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I am sharing a Christmas treasure today.
This boot was crocheted by my grandma Blanche and she gave it to me for Christmas sometime in the late eighties.
This is it's first Christmas in Florida. It has been in a box with my other Christmas stuff still sitting in mom's basement in Idaho since 2003.
It used to have an empty quart sized milk carton with the top cut off inside to put nuts or candy in, but I had to throw it away cause it got all yucky. So last week I bought a quart of eggnog so I could use the carton when it was empty.
Well a couple of days ago I finally found some old fashioned Christmas hard candy after searching for days.
It comes in it's own container so I was able to just slip it inside the boot.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Treasure Chest Thursday - Christmas Boot
Posted by Leslie Ann at 5:29 PM
Labels: Treasure chest Thursday
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- AnonymousDecember 21, 2013 at 1:39 AM
Do you have a pattern to make this boot? I love it!ReplyDeleteReplies
Sorry, I don't have the pattern. I was able to find something close though at this website => http://24footstreet.blogspot.com/2013/10/crochet-christmas-bootie-candy-dish.html?m=1Delete
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Annie: "Another one?"
Mrs. Gemini: "Well, I read this thing at the supermarket checkout about how this lady had, like, her unborn twin inside her head, with teeth and hair and everything, and I figured that's what I had."

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With 250 trophies to his name, Don Ahrens' skills as a road racer are difficult to challenge. But his understanding of the sport goes far beyond the race itself. Ahrens is also the mechanic and engineer of his vehicle, a 1991 Mazda Miata.
With 250 trophies to his name, Don Ahrens' skills as a road racer are difficult to challenge. But his understanding of the sport goes far beyond the race itself. Ahrens is also the mechanic and engineer of his vehicle, a 1991 Mazda Miata.
Ahrens has owned Ahrens Auto Service since 1990. Located just south of downtown, the shop specializes in repairing Z cars — a series of Nissan-produced sports cars — as well as general auto maintenance.
"I do love what I do, and I enjoy helping other people. It's a gift that God gave me to understand cars naturally," Ahrens said.
A Gainesville native, Ahrens grew up in the shop. His father owned an auto repair business, and as a high school student, Ahrens would work at the shop every day after school.
"It gave me a really good base for being an automotive businessman," he said.
Ahrens said he has understood machinery since he was a boy. He remembers hearing stories of himself as a toddler filling the gas tank of his father's lawn mower with sand.
"My dad was still impressed, though, that I got the cap off, put the sand in it and put the cap back on," Ahrens said.
Though his father was an automotive businessman, Ahrens said he was no fan of fast cars. It wasn't until he was an adult that Ahrens had the opportunity to begin racing.
At age 26, Ahrens began racing autocross after stumbling upon an event in a parking lot on the University of Florida campus.
Nearly 30 years later, Ahrens has accumulated an office full of trophies, sponsorship from Mazda and countless stories about his experiences on the track. He posted the best time in all four Sports Car Club of America national events in Florida.
With a tight, quick walk, it is clear Ahrens is comfortable with speed. But his thrill from the race goes beyond moving fast. He revels more in tricky maneuvers that require real know-how.
"There really isn't a strong feeling when you are going top speed. The adrenaline or the excitement comes from when it's time to transition from 160 or 150 back down to maybe 40 or 50 mph for a curve. We have lots of corners that we do that are at or above 100 mph. I find that way more exciting than just the actual speed on the straightaway," Ahrens said.
While turning corners at top speeds, drivers are required to wear a six-point harnesses, a head and neck restraint and fire suits.
Ahrens said he has never been injured on the track, but has sustained several injuries while traveling to races in his pickup truck.
Five years ago, Ahrens' vehicle was totaled in a car crash on his way to a race at Sebring Raceway. A passing driver, who happened to also be a racer, saw Ahrens on the side of the road and offered to tow him and his car to the track.
"I sat on the pole for that race and won that race. And then I came home and found out that I had one ruptured disk and two with bulge," he said.
Ahrens knows his car inside and out. He said it took him three years to modify the car so that it was competitive on the track, rebuilding the engine among other feats. While he says his mechanical skills come in handy, he attributes his success to confidence, drive and resourcefulness.
"You have to have courage, you have to have skill, and you have to have perseverance to be a good racer. You always encounter difficulties, and you have to figure out how to step around them. You know, whether it's a part that's not available and you have to substitute something else or it's just the fact that something broke and you are on limited time, but you got to fix it anyways," Ahrens said.
Ahrens said he plans to be racing cars until he "can't climb in and out of the car anymore." He said it is common to see road racers in the game at age 70 and 80. He said he is confident he won't lose his skill but intends to constantly stay one step ahead of his competitors.
"The way racing goes, if you don't continually improve your vehicle, yourself and the ways you gather knowledge and information, you will be left behind," he said.


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It has been my great privilege to become acquainted with Mr. Robert Grandchamp over the past several years. Robert is a prolific writer who has had several books published through McFarland and Heritage Books, and is the go-to-guy for anything you need to know regarding Rhode Island's Civil War history.
Robert and I share a love of the Federal 9th Corps, but his special focus is the 7th Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry. Organized and first led by a fellow with one of coolest-sounding names in the Civil War, Zenas R. Bliss (pictured on right), the 7th was attached to General James Nagle's 9th Corps' brigade in the Fall of 1862 and served gallantly--alongside the 48th Pennsylvania--in its baptism by fire at Fredericksburg where, incidentally, Bliss's actions would be recognized with a Medal of Honor.
Robert sent me an email late last night saying that he has now, at long last, entered the Civil War blogosphere. His blog, focused on and dedicated to the Rhode Island Seventh, has been added to my links and can be found here.


