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As you may have noticed our game servers have been down for the past few days. This is due to some hardware issue we're trying to resolve, but unfortunately it's going to take a bit longer than expected.
In the coming hours/days our IRC network and TS3 may also be down at certain times.
We're trying to fix this as soon as possible but the hosting company plays a part in that as well and their support staff seems to be pretty busy atm.
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Renegade X is a free First/Third Person Shooter with RTS elements. Players fight for two unique teams, manage their own economies, choose from over 30 weapons, 20 vehicles, and call in nuclear strikes, Ion Cannons, and airstrikes, and much more. Renegade X is for all players - lone wolves, team-based gamers, tankers, snipers, rushers, turtlers, and all others!
The Renegade X SDK allows you to create custom levels, mutators, and mods on the Unreal Development Kit using our framework. You'll have access to all of our assets and tutorials for free.
Those who have Renegade X Beta 4 will simply need to open the Launcher, and you will receive an auto-patch that will download the full update.
We are happy to announce that Beta 5 will be the final Renegade X beta. This is the last phase of beta testing. The next version of Renegade X will be the Full Version! It's been a few months since our last beta version, and we've been tinkering around, polishing up, and planning for the future. Totem Arts has been developing this game for about nine years now, and it is almost ready for that One-Point-Oh. We will be announcing its final release date soon.
That being said, Totem Arts will still be supporting the full game upon release. The SDK allows our community to build their own server mods, total conversion mods and custom maps. The autopatching system allows us to make easy and continual upgrades to the game. We have also appointed a group of Community Developers who will receive the support and direction of Totem Arts. We plan on making one more big community announcement in the very near future, and hosting a cash-prize Renegade X clan tournament upon the release of the full version.
Although we have a pretty stable playerbase, we are looking for ways to increase our exposure. If you have any ideas, go ahead and post them on this thread. You can do your part by sharing our updates with your friends, uploading videos, e-mailing gaming websites, and messaging popular YouTube gamers. We're doing our part, but keep in mind that this is a free project, and we can use any help we can get from our community!
Keep an eye out for more updates... we've got a lot more up our sleeves.


Chris Ruffino, 55, spent 27 years cycling in and out of jail and suffering from an untreated opioid use disorder. After a peer counselor from a street medicine program in San Francisco told him about treatment options, Ruffino headed to a clinic and met Barry Zevin, medical director of Street Medicine and Shelter Health. Zevin, sensing Ruffino's anxiety, spoke with him outside, in the pouring rain, and started him on a course of Buprenorphine.
"I was ready, I had wanted to quit, and methadone didn't work for me, but having the doctor literally meet me where I was made all the difference in my getting treatment," said Ruffino, a father of "three great kids" who is off opioids and now works as a drug counselor.
San Francisco's street medicine team brings doctors and other health professionals directly to people living on the streets to hear their stories and earn their trust. They provide as many services as the person will accept, from housing and food to medication and medical treatment, including addiction treatment.
Recently the city announced a $6 million investment to expand a yearlong pilot program that connected close to 100 people who are homeless and dealing with heroin and opioid addiction with 'low barrier" access to buprenorphine, a drug that is often very effective as a treatment for opioid use disorder. Buprenorphine (brand names Subutex or Suboxone) is a daily pill, or strip that dissolves in the mouth, that reduces the cravings for opioids and the intense physical pain of withdrawal.
The primary goal of the pilot was to see if it could keep people who are homeless and struggling with opioid use disorder in treatment, said Rachael Kagan, a spokesperson for the San Francisco Department of Public Health. Additional goals, said Kagan, included improved health, reduction in heroin use and drug use abstinence.
About a quarter of the participants had previously started on buprenorphine but were not in treatment when the pilot started. In November, at the end of the yearlong pilot, 22 percent of participants were still under the care of the street medicine team and 22 percent were still taking buprenorphine after 12 months, an encouraging result that resulted in the pilot's expansion, said Zevin, who headed the pilot and is directing the expanded initiative.
Most treatment clinics work on an appointment system that assumes patients will show up on time. Keeping appointments is challenging for people living on the street, who often deal with mental illness, drug use, very little money and the memory of being treated with disrespect and disdain by health care providers.
Breaching these barriers is difficult, so patients in the pilot and in the expanded program can be evaluated in locations throughout the city. Sites include parks, encampment health fairs, the emergency room and inpatient facilities of Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and needle exchange sites. Help is also available at clinics and health care navigation centers, with no appointments necessary. Buprenorphine is, however, dispensed only from a central pharmacy that contracts with the city.
A key component of the program is to involve patients in their own care, Rachael Kagan said. Once a patient is assessed and chooses to begin treatment, the provider works with the patient to develop a care plan that considers the patient's previous barriers to care and treatment. In addition to starting buprenorphine, treatment options may include transitioning to a methadone program if appropriate, entering residential treatment and addressing other health needs to help the patient stabilize and remain in care.
A dramatically new approach is key to the pilot's success, Coffa said. "The norm in residential addiction treatment is that people have to prove they are motivated," she said, "as opposed to the low-barrier concept." Too many programs take a moralistic approach to addiction, blaming it on lack of will power or moral character instead of illness. "But in reality, if someone doesn't take your help, you must not be offering the right help," said Coffa.
According to the California Department of Public Health, no other communities in the state have started identical programs but Barry Zevin said he fielded inquiries from across the state during a recent presentation at the annual meeting of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, which was held in San Diego. He's been in touch with addiction specialists in several California cities who are interested in duplicating San Francisco's program.
"San Francisco for many reasons is a good city to test this intervention, as it has a large homeless population and many addiction resources," said Gail D'Onofrio, head of the emergency department at Yale New Haven Hospital.


Brandon, MB (CKLQ) - Tomorrow is Countdown to Tim Hortons Brier Day in Brandon.
Brandon-born Mike McEwen, who will be attempting to represent Manitoba at the 2019 Brier will be in town.
From 10 a.m. until noon Wednesday, McEwen will be at the Keystone Centre Box Office.
Fans are invited to take photos with him or get autographs, and they can also participate in a pre-sale for single-draw tickets, including playoffs, or pick up previously purchased ticket packages.
The Brier Tankard will be on display for photos.
Fans can also enjoy some Tim Hortons coffee and treats, and get some Tim Hortons Brier swag.
Later on Wednesday, from 1-2 p.m. at the Skating Oval (2020 McGregor Ave.), media members are invited to participate in an outdoor curling event.
Media folks can go head to head with McEwen, as well as Brandon Mayor Rick Chrest, Wheat Kings mascot Willie, local Tim Hortons store owners and members of the Tim Hortons Brier Host Committee.
For more Brier updates and ticket information click here.
The Tim Horton's Brier runs from March 2, 2019 to March 10, 2019 at Westoba Place in Brandon.


