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Elizabeth Chadwick | Adeliza of Louvain: An Understated Heroine.
September 2, 2011
Many thanks to Fresh Fiction for inviting me to blog.
Among other things, LADY OF
THE ENGLISH is about two women and the struggle for the English crown that
came to be a defining part of their lives. The better-known of the two, Empress
Matilda was the daughter of King Henry I and his only legitimate heir.Â The
English crown was promised to her, but when her father died, her cousin Stephen
seized the initiative and the crown and left Matilda out in the cold. She was
determined to claim her rights and set about a campaign both military and
diplomatic to regain her throne.
The other lady is Adeliza of Louvain, second wife to King Henry I. She was
Â Matildaâ€™s stepmother even though Matilda was older than her by a couple of
years. Â The women had much in common and would have known each other well.
Unlike the Empress Matilda, Adeliza has been overlooked by history, but her
story is one of quiet courage that deserved telling. Without her helping hand,
Henry II might never have come to the throne.
Adeliza was the daughter of Godfrey of Louvain, duke of Lower Lotharingia, now
part of Belgium.Â She married Empress Matilda's father King Henry I in January
1121 when she was about 18 years old. Henry I's first wife had died a few years
earlier. Henry had more than 20 bastards to his name, but only two legitimate
children â€“ William, heir to the throne, and Matilda, who was married Â to the
Emperor of Germany. William drowned in November 1120 when the White ship sank
while returning from Normandy to England and Henry found himself without an heir
other than Matilda, far away in Germany. He had been negotiating with Godfrey of
Louvain for Adelizaâ€™s hand and now swiftly married her. The chroniclers say that
Adeliza was beautiful. She was known as 'The Fair Maid of Brabant' and was
descended from Charlemagne. Around the time of her marriage to King Henry, she
was elected 'Lady of the English' which was an honorary title given to all
queens of England â€“ and the reason for the title of the novel. Henry, took his
new bride everywhere with him, but despite their closeness Adeliza remained
barren throughout their 15 year marriage and we know from existing letters that
it was a source of great distress to her.
Adeliza was a conscientious sponsor and benefactor of friends and relations. Her
brother Joscelin was her constable at Arundel and she gave him lands and
arranged a good marriage for him. She helped her cousin Melisende with a
marriage portion too. Her household was stable and long serving. Her chaplain
was called Herman, her clerk Serlo, and her constable Godeschal. Adeliza was
also interested in religious foundations. She founded leper hospitals at Wilton,
Arundel and Castle Rising and was generous to numerous religious
establishments.Â Adeliza was well educated and enjoyed literature. She
commissioned an account of Henry's reign to be set to music which has sadly been
lost. She also commissioned a bestiary and was a patron of poets.
When Henry died in 1135, Adeliza entered the nunnery at Wilton and for a couple
of years, retired from the world. However, when William D'Albini, came courting,
she agreed to marry him. The D'Albini's were royal stewards and held an
important place at court. William D'Albini had supported Stephen for the throne
rather than Henry's daughter Matilda.
In September 1139, about a year after their wedding, the Empress was preparing
to come to England and fight for her throne. Stephen ordered a watch put on all
the ports, but Matilda eluded him and landed at Arundel. Although not a port, it
had a river connection to the sea. Several chroniclers believe that Adeliza
invited Matilda there. I believe that she did and used the tradition and sacred
bond of the kinship tie both as a pretext and a genuine reason. As Matildaâ€™s
stepmother she had certain duties and obligations. One of the roles of a queen
was that of peace-maker, so perhaps Adeliza thought she could broker some kind
of peace deal between Stephen and Matilda. What her husband thought of this is
not reported, but he went along with it, which suggests, given his otherwise
loyalty to Stephen, that he was prepared to indulge his wife â€“ she must have
been a woman of rare ability. Stephen came hotfoot to Arundel and the Empress
was escorted from the castle to Bristol. From there the war began in earnest. As
a cordial visit from kin and as a diplomatic exercise, Adeliza's ploy was a
disaster, however a total success in giving the Empress the landing place she
Adeliza had been barren when married to Henry I, but her union with William
D'Albini proved to be the opposite and between 1139 and 1148, she bore at least
6 children. Why she was so fertile with her second husband and not her first is
a mystery. Henry I was certainly not incapable even in his later years.
William D'Albini was a great builder. His most famous project is Castle Rising
in Norfolk where he built a fine keep for his beautiful, royal wife, gracing it
with a magnificent entrance hall, rich external decoration and every comfort in
the domestic quarters. Castle Rising is thought to be the first castle in
England with separate Ladies and Gents latrines in the private chamber!
Adeliza eventually ended her days at the Benedictine convent at Afflighem, of
which her family were patrons, but her body was brought to Reading Abbey, where
she was buried as a queen beside Henry I. Her husband survived her by another
twenty five years and did not remarry.
I have found her so interesting to research, and I hope readers enjoy my take on
her in LADY OF THE
Tell Elizabeth what you think about her two ladies and THREE commenters will
win a copy of LADY OF THE ENGLISH
35 comments posted.
Re: Elizabeth Chadwick | Adeliza of Louvain: An Understated Heroine.
I a great fan of your previous novels and cannot wait to read this one. I am familiar with the stepdaughter Matilda from a number of works, but not at all with the stepmother Adeliza. As you do great credit to history in your writing, I'm sure that I'll be well versed as to Adeliza's contribution in the ensuing British royal skirmish after she is sprung from the Wilton Nunnery. Matilda was bold, audacious, and determined. Was Adeliza fashioned of the same cloth?
(Carla Schuller 12:32pm September 2, 2011)
Your novel sounds great and I am a big fan of Historicals.
(Vickie Hightower 1:54am September 2, 2011)
I like historicals but am always amazed at how authors keep finding real historical persons who are unknown to most of us and crafting riveting books about them.
Long may you prosper and thanks for the giveaway
(Carol Thompson 2:42am September 2, 2011)
The two Historical ladies sound fascinating. They are both unknown to me, but not for long.
(Mary Preston 2:47am September 2, 2011)
This sounds like another intriguing historical novel with characters that I've been largely unaware of. I've read several books concerning this era in the last few years and am pleased to find another. I guess most English-writing authors stick to Britain and those countries and kingdoms most immediately adjoining the Channel to find their material. I've been wondering about the more Germanic and Scandinavian areas. Are there no worthy stories that took place in those countries? I haven't even found any German writers tackling German royalty or other historical characters. I'm German by birth, though I've spent most of my life in Canada, and have only recently realized how little I know about German history, especially in a more storied setting. Sometimes I think that the two areas rarely meet, although they must have during Victoria's time.
(Sigrun Schulz 2:50am September 2, 2011)
Hi, ELizabeth - Adeliza sounds a fascinating heroine, not least because her name has passed me by. I'd love to read your take on her, and her relationship with Matilda! I'm a big fan of your books :)
(Marie Treanor 5:21am September 2, 2011)
Historic novels are my favorite. Add a bright and courageous
woman as the main character and I won't be able to put it down
until it says THE END!
(Janice Milliken 5:33am September 2, 2011)
Love historicals. Your novel sounds interesting! Thanks for the give
(May Pau 6:43am September 2, 2011)
I haven't read much about this period in history - Lady of the English sounds like a great introduction!
(Michele Lawrence 7:41am September 2, 2011)
Hi, Elizabeth! I am familiar with Matilda and the name of Lady of the English, but not Adeliza. Lady of the English sounds like a wonderful book. Thanks for the giveaway!
(Cathy Phillips 8:27am September 2, 2011)
Very interesting. Makes me want to know more about these 2 ladies. Thanks for sharing!
(Dawn Staniszeski 9:56am September 2, 2011)
I appreciate how you are able to take real-life people and write about them so as they feel like they are contemporaries. I very much enjoy your books!
(Susan Davco 9:59am September 2, 2011)
Normally I would find this type of History to be boring, but the way you have a gift of telling a story, makes you want to grab the book, and find out everything you want to know about the two women!! I feel sorry for both of them, but for different reasons. I feel sorry for Matilda, because she was cheated of her crown and throne. I feel sorry for Adeliza, because she wanted children so badly with Henry, yet had to wait until her second marriage to start her family. If she did have children during her first marriage, it might have changed History altogether. Two different women, two sad stories. I can't wait to read the book!! Such a lovely cover, too!! Great job on your research!!
(Peggy Roberson 10:42am September 2, 2011)
I loved your other books, & can't wait to read this one. I am familiar with Matilda, but am unfamiliar with Adeliza. You have pricked my interest & now I want to find out everything I can about her. Great give away. Thank you for sharing your writing with us.
(Beverly Beltz 11:02am September 2, 2011)
the book sounds fasinating, i would love to win and read it both.
(Tammy Ramey 11:31am September 2, 2011)
Sounds like a great read. I love historicals, they are my favorite read.
(Gail Hurt 11:43am September 2, 2011)
This story of the 2 ladies sounds like a very good read!! Love history!!!!
(Joanne Bozik 1:56pm September 2, 2011)
Looks like a great read!
(Debbie Burdeen 2:11pm September 2, 2011)
I am glad you have taken the time and the energy to write this book. I really ejoy history but it is tough sometimes to figure out who what where. These European royal woman are smart tough and great. My great grandmother is some how related to the house of Orange frm the Netherlands. You could always tell that story next.
(Chrislin Payne 3:10pm September 2, 2011)
your historical novels got me hooked on history and it was the reason why I studied History. Lady of the English sounds like another keeper.
(Danny BrĂĽggemann 3:39pm September 2, 2011)
My cousin lives in England as well as my pen-pal.......they seem so much more relaxed and happy. And beautiful gardens, oh my........
(Susan Coster 4:39pm September 2, 2011)
I love historical novels and this one sounds very interesting. I'm looking forward to reading it.
(Cheryl Lynne 6:41pm September 2, 2011)
Both ladies Adeliza and Matilda sound like they certainly do not have dull lives. I love historical novels and look forward to reading this one
(Shirley Younger 6:50pm September 2, 2011)
This period in English history is so interesting. The roled that women played in both the Monarchy and government is so interesting. I had never heard the story you told above. So interesting. Thanks for a chance to win this book. I would love to read it.
(Jennifer Beyer 7:03pm September 2, 2011)
I enjoy reading historical romance fiction. The two ladies seem like they took different approaches for empowering their lives. The change of power and the compromises and negotiations that incur give this story some powerful stuff to hang onto.
(Alyson Widen 8:23pm September 2, 2011)
I have not read one of your novels yet but I'm hoping that will be changed today! I love historic novels and the these ladies in particular seem of very strong character. I guess they would have to be to endure in such circumstances. It also seems amazing that they would find any peace. From one moment to the next literally anything could happen that would change their fates present or future. Matilda in particular. Her story is amazing!
Thank you for this giveaway! I will keep my fingers crossed!(perhaps toes as well lol!)
(Margaret Faria 9:43pm September 2, 2011)
I generally really enjoy reading stories set in the 12th century. So, you ladies sound right up my alley!
(Molly Wilsbacher 10:59pm September 2, 2011)
As a lover to the historical fiction genre, I'm continually
amazed at the number of new royals that continue to pop up.
(Lisa Richards 11:43pm September 2, 2011)
Hope to read.
(Deb Pelletier 11:57pm September 2, 2011)
Would love to read more about the Two English Ladies.
(Sheila True 8:58am September 3, 2011)
I have to tell you that I hated history in school because it was so dry - just
memorization of dates. If we had had books like yours, I would have made
A's for sure! I do look forward to reading your delightful book and can't wait
to get my hands on it! Thanks for sharing.
(Connie Fischer 9:17am September 3, 2011)
I am new to historical fiction, and am intrigued to learn about royalty. I have not read any of your books but will be adding you to my TBR pile. Your ladies sound very interesting to read and to find out what will happen next.
(Elisa Varey 10:48am September 3, 2011)
I would love to read and review this book, thank you for the chance! I tend to love history and I think this book would be awesome!
(Kathyrn Little 3:16pm September 3, 2011)
I've only read about Matilda as a backgound character in other sories and have never heard of Adeliza at all. I'd love to read their stories.
(Diane Sallans 8:15pm September 3, 2011)
My favorite thing is the memory of the way my husband's eyes lit up when he smiled. He died on 1 Apr. 11 of a massive heart attack and I pray everyday that I can someday see him again in heaven. I bet he is an amazing angel.
(Mona Cunningham 11:28pm September 4, 2011)
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Regardless of what occurs, the three Catholic League football teams that compete in this weekend’s PIAA state semifinals will recognize that this season has been a success.
Right? Well, that depends on whom you ask.
On the record, players are offering the “right” or “politically correct” answers. Off the record, most are saying that anything less than a title would be devastating.
Perhaps the most inclusive response was offered by Archbishop Wood senior quarterback Jack Colyar.
“I wouldn’t say the season would be ruined,” he said, “but that’s not the way we want to go out.”
Colyar returned to health four games ago after an injury robbed him of seven games and now appears in typically strong form.
At 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, the Vikings will face Penn Hills in the Class 5A division at Chambersburg High School. Penn Hills is 15-0 and ranked eighth in the state as compared to Wood, which is 9-3 and ranked 12th. But the Vikings have captured nine of their last 10 games, four of the past five state titles, and five of the last seven, so stiff competition is nothing new.
Same deal for St. Joseph’s Prep. The Hawks shine in December, as evidenced by three state crowns in five seasons and a loss to Pine-Richland in last fall’s final.
Speaking of Pine-Richland, the Prep travels to Altoona to face those same defending champs 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 in a Class 6A meeting that appears guaranteed to be a spectacle.
Currently, the Hawks appear unstoppable. They are 11-0 and allowing less that two touchdowns per game while scoring an average of more than 40 points. Their sophomore quarterback, Kyle McCord, has fired 30 touchdown passes and 2,300 yards of real estate.
“People can play out the narrative that this is a revenge game and the game we’ve been waiting for,” said senior cornerback Zach Bouggess, who leads the team with three interceptions. “But for us, this game is just as important as others because it is the next one.”
Meanwhile, West Catholic brings its 12-2 record to Lehigh/Slatington to take on undefeated Southern Columbia (14-0) in a Class 2A bout 7 p.m. Friday.
Despite losing junior starting quarterback Zaire Hart-Hawkins to a season-ending injury, the Burrs whipped Richland, 35-7, in the quarters. Senior Tre Johnson did a fine job at QB and the defense dominated with four interceptions.
Most people think South Columbia is a lock. That’s just what West wants them to think.
“We are taking this one game at a time,” said senior linebacker/lineman Kha’Jey Frazier. “We are confident but humble, just like we were this whole year. We’re playing the role of the underdogs once again and we plan to keep this mindset throughout the whole week.”
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Detail emerged last night why for more than three months now Imo State have no commissioners. Governor Rochas Okorocha had sacked the State Executive Council last July.
Several factors have been fingered for the delay as observed by this newspaper in its latest findings.
One of such factors is the 2019 Governorship election which is compelling the Governor to poach for politicians within and outside the APC that will aid his succession plan in the coming year.
Worries were said to have been expressed why the APC in Imo State is less attractive for decamping politicians from the PDP who now prefer to head to APGA
It was unknown if the idea of appointing each commissioner from each of the 27 Local Governments is still feasible. Okorocha had said each of the 27 local governments ought to have a representative in the State Executive Council.
Twice, the list of commissioners were compiled and yet were unable to see the light of the day. The list was said to have been doctored at random and at a time withdrawn from onward transmission to the House of Assembly because of suspicions that some of the nominees loyalty were doubtful. Some of those initially penned down for appointments were later discovered to have political allegiance to Senator Ifeanyi Araraume.
Araraume is known to be enjoying the sympathy of some APC chieftains in the state thus making the government to be very thorough about those it wants to bring on board in the Rescue Mission boat. The manner some pro Okorocha supporters found their names in Araraume’s camp remains a jolting point for the Rescue Mission government who now want to be careful in constituting an election team starting with the State Executive Council.
This newspaper had reported that moves were ongoing to recruit between 3 to 10 persons per ward that will solely work for whoever the Governor selects as his choice successor in 2019. The move was later put on hold as a Government House source said it was suspended temporarily apparently after recent international engagements of the Governor which started with the visit of President Jacob Zuma of South Africa, U.S Ambassador to Nigeria and the Africa lawmakers conference.
The source said ” A lot is involved in appointing commissioners. This is the last quarter of the year and there is a consciousness that we need technocrats and politicians as well to push for the 2019 elections. What is coming on board is more less an election cabinet and after the ongoing international engagements of the Governor, announcements will be made”
The same scenario is also applicable to the appointment of Local Government Transition Committee Chairmen who were selected through voice votes at an event at the International Conference Centre, Owerri. After the compilation of a list, nothing further was heard despite the fact a second and critical look was taken at the list of nominees.


