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I'll admit that sometimes some part of my brain simply takes a vacation, which can result in all kinds of interesting challenges.
Take the clogs. They are fairly easy, straightforward with just a few rows that you really have to pay attention to, right? Well, after starting them over THREE times, I realized I skipped over the very first instruction to use the sole/cuff color. Ribbit, Ribbit. Fourth time, correct color, I realized I messed up in row two many stitches ago on the M1 by knitting into it regularly instead of through the back loop. Tried tinking, but messed that up, too. RIIIP! Well, I guess I've paid enough dues because on the FIFTH time starting over, I got through row 2 ok, then on row 4 ended up with the right number of total stitches, but had 3 more on the left needle by the time I should have gotten to the end of the row. It's a mistake that STAYS!
As I was doing all this starting over this morning, I began to wonder whether knitting a project for someone can be a metaphor for my relationship with that person. After 12 years together, I'll confess that it's fairly easy for me to ignore David and/or only pay half attention to him when he's talking to me and I'm engrossed in something else (like being online here!). I thought I was paying VERY close attention to what I was doing this morning, but row 4 prooved me wrong. I think the universe is trying to tell me to wake up, especially when it comes to David.
Have any of the rest of you thought that your knitting a project for someone in some way reflected your relationship with that someone? If so, care to share?
Warren, you know I love
Warren, you know I love ya... but I just have to laugh! Again make a color copy, mark the size you are doing and post-it note it line by line. And yes I do think knitting for someone else is a metaphor about a relationship. I knit for everyone else and Jim and I ignore each other!
"If a man has cream at home in the refrigerator he won't go out looking for 2% butterfat"
............Erma Bombeck
I made it through most of
I made it through most of the first clog without any problems at all. I screwed up and frogged the second sole three times before I got it right . I'll start the second clog this evening, and I'm sure I'll screw it up regardless of how careful I am.
Damn I don't know how you
Damn I don't know how you can rip out your work like that. I am too stubborn to start over. I just count the stitches I have at the end of the increase row and add the extra stitches I think need on the next row of knits. As an example; if after row two I had 83 stitches instead of 85 I just add two M1's at symmetrical points where I think they are needed.
And yes Warren I think that my knitting projects reflect the way I feel about the people I knit for. My projects are a way of sending messages to the people I care about to let them know I value them. So, it is not surprising that how I feel about them (both positively and negatively) can get transferred into my stitches.
And my philosophy of relationships is that after 12 years you should only need half as much energy to understand your partner -- so less attention is OK. I only need a few nanoseconds to figure out what is going on with my partner of 23 years. Grunts and gestures are best -- the whole talking thing just slows communication down anyways :)
Warren, I agree with Ben.
Warren, I agree with Ben. On my first pair I did a ktog to get rid of an extra stitch and ended up doing a couple of M1's later. Once felted .....can't see a thing. BUT!!!! After frogging the clog the other night I ended up on perfect count at 2:30am this morning!!
A big kiss to you and that handsome hubby of yours!
"If a man has cream at home in the refrigerator he won't go out looking for 2% butterfat"
............Erma Bombeck
2 months ago I agreed to
2 months ago I agreed to knit the mother in law a silk shawl like one in my lys. it looked simple enough; garter stitch, size 15 circs, 1 strand Debbie bliss pure silk & 1 strand rowan kidsilk haze pulled together, (both black)increase at each end of a row; how hard could this be? WRONG! that project was the bain of my existance. picking up those small slick strands on big needles was a pain in the ass. when i started the second ball, i already was begging for this to be over. 2/3 through the second i had a monkey fist of a knot and stretched it out, measured and said big enough! cast off and threw the knotted mess away. the most satisfying part of it was putting the damn thing in the mail and kissing it goodbye! she said she loved it and her neighbor wanted to pay me to make 2 more. "hell no" was my answer. "but she wants to pay you?"..............."thank her for the compliment, but no thank-you".
Warren, I feel your pain.
Warren, I feel your pain. I've heard it said around here that felting covers a multitude of sins..... well, here's to hoping!
I finally finished the first clog, but had bunch of mistakes along the way. The biggest being that I completely skipped a row... an entire row... and didn't realize it until about 10 rows later when I couldn't figure out why my stitch count was too high. I got a little suspicious when I kept having to slip the row marker. Should have been a big clue. But I kept on. *sigh* Frogfrogfrogfrog. Thank god I didn't just k2tog or whatever to fix the count. I know there's some odd shaping in there too, but that'll just be the "character" aspect. At least the thing won't have two toe sections now.
As far as knitting for someone, I don't have a partner currently so the things I'm knitting are for family and friends. I hope they will realize that my knitting things for them shows them how I feel. At this point most of them don't know they're getting hand-knit things so they'll be surprised at the very least.
Oh... and PS on the clog pattern... whoever decided to print the damn thing on dark green paper with black type needs to be shot repeatedly.
I have to admit the sole is
I have to admit the sole is a pretty intense 7 rows of knitting. I was basically reading an instruction, working those stitches, reading the next set of instructions and so forth for every row. The Knitting Goddess was obviously smiling on me since I made the entire sole with no problem. But I had given it my complete attention, did not even have the television on.
The uppers were not as bad, but you still had to pay attention to each row. I finished that last night and knit the cuff tonight at the knitting circle. So I just have the 2nd sole and the weaving in to do for the first slipper.
I'm pretty happy with it. Not all that difficult, a bit of a challenge in having to pay attention to the work. But it moved along quickly.


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Krug, Bruins D Will 'Learn and Grow' from Game 7 Lossby Jess Isner / Boston Bruins
BostonBruins.com — It's hard to believe that just about one year ago, Torey Krug was making his NHL playoff debut.
Prior to the 2013 postseason, Krug had just three NHL games to his name. That, in itself, is a testament to how quickly things can change.
Everyone remembers the impression Krug made during Boston's second-round series against New York a year ago. He was getting on a bus to Wilkes-Barre to play in a playoff game with the Providence Bruins when his phone rang. It was Bruins Assistant General Manager Don Sweeney, and immediately, Krug knew what that meant. He was going to Boston.
At the time, he probably didn't anticipate that he would be going to Boston for good.
"It does feel like that, like I've been here for a while," Krug said afterf the book was closed on 2013-14 and he had his first full NHL season under his belt. "There's so many things that have happened, and the roller coaster that it was — I don't know, there's just so many lessons to be learned. And to sit next to a guy like [Zdeno Chara] in the locker room, to dress up with guys like [Patrice Bergeron], and just their presence and how well prepared they are — I think preparation was the biggest lesson that I learned this year for sure."
During the 2013 postseason, Krug developed a cult following when he scored four goals and registered five points in those five games against the Rangers. It was pretty good for someone who had just three games of NHL experience entering that series.
Still, as 2013 training camp approached, it wasn't a sure thing that Krug would be a staple of Boston's roster. As part of a team with a wealth of young talent on the back end, he had to earn his spot, and to start the 2013-14 season, he had to platoon with Dougie Hamilton and Matt Bartkowksi, never knowing when he would be in the lineup or when he would be watching the action from press level.
Toward the middle of the season, injuries to veterans forced Krug and his fellow young defensemen into the limelight — and from December on, Krug never looked back.
Krug finished the 2013-14 regular season a plus-18 with 14 goals and 26 assists for 40 points in 79 games. He averaged 17 1/2 minutes of ice time, up from 15:47 the year prior, and he earned an increased role due in large part to his contributions on the power play, where he established himself as a threat at the point on Boston's first unit. He registered six goals and 13 assists on the man advantage during the regular season, helping the B's establish the third-most proficient power play in the league.
And most importantly, when the calendar struck April 18 and the postseason had arrived, Krug didn't miss a single beat.
"I saw this quote the other day — 'It's a game for young men' — and I don't necessarily agree with that in total, but the young legs, the energy [helps]," said Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli. "[The young defensemen] bring speed coming up through the defensive zone, the neutral zone, and [it] helps our speed game. The youthful energy, the youthful enthusiasm, the youthful naiveté sometimes in practice — that lightens the mood.
"All that stuff, it really energizes your team, and of course, they're good players. So you've got good players playing that can skate all day."
Boston's youth blossomed during the playoffs, and Krug was at the forefront of it all. He led the team in postseason scoring with two goals and eight assists for 10 points in 12 games, often coming up with the most crucial goals at the most pivotal moments.
