I love shopping portals and have written about them frequently. Last year I earned over 11,000 American AAdvantage miles through the American Airlines AAdvantage eShopping portal. Just through September of this year, I have already earned 11,653 AAdvantage miles. You can say I get significant value through these sites. They cost nothing - all you do is click-through to a participating merchant via the portal and earn a certain number of miles for each eligible dollar spent.
As we head into the Christmas shopping season, both AAdvantage eShopping and Delta Air Lines's SkyMiles Shopping are offering bonus miles by achieving certain spend thresholds.
Your purchases are cumulative throughout the offer period for both programs. At the end of the promotion, your total amount spent will be added across all of your transactions to determine your bonus. This is, of course, on top of the miles you would normally earn with a merchant, including merchant-specific offers. Just yesterday, you could have earned 6 miles per dollar spent versus the standard one miles per dollar at the online Apple store! (Unfortunately, that was a one day offer and has ended.) No registration is required for either promo. Just start shopping!
Assuming you value American AAdvantage miles and Delta SkyMiles equally, you could earn 500 miles in either program if you are spending up to $150. If you plan to spend more than that, but less than $600, you will want to use SkyMiles Shopping. If you think you will spend north of $600, then you will want to use AAdvantage eShopping. Of course, you could use both portals if you spend enough. For example, if you plan to drop between $900 and $1,200, you could use SkyMiles Shopping for $300 of transactions for 500 bonus SkyMiles. The balance could earn 2,000 American AAdvantage miles. If your purchases will total $1,200 or more, go with the American site and use the Delta portal for any spend beyond $1,200.
I have not made my Christmas shopping list or I would have already placed some orders. Fortunately, I still have almost two weeks to think make my list and check it twice and try to earn some very nice bonus points!
Will you be using these promotions for your shopping this holiday season? Let us know in the comments.


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Valentine's Day can create an awful lot of pressure to come up with the perfect restaurant, flowers, and gift. On the night, a lot of time will be spent trying to find parking, waiting for your reservation at a fancy (and expensive) restaurant, or trying to get the waiter's attention. Why not think outside the box and create a sense of adventure, excitement, and a thrill, all the while showing off your creative side at one of the top attractions in Gatlinburg? Book a pair of tickets to the mountain coaster in Gatlinburg and add something totally unexpected to your date.
You are probably thinking something along the lines of, "Really? A roller coaster? Doesn't exactly scream 'romance'!" Indulge us for a moment and we might just convince you.
Start your date with a surprise before dinner as you pull into the mountain coaster in Gatlinburg, rated as one of the top attractions in Gatlinburg. Use your pre-paid tickets from our website to head straight for the lifts. As you ascend, the famous Gatlinburg lights will spread out below you as the Smoky Mountains, which might just be dusted in snow, unfold in every direction.
As reach the top of the lift, a deep breath of crisp mountain air will send a shiver down your spine, so you pull your valentine close for a hug. Laugh after a kiss in the cold, and get ready to descend the mountain in one of our two-person carriages.
Before you know it, you are speeding downhill through our tunnel of lights. As the adrenaline kicks in, keep your hand away from the brake and hold your sweetheart close to you instead. The track turns into a channel of lights twinkling like diamonds between sudden stretches of night sky.
By the time you reach the end, you will have eclipsed speeds of 30 miles per hour, which is a lot faster than any of the Valentine's night traffic in your town! We capture every carriage on camera, so you can bring home a memento of the two of you cuddled together on the mountain coaster in Gatlinburg. One of your most fun and unusual dates is sure to be a conversation starter.
If you were thinking ahead, you could allow a little extra time after the ride for a cup of something hot, or you might find the experience too fun to enjoy just once. A bonus ride is half price and gives you a reason to hold each other tightly again.
Add in some boutique shopping, arts and crafts demonstrations, or something else fun afterward. Then, finish off a Valentine's Day to remember with a romantic dinner at one of the many options in Gatlinburg. Pull some strings and arrange another surprise at the table, like flowers, a special dessert or, perhaps, something sparkly.
Well, what do you think? Our guess is that your special someone would be thrilled with such a fun and memorable evening, so book now!


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VW confirms two new upcoming electric cars for US market: I.D. Lounge and I.D. AEROe
- Jun. 26th 2017 9:32 am ET
Volkswagen is preparing to unveil two more all-electric vehicles as part of its series of new I.D. concepts that will serve as the basis of its new electric car strategy.
They should be the third and fourth vehicles on the new platform and hit production in 2020-2021.
Since the Dieselgate scandal, Volkswagen has been trying to reinvent itself through a more aggressive electric vehicle strategy.
They are planning a $10 billion investment over the next 5 years in order to have 25 electric car models across all its brands on the market by 2025.
Audi has been leading the charge for the group and it has the two first vehicles planned for production, the e-tron quattro in 2018 and the e-tron Sportsback in 2019.
VW will be following with less expensive models – first with a Golf-size car that they hope will compete with Tesla's Model 3 in 2019.
When Audi unveiled its e-tron Sportsback earlier this year, VW also unveiled its own new crossover all-electric I.D. Cross Concept similar to the Sportsback. The vehicle is expected to be the second all-electric vehicle to be launched as part of VW's new electric car plans.
Now we learn of two more vehicles, I.D. Lounge and I.D. AEROe, through a slide from a VW presentation released by Autoblog.nl:
A fifth vehicle, the I.D. Buzz, a remake of VW's iconic microbus, was already unveiled and the German automaker had already confirmed its plans to bring it to production on its new all-electric vehicle platform.
But the I.D. Lounge and I.D. AEROe are new to us. The former appears to be a larger SUV, likely a cheaper version of Audi e-tron quattro, like the I.D. Cross to Audi's e-tron Sportsback, while the former, I.D. AEROe, is more difficult to size. Maybe a sports car or a performance sedan – hence the name?
Interestingly, the slide also shows the markets where they plan to make the vehicles available, which indicates that we might have to wait until 2020 to have a new electric car from VW in the US, while the I.D. and I.D. Cross would be for Europe and China.
It's especially interesting considering the company has to spend billions in the US to build electric vehicle charging networks as part of its Dieselgate settlements. We recently reported on the plan for California, which includes installing ultra-fast 320 kW chargers, and the plan for the whole country, which includes a 'nationwide 150 kW+ fast charging network'.
But the fuel consumption and zero-emission mandates in Europe and China are becoming stricter than the ones in the US, which could explain VW's focus on those markets.
Volkswagen recently announced an updated joint-venture with JAC to produce 100,000 all-electric vehicles per year in China.

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Type: Bill Status: LAPSED
File created: 3/8/2018 In control: Committee on Streets and Services
Title: Amending Section 12-1131 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Electric Vehicle Parking," to provide for the discontinued approval of new Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces and the expiration of such existing spaces, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsors: Councilmember Oh, Councilmember Squilla
Indexes: ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING
Attachments: 1. CertifiedCopy18021800.pdf
4/19/2018 0 CITY COUNCIL READ AND PASSED Pass 16:0 Action details Not available
4/12/2018 0 CITY COUNCIL SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass Action details Not available
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Amending Section 12-1131 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Electric Vehicle Parking," to provide for the discontinued approval of new Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces and the expiration of such existing spaces, all under certain terms and conditions.
SECTION 1. Section 12-1131 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
§ 12-1131. Electric Vehicle Parking.
(1) Definitions.
"Department" means the department or departments designated by the Mayor to administer the provisions of subsection 12-1131(3)(b)(.3).
"Electric Vehicle" is any motor vehicle that receives motive power from a battery or other storage device that receives electricity from an external source such as a charger, and includes a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle.
"Electric Vehicle Charger" is a device which permits the transfer of electric energy (by conductive or inductive means) to a battery or other storage device in an electric vehicle.
"Electric Vehicle Parking Space" is any legally marked parking space that identifies the use to be [exclusively for an electric vehicle.] designated as exclusively reserved for Electric Vehicles only from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and non-electric vehicles for no more than two (2) hours at a time between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., and states that violators are subject to a fine and removal of their vehicle.
"Non-Electric Vehicle" is any motor vehicle that does not meet the definition of "Electric Vehicle".
"Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle" is any motor vehicle that combines a conventional propulsion system with an on-board rechargeable energy storage system. The different propulsion power systems in the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle may have common subsystems or components.
(2) Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces - Generally.
(a) Electric vehicle parking spaces are reserved for parki...


