously, you've never typo'ed the wrong there/their/they're? I have, several times. Just because it's a common grammar mistake doesn't mean it can't be a typo as well.
Laureenmt wrote:Love the colors - and the coffee!
Thank you
Re: Early Bird's Breakfast Worms
The early bird gets the worm.
Re: Classic Bear
We need more votes I want this shirt!
This is the first shirt I've watched every day. I really can not wait to buy it.
Re: Breakfast of Champions
Thanks for the votes. I must break you!
Very interesting!
Re: Honest Packaging
This is awesome! And it sounds tasty
Re: Le Creped Crusader
This is, in my opinion, the most underrated shirt of this derby.
Re: It's not delivery, it's breakfast!
I was thinking of something like this. Yours came out way better than mine would have. LOVE IT!
Re: My Morning Sidekick
I called it! This full of win!!! I totally said you had this one in the bag in the pre-derby thread and I still think I'm right!!! You're little sidekick here will be more popular than Freshcake! Although that little naked cupcake does make me giggle everytime I see it in my closet... and in the mirror :D
ambergreen wrote:Why is he wearing traffic cones on his hands and feet ;)
His ensemble is obvioulsy a statement that says "CAUTION! I'm hot stuff!"
Re: Super banana to the rescue!
Looks good GMV
Hey thanks! I thought it was a clever approach, but my style must not be as appealing to some... Glad you like it though!
Re: Lucky Pig
Awesome as always, Walmazan.
Re: Zombie Toast
I really like this design. I'm always a sucker for zombie shirts and this one is great. I hope you get top three!
Good luck!
Re: Need I Say More?
When I saw the thumbnail, I thought this would be a lot more detailed than it is. Really digging the implied complexity. I bet you're an awesome painter irl.
Re: Squad Breakfast
Absolutely lovely work! I love a composition that has a sense of motion without always having to rely on 'motion lines' to get it across. I agree that the faces on the bacon could be a little much, but I love it anyway. Here's hoping Woot's watching this one cause I would buy it in a heartbeat!
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Discussion in 'Other Hoops Talk' started by detteam, Feb 28, 2009.
Well...err...yeah...pretty much...
I am so upset at what I usually dont get upset about: and thats TV coverage. but to sit here today and hear all these jerks shout the praises of Tom Izzo now that he's WON is so disconcerning to me. There should be some sort of penalty when the ANALYSTS lose, just like when coaches and players lose. I mean, jay bilas and Hubert Davis? Two of the biggest NBA busts ever(not that they were THAT great anyway). Vitale? tHE worst coach in Piston history. And Digger Phelps who won LESS with MORE than any coach EVEr and ZERO national titles!!!! Where on ESPN can I post this. Maybe PTI??
Email to email@example.com
Pretty impressive game from Appel. Stanford star nearly outscores Iowa St. in win - College basketball- nbcsports.msnbc.com
Guitar Hero puts Bob Knight and friends in their underwear - The Dagger - NCAA Hoops - Rivals.com
I saw that ad the other night. It's great.
I saw a follow up ad last night.... I'll just leave it at... it was funny
The true measure of March madness - Just found out I need to be in a meeting in Chicago next Wednesday. The flights from DTW to ORD that usually cost $120 - $150 are running $450 - $650 during those days next week.
*will root the school that Rasheed Wallace would root for*
Told you they were going in for the kill. Blakey didn't even have a chance!!!
What school is that? F U???? LOL..............Try the quiche..I'll be here all week.
Only if the quiche is made with real bacon Sheed is well baked.
Yeah, I got a little excited after the Spartans victory. Still, I'm no fan of UNC, and I think that Hansborough is soft. So, I'm picking 'Nova over the Heels.
Unfortunately, I'm prolly gonna win this thing. (go Sparty!!!) On another note. I was channel flipping last night and the Big-10 network was showing the '79 championship game. I watched a few minutes of that thing and I came away with the following observations: 1. Magic was an AMAZING player. 2. Greg Kelser could jump outta the gym. Dude had HOPS! 3. Larry Bird's mom (they cut away to her in the stands) looked EXACTLY like a middle aged female version of Larry Bird. - and that scared the (expletive) outta me!
I've always though that Larry Bird looked a little like a guy in drag impersonating a middle-aged female.
as a guy in drag, i'm offended...
How much you wanna bet this story gets played by the national media? If Final Four fans get too rowdy, cops have Nerf attack ready | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
I had him for an overweight middle aged Eddie Haskell.
Tyler soft? NO WAY!! He's the man. I love Scottie but he can't mess with Ty Lawson aka Young Will Bynum (they play and look alike). UNC is going to be in the championship game with UConn.
I still can't believe they're doing it at Ford Field instead of The Palace. The floor The seats
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Green Bay Athletics Announces Staff Promotions
"It's a rewarding experience to be able to recognize members of our staff who have achieved success in their positions and have prepared themselves to take the next step," said Bothof. "I am confident they will continue to work hard in their new responsibilities and look for new and improved ways to support our coaches and student-athletes."
Cleven has served as the head athletic trainer with Green Bay Athletics since 2005-06, overseeing the sports medicine coverage for all of the athletics department's 16 Division I sports. He will now also provide administrative oversight of the department's strength and conditioning efforts. Cleven works directly on a daily basis with men's basketball, men's and women's golf and men's and women's cross country.
A 2001 UW-Green Bay graduate with a bachelor's degree in human biology, Cleven earned a master's degree in liberal studies with an emphasis in sport management from Valparaiso in 2003. He served as a graduate assistant in the sports medicine department at Valpo before working as an athletic training fellow at Northwestern University from 2003-04.
"I'd like to thank Dan and Ken for the opportunity progress my career with Green Bay Athletics," Cleven said. "I would like to also thank the athletic training staff and our team physicians for supporting me and Green Bay Sports Medicine. It's a great department with great people, and I'm looking forward to the new challenges and opportunities ahead."
Gavin has worked as the Director of Athletics Communications since August of 2010 and manages and oversees the athletics communications office and media relations and video services efforts. He also directs the maintenance and content on GreenBayPhoenix.com. During his time with the Phoenix, Gavin has overseen the implementation of Inside Phoenix Basketball, a live weekly basketball coaches show, and Phoenix Insider, a basketball yearbook highlighting both basketball programs.
As part of his new role, Gavin will have oversight of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and serve as the sport administrator for select sport programs. He serves as the primary media relations contact for men's basketball, men's and women's golf and women's soccer and serves as the color radio analyst for men's basketball road games. Gavin also serves as the liaison for athletics events televised at the local, regional or national level.
A 2006 graduate of Centre College in Danville, Ky., with a bachelor's degree in government and economics, Gavin has worked previously in the communications offices at the University of South Carolina Aiken and the University of Central Florida.
"Green Bay Athletics has provided such a valuable opportunity to work with a Division I department alongside hard-working and passionate coaches, student-athletes and staff, and I am grateful for the chance to continue to grow professionally," Gavin said. "I thank Ken Bothof for this opportunity and his tremendous support."
Halfmann has been employed in some capacity by the athletics department since his days as an undergraduate student at UW-Green Bay. Since graduating in May 2007 with a bachelor's degree in communications, he has served as the Director of Marketing and Promotions. He worked as a student assistant with Green Bay Phoenix Athletics from 2003-07 in games management and marketing positions.
Halfmann oversees the department's marketing and promotions as well as the strategic planning and buying of media and advertising. He is responsible for various aspects of the department's ticketing, including season tickets and packages, individual game sales, group ticket sales and ticket promotions. Halfmann also manages the gameday experience, including fulfillment of corporate sponsorship promotions through Nelligan Sports Marketing and administrative oversight of the spirit quads.
"I thank Ken Bothof and Dan McIver for their support and for providing a rewarding experience and progressive opportunity for me as a young administrator," said Halfmann. "I look forward to continuing to work for Phoenix Athletics and my alma mater."
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Roast Duck -
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 (5 pound) whole duck
1/2 cup melted butter
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Rub salt, pepper, and paprika into the skin of the duck. Place in a roasting pan.