Take Game 4 of Boston's first-round series against Detroit. The Bruins were down 2-0 at Joe Louis Arena before Krug's power-play tally put them on the board midway through the second period, setting the stage for a thrilling comeback that would give Boston a 3-1 edge in the series.
Or take Game 5 of Boston's second-round series against the Canadiens. With less than two minutes elapsed in the second period, the Bruins were on the power play, and Krug engaged in a battle along the boards in the offensive zone and sent a highlight-reel backhand pass to a wide-open Jarome Iginla, who was waiting at the left post to chip the puck past Carey Price. That goal gave the Bruins a 3-0 lead in the game and helped them earn a stranglehold on the momentum.
That series didn't end the way the Bruins expected or preferred, but it was the impact of young players like Krug who made it into a battle.
"We had four guys on the back end that had played a full year in the lineup, and when you really look at what they have accomplished, from coming into the lineup and towards the end of the season, it's amazing," said Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara. "They can be really proud of their game, and they really stepped up. We couldn't ask more from guys like Torey and Dougie and Kevan [Miller], and obviously Bart — they played outstanding."
Added Krug, "I think no one had plans for this to happen this early. You got to look forward to summer now and try to figure everything out because everyone thought wed be playing till June because we have such high expectations. It's very surprising that it's over, but now we got to get ready for next year."
Going forward, the experience Krug gained against the Canadiens — though painful at times — is precisely what will make him a stronger player moving forward into 2014-15.
"It is important to infuse some younger players," said Bruins President Cam Neely. "You look at what happened with our back end this year — we had some young D that developed over the course of the year, and as much as we're disappointed with the playoffs, they're going to learn a great deal from what they went through in the playoffs and they are going to grow from that. That's what happens as a player. We talk about when you see a rookie come in at the end of winning the Stanley Cup -- they think, 'Oh my God, this is easy and we're going to do it again and again and again.' And they may not see a Finals for 10, 15 years. So as long as the players understand... and I think they do.
"We really pride ourselves on trying to make sure we have players who have good character, and that is important to build championship teams. And I think the young players that we have brought in or will eventually, down the line, bring in — not only do we want them to build character, but they are going to learn and grow from winning and losing. And that is what we will see probably with our younger players from this season, is the learning experience that they are going to get from losing."
Part of what makes the Bruins such a dangerous team is that they have a strong core of players with lots of experience — lots of which was earned en route to a Stanley Cup in 2011. Those players have been to the mountaintop and they know what it takes to win.
But the other part of what makes the Bruins a dangerous team is that they have an infusion of youth, particularly on the back end, that will continue to grow and continue make them strong for years to come.
"I think next year, you will probably harvest a lot from the new defensive players that you brought in this year," said Bruins Owner Jeremy Jacobs. "We've spent a lot of time talking about this, or the organization has. The organization is moving them in a way to maintain the great players that we have today along with bringing in the next generation."

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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646833094744146341.comments2013-07-26T17:53:04.008-04:00Ancestors Gotta Eat!cr299texasforsalehttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-646833094744146341.post-67970522898387582742013-07-26T17:53:04.008-04:002013-07-26T17:53:04.008-04:00Happy to discover you through Geneablog. How fortu...Happy to discover you through Geneablog. How fortunate you are to have so MANY original heritage recipes. I have a scanty bunch of written recipes, but many food and family memories and I'm basing my website, Ancestors in Aprons on food memories. I also have a collection of cookbooks that I'm listing on a separate page. I publish new articles at least twice a week, and Thursdays are recipe days if you are interested in checking it out.Vera Mariehttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-646833094744146341.post-58027093909941592732013-02-07T11:24:54.521-05:002013-02-07T11:24:54.521-05:00If you want to make crepes you can choose to inv...If you want to  make crepes  you can choose to invest in a crêpe maker, but that is not totally necessary. A medium-sized nonstick skillet will work just fine for this process.nahidworldhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-646833094744146341.post-79891179177838122522011-08-26T10:08:06.786-04:002011-08-26T10:08:06.786-04:00It is really mouth watering..even my eyes are stru...It is really mouth watering..even my eyes are struck to this site. i have bookmarked it so that i can learn
pizza recipe from here whenever i get time.javed vardihttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-646833094744146341.post-27652448755564151182011-08-06T06:25:42.718-04:002011-08-06T06:25:42.718-04:00Wao! yummy dish. my all friends like it. even when...Wao! yummy dish. my all friends like it. even when we think to throw a party, we simply go to jim's home . His mother make it for us from pizza recipe .adam tylorhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-646833094744146341.post-50351765911955575442011-08-06T06:20:45.507-04:002011-08-06T06:20:45.507-04:00It looks so delicious, Even i showed this blog to ...It looks so delicious, Even i showed this blog to my mum and she promised me that she will prepare pizza for me from this pizza recipe . And i love to have it.adam tylorhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-646833094744146341.post-90613678145059670892011-06-24T12:40:33.801-04:002011-06-24T12:40:33.801-04:00My father was always 'trying' to grow grap...My father was always 'trying' to grow grapes in our backyard. One year after he moved they yielded a harvest! He would've liked to try this!
Regards,
Theresa (Tangled Trees)TCasteelhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-646833094744146341.post-35722873654540315662011-04-23T23:15:26.079-04:002011-04-23T23:15:26.079-04:00HAHA Lori - I don't know - but I may just have...HAHA Lori - I don't know - but I may just have to surprise dear hubby with these tomorrow morning - just for Fun!!!!CrazyBabyDaisyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-646833094744146341.post-38365371427552140882011-04-23T10:18:04.365-04:002011-04-23T10:18:04.365-04:00Too funny! I wonder who actually came up with this...Too funny! I wonder who actually came up with this idea?Lorihttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-646833094744146341.post-46628723205083539402011-04-06T22:43:43.309-04:002011-04-06T22:43:43.309-04:00You are most welcome Tony! I really like "a...You are most welcome Tony! I really like "ancestral wormhole" - you are doing a great job! Thought of your blog last night in fact - as I stumbled upon some VHS tapes that I have GOT to move over to DVD. I know that compresses them now, after reading your post - but even that would be favorable to losing the data alltogether! Glad you also enjoyed my blog. Keep up the good work!CrazyBabyDaisyhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-646833094744146341.post-86422626078923500762011-04-06T09:05:26.468-04:002011-04-06T09:05:26.468-04:00Hello, thank you so much for the award and stoppin...Hello, thank you so much for the award and stopping by my blog. I have only been blogging since February so the award is most encouraging. You also have an interesting blog, I felt hungry after reading the articles!