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Bulgaria provides you access to the western side of the Black Sea. You'll find incredible beaches waiting for you there, beautiful churches to explore, and fantastic trekking opportunities. Winter sports are easily accessible thanks to its location in the Balkans as well, which means a visit to this nation can be tempting all year long.
Each region offers a different opportunity to enjoy Bulgaria.
Popular resort areas, such as Golden Sands or Sunny Beach, bring out the full potential of the coastal areas along the Black Sea. Ancient communities like Sozopol and Nesebar introduce you to the authentic culture that this country offers. You can also explore communities like Rousse or Lovech, near the Danube River, and the picturesque vistas that can be found there.
If you've never visited Bulgaria before, plan to spend some time in the area around the Maritsa River. This region contains many sites from Thrace, with several of them listed as world heritage sites. One of the world's oldest cities, Plovdiv, has had evidence of habitation that dates back over 8,000 years. You can explore to your heart's content.
You'll find numerous outdoor opportunities to explore thanks to Rila National Park, Nature Park Bulgarka, and Central Balkan National Park. Whether you prefer the mountains, the beach, or a little of both, there is something for you to be found here.
From skiing to snorkeling, diving to beautiful drives lined with ancient castles, Bulgaria is one of Europe's exotic treasures. Beautiful landscapes, quiet lakes, and the whispers of history await your arrival.


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OXFORD, Miss. – For fans who are enamored with great pitching, the Ole Miss Softball Complex is the place to be this weekend.
Florida comes to town and the Gators have one of the top pitchers in the nation in Kelly Barnhill. But waiting for her and the Gators in Oxford is the Rebels' Molly Jacobsen who is posting lofty statistics of her own.
The Gators are ranked seventh in the latest ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25, while Ole Miss checks in at 22nd in the current rankings.
A top-25 matchup in the Southeastern Conference between Florida (28-6, 2-4 in the SEC) and the Rebels (22-8, 3-2) indicates an interesting three-game set.
For Florida, Barnhill is leading the nation in opponents' batting average, holding hitters to a .140 mark. Her 18 wins leads the SEC and ranks third in the NCAA. She also is third in the conference with a 1.22 earned run average, first in the league with 167 strikeouts, and tied for second with three saves. All that success has come in just 109 innings pitched.
The Gators' Natalie Lugo complements Barnhill with a 7-3 record, a 1.88 ERA and 80 strikeouts in only 59 2/3 innings.
Each pitcher has benefited from a stellar Gator defense. Florida leads the nation with a 0.989 fielding percentage while committing just nine errors on the season.
Not to be outdone, however, Ole Miss' Jacobsen leads the conference with a 1.04 ERA. The junior is 10-1 and has struck out 76 batters in 74 innings.
Senior Brittany Finney has also joined in on the strikeout fun for the Rebels, having fanned 61 hitters in 66 innings. As a staff, the Rebels lead the conference in earned run average at 1.79.
That ranking is helped by the defense of catcher Autumn Gillespie. She is tied for the conference lead with three pickoffs and has mowed down nine runners trying to steal.
Senior Amanda Lorenz leads the Gators at the plate with a .419 average. She also has ripped six doubles, a triple and eight home runs to contribute to her 28 runs batted in. Lorenz is also tied for fourth in the SEC by drawing 29 walks.
Catcher Kendyl Lindaman is hitting .370 with a pair of doubles, a triple, and ten homers. Her 34 RBI leads the team. Sophomore Hannah Adams has chipped in a .341 average with seven doubles, a triple, and two home runs.
The Gators have also benefitted by getting hit by pitches. Florida has been hit 47 times, with junior shortstop Sophia Reynoso reaching base 15 times after being hit, the second most in the SEC.
Senior Kylan Becker has been hitting the ball all season, tallying a team-high .473 average with a pair of doubles, six triples, and a home run. She ranks fourth in the NCAA in triples per game.
Abbey Latham leads the team with 26 runs batted in to go with her .361 average, seven doubles and four homers. Freshman Tate Whitley is hitting .348.
The power has come from Jessica Puk and Finney who have hit seven and six home runs, respectively.
Helping the offense is the Rebels' aggressiveness on the bases. Ole Miss has swiped 71-of-89 bases this season, led by Becker's 18 which ranks her third in the league. Kaylee Horton's 14 steals has her tied for fourth in the SEC.
STREAKING: Each team is coming in on a winning streak. The Gators have won four straight after beating Bethune-Cookman, 15-0, Wednesday in a combined one-hitter.
Ole Miss has a one-game winning streak after having an unusual three-game split at South Carolina last week. The Gamecocks took game one of the series, with the Rebs winning game two before Mother Nature arrived to claim game three to herself with a rainout.
SUCCESS AT HOME AND ON THE ROAD: Florida has not been intimidated away from Gainesville so far this season, posting a 4-2 mark. Ole Miss enjoys being in Oxford with a 12-1 record at home.
WE DO NOT LOVE L.A.: Ole Miss and Florida have one common opponent this season, top-ranked UCLA. Not only did both teams lose to the Bruins, neither scored. UCLA beat Florida, 4-0, and then topped the Rebels, 2-0.
LED BY THE PROS: Not only have Ole Miss coach Mike Smith and Gator coach Tim Walton enjoyed success as softball coaches, they were pretty good as baseball players. After college, Smith spent time in the St. Louis Cardinals' organization while Walton was in the minor league system of the Philadelphia Phillies.
SUNSHINE STATE REBELS: Three Ole Miss players hail from the Sunshine State. Becker and sophomore Ally Mena are from Miami, while senior Izzy Werdann played at perennial Florida power Tate High, just north of Pensacola.
SCHEDULE CHANGE: With thunderstorms forecasted in Oxford late Saturday afternoon, Ole Miss' Saturday showdown with No. 6 Florida has been moved to a 1 p.m. CT start time from its originally scheduled 4 p.m. first pitch.
Friday's game remains at its 6 p.m. start time, while Sunday's game is set for first pitch at noon.
NEXT FOR THE REBELS: Ole Miss travels to Nashville Tuesday, April 2, to take on Belmont before continuing north to Lexington for a three-game series at Kentucky next weekend.


Once you decide on what you want to build for your outdoor living enjoyment, the next round of decisions you need to make are material selection decisions. Choosing whether to use wood or composite for your decking boards is not a simple decision. Both wood and composite have pro's and con's. Simply stated, composite will perform better and cost more. Wood still performs well but certainly not as well as composite. Wood costs significantly less. Here are 5 questions to ask yourself to aid you in your decision.
1) How long are you going to be in your home?
If you are planning on being in your home for another 10 or 20 years, then a composite wood warranty will still be in effect. Composites cost more but most carry a 20 or 25 year warranty that protects against things like blistering, peeling, flaking, cracking, splitting, cupping, rotting, and decay from bugs or fungus. Each warranty is different but these are the sorts of protections that will be covered in composite warranties. Natural wood may have no warranty or a limited lifetime warranty. But, this does not mean that a wood deck will suffer from all the maladies covered by a composite warranty. Wood decks can still last 15 or 20 years and still look good if properly maintained. Because composites are low maintenance, carry such a long warranty, and will look the same in 10 years as it does today, composite is a good investment if it makes sense for your budget.
2) How do you feel about painting, staining and sealing?
Do you get crabby just thinking about staining, painting and sealing? Or, does the annual deck maintenance fall into the category of just another outdoor task for each summer? I've found that people generally either don't mind this at all or or simply won't invest in materials that require annual maintenance. In order for wood to look good from year to year, it will require annual maintenance. In addition, this annual maintenance will have a cost that includes material and possibly labor if you choose to have someone do this for you.
3) How authentic do you want your decking to look?
Nothing looks more like wood than wood itself. Composites have come a long way and they're looking better all the time. They are adding more streaking and ridges but this is one category where they will be forever be chasing the real thing – natural wood.
4) What sort of wear and tear do you expect your deck to have?
Some wear and tear will come directly from the environment with the sun being the biggest offender in this category. Other wear and tear issues are general use and moving objects around on the deck such as chairs and tables. A composite deck will resist wear, tear and environmental degrade better than wood.
5) Do you prefer to pay more now and less over time or less now and more over time?
Regardless of all of the features and benefits of composite, it has to make sense for your budget. A well-maintained wood deck can last a good 15-20 years or longer however wood will wear and tear over time. Wood will having some cracking and splintering and other wear and tear issues as time goes on.
The bottom line is the only right decision is the one that's right for you. Based on your answers to the above questions, you should have a good sense whether wood or composite are the best material selection for your new deck.
This entry was posted in AZEK, Composite decking, Composite decks, Composite woods, EverGrain, Fiberon, TimberTech, Trex, Wood vs. composite and tagged Archadeck KC, Archadeck of Kansas City, Kansas City decks, wood vs. composite on March 27, 2012 by archadeckkansascity.


