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World War II Army veteran and Bronze Star recipient Dean Corsa started building the room-sized train layout that would become his life’s hobby in 1946 in Alton, Ill., with an HO engine that he and his new wife, Lee, purchased in Vienna, Austria, before coming to the United States to start their family.
Today that same layout is now the last display that visitors to Iron Spike Interactive Model Train Museum in Washington see when they come for tours. Lee Corsa and her children donated it to the museum last fall in memory of Dean, who passed away in 2003.
Lee, 92, was moving to Missouri to be closer to family, and rather than see Dean’s beloved train layout torn apart and thrown away, they donated it to Iron Spike, where thousands of people each year can enjoy it as much as the family did their whole lives.
The Corsas visited Washington Dec. 26 to see the layout reassembled at Iron Spike, and couldn’t have been more pleased with the results, which include a mountain mural backdrop painted by Don Burhans, Iron Spike president.
“It’s impressive,” said Lee, who wore her Austrian jacket for the occasion. “I was on the verge of fainting . . . I haven’t seen it all lit up like this in years.”
“They did such a good job,” the Corsas’ daughter, Hazel, said. “We thought they repainted it because they cleaned it so well.”
It was Dean’s daughter, Deana, of California, who found Iron Spike through a Google search. Then her sister Hazel, who lives in Ballwin, visited the museum to inquire about donating their father’s layout. They were hopeful that the museum would be able to take maybe 10 percent of it to keep on display.
But last August when Burhans and two other volunteers visited the Corsa home, now in Wood River, Ill., and saw the layout for themselves, they knew they had to find a way to accept it all. Burhans and his wife, Claire Saucier, were set to leave on vacation the week after they agreed to accept the layout, so a team of four volunteers began the project while they were gone.
“They would go over on a Wednesday, bring back a section, and spend the week putting it back together in the room, and then they’d go back the following week and pick up some more,” said Claire Saucier. “By the end of September, they had moved it all.”
That is easier said than done.
“To move a completed train layout, you have to reverse engineer it,” Saucier explained. “You find the places that were added on and work from the outside in.”
Knowing how to build train layouts helped the volunteers in deciding the best way to take it apart. They took photographs (enough to fill seven albums) to document the original layout and use as a guide in reassembling it.
“Our guys tried to preserve it as best they could as they took it apart,” said Saucier. “Once they got the first piece, they had a vision for how it would go back together in our room, so then they knew what piece to take next and so on.”
Burhans is proud to say they used 100 percent of Corsa’s layout. In fact, they built on to it, incorporating pieces from another donation.
“I feel really good that we can do something like this,” said Burhans. “We’ve had so many people come in from around the United States and from nine countries — some people from Sweden have come back three times.
“They can’t believe what we are doing here,” he said. “We are caretakers.”
The Corsa layout is still somewhat a work in progress, as the volunteers have plans to refine it and add even more details.
“We are going to have water skiiers in here, a dam, a submarine . . . all the mountains are going to be lit up with fiber optics,” said Burhans, who had tears in his eyes as he talked with the family about the rebuilding process.
“When people come to the museum to see the trains, they are amazed by your father’s layout,” Burhans said. “They are amazed at what he did for 40 years in his basement and the only people who ever saw it then was his family. That’s what this museum is about.”
Burhans noted that the Corsa train layout doesn’t showcase typical railroads of the United States, but has a more European flair to it, a tribute to Lee’s heritage as a native of Austria.
The Corsa children aren’t sure what aspect of the layout was their father’s favorite. They imagine it would have been too hard for him to choose.
Hazel’s favorite part, however, was the original old town section that included a merry-go-round and swing set. As a little girl, her favorite part was the castle.
“There were two buttons, and when you touched these two pieces of metal, your body electrically connected the circuit, and there was a ghost in there that would make a noise and the castle would flicker like it was haunted,” she said.
She smiled as she saw the castle’s features on display today.
The Corsa layout represents many long hours and late nights put in by its volunteers, but they were all happy to do it, said Burhans.
“Our volunteers put their hearts and souls into this project,” he remarked.
‘Showing the History of Railroads’
Opened in April 2016 as a nonprofit organization, Iron Spike was designed “to honor and preserve the railroad heritage of the Midwest” and “to provide hands-on and facilitated educational opportunities for children and adults through the museum’s collections.”
In its early days, the museum was thin on completed layouts with its 10,000-square-foot showroom filled more with dreams and visions than actual running trains. Today that is no longer the case.
The main showroom features 15,000 feet of N scale trains running on a top tier and O scale trains running on a bottom tier. On the other side of the room is the start of 22,000 feet of HO scale train track and layouts. In the front lobby area, there are G scale trains.
“We have taken on eight complete collections that have been donated to us from St. Louis, Overland Park, Lake of the Ozarks, Wood River, Ill., and Arkansas,” said Claire Saucier. There also are several displays and sections of train layout from the old Augusta Station museum.
Visitors have come from 44 states and nine countries, said Saucier. People find the museum mostly by way of visiting relatives who live in the area, but then they take the message home, said Burhans.
The first year the museum averaged 60 people a week. In 2017, it averaged 100 people a week.
“That exceeded our expectations,” said Saucier.
Families have driven across Missouri just to come to Iron Spike to see the train displays. The museum also has welcomed school groups and bus tours from out of town, as well as many visitors who arrive in Washington via Amtrak.
Made Possible By Volunteers
The Iron Spike museum is made possible because of its volunteers. It has around 60 volunteers, 30 of whom are active. They come from all over Franklin County, and one from Wildwood. Many are retired.
There are a handful of high school volunteers who help when they can, especially during the summer months.
Once a month, a volunteer from Burlington Northern comes in dressed as a conductor to teach Operation Lifesaver classes, which is the railroad’s safety program.
“We have volunteers here every day — painting, doing track work, making scenery . . . custom, hand-built stuff,” said Burhans, noting one volunteer recently made 150 trees at home and brought them in to “plant” them.
“They believe in what the railroads have done . . . We’ve seen things around the world, what the railroads have done and what industries have done, but they also want people to know through modeling, how the houses were being built, how the factories looked, how things looked in true life, but in miniature. So we are trying to show history.”
One layout that came from the Augusta Station museum looks like a model of the Missouri River bluffs. Another, toward the back of the main showroom, is modeled after Monument Valley, the red sand desert region of the Arizona-Utah border, which was created using photos from one of the volunteer’s trips to that part of the country.
“These are typical cities, factories, industrial areas, farms, grain industries . . . You’re going to see all parts of America,” said Burhans.
Looking closely at the displays, visitors will see a lot of humor that has been purposely added, like a subway, complete with crime scenes, and a neighborhood that has that one unkept home and yard that every neighborhood seems to have.
As much progress as the volunteers have made, they still have lots of work ahead of them. They also have grander ideas of how to make the displays even more interactive, said Burhans.
The volunteers run the trains for tour groups, manning each control station, but Burhans envisions a day when visitors will be able to push a button to see some components of the layouts move.
“It all is done according to the finances and the money that comes in,” he said. “We are a public charity, we work on grants and donations and sponsorships.”
Iron Spike also sells memberships, which include a certain number of visits per year and a discount at the gift shop.
Future plans include having two full-size cabooses set up on the property. One will be fully restored and available for viewing, and one (which has already been gutted) will be made into a gift shop.
The museum also plans to start teaching classes on wiring and model building, and Burhans wants to offer a 3-D art and mural class for students and adults.
In addition to tours, Iron Spike also has some trains and accessories for resale. These include items that were donated to the museum but cannot be used for various reasons.
Prices are kept reasonable to encouage more people to get into the hobby and to foster that interest, said Saucier.
If You Go . . .
People who come for tours, should plan for at least an hour to see everything. A good tour takes about an hour and a half, but volunteers can speed it up to an hour, if necessary, said Saucier.
The museum is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Fridays, 1 to 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sundays, noon to 6 p.m.
Admission is $5 per person or $15 for a family of four.
For more information, people can visit www. ironspike.org or call 636-283-5166.
Iron Spike is located at 1498 High St. at the intersection with Highway 100.


