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- Salvatore: "What kind of driving was that? You trying to kill me?"
- Toni: "Mr. Leone. Boss. I'm sorry. What can I tell ya?"
- Salvatore: "Sons of Bitches! They think they can do that to me! I'll tear their fucking hearts out! This doesn't end here! ...For Christ's sake Toni - you saved my ass - call me Sal!"
- — Toni Cipriani and Salvatore Leone after the former rescues the latter
Salvatore's Salvation is a mission in Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories given to protagonist Toni Cipriani by Joseph Daniel O'Toole from Paulie's Revue Bar in the Red Light District of Portland, Liberty City.
Toni drops by Paulie's Revue Bar in the Red Light District, after receiving a phone call from JD after completing "Contra-Banned". Toni finds JD panicking. JD informs Toni that Salvatore was kidnapped by members of the Sindacco Family, who are going to crush him at the Harwood Autocrusher and Junkyard in Harwood. Toni is required to trail a Sindacco member in a Manana to a location in Chinatown, where two more Sindacco gang members are waiting, with Salvatore in the car trunk of a Kuruma. In the process of following the Manana, the player must maintain an optimal distance, where the player must neither be too close as to spook the Sindacco or too far to the point the player will lose the Sindacco; as both scenarios lead to mission failure.
From this point on, the player is required to intercept the Kuruma by performing brief drive-by shooting (not so much so as to kill Salvatore in the trunk) or ramming using another car. Once the Kuruma is sufficiently damaged, the Sindaccos exit the vehicle to confront the player on foot, leaving the car unattended for the player's picking; it is not mandatory to kill these Sindaccos, although they remain a threat to both the player and the heavily damaged Kuruma.
Note: if the player cannot stop the Kuruma before it reaches the crusher (due, for example, to riding a motorcycle or just not being able to get close enough to drive-by) a final opportunity to grab the vehicle presents itself at the crusher.
Once the player drives the Kuruma back to Sal's home in northern Saint Mark's. Salvatore, having been freed, vows to tear the Sindaccos apart, while praising Toni for a job well done, ending the mission.
The reward for completing the mission is $1,500 and unlocks the mission The Guns of Leone for Joseph Daniel O'Toole.
- The "disappearing vehicle" glitch occurs after the initial cutscene, wherein any vehicle the player brings to Paulie's disappears, requiring the player to quickly carjack a vehicle in order to keep up. Making matters more difficult is the possibility that enemy gang will attack Toni in the process of him trying to grab a vehicle. To avoid losing the vehicle, park it around the corner (but not so far that it is improbable to run to it quickly).
- An easy way to rescue Salvatore without having to race the enemy vehicle to the crusher, is to obtain a fire truck or other large vehicle before launching the mission, making sure to park it as noted above in order to avoid the disappearing vehicle glitch, then retrieve it and follow the Kuruma. The fire truck is necessary for this due to its speed. After the second cutscene, quickly pull the truck in front of the alleyway opening, blocking it completely. The car containing Salvatore will begin ramming the fire truck or whatever vehicle, in order to get it out of the way. While this is happening, get in the Manana that's been left parked and, when the enemy car pushes the truck far enough away, use the Manana to ram the enemy vehicle. After a couple hits the car is emptied, allowing Toni to waste the gang members and safely retrieve Salvatore.
- Occasionally, the AI-controlled traffic will actually help Toni to do the things above, blocking the exit or causing a traffic jam that makes it easy to stop the other car.
- One of the easiest ways to stop the car from being caught is to stall the crusher by putting another vehicle in the crusher's path, forcing the Sindaccos to wait until the other car is done being crushed giving the player plenty of time to kill the Sindaccos and retrieve the car.
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- The Manana during the mission has a unique navy blue paint job. It can be saved after the player kills the Sindacco members. It may come with an additional black roof.
- The Kuruma has a light blue paint job which isn't found anywhere else. It can be obtained only by destroying it in a garage or sending it into water and failing the mission.
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Good afternoon dog lovers,
So our family has finally adopted a lovely dog (and we've just passed our 2 week trial period ) unfortunately, she HATES being crated!
She's 10 years old and her previous owners never crated her but our family doesn't want her to roam free in the house because we believe it's better to crate her.
So here's the story:
When we first got her, we crated her on our main floor at night and let her out during the day (since there's always someone home) but she would constantly bark and whine and then when we went to get her out in the morning her cage mat would be covered in blood (but there were no cuts on her). We then decided that we'd let her sleep in her crate but move her up into our bedroom and she's been perfectly fine!
Until we put her in her cage this afternoon (for about 3 hours) and we came back and not only was her cage mat covered in blood but her paws were all cut up and her nails were worn down to the quick.
It seems like she has separation anxiety so now we're looking for some solutions to help her so she doesn't get hurt. I've come across the thundershirt that claims to help reduce anxiety but I've read mixed reviews about the success of this product.
Now here's the question I have:
Does anyone have any ideas how to help reduce her stress or any relevant stories that could help her?
Thanks for reading and have a great day!
How have you introduced the crate to her? Putting her into the crate for 3 hours and expecting her to like it isn't going to get the best results
I'd suggest crating her while you are at home and use the crate as a positive thing. Feed her in the crate. Give only the super best treats in her crate (like a frozen stuffed Kong). Do 15 minutes at a time.
For a 10 year old dog who has NEVER been crated before, you have your work cut out for you.
Why do you think it's best to crate? Is she destructive at home? If you can't crate, can you keep her in a bedroom with a door shut, or something?
Sorry you're having these problems but thank you for adopting a senior. Honestly if she's 10 and has never been crated she probably doesn't need it. What we think, is not always what is best. Could you not give her a bed to sleep on in your room at night. My two older dogs just took to their beds at bedtime and never moved. My last dog has seperation anxiety and was also diagnosed as claustrophobic so couldn't be crated. Perhaps your new dog is claustrophobic hence the trouble with the crate.
Give her a chance to prove herself trustworthy at night unless you have been told something that you didn't share with us. The poor girl is no doubt traumatized by being rehomed at that age anyhow - you are adding one more very hard challenge to her life. She will reward your trust and love if you give her the chance.
Do you know why her previous family decided to bail on their commitment to this senior? I could never part with my old girl (or the young ones to be honest), they deserve so much more than to be dumped in their old age.
Thank you both for your ideas, it is much appreciated!
We don't want her running loose in the house because we were told in all the dog training books that it's better to crate your dog and because of this we wanted her to be crated.
We don't know if she's destructive left alone in the house to roam but we also don't want her to have problems in her crate.
The foster mom had told us that she had crated her at night for the 2 weeks she had her so we thought she would be okay being left alone for a couple hours during the day...
And as for giving her a treat in the cage to make it an exciting thing to go into it... the previous owner gave her too much table scraps (which we are NOT doing) and she's a couple pounds over weight with food allergies to meat so it's not a good idea to give her treats if we're trying to get her to lose weight (which is unfortunate because it might help the training)
PS. her previous family was an elderly couple where the wife passed away and the husband got a girlfriend (who had 2 dogs of her own) after the wife passed and the girlfriend told him that she wouldn't be with him unless the dog was gone. BUT I completely agree with you that dogs don't deserve to be dumped once they get older
One of our dogs hates being in a crate, but he is a very good dog and can be left alone in the house with n problems, he has never chewed on a single thing. If she is already 10 and not used to it may be hard to get her used to it, so you will have to do it slowly, you can try treats that are healthy, and wont affect her weight. Also if you give her bones or something to chew on that could help.
Personally I wouldnt crate her if she is this upset about it and if she is not destructive. But that is me. Have you tried flower essences for her anxiety? Having moved its also tough on them and flower essences can help with that too, the rescue remedy could help. You could also try a diffuser with essential oil of lavender or chamomile, they are both great to help relax.
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Honestly, I would be surprised if there was any destruction at this point.. why not try without a crate for short lengths of time? You may find the crate completely unnecessary.
We've decided that we'll try leaving her in one room in the house (without the crate) for a short period of time and see if there's any problems leaving her out.
I shall post an update with how it goes leaving her out!
If you decide to leave her in a room make sure it is fairly puppy proofed, and you can always leave the crate in the room with the door off. She may like sleeping in it. The foster probably crated because they have their own pets and it's easier to separate them.
Sorry I have nothing nice to say about the fellow who's wife died and he ditched her dog for another ...... I'll leave it unsaid. I don't like her either. If my hubby told me to choose I'd pack his bags!!
I think your girl will do fine so long as she has some toys to keep herself busy. Try stuffing a kong with some low fat peanutbutter and freezing it and then giving it to her as a treat when you go out. Make sure you walk her before you go out. A tired dog is a good dog. And just try her for a few short times first before leaving her full on by herself.
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So as promised here's the update on my little Lilo (who's a 10.5 year old, 18 lbs lhasapoo btw):
We decided to leave her in our kitchen (which was fully doggy proofed) and gave her a Kong with treats in it (and we gave her a long walk before leaving so she'd be tired). We also made sure to leave so there was no big show about leaving and how much we'll miss her just walked out and shut the door behind us.
Now before I continue, you must understand that our kitchen has 3 entrances to it. One door is able to be closed and locked, the other door is one that you push to close but can't lock and the one entrance has no door on it.
So we shut both doors (and put a heavy book holder behind the door that doesn't lock, think of a box that has about 15 hard cover encyclopedia's in it). We also put a locking baby gate with 2 chairs and cardboard behind the door way with no door(incase it fell over).
So we come back after about 30-60 mins time and come home to what appeared to be a clean and blood free kitchen... only when we started investigating did we notice that she had pushed the door with the book holder and then ran into the next room (which had closed the door to). Now that would have been okay but..... then we noticed that she had chewed the door to the next room at the bottom and scratched it to pieces. Then we went back to the first door (the one with the book holder behind it) and noticed she had chewed and scratched at the door on both the front and the back!
Even though we only got her about 2 and half weeks ago we've already fallen in love with her and it breaks our hearts to think we might have to give her back to the rescue we got her from to find a family that will be home ALL day but... we're running out of options. We're a family where there's someone home most of the day except for about 3-4 hours at most when we need to run errands or something.
That being said, If ANYONE has ANY more advice or tips I'd LOVE to hear it!
P.S. Now that Lilo has ruined our lovely doors she's peacefully sleeping at my feet (hard to be mad at her when she's so cute and sad looking).
Have you tried going out for mini periods and coming back before she can do anything destructive?
It could be that she is not used to being alone and has to learn to understand that you are coming back.
And yes, you're right to not make a big deal about coming and going.
I have a 12 week old puppy and he has pretty bad separation anxiety (and HATES the crate). So I have been leaving him for 10 mins at a time, coming back, ignoring him for a while and then once he's calmed down going to greet him.
With the crate I have completely given up on locking him in it - it is now just his bed with the door open.
However, if you can get her to sit peacefully locked in the crate with you in there that's good.
And if you wont give her treats then training her will be very challenging - if she is on a diet you could give her some of her meal normally and the rest as treats. The hungrier she is the more impressionable she'll be!
You're one of the wonderful rare people that will take an older rescue dog - not many people like to take them on!
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Do you really expect a 10 year old dog that's never been crated to adapt to that kind of treatment? If you must, try crating her with the cage door open or put up gates so she can roam in a particular area. Why do you feel it's better to crate her?butherck Try
That said, people have had dogs for years and not crated them. None of my dogs has been crated. However, I do not have destruction problems. Now destruction that wrecks your house and imperils your dog's life (electric shock, poison, obstruction) are good reasons to confine the dog when you are not home. Still, you don't have to crate her. Mine were penned or gated in the kitchen. We built sturdy gates on the two kitchen doors.
Please read the threads here on crate training if you must. Start slowly; crate, pen or gated room, you must start slowly. Don't put the dog in and leave her for hours cold turkey. Many people find a puppy does better at night crated in the bedroom with them, good on you for trying that. Also read the threads on separation anxiety. Poor old girl, she knows what it is to be abandoned or you wouldn't have her. Two weeks is a very short time. It may take her a year to settle in and trust that you are coming back for her.
Did you get her from a shelter? They should have told you what to expect and they should be offering help to make her transition to your house easier for your family and her. Good luck and thank you for taking her in. I'm afraid it's going to be more work than you anticipated but I hope this poor old girl is not abandoned again.
I have crate trained every single puppy I've ever had! Having said that, once they are potty trained and not destructive anymore, I pretty well give up the crate all together. It's just a way to have time away and know they are safe. I would not bother on a 10 yr old dog. Sounds like your having separation issues. That's a different problem altogether. A dog that panics when your not home. I bet your pooch is afraid of thunderstorms?
I have always crated any of my dogs until this one. Kona is a 8 week old border collie.......and she hates the crate,howls,chews scrathes//aftraid shes going to hurt her self.........lucky for me she is very good about asking to go outside to potty,and she sleeps in the bedroom with us .........sleeps all night and never makes a fuss.so no crate traing here
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In the East, where weather cheated us out of June and half of August, we had time to dwell on the fractured fairy tale that is media and marketing today. Here's an orderly look at the disorder on the "Notes" page of my mental Palm Pilot.
The "There-Is-Only-One-Story" Dept.-Someone (screenwriting guru Robert McKee?) once said there are only two stories in the world: Man goes on a trip and stranger comes into town. Clearly, the success of "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" can be attributed to the fact that it blends these two narrative devices. It's "The Odyssey" with a makeover. When you consider how long Homer has lasted, it may turn out that NBC has found its replacement for "Friends."
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Recorded a double-double in first action as a Lady Buc
MACON, Ga. (Dec. 26, 2012) – ETSU redshirt-sophomore Tiana Burley (Camilla, Ga.) was tabbed the Atlantic Sun Women's Basketball Newcomer of the Week, the league announced Wednesday afternoon. Burley is the first Lady Buc to be honored with the Newcomer of the Week award this season and is the second to be recognized by the league after junior Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) was named Player of the Week on Dec. 4.
In the transfer's first action as a Lady Buc due to NCAA regulations, the center came off the bench and posted a double-double of 19 points and 13 rebounds in a loss to Appalachian State. Burley logged 27 minutes of play and shot an efficient 75 percent (6-of-8) from the field, as well as knocking down 87.5 percent (7-of-8) from the charity stripe.
Burley and her teammates return to action on Friday, Dec. 28, when the Lady Bucs travel to Chapel Hill, N.C. to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels in Carmichael Arena at 2 p.m.
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MILTON — Two single-vehicle crashes occurred within approximately 15 minutes of each other Monday afternoon.
One vehicle careened off the road into a tree on Town House Road at about 3:15 p.m., and another crashed into a utility pole on Dawson Street at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Officials were dispatched to Town House Road, about halfway down the street, where they found a woman had crashed her four-door red sedan into a tree while headed north on the street, further toward the lake. The vehicle sustained heavy front-end damage as it wrapped its front bumper around a tree on the other side of the road.
The woman, said to be 72 years old, was transported to Frisbie Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and the vehicle was towed from the scene.
Sirens rang out through the area as Milton fire and police officials then rushed over to Dawson Street, along with Farmington police. There they found a white 1984 Ford Mustang had sustained heavy front damage and crashed into a utility pole near BP Signs. Officials on scene reported they took a male driver, reportedly middle-aged, according to Milton Fire Chief Nick Marique, into custody.
A Milton police officer confirmed the man was arrested and not taken in on protective custody, though he would not reveal for what charges. He deferred comment to Chief Mark McGowan, who was unavailable before press time.
PSNH was reportedly working to restore the struck utility pole on Dawson Street Monday afternoon.
No serious injuries in Milton accidents; driver in one crash arrested, other driver taken to hospital
MILTON — Two single-vehicle crashes occurred within approximately 15 minutes of each other Monday afternoon.


