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Household Water Well Program helps rural Ohio homeowners
Ohio rural homeowners who need to repair or construct new wells may be eligible for a low-interest loan through the Household Water Well Program (HHWWP).
Administered by the Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP), HHWWP offers an up to $11,000 loan for water-well construction or repairs. Loans carry an interest rate of 1 percent. Loan maturity may not exceed 20 years and will depend on the borrower's repayment ability. Borrowers will be responsible for associated loan costs such as recording and other fees.
"HHWWP provides rural homeowners on a fixed income a highly affordable means of improving their water wells," Rural Community Assistance Program Assistant Director Kristin Woodall said. "The program offers loans at a very low interest rate that should be manageable for homeowners to budget."
To be eligible, residents must live in a rural area such as a township, village or county wherein the population does not exceed 50,000. Applicants must own and occupy the home or be purchasing the home that is serviced by the well. Household income for Ohio residents applying must not exceed $55,216.


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I think the technique you want to use is called Gaussian Elimination. I must have written this code a half dozen times when I was back in university. I did versions with simple elimination, partial and full pivoting (actual and virtual). I hated it every time and I have long … Read More
Dear codeorder and Mitja Bonca, Thanks for your discussion about my problem. I solved the problem using C# library for .NET. [URL="http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/51470/Advanced-Matrix-Library-in-C-"]Here[/URL] you can find it, but its in another forum. I just used "solvelinear()" function. Its easy. I use two projects, one for C# and one for VB in … Read More
C, D, and E are unknowns. What is presented is what is known as "simultaneous equations" ([B]system of linear equations[/B]). Basically, you want to multiply, add, and subtract, etc, until the matrix on the left hand side ends up as the identity matrix: [1 0 0] [0 1 0] [0 … Read More
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"Insurgent" topped the weekend box office with $54 million, but its opening will likely fall short of the numbers put up a year ago by the first film in the "Divergent" series.
That's a disappointment for Lionsgate, the studio behind the adaptations of Veronica Roth's best-selling books about a dystopian future. It hoped that the franchise would be able to build on its initial start, aided by star Shailene Woodley's higher profile following the success of "The Fault in Our Stars." Going into the weekend, Lionsgate had been projecting an opening of between $57 million to $60 million.
"Insurgent" cost $110 million to produced, roughly $25 more than "Divergent" racked up in production fees. "Divergent" opened to $54.6 million before going on to make $288.7 million globally.
Internationally, "Insurgent" grossed an estimated $47 million in 76 markets.
The weekend's other major wide release, "The Gunman" fired blanks, picking up a meagre $5 million and seemingly deep-sixing Sean Penn's plans to be an aging action star. Open Road distributed the film in 2,816 theaters and had expected a debut in the $8 million range. "The Gunman's" modest results were good enough for a third place finish in an otherwise down weekend.
Pure Fix's "Do You Believe?" also debuted last weekend, operating from the same playbook as "God's Not Dead," the low-budget, faith-based film that stunned box office analysts with a massive debut last spring. "Do You Believe?" couldn't hit the same figures, earning $4 million across 1,320 theaters.
Last weekend's champ "Cinderella" showed some endurance despite the challenge from "Insurgent" capturing second place on the charts with roughly $34.5 million. That was a 49% dip from its premiere and brings the Disney film's domestic total to $122 million.
In fourth place, Liam Neeson's "Run All Night" fell 54% to $5.1 million. The Warner Bros. action thriller has generated $19.7 million after two weeks in theaters. "Kingsman: The Secret Service" continued to be the year's quietest blockbuster, adding $4.6 million to its pot and nabbing fifth place on the chart. The Fox spy adventure has made $114.6 million since opening in February.
Horror film "It Follows" capitalized on strong reviews to earn $352,248, bringing its total to $576,275. Radius-TWC shook up the film's release pattern. It expanded from just four theaters last weekend to 32 screens and will roll out to over 1,000 next weekend. Because of the strong response, the studio is postponing the picture's VOD release.
Among art house releases, Bleecker Street's "Danny Collins" bowed to $73,157 in five theaters for a per-screen average of $14,631. The film stars Al Pacino as an aging rock star.