Roast duck in preheated oven for 1 hour. Spoon 1/4 cup melted butter over bird, and continue cooking for 45 more minutes. Spoon remaining 1/4 cup melted butter over duck, and cook for 15 more minutes, or until golden brown.
Honey Duck -
1 (4 pound) whole duck, rinsed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 orange, quartered
2 cups water
1 cup honey
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup undiluted, thawed orange juice concentrate
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a small bowl mix together mix together the basil, ginger and salt and sprinkle mixture on inside and outside of duck. Stuff duck with orange quarters and lay in roaster. Add water.
In a small saucepan combine the honey, butter, lemon juice and orange juice concentrate. Simmer together over low heat until syrupy; pour a little of the mixture over the duck, saving the rest for basting. Cover roaster.
Bake/roast ducks in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn duck breast down, reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and roast covered for another 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until very tender. If desired, turn duck breast up during last few minutes of cooking, to brown. Ive found you may have to change up the cooking time so keep an eye on it and dont dry it out!


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A college's overall quality and prestige is in part determined by its selectivity, of which acceptance rate is an indicator. The acceptance rate figures are provided by the IPEDS database, a tool offered by the U.S. Department of Education. The data is for the winter 2013-14 entering undergraduate class.
IPEDS did not have acceptance rate figures for all of the colleges on our list. We did not, however, want to penalize those colleges without data. To that end, we simply excluded those schools from the rankings in this category.


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Thierry Henry's sensational comeback on Monday night thrilled Arsenal fans across the globe.
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Music Feb 14, 2013
Colo brings tribes together in Osaka
by Erik Luebs
It's December and small flocks of young, creative-looking types are making their way to a shipyard in Osaka's Namura district. Tucked among an expanse of otherwise drab warehouses there is Creative Center Osaka, and tonight is "Hot Docks 2," an art and music spectacle. ...


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Recently, I purchased a beautiful hammered copper picture that depicts the life of the Buddha on the border:
I am a bit uncertain about some of these scenes/episodes, however, and need your help to identify them. I numbered the scenes for easier reference:
Here the ones that I recognize:
1) Queen Maya's white elephant dream
2) Prince Siddhattha's birth
3) Siddhattha proves his prowess with the bow in order to win Yasodhara (?)
4) Yasodhara's and Siddhattha's wedding
5) The prince and Channa observe the four sights
6) Siddhattha leaves the palace amidst the dancers
7) Siddhattha cuts his hair
8) ??? Is this the shepherd boy who saved the Bodhisatta's life by giving him goat's milk? Or is this Sujata offering the rice porridge?
9) The Bodhisatta meditates (under the Bodhi tree?)
10) ???
11) The Buddha beats Mara and his army
12) Brahma Sahampati convinces the Buddha to teach (?)
13) The Buddha sets the Wheel of Dhamma in motion
14) ???
15) The Buddha enters into Parinibbana
16) The Buddha's stupa
I'm mostly unclear about 8, 10, and 14, and a bit unsure about 3 and 12. Maybe some of you have better recognition of these episodes?
In any case, I'm grateful for any help. Thank you in advance!


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You can provide a more efficient worksheet by using drop-down lists in cells where people can make a Yes or No choice, pick a date from a calendar, or pick from another list you insert. Someone using your worksheet clicks an arrow, and then clicks an entry in the list.
On a new worksheet, type the entries that you want to appear in your drop-down list. The entries should be in a single column or row without any blank cells, like this:
Tip: Now is a good time to Sort your data in the order you want it to appear in your drop-down list.
Select all of your entries, right-click, and then click Define Name.
In the Name box, type a name for your entries, for example, ValidDepts., and then click OK. Be sure your name doesn't have any spaces in it. This name won't show up in your list, but you need to name it so you can link it to your drop-down list.
Click in the cell in the worksheet where you want the drop-down list.
Click Data >Data Validation.
Tips: Can't click Data Validation? Here are a few reasons why that might happen.
Drop-down lists can't be added to tables that are linked to a SharePoint site. Unlink the table or remove the table formatting, and then try step 5 again.
The worksheet might be protected or shared. Remove the protection or stop sharing the worksheet, and then try step 5 again.
On the Settings tab, in the Allow box, click List.
In the Source box, type and equal sign (=), immediately followed by the name you gave your list in step 3. For example, =ValidDepts..
Check the In-cell dropdown box.
If it's OK for people to leave the cell empty, check the Ignore blank box.
Click the Input Message tab.
If you want a message to pop up when the cell is clicked, check the Show input message when cell is selected box, and type a title and message in the boxes (up to 225 characters). If you don't want a message to show up, clear the check box.
Click the Error Alert tab.
Check the Show error alert after invalid data is entered box, pick an option from the Style box, and type a title and message. If you don't want a message to show up, clear the check box.
Not sure which option to pick in the Style box?
To show a message that doesn't stop people from entering data that isn't in the drop-down list, click Information or Warning. Information will show a message with this icon and Warning will show a message with this icon .
To stop people from entering data that isn't in the drop-down list, click Stop.
Note: If you don't add a title or text, the title defaults to "Microsoft Excel" and the message to: "The value you entered is not valid. A user has restricted values that can be entered into this cell."
Working with your drop-down list
After you create your drop-down list, make sure it works the way you want. For example, you might want to check to see if the cell is wide enough to show all your entries.
If the list of entries for your drop-down list is on another worksheet and you want to prevent users from seeing it or making changes, consider hiding and protecting that worksheet. For more information about how to protect a worksheet, see Lock cells to protect them.
If you decide you want to change the options in your drop-down list, see Add or remove items from a drop-down list.
To delete a drop-down list, see Remove a drop-down list.
To see a video about how to work with drop-down lists, see Create and manage drop-down lists.
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Contact Info: 626-416-8470. Please call as I do not have texting.
I really need to get this car sold! This will make a really good project car for someone.
NEW PRICE! 12,000 obo! I will entertain all reasonable offers.
Over $50,000+ invested!
Feel free to bring a mechanic if you would like. I have no intention to hide anything from all interested parties.
This car had multiple sponsors when it was still in the show circuit. Here it is on J-Line's gallery.
As a show car, it had quite a few custom, one-off parts made for it.
Brief Mod List:
- GT28R "Disco Potato" (Untuned, still on stock injectors, 280whp potential)
- Apex'i Groundings Kit
- Apex'i Turbo Timer
- Nardi Deep Corn Steering Wheel
- MOMO Hub (I will also include an NRG Short Hub)
- Custom ARC Airbox (1 of 1 made)
- Custom Project Mu BBK (1 of 2 ever made, the only one in U.S.)
- KW V3 Coilovers
- Custom Camber Plates
- Reiger Tuning Front Bumper, Side Skirts, and Rear Bumper
- DTM Tuning Custom Carbon Fiber Wing (1 of an estimated 10 made)
- J-Line Forged SDM-SL2's 2-Piece w/ Flat Black Powdercoat
- D-BASF Custom Blue Paint Job done by DTM Autohaus
- Custom REMUS Sport Exhaust (1 of 1 made)
- Custom Fiberglass Enclosure for Audio (1 of 1 ever made)
- Paint Matched Nitrous Tank (Not hooked up)
- 2 Amps, 4 Subs, 2 Front Speakers from Rockford & Fosgate
- 2 Recaro SPG's (Driver side is XL, passenger side is Reg)
- Custom Show-Cage, Powercoated Flat Silver
- Custom Project Mu Shiftknob
- Custom Front Mount Intercooler (1 of 1 made)
- Reupholstered A-Pillers, Headliner, and Sun Visors with Black Suede
The Good:
- Clean Title
- Accident Free
- For the price of the car, you're getting A LOT of custom goodies that would sell for much more if parted out.
- Original Engine & Transmission are still strong. 90,5xx original miles on the car.
- This car WILL turn heads.
- Easy to get sponsors again if you decide to go to do car shows
- Already Smogged.
