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The Island of Capraia is the setting of one of the most recent and mysterious theft investigations in Italy.The island is part of the Tuscan Archipelago, just off of the West coast of Italy, and is home to 4.000 people during the tourist season. The locals form a close-knit community, fit with its own fishing businesses, schools, and nightlife. Every islander knows his neighbour and his neighbour’s family.
It was an island where one could leave his house without feeling the need to lock his front door. Since a string of large-scale robberies has occurred throughout the Winter months, the innocence of every inhabitant has come into question.
The Wolf of CapraiaThe robber, who Il Tirreno calls "The Wolf of Capraia who steals from friends," has taken thousands of euros, jewellery, and valuable goods from workers, business owners, and the deputy mayor. Once a peaceful oasis of Italy, Capraia is now in the middle of an all-too-real crime novel. Cold weather and the threat of Covid have left the island without tourism and only about 200 local inhabitants. All evidence suggests that the thief lives on the island, since he seems to have a good understanding of the geography and even of the interior of the targeted buildings.
A local suspectA local suspect is a great threat because the islanders keep their money in cash; the last Capraian bank closed about a year ago and the island houses only one ATM. If one needs to visit a bank, he has to sail to the mainland Livorno. Inhabitants keep their savings in their homes and businesses, often in large sums.
The criminal has stolen not only cash, but entire locked safes. The most recent and jarring robbery took place at the tobacconist called "Il Cantuccio." It doubles as bar, where customers can have a coffee while reading the newspaper in the morning and a drink while playing cards in the evening. It is a cornerstone of the community.
The MayorAnyone on the island could become victim to these mysterious thefts. Deputy Mayor Fabio Mazzei was robbed in November 2020, when he was off the island visiting Pisa. He claimed that the robber is someone who knew his schedule and he accused him of waiting for his departure.
The suspect is not stealing from tourists, or unknown neighbours in a large city. They are stealing from their friends.
The three carabinieri on the island are working hard to survey the area and solve the case. Marida Bessi, mayor and president of the Livorno province has put it at the forefront of her priorities.
The islanders want the return of their precious ownings, but also the return of the safe and comfortable hug of Capraia that they once knew.
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Jaguar has launched the second generation XF in India, at a starting price which is under the Rs 50 lakh mark, beating the rest of the Germans in this segment by a couple of lakhs.
The XF gets a petrol and a diesel engine from the launch itself, with the much vaunted Ingenium diesel finally making its way into India, under the XF’s hood. There are no V6s this time around, at least for now, with both
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2013 WWE Hall of Fame inductee Trish Stratus was the featured guest on this week's edition of Monday Night Mayhem, hosted by The Big Mosh & "The Chairman of the Board" Todd Vincent. Here are interview highlights courtesy of Kahlil "Paterson" Thomas, MNM's correspondent & contributor:
Where she was when she found out that news that she was going to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and her reaction to hearing the news about being part of the WWE's "Class of 2013": "It was the end of 2012. I was home. I got a call and was told the news. It was a little bit of a shock, because I feel like I just wrestled yesterday. I'm just super honored. It's exciting, because when I heard about the class and everyone else being inducted, I was just so thrilled and honored to be in the same class. I never thought I would get in, and just to know that I'm accepted, I'm going to be a fan just getting my pictures with everyone."
Her favorite match of her career and why she classifies it as "the pinnacle" of her era in women's wrestling: "My favorite will probably have to me my WrestleMania match with Mickie (James) at WrestleMania 22 in Chicago. The fact that it was my last WrestleMania match. I think why our era was so different and memorable than maybe today is the storylines and character development. What that match did was it embodied all the elements that era embodied: strong story and deep character development, but also solid work. I think that whole combination is what was brought out in that match, and you could see the crowd invested in a story that was six months long. I look at that match as the pinnacle of that era."
The growth of her Stratusphere Yoga Studio and her Stratusphere Yoga brand: "When I retired in 2006, one of my first business venture was to open up a yoga studio. I opened up place north of Toronto called Stratusphere. That's where I started the foundation for the brand, and spreading the word about yoga, and living a balanced lifestyle. The transition to develop my own style happened when I was about to film my movie 'Bounty Hunters.' I realized I was playing this kick-ass bounty hunter, and I was a 'yoga chick.' So I ended up creating this routine, which was integrating strength training moments into my yoga flow, and my body totally changed. So I started showing people the style I was doing, and it really caught on. That's how I developed Stratusphere Yoga, and then I started producing the DVD's."
Much more is contained in Trish's interview with Monday Night Mayhem, including her candid thoughts on her fellow WWE Hall of Fame inductees, why she agrees with many others in saying the "Class of 2013" is the best of all-time, what prompted her decision to retire at the age of 30, and more. You can download and listen to the full interview by clicking here.
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India terror group, Lashkar-e-Taiba, the new Al Qaeda? BY JAMES GORDON MEEK NEW YORK DAILY NEWS WASHINGTON BUREAU
Sunday, December 21st 2008, 4:00 AM
WASHINGTON - U.S. intelligence was caught off-guard by Lashkar-e-Taiba's "highly sophisticated" Mumbai terror strikes last month, which top spies now consider the debut of a new "brand name" to rival Al Qaeda.
The Islamist group was formed with Pakistani government help decades ago, but U.S. officials admit underestimating Lashkar's shift from waging a minor conflict in the Kashmir region to threatening Westerners and Jews.
"There is real concern over the fact LeT has raised its profile," a U.S. counterterror official told the Daily News. "A lot of people are watching closely now to see if they're plotting new attacks."
The group is as mainstream in Pakistan as its ally Hamas is in the Palestinian territories.
Before the mayhem that began Nov. 26, no Lashkar camps in Pakistan's tribal areas had been targeted during an intense CIA offensive in the fall, a senior intelligence official confirmed.
The agency has used unmanned drones to fire missiles at Taliban and Al Qaeda operatives directing the insurgency in Afghanistan. Lashkar cross-trains with the two terror groups.
But U.S. counterterror efforts are now getting beefed up, sources said.
"Assume that the intelligence community has new targets it previously hoped would be only distractions, of which LeT is one," a third U.S. official told The News.
Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the military's Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Lashkar - which once focused on the India-Pakistan fight over Kashmir - hit a "new threshold" of terror by killing Americans, Brits and Jews.
