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GREEN BAY, Wis. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) - The Green Bay softball team (22-26, 11-12 HL) went 1-1 on Saturday afternoon in a Horizon League doubleheader against Youngstown State (28-19-1, 12-10 HL) at Ben Garot Field. The Phoenix won the opener 2-0 in its Senior Day contest before giving up a late lead in game two and ultimately falling 4-2.
With the split, the Phoenix secured the sixth and final spot in the 2012 Horizon League Tournament. Green Bay received some help from UIC, which split its two contests with Wright State on Saturday to ensure that the Raiders cannot catch the Phoenix in the standings.
The opener was highlighted by an exceptional pitching performance from Green Bay junior Allison Goecks (Beloit, Wis.), who hurled a 10-strikeout, complete game shutout. Goecks allowed just six Penguin hits and walked only one while picking up her 10th victory of the season.
After a slow start offensively by both teams, the Phoenix broke the scoreless tie in the fourth inning when junior Paige Newtols (Green Bay, Wis.) crossed the plate following a Youngstown State miscue. Newtols started the inning with an infield single and advanced to second on a hit to center by Miranda Reinke (Milwaukee, Wis.). Stacey Butts (Greenfield, Wis.) knocked one back to the pitcher in the following at-bat, but a throwing error allowed Newtols to advance two bases for the game's first run.
After Goecks struck out the Penguins' side in the fifth, the Phoenix added another run in the bottom half of the inning when Danielle Peerenboom (Appleton, Wis.) drove in senior Ashleigh Racer (Waterford, Wis.) on a single up the middle.
Goecks sealed the 2-0 Phoenix win by stranding two YSU runners in the sixth and another in the seventh. Peerenboom led the Green Bay offense, recording two of the team's six hits and driving in the lone earned run.
SENIOR DAY/PARENTS DAY: Green Bay's four seniors - Amanda Omahen (San Diego, Calif.), Amanda Pozolinski (Appleton, Wis.), Ashleigh Racer (Waterford, Wis.) and Alli Rivera (Geneseo, Ill.) - were each honored prior to the first contest, while all the parents in attendance were recognized on the field between games.
The Penguins rallied to score three runs with two outs in the seventh inning to steal the win from the Phoenix in the late game. Green Bay pitcher Ashley Nannemann (Burlington, Wis.) retired the first two batters she faced in the final inning, but then loaded the bases for YSU senior Haley Thomas, who quickly cleared them with a double to right center. The Phoenix went down in order in the bottom half, giving the Penguins the 4-2 win.
With the score knotted at 1-1 in the fourth, Reinke smashed a home run over the center field wall to give the Phoenix a one-run advantage. The solo shot was Reinke's third of the season.
Green Bay started the scoring in the bottom of the first when Racer was driven in by Omahen on a ground out to shortstop. The Penguins answered in the top of the second when Samantha Snodgrass reached the plate on a throwing error shortly after her double to right center.
Green Bay and Youngstown State are scheduled to play the final game of the series, and of the regular season, on Sunday at 11 a.m.###


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|December 15th, 2008, 07:51 PM
Its tough out there.
how to fit CJ/YJ doors on a TJ
Ending the controversy CJ/YJ doors on a TJ
For years it has been said that CJ/YJ doors will not fit a TJ because the windshield angel is different or yada yada yada. Then JP mag had an article on TJ doors and tops on an YJ witch sparked peoples interest but never really resolved the myth. Well after finding some CJ doors for a decent price for less than I would have spent on an ok set of tj doors. I decided to look further into this myth. I knew CJ/YJ doors would fit the door opening but knew there would be two major hurdles. The CJ/YJ doors use a pin style striker and TJs use a loop style striker, and I knew CJ/YJ window cranks may have clearance issues with the TJ dash. This all turned out to be true, and as I stood looking at the doors on my jeep trying to decide if I should purchases them I came up with a plan to over come these problems. Three weeks later I picked the doors up and began putting this myth to bed.
This is what I found and how I got around it.
My plan to overcome the window crank problem was simple and sweet. Remove the dash speakers and covers (being as I have no dash speakers anyway) it seemed like an easy fix. It worked like a charm allowing just enough room to roll down the window at the Wendys drive through on those cold winter nights.
My next plan of action was to address the striker problem. It turns out that the TJ striker is actually mounted to the tub about 1 lower than the CJ/YJ. My plan was to mount the striker in the upper mounting hole for the TJ loop strikers and go from there.
It turned out great only the left (driver) side needed to be reamed just a little bit; the right (passenger) side needed no modifications.
This is the retainer that your factory tj strikers bolt too it must be removed. Its loosely held in place by a metal tab pictured below.
The metal tab you have to bend out of the way.
CJ/YJ Striker mounted notice the spacers. It took allot of them I reused all the shims from my used CJ/YJ strikers and added washers to make up the difference.
On the right side I had a little hiccup the factory had not installed the plastic on the A pillar (windshield frame) very well it was a 1/2 lower than the hard top surface. I had to unscrew it move it up to make it flush and drill new holes for my screws so the door would close correctly.
After moving it up.
After the hinges were all adjusted. Notice I had to move the lower tub mounting hinge. If you ever have to remove or adjust one of these if it wont budge be sure to heat it from inside. I busted both of my T 40 bits on this one hinge.
The bottom door gap is tight! But it doesnt appear to be rubbing and the door cannot be moved up any more.
The top would be nice to have a bit higher but I cant move the door any higher or it hits the hard top in the front.
Window crank worked great.
Overall fit after all done. The only thing that gives away this is a CJ/YJ door is the window pillar and the reversed handle.
I did the right side first and it took me just a bit over an hour. The left side took me only half an hour.
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soo spend good money on a tj to rip interior appart and not have them fit just right to save money on doors?
hats off to ya for figuring it out it looks good but i just dont get the method to the madness?
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|March 23rd, 2009, 02:54 PM
Its tough out there.
im gona put power windowes in so i can put my speaker couvers back togeather. and sorry if i dont make enough money to buy TJ hard doors im not in my forties with a advanced degree and high paying job. i make $8 per hour and work 20 hours a week. get it now?
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We'll show you five techniques for a great looking countertop installation. Buy the countertops premade, then install them yourself by following our foolproof step-by-step instructions. We'll walk you through everything you need to know to improve the look and feel of your kitchen with new countertops.
You'll save a lot of money installing countertops yourself.
Plastic laminate countertops have been adorning kitchen cabinets for more than 50 years—and with good reason. Plastic laminate is a tough, durable material that comes in hundreds of colors and finishes. When applied to particleboard or plywood underlayment by a production shop, this proven product is ideal for kitchens, bathrooms and other settings. By installing premade countertops yourself, you'll save 50 percent of what a professional installer would charge.
In this article, we'll show you how to measure, buy and install your own countertops. Our instructions include how to make chip-free cuts, tight-to-the-wall scribes and nearly invisible joints for a professional looking job.
The easiest approach is to order custom-made laminate countertops (ours cost about $30 per running foot) from a local home center, full-service lumberyard or cabinet/countertop shop. You can also buy premade take-it-with-you stock tops (in limited colors) at many home centers, for about half the price of custom countertops. Shop for the latest in plastic laminates on manufacturer Web sites.
You can also view product samples at home centers and countertop suppliers.
Measure the hollow space under your new countertop for the correct build-up height. Your manufacturer can supply build-up strips or you can cut them yourself. Our measurement was 3/4 in., so we used 1x2s as build-up strips.
Screw the build-up strips to the tops of your cabinets (sides and along the back) using 1-1/4 in. drywall screws. You may not need them on the cabinet end where the manufacturer has installed a finished end.
Slide the corner pieces into position first to test fit for scribing. Since our corner cabinet had a solid top, we cut inspection holes to tighten the miter bolts (next photo).
Temporarily bolt the two corner pieces together from below. Use the special miter bolts (above) that come with the countertop.
These special miter bolts temporarily hold the countertop corners together.
Before ordering new countertops, you'll need to make accurate measurements of your cabinet layout. A word of warning here: If you have a U-shaped kitchen with two large miters and have never installed countertops before, you may want to hire a pro. Configurations like this require you to scribe three walls at one time. But if you have only one inside corner as we did, the project is well within the skill level of the average do-it-yourselfer.
Make a sketch and then, starting from the back walls, measure the exact lengths from the walls to the edge of each run of cabinets. Add 3/4 in. to the length of each section to allow for overhangs. Allow an extra inch to protrude into a freestanding range space. You'll trim it off later for an exact fit (Photo 11). Order a laminate end cap (or make your own, Photo 12). If you need to butt the countertop into a side panel like a pantry or refrigerator cabinet, add an extra 1 in. for notching (Photos 14 – 16). This will give a more finished look than a straight cut. Also measure the depth of your base cabinets. Standard laminate tops are 25 in. deep. Check to make sure you'll have at least 1/2-in. overhang beyond all the drawer fronts.
