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1.What is bearings?bearing NK 14/16 IKO NK 14/16 bearings others NK 14/16
Bearing is an important modern machinery and equipment components. Its main function is to support
the mechanical rotating body, reducing its movement friction coefficient , and to ensure its rotating accuracy.
This is bearings pctures as below:
2.Our main products are as below:bearing NK 14/16 IKO NK 14/16 bearings others NK 14/16
(1) Deep Groove Ball Bearing:
6000 series, 6200 series, 6300 series, 6400 series, 6900 series, 1600series,Double row: 4200A, 4300A
Also we can provide high temperature deep groove ball bearing such as S1, S2, S3.
(2) Angular Contact Ball Bearing:
Single row angular contact ball bearing: 7000 series, 7200 series, 7300 series.
Double row angular contact ball bearing: 300 series, 3200 series, 3300 series.
(3) Self aligning ball bearing:
1200series, 1300series, 2200series, 2300series
(4) Cylindrical Roller Bearing:
Single row: N, NF, NH, NJ, NU, NFP, NUP, NUB series
Double row: NN, NNF, NNU series.
Four row: FC, FCD series
Full complement : SL series.
(5) Spherical Roller Bearing:
20000 series, 21000series, 22000 series, 23000 series, 24000 series.
Brass cage:CA, CAK.
Steel cage: EK, CC
(6) Taper Roller Bearing:
Single Row: 30000 series, 31000series, 32000 series, 33000 series.
Double Row: D, CD.
Inch taper Roller Bearing: 68149/10, 69349/10, 68548/10, 67048/10 etc.
(7) Linear Bearing:
LB, LBE, LMU, LMUE series.
(8) Thrust ball bearing:
51100 series, 51200 series, 51300 series, 51400 series, 52200 series, 52300 series,53200 series, 53300 series
(9) Pillow block ball bearing:
UC series, UCP series, UCF series, UCFS series, UCFC series, UCFL series, UCC series, UCT series
3.variety of structural types.bearing NK 14/16 IKO NK 14/16bearings others NK 14/16
Rolling bearing size classification according to their outer diameter size, divided into:
(1) miniature bearings ---- nominal diameter size range of 26mm below the bearing;
(2) small bearings ---- nominal diameter size range of 28-55mm bearings;
(3) small and medium sized bearing ---- nominal diameter size range of 60-115mm bearings;
(4) large bearing ---- nominal diameter size range of 120-190mm bearing
(5) Large bearing ---- nominal diameter size range of 200-430mm bearings;
(6) large bearings ---- nominal diameter size range of 440mm or more bearings.
Different brand bearing stock picture as below:
4,Package:bearing NK 14/16 IKO NK 14/16 bearings others NK 14/16
(1).Neutral packaging: plastic bag + kraft paper + outer carton + plywood pallets; plastic tube + carton +plywood pallets
(2). Commercial packing: 1pcs/plastic bag + color box + carton + plywood pallets
(3). OEM your brand or According to your requirement
There is some single package pictures as below:
5.Installation and maintenance bearing NK 14/16 IKO NK 14/16 bearings others NK 14/16
From the use of perspective, to ensure that the bearing can be reliably work should note the following:
(1), to improve the lubrication quality, control oil pressure, temperature and flow, strengthen the oil filter.
(2), using compliant fuel and lubricants.
(3), temperature control status diesel generator set, in the case of cold hot work are unfavorable. Cold weather,
diesel engine starter should be preceded by warm-up, and the hand crank to make the oil into the friction surface.
(4), bearing and journal surface quality and geometry should be strictly guaranteed.
(5), the bearing clearance should be appropriate, too large an impact generator set, too small poor lubrication,
may bush-burning.
6,How to ensure reliable operation of bearings
From the use of perspective in general should pay attention to the following points:
(1). Bearing clearance should be appropriate, too large an impact, too small to poor lubrication, may bush-burning;
(2). Bearing and journal surface quality and geometry should be strictly guaranteed;
(3). Improve lubrication quality, control oil pressure, temperature and flow, strengthen the oil filter;
(4). Used in line with the provisions of fuel and lubricants.
In order to give full play to the bearing and long-term to maintain its proper performance, we must effectively
do regular maintenance (periodic inspection).
Through appropriate periodic inspection, so that early detection of failures, prevent accidents in the first
place, to improve productivity and economy is very important.
There is some Inspection and maintenance of the picture
7,Check with the judgment bearing NK 14/16 IKO NK 14/16 bearings others NK 14/16
In order to determine whether the removed bearing re-use, to focus on checking the accuracy of its size,
rotation accuracy, internal clearance and with the surface,raceway, cage and ring. Large bearings because
they can not rotate by hand, pay attention to check the rolling body raceway, cage, ribs and other exterior
surface, the higher the more importance bearing inspection shall be careful.
Rolling Fever Causes and Remedy:
Bearing accuracy Low: use specified levels of precision bearings.
Shaft bending or cabinet Holes: Repair spindle or box.
Poor lubrication: use specified grade lubricating material and properly cleaned.
Low assembly quality: improve assembly quality.
Bearing housing laps: Replace worn bearings and related parts.
Axial force too: clean, align the sealing port ring clearance requirements between 0.2 ~ 0.3mm, correct
impeller balance hole diameter and verification of static equilibrium value.
Bearing damage: replace the bearings.
We supply bearing brand as below:bearing NK 14/16 IKO NK 14/16 bearings* type* NK 14/16
8. Brands and Other Types of Bearings we offer:
1.Deep groove ball bearing--
60,62,63,64,67,68,69,160 series
2.Angular contact ball bearing--
single row, double row,high precision
3.Self-aligning ball bearing--
12,13,14,22,23 series
4.Thrust ball bearing--
511,512,513,514 series
5.Spherical roller bearing--
6.Cylindrical roller bearing--
N,NH,NF,NJ,NUH,EG,NN,NNU series
7.Taper roller bearing--
30,31,32,33,LM,HM series
8.Needle roller bearing--
K,K-TN,K-ZW series
9.Linear guide rail block bearing--
LR,SHS,SSR,SHW,SRS,HSR HRW series
10.Linear bush bearing--
LM,LME,LMF,LMK,LMH,SC,SL,SK series
11.Eccentric bearing--
15UZ,22UZ,25UZ,60UZ,65UZ,607,610 series
12.Adapter sleeve--
H,AH series
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Hola! Bienvenidos! Welcome back! For those of you who do not know me, my name is Sra. Bueno and I am the Spanish teacher at Grandview Elementary School. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all of my students to a wonderful school year. I have been teaching Spanish for almost 22 years and it gives me great pleasure to teach your children. I look forward to an exciting and fun year!
Your child will learn Spanish through songs, visuals, TPR (Total Physical Response), pair activities, and memorizing basic conversation. I will make this experience fun and memorable.
First graders:
First grade students will have Spanish once a week for thirty five minutes. During the first marking period the students will review and learn basic introductions, routine conversation, classroom commands, greetings, and numbers 0-10.
Second Graders:
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Third grade students will have Spanish once a week for thirty-five minutes. During the first marking period they will review and learn basic conversation, introductions, greetings, numbers 0-30, the days of the week, months of the year, colors, shapes and sizes. The students will also discuss what Hispanic Heritage Month is.
Materials needed for class: The students 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade need a pocket folder.
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Jesus warned about the danger of hypocrisy, the sin of using religion to cover up sin. A hypocrite is not a person who falls short of his high ideals, or who occasionally sins; all of us experience these failures.
A hypocrite deliberately uses religion to cover up his sins and promote his own gains. The Greek word translated hypocrite originally meant "an actor who wears a mask."
The righteousness of the Pharisees was insincere and dishonest. They practiced their religion for the applause of men, not for the reward of God. But true righteousness must come from within. We should test ourselves to see whether we are sincere and honest in our Christian commitment.
The Bible commands: "Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind"(1 Peter 2:1, NIV).
Also consider: Matthew 6:1-16; 15:7-8.
Action assignment: Ask God to reveal to you any hypocrisy He may find in you. Tell Him you want to be genuine and true in your Christian life and present your entire being to His control.


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First of all, it is important to know what it means to protect your energy.
When you have done something that is good, you will be able to feel both the joy and happiness.
Protecting your energy pushes aside your worries, problems, negative emotions and frustrations as well as other things that stress you out.
