We used one of Thermaltake’s Water 3.0 closed-loop CPU coolers in a previous build (the Clark Kent, another Haswell-based rig), so we were confident going in that the Water 3.0 Pro could provide the cooling performance necessary to effectively overclock the PAX Predator. As it turns out, our confidence was well-placed, as we easily pushed our Core i7-4770K to 4.4GHz without creating any undue heat.
This closed-loop CPU cooler comes with a 120mm radiator and two PWM fans that operate at speeds ranging from 1,000 to 2,000rpm, automatically adjusting their speed based on the CPU’s temperature and load. That means you get the performance you need when you need it and quiet operation when you don’t, without any micromanaging on your part.
The Water 3.0 Pro’s included Thermaltake fans feature double curve blades that are designed to deliver high air pressure at low noise levels; they are rated for a maximum airflow of 99cfm (at 2,000rpm) and a noise level of only 20dBA.
The Water 3.0 Pro’s aluminum radiator is 49mm (1.93 inches) thick.
This comparatively deep unit provides a large cooling surface to dissipate heat from the coolant. The Water 3.0 Pro is built with a reliable heatsink/ pump unit that boasts a full copper plate for optimal heat conduction. The pump itself is capable of operating at 2,900rpm, thus effectively moving the coolant and continuously cooling our Intel Core i7-4770K.
The Water 3.0 Pro can handle more than just Haswell processors. It works with a wide variety of Intel and AMD sockets, including Intel LGA 2011/ 1366/1155/1156/1150 and AMD FM1/ FM2/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2 sockets.
Installation is easy, too. Just attach the Intel or AMD mounting bracket onto the heatsink/pump unit and lock it in place with the retention ring. Next, insert the appropriate screws into the mounting bracket. Finally, find the Intel or AMD backplate and screw the mounting bracket to the backplate.
We installed the radiator into the 120mm rear exhaust in our case. The radiator is sandwiched between the two fans, providing an optimal pushpull configuration.
Its easy setup makes the Water 3.0 Pro a joy to install, and its support for a wide variety of CPU sockets means we could use it with just about any modern processor. Best of all, its deep radiator and quiet, effective brace of fans get the job done with no mess or fuss. CPU heat will not be a problem for the PAX Predator.
Materials: Copper (waterblock), aluminum (radiator); Fans: 2 120mm fans (1,000-2000rpm);
Pump speed: 2900rpm; Pump power: 12V; Warranty: 3 years


Looking back, getting your ebook revealed by one of the prime five publishers is a feat for the ego, but not much else. If you’re not a celeb or social media personality, you’re at the very bottom of the totem-pole-all the way down-on their priority list. So while I wished to enjoy the journey and embrace the positive response of the guide, my thoughts was centered on advertising and marketing, PR, and the way the hell to get the ebook into retail stores. That is their job because the distributor, however as of now Barnes and Noble carries only one-2 copies at each retailer, with hardly a presence in different retailers. That is a downward spiral I’d fairly not get further into.
My Dad lived in Maryland for over twenty years, so lots of the places we have visited over many trips in these twenty years. Only a phrase of caution once you get to the Washington DC part, you cannot visit all the things on this checklist in every week or in all probability two weeks, so do not even try. Plan forward and choose those you wish to see and benefit from the day there. And whenever you’re done seeing the monuments through the day, don’t forget to return and see the monuments and memorials lit up at night time.
On a facet be aware, we also had groups of cheerleaders from across the United States there for cheering competitions. They were equally rude, budging in line. He … Read More . . .


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On Friday (August 12), House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called on Republicans to stop criticism of the FBI, saying the rhetoric was increasing the threat of violence against public officials.
Following the FBI’s Raid of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property on Monday (August 8), a number of Republican lawmakers have attacked the bureau.
Pelosi addressed these remarks in her Friday press briefing, stating that the threat of violence toward law enforcement, public officials, and members of Congress was “exacerbated by the statements of the [former] president.”
Trump has a history of bashing the FBI that dates back to his early days in Office. This feud has only been heightened by recent events causing many GOP lawmakers to make disparaging remarks against the bureau in defense of the former President.
Addressing other GOP lawmakers, Pelosi contended with them to condemn attacks, especially as details are scarce about the search warrant executed on Trump’s property.
“You would think there would be an adult in the Republican room that would say, ‘Just calm down. See what the facts are, and let’s go for that,'” Pelosi said, noting that it would be a better option than “instigating assaults on law enforcement.”
Pelosi’s statements come as the GOP had been relentless in their criticism of the DOJ and FBI.
Since Monday’s search, several GOP lawmakers have attacked the agency, accusing the Department of Justice of abusing its powers and being used for “political Weaponization.”
Following the revelation that Trump was raided, Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) tweeted, “Failure is not an option. We must destroy the FBI. We must save America,” before touting his allegiance to Trump.
Others, like Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY.), compared the U.S. under President Joe Biden’s leadership to a banana republic, while Reps. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) and Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) called for the defunding of the FBI.

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The Minority Spokesperson on Mines and Energy John Jinapor has accused Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia of misrepresenting their concerns with the Sinohydro arrangement.
He said the concerns of the minority would be vindicated when the loan is due for repayment in 2023.
Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia at the commissioning of a road he said was funded by money from Sinohydro accused the opposition of being against the entire arrangement amidst claims the projects could not be executed.
Speaking in an interview with host of the Gold Morning Conversation Sena Nombo spokesperson for the minority John Jinapor says the Vice President took the minority out of context.
According to him the minority’s concerns related to the classification of the arrangement as they insisted the arrangement was a loan and should therefore be treated as debt.
He said government at the time insisted that the Sinohydro arrangement was not a loan as it the $2billion was given in exchange for processed aluminum to be produced from Ghana’s bauxite resources.
John Jinapor said the minority was concerned with the arrangement for government to within the period of three years construct an aluminum smelter that would produce enough aluminum to be used as payment for the Sinohydro arrangement.
With few months for the loan to be due for repayment, John Jinapor said government was yet to construct the smelter that would manufacture the aluminum meaning the loan would have to be repaid with cash.
The Yapei Kusawgu MP said the current state of affairs vindicate the minority’s earlier advice to government to add the Sinohydro deal to the debt portfolio of Ghana so that the country can plan on how to repay if the aluminum smelter alternative fails.


This is a mini Francis turbine for studying the turbine characteristics with data analysis by computer.
The unit consists of the mini Francis turbine with a dynamometer, output power sensors, and software. The turbine adjustable guide vanes direct water to the runner.
The unit is to be used with HT110 Mini turbine service unit, and a computer. All are separately supplied.
- Torque vs speed at various heads and flow rates.
- Power output vs speed for various heads and flow rates.
- Efficiency vs speed for a given head and flow rate.
- Racing characteristics.


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A number of people became famous during last summer’s Black Lives Matter protests, not all of them for good reasons. Two of them were Mark and Patricia McCloskey, a pair of lawyers from St. Louis who waved guns at protesters who had entered their gated community. The two wound up getting off scot-free, even becoming right-wing heroes and speakers at the 2020 RNC. Mark is even running for Senate. But their actions may come back to haunt them after all.
According to NPR, the two may wind up losing their law licenses. A petition from Missouri’s chief disciplinary counsel, Alan D. Pratzel, argues that their actions showed “indifference to public safety” and showed “moral turpitude.” The couple both pleaded guilty to misdemeanors: he to fourth-degree assault misdemeanor, she to harassment. They were later pardoned by Missouri Governor Mike Parson.
But Pratzel argued that even if their slates were formally wiped clean, “the person’s guilt remains.” He cited their guilty pleas in his petition, while citing a number of other Missouri cases in which lawyers were disciplined for crimes they committed. Pratzel is asking the Supreme Court to indefinitely suspend their law licenses.
Mark McCloskey was unrepentant about his actions, which drew widespread outrage. “The prosecutor dropped every charge except for alleging that I purposely placed other people in imminent risk of physical injury; right, and I sure as heck did,” McCloskey said at one point. “That’s what the guns were there for and I’d do it again any time the mob approaches me, I’ll do what I can to place them in imminent threat of physical injury because that’s what kept them from destroying my house and my family.”
Pratzel included that quote in his petition to rob the McCloskeys of their law licenses.