The Crazy Bookworm does not usually spotlight Children's books on here. Although, I do read my fair share of them with my 3 year old niece! When I read the concept of this book, I simply could not pass it up! Not only did it sound like one that my niece would love, but one that I would like love as well!
This book's wonderful word flow and beautiful illustrations make this book one that you will have no problem reading to that child in your life over and over again(because we all know kids love repetition!!) When asked "Again, Aunt Cathy" I happily obeyed! The book has the usually 'Rhyming' aspect that most Children's books have, but the author crafted it in such a way that the words lyrically flowed off the pages! The Snatchabook is such a wonderful concept. A book about sharing that delivers the moral of the story so uniquely.
This is a book that should be added the bookshelves of every child. A beautiful tale that demonstrates greats views on sharing and caring. And don't be embarrassed if you are asking your child to read this one over and over again, because I can promise, you will not be alone when it comes to your love for The Snactchabook!
I'm obsessed with childrens books. I can't go to that part of any bookstore because I'll go crazy, and my husband knows it. This cover drew me in from the first view, and your awesome review really helps. I'm going to keep my eye out for it!
I picked up a copy of this book and a super sweet bag with the cover on it at BEA. I love the illustrations. It really reminds me of the kinds of books I loved as a child. Super cute!
I enjoy mythic retelling although We have teat to read an adult version. Love your deal with of the guide!