- At the very least 50k+ was spent on the car. Custom parts and labor are not cheap.
The Bad:
- CEL is on due to a boost leak on the intake-side piping for the intercooler. The piping is actually a bit short which causes the coupler to slide-off. In order to fix this problem, you simply need to weld beads onto the piping so that the t-bolt clamp can't slide off. The car still starts and runs fine. I still use the car to get to school and work. It has not left me stranded a single time.
- The A/C controls have been relocated into the glove compartment in order to make room for the double DIN head unit. It works perfectly fine and looks great! The problem is the handle that opens the compartment snapped. (Extremely common problem with TT's.) I have figured out how to open the the compartment in the mean time.
I'm looking for a quick sale which is why the price of the car is set at 12,000. I took into consideration all the "bads" of the car and decided that I'd lower the price so that the person who buys the car will have money leftover to fix those things. Even then, for all that you're getting, the price is a steal!


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This information relates to sports equipment loss or delay as well as trip costs for sporting activities that are not refunded due to cancellation or interruption.
There is no Sports Equipment & Fees coverage with this plan.
Accident means a sudden, unexpected, unintended, specific event that occurs at an identifiable time and place, but shall also include exposure resulting from a mishap to a conveyance in which You are traveling.
Accidental Injury means Bodily Injury caused by an Accident (of external origin) being the direct and independent cause in the Loss and that 1) requires a physical examination and medical treatment by a Physician and 2) commences while Your coverage is in effect.
Actual Cash Value means the lesser of the replacement cost and the purchase price less depreciation.
Additional Expenses means any reasonable expenses for meals and lodging that were necessarily incurred as the result
of a Hazard and that were not provided by the Common Carrier or other party free of charge.
Bankruptcy means the filing of a petition for voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy in a court of competent jurisdiction under Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code 11 L.S.C. Subsection 101 et seq.
Bodily Contact Sports means any sport where the objective is to physically render an opponent unable to continue with the competition such as boxing and full contact karate.
Bodily Injury means identifiable physical injury that is caused by an Accident and is independent of disease or bodily infirmity.
Business Partner means an individual who: (a) is involved in a legal partnership; and (b) is actively involved in the day- to-day management of the business.
Certificate of Insurance means this document, and any endorsements, riders or amendments that will attach during the period of coverage.
Checked Baggage means a piece of baggage that accompanies You for which a claim check has been issued to You by a Common Carrier.
Common Carrier means any land, sea, and/or air conveyance operating under a valid license for the transportation of passengers for hire. Taxis and limousines are not Common Carriers as defined herein.
Company means Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.
Confirmation of Coverage means the document that outlines Your benefits and Maximum Benefit amounts.
Covered Expenses means expenses incurred by You that are for Medically Necessary care or treatment; due to Sickness or Bodily Injury; prescribed, performed or ordered by a Physician; Reasonable and Customary Charges incurred while insured under this Certificate; and that do not exceed the Maximum Benefit limits shown in the Confirmation of Coverage, under each stated benefit.
Cruise means any prepaid sea arrangements made by Travel Supplier.
Deductible means the amount of expenses for covered services and supplies that must be incurred by You before specified benefits become payable.
Default means a material failure or inability to provide contracted services due to Financial Insolvency.
Domestic Partner means a person with whom You reside and can show evidence of cohabitation (including the shared responsibility for basic living expenses) for at least the previous six (6) months and has an affidavit of domestic partnership, if recognized by the jurisdiction within which You reside.
Economy Fare means the lowest published rate for a round trip economy ticket.
Effective Date means 12:01 A.M. local time, at Your location, on the day after the required premium for such coverage is received by the Company or its authorized representative.
Exotic Vehicles includes Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Auburn, Avanti, Bentley, Bertone, BMC/Leyland, BMW M Series, Bradley, Bricklin, Cosworth, Citroen, Clenet, De Lorean, Excalibre, Ferrari, Fiat, Iso, Jaguar, Jensen, Jensen Healy, Lamborghini, Lancia, Lotus, Maserati, MG, Morgan, Pantera, Panther, Pininfarina, Rolls Royce, Rover, Stutz, Sterling, Triumph, TVR and Yugo.
Extreme Sports means an athletic pursuit that involves a high degree of danger or risk.
Family Member means Your legal or common law spouse, parent, legal guardian, step-parent, grandparent, parents-in- law, grandchild, natural or adopted child, step-child, children-in-law, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister, brother- in-law, sister-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew, Business Partner, Domestic Partner who reside in the United States, Canada or Mexico.
Financial Insolvency means the total cessation of operations due to insolvency, with or without the filing of a Bankruptcy petition by a tour operator, Cruise line, or airline provided the Financial Insolvency occurs more than ten (10) days following the Effective Date. There is no coverage for the Financial Insolvency of any person, organization, agency or firm from whom You purchased travel arrangements supplied by others.
Hazard means:
a) Any delay of a Common Carrier (including Inclement Weather).
b) Any delay by a traffic accident en route to a departure, in which You or a Traveling Companion is not directly involved.
c) Any delay due to lost or stolen passports, travel documents or money; Quarantine, hijacking, unannounced Strike, natural disaster, civil commotion or riot.
d) A closed roadway causing cessation of travel to the destination of the Trip (substantiated by the department of transportation, state police, etc.).
Hospital means a facility that:
a) holds a valid license if it is required by the law;
b) operates primarily for the care and treatment of sick or injured persons as in-patients;
c) has a staff of one or more Physicians available at all times;
d) provides twenty-four (24) hour nursing service and has at least one registered professional nurse on duty or call;
e) has organized diagnostic and surgical facilities, either on the premises or in facilities available to the hospital on a pre- arranged basis; and
f) is not, except incidentally, a clinic, nursing home, rest home, drug or physical rehabilitation facility or convalescent home for the aged, or similar institution.
Host at Destination means a person with whom You are sharing pre-arranged overnight accommodations at the host's usual principal place of residence.
Hotel/Motel means an establishment that provides lodging for the general public and usually meals, entertainment and various personal services.
Inclement Weather means any severe weather condition that delays the scheduled arrival or departure of a Common Carrier.
Insured means the person who enrolled for coverage and whose premium was paid under the Policy.
Land/Sea Arrangements means pre-paid land and/or sea arrangements made by the Travel Supplier.
Loss means Bodily Injury, Sickness or damage sustained by You, while coverage is in effect, in consequence of happening of one or more of the occurrences against which the Company has undertaken to indemnify You.
Maximum Benefit means the largest total amount that the Company will pay under any one benefit for You, as shown on the Confirmation of Coverage.
Medically Necessary means a service or supply that: (a) is recommended by the attending Physician; (b) is appropriate and consistent with the diagnosis in accord with accepted standards of community practice; c) could not have been omitted without adversely affecting Your condition or quality of medical care; (d) is delivered at the most appropriate level of care and not primarily for the sake of convenience; and (e) is not considered experimental unless coverage for experimental services or supplies is required by law.
Mountaineering means the sport, hobby or profession of walking, hiking and climbing up mountains either: 1) utilizing harnesses, ropes, crampons, or ice axes; or 2) ascending 4,500 meters or above.
Other Insurance means any one of the following types of policies or plans that provides benefits for medical expenses for you at the time of Loss on Your Effective Date of coverage, and such policy or plan requires You to pay any applicable Deductible and/or portion of coinsurance: individual, group or blanket insurance plans; HMO's, PPO's, POS's, EPO's, employer organization plans, employee benefit organizational plans, or other arrangements of benefits for persons of a group. Insurance does not include Medicare or Medicaid.
Parachuting means an activity involving the breaking of a free fall from an airplane using a parachute.
Participating Organization means a tour operator, cruise line, airline or other organization that applies for coverage under the Policy and remits the required premium to the Company.
Payments or Deposits means the cash, check, or credit card amounts actually paid for Your Trip. Payments made in the form of a certificate, or discount are not Payments or Deposits as defined herein.
Physician means a licensed practitioner of medical, surgical or dental services, acting within the scope of his/her license. The treating Physician may not be You, a Traveling Companion or a Family Member.
