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I've been in my mental cocoon lately. A time of absorbing the wisdom of others. Reading, listening and observing. A friend had passed along this article that discusses how as mothers, we often get caught up in the "busyness" of our work instead of relishing the joy of just being with our kids. That truly opened my eyes, as I had forgotten the supreme privilege I have in being able to stay at home full-time as a mother. So I started a journey this month of mindfulness. I've been learning to silence the voice in my head that tells me that the dishes are dirty, closets are cluttered and the laundry unfolded. I'm learning to gently remind it that I am busy building a castle with Nico or watching Matteo paint, or inviting to it to silence so we can hear our little Luca Bean sing as he plays with his toys....and it is a beautiful thing. I've learned that when I am listening to that voice, that's when I feel the most frustrated at not being able to do it ALL. That's when I am quick to anger for the mischief that little boys do and I realize that my little boys voices are much more important than the one chastising me for a messy house.
This has a been a wondrous and difficult time. I mean, this voice has been with me for quite some time. It doesn't just stop at telling me I need to be a better homemaker, it's the one which tells me I'll feel better if I just buy that vintage Ostheimer piece (that I can't afford and definitely don't need) or that eating that pint of Karmel Sutra will take away whatever hurt/frustration/anger/sadness that I don't want to feel. The voice originates from my history, my experiences... it comes from me, so there is a gentleness and respect I also need to afford it . I realized that I let myself go on autopilot letting the voice guide me rather than letting myself feel what is going on right now. So I've been very silent, immersing myself into every moment, trying to infuse my actions with a mindfulness guided by my heart.
So you can see, this is a pretty big journey that I am on. The voice seems to have a say in so many aspects of my life. I hope you don't mind as I share this journey with you. I'd love to know if you have a similar voice that resides with you ... or am I just a crazy person hearing voices :}? How do you silence it? How do you go about living your life fully and awake?


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I've made a small program that can be used to upload your own *.hex files to arduino boards using the bootloader. That means you don't need a flash programmer. I made it for my own use and found it pretty useful. So now I've made a more user friendly version..
To use it compile you're code in something like AvrStudio. Then simply start XLoader.exe, pick a hex file and press upload. That's it.
Good news it now also supports Arduino Uno.
Hope you find it useful… Please contact me about bugs or suggestions.
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Your bike's tyres are among its most important components, being the only parts in direct contact with the ground and playing a huge role in your riding comfort, control and performance.
However the type of tyre you need will depend not only on the type of bike you ride but also on a multitude of other variables – from the size of your wheels to the conditions you ride in, from the playoff of comfort vs performance to the budget at your disposal.
MTB Tyres: -
MTB tyres are designed with aggressive tread patterns to deliver grip in tough off-road conditions, while still providing a balance of speed and riding comfort.
There are a huge range of MTB tyres on the market designed for different riding disciplines, conditions, wheel sizes and other variables, so it is helpful to understand some of the basic concepts behind their construction and design in order to choose a set that will suit your riding.
The tyre you choose will depend on the conditions you ride in (hard-packed dry trails, thick winter gloop or a mixture of both?), your preferred riding discipline (fast cross-country or action-packed downhill?), the dimensions of your wheels and of course your budget.
You may be looking for a conditions-specific tyre, or a durable and reliable all-rounder that will handle anything you can throw at it.
Super-lightweight XC race tyres, for example, may benefit riders in competition but wear too quickly for everyday use, while seasonal tyres – big tyres with low-profile knobs for summer trails, narrow toothy tyres for cutting through winter mud – may also help you get the best out of year-round riding.
You may also wish to join the ranks of riders using tubeless systems to eliminate the need for an inner tube and save time on puncture repair.
MTB tyres are made of three constituent parts:
1. Beads: Two strong hoops of steel or Kevlar which hook the tyre into the rim of the wheel to keep it in place. Steel-beaded tyres (often referred to as wire beads) are the cheaper option – Kevlar beads are lighter weight and fold for easy storage (so Kevlar-beaded tyres are known as folding tyres).
2. Carcass: The body of the tyre, made from woven fabric.
3. Rubber: The exterior of the tyre which covers the carcass. The thick rubber on the part of the tyre that comes into contact with the ground is called the tread, while thinner rubber covers the sidewalls between the tread and the beads. Tread patterns and rubber compounds are important considerations when choosing tyres (see below).
The majority of MTB tyres using inflatable inner tubes to hold air, but tubeless tyre systems are growing in popularity as they dispense with the extra weight of the tube and can also be run with liquid latex sealant inside the tyre to automatically seal punctures when they occur.
The issue of tyre sizing can be a complex one. Firstly, MTB wheels come in a range of diameters so you will need the right size tyre for your wheel. For many years the industry standard was 26", until a growing cadre of riders adopted the larger 29" type claiming advantages in maintaining speed and rolling over obstacles. In recent years however the 27.5" (also known as 650b) "middle ground" size has become prevalent on many new bikes, as it offers a performance compromise – small enough to accelerate quickly and offer nippy handling, large enought to roll easily over trail obstacles and maintain speed.
For many riders wheel size is a matter of personal preference – it's just key to bear in mind when replacing tyres that you need to get the right size for your wheel.
When it comes to tyre width, MTB tyres range from 1.8" wide (narrow, lightweight tyres aimed at XC racers) to monster 2.5" tyres for Downhill (DH) racing and Freeride (FR).
However the majority of tyres for most riders and riding conditions range from 2.1" to 2.35" inches in width, with the larger tyres holding more air for increased cushioning and more surface area for grip, but also adding extra weight. The issue is confused by the fact that manufacturers measure the width of their tyres in different ways, with some quoting the width across the carcass of the tyre and others measuring from the tips of the knobs on either shoulder. This means that a 2.1" tyre from one manufacturer may in fact be chunkier than a 2.35" from another.
Tyre width is an important consideration as it affects the character of your ride – with larger volume tyres offering more comfort at the expense of light weight and rolling resistance – and also some wider or narrower tyres may not fit certain wheel rims.
Narrow, lightweight rims aimed at XC riders will not be suitable for a wide (more than 2.35") tyre as it will roll off the rim, while wide DH rims do not match with narrow XC tyres. Often the rim manufacturer will print a recommended range of tyre sizes on the rim itself, which is useful as a rule of thumb.
A further consideration is tyre weight. Lightweight tyres reduce the rotational weight of your wheels making them easier to accelerate. However heavier tyres offer better protection against punctures and pinch flats ('snakebite' punctures caused by the tube being pinched between the rim and a hard, sharp object such as a rock) and they also run better at low pressures for more traction.
Tread types
Tread patterns used on tyres vary enormously. Some tyres may have directional tread patterns (often with a 'v'-shaped pattern) which are designed to roll in one direction for increased speed (or can be reversed to boost grip), while other tyres are uni-directional.
Tread knobs provide traction in rough terrain, digging into soft surfaces and grabbing wet rocks or roots. Bigger/taller knobs tend to dig deeper for better grip – tyres with these can be said to have 'aggressive' tread patterns. However those toothy tyres run slower on hard-packed surfaces with the knobs sapping speed and reducing rolling resistance, so low-profile knobs are often the choice for racers looking to eke out as much speed as possible, or for use on hard, dry summer trails.
Knob spacing is also a consideration. A tread pattern with tightly packed knobs will roll faster in dry conditions but is more prone to becoming clogged with mud, while widely-spaced treads grip better in the wet and are also better at shedding dirt.
NOTE: Some riders find that running different tyres front and rear gives them the best balance between speed and grip. Wide and grippy front tyres can prevent the front end sliding and 'washing out', with narrower, smoother tyres on the rear (where most of the rider's weight is) for better straight-line speed. Mix and match to find what suits you best.
Tread compounds
Tyres are also available with different rubber compounds, with the durometer being a measure of how soft the rubber is. Tyres with a durometer of 70 are cheap, hard, fast-rolling and long-lasting, while softer, stickier tyres (with a durometer of under 50) offer much improved grip at the expense of durability and speed. Many riders find a compound rating of around 60 gives the best all-round compromised for long tyre life and optimum performance across a variety of conditions. Some manufacturers now offer double- or even triple-compound tyres, with a harder centre section for fast rolling and softer shoulder for off-camber and cornering traction.
Tyre profiles
Tyres also come with different profiles - square-profile tyres with knobs on the shoulders have more grip on their edges (useful for riding off-camber trails and roots) while rounder tyres are easier to roll into corners and slide more predictably.
Tubeless tyres
Tubeless tyres dispense with the inner tube and can also feature a sealant liquid inside which will automatically fill and harden in the hole made by a puncture.
They have many performance advantages – lighter weight, better resistance to pinch flats, can be run at low pressure - but because an airtight seal is required to seat them on the rim, can be tricky to install.
There are a number of different types of tubeless systems:
1. UST: Most specially designed tubeless tyres and rims use the UST (Universal Systeme Tubeless) system which has a thick side-walled tyre locking into a specific sealed-bed UST rim. This provides a stable, high-performance tubeless tyre with or without sealant, but is expensive.
2. Tubeless kits: Tubeless kits such as Stan's No Tubes allow and tyre and rim to be converted to tubeless using a liquid latex sealant and a rubber rim strip to seal the inside of the rim
3. 'Tubeless ready': Some manufacturers now offer rims and tyres that are intended to be easily converted to tubeless using a sealant kit.
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Tyres for road bikes can appear broadly similar but there are varieties in sizing, construction and performance that are important to take into account before making any purchase.
You will need to consider the day-to-day conditions in which you ride in order to choose a tyre that will serve you well, as well as considering the correct balance between comfort and performance.
High-performance tyres designed for the rigours of competitive racing are built with different criteria than those designed for commuting duties or winter training (e.g. light weight at the expense of durability), so automatically buying the most expensive tyre may not be the answer.
There is always a trade-off between durability, weight, puncture protection and rolling resistance - many riders will therefore opt for an all-round tyre that provides the optimum performance balance for their needs.
Road bike tyres are made of three constituent parts:
Beads: Two strong hoops of steel or Kevlar which hook the tyre into the rim of the wheel to keep it in place. Steel-beaded tyres (often referred to as wire beads) are the cheaper option – Kevlar beads are lighter weight and fold for easy storage and transport (so Kevlar-beaded tyres are known as folding tyres).
Carcass: The body of the tyre, made from woven fabric. The number of threads per inch (TPI) used in the construction of the carcass is often an important indicator of the quality of the tyre. The higher the TPI number, the thinner and more flexible the tyre fabric is. Thin-wall (high TPI) tyres tend to be lighter and have lower rolling resistance, but they are more prone to damage.
Rubber: The exterior of the tyre which covers the carcass. The thick rubber on the part of the tyre that comes into contact with the ground is called the tread, while thinner rubber covers the sidewalls between the tread and the beads. Tread patterns and rubber compounds are important considerations when choosing tyres (see below).
Road bike tyres come in a variety of sizes with the most common diameter being 700c (for most adult road race bikes) and 650c (smaller racing bikes for juniors and ladies, some high-performance time trial and triathlon bikes).
Tyre width depends on intended use. Many racers will opt for skinny 23mm tyres (or even 20mm) which can be inflated to a higher pressure for maximum speed. However increasing numbers of riders are choosing more comfortable 25mm tyres for everyday use, winter training or sportive events, as they find the extra cushioning worth any sacrifice in overall speed. Some events or surfaces may even call for 28mm tyres – the classic Pavé (cobblestoned) surfaces of European races such as the Paris-Roubaix being a case in point - but check that your rim is wide enough to accommodate these.
Tubular vs. clincher
Tyres designed for road racing bikes - as opposed to commuters or touring bikes – are divided into two main categories, clincher and tubular.
Clincher tyres are by far the most common type, consisting of a beaded tyre which hooks onto the rim of the wheel and is used with an inner tube.
Tubular tyres are sealed units with an inner tube sewn into the casing of the tyre. The are designed for rims which do not have the hook for the bead (and so are lighter), being glued in placed with tubular cement or secured using special tape. They can be inflated to a higher pressure than clincher tyres meaning they run faster.
Tubular tyres have long been the choice of the racing professional who values their performance advantages – lighter overall weight, better rolling resistance due to higher inflation limit, round profile aids in cornering – but for leisure riders clinchers are generally considered the better option due to their availability, affordability and ease of repair.
Developments in tyre technology including Kevlar beads have meanwhile narrowed the weight gap between clincher and tubular tyres, while the difficulties in carrying a spare 'tub' while riding mean that they are impractical for riders who are not supported by a team car.
NOTE: Sizing for tubular wheels is different to clincher wheels with manufacturers still using imperial sizes (26" equates to 650c and 28" to 700c). In order to be certain of sizing when choosing new tyres you can use the five-digit ISO number printed on the rim to pick a matching tyre. This number gives gives the tyre section (in millimetres), followed by a dash, followed by the tyre diameter at the bead where it sits on the rim.
A 700c rim, for example, measures 622mm in diameter. A tyre with an ISO number of 25-622 therefore is equivalent to 700x25c .
When it comes to tyre tread, a deep tread pattern is generally unnecessary for road racing bikes, as the surface of the road is rougher than any tread and provides plenty of traction. Some tyres for all-weather use may feature a shallow tread to aid in shedding water or to provide extra grip on the shoulders.
Riders who do wish to improve their grip can choose a tyre with a softer compound – meaning the rubber used in the tread construction is softer - or opt to run a tyre at lower pressure to increase the contact area with the surface of the road.
A softer-compound tyre will give better traction, but at the expense of more rapid wear. Dual-compound tyres feature a centre strip of fairly hard rubber for improved wear and softer 'shoulders' for better cornering.


