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4V Desmoquattro Non Linear TPS Baseline Adjustment (plus ST3) - Written 06/08
Summary: How to set up 4V throttle bodies with the Non Linear TPS.
Extra photos that I didn't have provided by Jan Krohn, Rich "Jasper" Bower, "Duc Wilder" Troy and Mike Currie from the 851/888 Yahoo list.
TPS fitment across all 4V models
Non Linear: 748, 851, 888, 916, S4, ST4, 996, S4R (Desmoquattro), ST4S.
Linear: 749, 848, 999, S4R (Testastretta), 1098. Unlike the 2V models which have a bolt on Linear TPS, most of the 4V models have it fixed (peened over, etc) into the throttle bodies themselves, and are not replaceable as such.
Two different sets of throttle bodies have been used on the Desmoquattro 4V engine bikes since the release of the 851 in '88. Both have been available in either single or dual injector configuration.
All 851 and 851/888 SP models up to the release of the 888 in 1993 used the first style. The photos below show the features of these throttle bodies.
In the photos you'll notice I've numbered all the parts we need to know about in series across all the photos. That way, if I give a number, you know which part I mean. Some parts are denoted by letters these are used so as to not confuse the TPS setting procedure, which is laid out for both types of throttle bodies.
Items viewed from the LH side.
The TPS (1) is the usual Non Linear part used on all 4V Desmoquattro engines, although the early 851 models have red bodies TPS. As far as I know, they are functionally identical to the black bodied part shown. You can also see, in the above photo, that the TPS connector is at the top of the TPS (1). This is how all the P7 ECU TPS are fitted, for some reason. Later ones have the connector at the bottom. The flat section on the throttle shaft the TPS (1) locates on defines the orientation.
The fuel pressure regulator (C) between the throttle bodies has a tube from it going into a T piece and then to each of the throttle bodies under the butterfly for manifold vacuum (A). The reason manifold vacuum is fed to the fuel pressure regulator is to keep the pressure drop across the injectors constant. This means at idle the fuel pressure may be 2.5 bar instead of the nominal 3 bar as the manifold vacuum is 14" of mercury, being the equivalent of 0.5 bar in vacuum terms. In real terms it doesn't make that much difference (I've tried it on later models) and it was dropped from all bikes running the Weber / Magnetti Marelli systems from the introduction of the P8 ECU onwards (888 # 501 or so, 888SP5). All the later fuel pressure regulators still have the little nipple for it, as I believe most car systems still use this feature, but it's not meant to be hooked up to anything.
The fuel pressure regulator on some or all of these throttle bodies is also adjustable via a hex head screw under a plastic cap in the end of the pressure regulator. The photo above, supplied by Jan Krohn, shows how to access the adjuster. The hole the hex T-handle is going through is not std. You have to drill that yourself.
Items viewed from the RH side.
This photo was supplied by Mike Currie on the 851 Yahoo list. You can see the old style red TPS (1) these throttle bodies have. And, as you can see, no air bleeds. The throttle linkage rod on these is adjusted undoing the nuts at either end (one end is LH thread) and rotating the rod and then tightening the nuts. It's as annoying as it sounds, and can be very frustrating when it just doesn't want to work, trying to get your hands up under the fuel tank, etc.
The second style throttle bodies have been used on all models from 888 onward, finishing in '06 with the last of the Desmoquattro engine S4R Monsters. These also come in single or dual injector styles, and feature injectors that fit into the throttle bodies, with only the connector protruding. 888, S4, S4R, ST3, ST4 and ST4S models have a fast idle mechanism. 888, S4 and S4R models have a fuel pressure regulator mounted on the cross bar. All other models have the regulator in the fuel pump plate mounted in the bottom of the fuel tank.
The balance or synchronisation adjustment mechanism varies from two different types of rear throttle wheel screw adjustments on 888 and the large white nut on 916 and later models.
In the following photos you'll notice I've numbered all the parts in the same series as the 851 throttle body photos above. That way, if I give a number, you know which part I mean.
Items viewed from the LH side.
A/ Mounting holes where the 748, 916 and 996 models have the screw lock wiring loom connector.
Items viewed from the RH side.
As stated above, the 888 throttle bodies have a rather intricate balance adjustment set up on the rear butterfly shaft different to all the others. There are two versions of these as well, with the adjustment screw and its opposing sprung counter stop reversed on the dual injector 888SP5 throttle bodies.
The two photos below show the two different set ups that I have seen. 888 on left, 888SP5 on right
888 throttle bodies from RH side showing balance adjuster.
Fast idle adjustment for applicable models
The two blue lines show the ends of the fast idle arm slot, and you can see the cast boss that stops the lever above the lower line. This means the ends of the cable and fast idle arm (12) travel are constrained, and this needs to be remembered when you adjust the cable. There's no point adjusting the cable so the lever doesn't move, as the adjustment for when the fast idle arm starts opening the throttle bodies themselves is controlled by the fast idle adjustment lever (13), which is hidden inside the throttle cable wheel. Adjust the cable so it works fully between the two limits and then adjust the actual throttle opening to where you like it via the fast idle adjustment lever. Adjusting the fast idle adjustment lever (13) can be a little tricky, as it's fiddly to get to and can move when you tighten the locking screw. You may need to have a couple of goes at it.
To set the "Non Linear" TPS
Preparation: it's easier if you can get to the top of the throttle bodies to wind out the stop screws and disconnect the linkage rod ends, so I usually do this with the air box removed. If it's a restyled ST4S or ST3 (or even an older ST series bike) that I don't have to pull apart for anything else then I do them without getting it stripped. Anyone who's had to pull one of those bikes apart will understand what I mean. Designed by someone with no respect for those who have to work on them.
TPS base line setting procedure (as we do it)
Every step is as important as any other, and the predominant aim of this procedure (apart from being "correct") is repeatability and consistency. We normally do it with the engine and throttle bodies cold. This is simply the convention, we do it hot if we have to.
Disconnect the throttle cable at the throttle cable wheel (9). Easiest to just take the cable out of the wheel rather than play with the adjuster.
If it's fitted with the fast idle system, loosen the fast idle adjustment lever locking screw (13) to let the lever move freely and not block the throttle from closing fully. You can leave the rest of the fast idle system as it is.
Disconnect the throttle linkage rod (6). On the 851 style throttle bodies you need to remove a little circlip. On the later style you can pop off the plastic connector on the horizontal throttle body. I use a pair of side cutter pliers with the taper side against the throttle cable wheel side it pushes the plastic connector off nicely. Otherwise (if you're not as confident as our repeated experience lets us be) you can wind out the throttle linkage adjustment nut (11) to make sure the vertical throttle butterfly is open more than the horizontal throttle butterfly.
On the 851 throttle bodies I'd be a little reluctant to undo the nuts and wind the rod out you'll appreciate what I mean when you get to the balancing (synchronising) manifold vacuum part and you're trying to stop a rod that you can't get a tool on from turning while tightening two nuts against rod ends that rotate. Cue tanty time.