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- The CW is sort of spining off Legends of Tomorrow. Today they've ordered an animated Beebo Christmas Special called "Beebo Saves Christmas"
- The one-hour animated adventure in which “everyone’s favorite fuzzy toy turned furry god [from Supergirl, The Flash and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow] will once again be a hero as he hopes to save Christmas when "Sprinkles, an efficiency-obsessed elf, decides that Christmas would run better without Santa Claus, Beebo and his friends travel to the North Pole to help discover what truly makes Christmas meaningful".
- Beebo Saves Christmas‘ voice cast includes Ben Diskin as Beebo, Kimiko Glenn as Tweebo, Yvette Nicole Brown as Turbo, Keith Ferguson as Fleabo, Chris Kattan as Sprinkles, Ernie Hudson as Santa and Victor Garber as the narrator.
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|Chairman of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee (CPVCC) Organization Commission Pham Minh Chinh. Photo: VGP
In the afternoon, the legislators will cast secret ballots to elect the new Prime Minister.
Chinh was born on December 10, 1958 in Hoa Loc Commune, Hau Loc District, Thanh Hoa Province
He served as Chairman of the CPVCC Organisation Commission since February 2016.
On January 30, 2021, he was elected as member of the 13th Party Central Committee in the 2021-2026 tenure at the 13th National Party Congress.
On January 31, 2021, he was elected as a member of the Political Bureau in the 2021-2026 tenure at the first plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee./.
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Danish director Lars Von Trier did not show up in Berlin to accept the award for best film at the European Film Awards over the weekend. The award was picked up by his wife, Bente Froge. After joking at a Cannes news conference last May about Hitler and the Nazis -- and being declared persona non grata by the festival as a result -- Von Trier vowed to avoid putting his foot in his mouth again -- at least publicly. "I should say from Lars that he has no statement for you," Froge told the audience at the awards ceremony. "But he did ask that I should wave to you in a kind and gentle way." This year's Oscar winner, The King's Speech , which was not released in Europe until this year, had been heavily favored to win the top award. It did win The People's Choice Award, however, and its star, Colin Firth, won for best actor. Tilda Swinton was named best actress for We Need to Talk about Kevin .


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FC Men to Play the Opening Game for Suwon Bluewings’ Chuseok Event
FC Men, a celebrity soccer team made up of top stars like JYJ‘s Junsu and BEAST‘s Doojoon, will be opening for the Suwon Bluewings‘ Chuseok event at the “Hyundae Oil Bank K-League 2011” on September 10.
To be held at the Big Bird stadium, their opening match will be just one of many events that the Bluewings’ are planning to present. FC Men will play as the fifth team in their line-up against the Suwon FMC, a female soccer team that the FC Men went up against back in April.
At the time, the FC Men came away with a winning score of 5:0 thanks to Junsu’s hat trick, so fans are anticipating how the tables will turn in their second match together.
The opening match will begin at 4 PM KST, and fans attending the event will win a chance to receive some neat gifts like autographed soccer balls and various other items.


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Auxiliary mods are generally used to perform one-off actions post-exploitation, but you can do far more with this fascinating tool, such as creating your own vulnerability scanners and port scanners. This article will take a detailed look at the auxiliary module in particular, and learn how to create a fuzzer with it.
Step 1: Navigate to the Metasploit Directory
First, launch Kali Linux and go to the Metasploit Framework directory. Type the following in Kali interface:
To get a better look at the contents here, change the view of the directory by entering the following:
Scroll to the subdirectory module and again, type:
This output shows the different types of modules in Metasploit, including:
Now, we will examine the auxiliary module in greater detail.
Step 2: Expand Auxiliary Directory
Enter the auxiliary directory
This will compartmentalize the auxiliary module directory into several subdirectories. The output will display a comprehensive list of subdirectories, starting with the admin directory.
Before we proceed, we will first define what fuzzing is.
Fuzzing: A Brief Introduction
Fuzzing is a practice in software testing discipline that involves continuously putting random, unexpected inputs into a computer program to determine all possible crashes that a system might face. Putting too much data or random inputs into a variable area causes a buffer overflow, a critical vulnerability, which is what Fuzzing looks out for as an inspection technique.
Not only is buffer overflow a serious vulnerability, but it is also often the go-to method for hackers when they are trying to break into a system.
The Fuzzing Process
Go to the fuzzer directory and take a good look with the listing:
The types of fuzzers on display will include the following: dns, ftp, http, smb, smtp, ssh, and tds.
The fuzzer of particular interest to us here is ftp.
Next, open the fuzzers directory:
Out of the two types displayed here, we will use the “tp_pre_post fuzzer,” instead of “client_ft.rb.”
Open up the msfconsole, locate the “tp_pre_post fuzzer,” and run it. In the msf prompt, type the following:
Msfconsole will list only those modules that are auxiliary and neglect other types. Notice that all the mods presented have the keyword ftp, requiring the process to sort out the modules as instructed by the command.
The search results show several different modules; we will only be using the “auxiliary/fuzzers/ftp/ftp_pre_post” module. You can look into the details regarding the functions this mod has by typing msf > info.
Now, load this module by typing:
As you can see, the module can take several different inputs. We will be using a specific IP address. In this example, we are using a system with Windows 2003 OS as the designated target to test out our fuzzer.
Set the IP address and run the module:
The fuzzer will begin with the light 10 bytes and slowly begin to overwhelm the system with more sizeable inputs, upsizing by 10 bytes with every iteration. The maximum size is 20000 bytes by default, which can be modified according to the system type.
This is a very convoluted and long process, so be patient. The fuzzer will stop at the specified size limit, or when it detects a few error messages.
This article described what fuzzers are: auxiliary modules that allow us to check a system for vulnerabilities, including the buffer overflow, which is the most significant as it is often overridden by its exploitation. The article also described how to perform fuzzing on a system with the tp_pre_post fuzzer. Despite being relatively simpler components of the Metasploit framework, fuzzers can be extremely valuable when it comes to pen-testing.
Obviously, this not the only thing that auxiliary modules are capable of; there are hundreds of different modules that serve a variety of different purposes for testing your system.


