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Law professor writes Supreme Court brief for copyright dispute
DETROIT (July 16, 2012) – Twenty-five law professors from universities across the country have signed on to an amicus brief written by Assistant Professor Aaron Perzanowski from Wayne State University Law School and filed with the U.S. Supreme Court in a copyright dispute coming before the court in October.
"This group of law professors came together to offer the court their expertise on the proper interpretation of the law in this case," Perzanowski said.
He, like the other 24 professors represented by the brief, is an expert on copyright and other issues of intellectual property. The case, Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons, will hinge on the Supreme Court's interpretation of five words in the Copyright Act.
The case involves Supap Kirtsaeng, a mathematics doctoral student in California accused of violating publisher John Wiley & Sons' copyrights when he imported and sold the firm's textbooks made outside the United States without the firm's permission.
Kirtsaeng had family members overseas buy and ship him foreign editions of scientific textbooks printed by Wiley Asia, and then resold them on eBay for a profit. The publisher sued for copyright infringement, and was subsequently awarded $600,000 in damages by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in a ruling of first impression, upheld the lower court in a 2-1 ruling last year. The appeals court ruled that the right of "first sale" in the Copyright Act, which gives the owner of a "lawfully made" copy the right to sell it, loan it or give it away without the copyright owner's authority, applies only to products made in the United States.
"Our brief argues for a geographically neutral interpretation of the first sale doctrine that does not turn on the country of manufacture," Perzanowksi said. "Instead, we suggest that well over a century of case law, endorsed on multiple occasions by Congress, suggests that the first sale doctrine turns solely on the transfer of title from the copyright holder or its licensee to a new owner.
"If the 2nd Circuit's ruling stands, it will give companies that make products that incorporate copyrighted works — not just books and movies, but electronics makers and even car manufacturers — very strong incentives to move manufacturing overseas. If those products are not made in the U.S., companies will be able to control their resale on the used market."
The issue revolves around an "ambiguous phrase" in the first sale doctrine of the Copyright Act, — "…lawfully made under this title."
Does that phrase mean that something such as a textbook that is "lawfully made" can only have been manufactured in the United States, or does it apply also to foreign-made copies?
"The lower courts have struggled with this issue because Congress, frankly, did a suboptimal job of drafting the language of the Copyright Act," Perzanowski said. "And copyright holders have very strong incentives to prevent imports so that they can maintain territorial price discrimination schemes. In recent years, courts have been increasingly willing to find in favor of copyright holders at the expense of consumers, unfortunately."
The law professors' 38-page brief, penned by Perzanowski and Professor Jason Schultz of the University of California Berkeley School of Law, argues that "Congress did not intend to break from traditional principles of law, discriminate against goods made abroad, and thereby produce no end of absurd and untenable results for ordinary consumers of imported goods (who may not even know or have any way of reasonably knowing where a copy was made or first sold)."
The brief further states: "If the court of appeals' interpretation were to stand, museums and galleries across the country would be forced to negotiate copyright licenses to display foreign-made works they have purchased."
Perzanowski and Schultz have teamed up before. The two "have been writing law review articles on related issues over the past couple of years," the Wayne Law professor said. "So we decided that we were in a good position to draft a brief that reflected the prevailing view of legal academics on this issue. This issue has been making its way through the courts over a number of years. In fact, the Supreme Court considered a nearly identical question last term in a case that was affirmed without an opinion after a 4-4 tie among the justices. Justice Kagan recused herself on that case."


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So, you like to use MS Excel's AutoFilter to take a look at your data?
Ever find yourself thinking that it would be nice to see the filtered data as a graphic?
Did you try it?
Yes, you can create a chart of the filtered data to truly "see" what the data has to show you.
But, did you know that the single chart you created can be used over and over again for analysis?
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Summit County Veterans Day roundup
November 10, 2012
Sunday is Veterans Day, and all over Summit County people are getting ready to honor the military personnel who provide such a great service to our nation. The students at Silverthorne Elementary stepped up early to put on lunch and an assembly for veterans Friday. Read on to find out about more ways veterans are being honored this weekend in Summit County.
Flag-raising ceremony
When: today at 8 a.m.
Where: Summit County Justice Center, 501 N. Park Ave., Breckenridge
When: today at 6 p.m.
Where: Summit County Elk's Lodge 2561, 1321 Blue River Pkwy.,
Contact: Mac at (970) 409-8310
In honor of the 237th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, the Summit County Justice Center will hold a flag-raising ceremony today at 8 a.m. The ceremony will include the Marine's prayer, national anthem, Marine Corps hymn, and a message from the commandant of the Marine Corps.
The tribute will continue at 6 p.m. with dinner and a cake ceremony at Summit County Elk's Lodge 2561. For those who may have missed it at the flag ceremony, the dinner will include the pledge of allegiance, the Marine Corps hymn, the Marine's Prayer and a message from the commandant of the Marine Corps. Veterans are encouraged to come and share any stories and experiences with attendees.
When: Today through Monday
Where: Keystone Resort
This weekend, Keystone Resort is showing its support of military veterans with special offers that include 33 percent off lodging, $59 lift tickets, 15 percent off ski school and spa products, as well as deals on resort activities and discounts at participating restaurants. All weekend, military servicemen and women will have the opportunity to purchase the 2012-2013 Military Liberty Season Pass, which grants active duty military personnel and their dependents unlimited, unrestricted skiing and riding at Keystone and Arapahoe Basin for only $209.
In additional celebration, free cupcakes will be handed out in River Run Village from 8:30 a.m. each morning at the base of the gondola. For those wishing to thank veterans for their service, Keystone Resort and AMil
lionThanks.org are providing 'Thank You' cards for guests to write short messages to be sent to military personnel around the world.
Savings for military servicemen and women at Keystone Resort will continue throughout the 2012/13 winter season with offers of 15 percent off all Keystone managed activities, ski school offerings, food and beverage and spa offerings, as well as 50 percent off of parking.
When: Sunday
Where: all Colorado State Parks
For those veterans hoping to take in a little nature and wildlife over the weekend, admission to all Colorado State Parks will be free for veterans on Sunday.
When: Sunday 9 -11 a.m.
Where: 310 Wellington Rd.,
The theme of Sunday's service will be thanking and honoring all the U.S. military service veterans.
When: Monday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Frisco Elementary School, 800 8th Ave., Frisco
Contact: Sarah Holisky at (303) 322-3111 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Frisco Elementary students will host a veterans appreciation event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Veterans are welcome into the classrooms to share their military experiences and views on patriotism. The veterans will be hosted for lunch, after which the entire school will gather in an assembly to honor those who have served in one of the nation's armed forces. If you are a veteran or know a veteran who would like to participate, please contact Sarah Holisky at (303) 322-3111 or email@example.com.
Who: Summit County Rotary Club
Contact: Liz Wickert, (970) 453-4778 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Summit County's Rotary Club is taking donations for care packages for deployed soldiers. Typically the packages are sent every two months and include toiletries and high quality nutritional food.
The cost of compiling the packages is $57 with an additional $13 for shipping overseas, bringing the value of the packages to $70.
With troops coming back to the United States from Afghanistan, the Rotary Club of Summit County is re-focusing their efforts to offer new services to them when they return.
"We're in a bit of limbo at the moment with a lot of soldiers returning," Wickert said. "We're having to modify our program by focusing on helping to rehabilitate when they get back here, physically and mentally."
The need for care packages will pick up with the holiday season nearing, as it does year after year.
"The holidays can be a challenging time for our soldiers away from home," Wickert said. "They need to know that everyone back home is thinking about them and the care packages are a great way to reach out whether you have a family member, friend or don't know anyone serving overseas."
The Rotary Club is currently looking for soldiers to send care packages to. The Rotary troop support program is seeking information from residents for recipients of packages.
The community can make monetary or package donations by sending them to the Rotary Club of Summit County Troop support program, P.O. Box 4401 Frisco, CO 80443.
Who: Tom Byledbal
Contact: (970) 668-5360 x13
Where: Frisco Workforce Center, 602 Galena St., Frisco
When: Every Tuesday, from 8 a.m. to noon
Appointments recommended
Tom Byledbal is the Veterans Services officer for the nearly 1,600 veterans currently living in Summit County. As the first point of contact for veterans with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, he works jointly for both the state and county, acting as an advocate for local veterans. A veteran himself, Byledbal helps other veterans with filing requests, such as for service-connected compensation, pension and health care benefits, and with the beginnings of the appeal process if anything is denied. All of these services are free.