Most manufacturers will supply preshaped and preglued iron-on end caps to cover finished ends, but I prefer to order a little extra plastic laminate that I can score and cut and glue into place with contact cement for a longer-lasting grip. Either system works fine, but if this is your first go at this type of project, you'll find the iron on end caps easier to install. Just keep in mind you'll need to do a bit of filing in either case to shape the end caps. Another important consideration is corner and edge style. To fit our design requirements, we chose square corners for all our edges. If you want any rounded corners on exposed edges, discuss this with your supplier ahead of time and ask to see sample profiles.
You'll also need build-up strips (usually 3/4 in.) (Photo 2) to support the top across the cabinets. At first glance, countertops appear to be 1-1/2 in. thick, but the substrate that the laminate is glued to is actually just 3/4 in. thick, as the underside reveals. Applying additional build-up strips to the top of your cabinets will fill the void at support points and elevate the countertops above top drawers. When ordering, ask for build-up strips, but keep in mind you can easily make your own from scrap 3/4-in. plywood or 1x2 pine.
Once you complete your measurements, take your drawing to your countertop supplier and discuss your plan to make sure you've covered all the bases. If you don't have a home center near you or your lumberyard doesn't provide this service, check the Yellow Pages under "Countertops." When you place your order, ask about delivery to your home. In most cases, the odd shapes are unwieldy and won't rest securely on top of the family car.
You can get into trouble here if you don't think through three important steps:
For most stainless steel sinks, it's safe to flip the sink over and trace around it and then make another line 1/2 in. inside the trace line (Photo 8). The exception here is an asymmetrical shape where the left side is different from the right side. Check this carefully, especially if you're reinstalling your old sink and no longer have the original template (most new sinks come with a full-size template). If you're installing a cast iron enameled sink, you should make an even smaller cutout, leaving more countertop to support the weight of the sink. Usually most cast iron sinks will allow you to cut inside the traced perimeter at least 1 in. Once you've traced the outline, draw another line inside the first, drill your holes (Photo 9), then flip the countertop over, transfer the lines (Photo 10) and cut out the top.
Make sure the miter is flush on top as you tighten the bolts. Once the bolts are tight and the top is flush, slide the countertop into the corner and examine the fit along each wall.
Set your scribing tool to the width of the widest gap along each wall. Apply masking tape to the top of the backsplash and use your scribe to mark the entire length of each countertop. Scribe to each wall, adjusting your scribing tool each time for the largest gap on that wall.
Belt sand to your scribe line using an 80-grit belt. Make sure the top is clamped down to your work surface to keep it from "walking" away from you as you sand. Sand only to your scribe line, keeping the belt sander at 90 degrees or more to the top of the backsplash as shown. Reposition the top and rescribe and sand if necessary.
Flip our sink upside down into position over the sink cabinet. If your sink is not symmetrical, use a template. Mark around the perimeter, then mark another line 1/2 in. inside the perimeter (1 in. for cast iron) you've just marked. This will be the cutout size.
Drill 1/2-in. dia. holes about 2 in. from each corner. The edges of the holes should just kiss the inside edge of the inner line.
Flip the top upside down. Connect the dots. The lines should touch the outer circles of the 1/2-in. holes. Use a coffee mug to round the corners. Cut out the top from the bottom side with a jigsaw. Set the sink into the opening to check the fit.
You can start with any section of countertop, but it's best to begin with the longest corner section because the other sections often join or relate to this piece. Our long section had a number of fitting challenges—especially the corner. To get an accurate scribe to the wall here, you need to temporarily join the corner (Photo 5).
To do this, install the miter bolts as shown in Photo 5 and then slide the top into the corner for a test fit. Before you scribe, align the front edges of the countertop parallel to the cabinet fronts. Close gaps where the backsplash meets the wall if possible. Scribe the top as shown in Photo 6. Keep in mind you can remove up to 1/2 in. from the backside of the backsplash to fit your wall. This is more than enough in most cases, so don't panic if your adjoining wall looks out of whack.
Next, sand down the back edge (Photo 7) of the backsplash to your scribe line with a belt sander. Tip the belt sander slightly to undercut the backsplash for a tighter fit. Set the countertop back against the walls and check it for fit. It should fit on the first try, but you may need to do some additional sanding for a tight fit.
Next, remove the miter bolts and separate the sections so you can cut the sink opening (Photos 8 – 10).
Tip: Be sure you have a build-up strip under the backsplash behind the sink and at each side of the sink base cabinet. The full weight of the sink needs continuous support.
Use a jigsaw with a medium-cut blade. The blade cuts on the up stroke, so do all your cuts from the bottom of the countertop to minimize chipping. Be sure the cutout is supported when you reach the end of your cut so you don't break an edge. After the hole is cut, set the sink into the opening to check the fit. Do a bit of trimming if it binds as you drop it in.
Trim the end of the countertop with a sharp 10-tooth-per-inch handsaw. First apply masking tape over the edge and then mark the cutoff line with a pencil. Cut 1/16 in. outside the mark and then belt-sand to the line. Next, glue (use carpenter's glue) and clamp a buildup strip onto the underside of the top and flush with the edge.
Cut and glue the end cap for your trimmed end. Use a fine mill file to fine-tune the end cap so it conforms to the shape of your countertop. Use a half-round file for inside curves.
Squeeze a bead of silicone adhesive caulk onto the edge of each miter joint and then fasten the countertop sections together as before. Be sure the tops are flush as you tighten the bolts.
Before we could assemble the miter joint, we had to cut the short section of the countertop exactly flush with the cabinet end (Photo 11) to make room for the range. If you're skilled with a circular saw, you can make this cut from the underside with a 40-tooth carbide blade, but it's risky. One false move and you've got another workbench top! Why take chances? A sharp handsaw will give you a nice, slow, controlled cut and time to react if the cut is straying from your mark. Use a traditional saw that cuts as you push the blade away from you. Press masking tape over the area you plan to trim.
The masking tape serves a dual purpose here: It lets you easily see your pencil mark and it reduces chipping of the laminate as you cut. After the cut, use a belt sander to sand right to the line. Make sure you've made a square edge. Next, glue a build-up strip to the bottom flush with the newly cut edge and clamp it in place.
Once the glue is dry, you can apply matching plastic laminate over this built-up edge. If you don't have a precut end cap, cut one from your extra piece of laminate. Make a couple of practice cuts with a laminate cutter (Photo 12) before you try the real thing. Set your laminate on scrap wood (not on your new countertop!) and draw the shape of the end cap plus 1/4 in. extra on both the top and front.
Score the top several times to cut through the laminate, using a straightedge as a guide. Be careful near the corner where the backsplash section leaves a right angle rise. It's easy to break this little chunk off.
Apply contact cement to each mating surface and let it dry to the touch (about 20 minutes). Then position the end cap even with the bottom edge of the build-up filler strip and press it firmly into place.
Using a dry rag, firmly wipe the surface to further press it for a good bond. Now file the end cap flush to the countertop (Photo 12). Take your time with slow, controlled strokes. When the edge is almost flush, slightly bevel the end cap to remove sharp corners that could snag a dishcloth later. Finally, push the sections back together, apply caulk and join the miter (Photo 13). Then install the miter bolts using the method shown in Photos 4 and 5.
Set your scribe to the overhang dimension. Use this setting to scribe the left side of the top for the return .
Scribe the left side of the top, then cut along your mark with a handsaw, leaving the front edge to nestle around the end panel and create a notch return.
Check the cut for fit and sand if necessary. Use contact adhesive on the exposed notch edge and on a small piece of laminate. Once the adhesive is dry to the touch, press the laminate piece in place and file the edge for a clean, precise fit.
You may not have to make a "return" cut in your countertop like the one shown in Photos 14—16. If you do, follow the photo sequence. Then cut and glue a small piece of laminate to the exposed edge.
Although we made the countertop flush with the cabinet side (to accommodate the range, Photo 14), you may have to adjust your scribe to allow for an overhang (Photo 15).
Screw the countertop to the cabinet sides using 1-1/2 in. steel angles with 5/8-in. long No. 8 screws. For a tight fit, screw the angles to the cabinet first and then draw the top down to meet the steel angle with the second screw.
Pull the caulk tube nozzle in one continuous motion along the seam between the backsplash and the wall. Use just enough to fill the gap, then smooth the bead with a moist rag. Use a siliconized latex caulk for best results. It's paintable and cleans up with soap and water.
Professional installers vary greatly in their methods of fastening countertops to base cabinets. Some just glue them down with construction adhesive, while others screw through the cabinet corner braces or sides into the top. Using 1-1/2 in. steel angles like those shown in Photo 17 is foolproof and simple.
You can buy them at any hardware store, but don't use the screws provided. Instead, buy 5/8-in. long No. 8 screws. I like to place them a hair lower than the top of the cabinet (or build-up) and then draw the top down tight with a screw into the underside of the countertop. Use as many angles as it takes to get a solid installation. Figure on using four every 3 ft.
To get the most life from your new countertops, follow these simple rules:
Have the necessary tools for this DIY project lined up before you start—you'll save time and frustration.