Throughout the United States and the rest of the world, people are still thinking about the tragic event that took place in Newtown, Conn., at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 14, 2012.
At the institutional level, South Puget Sound Community College has been planning for such an emergency ever since the Columbine High School shooting of 1999.
Gloria Bubemyre works at the help desk on the second floor of the Student Union Building. Earlier this year, she attended a seminar at SPSCC about armed intruder scenarios called “Recognizing/Preventing Violence and Shots Fired,” and is prepared should the unthinkable happen. The second floor has rooms with locking doors that can double as safe rooms in such an emergency, and the doors that lead to the inner offices can lock as well.
Even though Washington is as plagued with guns at schools as any other state, things have fortunately been calm on the SPSCC campus for a while. The last known incident was in 2002 when student Lance Holland was accused by a school employee of carrying a handgun.
SPSCC Director of Security Lonnie Hatman is an integral part of the campus’ Incident Management Team, and he oversees practice drills done in conjunction with the local police departments.
“We actually have a pretty good working relationship with Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater, because we touch all three of those,” he said. “The Hawks Prairie Center is in Lacey, and part of this campus is actually in Tumwater,” he said.
Practice drills are done on campus by SPSCC security in conjunction with the local police departments on a yearly basis and more often if new SPSCC employees need to be trained.
SPSCC’s Day Care Center is used for drill practice because “it’s out of the way, and they have real young children, a potentially more vulnerable population, and that’s something that we practice more often with them than we do anywhere else,” said Hatman.
SPSCC has several means at its disposal for alerting people on campus should an armed intruder ever show up. Hatman said he has e2Campus for text messaging or email, ReachPlus can bring up a pop-up message on any computer on campus, and an e-campus telephone can do a group paging of phones in a particular area.
“So we have some redundant ways to send out emergency messages that something’s going on,” he said.
To prevent an incident like the Newtown shooting from happening on campus, SPSCC is using a “behavioral intervention” program. Hatman is part of the Behavioral Intervention Team that handles incidents of a psychologically disconcerting nature.
Hatman said, “The whole idea of the team is to meet on incidents where someone is writing something that makes somebody concerned about it because they’re talking about using weapons or doing violent acts, identifying those as early as possible before it becomes a serious issue.”
Hatman said he believes in the mission of the Behavioral Intervention Team. “I think it’s much more effective to try and identify mental issues and behavioral issues as early as possible,” he said. Incidents can be reported to the Behavioral Intervention Team through the college website.
Hatman talked a bit about the incident at Newtown from a security perspective, “They actually did a fairly good job of security. I mean, [Adam Lanza] had to shoot the window out to get in; he didn’t just walk in the door.” He added that SPSCC could theoretically be made completely safe, but no one would want to go to school here. “We’d have gates and armed guards and dogs sniffing around,” he said.
Should the unthinkable happen, the staff and faculty of SPSCC are prepared. When asked if he would feel prepared if an emergency were to occur on campus, Professor David Knoblach said “SPSCC is safer than many urban and suburban places in Washington.”
Because emergency plans are currently in place, Newtown caused no institutional alarms or hasty calls for additional policies to be drafted. The people of SPSCC, however, are still deeply moved by the tragic event of Newtown, and are trying to find an answer. “Now that our children and our babies are targets, maybe we should let Veterans guard our schools,” said Bubemyre.


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In a startling revelation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), investment fraud related to cryptocurrencies has witnessed a significant surge, escalating by 53% in 2023. This alarming uptick underscores the darker side of the digital asset revolution, posing serious concerns for investors navigating the volatile crypto markets. As enthusiasts and investors are drawn to the allure of high returns in the cryptocurrency domain, the shadow of fraud looms large, demanding a closer examination of its implications and the strategies for mitigation.
Table of Contents,
- 1 The Surge in Crypto Investment Fraud
- 2 Argument 1: The Need for Enhanced Regulatory Frameworks
- 3 Counterargument: Preserving the Essence of Decentralization
- 4 Argument 2: The Role of Education and Awareness
- 5 Counterargument: The Limitations of Education Alone
- 6 Conclusion: Striking a Balance for a Secure Crypto Future
The Surge in Crypto Investment Fraud
The cryptocurrency market, celebrated for its unparalleled opportunities for rapid growth and innovation, has also become a fertile ground for fraudulent schemes. The FBI’s report illuminates the growing sophistication and scale of crypto-related investment scams, challenging the perception of digital currencies as a secure investment frontier. This trend not only affects individual investors but also undermines the credibility and stability of the broader crypto ecosystem.
Argument 1: The Need for Enhanced Regulatory Frameworks
Proponents of stricter regulatory measures argue that the rise in crypto fraud necessitates a robust regulatory framework. The inherently decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies, while a cornerstone of their appeal, complicates the task of governance and oversight. Enhanced regulations, these advocates contend, would establish clearer guidelines for legitimate operations, provide mechanisms for investor protection, and empower authorities to combat fraudulent activities more effectively.
Counterargument: Preserving the Essence of Decentralization
Critics of increased regulation caution against measures that could stifle innovation and encroach on the foundational principles of decentralization and privacy that define cryptocurrencies. They argue that over-regulation could hinder the growth of the crypto market, deter innovation, and diminish the competitive advantage that crypto assets offer. Instead, they advocate for a balanced approach that targets fraudulent actors without imposing undue constraints on the ecosystem.
Argument 2: The Role of Education and Awareness
Beyond regulation, there is a consensus on the critical need for investor education and awareness. Knowledge is a powerful deterrent against fraud, and equipping investors with the tools to recognize and avoid scams is imperative. Educational initiatives, community outreach, and transparent communication from crypto platforms can empower users to make informed decisions and scrutinize investment opportunities more critically.
Counterargument: The Limitations of Education Alone
While the importance of education is undisputed, skeptics highlight its limitations. Scammers continually evolve their tactics, exploiting technological advancements and psychological manipulation with schemes that even savvy investors can find difficult to detect. Therefore, while education is a vital component of fraud prevention, it must be complemented by other measures, including technology solutions and legal enforcement, to be truly effective.
Conclusion: Striking a Balance for a Secure Crypto Future
The 53% increase in crypto-related investment fraud in 2023, as reported by the FBI, serves as a stark reminder of the risks inherent in the digital asset space. Addressing this challenge requires a multifaceted approach that includes stronger regulatory frameworks, enhanced investor education, technological innovations to improve security, and international cooperation to tackle cross-border fraud. Striking a balance between fostering innovation and ensuring investor protection will be paramount in shaping a secure and vibrant future for cryptocurrency investments. For the crypto community and stakeholders at decentrahacks.com, navigating this landscape with caution, diligence, and a proactive stance towards fraud prevention will be critical in safeguarding the potential and promise of digital currencies.