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After finding these pictures on the Internet, I was going to just use them for reference, cut them up, that kinda nonsense, but they are good quality, well taken and nicely posed, so I figured what the hell, they deserve a post all of their own, It's not often that I find good quality pictures of a subject that I'm interested in these days, well, regarding tanks anyway, most pictures are done from a 'walkround' perspective, highlighting detail, or they are butchered with watermarks and logo's, that kinda thing.
These pictures were taken at the War and Peace Revival/Festival/Show (whatever they are calling it these days) that took place in 2015, the show is held near Folkstone in Kent, and for anyone who isn't geographically aware, that's in the UK, just think of a port town, south-east England, that kinda thing, you're near enough.
And below, the wondrous thing that is Youtube, this is worth a watch just for the incredible sound of the engine, if you are one of those mechanically minded people, love engines, taking things apart for no other reason than to find out how they work, motorbikes, that kinda thing, then you should like this.
Man, talk about a blast from the past... I started over, back with page 1, just to get in the mood again.
This thread is so old, SK has gone to the great food bowl in the sky, we've moved, and I haven't built (or even started) a Sherman in well over a year.
That begs the question, did it get you in the mood again? (lol) and yes this thread is so old that there's actually some new info on the web regarding the Grizzly, so I'm still tidying up and sorting out loose ends, that kinda thing, constant edits in the build log.
Gotta stay off the internet if I'm not in a good mood.... and yes, lots of Merks on the market now, great time to be an IDF junkie like me. I'm currently trying to use up as many spare M60 kits as I can, having accumulated lots of kits and bits over the years. I have done a HobbyBoss Merk3 and an Academy Merk4 over the last year or so, and trying to decide on what to do with the various Tamiya and Academy Merk kits in the stash now, maybe something SciFi.... time will tell. Keep on with the Grizzly, always great to follow your progress.
there is a grizzly at the Fagen air museum in Minnesota.
If you are talking about that round hole in the rear of the tank highlighted in the square??? That is where you insert the engine crank. Applies only to radial engined Shermans. If it has been a bit since the engine has been run you (and two or three of your best friends) will need to turn the engine over a number of times using the crank.
Engine oil will have accumulated in the lower cylinders of the radial and if you simply try to start the engine as-is you stand a fair chance of blowing the cylinder head off one or more of the lower pistons.
That is why you often see, in old movies, the flight crew of a B 17 or 24 doing the "propeller walk", using the propellers to turn the radial engines over to redistribute the engine oil before starting.
Photo used here for discussion and research purposes only.
This is just amazing, Matt...love scratchbuilding, especially well presented SBS like this!!
Where in the East Mids are you?
Thankyou Rob, glad you like the build log.
I'm on the Nottinghamshire/Lincolnshire border, in between Newark and Lincoln, the birthplace of the Tank, they put that monument up a couple of years ago, across the road from the University, on a roundabout, which is a little bit strange tbh.
Well, he's starting to look a little tired is our old friend Mr Grizzly, he's a few years older, and a few years wiser, and by the looks of this picture, he's starting to appreciate the virtues of a good old sit down for an hour or two (two years) just to rest his weary bones for a while, plus, he's looking a lot more chilled out now, relaxed, that must be an age thing, also worthy of note, the mouth is firmly shut this time, that's probably a good thing to be honest, and the ears? Those little fluffy ears? Yeah, he's still cute, they say time changes everything,..but some things never change.
It would seem that the good folks over at Shadock call the 'rain gutter' a Grizzly Groove, so from now on I shall do the same, and it would seem that Mr Tasca has made things a little easier with regards to marking out the lines needed to cut the groove into the hull, if you look underneath the hull at the two exhaust locator points you will see that the gap between them is pretty much spot on size wise for the groove, so you can simply transfer this width to the top surface and grind away with a cutter.
Or, you can simply mark out the required size by using the engine deck opening, simply measure in 20mm from each side of the opening, this will give you a 5mm gap which looks pretty much spot on to my eye for the width of the Grizzly Groove, that 5mm needs to include the curved edge radius as well, the flat bottom of the groove is only about 3.5mm, Tasca also provide a small indent in the plastic where the crank handle hole needs to go, so easy enough to do that.
Crappy out of focus pictures as always, with a blue knife to try and make my camera focus where I want it to, lol.
Pictures below, and just to get back into the swing of things I made some little applique armour plates to replace the Tasca items, the Tasca items are not bad to be honest, It's just that I need plates that are a different shape and that have been cut differently, the Tasca plates are curved on the back face to make them fit the curvy M4A1 hull, and they fit very well, but I wanted plates that have been cut into smaller sections like the real thing, which allows them to fit the curves.
The gaps between the plates will hopefully be filled with either stretched plastic sprue or Milliput to create the welds which are fairly rough looking and fairly wide, not sure yet, probably Milliput, it can blended and shaped better, and I can rip it out easy if I don't like it, and need to redo it.
Kharkov - "Clubbed to death? Snuggles?"
Snuggles - "We should be Dad,..for carrying on with this nonsense."
Kharkov - "You're such a pessimist sometimes Snuggles."
Snuggles - "It comes with the job Dad."
Kharkov - "But, you're a Doctor!"
Well, as the pictures below show, there's not really that many options with regards to all the major stuff to be honest, for a Grizzly you need a low bustle turret with no loaders hatch, no pistol port and cast-in applique armour cheek, this Grizzly is fitted with the early type M34 gun mount which should have two lifting rings on the top and the fitting plate should extend down the right hand side, Tasca provide this gun mount in the kit, along with the later type, everything else detail wise can be worried about later, hopefully.
Pictures above, this is the turret Tasca/Asuka provides in their M4A1 Sherman kit, complete with a pistol port, which needs to be removed, and no cast-in applique armour cheek, which is unfortunate for me at least as it means I've got to add it, and reshaping turrets is not one of my strong points if I'm honest, Tasca do provide the 'welded on' armour cheek in the kit, which is well done, and fits perfectly.
As can be seen in the picture below, the area inside the turret, right behind the Pistol Port, there is a fookin great big trench of missing plastic, meaning that if you grind away the plastic on the outside to remove the Pistol Port you will be left with paper thin plastic, which is not good, so fill in the gap, layer in some plastic (as in the picture) or use a solid lump of plastic, or even some Milliput, anything, anything is better than nothing, then go on the outside and fill in the Pistol Port hole with plastic card and then grind/sand/file away that port.
And this is me struggling to reshape a turret to add the cast-in applique armour cheek, I was tempted to do it with Milliput, but I bloody hate working with Milliput, everything just ends up a mess, me, my tools, everthing, a figure sculpter would do this in 10min's, and then ask what all the fuss was about, but I'm not a sculpter, and I hate these kinda jobs, but anyway, I bodged it with plastic card, CA glue and baking powder (yes, again) to force the dry time.
He's only gone and done it again, bless him, he sensed that I was struggling with something that should be fairly simple for a good scratch builder, but with me not being a good scratch builder, he decided to help me out, I went to sleep, and this was on my bench in the morning, I said "WTF is that?" He said "I made you a mushroom Dad!"
Snuggles is 'Pro' now, he's even got his own little cat sig in the corner.
Kharkov - "My ever worrying mind? Snuggles?
Snuggles - "The shameful lowlands of the way I'm drifting, Dad."
Kharkov - "Trip to Disneyland, Paris,..Snuggles?"
Snuggles - "Is Mickey still alive Dad?"
Kharkov - "Just a man in a costume, Snuggles."
Snuggles - "Always shattering my dreams..."
Pictures above, this simply shows the the splash guard tool in action (lol) As I've found out to my cost in the past, getting a very small curved piece of plastic to behave itself (it needs to be in exactly the right place) while I glue it to another piece of card can cause problems (rage) This little tool makes the job easy, just put some plastic strip of the correct size in the groove, apply some slow drying CA, then plonk the engine deck on top, which is held by the tool in the right place.
Pictures above, this is where the problems start, that little etched air intake screen that I have fitted to the deck, well, Tasca tell you to fit it to the underside of the armoured cover, Dragon show it fitted to the engine deck, and some of the resin M4A1 hulls that I've seen seem to show it fitted to the engine deck as well, who's right? I don't know, mines on the engine deck, and you can't really see it once the armoured cover is installed anyway.
The holes in the card on the back (picture above) are to allow CA to be fed into the joint, everything is glued together with CA, that way there shouldn't be any problems with the card warping, if it was three layers of card then plastic cement would maybe be ok, as the two layers of glue should cancel each other out, but with just two layers, plastic cement would probably warp the deck, as it's only 1mm thick card.
Snuggles - "You're a one trick pony Dad!"
Kharkov - "It's the only one I know,..Snuggles."
Snuggles - "And you're crap with auto primer..."
Kharkov - "Don't do paint, Snuggles."
Well, in the last post I was waffling on about whether the air intake screen should be attached to the engine deck or the armoured cover, so I went hunting pictures and I managed to find two fairly good close up reference pictures of where the air intake screen sits, plus they are good pictures of the rough cast texture on the armoured cover, and also the rough n ready look of the fuel filler caps, the first picture also shows the very tight clearance between the turret bustle and the armoured cover, which is something I discovered when making my deck.
The pictures don't help much to be honest, but they do show that when the armoured air intake cover is closed, the air intake screen/mesh sits flush with the deck, so it doesn't really matter where its fitted to be honest.
Pictures below, I have simply added the two filler caps that sit either side of the armoured cover, this fills in those two large holes that can be seen in all my other pictures, these are the Tasca parts, they have been stippled with primer to roughen them a bit, and then sprayed white (auto primer, again) Then the little metal release handles added.
So I'm calling my engine deck done now.
Looks good. One has to be impressed with some one that makes a part for the sole reason to see if they can. Nice use of that jig, I wish I could claim to be that smart. I just fight with the bending moving plastic.. think your way is better.
Matt, I love the work you have put into this so far, your scratchbuilding skills are amazing, you have an unerring precision with what you do, and you are training Snuggles well to be an able assistant!
Hello Easy, how's you these days? I was in my favourite model shop the other day, browsing the kits, and on the shelf was a Dragon M4A3E8 Thunderbolt kit, I looked at it with a wry smile and thought of you, I seem to remember you mentioning that you built one, years ago, logs on the side, then I remembered a Youtube vid of a guy building that kit, he nearly rage quit model making for good, so I left it on the shelf.
I just fight with the bending moving plastic.
I am doing well..ish. Last year I took a dream job in Taiwan. We moved from Florida there, Had to fit all my stuff in two suit cases, with no hazmat. Got things all set up in Taiwan to be able to model again (purchased and learned to use Tamiya enamels) and even finised two out of the box tanks. Then life reminded me that the best laid plans are not to be. The contract I was on did not get renewed, so no more job... I am now typing this from Washington state. All my stuff is literally on a slow boat from China.. So life is mid change and no modeling in the near future.
I did build the Thunderbolt kit a few years back. The only issues I had was the tracks and that was lack of skill on my part. It is tucked away in a box in storage in Flordia. I must admit to an addiction to the E8. I picked up another copy of that kit at a local show along with the Tamiay rebox of the tasca kit (with the figs) and right before I left Taiwan I got the new Tamiya E8 (they claim new molds) This one is next on the build list, maybe I will try a build log, have never done one.
It is good to see the white plastic moving again on this one, I look foward to the day it gets to be olive drab, untill then keep an eye on snuggles and keep up the good work.
All my stuff is literally on a slow boat from China..
Good lord, and I thought I had a chaotic model making life, from now on I shall count myself lucky, at least all my stuff is in the same place, just has to be packed away now and again, your woes certainly put things into perspective.
It's a good looking tank, mean and moody, and while on the subject of Tamiya's Easy Eight kits and build logs, I did some messing around work on a Tamiya M4A3E8 turret, it was going to be a build log, but I never got round to it, and decided it was probably better to concentrate on the Grizzly for a bit.
It's just a variation on the old M4A3E8 Thunderbolt additional armour theme, I wanted something that looked rough n ready, and bolted on, but I'm still undecided as to what to do with the hull.
I have read about units cutting the front plate off a panther tank and putting them on the front of a sherman. I have never seen a pic of this, a challenge for Frency, but I have had more than a passing though about building a tank up armored like that. I am sure that snuggles can scratch up a nice torch cut panter front plate for you. There would be a whole lot of nose down attitude to add as well.
Just a thought, it would look good with that turret.. a pen on the panther plate and maybe a bounce or two on it..
I have read about units cutting the front plate off a panther tank and putting them on the front of a Sherman. I have never seen a pic of this.
It was kinda based, or inspired by this famous picture showing cut up plates from knocked out Sherman's that have been welded to the front of another M4A3E8.
Kharkov - "Memories of Green? Snuggles?"
Snuggles - "Watch the notes, falling beautifully Dad."
Kharkov - "You're cutting close to home now? Snuggles?"
Snuggles - "You get the car Dad, and I'll get the flowers."
Kharkov - "Not been for a long time, Snuggles."