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Throughout its history, Germany has struggled with issues dealing with immigration. Roland Koch, who has been dencouncing Muslim immigrants, claims "Germany is not a country of immigration" and has attacked "criminal young foreigners" as the source of crime and violence in his nation. Actually, about 15 million people or just under a fifth of the German population has an immigrant background. In 1945, the German Jewish population had virtually disappeared but today Germany is home to among the largest Jewish populations in the world. A "foreigner" essentially is anyone not of German heritage even though the person was born and raised in Germany.
Germany lags far behind Britain or France of the United States in the number of immigrants who hold police or civil service positions. "Multikulti" has become a dirty word which is used to describe "the other," the person who does not trace his or her origin hundreds of years back in German history. Germany has done a magnificent job of confronting the horror of the Holocaust, now it is time to confront the intolerance toward Muslims and to those who are of foreign background.


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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The Carolina volleyball squad has played in two tournaments so far this spring, and the Tar Heels' success so far is proof of the strong team they'll return to the court for the fall 2013 season.
Check out what UNC has been up to so far this spring below:
Duke Tournament Results (March 23)
- Won two sets vs. Liberty: 25-23, 25-22
- Split sets vs. Duke: 29-31, 25-23
- Won two sets vs. High Point: 25-18, 25-19
- Lost two sets vs. Wake Forest 18-25, 21-25
Coach Sagula's Thoughts: "Overall this was the first time the team competed this spring, and we played eight different lineups through the day. Our goal was to provide an equal opportunity for most of the players to gain game experience and learn to compete. Our freshman setter, Jordyn Schnabl, was able to run the offense most of the day in a 5-1 system and was helped at times by senior Kaitlyn Anderson as we would play a 6-2 as well.
We have four different liberos playing in addition to our returning starter Ece Taner. In addition to veteran players senior Kayla Berringer, Anderson, and Taner, all of our freshmen were able to play and some for the first time in a Carolina uniform. Two red-shirt players Hayley McCorkle and Taylor Treacy got their first game action as the Tar Heels and showed some great poise and athleticism on the court."
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Coach Sagula's Thoughts: "This past weekend the team traveled to Philadelphia to play Penn State and the University of Pennsylvania. It was a training and competition day for all three teams and an opportunity to scrimmage and try many different lineups against two very successful programs.
It was challenging because the level of play was high, and it was very consistent from the beginning of the day through the final 6 v 6 games played.
The team competed well overall. Ece Taner stood out in particular with her great passing and defensive play, Jordyn Schnabl is making good progress as the team's setter, while Kaitlyn Anderson did a great job filling in as an additional setter through the day. Chaniel Nelson had a very good day and is stepping up to be the team's go-to player.
The team's defense is making significant improvements both at the net with more consistent blocking, as well as their floor defense. And the passing game is showing some progress as well and will be the real test for the Heels making an impact this spring.
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UNC heads to Virginia Beach on April 6 to participate in the Endless Summer Collegiate Tournament, which will be held at the Tidewater Volleyball Center: 2644 Dean Drive, Virginia Beach, Va.
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|Sounds like the timing belt idler pulley. But you won't know till you change it.
Rockauto sells the timing belt kit all in one. Pullies, belt, tensioner.
I would use a stethoscope first to localize the issue. They can be had for cheap at most auto parts stores and harbor freight.
Yep....make sure water pump is not weeping it has a hole where it leaks when the bearing goes out. Ohh and check your hoses my power steering line rubbed a place in mine.
I just got all my parts in yesterday from Steve to do my 2nd one....My first one was at 86,000, just turned up 146,000 & this time i got those new grommets for the valve cover they are nearly $5 a piece.
I will also add probably 15,000 after my last tensioner was done it started a squealing on cold mornings....and would come and go...got a new one from NAPA & a Dayco belt .
Tensioner had a wobble in the pulley.
Timing belt questions....
OK, first off I had the original t-belt changed around 85K miles, I currently have 136K. I don't remember having the pulleys changed out or not, but nearly 50K miles is hard on my memory. Fast forward to now, I have a terrible chirping sound coming from the engine area. It starts when I turn the car on, and is significantly more noticeable when the car is at a lower operating temperature. The sound seems to be coming from the left side of the motor, in the general area of the timing and serp assembly. The sound is definitely rpm dependent, and not wheel rotation dependent. The sound is present while driving the car and continues to be audible until the car has been running at proper operating temp for about 5 minutes, then subsides slightly. I do know for a fact that this sound is NOT a wheel bearing or wheel hub going bad. As I noted, the chirping starts when I turn the car on in my driveway, gear in neutral, e-brake engaged, not rolling or moving in any way. When I increase the rpm's the chirping gets faster. I am thinking that one of my pulley's is going bad, I don't know which one. Since the t-belt has proven to be problematic for some, and prone to premature failure, I will be replacing the t-belt assembly if the cause of this chirping is determined to be a bad pulley.
Now, my biggest question is this, I changed the water pump with an OEM unit when I did the t-belt @ 85k. The gasket on the pump was real bad and leaking fluid bad, so it got changed. Since I did it @ 85k, do I HAVE to change it again? My funds on this are extremely limited, and will be doing the install myself to save money, so any cost savings will go a long way.
Also, what parts exactly should I be ordering to do the t-belt & serp-belt? Timing belt, timing idler, timing tensioner, serpentine belt, serp idler, serp tensioner, and valve cover gasket?
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In my opinion, I think it should be function over fashion. If it's the size you're looking for and in the caliber you prefer, what does it matter how it looks? If you would be embarrased to have others see it, just keep it in your pocket.
OK, the pile on can now begin.
In my opinion, I think it should be function over fashion. If it's the size you're looking for and in the caliber you prefer, what does it matter how it looks? If you would be embarrased to have others see it, just keep it in your pocket.
I love em too got 2 ruger revolvers and a 9mm and love them all. Ruger makes great guns
OK, the LCR is rather ugly.
So are most fashion models, when you get their clothes and makeup off.
The solution is a simple one: Do as fashion designers do.
Dress your LCR in a daytime outfit by Chanel, or Prada.
In the evening, change to something daring by Alexander McQueen.
And there you are: No more ugly gun.
Simple, wasn't it?
The Six Series looks good. The GP100 and SP101 series look good. The Redhawks and Blackhawks look good. I just don't like the LCR. The LCP looks nice, why can't the LCR be more pleasing to the eye?
I don't like the looks of the Glock that sits on my hip but in my estimation it is the best hammer for the job so I look past that and enjoy it's inner beauty.
Your right it is ugly. But it works very well is not a bad price and I don't care if it gets a lot of wear.
You, My Friend, speak my language! Ugly firearms cannot be tolerated.
I just read all the replies... You people are crazy. There are enough good looking AND functioning guns that there is no need to settle for ugly. No need. No. No.
Oh, Ted, I do like your style!
But I've said that before.
WoW! Funny how may put so much emphasis on looks, style and fashion for a gun. Sounds like a bunch of high-maintence women shopping. Think what purpose this model was designed for - concealed carry for defense. It's not intended to be seen not does the bad guy really care.
Remember, that prom queen might be looking for a sasquatch too. Makes everyone lucky.
I don't like revolvers at all, because they're unattractive.
For all you guys that say you only want to carry visually apealing guns, what if you were in a situation where you needed to crush a bad guys skull with a rock would you all die because you wasted time looking for a pretty rock?
Actually, I want the bad guy to take a look at my ugly gun and be stunned by it's total ugliness.
I want his last thought to be, "Crap I got killed by and ugly gun so what does that say about me"?
Difference: I have time to LOOK for a pretty gun.
No comparison.