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My name is Kat. I’m a born traveler and I wish to share some of my experiences with you.
My goal is to leisurely publish pieces for you that surround wardrobe decisions, life as a college student, and destination insights. It is my hope to share each journey with you, so I’m not alone in feeling the excitement as each day begins. It’s never fun doing it alone. As I go on these trips I yearn to share my excitement with you. I cherish our time together and wish to converse with you about my travels.
Enough chit chat though. A little bit about myself: I grew up in a small mill town in Northeast Minnesota. Post graduation in 2013, I continually traveled across the United States in pursuit of my education. I’ve only just started my life and I know with every new experience I gain a memory I’ll hold forever.
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Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1947, Salve Regina is a private, coeducational university offering a comprehensive and innovative liberal arts education in the Catholic tradition that fosters the development of each student’s distinct and individual talents.
Salve Regina has one of the most beautiful and unique campuses in the country and encompasses more than 80 acres. Offering what the National Trust for Historic Preservation has described as a “tour of the great architectural works of the Gilded Age,” the campus is set on seven contiguous estates and features 21 structures of historic significance that have been sensitively adapted to meet University needs while also preserving their status as treasures of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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“Is it time to subpoena the president’s tax returns?” asked CNN’s Dana Bash of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on Sunday’s State of the Union.
“We’re not there, yet. But I do wanna know where they got their money in 2008 and 2009 when most people were struggling with the real estate investments,” replied Graham, presumably casting suspicion on the Trump Organization with respect to alleged financial links to the Russian state.
Bash repeated the question, inviting Graham to publicly commit to pursuing subpoenas of President Donald Trump’s tax returns:
You’re talking about the fact that you have a lot of doubts about the issues and the questions surrounding the president and his aides and so forth, but a tax document should not be something that is questionable. It is a legal document. So why is it too soon to take a look at those tax returns and use your power in Congress to subpoena them.
An image of the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, was displayed during the segment’s introduction.
Bash hyped a Friday-published article in The Washington Post alleging that Jared Kushner discussed setting up “a secret and secure communications channel between Trump’s transition team and the Kremlin” in order to avoid surveillance.
CNN is one of the foremost news media outlets pushing a narrative in which Trump is framed as an unwitting or willing tool of the Russian state to subvert American democracy. Allegations of the Russian government “hacking” or “meddling” in last year’s election are presented to frame last year’s presidential election as illegitimate by Democrats and news media outlets such as CNN.
Bash presents herself as a political objective and non-partisan news media figure who operates in good faith. CNN brands itself as “The Most Trusted Name In News.”
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The Connect Lucas products allow students and instructors to access all course materials including a complete media and research library, study aids and speech preparation and assessment tools from a single place, connectlucas.com. Designed for beginning photography students, this useful textbook presents the essential principles and tools of digital photography. The authors maintain a Mechatronics web site with examples and animations related to the text and much other relevant material at our associated website. Very contemporary in perspective, it provides a host of ”new tools” for helping food professionals and students meet quickly changing dining trends and satisfy the expectations of today’s customer. The ultimate goal, of course, is to guide youngsters in the process of becoming physically active for a lifetime. Families and siblings, along with promising future directions are also included, as well as thought-provoking case studies featured throughout the text.Special features of the text include: Overview and Discussion Questions at the beginning of every chapter, and a Summary and follow-up Discussion Questions at the conclusion, boxed features found throughout each chapter to clarify and further describe important content, including law-related issues, and thought-provoking case studies are dispersed throughout. McConnell, Brue and Flynn’s Macroeconomics: Brief Edition, 2e comes from the same author team as the market-leading Principles of Economics textbook. Responding to the diversity that exists in today’s classrooms, Kellough attempts to enhance the teaching (and therefore learning) of individual disciplines by connecting them to ”both” the entire curriculum and the real world. Written by the best-selling co-author of Auditing, 7/E (PH 1997), this unique book reaches beyond the abstract theory presented in most standard textbooks to portray the principles and practices of Auditing as they are actually applied in the workplace. Its primary goal is to impart the knowledge necessary to make proper interpretations and select appropriate techniques for analyzing multivariate data.


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help! Character slot question
This is probably the wrong category for this thread but its also the most active category.
My question is this. If I pay for a gold subscription I get a 3rd character slot.
what happens to that slot when my month runs out and im no longer gold? do i get to keep it? does the character there get deleted? does it stay but I just cant play it unless im gold again?
If you made the 3rd character you get to keep him, and you get to play him.
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New Yorkers' love‐hate relationship with the city is shared by their children, judging from a stunning exhibition of child's‐eye views painted by grade‐schoolers told to portray “the most about New York.”
To Albert Stern, an 11‐year‐old sixth‐grader at Public School 117 in Jamaica, Queens, Gotham is the “Most Dirtiest, Ugliest, Polluted.” Said Albert: “I wrote what I thought about New York. I didn't think it was the most beautiful, especially not way out in Manhattan there.”
Cheryl Moultrie, 9, who is in the fourth grade at P.S. 27 in Brooklyn, painted people dancing and jumping hurdles in a race and proclaimed the city “Most Friendly.” “I like to show action,” she said.
But Katherine Grossman, an 11‐year‐old in the sixth grade at P.S. 18 in Bellerose, Queens, offered “The Most Lonely Girl in Town Alone in a Poor Neighborhood.” She said: “I thought of all the slums in New York and how bad they were and how unhappy these people must be and how much they would like to have a friend to play with.”
And Andrea Bauman, 10, fifth‐grader at P.S. 173 in Flushing, Queens, crayoned vividly colored show‐business picture that announced, “Night Life is Outta Sight.” She explained, “My parents and I like to go out at night to movies and dinner.”Continue reading the main story
203 on View
These and 199 other original, humorous and touching “Monster Posters” will be on view, starting tomorrow, for two weeks at the United States Customs House, World Trade Center, as an event of the New York Bicentennial.
“The Bicentennial,” explained Barbaralee Diamonstein, a director of the Bicentennial Corporation who conceived the competition, “is not only a look at the past but an appraisal of where we are now.”
More than 100 schools throughout the city participated, sending their teachers to workshops conducted by Milton Glaser, the noted illustrator and designer. Mr. Glaser is also a director of the Bicentennial Corporation, the agency coordinating the local celebration or the nation's 200th birthday. Mr. Glaser headed the committee of judges that selected the 203 pictures to be hung from more than 700 entries.
Appropriate to the exhibition's setting at the Trade Center, two of the posters show Philippe Petit tightrope. walking between the two towers of the complex.
One was painted by Diane McLaughlin, a 10‐year‐old fourth‐grader from P.S. 180 in the Borough Park section of Brooklyn, who pronounced her work, “a scary picture.” She said she had seen the stunt on television, and “everything I see on television I try to draw.”
“Still the Most”
Many of the poster painters found New York the noisiest or the loneliest or the most exciting or the scariest or the most overwhelming. A number of pictures are labeled simply “Graffiti.” One handsomely drawn picture of the Empire State Building carries the message “Still the Most.” In another poster figure enfolds a building with its arms, beside the words, “I Love New York.”
Eight posters, hung together in the northwest corner of the room, depict the Statue of Liberty. All of the representations are different, looking like a fashion model in one rendering, with a black face in another.
In painting their posters, the children drew on their experiences as well as their imaginations. Frank Proske of P. S. 6 in Manhattan painted the Hudson River piers, dubbing the city “The Most Adventurous.” Victor Antonetti of P. S. 216 in Brooklyn showed people lying on the beach, titling his painting, “Coney Island Surf Most Refreshing.” Thomas Sabo of P. S. 104 in Brooklyn drew a stylized view of the United Nations to show the city as “The Most Peacemaking.
‘The Scariest Thing’
Anthony Anastasio, 7, who is in the second grade at P.S. 180, painted “The Scariest Thing in New York,” a man being hit by a car.
“First I drawed it in pencil, and that took one day,” said Anthony, “and then I painted it, and that took another day.”
Richard Depaola said he liked to paint, too, for pragmatic reasons. “You do nothing but paint all day, you don't get any homework,” said Richard.
His painting, “Most Exciting,” and the others are on display from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Monday through Friday until June 6.Continue reading the main story

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Suquamish Museum celebrates 30 years June 29
SUQUAMISH — Films about the Suquamish Tribe’s past and present are the focus of festivities celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Suquamish Museum.
“Come Forth Laughing,” the award-winning documentary featured alongside the Eyes of Chief Seattle exhibit at the 1983 museum opening, will be screened at 2 p.m. on June 29 at the House of Awakened Culture.
The screening will be followed by a presentation on the 2012 opening of the museum’s new facilities, as well as several short documentaries created by tribal youth as part of the 2013 Seattle International Film Festival’s SuperFly and Native Shorts Showcase.
“The Suquamish Museum opened [in 1983] as the first institution devoted to the study and interpretation of Puget Sound Salish history and culture,” Carey Caldwell, the museum’s first director said in a statement.
Its premiere exhibit, the Eyes of Chief Seattle, was developed by the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) in cooperation with the Suquamish Tribal Cultural Center. It was showcased in Nantes, France and in Seattle before permanent exhibition in the Suquamish Museum until 2011.
“Come Forth Laughing” was produced in 1983 to accompany the exhibit and includes the oral histories of Suquamish Tribal Elders. The film was awarded a 1983 Silver Screen Award by the US Industrial Film Festival and the Special Merit Award from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.“The opening of the new facility in 2012 gave us the opportunity to incorporate additional images and Suquamish Elder voices to the ‘Come Forth Laughing’ production, that will continue to allow the piece to be a favorite for generations yet to come,” Museum Director Janet Smoak said.
The new Suquamish Museum facility, opened in September 2012, includes the Ancient Shores Changing Tides permanent exhibit, a rotating secondary exhibition hall, classroom facilities and the Leota Anthony Museum Store.
For more information on the Suquamish Museum, go to www.suquamishmuseum.org. Details on the 2013 SIFF SuperFly and Native Shorts Showcase can be found at www.siff.net/festival-2013/superfly-and-native-shorts-showcase.