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Without a sense of culinary adventure, mankind would never know the magic of marshmallow pies or speckled eggs from speckled hens. Today's Groupon reminds the human tongue of food's inventive potential. For $20, you get $40 worth of carefully conceived recipes and libations at Food 101 on Roswell Road in Sandy Springs.
Food 101 enters its 10th year under the leadership of Executive Chef Justin Keith, whose passage through the Scottsdale Culinary Institute has inspired a passion for beautifully articulated food creations. Test your cravings against Chef Keith's seasonally-changing dinner menu, which starts with snack-sized portions of Marcona almonds and house-made pickles ($3 each), alongside appetizer rounds of citrus-cured salmon and Sonoma duck prosciutto ($4). James River cherrystone clams with artichoke hearts and Spanish chorizo ($12) and a study of beets, a trio of raw, salt-roasted, and pickled beets in goat cheese, orange oil, and mint ($7) continue the pre-feast. The entree bell sounds to the enticing aromas and tangible tastes of Georgia wild shrimp & grits, a heaping plate complemented by andouille sausage, okra, and caramelized onions in a roasted-tomato gravy ($17), while cylindrically inclined diners can bask in the geometry of the Kobe-beef-brisket burrito with cilantro-lime slaw and queso fresco ($18).
Cooking ingenuity couples with a modern and attractive aesthetic of pale-lime walls and a sweeping arc of booth seats. Intimate and relaxed, the ambience makes all foodies feel welcome as they scour Food 101's sizeable wine selection for their meal's perfect mate and hidden clues to the buried treasure in their backyard sandbox.
This Groupon is not valid on holidays or with daily specials or promotions.
Food 101 was featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Gayot.
- It's two forks up, way up, for the shrimp and grits. The medium-size shellfish soak amid a cloud of grits spiked with a spicy tomato broth. Slivers of slippery okra add even more regional flair. A fist-size hunk of buttermilk fried chicken is the centerpiece of another dish with obvious local significance. It buddies next to a hill of cushy mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and cole slaw bearing long slits of cabbage. – Jon Waterhouse, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Seventy-seven percent of Urbanspooners like Food 101. OpenTablers and Yelpers give it four stars, and Citysearchers give it five:
- We all ordered different things and everyone seemed very happy with their choices. Great wine, friendly staff. Arugala salad, tuna app were fantastic! – Cenizas2, Urbanspoon
- Our waiter, Chris was fantastic and the whole staff were friendly. We would highly recommend this restaurant and we will definately be going back. – Rick716, Citysearch
The Fine Print
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I'd like to...
-Use people's names when I talk with them
-Wake up earlier for scripture study
-Try more DIY or art projects
-Print pictures and frame them
-Write more songs with Drew
-Give more compliments, free of charge
-Keep my car and home organized and clean
-Eat more vegetables
-Buy a film camera, and learn how to use it
-Talk on the phone with one of my parents at least once a week
-Go on a date with one of my friends approximately twice a month
-Journal, with an actual pen on actual paper
-Learn about photography
-Keep a planner
-Talk to myself with kinder language (because what we believe about ourselves generally comes true)
-Self-research things I find interesting
-Watch more TED talks
-Go on more walks
-Do a few simple work outs a week
-Pick up my cello or guitar a few times a week
-Re-vamp my wardrobe
-Make more to-do lists with specific goals, rather than vague wishes
-Buy a cute house like this:
At least that last one I can say is a "check!"
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Ah it's adorable! Congrats!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Victoria!Delete
THAT HOUSE!!!!!!ReplyDeleteReplies
Right??? haha!Delete
CUTE house! And I love that list!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you thank you! :)Delete
Ahh, I'm so so super excited for ya'll! I can't wait to see what you do with it :) It's soo cute! Love it.ReplyDelete
and your whole list is pretty awesome tooReplies
We're excited too! I'll post a house tour or something, eventually. If we ever get it put together.Delete
Your house is A+. And so is this list but the one that I agree with the most is definitely making lists with more specific goals and not just vague wishes. I'm horrible at this. I always seem to list random things I'd like to maybe think about a while longer instead of concretes I want to get done. This list is a great template. I love your goals. Good luck with them!ReplyDelete
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Hey thanks, I'll need some luck! All these ideas just came pouring out of my head the other day, and I knew I needed to write them down. Time for some progress!Delete
that list is perfection. like seriously, everything on it! i have been trying to work on so many of those things. and HOLD UP!!! uh, that is literally the cutest house i have ever seen in my entire house. it is like a dream! oh my gosh, that is so exciting lady!! congrats. i bet it is just amazing to have a place to call your own :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you! We love the house, and I totally agree that it is a dream. Just a dirty one. That sounded bad. haha I just mean we need to clean it!Delete
Yes! Great list! There are so many things I wish I could do better, or want to do with my life. We just got to make those things happen!ReplyDeleteReplies
It just gets so overwhelming, because you can't tackle them all at once, you know? And if you try you just fail haha and get discouraged. Here's to making it happen!Delete
Love it! It's so cute. Have fun :)ReplyDelete
Such a charming house! And a great list, glad you are getting to check one off of it. Congrats! :)ReplyDelete
Oh my heck! I love your house!ReplyDelete
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The May 2016 Western New York Region SCCA meeting was called to order by Dave Potocki at 7:50 pm on May 2 2016 at the Olympic Restaurant on Genesee St.
Minutes Jon W made a motion to accept the minutes from the last meeting. The motion was seconded by Karen F
Treasurers Report Jon W. reported the monthly account balance. All outstanding bills have been paid.
Race Report May 13th 14th 15th Major Pitt. Rusty came in 3rd both days at Summit Point. Rusty threw in a little added flair in the process
Ice Racing In approx. 230 days.
Solo Report The test and tune and event 1 went very well. Novice school/T&T had around 50 drivers, 68 at the full event. The next event is June 26.
Membership Report Region membership remains at 326 members.
Licensing Report None submitted.
Guests Roy Bergman graced us with his presence
Merchandise Report Dale K. has a selection of patches, stickers, and pins available upon request.
NEDiv/ National No report
Old Business None discussed.
New Business None discussed.
Announcements None.
Motion to adjourn made by Joe G. and seconded by Todd R. Meeting adjourned at 7:54 PM.
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|Roseanne - Season 5
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This is what happens when you let an engineer overcomplicate a problem. We wanted to give students 5 minutes per step during soldering class. So? We made a 5 minute digital timer. Push the button. The LED slowly blinks, getting faster and faster, until at 5 minutes, it's nearly solid.
We no longer have kits, but do have some pre-assembled with battery.
SMTtimer Assembled $5ea/w battery:
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text: Competition Winner, Third Prize: 'Shazza's Sheep' by Tee LindenWe're thrilled to bring you the winners of our Short Story and Poetry Competition this week. We were all charmed by Tee Linden's 'Shazza's Sheep' and awarded it third prize. Congratulations to Tee. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. She wakes in a sw read more Posted by Dave Burtonon December 6, 20173 CommentsBlog Read More


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Rick Wilson Threatens To "Gut" Panelist "Like A Fish" On CNN And Calls All Trump Supporters Klan Members
by January 12, 2018 6:30 pm0
President Trump made headlines when he pointed out that many immigrants flee 'sh*thole' countries to come to America. Democrats main argument for illegal immigration is pointing out how bad the countries are that immigrants flee from. But when President Trump says this, he is a 'racist.' One CNN panelist got so angry about this that he threatened to 'gut' a panelist 'like a fish' for defending Trump.
"If this is a country that's based on the proposition that we have an American system, an American dream, an American framework that allows people to come here and work hard, and raise their families, and engage in society, and contribute to society. Then your idea that these people should be bounded out of here, because they happen to come from the 'sh*thole countries' is absurdly un-American, absurdly unconstitutional, and not conservative in any way whatsoever," argued Wilson.
"And if you believe that, go on Amazon, order yourself a pointy white hat, head down to Home Depot and get the wood to build a burning cross, cause that's the kind of thing you're talking about. That's where your attitude leads to," said Wilson.
John Fredericks argued that Trump is correct from an economic standpoint. ""Well, it's about economics, Rick, and you can throw all the insults you want, I appreciate it, but look, at the end of the day…" started Fredricks before being interrupted.
"John, I will gut you like a fish on this show, if you want to keep this up. You don't have a substantive argument, your argument is based entirely on the fact that these people are brown!" claimed Wilson. Check out the video below.


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So we know the problems, no one in government actually has authority to make decisions and ask what's the right thing to do here? Here's how we put people back in charge:
Civil Service Reform
The current discipline and termination systems at all levels of government are broken. The "merit system" has become the anti-merit system. Accountability systems need to be overhauled to ensure exceptional employees are rewarded, while incompetent ones are disciplined or removed in a timely manner.
Procurement Reform
The current procurement and budgeting systems place a greater trust in central planning and bureaucratic rigidity than they do in public servants' ability to exercise judgment and discretion. Rather than these systems, "capable people must be given the responsibility and authority to do their job. Lines of communication must be kept as short as possible. People on the job must be held accountable for the results."
Free Officials to Use Judgement
Rules and regulations have become so detailed that officials no longer have the authority to take problems as they are – everything must be fit into a pre-existing box. The solution is both radical and, literally, simple: Simplify law so people can understand it and have flexibility to honor basic values of right and wrong.
Consider what Australia did for their nursing homes in the late 1980s. Following several inquiries into nursing home abuses, Australia scrapped its detailed, input-oriented regulations (for example, requiring floor area of "at least 80 feet per resident") and replaced them with 31 general principles (such as providing a "home-like setting" and honoring residents' "privacy and dignity"). Quality improved measurably and all constituents, including nursing home proprietors and residents, felt empowered by the broad principles.
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Another Review of a Tami Hoag Novel, Secrets To The Grave
I love this series! The second in the Oak Knoll series has all the elements I enjoy in a police procedural: painstaking and plodding detectives sifting through the evidence, half-truths from witnesses and family, and then there's me, reading and trying to help put the pieces together. Tami Hoag is great at describing the mundane yet meticulous routine of police work in a way that moves the story along and has the reader guessing to the end.
Secrets To The Grave not only delves into the savage murder of a single mother and the attempted murder of her daughter and her friend, but mentions the person arrested in the first book in the series, Deeper Than The Dead, and the upcoming trial. Hoag brings back Anne Navarre, a teacher and central character in book one as well as one of the children, Wendy Morgan, who played a prominent role in the first book and is woven into this story. As I read the book I felt as if I were coming home to be with family and friends.
FBI agent Vince Leone, now retired, and Detective Tony Mendez work together to find a killer, only known as Bad Daddy by the victim's 4-year-old daughter. The investigation takes them in to the world of art, music, and into the home of one of the town's wealthiest residents. Trying to put together the chain of events that lead to the brutal slaying, it takes them a while before they find a motive. Then they find there are secrets and more than one motive with an investigation that has suspects coming from all directions.
The end-of-the-story secret is safe with me; suffice it to say this is an enjoyable, moderately fast read with characters that have so much life breathed into them they practically leap from the pages. I'm on the search for book three, Down The Darkest Road. Until then, keep reading!