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On Oct. 19, families can attend classes with their student to get an insider's look at a typical day at UST. Students should seek permission from professors to ensure space. Also, the Doherty Library will have a book sale throughout the weekend starting Friday.
The big attraction is St. Augustine's Birthday Celebration and Carnival on Oct. 20. Hosted by the Office of Residence Life, St. Augustine's birthday will have face painting, carnival games, food, prizes and more. Also, the Rev. Mike Buentello, CSB, director of Campus Ministry and Campus Chaplain, will smoke a pig on the Campus Life Mall for lunch.
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One word on the use of FAL magazines.....the FAL receiver acts as feed lips of a sort, and the FAL magazine was designed around that.
You might be better off maybe trying G3 or M14 magazines.
I know that Armalite looked hard at the FAL magazine when they brought out their AR10 years ago, but decided on the M14 style magazine because of issues.
Bushmaster tried a .308 AR rifle that used FLA magazines and they also had issues......
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On a cold, rainy Saturday morning, 51 students of my senior class braved the weather, gave up their Thunder over Louisville weekend and lost some sleep to catch a bus to help residents of Henryville, Ind., on the National Day of Service.
As a student on the trip, I witnessed events which affirm what I always have believed — North Hardin is a school of pride and one that truly cares about its tradition of excellence.
As seniors, we really wanted to go on this trip and help those in need, but a lack of district money was going to hinder our dream as we couldn't afford gas for buses. Searching for a solution, two of our students immediately took to a local television station and social media sites asking for support and donations from the community.
The next day we witnessed a rally of people lined up in our school from all around our community to show their support by donating money and other items so we could make a difference. I saw a community come together to support a cause and a school, proving we truly live in a great place with great people.
As we boarded the bus and left for Henryville, armed with donations collected by our AVID III students for weeks prior to the event, we all felt excited to be making a difference in the lives of people who truly needed us. As we entered the affected areas, we witnessed the path of destruction the twister left: debris all over the place, students with no place to go to school and people who had no place to live. The eyes of our students filled with sadness at the devastation they saw before them.
But, that day I also witnessed something else. We witnessed a community becoming closer, a community with the chance to rebuild and start over, a community brought together by a natural disaster and a town with a spirit that could not be broken.
After we dropped off the donations, we went to work on the clean up. It was there we witnessed the appreciation in the eyes of the community as we helped a farmer pick up debris out of his field so he could plant his crops in the spring and feed his family. Tears came to my eyes as we heard a woman's story while cleaning up her back yard so her children could go outside to play and not fear being cut by glass or other debris left by their barn, completely destroyed by the tornado.
After we completed the work we boarded buses and headed home. It was then we witnessed the smiling faces of the community as we left, and for that I must thank Angela Cannon and Taylor Domschke for their hard work planning the event and getting us up there. Without you, all this never would have been a reality. I know it caused quite a few headaches, but I hope the money we raised, the donations we sent and all the help we gave made it worthwhile in the end.
I witnessed the pride in the senior class as we crossed the bridge back into Kentucky with mud all over us and water in our shoes, but still, we all were smiling. We had made a difference in the lives of the people there and it was a moment we are sure to never forget.
The trip brought forth two conclusions: one, North Hardin High School truly is an amazing place to send your children with a faculty and students who care about others; and two, this senior class is one of which I am proud to be a part.
Henryville taught us responsibility and helped us take a step into the real world. Seeing all the support and participation filled me with pride and I was glad to be called a Trojan and a member of the North Hardin student body.
Nate Yates is a senior at North Hardin High School.
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National Hunting and Fishing Day
Why is there a National Hunting and Fishing Day?
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Each day, millions of Americans work to conserve and improve our natural resources - they are America's hunters and anglers. The U.S. Congress and President Nixon established National Hunting and Fishing Day in 1972 to recognize these generations of hunters and anglers for the time and money, more than a billion dollars each year, they donate to wildlife conservation programs. Click here for more on the history of this event.
Conserving the states natural and wildlife resources is one of the most important responsibilities for this and future generations and the conservation programs supported and financed by Georgia hunters and anglers have benefited hundreds of wildlife species, including deer, wild turkeys, bald eagles and songbirds for all Georgians to enjoy.
Click here for a NHF Day slide presentation!
September 23, 2017 marks the anniversary of National Hunting and Fishing Day and plans are underway for both a nationwide and statewide celebration. One of the best ways all of us can create a better public understanding of hunting and fishing is to create a better public awareness of the important role that outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen have played in conservation and improving our natural resources. Together with hunting and fishing license fees, federal aid programs have funded game animals and sport fish conservation, habitat acquisition and outdoor recreation opportunities both in Georgia and throughout the country. NHF Day events provide opportunities for outdoor-oriented people and urbanites alike to learn more about outdoor skills and activities.
So, in celebration of this special day be sure to take someone (especially young people) outside and introduce them to a whole new world of enjoyment at one of the many scheduled events set to happen, whether that be through hunting, hiking, birdwatching, fishing or another outdoor activity.
Event listings will be available in August 2017. They are listed by Georgia region (see right of page) or by clicking on an event schedule.
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Overnight power outage set on Bend's south end
Major power line being relocated
BEND, Ore. - About 4,900 Pacific Power customers in southern Bend will experience an outage between 11 p.m. Wednesday and 5 a.m. Thursday while overhead wires are moved to make way for a joint state and city road project involving Highway 97, Third Street and Murphy Road.
Pacific Power customers who will be affected have been individually notified by the company.
The outage will affect an area along both sides of Highway 97 from Pinebrook Boulevard in the north to Deschutes Woods in the south, about 5 miles.
In addition to residences and businesses in the area, all traffic signals will be out and should be treated as four-way stops, under Oregon law. Pacific Power is working with Bend officials to install a generator at the key intersection where Highway 97 and the Bend Parkway connect so that junction will have a signal.
"Pacific Power appreciates the understanding of our customers for the inconvenience necessary to allow the state and city project to proceed," said Angela Price, Pacific Power regional community manager.
"The road work has been ongoing, and at this point Pacific Power needs to shut off power temporarily to safely move these overhead lines. We have timed the outage to minimize inconvenience to our customers, while still making way for the road improvements to continue."
Customers may want to use a battery-operated clock or a cell phone alarm and charge mobile devices in advance.
Customers with questions about the planned outage can call Pacific Power toll free at 1-888-221-7070. Any outages during that time outside the affected area should continue to be reported to Pacific Power at 1-877-508-5088.
Meanwhile, Water pressure to Avion Water's service area south of Reed Market Road will be reduced until power is restored. In the Tuscarora area, water service will be off until power is restored.
It is advisable to turn off hot water heaters during the power outage, officials said.
If questions arise, please call Avion during regular business hours. Phone 541 382 5342.