You'll also need a specialty tool: a laminate cutter
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The story of Europe is the continual decline in its birth rate which means in the coming years there will not be enough new babies to compensate for the death rate. The German government is offering strong incentives for women to remain home caring for babies. A woman who elects to remain with the child receives up to 67% of her net income and there are also provisions for both parents to remain home as care givers. However, the number o births in Germany dropped during the months of October and November just when it appeared the incentives might work to increase the number of births. The drop in births during those two months was about 11.7% fewer babies. Overall, it is estimated the drop for the year is about 1.7%.
Reality is if birth rates do not increase the alternative is to increase immigration since a modern nation needs bodies in order to fuel its economic growth. Who knows, will there come a time in the future when Americans will be headed to Europe to take jobs created by the decline in the birth rate.


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When I invited Jeanne Horak-Druiff last year to guest instruct at the London Food Photography and Styling Workshop not only did we complement each other extremely well, but with her expertise knowledge in restaurant photography, Jeanne was able to provide a special focus into an aspect of food photography often requested by my readers and workshop attendees. So, it will not come as a surprise that we have teamed up again for what we hope will be an exciting and educational workshop experience.
When planning my workshop schedule for this year the opportunity to work together came up again and I was thrilled that we we were going to be joining forces again. In terms of workshops, Jeanne and I have been working together since 2011 as part of the Plate to Page team together with Ilva and Jamie, so we know how the other ticks. While Plate to Page takes a short hiatus this year, allowing us to pursue other assignments and realize further plans individually, we are also able to persevere various projects together.
I am excited to present my first Food Photography and Styling workshop in 2014. Jeanne and I would like to invite you to to Venice, Italy for a sensational 2-day food photography and styling workshop. We would like to take you away to the delightful prosecco region of Valdobbiadene just outside of Venice. This picturesque town situated just below the Alpine areas of Veneto with its tranquil surroundings and rolling hills will provide ample space for creative reflection and lots of intensive work. The fantastic and courteous team at Hotel Diana will be hosting our team Venice during our trip. Strategically located in the center of Valdobbiadene, Hotel Diana not only allows us to plan our outings for the field trips easily but with its modern and fully equipped meeting rooms it provides the perfect environment for our in-house sessions.
We have put together, what we hope will be an active, creative and fun workshop, where you will learn all the fundamental elements you need to hone your skills in food photography. You will also be learning how to find your way through the jungle of food styling to create the perfect set-up. Furthermore we will be putting the focus not only on natural lighting but also working extensively with low-lighting conditions specifically required for restaurant photography.
We also plan to spoil you with delicious traditional Italian food with on-location shoots at a local osteria and a unique vineyard and winery tour including a tutored tasting at the stunning Nino Franco estate, where we will spend the day working intensively on our assignments. There will be many practical assignments, a lot of theory and plenty of creative sessions.
We hope to sensitize your imagination and tickle your skills so you are equipped with the know-how to create beautiful images for your blog posts, articles or your own personal masterpiece.
Are you ready for Spring in Venice? If you are keen to join Jeanne and me, here are the details of what the course covers, the costs and where you can register.
Check-in - Thursday 1st May 2014
Day one - Friday 2nd May 2014
Breakfast & Introductions
Photography Fundamentals by Jeanne
Mastering the camera & learning the basics (shutter speed, aperture, ISO & co.)
Meet & Greet Brunch
A rustic brunch, the Italian way, featuring some Venetian specialities
Photography Techniques by Meeta
Natural light techniques, getting a sharp focus, color & texture
Styling Fundamentals by Meeta
Composition and placement, creating a mood/atmosphere, the right props, color, texture etc.
Styling demo with Meeta
Free-style Photography/Styling Exercises
Short exercises to warm you up
Restaurant photography by Jeanne
Pushing Photoshop by Jeanne
Post-processing your low-light images
Osteria - on location photo shoot
Practise taking shots in a restaurant atmosphere and in low light conditions.
Dinner at a typical local Osteria
Day two - Saturday 3rd May 2014
Enlightening yourself with Lightroom by Meeta
Workflow, post-processing, watermarking, tagging
Field trip - Nino Franco Prosecco estate
This includes a vineyard and winery tour, and a tutored prosecco tasting; as well as time to gather images for your main photography assignment
Lunch at the Nino Franco Prosecco estate
Intensive group work on main photography assignment
Evaluation, discussion & critique on assignment
Constructive feedback, discussion and critique on exercises
Finale Aperitivi & Farewell
Further details for the announcement
2 day food styling and photography sessions with Meeta and Jeanne
2 nights accommodation (Thursday 1st to Saturday 3rd May) including breakfast
Friday: Meet & Greet Brunch, Dinner at a local Osteria
Saturday: Field trip transportation, winery/vineyard tour and tutored tasting
Lunch, Aperitifs
Fruit and beverages during the workshop
Does NOT include:
Travel costs to venue
To register for this workshop please fill out the registration form here.
Please note: The workshop is limited to only 12 participants and works on a first-come-first-serve basis. Presentations and main workshop language will be in English (instructors speak English and German) and is aimed towards beginners, novice and advanced level participants.
The instructors reserve the right to modify the programme should the need arise.
Once you have registered you will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours of registrations containing further details and further instructions.
Nino Franco Photography Competition
Any visit to the Valdobbiadene region is filled with food, wine and travel story inspirations - and never more so than when visiting the Nino Franco estate with its ancient stone-walled vineyard; beautiful villa available for B&B; and excellent situation in the charming town of Valdobbiadene – all only one hour by train from Venice. Nino Franco has teamed up with Jeanne and me to offer one lucky workshop participant and their guest the chance to stay at the sumptuous Villa Barberina as well as a private wine tasting with the Francos.
Here is how the competition will work:
As a participant in the Food Photography & Styling Workshop you are invited to submit a single photographic composition of your choice taken during the workshop weekend, featuring a bottle of Nino Franco Primo Franco Prosecco. Whether you focus purely on the bottle, or choose to depict the bottle in the context of a meal, a place or a social occasion, is your choice. A single image will be selected from all entries by a jury consisting of the Franco family and independent judge, well-known wine blogger and photographer Andrew Barrow. The overall winner, as selected by the jury, and their partner will be invited to spend two nights at the luxury Villa Barberina in the heart of the Nino Franco Prosecco walled vineyard in the town centre of Valdobbiadene, Veneto, Italy. In addition to the stay in the villa, the winner will also receive a private wine tasting at the Nino Franco winery.
Below you will find the submission guidelines and terms & conditions - please ensure that you read these carefully!
- By entering this competition, you agree to be bound by all the rules listed below.
- The competition is only open to participants in the Food Photography & Styling Workshop taking place from 2-3 May 2014.
- Each participant may only submit ONE image for judging and only photos that depict Nino Franco Prosecco will be considered.
- Only digital entries will be accepted.
- Entries are to be submitted as Jpeg files (medium to high quality) with a width of at least 2000 pixels and with a resolution of 150 dpi.
- Image files are to be named as follows: SURNAME_INITIAL (for example SMITH_P if the entrant's name is Peter Smith).
- Each entry is to be accompanied by a title and a brief artist's statement explaining why the photo was chosen and what it aims to illustrate/achieve.
- All entries are to be submitted to: email@example.com
- The deadline for all entries is 18 May 2014, no later than 23h59 GMT.
- The prize will be awarded according to the unanimous decision of the jury and will be based exclusively on the individual characteristics and creativity of the entry. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- The winner will be notified via email by 30 May 2014.
- The prize includes 2 nights in a double room (accommodation for 2 people correct) at the Villa Barberina, including breakfast, plus a private wine tasting at the Nino Franco Winery, within walking distance of the villa. No flights, transfers or car hire are included. All other meals and sightseeing are at the winner's own expense. The offer is available for one year, and must be taken by 30 May 2015. Any dates chosen by the winner are subject to room availability (bearing in mind that the villa is only open seasonally closed Dec 1-Mar 15).
- The prize must be accepted as offered and no cash alternative is available.
- By submitting an image to this competition, entrants' give consent for their names and e-mail addresses to be be shared with the workshop organizers, Nino Franco, Comunque (the UK Nino Franco Media & PR agency) and Spittoon. Such personal details will not be sold and will not be used to add entrants to any marketing database/subscribe to any newsletter. Details will be used solely for communication in connection with this competition.
- By submitting an image for this competition, all participants grant an irrevocable, royalty-free, non-exclusive worldwide license to Nino Franco Prosecco, the two workshop organisers and Spittoon to use the image on their respective websites or printed material, solely for the purpose of promoting or discussing this photo competition or the Food Photography and Styling Workshop. Each participant will, however, retain all rights to their respective images. Should an image depict a person, participants are required to warranty that they are in possession of a model release from the subject to use his/her image, in any form. Participants assume full responsibility for such model releases and will hold Nino Franco Prosecco, the workshop organisers, and Spittoon harmless in the event of legal action following from the absence of such model release.
- The organizers of the Food Photography and Styling Workshop are running this competition in good faith on behalf of Nino Franco Prosecco but we are not responsible in any way for the delivery of the prize, or from any loss or damages relating to the prize. Once we have announced the winner, any issue relating to the prize is a matter entirely between the winner and Nino Franco Prosecco. We will not be responsible for any loss, damages or inconvenience related to the winner not receiving the prize, or to injuries or damages sustained in any way by either the winner or Nino Franco Prosecco in connection with the prize.