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BACKGROUND: Diagnostic errors occur more commonly than other kinds of errors, they are more likely to harm patients, and they are more likely to be preventable. Little is known about the presenting complaints, initial (incorrect) diagnoses, and physicians' personal lessons learned related to diagnostic errors.
METHODS: In 2009 and 2010, we invited a random sample of 200 family physicians, 200 general internists, and 200 general pediatricians practicing in Iowa to describe an important diagnostic error using a 1-page, mailed questionnaire. The data were analyzed using quantitative and qualitative methods.
RESULTS: The response rate was 34% (202 of 600 physicians). Common presenting complaints included abdominal pain (n = 27 of 202 patients, 13%); fever (n = 19; 9%); and fatigue (n = 15, 7%). Common initial (incorrect) diagnoses included benign viral infections (n = 35, 17%); musculoskeletal pain (n = 21, 10%); and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease/asthma (n = 13, 6%). The 202 responding physicians described 254 personal lessons learned, which we used to develop a taxonomy of 24 generic lessons. Three common lessons were: (1) consider diagnosis X in patients presenting with symptom Y (n = 37 lessons, 15%; eg, "Any discomfort above the umbilicus may be coronary artery disease."); (2) look beyond the initial, most obvious diagnosis (n = 26 lessons, 10%); and (3) be alert to atypical presentations of disease (n = 24 lessons, 9%).
CONCLUSIONS: In this study, diagnostic errors often were preceded by common symptoms and common, relatively benign initial diagnoses. The lessons learned often involved various aspects of broadening the differential diagnosis.
Ely JW, Kaldjian LC, D’Alessandro DM. Diagnostic errors in primary care: lessons learned. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 2012;25(1):87-97.

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text: Got to watch the whole game tonight, was a good one. Lacked energy out of the gate which is becoming a very common occurrence for us but thanks to some amazing saves by Koskinen we were able to pick it up and get a goal from McDavid with 4.2 seconds left in the first. Not the only late goal of the game as Yamo won it for us with just 27 seconds remaining. Draisaitl has been insane he picks up his 8th 3-point game in just 14 outings, set up Nugent-Hopkins first goal of the year tonight and bagged his league leading 15th as well. We are now 2-2 on this roadtrip, our play has definitely fallen off from the first 10 games of the year where we seemed to be controlling every match (which was bound to happen), however we are still getting points and remain amongst the top of the standings.

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8 May 2019, Pampanga – Conti’s, dubbed as the famous home of the Mango Bravo has finally landed in its newest domain, Pampanga. Opening its doors today, Conti’s Marquee Mall Pampanga is the first of many branches in Central Luzon, offering the Kapampangans another go-to place where they can satisfy their cravings for mouthwatering food whenever they wish to.
Conti’s is more than just Mango Bravo and other cakes. It also takes pride in its extensive menu, a product of its passion to deliberately create and share tasteful flavors and textures that would bring delight to everyone. Conti’s got you covered with its wide selection of appetizers, snacks, and main entrees to desserts. Conti’s is highly recognized for having the best dish for Salmon. Its very own Conti’s Baked Salmon has a special topping which complements the fresh Norwegian Salmon. The Kapampangans will finally understand why Conti’s patrons rave about the goodness of Conti’s Baked Salmon.
Another signature dish that certainly melts in the mouth is the Roast Beef in Mushroom Sauce. This juicy thinly sliced beef is perfectly paired with buttered vegetables and a choice between mashed potato and garlic rice. Completing the top five most-loved dishes in Conti’s are its Pies, Chicken Ala Kiev and Garlic Sotanghon. One will not run out of options when dining at Conti’s. An all-day breakfast menu is also available. Healthy dishes like various sorts of salads are also offered. Pasta lovers can also enjoy Conti’s line up of pasta dishes. Conti’s presence in Pampanga is truly a fresh offer for customers in search of variety of food ready to be served all throughout the day.
Conti’s Marquee Mall Pampanga branch has elegant and vibrant interiors which adds appeal to the whole dining experience of solo goers or groups of families and friends bonding over quality food. It’s one of the first stores that adapted a new look, a cozier and brighter design. Located at the center of Angeles City where all the happenings take place, Marquee Mall is the perfect spot for Conti’s newest branch. Since Marquee Mall Pampanga is just adjacent to the North Luzon Expressway, people coming from various places in North Luzon or those in transit have easier access to the mall, thus, a higher chance for everyone to finally see, feel, taste and have a firsthand experience of the quality food and service Conti’s has been known for.
Visitors of Conti’s Marquee Mall branch may opt to enjoy and share the goodness of Conti’s products wherever and to whomever they want through its take-out service. Advance orders are also accepted with an option to pick up at the restaurant or for delivery. This is ideal for celebrations where Conti’s dishes like the USDA Beef Salpicao, Conti’s Baked Salmon, Linguine in Pesto Sauce with Seafood and a lot more can be served in party or family size. Conti’s Marquee Mall Pampanga branch also accepts large food orders to cater for special events. Its huge space and fancy ambience makes it suitable for gatherings. Customers are also warmly welcomed and well assisted by Conti’s friendly and courteous staff.
With Conti’s food and services surmounting high standards, it has far exceeded the expectations of its consumers which garnered a huge following and success throughout the years. “The opening of Conti’s Marquee Mall Pampanga branch is a huge leap in terms of actualizing our ultimate dream of forever sharing joy through quality food and services we give to our patrons. For many years, families and friends have relied on to us for a pleasant dining experience while bonding with one another. We’ve been there during casual lunches or dinners and also present in every milestones and celebrations. We wish to strengthen our presence and continue to be there for our patrons by offering a complete variety of dishes that can be enjoyed anytime of the day, this time, not just by the people in the metro, but by the Kapampangans as well. It’s high time to share the Conti’s experience and spread joy in our new home, Conti’s Marquee Mall Pampanga,” uttered by Michael Martinez, Conti’s Business Development and Marketing Director.
Check out Conti’s on Instagram and Facebook: (Contis_ph and Conti’s Bakeshop & Restaurant). Visit www.contis.ph to learn more about the latest delightful dishes from Conti’s.
About Conti’s Bakeshop and Restaurant
For more than 20 years, Conti’s Bakeshop and Restaurant continues to create, share memories of togetherness and serve delectable food that brings the familiar feelings of home through product innovation and service expansion. Today, Conti’s has 22 branches in Metro Manila, 1 in South Luzon and 1 in Central Luzon, and is set to be nearer to everyone’s home.
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Massachusetts drug compounding company Pallimed Solutions is voluntarily recalling more than a dozen sterile compound drugs and products – including injectables such as atropine and testosterone cypionate – “on the basis of information observed” during an inspection, the company said.
The company has no indication that any of its products are unsafe or any of the recalled products have been contaminated, it said on its website. The statement didn’t say what the inspection found.
Pallimed’s move comes after steroid injections distributed by a different Massachusetts compounding pharmacy, the now-closed New England Compounding Center, were linked to a deadly, multistate fungal meningitis outbreak. The state ordered inspections of a number of drug compounding centers in the wake of the outbreak.
Pallimed, which provides drugs for treatment of ailments including nail fungus and sexual dysfunction, said it “took this aggressive precautionary recall measure on the basis of information observed during the course of an inspection conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Mass. Board of Registration in Pharmacy.”
The recall involves 16 sterile compound products dispensed on or after January 1. Pallimed said it also has agreed “to cease and desist all sterile compounding activities,” and it “will not dispense any sterile compound products” until further notice.
“To date, no injuries or illnesses have been reported,” Pallimed said.