Don't sleep on Mitch Keller's upcoming performance against the San Francisco Giants, as he's set to surpass the over 6.5 threshold for Strikeouts.
Mitch Keller is having a career year, there’s no doubt about it. The Pirates' ace starting pitcher is on an incredible hot streak. He’s definitely ready to deliver another huge strikeout performance against the swing and miss Giants who are ranked next to last in the league with a 9.8 K’s average per game
Looking at Keller's season averages, he's been mowing down batters with an impressive 7.73 strikeouts per game. His home and away averages are quite consistent, with 7.6 strikeouts at home and 7.83 on the road. It's also worth noting that in 9 out of 11 games this season, he's had more than 6.5 strikeouts, which makes it clear that he's no stranger to surpassing that line.
His recent performance has been nothing short of impressive. In the last 10 games, he's been throwing down 7.7 strikeouts per game and has had more than 6.5 strikeouts in 8 of those matchups. What's even more notable is Keller's performance in his most recent 5 games. He's been on fire, averaging 9.0 strikeouts per game and hitting over 6.5 strikeouts in every single one of those games. There is a clear upward trend in Keller’s recent performances.
The numbers don't lie. Keller's recent surge in strikeouts make it hard to ignore the likelihood of him surpassing the over on 6.5 strikeouts yet again. With Keller's recent dominance, it's clear that he's on a roll and ready to take on whatever challenges come his way.
Keller's consistency, upward trend, and overall brilliance this season make it hard to ignore the potential for him to crush the over against the Giants. Don't let Mitch Keller fly under the radar in this upcoming matchup. He's shown time and time again that he can surpass over 6.5 strikeouts, and with his recent performances, it seems like a very strong possibility that he'll do it again. Let’s lock this in and CASH OUT!
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Articles Tagged ‘ZRH’
Sichuan Airlines begins flights to Zurich from Chengdu, via Prague.
It has been another record-breaking seven days in the Arch of Triumph competition, with last week’s tally of 23 entries being matched by this week’s haul. As a result, the 250 FTWA mark has been passed a month earlier than in 2017.
United Airlines launched 10 domestic routes plus an international link from California to Europe.
Air Canada adds Vancouver to Paris CDG and Zurich – joins London Heathrow and Frankfurt offerings.
Malta passes six million passenger landmark in 2017; national carrier leads the way this summer, Italy and UK are largest markets
Malta Airport welcomed six million passengers in 2017, 17.5% up on the previous year. Nick Preston examines its recent traffic trends, including the leading airlines, destinations and country markets, while the airport’s CEO and Head of Traffic Development discuss recent route developments and the future focus.
Edelweiss Air launches a twice-weekly seasonal service between Zurich and Denver.
Cyprus Airways introduces Verona and Zurich to its Larnaca schedule.
The Icelandic air bridge between US and Europe; Copenhagen top airport from North America, but London leading city
The number of US citizens passing through Reykjavik/Keflavik over the past five years has increased by 381%, with Canadian travellers also showing a similar trend. Jonathan Ford looks at the development of passengers from North America, and informs on the top connections to Europe.
10 airports do battle for Week 19 Arch of Triumph glory, with entries from Asia, North America, Africa and Europe. The latter region remains the dominant force in the competition, but the scrap for second place is heating up – anyone got any water?
Helvetic Airways adds its fifth route from the Swiss airport; also starts Calvi connection.
Germania Flug initiates a weekly service between the two cities – increases to twice-weekly from June.
In this week’s Network Planning Community News, along with Billund, Brussels and Budapest winning big at the Routes Europe Marketing Awards 2018, the event baton is passed over from Bilbao to Hannover. More news also from Oslo Gardermoen which was highly commended in the over 20 million passenger category, Blue Islands, and Yangon, Hamburg, Belfast City […]

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Justin Samuels graduated from Cornell University with a degree in history. He is currently a grad student at Columbia University. His screenplay Wine Tasting placed as a finalist at film festivals Sunscreen Film Festival West, Evolution, Mallorca Film Festival, and Beverly Hills Film Festival. His screenplay Office Problems placed at Beverly Hills Screenplay Contest.
Saturday, June 3, 2017
The Filming of Wine Tasting
Wine Tasting was filmed in Los Angeles just before the holidays. Josh Mitchell and his crew worked fast, and the film was shot in mid Dec and wrapped up before the holidays. The shoot went well and everyone had fun. I was not able to be present as I was finishing up my last semester at Columbia University, where I graduated with a MA in English Education. Still I got the daily photo updates on Wine Tasting's official Facebook. The film can be viewed here.


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Continuing the series on What is your favourite street food? Part 15
Street food Spain
has a few but, since autumn has just ended, let me tell you about the most typical one:
Not that much of a mystery. Spanish people love chesnuts and the best way to eat them is by the street and roasted. What’s charming about this is that they’re sold on stands where you can see the castañero roasting them on a metal furnace. It’s been like that since forever and many cities would not be the same without their chestnut stands set right at the start of the fall.
Hasn’t changed that much for the last century
Oh, and fear not if you don’t like chestnuts. These stands usually also sell sweet potatoes and cobs. Roasted too, of course.
Most Spanish food is awesome, but here’s some tips about it if you’re visiting Spain:
- Good paellas are very, very hard to find. This is a very complex dish and very slow to produce (it takes around 1 hour and a half to cook).
Paellas are the NOT fast food and most paellas that are sold to tourists are cheap-ass frozen paellas. Avoid them unless you have a lot of knowledge about local restaurants.
- Iberian ham is a delicacy, and I would dare to say that Spanish cold cuts are the best of the world.
You can’t go wrong with any of these, really. Museo del Jamón has some great ratio of “ham for your buck” thanks to its staggering economy of scale.
- Spain has an even bigger variety of cheeses than France.
If you can taste some local cheese, don’t think twice but do it!
- Non-frozen croquetas are heaven incarnate.
- Most gourmet markets have good food, but very touristic prices (that is, they are overpriced).
- Commercial Spanish beer quality range from “meh” (Alhambra) to “crap” (Cruzcampo), but artisanal beers are an entirely different (and better) story.
- Spain has some of the best wines in relation of price VS quality, both red and white. Drink them at will!
- We know our seafood and fishes. Spain is, after all, the 2nd biggest market for all things sea, right after Japan. Don’t be afraid of the alien-looking sea creatures in our menus
- Tapas are a great thing, but their quality and quantity greatly varies from one region to another. For example, Granada has a stronger tapas tradition than Madrid, which in turn has a stronger tapas tradition than Barcelona. In some parts of Spain they are even non-existent (The Basque Country has Pintxos instead of tapas, for example). Also, tapas or not, menus del día are the best way to eat (and the cheapest!)
- Spain is a regional differences galore, and thus, its star dishes will greatly vary from one region to another. The more cosmopolitan the place, the better “high end” creative cuisine restaurants. The more rural, the better local produce. But it would really help to know which exact region you will be visiting in order to recommend you its speciality.
- Bonus track: Potato omelette is a salvation table for vegetarians visiting Spain, and a hell of a dish.
- Pro tip: Good potato omelettes contain onions, and are creamy on the inside (rather than dry). Accept no substitutes and treacherous claims about potato omelettes without onions, for they are false food prophets.
~ Eduardo Marqués Collado, Lives in Spain
So, what is your favourite streetfood in Spain?

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How did Lanny Poffo die? Ex-WWE star and late Randy Savage's brother, 68, won NWA tag-team titles with dad
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Former WWE (then WWF) wrestler and manager Lanny Poffo has died at the age of 68. WWE legend and Hall of Famer 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan wrote on social media, "With a very, very heavy heart, I've been asked to let everyone know about the passing of our friend and colleague Lanny Poffo, The Genius. RIP Lanny."
Although Poffo never achieved the fame that he should have got, he found his greatest success while serving as the manager for "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig. Lanny Poffo was the real-life younger brother of another iconic wrestling legend, the late "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Known as "The Genius" and also as "Leaping", Lanny Poffo made his wrestling debut in 1974 and went on to win the NWA tag-team titles with his father, Angelo Poffo. It was in the mid-1980s when Poffo got his big break in his wrestling career when joined the then-WWF.
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The Illinois native later turned heel after making his debut in the biggest wrestling company as a babyface and frequently insulted fans through poetry. "LANNY POFFO MY BROTHER," began a tweet by former wrestler, the Iron Sheik. The tweet further read, "I LOVE YOU FOREVER. GIVE [the late] NIKOLAI [Volkoff,] RANDY [Savage,] AND ELIZABETH [Hulette] HUG FOR ME."
With a very, very heavy heart, I've been asked to let everyone know about the passing of our friend and colleague Lanny Poffo, The Genius.— Hacksaw Jim Duggan (@RealHacksawJim) February 2, 2023
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LANNY POFFO MY BROTHER. I LOVE YOU FOREVER. GIVE NIKOLAI RANDY AND ELIZABETH HUG FOR ME— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) February 2, 2023
"Lanny Poffo. The genius. Man. I am so sorry brother," tweeted another wrestler, Virgil. "Love you and Randy more than you ever will know. RIP." Poffo is also considered one of the pioneers in the wrestling industry who helped to popularize the sport from just being a regional spectacle to making a global sensation along with the likes of Andre The Giant, Hulk Hogan, and Ric Flair. He would serve as a manager for the Beverly Brothers as they beat the beloved tag-team pair, The Bushwackers.
Lanny Poffo. The genius. Man. I am so sorry brother. Love you and Randy more than you ever will know. RIP pic.twitter.com/hAJozrZ5ck— Virgil (@TheRealVirgil) February 2, 2023
Although he never got the chance the be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, he inducted his late brother in 2015. Before retiring from wrestling Poffo made frequent shifts from the WWF, WCW, and various independent circuits.
How did Lanny Poffo die?
The official cause of death of Lanny Poffo has not been revealed as of yet. The 68-year-old's death was first revealed by WWE Hall of Famer 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan via social media.
What did Poffo do after his retirement from wrestling?
Poffo has published two books outside wrestling. One is a collection of poems and limericks, most of which were related to drug and alcohol awareness, directed toward young children. Poffo was a vocal opponent of tobacco smoking and also published an anti-smoking book of limericks entitled 'Limericks from the Heart and Lungs!' He also became involved in podcasting and was a frequent participant at various wrestling events and conventions.

