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The jarring beep of an alarm clock holds its own among the most obnoxious sounds on earth, particularly at 4:30 a.m. on a Monday. But the rude wakeup is easier to forgive when associated with fishing.
Such was the case on a recent summer morning, when the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe in Incline Village, in partnership with Action Water Sports, hosted a media-only version of their “line-to-table” fishing excursion, called Fishable Lake Tahoe.
The concept is brilliant. Guests begin the morning aboard a fishing charter through Action Water Sports. The fish caught that morning are cleaned on the boat and handed over to expert chefs at the Hyatt’s award-winning restaurant, Lone Eagle Grille, who then cook the fresh catches based on the clients’ preferences.
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe photographer Justin Majeczky shows off his catch, photo by Sylas Wright
Curious which media members rallied for the occasion, I shuffled bleary-eyed into the hotel lobby at 5:45 sharp to find Justin Majeczky, the Hyatt’s photographer, and Chris Skelding, the resort’s director of sales, marketing and events. Amanda Burden and Jaci Goodman from Edible Reno-Tahoe magazine soon followed, and the whole of our group was assembled.
We walked down to the resort’s private pier and were greeted by Ben Cowley, our captain and guide on Action Water Sports’ 28-foot Bertram, cleverly dubbed Reel Action. With the prime fishing hours dwindling, Cowley wasted little time motoring out to our trolling location roughly 2 miles offshore.
Action Water Sports guide Ben Cowley removes a fish from a net during the Fishable Lake Tahoe media day, photo by Sylas Wright
The air warmed quickly as the sun crested the Carson Range, casting a glowing yellow ribbon in our wake. Upon arriving at our destination, it was apparent that the fishing hotspot in this corner of Lake Tahoe is far from classified. Multiple boats idled around in a slow-motion race of sorts, before the morning bite gave way to the heat of day.
Cowley explained that we’d be trolling with lures called Laker Takers at depths ranging from 200 to 400 feet. That’s where the mackinaws—also known as lake trout—were feeding on mysis shrimp. But that is not always the case, Cowley said. The feeding patterns of Tahoe’s mackinaws vary from year to year based on environmental factors such as runoff into The Lake. Last summer, for example, with less runoff (and accompanying nutrients), the mysis shrimp were fewer in numbers, so the macks instead fed mostly on crawdads in shallower water.
Amanda Burden holds up one of the four mackinaws caught on the day, photo by Sylas Wright
Before long, one of our two fishing poles began to dance. Cowley yanked the rig off its downrigger and handed it to the closest person, which happened to be me. The fish seemed to give up its fight as I reeled in the line, and for some time I thought it had escaped on the pole exchange. The mack resumed its fight as it neared the boat, however, and Cowley scooped it from the water with a net. We were officially on the board, despite the fact that we threw it back due to its small size.
The fish are cleaned on the boat before being handed over to the Lone Eagle Grille’s expert chefs, photo by Sylas Wright
Our group pulled in three more fish before calling it a morning around 9:30. Although two others got away, three mackinaws in the 2- to 3-pound range proved more than enough for a meal.
Lone Eagle Grille chef Josh Childers and crew did the honors. Behind Goodman’s suggestion, they rubbed the fish—bones-in—with a canola–olive oil blend and seasoned with kosher salt and ground pepper. The inner cavities were stuffed with sliced lemons and fresh herbs, including thyme, parsley and tarragon, before the macks were placed on Lone Eagle’s wood-burning grill and then finished on cedar planks in the oven.
Lone Eagle Grille chef Josh Childers prepares a freshly caught mackinaw, photo by Sylas Wright
The result was a flavor-bursting, melt-in-your-mouth lunch that was enjoyed by all.
For this occasion, the early wakeup was well worth it.


US Supreme Court to hear major abortion case which could overturn historic Roe v Wade ruling
The majority conservative court will hear a challenge to Mississippi's ban on abortions after 15 weeks.
Tuesday 18 May 2021 08:27, UK
The US Supreme court will hear a major abortion case, which could overturn a historic ruling on women's rights.
The court has agreed to hear a challenge to Mississippi's ban on abortions at the 15th week of pregnancy, which could upend Roe v Wade, a 1973 ruling which laid out abortion rights for women in the United States.
The state's 2018 ban had been blocked by lower courts as inconsistent with the Supreme Court precedent that protects a woman's right to obtain an abortion before the foetus can survive outside her womb.
At the centre of the trial, which is expected to be heard this year, is whether a foetus is viable outside the womb after 15 weeks.
The Supreme Court said it would review whether "all pre-viability prohibitions on elective abortions are unconstitutional".
Mississippi's ban is a direct challenge to existing Supreme Court guidelines governing the legality of abortion.
If the ban is upheld, it could pave the way for further abortion restrictions that have been pushed for by conservatives.
Anti-abortion activists have been waiting for the Supreme Court to take the case that could see the end of Roe v Wade.
In 1973, the Supreme Court ruling protected pregnant women's liberty to chose to have an abortion without excessive government restriction, striking down many federal and state abortion laws.
The case was brought by Norma McCorvey, who used the pseudonym Jane Roe in the lawsuit.
She became pregnant with her third child in 1969 and wanted an abortion, but lived in Texas, where abortion was illegal except when necessary to save the mother's life.
Her lawyer's alleged that Texan law was unconstitutional, with the district court agreeing with Roe.
The case was taken by the Supreme Court, following an appeal by Texas, with the court issuing a 7-2 ruling in favour of Roe.
The Mississippi law would allow exceptions to the 15-week ban in cases of medical emergency or severe foetal abnormality.
Doctors found in violation of the ban would face mandatory suspension or revocation of their medical licence.
"Alarm bells are ringing loudly about the threat to reproductive rights," said Nancy Northup, president of the Center for Reproductive Rights, which is among those challenging the law.
"The Supreme Court just agreed to review an abortion ban that unquestionably violates nearly 50 years of Supreme Court precedent and is a test case to overturn Roe v. Wade."
In June 2020, the Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law that imposed restrictions on doctors who perform abortions.


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Can anyone tell me how I can have a zone in my map in which props cannot be spawned?
make it a water displacement?
What? Water first off can’t be displacements, and second off you can spawn props in water.
all i can think of is a trigger_remove and set it to only remove props, no idea if that will work though.
I really would like to know that to prevent minges spawning huge props on the spawnpoint area.
Try the trigger_remove method. Or something with lua should work too.
if you make a water mass, then make it into a displacement, it blocks props from going in the spawn. but not players. combine that with the trigger remove, and your in business.
That makes no sense to me.
i dont know how simple i can put this…
The fuck are you talking about?
If it wouldn’t be too much to ask could you show me a prefab of it?
sure. leme launch hammer.
ill upload the VMF and the BSP so you can see.
Are you dumb?:derp: Lord ned has said, and it is a known fact, that water cannot be a displacement.
Also, who would want to have a spawn room stuck in water?
the trigger remove is the best option.
ffs, it works. when you make a water a displacement, it becomes invisible. players and npcs can walk through it, by props cant go through it. here is a BSP, try it your self. http://www.garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=74629
i also put a trigger_remove inside it.