Policy means the Group Master Policy including the application and any endorsements, riders or amendments that will attach during the period of coverage.
Pre-Existing Condition means an illness, disease, or other condition during the sixty (60) day period immediately prior to the Effective Date for which You, a Traveling Companion, or a Family Member booked to travel with You: 1) exhibited symptoms that would have caused one to seek care or treatment; or 2) received or received a recommendation for a test, examination, or medical treatment; or 3) took or received a prescription for drugs or medicine. Item (3) of this definition does not apply to a condition that is treated or controlled solely through the taking of prescription drugs or medicine and remains treated or controlled without any adjustment or change in the required prescription throughout the sixty (60) day period before the Effective Date.
The Pre-Existing Conditions exclusion is waived if You (a) enroll in this Certificate within twenty-one (21) days of the initial Trip deposit; (b) purchase this Certificate for the full cost of Your Trip; and c) are medically able to travel at the time the premium is paid.
Quarantine means Your strict isolation imposed by a Government authority or Physician to prevent the spread of disease. An embargo preventing You from entering a country is not a Quarantine.
Reasonable and Customary Charges means charges commonly used by Physicians in the locality in which care is furnished.
Scheduled Departure Date means the date on which You are originally scheduled to leave on the Trip.
Scheduled Return Date means the date on which You are originally scheduled to return to the point of origin or to a different final destination.
Sickness means an illness or disease of the body that: 1) requires a physical examination and medical treatment by a Physician and 2) commences while Your coverage is in effect. An illness or disease of the body that begins prior to the Effective Date of coverage is not a Sickness as defined herein and is not covered by this Certificate unless it suddenly worsens or becomes acute after the Effective Date.
Sound Natural Teeth means teeth that are whole or properly restored and are without impairment, periodontal or other conditions and are not in need of the treatment provided for any reason other than an Accidental Injury. For purposes of this Certificate, teeth previously restored with a crown, inlay, onlay, or porcelain restoration or treated by endodontics, except amalgam or composite resin fillings, are not considered Sound Natural Teeth.
Strike means any unannounced labor disagreement that interferes with the normal departure and arrival of a Common Carrier.
Terrorist Incident means an incident deemed a terrorist act by the United States Government that causes property damage and or loss of life.
Traveling Companion means a person who has coordinated travel arrangements or vacation plans with You, intends to travel with You during the Trip and is further described on the Confirmation of Coverage. Note, a group or tour leader is not considered a Traveling Companion unless You are sharing room accommodations with the group or tour leader.
Travel Arrangements means: (a) transportation; (b) accommodations; and c) other specified services arranged by the Travel Supplier for the Trip.
Travel Supplier means tour operator, Participating Organization, Cruise line, airline, hotel, travel agency, etc. who has made the land, air and/or sea arrangements.
Trip means a trip or class of trips as described on the Confirmation of Coverage.
Unforeseen means not anticipated or expected and occurring after the Effective Date of Your coverage.
Uninhabitable means (1) the building structure itself is unstable and there is a risk of collapse in whole or in part; (2) there is exterior or structural damage allowing elemental intrusion, such as rain, wind, hail or flood; (3) immediate safety hazards have yet to be cleared, such as debris on roofs or downed electrical lines; or (4) the building is without electricity or water and/or is not suitable for human occupancy in accordance with local authority guidelines.
You or Your refers to the Insured.
The following exclusions apply to Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Accidental Death & Dismemberment – Common Carrier (Air Only), Missed Connection, Accident Medical Expense, Sickness Medical Expense, Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption and Trip Delay:
Loss caused by or resulting from:
1. Pre-Existing Conditions, as defined in the Definitions section;
2. suicide, attempted suicide or any intentionally self-inflicted injury while sane or insane, unless results in the death of a non-traveling Family Member;
3. intentionally self-inflicted injuries;
4. war, invasion, acts of foreign enemies, hostilities between nations (whether declared or not), civil war;
5. participation in any military maneuver or training exercise;
6. piloting or learning to pilot or acting as a member of the crew of any aircraft;
7. mental or emotional disorders, unless Hospitalized;
8. participation as a professional in athletics;
9. being under the influence of drugs or intoxicants, unless prescribed and used in accordance with the instructions provided by a Physician, unless results in the death of a non-traveling Family Member;
10. commission or the attempt to commit a dishonest, fraudulent or criminal act;
11. participating in Bodily Contact Sports; skydiving; hang-gliding; Parachuting; Mountaineering; any race; bungee cord jumping; speed contest (speed contest shall not include any of the regatta races); scuba diving, unless accompanied by a dive master and if the depth exceeds thirty (30) feet; spelunking or caving; heliskiing; extreme skiing; Extreme Sports.
12. dental treatment except as a result of an injury to Sound Natural Teeth;
13. pregnancy and childbirth (except for complications of pregnancy);
14. curtailment or delayed return for other than covered reasons;
15. traveling for the purpose of securing medical treatment;
16. services not shown as covered;
17. directly or indirectly, the actual, alleged or threatened discharge, dispersal, seepage, migration, escape, release or exposure to any hazardous biological, chemical, nuclear radioactive material, gas, matter or contamination;
18. care or treatment that is not Medically Necessary;
19. care or treatment that is payable under any Other Insurance policy;
20. Accidental Injury or Sickness when traveling against the advice of a Physician;
21. cosmetic surgery except for: reconstructive surgery incidental to or following surgery for trauma, or infection or other covered disease of the part of the body reconstructed, or to treat a congenital malformation of a child;
22. a Loss that results from an illness, disease, or other condition, event or circumstance that occurs at a time when Your coverage is not in effect.
The following exclusions apply to Baggage/Personal Effects and Baggage Delay:
The Company will not provide benefits for any Loss or damage to:
1. animals;
2. automobiles and automobile equipment;
3. boats or other vehicles or conveyances;
4. trailers;
5. motors;
6. motorcycles;
7. aircraft;
8. bicycles (except when checked as baggage with a Common Carrier);
9. household effects and furnishing;
10. antiques and collector's items;;
11. eye glasses, sunglasses or contact lenses;
12. artificial teeth and dental bridges;
13. hearing aids;
14. artificial limbs and other prosthetic devices;
15. prescribed medications;
16. keys, cash, stamps, securities and non-travel documents;
17. tickets;
18. credit cards;
19. professional or occupational equipment or property, whether or not electronic business equipment;
20. cell phones, computer hardware or software;
21. sporting equipment if loss or damage results from the use thereof;
22. musical instruments;
23. retainers and orthodontic devices.
Any Loss caused by or resulting from the following is excluded:
1. breakage of brittle or fragile articles;
2. wear and tear or gradual deterioration;
3. insects or vermin;
4. inherent vice or damage while the article is actually being worked upon or processed;
5. confiscation or expropriation by order of any government;
6. war or any act of war whether declared or not;
7. theft or pilferage while left unattended in any vehicle;
8. mysterious disappearance;
9. property illegally acquired, kept, stored or transported;
10. insurrection or rebellion;
11. imprudent action or omission;
12. property shipped as freight or shipped prior to the Scheduled Departure Date.
