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Monday, 05 March 2012
"We are extremely proud of our involvement in the forthcoming
Olympic Games, in terms of contributing both athletes and personnel
who will help run the event" said Sue Hincks, the Headmistress of
Bolton School Girls' Division.
Year 13 student Emma Saunders, who picked up silver and bronze
swimming medals in the last Commonwealth Games, has an incredible
summer ahead of her as she takes her A level exams just before, she
hopes, taking part in the Games. Ahead of her final swim
trials at the British Gas Swimming Championships at London Aquatics
Centre, which are taking place this week, Emma said: "The School
has been fantastic in helping me out, they have let me take 10 days
off for the trials and the teachers have given me work to take with
me. I even have their email addresses in case I get stuck! I
will probably do some catch-up lessons when I get back. The next
week or so will be very exciting as I need to achieve a top four
finish in order to qualify outright for the Games. If I am in
the top six, I will need to wait until June for the final
decision. I am hoping to go in the 100m and 200m freestyle
relay races. It will be a dream come true if I get to
go. Knowing what it was like in Delhi, I am sure there will
be lots of fun in the Olympic village and I should get a few
tickets for my family."
Old Boy Daniel Sliwinski, aged 21, is the current British 100m
breaststroke record holder and another Commonwealth Games
medallist. Over the weekend he secured his place in the 100m
breaststroke in this summer's Games when he took gold in the
British Gas Swimming Championship. Later in the week, he will
try for a top two finish to confirm his place in the 200m
Philip Britton, Headmaster of the Boys' Division, said:
"Continuing our extraordinary tradition in acquatics, Old Boy Ed
Scott will be in goal for the GB water polo team, where he will be
joined in the squad by fellow alumnus Richard Lawlor. Another
recent leaver, Michael Duddle, along with Colin Walsh, a parent and
Trevor Pledger, a member of our PE staff will be running the play
zones and training venues for the water polo at the Games."
Looking forward to the summer, Ed Scott, said: "Preparation for
the Games is going very well. The GB water polo team meet up
through the year to play different international fixtures, but we
will all be centralised to Manchester once European leagues finish
for the season in May. The team's goals for London are to
play competitively with the best teams in the world. Another big
aim of London is to inspire as many people to start playing water
polo as possible - it is such a great opportunity to advertise our
fantastic sport on the world's greatest stage, and something I'm
looking forward to greatly. I hope very much that the games can be
used as a platform for our sport to grow, so that once again we can
be one of the top countries in the world.
I cannot speak highly enough of the support and encouragement
given to me by Bolton School whilst studying there with regards to
my sporting career. The school granted me leave of absences to
compete in international competitions, and even re-arranged dates
of important A-Level exams to allow me to play in the Commonwealth
games of 2006. From a sporting point of view I was privileged to
have great coaching whilst at school in the form of Simon Jones and
Mike Yates. Their combined experience and knowledge of the sport
from their own water polo careers benefitted me greatly as I
progressed through school, and the advice they gave me was
invaluable. I can confidently say that without the support,
advice and encouragement given to me by Bolton School whilst I was
studying there, I would not be in the fortunate situation that I am
in right now, and I will be forever grateful for this."
Bolton School is part of the Get Set network, which recognises
the School's commitment to Olympic and Paralympic values.
Lord Sebastian Coe, Chair of the London Organising Committee,
presented the School with a plaque and certificate when he visited
earlier in the academic year with Sir Philip Craven, an Old Boy and
President of the International Paralympic Committee.
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RT @BoltonSchAlumni: Michael Griffiths has retired as Chairman of the Governing Body at Bolton School. Old Boy and former School Captain Mr Griffiths served as a governor for an incredible 33 years and took over as Chairman in 2007 from Sir Alan Cockshaw.
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Viking 93MY
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With engineering excellence, performance prowess and luxury accommodations, the 93 Motor Yacht has solidified the Viking Yacht Company's position as the finest builder of luxury motor yachts in the marine industry. The recent world premiere of the 214,685-pound vessel marked the successful completion of a 2-1/2-year quest to build the largest-ever yacht since the company was founded in 1964.
"We have a history of building ground-breaking boats, and never has this been so true as with the 93 Motor Yacht," says Viking President and CEO Pat Healey.
The tri-deck motor yacht, powered with twin state-of-the-art 1,945-hp MTU diesels, combines the performance of a convertible sportfish with the luxury and accommodations of a motor yacht. She tops out from 26.5-27.5 knots and cruises from 21-24 knots. The 93 MY runs fast, but she also has the legs for long-distance destination cruises, with a range exceeding 400 nautical miles at cruising speeds.
With a 24-foot, 4-inch beam, the vessel holds five staterooms and seven heads, two expansive salons and after decks, a huge forward galley, 12 televisions, storage for a tender and crew quarters for three. "Everything from the engineroom to the staterooms to the showers to the galley to the salon is big, accommodating and comfortable," says Pat. "In the U.S. and in all of the Americas people like big, and that's what we're giving them."
You'll be hard-pressed to find this level of engineering in any other motor yacht. In our industry-leading engineroom, our custom exhaust system serves as an example of our experience and attention to detail. Painted with Awlgrip in bright Snow White for easier visibility and maintenance, the engineroom is equipped with technologically advanced but easy-to-maintain systems for engineroom ventilation, air conditioning, fire suppression, oil changing and centralized seawater and freshwater.
Basic Information
- Manufacturer:
- Viking
- Model:
- Year:
- 2018
- Category:
- Power
- Boat Type:
- Motor Yacht
- Hull Material:
- Fiberglass
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- Length:
- 93.00 ft
- 93 ft 5 in - 28.47 meter
- Beam:
- 24 ft 4 in - 7.42 meter
- Draft - max:
- 5 ft 11 in - 1.8 meter
- Bridge Clearance:
- -
- Dry Weight:
- 214685 lbs
- Deadrise Aft:
- -
Standard Engine
- Make:
- Model:
- Horsepower:
- 1800
- Engine Type:
- Inboard
- Drive Type:
- Direct Drive
- Fuel Type:
- Diesel
Optional Engine
- Make:
- Model:
- Horsepower:
- 1945
- Engine Type:
- Drive Type:
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Optional Engine
- Make:
- Model:
- Horsepower:
- 1925
- Engine Type:
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Optional Engine
- Make:
- Model:
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- Engine Type:
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- Drive Type:
- Direct Drive
- Fuel Type:
- Diesel
Tank Capacities
- Fuel Tank:
- 2007 gallons - 1 tank(s)
- Fresh Water Tank:
- 499 gallons - 1 tank(s)
- Holding Tank:
- -
- Total Cabins:
- 5
- Total Berths:
- -
- Total Sleeps:
- -
- Total Heads:
- 5
- Captains Cabin:
- No
- Crew Cabins:
- 2
- Crew Berths:
- -
- Crew Sleeps:
- -
- Crew Heads:
- -
Enclosed Bridge
The enclosed bridge, accessed from the salon and lower after deck, showcases an impressive center helm with a Stidd helm chair and flanking Stidd companion seats. Navigation and communication systems from the Viking subsidiary Atlantic Marine Electronics assure turnkey delivery. Open the large powered sunroof to invite in the sunshine and sea breeze as you relax in the L-shaped sofa that faces a pop-up flat-screen HD TV. A day head adds to the overall convenience of this unique area.
Enter the salon through polished stainless-steel framed sliding glass doors. The salon offers a U-shaped seating area with two end tables, a cocktail table, a home entertainment center with pop-up 65-inch flat-screen HD TV and a formal dining area for eight. Starboard-side hydraulic-powered sliding doors lead to a teak-covered sidedeck, and a powered balcony door that opens outboard with the touch of a button.
The galley, forward of the salon, has the pleasant atmosphere of a country kitchen. Four fixed bar stools with footrests rim an island Caesarstone-topped counter. Just aft of the windshield, there's also a forward banquette with a table. The latest appliances and conveniences are easily accessible and include a full-size 7-foot-tall Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, microwave/convection oven and a four-burner cooktop with a conventional oven below. A 32-inch flat-screen TV fixed outboard of the cabinetry on the port side can be viewed from both the bar and the banquette. A day head is just a few steps away on the starboard side.
Four additional staterooms will ensure utmost comfort and privacy for family and guests. The forward VIP stateroom has a queen walk-around bed with decorative Channell glass ensconced in the headboard, an overhead skylight, a maple-lined hanging locker and an ensuite head. Crew quarters discreetly reached from the after deck include a pair of staterooms, a head with shower and a galley with a dinette.
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"Under the Mesquite" by Guadalupe Garcia McCall is about a girl named Lupita and her journey across the border with her family. In the Unites States, her mother plants a rose garden but in the middle of the rose garden a mesquite tree starts growing. No matter how many times her mother takes the mesquite tree out of the rose garden, it will always grow back frustrating the mother because of how horrible it looked in the middle of the rose garden. Instead, the family chooses to look at the mesquite tree as a symbol of strength and beauty.