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Hi all,
I'm getting tattooed by Californian Alexis Vaatete this weekend at the London Tattoo Convention. I'm getting this photo of Boba on my entire calf:
He is a very impressive tattoo artist, here's a link to his page: Art by Alexis Vaatete - Lake Forest, CA - Artist | Facebook
I'll post photos on Sunday evening
UPDATE: Photo of the tatt! So happy!


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University of Delaware Volleyball Opens Colonial Athletic Association Play Friday at Towson
TOWSON, Md. -- After beginning the 2013 season with 14 non-conference matches, the University of Delaware volleyball team opens the second half of its schedule on Friday as the Blue Hens kick off Colonial Athletic Association play at Towson.
Delaware, which is 8-6 on the season, will face the Tigers at Towson's brand new SECU Arena Friday at 7 p.m. as both teams commence their conference slate. Towson is just 5-12 on the year, but is looking to defend its 2012 CAA regular season title.
The Blue Hens, who advanced to the conference championship match a year ago, are coming off an impressive performance at the Clemson Classic in which Delaware posted victories over Troy and the host Tigers. UD's win over Clemson was the program's first over an Atlantic Coast Conference opponent since a 2009 victory over North Carolina.
Delaware is led by sophomore Katie Hillman, who leads the team and ranks fourth in the league with 3.39 kills per set. Senior Katie Hank is ninth in the conference with 2.82 kills per set, while redshirt sophomore Chandler Bryant's .252 hitting percentage is 10th highest in the CAA.
Sophomore Mackenzie Olsen leads the league with 9.62 assists per set, while classmate Ariel Shonk is second in the conference and 15th in Division I by averaging 5.30 digs per set.
Towson, which has won its only previous home match this season, is looking to snap a four-match losing streak from last weekend at the Missou Classic. Junior Saitaua Iosia leads the Tigers with 186 kills and has added 141 digs, while fellow junior Victoria Williams has posted 152 kills and 38 blocks.
Delaware holds a 37-35 lead in the all-time series between the two long-time rivals, although Towson has won four straight after sweeping the Blue Hens in each of the last two years. This season marks the fourth straight year that Delaware will kick off CAA play against the Tigers.
Following Friday's match, the Blue Hens will take a week off before returning home to host Northeastern and Hofstra next Friday and Saturday in a pair of 7 p.m. matches at the Bob Carpenter Center.


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As a child growing up in Summit, age 4 or 5, I remember walking a short distance with my mother to visit my Aunt Belle on Christmas Eve night and a miracle happened. When we returned home, Santa had been there with toys, fruit, orange slice candy and a big peppermint stick.
Moving on up a few years to age 12 or 13, I still believed. I recognized my brother Darold's writing on my Christmas presents but I didn't let anyone know. I figured Santa and Mrs. Claus needed a helper. I was very happy with the basketball game, which was a ping-pong ball you flipped a flipper with your finger and hoped it would hit the goal.
As I became an adult, I thought, my high school years, I became the shopper for my mother and daddy since their health wasn't good. They wanted me to be sure their grandson, Robie, had presents for Christmas.
When Ronnie and I married, he told me his family never made a very big deal about Christmas presents, so I had some work to do about that. He soon decided it was a big deal.
After our children Rhonda and Blake came along, I loved helping Santa prepare for their Christmas. Santa jumped right in there with lots of suggestions. One year the Schwinn banana-seat bikes were a big hit. The children always got new pajamas on Christmas Eve to make the pictures look good the next morning.
One special memory is when Blake and I went out to a tree farm, cut a very tall tree that would reach up to our open balcony. It was so big we had to wrap it in a sheet to squeeze it into the front door. I think Rhonda put the topper on from the balcony. When we took the tree down, Ronnie took the chain saw to cut its branches and it was a very funny sight. He wasn't too pleased with us.
Later came the grandchildren, Rachel, Molly and Braden. We went to each of their homes on Christmas morning to see what Santa brought. I encouraged Ronnie to make them something each Christmas, sign it on the bottom and add the date so they would have something to remember him by.
I am so glad he did. We lost him Dec. 5, 2010. The grandchildren now have their doll beds, crayon trucks, chairs, wagons and many other pieces he made.
These wooden treasures began as handmade presents but soon became family traditions and now serve as memorials to a grandfather's devotion and love. Those gifts continue to give.
We are carrying on our traditions as Ronnie told us to do. We will have Christmas Eve at our house with my family and my brother Darold's family. Our children and grandchildren will come back on Christmas night for leftovers and a family gift exchange.
Christmas is a wonderful family time of the year. Cherish every moment.
Barbara Richardson Proffitt of Vine Grove is involved in several community organizations and works as community relations coordinator at Hardin Memorial Hospital.
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I bought an M&P Pro Series with the 4.25" barrel in July 2011. I shoot it every two weeks and it is very accurate. If yours has that infamous M&P gritty trigger pre-travel, I highly recommend installing the Apex Tactical USB (Ultimate Safety Block). This little gem will completely remove all of the sandy, gritty feel and will give you a nice smooth trigger.
I have this item in all three of my M&P's.


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Behold, as Jai Gal'aar begins to rise from the Star Wars past, we see that his chest armor, spiked shoulder pauldrons, thigh armor and upper and lower back plates are seen for the first time...and maybe he was an OU fan.
As we look closer at the chest armor, we see that the emblem of the Tal'din Kad Ijaa Aran "Blood Saber Honor Guard" is displayed proudly.
And finally, the lower back plate showing the Bantha Skull of the old ways of the Mandalorians being destroyed by the new ways of the Neo-Crusaders. We will purify the clans of their avarice and greed.


