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Can a wrestling promotion try to turn back the clock and embrace the future at the same time? Logic would suggest that it's not possible to have it both ways, yet that's exactly the tightrope that TNA is walking as 2009 draws to a close.
The biggest TNA news in recent weeks, of course, was the announcement that Hulk Hogan was coming aboard in some capacity. A mixed reaction from fans and observers followed, and reports of other possible signings of aging stars created the impression that the company was in a state of flux.
That may still prove to be the case, but Sunday night's Turning Point show from the Impact Zone in Orlando turned out to be one that featured none of the foolishness or publicity stunt-type gimmicks that some feared but instead presented a series of title bouts and grudge matches. And while not every contest was a showstopper, the top two matches on the card were both excellent.
The main event saw AJ Styles defend his TNA World Heavyweight Championship against both Daniels and Samoa Joe in a higher stakes sequel to their highly regarded X Division Championship match from 2005. Much of the build-up centered on Joe's attempts to sow distrust between the other two men, though in his pre-match interview he scoffed at the notion that he was playing mind games.
Daniels took a shot at Styles as soon as the bell rang, ending any thoughts that the former partners might try to work together. The champ went right to work on both challengers, hitting a jumping forearm shot on Joe and decking Daniels with a right hand.
Joe unloaded kicks on Styles, but he recovered to get the first near fall by rolling up Daniels. He used big dropkicks on both opponents and took Daniels down to the mat to slow the pace.
Samoa Joe turned his attention to Daniels but soon found himself on the receiving end of a suplex and a chinlock from the champ. Daniels nailed Styles with a drop toehold and a knee drop, then slammed him onto Joe. In a really cool spot, Daniels put Styles in a Boston crab while simultaneously locking a camel clutch on Joe, who turned to finger biting to escape.
Seizing the advantage, Joe dropkicked AJ while hitting a senton on Daniels. He didn't stay down long, leaping with a suicide dive to take out Joe on the floor.
Dusting off a move not seen in a while, Styles hit a Fosbury Flop on both challengers. He rolled Joe back into the ring and went for the pin but could get only two.
Styles got in some offense, but Daniels monkey flipped him into Joe's power bomb before trying a Boston crab and an STF. The champ reached the ropes but had to fight off a series of near falls from Daniels.
AJ finally built some momentum with a neckbreaker and a Pele kick on Daniels before dropping both of his foes with strikes. Daniels ended up out on the floor as Styles earned three straight near falls on Joe.
Daniels returned to the ring and planted Styles with the Last Rites, forcing Joe to make the save. Joe's muscle buster kept Daniels down so he and Styles could roll through numerous pin attempts. Styles finally used a spin kick to break the stalemate and looked for a Styles Clash, but Daniels hit him with an enzuigiri.
Another series of reversals gave Joe an opening to hit a superkick and clothesline his enemies to the canvas. Styles and Daniels went high-low to take him down, though, and acted like they would shake hands before hostilities resumed.
The next TNA pay-per-view is Final Resolution on December 20.
Full Results and Commentary
Homicide (challenger) vs. Amazing Red (champion) w/ Don West - X Division Championship Match
Nothing against these two guys, but they just don't make X Division title matches like they did in the old days. Also, Don West has to be the loudest manager/valet ever. You can clearly hear everything he's saying. Red comes out flying but is eventually grounded for a bit. There are a couple of cool spots along the way, but nothing too amazing, no pun intended. With both men up top, Homicide is thrown off during a hurricanrana attempt. A Code Red seals it for the champ.
Winner... and still X Division Champion... Amazing Red at 10 minutes and 11 seconds.
Rating: 6.5/10
Sarita can really wrestle. I'm not as certain about Lacey Von Erich. The fans apparently agree, as there are "You can't wrestle!" chants and a sign in the front row that says "Lacey Von Botch." Lots of suggestive comments from Mike Tenay and Taz. Just before the five-minute mark, ODB cleans house. She eventually pins Velvet Sky and the champs win.
Winner... and still Knockouts champions... Sarita and Taylor Wilde and ODB at 5 minutes and 54 seconds.
Rating: 5/10
Jeremy Borash gets a word with Desmond Wolfe, who vows to devour every scrap that remains of Kurt Angle tonight. Why does Kurt want more? Desmond doesn't know, but he's going to oblige. Now bow to my howl, wanker. That's British for... well, wanker, I guess.
Beer Money, Inc. (challengers) vs. Motor City Machine Guns (challengers) vs. The British Invasion (champions) - TNA World Tag Team Championship Match
This is not a cluster despite having three teams, but only because the teams all work so well together. Eric Young comes in to interfere with Beer Money, so Earl Hebner sends him to the back. Kevin Nash waits for Young on the ramp and takes his Global Championship, but he uses it to take out James Storm, confusing even Eric himself. The Brits double team the isolated Roode and pin him to keep their belts.
Winner... and still TNA World Tag Team champions... The British Invasion at 10 minutes and 20 seconds.
Rating: 7.5/10
Where is Mick Foley? A video package explains. It has something to do with Raven. Yes, that Raven.
Borash asks Nash what the hell that was about. Nash says this is about Hulk. We'll find out what it's about this Thursday if Hulk says it's okay. Who knows what that means coming from Big Sexy?
Tara w/ Poison vs. Awesome Kong - Six Sides of Steel Match
Tara's spider cheers her on as only spiders can in a match with some cool spots. Those include a physics-defying missile dropkick by Kong. Even cooler is when Tara climbs to the top of the cage, then uses a cross body to pick up the win. Tara gets interviewed, and she's pretty happy about what she accomplished. She issues a warning for ODB and celebrates a bit with Poison.
Winner at seven minutes and 53 seconds... Tara.
Rating: 6/10
A video package recaps the arrival of Hulk Hogan and some of the recent comments made by TNA President Dixie Carter. I don't care if he's around, but I've already told my editor that if he wrestles, I won't be doing any more PPV recaps.
Rhino and Team 3D vs. D'Angelo Dinero, Hernandez and Matt Morgan
Early signs are that The Pope isn't on the same page as his teammates. Later he takes a move intended for Hernandez, so maybe he is. At the 11-minute mark, Hernandez finally gets in. He hits an awesome no-touch dive to the floor on all three of his opponents. Rhino tosses Morgan out and he sells a rough landing on his knee. Ray crotches Dinero, Devon uses a steel chair to break up the Border Toss, and Rhino Gores Hernandez to get the pin. As an aside, it's strange seeing Team 3D as the bad guys.
Winner at 14 minutes and 27 seconds... Rhino and Team 3D.
Rating: 7/10
Lauren talks to Scott Steiner in the back, accusing him of stalking and harassing Krystal Lashley. Steiner says it's not his fault Bobby Lashley can't satisfy his woman, and that he's all show and no go. He's going to pin Bobby in his own front yard and cover his wife too.
Scott Steiner vs. Bobby Lashley - No DQ Falls Count Anywhere Match
This isn't bad for what it is, probably because there aren't matches like this every week like there once were. One part that's not so cool is when they fight to the back, only there isn't a camera there right away. Poor planning. A chair, a trash can, tables, boards and an electrical cord all get in on the fun. Once the battle goes back to the stage, Steiner rips part of metal scaffolding off and uses it to club Lashley in the head. That's enough to get the pin. I suppose Lashley is either leaving or this feud is going to continue.
