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We began the subject of car trailers in last month's issue and addressed the basic types of trailers, size, major manufacturers, options, and pricing. In this month's installment, we will address the tow vehicle, hitch setup, towing safety, several driving tips, useful items to have handy, maintenance, insurance, and other options to consider.
The type of tow vehicle that will work best for you depends on the total weight of the car being hauled, the trailer, and any cargo, as well as the type of terrain you will be covering. Typically, manufacturers' tow vehicle ratings specify the trailer tongue weight, as well as the weight of the combined and fully loaded weights at which a tow vehicle can safely tow a trailer. These ratings are usually the maximum allowable weights. Some of the terms you will find are:
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): Weight for a fully loaded vehicle itself.
- Towing Capacity: Weight a vehicle can tow. This can depend on the vehicle's equipment and type of hitch used.
- Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR): Combined weight of the tow vehicle, trailer, passengers, equipment, fuel, and so on that the vehicle can handle.
- Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): Weight a single axle can handle.
- Tongue Weight: The weight of the trailer on the trailer hitch. Not enough tongue weight can cause the trailer to sway, while too much can cause reduced steering response. This is where a weight distributing hitch can help by transferring weight more evenly on both axles of the tow vehicle.
Trailers also have a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating for the weight of the trailer and its contents, and a Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rating of its axles.
We have had several tow vehicles, but found a three-quarter-ton truck to work well. The one we now have is a Silverado 2500HD with the Duramax diesel and Allison transmission. The towing performance, stability, and fuel mileage have been super. Just set the cruise control and let it do the work. Hills are a non-issue with this tow vehicle, which makes driving much more relaxing.
While there are two main types of hitch styles-bumper mount or fifth-wheel-we'll address the bumper style since that is the most common. For the bumper style, the major consideration is the rating of the hitch, use of a weight distribution setup, and the sway control. The hitch should be a Class IV or V with a weight distributing setup. Adjusting the tension on the weight bars is also important, as is setting the height at the hitch ball. The trailer should be very close to level when loaded with the car. Otherwise, you can experience some sway. If you can't get it perfectly level, it's better to have the height at the trailer hitch a tad (1-inch) higher than the top of the tow vehicle ball. You can get ball mounts, which are adjustable to get the ball at the right height. If you do experience sway while driving, any steering corrections you make should be small and slow. Sometimes applying the trailer brakes alone (by using the lever on the brake controller) will help correct the sway.
For the sway control we use a dual-cam-style. Reese and Draw-Tite are two of the better known makes. One model to look for is the Reese PN 26002 and Draw-Tite PN 26000. There is also a single arm friction sway control, such as the Reese PN 26660, but we prefer the dual unit. Another hitch company is Equalizer.
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You also need a good brake controller. We now use the Tekonsha Prodigy unit, which works well. Some vehicles with the trailer towing option are setup for this controller and allow you to plug right into their pre-installed harness, using the appropriate adaptor harness, which simplifies the setup. The controllers are adjustable for when the trailer brakes come on, as well as the amount of braking. I set the unit to come on just ahead of the truck brakes and with enough pull to feel it working while not locking the brakes. This is especially important in wet or slippery driving conditions. The Tekonsha web site is www.tekonsha.com, and there are many other makes available.
Your tow vehicle will need camper-style mirrors. Many varieties are available from those that clip onto your existing mirrors to those specifically designed for towing. Some trucks are now available with power mirrors, which extend for towing and work great. Even with the widest mirrors, they won't necessarily give you full view along the side of the wide-bodied trailers when backing up, but they are essential for safe driving. We also use small spot mirrors, which help remove the blind spots.
Federal law requires trailers to have taillights, brake lights, side marker lights, turn signals, and side and rear reflectors. Some trailers use a four-way connector hooked into the tow vehicle's electrical system. Many use a seven-way connector that includes an electric brake signal, power supply, and backup lights, in addition to the typical four functions. Your trailer supplier will be able to ensure the tow vehicle and trailer are compatible.
How well you can handle and control your tow vehicle and trailer is heavily influenced by how well the cargo is loaded and distributed. For safe towing, it's best to balance the weight along the length of the trailer, as well as side to side.
Most state or federal laws require safety chains or cables, as well as a break-away switch. The safety chains should be crisscrossed, allow enough length so as not to bind when turning, but not drag on the ground. The break-away switch connects by a small cable to the hitch and, should the trailer become disconnected from the tow vehicle, the cable pulls a plug that applies the electric trailer brakes.
When hooking up or unhooking your trailer, be sure to first chock the tires both front and rear to keep it in place and to keep you safe. In addition to tire chocks, you may also want to consider one of the many tire locks available, which place pressure on both tires. Camping stores have a few different types.
Before you leave for a trip, it's important to check the tire pressures on the trailer, as well as the tow vehicle. On the latter, we increase the tire pressure when towing. Check your owner's manual for their suggestions. Also, check the position of the side mirrors, ensure the safety chains and electrical connections are in place, as well as the operation of all your lights. Double-check the car is tied down securely, that there's no gear to move around inside the trailer, and that the trailer doors are locked.
While towing, consider that you have a large and heavy unit behind you to stop as well as accelerate. Turns need to be taken wider than normal. When making sharp turns, it is advisable to make more of a "square corner" and start your turn a little later than normal to avoid the trailer tires from clipping the curb. You also have to allow more time to get into traffic and need to allow more space for safe stopping. Things will happen more slowly, so plan ahead.