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From the middle ages to the twenty-first century, India has held a fascination in the German imagination, not only as geographical location, but also as a philosophical and spiritual concept. Similarly, India has long held an interest in German language and culture, including wide recognition of several German authors, philosophers, and Indologists. This cross-cultural interest between the Indian subcontinent and the German-speaking world has manifested itself in literature, linguistics, the performing arts, religion, philosophy, history, politics, and many other fields. Concepts and names that mark some of the channels of exchange and communication between the two cultures include Balthasar Sprenger, Bartholomäus Ziegenbalg, Kalidasa's Sakuntala, Herder, the Schlegel brothers, Hegel, Schopenhauer, Heine, Nietzsche, Max Müller, Hermann Hesse, Rabindranath Tagore, the ideology of the "Aryan," Subhash Chandra Bose and his affiliation with Hitler, Gandhi, Annemarie Schimmel, Günter Grass, and others. In recent years, Orientalist Studies, Postcolonial Studies, Intercultural German Studies, and Transnational Studies have given new impetus and directions to the interest in Indo-German relations. The aim of this book is to achieve an overview over the current state and trends of research in this field.
Jörg Esleben is an Assistant Professor of German in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at the University of Ottawa. His primary areas of research and publication include intercultural studies, the work of Georg Forster, German-Indian cultural relations, and the Faust theme.Christina Kraenzle is an Assistant Professor in the German Studies Programme in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics at York University. She is also an Affiliate of the Canadian Centre for German and European Studies. Her primary research interests include issues of migration, travel and globalization in transnational literature and cinema as well as current methodological debates regarding models for transnational literary and cultural analysis.Sukanya Kulkarni was Mellon Fellow in German Cultural Studies at the Univerisity of Toronto from 2004-2006. Her prime interests include travel literature, colonial literature, transnational literature, Post-Colonial studies, and German-Indian cross-cultural relations. She has published a chapter on exotic dangers in Thomas Mann's Tod in Venedig and Waldemar Bonsels' Indienfahrt in addition to writing book reviews for literary journals.


