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............................................. Finish 2nd Front Axle
.............................Start of Radius Rods & Steering
A view of the finish 2nd axle along with the first.
As usual I didn't like having to make the second one, but it does always go faster. I got the curved part done in a couple hours.
I decided that I needed to make new plates that locate the ends of the axles as the other ones weren't wide enough for the bolts that go through the heim joint at the end of the axle (to take into account the head of the bolt and the nut side of the bolt).
Here the new end is in place. They will be welded to crossmembers and reinforced with webbing.
Next I started on the brackets that will mount to the axles near the spindle. The radius bars will attach to these brackets and will locate the front axles. I made a paper pattern with a protractor (to get the 18 deg. angle of the front axle for the castor) and a piece of cutoff 2 X 2 square tubing (the cross-section of the axles). I also located the attachment holes. I transferred all of that to two pieces of 3/16 X 2 inch strap.
I put the strap in the mill and used a 1/4 inch end mill to cut close to my line. My X-Y feed is all hand feed, so I just try and get close and rough it in to save a bunch of grinding. This step only took a couple minutes. Like I've said many times, get a mill and lathe if you want to do a project like this.
Here is the piece laid on top of the paper pattern. You can see I got pretty close.
After I had the second one close I clamped them together and worked on them with the grinder for a few minutes to get closer using the piece of 2 X 2 square tubing.
Then I kept the two pieces together and put them in the vise on the mill and drilled the first hole through both pieces. After the first hole was drilled I inserted a bolt to make sure they didn't move in relation to each other and drilled the remaining two holes. Next I put a second bolt in to hold them together and went back to the hand grinder and finished them up.
Here are the two 99% identical pieces after probably 45 minutes work or so.
This is close to the position they will be in. There will be some more strap that will tie the tops and bottoms of them to the axle. Before I start welding them into place I need to finish the steering arms and the rest of the steering parts. I did these to this point to know where I'm at when designing and making the steering arms so they will clear these brackets.
So it was on to the steering. I bought this B'ville ratio rack ( see parts I've used page ) that can can be mounted at any angle and the ends indexed to whatever position you need. I took a piece of 3/16 strap and made the bracket that you see attached to the rack.
I welded a flat plate between the bottom rails of the cage at the needed height and then welded the rack/bracket to the plate at the desired angle.
A picture showing how the rack is located on the floor at the front of the cage area. The pedals will be right above it and in front of it with the steering column going back between my legs.. I went through about three different locations for the rack and different scenarios for the steering before deciding on this location and method. I want to get it all mocked in and try it before I go any further with the frontend in case my ideas don't work out.
I wanted to further reinforce the bracket that holds the rack, so I made these pieces that attach to it at about 45 degrees.
The finished mounting system for the rack. I'm just tacking everything at this point until I'm sure it will work. If you tried to figure out how the front suspension is going to work from the drawings a few pages back I hate to tell you, but it was wasted time. I'm looking at a simpler solution at this time.
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Pam is a water-soluble polymer, insoluble in most organic solvents, has good flocculation, can reduce friction between the liquid, according to the ionic characteristics can be divided into non-ionic, anion, cation and bisexual type four types.
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On New Year's afternoon, after returning from an all night bus tour to see the first sunrise of 2011 over Mt. Fuji, I sat down at my computer to take care of some odds and ends of leftover business from 2010. One of the things I did was log into Facebook for the first time in a while. I've been a Facebook member for the past year or so, as it has been the only reliable way of getting in touch with my daughter, who is a pediatric nurse and works a very erratic schedule (not to mention that her time zone and mine are ten hours or so out of synch). So anyway, I thought I'd log on to the social networking sight and see what was up with some friends and family. It turns out that my cousin Cindy was online at the same time, and she sent me an instant chat message to wish me a Happy New Year, and to see what sort of mischief I was up to in terms of celebration. I replied that I had gone to Kuonji Temple, in nearby Yamanashi prefecture, where, after a dead-of-night look around the temple grounds, I rode a cable car to the top of Mt. Minobu, from which vantage point I could watch the sun rise over Mt. Fuji. I say "over", but in fact, it rose somewhat to the right of Mt. Fuji. Later in the year, thanks to the seasonal juxtaposing of the Earth vis-à-vis the heavens, the sun actually appears to emerge directly out of Fuji's volcanic crater, creating the famous "Diamond Fuji" illusion, in which Fuji-san is crowned with a sparkling golden jewel. Anyway, I texted Cindy, and told her if she could wait for a few minutes, I would load some pics into the blog. "No need," she replied. "You must have gone with Saki, right? She has already posted a bunch of photos in Facebook. Thanks, though." Rats, I thought, scooped again!
So, several days late, as it has been an extraordinarily busy first week of the year, here are some pictures for those of you who are not Facebook friends with the much-more-timely-than-I Saki-chan:


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If passed, one of the things a proposed ballot measure will ask California voters to decide is whether doctors should be subjected to mandatory and random drug and alcohol testing. The California Medical Association has called the initiative "ridiculous" and an "ill-fated publicity stunt." But is substance abuse by physicians putting our safety at risk?
According to a poll of California voters, the vast majority (85 percent) support their doctors being tested. And they're not the only ones who believe this is a necessary step. In fact, many doctors themselves agree with the proposal, with an article published recently in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) calling for all doctors to undergo confidential and mandatory drug testing. The article's authors said that, if mandatory drug and alcohol testing is instated, "patients might be better protected from preventable harm (and) physicians and employers may experience reduced absenteeism, unintentional adverse events, injuries, and turnover, and early identification of a debilitating problem."
So, there's clear support for this measure, but is it overly cautious? Not according to a 2008 study in the Harvard Review of Psychiatry, which found that, while illicit drug use is much less common among physicians than the general public, prescription drug abuse is five times more common among doctors. Drug abuse rates were found to vary by specialty, but were highest among those specialties with the highest stress and easiest access to these drugs.
If the California measure makes it to the ballot and is passed by voters, it could serve as a valuable test case, providing insight into the true prevalence of substance abuse among doctors, the efficacy of testing in curbing the problem and, over time, the effect that doctor impairment has on patient outcomes.
Would you vote for doctors to face mandatory drug and alcohol testing? Tell us why or why not below.
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Make sure you do something Halloweeny today. Me, I'm playing dress up as the sheriff of Deadwood, Seth Bullock. OK, I'm no Timothy Olyphant, but this was easier for me to pull off than the suggested "Captain Jack Sparrow." (M's suggestion)
Tonight we'll wander about the town, a witch, princess Leia, and myself, committing mayhem and collecting goodies (none for me, thanks. I'm heavy enough).
Then, it's back to the house to carve a pumpkin. I'd better get the day started.
That it's my Birthday.
The rumors are true. And I am 38. Plans for the day are a little in question at the moment, but at the very least we will be carving a pumpkin or two. Yes, I know that's a Hallowe'en activity and not a birthday activity, but I do not make much distinction, having celebrated my birthday right before Hallowe'en for so many years. They are inextricably linked for me.
In any case, when the day shakes out, I will post the weekend details. Already had a very enjoyable Saturday and last week had a few redeemable qualities as well.
And, I'm pretty sure I've got the formula for a Dr. Momentum worked out. Stay tuned for details.
I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, Vice President Dick Cheney's chief of staff, resigned on Friday after federal grand jury indicted him on charges related to the CIA leak investigation.
Libby "lied to FBI agents who interviewed him" in October and November 2003; committed perjury "while testifying under oath before the grand jury" in March 2004; and "engaged in obstruction of justice by impeding the grand jury's investigation into the unauthorized disclosure — or 'leaking' — of Valerie Wilson's affiliation with the CIA to various reporters in the spring of 2003."