Connect to the TPS by whichever method you are using to measure the TPS output voltage back probing wires, Mathesis, DDS, etc. You need to go into the outer two wires if back probing. For models with P7, P8 or 1.6M ECU you can hook into the ECU connector as below.
To hook into the ECU connector, first you disconnect the big black multi pin connector from the ECU, levering the lock tab up with a small screwdriver. At this point always remember that when you turn the ignition off you should wait at least 15 seconds before disconnecting the ECU.
Then cut the zip tie holding the wiring boot on and pull the boot back exposing the end of the connector.
Remove the small Phillips head screw at the other end of the connector.
Now slide the outer cover off. When this cover comes off the two plates that lock each little connector into the multi pin connector can come out, although I've never actually seen the little connectors come out. You can also see in this photo the numbers denoting each pin number for the ECU.
Now you can easily connect a multimeter into the backs of the terminals. We want pins 11 and 17 for the P7 and P8 ECU or pins 16 and 30 for the 1.6M ECU. Reconnect the multi pin connector to the ECU, pushing it home firmly. Turn the ignition on and read the voltage.
Once you've carried out the required TPS readings you reassemble the connector in the reverse and use a new zip tie to hold the rubber boot on. While this may seem a bit daunting the first time for some it's not at all hard and I've never seen wires come out of a multi pin connector. Not saying it couldn't happen, and if it does don't tell me it's my fault.
With the throttle closed before you start you should be seeing voltage in the range of 300 450 mV, depending on the model. I usually record this voltage, just in case I need to go back to it. Remember, you need to have the ignition on when doing this, and you don't want to short out any wires. Disconnecting the headlight or removing the headlight fuse can also be a good idea if you don't have a "lights on/off" switch.
Back off the horizontal cylinder idle stop screw (7) to allow the throttle butterfly to close fully and jam if snapped or pushed. These screws are either 7mm or 8mm hex.
Open and close the horizontal throttle butterfly gently until the voltage stabilises at a minimum. Do not snap the throttle butterfly shut, as this will jam the butterfly and may give a false lower voltage reading. Usually the voltage at this point will be in the range of 90 to 170mV, most likely around 100. Again, I usually record this voltage out of suspicion.
Once you've ensured the horizontal throttle butterfly is closing properly, reset the TPS to give an output voltage of 150 mV by loosening the two screws (2) and rotating the TPS as required. These screws are usually 7mm hex head. Tighten the two screws (2) and ensure the setting remains consistent.
Wind in the horizontal throttle body stop screw (7) until the TPS output voltage is at the required idle setting for your model. At this point for some models we would use the throttle angle the ECU is reading to set the "base idle" setting, as what the ECU is reading is more relevant than the actual voltage, as there is always variation. However, you need some sort of diagnostic tool or software to read the throttle angle, so for many the voltage is as close as you can get. It's still quite valid. There's a table below of the specified settings, both degrees and nominal TPS output voltage for that degree setting.
Ducati didn't start specifying degrees of throttle opening for idle settings until the Mathesis diagnostic tool was released in 1998 as before that there wasn't a factory tool for reading it. So any model prior to '97 had a voltage setting only, which was 300mV for anything that had air bleeds. On models without air bleeds (all 851 models and 888SP4) it was simply whatever it needed to be to get the engine to idle. You can see the 748 and 916 specified settings changed a little from the 300mV once a degree setting was given. If you have a USA or Swiss spec bike the decision on which settings you use is up to you.
The relationship between degrees and voltage under 30 degrees throttle opening is: mV = (degrees x 105) + 150
Open and close the throttle a few times to check the idle setting is stable and adjust if required. The TPS is now set and the horizontal throttle body stop screw (7) should not be touched again.
If you removed the throttle linkage rod (6), refit it now. If you adjusted the throttle linkage rod (6), set it back to its approximate original position.
Whether or not you use the vertical throttle body stop screw (8) on the 851 style throttle bodies is up to you. As they don't have any air bleeds, you may be able to balance the idle mixture somewhat using it if required as it can open the vertical throttle butterfly a little more due to the slack in the throttle linkage rod (6) ball ends. However, I like the idea that the throttle linkage rod (6) is loaded by the vertical throttle butterfly all the time.
Reconnect the throttle cable to the cable wheel (4) and set the free play in the cable. You can do this at the throttle body (10) or the twist grip, up to you. Turn the bars fully left and right while doing this just in case the cables move when doing that. Remember on a 748, 916 or 996 the RPM given by the fast idle button will determine the cable free play pretty much.
For those bikes with the fast idle lever set the fast idle as desired by tightening the fast idle adjustment lever screw (13). I prefer to have a fair bit of clearance here so that full fast idle gives no more than 3,000 RPM, but some people like to just move the lever a little and get the fast idle acting. Personal preference pretty much. Just make sure the fast idle adjustment lever (hidden inside the throttle cable wheel (4)) has some clearance and therefore no effect at closed throttle. This can be a bit fiddly as you have to try to hold the fast idle adjustment lever and the throttle cable wheel (4) while tightening the fast idle adjustment lever screw (13).
At this point I would usually refit the air box, etc and put the fuel tank back on. You can get to all the adjusters you need to from the sides, some can be a bit fiddly though.
Wind the air bleeds (9, 10) fully in, I usually record how far out they were, just in case I need to go back to where I started. You should need the fast idle on (if fitted) to get the engine to idle. Set the manifold vacuum balance (synchronisation) via the balance adjustment nut (11) or throttle linkage rod (6) nuts using mercury sticks, etc at various RPM. This is often a case of best compromise, and remember that cruise at 4,000 RPM has more throttle than free rev at 4,000 RPM. I usually go up to 6,000 or so RPM free revving to check for variation. It's not uncommon to see one cylinder lead then the other lead at differing RPM. Remember the word "compromise".
Next set the idle speed using the air bleeds (9, 10) as required. On the 851 models just use the horizontal idle stop (7). Set the idle speed at approx 1100 1150 RPM once the engine is hot. There is no general rule for how far out the air bleeds should be. At this point most will set the air bleeds so the cylinders are balanced at idle. We don't worry about vacuum balance at idle though we balance the mixture using the air bleeds and idle trimmer, as set out below.
That's the end of the throttle body fiddling. Next is the setting of the idle mixture. I often say to people that if they can't carry out this final step then all the previous steps may have just been in vain. You might get lucky and be close. Or not lucky and still have a poorly idling or running bike. The idle mixture can have a very large impact on general running at low throttle openings.
For example, if the bike is too lean and idles low, winding out the air bleeds (9, 10) to try to raise the idle speed will only lean it out more, so the idle will most likely not increase. You can sometimes make a bike idle better by winding the air bleeds (9, 10) in and richening the idle mixture if it was too lean to start with, even though the idle is low. As an indication based on experience, a full turn on the air bleeds can change the mixture from 1% CO to 4% CO, so the air bleeds have a big affect.