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Amy Handlin Gets Tony Palughi Loyalty Award
This scathing letter that doesn't pull any of its punches against Republican Assemblywoman Amy Handlin, appears online at the Atlantic Highlands Herald.
The letter was written by the former Republican Chairman of Freehold Township Romeo Cascaes and gives some very strong reasons why she shouldn't be supported by fellow Republicans in a reelection bid for her 13th District Assembly seat tomorrow.
I would like to nominate Amy Handlin for the Tony Palughi Loyalty Award. She has certainly earned it.
The Tony Palughi Loyalty Award, which I just created, should be awarded to the person who has consistently spit upon those most responsible for their own success.
As you know, some years back Tony Palugi got himself into a peck of trouble with the feds, then turned on Harry Larrison by incriminating him in order to receive a lighter sentence. Harry had been like a father to the bum.
Now, once again, Ambitious Amy throws Harry Larrison under the bus, when in fact she should thankfully pray for him and for all Harry did to further her career in politics (Harry would affectionately call Amy, "The Gentle Lady").
First, he supported Amy in her initial quest for the nomination. Without his support she would never have advanced up the political ladder. Moreover, when Amy rankled many Republicans who had worked hard for her elections over the years, it was Harry Larrison who, on at least two occasions, saved Amy from being dumped from the ticket. When most Republicans abandoned her, it was Harry Larrison who asked me to help her raise funds for her empty war chest, produce campaign materials and other such necessities of a successful re-election effort. I assure you Harry did a lot more than I did on Amy's behalf.
I knew Harry Larrison for 40 years. I never once detected a crooked bone in his body. He loved Monmouth County and worked very hard for it. He was a visionary who looked beyond the problems of the moment to plan for a Monmouth County "for our children's children." No one, dead or alive, has done more for this county than Freeholder Director Harry Larrison, Jr.
Now, on the eve of her latest re-election campaign Amy comes out with a new book about her years on the Board of Chosen Freeholders – calling it "Crony Capitalism."
She was a member of the Board for 16 years; why has she waited so long to "expose" this nasty system. Where was she for 16 years? She had 16 opportunities to vote against Harry Larrison as Director of the Board, the leader and head crony; 16 opportunities to speak out and do something.
She did nothing!
Instead, for 16 years she was an integral part of it – she was a Principal Crony – and helped perpetuate its existence, if in fact it did exist at all, other than in her mind.
When Tony Palughi was appointed Bridge Superintendent, did Freeholder Handlin rise in protest? No! She did nothing! In fact, she willingly accepted Tony's help in all of her re-election campaigns without so much as a whimper.
So now, Amy Handlin authors a book about the bad Republican freeholders just before her two Republican running mates are vying to retain their well-deserved seats on the Board. The timing of the release of her book is intended to help Handlin get re-elected but it sure won't help her fellow Republican freeholder candidates.
As always, Amy Handlin thinks only of Amy Handlin.
Amy Handlin is a self-absorbed, self-righteous human being who doesn't deserve the loyalty of Republicans nor the electorate.
Romeo Cascaes
Former Republican Chairman
Freehold Township
Filed under 13th Legislative District, Amy Handlin, Harry Larrison, ltive District, Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Operation Bid Rig, reelection, Tony Palughi


You know those things that you always plan but never get around to doing? Like clearing out that drawer or finishing that scrap book.. well ordering a large canvas of this firework photograph from our wedding day is one such thing. When we first received our wedding photographs I ordered lots of prints and filled numerous frames around our flat so that we're always surrounded by beautiful memories of our day but I was yet to order the canvas.
When Swedish brand Photowall got in touch asking me to review a wall mural or canvas print I jumped at the opportunity so that I could finally order the canvas I'd been meaning to order for however many months.
Photowall have a passion for design and quality and offer environmentally friendly, fire-retardant murals and prints that do not fade in sunlight. They have countless designs to choose from but as I knew exactly what I wanted to order I opted for the custom canvas print*.
I measured my wall and ordered a canvas 60cm wide x 100cm tall to fill the space available. I found it really easy to order my canvas, I just uploaded the photograph, chose whether I wanted a frame (I ordered the do it yourself frame), selected the edge type and entered my dimensions. I decided on a printed edge so that the photograph would fill the frame around the side of the print too (alternatively there is the option to choose a white or black edge).
I was amazed that my order arrived in under a week considering the free delivery and the fact that it was coming all the way from Sweden. My canvas arrived safely packaged and rolled in a tall narrow box with easy to follow assembly instructions and everything needed to put the canvas together, including fixings for hanging it. It couldn't have taken me more than half an hour to put it together and it was fairly easy to follow the step by step instructions which you can also check out here.
The canvas itself is made of weighty pure cotton and looks beautiful on our wall. I've ordered canvases in the past, and the quality of this Photowall canvas is far superior. Considering I ordered the photograph at such a large scale it hasn't lost any of the quality and I really like how this looks in our spare room.
Photowall have kindly gifted a 20% off code for my readers, simply enter heartingcampaign2018 at checkout to take advantage of the discount. This code is valid until the 14th of February.
Have you ever ordered from Photowall? Is there a photograph you've been meaning to order?