Fill your spirit with happiness, hope, joy, compassion, and faith so that you will be able to do things in a more constructive and positive manner.
Let go of your worries! Stop blaming yourself, or others, over something that might have gone wrong in the past.
Always seek the higher and more profound knowledge as well as wisdom through prayers and meditation.
This way, your inner core will be strengthened with repetitive prayers because your thoughts and the words you speak out will become congruent and whole.
Be kind to your psychic enemies. Deal with them with a lot of love and compassion so that you generate enough positive energy within you and your environment to defend against any negative energy.
This will help form a long-lasting effect on yourself mentally and physically as you carry actions with thoughts of love.
The moment you start caring, your soul gets elevated to a higher realm. You will be given more strength when you start caring about others. Your spiritual body becomes brighter just like a holy light as you are being brought to the positive side of the universe.
As we all know, staying on the brighter side is much better than staying on the dark side.
When you have developed positive thoughts, you will become a more giving, self-controlled, loving, peaceful and selfless person.
Meditate and repeat the prayer until its meaning soaks into you. You will find them very soothing in times of fear or stress.
Learn the discipline to look upon anyone with appreciation. This will help you to concentrate on the positive side of things in the whole universe.
It is essential that you stay positive at all times. The positive attitudes will form your most effective line of defense against negative energies.
Why is it essential to protect your energy?
Though many spiritual seekers have agreed that there is only one ultimate power in the universe and that power is infinitely good, there still exist daily struggles of blocking negative energy–energy that may be felt by other people, it could be spending time in places where there have been arguments, or even just watching the news.
Years ago I had a restaurant, and I was very intuitive.
Every time I went to the restaurant, I would know how everybody was feeling, their thoughts, who they were mad at or if they were just having a bad day,
It was very hard then to focus on the restaurant and what I needed to do. Their thoughts and negative energies affected me until somebody passed along this prayer.
There is a power for blocking negative energy that all everyone has, and though there are numerous ways to do it,
I want to show you a way to protect and clear yourself with the power of one of the most well-known and well-loved of all the angels, Archangel Michael.
Archangel Michael helps in clearing the effects of negativity from our energy fields, and shielding and protecting us from negative energy.
Before I entered the restaurant, I would say this prayer and was able to go in and just do my job. It worked great. So I am passing it along to you.
Archangel Michael Clearing
I invoke Archangel Michael with the fifth dimension tube of light
Michael, please place this tube of light around me,
In this lifetime and all lifetimes,
All planetary systems and all solar systems,
All alternate realities and all parallel realities,
All alternate universes and all parallel universes,
As well as all source systems in this time and all times.
Michael use your sword of light to clear me of all foreign energies,
All forms of thought, and being and when I am clear
Escort these energies into the tube of light,
Close my aura to the influence of all beings
Except for my higher self my guides and guardians,
So be it, and so it is
I have taken this up another level.
When I go to sleep at night, I also say this prayer and I sleep better and don't have any nightmare.
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This factory engraved nickel 4 3/4″ Colt Single Action is lot 229 in the upcoming Rock Island Auction sale on September 7, 8 and 9. It comes with its holster, and the grips, according to the factory letter, are not original as the gun originally came with rubber grips.
If you are new to collecting Colts, it is highly advised that you stick to guns that have a Colt Archive Letter, or what is called generally a "factory letter." These letters have come in several variations over the years, and they are still currently available from Colt for a fee of $75-$300 for an individual gun. The letter will tell you how the gun was originally shipped, who it was shipped to, and whether it was engraved or came with fancy grips and finish.
This is the gun from the letter above. It is a rare four inch Sherrifs model. The Sherrif's models didn't have a spent case ejector, so you had to bang the shells out by hand.
Condition is the most important aspect when it comes to collectible Colts, but ultra-rare models like this Buntline are worth a bundle in any condition. It comes with a shoulder stock that if it were released today would make the gun sold as a rifle, as long as it had the 16 inch barrel. Any shorter than that and it would be a class 3 firearm according to the firearms laws of today.
This is an original rimfire Colt Single Action. They are extremely rare in .22 caliber, and the auction has a .44 rimfire as well, which was the original caliber of the Henry Rifle, which was the precurser to Winchester.
This gun, expected to bring close to half a million dollars at auction, was taken off the dead body of Bob Dalton of the famous Dalton Gang. If it was a plain old Colt it would be worth a fortune, but this happens to be an all original factory engraved sixgun, making it a truly exceptional specimen of firearms history.
If the poor guy knew what their guns would bring from that fateful day in Coffeyville, Kansas, they may have given up their plans for the ill fated robbery and retired. This gun comes with a library of paperwork to prove the provinance and history.
Sometimes a unique accessory like this Bridgeport rig can add value to a gun if it comes with some provinance documenting that it was used as such by settlers on the frontier. Beware of fakes though. It isn't hard to make this stuff with today's CNC machines, and provinance is the key to actual collector value.
This particular auction has an unusual collection of Bisley Colts. They are rare in comparison to the SAA, and they are considered high end in the collector market. The factory engraved Bisleys in this auction are of the caliber that you may never see again.
The Flattop Target is the most rare of the Bisleys. They have a rear driftable sight, unlike most Colt SAA that have the rear sight molded into the frame. This example is like brand new.
The "pinched frame" Colt SAA is considered very collectible, and it is one of many subtle variations that only a Colt collector understands.
A whole other collectors market exists for U.S. Military Colts. They are desirable to a large number of collectors from various walks of collecting. Generally they are categorized by inspector.
All of the inspectors that are considered rare are represented in this auction, including this gun that was inspected by Renaldo Car.
You just never know what you are going to fall in love with when you start exploring the Colt Single Action Army, or "Peacemaker." The most important thing, more than finding a "steal," is to not get ripped off. We have partnered with Rock Island Auction because they are 100% straight up, and this auction is the most unique we have seen over the years. All of these guns will be gone gone gone next week. A large percentage of RIA auctions are won by absentee bidders, so don't be shy if you fall in love with something in the collection. You will never see the majority of these guns again.
Rock Island Auction
This article came about as an opportunity from Rock Island Auction. They are auctioning over 1000 Colts, including over 150 first generation Colt Single Actions, this coming weekend. We took this as an opportunity to gather a basic overview of collecting Colt Single Actions, with specific examples from the auction included here, to give the project an immediately tangible benefit. It is amazing what some of these guns go for at auction, and even as a spectator, interested in only the antiquity of old Colts, just seeing them come through the auction is a once in a lifetime birdseye opportunity to learn about the individual history of these specific guns. Most of these Colts are from the famous Gateway Collection and contain pictures of the documents proving their provinance right on the RIA website.
Many of these guns have no comparison anywhere in the market, and several will sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars, including factory engraved Colts taken from the dead bodies of the Dalton Gang. Next week all of these classic Colts will be on their way again to the next private collection, and some of them will never to be seen again in the collector market. This is a unique opportunity to see into one of the greatest collection of Colt Single Actions, while learning a little about collecting the most classic of all classic firearms. This is by no means a comprehensive instruction, but if you are new to collecting old Colts, it should at least get you on your way, and guard you from getting ripped off.
There is no firearm more recognizable than the Colt Model of 1873 Single Action Army Revolver aka the "Peacemaker." The Colt Single Action served as the most popular sidearm of cowboys, cavalry men, outlaws, sheriffs, gun slingers, and gambling men. It was the Colt Single Action that was put to work in the coal fields of West Virginia to the Silver mines of the western territories and beyond. It was the Colt Single Action Army that rested on the hips of the 7th Cavalry that infamous day in July of 1876 and it was the championed side arm on both sides of the law as it was said to be weapon of choice for Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, Bat Masterson, and the Dalton gang to name a few. Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders carried the Single Action Artillery models as they charged up San Juan Hill. There is no gun more associated with the American frontier than the Colt Single Action.
You have probably seen ads on GunsAmerica from Rock Island Auction. They are our partner in helping people liquidate estates and large collections of collectible guns. This coming weekend, the 6th, 7th and 8th, RIA will feature over 1,000 Colts, including over 150 First Generation Single Actions. Some of these guns actually came from GunsAmerica customers, and they demonstrate why sometimes a gun isn't best sold exclusively online. Collectible guns are very specific, and they are easily faked. To buy or sell extremely collectible firearms, you really need an expert in the middle, and we have found that expert to be the team at Rock Island Auction. Most of the details here were provided by RIA, and we will take a look at some of the lots from this auction to demonstrate as we go along.
