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Frontline Gold Corporation (TSX VENTURE:FGC) ("Frontline" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the final payment on the property option agreement with ENA Mad. TIC VE NAK. LTD. STI ("ENA") press released on August 25, 2010 (the "Option Agreement") in regards to its Menderes property in western Turkey (the "Property") has been amended and extended by 6 months during which the Company is to make 6 monthly payments, that commenced January 24th, 2013.
Under the terms of the amendment to the Option Agreement (the "Amendment"), the Company is to make an additional US$10,000 cash payment on or before June 28, 2013, as consideration for the 6 month extension of the Option Period. Pursuant to the Amendment, the option payment of $100,000 due December 31, 2012 was amended as follows:
At the end of June 28, 2013, the Company will have acquired a 100% interest in the Property for $235,000, subject to ENA retaining a 2% NSR on the Property of which 50% may be acquired for $1,000,000.
Frontline's Menderes project, located in Izmir province, western Turkey and located only 20 km from the provincial capital of Izmir, consists of 62 km2 in a high potential epithermal gold environment. The exploration focus of Menderes is the eastern strike extension of Eldorado Gold Corporation's Efemcukuru gold mine, which began operation in mid-2011.
As highlighted in the Company's November 8, 2012 press release, Frontline continues to engage in active discussions with several interested parties in an effort to monetize its interest in the Menderes project.
Finally, early stage prospecting and review of compilation work of properties in Turkey continues with the objective of adding to Frontline's Turkish portfolio.
"We are pleased to have extended the agreement period," said President and CEO Walter Henry. "Furthermore, I am pleased with the level and progress of the discussions that we have been having with parties interested in our 100% owned Menderes Project."
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Frontline is a Canadian junior mineral exploration company with an experienced discovery team and a proven record of accomplishment. The Company's flagship properties include the Menderes gold project in the Izmir province of Western Turkey and the Niaouleni gold project in southern Mali in the heart of West Africa's prolific gold belt. Ongoing Canadian exploration includes the Poly (gold VMS) and the Stewart (gold-copper porphyry) projects.
For further information, please visit the Company's website at www.frontlinegold.com to view the most recent corporate presentation.
This news release contains forward-looking statements, which address future events and conditions, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results, programs and financial position could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors, some of which may be beyond the Company's control. These factors include: the availability of funds; the timing and content of work programs; results of exploration activities and development of mineral properties, the interpretation of drilling results and other geological data, the uncertainties of resource and reserve estimations, receipt and security of mineral property titles; project cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses, fluctuations in metal prices; currency fluctuations; and general market and industry conditions.
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Walter Henry, President & CEO
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Like Tom Sawyer, many of us feel the urge to enter and to explore those treasures that Nature and Time have carved deep into the earth. Of course, exploring wild (that is, noncommercial) caves is not a sport to be taken on lightly, but—with the proper awareness of the dangers involved—caving can be a safe and exhilarating hobby. There are few experiences that can match the thrill of following a dark, narrow passageway into the earth and finding yourself in a vast underground chamber decorated with crystals of calcite and gypsum, its floor and ceiling studded with stalagmites and stalactites. Many of the folks who initially make a trip into a cave just to "see what it looks like" soon find themselves immersed in a lifelong avocation. For in addition to its appeal as a demanding, strenuous sport, caving offers unique opportunities for photography, mapping, and geological and biological studies.
You won't need to invest great sums of money to launch yourself into the sport of caving ($50 to $150 will cover all the equipment you could possibly need as a neophyte caver), but you will need to invest some time in learning about your new sport.
Before you purchase any equipment, in fact, you should tour a commercial cave to get a glimpse of the underground world. Because they're protected from unauthorized explorers, these caverns are generally well cared for, and some of them have breathtaking vistas and contain abundant cave formations. A guided tour will give you an opportunity to get an initial glimpse of some of the wonders that lie beneath our feet. (Obviously, anyone who has a tendency toward claustrophobia or an abnormal uneasiness about being in the dark is not a good candidate for caving!) If after this first taste you're still interested in underground exploring, you'll next want to get in touch with some experienced cavers by joining the National Speleological Society (NSS).
An affiliate of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the NSS is dedicated to the exploration, study, and conservation of caves. With more than 5,700 members, the society maintains over 200 local chapters (known as grottos) across the U.S. (To locate the grotto nearest you or to get more information about the society, contact the NSS.) You need not be an experienced caver to join: Your interest in the subterranean world and your desire to protect it from man's destructive activities are the only prerequisites.
There are numerous advantages to be gained from joining the NSS, so even if you generally shy away from organized approaches to recreation, you'll probably want to become a member. Above all, caving is not a solo sport, and membership in the NSS will put you in touch with local enthusiasts. The vast majority of experienced spelunkers belong to the society, and joining is the best way for the beginner to learn about the sport. Furthermore, in addition to the monthly meetings, training programs, and trips offered by the local chapters, the society holds regional conventions and an annual summer gathering that includes scientific and practical caving sessions, field trips, photography displays, and caving proficiency contests. The NSS also publishes the NSSNews (which features articles, reviews books, provides information on caving events, and lists names and addresses of equipment suppliers) and the NSS Bulletin (a quarterly journal that reports on original speleological research). Your $20 membership fee buys a year's subscription to both publications and helps support such NSS projects as the National Cave Rescue Commission and various conservation activities.
Besides keeping you informed on happenings in the caving community and providing you with instruction about techniques, equipment, safety, and conservation, your membership in the NSS will literally open doors—or rather gates—for you. The entrances to many caves are closed to protect the fragile environments within from vandalism, and those gates are opened only to NSS members who, having been properly educated, can be trusted to preserve our underground wilderness. Likewise, the locations of some hard-to-find caves, as well as maps of the passages, are distributed only to NSS members, through the local grottos.
There is good reason to keep the location of unspoiled caves secret. In some well-traveled caverns today, you'll find passages where nothing but stumps remain of the once beautiful formations . . . and where nature's treasures have been replaced by beer cans or defiled by graffiti. Such defacement is inexcusable. Caves are—as mentioned above—extremely fragile environments: Formations that may have taken thousands of years to form can be destroyed in seconds by an unappreciative visitor. The NSS also stresses that, in addition to their recreational value, caves have significant scientific and scenic worth. Once gone, this wealth cannot be recovered. Therefore, the society is devoted to the protection of the underground wilderness and considers cave conservation and safety its top priorities. Spelunkers are taught to leave the cave as they find it, carrying out all of their trash (and that of less conservation-minded visitors, as well) . . . limiting necessary markings to a few small and removable signs . . . and exercising extreme caution not to accidentally break or soil speleothems (the touch of a muddy hand, for instance, may permanently mar a formation or disturb life-forms.) All biological and mineral materials—even if broken off—should be left as is for scientific study: The collecting of speleothems for display purposes is never justified. In other words, spelunkers are asked to "cave softly" by adhering to the conservation slogan "Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints. Kill nothing but time."
