How it happened: Rip Hamilton had his best game in weeks, scoring 20 points -- 18 in the third quarter -- dishing out five assists and grabbing four rebounds. What makes it even more impressive is that Hamilton only played 20 minutes and didn't play in the fourth quarter. Luol Deng added 19 points while Kyle Korver had 14 points and three blocks off the bench.
What it means: The Bulls atoned for their poor performance on Sunday afternoon by getting back to basics. They defended much better and dominated the boards most of the night. Most importantly, they allowed Carmelo Anthony (29 points) to get his and shut everybody else down for the most part. The Bulls' bench mob did what they had to do and changed the momentum of the game several times. They outscored the Knicks' bench 33-18.
The best sign for the Bulls moving forward is that without Derrick Rose, Hamilton finally showed how dangerous he could be in short spurts. The Knicks could not slow him down in the third quarter, and he was able to open up the floor for the rest of his teammates. Tom Thibodeau has said over the past week that he would like to start getting more time for Hamilton on the floor, but he played just 20 minutes yet again. It will be interesting to see if and when Thibodeau decides to start sticking with the veteran shooting guard more. If he continues to play like he did on Tuesday night, and stays healthy, the Bulls are in good shape.
Stats of the night: Rebounds: 51-33 Bulls. Second-chance points: 25-5 Bulls.
Bold play of the game: Hamilton's performance in the third quarter gave the Bulls the boost they needed without Rose in the lineup.
What's next: The Bulls have a showdown with the Miami Heat on Thursday night.


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The trial for James Holmes, a UC Riverside alumni charged in a mass shooting at the opening night showing of “The Dark Knight Rises” in Aurora, Colo., is scheduled for Oct. 14, 2014, over two years after the massacre took place.
Judge Carlos Samour noted that the trial date for Holmes might be further delayed as Holmes’ defense attorney is pursuing a second sanity evaluation on Holmes to be reviewed by the court.
Prosecutors had sought to order a death penalty for Holmes, who was charged with multiple accounts of first-degree murder and attempted murder for killing 12 people and wounding at least 70. However, Holmes pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
“As much as I know people are eager to have this trial take place … I also want to make sure we’re doing things right,” said Samour at a court hearing.
While at UCR, Holmes was a dean’s fellow, regent’s scholar and a member of the Phi Beta Kappa society, an academic honor society. He graduated from UCR in 2010 with highest academic honors and a Bachelor of Arts degree in neuroscience. In 2011, he enrolled in a Ph.D. medical program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC).
AMC officials noted that a few months prior to the shooting, Holmes’ academic performance declined. He withdrew from the graduate program in neuroscience without further explanation.

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|This pattern is characterized by two dominant star patterns--an eight-pointed and a whirling star. Riihimaki is a Finish firm and this pattern is found in a 1939 catalog of their glasswares in a wide range of shapes. Above left is a rosebowl and to the right a spittoon shape. Unusual in that it appears to have been whimsied from a bowl--rare among European manufacturers.|
Blue, pinheads, 160 (2001)
Marigold, 65 (1995)
Amber, 1,350 (2003), 375 (2007)
Amethyst, nip on tooth, 300 (2004)
Blue, 170 (2011), 180 (2016), 170 (2019)
Marigold, 150 (2016), 150 (2018), 110, 160 (both 2020)
|The little creamer on the left sold for $60 in 1994: another for $40 in 2019. The tumbler, 3 1/2 inches tall is in light blue and courtesy of Bob Smith. I have listings of two perfume bottles selling; one in 1998 for $105, another in 2002 for $195. A blue 5 1/2 inch plate with edge chips brought $50 in 1993.|
|Water set, 7 piece|
Blue, 500 (2004), 450 (2016)
Pitcher, 6 1/2 inch Breakfast sugar and creamer
Breakfast sugar and creamer
Amber, 125 (2005), 25 (2019)
Green, 300 (2020)
Marigold, 175 (2005), 35 (2008), 20 (2019)
Wine glass, 4 1/2 inch
|Vases are quite rare and found in at least two variations. The marigold on the left is 9 1/2 inches tall; the blue pinched-in version 5 1/4 inches tall. It sold on eBay in 2005 for $128 (with minor damage). A similar vase pattern is Starburst and Diamonds, also made by Riihimaki.
|In 2004, George Klawitter sent me the adjoining photo of a Starburst butter dish in blue. Quite a find. He comments, as part of an article to appear in the Texas club newsletter:
"The pattern on the butter dish I bought most nearly matches the pattern on the rose bowl (pictured in Doty) with the interesting but necessary difference that the pattern had to be separated to accommodate the top and bottom of the butter dish. Thus on the butter top, just as on the rose bowl, there are eight figures: two whirling stars alternating with two eight-pointed stars, and in between these are four eight-pointed geometric figures. Oval miters outline the four stars. On the butter bottom (as on the rose bowl) is an eight-pointed star. The butter top and the outside of the bottom rim of the butter are fluted. The glass is a pale blue, except for the lid finial which is a rich cobalt blue, and the iridescence on the bottom interior is a radium wash of teal and pink, quite lovely. The iridescence on the lid is scant.
The base measures 7 1/2 inches across, and the whole butter dish stands five inches high. The interior cone of the base is curiously high--a full two inches--making a safe refuge for freshly churned butter. By contrast the interior lip in Northwood's Grape and Cable butter is only 1/4 inch high and the lip in Imperial's Hobstar butter is not much higher. Both of these latter dishes, however, do surround a well in which butter would rest. There is no such well in the Starburst butter, the two-inch core serving as a type of well. The Starburst lid could never shift off its base, unlike the Northwood and Imperial lids which are easily jiggled off their bases."

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Lawnton is a suburb in the Moreton Bay Region, QLD. Lawnton is bounded on the north by the North Pine River. Gympie Road passes through the centre of the suburb in a north-south direction.
The origin of the suburb name is from an early property owner, the blacksmith Stephen Lawn. The property was acquired by Queensland Rail and was named Lawnton. Lawnton has a number of heritage-listed sites, including Acclimatisation Society gardens, on Bray Road.
Leis Park has electric barbecues and a boat ramp into the North Pine River. Wyllie Park on the Lawnton/Petrie border also has electric barbecues.
The Lawnton industrial estate as well as retail and commerce establishments along Gympie Road provide local services and employment. Alluvial gravel and sand mining also occur in Lawnton. There have been recent industrial and retail developments in Lawnton.

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text: The Tampa Bay Rays take on the Texas Rangers in St. Petersburg, Florida for the second game of this three-game series in Tampa Bay. The Texas Rangers won game one in a great game that ended with the Rays loading the bases with two outs in the bottom of the 9th inning down just one run, before grounding out to end the game. It was a very nice play by the third baseman too to get the runner at second and to even just keep the ball in the infield and ensure they at least wouldn’t lose the game on that play. The Rangers were able to get to Corey Kluber yesterday and score four runs off him and that was all they needed. They could have had a tell on him from his days as a Texas Ranger. But today Ryan Yarbrough should be the bulk reliever behind an opener. It looks like Shawn Armstrong will be the opener right now, but that could change. There could be a different opener or Yarbrough could end up just starting the game, so when you make this bet, I highly suggest listing only Jon Gray while leaving the Rays pitcher as an action bet in case something changes. This just ensures your bet is placed in case there is a last-minute change.