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A brand new armband with holder specially designed for your LG Google Nexus 5, with colour matching aluminium headphones. Total protection and convenience for your LG Google Nexus 5. It provides total protection and convenience to your LG Google Nexus 5 for exercising. The armband is hand washable, water resistant, has a Velcro closure system, protects LG Google Nexus 5's touch screen, and features lightweight and flexible neoprene construction. It is designed for easy wearing while running or spending time at the gym. Stay comfortable whilst you're running. The neoprene material means that the arm band is sweat proof meaning you can stay comfortable whilst you are exercising and the Velcro arm band allows you to wrap it around your arm comfortably so it doesn't cause any irritation.
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IBM this week threw its support behind Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) switches, saying that it would be reselling one of the FCoE converged data center switches from new server rival Cisco Systems as well as putting another switch in the field from Brocade Communications.
The launch of the Converged Switch B32 from IBM rounds out the company's promise back in April to get a line of rebadged Brocade Ethernet routers and switches in the field. The B32 is really a toe in the water inasmuch as it is a 32-port rack-mounted switch for supports FCoE as well as the very similar Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE) and standard Ethernet protocols, which take the benefits of InfiniBand lossless networking and bring them Ethernet while at the same time letting the Fibre Channel storage protocol run atop this beefed-up Ethernet.
IBM has already announced rebranded versions of Brocade's NetIron CES Ethernet switches (which it resells as the C Series), its NetIron MLX Ethernet routers (which it sells as the M Series), the FastIron high-capacity fixed-port Ethernet switches (the G Series in the IBM catalog), and the FastIron SuperX modular Ethernet switches (the S Series at IBM).
IBM says that the B32 FCoE switch supports eight 8 Gb/sec Fibre Channel ports and 24 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, and because everything is green these days, with two power supplies and cooling fan units and running full out, it operates at only 350 watts. While the FCoE and CEE standards have not been completely merged, the switch supports the T11 FCoE spec (which allows for FC frames to be encapsulated inside Ethernet packets and translates Virtual LAN addresses to Ethernet MAC addresses and vice versa) and the CEE features, including data center bridging exchange, priority based flow control, and enhanced transmission selection.
The B32 switch supports SFP and SFP+ optical transceivers that use SWL and LWL optical links for Fibre Channel and optical or twinax copper cables for CEE links.
IBM is supporting the B32 switch on its current Power Systems Power-based servers as well as their predecessors in the AS/400, System i, RS/6000, and System p lines; in its System x x64-based servers and xSeries and Netfinity predecessors; on selected Unix boxes from Hewlett-Packard and Sun Microsystems; and on other x86 and x64 servers running Linux or Windows. The switches can link to IBM's TotalStorage SAN Volume Controller and a slew of disk arrays with Blue labels, including the DS4000, DS6000, and DS8000 arrays and their predecessors, the Enterprise Storage Server, the FastT family of arrays for x64 boxes, and everything but absolutely ancient tape drives and tape libraries.
The Converged Switch B32 sells for $56,400, with SFP 10 Gigabit cables costing $910 and SFP 8 Gb/sec FC links costing $290. It is available from starting on July 17.
While Cisco has no doubt annoyed IBM by entering the server racket with its "California" Unified Computing System - which combined CEE storage and networking with Cisco's own blade servers with integrated system management and virtualized switching and servers - Big Blue still has to deal with the fact that for many of its customers, Cisco is the networking vendor of choice. And to that end, IBM announced this week that it will be reselling Cisco's Nexus 5000 series switches.
To be precise, IBM is reselling the 28-port Nexus 5010 switch, which supports the CEE and FCoE protocols and has 20 fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet CEE ports and eight 4 Gb/sec Fibre Channel ports. IBM is also reselling the Nexus 5020 switch, which is a 56-port machine with 40 fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet CEE ports for networking and 16 4Gb/sec Fibre Channel ports.
These both will be available from IBM starting September 11. IBM is charging $25,250 for the Nexus 5010 and $50,500 for the Nexus 5020.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic U.S. Representative Jim Moran, a 12-term Virginia liberal, became on Wednesday the third member of his party this week to announce he will not seek re-election in November.
The announcements came amid growing signs that President Barack Obama's party faces a steep climb in its bid to win control of the House of Representatives from Republicans in this year's elections.
Moran made no mention of the battle for the House in his announcement. He said he was ready to retire from Congress when his term ends this year.
"It's time to close this chapter of my life," Moran, 68, said in a statement.
Moran's district lies just south of Washington. He has represented Virginia in the House for more than 23 years and is a member of the chamber's powerful Appropriations Committee.
On Monday, Representative George Miller of California, an ally of House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, announced plans to leave at the end of his term this year.
On Tuesday, New York Democrat Bill Owens of New York said he would not seek re-election this year after taking office in 2009.
David Wasserman, who tracks House races for the nonpartisan Cook Political Report, said the recent retirements show that "Democrats are not very optimistic about taking back the House."
Wasserman predicted that Republicans will not only retain the House, but increase their majority - which now stands at 233 to 200, with two vacancies - by up to 10 seats.
Wasserman said Republicans have an advantage in midterm elections because people who tend to vote in these non-presidential contests are generally older and more likely to vote Republican.
Democrats up for re-election also face voters who are increasingly critical of Obama, largely because of the botched rollout of the president's landmark healthcare program.
Despite the recent spurt in Democratic House retirements, 17 Republicans in the chamber have announced plans not to seek re-election this year, compared to 13 Democrats. The overall number of announced retirements reflects the historical average.
In his announcement, Moran praised the bipartisan $1.1 trillion spending bill, which is scheduled for a vote in the House on Wednesday. Moran has worked in a mostly gridlocked Congress in recent years.
"I've seen the appropriations process at its height, and more recently its nadir," Moran said.
"We've achieved a bipartisan agreement that deserves support. It represents a budgetary cease-fire and I hope a historic turning point in getting this necessary funding process back on track," the lawmaker said.
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Lyme Bay House4
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Lyme Bay House Hotel is situated close to the centre of the historic South Devon seaside town of Dawlish. It is within close walking distance of beaches, shops, The Lawn and gardens, the mainline railway station and other amenities. A wide range of reasonably priced meals are available in and around Dawlish.
All rooms are En-Suite and have Flat Screen TVs with Freeview, free wi-fi and free private parking is available on site. Just a short stroll away there are shops, Tea Rooms, Coffee Shops, the famous Gay's Creamery and several pubs. Lyme Bay House is an ideal location for train-spotting, golf, cycling, walking and bird watching. It is also very central for exploring the area by car, train or bus including Exeter, Powderham, Starcross, Cockwood, Dawlish Warren, Dawlish, Holcombe, Teignmouth, Shaldon, Newton Abbot, The Teign Valley and Dartmoor. Your hosts Nikki and Ian took over the Lyme Bay House in June 2006. Nikki said, 'We wanted to develop a bright, vibrant, fresh holiday feel to the hotel. After all, our customers come here to relax and enjoy themselves - even those that are here on business!'. Whether your stay is for business or pleasure, we will do our best to make your stay with us memorable.
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Booked a late last min deal for bank holiday weekend, with 2 hours of making the booking I had several calls and texts chasing me for my arrival time.
When I explained it would be at least a few hours as was travelling from Bristol to Devon I was asked if I could arrive earlier as owner (I'm guessing) wants to go out shopping !. I couldn't believe what I was hearing, this guy is running a hotel/guest house not a personal house. Room was good, lady on receipt on was polite and cheerful however I booked a non breakfast option, when we checked in she explain breakfast was included , I thought this was an offer etc as the room cost £80 for 1 night so not cheap for Devon, then when I checked she had charged me an extra £15 for 2 breakfasts without asking or telling me, very sneaky.
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The question of breakfast was not discussed at all. The guest booked on a "Room Only" basis for one night only at 75 pounds per room per night and checked in as booked. The following morning the two guests attended unexpectedly for breakfast which was fine. They were charged for breakfast accordingly as you would expect.
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I don't know if a thread has ever been started about the UFC or MMA in general, but I follow the sport alot and would like to discuss if any of you are game.
Here is what is coming on this weekend:
A couple of pretty good fights here.
I haven't seen Davis fight except in highlights, and Evans is coming off of a long layoff. Davis is a lot "bigger", longer, etc. I think he takes it.
The fight I am really looking forward to is Bisping vs Sonnen. I would have rather seen Sonnen and Munoz, but Munoz got injured a couple of weeks ago. Props for Bisping for stepping up.
I really don't know who to pick. If it was 5 rounds I would easily pick Sonnen, but I think Bisping may be able to run from him for 3 rounds. Remember the only reason he lost to Henderson is he got caught late, else he would have won that fight with this strategy.
I can't stand either one of these guys, especially Sonnen. But, I would like for Sonnen to get another crack at Silva though I don't think Silva wants any part of that.