When backing up, it's a good idea to have someone behind you to direct you. Some folks feel that holding the steering wheel by the bottom helps to guide the trailer in the direction you want. By turning the wheel to the left, the trailer will go to the left, turn to the right and it (hopefully) will go to the right. The most important advice is to take your time, know what is behind you, and go slowly.
If your tow vehicle has a transmission "tow mode," that mode can be useful to change the transmission shift points to help handle the additional weight. On the Allison transmission, it also provides for downshifts when slowing down to use the force of the engine instead of placing additional demands on your brakes.
You may also find that buses or tractor/trailer units will cause wind buffeting or a push as they pass. Usually you can feel the push from the wind as they approach alongside, and then as they get just about even with the front of your vehicle, the steering correction you've been making to counter that force will change, and you'll have to readjust your steering. You may find yourself first counter-acting the wind force by steering a little to the left, and, then as they pass, a little correction to the right will be necessary. Larger tow vehicles, more aerodynamic trailers, and the better the sway controls will reduce that effect. Useful ItemsJust to round out the practical things we might need, we also carry a complete tool box, Halon fire extinguisher, hand cleaner, paper towels, 12-volt tire pump, battery jumper, flashlight, and have mounted hooks for clothes. We've also found a winch to be handy, especially when moving a nonrunning car or chassis from place to place. You may not need it often, but, if you do, it's a nice thing to have.
There are other trailer options, such as cabinets, workbenches, closets, finished walls/ceilings, and aluminum wheels, but they are not essential. Something you might not have thought about is to install a camera on the back of the trailer. Our camper had one, and we found it very useful. The one we use on our trailer is available from Camping World, and it includes a 7-inch TV monitor in the truck cab. We mounted the camera on the rear top center of the trailer. It also has a one-way speaker so you can hear the person directing you when backing up. It also has a night-vision feature so you can see well at night. It makes backing up easier, and it's also great to be able to see directly behind the trailer, especially when pulling out to pass or pulling back in. We also mounted a camera under the rear bumper of the truck, which takes care of that blind spot when not towing the trailer. You can install a quick disconnect so you can easily switch between the two cameras.
Now that we have used a camera, we would feel lost without it. Some monitors mount on the mirror or on your visor for easy visibility.
For safety's sake, the most important things to check and maintain are the tires, wheel bearings, and the charge in your winch battery, and hitch setup. Regular greasing of the bearings is a must, as is checking the tire condition, tire pressure, and lug-nut torque. The trailer ball should be lubed with the grease designed for that purpose, and checks should be made of the safety chains, wiring and connections, the weight distribution bars, and sway control. Test your trailer brakes regularly and note how evenly they pull, as well as listen for any unusual sounds.
Beyond that, a good wash and waxing when needed will keep your trailer looking great. That's not a job we look forward to, but we use a Porta-Cable buffer to make that job easier. Your choice of color can also impact how much work you have to do. Usually the lighter colors are easier to maintain.
Most insurance policies will provide the liability coverage for your trailer at no extra cost. However, it will not automatically provide the physical damage coverage. Check with your insurance agent or company to ensure you get the coverage you need and want.
This article started out to cover just the basics, but it just seemed to grow. We hope our suggestions are a help if you are considering buying a car trailer. A trailer is certainly a major investment and not needed or wanted by everyone. But if you like to do your prep work at home or will be traveling long distances, it can come in handy. At the very least, it will give you a nice place to store the lawnmower over the winter.
Here are a few links to sources for rearview monitors. The first one is a wireless setup, which should simplify the installation. Others require running a cable from the camera to the monitor.
- Nevada Products
- Hitch-Cam
- Mobile Video Store
- Northside Customs
- Electronics Pluz
- Visor View
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2013 GMC Sierra Work Truck: Overview
Pros: Reasonably priced; very practical; simple design
Cons: Tepid performance; aging look and feel; few frills
What's New: With an all-new model on the way for 2014, the Sierra is largely unchanged for 2013.
The GMC Sierra 1500 is a full-size pickup truck offered in five trim levels: Work Truck, SL, SLE, SLT and the upscale Denali trim. This overview focuses on the Sierra Work Truck, which is mainly aimed at commercial truck buyers looking for a no-frills vehicle to get a job done.
As a result, don't expect the Sierra Work Truck to come with many features. While air conditioning and cruise control are standard, shoppers have to pay extra for options like power locks, keyless entry, GM's OnStar telematics system and even a CD player -- a feature that costs $170 above the truck's base price. Even cloth upholstery is unavailable, as the Sierra Work instead includes vinyl seats.
The good news is the lack of features means pricing is very reasonable. Two-wheel-drive, regular cab Sierra models start around $23,000 with shipping. Extended Cab models are around $27,300, while the 4-door Sierra Work Truck Crew Cab is priced from $31,300. Four-wheel drive is optional on all three body styles.
Also optional on all three body styles is V8 power. We recommend considering that option, as the truck's standard 195-horsepower 4.3-liter V6 isn't very spry -- especially considering it's mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy is also subpar, as the truck returns just 15 miles per gallon city/20 mpg highway even with 2-wheel drive.
GMC offers two available V8 powertrains. The first, a 302-hp 4.8-liter V8, returns 15 mpg city/19 mpg hwy -- a small penalty for a huge power boost. The second engine is the brand's 5.3-liter V8, which makes 315 hp and returns 15 mpg city/21 mpg hwy.
The Sierra Work Truck can be a great choice for commercial buyers who don't need -- or want -- any bells and whistles. But unless you get a good deal, we recommend waiting on a new truck if possible, as the all-new 2014 GMC Sierra will be out shortly and priced similarly.