"They specifically targeted a Jewish center that was off the main drag," Mullen recently told reporters. "It raises this outfit to a much higher level than where it was before."
Brooklyn Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg and his wife, Rivkah, were slain there, leaving their baby, Moshe, an orphan.
Many also were surprised by what one internal U.S. government document called "hit and run" tactics that killed scores of Indians and six Americans.
Mullen said the 10 thugs "in a highly sophisticated manner [held] at bay an entire city."
They had been trained by military pros in small arms and close combat for a year near Kashmir - though evidence isn't a slam dunk that Pakistani spies aided them, sources said. The killers used satellite GPS units and phones and Google Earth to plan and execute the attacks.
Ex-CIA analyst Michael Scheuer declared it "a superb operation."
Americans and Jews now face greater danger from Lashkar overseas, officials said.
"There are a lot of tourists in South Asia, and there's really not a lot we can do," Scheuer said.
"The question," said another intelligence official, "is whether Mumbai is a 'one-off' or if such operations could be sustained."


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2024 Chevy Equinox Engine, Colors, Exterior – Since the global flu pandemic and other obstacles, the Chevy Equinox makeover has been postponed until 2025. It’s never too late to start. Three rows of seating are standard in the Traverse, making it one of the most notable entries in its market and providing plenty of interior space. Current mass-market minivans like the Honda Pilot, Hyundai Palisade, and Ford Explorer may serve as inspiration.
It’s one of the most popular vehicles today because of its powerful engine, but it lacks overall appeal. The engine is a 3.6-liter V6 that produces 310 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque on the drivetrain. Even though the Traverse is not a genuine off-road vehicle, its available all-wheel drive allows it to handle challenging road conditions.
2024 Chevy Equinox Redesign
New 2024 Chevy Equinox, a redesigned front fascia, LED standard headlights and LED taillights will be standard on all 2024 Chevrolet Traverse models. With the RS and higher trim levels, heated power-folding outside mirrors are standard equipment.
With the addition of the Midnight/Sport Edition bundle, the Redline Edition has been updated. All Chevy vehicles come standard with Chevy Safety Assist, including front collision and lane departure warnings. On a broader range of trims, adaptive cruise control is now available. As an added bonus, the Premier and High Country trim levels come standard with an eight-inch color driver information display.
For the most part, buyers in this market category find the inside of the 2024 Chevy Equinox appealing. Having a lot of room, a variety of storage options, and an ergonomic design make it easy to carry your family. In spite of the lack of softness in certain materials, such as the top trimmings, the functional interior’s charm remains intact. There are a number of options available to modify the base model, including all-wheel drive, heated and ventilated front seats, and wireless phone charging.
With the captain’s chairs installed in the second row, the RS has a total of seven seats. A second-row bench is included as standard equipment. Jet Black/Spice Red was also our favorite color combination. The abundance of power outlets and USB connections in the cabin will be appreciated by passengers traveling with electronic devices.
Even if it lacks the most cutting-edge technology, the 3.6-liter V6’s 310 engine and 266 lb-ft of torque make it a competitive vehicle in its class. This engine’s power delivery is linear and smooth, which is typical of naturally aspirated engines. Thus, the Traverse is a joy to drive both in the city and on the highway, where it happily cruises at the legal limit.
A nine-speed automatic gearbox drives the V6. The transmission was adequate in terms of smoothness and responsiveness for a midsize crossover. Even with more expensive new cars, we are unable to provide this guarantee.
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There is a starting price of $33,700 for the 2024 Chevy Equinox LS. It costs $36,200 for the LT Cloth, $38,900 for the LT Leather, and $44,200 for the RS. The Premier costs $46,600, but the Chevy Equinox in the High Country costs well over $50,000. The $1,195 US destination fee and any additional costs are not included in this pricing. The basic model may be upgraded from FWD to AWD for an extra $2,000, while all other trim levels have the same price.


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Sharon Erickson Nepstad is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Duquesne University, where she also teaches peace studies and conflict resolution at the Graduate Center for Social and Public Policy.
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First of it's good to meet you all and I am pleased that this forum is being well used and that members are supporting each other. As an Admin my job is to look into the forum and make sure that things are running smoothly and that members are keeping to the guidelines which I am pleased to say everyone is doing. If there is any problems feel free to send me a message.
I have been struggling with mental health issues for a long time a lot of which have come from me having Aspergers Syndrome. Over the last few years I have been on various medications and done numerous talking therapies which have helped a lot in me understanding my triggers to depression and anxiety.
The last couple of weeks has been a bit of a nightmare for me and I feel I have taken a step backwards. I have a chronic pain condition which has been getting worse and I feel this has had a big impact on my mood. I am also going through a couple of medication changes which always upsets my system. I am switching from Escitalopram to Paroxatine and have also switched some of my pain meds.
I think if you have a setback you do need to be prepared and the quicker you realise the symptoms the better you can deal with them before things get worse. I still wish sometimes that I could just wake up and every thing will be ok but unfortunately things don't work like that. For me acceptance has been key and it took me years to come to terms that I will have these problems but through techniques I have learned I will be able to manage things better Mindfulness has really helped me to accept who I am.
A lot has happened to me in the last 2 years I lost my job due to the discrimination and stigma of my employer and then had the stress of a tribunal case and also found the cause of my chronic pain which came as a blow. I take each day as it comes and try and set myself goals and tick them of once complete and try and stay as positive as possible about the future and not dwell on the past.
Writing this blog today has helped me as I was feeling depressed but it helps to talk about things. I hope every one has found this forum as helpful as I have?


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These 3D-printed garments demonstrate how new technology is changing the design process. Traditionally, the process of manufacturing a new garment is both long and labor-intensive. However, 3D printing technology could help to streamline and simplify the design process in the years to come.
Instead of constructing clothing by hand, 3D printing allows designers to manipulate their garments with digital tools. These digital renderings allow designers to conceptualize unusual shapes and patterns that have never been seen before. For example, Dutch designer Anouk Wipprecht constructed a line of dresses that transformed different automotive parts into experiential couture.
In addition to helping designers come up with creative designs, 3D-printing also allows these individuals to utilize fabric that is not traditionally used to make clothing. For instance, a California couple produced a mesh bikini out of a material that can absorb contaminants from the water. Adidas also designed a line of athletic apparel that is made from titanium-blended yarn, which helps to keep the wearer cool.