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Sophomore Benjamin Cohen (left) went 8-1 Sunday in the epee event to lead the Crimson (Harvard Athletic Communications).
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Sophomore Benjamin Cohen went undefeated in two duals and fell only once in another Sunday to lead the No. 2 Harvard men's fencing team to a perfect 3-0 day at the Eric Sollee Invitational hosted by MIT.
The Crimson earned wins over two ranked teams Sunday, No. 7 Penn and No. 9 Duke, by a score of 16-11 in each dual. Harvard also topped Hunter College, 22-5. Cohen went unbeaten against the best competition, going 3-0 against the Quakers and 3-0 fencing the Blue Devils.
Fellow sophomore Thomas Kolasa also went 8-1 Sunday fencing in the saber event, falling once in Harvard's dual with No. 7 Penn. Kolasa was a perfect 3-0 against No. 9 Duke and 3-0 against the Hawks of Hunter College.
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If you have ever used Super Speed USB3.0 you already know how conveniently fast it is. Although, to date there has been a single drawback. That drawback is Super Speed USB3 has only been found on the rear I/O panel of newer motherboards. There are a few cases out there, like the ThermalTake Armor A60, that have a cable that will plug into the rear I/O panel USB3 ports to bring USB3 ports to the front of the case. Unfortunately, cases that feature this are not as common as one might hope, and the cases that do have this feature may not be a style that everyone likes. Insteps is a comparatively small company with what I believe is a groundbreaking new feature and the first to make it to market. ASRock has now released four new motherboards that will supply you with an additional two Super Speed USB3 ports on the front of your machine.
At the time of this writing ASRock is the only manufacturer to offer an onboard header for Super Speed USB3. The four motherboards that ASRock has included front panel Super Speed USB3 on are the 890FX Deluxe4, the 890GX Extreme4, X58 Extreme6 and the P55 Extreme4. These four motherboards from ASRock have an on board header and a free bundle that includes a 3.5″ bracket with a pair of Super Speed USB3 ports.
Today we are fortunate enough to have two of these motherboards on hand to put through the paces. The first board that we are going to look at today is the ASRock 890GX Extreme4. A few short months back we took a look at the ASRock 890GX Extreme3. I was impressed with the performance of the ASRock 890GX Extreme3, especially considering that it was priced below the competition. The ASRock 890GX Extreme4 is priced a little bit higher, but it is sitting pretty at $139.99 plus $2.99 shipping which is a decent price, especially if you take into consideration that it is the only AMD 890GX motherboard that is offering front panel Super Speed USB3.
The second motherboard that we are going to look at today is the ASRock 890FX Deluxe4. The ASRock 890FX Deluxe4 also offers front panel Super Speed USB3 technology and is based on the AMD 890FX chipset. The ASRock 890FX Deluxe4 is aimed at those looking for the best performance out of a CrossfireX set-up, as it will run dual AMD graphics cards at the full PCIe x16 bandwidth. The ASRock 890FX Deluxe4 is priced at $159.99 plus $2.99 shipping. This low price makes the ASRock 890FX Deluxe4 the second least expensive AMD 890FX chipset motherboard, second only to its predecessor, the ASRock 890FX Deluxe3.
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|ASRock 890GX Extreme4
|8Mb AMI Legal BIOS
– Supports "Plug and Play"
– ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
– Supports jumperfree
– SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
– CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment
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|7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec)
– Premium Blu-ray audio support
– Supports THX TruStudio Pro
|PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
– Realtek RTL8111E
– Supports Wake-On-LAN
– Supports LAN Cable Detection
– Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az
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The above chart shows the primary differences between our two boards today. The first of the differences is the chipset. The ASRock 890GX Extreme4 is based around AMD's 890GX chipset, which has integrated video based on the Radeon HD 4290 and is limited to 16 PCIE lanes. The ASRock 890FX Deluxe4 is based on the AMD 890FX chipset (I know, feel free to call me Captain Obvious), which is lacking in the onboard graphics department and has 32 PCIE lanes. There are several other differences, like the number of SATA3 ports and varying expansion ports, but we will be covering those in the coming pages. I know we are all dying to get to the performance of the ASRock 890GX Extreme4 and the ASRock 890FX Deluxe4, but first let's take a look at the retail packaging and bundles that come with our boards.
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DPW crews race to clear drains, but thick ice still problematic
DPW workers suffer more injuries this winter
As all the snow melts, Milwaukee Department of Public Works crews are racing to make sure it has some place to flow.
Crews spent Monday uncovering catch basins and sucking up all the debris underneath, but they found they might need a little more help from Mother Nature to get that job done.
"When you got 50-degree temperatures like this, you got a quick thaw, so we have to go around and eliminate some of the surface ponding on the streets," said Anthony Stewart of Milwaukee Department of Public Works.
VIDEO: City crews try to uncover catch basins
In some spots, that's easier said than done.
On Webster Place, the water disappeared within a few minutes, but near Mariettea Avenue and Locust Street, snow and ice were clogging it up. It only got worse deeper down.
"One of the main issues that we running into is a lot of ice," Steward said.
The crews try to put a little muscle into breaking up the ice down below, but DPW workers said they ultimately need a few more days of warm weather to really clear it out.
"The ice would eventually melt as the temperature goes up, but right now, we have to try to go through extra measures to get the ice broke up," Stewart said.
The Department of Public Works told WISN 12 News it expects to be out clearing drains for the next couple of days.
WISN 12 News has learned there have been 52 more injuries this winter to Milwaukee Department of Public Works employees --- things such as broken bones, sprains and strains.
VIDEO: Weather conditions tough on DPW crews
"The elements, you got the snow and ice, you just gotta be careful. You gotta take your time and try to prevent some of the falls," Stewart said.
Milwaukee DPW said it does have on-going training for crews to deal with the conditions, things like getting in and out of vehicles and safe lifting.


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Check out BBC Learning English- you'll find plenty of ideas!
English Teacher
Greetings from Russia!
Do you use the Internet in teaching upper-intermediate and advanced students? I'm looking for any kinds of reading, audio and video materials addressed to native speakers that can be used while studying specific areas of vocabulary.
Thank you in advance.
Check out BBC Learning English- you'll find plenty of ideas!
Last edited by eflnow; 10-Nov-2007 at 22:04. Reason: forgot to insert name of site
I like BreakingEnglishNews for adult content and listening. I even have many on karaoke with text streaming, on my resource site. He does a good job. I wish BBC hadn't taken off newsround!
We have a lot of reading/stories, as well as full screen games/quizzes if you have a screen and computer in your class. Karaoke also is good to create atmosphere and you can either used the regular stuff available or on my other resources site the hundreds of teacher produced karaokes (need Karafun player to play - its free!).
Take a look.
EFL classroom 2.0
Thanks again!
For reading material I like to use unusual news stories as they can be amusing for my students. You can find such news items on sites like:
Weird News, Strange But True Stories, Odd News, Strange Bizarre News
News of the Weird Daily
There are plenty to choose from.
As for listening/video try a search for 'free podcasts' you may have to download iTunes first though.
Also a search for 'urban myths' or 'urban legends' has often given me interesting material for class.
By the way Abra, your English is amazingly good you could probably give me lessons
'Flattery will get you anywhere'
Why not arrange an exchange class?
Thanks for the Weird and Urban links and please remember me if anything else catches your eye.
Ну к сожаленнию я совсем не говарию по русский. Я плохой студент.
You may not be able to speak Russian, but you can surely write!


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Those of you who follow Bjorn Moerman Photography on Facebook and Google+, have probably seen quite a bit of recent aerial photography from the Bahamas! Yes, I'm on a 2 week flying trip to South Florida and the Bahamas... flying a single engine Cessna C172 over amazing scenery! As I'm writing this Pic(k) of the week, it is our last evening in the Bahamas. Earlier this afternoon we landed at Bimini, one of the smallest and also the closest Bahamian island to the US mainland. Tomorrow we will be heading back to Florida where our trusted flying machine needs to go back to its owner! A brief three day visit to New York and we will be back in Dubai...
The image above was taken today over the Exumas, a district of the Bahamas consisting of 360 mini islands or "cays". The crystal blue waters are just out of this world! Paradise for aerial photography or as they say over here: "It's better in the Bahamas!"
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Nikon D700 with 70-200 2.8 VR
ISO200, 185mm, f3.5, 1/4000s
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I shot well over 1000 images on the trip and will no doubt allocate a few blogposts to the recent flying-photography adventure, in the near future. Needless to say, processing will take some time.
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crossman needed a new other design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 16 designs submitted by 8 freelance designers.
We are working swiftly to create a package to raise funds to complete a film project for our client and need your help. We have completed the website concept and need to create a poster with the same look for this film. Looking for long term relationship for print design.
Film Synopsis:
A story that will immortalize the music legacy exclusive to Kansas City found in its jazz and blues.
Heartland Films, Inc. presents an important documentary as a keepsake for the heritage of the Kansas City jazz and blues music scene. Footage covering The Big Joe Turner Birthday Bash at BB's Lawnside BBQ, jams at popular venues such at Jardines, The Blue Room and Knuckleheads are all included in this contemporary piece. Pat Metheny, Bobby Watson, Kevin Mahogany and Marilyn Maye along with other greats such as Joe Cartwright, the McFadden Brothers, Mama Ray and Tim Whitmer all play gigs in and around Kansas City. Some tour the world year round. Jazz and blues venues include the Grand Emporium, Harling's Upstairs, The Blue Room, The Drum Room and the Majestic Steakhouse. Dozens of other venues offer jazz and blues weekly. Jazz camps at various schools such as UMKC, KU, Johnson County Community College and KCK Community College are offered every summer. Jazz festivals take place several weekends each summer. The American Jazz Museum in the 18th & Vine Historic Jazz District is the premiere jazz museum in the United States and the UMKC Conservatory offers a leading Jazz Studies Program. Ed Fenner publishes Jazz Notes and writes for JAM magazine and Kansas City Blues News.
The Kansas City Blues Society is dedicated to promoting and preserving the traditional blues music heritage of the Kansas City community. Heartfelt on-camera interviews of some of the most important musicians of our times will drive the story and unravel the importance of noting this Kansas City legacy known around the world. Katrina-displaced musicians such as Loren Pickford relocated to Kansas City can blend in with their authentic New Orleans style. Leon Brady's Kansas City's Youth Jazz Combo plays for fund raisers across the city. The famed GEM Theater hosts Jammin' at the GEM, the Folly Theater has its Jazz Series and the Mutual Musicians Foundation has all night jams.
Dozens of hours of footage will be scaled down into this one hour look at the important aspects of Kansas City jazz and blues and more. Footage from New Orleans, Chicago and New York City will enhance the history. Wild Women of Kansas City, Mark Valentine and Ida McBeth will all have performance footage included. World wide greats like Richie Cole will speak to the significance of Kansas City's world renowned music. Original music is being written for this film and will be performed for the very first time at the red carpet premiere. Kansas City Jazz and Blues; Past, Present and Future, is a documentary that will leave its viewers in appreciation of the musical heritage that originated in Kansas City in the 1920's and is heard around the world.
- Size: 24x36inch
- Files accepted: Layered PSD (everything must be layered. all photos, etc)
- All fonts (no outlines please) Fonts used (Trajan Pro, Zapfino) feel free to use additional.
- File must be fully editable and designed at 300 dpi
- Client wants Poster to reflect music BEFORE film, but to reflect film slightly.
Photos are attached to be used in poster. All photos do not need to be used, but please use as many as possible without compromising the design.
I have attached a .jpg of the upcoming website. Please keep poster design as close to website concept design as possible. Please use vector pieces from attached illustrator .pdf file and colors from website. but feel free to add additional elements. Words to be included in poster:
- logo (included in vector .pdf file)
- Forever immortalizing the music legacy of Kansas City's jazz and blues (tag line)
- A film by Sue Vicory
- http://www.KCJazzandBlues.com (do not link to site from 99designs.com) view concept only.
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- For the poster to look completly different than website. You can be creative, but poster must have the "feel" of the website, using the colors, and elements included. I don't want a "layout" The poster needs to flow. you may add elements to poster, (film strip, music bar, etc) but make sure you stay consistent to web concept.