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The Bear and the Moon (Hardcover)
The two companions embark on a journey—a magical tale that encompasses the joys of friendship and discovery.
This is a gentle book filled with humor, while tackling complex topics like the transcendence of loss and forgiveness.
• Filled with emotive text and radiant illustrations
• Simply told and profoundly felt
• Award winning author-illustrator team
The Bear and the Moon is a compassionate tale that honors the small but profound world of the very young.
This sweet book teaches social and emotional skills to kids, and offers a clever way to soothe some of our most difficult feelings: loss and guilt.
• Just as ideal for gently soothing young readers to sleep as it is for encouraging a contemplative break from an energetic day
• Great for parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for a beautiful friendship or bedtime story
• Resonates year-round as a go-to gift for birthdays, holidays, and more
• Perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years old
• Add it to the shelf with books like Waiting by Kevin Henkes, Emily's Balloon by Komako Sakai, and Stellaluna by Janell Cannon.
Matthew Burgess is an assistant professor at Brooklyn College and a poet-in-residence in NYC schools through Teachers & Writers Collaborative. His award-winning first children’s book, Enormous Smallness: A Story of E. E. Cummings, was a Junior Library Guild selection and an ALA Notable Children’s Book. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
”Burgess and Chien add savor to a simple story with visceral writing and elemental artwork. . . . Chien creates each spread with a sense of freshness. . . . Burgess writes with nimble emotionality. . . . together, the creators deliver an essential message of self-acceptance”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“In the author’s and illustrator’s expert hands, readers are sure to feel lighter than air and ready for bed. The dreamy spread in which the bear receives his message from the moon is worth a mention all on its own, charming and cheerful as the rest of the book may be, as are velvety lavender endpapers featuring the balloon and the moon. [The Bear and the Moon i]s delightful as a balloon—but with more weight.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Simply told but deep with transcendent truth, The Bear and the Moon demonstrates the value of shared grief and the importance of forgiving ourselves.”—BookPage
“Burgess’ unassuming language is endearing. . . The pacing is flawless. . . Chien’s hazy, atmospheric illustrations. . . employ playful perspectives. . . [The Bear and the Moon] packs an emotional punch, and not just for preschoolers: it’s about no less than loss, self-forgiveness, and the ways in which memories can serve to mitigate grief.”—The Horn Book Magazine, starred review
“Kids who’ve ever broken a favorite toy will relate to the bear who takes his ‘squishable, huggable’ red balloon (which he thinks is a gift from the moon) everywhere until it pops. His feelings—first determination to fix it, then sadness when he realizes he can’t, and ultimately solace in the memory—are whimsically illustrated through a combination of charcoal, paint, and collage.”—Parents Magazine
“[T]he messaging is sweet. . . and the elegance of Chien’s artwork elevates the story to a steady place of beauty. . . This is a bedtime book to snuggle into.”—Booklist
“In spare, inviting verse, professor/poet Burgess highlights the absorbing power of young friendship, emphasizing that time together is no measure for the depth of the bond. . . . Burgess finds an ideal collaborator Brazilian artist Catia Chien, who lives in New York City and whose mixed-media illustrations imbue every vibrantly swathed, expressive page with resonating emotive range.”—Shelf Awareness for Readers
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Judy is very sick at the moment and in hospital. It appears that her cancer is back. Please pray this prayer in your head:
Our gracious heavenly Father, please heal Judy. Please make her stay in hospital comfortable but short. Give the doctors and nurses wisdom and compassion. We ask that you take away her cancer and bring her to wholeness. We know that you do not promise healing in this life, and we ask that in all things you may keep Judy safe in your love. Amen.