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Recently I started my project to build DC-15A rifle.
The assumptions of the project:
- rifle easily fold for transport on a minimum of 3 parts
- moving trigger gives the possibility of installing electronic system of sound and flashing LEDs in barrel
- disconnected from the bay slot magazine (magnets)
Almost all parts are made of 2mm polystyrene (for a perfectly smooth surface, the beveled edges are combined), rifle butt made of wood, aluminum viewfinder.
I have this idea that because of the length and tension structures, the main body and the barrel is made of aluminum tubes. Such a structure makes it possible to mount the center and front also upside down. In my opinion, the DC-15A should look like that (viewfinder at the top, folding bipod under the barrel). Of course it is option :).
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Woohoo! My husband just got permission for us to hunt some private property this weekend. Problem is we need to figure out how to hide in a field with 4" of winter wheat and no other cover. There's a pond in the middle of the field that was holding according to my husband "two geese, a bunch of mallards, some bigger divers, and small divers". He was about to go take a closer look.
Now, if I can just hit something this weekend we'll be all set.


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ffff, reading comments in this thread makes me sad. I'm unemployed and can't afford to buy premium or any DLC.. I do have B2K, though. But I want CQ and Armored Kill NOW! >_<
ffff, reading comments in this thread makes me sad. I'm unemployed and can't afford to buy premium or any DLC.. I do have B2K, though. But I want CQ and Armored Kill NOW! >_<
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Anyone feels that Gunship shells need more splash damage ? I recall when I was playing COD it was doing niche splash damage and you don't have to be so accurate to kill people.
Gunship has its pros and cons but it's totally wrecking havoc at defending teams in rush mode, you can blind folded win as assault team with Gunship. Defending team needs at least 3-4 dedicated engineers with stingers because the spawn duration is like 1-2 min after you destroy the previous one...this is very fast spawn time for something like this that completely annihilate defenders.
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Vehicles in BF3 have never been fun for me. I think that's why I've always enjoyed BC2 more, there were only a few vehicles but they were pretty powerful and very important.
This dlc for me is the worst, and I also didn't like CQ (wayyyy too CoD), I just find it incredibly boring. There's virtually no place for infantry and there aren't even that many vehicles on some of the maps. Trying to soflam or stinger (lol) a jet is a lesson in futility. You're just lunch for the sky gods. I've never truly felt in all my time playing BF3 that there's any synergy between ground air and infantry.
When I look at it, it should be fun. I'm not super hard to please, but for whatever reason I have had overwhelmingly more negative experiences in BF3 than positive ones
Battlefield has always been a vehicular based game, the Bad Company spin-off was the exception, not the rule.Vehicles in BF3 have never been fun for me. I think that's why I've always enjoyed BC2 more, there were only a few vehicles but they were pretty powerful and very important.
Having a problem with the updater. I just bought the Premium Edition today, BF3 Limited Edition Installed fine, but whenever I get to 100% update completion and it goes into the 'Finalizing Update' stage, I get this error:
"Game Update Error
There was a problem whilst updating your game. One or more files that requires an update may be in use. If the issue persists please restart your computer and resume the update."
So far, I've restarted my PC, did nothing, tried to use the Repair feature, did nothing. Google'd around a bit, I'm not finding anything relevant to this particular error. Anyone have a clue what to do?
I play BF3 only a few times a week for maybe 2 hours each time I play. Think getting premium, but is it worth the $50? Not sure if it matters but I play on PC
If you dont have any of the dlc's you save money on going premium. i did because i want all the dlc's and i play about the same amount as you. Some times more. Some times less.
If you allready have like 2 or 3 dlc's ignore premium and just buy the dlc seperately
So, I have a problem. Namely, this game is a First-Person Shooter, and I'm the guy who brings a knife to a gun fight.
I really, really, really, really, REALLY like doing knife takedowns in this game. Maybe it's the dog tags, or the look of surprise and panic followed by a garbled choking wheeze, or the thrill of the hunt, or just an unhealthy obsession with rear entry. My personal best was something like 90+ knife kills on 64-player Noshahr TDM during a 1000 ticket match.
Anybody know of video tutorials or hints/tricks for knife takedowns? I want to hone my art even further.
While pretending to be an assassin in MW2 I always used that perk for running faster, which exists in BF3 too. But that seems too obvious, and you're probably using it already. Playing as recon and spotting lots of enemies before going on a spree could be a nice idea.
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Anyone still playing Battlefield 3? I've read from a report (http://www.gamearena.com.au/news/read.php/5117372) that DICE launched the fourth downloadable content dubbed as "Aftermath" for PS3 gamers with Premium membership almost a week ago. PC and Xbox 360 gamers are expected to receive this DLC this week, although the exact date hasn't been revealed yet.
Anybody who have already played it here?
I'm on PC so I don't get it till tomorrow :{
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This will most-likely get closed because there is a megathread here: http://www.mmo-champion.com/threads/...ield-3/page179 It hasn't been used in quite a while though.Xbox 360 and PC premium members will gain access next Tuesday (the 4th) and everyone else can grab it on December 11th on PS3 and December 18th on 360 and PC.
Been playing it for a bit on PS3 and loved it so far. the new game mode is especially fun to me rofl.
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Haven't played Aftermath, but I did login for the first time in months just a week ago to play some, and I still love this game. I just don't have anyone to play with anymore as my sole platoon member moved from Sweden to New Zealand.. that ping >.<
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With single changes in the house, it lightens up the space refreshingly. Hundreds of prize worthy living rooms have graced the pages of interior decoration magazines. Wouldn't you wish your drawing room or living room as it sometimes called should get that star rated impression? How, the answer is simple and affordable. Of course, we all know that interior works are how costly but, like what that saying goes " Great things comes in small packages" it means making creative changes here and there for a significant difference. A cramped house or apartments gets a stylish makeover with just doing a flooring thing. Can you believe this, yes it is true.
For instance, how about changing your living room interior flooring? The little bit of modifications in your living room can make a hell lot of difference. However; today there are lot more options available when it comes to living room interior flooring. With wide range of patterns, designs and the material in which they have moulded have quite made an impact in an interior world. So, what is the wait for? Let's get started to see what those flooring options are.
The kind of flooring for one living room completely differs from another. In fact, right kind of flooring depends upon various factors. The foremost factor is the size of the living room. Another significant factor is the family members. You live by yourself or have family, kids and pets. Picking the right kind of flooring for your living room can be daunting tasks but, with various options to consider it is certain to get the type of décor you want.
Carpeted flooring: If your living room is small then, having carpeted flooring might hamper the space of the living room. However; it is the most popular choice for many homeowners. It is cost-effective, easy to install and comes with great durability. The plus point to get the carpeted flooring it is sound proof and, holds the firm texture under feet. There are wide ranges of shades available to match with the theme of your living room.
Laminated flooring: Wood/laminated flooring gives amazing look not because they add appealing touch but they add values to your home. Secondly they demand less maintenance, can be easily cleaned if there is some food or liquid spillage. Especially when you have kids and pets in your family it is recommended to install. There are several choices available.
Tile flooring: Laying tile flooring is relatively easy and does not require a lot of costly treatments. Depending upon which you are choosing for the interiors of your living room. With good range of tiling variations, colours and patterns you can easily pick suiting your living room requirements.


