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While there is the small matter of the 5th major of the LPGA season to play for this week, the Rolex world number 1 ranking and the Rolex Annika Major Award are also both also up for grabs at the Evian Championship.
Current number No. 1 So Yeon Ryu, No. 2 Lexi Thompson and No. 3 Sung Hyun Park will be paired together in the opening two rounds, with Thompson and Park both having an opportunity to end Ryu's 3-month reign at world No. 1. The trio is scheduled to tee off on Thursday at 4:18pm AEST
The three are also primed to claim the Annika Major Award for the best performances across the major championships this year, with Thompson's needing to win this week to have any chance.
In addition, the talented trio are all in position to make a move on the coveted Rolex Player of the Year Award, with double points up for grabs this week. Ryu currently leads the points standings, but Thompson, Park and I.K. Kim could all overtake her this week.
As far as the Rolex World Rankings go, while the maths is complicated, Thompson could move to No. 1 with a finish of fourth or better this week, while Park could go to No. 1 with a win.
Ryu said in her press conference on Tuesday that the No. 1 ranking has come with more pressure than she had imagined, and it may have affected her performances over the summer. The Korean has two victories this year, including a win at the ANA Inspiration over Thompson in dramatic circumstances. While she leads the LPGA in top-10 finishes in 2017 (10), her recent form has not been outstanding and at her last start at the Cambia Portland Classic two weeks ago she missed the cut.
The in-form South Korean, In Gee Chun, is the defending champion this week having won the Championship in style by four shots twelve months ago. Fellow Koreans Park and Ryu tied for second behind Chun last year, with five Koreans finishing inside the top six.
Chun has been runner up five times so far in 2017, and with her two LPGA career victories coming in major championships it would be no surprise to her emerge victorious this week. An American has not won this event since 2007 but Thompson shown a liking for the course I recent years including two runner-up finished and a third place finish and is playing some of the best golf of her career coming off a win in last week's Indy Women in Tech Championship.
Prior to last week's second place finish to Thompson in Indianapolis Lydia Ko's name would not have been thrown around in conversations speculating on this week's winner. The young Kiwi turned around a rather indifferent season by her incredibly high standards last week, and with a win and a runner-up finish here previously she must again be respected.
Ko's return to form will be a huge relief to most New Zealanders, none more so than the promoters of the McKayson Women's New Zealand Open to be held in two weeks' time in her home city of Auckland. Ko is the star attraction in the event which for the first time in 2017 will be sanctioned by the US LPGA Tour.
Australian hopes this week look to lie with West Australian Minjee Lee, whose 3rd place finish last week in Indianapolis will give her a great deal of confidence leading into what will be her last chance in 2017 to get the major championship monkey off her back. There is no doubt the 21-year-old has the credentials and the pedigree to win a major championship, and this could well the week she breaks through
Lee will be joined in the field this week by fellow Australians Karrie Webb, Katherine Kirk, Sarah Jane Smith and Su Oh, and all must be given a chance of contending based on their form this year.Webb boasts a win and three-time runner-up finishes in Evian, and was unlucky not to get the win at the Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Open at the end of July. Although her recent form has been inconsistent you can never write the seven-time major winner off, especially if she starts to hole some putts.
Katherine Kirk is having a roller-coaster season on the LPGA in 2017, the highlight of which was her win after a seven-year drought at the Thornberry LPGA Classic in early July.Sarah Jane Smith is also having another solid year on the LPGA, and Su Oh has without doubt yet to reach her huge potential in her second full season on the LPGA Tour.
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Romance, passion, commitment, dreams... All these develop naturally once you have a profound sexual connection with someone.
This has a lot to do with sexual skills and sexual attitudes!
You want to really master that and be able to generate waves of fire and pleasure through his whole body at will!

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Section 8 Rentals in Rhode Island (0)
Finding Section 8 Rentals in Rhode Island:
According to The Poverty Institute, Rhode Island has a poverty level of more than eight percent for families. Fortunately, many families are able to make ends meet thanks to Section 8 housing vouchers. One of the challenges of this program is that many landlords do not understand how Section 8 functions. Another challenge is that many property owners are not comfortable with allowing an agency to inspect their property on a regular basis to ensure that it meets strict Section 8 rental guidelines. Fortunately, this is not the case for all landlords in Rhode Island; many landlords have discovered there are many advantages to accepting Section 8 housing vouchers. Renters may need guidance to help landlords understand the benefits of the Section 8 voucher program.
Promote the advantages:
Tenants who are holding a Rhode Island Section 8 voucher should be prepared to explain to potential landlords the benefits of the program. While some landlords may be distrustful of the Section 8 system, there are clear benefits to the program.
Regular payments:
Section 8 tenants must adhere to the program guidelines which includes paying their portion of the rent in order to continue to be part of the program. For most landlords, this means that the tenants portion of the rent as well as the Section 8 guaranteed portion can be depended on each month. Landlords must rent the property at a maximum value of what the Section 8 program allows. While this amount may be less than the typical rental amount, all or a portion of the rent will be guaranteed.
Low renter turnover:
Another advantage of the Section 8 program for landlords is low rental turnover. Most Section 8 tenants will remain in the same home for several years. In large part, this is due to the fact that there are landlords who do not wish to accept the vouchers, making it difficult to change residency. Both of these may be good selling points when meeting with potential landlords.
These are only a couple of the potential benefits for landlords who rent to tenants with Section 8 vouchers. Tenants may also be able to find landlords that are willing to accept Section 8 rental vouchers through various agencies that may provide these lists online, such as RentalAds.com. Due in large part to the high number of foreclosures that are taking place, it is easier than ever to find a good rental property. Tenants with Section 8 vouchers should be prepared to discuss the benefits of the program with potential Rhode Island landlords.


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Namens het Internationale IASPM bestuur wil ik jullie wijzen op de call for nominations voor de IASPM Book Prize 2011, zie het bericht hieronder:
Dear IASPM members,
A public award will be given by IASPM for two outstanding *first*
books by a single author on popular music, one in English, the other
in any other language, at the 2011 Grahamstown IASPM conference.