Happy blogging………TonyTony Timminshttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-646833094744146341.post-53865231463131523832011-04-05T16:53:13.735-04:002011-04-05T16:53:13.735-04:00Ohh wouldn't that have been great while it was...Ohh wouldn't that have been great while it was so warm? Maybe later this week again - in my neck of the southern woods!CrazyBabyDaisyhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-646833094744146341.post-58914832825109881682011-04-03T21:39:46.482-04:002011-04-03T21:39:46.482-04:00that sounds really yummy! would have like to had s...that sounds really yummy! would have like to had some a couple of days ago when it was 90 degrees here!Gen Story Girlhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-646833094744146341.post-58983878109701502112011-04-02T16:12:46.558-04:002011-04-02T16:12:46.558-04:00@Judy Oh I love it! You are too sweet.....and wh...@Judy Oh I love it! You are too sweet.....and what a great April Fool's thing LOL! But seriously - Thanks so much - will have to do that this weekend!CrazyBabyDaisyhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-646833094744146341.post-50939731585384490422011-04-02T16:11:09.488-04:002011-04-02T16:11:09.488-04:00@genStory Girl - Thanks! Oh my goodness. Fresh P...@genStory Girl - Thanks! Oh my goodness. Fresh Peach ice cream. Does that sound delicious or WHAT!!!???? Is summer here yet? Do you have his recipe? I would love to add it to this posting -CrazyBabyDaisyhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-646833094744146341.post-39442290948808195422011-04-01T17:56:35.346-04:002011-04-01T17:56:35.346-04:00I have nominated you for the 'One Lovely Blog ...I have nominated you for the 'One Lovely Blog Award'. Rules for accepting the award are: (1)Accept the award and post it on your blog with the name of the person who granted the award and their blog link. (2)Pass the award on to 15 other blogs that you've newly discovered. (3)Contact those bloggers to let them know they've been chosen for this award. Please visit UK/Australia Genealogy to collect the 'One Lovely Blog Award' badge, which you can use on your blog when you list your 15 nominees.Judy Websterhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-646833094744146341.post-36305896786605100872011-03-30T13:47:08.897-04:002011-03-30T13:47:08.897-04:00sounds like a wonderful recipe. my grandfather use...sounds like a wonderful recipe. my grandfather use to make the best fresh peach ice cream.Gen Story Girlhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-646833094744146341.post-59622094529241373322011-03-20T21:01:40.352-04:002011-03-20T21:01:40.352-04:00It sounds yummy! I'll be trying this one in t...It sounds yummy! I'll be trying this one in the near future! :)Cheryl Cayemberghttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-646833094744146341.post-7354420442696769662011-03-20T20:30:16.589-04:002011-03-20T20:30:16.589-04:00@Lori - AAAWWWWW you are too sweet! Thanks! I w...@Lori - AAAWWWWW you are too sweet! Thanks! I will definitely look up your blog and the badge! That is really nice of you - What a great way to start a new week...and SPRING!CrazyBabyDaisyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-646833094744146341.post-53966001624291829962011-03-20T20:28:28.512-04:002011-03-20T20:28:28.512-04:00@Theresa - hmmm....TANG! lol! You may have just ...@Theresa - hmmm....TANG! lol! You may have just stumbled onto something there! I will most definitely have to try that next time I make this - stay tuned for updates! Could make it even "more better"! :DCrazyBabyDaisyhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-646833094744146341.post-60380800804950380112011-03-20T18:22:48.421-04:002011-03-20T18:22:48.421-04:00I have chosen you for the "One Lovely Blog Aw...I have chosen you for the "One Lovely Blog Award!" Please visit my blog "Genealogy and Me" at http://genealogyandme.blogspot.com/2011/03/one-lovely-blog-award.html for your badge and acceptance rules and Keep on Blogging!Lorihttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-646833094744146341.post-67799285594404048092011-03-20T18:04:02.663-04:002011-03-20T18:04:02.663-04:00What...no Tang? :-) Regards, Theresa (Tangled Tre...What...no Tang? :-)
Regards,
Theresa (Tangled Trees)TCasteelhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-646833094744146341.post-7112108027126710412011-03-20T17:33:00.449-04:002011-03-20T17:33:00.449-04:00What a wonderful idea for a blog! I love it!What a wonderful idea for a blog! I love it!Lorihttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-646833094744146341.post-35723576317979606612011-03-20T15:06:42.073-04:002011-03-20T15:06:42.073-04:00As we say down here in the South "Well hey, y...As we say down here in the South "Well hey, ya'll!" (sorry - I couldn't resist!) Thanks so much Brenda and Dr. Bill for commenting! Brenda - I bet your church cookbook is amazing! I hope you have marked which recipes are from her family! Someday, someone will wonder...!! Dr. Bill, I am going to check out your blog! It sounds really interesting. Look forward to hearing from "ya'll" again soon! Thanks for following me!CrazyBabyDaisyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-646833094744146341.post-76080860149515275982011-03-20T08:22:57.859-04:002011-03-20T08:22:57.859-04:00My favorite community cookbook is from the church ...My favorite community cookbook is from the church I was baptized in. It was my mother's family church. It has a lot of recipes in it from her family. Welcome to the world of geneablogging.Brenda Leyndykehttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-646833094744146341.post-56197591660762271342011-03-19T22:58:17.845-04:002011-03-19T22:58:17.845-04:00Welcome to the Geneabloggers family. Hope you find...Welcome to the Geneabloggers family. Hope you find the association fruitful; I sure do. I have found it most stimulating, especially some of the Daily Themes.

May you keep sharing your ancestor stories!

Dr. Bill ;-)
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|Reviews for Reflection
| itzme chapter 1 . 4/20/2004
i lik dis poem a lot...it makes you tink...if i looked into this pond/lake/river...wat would i see? wat would it see? wat am i missing deep inside? wat does it need?
| Phoenix Sorrow chapter 1 . 4/17/2004
deep... the imagery is very good, I could see the reaching towards the water. the disconnection of person and reflection is, in my humble opinion, the best part of the poem - how the person and the reflection are studying each other. I love the bit where rain falls, ESPECIALLY the line "making it impossible for me to see me" because it makes me think it's in both a physical and a psychological sense. very well done!
| izzy chapter 1 . 4/7/2004
this is so sad!T_T but anyways...it is good!*damn i'm running out of good things to say!*
| the jesters chapter 1 . 4/3/2004
whe! i have now named me and holly..."the jesters" because right now we're jesting at the capacity of brain in your head! how can you write so well? we love you...WE HATE YOU...we love you ...WE HATE YOU...
| Master Mind4 chapter 1 . 4/2/2004
Again, I am not surprised to find this poem to be one of my favorites. You are a great poet. P.S. I do that, I look at my reflection in water and think about life.
| Lan Jian chapter 1 . 4/2/2004
meh, i alread know i read this already, but i'll review and say THIS IS SO GOOD!
| penumbral chapter 1 . 3/29/2004
M...beautiful. It was lovely. I loved the format, and I liked the message. (or at least I think I got the message :))
| Kris 56 chapter 1 . 3/29/2004
Sad... it's really a great poem. I like it a lot! The style is so awsome!


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Sick Pay Proposals "Will Cost Jobs" - McGrath
South Tipperary Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on the Government to listen to the stakeholders before they press ahead with sick pay proposals that will cost jobs.
The Government is proposing that the Employer pays the first four weeks of an employee's sick pay.
McGrath made his calls after the results of another survey carried out by the business representative group, IBEC, show that 49% of 450 respondents with an occupational sick pay scheme said such a move would affect their company's ability to recruit, while 47% said it would affect their ability to retain existing staff.
"This is the third business representative group that has presented results to state that these proposals will effect employment and job creation. This Government has promised Job Creation, yet they have consistently refused to listen to the employers representatives who are stating clearly that jobs will be lost if the government push through with these proposals." Said McGrath
"I have discussed this matter at length with the Minister for Social Protection and following the results of yet another survey stating that jobs will be lost, I am pleading with the entire Government to listen to the Stakeholders and stop these ludicrous proposals before they do further serious damage to employment in this Country"
Deputy McGrath has also noted that this issue should not be an issue solely for the employers and said that employees should also be concerned as this will affect their employer's ability to retain employment and would have serious consequences on any current occupational sick pay scheme as employers will be forced to reduce such schemes.


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BRYAN, Texas - Early voting began today, and there are some things you need to know before you head to the polls including what not to do.
Most people know to not taking photos in the actual voting area, however you are also not aloud to pick up your phone until you are 100 feet away from the building.
"You aren't allowed to answer it and if you answer it then the judge will ask you right then to end the call or step outside," Trudy Hancock said.
Not only voters have to follow these rules, campaigners have to stay 100 feet away as well.
"All campaigning has to be outside that line, when we get some energetic candidates wanting to get a little closer to the vote we have to come out and measure and put the line up for them so they wont cross it," Donald Lampo, Constable of Precinct 2 said.
Also, what you are wearing can keep you from casting a ballot. A judge will ask you to leave if you have a hat, shirt, pen etc. with any of the candidates name on them.


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December 24, 2008
Reports: German stimulus package shrinks
Germany's economic stimulus package will reportedly cost about half as much as originally reported, government officials said.
Deutsche Welle reported Wednesday that sources were telling various German media outlets the plan worked out by German state officials and Chancellor Angela Merkel was worth around 25 billion euros ($35 billion) rather than the roughly 40 billion euros ($56 billion) earlier reported.The lower figure was sought out due to European Union rules on budget deficits and the government's desire not to set an example that would lead to other European nations inflating their deficits as well.
Some of the details include funds for infrastructure projects, tax cuts and reductions in social security contributions, Deutsche Welle said.


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Additionally, I am excited to announce a whole new series of technical articles based on the 911. We are starting two project cars, a 1982 911SC, and a 1973 1/2 911 Targa. Both are similar, yet from different 911 vintages (early targa / later coupe) that they make excellent subjects for our series. This series will correspond with a new book that I am writing for MotorBooks International! We'll leave it at that for now, except to say that there will be a tremendous amount of tech articles appearing on the site for the 911 very soon.