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World Map of Perseus Noha
This map published in 1414 represents Europe, Asia, and North Africa. One can observe the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean. This map has the original size of 18x27cm and is in the Vatican Apostolic Library, Rome.
It is located in the center-east of the Northeast region, with Paraíba and Ceará in the northwest, the Atlantic Ocean in the east, Alagoas and Bahia in the south and Piauí in the west. Despite being one of the smallest Brazilian states, Pernambuco is one of the largest tourist centers in the country. The economy also includes industry, agriculture, livestock and livestock, although Pernambuco is no longer an agricultural state to become a major service center, with emphasis on trade and tourism.
Extractivism is the activity of extracting from nature the resources available to man, whether these are products of animal, vegetable or mineral origin, such as metals, rocks, oil, natural gas, among others. It is considered the oldest human activity, preceding agriculture, livestock and industry.
Large northern river
It is located in the Northeast Region, with the Atlantic Ocean to the north and east, Paraíba to the south and Ceará to the west. The inhabitants or natives of Rio Grande do Norte are designated by the gentile "potiguar" or "north-rio-grandense". Potiguar was the name of a Tupi nation that inhabited the coastal region where the state is today.
Comprising 102 municipalities, Alagoas is located to the east of the Northeast, with Pernambuco to the north and northwest, Sergipe to the south, Bahia to the southwest and Atlantic Ocean to the east. Currently, the fastest growing economic activity in the state is tourism, being the capital Maceió one of the most visited in the northeast.
Introduction What does geography mean? Why do we study geography? Symbol Principles Physical geography Studies the natural characteristics of the earth's surface. It addresses the characteristics of the Earth, its dynamics and natural elements, such as climate, relief, geology, topography, vegetation, hydrography, among others.
South America (continued)
Hydrography The South American hydrography shows the Amazon, Orinoco and Paraná basins that together cover an area of over 11,000,000 km². The largest system consists of the Amazon River and its tributaries, including some of a wide range, such as the Negro, Juruá, Purus and Madeira.
There are regions around the world that are experiencing intense conflicts, caused by various reasons, which may be disputes over territories, independence, religious issues, mineral resources, among others. On all continents, it is possible to identify foci of tension that endanger the peace of those who live in the places they are involved.
Geopolitics in the organization of world space
What is geopolitics? It is science that focuses on the use of political power under a given territory. In a more practical view, geopolitics comprises analyzes of geography, history, and social sciences mixed with political theory at various levels, from the state to the international-world.
Africa is characterized by cultural diversity and its history is closely linked to the history of Brazil. Africans, who were brought into our country as slaves, between the 16th and 19th centuries, enriched Brazilian culture with their customs, religious rituals, cooking, dancing, and so on.
São Paulo is the richest and most populous state in Brazil, having the largest industrial park and the largest economic production in South America. It is located in the south of the Southeast, with Minas Gerais to the north and northeast, Rio de Janeiro. to the northeast, Atlantic Ocean to the east, Paraná to the south and Mato Grosso do Sul to the west.
Animal extractivism
Animal extractivism is the one in which the capture of animals, such as hunting (illegal in Brazil, except for indigenous communities) and fishing occurs, and must obey certain rules - period of reproduction of fish and weight - for the use of man or made for marketing and profit generation purposes.
Subdivisions of America
Many do not regard America as a single continent, preferring to define it as a set of lands made up of the continents of North America (which also includes Central America and the Caribbean) and South America. The countries are divided as follows. : South America Argentina Bolivia Brazil Chile Colombia Ecuador Guyana Paraguay Peru Suriname Uruguay Venezuela Dependent Territories (South America) French Guiana North America Canada United States Mexico Dependent Territories (North America) Bermuda Greenland San Pedro and Miquelon Central America Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua Panama Caribbean Antigua & Barbuda Bahamas Barbados Cuba Dominica Dominican Republic Grenada Jamaica Jamaica Saint Lucia Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Trinidad and Tobago Dependent Territories Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands Aruba Netherlands Antilles Anguilla Bermuda British Virgin Islands Cayman Islands Montserrat Turks and Caicos Islands Other territories Guadeloupe Martinique Other information Introduction Flags Anthems History Economy Population (coming soon) Physical aspects
Conflicts in the world (continued)
AFRICA On the African continent, the main motivator of the conflicts is the way in which the continent has been divided. Before the arrival of Europeans, Africans lived in harmony, as rival groups respected each other and this did not motivate instability. In the process of colonization, the European countries met in Berlin at a conference to define the division of African space so that it could be managed and exploited by the nations involved in the meeting.
Vegetal extractivism
Plant extraction consists in the simple extraction of plant products that have not been cultivated by man, such as wood, oils, fruits, rubber, among others. In Brazil, especially in the Northern Region, the extraction of woods, chestnuts, acai and latex (which is a sap extracted from rubber) is very common, widely used for the manufacture of rubber.
It is the smallest and least populous state in the Southern region. It is located in the center of the Southern Region, with the limits of Paraná in the north, Rio Grande do Sul in the south, the Atlantic Ocean in the east and Argentina in the west. The economy is based on industry, extractivism and livestock. The state is the largest chicken exporter in Brazil.
Economic geography is a branch of study linked to human geography, which explores the location, distribution and organization of economic activities in different parts of the planet. That is, it studies the diversity of economic conditions on earth. The economics of a geographical area can be influenced by climate, geology, and political and social factors.
Amazonas is the largest of the federative units in Brazil. Its limits are Venezuela and Roraima to the north, Pará to the east, Mato Grosso to the southeast, Rondônia to the south, Acre to the southwest, Peru to the west and Colombia to the northwest. A quarter of Brazil's total Indians live in the Amazon and their culture has strong indigenous and northeastern influences.
ASIA In Asia, the main point of conflict is located in the Middle East, more precisely in the confrontation between Arabs and Israelis. It is common to find in the various media news about armed conflicts between Palestinians and Israelis. They usually occur through terrorist attacks, bombings, suicide bombings, among other events, always marked by a high level of violence.
Greenhouse Effect (continued)
The carbon in the atmosphere guarantees one of the basic conditions for life on the planet: temperature. The Earth is heated by infrared radiation emitted by the Sun to a temperature of 27º C. These radiations reach the surface and are reflected to space, carbon forms a protective bubble that traps part of these infrared radiations and reflects them back to the surface.
Mineral Extractionism (continued)
Mineral resources in Brazil Taking into account the supply of mineral resources that Brazil has, there are several products with important representation for the country. One is iron, whose Brazilian reserve represents the sixth largest in the world and with high quality. Minas Gerais is the major ore producing state in the Quadrilátero Ferrífero region (region located in the south-central state of Minas Gerais, which is the largest national producer of iron ore.
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Unisys Announces Real-Time Petabyte Challenge
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Unisys Corporation announced the "Real-Time Petabyte Challenge" - a research initiative aimed at developing petabyte-sized storage that will allow researchers, and businesses to have instant, real-time access to vast amounts of data at a more affordable price. Working with partners Microsoft and Cornell University, Unisys engineers aim to decrease data retrieval time by four orders of magnitude (1/10,000) over existing petabyte storage systems. (A petabyte is a unit of measurement in computers of one thousand million million bytes.)
With recent compliance legislation such as Sarbanes-Oxley and increasing corporate governance over information security, businesses around the world are on the brink of a "data tsunami." Not only must companies be able to store petabytes of data, they must also be able to retrieve this information instantly and at an affordable cost - consider a petabyte as the storage capacity required to hold all of the information in the U.S. Library of Congress, fifty times over. The Real-Time Petabyte Challenge aims to solve this industry concern.
"Petabyte storage is not a new phenomenon," said Peter Karnazes, director of High Performance Computing at Unisys. "However, what is revolutionary is the requirement to immediately access large amounts of this data. Within the next five years, as businesses strive to comply with information security legislation, online petabyte storage will become a necessity. To realize this vision, significant advancement in storage and storage management must be achieved to dramatically reduce the cost of these storage systems, which would otherwise fall in the range of $50 to $100 million using today's enterprise-class storage devices. Unisys goal in this challenge is to develop a highly manageable system of reliable commodity storage disks at one-tenth the price."
The Real-Time Petabyte Challenge is currently using data from three separate Cornell projects funded by a $1.8 million grant from the National Science Foundation and Cornell's Computer and Information Science and Engineering directorate. The research is being conducted by Cornell's Computer Science and Astronomy departments, and the Program for Computer Graphics.