If you are keen to join us and take up on the opportunity to enter this sensational competition you can register for the Venice workshop here.
Anyone who has visited the magical city of Venice has most certainly encountered the famous wine of Prosecco. The legendary estate of Nino Franco, located in the celebrated region of Valdobbiadene, has been producing Prosecco wines for more than three generations. With an ancient stonewalled vineyard, a beautiful villa B&B, the charming town of Valdobbiadene, Venice an easy 1hour ride/ train away, and the steep hills surrounding them, a visit to the Nino Franco winery is a visit rich in food wine & travel story inspiration. An opportunity for a P2P participant & their guest to spend the night at the sumptuous www.villabarberina.it with a private wine tasting w the Francos will be announced during the weekend.
Unquestionably one of the top producers of Prosecco today, the quality of the man is to be found in his wine.Primo Franco, grandson of the original founder, Nino, professionally and lovingly moved this estate into the twenty first century, setting the example to other producers. These proseccos are found on the list of some of the top restaurants and fine independent merchants through out the world. Contact the winery for info. The range of the 7 labels of Nino Franco prosecco is available in the UK via UK importer www.sommelierschoice.co.uk. American wine critic Robert Parker scored Rustico 89/100, saying: "Rustico is clean and fruity, with a creamy texture and a lemon and melon aftertaste." In 2012, Wine & Spirit magazine awarded Rustico 90/100, saying "The gold colour and peach nectar scent predict this to be rich, but a potent, nutty savour keeps it balanced. It finishes clean, tight and grippy- a mouthwatering aperitif"
Website www.ninofranco.it
Twitter @ninofranco1919
HarperCollins Publishers is one of the world's leading English-language publishers. Headquartered in New York, the company was founded by brothers James and John Harper in New York City in 1817 as J. and J. Harper. Over the years it has been the publishing house of Mark Twain, the Brontë sisters, Thackeray, Dickens, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., H. G. Wells, Agatha Christie, J. R. R. Tolkien, and C. S. Lewis, amongst others.
HarperCollins also publishes Donna Hay's iconic cookbooks and we are delighted that they are generously providing each workshop participant with a copy of Donna Hay's fresh and light cookbook. Donna describes the book as being designed to complement her existing repertoire, while being full of new recipes that combine the freshest ingredients, pantry staples and her personal tricks for a lighter touch. Donna has never been a fan of diets and this book is no exception – for her, it's always been about balance. fresh and light is mindful of fat and carbohydrates, but is focused on flavour and variety – without the guilt. Divided by meal, fresh and light is a solution-packed book of recipes loaded with power foods to give you the balance you need across your week. There are light breakfasts, tasty lunch box tips and fast dinner solutions to give you ideas for every time of the day.
Harper 360 is a global publishing programme which aims to make books published by any division of HC worldwide available in print or digital formats for all English-language markets.
In addition, HarperCollins will be running a competition during and after the workshop, exclusively for participants, with the prize being a bundle of cookbooks from their various authors. Stay tuned for details of this competition, which we will share with you during the workshop!
Website: http://www.harpercollins.com/
Twitter: @HarperCollins / @harper360
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Tasting glasses, glasses and complements designed by Federico de Majo Zafferano, a Venetian company directed by Federico de Majo, has been creating collections of tasting glasses and tableware in glass since 2001. This is a company in which creativity and Italian design make up the basis for product design and realization of objects created not only to be functional and decorative but also to bring dreams and emotions to life.
Federico de Majo has always worked in the world of glass, starting off in the Murano glassworks of the family and dedicating himself to the sector of illumination to then move on to the creation of an all-Italian trademark for tasting glasses. In fact Zafferano originated from the Venetian designer's idea of creating an Italian brand to accompany and bring out the best of those talents thanks to which our country has become famous all over the world: design, wine production and haute cuisine.
We are thrilled that Zafferano have kindly agreed to provide props for our workshop photo shoots from their extensive and beautiful range.
Website: http://www.zafferanoitalia.com/en/
Chika's brings you the taste of West Africa, sourcing the finest ingredients from farmers in Africa and working with local, artisan producers to create a delicious range of snacks inspired by the traditional foods of this vibrant continent. Founder Chika Russell spent her early childhood in West Africa and when she moved to London, she sorely missed the delectable snack food she'd grown up with. Chika sought to fill this gap by bringing back suitcases filled with food whenever visiting family in Africa. But she realized that her love of West African foods was not just about taste, but its effect on all senses: the rich smell of nuts toasted by hand; the bright colours of the cloth used to wrap them; rubbing the nuts between her palms; the memories of eating and sharing with family. This inspired Chika to create Chika's and to spread her love for West Africa and its food.
Chika's nuts are unique in that have an amazing flavour; they are non-greasy, lower in fat, lower in calories and lower in salt. However, they are higher in fibre and protein than other salted peanuts currently on the UK market. The nuts are produced by artisans using traditional techniques, in small batches. Chika's West African savoury bites are consistently high quality, beautifully packaged and, above all, offer a new taste experience.
The Chika's product range includes hand-toasted peanuts (with and without skins, toasted over a wood fire); plantain crisps with chilli and salt; and toasted unpopped corn kernels.
Website: http://www.chikas.co.uk/
Twitter: @ChikasFoods
Facebook: Chika's Foods
Masala Monsoon is an artisan brand of blended spices incorporating dried flower petals, created by well known London-based freelance food writer and cookery teacher Sumayya Usmani, who specializes in Pakistani cuisine and culture. The Masala Monsoon
blends enhance food by adding a twist with their unique floral spice aromas. Inspired by the aromas of the earth after a Monsoon shower, bringing to life that comforting spicy earthiness in every blend.
Masala Monsoon's first flavours expand the "garam masala" concept bringing you:
- Rose petal garam masala – Celebratory and Romantic
- Jasmine petal garam masala – Exotic and Calming
- Marigold petal garam masala – Festive and Earthy
All three Masala Monsoon blends possess unique and versatile ethnic sophistication which transcend different cuisines. They can be used with a wide range of foods from desserts and cheeses to savoury marinades, stews and curries. The versatility of our blends allow them to be used effectively with South Asian, Middle Eastern, Moroccan, European and classic British dishes, from desserts and drinks. Our mission is to expand to include other floral inspired spice and herb blends with a worldwide influence – always keeping the haunting aromas of spicy floral earthiness alive in each blend.
Website: http://www.masalamonsoon.com/
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AMES, Iowa — Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is celebrating Extension and Outreach Week throughout the state March 24-30, 2013.
"It's one way we can say 'thank you' to the many volunteers, community leaders, organizations, agencies and other partners who support ISU Extension and Outreach work in Iowa," said Cathann Kress, vice president for ISU Extension and Outreach.
County extension offices will be holding open houses and other activities throughout the week. Iowans may contact their ISU Extension and Outreach county office for details about local events.
"Abraham Lincoln signed the law that gave birth to the land-grant universities. Iowa State was one of the first of these special colleges founded on three big ideas: to open higher education to all, to teach practical classes and to share knowledge far beyond the campus borders," Kress said. "Our educational programs harness Iowa State University resources to meet the needs of Iowans."
ISU Extension and Outreach is part of an educational network supported by Iowa State University, local county governments and the United States Department of Agriculture. Every county in Iowa has an elected extension council that decides how local tax dollars are spent to support ISU Extension and Outreach educational programs at the county level. Each year nearly a million people from every county directly benefit from Extension and Outreach programs – and more than a million people are reached online.
Companies who worked with our Center for Industrial Research and Services (CIRAS) last year reported $414 million in total impact which included making $46 million in new investments and creating or retaining more than 5,600 jobs.
We also provide skills training for more than 40,000 community leaders, local government officials, business owners, entrepreneurs, and volunteers each year.
More than 6,000 Iowans received information to help them with drought-related issues in 2012.
Our drought response continues as we look ahead to 2013 and anticipate Iowan's needs for their farms, families, businesses, and communities.
Nearly 2,000 child care providers improved nutrition skills leading to healthier eating and activities for the children in their care.
Extension and Outreach programs engage Iowa youth in science, technology, engineering, and math activities and 4-H projects ranging from environmental stewardship to polymer experiments and DNA extraction. We build STEM skills in our young people to prepare Iowa's future workforce.
More than 105,000 – that's 1-in-5 – school-age youth participated in 4-H programs last year.
See more about how ISU Extension and Outreach makes a difference for Iowans on the Our Story Web page.
"County extension council members help keep ISU Extension and Outreach relevant and engaged with Iowans," said Terry Maloy, executive director of the Iowa Association of County Extension Councils. "We assess the needs of counties and share them with ISU Extension and Outreach to address with research-based information and education to help people make better decisions in their personal, community and professional lives."


