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What tree are you? Celtic mythology.
Find the day of your birthday and find your tree ... once located find the explanation below about it. It is interesting and in some way precise, in addition to being part of Celtic astrology.
Dec 23 to Jan 01 - Apple Tree
Jan 02 to Jan 11 - Fir Tree < / p>
Jan 12 to Jan 24 - Elm Tree
Jan 25 to Feb 03 - The Cypress
Feb 04 to Feb 08 - Poplar
Feb 09 to Feb 18 - El Cedro
Feb 19 to Feb 28 - El Pino
Mar 01 to Mar 10 - El Sauce Llorón
Mar 11 to Mar 20 - Tree of Limes
Mar 21 - The Oak
Mar 22 to Mar 31 - Tree of Hazelnuts
Apr 01 to Apr 10 - Rowan Tree < / p>
Apr 11 to Apr 20 - Maple Tree
Apr 21 to Apr 30 - El Nogal
May 01 to May 14 - Alamo
May 15 to May 24 - Chestnut Tree
May 25 to Jun 03 - Ash Tree
Jun 04 to Jun 13 - Hornbeam Tree
Jun 14 to Jun 23 - La Higuera
Jun 24 - Birch Tree
Jun 25 to Jul 04 - Apple Tree
Jul 05 to Jul 14 - Tree of Fir Tree
Jul 15 to Jul 25 - Elm Tree
Jul Aug. 26 to Aug. 13 - El Cipres
Aug 24 to Aug 13 - Alamo
Aug 14 to Aug 23 Sep 23 - The Olive Tree
Sep 03 to Sep 12 - El Sauce Llorón
Sep 13 to Sep 22 - p> Sep 24 to Oct 03 - Hazelnut Tree
Oct 04 to Oct 13 - Rowan Tree
Oct 14 to Oct 23 - Maple Tree
Oct Nov 22 to Nov 11 - The Walnut Tree
Nov 12 to Nov 21 - Chestnut Tree
Nov 22 to Dec 01 - Ash Tree
The End of the Road / The End of the Road - Wanderlust Latin America
I said to Jan that most likely some rocks had just fallen into the road and that maybe we could just get out and help move them. When we reached Choropampa, parked cars lined the road and several people standing at the end of the road looking at something.
Dec 02 to Dec 11 - Hornbeam Tree
Dec 12 to Dec 21 - The Fig Tree
Dec 22 - The Hague Tree
BIRD TREE (Inspiration)
A vivacious person, attractive, elegant, friendly, not pretentious, modest, does not like excesses, hates vulgarity, loves life in nature and calm, not very passionate, full of imagination, a little ambitious, creates an atmosphere of calm and satisfaction.
TREE OF FIR (the Mystery)
It is a person of extraordinary good taste , dignified, sophisticated, love the beauty, temperamental, stubborn, tends to ego, but cares about those who are close, rather modest, very ambitious, many talents, industrious, unsatisfied lover, many friends and enemies, very reliable A person out of the ordinary, full of imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious, proud, self-confident, with thirst for new experiences, sometimes nervous, has many complexities, good memory, learns quickly, with a complicated love life, likes to It is a charming person, does not ask for anything, very understanding, knows how to impress people, active in the struggle of social causes, popular, temperamental and loving capricious, honest and tolerant companion, with a very precise sense of justice.
CHESTNUT TREE (Honesty)
Unusual beauty, with a developed sense of justice, vivacious, is an interested person, diplomat of birth, however easily irritated and very sensitive in company, often for lack of security in itself, sometimes acts with a sense of superiority, is feels misunderstood, loves only once, has difficulty finding a partner.
ASH TREE (the Ambition)
HAGA TREE (Creativity)
It has good taste, cares for appearances, materialistic, well organized life and career, is a thrifty person, good leader, does not take unnecessary risks, reasonable , splendid life partner, like to keep the line (diet, sports, etc.)
TREE HORNBEAM (Good taste)
Of a very fresh beauty, she cares about her appearance and economic condition, good taste, not selfish, living as comfortable as possible in a reasonable and disciplined way, seeks goodness and knowledge in an emotional couple, dreams of unusual lovers, is often happy with their feelings, mistrusts of the majority of people, is never sure of their decisions, very conscientious.
TREE OF LIMAS (Doubt)
Accept what life gives you in a very complex way , hates fighting, stress and work, but he dislikes laziness and idleness, is soft and knows how to give, makes sacrifices for friends, very talented pe He is not sufficiently tenacious to exploit them, he laments and often complains, he is a very jealous but loyal person.
APPLE TREE (Love)
, is a striking and attractive person, with a pleasant aura, flirtatious, adventurous, sensitive, always in love, wants to love and be loved, faithful and tender companion, very generous, of scientific talents, lives day by day, philosopher carefree with imagination A nice figure, good taste in dress, of modest demands, tends not to forget the mistakes, cheerful, likes to send but not too much.
not to obey, is an honest and faithful couple, likes to make decisions for others, of noble, generous mentality, with good sense of humor, practice.
TREE ROWAN (Sensibility)
THE CEDAR (the Confidence)
Of a strange beauty, knows how to adapt, likes luxury, good health, is a person not at all shy, tends to miss other people, safe of whether with determination, impatient, likes to impress others, many talents, industrious, healthy optimistic, waiting for the only true love, able to make decisions quickly.
THE CIPRÉS (Fidelity) Strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what life has to give, is a satisfied, optimistic person, craves money and recognition, hates loneliness, is a passionate and always unsatisfied,
THE NOGAL (the Passion)
Relentless, he is a strange person and full of contrasts, often egoistic, aggressive, noble, wide horizons, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, ambition without limits, not flexible, is a difficult and uncommon couple, not always pleasing but
THE OLIVE (Wisdom)
He loves the sun, with warm and tender feelings, reasonable, is a balanced person, avoids aggression and violence, tolerant, cheerful, calm, a well developed sense of justice, sensitive, empathetic, does not know jealousy, loves to read and the company of sophisticated people.
PINE (the Particular)
He loves the pleasant company, he is a very robust person, he knows how to make his life comfortable, very active, natural, good company but not always friendly, he falls in love easily his passion is soon quenched, he surrenders easily, he is disappointed in everything until he finds his ideal, is trustworthy and practical.
THE OAK (Courage)
EL SAUCE LLORÓN (Melancholy)
A beautiful but melancholic person, attractive, very empathetic, loves beautiful things and good taste, loves to travel, dreamy without rest, capricious, honest, can be influenced but is difficult to coexist, demanding, with good intuition, suffers in love but sometimes finds sustenance in their partner.