The independent projects:
Analyze data from the Arecibo Telescope, the world's largest radio telescope, to find pulsars and other exotic objects;
Study the effects of light reflection on complex objects and structures for accurate image rendering;
Develop models to accurately measure the evolution of the World Wide Web.
All three data-intensive projects are managed by one ES7000/430 server with 32 Intel Itanium 2 processor-based nodes. Through these projects, Unisys is working with the scientific community to test the performance and capacity of low-cost commodity storage disks to provide more affordable, cost effective, real time data management and access. By the third year of the grant, the system is expected to exceed one petabyte of data.
"The computing power and storage capacity of the Unisys equipment enhances Cornell's ability to conduct innovative research," said David Likfa, chief technology officer at the Cornell Theory Center (CTC). "The ES7000 server provides researchers with the performance and scalability necessary to handle data intensive projects, and the storage system has given our researchers the ability to retrieve data efficiently and effectively."
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Southern Champion Tray Purchases Honeymoon Paper Products, I
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., June 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Champion Tray (SCT), a leading manufacturer of paperboard packaging for the bakery and food service industry, has acquired substantially all the assets of Honeymoon Paper Products, Inc. (Honeymoon) based in Fairfield, Ohio, effective June 29, 2020. Honeymoon, founded in 1960, is a supermarket and retail bakery, deli, food service and wholesale packaging provider.
SCT is integrating Honeymoon's catalog items into the company's offerings and providing expanded printing technology for Honeymoon's custom packaging business. This acquisition gives customers an even stronger portfolio of fiber-based products and innovative capabilities that were not previously available with the companies operating independently. According to SCT's President and CEO John Zeiser, "This acquisition makes a lot of sense for both Southern Champion and Honeymoon customers as we are expanding the breadth of our product line and scope of our manufacturing capabilities. Our business model is based on consistently delivering great packaging with distinctive customer service. We look forward to welcoming the Honeymoon organization into the Southern Champion Tray family."
The acquisition of Honeymoon provides SCT an additional manufacturing facility that is equipped to serve the bakery and food service industries. More importantly, Southern Champion will be adding a highly proficient team in Fairfield, Ohio that is accomplished and skilled in the production of corrugated circles/pads and take-out packaging for the deli and bakery industries. "We are very fortunate to acquire a facility with an experienced workforce and also one that aligns with our company culture and values. The solution-driven culture at Honeymoon is a perfect complement to the service-focused business model of SCT," according to Brian Hunt, SCT's Chief Operations Officer.
Since 1927, Southern Champion Tray has been manufacturing and distributing sustainable paperboard and corrugated packaging, food and drink carriers and molded fiber tableware to bakery, food service and catering customers across the United States and in nearly two dozen export markets. With the closing of this transaction, Southern Champion Tray now has office, manufacturing and distribution facilities in Chattanooga, Tennessee; Mansfield, Texas; and Fairfield, Ohio. For information on SCT's full line of products, visit SCTray.com.
Contact: Sherry Jennings
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Now that everything has finally arrived I thought I'd snap a few pics of it all before cutting the outfield yesterday at my club.
The more I see the pads and gloves the more they grow on me! Sausage gloves look great!
Saw the splits and pads in the flesh last night. Looked really nice, another step up in terms of branding and visual appeal I'd say.
Are the gloves lighter than previous versions Tom? They felt really light!
@thecord I think so mate, they pads feel lighter as well but having got pinned on them by our rather quick Afghan im glad there is no compromise in protection as a result.
Just trying to sort Tims bat out now that he didnt realise had split shoulders on both sides!
Sounds pretty typical of Tim!
Glad they reached you safely mate, I forgot to include your Complimentary FKW Bat cover!
Fan of my gloves, cracking design.
Glad you like them @Tailendfielder IMO they are defo a step up in terms of materials and finish from previous models whilst maintaining the flexibility straight out of the packet still due to the shape of the design.
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UKIP voters urged to back the Conservatives in Newbury constituency
Local party says backing Benyon will increase chance of Brexit being implemented
PEOPLE intending to vote for UKIP in Newbury have been asked to vote for Conservative candidate Richard Benyon instead.
UKIP has entered the tactical voting fray in an effort to see Brexit passed.
Mr Benyon campaigned for the Remain campaign in last year's referendum, but has since "supported the will of the people" and voted to trigger the UK's withdrawal from the EU.
The chairman of Newbury UKIP, Roy Tubb, said that Brexit was the main issue facing voters and that Mr Benyon backing the Government over Brexit "may cause some diehard remainers to desert him".
He said: "Recent electoral history shows that Newbury cannot be considered a safe Conservative seat.
"With this in mind, UKIP Newbury has decided reluctantly not to field a candidate, because that would only split the potential 'Brexit vote'.
"The result of the referendum needs to be accepted and supported in Parliament.
"We suggest therefore that UKIP supporters consider voting for Richard Benyon, if only to increase the chance of the referendum result being properly implemented."
Reacting to the news Mr Benyon said: "I think it's more about the fact they didn't have anyone to stand here.
"I've not had any conversation with UKIP. Undoubtedly they are in trouble in this election and their decision not to field a candidate in West Berkshire reflects that.
"People are more concerned about what Brexit means for West Berkshire and their statement rightly says that I campaigned hard for Britain to remain in the EU.
"I want the deal that's reached to reflect the needs of West Berkshire businesses, many of whom trade with and in the EU."
UKIP finished third in Newbury during the 2015 General Election, with 10 per cent of the votes cast (6,195), close behind the Liberal Democrats' 15 per cent (8,605) and beating Labour's 8.4 per cent (4,837).
UKIP's apparent endorsement of Mr Benyon was welcomed by Liberal Democrat candidate Judith Bunting.
She said: "It's not often that I agree with UKIP but in this case I think they're spot on – this is no longer a safe Tory seat.
"The way that Richard Benyon changed his position was very disappointing. I don't think he has changed his mind, he's following the party line.
"He's choosing party over the people he represents.
"We need representation of the people who live here, not a representative who puts their needs and political party's needs above those of the area.
"To the 48 per cent I say stick with the Liberal Democrats.
"We are working in every way we can to stop the destructive hard Brexit course that Theresa May is setting the country on."
Mrs Bunting said that people should have the choice of another referendum once a final deal for leaving the EU had been agreed.
Labour candidate Alex Skirvin said that Labour would seek a progressive deal that would not endanger businesses.
He said: "It goes to show that Richard Benyon supports a hard and dangerous Brexit and that UKIP associating with him goes to show what kind of values are on offer in the election.
"There's a clear choice between progressive values offered by the Labour Party and regressive hard values offered by the Conservatives.
"Labour accepts the result of the referendum, but wants to retain membership of the customs union and single market.
"I would also say that the election is not just about Brexit. It's about schools and local service cuts, which have had quite a devastating affect on the local area and across the country."
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I'm afraid I partially agree with Mr Skirvin. The banging of the Brexit drum by the Conservatives is deafening such that pretty much all other areas of policy are drowned out. While there's no denying that Brexit is an important area of policy, the legislative agenda of the respective parties is what will be taking up the day-to-day of Parliament once the election is over. And in that respect, hearing "strong and stable" 47 times a day does nothing whatsoever to ingratiate the Conservatives to anyone. The reality is that public services would no doubt get even worse and this would be used as an excuse for their privatisation/dissolution. With that said, I'll be voting against Mr Benyon purely because he's done such an atrocious job of representing his constituency.
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Walking the narrow line between faith and fear, along Trust Avenue!
We are currently selling our home of 30 years. My husband is retired and although I still work full time (from home), we are ready for a new chapter in our life. But selling a 70-year old farmhouse, with 14 acres, is not for the faint of heart!
I'm walking a fine line between faith and fear.
Jesus had a lot to say about roads, gates, and doors! For today's understanding, we will call faith the narrow gate and we will call fear the wide and broad gate.
The faith gate takes the narrow way leading to life and abundance and there are a very few who find it. The fear gate is wide and there are many who find it and are led to destruction.
As we go back and forth with contracts and addendums and amendments it is very easy to fall into the fear gate but I know it will only end in disaster and destruction.
Today, I must choose faith, that narrow gate and lean on my good, good Father who has only good plans for us – plans of hope and a future without harm to us. I believe the road through the narrow gate is called Trust Avenue and it is one of the most difficult roads of all!
O! For grace to trust Him more!


