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Series III Blues Junior: What's Different?
Back on September 1, 2010, when the Blues Junior Series III was introduced, I went to Guitar Center and bought the first one they'd been shipped. I promptly took it home and had in pieces on my bench. Fender claims a bunch of improvements, specifically:
- Black panel with white letters, reversed so it's right-side up when the amp is behind you
- Screw-on knobs
- Rattle-reducing retainer for EL84 output tubes
- New "Lightning Bolt" speaker
- "Sparkle" mod
- Dog-bone rubber handle.
Black/reversed panel? Don't care.
The screw-on knobs are a slight improvement, but the cheesy pots are still soldered to the board. The pots and shafts are protected by the same bushings as found on some old Bronco amps and other low-end designs from the early 1990s.
It's no better than the old knob on the left, but it makes it worlds easier for Fender and owners to use whatever color knobs they want.
The rattle-reducing retainer?
They stuck a pair of rubber bushings into the half-inch holes at the top of the retainer. I tried this some years back; didn't find a compelling reason to make it standard. It probably helps a little.
The new rubber handle is more comfortable in your hand and comes up higher, so your knuckles don't scrape on the Tolex.
Those are mostly cosmetic changes. I don't give a hoot about cosmetics, just tone.
Sparkle or ice pick?
The "sparkle mod" is the big change. All they did was remove capacitor C10, replacing it with a jumper, and remove capacitor C9 entirely. There's some history to C10, going all the way back to the original green board Blues Junior. The green board reverb was positioned after the master volume, which turned out to be a bad idea–any hum or noise in the reverb went into the output stage full blast. The input and output were separated by a resistor and a capacitor.
When Fender revised the reverb circuit and switched to the cream board they moved the reverb pickup and insertion points before the master volume. It improved the performance because the reverb changes proportionally with everything else when you change the master volume. Reverb hum and noise get relegated to the noise floor–a big improvement. They used an existing 470K resistor to separate the input and output, but left the resistor and capacitor from the green board in place after the master volume to keep the overall tone the same. The capacitor became C10 on the cream board.
The series III is the same cream board, but Fender realized that the capacitor was slightly limiting both the amount of signal and the frequency range going into the output stage, so they replaced it with a jumper wire. Actually, this mod has been floating around for a while. There's a mention of it somewhere in the comments on one of these pages and it seems to be popular with some of my European customers.
C9 is a voicing cap. It knocks off a bunch of high frequencies by bleeding them to ground. In the early days of green board mods, I used to make it switchable, between the stock 1500pF and 300pF. The 300pF let many more highs through and gave the amp noticeably more "sizzle." I never thought that the cream board needed this mod, since it was brighter overall. Fender evidently thought differently, and did away with the cap completely. So if your Series III has too much zing and sizzle, you could always tone it down by adding anywhere from 300 to the original 1500pF.
How does it sound? Sparkly! Kind of Twin-ish, brighter. If you've always thought that the cream board Blues Junior was too bright, you're going to hate the Series III. There's more snap, more crisp response than the previous cream board. Most people will agree that the amp sounds more Fender-y. Treble settings over 7 or 8 with single-coils can be painful, however. I'd bet, though, that humbucker players who found the BJr muddy will appreciate the brightness.
To sparkle or not to sparkle
But it's still the cream board at heart. The coupling capacitors are still wimpy and the tone stack is still lame. Fender also went to lower-grade coupling caps in the preamp, although there is probably no audible effect. Of the two capacitor mods, replacing C10 with a jumper adds a small, just-audible roundness and bottom-end warmth to the tone. With the modded Billm tone stack, replacing it isn't really necessary because the amp adds prodigious amounts of bass and expands the range of mids from none (less than stock) to more than stock. But jumpering C10 doesn't hurt a thing. I'd do it to any cream board Blues Junior.
Removing or clipping C9 is another matter altogether. It's the "sparkle" in the sparkle mod. With single coils, I just don't like the sound of the amp without some amount of high treble roll-off.
The Series III benefits from the same mods as the cream board. Indeed, the enhanced bass from the modified tone stack balances out the amp's brightness. I'm tempted to add a "taming" cap for C9.
What about that new Lightning Bolt speaker? Overall, I'd say it's an improvement. The fizzy highs of the old gold label Special Design are gone, but the speaker is plenty bright. The bass is tight, a bit better defined than the gold label. It's well balanced top to bottom, but the bottom isn't very deep. I didn't have an Eminence Red White and Blues on hand to compare, but the Lightning Bolt sounds rather similar. That isn't a good thing for the Blues Junior. I A/B'd it against the gold label and against my trusty Swamp Thang. The Swamp Thang is the speaker the Series III deserves: full, round bass and moderate highs.
For my part, I'm glad that all of my mods still work for the Series III.
You'll have to decide for yourself whether you want to jumper C10 on your cream board BJr. If it's the only mod you do, I don't think you'll hear much difference. In conjunction with the basic mods, it adds a bit of useful roundness and fullness to the amp.
Other Changes:
The first power supply resistor is now up in the air for ventilation (and not charring the board if it burns), along with the second power supply resistor. Both are supported by little fiberglass tubes or insulation over the leads.
The hum balance resistors on the filament line are now larger, 2- or 3-watt resistors. They no longer fit flush on the board, so they're angled up in the air, with fiberglass sleeves over the exposed leads. Even though the circuit board now bears a 2010 copyright date, I haven't found any other changes yet.
The pilot light is still an LED, but now the lens is a faceted red jewel instead of the little lens. The jewel is not interchangeable. It and the bezel are one piece. Although it's held to the chassis by a nut, there are no commercially available jewels in other colors that fit. Even if you were to change it, you'd have to change the color of the LED too. Red shows up as a dim purple through a blue jewel, for instance.


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Cresson, Pa. – Mount Aloysius College Nursing student, Stacie Griffiths, a mother of two children—six and three—saw life change in an instant on Monday, November 11, 2013. Driving her pickup truck north on Route 219 towards home, she and her two children were struck head-on by a motorist traveling the wrong way. The collision also involved a third vehicle.
The two children sustained only minor injuries. The driver of the third vehicle was treated and released at a local hospital. Tragically, the driver of the errant car died.
When Stacie Griffiths eventually regained consciousness she was in the ICU at Johnstown's Conemaugh Medical Center. Her first words to her husband were, "Are the kids ok?" Her second words were, "I need you to get my nursing books. I have to keep up."
You hear that nurses are special people. Well so too are nursing students, especially Mount Aloysius College nursing students.
With Christmas coming, Stacie's professors and fellow nursing students thought about the two Griffiths children and what a spare Christmas they might have with mom recovering from very severe injuries. The group, fueled no doubt by the Mercy spirit, went into overdrive to make sure the Ebensburg Griffiths has a warm and generous Christmas. They dedicated the decorating of the campus Christmas Tree— known traditionally as "The tree of healing, hope, and inspiration"—in front of the iconic Main Building to Stacie and her family.
And—oh by the way—the weather did not cooperate.
Children's sizes were researched and the team hit the nearby malls with delightful motivation. And as they were festooning a Christmas tree directly in front of the iconic Main Building at Mount Aloysius College, the sky opened. They figured it must be heavenly tears of yuletide joy and were not deterred at all.
Needless to say the Griffiths family was warmed by the thoughts, prayers and gifts of their beloved fellow nursing students and by the Mount Aloysius College community. And Stacie Griffiths is keeping abreast with her nursing studies. She's expected back in class this fall.


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Goring student 16-year-old Curtis Lavender takes on the role of Newcomer in the Brighton Theatre Group's production of the hit Broadway and West End musical Avenue Q.
Curtis, who is currently studying mathematics and double music at the Sir Robert Woodard Academy, joins the show, which features a cast of wacky puppets, accompanied at all times by their human minders.
Also taking part is Sarah Milner who lives in Shoreham and who recently played lead violin in the orchestra for Les Miserables at the Brighton Dome. She returns to the stage for her latest role as Bad News Bear.
The show runs at Brighton & Hove's The Old Market from Tuesday-Saturday, February 11-15.
With direction from Nathan Potter and musical direction by Simon Gray and his live band, Avenue Q was originally dreamt up as a pastiche of Sesame Street and The Muppet Show by creators Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx.
The musical tells the story of Princeton (played by Edd Berridge), an English graduate with no purpose in his life who finds himself in an 'outer-outer' New York borough where he meets a whole host of colourful characters including kindergarten teaching assistant Kate Monster (Sarah Edinburgh), Republican banker Rod (Gary Lynn), slacker Nicky (Jamie Collins), comedian Brian (James Donougher) and Japanese therapist Christmas Eve (Elsie Lovelock-Edgar).
Themes of inadequacy, lack of purpose and disillusionment with life are all featured in the original songs, including It Sucks To Be Me, Purpose and I Wish I Could Go Back To College.