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Richie Costello and Juno—May 18, 2012
From: Judge Carol Dean-Porter
This horse would like to be a good mover and I think with a few simple fixes would improve dramatically.
Juno lacks engagement from behind. You can see that her right hind foot only reaches even with 1/2 way up the belly. When engaged, that foot will just about reach a point even with the girth. Even so, she still reaches forward pretty well with her shoulder. This tells me when engaged she will have a good trot!
Her neck and jaw are stiff and she objects to and resists the bit by poking her nose out and opening her mouth.
Richie's stirrups are fairly short for a dressage test and he lacks depth in his heels. I think lowering the stirrups a hole, stepping down into his heel and flexing his ankles in would improve his base of support. His legs are slightly forward of his hips, so cannot be effective with his leg aid. Bend the knee and bring the lower leg back behind the girth and under the hips. More leg aid will encourage Juno to step up underneath herself better and engage the hind end.
Richie is slightly behind the vertical with his upper body, and will land on his tail bone instead of his seat bones. He should incline his body slightly more forward and rotate the pelvis to sit on the seat bones.
His hands are way too low and pulling down on the mouth. This forces the bit down onto the bars of the mouth and results in the head up/stiff jaw/mouth open/resisting posture we see from Juno.
Richie needs to bend the elbows, lift the hands so they are about even with his belt buckle and carry the hands above/in front of the withers. The left rein is twisted.
A turnout note: The extra part of the leather stirrup strap is quite long and hangs down more than 6 inches beyond the saddle pad and down her barrel. You can either cut that extra portion off or tuck it under the saddle flap for a neater appearance. The pad is pretty large for the saddle. I would suggest getting a pad which fits more neatly around the outline. Adding keepers to the full cheek bit will also improve the "tidiness" of the turn out.
Juno is beautifully groomed with neatly trimmed tail and a clean, shiny coat.
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Juno is gapping her mouth open as she raises her head to get away from your hands.
She is "above the bit" in this photo. Try to get her to bend her nose to one side, then work her mouth (invisibly) side to side, to try and get her to drop her nose, and bring it back in towards her chest.
Your hands are pretty low, Richie, which makes your elbows joints too straight. Raise your hands & wrists a couple of inches above the withers.
I think you would find your stirrups about the right length, if you could get some more depth in your heels. Your stirrup has twisted across the ball of your foot, making it more difficult to get your heels down. Practice some more "2 point", and drive your heels deeper, which will also help you to wrap your leg around Juno's barrel.
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Most lists of must-have craft tools, while helpful, list items for a very wide variety of crafts:
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Slice has created some designs that are like no other, such as the Precision Cutter, Precision Knife, and Safety Cutter (more on those in a minute). Users rave about how easy they are to use and that they fill a need better than most—if not all—other tools they've previously used. This is likely because there's nothing else like them on the market.
Slice tools are also safer than other cutters on the market, which almost exclusively feature metal blades. Slice blades are ceramic, made of extremely hard 100 percent zirconium oxide.
The advanced and proprietary shape of the blade is finger-friendly®—that is, resistant to cutting skin (unlike any other ceramic blade). This means that not only are these products great for crafters in general, they're also appropriate for seniors, children, and others who may not be as steady or adept at using cutting tools.
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An increasingly popular Slice cutting tool is the highly maneuverable Precision Cutter. This stylish wonder is held just like a pen, so it's easy to use, even for younger people, for whom learning to use scissors can be a challenge. Its very small blade increases its maneuverability—read: it is fantastic with detail work—as well as safety. Think of it as a cutting instrument that moves like a drawing instrument.
Because of its small blade and precise nature, the Precision Cutter is excellent for any craft that calls for thinner materials like paper. Scratchboard artists also sing its praises, as do airbrush artists for cutting frisket film. RC model makers will enjoy how well it glides through shrink wrap. Check it out:
As with all of the Slice products, the Ceramic Scissors utilize a ceramic, finger-friendly blade. This makes them a great substitution for the commonly underperforming safety scissors found in most grammar school classrooms.
This easy-grip tool can cut just about anything required for arts and crafts projects done with young ones. Construction paper, cotton balls, felt? No problem. Learn more about kids using scissors in "Children's Scissors: Finding a Safe and Effective Pair".
For adult crafters, the Slice Ceramic Scissors are excellent for cutting paper, vinyl, even copper wire. They are particularly useful for long, straight cuts. So not only are they great for everyday use, they also come in handy for scrapbooking or any other paper-based crafts, as well as cutting the rigid vinyl plastic sheets and appliqué paper used in quilting.
Part of the Precision Knives lineup, the Craft Knife features a longer blade than the Precision Cutter but is still very maneuverable and easy to control, and the handle features a no-slip grip. The Craft Cutter's fixed blade is also replaceable.
This is a primo all-around choice for cutting a wide variety of materials: paper, RC model shrink wrap, quilting appliqué paper and vinyl, scratchboard, foam core, leather, vinyl and polycarbonate sheets, even crêpe paper. Watch it cleanly cut that last delicate material:
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This is another (and recent) innovative Slice design, and the name says it all. The Precision Knife's "ring" handle offers excellent control as well as comfort.
This tool features the same replaceable blade as the Craft Knife so is appropriate for many of the same uses. However, it truly shines in situations calling for really intricate work. It also works well for sculpting materials like clay, or for carving pumpkins.
This one-of-a-kind little powerhouse works great on paper as well as other thin materials like vinyl and polycarbonate sheets, frisket film, and the aforementioned quilting materials. The Safety Cutter lives up to its name: the blade is micro and the grippy surface means it doesn't slip. Additionally, its design is ergonomic, so it fits naturally in the hand.
This tool is excellent for cuts that are less intricate. There's even a little hole at the top of the cutter, and some people have been known to carry one on their keychain for on-the-go cuts, with nary a nick or injury. In addition to your crafts, use the Safety Cutter for items like coupons, envelopes, and packing tape.
There is a huge variety of crafting tools on the market. A walk through any craft store will confirm that. But one thing every crafter needs is something that cuts. And Slice has a tool for that. Do you work with an uncommon material or one not mentioned here and want to know what tool will work for you? Contact Slice and we'll test out our cutting craft tools to find the best one (or ones) for the job.
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The Stele of Antiochus I (GR 1927,12-14.1)
The Museum can confirm it has received a letter from the Ministry of Culture in Turkey requesting the transfer of ownership of an inscribed stele with a relief of Herakles greeting King Antiochus I of Commagene to the Turkish state.
The stele has been part of the British Museum's collection since 1927. It was published both before and immediately after its acquisition and on numerous occasions subsequently, most recently in 2005 when it was lent for the exhibition 'Alexander the Great – East-West cultural contacts from Japan to Greece' at the Tokyo National Museum. At no point between 1927 and 2005 have the Turkish authorities, who were fully aware of the stele's location, ever suggested that it had been improperly acquired or should be returned.
Prior to World War 1 the distinguished archaeologist Sir Leonard Woolley was excavating at Carchemish, then part of the Ottoman Empire. Woolley was working with the full knowledge and consent of the Ottoman authorities. In 1914 the stele was brought to the attention of the archaeologists on his expedition, who saw it at Birecik. It was floated down the Euphrates to Carchemish for study and publication purposes. No evidence survives for how this journey was arranged or by whom, but what is clear is that the stele was not acquired by the British Museum or its agents at this time. It was deposited in the courtyard of the excavation premises at Jerablus and treated there in exactly the same way as stored finds from the Carchemish excavations, which equally were not to be acquired or exported.
During WWI and in the troubled period that followed, the border area that included the southern part of the Carchemish site and the excavation premises was much fought-over. The British Museum, fearing for the safety of the site and the antiquities in the excavation premises, paid for guards throughout WWI and up until 1923, when the guards were expelled by Turkish troops. In spite of this, reports of damage were frequent.
Under the treaties of 1923 that established the modern Turkish state, the southern part of the Carchemish site and the excavation premises at Jerablus became part of Syrian territory. Despite this destruction and looting continued and reached a peak in 1924, at which point Leonard Woolley gained permission from the French authorities in Syria to remove to safety 'such stones as could be secured from the ruins' of the dig house and adjacent area. There can be no doubt that the stele was acquired from Syrian territory, with permission from the French authorities in Syria, and therefore no Turkish law was contravened.
The stele is one of a number of reduced scale versions of the sculptural reliefs decorating the major monument built by Antiochus I still in situ at Nemrut Dag. Other versions are on Turkish sites or in Turkish museums. The stele in the British Museum sustained considerable damage at some stage in its history when it was turned into an olive press and used in a farmer's field. It now has a large hole in it that destroys part of the relief and part of the inscription on the reverse side.
The Museum greatly values the cordial relationship it has enjoyed with Turkish colleagues over recent years which has led to fruitful collaborations such as the loan by Turkey of a head of Hadrian for the British Museum's exhibition 'Hadrian: Empire and Conflict'in 2008, and the loan by the British Museum of the iconic sculpture of the discus-thrower or 'Discobol(o)us' to Istanbul in 2010. As with all objects in the collection, the Museum would be willing to discuss a loan of the stele, subject to usual conditions, for the purposes of temporary exhibition in Turkey. The Trustees of the British Museum cannot consent to the transfer of ownership of the stele and firmly believe that it should remain part of the British Museum's collection where it can be seen in a world context by a global audience.
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Stewart passes Montoya late to win Cup race at Dover International Speedway
DOVER, Del. – Tony Stewart made a late out outside pass on Juan Pablo Montoya and held on Sunday at Dover International Speedway to snap a 30-race winless streak.
Stewart hadn't even had a top-five finish this season and was stuck in 20th in the points standings. He took the lead with the pass with three laps left in the 400-mile race.
Stewart hadn't won on the concrete mile track since he swept both Cup races in 2000.
Seven-time Dover winner Jimmie Johnson appeared to have the car to beat, but jumped a restart and had to serve a pass-through penalty. Johnson argued over the radio and stayed on the track before he finally hit pit road.
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New York Times Hardcover Fiction Bestsellers
May 6, 2018
1. The Fallen
David Baldacci
Amos Decker, known as the Memory Man, puts his talents toward solving a string of murders in a Rust Belt town.
2. After Anna
Lisa Scottoline
A woman marries a widower and reunites with her teenage daughter who is murdered soon after, and the husband is put on trail for it.
3. Noir
Christopher Moore
In the summer of 1947, a woman and an Air Force general attract the attention of a San Francisco bartender while a suspicious flying object is spotted near the coast.
4. I've Got My Eyes on You
Mary Higgins Clark
A high school guidance counselor tries to uncover the identity of her sister's murderer.
5. The Female Persuasion
Meg Wolitzer
The relationship between a college freshman and a famous feminist reveals the challenges of intergenerational feminism.
6. Little Fires Everywhere
Celeste Ng
An artist upends a quiet town outside Cleveland.
7. Circe
Madeline Miller
Zeus banishes Helios' daughter to an island, where she must choose between living with gods or mortals.
8. Before We Were Yours
Lisa Wingate
A South Carolina lawyer learns about the questionable practices of a Tennessee orphanage.
9. The Woman in the Window
A. J. Finn
A recluse who drinks heavily and takes prescription drugs may have witnessed a crime across from her Harlem townhouse.
10. The Great Alone
Kristin Hannah
A former prisoner of war returns from Vietnam and moves his family to Alaska, where they face tough conditions.
11. Shoot First: A Stone Barrington Novel
Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington searches for the person who plotted to kill the woman behind a cutting-edge software startup.
12. The Overstory
Richard Powers
Nine people drawn to trees for different reasons fight for the last of the remaining acres of virgin forest.
13. Then She Was Gone
Lisa Jewell
Ten years after her daughter disappears, a woman tries to get her life in order but remains haunted by unanswered questions.
14. The Disappeared
C. J. Box
A Wyoming game warden teams up with his daughter to find a missing British businesswoman.
15. Star Wars: Last Shot
Daniel José Older
Lando Calrissian seeks help from Han Solo to elude Fyzen Gor's assassins.
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Renault Electric Kangoo Can Do
|The Renault Kangoo Electric is the only roomy, five-seat, family-sized electric vehicle on the European market. Add to this the optional "range extender" with its "emergency power supply" and you have an excellent vehicle for transporting people and goods over short and medium range daily driving chores.
This report covers our first five months and 10,000 miles of service.
First, let me describe the range extender. It is a small petrol engine (with catalyst) that produces approximately 10 KW electrical at a fixed number of revolutions. While this doesn't seem like a lot of power, with practice it is possible to drive the Kangoo on the 10kW output of the engine alone, minimizing the power drain on the battery. The tiny nine liter fuel tank is sufficient to take the car 200 km. The driver can select whether or not to use the range extender, a feature not offered any production electric vehicle. However, it's not possible to recharge the vehicle while its standing still using the RE engine.
The big advantage of the RE option is that it reduces the stress of the novice electric vehicle drivers who worry about running out of battery power. Although a warning light will come on when the pack reaches 10 percent SOC (state-of-charge), we've found that it is rarely needed in daily operation where most of our trips are between 60-80 km, well within the range of the battery-only mode. With careful driving, the Kangoo will consume only 25kWh/100km. Digital displays indicate remaining kilometers available at present power levels, as well as showing current consumption in kW/100kM.
That being said, if you choose to run the RE engine all the time, the fuel economy drops to a disappointing 7liters/100km. However, we have found that we need to use it only 10% of the time in which case economy improves to a much more responsible 3liters/100km.
One of the benefits of the RE engine is that it can be used to supplement the Kangoo's electric heat in winter. A nice feature is the ability to program the car to preheat during the winter, as long as it is plugged in. The on board 3.5kW charger enables the car to recharge from 0 to 95% SOC in just 4 hours. The charger also has a 2kW charge mode for smaller 10 amp circuits, however charging takes appreciably longer. [Note: normal household currents in Europe are 220 volts at 50 cycles compared to 120 volts at 60 cycles (Herz) in North America.] Renault has incorporated a "drive-off protection" system that prevents the car from moving while it is still plugged into the charger.
The first surprise after taking delivery from the Renault dealer in St-Louis is the speed of the RH model. The vehicle will do 120km/hr, nearly 20km/hr above the advertised speed in the dealer brochure, in part because of an "overdrive" system that aids acceleration and driving in snow, something we know a lot about here in Switzerland. In fact, it seems there are so many added features in this vehicle, that it appears that Renault technicians inserted more than their sales staff realized.
As would be expected, the Kangoo makes use of regenerative braking (Rekuperation) to help recapture some of the vehicle's kinetic energy, which is used to recharge the air-cooled, NiCad batteries. Despite the deadly heat wave of the summer of the 2003 in Europe, the car performed well. However, the batteries must be periodically watered every 5,000 kilometers. A warning light will come on saying it is time to refill the batteries and remain on until the car is taken into the dealership.
The Kangoo EV drives much like a car with an automatic transmission. Remove your foot from the brake and the car will begin to roll forward. Having driven electric cars for many years, it was a pleasure to find a highly-effective park gear. In most EVs you have to rely on the emergency brake only when parking on a steep inclines. I also enjoy being able to put the car in Neutral to bypass engagement of the regenerative braking system on easy downward gradients.
We very much enjoy the car's many storage bins and shelves. In addition, the rear seat -- which is a 1/3-2/3 split -- can be laid down to accommodate loads up to 100 kilograms. Now we can consider packing our tent and inflatable boat for a camping trip to the Adriatic or perhaps a drive up to Sweden.
The Kangoo offers the same level of safety and security as a conventional car including standard airbags, seatbelts and head restraints for all the passengers (side airbags are option). The vehicle is also offered also as 2 place delivery van. Both versions meet Switzerland's A24 zero emissions code.
While the operational manual for the car is available only in French, it is very detailed and written specifically for the electric version of the Kangoo; it is not simply a amended version of the gasoline car's manual. In order to save weight and space, Renault has replaced the spare tire with a spray can of emergency inflation sealant.
The Kangoo easily offers us the best value for everyday driving use. While we do use grid power to recharge the Kangoo at night, during the day our apartment building's solar panels [see photo album links at beginning of article], we are very close to producing no CO2 at all. Our new office building, which we call WATTWERK, will enable us to meet all our electric power needs and charge the Kangoo, making us completely CO2 neutral. That will be a very good feeling.
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NEWS- Love kills: Dairy farm tragedy raises awareness
In the aftermath of a farm accident in Rockingham County that claimed the lives of four members of a Mennonite family and a coworker, local sheriff Don Farley had the unenviable task of fielding questions from the media. How could this happen? Why did it happen?
Now that the case is officially closed, it appears the magnitude of the tragedy has hit him.
"This is such a sad case," he says, "the saddest of all the sad cases I've seen in 25 years on the job."
On July 2, farmer Scott Showalter, 34, climbed down into a manure pit below a livestock building to remove a clog in his manure pump, something he had done countless times. But this time, he was quickly overcome by a lethal combination of gases emanating from the pit. His wife, Phyllis, 33, attempted to rescue her husband but was also overcome. Two of the Showalters' four daughters, Shayla, 11, and Christina, 9, then climbed down into the pit to rescue their mother, but they were also overcome. Hired hand Amous Stoltzfus, 24, also attempted a rescue, but the gases were too powerful.
"You know that expression, 'love kills,'" says Farley. "Well, that's definitely true here."
In fact, according to studies by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), "love" has played a part in other manure pit accidents. Of 20 such accidents the organization documented in the 1980s, 40 percent of the victims were coworkers or relatives attempting a rescue. In 1989, a 65-year-old dairy farmer, his two sons, a nephew, and a grandson all perished attempting to rescue each other from a manure pit.
"It's something farmers do all the time," said Farley, who grew up on a dairy farm. Cleaning out manure pits is "just something you don't think about."
Manure from the livestock buildings is drained into a small pit over the course of the month. At the end of each month, that manure is pumped from the smaller pit to a larger pit where it's stored before being spread on the fields.
According to Jon Ignosh, an agriculture educator with the Virginia Cooperative Extension, such accidents are rare but not unprecedented. In fact, the VCE has had a fact sheet on manure pit dangers available for farmers for several years, and Ignosh says there's plenty of information about it on the web.
While a majority of news reports cited methane asphyxiation as the cause of death in the Rockingham tragedy, Farley can't say which gases were the culprit. Because it was ruled an accident, there will be no autopsies, he says.
However, Ignosh says many of the deadly gases produced by manure could have been to blame.
"Methane, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon dioxide– any of these can kill you," he says, tacking ammonia to the list that manure can produce. "Hydrogen sulfide is a pretty nasty gas, almost like a nerve gas. In low concentrations it smells like rotten eggs, but it's odorless in higher concentrations. In addition, high concentrations of carbon dioxide and methane can take the oxygen out of the air."
Ignosh says it's an issue of complacency: farmers are around manure so much that they don't think about the dangers. To raise awareness, Ignosh says the Extension is launching an information campaign and holding two field days this summer.
According to NIOSH recommendations on manure pit safety, proper ventilation is key, as is wearing a harness with a lifeline attached to a mechanical winch, hoist, or pulley when entering the pit, and always having a person nearby to operate such equipment. The agency also recommends that an oxygen mask, like the ones used by rescue workers and firefighters, be on hand for anyone attempting a pit rescue.
"We want to take advantage of this being fresh in everybody's mind," says Ignosh, who adds that the field days will present the science of the danger, prevention measures, and review the best ways to respond to a manure pit accident.
"We also want to target children," he says, "and make sure they're aware of the dangers."
Of course, love also heals. According to Farley, friends rushed in to take responsibility for running the farm– even milking the cows the morning after the tragedy.
Family and church members have taken responsibility for caring for the Showalters' two remaining daughters, Brooklyn Joy and Alyssa Nicole, ages 7 and 3. Scott Showalter is also survived by three brothers, a sister, his parents, and two sets of grandparents. At press time, calls to church and family members were unreturned, but Farley says he's not surprised.
"It's hard to reach members of that denomination," he says of Mennonites. "They tend to shy away from law enforcement and the media."