That aside, our first article in the series is this 911 engine removal (engine drop) article. Unfortunately, performing engine work on the 911 requires that you remove it from the car. The tight spaces within the engine compartment don't lend themselves to easily repairing oil leaks or other significant problems on the car. Basically, there are a few things that you can do with the engine in the car (valve adjust, fuel injection work, carrera chain tensioner update), but most operations require that you pull the engine.
In this article, we used a 911SC as the model. The procedures for most other cars are going to be similar except for a few modifications. I will try to be as clear as possible in describing the potential pitfalls with other models of 911s. If I do leave anything out, don't hesitate to email me with some more suggestions. Our tech articles improve with age as people continuously write in and give additional hints and tips learned from their own experience.
For your reference, I have summarized the steps required to remove the engine into a handy table. I would suggest that you print this out and check off each item when you complete it. It is very easy to damage a hose, wire or linkage if left connected to the engine when you are trying to drop it down. Here's Master Checklist for Lowering your 911 Engine (911SC):
- Disconnect Battery
- Remove Fuel Pump Relay
- Empty Oil from Engine Sump
- Empty Oil from Oil Tank
- Raise Car on Jack Stands
- Disconnect Hard Oil Line
- Disconnect & Remove Rubber Oil Line
- Disconnect Clutch Cable, Arm, and Helper Spring Assembly
- Disconnect Starter Solenoid Electrical Connections
- Disconnect Reverse Backup Switch from Transmission
- Disconnect Heater Hoses From Heat Exchangers
- Disconnect and Remove Shift Coupler
- Disconnect A/C Compressor and Tie to Side of Car
- Disconnect all Fuel Lines
- Disconnect Main Engine Wire Harness
- Disconnect Breather Hoses
- Disconnect Accelerator Linkage Bar
- Disconnect Cruise Control Cable
- Disconnect Oxygen Sensor
- Remove Four Nuts that Hold Engine to Tranny
- Remove Engine Motor Mount Bolts
- Lower Engine Down
- Pull Engine Away from Transmission
- Lower Down onto Cart and Remove
The first step in removing your engine from the car is to disconnect the battery. You do this for quite a number of reasons. Firstly, the cable that connects to the starter is always live, and you will have to disconnect it to remove the engine. Secondly, you don't want to accidentally turn on the ignition and the fuel pump when there is nothing attached to the lines. Disconnecting the battery is important; don't forget it. Additionally, you might want to remove the fuel pump relay in the front trunk as an added precaution. Sometime later on, when the engine is still out of the car, you may have an opportunity to test some part of the car that needs electricity, and you may forget that the fuel pump might go on.
Once the battery is disconnected, it's time to empty the oil out of both the engine and the oil tank. The 911 motor is designed around what is called a dry sump oil delivery system. This name is somewhat deceiving, however, because there is a rather large oil reservoir at the bottom of the engine case. If at all possible, make sure that the engine is warmed up when you remove your oil. The hotter the oil, the more smoothly it will flow out of the engine. This results in more particles and debris being removed from the engine.
The first step in changing your oil is to remove the oil filter. You want to do this first, because there is often oil left in the filter, and when you remove it by twisting it, this oil has a tendency to flow back into the tank. 911 oil filters can be notoriously difficult to remove. The oil filter is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side. Filter removal wrenches are sometimes a good idea, but I haven't been ever able to find a wrench that I was able to easily fit around the filter in any of my cars. I recommend first trying to remove it using your hands. Ask your 240 lbs, weight-lifting, 23 year old neighbor to help if you happen to have one of those handy. You remove the filter by turning it counter-clockwise. Make sure that you place paper towels under the filter, as it will leak some oil onto the wire harnesses that are located directly below, as shown in (Figure 1). If you cannot get the oil filter off, then you need to use other means.
For pesky oil filters, I usually drive a long screwdriver through the filter and out the other side. This then gives me a long torque-arm to remove the filter. The disadvantages to this method is that you can no longer drive the car once you poke a hole in the filter, and you can create a large mess as oil leaks from this hole. You can also tear the oil filter, and be stuck with a worse situation than before. This, fortunately, has not happened to me yet.
Once you get the oil filter off, make sure that you clean up the oil that spilled. If you don't , Murphy's law says that you will drop a tool into it, or accidentally stick your hair in it when you are trying to remove something else on the engine.
The next step is to empty the oil tank. The oil tank is located on the passenger side of the car (the oil filter actually screws directly into a console that is attached to the tank, as shown in (Figure 2). The tank is located just inside the fender of the car. The drain plug for emptying the tank is located on the bottom of the tank, and can be see if you look under the rear bumper. (Figure 3) clearly shows the drain plug that you need to remove in order to empty the tank. Use a socket wrench to remove this plug, and just as it is ready to come out of the tank, be sure to be careful, as hot oil will come out at a rapid pace. Make sure that you have a large pan underneath the oil tank. The maximum size that you would need is about nine quarts, but the oil that comes out of the tank is usually never that much. Make sure that you have plenty of paper towels too, and that your drain pan is large. This is because no matter how many times you do this, the oil stream will flow in a different direction, usually away from your drip pan, as shown in (Figure 4).
After the oil tank is empty, re-install the drain plug into the oil tank. Chances are that the plug fell into the oil drip pan when you were removing it, so careful dish it out when the oil cools down. Make sure that you use a paper towel to clean off the plug well, as shown in (Figure 5). These plugs are often magnetic, and trap bits of metal that wear off of the engine. Clean it very well using a paper, not cloth, towel. Any stray paper fibers will dissolve in the engine oil later on; the cloth fibers have a tendency to clog tiny oil passages. Tighten the drain plug - don't leave it loose - as you could forget to tighten it when you are adding oil later on. The anxiety to start up an engine that has been out of the car is so great, that you will have to resist the temptation to rush things. But more on this in another article.
The emptying of the engine sump is similar to the draining of the tank. (Figure 6) shows the underside of the engine with the oil sump plate visible. Remove the drain plug on the bottom of the sump plate in the same manner that you removed the oil tank drain plug. Be careful once again of the hot engine oil. Once the oil is all drained, clean the plug and reinstall it. Don't tighten either of the drain plugs too tightly, as they don't need to be cranked down.
Now, you are ready to jack up the car. I don't usually like to jack up the car before emptying the oil because once the car is up in the air, the engine is at a severe angle, and all of the oil may not drain out. You jack up the car by placing your jack under the engine sump plate. Get a real jack for this task, as the jack that came with the car will not do, and you will also need one later on for removing the engine out of the car.
Make sure that you place a block of wood, or an old rolled up newspaper under the sump plate to avoid damaging it with the jack, as shown in (Figure 7). The newspaper acts as a nice firm cushion, and protects the bottom of the engine, as shown in (Figure 8). I recommend jacking up the car as far as it can go with your jack on the engine, as shown in (Figure 9). Unless you have a really huge jack, you will probably have to place a block of wood under the engine or jack and jack it up even more to achieve the desired ground clearance. You should place your two jack stands under the torsion bar covers, as shown in (Figure 10). The first time that I heard of using these covers to support the car, it didn't seem like an intelligent idea to me, but after talking to many, many people, it seems like these covers are more than strong enough to support the weight of the car.
I feel it necessary to say a little about jack stand safety. Every year, there are a few people who are killed by their cars falling on them. I do not wish to see you be one of them. A rule of thumb that I practice whenever I jack up the car is to check the entire support of the car after you are finished jacking it up. I always try to knock the car off the jack stands by pushing it, shoving it, jumping on it, etc. You should not be able to move the car even a sliver of an inch. If you can, it's not correctly supported. It is better to have the car fall off the jack stands when you are testing it, instead of when you are underneath it. I always use a backup set of jack stands placed underneath the floorpan too. All of these seem to be manufactured in China and other parts of Asia nowadays. Without knocking Asian products, occasionally there are quality problems. I would hate to see a large bubble in the casting of the metal used in my jack stand be the reason I became crushed by my car. My point - use a backup pair of stands just in case. These are also good if you live in earthquake zones like I do.