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Our beloved Chicago Cubs finished the 2008 regular season with a 97-64 record. 97 freaking wins my friends!
Some fans hoped they might get to that 100 win milestone but that didn’t happen, and that’s alright. It doesn’t really matter anyway, wins and losses mean nothing going into the playoffs. Instead of going all out for those last few wins Lou Pinella used the last week to rest his regulars, give the bench players and rookies a chance to play, set up the post season staff and look at all the middle relievers to see who would fill those last few bullpen positions.
The 97 Wins by the Cubs are the highest number by the franchise since the 1945 season. In 1945 the Cubs won 98 games to finish 98-56-1. (Wait, there were ties back then?) 1945 was also the year of the last World Series trip for the Cubbies. History is on our side my friends! Good omens!
The 97 wins also the give the Cubs the best record in the National League! Whoa! The Phillies had 92 wins and won the National League East. The Milwaukee Brewers had the third most wins with 90 to gain the Wild Card spot. The Los Angeles Dodgers, who are the Cubs first round opponent, won 84 games to win the NL West. This was less than both the Cardinals and the Astros who won 86 games but didn’t get to the playoffs. Sorry guys but that seems to happen every year to somebody.
The winningest team in baseball for 2008 was the Los Angeles Angels, with an even 100 to win the AL West. The Tampa Bay Rays won 97 and the AL East. The Boston Red Sox won 95 to clinch the Wild Card. The Twins and the White Sox finished the season tied for first with 88 wins and matched up in a one game playoff for the AL Central title. The Sox won an exciting 1-0 game, setting up the potential Best Delusional Cubs Fan Fantasy of All Time: The Cubs beating the White Sox in the World Series. Oh that would be sweet.
That White Sox win on the bonus last day of the season set up the brackets for the first round in the AL.
2008 American League Division Series:
Boston Red Sox vs Los Angeles Angels
Chicago White Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays.
The Cubs lost the final game of the season 3-1 in a game where Pinella pitched almost all his bullpen guys to see who would get the final spot. It was a meaningless game for the Cubs but incredibly important for the Milwaukee Brewers. For the Brewers this win on the last game of the season, along with the loss by the Mets, gave the brew crew their first visit to postseason play since 1982. It also means the Brewers and Cubs could potentially meet later on in the playoffs. That would potentially be a hell of a series between the two rivals if it were to happen.
2008 National League Division Series:
Los Angeles Dodgers vs CHICAGO CUBS
Milwaukee Brewers vs Philadelphia Phillies
The Cubs will have to get past the “more dangerous than people think” Los Angeles Dodgers and the Brewers would have to beat the power hitting/slacker pitching of the Philadelphia Phillies for it to happen. Round one is set: Dodgers vs CUBS and Brewers vs Phillies. DING! DING!
Other 2008 Chicago Cubs Regular Season Facts:
The Cubs led the league in runs with 855. This is only the 3rd time in franchise history they’ve scored more than 850 runs in a season.
The Cubs batted .278 for the season. This is the highest team average since 1937 when they hit an incredible .287 as a team.
The most suprising offensive statistic: The Cubs led the league in walks! If you’ve been a Cubs fan for awhile, you know that this was pretty much unthinkable before Pinella came to town. In 2008 the Cubbies had 636 walks!
The Cubs led the league in Doubles with 329.
The Cubs pitching staff led the league in strikeouts with 1,264. This was an incredible 8th year in a row the Cubs have led the league in strikeouts!
The Cubs had the third lowest ERA in the NL at 3.87, just behind the Brewers 3.85 and the Dodgers 3.68.
The Cubs pitchers allowed the second lowest number of runs in the NL with 671. The Dodgers led the league in this category as well, allowing just 648.
2008 was the second year in a row the Chicago Cubs won the National League Central. The last time the Cubs won the division two years in a row was the 1907-1908 seasons. That’s right, it was the last time the Cubs were in the World Series. History is on our side my friends!
The Cubs had five players with 20 or more Home Runs!
Alfonso Soriano – 29
Aramis Ramirez – 27
Geovany Soto – 23
Mark DeRosa – 21
Derrek Lee - 20
If you want to, you can count Jim Edmonds too. He had 20 homers, but to be technical, only 19 of them were as a Cub.
The Cubs finished 33 games over .500! Imagine that friends. What a year! This is the best Cubs team I have seen in my lifetime. Unless you were around in 1969(not me), or maybe 1984(I was) this is probably the best Cubs team you’ve ever seen too. Let’s enjoy this!
I’m excited. GO CUBS!!!!
Reflections on the 2008 Season – Bleed Cubbie Blue
Cubs no spoilers, will face LA in NLDS – Chicago Tribune

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No, not disc as in Compact Disc, this piece predates the birth of CD by some 30 years.
We discovered this Disc Music Newspaper, featuring Elvis Presley just recently. We were amazed to see just how old it was and how well it had survived. It’s definitely the oldest piece of music newspaper we’ve had thus far.
Cast yourself back 45 years…
Disc – 21st February 1959 issue of the UK music newspaper. Take a step back in time with this stunning slice of history from the first UK music weekly that concentrated on all things ‘pop’, it’s a pre-Beatles world where Rosemary June [me neither] was deemed ‘cover-star’ material and Perry Como was still big news to [some] of the nations teenagers. However, delve a little deeper and you get a sense that things were changing, there’s an exclusive set of Elvis ‘G.I’ photos, articles on jazz, Ray Charles, a section entitled ‘Big Beat’ that reviews Marty Wilde, Dion & The Belmonts, Richie Valens and on the back cover the headline reads ‘Cliff Richard Makes An LP’! with some fantastic shots of Cliff in his early ‘lip-curling’ prime. As you might expect with a paper of this vintage there is some minor overall discolouration from age and, where the paper has been folded for the past fifty plus years, there is a very small tear along the spine, however, the paper remains fully intact and has stood the test of time remarkably well all things considered. It’s a superb piece, not only of interest to the Elvis/Cliff/Rock ‘n’ Roll collector, but it also offers a sneak peak into a world on the cusp of the sixties and all that was to follow.