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"s" for non-padding, "ss" will always return 2 characters.
returns seconds
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Monday, 29 November 2010
Say Happy Christmas with a helmet...
As December approaches we are feeling the festive glow. We've Christmassed up the homepage and have lots of lovely gift ideas. First up helmets....
New in! The Bern Brighton with hunter knit (Women) and Macon with hunter knit (men), both £74.99. These wonderfully wintery helmets with fab trapper hat style winter knit are great for the bike and the slopes.
Christmas deal! We are offering 20% OFF (reduced from £39.99 to £35.60) all Kids Helmets. The gorgeous Nino (Boys) come in red and black and Nina (girls) come in pink, cyan and purple and all helmets can be worn on scooters. Keep your little ones protected and looking lovely.
Christmas deal! In celebration of the success of the Boris Bikes we are giving you 20% off (reduced from £39.99 to £35.60) The Gloss Blue Bern Bakers, (the colour matches the Hire bikes a treat) Whether you are cycling a Boris or your own beloved bike The Gloss Blue Bern Baker is a classic helmet and an exclusive colour for Cyclechic.. so you find it anywhere else!
Get in there quick these baby''s wont stay around long!
Labels: Cycle fashion, Cyclechic Shop
3 comments:
- MELI. said...
those are so cute, almost like candy colours =)
happy holidays my pretty!
- 30 November 2010 at 05:29
- Torino Cycle Chic said...
cool and nice idea for a xmas present!!
come to see my blog!
- 2 December 2010 at 11:24
- Torino Cycle Chic said...
cool and nice idea for a christmas present!!!
come to visit my blog!
- 2 December 2010 at 11:25
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Paperback, 176 pages
bISBN-13: 978-0-85345-081-8
Released: January 1968
In his Essays in the Theory of Business Cycle published in Polish in 1933, Kalecki clearly stated the principle of effective demand in mathematical form. By 1935 he outlined his theory of employment, demolished the then-orthodox remedy for a depression—that is, wage cutting—and pinpointed the importance of investment for economic dynamics.
Thus, although his training had been in Marxist economics, he succeeded in anticipating the Keynesian system, and, as Joan Robinson has pointed out, his claim to priority of publication is indisputable although he never mentioned this fact.
Theory of Economic Dynamics is a reworking by the author of two previous books, Essays in the Theory of Economic Fluctuations and Studies in Economic Dynamics. As the author points out, in combining two books the presentation and the argument were substantially revised, new subjects were introduced, and the statistical treatment broadened.


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To do in Réunion Island - 19 matches
Activities, Discovery Hélilagon Read more
Bleu Marine Réunion
Activities, Discovery Awarded the Gay Friendly and Réunion Qualité Tourisme quality labels, Bleu Marine Réunion is a diving centre in Saint-Gilles les Bains. It offers: first dives, explorations, cus... Read more
Activities, Adventure Discover the island another way with Aquasens, going with the flow from river to ocean; sea-kayaking and water rambling throughout the island. Discover the beauty of the pond... Read more
Félix ULM
Activities, Discovery Félix ULM organises ultra-light discovery flights over the island. New and comfortable aircraft as well as experienced pilots are available for you to enjoy a flight in complete... Read more
Addict Parapente
Activities, Adventure, Parapente Located in Saint-Leu, Addict Parapente organises first paraglides and training courses. Addict Parapente has a repair workshop and also hires out equipment, from pilots gear to... Read more
Activities, Discovery Located at Pointe des Châteaux in Saint-Leu, the Excelsus diving clubdives organises first dives and explorations, night and early morning dives. For your comfort nitrox is a... Read more
Air Lagon Parapente
Activities, Adventure, Parapente Air Lagon pioneered hang-gliding in La Réunion in 1984. The company offers taster sessions (private take-off from an altitude of 1 600 m) as well as training sessions at all lev... Read more
Azurtech Parapente
Activities, Adventure Azurtech Parapente (operating on La Réunion since 1991) is a paragliding school labelled by the ""Fédération Française de Vol Libre"" and ""Jeunesse et Sport"" accredited. It is... Read more
Activities, Atypical ELLIPTIGO Read more
DEZ Julien
Activities, Discovery Visits down tunnels of lava Julien DEZ, professional guide (10 years experience, State-Certified Sports Instructor: speciality in potholing and canyoning, and State-Certified... Read more
Austral Aventure
Activities, Adventure Austral Aventure extends a year-round invitation to discover one of the island's most entertaining canyons, ""Trou Blanc"" in the heart of the Cirque of Salazie. A true aquatic ... Read more
Atmosphère Péi
Activities, Atypical Discovery of La Réunion's intense landscapes... and of a new way of pedalling... On a recumbent bike. Located in Plaine des Cafres in the south of the island, Atmosphère Péi ... Read more
Allon'Bat' A Pat'Rando
Activities, Adventure Set off into the mountains, to discover the island at its most intense Allon Bat A Pat organises a range of hikes accompanied by State-qualified mountaineering guide acquaint... Read more
Activities, Atypical Explore the Réunion island via Segway© Surprising, pleasant and easy to use, the Segway is a new way of getting around the essential sites of the Réunion island. The controls... Read more
Envergure Réunion
Activities, Discovery With Envergure Réunion you can go down the most beautiful canyons on Reunion Island and/or discover amazing underground landscapes in lava tunnels. Activities across the whole i... Read more
Activities, Discovery Discover Reunion Island in all its glory with Coral Helicopters… Read more
The water's waiting!
Activities, Discovery Equipped with your paddles, rafts or canoes, get ready for a cocktail of thrills and stunning nature! You're going to take on the rapids of the Rivière des Marsouins. Thrills an... Read more
Transport Hoareau
Transfert Transport Hoareau is a specialist passenger transport company on Reunion Island Read more
Not bookable online
O Sea Bleu
Activities, Discovery O Sea Bleu centre in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains offers two boats catering for 12 and 18 divers, respectively. Scubapro equipment (S.E.A. centre). Daily trips subject to reservation.... Read more