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Sapphire Vapor-X Universal CPU Cooler Review
Sapphire Vapor-X Universal CPU Cooler Introduction:
Overclocking is a game of balance. You can go all out with liquid nitrogen cooling, a custom liquid cooling system, any of the self contained liquid cooling solutions, or you can look around to find the best air cooling solution for the budgeted amount of cash in your pocket. Either way the end game is to increase the performance of the system by increasing the size of the cooling solution and level of thermal dissipation. Using the stock cooling solution (unless the cooling solution you own is one of the self contained units AMD and Intel offer) is going to result in a lower overclocking margin than just about any cooler on the market. The root of the problem is that the stock CPU cooler just cannot handle the thermal load when the CPU is overclocked.
Liquid Nitrogen is limited in its practical use to extreme benchmarking sessions. A custom liquid loop will most certainly offer excellent cooling while the self contained loops have come a long way in terms of reliability and cooling improvement. Even with all the upside to liquid cooling solutions, a larger air cooling solution is almost always the most cost effective way to both improve cooling at stock and overclocked speeds. Add in the reluctance to put liquid and electronics together in the same package and that air cooler looks mighty appealing.
Just about everyone has heard of Sapphire; if not you must be hiding under a rock. It is not only a video card company but one that is branching out in many directions to diversify the user base. We have seen not only some truly unique video cards and small form factor PCs but motherboards for both AMD and Intel processors. To cool many of its high end Toxic or Vapor-X based video cards, Sapphire has pioneered the use of Vapor chamber cooling solutions first seen here on OCC with the introduction of the HD 3870 Atomic Edition. Using vapor chamber equipped cooling solutions, Sapphire has proven its worth with the enthusiast consumer.
Now Sapphire has jumped feet first into the crowded CPU cooling market with its all new Vapor-X Universal CPU Cooler. Priced at $69 this is not your bargain cooler but a large tower style cooler equipped with a large vapor chamber base, dual fans in a push/pull configuration, four large heat pipes, and a universal mounting system for both AMD and Intel. This design is touted as having the ability of dissipating upwards of a 200 watt thermal load. Let's see how it fares by comparison.
Sapphire Vapor-X Universal CPU Cooler Closer Look:
The box is fairly representative of a retail package for a tower cooling solution. A large section of the box is left open to show off the aero foil fan-equipped Vapor-X Universal CPU Cooler solution. The front panel of the packaging is a lighter blue and has the Sapphire Vapor-X emblem just under the opening with the name of the product in bold lettering under the logo. The back side of the box holds the specifications and uses a technical drawing to illustrate the measurements of the Sapphire Vapor-X Universal CPU cooler. Popping the top shows that the cooler is packed in a large plastic shell along with a box that carries the mounting hardware and accessory bundle.
Never one to skimp on the accessories, Sapphire has included all of the mounting hardware that will be needed to install the Vapor-X Universal CPU cooler on all current sockets from AMD and Intel including FM2, FM1, AM2/AM2+AM3/AM3+, LGA 775/1155/1156/1366, and 2011. The documentation includes a registration pamphlet and comprehensive set of instructions. Outside the normal standoffs, thermal paste, and screws, Sapphire has included a small socket to tighten and loosen the main standoffs.
Having seen first hand what Sapphire's Vapor-X technology is capable of on hot running video cards, it should prove interesting to see just how potent a CPU cooling solution this technology can make. Capable of dissipating 200 watts of thermal load Sapphire's Vapor-X Universal CPU Cooler might just be the next big thing in air cooling.


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Why the U.S. Needs Myanmar
Barack Obama landed in Myanmar as the first sitting U.S. president ever to visit the Southeast Asia country. The WSJ's Patrick Barta explains Myanmar's political progress and what message the U.S. has for China.
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Over the past 30 or so years, the Microsoft Corporation has been depicted by many to be an evil, profit-seeking, idea-stealing, Borg-like identity hell-bent on world domination. And while all that hyperbole was lost on me, I will grant that Microsoft does play hardball when it comes to its business dealings. But now I wonder if the company is really a factor in the "who is the most evil technology company" contest?
Jason Hiner is running a poll over in the Tech Sanity Blog asking which company you trust more with your data — Google or Apple. Noticeably missing from the conversation is Microsoft. Has Microsoft fallen so far behind in our collective psyche that it does not even register as an evil company these days?
Of course, these companies aren't really "evil" in the philosophical sense of the word; they are just the prominent players in the technology universe and have, just by the nature of their business, an unprecedented ability to impact our lives.
Technology has changed the definition of privacy, and corporations have more personal data about us than they have ever had before. The twist is that we have given them permission to collect this data, and in some cases we have even given them permission to share it with others.
The realization that much of our personal data is now in the hands of powerful corporations has raised the ante on what constitutes "evil" when it comes to business practices. Could it be that Microsoft's ruthless business practices are not really all that evil when one considers the potential for abuse and outright misconduct that could exist from the likes of Google and Apple having so much of our personal data? Has Microsoft become an also-ran when it comes to evil-corporation status?
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Watching the DNC rules committee deliberate on TV Saturday was watching—and there's no way this won't sound corny– democracy in action.
High drama, and it's coming to Denver soon.
I wasn't tuned in for the whole 10 hours, but saw the last two, enough to appreciate the raucous jeers from the balcony, the Harold Ickes speech about "highjacking" delegates, and ultimately the rule-bound determinations of the committee. Enough to be in awe of how the country works, with a front-row seat provided by the media.
The visuals weren't much, and it wasn't in primetime, but it was an earnest show. (Too bad Saturday is television's least-watched day of the week.)