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Cape May is filled with events to bring in the holiday season from the beginning of November all the way to the New Year. And The Montreal Beach Resort is still celebrating our 50th season! It’s not too late to book a great deal on an ocean front room with one of our fun special package deals. Come on down for a short (but sweet) getaway and enjoy the Holiday Happenings:
Fall Arts & Crafts Festival
At Cape May Convention Hall, take part in the town’s Fall Arts & Crafts Festival. On November 14th, celebrate the best of the autumn season before the official holiday festivities begin.
Holiday Preview Weekend in Cape May
From November 20 to 22, you can get a head start on your holiday celebrations. The Physick Estate will be completely decorated with endless lights and holiday trimmings. The Carroll Gallery exhibit, An Old-Fashioned Christmas: Holiday Traditions Through the Years, takes visitors back to past holidays with model trains and an old-time village beneath a giant Christmas tree. On Saturday, Santa himself will take part in the Tree-Lighting Ceremony, and the Physick House will be open from 6 to 8pm with free self-guided tours. Other activities include Santa’s Trolley Rides for kids, and Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Rides and Holiday Lights Trolley Rides for adult visitors.
A Cape May Christmas, 2015
Written by Marlena Lustik, this new family-friendly holiday production combines the stories of Saint Nicholas with Cape May’s own historic Captain Mey to tell the tale of Mr. and Mrs. Claus on a getaway to this seaside town. Opening night is November 27th.
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
L. Frank Baum, who wrote the The Wizard of Oz, was responsible for placing Santa Claus into a world of folklore and wonder. It is because of his book The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, that Santa is believed to have elves to assist him. At the East Lynne Theater Company, the story is displayed on stage as an adaptation and performance by Artistic Director Gayle Stahlhuth. The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is a tale about Santa’s life from his early years to his role as one of the most important figures of one’s childhood.
If you want to celebrate the end of fall or even start preparing for Christmas cheer, there are endless activities to explore around town this year.


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Los Angeles elementary school students from low-income backgrounds have severe nutritional problems, a new report reveals.
In a study published in the journal Public Health Nutrition about overweight conditions in urban, low-income African American and Hispanic children attending Los Angeles Unified School District elementary schools, authors established the prevalence and severity of nutritional problems among low-income children in Los Angeles schools.
Authors claim the study is the first comprehensive study regarding the food situation and nutritional status of multi-grade children of elementary school age in the Los Angeles Unified School District, the second largest school district in the nation.
According to Dr. Wendelin M. Slusser, a Venice Family Clinic staff pediatrician, UCLA Schools of Medicine and Public Health assistant clinic professor, and lead author of the study:
“Overweight children not only suffer from negative psychosocial repercussions from their peers, sleep apnea and orthopedic complications, but older overweight children and adolescents are now also presenting with type II diabetes mellitus and hypertension, diseases normally seen in the obese adult.”
The study measured and interviewed 919 children in 14 elementary schools and found that more than 35 percent of the sample was classified at being at risk for overweight.
The racial and ethnic mix of the children participating in the study reflected the overall student body of the 14 schools.
The racial and ethnic groups with the highest percentage of obesity are African Americans (46.5 percent) and Hispanics (41.2 percent).
These rates are considerably higher than those found in national surveys, which had rates for Hispanics at 28.7 percent and African Americans at 20.1 percent.
Because children of elementary school age in the lower socioeconomic groups eat the majority of their meals at school, Slusser and her colleagues have been instrumental in developing with Los Angeles Unified School District policy-makers pilot projects to help solve this nutritional problem.
Among recommendations are a salad bar lunch menu option and enhancement of physical activity programs through the in-service training of classroom teachers.
But Slusser says that much must still be done.
“Designing a primary obesity prevention school-based program plus parent education is a practical and necessary solution to the complex problem of obesity,” Slusser says.
Slusser hopes that, as more media attention is given to practical solutions within the schools, progress will be made and all of society will benefit.


Since 1977, the WDC has worked closely with Mayors and their representatives to influence Congress, policy, and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) in directing employment and training funds throughout the country. The WDC works to ensure that workforce development activities are a key focus of cities. The WDC also supports and informs the work of the USCM Committee on Jobs, Education and Workforce.
Attending the Mayors and Workforce Board Leadership Meeting in Houston, from left, U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Columbia, SC Mayor Stephen Benjamin; Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren.
Rochelle Daniels, Workforce Development Council Board Member and General Counsel of CareerSource Broward and Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank Ortis at the Mayors and Workforce Board Leaders in Houston.
U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Columbia, SC Mayor Stephen Benjamin opens the Mayors and Workforce Board Leaders Meeting on Local Innovations in Preparing a Highly-Skilled Workforce in Houston in April 2019. From left, Mark Mattke, USCM Workforce Development Council President and CEO of the Spokane Workforce Council; Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of The U.S. Conference of Mayors; and Mayor Stephen Benjamin.
USCM Workforce Development Council (WDC) Leadership at the WDC Board Meeting in Houston. From left, Kathleen Amoroso, USCM Assistant Vice President; Mark Mattke, WDC President and CEO of the Spokane Workforce Council; Trinh Nguyen, WDC First Vice President and Director of the Mayor’s Office Workforce Development in Boston and Pamela Nabors, WDC Second Vice President Pamela Nabors, President and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida.
Addressing Mayors and Workforce Development Council Leaders Meeting in Houston from left Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren, Beth A. Van Duyne, Region 6 Administrator of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Nicholas Lalpuis, Regional 6 Administrator of the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor.
Ricardo Neal, Director of Innovation and Strategy at the Literacy Lab in Washington DC, left, and former Workforce Development Council President Clyde McQueen, President and CEO of the Full Employment Council in Kansas City, MO attending the Mayors and Workforce Development Leadership Meeting in Houston.
Molly Conway, Deputy Chief of Staff and Acting Assistant Secretary of the Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor addressing Mayors and Workforce Development Leaders in Houston in April 2019with Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren listening.
Focus / Impact
- WIOA: The WDC played a central role in
the passage of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
- Policy: The WDC actively works to shape the legislative agenda and national policy.
- Information: The WDC provides timely information and updates that are critical to our work (i.e., weekly emails, member alerts, meetings, and forums).
- Access: WDC has developed extraordinary relationships with key policy makers and officials (DOL, Congress, and the White House), enabling meaningful dialogue/action.
- Capacity Building: Through ongoing collaboration and sharing, WDC members are on the cutting edge and develop innovative approaches to workforce challenges.