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New Home with Comfortable Charm
A Seattle home design inspired by the Hamptons house in Something's Gotta Give
Sun Chaney's friends laugh when she describes her 6,000-square-foot Seattle home as cozy. "They say this isn't cozy! But that's how it feels to me," she happily insists. "No matter where you are in the house, it feels very open and inviting."
Whatever your definition of cozy, Sun and Jeff Chaney's new Dutch Colonial home on Lake Washington in the Yarrow Point neighborhood does exude a comfortable charm that combines the best of seemingly opposite traits. It's spacious and cozy; serene and kid-friendly; light-flooded and enveloping.
It all happened because of Sun and Jeff's efforts, of course, but also thanks to the expertise of (and now friendships with) Seattle architect Paul Moon and interior designer Susan Marinello.
"This is one of my favorite projects," says Marinello. "The first time I met Sun, she was pregnant, and she walked into my office wearing this body-hugging sundress. A beautiful energy just flowed out of her."
The two women—both mothers, each fashion-conscious (Marinello is a former model), and equally drawn to sophisticated, clean environments—immediately connected. When Sun told Marinello she loved the Hamptons house depicted in the Diane Keaton movie Something's Gotta Give, the designer could see the big picture. "That's all it takes—some reference like that—and we understand the language a client is speaking," Marinello says.
The two-story, L-shaped house was framed by the time Marinello jumped in on the project. Architect Moon, already onboard with the Something's Gotta Give vision, designed a shingle-style Dutch Colonial with sloping roof lines and walls of French doors that opened the house to the outdoors.
Seattle's sky and water inspired Marinello's neutral interior palette, with walls painted in oyster, flax, and sandy beige. "This home, with its expansive windows and doors, is open to the exteriors. It is very much about the garden and water views," Marinello says. "We went with a serene palette so the interiors play a complementary and supporting role to what's going on outside."
Marinello grounded the light palette with dark-stained oak floors, which stand up to the traffic of the Chaneys' two boys, Jacoband Luke, and the family's miniature rat terrier, Jack. The floors do require regular sweeping, Sun says, but nothing more.
Accessories and artwork add occasional blasts of color, but even fabrics lean to the oatmeal and chocolate hues. "I love color in other people's houses, but I didn't know if I could live with that," Sun explains. "I want my home to be a sanctuary, so that's why we went with this serene palette."
Sun's first two purchases for the house were the round Dessin Fournir dining table and the Dennis & Leen chandelier that hangs above it. Splurges, she admits, but well worth it. "We use the dining room a lot because it's not separated from the rest of the house," she says. Making the room even more spectacular are French doors that open to a terrace and views of the lake.
The dining room became the launching pad for the whole-house design, in large part because of its central location, Marinello explains. The room is nestled between the living room on one side and the family room and kitchen area on the other. "We started in the dining room, which is very graphic, with the dark floor and table and the white chairs and white drapery panels," says the designer. "It's all about the chandelier and that gorgeous table."
The mood turns warmer in the family and living rooms, where Marinello layered textures, subtle color shifts, and lighting fixtures like sconces and table lamps. Soft seating pieces are upholstered in easy-care, indoor-outdoor fabrics that even two young boys and a dog can't stain. Furniture lines are simple and gently rounded. "Sun didn't want fussy," Marinello says. "Everything is clean, with a nod to the modern. Classically modern."
Marinello and Moon worked hand-in-hand to add architectural details throughout the house—elements like a built-in buffet in the dining room and shelves and cabinets flanking the living room fireplace. "I think of new construction as more of a renovation. That means thinking about what would have been there if we were renovating an older home," says Marinello. "It's asking how we can build in some history so the house doesn't feel so new."
Moon designed Shaker-style kitchen cabinets with old-fashioned butt hinges and oil-rubbed bronze latches. Seeded-glass pendants hang above the island, and ceiling fixtures are surface-mounted with glass shades to look appropriate for an early-20th-century house.
On the exterior, Moon focused on finding authentic and high-quality building materials such as specially treated shingles that weather evenly and look aged from day one. A gambrel roof with feminine curves gives the house a Hamptons style and also maximizes living space under the roof line. That was an issue because ordinances protecting neighboring property owners' views of the lake restricted the roof height to 25 feet. Moon finished the roof with siding shingles, which—being thinner and smaller than roof shakes—were better suited for following the graceful curves of the roof.
Inside, Moon paneled walls, installed wainscoting and partial- height walls to define rooms, added a graceful, flared staircase, and coffered the 10-foot ceilings to give them an intimate sensibility.
"Those partial walls allow us to define each space without closing rooms off from the rest of the house," Moon says, "and they allow light to travel through the house to different spaces. That makes it feel comfortable."
Marinello agrees that these details contribute to the intimacy of this spacious home. "It's texture, and it's lighting," she says. "On sunny days, the rooms are filled with glowing sunshine, and on a winter day, lamps provide soft ambient lighting. I love the dichotomy of a cool palette with warm lighting. It embraces you."
There's that cozy feeling again.
Photography: John Granen
Produced by Linda Humphrey
Architect: Paul Moon, Paul Moon Design, 4616 25th Ave. N.E., Suite 177, Seattle, WA 98105; 206/985-9420, paulmoondesign.com.
Interior design: Susan Marinello, Susan Marinello Interiors, 119 S. Main St., Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98104; 206/344-5551, susanmarinello.com.
Table ("Sutcliffe Dining Table"): Dessin Fournir, 785/434-2777, dessinfournir.com.
Chairs (discontinued): Restoration Hardware, 800/910-9836, restorationhardware.com.
Chandelier ("Primitive Chandelier"/Medium): Dennis & Leen, 310/652-0855, dennisandleen.com.
Drapery (linen scrim/Oyster): Carol's Roman Shades, 800/422-1210, carolsromanshades.com.
Cabinetry hardware: Rejuvenation, 888/401-1900, rejuvenation.com.
Art (by Tracy Rocca): Tracy Rocca, 415/519-5462, tracyrocca.com.
Bowl on cabinet ("China Bowl #PH036, -discontinued): Baker Furniture, 800/592-2537, bakerfurniture.com.
Transom and clerestory windows maximize natural light in the nearly 25-foot-high front hall. The curved stairway and chandelier from Visual Comfort ease the linear elements.
Chandelier ("Dorset Two-Tier Chandelier with Torch Arm" #CHC1462WI, by Visual Comfort): Circa Lighting, 877/762-2323, circalighting.com.
Living Room
A pair of Henredon sofas face off in front of the fireplace. Chairs are covered in a tone-on-tone Pindler & Pindler fabric in seafoam. The quatrefoil floor lamp and the sconces are from Visual Comfort.
Rug ("Seagrass"): Design Materials Inc., 913/342-9796, dmikc.com.