As CNN, Fox News and MSNBC stayed with the discussions on seating Florida and Michigan delegates and how much of a vote to give those delegates, the images were stunningly all-American. Not just the parliamentary procedures, which were dignified, but the catcalls from the gallery, which were not. The interruptions and boo-ing and chants of "Denver, Denver!"—urging the Party to take the delegate question to the convention—were equally mesmerizing.
Mr. Roosevelt, Mr. Ickes, names from the Party's past, were prominent players. One couldn't help wondering how this broadcast played around the world: it's fundamental small-d democracy, with heartfelt speeches in various accents and cadences, and with the addition of a couple of dynastic names.
The new magic number, the networks tells us, is 2118.
The political broadcast spectacle continues to captivate viewers, after a TV season that was the most disrupted and least watched in history. Viewers may be forgiven for mentally casting players in the eventual movie that will reflect campaign 2008.


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WASHINGTON — Here's how North Carolina House members voted on major issues in the week ending Dec. 21. The Senate was in session but conducted no votes.
GOP SPENDING PLAN: Voting 215 for and 209 against, the House on Dec. 20 passed a Republican bill (HR 6684) to replace about $110 billion in soon-to-begin across-the-board cuts in military and domestic spending with a new round of domestic spending cuts. Sponsored by Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., the bill's main purpose was to head off $55 billion in automatic defense cuts over one year scheduled to start Jan. 3 under so-called "sequester" rules of the 2011 Budget Control Act. The bill also would repeal one year's worth of domestic cuts set to begin Jan. 3 under the sequester, but then would make new cuts in domestic programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, food stamps, the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) and the 2010 health law. The bill's net effect would be to achieve $236 billion in domestic spending cuts over ten years, about 92 percent of which would come from entitlement programs, while protecting the defense budget for one year against automatic cuts under the sequester.
Republican leaders offered the bill as a tactic in their "fiscal cliff" negotiations with President Obama. They paired it with a bill known as "Plan B" to permanently lock-in Bush-era tax cuts for incomes under $1 million while allowing taxes to rise on higher incomes. Their rationale was that the GOP rank-and-file would be more willing to vote to raise taxes on millionaires if they could vote at the same time to cut entitlements and domestic discretionary spending. But Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, pulled the tax-rates half of the package from the floor when it became apparent he lacked enough Republican votes to pass it.
A yes vote was to pass the bill.
Voting yes: Republicans Renee Ellmers, Virginia Foxx, Howard Coble, Sue Myrick and Patrick McHenry
Voting no: Democrats G.K. Butterfield, David Price, Mike McIntyre, Larry Kissell, Heath Shuler, Melvin Watt and Brad Miller, and Republican Walter Jones
OIL TAX BREAKS, MEDICARE CUTS: Voting 179 for and 243 against, the House on Dec. 20 defeated a Democratic bid to repeal tax breaks for the five largest oil companies and use the savings to soften cuts that HR 6684 (above) would make in Medicare, Medicaid and the State Children's Health insurance (SCHIP) program. The motion also required the Department of Health and Human Services website to post information on how those cuts in the social safety net would affect constituents in each of the 435 congressional districts. The oil companies — BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil and Shell — receive about $4 billion annually in federal tax breaks.
A yes vote backed the Democratic measure.
Voting yes: Butterfield, Jones, Price, McIntyre, Kissell, Shuler, Watt, Miller
Voting no: Ellmers, Foxx, Coble, Myrick, McHenry
2013 MILITARY BUDGET: Voting 315 for and 107 against, the House on Dec. 20 approved the conference report on a $633.3 billion military budget for fiscal 2013, including $88.5 billion for actions in Afghanistan and Iraq, at least $57 billion for active-duty and retirement healthcare, $17.3 billion for nuclear-weapons programs run by the Department of Energy and $9.7 billion for space- and land-based missile defenses. Now awaiting Senate action, the bill (HR 4310) funds a 1.7 percent military pay raise, rejects a Pentagon request for further rounds of base-closings, assigns 1,000 Marines to guard U.S. diplomatic facilities overseas and provides Israel with $210 million for bolstering its "Iron Dome" defenses against incoming rockets.
The bill affirms the Dec. 31, 2014 deadline for ending U.S. combat operations in Afghanistan; allows funding of abortions for servicewomen in cases of rape and incest as well as to save the life of the mother; funds design of a new facility at Los Alamos National Laboratory to manufacture plutonium for nuclear weapons and requires study into adding at least three missile-defense installations on U.S. soil, including one on the East Coast. The bill permits same-sex marriages on any military base in states where such unions are legal but does allows chaplains to opt out of these ceremonies if they choose to do so on religious grounds.
Additionally, the bill increases the Pentagon's use of non-fossil fuels; bars the administration from transferring inmates from the Guantanamo Bay military prison in Cuba to federal prisons in the U.S.; expands economic sanctions on Iran's energy and shipping sectors and requires the Pentagon to provide Congress with a plan for military action in Syria should that civil war expand into a regional conflict.
A yes vote was to approve the conference report.
Voting yes: Butterfield, Ellmers, Price, Foxx, Coble, McIntyre, Kissell, Myrick, McHenry, Shuler
Voting no: Jones, Watt, Miller
A look ahead
In the week of Dec. 24, both chambers may debate "fiscal cliff" bills and consider disaster aid for areas struck by Hurricane Sandy. The Senate will vote on the conference report on the fiscal 2013 military budget.