That would most certainly piss people off. Someone driving/flying around in their contraption they spent xyz hours working on suddenly vanishes because it accidentally crashed into spawn. It would also likely do what happens in rp_oviscity (the remover trashcans) and remove players from the server when the chair was deleted.
It’s BSP not BSB.
Excuse me but… What’s a BSB? Is it a Binary Space Bitch or is there new terminology like displacement-water that I’m uneducated in?
whatever quirk, just ignore alt
BSP, simple spelling error. my method works. did you even try it?
spelling error… i ment BSP
i highly doubt anyone actually played that map…
if you make a volume of water into a displacement, it makes an invisible barrier ONLY to props.
We have a few key words here
VOLUME of water.
That means that water has space into the third dimension
as non-new mappers know, a displacement has no volume
It is a collection of faces making something that is smoother than you can get with regular brushes.
Each individual face takes up no space in the third dimension.
only the first and second
if this did work, it would not prevent people from spawning props INSIDE of the “volume”
but only keeping them from taking them IN
It looks like this “works”
It prevents props from entering a certain area
it is not a water volume
I would go with a trigger_remove set to only remove props
Then make the only exit a teleporter.
or you can make a door set to not move, but then check “not solid to player”
and add a trigger_remove slightly inset from that
your hope less, i put a trigger_remove inside it, so props on the outside wont get deleted by acident and you cant spawn props on the inside. ffs.

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The Shire of Harvey is excited to announce the successful application for funding through the Club Night Lights Program, which will provide $449,907 towards the lighting upgrade at Brunswick Recreation Oval.
The Club Night Lights Program, an initiative created by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, provides financial assistance to community groups and local governments to develop sports floodlighting infrastructure.
The approved grant will assist in upgrades to the floodlighting at the Brunswick Oval, home of the Harvey Brunswick Leschenault Football Club and Brunswick Agricultural Society.
These welcomed upgrades will improve the facility offerings and improve vision during team training and events in the evenings.
Harvey Brunswick Leschenault Football Club and Brunswick Agricultural Society, along with other user groups will be contributing $170,000 to the project.
Shire of Harvey President Paul Gillett said it was fantastic to hear the Shire was successful in its application for the funding.
“The Brunswick Oval lighting has been an important topic of conversation over the past few months within the local community.”
“It is great to know that we can now move forward with upgrades to the lighting at Brunswick Recreation Ground.” Councillor Gillett said.
Councillor Gillett also wanted to acknowledge the work of Shire staff and their efforts on fast tracking the project and thanked Council for their support in the process.
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My boyfriend and I are looking to head to San Fran in mid may. We're thinking of staying in San Francisco for around three days then hire a car. The plan would be to drive to vegas (taking around 3/4 days) via yosemite and death valley. We'd then stay in vegas for a day or two doing the helicopter flight to the grand canyon. We would then fly to L.A. pick up another car, stay a day or two then drive back up the coast to San Fran (around 4 days), drop off the car and immediately fly back home (glasgow). Our total time frame is 14 days.
All of these timings are changeable, even the direction! Only definites are that I'd like to spend the 3 days in San Francisco and fly between Vegas and L.A. (don't think the drive sounds worth it and think we'd be better devoting that time to other things). L.A. Is probably of the least interest to us, mainly want to visit Universal Studios! Would be happy to arrive in L.A. in the morning, spend the night and leave mid morning.
So!! My questions are: are my rough estimates for travel times realistic? What sort of distances would we be covering (ive estimated around 650 for san fran-vegas and 450 from L.A.-san fran)? We want to enjoy the drive and have the chance to stop and do the touristy bit when we want without feeling we're "behind schedule". What car should we get? Would love a ford mustang (coupe rather than convertable) but not sure how comfortable this would be for the type of driving we are doing. Where should we stop along the way? Is it wise to wing it or should we book hotels for each stop? What is must see and what can we miss? Interests would be wine, food, walking (gentle!) scenery, theatre/shows/comedy.
Thank you for any and all advice! It is much appreciated.

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The Old Hollywood wedding theme has had a new life since Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby hit theaters, but its combination of simple, rich colors and opulent materials is much older, and much more timeless. We worked to capture that juxtaposition of austere and luxurious, and the boldness of the Art Deco style, in a styled wedding inspiration shoot with all the exuberance of The Great Gatsby and the glamour and elegance of Old Hollywood.
Setting up this classic shoot started with a classic location: Old Town Spring, a historic railroad town north of Houston, TX whose hundred-year-old buildings provided both a twenties ambiance and a touch of authenticity. Our creative director layered in Art Deco touches—the bride’s tiara, beaded wedding dress and pearls—and settled on a timeless black, ivory and gold color scheme to augment the elegant theme. Accented with touches of green, the color scheme flourished in the natural outdoor light and added a touch of flair with the addition of a special prop: an authentic vintage Ford truck from 1950.
Inside, linens and place settings were layered carefully to create a look with depth and complexity: a gold sequined tablecloth, a black and white satin striped tablecloth and a black rosette tablecloth were combined to create a canvas that was simple, yet lush. Atop that, each place setting used an elegant, vintage-style gold charger for the base, layered with glass-beaded edge chargers for a distinctive Art Deco look. A satin black napkin provided a distinct setting for the menu cards, flanked by understated flatware on each side of the chargers and a simple wine glass for each guest table.
The sweetheart table harmonized with the guest tables by using the same tablecloth and chargers base, but put a signature touch on the bride and groom’s place settings by substituting beautiful black-and-crystal fluted wine glasses to complement the gold sequined tablecloth.
Each table was anchored by its centerpiece, a combination of beautiful green florals that evokes the vibrant colors and shapes of the Art Deco period. Twined Green Goddess calla lilies and Belles of Ireland created a natural structure that emulated 1920s artwork, and the green tea roses, trachellium and hypericum berries used in the bouquet and sweetheart table centerpiece tie in the romantic flair of the era, providing a unique alternative to the more traditional all-white florals and a strong complement to the black and gold décor.
To top off the glamourous look, the menu cards and table numbers were printed in a Gatsbyesque black, gold and ivory, with beautiful brooch detailing that added elegance and opulence, and carried through the layering effect into every last detail.
Photographer: Tomayia Colvin Photography, LLC.
Photography Assistant: Erika Veal
Location: Old Town Spring, Texas
Bridal gown: Jerisa Fashions
Groom’s tux: J. Crew
Cake: For Heaven’s Cake
Wedding planner/ designer:
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Make Up: Krystal Watson of Kolour Theory Artistry
Flowers: Nadia Beard of Studio 82 Events
Stationery: Helen Dailey The Party Architects
Linens: The Luxe Event Boutique & Sweet Linens
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Now the CPU power of some motherboards has been changed to 8-pin interface, but the power supply has not kept pace with it. For the convenience of users, the factory has specially processed the P4 4-pin to 8-pin power conversion cable to the desktop power supply. The 4-pin CPU power supply output is converted into an 8-wire CPU power supply output adapter cable. Let the P4 power supply support the Intel buckle meat motherboard, or let the desktop power supply support the server motherboard.
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An air conditioner is a fairly straightforward appliance; understanding the way it works is crucial to understanding when you need air conditioning repair. If you know how it works, you’ll be able to better identify problems. Identifying problems as soon as they occur is the best way to prevent them from getting larger. You can call professionals at the first signs of trouble because fixing a small problem is much more affordable than fixing a big problem.