To adjust the idle mixture you need to get into the idle trimmer
We use 4 to 5% CO as the idle mixture target for all Ducati models. This tends to work well and give good low speed running and fuel economy. We take a sample from both header pipes using the little 1/8 gas threaded bungs. You can buy from Ducati a tube to go into this bung it's a piece of copper pipe with the appropriate fitting on the end that is surprisingly cheap. You could also get some made up by a local hydraulics supplier. We have a few of varying lengths and bends.
Given there is only one idle trimmer for both cylinders, we check the mixture and then adjust the trimmer to get the average between both cylinders where we want it. Then we adjust the air bleeds to give the same mixture in both headers. This means that the manifold vacuum balance or synchronisation at idle will often not be equal. That's just how it is. Equal mixture CO% is more important in my experience.
851 with P7 ECU and 888, 916, 916SP 916SPS and 996SPS with P8 ECU
The 851 with the P7 we didn't actually check the idle mixture on back in the day, so to speak. Mainly because we didn't have a gas analyser back then. But a rather successful way to set the idle mixture on an 851 is to hold the engine at around 2,000 RPM and adjust the idle trimmer to give the highest RPM for that throttle opening. As you turn the trimmer clockwise (leaner) and anti clockwise (richer) you'll hear the engine lose or gain RPM. This tends to work very well in our experience. The P7 also works a little differently in how it interprets the TPS output it doesn't see a degree idle setting, it just calls the minimum TPS voltage is sees zero (0) degrees and works from there. So it's best to turn the ignition on with the throttle shut.
The P8 works like all the later ECU and translates the voltage coming out of the TPS to degrees of throttle opening. You can use the above method on P8 bikes too, but we set the idle mixture using CO% on them.
Although you need to know a little more about the idle trimmer on the P7 and P8 ECU before getting that far. The idle trimmer on them is the screw in a hole next to the large wiring loom connector often covered by a plastic cap. To access the trimmer you just dig the cap out. See the photo below.
The idle trimmer operates over a range of 4 turns, but it's possible to turn past the end point in either direction endlessly without changing the trim pot output voltage. Duane Mitchell at Ultimap says you can set the trim pot to the default "central" position by turning the trim pot 5 turns clockwise and listening for a little click (it's rather little). Then turn back 2 turns counter clockwise and this is the central position. You now have 2 turns in either direction for adjustment. I'm sure I've done it on my own bikes this way. Alternatively, you can remove the lid of the ECU (the top as it is fitted to the bike, mounting tabs to the bottom) and using a multimeter set the trimmer by its output voltage. See the diagram below for the location of the terminals to take the voltage from. This is the most accurate way to get the default "central" setting for those who like that sort of thing.
Just remember that you have 2 turns of adjustment in either direction it may help to write down what you've done. You may also need to know that some of the Ultimap eproms disable the idle trimmer.
748, 916, ST4 and 996 with 1.6M ECU
The idle trimmer is a trim pot inside the 1.6M ECU, which is under the seat. The 1.6M ECU has a rubber access plug that is hopefully hidden under a "do not remove" sticker of some sort or some race tape if someone has been in there before. Once you've finished, cover the plug again they can leak water into the ECU if you leave the plug uncovered. Either remove the whole sticker, tape, etc or just use a sharp knife/blade to cut around the plug and gently pry it out with a little screwdriver. Once removed you can see the eprom directly under the access hole.
The idle trimmer is a little metal square just next to the eprom with a plastic rotating pot inside. This adjusts the idle mixture, working the same as the electronic idle trimmers in the 1.5M and 5.9M ECU. It adds or subtracts a given pulse width from the map fuel number across the whole map, therefore having a much greater percentage effect at small pulse widths.
This trimmer is adjusted by rotating it between the ends of its travel. The total travel is 270 degrees (3/4 of a full turn) as shown in the next photo so if you manage to make it go all the way round you've wrecked it and it's time for a new ECU. Be very gentle! As with a mixture screw, clockwise is lean, anti clockwise is rich. The mid point, where the trimmer slot points directly at the eprom socket, is nominally zero. Best to use a non metallic screwdriver when adjusting this especially when you have the engine running and the ECU circuit board is live. You don't want to be shorting anything out.
In the photo you can see the trimmer is set at about 60 degrees lean (which looks identical to 120 degrees rich, unless you look really hard and can see the little dots that act as arrow head edges).
If you don't have a gas analyser, as a bit of a rough guide, I've found that the best way to set the idle mixture is to move the trim pot clockwise (leaner) until the revs begin to drop. Then go richer until the revs begin to drop. Now you have these two end points, set the trimmer 1/3 of the way from the lean stumble point towards the rich stumble point. This usually gives 4% CO when I've tried this method and then checked with the gas analyser.
There is no default or ideal setting for the trim pot, just wherever it ends up. You can manipulate it somewhat with air bleed position if you need to, and it can have quite an impact on low speed running and fuel economy. And it does act over the whole fuel map, so can affect WOT running too.
S4, S4R and ST4S models with 5.9M ECU
The 5.9M and 5AM look like this:
The idle trimmer on these models is adjusted electronically via the following diagnostic tools or software. There is no way to get around it. "Stand alone" means a separate, hand held unit. "PC" means run via a PC or laptop.
Mathesis the first generation Ducati electronic diagnostic tool, now long since superceded - stand alone.
DDS the second generation Ducati electronic diagnostic tool stand alone.
Technoresearch's Centurion S PC based. Formally the MDST and VDSTS. This was also the official MV Agusta tool, but it also works on many different brands and can be purchased in a few different capability specs with prices that vary accordingly.
Texa Navigator (supercedes the Axone) stand alone. Nominally the official Aprilia electronic diagnostic tool, but available as a generic all brands tool as well. As I worked at an official Aprilia and Moto Guzzi dealer we had an Axone that for general workshop convenience was upgraded to the "multi-brand" level.
There are more of these electronic diagnostic tools becoming available all the time.
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Armand Rosamilia is a New Jersey boy currently living in sunny Florida, where he writes when he's not sleeping.
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AR: The story idea itself has been in my head forever. Literally, in my late teens I thought up the initial idea. Chelsea Avenue is a real street in Long Branch New Jersey where I used to go to Murphy's Law club to see bands. Standing out on the street at 2 am after a concert, with my ears ringing and the ocean a hundred feet away, I thought it was eerie and beautiful at the same time. It wasn't until about 2001 when I started writing it and had to abandon the story because I wasn't a good enough writer.
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AR: Both. There are some scenes where I channeled what I am afraid of, whether it is a phobia or just fear of the unknown or fear of failing. I also listen during conversations when I meet new people and I'm casually interviewing everyone I meet to get a part of them for a future story. I find many great ideas just from listening.
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AR: Of course. The scariest horror is the one that can actually happen to normal people. I channel the bad things I've had happen to me or done myself, and the stories I've heard from others. It all goes into the brain and pushes out in different, horrific ways.
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AR: The universal questions… what would I do in this situation? How would I handle this?
BP: Do you have any boundaries when it comes to writing horror, do you keep it clean?
AR: I am not a clean writer when it comes to sex and violence. I'm from New Jersey, so expect some profanity in my tales. I also don't shy away from sexual situations. I try to keep it real. Violence for the sake of violence has no point, but I get over the top when I have to. I want you to look away but then get back to the story.