When Lupita comes of age, she struggles with responsibilities of helping taking care of her family when her mother is diagnosed with cancer at the same time making her dreams a reality
which is to become an actress. It takes a big toll on the family and changes Lupita's way of living. The news of her mother having cancer soon spreads like wild fire and Lupita puts a mask on in front of everyone and pretends that everything is fine; her only escape is acting in plays by pouring every emotion she has felt into the delivery of those lines.
I loved this book. My favorite part out of the whole book is when she is in drama class and she has to suck on some Blow Pops that her teacher, Mr. Cortez, gives her to get rid of her accent if she wants to become an actress. With the Blow Pops in her mouth, she asks "I have an accent?" and they both crack up because of how funny she sounded.
I recommend this book to everyone. It was beautifully written like a poem and tells a story that people don't read too often in books.


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Dear Roasters Guild Members,
I want to start by extending a thanks to the Roasters Guild for the nomination, and congratulations to each of the other candidates for your work and success. This is an honor, and I am proud to be considered a candidate.
A few of the things that, I believe, would make me a valuable contributor to the Council.
I have been an active and consistent member of the Roasters Guild since it's origins, and have built and developed effective relationships with many of the other members. My experiences within the coffee industry are broad, from building and developing nurseries within our plantations that I help to manage; to creating custom coffees for roasters and baristas.
Living and working in El Salvador, I have been able to host Roaster Guild trips to origin, while contributing to a better understanding of the experiences and realities of producers, millers, and exporters, as well as the overall development of coffee throughout its production. My experiences can help to provide insight into different methods of processing and their effects on the overall quality of coffees.
I will continue to provide a source of research and experimentation, while developing and sharing the conclusions of those experiments, through different sources of publishing and media. I am also able to use these findings to contribute to the development of curriculum and materials for potentials classes and workshops within the Roaster's Guild.
I intend to offer the resources and facilities of a farm, mill, laboratory, and roastery in El Salvador, to the use of future Roasters Guild trips to origin and experiments held by it members.
With many areas of experience within the industry, I believe that I can help to cast a vision for the future of the coffee industry, while providing the resources, ideas, and commitment, to help the Roasters Guild to continue with its goal of promoting the history, fundamentals, art, and science of coffee roasting.
Some of the projects I'm currently working on can be viewed on the following blog.
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M. Kirm,1 G. Stryganyuk,2,3 S. Vielhauer,1 G. Zimmerer,2,3 V.N. Makhov,1,4*
B.Z. Malkin,5 O.V. Solovyev,5 R.Yu. Abdulsabirov,5 S.L. Korableva5
1 Institute of Physics, University of Tartu, Riia 142, Tartu 51014, Estonia
2 Institut für Experimentalphysik, University of Hamburg, Luruper Chaussee 149, 22761 Hamburg, Germany
3 HASYLAB at DESY
4 P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute, Leninskii Prospect 53, Moscow119991,Russia
5 Kazan State University, Kremlevskaya Str. 18, 420008 Kazan, Russia
Published in Phys. Rev. B 75, 075111 (2007)
Research on new optical materials is fundamental for the development of various applications, such as laser systems, plasma TVs, or new detectors for medical diagnosis. Many of these materials make use of ions of rare earth elements (RE), which can absorb and emit light in the ultraviolet and visible wavelength range efficiently.
In our work, we have focused on the luminescence and excitation properties of 5d-4f transitions of gadolinium (Gd3+) and lutetium (Lu3+) ions doped into different fluoride crystals using high-resolution spectroscopy. We could analyze the excitation spectra using model calculations, and assign the fine structure observed in the spectra to different mechanisms. We regarded both pure electronic transitions within the RE ions and phonon-assisted transitions, in which the excited ions interact with the crystal lattice. While the 5d-4f transition energies in Gd3+ and Lu3+ are too high for current technical applications, our calculations for the 5d absorption bands are applicable to various combinations of host crystals and RE ions. This may be beneficial for the development of new optical materials based on RE3+ centres.
Trivalent rare earth ions play a crucial role in many optical materials, from laser crystals and scintillators to phosphors in fluorescence lamps. Characteristic for the RE3+ ions are the numerous 4f states, which are only weakly coupled to the lattice, as they are shielded by the outer 5s and 5p orbitals. In optical spectroscopy, the 4f states are observed as narrow-line structures. At higher photon energies, 5d states can be excited, which have stronger coupling to the lattice. The 5d states are usually characterized by broader bands in the spectra.
Up to recently, luminescence from trivalent rear earth ions (RE3+) in the vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) has been detected only from Nd3+, Er3+, and Tm3+. However, our studies have shown that VUV 5d-4f luminescence (hν ~ 10 eV) is also observed from Gd3+ and Lu3+ ions doped into some fluoride hosts with sufficiently wide energy band gaps [1-4]. The observation of 5d–4f luminescence from the Gd3+ ion is rather unexpected because of the considerable number of closely spaced 4f7 levels in the same energy region as the 4f65d states, which should enable relaxation from the lowest Gd3+ 4f 65d level to lower-lying 4f7 levels (Fig. 1) [5]. However, at low temperatures a rather intense VUV luminescence has been detected from several materials containing Gd3+ ions. The situation is different for the Lu3+ ion, which has only a single ground level of the fully occupied 4f14 electronic configuration. The reason why Lu3+ 5d–4f luminescence has never been detected earlier may arise from the fact that the corresponding photon energy is the highest among all RE3+ ions.
The experiments were performed at the SUPERLUMI setup (Beamline I) of the DORIS storage ring (Fig. 2) [6]. The 2-m primary monochromator in normal incidence mounting allows excitation in the range 4-40 eV with resolutions up to 0.3 Å [7]. High-resolution luminescence spectra were recorded using a 1-m McPherson normal incidence monochromator with a position sensitive micro-channel plate detector. In second order, a resolution of 0.5 Å was achieved. The samples were mounted on a helium cryostat, covering temperatures in the range 4-400 K. Both single crystals and powder samples of various Gd and Lu containing fluorides were used for the measurements. All experiments were carried out under UHV conditions.
In our publication, we present the results of a detailed investigation and characterization of VUV luminescence due to 5d–4f transitions in Gd3+ and Lu3+ ions in several fluorides. In addition to high-resolution luminescence spectra, high-resolution excitation spectra have been measured as well, allowing the detailed analysis of the electron-phonon coupling. For comparison purposes, the Ce3+ ion with its simple electronic configuration, doped into the LiGdF4 host, has been included into our investigation (Fig. 3).
High-resolution emission spectra for Gd3+ 5d-4f transitions in LiGdF4 are displayed in Figure 3 (b), together with 4f-5d excitation spectra of Ce3+ doped into LiGdF4 (a), which was shifted and inverted on the energy scale. The presence of narrow zero-phonon lines and vibronics in combination with broad side-bands indicates that for this matrix the electron-phonon coupling for the lowest 5d state is of intermediate strength (Huang-Rhys factor S ~ 1). The fine structure in both spectra matches astonishingly well. In addition, a calculated absorption curve for LiYF4 doped with Ce3+ is given [8]. Again, all major peaks of the spectra are reproduced, confirming our assignment of the fine structure to phonon-assisted transitions.
Fig. 4 shows high-resolution emission spectra due to the Gd3+ 5d-4f transition in various Gd3+ containing matrices, measured at T = 10 K. In all cases, luminescence is thermally quenched at temperatures above 200 K. While the upper spectra of LiGdF4 and LiYF4:Gd3+ are richly structured with a series of distinct lines, the spectra of GdF3 and YF3:Gd3+ show nearly featureless emission bands. For the last two compounds, a strong coupling of Gd3+ ion and the lattice exists (expressed by a Huang-Rhys factor S > 5), which leads to the absence of fine structure in the spectra.
A comparison of calculated and measured spectra of Lu3+ doped into LiYF4 is shown in Fig. 5. A direct comparison of the absorption spectrum obtained from theoretical calculations (1) with the measured excitation spectrum (3) does not yield satisfactory results. Only after modelling excitation spectrum (2) from absorption curve K(Ω) by approximating 1-exp[-K(Ω) d] (d: thickness of the sample), the experimental curve can be approximated. There are still various incongruities, especially on the high-energy side of the excitation bands, but the fine structure for the 4f-5d transitions is well reproduced within the limits of the current model.
In conclusion, we have shown that 5d-4f emission from Gd3+ and Lu3+ incorporated into some fluoride crystals can be observed at low temperatures. Both emission and excitation spectra show a rich fine structure, which can be described in a framework of electron-phonon coupling for the 5d states. The combination of high-resolution VUV spectroscopy and theoretical modelling using the real vibrational spectrum of the crystal lattice allows a detailed analysis of Gd3+ and Lu3+ 5d excitations in various fluoride-type hosts. With our theoretical model, the 5d absorption band structure can be determined for various combinations of RE ions for a given host material without need for additional experimental data. We hope therefore that calculations based on our model will be useful in the development on new optical materials based on RE3+ transitions.
The authors would like to thank J.Y. Gesland and J.C. Krupa for supplying us with some of the investigated samples. The support by RFBR Grant 05-02-17306, by Estonian Science Foundation (grant no. 6538), by Ministry of education and science of Russian Federation (project RNP 184.108.40.20648) and by European Community Research Infrastructure Action within the FP6 Program (Contract RII3-CT-2004-506008 (IA-SFS)) is gratefully acknowledged.