Winner at 11 minutes and 27 seconds... Scott Steiner.
Borash speaks to Angle, who says Wolfe is operating under prison yard rules: find the biggest, baddest dog in the yard and take him out. If he wants Angle, he's got him. A video package recaps their feud, which boils down to a newcomer wanting to make a name for himself.
This is a great match for people who like the actual wrestling part of pro wrestling. Wolfe controls Angle on the ground in the opening. Angle rallies with methodical offense that ends when he misses a shoulder charge and hits the ringpost. Desmond works Kurt's left arm. More ground work, and Wolfe kicks away from Angle's attempt at an Ankle Lock. Fans enjoy the fundamental wrestling. Angle hits not three, not four, not five, but six German suplexes in a row! An Angle Slam is countered by a hip toss, and Wolfe hits a clothesline for two. Kurt counters a neckebreaker off the ropes with an Angle Slam for a near fall. A key lock by Wolfe is answered by an Ankle Lock by Angle. Wolfe reverses it into an armbar with his legs. Kurt rolls through into a second Ankle Lock, and Wolfe has to lunge to grab the ropes. An Angle Slam is countered with a jumping DDT that leaves both men down. Wolfe hits a neckbreaker off the ropes, but Kurt kicks out again at two. Angle beats Wolfe to the lariat, but Wolfe rolls away from the moonsault. Desmond applies the key lock again, forcing Angle to scramble to the ropes. Both men go up top, where Wolfe is punched down. Kurt connects with a frog splash and still only manages two. Tombstones are reversed twice, and Angle ends up with the Ankle Lock applied. He transitions to an armbar, and then to a side triangle choke that makes Wolfe tap.
Winner at 16 minutes and 21 seconds... Kurt Angle.
Rating: 8.5/10
Daniels (challenger) vs. Samoa Joe (challenger) vs. AJ Styles (champion) - TNA World Heavyweight Championship Match
Rating: 9/10
Total Event Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
Event Rating: 7/10
Nick Tylwalk has been writing for SLAM! Wrestling for over a decade but has never covered back-to-back TNA pay-per-views... until now. He also enjoys writing about non-scripted violence as the co-founder of BoxingWatchers.com. Email him at email@example.com or follow his twitter feed @Nick_Tylwalk.


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WASHINGTON(September 20, 2010) —Pope Benedict XVI accepted the resignation of
auxiliary Bishop Ignatius A. Catanello of the Diocese of Brooklyn, New York, in
accordance with canons 411 and 401 paragraph 2 of the Code of Canon Law,
outlining the retirement of a bishop for reasons of health or other serious
Bishop Catanello's retirement was announced September 20 in Rome.
Ignatius Anthony Catanello was born July 23, 1938 in Brooklyn. He studied at St. Francis College, Brooklyn, and the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, New York. He pursued graduate studies at St. John's University, Brooklyn, and at New York University, where he earned a doctorate specializing in religious education.
He was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn on May 28, 1966. He served as diocesan ecumenical chairperson, secretary and vice president of the Council of the Priests of the Diocese of Brooklyn and as a member of the Diocesan Mission Apostolate Committee and the Diocesan Pastoral Council. He was appointed auxiliary bishop of Brooklyn and titular bishop of Dealtum on June 28, 1994. He was ordained a bishop August 22 of that year.
The Diocese of Brooklyn was established in 1853. It comprises 179 square miles in the State of New York. It has a population of 4,798,388 people, with 1,440,000, or 30 percent, of them Catholic.
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After serving six years in the Georgia House of Representatives, Sue Burmeister says she will not seek another term.
News 12's Jonathan Martin spoke with her.
Sue Burmeister is considered one of the highest ranking women in the state legislature, serving on several powerful committees.
After three consecutive terms in office, she says she had been in limbo about whether she would seek another term. Tuesday, she made a final decision.
She's made some major waves as a state representative. Now Sue Burmeister says she's stepping aside for personal reasons.
"There's some issues going on and those are very personal, so that's bottom line. It's family. I need to be there during the difficult times," Burmeister says.
During Burmeister's six years representing District 119, she's been a strong pro-life advocate, sponsoring legislation requiring women to wait 24 hours before getting an abortion.
But perhaps she is best known for sponsoring the controversial election reform law requiring Georgia voters to show photo ID at the polls.
However, the conservative republican says the last year has been rough.
Last April, her son William was arrested after being accused of child molestation
And in November, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution quoted Burmeister as saying that if blacks in her district were not paid, they would not vote. That resulted in backlash from many in the community.
"It indicates an ideology that doesn't fit the modern world. She should apologize immediately and then I think she should resign," said Lowell Greenbaum of the Richmond County Democrats.
Burmeister says she was misquoted and that her decision not to seek re-election had nothing to do with pressure from those calling for her resignation.
"Nothing like that would ever cause me to step aside," she said. "The only thing that causes me to step aside is my family. Those comments are from detractors."
So far, former Augusta commissioner Barbara Sims is the only one who has qualified to run for the seat. Burmeister says she couldn't be happier.
"I think we need a woman there representing us, and I would be pleased if Barbara took my position. In fact, I am endorsing her," Burmeister said.
One of Burmeister's most recent accomplishments is a bill she sponsored that was just signed into law last week. The law allows nurse practitioners to write prescriptions.
Burmeister says this isn't the end of her political career; she's just taking a break for now.


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This week's Retro Game Master challenge's full title is actually Kanshaku tamanage Kantarō no Tōkaidō Gojūsan-tsugi. (That's Firework Thrower Kantaro's 53 Stations of the Tōkaidō in English.) But we're just calling it 53 Stations of the Tōkaidō!
For such a fancy name—one that's referencing a famous set of ukiyo-e wood prints, no less—it's actually quite an adorable, approachable Famicom game, with side scrolling enemies the Kacho must defeat by throwing firework grenades among the pixelated Japanese landscape.
The show goes live only on Kotaku at 8 p.m. eastern this Thursday, followed by more weekly episodes "airing" on Kotaku at the same time and day through September. And unlike with television, these episodes will stick around on our site so you can watch them at your own leisure.
Game Center CX produced 15 seasons of gaming content in Japan, with Shinya Arino playing through dozens of Famicom, Super Famicom, PC Engine and Mega Drive games. These first U.S. airings of the episodes includes English captions for Arino and English dubbing for his off-camera announcer.


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• A daily summary of global reports on security issues.
Iran has executed 13 members of a Sunni rebel group accused of carrying out terrorist attacks in Iran, including mosque bombings and kidnapping foreigners.
The executions took place Tuesday in the southeastern city of Zahedan in the restive Sistan-Baluchistan Province, which borders Pakistan and Afghanistan (click here for a map of the region). Jundallah, which reportedly has up to 1,000 armed fighters, claims to fight against the Shiite regime's marginalization of Iran's 2 million ethnic Baluchis, who are primarily Sunni Muslims.
