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|69 widetrack
I called my favorite parts jobber today. They answered the phone the usual way and I asked about longer tie rod for a rack and pinion set up I'm using....I didn't say who I was. I gave him the information on the rack, told him the length of the tie rod I needed and any spec's that might help him. Without any fluctuation or hesitation in the counter persons voice, his comment was, "Ray, that's gonna take a bit of time, I need to match parts up, what about the sleeve, do I have any leeway there". I told him how much leeway he had and he asked me if he could have about an hour on it. Because of this thread, I timed him...27 minutes later he called me back with 2 options that would work, prices, availability and Brands.
This is what I appreciate from not only my jobber, but the counter person as well. I called the manager back after I gave the parts person the order and thanked him for having staff like the man I talked to about my needs...he recognised my voice, was willing to look for something not readily available on his computer, asked if it was OK to take an hour, and called me back well within the agreed upon time frame. I asked the manager to pass my thank you onto the counter person...it just means more to the employee if a customer takes the time to call the manager and thank him...these guys get to many of the opposite calls for poor reasons. In my opinion this is the difference between somebody handing me a bag of parts and a guy that took the initiative to be able to hand me a bag of parts knowing that he had gone up and above what usually would be asked of a counter person.
To me that's value.
Sure thing, PM's are welcome.
I also have a fairly extensive collection of PDF catalogs that I have uploaded to Skydrive.
The link is "read-only"
I had a shop order a brake light switch and I asked him if it had cruise control and he almost exploded "WHAT THE F DOES THAT HAVE TO DO WITH A LIGHT SWITCH?" I calmly asked him, "What turns off the cruise when you step on the brake?" Duh duh duh yeah genius. Then you get the "I want a oil filter for a small block Chevy", "What is it in?" THEY ARE ALL THE SAME, I would explain that there are different oned and I just want to make sure I get you what you need and ask "Is it in a 4 wheel drive truck"? and have the guy get all Ped off "IT'S A SMALL BLOCK DUMMY".
It was amazing how rude they were to the parts guy like he is a blithering moron. You aren't asking these questions for fun. You know the parts people I deal with now are my pal, they have told my boss they love when I call them because I treat them as the equals they are, and they tell me things that happen to them at other shops that is mind blowing. How about one of the companies started asking for your name to be printed on the invoice next to your signature. The delivery guy said when I simply printed my name upon his request that I was the only one to do that, some refused to even do it! Amazing stuff, you just can't make up what real people do, well sort of real people.
|69 widetrack
What I loved about the time that I was employed by UAP/NAPA/Fort Ignition (my first few paychecks where still under the Fort Ignition umbrella) was that Fort Ignition carried everything for cars from 1920 to 1996 especially electrical and tune up parts. The location that I worked at was considered a warehouse and we stocked so many parts it was incredible. That location had a service center, electrical rebuild shop (alternators and even radios) and a machine shop with real good people. I learned a lot from those people and I was in heaven, doing my own head work, boring etc., but that wasn't NAPA's shtick and over a couple of years all those people where gone and it became parts only. I'm so glad that I had the benefit of being able to learn from the guys in the back with respect to machining.
Yes they moved all the paint into the C-Max division and rightfully so. It's a whole different kettle of fish than hard parts. I'm not sure what the're doing in the US but C-Max is alive and well in Canada.
Good advice on downloading the catalogs...when the're gone, they will be gone.
I may PM you some time (if that's OK) and see if we know some of the same people, I still stay in touch with a few of them and had several visits here in Ontario from some of the Calgary staff you may know.
Yup, I do remember Fort Ignition being bought up.
I'm pretty sure it was around the time that UAP and NAPA merged and became UAP/NAPA in Canada.
That merger resulted in just a bit of a "Gong Show" IMO.
(Let's be polite and call it "growing pains")
The parent company in Canada is still UAP Inc, but they seem to be slowly assimilating back to the GPC (Guaranteed Parts) method of doing business. Being that I was an original NAPA guy ... that was good news.
Paint is a whole 'nother level of PITA, with the change to low VOC. I'm really glad that NAPA split that off to the CMAX division. We basically stock body filler and gun wash now ... and that's about it.
My advice to everyone reading this is to find, download, and save as many PDF catalogs as you can get your hands on as they are the last link to the old paper catalogs in many cases. Many mfrs have gone completely electronic, and some have converted to Adobe Flash format, which is not MY preferred method of doing look-ups. You can print individual or a small number of pages at a time. I cheat a bit, by printing them to a series of PDF files, then re-combine them using the full version of Adobe Acrobat. (expensive program to buy) An alternative to this is to use Able2Extract Pro to convert each PDF to a Word document, and then manually copy/paste the pages in. This method would entail a lot of work to re-assemble a 500 page catalog.
|69 widetrack
If I can add to the possibility of a customer's attitude determining the price they pay....I seem to remember a button on the computer that would allow the counter person to charge what the market would bare....just like you don't want to piss off the waiter or he'll spit in your food, you wanna be respectful to the guy trying to help you get the right parts.
be kind/respectfull and say thank you, and be a return customer, and you'll get a break on the bigger cost items if he can..
it's rumored to help build a long term relationship.. and word of mouth..
some need to remember, unless you have a part # already, the counter help can't just type in chevy v8 long water pump..
also, back in the day.. autoparts stocked big 3 parts and then you had the import part store..
so the parts guy only needed to remember 1/20th of the part # out there today..
tons of cars/trucks used the same parts for years if not decades.. thats not the case anymore..
think about that.. 1955-2002 the small block was basicly the same..
since 96 the ls family has changed 5 times,
only ford was an interchange nightmare years ago..
how many different engines used the same spark plug, oil filter, fuel filter..etc..
now almost nothing interchanges..
the lowly colbalt came with 5 lugs, but there are a few with 4 lug wheels.. if you don't have the month of the build or vin.. you might get the wrong part..
it's silly how many different front rotors a basic f-250 can have today.. before it was two wheel drive or 4 maybe tow/plow package..
today some models have 8 different front rotors depending on late or early build (same year) 2wd /4wd 4wd h/d etc etc etc..
the running changes are crazy today.. god help these owners that keep the vehicle any lenth of time..
|69 widetrack
Bob...that's the relationship I'm talking about...if more people worked at building those relationships with the people that they work with and for...the work place becomes fun and who knows, life long friendships can be formed...It worked for me.
66GMC...You are in the front lines when it comes to dealing with the public...You and I may have more in common than you might realize...In 1996 I was going to try semi retired life...well that lasted 3 months and I got frustrated, bored and found out I missed dealing with people...I got a job at NAPA as a "Paint Rep"...(This was during the time that NAPA Canada was buying up competition to gain market share, does "Fort Ignition" ring a bell from the mid 90's on the Canadian Prairie's). The problem was that they didn't have paint and I was asked if I could work on the counter as a parts person and help organize their fledgling paint department with respect to what product was required and to set up inventory levels. I spent about 6 months on the parts counter. They had computer systems in place for hard parts but so often I used the books, many times, not for me but, if I could ask the customer does your part look like this or like that, I got them the right part.
Yes, I too would sooner work with an individual that asked what some may consider stupid questions than the guy that doesn't...(I hated having to return parts...it always took 3 times as long to give somebody a refund as it did to sell the damn part in the first place).
You made a comment about "Some of you have an appreciation of the value in establishing a good "working relationship" with your counter people. IMO ... "Respect is a 2-way street." and that customers that display respect and patience generally get better service than the impatient "know-it-alls"." Truer words couldn't have been spoken...The guy that everybody new as a customer that was respectful, patient and an all around good guy did get better service and treatment. On the other side of the coin now...today I want to be that guy.
And if I may...I'd like to confirm the rumor of the leeway that countermen may have when quoting prices...so always remember, the way you treat a counterman may have a direct relationship to the bottom line on your invoice.
I've been doing "the parts thing" for a lot of years, for various dealerships and parts stores.