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All the Money in the World
- Date: 03/12/2018 4:00 PM
- Location: Abingdon Cinemall
721 E Main St
Abingdon, Virginia 24210
Following the kidnapping of sixteen-year-old John Paul Getty III, his desperate mother Gail tries to convince his billionaire grandfather to pay the ransom. When Getty Sr. refuses, Gail attempts to sway him as her son's captors become increasingly volatile and brutal. With her son's life in the balance, Gail and Getty's advisor become unlikely allies in the race against time to find and save Getty III. Directed by Ridley Scott. Starring Michelle Williams, Mark Wahlberg, and Christopher Plummer. (Rated R - Length TBD)Return to full list >>
Dates: Monday and Tuesday, March 12 and 13
Times: 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
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Dates: Monday and Tuesday, March 12 and 13
Times: 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $7.75 Community Admission
Download the complete Spring 2018 Arts Array Program at www.vhcc.edu/ArtsArray.
- All Arts Array activities are free for the faculty, staff and students of Virginia Highlands Community College.
- Staff members and students of the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, including participants in the College for Older Adults who purchase an Arts Array pass, may attend all films and concerts in the Spencer-Miller Memorial Concert series at Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church for free.
- All films are free for students and staff members of Emory & Henry College and King University.
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text: I feel very dumb for this but I followed this howto: http://www.howtoforge.com/howto_bind_chroot_debian for setting this up on a Debian Sarge system. When I got near the end I had a couple of errors - restarting syslog failed and, of course, bind9 wouldn't start. Anyway, these errors may be explained easily: I then realized that I had upgraded the system to etch and forgot. Anyway, I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions. Should I follow the howto again to make sure I hadn't made a mistake? Or should I attempt to reverse things? and if that's the way to go, do you know how and exactly what I need to do? I generally don't make mistakes this dumb, but, oh well, I sure did. I'm not sure if this matters any, but the system is a 500MHz ARM Processor Single Board Computer made by www.embeddedarm.com. Link to the actual unit is here: http://www.embeddedarm.com/products/board-detail.php?product=TS-7800 and the manual is here: http://wiki.embeddedarm.com/wiki/TS-7800 Of course any and all help/suggestions will be very very appreciated