To get on with our story, the legacy of the Colt Single Action lived on even after "the west was tamed" and its image was immortalized to many generations of Americans, in particular the baby boomers, through television and radio programs such as Gun Smoke and Bonanza, as well as on the silver screen with actors such as Tom Mix, Gene Autry, Audie Murphy and John Wayne. The Colt Single Action now serves as a cultural icon to many Americans while also serving as a physical reminder of its purpose, a tool of its time when America was as young as it was free.
What is recognized today as the most valuable or collectable of Colt Single Actions are the "first generation" revolvers which were manufactured from 1873-1940, serial numbers 1 thru approximately 357,000. Within the "pre-war" or "first generation" of Colt Single Actions, the first 175,000 were manufactured prior to January 1, 1899 which classifies them as antiques meaning they can be openly bought and sold without a federal gun dealer license, called an FFL, and they do not require any NICS check or 4473 form. Beware, however, that some states and municipalities have specific rules and laws about what are considered "antique" firearms, and carrying an antique for self defense generally falls under the same laws as other carry laws. If you are just discovering antique firearms, be sure to check your local laws before attempting to ship a firearm to your door.
In any form of firearms collecting, collectors search for variations within a given model or within a given manufacturer with the goal to obtain the best examples they can afford. This approach is universal to all collectors, but it evolves over time. Some people collect to invest. Some people collect just because they enjoy the antiquity and the living history of the guns themselves. In either case, neither are mutually exclusive. To some degree, almost everyone who collects firearms enjoys the living history, and historically firearms have always been a sound investment with great returns, if you can get yourself to let them go.
In any form of collecting, knowledge is power. The old adage of gun collecting is "buy a gun, buy a book" meaning there is so much one must know in order to truly understand what they are buying or even what they are looking for, that you always have to rely on the research of others in order to know what you are even looking at. This article won't replace good, solid, research, but it should give you the issues you must consider when buying a collectible Colt Single Action Army revolver, observed by the experts at Rock Island Auction Company.
The Colt Archive Letter
Perhaps the most influence one factor can have on the value of a Colt is the Archival Letter. At a cost of $75-$300, Colt will provide you with a certified record of your gun with complete specifications of exactly how it left the factory, and if it was returned for later work. They will also tell you where it was shipped, to whom, and how many guns were in the shipment. Until the National Firearms Act of 1969, it was legal to ship guns to individuals, and mail order guns were common, and even available in both the Sears and Montgomery Wards catalogs. Your Colt, or one you are thinking about buying, may have been shipped to a famous western lawman, or to a plumber in Rhode Island. It may have been shipped to a famous Mercantile in Dodge City, or to a hardware store in New Jersey. You just never know until you check.
Most collectible Colts will come with a Colt Archival Letter, and with the guns in the Rock Island Auctions sale, you may even get more certified history on the individual gun. History is everything with old collectible guns, and Colt has retained records of over 90% of its Single Action Army revolvers over the years, providing collectors with a wealth of information and collecting fodder. Some Colts have no interesting history, but are of a rare variety, like a certain barrel length and caliber, or a variation of engraving or inspector marks. Most importantly, the Colt Archive Letter will tell you exactly what caliber, barrel length, and other considerations shipped with the gun. It is the best way to not get caught with your pants down thinking you got a steal on a collectible gun that ultimately isn't collectible.
Regardless of the history of the gun, condition is the single most important factor when judging the value of any collectible firearm. Nobody loves ugly guns, but unlike classic cars, original condition is more important than pretty, and it is imperative when starting or enhancing your firearms collection. As we have shown in the pages of GunsAmerica Magazine, some guns aren't collectible at all and are good candidates for refurbishment, but if you plan to collect Colts, original condition should be your absolute priority when deciding where to invest your money. Walk through any gun show floor, or stop by a firearms auction house and many collectors will preach "buy higher condition than you can afford. " What they mean by that is that original condition, on the high end of the spectrum, will not only appreciate, but often times appreciate rapidly. Always buy a great condition common gun over a not so good condition rare gun.
When evaluating a Single Action Colt, you have to look for telltale signs of refinishing, which nearly always involves sanding or buffing metal, and sanding and refinishing the wood. Look at the markings. Can you read all the letters? Do they look faint or buffed over? Holster and storage wear won't generally wear away factory markings, or even factory engraving. If the markings are weak, most likely the gun has rusted over at some point and the rust was then buffed out. Feel the edges of the frame. Are they sharp? Does the wood mate up with the metal properly? Wood that doesn't mate up may have just shrunk over the last 100 years or more, or it may have been refinished. Check the serial numbers. Do they match? Does the condition of the frame match that of the barrel and cylinder?
Expertise is paramount in these matters, mainly because there is a tradeoff in collectible Colts. There are a huge number of guns in the market that have changed hands several times in the last 50 years or so, and they developed a "pedigree," or what is called provinance to some extent. Sometimes these guns end up being discovered as fakes, but very rarely. Much more risky are new guns that enter the market from newly liquidated collections and estates. Almost 100% of these guns are completely legitimate, and there are some great new finds appearing every day, but you have to be aware that faking just about everything isn't that hard these days. You can buy punches for inspector marks on Ebay. Most blueing methods are a matter of public record on the internet, and even complex roll markings have been duplicated over the years in order to produce fakes. If you managed to catch "Ready, Aim, Sold" on the Discovery Channel, it was about Rock Island Auction, and even they had to jump through several hoops to discover a fake Winchester that had recently entered the market. If you are going to spend big money, you really need a reliable expert to check things out for you to see if everything ads up.
The Colt Single Action Army was produced in 30 major caliber designations. The two most popular of the time also coincide with being the most collectable: the .45 Colt and the 44-40 Winchester calibers. Single Action calibers like the 44-40, 32-20, 38-40 were companion pieces to the Winchester rifle. These calibers could be used in both the Colt revolver and the rifle or carbine. Rare caliber variations are also highly sought after. For example the .22 Rimfire, of which Colt only manufactured 107, (see lot 219 Rimfire photos). Another rare caliber variation is the 44 rimfire. Colt only manufactured approximately 1800 of these revolvers of which the bulk were shipped to South America. Surviving examples are scarce and to find one with original finish is extremely difficult. In the upcoming auction, lot 3222 is one of the cleanest we have ever seen.
Centerfire calibers, especially in .45 Colt and .44-40, are the more predictable of the Colts in the way or finding what they worth, even at auction. Universal demand for these guns gives them a reliable "book value," and that can be both good and bad. You won't get taken on one, but they are also tough to find a "steal" on, even in the live auctions. Oddball calibers, like .32-20, are mostly worth a fraction of their bigger brothers in the exact same gun, but you can hit a really good deal on one if it just so happens that nobody bidding is particularly interested in them. Good deals, and "steals" often parallel condition. It is tough to buy any really cherry gun under market value, regardless of caliber, but that is why they call it a live auction. You just never know.
Barrel Length
The Colt Single Action was manufactured in 3 major barrel lengths;
7-1/2, 5-1/2, and 4-3/4. The 7-1/2 and the 4-3/4 remain the most popular amongst collectors. They like the long barrel for it's over all look and the 4-3/4 for its appeal as the gun slingers quick draw weapon of choice. Colt however did produce revolvers in different barrel lengths which serve as highly collectable pieces today. The most famous of these barrel variations are the "Buntline" nicknamed after the famous Western Dime Novelist Edward Zane Carroll Judson who wrote under the pseudonym Ned Buntline and who made the long barrel Colt famous as he portrayed Wyatt Earp as carrying one at the O.K. Corral. While the story is unlikely, Colt did manufacture ten 16" Colt Single Actions with special sights and an attachable shoulder stock. They are extremely rare, but there is one in the upcoming auction. The idea for this article came about just because there are so many rare Colt Single Action variations. It is amazing that all of these came together at one time. There is a 10 inch barreled Colt, one of three made ever, and several other oddball barrel lengths. Colt manufactured short barrel variations in 4", 3-1/2", 3", and even 2" appropriately known as "sheriff models" and some times called "store keepers". Just when you think you know everything about Colts, a new gun is going to pop up that very few people knew existed, and that is the new "must have" in a high end Colt Siingle Action collection.