14 years total as a Ford partsman, with the remainder of the 36 years (OMG ... 36 years now?) working in the jobber parts store environment. (Mostly, and presently, with NAPA) I have been a licensed partsman since 1983 as it is a recognized trade here in Alberta.
The thing is ... that a lot has changed, and yet a lot has remained the same throughout the entire time.
I don't claim to "know everything" and never have. There is something new to be learned each and every day ... it's one thing that I love about this job.
Frustration is no stranger, either, as it's simply impossible to please or impress everyone.
Computers vs Paper catalogs:
Yep, computers are not perfect ... but they're a tool that I wouldn't want to be without.
"Fred" (F.R.E.D.) has a much better memory than I do, and is also better at math. "Fred" and I became friends in about 1978, and I knew he was here to stay ... especially a decade later when electronic invoicing evolved.
Yes, I still reach for the paper catalogs when it comes to looking up things like universal joints, exhaust parts and steering linkage, etc, because having a diagram and all PERTINENT choices in front of you really helps to avoid the "mental clutter" you'll find on a computer screen.
U-Joints in particular ... OMG!
You can have up to 100 part numbers to choose from on the screen (with all of the individual loacations, repeats, and "good, better, best" product offerings) wheras the catalog readily tells you that u-joints in position #4,5,6 (2-pc rear shaft) are all the same part number (but not always). Greasable or non-greasable? Done.
We're a very small store, and have just hired a young guy, (just out of high school), whose primary job is delivery driver.
Customers don't really seem to understand why he asks the questions he does when looking up a part. The answer is: "Because the computer is asking him." He's doing his best to get you the right part and doesn't have the benefit (?) of an "educated guess" ... so he's going to confirm EVERYTHING.
Trust me ... I have worked with a lot of guys that "do their own thinking" or are afraid to ask "stupid questions" ... and it doesn't always end well.
The best thing (for those reading here at a hot-rod site)to keep in mind is that NOBODY knows your vehicle better than you do, nor should you expect a counterman to know every minute detail about your ride.
No he doesn't know that a "05 Duramax" means that the vehicle is in reality a 2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4x4 with a 6.6L diesel engine.
Some of you have an appreciation of the value in establishing a good "working relationship" with your counter people.
IMO ... "Respect is a 2-way street." and that customers that display respect and patience generally get better service than the impatient "know-it-alls".
Let's consider the "Customer arrives 10 minutes after the posted closing time" scenario. I'm counting the cash, making the deposit, and getting ready to do "End of Day" on the computer. The computer is still "UP" and I can still use the electronic catalog and invoicing. I hear a knock on the door, and look up to see a guy with his hands cupped over his eyes so he can peer into the darkened interior. He knows I'm closed, and *should* know that I have a life and commitments waiting for me. "Hmmmm ... wasn't this the guy that got rude, said I was gouging him ... that he would just buy those rotors on-line just a couple of days ago? Hmmmm. Just try getting those grease seals and bearing packer "after-hours" at "Rock Otto"
PS ... there is also a rumor that most counterman are allowed a little bit of discretion in regards to prices quoted to customers. Prices which may or may not be influenced by how much he (or she) likes you.
I'm just sayin' ... LOL
|I totally understand wanting a personal connection with the people/businesses you deal with. I'm retired now, but used to design computer systems for Army logistics. When we were working on new systems, or upgrades to existing systems, we went to the end users of those systems to find out what works for them, and what doesn't (Army senior leadership didn't have a clue). When your customer is the Army, it's easy to forget that it's still people - individuals. Once those people talked to us, and got to know us, they became friends and were enthusiastic partners in designing those systems. We learned so much more that we would have otherwise. When one project was handed over to a contractor in the middle of the project, the people we had been working with demanded that we still be involved! When you are half a world away and can't get the system to give you the parts/material you need, nothing is better than a friend who knows that system inside and out. And the people in our office took a personal interest in making sure those systems worked as well as possible - our friends were counting on them.
|69 widetrack
I understand what your saying and respect needs to be given on booth sides of the counter. The customers your talking about are idiots in the true sense of the word...they don't know that they don't know. The most dangerous kind.
Many years ago I when I was 18 years old I was a mechanic at a local GM dealership, the parts department was busy and short staffed, I was waiting on parts so I thought I'd go and help out (common back in the day and it was a small dealership). A customer asked me for points, condenser and rotor for his 1974 Impala, I asked if the points and condenser where one piece or if the condenser was screwed to the plate on the distributor. The customer got upset and told me that when I was finished washing the floors in the shop maybe I could wash his car and he wasn't going to buy parts from a kid that didn't have a clue what he needed. I looked at him, smiled and walked away. Then he asked the parts manager if we had time to install the parts and do a tune up on his car. The parts manager turned to me and asked I if had time for a tune up on a 74 Impala. I smiled at the customer and told the parts Manager that I was waiting for wheel cylinders on the car I was working on and absolutely I had time to tune up the car, I turned to the customer and asked if he'd like his car washed as well.
I believe there needs to be more respect, on booth sides of the counter. If I see a younger person at a parts counter, I don't judge him because of his age. I will however look at the persons willingness to assist a customer to get what the customer wants or needs. How well the person listens, and if he doesn't know the answer, his diligence in doing what he can to get an answer. The person I want is the person who cares enough to learn when he doesn't know and truly has the customer's best interest at heart.
the ALL.(well almost) forget they where not BORN with automotive knowlege.. they learned it over the years.. but somehow thing that 18y/o making min wage should know what they are looking for.. like it's knowlege they should be born with...!!
after they treat the newbe like dirt I go over to help the customer and have a ball.. just the other day I helped a know it all.. after he belittled the kid.. he wanted tune up parts for a 307. I asked what make.. he snapped just get parts for a 3o7... after looking out and not see'n an olds in the lot I got him tune up parts for a 307
he came back oh 90 minutes later and said I gave him the wrong parts..
I said back up. I asked you what make.. you blasted "just give me parts for a 307" well all those parts fit a chevy 307 v8
he barks but I have an olds, I said sir thats why we ask make!!!!!!!!!!
Another time a guy came in wanting a chevy long waterpump.. I asked him(interupting the other counter girl) if it was for his vette in lot..
yes it was, I said you'll want a short pump.. and went to go grab one.. to him yelling, I know what the f I need ,get me a long pump..
OK sir.. here ya go.. have a great day..
he returned 10 minutes after we closed, but I walked into supermarket to get whatever wife wanted me to pick up. and was headed to my car..
he's like , this pump is wrong.. I said no kidding.. well you sold me the wrong one.. I said no I didn't !!!!!!!!!!! I tried to sell you the correct one.. but what do I know.. he says well I need the "other" type..
I said fine comeback tomorrow am and it'll be waiting for you..
he was pissed, I said sorry the manager lives in milton(35miles away) and mostlikely is half way home.. I don't have keys..
car guys are the most arrogant bas tards to deal with , as they automaticly think parts guys are STUPID..
again not all.. but way to many..
|69 widetrack
Again, I want that personal relationship with my parts supplier, my gas station attendant, my Pharmacist..I just want to be treated with respect wherever I spend the money I worked hard for. I think we all deserve that. It's the times I call a service provider (and I know the larger the company the more difficult it seems to offer service with respect) like my cable, home phone, cell phone and internet provider, I am quickly running out of patience with the way they treat you from the non answering of phones when you call them with a problem, to how they respond to a problem. I've had a problem with my telephone land line lately and my service provider actually told me that they where to busy to look after me for the next few days because they where to busy with new customer installations in my area but would send someone 7 working days later between 1PM and 7PM and I should make sure someone was at my residence to let the technician in. Also, there would be a $75 service charge that would be added to my bill plus any additional equipment I might need. They own the equipment! To get this service appointment I spoke to 3 different people and was put on hold 4 different times, the total call took over 45 minutes, from my neighbors phone no less.