Voterama in Congress on major issues in the week ending Dec. 21
WASHINGTON — Here's how North Carolina House members voted on major issues in the week ending Dec. 21. The Senate was in session but conducted no votes.


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On Sunday, Jan. 20, at about 9:53 p.m., police responded to a call that an African-American male with a red bandana covering his face had broken into a home in the 2200 block of Evalon Street.
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For multi-core machines, logging transactions to a database may be more efficient.
To log transactions to a database, follow these steps:
Create a JDBC connection Pool, and set the non-transactional-connections attribute to true.
Create a JDBC resource that uses the connection pool and note the JNDI name of the JDBC resource.
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For information about JDBC connection pools and resources, see Chapter 15, Using the JDBC API for Database Access. For more information about the asadmin create-jvm-options command, see the Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server v2.1.1 Reference Manual.Table 16–1 Schema for txn_log_table
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Kampgrounds of America (KOA) is offering a free one-day session of its KOA Work Kamper Boot Camp training March 28 at the Branson, Mo., campground.
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Congrats Bill! Ill download it today and give it a spin. Thanks for sharing this with us. Let me know if you want help doing a live video project.Chau
Bill,When/Will it be available to your friends to the North?Matt
I guess it is easier than I thought. I just updated the rights to include everywhere that is supported by Apple. Let me know, Matt, if you now see it your iTunes store.Thanks.
Have you ever tried taking a small handfull of the batter and squeeze it through your fingers letting it run in thin streams into the oil to make lots of small bits. After they set, gather them up together in the oil and drop your freshly battered shrimp or whatever else through them. They stick to the batter on the shrimp and make the lightest crispiest coating ever.
Mr. Bill, on behalf of everyone here who would like to read your book, but doesn't have an IPad, isn't there a way you could export the book itself as a pdf or rtf? I would be more than willing to host it so that others can download and share it.Brian
"This book is available for download on your iPad with iBooks 2 or on your computer with iTunes."Please tell me what this means? I believe my girlfriend can get iTunes on her iPhone..?I really like your work a lot Bill and I want to get all of it, especially the videos. I guess I need an ipad? Do you have a site where you will earn a commission and I can purchase a basic(whatever that is) iPad player? I'll want one w/ color display(girlfriends Kindle is B&W)...thanks for your help on this man, keep up the great work.
Requirements:This book can only be viewed using iBooks 2 or later on an iPad with iOS 5 or later.
Hi Bill, I tried your waffle recipe this weekend and they were delicious! I have a couple of questions. I'm wondering if there is a reason you add the melted butter the day before rather than with the eggs and baking soda? Also, any thoughts on how substituting buttermilk for the regular milk would affect the sourdough fermentation?Thanks again for the great recipe. I served them with a 5 year old aged cheddar, farmer sausage and maple syrup. My friends Loved them!Brendan


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April 2010
While a world leader's skill in the power of oratory can communicate a vision of unity, the hard, unglamorous work of international dialogue is required between all the nations of the world in order to make it a reality.
At this critical time, we see an increasing number of world conferences taking place. It would be easy to despair at the fact that the crises these conferences seek to address have been caused by the ingrained behaviour patterns of the nations who meet there. Yet despite this, the flame of hope still burns deep and bright within the psyche of humanity; it is as if the collective subconscious is aware of the prize that awaits at the end of the difficult road it has chosen – no less than world integration and the emergence of the One Humanity.
The path of each nation towards this goal is one of psychological rehabilitation – the word 'rehabilitation' meaning "to restore to good health or useful life, as through therapy and education." These days, glamorous personalities and celebrities from all fields are reported going into "rehab" to throw off addictions of one kind or another. But it is no less a form of therapeutic re-education that nations are currently undergoing through international dialogue, as they endeavour to correct the degenerative habits that have resulted in nuclear proliferation, the threat of terrorism, environmental degradation, the world banking crisis, and so on.
Another interesting definition of the word 'Rehabilitation' is "to make habitable again", the word 'habilitate' originating from the same source as the word habitat. Other associated words are habit and inhabit. These related words illustrate a sequence of wrong attitudes in consciousness. First, a selfish and isolationist 'habit' of thinking builds up patterns in the subtle essences through which consciousness operates. Then, these patterns in low grade thought and feeling surround the consciousness like an imprisoning shell. Finally, the consequence of this habit of wrong thinking is that the consciousness now inhabits an unhealthy habitat; and from within this, it forms a distorted perception of itself as separate from 'the outside world'. The spirit of relationship that should synthesise each unit of life into an organic whole is thus diminished and the consciousness turns in upon itself, further crystallising its isolation.
Thus, as with the human being, the psychological dwelling place of a nation is often to be found in "habits of residence that imperil the resident", to quote one of the great Eastern sages. It is all too easy for a nation to reside in the isolation of separative thought processes. An inflated sense of importance then settles down upon its people and the nation falls under the spell of glamour – the thraldom of an alluring but deluded perception of itself. In the book Discipleship in the New Age by Alice Bailey, one of the many types of glamour that distorts perception, is termed the 'flight into safety of the racial consciousness'. Here we read that "Every individual, without exception, is subject to this racial glamour and its potency is unbelievable. The subjective life of any nation, producing as it does racial psychology, national inclinations and traits and characteristics, lies behind every single individual and into it he can at any time throw himself, and into it he can retreat thus taking refuge in the past and emphasising certain racial attitudes." The difficult rehabilitation process consists of "the breaking of such bonds…. and a subsequent entering into the freedom of humanity itself." Hence rehabilitation involves the redemption of the psychological dwelling place of any given entity, be it person or nation, making the habitat of the psyche a healthy place in which to reside, where interaction is welcome.