The following exclusions apply to Collision Damage Waiver:
1. Any obligation You assume under any agreement (except insurance collision Deductible);
2. Rentals of trucks, campers, trailers, off-road or four-wheel drive vehicles, motor bikes, motorcycles, recreational vehicles or Exotic Vehicles;
3. Any Loss that occurs if You are in violation of the rental agreement;
4. Failure to report the Loss to the proper local authorities and the rental car company;
5. Damage to any other vehicle, structure or person as a result of a covered Loss.
You must not be disabled from travel at the time You pay the premium and intend to travel;
Suicide, attempted suicide, or any intentionally self-inflicted injuries while sane or insane;
War, invasion, acts of foreign enemies, hostilities between nations (whether declared or not), civil war;
Participation in any military maneuver or training exercise;
Piloting or learning to pilot or acting as a member of the crew of any aircraft;
While or as a result of riding in any device for aerial navigation;;
Mental or nervous disorders, unless hospitalized;
Participation as a professional in athletics;
Semi-professional or inter-scholastic team sports;
Being under the influence of drugs or intoxicants, unless prescribed by a physician;
Commission or the attempt to commit a criminal act;
Participating in bodily contact sports; skydiving; hang gliding; parachuting; mountaineering; any race; bungee jumping; speed contest; (speed contest shall not include any of the regatta races); spelunking or caving; heli-skiing; extreme skiing;
Pregnancy and childbirth (except for complications of pregnancy);
Hernia unless resulting from an Accidental Injury that occurs during Your Trip;
Traveling for the purpose of securing medical treatment;
Directly or indirectly, the actual, alleged or threatened discharge, dispersal, seepage, migration, escape, release or exposure to any hazardous biological, chemical, nuclear radioactive material, gas, matter or contamination;
Directly or indirectly from the discharge, explosion or use of any device, weapon or material employing or involving nuclear fission, nuclear fusion or radioactive force, or chemical, biological, radiological or similar agents, whether in time of peace or war, and regardless of who commits the act, regardless of any other cause or event contributing concurrently or in any other sequence thereto;
Care or treatment which is not medically necessary;
Accidental Injury or Sickness when traveling against the advice of a Physician;
Cosmetic surgery except for: reconstructive surgery incidental to or following surgery for trauma, or infection or other covered disease of the part of the body reconstructed, or to treat a congenital malformation of a child;


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Laws, Regulations & Annotations
Property Taxes Law Guide – Revision 2017
Revenue and Taxation Code
Property Taxation
Part 2. Assessment
Chapter 3. Assessment Generally
Article 1.7. Valuation of Timberland and Timber*
Section 434
434. Instructions for grading timberland; grading. On or before September 1, 1976, the board, after consultation with the Timber Advisory Committee, shall prepare instructions setting forth temporary criteria and procedures for grading timberland on the basis of its site quality and operability. Five general site quality classes shall be established. These classes shall be the same as those adopted by the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 4528 of, and Section 4551 of, the Public Resources Code. Within each of the five site quality classes, appropriate classes of operability shall be established, based on factors, such as accessibility, topography, and legislative or administrative restraints. On or before December 31, 1979, these classes shall be designated as operative or inoperative. Commencing with January 1, 1980, the board shall determine appropriate designations of operability. On or before March 1, 1977, each assessor shall grade all timberland within the county on the basis of these instructions. The assessor's grading is subject to the appeals procedure established by law for other assessments, as provided in Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 721) of Part 2 and Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1601) of Part 3.
History.—Stats. 1983, Ch. 1281, in effect September 30, 1983, substituted "factors such" for "such factors" after "based on" in the fourth sentence, and substituted "721)" for "751" before "of Part 2" and deleted "of this division" after "Part 3" in the eighth sentence. Stats. 1998, Ch. 972 (SB 989), in effect January 1, 1999, substituted "State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection" for "Board of Forestry" after "adopted by the" and added "of," after "Section 4528" in the third sentence.
* Article 1.7 was added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 176, p. 320, in effect May 24, 1976. Secs. 20 and 21 thereof provided no payment by state to local governments because of this act. Sec. 22 thereof provided that the property tax assessment provisions shall be applicable to assessments for the 1977–78 fiscal year and thereafter.


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Pictures: Arsenal in Bilbao for NextGen game
Arsenal's youngsters are in Spain for a vital NextGen Series game against Athletic Bilbao on Thursday evening.
Terry Burton's squad arrived on Wednesday and took time out on the morning of the match to explore the city.
Our club photographer sent back these pictures:
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Get an overview of this hotelHotel in Sequim with free breakfast and indoor pool
Popular property highlights
Situated in Sequim, this hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Sequim Bay State Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of 7 Cedars Casino and Jardin du Soleil. Olympic Game Farm and Dungeness Spit are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Hotel Features
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a business center. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include meeting rooms, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
Room Amenities
All 77 rooms provide free WiFi and free wired Internet, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves. Other amenities available to guests include coffee makers, free local calls, and hair dryers.
Guest Highlights
- Spotless guestrooms
- Breakfast
- Pool
- Helpful staff
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites NORTH SEQUIM
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites NORTH SEQUIM features an indoor pool and a fitness center. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites NORTH SEQUIM is a smoke-free property.
- Fitness facilities
- Total number of rooms - 77
- Free RV, bus, truck parking
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Free breakfast
- Number of floors - 3
- Business center
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Laundry facilities
- Meeting rooms 2
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free self parking
- Smoke-free property
- Indoor pool
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Indoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Free self parking, Free RV, bus, truck parking
Room Amenities
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Cable TV service
- Flat-panel TV
Where to Eat
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No rollaway/extra beds available
Hotel Name
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel NORTH SEQUIM
- Holiday Inn Express NORTH SEQUIM
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites North Sequim
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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Wayne Law students study abroad through International Public Interest Law Fellowship
FEATURE RELEASE (Sept. 19, 2011) – Summer 2011 proved to be one unforgettable – and extremely valuable – summer for Wayne State University Law School students Rachel Hom and Clairissa Radyko.
Hom and Radyko were among the first of Wayne Law's International Public Interest Law Fellowship recipients, allowing them to gain significant legal experience while working for non-governmental organizations abroad. Hom spent her summer as a legal clerk with the Bahamas Crisis Centre in Nassau, Bahamas, while Radyko worked at the Lebanese Emigration Research Center (LERC) in Zouk Mosbeth, Lebanon.
|Hom interviewing a teenage girl at the girls
detention center in order to collect statistics
on the cycles of domestic violence.
|One of the many bright pink Supreme Court
buildings in the Bahamas.
|Hom became close with a lot of the neighborhood
kids, and would help their mothers out by watching
over them when they had to work.
|Dr. Patterson, founder of the Crisis Centre,
and Hom at an exhibition titled
"What kids and teens don't know CAN
hurt them."
According to Hom, who expects to graduate from Wayne Law in 2013, the experience allowed her to work under attorney supervision to counsel clients, translate legislation into easy-to-understand brochures and participate in a rotating apprenticeship program. She also conducted legal research for the College of the Bahamas and collected data on domestic violence at the Willie Mae Pratt Girls Industrial School, a detention center for girls.
"It was so interesting to see how law is practiced in another country," Hom said. "The most striking distinction was that the Bahamian court systems follow British Commonwealth Law, so not only are their court systems structured differently than American courts, but Supreme Court counsel and justices continue to wear the traditional gowns and curly white wigs. It's quite a sight if you're not used to it."
Driving up to the bright pink courthouses every day at 10 a.m. or later was something that took a little while getting used to as well.
"I was able to adapt, and learned how to effectively communicate and interact with various types of people notwithstanding cultural and often language barriers," she said. "Thick accents and Bahamian slang made it seem as if we were speaking different languages at times. It kept things interesting and fun."
Hom's experience, she says, helped solidify her future career goals.
"I recognize how acute the demand is for legal assistance in the area of family law," said Hom, who plans to practice in the greater Detroit or Grand Rapids area. "Working within the field all summer provided me with critical skills transferable, not only to law school classrooms, but also to the working world."
In her free time, Hom was able to explore the island of New Providence and experience life as a local.
"My favorite aspect outside of work was really getting myself involved in the community, traveling around the island and making friends," she said. "Outside of the beautiful beaches and delicious food, I realized that it is a truly genuine and hospitable culture. In all my world travels, the island has been the greatest pleasure to experience."
Radyko's experience, she says, was equally beneficial. She served as a research intern with LERC, where she was assigned two research topics and wrote papers on both. She also attended events and conferences on behalf of the center.
"I researched Lebanon's responsibilities under international law toward the influx of Syrian refugees, as well as U.S. immigration policy toward Lebanon since 1975," Radyko said. "For these projects, I read the Lebanese Constitution, international conventions and the applicable legislation. It was surprising to me how much I took for granted the rule of law. It plays such an important part in American society, but in Lebanon the concept of law is different. The notion of guaranteed constitutional rights means different things in different cultures."