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Or is there way to many online battles going on?
I see like 2-3 new ones every day and have basically no idea what each ones about.
There's one or two (like Natayla's or Moronstudio's) that really catch my eye but I honestly can barely tell the rest apart.
am I the only one?


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The Daily Show On Parent Company Viacom's Lawsuit Against YouTube... On YouTube
from the meta-meta dept
Of course, given the way Viacom has been trying to take down anything even remotely connected to Viacom, that video might not last long. Viacom has it available on its own site as well -- though, again, getting to it and getting the embed code was immensely more annoying that the YouTube version, costs Viacom bandwidth resources and also requires Viacom employees to put the video up themselves, rather than just letting fans do it for them -- but if that's what they want (also, we "raced" the two videos and the YouTube one seemed much faster, but that's another issue):
While the clip is amusing, the key point is that it seems clear that Stewart recognizes how Viacom's decision is doing more harm than good: "But to me, the situation is that there's a ton to gain for both companies. Viacom, they put their content on YouTube, it gets exposure, people know about their programming... it's a win for everybody in this situation." This, of course, echoes Stewart's own statements from a few years ago about how great it was that people were downloading and watching the show (pre-YouTube). Too bad Stewart's bosses don't listen to him on these things.


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Angola: Background
And so, following the signing of peace accords on 4 April 2002, agencies such as UNICEF have become an important plank in the platform of peace. For despite the enormity of the peacetime challenges now facing the government, UNICEF and the international community, Angola has the potential to enter a new phase of hope and renewal. The challenges are clear: create suitable conditions of resettlement for Angolans, reduce child mortality, advance child rights and restore systems of health and education across the country.
Two generations of Angolan children were lost as the country suffered decade after decade of civil war. But peace has brought great hope to Angolans. The challenge is to make it a peace worth living. UNICEF is supporting the national effort to rebuild systems across the country and 2003 saw the countrys biggest-ever health and education campaigns. The National Measles Campaign immunized 7.1 million Angolan children, while the Back to School campaign benefited 500,000 children.
However, the situation of children in Angola remains dire. There are as many landmines as children. A rising HIV/AIDS rate threatens all Angolas recovery efforts, 40 per cent of the Angolan population do not have access to safe water, basic health services are devastated, and more than 1 million children remain out of school.
Expectations are high among the Angolan people. Sixty per cent of the population are children, keen for change and a better future. That future is now being written.


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Now this could be everything, or it could be nothing at all, but Joe Belfiore has teased on Twitter that he may have something for the Windows Phone community (or rather the general public) in the next few days. The manager of the Windows Phone division at Microsoft recently celebrated his Birthday and was greeted by numerous messages on the social network.
To say thank you, Belfiore fire out the following:
Thx everyone for the birthday wishes!a bit overwhelming to hear from so many! maybe in the next few days I can get YOU something nice...— joebelfiore (@joebelfiore) April 26, 2013
So what do you think he could potentially have in store? Sound off your thoughts in the comments!
Source: Twitter (@JoeBelfiore); thank, Samst22, for the tip!


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2007-09-19 / Obituaries
Jan Serra: Firefighters Bell Tower Architect
Lifelong Massapequa resident and co-designer of the Firefighters Bell Tower in Massapequa Park, Jan Serra, died August 28, 2007. She was 83 years old. Born 1924 in Massapequa, and graduate of its school system, she designed the Firefighters memorial, which was erected in 1986 on Park Boulevard and Sunrise Highway in Massapequa Park. She and her good friend Robert S.
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Emarketer Survey Reports that gender, even more than race or ethnicity, is a distinguishing factor of Internet use, informing online behavior and attitudes.
"US men are in the minority online. Currently, 96 million males are Internet users, compared with 103 million females. But men visit more sites and stay longer than females. They are search engine users and participate in all forms of social media, particularly videos. In addition, they are more mobile—avid users of laptops, wireless broadband connections and mobile phones. "