In order to have the engine's fuel injection system clear the rear of the car, you need to raise the car pretty far off of the ground. I found with the CIS system, you needed to elevate the car 24.5" at the torsion tube covers, which resulted in a total of 32" clearance from the bottom of the rear spoiler to the ground. Of course, these numbers vary depending upon what type of fuel injection you have on your car, and also the ground clearance of the cart or jack you are using. You can always increase the HEIGHT of the car later on, but this is a bit more difficult, because you probably won't be able to jack up the car using the engine, and you may be using your only jack to support the engine. (Figure 7) can give you an indication of how high you need to jack up the car prior to removing the engine.
Once the car is elevated to a good HEIGHT, you can begin working underneath to disconnect everything that you need removed in order to pull the engine. Start by disconnecting the hard metal oil line on the passenger side of the car. There should be a junction towards the right rear of the car, as shown in (Figure 11). The other line connected to this junction is connected to the bottom of the oil tank. Use two adjustable crescent wrenches to loosen this nut up. On my relatively rust-free 1982 911SC, this took a tremendous amount of force to remove, so be prepared. You may need any extra long wrench and/or breaker bar. Be careful not to bend or damage the hard line that runs underneath the engine.
Now, remove the soft rubber line that goes between the oil tank and the oil cooler. This line is usually connected with hose clamps on each end. Make sure that you have a drip pan handy, as there usually is some left over oil in this line that will drip down onto the floor. Carefully inspect the oil line when you remove it, and if it looks old, cracked or worn, then count on replacing it. Make sure that you stuff the oil cooler hole (Figure 12) and the oil tank hole (Figure 13) with a paper towel to soak up any additional left over oil that might seep out.
Now, move to the clutch cable lever arm assembly under the car, as shown in (Figure 14). Start by loosening up the nut that holds and adjusts the clutch cable, as shown in (Figure 15). You should be able to disconnect the clutch cable end and remove the clutch cable out of the way, as shown in (Figure 16). Now, remove the small return spring that helps remove the backlash from the linkage, as shown in (Figure 17). Make sure that you disconnect and remove the spring , because it will most likely get lost. Now, remove the small circlip on the small lever arm, as shown in (Figure 18). Slide this arm off its shaft using a small screwdriver. This is shown in (Figure 19). Once this arm is off, the main arm assembly should be able to be slid off. Beware of the 'U-shaped' clutch arm helper spring, as this is loaded pretty tight, and will spring back when you pull off the arm. The helper spring can only move within a small radius, so you don't have too much chance of getting hurt unless you purposely stick your fingers in there. (Figure 20) shows the entire lever arm assembly being removed. After the entire assembly is removed, the bottom of your transmission should look like (Figure 21).
Now, move to the starter and disconnect the wires that lead back to the engine. There should be a few of them that lead towards the rear of the car, and one or more big ones that go to the front of the car, and to the battery. At this time, it would be a bad idea to have your battery connected, so if you didn't disconnect it previously, go do it now. (Figure 22) and (Figure 23) show the wires that you need to disconnect from the starter. Make sure that you tuck them out of the way.
Move to the rear of the transmission, and you will find a plug for the reverse light switch. Remove the wires that are plugged into the transmission and push them off to the side. (Figure 24) is a bad picture of the area where the plug is located. You might have some trouble getting your fingers in there to remove the wires. Be aware that if you use some pliers to pull on the wires, then you might have to resolder the ends back onto the wires if they pull off.
Now it's time to disconnect the heater hoses from the heat exchangers. No need to remove the exhaust here, as it will come down with the rest of the engine. (Figure 25) shows the heater hose connected, and Figure 26shows it disconnected. Just push them out of the way for now.
An often overlooked step is the disconnection of the shift linkage in the center tunnel. If you don't disconnect the transmission from the link prior to lowering the engine, then you can bend and damage the shift lever in the transmission. You can guess how expensive that is to fix! Start by moving to the inside of the car, and removing the access panel that is located in the center of the car, just behind the two front seats. This panel is shown in (Figure 27). Remove the four screws that hold the panel on, and you should see the shift linkage coupler covered by a rubber boot, as shown in (Figure 28). Pushing the boot aside reveals the shift coupler, shown in (Figure 29) and (Figure 30). Use an 8mm hex key or socket wrench to remove the small cone screw that holds the coupler to the transmission selector shaft. Then, slide the coupler off as shown in (Figure 31). Once the coupler is removed, then your car should resemble (Figure 32).
Now, you are ready to tackle the inside of the engine compartment. Start by removing the A/C compressor from the engine. When you remove the engine, you don't want to have to disconnect the entire A/C system, so the recommended procedure is to push the compressor off to the side of the car. Start disconnecting the compressor by removing the bolts that hold it to the compressor bracket. (Figure 33) shows the mounting bolt in the lower rear corner. (Figure 34) shows the mounting bolt that is located behind the compressor, hidden from view. (Figure 35) shows another mounting bolt and the belt adjustment screw. You need to remove all of these bolts and loosen up the belt tension adjustment bolt. Once the compressor is free, and the belt is loose, you can slide it off of the compressor clutch, as shown in (Figure 36). Make sure that you disconnect the electrical connection to the compressor as shown in (Figure 37). Make sure that you grab a thick terry cloth towel and drape it over the side of the car as shown in (Figure 38). Place the compressor against the towel, and tie it up firmly with a bungee cord or tie down, as shown in (Figure 39). When the compressor is removed, the engine mounting bracket should resemble (Figure 40).
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NY police chief apologizes for 'inflammatory' anti-Muslim film
New York police chief Ray Kelly apologized for what he said was an "inflammatory" film about Muslims that was shown to hundreds of police officers at a training facility.
The film, "The Third Jihad," featured a brief interview with the police commissioner and claimed to portray the threat posed to the United States by radical Islamists.
Following an uproar in New York's Islamic community, Kelly said he sympathized.
"I saw it Tuesday for the first time. I think it's inflammatory," he said in remarks broadcast on NY1 television on Friday.
Kelly was interviewed in 2007 for the film, but says he did not know that it would turn out to be so controversial or that it would be shown to about 1,500 officers during training.
The film was apparently left on in a continuous loop in a room where officers would take breaks during training and was not officially part of any course.
"I don't think there was any ill intent here, but it should not have been shown," Kelly said.
However, Kelly — also feeling pressure after rape allegations this week against his son, a prominent city TV host — dismissed calls from some Muslim organizations for his resignation.
"You don't make everyone happy," he said.
Kelly defended the police department's relations with the Muslim community. However, the scandal over the film follows community anger over media reports that New York police officers have been carrying out secret surveillance of mosques and student groups.


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I've been raiding for a short time in my priest and up till now i've been doing good dps for heroics which i often do now, my gear: ???
As i am told it should allow me to get 3k dps on IF dummy with a rotation of VP DP MB MF SWP yet i cant get past 2.5k :'(
I came to the forums to find some answer as i have searched and cant seem to better myself.


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Someone else has written up one way you can summon it on Mac OSX.
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Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Shortcuts. Press + to add a shortcut. Copy and paste the Ð symbol and define your own shortcut (I use doge$). Then just type your shortcut and it subs the symbol in.
BONUS: If you have your Mac and iPhone linked to iCloud, the shortcuts also work on your Mac.
(Thanks to marfarama for this one)
If you're using the stock-
If you use Swiftkey: Download the Icelandic ("Íslenska") language in Swiftkey, make sure it is enabled, then you can reach "Д by long-
(If you end up with "ð" instead, you need to make sure to hit Shift. Ð is an upper-
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This older Reddit thread may also have useful info on the entire subject.
Site operated by /u/BuxtonTheRed in response to this discussion thread on Reddit. This page will always have a big plain text Ð right near the tippity-
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- n. A Middle English form of woman.
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Eve (a wifman) has been stewing in hell for what the fundalentalist Christians tell us has been 5,000 years for using her female charms to screw (figuratively) Adam while Satan (a man) is the HMFWIC, (Head MF What´s in Charge) of the place so now we know God´s values.
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"Gladiators, it seems, were fat. Consuming a lot of simple carbohydrates, such as barley, and legumes, like beans, was designed for survival in the arena. Packing in the carbs also packed on the pounds. "Gladiators needed subcutaneous fat," Grossschmidt explains. "A fat cushion protects you from cut wounds and shields nerves and blood vessels in a fight." Not only would a lean gladiator have been dead meat, he would have made for a bad show. Surface wounds "look more spectacular," says Grossschmidt. "If I get wounded but just in the fatty layer, I can fight on," he adds. "It doesn't hurt much, and it looks great for the spectators."