Beginning cave exploring requires only a few pieces of specialized gear. For your first outings, you'll probably want to borrow any equipment you don't already have. Later, after you've had time to investigate the various options, you can more wisely select your own gear.
The most essential piece of equipment that you'll need right from the start is a strong, healthy body. If you're not in top physical shape already, you should strengthen your legs, back, and lungs with some aboveground hiking before you venture below.
Next, you'll need some warm—but not bulky—old clothing. It's best to dress in layers so that you can shed or add insulation as needed and to avoid garments with unnecessary pockets or loops that could snag in tight passages (many cavers don a pair of coveralls as their outermost layer). Wool clothing is preferable to cotton, especially for undergarments . . . and although denim jeans are often worn by novices, a pair of wool trousers will allow you more flexibility and keep you warmer. Because caves are generally damp and cool (temperatures may range from the 50's to the 70's), the danger of hypothermia is very real.
Protective, comfortable footgear is also a must. Cave floors are slick, so you'll need skid-resistant soles. You might also want to invest in a pair of knee pads, as that part of your body will most certainly be subjected to a great deal of wear and tear. Rather than having continuous walking passages, most caves have fissures and crevices, crawl ways, pits, waterfalls, and lively streams. The spelunker must be prepared to crawl over sharp rocks, slither on all fours through mud, and climb.
For headgear you'll need a helmet designed specifically for caving. It must be fitted with brackets for mounting a head lamp and should have a nonelastic strap. Contrary to what some caving neophytes assume, the helmet is worn chiefly to cushion your head from bumps against the low ceilings rather than to guard you from falling rock. Caves tend to be stable topographical features and have little rockfall.
A reliable source of illumination is vital, of course. There's no place darker than a cave! In choosing this item, you can opt for either an electric or a carbide lamp. Carbide lights—the traditional caving lanterns—work by mixing carbide and water together to give off acetylene gas. The lamp is lit with a striker, and the bright flame bounces off a parabolic reflector that's built into the lantern. Since carbide lamps generally last two to four hours for each filling, a caver must carry a waterproof container of extra carbide and—if it isn't available in the cave—a separate vessel of water, as well as a repair kit. In addition to providing illumination, the open flame of the carbide lamp comes in handy for cooking or for providing warmth. On the other hand, the flames can damage ropes if proper precautions aren't taken, and they're easily blown out in windy passages.
For these reasons, electric lamps are gaining popularity among cavers. These are mounted on a helmet and attached by a cord to a belt worn battery pack. Electric lanterns are less finicky than carbide lamps, but they're also more expensive, and the spare batteries are bulkier and heavier than carbide. Whichever type of lamp you choose, though, be sure to pack out all of your spent fuel: Batteries and carbide can be lethal to cave life. In addition, you'll need to carry two backup light sources. The most commonly used secondary sources are waterproof, shockproof flashlights and a candle stub and matches. Chemical light sticks that will deliver up to ten hours of low intensity illumination are also available.
You should take along a basic first aid kit, a compass (with pencil and paper), drinking water (unless you're sure of the purity of that in the cave), and high-energy nibble food, such as hard candies or the familiar camper's "gorp". On longer outings, a change of clothes is often welcome at the end of the trip. Fluorescent flagging tape is also good to have on hand (it's available from caving suppliers . . . see the accompanying sidebar), but be certain to remove the tape as you exit the cave. Never mark your passage with unsightly chalk, crayon, or burn marks: Such thoughtless graffiti may last for centuries.
If you really get hooked on caving and decide to pursue the sport on a more advanced level, you'll need other specially designed caving equipment. Techniques for advanced caving include vertical caving (or subterranean rock climbing), cave scuba diving, and underground camping.
Unless the cave you're exploring happens to be on your own property, you'll need to obtain the landowner's permission before entering the opening. Repay that kindness by treating the cave with respect and informing the owner when you leave. Keep in mind that you have been extended a favor by being allowed to cross his or her land and explore beneath it. The actions of a single inconsiderate spelunker could result in denied access for all other cavers (unfortunately, this has happened). Even if the owner is Uncle Sam, you must follow the same rules: In fact, many caves, especially those in the western states, are located on government land, so you'll need to obtain permission sometimes by writing weeks in advance—before entering them.
Like any other strenuous outdoor sport, caving poses certain dangers, but a properly equipped and trained caver rarely suffers more than a bruise. The caving accidents that end in tragedy are usually the result of someone's ignoring basic rules of cave safety. A few of these guidelines are listed below:
What you'll see when you enter the earth will vary with the type of cave you're in and the characteristics of your region of the country. Nearly 95% of the world's caverns are "solution caves", which are hollowed out of limestone or a few other types of rock by the action of weakly acidic rainwater. Over time, as the water seeks the lowest point, the water table drops, leaving the resulting chambers.
Formations in limestone caves are deposits built up by calcium carbonate, which leaches downward out of the rock layer above the cave. Stalactites may form from the ceiling, while directly below them stalagmites grow from the ground. In time, these formations may join together into columns.
Other common solution-cave speleothems include flowstone (formed by water dripping down a sloping wall), bacon (thin sheets of banded flowstone on the walls or ceiling), rim-stone pools, helictites (tiny shoots of calcite growing in all directions), soda straws (extremely fragile hollow stalactite tubes), moon milk (an unusual free-form deposit), anthodites (quill-like flowers of aragonite or calcite), and gypsum flowers and needles.
Non-solution caves include glacier caves (created by streamflow and evaporation), lava tubes (formed when surface lava cools faster than interior lava, they often have beautiful ice formations), sea caves (formed by the erosive action of sea waves), and boulder or talus caves (voids in blocks of rock at the base of cliffs) . . . as well as various "near caves" such as shallow sandstone shelters.
The number of caves in the United States is not known, but the NSS estimates that there are more than 50,000 limestone caverns alone. Although the majority of these are located in the eastern and central sections of the country, underground wilderness exists in every region.
Just as there is no single type of cave, there's also no such thing as a "typical" cave. However, it's certain that most are a far cry from their popular image as vast, dramatic caverns. Instead, they're predominantly small, low-ceilinged, wet, and muddy. And though each one reveals a unique view of the underground wilderness, all caves do share some characteristics.
Darkness is the most obvious trait, of course. Whereas our eyes are capable of at least limited sight even on the darkest night (allowing us to discern, for example, the outline of a hand), in the total darkness of a cave we are completely blind. In addition, caves are wet, containing active streams, pools, or at least dripping water. They're quite humid, too, with the air at or near its saturation point. And finally, these voids below our familiar living world are quiet.
All of these traits contribute to the attraction that caves hold for scientists, photographers, and spelunkers. The secrets of the harsh, dark, silent world beneath us are just beginning to be understood, and there's ample opportunity for interested cavers to help with the mapping, studying, and preserving of this fragile wilderness. Even if you aren't interested in pursuing caving as a sport, you owe it to yourself to visit one of the numerous commercial caves and make at least one venture into the earth to see the marvels hidden within.
