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What do you guys think of this idea? I think Envato users should be able to rate items that they haven't purchased. Now, I am thinking specifically of AudioJungle songs. I don't think you need to purchase a song to tell if it is good or not.
When I say this I actually have a certain rating system in mind. Something like the thumbs up, thumbs, down thing on Youtube. It's probably not even necessary to have the thumbs down. I think the 5-star rating system is problematic personallly, but this could even be done as a seperate rating system. The rating outcome could even be hidden and just used by Envato internally as I explain below.
Personally I just want a way to give some recognition to good work when I see it even if I don't care to purchase it for myself, and I think others might like to do the same. I come across a lot of good stuff with zero purchases and I think it is a shame.
I see this as a benefit to Envato and its customers because it would be a way to highlight good work without Envato employees having to spend time on it. If the website used these ratings on a Featured page or something then it would give customers a way to find good music that hasn't been used a lot yet. With the Popular Files section, all you do is promote songs that have already been downloaded and used a bunch. Customers should be able to find fresh tracks easily so they can have more originality in their work.
What do you think? Would you bother +1-ing other peoples work? Do you see the advantages of this for customers?
I usually just leave a comment if I really like someones work. Not a bad idea though!
Nice idea. Though I think a community thumbs up would be enough. On top of that, implement a search option with highest thumbs up + last week/month might work.
Agree with you! This system would be much better than 5 stars.
Yeah I comment sometimes, but thumbs up is easier and "most commented" isn't a sort option or a great way to identify good music. Lots of comments doesn't necessarily mean lots of people like the song.
I was thinking a bit more and I wonder if this would lead to silliness like people creating extra accounts to rate up their own work or having groups of people conspiring to thumbs up each other's work. We don't want that…
I totally agree with this sentiment! I JUST commented on one of Pinkzebra's tracks that i thought was real nice and I mentioned that I was surprised that it had no sales. I then said there should be a rating system to 'promote' good tracks, even ones with no sales, to give them exposure. Thumbs up would be a good way People could come to the site and find this as a category ie under 'promising releases' or 'have you heard these yet' or whatever. I think it would be a real good feature
Anybody in site admin want to comment?
And then you get people making dozens of new accounts only for the purpose of voting their songs…
urbazon,agree! It will be new problem. But Idea is great:)
But voting option can be only for darkred paw owners or higher:) Than new accounts problem will be gone:)
As a new user of Audio Jungle, I fully agree with MD9 's idea of a thumbs-up system. I'm a buyer, and one of the first things I noticed is just how long it can take to find something, with reasonably good quality, that I'm looking for. To save myself some time, I used the order by Sales filter, but as already mentioned that just results in the audio files that other people have bought. There's a lot of really good stuff I've come across without any purchases and that's a shame.
I know there's good stuff in there with no sales, but finding it is extremely time consuming. For example, I spent this entire past weekend sifting through thousands of files to ultimate find 5 or 6 files I ended up buying.
Very good suggestion, MD9 . Thumbs up
Indeed it is a very good idea, because the rating of the stars is outdated and only leads to monopoly, as the old search engine. It is long past time to change the site. +100500 A new deal with bogus accounts, and simply support the site very easy to deal with it may be, for example, ip and many other ways.


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Joey Jordison: 'I did not quit Slipknot'
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Joey Jordison is speaking out for the first time about his departure from Slipknot, and it seems the split wasn't as amicably as fans might have thought. The drummer posted a message on Facebook Wednesday explaining that he never quit the band.
In fact, he said the news of his exit "shocked and blindsided" him just as much as it did fans. Jordison was one of the only two original Slipknot members still with the band, and he says he would never abandon the group or the fans.
But like Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor, Jordison says he can't talk about any of the details just yet. Taylor said a few weeks ago that there are a lot of things going on in the background that fans don't know about, but he chose to stay tight-lipped to "protect" both Slipknot and Jordison.
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Red birthmarks are skin markings created by colored, blood vessels close to the surface of the skin. They develop before or shortly after birth.
Strawberry mark; Vascular skin changes; Angioma cavernosum; Capillary hemangioma; Hemangioma simplex
There are two main categories of birthmarks.
Hemangiomas are a common vascular birthmark. Their cause is unknown. The color results from the development of blood vessels at the site.
Strawberry hemangiomas (strawberry mark, nevus vascularis, capillary hemangioma, hemangioma simplex) may develop several weeks after birth.
Cavernous hemangiomas (angioma cavernosum, cavernoma) are similar to strawberry hemangiomas but they are deeper.
Salmon patches (stork bites) are extremely common. They appear on 30-50% of newborns.
A port-wine stain is a flat hemangioma made of explanded blood capillaries (tiny blood vessels). Port wine stains on the face may be associated with Sturge-Weber syndrome.
The main symptoms include:
The different types of birthmark have their own appearance and typical location:
A health care provider should examine all birthmarks. Diagnosis is based on how the birthmark looks.
Tests to confirm deeper birthmarks include:
Many strawberry hemangiomas, cavernous hemangiomas, and salmon patches are temporary and do not need treatment.
The nevus flammeus type of hemangiomas may not need treatment unless it:
Most permanent birthmarks are not treated before a child reaches school age or the birthmark is causing symptoms. Port wine stains on the face are an exception. They should be treated at a young age to prevent emotional and social problems. A yellow pulsed-dye laser can be used.
Concealing cosmetics (such as Covermark) may hide permanent birthmarks.
Oral or injected cortisone may reduce the size of a hemangioma that is growing quickly and affecting vision or vital organs.
Other treatments for red birthmarks include:
Birthmarks rarely cause problems, other than changes in appearance. Many birthmarks go away on their own by the time a child is of school age, but some are permanent.
Strawberry hemangiomas usually grow quickly, stay the same size, and then go away. Most strawberry hemangiomas go away by the time the child is 9 years old. However, there may be some slight change in color or puckering of the skin where the birthmarks was.
Some cavernous hemangiomas go away on their own, usually as a child approaches school age.
Port wine stains are often permanent.
Salmon patches often fade as the infant grows. Patches on the back of the neck may not fade. They usually are not visible as hair grows.
Have your health care provider look at all birthmarks.
There is no known way to prevent birthmarks.
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'"Jerome has continued to improve as a player since we selected him [in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft]," Regier said. "His play in Rimouski this season demonstrates the offensive abilities that he possesses."'
Archives for 2011
Sabres ink Gauthier-Leduc to entry level contract
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks unsteady in goal in loss to Hamilton (Rochester D&C)
Dogs rebound to beat Americans 5-4 (Hamilton Spectator)
Amerks are everything Sabres should be (WGR-AM)
Amerks fall 5-4 to Hamilton to close out 2011 (Amerks.com)
Bulldogs down Amerks 5-4 (HamiltonBulldogs.com)
In sports, high hopes and painful losses
'The Sabres lose to the Flyers in the playoffs. Buffalo had a 3-2 lead entering Game Six of its first-round playoff series with Philadelphia. The Sabres were at home. They were facing the Flyers' third-string goalie. If you are the Sabres, you have to win that game.'