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The American Constitution has introduced federalism not only in the government but also in the political parties. candidate-centered campaigns: Political campaigns that focus on the candidates for office—their personalities and issues—rather than the parties they represent. There are currently 7 political groups in the European Parliament. The Political parties are generally organized like pyramids having at their base millions of party members and thousands of local party officials; but there are few national party heads at the top. Political Parties & Organizations Below is an alphabetically arranged list of established political parties and organizations in the United States along with their platforms and/or values.
U.S. If parties win more constituency seats than their share of seats determined by the party vote, they can keep the extra seats which are known as the "overhang seats". There are complex laws regulating who can contribute to campaigns and how much they can contribute. Since the 1930s, candidate-centered campaigns have … 25 Members are needed to form a political group, and at least one-quarter of the Member States must be represented within the group. Political parties are organized on the local, state and national levels. The English parliament met for the first time at the Palace of Westminster in the year 1265, but it took more than four centuries before the concept of "political parties" gave a new dimension to political life in Britain. The Members of the European Parliament sit in political groups – they are not organised by nationality, but by political affiliation. This report is the result of worldwide research and dialogue with political parties. Additionally, a Political Typology quiz from Pew Research Center for individuals to see where they fall on the political ideological spectrum. Finding the proper conditions for the better internal functioning and effective legal regulation of political parties is of key importance anywhere.
Political parties are indispensable for making democracy work and deliver.
While political parties do end up endorsing or supporting individual candidates, they do so because those people share very similar ideals and political positions of the entire party. When wielded by people who aren’t supposed to be in the politics business, that power corrupts. Funds raised to promote candidates, political parties, or policy initiatives. When you take political power out of the parties, other actors seize it. Elections and offices are organized on a national-state-local basis and parties are organized in a … British political parties from their origins to today A short history of political parties in Britain England has the oldest parliament in the world.

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Are you looking for the perfect AR pistol brace for your gun? GunBuilders has the perfect solution for you! With our selection of AR pistol braces, you’ll be able to customize your gun to your exact needs. Whether you’re looking for a lightweight and compact design or something more durable and adjustable, GunBuilders has the perfect AR pistol brace for your gun. Keep reading to find out more about the perfect AR pistol brace for your gun!
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Look at the Different Types of AR Pistol Braces
When it comes to choosing the right AR pistol brace, there are a few different types to consider. The first type is the most common type, which is the folding brace. This type of brace is designed to fold down for easy storage and transport. It is also adjustable for length, allowing you to customize the fit of your gun. Another type of brace is the telescoping brace, which has an adjustable length so you can get the right fit for your gun.
There is also a stabilizing brace, which adds extra support and stability when shooting. Finally, there are braces that are designed specifically for certain types of guns, such as shotguns or SBRs (Short Barreled Rifles). Depending on the type of gun you have, you may need to look at all of these options in order to get the best fit.
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When selecting an AR pistol brace, it’s important to consider the functionality of the brace and how it will be used. Many AR pistol braces are designed to be used in conjunction with an AR pistol, allowing the shooter to brace the gun against their forearm while shooting. This can help stabilize the gun and improve accuracy.
Other AR pistol braces may be designed with a collapsible stock, allowing the user to adjust the length of the brace to better fit their shooting stance and needs. The adjustable stock can also be used to help shooters find a more comfortable position while shooting.
Finally, some braces may be designed with additional features such as cheek rests, adjustable spacers, or other features that can help enhance comfort and stability while shooting. Consider what type of functionality you’ll need from your AR pistol brace and make sure to purchase a brace that meets your needs.
Determine the Length of the Brace
When selecting the right AR pistol brace for your gun, the length of the brace is an important factor to consider. Braces come in a variety of lengths to fit different types of guns. Some braces, such as adjustable braces, can be adjusted to fit different lengths. However, it is important to measure the length of the gun and determine the length of brace that is necessary before making a purchase.
The length of the AR pistol brace should not extend beyond the end of the barrel, as this could be dangerous. It is also important to ensure that the length of the brace is suitable for your individual use. If you plan to use the brace for stabilizing purposes, then a longer brace may be necessary. If you are simply using the brace to make the gun look more aesthetically pleasing, then a shorter brace may be sufficient. Regardless of your needs, it is important to determine the proper length of the AR pistol brace before making a purchase.


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Quality Management System of NutraMaxcovers the overall process of product manufacturing.
Raw materials, packaging materials:
Hunan NutraMax purchases the raw materials andpackaging materials from suppliers which are qualified by supplier's QSassessment panel.
Raw materials and packing materials aretested in laboratory first and then are put into use.
Materials without inspection can't be put intouse absolutely.
QA staff monitor the overall process ofproduct manufacturing and ensure the manufacturing process meets GMPrequirements.
After ensuring the manufacturing processmeets GMP requirements and each testing data meets quality standards,the staffof QA department will approval product release.
Enterprise regards the product quality asown duty,to ensure the product quality,Hunan NutraMax Inc.puts into large fundand vigor to perfect quality monitoring.Advanced quality test and analyticalinstrument effectively guarantee the accuracy of test results.
The QC with professional knowledge andstrong responsibility test the samples strictly according to the governmentstandard and execute the principle"Unqualified products can't be sentout."
LC-8 Apreparative liquidchromatograph--Applies to analysis column separation conditions to explore,load, and divide the liquid purity test
LC-20AT High performance liquidchromatograph from shimadzu--Streaming solution is a double pump transmissionunit.It provides high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with higheraccuracy and sensitivity
Trisep-2100Pressurizedcapillary chromatograph--Is applied to the analysis of bioactive peptides, theanalysis of the components of Chinese herbal medicine, polysaccharide, etc, toestablish the fingerprint of Chinese herbal medicine
Thin layer chromatogramscanner--Used in all kinds of traditional Chinese medicine, natural products,and quantitative analysis of organic compounds and drugs
HPTLC（HPTLC）--Using siliconparticles size distribution is very narrow agent (5-10 um) preparationefficient thin layer board,Application multistage deployment or garden oftechnology makes greatly improve the sensitivity and resolution of thin layerchromatography
GC --Suitable for theapplication of solvent residue、Smell analysis、Ink solvent residual、solvent purityanalysis etc.
Techcomp 7900Efficient gaschromatograph----Suitable for the application of solvent residual, odor,printing ink solvent residual, solvent purity analysis .