"When citizens testify before grand juries they are required to tell the truth," Fitzgerald said in the statement. "Without the truth, our criminal justice system cannot serve our nation or its citizens."
(oh yeah, lots of links shamelessly stolen from Bob McC. Can I help it that on very busy weeks he sends me decent links, which he also posts to his weblog? No — I didn't think so.)
How will Bush choose the next Supreme Court Nominee? If Bush reads this blog, you may be able to influence the decision!
Iran's New President Says Israel 'Must Be Wiped Off the Map'
"Dude, you got some Israel on my map. That is so not cool. I volunteered to drive us through the West Bank, and all you had to do was check the map for me. But no — you were so hungry you had to eat in my car. You know I don't like people eating in my car. Who's going to clean this map up?"
Way to start off your presidency: suggest the destruction of another nation. Asshat.
Senior officials had avoided provocative language in the last decade, but Mr. Ahmadinejad appears to be taking a more confrontational tone than have recent Iranian leaders.
You think?
11 Killed in Airport Prison Fire
Upsetting story. However, I didn't know that airports had prisons. I wonder if they're like their own little municipalities. Their own police forces, Mayor of the Airport, libraries… I wonder if airports have parades or any sorts of seasonal festivals or feasts? Like, "T.F. Green Celebrates America" or "Logan Airport's Feast of St. John."
Critics Raise Ante for Miers
Concerned Women for America, one of the nation's largest Christian advocacy groups, changed its "wait-and-see" position after reading speeches she gave in the early 1990s in which she supported, among other things, "the freedom of the individual woman's right to decide for herself whether she will have an abortion."
The speeches "indicate a radical feminist worldview, a penchant for judicial activism, race and sex quotas, a liberal characterization of the abortion debate and government spending, and an inability to articulate her positions clearly," the group said in a statement.
CWA revealed to sources close at hand that they hope the next nominee will be a cavewoman. But they pointed out she doesn't need to be a radical cavewoman.
(In other news, Harriet decided to withdraw her nomination. She thanked the president for dragging her clearly under qualified butt awkwardly through the news for the last few weeks.)
(I just heard Trent Lott say on TV that he hopes the President chooses the best "man, woman or minority for the job." It's good that he covers the three possible types of people. The president could choose a man. Or maybe a woman. Or, if he doesn't find a qualified man or woman, he can always go with a minority.)
White House braces for leak charges
My recommendation: "Depends." And get those prostates checked. In this day and age, you really can't be too careful.
I admit - this story is only here because of this picture of Cheney. What is that expression? Is he pracicing his DeLay mug shot grin? I have trouble reading this guy.
White Sox Sweep The World Series
Tropical Storm Beta Forms in Caribbean Sea
I think this is one beta that will not be well received.
However, I.T. people across the nation are worried that company employees won't be able to resist. You think cleaning up after a virus is bad, you haven't seen a hurricane.
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The police were directing things, and off and on they had the rain whipping at them. Ryan and I took a quick Tuesday outing to No Problemo at lunch (see Flickr pix of the No Problemo Decor), and the wind seemed to be even worse in New Bedford.
Today's overcast, cold weather seemed almost like a relief. To be fair, I actually saw some blue sky for the first time in days.
And they even let me out of my office once.
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Amy warned of a server move, but for any EAForums readers stopping by here, I currently have no access to the site. The link to the main page is very un-main-page-like (http://www.eaforums.com/).
If anyone with pertinent info is reading this, please feel free to spread any useful information on the situation in the comments.
If you're a radio station and apply for changes in your license to broadcast, the FCC's rules state that your station becomes subject to review.
In the case of a Massachusetts station "WAVM" which has broadcasted from the Maynard High School for 35 years, their request to increase their transmitter signal was the perfect opportunity for a Christian broadcasting station to swoop in for their frequency.
The FCC ruled that a Christian station was a better idea and have pulled the high school's licence, handing it over to be a religious station.
Although WAVM applied for the power increase five years ago, the group just heard about the outcome of the application process and were told the frequency was designated to another applicant.
"Gee, I wonder what's taking so long with that application?"
"Oh, we didn't tell you? Sorry, you're not a licensed radio station anymore. Hope you like hymns!"
(via No More Mister Nice Blog)
Bush hired a bunch of bozos and they're running the country into the ground.
I used to expect that the Republicans could at least be counted on for fiscal responsibility. But, nowadays, counting on them for anything is an extremely naive and inadvisable thing to do.
NYT: Is that fair to our children? If we keep borrowing at this level, won't the Arabs or the Chinese eventually own this country?
Connie Mack: I am not worried about that. (emphasis added)
Carpetbagger Report has the details, but that's Connie Mack, former FL senator and the guy in charge of reforming the tax code.
Did Bush have to really reach to find so many bozos on his side of the aisle, or do the bozos just rise to the top naturally?
In case you don't check it, I thought I'd mention that there are a few new posts over at Thing Of Ugly.
"Bluenatic Fringe" and "Road Rage" are the latest two, but you may not have read the couple before that on our blowing-off-steam themed website.
I've slapped together a little poll for you today:
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My blog is worth $18,629.82.
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I forgot to include this link that JimC sent yesterday.
In other news, Julie sent along this story about what some Texas tool of the oil industry thinks about local efforts to oppose an LNG tank in the middle of a residential area.
When I read the story, my interest was local. But the deeper I go, the more I see that this is a string tied to the all the crap going on with this administration and the energy industry.
We start with Mr. Barton's impotent squealing, quoted in a local paper…
Of course, the comments as quoted by that Standard Times article don't even focus on the merits or detriments of the location of the proposed LNG (liquefied natural gas) terminal, which is what is in dispute. Nobody that I know of opposes an offshore terminal. What we in the Fall River area (an area also lovingly referred to as "the radius of incineration") object to is the placement, and the catastrophic nature of the possible failure of the plant.
But that really is only part of the story. It is notorious for such sites to be placed where politicians feel there will be little opposition on the grounds that the residents are too exhausted after working their difficult low-paying jobs to muster any sort of organized counter-effort. And, of course, in low-income areas there isn't the money to fund resistance campaigns or hire high-priced legal representation.
The reason that the Weaver's Cove people want to put the terminal in Weaver's Cove is that it would be cheaper to them than putting it offshore. Forget the possible danger. Forget the fact that LNG terminals can be terrorist targets. Forget that they have to pass the LNG under bridges to get it where it's going. It's cheaper.
"The Weaver's Cove LNG terminal project in Fall River, Massachusetts … showcases the lengths opponents will go to to stop a project," Mr. Barton said in an opening statement to the Energy and Air Quality Subcommittee at its hearing on the Energy Information Administration's winter fuel outlook.
"After FERC approved the application, the opponents slipped a provision in the highway bill … to prevent the demolition of the Brightman Street Bridge in order to block LNG tankers from using the river to get to the Weaver's Cove project.
He says it like it's not playing fair. The area had no say in where FERC (the Federal Energy Regulation Commission) allowed the facility to be cited. It was thrust upon Fall River. No representation in the matter. Few legal avenues were left after that. Massachusetts responded (legally), the president signed the bill and this fellow is crying foul because his friends are inconvenienced.
Imagine if Mr. Barton had been around at the time of the Boston tea party. Boy would he have been pissed off the next day! And dumping that tea in the harbor wasn't even legal, and the tea itself wasn't dangerous. I have to figure he would have flipped his wig. What right do those colonists have to determine what happens in their colony? Mr. Barton, this is Massachusetts. That's how we roll.
Barton continues to make a fool of himself:
"Now, we all know who will be the first to complain about natural gas prices this winter. And everybody here knows who will blame high prices on a corporate conspiracy, don't we?" the 12-term Texas congressman continued.