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"We yet live…Kforedz." Stephan would normally have addressed a ruling female as 'my lady' but found it difficult give this particular lady sported the head of a jackal. "Did you suspect that something in the crypt might have brought us to an untimely end?" The Traladarian did not expect an answer and simply smiled back at what he took to be a courteous acknowledgement from Kforedz.
"Indeed, we found the Tome and more beside," interjected Hasan. "A great crypt lay below the temple, but buried lay no more. We were attacked by the dead, a great power from ancient days, but we repelled that assult and found this Tome."
Miklos interjected, "Yes, it is very clearly outlining a religious ceremony of some type, but Hasan and I could not understand it. You will need to tell us what you read and what it means for the Vale as soon as possible. Come now, let's begin. I will show you what we have learned ourselves. Come now, quickly, this knowledge is surely precious."
"Easy, Miklos," insisted Maruc. "Kforedz, I will remind you that you swore last night to bring peace to the Vale, and that never again will evil slavery stain the Hutakaa. That was the price of our services rendered — nothing less. We have done what we swore. Now you must tell us how this Tome will advance your cause and ours."
Feldard hung back as Hasan and the humans spoke with the Hutaakan priestess. The dwarf knew he wouldn't be needed for a while as they discussed the tome, so the dwarf found himself a quiet place to sit down and relax.. maybe find himself an ale or two to drink.
While those more astute in such things discussed the tome with Kforedz, Stephan monitored from a short distance just in case the situation turned sour. He longed, however, to join Feldard who seemed to have acquired a pint of ale and was actively reducing any stress he may have built up.
Kforedz anxiously studied the contents of the ancient book. The normally reserved priestess got visibly more excited as she continued her reading.
Ludo followed Feldard to look for a pint of ale, finding the tome he suspected would only be the first step. He thought about the challenges ahead. This valley seeped with a source of evil that need to be defeated. Thsts what drew the Sons of Night here.
This village was not the source of evil, nor was the Vault where they had located the book which Hasan had passed back to the Hutaakans. No it was somewhere else. He chuckled to himself, what was usually the source of evil? Money and religion. He smiled, he better not mention that to Maruc. The Hutakkans had very little money that he had seen, could it be the Tralder? Slaves usually had very little money, so most likely not. No it must be elsewhere in the valley, another settlement that they had not been told about. "Feldard, I suspect we will have to go deeper into the Valley on the morrow to find what we are looking for, there is more to this valley than meets the eye. If we had some horses or mounts we could move faster and cover more ground."
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"You have done it. This shall be our salvation!" she proclaimed to Miklos, Maruc and Hasan. "I need to speak to you all," she said as she sought out the full contingent of adventurers.
"Tomorrow we must travel to the Temple of Pflarr and perform the Cleansing Ceremony. Please, will you accompany us?" She implored the heroes. "I fear that without your protection, we will not be able to perform the rites. If we are successful, the dead in the Valley will finally be put to rest and peace may be restored."


