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“Un-fucking-believable.” Gajeel cursed aloud, stomping his way back to the team's assigned hotel with Levy and Lilly in tow. The other two members of their team, Tadzio Atreus (the big guy with the mustache) and Priam (the red haired kid) left to drink their victory in some bar for the night.
Gajeel and Tadzio had somehow managed to beat the other four teams, but when their magic had been measured at the end, it was near empty. Hence, last place and the Dragon Slayer’s pissy mood. Closing her eyes, Levy tried to embrace the logic of it all. Their reunion didn't go as she liked (he tried to get her disqualified), their first match in a big competition had happened (it is up to debate if it was even official) and they haven't resolved the unspoken tension between the two of them which is: he didn't want her here and she couldn't accept that.
Before she could say something, Levy felt a sudden shooting pain in her temples and froze where she stood. Not again. Panic raced through her veins in a choppy rhythm as she fought to not show the pain lacing through her head. If Gajeel knew there might be something wrong with her, he would have all the proof he needed to make her leave.
Whirling around, Levy started jogging away, “I'm gonna go look around, guys. See you later!”
“Hey! Get back here!” Gajeel yelled after her but Levy gnored him. Thankfully, Lilly changed forms to intercept the Dragon Slayer..
“Be careful, Levy!” the Exceed waved her off, pushing at his friend's chest to get him moving again.
With a thankful smile, Levy searched the stalls for anything related to healing. Due to her excitement to prepare for the travel to Valdis, Levy forgot to restock her potions. With how sudden and severe the headaches have become, she couldn't afford to cost her team any points.
Rubbing her temples to try and sooth the ache, Levy thought back to the preliminaries and how brutal everyone used their magic against another to get the upper hand. They were punching, casting, getting caught by someone's magic or running to avoid being hit by a spell. It was a frantic scramble for survival to stay on their feet. By crafty use of Gajeel's shadow manipulation and Atreus' use of enchantments, they were able to be the last team standing. Althought this tournament is merely a form of entertainment, there are few holds barred and nearly killing participants is encouraged. She didn't want to hurt others, it isn't in her nature.
Sniffling from the stress and the pain, Levy felt tears well up in her eyes. She wants to become stronger so Gajeel can see her more than a friend. Hugging herself, Levy clenches her eyes closed to squeeze the salty tears away. Will the cost of proving herself mean hurting others? Can she do it? This is a mistak-
You are you, Levy. No one can define that but yourself.
Wiping away the tears, Levy slaps both her hands hard against her cheeks. Not believing in herself is the kind of attitude that would be an embarrassment to her guild's way. Zied is right, she is who she is and when it comes to fighting in that dirt covered arena, she will fight her way. With or without Gajeel's approval.
Feeling better, Levy once again searches for a pain potion. Luckily she found a healer's shop near one of the rivers bisecting the shore side of the city and paid for ten bottles.
Leaving the shop, she noticed a large bonfire near the river. Even through the busy streets, Levy can hear the boom of drums and the echoes of laughter. Deciding to check out the festivities, she drinks half of a potion bottle and walks toward the giant dancing flames.
Pushing through the crowd, Levy found herself looking at a large tent placed over a great spread of food where people in organized lines fill large porcelain plates. Big platters of freshly made meat dishes, mashed potatoes and soups lined the long tables where bowls of fresh fruit are placed in between. At the end of each table are large barrels of water with several ladles hung on the sides. In one corner, a liquor vendor is giving out free wooden mugs of ale to any and all who approach him. On the barrels and on each side of the tent canopy is the Anatola insignia of a flower and an axe. Maybe Zied is around with his team somewhere?
Case in point, she noticed several woven blankets and pillows spread over the soft grass behind the food tent. Sitting among the fabric facing the massive bonfire is the Anatola team, their rulers and several children. The group laughed and ate among themselves while clapping to the music, watching people dance around the bonfire.
“Hello, Levy,” a deep voice murmured near her ear and she jumped around to face Zied. He no longer wore his team uniform but a loose gray shirt and black pants with an empty sword holster hooked onto his belt.
“Hi, Zied! What is all this?” she asked, gesturing to the free food and bonfire.
The older man took her hand and pressed it into the crook of his arm, leading them around the tent. “My sister-in-law wanted to treat the people of Valdis as a sign of good will to King Acelan. We'll find out tomorrow if it was such a good idea.”
“Well I think it's a great idea! I'm sure not everyone here can afford buying food all night, much less all week.”
He smirked, “Or at all. The homeless and poor have been thanking us all afternoon since we first opened up the buffet tables.”
Levy tilted her head to the side, curious, “When was that?”
“Around the time I left you at the prelims. I escorted my niece and sister-in-law out here to help out. Since Anatola didn't need to compete today, we've been out here cooking and stoking the fires.”
Smiling, Levy felt happy Zied and his family were being so generous until she realized he is leading her straight towards them. At first she panicked, feeling under dressed for a introduction with royalty. But the Queen of Anatola herself is sitting crossed legged in her expensive green and silver dress, holding a two month old baby to her ample breast with a blanket covering the feeding. Tanned auburn skin, bright green eyes and luscious waves of azure blue hair spread around her shoulders, the older woman was breathtaking in beauty, yet didn't hold herself with the usual noble blood indifference.
“Zied, who is this lovely lady?” the Queen asked, shifting the baby in her arms.
“Levy McGarden is that girl I saved from those wolves. Levy, this is my sister-in-law, Serenata Sanctus, Queen of Anatola.”
Laughing, the beautiful woman waved off Levy's hasty bow. “Just Rena is fine. Since our monarchy is technically nine years old, I don't act like a Queen most days.”
“Isn't Anatola considered a wasteland with no viable resources? How did you get the other countries to accept an alliance?”
A brown haired man with streaks of gray at his temples took the baby girl from the Queen's arms, “My wife is descended from a Goddess which is considered divine blood. She pulled rank on all those stuffy nobles to accept her terms for needed supplies for our starving people. For them to admit that publicly would be embarrassing indeed.”
“How, though?” Levy demanded, her thirst for knowledge shining in her eyes.
The man winked up at her, “Rena summoned the Goddess Fatharni herself when they were about to throw her out.”
Serenata glared at her husband, “Ciro! Don't tell her that!”
“But Gods don't really exist anymore, right?” Levy asked, a frown on her face. “All the texts I've read say none has seen them in centuries.”
Beside her, Zied crossed his arms, “They exist, Levy. Trust me. Now, have you eaten yet? Everything offered here is free.”
Shaking her head, Levy held the bag with her potion bottles a little closer, “Oh, I just came over out of curiosity. I should get some sleep before the first day tomorrow.”
A giant man on the other side of the blankets shouted over to them, “Nonsense, girlie! Grab an ale, relax!”
“Oh, I really shouldn't!” Levy tried again, looking to Zied for help.
The giant with shoulder length orange hair, large purple eyes and a big goofy grin was not
deterred as he waved his mug of ale around, splashing the young monk sitting next to him. “You're from Fairy Tail, right? You guys know how to party! Go have fun!”
Her guild is gone, her family broken. Never has Levy she felt more alone, looking at Zied's family and their happiness then she does right now. Her heart hurt, her eyes burned and suddenly all the loneliness and frustration she kept bottled up comes gushing out. Tears strung her eyes, sobs racked her chest and then she's bawling her heart out in Zied’s arms.
“Drakeer, shut up.” Zied snapped as he held Levy protectively to his chest.
“I'm drunk and you expect me to listen?” the giant slurred after taking another big gulp from his mug, “All I said-”
Beside him, the monk swiftly pushed a big spoonful of food into Drakeer's mouth to shut him up. “Will she be okay?”
“I hope so.” Zied murmured as he stared down at Levy's blue hair, eyes filled with concern. Gently pushing the girl from his chest, he wipes a few tears away. “Three months is a long time to be without family. Did no one stay with you?”
Trying to calm her breathing, Levy bit her trembling lip, “Jet and Droy left one day without telling me. It hurt so much...being all alone...sniff...It wasn’t...hic....like them....”
“I’m sorry. If you want, after the tournament you can stay with us instead of going back to Fiore. We won’t abandon you.” Zied promised, gripping her shoulders firmly.
Blinking her red, puffy eyes, Levy looked up at her friend. He stared down at her with kind eyes, the look softening the lines on his face to make him look years younger. Cheeks hot from crying in front of everyone, Levy felt overwhelmed from the concern they were all showing at her heartache.
Chuckling, Zied gently nudged her towards the bonfire. “You don’t have to answer right now. Go have fun.”
“I don't know the dance steps!” Levy protested, her tears forgotten.
Drakeer grinned wide, his sharp canines flashing in the firelight, “This dance tells you how to move with the beats. Just listen!”
Suddenly the giant of a man is at her left, pulling Levy forward by one hand. On her right, a blue haired girl who looked like Queen Rena pulled at her fingers with glee. Suddenly they joined the moving flow of drunk dancers circling the bonfire. Around and around the people moved, laughing and singing their revelry. The little girl held her hand through a few steps, another man pulled Levy into a swing move, then Drakeer lifted her up to be held into the sky. The song being played was fast, causing their feet to fly and their lungs to work hard for breath.
The music hummed through her veins, the night sky twinkled over their heads. For the first time in weeks since her guild broke apart, Levy didn't feel alone.
Maybe leaving Meredy behind wasn't a good idea. At least with her by his side, Jellal wouldn't feel so stressed trying to keep Cobra from causing havoc. Drinking more of his coffee, Jellal thought back to the failure of a meeting that should have been the solution to everything...
Pulling the thick scarf away from his face, Jellal took in a much needed gulp of air that wasn't full of sand and humid air. Cobra and Meredy joined him, coughing the sand and grit from their lungs. The temple they stumbled into for shelter from the powerful sand storm looked old and abandoned but was built from sturdy rock with a slight metallic sheen to it.
"Remind me again why I'm following your ass through some sand filled wasteland?!" Cobra snapped as he gulped down some water, only to spit it out to cleanse his mouth.
"Quit being rude, Cobra! You know why. Are you going to complain all day?" Meredy growled as she shook sand from her hair and traveling cloak.
"This is called expressing myself and I will execute the right to express my hatred of sand in places you don't wanna know!"
Before she could yell her reply, Jellal reached over to flick them both on the nose,
"Enough, you two. This is the temple I was looking for."
Looking around, Meredy frowned with doubt, "Are you sure? It doesn't look like anything is here."
"There doesn't need to be for what I seek." he replied as he lead them deeper down the dark, sand filled halls. Sharing a look of confusion, his two companions had no choice but to follow. It did not take long for them to find the main antechamber of the temple.
Stairs to the main dais, where a large alter and throne made of white and blue stone stood, are covered in dust and spider webs. On the walls hung racks for torches and ripped bits of tapestries.
Cobra scowled, "This place is creepy and I don't mean like Racer singing in the shower."
Not amused, Meredy swatted at his arm. "Ssshhh!"
Kneeling down to place his hand on the stone floor where a bit of tapestry lay, Jellal closed his eyes. On his right cheek, the black tattoo pulsed with white light as he called forth ancient magic to perform the summoning.
"Goddess of thy blood, Mother of thy people, Guardian of her Kin. I call you on the oath for which you bled!"
Around him the air fizzled and snapped with power...then BANG! Jellal blinked as he found himself on his back, smoking and covered in soot from the backfire of the spell.
Cobra burst out laughing while Meredy jogged over to check on him. He beat the soot from his burnt hair as she wiped at his shoulders.
"Did it work?"
"It didn't need to but that was funny, right?" asked an amused feminine voice from the dais. All three of them whirled around to see a blue haired woman sitting on the arm of the throne. She wore charcoal around her eyes like many desert people as protection from the sun, her clothing is many layers of thickly woven jackets and cloaks to ward off sand and heat. Around her throat is wrapped a blue and green scarf that looks crudely made, as if by a child.
Ready to fight, Cobra bared his fangs. "Who the fuck are you?"
Ignoring him, the woman looked straight at Jellal with sad golden eyes. "I cannot help you, Fernandez."
"My sister is innocent! Remove the curse!"
The woman shook her head, "Once I would have, but now I cannot. There is nothing I can do."
"So you forsake us?"
"I am sorry. Her fate is sealed."
Jellal snarled his fury. "I refuse to believe that. Some celestial being! You must care for no one but yourself to write off people so easily."
Eyes darkening to a furious amber, the woman stood from the throne to descend the stairs. "Don't make me regret saving you from that stupid Tower of Heaven, boy. I will not be insulted in my own home, even by you."
"Fuck you, Fatharni!" With a yell, Jellal lunged forward to attack but he only phased through her body. A thought projection?
Before the projection disappeared, Fatharni glared at him over her shoulder. "Should you really be blaming me for her condition, when it was you who hid her from me in the first place? Who warped her memories and sealed her powers so badly, it stunted her magic so that she can only form words from her favorite books as a child? Tell me Jellal, who is the real one to blame for cursing their own sister to die?"
Jellal fell to his knees with his head in his hands in a rare act of despair. Meredy took a step towards him but Cobra caught her shoulder, shaking his head. They both stared at Jellal with pity, the words he kept muttering over and over again showing a broken man beneath the leader.
Forgive me, Levy. Forgive me!
Snapping his eyes back open, Jellal curled his lip into a snarl. Disgust and hatred battled in his chest at a deity who should have been his solution, not a waste of time. He will save his sister from a curse that no one survived from. Levy will be the first.
Dumping his coffee, Jellal went to bed and willed himself to get some sleep. Tomorrow will be the first day of the IMT, and the first day for true strength to be measured.
Hands shoved in his pants pockets from the cool night air, Gajeel prowled the busy city streets. Guilt and impatience whirled in his chest, unable to push past the frustration Levy stirred up. This isn't like her to run towards danger, then thought better of it. Fairy Tail turned their nose to rules and laws if it meant doing the right thing, to defend the pride of family no matter what. Before he had relished in that freedom, now it disturbed him.
If Levy thought she can handle this tournament like the GMG, she is wrong. The people who ran this event are powerful, their eyes cruel and gleam with greed. He would not be surprised if drug traffickers used the busy harbors to sneak in more shipments, or high stake wages on who lived or died were made under the table by nobles and participants. Despite his eagerness to let loose in that arena, Gajeel didn't trust anyone outside of Pantherlilly. At least his Exceed partner worked in law enforcement long enough to know this event looked shady.
Head low and eyes alert, Gajeel scanned the crowded nightlife for any spot of familiar blue hair. It had been an hour since Levy left to take in the sights, which to his anxiety was too long. He wanted her within range in case something bad happened. Also at Lilly's insistence, he needed to apologize for his earlier actions. The hurt in her eyes haunted him, making his chest ache from the guilt.
“Dammit!” he cursed, punching a brick wall of a bustling cafe. There's too many people around to sniff her out, and he didn't want to spend all night tracking her down.
Glancing at the shadows in the alley behind the cafe, Gajeel smirked. If he was high enough, maybe he could see her. Stepping towards the darkness of the alley, he reached out a hand until he couldn't see it anymore. Breathing in deep, he all of his weight fall forward. The shadows enveloped Gajeel, encasing him in blackness. No matter how many times he practiced, his stomach still clenched from the sense of falling. Becoming a shadow is tricky and felt like floating in a space of nothingness. But traveling as a shade feels weirder because it's like the real world was on the opposite side of a two dimensional mirror and he is swimming through jello.
Melting from one shade to another at a fast speed, Gajeel looked for Levy. Like he figured, she wasn't on the ground browsing the numerous bazaars. Moving up to a high rooftop away from the thick crowds, Gajeel stepped from the darkness and into the light of the stars.
Leaning a shoulder against a wall, he looked down and saw a large bonfire. Food was served under a large tent and people sat on the grass, enjoying their plates and festive music. Sure enough he saw a head of blue...wait.
Make that five heads of blue hair.
Gajeel groaned, wanting to slam his head against something hard. Not only did he find Levy, the tent belonged to the Anatola kingdom. Gajeel really didn't want to be near the white haired bastard unless it was to exchange fists. In the light of the bonfire, Levy danced and laughed among the competition. She even drank a big mug of something foamy, probably ale.
For a moment, Gajeel just watched her from the shadows. She looked so happy, he didn't want to ruin it by dragging her back to the hotel room. But they needed rest for the first day and the sooner he got her away from Grey, the better.
Gajeel stiffened. That husky voice belonged to a woman he swore never to cross again. What the fuck is she doing here? Turning around slowly, he saw a tall woman with short black hair and dark brown eyes standing in the shadows. Just his rotten luck, she wore an Anatola uniform.
“L-Lachina.” he greeted, pressing his back to the stone wall. Sheezus, did he just stutter?
The woman walked towards him, a frown on her face. Her muscular form and tall height made Lachina look intimidating, reminding Gajeel of that night when he was fourteen years old. How she stood over his broken body, holding a halberd that was covered in his blood...
When she got too close, Gajeel lifted his fists. Throwing up her hands, Lachina backed off. “I'm not going to hurt you.”
Gajeel scoffed. “Thirteen years ago, you almost killed me!”
“You didn't give me a choice. It was either take you down, or let a drunk Dragon Slayer rampage through Denish.” Lachina gave him a pointed look. “I saved your ass, gutter snipe.”
Mouthing off would be a death wish considering her crazy strength but old habits die hard. Flipping her off, he stuck out his tongue as the excitement rang through his body when sensing the start of a fight. “How's that for thanks, bitch?”
Lachina suddenly had him by his throat, lifting him high until his boots dangled a foot off the roof. Brown eyes narrowed on his face, her lips curled up in a mocking smile.
“Your manners are still shit, Redfox. Need another lesson beaten into you?”
Despite the air being cut off from his throat, Gajeel grinned. “Bring it!”
“Chi.” a new voice said with warning. Lachina tensed, then let go. Gajeel fell to his arse hard, gasping as air filled his burning lungs.
Looking up, he saw another woman with short white hair streaked with shining blue highlights dressed in an Anatola uniform, her jacket tied around her waist. Dark hazel eyes glared at Lachina, who was rubbing the back of her neck as if ashamed.
“Go get something to eat,” the newcomer ordered.
“You're tipsy. I get it. Now go.”
Lachina didn't move for a long moment and then turning away, jumped off the roof. They both watched as the tall woman stalked towards the bonfire. He turned to the woman named Tyth, uneasy and alert for any sudden movements of attack. If Lachina obeyed this woman without complaint, then he needed to be very cautious. Word on the street is, Tythlany Grey is one of the High Generals of the Anatola military. Pissing her off would be a bad idea.
The Anatolian eyed him from the other end of the roof. Unlike Lachina, she didn't bother to approach him.
“Your friend is safe with us. She'll be returned to you by morning.”
He sneered, “Excuse me if I don't trust the word of a blood thirsty mercenary.”
“Former mercenary. I only kill on new moons for pagan sacrifices and voodoo rituals.”
Gajeel blinked. His only reaction.
Tyth's lips twitched from amusement. “Do you not know sarcasm? Or humor? I believe that was both.”
“Keh. That Zied bastard had no right to interfere with my team.”
She rolled her eyes, turning to watch the bonfire below with a hand on her hip, “He did if it meant an alliance with Fiore. You could be disqualified by your King if you jepordise that.”
“I don't give a shit! Levy-”
The hairs on his neck shook when Tyth faced him, a serious look in her green eyes. Gajeel braced himself for an attack by pressing his back to the wall, ready to jump into the shadows at a moments notice.
“You don't get it, do you?” she asked, “You're so emotionally compromised, your grief has blinded you from the truth. You are just as much a threat to Levy as the rest of us so quit being a hypocrite.”
Gajeel flinched from her words, not liking how true they are. Ever since Tartaros, he welcomed the guild's disbandment with open arms. The anguish he kept deep inside festered from his hatred for Acnologia and Zeref, wanting justice for his dragon and friends. He felt the old, dark hunger to attack and kill anything that pissed him off. Trying to pretend everything is fine was too much to ask and Gajeel didn't want to hurt his family if that darkness overwhelmed him.
That is why he joined this tournament. To vent his sorrow away from his friends, and find some peace.
“I would never hurt her,” Gajeel whispered, the words sounding weak to his own ears.
“You already did when you tried to kick her out of the arena. I'll make sure to vote you for 'Asshole of the Year'.”
Clenching his fists, he glared at the woman. “Why are you and that bastard defending her?”
“Zied saw something in her worth protecting. That's reason enough for me But...he saw something in you too.”
The knowing tone in her voice made Gajeel feel uneasy. Tyth pointed straight at his face, green eyes narrowed to fine points. “He knows why you joined Fairy Tail.”
“Makarov gave me an offer I couldn't refuse. Big deal.”
Her eyes seemed to glow eerily in the darkness, “Wrong. You joined because of Levy. Question is, did you agree before or after you realized she might not be human?”
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Goodwell attains Energy Saving Awards in CLP Smart Energy Award 2018
|Group photo of representatives of Ma On Shan Plaza and Jubilee Garden in CLP Smart Energy Award 2018 |
Goodwell Property Management Limited (Goodwell) is dedicated to promoting energy saving measures in its managed properties to save operational cost and enhance quality living environment for our residents. Standing out from over 240 entries, Ma On Shan Plaza and Jubilee Garden, two managed properties of Goodwell, were honored to receive Energy Saving Outstanding Award and Energy Saving Achievement Award respectively in Smart Energy Award (SEA) 2018 presented by CLP in recognition of their remarkable performance in energy saving.
The commercial and industrial sector accounts for almost 70% of total power consumption in Hong Kong. By pooling efforts in enhancing hardware in energy management and adopting innovative solutions, better energy efficiency is achieved. In view of the high energy consumption of the lighting and air-conditioning system, Ma On Shan Plaza, one of the awardees of the Energy Saving Outstanding Award 2018, showed great ingenuity and determination in their energy saving efforts by series of hardware enhancement, including installation of energy-efficient central air-conditioning system, usage of LED lights and imitative incandescent light bulbs at carousel, in achieving a tremendous reduction of energy consumption. Besides, the management team further applied heat-proof mat on the glass canopy to reduce overall temperature of the shopping mall. With all the above initiatives, approximately HKD550,000 could be saved per year. The outstanding performance was highly recognized and Ma On Shan Plaza becomes a role model for practitioners in the industry.
Jubilee Garden has been maintaining keen cooperation with CLP. To further achieve ultimate energy efficiency, the management team applies green procurement policy and forms a green task force to implement energy saving plans as well as to monitor the progress of energy saving initiatives. As a result, Jubilee Garden becomes a green property in the vicinity, benefiting to residents and the community in the long term.
Organised by the CLP, SEA 2018 award presentation ceremony was held on 18 October, aiming at recognising leadership from respective trades and companies in the shift toward a smarter and greener energy environment.