BP: With having published Chelsea Avenue, are there any new projects that you wish to pursue in the near future?
AR: All of them. I currently have 7 open docs on my computer I am working on. More horror novels, contemporary fiction shorts, a thriller, three movie adaptations, and of course many more stories in my Dying Days zombie series. Always busy.
BP: If you would have to give your top 5 favorite books, which would they be?
AR: Watership Down by Richard Adams, Red Nails by Robert E Howard, The Shadow Over Innsmouth by HP Lovecraft, The Rising by Brian Keene and Dune by Frank Herbert
BP: and just lastly, can you give the readers a sneak peek of what will be in store for them in Chelsea Avenue?
AR: "I don't come across books like Rosamilia's CHELSEA AVENUE often. Infused with the dreamlike quality of memory, Rosamilia here fulfills the full measure of the promise I first saw in his DYING DAYS series. Beautifully dark, this book held me entranced. I couldn't get enough!" -Joe McKinney, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of DOG DAYS and PLAGUE OF THE UNDEAD
Some things never stop until the deed is done.
On July 8th 1987, in Long Branch, New Jersey, The Haunted House Pier and Murphy's Law club fires destroyed not only local landmarks, but everything Manny Santiago found dear.
And it isn't over.
The entity responsible for killing Manny's family and wreaking devastation in the small seaside community has reappeared. Again. And is growing in power.
Now every July 8th it returns, and this time survivors of the fires, including Manny, are being led back to the now-vacant lot on Chelsea Avenue, where the entity intends to finish what it started in 1987 once and for all.
Some things never stop until the deed is done.
On July 8th 1987, in Long Branch, New Jersey, The Haunted House Pier and Murphy's Law club fires destroyed not only local landmarks, but everything Manny Santiago found dear.
And it isn't over.
The entity responsible for killing Manny's family and wreaking devastation in the small seaside community has reappeared. Again. And is growing in power.
Now every July 8th it returns, and this time survivors of the fires, including Manny, are being led back to the now-vacant lot on Chelsea Avenue, where the entity intends to finish what it started in 1987 once and for all.
BP: thank you very much for your time Armand and good luck with your future writing!
AR: Thanks for having me! This was fun!
Chelsea Avenue was released last week by Ragnarok Publishing and can ordered here
Chelsea Avenue was released last week by Ragnarok Publishing and can ordered here


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Range Cookers – The Modern Marvel
Today the way of cooking the food becomes more stylish and that is why the way of coking has been changed. And today we don't just look for the features that Range cookers has but also we look for the design and the style we want. Thus sometimes it becomes a big question for us to what to buy and for what we should invest.
Today we have modern kitchens in which we find electric cook-tops, induction cookers, microwaves and many other types of equipment to cook food. Even so many people still like to cook on gas as the best way of cooking. And it is not the story of only urban homes but even professional cooks prefers that.


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Patina Yard Custom Barn Doors
Interior barn doors are a beautiful art piece in any home or office. We design and build custom barn doors using many mediums and finishes for any style desired. We fabricate sliding barn doors as well as barn door hardware such as barn door tracks and handles.
We dont build doors using pine, plastic in replacement of glass or any other inferior materials. Most of our barn door hardware is made by us not cheap flimsy Chinese hardware. Its the difference between a generic and unique authentic quality.
Patina Metal and Mirror Sliding Barn Door
Mirror and patina metal barn door with rivets in the seams. Back side of door in the bathroom is a full length antique mirror. Hardware and pocket handles are all made by us. Our doors are easy to install and need no backing behind the drywall.
Double Steel and Glass Sliding Barn Doors
These iron and glass barn doors are 12 feet tall and roll with ease. Satin black finish and clear tempered glass. These doors are the hottest doors in the US right now and we have been shipping them all over the country. We have three styles of these doors of more of a contemporary style like in this photo warehouse style with a compound miter around the glass like you would see in a old warehouse windows which both of these doors use multiple panels of glass. Then we have iron glass doors where we use a single piece of glass with a overlay of metal to reduce the size of the metal going across the glass. These doors
Iron And Mirror Barn Doors
Mirror and steel barn door with satin black finish. Mirrors are on both sides of the door making a very unique barn door. There are lots of options with the glass. Antique mirrors, textured glass, satin glass and many others. Please contact us with any questions or for a quote.
Random Zinc and Wood Barn Door
Industrial style barn door is made using random zinc that is mirrored on both sides lightly char ash hardwood frame. Door features a slotted window with satin glass framed around with wood. Hardware and pocket handles are made bu our own craftsmen.
Satin Black Shaker Barn Door
The first satin black barns we have done with satin black hardware and barn door door pulls. And it ended up looking very nice going with all the windows and sliding doors with there black frames. Shakers doors are a timeless door going with all sorts of designs.
Shaker And Mirror Barn Door
Shaker barn door with mirrors consist of a solid wood door we custom built using the best wood working practices in door building. Wood is primed sanded and sprayed leaving the finest finish in its class. Contact us for your shaker door.
Steel And Glass Double Barn Doors
Double steel and glass barn doors with clear tempered glass and a antique black patina frame and hardware. We design and build these types of doors i many styles and ship out all over the US.
Custom Steel & Glass Warehouse Style Barn Doors
We design and build the most authentic glass and metal warehouse window style barn doors. We used satin glass for privacy in these doors in the photo and we hand cut metal on a compound miter around the glass to look like a old warehouse window. These doors are all hand made piece by piece and all made here in the USA.
New York Loft Barn Doors
These shaker barn doors were made for a loft in New York City. Painted wood door frames, tempered satin glass panels and brushed stainless steel hardware. Clean timeless contemporary barn doors.
Steel and Glass Barn Door
Door has tempered satin glass that is flush on both sides to give it a cleaner modern look and feel. Between the layers of glass is perforated patina steel that shadows through the glass. Patina barn door frame and hardware.
Ecoresin Modern Barn Door
Modern custom wood framed barn door with a Ecoresin panel from 3-Form. Hardware is brushed stainless steel with a 36'' long brushed stainless steel door pulls. There are many choices of the Ecoresin panels to choose from along with any color frame.
Patina Zinc Plated Barn Door
Metal barn door is made with a iron channel frame that has been patina-ed. Small rivets at the seems, mirror on the inside of barn door and zinc plated steel panels with a patina. Patina steel pocket handles and hardware.
Modern Wood Veneer Sliding Barn Door
Five panel veneer barn door with stainless steel in the seams. Hardware is brushed stainless steel and rolls very smoothly.
Contemporary Reclaimed Wood and Satin Steel Barn Doors
These beautiful reclaimed wood and satin steel doors are wrapped in a metal band. The hardware and handles are custom made by Patina Yard. These doors look great in a contemporary space as well as many other spaces and design styles.
Custom Modern Barn Door
Modern sliding barn made using an Italian laminate and stainless between seams. Hardware is brushed stainless steel. We offer many different choices of laminates.