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Two-Week Ban Will Allow Late Shorebirds to Feed and Allow for Data
Review of Horseshoe Crab Population
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner
Bradley M. Campbell today announced an emergency moratorium on the hand
harvesting of horseshoe crabs in New Jersey to allow late arriving
shorebirds time to feed on horseshoe crab eggs.
"The stunning decline in red knot numbers combined with the late
arrival of these shorebirds this year makes clear that temporary
emergency action is needed to protect these threatened natural
resources," Commissioner Campbell said. "New Jersey will do everything
in our authority to halt the decline of the red knot while protecting
the horseshoe crab population and fishery."
The emergency two-week moratorium takes effect immediately and
temporarily halts New Jersey's horseshoe crab harvest season, which
officially began yesterday. The season will reopen on June 23 and run
through the normal closing date of August 15. Fishermen will still be
permitted to catch up to the maximum 150,000-crab quota.
Surveys of the Delaware Bay noted the arrival this week of more than
3,000 red knots - critically threatened shorebirds that depend on
horseshoe crab eggs to sustain their flights to the Arctic. These birds
arrived much later in the season than usual. The temporary ban on
horseshoe crab harvesting will allow the birds unencumbered access to
feed and to proceed on their annual migration. The ban will also provide
New Jersey time to obtain and to review all available data on the status
of the Delaware Bay horseshoe crab population.
Delaware Bay's beaches are the principal egg-laying grounds for the
world's largest concentration of horseshoe crabs, and they attract the
Western Hemisphere's second largest spring concentration of migrating
shorebirds. Scientists this year have noted the lowest concentration of
horseshoe crab eggs ever on the beaches - approximately 1,500 eggs per
square meter down from approximately 4,000 eggs per square meter just
five years ago. The red knot population in Delaware Bay has declined
from 95,000 in 1989 to around 15,000 in recent years.
New Jersey is calling for the emergency federal endangered species
listing of the red knot. New Jersey will also work with Delaware to
coordinate baywide efforts to protect the populations of red knots and
horseshoe crabs. The state is also examining the possibility of
providing some financial assistance to fishermen if harvests continue to
be limited in the future.
The emergency rulemaking was filed today after Acting Governor Richard
J. Codey certified the DEP's Statement of Imminent Peril.


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Godwin Amekuedi is at the forefront in many concrete technology initiatives.
Born in Ghana, West Africa, Godwin Amekuedi recalls what people would say about America. "When I was growing up, people considered the United States three miles to heaven," he says.
He wanted to be a doctor, but there was one drawback: He couldn't stand dissecting animals and the blood. So here turned to engineering. After all, when he was a child, Amekuedi had a knack for "putting things together and assembling stuff."
He won a scholarship to Cleveland State University, where he received bachelor's and master's degrees in civil engineering. His first job out of college was at Master Builders (the admixture supplier is now BASF) in Cleveland.
"At that time, Master Builders was nearing completion in the development of Delvo Stabilizer, which was ahead of its time," Amekuedi recalls. "Companies jumped on that technology because it had sustainable benefits. They were using it to recycle returned plastic concrete and also stabilize wash water from the interior of mixer drums, a zero-waste concept." He became the Delvo product manager and introduced it throughout the U.S., Canada, and overseas.
Today, he credits Master Builders' strong emphasis on training people like him who were new to concrete technology. "Today, this industry is populated with MBAs, or Master Builder Alumni," he says. "They are in all different facets of the industry."
In 1998, Amekuedi joined Unicon Concrete, which was acquired by Ready Mixed Concrete Co. in 2002. He was director of quality assurance for both producers. In 2006, Argos USA, a subsidiary of the Colombian manufacturer, Cementos Argos S.A., bought Ready Mixed Concrete Co. Today, Amekuedi, as Argos' quality assurance director, is responsible for developing and administering the quality assurance program for more than 130 Argos-owned ready-mix and cement business units in the U.S.
Amekuedi, 52, serves on many association and advisory committees and is chairman of the NRMCA Research Engineering and Standards (RES) Committee. RES spearheads NRMCA's Prescription to Performance (P2P) initiative. He also is a strong advocate of concrete becoming a sustainable building material of choice. For his contribution to P2P research, association work, tireless commitment, and research initiatives including self-consolidating concrete, pervious concrete, and lightweight concrete, TCP has selected Godwin Amekuedi as a 2010 Influencer.
P2P success stories
The shift from prescriptive- to performance-based specifications "has success stories," Amekuedi says. Through ACI 121, Quality Management for Concrete Construction, and the NRMCA P2P initiatives on which he serves, concrete producers have a guide to follow in structuring their quality programs to meet requirements for bidding on performance specifications. This year, 11 companies, including Argos USA, met the program's requirements to be recognized. "It's a slow process, but once producers, architects, researchers, and contractors are on the same wavelength, P2P will take off," he says.
Amekuedi says most architects and structural engineers do not understand concrete technology. Producers must educate others about concrete's capabilities. They should partner with construction team stakeholders to share new technology so the entire construction team can better understand the material science and capabilities of concrete.
"Then, outsiders can be assured that concrete producers do not just mix cement, sand, stone, water, and admixtures, and come up with some product," he says. "These products are manufactured in very controlled processes using state-of-the-art equipment. We follow ASTM standards and ACI guidelines."
On sustainability, Amekuedi says, "we need to move quickly and smartly to get where we need to be. The social, economic, and environmental benefits of concrete should be transparent." Recycled asphalt and steel are components in its production, but concrete has a long way to go. "I hope in the next five or 10 years, most producers will be sustainable and be able to compete with asphalt and steel."


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Chlorine can damage swimsuits and make colors fade fast and fabrics wear quicker. Avoid chlorine damage and keep your swimsuit in top shape for water aerobics with these tips.
Whether lounging in the pool, enjoying water aerobics or swimming laps, chlorine damage to swimsuits can degrade the fabric of your swimwear. Chlorine is a necessity to kill pathogens in or to make swimming pools a safe and enjoyable place to swim. However, fabric degradation from chlorine can make the swimsuits fade and become less elastic, making that perfect swimsuit look tattered and old before you have gotten the most out of the swimsuit. Chlorine resistant swimwear is the most ideal solution for keeping your swimsuit looking new.
To avoid chlorine swimsuit damage, the first step is to make sure to shower after swimming. Not only will a post-shower swim rinse chlorine and other chemicals off the outside of your swimsuit, it will also do the same for skin and hair. After showering, the swimsuit should be rinsed with cold water to remove some of the remaining chlorine contaminants that could cause damage later on. The swimsuit should finally be properly washed with cold water and detergent as the last step to remove any remaining chemicals lingering on the swimsuit.
All these tips for swimsuit care should help resist the fading and wearing effects of chlorine, but purchasing a high-quality swimsuit made of chlorine resistant fabric is one of the most important first steps you can do to avoid chlorine swimsuit damage. Chlorine-resistant fabrics are treated specifically to combat the harmful effects of chlorine on your new swimsuit so that you do not have to discard that perfect suit halfway through the water aerobics course or after the big summer vacation.
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Download Don't be a target! With the onset of BYOD and IT consumerization, threats to your network security and sensitive corporate information are very real. But there are simple steps you can start implementing today to safeguard your IT environment against these increasing security threats by cybercriminals. Read this checklist to increase your security and update your processes for better protection.