Show spokesman Chris English aid: "Avenue Q The Musical is the result of a wonderful collaboration between Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx. The pair began writing Avenue Q in 1999, thinking that their idea would make for a great TV series.
"Three years later it opened off-Broadway, and after extending four times at the Vineyard Theatre following rave reviews and to the delight of all involved, the show went on to beat favourite Wicked to win three of the top 2004 Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Original Score of a Musical and Best Book of a Musical."
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Top fantasy baseball prospects: NL - 1-5
By Keith Hernandez
Young players have become more prominent in Major League Baseball. Properly valuing farm players' talents, timetables and opportunities will help rotisserie and head-to-head managers win their fantasy baseball leagues.
1. Oscar Taveras, OF, St. Louis Cardinals
Taveras was signed by the Red Birds as a non-drafted free agent out of the Dominican Republic in November of 2008. He has hit over .300 in every minor league season except his rookie voyage in 2009. Taveras posted a triple slash line of .321/.380/.572 with 23 home runs, 94 RBIs and 10 stolen bags in 531 plate appearances at Double-A Springfield last season.
For as aggressive a hitter as he is, Taveras surprisingly has great plate discipline and strike zone judgment. He attacks pitches ferociously within the zone and is very tough to strike out (just 56 K's in 477 at-bats in 2012). He makes a ton of contact from the left side, thanks to excellent hand-eye coordination and quick, strong hands. He can hit for both power and average and has solid enough wheels to become a 20-stolen base threat.
St. Louis knows they have something special in this 20-year-old, and they're treating him accordingly in spring camp. He's perhaps the most major league-ready hitting prospect in the National League. The Cardinals will probably play it cautious and start him at Class AAA since their outfield is set with Matt Holliday, Jon Jay and Carlos Beltran. However, Holliday and Beltran have had their fair share of injury problems, so Taveras could be up as soon as somebody goes down. He can play all three outfield positions, too, making him even more valuable. Taveras should be playing consistently in the majors by the end of the year, and there aren't many players that have the power and BA upside that he possesses.
2. Jose Fernandez, SP, Miami Marlins
Fernandez, who will turn 21 this summer, was taken with the 14th overall selection in the 2011 Free Agent Amateur Draft. He might have been the most dazzling minor league hurler last year when he went 14-1 with a 1.75 ERA, 158 strikeouts and only 35 free passes in 134 innings (25 starts) between Single-A Greensboro and High Single-A Jupiter.
One of the first things you notice about Fernandez is the strong lower half of his 6-foot-3, 215-pound frame. It allows him to reach the high 90s with his fastball, which possesses serious late movement. He'll probably rise quickly through the minors because he adds a sharp, late-biting slider, a slow curveball and a changeup. For a pitcher his age, the way he attacks and challenges hitters is encouraging. It's also kept his BB/9 ratio down at 2.5 in two years in the minors. Fernandez's changeup needs some work, but he has time to do that in the upper minor league levels.
Fernandez was already reassigned to minor league camp this spring. Scouts and evaluators are very high on him, but the fact remains that he hasn't pitched above Class A yet. It would be tempting for the Fish to bring him up to the major league level after their fire sale last winter, but they'll probably be patient as they rebuild. It's entirely possible he'll show his face in the majors later this year depending on how he fares down on the farm, but 2014 is a better bet to see him, perhaps full time.
3. Shelby Miller, SP, St. Louis Cardinals
Miller came out of the first round (19th overall) to the Cardinals in 2009. He went 11-6 with a 2.77 ERA and 170 K's in just 139 2/3 innings with High Single-A Palm Beach and Double-A Springfield in 2011. A rough start to 2012 with Triple-A Memphis set him back a tad, but a second half growth in dominance and control put him back on the fast track. He finished with 160 punchouts in 136 2/3 frames and was called up to St. Louis, where he got the win in his lone start.
The 22-year-old northpaw is very athletic and can add strength to his 6-foot-3, 215-pound frame down the line. He has a an elite fastball-curveball combination that can get major league hitters out now. He's extremely smooth and balanced in his delivery, making his mid-90s fastball tough to square up with late movement added. His hard-biting curve misses bats with frequency, and the addition of a changeup makes him a true power pitcher with heaps of K upside. If everything goes right, he's the Red Birds' future ace of the staff.
The Cardinals haven't decided what they're doing with Miller just yet, but from all indications, he seems to have a slight lead over Joe Kelly for the No. 5 rotation spot. One more impressive spring outing would probably seal it for Miller. If for some reason he loses the job to Kelly, Miller will probably be up contributing to the rotation before long this year. He's a no-brainer addition in keeper leagues and is worth a late-rounds investment in mixed leagues because of his enticing, high-K upside.
4. Zack Wheeler, SP, New York Mets
The San Francisco Giants took Wheeler sixth overall in the 2009 draft and eventually traded him to the Mets in the package for Carlos Beltran at the trade deadline in 2011. The soon-to-be 23-year-old split 2012 with Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Buffalo, where he went a combined 12-8 with a 3.26 ERA and 148 strikeouts in 149 innings (25 starts).
At 6-foot-4, 185 pounds, Wheeler generates easy mid-90s heaters and can occasionally touch the high 90s when he dials it up. His fastball has late movement, and he mixes in a hard-biting slider and average changeup to fool hitters. Easily repeatable mechanics have allowed him to consistently throw hard without much effort. If his changeup can improve even slightly, Wheeler has the ability to be the future ace for the Mets. His body should fill out some, too, giving him more durability as he adds innings to his right arm.
Wheeler was ticketed to start the year down on the farm even before he suffered an oblique injury this spring. However, we'll see him soon; New York is expected to promote him sometime this summer, and they're likening his ascent to the majors to that of Matt Harvey's journey a year ago. New York isn't expected to contend for the division this year, but when Wheeler is ready, they won't hold him down for long. His confidence and poise on the mound in camp show he's not far off from making an impact on the biggest stage.
5. Travis d'Arnaud, C, New York Mets
D'Arnaud, 24, was initially property of the Philadelphia Phillies when they took him 37th overall in the 2007 draft. He has had the pleasure of twice being traded in deals involving Cy Young winners; once for Roy Halladay and this past winter for R.A. Dickey. D'Arnaud was having a fine season with Triple-A Las Vegas, affiliate of the Blue Jays, last year (.333/.380/.595 with 16 home runs in 279 at-bats) before suffering a knee injury.
It's tough to find catchers who make consistent contact and can hit for average, but d'Arnaud is in the minority. He has quick hands and excellent bat speed, which help him make contact often. He also uses the entire field and can be a 20-homer backstop over a full season. D'Arnaud is athletic and agile on defense, even at 6-foot-2, 195 pounds. He has decent speed for a catcher, too, although he probably won't be seen attempting thefts too often.
The Metropolitans traded for d'Arnaud knowing that he'd be their catcher of the future. He's still learning how to call games efficiently, and his defense could use a little work, but his bat is very close to major league-ready. New York will likely start him down on the farm, but with only John Buck and Anthony Recker ahead of him, d'Arnaud will be catching at Citi Field in 2013. He'll be more of an NL-only commodity this year, but expect him to be in play in mixed universes in 2014 when he'll be the unquestioned starting catcher in Flushing.
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As the OECD celebrates its 10th Rural Conference this edition will look at the next steps for the OECD Rural Policy Programme and consider the direction for future work.
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Wage stagnation and rising inequality are putting pressure on many American households. Facilitating movement up the career ladder and shoring up wages at the bottom of the pay ladder are policy priorities.
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Seven years after the global financial crisis, lending to US small businesses is still below the precrisis levels and credit conditions remain tight for many of these firms. A more diversified set of options for SME financing should continue to be pursued to support long-term investment and reverse the trend decline in the number of start-ups.
Mr. Gurría attended the Spring meetings of the World Bank Group, IMF and G20 Finance Ministers, and held meetings with high-level officials from the US and other countries. He delivered remarks at various events and also presented the report Pensions at a Glance: Latin America and Caribbean as well as the 2015 OECD SME Scoreboard.
In his speech delivered at the Brookings Institute, OECD Secretary-General Gurría explains that OECD's numbers tell a clear-cut story of how our traditional economic growth agenda has neglected inclusiveness. Yet to begin to tackle this problem, we have to understand that inequality is not just about money. It touches every area of people's lives.
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This chapter aims to assess the degree of fragmentation in the metropolitan governance in Chicago (Illinois), United States and its impact on transport and land-use planning, and to identify possible avenues for reform.
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This country note from Going for Growth 2015 for the United States identifies and assesses progress made on key reforms to boost long-term growth, improve competitiveness and productivity and create jobs.
Since the last IEA review of the United States was published in 2008, the country's energy policy landscape has fundamentally changed. In many aspects there have been significant improvements, and the country is in a strong position to deliver a reliable, affordable and environmentally sustainable energy system.