Polished Stainless Steel Barn Door
Barn door frame is made with polished stainless steel with polished brass screws around mirror. Backside of door has three polished stainless steel panels. Clean slick door can be custom made to any size.
Custom Wood Sliding Barn Door
Double custom herringbone barn doors are made from ash hardwood that we wired brushed to dig out some of the grain and stained gray. The custom barn doors are made using mortise and tenon, the old fashion way, to ensure a long life. We can design any type of custom barn door that you are looking for. Contact us with what you are looking for and we will work with you to create your custom barn door.
Charred Wood Sliding Interior Barn Door
Interior Barn Door made from ash hardwood that has been charred until it crackles and we applied a dark red paint lightly over the charring to give it an old Asian appearance. Satin glass panels for privacy and a blackened antique patina on the metal. This sliding barn door is a functional piece of art that is built to last a lifetime.
Glass And Steel Warehouse Barn Door
This industrial glass and steel warehouse sliding barn door was custom built for a home office. The frame and barn door hardware is made of steel with a black patina. Glass has been sand blasted from the bottom up fading from 100% sand blasted at the bottom of the barn door and faded out to 0% towards the top. Iron and glass barn doors are a timeless design and fits into many types of styles. Contact us and we will design and quote a warehouse house style steel and glass barn door for you.
Reclaimed Barn Wood & Steel Barn Door
Barn door is made using reclaimed barn wood with steel panels. Steel has a weathered steel finish.
Hardwood Barn Door
Door is made using stained ash hardwood with a patina steel band around door. Door track and handle is custom made by us.
Contemporary Zinc Water Closet Barn Door
Door is made from pure zinc sheeting over a custom hardwood plywood core to cut weight a little. Patina steel is placed in the seams defining the lines. Barn door hardware and custom pocket handle is made from blacken steel.
Shaker Style Painted Wood Barn Door
This Shaker Style wood barn door can be painted any color and is made from solid wood and built to last. The hardware is a polished stainless steel. The door can be made any size and shipped anywhere is the U.S.
Large Satin Glass Shaker Barn Door
Shaker barn door made with solid wood frame and satin glass panels. Hardware is brushed stainless steel.
White Shaker Barn Door
Painted white barn door with black antique patina-ed barn door hardware and handle.
Navy Blue Shaker Double Barn Doors
Shaker barn doors are made using a solid poplar hardwood mortise together making a long lasting door that doesn't warp. Doors can be painted any color and hardware comes in polished or brushed stainless steel along with patina steel. Painted wood barn doors are a nice clean looking door. Doors fit into many styles such as traditional, transitional, farm house and contemporary.
Modern Sliding Barn Door
Modern barn door is made using laminates "veneers". The laminate comes in many different colors and textures. The modern barn door hardware is made of brushed aluminum and is easy to install. Take a look at the options of laminates from our side menu to see all options.
Charred Wood aka Shou Sugi Ban and Antique Mirror Barn Door
Charred wood barn door frame made with ash hardwood, custom antique mirrors and patina iron and steel barn door hardware. The style of barn door would go with traditional, contemporary and may go with an industrial style setting.
Ranch Style Barn Door
Alder wood barn door with wire wheeled wood frame and sanded center. This style of barn door goes with many types of styles and can be made with any type of wood painted or stained.
Double Shaker Style Barn Doors
Kitchen pass through double wood barn doors made of alder wood. Double barn doors can be made using any style of doors. Door has a mortise in lock to be able to lock doors from either side. The barn door hardware is what we call our rivet wheel barn door hardware.
Artistic Antique Mirror Barn Door
Random antique mirror barn door made using mirrors. We stripped the coating from the back of the mirrors and antiqued the silver. The barn door hardware is custom made by us using roller bearing rollers and patina steel. This door can be made to any size and is a contemporary artistic style.
Modern Barn Door
Modern sliding barn door made using 3-Form made of Ecoresin with small branches in it. The door frame has a laminate called Brush Mercury with a high gloss finish. Hardware is brushed stainless steel.
Barn Wood and Patina Metal Barn Door
This barn door has a weathered finish with contemporary style hardware that we made using a patina to complement the door. The barn door hardware rolls well and this type of hardware is made to last forever.
Blackened Iron and Satin Glass Panels Barn Door
Iron and glass barn doors are one of our favorites, a little tough to build but well worth it. The glass is flush on both sides with the satin finish on the inside. The glass can be clear, satin, antiqued mirror or many other types. The barn door hardware is made with patina iron and rollers and can have other color patina's applied.
Contemporary Modern Barn Door
This is a nice clean well built sliding barn door with many options on style. This door has brushed aluminum wrapped around the four panels and in the seams. The hardware and the handle are brushed stainless steel which go very well with the brushed aluminum. This door can be changed up by using patina steel, patina steel rivets and other style of laminates.
Shaker Style Barn Door With Mirror
The shaker doors are a popular style door seeing that it is a transitional style that fits into many types of settings. The shaker style barn doors can be painted any color and any type of hardware can be used with them.
Rustic Barn Wood Door
This door is made using barn wood and a standard style box rail. The box rail barn door track had a patina applied to it along with the handle. The barn door is 9 feet tall and 42 inches wide.
Modern Barn Door
This modern style barn door was made to be light and to roll quietly. It is made in four sections of a strong hollow core with a laminate on all eight sides. Brushed stainless seams, barn door hardware and handles. There are several different great looking laminates available.
Chevron Pattern Barn Door
The featured barn door has a chevron pattern and is made from reclaimed red and white oak barn wood. It has heavy duty blackened steel barn door hardware. This door is clean and well built, it compliments any style.
Antique Mirror Barn Door
This antique mirror barn door is very unique because every custom mirror is hand done individually. There are many techniques with this element, two way mirrors and various styles. The barn door hardware in the featured door is made of patina steel and iron rollers with bearings.
Barn Wood Barn Door
This unique and beautiful custom barn door is made using barn wood that is from the East Coast consisting of red oak, white oak and popular woods. The barn door is made with a window feature that gives this door a clean and traditional look.
Simple Painted Barn Door
This door is a simple design with a solid wood frame, satin glass and stainless steel hardware.
Contemporary Style Barn Door
Large contemporary sliding barn door utilizing satin glass with a veneered hollow frame to keep the door light. Hardware is our own custom made using bearings to make it roll with ease.
Traditional Style Barn Door
Barn door is made of wood that has been mortised together making it a sturdy straight door. Hardware is the same hardware that would be used on a barn with a zinc plating that we polished up and applied a matte clear finish.
Double Sliding Metal Barn Door
Custom double sliding barn door with custom barn door hardware. Designed, built and installed by Patina Yard.
Contemporary Metal Barn Door
Sliding barn door is made using iron and steel with a custom patina finish. Simple but clean custom barn door hardware works with ease and will last a lifetime.
Bronze Glass Barn Doors
Glass is a 3/8'' tempered bronze glass with a satin finish on backside leading into an office area.
Antiqued Mirror Barn Doors
We antiqued the mirrors and patina-ed the metal along with making the custom hardware, giving the look of a very old vintage style barn door.