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The Long Winter
The wind from the east cut into frail flesh with icy knives. The skies were sunless, unforgiving, threatening the worst. An old man, shaky on his walking stick, turned rheumy eyes up to me and muttered querulously, "Will it never end? Did you ever know a winter as long as this one?" A line from a poem by Shelley crept into my mind: O wind ,If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?" but I kept it to myself out of deference to the old man's shivering frame and scowling face. Discontented humanity isn't always enamoured of what might appear to be a pithy response to its plight. And then a smile as welcome as an unexpected ray of sunshine through clouds lit up the old man's face. "But, d'ye know," he said, "even if it's a long wait itself, Spring will surely come. And it'll be worth the wait!"
The bleak world after the death of Jesus on the cross must have shrouded his followers in a darkness which seemed endless. They must have felt the icy knives of loss and grief and terror pierce their hearts. They must have felt the cold blue breath of death on their faces, on their shivering frames. The green of hope, the triumph of the cross, the knowledge of the infinite love which gives meaning to the cross was, as yet, far from the cheerless, colourless world in which they hid and huddled now.
The Irish artist Mainie Jellett's painting of The Crucifixion is a profound work of art which uses colour miraculously to reveal its deepest meanings. The icy blue of death is there, but so also are the fiery red golds of passion and love, visible in Mary as well as in others around the cross. And welcome greens are there, signifying the light of hope and resurrection. It's a wonderful painting which urges us towards an understanding of the meaning of suffering in the world; a work of art, prompted by the Divine, which urges us towards an understanding of the infinite love at the heart of the crucifixion. On the cross, Jesus entered completely into the collective suffering of mankind, and by his resurrection which was to follow, revealed that there is no death: there is only transformation.
Winter will soon be over. The greening of our world is already happening.
15th January 2019 Balance is All
19th November 2018 The human hunger for beauty
9th October 2018 Shifting Perspectives
19th June 2018 Thank God I was wrong
16th May 2018 "Today is a new dawn, new, clean and fresh - and so are you, my dear! Don't worry. All is well."
26th March 2018 The Long Winter
7th March 2018 The Gift of Tears
19th January 2018 An Understanding of Kindness
14th December 2017 Do You See This Woman?
17th October 2017 We Are All One with You
7th September 2017 Gaps
20th June 2017 "Love is not loved."
25th April 2017 I Hope You Dance
21st March 2017 From Darkness to Dawn
27th October 2016 The Bright Field
27th June 2016 The Enemy Within
31st May 2016 The Little Way to The Almighty
25th January 2016 Love Immeasurable
11th November 2015 Letting Go
21st May 2015 The Gift of Loss
6th May 2015 Walls
24th November 2014 Leaning into Winter
24th October 2014 Crossing the Road
25th June 2014 Fetters of the Soul
30th April 2014 The Power of Gratitude
10th March 2014 The Darkling Thrush
11th February 2014 Spring
10th February 2014 Masks
3rd February 2014 Dancing in the Wind
21st January 2014 Chains of nostalgia
13th January 2014 Forgiving wrongs darker than death or night
7th January 2014 Singing out Loud
17th December 2013 CHRISTMAS FOUND
9th December 2013 Withering into the Truth
2nd December 2013 The Celtic Prayer Garden
25th November 2013 Missing Dates
18th November 2013 NEARER GOD’S HEART
12th November 2013 Night
27th April 2010 Healing God
25th November 2009 Our Poverty
1st September 2009 Which of the two tigers will win the fight?
1st June 2009 Be your own role model
25th May 2009 The Feast of the Ascension of the Lord
18th May 2009 Power of the real presence
7th May 2009 "Lessons I did not learn in School" - by Bill Gates
20th April 2009 JESUS RISES FROM THE DEAD
30th March 2009 The Long Walk to Freedom
23rd March 2009 Become a Friend
16th March 2009 Ireland in Identity Crisis?
9th March 2009 Love to Pray
2nd March 2009 Life - Giving Words
16th February 2009 Exclusion Policy
9th February 2009 Somewhere the Child
2nd February 2009 The Conversion of St Paul
12th January 2009 Thomas Merton, "Thoughts in Solitude"
22nd December 2008 A Christmas Parable by Louis Cassels
15th December 2008 Work – from In the heart of the Temple by Sr Joan Chittister
8th December 2008 Am I at home when the doorbell rings?
1st December 2008 Street Corner Christ
17th November 2008 How Did I Get This Busy?
10th November 2008 A Homily for The Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica – 9th November 2008
3rd November 2008 John O’Donohue taken from “Benedictus - A Book of Blessings”
27th October 2008 Charles Peguy 1873-1914, French poet and politician
20th October 2008 The following is an extract from a talk given by Bishop George Lungu of Chipata in Zambia in Africa, to the synod of Bishops being held in Rome this month.
13th October 2008 Excerpt from ‘A Door of Hope’ by Jean Vanier
6th October 2008 A Reflection on Matthew's Gospel 21:28-32
29th September 2008 The Daily Decalogue of Pope John XXIII