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Handcuffed escapee caught in Parma
(Parma) - Police conducted a large search operation for a man who escaped while being arrested.
Mario Wiley of Cleveland was at the Bureau of Motor vehicles on Snow Road when workers ran his name.
Parma Police Sgt. Kevin Reilly says employees noticed the 24 year old Clevelander had an active warrant out for his arrest and they told an off-duty officer who was working security.
The officer arrested Wiley, slapped on the cuffs and started leading him outside to the cruiser. That's when he ran into the woods near Snow Road and Chevy Boulevard.
An extensive search was launched with a Cleveland Police helicopter assisting.
Reilly tells Newsradio WTAM 1100, a witness spotted Wiley running near Kaiser Hospital and called police. Officers responded and arrested him without incident.
Wiley was taken to the Parma City Jail and charged with escape and resisting arrest.
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Keown competed in nine of the Lions 10 events…Competed mainly in 50, 100, and 200-yard events…Set school-record in 50 Free (:21.21) at the Sunshine State Conference Championships (02/17/11)...Posted team top-time in the 100-yard (:47.02) Freestyle at SSC Championships…Clocked in with team-best time in the 100-yard Butterfly (:52:03)…Secured second-fastest time in the 100-yard Back (:55.28).
At Roman Catholic HS Gabriel was awarded 1st Team All-State in the PIAA State Championships…Was awarded team MVP his junior and senior year…He broke school records for the 100 freestyle, 50 freestyle, 200 freestyle, 100 butterfly, as well as the 500 freestyle…He was selected 1st Team All-Catholic in the 100 and 50 freestyle…He was also awarded the Military Athletic award.
Born July 16 in Philadelphia, Pa…Criminal Justice major…Hobbies include spending time with friends…His career goal is to one day join the military then to eventually be a U.S. Marshall or a member of the DEA…Believes his dedication and his never give up mentality are his best assets to the team…Names the Philadelphia Phillies and the Philadelphia Flyers as his favorite teams…Chose Saint Leo because it was a good fit for him and the atmosphere…Son of Gabriel and Kristine Keown…Has two siblings, Kurran and Kellina. Gabriel's mother Kristine was a swimmer and gymnast at West Chester University.


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singer 241 info.
Has anyone out there had any experiance with one of these machines?I have found some info on them, but not sure if it does have a walking foot!There is one for sale locally with table and fairly new motor.Just looking for any advise. Is $375.00 a decent price? I would think so, but not sure if I would use it enough.
singer 241 info.
She does not think that machine would have a walking foot,but when it comes to sewing machines that any thing is possible.She says that they have a Singer machine in the shop that has a walking foot on it but can't remember what model it is and that they only only use it for sewing light nylon strap because that it will not sew heavy material.
You need to get more info on the machine, like if it is a industrial machine, double needle e.t.c. .
Also what are you wanting to sew as this will determine the type machine that you need.
Lost your job yet?
Keep buying foreign.
The Singer 241 is a high speed, single needle, lock stitch, (as opposed to a chain stitch) lighter duty industrial machine. It is not have compound feed, a walking foot, or reverse. It will handle light upholstery work. Here is the instruction manual for the machine. CLICK HERE There are 3 models, 241-11, 241-12, and 241-13. The 11 is the lightest duty of the bunch which will only handle 9/32" of material thickness. The 13 will handle 3/8" of material thickness. (for comparison, my Consew 226-R will handle 1/2", and my Consew 255-RB-3 will handle 9/16")
My suggestion to you is that if you intend to do more than just one or two simple jobs with it to invest in a machine with a walking foot that has reverse. While neither of those features is a necessity, they sure make life a lot easier. By simple, I mean this machine would have trouble feeding two thicknesses of fabric and sew foam through itself and still sew good even stitches. If you just want to sew two or more pieces of fabric together, it would work fine. $375 is a fair price if the machine has been gone over by a sewing machine mechanic and the machine is in top shape.
Thanks guys!Not sure if this is an 11,12 or 13 sreies yet!I had found that info about them, but wasn't quite sure if it was a walking foot or not.It was calling it a presser foot.Sewing material thickness's and foam questions were what I was wondering about?This doe's have a variable speed motor which is good,But is not having reverse a concern? We would be looking at using this machine for personal, hobby use on our own interiors,or chair restoration, or maybe a canvass truck tarp. Jim.
Most older machines have clutch motors, that are either on or off. You have to control the machine by feathering the foot pedal to just engage the clutch enough to move slowly ahead. If you have some type of variable speed motor, that is good.
Not having reverse only means that when you want to back tack at the end of a seam, you have to lift the foot, slide the work towards you about 1/2", let the foot down and stitch it again on top of the original seam to lock the seam down so it doesn't open up. If the machine has reverse, all you have to do is push down a lever to make the machine back up and then release the lever to tack over the end of a seam. Like I said before, reverse is not a necessity, but it sure makes things a lot easier. This machine should handle most, if not all of what you want to do, but it would be better if it was a 13 instead of an 11.
Singer 241 oil?
I recently bought a singer 241-12 and can't figure what type of oil I'm suposed to use on it. I can't find any singer branded oil in a big enough size. The best thing I've found so far is Lilly white all purpose oil. Would that work good? And I wanted to say thank you for the information here. I have been wondering how I would lock the stitch and picking up the foot and moving it is brilliant.
Lilly White is a sewing machine oil, that would be fine. Sewing machine oil is simply mineral oil, so any good quality oil will do, and Lilly White is a very good oil. Just don't use anything else, 'cuz you could stain fabric and all purpose oils will get gummy in a sewing machine.
Keep checking eBay. I picked up my machines for under 200 a piece. ?Then I took them to the mechanic to have checked out. Bottom line is that each one cost me approx 175 a piece with the tuneup. Singer 111W or one of its clones is the way to go.
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The Canisius College men's lacrosse team outscored Manhattan, 4-1, in the fourth quarter on Saturday to earn an 8-6 win at Gaelic Park. With the win, the Griffs improve to 2-8 on the season and even their MAAC record at 2-2, while the Jaspers drop to 3-10 and 0-4 in league play.
"It was a great win for us today," said Canisius head coach Randy Mearns. "We prepared all week and did a great job of executing. Our defense was strong and played together. Mike Moran had a day at the faceoff X, giving us possession most of the day. Offensively, we weren't as sharp as we wanted to be at times but we got the job done when it counted. The bottom line is we stayed in the playoff hunt one shift at a time and I'm proud of the players and the resolve they showed today."
Senior Joe Rautenstrauch and sophomores Brandon Bull and Tim Edwards each tallied two goals for the Griffs in the win with sophomore Austin Romantic and freshman Vince Gravino both adding a goal.
Sophomore Alex Goventtio anchored the Canisius defense in net with six saves with freshman Rich Stapleton collecting a career-best five ground balls, while matching his personal high with two caused turnovers.
Senior Mike Moran had a strong game at the faceoff X, claiming 12-of-16 restarts for 75 percent in the win.
The two schools played a tight opening half with neither team gaining more than a one-goal advantage. Bull and Edwards both scored in the opening quarter, sandwiched around a Manhattan goal, for a 2-1 lead after two. After the schools traded tallies to start the second quarter, the Jaspers scored two-straight goals for their first lead of the game, 4-3, with 3:51 remaining in the half. Edwards finished the scoring in the second, tallying his second goal of the game 2:33 before the break as the school headed into the intermission knotted at four.
Defense took over in the third quarter with the only goal being scored by Manhattan with 1:17 left as the Jaspers headed into the fourth with a 5-4 advantage.
Canisius, however, controlled the final frame to earn its second win of the season. Rautenstrauch scored an unassisted goal just 48 seconds into the fourth to tie the game at five. Romantic then scored just as an extra-man advantage expired to help the Griffs reclaim the lead, 6-5, with 12:03 left in the game.
Manhattan once again pulled even at 6-6, scoring with 8:05 remaining but Rautenstrauch scored his second goal of the quarter to give Canisius the lead for good. The senior gathered a loose ball on defense and finished on the other end as the Griffs took a 7-6 advantage with five minutes remaining. Moran then won the ensuing faceoff and Bull scored his second of the day off a feed from freshman Billy Jacobbi for the team's first two-goal lead of the day, 8-6, with 3:32 left in the contest.
The Canisius defense took it from there, forcing the Jaspers into two turnovers in the final three-plus minutes to seal the win and hold an opponent to a season-low six goals.
The Griffs finished the game with a 32-25 advantage in shots, including a 10-3 edge in the fourth quarter. In fact, Canisius forced twice as many turnovers (six) in the final quarter then shots allowed (three).
Marcel Godino led the Jaspers with three points on two goals and one assist in the loss, while Rich Akapnitis recorded eight saves in net.
Canisius takes a break from conference action on Monday to host in-state foe Binghamton. The Griffs and Bearcats are set to meet at the Demske Sports Complex at 7 p.m.
Game Notes: Canisius won for the first time when trailing at the end of three quarters since winning the MAAC Championship game against Siena last season. Canisius entered the game with an 0-8 record when trailing after 45 minutes … The Griffs have won their last seven games against Manhattan and now lead the all-time series, 15-4 … Jacobbi has recorded five points (1g, 4a) in two games since joining the starting lineup.