Södra Blasieholmskajen, Strömkajen or Södra Blasieholmshamnen is a quay and a street in Stockholm, which stretches from the Strömgatan and Stallgatan to the west to Skeppsholmsbron in the East. Strömkajen is the center of all Waxholmsbolagets boat traffic from Stockholm to the archipelago as well as a base for many sightseeing boats. Southern Blasieholmshamnen got its name in 1876 and replaced the designation Blasieholmshamnen.
The new smal building behind the Volvo S90 car is the new building for boat tickets of Waxholmsbolaget and Strömma Kanalbolaget, created by Marge Architects.
"The big challenge in this project is that in one of Stockholm's most important cultural environments create an architecture with its own identity while submitting to the surrounding parade buildings. The starting point of the proposal is to create buildings but back in the scale and design are perceived more as a piece of furniture / sculpture on the quay than a traditional building.
Places to visit here are the HQ of Svenska Handelsbanken (in Palmeska huset), Grand Hôtel, Bolinderska palatset, Burmanska huset (in Burmanska palatset), Nationalmuseum and Lydmar Hotel.


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Appropriation, even cultural appropriation, is always a violent act. The (direct or structural) violence, with which ethnological collections have appropriated many objects, repeats itself in the ongoing reappropriations of these objects through interpretation and contextualization. However, appropriation also implies a proximity that does not leave the appropriators themselves unchanged.
The performative conference "Appropriations" on November 16, 2014 in the Dahlem Museums reflected the difficulties of appropriation from alien (to the West) knowledge and cultures via the path of performative reconstruction, reformulation and reenactments. It is an approach that is suggested by the nature of the collection: a large proportion of the objects, above all those of the Ethnologisches Museum, seem to demand to be used, yet at the same time their use is denied us for ethical, political but also conservational reasons. Their performative nature lies in their original usage – whether as part of a ritual, in art or in everyday tasks. Within the logic of performance theory these objects are performance remains.
So how can one approach such irrecoverable or inaccessible performative acts, whether profane, artistic or sacred? This ethnological question resembles one from the performative arts: how do you reconstruct a performance or choreography without having seen it, or of which there are perhaps only a few photos, notes, audience descriptions or props? Is it possible to simulate the act of experience? Is it possible to appropriate a performance that is temporally or also culturally, distant, without simply filling the gaps of the unknown, the incomprehensible, and negating them? And how can one avoid false representations?
While the concept of reenactment commonly designates the restaging of historical events in a way that seems to be as true-to-life as possible, within the performing arts, in recent years a more differentiated discourse around the term has developed. In dance and performance it mainly describes a critical way of dealing with the possibility and impossibility of reconstruction or the reinterpretation of central choreographic works of modernism. What is always at issue is the difference, the incomprehensible, the not-knowing. Appropriation is seen in its ambiguity, which is inherent in the German word "Aneignung": appropriation and rapprochement in one.
There are also overlaps with the discourse on reconstruction in architecture: David Chipperfield's sensitive handling of the Neue Museum in Berlin is one of the most prominent examples for its emphasis on the gaps, on what cannot be reconstructed. In contrast to this, the reconstruction of the nearby Berlin Palace represents the desire to heal historical and architectural wounds without, as far as possible, leaving any visible scars, while at the same time reformulating Prussian history and whitewashing uncomfortable memories: with the move to the Humboldt-Forum, the Ethnologisches Museum and the Museum für Asiatische Kunst are relocating into an uncritical reconstruction full of hidden agendas.
Ethnological museums are, on the one hand, symbols of the West's colonial past and, at the same time, concrete manifestations of this history that is far from past, and in Germany's case, compared to other countries, has only been partially processed. During the preparations for "Appropriations" the question was repeatedly raised as to whether it is even possible to work in an artistically responsible way, within the context of the Humboldt Lab and the Ethnologisches Museum. Can critically challenging positions be formulated productively from within, or do they, on the contrary, merely serve as a legitimization of the institution that produced them? The artistic and curatorial consensus though was that it is necessary to repeatedly confront these toxic legacies of our Western colonial past – especially in and with the collections themselves. The legacy of a colonial past remains: it will not disappear; it is also part of our present and something with which we have to come to terms.
Positions, ideas, proposals – sometimes overlapping, sometimes contradicting each other. "Appropriations" was a performative conference, not only because its contributions were of a performative nature, but because they were performed themselves: by visitors roaming the museum in different groups, their corporeal presence becoming a significant component of the conference in which time and duration consciously contributed to the choreography; by excitement, exhaustion, collectivity and isolation, moments of haste and times of relaxation creating their own dramaturgy of awareness.
"Appropriations" was not only site-specific but also to a large extent time-specific: in 2014 the Ethnologisches Museum found itself in an interim phase, in which encounters were facilitated that could not have previously taken place in the same way, and soon will not be possible again. "As Never Before / As Never Again," as Hampton & Hatzius called their work. It is a collection on call; its temporality is tangible. And not only the actual museum is on call, but also the historical, ideological, philosophical basis on which it was founded. Ethnological museums are a symbol for the crisis of modernity, enlightenment, Western self-perception and at the same time their symptom – which is especially visible in the Dahlem suburb of Berlin, where the former West suffers its phantom pain with dignity.
This unstable situation leads to a prevailing sense of irritation, which places its stamp on all the works within the frame of "Appropriations" and indeed makes them first possible. Only in this context was it possible for the artistic soft power (Alexandra Pirici) to have an impact: "We are strong in our weakness" (as Yael Bartana expressed it in a different work). It is a fragility, that could well be a strength, because, beyond all the rhetoric of "state museums" and "Prussian cultural heritage" the hegemonic narrative of the Dahlem museums is porous and can only be formulated as an in between. The Humboldt Lab Dahlem (which, in this respect, and contrary to all political intentions, is not the precursor of the Humboldt-Forum) is located in exactly this space of in between, which is precisely why it is such a problematic but, at the same time, often very productive space.
Behind the sandstone-clad concrete walls of the Humboldt-Forum in the new Berlin Palace this kind of soft power of art will no longer have an impact – the soft hegemony, which will skillfully incorporate all criticism whilst simultaneously casting its position in cement, certainly won't have any need for genuine irritation.
Florian Malzacher is a freelance curator, dramaturge and author, as well as artistic director of the Impulse Theater Festival. He curated "Appropriations. A Performative Conference" for the Humboldt Lab Dahlem.