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FIFA 13 Ultimate Team: La Liga Team of the Season Cards RevealedJune 12, 2013
FIFA 13 Ultimate Team: La Liga Team of the Season Cards Revealed
EA Sports has revealed its last Team of the Season selection for FIFA 13. Focusing on La Liga players, this lineup brings together the brilliance of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for one final time on this year's game.
Following on from the Benelux Team of the Season released on June 7, it's time to see which La Liga players have the honour of receiving a shiny blue card.
This is the final Team of the Season reveal out of a total of eight. These card variations represent the best overall statistical performances of each individual included on Ultimate Team (unless stated otherwise). They are likely to be extremely costly. All will enter packs at 1 p.m. ET on June 12.
Is your favourite player included? Read on to find out.
La Liga Team of the Season 2012-13
Before revealing the statistics of each player included, it's worth noting that any numbers presented in brackets represent the overall quality of the individual's in-form variation. If that makes little sense to you, check out a full guide right here.
Any numbers appearing after a forward slash highlight the player's Team of the Year card (released at the end of 2012, these will have higher scores than TOTS). The final number represents their Team of the Season rating.
Starting XI
- GK: Thibaut Courtois, Atlético Madrid - 79 (81)>86
- RB: Carlos Martinez, Real Sociedad - 70 (72)>74
- CB: Piqué, FC Barcelona - 86 / 92>91
- CB: Sergio Ramos, Real Madrid - 87 / 93>92
- LB: Jordi Alba, FC Barcelona - 81 (83)>87
- CM: Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid - 87 (88) / 93>92
- CM: Xavi, FC Barcelona - 90 / 95>94
- CM: Iniesta, FC Barcelona - 90 (91) / 96>95
- LW: Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid - 92 (94) / 97>96
- CF: Lionel Messi, FC Barcelona - 94 (96) / 98>97
- ST: Falcao, Atlético Madrid - 89 (90) / 94>93
- GK: Victor Valdés, FC Barcelona - 85>89
- LB: Filipe Luís, Atlético Madrid - 79 (80)>85
- CB: Raphaël Varane, Real Madrid - 76 (78)>82
- CDM: Sergio Busquets, FC Barcelona - 85 (86)>89
- RM: Patrick Ebert, Real Valladolid - 74 (74)>81
- CM: Beñat, Real Betis - 82 (83)>87
- RW: Jesús Navas, Sevilla FC - 85>89
EA has saved a few surprises for 2012-13's last Team of the Season reveal.
Real Madrid and Barcelona fans will be particularly excited for the final release of La Liga's usual suspects, although one or two picks may count themselves a tad fortunate.
Gerard Pique should really make way for either Diego Godin or Miranda of Atletico Madrid, while Isco's exclusion is a massive oversight. Malaga's Willy Caballero could replace Victor Valdes on the substitutes' bench and Jesus Navas' lack of productivity also makes him a tenuous inclusion.
Plenty of deserving players are missing from the list. Should Mesut Ozil have been included? Which players should be removed? Let me know in the comments section below.
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You know that feeling you get when you're at work, and you're just half an hour away from calling it a day, and all you can do is stare at the time, running out the clock until the day is done?
It seems like that's what Hewlett-Packard
Rubinstein doesn't have anything planned, telling AllThingsD, "I am going to take a well-deserved break after four and a half years of developing webOS." That statement is telling, since it shows how emotionally tied to webOS Rubinstein has always been.
It's been his baby all along, and he didn't take too kindly when HP ex-CEO Leo Apotheker tried to axe his pride and joy, especially since Apotheker allegedly pulled a fast one on him without even warning Rubinstein of webOS' impending destruction. Rubinstein has reportedly been rather scarce around HP HQ ever since that fateful announcement in August.
It's also not a stretch to think that Rubinstein also isn't too keen on current CEO Meg Whitman resurrecting his offspring only to give it away for free. HP just outlined its open-source schedule for the OS, aiming to release Open webOS 1.0 in September.
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After rallying back from a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit, the Dolphins extended their winning streak in one possession games to 12 on the back of a heroic performance by Matt Moore and the defense. While some may view this stat as an anomaly, the consistency in which the 'Fins have been able to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat proves otherwise. Although the roster isn't the most talented, it's hard to argue the Dolphins aren't one of the clutchest teams in the league.
One of the main takeaways from the game was the encouraging play from Matt Moore, who came in to relieve Jay Cutler midway through the third quarter. Moore finished the night 13 of 21 for 188 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. While his stats were solid, they weren't truly indicative of how well he performed.
His lone pick came on his first drive of the game, before he knocked off the rust that comes with not having played a meaningful snap all season. Once he settled in he was able to consistently push the ball down the field, something the Dolphins offense has been lacking all season.
With Cutler, who had a solid game before the injury, expected to miss 2-3 weeks with cracked ribs, Moore will have the opportunity to impress head coach Adam Gase and win the starting job for the remainder of the season. If Moore performs well against the Ravens on Thursday, and the Dolphins win, Gase will be hard-pressed to give the reins back to Cutler.
One negative aspect for the Dolphins offense on Sunday, and the majority of the season, was the offensive lines play. Despite the insistence on running the ball, Jay Ajayi was held to 2.2 yards per attempt on 23 carries. The offensive lines putrid performance also affected the passing game as they allowed 3 sacks and 16 quarterback pressures throughout the game. Clearly the Jets were committed to keeping Ajayi bottled up, as the Dolphins are at their best when he gets going.
On the defensive side of the ball the team put together one of it's worst performances of the season. After shutting out Matt Ryan and the Falcons in the second half, Josh McCown and the typically uninspiring Jets offense had its way with the Dolphins defense for much of the game.
Matt Forte looked like he turned back the clock five years, consistently gaining chunk yardage seemingly every time he touched the ball. Jermaine Kearse and the Jets receivers continually found openings in the secondary, allowing McCown to complete 17 of 27 passes for 209 yards, three touchdowns through the air and one on the ground.
When it mattered most, however, the Dolphins defense tightened. Cornerback Bobby McCain made the play of the game when undercut Jermaine Kearse's route and intercepted McCown deep in Jets territory with less than a minute left in the fourth.
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BATH — The viaduct that carries U.S. Route 1 traffic over the heart of the city closed Tuesday for a seven-month reconstruction project.
From now until Memorial Day, motorists will be diverted to "frontage roads," such as Leeman Highway and Commercial Street, according to the Maine Department of Transportation. The DOT and contractors will demolish and remove the viaduct to make way for the construction of a new viaduct throughout the winter and spring.
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The DOT and the city of Bath have been putting the word out for months, advising drivers to anticipate delays due to lane closures and detours from frontage roads that are needed to continue traffic flow around work areas. Most detours will be routed between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Traffic on Franklin and Middle streets is now unable to pass under or through the viaduct work areas, according to the DOT.
As of Tuesday afternoon, the Bath Planning Office had heard "a couple of concerns," according to Codes and Planning Assistant Debby Labrecque, who noted, for example, a query about how bad the traffic backups would be.
So far they have not been that long, Labrecque said.
Jake Korb, director of Main Street Bath, said he heard Tuesday during a meeting of the organization's Promotions Committee that the area was "easier to navigate than expected," according to some members.
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Philbrook said Tuesday that he had "made an asserted effort" to inform the city, local businesses, and Bath Iron Works well in advance of the closure.
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A few northbound motorists were stymied when trying to turn left under the viaduct to access downtown or Washington Street; that traffic is being detoured to Commercial Street, past the old rail station.
Information on the project is available at maine.gov/mdot/projects/bathviaduct.
The two-lane viaduct is a 1/4-mile long, from High Street to the Sagadahoc Bridge, and runs past Bath Iron Works. The structure was last closed in 2007, re-routing traffic to Leeman Highway and Commercial Street, while a new surface was applied.
The same detour is being used this time around as well.
The total project cost is $15.1 million, including $1.9 million for preliminary engineering, $12.7 million for construction and $500,000 for construction engineering, DOT project manager Joel Kittredge has said. Federal and state funds are going into the project.
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159579060332591141.post5566267793677513888..comments2018-07-19T06:33:47.443-04:00Comments on Abandon Image: Are the "Rod" Verses Literal or Figurative?Tia Lynnhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159579060332591141.post-82799901987280257982017-02-15T14:26:53.076-05:002017-02-15T14:26:53.076-05:00very interesting stuff! the hebrew text for Prover...very interesting stuff! the hebrew text for Proverbs 13:24 and the child in question actually refers to the male child ("ben" in Hebrew)...so does this mean parents should literally only spank their male children and only with a rod?? I mean, if we're gonna go literal and all....:-)

Jeffhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159579060332591141.post-19591899316876668682016-09-08T03:08:38.023-04:002016-09-08T03:08:38.023-04:00Nice play and very interesting blog well done keep...Nice play and very interesting blog well done keep it up.
Play by Dr. Mildred SummervilleJames Brownhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159579060332591141.post-75226941444335342632015-04-24T14:17:27.106-04:002015-04-24T14:17:27.106-04:00Just wanted to point out for people finding their ...Just wanted to point out for people finding their way to this blog post, Samuel Martin's book (along with lots of peaceful parenting information) can be found at the website www.whynottrainachild.com
Direct link to "Thy Rod and Thy Staff They Comfort Me: Christians and the Spanking Controversy" - http://whynottrainachild.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Thy-Rod-And-Thy-Staff-They-Comfort-Me-Mar-2013.pdfAndrewhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159579060332591141.post-33047095999127096842014-05-25T15:43:22.110-04:002014-05-25T15:43:22.110-04:00I love this post! I am a conservative Christian an...I love this post! I am a conservative Christian and I live in the South. I grew up hearing these verses. I was spanked (non-abusively. I know that is possible). I was a submissive child to my stricter parent and a hellion to my parent on the other extreme. My parents were divorced so I was like night and day for the longest. I thought spanking was THE tool for awhile but then I realized it stopped working at age 6 and actually made my son more rebellious! That's when I started looking into alternative discipline methods. Now, I've decided to never spank any future children. My son and I had a talk about this and why I changed my view. One size fits all parenting doesn't work. Children are unique and they change all the time. I believe people can spank without being abusive. I just don't think it's a good idea and I pity the child who is only disciplined this way. I also think the "Pearl" method of spanking to break a child's will is super abusive and dangerous. Children have died because of that method. Children should never be bruised or marked. I can say that about my father and when I spanked, my Dad never left a bruise and neither did I. I always got three swats and then we talked and hugged after. He never spanked me for mistakes, only rebellion. I wasn't scared of him or of talking back. If a child is terrified to talk back and they are too compliant, I would really suspect child abuse. Kids aren't supposed to be robots. I think so many good and loving parents, spank because they take these verses out of context and because the tradition is so embedded in them. I know I was that way before. I praise God that He's teaching me grace based parenting. I'm slowly seeing my son's heart change for the better. God bless!Amber firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159579060332591141.post-18067208113899975402012-12-18T16:13:53.268-05:002012-12-18T16:13:53.268-05:00Excellent post. I should mention that Samuel Mart...Excellent post. I should mention that Samuel Martin's book is no longer available at that link in its entirety but he will send a PDF of it upon request as explained here.Hermana Lindahttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7159579060332591141.post-66518163174201100042010-03-15T20:54:05.001-04:002010-03-15T20:54:05.001-04:00thanks for the links... i remember the toolbox on ...thanks for the links...
i remember the toolbox on AOLFF being extremely useful effective with my little guy after we stopped using spanking for discipining him. gonna click over for a review. :)
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Hi, my hp pavilion dv6129eu laptop screen suddenly became pink, then appeared blue scree, and shut down. And now when ever i turn on computer my laptop screen is spiltted in 6 pecies and after windows loading logo its only black screen, So guys help me out as i think need to upgrade bios. How to do it? because when i press escp longer the screen appears and says video and bios shutdown. Some details : AMD Turon tml 64 x2 mobile technology tl-50, also bios Pheonix Bios 4.0 release 6.1. Thanks
Why do you think it's the BIOS & not the video card? Press F8 when you start the machine. Choose VGA mode.
How do you know when a politician is lying? His mouth is moving.
well its very possible that video card has broke down as you say, i tried vga mode. Same after windows reload just a dark screen. How to check if video card not working or broke? Cheers
Connect an external monitor. See what happens with that.
How do you know when a politician is lying? His mouth is moving.
There is probably absolutely nothing wrong with your bios.
It sounds like your built in display is failing, or you have damaged wiring between the display and the video adapter, probably right where it passes through the hinge area.
Both are common problems after your laptop has been used a lot, or at any time if the laptop has been damaged, e.g. by dropping it or dropping something on it or by spilling liquid on it.
Usually there is nothing wrong with the video adapter. In that case an external monitor will work fine.
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In addition to her legal practice, Carroll puts her skills to work helping organizations within her community. She volunteers with various ministries and serves as a volunteer attorney for both Legal Aid of West Virginia and the Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center. She is also trained as a volunteer chaplain with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team.
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This is a blast from the past to anyone who remembers "No friends just family" the unreleased album from PD. We just want to take you back and show you how music can be timeless. When I wrote this I was in a situation where I had nothing, I'm was trying to do music and it wasn't working out for me. I was stressing about being married to the wrong person and these words just came out.
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I've been craving pancakes lately, but I've also been somewhat lazy and lacking the necessary ingredients to make delicious gluten-free pancakes (oat flour, sorghum flour, etc.), so I opted for these protein-packed super-easy pancakes.
Two-ingredient pancakes
Serves 1. Prep and cook time: 5 minutes.
1 ripe banana
2 eggs
Optional – 1/8 teaspoon baking powder (to make them a bit fluffier) and some cinnamon
*I also added some chopped pecans to the batter once I poured it in the pan, you could add anything, nuts, granola, blueberries, all kinds of delicious.
Mash the banana in a small bowl. Add in the eggs, mix. Add in baking powder and cinnamon, mix until combined.
I only had to use a small pad of butter in the pan for the first pancake, and it was fine for the rest of the batch. Some pancakes were a bit more done than I'd like, so make sure you keep the burner on low to medium heat, most likely on the low side. The pancakes cook very quickly; don't leave the pan once you pour the batter, I made the mistake of texting my mom and got a somewhat burnt pancake. Don't do that. They can be somewhat difficult to flip, but that didn't hinder the taste in the least.
I ended up using an omelette pan and cooking them one at a time, but with a griddle you could probably get the entire batch done in one round. Serve them with whatever you'd like; I had applesauce on hand. It was delicious.
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I've done, I've done it, ive done it. I've just gone and done it. I did my first park run and did the 5k and feel GREAT. Sorry did I say I've done it.
The weather was pretty bril today not to cold, no rain just right.
I kept at a steady pace. Watched a few stop and walk a little but no - no stopping for me. Nice steady run, keep the breathing nice a steady.
I could even say I could have carried on a bit more.
Hurray. Yey. Yey.


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Last weekend, my friends and I went to Manila to join the celebration of the centennial year of the Iglesia Ni Cristo. We travelled all the way from Cebu to Manila on the 26th of July by plane. At around 1 pm, we headed to Bulacan where Ciudad de Victoria is located. The travel time was approximately 45 minutes. When we arrived there, the place was already crowded. Excited kaming lahat kasi! :D
Good thing we were able to secure some tickets for the Philippine Stadium. So we spent the night there, trying hard to have some rest. At 12 midnight, we were all awaken by the fireworks! It lasted for about 20 minutes and it was the most amazing fireworks I've ever seen!
The following morning, a special worship service was conducted led by the Executive Minister Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo. Nakaka-inspire talaga lalo pang ipinagdiriwang ng iglesya ang kanyang sentenaryo.
After that, an oratorio took place. Nakakatindig balahibo ang mga boses nila!
Up at this time, there are still some activities going on in connection to the centennial celebration. I wish that I would have witnessed all of it, but I can't.. At least, I was able to go there physically and nakiisa sa pagdiriwang ng sentenaryo.
Mabuhay ang Iglesia ni Cristo! Happy Centennial brethren! ^_^


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In Fear (2013)
November 11, 2013 Leave a comment
Having booked a room at Kilaidney House for himself and his girlfriend on their way to a music festival in Ireland, Tom (Iain De Caestecker) stops at a country pub where he has arranged to meet a representative from the hotel. Lucy (Alice Englert) returns from the toilet to an uneasy atmosphere, and they leave to find a Jeep waiting to show them the way. Pointed in the right direction they set off along a road unrecognised by their GPS, soon becoming lost in a maze of twisty rural lanes that all seem to lead back to the same place: a derelict cabin in the woods, where Lucy thinks she saw someone watching them.
From this synopsis a few inferences can be drawn, primarily due to the nature of the horror genre and the conventions that govern it. Firstly, something indeed happened in the pub and it will be directly linked to the pair's predicament. Secondly, they are being brought back to the creepy cabin for a reason, and it will play an important role in the last act. Finally, of course there is someone or something watching them — in fact, there's probably a number of individuals (or a supernatural element), explaining the presence at the cabin, the shadow mistaken for a scarecrow and whoever is driving the Jeep.
To both In Fear's credit and its eventual detriment, the film doesn't play out as you might reasonably expect. For the first half at least first-time feature director Jeremy Lovering builds an uneasy and damn-near oppressive atmosphere as his leads disappear deeper and deeper into the maze, with both daylight and their supply of fuel steadily running out. He relies heavily on his cast to improvise their lines, and both De Caestecker and Englert rise to the challenge with performances that are at once pleasingly dramatic and believably naturalistic, revealing more about their characters as the pressure upon them is increased. The former plays his resident skeptic with just the right measure of doubt, while Englert does well to avoid repeating herself as she is spooked by an array of apparently inanimate objects.
Unfortunately, and like so many of its genre peers, the film lets both itself and its audience down in the final act. Double-takes and jump scares can only take you so far, and eventually Lovering has to play his full hand. We are finally introduced to Allen Leech's character, and from this point on the tension is replaced by frustration as everything starts to fall apart. The film's villain is unremarkable in the extreme, and like so many modern-day horrors the film has absolutely no sense of its own mythology. The hotel, the Jeep, the cabin — these are all details that are teased but never pursued or explained, resulting in a film that feels infuriatingly incomplete. The antagonist's motivations, too, are vague and disappointingly dull, while his actions all but defy explanation.
In Fear is one of the scariest movies you will see this year, but it is also the most frustrating. Considering the work that has gone in to fleshing out the leads, making them unusually sympathetic and interesting for slasher victims, it's a shame that the villain is so slight and insufficient. As it turns out, Tom and Lucy's fear response is far more frightening than the thing they are supposedly responding to. Perhaps fittingly, given the title, if not fulfillingly.