Factory Engraving
Factory engraved "prewar" Colt Single Actions remain one the most rare and highly desirable American firearm's, and is the keystone to many advanced Colt firearms collections. They are arguably the most sought after of all Single Actions and exemplify the same craftsmanship and reliability of a standard SAA yet display beauty as a true piece of art. You can see in the pictures here lots 229 and 1295. Next week all of these guns will be headed out to collections all over the globe. That's the thing about live auctions. You get one shot, and that gun may disappear from the market for 50 years. This auction actually has factory engraved single actions from the famous Dalton Gang. Factory Engraved Single Actions which headline this sale. They are lots 1281 and 1282. These guns can be meticulously documented to the Dalton Gangs failed bank robbery in Coffeyville Kansas. Lot number 1281 is documented as being taken off the hip of the "highwayman" himself Robert Dalton!
The most important issue with engraving is always going to be that it was done at the factory, and there are some engravers that are preferred over others by most collectors. Some guns even went back to Colt for engraving later, and became authenticated presentation pieces for movies stars and heads of state. Again, the Colt Archive Letter is generally going to be able to tell this story, and most of the guns in this situation have developed at least some provinance you can rely upon.
Other Rarities
There are numerous other variations and characteristics one will observe in the field of Colt Single Action collecting. An ultra feature seldom observed is what is known as the "pinched frame" variation. This phenomenon can be observed on only a few hundred of the early Single Actions and can be identified by a pinched rear sight rather than the standard smaller grooved notched rear sight which was made standard. Where the gun was shipped is a feature, and it is shown on the Colt Archive Letter. Guns shipped out to western places such as Texas, California, Arizona and other Western territories will always command a premium. If these features come together, with a good condition gun, you can end up with something really special, and valuable. Lot 1291 exhibits a combination of rare features. It is a Texas shipped, antique (pre-1899), Sheriffs model!
Special grips with factory documentation will also command a premium. If the Colt Archive Letter doesn't note special grips, it is assumed that they weren't special, so beware, if you see a gun without a letter and with what appear to be special grips, that they could be from another gun, or even fakes. See lot 3256, which is a prewar SAA that is accompanied by the original box which actually has a label indicating factory carved steer head grips! Colt was inconsistent throughout the years with how they handled the documentation of individual grip choices, so any hard evidence you can get that the gun was shipped with special grips is going to influence the value considerably.
Colt Cavalry Single Action
The Colt Cavalry Single Action Revolver or Model 1873 was the U.S. standard issue sidearm from 1873 until the early 1890's. These firearms were exposed to harsh conditions and to hard use on the Midwestern plains and out west. The competition for these guns in the collectors market is fierce, because both U.S. Military collectors and Colt collectors both seek to collect this variation of the Single Action.
Cavalry Colts are generally categorized by the U.S. Military Ordnance inspector responsible for physically inspecting each revolver to assure its quality. Seven major inspectors are recognized as collectable: Cleveland, Nettleton, Clark, Carr, Draper, Ainsworth, and Casey. Of which Draper, Ainsworth, Cleveland, Nettleton and Casey are the most valuable. They inspected only a small quantity of guns, making them highly desirable. There is an example of each in the coming auction, as rare as that is even to RIA.
The most common fakes are often the military Colts, simply because there are so many novice U.S. Military collectors in the market who are part of the overall gun collecting community. You will be hard pressed to find a local gun show that does not have what appears to be a military Colt sitting on the table, that the owner "doesn't know the history of" and who "can't guarantee anything" but who nonetheless has priced the gun with a low collectors value, should it prove out to be real. Be careful of any military Colts that do not come with an established provinance, because they are most likely fakes.
Bisley Model Single Actions
Within the production of Colt Single Action Army's, Colt manufactured what they called the Bisley model from 1894-1915. Named after the famous shooting range in Bisley, England Bisley models are identified by a longer grip and wider hammer and trigger. Colt manufactured approximately 45,000 Bisley Model Single Actions. Rare Bisley variations follow the same guidelines stated above for the standard Single Actions. Remember since the total Bisley production was limited to 45,000 rare variation are even less seldom encountered. In this auction there is lot 3237, which is an almost perfect example of the pinnacle of the Bisley production. It is factory engraved, factory silver plated, factory inscribed, with factory carved steer head pearl grips! Amazing! Also see lot 3259, which is one of only 12 sheriff's model Bisley's, and according to the factory letter, it was shipped to Winchester!
Flattop Targets
Of the total 357,000 prewar Single Action and Bisley models Colt produced 1,893 flattop target revolvers, 917 regular Single Actions and 976 Bisley's. These revolvers were produced as a more accurate version the widely popular SAA for use in pistol matches around the world. Flattops are exceedingly rare in any configuration, and are collected by rarity of caliber. This upcoming auction contains the largest grouping of flattop target's to ever hit the market (use the search on flattop) , with over 20 different examples! One was even shipped to Hawaii!
About this RIAC Auction
This September 7th, 8th & 9th collectors from all around the world will have to opportunity to preview and bid on the most significant Colt Single action collection to ever to the market with over 150 "first generation" Colt Single Action revolvers! The bulk of the Single Actions come from the same collection now famously known as the Gateway Collection. All variations discussed above will cross the auction block and in many instances will be committed to collections for a lifetime. We proudly invite beginner collectors to the most advanced firearms experts to come see this important collection and bid. Many examples will never been offered for public sale again!


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There's a moment in "The Post," a new drama produced and directed by Steven Spielberg, that will put a smile on the face of any old salt in the newspaper business. In the scene, a reporter is sitting alone in a newsroom at night, writing, when his desk begins to shake and the building starts to rumble.
It's not an earthquake. Rather, the printing press below him is gearing up, and in a matter of hours a history-making story he helped write will hit the streets.
The reporter looks up, smiles and then returns to typing. What's happening below him is a triumph, but he's only as useful as his next story.
"The Post" isn't just for wistful newspaper folk, though. It will also entertain anyone who loves a thrill ride. After seeing it, I made the following statement on Facebook: "Spielberg's new film is every bit as exciting and suspenseful as 'Raiders of the Lost Ark.' I might need to take an Uber home because I'm drunk on great cinema."
While I stand by what I wrote, I should have invoked "All the President's Men" instead of "Raiders." Set in the early '70s, "The Post" depicts journalists from The Washington Post as they attempt to publish the Pentagon Papers – classified documents containing undisclosed information about the actions of the U.S. government in the Vietnam War. The film can be considered a spiritual prequel to "All the President's Men," a taut political thriller about the Post's historic Watergate investigation.
Starring Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman and released in 1976, "All the President's Men" made a strong case for the role of the press as a watchdog of the government. "The Post" makes a similar statement but also finds in the paper's publisher, Katharine Graham, a stirring story of female empowerment.
The film begins in Vietnam, where military analyst Daniel Ellsberg is tagging alongside U.S. troops and documenting their activities for Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. During the flight home, McNamara tells Ellsberg and President Johnson that the war effort is hopeless. But when the plane lands, he smiles for the press and says everything is going well.
Ellsberg walks away disillusioned. I imagine he saw the faces of the young men the U.S. military was knowingly sending to their deaths.
Years later, while working for a civilian military contractor, Ellsberg secretly copies 4,000 pages of classified reports detailing more than two decades of covert U.S. government activities and admissions that the conflict is going poorly and leaks them to reporters at the New York Times.
While the Times is working on its breaking story, Spielberg takes viewers to the Washington Post, where he builds a parallel world of men in power and their absolute sway over their domain. The rulers of this kingdom include, among others, editor-in-chief Ben Bradlee (portrayed by Tom Hanks) and the paper's board of directors.
While Bradlee wants to put out a quality newspaper, the board is more concerned about the paper's impending IPO than anything resembling good journalism.
In the middle of this maelstrom is Katharine Graham (Meryl Streep), owner and publisher of "The Post." Maybe you're thinking, "Wow, that's quite an accomplishment for a woman at that time." But no. Graham inherited the paper from her husband, who committed suicide, and seems more concerned about keeping her friends, including McNamara, happy than anything resembling good journalism.
However, the Post is placed in a pressure cooker when The Times publishes its first story on the Pentagon Papers. Bradlee wants the paper to do its own piece (I love when he asks his editors, "Is anyone getting tired of reading the news instead of writing it?"), but the board and the paper's attorneys rally against that effort when a court injunction halts the Times' series.