Following Vanek's example may cure Sabres' scoring woes
'"We've got to find ways for other guys to score," right wing Brad Boyes said Thursday in SkateQuest, 20 miles from the capital. "We've got the same guys scoring every game. You're not going to win relying on two guys. You look at the lineup, a lot of guys have history, but that doesn't do anything right now."'
Thrills in NHL turn extinct
'Watching an NHL game is like attending an archeeological dig.'
Gragnani gains insight from press box
'"The game from on top looks like the easiest game," the Sabres' defenseman said Thursday. "Everyone can play the game from up there, so you just try to watch, try to pick up a couple things that when you're on the ice you can't see."'
Sabres healing slowly, look to climb standings
'"It gives you a little bit of confidence, seeing guys that have been around, that have been successful in this league and have been a big part of this team for a while now getting back in the lineup." Buffalo captain Jason Pominville said. "Hopefully they can give us an extra spark and help our team out because we've got to get on a roll."'
Friday's Washington Coverage
Sabres healing slowly, look to climb standings (Washington Times)
Capitals seeking a little payback (Washington Examiner)
Buffalo (17-16-3) at Washington (18-15-2) (AP)
Buffalo Sabres (17-16-3) at Washington Capitals (18-15-2) (The Sports Network)
Caps look to avenge earlier losses to Sabres (NHL.com)
Caps Seek Better Results vs. Buffalo (WashingtonCaps.com)
Sabres Skate Without Sekera
'Head Coach Lindy Ruff says that Sekera will be out for awhile with an upper-body injury and that Marc-Andre Gragnani will take his place in the line-up. Buffalo will not call anyone up from Rochester at this time.'
Are the Sabres unlucky?
'Lindy Ruff isn't a firm believer that they're lucky, "On a consistent front, you've got to earn your breaks. You've got to create enough that they start going your way. You can look at all the posts we hit at home and Pommer's off the post last night, if you're consistently creating those opportunities, they start going your way. You've got to be able to create them game in, game out. A game like last night which I'd call it even, you could say they won on breaks, but I don't think so. We've got to tip the table our way. It's got to be a 60/40 or 70/30 when it comes to the type of chances and the type of breaks you get in a game."'
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks feeling confident (Rochester D&C)
Amerks host Bulldogs on Friday to close out December (Amerks.com)
Sabres spin their wheels against Brodeur
'"Obviously, we know we've got to put a streak together, but you get down, 3-0, it's tough to win games," Sabres left wing Thomas Vanek said. "Overall, I thought we played good, but we're not in a position where good is going to win games."'
Gerbe stays upbeat during recovery
'"I had a better understanding with this one," said Gerbe, who also suffered a concussion in December 2008. "I had one three years ago, and I learned from that. Things I did then, I didn't do now. Just little things differently to help."'
Thursday's New Jersey Coverage
Doctor's orders: Devils play complete game (New York Post)
Devils' Petr Sykora scores twice in 3-1 win over Buffalo Sabres (Newark Star Ledger)
Petr Sykora, with two goals, happy Devils bounced back from loss (Newark Star Ledger)
Devils' Anton Volchenkov modest after scoring three points in two games (Newark Star Ledger)
Sykora scores twice, Devils protect the lead in the third period in a victory over Sabres (Bergen Record)
Tallinder's back is better (Bergen Record)
Devils 3, Sabres 1 (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Photo gallery (NewJerseyDevils.com)
Photo gallery (Sabres.com)
Photo gallery (AP)
Photo gallery (WGRZ-TV)
Sykora's 2 goals lead Devils over Sabres 3-1
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It's a revolving door in jail for the men in Jenelle Evans' life. She sure can pick a winner when it comes to finding a guy in her life. Her current husband just bailed himself out of jail on his latest drug arrest. Meanwhile, her soon to be baby daddy just checked into jail for 30 days after the judge hearing his case sentenced the loser to 30 days after he was busted driving on a suspended license. His license had been suspended after he picked up his third DUI arrest. Meanwhile, MTV decided they really can't do without more Teen Mom 2 has decided to throw Jenelle a bone and will be paying her for more episodes which she can use for her booze, drugs and bailing her loved ones out of jail. Presumably she might even buy her new child a thing or two before losing custody to her mom or someone else who actually cares about something other than fame.
It is going to be really interesting to see what happens to Jenelle, when MTV does decide to finally cut off her income stream. Most of the other moms in her season have handled their lives the right way and seem to be completely normal. I feel for Jenelle's kids. Not only the one she has and is about to have, but probably the ones she has in the future to try and keep her 15 minutes going as long as possible.


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I'm not sure that I'm on the right forum, but I just bleached my hair yesterday and I made a huge mistake, this is the third time this week. I wanted to use a certain color blue and I have naturally black hair. After bleaching, my hair the lady time, I applied the blue and it looks great! Unfortunately now it's breaking like crazy and feeling really rough. I tried to sleep with conditioner in my hair last night After I bleached and colored. It helped a little, but what can I do to fix this. I know I made a huge mistake, now I need to fix it.


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Thread: feeding to a 3 years old child
10th September 2012 12:26 PM #1
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feeding to a 3 years old child
I am a mum of three child, My oldest child is about three years old and still feeding on milk. I have often tried, she take interest in solid food but she always prefer milk rather than other food. Please tell me, how I lead her for solid food.
14th September 2012 03:49 AM #2
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Breastmilk or dairy? If it is breast milk, I would not be too concerned. I would just keep offering. If it is dairy milk or formula, than I would try switching to a low-fat version and if she is still drinking from a bottle, try switching her to a regular cup. This way she isn't filling up on liquids.
Best of luck!
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Angela had a good suggestion, to be sure that your 3 year old is only drinking milk from a cup (no sippy lid, just the cup). This may slow down her consumption a bit.
You'll also want to be sure you are not offering any flavored milk like chocolate milk or strawberry milk. If the milk is full of sugar (which is addictive in nature) your daughter will crave it and may choose it over more healthy foods.
I would not recommend low fat dairy for children (or for adults for that matter). Full fat, raw milk and cheese are a healthier choice, according to Dr. Mercola's article that discusses why you need to avoid low fat milk and cheese.
I would suggest taking your daughter completely off of milk for 2 days and offering her things like water, green smoothies, broth, soups, fruit, juice, steamed vegetables, high quality protein like chicken, beef and eggs, and a little rice (not too much grains because simple carbohydrates like white bread, biscuits, cookies, etc. will turn to sugar very quickly in the body and fill her full of calories that have very little nutrition).
You can also try offering her healthy foods when she asks for milk or when she shows signs of being hungry. You can always say, "when you eat your food, then you may have a glass of milk". The milk becomes the supplement, not the main meal. I would also encourage you to only give her milk once a day.