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(UPDATED COVERAGE, March 4) Casa Grande, Ariz., melon growers Red Hawk Farming & Cooling and LBJ Farms have filed for Chapter 12 bankruptcy, as have three officers in the companies.
“They borrowed too much money on one farming venture and could not service the debt,” said Bob Cook, attorney for growers Jack Dixon, Jessie Dixon and Jeremy Dixon.
Red Hawk and LBJ continue to operate, Cook said, and will still do so after reorganization under Chapter 12, a provision for family farmers.
“Only in Chapter 12 are you by law guaranteed the right to continue to be engaged in farming,” he said. “The total indebtedness (of LBJ Farms to Wells Fargo Bank) on the property was north of $4 million. Under Chapter 12 we are permitted to cram down the debt to fair market value on the property, $835,000.”
The five bankruptcy cases involve about $1.5 million each in debt, Cook said, including the Wells Fargo amount.
Besides filing new business plans, the three officers have each applied for $300,000 operating loans under a program offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency. In exchange for such loans the USDA would get a first-priority lien on crops, Cook said.
In the first week of March, Jack Dixon returned to the U.S. from Afghanistan, where he worked for the USDA teaching local farmers how to grow grain crops, Cook said.
Red Hawk creditors are scheduled to meet April 12 at the James A. Walsh Courthouse in Tucson, Ariz. That case has 50 creditors. Among them are:
- National Watermelon Promotion Board;
- Arizona Department of Agriculture;
- U.S. Department of Labor;
- Bulk Bin Packaging, Etc.;
- CHEP USA;
- Chip Berry Produce Co.;
- DSM Sales;
- George Perry & Sons;
- Harward Farms Sweet Corn;
- Lusk Onion Co.;
- Mesilla Valley Produce;
- Mill Avenue Produce;
- Pisciotta Farms & Produce Marketing;
- Produce Sorters International;
- Red Book Credit Services;
- Sefete Produce;
- T-Val Sales;
- Wespak Distributors; and
- several transportation companies and other organizations.
Red Hawk once sought exemptions from National Watermelon Promotion Board assessments, claiming they violated its First Amendment rights. Red Hawk and LBJ Farms grow watermelons and cantaloupes.
In 2005 a U.S. Department of Agriculture administrative law judge ruled the board’s programs of research, promotion, advertising and consumer education are permitted government speech, denying the claim.
In 2007, Red Hawk paid the assessments for 1999 and 2000.
A board representative declined to comment on the bankruptcy filing, citing confidentiality agreements.
No criminal charges have been filed against the growers, Cook said.

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Pagan Love Song
Pagan Love Song ★★ 1950
A dull musical which finds Keel in Tahiti taking over his uncle's coconut plantation and falling in love with Williams. Surprise! Williams performs one of her famous water ballets, which is the only saving grace in this lifeless movie. ♫The House of Singing Bamboo; Singing in the Sun; Etiquette; Why is Love So Crazy; Tahiti; The Sea of the Moon; Pagan Love Song; Coconut Milk. 76m/C VHS . Esther Williams, Howard Keel, Minna Gombell, Rita Moreno; D: Robert Alton.

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COBB COUNTY, GA — Demonstrators for and against in-person instruction in Cobb County are expected to meet Saturday morning at a rally in Marietta.
A flyer advertising the rally, circulated on social media and sent to The Marietta Daily Journal by Elaine Burney, says that “our voices were silenced” and “our kids have missed out on ENOUGH!”
The rally is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at the Cobb County Civic Center at 548 S. Marietta Pkwy. SE in Marietta.
In response, Dr. Jaha Howard, a Vinings dentist and a member of the Cobb County Board of Education, promised Tuesday on Facebook to “protest your protest” wearing scrubs and personal protective equipment.
Howard, who contracted COVID-19 along with his wife and children, encouraged organized protest but only toward a common goal.
“Consider directing your frustration toward our national and state leaders who completely DROPPED THE BALL,” Howard wrote. “Like it or not, we are the ones left to fix this … together.”
Cobb County Schools Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced on July 16 that classes would resume online only to slow spread of the coronavirus.
Cobb County reported 10,253 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday afternoon, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health, ranking it fourth in the state. Cobb also has reported 297 COVID-19-related deaths so far, second only to Fulton County.


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Gone are the days when Australians stayed up late and partied all night.
These days we’d rather hop into bed and pull the covers up tight, according to a new study which found that Aussies are the world’s earliest population to call it a night.
The study found the average Aussie goes to bed at around 10:45pm – an hour earlier than Spaniards who are notoriously late-night owls.
We are also among the earliest to rise with most of us getting up at around 6:45am to start the day.
While we are getting to bed early it doesn’t mean we’re getting the most sleep, with the Dutch claiming that title with just over eight hours of sleep every night.
Folks living in Japan and Singapore seem to be getting the raw end of the deal, with only seven hours and 24 minutes sleep a night on average.
If you’re looking for a sleep in head to the United Arab Emirates where most people stay in bed until 7:45am – oh the luxury!
The study’s authors say their findings prove that local culture and the society we live in have more of an influence over us than our body clocks.
“We found a strong wake-time effect from users’ biological clocks – not just their alarm clocks,” University of Michigan professor, and co-author of the study, Daniel Forger said.
“These findings help to quantify the tug-of-war between solar and social timekeeping.”