Nominations are invited from IASPM members of books they consider to
be possible contenders for such an award. Authors nominated should
preferably already be members of IASPM, or should become members of
IASPM after being nominated, in order to be eligible. The nominations
should be sent at this stage to the chair of the Book Prize committee
Antti-Ville Kärjä (email@example.com) by 11 April 2011 at the latest. When
nominating a book, please provide the following details:
– Author, nationality
– Bibliographical information, including language and page count of
the book nominated
– Confirmation of IASPM membership, including branch
Authors may either self-nominate, or other members may nominate
authors and books they regard worth considering for the award. Please
let me reiterate the criteria for eligibility: a single author, a
member of IASPM, her/his first book (in any language).
Books nominated must have been already published and be on the market
since January 1st 2009, until December 31st 2010, and a copy of the
book must be sent by the publisher or the author to each member of the
judging panels (to be announced later), before April 30th 2011.
With best wishes,
Antti-Ville Kärjä


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Here is your essay on land reforms in India!
Land reforms aim at redistributing ownership holding from the viewpoint of social justice, and reorganizing operational holdings from the view point of optimum utilisation of land. These aims at providing security of tenure, fixation of rents, conferment of ownership, etc..
The entire concept of land reforms aims at the abolition of intermediaries and bringing the actual cultivator in direct contact with the state. The scope of land reforms, therefore, includes: (i) abolition of intermediaries, (ii) tenancy reforms, i.e., regulation of rent, security of tenure for tenants and conferment of ownership on them; (iii) ceiling on land holdings and distribution of surplus land to landless agricultural labourers and small farmers; (iv) agrarian reorganisation including consolidation of holdings and prevention of sub-division and fragmentation; (v) organization of co-operative farms; and (vi) improvement in the system of record keeping.
Due to Zamindari Abolition, about 30 lakh tenants and share croppers acquired ownership rights over a total cultivated area of 25 lakh hectares throughout the country. Further, it led to the abolition of about 260,000 Zamindars and intermediaries and acquisition of large amount of forested, barren and waste land by the Government. It also led to the emergence of a middle class of peasantry which is playing a pivotal role in agricultural development.
Land reforms in India had envisaged that beyond a certain specified limit, all lands belonging to the landlords would be taken over by the State and allotted to small proprietors to make their holdings economic or to landless laborers to meet their demand for land. Ceiling on landholdings is, therefore, an effective measure for redistribution of land and achieving the goal of social justice.
For proper implementation of land reforms, there is a need to modernize the system of keeping revenue records. In the 7th Five Year Plan the emphasis has been given on scientific survey of unsurveyed land, register the name of tenant and share cropper in land records, strengthen the revenue system at the lowest level, and provide training facility to revenue officials to improve their efficiency.
In-fact, record number of legislations has been enacted in the country for land reforms after independence. But due to socio-economic complexities, loopholes in the land reforms laws, laxity in implementation, and political and legal interferences these land reforms have not been able to meet the desired success.


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We would like to invite you to participate in one of our many ministries. Our growing community has opportunities for involvement in many areas. Noted ministries do require training, which is offered on regular intervals. Volunteers are assigned on a rotating schedule and a weekly commitment is not necessary. Please prayerfully consider joining us in serving our community.
For a Complete List of Forms pertaining to our ministries, please see our FORMS PAGE HERE.
Questions? Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
Prayer Service on the Land
To build community and encourage people to utilize our future church property, ministry groups and community members are welcome to host prayer services and events at the 1221 Yates Store Road property.
Our Priest or Deacon may be able to attend the service. Please ask if they are available to assist or you can have a simple gathering for prayer if they are not available. There is a Statue of Mary, the Stations of the Cross, ample parking, shade, seating, and beautiful surroundings. A port-a-potty is available upon request, depending on size and expected length of prayer service.
If your ministry or other Mother Teresa group would like to schedule an event, please contact Judy Adkins at firstname.lastname@example.com to schedule it.
Thank you for your commitment to our community and organizing an event on this beautiful piece of property that will someday be our future church site!
Faith Formation
|Elementary Faith Formation
Provide instruction in the theological fundamentals of our faith in an age appropriate setting. Classes for K – 5th grade meet Sundays, September – May.
|Youth Group Teens
meet regularly to strengthen our youth community and serve our parish and local area.
Grades 6 – 12 are welcome.
|Adult Faith Formation
Adult faith formation opportunities are available.
More info »
Altar Flower Arrangements
Arrange the flowers for the Altar on Sunday and Holiday Masses. This is a great ministry for anyone who likes to be creative. One needs to spend 2-3 hours per week to purchase the flowers and make the arrangements. How often: 2-4 times a month.
Altar Linen Ministry
Assist with the care of the altar linens used for the Mass.
Altar Server
Assist the Priest at Mass. Must be at least 10 years old.
Children's Choir
The choir welcomes youth ages 4 through 8th grade and sings four times a year during Mass. Rehearsals are required but allow for flexibility.
Rehearsals are Monday nights from 6:15 to 7 PM in the St. Michael choir room beginning September 11. Email Gioia (Joy-a) Bliss or call 919-337-5279
Assist with communications, website, social media, and graphic design.
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Children's Liturgy of the Word
A program for Pre K – 3rd grade. Children are dismissed during the Liturgy of the Word to receive age appropriate instruction revolving around the weekly readings. Parental involvement is required. More info »
Lead the congregation in song during Mass. Weekly rehearsals are required. Must be at least 14 years old. Singers and instrumentalists are welcome.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Administer the Holy Eucharist during Mass. Must be a confirmed Catholic in good standing. Training is required along with commissioning every 5 years.
Food Services
Many of our cultural celebrations and social activities include food and fellowship. This ministry supports other ministries by setting up and serving for events throughout the year.
Usher and Greeter duties include seating, facilitating the weekly collection, distributing the bulletins, and assisting in emergency situations.
Information Table
Assist fellow parishioners by responding to inquiries, solution requests, and guiding new parishioners as needed. Accept altar flower requests & Mass Intentions.