I know that this isn't an automotive supplier but, I'm sure that there are horror story's out there regarding them...I know I've lived a few.
|69 widetrack
I guess what I'm looking for when buying parts is to be treated with respect, I want that personal relationship with the guy behind the counter if I require delivery or if I pick up the parts myself. For me, it's that personal touch that assures me that I'm getting service, I know quality and I know prices. I want my parts supplier to treat me the way I treat my customers. I feel that when a jobber gets to know what their customers want, do what it takes to set them apart from the competition by offering knowledgeable friendly service, they will succeed and price, although important often becomes secondary when purchasing.
and 2 non chain. total and alied
all have shop accounts.. and advanced has a counter just for them. with people that are more than just clerks earning a paycheck..
that said.. yes 90% of the foot traffic is diy and 75% of those have no clue..
shops don't walk into the store.. they call or place order online to be delivered.. sign for it and thats that..
10% of the gross foot trafic will be us car guys or the techs working on side work at home..
I'd say 50% of the sales are brakes and DIY that refuse to pay 500+ for a shop to replace rotors and pads..
remember shops & techs don't set foot in the autoparts store 99% of the time, we go to them..
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Macroeconomic risk factors in Australian commercial real estate, listed property trust and property sector stock returns: A comparative analysis using GARCH-M
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- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 medium tart green apples, chopped
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 small onion, chopped
- Lettuce leaves
- In a small bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder and salt; rub over chicken. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack.
- Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3 to 4-1/2 minutes on each side or until meat thermometer reads 170°. When cool enough to handle, cut chicken into cubes.
- In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in the chicken, apples, cranberries and onion. Serve on lettuce-lined plates. Yield: 6 servings.
Originally published as Cranberry Chicken Salad in Country Woman November/December 2002, p36
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The Canisius College women's cross country and track teams have added six runners for the 2014-15 campaign, head coach Nate Huckle announced on Wednesday.
Jade Auchmoody, Livia Chase, Amanda Paratore, Carlin Sullivan, Haylie Virginia and Rachael Weissenburg have all signed National Letters of Intent to join Canisius for the upcoming season.
"This is definitely my strongest recruiting class that I've had at Canisius," Huckle said. "We've got some great front runners and a lot of depth. Bringing in six girls should really add to our depth overall and double our talent level from last year."
Auchmoody, a Cortland, N.Y. native, joins the Griffs after running for four years at Homer. A three-time All CNY All-Star and two-time team MVP in cross country, Auchmoody qualified for the New York State Championships three times.
Auchmoody also qualified for the state championships at 600-meters during indoor track as a junior.
"Jade comes from a very small school and is very untapped potential," Huckle said. "She's got great foot speed and has run well in the middle distance – running strong 600 and 800s and a strong steeplechaser as well. I think when she comes in and trains with people of her ability level, she's really going to take off."
Chase joins Canisius from Starpoint high school, who competed on the Spartans cross country team for five seasons and ran six seasons of track.
Chase was a Fourth Team All-State selection in 2011 and 2012, was a First Team All-League selection from 2010-13 and was the Checkers A.C. All-Western New York Runner of the Year in 2011.
Chase was the runner-up in the 3000-meter run in track as a sophomore and qualified for the Section VI Championships in all-six seasons.
"Livia was a real steal for us," Huckle said. "She's really a Division I talent that has missed time in the last two years due to injury, but she posted some really fast times as a younger runner. So if we can get her back up to speed, she's someone who can really help us out in the future."
Paratore is a Webster, N.Y. native who competed for four seasons at Webster Schroder in both cross country and track.
Paratore was named a team MVP in both 2011 and 2013 for cross country and finished in the top-eight of the Section V meet in each of her first three seasons, including two trips to the state championships.
Paratore missed the conclusion of her senior cross country season with a stress fracture.
She also finished in the top-four of the state qualifying meet in track in the 3000-meter run.
"Amanda is another runner who has had some injuries, but she is incredibly talented," Huckle said. "She made it to states as a sophomore in high school and is a real talent. I think she's got the right foot speed, the right endurance and the right mindset and she could be a real good front runner for us in a couple years once she develops."
Sullivan hails from West Falls, N.Y., where she competed for East Aurora in cross country and track during her senior season after participating on the soccer team as a sophomore and junior.
In her first season running cross country, she was selected as an ECIC First Team All-Star.
"Carlin is probably the rawest runner we have, having run only one season of cross country and one season of track, but she's shown a lot of potential," Huckle said. "She was a goalie for soccer before this, but she's run in a great program at East Aurora, so she's going to have some great experience coming out. She's already dropped her PR significantly. I think she's someone that other coaches are going to wish that they had contacted because I wouldn't be surprised to see her in our top-five next year, even though she doesn't have the credentials of some of our other runners."
Virginia joins the Griffs from Phoenix, N.Y. where she was an all-state selection for both cross country and track.
Virginia comes to Canisius having most of her success on the track, taking third in the pentathlon at the New York State Championships as a junior. She owns four school records and is a six-time Section III Champion.
She was also an All-State Honorable Mention in cross country as a senior
"Haylie is someone who I think has a lot of upside," Huckle said. "She comes from a very small school and she's only run cross country for a couple years, so she doesn't have a lot of experience in it. She did very well at the state championships this year, she's a very competitive runner with a lot of fire in her, so I think that's going to help her develop at the collegiate level."
Weisenberg is another local product to join Canisius, after competing in cross country and track for four seasons at Sweet Home.
Weisenberg was selected as a First Team ECIC All-Star in 2013 and was named a Second Team ECIC All-Star as a junior. A two-time team captain, Weisenberg was selected as the Section VI Runner of the Week during her senior season and was the Section VI Rookie of the Year as a freshman in 2010.
"Rachael is a very well developed runner from Sweet Home," Huckle said. "I think with her, she's going to be someone who will fill in nicely in 5ks for us, but she'll probably help us more in track. She's a very solid 800 runner and she'll help out with our middle distance events."
The women's team, which ran to a sixth place finish at the 2013 MAAC Cross Country Championship, returns 14 student-athletes to join the incoming class for next season.


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I know that this is an old post but I hope someone reads this [especially any princess II owner]. I just bought an allied princess II . The boat is more or less stripped including any design info. the owners group is dried up and I would like any and all info I can get. thanks
|The allied site on yahoo was working yesterday.Alllied boats are much better built than gf.Had a gf 37 now have allied would NEVER go back.marc
Merry Prankster -
Any luck compiling info or making a decision on the Princess?
more info
Ippa2 -
I'm curious if you could help me out. I'm going back and forth between a Gulfstar 37 and an Allied Princess. The owners group at Yahoo is no longer up on the web and I'm having trouble gathering useful information to make a purchase decision. I'm most concerned with sailing qualities and performance as well design or construction issues.
She's a sexy boat, and love her looks but she has got to be a pleasure to sail, not just look at.
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Well here are a few links for now.
Allied Princess 36 Owners Group
So You Want to Sail Around the World By Alan Eddy
Seems the Princess II is pretty rare as most info I can find in regard to the Princess is the original 36'.
Well here are a few links for now.
Allied Princess 36 Owners Group
So You Want to Sail Around the World By Alan Eddy
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Merryprankster - PM me if you want I have a bunch more info on the Princess. They are in my top 5 choices for a cruising sailboat.
|Merryprankster - PM me if you want I have a bunch more info on the Princess. They are in my top 5 choices for a cruising sailboat.
Practical Sailor Princess Review
One of the things we do most around here is suggest various boats to people looking to buy. In the May 15, 1994 issue, we responded to a query from a couple interested in a solid, shoal draft cruiser for Florida waters. Among the boats we mentioned was the Allied Princess 36 ketch. In recent months we've received a number of requests for more information on this mid-1970s cruiser, so herein we discuss its design, construction and performance in more detail.
The Design
The Allied Boat Company built its first boat about 1962. It was the Seawind ketch, designed by Thomas Gillmer, a professor of naval architecture at the United States Naval Academy. Later the Seawind would become the first fiberglass boat to circumnavigate the globe; she was Apogee, sailed by Alan Eddy of Boston.