First, air is taken in through a vent. The vent is somewhere in your home or business. Air that passes into the vent needs to be filtered to keep out dust and allergens. That filter will have a specific number of useable days. You need to make sure that you change your filter on the day that is recommended. Dirty or missing filters are one of the most common causes of air conditioning repair in Contra Costa County, CA.
You can ask the professionals at what sort of filters you need. That way, you’ll know that you’re using the best.
Once the air is taken into the appliance, it is cooled by passing over very cold tubes of compressed coolant. If your air conditioner randomly stops cooling in the middle of an operation, it could be because the coolant is actually freezing the surrounding parts. Air conditioning repair for a freezing appliance typically involves upgrading the capability of the air conditioner.
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It’s true. America does love stuffing, and we’d eat it three times a week. But if you knew what went into many of those ordinary, just-add-water stuffings on your supermarket shelf, you’d go back to potatoes. This Cranberry Apple Zinger stuffing is just as easy as any instant. But instead of salt and artificial flavors, you’re seasoning not only with cranberries, but with cinnamon, chamomile, chicory, citrus‹and that’s just the Cs!
1-1/2 cups water
3 Cranberry Apple Zinger tea bags
4 cups dried seasoned bread stuffing (I use Pepperidge Farm)
1 (16-ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced
Boil the water and steep the tea bags for 5 minutes. Remove and discard the bags. Combine the tea, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and salt in a large bowl. Melt the butter in a frying pan. Sauté the onions until clear. Add the onions to the stuffing and mix well. Stuff the turkey and bake according to size. This amount works for a 7- to 10-pound turkey.
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What Happens To Equity When I Sell My House?
Selling your house is a significant financial decision, and one of the most important factors to consider is what happens to your equity when you do so. Equity represents the portion of your home’s value that you truly own, and understanding how it is affected during the home-selling process is crucial. In this comprehensive guide, we will break down the key aspects of what happens to your equity when you sell your house.
Understanding Home Equity
Before diving into the sale process, it’s essential to understand what home equity is. Equity is the market value of your home minus the outstanding balance on your mortgage or any other encumbrances. It represents the portion of your home that you truly own. Equity builds over time as you pay down your mortgage.
Here’s how it works:
- Market Value: The market value of your home is the estimated price your property would sell for in the current real estate market. It can fluctuate over time based on factors such as location, local market conditions, and property improvements.
- Outstanding Mortgage Balance: This is the amount you still owe on your mortgage. As you make monthly loan payments, the outstanding balance decreases over time.
To calculate the equity in your home, subtract the outstanding loan balance from the current value of your home. For example, if your home is valued at $300,000 and your loan balance is $200,000, you have $100,000 in home equity. Equity is the amount that represents a valuable asset that can be utilized in various ways, including as a down payment on a new home or as collateral for loans or lines of credit. Understanding your home equity is the first step in making informed decisions about selling your property.
Dealing with a Home with Negative Equity
In some situations, homeowners may face negative or low equity, which occurs when the outstanding loan balance exceeds the current market value of the home. When selling a house with little equity, you will likely need to bring additional funds to the closing table to cover the shortfall. When selling a house with negative or low equity, here are some other options to consider:
- Short Sale: This involves reaching an agreement with the mortgage lender to accept less than the full amount owed on the mortgage, allowing you to sell the property and satisfy the debt.
- Selling Subject to the Existing Mortgage: This approach involves transferring ownership to the buyer while leaving the existing mortgage in place. The buyer takes responsibility for making mortgage payments, but the original homeowner’s name remains on the mortgage. It can be a solution for those who need to sell a home with negative equity or facing a situation such as foreclosure and are willing to find a buyer willing to assume the monthly payments.
Determining Your Home’s Market Value
To assess your amount of equity accurately, you need to determine your home’s current market value. There are several methods to do this effectively:
- Professional Appraiser: Hiring a professional appraiser is one of the most accurate ways to determine your home’s market value. Appraisers are trained to evaluate various factors, including the condition of your home, recent comparable sales in your area, and market trends. They provide an unbiased and detailed valuation of your property.
- Comparative Market Analysis (CMA): Your real estate agent can prepare a Comparative Market Analysis. This report assesses your property’s value by comparing it to similar homes that have recently sold in your neighborhood. While not as precise as a professional appraisal, a CMA can give you a reasonably accurate estimate of your home’s value.
- Online Valuation Tools: There are numerous online tools and websites that can provide estimated home values. These tools use algorithms and publicly available data to offer a rough estimate of your home’s market value. While convenient, it’s important to remember that these estimates can sometimes be imprecise and should be used as a starting point for your research.
Accurate valuation is essential as it directly impacts your equity. The more precise your assessment of your home’s market value, the better you can understand the financial implications of selling your property and make informed decisions throughout the process.
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One of the primary considerations when selling your home is paying off your remaining mortgage. The process to pay off your mortgage debt typically involves the following:
- Settlement from Sale Proceeds: When you sell your home, the remaining loan balance is deducted from the sale proceeds. This process is usually facilitated by the closing agent or escrow company. If your home’s selling price is higher than the mortgage loan balance, the surplus funds belong to you and represent your equity. The higher your equity, the more money you’ll receive after settling the mortgage.
- Options for Handling Negative Equity: In cases where your home’s selling price is lower than the loan balance, you may encounter negative or low equity. To address this, you have a few options:
- Bringing Additional Funds: If you have the financial means, you can bring the necessary funds to the closing table to cover the shortfall.
- Negotiating with the Lender: In situations of negative or low equity, you can discuss options with your mortgage company. One potential solution is a short sale, where the lender agrees to accept less than the full amount owed on the mortgage, allowing you to sell the property and satisfy the debt.
- Selling Subject to the Existing Mortgage: As mentioned previously, some homeowners may explore the option of selling their home “subject to” the existing mortgage. This approach involves transferring ownership to the buyer while leaving the current mortgage in place. The buyer takes responsibility for making the mortgage payments, but the original homeowner’s name remains on the mortgage.
Covering Costs To Sell A House
When selling your house, you’ll encounter various costs that impact your overall equity. These costs include:
- Realtor Commissions: Typically, sellers pay a commission to their real estate agents. This fee is usually a percentage of the final sale price. However, if you choose to sell your house directly to an investor, you might bypass this cost since they often purchase properties without the involvement of real estate agents.
- Closing Costs: Closing costs cover various expenses related to the sale, such as title insurance, property transfer taxes, and administrative fees. When selling to a traditional buyer, these costs are typically shared between the buyer and the seller. In the case of selling to an investor, they may be more inclined to cover the standard closing costs, which can alleviate some of the financial burden on your end.
- Repairs and Renovations: To make your home more appealing to potential buyers, you may need to invest in repairs or renovations. While these expenses are an investment in securing a higher sale price, they should be factored in when calculating your net proceeds.
These costs are subtracted from your home’s sale price before determining your equity. The net proceeds you receive ultimately depend on various factors, including the nature of the buyer (investor or traditional buyer) and the negotiation of expenses in the sales agreement.
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- How Soon After Buying a House Can You Sell It?