Proclaim the scripture during Mass. Must be a confirmed Catholic in good standing. Training is required.
Proclaim the scripture during Mass. Must be a confirmed Catholic in good standing. Training is required.
Rosary Prayer
Group Join in saying the rosary every Sunday after the 8:45 AM Mass. Sponsored by the Legion of Mary.
Mercy Council
- Discern the needs of our society through prayer, discussion, dialogue, and education
- Implement programs that affect people most in need
- Educate our parish community about the guiding principles of Catholic Social Teaching and connect those principles to action
- Form ourselves and our parish in understanding our Gospel call to love and mercy
Social Justice Opportunities
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i. Choice of Law; Venue; Jury Trial Waiver; Costs of Enforcement. The Parties expressly agree that all the terms and provisions hereof shall be construed under federal copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws, rules and regulations (as applicable), together with the internal laws of Washington, DC without regard such state's conflict of laws or choice of law rules and principles. Each of the Parties hereby irrevocably consents that any action or proceeding relating to this Agreement shall be brought, at the option of the party instituting the action or proceeding, in any state or federal court of general jurisdiction in Washington, DC. Each of the parties waives any objection that it may have to the conduct of any action or proceeding in any such court based on improper venue or forum non conveniens, waives personal service of any and all process upon it, and consents that all service of process may be made by mail or courier service directed to it at the address set forth herein and that service so made shall be deemed to be completed upon the earlier of actual receipt or five (5) days after the same shall have been posted. Nothing contained in this Section 7(i) shall affect the right of any Party hereto to serve legal process in any other manner permitted by law. In any action or proceeding commenced in connection with this Agreement each Party hereby expressly and IRREVOCABLY WAIVES THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. The prevailing party in any action to enforce this Agreement shall be entitled to recover costs and expenses including, without limitation, attorneys' fees.


text: 1st Nov 09:46 Facebook appears to be gearing up to launch a Chinese language site as it registers a local web address in the country, which has the second largest internet market in the world with 162m users. The social networking site already has more than 100,000 members in its English-language service for the Chinese market, along with alumni groups for universities including Peking and Fudan. Facebook.cn has been registered by the US-based company, according to search results on government-backed China Internet Network Information Centre's website. The domain name Facebook.com.cn also has been registered to an individual working at a local internet service provider, but the web address redirects to Facebook's main Facebook.com page. The ".cn" suffix is commonly used for Chinese domain names. Social networking sites are very popular in China and its internet market is second only in size to the US. The move to register Facebook.cn could also be aimed at avoiding the copyright issues that Google has come up against. Google has had problems consolidating its trademark globally because of gmail.cn, which has been registered by a firm called ISM Technologies. The name is very close to Google's email service, www.gmail.com, and the colours in the two logos are also very similar. Last month Microsoft invested $240m (£117m) in Facebook, putting a value of $15bn on the site. No responsibility can be taken for the content of external Internet sites. print this article Return to marketing news headlinesView Marketing News ArchiveShare with: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn


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Samsung to support Google TV
Samsung Google TVs coming
Google TV is cool and when it was first announced I was really looking forward to getting it on my set with the Logitech Revue box so I could watching Hulu and online shows from networks. After the device launched, all of the major networks and Hulu blocked users of Google TV from being able to access any of their online content making the Google TV service much less appealing. At launch, the only TVs to support Google TV were from Sony.
Sometime next year that will change. Samsung will be making an announcement in January that it will support Google TV. The specifics of their plans are unknown, but with January being CES time, we will most likely hear then what will happen with Samsung and Google TV. I would be surprised if there aren't some Samsung TVs supporting the service on hand at CES.
Samsung says that it is open to using Intel chips inside the sets. I am sure Intel will land the deal. Google TV and online access on TVs is the way many TV makers are combating falling prices in the market and trying to woo users to their sets. Price competition in the market is very competitive with many consumers viewing TVs as a commodity and buying on price more than brand. If Google TV is blocked by more major services, it will be useless to many.
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Dr. Frank J DeFeis, Central Veterinary Associates' Senior Vice President and Director of Oncology, Acupuncture and Homeopathic Medicine, has achieved certification in veterinary acupuncture from the Chi Institute in Reddick, Florida. This certification allows him to perform acupuncture on small animals, including exotics.
Dr. DeFeis specializes in companion animals with a special interest in internal medicine. A 1990 graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts, he performed internships in Oklahoma and Canada. He is currently working on his certification to practice herbology and towards his Master's degree in Chinese medicine.
He has been with Central Veterinary Associates for the past 20 years. He is also a member of American Animal Hospital Association and the Long Island Veterinary Medical Association.
Acupuncture for animals is one of the safest therapies available when administered by a veterinarian, according to the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. It is administered to animals for the treatment of musculoskeletal problems such as arthritis, skin problems, nervous disorders, reproductive disorders, respiratory problems, poor immunity and heart and kidney disease, among others.
Unlike traditional medicines which only mask the problems, acupuncture can be used as either diagnosis or treatment. Side effects are rare, and the body is allowed to heal naturally through the release of chemicals already secreted in the body, thereby eliminating the need for any additional over-the-counter medications.


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Introducing coin counting machines at local bank branches helps foster a level of convenience that keeps these organizations running smoothly in an unpredictable industry.
Financial institutions in the U.S. can benefit from rethinking their approach to delivering quality customer service. According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, many banks have taken major steps toward focusing on providing innovative mobile solutions. The newspaper cited data from SNL Financial that said these trends have resulted in 1,487 branch closings throughout the country in the past year alone. The number of brick-and-mortar banks in the U.S. has actually experienced a slow decline since 2009, largely due to the negative effects of the Great Recession.
Keep branches open with varied services
Even though mobile tools offer an unprecedented level of convenience, not every financial institution can afford to abandon its physical presence in cities and neighborhoods. Elizabeth Whalen, a contributing author for the industry publication BankNews, said there are still plenty of opportunities for banks to revive their branches. The most effective solution, she explained, is to focus on customer service and relationship building. Whalen said many community organizations have experienced relative success despite the challenges presented from the recent mediocre performance of the economy. She argued that the common theme holding these institutions together is flexibility.