Often parents find that it is just a lot easier on them to offer milk throughout the day without preparing healthy meals for the child. I understand this, but I've also seen many children who predominantly drink milk and eat biscuits who are overweight - even children who are 1 and 2 years old.
Please post back with any questions you have or any other thoughts you may have. I had 2 children who were very sensitive to cow milk products. One didn't have any cow milk at all from the time I weaned him until I could find a good source of raw goat milk, and he did just fine. Once I found the raw goat milk, he would only have it on his cereal - he would not drink glasses of milk. It's simply not needed after about 2 years of age.
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Penn-Dartmouth Box Score (pdf)
Hanover, N.H. -Behind a masterful performance from Susan Stuecheli, the Penn volleyball team had little trouble on Friday night, needing less than 90 minutes to dispatch Dartmouth, 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-18). Stuecheli had a match-high 13 kills and hit .706 on the night. Alex Caldwell was one of three Quakers with six kills and added a team-high 12 assists. Dani Shepherd was the only player in the entire match to reach double-figures in digs with 18.
If there was a set where Penn (6-7, 1-1 Ivy) seemed to struggle, it was the first. Dartmouth actually had four more kills and assists than the Quakers in the set, and outhit Penn .154 to .118. So where did the Red and Blue find the points they needed? Four Quaker aces in the set combined with five serve errors from the Big Green more than made up for any offensive differential between the teams. Emma White started the match off with an ace on the first point, and after Stuecheli's only kill of the first set forced a Dartmouth timeout with Penn in the lead at 21-19, Meghan Connolly came out of the break in action with back-to-back aces to put the Quakers firmly in command. The final ace of the set came courtesy of Ronnie Bither to close the set out at 25-20.
The Penn attack began to click in the second set and Stuecheli was right in the middle of it. The junior middle blocker ran off all of her 13 kills on her final 13 attacks of the night, including six in both the second and third sets. After Dartmouth tied the set at 1-1, Stuecheli's first kill of the set gave Penn a 2-1 lead that would expand to 5-1 after a kill from Kristen Etterbeek, a Big Green attack error and another Stuecheli kill. Dartmouth would get no closer than three points the rest of the way and the Quakers cruised into the locker room, up 2-0 after a 25-15 win.
With the score tied 3-3 in the third set, a 6-0 run from Penn put the team in a great position. Despite the early hole they were in, the Big Green battled back, closing to within a point on three occasions but never finding a way to tie it up. With the score at 19-17 in favor of the Quakers, a 5-0 run was the dagger they needed to pull away for the sweep. Stuecheli and White had kills in that stretch, while an ace from Shepherd and a pair of blocks involving Amanda Pacheco put the match out of reach.
While no doubt an important win, Penn's work is far from over. The Quakers meet Harvard (3-10, 0-2 Ivy) tomorrow at 5 p.m. in Cambridge, Mass., looking to sweep their weekend up north and climb above .500 in the Ivy League standings.
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Barnes claimed Bush never called for withdrawing 12,000 troops from Korea
Weekly Standard executive editor and FOX News Channel co-host Fred Barnes [1] falsely claimed that President George W. Bush never proposed withdrawing some 12,000 troops from Korea -- after Barnes himself admitted that he thought the withdrawal was a bad idea.
"I would prefer to keep the 12,000 troops there, but I don't know that the Bush administration has announced that it is taking 12,000 troops out of Korea," Barnes said on the August 18 edition of FOX News Channel's Special Report with Brit Hume [2]. Moments later, he made the assertion more forcefully, saying that Bush "hasn't announced the 12,000 troops are coming out of Korea." His claim contradicted reports by the Associated Press [3], The New York Times [4], The Washington Post [5], and The Boston Globe [6].
When Roll Call executive editor (and Barnes's FOX News Channel co-host) Morton M. Kondracke [7] criticized Bush's plan, saying, "for Bush to announce it [troop withdrawal from Korea] in a campaign speech without a lot of predicate about it, or justification or anything else, at the very time of negotiations [with North Korea] does indicate weakness," Barnes rushed to Bush's defense:
BARNES: He hasn't announced the 12,000 troops are coming out of Korea.
KONDRACKE: OK. Well, that's what's understood.
BARNES: No. No. You said he announced it! He has not announced that! That is just not true.
KONDRACKE: The Pentagon has background to that effect.
While Bush himself did not identify specific numbers of troops in his August 16 speech [8] at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) annual National Convention -- in which he outlined the redeployment proposal in broad terms -- administration officials have confirmed this figure in more detailed discussions of the proposal, including an August 16 background briefing [9] by military and Defense Department officials. In fact, as far back as June 9, an Armed Forces Press Service article [9] cited a statement by Deputy Defense Undersecretary for Asian and Pacific Affairs Richard Lawless confirming the same figure.
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In just over two decades Niger has cut its rate of infant mortality in half, highlighting the benefits of universal free health care for children and pregnant women. Since the mid-1990s, the Niger government has been committed to universal access to basic health care for women and children, focusing on measures to reduce deaths from malaria, diarrhea and measles. That effort has paid off. According to a study in the British medical journal The Lancet, Niger improved from 226 deaths per 1,000 live births in 1998 to 128 deaths in 2009. In addition, after receiving a better diet with vitamin A supplements, regular treatment for illnesses and vaccinations, the number of children aged 24 to 35 months with rickets and growth disorders was also reduced. Much work remains, however. According to Unicef, in 2012 Niger recorded the highest number of malnourished children in the Sahel region. More than 330,000 children under 5 years of age are at risk of malnutrition. In the region, heavy drought and rising food prices have left more than 18 million people suffering from hunger.
Infant Mortality Down?
This article also appeared in print, under the headline "Infant Mortality Down?," in the October 22, 2012 issue.


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Ear dischargeDrainage from the ear; Otorrhea; Ear bleeding; Bleeding from ear
Ear discharge is drainage of blood, ear wax, pus, or fluid from the ear.
Most of the time, any fluid leaking out of an ear is ear wax.
A ruptured eardrum can cause a white, slightly bloody, or yellow discharge from the ear. Dry crusted material on a child's pillow is often a sign of a ruptured eardrum. The eardrum may also bleed.
Causes of a ruptured eardrum include:
- Foreign object in the ear canal
- Injury from a blow to the head, foreign object, very loud noises, or sudden pressure changes (such as in airplanes)
- Inserting cotton-tipped swabs or other small objects into the ear
- Middle ear infection
Other causes of ear discharge include:
- Eczema and other skin irritations in the ear canal
- Swimmer's ear -- with symptoms such as itching, scaling, a red or moist ear canal, and pain that increases when you move the earlobe
Home Care
Caring for ear discharge at home depends on the cause.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
- The discharge is white, yellow, clear, or bloody.
- The discharge is the result of an injury.
- The discharge has lasted more than 5 days.
- There is severe pain.
- The discharge is associated with other symptoms, such as fever or headache.
- There is loss of hearing.
- There is redness or swelling coming out of the ear canal.