Sofas (discontinued): Henredon, 800/444-3682, henredon.com.
Sofa fabric (discontinued, for similar, "Rustico"/Mineral #29946-11): Kravet, 888/457-2838, kravet.com.
Pillows ("Durance Embroidery"/Greige #55692): Schumacher, 800/523-1200, fschumacher.com.
Chairs (custom lounge chairs): A.W. Hoss and Son, 206/522-1229, awhossandson.com.
Chair fabric ("Cristallo"/Seafoam #CR-106-GR06-1449, discontinued): Pindler & Pindler, 805/531-9090, pindler.com.
Coffee table: custom.
Sconces ("Vendome Single Sconce," by Visual Comfort): Circa Lighting, 877/762-2323, circalighting.com.
Art (by Hiro Yokose): Winston Wächter Fine Art, 206/652-5855, winstonwachter.com.
Floor lamp ("Quatrefoil Floor Lamp"/Aged Iron #SK1500AI-L, by Suzanne Kasler): by Visual Comfort, visualcomfortlightingstore.com.
Wall paint ("Morning Dew" #OC-140, eggshell); trim paint ("Cloud White" #OC-130, satin impervo): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, benjaminmoore.com.
Hand sculpture on table: designer's collection.
Architect Paul Moon designed cabinets with butt hinges, old-style latches, and glass fronts—all reminiscent of a 1940s kitchen.
Farm sink; island sink; faucets; pot-filler faucet: Rohl, 800/777-9762, rohlhome.com.
Cabinetry hardware: Rejuvenation, 888/401-1900, rejuvenation.com.
Refrigerator (by Sub-Zero); range (by Wolf): Sub-Zero Wolf, 800/222-7820, subzero-wolf.com.
Hood: Best by Broan, 800/558-1711, bestrangehoods.com.
Backsplash ("Capriccio Earthenware," EW gloss, Capriccio glaze): Ann Sacks, 800/278-8453, annsacks.com.
Countertops: Absolute black granite with leathered finish.
Hanging lights ("Bella Modern Pendant Light"/Effervescent): Niche Modern, 866/299-7105, nichemodern.com.
Ceiling fixtures: Rejuvenation, 888/401-1900, rejuvenation.com.
Bar stools ("Hudson" 24-inch leather bar stool/Dark Brown with brown top-stitching #7630-69): Palecek, 800/274-7730, palecek.com.
Wall paint ("Morning Dew" #OC-140, eggshell); trim paint ("Cloud White" #OC-130, satin impervo): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, benjaminmoore.com.
Reflective surfaces and large windows keep the spacious black-and-white kitchen well-lit during the day; pendant lights from Niche Modern illuminate the room after the sun goes down.
Kitchen Details
Centrally located, a deep farm sink from Rohl sits below the windows in the kitchen.
Kitchen Details
The Ann Sacks leathered-finish backsplash tiles offer a dramatic contrast to the black granite countertops.
Kitchen Details
The kitchen island offers considerable counter space for casual dining.
Two corner groupings of columns support the balcony above the front entrance. "Grouping columns adds strength and a rhythm," Moon explains.
Family Portrait
Sun and Jeff Chaney enjoy the exterior living area with sons Luke, 2, and Jacob, 5.
Back Terrace
French doors in the dining, living, and family rooms open to a concrete terrace at the back of the house. A fireplace with a TV above and built-in grill at one side anchors the dining end of the space. Fans from Horchow and outdoor heaters similar to those used on restaurants patios are installed in the ceiling, extending the outdoor season.
Outdoor furniture; sconces: Restoration Hardware, 800/910-9836, restoration hardware.com.
Ceiling fan: Horchow, 877/944-9888, horchow.com.
Back Terrace Dining Area
The outdoor area is furnished with teak furniture from Restoration Hardware, and offers sweeping views of Lake Washington.
Family Room
The family watches TV and enjoys together time in the cozy space next to the kitchen. The sofa is covered with "Ribera" fabric from Osborne & Little.
Sofa (custom, sectional): A.W. Hoss and Son, 206/522-1229, awhossandson.com.
Sofa fabric ("Ribera"/Silver #F1418/37, by Designers Guild): Osborne & Little, 212/751-3333, osborneandlittle.com.
Solid blue pillow on sofa ("Tracks"/Mallard, Champagne #2301-6); striped pillow in center of sofa ("Ticking"/Pewter, Mallard #2330-4): Rose Tarlow-Melrose House, 323/651-2202, rosetarlow.com.
Striped pillow at end of sofa ("Ticking"/Grey Indigo #1010-01): Chelsea Editions, 212/758-0005, chelseaeditions.com.
Chair (custom, lounge chair): A.W. Hoss and Son, 206/522-1229, awhossandson.com.
Chair fabric ("Cavalier"/Charcoal): Pindler & Pindler, 805/531-9090, pindler.com.
Pillows ("Oxford Stripe" #2023-4, discontinued): Rose Tarlow-Melrose House, 323/651-2202, rosetarlow.com.
Coffee table (discontinued): Wisteria, 800/320-9757, wisteria.com.
Rug ("Because Bubble Loop"/Windrift #5200-260): Robertex, 800/241-5515, robertex.com.
Drapery ("Linen Scrim"/Oyster): Carol's Roman Shades, 800/422-1210, carolsromanshades.com.
Fabrication: Penthouse Drapery, 206/292-8336. Lamp; television: owner's collection.
Wall paint ("Morning Dew" #OC-140, eggshell); trim paint ("Cloud White" #OC-130, satin impervo): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, benjaminmoore.com.
Family portraits line the hallway, beautifully reinforcing the home's black-and-white motif.
Master Bedroom
In the master bedroom, the paneled headboard on the Thomasville bed complements the wainscoting details elsewhere in the house.
Bed (custom, Wanderlust Collection); bench ("Napa Bench," Upholstery/Leather Collection): Thomasville, 800/225-0265, thomasville.com.
Bench cushion ("Simple Star"/Driftwood); drapery ("Coastal Sand"/Harbor): Robert Allen, 800/333-3777, robertallendesign.com.
Bedding (Hotel Collection): Macy's, macys.com.
Striped pillow on bed ("Gabrielle Embroidery"/Dove #62201): Schumacher, 800/523-1200, fschumacher.com.
Bedside tables: custom. Table lamps ("Knife-Box Shape Table Lamp" #G61/finish #GTPB): Stephen Gerould, 503/221-7253, stephengerould.com.
Wall paint ("Feather Down" #OC-6, eggshell); ceiling and trim paint ("Cloud White" #OC-130, satin impervo): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, benjaminmoore.com.
Master Bedroom Details
The neutral palette was important to Sun, particularly in the bedrooms, where she wanted a serene mood.
Master Bedroom Sitting Area
In the sitting area, Sun let her fun side show with a zebra-print chair. Doors open to a sunny private balcony overlooking the lake.
Floor lamp: Arteriors Home, 877/488-8866, arteriorshome.com.
Chairs; side tables: Ironies, 510/644-2100, ironies.com.
Sitting Area Details
A plush oatmeal-colored chair from Ironies plays a lovely counterpart to its zebra striped neighbor.
Master Bedroom Details
A unique glass starburst light hangs above the sitting area, adding personality and textural interest to the master bedroom.
Ceiling light ("Superior Moravian Star Light"): Shades of Light, 800/262-6612, shadesoflight.com.
Master Bedroom
The Chaneys' two young boys love taking baths in the deep BainUltra tub tucked under a window. Ann Sacks tiles create a mosaic "rug" on the floor.
Floor tile ("Beau Monde"/Dorothy #AS10864): Ann Sacks, 800/278-8453, annsacks.com.
Tub: Bain Ultra, 800/463-2187, bainultra.com.
Tub fixtures: Cifal, 800/528-4904, cifalusa.com.
Pendant light: Rejuvenation, 888/401-1900, rejuvenation.com. Shade by tub: owner's collection.
Master Vanity
The vanity with a dressing table is one of Sun's favorite features. "I can see the lake reflected in the mirror behind me," she notes.
Marble countertop ("Calcutta Carrara"): Meta Marble & Granite, 206/762-5547, metamarbleand granite.com.
Sink: Duravit, 212/686-0033, duravit.us.
Faucets: Cifal, 800/528-4904, cifalusa.com.
Sconces: Restoration Hardware, 800/910-9836, restoration hardware.com.
Vanity bench: Wisteria, 800/320-9757, wisteria.com.
Rear Exterior
From the backyard, the house is beautifully illuminated at night.