The group is accused of attacking high-profile targets, including government and security officials. Most recently, Jundallah claimed responsibility for the bombing of a Shia mosque in Zahedan which killed 25 people, reports Agence France-Presse.
The executions are expected to deal a blow to the rebel group. But they may also heighten tensions between Iran and Pakistan because Tehran has long accused Islamabad of allowing Jundallah to operate from its territory. The Iranian government has also accused the US of supporting Jundallah.
The BBC reports that the execution of the most prominent Jundallah member in custody has been postponed. Abdolhamid Rigi, the brother of Jundallah leader Abdolmalek Rigi and the group's second in command, will be executed later this week, according to government press reports.
The fighters were executed for opening fire on a convoy of vehicles and killing 23 people in Tasuki in March 2006, along with other crimes, reports the Tehran Times, an Iranian daily.
[Ebrahim Hamidi, the chairman of Baluchestan's Justice Department] said the rulings were issued in proportionate with the kinds of the crimes they had committed, including the Tasuki incident, creating roadblocks in Chabahar road, kidnapping foreign nationals, and armed robberies.
According to WashingtonTV, a news site covering Iran, the human rights group Amnesty International called on Iran to stay the executions, arguing that the Jundallah fighters had not received a fair trial.
The execution of Jundallah fighters will heighten tensions between Iran and its neighbor Pakistan. Earlier this month, Iran's prosecutor general asked Islamabad to "take necessary measures to prevent terrorists from taking shelter in [Pakistan]," reports Press TV, a state-run news network.
After the mosque attack in Zahedan in May this year, The News, an English-language Pakistani daily, reported that Jundallah's activities threaten "not only the Pak-Iran diplomatic ties but also the future of the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project."
The sources said Iranian officials had expressed their deep concern over the failure of the Pakistani authorities to proceed against the Jundullah network in Pakistan despite having been given specific intelligence....
Diplomatic circles in Islamabad say Tehran's concern over the growing terrorist activities of Jundullah ... could be gauged from the fact that its Ambassador to Pakistan Mashallah Shakeri had addressed an unusual press conference in Islamabad on March 20, accusing Pakistan of allowing its soil to be used against Iran and demanding concrete steps to contain its activities.
While claiming that the Jundullah network was located inside the Balochistan province, Shakeri had asked Islamabad to curb its anti-Iran activities by taking a decisive action against its leadership.
Iran's decision to crack down on Jundallah will also impact US-Iran relations, reports The National, an English-language daily in Abu Dhabi.
Tehran has also accused the US and Britain of supporting Jundallah to foment sectarian strife in the hope of destabilising the Tehran government. Iranian suspicions of American perfidy were fuelled by reports in some mainstream US media outlets last year that Jundallah was being secretly encouraged and advised by American officials to destabilise the Iranian regime.
Washington and London have denied all such accusations, as well as Iranian claims that they have stirred the crisis that has gripped Iran since the June elections.... [Jundallah leader] Rigi also took the opportunity to deny that his group is connected in any way to the US....
But Tehran is using purported confessions from Rigi's condemned brother to bolster its claims of western malfeasance. Iran's state-run English language television station, Press TV, quoted him as saying that the Jundallah leader was on the payroll of the US military.


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My First (as of yet) personal branding experience
For a couple of months or so I had been planning to create a zigzag pattern around my left bicep (I am right handed and since I was planning on doing the brand myself it was logical to choose the left arm) and I had pre-made the brand out of some unknown metal that I worked into a double V shape (VV) . I knew of a few people who had branded themselves with a coat hanger, but these brands appeared very spread out and they had not retained the desired form, so I assumed all that was necessary was to decrease the gauge of the metal.
I came home and for some unknown reason felt that it was the perfect time to proceed, I did not feel overly nervous, just really positive about the idea. I looked over my design and concluded that the metal was still too thick so I searched and found a very thin paperclip (I now understand the stupidity in my decisions to even consider either of these metal objects as candidates for branding materials) and bent it into a single V, I also thought this would allow for better heat distribution, it did, when I went to my gas stove and turned the flame up I reconsidered doing the entire brand that night. I thought it might be better if I do one V then and allow it to heal before completing the rest (one by one in peak mental states such as the one I had found myself in that evening). This thought was supported as I heated the metal to a bright orange and brought it closer to my flesh.
Hesitation... only a couple of seconds... but enough time for the metal to cool a little.
This time I understood there could be no hesitation.
I brought the metal to its golden state once more and carefully pressed it into my arm.
There was a sizzle and an aroma of burnt skin/hair in the air.
Once the sizzle stopped I pulled the brand free.
This had been my first step into bodmod so I had no idea of what to expect. I was overwhelmed, I felt a lot of things clear up in my mind, so I continued with the process adding another eight strikes until I reached the point where I could no longer see what I was doing (the back of my arm could not be safely done by myself). This was anticipated, I had earlier decided I would have another person add a separate brand in the three inch space between the ends of the zig-zagging mark.
The brand took approximately one month to heal (scabs off). It was quite interesting having a scar go almost completely around my arm, I had to flex constantly to stop the scab from tightening up in one position. I did not pick, scrub, or clean the scab with anything other than antibacterial soap, I was interested in how my body would heal itself without outside intervention, there was no real keloiding (I have never scarred thick) but the surface is definitely altered. I am happy with the results.
I had intended on branding myself for a number of reasons, I had long wanted to add to my body, I felt facing such a challenge as branding myself would be humbling, and there were other things involved as well, but I gained so much more than I expected.
It's hard for me to explain what this experience did for me, a lot of people just do not take me seriously when I try, but when I was executing the strikes I felt as If I knew myself, as if I had broke down some wall I had built to protect myself from myself. It was a very liberating moment. This may sound like a half-assed attempt at an explanation but to continue would be redundant, that sums it up. Certain terms could be used such as "rite of passage", "initiation", etc., but I would like to call it personal growth.
Since this experience I have discovered BME (as well as the many other great body art links) and have been trying to learn as much as possible about body modification and all other related issues so as not to repeat my technical mistakes. I have been exposed to a world and a growing culture which I feel very much in tune with. And there are so many different aspects of the body that I find myself drawn to.
Because of my financial situation I have not been able to seek professional assistance on some of my other desires, but I have been able to begin play piercing. This I find relatively simple if I follow strict cleaning guidelines and stay away from areas with a higher potential for problems (my genitalia cries out for sensation) until I can do it safely and with guidance. I do not know of anyone in my city who practices ritual piercing so I am forced to perform alone. This is tricky because a lot of areas that are safe to play with are off limits because my arms do not bend that way without blocking my much needed view. I have been finding my private sessions almost therapeutic, cleansing the mind.
I am so excited to have found a way to exist with passion, up until my little branding experience I had no idea.
A new beginning?
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British Prime Minister David Cameron on Thursday indicated he would reject a senior judge's recommendations for new laws to control the country's press despite the publication of a damning report.
Senior judge Brian Leveson, who led an eight-month inquiry sparked by the phone-hacking scandal at Rupert Murdoch's News of the World tabloid, said there should be an independent self-regulatory body, underpinned by legislation.