What to Expect at Your Office Visit
The health care provider will perform a physical examination and look inside the ears. You may be asked questions, such as:
- When did the ear drainage begin?
- What does it look like?
- How long has it lasted?
- Does it drain all the time or off-and-on?
- What other symptoms do you have (for example, fever, ear pain, headache)?
Thehealth care providermay take a sample of the ear drainage and send it to a lab for examination.
Thehealth care providermay recommend anti-inflammatory or antibiotic medicines, which are placed in the ear. Antibiotics may be given by mouth if a ruptured eardrum from an ear infection is causing the discharge.
Bauer Ca, Jenkins HA. Otologic symptoms and syndromes. In: Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al, eds. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier;2010:chap 156.
Guss J, ruckenstein MJ. Infections of the external ear. In: Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al, eds. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier;2010:chap 137.
House JC, Lee DJ. Topical therapies of external ear disorders. In: Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al, eds. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier;2010:chap 138.
O'Handley JG, Tobin EJ, Shah AR. Otorhinolaryngology. In: Rakel RE, ed. Textbook of Family Medicine. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 19.
Review Date: 8/30/2012
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, Medical Director and Director of Didactic Curriculum, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; and Seth Schwartz, MD, MPH, Otolaryngologist, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc.


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Boeing makes
deal with Ryanair
Boeing has signed an order for 175 single-aisle 737s, its biggest deal so far this year, from the European low-cost carrier Ryanair. The agreement is valued at $15.6 billion at current list prices. Analysts estimate that Ryanair probably paid closer to $40 million per jet instead of the $89.1 million as listed.
U.S. housing
construction up
U.S. builders started more homes in February, and permits for future construction rose at the fastest pace in 4½ years. The increases point to a housing recovery that is gaining strength. Builders broke ground on houses and apartments last month at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 917,000, the Commerce Department said Tuesday. That's up from 910,000 in January.
Retailers settle
over fur in clothes
Neiman Marcus, DrJays.com Inc. and Revolve Clothing have agreed to settle charges that they claimed certain products were made of "faux" fur when they actually contained real fur. The Federal Trade Commission said rabbit fur products actually were made of mink fur. The companies also failed to disclose the animal where the fur came from for three products a Burberry Outerwear jacket, a Stuart Weitzman ballerina flat shoe and an Alice + Olivia Kyah coat.
Walgreen earnings
up 11 percent
Deerfield, Ill.-based drugstore chain Walgreen Co. said its second-quarter earnings climbed 11 percent, helped by contributions from Alliance Boots, a business sale gain, and its new contract with Express Scripts Holding Co. Walgreen is also expanding its supply agreement with AmerisourceBergen Corp. through a 10-year deal.
Lego building
factory in China
Lego is building its first factory in China as part of a plan to move production closer to Asia, its fastest growing market. The Danish toy maker is investing at least 100 million euros ($130 million) in the new plant. Construction will start in 2014 and be operational in 2017. The factory will be located in Jiaxing, southwest of Shanghai.
Citigroup settles
with investors
Citigroup has agreed to pay $730 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that claimed investors were misled by the bank's disclosures when they purchased its debt and preferred stock. Citigroup denied the allegations and said it agreed to settle to get rid of further expenses and uncertainties that come with drawn-out litigation.
Feds investigate
leaks in Mercedes
Federal safety regulators are investigating reports of fuel leaks in about 250,000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class cars. The government says fuel may be leaking from the upper part of the gas tank and will determine if a recall is needed. The investigation affects vehicles from the 2003 to 2008 model years.


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Texas notes: Grichuk playing catch-up
Travs' All-Star outfielder trying to follow friend Trout to Majors
By Todd Traub / Special to MiLB.com | July 9, 2013 6:00 AM ET
Randal Grichuk was drafted ahead of Mike Trout in 2009. Since then, Grichuk's focus has been on catching up to his buddy.
The Angels took Grichuk out of high school in Rosenberg, Texas, with the 24th overall pick in the 2009 Draft, which was compensation for the Mets signing reliever Francisco Rodriguez. With the very next pick the Angels took Trout, who is six days older than Grichuk and, of course, has gone on to electrify fans with his leaping catches and his combination of speed and power.
Grichuk, who has battled injuries since turning pro, is now putting himself in position to join Trout in the Majors.
"I definitely look where he's at," Grichuk said. "I keep in touch with him in the offseason every now and then and watch him, keep up with him. He's a friend. I root for him."
Trout went from Double-A to the Majors in 2011 and enjoyed quick success, earning AL Rookie of the Year in 2012 and finishing second in MVP voting. For Grichuk, it's been a more of a slog as a series of thumb, wrist and knee injuries kept him from playing more than 64 games in any of his first three seasons.
"I was just unlucky," he said. "Sliding into third, I tore a ligament in my thumb. Sliding into second, I sprained a ligament. Just freakish things. I couldn't do anything about it really."
But the right-handed Grichuk had a healthy 2012, playing 135 games for the Inland Empire 66ers in the Class A Advanced California League. He hit .298 and had career highs with 18 home runs, 71 RBIs, 30 doubles and 16 stolen bases.
He also set a career high with 92 strikeouts, though it remains to be seen whether that's a consequence of increased appearances for Grichuk, who has not been plagued by strikeouts in his career but could still use more plate discipline, according to scouts.
"Last year I wanted to stay on the field for 135 games, 130 games and be an everyday guy," Grichuk said. "I'm very thankful I got to do it."
Grichuk, 6-foot-1, 195 pounds, has hit .246 with 58 strikeouts in 80 games entering Monday and continued to show power with a team-high 13 homers and 14 doubles to go along with six stolen bases. His numbers were good enough to earn him a Texas League All-Star nod, and he took part in the Home Run Derby in Northwest Arkansas last month.
"Being my first All-Star game, I'm definitely blessed and it's an honor," Grichuk said.
Grichuk also believes he's within striking distance of Los Angeles. And why not? He's seen it happen before.
"Trout got called up from Double-A," Grichuk said. "It's not that distant a goal. It's right there in reach. People say if you can hit in Double-A, you can hit in the big leagues. It's just going out there, having fun and trying to put up numbers and just seeing what the Angels think of me and seeing what they want to do with me."
In brief
Birthday bash: Preston Tucker, who leads the Minor Leagues with 79 RBIs between Corpus Christi and Class A Advanced Lancaster, celebrated his 23rd birthday Saturday with his first Double-A home run and a two-out, two-run triple in the ninth inning that lifted the Hooks to a 4-2 victory at Tulsa.
K-arlos: Carlos Pimentel recorded eight strikeouts to help Frisco end a three-game losing streak and beat Northwest Arkansas, 6-1, on Saturday. Pimentel improved to 8-2 and surpassed Thomas Diamond as Frisco's all-time strikeouts lead with 311.
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Justin Bieber is in Cuba.
The pop star, who went snowboarding and to a strip club in the days following a police raid on his house, has now surfaced on the island nation, puffing one of its famed cigars.