As the Catskill, New York company grew, the 30'6" Seawind was replaced by the 31'7" Seawind II. And the product line was expanded to include the Greenwich 24, Luders 33, Seabreeze 35 sloop/yawl, Allied 39 and XL2, among others. The Princess 36 was introduced in 1972 along with the center-cockpit Mistress 39, both designed by Arthur Edmunds. Production ceased in 1982. We don't know how many were built, but see quite a few in the listings of Soundings. Also, many small changes were made during the course of production, and we won't attempt to report all those that we know.
Allied was plagued with financial difficulties throughout much of its life, changing ownership several times, and finally succumbing in 1982. With the exception of one Britton Chance racer, all of Allied's boat were cruisers that, according to our 1982 review of the Seawind II, suffered from "bland expanses of fiberglass, and mediocre woodwork." On the plus side, they were solidly built.
Like its big sister, the Princess has a shoal draft, full keel, drawing just 4'6". Clearly, this boat is not going to point as high as a good fin keel design, but for cruising, especially in the shallow waters of the Chesapeake, Florida and the Bahamas, it'll be ideal. Plus, with the rudder hung off the trailing edge of the keel, the boat shouldn't suffer too much damage in the event of a grounding.
Compared to some more contemporary designs of similar size and intent, the Princess has a middle-of-the-road beam of 11'0". The Pearson 365, for instance, measures 11'5-1/2". The waterline is close to the 28 foot minimum that author and circumnavigator George Day considers desirable for passagemaking; heeled, it should lengthen nicely as the ends submerse.
When you see this boat, either in the water or on paper, the two things that immediately strike you are the sheer and bow. Edmunds put the low point of the sheer at the right place, about two-thirds of the distance aft from the bow. But the bow seems awfully high. In fact, when you walk forward along the sidedecks, you have the definite sensation of walking uphill. Too much, we think, though the look certainly sets the Princess apart from boats with flatter sheers (again, the Pearson 365 comes to mind). Perhaps because of the high bow, Edmunds drew a sort of mini-clipper curve that in the drawing can be seen as an almost S-shape. We like clipper bows on wooden boats, but seldom on fiberglass boats, especially without trailboards, the absence of which makes the boat look like a skinhead without even a ring in its nose to add interest. The high freeboard forward doesn't help windward sailing ability, and may increase the tendency to sail at anchor. On the plus side, the foredeck is likely to stay a bit drier in a seaway. In fact, owners report the boat is unusually dry. [gwp - Methinks PS doth protest too much by comparing the Princess to a contemporary design. The Princess lines reflect classic designs and get lots of compliments at the marina. Plus, the Princess has little tendency to sail at anchor.]
The coachroof of cabin top has a good deal of camber, which is also distinctive.
The cockpit is large at 10' long and 6' wide. There is a bridge deck to minimize the size of the companionway (protected by a storm hood) and make it that much harder for water to get below. An added benefit of bridge decks, often overlooked, is the amount of interior space opened up for the galley, electrical system, headroom en route to the quarter berths, etc.
An unusual feature of the Princess is its Edson worm gear (or chain driven pull-pull, or rack and pinion, depending on model) steering, seldom seen on production fiberglass boats. The forward-facing wheel takes some getting used to, but it affords three convenient seating positions, to port, starboard and aft. And it doesn't take up as much cockpit space as a pedestal steerer. There is the mizzenmast to reckon with, but its at the forward end of the cockpit, where it makes a convenient handhold for crew coming up from below. The seats are long enough for a tall person to sleep on, an important consideration for cruising. Though there is considerable volume to this cockpit (you don't worry about how much water one will hold until you've been pooped), the bridge deck and aft seating/steerer housing go a ways towards keeping it safe. [gwp - For offshore work, cockpit drains should be added or the existing ones increased in size.]
All this said, the Princess has an exceptionally comfortable cockpit that is easy to move about, albeit at some expense of safety.
Allied always enjoyed a reputation for building strong hulls and decks. No hull cores were employed, though balsa was used in the Princess' deck, as is customary, and to our minds preferable to plywood.
One wouldn't expect any exotic fibers in the 1970s, and there aren't any in the Princess, just 24-ounce woven roving and mat, plus a final layer of cloth, all laid up by hand. Hull thickness increases at the turn of the bilge and more at the keel. The internal ballast (meaning the keel cavity is part of the hull mold) is lead, glassed over with two layers of mat and woven roving so that if the keel is punctured during grounding, no water will presumably enter the cabin. An early brochure says voids between the lead and hull are filled, but it doesn't say with what material. (We discovered, to our chagrin, that the voids in our 1967 Pearson Vanguard were partially filled with sheets of balsa core, which absorbed water like a sponge.)
Bulkheads are bonded or tabbed to the hull, which is the proper way to build a fiberglass boat. Many boats, because of inner liners or pans, do not have the bulkheads bonded on all sides to the hull and deck. (Because of the Princess' one-piece overhead liner, we couldn't tell whether the bulkheads were tabbed to the deck.) This creates a strong basic structure, but tabbing (strips of fiberglass mat) does occasionally break away from the bulkhead do to continual working of the hull or because the builder didn't first remove the veneer from the plywood bulkhead to achieve a stronger bond. Check it. If the tabbing is exposed, repairs aren't that difficult.
The hull and deck (which includes the toe rail molding) are caulked by an unspecified "bonding" material, then through-bolted on 5" centers and glassed over. The flanges are on the outside, and so to protect them from collision with, say, pilings, the joint is covered with an aluminum extrusion. We're not all fond of outward-turning flanges, and protected them is, indeed, important. We think the aluminum does a good job of that, but if it was ever damaged, replaced it could be a major problem.
The rudderstock is 1-1/2" bronze riding on a 32-lb. bronze heel casting. One of the things we like best about the Princess is its wooden interior-no fiberglass cabin sole, bunk foundations, etc. Teak, naturally, is the wood used for the cabin sole and trim. The bulkheads are covered with a simulated wood veneer that some owners may want to paint to relieve any phobias about cave dwelling. Just remember that for paint to bond to Formica and other laminates, the surface must be well sanded; it isn't easy and the paint may still peel when nicked. It's a one-way street, because you can't strip the paint and go back to sanded laminate. Other alternatives are to use tie-coat as a primer (our experience is that they can be difficult to apply smoothly), or to glue on a new thin veneer of real wood. [gwp - One advantage to laminate bulkheads is that older, neglected interiors will be in much better shape than wooden panel bulkheads.]
For ventilation, there are two Dorade vents and an opening hatch forward; opening portlights were optional. Retrofitting a small deck hatch over the saloon table would improve air flow in the main cabin. [gwp - Later models have a large hatch over the saloon table.]
Interior Plan
The almost style-less drawing of the interior shows a fairly standard layout, with just a few wrinkles. Each V-berth forward measures 6'7" X 2'8". There is a sink separated by a half bulkhead from the toilet; a shower and sump were optional. A 1972 brochure shows the sink behind the forward door to the head, while a 1973 brochure shows it outside the head entirely. This move did add space to the forward cabin, but we wonder how the person sleeping would like it when some guest washes his hands after a nocturnal urination? [gwp - Not such a big deal, really.]
Elsewhere, there is a U-shaped [or L-shaped] dinette measuring 6'6" X 2'0" (later models had settees with drop-leaf table), with stowage compartments behind the backrest; hanging locker and bureau drawers; L-shaped galley; and combination port quarterberth/navigation table. Like the other berths, it is of adequate length of 6'6". On a few boats we've seen, this area has been enclosed with bulkheads to make a very small aft cabin. Fortunately, a large cutout in the forward bulkhead allows some ventilation to this otherwise tight area.