The most obvious change has been the renaissance of oil and gas production: the growth in unconventional gas production, alongside increased output of light tight oil, is making a substantial contribution to economic activity and competitiveness. Conversely, the expansion in energy production is also raising unease on environmental and safety grounds, concerns which must be addressed appropriately.
The U.S. natural gas boom has resulted in stable wholesale electricity prices, lower greenhouse gas emissions and greater system flexibility. The electricity system, however, is in need of significant investment if the country is to meet demand growth forecasts and strengthen its resilience to climate change. Renewable energy production is growing but the durability of federal tax incentives remains a persistent uncertainty.
At policy level, a number of strategic initiatives have created a new policy framework over the past six years. Among them, the Climate Action Plan has the potential to guide the U.S. economy away from its reliance on fossil fuels and towards a more sustainable energy system.
This review analyses the energy policy challenges facing the United States and provides recommendations for further policy improvements. It is intended to help guide the country towards a more secure, sustainable and affordable energy future.


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At A Glance: 2012 Nissan NV
The 2012 Nissan NV (Nissan Van) marks Nissan's first entry into the commercial vehicle market in the United States. Scheduled to launch in spring 2011, the Nissan NV is available in three models, NV1500, NV2500 HD and NV3500 HD, and in two roof configurations - Standard Roof and High Roof. The NV is the first commercial van to offer rugged body-on-frame construction combined with a High Roof, offering most users the ability to walk, stand and work in the cargo area.
The NV's rugged, masculine design combines a full-length hood with access to the engine for service and maintenance, along with signature Nissan styling cues such as large headlights and vertical grille. The broad bodysides project a serious commercial vehicle appearance and provide ample room for company logos and advertising messages. The tall, wide doors offer easy access to the cargo area.
Inside the cab is a roomy comfortable interior with wide, supportive seating and an expansive instrument panel. The passenger seat includes a segment-exclusive fold-down feature, providing a convenient worktable. An available lockable center console offers innovative storage compartments and space to hold binders, hanging file folders and a laptop computer. Other convenient storage spaces include a wide overhead console (available with High Roof models), underseat storage drawers (NV2500 HD and NV3500 HD models) and large door pockets.
The NV also provides exceptional utility, thanks to a long, wide cargo floor, square-top wheelwell housings and nearly vertical sidewalls. Along with maximizing cargo space, the sidewalls accommodate aftermarket storage systems without excessive modification. The cargo area also features a full-length inner panel to prevent cargo from denting the vehicle's outer skin (SV models). There are also multiple integrated reinforced attachment points for mounting cargo customization equipment.
Powering the rear-wheel drive Nissan NV is a choice of two powerful yet fuel-efficient engines - a 4.0-liter V6 and 5.6-liter V8. Both are mated to a standard 5-speed automatic transmission.
Highlights of the 2012 Nissan NV commercial van include:
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- Body-on-frame construction
- Choice of Standard Roof or High Roof body
- Strong masculine styling with iconic Nissan signature front end design
- Long hood for easy engine compartment access and serviceability
- Large side panels for advertising or business signage
- Large, wide-opening front and rear doors, sliding passenger-side door
- Standard Roof models fit in most garages and fast food/bank drive-through lanes and car washes
- Integrated roof attachment points for durable installation of roof mounted ladder and utility racks
- High Roof models provide easy cargo area ingress and egress, comfortable walk-through and stand up capability
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- Front engine/rear-wheel drive
- 4.0-liter 24-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy V6 rated at 261 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque
- 5.6-liter 32-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy V8 rated at 317 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of torque
- Standard 5-speed automatic transmission
- Independent front suspension with stabilizer bar, solid rear axle with leaf springs and stabilizer bar
- Engine-speed-sensitive hydraulic re-circulating ball steering system
- Heavy-duty 4-wheel disc brakes with 14.30inch front/14.1-inch rear rotors and 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- 17-inch steel wheels and LT245/70R17 all-season tires
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- Simple, flexible layout designed to meet multiple customer requirements
- Ample legroom and foot room
- Comfortable, durable front seats with range of adjusts, available lumbar support
- Heavy-duty fabrics and materials, water repellent fabric on main seating surfaces and built in seat bolster durability patch to resist wear
- Fold-down passenger seatback with one-hand operation, serves as mobile worktable
- Available lockable center console with business card holder and room for mobile phone chargers, letter size files, laptop computer; laptop computer/mobile phone charger outlet inside center console; console lid slides forward to provide work surface for laptop or paperwork
- Available four cupholders, instrument panel storage compartments
- Available overhead console (High Roof models) with room for gloves, legal-size binder, system books, safety glasses
- Large door pockets with room for flashlights, legal-size binder, 1-liter bottle
- Large cargo floor, square-top wheelwells
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By Ryan Maquiñana
Former WBO junior featherweight champion Daniel Ponce de Leon signed a managerial contract with Espinoza Boxing this afternoon.
"Frank is a good manager, and we had been talking a while about signing," Ponce de Leon (41-4, 34 KOs) said, his words translated from Spanish. "We have a plan lined up to get back to fighting for a world title."
The explosive puncher from Ciudad Cuauhtemoc, Chihuahua, Mexico, made seven defenses of his title before Juan Manuel Lopez ended his reign in 2008.
Since that time, he won seven bouts in a row before a current two-fight stretch that saw him lose twice on HBO this year—the first to Adrien Broner via competitive decision in March, and the other to Yuriorkis Gamboa last month by technical decision.
"I think featherweight is my best weight right now," Ponce de Leon said. "I'd like to fight [WBC champ] Jhonny Gonzalez or [WBO champ Orlando] Salido ultimately. I've been working hard on my boxing skills, but I know I can still knock people out."
Now residing in the Southern California city of Huntington Park, Ponce de Leon has looked to Frank Espinoza Sr. and Jr. to steer him back to his winning ways.
"He's going to be fighting in January in Mexico," Espinoza Jr. said. "The date and venue haven't been finalized, but we'll have something soon."
The Espinozas, renowned for their work with Israel Vazquez and more recently, IBF bantamweight champion Abner Mares, were impressed with Ponce de Leon's outings this year despite their respective outcomes.
"It was a close fight, but I actually had him beating Broner," Espinoza Sr. said. "When he fought Gamboa, he just fought a great fighter but he still hung in there. We have to get him back on the right track with a couple wins, but we have great chemistry, we're glad to have him board and get him going toward another world title."
Espinoza Sr. confirmed that Ponce de Leon will remain at 126 pounds.
"Yes, we're looking at him fighting at featherweight," he said. "If Jhonny Gonzalez is still world champion when we get back up there, then we'd love to look at that. We're looking at Billy Dib, the IBF champion, and even Salido. I think we're going a long way. I think you'll be hearing a lot from Daniel soon."
Ponce de Leon, who is promoted by Golden Boy, joins an active managerial stable with a combined record of 110-2-3 (70 KOs), and he is anxious to get back in the ring and prove his new handlers proud.
"I'm happy with my decision and I'm looking for bigger and better fights in the future," the fighter said.
Ryan Maquiñana is the boxing correspondent at Comcast SportsNet Bay Area, a member of the Boxing Writers Association of America, and Ring Magazine's Ratings Advisory Panel. E-mail him at [email protected], check out his blog at www.maqdown.com or follow him on Twitter: @RMaq28.


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Star Tribune. April 12, 2012
Progress on NOC's divestment campaign!
Bank charges are only one criterion for the district's choice of bankers. District policy also requires that a bank be a local taxpayer, make social and economic contributions to the community, be capable of managing the district's cash flow, and have satisfactory deposit security, liquidity, and yields. Doty said he did not consider banking policies on foreclosure in his review.
Which banks get the district's payroll business depends on that combination of factors, but Doty listed TCF Bank and Bremer Bank as examples of local banks big enough to compete for the district's payroll business. Doty said he wants the district to select the district's next payroll bank by July 1, and then consider whether to open the non-payroll banking to competition.
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Racial Disparities in Police 'Stingray' Surveillance, Mapped by George Joseph.
From the post:
Louise Goldsberry, a Florida nurse, was washing dishes when she looked outside her window and saw a man pointing a gun at her face. Goldsberry screamed, dropped to the floor, and crawled to her bedroom to get her revolver. A standoff ensued with the gunman—who turned out to be an agent with the U.S. Marshals' fugitive division.
Goldsberry, who had no connection to a suspect that police were looking for, eventually surrendered and was later released. Police claimed that they raided her apartment because they had a "tip" about the apartment complex. But, according to Slate, the reason the "tip" was so broad was because the police had obtained only the approximate location of the suspect's phone—using a "Stingray" phone tracker, a little-understood surveillance device that has quietly spread from the world of national security into that of domestic law enforcement.
Goldsberry's story illustrates a potential harm of Stingrays not often considered: increased police contact for people who get caught in the wide dragnets of these interceptions. To get a sense of the scope of this surveillance, CityLab mapped police data from three major cities across the U.S., and found that this burden is not shared equally.
How not equally?
Baltimore, Maryland.