This is when the roller coaster in which the audience has been placed reaches the top of the first hill and plunges forward. From that point on, "The Post" is about one thing: Graham rising above the firestorm of competing interests and opposing voices and making her own decision about what to do, regardless of the consequences.
But instead of using stunts and special effects to thrill viewers, as he did in "Raiders," Spielberg fashioned intense dramatic scenes featuring brilliantly cast actors speaking the beautifully penned words of writers Liz Hannah and Josh Singer.
While filming "The Post," Spielberg was at the height of his ability to use the camera to reinforce the beats and nuances of a story. Early in the film, he places Graham in her chair at her desk and a male board member opposite her and shoots from behind the left shoulder of the man, making him appear to tower over her. Later, when Graham has risen to the occasion, Spielberg shoots her and Bradlee from the floor looking up, which shows her standing shoulder to shoulder with her editor.
In another wonderfully executed shot, Spielberg places Graham in a virtual vortex by circling around her from above as the pressure she's under reaches its peak.
Streep responds by delivering a pitch perfect performance. What a pleasure it was to watch Graham overcome uncertainty and fear and come into her own as a publisher. Streep skillfully portrays Graham's slow grasp of control, from her early, capitulating conversations with men who barely regard her position, to the first hesitant steps of her ascent as she confronts McNamara, to the moment when she makes a decision that will reverberate throughout her industry.
Graham was not the only one to stand up for the First Amendment right of the press to publish the Pentagon Papers. If "The Post" does any disserve to history, it downplays the role of the New York Times in breaking the story and pleading the newspapers' case before the U.S. Supreme Court. But Graham's decision to print the stories her staff had fought hard to prepare was a defining moment for the American press and worthy of retelling.
Although others stood alongside Graham in that battle, Streep was alone on the screen as she depicted this moment, and she did what more and more women in Hollywood are doing: taking their place in what has traditionally been a male-dominated industry. In that moment, there were no writers, there was no director, there was only Streep holding sway over the audience. She had me so firmly in her grip, I wondered if the history books were wrong and she was about to finally reveal what happened.
Just as impressive as Streep's interpretation of Graham is the work of the production designer, art director and set decorator in replicating the world of the 1970's newsroom. When Warner Bros. made "All the President's Men," they were only a few years removed from the events depicted in the film, so they probably didn't have to go extremes to rebuild the interior of The Washington Post. The makers of "The Post" had no such luxury, but they still produced an environment that, as far as these untrained eyes can tell, faithfully replicates that time and place.
What a different world it was. Nobody loaded Google on their cell phone to see what was trending; they read the news when the papers hit the streets. I was especially struck by a shot showing the backs of several opened newspapers as a group of people read their contents.
This was a world when people crowded around TVs to listen to Walter Cronkite, newsrooms were filled with the clack and ding of overworked typewriters, copy editors scribbled on pages and reporters would look up from their desks and smile as printing presses rumbled to life. This world is so lovingly rendered in "The Post," the film will put a smile on the face of any old salt in the newspaper business.
You might be wondering if "The Post" is a day late and a dollar short. How relevant is a movie about the newspaper business at a time when people are presumably getting less and less ink on their fingers?
Very relevant.
Considering the issues women are facing today, the story of Graham's triumph of resolve is of paramount importance. As women continue to battle misperceptions and struggle to be perceived as equals, Graham is a beacon of encouragement – a woman who risked everything as she stood up in a world of men and made history.
And in this age of soft news and clickbait headlines, "The Post" serves as a reminder that the press exists to serve others, not itself.
There was a time when having a newspaper in your hands meant you were holding the truth – or at least a journalist's best assessment of the truth. I believe enough in the integrity of the true press to say this is still the case.
It certainly is now. The newspaper you're holding in your hands contains the truth about "The Post." It is a rousing, relevant and entertaining film, and if you skip it, you'll miss out on a deeply gratifying experience crafted by one of the masters of cinema.


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The body's ability to detect foreign substances varies from person to person. Thus, some people react to certain substances while others do not. What may be recognized by one person's body as foreign is not recognized as such by another person's body.
While allergies are part of the normal function of the immune system, it does not follow that they cannot be managed or minimized. Certain nutrients, when taken in the right amounts, can go a long way in minimizing—if not totally eliminating—the unpleasant symptoms of allergies. Following are my top nutrients for beating allergies:
1. Vitamin C
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps reduce allergy symptoms
like inflammation. It has been shown in past medical studies
that a high intake of vitamin C prevents or at least minimizes
the release of histamine, and consequently decreases the unpleasant
sensations endured by allergy sufferers.4
Vitamin C can be readily added into the diet, because of the
many fruits and vegetables that contain it. Citrus fruits like oranges
and lemons contain very
high amounts of vitamin C in
its most natural form. Excellent
non-citrus sources include papaya,
pineapple, and strawberries.
Aside from fruits, vitamin
C can also be obtained from
over-the-counter supplement
tablets or capsules and one of
the best forms to consume it in
is camu camu berry.
2. Selenium
Selenium is a trace element
that is a component of some
proteins with powerful antioxidant
properties. These proteins
help reduce allergy symptoms
by minimizing tissue damage
and inflammation.5 The U.S.
National Institute of Health
recommends that all adults
take 100 mcg of selenium daily.
Fruits, vegetables, dairy
products, and whole grains are
rich sources of selenium. Meat
sources include poultry (turkey
and chicken), lean pork, beef,
and eggs.
3. Omega-3 fats
Also known as healthy fats,
omega-3 fatty acids have long
been proven by science to have
anti-inflammatory properties.
As such, they help relieve some
allergy symptoms. On the other hand, the structurally-related
omega-6 fatty acids have the opposite effect: they stimulate the
production of inflammatory substances. In fact, one study appearing
in the British Journal of Nutrition, indicated that pregnant
women who had a lower intake of omega-6 and a higher
intake of omega-3's, gave birth to children with lower risks of
certain allergies.6 Allergy sufferers are therefore advised to decrease
intake of foods that are rich in omega-6 fatty acids (i.e.
poultry, eggs, nuts, cereals, durum wheat, whole-grain breads and most vegetable oils).
Dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids include cold-water
fish, soybeans, flaxseeds, spinach, parsley, walnut oil, soybean
oil, and flaxseed oil.
4. Vitamin E
Vitamin E, when taken in proper amounts, can help reduce allergies.
A study investigating the connection between vitamin
E and allergies suggested that sufficient vitamin E intake decreased
the production of IgE, the antibody responsible for allergic
reactions, anywhere from 34–62 percent.7,8
Dietary sources of vitamin E are sunflower seeds, almonds,
cooked spinach, safflower oil, and beet greens. And even though
the RDA for vitamin E is fifteen milligrams (which is equivalent
to 22 IUs or International Units), studies indicate a lot more
than the RDA is needed to ensure optimal health. Also, I highly
advise the most natural forms of vitamin E, as mixed tocopherols,
as opposed to only one isolate form like alpha tocopherol.
5. Quercetin
Quercetin belongs to a class of organic molecules called bioflavonoids.
Scientific research has proven it to have anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant, and anti-histamine properties. Quercetin
has been shown to exert properties that prevent the production
of substances involved in allergic reactions.9
Sources of quercetin include apples, black tea, red wine,
onions, beans, grapefruit, berries, peppers and green leafy vegetables.
There are also commercial quercetin supplements that
are sold online and in health food stores, should the allergic
person choose to take it in tablet or capsule form.
6. Probiotics
Probiotics is the collective term for the live microorganisms
(bacteria and yeast) that are essential for optimal health. These
microorganisms are present in the body, as well as in various
supplements, drinks, and food (i.e. yogurt made fron grassfed
cows). Their main role is to prevent the growth of "bad"
bacteria, and in doing so, also prevent diseases brought about
by these "bad" bacteria. There are two very common probiotic
bacteria—Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum.
One of the most research proven shelf-stable forms of the latter
is found in my Ultimate Probiotic,10,11 product.
While probiotics are usually involved in digestive health,
studies have suggested that they can also help prevent or minimize
allergies12, since digestive health is very closely connected
to overall body health.
Foods with probiotics include miso, fermented milk, kefir,
sourdough bread, tempeh, and fermented vegetables like sauerkraut.