- How To Sell A House With Low Equity: Exploring Seller Options
Calculating Your Net Proceeds When You Sell A Home With A Mortgage
To determine the exact amount of equity you’ll receive from the sale of your home, you’ll need to calculate your net proceeds. This figure is derived by deducting the following from the sale price of your home:
- Outstanding Loan Balance: This is the remaining amount you owe on your mortgage. It’s typically one of the first deductions made when you close the sale.
- Selling Costs: Selling a home involves various expenses, such as real estate agent commissions, closing costs, and potential repair or renovation expenses. These costs are subtracted from the sale price as well.
The net proceeds represent the actual amount of money you’ll have available after settling your mortgage and covering all selling-related costs. This is the final figure that will determine how much of your home’s equity you can put to use in your next financial move, whether it’s buying a new home, investing in other opportunities, or simply bolstering your financial security. Understanding your net proceeds is crucial for making well-informed financial decisions during the selling process.
Using Your Equity for Your Next Home
If you plan to buy another house, your equity can be a valuable resource. Here are some key points to consider when using your equity as a down payment for your next home:
- Larger Down Payment: The more equity you have from the sale of your current home, the larger the down payment you can make on your next property. A larger down payment can have several benefits, including a lower loan-to-value ratio, which may lead to more favorable mortgage terms. Lenders often offer better interest rates and lower monthly payments to borrowers with substantial down payments.
- Reducing Mortgage Costs: By using your equity to make a significant down payment, you can potentially reduce your new mortgage’s interest rates and overall costs. This can lead to more manageable monthly mortgage payments and long-term savings.
- Home Affordability: Your equity can help you afford a home that might have been out of reach without a substantial down payment. It can also make it easier to qualify for a loan, as lenders often view borrowers with a higher down payment more favorably.
- Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) Avoidance: With a substantial down payment made possible by your equity, you may avoid the need for private mortgage insurance. PMI is typically required when the down payment is less than 20% of the home’s purchase price, and it adds to your monthly housing expenses. By using your equity for a larger down payment, you may sidestep this cost.
Releasing The Equity In A Home
If you’re not planning to purchase another home right away or simply want to leverage your equity for other financial purposes, there are several equity release options to consider:
- Cash-Out Refinancing: This option involves refinancing your existing mortgage for an amount that exceeds your current mortgage balance. The difference between the new loan amount and your old mortgage is paid out to you in cash. Cash-out refinancing allows you to access a lump sum of your home’s equity, which can be used for various purposes, such as home improvements, debt consolidation, or other investments.
- Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs): A HELOC or home equity loan is a revolving line of credit that uses your home’s equity as collateral. It works much like a credit card, allowing you to borrow funds up to a predetermined limit. You can access the money as needed and pay interest only on the amount you’ve borrowed. HELOCs provide flexibility and are often used for ongoing expenses, such as home renovations, education costs, or emergency funds.
- Reverse Mortgages: Reverse mortgages are typically available to homeowners aged 62 or older. They allow you to convert a portion of your home’s equity into loan proceeds. Unlike traditional mortgages, with a reverse mortgage, you receive payments from the lender rather than making monthly payments. The loan is repaid when you sell the home, move out, or pass away. This option can provide additional income or funds for specific needs without the need to move.
Maximizing Your Equity When You Sell Your House
To maximize your equity when selling your house, consider:
a. Staging your home for a higher sale price. b. Completing necessary repairs or upgrades. c. Setting a competitive asking price.
The Bottom Line: What happens to the equity when you sell your home
In conclusion, understanding what happens to your equity when you decide to sell your home is crucial for making informed financial decisions. Your equity is a valuable asset, and how you manage it during the selling process can impact your future financial stability and homeownership opportunities. Ensure you calculate your equity accurately and consider the best strategies to make the most of it in your future endeavors.
- Where does equity go when you sell?
Equity goes to you, the homeowner, when you sell your house. It represents your ownership interest in the property, and the proceeds from the sale, after paying off the mortgage and selling costs, are yours to use as you see fit.
- How much equity will I get if I sell my house?
The amount of equity you’ll receive when selling your house depends on the sale price, your outstanding mortgage balance, and any associated selling costs. The higher your sale price and the lower your mortgage balance and expenses, the more equity you’ll retain.
- What can I do with equity from a home sale?
You can use your home equity for various purposes, such as buying a new home, investing in other opportunities, consolidating debt, financing home improvements, or bolstering your financial security. The choice depends on your financial goals and needs.
- Can I use equity for a down payment on a new home?
Yes, you can use the equity from the sale of your current home as a down payment on a new property. A larger down payment can potentially lead to better mortgage terms, lower interest rates, and reduced monthly payments.

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It’s Not about the Breasts
Wednesday, October 30, 2013 5:32 pm Daniel J. Summers
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Lots of places turn pink for awareness, but I don't know exactly what this “awareness” is supposed to accomplish. We're now “aware” that grown men tackling other grown men while wearing pink uniforms is - uh - different, and that cars zooming around a racetrack with pink paint schemes bring back memories of Pepto-Bismol. In our sex-obsessed society, it almost seems as though it's Breast Awareness Month. “Save the Ta-Tas!” “Save Second Base!” (Although I do have to admit that the one with two bees dressed like ghosts, with the caption “Save the Boo Bees,” is quite creative.) Certainly many Halloween costumes accentuate the fact that their wearers still possess them; but, again, I don't think that's the awareness this month is really meant to bring about.
The issue at stake with breast cancer, as anyone who has ever had it, or had a loved one or friend who had it, is the same issue at stake in nearly every other thing that has “cancer” in the name. It's your life. According to the NIH's National Cancer Institute, there have been around 232,000 cases of breast cancer found in 2013, with 40,000 of those resulting in death; but that's just for females. Males are responsible for another 2,200 cases of cancer and 400 deaths. That puts the death rate at 17% of women and 18% for men; for women, this is the #1 or #2 cause of death from cancer, depending on your ethnic heritage. The breast cancer survivors I know would give their breasts up in a heartbeat (and I believe that all of the ones I know have) to be rid of the cancer, and live to see their children grow.
The death rates are decreasing, which is good. Awareness is leading to action. That's really the key - a change of behavior based on the knowledge acquired. Both men and women can benefit from regular self-examinations; if something feels different, get it checked out. It's not just a lump of flesh at stake.


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Male and female : a study of the sexes in a changing world / [Margaret Mead].
- Mead, Margaret, 1901-1978.
About this work
London : Gollancz, 1950.
xii, 477 pages ; 23 cm
"The substance of this book was given as the Jacob Gimbel lectures in sex psychology under the auspices of Stanford University and the University of California, San Francisco, California, November, 1946"
"Background and bibliographic material on the seven Pacific Island cultures: Samoa Manus; Arapesh; Mundugumor; Iatmul; Tchambuli; Bali": p. -430
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New material releases stored heat under weak pressure
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have discovered a new type of material which stores heat energy for a prolonged period, which they have termed a “heat storage ceramic.”
A novel “heat-storage ceramic” demonstrated in stripe-type-lambda-trititanium-pentoxide. (a) The material stores heat energy of 230 kJ L-1 by heating and releases the energy by a weak pressure (60 MPa). In addition, this material stores heat energy by various approaches such as (b) electric current flow or (c) light-irradiation. © 2015 Shin-ichi Ohkoshi.