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Two fight scenes from both the movies share a very eerie connection
Sunny Leone and husband Daniel Weber have unveiled Kore -- the superhero who is arriving "to finish all evil", in Sunny's words.
Actor Neil Patrick Harris is the latest addition to the ensemble cast for the upcoming fourth instalment of the Matrix franchise.
Actors Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss are returning for the fourth installment of the Matrix franchise, which will be helmed by Lana Wachowski.
Electronic music producer and DJ Steve Aoki imagines a future where humans live in harmony with technology, and he's sharing that vision in a new comic book series called "Neon Future."
His own directorial debut will be screened alongside classics like Bill & Ted, Constantine, and Speed
Is John Wick’s latest trailer proof that something’s cooking in the Matrix universe?
Swinging from bronzed to vibrant colours, we have compiled a list of looks that are rocking the style circuit this year
Mumbai-based brand The Palms Spa, which opens in Chennai this weekend offers Matrix Rhythm Therapy favoured by top seeders in tennis
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Portable test apparatus utilized to access a field of test points comprises either a single access tool (100) or a multiple access adaptor (200) depending on the mode of testing required. Tool (100) is usually employed for accessing the field to effect a periodic testing whereas adaptor (200) is generally used for planned test activities. Tool (100) comprises body (111), guide assembly (150) and cover plater (170) which house clamp assembly (130) and pin contact assembly (180). Clamp assembly (130) operates in scissor-like fashion for engaging and disengaging tool (100) from test field grips (401). Spring-loaded pins (181) penetrate apertures (403) within the test field to contact the test points. Adaptor (200) comprises body (211), center panel (240) and guide (260) which enclose pin contact assembly (280); in addition, cam-lever drive assembly (210) attached to body (211). Drive assembly (210) has means for grasping a frame (50) associated with the test field so as to draw body (211) towards frame (50). In the engaged position, spring-loaded pins (281) contact the test point. Recesses (266) in the front face of guide (260) align juxtaposed test field grips to establish a uniform field of test points.