In June, 2013, under the auspices of the Ministry of the Arts and Multiculturalism, the establishment of the National Philharmonic Orchestra was started on a pilot basis.
The pilot involved bringing together of an ensemble of trained musicians to undertake a three-month period of rehearsal and preparation of symphonic work. On Monday 23rd September, 2013 the National Philharmonic Orchestra (Ensemble) began rehearsing a symphonic repertoire of classical for today’s presentation. Three-hour rehearsal sessions were held twice per week under the direction of the interim Music Director/Conductor, Dr. Roger Henry.
On the 2nd December, 2013, after approximately twenty (20) rehearsal sessions, the Ensemble presented its works-in-progress utilizing an informative and informal presentation called ‘Informance’.
An informance was an informative and informal opportunity for patrons to see what the Ensemble had been able to accomplish after 20 rehearsal sessions. It replicated a typical rehearsal session and allowed the members of the select audience of government officials, dignitaries and other specially invited guests, to see the ensemble in action.
Informance served several key purposes including:
- informing stakeholders, about the National Philharmonic Orchestra;
- communicating the objectives of the project;
- building support for its continued existence and work.
This was also an excellent opportunity for the musicians to gain experience in advocating for their art.
The quality performance of the ensemble underscored the need for the existence of the National Philharmonic Orchestra in Trinidad and Tobago.


Retain Comfortable, Restrain the understeering, Appropriately lowering, Protection for absorber
The most car usually designed for city driving, In the other hand, general lowering springs always emphasize on lowering much. So we have launched the New generation of lowering Springs, – Triple S Springs. It added the driving handling, offering better comfort and stability, reduces motion sickness and offers better sense of road and controllability. It offer the comfortable, better control and safer driving experience to passenger. Most important of all, Triple S Springs only lower the vehicle appropriately, thus it can prevent the shock absorber damaging.
The Five Main Features of TRIPLE S Springs
1. PROFESSIONAL OEM MANUFACTURER HIGH-QUALITY GUARANTEE
Triple S Springs are manufactured by Yang Min Enterprise, which specializes in OEM coil spring manufacturing for international make and brand. Yang Min has over 46 years of experience behind the brand. It’s the spring manufacturer that control all procedure from material to finish in process. Yang Min had acquired IOS/TS16949 & ISO14001 certificate to guarantee the quality of all the product of Triple S. All the springs from our factory must through QC Inspection, the original standard of 300,000 times fatigue test and strict salt spray test.
2. BETWEEN ORIGINAL AND TUNING
Triple S lowering springs between the original and tuning market to combine the advantages of both sides. It can enhanced the handing and drivability but retain comfort to keep the stable and reduces dizziness. In addition, it upgrade chassis and improved the handling. Therefore you can retrain the understeering to get better suspension performance & stability when driving in high speed and turning & corning.
3. LOWER VECHILE APPROPRIATELY & GOOD LOOKING
Lowering down is the first for the tuning, it can not only lower the center of gravity to increase the stability but also have good looking. However, if lowered too much it will hit the bumper and fender when crossing the holes, even to park in basement and mechanical parking. Especially the road condition in Taiwan is too bad to hit the chassis and suspension system. TRIPLE S lowering Springs only have appropriately drop to avoid such a situation. We can let owner to drive and park easily.
4. CUSTOMIZED DESIGN FOR EACH CAR
All springs we developed have been measured by our qualified technicians then design and development by a professional R & D team. After all each item of the car all have the different weight, counterweight, shock moving stroke, so we need to R&D lowering spring for each consideration for each car. We hope we can developed the most appropriate drop height and K rate for each car. We have must follow the original make standard and dynamic testing for 50,000 km after production. We will launch product after confirming no noisy, no sag, empty loaded feeling is closest to fully loaded feeling. You could say each item spring was customized for an individual car model.
Table 3 Car Load Comparison
5. LOWER APPROPRIATELY TO PROTECT THE SHOCK ABSORBER
The piston within the shock absorber has a certain moving stroke, which is determined by the spring. Much drop spring would change the piston moving stroke and cause damaging the bottom. The general lowering springs are often enhance too much to causing high pressure to seal to leak outside. TRIPLE S Springs have a appropriately drop to protect the piston have buffer space. In addition, Our K rate individually designed in accordance to each car model’s needs. The mention is we design two-stage by exclusive technical skill to increase buffer space to protect shock absorber.
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Reign over the game world with the combined power of an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUs(fully optimized for maximum MGP). Configure your laptop for top speed and massive storage with two slots for GEN 4 M.2 PCIe and up to 32GB of DDR4 3200 RAM.
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With a lightning-quick 144Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time, your game sessions will be fluid, unbroken, and unmatched. Now you can land those reflexive shots with pinpoint accuracy and minimal ghosting.
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NEW YORK (AP) - Disney is raising its annual dividend to 86 cents from 75 cents.
The Walt Disney Co. says it is boosting its dividend by 15 percent after its third-consecutive year of record net income, earnings per share, and revenue.
The Burbank, Calif., company's next dividend is payable Jan. 16 to shareholders of record on Dec. 16.
Disney also says it will hold its next annual meeting on March 18 in Portland, Ore.
(Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

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Ako Mells along with various guest selectors brings the Reggae Sound Splash live Thursday nights. Reggae Sound Splash is a longtime Caribbean Radio Show brought to you from Newark, Delaware at the University of Delaware housed in the Perkins Student Center. Catch the hottest Caribbean music, interviews, and guest DJ’s spinning the hottest Reggae.


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Linen is my absolute favorite fabric to sew and probably to wear as well. Before I can explain my favorite method for its construction I really need to explain how best to wear linen. There are a few caveats.
To really get the most out of a linen garment both financially and stylistically it helps to follow a few tips.
* Linen needs to be washed at least three times before cutting and sewing. It can take bleach but really shouldn't ever need it. It thrives on the hottest of water.
* Linen garments, to be fully enjoyed, should be totally washable in the machine and dryable in your dryer. I have owned linen garments I've made, jackets, pants, tops and pajamas (wonderful, by the way) that I have worn for over ten years and they looked great till they could go no more, all washed and dried over and over.
* If you take your linens out of the machine just a hair shy of total dryness and if they are constructed the way I tell below, you should be able to shake them out, put them on a hanger and an wear them about 15 minutes later. I very rarely iron these clothes. They get a bubbly "boutique" look. You know, the bubbly casual look you pay for five times more than you should in the beach town boutiques on vakay. Just shake those bubbles out and rock on!
*To be able to have your garments take this sort of maintenance means starting with medium weight linens, nothing see thru. This weight rarely requires a lining for modesty.
* Grey linens are generally not the best quality fibers. Go for colors or whites and light beiges with Irish linens being worth the expense. Remember, you will wear these garments over and over for years and years. Cost per wear, remember?
*Because of their longevity, your design choices are best in simple classic looks. It is also better for the construction and maintenance as well.
*Garments with a fair amount of ease will work better for you over the years as weight fluctuates.
*Solids will give you the longest and most wear time. Just thinking about the investment side of good linen and how prints can be trendy.
After I finished my last two projects, I was sort of bumbling in the shadows of covid19 wondering what to do next. I decided to work on something I needed. I need sleeveless summer tops. I don't like knit tanks, just simple tops that pull over and are woven. I decided to draft my own. I really enjoyed that. I had some nice scraps of white medium weight linen that would be perfect. Unfortunately, it wasn't. I was missing about 1 inch of fabric to get in just one of the shoulder straps. I bumbled around some more and realized I had plenty of smaller pieces to make a yoke of sorts in the front bodice. It worked fine. I committed it all to permanent paper and now have a new top pattern for summer, one that I can use with or without the yoke. I like it.
The above photo shows you how I like to sew linen to get it to last me decades. I apologize for the all white photo and I did try to squeeze out as much contrast as I could. If you click it to another screen I think you will be able to see it better.
*I choose simple designs.
* I don't line any thing made with this type of linen and I very rarely use a facing. If I do use a facing it is stitched down on the edge and an intentional part of the design.
* EVERY seam is machine stitched, pressed as sewn, pressed to the side, and then serged together. The seam is then topstitched an 1/8th of an inch away from the original seam and then a 1/4 inch away from that topstitching, on top of the serging. It gives the look of a felled seam, is very strong and secure and it holds up to years of machine washing.
* The entire garment is clean finished within and without. On this top I used a lightweight cotton voile in a French fold bias finish for the armholes and neckline. On the side seams I carefully banged them where needed on cement with a hammer to reduce the bulk in the seam. I only needed to do one spot at the top of one side seam. Having all the edges enclosed and serged and topstitched makes for one tough garment.
As in all sewing, there are various ways to sew, treat and wear/enjoy linen. It is just so versatile, comfortable in the heat, classy (I hope), and just a delight to sew and wear. As you plan your summer wardrobe and as we dream of days when we can get out in the summer sun, think of investing in some good medium weight linen and making yourself some pieces with simple design lines. They will bring you years of comfort and joy. Covid #4 is a skirt, another original, not pattern.......................Bunny