THE HYGIENE (Sensitivity)
Very strong, it is a person a little willful, Independent, does not allow contradictions or arguments, loves life, his family, children and animals, a little socially volatile, good sense of humor, like idleness and laziness, a practical talent and intelligence.


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Yep, Mona's birthday….the reason we decided on this trip was so Mona could celebrate her birthday in Palm Springs. We started the morning 50 miles south of Phoenix so we still had some miles to travel.
Up to this point, most of our travels have been in the Chihuahuan Desert, the high deserts of New Mexico and eastern Arizona. Now, we're in the Sonoran Desert which is the low desert and which receives more moisture than the Chihuahuan, thus it can support more and larger plants, like the saguaro.
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Saguaros dominate the desert landscape throughout central and western Arizona. They can grow as tall as 45 feet and come in an incredible variety of shapes and sizes. It's certainly not hard to pick out which cactus is the saguaro…it's the tallest one out there! Saguaros typically have arms…did you know it takes about 75 years for the saguaro to develop its first arm? These plants commonly have a life span of over 150 years.
Saguaros are a big deal around here. It's illegal to deface or kill one. And, you must have a special permit to move one…even if it's in the way of your new home!
We love driving in this area. The desert is beautiful and dotted with the saguaros and yellow sage is blooming along the highway. As we near Phoenix, we came through a little pass and suddenly, there is a beautiful city, surrounded by rugged peaks. It's breathtaking! The view only lasts a moment, so no photo. If you want to see this view you'll have to drive there yourself!
Outside of Phoenix, we begin to head due west. We're in the homestretch for Palm Springs. We're seemingly surrounded by craggy peaks of every shade of red, brown and green. It seems everywhere we look it's another Remington painting and you almost expect to see a stagecoach burst out from behind a pass with Indians barreling down upon it!
We crossed the Colorado River and the border into California…the Promised Land! We're still in the Sonoran Desert, but the saguaros are gone. What the heck?!!? Who took the saguaros???? We're still trying to figure that out!
Saguaros or not, we're loving the scenery. Just wish a picture could capture it, but of course, no picture does it justice. That's why we have artists like Sheryl to paint it for us!
Loving the scenery and truly enjoying the ride. The phone rings, and like a fool I (Marvin of course) answer it. Its Charter Cable service and they say we owe them money? Huh? What? We disconnected from them two months ago and in fact they owe us money! "Sir," the agents says, "May I have your Charter pin number?" I take a few guesses, but I've apparently forgotten it. "Sir, then I'll need the account number from the upper left side of your bill." Me, "I don't have my bill, I'm in a car in the mountains enjoying a vacation which you are disrupting!" Charter, "I'm sorry sir, we can't complete this transaction without the number." Me, "Hey there, are you listening?!?! I'm in a car…and YOU called ME! …isn't that ID enough?"
Finally, the agent got together with his supervisor and they decided that they could do this without further identification (geeze, thanks) and we didn't owe them anything. That's 15 minutes of my life I'll never get back!
Okay…back to vacation! We're going down this steep incline and suddenly we see patches of emerald green, bordered by huge peaks. At last, Coachella Valley! Our home away from home! We've been coming here for 14 years, but have never driven here and this is the first time we've seen this beautiful sight! We're in awe!!!
We are at the eastern end of the valley and we want to be at the western end…those who know us, know that it's a must to go first to the Blue Coyote when arriving here. Look out Palm Springs! As we approach our turnoff from I-10 we are in the midst of one of the world's largest wind turbine farms. There are about 5000 windmills in this area, scattered throughout the San Gorgonio Pass. This pass is between two high mountain ranges, the San Jacinto Mountains and the San Bernardino Mountains, and it funnels the coastal air into the Coachella Valley. Because of this funneling effect, it's one of the consistently windiest places in the US….perfect for wind farms! But, no time to stop and ogle, Blue Coyote is howling our names!
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Where you can hear the call of the wild!
Palm Springs is packed with a car show and an art show….had to park blocks away, but walking in Palm Springs is fun anyway. Lots of people, Art and spectacles. We reach Blue Coyote and practically shout out as we walk in the door, "Dos margaritas, Por Favor!" The waiter knows us and rushes to comply. Finally, finally, finally we sip that nectar from the Aztec gods….Ummm…Ah…Ohhhh……Palm Springs at last!
The drinks start to surround us with a pleasant fog…but wait! It's Mona birthday!!! We've got birthday stuff to do! Off we go to Palm Desert and to check into our villa at the Westin Mission Hills. It's right on the golf course, so entertainment will be free and it's very close to the Agua Caliente Casino where we're seeing Melissa Manchester tonight. And, where later in the week, we'll be paying our share of the reparations to the Agua Caliente tribe of the Cahuilla Indians.
Mona has chosen the Café Des Beaux Arts on El Paseo tonight. Superb French food, attentive service, great wine, it's like being in Paris in the desert!!! We have an excellent sidewalk-side table and a great view of the moon and Venus. Happy happy birthday!
Now, back across the valley to the Aqua Caliente and The Show (that's the name of the theater inside the casino.) We're here to see Melissa Manchester…a pop star from the eighties who took time off to raise her children and who is now back on the road. She's a great singer/songwriter, but more than that, she's warm, she's funny and personable. We're in the third row and it's like we had a conversation with her. What a great way to end the birthday evening!
But wait, the evening isn't over? "You'd like a glass of wine on the balcony?!? Oh..okay! Time to find some wine." Took us several stops with no luck. We finally end up at Ralphs (our favorite desert grocery store) and they generously allow us to purchase a bottle of chilled white.
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I am having troubles with a small cluster I have that runs scientific linux. We have a 28TB RAID drive connected through an LSI MegaRAID card. It has an XFS file system and is mounted as an NFS v3 drive on 21 other machines over Infiniband DDR x4 (10Gb/s). These machines are a cluster controlled by Torque, which means that highly parallel filesystem access is quite common.
Recently, when drive usage is approaching 100% IO (around 500MB/s write speed), I am getting the following error messages printed to the console:
On the other machines, I get this message:
All of these machines are on SL 6.2, kernel version 2.6.32-358.23.2.el6.x86_64, with all software including fastbugs up to date as of last Friday. This problem happened before I switched to the fastbugs repository.
The machine has 32GB of RAM and 32GB of swap space. I am just running out of memory and swap? I can't upgrade the memory further on this machine, but I can add an extra SSD as swap, perhaps as large as 512GB, will that help?
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Of these the overwhelming majority were nfsd, with kwapd0 and swapper almost tied with 14 and 13 counts respectively.