Corporate conspiracy? You said it first. But, really, Mr. Barton, don't you think it's a little silly tossing around the phrase "corporate conspiracy" as if it is an unlikely fantasy. How soon we forget Enron.
And a third strategy - the one called "Death Star" within Enron - is eerily similar to the kind of allegation made by California state officials during the crisis.
They had claimed companies including Enron had created phantom congestion on transmission lines, and entered into fake sales with one another to boost prices.The net effect of [the Death Star] transactions is that Enron gets paid for moving energy to relieve congestion without actually moving and energy or relieving congestion - Enron lawyers' memo
Conspiracies in the energy industry? Perish the very thought! Imaginary. Tinfoil hat stuff. Tabloid newspaper fodder. When you find one dead cockroach in your kitchen, it's smart to conclude that it was a loner.
Mr. Barton insults our intelligence. It's just plain shocking.
So, who is this Barton fellow?
Well, the House just rejected a Democratic proposal to create a strategic refinery reserve. Why was that proposal rejected?
The bill was rejected 222 to 199, making way for a vote soon on Barton's Gasoline for America's Security Act[…]. The bill calls on the president to build a refinery that would only supply the military with refined products. It also calls on the president to designate at least three old military bases as suitable places to build a new refinery and allows the Department of Energy to approve refinery projects on an expedited basis.
Democrats, environmentalists, and state officials, however, have criticized the GAS Act, arguing that it would weaken clean air laws and do nothing to decrease gasoline prices. They say the bill amends the Clean Air Act to delay the healthy-air deadlines in cities such as Atlanta and Philadelphia, for instance. They argue that it would also override state authority and let the Department of Energy make decisions on refinery projects.
When you see "Department of Energy" remember that the (elusive) energy policy was set by the Vice President in secret meetings. So, just go ahead and substitute the phrase "energy industry" there. Or, if you prefer Mr. Barton's terms "corporate conspiracy."
Democrats also say their bill would be tougher on price gouging, giving the Federal Trade Commission new authority to punish instances of gasoline sellers taking unfair advantage of presidentially-declared energy emergencies.
I have a feeling that Mr. Barton would have a problem with going after price gougers. And you don't want to inconvenience industry polluters.
To dig a little deeper on Barton:
Why am I not shocked that this guy and DeLay are in on some of the same pork? Beyond the obvious (both Texas Republicans).
Mr. Barton, "don't bring that weak shit" as they say. Energy prices here in the north are high this year with or without the LNG tank. Even if we embraced the possible liquid death bomb with open arms, they couldn't start using it until the new bridge is built, which is still years away. Using this year's high energy prices in the hopes that you'll scare people, cowing them into submission is despicable.
It's news-riffic!
Miers Can't Fill Out A Questionnaire
Miers' brevity fails to impress Senate panelists - Frustrated Specter and Leahy find her answers inadequate
Known for her meticulousness and near obsessive attention to detail, Miers, for example, gave one-word answers to two-part questions, Leahy said, adding that some senators were "insulted" by her answers.
Way to ace the job application, Harriet. But there's more to this story than just Harriet needing a "do-over" on the application.
Specter is upset because the discussion about Harriet is all happening in the back rooms with people reassuring other people that Harriet is a good soldier for those who oppose a woman's right to control what goes on inside her own body. But, really, Arlen. Back rooms. Back alleys… who really pays attention to this stuff?
Don't miss this priceless gem from unconfirmed almost-SCOTUS Bork:
Pointing to a deepening rift between conservatives appalled by the nomination and those seeking to placate Bush, Bork said the Senate is being asked to "confirm a nominee with no visible judicial philosophy who lacks the basic skills of persuasive argument and clear writing."
Scathing! And look at the choice you've got as a conservative today. Choose one:
Not much wiggle room there.
DeLay Ordered to Texas for Booking
Rep. Tom DeLay was ordered to appear at the sheriff's office in his home county of Fort Bend for booking on state conspiracy and money laundering charges.
Yep - they're going to book him and fingerprint him. When do we get to see the mug shot? An attaboy or attagirl to the first person to post an image link!
Moralistic Buffoons Give Unsolicited Opinion About TV
"We were alarmed to find that the three worst shows … are being marketed as family-friendly when in fact these shows are none other than wolves in sheep's clothing," Brent Bozell, head of the Virginia-based group, said in a statement.
Brent Bozo needs to check himself before he wrecks himself. I have yet to see Family Guy or American Dad marketed to kids. I think that they're just upset these shows skew liberal. Granted, they appear at the end of the "Safe Harbor" on Sunday (they air just before 10PM, instead of after 10) but there is a clear warning before every airing of the show.
And, to further etch these folks onto my pooplist, they went after Arrested Development as well. I guess it's not bad enough that nobody watches the show.
Cancer Drug 'Simply Stunning'
In test results released on Wednesday that researchers called "simply stunning", the drug Herceptin was shown to dramatically reduce the recurrence of a common type of breast cancer in its early stage after chemotherapy.
In a sapphire blue chiffon gown by J.Mendel, Herceptin dazzled fans with an elegantly flowing train and a crystal banded empire waist, all befitting of a princess. It certainly wins for most attention-grabbing cancer-drug and our overall best dressed. Way to go, Herceptin!
Sorry, Angiotensin-I converting enzyme inhibitors. You're so 2004.
Mad Chicken Disease
A villager has become the 13th person to die of bird flu in Thailand while his son is being treated for flu-like symptoms, the prime minister said. […] The victim had slaughtered and cooked a neighbour's dead chickens.
Not to joke in the face of a looming apocalypse, but isn't it overkill to slaughter a dead chicken?
Note to self: avoid the chicken at the Thai restaurant.
Astrologer predicts own death
Folks in Bhopal are worried that this "accurate" astrologer's forecast means he will die at the predicted hour. Fear is bolstered by his previous track record.
"My father had predicted the death of my grandfather 15 years ago and it came true exactly like he calculated."
Oddly, the grandfather was found face-down in his curry, with a knife in his back. Just as predicted! So, you can see why people are worried.
Take the Daily Show and turn it up a notch. What do you get?
Well, not The Colbert Report, but if I were forced to sum it up in a trite couple of sentences at gun point, you have my answer.
I really like The Daily Show. I think John Stewart is both funny and endearing. So I was a little bit worried when I heard that Comedy Central was going to try a new news show.
Stephen Colbert has taken the faux-news format and run with it. Instead of an expanded and improved SNL News show (which, arguably, is what The Daily Show is) Colbert has patterned his show after the more gimmicky and supposedly "edgy" shows that are further away from the bright center of actual journalism. Think O'Reilly Factor.
The half hour show has its own gimmicks. "The Word" is a rambling segment in which Colbert riffs his opinion off a "word of the day." Simultaneously, well-timed annotations appear in the split-screen which you may or may not find to be humorous. I do.
He has the obligatory interview segment. So far he's had Stone Phillips and Leslie Stahl. Like John Stewart, Colbert can joke on his feet and takes jokes of opportunity. And instead of having a semi-serious interview, the segment becomes another opportunity to goof around.
It's almost as though Comedy Central thought that The Daily Show was getting to be too much like actual news, and told Colbert to do his thing.
Because I like Stewart, I am reluctant to admit this, but I had trouble remembering to catch The Daily Show. But with Colbert on afterward, I'm more likely to watch Comedy Central from 11:00-12:00 every weekday. My main concern is that with the density of humor evidenced in the first two episodes, can Colbert keep it up for very long. I hope he can, because both the news and news coverage need lampooning more than ever.
If you like anything about The Daily Show, you need to catch The Colbert Report.
If you look at a sat photo of Taunton, you can see a trickle runs through it.
That's "Mill River." At the moment, residents of Taunton are worried that Mill river may be in danger of flooding, as an old dam threatens to burst.