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Austin New Music Co-op presents:
NMC Presents: New Music from the Balcones Fault
Inactive for nearly 15 million years, the Balcones Fault may not cross your mind very often. But in Central Texas, the geological feature has a way of showing up everywhere in subtle ways: rivers, hills, roadsigns etc. And while none of the music on this program was inspired by the fault line in particular, the three musicians working on this project together have been walking around on it for the better part of their lives and conceived of this project to celebrate their home base.
Fariss, Underriner, and Weller are active as both composers and performers, so it only made sense to explore the time honored tradition of writing for each others' instruments. The uninitiated might expect to find saw dust on the floor for a Texas-themed concert featuring guitar, violin, and upright bass. Instead of sawdust, expect May 3rd to bring a great chance to hear the sound of Texas' experimental margins: quiet intensity evoking our state's unique landscape.
The Three Works on the program will include:
"A Field of Bluebonnets" by Brent Fariss
About the Artists
Brent Fariss is a composer / performer living in Austin, Texas. He has collaborated in several modern music ensembles including the Austin New Music Co-op, Knob Jobs, and the Gates Ensemble. In the past few years, he has collaborated with Phill Niblock, Ellen Fullman, Michael Pisaro, Radu Malfatti, Pauline Oliveros, Mary Oliver, and Arnold Dreyblatt. Fariss holds a Master's degree in Composition from Texas State University, where he also studied the contrabass. He is the recipient of two New Music USA grants for the compositions, "Dim Gleam" (2008) and "The Water Bowl" (2012). His goal in music is exploring the nature of sound (timbre), elevating it to the same level as melody, harmony, rhythm, and form.
Chaz Underriner (born in Midland, TX) is a composer and guitarist based in Denton, Texas. Most of Chaz's work revolves around the notions of landscape and portraiture in the context of experimental music. Chaz has earned a master's degree in composition at California Institute of the Arts where he studied primarily with Michael Pisaro and Anne LeBaron. Chaz is currently studying for a PhD in composition at the University of North Texas, where he studies with Joe Klein and David Stout. Chaz has composed works for solo instruments, chamber ensembles, chamber and symphony orchestras, jazz combos, electronics, film, dance and choir.
Travis Weller is a composer, performer and instrument builder. He is one of the founders of Austin New Music Co-op, which has been presenting adventurous new music in central Texas for over a decade. His music has been commissioned and performed by ensembles in Europe and various cities around the US including New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Travis collaborates frequently with a large group of colleagues, both regional and international, and has participated in residencies at Cornell University in Ithaca, STEIM in Amsterdam, and OdysseyWorks in San Francisco. An avid interpreter of new music, Travis has performed a variety of contemporary music from mid-20th century onward and has worked directly with many internationally known composers including John Butcher, Phill Niblock, Olivia Block, Michael Pisaro, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Ellen Fullman, Tristan Perich, Pauline Oliveros, and Arnold Dreyblatt.
About Austin New Music Co-op
New Music Co-op is a community of composers and performers from the Austin area dedicated to promoting awareness and understanding of new music. Since 2001 NMC has presented almost 50 concerts featuring close to 200 new works, many of them premieres. Notable New Music Co-op concerts have included two collaborations with Ellen Fullman and her Long String Instrument, the first complete US performance of Cornelius Cardew's seven-hour epic, The Great Learning, a commission of a program-length work by Berlin-based composer Arnold Dreyblatt, a realization of John Cage's Song Books, music for the extinct instruments of Luigi Russolo, Pauline Oliveros' Four Meditations for Orchestra (with the composer in attendance), and a three-day series of the works of the New York School. The Co-op was recently named "Outstanding Classical Ensemble" for 2011-2012 by the Austin Critics' Table. New Music Co-op members come from highly diverse backgrounds, from classical performance to electronic music to formal composition to rock bands. The group runs by consensus, and gains its strength from its members' varied experiences and interests. The New Music Co-op is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and all donations to the group are tax-deductible.
This project is funded and supported in part by the City of Austin through the Economic Development Department/Cultural Arts Division believing an investment in the Arts is an investment in Austin's future. Visit Austin at NowPlayingAustin.com.


October 11, 2010:
Russia has made it final. They are not selling Iran S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems. But the Russians are still doing lots of business with Iran, and are quickly refunding the $166.8 million they had received from Iran as a pre-payment for the S-300s. The deal was worth over a billion dollars, and the Russian defense industry was not happy with this decision. However, there is a bright side for Russia. The Iran deal was cancelled after three years of pressure from Western nations, particularly Israel. The West wants to keep modern weapons away from Iran, and cut a deal with the Russians to transfer Western defense technology to Russia (via co-production deals). In return, the Russians do not sell high-tech weapons to Iran. Israel is arguing with Russia at the moment over sales to Syria. Israel believes that Syria, a client of Iran and broke, is used as a buyer for modern weapons that will end up in Iran. The Russians are opposed to this restriction, and the Israelis are threatening to halt cooperation unless the Syrians are cut off.
Meanwhile, Iran, in response to losing the S-300, announced that it had gone ahead and designed its own, which will have similar capabilities as the S-300. Now Iran regularly announces it has designed and built modern weapons (which it cannot buy overseas because of three decades of embargos). These weapons rarely show up, although some are seen in prototype form. Meanwhile, the S-300, and similar systems, have not been delivered because Western nations have told Russia and China that if they arm Iran with modern weapons, there will be consequences.
But an "Iranian" S-300 might be more likely. That's because last year, Iran sought to purchase the Chinese made HQ-9 anti-aircraft missile system. China buys a lot of oil from Iran, and is considered an ally. China is believed to have secretly supplied Iran with a lot of military technology. By not delivering actual weapons, China avoids a confrontation with angry Western nations.
China has been offering its HQ-9 system to foreign customers, as the FD-2000, for several years now. The Russians are not happy with this, given the amount of stolen S-300 technology believed to be in the HQ-9. Russia has been pointed in warning China not to export weapons containing stolen Russian tech. But the Chinese have done it, apparently believing there's really nothing the Russians can do about it. China, in this case, may have followed past practice and quietly sold Iran the technology for the FD-2000, and let them build their own, and call it whatever they want.
A decade ago, China began introducing the HQ-9 for use by its army and navy (on ships). Over a decade of development was believed to have benefitted from data stolen from similar American and Russian systems. The HQ-9 missile is similar to the U.S. "Patriot," while the radar apparently derived much technology from that used in the Russian S-300 system. The HQ-9 missile has a max range of about 100 kilometers, weighs 1.3 tons and has a passive (no broadcasting) seeker in the missile.
Most of the systems used by the army are mobile. Army HQ-9 brigades have a brigade headquarters (with a command vehicle, and four trucks for communications and maintenance), and six missile battalions (each with a missile control vehicle, a targeting radar vehicle, a search radar vehicle and eight missile-launch-vehicles, each carrying four missiles in containers).
Neither the S-300 or HQ-9 have been tested in combat. Most earlier Russian designed air defense systems performed poorly in combat. Even the Russian SA-6 missile systems, that Egypt used in 1973, which were initially a surprise to the Israelis, were soon countered, and did not stop the Israelis from getting through. While the best sales technique is to push the product's track record, you have to do just the opposite with Russian anti-aircraft missiles. Thus the Russians, and now the Chinese with their FD-2000, emphasize low price, impressive specifications, good test results and potential.


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SWEET-toothed youngsters at Kippax North J&I School served up a tasty treat by creating a gingerbread village.
Year four pupils at the Brexdale Avenue school designed, baked and built the mouth-watering replica – complete with a church, factory and icing snow-covered homes.
The children worked with teacher Richard Howitt to complete the ambitious project, which is decorated in twinkling lights.
Chris Clark, learning mentor at the school, said: “The finished product is absolutely breathtaking – it looks and smells incredible.
“It was the children’s design and technology project and they worked with a variety of materials to create the village.
“They put a lot of hard work into the project and had to think about how they were going to join all the different elements together – some of it was trial and error, leaving things overnight to see if they’d set.
“They baked all of the gingerbread and had to leave it to cool before designing templates for all the different gingerbread panels.
“As well as designing homes, they also created a church and a factory. The finished village looks absolutely magical – especially when the lights are switched on.
“There’s so much detail – the church has a clock tower and the walls are covered in icing, to look like snow. They really had to think about the materials they could use to achieve that sort of effect.
“The children had so much fun making it and are so proud of it.
“I took hundreds of photographs as it was being built, which will go in our school celebration book.
“At the moment it’s still in their classroom, but we’re trying to find a place in the school where it can be displayed.”

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Fusion Science and Technology / Volume 65 / Number 2 / March-April 2014 / Pages 235-240
Technical Paper / dx.doi.org/10.13182/FST13-660
The aim of the work is to develop the fabrication technology of a small curved tungsten (W) macro-brush–type geometry using a vacuum brazing technique. Taking the design concept of the ITER divertor dome, the present mock-up has scaled down more than ten times in size. A feasibility study of the curved brazing was done, and design and fabrication of the special fixture for the curved profile brazing were carried out. The vacuum brazing technique was used to develop the joining of tungsten tiles in the curved profile of a CuCrZr block (heat sink) using silver-free brazing alloy (NiCuMn-37) with a specially designed custom-made fixture (Type 304 stainless steel). Nondestructive testing, particularly the ultrasonic immersion technique, was incorporated to inspect the quality of the brazed joint in the mock-up. The hardness value (HV) measured on the copper alloy was found to degrade from 143 to 46 HV (before and after brazing). The results of the experimental activity and methodology adopted to fabricate the small-sized trial W mock-up are presented and discussed in the paper.