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UPDATE: Thanks to Kevin Eckstrom of Religion News Service for pointing out that David Gibson got a leaked copy of the report (and so presumably did Laurie Goodstein of The Times). You can check out his comment below. Still, I think the point stands that the bishops would do better--whether officially or through back channels--to see the Catholic media as the place even bad news should go.
Amazing: Catholic News Service stories on the John Jay report are embargoed until 2 PM Eastern, but Laurie Goodstein of The New York Times and David Gibson of Religion News Service get pre-release copies. Journalists for Catholic pubs get to wait.
I complained about this re: the sex abuse crisis at the last meeting of the Catholic Press Association. Bishops didn't trust their own journalists to handle the crisis, so it was left to a far less sympathetic Boston Globe. Had the bishops trusted Catholic journalists to cover the crisis fairly in the pages of diocesan newspapers and magazines, the damage may not have been as great.
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Jake Marisnick hit a two-run double with two outs in the 10th inning Friday night and Houston rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox, giving the Astros their first win in nine games at Fenway Park.
With their 51st win of the season, the Astros matched last year's total.
Gregorio Petit entered as a pinch runner in the eighth inning and scored twice, including the tying run in the eighth on a wild sequence that withstood two challenges by Boston. The Red Sox lost both - and the game, ending their winning streak at four.
The Astros came back from deficits of 2-0 and 3-2 to tie it, then took their first lead in the 10th after loading the bases with none out against reliever Craig Breslow (2-4).


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IBM Worklight 6 is now available!
June 24 2013
Last week, IBM released the latest version of our mobile application development platform, IBM Worklight 6. Worklight 6, available as a no-charge download for developers, is a leading mobile app plaform for building apps on the full range of mobile devices and interfaces - native, HTML5, or hybrid. The new release includes key innovations and enhancements such as a new approach to geo-location in apps, integrated functional testing, and insight into application usage.
IBM® Worklight® helps organizations to extend their businesses to mobile devices. It provides an open, comprehensive and advanced plat- form on which to build, test, run, and manage mobile applications. With Worklight, organizations can efficiently develop, test, run and manage HTML5, hybrid and native applications and reduce development cost, speed time to market, and improve mobile application governance and security. IBM Worklight uses standards-based technologies that eliminate the use of code translation, proprietary interpreters and unpopular scripting languages.Here are some links with details:
- ibm.com: Worklight developer home page > This page includes downloads, access to the SmartCloud trial, and tutorials and samples.
- ibm.com: IBM Worklight 6 whitepaper >
- ibm.com: Worklight 6 Information Center >
and a webcast on June 27 with all the details, register here >
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Fredrik Malmborg http://www.replikera.se | 6/25/2013 2:08:03 AM
Hi Ed,
I was at the IBM Worklight Boot Camp at IBM Denmark last week and it looks like you got something useful. As a Notes developer I recognize patterns from XPages development.
I have one thing that would be interesting to get your view about. Is it not wrong to thing about mobile computing to be centered on a specific device? I question why I must have a specific device to be able to get my content/features. In the future I see myself pick up any device and by some authentication method my data and features will be made available for me as long as I use that device.
Of course this takes away some of the branding values for companies like Apple, but other values will replace it.
I miss your voice in Notes/Domino but wish you all best.
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Petter Kjeilen (@PetterKjeilen) | 6/25/2013 4:07:51 AM
Hi Ed,
Do you have information about using Domino/Notes data as source for Worklight applications ? Been asking around on twitter/forums/IBM etc, but no luck so far..
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The standard features of the Toyota Land Cruiser V8 include i-FORCE 5.7L V-8 381hp engine, 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), integrated navigation system, side seat mounted airbags, curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row overhead airbag, rear side-impact airbag, driver and passenger knee airbag, airbag occupancy sensor, automatic air conditioning, 18" aluminum wheels, cruise control, distance pacing, A-TRAC ABS and driveline traction control.
Indisputably, the Land Cruiser's solid rear axle and separate, reinforced chassis reach back to a long-ago time. Yes, Toyota's big SUV feels solid all-around.
Ride comfort could easily be described as silken smooth and comfortably composed, helped by soft 18-inch tires. A huge amount of rear-wheel articulation is good news for off-roaders, but can translate to occasions of head-tossing during on-pavement stretches.
Toyota's Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System allows oversize anti-sway bars to disconnect automatically at low speeds, when additional wheel travel is helpful. Relatively soft springs and sizable tires let the SUV cope handily with bumps.
Land Cruisers can roll through winding roads and twisty trails with commendably minimal body lean. Vehicle size and weight conspire with light steering to make handling ponderous, which is hardly a surprise.
Off-road trekkers can expect sterling levels of tenacity. Far beyond the pavement is where the Land Cruiser shines brightest. By pushing a button, Crawl Control uses the traction control and ABS to keep the SUV moving slowly though any terrain. Another knob selects specific traction-control settings.
One switch tightens the turning radius by braking an inside wheel, allowing the vehicle to pivot. For extreme conditions, the limited-slip differential can be locked. Even when dashing through sand dunes, the Land Cruiser feels nimble and eager.
When off-road, the foremost obstacle might be the Land Cruiser's width: almost 78 inches. Obviously, some narrow trails could prove problematical.
Despite its weight, a Land Cruiser accelerates briskly. Transmission shifts are prompt and smooth, though an occasional moment of gear-change confusion can occur. Helped by its separate ladder frame, this SUV can tow up to 8,100 pounds
Land Cruisers are among the least-efficient vehicles available, EPA-rated at 13/18 mpg City/Highway, or 15 mpg Combined. Regular fuel is sufficient.
Kinship to the past is evident from a few styling cues, helping the bulbous but good-looking SUV stand out in its category. Starting with the nearly-classic 1991 model, the Land Cruiser's sizable shape has retained its kinship with tradition.
Up front, chrome ribbons highlight the LED headlights. Despite 9.0-inch ground clearance, removable side steps make the Land Cruiser appear lower than expected. Chrome is amply applied to the rear as well, yet the overall look is conservative and reasonably tasteful.
Ready to cope with its array of off-road technology, the upright, symmetrical dashboard is packed with large buttons and knobs. Yet, most controls are built into the infotainment screen. At the center console, controls for the transfer case and traction system sit alongside a conventional gearshift lever.
At a glance, the Land Cruiser almost resembles a luxury sedan. Space is bountiful, though not every passenger enjoys equivalent accommodations. Front seats are wide and well-padded, helping to provide excellent views. Row two isn't far behind in comfort, with space for three average-size adults.
Three seatbelts await in the third row, but youngsters are the most likely occupants. The truck-based third-row configuration precludes foldaway seatbacks. Instead, two removable seat halves can fold upward when not in use.
Semi-aniline leather upholstery feels tempting, but hard plastic trim seems out of place in such a costly vehicle.
Cargo volume totals a sizable 16.1 cubic feet behind the third row, expanding to 43 cubic feet when those seats are folded away. Removing third-row seats and folding second-row seatbacks boosts space close to 82 cubic feet.