The 12-foot-high Whittenton dam traverses a massive, interconnected waterway that cuts through Taunton, beginning with Winnecunnet Pond in the north, then Snake River and Sabbatia Lake, which feeds into Mill River, which runs through downtown. The dam is just north of downtown. Emergency officals said that if the dam gave way, flooding could occur around all those bodies of water, and a second dam upstream, the Morey's Bridge dam, would also probably give way. If both dams gave way, the surge could be as much as 12 feet of water, said Senator Marc R. Pacheco, a Taunton Democrat.
12 feet of water in the center of Taunton is, clearly, very bad news.
[Update: it really sounds like the wall of water caused by dam failure would be something like 6 feet. Still very bad, of course. The water level is dropping in the Sabbatia, so that is good news. Fingers crossed.]
Let's hope it doesn't come to that. Best of luck, Taunton.
Check out this story on ABC. Apparently, one river is as good as another in Massachusetts. That's the Merrimack in Lowell. What, 60 miles away?
You know what's good with apple pie? Ice cream, that's what. Because nothing goes with something fattening like something even more fattening.
Weekend #3 of October, and Pie #2. This pie was was crusted using lard and butter. It was better than last week's but I'm not sure I like butter in pie crust. It was flaky, though.
Next weekend we will have pie #3. I will choose the apples from a local farmstand and go back to using Crisco for the crust. The Crisco is already in the freezer… waiting.
We made and decorated Halloween cookies. I'll try to get some pix into the photostream later. For now you'll just have to use your imagination.
Julie came up with a new drink. I'll let her tell you the inspired name, but I will reveal the ingredients:
Danger: You can't taste the alcohol.
On the other hand, there really isn't much alcohol in it.
This weekend was Somerset's "Musictown Festival." Don't ask me to explain it. We have adopted music as our "thing" since it's harvest time and there aren't too many farms in suburbia.
Now, an Apple Pie Festival… that would be something.
The festival includes a parade. In years past there have been varying amounts of candy-throwing at the parade. Some years, none of the floats throw candy. Most years, there is very little candy-throwing. This year it seemed as though nearly every group in the parade wanted to throw little hard candies at the crowd.
The kiddies, of course, go scurrying out to grab the candy. I was there with little M. I'd brought a folding chair for her. You know you're feeding a kid too much candy when they're not excited enough to even really lean forward too much to pick up the candy in front of them. Some kids will dart right in front of you to aggressively grab a Toostie Roll even if your fingernail is about to scratch its wrapper. Not M. It practically has to land in her lap.
I wonder what it takes to enter a float of one's own? If I were to enter a float, what should it be? Something obnoxiously political? That might be funny. Sure, folks might get offended, but if I have to stand there and watch the Bristol county sheriff dart about shaking hands, and listen to some old codger tell him how great he is, people can look at my "Bush For President… of Iraq" poster.
Eh… Where was I? Wake me up when this post is over.
Oh, right - I'm wondering what sort of a float I should enter, were I to try to get into the parade next year. Any suggestions?
On Saturday, Julie joined us for a drive to the local mall.
On the way, via back roads, we encountered some flooding. In one spot, water was literally bubbling out of a storm drain manhole cover like a fountain (I was driving and could not get a picture). This was hours after it had stopped raining.
The heavy rains after days of precipitation left us with a bunch of water and no ground to soak it up. There are lots of reports of flooded basements. Luckily, ours has been dry. I am fairly amazed at this. But the heavy winds did produce a leak.
Some of the local roads were closed, but we found our path mostly clear. We did encounter a yard in Swansea that had turned into a pond. The water was crossing the road, and there were rivulets across driveways. A number of landscaping plants found themselves over-irrigated.
The Church has come out warning against trying to use the Bible as literal truth. This is an announcement with direct implications to the so-called Intelligent Design nontheory. Reports the UK's Times Online:
The Bible is true in passages relating to human salvation, they say, but continue: "We should not expect total accuracy from the Bible in other, secular matters."
They go on to condemn fundamentalism for its "intransigent intolerance" and to warn of "significant dangers" involved in a fundamentalist approach.
In case you're wondering what parts of the Bible they're talking about, they do get specific:
As examples of passages not to be taken literally, the bishops cite the early chapters of Genesis, comparing them with early creation legends from other cultures, especially from the ancient East. The bishops say it is clear that the primary purpose of these chapters was to provide religious teaching and that they could not be described as historical writing.
This does not interfere with anyone's belief in a creator. It simply means that the description in the Bible is not to be taken literally.
Or — for those who don't mind InnerCaps: "SuiCider."
In my quest to invent a drink which I can name "DrMomentum" (inspired by the Thirdmate) I have tried a number of less-than-fortunate combinations.
Today I came upon the first drink I would care to try again. It's not a DrMomentum (it just doesn't feel right) but a natural name did present itself. The Suicider.
Learn Fun Facts!
Sweet Cider is the kind of cloudy apple juice you can get refrigerated in the supermarket, pasteurized. Or you can get it straight from the farm stand, unpasteurized. Traditionally in New England, "apple cider" refers to the alcoholic, fermented beverage. That's because the folks here in the 1800's didn't have refrigeration. They made apple cider so that they'd have something to drink which would last a while. Unfermented apple juice didn't stay unfermented for long, and often just went bad unless you turned it into cider.
In Europe and Oceania, they have continued to use these meanings for the word "cider." Predominantly here in America, somewhere along the line "cider" was coopted to mean simple, unfiltered apple juice.A new term "Hard Cider" is therefore needed to describe what had always been referred to before as "apple cider."
OK. Whatever.
Another Fun Fact:
You can hide an unexpected amount of bourbon in sweet cider.
I couldn't let this one go by.
Computer chips that store music could soon be built into a woman's breast implants. […] According to The Sun he said: "It is now very hard for me to thing [Ed note: he means "think"] of breast implants as just decorative. If a woman has something implanted permanently, it might as well do something useful."
OK - they also mention the possibility for med-tech uses. But they've missed some obvious uses.
Some male scientists have also been experimenting with the idea of putting technology into the penis. However, repeated over-estimation of the space available has doomed that project to failure.
P. G Wodehouse was a literary genius, and the world doesn't need a novice like me expounding for too long about it. However, I will say this.You have to find out if you're the type of person who would like the Jeeves books, or not.
If you are, you're in luck. The BBC TV series (which was shown on PBS, where we first encountered it) is quite good. It's been mentioned here before — named "Jeeves and Wooster." Adapted for television, it does what this novice considers to be a surprisingly good job of capturing the humor of the stories, a lot of which is rooted in the slang and language. It must have been frightfully difficult to translate to the screen. These episodes are on DVD and can be bought or rented.
If you'd rather have the original texts, you're in even better luck. A number of P. G. Wodehouses' Jeeves stories are part of Project Gutenberg, and can be downloaded and read for free.
If you're not the type, this saddens me. For your sake. But not everyone can like every flavor of ice cream either, so I won't hold it against you.
Now, I will do you a bit of a favor. If you're not inclined to try a whole book, I'm betting there are a couple of passages that will tell you quickly whether you're the type who will like Wodehouse or not. I have included them below the fold of this post, thanks to the work being in the public domain. Read on, if you please, to find out the role a gaudy white brass-buttoned jacket plays in the relationship between Bertie Wooster and his trusty valet Jeeves. Bertie narrates…
The first intimation I had that things were about to hot up was a pained and disapproving cough from the neighbourhood of the carpet. For, during the above exchanges, I should explain, while I, having dried the frame, had been dressing in a leisurely manner, donning here a sock, there a shoe, and gradually climbing into the vest, the shirt, the tie, and the knee-length, Jeeves had been down on the lower level, unpacking my effects.