However, Cameron later voiced concerns about any statutory change, putting him on a collision course with his junior coalition partners the Liberal Democrats, the Labour opposition and "betrayed" hacking victims.
Leveson said in his report that the British newspaper industry had for decades "wreaked havoc with the lives of innocent people" and ignored the codes that it had itself set up.
He said that while the press served the country "very well for the vast majority of the time," its behavior "at times, can only be described as outrageous."
Cameron commissioned the inquiry in July last year in the wake of a report alleging that the News of the World hacked the voicemails of murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler as well as the revelation that dozens of public figures had had their phones hacked.
Murdoch shut down the 168-year-old newspaper over the scandal.
Cameron told parliament that while he backed the creation of a new newspaper regulator, he feared that bringing in new laws risked curbing press freedom.
"I have some serious concerns and misgivings on this recommendation," he said. "We will have crossed the Rubicon of writing elements of press regulation into the law of the land ... we should think very, very carefully before crossing this line."
Victims of phone hacking and press harassment welcomed the inquiry's findings but slammed Cameron's response.
"I think he's gone back on his word and I feel betrayed," said Jane Winter, of British Irish Rights Watch, whose e-mails had been hacked into.
Liberal Democrat Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, taking the unusual step of making a separate statement after Cameron's, said that he backed Leveson's call for new legislation.
"Changing the law is the only way to give us all the assurance that the new regulator isn't just independent for a few months or years, but is independent for good," he said.
Opposition Labour leader Ed Miliband also said Leveson's proposals, which are now likely to go to a vote in the House of Commons, or lower chamber of parliament, should be implemented.
"No more last chance saloons," he said, referring to repeated warnings over the last two decades that the British press had had enough warnings.
Culture Secretary Maria Miller confirmed the parties had met to plan the next move.
"We have grave concerns and that's why tonight we've started cross-party talks," she told Channel 4 News. "I'm glad to say those talks went well."
Parliament will debate Leveson's recommendations on Monday.
The British press, already suffering huge losses of readers and advertisers, currently regulates itself through the Press Complaints Commission, a body staffed by editors. Its critics say it is toothless.
Leveson said in his report that a new watchdog would have independent members, except for one editor. It would have the power to fine offenders up to £1 million (US$1.6 million) and to order the publication of apologies and corrections.


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Stage Two: The Limiting-Out Stage
With practice it doesn't take long to get good at shooting. An experienced hunter can often take as many animals as the law allows. This is called "limiting out." They judge success by how many animals they bring home. Hunters in this stage need to remember the rules of safe gun handling, but they also need to follow carefully hunting laws and regulations.


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Parsnips, sweet potatoes and apples roasted in a honey-based sauce rendering a sweet and satisfying fall side dish.
Preparation Time: 25 mins
Cooking Time: 1 hr
Yield: 6 x approx. 1/2 cup servings
Preheat oven to 375ºF. Coat a casserole dish with canola oil spray and set aside.
Place the parsnips, sweet potatoes and apples in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
Mix the canola oil and honey together in a microwave-safe bowl. Place in a microwave and warm for 10 seconds. Mix in balsamic vinegar. Pour over vegetables and apples. Toss to coat well.
Transfer to the casserole dish, cover and bake until tender, about 1 hour.


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Pittsburgh has recast itself into a pleasing blend of turn-of-the-20th-century architectural masterpieces and modern skyscrapers, consistently ranked among the nation's most livable cities. Visitors will find that Pittsburgh has a real sense of fun, with outdoor activities on its rivers and parks, unique shopping downtown and in surrounding neighborhoods, and excellent dining in some of the state's most interesting locales.Pittsburgh—which was called Fort Duquesne when it was an 18th-century French fortress and trading post, and then renamed Fort Pitt under British control—lies where the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers meet to form the Ohio River, in the hills of southwestern Pennsylvania. The peninsula formed at the confluence of the three rivers grew into the downtown area, of… Read More
The city emerged as an industrial powerhouse in the 1800s, mostly due to iron and steel production. Today, the days of steel manufacturing are mostly gone, and with them the industrial pollution that earned the city the nickname "Smoky City."
For the best view of Pittsburgh, take one of the city's two 19th-century cable cars and travel up Mt. Washington—the views are breathtaking from up here. You can see the rivers flowing together, appreciate the city's unique skyline, and take in the two new stadiums, which flank the site of the former Three Rivers Stadium and are home to the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh Steelers. You can also drive or walk through the South Side Slopes, a unique neighborhood where houses cling to a steep hillside overlooking the Monongahela River.


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8 Definitions of Spear
The meaning of the word spear, the definition of Spear:
n. - A long, pointed weapon, used in war and hunting, by thrusting or throwing; a weapon with a long shaft and a sharp head or blade; a lance.
n. - Fig.: A spearman.
n. - A sharp-pointed instrument with barbs, used for stabbing fish and other animals.
n. - A shoot, as of grass; a spire.
n. - The feather of a horse. See Feather, n., 4.
n. - The rod to which the bucket, or plunger, of a pump is attached; a pump rod.
v. t. - To pierce with a spear; to kill with a spear; as, to spear a fish.
v. i. - To shoot into a long stem, as some plants. See Spire.
The word "spear" uses 5 letters: A E P R S
Direct anagrams of spear:
apers apres asper pares parse pears prase presa rapes reaps spare
Words formed by adding one letter before or after spear, or to spear in any order:
a - sarape c - capers crapes escarp pacers parsec recaps scrape secpar spacer d - drapes padres parsed rasped spader spared spread e - serape g - gapers gasper grapes pagers parges sparge h - phrase raphes seraph shaper sherpa i - aspire paries praise spirea j - japers jasper l - lapser parles pearls m - remaps n - arpens o - operas pareos soaper p - papers sapper r - parers parser rapers rasper sparer s - aspers parses passer prases repass spares sparse spears t - paster paters prates repast tapers trapes u - pareus pauser v - pavers w - pawers x - praxes y - payers repays
Shorter words found within spear:
ae ape aper apes apse ar are ares ars arse as asp ear ears er era eras ers es pa par pare pars pas pase pe pea pear peas per pes rap rape raps ras rase rasp re reap rep reps res sae sap sea sear ser sera spa spae spar sr
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Words formed from any letters in spear, plus an optional blank or existing letter
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If there's one thing I've noticed about Shapely Prose readers, it's that they really love horrible creatures. But if there's two things I've noticed, it's that they like bonding over obscure and nerdy books, movies, and TV. I don't think I've ever had a Mr. Show or Red Dwarf reference go unnoticed, and I've seen other inside jokes zinging around the comments that I don't even get.
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Not since we learned of the Nazis' failed attempts to create a canine überbreed capable of reading, writing and solving complex math equations has a tale of WWII crackpot science been so utterly delightful (if suspect): The Daily Mail has a story of a British plan to "lace Adolf Hitler's food with female sex hormones to curb his aggressive impulses" — thereby turning "Herr Hitler into Her Hitler," they write. (I applaud their restraint in not going for the easy "Mein Kramps" joke.)