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This craft is a great way to reuse old cans and decorate your mantle or windowsills for the holidays…just be sure you do this one on your own. With hammers, nails, and matches involved, it’s best to let the kids stick to their Christmas coloring books while you get your DIY on. That said, enjoy!
- Tin cans (as many as you like)
- Nail or screw (the key here is to have a sharp point)
- Tissue or rice paper
- Votive candles
Find a location that is not a hard surface. You will be hammering, so some give in the surface is key. You can do this project outside in the grass, on a blanket.
Take your tin cans (labels removed) and lay them down on your surface.
You can either create a template before hand with dot-outlined image(s), or you can freehand your design.
Take your nail or screw and begin to hammer holes directly into the tin can in your desired design. You may want to wear gloves to protect your fingers.
Make sure that the holes you create penetrate the can and are not just indentations on the outside of the can.
Once your design is made, you can cut your paper to size and wrap it around the can. I used gold rice paper here. Glue it to secure.
Place your votive candle inside and light!
How do you light your living room during the holidays?
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Miss Simone: The Life of Nina Simone
From the desk of Zach Manzi, Nu Deco Clarinetist
This weekend, I watched What Happened, Miss Simone?, a 2015 documentary about the life of pianist, singer, and civil rights activist Nina Simone. As Nu Deco prepares to pay tribute to the music of Miss Simone, I’m reporting on this soberingly honest account of the human being behind the performer, a woman who strove at every moment to lead a meaningful existence. I’d recommend watching the whole documentary––it’s really moving––but for now I’m here to bring you some important background on Miss Simone.
Born in 1933, Nina Simone, née Eunice Kathleen Waymon, began her musical career as a classical pianist in her hometown of Tryon, NC. As a young black girl, Eunice had to literally cross the railroad tracks to get to her piano teacher’s house, a white woman pianist who sought to teach Eunice after hearing her play a recital that she put together herself. This teacher established a large fund in Eunice’s name that sent her to study at Juilliard, where she stayed for a year and a half until the fund began to run dry. Her family had moved from North Carolina to Philadelphia to be closer to her, so Eunice moved to be with her family and applied to study at the Curtis Institute of Music. She was denied admission because of her skin color, and never ended up going to the school, saying that she “never really got over that jolt of racism at that time.” Eunice vowed to one day become the first female black classical pianist to perform in Carnegie Hall.
At this point, Eunice felt desperate to make money––for herself and her family. She ended up taking a gig at a bar in Atlantic City for a summer, where she would play piano all night in an evening gown. After a short time, the owner of the bar insisted that she begin singing if she wanted to keep the job. Even though she was unsure of herself, she sang. Eunice began to build a reputation, and in order to protect her mother from learning that she was playing the “Devil’s Music,” she adopted the stage name Nina Simone. Nina because a former boyfriend named Chico used to call her “Niña” and Simone after the French actress Simone Signoret. Miss Simone worked insane hours (12-7 AM) just to make enough. She commented on this lifestyle being lonely, but when asked why she did it, had a firm response: “Couldn’t help it. I have to play, and I needed money. It was always a matter of necessity, from day to day, what I’m going to do. I didn’t even know I was going to stay in show business. I never thought about a choice.”
With this pragmatic yet somehow passive approach to her career, she started to find more opportunities for getting booked, and her career ended up taking off. She developed a beautiful voice, and her piano playing never lost its classical finesse. Miss Simone recorded a famous rendition of “I Loves you Porgy” from George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, which in the documentary she is seen performing on Hugh Hefner’s 1960s TV show Playboy’s Penthouse (you may not hear a more beautiful performance of this song, so definitely find it around 22:00 in the doc, or listen on Spotify or YouTube). In these prosperous years, she married Andy Stroud, who ended up becoming her manager, and having a child, who became actress and singer Lisa Simone Kelly.
Miss Simone developed a sound the world had never heard. She brought all the complexity of classical music to her performance in jazz and popular music, saying that “when I’m most satisfied with my music, I call upon all the things I have learned in classical music.” She began to settle into her fame and success, at least apparently, and toured all over the world to perform.
These years brought Miss Simone her Carnegie Hall solo debut, although she did not play classical piano as she had once dreamed. Miss Simone seemed to pine for her life as a classical performer, at times waiting a while for her audiences to become silent before she began to perform, saying “I just wanted them to listen to the music like they did in the classical world.” On more than one occasion, she actually left performances before her set was over due to the inattentive behavior of audiences. She endured several bouts of depression during these tours, getting down about the nature of the music business and life of a touring musician.
To compound the strain on her mental health, Miss Simone revealed to a close friend that her husband, Stroud, was physically and sexually abusing her. Because of a complicated co-dependency, Miss Simone stayed with Stroud for years after revealing this. In journals, she expressed her keen awareness about her troubled relationship with “fire,” as her daughter, Lisa, calls it.
The Birmingham riot of 1963 compelled Miss Simone to turn a corner in her life and career. She found new purpose in using music to advocate for social change, and in a way that was distinctly different from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Miss Simone had no problem promoting the use of violence––and actually at one point told Dr. King to his face that she was “not non-violent.” This new role found her great support from people of all skin colors in the U.S. who supported the fight for equal civil rights. Her unabashedly aggressive rhetoric carried her creative spirit this time, but promoters and presenters were afraid to go near her because of what they saw as radical messages. Her most famous and controversial song from this era, Mississippi Godddam, became a vital expression of the Civil Rights Movement and was banned by radio stations across the country. She performed the song at one of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery Marches, and as her daughter Lisa tells it, “after singing that song, she got so angry that her voice broke, and from Mississippi Goddam on, it never returned to its former octave.” Miss Simone sacrificed her entire being for this work, writing in her journals, “I do not mind going without food or sleep as long as I am doing something worthwhile to me such as this.” This tireless approach to her work continued to take a toll that had started years ago in that Atlantic City bar.
The assassination of Dr. King seemed to take Miss Simone over an edge. After honoring him with a performance at the Westbury Music Fair on April 7, 1968, she made some changes in her career and personal life, divorcing Stroud in the early 70s. At one point, she rather suddenly left her family and moved from the United States to Liberia, where she found some peace away from her career as a performer and the hostile civil climate of the U.S. She described this time as the happiest in her life; however, Lisa reports that upon moving to Liberia to be with her mother, Miss Simone became physically abusive toward her daughter. Lisa thus moved back to the U.S. to be with her father. After a while, when the financial situation became difficult without any work in Liberia, Miss Simone made the reluctant decision to resume her career. Unable to face the U.S., she moved to Switzerland and began taking what work she could get. She gave a peculiar performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival, in which she appeared exasperated and somewhat lost, stopping during a song to command an audience member to sit down. Without sustainable work in Switzerland, she moved to Paris on her own and took work in a bar that paid very little. A friend in France found her in rough shape and helped her get settled into a home in the Netherlands in 1988. In Holland, she saw a doctor, who diagnosed her with Manic Depressive Disorder (now known as Bipolar Disorder). She started taking medication, which began to give her the relief that she had needed for years.
In the later years of her life, Miss Simone discovered a newfound sense of peace and gratitude. She began performing again, opening up to her audiences more and more about her struggles and the toll it had taken on her soul. She lived in Holland mostly alone, which made her sad at times, and in an interview from that time admits that “everything has had to be sacrificed for the music.” She returned to Montreux in 1987 with a new humbling demeanor, performing with the same vivacity and finesse of her younger years. In her last several years, Miss Simone went across the world with a big smile on her face, playing tours she felt might be her last. In looking back on her life, Miss Simone didn’t regret the artistry and activism that had taken so much from her. A family friend and daughter of Malcom X, Ambassador Attallah Shabazz, captures Nina Simone’s life by saying, “Most people are afraid to be as honest as she lived.”
In the later years of her life, Miss Simone settled into the South of France and continued to tour. She received 15 Grammy nominations and the Grammy Hall of Fame award in 2000. Two days before she died, the Curtis Institute, which had denied her admission as a young musician, awarded her with an honorary doctorate. Miss Nina Simone passed away in France in 2003 at the age of 70.
Nu Deco’s latest symphonic suite will feature the music of Nina Simone at The Light Box, February 14-16, 2019. For tickets and to learn more about the all-female composer and artist program, please visit the concert page here.


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2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan OverviewThe Jetta is offered in five trim levels, with four different powerplants. The base model is the S, which offers a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that makes 115 hp. SE and SEL models are powered by a 170-hp 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo. TDI Jettas come with Volkswagen's proven 2.0L direct-injection turbodiesel, which is good for 140 hp and 236 ft-lb of torque and 42 mpg on the highway. Finally, GLI models are powered by a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder making 200 hp. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard on S, SE and SEL models, while a 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic and Sport mode is optional. A 6-speed manual is standard on the TDI and GLI, with the 6-speed auto optional.
S models come equipped with standard goodies such as heated power side mirrors, one-touch up/down power on all four windows, an AM/FM/CD stereo with MP3 playback, 6-way manual adjustment, air conditioning and a 60/40 split folding rear seat. Jetta SE and TDI models add power reclining front seats, metallic interior trim, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter and V-Tex leatherette seating. SEL trims bring a 6-way power-adjustable driver's seat with manual lumbar support, a new "soft-touch dash," 17-inch alloy wheels, bumper-integrated halogen fog lights, chrome accents, touch-screen navigation, Bluetooth, heated front seats, interior leather accents and a multi-function trip computer.
Packaged convenience options for the SE add many of the premium features of the SEL, including heated seats, a premium audio system and Bluetooth, while a sunroof package includes an even more robust touch-screen stereo system with a 6-disc in-dash CD changer and SD memory card reader, plus a tinted power sunroof. The sunroof is available on the SEL as well, as is a sport package that adds a specially tuned suspension, sport seats and aluminum trim on the pedals and door trim.
The Jetta Sportwagen comes with either a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine making 170hp (in S or SE trim) or the 2.0L diesel that is offered in the TDI sedan. Jetta Sportwagen S models come with quite an impressive lot of standard equipment that includes Bluetooth hands-free calling, heated front seats, power windows and locks, cruise control, a trip computer and an 8-speaker sound system with auxiliary input. SE models step up to 15-inch alloy wheels, leatherette upholstery, an upgraded multi-function steering wheel and some upgraded trims. TDI models are equipped virtually the same as SE models.
Standard safety equipment on all Jettas includes 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, driver and front passenger front and side thorax airbags, side curtain airbags, traction and stability control and engine braking assist.
2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan Model Changes
Volkswagen has given the Jetta several new improvements for 2014. The Jetta Sedan is now available with a 1.8L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and electronic power steering is now standard on SE models and up. Volkswagen has also introduced a new connectivity service dubbed Car-Net, which will be available on selected trims and enable the Jetta to access several security and convenience features. A rearview camera has also been added to TDI Sportwagens.
2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan Value
The 2014 Jetta competes with the Honda Civic, Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla. Previously, price kept it just out of reach of potential buyers of the competition, but since 2011, Volkswagen has worked to give buyers the best of all worlds-- carefully packaging features and tweaking the Jetta's price level. This means that buyers can get a premium German sedan or wagon at an entry-level price, with fit and finish similar to that on cars that cost two and three times as much.
2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan Strengths
Affordability; excellent fit and finish; good handling and braking; fuel economy on TDI hybrid models; available in two body styles.
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- Does Salt Kill infections?
- How much salt will kill a plant?
- What happens to your cells when you eat too much salt?
- Can salt pass through a semipermeable membrane?
- What happens to onion cells in saltwater?
- Why do carrots shrink in salt water?
- Does drinking salt water hydrate you?
- What does salt do to cells?
- Why does salt kill cells?
- How does salt pass through the cell membrane?
- Does drinking salt water dehydrate you?
- Can bacteria live on salt?
Does Salt Kill infections?
Does salt water kill bacteria.
Salt water may kill some, but does not kill all, mouth and throat bacteria.
However, solutions of salt can help bring bacteria to the surface of the gums, teeth, and throat.
Once the bacteria is brought to the surface, some of it washes away when a person spits the salt water out..
How much salt will kill a plant?
Just a few grains of rock salt are enough to kill most plants. Sprinkle the salt around the base of the plant and allow it to naturally break down in the soil’s moisture. For small weeds, such as dandelions, you might only need three or four chunks. For larger plants, try a handful of the salt.
What happens to your cells when you eat too much salt?
When you consume too much sodium in your diet, your body holds extra water. That’s because the kidneys, which filter out waste from the blood, maintain a special ratio of electrolytes, such as sodium to potassium, to water. More salt in the diet means the kidneys keep more water in the system.
Can salt pass through a semipermeable membrane?
The dialysis tubing is a semipermeable membrane. Water molecules can pass through the membrane. The salt ions can not pass through the membrane. The net flow of solvent molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a pure solvent (in this cause deionized water) to a more concentrated solution is called osmosis.
What happens to onion cells in saltwater?
Adding salt solution to the onion cells causes water to diffuse out of the cell (salt does not diffuse). … The cell membrane shrinks away from the cell wall because water diffuses OUT of the cell. SALT DOES NOT DIFFUSE Diagram 2 shows an onion cell paced in distilled water (after it had already been in salt water).
Why do carrots shrink in salt water?
Through osmosis, water moves across an organism’s surface or membrane toward the saltier environment. … This causes the water in the carrot to move out of the carrot and into the salt water. The result is that the carrot becomes limp and tastes saltier than before.
Does drinking salt water hydrate you?
While drinking salt water may be better at hydrating you than drinking normal water, it still falls short of optimal hydration. Some electrolytes aren’t present in salt water. In fact, by drinking salt water you’re only replenishing sodium chloride, and not any of the other essential electrolytes.
What does salt do to cells?
When cells are exposed to high levels of salt (sodium chloride) they lose water by osmosis and shrink. The cytoplasm condenses and the movement of cellular components, such as the cytoskeleton and organelles, stops.
Why does salt kill cells?
Salt kills some types of bacteria, effectively by sucking water out of them. In a process known as osmosis, water passes out of a bacterium so as to balance salt concentrations on each side of its cell membrane.
How does salt pass through the cell membrane?
How are they able to do so? Sodium ions pass through specific channels in the hydrophobic barrier formed by membrane proteins. This means of crossing the membrane is called facilitated diffusion, because the diffusion across the membrane is facilitated by the channel.
Does drinking salt water dehydrate you?
Human kidneys can only make urine that is less salty than salt water. Therefore, to get rid of all the excess salt taken in by drinking seawater, you have to urinate more water than you drank. Eventually, you die of dehydration even as you become thirstier.
Can bacteria live on salt?
All of these sea salt bacteria Ben isolated are halophilic, meaning they love and can tolerate high concentrations of salt. There are some pretty nasty bugs in this category of bacteria (including the bacterium that causes cholera), but it’s unlikely that these pathogens would survive in this harsh salt environment.