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The US has been a country for 238 years. A long time. Perhaps it is an opportunity to reflect on what are the rights, privileges, and obligations of citizenship. Perhaps it is just another holiday. Perhaps it is just a time for blueberry pie and peach ice cream. Perhaps it is a…fill in the blank.
I’m not feeling particularly patriotic. I am feeling very evaluative. Recently I viewed a map indicating that on a US passport an individual could travel to 172 different countries. The only country passports which were more powerful (i.e., able to visit more countries) were UK, Finland and Sweden. I wonder to where (what country) can’t I travel on my US passport? That question requires evidence. That is evaluative. I value my US passport. My girls and I travel with them even though driver’s license would be easier. (Being able to fly to Paris at a moment’s notice is important.. ) My passport is one of the privileges that comes with my citizenship. So is voting. So is freedom of speech and worship, and freedom from want and fear (FDR’s four freedoms).
What are you doing tomorrow…remembering?
Remember, evaluation is an everyday activity.
Enjoy the holiday.

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T.I. Defends Beyoncé's Super Bowl Performance
During Sunday’s halftime show, Queen Bey performed her black power anthem “Formation,” which featured a Black Panther theme, with women dressed in black leather outfits and matching berets, while dancing in the shape of an X.
But the performance was met with criticism from some viewers, who saw it as an attack against law enforcement. An anonymous group announced plans for an “Anti-Beyoncé Protest Rally” in front of NFL headquarters in Manhattan. Meanwhile, former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani called the apparent Black Panthers and Malcolm X homage “outrageous.”
But T.I. is not here for it. When asked about the backlash, the Hustle Gang chief was not afraid to speak his mind. “It’s an attack on cops that attack our people,” he told TMZ. “How they gon’ protest against our protest? I don’t think that Beyoncé was being malicious in any way in her demonstration, and I feel that anything that is done to demonstrate against a pure demonstration is gon’ lose in the end.”
He shot back at those who saw the performance as un-American. “Everything that we’re doing as far as the Black Lives Matter movement, it is to speak out and fight against unnecessary, unlawful death of our people, by people who are supposed to be put in a position of authority to protect and serve our people. So if you are against that, then to me, that is un-American.”