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Fun. I read this with a quick pace, kind of staccato which matches well the images I see. I get a sense of cleverness, a playfulness with words that I like a lot.
A bit of silliness for April Fool's Day. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Oh Lordy I didn't get it when I read it the first time. I thought it was a brunch story and realized it's a horror story! Your photo of the nuts was a red herring.
Goodness Tom, I don't even want to think about it!
Glad it brought a smile!


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Jon Mooallem is an American journalist and author.

Career

Journalism
Mooallem is a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, where he often writes about the relationship between humans and animals. Mooallem is a contributor to American Public Radio's series This American Life. He is also Writer At Large for the live publication Pop-Up Magazine.

Books
Mooallem's book Wild Ones was published in 2013 by Penguin Press and was one of the New York Times Book Review's 100 Notable Books of 2013. In spring 2020, Mooallem published This Is Chance!: The Shaking of An American City, The Voice That Held It Together, with Random House. Writer Elizabeth Gilbert said of the book, "Jon Mooallem is one of the most intelligent, compassionate, and curious authors writing today. I would go on any adventure that his mind embarks upon, knowing that I was being led by the ablest of guides."

Personal life
Mooallem lives with his family on Bainbridge Island, near Seattle, Washington. His podcast The Walking Podcast chronicles Mooallem's perambulations on the island. It was named one of 2019's Best Podcasts by The A.V. Club and New York Magazine's Vulture.com.

Cultural References
In 2013,  alt-bluegrass band Black Prairie released "Wild Ones," an album based on Mooallem's book.

Honors
 2013 Wild Ones New York Times Notable Book
 2013 Wild Ones The New Yorker Best Book of the Year
 2013 Wild Ones NPR Science Friday Best Book of the Year
 2013 Wild Ones Brainpickings Best Book of the Year
 2013 Wild Ones Outside Magazine Best Book of the Year
 2019 The Walking Podcast Podcast The A.V. Club Best Podcast of the Year
 2019 The Walking Podcast Podcast Vulture.com Best Podcast of the Year

Bibliography

External links
 Author's website
 The Walking Podcast
 Jon Mooallem Profile at Berkeley Journalism

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La miniera di Wieliczka è situata nella città di Wieliczka, nell'Area metropolitana di Cracovia, in Polonia. È stata utilizzata per l'estrazione del sale dal XIII secolo al 1996. È una delle più antiche miniere di sale al mondo; la più antica si trova a Bochnia, sempre in Polonia, a 20 km da Wieliczka. La miniera raggiunge una profondità di 327,1 metri  e presenta gallerie e cunicoli per un'estensione totale di 287 km.

La miniera di sale di Wieliczka ha 3,5 km disponibili per le visite turistiche (meno dell'1% della lunghezza totale delle gallerie), che includono statue di figure storiche e religiose, tutte scolpite dai minatori direttamente nel sale. Anche i cristalli dei candelieri sono stati forgiati nel sale. La miniera presenta anche stanze decorate, cappelle e laghi sotterranei, e mostra la storia della miniera. Quella di Wieliczka è comunemente detta "la cattedrale di sale sotterranea della Polonia", ed è visitata ogni anno da circa 800.000 persone.

Storia
La miniera era uno dei siti della Żupy krakowskie, la grande azienda di fondazione reale che gestiva l'estrazione e la lavorazione del sale.
Nel corso dei secoli, molte personalità hanno visitato queste miniere, tra cui Niccolò Copernico, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Alexander von Humboldt, Dmitrij Mendeleev, Bolesław Prus, Frédéric Chopin, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Robert Baden-Powell, Jacob Bronowski (che girò alcune scene di The Ascent of Man nella miniera), Karol Wojtyła (futuro Papa Giovanni Paolo II), l'ex Presidente degli Stati Uniti d'America Bill Clinton, e altre teste coronate.

Durante la seconda guerra mondiale, la miniera fu utilizzata dalle truppe di occupazione tedesche per impianti di produzione bellici. Nel 1978 la miniera di sale di Wieliczka è stata iscritta nella lista dell'UNESCO dei Patrimoni dell'umanità, mentre nel 2013 il sito è stato allargato alla Miniera di sale di Bochnia.

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 Jerzy Grzesiowski, Wieliczka: kopalnia, muzeum, zamek (Wieliczka: la Miniera, il Museo, il Castello), 2ª ed., aggiornata, Varsavia, Sport i Turystyka, 1987, ISBN 83-217-2637-2.