The plan never hatched, but had it succeeded, there's no telling how it might have changed the course of history: Nazism could have easily evolved into an ideology deeply enamored with eroticized images of chiseled young men wearing tight, expertly tailored outfits. Oh. Never mind. [Daily Mail, photo via Getty]


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Not since Strunk and White's ELEMENTS OF STYLE has a book compressed so many insights into so few pages. With his trademark simplicity and wit, Marty Neumeier has written and illustrated a concise guide that can be read quickly over a lunch break or savored slowly over a lifetime.
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You and I have that in common, Congressman Waxman.
"But look, the president inherited a terrible economy. We were hemorrhaging jobs in 2008 when he got elected so that by the time he took office in 2009 we had over 10 percent unemployment. We had the banks frozen, they couldn't deal with their assets. The economy has not recovered — some people call it a recession, I think it's a depression. And the president has tried to get the economy moving, but from the first day he took office, the Republicans have given him no slack. They've opposed everything he's done. They act as if he's created the deficits, but under George W. Bush, we fought two wars without paying for them; we gave tax breaks, primarily for the upper income, we never paid for it; we gave an increased benefit under Medicare, prescription drugs, that's very nice, we could've done it in a more cost-effective way, but we didn't pay for that either. So, we have these deficits. President Bush inherited a balanced budget, and by the time he left, we had over 10 percent unemployment and a huge deficit, and now the Republicans are trying to blame it on President Obama. They say he hasn't done enough, but they don't help him get anything done — they stop him from any of his efforts."
But acknowledging the depths to which this not-technically-a-recession/depression is plaguing America's productivity is where Rep. Henry Waxman (D-California) and my similarities end, because I've just about had it with liberals blaming the 'inherited' economy on Bush, acting like President Obama is completely innocent and didn't do anything to add to the deficits, and lamenting that our republic is functioning exactly the way it was intended to function.
Yes, the upswing on the deficits started under George W. Bush — most especially the last two years of his presidency, when the Democrats were in full control of Congress. And yes, the bad economic news began before Obama's time — but President Obama has managed to get plenty of legislation through (i.e., bailouts, ObamaCare, Dodd-Frank, etcetera) and implemented plenty of policy through the executive branch. We are now three and half years into his presidency, but the economy doesn't seem to do much except fluctuate between marginal gains and losses. How long are we expected to wait for results?
And lastly, for the first two years of his presidency, Obama had a fully Democratic Congress at his disposal. Americans decided they didn't like that state of play, and elected Republicans into the House in droves in 2010 for precisely the purpose of frustrating President Obama's awful plans. That's the way the system works — kindly get over it, and please stop acting like the lack of bipartisanship in Congress right now is some sort of travesty of justice.


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On behalf of the entire West Seneca Police Department, I would like to welcome you to the Town of West Seneca and tell you a little about our organization.
The Town of West Seneca is located in western New York State and is a suburb of the City of Buffalo. Our police department services approximately 21 square miles, over 150 miles of roads and over 45,000 citizens.
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Wednesday's Child - Robert Schmidt
Robert Michael Schmidt, 5-month-old son of Alfred and Florence Weiland Schmidt, 254 W. Main St., Campbellsport, died at 3:15 a.m. today at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born March 31.
Survivors include his parents: 10 brothers and sisters, Michael, Lorraine, Laverence, Norbert, Donald, Marion, Joseph, Joan, Christine and John, all at home, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Weiland, St. Kilian, and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schmidt, rural West Bend.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Twohig Funeral Home, Campbellsport. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and 11 a.m. at St. Matthew's Church, Rev. Warren Schmitt celebrating the Mass of the Angels. Burial will be in the church cemetery."
I was about to say that the clipping wasn't dated (and it's not), but I actually found the article on Ancestry and was able to put a date and newspaper with it. It was published in the Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter on September 12th 1966 on page 8. I don't know where Robert belongs in our family tree, if indeed he belongs there at all. It may just have been clipped because they were a friend of the family (or parishioner) and the loss of a little baby touched them.
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This event, in November, 1837, was the murder of the outspoken newspaper publisher and abolitionist Elijah Parish Lovejoy by a pro-slavery mob. The murder inflamed northern passions and so polarized northern opinion that future compromise on the issue of slavery became impossible. Nearly thirty years later the words of the thirteenth amendment to the Constitution which abolished slavery were penned by a resident of Alton. A scant few years after emancipation that the first Memorial Day celebration in the United States was held in Alton; the current celebration, beginning in 1868, is the oldest consecutive Memorial Day Parade in the United States.
Alton's heritage is so deep that had the City been south of the Mason-Dixon line it might well be venerated much as communities in the south are to this day. Situated as it is in west-central Illinois, this heritage has become a quiet part of the fabric of a bustling Mississippi River community. From the remains of a prison that housed Confederate soldiers and sympathizers, to buildings housing stops on the underground railroad, Alton has a Civil War heritage that is unmatched by any community north of the Mason-Dixon line.
This page of the Altonweb is the basis for a continuing exploration of a period of nearly thirty five years extending from the Lovejoy murder to the first Memorial Day celebration in the United States. The time line presented sketches in broad strokes that period of time and forms a frame, which in time, will be clothed in the richness of our unique heritage.
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Egypt-Backed Gaza Gov't Murders 'Collaborator' in Street—with Children Present
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GAZA — Masked gunmen in Gaza summarily executed a man here on Friday as a suspected collaborator with Israel on the third day of its deadly aerial bombardments, shooting him multiple times and leaving his body beneath a billboard featuring a Hamas fighter holding a rocket.
"They took him out from the Jeep with his hands cuffed behind his back, they pushed him under the poster and fired three gunshots at his head from the back," Mr. Mohammed said. "He was still alive. Then they set his cuffs free and turned him upside down and fired on him again."
The brazen nature of the execution suggested that Hamas, which governs Gaza, intended it as a blunt message to other possible collaborators with Israel, which is believed to have an extensive network of informants here as part of its underlying battle with the group. But the shooting evoked mixed feelings.
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#tbt: PTSD Can Be Quiet
June 27th is PTSD Awareness Day. We are sharing Annie's journey of readjusting to life with her husband's PTSD diagnosis. Signs and symptoms of PTSD can vary, but one thing is clear: getting help is within reach and all it takes is the first step. Below is Annies story, written in October 2013:
Prior to my husband's last deployment, I had no direct contact with anyone who came home with PTSD. At least no one who was open about it, or even acted how I thought someone with PTSD would act.
That's one of the troubles with PTSD. It's not how someone acts in public or controlled situations; it's how they act when no one else is around.
I had known from telephone and email conversations that something wasn't right with my own husband. He would call and make wild, angry statements because I forgot to close the garage door. When he actually returned home from deployment, the problems became worse. He began not sleeping at all, and then slept for days. The anger, outbursts, and sullen behavior all reached epic levels. It nearly toppled our marriage over into a hole that it could never crawl out of.
You see, my husband denied he had PTSD, as many do. Because I was largely uneducated, with the exception of knowing PTSD wasn't what the media portrayed, I didn't really know what to do. I couldn't fully see the tell-tale signs in my husband until it was almost too late.
He doesn't have flashbacks in the "traditional" sense. Instead, his PTSD is quiet, it's withdrawn, and it's mean.