With these swaps becoming so popular, I began to wonder if the saying Cheap, fast, and reliable—choose two had finally met its match. I decided to LS-swap my own car to find out just what it takes mechanically and financially, and I review what the LS swap cost was for my '64 Impala and how to budget your own with this post The Cummins 4BT Engine can be swapped into almost any 4 x 4 vehicle. Common automotive models include Jeep Wranglers, Jeep Grand Cherokees, Land Rovers, Toyota FJ Cruisers, Toyota 4Runners, Nissan Xterras, Mercedes-Benz G500s, Ford 150s, Ford Raptors, Ford Broncos or Chevy Colorado. The engine is roughly 1/3 of the weight of a Jeep Wrangler so.
Jaguar Chevy V8 Conversion Kits and Parts 70-87 XJ6, XJ12, Vanden Plas, XJ6C, XJ12C, and all 76-96 XJS coupe, convertible, and XJSC models . For these great classic Jaguar models, we offer a wide range of products that will make the conversion process for you a good experience Oct 10, 2020. #2. Anything is possible with enough time and money. It's worth noting the XJR6 has many more different parts to the N/A models. More than meets the eye. Full car wiring loom. Fuel tank (with twin pumps). Diff- a different ratio plus LSD, rear ARB. Transmission, ECU, radiator, S/C oil cooler Converting your XJ with a carbureted V8 takes 16-24 hours exclusive of detailing. Detailing is the effort that shines, from repainting the engine compartment, the brake booster and heat shields to a fresh coat of paint on the V8 and installation of the chrome dress-ups desired
The XJ-S cost plenty to keep running, though; when the third or fourth owner got tired of huge repair bills for V12 problems, a small-block Chevy V8 engine often got swapped in While the Mazda diesel engine I have is certainly an option to swap into an MJ/XJ, I don't think I would recommend it based on the effort versus fuel economy you'll get out of it. If you truly want max fuel economy out of a diesel swap, do a VW 1.9L TDi engine and you can likely get 45+MPG out of it Bruiser Conversions is the industry leader in fully integrated engine conversions for the Jeep Wrangler platform. We offer a full lineup of GM Performance LS3 and Cummins Turbo diesel engine conversion installations and do-it-yourself kits for the JL, JT, JK, and TJ platform. Bruiser also builds a full line of luxury off-road vehicles including the Super Cab, JK Crew, and Overlander The candidate for this swap is a '98 XJ Cherokee with 120,000 on the clock, which is basically stock except for the 4-inch TeraFlex lift and 32-inch tires. Our goal was to be able to pull a small.
Considering your comments on a diesel swap of the VM 2.8L (J8 engine) into the XJ Cherokee, I think this would be a brilliant idea! I have considered this swap for a while now. A Mopar diesel engine is a more attractive idea than finding another random diesel How's your engine swap coming along? I just started swapping in a 4.3 TBI and 700R4 in my 89 XJ. I am building the mounts, rather than buying. I have about 5 inches from the distributor to the firewall. The trans mount is about 3 inches forward of the factory auto mount Its V-12 engine delivered 0-60 mph in 6.8 seconds, and nearly allowed 150 mph. Best of all, it cost only $19,200 at introduction. For their first five years, XJ-S sales average about 4,000 units a year, as owners watched 18 warning lights compete to deliver bad news The '92+ engines cost a bit more but they were just as easy to find. I bought a '92 Cherokee 4.0L with computer, harness, sensors, and all the accessories for $850 with 78K on the motor. (I figured this is a pretty good deal, since it would have cost me about $2000 just to add the Multi Port Injection alone) Wiring Harness, Primary Engine Functions, 60 L ength. $179. 74-87 XJ6, all 76-92 XJS- for all V8 conversions (plug in harness for gauge, ignition power, AC, and more) Speedometer Cable- Chevy-Jaguar. $105. 70-82 XJ6, 76-82 XJS (with mechanically driven speedo) Speedometer cable 90 degree angle drive. $9
It was a few years ago, but the engine itself was $3,500 with 100k mile warranty. I did the work myself and they delivered the engine to my Jeep for me. Didn't have to find a truck to go pick it up from anywhere. That came with the long block and all the gaskets. They even came back and picked up the core after we were finished with the swap I'll get the bit between my plating and the stiffeners burned in while the fuel tank is out for the pump upgrade. Front end still needs plating, which I'll probably do after the swap is complete, unless I have to notch the frame for some reason. The plan: Engine: - $650: 5.3L (non flex) from a 2005 S1500
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.0 blocks were different on the TJ and WJ models. It is impossible to swap in a TJ or WJ 4.0 into an XJ or ZJ without modification to the engine mounting brackets and/or frame rails. This signified the complete transition from AMC design to ChryCo design for the 4.0 (242) In 1987 AMC introduced the 4.0-liter engine which was a massive upgrade over the smaller engines previously offered. The 4.0-liter from 1987 to 1990 is known as the Renix engine which is arguably harder to diagnose if a sensor goes bad. If you buy a Renix year XJ you should be mechanically inclined because of this issue Tweet. #4. 10-04-2005, 09:39 PM. Originally posted by edudley: $1500 to $2000 if you have it done preofessionally. Consider a rebuilt long block and put it in your self. You can get a good warranty that way. The long block is a great idea. Unfortunately, I don't have access to a shop or the tools necessary to do it
. At the bottom of the barrel are the early S3 cars in 1980-81. Things brightened up in 1982, but then in 1984-85 Jag forgot to machine the rear main journal correctly and the engine spun the rear main bearing around 60,000 miles—with no warning If you swap in the new engine, that won't be an issue. I presume you will need to change out the whole wiring harness int the engine bay, running up to the bulk head under the dash. The 00 XJ's used coil pack ignition system while the -99's used a distributor, so I imagine that being a different engine and different style ignition, that will.
Engine or Transmission Mount Replacement Estimate for Jaguar XJ Jaguar XJ Engine or Transmission Mount Replacement costs $1218 on average. Car Service Estimate Shop/Dealer Price; 2015 Jaguar XJ V8-5.0L Turbo: Service type Engine or Transmission Mount Replacement: Estimate $1886.17 The answer is to install a Golen Engine 4.6L Jeep Stroker engine. With 270hp and 300 ft lbs of torque, it will bring life back to your Jeep and make it fun to drive again!! Facts you need to know about our Jeep 4.6 Stroker: Built to be a direct bolt-in replacement for factory 4.2 or Jeep 4.0 engines from any year Grade A Long block Engine 300-8010R. $. 4927. 99. + $ 1000.00 Refundable Core Deposit. Part # 300-8010R. SKU # 340590. Year Warranty. check if this fits your vehicle
Trans oil cooler included. Specifications are 26″ x 18-5/8″ x 2-1/4″ 69670 Hedman Hedders Hedman Headers offers a Quality Standard Duty Uncoated Shorty Header for the 1972-86 JEEP CJ5 CJ6 CJ7 ENGINE SWAP HEDDERS - to SB Chevy 283-400 Tube Size 1-1/2″ Collector Size 2-1/2″. TD Performance Motor Mount Kit 4100. CHEVY 283-350 into CJ. I have a 93 XJ with a 4.0. I am looking to swap in an AMC v8, more than likely a 304, OR, a ChryCO 318 or 360 magnum (carbureated). I am just looking for any help on the subject. if I can remember correctly, someone on here has done a swap with the 304, and another with the 360. I am compltely AGAINST swapping in a chevrolet engine For those seeking to swap their Jeep engine for a Chevy block; Entry level small-block Chevy crate engines are ideal for any street rod, muscle car or truck owner looking for 300+ hp performance on 87-octane fuel; 100% brand new and include a 4-bolt main short block, Edelbrock Performer heads, Performer hydraulic camshaft, roller rocker arms. 2001 Jetta (Now 2001 TDI XJ) Jan 3, 2019. #2. First thing I did was labeled wires and pulled apart plugs on the engine harness in preparation for pulling the dead 4.0. It ended up throwing a rod while I was moving it in my driveway. Pulled the factory driveline .0 swap into CJ, any advice? 07-23-2007, 11:08 AM. I am planning to swap the.0 from my TJ into my uncle's CJ. The TJ will be getting a SBC. Anyone have any experience with this swap that could save me a headache or two down the road? It looks like a fairly easy swap as far as the nuts and bolts go
Jeep Cherokee XJ 2001 OEM 4.0L Engine Wire Harness Wiring Loom FREE SHIPPING. 01-04 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7L Engine Radiator Cooling Fan Wire Harness. Jeep Cherokee XJ 1998 4.0L Engine Wire Harness Wiring Loom FREE SHIPPING. Jeep Cherokee XJ 2000 OEM 4.0L Engine Wire Harness Wiring Loom FREE SHIPPING It will fit a standard JK, TJ, YJ, CJ and XJ Jeep matched with a 4BT however the fit usually isn't 100% ideal causing vibrational issues. The Cummins 4BT is already prone to vibration and noise. When you add a less than perfect pairing of the transmission to the engine via suspension modification you are going to have u-joint stress and weakness From July 1981, the XJ-S was renamed the XJ-S HE and received the new High-Efficiency V12 engine for much better fuel economy. With the Fire Ball combustion chamber designed by Swiss Engineer Michael May, power output was increased as a by-product to 295 hp (220 kW; 299 PS) or 263 hp (196 kW) in North America. At the same time, the XJ-S HE received changes to its exterior and interior (body. Jeep LS Swap Part 1: Introduction. Posted on November 29, 2020 December 2, 2020; by Steve Rockwood; If you had told 20-something me that I would stop racing, only have one operational SR20-powered vehicle (an off-road buggy, no less), daily drive a RWD V8 pony car, and spend most of my free budget swapping a smog legal GM Gen III Small Block (aka LS engine) into a Jeep, that asshole that was. Building an LS Swapped Jeep Cherokee XJ: New Project OverviewWatch This Before Buying a Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997-2006 HOW TO LS SWAP ANY VEHICLE LS Swap Basics and Cost $ !! Jeep YJ: The day we brought our 4.3L Vortec Wrangler YJ home
2001 Jeep Cherokee engine swap The Novak Guide to Installing Chevrolet & GM Engines into . The Jeep XJ series can be classified into these major design stages: Stage I: 1984-1986 Stage II: 1987-1996 Stage III: 1997-2001 The Cherokee itself saw the end of production in 2001, despite continuing great sales Nov 13, 2020 - Explore Michael Klahre's board l s engine swap on Pinterest. See more ideas about engine swap, ls engine, chevy ls Jeep Cherokee XJ Performance Upgrades-Eric Zappe 2015-04-15 The Jeep Cherokee XJ is a pioneering SUV that delivers commendable performance and off-road capability. More than 3 million Cherokee XJs were manufactured during its production run. However, when the XJs rolled off the production lines, they were built primarily for the street
â 17 18 20 22 24 XD Off Road wheels rims - Wholesale prices https://audiocityusa.com/shop/XD-Wheels-Rims-series/ You can see more products by visiting our website. How much labor cost to replace engine in 2004 Jaguar S type 2 Answers. How much labor cost to replace engine in 2004 Jaguar S type. 2004 Jaguar S-TYPE 3.0L V6 RWD- Used Jaguar XJ-Series. 33 Great Deals out of 808 listings starting at $2,350. Used Jaguar X-TYPE. 93 listings starting at $2,699 A poster was thinking of buying an XJ. He asked if the 4.0-liter engine powering it was reliable. Sometime in the past—my best guess puts it around late 2007, my senior year of college—I wrote. 2. Most Reliable Engine Ever. The 4.0 inline-6 that came in the XJ Cherokee is seriously the most bulletproof engine ever. I am apart various off-road clubs with a collective amount of over 20,000+ members. Most of them own an XJ Cherokee and I've only heard of one engine exploding amongst those 20,000+ members
Those parts won't fit on the X-Type, otherwise Jaguar would've done it at the factor as it would've been more cost-efficient. Also, before anyone mentions the supercharged 3.0 V6 in the XF/XJ/F-Type, it's based on the V8, and not in any way related to our V6 engines 92-95 Wrangler YJ 2.5, 4cyl Engine Wire Harness MPI. $154.99. 87-01 Cherokee XJ 4.0 Engine Wire Harness Keeper Cover. $14.99. 91-03 Wrangler YJ TJ Jeep 4.0 Engine Wire Harness Keeper Cover. $14.99. 87-90 Wrangler YJ 2.5, 4cyl Engine Wire Harness TBI. $199.00. 97-98 Wrangler TJ 2.5 4 Cylinder Engine Wire Harness Wiring Loom Manual OEM At Summit Racing Equipment, your engine swap just got a whole lot easier with these all-in-one engine swap kits. Whether you want to bolt in Chevy's state-of-the-art LS engine or classic small block, Ford's Windsor small block, or another high-performance powerplant, these kits take the guesswork out of the job and help you get your ride. Rusty's XJ Cherokee Rear Axle Swap Kit. Product Description. Details. Doing a rear axle swap has never been easier! With our Rusty's XJ Cherokee Rear Axle Swap Kit you will have everything you need to set up your new rear axle as though it were a factory option on your XJ