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MILLHEIM – A 20-year-old Spring Mills man was allegedly assaulted by two males in Millheim Borough on January 2, state police in Rockview stated. The sufferer reported the incident at Mount Nittany Medical Middle and stated it occurred round three p.m., police stated.
BEECH CREEK – A 27-year-old Lock Haven man is suspected of taking a mixture of unknown medicine, inflicting an overdose on Jan.eight at North Eagle Valley Highway, Liberty Township, Middle County, state police in Rockview stated.
The sufferer was resuscitated and transported to UPMC Lock Haven for remedy, police stated.
Capsules and drug paraphernalia have been discovered and seized from his condo and brought to the Rockview PSP station, the place it was secured as proof, police stated.
MILESBURG – 4 automobiles have been broken by rocks and gravel alongside Entrance Avenue within the Milesburg Borough, state police in Rockview stated.
The autos, a 2019 Dodge Chrysler, 2010 Chrysler, 2002 Chevrolet and 2003 Subaru, have been broken between January 5 and eight, police stated.
The investigation continues.
Two automobile accident
MILESBURG – Nobody was injured in a two-vehicle accident alongside Turnpike Avenue within the Milesburg Borough on Jan. 10, state police in Rockview stated.
Shanon P. Barrier, 46, of Bellefonte, was touring north on the freeway when his 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 struck the again of a 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 pushed by Nicholas D. Spicer, 24, of Julian, police stated .
Barrier was cited for texting whereas driving and his automobile was towed from the scene by Wealthy’s Amoco, police stated.

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It is a pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Mr Hood. I want to say first how much my hon. Friend the Member for Edmonton (Mr Love), who is no longer in his place, has been valued in our economic debates. His contribution will be missed, and we all wish him well for the future. The new clause is eminently reasonable, and it should not be a matter of dispute between the parties in the...
Indeed. My hon. Friend has made a very valid point. I think that we should all be interested to know what was the impact of the last Tory-Liberal Democrat increase in VAT, which was introduced in January 2011, because it should inform future policy. It seems extraordinary to me that that should be resisted. According to the Office for National Statistics, the median salary in my constituency,...
I do not want my hon. Friend to be too charitable to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, so may I remind her that in addition to the 2010 increase in the standard rate of VAT, the Chancellor made proposals in 2012, in the middle of his disastrous economic policy, to extend VAT through the pasty tax and the caravan tax? Not only did he increase VAT in 2010, but he went back to the well in 2012...
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Competition Diesel 101: A Beginner's Guide to Sled Pulling
So, you’ve bought your first diesel truck, and you’re thinking about hooking it to a sled. Be it at a county fair or a professionally sanctioned event, there is a lot to learn in a short amount of time if you want to make your first pull a success.
First and foremost, find out what the rules for your particular class are, because you’ll have to adhere to them in order to be allowed to compete. Typical guidelines for a stock-type diesel truck class dictate that the rear suspension can’t be blocked solid, and/or aftermarket turbochargers are illegal. You’ll also want to find out what the maximum allowable truck weight will be, and whether or not hanging weights or ballast are permitted.
Once you’ve taken a look at the rules, you can start prepping your truck accordingly. Then, you’ll need to find out which transmission gear you need to be in, whose hitch you’re going to borrow or buy, and even what tire pressure you should run. Quick Tip: To avoid the most common failure points such as driveshafts, U-joints and yokes, add a set of traction bars if you haven’t already.
While all of the above might not sound like much fun, addressing these items will pay off in the end. Trust us, this is how you can make your first pulling experience an enjoyable, worthwhile endeavor — and it might even land you in the winner’s circle.
RUN TRACTION BARS!
We can’t stress this enough. No matter if you have a mild-to-wild street truck, a puller, drag racer or legit grocery-getter, every type of diesel pickup benefits from having a quality set of traction bars on board. In addition to curbing axle wrap, traction bars control differential twist, driveshaft plunge and also lower the chances of U-joint, pinion yoke and drive shaft failure. Simply put, if you want to avoid the most common types of failures that occur during the course of a sled pull, you want traction bars on your truck.
When permitted, it’s always wise to limit your truck’s rear suspension travel (again, check into your specific class’s rules to find whether or not you’re allowed to). As the weight box on the sled transfers forward, it gradually places more and more tongue weight on the rear of your truck. When this happens, the rear suspension will sag, and the front suspension will unload as a result (reducing front end bite).
Blocking the rear suspension keeps this from happening, not to mention that it keeps your hitch height as high as possible. Because a lot of pulling trucks double as daily drivers, adjustable suspension stops like the home built ones shown above allow full travel, no travel and everything in between.
Prepping the GM AAM 9.25 Front End
Due to the popularity of the Duramax/GM platform in truck pulling, we would be remiss if we didn’t offer a few pointers for those looking to compete with the AAM 9.25 IFS (’01-present Chevy and GMC 2500 and 3500 HDs). Most importantly, don’t crank up the torsion bars. The suspension and steering system is at its strongest when the CV shafts and tie rods run parallel to each other.
As a general rule of thumb, the less the angle the CV shafts, ball joints and steering links are exposed to, the stronger the AAM 9.25 is. In addition, make sure you’re running aftermarket tie rod sleeves or larger diameter tie rods. Otherwise, you’ll likely experience the dreaded toe-in that late model GMs are known to experience in four-wheel drive.
One of the most important parts of pulling boils down to your truck’s final drive ratio (transmission gear ratio x transfer case gear ratio x axle ratio). But, before you start multiplying, it’s important to know that selecting four-wheel-drive low range is easiest on the transfer case, and running in direct (1:1) is easiest on the transmission.
However, it’s also worth noting that most diesels making less than 600 hp won’t be able to utilize direct. For first timers, we recommend locking the transfer case in four low and finding out which transmission gear allows your truck to run between 20 to 25 mph. If you don’t find what you’re looking for in four low, bump up to four-wheel-drive high range and select a lower gear in the transmission.
Controlling Converter Lockup
For trucks with automatic transmissions, a manual controller for torque converter lockup gives you full control over this vital function. During lockup, the converter clutch engages, essentially coupling the engine to the transmission’s input shaft. In lockup, slippage is minimized, and horsepower and torque being sent through the transmission are maximized.
As you can imagine, the ability to maximize the amount of power being sent to the ground is paramount during a pull, so a lot of drivers lock the converter as soon as their truck is up and moving. The biggest thing to remember with a manual lockup switch is to unlock the converter at the end of the track. Failure to do so will snuff the engine out.
With the turbocharger being the key item to inspect for legality in diesel classes, be prepared to pop the hood and let the tech official take a look before you’re allowed to hook. And don’t be surprised if you’re asked to remove the air intake assembly from the compressor housing inlet of the turbo. Some techs will perform a visual inspection of the compressor wheel, while others will check the wheel’s inducer size via plug or caliper.
It pays to be as heavy as possible in truck pulling, but in order to make sure no one has a weight advantage, the overall heft of your truck (with you in the driver seat) will be measured. Typically, this is carried out by having competitors roll across a portable scale in an assembly line fashion. Most pulling classes for street-driven diesel trucks dictate an 8,000 or 8,500-pound maximum, with some classes allowing a 50-pound grace for trucks that show up a tad overweight.
If you happen to weigh in under the class maximum, it behooves you to add weight until you reach it. While the ability to position weight forward of the front axle is the best spot to add weight (which in turn helps keep the front end digging), it may not be an option for you. Most street-type, entry-level style pulling classes don’t allow hanging front weights, but instead permit the use of ballast.
Adhering to ballast rules usually looks like this: suitcase weights safely secured in the bed. To be sure, if you’re signed up to compete against trucks that are equipped with hanging front weights (especially enclosed weight boxes), you’ve got your work cut out for you. Classes that allow hanging front weights are usually comprised of high horsepower, purpose-only pulling trucks.
While weight, gear reduction and a properly configured suspension all contribute to a truck’s ability to hook up, the tire at each corner has the final say in traction. In recent years, the Nitto Mud Grappler has found a home in truck pulling. Its aggressive tread pattern, with a high void ratio and added sidewall bite, makes it very effective on both loose and tightly packed pulling tracks. We’ve also seen the Nitto Terra Grappler and Exo Grappler used with great success. Our advice is to run an all-terrain tire with full tread, or a mud terrain with at least half of its tread life left.
Air Down Up Front
Dropping air pressure allows your front tires to cover more surface area, making it possible for them to take a bigger bite out of the track. The verdict is still out as to what the perfect air pressure is, but somewhere between 20 to 30 psi typically provides the type of footprint most pullers are after.
Due to the rear tires seeing the majority of the load from the sled, it’s best to run full air pressure out back. Leaving rear air pressure alone (or even adding some) will keep your hitch height as high as possible — which means less unloading of the front suspension, better bite at all four corners and ultimately a longer pulling distance.
How the Sled Works
One of the more interesting aspects of sled pulling is the sled itself. Key components include a weight box, weight blocks, pan, trip, push down system, kill switch and an iron hook and chain. The weight box starts at the rear of the sled and gradually progresses forward during the course of a pull. The weight box is driven (via a series of clutches and gears) by the sled’s front-drive axle, and its transfer speed is fully adjustable.
Roughly midway through a pull, the pan drops completely to the ground, which creates friction. Once the weight box has completed its travel from the rear of the sled to the front, an air activated (shown above) or hydraulically activated push down system allows for 100 percent of the sled’s weight to be applied to the pan (which physically lifts the rear wheels of the sled off the ground). A competent sled operator will know how to configure the sled to keep trucks as close to the 300-foot mark as possible; typical winning distances range from 290 to 310 feet at most events.
Full Pulls, Floating Finishes and Pull-Offs
The traditional standard for a pulling track is 300 feet. At some events, 300 feet is considered the full-pull mark, while the full-pull distance is set by the first truck to pass the 300-foot mark at other venues. Under floating finish rules, the truck that travels the farthest wins, but some events pit the top two or three trucks against each other in what’s known as a “pull-off.” Pull-offs typically serve as a tie-breaker or as a way to further entertain the crowd.
Leave With Boost
Provided you don’t pull toward the beginning of your class, observe how the trucks in front of you are reacting to the track, especially in the first 100 feet. If trucks seem to be leaving the line smoothly (i.e., no hopping), feel free to power brake your truck and leave the line with a little boost (8 to 15 psi). If the beginning of the track appears rough, it might be wise to leave the line easier and pour on the fuel once you’re through the rough spots. If the truck hops violently within the first 100 feet, let out (do not brake or the sled will rear end you!). As long as you can bring everything to a halt before the 100-foot mark, you get another crack at it.
No matter how you choose to pull, just remember that sled pulling is basically a drag race. The first one to 300 feet almost always wins.