This new material can be used as heat storage material for solar heat energy generation systems or efficient use of industrial heat waste, enabling recycling of heat energy, since the material releases the stored heat energy on demand by application of weak pressure.
Materials capable of storing heat include those such as bricks or concrete that slowly release the stored heat, and others such as water or ethylene glycol that take in heat when they transform from a solid to a liquid. However, none of these materials can store heat energy over a long period as they naturally release it slowly over time. A material that could store heat energy for a long time and release it at the exact timing desired would be a boon for the field of renewable energy.
The heat storage ceramic discovered by the research group of Professor Ohkoshi at the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Science preserves heat energy for a prolonged period. This material, called stripe-type-lambda-trititanium-pentoxide, is composed of only titanium atoms and oxygen atoms, and can absorb and release a large amount of heat energy (230 kJ L－1).
This heat energy stored is large at approximately 70% of the latent heat energy of water at its melting point. Additionally, applying a weak pressure of 60 MPa (mega Pascal) to stripe-type-lambda-trititanium-pentoxide induces a phase transition to beta-trititanium-pentoxide, releasing the stored heat energy.
Besides direct application of heat, heat energy can be stored by passing an electric current through the material or irradiating it with light, enabling the repeated absorption and release of heat energy by a variety of methods.
Stripe-type-lambda-trititanium-pentoxide is a simple titanium oxide composed of abundant elements and is environmentally friendly. The present heat-storage ceramic is expected to be a new candidate for use in solar heat power generation systems, which are actively promoted nowadays by European countries, and also for efficient use of industrial heat waste.
This material also has possibilities for use for advanced electronic devices such as pressure-sensitive sheets, reusable heating pads, pressure-sensitive conductivity sensors, electric current driven type resistance random access memory (ReRAM), and optical memory.
H. Tokoro, M. Yoshikiyo, K. Imoto, A. Namai, T. Nasu, K. Nakagawa, N. Ozaki, F. Hakoe, K. Tanaka, K. Chiba, R. Makiura, K. Prassides, and S. Ohkoshi, "External stimulation-controllable heat-storage ceramics", Nature Communications 6, Article number:7037, 2015, doi: 10.1038/ncomms8037.
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NAPSNet Daily Report 9 April, 2008
Contents in this Issue:
- I. NAPSNet
- 1. DPRK Nuclear Program
- 2. PRC on DPRK Nuclear Talks
- 3. Inter-Korean Relations
- 4. Inter-Korean Athletic Cooperation
- 5. ROK Elections
- 6. US-ROK Trade Relations
- 7. US-ROK Security Alliance
- 8. ROK-Japan Territorial Dispute
- 9. Sino-Japanese Territorial Dispute
- 10. Japan Constitutional Revision
- 11. Tibet Unrest
- 12. Sino-Indian Relations
- 13. PRC Bird Flu Outbreak
1. DPRK Nuclear Program
Chosun Ilbo (“U.S., N.KOREA ‘AGREE’ ON NUKE DECLARATION”, 2008/04/08) reported that the US and DPRK reached tentative agreement on the declaration of the DPRK’s nuclear programs. The top nuclear negotiators of the two countries were meeting in Singapore. If the two governments approve the deal, six-nation nuclear talks, which have been suspended since October, will likely resume in early May. After the meeting, Hill said, “Depending on what we hear back from capitals by tomorrow, I think there will be some further announcements very soon.” Kim said, “The meeting proceeded smoothly. We narrowed differences in views to a considerable extent.” A diplomatic source said, “The wording in the declaration will probably persuade the US Congress.”
Reuters (“NO BREAKTHROUGH IN NORTH KOREA TALKS, U.S. SAYS”, Beijing, 2008/04/09) reported that the United States and the DPRK have made no breakthrough toward a final resolution for Pyongyang’s declaration of its nuclear program, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill said on Wednesday. Hill said he had “good discussions” with his PRC, Japanese and ROK counterparts, but said more work was needed despite “definite” progress toward a final resolution. “We haven’t yet arranged for all the factors, or the elements, that have to be put together,” Hill told reporters in Beijing.
2. PRC on DPRK Nuclear Talks
Xinhua (“CHINA EXPECTS POSITIVE RESULTS FROM DPRK-U.S. TALKS OVER DENUCLEARIZATION “, Beijing, 2008/04/08) reported that the PRC said it hoped talks in Singapore between the DPRK and the United States over denuclearization would achieve positive results. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu said at a regular press conference that PRC Vice Foreign Minister Wu Dawei would meet U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill on Wednesday in Beijing to discuss the results of talks. Jiang said the PRC had always supported all parties in their efforts to enhance communication and consultation on the six-party talks and jointly push forward the negotiations as well as the Korean Peninsular denuclearization.
3. Inter-Korean Relations
Xinhua (“DPRK MEDIA SLAMS “OPENING” POLICY PROPOSED BY S KOREAN PRESIDENT”, Pyongyang, 2008/04/08) reported that the DPRK blasted the “north’s opening” policy proposed by ROK President Lee Myung Bak, saying it was aninsult and provocation to the country’s system. “This is nothing but an intolerable insult and provocation to Korean-style socialism centered on the popular masses and its dignified system as well as an anti-reunification act and a move for confrontation,” said a signed commentary carried by the official Rodong Sinmun newspaper. The DPRK had “never kept its door closed to anyone,” the commentary said, adding that it was the US and ROK that have persisted in the blockade against the DPRK.
Yonhap (“CRITICISM OF LEE NOT LINKED TO ELECTIONS: N.K. “, Seoul, 2008/04/08) reported that the DPRK denounced ROK media outlets for alleging that the DPRK’s recent denunciation of the ROK’s President Lee Myung-bak was aimed at influencing this week’s general elections. The Minju Joson, organ of the DRPK Cabinet, said in a commentary that last week’s Rodong Shinmun commentary fiercely criticizing the new president represented Pyongyang’s position and was not linked to Wednesday’s elections. “Why do we have to wait until the general elections are over to denote our principled position on their anti-reunification, anti-peace and anti-tribal confrontation policies?,” the Minju Joson asked. “That kind of irrational insistence works on nobody.”
4. Inter-Korean Athletic Cooperation
Yonhap (“JOINT INTER-KOREAN OLYMPIC SQUADS IN LIMBO: OFFICIALS “, Beijing, 2008/04/08) reported that the two Koreas appear stalled in their efforts to field joint athletic and cheering squads for the Beijing Olympics amid a recent freeze in their relations, sporting officials said Tuesday. The ROK and DPRK agreed in principle during their second-ever summit in Pyongyang last year to seek a joint team of athletes ahead of the Summer Olympics set to begin in August this year.
5. ROK Elections
Associated Press (“S.KOREA CONSERVATIVES WIN PARLIAMENT MAJORITY: REPORT”, Seoul, 2008/04/09) reported that the party of ROK President Lee Myung-bak won a majority in Wednesday’s parliamentary election, according to projections by KBS and MBC TV networks. The TV projection gave the party between 155-178 of the 299 seats at stake.