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by Sue Ann Rybak
After a decade of hoping and planning, Karen Boyd-Rohde's dream of a mural being painted on the three-story, east-facing exterior wall of Bredenbeck's Bakery and Ice Cream Shop at 8126 Germantown Ave. finally came to fruition on Saturday, Nov. 11.
"About 10 years ago, a survey was done that gave suggestions about how to improve the Hill, and one of the ideas was to put a mural on the side of my building," Boyd-Rohde said. "I thought, 'what a great idea.'"
So began Boyd-Rohde's campaign to get a mural painted in Chestnut Hill.
The mural, entitled "Wissahickon Crossing," was designed and painted by mural artist Ann Northrup. The mural, which depicts a scene at the confluence of the Cresheim and Wissahickon creeks and a view of Forbidden Drive hidden by trees, final design is taken from a pleine-aire watercolor painted directly on the the building's facade. The $35,000 mural project was completely financed by individuals and businesses in Chestnut Hill.
Ann Northrup, the lead muralist, became emotional when she talked about working on the mural with her fellow artists and interacting with the Chestnut Hill community.
"I am really honored that I was chosen," Northrup said. "In some ways, it's fitting because I have always loved painting in the Wissahickon."
Northrup said the landscape part of the mural was taken from a painting she did years ago. Northrup said she recently took photographs at the site and noticed the tree [in the mural] had a big red X on it.
"This mural is a commemoration of the history of that spot and of the tree that may or may not still be there," Northrup said.
Northrup said she felt really blessed to be part of the Chestnut Hill Community.
She added that she loved working with the students and teachers from J.S. Jenks School and Springfield Chestnut Hill Academy to create a companion mural to the Bredenbeck's Bakery mural art project.
"The art teachers were really great and took a lot of creative initiative from the beginning," Northrup said.
Northrup said she enjoyed watching the students gain confidence in themselves and their artistic talent.
Jane Golden, executive director of Philadelphia's Mural Arts program, welcomed residents to the dedication and said it was a great day for the Chestnut Hill Community.
"I think it's incredibly important to have art in our environment," Golden said.
She added that what is wonderful about this project is that it didn't just "parachute down from the sky."
"It happened through a very intentional and deliberate community process," Golden said. "I think there is a reason we love art. We want beauty in our lives, but beyond that we want meaning in our lives and that's what we [the Mural Art program] hope our work does."
Golden said the mural arts program wants its work to "resonate with people in a meaningful way."
"Social practice means the journey to create art is as important as the object itself, and what happens afterwards has equal value," Golden said. " Hope is believing in spite of the evidence and watching the evidence change. Art can unite change and transformation – we see it everyday. This mural does not belong to us. It belongs to you, and let it live on as an icon and a continual source of inspiration."
Seth Shapiro, president of the Chestnut Hill Business Improvement District (BID), talked about the "unifying role of art." He said it was wonderful for Chestnut Hill to have its first mural, especially, he added, because both Germantown and Mt. Airy have many wonderful murals.
"One of the things we talk about a lot in the business community is what things make us unique, and one of them, we believe, is the mixture of greenery and architecture in the community," he said.
Golden said she believed art was a catalyst for change.
"We are really interested in the nexus of public art, economic and community development," she said.
Golden added that her organization was planning a Northwest mural arts tours. She said there will be a one-time guided trolley tour of more than 20 Mural Arts Program murals in Mt. Airy and Germantown, including historical facts about points of interest in the neighborhoods.
The tour will include Chestnut Hill's first mural, "Wissahickon Crossing" by Ann Northrup. The Mural Arts Tour of Northwest Philadelphia will take place on Saturday, Nov. 24, from 10 a.m.to noon, leaving from the Trolley Car Diner, 7619 Germantown Ave. The price is $30/adults; $28/seniors; $20/children (12 and under.)
For tickets visit www.muralarts.org/tour or call 215-925-3633. To watch a video of the dedication visit https://chestnuthilllocal.com/2012/11/12/video-bredenbecks-mural-dedicated/


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Don't Forget the Big Guy!
Cathy Gregor 12/10/2004 3:40:48 AMVery nicely done, Jessica! Creative.
Janet L. Skinner 12/10/2004 3:58:50 AMExcellent lighting. Love the b&w, Jessica. #963782
Ronald Lunn 12/10/2004 4:12:19 AMNice layout Jessica a good idea.
Charlene Bayerle 12/10/2004 4:18:10 AMExcellent image and well done Jessica!!! #963836
Beverley Lu Steeves 12/10/2004 4:49:22 AMGreat shot Jessica! Love the black and white :) #963952
Darla Cobus 12/10/2004 5:35:35 AMgreat set-up I love this in b/w. Great lighting as well! #964079
Dolores Neilson 12/10/2004 6:13:14 AMSanta sure is lucky! I like the B&W here, Jessica!! Good luck with this! #964176
Kristy E. Lane 12/10/2004 7:50:08 AMThis is really cute! Very well thought out and accomplished! #964433
April Bryant 12/10/2004 7:55:08 AMYes, please dont forget Santa. Great job!
Stacey M 12/10/2004 9:02:28 AMVery good idea Jessica!!! And perfectly presented. Santa will be happy when he gets to your house. Love those iced sugar cookies!!! #964623
Jessica McCollam 12/10/2004 9:24:30 AMExcellent idea and shot. Great lighting and composition, also love the B&W. I think this will go far! #964640
Dan Holm 12/10/2004 10:24:47 AMExcellent theme shot, Jessica!! Very cute and - as always - impeccably executed! Love it! #964709
Leonard Pierce 12/10/2004 10:50:06 AMGreat shot Jessica, extremely well done!!! #964745
Judy S. Fung 12/10/2004 1:49:53 PMTerrific image, Jessica! Creatively done. #964999
Jessica Hughes 12/11/2004 6:05:59 AMThank you all for the great response on this! It was fun to create, like being a kid again! :)
Kip T. Berger 1/18/2005 12:46:24 AMCongratulations on the finalist Jessica!!! #1040889
Judy S. Fung 1/18/2005 1:59:08 AMCongrats, Jessica! #1041082
Ronald Lunn 1/18/2005 4:26:56 AMCongratulations from a fellow finalist Jessica. Definitely a winner. #1041634
Beverley Lu Steeves 1/18/2005 4:31:57 AMCongratulations Jessica!! #1041668
Jessica McCollam 1/18/2005 10:04:57 AMCongrats, Jessica!:) #1043908
Kristy E. Lane 1/18/2005 1:51:04 PMThink we'll be seeing this one again! Congrats!! #1044867
Dale Ann Cubbage 1/18/2005 7:53:20 PMMany congrats on your finalist selections, Jessica!
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Jessica Hughes 1/19/2005 5:14:07 AMWow! Thank you all for your support! I really appreciate it! #1047327
Jane Summa 1/20/2005 8:29:55 AMFantastic, Jessica! Congratulations!! Have a wnoderful day!! #1051124
Jane Summa 1/20/2005 8:30:30 AMWhooops....Have a **wonderful** day! #1051128
Ronald Lunn 1/20/2005 9:44:09 AMI told you so didn't I #1051315
Wendy Stevenson 1/20/2005 3:18:39 PMCongratulations on your win with this festive fun image Jessica!! #1052025
Judy S. Fung 1/20/2005 4:00:59 PMCongrats on your second place win, Jessica! #1052108
Kip T. Berger 1/21/2005 3:52:12 PMNice idea and shot Jessica! Congratulationson your win! :) #1054559
Leonard Pierce 1/23/2005 7:49:39 PMCongratulations on your Second Place win Jessica!!! #1059119
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October 4, 2011
Dear friend of Taylor,
Imagine – the printing press transformed the church (and the whole world) when Johannes Gutenberg invented it in the 1400's for the purpose of printing Bibles, but after 500 years, the book industry is being shaken to its foundations. Publishing houses and bookstores are feeling the effects of the digital age, as electronic versions of books (e-books) are now outselling traditional books. Why do I mention the book industry? Very simply, we live in a world of dramatic change. All of us are regularly being directed into new ways of banking, communicating, listening to music, worship, etc.
Taylor has also been going through momentous changes. Like many other Christian seminaries and bible colleges, we find ourselves serving in a new and different environment. But here is the good news: God continues to be at work in that world and He wants to use all of us. In fact, I am convinced that God is just getting started with Taylor.
We are seeing similar changes in our culture, and they needn't be feared. Indeed, the season of change that was thrust upon us in recent years has given us good reason to be even more attentive to the educational needs of the church and to respond urgently. The changes being made at Taylor Seminary and the new learning opportunities being developed at the Wahl Centre are being strongly supported as God brings students from around the world into our classrooms.
This year we have welcomed into our student body a former cabinet minister from Ethiopia. About a decade ago he narrowly escaped death as he fled his native land and ultimately found sanctuary in Canada. Over the past 10 years he has become a Christian, a successful businessman, and he has developed a passion to proclaim the gospel in his home country and the 70 distinct cultures that make up Ethiopia. He has enrolled in our intercultural studies program to be better prepared to be the leader that God has called him to be. We are excited to see what God will do in his life and are privileged to be a part of that work.
We also rejoice at God's work through our former students. Recently I met with an alumnus who was sharing with me the dramatic impact Taylor Seminary had on his ministry as we trained him to navigate the rough waters of a church in crisis. Using the things he learned here, by God's grace, the church's ministry has begun to flourish rather than flounder. He met with me to say "thank you" to Taylor for our impact on his ministry.
As a dear friend and supporter of Taylor, I want to encourage you in the changes we have experienced and in the changes you may be facing in your own life: nothing we experience can overwhelm the grace available for our need! There is work to be done, and as we have rolled up our sleeves and busied ourselves with the work set before us, God has been faithful both to lead and provide.
This educational ministry relies on the generosity of partners like you. Student tuition generates only a small portion of our revenue requirements. With your generous support we are able to keep tuition costs well below that of other seminaries. With your generous support we are able to offer exciting new educational offerings through the Wahl Centre that serve the church in a variety of ways such as training young people how to manage their money and offering programs to encourage, inspire, and motivate our church administrators and secretaries.
As we seek to equip and train people for faithful service to the church and to the kingdom, you are an indispensable member of our team. Every gift to Taylor is further evidence of the common cause we share as God uses us to "equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up" (Eph. 4:12).
We continue to need your help; Taylor meets the training and educational needs of the church only as God provides through faithful friends and supporters. For the current year of our operations, which began July 1, we are prayerfully calling upon our individual and church supporters to generously provide $750,000 towards our budget.
The changes brought about by Gutenberg's printing press were monumental, and we owe a debt of gratitude to those who were faithful through that season of change. In this new season of change, we, too, are presented with great opportunities and great challenges. As an integral part of the Taylor community, we thank you for standing with us as we move forward, knowing that God is not finished with any of us yet!
I close with a simple prayer for a beautiful Thanksgiving season; may you celebrate God's blessings in the sure knowledge of his presence and care.
David Williams, PhD
President, Taylor College and Seminary
P.S. Remember, all donations are gratefully received and will be used directly to train and prepare students for leadership service to the Kingdom. Charitable receipts will be issued at the end of the year for all gifts received. You can give to Taylor using the secure, online service of Canada Helps (click here).