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Welcome to the Watershed Health Outcomes Project Tracker, sponsored by the Peaks to People Water Fund. This Project Tracker enables implementers, landowners and funders to track proposed and funded work to improve forest health and protect water in the Cache la Poudre and Big Thompson watersheds in Northern Colorado.
To learn more about Peaks to People Water Fund, please visit our homepage at https://peakstopeople.org.
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Hands down the best vegan bakery in Portland. I've tried them all, they must have really good bakers and not just really good vegans. Salted Caramel Apple Pie? Incredible crust and filling is face rippingly amazing. Biscuits and Gravy with Smoky Tempeh? Best tempeh prepared in a restaurant. Not soggy and lack luster like most places. Savory scones! Fluffy, moist muffins! Incredible flavor combos! Cookies that don't taste vegan, yet they are!

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- "MESS" ~ Written and performed by KIRSTEN VANGSNESS of "Criminal Minds" fame! "MESS" is about imaginary creatures and a lecture Kirsten saw on TED. It is 1 hour long. There will be wine and snacks. It is also very adult friendly... so get a babysitter. Kirsten Vangsness is most known for her swanky day job as fan-favorite "Garcia" on the CBS hit "Criminal Minds". Kirsten is also a proud company member of Theatre of NOTE. 2 performances only: Sunday, October 30th @ 7pm & 9pm. Tickets: $15 Ticket price includes wine and hors d'oeuvres RESERVATIONS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: 323-856-8611
- http://www.theatreofnote.com/ Location: Theatre of NOTE 1517 N. Cahuenga Blvd, L.A., CA, 90028
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Pregnancy is one of the most amazing things a woman can go through. It is also filled with challenges, especially so for women with diabetes.
Is it possible to have diabetes and still have a healthy pregnancy? The truth is that having a healthy pregnancy while diabetic may not be as difficult as you might think. There are some challenges, of course, but these seven tips to help you have a healthy pregnancy while diabetic can help you overcome them.
- Keep Blood Sugar Levels Under Control
If you are considering having a child, then you should start by kicking some bad habits, such as smoking and drinking, lose weight if you are overweight, and take some prenatal vitamins. If you have diabetes, then there is one more preparation step you can take, which would be to get blood sugar under control and keep it there.
You could even have trouble getting pregnant in the first place if your blood sugar levels are too high or low. Your body can tell that it isn’t a hospitable place to raise a baby, making it more difficult to become pregnant.
Women with type 2 diabetes are a risk for developing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which makes it more difficult for women to get pregnant. Medications designed to stimulate ovulation can help. Ask your doctor about Clomid and Serophene.
- Put Together a Diabetes Team
While every pregnant woman needs regular visits to an obstetrician, pregnant women need up to three times as many due to the potential complications. Connect with a high-risk obstetrician to track your pregnancy. Talk to your endocrinologist to see if they would work with your OG-GYN. It would help if you dealt with doctors who understand diabetes and the risks it presents to pregnancy.
Also, take a good look at your insurance policy. The extra checks, ultrasounds, and blood sugar tests can add up. Make sure your insurance covers these costs as much as possible.
- Consider Dropping Oral Medications
Many doctors recommend pregnant women with type 2 diabetes should discontinue their oral medication. The reason for dropping oral medications is because there isn’t enough research into whether or not these pills, including metformin, are safe to take when pregnant.
Oral medications are more convenient for diabetics, but insulin could be your best choice to control blood sugar before, during, and after pregnancy for a healthy delivery. Those with type 1 diabetes have to take insulin anyway, so talk to your doctor to see if your dose is high enough to support your pregnancy.
- Take Control of Morning Sickness
One problem with taking insulin is that you need to take it when you have food in your system that it can act upon. This presents an issue when pregnancy means you can’t keep anything down, especially in the morning.
One recommendation for pregnant women is that they have a cracker as soon as they wake up to control morning sickness. Keep some saltines by your bed and take a few bites of one before getting out of bed. Some prescription drugs can help to manage extreme nausea too. Talk to your doctor about treatments like Zofran if you feel you need extra help.
- Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar Levels
The challenge of having to maintain healthy blood sugar levels is something every diabetic goes through. It should be done at all times, and that includes during pregnancy. Pregnant women should become more familiar with their blood glucose monitors.
Some women test up to 15 times a day, once every hour, when pregnant. It would be best if you didn’t wait until you feel a dip or spike to test yourself. It would be best if you had an idea of where your blood sugar is at all times, so you know where you are and what you need to do.
- Have a Stash of Quick-Carbs
You should prepare to have to deal with hypoglycemia, which happens when blood sugar levels dip too low. Hypoglycemia can be caused by not eating enough carbs and by misusing insulin. You should keep glucose tablets – designed to prevent hypoglycemia – on hand, so you have them if you need them.
If you don’t like the taste of glucose pills, then you can keep some 100% juice boxes to hand. These juice boxes offer a quick injection of carbs, not to mention it’s always good to get more fruit for both you and the baby.
- Get Online Support
There is an endless amount of resources for pregnant women with diabetes. You can get excellent pregnancy advice from your friends and family, but only other diabetic women will know exactly what you are going through. You don’t need to do it alone. Find pregnancy support groups on social media or find other online groups who can help. . You can find even more useful information on Motherbabies and their great articles on pregnancy health.