6. US-ROK Trade Relations
Chosun Ilbo (“KOREA-U.S. FTA UNLIKELY TO PASS U.S. CONGRESS THIS YEAR”, 2008/04/08) reported that the prospects of the ROK-US free trade are getting murkier, as a series of controversies on US FTAs have become an issue in the US Democratic presidential nomination process. Even before their staffers caused controversies over FTAs, Clinton and Obama were against all FTAs, including the Korea-U.S. FTA, mindful of the labor unions that support the Democratic Party. Now, the two presidential candidates are ratcheting up their rhetoric against FTAs all the more. Under these circumstances, it seems more likely that many Democratic congressmen will support them. The ROK government hopes that if the National Assembly ratifies the ROK-US FTA first right after the April 9 general election, it would be possible for the U.S. Congress to follow suit this year. But some observers point to the need to work out a new strategy in accordance with the changing environment in the US presidential campaign.
7. US-ROK Security Alliance
Korea Herald (Jin Dae-woong, “KOREA, U.S. DISCUSS UPGRADING ALLIANCE”, 2008/04/08) reported that the ROK and the US discussed key issues regarding their military alliance yesterday, including Seoul’s increased role in international peacekeeping efforts and arms procurement procedures between the two countries. During the Security Policy Initiative talks in Seoul, the two sides also coordinated a security agenda for a summit next week between President Lee Myung-bak and U.S. President George W. Bush. Lee is scheduled to visit Camp David from April 18-19. Delegates focused on elevating Seoul’s standing in the U.S. arms-exporting program and Seoul’s plan to expand its peacekeeping operations overseas, the Defense Ministry said.
8. ROK-Japan Territorial Dispute
Yonhap (“A TAXING TIME FOR CHINA’S NON-PROFITSS. KOREA PROTESTS JAPAN’S CLAIM OVER DOKDO”, Seoul, 2008/04/08) reported that the ROK has lodged a strong complaint over Japan’s renewed campaign to lay claim to Dokdo, a cluster of islets in the East Sea, a government official said. In February, Japan’s Foreign Ministry claimed on its Web site that Dokdo belongs to its territory both historically and legally. “We already filed a strong complaint through a diplomatic channel shortly after the message appeared on the Web site,” a South Korean Foreign Ministry official said, asking not to be named. “But it has not been deleted yet. We will continue to cope sternly with such a claim.” The government is considering more countermeasures, he added.
9. Sino-Japanese Territorial Dispute
The Associated Press (Mari Yamaguchi, “JAPAN PLANTS CORAL ON DISPUTED ISLAND “, Tokyo, 2008/04/08) reported that Japan is mounting a $7 million coral transplanting operation in the Pacific to bolster its claim in a territorial dispute with the PRC and cement Tokyo’s right to exploit a wide expanse of ocean. Over the next year, scientists intend to plant more than 50,000 fast-growing Acropora coral fragments on Okinotorishima, two uninhabited rocky outcroppings about 1,060 miles southwest of Tokyo, project officials say. The aim is to protect the islets from further erosion and maintain Japan’s claim that they are bona fide islands and can be used to map its exclusive economic zone in the Pacific.
10. Japan Constitutional Revision
Agence France-Presse (“JAPAN ENTHUSIASM FOR CONSTITUTION REWRITE FADES: POLL”, Tokyo, 2008/04/08) reported that enthusiasm is fading in Japan for rewriting the post-World War II pacifist constitution, with more people opposing the idea than supporting it for the first time in 15 years, a poll showed. A poll by the best-selling Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper said that 43.1 percent of Japanese supported keeping the 1947 constitution as is, against 42.5 percent who back revisions. An overwhelming 82 percent of Japanese support keeping the emblematic clause in the constitution’s Article Nine that says the country forever renounces the right to use or even to threaten to use force, the poll said. The Yomiuri, which has taken surveys on the issue since 1981, said it was the first time since 1993 that a plurality of Japanese supported the pacifist constitution.
11. Tibet Unrest
The Associated Press (“LHASA MARKET REOPENS FOLLOWING RIOT”, Beijing, 2008/04/08) reported that the riot-damaged market in the Tibetan capital of Lhasa opened its doors Tuesday amid plans to allow foreign tourists to enter the restive region by the end of the month. About 80 percent of the market’s 1,300 booths have reopened, the official Xinhua News Agency said, citing Nyi’ma Ngoizhub of the market’s administration office. Authorities in recent days have sought to emphasize that normalcy is returning to Tibet following the most violent and sustained protests against PRC rule in two decades.
Agence France-Presse (P. Parameswaran, “GROWING ANTI-CHINA PROTESTS UNDERSCORE CLOUT OF TIBET LOBBY “, Washington, 2008/04/08) reported that spontaneous anti-PRC protests disrupting the Beijing Olympic torch relay underscore the growing clout of the Tibetan exile lobby, which has strategically galvanized support of civil society groups, experts say. The lobby has forged links at diverse levels, ranging from colleges, universities and monasteries to human rights and media groups to the real centers of power and the rich and famous in Hollywood. “It shows the power of international civil society groups, which China failed to take into account when it bid for the Olympics,” said Asian expert Mohan Malik of the Hawaii-based Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies.
The Los Angeles Times (Barbara Demick, “CHINA ORDERS TIBETANS ‘REEDUCATED’ ABOUT DALAI LAMA”, Beijing, 2008/04/08) reported that Buddhist monks, civil servants and public school students have been instructed to attend special classes in the virtues of PRC rule and the evils of their exiled leader, the Dalai Lama. In these classes, the Tibetans read and recite from texts that denounce the Dalai Lama as a “political reactionary” and a “betrayer of the motherland.” But the campaign may be backfiring. Clashes that erupted last week in Sichuan province’s Ganzi prefecture (known as Kardze to Tibetans) were reportedly triggered when the head of the Tongkor Monastery objected to Communist Party teaching materials that criticize the Dalai Lama.
12. Sino-Indian Relations
Mail and Guardian (Siddhartha Kumar, “INDIA, CHINA PREPARE TO COMPETE IN AFRICA”, New Delhi, 2008/04/08) reported that India has joined the race with the PRC for Africa’s abundant hydrocarbons and natural resources while offering to empower the 53-nation continent through affordable technologies, the development of human capital and equal partnerships. Indian officials believe that these measures, along with attractive development funds for Africa, could help New Delhi compete with the PRC and counter the Asian giant’s rising economic clout in the African world. The first-ever India-Africa summit, which began in New Delhi on Tuesday, confirmed the importance of the continent on India’s foreign-policy radar.
13. PRC Bird Flu Outbreak
VOA News (“CHINA CONFIRMS DECEMBER CASE OF HUMAN TO HUMAN BIRD FLU TRANSMISSION”, 2008/04/08) reported that PRC health officials have confirmed earlier speculation that a father contracted bird flu from his son last December. Researchers from Beijing’s Chinese Center for Disease Control said a 24-year-old man spread the disease to his 52-year-old father in the PRC’s eastern province of Jiangsu. The son died, but the father survived. In a report released Tuesday, the researchers said tests showed the two men were infected with almost genetically identical strains of the H5N1 virus. Cases of human-to-human transmission of the virus are rare, but another case from December was confirmed in Pakistan last week.

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TEAM NEWS: Carlin on top form to claim 14 out of 18 podiums in F3
TEAM NEWS: The Carlin F3 team continued dominant form in the British F3 championship this weekend, taking a further five podium positions at the historic Monza circuit. In a remarkable repeat of the team’s performance at Snetterton, the team finished 1-2-3 in race one, with Maro Engel leading the way, and 2-3-4 in race two.