I wish I had known all of the ways PTSD can manifest itself. I wish I had known PTSD isn't always yelling, fighting, and violent. I wish I had known that many of the things we often associate with PTSD are just a very small sampling of what can really be happening in your home.
My husband is withdrawn. He can go months without really speaking to me about anything. This started immediately after he returned, but being his wife, I became a great excuse maker. We never want to think PTSD has touched our life and our spouse. So I made excuse after excuse.
"He's withdrawn because he's adjusting."
"He's not sleeping because of the time difference."
"He's sleeping all the time because of the stress."
But what it all added up to was a giant elephant in the room, one that he refused to talk about. An elephant that I was scared to bring up.
Sometimes, his posture changes, and I can tell that he is not in the moment with me anymore, but somewhere else entirely. Those times can be followed by silence, or an escalation of anger, but I know it's not me he is angry at.
When he does have angry outbursts, it's often at times when I least expect it. He once became angry with me when I asked him to bring me ketchup from the kitchen.
We are shown, and told, that PTSD is loud; that it is crazy, emotional, and intense. There can be violence, drinking, and wild behavior, but that isn't always the case, and I truly wish I had known that. Maybe we wouldn't have gotten to the brink of divorce.
I would tell any spouse, any family member or friend: Watch.
Simply watch your loved one. Has their sleep pattern changed? Are they sullen or withdrawn? Have they refused to see friends since their return? Are they having memory issues? All of those things, simple as they sound, can be warning signs.
PTSD can be the silent secret that you aren't even sure is really there. It can be a quiet ordeal your spouse may be living with every day, but not saying anything about. It can be new behaviors you've never seen before, or old behaviors that you haven't seen in a while.
If you suspect anything might be wrong, talk to them. Don't ask what they did or saw, just talk to them about your concerns. Don't let it become the elephant in the room and the secret you keep because they don't want to talk about it. Angry or not, it's so important that you urge them to seek help. I was lucky that I managed to get my husband into treatment, but others are not as lucky.
Because PTSD can be quiet.
Posted by Annie Mously, military spouse blogger at Our Before and After
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I applaud your tremendous effort to support your veteran and to share your experiences with online viewers. For my doctoral dissertation, I researched the impact of the veteran's PTSD on the spouses/partners own socialization and to what extent they felt socially isolated. What would you tell spouses and partners who are dealing with the many issues of their veteran's PTSD about taking care of themselves? What support strategies would you suggest to other spouses/partners in order to maintain their own mental well-being?
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The power amplifier receives the audio signal from the mixing board or signal processor and magnifies it, giving it the power it needs to drive your speakers and entertain your audience. In this article, we'll discuss the things you need to know when choosing an amplifier for your pro audio system.
The amplifier is the heart of a pro audio sound system, providing the power that speakers need to create music.
What to look for in an amplifier
Most amplifiers have similar features. The differences come in the amount power it produces, the number of channels it has, the types of connections it offers, how the controls are set up, and whether it has any built-in processing or effects.
How much power do I need?
This can feel like a bit of a minefield since amplifiers and speakers will often come with multiple power ratings. For best results, pay attention to the amplifier's RMS power rating. That's a measure of how much power it puts out consistently.
Speakers, on the other hand, tend to list a program power rating for their handling capabilities. This is the amount of power a speaker needs in real-world situations.
Compare the amplifier's RMS power rating (how much power it puts out consistently) to the speakers' program power handling (how much power the speakers need to sound good).
- As a general rule, the amplifier should be able to provide up to twice the speaker's program power rating.
- Also important to note is that it's generally better to overpower a speaker a little than to underpower it. It is much easier to damage a speaker by giving it too little power than by giving too much.
For example, for a speaker with a program rating of 200 watts, you want an amplifier that'll deliver between 200-400 watts RMS. The closer you get to the higher number, the better the speaker will sound.
Other power ratings
The peak power rating gives you an idea of the maximum, instantaneous short-term power an amplifier can deliver or that a speaker can handle, typically for intervals lasting less than a second. It's good to know, but not very helpful when planning a system.
Amplifier power and resistance
The amount of power an amplifier generates depends on the impedance (or resistance) load of the speakers it's driving. It'll put out different amounts of power to different impedance loads. So you might see something like an amp that's rated 1,000 watts at 8 ohms, but 1,500 watts at 4 ohms.
Problems arise when the amp's output meets very little resistance (low impedance) and it tries to put out more power than it was designed to produce. This leads to the amplifier overheating and shutting down — not good in the middle of a performance. In most cases, power amplifiers are rated to work best against 4- or 8-ohm loads.
Just remember that the amplifier you choose must be able to provide an adequate amount of power to your speakers at the impedance they present to the amp's output. For example, connecting two 8-ohm speakers to one channel presents the amp with a 4-ohm load. Make sure the amplifier can handle that load before adding the second speaker. In this case, there's no problem.
Using our example above, our amp puts out 1,500 watts at 4 ohms. This power is divided among the two speakers, so each will get 750 watts. If that's enough power for the speakers, then this amp will be a good match for them.
How many channels do I need?
Power amplifiers are categorized by the number of channels they offer: mono (single-channel), stereo (2-channel), and multi-channel (usually 4). The vast majority of amps are 2-channel. They're the most popular because of their flexibility. You can use one as a 2-channel stereo amp, two single-channel amps, or a more powerful, single-output amp.
How many channels you need depends on how many speakers you need to power. A simple system with two speakers (left and right) is perfect for a 2-channel amp. If the amp has enough power, you can add more speakers on each channel, so long as the impedance load we talked about doesn't drop too low.
And that leads us into...
Stereo, parallel, and bridged modes
Most amplifiers can be operated in stereo or bridged modes, which determine how they'll handle the signals. Some amplifiers also offer a parallel mode (sometimes referred to as parallel mono).
Stereo mode
Stereo is the default mode for 2-channel amplifiers, and is used for powering a pair of speakers, one right and one left. In stereo mode, each channel is receiving a signal independent of the other. A 2-channel amp in stereo mode can also be considered the equivalent of two mono amplifiers — for example, one channel can power PA speakers while the other powers the stage monitors.
Parallel mode
Parallel mode allows a single input signal to be sent to both channels, and the second input channel is not used at all. This can be used to route a mono input such as a microphone or mono output from a mixer into both channels of an amplifier. This mode can be useful when powering an odd number of speakers. If you want to use three speakers, using your amp in parallel mode would send the same signal to all three speakers.
Bridged mode
Bridged mode combines the power of both channels, sending more power to a single output. In many cases the output power may be more than double the amplifier's normal power rating. This mode is typically used to send a signal to a subwoofer. In most cases, the impedance of the speaker should be double the minimum impedance of the amplifier in stereo mode. It's important to note that the manufacturer's instructions should be followed when bridging an amplifier, which may involve using a "jumper" cable or connection between the output channels on the back of the amplifier.
Headroom is a term that gets bandied about quite a bit when discussing power amplifiers, and it's the reason everyone suggests having more than just enough power to satisfy the RMS requirements of your speakers. Having that extra power gives you several benefits:
- It lets you turn up the amp without distorting the music on those occasions when you need to play louder than usual, like when your band is playing a larger venue than normal.