Antique White and Blackened Iron Barn Door
Antique barn door using a white antiqued wood and patina steel and custom hardware. Barn door is used for a hall laundry room and wood to match the custom interior doors that we also designed and built.
Zinc Barn Door
Barn door made using zinc and small nails at the seams giving it a unique look with a satin glass panel for privacy and our own custom patina steel barn door hardware. Zinc has a black antique patina with a clear satin finish.
Weathered White Barn Door
White weathered contemporary barn doors we designed, built and installed today in a Phoenix home for the master bedroom and office off the bedroom. Doors are nine feet tall with satin glass with our custom made hardware to roll with ease.
Modern Barn Door
We custom designed this modern barn door for a Phoenix home using wheel bearings for the wheels for the door to hang on. Using frosted glass, stainless steel and steel that has been clear coated. The barn door hardware works great and we are in the process of designing a new door that has three equal panels on both sides that can be interchanged with our Crete Board, frosted glass or wood. The door will have more of a contemporary look or could have an industrial look as well.


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The 1st item is a book on herbal medicine that's referred to as the "Natural Herbs Physicians Desk Reference…"
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Last month I raised the question as to why Salcombe has a Jubilee Pier to mark the end of the Franco-Prussian War. The answer apparently is that, although the pier was built in 1871, it was named in 1887 to mark Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. Indeed, the main part of the memorial might well have been its ornate lamp post (note the red light on the right).
I posed that question because I knew that this August piece would also be a Jubilee. It is the 100th regular blog since I started in April 2009. I wrote then about the newly-introduced 6-knot speed limit and the hazards of wash: not much has changed.
One way of marking this Jubilee is to say that this will be (probably, but you never know) the last about the Egremont. The issue which brought everything to a head was Egremont's mooring. In September she will have been away from the Harbour for two years and, on even the best estimates, would not be returning for another two years, probably more. Should the mooring be kept open and, if so, in what form would Egremont return?
With this is mind, after a series of inconclusive meetings and some seemingly fantastic claims – including one that Egremont would need to host 150 weddings a year for it to be viable – the Harbour Board wrote to the Egremont Trust in January asking for its business plan. By this July's Harbour Board there was still no business plan, no drawings of the ship, nor even an artist's impression of the refurbished Egremont. There was, however, a statement that the as-yet unrevealed financial backers had in any case withdrawn their funding because they considered the Harbour Board to be insufficiently supportive.
However one thing had become clear-ish. This was that the refurbished Egremont would not be a sailing school for disadvantaged children, with up-market bedrooms attached, but would be a full-time hotel and hospitality facility with a sailing school for disadvantaged children attached. It was probably this which swung the balance and the Board decided unanimously to withdraw the mooring. The Egremont cannot now return to Salcombe.
This is a sad end for a ship which has over the years contributed so much to Salcombe. But Egremont was loved for its sailing school which can no longer sustain the upkeep of a large and ageing ship – and Salcombe can well do without a floating hotel and party boat or, indeed, the risk of a bankrupt, rusting, hulk.


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Walking Dead Walker "To Do" Shirt
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Walking Dead Walker Shirt
The Walking Dead is one of the most popular dramas ever to grace our TV screens. Based on the comic book series of the same name, the show has become an everyday subject of popular culture and an everyday conscious reminder of the horrors of any potential apocalyptic disaster.
This officially licensed, well made, comfortable shirt it is a humorous reminder of what drives the relentless understated protagonists of The Walking Dead without whom there would be no story, namely the Walkers.
We are reminded not to call them zombies, as the title "Walking Dead" actually refers to the survivors, a sobering thought! Walkers are not the brightest of creatures, so having a "to do" list on their shirt would be a distinct advantage for someone who finds himself on the wrong side of "walker"; it would provide a welcome reminder of a walker's new purpose in life and also act as a warning to anyone who might get too close! Given that walkers do not seem to appreciate the concept of changing their clothes, the list is always going to be easily at hand, for as long as the shirt or the walker survives.
This Walker shirt is predominantly black. Easy to maintain, it can be machine washed and tumble dried on a low heat setting. An image of a menacing horde of walkers are shown in the background adding a chilling touch. Stare into the eyes of these walkers and they seem to follow you wherever you are in the room, much like the Mona Lisa! The Walking Dead logo is printed in large white letters above the image and again beneath the horde of walkers. In sharp white contrast to the background image is a list of any Walker's 7 step program to survival. This list covers all the vital objectives any walker should aim to be achieving on a daily basis to maximise their existence as a walker and ensure they get ahead, or specifically, BRAIINNNSSSSS!
Here are the list of items on any respectable walkers list:
- Eat Survivors
- Moan Loudly
- Drag Feet
- Eat more Survivors
- Decay
- Infect the Population
- Don't Die Again
A fairly simple list, repeated in places to compensate for a Walker's reduced attention span, it basically covers everything a Walker would need to remind them of their new purpose. It may not give them any clues on how to race another walker to the kill or how to defend themselves from attack from humans but it does cover the basics. There wouldn't be enough room on one shirt to display a comprehensive list of everything a walker needs to know in order to survive. If you want more information about that, including fighting tips and advice on how to outwit humans, best refer to a copy of So Now You're a Zombie, A Handbook for the Newly Undead, which covers just about everything a walker needs to know.
Walking Dead Walker Shirt Verdict
This is a well made, comfortable shirt with a humourous embellishment outlining the simple objectives any zombie should be striving to achieve in order to maintain their undead existence. It would make a great gift for any fan of The Walking Dead.
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Yext's mission is to provide perfect answers everywhere. We put businesses in control of their facts online by enabling them to publish brand verified answers wherever their customers search. The customer journey starts with a question, and if a brand doesn't answer it, someone else will. Yext, the Search Experience Cloud company, helps brands regain and maintain a direct relationship with their customers, starting where it matters most: their own websites.
Yext has been named a Best Place to Work by Fortune and Great Place to Work®, as well as a Best Workplace for Women. We are headquartered in New York City with offices in Amsterdam, Berlin, Chicago, Dallas, Geneva, London, Miami, Milan, Paris, San Francisco, Shanghai, Tokyo and the Washington, D.C. area.
Yext is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, genetics, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or non-binary or nonconformity and/or status as a trans individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, marital, parental and/or familial status, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any characteristic protected under applicable law.
We believe that people do their best when they feel their best — and in order to feel their best, they must be well informed, fueled, and rested. To ensure our employees are at their best, we provide the following perks.*
*Perks may vary based upon position, city, and country.
Comprehensive Benefits Program
One of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families. We offer a robust and comprehensive benefits program, which includes top-quality health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid parental leave, a 401(k) plan with match or Pension, equity, commuter benefits, and more.
Invested in Your Wellbeing
In addition to our top-tier benefits, we also have a holistic wellness program that includes physical and mental health services, which is sponsored by HR and our employee-led Wellness Committee. A few employee favorite wellness perks are exclusive events and speakers, fitness studio discounts, and our corporate ClassPass membership ($0 classes and free gym access? Sign us up!).