The map at Joseph's post is interactive, along with maps for Tallahassee, Florida and Milwaukee, Minnesota.
I oppose government surveillance overall but am curious, is Stingray usage a concern of technology/privacy advocates or is there a broader base for opposing it?
Consider the following facts gathered by Bill Quigley:
Were you shocked at the disruption in Baltimore? What is more shocking is daily life in Baltimore, a city of 622,000 which is 63 percent African American. Here are ten numbers that tell some of the story.
One. Blacks in Baltimore are more than 5.6 times more likely to be arrested for possession of marijuana than whites even though marijuana use among the races is similar. In fact, Baltimore county has the fifth highest arrest rate for marijuana possessions in the USA.
Two. Over $5.7 million has been paid out by Baltimore since 2011 in over 100 police brutality lawsuits. Victims of severe police brutality were mostly people of color and included a pregnant woman, a 65 year old church deacon, children, and an 87 year old grandmother.
Three. White babies born in Baltimore have six more years of life expectancy than African American babies in the city.
Four. African Americans in Baltimore are eight times more likely to die from complications of HIV/AIDS than whites and twice as likely to die from diabetes related causes as whites.
Five. Unemployment is 8.4 percent city wide. Most estimates place the unemployment in the African American community at double that of the white community. The national rate of unemployment for whites is 4.7 percent, for blacks it is 10.1.
Six.African American babies in Baltimore are nine times more likely to die before age one than white infants in the city.
Seven. There is a twenty year difference in life expectancy between those who live in the most affluent neighborhood in Baltimore versus those who live six miles away in the most impoverished.
Eight. 148,000 people, or 23.8 percent of the people in Baltimore, live below the official poverty level.
Nine. 56.4 percent of Baltimore students graduate from high school. The national rate is about 80 percent.
Ten. 92 percent of marijuana possession arrests in Baltimore were of African Americans, one of the highest racial disparities in the USA.
(The "Shocking" Statistics of Racial Disparity in Baltimore)
Which of those facts would you change before tackling the problem of racially motivated use of Stingray technology?
I see several that I would rate much higher than the vagaries of Stingray surveillance.


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"This offensive line is probably the least expensive offensive line in all of football."
It sounded like a guesstimation Sunday night by NBC's Cris Collinsworth during the Seahawks-Cardinals game. Collinsworth was talking about Seattle's offensive line and how badly they were blocking through the first three-and-a-half quarters.
Turns out he was absolutely right.
According to OverTheCap.com, the Seahawks are spending $8.7 million on their offensive line, easily the cheapest in the NFL. They're almost $5 million cheaper than the next-closest team, the New York Giants.
The most expensive line is the Oakland Raiders at nearly $38 million.
For another perspective, here is how the entire NFL ranks in a word cloud. It even took us awhile to find the Seahawks on this.
The Seahawks have the 7th-most expensive defense in the NFL ($74.9 million), but they have the 4th-cheapest offense ($57.9 million).
That defense paid dividends and beyond Sunday night.


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YUCAIPA >> A motorcyclist was killed Friday night when he crashed into a Honda van, authorities said.
Daniel Keddy, 48, of Yucaipa was riding a 2013 black Harley Davidson east on Oak Glen Road when he crashed into the van at Stonewood Street, authorities said.
He was taken to Loma Linda University Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 7:54 p.m., San Bernardino County coroner's officials said.
Sheriff's deputies from the Yucaipa station found Keddy lying on Oak Glen Road near his motorcycle.
Cal Fire and American Medical Response also responded and started life-saving efforts on Keddy before he was taken to a hospital, according to a sheriff's news release.
Keddy had been riding his motorcycle at an unknown speed east on Oak Glen and approached Stonewood when it crashed into the rear of a 1996 gray Honda van driven by Jennifer Bacon, 47, of Yucaipa that had been traveling north on Stonewood, according to the news release.
Keddy was ejected from his motorcycle, sustaining head and upper torso trauma.
Emergency personnel treated him at the scene before he was taken to Loma Linda University Medical Center where he died of his injuries, according to the sheriff's news release.
The cause of the collision was undetermined.
The Sheriff's Department is asking anyone who may have information on the crash to call 909-790-3105.


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The Hemmings Motor News 1934 Ford one-ton wrecker.
Although Hemmings Motor News will not have a vehicle competing in this year's third-annual Race of Gentlemen, we are one of the corporate sponsors and will be attending the event with a few period-correct vehicles normally seen in our auto museum at Hemmings Motor News headquarters in Bennington, Vermont. We chose the 1928 Model A roadster pickup and the 1934 Ford one-ton dual-rear wheel tow truck to represent our fleet at the Race of Gentlemen; however, both have been just sitting in the museum, except for the occasional shuffling around that takes place, for at least 10 years. This meant that they both needed some effort to get them roadworthy again.
The Hemmings Motor News 1928 Ford Model A Roadster pickup.
Both had been used regularly in parades throughout our area during the seventies, eighties and nineties, but neither had been state inspected or registered for the road since 2004. They also had 10-year-old gas in them, and the batteries had fallen beyond starting capacity. The first task was to get them both running again, and it was surprisingly easy to do.
The four-cylinder in the roadster pickup started with remarkably little effort.
The roadster battery was charged and the engine turned over easily, but the carburetor float was stuck, resulting in fuel spitting out of the carburetor neck and raw gas leaking from the top of the fuel bowl. The old gas was siphoned out and the tank was flushed with some new gas before refilling. The glass bowl fuel filter was drained and cleaned and the carburetor was removed, soaked and reassembled after the float was freed. New spark plugs were installed and the carburetor was returned to the intake manifold.
After a few sputters, the flathead four-cylinder engine fired again, this time without all the gas leaks. Once started, we adjusted the spark advance to set a good idle speed and let it warm up for 20-30 minutes. The cylinder head-mounted water pump squealed for a short time, but it quieted down after the engine reached operating temperature. We then took it back into the shop to change the oil and add new coolant to the cooling system. One vehicle running, one more to go.
Our 1928 and 1934 Ford trucks.
We had converted the tow truck's electrical system from a six-volt to a 12-volt single-wire alternator many years ago, and while its 12-volt battery accepted a charge, the fuel system was again a problem. The flathead V-8 had been sitting so long, without regular starts and with old gas in the tank and lines, that the carburetor was getting no fuel at all. We checked the fuel pump, and it seemed to be working fine, as vacuum was still being generated. Checking further back in the fuel system, we found that the steel line feeding the fuel from the gas tank was plugged solid with rust.
After closing the fuel tank at the manual shut-off valve, we were able to remove the rusted section of gas line and replace it with a new section. We also drained and cleaned the fuel tank, added new gas and ethanol stabilizer, cleaned the screen and the fuel bowl on the bottom of the fuel pump and liberally sprayed the carburetor with aerosol cleaner. Once a flow of gas was re-established, the tow truck started immediately. The carburetor had a small vacuum leak where it bolted to the manifold; we were able to eliminate the leak by changing the nuts on the manifold studs and re-tightening.
Engine fluids were then changed and we temporarily installed an 1196 headlight bulb, as it had to be replaced in order for the truck to pass state inspection. The new bulb worked to get the inspection done, but it is a single filament bulb. The correct number 1124 12-volt dual-filament bulb is on order and will be here before the event. We also replaced the lower "running light" bulb inside the headlight bucket as well.
The flathead Ford V-8 required a bit more work before firing up.
Both are inspected, registered, and now running well. Although neither will be driven to the event, they could be, if we kept off the interstates. But, they will be on display in running order at the third-annual Oilers Car Club Race of Gentlemen on October 3-5, 2014 in Wildwood, New Jersey. Several of the editorial staff will be in attendance, as well as our car show road representatives Jeff Chao and Carson Cameron. Further details about the event are available online at The Race of Gentlemen website, or at the Oilers Car Club Facebook page.
You should be embarrassed—
I agree with jug. Almost blasphemy these vehicles are left in shaky condition( WITH OLD GAS YET) in the worlds premier organization for old cars. Once again, I verbally submit my resume, be a perfect job for me! 🙂
part time staff trying to maintain a fleet of classics that requires a full-timer. We plead guilty. We probably throw away more spent gas than any of the fleet could use in a season of parades and shows. Howard's application is near the top of the pile.
Hi ptsloc8tr, I'll agree, it's a tough call using museum pieces as display and then wanting to use them in the real world. Fuel systems and juice brakes seem to take the biggest toll. My solution would be to have a documented system of operation for each piece, even if it is only around the parking lot. Sometimes it's as simple as merely pumping the brakes and draining the gas after each use. BTW, I keep my suitcase packed for just such offers! ( also, just curious, what is a "pts" locator)
Forgive me Jim, the second I hit the button, I figured it out. ( now there's a mark in my folder, he can't even figure out "parts locator", next application, NOOOO)
And a NAPA gold oil filter?