According to Radyko, the experience with LERC enabled her to learn a great deal about Lebanese history and culture. It also allowed her to conduct interviews with Syrian refugee families, faith-based local organizations, and international organizations.
"Seeing how these families are living is so much different than reading the reports by news agencies," said Radyko, who will graduate from Wayne Law in 2012. "LERC is releasing a report on our findings this month and part of my writings will be included. I feel very fortunate to have visited these camps and to have gained some real perspective on the situation. This year has been an important time for the Middle East and a time of tension for Lebanon in particular. I felt like I was on the front lines of the headlines I was seeing in the New York Times and on CNN, which was terrifying and exciting at the same time."
Of course, Radyko also had time off of work, which allowed her to discover a country that was relatively unknown to her before her summer abroad.
|Radyko with the LERC team.
|Radyko poses near ancient ruins
in the city of Tyre.
Radyko with the Uruguayan ambassador
|Radyko at the St. Antoine Monastery in
the qadisha valley.
"Some of my favorite aspects of this experience included the new cultural experiences, including the food and the people," she said. "I found I was most surprised by how similar Lebanon was to the United States. I was able to find pretty much everything I normally use in the local grocery store. There were familiar TV shows and movies playing; chain restaurants like Applebee's, Duncan Donuts and Krispy Kreme all around; and huge shopping malls and open-air nightclubs.
"Of course, though, I enjoyed the not-so-familiar places and made sure to visit museums and see a lot of ancient ruins and historic artifacts. I also was able to make some friends who invited me to home-cooked meals and to take refuge from the heat during weekends in their summer houses."
Both Hom and Radyko are quick to recommend the International Public Interest Law Fellowship experience to future Wayne Law students.
"This experience has been one of the best in my life," Hom said. "I gained very valuable and diverse perspectives of Bahamian law and court systems, in addition to immersing myself in their culture. I would undoubtedly recommend this program to other Wayne Law students because it really allows individuals the agency to make the most of the experience in whatever capacity they chose."
"The cultural experiences I gained from my summer abroad are invaluable," Radyko said. "It is incredibly tough – yet exciting – to be in a foreign country alone. Each time I go abroad, something changes inside me. I become a better person because just one tiny part of the world becomes less strange and foreign. I'm not exactly sure what I want to do when I graduate, but I really enjoy immigration and international law and hope to work within one or both of those fields at some point during my career."
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Wayne State University is a premier urban research university offering more than 400 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to nearly 32,000 students.
For more information about Wayne State University Law School, visit law.wayne.edu.


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Well, how do you fare compared to the Zeitgeist?
Chat up your fellow wooters and let us know how lame this poll was or what obvious choices we missed.
For example: Was this poll a) STUPID, b) DUMB, c) POINTLESS or d) ALL OF THE ABOVE?
You guys forgot the best punctuation mark, the interobang!
Other -- I like the tilde (~) and upside down question mark (¿) I guess I'm a fan of Spanish punctuation. Asterisk (*) is pretty cool too. Poor comma... no one loves comma...
Edit: looks like comma got some love as I was typing my comment...
falconknight06 wrote:You guys forgot the best punctuation mark, the interobang!
Nailed it!
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not sure if these count, but they are great because most users do not know the name of them You can use these as a character for an end users password and see how long it takes them to find it
Really‽ Really‽ What's better than the interrobang‽
what about the utilitarian (.)?
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( is awesome. It's a beginning.
Another vote for the ubiquitous interrobang, as in:
"I just drank what?!" -- Socrates
Truer words have not been spoken.
Interrobang bang
Bang bang bang
I'm gunna interrobang bang you into my life...
The best punctuation puzzle ever: James while John had had had had had had had had had had had a better effect on the teacher.
. . .
the brackets are the awesomest. Useful for both Math and English, the brackets allow a writer to put in an aside [like the note I have here] or add editorial notes or corrections in the middle of quoted material.
I am TOTALLY SHOCKED⸮ You people over looked The percontation point aka punctus percontativus or rhetorical question mark, also known as an ironicon! I mean EVERYONE knows about it⸮ I'm sure it was just an over site⸮ I'm so totally sure you wont need a wiki link to explain it⸮ Seeing how smart you are⸮ But I'll leave it hear anyways not that you'll need it seeing that you already know everything about punctuation⸮ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irony_punctuation
Looks like the woot poll creators ran out of ideas tonight! But since you asked, I can't decide between ! and ?...
The interobang, of course. The question mark overlayed by the exclamation mark. Just match the dots at the bottom and there you've got it... whatever it is.
‽ Lots of interrobang love here.
Voted other for interrobang- but I'm glad semicolon is getting some love.
‽ or ¿
I like the period (.). Few sentences are complete without it.
The @ which gave us both email and "Hatless Atlas" (to the tune of twinkle twinkle little star):
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hat less at less point at star
backbrace double base pound space bar
dash at cash and slash base rate
wow open tab at bar is great
semi backquote plus cash huh DEL
comma pound double tilde bar close BEL
The interobang (combination of ! and ?) is clearly the mark that should be held in awe. Isn't it!?
. End of story.
I have deep and abiding love for the tilde ~ and the ellipsis ...
Come on, the elipsis go on forever and ever and...
What, no *nix shell scripters here?
Shebang, Shebang!
'nuff said.
The question mark. Why? Because it's on the Big Orphaned Cetacea image!
Voted 'other' for the interrobang- why use two punctuation marks when one will do?
I personally never heard of the interrobang or whatever, I'll go for a tie between
+1 on ‽
My vote!
yay taco
I myself prefer the ampersand, thought it's not really a punctuation per se... & is just so classy looking though.
Semicolon FTW!
; its the start of a wink, and has help me get laid many-a-times. Just add hyphen and an end parenthesis, and you could win over anyone..... anyone ;-)
I vote for the ellipse...
"I'm going to miss you while I'm in Chicago! Will you miss me?"
"...Of course!"
"You're an ass"
Interrobang FTW ‽
Why so little love for the colon.
everybody enjoys the colon from time to time.
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Recently I was accepted to a CELTA course. In the pre interview task, I found myself having difficulties with the grammar sections.
Im a native English speaker and to my knowledge have never been taught grammar in my life, despite holding GCSE's, an -level and a degree in English Lit. I stated in the application that \i was concerned about my lack of grammatical prowess but was accepted to the course.
Now I find myself doing the pre course task and Im completely freaking out. The language awareness section might as well be in sand script! Ive never heard of 99% of these terms and Im having great difficulty grasping the many concepts in they include. Spotting gramatical mistakes is easy, but the identification of the terms, the explainations of incporrect grammar are too varied and too complicated for me!! What the hell is a gerund?!
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Hasbro's site still has Mcquarrie snowtroopers available, at $6.99. Hope there are some left when I get home from work.
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Hasbro's site still has Mcquarrie snowtroopers available, at $6.99. Hope there are some left when I get home from work.
OOps, maybe this should be in the Pit.
or post a lilnk..
Not in stock however ---coming soon. Available for pre-order I guess.
Not even pre-order.......just coming soon. Sorry guys, I got all excited especially after seeing the threads on the beautiful McQ Stormy helmet by SGB that is in development. Keep an eye on it. Rats!!
Sold out of the McQuarrie Fett. Big shock. :(
........and the shadow trooper.
I'm surprised I haven't looked on there before rather than eBay.
Right! Go to the source, eh.
i found the Fett at my local grocery store. All white unsure if i like it but the stormtrooper with the sheild very cool.
I was lucky enough to pull the Stormtrooper off of the shelf. I grabbed it as soon as the man put it up there!
I've checked the Hasbro site Everyday...
It still say's coming soon...
Were they For Sale over the Weekend?
When do they usually update their stuff? (Mon-Fri)?
I found a Snowtrooper at my local walmart today. I've got it for sale on ebay right now if you guys are interested. BrianTheSith is the user name.
Scalping is cool.