- Impact: Comprised of leading workforce professionals from throughout the country, WDC members are
shaping the future of workforce development.
Members / Benefits
- WDC members are leading professionals who have the responsibility to build, maintain, and govern urban workforce systems.
- WDC’s quarterly forums are intimate, allowing for all members to interact with each other and the key officials who address, inform, and learn from the group.
- A robust committee structure allows for engagement at all levels.
- The WDC supports the strengthening of the mayoral role in our local workforce system, enabling deeper impact on a local level.
- For more information on Membership, please contact Kathy Amoroso, email@example.com, 202-861-6723, or Ida Mukendi, firstname.lastname@example.org, 202-861-6724.
CLICK HERE for more info about the United States Conference of Mayors Workforce and Development Council’s History and Background.
What is the WDC?
- The WDC was established in 1977 by The U.S. Conference of Mayors to call national attention to the problems and potential of urban America in areas related to workforce development.
- The WDC plays a leading role in all matters of national policy related to workforce development.
- The WDC supports and informs the work of the USCM Standing Committee on Jobs, Education and Workforce.
What are the primary foci of the WDC?
- Policy: The WDC actively works to shape the legislative agenda and national policy related to workforce development.
- Information: The WDC provides timely information critical to doing our work at the local level (weekly emails, member alerts, meetings & forums).
- Capacity Building: By connecting with an active network of urban professionals, along with technical assistance and support from WDC staff, members of the WDC are better able to get ahead of the curve and develop innovative approaches to the challenges we face every day in our industry.
What is the WDC’s Competitive Advantage?
- WDC members are all professionals who have the responsibility to build, maintain, and govern urban workforce systems.
- WDC’s forums are intimate (approximately 50 to 60 participants), allowing for all members to interact with each other and the high-profile and knowledgeable officials who address the group.
- WDC is governed by workforce professionals who have the same daily challenges as the membership.
- An active committee structure allows for engagement at any level.
- WDC is an arm of The United States Conference of Mayors – The work of the WDC directly supports the maintenance and strengthening of the mayoral role in the workforce system.
- WDC is affordable and cost-effective.
What Does It Cost?
The Service Fee for annual membership is based on the population of the largest city in the local workforce development area that is a member of The United States Conference of Mayors. Effective July 1, 2017, the service fee is as follows:
|City Population||Membership Fee|
|200,000 – 500,000||$1,815.00|
|500, 000 – 1,000,000||$3,630.00|
|Associate (non-voting) non-Profit member||$1,210.00|
|Associate (non-voting) for-profit member||$5,445.00|


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In this post, we discuss improving your writing by creating larger-than-life characters.
When you write fiction, you start with character, the heartbeat of the novel. Characters are interesting people in terrible difficulties.
Readers read novels for story but also for intimacy – they want to move into a character’s life, live inside his or her thoughts and emotions, take on his or her goals and problems.
Creating Larger-Than-Life Characters
Fictional characters must be interesting and capable of pursuing a story goal. They should be flawed and vulnerable.
If we want readers to remember them, they must also be larger-than-life. Merriam-Webster defines larger-than-life as ‘the sort legends are made of’.
James N. Frey deals with larger-than-life characters in his non-fiction books. Frey, the author of How to Write a Damn Good Novel and How to Write a Damn Good Novel II, coined the term ‘homo fictus’ to depict the differences between real people and larger-than-life fictional people.
He writes: "Readers demand that homo fictus be more handsome or ugly, ruthless or noble, vengeful or forgiving, brave or cowardly, and so on, than real people are. Homo fictus has hotter passions and colder anger; he travels more, fights more, loves more, changes more, and has more sex. Lots more sex. Homo fictus has more of everything. Even if he is plain, dull and boring, he’ll be more extraordinary in his plainness, dullness and boringness than his real-life counterparts."
Our favourite, unforgettable fictional characters loom large in our imagination. All these characters have stature, presence, flair. Many have become archetypes. All of them are memorable.
Examples of larger-than-life characters:
- Cruella de Vil in One Hundred and One Dalmatians
- Harry Potter in the novels by J. K. Rowling
- Spud Milton in the Spud series of novels by John van de Ruit
- Ebenezer Scrooge is the protagonist in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
- Frodo Baggins in The Lord of The Rings
- Holden Caufield is the protagonist in J. D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye
- Atticus Finch in To Kill A Mockingbird
- Jo March from Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
- Don Corleone from Mario Puzo’s novel The Godfather
- Lolita from the novel Lolita written by Vladimir Nabokov
- Nancy Drew
- Jay Gatsby is the title character of the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, The Great Gatsby
- Scarlett O’Hara from Gone With The Wind
- Stephanie Plum is the bounty hunter protagonist in a series of novels by Janet Evanovich.
- Bridget Jones by Helen Fielding
- Harry Bosch is the detective created by Michael Connelly
- John Rebus from the Inspector Rebus series of detective novels by Ian Rankin
- Wednesday Addams from The Addams Family
- Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
- Sherlock Holmes, the famous English detective created by Arthur Conan Doyle
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EPA to hold two hearings on Tier 3 proposed rulemaking
Amanda Bayhi | April 23, 2013
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold two public hearings in April on the Tier 3 proposed rulemaking, which would set new vehicle emissions standards and lower the sulfur content of gasoline in 2017 if passed.
The hearings, which will address how motor vehicles impact air quality and public health, will take place April 24 and 29, and each will begin at 10 a.m. local time.
The first hearing, on April 24, will be in the Sonseta Hotel–Philadelphia at 1800 Market Street, Philidelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. The second hearing, on April 29, will be at The Doubletree–Magnificent Mile at 300 E. Ohio Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611.
To register to speak at either hhearing, contact JoNell Iffland, EPA Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ), at (734) 214-4454 or Iffland.firstname.lastname@example.org.
To submit a written comment, identify it by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0135 and email it to A-and-R-Docket@epa.gov, mail it to Environmental Protection Agency Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center (6102T) 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 or hand-carry it to EPA West building EPA Docket Center (Room 3340) 1301 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC.
All written comments must be received by June 13.
For more information about the proposed Tier 3 rulemaking, visit epa.gov/otaq/tier3.htm.
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As the number of suspected Zika virus transmissions by mosquito rose to 14 in Florida, the CDC issued a travel advisory for pregnant women traveling to Miami.