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Have you ever wondered why your ice at home is cloudy and the ice at restaurants is crystal clear? The short answer is that your home ice contains entrapped minerals and air that creates a cloudy appearance. However, much of the commercial ice you buy is made in a different way, which entraps air to keep your ice clear.
Commercial businesses (restaurants, etc.) have different ways of achieving this, but one thing is for certain: the more contaminants in your drinking water, the cloudier it will be. When you freeze ice at home, the outside freezes first, trapping any impurities inside where it interferes with the crystalline structure. This is why the outside of ice cubes is usually clear, but the inside is cloudy.
So, how do you achieve clearer ice in your home? The best thing to do is to make sure your water is filtered. Filtering your water removes harmful impurities, resulting in a healthier choice for you and clearer ice for your home. It is also recommended to use a Reverse Osmosis (RO) system such as the Pentek RO System for best results. RO water systems remove most of all solids in your drinking water, making it pure to drink and your ice clearer. The fewer impurities in your water, the clearer it will be.
Achieving clear ice may be challenging, but it is not impossible. The most important thing to keep in mind is that it starts with water. The clearer your water is, the clearer the ice will be. Boiling your water before freezing will also help produce clearer ice. Browse through our selection of refrigerator water filters and RO systems today to see which one best suits your needs. You can have clearer ice in your home just in time for Christmas.