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Posted in Auto Parts | Tagged 1985 Jaguar XJ6, Conversion, Engine swap Jaguar Conversion. Posted on May 13, 2013 by admin. Welcome to Jaguar Conversion. Here you will see how I completely restored my 1985 Jaguar XJ6 conversion car sporting a Chevrolet 350 engine. The car was neglected and sat in the woods for just over ten years Yamaha Bobber from Designs in Cold Steel. The bike started out as a $300 1982 Yamaha Maxim 650, or XJ 650. We originally bought it with the intention of making it a mildly bobbed and chopped daily commuter bike for me, simply a different seat, handlebars and head and tail lights were planned. We never intended to invest too much time or money. .350.2223. Products. Adapters. View All. Engine to Transmission Adapters (Bellhousings) Transmission to Transfer Case Adapters. NV4500 Retrofit Adapter Packages. Conversion Packages. AX15 Retrofit Adapter Packages The xj engine is a rugged design the only real problem is the starter clutch and the chain guide that can break up. Do not write your engine off , if you free it up a compression check will tell you the condition of the engine a reading of 130 psi to 150 psi is good 90 psi or less is a problem , 0 psia hole in a piston or bent valve
Jeep Cherokee XJ VIN decoding. The Jeep Cherokee XJ as all vehicles from 1969 on have a 16 digit identification number known as a VIN number. These VIN numbers are located primarily in two locations on the Jeep XJ. The first location is the upper left-hand side of the dash right where the windshield meets the dash Stateside, the V12 was mainly seen in the XJ-S, due to tightening CAFE requirements. Most XJ sedans soldiered along with the old XK engine through three series, until replaced in 1986 by the less-than satisfying XJ40 and its new but weak-chested 3.6 six. Just as well, as the old sixes are largely bulletproof, and parts will forever be available Buick V6: The Buick V6 225, 231, and 252 are great swaps for most early Jeeps because of their external size, power, and cost. Chevy V6 : The 4.3L Chevy V6 is a great swap for nearly any Jeep. They all come fuel injected and the early versions had an extremely easy to understand and diagnose TBI fuel injection
After working with all kinds of vehicles for a number of years, I decided it was time to put together my own hot-rod. I picked the Jaguar XJ6 Chevy V8 swap for a couple reasons. Early/mid 80's Jaguar XJ6's had the sweet styling and solid design of a luxury sport sedan, but lacked reliability around the engine and electrical system The following article overviews a project to build a stroker engine out of the Jeep 4.0L, but without going hungry for a few months. The 4.0L comes in 3 different flavors, the early (pre '91) era 4.0L, the 4.0L HO version, and the current version found in the TJ. For the HO version, the factory updated the design of the intake, cylinder head. Swap Relay and Fuse Box Block Kit,1010 Replacement For Engine Standalone Wiring Harnesses LS1 6.0 5.3 4.8 LSx,Waterproof Light Equipment,Designed for Internal Engine Bay Nilight 50003R Automotive Set 5-Pin 30/40A 12V SPDT with Interlocking Relay Socket and Wiring Harness-5 Pack, 2 Years Warrant
This engine mount kits is used to install GM V8 into the 1984-01 4wd Jeep Cherokee XJ. The engine mount kit includes GM rubber mounts, driver side & passenger side frame bracket's, fastening hardware and engine mount instructions. Note: The Cherokee must have a 3 or more suspension lift. 713109.pdf. 1)1987-06 General Engine Conversion. Re: LS1 Engine Swap. I say skip the LS1 and go with a 5.3L. For some reason, every Tom Dick and Harry that has a LS1 thinks it is worth a fortune, the 5.3 is an LS blocks, they have just as good aftermarket support (potentally better support) and heres the kicker, cost more than half that what an LS1 will cost and makes the same power, toss. Jeep JK built by Rockstar Performance Garage with a LS3 V8. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select
The Jeep Cherokee (XJ) is a compact sport utility vehicle manufactured and marketed across a single generation by Jeep in the United States from 1983 to 2001 — and globally through 2014. It was available in three- or five-door, five passenger, front engine, rear- or four-wheel drive configurations. Sharing the name of the original full-size Cherokee SJ model, the 1984 XJ Cherokee was Jeep's. Rebuild/replace the 4.2l that he already has and hope the fuel injection is more reliable with the new engine. Rebuild/replace the 4.2l with a reman version and add a modern aftermarket TBI system. Rebuild/replace the 4.2l but convert to 4.0l head and injection. Complete swap for 4.0 engine and injection. Complete swap for GM V6 At Advance Auto, we carry 45 different types of Remanufactured Engine products for your Jeep at competitive prices to fit your budget. Save on cost when you find your Jeep replacement Remanufactured Engine with us. Make sure to compare prices and take a look at the top user reviewed Remanufactured Engine products that fit your Jeep
2021 Mustang 5.0L GEN III Coyote 2wd 10R80 AUTO Swap Kit 460HP 420LBFT ***683 MILES***. Base Price: $ 14,999.99. Select options Mopar Replacement 5038749BA - Mopar ReplacementCrate Engines. ENGINE, COMPLETE, 2014-2015. Part Number: MOP-05038749BA. Not Yet Reviewed. Estimated Ship Date: Wednesday 7/21/2021 (if ordered today) Core Charge $250.00. Drop Ship. Freight Charge Jeep Wrangler YJ Engine Swap time - Transmission DONE for. It's time to replace the engine and transmission in the Jeep. It mostly came about because the transmission is making some seriously nasty noises. Yes the Wrangler engine is a tad wore out with its less than 5lbs oil pressure when the engine is warm
Reasons to swap in a Small Block Chevy (SBC) into your CJ5, CJ7, or YJ. POWER. Mild modified inline 6 = 175hp, mold modified V8 = 400hp. Nuff said. WEIGHT. The Jeep 258 engine weighs approximately. Mar 25, 2015 - Conversions & Hybrids - My Budget LS Engine Swap Guid CoolingSky All Aluminum Engine Radiator +3X9 Fan +Shroud +Thermostat Relay Kit for Jeep Cherokee XJ,Comanche Models 1991-01 3.8 out of 5 stars 26 1 offer from $279.0
Finding a fan that fits within the confines of the engine bay with the 4.0 liter engine isn't easy. There is very little space. An electric fan assembly from another XJ is not slim enough. A Flex-a-lite #110 electric fan will fit, but it would have cost me close to 200 bucks including shipping. I eventually found a fan in a local auto parts store 360 Swap. by Jeeper2 . Swapping an AMC 360 into a CJ7 1) Bell Housing: - All AMC/Jeep V8s and all 1972 and later 258 I-6s have the same bell housing pattern and share the same mounting bases. 2) V8 Crankshafts: - 1966-1971 cranks can be used with torqueflites using a slip-in adapter. Most cranks are drilled for a pilot bushing, but check to be. Cherokee XJ, look for these two things! Engine Rebuild - 3.7L 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo - Part 1 1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4.0 Engine and Transmission Swap Guide Anyone can rebuild an engine - Jeep 4.0L rebuild project - part 4 Jeep Cherokee 249 transfer case swap: How to remove transfer case Junkyard Engine We purchased our 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, with the 4.7 L Power Tech engine, in June of 2019. We have put over 10,000 miles on the Jeep since we bought it over a year ago, and it is.
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An Adidas vintage sweater. Redesign of WAYNE & FRIENDS. Handcrafted with love and care.
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I started preparing for NaNoWriMo today. Last year I wrote a very rough draft of a book in the first half of November. I love that story still. I started to reread it a few weeks ago and it’s even better than I remember! It needs a ton of work to be a decent book I’d be willing to share with anyone, but it was definitely awesome to me. In the past I had started so many stories and books but never finished anything. The structure of NaNoWriMo appealed to be and helped me actually finish the project.
I tried a couple other events with NaNoWriMo, but couldn’t get the same magic I got last November. I felt it coming back today, though, as I started preparing. I actually wrote a brief summary of the big story, sort of like the back of the book would be. And I made up some early characters that I think will be a large part of the story. This one is a mystery, and I am excited to see how it turns out. Last year I would just get taken away and write 5000 words in a day, sometimes writing twice a day. It was crazy how fast I could write a decent story.
I feel like I have had a head full of characters as long as I could remember. Writing is the most fun way to get those characters out of my head and into real life in a way that makes sense. I wrote myself into the last book, but only appearing at the end. It was fun to know that I would get to make that appearance as myself, exactly how I see myself. I’m not sure if I will put myself into this story. It remains to be seen. I have another book idea that I started to write, but it just hasn’t flowed out of my yet. I was planning to use it for this year’s NaNoWriMo, but it’s not ready yet. The characters just don’t excite me enough yet. But maybe next year or some other time.
Something that I recently started learning about is maladaptive daydreaming. It was something that I found myself doing all the time, when I could be alone and quiet. I did it a lot while I drove, which was sort of dangerous when I think about how deep I would get into it. It’s defined as a behavior where a person spends an excessive amount of time daydreaming, often becoming immersed in their imagination. This was something I have been doing as long as I can remember. A lot of times I acted these daydreams out with my stuffed animals as a kid. It was a way to work out some of the trauma I was facing daily and also a way to be exactly who I wanted to be, without the confines of my physical body. It was an escape every time, though. My reality wasn’t worth living and these daydreams pulled me into a world where I was the hero, the hot guy, the nice dad, the cool big brother, anything but who I was in real life.
Writing gives me a chance to immerse myself in these made up worlds and that feels like a much healthier way to think about who I want to be, rather than being trapped in a fantasy world. The only person who knows how much I was doing this is my wife. With her, I feel like I don’t live in a fantasy world anymore, like the fantasy world is my real world now. I have slipped into the dream world a couple times, but I always snap back out of it quickly, because it doesn’t feel like my only safe place anymore. I wish I could’ve told myself that it was ok to do whatever it took to survive. I wish I had the strength to understand that whatever I needed to do to survive was fine.
But the hardest part of all of this trauma now is the fact that my dad and I are trying to make things better. I am struggling with the fact that both things can be true; that he is a decent person who was overwhelmed as a parent and abused his child as well as a regretful older man who realizes that he didn’t handle things correctly. The tiny part of me just wants to be happy and just forgive all of it and pretend it wasn’t real and never happened. But the other part of me doesn’t trust the change. It believes that this is all a ploy to draw me in and hurt me again intentionally, or pull away emotionally instead of continuing this work. I think it is possible that he can handle the truth about me and support me in my journey. It’s so scary to think about telling him though, since I can’t even tell some of my friends that I know will be supportive.
I guess I just keep talking to him in my books. For now.
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U.S. FAA head says key to maintain public confidence in 787
Jan 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration wants to maintain public confidence in Boeing Co's new 787 Dreamliner passenger jet after a series of safety incidents prompted a comprehensive review, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said on Friday.
At a press conference in Washington, Huerta's boss, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, said he would not hesitate to fly on a 787 himself.
- Exclusive: Radar data suggests missing Malaysia plane deliberately flown way off course - sources
- Lost Malaysian airliner may have run out of fuel over Indian Ocean : source |
- UPDATE 2-Satellite data shows missing Malaysia plane may have flown thousands of miles-source
- Investigators focus on foul play behind missing Malaysia plane: sources |
- UPDATE 1-Rolls-Royce concurs with Malaysia on missing jet's engine data