- It allows you to play music with a wide dynamic range (music that has quiet parts and loud parts) and have those loud parts sound just as good as the quiet parts.
- When that bass hit drops or that high note screams, the headroom in your system keeps them both clear and free of distortion.
Having lots of headroom helps you avoid...
Clipping of an amplifier occurs when you try to get a larger output signal out of an amplifier than it was designed to provide. This is a fancy way of saying that your amp doesn't have enough headroom. It usually happens when an amplifier is already performing near maximum power output and the volume is increased sharply. The tops (and sometimes the bottoms) of the signal waveform are cut off (or "clipped"), resulting in a highly compressed signal that results in distortion, which can damage your speakers.
Power amplifiers have indicator lights to warn you when the signal is approaching the clipping point. These tiny lights have saved many a speaker.
Heat and distortion
So what happens when you don't stay within the recommended parameters? Typically you'll introduce heat and distortion into the signal path, and those are both enemies of good sound. Heat can build up within your amplifier's internal circuits, causing a shutdown or — even worse — a meltdown. Distortion is caused by heat and irregular sound waves, and it's bad for both your speakers and your listeners' ears.
Input and output connections
Power amplifiers typically offer XLR and 1/4" inputs for your incoming audio sources. You'll need to keep an eye on your amplifier's output level when switching between sources using different inputs because XLR inputs are much lower in voltage than 1/4" jacks. If you can help it, avoid using two different kinds of connectors when plugging into a power amplifier.
This output panel has both locking outputs and binding posts
Amp outputs will usually be a combination of Neutrik SpeakON, banana/binding posts, and 1/4" outputs. SpeakON plugs offer the added security of a twist-and-lock connection, while banana/binding plugs are more versatile. Banana/binding plugs can also accept bare wires if the need arises. 1/4" plugs connect to cables that can be confused with instrument or patch cables, which is less than ideal because instrument or patch cables are not designed to carry amplified audio signals. 1/4" plugs can also short out if they are touched to metal. Be sure to check which types connections your speakers accept when shopping for an amplifier and cables.
Most amplifiers feature very basic controls. Typically the front of the amplifier will have a gain/level knob and signal level indicator for each channel. Colored lights indicate when the amp is clipping or when thermal compression or other signs of overheating have begun. In many cases, there will also be a light signaling the amp's entry into protection mode, which is automatic shutdown to protect the amp's interior circuitry. Some amps may have a small LCD screen that provides status updates or can be used to set crossovers, amp mode, and limiter configurations. Switches for stereo, parallel, and bridged modes will often be found on the rear of the amplifier.
The LCD display on this Crown amplifier helps you dial in the settings
Filters and crossovers
Some amplifiers offer a high-pass filter, also known as a low-cut filter. This lets you reduce the output of a speaker below a certain frequency (typically between 20 and 150 Hz). It lets the amp focus its power on the higher frequencies and not waste energy on the power-hungry bass frequencies. This kind of filter helps to eliminate audio distractions such as bass rumble, wind noise, and microphone thumps, and is also helpful when you have a separate subwoofer handling the bass in your PA system.
Amplifiers can also offer more sophisticated crossovers, which are filters that divide the incoming signal into multiple frequency ranges. These are especially handy for multi-speaker setups or for systems which involve a subwoofer. With a crossover network, you can dictate which frequencies go to which speakers, maximizing the efficiency of your amplifier's power by ensuring it won't work harder to power speakers that have a difficulty reproducing certain high or low frequencies.
Limiters are protection circuits that can help keep your amplifier from clipping and to prevent distortion in the sound. A limiter lets you set a maximum level setting and prevents a signal from going above it. Limiters help prevent distortion caused by an overdriven signal, a dropped microphone, or a short in an input jack.
Getting the most out of your power amplifier
Connections and cabling
Improper connections can result in unwanted noise or interference, so be sure to follow your amplifier's owner's manual regarding plugs and cables. This is especially true regarding balanced and unbalanced connectors — see our guide to choosing the right cables.
- Most amplifier manufacturers recommend using balanced connections throughout the signal path, which will insure the least amount of outside interference.
- Whenever possible, avoid power strips and try to plug your power amplifiers directly into an AC outlet or power conditioner.
- A good rule of thumb for speaker cable is the shorter, the better. Use the same length of wire for each speaker connection, even if one speaker is closer to the amplifier.
Avoid overheating and distortion
Once everything in your sound rig is properly connected, the amplifier should be the last thing you turn on, and the first thing you turn off when it's time to shut down. When trying to find the best point to set the levels (gain) for your amplifier, make sure you listen closely for distortion and pay attention to the amp signal levels for clipping. If you see indications of clipping or hear the sound distorting, dial the levels back.
Multi-speaker setups
When attempting to send audio through multiple speakers at the same time, be sure to consider the advantages and disadvantages of using multiple amplifiers, or even a multi-channel amplifier. Look at the impedance load implications of wiring multiple speakers to an individual channel, and determine whether one amplifier is up to the task. If you want more than two speakers in your system, it's often best to add another amplifier. And subwoofers almost always need their own amplifier.
When dealing with a subwoofer, you'll find that using your amp's crossovers can make a big difference in the sound. The crossover lets you send the low frequencies to the subwoofer and the middle and high frequencies to the main speakers. External (or "active") crossover networks are great for single or multi-amp systems because they are efficient and have a wide dynamic range. In the signal chain, external crossovers are usually found between the mixer and the power amplifier. You can separate signals into high-, low-, and sometimes even mid-frequency bands and send to the proper speaker for optimum response.
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Matching an amplifier to your speakers is an important step, but it's just one of several on the road to great sound. Our experts are here to help walk you through the gear, so don't hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions. We can assist you in choosing the gear you need for a great sounding system.
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Larry from BellinghamPosted on 10/6/2019
I just had the owner of a historic building, small to medium venue, call me about updating his audio system. He seemed to be interested in a completely wireless system. If that a possible is it a wise way to go. I'll wait for your response before proceeding with upgrades. Thank you in advance, LarryDominic DeVito from Crutchfield on 10/7/2019Hi Larry - Thanks for your question. We're hesitant to recommend trying to go "completely wireless" for any sort of PA system, because you're surely going to run into interference issues from cell phones and/or nearby Wi-Fi networks. An advisor should be in touch with you shortly to help you figure out the best system for your needs, or you can reach out to one via email, web chat, or phone.
David from MinneapolisPosted on 6/9/2019
Hi, I'm looking for a 2 channel recommendation to power 4 - Martin Logan Motion 4i speakers at the same time and 1 -2 subwoofers (hoping to get away with only 1). The only device hooked up will be a sonos zone player and this will be for music only. Thanks!Dominic DeVito from Crutchfield on 6/10/2019Hi David: Thanks for your inquiry. There's a bit more we need to know about your system before making any recommendations, so one of our advisors will be in contact with you shortly to make sure you get the right gear for your needs.