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I may also post a copy of this post in another forum if this isn't the right place for it.
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I've read somewhere that "order:5" means kernel asked for 32 pages of contiguous memory and that increasing the value of "min_free_kbytes might help. It might be worth a try.
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Originally posted by Sparky63
Originally posted by Xcouncil=wisdom
So, if all these religions are violent, or have violent histories, shouldn't they be abolished? Arent they terrorist in nature?
A threat to global peace and security.
Ban all religion!?edit on 7-6-2012 by Xcouncil=wisdom because: cause I can't spell
It is bound to happen. There is a thread about Banning religion here:
www.abovetopsecret.com...edit on 6/8/2012 by Sparky63 because: added comment
Originally posted by HangTheTraitors
Religions, ALL of them, are written by MAN, inspired by MAN, edited by MAN, and peddled by MAN and believed by FOOLS. Fools who refuse to study their religions origins and question their religious texts.
Of all things around us, religion is the LEAST of that which originates from a divine higher power or "god".
Originally posted by iIuminaIi
Christianity the Religion of Peace
Originally posted by UltimateSkeptic1
Jesus says:
"Do not think that I came to bring peace on Earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.
For I came to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; and a man's enemies will be the members of his household.
He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who does not take his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me. He who has found his life will lose it, and he who has lost his life for My sake will find it."
(Matthew 10:34-39 NASB)
This is messed up, in my opinion.
Originally posted by iIuminaIi
Christianity the Religion of Peace
Originally posted by Pervius
The old hebrew texts say the deity ordered to be called "YHWH".
The English word 'God' was created by King James in 1610 when he was out of money and losing power/support of his people. His new English word "God" was to get his people to pray to "Gad", which sounds like "God" in English.
The old deity "Gad" is the deity of good fortune. It worked for King James and all Christians today...but they are praying to a false deity. This is the 402nd Anniversary of the new English word "God"...and the Anniversary of Christians praying to the false deity.
What do you think of this pan-semitic "Gad" deity most christians pray to?
Originally posted by ollncasino
Originally posted by borntowatch
So they want to bag out the Muslims, lets see the horror list of Christian violence and wars
All of the conflicts you list were hundreds of years ago.
Militant Muslims on the other hand are spreading Islam by the sword today.
Fight those who do not believe in Allah or in the Last Day and who do not consider unlawful what Allah and His Messenger have made unlawful and who do not adopt the religion of truth from those who were given the Scripture - [fight] until they give the jizyah willingly while they are humbled.
Koran 9:29
"I was ordered to fight all men until they say 'There is no god but Allah."
Prophet Muhammad's farewell address, March 632
Islamic Imperialism: A History by Efraim Karsh
"I have been ordered (by Allah) to fight against the people until they testify that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah and that Muhammad is Allah's Apostle."
Sahih Bukhari, Volume 1, Book 2, number 24
Muhammad was a warlord. Jesus was not.
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Toffey: Father, Mother & Three Boys
"Middle Name: Vermilye, Edith, Eldridge, Akin, Sip"
1960, My family to Van Saun Park: "Whistle!"
My born, June 2, 1954, 382 Terhune Avenue. But my family to Van Saun Park, and 8 - 10 minute west to Terhune Avenue. Van Saun Park, Bergen Country Zoo, lake and foods. Park zoo, animals, reptiles, alligators and different's birds.
And after, Tenafly, NJ, my tennis, and bicycle to Van Saun Park, 1968 to 172, 8 or 9 time!
And me and my best friends, John Cornell and my car, VW Red Beetle, 1972 to Van Saun Park. And girls! Nice!
In 1960, 5 years old to Van Saun Park, noontime, July 4, and average, 150 people, Van Saun Park and small lake! Evening, fireworks! And afternoon, me, start: mouth, "whistle!" But win, whistle, but, no "whistle!" But fun!
Dad, free passes, summer, 1964-965, New York World's Fair!
My Bill's Family...
My Kyle's Family...
My Father's Brother's Akin's Family...
Nancy Van Alstine, birth, 1733, 98 & Baseball Hall of Fame!
Clarinet, Guitar, & Drums, 1966...
Sea Bright, Atlantic and Ocean City Beach...
New York City Natural History
Manhattan and "Stuff"
Neighbors door, Don Zeilers' Family...
New York World's Fair: 1964 and 1965
My family got to attend the New York World's Fair, wikipedia.org, six times in 1964 and 1965. Dad got us free passes through his work at Topic Publishing Company, Drug Trade New in New York City where he was a senior writer. It was the largest international exhibit ever built, with futuristic displays spanning some 640 acres. We were among the 51 million guests that visited the Fair before it closed in 1965.
First time summer World's Fairs, 1964, my family visit to United State Pavilion, Ford Motor Company Pavilion, General Motors Pavilion And Pavilion of Ireland, Pavilion of Japan and Pavilion of France! After diner into Better Living Center, my family visitors in elevators up the glass-enclosed! Life-Saver tower for a spectacular view of the Fair, or take escalators to the top floor and descend along ramps past the displays. But I, 1st floor, and no-family! Fifteen minute, police guardian! And inside and dark outside, guardian and I, one* hours, 1st floor front door, me and family! But, next month, New York World's Fair, first building, Better Living Center, 6 floor, top, elevators rounds to 1st floor! Me, 2nt floor, Sink and Water, inside to top of it, and 20 feet height!
Oldest Brother's Family
Oldest Bill, or William Eldridge Toffey, birth, September 31, 1950
Fall, Bill to college, 1969 to 1973, Cornell University, www.Cornell.edu. And first wife, Ann, one more years, spring, 1974. The summer, June 20, 1973, Brother Bill married Ann in Rochester, New York. Bill moved to first apartment, 40th Street and Pine Street, Philadelphia University, Master's Degrees, in "Planning," fall, 1974.
Bill and Ann Toffey, one block to 39th and 40th Street and Baltimore Avenue, 1974 to 1977. But Bill and Ann, moving to 46 Street and Springfield Avenue. And this year, across a street west and one block north, my apartment, 47 Street and Springfield Avenue and Baltimore Avenue in 1977. But Ann divorce, 1979, south to Baltimore Avenue.
Bill and Ann first daughter, Laurel, birth, January 1, 1976. Six month, July 4, 1976, Bill, Ann, Laurel and I to Independence Day in Center City parade.
But second's wife, Kathy, singing in a First Presbyterian Church, Germantown Avenue, PA (Merchantville, NJ, walking to First Presbyterian Church, new member, March, 2011 to now!) Bill and, Kathy, move West Queen Lane, Philadelphia, PA, in 1980.