Other details worth noting: Headroom is a generous 6'4". Freshwater capacity is variously reported at 80 and 90 gallons in a stainless steel tank under the main cabin sole. Fuel is reported as 40 gallons, first in a black iron tank, later in one of Corten steel, which is preferable. The first boats were equipped with a single 60-amp battery, which is almost laughable today. This was quickly increased to 90 amps, but today's owner surely will want at least two series 27 105-amp batteries, much more if he has 12-volt refrigeration or an autopilot.
Owners responding to our Boat Owner's Questionnaire report that the Princess has just average to below average speed sailing upwind. This is surprising considering its long, shallow keel and ketch rig. [gwp - Performance may be below average in light conditions, but in moderate to breezy conditions, Rosita has left comparable contemporary boats behind.] Off-the-wind performance is rated average.
But the seaworthiness gives credit to the design, coming in at above average to excellent. Says one owner, "I've owned nine boats, and this is the best of all." In terms of stability, a number of owners say she is initially tender but settles in nicely, seldom putting the rail under. Walter Schultz, builder of Shannon sailboats, used to deliver Allieds down the Hudson River to Long Island, and says the Princess is the second most tender boat he's ever sailed (the first is the Seawind II).
The Princess tracks well, and the rig can be balanced nicely if the right combination of sails is set. Owners with steering vanes say they do a good job on this boat, no doubt due to the lateral surface area of the keel and balanced rig (remember that when sailing upwind, the mizzen may cause weather helm and so is often struck). "Have left helm for half-hour with 20-30 knots on beam in 6-8 foot seas!" croons one owner of a 1976 model. This is in part possible because of the worm gear steering, which is non-reversing (and so gives no feedback to the helmsman). Worm gear steering is practically bomb-proof and easy to steer upwind. Off the wind, however, we have found that three turns lock to lock too many to comfortably handle quartering seas.
The Princess is powered by a 25-hp Westerbeke 4-91 diesel [gwp - later models have 40 hp Westerbeke 4-108] with 2:1 reduction gear, a good engine but, if original, probably growing tired. It turns a 17" by 11" three-blade propeller, which gives it good thrust but lots of drag under sail. There are the usual complaints of handling in reverse. "Terrible," says one owner, adding, as did several others, that the high bow adds to docking problems in a cross wind. A number of owners complained that the engine is too small for the boat, citing difficulties powering into head seas. If repowering, consider an engine of about 40 hp.
Despite a few drawbacks (unusually springy sheer, draft too shoal for a 36-footer, large cockpit and tenderness) we like this boat, and think it is an exceptional value for the budget-minded cruiser. Though one owner said he doesn't recommend it for blue-water passagemaking ("too tender"), we have heard from others who have traveled far and wide on the Princess, including one circumnavigation.
It is not a fast boat, but comfortable, as a cruising boat should be. One would think that the diesel and big prop would give it the power to handle the head seas so often encountered in coastal cruising, but a number of owners say it doesn't (this may be partly due to the high bow and hull shape). The shallow draft, a potential liability when traveling offshore, makes it ideal for the Intracoastal Waterway, the Chesapeake Bay, Florida Bay and the Bahamas.
The interior has three good sea berths, which is all you can ask for in most any boat. A strap will hold the cook securely to the galley, and the chart table, though modest, will suffice for navigation purposes. At anchor, the large V-berth with overhead hatch will be the bunk of choice due to superior ventilation.
The introductory price of the Princess was $25,995, ketch or sloop (we've never seen a sloop) [gwp - a few sloops and cutters were built]. Today, the BUC Research Used Boat Price Guide reports that 1972 model as being worth between $39,500 and $43,900. Later models (built by Wright/Allied after a change in ownership) may be worth, BUC reports, as much as $59,300 to $65,900. We've tracked 1970's Princess 36 prices pretty closely and believe you can buy one in decent shape somewhere in the mid-40s, a bit more for later models in great condition. We doubt we'd pay a $10,000 premium for a 1980's model unless (a) we had a lot of easy cash to spend, and (b) the boat had been repowered with a newer diesel, and equipped with other still-functional goodies we wanted, such as an autopilot, radar, electronic instruments, etc.
The beauty of the Princess, as we see it, is a robustly built character ketch at an affordable price. Compared to the Pearson 365 mentioned earlier, it's better built (we still don't like the fiberglass inner liner and screwed together hull-deck joint of the P365, though there is much else to appreciate, e.g., the bathtub!) and less expensive.
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Obituaries are fantastic sources of information. Dates and names are great, but hints at what kind of people your ancestors were are priceless. I love searching through old newspapers, especially the society section and obituaries. Usually the articles are short and give a couple little clues, but this particular obituary is practically a novel in comparison.
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(grandmother of John William Updegraff, great-grandmother of Robert Lee Updegraff, my 3rd great grandmother)
Monday, August 19, 1895
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Born in Blaenavon, Wales on 19 August 1833 to Walter and Sarah Harris. She married David H. Davis on 21 November 1851. They came to America in 1854 with a young son and daughter. Unfortunately, the young daughter died during the voyage and was buried at sea. The young couple and child settled in Johnstown, Pennsylvania; David Davis purchased land and built a house on the corner of Vine and Walnut Streets. He was also the proprietor of a hotel on Washington Street.
Catharine and David Davis had SIXTEEN children. Catharine buried seven of her children, one of which was killed in Montana. She died on 18 August 1895 (one day before her 63rd birthday) after she became ill and took to her bed eight months prior.
Not only does this give us her birth information, parent's names, date of immigration, children's names, and street address in Johnstown, Pennsylvania; but what I found most interesting in the obituary was the naming of the church Catharine attended in Wales. Catharine was once a member of the Blaenavon Congregational Church, and a little bit of research revealed that the church, built in 1820, is still standing and is a designated World Heritage Site. This is why I love genealogy!
Click here to read more about the history of Catharine Harris-Davis' hometown and church. The history of religion in Blanaevon is also fascinating; "nonconformity became too conformist."
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tallmidget wrote:oh, i've got pride, but u don't think we're eating up some of the world's resources faster than we should be? I think otherwise.
and china still has child labor....
i do like your design, but not your theme.
Re: Dragon's Hoard
I thought they said no text allowed?
I voted for it anyways, i like it :d
Re: You Don't Need All Those
i think ive seen this somewhere else.... but i dunno Nevermore!
narkus wrote:EVEN BETTER! MUST HAVE!
This one's great!
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Excellent line work, TG!
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fillengroovy wrote:Come on, Ricardo is definately a Thug name.
Re: Love of Money
I like how some wooters say they just don't think they could wear this, I for one need an explanation on why. this design is perfect in colors and theme. I'm 100% man and I'd be proud to wear this one. I bet clint eastwood would too. believe that.
Re: No Bananas For You
i wish people would actually look at these designs before succumbing to their pavlovian instinct to auto vote for MONKEYS!!!!!!!! It's not particularly well drawn at all, the bananas are just bad...and for god's sake...it's two monkeys and some bananas. wooters are so frigging predictable....it's pathetic.
fablefire wrote:I think it's more an indicator of what kind of wooter is voting on the design.
Re: I Want A Golden Goose!
This is based on Veruca from "Willy Wonka/Charlie And The Chocolate Factory." She was extremely spoiled and greeeedy. She wanted a goose from the factory that laid golden eggs. When she could not get one, she went on a singing rant and was deemed a "bad egg" by the Eggdicator and was...properly disposed of. No, but her greed was excessive and is why she was kicked out of the factory.
Re: Everybody's a little bit greedy!
Everybody's out to get your riches! Protect them by crossing your arms over your body and glaring at any suspicious passerbys.
Way better then a shirt with a stinkin' raven on it. Very funny!! Can I be the one on the right?
Tehh4x wrote:I thought they said no text allowed?
I voted for it anyways, i like it :d
there is no text in the design itself, just on the thumbnail. it's a teaser
Re: Now the moon..the sun would wait til morning
Uuhm - I feel like I've seen variations of this design many times before under "Reach for the Moon - if you miss you'll land among the stars" ...