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Two things happened to RadiSys Corp. Feb. 19, 1997, but only one made headlines.
Amid news of RadiSys' vindication from allegations of illegal accounting practices, the Hillsboro company's purchase of Sonitech International Inc. passed relatively quietly.
However, with a mere $3 million in annual revenue and break-even earnings, Sonitech--a Wellesley, Mass.-based manufacturer of digital audio and video processing technology used in manufacturing--probably wouldn't have made headlines anyway.
It is, however, a strategic acquisition for the company. It won't instantly help RadiSys' bottom line, but RadiSys executives say, and analysts agree, the circuit board maker's $4.4 million purchase eventually will make a difference by attracting more business.
Both RadiSys and Sonitech make products that help automate the manufacturing process. Sonitech's technology is used on assembly line devices such as bar code readers and laser testing equipment, as well as in office phone systems with digital switching. RadiSys makes industrial computer systems that frequently use equipment such as that produced by Sonitech.
"It gives RadiSys the one-stop shopping effect because companies no longer have to piece their system together from different manufacturers," said Ken Thomas, analyst with The Red Chip Review. "That company is not going to drive earnings; it will be the added product offerings that will drive earnings."
Hoping it drives up the stock price is Yogendra Jain, president/founder of Sonitech, who will head the division for RadiSys. Jain's $4.4 million payout breaks down to only $1 million in cash and 83,500 shares of RadiSys common stock at $40.625 a share, the price at which it closed that day in February. With recent trades in the $48 range, the deal is potentially worth an additional $626,000 to Sonitech's owners.
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The Canon EOS Rebel SL2 is a great camera that is WIFI and Bluetooth-enabled. It’s got a 3.0 LED touch screen on the back that allows for quick view and edit.
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SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The San Francisco Shared Spaces Platform PERMIT is set to expire at midnight on Dec. 31.
Over 2,000 San Francisco businesses will be directly impacted unless city officials extend the outdoor dining permit created for business to reopen during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
"COVID had to happen for an experience like this so it's been wonderful. It's awesome. We've been saying to each other it feels like we are in Europe" said San Francisco resident, David Mysona.
Kat Anderson and her business partner invested over $5,000 to build the dining platform that takes two parking spaces.
"Hanging on until the end of the year that's what we are hearing. If we just make it until 2021. For small spaces like ours is helping us flourish," said Anderson.
That is what they say is keeping their doors open during the pandemic even though now they can technically open for indoors dining with 25% capacity.
"We need a little more uptick in the business to pay for that because we still have to pay for staff and all of our food and it's definitely an investment. We need it to last longer than December or we won't break even," said Anderson.
Sharky Laguna, President of San Francisco's Small Business Commission says 80% of business owners want to make this outdoor option permanent even after Dec. 31.
"There are also commercial corridors in neighborhoods that don't have that kind of foot traffic and so I would like to give them an incentive to help create community in their neighborhood and to do that we need a longer program," said Laguna.
San Francisco Supervisor Rafael Mandelman says he is considering a two year extension proposal to the permit but safety will be imperative.
"There are a lot of issues to work out. There are safety issues, there are financial issues for the city that the parklets are displacing parking which bring revenue to the city and parking that some business rely on and need," said Mandelman.
Another option they are also considering is to block off some streets for safety and help business recover.
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Winners make history, right? And thanks to the hunger for everything that looks like new sports equipment, we’ve seen a classic example in the past five weeks: ESPN’s 10-part documentary about the Chicago Bulls dynasty from the 90s, mainly seen through the eyes of Michael Jordan and with his approval.
But what about the players and coaches who had to pick up the pieces after the big top came down and the headliners dispersed?
The Bulls of 1998-99 had what turned out to be an impossible task, made more complicated by the fact that an exclusion from financial difficulties did not even allow them to assemble as a unit until January 1999.
Those Bulls – the Slap-a-Bulls? The Crush-a-Bulls? You give the description – were 13-37 in a shortened season, with new coach Tim Floyd trying to guide a rebuild and general manager Jerry Krause got a lot of anti-aircraft fire for not allowing the holdovers to come back and pursue a seventh title to hunt. (Whether that was a difficult and quick decision in the end was one of the many questions asked by “The Last Dance,” and Krause, who died in 2017, is not there to give his side.)
The ’98 -99 roster had some well-known names: Ron Harper (pre-Lakers), Brent Barry (post-Clippers), Toni Kukoc, and Bill Wennington (post-trio). There were also Dickey Simpkins, a roster filler in those champion teams; Mark Bryant, a big man who was already a 10-year NBA veteran; and Corey Benjamin, the first round of the Bulls in the 1998 draft from Oregon State).
But this was a real rebuild, with Krause determined to use lottery picks and free agents to get back to the top. As has often been seen – as we are so familiar with the Lakers from the 2010s – it is much easier said than done. In this case, the free agents weren’t lured to Chicago, and the only lottery pick that actually became a star did as a Clipper, Elton Brand (No. 1 in 1999 in total, traded for Tyson Chandler a year later).
In the 22 seasons since that last championship, Chicago has missed the playoffs 10 times (and probably this season if and when it resumes), passed the first round four times, and went through nine coaches.
The Bulls’ 1999 talent shortage was evident, and that season came to light night after night.
“We would play in almost every game at half-time,” recalls Jim Wooldridge, now the outgoing athletic director at Riverside City College, but one of Floyd’s assistants at the time. “We’d be there. And we’d be in the third quarter and everything rocks along, pretty good shape. And then that fourth quarter hit, and boom! The other team kicked into gear and please. And we played on our highest level.
Tim had them play hard and collectively and all that. But we just didn’t have the talent. ”
Wooldridge was then a 48-year-old who had spent 13 seasons as the university’s head coach, the previous four at Louisiana Tech, where both he and Floyd had played. Floyd, then in the state of Iowa (and later with USC and Texas-El Paso), was the obvious coach-in-waiting in Chicago when Jackson’s tenure played and when Krause made it official, Floyd asked his longtime teammate and friend to come along for the ride.
The coaching staff also included three acquisitions of the staff from Jackson – Bill Cartwright, Frank Hamblen and most notably Tex Winter, the guru of the triangle attack. Krause believed in the triangle almost as much as Winter did, and Wooldridge’s assignment was to take as much knowledge as possible from Winter to where he could learn it himself.
Wooldridge eventually did this when he left the Bulls to become Kansas State head coach in 2000, saying he used it for five of his six seasons there. And to show that this really is a small world, Winter – who had coached Kansas State himself – occasionally paid a visit to Manhattan, Kan., For makeshift clinics.
“I used to – I know I probably still have them here – had volumes of notebooks,” said Wooldridge.
He recalled that the coaching staff, Krause and some of the team’s scouts visited a number of NAIA programs for one-week clinics in the summer of 1998 to avoid the offense. familiarize yourself with teaching while the little college players learned it.
That was probably just as good because there were no NBA players available to teach for months. The league closed on July 1 in a dispute over salary limit adjustments and a proposed cap on player salaries. The lockout lasted 204 days and nearly ended the season before Commissioner David Stern and Players Association director Billy Hunter reached an agreement in early January.
Working with Winter “was an absolute pleasure,” said Wooldridge. “There has never been a coach so dedicated to the game of basketball. He liked basketball. He had an incredible vision of how to play the game, and it was a craft that suited him perfectly. He was a scientist. He was an engineer. He was a thinker, a philosopher. I mean, he had all these things in his head and it made his way into the basketball game.
“That triangle attack, he preceded everything with 10 fundamentals of a noise violation. He started that. And then everything else, you know, came from there … Tex used to say this: everyone has two beats. And if that ball doesn’t move on two counts, you’ve ruined the rhythm of that offense. It is very different from what you see in NBA games nowadays. ”
There were, of course, exceptions. If the Bulls were full, in the final seconds of a tight game, Jordan would tend to take all three sides of the triangle. (In later years, when Tex and Phil joined forces on the Lakers, the same principle applied to Kobe Bryant.)
But Winter sincerely believed that an offense could overcome anything.
“I entered his office one day and this is after the team is assembled and we play again,” said Wooldridge. “And we had a couple of guys who, you know, weren’t Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. We start over and I said,” Coach, man, it looks like we’re going to be in trouble here this year. ”
“And he said,” No Jim, we’ll make it. That violation will cause it. “He really believed that the offense was the center of success.”
Long story short, talent is important. Kukoc (18.8 points), Harper (11.2) and Barry (11.1) were the only double-digit players. Those Bulls were 29th in scoring, 26th in rebounding, 29th in field goal percentage, 27th in three point percentage, averaging 81.9 points per game, scoring only 49 points in a loss to Miami in April. That’s still an NBA record for the fewest points scored in the shot clock era.
But there was this: as horrible as that season and the next couple would be – six consecutive non-playoff seasons – the Bulls led the NBA in presence in ’99 and ’99 -2000 and were top five in three of the next four seasons, A series of sold-out sales that started in 1987 didn’t end until November 2000. Some of those seats were probably filled by fans who weren’t able to get to the United Center during the Jordan years, but it was also a recognition that it the public understood the situation.
“We just didn’t have enough,” said Wooldridge. “That was the transition, and everyone knew it.”
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18 Oct 2019
New CESAER President calls for revitalised European Research Area
On 18 October 2019, CESAER (the Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research) elected Mr. Rik Van de Walle, Rector of Ghent University, as its new President. On the same day, the association presented its position on the future of the European Research Area.
Mr. Van de Walle stated that the efforts put into ERA’s foundations in the last decennia had brought some strong achievements, but to make ERA even more impactful, a broader and more coherent approach would be needed. Policies positioning European researchers, scientific knowledge and technology globally, should be shaped through a focus on solving the grand societal challenges and contributing to ecological, economic and social sustainability, the new President said.
In its position paper, CESAER pleads for a revitalisation of efforts towards fully realising the ERA by leveraging these past achievements to create a ‘reinforced narrative’. CESAER also urges that the focus for the ERA should remain on research, and that the possibilities already present in the articles of the EU Treaty (TFEU) be better exploited: achieve the ERA, implement it through coordination with activities from Member States, the Framework Programmes, supplementary programmes involving certain Member States, participation in programmes of Members States, cooperation with third countries or international organisations, and joint undertakings with business and industries.
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From the time she was a high school student in Nigeria, Ruth Abaya, MD, MPH, wanted to be a physician. She earned a medical degree from Northwestern University and completed a residency at Boston Children's Hospital before fellowship training at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. During a one-month rotation on the trauma team, she saw a patient who was hospitalized twice in a short period for gunshot wounds. Thankfully, he survived both injuries. That experience cemented Dr. Abaya’s commitment to fixing the system that had failed him.
Now, Dr. Abaya is an attending physician in CHOP’s Emergency Department (ED) and splits her time between her two passions: medicine and violence prevention. On this day in her life, we catch her doing both.
7 a.m. Wakes up, has coffee and gets her two daughters — ages 1 and 4 — ready for the day.
8 a.m. Drops her 4-year-old off at preschool a few blocks away and heads back home to get her youngest child situated with her babysitter.
9 a.m. Logs into a Philadelphia City Council hearing. As a pediatrician, a violence prevention expert, and Injury Prevention Program Manager for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH), Dr. Abaya is called on to provide expert testimony about the impact of violence on young people.
11 a.m. Virtual meeting with her PDPH team to discuss a data brief they are preparing on the number of shooting incidents that have occurred in the city’s public spaces. They are working to create a registry of firearm injuries in Philadelphia to identify the most promising practices for violence prevention and intervention. Dr. Abaya’s work in this field earned her the 2022 Philadelphia Eagles’ Changemaker Award.
4 p.m. Warms up another cup of coffee, calls a Lyft and heads to CHOP for an evening shift in the ED.
5 p.m. Receives an update from the outgoing ED team on the evening’s patients, many of whom have symptoms of common childhood viruses like hand, foot and mouth disease and asthma.
6 p.m. Sees a child who suffered a gunshot wound a few weeks ago and is still experiencing pain due to bullet fragments in his leg. Dr. Abaya calls in a social worker, who connects the child and his family to violence intervention support and trauma counseling in the community. The patient is also referred to a pain management team to deal with the chronic pain he is likely to experience as a result of the location of his wound.
7 p.m. Examines a child who fell off her bicycle and injured her arm. X-rays confirm the child has a fracture. Dr. Abaya provides sedation while an orthopaedic surgeon sets the bone. The child selects a hot pink cast before going home.
8 p.m. Sees a little girl who has asthma. While examining the child, Dr. Abaya learns that the child’s father was shot and killed in North Philadelphia two days prior. It becomes clear that part of caring for the child will involve getting her mother the support she needs. Dr. Abaya prescribes the appropriate asthma medication for the child. She then contacts the child’s pediatrician to inform them of what’s going on so they can pick up the baton to support the family.
10 p.m. Stitches a chin laceration for a child who fell off a yoga ball.
11 p.m. Sees a patient whose cousin was recently killed by gun violence. The patient has also received threats, and he is in crisis. The ED’s behavioral health screening reveals he is at risk for self-harm. A psychiatrist is called in to assess him, determine the level of support he needs and connect him with community resources.
1 a.m. ED shift ends. Calls a Lyft and heads home.
2 a.m. Having not eaten at all during her shift, Dr. Abaya is famished. She reheats the dinner her husband made earlier and decompresses from the long day.
To learn more about how you can support CHOP’s violence prevention efforts, contact Tim Johnson at 302-530-3845 or firstname.lastname@example.org.