Contact information
[1] M. Kirm et al., Phys. Rev. B 70, 241101(R) (2004).
Vladimir N. Makhov (*corresponding author)
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MrsHistory-Bee: If she's just been through a break up her head is probably in a few different places as things have obviously changed quite quickly for her. I agree with you that it would be courteous of her to let you know if she has changed her mind about City C so you can move on with your own plans but it probably is the truth that it's something she is considering at the moment if City A etc. doesn't work out and there is nothing more concrete she can tell you right now. So I wouldn't go making plans around her, make them to suit yourself and if she can slot into them later once she's made her mind up great, if not then that's how it goes. As for the comfort zone stuff that's not really territory I would get into, it's her choice what she does.


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Mama Mia! Kate Gosselin Shows Off Her Super Toned Body In Shorts & A Sports Bra!
She may have 8 kids at home, but Kate's also got a six pack on her stomach!
Kate Gosselin enjoyed her Labor Day with a nice jog on Sept. 6 and showed the entire world that she may be a mom of 8, but she's got the body of a much younger woman! The reality star wowed with her clearly defined six pack proving she is one in-shape mama!
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For the next year, I'll be following along with Emily from Ember Grey's 12 Months of Bliss Challenge! I wrote more about this month's challenge here, but today is check-in day! So to review...
August 2015: A Life Inspired
Make a physical inspiration board - without using Pinterest. This challenge will keep my goals and dreams at the front of my mind so I will keep inspiring towards them everyday.
Reflection Questions:
What is on my Inspiration Board, and why did I choose these things?
Here is what I have on my board and what it represents to me:
1. The Rosary. Prayer life.
2. My Family - My Parents, Siblings, Nieces/Nephews, and In-Laws. Unconditional love.
3. My Grandparents. Faith and love.
4. J's Inspiration: Mickey Mouse, a pink crayon, a shiny gold necklace, and Elsa and Anna. It's the little things.
5. Jesus Christ and the Eucharist. The Source and Summit of Life.
6. Our Children's Birthfamilies (pictured behind the heart). Courage and sacrificial love.
7. The University of Notre Dame. Fun, faith, and family life.
8. The Blessed Mother. The Mother of Jesus - the best role model for me as a mother.
9. Bits of Ribbon, Lace, & Scrapbook Paper; My Drawing. Art, beauty, expression, creativity.
10. B's Inspiration: a spider ring. It's the little things.
11. Roses and Flowers. God's beauty in nature.
12. My Husband, My Marriage. Love and being united to grow in holiness together.
13. My Kids. Love and blessings from God.
14. A Letter from My Husband. Living this life adventure together with love.
15. Hobbits and The Lord of the Rings. Adventure and even the smallest person can change the world.
16. St. Thérèse of Lisieux and the Saints. Holy and virtuous role models of the Faith.
17. "My vocation is love." -St. Thérèse of Lisieux (not pictured directly above, but it can be seen in the white frame below the bulletin board in the first photo). How I should live out every aspect of my life.
What inspires me is my Faith, my family, love, beauty in nature and art, the virtues I see in others, and seeing this life as an adventure.
Putting It All Together:
It all comes down to these two things: 1) what am I working towards? and 2) who and what am I doing this for?
Simply stated, my goal is to grow in holiness and virtue with my husband, kids, and family while enjoying life together. Simply stated, but not simply done!
Going Forward:
As St. Thérèse said, "My vocation is love". I need to live out a true love, letting it radiate throughout every part of my life. I need to keep this at the front of my mind with every little and big decision I make. My choices affect my marriage, family, and everyone/thing in this world. My choice needs to be the loving choice every time. What a difficult goal! But so worth it.
Growing in my Faith with my husband and kids, lots of prayer, and having amazing, holy role models will help me in this journey. This can be so difficult at times so I think the "lots of prayer" part will be key! Ha!
What would you have on your inspiration board? What truly inspires you? What are your hopes and dreams?
Did you participate in 12 Months of Bliss: A Life Inspired? What did you learn from your experience doing challenge?
I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
If you're interested in following along,
you can read more about #12MofBliss here!
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A small set of nudes – my second shoot with Meegan – that were taken back in June this year.
I got the idea from the classic shots of Marilyn Monroe on red velvet by Tom Kelly. Those shots sold at Christie's for almost $14,000. My shots are probably worth a little less 😉
Kat is a wonderful model who is so easy to work with. She can read the light and pose accordingly, and needs little (if any) direction. I did this shoot with her a back in March so I'm ready for another, but sadly she's relocated to the east coast.
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- Nice look and feel. It must encourage users to use it and make its commercialization easier.
- Easy to use. No need for qualified technicians for daily usage and maintenance.
- No handbook. It must be intuitive and users must be able to use it since first login.
- Simple and clean interface. No universal solution with thousands of options and complicated forms are allowed. We want to cover the needs of 95% of the companies with the minimum features possible.
Features for Service Providers
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PekePBX can be deployed in a single virtual machine containing all the required elements. This type of deployment is recommended for up to 1000 extensions and can be upgraded to multinode architecture any time.
Multinode architecture uses several virtual machines. This type of deployment enables horizontal scaling by deploying more PBX nodes and keeping a single point of management.
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No it's not. Not entirely as it does not fill the 4 freedoms:
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text: Main Menu >BarerootsBasic GreyBetsy ChutchianBird Brain BarerootsHearts & FLowers This cute little mat has hearts with tiny little flowers appliquéd all around. Pattern includes photo and full size instruction.Kit includes wool felts and floss for this project. Finished size: 9 inches round. Options Pattern Only (Add $5.50) Kit Only (Add $14.50) Kit & Pattern (Add $20.00) Price: $0.00


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- Tabard of the Explorer
- Item Level 1
- Binds when picked up
- Tabard
This item is the reward for completing the achievement Explore Northrend.
Letter from BrannEdit
The tabard is attached to a letter from the renowned dwarf explorer Brann Bronzebeard, and reads as follows:
You've Been Around!
Well, look at ye!
And I thought I had seen some things in this icy place! It seems obvious to this dwarf that you have the fire of the explorer burning in your eyes.
Wear this tabard with pride. That way your friends will know who to ask for directions when the time comes!
Keep on the move!
Brann Bronzebeard
- As of patch 3.0.3, there is a bug where this tabard does not count toward the Ten Tabards right away. After an amount of time (perhaps access your bank) you get credit, but no on screen notification.
- The Tabard of the Explorer doesn't count as championing tabard so player will still gain reputation with the Horde Expedition or Alliance Vanguard (or if exalted, their Argent Tournament host) while wearing it in the instances/dungeons.
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I have come to the realization that there is really no point in emphasizing that we had a busy day because it seems everyday has become busy at this point.
I thought summer was supposed to be a break but I guess that statement only refers to my children.
We crammed a ton of stuff into this Friday, leaving the house at 9:45am and returning home at 6:45pm. We managed to play in between appointments going to the aquarium and the mall.
After having many conversations with Makenzie's speech/augmentative communication therapist and much thought and prayer I decided to go ahead and get Makenzie...and the boys.... and me....LOL an iPad. Technology has come SO far and I have read and heard of so many doors being opened for children who have special needs with this device. This was not an easy decision but one I feel will benefit Makenzie more then many of the other therapy tools I have looked into.
Today the Fed Ex truck made a stop at our house. Yes the iPad had finally arrived.
The excitement was short lived however because we were on our way out the door.
Makenzie did ok in PT this morning. It was not her best and she seemed more flexed then usually. Oh well, she still had a great time and got lots of love from her therapist.
This afternoon we had another appointment with the seating clinic so I decided to take the kids to the aquarium before that appointment. Even though we were not there for all that long the kids had a great time checking out the fish, sharks, eels, and sea horses. We watched the flash flood, fed the sting rays, petted a few slummy things, and got our faces painted. It was a really good time.
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We stopped to check out a REALLY loud bird. The first couple of times Makenzie heard it squawk she jumped and had a very concerned look on her face. She got over that pretty quickly and started to laugh. What still continues to amaze me is how she is able to look up, find and object, and continue to focus and show interest in it. She looked right up at that silly bird and found him over and over on command.
This is an improvement we noticed soon after Makenzie received her first round of Stem Cell therapy and it just keeps getting better and better!
Look at those beautiful eyes spying the bird way far above her!
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Here is a video of Makenzie and the bird.
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Then it was off to our seating appointment. This wa the 3rd appointment we have had. Today we kind of took a detour in plans for Makenzie's new chair. After specing out all of the needed parts and measurements. Talking about what type of base (wheels and frame) we needed for the seat to rest on based on school, home, car, and mommy's needs we decided we needed to change course.
The decision has been made to have Makenzie's fitted for an Aspen Seat. This seat will give Makenzie the most optimal support as it will be molded to her body and can also be adapted to fit on most any type of base or flat surface. We can use it in a stroller, in a high-low base, in a chair at our kitchen table or resturaunt, or with a more wheelchair type base.