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Flights to Riga
There are several airlines offering cheap flights to Latvia from
the UK, landing at Riga International Airport, located eight miles
(13km) southwest of Riga and served by excellent transport links
into the city. The flight takes approximately 2hrs 10mins. Most
flights depart from Heathrow or Gatwick, although there are more
irregular flights leaving from other UK regional hubs. Riga is most
popular during the European summer months of June to August, and
over Christmas and New Year.
Which airlines fly to Riga?
The most popular airline currently offering cheap flights to Latvia is Ryanair, with departures from Stansted, Glasgow, Liverpool and Bristol. Finnair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and Air Baltic also depart from Heathrow. British Airways offers exceptional deals on flights to Riga (mostly from Gatwick to Riga) - remember to book well in advance to boost your chances of good prices.


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HOLLAND – Longtime Hope College men's basketball coach Glenn Van Wieren has announced his retirement.
Coach of the Flying Dutchmen for 33 seasons, Van Wieren, 68, ends an association with Hope College basketball that spans 50 years dating back to his playing days in the early 1960s.
"This is the end of an exceptional era in Hope men's basketball! A giant in the history of Hope sports is retiring," said Hope College President Dr. James E. Bultman. "For 33 years Glenn Van Wieren's varsity basketball teams have performed at the very highest levels. Twice national coach of the year, he is among the all-time winningest coaches in the history of Division III. His record speaks for itself.
"I will miss Glenn both personally and professionally. This is a friendship in intercollegiate sport at Hope that goes back exactly half a century. I admire him.
"As significant as what Glenn has achieved in intercollegiate sport as both an athlete and coach, I admire him even more for what he has accomplished thru sports as an educator. His influence on young men has been extraordinary. He has been a role model and mentor of their spiritual and social lives as well as their intellectual and physical. The record of history will show that Glenn and his wife Jackie have truly made a difference for good in the lives of hundreds of Hope student athletes."
"I would like to thank the administration, colleagues, students, players, and parents who have been so kind, faithful, and supportive of me over the years," Van Wieren said. "My life was changed and enriched during my Hope student years by coaches Russ De Vette, Lawrence "Doc" Green, Gordon Brewer and Daryl Siedentop. They established a model for me and provided the impetus to pursue my dream to be a professor and coach at my alma mater.
"Above all else, I am grateful for the friendship of so many in the Holland community. It has been a privilege for me, my wife Jackie , and daughters Gretel, Heidi, Kuria, and Rebekah to be a part of the Hope College family. Living, working, and serving at Hope College has truly been a blessing from God."
Van Wieren nurtured a basketball program that is highly regarded across all of NCAA Division III. Averaging exactly 20 victories a season over 33 years (660-219), he had just one losing season. The 2009-10 Flying Dutchmen posted a 21-8 record to mark a school-record 31st consecutive winning season. Van Wieren entered the 2009-10 season ranked the fifth winningest coach in NCAA Division III history, both in victories (now 660) and winning percentage (now .751).
He guided the Flying Dutchmen to a record 17 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) championships and appearances in 21 NCAA Division III post-season tournaments, including this past season. His teams advanced to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen six times, to the Elite Eight four times and the final four three times, most recently in 2008. Hope finished second in the nation twice (1996 and 1998) and was third in 2008.
Van Wieren recorded his 600th victory faster than any Division III coach in history. He coached two teams (1983-84 and 1994-95) through unbeaten regular seasons. He coached in 87 "Rivalry" games against Calvin College, posting a 46-41 record.
In 2006 he was honored by the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame with the organization's Lifetime Achievement Award. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan in 2003.
He stands as one of the outstanding athletes in the history of Hope College. A 1964 graduate, he earned 11 letters in the sports of basketball, baseball and cross country.
While at Hope, he also coached baseball, cross country and soccer. He is among the winningest coaches in MIAA history with a total of 19 league championships in basketball (17), baseball (1) and soccer (1).
His wife Jacquelyn (Jackie Nyboer) is a 1967 Hope graduate. The Van Wieren have four daughters, Gretel, Heidi, Kuria and Rebekah, and seven grandchildren.


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Rapper Gucci Mane is in police custody in Atlanta after officials issued a warrant for his arrest last week.
The hip-hop star, real name Radric Davis, was accused of hitting a soldier over the head with a bottle at a nightclub in the city on March 16, resulting in the alleged victim – who has only been identified as James – requiring 10 stitches.
A warrant was issued for Davis' arrest, and on Wednesday it was revealed he is in custody at Fulton County Jail.
The Associated Press reports the star is being held on a charge of aggravated assault with a weapon.