Quality Wix relabeled oil filter. NAPA store within walking distance of the shop.
NAPA=No Auto Parts Available.
Hey, gents, give them a break. We all have not only "honey-do" lists, but also things on our drivers that have been neglected over time. Hemmings, I'll bet, is not immune. I would guess that their staff isn't what we would think, either. Judging from all the events they list on a daily basis – all of whom want the Hemmings name attached to their wingding – that they make as many as they do is a minor miracle. Growing up with a gearhead Dad had us watching for the brown cover along with Old Cars, H-E-T Club News and several I do not remember anymore. This net thing has shaken the print industry to its' core, and I for one am glad to still have old reliable around with that familiar script.
Yup, and if any of the participants need a tow, you can do it with a period correct truck. Now THAT'S a photo op!
I'd like to submit my resume too, even if it's as a volunteer. I'd be happy to relocate to Vermont.


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University displays sections of national AIDS quilt as part of World AIDS Day
Students selling quilt squares that people can decorate for use in new AIDS quilt; proceeds benefit AIDS Volunteers of Cincinnati | December 1, 2006
The quilt display is just one of many activities planned by the enrichment committee of the student activities council to commemorate World AIDS Day on Friday, Dec. 1. World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
On Friday, Dec. 1, at the Gallagher Student Center, students sold 6x6-inch quilt squares for $3, which people decorated. The squares are being used to form an AIDS quilt. All the proceeds from the quilt squares sale went to AIDS Volunteers of Cincinnati (AVOC).
A history of AIDS was also on display at the Gallagher Student Center. Other displays about the effects of HIV/AIDS were scattered around campus. A speaker from AVOC gave a presentationfollowed by a showing of the movie "Rent."


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The Search for and Discovery of Self: The Most Important and Fascinating Person You Will Ever Meet
The importance of Emotional Intelligence is deeply explored and presented with in-depth explanations, real life examples, and instructions for evaluations. Includes self-scoring tests which may be copied for personal, not commercial, use. Tests also screen for violent tendencies. Dr. Halstead's testing, developed over a thirty year period working with gang members of East LA, will identify extreme imbalances in temperament that can lead to impulsive or violent acting out behavior. His carefully developed methods help children and adolescents learn how to bring balance to their temperament so they may pursue a successful life. Teachers, professional educators, and parents can utilize these self scoring tests with children to identify strengths and underlying weaknesses that inhibit learning and the ability to form close affectional trusting relationships with others. It discusses the need for character development and understanding the artistic, creative, intuitive child. Dr. Halstead may be reached via e-mail for additional information and he will also offer evaluation services for these tests. His educational Internet courses are available through Southern Utah Universitywww.suu.edu.
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From: Princess 08 AUG 01
The Disney Princesses (as well as any face characters) are all Union Actors, not just any cast members! The Fantastic Four (Cinderella, Aurora, Belle, and Snow White) can all be viewed around 11:00 a.m. in front of Sleeping Beauty's Castle for photo/picture opportunities just before storyime in Tinkerbell's Toy Shoppe. As I was on my way from the courtyard to the shoppe via the far left pathway, a shy little girl came up to me and asked for a picture. Her parents followed and just as they were about to take the picture, the little girl vomited all over my skirt. On the upside, wardrobe usually has anywhere from 2-4 face costumes (not including parade specials) for each principal character. Thank goodness for that! In addition to strict height requirements, all disney characters (face and mask) are given guidelines for "autographs" so each autograph resembles the same one written by your predecessor a few years ago. Actors come in all shapes and sizes, but a name is a name!
From: STACIE 23 FEB 00
On ONE of our familys week long trips to Disneyland, we happend to get stranded on the Casey Jones? ride. A bird happened to land on the train tracks and this triggered the train to stop. All the other passengers in other trains were able to exit onto ramps, but we were over a tressel!! We were in that car for about 45min-1hr! Not bad but in hot sun!! We were having a great time! Cast members brought us cold waters and we took pictures!! A vip also came to the ride and gave eachone of us passes to get to the front of any ride (3!). Thanks Disneyland for a job well done!
From: Ori 06 MAR 00
I believe this was in Fantasyland, though I'm not positive because I was probably around 5 years old at the time. I was very excited to meet "Snow White" in person....then I noticed she had a watch on! It was small and pretty, but obviously a modern watch. I asked her about it, and I don't remember exactly what she said, but she avoided answering it. (Probably something along the lines of, "Never-mind, sweetie...") It wasn't until recently (15 years later) that I learned that was a BIG no-no for her.....
From: Air4cejuan 11 JUL 99
A couple years back, my family and I went to Disneyland and stuck around for the Fantasy in the Sky fireworks. When they began, Tinkerbell came flying down from the top of the Matterhorn to start the fireworks and appearently she goofed cause one of the fireworks hit her and she caught fire !!! This is true!! There were many witnesses (all of them laughing)!!
From: Alex 23 NOV 99
It all happened at the Mad Hatter Tea Party ride on Labor Day weekend. I wanted things to be special for us. It meant a lot to me and I knew it mean a lot to my girlfriend. After getting help from my cousin, Renee, to purchase a wedding ring I planned on asking Al if she would marry me while we were in Disneyland. This place is very important to us and I knew this was an experience she and I would always remember. Our friends Carol, Carlos, and Debbie were there for support, but they didn't know about anything until that morning when I showed them the ring and told them of my intentions. After being so nervous for the first half of the day we finally wound up at the Mad Hatter ride. When our group ran with excitement to their favorite cups I leaned over the the operator and asked if I could have a minute to propose to my girlfriend. I then walked over to the purple cup and took a deep breathe in. Al kept telling me to hurry, but by then I was numb and nervous. I went down to one knee and asked her for her hand in marriage. I was so nervous I couldn't hear her and so I yelled to her again and asked her for her hand in marriage. She said yes and we both hugged and kissed. I was still very nervous and in doing so accidently dropped the ring to the bottom of the cup(fortunately there was no holes in the cup.) All I could hear was Carlos yelling, "I told you not to drop the ring!" Before the ride started the ride operator congratulated us over the intercom. That is a very special day in our lives. We had friends to share it with and kind people all around(especially those cast members.) This definitely is our happiest place on earth.
From: Bridgete Howard 10 FEB 98
This may be a little corny,but I'll tell it anyway. On one of my many trips to Disneyland, my family & I went on the Skyway. Just as me, my friends,& sister got off at Fantasyland, the Skyway broke down, as it sometimes did, and my parents and other sister were about two buckets behind us. They were just minding their own business, when some person in the bucket across from them turned and asked "Pardon me,but do you have any Grey Poupon?". Oviously you know the reply to that one. This is completly of the subject, but have you ever counted the hats on top of the buildings when you flew by? Once I saw a deck of cards there. Or it might have been on Peter Pan's Flight. The world might never know.
From: AR 08 AUG 99
About fifteen years ago, my dad was one the Casey Jr. train, when he fell on it and hurt his leg. Because it hurt so much, he went to a doctor after he left, and that's when he found out he had a tumor in his leg! It was successfully removed, but if he hadn't have fallen, they might never have found it. You might say that he ows his life to that train!
From: anon 17 MAY 97
I tell this story in fear that I may get busted by Disneyland, my most favorite of all places in the world, but figured it must be told because it was one of the scariest nights of my life! Last summer, a group of 25 co-workers of mine and myself, went to DL for the day. Four of us seperated from the group and decided to go on Snow White's Scary Adventure before closing time. I had read on this very web page that one of the apples on the ride was "takeable", if you will -- with a number assigned to it and everything. The two men in my group decided, since it wasn't busy, that we would put ourselves on a mission to get that apple. We were all excited and rode the ride once to check out the goods, scoping out possible apples, and low and behold, we spotted it! So, since the ride had been breaking down frequently that night and the CMs seemed like they weren't paying too much attention, we rode it again and VICTORY! We scored the apple from the evil queen (now in witch form) as she came at us with the apple on her boat! It's a cheap plastic flourescent thing with no number on it, we were scared to death that we would be accosted by DL Security, but it was worth it! Now we have a 'treasure' to last a lifetime! Thinking we would get another one, two of us decided to go back this year and, guess what? The boat no longer comes out as far as it did and thus the apple is no longer so easily accessable. Do you know if too many people were taking these apples and this is why she was moved back...or if there is even a security camera there? Let me know! The Seperatists Rule! MPB.ARC.ATH.JHS.OS96. From: Patrick Keown 08 JUN 96
About seven years ago, a friend of mine went with me to Disneyland and we decided to ride Snow White, because there was no line and it was about 100 degrees. While we were going through the dark forest section of the ride, the whole thing stopped without noise or any movement. My friend and I were wondering what we should do after ten minutes, until the lights went on and an operator came to get us out. She said that there was a problem that had to do with the heat in the electrical system. We walked the rest of the way through and I must say, the ride looks completely different with light. All the trees and set features are literally made with cheap materials.