He now rose, holding a white object. And at the sight of it, I realized that another of our domestic crises had arrived, another of those unfortunate clashes of will between two strong men, and that Bertram, unless he remembered his fighting ancestors and stood up for his rights, was about to be put upon.
I don't know if you were at Cannes this summer. If you were, you will recall that anybody with any pretensions to being the life and soul of the party was accustomed to attend binges at the Casino in the ordinary evening-wear trouserings topped to the north by a white mess-jacket with brass buttons. And ever since I had stepped aboard the Blue Train at Cannes station, I had been wondering on and off how mine would go with Jeeves.
In the matter of evening costume, you see, Jeeves is hidebound and reactionary. I had had trouble with him before about soft-bosomed shirts. And while these mess-jackets had, as I say, been all the rage—_tout ce qu'il y a de chic_—on the Cote d'Azur, I had never concealed it from myself, even when treading the measure at the Palm Beach Casino in the one I had hastened to buy, that there might be something of an upheaval about it on my return.
I prepared to be firm.
"Yes, Jeeves?" I said. And though my voice was suave, a close observer in a position to watch my eyes would have noticed a steely glint. Nobody has a greater respect for Jeeves's intellect than I have, but this disposition of his to dictate to the hand that fed him had got, I felt, to be checked. This mess-jacket was very near to my heart, and I jolly well intended to fight for it with all the vim of grand old Sieur de Wooster at the Battle of Agincourt.
"Yes, Jeeves?" I said. "Something on your mind, Jeeves?"
"I fear that you inadvertently left Cannes in the possession of a coat belonging to some other gentleman, sir."
I switched on the steely a bit more.
"No, Jeeves," I said, in a level tone, "the object under advisement is mine. I bought it out there."
"You wore it, sir?"
"Every night."
"But surely you are not proposing to wear it in England, sir?"
I saw that we had arrived at the nub.
"Yes, Jeeves."
"But, sir——"
"You were saying, Jeeves?"
"It is quite unsuitable, sir."
"I do not agree with you, Jeeves. I anticipate a great popular success for this jacket. It is my intention to spring it on the public tomorrow at Pongo Twistleton's birthday party, where I confidently expect it to be one long scream from start to finish. No argument, Jeeves. No discussion. Whatever fantastic objection you may have taken to it, I wear this jacket."
"Very good, sir."
He went on with his unpacking. I said no more on the subject. I had won the victory, and we Woosters do not triumph over a beaten foe. Presently, having completed my toilet, I bade the man a cheery farewell and in generous mood suggested that, as I was dining out, why didn't he take the evening off and go to some improving picture or something. Sort of olive branch, if you see what I mean.
He didn't seem to think much of it.
"Thank you, sir, I will remain in."
I surveyed him narrowly.
"Is this dudgeon, Jeeves?"
"No, sir, I am obliged to remain on the premises. Mr. Fink-Nottle informed me he would be calling to see me this evening."
"Oh, Gussie's coming, is he? Well, give him my love."
"Very good, sir."
"Yes, sir."
"And a whisky and soda, and so forth."
"Very good, sir."
"Right ho, Jeeves."I then set off for the Drones.
Bertie goes off to visit the men's club he frequents. It's a place filled with fellows that make Bertie look like a genius.
Later in the story, Bertie is letting Jeeves in on his plan to get his cousin Angela to sympathize with her on-the-outs boyfriend Tuppy Glossop. The plan involves the gluttonous Tuppy refusing to eat a delicious dinner to give the impression that he is pining for Angela. Jeeves is dubious, and is not hiding it.
"I don't want to seem always to be criticizing your methods of voice production, Jeeves," I said, "but I must inform you that that 'Well, sir' of yours is in many respects fully as unpleasant as your 'Indeed, sir?' Like the latter, it seems to be tinged with a definite scepticism. It suggests a lack of faith in my vision. The impression I retain after hearing you shoot it at me a couple of times is that you consider me to be talking through the back of my neck, and that only a feudal sense of what is fitting restrains you from substituting for it the words 'Says you!'"
"Oh, no, sir."
"Well, that's what it sounds like. Why don't you think this scheme will work?"
"I fear Miss Angela will merely attribute Mr. Glossop's abstinence to indigestion, sir."
I hadn't thought of that, and I must confess it shook me for a moment. Then I recovered myself. I saw what was at the bottom of all this. Mortified by the consciousness of his own ineptness—or ineptitude—the fellow was simply trying to hamper and obstruct. I decided to knock the stuffing out of him without further preamble.
"Oh?" I said. "You do, do you? Well, be that as it may, it doesn't alter the fact that you've put out the wrong coat. Be so good, Jeeves," I said, indicating with a gesture the gent's ordinary dinner jacket or smoking, as we call it on the Cote d'Azur, which was suspended from the hanger on the knob of the wardrobe, "as to shove that bally black thing in the cupboard and bring out my white mess-jacket with the brass buttons."
He looked at me in a meaning manner. And when I say a meaning manner, I mean there was a respectful but at the same time uppish glint in his eye and a sort of muscular spasm flickered across his face which wasn't quite a quiet smile and yet wasn't quite not a quiet smile. Also the soft cough.
"I regret to say, sir, that I inadvertently omitted to pack the garment to which you refer."
The vision of that parcel in the hall seemed to rise before my eyes, and I exchanged a merry wink with it. I may even have hummed a bar or two. I'm not quite sure.
"I know you did, Jeeves," I said, laughing down from lazy eyelids and nicking a speck of dust from the irreproachable Mechlin lace at my wrists. "But I didn't. You will find it on a chair in the hall in a brown-paper parcel."
The information that his low manoeuvres had been rendered null and void and that the thing was on the strength after all, must have been the nastiest of jars, but there was no play of expression on his finely chiselled to indicate it. There very seldom is on Jeeves's f-c. In moments of discomfort, as I had told Tuppy, he wears a mask, preserving throughout the quiet stolidity of a stuffed moose.
"You might just slide down and fetch it, will you?"
"Very good, sir."
"Right ho, Jeeves."
And presently I was sauntering towards the drawing-room with me good old j. nestling snugly abaft the shoulder blades.
And Dahlia was in the drawing-room. She glanced up at my entrance.
"Hullo, eyesore," she said. "What do you think you're made up as?"I did not get the purport.
Do you get the sense that Jeeves will not let this go so easily? You'll have to watch the TV adaptation or read the story to find out. It is from the book Right Ho, Jeeves.
Facts To Learn And Know: A valet works for an individual. A butler is employed to serve a household.
Sparkling Black Cherry Citrus Flavored Soda
So proclaims the label of the other new Fresca.
As promised: my impressions.
The aroma is all cherry. Reminiscent of Perrier cherry-flavored water.
The initial flavor is overpoweringly cherry, with the citrus here much further in the background than with the new peach variation. Together, the cherry and citrus make an almost sherbet-like combination. The flavor is much more smooth than regular Fresca. The slight bitter aftertaste is accompanied by the cherry aftertaste which lingers longer.
If I had to rate them relative to each other, I like the peach variation best, then this new cherry flavor, and the old Fresca last. Which is notable, because I liked the old Fresca.
Some may be turned off by how strong the new flavorings are. Other than that, I think these are worth a try for anyone who likes Fresca or is looking for a new diet soft drink.
The Weekend at (slightly more than) a glance.
Saturday: Wallace and Gromit
Sunday: Apple Picking
Monday: Pie and Sea Tales
Details below the "fold."
Julie met with us to see Curse of the Were-Rabbit.
If you're familiar with Wallace and Gromit, you already know whether or not you will like this film. And the case is, most probably, that you know you will like it.