You Won't Go Hungry
In the majority of our offices, we provide paid (i.e., *free*) lunch in addition to bottomless snacks and all the coffee, cold brew, Nespresso, La Croix, kombucha, Diet Coke, and, let's face it, beer, that your heart desires. If there's one thing we can say for certain, it's that no matter where you are in the country, you won't go hungry on our timecard.
Work-Life Balance
We work hard, and play even harder, but we also recognize that our employees have families and lives outside of the office. That's why we offer flexible paid time off, sick days for when you're fighting the flu, and often the ability to work remotely. We trust our employees and believe that as long as they do their job and do it well, it doesn't matter their location.
Stay Informed
Our leadership team is committed to company-wide transparency, ranging from email blasts, biannual goal-setting days, and a weekly all-hands video meeting called Manifesto. Manifesto is a time for leadership to share company updates, showcase new products, highlight new deals, and provide kudos to well-deserved employees.
Upward Growth
One of the perks of being a relatively new publicly traded company is that there is no shortage of opportunity. This means our employees are presented with countless chances to move internally. Internal mobility is at the forefront of Yext's hiring, as are learning and development, alongside our mentorship program and monthly lunch and learns sponsored by our ERGs.


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Craig Floch, M.D., FACS
Dr. Craig Floch is the founder and senior partner of Fairfield County Bariatrics & Surgical Specialists, P.C. The practice began more than 25 years ago and under his direction has developed into one of the most eminent, dedicated, and highly respected multi-specialty surgical practices in Connecticut. Dr. Floch is board certified and is currently a member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, and the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Floch graduated from the University of New Hampshire in Durham, New Hampshire. He continued his education at the University of Health Sciences at the Chicago Medical School in North Chicago, Illinois. He then moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where he completed his Internship in General Surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center. From there, Dr. Floch completed his Residency in General Surgery at Case Western Reserve University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, and in the last year of his program, he was the Chief Resident.
In 1994, Dr. Craig Floch, a Westport native, returned to the Norwalk area and began his practice in General Surgery. Through his practice, he is able to provide services for any and all General Surgery needs. He also specializes in Breast Care and Surgery as well as Bariatric Surgery. Many procedures are performed laparoscopically, including but not limited to an appendectomy, hernia repairs, cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal); bariatric procedures including the laparoscopic adjustable banding, gastric sleeve, and gastric bypass. Dr. Floch is available to see patients in our Norwalk, Fairfield and Waterbury offices to offer services to patients in other areas of the state. He has privileges to perform surgery at Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, Connecticut, St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Connecticut and Griffin Hospital in Derby, Connecticut.
Dr. Craig Floch has been and continues to be very active in the development of programs and serving on boards and Committees at the hospitals in which he practices. He was instrumental in the establishment of the St. Vincent's Bariatric Surgery Center at St. Vincent's Medical Center in 2003. This program has developed into a Center of Excellence and he has been the Director of this program since 2010. He served on the Surgical Peer Review Committee at St. Vincent's from 2010-2012.
At Norwalk Hospital, Dr. Floch has dedicated a lot of his time and expertise to the success of the Physician Assistant's Training Program as an instructor. He has been selected for the Award for Excellence in Teaching on four separate occasions. He has been a participant on various committees at Norwalk Hospital as well, including the Surgical Executive Committee, the Search Committee for Chair for the Department of Pediatrics in 2006, the Search Committee for the Chair of the Department of Surgery in 2011 and most recently has served as the Secretary for the Department of Surgery from 2008 to the present time.
Dr. Craig Floch has a dedication and strong commitment to his work. His reputation among his patients and peers is strong, as evidenced by his selection as a Castle Connelly Top Doctor and a Top Doctor in Bariatric Surgery by Connecticut Magazine.
More information about Dr. Craig Floch and his medical practice, Fairfield County Bariatrics & Surgical Specialists, P.C. is available at www.fcbsurgicalspecialists.com, www.endtheweight.com, and www.antireflux.com.


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Extra: The two people controlling Nigeria and other Issues
By Abel Udoekene
The Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari undoubtedly deserve a Nobel prize for her current revelation that Nigeria is controlled by two men not President Muhammadu Buhari. These two men according to her, are so powerful that people nicodemusly sneak into their houses at night to leak their shoe just to get a piece of the National cake.
Clearly, most Nigerians are beginning to realized that the campaign and promise of change that was championed by President Buhari in 2015, has become a reality of chain controlled by two un-elected and unknown impostors, but the absurdity of these two impostors controlling the affairs of the nation is already sending a lot of wrong messages to Nigerians, especially now that there are claims that the man currently wearing the face of President Buhari is a certain Jubril from Sudan.
Sometimes I wonder, if the politics of Nigerians waiting silently for the change promised by President Buhari in 2015, from making $1 to be N1, to creating employment opportunities for millions of unemployed Nigerians, among others is really worth it. However, the revealing light on how we got here has now been shone by her Excellency, Aisha Buhari.
As a Nigerian, I am not only worried by these revelation but I am determined to make sure we collectively get out of these mess in 2019.
Whether we believe the theory of Mrs Aisha Buhari that two men are in charge of our economy or not. We have a lot of work to do. Nigeria needs our help, Nigeria needs our Prayers.
What do you think is the way out of this mess?
Please comment below.
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Vote out Buhari. Appoint Aisha as a minister, she is a courageous woman
Its a big shame if two people are currently controlling Buhari.
We need to know them and deal with them publicly.
But Buhari must go
Nigeria is in a big mess. Prayer only won't solve this, we must vote out Buhari.
Whether it is Jubril or two men. Buhari must go
We shall Prevail.
Vote for Atiku
i wonder why our leaders in this country are not been honest,imaging what is going on in aso rock,how nigeria is been controlled by an imposter,may god almighty deliver us from this mess befor 2019.
Its Atiku or no other.
We don't need a pseudo as a President
Buhari will win.
Whether you like it or yes.
Foolish Yoruba goat like you
This haven't call for insult
Say no more my brother, I feel your pain.
We are in these mess together.
Aisha Buhari is a hero. I can understand what she is going through.
As a female, I will mobilize people to support Atiku. We have to unveil those currently putting us in the hardship
This is on of the best thing I've read today. Buhari needs our help.
We have to send him home in 2019.
He has done his best.
I don't think he has the strength any longer
As an APC member, I felt very disappointed with the revelation of the first lady, its a shame on us.
I know what she is going through, we must all rise up to assist her.
Those holding Buhari captive must free him
The solution is not voting for Atiku, the solution is knowing who they are and why they are wielding so much power.
We need to deliver Nigeria from these cabals.
Its sad for that these men are holding Mr President captive.
They should allow Buhari to give us the promised change
Buhari is history.
We need Osinbajo to become president not a corruption Atiku
Buhari had destroy our economy and image.
We have to vote him out.
2019 will mark the end of Buhari and his co thieves.
I know the wife is just putting up this drama to save her head in 2019. But it won't work.