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Marlins can't solve Strasburg, drop fourth straight
WASHINGTON -- Tom Koehler, like Stephen Strasburg, surrendered one home run on Thursday afternoon. The difference is the Marlins' right-hander issued a walk prior to yielding a two-run blast to Jayson Werth.
Werth's shot, coupled with Strasburg's 12 strikeouts, provided the Nationals with the necessary boost to beat the Marlins, 7-1, completing a three-game sweep at Nationals Park.View Full Game Coverage
WASHINGTON -- Tom Koehler, like Stephen Strasburg, surrendered one home run on Thursday afternoon. The difference is the Marlins' right-hander issued a walk prior to yielding a two-run blast to Jayson Werth.
Werth's shot, coupled with Strasburg's 12 strikeouts, provided the Nationals with the necessary boost to beat the Marlins, 7-1, completing a three-game sweep at Nationals Park.View Full Game Coverage
It was a 2-1 game until the eighth inning, when the Nationals struck for five runs off Arquimedes Caminero. Ian Desmond's grand slam was the crushing blow.
For the second straight day, the Marlins watched the Nationals celebrate a game-changing grand slam in the eighth inning. Werth delivered a slam in the same frame in Wednesday's 10-7 comeback victory.
"This is a tough lineup to navigate," Marlins manager Mike Redmond said. "We've got to get some things figured out, but we'll do it. We all wish we had a better showing here. But we all know we can play against these guys."
Strasburg and three Washington relievers combined to strike out 17 Marlins, matching a franchise high for a nine-inning game.
Twice previously the Marlins fanned 17 times in a non-extra-inning game, the most recent one coming on April 28, 2002, against the D-backs. Curt Schilling started that day and struck out 13. And on April 13, 1996, Hideo Nomo of the Dodgers threw a complete game against the Marlins, striking out 17.
The late afternoon start, with shadows creeping in around the middle innings, created an ideal situation for high strikeouts.
"I know guys were having a tough time as soon as the shadows crept in," Redmond said. "I'm sure that was part of it. But Strasburg is tough. He's a good pitcher. He knows how to pitch. He definitely did his job to keep us off-balance. Obviously, we struck out a lot. He did his job."
Strasburg allowed one run on three hits, the lone hits the Marlins had in the game. Marcell Ozuna's home run in the seventh inning generated Miami's lone run.
Dating back to last year, the Marlins are 1-12 at Nationals Park. Miami has now dropped four straight overall after opening the season 5-1.
Koehler was solid in six innings, allowing two runs on five hits while striking out six. But the way Strasburg was throwing, there was little margin for error for the Marlins right-hander.
"It's a tough one," Koehler said. "The last two days have been a little tough. The great part about it is we get to come back tomorrow and play another division team and get this ship going in the right direction."
The Marlins open a three-game set at Philadelphia on Friday.
Miami entered the afternoon having struck out a season-high 11 times in a game, done three times, including Wednesday night.
"He established fastball early, and again, they came out aggressive," Nationals manager Matt Williams said. "That happens with Stephen. Teams swing early against him. He was able to establish it and work his changeup off it. Strike one is the key."
Strasburg was in complete command and holding a two-run lead until the seventh inning, when Ozuna blasted a one-out home run to deep left field. The drive landed a few rows from the back of the seats, and it nearly reached the concourse.
Strasburg's afternoon ended after he issued a two-out walk to Jeff Mathis with two outs in the seventh.
For the entire series, whenever the Nationals were given an opening, they capitalized. They did so again on Werth's homer. With two outs in the third inning, Koehler issued a walk to Anthony Rendon. The free pass cleared the way for Werth to jump on a 3-0 fastball and provide Washington with a two-run lead.
"You know he's aggressive," Koehler said of Werth. "You know he might be swinging there, especially when he is feeling pretty good. I certainly have got to do a better job of not taking that pitch off, and executing a quality 3-0 pitch."
Miami had an immediate chance to get on the board in the first inning when Christian Yelich singled to open the game. Yelich stole second and advanced to third when the ball skipped past center fielder Nate McLouth.
For Yelich, the stolen base was a milestone, because it tied a franchise record. It was his 13th straight successful stolen base to begin his career. In 1996, Edgar Renteria also swiped 13 in a row to begin his career.
But with Yelich on third and no outs, Strasburg got out of the jam. Derek Dietrich bounced to the mound, and the ball deflected off the Nationals' right-hander. However, Strasburg was able to recover and get Yelich in a rundown, where he was tagged out. Dietrich advanced to second, but Giancarlo Stanton struck out and Garrett Jones lined out to deep center to end the threat.
After Yelich's single to open the first, Strasburg held Miami without another hit until Koehler reached on an infield single in the sixth inning. The Marlins had two on and one out after Dietrich was hit by a pitch. But the potential for a threat fizzled when Stanton and Jones each struck out.
A lack of execution hurt the team all series, and reliever Mike Dunn, who threw a scoreless seventh inning, says the club has to move forward.
"We've got to get back to our baseball, errorless baseball," Dunn said. "Do what we can do and not anything more. We really just have to stay focused. We had a good spring together as a team and a good start. We know the guys behind us have our back. It's just grinding it out. There is a lot of baseball to be played. You can't let it loom on you. You can't let a cloud hang over you. You've got to let it go."
Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. He writes a blog, called The Fish Pond. Follow him on Twitter @JoeFrisaro.


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Nas Says Amy Winehouse Collaborations Almost Never Happened
It's old news that Nas and Amy Winehouse shared the same Sept. 14th birthday. "We connected like that," the "One Mic" rapper told VIBE in a recent sit-down.
But truthfully, the two connected much more than just on the calendar. The late soul singer, who lost her battle with addiction in July of 2011 at the age of 27, was a huge fan of Nasir Jones. "Me And Mr. Jones," a shout out to the Queens rapper, appeared on her timeless Back to Black LP, long before the two had even met. Eventually the two music geniuses would connect via producer Salaam Remi for two tracks -- "Cherry Wine" which appeared on Nas' 2012 album Life is Good and "Like Smoke," which appeared on Winehouse's 2011 posthumous album Amy Winehouse Lioness: Hidden Treasures. Nas sat down with VIBE to discuss how it all almost never happened. Listen to history in the making below.