7. Rosmarinic acid
Rosmarinic acid is a plant substance that is found in large
amounts in herbs like rosemary, marjoram, sage, and oregano.
Studies have shown that it has anti-inflammatory properties
that are more potent than those of vitamin E. In 2004, Japanese
researchers published a paper that demonstrated the ability of
rosmarinic acid as a therapeutic substance for those who suffer
from asthma.13 Rosmarinic acid seems to prevent allergic reactions
by blocking the activation of biochemicals produced by
the immune system in response to a foreign substance.14
Selenium is a trace mineral that our bodies use to produce glutathione peroxidase, an enzyme that serves as a natural
antioxidant. Selenium is also required for normal pancreatic
function and lipid absorption. Glutathione peroxidase
works with vitamin E to protect cell membranes from damage
caused by dangerous, naturally occurring substances known
as free radicals. Adequate amounts of selenium can spare vitamin
E, and adequate amounts of vitamin E can reduce the
selenium requirement. By ensuring that pets receive adequate
amounts of both E and selenium, these important nutrients
will not be deficient and will work together to help fight oxidative
damage in your pet's body.
Selenium also has an important role in maintaining normal
levels of thyroid hormones and in the metabolism of iodine,
which is involved in thyroid hormone metabolism. Supplementing
the diets of pets and plant enzymes can increase
the selenium levels.
Therapeutic Uses
Many pets with excessive shedding will show decreased shedding
as a result of enzyme supplementation. This may occur as
a result of increased selenium levels and the impact selenium
has on thyroid hormones.
In pets selenium is often prescribed (along with other antioxidants)
for pets with a variety of disorders, including epilepsy,
inflammatory bowel disease, feline leukemia, feline immunodeficiency
virus and cancer.
There is some real evidence that selenium supplements
can provide some protection against several types of cancer.
This chemopreventive effect isn't fully understood. It might be
due to the protective effects of the antioxidant glutathione peroxidase,
but other explanations have also been suggested.
In people, selenium has been recommended for cancer
prevention, AIDS, acne, cataracts, heart disease, multiple sclerosis,
cervical dysplasia, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, anxiety,
gout, infertility in men, psoriasis, and ulcers.
Treatment with corticosteroids may induce selenium deficiency;
supplementation may be recommended in pets receiving
long-term corticosteroid therapy.
Scientific Evidence
A large body of evidence has found that increased intake of selenium
is tied to a reduced risk of cancer. The most important
blind study on selenium and cancer in people was a doubleblind
intervention trial conducted by researcher at the University
of Arizona Cancer Center. In this trial, researchers saw dramatic
declines in the incidence of several cancers in the group taking
selenium. The selenium-treated group developed almost 66
percent fewer prostate cancers, 50 percent fewer colorectal cancers,
and about 40 percent fewer lung cancers as compared with
the placebo group. Selenium-treated subjects also experienced
a statistically significant (17 percent) decrease in overall mortality,
a greater than 50 percent decrease in lung cancer deaths, and
nearly a 50 percent decrease in total cancer deaths.
Further evidence for the anticancer benefits of selenium
comes from large-scale Chinese studies showing that giving selenium supplements to people who live in seleniumdeficient
areas reduces the incidence of cancer. Also, observational
studies have indicated that cancer deaths rise when
dietary intake of selenium is low.
The results of animal studies corroborate these results.
One recent animal study examined whether two experimental
organic forms of selenium would protect laboratory rats
against chemically induced cancer of the tongue. Rats were
given one of three treatments: 5 parts per million of selenium
in their drinking water, 15 parts per million of selenium or placebo.
The study was blinded so the researchers wouldn't know
until later which rats which treatment. Whereas 47 percent of
rats in the placebo group developed tongue tumors, none of
the rates that were given the higher selenium dosage developed
Another study examined whether selenium supplements
could stop the spread (metastasis) of cancer in mice. In this
study, a modest dosage of supplemental selenium reduced
metastasis by 57 percent. Even more significant was the decrease
in the number of tumors that had spread to the lungs.
Mice in the control group had an average of 53 tumors each,
whereas mice fed supplemental selenium had an average of
one lung tumor.
Putting all this information together, it definitely appears
that selenium can help reduce the risk of developing cancer.
Wheat germ, brazil nuts, other nuts, oats, fish, eggs, liver, wholewheat
bread, bran, red Swiss chard, brown rice, turnips, garlic,
barley and orange juice contain selenium. There is some concern
with conventional farming practices that mineral levels in
the soil are inadequate. This means that the soil used for growing
vegetables and fruits may be deficient in minerals such as
selenium. According to information from the Organic View, 1:17
(www.purefood.org/organicview.htm), there is great variability
in the nutrient contents of foods raised by industrial agricultural
practices when compared to organically raised foods. For
example, they report that in an analysis of USDA nutrient data
from 1975 to 1997, the Kushi Institute of Becket, Massachusetts,
found that the average calcium levels in 12 fresh vegetables declined
27 percent; iron levels dropped 37 percent; vitamin A levels
21 percent and vitamin C levels 30 percent.
They also report that a similar analysis of British nutrient
data from 1930 to 1980 published in the British Food Journal
found that in 20 vegetables, the average calcium content had
declined 19 percent; iron 22 percent; and potassium 14 percent.
In addition, a 1999 study out of the University of Wisconsin
found that three decades of the over use of nitrogen in U.S.
farming has destroyed much of the soil's fertility, causing it to
age the equivalent of 5,000 years. Finally, a new U.S. Geological
Survey report indicates that acid rain is depleting soil calcium
levels in at least 10 eastern states, interfering with forest
growth and weakening trees' resistance to insects. Findings
such as those reported here prompt many owners to search
for the most wholesome produce available to include in their
pets' diets.
Check with stores in your area to see whether they offer
organically raised vegetables and animal meats. Also, ask
them what they mean by the term "organically raised," as many
producers may make his claim but still use conventional agricultural
practices. Find out everything you can about the farmers
who supply the stores where you shop.
Since most of us have no way of knowing what kind of
soil our food was grown in, supplementing pets with selenium
and other vitamins and minerals may be a good idea.
The two general types of selenium supplements are organic
and inorganic. However, these terms have nothing to do
with "natural" but rather refer to the chemical form (the terms
have very specific chemical meanings and have nothing to do
with "organic" foods).
The inorganic form of selenium, selenite, contains no carbon
atoms and is essentially selenium atoms bound to oxygen.
Some research suggests that selenite is harder for the body to
absorb than organic (carbon-containing) forms of selenium,
such as selenomethionine (selenium bound to methionine, an
essential amino acid) or high-selenium yeast (which contains
selenomethionine). However, other research on both animals
and humans suggests that selenite supplements are almost
as good as organic forms of selenium, and both forms are
equally effective in supporting glutathione peroxidase activity.
In pigs, studies have shown that selenium stores in the
liver and muscle tissues were greater when organic selenium
was fed. Supplying selenium in whole food supplements is the
most natural way to supply selenium and is recommended for
The AAFCO recommendation is 0.11 mg/kg of food (dry matter
basis) for dogs and 0.1 mg/kg of food for cats. However,
recent research in puppies has shown that the level of dietary
selenium needed to maximize glutathione and selenium levels
is 0.21 ppm, which is double current AAFCO recommendations.
Therefore, supplementation with a natural vitaminmineral
supplement containing selenium might be indicated
for all pets eating commercial diets.
Safety Issues
Selenium is safe when taken at the recommended dosages.
However, very high selenium dosages in people are known
to cause selenium toxicity. Signs of selenium toxicity include
depression, nervousness, emotional instability, nausea, vomiting,
and in some causes loss of hair and fingernails. Similar
precautions are probably warranted in pets taking supplements,
although toxicity has not been noted in pets despite
concentrations greater than 4 mg of selenium/kg of food in
cat foods containing fish or other seafoods. (Cats may be
able to tolerate higher selenium levels as their higher dietary
protein foods are protective against high selenium levels; the
low availability of selenium in pet foods may also contribute
to rare reports of toxicity in dogs and cats fed commercial


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MURRIETA (AP) — A Southern California man who randomly stabbed three people to death has been convicted of murder.
A Riverside County jury deliberated less than a day before convicting David Contreras on Wednesday.
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.