Voci correlate
 Miniera di sale di Bochnia

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Patrimoni dell'umanità della Polonia
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OMI enjoying fatherhood; takes paternity leave
Singer and wife welcomed son in January
Published:Sunday | November 27, 2022 | 12:11 AMYasmine Peru - Sunday Gleaner Writer
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OMI performs at the Jamaica Constabulary Force Long Service and Good Conduct Award Ceremony.
Commissioner of Police Major General Antony Anderson (right), presents entertainer Omar 'OMI' Pasley, a former member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, with a citation in his honour at the JCF Long Service and Good Conduct Award Ceremony on Thursday.
Even as his multiplatinum-selling song, Cheerleader, was still breaking records and he was in the spotlight, reggae singer OMI, quietly found his personal cheerleader, tied the knot, and expanded his family. The notoriously private entertainer welcomed his son in January, and that caused a seismic shift in his entire personal and professional life, causing him to take paternity leave.
"There is nothing that I value more than family because at the end of the day, that is what is truly important. So I took off a year from travelling and everything following the birth of my son in January. That feeling … seeing my son, spending time with him, tops every wonderful feeling I have ever had before," OMI shared.
The 36-year-old singer and songwriter is clearly thrilled about being a father and could easily talk for hours about his 10-month-old son, who is not yet walking but who already has a "big personality" and "tek after him father". And that, he said with a laugh, "is a good thing". Without apology, his views on parenting are traditional, and when it comes to numbers, he is not going for an entire football team.
"I am enjoying fatherhood, and I know only too well that it is a huge responsibility. It takes a lot of cash, attention, and the whole shebang to show that you really care. No, man, I am not going the Nick Canon route," OMI said with a loud laugh.
He added soberly, "As a parent, you should be the one who is raising your children, not these electronic devices. I prefer to stick to the old-fashioned values. My son is a blessing."
He had high praises for his own father, Kenroy Pasley, a musician who passed away when OMI was nine years old, but lived long enough to be an inspiration for his son.
"I am the father that my father was. He was a very good example," he said in tribute.
But whereas OMI was comfortable sharing about his son, he was not so forthcoming about his cheerleader, simply because of the high value he places on his marital privacy. However, he did sing her praises.
"My wife is beautiful … really beautiful .. inside and out. She is a humble, caring person, and we connect on every level. Sharing children with her is wonderful, and it is a huge honour to have her by my side," he said.
OMI and his wife are business partners in a barber, beauty salon and spa enterprise in St Andrew. He noted that they "made a conscious decision for the business to be independent of OMI the singer".
"For this year, I have not been idle. It's just that I didn't tour. I have been dabbling in real estate, and before that, we launched the business in 2020. Then COVID came soon after, and we had to be closed for the next four months. Now that the world is opening back, things are looking up, and we are committed to making this work," OMI explained.
And speaking of the world opening up, with his one-year sabbatical drawing to an end, OMI is getting ready to jump back into the saddle musically. He shared that he has a few projects working on and that for 2023, it will be "full speed ahead with the music".
Last Thursday, OMI, who is a former member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), was honoured at the force's Long Service and Good Conduct Awards Ceremony. He was selected as the first recipient of the Jamaica Constabulary Force Special Award for consummate contribution to the organisation. Among his qualifying marks were having served and exited the organisation honourably; remaining a proud JCF ex-member who speaks well of the organisation and its impact on their personal and professional development; maintaining an upstanding and respected profile within the community, whether they are residing locally or overseas and contributing significantly in their post-JCF career, whether locally or regionally.
"I was a policeman for three years, 10 months, and 13 days, and I treasure those moments. The lessons that I learnt at the university called the JCF have carried me through life, and here I am now being honoured by the force. It is a wonderful feeling," he said.
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Hey anybody out there that can help me further with morphing targets.I already did the flag tutorial but i need more explanation on exactly how it works and i wanted to ask if morphing works with face editing.
Yes morphing does work with face editting. Although it can get a little tedious you can use it to make your character look like its talking.
After that you move the verts of your model to form the morph you want. Go back to "Morph Targets" and click "--None--". This saves your morph and reverts your model back to its original form. You can repeat this to create multiple morphs for one model.
I hope this helped. Have fun!
I've done a lot of work with morphs, and I do have a few lessons learned that I think will help.
First, a morph target saves only where each vertex moves and how far. Things like edge properties, smooth angle, and textures cannot be changed in a morph target. Also, you can't add/remove vertexes, edges, or faces.
Second, each vertex will move from the base position, to where the morph places it, in a straight line only. If you want a bending effect, you need to set multiple morphs and then transition from one to another in sequence.
The vertex's number can dynamically change in the model, but not the morph target, so finish modifying your mesh/subdivided object before morphing.
Fourthly, since a morph is saved as a change in position in vertexes, changing the position of the point in the base model changes the result of the morph.
Finally, a morph target sets the line vertexes will follow and sets the rate of movement. You are not limited the the values of "1" and "0" for morphs. You can use practically any number you want. Beyond 0 and 1, the vertexes continue to move along the same straight lines set by the morph.
This example helps to explain some of my points.
Make a basic cylinder parametric, remove the caps (Caps _ start _ end, uncheck them both), set length to 1, set the Lat to 1, start and end diameters to 20, and convert to mesh. Flat Shader view (Crtl-f).
Frame (f). Edit > Rotate > Rotate None. Edit > Locate > Stand on Origin. Build > Morph Target > New... "lengthen", turn on snapping (Ctrl-g), turn off x (x). Point edit mode (P), point select (p), drag select (d). Select the top ring on vertexes. Move (m) them up one snap. Build > Morph Target > none. Drag select (d) the same vertexes and move (m) them down one snap.
Make a new material, check Two-sided, select Back, drag the color to black. OK. Object edit mode (A) drag select (d). Select your object and apply the material.
Mode > Scene. Build > Add Object..., object01. View > Camera. Setting > Environment... uncheck ground grid.
Now, set the "lengthen" morph to 0 at frame 0, 10 at frame 36, -10 at frame 71.
First point, the morph works because only the position of vertexes were changed.
Second point, no matter what you set "lengthen" to, each vertex will only move in the same straight line you see. If you wanted it to bend, you would need new morph targets to make new straight lines.
Fourth point, the vertexes that were moved were not saved as "position 2 on the y" but "position +1 on the y" This is why the value of "lengthen" equals the total distance from each end of the tube.
Final point, positive values of "lengthen" show a cylindrical tube, while negative values turn it inside out.
I know this is a marathon read, but I truly hope I have helped you out, Boywonda 1.
That's a great explanation Dreadkb, worthy of inclusion in an extended manual! The only point I could add is that morphs can be combined with bones to eliminate problems caused by the linear translation of the vertex points. For example, to create an arm with an elbow, bones (with weight painting or influences) will force the mesh to distort in a non-linear, arc-shaped fashion, but the muscles of the upper arm could be morphed, to swell as the arm is bent. In essence, objects applied to bones in Figure mode can still be morphed, often with stunning results.