Thank you sir, I'll be doing pushups."Never trust a quote you read on the internet" - Abraham Lincoln
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2. What makes people feel good about themselves?
3. What kept Tuggy from telling the true story of his remarkable moment?
4. If Tuggy hadn't decided to tell the truth about his story, what might have happened?
5. What do Fiona and Moose really like about Tuggy?
6. Why didn't Tuggy think his good qualities were so important until Fiona and Moose said so?
7. Have you ever felt the way Tuggy felt? What made you feel that way? What did you say or do?
8. How can it hurt you to compare yourself with other people? How can it help you?
9. What can you do to feel better when you're feeling bad about yourself? What are some things you can say to yourself? What are some things you can do?
10. Think about a time when you were feeling bad about yourself and then felt better. What changed your feelings?
11. What things do we sometimes do or say that might make other people feel bad about themselves?
12. What can you do to help someone you know who's feeling bad about himself or herself?
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1. Ask the children to imagine their self-esteem as a bucket of water. We start out feeling good about ourselves and our buckets are full. Every time someone puts us down, it's like punching a little hole in the bucket, and our self-esteem leaks out. Ask the children to think of ways people punch holes in each other's buckets and ways we can plug up the holes and feel good about ourselves. Make a list and compare it to the one at the top of this column ("How to Appreciate Yourself").
2. Recognize and celebrate children's positive qualities in a variety of ways. Here are some examples:
3. Divide the class into pairs. Each pair develops a skit about two people meeting each other for the first time. One tries to impress the other by telling about his or her accomplishments or possessions. The other talks about the kind of person he or she is and things he or she likes to do. With the large group discuss these two different views of what's important in a person.
4. Give each student a piece of paper. Ask them to write their names at the top and create a design or drawing that says something about who they are. Post the papers on a bulletin board and give everyone time to write positive qualities about their classmates on the individual sheets.
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1. Write about a personal experience you've had that illustrates one of the points listed at the top of this column ("How to Appreciate Yourself").
2. Write about someone you admire. Describe that person's best qualities and why you admire him or her.
3. Imagine you overhear people talking about you. Write about some things you would like them to say about you. What would you not want them to say about you?
4. Write about a real or imaginary person who made up stories or pretended to be something to impress others. First describe what the person did. Then write about what happened as a result.
5. In a daily journal write about different things you've done to help people feel good about themselves.
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2. Look for ways to compliment family members for their good qualities and positive things they did. Then write notes or a journal about how they responded and how you think they felt.
3. Play a "ways to appreciate myself" game with family members. Going around a circle, each person tells about something he or she does in times of self-doubt. It could also be things to say to yourself when you're feeling down or ways to remind yourself of your good qualities.
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Tilly is such a nut, she waltzes around after the boys, all her synapses firing, inviting them to wrestle and cosying up to them when they're asleep. When she's not trying to squeeze herself into and under every conceivable cranny in search of amusement. She has already mastered the plastic donut toy! Last night we slept nose-to-nose.
I haven't taken her to the vet yet because my resources are getting mighty low and honestly, I can't believe nobody is looking for her. A mangy intact adult who needs to see a vet, I don't expect to hear. But a little charmer like this?
Anyone in love yet?
Badger , you're killing me :yell: she's too cute :lovestruck: Good luck Tilly :fingerscr
(I will show this to my coworker , she's almost moved in her new house)
Such a pensive and focussed look she has ~ she must be terribly clever!
YES most definately :lovestruck: but not with Miss Hissy Duffy
:fingerscr for furever home soon
Oh that look - she looks so mischevious... what a sweetie! I hope she finds a home soon!
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SVP Check-er votre PM for this li'l gal :stork-baby:
Oh wow Badger,what a face,so very girlie:lovestruck:
Looks like Tilly might have found a home! :fingerscr:fingerscr:fingerscr
She is stunning. Whereever she ends up living she is going to steal hearts on a daily basis.
[QUOTE=badger;482193]Looks like Tilly might have found a home! :fingerscr:fingerscr:fingerscr[/QUOTE]
woohoo ! :thumbs up :fingerscr please keep us posted !
That's great Badger,you are a kitty-hero,for sure:cat:
Cool another Tilly stray - maybe found a home! Tilly is one of our strays, who is the mom of my Quads, and her sister is Holly. Funny, your Tilly looks a lot like our Holly.
She began as Titi (as in Nefertiti) but Tilly is easier to say. I was also thinking about that old Cat Stevens album Tea for the Tillerman which I loved.
Badger , with all the cats you have rescued so far , you will run out of names soon ! :D
:fingerscr for Tilly and her forever home.
:fingerscr :goodvibes: this works out for Tilly :pray:
[QUOTE=badger;482193]Looks like Tilly might have found a home! :fingerscr:fingerscr:fingerscr[/QUOTE]
She's adorable. :lovestruck: Update please. :fingerscr :goodvibes:
Still just a nibble, I'll keep you posted.
Did the nibble bite yet? :pray: :fingerscr :goodvibes:
Did Tilly get a forever home? :fingerscr :goodvibes:
i have 4 cats
hi i have 4 cats that need homes in kingman , az there cat boxed trained two are babes and one had a deformed chest and one is momma plz help me out there all loveable cats
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Steve Garner, a native of Mobile, Alabama, was graduated with a B.M. in Church Music from William Carey College in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where he studied with Josephine D'Arpa. He holds the M.C.M. and D.M.A. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas, where he studied with Frank Stovall. Dr. Garner has served churches in Georgia and Texas as Minister of Music. Before coming to Ouachita, in 1990, he taught at William Carey College and Dallas Baptist University. From 1990-1996, he served as Chairman of the OBU Dept. of Church Music.
He is an active member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, entering his students on both a state and regional level. As a frequent soloist with the Hot Springs/Arkadelphia Bach Society Chorus, he has appeared for many years as a soloist in Handel's Messiah. He also appeared as a soloist in the Southwest Arkansas Art Council's televised presentation of Messiah. Other oratorio performances include the Bach St. Matthew Passion,Mendelssohn's Elijah, and Haydn's Creation.
Conducted works include the Poulenc Gloria, the Prentice Day of Resurrection, Britten's Noye's Fludde, Mendelssohn's The Conversion of St. Paul, Brahm's Requiem and Handel's Messiah.
He is included in the 1979 edition of Outstanding Young Men in America and is the author of two articles for Creator magazine, and a book-in-progress,Clarence Dickinson, Dean of American Church Music.
A frequent recitalist, he has given recitals at Ouachita in 1992, 1994, 1997, and 1999 and 2004. Other recitals have been given at East Texas Baptist University, Louisiana College, William Carey College, and Dallas Baptist University. In the spring of 2006 he appeared in two of Mozart's oratorio works: his Requiem and the Solemn Verspers of Confession.
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Maropoulos, P. G. and Kotsialos, A. and Bramall, D .G. (2006) 'A theoretical framework for the integration of resource aware planning with logistics for the dynamic validation of aggregate plans within a production network.', CIRP annals., 55 (1). pp. 483-488.
One of the most persistent and potentially far reaching, in terms of industrial benefits, problem in new product development, is the parallel and synchronous design and evaluation of the product, the production processes and the production network. The proposed theoretical framework for collaborative design and production network development is based on the concept of Digital Enterprise Technology (DET) and facilitates the integration of design and resource aware planning with aspects of network design and logistics. The controlling cycle of the framework is the DET-enabled, human centric evaluation of products, plans and network configurations that gives rise to an emergent synthesis environment. Early testing using aerospace products has been very encouraging.
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Evaluation of Hydraulic Conductivity Function in Unsaturated Soils using an Inverse Analysis
Lee, Joonyong ; Han, Jin-Tae ;
Journal of The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers, volume 55, issue 4, 2013, Pages 1~11
Unsaturated hydraulic conductivity function is one of key parameters to solve the flow phenomena in problems of landslide. Prediction models for hydraulic conductivity function related to soil-water retention curve equations in many geotechnical applications have been still used instead of direct measurement of the hydraulic conductivity function since prediction models from soil-water retention curve equations are attractive for their fast and easy use and low cost. However, many researchers found that prediction models for the hydraulic conductivity function can not predict the hydraulic conductivity exactly in comparison with experimental outputs. This research introduced an inverse analysis to evaluate the hydraulic conductivity function corresponding to experimental output from the flow pump system. Optimisation process was carried out to obtain the hydraulic conductivity function. This research showed that the inverse analysis with flow pump system was suitable to assess the hydraulic conductivity in unsaturated soil, and the prediction models for the hydraulic conductivity were led to the significant discrepancy from actual experimental outputs.