The Hampshire based team have taken an incredible 14 podiums from a possible 18 over the last six events and stand second, third, fourth and seventh in the drivers’ championship. Since the championship visited Bucharest in May, the team have recorded five third places, six second places and three wins. There have been at least two Carlin drivers on every podium since round five in Romania.
After a typically exciting race one at Monza, race two was set to be another show down. Carlin driver Maro Engel started from pole for the second consecutive race and had a good start to lead into the first corner. Behind him, team mate Mario Moraes had a lightening start from ninth on the grid to line up second behind Engel, but was later deemed to have jumped the start and was forced to take a drive-through penalty.
Sam Bird continued the impressive form which has seen him claim six consecutive podium finishes and rise to second in the championship. The 21 year-old BP Ultimate driver had a good start from eighth on the grid, to get through the first corner in seventh. By lap three, Bird was closing up on Esteban Guerrieri and Sebastian Hohenthal and passed both drivers only to fall back to fifth again later that lap. The F3 rookie wasn’t giving up though, and made up the two places to pull away from Hohenthal and cross the line third.
Alberto Valerio had a great start from fifth but was hit by Atte Mustonen going into the first corner and had to pit for a new front wing, effectively ending his race before it began. Demonstrating what could have been front running pace, the Brazilian went on to set the fastest lap of the race and a new F3 lap record of 1m46.073.
F3 rookie Niall Breen also took away a clutch if championship points, crossing the line fourth having started 11th. The 21 year-old had a great start away from the line to pass Jonathan Kennard, and even debris under his front wing could not stop the young Irishman. Breen began to chase down Rudolfo Gonzales and Stephen Jelley, the former barrel-rolling in front of Breen’s car. Breen went on to pass Hohenthal and Guerrieri to take fourth place, just behind team mate Sam Bird.
Team Principal, Trevor Carlin was impressed with his team’s efforts, “The team did a fantastic job again this weekend and all five drivers were impressive. Alberto was very unlucky in race two, and showed he had the speed to finish on the podium by setting a new lap record. It was also unfortunate that Mario jumped the start as he was showing great pace as well. Sam has been incredibly consistent this season as has Niall who did well to finish fourth from his grid slot and Maro has driven perfectly all weekend.
“The last six races have been amazing, to claim all but four podium positions since Donington demonstrates how well the drivers and engineers are working together. I think we have a very strong team for the remainder of the championship.”


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#379 Tony Gonzalez
This is, without a doubt, the worst card I have in the set, condition-wise. It’s literally being held together with a piece of tape, and the tape appears to be about as old as the card itself.
As I have learned as I continue this project, Topps had no problem with reusing photos for cards in the 1960s. Gonzalez’s photo on this card is just a zoomed-in version of the one that appeared on his 1963 card:
A Cuban native, Gonzalez played 12 seasons in the Majors from 1960-71, and actually had some really good years with the Phillies. He was signed by the Reds in 1957 when they had their AAA franchise in Havana (the Sugar Kings were in the International League from 1954 until 1960, when Fidel Castro nationalized all U.S. enterprises, forcing the team to move to New Jersey) and made his debut with Cincinnati in 1960. Midway through the season, he and Lee Walls were shipped to the Phillies in a deal that brought Wally Post and Harry Anderson to the Reds.
Gonzalez was a mainstay in the Phillies outfield for the next eight seasons, and he was an above-average hitter in each season, hitting OPS+ marks of 134 in 1962, 133 in 1963 and 147 in 1967. For his Phillies career, he hit .295/.359/433 with 77 home runs.
Power-wise, he peaked in 1962, hitting 20 homers and posting a .302/.371/.494 line in 490 PA. The following year, his homer ouptut dove to 4, but he set career highs with 36 doubles and 12 triples to go with a .306 average.
He garnered some attention in 1964, when he became one of the first (if not the first) player to wear a helmet with a protective ear flap, as shown in this photo.
Gonzalez had an outstanding season in 1967, finishing second in the batting race to Robert Clemente with a .339 average. His 5.6 WAR ranked him ninth among NL position players, but didn’t garner a spot on the All-Star team. He was remarkably consistent: after May 22, his average never dipped below .310 for the rest of the season and peaked at .343.
After his worst year with the Phillies in 1968, the team left him unprotected for baseball’s expansion draft and replaced him in 1969 with young Larry Hisle. The Padres took Gonzalez with the 37th pick in the NL draft, which stocked San Diego and Montreal.
Gonzalez started in center field in the first-ever Padres game, a 2-1 win over Houston. He hit well early in the season, but fell into a slump in May and never dug himself out. After a 3-for-36 stretch that pushed into June, the Padres traded him to Atlanta for three guys who never amounted to anything.
He regained some magic with the Braves, hitting .294/.354/.447 with 10 homers and 50 RBI in 89 games. He followed that season with his only postseason appearance, going 5-for-14 with a homer off Tom Seaver in the Mets’ three-game sweep of Atlanta in the first NLCS.
He spent another season in Atlanta before finishing his career with the Angels in 1971. Gonzalez played in Japan in 1972, and gave it one more chance in the states in 1973, getting 29 AB for the Phillies’ AA affiliate in Reading before hanging it up for good.
Gonzalez is currently 75 years old.

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Besides organised activities at the Gondola’s terminal station on Tornik, this is also a place where everyone can also enjoy the colourful scenery and a spectacular mountainous view all around. From Tornik peak, you can see many neighbouring mountains and rivers such as Durmitor, Jahorina, the Tara, Lake Ribničko, peaks Čigota and Murtenica, as well as villages Jablanica, Dobroselica, Stubno, Semegnjevo, and the urban part of Zlatibor…
Apart from popular ski routes and winter activities, visitors to Tonik can also choose from many summer-season activities and make their stay there a memorable experience:
Mountain biking (cross-country)
The routes for cross-country biking:
This summer, mountain-biking lovers will be glad to hear about the new biking paths awaiting them. Marići path, which has been adjusted to suit the needs of some less demanding recreational activities and those who prefer less steep slopes, is around 3 km long. It passes along differently surfaced lanes, so everyone wishing to take a ride along this route will experience what it looks like to move on different surfaces, such as grass, stone and ground.
The route begins at an altitude of 1,115 metres and ends at one of 1,082 metres.
Apart from this route, there will be a new downhill route, as well as the route for mountain carts. Both routes will run over a macadam surface, unsurfaced road and road covered with short grass. For all those eager to try more extreme rides, some additional hurdles will be set up.
It is possible to rent bicycles in Tornik centre; and as the transport to Tornik peak is usually carried out with a six-seater ski lift, to which special exterior bike racks are attached, it is also possible to transport your bikes too.
Before you start using biking routes, you should learn the rules of conduct for mountain biking, and also sign the statement about risk transfer.
Scooter and carting rides
Try the scooter and carting ride down the children’s path.
Zlatibor, where mountain and sea air blend together, and the concentration of iodine is very high, makes this mountain an iodine health resort. Trekking paths offer a double dose of enjoyment – the opportunity to take a breath of fresh, pristine air as well as to get to know the countryside better.
It is the place where fun and friendship begin and develop. A well-organised playground in nature for your little ones to enjoy playing together to their heart’s content!