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Hoke High Class of 2021 walks the stage at graduation ceremony
[Photo: Lauron Lewis as Regena McLaughlin Fixes her cap (Photo by Meredith Bounds, Hoke County Schools)]
By Catharin Shepard • Staff writer • "It's time to let your Buck pride shine," Hoke High Interim Principal Sabrina Finkbeiner told the Class of 2021, as they gathered one last time Saturday to mark the end of their four years together.
Raz Autry Stadium was overflowing as hundreds of parents, family members and friends gathered to see off the latest Bucks grads in style, after a difficult senior year due to the pandemic.
Assistant principal Joshua Williams offered words of encouragement as students processed into the stadium for the graduation.
"Congratulations to all the graduates today. You guys made it! You made it through a very challenging year and I'm very proud of you all. Remember to continue to work on your goals and dreams every day and know that the sky's the limit," he said.
Finkbeiner praised the students for making the most of their senior year.
"As each of you has a unique path that you are about to travel on, we want you to know that the doors of Hoke County High School will always be open for support, guidance and to celebrate your successes. As soon to be alumni of the Class of 2021, we congratulate you for using technology in an innovate manner and taking each learning experience, COVID-19 approved activity and sporting event as an opportunity to make a difference in our Hoke County community," Finkbeiner said in remarks.
Emily Grace Shoemaker, salutatorian for the Bucks Class of 2021, also touched on how the pandemic affected the graduates since it shut classrooms in the spring of their junior year.
"The last two years have been anything but normal. We are presented with challenges most others before us have not had to endure; yet we persevered. That is a major accomplishment for which we all should be especially proud," she said.
Graduation marked both an end and a new beginning, Shoemaker said.
"If you find an opportunity does not come knocking, take charge and build a door," she said in closing.
Shoemaker will attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she will double major in biostatistics and clinical laboratory sciences. She plans to pursue a master's degree in public health and become an infectious disease specialist.
This year the high school celebrated co-valedictorians. Graduating seniors Moayad Raed Albayyari and Andres Alexis Mejia-Pena tied for top honors with the highest GPA in the class. Each offered remarks to their classmates during the ceremony.
Albayyari is the recipient of the Goodnight Scholarship, a full merit-based scholarship to attend North Carolina State University, where he plans to double major in computer science and computer engineering. He hopes to participate in a five-year master's degree program, and his goal after pursuing higher education is to become a software engineer.
Albayyari took the opportunity to thank his teachers, friends and especially his family for their support.
"They are remarkable people that have set me up with a path to success provided with unconditional love, support, and have instilled me with a work ethic that's allowed me to pursue every goal I've ever had," he said.
"High school has been an interesting journey to say the least for me as I'm sure it's been for all of us. When I decided in the seventh grade at my sister's high school graduation I was going to be valedictorian because they gave a cool speech, I really didn't know what I was going to be going into."
At one point Albayyari thought he was going to drop out and have his own food truck business, but ended up sticking with school.
"I guess being an engineer is cool too," he joked.
"When they tell you it only takes one person believing in you to make a difference, it's true, but that person has to be you."
Albayyari also took a moment in the speech to call attention to Palestinians' struggles; his family came to the United States from Palestine, he said.
Fellow co-valedictorian Mejia-Pena plans to attend North Carolina State University where he will pursue a degree in electrical engineering with a concentration in renewable energy. He then hopes to pursue a master's degree in power systems, with the goal of becoming a power engineer.
Mejia-Pena said that the journey to becoming valedictorian was more special to him than the actual title.
"I'd like to say when I entered high school. I was a very different person. Four years ago I was a little naïve, but I had a goal in mind, and that goal was to become the top of my class. I'm proud to say I did it. Now that I'm here it's a little anticlimactic," he said in his speech. "I appreciated the journey way more than actually obtaining the title. However, I'm glad to say I don't regret it."
"I learned the importance of mental health. For example, I learned the importance of sleep, time management, and a support system, because without those things I wouldn't have made it. And I want to dedicate this speech to thanking my support system."
The co-valedictorian thanked his family for imparting a love of mathematics and science.
"Some of that passion rubbed off on me and I'm happy to say that," he said.
The Hoke County High School JROTC posted the colors. Senior Class President Jordyn Michelle Rush offered farewell remarks, and Senior Class Vice President Jocelyn Chania Ray led the turning of the tassels. Superintendent Dr. Debra Dowless, and Board of Education members Della Maynor, Keisha Gill, vice chairwoman Barbara Buie and chairwoman Rosa McAllister-McRae took part in introducing the students.
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Johann Hoffmann (auch Johannes Hofmann; * 1552 in Kremsbrücke; † 14. Oktober 1614) war ein österreichischer Benediktiner.

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Hoffmann war Sohn eines Schneiders und stammte aus bürgerlichen Verhältnissen. Er kam als Gehilfe des Kämmerers an den kaiserlichen Hof nach Wien. 1569 ging er mit Scipione Lancellotti nach Rom. Dort studierte er Theologie und trat in den Benediktinerorden ein. In Peruggia studierte er das kanonische Recht. Mit dem Nuntius Kardinal Giovanni Francesco Commendone (1523–1584) bereiste er Teile von Europa. Aus dieser Zeit rührte auch die Bekanntschaft mit Kardinal Ippolito Aldobrandini, dem späteren Papst Clemens VIII., der 1589 Admont besuchte. Kurz nach seiner Rückkehr nach Rom wurde Johann Hoffmann 1573 Cellarius des Klosters St. Lambrecht. Als Erzherzog Karl von seiner Amtsführung erfuhr veranlasste er seiner Berufung an das Benediktinerkloster Admont, wo er – erst neunundzwanzigjährig – am 22. August 1581 zum Abt ernannt wurde.

Hoffmann fand in Admont eine stark geschrumpfte Gemeinschaft und ein Kloster in schlechtem Zustand vor. Er veranlasste die Schuldentilgung, den Wiederaufbau der Gebäude, den Ausbau der Klosterbibliothek sowie die Stärkung der Klosterschule und vergrößerte die Klostergemeinschaft. 1590 ließ er eine kleine Orgel durch Georg Hackl aus Steyr anfertigen und 1596 durch den Orgelbauer Georg Jäger aus Kapfenberg ein Hornwerk im Südturm der Stiftskirche Admont istallieren. In den Jahren 1596 und 1597 war er zudem Administrator des Klosters St. Lambrecht.

1584 wurde Abt Hoffmann seitens des Landesfürsten und des päpstlichen Nuntius mit der Visitation und Reformierung von Stift Neuberg beauftragt, was zur Absetzung des dortigen Abtes Gregor Plank führte. Neben seiner Tätigkeit als ein aktiver Akteur der Gegenreformation in der Region war Hoffmann auch im diplomatischen Dienst tätig. 1592 erhielt er den Auftrag, Anna, die Tochter von Erzherzog Karl, zu ihrer Vermählung mit dem polnischen König Sigismund III. nach Krakau zu geleiten. In demselben Jahr ging er im Auftrag des Erzbischofs Wolf Dietrich von Salzburg zu Kaiser Rudolf II. nach Prag, um mit diesem geheime Gespräche über den Umgang mit den Protestanten zu führen. Als erster Reformationskommissar war er 1599 für die Umsetzung der Rekatholisierung der Steiermark verantwortlich, die, zum Teil unter bewaffnetem Widerstand der betroffenen Gemeinden, zur Zerstörung von insgesamt 17 lutherischen Kirchen führte. Bereits die Durchsetzung des 1582 eingeführten Gregorianischen Kalenders hatte in den Admonter Gemeinden, namentlich seitens der Protestanten, zu einem erheblichen Widerstand geführt.

Hoffmann bekam 1596 von Erzherzog Ferdinand einen Ratstitel verliehen und wurde 1601 ständischer Verordneter. 1602 erhielt er das Amt des Kammerpräsidenten in Graz. Das persönliche Wappen von Johannes Hoffmann zeigt im gevierteten Schild, als Zeichen von Durchsetzungsvermögen und Wachsamkeit, jeweils einen Steinbock und einen Hahn, der Herzschild als Symbol des Priestertums ein Ährenbündel; sein Wahlspruch lautet Durum Patientia Frango (Mit Geduld breche ich das Harte).