We went to the passholder's party 2/2/96. There was a walk-thru of Pinocchio's with Cast Members available to answer questions. One in particular was not very cheerful and loudly complained about the repeated questions about HMs. He vehemently denied that there was any such thing in that ride or any other. None of the other Cast Members knew of a Hidden Mickey, either (though they weren't so rude about it). Maybe we'll clue them in.
From: Tina Marie 01 NOV 98
In February of 1998, I went to Disneyland with my mom for three days. It was the first day we were there and it rained the day before so there was nobody and I mean NOBODY there. We were bored (yes, bored at Disneyland) so we decided to ride Pinocchio for the 6th time that day. There was no one in line so we just walked straight on the ride. We were on the ride and as we were passing things we decided to reach out and try to touch things. We touched opening doors as we passed and that's about it. Towards the end of the ride Jiminy Cricket is standing there on a shelf holding his concience badge. I decided to reach out and try to touch the shelf and a loud recorded voice came on and said "Please keep your hands and arms inside the car and remain seated at all times!" I was so scared that my hands were in my lap every second for every other ride I rode. The next time I rode Pinocchio I looked underneath the shelf and saw a small red sensor. I must have set off the sensor. I have also noticed a red sensor on Snow White's Scary Adventures behind a bucket of jewels when you are passing through the mine.
From: Chris Carnicelli 13 JAN 97
I got a real treat when a handicapped person's trouble getting off the Peter Pan Flight stalled the ride to the point where our flying boat (as well as everyone else inside the ride) got stuck! A voice told us to stay calm and that the ride would resume soon. It didn't. After five minutes, the house lights came on as a a computer had to be re-set. Our flying boat lurched ahead at 15 feet at a time as we got a first hand look at EVERYTHING hidden in the dark. All the lights, black-lights, rolled-up plastic wrap (used to similate clouds below) and tricky and not-so-tricky conveyor belts carrying "tiny little cars" along the streets. The best part came at the end: on Hook's pirate ship, on the floor of the ship were scattered playing cards, popcorn boxes, and other garbage! As we finally disembarked and the ride was back to full operation, three "suits" offered us a second trip without having to wait again. My friend and I said no, but thanked them for the "sneak peek" behind the scenes.
From: Steve Jaspar
This happened in December of 1996. I had never seen the "Sword in the Stone" ceremony, so we hung around to watch Merlin do his stuff. He went through his spiel and, at one point, pulled a dove from his sleeve. He explained that he would release the dove, and depending on which direction the dove flew, that would be the direction in which he would look for the rightful king. He flung the dove up into the air... up, up it went, spiraling into the sky, when suddenly a hawk swooped down and snatched the dove in mid-air! A few white feathers floated down, and the crowd watched in stunned silence as the hawk made off with its meal. Merlin, to his credit, made a quick recovery, explained that it didn't really matter which way the dove went, and proceeded to pick an heir to the throne. My friends and I later wondered if the local hawks knew what time each day to wait for a free lunch... just goes to show that 'nature will find a way' even in the Magic Kingdom. Maybe someone who's seen the ceremony lately would let me know if they still use the dove, or have they opted for a kinder, gentler way of locating the king?
From: Danny Holwerda 17 AUG 97
One of the absolute coolest moments of my entire childhood was the day that I pulled the sword from the stone at Fantasyland. I was 7 or 8 years old, and at Disneyland with my family and my godparents. We just happened to be near the sword when the ceremony began, so we decided to watch. Merlin picked two very big, strong men from the crowd to remove the sword, but neither one was able to. Then he said that maybe he should try someone younger. I didn't know at the time, but I have since found out that my mother and godmother were jumping wildly behind me, trying to draw Merlin's attention! I was wearing my soccer jersey that day, and as Merlin walked with me to the stone, I remember he asked (so that everyone could hear),"What's your name Danny?" Of course, I was so amazed that he knew my name that I totally forgot that it was on my shirt. The music started to play, and I pulled the sword as hard as I could, but it didn't move. Then Merlin said, "Well, let's give him another chance!" The music came up again, and I pulled again, climbing up to put my feet on top of the anvil that the sword goes through so that I could have more leverage. Then the sword moved! If you've seen the ceremony, you know that it doesn't come all the way out (only Arthur can do that), but I was thrilled that I had even budged it. They put the royal robe and crown on me and paraded me around for a minute or two, while Merlin told me that I was King for a day, and that I could levy a tax on everyone in Disneyland. They gave me a pin-on button (with a picture of young Arthur removing the sword from the stone) that I wore for the rest of the day. Every time we would pass near a Cast Member, they would greet me by saying, "Hello your Majesty!" It was a really awesome experience for a kid to have.
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From: Lady Rose 05 MAY 97
One time a friend and I were bored, as we visited the Park often and we didn't feel like going on a ride. We went over the Videopolis. This was at the time of the Beauty and the Beast stage show. We saw that the chains were down, but no further performances that night. We walked down towards the stage and saw that both large "doors" at least 20 feet in height on either side of the stage were open. So, we walked back there and found ourselves in some sort of dressing area and then onstage. My friend being much bolder than I am pranced across the stage and milked the situation for all it was worth. I then left getting worried that we might be busted by security. He followed shortly after with a few unique souveniers including a flower and some veggies.
From: Tim Kelly 13 APR 97
A long time ago when I worked in the Casey Jr. Circus Train many times me and the other engineers would pull pranks on each other to keep from getting bored. Well on one of these pranks I removed the front windshield out of the train and waited for one of the other engineers to take the train on its run. Once it pulled out of the station I grab a cup full of the sawdust thats used if somebody throws up, then I take off to hide inside the closet area inside the tunnel under the castle. Well, once the train enters the tunnel I hold out the cup and chuck it right into his face! He was temporarily blinded so he missed the train station completely! Later on when it was my turn to take the train around I saw the engineer that I nailed with the sawdust earlier taking the fire extinguisher off the wall (it was the old kind the held water) since the windshield was still out I took out the seat and put a rain poncho on. Well about halfway through the ride you could hear water splattering against the back wall and so I keep on going then when I'm inside the tunnel he sprays me again with the rest of the extinguisher. You should have seen the look on his face when I pulled up to the station completely dry. It was hilarious!
From: Manuel Caneri 24 DEC 97
I was at Disneyland with a friend in 1991 and we were waiting in line for the Storybook Canal boats when suddenly we heard some people arguing. We looked ahead in the line and this older man (probably in his early 60's) and a man in his 30's were indeed arguing out loud. All of a sudden the older man pushed the other who perceeded to fall with a large splash into the water of the Canal. The man furiously jumped out of the water and started chg the older guy clear across Fantasyland with a security guard in tow. It was pretty amusing!
From: Alex 23 NOV 99
It all happened at the Mad Hatter Tea Party ride on Labor Day weekend. I wanted things to be special for us. It meant a lot to me and I knew it mean a lot to my girlfriend. After getting help from my cousin, Renee, to purchase a wedding ring I planned on asking Al if she would marry me while we were in Disneyland. This place is very important to us and I knew this was an experience she and I would always remember. Our friends Carol, Carlos, and Debbie were there for support, but they didn't know about anything until that morning when I showed them the ring and told them of my intentions. After being so nervous for the first half of the day we finally wound up at the Mad Hatter ride. When our group ran with excitement to their favorite cups I leaned over the the operator and asked if I could have a minute to propose to my girlfriend. I then walked over to the purple cup and took a deep breathe in. Al kept telling me to hurry, but by then I was numb and nervous. I went down to one knee and asked her for her hand in marriage. I was so nervous I couldn't hear her and so I yelled to her again and asked her for her hand in marriage. She said yes and we both hugged and kissed. I was still very nervous and in doing so accidently dropped the ring to the bottom of the cup(fortunately there was no holes in the cup.) All I could hear was Carlos yelling, "I told you not to drop the ring!" Before the ride started the ride operator congratulated us over the intercom. That is a very special day in our lives. We had friends to share it with and kind people all around(especially those cast members.) This definitely is our happiest place on earth.
From: MYK 22 JUL 98
For the Teacups, a repetetive and soon-to-be annoying sondtrack is played. Me and my friend were getting peeved at this high-pitched squwaking. Then, my friend asked the Alice-look-alike who was running the ride, how she dealt with the music. She said "Oh, I just sorta drone it out!" HAHA! *L*
From: Dailon Vesely 14 MAR 00
Once about 2 years ago me my dad and my bro were riding the madahorn when it stoped. THis young couple in front of us started to make out!!!! Then we hered a voice from the speacker saying to plz stop becuse there are small kids around. All 3 of us started to laugh.After that we had a extra bonus throngh in. We got to walk down the whole mountian. It was cool seeing the inside of it. While we walked down with the CM he told us some interesting facts about the place!!!!