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The Los Angeles Sparks finished the 2017 season as the WNBA runner-up, after losing the Finals to the Lynx in a hard-fought Finals series. Though they were unsuccessful defending their 2016 WNBA Championship, the Sparks still matched their 2016 regular-season record by going 26-8.
In 2018, the Sparks have no intention to take a step back in the WNBA standings. They still have most of their key contributors from the last two seasons and LA also added two key players by drafting Maria Vadeeva and signing Cappie Pondexter in free agency.
Will that be enough for the Sparks to win their second championship in three years?
What to expect
The Sparks are returning the bulk of their core from the 2016 and 2017 teams. The All-Star front line of Candace Parker and Nneka Ogwumike are back. In the backcourt, reigning Defensive Player of the Year Alana Beard and point guard Odyssey Sims also return.
Chelsea Gray also returns from the 2017 team.
The Sparks will also bring back Serbian guard Ana Dabovic this season. Dabovic played in 2015 and 2016 for LA, where she developed a career scoring average of six points per game. In her rookie season (2015), Dabovic averaged 8.8 points per game and became a member of the All-Rookie Team.
The Sparks’ 2018 first-round draft pick is 19-year-old Dynamo Kursk center Maria Vadeeva. Vadeeva will give a huge boost to LA’s already-strong front-court rotation. She will get her fair share of time.
LA’s biggest free agent signing is veteran guard Cappie Pondexter. Pondexter has been one of the WNBA’s most potent perimeter scorers since she entered the league in 2006. Though Pondexter is not in her prime anymore, she will still be a substantial boost for the Sparks, presumably off the bench.
Like the Lynx, multiple Sparks players were overseas at the start of training camp. Nneka Ogwumike and Maria Vadeeva are still overseas playing for Dynamo Kursk, where they were in the Russian PBL Finals against UMMC Ekaterinburg.
The Sparks also have to figure out how their already-stacked front-court rotation will work out. Vadeeva is undoubtedly talented and has proven she can play at a high level in professional competition. But how much playing time will Vadeeva receive on a team that already features Ogwumike, Parker and Jantel Lavender in the post? Can all four posts be satisfied with their playing time, in particular, if the Sparks do not win games like they have in the last two seasons?
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In Being Flynn, Paul Dano plays alienated writer Nick Flynn, a brooding poet haunted by his mother’s death and his father’s seeming self destruction. Though abandoned by his father 18 years before, Nick is sought out by his dad (Robert De Niro) and has to cope with feelings he had long since buried while trying to make sense of his own life.
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More than a hundred profanities, about half of them F–words, are edited from the ClearPlayed version of Being Flynn. Also cut are several scenes of implied intercourse, and some male “locker–room” nudity. The movie covers some serious subjects — homelessness, suicide, addiction, insanity — and it’s not what you would call family-friendly. Kids, and plenty of adults, may get anxious waiting for the story to kick in.
Does Flynn find the meaning of life?…
The overall tone of Being Flynn is somewhat downbeat. Based on a true story, the movie follows characters who are often unsympathetic, and enters a world that is often seedy. But if you’re in the mood for a dose of reality, you’ll find some pretty great performances and a father–son relationship that is challenging and cathartic, warts and all.
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Rated R for language throughout, some sexual content, drug use, and brief nudity; 102 min; Directed by Paul Weitz

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With efforts by one set of foes already rebuffed, the state's top Republican lawmakers are making their own bid to quash a new state law designed to shine a light on "dark money.''
Stephanie Pullman died on a sweltering Arizona day after her electricity was cut off because of a $51 debt. Five years later, the 72-year-old's story remains at the heart of efforts to prevent others in Arizona from having their power cut off, leaving them without life-saving air conditioning in temperatures that have topped 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) on every day this month.
Gov. Katie Hobbs is demanding utilities tell her how they're prepared for record heat even though she has no legal authority to do so.
Temperatures have peaked at or above 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius) the entire month of July in Phoenix. Yet some people are cutting back on air conditioning, trying to bear the heat, afraid of the high electricity bills that will soon arrive.
The group that convinced voters last year to expose "dark money'' contributions to political campaigns wants a federal judge to toss a bid by a conservative advocacy group to kill the new law.
The future looks bright for electric vehicles in Arizona, according to Court Rich, the co-founder, senior partner, and director of the Renewable Energy and Regulatory Law departments for the Rose Law Group in Scottsdale.
Republican lawmakers continue to take aim at Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs’ extraordinary inaugural ceremony fundraising. But their efforts might be limited to sending a message. In a letter sent earlier this week, Rep. David Livingston, R-Peoria, asked Hobbs to report information relating to inaugural funding.
It is time for Southwest Gas to let the public in on its infrastructure plans before the Arizona Corporation Commission allows customers to be charged hundreds of millions of dollars that may have otherwise been avoided.
Gov. Katie Hobbs collected nearly $1.5 million in donations from corporations and other special interests to cover the cost of her inauguration.
In 2014, the state's largest electric company put $10.7 million into successful efforts to elect Republicans Tom Forese and Doug Little to the panel that has life-or-death control of how much the company can charge its customers.
The state Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether a majority of the Arizona Corporation Commission can block one of its members from seeking access to corporate records to see if the company is funneling "dark money'' into the campaigns of regulators.
Arizonans understand the benefits of transitioning to clean energy. Working together, we can make this part of the Arizona we want.


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An Upper West Side congregation that sought to tear down its church building, a Manhattan landmark, and sell the property to a developer — to the consternation of some neighbors, including a growing list of celebrities — has put the plans on hold.
The congregation, members of West Park Presbyterian Church, had said for decades that it did not have the money to fix up the crumbling 19th-century Romanesque Revival building. Instead, its members hoped the sale of the property, to a developer who planned to turn it into a high-end apartment building, would help to sustain the broader work of the church, including serving people in need.
But the 19th-century building was designated a landmark in 2010. To demolish it, the church needed permission from the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission, which members sought in 2022. The request prompted an upwelling of support for the building’s preservation from supporters, including elected officials, as well as Matt Damon and Mark Ruffalo.
In a letter sent to the commission on Friday, lawyers for the church said it was withdrawing its application because of a lawsuit involving a lease dispute filed by the church against one of the tenants.
The commission was scheduled to vote on the church’s application on Tuesday. The church said in a statement on Friday that it planned to try again when the lawsuit was resolved.
But supporters of the preservation of the building said they hoped the move might lead to a different future for the building.
“I’m ecstatic,” said Gale Brewer, a council member who represents the Upper West Side and who helped make the building a landmark, over the objections of the congregation. She said she hoped the hold could lead to someone else buying the building with plans not to tear it down.
The dispute over the church had drawn nationwide attention because of the celebrities who had rallied to preserve the building. In addition to Mr. Ruffalo and Mr. Damon, the actor Wendell Pierce, the comedian Amy Schumer, the rapper Common and others had spoken out in favor of preservation. Mr. Ruffalo even cornered Mayor Eric Adams at the Tribeca Film Festival to defend the building.
The church had also become a flashpoint in the debate over the city’s housing crisis. Some supporters for more development said the celebrities and the well-connected Upper West Side residents who came to the building’s defense were obstructing housing that the city needs.
A housing shortage is one of the main reasons rent and home prices in New York City are high.