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Mackie HDA 12" 2-Way High-Definition Arrayable Powered Loudspeakers
Mackie has earned a reputation for bringing high-end technology into designs that fit the needs and budgets of the working musician. The Mackie HDA High-Definition Arrayable Powered Loudspeaker System exemplifies this philosophy, delivering superior performance and unparalleled sonic quality in the most cost-effective constant curvature line array ever created. Powered by 1200W of peak system power, with a coverage pattern of 110 x 20, the compact 12" 2-Way HDA loudspeakers are highly configurable. With acoustic and mechanical design by the award-winning engineering experts at EAW and patented HD audio processing, HDA offers proven line array performance and technology at a price point attainable by more users than ever before.
HDA is a scalable, arrayable solution to many possible applications. This makes it the perfect choice for installers, rental houses or portable PA users that want their system to grow as needed for larger venues. A full HDA array uses four HDAs and two HD1801s per side, rigged for maximum coverage and delivering excellent low frequency directivity. And since the system is scalable, you can easily dial down the array to meet the needs of the venue. Pros on the go can ground stack HDAs on the flybar or on top of an HD1801 for situations without truss, or even pole-mount a couple HDAs on an HD1801 for the ultimate high-output, portable rig.
As you can see, an HDA system delivers unmatched system versatility. But let's take a look at an individual HDA unit to better understand how professional and powerful HDA really is.
Powerful Class-D Fast Recovery Amplification
HDAs are bi-amplified, delivering 1200W of peak system power: 500W RMS for LF, 100W RMS for HF. They use Class-D amplifiers, which are ultra-efficient and cool running, providing all the power needed to push the high-output drivers in a design that is lightweight. Mackie amplifiers incorporate Mackie's Fast Recovery circuitry, which helps to smooth nasty distortion when things get pushed too hard. Power runs are industry standard Neutrik PowerCons with an AC pass-through, reducing clutter and confusion.
EAW Inside
Every Mackie loudspeaker features custom-designed drivers perfectly suited for the task at hand. HDA features three drivers, each high-output and designed specifically for use in an HDA system. The HDA features a 12" neodymium woofer with a 3" voice coil to handle the 500W delivered by the dedicated LF amplifier. Designed by EAW, this LF driver delivers deep, rich bass performance in a lightweight neodymium design built to last until the wee hours of the morning.
For the dual 1.7" HF compression drivers, Mackie's turned to the experts at Beyma, well-known for their high-performance drivers. Built using heat-treated titanium diaphragms, the dual HF drivers deliver pristine high-frequencies and are mounted into a custom-designed dual exit horn, providing precise coverage that's as wide as it is awesome.
HDA is a perfectly tuned system that is truly greater than the sum of its parts. Collaboration with the line array experts at Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) made this possible. The engineering team at EAW not only provided acoustical and mechanical design right from the start, they then fine-tuned the system for complete optimization, ensuring maximum efficiency and performance. After all, EAW knows arrays and Mackie like EAW. They always bring the best side dish to a potluck.
HD Digital Processing
Part of Mackie's HD Series, HDA incorporates Mackie's proven HD Digital Processing. Even the most expensive loudspeakers on the market have inherent sonic issues that arise from the very nature of loudspeaker design. Horn-loaded drivers tend to have a "honkiness" to them and there are physical resonances in the upper range of cone drivers that can sound nasty.
Introducing Mackie High-Definition Audio Processing. The key to high-definition live sound is the detailed measurement and analysis of the inherent problems of horns and woofers. After that, the creation and application of some seriously NASA-esque (and patented) acoustic correction algorithms work to correct these very issues. Vocals become clean and intelligible and the highs are smooth and never harsh. The resulting experience is not only high-definition, it is truly a moment of clarity for anyone within earshot.
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Simple, but Powerful Array Voicing
Proper array voicing is probably one of the most time-consuming and difficult tasks related to arrays. HDA makes voicing easier than ever with a three-position voicing switch, allowing for easy customization of each box in the array. These optimized settings tailor the low frequency output to the number of boxes in use, keeping the voicing consistent as more boxes are added. If you're only using one or two boxes, you can simply set the switch to the corresponding position and call it a day. For rigs with three or more boxes, use the 3-4 setting and, for larger venues, use the long throw setting to help your top box reach the cheap seats by compensating for high frequency air loss. More advanced users can integrate EAW's Resolution software, which calculates array placement and flybar pickpoints, showing you the resulting coverage for the venue. Array voicing has never been easier or more predictable.
Professional Grade Cabinet
The HDA is meant to last, with a robust all-wood enclosure built using 15mm birch plywood. But it's also built for rigging, featuring proven EAW rigging channels for easy setup and teardown of a vertical array. The dedicated flybar option allows for easy raising and lowering of the entire system. It also has four integral rigging points, or you can pole mount a couple on top of a subwoofer using the dual angle pole cup the choice is yours, but know that HDA is "Built-Like-A-Tank" and ready for the road. Toughness is great, but Mackie know that a speaker should also look good and have features that make it easily fit into any venue. That's why the HDA has a sleek, professional look and Mackie's trademark blue light on the front (yes, you can turn it off for stealthy applications). Dang, Mackie's thought of everything.
Mackie HD10501 Powered Subwoofers
The Mackie HD1501 15 Powered Subwoofer is an ideal compact sub for your HD Series system, creating a lightweight and portable PA solution that sounds great. The HD1501 is capable of producing 1200W of power and it does so in an extremely compact design that's easy to move from gig to gig. Class-D Fast Recovery amplification makes the HD1501 subwoofer ultra-efficient, effortlessly delivering massive power to the 15 driver that's custom-designed to handle the job. Expertly tweaked tuning filters, internal crossovers, and protection circuitry are designed by EAW for the ultimate in professional performance. Give your Mackie HD, SRMv2, or any other full-range system a much needed hot bass injection with the Mackie HD1501 Powered Subwoofer.
Portable, Professional PA Speaker
Just pair up the HD1501 Powered Subwoofer with any HD Series full-range loudspeaker for an extremely portable PA that delivers unmatched clarity and eliminates the need for tons of expensive and heavy outboard gear. The precision-tuned HD1501 is a perfect match for the top boxes, with a high-pass output specifically designed to alleviate the power-hungry low frequencies from getting to your top boxes, allowing them to do what they do best. The entire system features protective circuitry, including peak and RMS limiting, over-excursion, and thermal protection to keep those lows pumping at all costs. This subwoofer's also a great match for your SRM450v2.
Power and Agility
The HD1501 subwoofer speaker delivers 1200 watts of peak power using Mackie's Class-D Fast Recovery amplification. Class-D amps allow for extremely high-output in a design that is much lighter than traditional amplifiers. Normally, a sub that can push that kind of power is no fun to lug around. Okay, we can't promise a fun load in, but we can say that your subwoofers are now probably lighter than your bassist's rig. It's also really compact, which means you should even be able to carry it all by yourself. Plus, Mackie's Fast Recovery design allows the amplifier to recover more quickly when pushed into clipping. This means less distortion when things get too loud.
Tweaked and Tuned
Mackie has once again called on the sonic geniuses over at EAW to make the HD1501 one the most punchy, chest-pounding subwoofers in its class. The ported, direct-radiating design means super-low frequency extension that is smooth and powerful. EAW also custom specified the 15 driver to work in perfect harmony with the amplifier. The woofer is designed to soak up each and every bit of power the amp puts out. Precision phase control and tuning filters make the HD1501 the perfect companion to the HD1521 or SRM450v2, especially when using the high-pass outputs. A finely tuned, phase aligned and undeniably professional PA system is just a couple of patches away.
Ready for Anything
The HD1501 speaker embodies Mackie's "Built-Like-A-Tank" philosophy and is certifiably roadworthy. First off, the enclosure is built using 15mm birch. Wood is not only more durable than plastic, but delivers a more natural sound. The HD1501 also features durable textured black paint that minimizes the risk of scratching. The grill is equally robust, made using powder coated steel and flush with the enclosure to avoid denting. If you use the Mackie subwoofer speaker in an install situation, you can flip off the trademark "Mackie Blue" LED on the front if you want the Mackie HD1501 to blend seamlessly into the background. Throw in the fact that is one of the most compact subwoofers available and you've got an ultra-professional bass bin that can be tossed in the back of even sub-compact vehicles.
- 110 x 20 constant curvature line array
- Scalable and arrayable with a multitude of configuration options
- Maximum flown system supports up to 4 x HDA and 2 x HD1801 subwoofers
- HGround stack up to 3 x HDA on HD1801 subwoofer or flybar
- Pole mount up to 2 x HDA on HD1801 subwoofer or tripod using dual angle pole cups
1200W of ultra-efficient Class-D Fast Recovery amplification
- LF 500W RMS / 1000W peak
- HF 100W RMS / 200W peak
EAW designed acoustics with custom specified transducers
- 12" neodymium woofer with 3" voice coil
- Dual Beyma 1.7" compression drivers with heat-treated titanium diaphragms
High-definition audio processing includes:
- Revolutionary patented acoustic correction
- Transducer time alignment and phase correction
- Precision 2-way crossover
Three-position voicing switch for simple array voicing
- Integrated limiting and protection circuitry
Proven rigging hardware
- Four M10 flypoints
- Integrated flyware allows easy array setup
- Optional Flybar and HD1801 subwoofer flyware kit
Ultra-compact and lightweight (59 lb. / 26.7 kg)
- Rugged all wood cabinet (15mm birch plywood)
- Supported by EAW Resolution prediction software
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- Frequency Response (-10 dB): 52 Hz-20 kHz
- Frequency Response (-3 dB): 60 Hz-18 kHz
- Horizonal Coverage (-6 dB): 110 averaged 2 kHz to 10 kHz
- Vertical Coverage (&nash;6 dB): 20 averaged 2 kHz to 10 kHz
- Max peak SPL (Calculated from driver sensitivity and amplifier power) 1: 131 dB
- Max peak SPL (Measured with pink noise, free field at 1 meter, before limiting) 2: 124 dB
- Crossover Point: 1.5 kHz
- Input Type: Female XLR balanced
- Input Impedance: 11 k? balanced
- Loop Out: Male XLR balanced
- 1-2: Voicing for an array with 1-2 HDAs
- 3-4: Voicing for an array with 3-4 HDAs
- 3-4 Long Throw: Long Throw Voicing for an array with 3-4 HDAs
- Rated Power: 500 watts RMS 1000 watts peak
- Rated THD: < 0.03%
- Cooling: Convection Extrusion
- Design: Class D
- Rated Power: 100 watts RMS 200 watts peak
- Rated THD: < 0.03%
- Cooling: Convection Extrusion
- Design: Class D
- Diameter: 12 in (305 mm)
- Voice Coil Diameter: 3 in (76 mm)
- Diaphragm Material: Paper
- Magnet Material: Neodymium
- Voice Coil Diameter: 1.7 in (43 mm)
- Horn Entry Diameter: 0.75 in (18 mm)
- Diaphragm Material: Mylar
- Magnet Material: Neodymium
- US: 100 - 120 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz, 200W
- EU, CN: 200 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz, 200W
- AC Mains Connector: Locking Neutrik PowerCon A 20 amp, 250VAC Max input 800W
- AC Loop Connector: Locking Neutrik PowerCon B 20 amp, 250VAC Max output 600W
- RMS limiting, power supply and amplifier thermal protection
- Basic Design: Trapezoidal, 20 included angle
- Cabinet: 15 mm exterior grade premium birch plywood
- Finish: High durability black paint
- Handles: One on each side
- Grille: Powder-coated galvanized steel
- Fly Points: Four M10 x 1.5 mm
- Operating Temperature: 0 - 40 C; 32 - 104 F
- Height: 14.7 in (373 mm)
- Width: 24.7 in (628 mm)
- Depth: 15.9 in (405 mm)
- Net Weight: 59 lb (26.7 kg)
- Pole mount, integral rigging flybar, stack on top or fly underneath subwoofer(s), or fly via 4 integrated M10 mounting points (using M10 x 1.5 x 37 mm forged shoulder eyebolts)