Evaluation of Applicability and Hydrologic Parameter Calibration for HSPF Model using Expert System for HSPF
Kim, Sung Min ; Kim, Sang Min ;
Journal of The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers, volume 55, issue 4, 2013, Pages 13~20
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the applicability of the HSPEXP expert system for the calibration of the Hydrological Simulation Program - Fortran (HSPF) for the study watershed. HSPEXP offers advice to the modeler, suggesting parameter changes that might result in better representation of a river basin and provides explanations supporting the recommended parameter changes. The study watershed, Sancheong, is located within the Nakdong River Basin and having the size of
. Input data for the HSPF model were obtained from the landuse map, digital elevation map, meteorological data and others. Water flow data from 2006 to 2008 were used for calibration and from 2009 to 2010 were for validation. Using the HSPEXP expert system, hydrological parameters were adjusted based on total volume, then low flows, storm flows, and finally seasonal flows. For the calibration and validation period, all the HSPEXP model performance criteria were satisfied.
Application of Surface Cover Materials and Soil Amendments for Reduction of Non-Point Source Pollution from Upland Fields
Shin, Min Hwan ; Jang, Jeong Ryeol ; Shin, Hyun Jun ; Kum, Dong Hyuk ; Choi, Yong Hun ; Won, Chul Hee ; Lim, Kyoung Jae ; Choi, Joong Dae ;
Journal of The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers, volume 55, issue 4, 2013, Pages 21~28
The objective of the study was to investigate the effect of rice straw mat, rice straw mat with PAM (Polyacrylamide) and gypsum addition on surface runoff and sediment discharge in field. Six experimental plots of
in size and 3 % in slope prepared on gravelly sandy loam soil were treated with control, rice straw mat cover with gypsum and rice straw mat cover with gypsum and PAM. Radish in Spring and Chinese cabbage in autumn growing seasons were cultivated. Non point source (NPS) pollution discharge was monitored and compared among the treatments. Rainfall of the 10 monitored events ranged from 17.0 mm to 93.5 mm. Runoff coefficient of the events was 0.005~0.239 in control plot, 0~0.176 in rice straw plot with gypsum and 0~0.046 in rice straw mat plot with gypsum and PAM. When compared to the control plot, the runoff amount was reduced by 10.4~100 % (Ave. 60.8) in rice straw plot with gypsum and 80.7~100 % (Ave. 96.7 %) in rice straw mat plot with gypsum and PAM. The reduction of NPS pollution load was 54.6 % for BOD5, 71.5 % for SS, 41.6 % for TN and 61.4 % for T-P in rice straw with gypsum plot and 91.9 % for BOD5, 92.0 % for SS, 88.0 % for TN and 88.5 % for T-P in rice straw mat with gypsum and PAM plot. This research revealed that rice straw mat cover with soil amendments on the soil surface could not only increase the crop yield but also reduce the NPS pollution loads substantially.
Mechanical Properties and Impact Resistance of Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Concrete with Type of Reinforcing Fibers for Precast Concrete
Oh, Ri-On ; Park, Chan Gi ;
Journal of The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers, volume 55, issue 4, 2013, Pages 29~35
The objective of the current study is to evaluate the effects depending on the types of reinforcing fibers being influential in view of mechanical properties and impact resistance of hybrid fiber reinforced concrete (HFRC) for applications to precast concrete structure. Hybrid fibers applied therefor were three types such as PP/MSF (polypropylene fiber+macro synthetic fiber), PVA/MAF (polyvinyl alcohol fiber+MSF) and JUTE/MSF (natural jute fiber+MSF), where the volume fraction of PP, PVA and natural jute was applied with 0.2 %, respectively, while based on 0.05 % volume fraction of MSF. The HFRC was tested for slump, compressive strength, flexural strength and impact resistance. The test result demonstrated that mixture of such hybrid fibers improve compressive strength, flexural strength and impact resistance of concrete. Moreover, it was found that HFRCs to which hydrophilic fibers, i.e. PVA/MSF and JUTE/MSF, were mixed show more improved features that HFRC to which non-hydrophilic fiber, i.e. PP/MSF was mixed. Meanwhile, the finding that PVA/MSF HFRC exhibited better performance than JUTE/MSF HFRC was attributed from the former having higher aspect ratio than that of the latter.
Evaluation of NPS Pollutant Reduction of Rice Straw Mats in Field
Won, Chul-Hee ; Shin, Min-Hwan ; Choi, Yong-Hun ; Lim, Kyoung-Jay ; Han, Young-Han ; Kwon, Jay-Hyouk ; Choi, Joong-Dae ;
Journal of The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers, volume 55, issue 4, 2013, Pages 37~44
We have examined the effect of rice straw mat (RSM) on the reduction of non-point source (NPS) pollution loads at soybean cultivations. The slope of the experimental plot was about 3 %. Monitoring was carried out for four years at conventional tillage (CT) in 2008~2009 years and RSM covered tillage in 2010~2011 years. Thirty-two rainfall events were monitored and analyzed during the study period. During the 2 years of 2008 and 2009, 20 rainfall runoff events were monitored. But in 2010 years, only 2 rainfall runoff events could be monitored. And in 2011 years, 10 rainfall runoff events was monitored. It was because the RSM cover enhanced infiltration and reduce runoff in 2010 and 2011. Average NPS pollution load (organic matters) of the RSM covered field was reduced by 72.1~94.2 % compared to that of CT field. NPS pollution load of TN and TP reduced by 67.5 % and 55.7 %, respectively. Especially, SS pollution load was reduced by 97.3 %. Based on the results, rice straw mat cover was considered as a promising best management practices (BMP) to reduce NPS pollution load. However, it was recommended that the results are limited to the field conditions and the same experiments must be performed on different soil textures, slopes, and crops if it is applied to the development of policies.
Assessment of Irrigation Efficiencies using Smarter Water Management
Nam, Won Ho ; Choi, Jin Yong ; Hong, Eun Mi ; Kim, Jin Taek ;
Journal of The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers, volume 55, issue 4, 2013, Pages 45~53
Efficient water operation and management of an irrigation system plays an important element in the sustainability of irrigated agriculture. An agricultural water is delivered in many open canals of irrigation delivery system by reservoirs. The poor water distribution and management in an irrigation system is a major factor leading to low water efficiency. It is necessary to compare the estimated irrigation demands with the actual water supplies for decision making to maintain the water supply according to demand strategy. Smarter water management, new technologies and improvement of water management system, is essential to solve the problem of water efficiency and availability. In this paper, the irrigation efficiencies according to water delivery performance indicator were measured with automatic water gauge at irrigation canals, and calculated from spatial and temporal distribution of water supply for the lack of planning in water delivery. The analysis of results are obtain an insight into possible improvement methods to develop canal water management policies that enable irrigation planners to optimally manage scarce available water resources.
Uncertainty of Simulated Paddy Rice Yield using LARS-WG Derived Climate Data in the Geumho River Basin, Korea
Nkomozepi, Temba D. ; Chung, Sang-Ok ;
Journal of The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers, volume 55, issue 4, 2013, Pages 55~63
This study investigates the trends and uncertainty of the impacts of climate change on paddy rice production in the Geumho river basin. The Long Ashton Research Station stochastic Weather Generator (LARS-WG) was used to derive future climate data for the Geumho river basin from 15 General Circulation models (GCMs) for 3 Special Report on Emissions Scenarios (SRES) (A2, A1B and B1) included in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 4th assessment report. The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) AquaCrop, a water-driven crop model, was statistically calibrated for the 1982 to 2010 climate. The index of agreement (IoA), prediction efficiency (
), percent bias (PBIAS), root mean square error (RMSE) and a visual technique were used to evaluate the adjusted AquaCrop simulated yield values. The adjusted simulated yields showed RMSE, NSE, IoA and PBIAS of 0.40, 0.26, 0.76 and 0.59 respectively. The 5, 9 and 15 year central moving averages showed
of 0.78, 0.90 and 0.96 respectively after adjustment. AquaCrop was run for the 2020s (2011-2030), 2050s (2046-2065) and 2090s (2080-2099). Climate change projections for Geumho river basin generally indicate a hotter and wetter future climate with maximum increase in the annual temperature of
in the 2090s A1B, as well as maximum increase in the rainfall of 45 % in the 2090s A2. The means (and ranges) of paddy rice yields are projected to increase by 21 % (17-25 %), 34 % (27-42 %) and 43 % (31-54 %) for the 2020s, 2050s and 2090s, respectively. The A1B shows the largest rice yield uncertainty in all time slices with standard deviation of 0.148, 0.189 and
for the 2020s, 2050s and 2090s, respectively.