They say the 28-year-old Perris man killed Jose Apreza of Perris in December 2012. Apreza was reported missing by his wife when he didn't come home after walking his dog. He'd been stabbed two dozen times and left in a field.
Contreras also was convicted of killing 51-year-old Maria Gonzalez and her 25-year-old daughter, Consuelo, less than two months later.
The two left their Nuevo home on an afternoon walk and were found lying in the street.
Authorities say Contreras had no connection with the victims.
DNA evidence linked him to the crimes.
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Namibia, Botswana & Victoria Falls
20 Days
Meet one of the last semi-nomadic tribes in Africa, experience the Okavango Delta from two different locations, visit one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World – Victoria Falls. Embark on safaris in Etosha National Park and Chobe National Park viewing wildlife from a boat or a game viewer vehicle. On this guided African overland safari tour, you will explore 3 countries while travelling on our Premium Overland Safari Vehicle fitted with 12-Ultimate Safari seats. Each traveller gets to sit back, relax and enjoy this incredible safari tour through Africa while our adventure crew takes care of the rest.
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Itinerary Highlights:
- Climb the majestic Dune 45 in Sesriem
- Observe elephant, the unique black-faced impala, zebra, endangered black rhino on a game drive in Etosha National Park
- See picturesque landscapes with spectacular sunsets over the Okavango River in Rundu
- Observe game such as elephant, buffalo, kudu, bushbuck, hippo, giraffe, and sable along the Chobe River edge
- Cruise the Okavango Delta in a 'mokoro', travelling the same way local people do, or in a 4x4
- Visit the mighty Victoria Falls, the one of the Seventh Wonders of the World
Itinerary in Brief:
- Day 1: Windhoek
- Days 2-3: Sesriem
- Days 4-5: Swakopmund
- Day 6: Brandberg
- Days 7-8: Etosha National Park
- Day 9: Rundu
- Day 10: Okavango River
- Days 11-12: Chobe River
- Days 13-14: Victoria Falls
- Day 15: Elephant Sands
- Day 16: Maun
- Day 17: Maun (Okavango Delta)
- Day 18: Ghanzi
- Days 19-20: Windhoek
Day 1: Windhoek
Explore Windhoek during the day and meet your group and your Tour Leader in the evening at 18:00 to get acquainted and review your trip details. Windhoek is a tiny capital town but with loads of interesting things to offer. One of the most famous is the display of 33 meteorites, the Gibeon Meteorites in the Post Street Mall. Here you can take pictures of and touch these extra-terrestrial bodies that are corrosive resistant due to the high amount of nickel the bodies contain. Shopping opportunities abound and for the historically inclined there are many museums and historical buildings within walking distance around the town centre. One of the most widely photographed and a historical landmark is the Christ Church, a Lutheran church built in the Gothic revival style.
Days 2-3: Sesriem
Your journey will start after a wholesome breakfast, heading southwest towards the Namib Desert. Enjoy a scenic drive, beautiful in a unique and rugged way. Sesriem is a small settlement found in the Namib Desert. The name Sesriem means "six belts' and was named by the Dorsland Trekkers, a group of Afrikaans-speaking settlers. It is said that they had to tie together 6 belts (made of oryx hide) to reach buckets down into the Sesriem Canyon to scoop up water. The Sesriem Canyon is a natural canyon carved in the sedimentary rock.
An early departure the next morning will give you the opportunity to climb the majestic Dune 45 during the cooler time of the day. Dune 45 was named for its proximity to Sesriem gate before continuing to the entrance of Sossusvlei, a seemingly endless expanse of sand dunes. Sand that was carried to the west coast by the Orange River is blown back again inland by winds and formed the dunes of the Namib Desert. The Namib, a minimum of 55 million years old, is regarded as the oldest desert in the world. The sand here is red in colour due to the prominent levels of iron oxide. These dunes are known as star dunes, created by winds blowing from all directions and is also known as the highest sand dunes in the world. In the afternoon, you will visit the Sesriem Canyon, a miniature canyon by world standards but beautiful to walk around in and appreciate the distinctive sedimentary rocks and conglomerate that line the canyon walls.
Days 4-5: Swakopmund
Continue to Swakopmund with its cooler Atlantic sea air, cultural experiences, and options for some extreme adventures such as quad biking, sand boarding, 4×4 safaris, skydiving (weather permitting) and more. The only meal provided today is breakfast as Swakopmund has plenty of wonderful places to eat local cuisine. Swakopmund offers a variety of bakeries and cafes with a selection of reasonably priced meals.
Swakopmund's wide variety of things to see and do caters for a wide scope of tastes and styles. The next day, take a walk along the beach and dip your toes in the icy Atlantic Ocean or visit the Krystal Galerie boasting with the largest Quartz Crystal Cluster on display in the World, weighing in at 14 100 kilogrammes. Browse the many excellent bookshops and curio shops and spoil yourself with a unique gift from the area. If adrenalin and outdoors is your thing then you can enjoy various optional activities (weather permitting).
Day 6: Brandberg
We travel north to Brandberg, home to Königstein, at 2,573m above sea level the highest peak in Namibia. We visit the famous White Lady Bushmen painting in the Brandberg on a guided hike. The walk to the painting and back is about 2 hours. Enjoy the breath-taking scenery along the riverbed on your way to the famous "lady", with multicoloured rocks that take on various shades of flaming orange in the late afternoon, giving the mountain its name. Around the lodge area, there is a good chance to see the famous desert elephant, sometimes casually wandering into the lodge premises.
Days 7-8: Etosha National Park
Depart after breakfast for Etosha National Park, one of Southern Africa's best-loved wildlife sanctuaries. We visit a Himba settlement prior to arriving in Etosha. Head out for a game drive in search of elephant, the unique black-faced impala, zebra, endangered black rhino, or any of the more than 100 mammal species the park is home to. In the rainy season, the salt pans turn into shallow lakes with pelicans, flamingos and other bird species flocking to this temporary water haven. Animals often cluster around the watering holes close to the campsites and this offers you the unique opportunity to sit and wait for the animals to come to you. These fenced watering holes have seating areas and are perfectly safe. Floodlights gives you the opportunity to sit at the waterhole and enjoy the interaction between different species of animals.
The following day, enjoy a full day's game drive in our Premium Overland Safari Vehicle. Gather memories of unique sights that you will not likely experience again. Watch how ghostly grey-white elephants bathe themselves in the white dust of the area or zoom in on the magnificent sight of giraffes etched against the wide-open horizon. Fall asleep with the haunting calls of hyena or a lion's roar in the distance.
Day 9: Rundu
We head north east toward the Caprivi. The surrounding areas of Rundu are one of Namibia most picturesque landscapes with spectacular sunsets over the Okavango River which acts as the border between Angola and Namibia. You can choose a wide variety of optional activities such as fishing, birding and boat cruises.
Day 10: Okavango River
Today we travel to the Kavango-Zambezi Region, north eastern Namibia. We will overnight on the banks of the Okavango River. Explore the northern parts of the Okavango River (which feeds the Okavango Delta) on an included sunset boat cruise. Remember your camera as you have the opportunity to spot some game at the surrounding Mahango and Buffalo Parks which hosts 4 of The Big Five (African Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Leopard and Lion). Optional activities such a tiger and bream fishing, canoeing or kayaking and guided village tours are also on the menu.
Days 11-12: Chobe River
After breakfast, we will continue east via the Caprivi and cross the border into Botswana with our final destination for the day being to the small town of Kasane, which is adjacent to the Chobe National Park & Chobe River. You have the rest of the day at leisure as tomorrow you will have a day filled with game viewing opportunities.
The next day, explore Chobe National Park on an early morning game drive on an open 4×4 game viewer vehicle. After your included morning game drive, you will head back to Kasane. In the afternoon, you can go on another wildlife experience, but this time, on a relaxing sunset boat cruise. Take your own sundowner with you as you look for wildlife on the banks of the Chobe River. Game such as elephant, buffalo, kudu, bushbuck, hippo, giraffe, and sable are commonly seen along the river edge, and it is a birdwatcher's paradise during the summer months.