This is not starting over but it does drag things out a bit longer. I was hoping to get her new chair ordered today but that did not happen. Please pray Aspen will get Makenzie in quickly and insurance won't hold this up to long after all is said and done!
Here is the idea of fun coming from our amazing seating guy! The guide to how a person should not look after being fitted in a chair. TD is AMAZING! I am really not sure what we would ever do with out him! Makenzie has proven time and time again to be tricky in the seating department but TD is always there to try and help us figure out how to make it better! I couldn't ask for anything more even though sometime the seating subject is more then frustrating. Thanks you so much for everything!
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Instead of driving home in rush hour traffic we decided to hed to a nearby mall. I had a protective skin put on the iPad and we got a case and FINALLY headed home! I fed Makenzie and then she got to play with her new toy/therapy tool! Even though she was VERY tired she loved it and did not have any issues getting help!
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Makenzie is sound asleep after our crazy day. Two of my boys are having another sleepover at a good friend's house down the street and I am going to go play with my.... scratch that.... Makenzie's new toy!
Believe... Prayer Works!


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My DH mentioned the Bangles "Manic Monday" song and now I can't get it out of my head! Design Wall Monday's continue to be a great motivator for me. My first DWM post was back in August 2009! Hop over to this week's DWM link up on Judy's blog here. I have some new First Saturday blocks on my wall this week.
I completed the Sept alternate block and both the main and alternate blocks for October, woo hoo!
I'm leaving for a retreat Wednesday and I spent some time calculating yardage for my setting choice as well as cutting the fabrics for the Civil War BOTW quilt by Barbara Brackman.
And here are the three in-progress projects I'm hoping to complete while in Shipshewana…….I can do it, right? The brightly colored project is Judy Laquidara's Topsy Turvy Nine Patch which I worked on at retreat two years ago.
Here's to many hours of sewing, companionship and laughter in Shipshewana!
Stash Report –
- Fabric in: 1 yards (another GW jumper)
- Fabric out: 0 yards
- YTD Fabric in: 118.5 yards
- YTD Fabric out: 66 yards
- Net Fabric In/(Out): 52.5 yards
Happy Quilting, Cherie


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NEW YORK -- On a night that featured a litany of missed opportunities, bad decisions and foiled plans for the New York Rangers, the one lasting image that defines a season now in tatters is of Ryan Hollweg ramming a defenseless Petr Sykora into the boards 15:56 into the second period.
The penalty, taken by a player inserted into the lineup by coach Tom Renney to add some menace to a docile Rangers lineup desperate for a win, ironically breathed life into a Penguins team that for the first time this spring looked befuddled and out of sync.
The Rangers dominated the game physically, outshot and outchanced the Penguins by a large margin and erased a 3-1 Pittsburgh lead less than three minutes earlier when Hollweg checked the life out of New York's playoffs hopes.
With three seconds left in Hollweg's penalty, Evgeni Malkin cradled the puck near the top of the faceoff circle, seemed to ponder the moment for a beat, and then ripped a bullet past Henrik Lundqvist to give the Penguins a 4-3 lead. For the Penguins, it was only the 13th shot of the night.
More from Game 3
• Veteran Gary Roberts has gone from injured and out of the lineup to just plain out of the lineup. The 42-year-old forward was held out of Game 2; with the Penguins enjoying a perfect postseason even with Roberts nursing a groin injury, coach Michel Therrien kept the same lineup Tuesday and said Roberts will remain on the sideline.
The team needs Roberts, "but we need him at the right time," Therrien said before the Pens' 5-3 victory. "Who are we going to take out [of the lineup]? We've got no reason to take anybody out. Eventually he'll get back in the lineup. We know that. But it needs to be done at the right time."
After a lengthy skate Tuesday morning, Roberts said he understood and would be ready when called upon. Adam Hall has taken Roberts' place and scored an empty-net goal in Game 2.
• The Petr Prucha experiment lasted just one game as Rangers coach Tom Renney opted for more snarl in his Game 3 lineup by inserting Ryan Hollweg. That didn't work out too well, either; Hollweg took a crucial boarding penalty in the second period that led to the Penguins' winning goal.
• A couple of Penguins prospects saw their exposure increase over the weekend. Unfortunately for Nathan Smith, captain of the Penguins' AHL team in Wilkes-Barre, and Ryan Stone, the exposure came after a streaking incident in Scranton, Pa. Smith told police he was running naked early Sunday morning on a bet.
Smith, 26, was charged with a variety of offenses, including indecent exposure, open lewdness and disorderly conduct and public drunkenness, according to a report from The Canadian Press. Stone was charged with public drunkenness.
"I would like to apologize to the people of Northeast Pennsylvania, my teammates, and to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Pittsburgh Penguins organizations," Smith said in a statement. "I made an embarrassing and regrettable decision this weekend and understand I will face disciplinary action. My conduct was unacceptable and totally out of character -- it will not happen again."
The Baby Penguins await their second-round opponent in the AHL playoffs after eliminating Hershey last week. Both players are expected to be disciplined by the team.
• And from the "only in New York" category: One of the Pittsburgh television camera crews was en route to Madison Square Garden for the morning skate Tuesday when their cab was nearly involved in an accident. The driver of the other car, a BMW, got out of the car, opened the cab driver's door and began to punch the cab driver in the head. Then, when the cab driver tried to get the license plate number from the BMW, the pugilist refused to move from in front of the license plate. No word on whether the meter remained running for the entire episode.
-- Scott Burnside
The Pens would add to it just 2:30 into the third and go on to win 5-3, scoring five times on just 17 shots, and take a 3-0 series lead into Thursday's Game 4 here in New York.
For the record, the Rangers did not take another penalty in the game after the Hollweg brain cramp. It didn't matter though.
"I don't think anybody feels worse in this building than Ryan Hollweg," Renney said. "His teammates love him. He comes to war for each and every one of those guys. So, it's one of those things. It's a very, very tough penalty to take. We know that. We came close to killing it, but unsuccessfully at the end of the day. It probably was the turning point in the game as far as I could tell."
The Penguins have won seven straight games this postseason. Cue the eerie music, but according to our friends at Elias Sports Bureau, the last team that began the playoffs with seven straight wins was the 1994 New York Rangers. That Rangers team, of course, went on to capture the Stanley Cup.
As the playoffs began, there was a belief that maybe this Rangers squad could make a similar run. It was built for a long run with talent down the middle, great goaltending and a wealth of experience (there are eight Stanley Cup rings among the roster). Many picked the Rangers to defeat the Penguins in large part because of that experience.
Even though the Rangers dropped the first two games of this series in Pittsburgh, the Penguins failed to win at Madison Square Garden in four tries this season. And with the rabid MSG fans ready to remind the Pens of this at every turn, this seemed the perfect place for that experience to assert itself.
It didn't. Not when it mattered.
The Hollweg penalty was symbolic; a lightning rod for the team's discontent. But there was so much that didn't materialize in what was essentially a win-or-forget-it game, it's difficult to know where to start.
You could start with a power play that features the owners of those eight Stanley Cup rings: Jaromir Jagr, Scott Gomez, Brendan Shanahan and Chris Drury. It is a group that has scored once in 14 power-play attempts in this series. Worse, the Rangers' power play had a chance to seize control of Tuesday's game, maybe wrest control of the series back from the Penguins.
With the Pens leading 3-1 early in the second period, they took three straight, overlapping minor penalties. The infractions gave the Rangers a 42-second two-man advantage and then a 33-second 5-on-3.
There were flurries of activities, and terrific saves by Marc-Andre Fleury, who stopped 36 of 39 on the night. There was a period when the Penguins only had three skaters because Rob Scuderi was limping around having blocked a shot with his foot. The puck did find its way behind Fleury, but defenseman Ryan Whitney was there to whip it to safety.
The Rangers' power play, as Shakespeare once wrote, was all "sound and fury, signifying nothing."
You can ask, as everyone has since this series started, how do you fix the power play? But in some ways, the power play is like art -- you don't know what it is, but you know it when you see it. You know the Penguins have a power play. They know exactly what to do and how to do it. They scored two more power-play goals Tuesday, both by Malkin, who had two goals and an assist on the night. The Pens have now scored at least one power-play goal in seven straight playoff games. The Rangers' failure to match that production has been a crucial factor.
"I thought it had chances tonight. We took shots, we had traffic," Renney said. "We just have to stick with it and become absolutely, absolutely desperate to score, to do whatever it takes and, having said that, there's an intelligence that has to go along with that, as well."
The implication was the Rangers lacked that Tuesday, but Renney said that wasn't really what he meant. Look around the Rangers' dressing room and players seemed to be subliminally shaking their heads, not in anger but amazement. Three games into the second round, and look at us?
"These are the tough ones because you can look at a lot of things. But it is what it is," said Rangers center Scott Gomez, who set up goals 1:04 apart in the second period to tie the game at 3 before Hollweg's penalty.