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Professional Community Association Manager
A. Applicability of Rules
The code of professional ethics for a Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) derives its authority from the Community Associations Institute (CAI). CAI may after a hearing admonish, suspend or expel a PCAM who is found guilty of infringing any of the provisions of the code of professional ethics.
The code of professional ethics which follows applies to the individual performing services in the practice of management of community associations including complete property management or financial services and independent consulting engagements.
A PCAM engaged in the practice of management of community associations must observe all the rules of conduct incorporated in this code of professional ethics. A PCAM shall not permit anyone under his supervision to carry out on his behalf, either with or without compensation, anything which if carried out by the PCAM would place him in violation of the rules of conduct under the code of professional ethics.
B. Rules
1. General Standards:
A PCAM shall comply with the following general standards as interpreted by CAI and must justify any departures therefrom.
2. Integrity and Objectivity:
A PCAM may not knowingly misrepresent facts in order to benefit himself, his company or any affiliated company from which he may benefit. All representations made to a community association must be made with the best interests of that community in mind.
3. Technical Standards:
A PCAM shall comply with all standards that may be currently in force or may from time to time be promulgated by CAI.
4. Professional Courtesy:
A PCAM shall exhibit professional courtesy to professional managers of all community associations and such professioanl courtesy shall include among other things:
5. Conflict of Interest:
No PCAM or anyone under his supervision may use his position to enhance his own financial status through acquisition of property or recommendation of vendors, suppliers or contractors that may pay a gratuity to the PCAM or anyone under his supervision. Any dealings with related parties must be disclosed to the client.
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No PCAM may misappropriate any funds or property being held for a client under a fiduciary relationship.
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A PCAM who is also engaged in the practice of another profession shall not perform such other services for a client while under contract with that client to perform management services it the performance of such services is likely to result in a conflict of interest.
8. The term of Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) and the logo PCAM must be used under the rules and conditions of Community Associations Institute.
9. CAI may waive any individual provision of thei code of professional ethics.
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Any PCAM who violates any of the above rules may be subject to disciplinary action which may include possible suspension or expulsion from the PCAM program.


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Oxalis is one name for members of the Oxalidaceae family, commonly called woodsorrel, sorrel or shamrock. These small herbaceous plants spread quickly, and resemble clover, but are more tender and lighter in color. There are several varieties native to Europe and the United States, including creeping woodsorrel and common yellow sorrel, along with other, more regional, varieties. They are often planted as attractive groundcover, and are not always easy to eradicate, as they form underground mats with bulbs and roots.
Killing oxalis is best done with targeted herbicides like Oxalis-X or Weed-B-Gon; if these are unavailable, general herbicides like Roundup, Ally and Escort also work. Mix them according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Add dish detergent to the herbicide for more stickiness and thorough application to the small plants. A few tablespoons of detergent for a gallon of herbicide mixture is enough.
Spray the herbicide mixture onto the plants just before they flower, before new bulbs have formed. This may be from late fall to early summer, depending on the climate and oxalis variety. Repeat a few days or weeks later if needed.
If chemical controls are ineffective or undesirable, try solarization. Lay down black plastic sheeting before the start of the growing season, covering the oxalis infestation completely. Some gardeners prefer to use a layer of cardboard covered with wood chips.
After the plants are dead or the cardboard and mulch are decomposed--after at least one entire growing season--seed a competitive planting over the top. The oxalis should be unable to come back with new growth.


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The annual Jimmy Dunn weekend at the Racquet Club of Philadelphia was superbly superlative.
A large, ever moving crowd of players—over a hundred people entered at least one of the dozen draws available—and spectators graced the fourth and fifth floors for three full days. Each day somewhere on the downward side of noon, there was that unspecifed moment when people stopped clutching hooded cups of coffee and started carrying cups of beer from the pub club keg. There were the usual signature Dunn moments: the splay of racquets, handles up, outside the racquets court; sitting in the clerestory with people you've never met before; having a laugh in the reading room with an old friend under the warm eye of "The Spirit of the Night;" eating a bacon & egg bagel late on Saturday night during the dinner dance; finding every couch upstairs filled with a slumbering body the next morning. A fair number of young Tennis & Racquet Club guys came down from Boston, many sporting a Movember moustache, a couple came from England and all had fun.
Jacques Swanepoel, the South African-born Trinity grad who now coaches Columbia's squash team, carried off two trophies on his inaugural trip to the Dunn, winning the squash singles over surprise finalist Todd Ruth and teaming with Dent Wilkins to win the doubles over Rich Sheppard & Shane Coleman. In the Jock Soutar racquets draws, Jon Crowell likewise did the Dunn double, grabbing the singles over surprise finalist Zach Sacks and the doubles with Matt Breuer over Jeremy Wintersteen & Jim Zug.
The core of the Dunn is the tennis doubles, and the Racquet Club of Philadelphia's court, which turned 105 a few days before the tournament, was the scene of epic matches. And many of them: play began on Thursday, Friday's schedule had the last match start at 11pm and on both Saturday and Sunday the first match was 7am.
Lou Habina had the luck to play in both those 7am matches on his way to winning, with Bill River, the E consolations. The E main-draw winners were John Broussard & Scilla Smith, who beat Richard Griffith & Kurt Wulfekuhler 8-4.
In the D division, it was the same score in the finals, with Brit Elmore & JP Patton getting past Petra Napolitano & Andrew Adamson (from Petworth). The D consos went to Temple Grassi (one of a half dozen Grassis on hand for the weekend) & Kathy Carson.
And the same 8-4 scoreline came out of the C division finals, Bill Connors & Brad Ursprung topped John Iole & Robin Williams (also from Petworth). In the C consos, Kip Curren & Amanda Avedissian reunited to take the laurels.
The last match of Sunday afternoon was the B division finals, which saw Andrew Purcell & Gary Swantner swat their way to a 6-5, 6-3 victory over Kirk Heilbrun & Dick Tanfield. There was no B consolations, as it was a round-robin with two sub-divisions before a final. But, the Bs were highly competitive with two 5-all, 40-all in the third matches.
In the A division finale, Purcell & Rich Moroscak cruised to a 6-0, 6-2 victory over Norris Jordan & Steve Rozek.
The final of the open division, played before a packed gallery, was one of most hard-fought and exciting in the four-decade history of the Dunn. Coming into the weekend, Rob Whitehouse, the head pro at RCOP and 2011 inductee into the Hall of Fame, had won six Dunns in the past ten years, including last year with fellow RCOP pro Gabe Kinzler. His winning partner from 2008, 2009 and 2010, Barney Tanfield, now a pro in New York, teamed with one of New York's best amateurs, Lex Miron. Whitehouse & Kinzler snatched the first set 6-5. On the hazard side, Tanfield & Miron switched receiving at the end of the set and tore through the second set 6-1, with Whitehouse & Kinzler conceding the last game from the hazard side in order to switch receiving a second time.
The last set was a humdinger. Whitehouse & Kinzler went up 4-3 and 5-4 but each time Tanfield & Miron came back. A crucial moment came at 4-3, 40-30 for Whitehouse & Kinzler, defending a chase of 3 and 4 which they were unable to do. It went to 5-all. At 30-30, a tremendous rally ensued, with both Kinzler and Whitehouse cannoning heavy, menacing balls towards the dedans time and time again, and Tanfield and Miron doing all they could to merely block the ball back. Whitehouse ended the rally with an unfortunate forehand into the net. At 40-30, Kinzler immediately redeemed the error by threading a straight, forehand force through Tanfield & Miron's defenses and into the dedans. At 40-all—game, set, match and championship point—another terrific rally ensued. A ball came off the service penthouse and Miron chipped it high cross-court. Whitehouse thought it was going to nick off the tambour and shouted, "you" but the ball slithered just past the tambour and into the grille, ringing the bells and bringing the curtain down on another impressive Jimmy Dunn weekend.
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Cody is studying the differences and similarities between the mechanisms underlying non-small cell and small cell cancers of the lung.
Posttranslational modification of β-catenin is associated with pathogenic fibroblastic changes in bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Sucre JM, Vijayaraj P, Aros CJ, Wilkinson D, Paul M, Dunn B, Guttentag SH, Gomperts BN. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol. 2017 Feb 1;312(2):L186-L195. doi: 10.1152/ajplung.00477.2016. Epub 2016 Dec 9.