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We don'nt need no stinkin watercooled engines. Just design a damn useful seat that we do not have to spend another $500 dollars to replace!
I have more power than I need now. Design some comfort and a lower frame for a change. And while your at it how about those six fuel strips I have replaced. Couldn't you have done a better job on that. Thier engineers are all Dutch-tall and long legs yea?
there I said it and I feel better!


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searches for a numerical root of f, starting from the point x=x0.
searches for a numerical solution to the equation lhs==rhs.
searches for a simultaneous numerical root of all the fi.
searches for a numerical solution to the simultaneous equations eqni.
Details and Options
- If the starting point for a variable is given as a list, the values of the variable are taken to be lists with the same dimensions.
- FindRoot returns a list of replacements for x, y, … , in the same form as obtained from Solve.
- FindRoot first localizes the values of all variables, then evaluates f with the variables being symbolic, and then repeatedly evaluates the result numerically.
- FindRoot has attribute HoldAll, and effectively uses Block to localize variables.
- FindRoot[lhs==rhs,{x,x0,x1}] searches for a solution using x0 and x1 as the first two values of x, avoiding the use of derivatives.
- FindRoot[lhs==rhs,{x,xstart,xmin,xmax}] searches for a solution, stopping the search if x ever gets outside the range xmin to xmax.
- If you specify only one starting value of x, FindRoot searches for a solution using Newton methods. If you specify two starting values, FindRoot uses a variant of the secant method.
- If all equations and starting values are real, then FindRoot will search only for real roots. If any are complex, it will also search for complex roots.
- You can always tell FindRoot to search for complex roots by adding 0.I to the starting value.
- The following options can be given:
AccuracyGoal Automatic the accuracy sought EvaluationMonitor None expression to evaluate whenever equations are evaluated Jacobian Automatic the Jacobian of the system MaxIterations 100 maximum number of iterations to use Automatic method to be used PrecisionGoal Automatic the precision sought StepMonitor None expression to evaluate whenever a step is taken WorkingPrecision MachinePrecision the precision to use in internal computations
- The default settings for AccuracyGoal and PrecisionGoal are WorkingPrecision/2.
- The setting for AccuracyGoal specifies the number of digits of accuracy to seek in both the value of the position of the root, and the value of the function at the root.
- The setting for PrecisionGoal specifies the number of digits of precision to seek in the value of the position of the root.
- FindRoot continues until either of the goals specified by AccuracyGoal or PrecisionGoal is achieved.
- If FindRoot does not succeed in finding a solution to the accuracy you specify within MaxIterations steps, it returns the most recent approximation to a solution that it found. You can then apply FindRoot again, with this approximation as a starting point.
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Robotic-Welding Efficiency Improves with Offline Programming
Had to Automate Welding
Not content to maintain the status quo, company management knew it could not grow the business and increase productivity without finding solutions to two major challenges.
First, it had to increase productivity without hiring additional personnel, since finding skilled welders has become increasingly difficult. Second, while welding automation seemed to be the logical solution, the current programming method for the company's robotic-welding cell—using a joystick to manually lead the robot through its welding path and recording all of its stops and starts along the —meant that the cell was being used more for programming than for production. It was clear that to expand production of large parts in such small quantities without more manpower, D&S needed a robotic-welding cell with offline programming.
|A servo-controlled arc-welding robot and three-axis positioner form the heart of a new welding cell at D&S Manufacturing. Offline-programming software frees up the cell for production instead of programming and has improved accuracy.
Armed with a number of sample parts and CAD drawings, Joe Lane, manufacturing engineer and acquisition team leader for the welding-automation project at D&S, in 2006 contacted several robotic-welding companies. While all of the firms had comparable welding systems to perform actual welding, part programming was a challenge. Several offered offline software programs, but not all were capable of executing the same program on both the computer and the robot station.
RobotStudio software from Rimrock-Wolf Robotics (Fort Collins, CO) was the most accurate," says Lane, explaining the company's decision.
To get the system running as quickly as possible, D&S contracted Rimrock-Wolf Robotics to create a virtual test cell identical to the one it would build for D&S, and calibrate it to improve the accuracy of downloaded programs. Wolf Robotics engineers created the cell and programmed the initial parts for D&S.
"When we downloaded the program to the robot, it was off by less than 5 mm.," explains Lane.
Easier Programming Offline
Rimrock-Wolf Robotics officials attribute RobotStudio's accuracy to a virtual controller that runs the same software as that contained in the robot controller on the production floor. The offline-programming software also includes ArcWeld, a dedicated programming tool for generating arc-weld programs. Unlike traditional online robot programming performed directly on the robot, ArcWeld and RobotStudio utilize CAD geometry as the basis for all robotics programming. To create a weld, the user picks the start and end point of the weld and defines process parameters. ArcWeld automatically generates the weld path based on this input and creates approach and depart paths that will move the robot in and out of the weld location. Before downloading the final program to the real robot, the user can debug it by executing the entire program in RobotStudio. A built-in Collision Detector feature indicates any interference between the robot and the part, and provides a cycle-time estimate to help the user balance production.
Lane cites additional benefits of the offline programming software. For example, D&S can perform reach studies on new and existing weldments to verify that the robot can access all weld positions without exceeding its own capabilities, and that the parts are positioned for the best possible
|A technician uses software to perform final debugging on a weld-path program prior to downloading it to a robotic arc-welding cell.
Delivered: A Robotic-Welding Workhorse
Along with the software, D&S Manufacturing purchased a complete robotic welding cell from Rimrock-Wolf Robotics, a LeanArc 500B, with components and capabilities key to the installation's success. For example, the cell features an ABB IRB 2400L robot with expanded reach capability; a servo-controlled, three-axis indexing IRBP 500B positioner that can rotate the weldment around its own axis and handle to 1100 lb.; a Wolf Cell Control that provides the operator with complete cell control from one location; and Advanced Weld Control seam tracking.
The robotic-welding cell at D&S operates two shifts per day, with one operator on each shift. The operator can load parts on one side of the cell while the robot welds on the other. Jobs that previous took 2 hr. to perform manually are now completed in 35 to 40 min.
"Our goal was to cut welding time in half and we have exceeded that projection," Lane says. He recently has completed first programming of a part with more than 50 paths and believes it has saved "more than a week of work" versus the old process of manually teaching the robot its paths.
Besides employing the offline programming software for more new projects, Lane is training a technician to use it and download to the machine as the need arises. The next step, Lane says, is to install a second system similar to the first and keep them both busy with offline part programming.
After its arrival, "we'll look at placing machine tools next to the robots for milling and drilling operations that will help improve production-floor processing," he explains. MF
Information for this article provided by Rimrock-Wolf Robotics, Fort Collins, CO. Tel. 970/225-7600; www.rimrockcorp.com.
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second tally of the season.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Randi Griffin broke a 1-1 tie with a game-winning goal with 5:18 to play in the third period, helping the seventh-ranked Harvard women's hockey team defeat No. 9 Providence, 2-1, Saturday afternoon at Bright Hockey Center. Goaltender Laura Bellamy earned her second straight victory, stopping 18 shots, while Katharine Chute also notched a goal for the Crimson, which improves to 12-5-4 overall.
After outshooting Providence (12-9-8) for much of the early stages of the game, Harvard notched the game's first goal of the 5:16 mark. Kathryn Farni, playing the puck near the Friar bench on the left side of the blue line, made a quick pass in front of the net, finding Chute for the junior's fifth tally of the season.
Midway through the third period, the Friars scored off a faceoff in the Crimson zone, making it a 1-1 game, as Arianna Rigano placed a shot through Bellamy at 9:18. Less than five minutes later, Rigano was whistled for a cross-checking penalty, giving Harvard its fourth power play of the game at 14:08. Leanna Coskren sent a pass to the left faceoff circle, finding Farni. Farni accepted the puck and immediately made a pass of her own to Griffin, who was camped out at the right side of the crease. Griffin one-timed the puck into the top left corner of the net, putting Harvard ahead, 2-1, at 14:42
Harvard held Providence scoreless on three power-play chances and owned a 36-19 advantage in shots for the game, including a 15-4 edge in the second period. Jillian Dempsey was stellar at the faceoff circle for Harvard, winning 24 of 27 draws in the game.
The Crimson will host the first round of the 32nd Annual Women's Beanpot at Bright Hockey Center Tuesday, Feb. 2. Northeastern and Boston University will play at 5 p.m., while the Crimson and Boston College will skate at 8 p.m.
Griffins Tally With Five Minutes Remaining Lifts No. 7 Women's Hockey to 2-1 Victory Over No. 9 Providence
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After barely four months on the air, "The Jay Leno Show" prime time experiment has come to an end.
The New York Times reported that Jeff Gaspin, chairman of NBC Universal Television and Entertainment, confirmed Sunday during a press conference that Leno's show will move back to late night following the Winter Olympics. The last prime-time episode will air Feb. 11.
According to Gaspin, "talks are still ongoing" with Conan O'Brien, who took over Jay Leno's old gig at "The Tonight Show," about moving his time slot back. Leno's show would air in a shortened format at 11:35 p.m. and Conan would follow at 12:05 a.m. "The Late Show with Jimmy Fallon" would also be affected by the time push.
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"My goal right now is to keep Jay, Conan and Jimmy as part of our late-night lineup. As much as I'd like to tell you we have a done deal, we know that's not true," Gaspin said.
Gaspin told reporters that the talk show hosts "have the weekend to think about" the proposed change before talks resume on Monday.
While "The Jay Leno Show" was working financially for NBC, the affiliate stations took a hit when ratings for the 11 p.m. newscasts dropped.
In a statement released three days earlier, NBC wrote "Jay's show has performed exactly as we anticipated on the network. It has, however, presented some issues for our affiliates. Both Jay and the show are committed to working closely with them to find ways to improve the performance."
It is still unclear what will replace Leno's prime-time slot, but The New York Times reports that Gaspin expects two nights of scripted programs, a reality program, some "Dateline," and repeats.