Bill' parents and Kathy's parents in Xmas Day, 1992
In 1992, Brother's Bill families in Thanksgiving Day in West Queen Lane in Philadelphia. But next month, Christmas Day. Kathy's parents, Karol and Betty Krantz, and Bill' parent's, William and Dorothy Toffey in Christmas Day. But next year my dad died in Kissimmee, F.L.
(right bottom). Fifteen family, left to right: oldest daughter, Laurel, yungest, Dave, Bill, Kyle wife, Cynthia, Kathy father, Karl, Bill's wife, Kathy, and me, Garret. Chair, middle son, John, Kathy mother, Betty, my mother, Dorothy, my dad, Bill, and Kyle. Sit down, Kyle youngest daughter, Kyra, Bill oldest son, Dan, and oldest daughters, Akina.
In 1993, Northeast Philadelphia Bill Family's, 9001 Verree Road
Old house, and new home, north Philadelphia, in 1993 to now, 9001 Verree Road. Three boys and daughter, Laurel, Doctor, Army, college, West Point, New York. Now, March, 2014, Bill, backyards, left side and right side, new plants, shrub, and vegetables. Bill home right, big light pine woods fence: gardener!
In Kissimmee, Florida, my father died in November 9, 1993. And five years, my mother died in September 23, 1999.
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Middle Brother's Family
Middle Brother's, Kyle, fall, Nichols College, MA of four years, 1972 to 1996. But summer, 1974, Kyle and back, banjo, taking off, May 19, 1974. Six months, east to west, to California, San Francisco. Kyle, back to east, New Jersey. Or say too San Francisco, working for computer? The park for San Francisco, Kyle, praying to God! Same day, Kyle and man, for new church!
Eight years, Kyle worked for Unification Church. Leader religious church, Sun Myung Moon, birth, 1920 to death, 2012, South, Soul, Moon. Sun Myung Moon Wedding in N.Y.C., Feburary 8, 1975, Kyle and Cennthia (Genn), Madison Square Garden.
Kyle and Genn, first home, Red Bank, NJ, Monmouth Street, but small home. First daughter, Akina Toffey (Cox), birth, January 28, 1984. Seconds daughter, Kyra, birth, February 15, 1986. But same, Red Bank, but large house and Sunday church.
Kyle family, moving to, South Korea, seven years, 1991 to 2000, Genn, and two daughter. But, moving back to California, San Francisco to now, 2014. New small home, "6542," same am I, same address number, "6542," East Richmond Height, CA.
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Uncle Akin Toffey and five cousins..
2nd wife two children, 1961..
My father's brother Akin and his second wife Joan lived just 40 minutes away from us in Glen Ridge, NJ, after their marriage in 1964. First wife, Virginia Hoyt Toffey, birth, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York, and death, April, 13 1960 in Glen Ridge, but six years, hospital.
My eldest cousin is Akin "Hatch" Toffey, born, 1943. After college, Hatch played semi-pro rugby in New York. He became Vice President at American Express Credit Cards, after working his way up at AT&T Credit Cards. I hear on Facebook that Hatch is enjoying his new life in Dothan, AL.
The next cousin, Bill Hoyt Toffey, joined the air force and served as a new helicopter pilot in Vietnam. After the war, Bill played serious tennis and was ranked by Tennis Association. He had a long career in North Carolina with Groz-Beckert Knit & Sew and relocated with his wife Gail to Florida in 2005.
My 3rd and 4th cousins are the twin girls, Annie, who lives in eastern Massachusetts, and Nancy, who lives in eastern Pennsylvania, working in offices.
Number five is my cousin Peter Sip Toffey, or my family, PT, who was born in 1959 and shares my middle name "Sip." PT stayed in north Jersey until 1992, when he moved to Tega Cay, SC, where he still lives. But PT, back to Nancy home, 2014.. See, John James & Mary Elizabeth Sip Toffey, "Great grandparents."
The Sip names comes from my great-great grandmother Mary Sip who married John James Toffey. Mary Sip Toffey is daughter of Peter Sip, who is son of Garret Sip, who in turn is son of Peter Sip and grandson of Garret Sip. The Sip family was among original settlers of Bergen, NJ (now Jersey City), and their homestead Sip Manor in Bergen, NJ, was built in 1666. In 1928, the house was moved to make way for city construction to a new location at 5 Cherry Lane, Westfield, NJ, 2011! See, great grandparents, John James and Mary Sip Toffey; The Sip Manor House in New Jersey.
In 1961, summer, new aunt Joan and 2 children, Peter and Susan Lang, also grew up in the Glen Ridge house with my five cousins. Now Susan is married, Zack, and lives in eastern Massachusetts.
My family to Cooperstown, N.Y. in 1967, and...
My father's family north to Cooperstown, New York (wikipedia.org), summer, 1967, three days in cabin, and south, Oswego Lake. Brother Bill, Kyle and I too canoe in Oswego Lake!
First, my father side, Nancy Quackunbush Van Alstine
Next Saturday morning, father's family, driving to Oswego Lake, in wikipedia.org, Glimmerglass State Park, out of Cooperstown. My father to a Park range, inside, father to park ranger, old book; My Dad Family, THE WOMEN of the AMERICAN, REVOLUTION, By Elizabeth F. Ellet - "Nancy Van Alstine", Three Volume III, New York, Baker and Scribner - 1850 in word document and no-brake. In .
My Dad Family, my grandmother, Clarice A. Koonz (1881-1974), mother, great grandmother, Annie Crowen (1846-1921), father, great-great grandfather, Thomas J. Crowen (1807-1880), mother, great-great-great grandmother, Eleanor Van Alstine (1786- ), and great-great-great-great grandmother, Nancy Quackunbush (1733-1831). And husband, Martin Van Alstine (1742-1800). Nancy death at 98 years old!
After retired in Tenafly, NJ in 1983, my dad to three sons, and cousins Nancy, Annie, Bill Hoyt, reading a book of "Nancy Van Alstine."
Summary of Nancy Van Alstine:
Nancy Quackinbush, birth, 1733, Canajoharie, New York. Nancy parents, Peter and Sarah, descendant one of brothers who came from Holland, since 1600s. Nancy father, Peter, purchased of land and working for business of a trader with the Indian, and light of time in traveling original and Susquehanna River. And his most saleable are for Indians for "good Spirit" and after, meeting for specific person, giving him for Oswego Lake.