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found a link to a Alaskan beekeeping club -maybe we can get them to add to the discussion-- 8-) RDY-Bhttp://www.alaskabees.com/WinterBeePictures.html http://www.alaskabees.com/WinterBees.html
I am not sure why you always speak so negatively towards me. I have been here for just a few days and in every instance you have spoken negatively towards me. Look I am not trying to get into an arguement with you about where it gets colder. I know nothing about Finland and I have never made a comment about Finland. I made a comment about Alaska based off of those that I have known personally that have lived in Minnesota and Alaska. Check out this map.This is our plant hardiness map. This will give you a simple indicator of weather. I am in north central Minnesota which is 3a. Again I will state that Alaska is a huge state and you can see that the zones are nowhere near constant. There are parts of the state that are warmer where where I am and lots of area that is colder. I do not claim to be an expert in alaskan demographics, but I believe most of the alaska population lives in the southern part of Alaska an on the coast. According to this, that is mostly correct. If you click on Alaska on the plant hardiness zone you get a zoomed in view of Alaska. You see that again there are areas who are in a more favorable plant hardiness zone than I am, especially where a lot of population lives on the southern coast. There are also lots of areas that max out the low zone. Weather is more complicated than this map, but it is something that we can easily use to compare areas of the country that are so far apart.Edit-Ok so apparently I cannot post links or pictures like others can due to my new account. So I guess you will have to trust me or google the USA plant hardiness zones and alaskan population.
I will say Finski need to move to International Falls, Minnesota USA to keep bees :-D
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At first I thought you were describing an ignition switch problem, but now it sounds more like a simple power problem.
- If you can't get power to the headlights you have a basic power problem and there is a wire or junction that is flaky.
- If its only a problem with power that runs through the ignition switch, then you may have a bad column switch or the rack and rod is shot. The electrical switch is mounted low on the column where its fairly easy to reach. The ignition lock cylinder has a toothed rack and rod mechanism that connects it to the electrical switch on the lower column. You can reach all the electrical wires for the ignition at the connector on the lower column.
Since you have overall loss of power I would check wire junctions and fusible links.
- First check - On my '75 GMC I used to have random problems with loosening of the connection at the starter where the main battery cable is connected to the truck wiring. This bolt and nut connection is exposed to road dirt and you have to crawl under the truck to check it. However, if that bolt is corroded or the nut loosens up you lose all power because that is where the truck's main power feed connects. Make sure it has a star washer, and maybe an extra lock washer to keep the connection tight.
- Another point to check is the fusible link at terminal post on the firewall next to the brake booster (toward passenger side). The main power wire with the fusible link goes straight down from that junction and you should be able to feel the soft fusible area. It can burn partially away inside the wire without burning the wire completely off. Parts stores sell a replacement GM fusible link in the Dorman or Help! parts area. I believe its a 10 gauge wire with a 14 gauge fusible link.
- There are also two fusible links at the starter post connection. One is in the wire to the alternator and the other is in the power wire for the rest of the truck.
- In addition, the three small wires connected to the starter junction (two wires above, plus solenoid wire) run through a metal tube on the back side of the engine and if this tube is out of place it lets them get too close to the exhaust. They could have fried together or grounded to the tube.
|Some good basic info and links, courtesy of the Crankshaft Coalition wiki: Troubleshooting electrical problems
Eliminate the basic stuff.
Remove the battery cables from the battery and clean them and the battery posts. Reinstall.
When the system is dead do you have voltage at the battery terminals? Test light will do.
Have the battery load tested at Autostore.
Also, sometime the lugs on the battery cables are corroded internally and make an intermittent connection to the wire. Replace the battery cables.
Check if the grounding jumpers are installed, connections must be clean and tight. Grounding jumpers are frame to engine and frame to body.
|running lights wont come on and head lights wont come on, no radio no wipers no nothing, when i put the key in and turn it to the on position not a thing happends. the steering coloum thats in it everything works fine on it the ignition is fine i know that and its all wired up right, i didnt see no burnt or corroded wires or anything when i was installing it, like i said for some reason when i went out the next day it was working so i wired everything up and i fired up the truck a few times, and then like 5 hours later my buddys wanted to see the fancy lights on it and i turned the key to the on position and when i pulled out the light switch to turn on the running lights everything died right away, and id turn the ignition forward and the oil and gen light would light up but try turning on the running lights or wipers and the power would get cut, and now for some reason the oil and gen light wont come on now, i dont understand it becuz tomorrow i could walk out to it and everything might work fine again, thats whats been happening, the truck doesnt move around or anything, i still have to put the box back on it, its been in the same spot for the past 2 weeks, one day it will work fine and the next ill go to turn on the lights or start it and my power will get cut, if i leave it , it seems to suddenly work after letting it sit over night or something thats how its been going, everytime this has happend, id just leave it for the next day cuz i get pissed off at it, and the next day id come out and everything would suddenly work, the most iv gone without it working was like 2 or 3 days then it suddenly came back, i could turn the key in the on position 100 times befor it screws up again or only 3 times befor it screw up again, it works when it wants it seems, witch makes it more hard to figure out what the problem is
First is the ignition switch. It's bolted to the steering column under the dash area. The wiring may be loose or burned, or the switch could be out of adjustment, or worn out.
The other thing is the neutral safety switch. This could be the problem if you get normal operation after you jiggle the shifter or put it into Neutral instead of Park. If its that, the dash lights, etc. will still come on w/the key, but the engine won't turn over.
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^^^^^^^^^link to the 73-87 section..
I'm not sure about the 73 up trucks..
my truck the one wire that powers the cab.. goes from the battery(p****ide) across the coresupport(radator) and to the voltage regulator(behind drivers side headlights, then toward the cab bulk head connector..
I'd copy and paste your question here
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in the 73-87 truck section..
and you'll get people that have seen the normal problem areas in those trucks..
where the fuseable link is (mine is on pass side fender) if you shorted out something you could take it out.. and it can come and go..
good luck..
|so i went back out the next day after leaving the steering coloum on the floor of the truck still wired up and everything, and the next day i went out and i turned the key and everything works perfectly fine, the truck didnt move no body messed around with the wires or anything, i dont know what the hell s going on, the truck just sat there over night and the next day everything was fine, a main wire clip/conecter on the steering coloum from the 79 didnt match up to the one from the 74 truck every other connecter did, but one didnt and i kinda mashed it together and forced it in, so i thought maybe when i slammed the door a connetion got made, so i cut off both connecters and taped the wires together one at a time and wired everything up and put everything back together and it was working perfectly fine now and about 5 hours later i was with my friends and they wanted to see all the lights on the truck light up at night cuz it has 2 lights under the bumper and 5 lights on the roof like a big 18 wheeler, so i went to the back where the truck is and i turned the key forward in the on position and pulled out the light switch to turn on the running lights the lights didnt even get a chance to light up befor the power got cut again, the light up for a split second and now its happend again, i dont under stand this at all, today i unbolted the fuse box to see if there was any back connections or anything beheind it, nope everything looked fine and was connected fine, i looked under the hood and uplugged any wire connetions that i could see and if they were rusted or correted i leaned them up with some sand paper and liquid wrench, i only found one bad connection that was pretty rusted, but i leaned it up and doesnt look like it was the problem, i googled this problem and i found alot of pages about some fusable link somwhere? and my dads friend said somthing about a relay, i dont know what that is or does , any idea's?
|Sounds to me you have a loose connection somewhere....When you stomped your foot on the floor and it fixed it, you likely made the connection. First thing I would check is the back of the fuse box where all the wires come through the firewall....In the middle of the block on the firewall side is a bolt that holds the 2 sides together. See if that bolt is tight.
74 chevy c10 ignitiont no power PLEASE HELP!
hi im a rookie car guy im 19 i know this is VERY long but please take 5 mins of your time to read this and help out a poor kid and i dont know a dam thing about electronic stuff by the way so thats why im here, i just bought a 74 chevy c10 that came with a 79 silverado parts truck, but for the 74 when i got it in my yard the lights would always come on and it would fre up and everything and about a week later i was hooking up a tape deck i was being gentel i wasnt yanking on all sorts of wires or anything and i went to turn the ignition foward so i could see if i hooked up the tapedeck right and nothing happend, no power came on no lights nothing as if the battery wasnt even hooked up to the truck, i didnt know what happend, i sat there for a few mins and i turned the ignition foward again and everythinhg came on, and then a few days later it happend again but this time it didnt come back so i got pissed off and slammed my foot on the floor and a few mins later it was working again and it worked for a couple more days and then it happend again but this time stomping my foot on the floor or giving the dashboard a tap with my hand didnt do anything, but now today when i turn the key forward in the on position the oil and gen light would come on, and if i tried pulling the light switch out for running lights or anything the oil and gen light would go right off and id have no power, so id turn the key back and forward again and thoes 2 lights would come on but try and start it, and nothing just dead silence, the guy i bought the truck off of mentioned somthing was wrong with the stering coloum, cuz it could only be in one position(tilt steering) inorder to turn the key and it was working aslong as it was in that one position so i didnt mind, but i thought maybe the ignition is so screwed up now, it wont even give power to the truck, my dad took a screw driver to the starter and got a spark and said your battery and grounds up here are good maybe its the ignition, so i took out the steering colum from the 79 silverado witch works fine, so both trucks have the steering coloums removed as of right now and i wanted to see if my problem was fixed befor i bolted the 79 silverado coloum all up, so i rested the steering coloum on the floor of the truck and i wired everything up right and still nothing, not a thing, the oil and gen light dont even come on now anybody got any idea's? the only thing i can think of is a ground somewhere, but i dont know where to begin looking for ground wires, i dont even know how many ground wires there are in a vehicle, and i dont have money for any fancy electronic tools that you touch wires with that tell you whats working and whats not, i bought this truck for 200$ for somthing to bomb around in for the winter, so i need a cheap easy fix, help me please cuz there's nothing more i can do
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Freakin' sweet! I really wish we had a Target in this town.:rolleyes
Needs more weathering. :)
I saw these key chains over the holidays at our Target but they ofcourse where otu of the Vader/Fett ones.:cry
First time I saw these. They did forget the dent, I'll be taking care of that with my Dremmel, he he he....(high pitch reving noise in background)
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'Here's how it works. Every once in a while, the Sabres or Bills show signs of promise. They'll make the playoffs, and then the city will fire up the bandwagon. And I'll be gullible enough to jump on. Why haven't I learned?'