Here's the difficult part to swallow for the Rangers: Their best players have been pretty good. Jagr was the best player on the ice in Game 3, leading all players with 10 shots on goal. The Pens had 17 in total. He had a goal and an assist and drew at least one penalty. And in the end, he too was left shaking his head.
"Maybe the pressure is a little bit getting on us," Jagr said. "It's too late to talk about it right now. Focus on the next game."
A Canadian columnist began to ask Jagr about how everyone expected this to be a long, close series. Jagr cut him off.
"It is over? I don't think it's over. Think it's over? Talk to me after series over," he said, walking away to the showers.
The conversations are almost always the same in dressing rooms where teams are down 3-0. Given the historic implications -- teams come back from such a deficit once every 33 years -- it's all white noise. Still, it is noise players and coaches on those teams are required to make, the alternative to simply stand mute until the inevitable arrives.
"What we cannot do is (a) panic, (b) we can't defeat ourselves and figure that this is over and (c) we can't allow Pittsburgh to come into our rink and think that they've got this thing wrapped up before it is," Renney said. "I know that our team believes that they can come back in this series right now and that's exactly where you want their mind-set to be."
In the end, that mind-set might be the only thing the Rangers have left.
Scott Burnside is the NHL writer for ESPN.com.


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India and the US may clinch the much-awaited "arrangements and procedures" agreement on reprocessing the spent nuclear fuel of American origin when they meet in Vienna soon. The talks between officials of the nuclear establishments of the two countries are expected to take place within the next fortnight and will be observed very closely by US companies which are keen to set up nuclear power plants in India.
The first round of talks in July in Vienna were "very surprising for both the sides", sources close to thenegotiators said. Department of Atomic Energy officials also said the two sides had made "good progress" in the first round of discussions and were optimistic that agreement could be clinched "in a couple of months". The talks are being considered as a significant step to take forward the operationalisation of the Indo-US nucleardeal. The consultations are being based strictly on Article 6 (III) of the 123 agreement between India and the US. According to the agreement, to bring reprocessing rights into effect, India has to establish a new national facility dedicated to reprocessing safeguarded nuclear material under the safeguards of International Atomic Energy Agency. Also, India has to reach an agreement with the US on "arrangements and procedures" under which such reprocessing will take place in this new facility.
Conclusion of the talks is crucial for the US companies to start nuclear commerce with India. US energy majors --Westinghouse-Toshiba and GE-Hitachi have inked pacts with state-run Nuclear Power Corporation for setting up nuclear parks in India. India has earmarked two sites -- Mithi Virdi in Gujarat and Kovada in Andhra Pradesh -- to host the US nuclear reactor parks.
Designation of the sites was advocated by the US-India Business Council, the Washington-based trade group that championed the successful US initiative to end the global ban against commercial nuclear trade with India. In September last year, the 45-nation Nuclear Suppliers Group amended its rules to permit India to engage in international trade in commercial nuclear equipment, fuel and technology.
In the year since, India has moved forward signing nuclear cooperation agreements with Russia, France, Namibia
and Kazakhstan. Besides the US, France and Russia will also develop nuclear parks in the country with each park hosting between six and eight atomic reactors. Russia is already building two reactors at Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu, while France's Areva has been allocated Jaitapur site in Maharashtra to set up nuclear plants.


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Coach Adam Gase was in no mood for sugarcoating Wednesday during a conference call with the Baltimore media, saying that before the Dolphins could start any winning streak, they had to eliminate nonsense that NFL teams shouldn't have to deal with in the first place.
The Dolphins are 7-4 and seeking their first playoff berth since 2008. Trapped in-between those years was a string of mediocre seasons that, reading between the lines, were the product of a lax atmosphere in which such nonsense as players being late to meetings was tolerated, according to Gase.
In one particularly stinging exchange, a reporter asked Gase if it was the case of players trying to take advantage of a rookie coach. Gase is only 38, the youngest coach in the league.
"No," Gase said. "I think that's how it has been here for the last how many whatever years. That's just what it was."
Gase's comments were triggered after he was asked to put his finger on why the Dolphins are enjoying more success than in recent memory.
"It starts really with we've eliminated all of the type of nonsense that most of the teams around the NFL doesn't have during the week – guys being late, guys getting fined, having practices that really are not energetic and you're not getting things done the way you need to," Gase said.
Gase said early in the season, "one or two" minor problems were cropping up each week. This likely was the stretch in which the Dolphins won only one of five games.
Gase reached a point where he finally said, "Why can't we just be on time?" and concluded, "That was something we felt like we needed to get changed fast."
Today Dolphins players say the locker-room culture has changed because Gase has made players feel accountable for their actions and has put the onus on team leaders to keep everyone on the right track.
"I think over this win streak, fines are down and player accountability is definitely up," running back Jay Ajayi said. "I think to be successful, you need to be accountable to each other, and it has bled over to the field."
In the event anyone had any doubts, Gase hammered home the point Wednesday when he cut defensive tackle Leon Orr immediately upon learning he'd been arrested on drug charges a day earlier.
"We released him during practice," said Gase, who also learned of the arrest during the workout. "We're in the middle of the season. We have priorities and this is the No. 1 priority and guys have other priorities, then they can go about their business somewhere else."
Gase obviously considered Orr an exception to the way players are now comporting themselves but said changing the culture remains a work in progress.
"I think there's always room for improvement," he said. "There's always room to get better in certain things. I know there are a couple things where some of our veteran players would like to straighten out a few things occasionally with some of our younger guys, because we are very young, and guys still make mistakes. That's what happens when you got a bunch of 22-, 23-, 24-year olds. They're going to mess up here every once in a while. Thankfully, we got enough veteran guys that have really stepped forward — especially as the year has gone on — to take control of that locker room. I rarely have to deal with anything, because those guys handle it."
Ajayi rebounded from being left home for the opening trip to Seattle and has become the team's workhorse back, so he experienced the transformation first-hand.
"I know I feel like our team this year is a completely different team than we were during our losing streak," Ajayi said. "I think now that we've been winning, we understand what it takes."
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Walter Shawn Browne
NOTABLE GAMES: [what is this?]
Seirawan vs Browne, 1979 0-1
Browne vs Fischer, 1970 1/2-1/2
Browne vs Bisguier, 1974 1-0
Browne vs Quinteros, 1974 1-0
Browne vs E Winslow, 1977 1-0
Browne vs Ljubojevic, 1978 1-0
Browne vs Robert E Byrne, 1977 1-0
O Sarapu vs Browne, 1972 0-1
Van der Wiel vs Browne, 1980 0-1
Browne vs Wojtkiewicz, 2004 1-0
NOTABLE TOURNAMENTS: [what is this?]
Lone Pine (1974)
US Championship (1974)
US Championship (1973)
Buenos Aires (Konex) (1979)
Hoogovens (1972)
Buenos Aires (Clarin) (1978)
Lone Pine (1975)
Madrid (1973)
Lone Pine (1976)
San Antonio (1972)
Rovinj/Zagreb (1970)
Manila Interzonal (1976)
Reykjavik Open (2014)
Lone Pine (1978)
US Championship 2006 (2006)
GAME COLLECTIONS: [what is this?]
Banja Luka 1979 by webbing1947
Wijk aan Zee Hoogovens 1974 by suenteus po 147
Banja Luka 1979 by suenteus po 147
Hoogovens 1972 by Tabanus
Madrid 1973 by suenteus po 147
Hastings 1972/73 by Chessdreamer
Las Palmas 1977 by suenteus po 147
Wijk aan Zee Hoogovens 1972 by suenteus po 147
Wijk aan Zee Hoogovens 1975 by suenteus po 147
Buenos Aires (Konex) 1979 by Tabanus
US Championship 1974 by Phony Benoni
GAMES ANNOTATED BY BROWNE: [what is this?] RECENT GAMES:
I E Shliahtin vs Browne, 1993
🏆 National Open Hans M Niemann vs Browne (Jun-20-15) 0-1
L Ptacnikova vs Browne (Mar-11-14) 1/2-1/2
Browne vs H Olafsson (Mar-10-14) 0-1
G Gajewski vs Browne (Mar-09-14) 1/2-1/2
Browne vs N Grandelius (Mar-08-14) 1-0
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In my last post, I introduced Jerry Walls' book and pointed out some problems that I have with his view that purgatory actually exists. It is pretty easy to tell that someone believes strongly in purgatory, particularly when his or her introduction begins with the excerpt I covered yesterday. I pointed out yesterday that Philippians 1:6 seems to be confident about the Philippian believers, that God would complete what He started in their lives. This indicates to me that the Lord, having started their transformation by way of regeneration, is certain to complete it. As a result, I don't think the proper response is to argue that we need a prison sentence in eternity called purgatory to become thoroughly holy and upright in character and spirit. For Paul, John the Revelator, and others, eternity would reap the fruits of both a trusting walk with Christ and a rebellious life against Christ.