"I'm in Cuba I love Cubans," wrote Bieber on Instagram late on Tuesday, accompanied by a photo of him enjoying a smoke (see below).
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Rafters 11:00 - 3:00
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Students may give a 20-minute oral presentation, which begin at 11:20, with the last presentation beginning at 2:40. Students presenting power point presentations must use the computer in the assigned room and download their presentation between 8 - 11:00 on the date of the presentation.
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Students may create a poster displaying their project to be presented in the ballroom; posters should be approximately 3' x 4'. Students are asked to attend their poster when not in class; no student is expected or required to miss class to attend the showcase. Poster participants will be assigned a poster board space approximately 4 feet wide; the boards will be available between 8 - 11 on the date of the showcase and all poster displays must be set up before 11:00 AM; posters can be taken down at 3:00. The GIS lab and Printing Services print professional posters appropriate for the showcase, they request at least 5 working days and charge approximately $43; please contact the GIS lab in 326 Cina or email them at email@example.com or Printing Services in 125 KPlz or email them at email@example.com for more information. For those who do not have expense funds, please fill out the form found at: http://www.d.umn.edu/urop/ under Student Presentation Funding Request.
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We live in a cynical time, something that too often becomes abundantly clear each year when Thanksgiving shows up on the calendar.
Having just survived a dismal election campaign where candidates spent way too much time tearing each other apart with half-truths and lies, it would be easy to get the impression that our great country is in a downhill slide.
It seems as though every year, Black Friday shopping seems more important to many than stopping to give thanks. Too many stores seem to be opening on Thanksgiving, forcing their employees to work rather than to spend time expressing gratitude with their families.
We Americans complain a lot. Gas and food prices and taxes are too high. Our politicians don't represent us. Corporate America screws us over every chance it gets. We and those we support are always right and those who disagree with us are uninformed idiots.
So, this Thanksgiving, I would like to be, well, thankful.
I'm grateful for a loving wife who tolerates all my foibles, great parents, wonderful kids and grandchildren and a brother and sister who are not only my siblings but my best friends.
I love living in Utah. For all this place's quirks, and there are many of them, I've traveled the world and never been to a more beautiful place. There are more times than I can count when simply viewing the snow-capped Wasatch mountains or a sunset over the Great Salt Lake turned an ordinary commute into something inspiring.
I am thankful to The Tribune for employing me for more than 42 years, allowing me to experience our city, county, state, nation and the world in ways I never could have imagined. Even more important, my co-workers' passion for ethics and digging out the truth remain a daily inspiration.
I also thank readers who make some of my days with kind comments about something I have written and who, at other times, challenge me to think with their criticism. And what would any reporter or columnist be without sources willing to take the time to tell us their stories?
When I sit in the back of St. Ann's Church most Sundays trying in my own way to at least think about being a better person, I should give more thanks for living in a country where I can choose where and when to worship, or not go to services at all.
As a Catholic in predominantly Mormon Utah, I also am grateful for the many wonderful friends and neighbors I have met over the years who have accepted and respected me. I can only hope I've returned the favor to them.
My pets a crazy Labradoodle, a male cat, a shy female kitty and a noisy cockatiel brighten my day in untold ways.
On Thanksgiving Day in particular, I am thankful for the people who produce our food, be it the migrants who often work for pennies harvesting fruits and vegetables or the turkey growers or the farmers who labor long hours or the grocery store workers who always seem to have a smile and a kind word when I go through a checkout stand.
As flawed as our system of government can sometimes seem, it remains something for which to be thankful. That said, I would be a whole lot happier if those from opposing parties would try to work together occasionally for the good of the country instead of trying to win one for their party.
I'm grateful for good health, something I probably don't deserve and always take too much for granted. The ability to wake up each morning, grab a cup of coffee, read the paper and face a new, interesting challenge is certainly something to be celebrated.
While it might be easier to be a grumpy cynic, there is much to be thankful for on Thanksgiving.
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the funds on deposit in the Treasury of the United States to the credit of the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Tribes that were appropriated by the Act of May 20, 1959 (Public Law 86-30), to pay a judgment by the Indian Claims Commission for inadequate compensation for lands ceded by the Act of June 6, 1900 (31 Stat. 677), and the interest thereon, may be advanced or expended for any purpose that is authorized by the tribal governing body and approved by the Secretary of the Interior. Any part of such funds that may be distributed per capita to the members of the tribe shall not be subject to Federal or State income tax.
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Haven't got a chance to watch it yet but here is the link, I know quite a few people have been wanting to see it.
Haven't got a chance to watch it yet but here is the link, I know quite a few people have been wanting to see it.
Tanner vs. Terrell is free to watch on the UFC site if you, like me, get to that bit in the documentary and really want to watch that fight again.
I wouldn't have started writing if it wasn't for Evan Tanner.
Documentary is amazing; everything I thought it would be.
16-bit for life http://findingdyluck.blogspot.co.uk/
Thanks for posting it up...
the bullshit stops when the cage door locks!!! @prosystemsmma @Ryanwhitemma
Thanks a lot been waiting to watch this for what seem like ages!
Big thanks for the link.
No Prob.... Finally got to watch this last night, really brilliant, definitely worth the watch one of the better documentaries Ive seen
Finally just got round to watching it myself, well worth and hour and half of any MMA fans time!
I'm not the most tech savy so its probs me just being stupid but that link keeps asking me to download loads of crap before I can watch it, anyone have just a normal link to stream it straight from?
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Try here:
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Kagan: Supreme Court Hasn't 'Gotten to' Email
(NEWSER) – The next time the Supreme Court rules on a technical issue, you might want to think back to the conversation Elena Kagan had yesterday at Brown University. "The justices are not necessarily the most technologically sophisticated people," Kagan told the historian interviewing her, according to the AP. "The court hasn't really 'gotten to' email." Instead, the justices communicate via memos written on ancient-looking ivory paper, which are then hand-delivered by a "chambers aide."


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As Newman proved, a spark of inspiration can turn up in any meal or beverage.
I begin to observe that it sounds as if Sully is in microcosm what Newman himself…but that is as far as I get.
Doctors like Newman and Lown may be gaining a more prominent voice in the national conversation.
Newman and Jacqueline had three children by the time they divorced.
Newman left his first wife, with whom he had two daughters, to be with Woodward.
It was with a very slender strength that he returned the pressure of Newman's hand.
He took out one of the volumes of the Fathers that Newman had given him.
I cannot here argue the justice of this view of Newman's theories, though personally I think it just.
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Little Big Town Announce Fall Tour
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Little Big Town's Jimi Westbrook says he and his bandmates are "stoked" about their upcoming album, and "can't wait" to bring their new music to the stage. The country group has announced plans for "The Pain Killer Tour."
They'll launch the trek in Youngstown, Ohio on November 8th. Little Big Town will play shows in Atlanta, Denver, Detroit, and nine other cities before bringing the run to a close in Rockford, Illinois on December 13th.