When banks are able to offer quality customer service at the personal level, they may ultimately be more attuned to various preferences and needs. For example, if branch visitors appreciate the ability to access both in-person consultations but also wish to access a way to easily convert the change they have saved up in jars into cash, self-service coin counting machines are an effective solution. Variety is often a fundamental element of flexibility in the financial industry. The more services a bank branch provides, the more likely it is the institution will be able to retain customers, no matter what goes on in the economy.
Closing branches doesn't have to be the first line of defense when business is struggling. Even as Americans become increasingly interested in the convenience of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, many people still appreciate the ability to visit a bank for specific purposes. A self-service coin counting machine is a great way for financial institutions to get more people through the door to experience the high level of personalized service available.
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30 May 2012
Restaurant day in Helsinki
A week ago on saturday Komitu held a pop-up restaurant in Helsinki to bring cambodian delicacies to taste. A lot of friends showed up and passers-by stopped to have a tasty meal or a refreshing smoothie with cambodian music to complete the experience. Both of the main dishes and smoothie choises were sold out before five and after the expenses some money was left to donate for the youth center project. The most important of course was that food and weather were good and we all had a wonderful Restaurant Day!
Lähettänyt Tuuli klo 12:38 PM 0 kommenttia
KKYC Construction Crew
From left: Phal (site implementation), Inari, Mom the II, Mom, Narin (site manager), Save, Na, Chaet, Pollaa, Peter (contractor), Sreng (site supervisor) and the Kids.
Missing from the picture: Van, Saa, Mie, Cheth
Komitu Architects proudly presents: KKYC Construction Crew!
To be accurate, the picture was taken on Monday this week (just before two people were picked up by scooter from their homes from a post-salary-day-sabbatical-leave). During the past few days our crew has expanded by 1-2 people each day – Thanks to the people, we are now progressing on gear 5! By a quick look to the site today, there are 6 men plus the site managers Pol and Sreng, and three women. We have now been able to form two teams:
- The bamboo team (the ladies) is in the middle of oiling the ready made bamboo beams and columns with a certain kind of vegetable oil.
- The concrete team (men) will continue with the footings work a few more days before starting the ground beam casting.
Lähettänyt Siksok klo 12:30 PM 0 kommenttia
Beautiful floor tiles in the corner of streets 163 and 104
On our way home from the site we spotted very beautiful floor tiles in a shop in the corner of streets 163 and 104. Unfortunately the shop was closed so we couldn't go inside to ask about the prices.
Those of you reading the blog and living in Phnom Penh - do you know some other shops that are selling these kind of "vintage-looking" tiles? Please send us email or comment in the KKYC facebook-page!
Lähettänyt inari klo 12:18 PM 5 kommenttia
22 May 2012
Day 5 on site
The foundation work is proceeding slowly so not much news to tell. However, here are some photos from one working day on the site for you to get an idea what's going on.
Lähettänyt inari klo 4:54 PM 0 kommenttia
20 May 2012
Back in Phnom Penh!
Sisko and Inari arrived to Phnom Penh last Wednesday. The construction of the center is going way slower than estimated; mostly because of daily rain and the challenging starting point. We will have to work hard and smart to keep up with the schedule to get the center's roof up before the heaviest rains in August, September and October. Luckily there will be more workers coming on site on Monday and we will be able to start working in teams which hopefully makes the work more pleasant and fun and also helps us to proceed in a faster pace.
Lähettänyt inari klo 6:27 PM 0 kommenttia
04 May 2012
Farewell / start up party
Just as we were getting ready to go back home to Finland with Tuuli, the site was getting ready for the actual construction work so we decided to have a party in Kouk Khleang to bring together the workers, community members and future users of the youth center. We handed out flyers and brought the scale model on site so people would be better informed of what was actually happening in their neighborhood. We had a great time eating, drinking and dancing. Thank you everyone who has been a part of this amazing experience so far and also to everyone who will continue to take part in the future!
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Sometimes, RTV silicone sealer simplifies jobs for us. Other times, it complicates our work. This month, I'll highlight ways to ease the use of "gasket goo" every day.
Years ago, I associated RTV (room temperature vulcanizing) sealer with domestic powerplants. Traditional gaskets were mainstays of import engines. Eventually, however, RTV became as common on popular import engines as on the domestics. Out in the bays, meanwhile, this sealer has been a mixed blessing. For instance, you can dispense it easily from a tube or cartridge. It works well in various applications throughout the entire powertrain. When you use the correct dispensing tip, you can create neat, fine gaskets with RTV.
However, removing old RTV may be a tedious, time-consuming task. (Recent experiences cleaning Nissan and Toyota timing covers reminded me of this challenge.) Furthermore, you must apply the new RTV carefully to succeed on the first attempt—without creating other problems. Because cleanup before application is the foundation of a good resealing job, I'll review some RTV removal methods.
First, clean, dry mating surfaces is the most important factor to making an effective RTV gasket of any kind. This is obvious to some technicians but certainly not to all of them. I began using RTV in the 1970s. Since then, I've seen guys gamble and still manage to reseal parts under fairly sloppy conditions. But getting away with careless procedures once doesn't mean you'll get away with it every time. There's no substitute for clean, dry sealing surfaces. Sometimes, the biggest challenge here may be waiting for fluids to stop dripping down onto the sealing surfaces that require RTV. Hopefully, you can work on another vehicle while this "drip off" occurs.
Next, a recurring leak isn't the only risk posed by slipshod preparation. Fragments of dried RTV sealer don't dissolve in coolant, oil or transmission fluid. Instead, this debris may float along, eventually clogging a passage or screen somewhere. The consequences of the clogging could be very costly. Ultimately, the smartest, cheapest approach is to spend whatever time is required to remove all traces of old RTV sealer. I believe the job's labor charge should reflect the time required for proper prep; after all, it's not your fault that a traditional gasket isn't available for certain applications.