AntonyPosted on 3/28/2019
i need to power 10 speakers all at once for my church 6 are of one type and the other 4 are of another type. should i just get 2 smaller duel channel amps to run them duel channel putting 3 in parallel on the 6 set and the set of 4 as 2 parallel or is there anything out there to run 10 speakersDominic DeVito from Crutchfield on 3/29/2019Hi Antony - Without knowing what kind of speakers you have, I'm hestiant to give any advice here. An Advisor will be in touch with you via email to discuss what your options are for your system.
John Donohue from Highlands ranch coPosted on 9/9/2018
I have a 4 zone system with the mains going to run off zone 1 on a marantz receiver. I want to use the 2nd zone preouts to drive an amp for the other 3 zones. The other zones have speakers that are 75 to 60w rms and higher for peak above 240w or so. The speaker wire runs are long tho at 34 to 77 ft. Would the xls 1002 be appropriate to drive that with a speaker selector in line? Or would another amp be better?Dominic DeVito from Crutchfield on 9/10/2018Hi John: It's unclear what sort of system this is — if it's a 120-volt audio application, and you're using a Marantz home audio receiver for the first zone, the Crown amp seems like 1) a bit of overkill as far as wattage and 2) an odd choice if fidelity is your primary concern. There are too many variables to answer this question, so an Advisor will be in touch with you soon to try to find the right solution for your needs.


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Desperately sad news.
I was at secondary school in Loughborough (the one he hated) one year below Mark and remember him clearly. Many of us decorated our ruck sacks with our current music allegiances - his were The Fall and Bauhaus... as I didn't know any better (literally) mine were a number of neo-prog clowns... I think that meant I wasn't someone worth significant time (he was right) but he would say hello at least. I also remember his band covering a Joy Division song (Warsaw) at our school assembly. After I left school I got to know him a little via a mutual friend - enough to stop in the street and chat briefly, usually about our mutual appreciation of Nottingham Forest - and even then, in spite of my previous musical crimes, it was clear he was a lovely bloke. I didn't see him often or chat to him for very long when I did see him but I also worked at the local engineering firm (where I think Mark worked briefly as well) and got to know his father. After Mark left Loughborough to go to university his father would proudly keep me up to date with his accomplishments; I bought the D-Generation 12" from Mr. Fisher and he also gave me a copy of one of Mark's first professional published pieces - on Darkside for The New Statesmen if I remember correctly. I think the last time I saw Mark was either in the early nineties in Loughborough with his brother or at a Tackhead gig in Manchester around the same time.
I remember periodically looking for his name on the Internet in the late nineties/early noughties wondering what he was up to and being amazed and pleased when I finally realised that K-Punk was Mark. I remember devouring his blog, including his appreciation of David Peace and Red Riding, and his (surprising) repping for Dido as well as so many other different tangents. His blog was a portal to another world for me and although our music tastes didn't always overlap, when he wrote something about a band I liked such as Neubauten, it usually hit home. Since those early days I've continued to follow his work and buy his books and ended up here entirely because of him. It is over twenty five years since we last communicated - I thought a few times of emailing him an appreciation but of course like an idiot I never did - and I'm not a musician or a blogger/critic in any way but I will miss the thrill of reading one of his new articles and having the thoughts he inspired fizzing around my head. I was pleased to see his blog return in 2015 and worried that it had been so quiet since then.
Sorry if that was a bit self-indulgent but I am surprised how much his passing has affected me. My heart goes out to his family and friends and everyone who knew him or read his work. Rest in piece Mark.


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Posted by Editoress on 03/26/99
Friday, April 9, 1999
9:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
at Woodend, HRCA's Main Office
838 Mineral Springs Road, Ancaster, L9G 3L3
This half-day workshop is intended for Conservation Authority and municipal staff involved in trail construction and maintenance. It will also be of interest to trail user groups who participate in trail construction and maintenance. Both field staff and planning staff will find this workshop of interest.
Multi-use trails are more popular than ever and different demands are being placed on those who build and maintain them. Volunteers are interested in helping with trail construction or doing so themselves. Representatives of three of the biggest user groups will give their perspective and Ken Buck, a well-known trail expert in Ontario, will provide up-to-date guidelines on construction and maintenance.
9:15 - 9:25 Welcome and Introductions - Scott Konkle, Director of Watershed Planning and Engineering, Hamilton Region Conservation Authority
9:25 - 10:15 What Works and What's New in Multi-purpose Trails - Ken Buck
10:15 - 10:45 A Hiker's Perspective - Eric Best and Paul Beneteau - Bruce Trail Association
10:45 - 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 - 11:30 A Mountain Biker's Perspective - Jim Crosscomb - Ontario Cycling Association
11:30 - 12:00 An Equestrian's Perspective - Chris Firth-Eagland - Dundas Valley Equestrian Association
12:00 - 12:30 Questions and Answers
Ken Buck is the senior landscape architect at ESG International. He has been a keen trail enthusiast all of his professional life, originating with his work in laying out the optimum route of the Bruce Trail as an employee of the Niagara Escarpment Commission in the early 1970s. He has written and lectured widely on trails design issues and been project manager for numerous controversial trail issues where the balance among environmental sensitivity, recreation, tourism opportunities and human use of natural spaces has been the focus of attention. Ken has consistently and vigorously applied an ecologically based problem solving process to his trails design and construction projects. He is Vice-President of the Ontario Trails Council.
Eric Best is the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club's Trail Director. He has five zone Bruce Trail coordinators, 41 trail captains and 60 trail construction and maintenance workers assisting him in the maintenance of 160 km of the Bruce Trail from Grimsby to Highway 401. He is retired and resides in Lowville. He won the 1997 Trail Award for his contribution to trail improvement.
Paul Beneteau is the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Project Coordinator and Bruce Trail Association's Sign Coordinator. He has been involved in trail maintenance and construction since the early 1980s when he too was a trail award winner. In 1998 he received the Volunteer of the Year award for his recent work. Now retired, Paul uses his background in design, landscaping and construction to plan each of the Iroquoia Club's twice weekly work parties.
Jim Crosscomb is President of the Ontario Cycling Association and former Chair of the Ontario Recreational Mountain Bike Association. He undertook the trail reconstruction in the Kolapore Highlands and is familiar with many other mountain bike trails systems in the province and beyond.
Chris Firth-Eagland is an equestrian who has used the Dundas Valley Conservation Area trails for 20 years. He also hikes the trails and knows the trail system intimately. He is a member of the Dundas Valley Equestrian Association, the Dundas Valley Trail Use Group and the Dundas Valley Volunteer Patrol. He lives adjacent to the Valley in Dundas.
Registration is free but only the first 50 people will be accepted because of space limits.
To register please contact Lisa Hampson by Monday, April 5th, 1999, at 905-648-4427, Ext. 135.
Phone: 905-648-4427, Ext. 133 for additional information.
World Cup Coverage this weekend
The first round of the 1999 Mountain Bike World Cup takes place this weekend. Rob left this morning for San Francisco, and after touchdown and a 2 hour drive, will be on site to start with our weekend long coverage of the event. Check back regularly over the next 3 days for up to the minute reports.
Weather reports are favourable, with temperature expected in the mid 60's F through Monday, and no rain expected until Monday...........
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