Nancy's mother was a Wimple family, most respectable Dutch families in a valley. Daughter, Nancy to school was not kind, but state of being, "superior mental power" and inclination to study, and good education. Nancy's reading Dutch with a Bible. But, Miss Nancy, "stayed at home, read the Bible, and wore pockets." She by excellence and delight for remarkable by beauty of "person and a fine voice." She a strong cast of character, and "region as the belle of the Mohawk."
Eighteen, Nancy married to Martin J. Van Alstine, also with a Dutch family's, settle in the valley of the Mohawk, almost thirty years. His was ancestor who "was murdered by the Indians early in French war-Eva, the wife of Jacob Van Alstine… road, her little daughter in her arm… was fire on and killed by the savage."
Young couples with large home in Mohawk, but suffering from Indian and a part of the savage people enemy. Mrs. Van Alstine, "great advents" and family of our admired for her brave, her "courage and firmness."
Almost die, friends, Nancy Van Alstine and Indian in Mohawk, near south, Cooperstown, New York.
Next Day, Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown
My family to Baseball Hall of Fame, summer in 1967. Inside, museum, the historical development of sport of baseball. Best of Baseball Hall of Fame, Henry Hank Aaron, Don Asbury, or Richie, Philadelphia, Wade Boggs, Boson and New York Yankee, Reginald Martinez Jackson, Yankee, Frank Robinson, and more Baseball Hall of Fame.
Bill, Kyle and I: Music!
August, 1961, front sideway of home, Bill playing a clarinet, organized a "parade." Five daughters Watson, and oldest and younger daughter, Corey Watson, one year younger or me, two flute, across a street. And back, drumstick. For me, four years, 1965, lay back, one year more, 1966. But across a street, Corey Watson and I, six years, six grade, 1966 to Senior High School.
Three more years, playing clarinet, 1961 to 1964 for school. But, this year's drums, Tenafly, ten years old, first time drums! Inside home, left, front living room, Bill, playing Clarinet and after, Saxophone. My drums snare and chair. And Kyle playing Guitar, singing, 1966. And Bill, high school, saxophone! Kyle, guitar! Me, drums and Kyle, attic, pop and rock & roll!
Ten years old, drums snare! Next two years, Music Store in Englewood, new drums set and drum throne. And next years, new/used drums set, Music Store in Englewood, 1967, and upstairs to attic, practicing and playing drums. Attic, playing drums, and John, guitar, 6 and 12 string, and Kyle, banjo!
See, Story of Birth, 1961 – 1983, Tenafly, NJ, and Drums!
The three boys, Bill, Kyle and I for Cub Scout and uniforms. First time Cub Scout, second to five grade, after school, boy's homes. But six grade, no Boy Scouts.
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My family to Sea Bright, NJ.
My family to Sea Bright, NJ, in 1961 to 1968, one or three time a. Afternoon, my family to Asbury Amusement Park, Boardwalk and ride. One or two times, 1962 to 1966, my family to Palisades Amusement Park, wikipedia.org, beach and rides. Ice creams, but me, ice cream, mint chocolate chip!
I moved to West Philadelphia, and 1 and ¼ hours east to Ocean Beach, summer, and 1976 to 2006! Fun! Summer. Ocean City beach, myself or my friends! Dating, working for General Electric Company, engineering, north-east PA, 1993, my car to Long Beach Island. South Long Beach Island, tan and ocean. Afternoon, north to Long Beach Island, driving to Atlantic Ocean Beachfront! Evening, dinner and walking. But back to home, almost, 2 hours.
In 2002, summer, east to Ocean Beach and my motorcycle, six or seven time, 2002 to 2005, and back to home, Pennsauken, NJ Back, motorcycle, Route 45, Mullica Hill, to Route 40, May Landing, and Egg Harbor Township, south to Ocean City Beach, and back to home, Pennsauken, NJ
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N.Y.C. Museums!
American Museum of Natural History
First time, my father's family to New York City, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West and West 81 Street, in 1962. The five more time, my family to Museum of Natural History.
The myself, home, 82 Norman Place, five minute west walking to bus, Knickerbocker Road south, 20 minute to George Washington Bridge, wikipedia.org, to underneath subway 'A' , upstairs five minute walking to American Museum of Natural History, two time, 1970 and 1971.
And 1972, noontime, Tenafly, walking to bus, and New York City subway, to upstairs, walking to American Museum of Natural History. Four hours inside building. After, walking to subway south, West 32rd Street and 8th Avenue, old building, my father, Topic Publishing Company's Drug Trade New, before five pm! My father and I, subways to George Washington Bridge, and bus to home; my dad and I!
Five buildings, lower laver, 1st floor, 2nd floor, 3rd floor and 4th floor. The big Dinosaurs, big whale, big Elephant, Human Body, North American, Columbian mammoth, Grizzly Bear, and more American Museum of Natural History.
YouTube: American Museum of Nature History: Habitat Dioramas as Early Tools in Wildlife Conservation.
The Museum of Modern Art in New York City
Tenafly, my father's family in Manhattan in New York City,American Museum of Natural History, and wikipedia.org. Oldest and newer paintings and sculpture. Two time, MoMA, home in Tenafly, waking to bus to New York City Museum.
East North Carolina, Art History in winter and spring, 1976, Painting, Vincent van Gogh, "The Starry Night", 1889, in MoMA, in N.Y.C., Library, evening, Saturday and Sunday, East North Carolina, books, Vincent van Gogh, "The Starry Night." Summer, 1976, Tenafly, my but to Museum of Modern Art, painting, "The Starry Night." And more paintings and sculpture, old and new museum.
In 1976, West Philadelphia, six or seven times, Philadelphia Art Museum! My friends and myself to Philadelphia Art Museum. In 2001, summer, Dan, Mike and I to Philadelphia Art Museum!
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The Old Man
The adventure of sorting through old stuff, especially on an assignment with my father, is very exciting for a child. One time when I was a kid, sometime around 1964 or 1965, my father brought my brothers and me into New York City with him to clean out an old building and sort through mounds of "stuff" when the inventor who owned it all passed away. There we were for the afternoon - four men - sorting through old electric motors and an odd collection of big magnets, five width x 4 height x 2 inch depth, almost 10 years magnates. My three boys, fun stuff!
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Next door, Don Zeilers
In 1961, my parents's, Dorothy and William moved to Norman Place, Tenafly and met their next door neighbors, the Zeiler's family. The two families grew up together, Zeiler and Toffey for 22 years! The Zeilers had two daughters, the same ages as the elder Toffey boys, Bill and Kyle. Don Zeiler worked in New York City as President of an Envelope Company Dorothy Toffey worked with Don in Envelope Company for 3 or 4 years in the New York City.