From: Christopher Thomas 18 AUG 98
Apparently, some cast members forget the "I don't know" policy whenver a guest asks a question. At this years Disneyland Grad Night (June 16, 1998), a bunch of friends and I thought up a really obscure question to ask a cast member. When we asked a castmember, who was manning the post before the Matterhorn line entered the area under the wooding coverings, how many gallons of water were pumped through the matterhorn, he gave us a big "I don't know". I was quite disappointed. Did find Club 33 though...
From: Kelie McCutchan 06 MAR 99
My dad told me that when he was in high school, there was a guy named Mar Maples who was pledging for a club. The club told him to stand up on the Matterhorn. He did, and guess what happened? His head got chopped off. So don't go standing up, ok? Oh, if you want to read the story, it's in a book called "Mouse Tales" by David Koenig.
From: Michael Heavener 22 JUL 98
When my family visited Disneyland in 1973, my mother asked a cast member what time Tinkerbell flew that night. The CM must have been in a rare mood, because his reply was ... "You mean when does the lady fall off the mountain?" Then he laughed and never did answer the question. We found out though and took pictures with my telephoto lens.
From: Kate 01 FEB 98
I was in Disneyland with three other friends this December. We wanted to see the Small World ride decorated for the holidays. As we headed for Small World (from Matterhorn) a woman approched us. She asked us if we wanted to participate in a television show for the Disney Channel. I said yes, so to make a long story short, I ended up being the center of attention (and a big crowd) as I matched the faces of presidents to the appropriate bills. The crowd cheered for me, which I liked because I like to be the center of attention. There was a television camera on me and everything there, so the crowd must have thought I was a celebrity or an actress. Anyway, as we were leaving the park, I stopped in City Hall to say hello to a wonderful Cast Member I know. She asked us how much time we had left in the park, and we told her we had 20 minutes. She gave us 2 front of the line passes! As we raced through the park I remember thinking what a fabulous day I was having. We rode the two rides and got out to the parking lot where we waited for my mom. Knowing we were late, when Mom wasn't there I got worried. A security guard came over and said to my friends and me,"You were supposed to be here half and hour ago." Shocked, my friends and I turned around to see my mother, who had spoken to the security guard earlier. That was the absolute most amazing day! Only later was I to find out all that happened on Walt Disney's birthday!! That's the kind of thing you only dream about. I will never forget that day.
From: Scott Space Ace Oliverson 01 MAY 00
When Jason and I rode IT'S A SMALL WORLD, which was my mother's #1 attraction the last time we were in the Magic Kingdom in 1986. As we cruised along the 7 SEAS, passing by the 100 Nations or Lands, listening to the children of the world singing the theme song in various languages I would point out which country was coming up so Jason would know where we were on our tour. Here is the listing of those countries I can recall, probably in the same manner as listed on the DISNEYLAND LP IT'S A SMALL WORLD RECORD. Scandanevia (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland), Alaska, Canada, Emerald Isles (Ireland), Scotland, England, Belgium, Holland, Spain & Portugal, Italy, France, Switzerland, Germany, Russia (Former Soviet Union), Middle East (Israel, Syria, Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait), India, China, Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Africa, Egypt, South America (Brazil, Jamaica, Columbia, etc), Central America, Mexico, Australia, Hawaii, etc. The funny part came at the end when our boat would crash into the rear of the boat ahead of us, knocking us back an inch or two, then seconds later another boat would ram into us from our blindside. BUMPER-BOATS! However we did make it to the exit without the ride breaking down. To this day I still hear the theme song in my head!
From: Heidi Moe 21 JUL 98
On December 28th of last year, my friend Noelle and I decided to wait in the (EXTREMELY long) line for Small World because we had heard that the cool holiday changes on the ride were DEFINITELY worth the wait (And they are!!). We had just reached the front of our line when a Cast Member asked us to please wait a moment. The boat currently at the dock was filled, then an empty boat was released after that. I turned to Noelle to ask her why she thought they were doing that when I realized that there were people waiting in the handicapped ramp right next to us (right behind Noelle). As I scanned the small group of people waiting at the exit, I noticed a few Disney escorts (I guess that's what they were; they just looked really important, with walkie-talkies and stuff), and then realized that Geena Davis was one of the people there! She was looking very casual and down-to-earth in Lee overalls and looked even TALLER than she does in all of her movies. And what natural beauty! I was about 2 feet away from her and could tell that, even without all the stage makeup, Geena is still (of course) totally gorgeous! I made eye contact with Geena briefly and we both smiled politely at each other, then I promptly leaned over to Noelle and whispered (as discreetly as possible)"Noelle, Geena Davis is RIGHT BEHIND YOU. Yes, GEENA DAVIS." Well, my bud caught on and also nonchalantly glanced back and smiled at the star. Then Ms. Davis' group was escorted onto the awaiting boat and another empty boat was launched behind them (for security and privacy reasons, of course). Well, that was exciting enough, but then we were delayed in line AGAIN. The very kind Cast Member informed us that we would have to wait just a few more minutes to board the ride. "It'll just be a moment," she said apologetically. And then very casually: "Mr. Michael Jackson is now coming down the ramp." So we turn and, sure enough, there were a billion security guards marching down the ramp and, sandwiched in between, was a tall figure wrapped in a black Middle-Eastern-looking outfit, black scarf around his head and face, and large black sunglasses. And he was followed closely by 2 children ages 4 and 9(or so). Yes, it was the King of Pop. Once people in line and around the gift shop area realized who was boarding Small World, flashes started popping and fans started yelling. Well, Noelle and I have been going to Disneyland together for a long time now and have made a lot of fun memories there, but now we can actually add our names to the list of those who have sighted celebs in the Magic Kingdom and use this experience for even more Disneyland stories to tell our friends!


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July 31, 2008
So Percussion Taps into the Rhythms of Brattleboro and Bellows Falls
By Jon Potter, Brattleboro Reformer, Vt.
Jul. 31--MARLBORO -- A strange noise comes from an old barn on Augur Hole Road, and a peek inside reveals its source.Four guys are pounding on oil drums and metal pipes with mallets, and the racket is oppressive. A phoebe perched outside shares that view, voicing her displeasure with an insistent chirp that is almost, but not quite, in time with the rhythmic pounding from the barn.
Inside, is a seemingly random bunch of stuff that when viewed as a whole reveals much about what is actually going on. There are old tractors and tools, three drum sets, vibraphones, a turntable and high-tech recording equipment, old organ pipes, chains, blocks of wood, other industrial detritus and a strange construction that looks like a cross between a saw horse and playstructure.
It is in this barn that the worlds of art, agriculture, the industrial and the post-industrial are being parsed and blended into something new -- the music at the heart of Southern Vermont's hippest and most thoughtful summer happening.
Music for Trains chugs into the area for performances on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 8 and 9. A collaboration between the Vermont Performance Lab, the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, the Brattleboro Music Center and the Rockingham Arts and Museum Project, the project actually spanned several months and involved workshops, concerts, interviews, construction, composition, capped by So Percussion's current three-week residency
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The result is the unveiling on Aug. 8-9 of a site-specific work that explores Brattleboro and Bellows Falls -- the common ground that links the two towns, the distinct characteristics that shape them, the past and present, all tied together by the railroad tracks that connect them.
"In some ways, I think of this project as a tale of two cities," said Sara Coffey of the Vermont Performance Lab.
To the consternation of that phoebe, and perhaps to the frogs, snakes, wasps and bats that also call the barn home, the four men of So Percussion have made that barn their studio and laboratory for the last two weeks.
There, the ideas, stories and sounds they have gathered in Brattleboro and Bellows Falls since the spring are being pounded like molten metal on an anvil into compositions.
"The barn is our funhouse, a candy shop for the kids that we are," said So Percussion's Adam Sliwinski.
To be sure, there is much about So's work in the barn that is like a funhouse. There's plenty of good-natured ribbing that goes on among its members, as they create music collaboratively. But the work here is a challenge for So Percussion, a real leap into new compositional and artistic territory.
"I think this is turning out to be one of the most eclectic shows you could ever have. We have never done anything like this, and that's an exciting thing," said Jason Treuting, a founding member of So Percussion in 1999.
It may be a leap into the unknown, but the members of So Percussion have embraced it and done it the right way -- respectfully, with eyes, ears and souls wide open.
"We knew that our first impressions were going to be really naive. By no means did we think we had a read on the communities," Sliwinski said.
"We do really realize what a joy it is to come into a community for a month. We also realize summing something up in a succinct way after four weeks isn't really possible," Treuting said.
In both communities, the transition over time from industry to something post-industrial was an idea So's members latched onto and riffed on.
How that idea manifests itself in Music for Trains will be interesting to behold.
"The music that's grown up in Bellows Falls does reflect that industrial feel. ... The music that's grown up around Brattleboro maybe reflects less industry and more people," Treuting said.
That banging on the oil drum -- that's part of the Bellows Falls portion.