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A debate in Congress later today to rename the federal building in Midland, Texas, after former president George W. Bush and his father will no doubt turn into a celebration of the death of Osama bin Laden.
Congress is returning from a two-week recess. The U.S. House of Representatives previously scheduled debate on the measure putting the names of the 41st and 43rd presidents on the federal building and U.S. courthouse in Midland -- long before President Obama announced to the world that al-Qaeda leader bin Laden had been killed by U.S. forces.
The younger Bush was in the White House when al-Qaeda unleashed its terror on the United States, killing thousands on Sept. 11, 2001. Bush had vowed after the attacks that he wanted bin Laden "dead or alive."
Midland, Texas -- the heart of the Permian Basin's oil country -- has a long and rich history with the Bush family.
George H.W. Bush launched an oil company in the West Texas town, and the younger Bush attended elementary and junior high school in Midland, playing Little League and quarterbacking his school's football team. In 1959, the elder Bush moved his company and his family to Houston, and then embarked on a political career that led to the White House.
George W. Bush would return to Midland after earning his MBA at Harvard in 1975, trying his hand in the oil business and running an unsuccessful campaign for Congress in 1978. His wife, Laura, also calls Midland her home.
Midland's federal building is currently named after another George: Democrat George Mahon, who died in 1985, and served in Congress for 44 years and who ruled the powerful House Appropriations Committee for 16 years.
Rep. Mike Conaway, R-Texas, who represents Midland, is the sponsor of the renaming bill.
Catalina Camia leads the OnPolitics online community and has been at USA TODAY since 2005. She has been a reporter or editor covering politics and Congress for two decades, including stints at The Dallas Morning News and Congressional Quarterly. Follow her at @USATOnPolitics.