You might try posting this over at Rebelscum.com... a lot of those guys might be interested in the McSnowie.
I'm normally not the type to scalp, but noticed it there today, so figured what the hay.
Well, that's okay then.
You're still the coolest.
Scalping SW toys = Future Hot Wheels guy.
I have to laugh whenever I hear people buying the figures at a premium. I have yet to spend more than retail on a SW figure. I just wait it out and the hot ones always wind up available. Take the concept fett or animated fett and concept vader. They've been out for awhile now, hard to get. Walked into Walmart yesterday and both on the shelves like they were a Ric Olie figure. Grabbed one each and checked em off my list.
Found my snowy at a Khol's along with concept Vader. Still looking for Starkiller, Revan and Malak.
Edit: Found the Starkiller at Target this morning.


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Edit: No run being done due to the fact that I didn't reach ten people. See my last post because you can still get them as you need them.
Is there any interest in a Slave1 Boba Fett glove run?
It occured to me that there will probably be some people wanting to upgrade to the new material on their gloves, so . . . how about it?
I typically sell gloves off of Ebay for the Buy it Now price of $95 plus shipping. So I am thinking for TDH members, you supply the new white accent material and you get a more accurate pair of gloves returned to you for $85 plus shipping. And if you want to supply your own base gloves, I can further deduct an additional five dollars.
Please note, it's a lot easier for me to sell gloves on Ebay than to do a run. When I do a run, I have to step up production 2 - 3 times faster than what I normally put out just so people won't have to wait too long. I also have to deal with a deluge of emails all at once, and it's also a lot more to keep track of. I will do it if there is enough interest.
Glove production would start in late April, and they would be made at a rate of about two pairs per week.
What I need is ten folks that are interested (are there even ten folks that need gloves / upgraded gloves?). I won't take more than fifteen at this time, in the event that there would even be that many people interested
So if you want on the list, please email rather than PM to get on the list. More details to come . . . email@example.com


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|If you've read anything I've written about WebSphere CloudBurst up to this point you know all about patterns. Using the appliance you can easily and quickly build, deploy, and manage these representations of your middleware application environments. Today, I want to focus in on the deployment piece in particular and take a look at how you can easily automate this process.
|You can use the WebSphere CloudBurst web console to deploy patterns, and when doing so you can even schedule the deployment to happen at a later date. This scheduling capability certainly gets you on the road to an automated deployment process, but what if you want to take it one step further and eliminate the need for someone to login and manually move around the web console to schedule automated deployments? In this case, you can use either the CLI or the REST interface that WebSphere CloudBurst offers.
|In this post I thought I'd take a look at using the CLI interface in order to set the stage for some nice automation around pattern deployment. It starts out with a properties file that provides details about my deployment. This includes the cloud to deploy to, the pattern to deploy, password information, and the time at which the virtual system should start.
SYSTEM_NAME_PREFIX=New App Development TARGET_CLOUD=Default ESX group TARGET_PATTERN=WebSphere single server DEPLOYMENT_DATE=1/28/2010 14:00 WAS_PASSWORD=passw0rd ROOT_PASSWORD=passw0rd
|Imagine that the properties file above gets written as the result of some other action, such as the completion of your application's build process. With the properties file in place, and I'll point out that your properties file can and probably will be more robust than above, let's move on to the code that handles the deployment process based on the information in said file. First, we have a small amount of CLI code to retrieve and parse the input data (I omitted the straight-forward properties retrieval for space):
Next is the code that actually schedules the pattern deployment:
First we get the desired deployment time and current time as
datetime objects. After that, assuming the desired deployment time has not already elapsed, we calculate the difference between the desired deployment time and current time. This difference, in seconds, is then added to the result of the
time.time() value to come up with a start time. After that is done, we simply retrieve the cloud that was indicated in the properties file, and then we call the
runInCloud method for the pattern indicated. When calling the
runInCloud method we supply the name of the virtual system that will be created, password information, and the start time we calculated earlier. As a result of this method call, a task will be generated in the target WebSphere CloudBurst Appliance and the virtual system will be started at the specified time. This will happen in an automated fashion with no human intervention required.
|That's really all there is to automating the pattern deployment process using the CLI. In a more complete, end-to-end scenario you may envision the completion of one process, such as an application build process mentioned above, result in the writing of the properties file and in turn the call into the CLI to deploy a pattern. As always, feel free to send me any comments or questions.
|-- Dustin Amrhein
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Hi. Great skin you've got going on. It runs very smooth on my atom/ion htpc and I've since decided to replace Aeon with it. Text is really easy to read and everything is presented really well. A nice, clean, attractive layout and... well... just a very good job overall. I've got a 40" lcd running at 1080p and Cirrus looks pretty damn slick on it.
Is there any way to add extra/custom items on the home screen? Aside from the standard videos/movies/weather/etc that are on there, I'd like to add in a "comics" selection and point that directly to the comics folder on my home server. I know XBMC can show .cbr files just fine and I've been able to do it in other skins, but I can't figure out if Cirrus can do it or not. I've found (and am looking at right now) the "skin settings - custom home" screen, but that doesn't seem to do what I want.
I know I can totally add the comics folder to the "pictures" menu, but I'd like to be able to further refine the main screen selections as per my personal interests.
Once I get a SSD for my htpc, I'm going to be reinstalling xbmc and all that stuff and I'd like to figure out how to get everything just right beforehand, that way I can just hop right in when I get it and have everything customized asap, hence this question.
Extra home screen items
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Try out the Cirrus Extended mod. It has a ton of extra features, including adding in your own custom menus. You may also want to look here for info on how to use the Advanced Launcher Application to browse comics. The Cirrus Extended Mod fully supports the launcher program (more so than any other skin I've seen).
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Hey, thanks for the recommendation. I really like how the Advanced Launcher looks and I think I may have use for it in the future. I've also noticed some of the extra option in Cirrus Extended and they're pretty cool.
However, I still can't figure out how to add custom menus. From the main screen I go "system->skin" and then I look at "home window," "custom menu,' and "custom home" and after some poking around, I'm not able to bring up what I want, if that's even possible in this version of CE. You said it is, so I don't see what I'm doing wrong.
In "home window," all I see are options to enable or hide certain visual options or menu items. In "custom menu," I see that I can mess with addon, movie and tv submenus. While that's closer to what I want, it still doesn't let me blatantly add something to the home screen. In "custom home," all I can do is add custom favorites and custom playlists.
If I'm not doing it right, I'm expecting to feel pretty dumb when I DO see how to do it right. Probably one of those DUH moments. For now, though, I'm just at a loss on what to do.
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hi,you have to create playlists or favourites before you can customize your home items.
Once created you can choose them in custom menu.
See the Wiki on how to setup playlists etc ...
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2011-01-26 15:06 Post: #5
Hmmm, okay. Looks like this will take some work. Thank you!
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Is it possible to make Cirrus (or cirrus extended, for that matter) show plugins in the home menu?
Because i want my MPD plugin to be used instead of the original "music" application.
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Hi Brydawg,
I just purchased my SA XD-40 SC which has two (pasisve) safeties, the grip safety which is released when you grip the weapon and the trigger safety which is released as the first portion of trigger pull. I'm not familiar with the M&P but if I only had the one safey on the trigger I would probably not keep one in the chamber. I feel ok since both safeties have to be released before the weapon goes bang and I don't put my finger on the bang switch until I'm ready to fire. If you have both the grip safety and the trigger safety you should be ok to keep one in the pipe. Don't know if this will help or not?


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In this interview I ask Dr. Daszak about the threat new pathogens pose to endangered species and go into detail about his discovery that chytridiomycosis, a fungal disease caused by the chytrid Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, is responsible for global amphibian population declines. Dr. Daszack also discusses a unique study that exposes how the W.H.O. might better use their resources when faced with new pathogens such as the kind we've seen with the recent outbreak of the H1N1 virus. We also explore how pathogens of animals have the ability to evolve into human diseases like flu and HIV.