In today's post, I'm back to examine Walls' four views on sin and eternity. He provides four views in his book that combat questions about how sin exists in eternity, does it exist, and how are believers made completely holy. Walls writes:
"And the cowboy is far from alone in his predicament. Indeed, there are Christians of many stages of spiritual maturity and growth in holiness and many, probably most, die far short of perfection. In another sermon, Newman reflected on this reality, observing that there are many persons who may be sincere servants of God who are 'dark and feeble' in their religious state. Many others repent late in life, if not on their death bed, and leave few traces of Christian fruit in their lives. And beyond all such cases as these, he pointed out that there are many others who have made a good start and persevered, yet have hardly begun the process of sanctification 'when death comes upon them;--many who have been in circumstances of especial difficulty, who have had fiercer temptations, more perplexing trials than the rest, and in consequence have been impeded in their course.'
Faced with what seems to be this obvious empirical reality, the question remains about the fate of such persons. There are four broad possibilities. First, we might say that they go to heaven with their sins, imperfections, and the like intact, so heaven is not in fact essentially sinless. Second, we might think they will simply be lost and never make it to heaven if they die without actually becoming completely holy. Third, we might say that at the moment of death, God makes people holy by an instantaneous, unilateral act, however imperfect, sinful, and immature in character they may be. Fourth, we may say that the sanctification process continues after death with our willing cooperation until the process is complete, and we are actually made holy through and through" (Jerry Walls, Purgatory: The Logic of Transformation. New York: Oxford University Press, 2012, page 6).
While Walls presents four views, two are of the utmost attention. The first two can be discarded: heaven is a sinless place because God dwells there—and He has no sin, and in Him is no sin at all (1 John). Next, the idea that you must be completely holy to enter heaven would discard the entire human race. No one person is holy enough that at the end of their lives, they can enter heaven based on their actions. Until our dying breath, there are still things that we will want that are sinful and against God. If we must get to heaven on personal holiness, we will all fail and enter eternity in Hell. Hell is really all we deserve, had it not been for the atoning work of Jesus Christ. We deserve Hell; He is the one that has given us Heaven instead.
Views three and four are the two most interesting to examine. View three says that we enter Heaven because of a unilateral act of God whereby He makes us holy in an instant. This seems plausible and commendable as a theory. After all, are believers not changed "in a moment, in a twinkling of an eye" (1 Corinthians 15:52)? 1 Corinthians 15 speaks of the end, when believers put on immortality. Read Paul's words further:
"But when this perishable will have put on the imperishable, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then will come about the saying that is written, 'DEATH IS SWALLOWED UP IN VICTORY. O DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR VICTORY? O DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR STING?' The sting of death is sin, and the power of the sin is the law; but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Cor. 15:54-57, NASB).
When is "death swallowed up in victory?" At the resurrection, when believers who died in Christ put on immortality---and those who are alive put on immortality. At this point, we are given immortal bodies, bodies that do not long or yearn for sin of any kind. In a moment, as fast as an eye can sparkle, believers will be made holy. This is a rather damaging truth to the fourth view Walls proposes. The fourth view is one in line with Walls' conviction, and I will discuss it in my next post.
If you take nothing else away from this post, take 1 Corinthians 15. Let it challenge you to begin thinking about whether or not a long time in purgatory matches 1 Corinthians 15 and its sanctified "transformation in the blink of an eye." I have no qualms against Dr. Walls presenting a philosophically-appealing view; I do disagree, however, with his view when it contradicts what I see found in Scripture. God bless.


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We need you to help us fine tune Katch!
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Use the Camera Search to spot fashion clothes, accessories or shoes that you like. You can use the camera search to by spotting a dress or a pair of shoes wore by somebody you crossed path or in a magazine or anywhere else.
All you have to do is Take a picture or hold the camera button to get a continuous feed and our image recognition feature will do the rest.
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Mechanical Thrombectomy
If you or a loved one should ever have a stroke caused by a blood clot (ischemic stroke), it's important to know that Norwalk and Danbury hospitals are the first facilities in Fairfield County to offer a breakthrough treatment called mechanical thrombectomy.
With mechanical thrombectomy—also called endovascular therapy—a special device is threaded through the blood vessels to the site of a stroke-causing blood clot in the brain. The device grabs the clot and removes it, restoring blood flow to the brain—and dramatically improving outcomes.
And now, a major clinical study shows that certain patients can benefit from this minimally invasive procedure up to 24 hours after the onset of stroke symptoms. Previously, the window for this treatment was only 6 hours.
As a result, more ischemic stroke patients can now be treated successfully. And this procedure is rapidly becoming the gold standard in ischemic stroke treatment due to its safety, efficacy, expanded treatment window, and excellent patient outcomes.
An ischemic stroke occurs when an artery carrying blood to the brain is blocked by a blood clot. There are two types of ischemic strokes:
- Thrombotic strokes are caused by a blood clot (thrombus) in an artery going to the brain, blocking blood flow. Blood clots usually form in arteries damaged by plaque, a fatty material that can build up inside blood vessels.
- Embolic strokes are caused by a traveling clot (embolus) that forms elsewhere (usually in the heart or neck arteries); it's carried in the bloodstream and blocks a smaller blood vessel in or leading to the brain.
Within minutes of the brain being deprived of oxygen-rich blood, brain cells start to die. Left untreated, an ischemic stroke can cause serious disability including paralysis, difficulty talking or swallowing, and memory loss. It can also cause death.
That's why a stroke is a true medical emergency, and fast treatment is essential to minimize brain damage and possible complications.
When a stroke patient arrives for treatment, the clot-busting medication called tPA is usually delivered directly to the site of the clot. After administering tPA, our stroke specialists use advanced neuro-imaging to evaluate the patient's brain.
If tPa alone doesn't dissolve the clot and restore blood flow, and the patient is a good candidate for mechanical thrombectomy [LINK to "Who is a candidate for mechanical thrombectomy?" page], here's what happens:
- Using x-ray-guided imaging, a catheter (a long, thin flexible tube) is threaded into an artery in the groin (the femoral artery) and up through the neck, until it reaches the blood clot causing the stroke
- A device called a stent retriever is inserted into the catheter to the site of the blood clot
- The stent reaches past the clot, expands to stretch the walls of the artery so blood can flow, and retrieves the clot by snaring it and pulling it backwards, completely removing it from the body and restoring blood flow
Until recently, less than one in 10 patients suffering from an ischemic stroke received mechanical thrombectomy, due in part to lack of scientific evidence that treatment was effective beyond 6 hours of when stroke symptoms began.
As a result, many patients whose symptoms started when they were asleep, for example, or who didn't get to the hospital fast enough, were disqualified from receiving mechanical thrombectomy.
Not any more.
The groundbreaking DAWN Trial, recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine, provides compelling evidence that stroke patients can be effectively treated six to 24 hours after they were last seen feeling well.
This greatly expanded treatment window means more patients can benefit from mechanical thrombectomy, significantly reducing the risk of stroke-related disability and death.
But remember: The best outcomes are still achieved when patients are treated as quickly as possible. So if you or a loved one shows signs of a stroke, call 9-1-1 right away.
Mechanical thrombectomy is performed in patients who have what's called large-vessel occlusion. This means a blood clot is blocking (occluding) one of the large blood vessels—such as the carotid arteries or cerebral arteries—that supply oxygen-rich blood to the brain.
We also use advanced imaging to map which areas of the brain have an adequate blood supply. This enables us to see tissue that's already damaged and tissue we can save by restoring blood flow. This gives us a realistic picture of how much we can help each patient by performing mechanical thrombectomy.
There are many reasons to choose Danbury and Norwalk hospitals for stroke care, including:
- We are the only facilities in Fairfield County to offer mechanical thrombectomy, a minimally invasive procedure that's fast becoming the gold standard for treating for ischemic stroke
- Our hospitals are certified by The Joint Commission as Primary Stroke Centers, which means we have specially trained doctors, nurses and support staff available 24/7 for fast, accurate diagnosis and expert stroke treatment


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Cello or bass viol stand with bow holder
Price on demand
The two side elements are joined by a large faux leather sheet and an extremely strong screwed leather strap which means that the stand is flexible and can adjust to uneven floor surfaces. The stand does not wobble or move!
The contact surfaces of the stand are fitted with non-slip suede and the generous space behind the instrument permits easy placing of the instrument.
There is also plenty of room between the two side elements for the endpin housing, endpin tip and the tailpiece.
Bows are settled by a good third in the holder, flexibly stored and protected by the instrument.
The stand simply folds for easy transport. Both the sewn bow sheet and the front leather straps are firmly screwed and not just glued.


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I have this at home. It was my Dad's first stereo. The turn table still works but I've had to connect new speakers.
Its a great conversation piece.
The Design Exchange in Toronto has a mint condition unit.
Gordon Duern was my father. He died in 1998 in Godrich Ontario.
I forget to mention that the Canadian Museum ot Civilization has this stereo as part of its permanent collection.
Needless to say that I am very proud of my father.
I saw one of these at the Design Exchange in Toronto last summer and then later on in a history of modern design class at school. Relatives of mine who were in their prime at the time assure me it was the absolute essence of cool when it was being produced. Its interesting how now a days the designs of home entertainment systems seek to integrate them more and more into the surrounding structure of the room in hopes they'll disappear all together from the viewers sight however its quite obvious that back in the 60's this was hardly the case.