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With his recent admission that he’s HIV positive, Charlie Sheen provided us with another chapter in his always tumultuous personal life. From the time he burst onto movie screens in mid-1980s teen movie such as Lucas and Red Dawn, Charlie Sheen has been making headlines for his high octane personal life that, over the years, has involved drug arrests, stints in rehab, hookers, trashed hotel rooms, shootings, overdoses, family interventions, child services, and legendary feuds with studio executives. He even suffered a stroke in 1998 after a drug overdose. In fact, “Is Charlie Sheen dead?” has been a trending topic on Google on more than one occasion. And while there are occasional periods of calm, it is never long before Charlie Sheen is back on the front pages of newspapers for some new, and usually outrageous, incident. Here then are 10 of Charlie Sheen’s most explosive moments over the years:
9. Being drunk during filming of Wall Street
The 1987 film Wall Street directed by Oliver Stone is considered a modern classic. Actor Michael Douglas won an Oscar for his portrayal of ruthless stock broker Gordon Gekko in the movie. Yet, the entire project was almost derailed by the fact that Charlie Sheen was drunk during shooting of the film. And we mean drunk all the time. In an interview, Sheen stated: “I’d begun drinking all the time. We shot in New York City, so I’d be out to the bars every night till 3 or 4 a.m., then try to show up for a 6 a.m. call to stand toe-to-toe with Michael Douglas and handle 50% of a scene.” It was only an intervention by Charlie’s father, Martin Sheen, who had a supporting part in the movie, that helped stabilize Charlie Sheen’s drinking and got Wall Street completed. Still, director Oliver Stone has stated that he will never work with Charlie Sheen again.

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Sperm motility is important because sperm must be moving in order to penetrate the cervical mucus, travel to the fallopian tube, and fertilize ova.
Accurate motility evaluation requires standardization of temperature, sample size, and depth of chamber for viewing. Some laboratories read motility at 37°C while others routinely report motility at room temperature. The temperature of the assessment should be specified in the final report and all laboratory personnel must perform the analysis at the temperature stated in the laboratory's procedure.
The laboratory's procedure should also state the volume of semen to be used for viewing motility, eg, 10 mL. The coverslip that is used for the stated semen volume should provide a chamber approximately 20 µm in depth. A chamber depth that is less than 20 µm may constrict the movement of sperm and a chamber that is too deep will not display the spermatozoa in a single plane, making it difficult to assess motility.
The use of an eyepiece reticle with grid, as shown in the image on the right, is recommended for more accurate assessment within a defined area of the microscopic field. If the sperm concentration is high, score only the top row of the grid. If the concentration is low, score the entire grid. Do NOT choose fields to view based on observation of highest motility. This will cause inaccurate results to be reported.

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We have been a fan of Laurie Berkner’s children’s music since the kids were little. Her music was a staple in our home and in the car, and helped us survive many roadtrips, and I can’t tell you how many songs I know by heart! We also went to one of her concerts as well, and it is wonderful that there is a new album to listen to. My oldest is 14 now, and I find myself singing along when I hear Laurie Berkner songs we listened to over a decade ago!
Laurie Berkner’s “Let’s Go” is available March 5, 2021, with 16 tracks to enjoy. This album was created during the pandemic, but is easily recognized as the Laurie Berkner we have always known, with her beautiful, cheerful songs that are engaging and enjoyable.
- Let’s Go
- When it’s Cold
- What Am I Gonna Be (for Halloween)
- The Superhero Handwashing Song
- I Saw a Butterfly
- I’m on Vacation
- Time to Eat
- Listen to the Sounds
- It’s Hard to Be 3
- Jumping Jack
- Take a Look at My Face
- I Tied My Shoes
- One Step
- Happy New Year
- Beautiful Light
- The Superhero Mask Song
All of these songs are very relatable to kids and their parents. Laurie Berkner has a great way of drawing kids into her songs and making the material interactive, so that kids are singing along and moving along too.
There are a couple tracks inspired by the pandemic, and talk about the superheroes that wear masks and wash their hands. I like that it makes hand washing a fun, positive experience that empowers kids to be safe!
I’m a superhero with a job to do
And if you’re a superhero
You can save the world, too!
I just turn on the water
And add a lot of soap
It’s time to wash my hands
I love the positivity of this album,
I am a beautiful light in this world
I am a beautiful light in this world
I am a beautiful light And I shine so brightly
A beautiful light in this world
Check out the “Let’s Go” video here:
Visit Laurie Berkner’s website HERE.
You can also find her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
I may live under a rock but I’ve never heard of her before! I love the lyrics though so I will be checking it out!
We love Laurie! Her music is so fun. I love that she’s still making new songs.
We love her! My kids literally play Let’s Go Fishing over and over again.
I have never heard of her before but her songs are really good to listen by all kids. I will download her songs right now, thanks!
I have never heard of her but she looks fun
These are such fun songs. I remember her songs when my kids were tiny.
She is so awesome! My kids grew up listening to her music. She is so good.
I have never heard of her, but she looks like she has a ton of energy!
Her music sound so fun. I’m dancing to it.
I’ve never heard of her til now. It looks like it would be really fun for kids. I’m sure they’ll enjoy the music a lot.
My kids were huge fans of Laurie Berkner more than 10 years ago! I also knew all the words by heart.
Thanks for sharing all these interesting facts on Laurie Berkner’s album! I would like to listen it!
I never heard of her but her music is sure fun and entertaining. Thanks for sharing this.
This looks like such a cute album.
I am sure I have heard her songs without knowing her name.. will check this out as have so many little nieces and nephews
Ive never heard of her but I bet my kids would love her
My kids would LOVE this! I love introducing new fun kid friendly music to them!
Yay! I didn’t know she had a new album coming out in March. I’m so excited. My granddaughter loves “The Goldfish”. I can’t wait to hear her new songs.
We have loved Laurie Berkner for YEARS! She’s the BEST! We even got to see her in person one time which was tons of fun. So happy to hear she has new music coming out!
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Fine arts competition for K-12. 11/12-12/7
Help decorate the library with the many diverse holidays this time of year!
NASH Auditorium. Performances 12/7-8 at 7 p.m., 12/9 at 2 p.m. Sr. Citizen's Performance 12/5 at 3:30 p.m.
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Students and teachers will be collecting used markers that are ready to be discarded.
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Disco Elysium: The Final Cut on the Nintendo Switch? Seems like a perfect fit right? Well after the latest Nintendo Direct it looks like you wont have to wait long as the game will be out on October 12 digitally, with a physical release early 2022.
Check out the trailer below:
- Innovative ‘Layers of the Id’ Premium Box
- Hand-Painted ‘Mind Totem’ Vinyl Sculpture
- 190+ Page Hardbound Art Book feat. Oodles of Previously Unreleased Art and Stories
- Illustrated Fabric Map of the District of Martinaise
- Physical Edition of Disco Elysium with Reversible Cover, Housed in an Elegant Slipcase
- Region Free – Worldwide Compatibility
And yes, a Nintendo Switch option is available as well for the CE.

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Gun Blaze West Graphic Novels
Genre: Action / Adventure (Age Rating 16+)
Availability : Discontinued and Out of Print - Limited to Stock on Hand
In the old west, only the strong survive.
Viu Bannes is a boy on a mission: he's determined to become the best gunfighter in the west. When Viu meets a vagabond gunslinger named Marcus Homer, his desire to be the best grows even greater. He realizes that his destiny is to travel to a land of legend - a land known as Gun Blaze West, where only the toughest gunmen can step foot.
Now, Viu Bannes is taking his first steps on an incredible journey.
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Pom Pom Cheerleader Coloring
Pom Pom Cheerleader Coloring is a game where you can color a draw the way you want. You can choose a lot of different colors and make her beautiful.
Call of Bieber
Call of Bieber is a funny shooter game where Bieber goes on a rampage killing cops.
Age Of War 2
Pick a fight, and start upgrading! Cavemen to start, and bots in the future - do you have the guts to fight to the finish?
Crazy Flasher 3
The king of death match is on his mission to be the ultimate street fighter. You can play the story mode or the death match to earn some money to buy...
Compete in loads of events in a Stock Car racing calendar, race up to 60 other cars in this all-contact racing game. Loads of extras, loads of...
Paris Chic Dress Up
This chic girl is taking a walk in Paris, the most romantic city in the world, and she wants to look really stylish. Here are some cool clothes from...
Diner Dash: Hometown Hero
On a visit to her hometown, Flo and her Grandma Florence take a stroll down memory lane. Bring five restaurants back to life, and meet new customers...