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The company Potain is a leading producer of construction cranes. Manitowac is a particular brand that provides cranes for the building construction industry. A few of the ranges and service news about Potain cranes consist of: crane operators training programs, tower cranes, building site reference, used cranes, and crane equipment innovations, amongst numerous other things.
There are a lot of different realities in today's global marketplace; the customers these days no longer accept any "one-size-fits-all-solutions" to meet their requirements. Manitowoc is dedicated to assisting all their customers suit their highly specific and diverse needs. The company is completely structured in order to meet the diversified needs for different jobs and regions in order to serve their broad customer base.
A huge variety of machines including Manitowoc-lattice boom crawler cranes, Grove mobile hydraulic cranes, National Crane telescoping cranes and Potain tower cranes are services, manufactured and sold at numerous locations on 5 various continents.
Basically all Manitowoc products are designed and built as modular base units in order to maximize functionality and value. These units all have the capacity for add-on components that could help the equipment maximize its performance. Last of all, every product has been engineered with features that suit all the requirements of different regions. For instance, they offer simplicity, together with dependable and efficient performance in the most challenging settings as well as suit all the requirements of global transportation policies.
Manitowoc Finance offers many reasonable financing alternatives for their customers, that helps their clients facilitate securing the right type of machinery, and allows the company to tackle lucrative new opportunities when they occur. Furthermore, once their clients are in the field, Manitowoc's Crane Care provides complete service packages. They are available to assist and have professional repair and diagnosis available at your side. All maintenance is performed by skilled local representatives who speak the native language of where help is being called from. These professionals have the ability and knowledge to return your equipment to lucrative operation with a short amount of downtime.


In this post, we look at some of the businesses and communities around the world benefitting from offgrid renewable energy systems with storage.
In this post, we look at the benefits of microgrids and energy storage and some forward-thinking microgrid projects in the UK.
One of the most complicated challenges of a 100% renewable power grid is how to replace the inertial stability provided by traditional synchronous generators.
Check out the latest edition of our Energy Storage Landscape to keep updated with the ever-changing industry.
Find out more about community energy in the UK and how communities and local authorities are working together to help achieve Net Zero
The UK Government published its long-awaited Energy White Paper revealing the scale and opportunity of the energy transition. Read this infographic for the key points.
Cheesecake Energy Ltd today announced its energy storage pilot with Nottinghamshire County Council for charging of its electric bus fleet with on-site solar.


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The Entod Video
Have a look at our Corporate film to know all about us. Additionally, click the link below to view our products.
Established in 1977, Entod has always shown a strong commitment to Innovation & Quality in Ophthalmic, ENT and Paediatric medicines. Our commitment and dedication to consistently achieve the HIGHEST QUALITY INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS has won us the trust of many in the ophthalmic, ENT and respiratory fraternity.
Entod has been committed in collaborating with various medical fraternities in support of educational and professional development programmes and conferences. We want to make a real difference to medical practice and to the quality of medical care received by patients.
We incorporate the latest TECHNOLOGIES in pharmaceutical manufacturing and are proud that our products are manufactured at state-of-the-art internationally approved manufacturing facilities.
Entod is continually expanding its innovative product range, rapidly developing its R&D facilities and growing its sales field force globally. With several exciting new products, research projects and clinical initiatives in the pipeline, Entod´s global image is taking good shape.

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You may have seen this car on here previously as I have replied to the odd thread over the years.
Three years ago a friend bought it after me hassling him for ages to get one for him to commute to the station in. Turns out, he never really used it and most of the mileage over his 3-year ownership was driven by me (700 miles in 3 years) as I often borrowed the car!
Fast forward to this year and after loosing some storage space the car was going to be put up for sale - but I had to buy it before this happened!
I have always been a fan of the twizy and hired a couple in the New Forest back when the hire fleet was down there. I believe this fleet then moved to the Isle of Wight and now makes up most of the TwizyTours fleet in London.
This is the car in April 2016 when my friend bought it:
The previous owner does not know how the car ended up being Liquid Yellow, however, the car is the pink/orange colour underneath on all panels (not the best paint job)
The car gained a ‘spare’ private number plate that was kicking around and we fitted a Parrot kit. The car gained a couple of friends by way of a Lambo and Renault Sport Spider whilst on my travels. We also visited Surrey Rolling Road and the car made 26bh (it did have a power box fitted, which I do not have but I believe the ‘map’ has remained on the car).
One year I took the car to a small evening meet at Guildford Tyres (as it was close enough to home to make the trip!) and to my surprise, I was not the only Twizy there! Fellow member on here @R1NGA also made an appearance!
You can also see the car briefly wore some branding from my friends business, of which the colour scheme came from the Twizy!
Now under my ownership (and with a new reg!), I had a few things to attend to. Firstly the brake pads were needing changing so I undertook this simple task…
Next, I purchased a set of tyres (£175 delivered from Camskill) as the car had one mismatched brand and two which were nearly bald. These are yet to be fitted but they do fit in the Twizy!
Today I took the car to have the wheels aligned as the steering was a little off…
I then changed the ‘gearbox’ oil which worked well with a small syringe…
The next jobs are an MOT next weekend (I have replaced the Hazard switch, again) and I’d like to get the yellow parts resprayed to make the car ‘mine’. The last job will likely be a steering wheel re-trim from Jack at Royal Steering Wheels.
Apologies for the long post but I thought I would document the last three years of YC13 KKR / F7 UMP / M4 XWW!


Did Vikings prefer axes or swords?
The most common hand weapon among Vikings was the axe – swords were more expensive to make and only wealthy warriors could afford them. The prevalence of axes in archaeological sites can likely be attributed to its role as not just a weapon, but also a common tool.
Were war hammers ever used?
War hammers were used by knights as auxiliary weapons during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, after body armor of plates had made attack by sword edge almost useless. The hammerhead was designed to deliver a stunning blow on a steel helmet, but the sharp beak (
Were Vikings good at throwing axes?
They were highly sharpened and Vikings would practice their axe-throwing skills in competitions before heading out to war. Axes were widely used in combat when warriors threw the axes in an overhand motion (a bit like bowling).
How effective are war hammers?