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Building a deck may seem like a rather simple home improvement project. But if you don't build your deck correctly, it could become very dangerous. Here are five deck design ideas to make sure your deck is safe:
Deck Design: Multi-level decks can be very attractive, however keep in mind this deck design creates less, not more, usable deck space. Since the area around the step down can't be used for furniture, you loose use at least two or three feet on each side of a step-down. To visualize the useable deck space and tryout efficient layouts, use a rope to outline the actual shape and size of the deck on the ground before construction. This can give you a good idea of how your furniture might fit inside the finished space.


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I am trying to decide whether to do a standard CELTA course or the CELTYL in order to specialise in teaching youngsters.
I plan to teach in Spain. I believe it is compulsory for children to learn English there so figured it would be a good area for me to specialise in.
a) I don't want to limit my teaching possibilities (could I not teach adults at all by doing a CELTYL?)
b) Would I require other qualifications in Spain to teach children in schools as well as CETYL?
Any advice anyone can give would be most appreciated.


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New leaders, the Bo Xilai scandal, territorial disputes and protests - 2012 was packed with incidents in China. A once-in-a-decade leadership transition saw Xi Jinping anointed China's most powerful man. The downfall of Bo was the biggest scandal, along with that of his wife, Gu Kailai, who was jailed for her part in the murder of a British businessman. Hong Kong had its own far more modest scandal, involving illegal structures. Leung Chun-ying was elected chief executive after the discovery of an illegal basement under the home of his rival, Henry Tang Ying-yen - only to find himself mired in similar trouble later. It was also a year that saw major protests against the national education curriculum, and a ferry tragedy that cost 39 lives. Photos: K.Y. Cheng, Felix Wong, Sam Tsang, Reuters, AFP, EPA, Xinhua, AP
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This beginner guitar is designed and sized especially for young players. Featuring great tone, comfort & playability. Low string action means easy playing for beginners. Patented string post covers protect little fingers.
Features Include:
- Great feel and accurate tuning
- Low string height means easier playing for little fingers
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Premier League Chairmen, managers and players today launched 'Get On With The Game', a programme that sees them sign up to charters detailing standards of acceptable behaviour.
Captains are given enhanced responsibilities in respect to their relationship with referees and managing their team mates, there is the removal of all TV monitors from around technical areas and the dugouts, and also the appointment of refereeing experts by BSkyB, Setanta and the BBC.
Premier League Chief Executive, Richard Scudamore, said: "Premier League clubs and players do so much to inspire and excite – generally fans and the media are talking about the great goals and moments of skill in the Barclays Premier League. At times though, and this came into sharp public focus last season, incidents crop up where the mark is overstepped and player and manager behaviour can become unacceptable.
"The referees have a responsibility too. In forging better relationships with team captains, and the other players and by communicating their decisions in the right way, it will help the players and that will make the game better for everyone – fans included.
"Our message is clear and straightforward – it comes with one voice from the Chairmen, managers and the players – let's Get On With The Game.".
Eamon Holmes presents the event
Chelsea and Fulham were represented by John Terry and Danny Murphy
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill was also in attendance
Alan Wiley was there for the referees
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My girlfriend and I are going to be in Japan from January to May of next year and were wondering whether teaching English as a foreign language during this (relatively short) time is feasible?
All of our research so far suggests that 1-year contracts are easier to come by.
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Statewide Compliance & Outreach Program
SCOP Contact Information and Map
SCOP Resources and Publications
SCOP "How are we doing?" Survey
SCOP Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the purpose of the Statewide Compliance and Outreach Program (SCOP)?
- Do I only need a seller's permit?
- How do I register for a seller's permit?
- Which businesses will BOE visit?
- How will I know when my business will be visited?
- What are you looking for during the visit to my business?
- What will happen if I do not get a seller's permit?
- What will happen if I do not file an amended return?
- Do I have any rights under this program?
- Can I file a complaint if I have concerns about the SCOP visit to my business or the SCOP specialist's behavior?
- What is the purpose of the Statewide Compliance and Outreach Program (SCOP)?
The SCOP is intended to:
- Make sure you have the state tax and fee permits and licenses you need,
- Make sure that our records on your business are updated and correct,
- Allow you to meet a representative who can provide more information and answer your questions, and
- Make sure you understand your reporting requirements so that you are able to report accurately.
It is estimated that about two percent of California businesses are operating without the appropriate permits or licenses. These unregistered businesses have an unfair business advantage over those businesses that are properly registered and reporting their taxes/fees. The SCOP is part of a statewide effort to educate business owners, increase tax compliance and help make our tax system fair. The permit and license verification is not intended to replace audits or other tax compliance or enforcement activity.
- Do I only need a seller's permit?
The permits and licenses needed depend on your type of business. Some businesses require only a seller's permit, while others also need to register for other state tax and fee programs. For example, cigarette retailers are required to hold a seller's permit as well as a special license to sell cigarettes or other tobacco products. The SCOP specialist will assist you in identifying any additional permits you may need.
For a full list of BOE-administered programs and to see what permits or licenses may be required, please go to the Register for a Permit, License, or Account page.
- How do I register for a seller's permit?
If your business sells or leases tangible personal property in California and does not hold a seller's permit, you will be instructed to electronically register when you are visited by a SCOP specialist. The specialist will provide publication 214, Doing Business Just Got Easier with eReg, which contains additional information about electronically registering for a seller's permit.
To register, visit our eReg page and complete the online application or register by visiting a nearby BOE office.
For further information on obtaining a seller's permit, please see our Frequently Asked Questions on Obtaining a Seller's Permit.
- Which businesses will BOE visit?
The BOE intends to visit all non-residential businesses statewide over the course of time. There are nine SCOP teams throughout the state that are conducting door-to-door visits based on zip codes. All storefronts and other known business locations in each area will be visited by a SCOP specialist.
- How will I know when my business will be visited?
If you already have a seller's permit with the BOE, a letter will be sent to your business address notifying you of our upcoming visit to your area. However, if you are not registered with the BOE, you may not directly receive a notice or letter, since the BOE has no address on record for your business. The BOE will work with local municipalities and other partners to publicize our visits to businesses and increase awareness of our plan to conduct visits in their area.
Visits to your area may begin as early as two weeks from the date of the letter; however, visits may be delayed several weeks depending on the length of visits to businesses in other zip codes. The SCOP specialists generally remain in the area until all business locations within the zip code have been visited.
- During the visit to my business, what is a SCOP specialist looking for?
At each visit, SCOP specialists will:
- Identify themselves and show identification,
- Verify the existence of a seller's permit, fee permits and other business licenses/permits that may be required, including a city or county business license, if appropriate,
- Review your license/permit to verify that it is updated with the correct information,
- Provide guidance on reporting your sales and use taxes properly,
- Provide information and assistance on your sales and use tax responsibilities, and
- Answer questions that you may have.
If your business is required to hold a seller's permit and you are operating without one, the SCOP specialist will provide publication 214, Doing Business Just Got Easier with eReg, to assist you with electronic registration.
If you hold a valid seller's permit, but appears you may be reporting incorrectly, the SCOP specialist may ask you to file an amend return(s) at the time of the visit or may contact you at a later time to obtain additional information. The SCOP specialist can also provide you with guidance for proper reporting. If you have overpaid your taxes, you will be advised on how to file a claim for refund.
If applicable, a SCOP specialist will follow-up at a later date to make sure that your registration, amended return(s), and/or claim for refund requirements are fulfilled.
Please Note: The filing of an amended return does not prevent further BOE activity, such as an audit or refund, for the same period(s) in question.
- What will happen if I do not get a seller's permit?
You are required to obtain a seller's permit if you are considered engaged in business in California where you sell or lease tangible personal property. If you fail to obtain a permit and file back-due returns, a Compliance Assessment (billing) may be issued based upon the information gathered by the SCOP specialist during and/or after the visit. You will be charged a 10 percent penalty on the taxes due for failing to file a return by its due date. You could also be charged an additional 50 percent penalty if it is determined that you knowingly failed to obtain a permit to evade tax. For more information, please see publication 75, Interest and Penalties. In addition to any penalties, you may also receive a misdemeanor citation for operating without a seller's permit or with a revoked permit under section 6071 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
- What will happen if I do not file an amended return?