Don Zeilers: Turtles and Nature Center Association
Over the backyard large fence from my family's home, I had a next-door neighbor named Don who was a turtle expert. He collected turtles of all shapes, sizes and specifies for more than thirty years. In his home, Don and I to basement he kept baby turtles.
About three or four miles away is the Tenafly Nature Center Association, a 52-acre borough preserve that sits atop the Hudson River just north-east of New York City. Don was president of the preserve. Don and I to tree, white birch, fern plant, owl, and small and large birds.
When we were kids we would play in the woods there and several times played ice hockey, winter on Pfister's Pond with the neighborhood boys.


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How can I avoid getting ripped-off when buying vinyl on the net?
Answer to Frequently Asked Question: How can I avoid getting ripped off when buying vinyl on the net? -- made possible by the contributions of the following rec.music.collecting.vinyl contributors:
firstname.lastname@example.com (Tim at BackTrac Records) firstname.lastname@example.com (Paula, Oldie But a Goodie) firstname.lastname@example.com (Fred Walker) email@example.com (John Hall) email@example.com (Norm Katuna) email@example.com (Randy Darrrah) firstname.lastname@example.com (Tomi Kause) firstname.lastname@example.com (Steven Szep) email@example.com (Susan Murray)
We hear too often accounts of unsuspecting buyers being taken for $100s by unscrupulous individuals posing as dealers. If you follow the suggestions below, your chances of getting ripped off will be greatly reduced.
Before buying from someone who represents themselves as a record dealer, ask for references -- and check them! This is the most effective safeguard recommended.
Ask for opinions from the readership of rec.music.marketplace.vinyl and/or rec.music.collecting.vinyl of the dealer you are considering doing business with. Does the dealer come through with good products in a reasonable amount of time after payment is received? Are the records packaged and shipped with care?
Check the dealer's return policy and make sure that you may return damaged or misgraded product within a reasonable amount of time. Don't expect a dealer to accept returns weeks after the fact or accept returns simply because you don't like the record you ordered. The buyer has a resposibility to do his/her homework.
Dealers who regularly post are a safer bet than those who simply lurk and respond to WTB (Want to Buy) advertisements. If you are posting WTBs for pricey LPs or memorabilia, be particularly careful of lurkers.
If you are the least uncertain about a dealer's authenticity, get their phone number and speak to them. If the record in question is expensive, ask the dealer to play it on the phone for you. Trust your "truth-meter"!
Pay by credit card if possible. You have recourse with your credit card company if you are defrauded. Remember, however, some smaller dealers do not accept credit cards, and that fact does not imply they are dishonest. Just be sure to follow 1 through 5 above. Checks are easier to trace than money orders, and it is worth the extra wait (usually a business week) for the check to clear. Tracing a money order can be difficult.
Dealers who have permanent web pages or space provided by "malls," are a safer bet than those who don't. Setting up shop on the net indicates a degree of permanance and commitment.
ALWAYS send checks and money orders using the postal system, rather than Federal Express or UPS overnight. You have recourse with the postal inspector using the USPS; otherwise, you have none. And never fall into the trap of using someone else's FedEx shipper number to send funds. If you are in a hurry, then use Express Mail or pay by credit card. Most credit card transactions clear within 48 business hours. If a substantial sum is involved, spend the extra $2 plus change and send the payment "certified mail, return receipt requested." If you are outside of the US, please check with your postal service for details on your country's laws covering postal fraud. It is beyond the scope of this FAQ to cover every country's postal regulations.
If you still have some doubts, ask that your package be shipped COD, either with UPS (preferrable) or the USPS. Don't expect the dealer, however, to pay the COD charges.
While there are many reputable dealers using America OnLine (aol.com), AOL makes it very easy for anyone to hide behind "screen names," and it is almost impossible to uncover the identity of an AOL user. "email@example.com" is a known scam artist.
Shipping Considerations
After your've done your homework and feel confident you are doing buisiness with a reputable dealer, then you need to ensure your package arrives safely.
Always buy insurance when using the postal service. This small investment (usually $0.75) is prudent. Don't assume the dealer will automatically mail with insurance. Always specificy insured mail.
You can avoid the "I shipped it!" claim from a dealer (who may or may not have done so) with a request for shipping with a "merchandise receipt" from the postal service. The dealer will receive a card back from the post office with a signature indicating who received the package. This extra protection costs $1.20 and can be used with international orders also. Alternatively, you can have your package shipped UPS groundtrac. This option includes $100 of insurance and the ability to track the package. Expect to pay $5-$6 in shipping charges per order for these extras within the US. Most dealers will ship international orders with the USPS as UPS simply cannot compete in price.
Make sure your packages are being shipped in appropriate sized mailers with pads. Mailers are a cost of doing business and a professional dealer would never dream of not using one. 78 rpm records must be shipped with additional protection in the form of shredded paper, styrofoam peanuts or other packaging material. Air-popped popcorn makes a cheap and enviromentally-friendly stuffing between bundles of 78s!
Final caveat: There's really no recourse against dealers who have not come through with a "bootleg" record. (The use of the term 'bootleg' implies a record which would be illegal to sell in the country of origin because of copyright infringement or other reasons.)
By following the sage advice outlined above, your risk of being ripped off when buying vinyl on the internet will be greatly reduced. Thanks to all of the regular contributors to r.m.c.v. whose ideas have made this FAQ possible.
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The trial of Mohamed Mohamud started with jury selection on Thursday in Portland's federal courthouse. It's expected to feature, at some point, the testimony of the two men whom Mohamud thought were his jihadist co-conspirators.
They were in fact undercover FBI agents tasked with leading the sting of Mohamud that led to his November 2010 arrest. When they testify, the two men will be allowed to wear disguises when they enter and leave the courthouse, and the public will have to watch their testimony via a closed-circuit video feed.
When informants connected to the case are on the stand, their faces will not be shown on closed-circuit TV but their voices will be heard.
The U.S. Department of Justice alleges Mohamud intended to kill thousands when he pushed a button on a cellphone that he thought would detonate a 1,800-pound bomb. The bomb was a fake, and Mohamud was arrested moments later, shouting "God is great" in Arabic, according to the FBI affidavit.
Mohamud's defense team has suggested in court documents that it will pursue an entrapment defense.
Thursday morning's jury selection took place in a city that has an unusual relationship with federal law enforcement.
Precipitated by the disastrous prosecution of a local attorney initially believed to be involved with the Madrid train bombings — a man later absolved and given a settlement — Portland's mistrust of the FBI was also highlighted when it became the first major city to withdraw from an information-sharing task force that pairs local police with federal law enforcement.