While I'm on the topic of stray pieces of RTV, remember this: Always use the minimum amount of RTV sealer possible when reassembling parts. Less is more—more likely to seal up without serious consequences. For example, applying too much sealer could allow it to ooze into a nearby passage or port, clogging it. Or, excessive RTV could flow into a blind bolt hole. Then, when you thread the bolt back into that hole, there may not be enough room for both the bolt and the sealer. When you torque that bolt, the casting cracks!
Don't make sealer stripping more difficult than it already is. For example, a parts washer basin may be the most practical place to contain the mess of presoaking and then stripping off old RTV. Some technicians—myself included—prefer spraying old RTV with common carburetor cleaner first. It seems to loosen old sealer better than brake cleaner does. Plus, carb spray doesn't harm the typical part that you're cleaning.
There's another big advantage to working in the parts washer: You can use it to flush the work area while you're removing old RTV. Constant flushing is invaluable because it continually cleans and lubricates the work. For instance, an industrial type of Scotch-Brite hand pad effectively removes RTV without harming the part's sealing surface. But the approach works so much better when you're constantly flowing parts cleaner onto that pad. (This version of Scotch-Brite usually is a reddish-brown, coarse-looking pad. It's also available in discs for use with power tools.)
At some shops, proper procedure also requires brushing off the part one last time with a robust parts-cleaning brush—while the cleaning solvent flushes the part. Then there's a final rinse with brake cleaner. For the sake of argument, suppose these steps add 15 to 20 minutes to the entire repair job. Experience has shown that this time may be the cheapest insurance against recurring leaks or a damaged engine.
Sure, some guys attack old RTV sealer with steel wool or a variety of abrasives such as sandpaper, crocus cloth, etc. But these products create a twofold risk: They may damage the sealing surface, and abrasives usually leave a residue on the part that's difficult to clean off. You don't want fine sanding material traveling through an engine or transmission, do you?
Lastly, always use common scrapers (including those that hold a razor blade) cautiously when stripping off old RTV. Here again, gouging a sealing surface may be easier than you realize—especially when you're scraping quickly and vigorously. Some of my buddies taught me to hold the scraping tool nearly perpendicular (almost at a right angle) to the sealing surface, then peel off the old RTV by patiently dragging the scraper along the surface.
Next, consider using BAHCO's little paint scraper, tool No. 625. This compact, maneuverable tool may fit where common scrapers do not. It features a replaceable, triangular blade and an ergonomic handle. The tech who recommended the BAHCO tool said that pulling the scraper toward one's self felt more comfortable and controllable than pushing a traditional scraper in the opposite direction. After using this mini scraper, I agree with him.
Don't overlook practical cleaning devices that mount on the popular Roloc power tool adapter from 3M. First of all, you can put a disc-shaped Scotch-Brite pad on a Roloc adapter. Used cautiously, this "powered" piece of Scotch-Brite cleans well without harming the sealing surface. Another cool accessory for a Roloc adapter is the 3M bristle disc. The long, rubbery bristles on this accessory also remove old RTV neatly and safely. The bristle disc has been particularly helpful when cleaning old RTV from uneven or irregular surfaces.
Okay, let's go back to the engine itself before I begin wrapping up this column. Once you've removed the parts that the repair required, many engines have openings that are unavoidably vulnerable to debris such as old RTV sealer—not to mention a socket or two. Play it safe and cover these openings with masking tape and/or shop towels before proceeding with the job.
No doubt we could swap stories about fixes as well as mistakes made with RTV silicone sealer. But for now, I hope these tips are helpful. Keep warm and I'll look for you next month.


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Featured Poet: Cori A. Winrock
Eyewear is very pleased to welcome American poet Cori A. Winrock (pictured) this Friday. Winrock is a graduate of Cornell University's MFA program. She was selected as editor's choice for Mid-American Review's James Wright Poetry Award and as a finalist for The National Poetry Review's Annie Finch Prize. Her poems have appeared in (or are waiting in the wings of) Denver Quarterly, Indiana Review, The American Poetry Journal, Shenandoah, Pool & others.
Her first manuscript, Anti-Portrait at Flashpoint, was a finalist for the 2010 Academy of American Poets' Walt Whitman Award. This past spring she was the Emerging Writer Fellow at Kingston University in London, where I was pleased to hear her read from her deeply intelligent, witty and innovative work.
Dear Exterior, or the opposite of factory is museum
An inverse. A bright white déjà vu:
a hand inside a head unraveling the public
memory. Step into the same freezing
corridor brimming with preservation
lines of object and meant-to-be-
seen. Here they are moving
statues, filled with quick-
silver, pressed in and around—the day
shift: apiary of us women in antistatic
coats, dipping our stove-hands into the chill
& circuitry; electro-chiseled humming
as we sip from the assembling
track. There are other blank expressions hovered
and hovering in midair, an un-buzzing buttoned
up by each particle of dust & plaster.
This statuary insists it is inventor. Marble turning
to us with one and another spectacle-
eye: the carve & sway of the in-industrial.
I touch the real stone-handed woman I
cannot unpeel the years
of these faces. Dearests, we stretch
across geminate hallways: a shriveled
parts-river graying into the relics-
basement. Still, even
in the thud of a recession
the archive swells—cell by cell
honeying us back to a self.
poem by Cori A. Winrock. First appeared in Caketrain, Issue 6.


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For millions of small businesses across the United States, it's getting close to the most wonderful time of the year: Small Business Saturday! Small Business Saturday is a way for consumers to usher in the busy holiday shopping season and make an impact in their community by supporting independently owned businesses.
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program has helped entrepreneurs across the U.S. create jobs and economic opportunity by providing them with greater access to education, financial capital and business support services. This program is launching in Iowa this year, so we're sending along information to our Targeted Small Businesses so you can learn more about it and apply if interested!
EntreFEST is back and nominations for breakout session presenters are now underway!
New event this March hopes to bring together economic development partners in a tri-state region.
Are you running your business like your lack-luster relationships? Maybe it's time to face up to your fears and complexities and start giving your customers some real love. Make this Valentine's Day and this year a time when you show your best love yet! Here are a few things to consider when courting your customers.