The current dislocation/relocation of people through emigration is helping to hasten this bond-breaking process, with world communication networks also expanding the sense of world community. But the main organ of hope for humanity remains the United Nations and the cycle of world conferences it hosts. Despite constant criticism of its effectiveness, the UN has been integral to the survival of humanity, smoothing its rough passage into the new world era. Its purpose of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting social progress has far to go, but it is the outstanding organ for international dialogue – providing a forum for its 192 member nations to express their views to the world community. Dialogue between the nations is of the utmost importance, and indeed, the world conferences that have taken place since the world war have averted further major conflicts on the physical plane – providing a stage for the clash of national ideologies at a mental level. So, although many commentators may deride the UN as little more than an ineffective talking shop, a more thoughtful analysis indicates that this is far from true. Without the fierce debating and arguments that have taken place in various world conferences, further conflict would undoubtedly have spilled out onto the physical plane – and in this age of nuclear weaponry, the consequences are unthinkable.
To the trained observer, penetration of the outer form of international dialogue reveals the quality aspect of national psychologies, and the spectrum of both the lower and higher impulses at play. The stage of spiritual unfoldment of each of the nations is thereby revealed. Any practical results emerging from world conferences represent the highest common ground between the participants; and while this isn't very high as a rule, the detached observer can trace the path of redemption which is being carved out towards the light of new values and principles. He sees that as each nation faces crises of decision and searches for resolutions through international dialogue, so is opportunity presented for rehabilitation through the establishing of right relationships with other nations.
To become the trained observer, liberation from the conditioning thoughts of our own nationality is essential, for without this detachment it is well nigh impossible to gain an unbiased world view of the psychological condition of other nations; and this in turn is a prerequisite for all who wish to work subjectively and influentially with the various international conferences taking place around the world. The Cycle of Conferences project involves a group building bridges in consciousness between the inner spiritual realms and the group of diplomats/representatives who bear responsibility for resolving the problems which form the focus of any given conference. By helping to provide an atmosphere of lighted goodwill in which these conferences can take place, the medium through which all communication occurs is spiritually charged, and barriers of misunderstanding progressively dissolved. It is an essential service that can be provided by a worldwide meditating group, and one to which all people of goodwill are invited to participate.


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How to donate your car to charity
Donating your car can benefit a charity – and your tax return.
A vehicle donation is worth a tax deduction of at least a $500, and since many charity groups accept vehicles in any condition, the tax break can even be worthwhile for Western New Yorkers with weather-battered clunkers.
"We take all vehicles, whether they run or not. They all benefit the charity in some way or another," said Jeff Schoenhofen, a car donation specialist for Wheels for Wishes, which administers the vehicle donation programs for the Make-A-Wish Foundation branches around the country. "We take a lot of nice vehicles, but we also take cars that are not," he said.
So even if your vehicle is marred by rust, idled by a blown engine or flat tires, you can find value in it by making it a charitable donation. In the case of operational vehicles, donating them can take the hassle out of trying to sell them.
Since Superstorm Sandy, Wheels for Wishes has seen an increase number of donations of vehicles that were flooded in the storm, Schoenhofen said. "Those will still benefit us," he said.
The Salvation Army nationally has a similar policy for donations, which applies to all types of vehicles, and provides free towing.
"The Salvation Army happily accepts just about any type of vehicle, including cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, RVs and more," said Tim Raines II, marketing manager of the Salvation Army.
The local Salvation Army operates its own vehicle donation program for cars, regardless of mileage, that are in running condition.
The area branch gets about a dozen donations a year, and it also coordinates its own silent auctions – one in the spring and one in the fall. The local chapter distributes flyers advertising the vehicles, and sealed bids are requested.
A month or two later, the bids are opened and the highest bidder receives the car.
Money from the sales of donated vehicles goes to fund the various programs run by non-profits organizations.
"Vehicles donated to The Salvation Army directly support our Adult Rehabilitation Centers where men and women who have lost everything to alcohol, drugs, homelessness and other life issues receive help and hope," Raines said. "There are over 100 of these centers across the country."
Wheels for Wishes' efforts is one of many fund raisers that help the Make-A-Wish Foundation grant wishes of disadvantaged and ill.
"We provide a great deal of help to the overall effort," Schoenhofen said.
Donations are usually towed to a vehicle auction facility where buyers gather to buy functioning vehicles or the parts of non-operating ones.
"They are still auctioned off for parts and scrap metal," Schoenhofen said.
If you're considering making a donation, experts said you also shouldn't be deterred by the donation process.
"There really aren't a lot of guidelines and restrictions," Raines said.
However, to maximize the benefit for the charity and yourself, there are few things to keep in mind.
For example, if your donation is worth more than $500, you must obtain a written acknowledgement from the charity before claiming the tax deduction.
Additionally, these five items should be marked on your checklist:
• Make sure you're donating to a 501(c)(3) charitable organization if you want a tax deduction. You can look up the charity by searching its name on the Exempt Organizations Select Check at irs.gov or by calling (877) 829-5500. You can look up the group's tax filing at guidestar.org.
• You get the tax benefit only if you itemize expenses on your return. Although there are exceptions, the amount of an allowed tax deduction above $500 is usually equal to the amount the charity gets when it sells the vehicle
• The exceptions might allow you to deduct the fair market value of the car, which will often be higher than the sale price. Those exceptions apply if the charity uses the car itself, makes substantial repairs before selling the vehicle or sells it to a needy individual for a discount. Keep any documentation that verifies the allowed exceptions.