The group has tapped Brett Eldredge and the Brothers Osborne to join them as openers.
Little Big Town's Pain Killer will arrive on October 21st. The album features the group's current single, "Day Drinking."
Little Big Town's "The Pain Killer Tour" dates
November 8 - Youngstown, Ohio, at the Covelli Centre
November 9 - Cincinnati, Ohio, at the Bank of Kentucky Center
November 13 - Roanoke, Virginia, at the Salem Civic Center
November 14 - Knoxville, Tennessee, at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum
November 15 - Atlanta, Georgia, at The Fox Theatre
November 20 - Denver, Colorado, at the 1st Bank Center
November 21 - Wichita, Kansas, at the Hartman Arena
November 22 - Dallas, Texas, at the Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie
December 4 - Detroit, Michigan, at the Masonic Temple Detroit
December 5 - Chicago, Illinois, at the Rosemont Theatre
December 6 - Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, at the Soaring Eagle (Brett Eldredge Only)
December 12 - Rochester, Minnesota, at the Mayo Civic Center Arena
December 13 - Rockford, Illinois, at the BMO Harris Bank Center
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An oil-production boom is delivering prosperity to pockets of the U.S., but in West Texas, the epicenter of activity, it is also bringing trouble in the form of surging electricity prices.
Many municipalities and businesses are bracing for big surcharges this year, after having been hit hard last summer, as energy use by oil drilling and production equipment outpaces the capacity of the region's power grid. State regulations largely...


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The Lakers Swimming and Diving coaching staff is starting an AAU/USA Dive club. The goal of the Laker Aquatics Dive Club is to provide a competitive and fun atmosphere for practices and competition.
It's new to the region.
"Some may not know about AAU and USA diving as we will be the only type of team in northwest Iowa," said Johnathan Jordan, Head Swim Coach. "The closest team is in Ames."
AAU is one of the largest non-profit volunteer sports organizations in the United States. They offer many different types of sport organizations. Their goal is to be a dedicated organization that promotes and develops amateur athletes and their physical fitness.
Laker Aquatics requires athletes to be at least the age of 10 along with being able to confidently swim in the deep end. With Laker Aquatics Dive Club athletes will be required to obtain an AAU athlete Membership with additional AAU insurance before they will be allowed to participate. These memberships are $16 per year.
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Laker Aquatics will be having an informational meeting on May 13 at 4p.m. at the Emmetsburg campus of Iowa Lakes Community College in room 800. Sorgea will be there to answer any questions and explain how practices will work. Athletes will be able to sign up at that time for practices which will start on May 20. There will be several practice times that divers will be able to choose from.
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Christmas shoppers arrested in Salem over parking space
That was the case Sunday afternoon when six people found themselves in handcuffs after a fight broke out over a parking spot at the Mall at Rockingham Park.
Six people from Lawrence, Mass., including a 16-year-old, were taken into custody and charged with disorderly conduct. They included the male teen, who will have his case heard in juvenile court, and Freedery Ledesma-Sosa, 21, Victor Pena, 18, Robert Hughes Jr., 18, Robert Hughes, 38, and Talecha Barthelmy, 24.
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1969 Chevrolet Camaro Yenko
- Stock #
- 133005
- Body Style
- Hardtop
- Engine
- Exterior Color
- Tuxedo Black
- Interior Color
- Ivory
- Miles
- 21158
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- 454 cubic inch V8 which creates 450 horsepower
- Correct 15 inch American Racing Torq Thrust D wheels
- Muncie M-20 4-speed transmission
- Tuxedo Black exterior paint with white Yenko decals
- 12 bolt Posi-traction rear end that's complete with 3.73 gears
- Correct Ivory interior
Don Yenko's story is the stuff of legends, and prices on authentic Yenko Chevrolets bear out his amazing legacy of high performance, factory-built horsepower. Of his creations, the Yenko Camaro is perhaps the most famous, setting the stage for the mighty COPO 427 and establishing the first generation F-body as one of the most vicious street-going pony cars ever created. But, in a market where investment grade metal and hobby cars are becoming increasingly polar, most enthusiasts don't care to drop six figures on something that's fit for red ropes and a climate controlled museum. Instead, the smart hobbyist who likes to actually drive and enjoy his classic, buys a well-done tribute like this freshly restored Tuxedo Black S/C. With a fully detailed big block under its hood, a correct Ivory interior, and exceptional attention to detail, it's the ultimate combination of heritage and fun. So, if you're one of the growing number of enthusiasts who's ready for a really well done Yenko tribute that's ready to rock, this '69 Camaro is exactly what you've been waiting for!
Beginning life as an authentic X44 striper which was covered in a tepid coat of GM code 65 Olympic Gold lacquer, this awesome F1 Camaro recently underwent a complete frame-off restoration that rebuilt or replaced every one of its parts. The car presently wears a slick coat of GM code 10 Tuxedo Black urethane that's accented by fresh white Yenko decals; and when you take one look down its sinister panels, you'll understand why virtually NO ONE misses its bland, original pigment. The restoration album that's included with the sale shows an extensive disassembly down to a bare body. From there, every panel was straightened, sanded, and then sanded some more until it was flat enough to calibrate scientific instruments. And finally, those panels were fully prepped and detailed for their spectacular finish. There's a ton of time wrapped up in putting it all back together properly, too, with excellent gaps all around and doors that open and close with no more than your fingertips. And the overall result is an exceptional muscle car which combines the best fundamentals of a classic style with an acute attention to detail.
As most of you already know, Yenko Camaros were not traditional Super Sport or Rally Sport cars. Instead, they were base model F1s that Don Yenko ordered in batches with various cosmetic trim and appearance upgrades. The exterior of this highly detailed tribute is most similar to the first batch of 50 COPO cars delivered to Yenko Chevrolet in mid-January 1969. At the front of the car, a stainless trimmed and gray painted grille hangs a blue bowtie emblem and modern halogen headlights above a showroom fresh chrome bumper, crystal clear parking lights and an optional D80 chin spoiler. At the top of that grille, a familiar "Camaro by Chevrolet" emblem fronts a functional ZL2 cowl induction hood which wears bright chrome "427" emblems. And a the sides of that grille, sculpted front fenders carry factory "Camaro" scripts above stylish red, white and blue "Yenko" emblems. At the top of the car, like-new glass is cleared by matte finished wipers, topped by fresh chrome drip rails and framed by dent-free stainless trim. And at the sides of the car, standard stainless rocker moldings and straight stainless wheel well trim perfectly complement traditional chrome door handles, a correct chrome driver's side mirror and Yenko optioned Rally Sport rear fender louvers. At the back of the car, an option D80 rear decklid spoiler aligns perfectly with fresh, professionally applied Yenko side stripes. And clear '69 Camaro exclusive tail lights illuminate a second showroom fresh chrome bumper which hangs below correctly placed "Yenko" and "427" emblems.