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Avnet, Inc., a leading global technology distributor, announced the 2014 winners of the Avnet Tech Games. Close to 200 students from Arizona community colleges and universities competed head-to-head for top honors in the Avnet Tech Games Arizona onsite competition on Saturday, April 12, 2014, at The University of Advancing Technology in Tempe. In addition, college students competing on a national level in the Spring Virtual Avnet Tech Games had their work displayed and winners were announced during the awards ceremony at the onsite competition. Thirty winning students collected $1,000 each in scholarship money.
A panel of judges including technology executives, engineers and other business leaders selected the winners based on the students' ability to meet the technical requirements of a task, apply innovative approaches to the solution and demonstrate professional skills. Nearly 76 teams of students competed in the onsite and virtual Avnet Tech Games, including 8 Arizona community colleges and universities: Arizona State University, ITT Technical Institute, seven Maricopa County Community Colleges, Northern Arizona University, The University of Advancing Technology and University of Arizona.
The winners of the 2014 Onsite Avnet Tech Games are:
Cisco Networking Expert Battle
South Mountain Community College
Faculty Coach: Tom Polliard
Student Team Members: Huy Mai and Justin Woys
Desktop Domination
The University of Advancing Technology
Student Team Members: William Hartman and Kelly Stahlberg
Digital Design Dilemma
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Faculty Coach: Bassam Matar
Student Team Members: Michelle Smekal, Niccolo Horvath and Neel Mistry
EMC Green Data Center Challenge
Arizona State University
Student Team Members: Haylee Hilgers and Jason Hyacinthe
HP Build the Fastest Computer
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Faculty Coach: Eli Chmouni
Student Team Members: Troy Gerloff, Blake Knoll and Jeremy Morgan
Java Blitz
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Student Team Members: Zachary Peshke, Samuel Slater and Larry Standage
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Since the inception of the Avnet Tech Games in 2006, nearly $300,000 in scholarship money and prizes have been awarded to hundreds of the approximately 2,680 students and 215 faculty members who have participated in the competitions.
"The Avnet Tech Games provide a great opportunity for students to test their technical and strategy skills by applying what they have learned in the classroom to real-life scenarios," said Joal Redmond, vice president of public relations for Avnet, Inc. "Students also had the opportunity to improve their communications skills by participating in a networking workshop and then practice those skills by meeting with Avnet and sponsor executives during a networking hour. Students win, schools win and business wins with the Avnet Tech Games."
The annual multidisciplinary technology competition, composed of eight separate events, required students to work in teams to test their knowledge, creativity, decision-making, problem-solving and technical skills. During the event, students showcased how they can make a difference in advancing business and improving quality of life by participating in competitions such as creating a solar-powered water-pumping system, racing to build a computer using refurbished parts and troubleshoot issues in the Windows 7 operating system.
2014 Spring Virtual Avnet Tech Games
The Virtual Avnet Tech Games were introduced in 2010 to expand the breadth of the onsite event by allowing students to compete on a national level. More than 115 teams competed in the Virtual Avnet Tech Games competition. The winners were:
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Student Team Members: Dustin Allen, Kendra Charnick, Joel Parker and Brian Weeks
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This is a good prank that i heard about at school the other day...
First, right click on the clock in the right hand corner of the screen, go to properties and turn the clock off.
Then go to the desktop and close all the windows. Then take a screen shot of the desktop (CTRL-Prt Scr).
Then paste it into word pad or paint and save it as a *.bmp.
Then copy all of their icons to somewhere else on the hard drive. If they have XP turn all the icons off by right-clicking, then left-click the properties option, then go to desktop and uncheck all the icons.
While you are in the Desktop properties change the wallpaper to the screen shot of the desktop with all the icons.
After clicking ok on all those windows right click on the taskbar and go to properties, click the autohide option. Then to have a little more fun drag the taskbar to the right hand side of the screen.
Now you should be set, just leave the mouse pointer in the middle of the screen. The screenshot you made will have what looks like the taskbar on the bottom and itll look like their icons are still there.
Sit back and watch as they try to click on the icons and restart their computer. after that doesnt work you can be nice and restore everything or you can be really evil and let them call tech support!


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Basically going to do a slight walk through of doing chain's on a W8 in pictures. Also when I say slight I mean not a step by step walk through.
Didn't take picture's right from the beginning with the front end still on but here we go anyways with it all removed.
After you disconnect all your wires and hose's (don't forget where anything goes) and disconnect any suspension part's necessary hook it all up to the table special tool #..... Now slowly drop it down after also unbolting the sub-frame, so it can all come down in one piece then stare in awww.
As you can tell by this point the wiring harness basically completely comes off of the engine minus a few connector's in the front. The exhaust manifolds come off, axles disconnected, and sub-frame dropped down on the table.
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I sorta got the impression IHMSA tapered off in popularity after Elgin Gates passed. Is that not so? I hope not, because I always thought that was a great game, though not one I'd be any good at!
Silhouette and bowling pin shooting both seem like they have faded a bit, which is a shame.


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Following the grand tradition set by ye ol' "12 Days of Christmas" carol, we're winding up the holiday shopping season with a handy 12-day guide to the best locally-made gifts, from today's foodie-filled post to the best stocking stuffers on December 23. If you are still on the hunt for gifts for teachers, mother-in-laws or maybe for hard-to-buy-for husbands who won't say what they want outside of socks (was that too obvious I was really talking about my own problems? Probably huh?), stay tuned each workday as we dish out our favorite finds.
Without further ado, sing it with me now: On the first day of Christmas, my true foodie-loving friends gave to me….
Marination Mobile's Nunya Sauce & Pickled Peppers
Confession: We picked up a jar of Marination's new bottled sauce a few weeks back and proceeded to devour the entire jar over staff lunch (there may have even been licking utensils involved). Available at the big blue truck or at Delaurenti's in Pike Place Market, the rich and flavorful Nunya and famous pickled jalapenos (both of which are used in their delicious tacos and quesadillas) will please both longtime Marination fans and newbies alike.
Update: Last Friday, Marination's truck parked outside our office was sampling deviled eggs made with their Nunya sauce--and they were killer. We grabbed a jar for and are officially making these a staple in our holiday party appetizer rotation. Here's the recipe:
Marination Holiday Deviled Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs
Place 12 eggs on the bottom of a pot and cover with water 1 inch over the eggs. Bring water to boil. Turn off heat and cover pot for 12 min. Run cold water over eggs for 2 -3 min. Peel, cut eggs in half and set aside yolks.
Add to food processer:
8 tbsp Nunya Sauce
4 tbsp Mayonnaise
12 egg cooked yolks
Blend until smooth add a few drops of water to help it along if necessary. Spoon mixture into a pastry bag or Ziploc baggie with the corner cut. Pipe mixture in halved eggs. Place Marination Peppers in a Pickle on each egg for an extra kick. Add a pinch of Hawaiian sea salt. Devour.
Skillet Street Food's Pumpkin Sauces
Forget ketchup, here's your favorite new dipping sauce. From the Skillet Street dudes who brought us bacon jam comes three new pumpkin sauces, from smoky chipotle pumpkin to a sweet and rich coconut variety. Perfect to include in a grill gift set for dad, or just for the sauce-obsessed. Get it in their online store.
Cyprus Pyramid Seasoning Salt from SugarPill
Capitol Hill's new modern-day apothecary, Karyn Schwartz's SugarPill is filled top to bottom with scent-sational herbs, bitters (for signature cocktails) and spice-infused salts. Spice up the party with a beautiful jar of seasoning salt; the scented crystals add an intoxicating flavor to grilled meats or crostini.
Scrappy's Bitters Flavored Bitters
Made with natural, organic ingredients, this scrappy little local business is creating buzz with their unique and unusual flavored cocktail bitters with concoctions like lavender, celery and grapefruit. Grab a bottle, snag a recipe off their website and write it out on a pretty card and voila, the perfect hostess gift for the next get-to-together. Available at Ballard Market, Picnic and other local markets.
Photos courtesy of Marination Mobile; Skillet Street; Hayley Young; Scrappy's Bitters