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The World Health Organisation Lists Headphone Noise as 'Potentially Harmful'
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has updated its guidelines on harmful noise levels and included "leisure noise" for the first time. Leisure noise includes the volume in nightclubs, fitness classes, concerts, sporting events and from headphones.
The WHO's guidelines suggest that 1 in 5 Europeans are regularly exposed to noise levels that could seriously damage their health. Unsurprisingly, road traffic is one of the biggest concerns, but it's worrying to see that the World Health Authority now considers noise from personal devices to be as dangerous as volume levels at live sporting events and concerts.
Loud noise is linked to cardiovascular disease, sleep deprivation, high blood pressure and an increased risk of stroke. Noise pollution puts our bodies on edge and it stresses us out, and it's worth understanding, too, that we can't always shut a window or close a door to noise. It can be everywhere; it often is everywhere and in ways that we may no longer even notice or in ways that we enjoy too much to turn down or stop listening to.
Leisure noise is something you may at first associate with those on the outside of an event or venue: the homeowners living next to a stadium, the bleed from someone else's headphones, the restaurant underneath a gym BUT it's the situations that we put ourselves in as revellers, class members, supporters, users and fans that is also a concern to the World Health Organisation. It's the things we engage with for pleasure: the big gig or musical concert; it's the atmosphere in a stadium during a game or the bass at the aerobics class. If you were to remove or reduce the sound in any of those situations, it would ruin the event entirely.
Far from trying to get away from leisure noise, we're often pushing to get closer. You'd quickly walk away from a jet engine or chainsaw, but you'd probably be less inclined to ask a DJ to turn down a banging 90s tune. And leisure noise can be dangerous in the gym where ambient sound can often be THE WORST. It makes sense that we'd pop on our headphones to cut out the distractions and focus on our workout.
So How is Leisure Noise Damaging Our Health
Loud noises can permanently damage our hearing. You wouldn't walk into a gun firing range without ear defenders BUT you'd probably stick headphones into a personal device and ratchet the sound up. You'd be surprised how quickly hearing can be damaged simply by pushing the volume on your headphones up to the maximum. It's one reason why the WHO is so concerned. "More than one billion teenagers and young adults are at risk of hearing loss due to their personal devices"
That's pretty terrifying.
The Metro has rather unfairly labelled the WHO's guidelines as the "fun police", but it's hard to accuse the WHO of overreacting. We're all gunning the volume control to cut out ambient noise, aren't we? Especially those of us who have crappy it-came-free-with-my-phone earbuds. It's up to individuals to take personal responsibility for how loudly they're listening to their music, but how many of us really understand the risks we're taking when we plug into our devices? You can't reverse damage to your hearing. You can only stop it from getting worse.
The recommendation is that Leisure noise should be kept at 70 decibels for headphones. Anything over 85 for prolonged periods of time is dangerous. If you're listening to anything over 100 decibels then you should restrict your usage to 15 minutes. But everyone is different with differing levels of tolerance so it's hard to pinpoint an exact rule. It's worth knowing, however, that standard headphones can emit sounds of 110 decibels if turned all the way up. If these numbers are making you feel uncomfortable, then you're not the only one. Our focus in the gym has to be about more than just our workout and how we get it done.
We're out buying our premium brand headphones, our fancy foldaway cases, our sweat-proof headphone covers and streaming subscriptions, but we're not paying half as much attention to how high the volume is on our phones and what damage we could be doing to ourselves.
That the WHO has had to step in and begin to address headphone noise cannot be overstated: it's a serious problem.
One potential solution could be to invest in a pair of good quality noise-cancelling headphones. By blocking out ambient sounds, noise-cancelling headphones won't have you turning up the volume as readily as you otherwise might. They're particularly useful in the gym, on flights or on public transport. Last year, The Guardian wrote about how there are a number of people now, in cities like London where noise pollution is traditionally very high, wearing noise-cancelling headphones without any sound: sometimes people just want to the world around them to get a little quieter.
Even without active-noise-cancelling, a good pair of premium headphones will offer some form of passive noise-cancelling effect but it's still important to be mindful about how high the volume is going.
And whilst the WHO has used the term headphone, this isn't just a problem that's limited to over-ear or on-ear headphones as things are often worse with in-earphones or earbuds as the speaker sits inside the ear canal.
How Can I Reduce the Risk of Hearing Loss with Headphones
Use noise cancelling headphones. The industry leader for noise-cancelling technology has always been BOSE but there is a wide selection of other headphones available including Sony, Sennheiser and the soon-to-be-released Microsoft Surface.
If you can't get noise-cancelling headphones, then over-the-ear 'phones will offer some measure of passive noise cancellation.
Don't listen at more than 60% of the maximum volume.
Don't listen for more than an hour in one go without a 5-minute break
Check how loud you're listening to your music regularly. Many websites advise that if you take your headphones off your ears, hold them at arm's length and still hear sounds, then they're probably too loud.
Invest in a quality pair. This isn't a hard-and-fast rule but thicker cushions and better design will automatically help reduce ambient sounds even if there's no active noise-cancelling tech.
Use a limiter on your phone if you have one. This will stop you increasing volume mindlessly.
You could also consider doing some of your exercising without headphones. This could be a hard thing to do for a number of us BUT it's worth persevering with and might be better for your focus and safer if you do.
Are you guilty of having your sound too loud? Are you less likely to listen at high volumes now the WHO has listed it as potentially harmful? Drop us a comment below.
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The Reason TPP Does Not Discuss "Software Patents"
Article – Martin Goetz The Reason TPP Does Not Discuss Software Patents is Because the Term is Meaningless. Martin Goetz
Not Too Late to Put Openness into TPPA
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Farmer saved seed to be retained
Press Release – NZ Plant Breeding and Research Association – NZBRA Some misinformed commentators have a view that farmers will be stopped from saving some seed from their crops.
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"I love history now that we do it with Miss Hugh-Smith. She likes history too. During Debate-Time she told us the most wonderful stories from the Iliad. Some people don't like them but I think they're ripping."


Easy Baked Carrot Cake Donuts made from cake mix and topped with cream cheese frosting are perfect for Easter Brunch or a special treat!
Baked carrot cake donuts are basically 2 ingredient donuts that are made with cake mix and applesauce. If you're looking for a super easy donut recipe for Easter breakfast or brunch, this is it!
My oldest daughter has been experimenting with different baked donut recipes, and she made these incredibly easy carrot cake donuts the other day. These cake mix donuts are made without oil or eggs, so they're lighter than most baked donut recipes but just as delicious!
The kids are donut connoisseurs, and they practically inhaled these carrot cake donuts. We topped them off with homemade cream cheese frosting, and they really do taste like carrot cake!
For the basic two ingredient donuts, you need a box of carrot cake mix and applesauce. Just mix the cake mix and applesauce together until it's well blended.
We used unsweetened applesauce, but you can use whatever you have. We also added a touch of cinnamon for extra flavor.
Can you make donuts without a donut pan?
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You can use a mini bundt pan or improvise by adding a foil insert to a muffin tin. We tried this, but honestly a donut pan is so much easier.
We use Wilton donut pans and love them! Next, pipe or spoon the batter into two donut pans. If you don't have a pastry bag, use a gallon freezer bag, and cut a small piece off of one corner.
Pop the donuts into the oven, and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The donuts should be a light golden brown, and the tops should spring back lightly when touched.
After the donuts cool down a little, transfer them to a cooling rack or plate. We used a basic homemade cream cheese frosting to top these beauties off. You can also use a glaze or your favorite frosting here.
Don't forget the sprinkles! Donuts have to have sprinkles, right?!
Add milk instead of whipping cream for a thinner frosting.
For thick frosting, omit cream or milk.
I hope you enjoy this easy donut recipe as much as we do!
I love how easy these are to make using a cake mix. So clever! Can't wait to make them.
How awesome I love this idea!!
What a perfect way to celebrate spring! Think I will make a batch this weekend!
What a great idea as a healthier alternative than traditional donuts, and just in time for Easter, too!
I think it's time I get my doughnut pan out again!


The first part appeared on Wednesday, so you can click the link to review what you missed (or forgot), if you wish. The science tends to predominate today over the kabbalistic mysticism, once we get past part 3. But the whole point is that they're one and the same — mysticism and science (or to use the contemporary misinterpretation effectively, "one in the same," as that phrase would kind of summarize my themes).
Part three refers to the many ways of predicting the future: scattering sticks (as in the I Ching and other Asian practices, but also worldwide — probably the activity dates back to the last Ice Age — early or middle paleolithic), ornithomany/augury as in ancient Rome, the chance selection of passages in (often religious) books — frequently the Bible and Qur'an nowadays, and naturally astrology. The plan supposedly so-identified is four-dimensional to include time.
Part 5 is a random invention (a lot like my already posted poem, "Exhibit") based on Lucy. Janet and I (with friend Kevin, who was then resident in or near New York City) actually got to the Ancestors exhibit mentioned, and Kevin and I distracted ourselves analyzing and arguing over the differences/similarities in early human and late Neanderthal skulls — thus entirely missing the Lucy bones themselves, which we had to go back and examine after Janet, on our way out of the American Museum of Natural History, mentioned how cool it had been for her actually to see the genuine Lucy. We both felt like major chumps (not chimps) but did return to see the relics.
Part 6 is pretty much just a summary/listing of some basic astro– and particle physics circa 1984 (and I own this bridge for sale, if you truly bought that statement…), the whole point being to move gracefully between the macro- and microcosmic superrealities… Nothing in that section is invention on my part, although strangely in posting the poem yesterday I added two new lines quite near the end of today's portion.
I like how we begin and end with radiation in these three parts. More or less.
in the biosphere, by strontium-90, the half-life of which is 28.8 years.
reflections of an infinite four-dimensional plan.
of the tracheal and esophageal openings.
matched to a statistical analysis of contemporary hominids.
as a hierarchy of structures.
(which may be simply matter retrograde in time).
the smallest formal structure in the cosmos.
("Three quarks for Muster Mark").
and quarks are flavored up/down/strange/charmed.
Is there no Bottom to this dream?
"Quark" is among the oldest traditional family names on the Isle of Man.
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This series is quite poignant….rather interesting to think about the various components of the poem.