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This lovely vintage Gretsch 6120 Nashville was made in early '64, right at the height of the period Fred Gretsch ran the company, and just before the horseshoe inlay was deleted from the headstock in favour of the metal plate.
It's a very original example, with no modifications or repairs at all. It retains its original 'bar' bridge, and is quite unique in that it sports factory-fitted high-quality open-back Van Ghent tuners, which would have been ordered as an option by the first owner. Standard tuners were open-backed Grover StaTite machines (while a '67 6120 we sold recently was factory-fitted with the sealed Grovers fitted to the top-end Gretsch models such as the White Falcon).
The painted-on f-hole, thinline, double cutaway Electrotone body guitar of the '62 - '67 models was a completely different guitar to previous 6120s. It came complete with a padded back, which conveniently hid the big access hole. Some confusion exists over the difference between a Chet Atkins Nashville 6120 and the earlier Chet Atkins Hollowbody 6120. In a nutshell, there isn't any difference! The Nashville name simply started to be used from early 1964, and this is one of those 'crossover' guitars with the horseshoe headstock and Nashville pickguard.
The Filter'Tron pickups are fantastic, and are what give the highly recognisable Gretsch tone. As with any vintage Gretsch I have played, the neck is beautifully slick to play. The original frets still have plenty of life left in them.
The guitar is in unbelievable condition, and has obviously been very well cared for. a small (approx 1cm) scratch on the back and some minor age checking or crazing of the finish on the front (barely visible) are about the only faults you will find on this awesome example. Neck is gunbarrel straight, the Ebony fretboard is a pure delight to play, and the original frets have heaps of life left in them. Check out the 'more pictures' link below to see the close-up pictures.
The guitar is remarkably free of the 'binding rot' that so commonly affects the celluloid binding on these vintage Gretsches. The original padded back is present and complete, as is the commonly-lost plastic cover which covers the large, oval access hole in the guitar's back (the padded back, while being marketed as a plus at the time, is essentially just a cover for the plastic cover!).
Original 6120s are hard to find, and are very highly sought by musicians and collectors alike. This is an exceptionally nice example, with the orange not as faded as most, and with all its controls working perfectly. The fully-operational mute has just had its pad replaced by the previous owner.
The guitar has had just two owners over the years, and comes with the original high-quality hard shell case in which it was purchased by the first owner. The case is also in astounding condition. Interestingly, the case is slightly oversize, being for a 17-inch model (White Falcon or Country Gent), but the subsequent (and last) owner informs me the first owner advised him this was the only case available at the time he purchased the instrument!
Serial number is 78800.
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Last December I reported on the taskforce set up to review the Public Sector Equality Duty, noting how it was un-diverse and dominated by Conservatives it was.
I now hear the taskforce, led by ex-Tory MP Rob Haywood (pictured with microphone) is completing its' work. At the same time a broad coalition is preparing to make a big impact if the taskforce comes to the wrong conclusions, with pressure being greatest on Lib Dem ministers who are in the best position to defend equalities.
The Lords have already soundly rejected plans by the coalition government to scrap the 'General Duty' – a mission statement enshrining the vision of a Britain free of discrimination – forcing equalities minister Jo Swinson to do a u-turn. Unions, Doreen Lawrence, Labour (particularly Chuka Umunna) and equality-minded Lib Dems such as Baroness Meral Hussein-Ece joined forces to win the day.
The Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED), covering all 40,000 public authorities, is even more important than the General Duty as it enables institutions to take specific action to address inequalities. The only problem with the PSED is that it isn't used nearly enough.
Jo Swinson is on record as praising PSED. Speaking to the Common's Business Innovations and Skills committee in January she said:
"I think the Public Sector Equality Duty is important. In requiring organisations in the public sector to have due regard to preventing and eliminating discrimination, to fostering good relations and to advancing the cause of equality, that provides a positive move towards equality, rather than just the absence of discrimination. Equality is more than the absence of discrimination. We want to make sure, however, that this is working as well as it can. That is why we have set up a review of the Public Sector Equality Duty."
Her position in favour of PSED is loud and clear, so campaigners will not be expecting her to change her tune.
However when she was a backbencher she stood up in the Commons to ask whether ministers would "reassure my constituents that the Government will resist any siren calls to water down the Equality Act as part of the red tape challenge?" only to do just that after entering government by seeking to abolish the General Duty.
It would be inconceivable that Swinson would go back on her word twice on a similar issue.
I reproduce my blog from December 2012 below:
Equalities laws to go up in smoke?
The new coalition taskforce responsible for reviewing equalities laws introduced by the last Labour government is to be chaired by an ex-Conservative MP Rob Hayward.
The group will look at whether to repeal or amend the equalities duties, including the obligation on all public authorities to promote good race relations.
The law was first introduced in the aftermath of the Macpherson report into the death of Stephen Lawrence.
Last week David Cameron and Nick Clegg wrote to Doreen Lawrence reassuring her that race equality was still a priority for the coalition.
But now an eleven-strong committee of civil servants and professionals will consider whether equalities protection should be watered down.
The steering group includes Mark Loveday, a councillor for the controversial Conservative council in Hammersmith and Fulham, and Munira Mirza, who formerly worked for the right-wing think tank Policy Exchange and is currently a senior advisor to London mayor Boris Johnson
It also includes Ed Lord, a former Young Conservative activist who represents the Liberal Democrats in the City of London, a senior policeman and the newly-appointed chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission Baroness Onora O'Neill of Bengarve. There are only two people of colour, Mirza and senior NHS manager Paula Vasco-Knight.
The blog Phil & Friends have criticised the panel for excluding any disability experts. It could also be said that there are no recognised experts on race equality either.
Jonathan Rees, head of the government's race equality office, might disagree but he has many critics who point to his powerful behind-the-scenes role in dismantling the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
In a recent letter to the PCS trade union representing EHRC workers, Rees wrote that the government were:
"Moving away from the identity politics of the past to an approach that recognises people's individuality and a role for Government of promoting equality through transparency and behaviour change and working with businesses, the voluntary sector and wider civil society to create equal opportunities for everyone."
Rees's letter was a very different tone to the one sent to Doreen Lawrence following her criticism of coalition policies, in which Cameron and Clegg wrote:
"We recognise how important it is to ensure the legacy of Stephen's murder and Lord Macpherson's report will never be lost. That legacy was to change fundamentally and forever the way we think about race in this country. We know you have worked tirelessly to drive these improvements and are extremely grateful to you for your work. We also want to reiterate the government's commitment to equal treatment and equal opportunity. We care a great deal about making sure our policies never marginalise or discriminate."
Many equality experts will contrast Cameron and Clegg's assertion that they care deeply about race equality when they have cut the EHRC's budget by almost three quarters since 2010, axed the local Race Equality Council network and repealed a swathe of EHRC powers to investigate employers suspected of discriminating.
Ministers are conducting a zero-based funding review of the EHRC in a process some suspect will lead to further cuts, and the only two race equality board members on the EHRC – Simon Woolley and Baroness Meral Hussein Ece – were recently ditched.
In a letter to The Guardian Maria Miller, the senior equalities minister, wrote:
"We are reforming the EHRC because, since its creation in 2007, it has struggled to deliver across its remit or inspire confidence in its governance, expertise or ability to deliver high-quality work at good value for the taxpayer."
At the same time the coalition have made it harder for employees to take out an employment tribunal and are currently consulting on scrapping the requirement for public authorities to carry out Equality Impact Assessments on their policies.
Some suspect that the steering group looking into public sector duties is on a mission to 'burn red tape' to make services more efficient, however experts argue there is little evidence that equality is holding any authorities back.
Recently the EHRC also proved that private business do not see equalities monitoring as a burden. Mark Hammond, EHRC chief executive, said:
"Following equality and human rights practice makes good business sense as it ensures that both employers and employees benefit from a fairer and more transparent workplace. This means a more productive workforce and a business that performs well. To help ensure every business is aware of the Equality Act, the Commission provides advice and guidance that explains simply what it means and how it can work for employers."
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We do call tha' a 'Stook' 'roond oor way.
One more small request if I may-
Could someone make bundled sheaves of wheat?
I guess something like this:
We do call tha' a 'Stook' 'roond oor way.
Spot on, Chris.
There are wheat plant objects that fibonacci used on his FM The Farm, but all the links for it appear to be dead. It's actually not what I'm wanting anyway as I want bundled wheat and not just a plant decal.
Other than that, I didn't see any at the repository.
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Is it okay if I'm asking for a texture request in this thread? Not an usual texture though...
I need an animated texture (series of texture in that case) of hot chocolate to replace the lava with something unusual.
Um. Just recolor the lava frames and save them as a new liquid type.
Anyone knows where I can get a roll of toilet paper? Object repository has none
search here for Schwaa, his bathroom pack (Not his old bathroom pack):
Appreciate it
@ Random_Taffer
Here's what the request model looks like so far...
I need a Player Arm as a Guard, SwordArm and maybe Bow, is there anything to find this?
@ Random_Taffer
Looks like bsp.exe is having a S**t hemorrhage while converting it. I guess it was a bit too complex for it.
I'll keep at it. I might have to remake it. If so, it shouldn't take too long.
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For those who are interested, Christine has hosted new objects from her last mission, in the two last pages of her site:
Big thanks to GORT, the windmill looks great!
Any chance that anyone wants to try the wheat?
Aww thanks, man!
Hi all, I'm hoping someone can help me out with this. I have absolutely no skills with 3d modeling, but I imagine this should be quite simple. I'd looking for a set of donut shaped dials with shapes around the outside (see image in link). I'd like to have 3 or 4 of them nested inside one another, as concentric rings (as separate objects).
In terms of aesthetic, they should look like ancient stone dials. Something you might come across in an Idiana Jones movie. Could anyone help me out with this?
Many Thanks!
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I can take a whack at it. But someone here that knows more than me: how would this work in the engine? A Z offset of the frob point? I'm making things up, I have no idea if that's a thing yet, can you do that so players can differentiate the rings? Will the engine not like three concentric circle objects inside one another?
Should be fine unless they're really small and fiddly.
I've done experiments using non-ring objects, and it's worked out fine. A little finicky in terms of highlighting the right object, but nothing unmanageable. (no harder than frobbing the correct number button on a keypad.) I'm assuming if it works for concentric blocky objects, it should work at least as well for concentric rings
Cool beans. Okay so what material, wood, stone, metal?