It's still a nice design though - just not super original
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you're so funny Edgar. this is adorable
TAYLORT5 wrote:I like how some wooters say they just don't think they could wear this, I for one need an explanation on why. this design is perfect in colors and theme. I'm 100% man and I'd be proud to wear this one. I bet clint eastwood would too. believe that.
It is not that I am not man enough to wear it. I would just feel like the people who did not know it was a Derby theme shirt, might mistake me for having a pork and Necco wafer fetish. Which I do have, but its a secret.
Absolutely adorable. It seems a bit too feminine for me, but I might buy one.
Monkeys on shirts never seem to grow old or outdated. Don't know why...
I am such a nerd... I want this.
Simple, yet effective.
Re: Peek-a-I kn haz sadness? (resubmission)
Great mouse and image. Hope to see it at the end.
nulli wrote:It is not that I am not man enough to wear it. I would just feel like the people who did not know it was a Derby theme shirt, might mistake me for having a pork and Necco wafer fetish. Which I do have, but its a secret.
ohh brother , I asked didn't I?
A dragon greedily guarding his hoard. Don't get too close...
inwhysee wrote:This is really beautiful!
Thanks so much, inwhysee (nyc?). means alot.
Aberrantic wrote:Hmm, maybe I'm looking at this wrong, but it was instantly apparent to me how this was greed... The woman is greedily collecting the hearts of men, always chasing after just one more, with no concern to the men themselves.
aw not my intention at all. I just like heart balloons.
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Purple on grass green is super stylish. Meow!
Re: Mine! Ya Got That?
A greedy little boy with all his candy. And while he points to himself, he's lettin' you know, "It's Mine! Ya Got That?"
Hope you guys like it
Re: Bowl Hog (Black)
I like the design that's bigger, on the white shirt sooooooo much more that this one. I really wish it would get more votes.
Re: Mine, Mine, Mine...
This is absolutely BRILLIANT!!! I hope it wins so I can buy a big ol' stack of em!
Larushka...do you think it is fair to say you THINK you have seen many versions of this? I created this artwork to depict someone gathering all the stars when that is enough wanting the moon..and when he has that going after the sun. If you THINK this has been done before feel free to use the red TATTLE button and actually show how I copied someone else. To infer I copied someone is not very fair!
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Here's a zoom in on some of the different areas.
DrkRonin wrote:paste* i ment paste..
yes, I use photoshop, but I am really new at it.
Re: Brains for lunch, brains for breakfast, brains...
Cause I couldn't think up anything involving a greedy ninja (and pirates were pulled from the table), brains are on the menu. Mmmmm... brains...
Failoan wrote:Resubbed again, hopefully this is the last time.
Sorry to the previous voters.
What did you change from the one rejected? All i see is a little blur on the earth (i'm not sure that's going to fix the too much detail they were referring to... but hopefully it will) and the overlapping of the ear and tail making it look like he has two of each .....which i assume is not on the print ready.
Great job! GMV!
Absolutely Beautiful. Best entry I've seen in a while.
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Boffo! Three bears and I has Cherries Too were also great. Your work is exquisite and professional, and has already influenced mine.
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It is a little known fact that "Nacho" was the inspiration for our restaurant. Nacho spent his early years as a cliff diver in Acapulco, Mexico until he hit his head while doing a Timex commercial (Takes a licking and keeps on ticking!). After this tragedy and the ensuing fear of heights, he took up surfing and went on to win the Gold Medal for Surfing in the 1969 Olympics.
With his fame and success came many endorsement deals and he made a tidy sum of money. He spent the '70's and '80's chasing the perfect wave and winning surf competitions. He was well known in the world surf community, and they even did a Life Magazine cover story about him. It has been suggested that the surf movie "Endless Summer" was based on his surfing exploits.
In the 1990's, he had been credited with starting the "Dot-Com" phenomenon with www.Sombrero.com. He made a bundle and went on to become a world authority on Margaritas and Martinis. Wanting to settle down, he bought one of the best secret surf spots in Mexico called "Tequila Reef" and built a jet set Resort. Many of his close personal friends like Henry Kissinger, Keith Richards and Robb Vaughn helped to make his resort famous.
Nacho is gone now but it is said that to many he appears after their 10th Margarita. Hence, the inspiration for Tequila Reef Cantina lives on.
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By Chris Harris
Arsène Wenger has never wavered in his view that Lukasz Fabianski can be a top-class goalkeeper and the Pole is beginning to reward his manager's faith.
Fabianski had his critics after a handful of errors but he played a starring role in Arsenal's 3-0 win at Manchester City on Sunday. The 25-year-old made a superb early save from David Silva's clever flick and flew across his goal to deny the Spaniard in the second half and preserve the visitors' one-goal lead.
A late point-blank save from Emmanuel Adebayor - Fabianski was unaware the Togolese was offside - and assured handling throughout capped a rock-solid display from the Pole and Wenger was quick to praise his keeper after the match.
"From game to game he shows what we see in training," said the manager.
"Sometimes in our job you have to be steady and fight against opinions. It's easier for you when you know the player has the talent and I believe he has the talent."
Manuel Almunia's imminent return from an elbow injury will give Wenger a selection headache but he admits that it would be hard to drop Fabianski on current form.
"I never say that definitely [that Fabianski will stay in the team] because you always want the freedom to change when it is needed," said the Frenchman. "But at the moment looking at his performances you can absolutely not fault him at all."Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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Friday, September 28, 2012
The League Cup, in its numerous 'sponsor' formats, has always held a special place in my heart as a Gooner.
My supporting years mean I do remember the second half of the seventies and as a result our FA Cup victory over Man United in 1979 is my earliest recollection of trophy-winning success.
By the time April 1987 came around however, I was very much in my complex emotional and over-excitable teenage years! The League Cup semi-final victory over Spurs always makes me smile of course but the victory over Liverpool at Wembley, especially as massive underdogs, feels like the beginning of a marvellously successful Gooner journey for me personally.
I still own the same flat cap Kenny Sansom wore as he lifted the trophy that day but those memories were very much put to the back of my mind as I headed to London N5 for the latest chapter in our League Cup history on Wednesday night.
There is certainly a different kind of buzz around the streets on these particular occasions, a combination I feel of a 'cup night', definitely a degree of the unexpected and a large away following.
I also choose these games to try alternative locations to my season ticket and on this occasion my seat was up behind the home dug-out, a completely different view to my usual vantage point in the north-east corner of the stadium.
Coventry certainly didn't come to make up the numbers on the night and certainly held their own for much of the first half but with the number of attacking options we had on the pitch I couldn't help but feel extremely confident we would prove too strong in the end.
Olivier took his goal extremely well. Other than progressing to the next round that was arguably the most important aspect to come out of the night, subconsciously at least!
Once the Ox smashed in his goal and our second the game reached a stage where it was definitely a case of how many rather than if.
There is a phrase 'every goal is a good goal' and I do understand and believe that. We were fortunate on Wednesday to witness six (in fact seven if you take Coventry's consolation!) quite superb examples of the beautiful game at its best.
There is definitely a unity in our squad right now and we have made an extremely solid start. We all have to remember it is only a start however, and a week is an awful long time in football.
Chelsea come to the home of football next for what we all know is an extremely big test.
As always, off the pitch we can play our part.
Come on you mighty reds!
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Arsène Wenger makes 11 changes from the side that beat a Malaysia XI for Saturday's pre-season friendly against Hangzhou Greentown.
Team in full: Mannone, Sagna, Djourou, Squillaci, Traore, Rosicky, Frimpong, Nasri, Vela, Arshavin, Van PersieCopyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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March 5, 2014
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - With a 10-2 thrashing of La Salle Wednesday night, the No. 19 University of Tennessee baseball team completed a midweek sweep and improved to 12-0 on the year extending the team's best start in program history.
The Vols finished out their 12-game homestand to start the 2014 season undefeated, outscoring their opponents 103-31 during that stretch. La Salle fell to 1-11 in 2014 with the loss.