Physical·Mechanical and Temperature Properties of Fiber Reinforced Porous Green Roof Hwang-toh Concrete
Oh, Ri On ; Kim, Chun Soo ; Kim, Hwang Hee ; Jeon, Ji Hong ; Kwon, Wan Sig ; Park, Chan Gi ;
Journal of The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers, volume 55, issue 4, 2013, Pages 65~72
The physical, mechanical, water purification and temperature properties of fiber reinforced porous hwang-toh green roof concrete have been evaluated in this study. The effect of the depending on replacement ratio of blast furnace slag to cement was investigated such that the replacement ratio is varied to 0 % and 30 %. Also, the replacement ratios of hwang-toh were 0, 20 and 30 %. The polyvinyl alcohol fiber was used for the reinforcing fiber. A series of pH test, unit weight, void ratio, compressive strength, after purification and variation of temperature test have been performed to evaluate the performance, water purification effect and temperature properties of the fiber reinforced porous hwang-toh green roof concrete. The test results indicate that the physical and mechanical properties of fiber reinforced porous hwang-toh green roof concrete is affected by the replacement ratio of the blast furnace slag and hwang-toh contents. Results of purifying water showed that the water purification effect of porous hwang-toh green roof concrete is about 40 %. Also, the temperature properties test results indicate the green roof blocks using fiber reinforced porous hwang-toh green roof concrete have insulation and temperature reduction effect.
Flood Risk Assessment Based on Bias-Corrected RCP Scenarios with Quantile Mapping at a Si-Gun Level
Park, Jihoon ; Kang, Moon Seong ; Song, Inhong ;
Journal of The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers, volume 55, issue 4, 2013, Pages 73~82
The main objective of this study was to evaluate Representative Concentration Pathways (RCP) scenarios-based flood risk at a Si-Gun level. A bias correction using a quantile mapping method with the Generalized Extreme Value (GEV) distribution was performed to correct future precipitation data provided by the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA). A series of proxy variables including CN80 (Number of days over 80 mm) and CX3h (Maximum precipitation during 3-hr) etc. were used to carry out flood risk assessment. Indicators were normalized by a Z-score method and weighted by factors estimated by principal component analysis (PCA). Flood risk evaluation was conducted for the four different time periods, i.e. 1990s, 2025s, 2055s, and 2085s, which correspond to 1976~2005, 2011~2040, 2041~2070, and 2071~2100. The average flood risk indices based on RCP4.5 scenario were 0.08, 0.16, 0.22, and 0.13 for the corresponding periods in the order of time, which increased steadily up to 2055s period and decreased. The average indices based on RCP8.5 scenario were 0.08, 0.23, 0.11, and 0.21, which decreased in the 2055s period and then increased again. Considering the average index during entire period of the future, RCP8.5 scenario resulted in greater risk than RCP4.5 scenario.
Analysis of Flood Control Effects of Heightening of Agricultural Reservoir Dam
Lee, Gwan Jae ; Park, Ki Wook ; Jung, Young Hun ; Jung, In Kyun ; Jung, Kwang Wook ; Jeon, Ji Hong ; Lee, Ji Min ; Lim, Kyoung Jae ;
Journal of The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers, volume 55, issue 4, 2013, Pages 83~93
Annual average precipitation of Korea is 1,277 mm and around 2/3 of annual precipitation and 74 % of available water resources occurred during monsoon period. In recent years, many agricultural reservoirs have been heightened to increase flood control capacity, reduce flooding damage at downstream areas, and provide sustainable environmental flow during drought period. Thus in this study, the flood control effects of heightening of reservoir banks were simulated with HEC-ResSim and HEC-RAS models. These modes were applied to Bonghak reservoir and it was found that flood control effects were 3~4.5 % with 7 -m heightening. Also, with proper operation (1 m lower of full water level) of reservoir right before the monsoon period, flooding at downstream could be prevented even with design storm of 80 -year recurrence interval. As shown in this study, heightening of agricultural reservoir provides positive effects in flood control and flood damage reduction.
Uncertainty in Regional Climate Change Impact Assessment using Bias-Correction Technique for Future Climate Scenarios
Hwang, Syewoon ; Her, Young Gu ; Chang, Seungwoo ;
Journal of The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers, volume 55, issue 4, 2013, Pages 95~106
It is now generally known that dynamical climate modeling outputs include systematic biases in reproducing the properties of atmospheric variables such as, preciptation and temerature. There is thus, general consensus among the researchers about the need of bias-correction process prior to using climate model results especially for hydrologic applications. Among the number of bias-correction methods, distribution (e.g., cumulative distribution fuction, CDF) mapping based approach has been evaluated as one of the skillful techniques. This study investigates the uncertainty of using various CDF mapping-based methods for bias-correciton in assessing regional climate change Impacts. Two different dynamicailly-downscaled Global Circulation Model results (CCSM and GFDL under ARES4 A2 scenario) using Regional Spectial Model for retrospective peiod (1969-2000) and future period (2039-2069) were collected over the west central Florida. Total 12 possible methods (i.e., 3 for developing distribution by each of 4 for estimating biases in future projections) were examined and the variations among the results using different methods were evaluated in various ways. The results for daily temperature showed that while mean and standard deviation of Tmax and Tmin has relatively small variation among the bias-correction methods, monthly maximum values showed as significant variation (~2`C) as the mean differences between the retrospective simulations and future projections. The accuracy of raw preciptiation predictions was much worse than temerature and bias-corrected results appreared to be more significantly influenced by the methodologies. Furthermore the uncertainty of bias-correction was found to be relevant to the performance of climate model (i.e., CCSM results which showed relatively worse accuracy showed larger variation among the bias-correction methods). Concludingly bias-correction methodology is an important sourse of uncertainty among other processes that may be required for cliamte change impact assessment. This study underscores the need to carefully select a bias-correction method and that the approach for any given analysis should depend on the research question being asked.
The Impacts of Operational Conditions on Charcoal Syngas Generation using a Modeling Approach
Wang, Long ; Hong, Seong Gug ;
Journal of The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers, volume 55, issue 4, 2013, Pages 107~119
Analysis of Sediment Reductions Effects of VFS Systems for the General Characteristics of Uplands in Korea
Seo, Jeong-Hoon ; Choi, Kyung-Sook ;
Journal of The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers, volume 55, issue 4, 2013, Pages 121~131
This study focused on the sediment reduction effects of VFS (vegetative filter strip) systems for the general characteristics of uplands in Korea. General conditions of upland fields were investigated through national scales of annual agricultural statistics. 7-15 % of slope with loam soil was the dominant types of uplands, and the hydrologic soil group feature usually belong to Type B. The common sizes of uplands were bigger than 0.1 ha and less than 0.2 ha, and 86.2 % of them account for less than 1.0 ha. With this information, 0.1 ha, 0.5 ha, and 1.0 ha of uplands with various shapes and 7-15 % of slopes were considered for the VFS system simulations. 20 mm, 40 mm, and 100 mm of daily precipitation were applied. As a result, the trapping efficiencies of VFS systems were obtained 37.4~100 % for 7 % slope and 18.1~98.0 % for 15 % slope of the less than 1.0ha of uplands. As rainfall increased, sediment loads also increased with slope and slope length increase. Also as size and slope of uplands and slope length increased with VFS length decrease, the trapping efficiency decreased for the same amount of rainfall. The optimum lengths of VFS systems for the givien upland conditions were suggested based on the modelling results with condition of VFS length less than 20 % of upland areas.
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