Literatur

 Jakob Wichner: Geschichte des Benediktinerstiftes Admont vom Jahre 1466 bis auf die neueste Zeit. Graz 1880, S. 215–247 digitalisat.
 Rudolf List: Stift Admont 1074–1974. Festschrift zur Neunhundertjahrfeier. Oberösterreichischer Landesverlag, Ried im Innkreis 1974, S. 251–261.

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Römisch-katholischer Geistlicher (16. Jahrhundert)
Römisch-katholischer Geistlicher (17. Jahrhundert)
Hofrat
Person (Habsburgermonarchie vor 1804)
Geboren 1552
Gestorben 1614
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As mentioned above, the debtor never showed up for the confirmation hearing. Nor did she correct any of the deficiencies presented to her by the trustee. At that point the judge dismissed the case.
On appeal, the debtor argued the bankruptcy judge could not dismiss her case "without first holding a hearing," and that the trustee never filed any formal objections with the court with respect to her proposed repayment plan. The U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, which oversees bankruptcy courts in Florida, was not persuaded by either argument. Given her own failure to provide the court with a proper record, the 11th Circuit said it could not determine whether or not the debtor's allegations were true. And in any event, the bankruptcy court "did not abuse its discretion in dismissing the case."
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We were pleased to hear that two Sheffield University Masters students would like to do placements with the University of Makeni in June-July 2017. Helena has already been volunteering with work for UNIMAK in Sheffield. She would like to focus her research in Sierra Leone on local strategies to alleviate poverty. The other student, Eri, would like to focus on exploring the link between environmental change and diseases like ebola. This will be the third year that Masters students have gone from Sheffield to Makeni. The arrangement is welcomed by all parties.


Following on from the success of these (http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=108336) meets, it seems that the first Tuesday of the month is the way forward.
If not, no big worries, but I'd like to be there too!
Can't make it folks. :( Gotta go back to work.
You need to be there as you can take me this time and buy the drinks!
pot luck for me too.
Thats a shame, be good to catch up with you again.
I may be able to pop up. Getting the coilovers on this weekend yay!
my cars back in the bodyshop.
ill see you there bud.
Im turning up with unmopped, bits still in paint, (i may line the bonnet in time) and no washer jets.
Need to get that tracking/suspension issue sorted methinks.
Ewen, you mentioned sorting a meet in the New Forest at some point over the summer. I'd be up for that depending on the date.


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When Robert De Young was a boy, taking something old and making it new again was a necessity, not a hobby. As a 12-year-old in 1944, De Young began rebuilding Ford engines while working in his uncle's gas station. "It was World War II, and you couldn't buy a new car," says the 78-year-old owner of Bob's Body Shop in Calumet City, Ill. But that early start as a mechanic led De Young to body work, which became both a profession and a pastime. Bob's, a family business since 1979, specializes in antique muscle car and auto restoration as well as collision repair.
Two years ago, De Young completed the restoration of a 1938 LaSalle convertible that he purchased in late 1998. (His first restoration, 25 years ago, was a 1929 Model A.) A friend who knew of De Young's love of old cars tipped him off to a LaSalle for sale; De Young checked it out and said, "I've gotta have it." The car's owner had started the renovation process, but wasn't able to complete it. When he saw De Young's other ride—a 1941 Ford Super Deluxe convertible that De Young had restored—he knew the LaSalle had found a good home. "He said, 'I'd rather sell it to you than to someone who won't fix it," De Young recalls. The purchase price: $8,000.
The Rebuild
De Young rebuilt the engine, and did a complete frame-off restoration on the LaSalle. He removed the body from the frame of the vehicle, sandblasted the rust from the frame and painted it with a rust-inhibiting paint. The body was taken apart bolt by bolt, and rusted and rotted sheet metal was replaced with new metal. In some cases, previous work that had been done on the car wasn't up to De Young's standards: Rust on the floor had been patched over and needed to be redone; vent window frames had been made from steel instead of chrome. Dual exhaust holes had been cut in the frame, so De Young welded it back the way it belonged.
The car's running boards needed to be replaced, but De Young couldn't find the right rubber for them. So he learned how to pour liquid rubber, spent five months making his own molds and created his own running boards. Not quite a purist, he added the LaSalle logo in the middle. "I made a few little tweaks," he says, "but I do things for me."
De Young also re-created the original grooves in the sheet metal on the floor and trunk floor—a task that required him to travel to a car museum in Illinois that had a 1938 LaSalle he could photograph.
The LaSalle also had seats that were designed for the four-door sedan, rather than the convertible, so De Young contacted a fellow LaSalle owner in Iowa to get the pictures and proper dimensions needed to rebuild them."I had to get help all over," he says, "and what you can't find you have to make."
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For De Young, that element of creativity is part of the appeal. "If there's no challenge to it, there's no fun to it," he says. "I've worked on '57 Chevys, and you can buy anything you want for that car. You can't just buy anything for a LaSalle—you've got to find it or make it."
De Young relies on the Hemmings Motor News ("that's the bible") to locate the necessary parts for much of his restoration work. He's also a member of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club, and the club's small group of fellow LaSalle owners aided him in his efforts.
After countless hours of work, De Young finally had the car back to its original eye-catching glory. But don't expect to see this beige beauty with red leather interior in any auto shows. While De Young has restored cars for clients who have gone on to win auto show awards, he says he's "interested in the workmanship, not the trophies."
However, he did enter it in the third annual LKQ calendar contest, and the LaSalle was selected from among nearly 300 entries for inclusion in the 2010 LKQ Car Calendar. You can bet that De Young's looking forward to September.
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MIRANSHAH: A large number of children have been infected by pneumonia, flue and cough in North Waziristan in harsh cold weather which has perturbed the parents.
Children Specialist Dr Ali Muhammad at the Agency Headquarters Hospital said dozens of children infected by pneumonia, flue and cough are brought to the hospital daily. He said the pneumonia infected children are immediately admitted in the hospital.
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The hospital administration has requested the concerned authorities to provide medicines and vaccines for treatment of such diseases. It said treatment facilities are being provided to the affected people and the diseases will be overcome soon.
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Doctors say both the diseases can be avoided by minimising contact with infected persons and avoiding crowded places. These diseases also occur due to dry weather. However, doctors said recent rains have put good impact on weather and it is expected that complaints of these infections will reduce considerably with improvement of weather. Doctors say cold water shouldn't be consumed in winter and the body must be kept warm and protected to avoid cold-weather diseases.