If you are advised to file amended return(s) and do not file the amended return(s) within the time period specified, an estimated billing may be issued based upon the information gathered by the SCOP specialist during and/or after the visit, or your business may be referred for an audit.
If you do file an amended return as advised, please be aware that further BOE activity, such as an audit or refund, for the same period(s) may still take place.
If you believe your original sales and use tax returns were filed correctly, or if you have any questions regarding the request to file amended returns, you should contact your local SCOP office.
- What are my rights?
You have specific legal rights as a California taxpayer. BOE employees must honor and uphold them each time we interact with you. As explained in publication 70, Understanding Your Rights as a California Taxpayer, you have the right to:
- Courteous and prompt service,
- Fair treatment,
- Confidentiality,
- Information and assistance, and
- Address the elected Board of Equalization Members
- Can I file a complaint if I have concerns about the SCOP visit to my business or the SCOP specialist's behavior?
If you believe a SCOP specialist was unprofessional or violated your rights, you may file a complaint by calling or writing your local BOE SCOP office. Be sure to explain how the SCOP specialist was unprofessional or inconsiderate in conducting the permit and license verification. Your complaint will be handled by a supervisor or manager, who will contact you to address your concerns. If you have not been able to resolve a problem through normal channels, you may contact the BOE's Taxpayers' Rights Advocate Office.


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Re: No Quarter Given
The eye patch makes George looks distinguished. :D
Re: Irrational Pirate
I guess the "sequel shirt" phenomenon continues ...
Re: X marks the spot
Beautiful calligraphy, appropriate to the art of Wyeth and such.
Re: Pierate
The colors are a little too pastel/faded for me, but what a clever idea to put the patch over the missing pie piece.
♥ This
Thank you, tclem. You know, you have to make a purchase to vote... Leaving a comment is appreciated, but it's not how you vote.
Re: Land Blubber
This is soooo adorable! Perfect graphic for a tee! I'd so wear gold-toothed tubster!!!
Re: Failed Mutiny
ha... they really didn't think this through. +1
Re: Away from me BOOTY!
Rofl. I got a good laugh, but I don't think it will make it past the rejectionator. Also Woot doesn't allow prints on the back... usually. Funny though (:
bassanimation wrote:Oh I expect some of those comments for sure, heh. I really do draw stuff other than rodents! Just lately it's been more common for me. Sort of. -hides my shame-
Nothing better than a snuggly pair of ratties on your shoulder! I'm always psyched to see them in your designs.
Re: Brilliance in a Parrot
This is a little different than my normal, but here is my second entry for the week. If you would like a better Picture here is a mid sized one.
This is the cleverest and most subtle shirt I've seen in a while. GMV!
I wonder if the stereogram will still work when it prints, though.
Re: Not Just for the Injured
It's speculated that eye-patches weren't just for the injured-- they were possibly used to preserve night vision!
Switching the patch from one eye to the other when going from a sunlit deck to the dark underbelly of a ship (or a well-lit cabin to the darkness of night) would have provided instant nightvision... albeit at the expense of depth perception.
Re: Arrrr!
Grrreat!! +1
amavi wrote:Love it!
Re: Pirate (space)ship
Thanks guys for all the comments! I am very happy you all like it!
Re: Pirate Radio 2
For those of you who requested a recolor
Re: abandon ship
three colarrrrs on lj silver. that little rapscallion is gettin away with me loot.
Re: From Sea to Sky
Really beautiful job creating a scene! Awesome!
Looks kind of like
From here.
Olive just isn't too popular... But I like this one!
Re: Arrrrrrctopus!
Thank you everyone for the wonderful comments!
Re: Searchin' For Booty
Loooooove the texture on this and it's a neat concept.
Voted :D
lloyd2002 wrote:Looks kind of like
From here.
looks a ton like it.
Re: The PiRAT
it sure does belong, and it will belong until it doesn't belong. that's not for us to say. vote or don't vote, that's where your power lies. personally, i think it's a bit cheeky. i like cheeky.
j5 wrote:dammit tater! I'm sick and tired of seeing you dominate each and every derby with your barely on-topic entries that pander to the Woot voter!
You should be hung!
< waits for the punchline>
...or made to walk the plank, arrrr!
Re: The Rusty Hook
Wow man, really just wow, this really looks familiar...
Next time try not to be so blatant about using art you didn't draw and then filling it with some crappy jokes.
Why are people complaining about it not fitting the theme? It's not like it is a random shirt, it is a pun. No it is not a traditional pirate, but what are you guys the shirt.woot police? Leave that up to the actual shirt.woot police. Good Lord.
mightyrain wrote:and those radio towers look like other radio towers too... Oh My Gookie! ... and that pirate has a bandana like other pirates!?! The reason they look familiar is because we both used the same refferance picture most likely. I didn't use that image in mine, look closer, you will see the flags are not the same and the mast is thicker on mine. Mine also has more curve to the rear mast. I used a photograph, not that image.
WOW, chill out dude.
Re: Pirate Beardicons
I like this but I think you should resub, you got the shirt comp and the thumb swapped.
Re: Nessie the Pirate
Just had to vote, this reminds me of my last weeks entry.
panpear wrote:Hopefully he catches that keg before it falls down, eh? Maybe there should've been a fourth image with more dancing. But still I like it!
Oh is that a keg? I thought it was a treasure chest... hence shaking the booty...
The way I approach these derbies is if we can make somebody chuckle, they are more likely to forgive our shortcomings as artists. We are never going to out-draw some of the great artists around here, but perhaps we can try to out-idea them. I always try and think of an alternate way to approach the derbies because going straight in the front door, we get pummeled.
Thanks for all the great comments and for keeping us up in the fog this long...it's quite a thrill.
Yourkiddingright wrote:Wow man, really just wow, this really looks familiar...
Next time try not to be so blatant about using art you didn't draw and then filling it with some crappy jokes.
Sorry you don't like the jokes (which I did come up with, along w/ the concept), and yes, I did use a clipped medallion (which I altered in another derby, as well) that is free for commercial use (from a standard bundle w/ Illustrator).
My understanding of the policy of clip art usage is that it can't be the only graphic involved, and it should be integrated into the work, as a whole. I only had a couple of hours available for this week's derby work, so I had to go fast, instead of starting everything from scratch. I can point you to a number of winning entries from the past few months that integrated royalty-free, commercially available graphics into them.
Yes, I normally like to create my own, but real life sometimes gets into the way between noon Thursday and Friday and I integrate "clip art".
[Edit: I can see at least one, if not two, other shirts in the fog with royalty-free art in them, as well. Technically, I'm guessing most of the text you see in this Derby (and other text-related derbies) is also of the "art you didn't draw" variety. I do try to be careful to use fonts that are "royalty free" for commercial use.
Most artists reuse elements - their own and ones they got from other sources (hopefully royalty-free sources, or with permission of the artists) - and it takes awhile to build up your own library of elements. If you submit "daily" shirts to shirt.woot, they ask you for links to any commercial art or photos you've used directly or indirectly. It's not verboten, they just ask to check your sources.
Again, I'm not trying to "fool" anyone, anymore that the other artists here than occasionally use royalty-free elements. My apologies if you thought I was.
Re: ARgKANSAS
I'm from ARGKANSAS!
I hate to burst your bubble... but this is delightful.
Hilarious! I love the surgery offering!
Yourkiddingright wrote:Wow man, really just wow, this really looks familiar...
Lighten up, man, it's a T-shirt for gosh sakes. And I think it's a riot.
Love the wordplay! Nice!
(But wasn't Splinter a Ninja?)
Any comments or critiques are appreciated. This is a redesign of my previous submission. My last one had an unintentional pop culture reference.
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Megan Fox Talks "This is 40" on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno"
Stepping out to promote her upcoming movie, "This is 40," Megan Fox visited "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Monday (December 17).
In the film, the 26-year-old actress plays Desi, an employee of co-star Leslie Mann whose wardrobe is pretty skimpy.
Since the movie is about turning 40, the late-night host asked Ms. Fox what she thought about going over the hill: "It sounds so old to me ... I try not to think about it."
Jay also called the "Transformers" stunner out on previously hiding her pregnancy the last time she was on the show, and even got her dish on the ups and downs of the whole nine-month process.
"They sketch out the faces of a woman in labor for your husband, so that he knows when to take you to the hospital, when it's for real," Megan said, adding, "I was convinced that I was maybe birthing a vampire baby."
You can check out more of her "Tonight Show" appearance in the players below!


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Working Decoy Competition -Any species Judged in water.River/pond..general rules as other shows.
where Gardner Maine
When -August 17th
Time 9am-12 noon. Great Judges -Last years Guest Judge Ashley Gray-Ward World Champion past 3 years..