It was a story that seemed to reinforce stereotypes of President Donald Trump: On a visit to Japan, he was handed a box of food for a ritual feeding of carp, and after doling out a few spoons’ worth, he got impatient and dumped the rest of the box all at once.
Initial reports of the food dump — like this early video from CNN — suggested that Trump acted on his own. This pushed the late-night Twitterverse and blogosphere into a tizzy. The website Jezebel posted a story headlined, “Big Stupid Baby Dumps Load Of Fish Food On Japanese Koi Pond.”
No world leader has tried harder to get on President Trump’s good side than Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Whether racing to New York the day after the 2016 election and presenting Trump with a $3,755 gold-plated golf driver, or taking him out on the golf course and serving hamburgers for lunch, Abe has cultivated a close personal relationship with his American counterpart.
.. But now, Japan, which is not just led by a friendly politician but also is a key security ally of the United States, looks likely to be slapped with tariffs on its steel exports to the United States. And to add insult to injury, the reason, Trump says, is rooted in national security.
“The U.S. is suddenly treating Japan as a target,” said Tsuyoshi Kawase, a professor of international trade policy at Sophia University in Tokyo. “The Japanese side is bewildered and confused.”.. countries that figured, no matter the bumps in relations with Washington, they would wind up on the same side against China in any dispute over steel or unfair trade practices. And yet suddenly there is talk of a trade war between the United States and its supposed friends... Even those leaders who have grown accustomed to the zigs and zags of the Trump White House say this could be different. The consequences of Trump’s targeting other priorities — the Paris climate agreement and the Iran nuclear deal chief among them — have not had an immediate, concrete effect. But the tariffs could soon put citizens in ally nations out of work, and if a trade war escalates, all sides could feel the pain, officials from Brasília to Brussels to Seoul say.“The impulsiveness of the decision caught us by surprise,” said Diego Bonomo, the head of foreign trade at the National Trade Association of Brazil. His country is the second-largest exporter of steel to the United States.
“It’s an economic shot in the foot,” he said. “When they impose tariffs to hurt Brazilian steel, they hurt their own coal exports and exports of products that use steel.”
.. Trump’s order came hours after Japan and 10 other countries formalized a new Pacific free-trade agreement
.. The announcement also upended a Saturday meeting of the top U.S., E.U. and Japanese trade negotiators, who were originally scheduled to convene to talk about how to take on what they say is China’s unfair support for its steel industry. Instead, officials say, the meeting may turn out to be the first salvo in an unfolding and escalating trade skirmish.
.. The frustration is compounded by Trump’s national security rationale. In fact, say U.S. allies, there is no national security risk to importing steel and aluminum from one’s closest military partners. And any move that damages their own industries also hits at overall NATO readiness and hurts trust among allies, they say.
.. But that response could backfire, some analysts say. If the WTO rules against the White House, and Trump chooses to ignore the ruling, that could effectively spell the end of the organization.
.. “To be honest, everyone kind of agrees with us,” said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss closed-door European efforts. “I haven’t found anyone who says, ‘No no, the president is right.’ ”
.. The prospect of steel tariffs follows on the heels of similar levies on solar panels and washing machines. But it comes at a sensitive time on the front of North Korean diplomacy.
.. tariffs could have a “negative impact on South Korea-U.S. relations,”
.. Many in Japan worry that Trump’s effort may ultimately undermine global security, not bolster it.
“When trade friction grows between allies, the alliance is weakened,” Watanabe said. “But it’s unclear if Trump understands that.”


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Detail from the painting 'Il bacio' (The Kiss) 1859 painting by Italian artist Francesco Hayez. It is possibly his best known work Francesco Hayez February 1791 – 21 December the leading artist of Romanticism in Milan.
Sculptor Fills Pavilion with Stunning Series of Wire Mesh Architecture
"Galileo Chini Galileo Chini is the famous Italian artist credited with introducing the art nouveau or Liberty style into Italy. The last one was gorgeous, this one is drop dead gorgeous." - in the praise of pottery ~:^]>
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Harvard will stiffen rules for staff at med school
Conflict of interest will be redefined
Harvard Medical School plans to strengthen its conflict-of-interest rules for doctors and researchers, amid a US Senate investigation into several faculty members and a new state law that will make public some of the payments doctors receive from pharmaceutical and medical-device companies.
Many top medical schools, including Stanford University, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of California at Los Angeles and at San Francisco, and the University of Massachusetts have adopted stricter policies in the past two years. Last year, the American Medical Student Association graded Harvard with an F on its conflict-of-interest policy because it does not address issues like whether companies can provide gifts and meals for faculty.
But Dr. David Korn, Harvard University's vice provost for research and a nationally known leader on conflict-of-interest policies, said Harvard's job is considerably more challenging, because the medical school does not own or control its affiliated teaching hospitals, where clinical faculty members see patients and interact with drug company salespeople. And most clinical faculty are employees of the hospitals, not the medical school.
"I personally would like to see the medical profession above public reproach to the maximum extent possible," said Korn, who was hired several months ago and will oversee a review of all the university's conflict-of-interest policies, including those at the medical school. He said the gifts doctors receive from drug companies "are unnecessary and distracting and in some ways demeaning to the medical profession." But the medical school "has to bring the hospitals along with it," he said.
Harvard's teaching hospitals, including Massachusetts General, Brigham and Women's, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, each have their own conflict-of-interest rules, which overlap with but are separate from those for Harvard Medical School.
The medical school's policy focuses on limiting research conflicts; for example, it bars faculty or their family members from holding more than $30,000 worth of stock in publicly traded companies, and any equity in privately held companies that sponsor their research, or from receiving more than $20,000 a year in consulting or other fees. The hospital policies generally cover research conflicts but also set rules for whether drug companies can provide meals for doctors during educational talks and give them gifts. Doctors are required to fill out various forms for the hospitals and medical school each year, disclosing many of their relationships with industry.
A 19-member committee will review the entire policy, which could take a year, said the medical school dean, Dr. Jeffrey Flier. He said that the policy is revised regularly - most recently in 2004 - and that the current review was not prompted by the Senate investigation or the new state law. US Senator Charles E. Grassley, a Republican from Iowa, has accused three Mass. General psychiatrists of not fully disclosing payments they received from drug companies for consulting and other activities. The doctors have said they believed they complied with the rules. Harvard Medical School and Mass. General are conducting their own investigations.
"The public and regulatory agencies are saying we have to be much more transparent about any relationships faculty have with industry," said Dr. Richard Schwartzstein, a member of the review committee and a pulmonologist at Beth Israel Deaconess. "The trend is to become more and more stringent, there's no question about that."
Flier said one area the committee probably will focus on is continuing medical education. The medical school sponsors several hundred courses for doctors each year, Harvard officials said, and drug companies pay about 13 percent of the cost. He said the medical school does not allow pharmaceutical companies to influence the content of courses. But some medical schools have adopted additional safeguards against industry influencing education for physicians, such as requiring companies to give money to a central office, which then distributes it to pay for courses. Others are discussing banning industry funding altogether.
"I don't think we need to go there," Flier said, about entirely barring company funding for education. "If you have the appropriate separation between the source of funding and the speakers and the topics, it's not a problem in my point of view."
Harvard also is under pressure from some medical students demanding stricter rules. Last year, a group of students pushed for and won a new policy requiring lecturers, faculty members, and visiting professors to disclose any financial interests they have in a company or treatment they discuss. Students say enforcement of the policy is spotty.
"We do see that interaction between industry and [doctors and hospitals] can be very beneficial in providing new therapies," said one of the students, Kirsten Austad. "But when it's not above board it can create mistrust between patients and doctors."
Liz Kowalczyk can be reached at email@example.com.