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Thousands of families in the remote coastal province of Koh Kong have been evicted or are facing eviction in the face of a Chinese resort development project. Some families have moved unwillingly to relocation sites. Some are refusing to leave, setting the stage for another land dispute. The families are facing eviction from a 36,000-hectare resort development by the Chinese Union Development Group, which holds a 99-year lease on the land. Chinese hydrodam developments have already damaged major parts of Koh Kong, home to the Cardamom Mountains, Cambodia's richest source of biodiversity. The resort adds to the difficulties facing residents of the province, which has also seen major evictions and disputes rising from the growth of a massive sugar plantation. Part one of a two-part series. (Say Mony, Koh Kong)
Villagers in Koh Kong province say they are being kept in the dark on a hydroelectric dam planned to be built by a Chinese company in the remote Areng valley of the coastal province of Koh Kong. But villagers here say they are worried that if the dam is indeed built, it will cause major harm to their livelihoods. Cambodia has turned to the Chinese for a number of hydropower dams across the country. Supporters say they are needed to power the country's growth and development, but opponents say they are not worth the environmental costs. (Say Mony, Koh Kong)


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BONHAM, TEXAS -- People in Bonham gathered at the Sam Rayburn Library and Museum Sunday afternoon to see a new exhibit featuring one of their own.
"He was one of the greatest figures in Texas and American history and he was from Fannin County, this area of Texas," Executive Director of the Briscoe Center for American History Don Carleton said.
The new, free exhibit focuses on Rayburn's upbringing, educational background and political contributions.
It also teaches visitors about the Speaker of the House and Congress.
"Rayburn was Speaker twice as long as any other person who's served in that position, so we have a display that explains just exactly what does the Speaker of the House of Representatives [does]. What's their duties? What's their task?" Carleton said.
Some of Rayburn's relatives were there for the big reveal.
"I've spent my life learning how much he meant to North Texas and Bonham. He was a great man. It's just an honor to be related to him," Sam Rayburn's great nephew Eric Langford said.
Langford says he hopes his own kids and museum visitors learn about the kind of man Rayburn was.
"I think his character and honesty and then his hard work for all those years on behalf of the state," Langford said.
"He was one of the great public servants of this state and he did so much to help Texans. As long as he was Speaker of the House of Representatives, Texas had one of the strongest voices in Washington," Carleton said.


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Greenwald on the Arrar Ruling
Glenn Greenwald has a good post about Arrar v. Ashcroft, an appeals court ruling that came down the other day. Here's an excerpt:
Maher Arar is both a Canadian and Syrian citizen of Syrian descent. A telecommunications engineer and graduate of Montreal's McGill University, he has lived in Canada since he's 17 years old. In 2002, he was returning home to Canada from vacation when, on a stopover at JFK Airport, he was (a) detained by U.S. officials, (b) accused of being a Terrorist, (c) held for two weeks incommunicado and without access to counsel while he was abusively interrogated, and then (d) was "rendered" — despite his pleas that he would be tortured — to Syria, to be interrogated and tortured. He remained in Syria for the next 10 months under the most brutal and inhumane conditions imaginable, where he was repeatedly tortured. Everyone acknowledges that Arar was never involved with Terrorism and was guilty of nothing. I've appended to the end of this post the graphic description from a dissenting judge of what was done to Arar while in American custody and then in Syria.
Read the whole thing. Also, the ACLU has put together a short film about the experiences of some prisoners released from Guantanamo.


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VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Sneak peek first look as Jurassic Kingdom dinosaurs roar into Leeds
A MONSTER sized family fun day out has roared into Leeds with Temple Newsam park transformed into Jurassic Kingdom - home to more than 30 lifelike animatronic dinosaurs.
The stars of the show include an 18m high T-rex and a 16m long Diplodocus – which can be seen snarling their jaws and swaying their tails.
FACEBOOK LIVE: Watch our sneak peek first look around Jurassic Kingdom in Leeds with our video above and Facebook Live chat with event director Naz Kabir - CLICK HERE.
All the best know dinosaurs and more are on show, from the Triceratops to flying reptiles like pterosaurs, with plenty of new information making it an educational and fun exhibition, open daily from Saturday, October 14, until Sunday, October 29, 10am to 6pm. Last entry 5pm.
BUY TICKETS: Tickets for Jurassic Kingdom are from £11.50 for adults, £10.50 concessions, £9.50 for children, and £38 for a family ticket, available from www.jurassickingdom.uk.
Visitors encounter the prehistoric predators as they explore a Jurassic Kingdom trail through the park, discovering the epic full-sized dinosaur replicas from Jurassic, Triassic and Cretaceous periods.
Younger dinosaur hunters can also try their hand at digging for bones in an excavation area before learning about how dinosaurs lived, in an educational marquee.
And despite big roars, this is a very family-friendly event for audiences of all ages, explained Naz Kabir, event director at Weli Creative, the organisation behind Jurassic Kingdom.
He said: "It's a fantastic, interactive exhibition which features lifelike dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes, roaring and moving their tails around as our intrepid audiences explore, and we're confident people right across Yorkshire will love it – whatever their age.
"We've got a variety of food and drink on offer, as well as educational elements, with an excavation area and an educational marquee.
"Also, there's an opportunity for people to take home a memento with them from our Official Merchandise Unit.
"There's been a great buzz of excitement about Jurassic Kingdom coming to Leeds since we announced it earlier in the year, so we can't wait to welcome in the people of Yorkshire, from Saturday 14 October, so they can experience the excitement of the park for themselves."
He added: "We're thrilled to have officially opened Jurassic Kingdom to the public here in Leeds, transporting audiences back in time to more than 65 million years ago," he said.
"Our awe-inspiring dinosaurs give kids and adults alike the chance to experience the sheer size and scale of these fascinating creatures, embarking on a prehistoric adventure that's both exciting and educational – we're confident audiences will love it."
"As well as experiencing the thrill of being in the midst of these impressive and incredibly lifelike creatures, visitors can also learn about how dinosaurs lived, millions of years ago.
"It's a unique chance for families and school visitors to enjoy an entertaining and educational day out, and get some truly unforgettable photos along the way, too."
Coun Lucinda Yeadon, Leeds City Council's executive member for environment and sustainability, said: "This is not just a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages to marvel at over 30 lifelike animatronic dinosaurs, but also have the chance to learn more about these amazing and fascinating creatures that walked the earth over 65 million years ago."
Jurassic Kingdom is owned and managed by Weli Creative, a London based multi-media company specialising in a range of cultural exchange projects between China and the West.
It has worked on TV and Film production, heritage projects, cultural experiences, events and exhibitions.
Food, drink and official merchandise is available on site and it is now open daily from 10am to 6pm until Sunday, October 29. Last entry is at 5pm. Tickets www.jurassickingdom.uk.