The Aardman studios characters — a cheese-loving British goofy inventor and his emotive yet silently clever dog — are a refreshing change from most of the vacuous available children's entertainment. It's encouraging to see the moviegoing public embracing good quality animation. Nick Park's characters have a warm quality about them that even the best of the latest CGI films are missing. They radiate a timeless charm.
It's hard to believe that it was over 10 years ago that we were watching "The Wrong Trousers" at the Avon in Providence (remember, Bri?)
The film is accompanied by a short, featuring the penguins from the DreamWorks film "Madagascar." The short was full of slapstick antics and a few decent groaners, but ran a tad long.
This film is structured much like previous W&G features, including an outrageous action/chase sequence at the end. While nothing, in my mind, can match that first time I saw Wallace and Gromit give it their all to apprehend that crooked penguin while riding a model train, Were-Rabbit has its own share of surprises in store. Fun for the whole family.
We hit the nearest Wings to Go on the way home for an early dinner, and introduced Julie to the BBC version of Jeeves and Wooster on DVD back at the ranch.
We were lucky enough to join up with Sara for some apple picking. They weren't ideal fall conditions, but intrepid pickers we are. We located a nearby PYO farm (the C.N. Smith farms in East Bridgewater) and headed out.
There were a surprising number of undaunted folks at the orchard. We were attired for the rain that dogged us all day, perfectly resigned to getting a decent soaking. C.N. Smith Orchard is bursting with varieties of apples. The Macs were already picked out, but we drowned our sorrows in Cortland, Mutsu, Fuji, Braeburn, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Macoun, Spencer, and Granny Smith.
We made our way down the rows, sometimes slowed by huddled groups of umbrella-wielding apple-seekers. One wondered how one was supposed to enjoy apple-picking if you had to hold both a bag and an umbrella. And these groups seemed to lumber about in clogs, with always the danger of the dreaded eye-poke form a wayward umbrella rib. Me without my swim goggles.
Some of us, instead, embraced the weather. That is, if you can call slickers and duck boots any sort of embrace. We stopped far short of cavorting among the branches au natural. I believe that proper rain gear is a happy medium.
As rain dripped from our arms, so did it run off the apples themselves, giving to them a dark, wine-like quality. The Cortlands, familiar to me usually as a red-to-green variety, were astonishingly plum-colored, drawing numerous remarks as we twisted them off and stared for a moment before dropping them into the girls' bags.
Having such a variety available was a treat, because here was a first opportunity to compare. The girls were clearly excited to have apple choices for the first time in an orchard like this. Most of the good apples were fairly high up, but there was decent picking somewhere for even the shortest of our party.
We parted company with Sara after returning home, and spend the dinner hour at my parents' house, catching up after the last couple of weeks.
Little of interest happened today. The day itself was spent running a shopping errand or two. Back home it was reading time while the girls played.
Maggie expressed an interest in apple pie, and she obliged in reading to me from The Mauritius Command as I peeled the apples and prepared the pie shell. The fourth book of the Aubrey/Maturin series is where, we think, I left off the last time I was reading O'Brian's wonderful fiction. Or perhaps not, as the book seems extremely familiar. It's not important, though, as it's a lot of fun to be able to enjoy the book by sharing it with Maggie, who has read all of them and more.
The pie came out quite passable. Improved with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The pie crust could have been a lot less crumbly. But the variety of apples used gave the pie some definite character. Every pie is an adventure. An adventure in calories, to be sure, but you never know exactly what you're going to get. Mixing up apples, you definitely get something greater than the sum total of parts.
So, I watched the Red Sox game tonight. (Well, I listened to most of it, and watched the end)
Boy, those White Sox can play some baseball.
And, boy, it's somehow comforting to actually feel like a Red Sox fan again. The last year was really strange.
So, welcome back to the world we all remember, fellow Red Sox fans.
New phrase. Hot, fresh and ready for you.
"Your Rush is showing." - Meaning: "You have repeated a demonstrably false American Republican talking point." Named for the conservative talk show host "Rush Limbaugh" known for spouting falsehoods and blathering on incessantly. Note to liberals: People whose Rush is showing should be treated with care. They've been duped, and are in a vulnerable state. They need your guidance and sympathy while they recover.
I made it up. Feel free to use it.
If you like this phrase, and you're bored, you might also like the glee over at Billmon's Whiskey Bar regarding Rush Limbaugh's apparent confusion over what to say about Bush's newest crony SCOTUS nominee.
Maggie doubted my LEARN STUPID FACTS! so here are references:
If I had made them up, I would have called them "PSEUDO-FACTS!" For the sake of clarity.
Fresca has gotten a makeover, and a couple of new flavor spinnoffs.
Yes, as always, Aces Full of Links is the place to go for cutting edge diet soft drink news.
The two new flavors are Sparkling Peach Citrus Fresca and Sparkling Black Cherry Fresca. Both are now available at the local supermarket here.
You can see the old can design in this image from the Coca Cola website. The new one is really retro-spacey. Frankly, a little generic looking. But the old design was no great shakes either, so I'm not complaining. I think it's a slight improvement.
I've been drinking the Sparkling Peach Citrus Fresca for two days now. It's more peach than citrus, but you can still taste the grapefruit Fresca flavor peeking through. It's a very fresh balance, actually. I'm going to guess that people who like fruit-flavored drinks will like this a little bit more than the original Fresca. I like peach, so I think this is a definite improvement.
One thing is for certain, Sparkling Peach Citrus Fresca is head and shoulders above the abomination that is 7-Up Plus. It took me months to work through a 12 pack of that mix of soda water, apple juice vitamin C and Splenda. (Side note: 7-Up Plus comes in 2 new flavors. You know I will eventually have to try them.)
Julie has a theory about mixing sugar and Splenda, and in the case of 7-Up Plus I have to agree.
But back to Fresca; it doesn't contain Splenda. And the peach is definitely a good thing. The real test will be for me to get cans of the stuff and try them at 1 in the morning with a box of pretzel sticks. Thumbs up from Aces Full of Links.
I'll report on the Black Cherry version when I have a chance.
Did you know….?
I like Amazon's "also interested" feature. If I were a kid who loved "Toy Story" and were looking for a new movie to watch, check out these recommendations straight from the Amazon page for the "10th Anniverary Ediiton" of "Toy Story."
Customers interested in this film were also interested in these films:
- Wedding Crashers Theatrical Release ~ Owen Wilson (Rate it)
- Chicken Little Theatrical Release ~ Joan Cusack (Rate it)
- The Chronicles of Narnia Theatrical Release ~ Georgie Henley (Rate it)
- Saw II Theatrical Release ~ Donnie Wahlberg (Rate it)
That's right, kids! Check out the Wedding Crashers and Saw II!


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Werdnerd Tutoring offers all new students who participate in live tutoring sessions with an assessment. The assessment allows the tutor to know exactly what the student's strengths are as well as the areas of improvement. Areas of improvement will be the focus of discussion; this is also what the individualized instruction will evolve around, strengthening the areas of improvement. Essentially, the tutoring is customized for the student to help boost necessary skills.
4. What is the difference between live tutoring sessions and the drop-box feature?
Live Tutoring Sessions are online tutoring sessions where the student and tutor communicate and interact with one another using whiteboard technology in real time. Students get the answers to their questions immediately. If students need assistance with homework, the tutor can walk the student through the problem from beginning to end step by step, making it easy for the student to follow along at his/her own pace and ask any necessary questions.
On the other hand, the drop-box feature is for students who prefer to "drop" off an assignment into the box to be examined by a tutor. The tutor emails the student within 24-48 hours, answering the questions the student asked about the assignment. The tutor and tutee have no interaction besides via email.
5. How do I know which tutoring option (live tutoring or drop-box) to choose?
This is a rule of thumb: decide if immediate assistance is needed or if your questions can be answered via email.