Prospective jurors gave U.S. District Court Judge Garr King an earful Thursday morning as several of them said they could not be objective about the case.
"(Mohamud) would have had a very hard time doing this if it weren't for the FBI," one prospective male juror told King. "I don't agree with the prosecution, I don't agree with the way this was done."
That man was dismissed from jury duty, as was a woman who said she could see from the attorneys assembled that the prosecution had more power and money than Mohamud's defense team.
"I can see they have more resources than the defense," she said. "I have very strong ethical and philosophical feelings about this."
Others who complained about upcoming honeymoons, no-refund airfare to attend the presidential inauguration and a rabbi with two funerals scheduled for Friday were each told they had to stay.
Jury selection began with 85 people on Thursday, and is expected to last until at least the end of the week.


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BINGHAMTON The Diocese of Syracuse today announced the reconfiguration decisions involving parishes in the Southern Region of the Diocese of Syracuse, but postponed a decision on any churches in Chenango County. This is the third diocesan announcement in a series of decisions that will be implemented throughout the seven counties of the diocese.
Todays announcements will be effective in 2008, 2009 and beyond, depending on priest personnel changes.
The purpose of todays announcements is to give our priests and people a blueprint of the future care of their parishes, stated Bishop Moynihan. Some of the decisions do not have dates upon which the changes will occur, as they are dependent on the personnel changes that will take place over time. I along with the College of Consultors, have reached what we believe to be the best decisions possible in light of the current challenges.


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As you know, I am obsessed with thedaftclub. Well, the owner of said site, Spud in Disguise, has asked me to write an article on his new EP. Nebula by Auteur Theory.
Being a UK House band, I was extremely excited to listen to their tracks. The first one I listened to was the remix of Radiohead's Reckoner. Although it was a little light for my taste (it's a Radiohead remix so what should I expect?), it was still phenomenal. Going into this EP, I expected some light house...I was suprised.
So to the point, I just downloaded (legally) Nebula EP. I am currently listening to it and I am going to write a review as I go. Taboo? Who cares. I recommend listening to the tracks yourself, even though I have nothing negative to say about this album. The link to the EPs can be found of AT's muzicom page. (http://auteurtheoryonline.muzicom.net/?q=node/17)
The perfect blend of raw and light. The first track on the EP, I was suprised on its non-ambience, which was still a good thing. This song has all the parts of a good, solid house track. A short, catchy bass riff to start out with some powerful bass drum in the background. Then suddenly, the track becomes more intense, developing as you continue to listen. The build up of the track really catches your attention and the randomness in the repitition keeps things interesting. The album is starting to look awfully good. The background synthpads also add a nice touch and harmony to the song as a whole.
A harp-sounding opening? I'm already intrigued. Similar to the first track, a build up and the addition of steady drums really makes the song mold together well. The riff is extremely catchy and keeping me listening. It's somewhat ambient, but still has true House roots. A truly beautiful song, I can imagine many images in my head while listening to this. Halfway through, the song becomes more intense, but doesn't lose it's cool. Towards the end, the song truly begins to grow on you. Definitely one of my favorite tracks of 2008, I must say.
Chasing Clouds
This track was good, but just didn't grab my attention as roughly as the other two tracks. The riff is a little shaky, but the who feel of the song is still powerful. It's extremely rhythmic and the filter sweeps create a nice harmonic tone. Although not as poweful as the other two, it's still very well put together. I wish the opening were a bit stronger as well.
Ocean of Storms
Slightly better than the previously mentioned track, but does not compete with the other two tracks. Keep in mind that is simply my taste, and I'm trying to be as harsh as I can as to not sound like a happy little schoolgirl. The backround pads made an excellent appearance in this song and the opening was quite powerful. I also liked the drum beats in this song, they fit extremely well with the riffs, which were extremely catchy.
So that's my review of Auteur Theory's Nebula EP. To be honest, it is one of the greatest House tracks I own, and I mean that in complete honesty. I hope you guys download the mp3s from the afformentioned link above and take a listen to the tracks.
Oh and before a forget, here is their remix of Radiohead's Reckoner. It is quite fantastic.
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Ganging up on the enemy of my enemy
Two of my MBA students presented a project last night on the Kindle and e-readers. One quick takeaway was that everyone else in e-books — Barnes & Noble, Google, Sony (and probably Apple) etc. — wants to ally against Amazon to keep it from taking over the world.
Meanwhile, for music, everyone wants to gang up on Apple to keep them from continuing to dominate the world — particularly content providers. And for video, it's YouTube which inspires this enemy-of-my-enemy-is-my-friend mentality to create Hulu and Vevo.
I'm not saying it's wrong, but these ad hoc decisions do make for incoherent strategies and strange bedfellows. And if an ally that formerly weak becomes strong, will the other rivals (or suppliers) then ally with someone even weaker? Go it alone? Ally with their original enemy?
I was reminded of this when trying out Vevo this morning. I decided to watch a video from the Elvis Presley Christmas Duets album — continuing the raised-from-the-dead trend that started with the 1991 "Unforgettable" duet between Natalie Cole and her late father Nat "King" Cole.
Is this because Vevo's owners prefer Amazon to Apple? Or is it because Amazon pays a referral fee? An advantage Amazon has in seeking alliances is that it pays a commission on click-through sales so that people and firms (like me) will send traffic to their site.
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I have seen several videos about making fire pistons using plastic, wood turned or carved by hand, aluminum etc. The sizes vary a lot.
What is the optimum size for a primitive backpacker for a fire piston, what material, what seals?
I have seen several videos about making fire pistons using plastic, wood turned or carved by hand, aluminum etc. The sizes vary a lot.
What is the optimum size for a primitive backpacker for a fire piston, what material, what seals?
You'll probably get some better information from others than from me, but...whatever else, it needs to have an adequate compression ratio. Some sources say 18 to 1, and some say 25 to 1. However, many will say that they've never given the ratio a thought, and never had a problem getting a homemade piston to work. Though I suspect that this is just because it usually works out that different people typically design and build one of such dimensions that it accidentally has this ratio, because I don't think that it's that hard to accidentally get this ratio from a design that someone would conjure up.
Other than that, what is 'best' might be subjective. Might not really be a 'best'. There's a bit of flexibility with materials and design. You just need to imagine the piston being able to plunge fully and smoothly, yet not be loose and is a little tight - much of this being according to the o-ring seal (and a trace of lubrication) and needs to be straight. Cylinder and piston need to match well. Needs to seal, yet be amenable to being plunged quickly. Pretend that you'll always have some 'leakage', so it needs to plunge and reach ignition compression faster than the leakage would prevent this. On that note, for keeping the compression ratio in mind while designing, I figure that you'd want to design in a 'little extra' or a little higher ratio...this would make it 'forgiving' and let a slight lack of skill or experience still result in ignition. Would also compensate for seal leakage to some extent if a build wasn't perfect unknowingly.