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Meet Luma the unicorn. They want to be friends. How can you be a good friend to Luma? In How to Be Friends with This Unicorn, you'll learn valuable friendship skills surrounding illness and being friends from far away. There are many ways to be a good friend. The How to Be Friends series models positive ways to interact with and support friends through vivid illustrations and empathy-focused stories. Beginning readers will learn to model friendship-building skills in this easy-to-read fiction series featuring fantasy characters on each of its 24 pages.
Meet Walda the werewolf. She wants to be friends. How can you be a good friend to Walda? In How to Be Friends with This Werewolf, you'll learn valuable friendship skills surrounding anxiety and fears. There are many ways to be a good friend. The How to Be Friends series models positive ways to interact with and support friends through vivid illustrations and empathy-focused stories. Beginning readers will learn to model friendship-building skills in this easy-to-read fiction series featuring fantasy characters on each of its 24 pages.
Meet Mimi the gnome. She wants to be friends. How can you be a good friend to Mimi? In How to Be Friends with This Gnome, you'll learn valuable friendship skills surrounding respecting a friend's needs and limitations. There are many ways to be a good friend. The How to Be Friends series models positive ways to interact with and support friends through vivid illustrations and empathy-focused stories. Beginning readers will learn to model friendship-building skills in this easy-to-read fiction series featuring fantasy characters on each of its 24 pages.
Mary wants to play with her friends Clara and Ana, but they're playing with their dolls, and Mary doesn't have a doll. Her mother suggests that she make one using wool and cotton and other things that they have around the house. So Mary makes a beautiful doll, but then she realizes: Her doll has to breathe, and how will it sneeze? What can she use for her lovely doll's nose?
Her good friend has moved far away to another country. What to do now? How can they stay friends without seeing each other? They learn that there is friendship in thinking about each other, in writing to each other, in remembering each others' favorite things, but most of all: it is in the heart.
Bear is tired. The weather is getting cool and he's ready for a nice long nap--he's got earmuffs and a brand-new door to keep out the noise, plus a pair of fluffy slippers. Meanwhile, real estate mogul Woodpecker finds his recent homes…missing. And he follows the trail of debris right to Bear's new front door. When he "tap tap taps" to talk to Bear about it, the two engage in a feisty exchange of name-calling and gossip with the rest of their forest neighbors. Can they patch it up--literally--before Bear loses too much sleep?
Carlos and Carmen love playing with Lola. Unfortunately, everybody's parents are getting tired of walking them to each other's houses. And, that means the twins and Lola have to wait. And wait. And wait. Until, the three of them come up with the perfect solution. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
When Carmen's wild toss sends the Hula-Hoop soaring over the fence, the twins don't know how to get it back. But then, as if by magic, their toys come sailing back over the fence. Soon after, there's a new neighbor poking her head over the Garcia's fence. Join in the fun as Carlos and Carmen meet their new neighbor. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
It's almost Valentine's Day, and Carlos and Carmen don't have any cards for their class! So they spend the day making valentines. They make big valentines and little valentines. They make valentines with glitter and valentines with stickers. Mamá and Papá think the twins may have made too many valentines. But, the twins have the perfect plan to make sure everybody has a happy Valentine's Day. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
When ten-year-old Roosevelt Banks discovers that his two best friends are planning a bike and camping trip, he wants more than anything to go along. There's just one problem—he doesn't have a bike. Roosevelt's parents agree to buy him a bike if he can manage to be good for two whole weeks. How can Roosevelt be good and be the same fun guy his friends want on the camping trip? Trying to be good leads to more trouble than expected—and to the discovery that being a good friend is more important than any bicycle.
A tiny field mouse moves into an abandoned building. One by one, a cat, a rabbit, a frog, and a dog move in with him. "There's always room for one more," says Mouse. After dinner, when it's time to go to sleep, Mouse makes sure each new friend has just the right place to sleep.
Diego plays baseball, but he sometimes has trouble focusing on the game. With a good teammate (and some luck!) he learns to keep his eye on the ball. In Diego Chase, Second Base, you'll be rooting for Diego as he learns about baseball and teamwork!
At gymnastics practice, Omar tries hard and has fun, but some of his moves are still wobbly. He worries that his friends are better at cartwheels and handstands than he is. But then, Omar gets a surprise when he learns there’s a special move that his teammates want to learn from him! In Omar Pratt, On the Mat, you'll be rooting for Omar as he learns about gymnastics and teamwork!
Ava is a good swimmer. She’s also a good teammate. When Alonso is afraid of the water, Ava knows just what to do. She and the team mascot help him have fun in the pool! In Ava Kane, In the Lane, you'll be rooting for Ava as she learns about swimming and teamwork!
Jayla loves to play soccer. There’s just one problem. Sometimes, she forgets the rules. Luckily, a teammate has a great idea that helps Jayla and the team, too! In Jayla Cole, Queen of the Goal, you'll be rooting for Jayla as she learns about soccer and teamwork!
There’s new mystery in the neighborhood. Miss Puffy’s toy mouse is missing. Will Ick and Crud be blamed – or will the doggie duo solve the CATastrophic crime? Book 8 in the series.
Ick and Crud are surprised when to discover the first big snowfall of the season. It’s fun to play in the white fluffy stuff. But then Bob takes the boys to Mrs. Martin’s house to warm up. They can’t wait to get back to their cat-free home! Book 7 in the series.
It's Halloween, the day for spooky ghosts and scary cats! Check out the action as Bob tricks the boys for a Halloween treat. Book 6 in the series.
It's time for Ick and Crud to start school. But who is really learning the lessons? Bob or the boys? Readers will relate to the setbacks and successes of the first day at school.Book 5 in the series.
It's another lazy day in the backyard, and Ick isn't too happy to explore the sound in the woods. But Crud has his back - or does he? Book 4 in the series.
Bob is loading the car for a trip. Yippee! Ick and Crud love to take trips. But suddenly this trip doesn't seem like it will be fun. Book 3 in the series.
Something big is happening in the barn. The animals are all making a fuss. No good dog can resist the chance to sniff out the mystery. Book 2 in the series.
Ick is feeling down, under-the-weather BLEH! But lucky for him, his pal Crud is there to cheer him up. Book 1 in the series.
Raccoon loves making snowmen. He practices all winter with his rolling, his stacking, and his decorating. He doesn't overlook any detail and his snowmen are perfect. When his friends come by, Raccoon is certain that they will also want to build snowmen. And they will need his help. But following Raccoon's directions aren't that easy. Poor Rabbit can't find the right snow (someone has used it all); Fox doesn't have the right tools (someone isn't sharing them); and Mouse can't decorate her snowman (someone has taken the best items). And that someone is Raccoon. When his friends have decided they have had enough, Raccoon realizes too late the error of his ways. But is it too late? Will his friends give Raccoon one more chance to work together to build a totally different kind of perfect snowman? This ideal-for-every-time-of-the-year story celebrates the bonds of friendship and the power of forgiveness.
Every summer morning, Ellie and her Nonna go to the beach. They swim and build sandcastles, and while Nonna reads, Ellie watches the other children play. One day Ellie builds up the courage to approach an older girl playing on her own in a beached rowboat. Piper has a gift, an imagination so great that she whisks Ellie off on grand adventures, going high in the air, deep below the ocean and everywhere in between in their little blue boat, their magic boat. When Piper has to leave, Ellie discovers she has her own vivid imagination.