If immediate assistance is necessary along with the desire to talk with a tutor in real time, you should book an appointment to work with a tutor for a live tutoring session. However, if questions do not have to be answered right away and you prefer to work with a tutor via email not in real time, not using a whiteboard, the drop-box is probably a better option. It appears that the drop-box option is fairly more popular among the college student audience.
6. What is a whiteboard?
A whiteboard is a great piece of technology; this tool makes online tutoring easy and convenient for students and their tutors alike because it affords both student and tutor to communicate effectively, both verbally and visually within the tutoring session. The tutor will send a link that the student opens and the tutor and student interact in an online environment, working on homework, practicing exercises, working on whatever is necessary for the student. Everything is all done on a computer from the comfortable of the student's desired location (home, work, library, office, anywhere).
7. Is additional equipment needed for tutoring sessions?
No, the only necessary items needed during tutoring sessions are: (1) a computer, (2) high speed internet connection (3) webcam (optional), and (4) microphone and headset (optional)
8. Is the first 30 minutes of the session really free for new students?
Yes, new students get their first half session (30 minutes) for free when they sign up for a one hour session. No strings attached. Also, for a limited time, the assessment is also free as well for new students.
9. What typically happens during the first tutoring session?
During the first session, the first half is devoted to assessing the student's skill level. Students will be given an assessment, so tutors can pinpoint areas of improvement that need to be focused on. The second half of the session is devoted to explaining the areas that need to be focused on and starting to work on those areas. This is also where the tutor will make a suggestion as to the number of recommended sessions. The student works with a tutor for one hour and is only charged for a 30 minute session; this is available to new students only.
10. What is an assessment?
The assessment is given to the student by the tutor; typically, it is a writing test to see where the student's strengths as well as areas of improvement are. The tutor asks the student what he/she enjoys writing about, and the tutor directs the student to write a paragraph, essay, or whatever is most appropriate about something of interest to the student to see how the student writes and tackles written assignments. The results are discussed with the parent and/or student.
11. How will I know how my child is doing?
Upon completion of the assessment and every tutoring session, parents are notified by tutors regarding what was covered during the session and how the student performed. In addition, tips and things the student can continue to work on in-between the next tutoring session will also be outlined.
12. How do I book an appointment with a tutor?
Simply, go to the website: werdnerdtutoring.com. Then, click on the book an appointment link. Determine which available appointment works for you or your student then click the book appointment now icon. Once you have completed this, you need to make a payment using Pay-pal for the appointment that was just booked. An email will be sent notifying you of the booked appointment.
13. How many sessions are recommended?
Since every student is unique and special, this question can be answered best only after a student has completed the assessment, which allows the tutor to better determine the recommended number of tutoring sessions.
14. How much does a tutoring session cost?
There is an array of various sessions available for students to fit different needs and schedules.
For live tutoring, sessions available include (booking an appointment is necessary):
- 15 minutes for $9.99
- 30 minutes for $19.99
- 45 minutes for $24.99
- 60 minutes for $39.99
For assignment/project drop-box, pricing for this unique option is as follows (no need to book an appointment for the below options):
- 1-2 pages for $9.99
- 3-5 pages for $14.99
- 6-10 pages for $19.99
- 11-13 pages for $24.99
- 14-16 pages for $29.99
- 17-20 pages for $34.99
- 21 or more pages, ask for a special price quote
15. How can I pay for a tutoring session?
Werdnerd Tutoring uses Pay-pal to process all online payments; Pay-pal is a safe, reliable, and trustworthy way to make payments. All major credit cards are accepted.
16. Does Werdnerd Tutoring offer gift certificates?
Yes, gift certificates can be purchased in any dollar amount. For more information or to purchase gift certificates, send an email to: email@example.com
17. Do you offer a money back guarantee?
Yes, if you are not satisfied for ANY reason, let us know. We will not hesitate to refund you.
18. What are the educational requirements of the tutors?
All tutors have advanced degrees in their relevant field(s) within the humanities because Werdnerd Tutoring takes great pride in equipping students everywhere with the necessary resources and skills needed to be life-long learners in the world of writing. The mission of Werdnerd Tutoring is simply to provide students everywhere with the highest quality information while ensuring students are engaged and inspired while learning the content.
19. What can tutors help students with?
Tutors can provide specialized assistance in the following areas, to name a few:
- Homework help/questions
- Clarifying difficult material
- Making necessary connections between concepts
- Learning and remembering information
- Implementing good writing/study habits
- Focusing on the writing process before starting a writing project
- Strengthening areas that need improvement
- Brushing up and keeping ideas fresh from the school year through the summer
20. Are tutors available year around?
Yes, tutors are available during the summer. Hours may vary from the regular school semester hours during summer, however.
21. What is the minimum length of a live tutoring session available?
The minimum length of a session is 15 minutes available for just $9.99.
22. What is the maximum length of a live tutoring session available?
The maximum length of a session is 60 minutes available for just $39.99.
Please note: Sessions are available in 15 minute increments, from 15 to 60 minutes.


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Well done and surprisingly humorous family horror tale—until it becomes phony/artsy. B
Another boyfriend from hell by the numbers. C+
French action series beginning to run on empty. C
A well done gangster flick about Boston's Whitey Bulger. But not in the same class as The Departed. At least not for me. Once again, we find Hollywood glamorizing gangsters and vilifying the police. B+
The Odd Couple in the woods. Starts slow, stays slow (which is appropriate since the movie is about two old guys trying to hike the Appalachian Trail). But I enjoyed it. Especially Nick Nolte's performance. B


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Fylde Wedding Films was founded in 2012 to provide the premier wedding day film-making service for Blackpool and Lancashire. Our team has years of experience in film and TV, and have worked extensively in the wedding film industry. We've become increasingly aware that there's a demand for good quality wedding day films – but at a price that is affordable. So we're here to offer you the star treatment and amazing films at great prices.
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text: We started the day at the Villa for a late breakfast before making our way to Ubud via the Hotel Shuttle Bus. The walk was said to be a 9km flat relaxing walk suggested for morning activity before exploring Ubud. Considering that the next day is a big hike to the Volacano, I thought this would be a nice chilled activity to do while looking at countryside Bali views. It was super hot as with every Indonesian city is but it wasn't going to stop us from heading out. You start the walk at Ibah Resort entrance where a few signs lead you to Campuhan Ridge (also known as Tjampoehan). As soon as you past the temple, the trees disappear and the views open up to this awesome hill with shoulder high grasses. The path leads you to the top of the hill where there are only a couple of palm trees making it very scenic. Continuing the walk past the hill, we reach small villages and small farmlands before arriving to a nice cafe. The weather was crazy hot and the sun was so strong that I was already sweating after only 10 minutes of walking. That could also be caused by the dead weight in my bag full of cameras that did not end up being used. It was supposed to be a 9km walk but that is if you keep walking after the cafe back to Ubud, but for a more scenic route you walk back to Ubud through the same way again. Overall, I think the walk to the cafe and back to Ubud was about 4km which still isn't bad for a countryside Bali experience. I would recommend this walk to anyone staying in Ubud but possibly better done before 9am to get a cooler breeze and temperature.


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Topic: Official Alliance Thread
We are currently over-hauling the recruitment thread system.
Under the new system we will have a single thread in which all recruiting alliances may have a recruitment post. The thread will be closed to prevent spamming and un-authorized posts.
If you'd like to be included in this thread, write an official recruitement speech, which must include; Alliance leader's name, a method to contact alliance leader(Forum Pm's acceptable), the alliance's prefered means of communication, alliance website (if any), and what the alliance offers/expects. Once this is done, PM it to Suicine, who will be in charge of maintianing this thread.
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We're nearing the end of a week of looking at the new fall season on broadcast TV night by night with an evening that just has one new show. And what a lousy one it is. Luckily, it's also the night of the week when Netflix tends to issue its new programming.