-Dylan Pask
One of the most beautiful looking pieces of hi-fi ever. After a couple of years of admiring from afar, we found and bought a unit on ebay yesterday – will now wait patiently as she ships from the US to Australia. If we're lucky we will be able to work around the voltage differences between her home and ours … if not, the Apollo will still be the most striking piece of furniture in our home. Thank you to Mr Gordon Duern for a piece of design brilliance.
I have this unit but mine has a builtin base so it stands about 34 inches high or so and has different speaker stands.
When I was a teenager, this was my stereo system. I thought the design was "so cool!" One day checking out the controls, I discovered an electric guitar could be plugged into the Apollo 861 Stereo making it a guitar amp. Wow!
Many years later, after graduating from Industrial Design studies, a position opened up at Percept Industrial Design, Inc. in Waterloo, Ontario. The Owner and Senior Designer was Keith McQuarrie – one of the designers of my stereo system as a teenager.
Life is interesting!
I have one that is similar. It's dated 1971 and made by Electrohome. It stands on a single pedestal and it's called the Saturn. I don't have the speakers. You should be proud of your father Ted Duern.
i love these record players,i have been able to modify them to run in england.if anyone has any old instruction manuals or advertising literature i would love to view them.
Yes the Apollo is cool but the Saturn is cooler. A stand alone beauty. The speakers are the same I think only they are positioned with the sound traveling upward. On very special occasions I'll give it a whirl. It sounds perfect and is perfect in every way except for one minor dish shaped dent about two cm in diameter. Sometimes I wonder what I really have here. Any ideas what it's worth?
Yeah, I have a Saturn as well, speakers and the unit are pretty much mint condition and works well. I bought this guy at a thrift store for around $10. It's my favorite piece of furnature! I LOVE this thing…
I have a 1971 Apollo Stereo in great condition that I would like to sell. Any takers?
I have the speakers from the Electrohome Apollo 861 in case anyone needs a pair. 905-628-8528
I had one of these around 1970 and remember the surprising quality of the speakers – great sound considering their small size.
i'm looking for the speakers to this stereo. Any idea how I would go about finding them?
I have been trying to find the value on thee Apollo 860.And I have one that works in awesome condition.Anyone who knows a little bit more on this can kind of give me an idea.I plan on selling it and want to know what the value is on it.I'll be selling it on E bay.
I'm selling mine if anyone is interested. I'm asking 300 OBO. Email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
I have the speakers. I replaced the original drivers (the speakers in side) with fair quality, standard 4″ 80 Watt Pioneer car speakers — no modification was required – very happy with the result — I call them my 'eyeball' speakers —–
I own this stereo. My father purchased it for my grandparents. It still works like a charm! I love the style, it's a beauty.
Hey, my name is Chris and I am very interested in purchasing one of these Apollo units. I was wondering if yours was still available? If not, would you know where I may be able to come across one, there are not many links to them on the internet. Thanks
I found one at our local dump yesterday. Have yet to test it, but it appears to be nearly prefect including the paper sheet on the turntable, the pedestal stand, speakers and bases. It says electrohome apollo circa 860 on the unit.
I have the same kind of record player at home, the difference being that it featires an aluminium "stand". It is from 1970 and reads "Circa 711" on the back of the stand.
Unfortunately I broke the plastic dome and I've been desperalty seeking for a replacement. If you can help, please don't hesitate:
Franckdeweare at yahoo dot com
I just bought one of these off Kiiji for $300, with the 'eyeball' speakers. Looks to be in great shape, still figuring out the quirks. The dome has a hole it as well, so I'm also looking for a new one if possible! Any idea if one could have one specially made? carla.hills at gmail
I own one in mint condition. I am selling it for 400$. email@example.com
have one too we cal it george because it reminds me of the jetsons
only have one speaker. have hooked up other speakers works good have collection of about 350 records listen to it all the time.
Just bought one at an auction; speakers and all. Needed a new needle to make her work like a charm. A beautiful piece in exceptional condition. Not bad for $55, plus the cost of a needle. The only thing missing are the original stainless steel speaker stands/ rings. If anyone has them and wants to sell them, please let me know.
Hi I am looking for the speakers to the Surturn 711 eyeball speakers in the gold colour(1971) Mine are pretty rough, had this since I was a kid and can remember how thrilled I was one Christmas morning.
Let me know if anyone has or know where I can find theses. Thanks
I just puchased a Saturn 861 and i was wondering if any one knows the specifics for the ball speakers. No where on the speakers have i found the amount of ohms or other specifications. When i hooked them up to my receiver it made them significantly louder than the rest of my speakers, i thought it might require a larger current than other speakers but i don't know enough about speakers so if someone has an idea of what type they are please email me at:
also if some one know how to polish the dome please let me know.
Hello Aaron.
I polished my dome and it turned out like brand new. NOVUS has a line of plastic/ plexi glass care and restoration products available. I started with a course polish and worked through several less course polishes until I got to the final result. The dome looks like brand spanking new. All it takes is a little elbow grease and some polish. I went course polish, medium polish, fine polish, and then a shine product (wow).
I am still looking for the circular stainless steel speaker stands (about 1 inch tall and 5 inches in diameter) if anyone has them for sale. Please email me at firstname.lastname@example.com
I am a little off topic – I have a round wooden Electrohome stereo console on a single base with a black top and a rolling closing section, in beautiful condition. It is circa late 60's early 70's with round black speakers and everything works – including the turntable and tuner. My dad bought it new – all my friends thought I was pretty lucky to have such a cool dad. I have been hauling it around with me for years – I do not use it but it does hold some sentimental value. Would anyone have an idea regarding the value?
I have the original item from the 60's,
it is yours for $325.00.
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Actually it is an Apollo 860 Serial L,
R.D. Electohome 1970
Manufactured in Kitchener, Ontario
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Item is for sale presently in Ebay, starting at $99.99
for 10 days.
I"m in dire need of the speakers…..anyone???
I'm in dire need of the speakers…anyone have any or know of any?
much appreciated
I first saw one of these honeys at my step mother's house in the late seventies. She had the bubble model with the radio built into it.
I was impressed then with it's full sound out of such a small speaker, although I remember it wasn't much on the higher tones sound quality side of things.
One thing I promised myself someday was to own one just like it. Now, I no longer play records, and I don't much like radio, but I'm almost certain I could throw an IPod onto this old classic (with the right converter) and give her new life.
These old stereo systems have proven to be rugged and enduring. There are still many around, still in excellent working order. Heck, even the dust covers are tougher than the other stereos of that era (JIL/Sony/Panasonic/Soundesign couldn't hold a "Candle" to an Electrohome, a testament to great quality Canadian workmanship and design of that era).
I hope to someday either own the Apollo or Saturn, with the radio built into it, in decent shape, with all it's pieces intact and included. Sounds like a pipe dream, but I'll bide my time until one comes up for sale someplace.
Love this unit, love the memories of listening to Peter Frampton and Donna Summer records on it (the only things in her house).
I have one of the saturns on the pedestal with the speakers..I love it and play all my old classic rock records on it….
I am selling one of these on ebay RIGHT NOW!
I would like to buy one in good shape if anyone is willing to let it go!
Let me know if anyone is selling theirs!! I would love to get my hands on one. My record player just went out on me!! Thanks!
Bought one for my son, 15 yrears ago….its mint just needs a needle…anyone know where to get a needle? Thats what Sam the Record man was good for. The boy is 17 now and wants to play my old Beatles albums.
I AM SELLING ONE OF THESE STEREO'S ON EBAY ITS IN REALY GOOD CONDITION I BELIVE ITS A 1970 OR 71 STAINLESS STEEL BODY PEDASTLE AM FM AND RECORD PLAYER MODEL 611 (Apollo).I WAS SUPRISED OF THE QUALITY OF SOUND IT HAS (like suround sound)this will make a nice collectors piece for some one to enjoy.EVERYTHING IS THERE ! DOME ,EYE BALL SPEAKERS .OUT OF 10 I WOULD GIVE IT A 9.ACCEPT FOR SMALL DISTORTION IN TH DOMES CENTER .I T STILL HAS THE CAP THAT GOES IN THE HOLE.Best regards Daniel p.s you can find it on ebay under 1970 stereo VIEW THE PICS LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK.
we are looking for a saturn with speakers in ex condition ready for use in uk…………it to be totally mint and ready to plug in and GO.!
please e-mail us
I recently found an Apollo 860 and I'd love to know what model(s) of cartridge/stylus might work in it
I own a Model 861, Serial D and I have to replace the two speakers and I want to keep the ball speakers. Somebody knows exactly what kind of speaker should I buy? How many Ohms, how many watts? I know it is a 4" speaker. Thanks!
Hi. I have 3 of Gordons water colours painted when he lived in PEI,late 1970's. I am interested in getting them appraised if possible of if there are other of Gordons watercolours available. Is his wife, Ruth, I believe still alive. Please contact me.. thks Ray
Interested in an Apollo 861 if anyone has one for sale. I had one back in the day and have always regretted not keeping it.