In addition to excellent ride quality and strong V8 power, the Land Cruiser stands apart for its off-road capabilities and assemblage of appropriate electronic gadgetry. Few vehicles of any sort come with such a distinct personal and noble heritage. Steering may be ponderous and gas mileage hideous, but a Land Cruiser is bountifully equipped for both off-road and on-pavement pleasures.
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Land Cruiser ($83,665) comes with four-wheel drive, eight-passenger seating, four-zone automatic climate control, semi-aniline perforated leather seat trim, heated/ventilated power front seats, a cooler box, pushbutton start, 14-speaker JBL audio, a 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen, LED headlights, and 18-inch wheels. A rear-seat entertainment system with DVD player and dual 11.6-inch screens is optional. (Prices are MSRP and do not include $1,295 destination charge.)
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans seem to have it all.
Native son Paul Ryan is Mitt Romney's running mate. Gov. Scott Walker is a national conservative hero after surviving a recall vote. Former Gov. Tommy Thompson is vying to capture an open Senate seat held for more than 50 years by Democrats. And Wisconsin's own Reince Priebus heads the Republican National Committee.
Now they're focusing on the crown jewel: delivering Wisconsin's 10 electoral votes for Romney. It won't be easy. Barack Obama cruised to victory by 14 points four years ago, and maintains a slight lead over Romney in polls. And Wisconsin hasn't gone for a Republican presidential candidate since Ronald Reagan in 1984.
Still, the fact that the goal is even plausible shows how much Wisconsin's politics have changed in the few years since GOP nominee John McCain was blown out here in 2008 and Democrats held control of the statehouse. Wisconsin has a long tradition of political moderation, but voters have become more conservative since the recession slammed the economy and government deficits rose. A group of rising GOP leaders has taken advantage with a message that relentlessly emphasized jobs and making government less costly.
It's an approach that will work here for the long haul, they insist, and can serve as a model for Republicans competing in other states with economic challenges.
"This is exactly what we've wanted to see, be the center of attention and have people stop and listen and say, 'What's Wisconsin doing?'," said Milwaukee-area tea party organizer Tim Dake. "We're flexing political muscle but we spent a long time building it up."
Walker's victory in the 2010 governor's race came as the biggest step up for the Wisconsin party. Immediately upon succeeding Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle, Walker moved to strip most public employees of their collective bargaining rights on the grounds that the state could no longer afford rich union contracts. His subsequent battle with organized labor, and resounding victory in a recall election, raised Walker's conservative profile and bolstered his claim that Republicans are in tune with the concerns of average taxpayers.
Walker and Ryan will have prominent speaking roles at the national party convention, which is being organized by Priebus.
Walker, Ryan and Priebus represent a shift to the right from the more moderate Republicans — other than communist-hunter Sen. Joe McCarthy in the 1950s — who tended to represent Wisconsin since the party was founded at a little schoolhouse in Ripon in 1854. Robert La Follette Sr., who was the Progressive Party presidential candidate in 1924, was a social reformer. Former Republican Govs. Lee Dreyfus signed the nation's first statewide gay rights bill in 1982 and Thompson reformed welfare in the 1990s.
That approach changed in 2010, when advocates of small government took over the party. Besides Walker's victory, tea party candidate Ron Johnson beat liberal Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold, and control of both houses of the Legislature flipped from the Democrats to Republicans. Walker won by 7 points in his recall victory two months ago.
"A number of us have been talking about these big, bold ideas for years," Walker said in an interview. "In 2010, it kind of all came together."
Walker said that as they rose in the party, he, Ryan and Priebus, who are all in their 40s, talked about the need for Republican candidates to focus almost exclusively on plans for fixing the state and nation's economic and fiscal woes. While Walker drew up his controversial budget cut proposal for the state, Ryan advanced a congressional plan for overhauling federal entitlement programs, including converting Medicare to a voucher system. Ryan's selection for the GOP ticket has made his plan a centerpiece of the presidential campaign.
"We're all going to talk about essentially the same thing, we're going to repeat it over and over again, and more importantly than that, we acted on it," Walker said. "This has become the testing ground for bold reform ideas."
Democrats insist the GOP swing will prove short-lived after voters see that the conservative policies don't produce prosperity or address average people's needs. The Wisconsin economy, still dependent on manufacturing, has continued to struggle, with unemployment at 7.3 in July. Walker is also falling far short of his stated goal of creating 250,000 jobs over four years.
"2010 was a fluke," said Matt Canter, a Wisconsin native and spokesman for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. "The recall was an isolated incident. ... In a presidential year Wisconsin voters will favor the same values and priorities that they have for many decades."
Wisconsin is among a group of Midwest states pivotal to the presidential race. Both campaigns are showering money and attention on the region, especially Ohio, Iowa and Michigan, where Republicans also made gains in 2010. Recent polls that showed Obama with a small lead over Romney in Wisconsin were conducted before Ryan's selection as Romney's running mate.
Obama's campaign has had a head start in the state. It has opened more than 40 offices and briefly aired television ads here; Romney's campaign has 25 offices and is tapping into the network Republicans used to help Walker beat back the recall attempt.
Democrat Tom Barrett, the Milwaukee mayor who lost to Walker in both 2010 and in the recall, said Ryan's selection could make the state more closely contested.
"Up to this point, it has certainly not been a battleground state in terms of resources," Barrett said. "Both sides will ratchet it up in Wisconsin."
Wisconsin residents have grown used to, and a little fatigued, by the attention.
"We're kind of like the political weather vane," said high school English teacher Dream Gunther, 38, of Milwaukee, an Obama supporter. "We're at the forefront of change."


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[SPOILER ALERT: The following story reveals the winners of The Voice. Read at your own risk.]
It was the season that turned Purrfect the Cat into a household name, made opera cool again and transformed a Mickey Mouse Club friendship into a bitter reality TV feud, and Tuesday night marked the end of the second season of The Voice. Who won? Read on to find out.
One singer from each team remained: Tony Lucca from Team Adam Levine, Juliet Simms from Cee Lo Green's group, Chris Mann of Team Christina Aguilera and Team Blake Shelton's finalist, Jermaine Paul.
At the end of the two-hour show, host Carson Daly announced that Mann came in fourth. More shocking was the third-place singer — Lucca — a fan and media favorite because of his Mickey Mouse Club roots and his sparring with fellow MMC-er Christina. Simms followed in second place, and Daly named Paul, the former Alicia Keys back-up singer, the winner of The Voice. "Thank you! I just want to say thank you to everyone that voted for me ... everyone that supported from the beginning," the 33-year-old from New York said. "Nobody but Jesus, man!"
Paul closed the show with an emotional performance of his winning song from Monday's final performance show, R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly."
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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins (GF, dairy-free, cane sugar-free, low sugar)
So it's not *really* spring here yet. Technically it is, but the ongoing weather proves otherwise. It was snowing out this morning! For obvious reasons, "spring" food isn't really happening yet. I yearn for pea shoots, fresh lettuces, tiny radishes, and sweet crunchy kohlrabi. But given the chilly temperatures, I'm still eating root veggies, cooked greens, etc etc etc. Geez.