"Marvel's Inhumans" (ABC, 8 p.m., tonight) is the only new network title, and this one also has the distinction of being one of the worst Marvel adaptations, despite the fact that ABC is owned by Disney, which also owns the comic book line. Stranded members of a royal family try to reunite and go home except that a conflict develops between Black Bolt and Maximus (about who has the more ominous name?). The characters include a giant dog and a woman who can't control her hair. Serinda Swan, Iwan Rheon (from "Game of Thrones") and Anson Mount star in a production that has already bombed at IMAX screens.
"Hell's Kitchen" (Fox, 8 p.m., returns tonight), "MacGyver" (CBS, 8 p.m., tonight), "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" (The CW, 8 p.m., Oct. 13), "Once Upon a Time" (ABC, 8 p.m., Oct. 6), "Blindspot" (NBC, 8 p.m., Oct. 27), "The Exorcist" (Fox, 9 p.m., tonight), "Hawaii Five-0" (CBS, 9 p.m., tonight), "Dateline" (NBC, 9 p.m., tonight), "Jane the Virgin" (The CW, 9 p.m., Oct. 13), "Blue Bloods" (CBS, 10 p.m.).
"Tin Star" (Amazon, starts today) has Tim Roth as a small town police chief up against organized crime in a new series that also features Christina Hendricks of "Mad Men."
"Big Mouth" (Netflix, today) is an animated series about middle schoolers, employing the voices of Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Fred Armisen, John Mulaney, Jordan Peele and Nick Kroll, who helped devise it.
"Mindhunter" (Netflix, Oct. 13), a new crime drama is set in an elite FBI unit, tracking down serial killers, starring Jonathan Groff, and Anna Torv.
"Stranger Things" (Netflix, Oct. 27). The award-winning retro feeling thriller returns for a second season.
"Alias Grace" (Netflix, Nov. 3) a Canadian import about a housemaid and immigrant from Ireland imprisoned for the murder of her employer and his housekeeper. Based on the 1996 book by Margaret Atwood ("The Handmaid's tale"). With Sarah Gadon, Anna Paquin and Zachary Levi.
"The Crown" (Netflix, Dec. 8). A second season for the lavish streaming series about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.


text: Have you been snorkeling and observed something extraordinary underneath you, but weren't able to see it up close before your breath runs out? In that case, you'll be needing Scuba gear to take a closer inspection, not any longer because of the worlds very first underwater jet pack known as the x2 Sport. This cool device is a wearable propulsion system which revolutionizes the under water experience taking the adrenalin of action sports activities to the under the water world, helping you to investigate the ocean with the strength and style of a dolphin. The underwater device will take you much deeper and further than what you can do in the past. The idea is simple; forced produced by the trademarked Hydra thrusters powers you through the water quicker than an Olympic champ swimmer. The x2 offers the effort, conserving your valuable oxygen enabling longer length dives. Users can trigger Human Torpedo Setting with a press, and get amazing speeds of 6+ mph underwater. The x2 Sport Underwater Jetpack works on the 24000mAh Li-ion electric battery that gives 15 minutes of continuous, full power for every charge. The energy develops from a couple of 1800W electronic motors capable of delivering 30kg of thrust.


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The International Conference, Easaform2017 was held in DCU, in April. The conference addressed numerous disciplines ranging from metallics to composites to ceramics. The presentations included all aspects of material forming processes, from the processing procedure itself to material interaction, both numerically and experimentally, ranging from the nano to macro scale.
Dr. Trevor Young and Mr. Anthony O'Carroll from IComp are authors of the paper "Manufacturing issues which affect coating erosion performance in wind turbine blades," and this was presented by Fernando Sanchez, University CEU, Valencia, in the composites forming section. The focus of this work is to highlight the issues which affect coating performance, which include the interaction between layers in a multi-layer erosion protection coating. This interaction was simulated using FE software to optimise each layer so as to improve the overall performance of the multi-layer system. The results of the simulations were then assessed by creating test coupons which were tested in the Whirling Arm Rain Erosion Rig (WARER), which was designed and built in UL. The presentation was well received and the discussions that followed with members of the wind turbines industry (based primarily in coating and operation), were very informative. There was a strong interest in the modelling aspect of the process, of which there may be further work, subject to proposal that Fernando and Enrique, Aerox Advanced Polymers, have submitted.
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DIY Inspirational Desk Caddy
Get organized and inspired in 2016 with this adorable DIY desk caddy. Learn how to make it yourself now.
With the New Year upon us, it's time to get organize and break out that long list of New Year resolutions! If you're like me, you may love making lists, but making a New Year's resolution list is a bit more daunting. A few years ago, I started reading about how people were choosing certain words, to represent what they wanted to accomplish in the New Year. For example, someone's word for the New Year might be ''Purpose''. To them this could mean, living on purpose, finding their purpose, etc.
I really love this whole concept of choosing a word to inspire your actions for the New Year. However, remembering that particular word that you chose, on a day to day bases, is a different story. I mean let's be honest, most of us probably forget our resolutions after the first month!
So to stay inspired all year, I thought it would be fun to create a project that combines New Year organization and inspiration!
Today's project is an Inspiring Desk Caddy!
Now if you didn't know, Blitsy has a wonderful assortment of wooden items that can help you get organized and (of course) be decorated! One of those wooden items, is desk caddies. The desk caddy I'm using in today's project, has two slots and measures 5.5 x 6.5 x 3 inches. It's really the perfect size to be on a desk because it's not too big, but can still hold a good amount of stuff. I'm using the taller version, however there is also a shorter version available.
When making this project, the only thing you have to be cautious about is the size of your wooden letters. You want to make sure that you buy smaller wooden letters, so they fit on the front of your desk caddy. The wooden letters I used were 1.25 inches. Now you could use bigger wooden letters that are 1.75 inches, but your word choices maybe limited due to their larger size. So it's just something to keep in mind, while you're making this project.
To find out how to create your own Inspiring Desk Caddy, just check out the full tutorial below!
- Wood Craft 2-Slot Desk Caddy
- Wooden Letters (these letters would work great!)
- Scrapbooking Paper (I used paper by Amy Tangerine)
- Martha Stewart Satin Paint (I used Mint and Raspberry Ice)
- Mod Podge (I used the gloss finish)
- Foam Brush
- Craft Knife
- Scissors
Once you're happy with your chosen word, paint each letter. Then set them aside to dry.
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When your letters are dry, you're ready to start using your new desk caddy!
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What word would you pick to describe your goals for the new year?


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The DNR is working with local communities and an interagency team to define, prioritize, and establish groundwater management areas in Minnesota. Groundwater management areas will have increased data collection and monitoring that allow the state and local communities to understand water supplies, uses, limitations, and threats to natural resources that depend on groundwater. This information will support detailed aquifer protection plans that ensure equitable and sustainable groundwater and drinking water use for the future.
The DNR works with the Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) to develop County Geologic Atlases to convey geologic and hydrogeologic (groundwater) information and interpretations to government units at all levels, but particularly to local governments, as well as private organizations and citizens. The MGS focuses on geology (Part A reports) and DNR focuses on groundwater (Part B reports).These studies provide information about the region's geology and groundwater's presence, direction of flow, natural quality, age, and pollution sensitivity.
Minnesota's wetlands provide crucial habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife, assist in flood control, and help maintain water quality. However, the state has lost half the wetlands that existed before European settlement and these drained wetlands have not been mapped as part of the National Wetlands Inventory. This appropriation is enabling efforts by Ducks Unlimited to provide a complement to the National Wetlands Inventory by identifying and mapping drained wetlands that have the potential to be restored to provide their various benefits once again.