"The nostalgic vibe between the two places is reflected in the music," adds So member Josh Quillen. "When you go to Bellows Falls, it's right in front of you. The railyard is right there. ... The way the music is shaping up, in Bellows Falls, the music is really industrial. ... When you hit an oil drum with a croquet mallet, you know what it's going to sound like."
Some of Brattleboro's music is different. So's members took a great interest in the Estey Organ Co. and spent time at the museum talking with volunteers there. They borrowed old Estey Organ pipes and pieces.
On another visit to the barn, the boys weren't banging on oil drums, but blowing into old Estey pipes, and the effect was mysterious and deeply personal, reflecting their encounters with the ghosts of Brattleboro's industrial past.
"In Brattleboro, if you don't know where the train station is, you wouldn't be able to find it ... the same goes for the Estey Organ Museum," Quillen said.
But So's members also found common ground between the towns, and their piece is as much about the similarities as differences.
"There's a little bit of both towns in each," Quillen said.
Whatever the music, So's members hopes that the focus stays on the communities.
"It is really important that this project not be about us playing on train tracks," Sliwinski said. "The exciting thing is that this project is site-specific and time-specific. The audience is going to experience something that's about place and about time. This can't be reproduced. It's not mass culture."
Along the lines of avoiding mass culture, there's an interesting nexus between the aesthetics of the project and the materials being used. Many of the instruments So Percussion will be playing are made of found materials, everyday objects and industrial junk.
"There's an analogy to that and the idea of communities going through growth and development." Sliwinski said. "I do think that there's something very beautiful to the of using what you find and reusing it."
In Music for Trains, So will be performing on crude vibraphones made of metal tubes and wood, on old organ pipes, on some paper packing material they found in a freight car at the Bellows Falls railyard, on bicycle wheels, on chains, on musical greeting cards and tons of other stuff. They even composed the music on old packing boxes left in the barn. Many of the "instruments" are hung on that sawhorse/playstructure that local sculptor Ahren Ahrenholz built for them. The So guys call that "The Machine."
"I just made a fencepostaphone," Sliwinski said proudly -- this from a guy who is about to earn his doctorate.
Even when they've had to buy stuff, they've adapted quickly to local mores. In other communities, they shop for materials in big box stores; here, they've become big Brown & Roberts fans.
Music for Trains is not just about found objects; there's a high-tech element. The performances will also involve recorded voice samples, looped sounds, MP3s and video installations and projections in Brattleboro and Bellows Falls. That too, speaks to where communities in transition are headed.
The merging of aesthetics and materials is picked up again in the sheer working of the event.
On Aug. 8 and 9, the event will begin at the train station in Brattleboro, where audience members will board Amtrak's Vermonter, due at 5:20 p.m., and listen to an MP3 of music titled "Northbound" So has composed as a soundtrack to the ride up.
When the train arrives in Bellows Falls, riders can enjoy a picnic supper and video by Jenise Treuting. At 7 p.m., So will perform in Bellows Falls at the train depot. Then, riders will move to the Waypoint Center in Bellows Falls and take a Connecticut River Transit bus back to Brattleboro. On the bus, riders can listen to a different composition "Southbound," as they travel to Brattleboro. Once there, there's a 9 p.m. concert and video project at the Brattleboro train station. When that's done, there's transportation back to Bellows Falls for those who need it.
At all times, the project uses existing transportation providers and routes. No extra trips were needed. Infrastructure meets aesthetics.
"We're tapping into existing routes," said Coffey, acknowledging that that comes with the risk of delays that occasionally occur in normal operations. "The whole thing is a gigantic chance operation."
"Adventurists" can join the excursion at any time and take part for any length. The Bellows Falls performance should be particularly good for kids.
"I think the brilliance of this project is the full ride, where you can have the experience of piecing it together," Quillen said. "We hope that as many people as possible take that whole trip."
Tickets are available at www.musicfortrains.com or by calling 802-579-3766. There are several price levels to choose from. The full ride includes admission to three performances, transportation between venues, custom-made Playaway and a picnic dinner for $40. The Full Ride Deluxe includes reserved seating and an After Party pass for $50. The Bellows Falls Local or the Brattleboro Local ticket for the concert only is $12 in advance, $15 at the door.
Aside from the four major collaborative partners, the project is made possible with the support of town officials in Brattleboro and Bellows Falls and officials from Vermont Rail Systems, Amtrak and the Vermont Department of Transportation.
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As we reached mid February, my first vegetable crop stared to come to an end. The snow peas were few and far between and the lettuce started to bolt, so it was time to harvest and start again.
I actually found it hard at first to just pull everything up and start again; I felt like I was murdering the plants. Ludicrious I know, and in the end it was actually quite cathartic to pull the roots from the soil, make food with the harvest and compost the rest. It closed the loop.


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France centre Mathieu Bastareaud seeking redemption against New Zealand
Mathieu Bastareaud is intent on proving his worth to France in Saturday's opening Test against New Zealand.
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The Toulon star sparked a diplomatic incident in New Zealand in 2009 by falsely claiming he had been assaulted.
The New Zealand prime minister apologised for the attack before it emerged that the player had crashed into a table after a late night.
"I messed up," said Bastareaud. "The only thing I can say, and I have done that, is quite simply to apologise and move on and show that on the pitch I can be a very good rugby player."
France play the first of three Tests against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday and Bastareaud is hoping to impress.
"I'm not apprehensive about anyone in particular, they aren't going to eat me," laughed the 24-year-old.
Looking ahead
"For me it really is behind me and I am looking ahead. I want to have a good tour here and end a fine season with something big."
Toulon were defeated in last weekend's Top 14 final against Castres and Bastareaud admitted he was feeling fatigued.
However, the powerful centre says France are determined to bounce back from a poor Six Nations.
"When you have the chance to take on the world champions here, that's all you think about," he said.
"We lost a lot of confidence during the Six Nations. We did not concentrate in some matches so this is a tour to get going again."


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Astrology and Achievement
Seventy-four year-old actress Katharine Hepburn wins the Best Actress Academy Award for her role in On Golden Pond. It is her fourth Oscar victory, setting a new record for the most awarded to an actor. Busy working with a touring Broadway company in Washington, she is not in attendance for the Oscar ceremony, as was the case with her previous three wins.
Transiting Jupiter is conjunct Hepburn's natal Ascendant in Scorpio, opposite natal Mercury in Taurus, reflecting her absence for being occupied elsewhere. Transiting Mars retrograde in Libra is opposite the transiting Sun in Aries, square natal Jupiter and Neptune in Cancer, and natal Uranus and Mars in Capricorn, signifying exalted status for an unprecedented achievement.


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by The Upper Canadien on 08/18/11 at 11:28 PM ET
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You've probably already seen the television schedules that came out earlier today, but for all those Habs fans across Canada, from Carbonear to Englishman's River, a quick recap:
15 games on TSN nationally: NHL on TSN
28 games on HNIC: HNIC 2011-2012
As a relocated Montrealer, I'm not sure I could be happier. Sure, I can watch them all on RDS, but it's nice to have the different options. And I'm a sucker for tradition: there ain't no hockey like Hockey Night in Canada.
So when does it all start?
It all gets going on October 6th, with Montreal facing off against Toronto. But the real season opener for many Canadian hockey fans will be October 9th, when the Canadiens visit Winnipeg for the first time in a decade and a half.
Only 6 weeks until the puck drops. Anyone else getting excited?
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Does anyone have any idea why they always open in Toronto, I like opening with a rivalry but it's certainly beginning to feel like it's always in T.O.
Posted by jayskate from Newfoundland, Canada on 08/19/11 at 01:02 AM ET
The TO game is about rebuilding the rivalry. Until the Leafs play the Habs in the playoffs, it's almost irrelevant.
Can't understand why a Habs fan would want to see a game on HNIC nowadays. The Toronto-centric nature of the show was bad enough, but now with all the pro-Bruin clowns on the broadcast, it's more akin to the Jack Edwards nut job treatment you get on the Beantown game coverage.
Posted by Marc10 from Sydney, Oz on 08/19/11 at 03:20 AM ET
I generally find HNIC to be fairly balanced. The studio commentary can be silly, and definitely pro-Boston, but I think the colour, and usually the play-by-play, is still stronger than any other broadcaster.
Here's a question: why is our second game on a Sunday afternoon? And Thanksgiving Sunday, nonetheless? It's two Canadian teams, Winnipeg-Montreal, yet it starts at 4 local time in Winnipeg, when much of Ontario-East will be sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner. That seems like a bit of an idiotic scheduling move, no?
Now that I've thought about it, I am actually a bit peeved the first Saturday doesn't have a Habs game. Sunday? Afternoon? This is the Montreal Canadiens. They play Saturday nights. Especially the first bloody weekend of the season.
Posted by The Upper Canadien from Toronto on 08/19/11 at 09:35 AM ET
I can't wait for the season to start and to see the Habs kick some butt.
Posted by davomack34 on 09/05/11 at 05:54 PM ET
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