Des Moines and the Cedar Valley will again host the Venture School program early next year. Venture School is an exciting, yet intensive, program created to accelerate the startup process while increasing chance for success.
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Hi all. As you may know already, I'm organizing Orangeville's first ever poetry festival: THE DAY OF THE POETS, happening on Saturday, May 5th from 11 am-4 pm in downtown Orangeville. 20 poets will be doing readings at four venues, plus there will be window poetry, and also random acts of poetry committed by poets on the sidewalks of Broadway.
At this point in the process, I am in need of volunteers who can commit to helping out in different ways at the festival on that day. Please let me know if you are able to help make this festival a great one.
We're also looking for more sponsors to financially help the festival operate at its best. $100 gets your logo (or your name) on all posters, programs and media materials. Perhaps you know of someone who would be happy to support a poetry festival? Please let them know that we're in need.
I'm attaching the current poster for your dining and dancing pleasure. Contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com for questions and/or to volunteer, etc.. Cheers!
Friday, March 9, 2018
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Planning all sorts of things
As you might have noticed, the updates are currently lacking. I am writing small articles and I tend to skip a few days for the last few weeks. Why is really simple, last week was an important event for school and the day this article comes online I have an important test. After that I have time to blog and I have some lovely things planned. Above you can see a sneak peek with what I have planned to have on my blog soon. I am also going to start writing in advance because I will be leaving in a few weeks on vacation and I still want to have daily articles. Above you can see eBay earrings, a galaxy cap, 3 lipsticks in a wood tube, 2 P2 nailpolishes that are caring, a perfume from spirit. And then you can see a Pandora bead for an essence bracelet, I also ordered the bracelet to match. And I am going to show you all the difference between the normal Pandora collection and the Essence collection. Also I am planning to show you how I pack for vacation, what my must haves are and of coarse much more.
So sorry, for the lack of updates. But I will be getting back on track soon!
But not for me
A lot of people make a blog because they want to get free stuff and lots of money. They expect that bloggers make loads of cash, and yes...some bloggers do. Recently I had some people asking me in real life and in emails if I make loads of money. And today I am going to tell you all about how I make money and some interesting facts. So do read more.
I found it!
Tumblr and other image sites are overflown with pictures of the above legging. It is pretty in a simple way and it just looks great. But most people had no idea where to get it and I felt the same way. I think this looks great with a nice top or big shirt, and really defines your workout outfit. So I set out my search, and click read more for the link and info.
The arrow tattoo
As I am writing this I lost 6.5 kilos or 14.3 pounds, a small step but closer to where I want to be. The girls who have been reading my blog for a longer time know that loosing weight is really hard for me, I can do everything perfect and still see no progress. But yeah, at the moment I feel like I am getting there, and I always said the moment I reach my goal I will get a tattoo. And I finally decided what, an arrow tattoo! Why is really simple, an arrow needs to be pulled backwards to be shot. And I surely think the past four years I was pulled back a lot to almost breaking point. And now I see that I will be 'shooting' towards my goal and what I work for. So yeah, it might be a bit soppy or strange, but I really love the idea. Click read more for my inspirational pictures!
Powder compact
I am a big fan of the Alverde concealer stick and I am almost using that daily. So when my powder hit pan I set out to find a new powder. I decided to give the alverde powder a go because the shade looked about right. I am personally not a fan of the green shade that they use for their packages, but I decided to pick it up anyways. If you want to know what I think, read more!
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[All karma bracelets]
Karma braceletCurrently the karma bracelets seem to be popping up everywhere. I found a few bloggers who rock them, yet they bought them at their local jewelry store. And so I set out to find myself a bracelet like that, but somehow those bracelets do not seem to be sold where I live. Then I decided to check one of my favorite online stores Time for Watching. I am always pleased with their packages so I was really happy to find these bracelets.
With my birthday coming up in two weeks I am hinting my parents to buy me a bracelet. I really love how these look stacked together with different bracelets or with a watch. I am sure they will match many styles and they also seem very nice to wear daily. But I can not decide on a favorite, I wear all kinds of jewelry so I do not feel the need to match with excising pieces. I love the variation in styles but somehow I am stuck on picking a favorite, I narrowed them down to 6 xs bracelets because I prefer those over the bigger ones. So my stylish readers, what bracelet is your favorite? Leave it down bellow in the comments!
And other things
I always been a budget girl, some eBay jewelry and some old things that I got from my Gran. My first expensive jewelry was for my 18th birthday, a ring that was marked down from €150 to €40 and I really loved that ring. That was the moment to sparked my more expensive jewelry collection. I decided to ask for every celebrating a piece of jewelry instead of a few more small gifts. I personally feel that those things can be kept forever and they remind me of the day that I got it.....read more
Crop tops are something that I adore but personally do not wear. But my opinion got slightly swayed when I found these cute versions online. While my belly is not thin, I still think these tops would fit in my wardrobe seamlessly because they can also be worn with a tank top underneath. They have the most adorable print I have seen and I am a big fan. Also did I mention this seller here sells them for only $8.99. There are four variations, and some are double sided. The bunny top is my favorite, do tell me yours down in the comments
I hear you thinking, what is prepping? Meal prepping is preparing food in advance, so you know that you are eating what you want to eat. Also I personally feel like it saves time and money. Me, I prep for 2 or 3 days and mostly make breakfast or lunch. There are so many idea's and so much inspiration so I decided to list my tips and give you some images for inspiration. So read more!
What is on my must-have-list
At home I have a little room with my computer and school stuff, I lovingly call it my office. My office also has a little vanity and a big cabinet with my schoolbooks and jewelry. All in all it is slowly coming together to the room that I want it to be. But still it is not finished, the wallpaper is a horrible white stained with yellow shade and I have a cluster of picture frames and a crooked shelve. To be honest, I am sick of it. So soon I am going to have a office make-over. The walls are going to become white with one accent wall and I am going to hang new shelves and painting. When looking online for inspiration I found a lot, so read more to hear more about the above images.