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Three robbers cut off a man's thumb with a meat cleaver and slashed his face while they broke into his home in Queens, police sources say.
Two men, ages 59 and 62, were robbed in their St. Albans, Queens home by three men April 23, WPIX reported.
The 59-year-old victim was carrying groceries into his basement apartment at 116th Road by Farmers Blvd. in St. Albans around 1:30 p.m., when he found a stranger in the room.
The man took out a pair of gloves, while the victim asked him what he was doing there and if he was looking for another man who lives in the house, police sources said.
A second man with a firearm then appeared and forced the victim into the apartment at gunpoint, demanding "money and dope," the New York Daily News reported.
One of the men took the victim's cell phone and started tying him up, but the victim broke free and managed to take his attacker's gun, police sources said.
Police said while the 59-year-old victim was trying to escape, one of the robbers slashed his face, hands, and thumb with a meat cleaver.
The victim ran upstairs, where he was confronted by the third robber, who was wielding knives, before he escaped from the home and flagged down a neighbor who called 911.
The 62-year-old neighbor's apartment was also broken into, but he was able to escape without any apparent injuries, CBS New York reported.
The robbers then fled the house.
The 59-year-old victim was taken to a hospital, where he received 100 stitches to his face and hands and had his thumb re-attached.
The suspects are still at large.


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Ahhh life with two babies! Parties start at 10:30 am now that we have kids…what more could you ask for?
This isn't me. My legs have never looked that good. This is my friend Stella Blue. Her name is actually Dara but her e-mail has the words Stella and Blue in it and I like the Grateful Dead so I call her Stella. She's fine with it. Notice the two bottles of wine on the party table? Kids birthday parties are very fun.