The Patriot Guard thanked everyone in uniform for their service as each arrived Tuesday at the 38th annual Salute to the Military.
The gala at the Coast Convention Center was all about honoring the active-duty and retired military and those who have died in service to their country.
Photos flashed on a screen of the 102 Mississippians who have died in the war on terror since 2001, “lest we forget,” said John McFarland, master of ceremonies.
Deborah James, secretary of the Air Force, in her fourth trip to Mississippi, was wearing a pin in salute to the 75th anniversary of Keesler Air Force Base.
“The vast majority of our airmen at one time or another actually come here to Keesler and receive important technical training,” she said.
“And of course, who could ever forget the Hurricane Hunters?” she said. They flew into Hurricane Matthew to collect data, and she said, “They’re saving lives for us in a very unique way.”
James grew up near the coast in New Jersey and now oversees an annual Air Force budget of $139 billion and nearly 660,000 active-duty, Guard and Reserve airmen.
She came to Biloxi, as other leaders in the Pentagon have, to express her appreciation to the communities surrounding Coast military installations for the support they give to the military.
Leaders from Coast cities are working together to protect the area bases against any possible closure by the Base Realignment and Closure Commission.
“We do have excess property and we would like to do that consolidation,” she said. But she called the efforts on the Coast “certainly premature.”
She focused on Keesler’s mission, the thousands of military people in South Mississippi and thousands who retired from the military and chose to stay.
“That means a great deal,” she said.
“My advice to the community would be keep doing all the fantastic things you are doing. You’re doing all the right things. We appreciate you. We know that you appreciate us. I think this is a very important location for us a long, long time into the future.”
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., said, “The National Defense Authorization Act will go to conference very soon,” and he expects it will have a moratorium on base closings this year.
“We found the savings (from closures) that have been promised over time have not materialized,” he said. With the threats around the world, he said, this is not the time to be talking about consolidations.
Wicker said he served in the Air Force; U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., was a Navy man; Rep. Steven Palazzo, R-4, who also attended the event, served in the Marines; and Rep. Trent Kelly, R-1, is an Army veteran and still serves in the Guard.
A majority of Mississippi’s delegation in Washington served in the military, he said, something not many states can claim.
The Salute to the Military is a rare event, Wicker said, adding he believed it would show Secretary James “that we are the most pro-military state in the nation by far.”
Thomas V. Fredian Award
Navy Hospital Corpsman First Class Adrianyon Riley Sr. was presented with the Thomas V. Fredian Community Leadership Award. He is a native of Shreveport and a Marine stationed at the Seabee Base in Gulfport for 2 1/2 years.
Others nominated for the award were Marine Sgt. Nicholas Cella, Marine. Sgt. Christopher Champagne, Navy Utilitiesman Chief Timothy Dry; Navy Aerographer’s Mate First Class Jacqueline Gonzalez; Marine Staff Sgt. Michael Lane; Coast Guard Machinery Technician Second Class Reuben Cabrera-Matos; Air Force Staff Sgt. Michelle Pascas; and Navy Electronics Technician First Class Christopher Schmidt.


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Being a professional horse trainer my body is frequently in need of support. Recently, I had a fall off a horse which threw my body out of alignment. We have all had those silly injuries where we make a quick move and it tweaks our back or neck which is exactly what happened to me just two weeks after my fall. I was pumping gas and turned a little too quickly to pick up the handle of the pump and felt an intense pain run through my neck. I felt the pain only when I turned my neck so for several days I simply held my neck still and turned my entire body to look where I wanted to go. Marie offered me a session with her to help with the neck pain. I have been to many chiropractors, and massage therapists in the past to help facilitate healing after a body trauma, but I have never experienced cranial sacral therapy. Not exactly sure what to expect I went into the session completely open and ready to experience whatever was about to happen. Marie very calmly and slowly assessed where my body and energy functioned correctly and where it was blocked or restricted. As she worked on me I could actually feel healing energy in the areas of my head, neck and back that had previously been numb prior to our session.
The session lasted about an hour, and when I got up from the treatment table I was able to move my neck again. I was amazed! The only remaining effect from my injury was muscle soreness due to bracing my neck for the last six days. It has been one week since my session with Marie and I am 100% pain free in my neck. I cannot recommend Marie highly enough. If you have pain or would like to restore a more fully functioning rhythm to your body please do not hesitate to contact Marie.
Charity Paashaus, Paashaus Performance Horses, Pennsylvania
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When it comes down to precautions in planning giving (i.e. cover yourself letters, seeking your own counsel, etc…), there is one good rule of thumb:
The bigger the gift, the bigger the stakes, the more ethical and legal precautions you take!!
What spawned this post? Check out this charitable bequest nightmare story:
The point is this: as a potential bequest or other planned gift unfolds, you as a fundraiser have to make a decision how much fire power (i.e. legal help and other outside experts) you need. At certain dollar amounts, let’s say $100k range, you might want to review the gift with a consultant. Get to the $1 million range, you might want paid legal counsel to be involved. It could also start with hostile family members. It could be an unusual arrangement.
You will have to judge for yourself when a gift requires more protective action. The linked story is an extreme example of how badly a good intent can go (the only solution there might have been for the donor to create and fund his foundation while he was alive and in a sound mental/physical state).
In any case, as a fundraiser involved with donors and their estate plans, you need to develop a workable gauge. If you bring it all out for every gift, your costs and/or efforts will be out of control. On the other hand, a few thousand dollars of expert guidance might save your institution millions of dollars later on.


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Over the last two years, Pennsylvania has seen the Governor Corbett and other Republicans decimate public education which has caused to increase property taxes. Public schools have had to cut budgets, increase classroom sizes, layoff of over 15 thousands teachers and aides, and cut important programs for children with learning disabilities. Pennsylvania's public universities will see over an 8% increase in tuition fees due to the education budget cuts. The rise in tuition costs will force students to borrow more loans setting up graduates with mass amounts of debt. With these sacrifices to their finances, this will discourage our children from attending college at all. College education should be available at an affordable cost.
I will fight against the privatization of education. Studies have shown that charter schools perform no better than public schools. Privatized charter schools will drain much needed funding away from public education creating a deeper burden for our students. Charter schools are not subjected to the same public oversight as our public schools. This means your tax dollars are being spent with no public accountability and regulation.