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Cycle of Life Journey is an adventure of self-awareness that will lead you through the seasonal cycles of humanness: from the mystery of life’s infinite potential, to the experience of love and compassion, and then to the wisdom of your own heart, which holds the answer to the question, “What is my part?”
The experiences within this book are alive with the ever-changing dance of life as it ushers us through the seasonal transitions of life and living. These 52 journeys are a bold and light-hearted exploration of life’s complexity, simplicity, and profound impermanence. These journeys question perceived truths we hold of life and inquire candidly into the nature of being human.
As you journey through these cycles of humanness, tears and laughter can bathe you in the mystery of life’s infinite potential, allowing you to experience greater awareness, experience, compassion, and love. This journey will bring to light the answer to life’s most important question, “What is my part?”
Emerging Woman is a novel inspired by visions and dreams. Twenty years ago a vision from Grandmother Spirit enlivened the landscape of this story. Slowly, the layers and mystery were revealed, the characters emerged and each took their place as archetypal reflections of our shared stories and struggles in the pursuit of freedom.
Grandmother Spirit, the Soul Whisperer awaits the women’s arrival in the red-rock Canyonlands of Southern Utah. Here, her heart is at peace, Old memories are awakening as she ceremonially prepares to tell a story.
Sophia is off on a whirlwind odyssey through the back pages of her own life after a vision quest reveals a long-buried secret.
As the storms of life toss her in and out of the arms of grace, Sophia discovers and nurtures an inherent determination to find spiritual meaning in every challenge along the way, even at the edge of death.
Anna is an unwilling passenger on this wild ride, holding on for dear life through a 50-year-long rite of passage from shame to freedom.
Overlaid with the gauze of dreams and clarified by flashes of grace, Grandmother Spirit’s story is told as it came to pass both in our tangible world and in the world of reflections and alternate possibilities.

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Faulhaber and Technosoft Develop a Small Intelligent Motor with EtherCat communication(PresseBox) (Neuchâtel, Switzerland, )
The motor is based on the highly successful 32....BX Brushless DC 4-pole technology servomotors using the system FAULHABER® ironless stator, a dynamically balanced rotor, resulting in a no-cogging output, which is ideal for low inertia loads.
The controller is of modular design and compact construction, for high reliability, and incorporates the iPOS4808 controller which utilises Technosoft's MotionChip™ technology and offers 7 I/Os. The configuration, tuning and local programming of the iPOS drive can easily be done using Technosoft's powerful graphical platform, EasyMotion Studio. The position sensor is absolute single-turn, providing 4096 counts per revolution for accurate speed and position control, down to 5 arc minutes.
Alongside the EtherCAT version there are two CAN versions: the standard CANopen one, in accordance to the CiA 301, 305 and 402 profiles, and the TMLCAN protocol one. TML (Technosoft Motion Language) opens the possibility of using the powerful motion controller, allowing it to operate as an independent intelligent device (e.g., customise any homing routine to match the application needs). Stand-alone, single or multi-axis applications with communication between drives without the need of a CAN master are possible, while various types of CAN masters are also supported with an extended set of Technosoft Motion Control Libraries.
This intelligent motor has a maximum speed of 6000 rpm and a stall torque of 97 mNM, which is achieved from a motor with a diameter of 32 mm; the maximum length of the integrated unit is a mere 92.8 mm. The controller is housed in an oblong, which is 46.5 mm x 67 mm, with a depth of 26 mm. There are six families of Faulhaber gearheads that are available for fitting to the motor, depending on the requirements of the application.
An intelligent motor can be used in many applications, but it has been developed for medical analysis and dosing machines, pick-and-place and welding robots, instrumentation and optical equipment, unmanned military vehicles, packaging bottling and labelling machines.
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Located in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, Technosoft is a leading DSP Motion Control Technology company specialized in the design and manufacture of motion control and intelligent motor products. For markets and customers with special requirements, the company can provide a custom motion system to meet their needs.


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His performance was part of a special bit to ring in the 1,500th episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
August 13, 2021
Pat Monahan heads back in time with Kyle Meredith to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their hit single.
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Other signatories include Linkin Park, Lykke Li, R.E.M. Sheryl Crow, and Sia.
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The co-headlining tour spans 45 dates.
November 9, 2018
The new track comes ahead of the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers' upcoming summer tour.
March 30, 2018
Hall of Famers set to play in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Orlando, and Boston.
January 22, 2018
This week's episode is full of BSBs, Zero Gs, and teeny bikinis.
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Strong performances can't save weak storytelling in Chris Kelly’s debut feature film.
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Train, Train, go away.
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Sunday, March 5, 2017
Are Police Killings of Blacks a Form of Racism?
If you listen to to some of the militant so-called black leaders and radical civil rights leaders, you'd think that every time a policeman kills a black person, it was based on the policeman's innate racism toward blacks. Do these race hustlers have a legitimate gripe? Let's look at the facts: In 2015, 986 people were shot and killed by police. Of that number, 495 were white (50%) and 258 were black (26%). That's a 2 to1 ratio.
Many liberals portray shootings by police as racist attacks on blacks, regardless of the facts. It turns out that the U.S. Justice Dep't. has found that black police officers in San Francisco and Philadelphia are more likelier than white officers to shoot and use force against black suspects. Is that racism? According to Heather MacDonald, author of the book, “War on Cops”, in 2013, 42% of cop killers were black and there was no charge of racism by the “poverty pimps” (Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, Black Lives Matter, New Black Panther Party, Louis Farrakhan etc.)
Another false claim by academic liberals and civil rights spokespeople who make the claim that the disproportionate number of blacks in prison is a result of racism and strict drug laws that target blacks more than any other group. They ignore the fact that black criminal activity is many multiples of that of other racial groups. MacDonald says that state prisons contain 88% of the nation's prison population and that just 4% of state prisoners are incarcerated for drug possession. The vast majority of blacks in prison are there because of violent crime - and mostly against other black people. In fact, the most tragic aspect of black crime are law abiding black people who must conduct their lives in fear. The white liberals, who constantly make excuses for this aspect of black crime, do not live this way and in most cases would not tolerate it.
When President Trump makes reference to this horrible situation, he is vilified and called a racist and insensitive to the plight of the black community that are confronted with this almost on a daily basis. But, why are pliant blacks being used as pawns of the white liberals who are mostly in charge of the cities where this black crime is taking place? They should be using their efforts to support and champion the people who are trying to protect them from the criminals among them, the police. (Most of this information I've mentioned in this editorial was gleaned from an article by Professor Walter Williams, a well respected black academic and economist).
The term racist, which is used primarily by liberals to attack conservatives, is now becoming hackneyed and irrelevant because it is being over used by the purveyors of racial tumult. The biggest victims of this slander and libel are conservative blacks like Ben Carson, Thomas Sowell, Lt.Col. Allen West, Larry Elder, Sen. Tim Scott and the aforementioned Walter Williams etc., all highly respected citizens by fair-minded people.
So, the next time you hear any of the racial arsonists claim that the police are the enemies of black people, refer to the crime statistics I've presented in this editorial to refute their baseless charges.
Conservative commentary by Chuck Lehmann