It became somewhat of a necessity in combat when armor became so strong that swords and axes were no longer able to pierce and ricocheted upon impact. The war hammer could inflict significant damage on the enemy through their heavy impact, without the need to pierce the armor.
Who did the Vikings fear the most?
The Viking reputation as bloodthirsty conquerors has endured for more than a millennium but new research shows that some Norsemen approached the British islands with more than a little trepidation.
Did Vikings use war hammers?
Some modern fantasy sources suggest that Vikings used war hammers in battle, perhaps inspired by Þór’s hammer, Mjöllnir. Evidence for the use of hammers as weapons in the Viking age is negligible.
Did Samurai use war hammers?
An ōtsuchi (大槌, lit. large hammer or mallet) is a large wooden war mallet used by the samurai class of feudal Japan. The ōtsuchi had a shaft of about 6 ft (182.88 cm) much like the ono (war axe).
Were hammers better than swords?
Swords aren’t as heavy and are more precise on targets and are faster than hammers. But when compared with all the damage hammers can do and the fact that your fighting with big metal monster machines, a hammer, especially a sledgehammer is better for those types of battles.
Can a hammer break a sword?
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What weapons did Vikings prefer?
They wore iron helmets, chain mail armour, and carried swords, axes, spears and wooden shields. Vikings were also skilled with bows and arrows. The weapons were made with iron, and often decorated with inlaid, or encrusted silver or copper. The sword was the most prized weapon.
Were axes better than swords?
For combat uses, the Ax is going to have better leverage and more pressure(and therefor more damage) on impact due to the smaller size of the blade but the same amount of force used when compared to the sword.
Were swords common for Vikings?
The saga authors themselves tell us that swords were not common in the Viking age (Fóstbræðra saga, ch. 3). Perhaps sagas were more commonly written about men who had the wealth and status to carry and use a sword. Perhaps swords were treated differently when selecting grave goods, compared to spears or axes.
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+1, One of the perks you get when you have a shop, upgrade your suspension is that they should set it up for you. It doesn't take them much time.There are no "sweet numbers" for any bike as all riders are different. If you had a shop redo the forks and install the ohlins rear, they should have set the suspension up for you all ready and you shouldn't have to touch it for a while.
I personally felt that there was not enough weight over the front, so i have my rear raised two clicks. I also raised the front slightly because, in raising the rear I was having issues during hard braking after I switched to the NISSIN calipers. That helped stabilize the weight transfer to make hard braking an un-worrysome task.Do you guys keep the stock ride height or play with raising/lowering your forks? What about the ride height for the rear, leave it at stock height and just set the sag and play with the clickers?
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This Instrument is the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code — Standard 1.4.2 — Maximum Residue Limits Amendment Instrument
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Sum of bifenazate and bifenazate diazene (diazenecarboxylic acid, 2-(4-methoxy-[1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl] 1-methylethyl ester), expressed as bifenazate
Sum of dimethoate and omethoate, expressed as dimethoate
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Commodities of animal origin: Sum of fludioxonil and oxidisable metabolites, expressed as fludioxonil
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A lot of individuals view fuzz as the grandfather of grit. It is among the oldest and most appealing guitar effects and possibly the simplest. However, they are not easy to choose as there are a number of available options. These range from stylish boutique boxes with plenty of tones and knobs to simple, vintage reissues.
Quick Links To Our Best Fuzz Pedal For Stone Rock Recommendations
- JHS Muffuletta Fuzz Guitar Effects Pedal – OUR TOP CHOICE! Excellent guitar tone and sound, easy to use controls, and all around great fuzz pedal!
- EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Germanium/Silicon Hybrid Fuzz Guitar Effects Pedal – our runner up. This fuzz is also a great addition to your pedalboard.
- Boss FZ-5
- Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
- Way Huge Swollen Pickle Fuzz
Choosing the right stompbox for yourself can mean the difference between cutting through with a daring, creamy goodness and getting lost in a mix.
- 1 Quick Links To Our Best Fuzz Pedal For Stone Rock Recommendations
- 2 Our Stoner Rock Fuzz Reviews
- 3 What To Look For In A Fuzz Pedal To Play Stoner Rock
- 4 Fuzz Pedals For Stoner Rock Conclusion
Below is a listing of the best fuzz pedal for stoner rock:
Our Stoner Rock Fuzz Reviews
JHS Muffuletta Fuzz Guitar Effects Pedal
This pedal combines sounds that are directly inspired by 5 preferred Big Muff pedals; however, it goes further to add unique JHS interpretation for six varieties of muff flavors in a single pedal. The expensive cost and maintenance of vintage units makes it a challenge for the modern guitar player to have full access to the variety of classic Muff tones. Thankfully, JHS is designed to cover modern guitarists with this product, which is intended for studio work and rugged modern touring. You can rarely get a single pedal that is 6 impressive pedals in a small format and sounds remarkable and has no digital emulation. It also weighs next to nothing and is extremely easy to use.
The 5 classic Big Muff voices featured on the stomper are the Russian, the Civil War, the ’73 Ram Head, the Triangle and the Pi. These cover a wide range of fuzz tones; however, JHS added a sixth voice – the JHS 2015. This delivers a fuzz that ramps up the power, cuts back on compression and supplies plenty of mids. The combination of a pedalboard-friendly enclosure and an uncomplicated control system makes this a huge winner.
- The distortion on this pedal is always well-balanced without being too grimy.
- You can use it for soloing and rhythm playing with great success.
- Great bassy tones that sound great with both clean and dirty guitars.
- It can be a little difficult to dial in the tone you want.
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EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Germanium/Silicon Hybrid Fuzz Guitar Effects Pedal
EarthQuaker Devices are responsible for making some of the top stompboxes available and since its inception, the Hoof has been a major fan favorite. It is modeled after the renowned vintage green Russian Big Muff Pi; however, referring to it as a “clone” would definitely be a mistake. This is because it has a set of interdependent controls and has the capacity to produce much more remarkable versatility and depth.
Among the countless Muff clones currently available, this one stands out among the competition. It perfectly embodies the harmonics-rich and creamy sound of the Sovtek Muff; however, its germanium-silicon hybrid design provides a much broader band of tones. Alt-rock and 90s grunge are done very well on the Hoof, yet it also delivers the punchiness and bite for modern sounds.