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Primanti’s has a new sandwich and it’s pretty much everything you could ever want between two slices of bread.
How should you celebrate July 4th? With fireworks and food of course. Here are a few recipes from Pittsburgh chefs that will have everyone applauding your Independence Day meal.
Tea is useful for much more than filling your cup. Check out these five unusual uses before you throw away your next teabag.
If you’re a fan of events based around eating, you’ll probably want to check out the Hometown-Homegrown at the Heinz History Center this weekend.
The final weekend of the Three Rivers Arts Festival is wrapping up, but there’s still time to try the delicious grub.
This CBS Local Ultimate Fourth Of July Party Guide will have you prepared for the best Independence Day since 1776.
This summer, enjoy the flavor of delicious smoked meats right from your very own backyard.
Yes, it’s officially summer and we’re getting ready for swimsuit season. But more importantly, let’s put our bikini dreams aside for a little while because it’s National Donut Day.
There is something about melted cheese between two pieces of bread that brings back our fondest childhood memories. If mom’s too busy to make one for you now, here are some great places in Pittsburgh where you can enjoy this classic favorite.
Through a fabulous summer picnic party with this handy guide that includes menu suggestions, entertainment and much more.
If you are looking to enjoy a special bottle of wine while dining out with friends, one of Pittsburgh’s BYOB restaurants are a great option.
The time is always right for barbecue and the Pittsburgh region abounds with an array of opportunities.
Try some variety with your next barbecue, and seek out some specialty craft beers instead of the regular brews. These craft beers pair exceptionally well with your carefully grilled meats.
What could be a better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than with a nice, homemade breakfast? Here are some great recipes from Pittsburgh Chef Bill Fuller to make your Mother’s Day a special one.
Alta Editions has pulled together a gourmet list of e-cookbooks from some of the top chefs and food photographers on the internet.
While turkey is the quintessential Thanksgiving dish, it’s the side dishes that can make or break the meal. From roasted asparagus to classic pumpkin pie, it’s time to get inspired.
Celebrate National Vegetarian Day with one of these delicious vegetable filled dishes. Not into salad? Try spinach lasagna, hummus or falafels.


Rolling | Suzukage dedicated stretching rod"Roll" is a tin (Tin) device "Tin Shashigi" that can be freely bent by hand It is a dedicated stretching bar that stretches to a flat state.
Thin and light "tin garbage" Even though it is a metal, as if folding origami, You can easily bend without putting strength.
After enjoying having changed such "Suzumami" to various forms, When you want to flatten the original, it is convenient to use "around". Just rolling over the azale rolls back to the original flat state.
This is the size of 18 cm in length × 2.5 cm in diameter. If you have the largest tin "24 × 24 cm" size, Please choose "Roll 28" of 28 cm in length.
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"Suzumami" and "koro" are like a pencil and eraser. Write a variety of things with a pencil and use the eraser to restore it when you want to fix it. When changing "Suzumimi" into various forms and wanting to flatten it, Just rolling over with "a roll" will return to the original flat state.


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In the September issue of Interview, Kate Moss didn't have many nice things to say about early-nineties Calvin Klein–underwear–ad co-star Mark Wahlberg. "At the time he was such a dickhead," she told Glenn O'Brien. "He wasn't very nice." Well, Marky Mark is firing back — in Nuts magazine no less. Kate didn't like his attitude? He didn't like her figure!
“It was OK. I wasn’t into the waif thing.
“She kind of looked like my nephew.
“I mean she’s beautiful — she’s a very pretty nephew — but I’m more into curvy women.”
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Tonight, the lucky people of New York City will be offered a rare treat. As part of the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s weeklong tribute to director Louis Malle, Andre Gregory and Wallace Shawn will appear for a panel discussion following the 6:15 screening of their film, My Dinner with Andre. So if you’re in New York and you have plans tonight, cancel them.
My Dinner with Andre is one of those films people struggle with, and I understand why. At just about every turn, you can almost feel Malle consciously resisting cinematic pleasures as they present themselves. To some viewers, this asceticism can feel like stubbornness, as if the director were willfully pitting himself against the audience in a battle of endurance, which is why, I think, the movie has that magical art-house ability to turn normal people into curmudgeons.
Watching the character of Wally Shawn struggle to accept Andre’s ridiculous stories of how he achieved enlightenment, I’ve seen people snort at the vapid pretentiousness of it all, wishing to god the film would end. But of course, the joke’s on them because My Dinner with Andre is a comedy.
Don’t believe me? Wait for Wally Shawn’s reaction shots. Malle is oh-so careful to place them at moments of high incredulity, where they do the work of punch lines. Not only does this technique ally us with Wally (our reactions seem always to match his), and add much needed warmth to an otherwise cerebral picture, but it opens us, the audience, to the pleasure of gently satirizing Andre.
Look for these moments – scattered throughout the picture like Easter Eggs – when you start to feel your inner curmudgeon emerging, and don’t be surprised to find yourself laughing less and less as they accrue. By the end of My Dinner with Andre, a film about shaking us out of our own spiritual sleepwalks, you may realize that for all of Andre’s flamboyance, and for all of the giggles we have at his expense, the greatest joke of all – the most serious joke imaginable – is on Wally. It’s on us too.
So if you’re in New York and you have plans tonight, cancel them and go to My Dinner with Andre with an open mind and full stomach. But wait on that drink. You’re going to want it after your sleepwalk ends.