What the hell is schrunden?
I actually have no idea what schrunden means, my German is limited but I do not mind. I recently bought a product that I had not seen before. It is made to soften feet and hydrate them. It has urea and shea butter. And the best thing, the reason why I bought this. It is a foam.
Summer edition!
With the days getting warmer I decided to make an summer wishlist. Now some of these things will not fit me but I am pretty sure that many girls will fit the top and bikini so I included them. I personally really like the cap and I ordered my own version. For the bag I am still debating if I want the peachy pink or the neon pink.
Neon Aztec stickers!
Recently I received a pack with neon nail stickers from bornprettystore and to be honest I was not sure how to use these. I did not want a full hand with pattern nails but I wanted to incorporate it in a classy way. I wanted to it catch attention without being to overpowering. So above is a little sneakpeek with some yellow but I also used pink and green. To read more about these stickers, click read more!
Hand-painted shoesRecently I came in contact with a lovely girl called evieefjuh, she sells unique shoes at her facebook called Sistershoe. These shoes are hand-painted and made to perfection. I really wanted a pair of galaxy sneakers and she made my dream come true, the shoes where more detailed then I expected and I am really sold. Read more for more pictures and information.
Mermaid's Green
Recently I spotted a new thing in the Manhattan stand at my favorite German drugstore. It where 5 colors of cream eye shadow. Sadly enough I am a poor blogger and I could only pick up one color because my budget would not allow more. They had next to the shade that I picked also pink, silver, cream and brown. I did swatch them in the store to check them out, I personally feel that every shade was stunning and I had a hard time picking one. The pink, silver and cream where perfect subtle shades for highlighting or accents. The brown shade had a lot of color and would perfect for daily wear. Yet I picked the green one because it made a reference to mermaids. Read more for more pictures and a look.
Spam away!
Today an other little article to spam your blog, it has been a while since I last did this. I also want to spam a blog that I really love, Fit with Marit. It is a lovely blog by an amazing girl. She is one of the healthiest and most fun people that I know. She is inspiring and kind. So do check out her blog Fit with Marit
Also leave your blog in the comments and tell me why I should check out your blog!
10-5 Los Angeles blond
I always need to touch up my roots because I have very light hair and my original color is a lot darker. I always use box dyes and I have a few brands that I adore. Syoss is a brand that is not usually on my list. But when I saw the 'world stylists selection' I had to try this out. I picked up LA blond, a shade that is more cool toned and that should match my own color. What to know more and see the result, read more!
Street art
I never really understood the idea of a deo bodyspray. I always felt that deodorant was for under your pit and it would function to keep the sweaty scent away. But recently I have been seeing the function of a deo-body spray. With the hot weather I have been having this in my bag and I am sold. Want to know more about this, read more!
And needing your help!
For this summer, I am debating on starting a project. Something motivating or something creative. But I am not sure on what project to start, I have a load of idea's but I want to do something that people like and would like to join perhaps. I have a few idea's and I would love your opinion about it. So it would be amazing if you left a comment with what project has your preference.
Health related
- Project healthy foods
My breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks are all healthy. I really like variation and I love trying out new food. I was debating on a project healthy food where I share pictures or video's with all my food.
- Project good posture
Good posture can make you look skinnier, and I think a lot of people have bad posture now a days. My posture is horrible and I have been trying to improve it. I have a load of tips and tricks and I do think it would be a really helpful and motivating project.
Fashion related
- Draw my style
I actually drew a lot a few years ago, and somehow I lost that passion overtime. I was debating on perhaps drawing my own outfits, but also the outfits from smaller bloggers that have amazing style. I would render everything in digital style. I use some of my old art from 2010 in the image above to give you an idea how the drawing would look.
Beauty related
- Theme challenges.
There are a lot of theme challenges out there, I was debating on making my own and having you guys join in. And I would feature my favorites every week.
Floral nail art
Recently I have been rocking peony flowers on my nails and I got a lot of questions in real life about how I did it. Also a lot of people grabbed my hands and went "O my god, I love it! I bet you did ages applying that!" and I also heard a few "I bet that manicure was expensive" But truth to be told, I used a nail sticker for it that was really decent priced. I think these stickers are amazing for daily wear or special occasions. So read more for the how, what and where. I did two different manicures with these, so do read more!
MUA - 14 - Bare
I am a girl who prefers pink lips or red lips and at times I tend to go for a tad more sassy purple lip. But since recently we have a MUA display in our local store so I really wanted to try something. Because I am trying not to buy so much nail polish I went for a lipstick. I did not swatch it in the store because I wanted to be surprised but I did notice that Bare was one of the nude shades that would perhaps fit my skin tone. I do not have many nudes, my favorites are this limited edition catrice lipstick and this baby G, eBay lipstick. But I personally felt like I had no really amazing nude. So I went Bare with this lipstick called bare.
I am in love!
With my birthday coming up, I have been collecting jewelry and clothing and shoes and and and...to much. I picked a few of my favorite things and I still debating on what to order. Most things are from the sale, so they are also very decent priced. On the top left we have Fashionology Silver Moon earrings they are marked down from €28.17 to €16.19, these look amazing for the second ear hole. Then we have a statement pair bellow From Kenneth-Jay-Lane marked down from €42.25 to €30.98 they are bright orange with a pop of teal. They look amazing, also size wise they are perfect! Then the bright pink lunchbox is from HappyJackson not marked down but only €8.45, not much to say about this...it is just perfect! Above that are two Maybelline color tattoos they are only €7.03 online and I really love the purple. I am not really sure on the black but I think it would be really nice. Then last but not least, my favorite. The Rock Candy by Zigi loafers in mint. I mean look at them! They are marked down from €42.25 to €28.17
So what do you all think about these goodies?
Hello June!
Sadly I am 3 days late with this article, but I had an important test on school and I decided that needed to come first. I do hope you all, do not mind that this article is a tad later. I had a load of fun picking my favorites for this month, I had very little time to think what I wanted to include because I really used some things this last month. So read more to see my favorites and hear where to get it.