Beyond that, I think that this is something which is on the one hand not too difficult to build effectively, while on the other hand is a matter of 'holding your tongue just right' while making and while using, versus there being a single perfect material or design.
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I honestly don't know if there is an optimal size. For backpacking - small and light. I have only made one and used 1/2" copper pipe.
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Thanks, compression ratio is probably the answer, assuming well made such as on a lathe and good seal. Why this ratio?
I also honestly do not know, I have seen one or two, never used one, never attempted to make one.
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A side thought I just had: I've noticed that sometimes when a person pulls the piston back out, the tiny ember can pop off of the end, which either ruins that attempt or is just another thing momentarily that has to be dealt with. I'm thinking this is because, no matter what, you often wont have exactly the same air pressure in the cylinder as when you started...not still equal to the outside atmosphere but instead a tiny bit less (unless instead due to the ignition physics it's the other way around). And it kind of sucks it off as you pop it out. (Watch the dirty minds) So this is something to keep in mind either in designing the end of the piston or when operating it.
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The optimist expects it to change;
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I bought the item below (Fire Piston) from Amazon and never could get it to work correctly. Its was difficult trying to get the correct amount of pressure to create an ember. After a few hundred tries (and after destroying two rubber O-Rings - lubricated with vasoline petroleum jelly like the instructions requested - which are required to operate the fire piston) and I still had issues creating an ember using char cloth. It's not worth it my opinion. Carry a Bayite 1/2 inch by 6 inch ferro rod ($14 on Amazon) with you. That particular size ferro rod will give you thousands of strikes yielding bright sparks. Bayite makes several different ferro rods and are the best quality and price available in my opinion.
The bad things about the fire piston is it requires a particular type of tinder to create an ember and requires rubber O-Rings to operate. If you don't have the O-Rings, the fire piston won't work.
If all else fails, try starting a fire using the primitive "Fire Saw" method. See the "King Of Random" demonstration on YouTube on how to use the "Fire Saw" to quickly make an ember using two pieces of wood.


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By D'ARCY DORAN Associated Press Writer
ESCRAVOS, Nigeria (AP) -- Hundreds of women carrying straw mats and thermoses abandoned ChevronTexaco's main oil terminal, ending a peaceful 10-day protest that crippled the oil giant's Nigeria operations and won an unprecedented company pledge to build modern towns out of poor villages.
"I give one piece of advice to all women in all countries: they shouldn't let any company cheat them," said Anunu Uwawah, a leader of the protest at the southeastern Nigerian Escravos terminal.
Uwawah and her comrades were ferried back to their villages in ChevronTexaco boats on Thursday evening, along the way passing hundreds of oil workers returning to the facility.
The last of the protesters were expected to leave Friday, said company spokesman Wole Agunbiade.
He said operations were quickly returning to normal at the company's southeastern Escravos terminal, which accounts for close to half a million barrels a day, the bulk of the company's Nigeria exports.
"Chevron has shown a lot of restraint, commitment to good neighborliness, peace and dialogue," Agunbiade said. "I would like to believe this is the hallmark of Chevron negotiations, and will continue to be."
The women had trapped about 700 American, British, Canadian and Nigerian workers inside the terminal. Two hundred employees were allowed to leave Sunday and hundreds more two days later, leaving just a few dozen inside.
The women kept their hold on the terminal by threatening to take off their clothes -- a powerful traditional shaming gesture -- in a last-ditch gesture to humiliate the company.
The peaceful, all-woman protest was a departure for the oil-rich Niger Delta, where armed men frequently use kidnapping and sabotage to pressure oil multinationals into giving them jobs, protection, money or compensation for alleged environmental damage. Hostages generally are released unharmed.
The success of the Escravos occupation appeared to have inspired copycat protests by women from a rival tribe who captured several smaller oil facilities earlier in the week.
Agunbiade, spokesman for the company's Nigeria subsidiary, said Thursday officials would soon begin talks with hundreds of women who still held four pipeline flowstations. The women's representatives said they were in control of five facilities, although Agunbiade could not confirm the fifth.
The Escravos terminal raid was launched by women from six surrounding communities who said they were trying to draw attention to the grinding poverty in their villages. The Niger Delta is one of the poorest places in Nigeria despite its oil wealth. Nigeria is the world's sixth-largest exporter of oil and the fifth-largest supplier to the United States.
For the women, what started out as an act of desperation became a method to victory.
After days of negotiations, company executives agreed to build schools, clinics, town halls, electricity and water systems in villages of rusty tin shacks. The company also agreed to give jobs to at least 25 residents and help build fish and chicken farms.
The women's tactics impressed Frank Eyeoyibo, a 32-year-old unemployed man who took part in a protest against the company last year. That action by village men ended with police and soldiers firing tear gas, while some men were beaten with canes and whips, Eyeoyibo said.
"This (women's protest) has broken through," said Eyeoyibo, whose mother was among the female protesters. "The women took Chevron by surprise and they couldn't believe it."
The protesters ranging in age from 30 to 90 were led by a core of wives and mothers in their mid-50s and 60s, whom villagers affectionately referred to as the "mamas."
The women said they launched their protest after sending a list of demands to ChevronTexaco that went unanswered for three weeks.
The takeover began on July 8 when 100 women stormed a company ferry, grabbed the radio and ordered the driver to take the boat to take them to the terminal, Uwawah said.
The women spread out across the massive concrete and steel complex and blocked the docks, the airfield, the gas plant and the tank farm.
For the villagers, it seemed natural to take their protest to the oil company next door, instead of Nigeria's government in the capital, Abuja, a place they have never seen 400 kilometers (250 miles) away. After decades of brutal and corrupt military rule, politicians elected in 1999 elections have done little to alleviate the stark poverty of the Niger Delta.
Village values and corporate realities clashed during days of heated negotiations as the women demanded lifelong employment promises while oil executives insisted on shorter-term commitments.
ChevronTexaco's top negotiator, Canadian executive Dick Filgate, conceded the protest was a wake-up call.
"In the past we basically dealt with things issue to issue, which basically meant paying money (to villagers). It's an easy solution, but after paying the money there is nothing to show for it," Filgate said Monday. "We now have a different philosophy and that is to do more with communities."
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