For the second night in a row, 21 Vols saw action during the game led by Nick Senzel who was 1-for-2 on the night with a bases-clearing three-RBI double and two runs scored.
Nine Vols walked on the night led by Scott Price and Johnny Youngblood who had two each. Youngblood came around to score on both free passes.
Bret Marks picked up his first win of the season in three complete innings allowing just one hit, and striking out two.
Tennessee got on the board first tallying three runs on no hits. The Vols took advantage of walks and La Salle miscues in the bottom of the second. Senzel started the inning off with a walk, stole second and advanced to third on a wild pitch.
After Vincent Jackson drew another walk, the speedster drew an errant throw from La Salle's starting pitcher Jorge Jimenez as he was going for second and he moved all the way to third on the failed pickoff, while Senzel came across for the first run of the night. Jackson immediately came home on a wild pitch during Taylor Smart's at bat.
Smart drew the Vols' third walk of the inning, moving up to second on a balk and immediately took off for third reaching within 90 feet of home plate before a pitch was even thrown in Tyler Schultz' at bat. Smart then came home on a deep sacrifice fly by Schultz to left field.
The Vols added to their lead in the fifth inning tacking five more on the board. Youngblood started things off with a walk, used a delayed steal to reach second, advanced to third on an errant throw to centerfield by La Salle's catcher and scored on a single by Price.
Price moved up to second on a sacrifice bunt by A.J. Simcox and was joined on the basepaths by Will Maddox who walked, La Salle's sixth walk surrendered on the night. Christin Stewart loaded the bases after a catcher's interference call and Senzel cleared them on a double to left centerfield.
Senzel advanced to third on a groundout to the pitcher and crossed the plate as Smart reached on an infield single to short to give UT an 8-0 lead after five complete.
La Salle got two back in the next half inning using three-straight hits, a single up the middle, a triple to right center and a single to center to bring it within six but the Vols' added one more in the bottom of the eighth for an even 10 runs.
Tennessee takes its nation leading 13-game win streak, dating back to the end of 2013 into Tempe, Ariz., this weekend for a three-game stretch at #24 Arizona State, UT's first road trip of the season.


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I am selling my 1976 Audi Fox. It is a four door, manual shift with sunroof. I bought this car to save it from getting into the wrong hands. It had been off the road for 22 years. I spent time and cleaned the gas tank and the fuel injection system. It now runs and drives. I bought this car from the original owner. It only has 41k miles on it. Everything is in pretty decent condition. The seals and weather stripping are all in great shape. I put the rims and tires on that I had around. I have the original wheels too. The car has a functioning sunroof that does not leak. Overall the car is in really good shape, It could use seat cover or the seats need to be reupholstered. I have owned this car for a year or so. I have too many projects and I would rather see someone drive it then let it sit. These cars are pretty rare and this is a really nice one. The car is located in Fort Collins CO. I am happy to help with shipping.
Hard to say what these cars are worth. I want to see it go to a good home and I would like it to be a good deal for both parties. So lets say $2400 or best offer.
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Miller: Embracing Obamacare
March 26, 2012
This is indeed a big week for the Affordable Care Act, aka "Obamacare." The stakes are high, the rhetoric on both sides even higher and all eyes are on the Supreme Court. One hopes the Court stands by legal precedent and rejects the challenges to the Act's Constitutionality, but in these days of a highly partisan court driven by right-wing idealogues ("Citizens United," anyone?), nothing is for certain.
It's a thorny issue, no doubt, compounded by the complexity of the Act itself. Does anyone really understand enough about all it entails to say for sure whether it's all good, all bad or something in between? I lay no such claim, but I will note a few things I really like about Obamacare – things that make me cringe in anger when I hear people like Mitt Romney say the first thing he'd do in the unlikely event he becomes president is kill the whole thing.
> For starters, as the parent of grown-up children trying to make their way in a tough landscape of outrageously high college tuitions and an uncertain job market, I'm quite pleased to be able to now keep them under the protection of my health insurance until they're 26. Any politician suggesting they'd like to remove that benefit does so at at the risk of angering parents regardless of their political affiliation.
> It's a good thing that, finally, insurance companies can't screw people at will, be it because they have a "pre-existing condition," have maxed-out their benefits due to a terrible illness or in any of the other sinister and creative ways the industry has found to deny coverage over the years.
> When you're paying something like $10,000 a year in health-care costs for a family, it's good to know that, at minimum, you can have some things included in all that, such as preventative care, birth control, cancer screenings, EKGs and the like.
Another thing I like – and which is related to what the Supreme Court is confronting this week – is the mandate that everyone pay into the system. This, of course, is a signature Republican idea promoted in the past by the very conservative think tanks and politicians that now decry the mandate for clearly partisan and political reasons. But think about it: Everyone needs health care, so why should I have to pay higher premiums and costs because some segment of the population is getting it for free? That sure sounds like a "personal responsibility" issue Republicans are usually behind, but again, due to politics, not this time. As it relates to the argument over the Constitution's Commerce Clause, I'll leave the best summation to noted legal scholar Jeffrey Toobin, writing in The New Yorker this week:
"The main argument that opponents of the health-care law have come up with is that the mandate regulates economic inactivity-i.e., not buying insurance-and the Commerce Clause allows only the regulation of economic activity. In the first appellate review of the law, last summer, the Sixth Circuit demolished that argument. The court pointed out that there are two unique characteristics of the market for health care: "(1) virtually everyone requires health care services at some unpredictable point; and (2) individuals receive health care services regardless of ability to pay." Thus, there was no such thing as 'inactivity' in the health-care market; everyone participates, even if he or she chooses not to buy insurance. Indeed, the choice to forgo insurance imposes a direct cost on the taxpayers, who wind up footing the bill. Those choices by consumers, especially in the aggregate, represent an economic matter that Congress may decide to regulate."
Again, sounds like something your typical Republican would get behind (i.e., not tolerating freeloaders), but again, not in this case.
As Mr. Liddick points out in his column, we have a lot to fear from the outcome in this case, but only if the Court determines that something clearly Constitutional is not, and exposes itself yet again as a judicial body more concerned with partisan gamesmanship than an objective interpretation of the rule of law. By June or so, we'll know if the Court has managed to salvage its damaged credibility by allowing the Affordable Care Act to proceed as planned.
Summit Daily editor Alex Miller can be reached at email@example.com or (970) 668-4618.


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'Ruff got the Sabres to one Stanley Cup final. He has been in the playoffs six of his 11 seasons but has missed five of the last seven. In a league that changes coaches like you change socks, there have been seven since the current season began. How does Ruff become so bulletproof?'
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'The 6'2 winger scored eight goals and 13 assists in 44 games with Cologne of the German Elite League. He projected as a played that can navigate the wall and is a strong skater. He was the only German taken in the 2005 draft.'
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After successfully making it through LFD's rigorous hiring process, new hire orientation, and a year long probation period that includes multiple skills, physical abilities, and knowledge assessments, Firefighters Daniel Ivancevich and Alex Sanchez celebrated their transition from probationary to regular firefighters in the company of fellow firefighters and family in a ceremony held February 11, 2014.
The ceremony marked the Firefighter's successful completion of the Personal Qualification Standards that the department uses to vet candidates. This probationary period is designed to ensure that new additions live up to the department's standards and are cut out for this difficult line of work.
Assistant Chief Rick Hartzog presented both Firefighters with black helmets to replace the yellow ones all new rookie firefighters receive for their first year. The yellow helmets are used to easily identify new firefighters on a fire scene to the other more experienced firefighters and officers.
Both Daniel and Alex were joined by their families and crew mates to mark this important moment in their careers with LFD.
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Expert recommendations for the best places to eat in four price ranges: budget ($), moderate ($$), expensive ($$$), and luxury ($$$$)
Ashwaq Cafeteria
The local spot to relax after a Gold Souq shopping raid. Tangy lamb or garlicky chicken shawarma; fresh juices (mango is a must); alfresco people-watching. Corner of Al Soorand Sikkat al Khail Streets, Deira. No telephone.