Truck Driver Wins $298.3 Million Powerball Jackpot, Says His Days Driving A Truck Are Over
Brooklyn, New York – A 56-year-old truck driver has won a $298.3 million Powerball jackpot, according to the New York Gaming Commission.
Brooklyn, New York, trucker David Johnson says he bought the winning ticket at a gas station on the morning after Christmas. He says he was sick and considered not reporting to work that day. Now he’s glad he did.
The Powerball jackpot drawing was held on December 26. Johnson recalls a friend calling him and telling him that the winning ticket was sold at the convenience store where Johnson bought his ticket.
Johnson said he didn’t think much of it because, “that’s not my luck.” However, when Johnson returned to the store two days later and scanned his ticket he says he couldn’t believe it when the screen flashed “BIG WINNER.”
Now, Johnson says his days driving a truck are over. “I’m rich. I don’t gotta go to work no more,” Johnson said to NBC News. “Don’t get me wrong, the job paid good; but it is hard work,” he said to CBS New York. “Now I get a chance to quit.”
Johnson says since learning he purchased the winning ticket, he’s been full of joy. “I can’t even eat. I start and can’t finish my food. I’m happy with joy inside,” he is quoted in a release.
Johnson has opted to receive his winnings in a one-time payment totaling $114,091,248 after taxes, a release says. His first purchases will be a red Porsche and a nicer home Johnson said.
Truckers Have A History Of Winning The Lottery
Just last month truck driver Mark Clark, 47, from South Rockwood southwest of Detroit, won a $4 million prize in the Michigan lottery. Clark said he bought the winning ticket at a store he delivered fuel to along his route.
Clark took his winnings in a one-time payment of about $2.5 million and said he planned to purchase new vehicles and a bass boat among other items.
Back in 2013, another truck driver won the $338 million Powerball lottery prize. That winning ticket was sold at a Love’s Travel Stop in Bordentown, New Jersey.
In 2007, long-haul trucker Don Harvey, purchased the winning $105.8 million Powerball ticket at a Shell station in Roland, Arkansas, about five miles east of Muldrow, Oklahoma, where he and his wife Joyce lived.
The couple chose to receive a lump sum payment of $33.3 million instead of receiving payouts over a period of 29 years. At the time, the 64-year-old Harvey said he planned to by a new big rig and keep on driving. He told NBC News, “I’ve got to have something to do. I can’t go fishing all the time and I don’t play golf.”
In 2004 a trucker from Virginia won a $238 million Mega Millions lotto jackpot. J.R. Triplett of Winchester, Virginia, said he purchased 5 tickets and couldn’t believe when he realized he was the big winner. He said he planned to invest the money in real estate. At the time the $238 million prize was the second largest lottery payout in history.


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With the launch of my third book, DEAD WRECKONING, I am starting a recipe contest. The 1st place winner will receive a copy of my fourth book, due out next year, plus a free copy of the cookbook. Send recipes to me at email@example.com. The winner will be announced here, and on my blog. I'm looking for recipes that are your family favorites.

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Thierry Henry just might be ready to make his MLS playoff debut.
New York Red Bulls manager Hans Backe told a team official that Henry is available for selection for the second leg of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal against the Earthquakes. Henry has missed the first leg in San Jose with a knee injury that also kept him out of the last two regular season games.
A finalist for Newcomer of the year, Henry finished the season with two goals and three assists in the regular season.
The Red Bulls host the Earthquakes on Thursday at Red Bull Arena.


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By Rosalind Hughes, founder, Just Caring Legal
It happens to around 5% of us, according to official figures. Well enough to leave hospital, but not well enough to return home. So what happens when that moment comes to someone close to you? Who pays for care after they leave hospital? In these Covid times, discharge is likely to be swift. Once they are clinically ready to go, community health, social care and acute staff should work together to ensure they are discharged in a “safe and timely manner”.
For people going from hospital into a care home for the first time, their care fees will be covered in full for six weeks. (Only until the end of June, though. After that it will fall to four weeks of post-discharge funding until September. And after that? Watch this space.)
Six weeks to decide who pays for care
Within that six weeks, all the necessary care needs assessments will have to be carried out. This will decide what care and support your relative needs and where it will take place. It will also decide who pays for care going forward. There are basically three options.
- The NHS will continue to fund their care because they have a “primary health need” and qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare. This is not means-tested and covers all health and social care costs whether they are in a care or nursing home or in their own home.
- They will have mainly social care needs, in which case they will undergo a needs assessment by the local authority and also a financial assessment. If they have more than £23,250 in cash or assets, they will have to pay their own care fees in full.
- If they have less than this amount the local authority will fund part of their care.
If I have one piece of advice, it is this. Don’t be lured into answering any questions about your relative’s financial situation until they have been assessed for option 1. You may be told that your relative has already been assessed for NHS Continuing Healthcare and “doesn’t qualify”. But that’s not how it works.
Assessments for NHS Continuing Healthcare
The law requires the local Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) to “take reasonable steps” to assess people for NHS Continuing Healthcare “in all cases where it appears that there may be a need for such care”. This should usually start with a “checklist”. This is a screening tool to see if a full, detailed assessment is appropriate. The checklist should not happen behind closed doors: you have a right to be involved in your relative’s assessment.
If your relative “screens in” for a full eligibility assessment, this should also be carried out within the six weeks. If it isn’t, the CCG will carry on footing the bill until it is. A multi-disciplinary team of healthcare and social care professionals will meet to complete a “decision support tool”. This is meant to help them assess your relative’s care needs using a range of inputs from health and care professionals. If they find evidence of a “primary health need”, they will recommend that the CCG pay for all of their care, including accommodation.
What is a primary health need?
This is where it gets interesting. There is no legal definition of “primary health need” – and it doesn’t rely on a medical diagnosis. To decide if someone has a primary health need, the assessors follow the decision support tool, which sets out different levels of needs in relation to 12 care ‘domains’. It includes looking at behaviour, cognition, mobility, nutrition and more. For each domain the assessors should identify which description most closely matches the individual’s needs. These range from “no needs” to “high”, “severe” or even “priority”. They then use this as the basis for a comprehensive assessment of the nature, severity, complexity and unpredictability of their overall care needs. You can find out more here.
Are you worried about your family member’s future after the six weeks post-discharge funding?
If your six-week clock is ticking and you are panicking, don’t! Instead, get in touch for a free initial assessment of your case. We can point you in the direction of further information and/or help you present the best possible case to those assessing your relative’s needs. If we think there is a good case for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding, we will tell you. If we don’t, we will tell you that too. So don’t fret in silence. Call us today and use the time you have to your best advantage.

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The Commscope LSA-Plus connection system is a reliable and cost effective technique for installation of communications, broadcast and data wiring and has several advantages over solder tag methods, including significant time and maintenance benefits.
Commscope offers a comprehensive range of connections and wiring system, based on a standard 10 pair (unscreened) termination module and a size compatible 6 pair + screen module. There is a complementary range of accessories for testing, alternative equipment termination, cable distribution and jumpering.
All items necessary for a Commscope installation are featured in the Canford catalogue together with specially developed cable and accessories for the professional audio, data and broadcast industry.
Commscope uses an insulation displacement connection which totally eliminates the need to strip, solder or screw connect wires. Connections are made using the Krone inserter tool on a slot in the module. The slot contains wire clamping ribs and two flexible metal contact arms at 45 degrees. These cut the wire insulation and into the conductor, maintaining contact with a spring force. A gas-tight seal is formed between the conductor and the contact. The inserter tool performs the process with the correct force and also cuts the excess wire off after termination with the same action. Krone connections conform to all the standards for contact resistance, ageing, and durability including British Telecom’s D2920 specification. The technique can be learned in minutes by anyone, engineer or otherwise, and can cut installation time by up to 90%. Changes in wiring can be accommodated easily and re-termination is quick and neat.
A Commscope module consists of two rows of contacts, the upper row for permanent connection, the lower row for jumper wires. Several types of module are available in two basic forms - connection and disconnection. Connection modules have a permanent link between the equipment and jumper sides, allowing 'listen' access for test probes and other accessories. The disconnection module has a spring contact connection between equipment and jumper sides, allowing 'listen' and 'break' access to circuits with appropriate test accessories. The disconnection modules have become universal in communications installations although some broadcasters prefer the connection type for premier grade circuits at the expense of some flexibility.
Each Commscope connection slot will accept up to two wires of equal diameter. Ideally the conductor size will be 0.44mm to 0.65mm (26-22 AWG) and insulation 0.7mm to 1.4mm. The recommended wire is single strand 0.5mm conductor (standard telephone cable size per CW1308 spec). Stranded wire can also be used, 7/0.15 or 7/0.2 being preferred. The insertion of stranded wire may cut some strands, especially if smaller diameter conductors are used. Stranded and single core wire should not be mixed on a single contact slot.
ABS 6 pair + screen disconnection module
Introduced to cater for screened data and audio applications, the ABS module allows each screen to be continued through to the jumper side and continued. This ensures proper individual screen continuation and termination for low noise audio applications, and other audio installations where common screen termination would otherwise introduce earth loops.
237A 10 pair disconnection module
This is the most popular module used for audio, d.c., control and communications. It can be used for termination of unscreened pair cable or for screened audio cable where the screen either common terminates or floats at this connection point.
237B 10 pair connection module
Identical to the 237A except that dis-pegs, test jacks and attenuators cannot be used to break the connection between the equipment and jumper side. Used only where hard-wiring is absolutely essential.
237D 76 way earth module
Allows bulk termination of earths or screens on a termination frame. A flying lead connects the 76 slots to frame earth if required. Colour: red.
Note: The Krone name has been absorbed into the Commscope brand, therefore Krone and Commscope are one and the same.


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City Edge Apartment features a balcony and is located in Southend-on-Sea, within just 0.9 miles of Adventure Island and 0.9 miles of Southend Pier. The property is 4.3 miles from Hadleigh Castle and 200 yards from Southend Magistrate Court.
This apartment is equipped with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen.
Popular points of interest near the apartment include Kursaal, Southend-On-Sea Probation Service and Southend-on-Sea Borough Council. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 1.9 miles from City Edge

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One of the most affordable and respected five string banjos in the world. Features 30 bracket cast aluminum tone ring, mahogany resonator and geared 5th string tuner. A pleasure to play
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This is one of the most affordable open back five string banjos in the world and is truly a pleasure to play. Features an 18 bracket tone ring, mahogany resonator and geared 5th string tuner and fingerboard scoop
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