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Take your friends to a high-altitude location and have a game of basketball or 5-a-side football, perhaps play tennis. Tornik boasts top-quality terrain for these sports.
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even though i haven’t been spinning as much as i’d like to, i have been knitting quite a bit. i finished a sock (pictures to come), and i completely rocked out in my newly finished sock-head hat! check it oot!
i had fun at the Touchable show in Port Hope on the weekend, and i’m looking forward to seeing some finished objects – anyone who was there and got something from me, pop me an email (email@example.com) and show me pictures of what you’ve done. while i was there, i had some knitting time so [...]
the dog ate my homework… that’s my excuse. much of the last couple of weeks has been spent in preparation for the Touchable show in Port Hope put on by my good friends the Fibre Arts Collective. it will be the first show EVER where i’ll be there representing myself and my own yarn and [...]
although today’s excuses are valid ones. yesterday’s yarn was finished very late in the evening, when i discovered that both my iPhone and my camera batteries were both dead. today’s promises include: day 7 yarn day 8 yarn … ANOTHER new toque has been cast on yes, i’ve started another toque of manliness – this [...]
now if i could just finish my sweater and socks with this kind of awesomness and fast…ness, i would be done them by now. wow, that was quite possibly the worst sentence ever typed, but also the awesomest at the same time.
i have a problem. i have a thing for toques (and also coffee mugs, hot wheels cars and electric guitars, but that’s not the point). so i started another toque… say hello to my Noro Cranial Thermal Retention Device. It’s made from Noro Silk Garden Sock Yarn (which i’m renaming to Worm Puke Plant Pile) [...]
man, i totally f’ed this o… and yes, wearing a cashmere toque is soft, but i can retain my manliness while wearing it because i haven’t shaved today. i also (finally) finished the purple panda eater yarn (photos will follow tomorrow with details aboot the manspun contest).
my seemingly ridiculous amount of knitting time with the cashmere toque is coming to an end… as you can see, i’ve switched from the circular needles to the ultra-stabby needles (a manly way of saying DPN’s). unfortunately, i’ve been busy for the last few days and unable to finish anything productive. dorky computer related tasks [...]
one of those updates where i show you how productive i’ve been… i’ll add them to the manspun.com shop on thursday when i can get some photos in proper lighting, or you can email me if you want the info for them. and there’s more on the way… i’m a frickin machine eh? also, i’ve [...]
spin, knit, spin, knit. manly tasks are demanding. my plans to keep up spinning a yarn every day during International Manly Yarn Month have not gone well thus far, although maybe i might be able to bring up the daily average on the weekend. i’ve only spun two so far and have only one left. [...]


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A new study from the Stanford Criminal Justice Center reports that an offender sentenced to life with a chance of parole will serve about a 20 year term. Also, and perhaps even more notably, the vast majority of people who are sentenced to life in prison and subsequently released on parole, will not reoffend.
More lifers are being paroled now than four years ago, according to the study, with 18% of hearings resulting in release. This is at least in part due to the 2008 State Supreme Court ruling that required the parole board to look at public safety risk when considering parole, rather than solely the facts of the crime.
Most inmates are required to serve the sentence doled out by the court. But a few offenses make them eligible for parole. A parole hearing is held by board who decides which inmates do not create a public safety risk and can be released from prison to undergo community supervision instead. Eligible crimes include murder, attempted murder, aggravated rape, and others.
Under past governors, the parole board’s decisions were overruled in massive numbers. But parole rates are expected to climb under Governor Brown, who has overruled less than 20% of parole dates. Former Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed 70% and Gov. Gray Davis vetoed 98% of parole dates.
Public safety is often the cry of people who are opposed to releasing inmates on parole. But this recent study suggests their fear is irrational and misdirected.
Of 860 convicted murderers released on parole since 1995, only five had been sentenced for new felonies. This is a remarkably low rate of recidivism.
Why are convicted murderers so unlikely to reoffend? It could be that sitting in prison with a potential life sentence opened their eyes to the opportunities that awaited them when they were granted parole. Or, it could be that man is so rarely pushed to do something like take another life that the chances such a serious event will happen twice in one lifetime are slim to nil.
Regardless of the reason, the study shows that parole serves a worthwhile purpose, saving taxpayers money and redeeming the formerly incarcerated. But parole isn’t always an option.
Probation, another form of community supervision, often has positive results as well. Because it allows people to remain in the community, maintaining employment while serving their “debt to society”, they are far more likely to remain productive members.
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Robert A. Waters has published four true crime books including Sun Struck: Sixteen Infamous Murders in the Sunshine State. His popular blog, Kidnapping, Murder, and Mayhem, was named the seventh best true crime blog by CriminoBlogica and has been read by hundreds of thousands of viewers.Zack C. Waters most recent book, A Small but Spartan Band: The Florida Brigade in Lee's Army of Northern Virginia, won the prestigious Charlton Tebeau Award for the best book about Florida history. Zack Waters, who has a degree in law and worked for may years as a teacher, speaks regularly at Civil War symposiums and historical confereces.
In a tale clear and gripping, Robert and Zack Waters have deftly chronicled a crime that was as significant to FBI history as all the public enemies that came before. The crisp narrative exposes J. Edgar Hoover's bold political machinations and an urgent grassroots effort to save a missing child. This is true crime at its best: unembellished, dramatic, and authoritative.--Ron Franscell, bestselling author of The Darkest Night Robert A. Waters and Zack C. Waters have crafted a masterpiece of detective work and analysis, detailing the tragedy of the kidnapping and murder of Little Skeegie Cash in Princeton, Florida. They place this tragic event in the context of the machinations of J. Edgar Hoover to claim credit for the eventual arrest of Franklin Pierce McCall in a desperate attempt to reverse severe budget cuts for the FBI by Congress. Based on newspaper research, examinations of the trial records, and 4,000 pages of FBI records, secured through the Freedom of Information Act, The Kidnapping and Murder of Little Skeegie Cash highlights one of the most infamous criminal episodes in Florida history. It is also another in the damning indictments of Hoover and his tenure as head of the FBI. It is an excellent read.--Nick Wynne, Executive Director Emeritus of The Florida Historical Society

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While Android M (officially launching later this on Nexus devices) is said to bring some pretty big changes to the OS, one of the biggest, but more low-key, features is an actual app data backup system. Like on iOS, apps can potentially restore all their data therein, whether it’s after a factory reset, or transitioning to a new device. Games will pick up exactly where you left off and apps will already remember all your sign-in info and settings.
To help shed some light on this new feature arriving in Android M, Google is taking to their Android Developers Blog to explain things further. They call it “Auto Backup for Apps” and according to them, developers come implement this with “zero lines of application code.” Awesome. They do mention that developers will first need to update the targetSdkVersion to 23 in order to enable it and test in the latest Android M Developer Preview. Of course, opting out is also possible and developers can exclude specific app data.
Google says they provide this service to developers and users at no charge and even though backups are stored in a users’ Google Drive storage, don’t actually count against their total quota (although keep in mind that backups will still eat up carrier data allotments). Another interesting tidbit is that restores will still take place for apps even when sideloaded or downloaded from other app stores outside of Google Play. For more, hit up the video down below or check out the post on the Android Developers Blog right here.