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tenho gira discos apollo 860 muito interessante foi a minha namorada que me ofereceu meu aniversario é o meu ovni aonde desfruto minha musica
[…] it! Once I had it in my sweaty little palms I literally ran off to my brother Tim's stereo a Apollo 861 by Electrohome and began my long journey in trying to reproduce this album on my […]
I'm very interested in buying an Apollo or Saturn, with or without speakers. Please contact me if you have one you're willing to part with. Thanks! firstname.lastname@example.com
Hello I am looking for Apollo speakers for my player please let me know if anyone has an extra pair. firstname.lastname@example.com
Hi there all. I'm really desperate to get one of these but i live in the UK and they're impossible to find over here. If anyone out there would consider selling a Saturn with speakers, please email me. I'm genuine and realise shipping will cost an arm and leg but happy to pay it. email@example.com
Does anyone know where to find new needles for the Apollo? Appreciate it!
I've got one of these units that I am willing to part with. It is complete, with speakers, and works well. The dome is super clean, and the unit is original and unmolested. If you want pictures, email me and I will forward them to you. I'm located in British Columbia. Asking price of $375. firstname.lastname@example.com
I was wondering if anyone knew if the Gordon Duern who designed this stero also painted historic scenes? I am looking for information on the Gordon Duern who was part of a historic plate series produced by TUCO Products in Orangeville, ON
please email me at krista @ rempel. ca
Hi Krista and Ray Bakey,
I have 2 small water colours of watercraft in a boat yard and I have been tryingto find out more about the artist.
They are signed G. Duern and they look like they might have been painted in PEI although a G. Duern had an exhibition in Parry Sound in 1988 so they might be from that area.
So Krista, I think he was an artist too, but I have not heard about plates. Do they have a nautical theme?
Best wishes,
Does anyone know what kind of needle or cartridge the Apollo takes? We are in desperate need of one for our unit. Thanks so much!
I have a Saturn / Electrohome 711 and would like to restore it properly. Would anyone have a manual for this or know where to find one online? My research haven't found anything yet…
maze.bella at gmail.com
I have an Electrohome Graphic. Looks like the Saturn but with a maple case around stereo section. Cannot find any info on this unit.
Anyone out there ever heard of it?
Most of the Saturn Units and Probably Appolo have the Schematic Taped to the Inside where the innards are. . Check first and it can help in restoration. A very clean design inside and no parts really in major risk from my looking inside my unit. I will be posting pictures of my Saturn and inside it soon on my blog. Great resource this page.
Hi, I have a copy of a signed Gordon Duern born in Ottawa and educated in Canada and the United States as an Artist and Designer, I also am trying to find out if he is still around and if this pictures of a boat yard with sail boats in their cradles and a barn near by was the done by the sam Gordon Duren who help design with Keith the electrohome turn table and speakers.
Thanks FM
i think he passed in 1998
i have a 711 for sale
I have the Electrohome Apollo (no stand with this model) from the early 1970's…..its been in storage since the early 90's. Took it out last week, hooked it all up and it works as great as it did when I put it in storage. Yes, the needle is still good and I do have those little silver trays the speakers set it. I see from past comments that there's people out there still looking to own one of these. Mine can be yours for $300 plus shipping. Let me know by dropping me an email at firstname.lastname@example.com……cheers from Winnipeg Manitoba.
I have an NOS Saturn 711 Dome which I bought for my Saturn 861. It is too big. If interested email firstname.lastname@example.com
I am hoping to import an Apollo stereo from Canada to my home in London. Can anyone advise on the difficulties – or otherwise – of adapting the system for use in England? I notice that 'Steve' in comment 9 has succesfully modified the equipment to run over here. Are there any electrical details I should be asking about the stereo I intend to purchase? Is there anywhere in London that can undertake the work necessary?
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I would be very grateful for any advice…
I have a drawing signed by a Gordon Duern. Does anyone know if he is the same man who designe this stereo?
I have the Apollo circa 860 at my place and I love it since day one :
A co-worker just gave me a Circa 711 which I think is the Saturn model but it needed some love :
I think the foot is missing because I never saw one like mine, it seems the base just have been screwed in the aluminium casing.
To answer Fred, this is what I found:
«Gordon Duern and Keith McQuarrie Manufacturer: Electrohome, Kitchener, ON. Date: 1966-1971»
If anyone has the owner/service manual, please share!
Have a great day.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
[…] some research and found out it is a Canadian design and exists in the permanent collection at the Canadian Design Exchange in […]
WATERCOLOUR signed G. Duern
I bought this tiny watercolour at a flea market and was told it was an original. Having taken it out of its old beat up frame to reframe it, I see that it was not painted on watercolour paper but rather on what appears to be a thicker white bond paper. So now I wonder if it really is authentic. My question to the others on this stream who own watercolours by this artist (who is the designer of the Apollo), is whether or not their own w/cs were painted on similar paper. I'd love to know more about Gordon Duern in terms of his fine art but have not found much. Any info would be much appreciated.
Thank you!
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I just bought an 860 without speakers. Such a beautiful item. Let me know if anyone has a set of speakers for a reasonable price. I'm in Brooklyn
My husband just purched a beautiful picture called Old Barn – Blyth for me and the artist is G. Duern. Does anyone have any information about this piece?
Purchased 2 lovely rural watercolours and the following was on the back: "About the artist – Gordon Duern was born in Ottawa and educated in Canada and the United States, with an extensive background in Commercial Art, Industrial Design, Architectural and Interior Design, Medical Art and Portraiture. As an author of books on Furniture Recognition, his research resulted in the creation of The Country Sketchbook Series – a nostalgic look back at the vanishing Canadian landscape. Today these watercolours have become collectors items across Canada and may be found in the United States and the British Isles. He taught Oil painting and drawing at the Doon School of Fine Arts, Kitchener, Ontario and won many awards in Canada and Europe as an Artist/Designer."
Okay, I have one in reasonably good shape with speakers and I replaced the needle.
The only thing is the motor starts slow and has to "warm up" for 10 minutes before working properly, every time its like this. Anyone who has had this happen or with any advice please get in touch, its a mystery to me. firstname.lastname@example.com
Gordon Duern was my childrens' grandfather. He was a lovely, gentle intelligent man. I wish they would have had more time with him. Love you, Ruth and Gordon. xoxox
I have 6 large beautifully framed water colours by G. Duern. I am wondering how much they are worth? Any others who have commented, that have purchased similar artwork by this artist, would you be so kind to let me know how much you purchased for? Thanks very much.
I purchased eight framed watercolours of rural Ontario scenes from consignment shop for $10. each Canadian. The fellow at the shop said that he was known more for furniture design, and his watercolours were not as sought after.
I like them, even if they are not worth much.
I have an NOS Apollo 861 dome for sale. Email email@example.com
I'm Looking for a stainless stand if anyone has one! email: email@example.com
i have the Saturn 711 at home. I love this brilliant piece but am still searching for a manual. Anyone????
Hi – I have just purchased four watercolours done by
Gordon Duern, born in Ottawa and educated in Canada and
US as an Artist and Designer. winning awards in Canada and Europe competition including Design Canada, 1967. watercolours of old barns, churches, stores, houses, etc.
would this be the same Gordon Duern? The paintings are beautiful.
there is a page about the artist on the back of each picture. I purchased them in Kamloops, BC while on a visit there. I've brought them back to NS with me.
Hi, I have Apollo 861 with speakers (no stand) in working condition and clean dome, first $120 takes it.
Toronto, ON. email@example.com
Looking for a good one, speakers, stand etc located in ontario
I have a set of plates that Gordon Duern was commissioned to do from 1986 through to 1989. I worked for TUCO ( The Upjohn Company). He was living in the Goderich area at the time. It was an agricultural theme.
I am looking for a working Elctrochrome Apollo 861 Stereo in good condition. If you have any info about one you can E-mail me at email@example.com, Thanks
hi. I have 3 paintings of Gordons and I am interested in their value and want to sell. Please contact me..thks Ray
Recently purchased a one owner Electrohome Circa 75 – 701C.
I love the looks, and the sound is incredible (my hat is off to Mr. Duern for such a timeless design) — comes fitted with a Dual 1015 TT.
I am wondering if anyone has an original manual for this thing?
Thanks in advance,
Hi ! do you know where i can find, the plastic dome top only, everything works great but the dome is missing ! thx a a lot
Hello. I just bought an Apollo 711 with AM/FM. Pretty mint condition. Came with both round ball speakers. THe color is a candy apple burnt orange and the bubble top is near perfect as well. I am hoping a new needle will make this sound better. the radio sounds great. can the cartridge be replaced on these, or is it permanent? If it can be replaced, is there a place to find them. Anyway… very cool table.
Hi, I am looking for a Saturn dome?
I have the Apollo with a gold stand. I'm looking for replacement speakers. If anyone has a set please contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com
Hi . I am a proud Owner of An Apollo 862 yes the one with the AM/FM In extremely good condition ! I am however in search of two speakers as I have been told that it is possible to connect two more speakers for à « quadraphonic» experience ….. I aslo need the base/foot or tulip as it is sometimes called anyone ? Merci firstname.lastname@example.com