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Childhood & Early Life
Ulysses S. Grant was born Hiram Ulysses Grant on April 27, 1822, in Point Pleasant, Ohio, USA, to Jesse Root Grant and Hannah. His father was a tanner.
He did not like working in his father’s tannery and instead chose to work on the family farm. He developed an ability to work with the horses and was very skilled in controlling even the unruly ones. He often sustained injuries as a result of working with the horses.
Since he had no interest in joining his father’s business, his father decided to send him to the ‘United States Military Academy.’ His name at the academy was erroneously listed as “Ulysses S. Grant,” and he decided to continue with this name.
He was not interested in military life and was lax in his studies. However, he did perform well in subjects like mathematics and geology, and gained a reputation as a skilled and fearless horseman. He graduated in 1843.
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Following his graduation, Grant was assigned as a brevet second lieutenant in the 4th U.S. Infantry. When the ‘Mexican–American War’ broke out in 1846, he served under General Zachary Taylor in the Army of Observation. He led a cavalry charge at the ‘Battle of Resaca de la Palma’ and displayed great courage and bravery in the campaigns.
He was eventually promoted to first lieutenant and captain on account of his gallantry. He resigned from the army in 1854.
Over the next few years, he struggled to make a name for himself. He became involved in a series of businesses that failed miserably and he was not able to successfully establish himself in any profession.
‘The American Civil War’ broke out in 1861 and Grant decided to join the army again. President Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteers and recruitment drives were organized. Grant, an experienced army man, was asked to lead the recruitment drive and he helped recruit a company of volunteers and accompanied the regiment to Springfield.
Grant was appointed brigadier general and soon gained command of the District of Southeast Missouri, headquartered at Cairo, Illinois. He achieved the first major Union victory when Fort Donelson, which dominated the Cumberland River, surrendered with about 12,000 soldiers in February 1862.
Grant was promoted to major general of volunteers and he led his army into the enemy territory in Tennessee in April 1862. This campaign, which became known as the ‘Battle of Shiloh,’ was a major and fierce battle fought between the Confederate commanders and Grant’s army in which Grant’s army defeated the Confederates.
He continued displaying his valor throughout the war. After the war ended in 1865, Grant was promoted to full general and was given the responsibility of overseeing the military portion of post-war reconstruction. He was promoted to the newly created rank of General of the Army of the United States in July 1866.
During this time, he also became active in politics and was chosen by the Republicans as their presidential candidate on the first ballot at the 1868 Republican National Convention. He faced former New York Governor Horatio Seymour in the elections which Grant ultimately won.
Grant was sworn in as the 18th president of the United States on March 4, 1869. Aged just 46 at the time, Grant was the youngest ever to be elected as president. Interestingly, he was also politically inexperienced at the time.
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Within days of taking the office, he signed his first law, pledging to redeem in gold the greenback currency issued during the ‘Civil War.’ He advocated systematic federal enforcement of fundamental civil rights regardless of race. He also pushed for the ratification of Fifteenth Amendment which stated no state could prevent someone from voting based on race.
In order to establish peaceful relations with Native Americans, he appointed Ely S. Parker, a Seneca Indian and member of his wartime staff, as Commissioner of Indian Affairs. He also signed a law to establish a Board of Indian Commissioners to keep tabs on the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Grant proved to be a popular president in his first term and was re-elected when he stood for presidency again in 1872. However, his second term was fraught with difficulties. ‘The Panic of 1873’ descended upon the American economy, setting off a long depression that lasted for more than five years.
He signed the ‘Specie Payment Resumption Act’ in 1875 which restored the nation to the gold standard. The act also reversed the inflationary government policies promoted after the ‘Civil War.’
During Grant’s second term, a congressional investigation exposed corruption in the Treasury Department. He also faced charges of misconduct in nearly all federal departments. He was also criticized for failing to detect and curb corruption within his administration. Once a popular president, he now became increasingly unpopular. He stepped down from presidency on March 4, 1877.
Personal Life & Legacy
He fell in love with his friend’s sister Julia Dent in 1844 and became engaged to her. The couple got married on August 22, 1848, amid opposition from their parents. They faced many adversities in their marriage but remained steadfast in their love and commitment to each other till the very end. They were blessed with four children.
After stepping down as president in 1877, Ulysses S. Grant and his wife embarked on a long world tour that lasted more than two years. They were received warmly wherever they went and got the opportunity to meet Queen Victoria, Pope Leo XIII, and Japanese Emperor Meiji. They finally returned to the U.S. in 1879.
In 1884, Grant was diagnosed with throat cancer. Despite his illness, he worked on his memoirs which were published as ‘Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant’ in 1885 shortly after his death. The book was a commercial and critical success.
After battling cancer for several months, Ulysses S. Grant died on July 23, 1885. His tomb, which is popularly known as ‘Grant's Tomb,’ is the largest mausoleum in North America. It is situated in the ‘General Grant National Memorial,’ New York City, New York, USA.

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Coming up over the next several months, some nice collections of Bronze-Age DC stuff, with some Golden Age Batman sprinkled in. Click the links to order from Amazon.
Superboy arrives in the future for the wedding of Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad only to find a world totally different from the one he is used to visiting. The future is now an armed camp and the Legionnaires insist it has always been that way. With Superboy unable to convince his teammates that something is wrong, the wedding proceeds as planned, only to have the bride and groom kidnapped by the Lunarites. Convinced that the altering of history is the real issue, Superboy leads a group of legionnaires back in time, while the rest of the group attempts to rescue their teammates. Can Superboys team correct the flow of time and save all the future? Includes a 2-page pin up of the entire Legion by Mike Grell and an 8-page feature containing information on each of the legionnaires by Paul Levitz, illustrated by James Sherman and Jack Abel.
Since the 1970s, José Luis García-López's rendition of Batman has been one of the most iconic and recognizable in comics. This new hardcover collects covers and stories from Batman #272, #311, #313-314, #318, #321, #336-337, #353 (1940s series), Batman '66: The Lost Episode #1 (2006), Batman Confidential #26-28 (2006), Batman Family #3 (1975-1978), Batman: Gotham Knights #10 (2000), DC Comics Presents #31, #41 (1978-1986), DC Special Series #21 (1977), Detective Comics #454, #458-459, #483, #487 (1937), The Best of the Brave and the Bold #1-6 (1988), The Brave and the Bold #164, #171 (1955), The Joker #4 (1975), The Untold Legend of the Batman #1-3 (1980), and World's Finest Comics #244, #255, and #258 (1941 series).
In these stories from the early 1980s, Batman fought evil side by side with DC Comics' greatest--and, occasionally, strangest--superheroes, including these tales guest-starring such legendary characters as Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Black Lightning, Superboy, Swamp Thing and more.
Collects THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #157-200.
Collects Justice League of America #147-181.
These stories from the early 1950s feature alternate versions of the Caped Crusader, as well as Batman's foes The Joker, Two-Face, the Penguin, and Catwoman. Along the way, the Dynamic Duo travel back in time to meet "The Batman of Yesterday," and encounter another Batman in modern-day Gotham City. Plus, Batman joins the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Catwoman stalks a beauty pageant, The Joker directs his own movie crimes, and more.
Collects Batman #76-84, plus stories from Detective Comics #192-208 and World's Finest Comics #63-70.
The Man of Steel calls upon his fellow heroes to help him defeat villains in stories that span over five years of the pre-Crisis DC Universe! Witness these epic team-ups with comics’ greatest heroe —including Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and the Flash—as well as Daily Planet’s mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent and even Santa Claus!
Superman’s Greatest Team-Ups is written and drawn by comics legends LEN WEIN, CURT SWAN, MURPHY ANDERSON, DICK GIORDANO, and many more! Collects DC Comics Presents #5, 9-10, 12, 14, 19, 28, 30, 35, 38-39, 45, 50, 58, 63, 67, 71, and 97.
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The scoreboard could learn 48-7, however even the rankers at ESPN agree that it wasn’t probably the most spectacular exhibiting from Oregon on Saturday.
The Geese blew out the Stony Brook Seawolves and wrapped up their non-conference schedule with an undefeated file, standing as the one Pac-12 group within the convention that may declare that. Nevertheless, the lack to drag away from the FCS faculty early definitely was notable, and the dearth of offensive explosion early wants correction.
Mario Cristobal says Anthony Brown needs to be ‘good to go’ for Arizona sport
Due to this, the Geese dropped a spot to No. 4 in ESPN’s weekly School Soccer Energy Rankings, being handed by the Iowa Hawkeyes. Here’s what ESPN needed to say:
It took a while for the Geese to drag away from Stony Brook, however they’ll fortunately take a 48-7 win to wrap up the nonconference schedule undefeated. Beginning QB Anthony Brown accomplished 14 of 18 passes for 159 yards with a TD earlier than coach Mario Cristobal was capable of get vital sport reps for each Ty Thompson (6-for-9, 82 yards, 2 TDs) and Jay Butterfield (2-for-3, 22 yards). After giving up a 75-yard landing drive within the first quarter, the Oregon protection settled down and allowed simply 169 yards the remainder of the best way.
After skyrocketing to No. 3 within the rankings following their win over Ohio State final week, Oregon followers shouldn’t be too nervous about this drop to No. 4. It wasn’t an unbelievable efficiency on Saturday, and there are numerous issues to scrub up heading into Pac-12 play. What’s vital is that the Geese are nonetheless on the within monitor in direction of the School Soccer Playoff, and will they handle enterprise all through the remainder of the season, none of it would finally matter ultimately.
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Thursday, April 8, 2010
Complaints of 2008 Election Fraud Filed in Six States | by EricaThunderpaws
These citizen complaints of fraud do not argue whether Obama is, or is not, a natural born Citizen. Rather, the complaints argue that Democratic Party leaders failed in their legal duty to ascertain the eligibility of Barack Obama before placing his name on the ballot. Evidence of their failure to ascertain his eligibility is cited within each state's citizen complaint. Thus party leaders' signed and notarized certifications, stating Barack Obama is constitutionally eligible, are claimed to be fraudulent.
These citizen complaints of election fraud put political party leaders on notice, because it means a growing number of citizens will be more vocal and more actively involved when the next presidential nomination process begins. Furthermore, these citizen complaints should inspire all state legislators to amend their current laws, or write new laws to improve the process for placing names on the ballot. Keep in mind, though, State legislators do not have the constitutional authority to define the meaning of the term "natural born Citizen". That is not the purpose of these complaints. However, legislators do have the authority to determine how a candidate or an elector's name gets onto a ballot.
At the very least, these citizen complaints should make it difficult to place Barack Obama's name on the 2012 ballot. At best, if one or more of the state Attorneys General will investigate these citizen complaints, jbjd argues that through a legal action called mandamus, party leaders who signed the certifications can be ordered to declare that Obama is ineligible to be placed on the ballot.
State Attorneys General have the discretion to respond to these citizen complaints, or to ignore them. To date, none have opened an investigation. However, if hundreds more citizens, or better yet, thousands more citizens were to download the citizen complaint forms for their respective states, add their name and address, and fax the forms to their Attorneys General, there would be a greater likelihood that one or more of the AGs would open an investigation. Because this is a hot-button issue that AGs may be reluctant to investigate, they need to feel intense pressure from their constituents before they will respond.
If you would like to join other citizens in your state in this initiative, you will find relevant articles on the subject, and state-specific citizen complaint forms available for download at http://jbjd.wordpress.com. All queries about jbjd's initiative should be directed to her through the comment section of her articles.
Also see: A Roadmap to Election Fraud in Texas in the 2008 Presidential (Electors) Election