D.U. Event,
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EVENTS-Duck Boats judged on Trailer as ready to hunt -complete rig.--Dogs, Calling -Both goose & Ducks..
All ages-Men Ladies & Kids all events -this is a Family Day tons of gear/guns etc. as raffles and door prizes...see Maine DU WEB forDetails or PM ME..
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Posted by Stephen Mann on October 31, 2012
Yesterday BMC announced MyIT, which it describes as a "new enterprise software solution that empowers employees to take personal control over the delivery of the IT services and information they need — anytime, anywhere, from any device." I was demoed it prior to the announcement, and it definitely does provide employees with greater insight into, and control over, the IT services they consume.
My initial reaction?
Once I had got the initial thoughts of "I don't like the name" — because it seemed "dated," and because something like this is about more than IT — out of my mind, the jigsaw pieces that make up my opinion started to fall into place:
Posted by Stephen Mann on October 29, 2012
October 2012 has been a busy month for IT service management (ITSM) tool vendor press releases, such as (in chronological order):
Posted by Stephen Mann on October 17, 2012
OK, it really should be the "500 shards of ITIL" but it just didn't sound as sexy.
"ITIL is sexy?" I hear you cry. Maybe not for most, but IT service management (ITSM) is something many of us are passionate about. Or, to be more precise, the delivery of high-quality, business-centric IT services is something many of us are passionate about – with ITSM purely the means to that end.
Anyway I wander from my point . . . the "500 shards of ITIL" I refer to are the 500 extremely granular, ITIL-espoused capability points that far too many organizations commonly use as the basis for new ITSM tool selection. As I wrote in a recent blog for the ITSM Review: "the current method of creating RFPs (request for proposal documents) and selecting vendors based on a cut-and-paste, ask-for-everything-possible-mentality is so, so flawed."
In a soon-to-be-released market overview of SaaS ITSM tools I add that "Customers often ask the wrong questions during product evaluations and therefore don't get the answers they need." Think about it – multiple choice is far easier to pass than an essay-style exam, and do you really need that infrequently adopted ITIL-espoused capability? If you don't, why on earth are you asking for it?
"Be careful what you ask for because you just might get it."


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Hi guys. This is my first post and I want to say hi to everybody and thanks in advance. I'm a novice engine builder but am smart enough to do lots of homework and ask for help from more knowledgeable people than me. I'm looking for some advice on building a pump gas Hydraulic roller 327. I have researched a lot of the 60's era builds but they were all 11:1 compression motors with solid cams (30 30 cams). I'm looking to get about 425 HP and even more important as much torque and mid range power that I can get out of this mighty mouse on pump gas (9.5:1 compression). This will be a 80% street vehicle (and yes before anyone says it, I know that I could get more power out of a 350 or 383 but everybody have those and i want something different. I have built a 350 but have always been interested in the mighty mouse 327's ...plus a 327, would be more correct to the truck it's going in) Here's what I have. I have a 1966 Chevy short-wide PU. It has a 12 bolt with 3.73 gears with a 700R4. I'm going to have about a 2000-2500 stall. I have a 68 327 block with forged crank that unfortunately will have to go to .060 over to be cleaned up. The block is at the machine shop as we talk getting bored, aligned honed, decked to .010, and balanced. I thought about going with a 6" rod but have decided to stay with 5.7's. To get my compression ratio right (about 9.5:1), I'll be using forged flat top pistons (probably Speed Pro brand) with Moly rings, machine shop owner is going to recondition some forged i beam connecting rods (he builds a lot of circle track cars and some customers replace them after one use but he guarantees that they are good). I will be using ARP rod and main bolts. Machine shop owner recommended following cam XE294 HR from Comp cams. it's duration at .050 is 242 (intake) and 248 (exhaust) with 110 degree lobe separation and valve lift of .54 (intake) and .562 (exhaust). Is it too radical? I have always used hydraulic flat tappet cams but was told that a roller could take more duration. This will mainly be a street truck (no AC but possibly could have some day) so I don't want to accidentally put to much cam in it like a lot of people do. Does this cam look OK to you guys? As far as the heads, I'm looking at the Dart SHP, Aluminum, Assembled, 72cc Chamber, 200cc Intake Runner Cylinder Heads. They have 2.02 intake and 1.6 exhaust valves. (I don't know if I should go with a smaller intake runner size 185 cc or larger ones like the 200 cc or 215 cc. Can someone explain this too me? These heads are assembled but I will match springs to cam. I plan on using an Edelbrock Performer RPM Air Gap intake (1500 to 6500 rpm). I have two carburetors to choose from. I have a Holley 4150 750 Double Pumper or a 600 cfm Edelbrock. I'm thinking the Holley 750 might be best. Anyways, guys any and all advice would be appreciated. Thanks
1) keep in mind, what usually sinks the beginnner, is the desire to be different from everyone else. Everyone else does what works, b/c it works, and a 388cid (.06 over) will make the power you want, where you want it. Pulling it from fewer cubes means running a higher RPM (and radical gears, tho that 3.06 first gear and 3.73 rear will help with launch, but the RPM drop between gear shifts will hurt), and learning how to get it from a lower RPM requires...dyno experimenting. Its what even the guys who know what's going on, spend their money on.there is nothing wrong with following the herd, learning that, and moving up. but it still takes time and money...those who have gone before you, tend not to want to give up their hard learned lessons for free, ya know?2) that 1968 crank can be offset stroke to 340cid with pre 1968connecting rods, that would be oldschool if you change your mind on a stroker. it'd be different b/c no one's doing those anymore.3) longer connecting rods will help the piston dwell at TDC, which allows the combustion to build before the piston goes down. since you've decided not to, consider where combustion will occur--a large chamber head will allow most of the expansion to occur in the head's combustion chamber, pushing mostly on the head. doesn't sound like its the way to go, does it? better to have a small chamber head, and deep piston pockets--that's where the shorter connecting rod helps--so combustion mostly happens inside the piston dish, and pushes mostly on the piston instead.4)filling those chambers ,and emptying them out, is where you will get some power. focus on a tuned exhaust, and a tuned intake runner. that's how a 302 ford pulled a lightweight mustang to 1/4 mile times not seen since the 428 cobra jet.5)smaller intake runners will hurt the flow at high RPM, generally speaking. Higher RPMs make a small displacement engine churn out more power. unfortunately life is a series of decisions 3) high compression works with long duration cams, as they bleed off compression. But they are also hi RPM cams, and frankly, that was the 283/327's benefit, its ability to rev high.
Just because you can't do it...doesn't mean its impossible
OK, I've changed my build up some. Let me know what you guys think of this combination and please offer ant suggestions you might have. I am now going with a hydraulic flat tappet instead of roller (couldn't justify hp gain to cost). I chose the Comp Cams XE 274 (230 intake and 236 exhaust @.050). I'm going to put some Brodix IK 180 aluminum cylinder heads (70 cc and 180 intake runners)with some mild porting and polishing. I'm also going to use a gasket matched Brodix HP 1 intake manifold with a Holley DP 750 on top. I was told that I'm probably gonna need to put smaller jets in. I'm using Speed Pro forged Aluminum flat-tops (+5.4 cc) pistons and had my block decked to .010. If my figures are right using a .041 head gasket, this will give me about a 9:5:1 compression ratio. I'm hoping that this combination will get me about 425 hp and about 400 ft lbs of torque. The block and rotating assembly is at the machine shop getting balanced and final hone. It won't be long before I can start building this mighty mouse. I'm so excited I can't hardly stand it. I love hearing a motor come to life!!!
Help, I've got another question. Did 68 large journal blocks use small journal main bolts? Machinist told me that ARP 123 5001 were wrong and that I need ARP 134 5002 (which is for small journal). I know they changed blocks up in 68 and that they changed from small to large journals (well actually medium if u count 400 sbc) from 67 to 68. They also changed blocks again in 69 with 350 and last yr for 327. Are all 68 blocks this way or could this have been left over main bolts they put in my motor? I just thought it was strange. Has anyone heard of this?


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Hi Everyone,
My name is Matt Gibson. I'm a journalist working on an article about teaching agents in different countries around Asia.
In Taiwan (where I live) agents traditionally have had a bad reputation for being untrustworthy, greedy, dishonest, etc. However, it seems that this has been changing in recent years.
Since I have little experience with agents, I am looking for teachers' opinions about agents so that I can find out what the general attitude towards them is in different countries.
I'd like to know:
1) Do you feel that most agents are honest?
2) Do you feel that agents work in the best interest of teachers?
3) Do you feel that agents contribute to lower overall teaching wages by trying to convince teachers to accept less pay (so that they can make more money)?
Also, I'd really like to hear about anyone's personal experiences with agents, or anything else that anyone has to say on the topic. My article will be based mainly on the opinions of the teachers who respond to my post.
If you would like your opinion included in the article (although I can't guarantee it will be) please include the following information about yourself:
Name (just a first name is OK)
Home country
Country you teach in.
This is just so that I can attribute quotes to people, for example, Beth, a British English teacher living in Japan said, ....
If you would like to contact me privately about this, I can be reached at xpatmatt[@]gmail.com.
Thanks very much for reading!


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