Days 13-14: Victoria Falls
Today we cross into Zimbabwe and enjoy a short drive to the magnificent Victoria Falls and its charming little town. This is your home base for the next two nights. The Victoria Falls is not the widest or highest falls but is regarded as the world's biggest. It produces a breath-taking curtain of falling water as it drops into the gorge below. See why it's considered among one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
The next day you will have time to do some of the action-filled activities that the area offers. Bungee jump or gorge swing off the Victoria Falls Bridge that links Zambia and Zimbabwe and have a different view of the Victoria Falls at the same time. This bridge is constructed to carry railway, road and foot traffic. For an adrenaline activity, closer to the Zambezi River, choose a half day or full day white water rafting adventure.
Day 15: Elephant Sands
Set out for Elephant Sands, which is close to the Botswanan village of Nata. Elephant Sands is famous for its watering hole, voted as one of the top ten watering holes in Africa. Here you can expect to see animals such as wild dogs, different antelope species and of course elephants that walk through the campsite searching for fresh water. This will probably be the closest you will get to these wild animals on foot. With luck on your side, you may have the wonderful and unique experience of sitting in front of your tented room, watching elephants and other animals come and go to quench their thirst at the watering hole while you sip on a sundowner yourself.
Day 16: Maun
Head south-west on the famous elephant highway, known for its big elephant population in the surrounding area. Once you arrive in Maun you will have the option to get a peek of the Okavango Delta from above in a small fixed wing aircraft (weather permitting). Observe a diverse array of wildlife and marvel at the vast Delta basin. If you skip the flight, you will have the chance to kick back and relax at the lodge.
Day 17: Maun (Okavango Delta)
To ensure the best Delta experience for our clients we have implemented two different styles or means of exploring this unique eco system. Due to the changing water levels in the Delta and dry seasons we will either explore the Delta on a Mokoro(boat) or on a 4×4 open vehicle game drive.
Today you will experience a unique way of travelling into the Okavango Delta with a mokoro. The mokoro is used by local people as means of transport. You will be transferred to the ''polling'' station either with a motorized boat or a 4×4 vehicle depending on the water levels of the Delta. A mokoro is a traditional dug-out canoe that seats two people. The mokoro is steered by a ''poler" standing at the back, manoeuvring the mokoro downstream with a pole, very much like the gondoliers in Venice. Once you are comfortable and laid back in your mokoro, the slow and tranquil journey into The Delta begins. Gliding along on the quiet water you will have an unlimited source of opportunities to take exquisite photos of your surroundings. The duration of the mokoro trail depends on the time of year and water levels of the Delta. You will stop for lunch at an island and enjoy a nature walk of a few hours. Then you head back to Maun, again in your mokoro enjoying the last hour or two on the water while the late afternoon sun starts heading for the horizon. The Delta is usually at its lowest point from December to May
4X4 Open Vehicle Game Drive in Moremi Game Reserve:
Departing from Maun early morning, we are destined for the Blackpools and Xini Lagoon areas in Moremi Game Reserve. Once past the Buffalo Fence and inside the Delta area, 50km from Maun, we start our Delta experience. You can expect a full day of exploration in the search of wild animals, interesting and varied landscapes in this untamed African bush. Lunch will be done en-route and you will have the opportunity to take exquisite photos as Moremi is well known for teeming bird life, elephants, buffalo, hippo, lion and if you are lucky leopard (including various antelope species). What makes Moremi unique is that it was the first tribal land to be proclaimed by a local African tribe in 1963 as a wildlife sanctuary. During the dry season, a congregation of all bird and wildlife species, along permanent rivers and water holes makes Moremi Game Reserve one of the most unforgettable wildlife experiences!
Day 18: Ghanzi
Continue the journey to Ghanzi, for your last night in Botswana. Ghanzi is the area where San (Bushmen) live who still have the knowledge of an ancient lifestyle and are eager to welcome visitors into their almost forgotten world. In the evening, you can enjoy an optional ancient dance ritual performed around a campfire by the San and if the night is clear, enjoy the sparkling, starry skies for which Ghanzi is famous.
Days 19-20: Windhoek
Leave Ghanzi early for a long drive through the western parts of Botswana and across the border into Namibia, a country famous for sand, sea, and sun. Enjoy dinner at one of Windhoek's famous restaurants (at your own expense). If you have not yet tried game meat then this is a fantastic opportunity to treat your taste buds with something new like kudu, ostrich, impala or even crocodile.
After a healthy breakfast the next day it is our last goodbye and the end of another incredible tour.
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- Meals - 19 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 13 Dinners
- Accommodation - Hotel (4 nts), Lodge (14 nts), Tented Rooms (1 nt)
- Entrance Fees - Etosha National Park, White Lady Bushmen Painting, Namib Naukluft Park – Sesriem&Sossusvlei, Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park
- Activities - Game Drives in Etosha National Park, Himba Settlement Experience, Sesriem Canyon Visit, Visit Dune 45, Sossusvlei/Deadvlei Transfer, White Lady Bushmen Painting Hike, San (Bushmen) Walk, Okavango Delta Experience, Delta Boat Cruise, Chobe Game Drive
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Alerted to these tweets by a nodisinfo.com poster an investigation was launched, with the following findings.
It is unknown what is the source of the timestamp of the tweets, whether EST or PST. For the benefit of the doubt, PST time is presumed, which means that an 8:00 a.m. tweet is really an 11:00 a.m. tweet.
Here, it can be seen that Ms. Dahlem is ready to go quite early in the morning, which really goes along with the tweets being registered at PST:
Here is when she first mentions the Sandy Hook issue:
Presuming this to be 10:09 EST this is still a significant issue. It means that Liz Dahlem knows about the shooting before anyone else locally: and she is not anywhere near the scene at the time. By this time State Police did not confirm any such shooting to any local news media. That word came to Dahlem from some other source; the State Police attribution being a ruse. Reporters for the Newtown Bee, on site at 11:30 EST, said that the State Police were not saying anything. Yet, the off-site Dahlem has such data a full hour-plus prior to those who are directly on site?
Some 40 minutes later she just arrives. Thus, she really did represent foreknowledge with these tweets; she had a greater degree of hard information (actually claims) than any of the on-site reporters (Newstimes and Newtown Bee).
Here, she reports the macabre, now proven to be false. Will she purge this tweet, since there is no basis for it?
She also tweeted the following picture. Note the DHS mole on the right screen with the government-issued tag:
Fake parents for the shoot: how much were they paid, and who are they?
It would appear that Dahlem played an essential role in this scam, as her tweets were spread wildly throughout the Internet, one case some 1600 in a matter of a few hours.
Dahlem was also sure to tweet out this known fraud, the infamous Dawn Hochsprung October photo, where the children are merely participating in a drill organized by the DHS
Note, here, a person in the area, apparently, who had heard that the parents received an automated call, called "reverse 911 call."
One tweeter is "fighting back" her tears based upon an entirely fabricated scenario, that is based upon a picture that was not taken that day. Notice, too, someone that questions Dahlem about her timestamp. If it really is EST, that is a big issue. Yet, even if it is not, it still places her and the network as having insider information NOT YET RELEASED by the government officials on-site. Plus, even according to the police radio there was nothing but chaos as late as 10:05. Yet, Dahlem, with her crystal ball, has the confirmation of the shooting a mere 10 minutes or so after the 'shooting' had officially ended and surely before any police had fully evaluated the school.
While it is not shown, here, Dahlem in her later tweets showed a strong propensity for supporting gun control. Thus, she is a willing part of the scam for subversion of the 2nd Amendment.
What a waste it all is in time, manpower, human resources, taxpayer funds, and far more. Moreover, the waste is continuous. Despite the fact that the perpetrators have been caught in the act they still seek to commit great fraud, still pursuing gun control, restriction of freedoms, and far more.


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Cutty Sark joins Maxxium whisky range
Cutty Sark Scotch whisky is joining the portfolio of Maxxium UK, the sales and distribution alliance for The Edrington Group and Beam Global Spirits & Wine.
The brand is now owned by Edrington and will join a line-up of Scotch whiskies in the Maxxium range including The Famous Grouse, Teacher's, The Macallan, Highland Park, Laphroaig and Ardmore.
Cutty Sark, previously distributed by Inspirit Brands, has a history dating back to the 1920s.
Maxxium UK managing director Huw Pennell said: "The addition of Cutty Sark premium whiskies to our portfolio will further enhance Maxxium's position as a leading distributor of Scotch whisky and complements our existing portfolio perfectly."
Maxxium UK will take over orders and enquiries for Cutty Sark from Monday, May 17.