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The number nine holds great historical and cultural significance in various contexts, including Navaratri, Nabagraha, and the nine months of the gestational period. In many traditions and belief systems, the number nine is considered sacred and holds symbolic meaning.
In Hindu mythology, Navaratri is a nine-night festival celebrated to worship the divine feminine energy. It symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is dedicated to various forms of the goddess Durga. The nine nights represent the nine different manifestations of the goddess and are considered auspicious and powerful.
Nabagraha, on the other hand, refers to the nine celestial bodies or planets in Vedic astrology. These include the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu. Each of these planets is believed to influence different aspects of human life and play a significant role in astrological predictions and rituals.
The number nine is also associated with the human gestational period, which lasts approximately nine months. This period is considered sacred and represents the journey of new life, nurturing, and the creation of a new being. It is a time of transformation and growth, both for the mother and the unborn child.
In various cultures and spiritual traditions, the number nine is seen as a symbol of completion, wholeness, and divine perfection. It is considered a sacred number representing harmony, balance, and fulfillment.
By incorporating the nine motifs in Nabakothi Ikat sarees, the weavers pay homage to these cultural and symbolic significances. It adds a deeper layer of meaning and spirituality to the saree, making it not just a piece of clothing but a representation of ancient wisdom and divine connections.
Owning and wearing a Nabakothi Ikat saree allows one to embrace the rich historical and cultural significance associated with the number nine. It serves as a reminder of the sacredness and beauty inherent in the weaving traditions of Odisha.


When i was trying to get the crud out of the pump, i released the two
spring holders and tried to pull the pump off. It seemed to be stuck,
that's when i just used the needle nose to pull the crap out of it.
I was afraid if i put too much force on it i would ruin it and create
another issue. It does seem to be draining, but i wonder if some of the
impellers in the pump were damaged due to the crud stuck inside.
The pump impeller must have been welded by crud to the end of the motor
When a similar thing happened to me (wife's nylon ped escaped the delicates
bag), the nylon stretched to about 20 times its original length and wrapped
around the impeller drive shaft.
I spent hours unwinding it and cleaning all the crud, got a greasy as a
White Castle hamburger and nicked every knuckle on my hands. I was so proud
of having found the problem, took the machine apart, pulled the
super-elongated footwear out and gotten the whole machine back together.
Despite my heroic efforts, when I got home from work the next day, my wife
had purchased a new Sears unit that was on sale and had the old one hauled
away. I was more than a little peeved but she pointed to a white blouse she
had washed in the machine that now had a big grease stripe on it.
Apparently I didn't wipe the tub down as well as I thought. She told me
that she knew the only way to keep me from chopping it up for parts was to
spirit it away while I was at work.
I think the only thing I ever worked on that was harder to reach was the
power steering pump on an old Jag sedan. After trying to replace it I
reached the conclusion that they began the car's assembly by having someone
hold the steering pump in the air and then assembling the entire rest of the
car around it. Whitworth, SAE and metric screws, too!
The best part is that when the PS pump gasket failed (it was at some
incredibly high PSI - I want to say over 2000, but that may be a total brain
lapse) it spewed power steering fluid all over the always overheated exhaust
manifold, emitting a cloud of smoke that looked like D-Day invasion
My ancient Whirlpool has come up parts NLA (no longer
available) at my parts house. I've kept it running with
oiling the electric motor, and later the water discharge
pump. I've also had to clean the timer with a big dose of
electical contact cleaner, and then reoil the timer. Plans
are to keep it going as long as possible.
I would have thought a seized pump make a hell of a lot of noise like
it did on my old Kenmore. The motor should have had enough torque to
spin the belt around the pump pulley causing a heck of a racket. If
the motor just locked up it likely cycled on its built in
thermal/current overload protection but I would also think it should
trip a breaker if locked up.
This was a direct drive pump. It was not locked up until the end, but
the crud in it put a extra load on the motor. It seemed also the
impellers were flexible inside so they would give some rather than be
rigid. That probably explains why it did not lock up before
On Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:45:17 -0400, "Stormin Mormon"
The ones made since the Carter administration do not have a belt. The
pump is direct drive and the transmission is driven through a plastic
coupler designed to shear off before you break something expensive.
If the contacts were badly pitted, they might not last *that* long before
they fail again (but that's worst-case and you're still extending the
life of the washer for a bit longer*).
I remember taking apart timers as a kid - some of them have a bazillion
switch contacts in them that are all the same design. If you have one
like that then I bet you could swap contacts with good ones that control
a washer program that you never use...
* and by the time it dies next, new front-loaders might be a fair price...
I really did not think this would be a permanent repair. But it buys me
time to maybe find a used timer or other cheaper part.
Somewhere out there is someone who is throwing away a washer with a bad
motor and a good timer,,,
Maybe in the future i will get one of these tosser front loads and try
to restore it to life. I still don't know if i am 100% sold that they
are a long term wise idea.
They work - or at least the ones I grew up with in europe did. Problem in
the US is that they're still expensive compared to identical-featured
models in the rest of the world (why? maybe just because the
manufacturers think that's what people are prepared to pay?), and I'm not
sure the service/spares availability is there quite yet.
Give it a few years though and I think they'll be a good investment...
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After all, silicone is what holds your aquarium together. Without it, your aquarium is little more than glass panes. Which isn’t really an aquarium at all, right?
Many hobbyists only become aware of just how useful silicone is when their tank begins to leak. Silicone to the rescue! A small dollop is enough to fix any leaky fish tank.
Many hobbyists only become aware of just how useful silicone is when their tank begins to leak. Silicone to the rescue! A small dollop is enough to fix any minor leak.
Others use silicone when they want to glue rocks, plants or other decorations to the glass of their tank. Because silicone dries clear, it’s less noticeable than other adhesives.
As you see, silicone is pretty handy stuff. I always keep a tube on hand in case of an emergency. I highly recommend that you do the same.
But before you run out and grab an unused tube of silicone that has been sitting in your shed for years, there is one thing you should know…
Using the wrong type of silicone in your aquarium can kill your fish!
Yep. It turns out that not all silicone is safe for aquarium use.
But don’t stress! I’m here teach you everything you need to know about choosing the ideal silicone for your aquarium, including which is the best for your tank!
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MSI MPG A1000G PCIE5 1000 Watt 80 Plus Gold SMPS
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Brisbane's yearly industry mecca BIGSOUND is broadening its horizons beyond its expanded calendar and massive monetary prize in 2017, throwing open the gates for expressions of interest from visual artists to either showcase or contribute to this year's event.
The BIGSOUND Public Art Showcase is an open call for Australian artists of all disciplines wanting to exhibit existing works over the course of the event this September, with both public and venue spaces available.
Successful artists will have the costs of transport and installation of their artwork covered by BIGSOUND, as well as be granted delegate passes (worth $670) to allow them free rein to rub shoulders with potential collaborators in the music industry. All featured artworks will also be documented on this year's BIGSOUND website.
If you're interested in showcasing, let Festival Producer Jonny Ruddy know (firstname.lastname@example.org) by Friday 30 June.
To become a part of the festival design team — a group of up to 10 artists working under Splendour In The Grass' Senior Creative Manager, Janne Scott — to create new artwork specifically for BIGSOUND, you'll need to fill out the online application form by midnight on Sunday 7 May.
Artists of all disciplines are welcome here too, including animation, design, digital media, interactive, architecture, installation and performance.
Further eligibility criteria for the design team include being a resident of south-east Queensland, available to attend workshops on 4, 5 and 29 July, be flexibly available to work on the production and delivery of artworks between 31 July and 5 September, having a compelling portfolio of existing work, and able to convince the selectors that you've got an awesome idea up your sleeve for what you could contribute to the event.
Successful applicants will be paid a minimum $500 fee as well as receiving a full pass to BIGSOUND and due credit on the festival's website.
For more information about either becoming a part of the festival design team or submitting your work for showcasing, see BIGSOUND's website.