Basta Art Café
"A tranquil courtyard with leafy trees; one of the city's favorite lunch spots."—James Brennan, food editor, Time Out Dubai. Elegant, old wind-tower building; fresh, light menu; tasty salads such as haloumi, asparagus, and greens. Try their refreshing "Basta Special" (lime and mint juice). Al Fahidi Street, Bastakiya; tel. 971 4 353 5071.
Almaz by Momo
"Chic yet unpretentious, the most memorable merguez tagine (spicy sausage dish)."—Claire Malcolm, editor, Concierge magazine. Run by Mourad "Momo" Mazouz (owner of Momo and Sketch restaurants in London); tasty mezes (starters) and amazing exotic "mocktails"; elegant restaurant, casual funky "salon," and atmospheric shisha (water-pipe) café. Harvey Nichols, Mall of the Emirates, Sheikh Zayed Road; tel. 971 4 409 8877. www.malloftheemirates.com
Emporio Armani Cafè Dubai
Modish, low-lit eatery; creative reinventions of classic Italian cuisine and beautiful presentation courtesy of chef Stefano Rutigliano. Regulars come for the authentic Italian pizzas. Close to swanky Harvey Nichols, it's popular with the hip post-shopping set. Mall of the Emirates, Sheikh Zayed Road; tel. 971 4 341 0591. www.malloftheemirates.com
Bastakiah Nights
"Definitely demand a rooftop table for unrivaled views of old Dubai by night."—Sarah Monaghan, author, DK Eyewitness Travel Top 10 Dubai. In a classic Bastakiya courtyard house with traditional decor; delicious Arabic food with several set menus. Sees tour groups by day, couples at night. No alcohol. Off Al Fahidi Street, Bastakiya; tel. 971 4 353 7772.
Noodle House
"Authentic flavors of Asia in Dubai."—executive chef Pierrick Cizeron, Le Méridien Dubai Beach Resort and Spa. Contemporary Southeast Asian cuisine served out of a busy open kitchen. Bench-style seating and shared tables; wines by the glass and Asian beers. Locals (including families) lineup at peak times. Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road; tel. 971 4 319 8088. www.jumeirahemiratestowers.com
"Upscale Arabic fare."—Claire Malcolm. Mouth-watering mezes and meat grills; an excellent live band and belly dancer make for an authentic Lebanese night out. Great for hungry groups. Grand Hyatt Dubai, Al Qataiyat Road, Bur Dubai; tel. 971 4 317 1234. www.dubai.grand.hyatt.com
Café Chic
"The chocolate soufflé is decadently rich."—Claire Malcolm. Elegant French restaurant overseen by Lyon's two-star Michelin chef Philippe Gauvreau. Expect inventive interpretations of French classics; faultless technique in the kitchen; well-drilled staff; informed wine list. Cigar bar. Le Méridien Dubai, Airport Road; tel. 971 4 217 0000. www.starwoodhotels.com
"The ultimate spot for a romantic dinner."—James Brennan. Serene watery setting; low-lit wooden decks appear to float between the tranquil gulf and gleaming pool. Adventurous menu of Euro-fusion with an Asian twist. Enjoy a pre- or post-dinner drink on the poolside deck. Arabian Court, One&Only Royal Mirage, Jumeirah; tel. 971 4 399 9999. www.oneandonlyresorts.com
"Feels like a Bollywood film set, be prepared to make a grand entrance."—Claire Malcolm. Tantalizing orange and purple interior, beaded curtains, and dramatic drapes matched by smooth Oriental fusion sound track. Sophisticated, spicy Euro-Indian fare; spot-on service. Arabian Court, One&Only Royal Mirage, Jumeirah; tel. 971 4 399 9999. www.oneandonlyresorts.com
Spectrum on One
"Great open kitchens featuring international cuisines."—Pierrick Cizeron. Labyrinthine eatery; eight open kitchens creating cuisines from India, Thailand, Japan, China, Europe, and the Middle East; seasonal menu, excellent service and good wines. Friday brunch (like a Western Sunday brunch) is legendary. The Fairmont Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road; tel. 971 4 332 5555. www.fairmont.com
"Try Michelin-starred chef Vineet Bhatia's stunning tandoori salmon starter."—James Brennan. Elegant Indian-accented space accessed by a dramatic circular walkway. Adventurous starters and more traditional main courses; charming staff; excellent wine list and decadent cocktails. Grosvenor House Dubai, West Marina Beach; tel. 971 4 399 8888. www.grosvenorhouse-dubai.com
A contemporary faux-classic restaurant design—backless baroque chairs, neon-lit Mayan relief, and kitsch chandeliers—is the setting for Richard Sandoval's Dubai vision of modern Mexican cuisine. Authentic flavors, delicate presentation, guacamole made tableside, romantic alfresco bar with sea views. Le Royal Méridien Dubai Beach Resort and Spa, Sheikh Zayed Road, Jumeirah; tel. 971 4 399 5555. www.leroyalmeridien-dubai.com
"Traditional Moroccan style, warm, charming, friendly; great Moroccan band."—Pierrick Cizeron. Faithful re-creations of Moroccan classics served in opulent Marrakech-inspired space; costumed waiters spontaneously break out clapping to the band. Order the mint tea and get your camera out. The Palace, One&Only Royal Mirage, Jumeirah; tel. 971 4 399 9999. www.oneandonlyresorts.com
"One of the greatest fine dining experiences in Dubai."—Pierrick Cizeron. Superstar chef Gordon Ramsay's first foray outside England still impresses; French technique, sublime ingredients, immaculate presentation, and informed service. One of Dubai's few qualified sommeliers oversees the city's most impressive wine list. Hilton Dubai Creek, Beniyas Road, Deira; tel. 971 4 227 1111.
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Taking to the sea for her latest photo shoot, Miranda Cosgrove shared her stage time with a group of dolphins in order to raise awareness for the dangers of offshore drilling.
Boating down to the Bahamas on Friday (March 7), the "iCarly" starlet wants to protect marine life from the threat of seismic airgun blasts in the Atlantic Ocean, which preclude offshore drilling.
Stepping out to support education, stars flocked to the STARS 2013 Benefit Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Wednesday (October 23).
Hosted by Ed Helms, the evening supported the Fulfillment Fund, which empowers educationally and economically underserved students
It's hard to believe that it's already been a decade since "The School of Rock" hit theaters, and last night (August 29) Miranda Cosgrove and Jack Black helped to celebrate the film's 10-year reunion.
The "Shallow Hal" star and the "iCarly" cutie looked to be having a blast as they mingled at the Austin Film Society-hosted shindig with Kevin Clark, Rebecca Brown, Mike White and Richard Linklater.
Taking in a fun summer concert, lots of celebs headed to the Bruno Mars show at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday night (July 27).
Stepping out for some media duties, Miranda Cosgrove showed up at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City this morning (July 1).
Equipped with her killer smile, the "iCarly" cutie was in the house for an interview on the "Today" show, looking lovely in a white blouse/black skirt combo with ShopBevel.com bangles and a ring.
Hoping for a big summer blockbuster, the cast of "Despicable Me 2" headed to the premiere in Universal City, California on Saturday (June 22).
Stepping out to support the family flick were Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove, Steve Coogan, Ken Jeong, and the film's composer, Pharrell Williams.
Though you may not be able to tell by looking at her, Miranda Cosgrove says she was "disfigured and disabled" after a 2011 tour bus accident and has filed a lawsuit.
The "iCarly" star was in Illinois with five other passengers when the bus hit an overturned tractor-trailer on the highway.
Showing some love to their English fans, Steve Carell and Miranda Cosgrove attended a photocall for their new flick "Despicable Me 2" in London this morning (June 19).
The "Date Night" hunk and his "iCarly" cohort looked to be in good spirits as they posed alongside some of their animated characters at the Tower Bridge.