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Catalog → School of Education → MSSS → MAT in Middle Grades Education 6-9 Mathematics Specialty Area Project-Portfolio Option
|Major Requirements
|Master of Arts in Teaching. Middle Grades Education 6-9. Mathematics Specialty Area. Project-Portfolio Option
|Total Credit Hours
|Must already have a baccalaureate degree or be lateral entry teacher seeking middle grades teacher licensure. Overall minimum GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 scale for all undergraduate work or minimum 2.75 on 4.0 scale in last 60 hours of study which may include no more than 12 hours graduate study. Prerequisite specialty area course requirements should be completed prior to applying for the "A" level license. Required courses for each individual are determined by comparing transcripts of previous college course work with that of specialty area requirements for the "A" level license. Students may have to take additional undergraduate subject area coursework in order to meet licensure requirements. Students are required to remove academic area deficiencies prior to enrollment in the graduate methods course and internship. See advisor or department chair for evaluation of these courses. Provide scores from either the GRE general section or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) taken within the last five years.
|Initial Licensure Requirements
|Initial licensure (A-level) requirements in Middle Grades Education must be completed prior to taking courses to complete MAT program. EDUC 610 And EDUC 630 And EDUC 644 And EDUC 615 And EDUC 697
|Advanced Licensure Specialty Area Requirements
|EDUC 690 is the prerequisite for EDUC 698 and must be one of first 6 semester hours earned. EDUC 690 And MATH 501 And MATH 502 And ELEM 530 And MATH 504 And MATH 533 And READ 552
|Product of Learning
|EDUC 698 Should be taken during last semester of coursework.
|PRAXIS II Requirement
|PRAXIS II Test: 5169 Middle School Mathematics---Score 165
|Additional Note
|No more than 12 semester hours to be counted toward the degree may be completed prior to formal admission to the MAT degree program.