Since it feels like we are moving backward through the seasons instead of forward, diving headlong back into fall, I decided to make some pumpkin muffins. They are a little autumnal for this time of year, but based on the chilly temperatures, they fit right in. Aaaaand they are gluten-free, dairy-free, and cane sugar-free. I like this recipe because it makes a muffin that isn't very sweet. You can really taste the pumpkin! I mean really, if you are looking for sugarbomb baked goods, you are reading the wrong blog. They are moist and just a little sweet, with a good balance of pumpkin flavor and spice. Nice.
Pumpkin Muffins (gluten-free, dairy-free, cane sugar-free, low sugar)
yield: 10-12 regular-size muffins
I like this recipe because it is free of xanthan gum or other binders, and is low in sugar. This yields 10 to 12 muffins, depending on how exact you are with filling the muffin tins and how large your muffin tins are. I have not tried this using a "flax" egg or another egg-substitute. If you do, please let me know how it works for you!
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or sunflower oil (if you are a dairy-eater, this recipe is great with melted butter too)
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons agave nectar
- 120 grams (1 cup) sorghum flour
- 60 grams (1/2 cup) oat flour
- 30 grams (1/4 cup) tapioca starch aka tapioca flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a muffin tin very well or line with cute muffin papers (I like dinosaur muffin papers).
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flours, starch, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice until mixture is light and well-mixed. Set aside.
In a large bowl with stand mixer or hand mixer, combine pumpkin, eggs, oil, water, vanilla, and Agave nectar. Mix until ingredients are smooth and well-combined. Then add dry ingredients gradually, scraping sides as you go, until mixture is just combined.
Spoon batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling about 3/4 of the way ( I like using a cookie scoop for this - easy peasy!) and place in the pre-heated oven. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool 10 minutes in pan, then remove from pan and allow to finish cooling on rack.
Store in a well-sealed container or wrapped tightly in foil or in a storage bag. These muffins freeze well and can be thawed at room temperature or on a defrost setting in the microwave.


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One Direction are officially the most popular boy band in the world, possibly in history.
The British / Irish boy-band, a byproduct of the 2010 season of the UK 'X Factor,' have taken the world by storm.
Here, get to know the only Irish member of the group, singer Niall Horan.
1. Niall's the only Irish member of the new smash pop group 'One Direction' - he hails from Mullingar in Westmeath.
2. Niall loves to keep in touch with his fans. Join nearly 11 million fans and follow the tweetaholic @NiallOfficial on Twitter!
3. He'll be turning 20 later this year. Niall was born on September 13, 1993
4. Other mega popstar Katy Perry is one of his biggest fans. The pop queen put Niall through during the 2010 season of 'X Factor' in the UK, and recently congratulated him on his group's new found success in the US via Twitter saying "@NiallOfficial congratulations, you didn't let me down! xo"
5. Niall's got nerves of steel. Following a car accident outside of Birmingham, England earlier this year, he reportedly laughed it off. "I actually laughed afterwards. I don't know why, but I thought it was funny – it felt like being in bumper cars," said Horan after a car hit the one he was travelling in.
6. He had a bad case of "Irish teeth." Prior to heading for the US along with One Direction, Niall's managers had him fitted for braces to fix up his now adorable smile.
7. Niall originally had big dreams of being a solo music star. When he didn't make the cut for boys soloists round in the 'X Factor' UK, he and the four other lads were picked to form One Direction, which ultimately came in third in the reality music competition. They were later signed to Simon Cowell's record label Syco.
8. He's got an eye for older women. Of Irish television presenter Christine Bleakley, Horan said "Seriously, she is my NBF, my new best friend - she is utterly incredible. I also think she's gorgeous.. I like the older woman." Bleakley is 15 years Horan's senior.
9. Aside from being a talented singer, Niall is also great on the guitar. He's quoted as saying that receiving a guitar for Christmas one year was the best present he could have ever received.
10. Horan's career inspiration? Michael Buble. Horan remembers a time when he was singing in the car and his family noticed his vocal talents. "My aunt said she thought the radio was on. Exactly the same thing happened to Michael Bublé with his dad. He's my absolute hero so I like the fact we have a similar story."
Got any more fun facts about One Direction's Niall Horan? Comment below!


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Rating Systems Category
Please rename Category:Rating systems as Category:Rating Systems (capitalization). I would do it myself, but there is a plethora of media in the category. EganioTalk 21:13, 25 July 2008 (UTC)
Liberty Tree articles
Could you rename Category:Liberty Tree articles to Category:Liberty Tree Articles (capitalisation)? I was looking for a category to rename myself, but that has too many articles! Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 06:01, 8 February 2009 (UTC)
- Heh, don't worry. It didn't take that long (just a few minutes)! Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 23:54, 13 February 2009 (UTC)
Gang leaders
Hey. Could you please rename Category:Gang leaders to Category:Gang Leaders (capitalization)? Thanks. Masterpogihaha 15:42, March 27, 2010 (UTC)
Liberty City in GTA III Era
Could you undo all edits by User:Nodnarb3 to last version by User:Learner22 on the Liberty City in GTA III Era page. I'd do it myself but I can't revert or undo intermediate edits. --Gta-mysteries 09:31, May 20, 2010 (UTC)
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I seem to have lost my social page I think it may have been deleted how can I retrieve it?Andrew nicholson 16:18, June 7, 2010 (UTC)
Gang Cars
Could you rename Category:Gang Cars to Category:Gang Vehicles? Thanks. Masterpogihaha 15:55, August 7, 2010 (UTC)
Hi i was just wondering how you become an admin
- This is not the correct place to ask this. Ezanrki 13:19, 6 November 2010 (UTC)
Unused Files
Hey Gtabot, can you do me a favour and delete the unused files that I have marked for deletion? ALso, can you please remove the "Unused Image" tag from images I have added to several articles but failed to remove? Also, can you please stop adding unneccessary images and/or duplicate images of images that already exist on this wiki?--MrLanceVanceDance 11:52, 8 August 2011 (BST)
- I'll get the first one done easily. I'll look into the second one. As for duplicate images, can you provide an example where I did this? If you mean from last year, we had some trouble importing images automatically from Wikia, so that made some duplicates. If you mean more recently, let me know. gboyers talk 12:07, 8 August 2011 (BST)
I think I mean from last year, but don't worry, we should easily get that sorted out.--MrLanceVanceDance 12:13, 8 August 2011 (BST)
Hey Gtabot, can you do me the following favours:
1. Move Shoreside Vale Safehouse (GTA LCS) to "Shoreside Vale Safehouse".
2. Move Staunton Island Safehouse (GTA LCS) to "Staunton Island Safehouse".
I can't perform the following moves because I don't have the right to delete pages. Thanks.--MrLanceVanceDance 10:47, 13 October 2011 (BST)
- Gtabot is for making large-scale automated edits (such as renaming/removing categories/templates on hundreds of pages), not individual page moves. If you look at the target pages Shoreside Vale Safehouse and Staunton Island Safehouse, they both exist and need to be deleted, which is why you aren't able to move the pages yourself. Are you planning on merging the pages, or making the LCS one the primary article for that title? gboyers talk 14:58, 13 October 2011 (BST)
What I am planning on doing is to move Shoreside Vale Safehouse (GTA LCS) to "Shoreside Vale Safehouse" (without the LCS) and to move Staunton Island Safehouse (GTA LCS) to "Staunton Island Safehouse" (without the LCS), as there is no risk of confusion. However, I cannot delete things so I cannot carry out the moves.--MrLanceVanceDance 01:14, 14 October 2011 (BST)
- Shoreside Vale Safehouse is a redirect to Shoreside Vale Safehouse (Disambiguation) (which should be moved to the name without the brackets) and Staunton Island Safehouse is a disambig. What are you planning to do with the disambig pages? If you want to use those titles for the more prominent one and simply link to the other from the top of the pages, wouldn't GTA III be more prominent? JFletcherTalk (formerly User:Biggest gta fan ever) 01:37, 14 October 2011 (BST)
I am going to add "(Disambiguation)" to their titles to avoid confusion. Also, in GTA III, "Safehouses" aren't called "Safehouses". They are called "Hideouts". It was GTA VC that first started using the terms "Save Points" and "Safehouses".--MrLanceVanceDance 01:44, 14 October 2011 (BST)
- OK then, there are a couple of points here:
- I personally don't really like pages with (Disambiguation) on the end, it's a fairly long word, and a lot to type. I think that if we need to have a disambig, it should be at the main title. Often we don't need a disambig page, we simply have the more prominent page at the main title, and it links directly to the other page(s). As there are only two articles in that disambig, it isnt necessarily required (a simple link will do), but we need to decide which one is more prominent first.
- Fair enough about GTA III not calling them safehouses, but I would prefer to make the page easy to find rather than be 100% technically correct. The word safehouse is used throughout the series, and is very familiar to people who play these games. Does everyone realise that this word wasn't always used? (Obviously not, as the name is used in many GTA III related articles on this wiki). I think that people will look for Shoreside Vale Safehouse for information about both GTA III and GTA LCS, even though it's not called that in game. What do you think? JFletcherTalk (formerly User:Biggest gta fan ever) 01:57, 14 October 2011 (BST)
- EDIT: Actually, now I see that you've moved Shoreside Vale Safehouse (GTA III) to Shoreside Vale Hideout, it does make sense for usability reasons to make these changes, and have no pages with brackets (my argument above was more about which page should have the brackets and which shouldn't). I think in this case that the disambig can be deleted, and simply have a link that the top of the page to link to the GTA III version. Thoughts? JFletcherTalk (formerly User:Biggest gta fan ever) 02:03, 14 October 2011 (BST)
- I agree.--MrLanceVanceDance 02:34, 14 October 2011 (BST)
This isn't as simple as that - what we do here will have repercussions into how we deal with other disambig pages and brackets in page titles and different words for the same thing (hideout/safehouse). So let's not dig ourselves into a big inconsistent hole.
- For pages like GTA where 99% of people know exactly what it refers to (the series, not GTA 1), it's fine to let one page keep the title. In that situation, all the other pages use other titles (avoiding brackets where possible). This is even though technically speaking the series doesn't have an official name, and "Grand Theft Auto" refers specifically to the first game, but 99% of people here agree that GTA=series GTA1=game.
- Then there are titles like Claude, where one title is more obvious than the other, but we still have Claude (disambiguation)
- Then there are other situations like Mike where the difference is less obvious, so we can choose whether to force up the disambiguation. In this situation, we let Mike take over.
- Then there are titles which refer to types of things, such as Limousine or Helicopter, where there isn't a specific article for them. We could use a plain disambiguation page, but it's better to use a proper list article like Fixed-Wing Aircraft or Police Car.
For the safehouses, only one of them technically is a safehouse and the other technically is a 'hideout' (same thing, just different terminology), but we can't expect most users to instinctively know that. The names we're using are completely made up, so users might search for one term expecting to find the other one easily. So that is one point in favour of using the current bracket layout, but brackets are difficult to link to (do you add a space? Do you start with a capital? Are there spaces inside the brackets? Which type of parenthesis do you use?). This is why, for most pages on this wiki that occur in multiple games, we add "in GTA III" or "in GTA III Era" to the title like - Safehouses in GTA Vice City - that is much more guessable and usable than anything using brackets. We should extend that to these pages - Shoreside Vale Safehouse in GTA III.
The only question is whether we should use "Hideout" for the two games where that term is used instead. I don't think we should, because being consistent is important to how usable the wiki is, and how easy it is to organise - we use 'safehouse' everywhere else. If someone searches for hideout it will still take them to the right page, and they will very quickly realise that we always use the word 'safehouse' here. Just like if they search for Quests they'll find missions. However, I'm not 100% sure on this point, it will require a further decision. In the meantime, stick with whatever we use for each game's list (here).
So I would suggest we stick to having 3 pages, but rename them to their correct name:
- Shoreside Vale Safehouse (which should be a disambiguation page)
- Shoreside Vale Hideout in GTA III
- Shoreside Vale Safehouse in GTA Liberty City Stories (we don't abbreviate to LCS, for consistency with other games that we don't abbreviate)
The page Shoreside Vale Hideout should redirect to the disambig, whilst Shoreside Vale Safehouse in GTA III should redirect to its respective page with 'hideout' in the title. Make sense? gboyers talk 05:55, 14 October 2011 (BST)
There has been a change in how the
<youtube></youtube> tags work recently.
The way they work now
will create the video previews as we are used to seeing them, such as the GTA V trailer on the Main Page. However, almost every other page still uses the old tag which would have looked like this:
<youtube>hvoD7ehZPcM</youtube>. Is it possible for this bot to fix all of these now broken videos? They are almost everywhere, like game trailers and mission walkthroughs and it doesn't look very good with broken code everywhere. Andreaz1 (talk|edits) 00:49, 3 September 2013 (BST)
- This is a very good idea to have this bot do this. It seems to be a tedious and repetitive task that should be easily fixed with a bot. Ian Phoenixtalk 01:14, 3 September 2013 (BST)
Yep this should be straightfoward, I'll try to get the bot working again. gboyers talk 01:32, 3 September 2013 (BST)


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Universal Licensing System - Help
This article provides information on the steps to register low power auxiliary devices (LPADs) including unlicensed wireless microphones. The registration process for unlicensed LPADs provides interference protection from TV white space devices. Large venues that cannot accommodate all of their wireless microphones and other low power auxiliary devices on channels that have been set aside for this type of use can register for protection on additional channels.