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i race gokarts it is soooo fun and i made my best friends at the track!!!♥♥
by ncoe on 4/29/2013 8:07:54 PM
My best guy friend used to race go karts but then he outgrew them and now he races legit race cars.
by fudgemonkey on 2/23/2012 6:32:44 AM
Awesome, go girl power!!
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by svds on 2/22/2012 9:11:11 PM
Hey chicas! Need some imediate advice? Come to my club, Dear KD! It's an advice club where you can get advice from several people to get different prespectives! I am giving out positions to anyone who is wanting them! Hope to see you there! <3
by smiles48 on 2/22/2012 6:56:39 PM
go kart racing<3 im so bad at it but its soooo much fun ohmygosh! im not too fond of nascar - i mean like how can they drive around an oval 200 times? - but i love go karts with my friends its such a fun way to pass time! this looks like a pretty good document thingy so ill deff watch a little bit of it
by nikole141417 on 2/22/2012 6:43:41 PM
i love racing and i love love love go-karts seems very interesting lol sports rule!!!!!!!!!!!
by jojo79556 on 2/22/2012 6:08:16 PM
my guy friend gokarts. would rather hear about it from him than this though
by dramaqueen122 on 2/22/2012 6:05:41 PM
I'm not really big on racing, but I think this would be interesting because it's from the kids' perspectives. I am interested to see this first-hand look, particularly from Annabeth's perspective.
by supersingershannon on 2/22/2012 4:10:29 PM
I don't care for sports. Escpecailly racing. I don't care what this girl thinks about racing.
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ASICS Gel DS Trainer 18 Review Facts
If you are looking to replace your neutral training shoes with a pair of lightweight but comfortable trainers, the ASICS Gel DS Trainer 18 may be the shoes you’re looking for. Over one ounce lighter than their previous version, these shoes manage to provide a great balance between comfortable cushioning and weight. The shoes are known to provide the best performance during long and short distances. Great for training, running and even racing, these shoes will enhance a multitude of your athletic skills. The great Heel Clutching System from ASICS makes sure to provide a great fit overall. A seamless and very flexible upper promotes more natural movements to your feet. The Propulsion Trusstic System will enable you to run the fastest you can without having to worry about your shoes or feet. The DS Trainer 18 offers support for mild overpronators.
The outsole of this shoe is reinforced with the AHAR+ carbon rubber compound for extended durability on the high abrasion areas of the shoe. These shoes not only promise to last for longer but also to provide you with great traction and grip. The Wet Grip blend of components enhances the traction of these shoe on wet surfaces. A Propulsion Trusstic System makes sure to help you get the best propulsion for your take offs. The vertical flex groove, called the Guidance Line by ASICS, enhances the flexibility of the outsole, and its connection to the ASICS Impact Guidance System (IGS) creates a more natural gait cycle with a smoother heel to toe transitions.
The midsole of these shoes is made with a Solyte material that makes it lighter and more cushioned. A Gel Cushioning Compound unit is placed in the heel area of the shoe to provide great shock absorption. The silicone like unit asymmetrically placed in between the midsole and outsole of the shoe helps support neutral and mild overpronators. TheDynamic DuoMax also provides extra support for mild overpronators. As a mechanism that works together with the outsole, the Dynamic DouMax makes these shoes more stable than other similar models. More cushioned runs can be experienced when running in these shoes. They provide great support for demanding training sessions as well.
ASICS redesigned the upper of these shoes and brought back a standard lacing system and the Heel Clutching System. That technology manages to bring more overall support and improves the fit on the rear foot area of the shoe. A set of welded overlays provides improved stability
to the shoe while making it even more comfortable from the inside. In addition to reducing the weight of the shoe, the welded overlays also provide a more flexible fit to your foot. The upper of the shoes comfortably hugs your feet to keep them in place during your entire workout, avoiding unnecessary friction that can result in blisters and hot spots. The ComfortDry foam sock liner provides extra cushioning and enhanced breathability to the shoes. The double layer upper is highly breathable and will manage to keep your feet fresh all the time.
These shoes make an impressive statement when compared to their previous version. Over one ounce of weight has been reduced in these shoe thanks to the design and components used in it. The DS Trainer 18 are shoes that weigh less than 300 grams, so we can consider them lightweight when compared with similar shoes. An average weight of 277 grams (9.8 oz.) for the men's shoes and 243 grams (8.6 oz.) for the women's shoes make them light enough to promote speed in your runs while keeping you protected and comfortable.
The double layer mesh upper optimizes the breathability of these shoes. It allows for quick evaporation of the moisture generated inside the shoe. These shoes will make sure to keep you dry and cool during even the most intense training sessions and runs. You will be thankful you are wearing these shoes while running long distances. As they manage to keep your feet cool, your whole body will feel cool as well. We lose a lot of energy and heat through our feet, so cooler feet leads to a fresher feeling overall. Feeling cool does not mean you don't have to hydrate
yourself before, during and after running.
Experienced runners have stated that these shoes perform really well during almost any distance, including half and full marathons
, demanding training sessions, short runs, and even speed workouts. The DS Trainer 18 does a great job providing comfort regardless of environmental conditions or type of exercise. The Solyte material makes the midsole very light and flexible and provides good cushioning as well. The Dynamic DuoMax technology, while adding extra support to the shoe, brings remarkable cushioning and responsiveness to the shoes. As reviewers have posted, you can have long comfortable runs
when wearing these shoes. The extra support for mild overpronators makes them especially good for neutral runners. The flexible upper hugs your feet gently but tightly, creating extra comfort.
The look of the shoes brings varying opinions among users. Welded overlays run all over the place on the upper. They cross the shoe from the to side on the forefoot and midfoot areas. A big ASICS welded logo is paced as well on both sides of the shoe. The eyelets are integrated into the overlay system and they bring a cool triangular design that makes them look great
. The Heel Clutching System is visible in the rear foot. It's is the only component in the upper that is not welded. These shoes will definitely stand out from the crowd. As they are outdated, the colors are limited, so you will need to order these before you can no longer find them in stores or online.
From the outsole to the upper, these shoes are designed to last. They claim to provide more durability than similar shoes. However, reviews have said that the durability of the outsole is not as good as ASICS claims it is. The ASICS High Abrasion Resistant + (AHAR+) its suppose to provide extra durability in the high abrasion parts of the outsole. As mentioned before, some customers have said that the max durability of the shoe is just over 250 miles (which is not terrible). The Solyte midsole has not received any negative reviews. It provides excellent support and flexibility for longer than regular EVA midsoles from the same brand.
These shoes are made to protect you from the shock of the impact in a great way. The Gel Cushioning unit placed in the heel area of the shoe, in between the midsole and the outsole, absorbs the shocks of every landing in a great way. The Solyte midsole then uses the energy from the impact and transforms it into more powerful take-offs. The impact on your ankles, knees, and hips is minimum thanks to the Gel Cushioning unit. The extra support for mild overpronators brought by the Dynamic DuoMax promotes a more natural gait cycle that will keep your whole body in a better running position. Reviewers that have suffered injuries have picked the DS Trainer 18 as the shoes to go back on the road, as the great cushioning
makes them feel more protective.
Thanks to the Solyte component these shoes feature, you can get a great responsiveness from the midsole. Flexible and adaptive midsole components bring the responsiveness of the shoe to a new level. The Impact Guidance System (IGS) enhances your natural gait and promotes a smoother heel to toe transition. Combined with the IGS, the Propulsion Trusstic System enhances the responsiveness of the shoe and provides excellent acceleration and propulsion. The great fit from the upper allows more precision in your steps. The durable AHAR+ rubber and the blown rubber from the outsole also provide great grip and traction, even on wet surfaces. The WetGrip technology enhances the traction on wet surfaces.
As many of the ASICS running shoes, these are built with Asymmetric Heel Technology. It brings extra support to mild and moderate overpronators. The Dynamic DuoMax system works together with the Asymmetric Heel technology to bring really comfortable and responsive support from the outsole to the midsole. The Gel Cushioning System, by absorbing and distributing the energy from the impacts, makes these shoes very supportive. Heavy runners
have found the Gel Trainer 18 very comfortable and supportive. Reviewers that have recently recovered from injuries have recommended these shoe as a good one to start over again.
These shoes definitely perform their best over flat and even surfaces. Ideal for running over asphalt, the 18th version of these shoes is ready to help you running half and complete marathons
. During training sessions indoors and outdoors, these shoes bring the stability and support you need. The grip and traction of the outsole and the durability of the AHAR+ rubber, claim they last longer than other shoes. Abrasive asphalt shouldn't be a problem for these shoes, they embrace it, helping you run faster.
The price of the Asics Gel DS Trainer 18 will vary, as they have been discontinued. Plus, you can only get what's in stock from online stores. The price is a bit high for outdated shoes, but the technology that makes them very cushioned is worth it.
Reviewers have posted that the traction of the shoe is remarkable. The combination of the AHAR+ rubber compound and a Propulsion Trusstic System makes these shoes really fast. The WetGrip technology really brings grip on wet surfaces. If you are planning to have a good run and it's raining, you can still go for it with no problem (regarding your shoes). Some reviewers have stated that the durability of the outsole decreases incrementally with time despite the AHAR+ technology. This, therefore, affects the traction over time.
These are flexible shoes from the core. The Solyte midsole is very flexible and lightweight. The Dynamic DuoMax system enhances their flexibility, creating responsive and adaptable support for mild overpronators. The Guidance Line in the outsole works as a flex groove that goes vertically from end to end of the shoe providing flexibility from the outsole. The upper adapts to the movements of your feet when walking, running and training. The flexibility of the double-layered upper promotes a better fit for enhances stability.
The stability of the shoe comes mainly from the IGS that makes sure to provide the right support at any stage of your gait. The Propulsion Trusstic System provides stability from the middle of the shoe while enhancing speed. The shoes come with a Heel Clutching System that provides optimum stability to the rear foot. It enhances a better fit from the back to the front of the shoe. The welded overlays create enough flexibility and stability in the shoe so you can be sure to run faster and train harder when wearing these shoes.
The drop of the shoe is the difference between the height of the heel and the height of the toe. The ASICS Gel DS Trainer 18 running shoes have a 10 mm drop. The heel height is 33 mm and the forefoot height is 23 mm in the men’s shoes. For the women’s the heel height is 32 mm and the forefoot height is 22 mm.
• Dynamic DuoMax support system
• Solyte midsole material
• GEL Cushioning System
• Propulsion Trusstic System
• Asymmetrical Heel
• Guidance Line
• Impact Guidance System
• WetGrip outsole
• Seamless upper
• Heel Clutching System
Exceptional support for heavy runners, mild and moderate over pronators
, and runners recovering from injuries is provided by the Asics Gel DS Trainer 18. These shoes do a great job providing responsive cushioning and supportive flexibility. They perform great during long-distance runs and training sessions. The ASICS Gel DS Trainer 18 are shoes that are a great investment for any runner. Discontinued a while ago, there are a few of them in stock. Alternative look and a lot of personality are what these shoes bring to the table.