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text: Fred is concerned about the studies done that show alarming numbers of kids who text and drive. Leo says it's more than just texting though, there are a lot of things people do while driving that is equally as dangerous. In general, Leo believes we are more and more distracted in our lives and cell phones do contribute to it. The NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) in December recommended a full ban on the use of cell phones while driving, not just texting but talking as well even if it's hands-free. The issue is that you can't pinpoint one source of distraction.


Another Design Inspired By Clarice Cliff
Here is something else I have found in a heap of things to finish…
This cotton tote bag with an aida panel across the front was a free gift with a magazine, several years ago. It must have been about the time I was designing the series “Inspired by Clarice Cliff“, and it probably seemed a good idea to cover all the aida, rather than having threads stretching across the back of the stitching.
It’s a real trial to stitch, though. I’m not at all surprised it ended up at the bottom of the workbasket. If the handles don’t get in the way, the rest of the bag does. Since it is made without a seam at the bottom, I can’t even release the seam to make life easier, although I admit that doing so might not help as much as you’d hope.
Here is a close-up of the design as far as it is stitched. I’ve used Anchor Stranded Cotton, and the variegated thread is one of Anchor’s standard variegated threads. I’ve stitched the primary section in that thread in two phases of half-cross stitch, to spread out and change the colour effect a little.
This is going to be my “travelling project” until it is finished, as when I sort out the threads it should be quite compact, and it’s not such fine and delicate stitching as most of my other current projects. As I don’t travel regularly, it will be a while before you see it again.


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Walk into the stately dining room at The Musket Room, a Michelin-starred restaurant in New York’s Nolita neighborhood, and you’ll notice the vibrant blue banquettes and quiet elegance. But back in the kitchen, you’ll likely find Executive Chef Mary Attea and Executive Pastry Chef Camari Mick singing along to Hamilton or Hadestown or gasping at a gristly true crime podcast. “It was instant chemistry when we first met,” says Mick with a smile. “She walked into the kitchen and said, ‘Are you listening to something about murder? Turn it up!”
The Musket Room was once a bastion of New Zealand cuisine, but since Attea and Mick took the helm in 2020, it’s become a globetrotting, deeply personal celebration of flavor. The menus pull from global flavors rooted in Attea’s Lebanese heritage paired with Mack’s passion for whimsy and ‘90s nostalgia. This approach has won over the neighborhood and earned them two James Beard Award nominations: Attea for Best Chef in New York State, and Mack for Outstanding Pastry Chef.
Transforming a restaurant’s entire culinary ethos requires a great deal of passion and partnership, a feat that’s perfectly embodied in The Musket Room’s tasting menu. In addition to a plated dessert, lucky diners take home a box of petits fours, each one designed by Mick to call back to one of Attea’s savory dishes earlier in the meal. A pistachio bonbon, for example, conjures up memories of a hamachi crudo served with Cara Cara oranges and a pistachio puree.
“Camari could have made any old petits fours that she wanted to make but it’s a beautiful way to bring the meal together,” says Attea. “Maybe guests will eat them later on, and it can remind them of their evening.”
As restaurants adapt to this new era of pandemic dining, Mick and Attea are dedicated to cultivating a healthy workplace for the next generation of chefs. “I am one of few Black women pastry chefs in fine dining, so it’s very important for me to pave a road for the next generations of POC cooks and chefs — and whoever wants to be in the industry — so they don’t have to break down as many walls as I did,” says Mick.
“My goal is to continue to have excited, eager, young new cooks coming in and hopefully set them on the right path as they spend time here and pursue whatever they’re doing next,” says Attea. For her, that means getting input from everyone in the kitchen about what new dishes to introduce instead of taking up the menu mantle alone. Who knows what delights will appear in the dining room as new produce creeps into kitchens? It’s worth ordering at least once a season to find out.

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The bodies of six French aid workers killed by suspected jihadists in Niger republic arrived in Paris on Friday with Prime Minister Jean Castex due to lead a national tribute later in the day.
AFP news agency reported that the four women and two men were killed on Sunday along with their Nigerien guide and driver in a wildlife haven about an hour’s drive southeast from the capital, Niamey.
The victims worked for French NGO Acted and were aged between 25 and 30.
The national tribute in the VIP section of Paris’s Orly airport will be closed to the media but Castex will be joined by several senior ministers.
“It’s important that the nation pays homage to them,” said Jerome Bertin, the head of France Victimes federation.
“Their families want their commitment to be properly cited. They were not tourists killed in Niger but young people engaged in helping the people of this country.”
The country, one of the poorest in the world, is struggling with incursions by Islamists from both Nigeria to the south and Mali to the west.
In Paris, French anti-terror prosecutors said they would investigate charges of “murders with links to a terrorist enterprise” and “criminal terrorist association”.
There have been no claims of responsibility so far for the killings.
A judicial source in Paris said the attack was premeditated and targeting Westerners.
French President Emmanuel Macron described it as manifestly a terrorist attack and said there would be repercussions.
“We’re pursuing action to eradicate the terrorist groups, with the strengthened support of our partners,” Macron said at a Defence Council video-conference on Niger at the Fort de Bregancon, southern France on August 11, 2020.
The president did not elaborate on the exact nature of the measures envisaged but Castex said the odious crime would not go unpunished.
Acted has decided temporarily to suspend work in Niger but has stressed it would not pull out of the country.
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Risk Strategies Co. (RSC), a national insurance brokerage and risk management firm based in Boston, has completed the merger of Cohn-Reid-O’Neill Insurance Services Inc. (CRO) in Burlingame, Calif., with its West Coast operations. Focused on providing insurance brokerage and employee benefits services to the technology, agriculture and real estate sectors, CRO has built its private client personal lines insurance group, which serves high net worth individuals and families, into one of the largest in California.
The merger supports RSC’s strategy to supplement organic growth and also diversify with targeted transactions. In addition, CRO expands RSC’s presence in California, which already includes offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento and Irvine, and provides RSC with a foundation for continued growth in the rest of the Western U.S. region. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
As part of the merger, CRO’s three founding principals, Joe Cohn, Andy Reid and John O’Neill, will continue to lead CRO’s business with all of CRO’s employees joining the newly combined RSC-CRO organization.
Headquartered in Boston, Risk Strategies is a national insurance brokerage firm, with additional offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Irvine and Providence. The company provides insurance and risk financing solutions to middle market companies, large corporations and high net worth individuals and families.
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