A request to register unlicensed LPADs including wireless microphones must be received at least 30 days prior to the operation of the devices. You will need to provide information regarding the:
- Use of the two reserved channels and other TV channels where TV white spaces devices are not allowed to operate (other available TV channels)
- Registrant and contact information
- Venue
- Number of additional TV channels needed
- Schedule for unlicensed LPAD use (up to one year)
The process to register an unlicensed LPADs including wireless microphone involves three parts:
Part 1 - Determine If You Qualify
To register unlicensed LPADs, registrants must demonstrate that they will be using more unlicensed wireless microphones and other low power auxiliary devices than can be accommodated on the reserved and other available channels. To do this they must:
- Determine location, times, and the number of unlicensed LPADs including wireless microphones needed.
- Contact a TVWS Database Administrator to identify the two reserved channels and other available TV channels.
- Determine whether or not all unlicensed LPADs can be accommodated on the two reserved channels and other available TV channels.
Part 2 - File a Request to Register Unlicensed LPADs
- Log in to ULS Online Filing with your FCC Registration Number (FRN) and password.
- Select "File Unlicensed LPAD Registrations (Including Wireless Microphones)" on the left-side of the screen.
- Provide information required on each screen and click Save and Continue
- Use the Edit buttons on the Summary screen to verify and/or change information and click Sign and Submit.
Note: It is important that you review your information for accuracy because it cannot be changed after you submit it.
- Sign your request and click Submit Application.
Note: By typing your first and last name in the name fields you have electronically signed your request.
Part 3 - What to do After a Registration is Submitted
- Wait for the FCC to review and Accept the registration. During this time, the registration will be listed on a web page for 10 days to provide an opportunity for public comment or objections.
- After the registration is approved, use the File Number of the registration to access one of the TV bands database systems to enter final scheduling and channel information for the venue.


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Church leaders watched the unfolding political drama in Egypt with a mixture of hope for reform and concern over potential violence, said the head of the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land. Pierbattista Pizzaballa, O.F.M., said on Jan. 30 that the unrest that has weakened the 30-year rule of Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak came as a surprise to Catholics in the region.
"We all sense that these are epochal changes. None of us would have imagined these kinds of developments a few months ago," Father Pizzaballa said. "This means that there are currents, especially in the Arab world, that now have found visible expression. This is certainly a positive sign, but it's also worrying because we don't know how all this will end," he said. Mubarak's opponents include both radical and moderate Muslim groups, and it is unclear who might assume power if the president resigns. Father Pizzaballa said he hoped that "respect for religious minorities will be preserved" in Egypt.
Francesco Zannini, who teaches at the Pontifical Institute for Arabic and Islamic Studies in Rome, said the situation in Egypt reflected the weakening political power of Arab leaders who have ruled as "monarchs" but who are threatened by changes brought by globalization. In Egypt, it was unclear whether the momentum of the unrest was great enough to bring lasting reforms, Zannini said. One big question, he said, was whether Mohamed ElBaradei, an opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize-winner, had the capacity to govern Egypt. Zannini said that although Islamic extremists had begun to join the protests in Egypt, he doubted they will ever present a governing alternative there. According to Zannini, radical Islam was losing influence among the populations of the Middle East.
The Rev. Justo Lacunza Balda, former rector of Rome's Pontifical Institute for Arabic and Islamic Studies, said police and military officials will not be able to stop demonstrators in Egypt or other Arab countries. "Ordinary people cannot tolerate any more the appalling conditions of human degradation in which they live. They say, 'Enough is enough' and believe that they have nothing to lose."


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Coil springsbanter general discussions etc
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Coil springs
My 2.5 could do with new coil springs .
There are a few on eBay with varying prices which probably means varying quality so wondered if anybody had any thoughts on replacements?
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Pity you are so far away .you could have swapped them for the ones on my soon to be scrapped fronty.
Veni Vidi Lychee I came I saw I ate fruit
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I've recently bought a pair off ebay from Jimmy bits. Meant to have been 2inch lift but only gave 1 inch nice and firm though and after 200 mile on them they seem good bit firmer than stock springs but have made up for the lack of rear antiroll bar. Haven't tried them off road yet though.
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Thanks for the replies and lee thanks for info on springs.
Knowsley is as you say quite a way to come.thanks for the offer pixie
Sorry to read you're about to scrap your 2.5.
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Tin worm took her .RIP to the shed.
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Ahh ...... Yes , the reason for the demise of many a vehicle.
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Had a price from millers £80 a pair 20% stronger than standard ones.
Looked at Paddock ( landrover) spares and defender coils springs are 14 £ each ,they couldn't,t say if the would fit my frontera. They don't do frontera ones.
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I'm sure that with the landrover ones you have to fit landrover spring seats as well as the springs dont fit in to the frontera ones.
Green oval stuff is dirt cheap in comparison its because of how much stuff is made for them brings the cost right down, plus because they break down all the time there is a need for a steady supplie of parts!!
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As above, defender coils are about 30mm wider in diameter than standard, but they are cheap. On an A series you have to add Landrover spring seats, you can just make out the LR seats bolted over the originals
& you can make them fit in the top seats with the right isolation rubbers. Sorry, the picture attached isn't the best, & one day, I'll add a full report to my build thread.
Also, If you go with green oval springs, watch the poundage. I run with 340lb springs, and while they're good with my usual boot load (about 400kg day in, day out) when its empty it's way too hard for comfort
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As said LR options - have a look on itocuk and search Terra Firma springs. There are a few options so it would be worth a read.
Guess it's all about what you use your truck for, daily runner carrying tools etc. or off road toy where you just want the ground clearance
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Thanks bhcalcutta and retropedro. I use my fronty daily and go out with it loaded with tools sometimes,and I use it for towing my trailer.
I would be happy with standard springs as a comfortable drive is what I would prefer.
My local LCP motor factors can get a pair for £80 inc bat,and there's are some on eBay for £66 for a pair free postage.
I much prefer to buy locally as it's easy to return things if the parts are not right but I would save £14.
Will be pondering.
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How do Trooper springs compare?
I've got +2 springs to fit to my LWB Trooper, so the old ones will be spare afterwards
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Trooper springs will be a direct fit. Might also give a little lift as the Trooper is heavier. Depends on how saggy the Trooper springs are though.
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Hi wilberforce,thanks for the offer. I don't know about trooper springs nut I am think I would prefer new springs as mine went quite quickly at about 170,000 miles. My thoughts are that using used springs they might go as well.
I have been under the back looking at them and how are they changed? It looks as though they just sit in place, I can't see any means of them being fixed down.
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There held in by pressure. The shock and anti roll bar keep them in place.
When I did my ones I jacked up on side taking the weight off the spring undid the roll bar drop link and the shock nd you can take the spring straight out and the new one straight in no need for compressors. Then do the shock and roll bar back up.
Took me a hour with basic hand tools to do both
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Thanks lee for the description of how to replace them. I am encouraged that it didn't take too long. Have been watching some replacements on you tube of jeep replacement springs none quite the same as a fronty.
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Tbf the first side took me a good 40 minuets cuz i didon't undo the drop link and used a spring compressor what a pain the rear that was ended up having to undo the drop link any way to get the new one in as I couldn't compress it far enough second side took me less than 20 minuets just undid the drop link straight away lesson learnt
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On Truck...