• Avoid liability by signing over the registration to the charity yourself. That way you're sure the car won't remain in your name, which could leave you on the hook with the state Department of Motor Vehicles for fees or even with law enforcement if the car is later used in a crime.
• Ask to see the agreement the charity has with the for-profit company that collects and sells vehicles on its behalf. If the charity gets less than half the proceeds, you could be dealing with an inefficiently run program, Charity Navigator President Daniel Borochoff said.
If you'd like to make a donation to the Salvation Army or obtain more information, call 800-728-7825 or visit us at sacardonation.org. For Wheels for Wishes, call 877-431-9474 or visit www.wheelsforwishes.org
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I saw an interesting program on PBS in Colorado recently. http://www.cpt12.org/tv_schedule/program_details.cfm?id=120110426003000 I had never heard of this cult before. It was a very interesting program. It was not possible for me to completely discount what the cult members were after from a "simplicity of living" perspective. There were many things about the cult that was repulsive, such as gender roles and xenophobia. It follows parents of cult members traveling around the country attempting to locate their children who have joined. Well done in my opinion.
Program Description from website:
God Willing
Tuesday, April 26 at 12:30 am on Channel 12.1
GOD WILLING is a new documentary feature directed by Evangeline Griego. The film examines the modern-day phenomenon of religious "intentional communities," or as they are often called, "cults." It ... takes as its focus "The Church," also known as "The Brotherhood," the 35-year-old ministry of shadowy messianic figure Jim Roberts. Since 1971, this secretive organization has recruited (hundreds) of adherents who live together in austere, separatist, communal groups, preaching salvation and damnation, and turning their backs on the outside world except when proselytizing for new members. They observe strict ascetic values and rigid standards of dress, presentation and gendered behavior, and live off of discarded food and other refuse. And they mutually reinforce the belief systems that brought them into the fold, including a focus on the narrow path to salvation, and obedience to the will of spiritual leader Roberts.


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CRESTVIEW � The Crestview High School chorus returned from the State Choral Festival in Jacksonville in high spirits Monday evening, having received all "excellent" and "superior" grades from the judges.
CRESTVIEW � The Crestview High School chorus returned from the State Choral Festival in Jacksonville in high spirits March 18, having received all "excellent" and "superior" grades from the judges.
"We had a great time at the festival!" senior Chanticleer show choir member Alex Andrews said after dismounting the bus. "We had another superior year at state."
Though the day began with a slight mix-up � the Crestview High bus arrived at the wrong university, but after a cross-town dash, got to the correct venue on time � it concluded with multiple accolades for the local show choirs, ensembles and soloists.
Alex said the mixed Chanticleer's "superior" score was especially satisfying because two of the show choir�s members were still learning choreography a week before state competition.
The all-women Destiny left Jacksonville with an "excellent."
"Both show choirs rose to the occasion and gave amazing performances," Alex said.
After choral music director Kevin Lusk added several members to Destiny this year, he split the group in two for ensemble performances. The group of younger girls scored a "superior" to the older girls' "excellent."
Following the morning performances, the state's top choral groups were selected for an inaugural honors performance. Chanticleer's women's ensemble was among the honorees.
Their performance of "Gather Ye Roses" was "amazing," Alex said.
"It's nice to see them get recognized like that," he said.
In solo performances, all of Crestview's vocalists � Morgan Seip, Maddie Anderson, Eli Rogers and Olivia Dunn � scored "superior."
"Now it is time to get to work for state for the women and our spring concert," Alex said. "We're getting ready to finish the year even stronger."
About 75 members of the district-winning women's choir will represent Crestview at the state�s May 4 large choirs festival in Tallahassee.
The chorus' spring concert is 7 p.m. May 9 in the school's Pearl Tyner Auditorium.
Want to support the chorus?
Crestview High School�s chorus will have a car wash fundraiser April 6 at Carquest, 689 N. Ferdon Blvd., and AutoZone, 2045 S. Ferdon Blvd., in Crestview.
The chorus will have a bake sale at Sears, 1133 Industrial Drive, the same day. Funds benefit the school's choral music program.
Chorus winners
Crestview High School�s chorus scored highly during state competition March 18 in Jacksonville.
Show choirs:
Chanticleer: Superior
Destiny: Excellent
Destiny No. 1 (Older): Excellent
Chanticleer Men: Excellent
Destiny No. 2 (Younger): Superior
Chanticleer Women: Superior*
*Chanticleer women were also selected to sing at the state choral festival honors performance
Morgan Seip: Superior
Maddie Anderson: Superior
Eli Rogers: Superior
Olivia Dunn: Superior
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Synchronizing the Pay-TV Companion Screen
By Jason Kohn, Contributing Columnist
In my last post, I talked about how companion screens are changing the TV landscape. It's easy to see how our ever-present smartphones and iPads can alter the TV viewing experience. ("I'm sorry dear, could you repeat that? I was checking my Twitter feed and responding to this IM, and I couldn't hear you over the intro to Mad Men.")
But what are people really doing on those companion devices? According to a white paper published last year by Yahoo! and the The Nielsen Company, nearly a quarter of them are looking up something related to what they're watching on TV.
That's an exciting trend for content producers, advertisers, and pay-TV service providers.
Even more exciting is the fact that users are doing this all on their own. What will happen when mobile device are synchronized with what's on the TV? We're about to find out. Several recent innovations link the TV even more tightly to the companion device. And they could have huge implications for stakeholders in every part of the industry.