For many muscle car enthusiasts, nothing matches the mountainous torque of a stout big block V8; and there's no arguing that the lighter the car, the more entertaining the drive. Lift this well-done Yenko tribute's glossy black hood and you'll find a 454 cubic inch monster block which has been cleverly disguised to fool all but the most enlightened bowtie fans. At the top of the engine, air flows from a correct open element air cleaner which is adorned with a new 427 cross-flag decal, into a big Holley 4-barrel carburetor and a modern aluminum intake manifold. At the sides of that intake, spectacular chrome valve covers hang bright "Yenko S/C 427" decals above fully restored cast iron exhaust manifolds. And at the back of that intake, a rebuilt points distributor sends fire through fresh United Delphi Packard plug wires. Cooling is provided by a heavy duty radiator which sends water through reproduction GM hoses and fresh tower clamps. Compression comes courtesy of a 427 crankshaft which helps the big engine top out at 450 horsepower. And, during its highly detailed restoration, the car was equipped with power front disc brakes which are fed by a correctly detailed brake booster that's bolted to the left side of the firewall. Aesthetically, the satin black engine compartment is exceptionally clean, and thus far, hasn't even had the time to build up more than a thin layer of dust on its Chevy Orange block. All the car's correct paint daubs, chalk marks and decals are present and accounted for. And details like a correct smog pump, a reproduction Delco Energizer battery, a factory equipped windshield washer tank and a GM thermostat housing add the kind of finishing touches that'll make you want to pop the lid every time you park the car.
Not only does this cool Yenko tribute have a high power big block engine, it's also properly equipped with a Muncie M-20 4-speed manual transmission which spins a fresh 12 bolt Posi-traction rear end that packs stout 3.73 gears behind a trick, finned differential cover. That rear end hangs on restored leaf springs and brand new shocks which help give the car its crouching stance; and that transmission rides just behind a restored double A-arm front suspension which features authentic manual steering and upfitted power disc brakes. At the center of the car, a thrill inducing soundtrack roars through a fresh mandrel bent exhaust system which includes welded, dual chamber mufflers. And at the corners of the car, era correct 15 inch American Racing Torque Thrust D wheels wear a fresh set of 215/65 BF Goodrich Radial T/As. Even though the bottom of this Camaro has been professionally detailed to include a full set of factory accurate paint daubs, chalk marks and inspection stickers, its fully restored chassis is completely sorted and ready to hit the road. You know, we've had quite a few Yenko Camaro tributes come through our showroom, but few have been executed to this level of detail. Most guys just want the look and the 427, but whoever restored this car really went the extra mile!
Inside this awesome black F1 you'll find one of those rare instances where a car's interior perfectly mimics its exterior. As with its basecoat/clearcoat paint, the car's correct GM code 727 trim highlights a solid black base color with clean Ivory accents and bright finished details. On the floor, freshly installed black carpet anchors a full set of black lap belts, a full set of black rubber mats and a chrome Hurst shifter that's complete with a white cue ball knob. At the edges of that black carpet, Ivory seat covers appear to be brand new; and standard Ivory door panels hang clean armrests and pit-free chrome handles inside of pristine stainless trim and correct black "Camaro" emblems. At the top of the car, a tight black headliner stretches around a chrome trimmed dome lamp. And at the front of the car, a 1969 Camaro exclusive dash props a smooth and crack-free black pad above a rebuilt speedometer and a correct AM/FM radio. In so many of these restorations a Rosewood rimmed GM Rally wheel becomes standard equipment, so it's nice to see this car's rebuilt steering column proudly displaying its correct factory two spoke and bowtie branded horn button. And at the back of the cockpit, a fully restored trunk hangs correct decals over a full-size spare tire and a fresh houndstooth mat.
Included with the sale of this top-notch tribute is a small stack of restoration photos.
There's simply nothing like keying up a legendary muscle car. The sound, the feeling of the big engine's idle, and the relentless surge of torque as you power through every gear. With minimal modifications, big block Camaros were legitimate 12-second cars; and even in today's world of 600 horsepower Corvettes, they're performance is STILL impressive. If you're looking for a highly correct Yenko Camaro that's not too valuable to drive now and then, here's your chance!
- Year
- 1969
- Make
- Chevrolet
- Secondary Make
- n/a
- Model Name
- Camaro
- Secondary Model
- Yenko
- Vehicle Type
- Passenger Car
- Hobby Segment
- Muscle Car
- Mileage
- 21158
Engine / Transmission
- Engine Type
- Gasoline
- Engine Size
- Engine Number
- n/a
- Heads
- n/a
- Fuel Specification
- n/a
- Fuel Delivery System Type
- Single 4 Barrel
- Transmission Type
- 4 Speed Manual
- Transmission Spec
- Muncie M20
- Transmission Number
- n/a
- Entertainment System Type
- AM Radio
- Battery Location
- n/a
- Battery Shut Off
- n/a
- Battery Charger
- n/a
- Power Steering
- No
- Air Conditioning
- No
- Interior Color
- Ivory
- Seating Type
- Bucket
- Seat Material
- Vinyl
- Shifter Type
- Floor
- Center Console
- No
- Body Style
- Hardtop
- Doors
- 2
- Safe Body Color
- Tuxedo Black
- Paint Type
- n/a
- Stripes
- Yes
- Front Suspension Type
- Double A-arm
- Rear Suspension Type
- Leaf Spring
- Axle Specification
- 12 Bolt 3.73 Posi
- Front Wheel Specification
- n/a
- Rear Wheel Specification
- n/a
- Front Tire Specification
- Rear Tire Specification
- Front Brakes Specification
- Power Disc
- Rear Brakes Specification
- Drum
- Spare
- n/a
- Exhaust Type
- Dual Exhaust
- Muffler Type
- FlowMaster
- Restoration Status
- Restored
- Mileage Since Restoration
- n/a
- Awards Summary
- n/a
- Historical Documents Summary
- Restoration photos
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Since her run on the hit TV show "Top Chef" in 2008, Antonia Lofaso's life has been a whirlwind. She reappeared on the small screen to compete in the all-star edition and is currently the executive chef for Black Market Liquor Bar in Los Angeles. But last year her good luck began to waver when her mother, the very woman who incited her passion for cooking and helped hone her skills, was diagnosed with early onset heart disease. | » Recipes from Antonia Lofaso
"I think so many times we think that our parents are invincible and it's one of those things where you're seeing them kind of get older, and I'm only 36 years old, so to have that dynamic switch (is hard)," Lofaso says. "It's been sad to see that - someone being so strong and then needing a little bit of help."
Lofaso not only has been helping her mother deal with her diagnosis, but she has partnered with Campbell's Soup for its Address Your Heart campaign to help educate Americans on their risk of heart disease.
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in the U.S., with a new coronary event taking place about every 34 seconds, and a person dying from such an event every minute, according to the American Heart Association.
Lofaso was unaware of the prevalence of heart disease until her mother was diagnosed. She thought it was only an issue for overweight, inactive people, but with her mother's diagnosis she soon learned diet was also an important factor.