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Annual Kayak Poker Paddle
Paddle the Lake Erie Island Water Trail around Kelleys Island while raising money for the Lake Erie Water Keepers Association. Lake Erie islands are beautiful but the lake can be rough so the route is dependent on the weather. At each stop around the island, paddlers will draw from a deck a cards; each hand will be tallied for prizes. There will be two start times; one for paddling the entire trail and one for recreational paddling.


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Theological Approach to an Interpretation of a Prediction Related to the Book of Daniel
A Case Study Of A True Vision Revealed In The Clouds
The Bible speaks of disclosure as a sign related to biblical knowledge. Many scholars continuously study the book of Daniel, and many reveal the interpretations described in the book of Daniel as direct signs given to the prophet from God. Jesus clearly revealed that there would be a time to “keep watch.” This statement was significant, but what did Jesus most likely mean when he said “keep watch”? It is likely he meant to pray, be “vigilant,” to keep awake of surrounding realities that are not dreams but real. Other interpretations offer keeping the belt of truth (Ephesians). Jesus was distinct when he told his disciples the following: • Take heed of his prior warnings and look to the Word of God. • Watch for specifics signs we see in today’s era (often referred to as birth pains). • Pray regularly and have sympathy and empathy to others (helping the needy). • Look to do his work and spread the good news of the Gospel. • Remember acts of faith and Jesus’s teaching. • Encourage the knowledge of end-time prophecy Jesus revealed prior to his resurrection. • The Bible also speaks of a time when there would be great signs from heaven. In revealing Bible prophecy, it is significant to examine God’s plan according to the Word of God. A vision that was considered a natural event produced an event related to the past, present, and history.
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Since the 1970s, the Belmont Market has been a favourite among locals and visitors to the Geelong region.
It's not only Geelong's biggest garage sale, but it has also been a great launch pad for many local start up businesses to test the water with their products/service.
The Belmont Market is:
a place where people come to buy and sell new and pre-loved items, but also to entertain the family, meet friends, eat, discover local makers and artists, share experiences and connect in the community
known as Geelong’s biggest garage sale with over 200 outdoor and 55 indoor sites available for stallholders every weekend!
We also welcome and support local farmers, producers and makers. The market is an experiential place to try out a new business idea with real customers providing real feedback, allowing you to build a base following for your future business success.
The market boasts a wide variety of products on offer every week, including popular items such as:
Pre-loved and vintage clothing
Jewellery and other accessories
Fresh fruit and vegetables
Plants and flowers
Hot food and confectionary
Children’s toys and games
Crafts and materials
Vintage and industrial items
and much, much more.
This Sunday come down to the Belmont Market. It's free entry, you never know what you’ll find, and hopefully you’ll go home with a bargain, a great find or discover something new.
Belmont Market frequently asked questions
Can I book a site? Bookings Essential
The Belmont Market is no longer accepting on-the-day casual stallholders. Stall bookings are now essential and can be done by booking online or by becoming a permanent stallholder.
Stallholders are encouraged to secure and pay for a site for a chosen market day up to two weeks in advance via the market's Online Booking System (note the online booking system will not accept bookings for the coming Sunday as of 4:00pm on the Friday prior to the market).
Booking using the Online Booking System will save you money and enable you to secure a better position.
If you are interested in becoming a permanent stallholder, request and information pack and application form by emailing [email protected].
How much does a site cost?
Please follow the link provided to view the current stallholder pricing structure.
Booking online will save money and guarantee a position.
Are there trestle tables or clothes racks available for hire?
Yes, we have a limited amount of these items and can be hired on the day on a first come first served basis for $5 per item. Please advise staff on the gate upon your arrival what you may wish to hire. Currently we do not allow these items to be pre-booked via the online system.
How big are the market sites?
Sites are approx 2.4 metres wide by 5 metres long (approximate size of a car space).
Can I sell food from my market stall?
Stallholders wishing to sell food or beverage products will need to fill out a separate application which can be obtained by contacting the centre management via [email protected]
The Belmont Market Food Vendors Information Pack contains all the information food / beverage vendors need to be aware of and also key information / insurance required to apply for a food site at the market. This also covers information for fruit / veg vendors, etc.
Is there anything I can’t sell at the market?
Yes, there are a number of items that are prohibited from sale. There are items which are considered inappropriate for sale at the Belmont Market due to them being either illegal or against the community nature of the market.
The following items are not to be sold at the Belmont Market:
cigarettes or any tobacco products
alcohol or associated products
firearms or explosives
pirated media (includes DVDs)
any product considered to be illegal or against the community nature of the market.
Any stallholder intending to sell goods which do not form any of the above listed items but which may be considered suspicious by market staff will be required to provide photo identification (such as a drivers license) for photocopy prior to any sales otherwise market staff may advise stallholders to leave the market immediately.
Can I have my vehicle on site?
Yes, we do have vehicle sites available where stallholders can park their car on their site although this then limits the amount of space to set up your items for sale.
Vehicle movement is strictly prohibited between the hours of 8:00am and 1:00pm.

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I haven’t been able to post anything for quite a while. Bella’s death opened up the huge abyss of abandonment.
The session with Caryn was tough. I started in my corner and crying. I wanted to ask her what was OK crying and what wasn’t but somehow it got lost. (In an earlier session she had let me cry and then said I needed to stop going down the well-traveled Greek tragedy path, needed to make a different choice. It left me with the feeling that crying was wrong, but I don’t think that’s what she meant.) I was feeling so alone and isolated. I told her the image of the flat glass floor, black with grid lines, and the people all isolated in their squares. I also talked about being down in the well. I felt unable to climb out, I felt angry and frustrated. Just now I imagined myself getting comfortable at the bottom of the well and the walls dissolved. But then I just felt awful and stuck and angry with myself for doing this again. I tried to just “be with” myself but couldn’t do it. Finally I tried “Take a big step back… here’s this woman she was a —— where was I going? I had a thought that being angry at myself for being depressed was unfair and useless. I didn’t choose to be depressed and I can’t choose to be out of it, so being angry at myself serves no purpose. It doesn’t give me energy to change anything. Accepting myself how I am and bringing compassion is really the only thing that makes sense.
We spent most of the session working on emptiness, trying to be with emptiness, trying to accept emptiness, which also to me means meaninglessness. If everything is emptiness why go on working to get through the day? At one point I said “Having nothing to live up to could feel like freedom.” The existential question — what if there’s no meaning for our lives in this place? I look out at the chickadees coming to the feeder. Then I imagine a great, glittering, spiral galaxy and remember that it was created by a process of self-organization, and the same process created the chickadees and the person sitting here writing. There is meaning in that process — self-organization leading to more complex beings, leading to consciousness and compassion. It’s not a random process. And finally it has produced these creatures who are self-aware and can choose. There is meaning in the choosing. I create the meaning by choosing. I remember when I thought about the God of Love and the God of Power, and that if the God of Power was the greatest, I would still choose to give my allegiance to serve the God of Love. And now, after looking emptiness in the face, I still choose compassion.