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Assembly of Dust and Grant Farm play three20south
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Former Strangefolk lead singer Reid Genauer brings his band, Assembly of Dust, to three20south tonight as part of a tour featuring the group's forthcoming album, "Sun Shot," to be released in February. The album was funded by fans and produced by three-time Grammy-winning engineer Ryan Freeland.
Assembly of Dust appeared at Bonnaroo, All Good, Newport Folk, Wakarusa and Gathering of the Vibes. Its previous album, "Some Assembly Required," had contributions by Mike Gordon of Phish, Bela Fleck, Keller Williams and Grace Potter.
This rock-folk group's sound is often compared to The Band, Neil Young, Wilco and even The Beatles, which singer-songwriter Reid Genauer admits as an influence. Songs range from country rock to melodic, with psychedelic guitar solos and blues influences.
Opening for Assembly of Dust is the Front Range band Grant Farm, back in Summit to showcase songs from its debut, self-titled album. The stop is part of the Farmageddon tour, started last year.
The band features former members of Leftover Salmon, Snake Oil Medicine Show, The Drew Emmitt Band, Emmitt-Nershi Band, Bill Nershi's Blue Planet and Hot Soup, including national flatpicking champion and vocalist Tyler Grant, Chris Misner on drums, Adrian Engfer on vocals and bass and Sean Foley on vocals and keyboards.
Grant Farm was formed in 2009 by Tyler Grant and Andy Thorn, who met in Boulder as members of The Emmitt-Nershi Band. The group grew from their wish to showcase their own music, and in 2011 it was completed with Chris Misner and bassist Keith Moseley of The String Cheese Incident. Adrian Engfer and Sean Foley joined the band in 2012.
Their concerts in Denver, Boulder and the mountains areas led them to festivals including Yarmonygrass, Four Corners Folk Festival, Fort Collins Bark n' Bluegrass, Riverfront and Harvestival.
"Tyler Grant is one of the most motivated, hardworking men in the industry. His array of unique guitar styles and 'look out it's Tyler Grant' confidence is what sets Grant Farm apart. The originals are fun and the list of covers goes on and on, making for a blazing show," said Tony Whaley from Digital Media Television.
Doors open at 9 p.m. and tickets are $15/day of show.
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The End of the Nightstick
Season 7 Episode 5 | 44m 15s
This startling expose unravels a history of abuse of suspects by the Chicago police. For more than a decade, the press and authorities turned a blind eye to allegations of torture — including the use of electric shocks — until persistent grass roots organizations exerted enough pressure to prompt an official investigation, and eventually the dismissal of a ranking police commander.
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Karl Holbrook is taking part in the Deloitte Ride Across Britain cycle ride. In his latest feature he speaks to the women leading the charge on this year's event.
There is no doubt. The growth of cycling is unstoppable.
Every weekend, across the nation's rolling countryside, there are more and more cyclists enjoying the lanes. But more often than not these weekend warriors look something like me – men of a certain age with our ample frames squeezed into Lycra on top of expensive racing bikes annoying motorists the length and breadth of the country.
There is even a name for us; we are a demographic – the much-mocked MAMIL (Middle-Aged-Men-In-Lycra).But despite the continued growth in cycling, women haven't been as quick as blokes to catch the bug.
Julian Mack, founder of Threshold Sports, which organises Deloitte Ride Across Britain, is keen to get more women on their bikes and thinks more can be done to break down the male-dominated ethos around the sport.
He said: "Traditionally, cycling challenges have been aimed at, and therefore have attracted, more men, roughly to an 80% / 20% ratio.
"Threshold Sports would love to be part of the campaign to get more women on the road. They are more collegiate, more considerate and they tend to have more respect for the recommended training programme.
"They don't necessarily need women only cycling events to be coaxed on to the saddle, but we can, as event organisers, work harder to deconstruct the myths of cycling to make it more female friendly."
Deloitte, sponsor of the ride, has also launched an initiative to encourage more female employees to take part. Their 2016 Deloitte Ride Across Britain team is now 57% female – the highest it has ever been.
Today a host of women who are taking part in this year's event tell us what drew them to such a big challenge...
Florence Ware, 25, from Deloitte took part in last year's event - read more
Lucy Heywood, 28, from Deloitte took part in last year's event - read more
Mum-of-two Karen Farnan, 40, is a facilities contract manager from Bamber Bridge - read more
Kathryn Alty, 24, is an analyst from Leyland but now living in London - read more
Jen Wright, 26, originally from the North West but now living in London, has never cycled before - read more
Nicole Tur, 41, a working mother, who, fed up with being the only female cyclist in her club - read more


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I've been playing Diablo 3 again this week while they've been giving the 25% XP and magic find bonuses for its (gasp) first birthday.I am still occasionally grumpy about the always online stuff, but out of principle rather than it interfering with my gameplay. (When it does, it's because I have crappy internet at home, not because of anything on Blizzard's end.) I do enjoy it, and Syn, it sounds like you and I play the game in the same way. I remember that last fall, they released a trial version that lets you play through the first act free - it's definitely worth the download to try it out.That said, I'd love to see an expansion. That made a HUGE difference in D2.Here's the crazy thing - when it comes out for PS3, I'll probably buy it. My wife loved Diablo 2, and I really like the idea of being able to play together on the same screen. Plus, we always liked the Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance (and similar) games, and I think the PS3 version will kind of feel like that.
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In its seventh-generation of family ownership, Wüsthof has been making some of the finest kitchen cutlery in the world since 1814. The Gourmet line features precision stainless-steel blades that resist stains and rust and hold an exceedingly sharp edge.
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Rated 1 out of 5 by Marisa from Shears fall apart too easily I almost never write reviews but I feel strongly about this product. As others have mentioned, the shears fell apart as soon as I took them out of the package. They will not stay together. The quality is horrendous - this product is not even worth the sale price because it's basically unusable. It's not eligible to be returned, either. I feel a little scammed.Date published: 2019-03-06Rated 5 out of 5 by leslee from Had this for over 9 yrs with no issues. Had this for over 9 yrs with no issues. I just bought another pair on sale and decided to check out the reviews. The scissors come apart for easy cleaning and can be washed in dishwasher. I have no issues so far with the new pair coming apart in use. These scissors save my old arthritic hands so I cut more and chop less.Date published: 2018-05-28Rated 5 out of 5 by LuvPrettyKitchens from I LOVE THESE PULL-APART KITCHEN SHEARS!!! I LOVE these Wusthof Pull-Apart Kitchen Shears!!! I have owned these shears for over 10 years and use them daily. I am unsure why so many reviewers are complaining that these shears fall apart. These kitchen shears are meant to PULL-APART. That is why they are so wonderful - they are easy to clean, keep sanitary and completely dry. They work very easily. For the reviewers having trouble, it is best to NOT open the shears too widely, or they will fall apart. I purchased a back-up pair of these shears; just in case Wusthof discontinues making them. Overall, these are the best, and most durable, PULL-APART Kitchen Shears for the price! Buy a pair - You will be Glad You Did!!!Date published: 2017-09-25Rated 2 out of 5 by JulieAnna from Wusthof Kitchen Shears I trusted the name but was disappointed with the kitchen shears I'd received. It was not screwed in correctly/tightly and it fell apart. Even after putting the screw on tightly, I can't use the shears as the screw came loose and the shears fell apart. Very frustrating to order a "great" product and can't use it. I would like to have a replacement at this point.Date published: 2016-11-03Rated 5 out of 5 by Eagle106 from My favorite scissors! My experience with the scissors is completely different from some of the other reviewers which prompts me to write this review. I have had this set for 2-3 years. I use the scissors several times every day. I really like the feature of coming part for cleaning. I think they have fallen apart on their own only one or two times and they were probably not connected properly. I have another pair of kitchen scissors, but I only use them if the Wusthof are not available. I don't use the knife as much as my husband does. I have several Victornox knives from WS which are my favorite paring knives. In fact, I could use another pair of scissors just like these. I find they are useful and handy for so many things.Date published: 2016-10-19Rated 1 out of 5 by laprof from Shears fall apart The paring knife is good, but the shears fell apart after one use. VERY poorly made. Like the other reviewers, I don't want to pay the $$ to return the shears, so will just deal with them.Date published: 2015-09-27Rated 1 out of 5 by Rhondalee from Not the best cooking shears The paring knife is good. I use it often. However the cooking shears are defective. I opened the shears wide to wash them before use and they fell apart. I just did not have the energy to return them since they weren't too expensive. I found another use for them in the kitchen.Date published: 2015-05-25Rated 2 out of 5 by Cjaym from Disappointing The kitchen shears would be nice, but they constantly fall apart as the mechanism to separate the two sides is not well designed. The edges of the blunt side of the blade on the paring knife are so sharp I end up with cuts on my finger each time I use it. Good price, but unfortunately not even worth that.Date published: 2015-05-24