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Follow the last 2 years of the Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championships including the 15th Anniversary race in 2011. Program features highlights and stories from both years including Jamie Mitchell's quest for 10 in 2011.
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|Captured in this film is the Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championships, a 32 mile open ocean race that is the pinnacle event of the sport of paddleboarding. The film features both the 2010 and the 2011 15th anniversary race highlighting not only Jamie Mitchell's unprecedented 10th consecutive win and Connor Baxter's record breaking win on an SUP in 2011 but also up close and personal conversations with legendary waterman and women from around the world. The Channel, known as the graveyard of bones, is at all times scary, dramatic and beautiful. It connects the island of Molokai to the island of Oahu. Get inside the race thru the minds of the athletes and enjoy the up close and personal stories that emerge from the event.
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|Jamie Mitchell, Gerry Lopez, Dave Kalama, Jenny Kalmbach, Mark Matheison, Morgan Hoesterey, Tyler Anderson, Mike Takahashi
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|SD | 704x400 (944.03 MB)
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text: After bowling 22 wicketless overs, Swann (L) celebrates claiming wicket of Aussie Steven Smith [AFP]England were on the brink of winning the first Test against Australia after more umpiring controversy dogged the Ashes series opener at Trent Bridge on Saturday.Australia were 174 for six at stumps on the fourth day, still needing a further 137 runs to reach their victory target of 311 after they lost three wickets for three runs late in the day.No side has made more to win in the fourth innings of a Trent Bridge Test than England's 284 for six against New Zealand in 2004.But the fact teenage debutant Ashton Agar, who in Australia's first innings made 98, the highest score by a Test No 11, was still there was a warning to Ashes-holders England they had work left to do if they were to go 1-0 up in this five-match series.Brad Haddin was 11 not out and Agar, promoted to No 8, one not out. England captured the prize scalp of Australia captain Michael Clarke when Stuart Broad, himself at the centre of an umpiring row on Friday, had the tourists' best batsman caught behind by wicketkeeper Matt Prior for 23 off an excellent full-length delivery.Pakistan's Aleem Dar, the bowler's end umpire, checked with square leg colleague Kumar Dharmasena to see if the ball had carried. However, the Sri Lankan was unable to give that confirmation and the on-field duo referred the decision to third umpire Marais Erasmus. Replays showed clearly that Prior had taken a clean catch and Clarke was given out by Dar. But the batsman immediately challenged the decision.Crucial challenges Again the verdict was passed to South Africa's Erasmus and, with Hot Spot technology showing the ball had nicked the bat, Dar once more raised his finger to spark a slump that saw Australia decline from 161 for three to 164 for six in the space of 18 balls. Australia had now used up all their reviews and next ball Steven Smith was lbw to Graeme Swann as the off-spinner, like Broad bowling on his Nottinghamshire home ground, extracted sharp turn. Left-hander Phil Hughes, playing back to another sharply spun Swann delivery, was initially given not out on nought by Dharmasena.This time England challenged the call and, with the Decision Review System showing the ball had just pitched in line before striking the batsman plumb in front of his stumps on the back leg, Hughes was out for a duck to the raucous delight of most of a 17,000 capacity sun-drenched crowd.Australia had frustrated England before opener Shane Watson was lbw to a Broad inswinger for 46.Watson challenged the verdict but had to go after DRS showed the ball clipping leg stump. That meant the all-rounder wouldn't be adding to his meagre tally of two centuries in what was now his 42nd Test.Then to what became the last ball before tea, Ed Cowan edged part-time spinner Joe Root to Jonathan Trott at slip.Before tea Chris Rogers, playing his second Test five years after his debut, completed a maiden Test fifty off 104 balls with eight fours.But soon after tea, Rogers tamely chipped James Anderson to Ian Bell at midwicket.Earlier, Bell's 109 had been the cornerstone of England's second innings 375.Bell, 95 not out overnight, shared a seventh-wicket partnership of 138 with Broad (65).All-rounder Broad was controversially given not out on 37 on Friday despite edging Agar to Clarke at slip, a decision Australia couldn't challenge as by then they'd used up both their innings reviews.Bell has been often accused of not scoring runs when England most needed them but this was arguably the most valuable innings of his Test career.Broad was eventually out for 65 when caught behind off James Pattinson. This time Broad 'walked' before Bell's near six-and-a-half hour innings, including 15 boundaries, ended when he too was caught behind, this time off Mitchell Starc. SOURCE: AFP Sport Cricket Australia New Zealand Pakistan


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Morning MarketBeat: Gold Bugs Hope Fed Will Fuel Rally
Pre-Market Brief:
MARKET SNAP: At 05:53 a.m. ET, S&P 500 futures up 0.2%. Treasury yields little changed. Nymex crude up $0.14 at $85.70; gold up 0.2% at $1,709.36. In Europe, FTSE 100 up 0.2%, DAX up 0.7% and CAC 40 up 0.8%. In Asia, Nikkei 225 down 0.1% and Hang Seng up 0.2%.
Overnight action:
Madoff scandal still haunts victims; New mission for a fast track; Boehner's test-keep GOP ranks in line.
Watch for: NFIB November Small Business (7:30 a.m. Eastern Time): seen falling to 92.5, after coming in at 93.1 a month earlier. US October trade deficit (8:30): seen widening to $42.1 billion from $41.5 billion a month earlier. October wholesale inventories (10:00): seen up 0.4%, after rising 1.1% a month earlier. October Job Openings & Labor Turnover (10:00). Fed's policy committee begins a two-day meeting, its final scheduled meeting of the year.
Earnings: Dollar General, Magellan Health, Liberty Property and Hanwha SolarOne
For more MarketBeat and other streaming markets coverage from The Wall Street Journal, point your mobile browser to wsj.com/marketspulse.
The Breakfast Briefing
This week's Fed meeting may give gold prices a much-needed boost.
After trickling higher following the election, the yellow metal has taken a couple of significant jolts down in the past few weeks. Big bearish bets in the options market have played a role in pushing gold down about 5% from its October highs.
Generally, people have turned sour on the precious metal's long-term prospects as a wave of global central-bank stimulus hasn't been able to prop prices to new highs. Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas are among big investors that have trimmed their gold forecasts for 2013.
But at least in the short run, traders say the outcome of the Fed's two-day meeting – which starts later today — could pave the way for a near-term rally.
With Operation Twist concluding at the end of the year, economists expect the Fed to announce more accommodative measures at its policy meeting. Expanding the central bank's bond-buying programs could boost gold, long seen as a way to hedge against potential inflation and a declining dollar. Both scenarios ould ultimately unfold following years of easy Fed monetary policies.
Another factor to consider: The economic recovery. Last week Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas trimmed their 2013 gold forecasts. Both firms cited downside risks for gold if the economy continues to improve, which could prompt the Fed to pull back on the stimulus spigots sooner than anticipated.
On Monday, the most actively traded contract, for February delivery, rose 0.5% to $1714.40 a troy ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange.
While Goldman and BNP Paribas both expect gold to peak next year, they still think it has room to move higher now before eventually embarking on a longer-term downtrend.
The takeaway: Conflicting forces are pushing gold at the moment, which is largely why the yellow metal has slumped and has been unable to break out to new highs. The Fed could give gold a boost in the short term. Just don't expect the long-term picture to change anytime soon.
Cliff Notes: Budget negotiations between the White House and Republican House Speaker John Boehnerhave progressed steadily in recent days, according to WSJ, potentially breathing life into talks that appeared to have stalled.
Morning MarketBeat Daily Factoid: On this day in 2008, Bernie Madoff was arrested for running a multibillion dollar Ponzi Scheme. The fraudster is currently serving a 150-year prison sentence.
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Stocks to Watch
Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Tuesday's session are Dollar General, Magellan Health Services and The Pantry.
Dollar General is expected to report third-quarter earnings of 60 cents a share, according to a consensus survey by FactSet.
"The 3Q bar has been lowered, with investor concerns over a top-line slowdown reflected in a 7% pullback over the past six weeks (vs. a 2.5% decline in the S&P 500). We believe these concerns are overblown—we see a healthy comp gain of 4.5% and EPS of 61 cents, one cent above consensus," said John Heinbockel at Guggenheim Partners in a report.
Magellan Health Services is likely to post fourth-quarter earnings of $1.02 cents a share.
The Pantry is projected to turn in fourth-quarter earnings of 12 cents a share.
Overnight Headlines (Links)
Obama-GOP Cliff Talks Take Positive Turn
HSBC to Settle Money-Laundering Claims for $1.9 Billion
Audit Regulator Criticizes Big Accounting Firms
Current Account: For Next SEC Chief, Why Not an Investor?
Heard on the Street: Netflix Is Doing It for the Kids
Ahead of the Tape: Analysts Get Gloomy, Right on Schedule
Standard Chartered Settles U.S. Sanctions Allegations