Enhancing Television Viewing
The most immediate benefit of multi-screen synchronization is a richer viewing experience. To get a sense of that, check out the IntoNow app from Yahoo! for your smartphone or iPad.
The app detects what you're watching by listening to the audio coming from the TV. It then pushes you content related to that show, for example, sports stats and scores, character bios, related links from IMDB and Wikipedia, etc. It also puts related social media at your fingertips, offering you Twitter feeds from the actors, discussion threads, live polling, and more.
The Wall Street Journal's Katherine Boehret recently took the app through its paces, along with two other synchronized companion screen apps — Showtime Social and Shazam, which is expanding from its music-focused software to the TV.
Getting Service Providers into the Game
Cisco recently demoed its own companion screen application at CES, using software from Coincident TV with Cisco's next-generation platform for pay-TV service providers, Cisco Videoscape.
In the Videoscape model, the app running on your touchscreen takes its cues from XML hooks into the content on the TV. So if you're watching Glee, for example, the app can serve up tightly synchronized content to your iPad or Android tablet, including:
- Lyrics to the song you're watching, as you watch it
- Character links and bios that appear when a specific actor comes onscreen
- Options to enter contests when the offers appear on the TV ("Enter to be the 'Gleek of the Week' on Facebook!")
- Links to purchase the song (in its original form or the Glee version) on iTunes
Unlocking the Commerce Opportunity
So now the big question for advertisers, content providers, and pay-TV service providers: This is all really cool, but how do we monetize it? Naturally, a synchronized companion screen allows for advertising that's a lot more interactive (and ideally, more interesting and useful for the viewer).
In the Videoscape app, for example, XML hooks can be used for commercials just as easily as for a show. So, for example, if there's a commercial for a tour of West Side Story coming to my area, my iPad will display an option for me to click to get info or tickets. If the commercial is for spaghetti sauce, the iPad can serve up recipes and coupons. The possibilities are really endless. (In the Cisco demo, for example, when a commercial for Kit-Kat came on, the iPad offered up vintage Kit-Kat commercials from the 70s and 80s.)
A companion device also means that the viewer can jump immediately from advertising to purchasing. One of the coolest things in the Videoscape demo was the ability buy things appearing in a show that were not technically being "advertised," by linking the companion device to clothing, products, restaurants, or anything else on screen during the show.
Shazam is piloting a similar service with NBC on its show Covert Affairs. TechCrunch's Jordan Cook described the experience last fall:
So let's say that Covert Affairs main character Annie is getting dressed on the show, and you notice that her outfit is exactly what you've been looking for. Simply tag the episode and voila! Delivery Agent pulls any items available for purchase right into the Shazam app…. Along with apparel and accessories within the programming, this new service will also let users buy program-branded goodies, like a Covert Affairs mug or t-shirt.
This kind of multi-screen synchronization is very neat stuff, but it's almost more amazing to think about all the relationships going behind the scenes between service providers, TV networks, studios, advertisers, consumer products companies, and others to make it happen. The TV landscape is getting a lot more crowded — and a lot more interesting.
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How I Met Your Mother Scoop: Joe Lo Truglio to Play Marshall's Other Boss
Sep 18, 2012 2:55 PM EDT
Get ready to meet Marshall's other boss: Joe Lo Truglio.The Reno 911! alum will guest-star on How I Met Your Mother this season as the founding partner Honeywell of Marshall's law firm Honeywell and Cootes. Fall Preview: Get scoop on your favorite re… Read more


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Lincoln County Sheriff's Deputies and Firefighters are responding to increasing numbers of 911 calls for explosions. The callers generally cannot place the exact location of the source, but report loud booms and rattling windows. Callers say they can feel the vibrations in their homes.
Most often, the source is found to be a chemical compound used to create exploding targets for firearms practice. Commonly referred to as "Tannerite", a popular product brand name, the powdered mixture is placed in a container and detonated using a high power rifle. In small amounts, the resulting effect is localized to the target area and relatively controlled with the impact equivalent to a consumer grade firework. When mixed in large amounts, the explosion can easily destroy a motor vehicle.
Tannerite and its components are legal and readily available in local stores.
When used for small-scale target practice, the compound adds an element of excitement for firearms enthusiasts. However, the larger mixtures and explosions are certainly of concern due to the inherent danger as well as the resulting multiple 911 calls. Several man-hours are expended to investigate each incident in an attempt to locate the source.
When a 911 call for an explosion is received, we must investigate and make every attempt to locate the source. The major concern when responding to an unknown explosion is that a home has exploded due to a gas leak and that someone may be injured and truly need our assistance.
To help in reducing the resources expended to locate the source of the explosions, Lincoln County Sheriff's Deputies and Firefighters, ask that anyone who intends to utilize exploding targets on a larger scale to simply contact and advise Lincoln County 911 using the non-emergency phone number 636-528-6100.
Persons interested need only provide an address and contact phone number. This way, emergency services can easily verify the activity when reported by neighbors and quickly rule out the possibility of a life-threatening incident. This notification process works well for those conducting controlled burns and helps reserve thier resources for true emergencies.
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Lol..No harshness from me. And in a couple weeks, I probably wouldn't have paid much notice. I just thought it was shocking that on your third day, you would come in without having at least the facts down, especially when the day before, the prof clearly states, "I will be calling on people tomorrow, and if you pass, it will affect your grade."
We've had 3 people pass in our Contracts class already, and today the professor gave us all a lecture on the importance of preparing. Seriously i dont know whats so hard about just looking up the case online and finding a brief if you couldnt get all the reading done, at least if you do that you wont look like a complete idiot.