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The Believer é uma revista literária estadunidense que abrange também outras artes e cultura em geral. Foi fundada e concebida em 2003 pelo escritor e publicante Dave Eggers, e é editada por Vendela Vida e Heidi Julavits. Ela é publicada em São Francisco bimestralmente por McSweeney s. No entanto, a edição mais recente da publicação, em maio de 2016, foi a do outono de 2015, de acordo com o site; o seu blog continha recentes materiais, em maio de 2016.

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Publicada pela primeira vez em abril de 2003, a revista literária foi criada por Dave Eggers, da McSweeney Publishing em São Francisco, mais amigos que planejavam "focar-se em autores e livros que gostassem", reconhecendo "o conceito de inerentemente bom." Os seus editores são os romancistas Vendela Vida e Heidi Julavits; Karolina Waclawiak também é listada, mas seu website indica que ela não está mais junto desta publicação. Kathryn Borel e Ross Simonini são os editores de entrevista da revista. Em 2005, sua tiragem era de cerca de 15 mil cópias das suas edições regulares. A revista foi descrita pelo editor da Ploughshares, Don Lee, como "uma utópica revista literária. Este é o tipo de coisa que todo mundo sonha em ter - esta qualidade do pessoal a bordo."

Ligações externas

 DeBord, Matthew (April 3, 2003). "Review: 'The Believer'", Salon.com
 Heidi Julavits writes about The Believer as it approaches 10 years in existence. New Statesman

Revistas literárias dos Estados Unidos
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Molango (officially Molango de Escamilla ) is a town and one of the 84 municipalities of Hidalgo, in central-eastern Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 246.7 km².
As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 10,385.
Molango comes from the Word Molanco a nahuatl name that means place of the god mola a pre colombian deity that represents the surrounding mountains and was worshipped within the territory by Nahua and Otomi People's Who still live within this municipality to this day. The three languages spoken within molango are Spanish Nahuatl De La Huasteca Hidalguense and Otomí-Tepehua.
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One of the toughest jobs of being a parent is keeping your child's room from looking like a tornado tore right through it. Children have short attention spans and are constantly going back to their toy box without thinking about putting the previous ones back in place. They have a higher risk of overnight accidents because they don't always know to listen to their body, adding yet another cleaning chore to the list. Read on to learn some helpful tips for spending less time cleaning your child's bedroom and more time having fun.
Instead of making the act of cleaning up a chore, turn it into a fun game. Acting as if your child has "scored" big when they put a toy into a basket or bin reinforces the concept that this is the right thing a child should be doing.
Don't try to sort things out and put them in their place right away. Make piles of each item (clothes, types of toys, bedding) as you go through the room. Keep a trash can with you for quick pitching of garbage. Then, go through the piles to determine what needs washing and what can be put away.
If your child is going through the bed-wetting phase, you're probably going to find that you clean bedding quite frequently. Minimize damage to the linens by keeping the bare amount needed for each layer and protect the mattress with a waterproof mattress cover. You can always put the bedding into the washer and dryer, but you'll have a harder time cleaning the mattress since it can't be machine washed. A mattress cover will protect the mattress and keep it from absorbing odors.
Everything has a place in your child's room by and large. When you keep the same items in the same place, you'll be able to put them away quickly because you know exactly where they belong. Although this sounds like it should be common sense, children have a tendency to create chaos out of order. Your insistence that clothes go into dresser drawers and toys into a bin gets them into the habit of doing the same.


The drought that has affected Western Australia since the 1960's now appears to be linked in a new kind of "precipitation see-saw" effect with a correspondingly higher snowfall in East Antarctica during the same 40 years, according to two scientists who just published the findings in the journal Nature Geoscience this weekend.
Tas van Ommen and Vin Morgan of the Australian Antarctic Division suggest that there appeared to be simultaneous increase in severity in drought in Western Australia and an increase in snowfall in Eastern Antarctica, by comparing recent records of both regions. The researchers suggested that the "precipitation see-saw" effect itself may also be symptomatic of climate change.
"This does not appear to be in the range of natural variability: we can see from the ice core that an event like the increased snowfall at Law Dome would only come along once every 38,000 years without some change in climate patterns and, given the connection we see with Western Australia, it would suggest that the drought is also not a natural event" Dr van Ommen said.
The researchers were initially studying 750 year old ice cores at Law Dome on the coast of East Antarctica, when they noticed that the exceptional rise in snowfall over the last 40 years was unusual.
So they checked older ice cores till they found a similar snowfall level. It was in ice cores from 38,000 years ago.
Both extremes (heavier precipitation/drought) are examples of predicted effects of anthropogenic climate change, which calls for increases in both droughts and desertification in some regions with increased precipitation (heavier snowfall, more floods) in other regions.
Previous findings have found an apparent general correlation in climate changes between regions in the US – as the Northeast is experiencing heavier precipitation, the Southwest is drying out. But none have correlated the two closely, as this study suggests is happening between Australia and Antarctica.
Scientists widely agree that climate change is already causing major environmental effects, such as changes in the frequency and intensity of precipitation, both as rain and snowfall, as well as droughts, heat waves and wildfires; rising sea level; water shortages in arid regions; new and larger pest outbreaks afflicting crops and forests; and expanding ranges for tropical pathogens that cause human illness.
Excess snowfall; like East Antarctica is seeing, is a nuisance in inhabited continents like the US, and as it increases in the Northeast (snow) and Northwest (rain) in the future, it will be increasingly expensive for us.
However, in the long run, the other side of the coin – drought, like Australia is suffering – will be the much more dangerous of the two extremes for future human habitation on this planet.


Glasgow University Symposium Possible Causes of Success of East African Distance Runners March 8, 2004.
Why do some people perform better than others?
more than skin colour needs to be considered - ok, so what then?
Students running some 5-10km to school, and even some running marathon distances.
MtDNA questions - if mtDNa polymorphisms are imp in endurance performance, will t linage on whch they occur be more common amongst t athletes? - Might this explain t dominance of East African athletes in distance running?
What does ACE I/D do?
How does ACE (I/D) do all this?
ACE - activates Angiotensinl to AngiotensinII (which raises blood pressure) - inactivates Bradykinin (removing a factor which lowers blood pressure) - Two ACE activities so far, is it all this simple?
Ethiopian ACE/ID data - not clear that ID is solution for talent searching.
Little effect of ACE ID and other polymorphisms on elite endurance Cannot use it as predictive test, May subtly affect training response Tell everyone they've got the ACE gene (placebo effect)!
Best studies are small groups of people, where have looked at small aspects of physiology , rather than assoc with large athlete cohorts.
Conclusions - some Ethiopian Y haplotypes show assoc with elite athletes status, though not really a predictor - Athletes are more distinct from the Arsi control population than the Addis control o Arsi control truly representative? • Town v country?
- how can t y be having such an effect? o Direct effect of a gene on the Y chromosome o Unknown subgroup of the population?


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Her father is away working in the city, and when the money he sends stops suddenly, a wicked aunt arrives.
This book transported me to a world I've never before visited and one I urge you to explore.
And I have to mention the cover - look at the front, look at the back - they are a feast for the eyes and a perfect reflection of the treat that is in store for the reader within.