In fact, the AHA says less than 1 percent of American adults meet the definition of having an "ideal healthy diet," citing the need to reduce sodium and increase whole grains as the biggest challenges.
Dr. John Harold of Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute confirms that the first step for heart disease prevention is a heart-healthy diet, which includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, beans, high-fiber grains and olive oil.
Lofaso has her own tips on how to turn those heart-healthy foods into tasty dishes without sacrificing their value.
"I'm a huge believer in that food can taste good in general and I never close my eyes or boundaries to where good food comes from," Lofaso says.
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Cut precise curves with a router trammel
Whether you're building a frame for an arched opening, making curved brackets or fashioning arch-top casing, marking and cutting curves is part of the process. In this article, we'll show you several techniques and tips for marking, cutting and fine-tuning curves. Some methods are best suited for rough curves. Others are refined enough for furniture making. Choose the technique that works best for the project at hand.
This simple router trammel is easy to build and allows you to cut a perfect circle. For circles up to 6 ft. across, use a piece of 1/4-in. plywood, MDF or hardboard that's about 4 ft. long and at least as wide as your router base. Start by removing the base plate from your router and clamping it to one end of the trammel material. If you want your trammel to be stylish, trace around a coffee cup to make a nice-looking rounded end. Then draw tangent lines connecting the circles and cut the sides. If you don't care about looks, simply make a long rectangular trammel.
Trace around the base plate and use the mounting holes as a guide for drilling holes in the trammel (Photo 1). Cut out the trammel and drill a 1-1/2-in. hole in the center of the router end to clear the router bit. Countersink the mounting screw holes so the screw heads won't tear up your workpiece. Attach the router to the trammel with the base plate screws.
Screw the trammel to the workpiece, centering it on the circle you want to cut out. Mount a straight plunge-cutting bit in your router and set the router bit to cut about 3/8 in. deep for the first pass. A plunge router works best, but if you don't have one, hold the router above the wood and start it. Carefully plunge it into the wood and begin moving it counterclockwise around the circle (Photo 2). Complete the circle, then readjust the depth and make another pass until you cut all the way through.
Plastic wood template
Often you can simply "eyeball" the best curve for the job by bending a piece of wood and using it as a template. But variations in wood grain can result in inconsistent curves. Here's a tip to make this technique even better. Use plastic wood or a plastic molding instead. It bends very uniformly and yields near-perfect symmetrical curves. Azek, Fypon, Kleer and Versatex are several brands available at home centers. Choose a thickness that'll bend to the curve you need. For gradual bends or wide curves, use 3/4-in.-thick material. For tighter bends (those with a smaller radius), use a 1/2-in. x 1-1/4-in. plastic stop molding or something similar. Support the ends of the plastic wood with blocks attached to a strip of wood. Adjust the position of the blocks to change the curve.
Draw large curves with a giant compass
Grab any narrow board or strip of plywood and drill a few holes—voilà, instant compass. Drill a pencil-size hole a few inches from the end of the board. Then drill a screw-size hole at the pivot point. The distance between them should be the radius of the curve, if you know what that measurement is. Otherwise, just use the trial-and-error method, drilling a series of pivot holes until you can swing the trammel and draw the right-size arch. It's easy to draw parallel curves too. Just drill two pencil holes spaced the desired distance apart.
There's no limit to the size of the arch you can draw. If your plan calls for a 10-ft. radius, find a long stick and use the floor as your workbench.
Cut gradual curves with a circular saw
The first tool that comes to mind for cutting curves is a jigsaw, but if the curve is gradual, try a circular saw instead. It's surprisingly quick and easy to cut a smooth curve with a circular saw. This method is for cutting rough curves. Don't try to make furniture with this technique. The trick is to make sure the curve is gradual enough that the blade doesn't bind. If you try this method and the blade binds or starts to heat up and smoke, switch to the jigsaw. The thinner the material you're cutting, the sharper the curve can be. Set the blade depth so it barely projects through the bottom of the wood.
Stack and sand for matching parts
When you have several identical curved parts, the best way to sand them is to stack them and sand them all at once. You'll save time and the parts will all match perfectly. The wider surface keeps you from rounding off edges. If the parts require a lot of sanding, a belt sander is a good choice. If you don't have to remove much wood, try a random orbital sander. The key to success is to keep the sander moving at all times to avoid creating any flat spots. Check your progress by running your hand over the parts. Mark high spots with a pencil so you'll know where more sanding is needed.
Use a pattern and a router for irregular curves
When your plan calls for cutting curved parts and you need to make two or more, first shape and sand a perfect full-size pattern from a piece of 1/2-in. medium-density fiberboard. Then use a router with a top-bearing pattern bit to cut out the parts.
Here are a few tips for routing with a pattern bit. First, use the pattern to mark the shape. Then remove excess material by cutting about 1/4 to 1/8 in. outside the lines with a jigsaw or a band saw. Elevate the workpiece to avoid cutting into your workbench. We used Bench Cookies (available at rockler.com). But hot-melt glue and scraps of wood are another option. If you're cutting material that's thicker than the pattern bit is deep, cut as deep as you can. Then remove the pattern and use the part as the pattern to complete the cut.
Mark an arch with two sticks
Photo 1: Arch drawing set-up
Set up for arch drawing with two sticks. Drive nails at the ends of the baseline and at the height of the arch. Lay one stick across two height nails and lay the other from the center height to the end of the baseline. Connect the sticks with short pins or hot-melt glue.
Here's a quick way to draw an accurate curve if you know how wide and tall you want the arch to be. Let's say you want to draw an arch that's 3 ft. wide and 9 in. high. Drive two nails at the ends of the 3-ft. baseline. At the center of the baseline, draw a perpendicular line and make a mark 9 in. above the baseline. Drive a nail at the mark. At one end of the baseline, draw another perpendicular line and make another mark 9 in. above the baseline. Drive another nail at this mark. Photo 1 shows how to arrange and connect two sticks that you will use to draw the arch (Photo 2).


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(North Olmsted) - North Olmsted Police are looking for a driver in a deadly hit skip crash Thursday night.
15-year-old North Olmsted High School student Bruce-Malik Wayne Adams II was killed in an overnight hit-skip traffic incident in North Olmsted.
The accident was reported on Brookpark Road, between Great Northern Boulevard and Columbia Road, around 11:30 p.m. Thursday.
Adams was found in the eastbound lanes of Brookpark Road. The driver and car involved were not at the scene when police arrived.
Police closed Brookpark road in that area for awhile while they investigated the incident. The victim's name has not been released.
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Category: Special Event
Location: Law School Building, 2242
Cost: Free
Calendars: Wayne Law
Audience: Invite Only
This event involves a series of panel discussions and lectures for Chinese law students who are considering whether to apply to the LL.M. or JD programs at Wayne.
For more information about this event, please contact Olive Hyman at 313-577-0088 or email@example.com.


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