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Cement sheaths are designed to protect the integrity of oil and gas wells by mitigating movement of formation fluids and leaks. A failure of the cement sheath can result in the loss of zonal isolation, which can lead to sustained casing pressure. Gas migration through a cement sheath in the annulus is one of the main challenges that compromises zonal isolation. Failure in cement-casing bonding and micro annulus creation are other huge issues that compromises wellbore integrity. Even though some past studies have shown the application of nanomaterials, very few have conducted full scale tests measuring the compressive strength, thickening time and gas transition time of these materials.
In this study, nanosynthetic graphite with designed expansive properties has been introduced to fresh cement slurry. The expansive properties of nanosynthetic graphite were achieved by controlling the preparation conditions. The material was made from synthetic graphite and has a surface area ranging from 325-375 m2/gram. Several tests including compressive strength, rheology, and thickening time were performed. An addition of only 0.5% nanosynthetic graphite with appropriate reactivity was sufficient to maintain expansion in the cement system, leading to an early compressive strength development. It has excellent thermal and electrical conductivity and can be used to design a cement system with short and long-term integrity. Rheology and thickening time tests confirmed its pumpability. Controlling the concentration of the additive is a promising method that can be used to mitigate gas migration in gas bearing and shallow gas formations.

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By Michael Callander
Notts County saw out a 2 – 0 win over Solihull Moors on Wednesday night to leapfrog their opponents in the National League.
A late Kyle Wootton brace capped a slow-burning game which came to life in the second half, assisted by Enzio Boldewijn and Ruben Rodrigues.
The visitors edged an uneventful first half, though both sides grew into things and did have chances.
Former Nottingham Forest winger Jamie Ward had an early chance for Moors but his cross was comfortably claimed by Sam Slocombe.
Recent signings Inih Effiong and Calvin Miller looked busy. Effiong chased lost causes and put players under pressure, before being replaced by Jimmy Knowles in the second half.
Miller matched Dion Kelly-Evans’ busy display on the opposite flank. Their deliveries were mostly better than Boldewijn’s; the Dutchman was largely ineffective in the first half as he struggled to cut in on his stronger foot, starting on the right as he did against Torquay.
Notts led with 13 minutes to go after a mazy Boldewijn run; Enzio fed Kyle Wootton who fired under Ryan Boot to break the deadlock.
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April 15, 2019
Faced with the reality of tooth loss, you’ve been researching different restorative dental options. It can be overwhelming trying to make an important dental decision that can make or break your smile, but with your dentist’s help, you’ve narrowed it down to dental implants. Implants are the longest-lasting, healthiest option, and you’re looking forward to having your grin back. But there’s one more decision that your dentist will help you make—which type of dental implant will be best for you? Read on to learn the difference between the two types of dental implants and which option suits your needs.
Endosteal (in the Bone) Implants
Endosteal dental implants are surgically placed into your jawbone. They are typically used to help support bridges and removable dentures and are more common than subperiosteal implants. Because the posts are surgically placed into your jawbone, they act like your natural teeth’s roots. After, your bridges or dentures will be placed on top of the implants to craft your new smile.
Most people choose endosteal implants because of the many benefits they offer:
- Prevent bone loss by stimulating blood flow in the jaw
- Durable and long-lasting
- Gives you a natural-looking repaired smile
Subperiosteal (on the bone) Implants
Similar to endosteal implants, subperiosteal implants provide a sturdy foundation for your new teeth. The main difference between the two is that subperiosteal implants are placed on your bone instead of inside of it. Your oral surgeon will lay a light metal framework over the top of your jawbone that allows them to attach your new teeth.
Which is Best for You?
Endosteal implants are more commonly chosen because of how they bond with your jaw to help promote bone growth. But not everybody is a good candidate for these implants because they require you to have sufficient jaw density in order to support the posts that will hold your new teeth. In addition to this, it’s important that your gums are able to heal properly after the surgery, so it’s vital that you have maintained good oral health.
If your jaw isn’t strong enough to support endosteal implants, your dentist may recommend subperiosteal ones. They’re lightweight and typically recommended for patients who have lost most of their back teeth.
Your dentist will give you an exam and let you know which type is best for you based on your jawbone and overall health. No matter which one they choose, you can trust that their professional opinion will be the best option for your oral health. Making an investment in dental implants is a huge deal, so you want to get the facts straight in order to get the long-lasting smile you’ve been dreaming of.
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Dr. Mark Horner has been serving patients with the highest quality of dental care for over 3 decades. He understands that when you’re making an investment in your smile by getting dental implants, you want to feel confident that your professional will give you the individualized treatment you deserve. For any questions or to schedule a consultation for your dental implants, visit Dolfield Dental’s website or contact 410-902-4110.
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And what then? Saudi Arabia is still trying to mop up any demand they can find in Asia. Everybody will throw as much oil into the market as he can before the cuts come into force and then the cheating begins. We will hit the oil wall – there is no escaping this.
Global oil demand will plunge by a record 9 percent this year due to coronavirus lockdowns, thwarting efforts by OPEC+ to contain the resulting glut of crude, the IEA said.