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AN UPDATE FOR OUR PATRONS:
We are still here for you!
There have been many questions about library services, and we wanted to provide an update. If you’re reading this and know of someone without Facebook or an internet connection, please share this information:
Our building is not open to the public, but the staff at the Melvindale Public Library are still at their desks and waiting to help. There are several services that can’t be offered now, but staff will be happy to help direct patrons to what you need over the phone or through email.
- The library is currently offering curbside pickup for books, CDs, DVDs and other library materials. You can call or go to the online catalogue to reserve items.
- We are also offering printing from our email up to 10 pages a day for free.
- You can sign up for a library card by filling out the form on the upper right side of this page.
- Downloadable books and audiobooks are available through the Libby. Libby is free to use with your library card.
Computer use, faxing, copying, and scanning are NOT available currently, but we are happy to direct you to other places where these can be done.
We want to continue to serve our community any way we can. Even though you can’t walk up to the circulation desk, please continue to call, email, or even send messages on Facebook with any questions you might have. More information and instructions can be found throughout our website.
We promise to keep providing updates about the extensive construction at the library and any future services offered. We look forward to the day we can welcome our patrons back inside. Until then, we wish everyone health and safety through this uncertain time.
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In an effort to contribute to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)’s goal of slashing the region’s food import bill by 25 percent by 2025, Farmlands Guyana Inc. (FGI) has unveiled a large-scale agricultural project aimed at boosting the production of corn, soybeans, and sorghum in Guyana. The initiative, part of a broader regional strategy to enhance food security, positions Guyana as a key player in meeting the growing demand for poultry feed ingredients.
In its project summary submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency, FGI noted it has selected the Ebini area in Region 10 for this venture, acquiring 10,100 hectares (24,975 acres) to develop its farming operations. The company’s plan includes the cultivation of 9,797 hectares (24,209 acres) over five years, with a commitment to preserve 3 percent of the land as forest, demonstrating its dedication to sustainable farming practices.
The project kicked off in November 2023 with land preparation and the construction of essential infrastructure, including water wells, a main office, and storage facilities. FGI said its approach is multifaceted, aiming to introduce new farming technologies and techniques to Guyana, foster technology transfer, and employ local labor, thereby contributing to the local economy.
With an initial focus on corn and soybeans, using 600 hectares in the first year and expanding annually, FGI plans to integrate sorghum into its crop rotation by the fourth year. The company’s projections are based on yields of 5.50 metric tons (MT) per hectare for corn, 3.00 MT per hectare for soybeans, and 5.00 MT per hectare for sorghum. These figures rest on the assumption that market prices will align with current international rates.
Farmlands Guyana Inc. is not just aiming for crop production but is also keen on enhancing the agricultural sector’s overall capacity through the introduction of advanced equipment and the expertise of Brazilian farm management professionals.
The venture is a significant step towards Guyana’s commitment under the CARICOM initiative, with FGI playing a crucial role in the nation’s efforts to reduce its reliance on imported food and ensure a more secure and sustainable food supply for the region.


The High Court of Karnataka on Friday initiated a suo motu (on its own) public interest litigation on the death of a woman and her child due to the collapse of an under-construction Bengaluru Metro pillar pier here. Commencing the hearing on the PIL petition, Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale and Justice Ashok S Kinagri cited news reports about the accident and expressed concern.
The reinforcement cage of an under-construction pier collapsed and fell on a two-wheeler near HBR Layout here on January 10, causing the death of a woman and her child. The court sought answers from officials concerned on the safety measures undertaken and whether tender documents specified safety measures.
It also asked whether the state government has issued orders on the safety measures and fixed the responsibility of contractors and officials involved in the construction. The HC included the State, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) as the respondents in the case.
Notices were ordered to be issued to the respondents and the hearing was adjourned. Tejaswini, a 28-year-old software engineer and her toddler son died in the incident while her husband and daughter escaped.
The BMRCL has sought the help of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to conduct an independent probe into the matter and also suspended its engineers involved in the construction. An FIR has been registered against Nagarjuna Construction Company and seven others including a BMRCL deputy chief engineer and an executive engineer.


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The Clemson Extension Agribusiness Team will give the current situation in agriculture and the outlook for 2019, identifying opportunities and threats for financial success of SC producers. Discussions will include corn, cotton, peanuts, soybeans, wheat, livestock, poultry and timber. Special topics include a look at alternative markets related to bees, goats and industrial hemp.
Join us in West Columbia on November 15, 2018 for a day of networking and getting a jump start on 2019 planning.
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ISMI Complete 4 Piece Trigger Spring Kit:
Consisting of 4 springs:
1). A 4.0lb Reduced Power firing pin spring. (Shorter)
2). A 6.0lb Extra Power firing pin spring. (Longer)
3). A 6.0lb Extra Power trigger spring (on Glock pistols a more powerful trigger spring lessens the over-all trigger pull weight)
4). A Reduced Power firing pin safety plunger spring.
Spring Kit Comparison
The 4.0lb Reduced Power Striker Spring used with the 6.0lb Extra Power Trigger Spring and Reduced Power Plunger Spring is ideal for target, range and competition shooting. This kit should NOT be used to carry pistols or Self Defense purposes.
The average pull, when paired with a 3.5lb connector, will be approximately 3.0lbs
The 6.0lb Extra Power Striker Spring used with the 6.0lb Extra Power Trigger Spring and Reduced Power Plunger Spring is a great choice those looking to improve, lighten and clean up their trigger pull but still need reliability for carrying.
Also an excellent choice in 10mm and 45ACP models as both have a 10% heavier firing pin than the smaller Glocks that can fatigue a reduced power spring faster.
The average pull, when paired with a 3.5lb connector, will be approximately 4.0lbs


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Lietzensee, Berlin Charlottenburg.
Potsdamer Straße, Berlin-Tiergarten.
Isabellastraße, Munich- Schwabing.
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Lovely Auer Dult at Mariahilfplatz in Munich, Bavaria. You will find all kinds of things you need or you don’t need at all ;-) Meery-go-round, food, antiques, soaps, haberdashery, pottery, and..and.. and.. there are even great performances to show you why …
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“Social Palace”, Goebenstraße, Berlin-Schöneberg.
The town’s landmark.. seen on Marienplatz. Munich, Bavaria.
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The weld nut is a special nut manufactured to be welded to another object or piece of steel. Offered in many different styles and designs, each weld nut is intended to perform a particular function under a given set of parameters. One of the differences between a weld nut and a common nut is the added material when compared to a typical nut. The added material allows the weld nut to be welded to another piece of steel while retaining its shape and size. Often when welding a common nut to a steel piece, the nut will be melted away and left too thin in some areas.
Some types of weld nut are intended to be used inside a channel or hollow square tube. This not only gives added strength to the channel or tubing, but it provides a mounting point for added accessories in areas that have no access to the rear side. This makes it possible to tighten and remove the part with only one wrench. It also ensures that the part will be mounted at the exact same location with no variation stemming from a slipped bolt. This also allows a mechanic to perform repairs without the need for a helper to hold the back side of a bolt when tightening or loosening it.
When a length of tubing needs to have threads in both ends to attach joints or other fasteners, a tube-end type of weld nut is placed into each end of the hollow tubing and welded into position. This allows each end to be threaded onto a component and fastened in place. This type of construction is widely used in automobile chassis design, in the shifting and throttle linkage as well as strut and bracing manufacturing. This procedure is much less costly when compared to actually threading the entire length of tubing. It also provides greater strength than cutting material out of the entire length of tubing to add threads.
In an effort to speed up assembly as well as to save time and money, many manufacturers have begun using retainer weld nuts on the assembly line. This type of weld nut has a flange that is welded to a steel component along with a floating or moving nut attached to the flange. This allows the nut to be positioned in many different configurations to compensate for assembly line inconsistencies and variations. Having this type of weld nut allows for plus and minus tolerances in assembly line manufacturing.


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Real estate magnate Donald Trump might be an expert when it comes to bear markets and bull markets, but put him on the debate stage next month amid a crowd of determined GOP contenders and, in the candidate's words, he's "going to be in the lion's den."
By Deirdre Walsh, CNN Senior Congressional Producer
The number two House Republican on Monday said no federal funds should go to Planned Parenthood while Congress investigates two controversial videos showing officials from the group discussing the sale of aborted fetal tissue.
An anti-abortion group has reportedly claimed credit for hacking Planned Parenthood, the women's health organization that has been under scrutiny for recently released videos showing officials from the group casually discussing the sale of aborted fetal tissue.
Peering at the drawn-out look on former Vice President Dick Cheney's face and the expressions of other top Bush Administration officials, former 9/11 Commission Vice Chairman Lee Hamilton remembers the feelings of the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks which shaped the nation.
Planned Parenthood's president on Sunday lambasted "militant anti-abortion activists" who have released secretly-recorded videos of the organization's officials discussing the alleged sale of fetal tissue.