Black Shatter and Neon colors
While some people might argue that crackle is a passed thing, I would like the say that I just love it for the summer! I recently picked up a bottle of OPI shatter because I wanted to see how this polish would stay compared to my cheaper polishes. I picked up the shade black shatter, it is from the Katy Perry Collection if I am correct, this shatter actually dries up matte what the picture not really shows. But yeah, read more to see my mix with neon and OPI black shatter.
Watching - Work-out - Preparing
My three things from this week where watching soccer on Saturday. The Dutch where playing so as a real patriotic person I needed to watch. Or should I say I had it playing while I was working on my blog, it is really nice to type away and watch soccer while you at it.
Then we have work-out, lately I have been wearing my HRM while working out again. I did a lot of nice Zumba workouts. While I normally go for long workouts that last 2 hours I decided to calm down a bit and go for 40-55 minutes. Also I might like taking sport selfies a bit to much, I am trying to keep my instagram selfies at a minimal.
And last is preparing, you might be wondering preparing for what...Well, my birthday is in a month or a bit over a month. The sixth of July I will be turning the big 25. And I am slowly piecing together my outfit, I am set on colors already but I am not really sure what I want to wear. I decided that I wanted pastel and gold for jewelry. So I ordered the two things above from eBay. And I am debating on a black dress or a black top and legging combination. Also I need to pick out some new sandals to wear that day. So I know I want pastel and gold jewelry and black clothing. But the complete outfit is nowhere near finished.
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Breaking Through the "Radio Silence"
Have you ever carried a secret that became an increasingly heavy burden? The irony is that secrecy often keeps those battling mental illness from finding the relief they so desperately need. Reporter Kevin Patrick discovered that truth when he began having panic attacks in the midst of an otherwise successful career. He would have never guessed that a highly respected colleague he was working alongside was living in a parallel existence that both would only learn about much later.


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Yemeni women have taken to the streets on the outskirts of the capital against Saudi Arabia's invasion of their country.
Demonstrators expressed support for the army and Ansarullah forces who are defending Yemen against aggressors, press tv reported.
Nearly a dozen civilians have lost their lives when Saudi aircraft carried out an airstrike against a residential neighborhood in Yemen's Southwestern province of Ta'izz, Arabic-language al-Masirah television network reported.
Ten civilians were killed on Saturday afternoon, when Saudi warplanes struck a house in the Red Sea port city of Mukha, South of Sana'a.
Saudi Arabia has been striking Yemen since March 2015 to restore power to fugitive president Mansour Hadi, a close ally of Riyadh. The Saudi-led aggression has so far killed at least 13,100 Yemenis, including hundreds of women and children.
Despite Riyadh's claims that it is bombing the positions of the Ansarullah fighters, Saudi bombers are flattening residential areas and civilian infrastructures.
According to several reports, the Saudi-led air campaign against Yemen has drove the impoverished country towards humanitarian disaster.


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'Whig and Tory Scratch and Bite', by Aaron Hill
Whig and Tory scratch and bite,
Just as hungry dogs we see:
Toss a bone 'twixt two, they fight,
Throw a couple, they agree.
Tribal party politics are three-hundred years old in Britain. So is the fashion for satire which aspires to rise above it all. The British people have been dealing with political parties since the 1670s. It was then that a faction led by the Earl of Shaftesbury tried to have Parliament pass a law to prevent Charles II's brother James from succeeding to the throne. Charles had no legitimate children so James was next in line. He was also a Catholic and Shaftesbury's supporters argued that, because of this, he would be likely to create an authoritarian form of monarchy like those in France and Spain. Their opponents named them Whigs after a Scottish group of radical Protestant insurgents who had marched on Edinburgh in 1648. They in turn began to call James's supporter Tories – a name given to bands of Irish outlaws who targeted English settlers and soldiers.
The Tories triumphed in the Exclusion Crisis (as the affair was known) and James II became king in 1685. But three years later he was overthrown in the Glorious Revolution. With James out, so were the Tories. William III became the new king, officially ruling as an equal partner with his wife Mary (James' daughter). Whigs who had opposed James ten years earlier were rewarded with offices and power. But when William was succeeded by Mary's younger sister Anne, the situation was turned on its head. Now the Tories were in. And a few years later it was all change again when George I brought the Whigs back. No wonder some wanted to be able to step outside it all. With so much depending on the whims of successive monarchs, power changed hands according to processes that most people could only dimly grasp. Court intrigue was at least as important as electoral politics. To many observers it must have seemed obvious that one of two little cliques was always in charge, and that whoever was in charge did very nicely out of it.
The speaker of Hill's poem is one of these observers – a cynic who sees party politics as a scramble for reward. The comparison of both parties to dogs is more cutting because of the implicit contrast with the elevated rhetoric of rights, duties, and patriotism which they used to described themselves. Hill's poem is having none of it, and reduces their motives to a petty squabble for the fruits of office. These motives are further belittled by likening them to dogs' bones. Only degraded people would fight over such trash. We are invited to share his opinion that party politics is a hypocritical scuffle in the gutter which we readers and the poem's speaker are all the better for not being involved in.
This is an appealing invitation. Who doesn't like to be told that they know how things really are and that they are morally superior? But as an approach to politics, it's just as much an attempt to wish away the realities of party politics as to see them clearly. First it ignores the real ideological questions that divided Whigs and Tories. Whigs, for instance, generally favoured freedom of worship for all Protestants whereas Tories wanted to preserve the privileges of the Church of England. Britain really was deeply split on these issues. Much as people like the speaker of Hill's poem might have wished it to be so, pretending that those divisions didn't exist wouldn't make them go away.
Secondly, believing that the worldly wealth which Whigs and Tories competed for was worthless dross might have been very healthy for readers' souls. But that didn't change the fact that fabulous wealth brought fabulous power in eighteenth century Britain. Power in turn begat even more wealth, and Britain became a place of fantastic inequality. That mattered. Politics might be filthy as a pig-sty, but if you're not prepared to muddy yourself a bit, expect to be ruled by pigs.


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