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This article was published 8/2/2013 (1599 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
So Valentine's Day is just around the corner.
I know the years are said to fly by as one ages, but gee whiz! I swear it was Feb. 14 just a couple of months ago. Where does the time go?
But at this point, with only five days until the official day of hearts and flowers, champagne and romance, a more pertinent question might be this: What might you give to for your partner if he/she is into wine?
The good news, as you aficionados already know, is that, taking his/her tastes and preferences into account, pretty much any wine should satisfy your sweetheart. I mean, the standard colours associated with this occasion are red, white and pink, and standard wine colours are red, white and pink! So already, thematically at least, you're ahead of the game.
If your loved one is into all kinds of wine, why not a wine 'bouquet' — that is, a bottle of each colour, just to show how very thoughtful and clever you can be?
And, if you want to be cleverer still, why not something with 'heart' or 'love' connected (however obscurely) to the name of the wine? Cheesy, perhaps, but cheese goes with wine as well, and you can at least point out you put some thought into your choice(s) rather than just picking up a bottle of the same old thing.
For a red, I can't recommend the 2008 Heartland Dolcetto & Lagrein from Australia more heart-ily! I had it at a dinner party last summer, and it was simply scrumptious. It's a fairly heart-y wine, with the blend of the two varietals (Dolcetto and Lagrein) making for a really meaty, rich final product. The aroma is of blackberry and herbs, and the flavour blends those with black pepper, cedar and cherry. Sounds bizarre, I know, but if you like big, savoury wines, this one's for you or your sweetheart. It sells for $22.49 a bottle.
If you'd rather go for a big red varietal that's a little more familiar, Heartland also makes a lovely Shiraz that has all the usual characteristics — dark berries, pepper and chocolate notes with a little leathery tobacco thrown in for good measure. This wine, too, is gutsy, and sells for $19.99 a bottle.
I've not had this next wine, but the name certainly might fit in with some people's Valentine plans. It's a New Zealand Pinot Noir — the 2010 vintage — and the price tag of $29.66 may be worth it to you if you consider the brand.
It's 'Seduction.'
Need I say more?
Ditto with the next one, another Aussie Shiraz that'll set you back $21.08, called 'The Love Grass.' I don't know what it's like, but I adore the name.
Technically, I struck out on my theme when I went looking for a white and a rosé with 'love' or 'heart' in the name. But if we stretch the premise just a bit, don't many folks get together with others on Valentine's Day? Don't they congregate and enjoy the company of those they may know well, or perhaps not so well? Don't they circulate? Don't they chat?
Don't they mingle?
I think they might. So I consequently suggest a very approachable white that keeps on giving long after the sip has slipped away.
The 2010 Mingle by Duck Pond from Washington state is a blend of Chardonnay and Semillon, which offer body and a buttery, silky mouthfeel to the mixture, and Riesling and Gewurztraminer that supply fruity, floral notes. While the wine initially seems a bit citrusy and is delicate, it turns just a tad off-dry — not sweet, but off-dry — with notes of vanilla caramel on the long-lasting finish. This is really a very, very pleasant beverage, one that I suspect would please a lot of palates for $14.24 a bottle.
For the pink segment of your bouquet, here's one that's unique but truly special. The Codorniu Pinot Noir Brut from Spain is a sparkling wine that's very dry, very elegant, and very pink. But don't let the colour put you off — this is a truly lovely wine that's robust and is a steal, I think, at $17.99 a bottle. And really, there's nothing like bubbly wine to make an occasion. So if you're looking to make an impression — a good one — this February 14th, the Codorniu Brut comes highly recommended.
And if bubbly is beautiful, Champagne is shmashing! (I'm giving myself a lot of leeway — or rope, if you think that's more appropriate — here, so just let me run with this, please. We're almost done.)
Naturally, because of its history, its mystique and its charm, Champagne is often thought of as the perfect gift for a special Valentine. As I've said in this space many times, I love Veuve Clicquot Brut, which sells for $68.31 a bottle. (Fans of this dry Champers can also snag a half-bottle of it for $38.98.) If your sweetie is into something a little sweet-er, try the Veuve Clicquot Demi Sec Champagne for a few dollars more — $72.56 a bottle.
So to those who will celebrate the Day of St. Valentine with someone they love, like, or hope to get to know better, as well as those who are uncommitted and revelling in that state, cheers! Here's to life, to love and a glass — or two — of great wine!


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