That versatility shines through the four controls of the Hoof, namely the tone, stoner fuzz, level and shift. The shift is what really sets the pedal apart. It allows you to tweak the middle frequencies, moving from boosted to classic scooped. The tone knob and shift work in tandem, with the shift setting the center frequency of the tone knob. The level and controls also work well together with your guitars.
- Excellent for stoner rock, doom stoner metal, or psychedelia.
- Compact pedal design with a vintage look and sound.
- Lacks a bit of low end.
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This pedal packs two exceptional fuzzes into a compact unit, all while boosting up stoner doom type gain. There are three modes in this distortion effect, namely Gain Boost, Fuzz 1 and Fuzz 2. Gain boost is engaged when amp distortion is used together with the FZ-5. To get a “booming” sound, option1 is used and to get a treble sound, option 2 is used. This pedal attempts to produce a classic fuzz sound that resonates the 1960s and 1970s; however, it has the potential to produce a grunge-like sound.
To Produce a Classic Sound
This provides a vintage tone with lots of distortion and harmonics. By selecting the front pickup and lowering the tone of the guitar, you will be able to produce the effect of a ring modulation.
To Create In-your-face Grunge Tones
To create an awesome grunge sound, the FZ-5 must be in Fuzz 2 mode and the gain and treble tone must be set to maximum.
Using FZ-5 as a Treble Booster
To do this, the FZ-5 is to be set to the gain boost mode, placed in front of an amplifier and another distortion unit to produce a powerful distortion tone.
- Pretty chunky gain-y sound.
- Good for rock and hard rock.
- Sometimes I find it a little too high on the treble side, which can give your tone a little out of control feeling. Switching up the guitar’s pickups can help if that’s an issue.
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Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi
Sometimes also referred to as the V4 or IC Big Muff, the original circuitry of the Electro-Harmonix has been re-created authentically while adding a number of practical enhancements. These include true bypass switching and a compact, die-cast chassis.
Mike Matthews, who is the founder of Electro-Harmonix, credits Billy Corgan for popularizing the Op-Amp Big Muff. Corgan initially used the pedal in 1993, on Siamese Dream, the epic album of Smashing Pumpkins. After being videotaped talking about and playing the reissue, Corgan declares that the magic is still in the box and he was still able to get what he was looking for.
In place of transistors, the pedal depend on op-amps and 3 gain stages instead of 4 to produce its signature sound. It is a sound that has been described as a vast, crushing Big Muff sound that provides more crunch. It is remarkable for heavy leads, heavy rhythm playing and grungy, wall-of-sound distortion.
It features standard controls Volume, Sustain and Tone. In addition, there is a tone toggle switch that is designed to bypass the tone circuit. The Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi comes outfitted with a 9V battery or there is the option of being powered by a 9-volt AC adapter.
- Legendary fuzz tone.
- Excellent full sound.
- Not quite as heavy fuzz as some other models of this pedal or amps that are designed specifically for it. This is both a pro and a con. The sound quality is excellent, but the Fuzz is just not quite heavy enough to compete with some others designs.
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Way Huge Swollen Pickle Fuzz
With a mix of heavy bandpass filters and high-gain fuzz, this stoner rock stomper has the capacity of producing stinging drive tones. These guitar pedals allow you to sculpt tone with its 3 main controls of sustain, filter and loudness. Loudness allows you to crank up the Swollen Pickle to impressive levels. The Filter will satisfy the need for glitched-out drive, while Sustain delivers doomsday fuzz levels. However, to tame the Swollen Pickle, you will be able to modify the compression intensity with the crunch mini knob.
If you would like to dig further into the tone, taking the Swollen Pickle apart will reveal voice and clip, which are 2 internal mini controls. The voice controls the mid-cut intensity of the external mini scoop knob, while the clip provides two choices of clipping diode: opened fuzz and smooth sustain.
Synth players find the Swollen Pickle especially impressive as it sounds remarkable when a synthesizer runs through it. The filter knob is extremely helpful for smoothing low end frequencies out if they get excessively harsh. It is a remarkable option for those who would like that additional bite to their sound.
- Huge, deep, and rumbly tone.
- Extreme construction quality that you would expect from a boutique pedal company.
- Sounds awesome paired with reverb.
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What To Look For In A Fuzz Pedal To Play Stoner Rock
Finding the right fuzz pedal can be a daunting task with so many manufacturers competing for your attention. If you’re going to be playing in a Stoner Rock or Doom metal band, then you need to know what to look for in a good fuzz pedal. This section seeks to provide insights and advice on what type of fuzz sound is best suited for this style of music, as well as the differences between two main types of guitar distortion pedals – fuzzboxes and volume-driven overdrive guitar effects pedals.
Let’s get this bit out of the way first – to play Stoner Rock or Doom metal, you’re going to need a fuzz pedal. You might think that any old distortion pedal will do, but they just don’t create the right type of guitar tone for this music. There are three main sub-genres of Stoner Rock and Doom metal – Classic, Vintage and Modern. Each sub-genre has its own distinct sound that defines the music.
The Classic sound is a very big, fuzzy and guttural guitar tone with a rich mid-range. It’s a thick tone that has bags of sustain and would be great for playing riffs that have large melodic ideas incorporated in them as well as chord work with large intervals.
The Vintage tone is slightly different to the Classic sound, but it retains the rich mid-range of the Classic tone. What makes it different though is that it’s brighter in tone, with a more prominent high-end and less low end. This makes it perfect for playing lead parts with a lot of melody.
The Modern sound is fairly similar to the Vintage sound in that it retains a similar tone and feel, but tones down the brightness to make way for more clarity and definition. It’s a great tone for playing parts that require fast and aggressive playing.
So, what type of fuzz pedal should you buy? Well, you’re going to have to buy a fuzzbox if you want to play Stoner Rock or Doom metal. TC Electronic has some excellent options too.
Fuzz Pedals For Stoner Rock Conclusion
If the overdrive on your guitars is not quite giving you what you want and the stoner rock distortion is not really hitting the spot, getting a fuzz pedal could be exactly what you are seeking. While overdrive produces quite a subtle gain boost, distortion saturates the signal of your guitar by adding high distortion. The top fuzz pedal takes the signal and radically change the original sound into something almost unrecognizable. These remarkable pedals can create violin-like sustain, providing the guitar licks with deserving power. With the information you now have, you can make an informed choice of the top fuzz pedals for stoner doom rock.
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