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If you're the governor of a U.S. state or a local official with big political ambitions, it's usually not good to see your name on the front page of big international news sites like the BBC on a Saturday morning in a non-election year.
But that's where New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie finds himself a day after the attorney for the Christie-appointed official who oversaw road closures on the George Washington Bridge last year said there's evidence the governor knew the traffic fiasco was taking place.
The scandal has thrust Christie, long viewed as 2016 contender for the Republican presidential nomination, into the spotlight. The Christie administration, in a statement, said the letter from the attorney for former Port Authority of New York an New Jersey official David Wildstein "confirms" the governor's assertion he had "absolutely no prior knowledge" of the lane closures, which are the subject of a probe by federal prosecutors.
Meanwhile, close to home, the editorial board of New Jersey's Star-Ledger newspaper, which endorsed Christie's successful 2013 re-election bid (calling him the "most remarkable political talent" since Bill Clinton), on Saturday laid out a scenario in which Christie would have no choice but to resign.
They argue that the letter from Wildstein's attorney directly contradicts Christie's Jan. 13 assertion that he knew nothing of the planning or the execution of the lane closures, which left commuters stranded for hours in an apparent act of retribution toward local officials in Fort Lee, N.J.
"If this charge proves true, then the governor must resign or be impeached. Because that would leave him so drained of credibility that he could not possibly govern effectively. He would owe it to the people of New Jersey to stop bleeding and quit. And if he should refuse, then the Legislature should open impeachment hearings," the Star-Ledger said.
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Britney Spears: World Isn't Ready for 'Scream & Shout' Remix!
Britney Spears smiles and waves as she leaves a church after attending service on Sunday (January 27) in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
The 31-year-old entertainer shot her latest music video over the weekend.
"I'm on set shooting the #ScreamandShoutRemixVideo @iamwill @Hit_Boy @iamdiddy @WakaFlockaBSM @LilTunechi redefining remix" she tweeted.
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"I don't think the world is ready for the #ScreamandShoutRemix @iamwill @Hit_Boy @iamdiddy @WakaFlockaBSM @LilTunechi Let's GO!!!!" Britney added.
Earlier in the week, Britney was spotted out and about doing a little retail therapy.
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A tentative property tax assessment multiplier released yesterday indicated DuPage County is "doing a good job of making assessments," according to an official from the Illinois Department of Revenue.
The property assessment equalization factor or "multiplier" is used by the state as a way to equalize property taxes among counties, a news release from the department said.
According to the department website, once the tax rates for all taxing bodies, such as cities, counties, school districts and park districts, are set, county clerks must assign different tax code areas across their jurisdiction depending on which taxing bodies apply to specific property areas.
"You can have two houses that are in the same school district, but in different fire protection districts," said Susan Hofer, a department spokesperson.
State law requires that a property be assessed at one-third of its market value.
The equalization factor is determined annually by comparing the sales price of individual properties sold during the last three years to the assessed value placed on them by the county assessor, according to the department's website.
If the county clerk has successfully assessed to that value, their property tax assessment multiplier is a 1.0000 – DuPage County's rate for the second straight year. In fact, the county's rates are currently at 33.32 percent of market value, the release said.
However, these numbers are not final, Hofer stressed. The DuPage County Board of Review can take action to significantly affect the county assessment or additional information can be presented to the department, the release said.
A public hearing about the tentative multiplier will be held in the next 20 to 30 days, according to the release.


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107 Jamz Celebrates Black History Month- Today In History
Where would we be without the light bulb? Without lights, that's where. What would the light bulb be without the "carbon filament" in side it? Just a piece of glass. Thanks to black inventor, Lewis Latimer it's much more than that.


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Carolina Sauce Company
Based in Durham, this online outfit sells zesty, fiery foods, not only from North Carolina, but from around the world. If you are looking for North Carolina products there's a specific section for those (click on Shop Categories, then North Carolina Products). You'll find North Carolina barbecue sauces (vinegar-based eastern and tomato-based western and Piedmont styles), dry rubs, marinades, grilling sauces, hot sauces, wing sauces and mustards. If you are interested in products from other locales, you can shop by country as well as by pepper, price and heat. Prices range from $1.95 for Texas Pete Hot Sauce to $27.50 for North Carolina Gift Sets.


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This Stainless Steel Heat Shield is critical to maintaining the flavor of your fish and meats. Turns the grease drippings into smoke for added flavor. Stainless Steel Heat plates are still the best method of radiant for your grill.
Fits Sam's Club Member's Mark Gas Grill Models: BQ05046-6, BQ05046-6A, BQ06042-1, BQ06043-1
Also Fits the Following Brands and Models:
BBQ Pro: BQ05041-28, BQ51009
Kenmore: 119.16675, 119.166750, 119166750, 119.17675, 11917675, 119176750, 119.176750, BQ06W03-1, BQ06W03-1-N
Outdoor Gourmet: BQ05037-2, BQ05046-6A, BQ06042-1, BQ06043-1, BQ06W03-1, BQ06W03-1-N, BQ06W06-A
Measures: 16-1/8" X 8-3/8"
Includes: 3 Stainless Steel Heat Plates
Also known as Heat Tent, Flavorizer Bar, Heat Plate, Heat Shield, Heat Distribution Plates, Savor Plates, and Vaporizer Bars
Aftermarket, NOT made by Sam's Club/Member's Mark
Replacement Part Number: 96431
Original Kenmore Part Numbers: SA0021-1, S1007-000A-003
Original BBQ Pro Part Numbers: SA9139, S1007-012E-007


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The financial industry is filling the world with a plethora of products that involve guaranteed returns in a variety of shapes and sizes. Starting with annuities that guarantee a monthly lifetime income, there are a number of new inventions that offer protection against falling stock markets -- products that guarantee, for example, that we will "always get back at least what we had invested originally."
The genius of these guaranteed products lies in the variety of ways that they obscure the huge commissions and opportunity costs that virtually all of them impose on investors duped by fear mongering. They all beg the question, "Where are the customers' yachts?"
Let's look at what these products are protecting us against by considering the past 39 years, beginning in 1975. The S&P 500 index, which represents about 70 percent of the entire value of the stock market, has lost more than 20 percent of its value for just two of those years -- in 2002 and 2008. The same market earned more than 20 percent (including dividends) in 17 of those 34 years -- or 44 percent of the years people were invested they made a killing. For anyone who would lose sleep over even a 10 percent loss, we can add just one more year, 2001, when the market dropped 12 percent for the year.
Within the year, of course, some market downdrafts have been more severe than these numbers indicate, but the "snapback effect" has an opportunity to correct the problem if given enough time before the end of a year. Actually, within this 39-year time period, we've had eight major crashes with the market losing more than 20 percent, but the average recovery from the bottom of each crash has been 39 percent, and 20 percentage points of that 39 percent has taken place within the first four to six weeks.
This helps to explain why, on an annual basis, market values have held up as well as the numbers indicate. For example, in 1987, the market dropped more than 20 percent in a single day, but the return for the year was a plus 5 percent. These statistics all apply to a portfolio 100 percent committed to stocks.
With about half the money in bonds, the numbers look even safer. Just six years produced any losses at all, and five of those loss years would have been for less than 5 percent. The total average annual return would have been about 7.5 percent.
Similar metrics can be applied further back in time, and anyone betting that the future will be much different is betting against history. So, you should question anyone suggesting a product that will cost you a lot of money, or prompt you to give up what could have been substantial gains (known as an "opportunity cost") -- all for just the dubious benefit of avoiding temporary losses. Without reviewing the vast collection of guaranteed investment products, we can see from these numbers that those that guarantee some minimal average annual return, that cap the gains at 15 percent, or that match the S&P 500 minus the re-invested dividend, are just raking in what could have been yours.
Moreover, guarantees are only as good as the organization making them. Several insurance companies were facing collapse just a few years ago along with Merrill Lynch and other major financial institutions that were manufacturing these guaranteed products. Doing your own thing directly with stock and bond index funds that charge less than one-tenth of 1 percent per year in fees puts you directly in the driver's seat. By comparison, guaranteed products leave you one step removed with the insurance company or a vulnerable financial institution between you and your real money.


text: After 4 trips out and nothing to show for it this brown was a much needed shot in the arm. It has been less than perfect in S/E Michigan this year with cold windy weather and low lake levels. As im not much of a trout fisherman I have been trying to expand my horizons and actually target these fish on a local stream not to far from here. Fishing the Clinton River off M59 and Squirell Rd yesterdays weather and fishing conditions finally came together with temps in the upper 50's and clear water conditions I gave it a shot, this and a burning desire to try out my new Rio Gold 5wt line. After several hours I managed 2 small browns on a rabbit strip clouser and had a large carp take a swipe at it as I was pulling it upstream near where I was standing. Both browns took the clouser like they meant it making the strike very detectable. As for the carp all I seen were the unmistakable scale patterns as it rolled up after the fly. although I have caught many a carp on the lake Ive never got one on a stream. The RIO Gold fly line is exactley what was needed for cold water it laid out nice with NO memory that I could see making a straight connection to my fly. Looking forward to getting out once the weather cooperates.