1. With the rear wheels still on the ground and the standard suspension springs under their normal compression I noted the angle of the brake compensation arm in relation to the chassis at the compensation valve and the distance of the arm end at the rubber joint on the axle to the chassis cross member above it and then released it at the axle end.
2. Then jacked the whole back end up and put a axle stand on each side under the chassis rail next to the trailing arm mounting point, and lowered the truck onto them.
3. Repositioned the jack to the diff, took up the axle weight, removed both rear wheels and undid the lower mount on each shock.
4. With the axle still held in position by the two lower and the single upper trailing arms I was able to lower it enough to release the standard springs and fit the plus 2" springs without recourse to a spring compressor.
5. Then gently jacked the axle back up until I could re-fit the lower mounts on each shock absorber.
6. Wheels back on and tighten up, then jack up enough to remove the two axle stands and lower the vehicle to the ground. Remove jack to leave the vehicle putting the suspension under it's normal compression.
7. Adjust the front suspension to level the vehicle.
8. Adjust the brake compensation arm mount on the axle along with the arm to restore the previously recorded measurements (step 1) and re-fit the mount to the rubber joint.
Job done, about two hours.
This posting may have been helpfull, on the other hand probably not... Either way, I may have had drink when posting it in which case it's probably not as helpfull as it could have been
Work safe, and remember all technical problems can be resolved with a hammer, the trick is knowing where to hit it and how big a hammer to use (I often find it may also help to have a spare bit in the shed to replace the bit you have just mullered )
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Thank you very much snapper for the very detailed description of how to replace them. I think I could do them from reading it.
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School's out! Now what? MSU Engineering camps offer teens fun and a step toward their future
June 6, 2013
The end of the school year can bring teens both euphoric freedom and a dreadful sense of boredom. Fortunately, there are choices beyond another year of Camp Mosquito Bite or a summer wasted in videogame marathons. The end of the school year is a perfect time for teenagers to expand their experiences, discover future career possibilities, and take a step toward realizing their college ambitions.
Michigan State University offers summer programs for teens interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), including camps focused on robotics and those that introduce students to a wide range of engineering careers. More than 25 College of Engineering faculty members are engaged in teaching pre-college students in programs ranging from robotics to a comprehensive introduction to engineering. Among these faculty mentors are top researchers, university distinguished professors, NSF CAREER award winners, and faculty members from every discipline within the college.
Summer 2013 programs currently open for enrollment include: the High School Engineering Institute (Session 2: June 23-27 and Session 3: July 14-18), Introduction to Robotics Engineering (July 21-25), and Spartaneering LEGO Robotics (June 17-21).
The High School Engineering Institute is a residential program offering rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors an in-depth introduction to engineering that includes a taste of college life on the MSU campus, participation in demonstrations, hands-on experiments, team-based problem solving, short lectures, and tours of cutting-edge engineering research facilities. Participants spend time with members of the faculty, learn about each of the majors offered in the College of Engineering, and have opportunities to meet representatives of the Honors College, MSU Admissions, Education Abroad, and the Center for Spartan Engineering (to learn about co-op/internship and undergraduate research opportunities). Sessions with availability include Session 2: June 23-27 and Session 3: July 14-18. More information is available at http://tinyurl.com/Spartan-HSEI
Introduction to Robotics Engineering is a residential program held on campus July 21-25, and open to students entering grades 10-12. Students learn about fields of engineering involved in robotics, biomimetic robotic fish, nano-robotics, mechatronics, and manufacturing automation. Participants solve problems through building and programming robots using NXT and VEX Robotics Invention Systems. More information is available at http://tinyurl.com/Spartan-Robotics-Camp
Lego Robotics is a robotics program for children entering grades 4-8 that will be held on campus June 17-21. This commuter camp allows students to learn about fields of engineering while engaging in problem identification, team building, communication, problem solving, programming and competition using the NXT Robotics Invention System. More information is available at http://tinyurl.com/Spartan-LEGO-Robotics
Interested families can apply online for these fun, career-focused summer camps. Deadlines for each program are quickly approaching. More information is available at http://www.egr.msu.edu/future-engineer/programs.


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May 31, 2013
June is National Safety Month
Believe it or not, tomorrow is the first day of June, which marks the first day of National Safety Month. It is an annual observance to educate and influence behaviors around leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths.
This year's campaign, Safety Starts with Me, highlights the steps every individual can take to be a safety leader. While leadership from the top is important, creating a culture where there is a sense of ownership of safety by all makes everyone a safety leader.
"On the Journey to Safety Excellence, successful organizations engage everyone in safety and create a culture where people feel a personal responsibility not only for their own safety, but for that of their coworkers, family and friends," said Janet Froetscher, president and CEO of the National Safety Council. "While safety is important year-round, June is a great time to get everyone involved as the nation observes National Safety Month."
This year the National Safety Council has chosen to focus on employee engagement. Throughout the month of June we will provide you with links to a number of free downloadables from the council on each of the topics listed below. This year the weekly themes include:
- June 2-8: Preventing slips, trips and falls
- June 9-15: Employee wellness
- June 16-22: Emergency preparedness
- June 23-29: Ergonomics
Bonus topics: Summer safety and driving safety
Unintentional injuries and deaths in the United States are at unacceptable levels. Unintentional-injury related deaths were estimated to total 122,900 in 2011, up 1.7 percent compared to 2010. The latest estimate is 42 percent greater than the 1992 total of 86,777, the lowest annual total since 1924. The cost of unintentional injuries to Americans and their employers exceeds $750 billion nationally, and causes great suffering among individuals and their families.
Help celebrate 100 Years of Safety this June. The National Safety Council also is spending this year celebrating 100 Years of Safety. As we celebrate how far safety has come, take a minute to test your safety history knowledge. Find historical safety information, including an interactive timeline and make a safety pledge for 2013. Encourage coworkers to make a safety pledge as part of your National Safety Month celebration.
Founded in 1913 and chartered by Congress, the National Safety Council is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to save lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the road through leadership, research, education and advocacy. The council advances this mission by partnering with businesses, government agencies, elected officials and the public in areas where we can make the most impact – distracted driving, teen driving, workplace safety, prescription drug overdoses and safe communities.
Stay safe with National Safety Month.


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RHET 125 (CA) Creating Visual Rhetoric (1)
This is a project-based course in creating visual rhetoric. Looking at case studies of protest art, news images of 9/11, and advertising (political and product), students will explore how words and images interact in persuasive messages. As they create varied visual messages, students will consider what makes an image iconic, how visual and verbal elements contribute to meaning, and what role images play in news stories. Lab required.
- General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Creating in the Arts
- Offering: Fall
- Instructor: Collins


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I'm having a hard time trying to figuring out a way to have an hero hide from an enemy view range behind a wall. As you can see bellow, the view range is above the hero, but the enemy should not be able to see him because he is behind a wall.
I can create the view range, no problem, but how can I make the view range not "see" the hero behind the wall?
Does anyone have an insight, tip or idea of how this can be done?
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