One of them is Abba Kyari.
Aisha Buhari has complained about him before.
The man is too powerful.
Some people say Jubril of Sudan is controlling Nigeria,
Aisha Buhari say it is Not Buhari but two powerful people.
APC say the man is hale and hearty, what is really going on.
Please can someone help us.
The confusion is getting much by the day
To vote the APC govt out
Anyway I'm not confused like her @Aisha Buhari, let her end up in greatest confusion till the end of this administration. Buhari is God's choice not our choice, and he's beyond your personal thinking, only God knows him thoroughly not his wife, so let her continue as her husband continues to rule this country till 2023 In sha Allah. What nonsense is she saying. @ PMB Continuity till 2023 to reap what he sow.
I suggest President muhamadu Buhari and Jubril of Sudan should be invited in one place to end the commotion in our great country Nigeria
Aisha has said it all, but the problem I am having is that she could not mention thier names, my instince tell me Nigeria is control by people called Mr black, they are disrupting the progress of the country. APC through met to change the conditions of these country, but those blood taste Mr black and their agent are hinder these
Prayer is the way out of this mess
Major thing to do is to bring to light those two men that are currently controlling the elected officers. Unmask them before another election. If not, nothing will work.


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Born in New Mexico of Chicano and Apache descent, Jimmy Santiago Baca was raised first by his grandmother and was later sent to an orphanage. A runaway at age thirteen, it was after Baca was sentenced to five years in a maximum security prison at the age of twenty-one that he began to turn his life around: there he learned to read and write and found his passion for poetry. Like many Southwestern writers, Baca identifies with the land around him and the myths that are part of his culture. He is the winner of the Pushcart Prize, the American Book Award, the National Poetry Award, the International Hispanic Heritage Award, and, for his memoir A Place To Stand, the prestigious International Award.


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Spoiler alert: We don't. But hey, it got you to smile didn't it? I never thought I'd see the day when "Google Salad Emoji" would end up in a news headline. Yet here we are.
Some backstory on this. The original Google Salad Emoji featured eggs, tomato, and lettuce in a bowl. But then, a change happened. After an update, suddenly there were more eggs and the salad had only *gasp* tomatoes and lettuce.
Google UX Manager, Jennifer Daniel, took to Twitter to sarcastically explain the change.
There's big talk about inclusion and diversity at Google so if you need any evidence of Google is making this priority may I direct your attention to the 🥗 emoji— we've removed the egg in Android P beta 2, making this a more inclusive vegan salad. pic.twitter.com/kzHY0A9ZjG
— Jennifer 💩🌪 (@jenniferdaniel) June 6, 2018
First of all, Jennifer's humor is right on point. I really just want her to be my BFF at this point.
But just in case you took her tweet seriously, no, it doesn't have anything to do with diversity and inclusion. It has everything to do with with a governing body known as Unicode Consortium.
They are an organization that sets the standard for Unicode across all platforms, including emojis. Think of them as the Dark Overlord of making executive decisions on emojis.
Still with me? Great!
So here's the kicker, the Unicode Consortium decides what kind of emoji you have access to. For example a gun emoji. However, across different platforms, that specific program can determine how that emoji should look. This is why the gun emoji on Apple is a squirt gun while Microsoft actually shows a pistol as their gun emoji.
Same with the Google Salad Emoji. The Unicode consortium determines that you get a salad emoji. Google gets to determine how it looks.
So…what does that have to do with the Vegan Salad Debacle of 2018? Well, take everything you learned about the Unicode Consortium so far and check out her follow up tweet.
Hello carnivores, vegans and everyone in between! Just want to clarify that the goal of salad emoji redesign was to create an image more faithful to unicode's description. "A bowl of healthy salad, containing lettuce, tomato, and other salad items such as cucumber." Bon appetite!
— Jennifer 💩🌪 (@jenniferdaniel) June 6, 2018
So all that hoopla just to stay uniform with the Emoji Overl- I mean, the Unicode Consortium. As silly as it may sound, it's pretty interesting to learn what processes are behind the creation of a simple emoji.
What do you guys think of Jennifer's Google Salad Emoji tweet? What would YOU say in response to her tweet? Leave us a comment and bring dressing for your salad!


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Naughty New Yorker Becomes A Millionaire
Old war horse Naughty New Yorker pushed past $1 million in earning today with his placing in the Funny Cide stakes at Saratoga. After a year layoff and a few last place finishes it looked like the old war horse would never get to $1 million, he has loomed over $1 million with about $980K in earnings since February 2008. He finally made it past the $1 million plateau with a better run today.
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Hello guys! My name is Julia and i'm the new owner of this website. I'd like to thank the crew of FFH for letting me adopt it and I hope you all enjoy my stay here. You may notice there's some stuff missing from our gallery and I plan on updating it for the next few days. Keep an eye on it! X
"It's certainly not a darling. It never crossed our mind that everyone was going to love it," Jennifer Lawrence said at The Contenders today of mother!, Darren Aronofsky's polarizing Paramount picture in which she stars opposite Javier Bardem. "It's an assault, but I think it's necessary. I'm proud of us, and I'm proud of Darren for writing and conceiving it."
Lawrence stars in the film as a woman known only as "Mother," who finds herself at the hands of a mysterious and increasingly disturbing home invasion. Lawrence knew, taking on the project, that it would be a challenge — but one that she was ready to confront. "It was something I'd never done before," the Oscar winner said. "It's what I wanted from working with Darren, to be challenged in different ways. Everything about him is unique, and all the movies he's made are unique."
Lawrence's preparations for the project involved "a three-week rehearsal period in Brooklyn," though the actress said she found her character just before beginning production. And while the experience of the film is a daunting one, Lawrence said she had to keep herself in a good mental place to consider the endeavor worth the effort. "I had to find a place of staying mentally healthy with this bizarre job in all sorts of ways, and if I had to be sad all day, or feel intense emotional pain all day, I wouldn't do this," she said. "I've never lost myself [in a character] before this movie. I couldn't get my brain in order."
Hello, everyone! As the title suggests the website has a new owner. Jennifer Lawrence Online has a new theme and will be regularly updated from now on. There are a lot of missing photos in our photo gallery so visit us again soon because I will add them as soon as possible! Enjoy your stay at Jennifer Lawrence Online!
This movie looks super good and I cannot wait to see it :) Check out the film on September 15!


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The sock monster has been in the cupboard! Who can find in this chaos the matching pairs of socks ?
Lucky Sock Dip by Haba is a fun sock matching game that stimulates visual development and discrimination, the ability to react quickly, emotional and social development and more.
Preschool kids love this game and with a few adjustments to the rules this game can easily be played with children of different ages at the same time - Quickly and simultaneously the children rummage in the heap of socks.
HELP - all the socks look so alike!
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Let the children team up, this is especially helpful if there are younger children that wants to join in the fun. Team them up with an older child and let the fun begin.
Reduce the number of sock pairs the younger children need to match in order to win.
A fun game for the whole family. Lucky Sock Dip makes a great gift for children 4 years and up
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