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DJ Mustard has kept dance floors -- and strip clubs -- bouncing with tracks by Tyga, 2 Chainz, YG and Young Jeezy. Now, the L.A. based producer behind some of the biggest "ratchet" hits to dominate radio has signed a deal with Roc Nation.
Earlier this year, the beatmaker, born Dijon McFarlan, landed a management deal with the entertainment company founded by Jay Z. Roc Nation will also handle the rising producer as a solo artist, the company announced Monday through Jay's Life and Times website.
Hip-hop fans are well-versed with McFarlan, considering his calling card, "Mustard on the beat," comes up quite often on his string of smashes that include Tyga's "Rack City," 2 Chainz's "I'm Different" and Jeezy's "R.I.P."
PHOTOS: Unexpected musical collaborations
In a video announcing the new deal, McFarlan said his goal as a solo act was to establish himself as hip-hop's answer to popular, touring EDM DJs and to expand outside the "ratchet" hip-hop music he's known for.
"What I wanted to do was just put out an album and go tour off of my own album, and have people come see me like they go see David Guetta. Just go put on a show," he said in the clip.
In June, DJ Mustard released his debut solo mixtape, "Ketchup," which included appearances by Nipsey Hussle, Dom Kennedy, YG, Ty Dolla Sign and Casey Veggies.
"You're gonna hear me in the club, whether or not you like it. If you come to L.A., you're going to hear that. Now it's just growing to be worldwide," he continued. "What I'm doing now is just trying to convert over and to just show people that I can do more than just club records."
The producer joins an eclectic mix of superstars already managed by the company, including Haim, M.I.A., Timbaland, Santigold, Wale and Shakira. Rihanna, J. Cole, Calvin Harris, Jay Electronica and Rita Ora have all signed to the label. Roc Nation also manages a slew of songwriters, producers, DJs, engineers, mixers and has branched out to include athletes.
Taylor Swift makes a grown-up move on 'Red'
Katy Perry to launch world tour behind 'Prism' in May
Taylor Swift ties record for most sold-out shows at Staples Center
PHOTOS: Concerts by the Times
PHOTOS: Unexpected musical collaborations
PHOTOS: Musician feuds: The dirt & details


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Female Breast Tattoo 2012
Female Breast Tattoo 2011 (10)
Ladies tattoos are sometimes done in color, but they can also be done in regular black or green tattoo ink as well. These tattoos feature complex artwork and usually rendered on ink with plain black colors alone to maintain its authenticity. However, some tattoo enthusiasts also play it up by combining it with one or two colors which can come out as really interesting and striking.
Celebrity ladies breast tattoos are becoming more and more visible and socially acceptable in mainstream pop culture these days. Angelina Jolie recently voted most sexy woman has plenty of tattoos and is probably the most famous and desirable celebrity with tattoos in Hollywood.
Bad tattoos can be very expensive to retouch and fix, so Sexy girls the proper investigation before hand can make the difference between a good tattoo and being unhappy. There is the added benefit of locating a quality local and recommended tattoo artist to get your new breast tattoo. These designs last forever, make sure they are the right ones and in the right place.
Whatever the reason, it often becomes a consideration and one that must not be undertaken without some serious thought. If you are considering having a tattoo removed, the first thing to do is to make an appointment with a local physician or dermatologist in order to discuss your wishes, it's going to cost you some Cash.
Usually ladies breast, ankel and lower back tattoos consist of elegant flowers or beautiful butterflies, it's very exciting when you see a beautiful woman with a breast tattoo or maybe a lower stomach or back tattoo and see about half of the design and wondering what the rest looks like, Yea Right.
There are many women who enjoy having tattoo's on there breast, they are able to hide them when need be or to show them at there descretion, all depends on the situation.


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I have LOVED the questions I am receiving as part of the FREE "Ignite Your Life" Sneak Preview teleclass tonight. A common thread I have observed is that so many of you deeply crave that partnership yet are darn right confused and frustrated because it has NOT happened. Some of you are so worried about […]Read more »
When it comes to answering the question, "why are you still single," it's so simple to place blame on circumstance. In fact, when I hear women who are my clients, women who gather at the table next to mine in a restaurant, or even women on "The Bachelor" answer this question, it involves three major […]Read more »


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Good credit the key to obtaining a loan
Staff writer
Media often reports that banks are not lending, but bankers in Marion County beg to differ with that.
"Most community banks have ample funds available to good quality lenders," Marion National Bank President Jim Hefley said. "Banks here in Marion County are eager to loan money, but the regulations aren't allowing us to grant as many loans as a few years ago."
Small banks get funding for loans from their depositors.
Central National Bank President Todd Heitschmidt said the regulatory burden is significantly heavier since the passage of the 2,500-page Dodd-Frank Bill in 2010. The additional government oversight makes it harder to loan money, and increased documentation requirements make banking operations more expensive.
Heitschmidt said community banks are suffering for mistakes made by the big corporate banks. He said because of other banks' failures, successful, well-managed banks are being required to replenish the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation fund.
Hefley said federal regulators tend to look at small banks as expendable. They don't realize the impact small banks have on the viability of a community, he said.
He said loan demand is down because of the slow economy, and excess deposits that are invested by the banks do not produce much return, so profit margins are tight.
Heitschmidt said some people seeking to refinance a loan couldn't do so because of changes in regulations, such as the demand for higher credit scores and higher income-to-expenses ratios.
Cynthia Fleming, president of Hillsboro State Bank in Hillsboro, said her bank, like other local banks, is being required to provide more and more documentation to get a loan approved, and she expects it to get worse as more and more regulations come down the pike.
"The government is trying to protect customers, but they have gone too far and are making it more difficult for us," she said. "We know our customers, and we have good people who could use the money but we can't help them."
Fleming said appraisals for real estate purchases are required to be much more detailed than in the past.
"There is so much more to look at and follow up on," she said.
Like other banks, Hillsboro State Bank has plenty of money to loan. Money not loaned is invested in government securities or certificates of deposit in larger institutions. Fleming said if the money could be loaned to customers, the bank would make more money and customers also would benefit with higher interest rates on savings and lower charges on services.
She noted that the trend is for smaller banks to merge with larger banks, but she is not looking for that to happen with her bank.
"It's a challenging time," she said. "It's just not as much fun anymore."
Hefley expects his bank to survive the current situation and to be in business for many years to come.
"We have a crisis of confidence in our economy," he said. "Consumers are cautious. It will get better, and we will be ready to help businesses expand," he said.
All of the bankers agreed that the important thing for their customers — whether consumers, commercial businessmen, or agricultural producers — is to maintain good credit by paying bills on time and speaking with creditors if there is a payment problem.


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EASTON, MA—Three school records fell and members of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's track and field team finished first and second on their first day of competition at the Open New England Championships at Stonehill's W.B. Mason Stadium Friday.
Junior Krista Chauvin (Seekonk, MA/Seekonk HS/Stonehill) won the hammer throw with a toss of 182 feet, six inches. Her throw set a stadium record. Junior Brett Croteau (Rehoboth, MA/Dighton-Rehoboth HS) finished second in the javelin at 198 feet, nine inches.
Senior Gerald Arneaud (Dorchester, MA/Newton North HS) set a school record when he ran 400 meters in 49.06 seconds, and senior Jillian Van Ness (Agawam, MA/Agawam HS) also broke the school record when she ran 400 meters in 58.35 seconds. Neither made the finals. In the 400 intermediate hurdles, sophomore Jake Texeira (Seekonk, MA/Seekonk HS) won his heat in a school record time of 53.62 seconds and advanced to Saturday's finals.
At 100 meters, sophomore Daryl Chingono (Johannesburg, South Africa/St. Stithians Boys College) ran 100 meters in 11.21 seconds, while freshman Laquaysia Anderson-Jenkins (Brighton, MA/Brighton HS) ran 100 meters in 12.61 seconds, but neither advanced to the finals.
"It was nice to have three school records, a winner, and a runner-up, we had a pretty good day," said UMass Dartmouth Head Coach Steve Gardiner. "It was a good little warm up for Jake Texeira, winning his heat and going back to the finals tomorrow. That's how it will be at nationals if he is fortunate enough to advance."
The Corsairs will be looking to perform well again tomorrow. "Our 4 x 1 and 4 x 4 women's relays need to lower their times by four or five tenths of a second to have a good chance to advance, and (sophomore) Katie Sheehan (Scituate, MA/Scituate HS) will race in the steeplechase tomorrow," Gardiner added.
The meet will conclude Saturday.


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Photographs by Corey Arnold
Opening: Friday, Feb 11th, 2011 (6-9pm)
Our last show at 66 Gough St before we move to Fillmore @Haight. Corey will be at the opening signing copies of his new book FISH-WORK which will be for purchase (online here too)
Portland based photographer and fisherman himself (Corey's starred on the popular show Deadliest Catch), Corey Arnold, has been traveling the world documenting the world's fisherman since 2002. His show at Fecal Face Dot Gallery (opening Feb 11th, 2011) will feature a selection of photos featured in his new book, Fish-Work, Published by Nazraeli Press 2010 & available online here (Corey will be signing copies of his book from 6 to 7pm during the opening).
In 2009 PDN named Corey one of the top 30 emerging photographers. Corey Arnold is represented by Charles A. Hartman Fine Art in Portland, Richard Heller Gallery in Santa Monica and commercially by Redeye Represents in Los Angeles.
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