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Mariana Luccon – 2 child Mom | Amazing Wife of Roberto Carlos |
Who is Mariana Luccon?
Mariana Luccon – A short Biography.
Mariana Luccon Education.
Mariana Height, Weight, and body measurements.
Mariana Family details.
Mariana and Roberto Relationships.
Mariana Luccon Net-worth
Social Media presence of Mariana.
Mariana Luccon is a beautiful spouse of a famous former professional Footballer Roberto Carlos.
Mariana and Carlos got married on June 13, 2009, in Terraco Daslu, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil. This couple arranged their marriage ceremony in presence of more than 650 guests.
Mariana Close shots. Source vergewiki.com
Some famous guests like Brazilian musician Chitaozinho and his wife, Marcia Alves, famous singer and songwriter Alexandre Pires, and his wife Sara Campos have attended Mariana Luccon's marriage ceremony. Similarly, former Brazillian football players Juninho Paulista and Juliana Giraldo also attend the marriage ceremonies.
Mariana loves to keep her private life more secret. She does not love to be in the hype in media. She is more committed to her family. We can say Luccon is a perfect housewife. Currently, Carlos is a Real Madrid Ambassador.
Roberto started his career in football in Brazil as a forward. But, Carlos plays as a left-back in his total career. Maybe Carlos is the perfect man to be left-back.
It is really hard to manage a family and professional career for a man. Mariana perfectly handles the family so that Roberto got devoted opportunities to focus on his profession.
Maybe the high level of privacy no media can get the real birth year of Mariana. But still day of birth is known. According to sources Mariana Luccon was born on June 18. She may be 30-32 years old.
Once Carlos revealed that He slept with his former fellow teammate Ronaldo Nazario more than Mariana.
Source – Vergewiki
By Nationality Mariana Luccon is a Brazilian. Similarly by profession Mariana is a physical Therapist. Actually, we can say that Mariana Luccon is a fully devoted wife, mother, therapist, and caring guardian to her family. And the most important thing about her is she does not seek any social media attention.
By birth her Zodiac sign is Gemini. People under this zodiac sign are usually secret keepers, loyal and devoted.
There is a proverb in English, Behind every successful man, there is a woman. And if we carefully read the word "WOMAN", there is a man. Likewise, For Roberto Carlos, Mariana plays a vital role in becoming a successful and professional footballer.
Mariana on her Instagram
Mariana Luccon becomes the main pillar of Carlos's family. So she can give full support for Roberto to become a successful footballer. Luck by Chance, Mariana is the perfect woman got by Carlos in his life. Not everyone has some luck to get such a woman like Mariana Luccon.
There are no details about her educational life. But as we are able to know, by profession Mariana is a physical therapist. We can only guess what will be her education qualification according to her profession.
So to be a physical therapist in Brazil, an undergrad degree of 5-year course is required. So this course will provide a license to become a physical therapist in many professional areas.
Mariana Luccon is around 56 kg (123 lbs). Mariana's hair and eye color are brown, Mariana is around 5ft 5 inches (167 cm). She doesn't love any tattoos, so in her body, there are no single tattoos.
Mariana with her daughters and Carlos. Image source Carlos official Instagram @oficialrc3
Mariana Luccon always maintains her privacy. She doesn't like to disclose anything specific about her family matter. Especially in media, she does not spokes a single word about her family.
She has kept a lot of secrets about her family. So we are not able to get more details about her family. As soon as we got something new about her family details, we will update her. So stay in touch with us.
Is Mariana Luccon is still alive?
In some internet sources, there is a rumor at one time that Marian is no more. But please ignore all of these rumors and hoaxes. Mariana is still alive and kicking.
Source – deadorkicking
Mariana Luccon is a mother of two children. Mariana shares two children with Carlos among 11 children. Mariana's first child is a daughter named, Manuela da Silva Rocha. Mariana gave birth to her first child Manuela in 2009.
Similarly, Mariana gave birth to her second child named, Marina da Silva Rocha in July 2017.
Carlos has 7 wives. From those 7 women, he gave birth to 11 children. It seems to be like that, Carlos wanna build a whole football team.
There is no specific data about Mariana's Net-worth. But being a celebrity spouse, we can only guess that she may have around $10M net-worth. And also she is a physical therapist. So $10M is a lower amount of net worth.
Our source is not responsible for a greater or lesser amount of Mariana's net worth. Due to Mariana's privacy, we can only guess what will be the amount.
But we can say that Mariana's lifestyle is luxurious. She can enjoy all the things in her life.
Mariana Luccon is active on Instagram but she keeps her Instagram account in private mode. This shows how Mariana is concerned about her private life.
There are 1673 posts and 517 followers (up to now) on Instagram. Her Instagram handle is @mari18freitas.
We cannot get any other social media like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn of Mariana.
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Actress Pleads Guilty to Coercing Women to Join NXIVM Sex Cult
Allison Mack's official charge is "racketeering," which are crimes committed through coercion or force.
Peter D'Abrosca
A former star actress on the show "Smallville" entered a guilty plea on racketeering and conspiracy charges in federal court Monday in relation to her time as a member of the NXIVM sex cult.
"Through it all, I believed that Keith Raniere's intention was to help people. I was wrong," Allison Mack said of the cult.
The racketeering charges relate to Mack's coercion of unsuspecting people to join Raniere's sex cult. She was known as a recruiter for NXIVM.
"Mack, who was initially charged with sex trafficking, conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, and forced labor, reversed her initial not guilty plea and admitted to one count of racketeering conspiracy and one count of racketeering," according to a BuzzFeed report.
The victims of Raniere's cult were allegedly starved and branded with a cult tattoo.
"I'm here to plead guilty before your honor," Mack said in court. "I must take full responsibility for my conduct. I am very sorry for my role in this case. I am very sorry to my family and to the good people I hurt through my misguided adherence to Keith Raniere's teachings."
The story if the cult has implications for the 2020 presidential race. The father of a U.S. Senator and 2020 candidate worked for NXIVM.
Big League Politics reported:
Kirsten Gillibrand's lobbyist father Doug Rutnik was employed by the NXIVM sex cult, according to court documents.
Former NXIVM employee Frank Parlato provided Big League Politics with copies of the court documents in NXIM's suit against Rutnik, which prove Rutnik's employment by the group. (READ THE FULL DOCUMENTS HERE).
"I worked as the publicist," Frank Parlato told Big League Politics. "We ran into a major disagreement and we split. At the time I worked for them I thought they were a little peculiar but it wasn't until the end that I realized they were a downright evil group."
"There are women on the record who are now adults who have accused Raniere of statutory rape and there are some very suspicious incidents where Mexican girls came under the perimeters of Raniere's control and left under suspicious circumstances. They came from Chihuahua Mexico. I reported this to the authorities," Parlato said.
"Her father Doug Rutnik came to work as a consultant for NXIVM…he was fired, they sued him, and he had to pay them $100,000," Parlato said, referring Gillibrand's father.
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Harold Melvin Agnew (28 de marzo de 1921-29 de septiembre de 2013) fue un físico estadounidense, más conocido por  haber volado como observador científico en la misión de bombardeo de Hiroshima por el 509th Composite Group el 6 de agosto de 1945 y  más tarde, como el tercer director del Laboratorio Nacional de Los Álamos. Murió  en Solana Beach, California el 29 de septiembre de 2013.

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Enlaces externos
 Register of the Harold Melvin Agnew motion picture film at the Hoover Institution Archives, Stanford University

Personas del Proyecto Manhattan
Físicos de Estados Unidos
Alumnado de la Universidad de Denver
Alumnado de la Universidad de Chicago
Premio Enrico Fermi
Miembros de la National Academy of Engineering
Miembros de la Academia Nacional de Ciencias de Estados Unidos
Nacidos en Denver
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'Three hours of mental torture' – this is how one of my students once described the diploma exams. She was wrong – its actually NINE hours! This post gives some advice to help you avoid feeling the same way and dispels some common myths.
Those who may have read my previous posts will not be surprised when I say that preparation is the key. Not only must you revise well (see my third post in this series) but you should know basic things like how many questions you need to answer (believe me, some don't); you can then start to develop your plan of attack.
You'll have ten minutes reading time before the exam. Use it. It is natural to feel anxious (you have either spent many weeks revising and want to give a good account of yourself, or you have not revised well (or at all) and now realise that you're about to be found out) – either way, use the reading time to help overcome the panic. When you first look at the paper, your mind might go blank – this is normal (for me anyway). Take a few deep breaths and look again; gradually, familiar themes will start to emerge from the haze.
I regularly see candidates posting on forums things like "That question was poorly worded" or "I have no idea what they wanted". Well, someone always scores high marks on any question, so it couldn't have been that hard to understand. Yes, the questions are testing – at level 6 they are meant to be, but rest assured that there is no secret language known only to NEBOSH examiners. Therefore, any properly prepared candidate with adequate comprehension skills should be able to answer the questions.
Aim for 10 minutes per question in Section A – one mark per minute. For Section B, spend no more than 40 minutes per answer – one mark every two minutes. If you look at the difference in the rate of scoring, it becomes clear that you need to work harder to score marks in Section B, which tests depth of knowledge.
Good time management is important. Think about being asked a question in a classroom – you might come up with several good points in the first couple of minutes, then start to dry up. The same happens in the exams. So, by the time you have been working on a 10 marker for eight minutes you may struggle to think of something else to write. If that's the case, why not just move on to the next question and increase your scoring rate? You can always come back to it later on.
If you finish before the 3 hours are up, go back through your answers and check what you have written. Add things in if you like – you won't be penalised. Never, ever, leave early.
It depends on the question! Ultimately, its about quality rather than quantity, although its probably right to say that a page for a 20 mark answer isn't going to get too many marks.
Lots of students get scared off by questions that require a calculation. Let's get something straight right now: this is not a maths exam – they are always amongst the easiest questions on the paper! So, if arithmetic is a weak point, use your revision to turn it into a strength.
A lot has been said about exam marking – most of it by ill-informed people who have nothing to do with the marking process. Candidates all start with zero and marks are awarded for anything that is both correct and relevant. Your score is totaled up at the end. It's as simple as that. There is no negative marking. There are no quotas. Not passing the exam simply means that you have not yet reached the required standard.
Exam questions are carefully written to ensure they are a fair test. Make good use of the reading time and stick to your timings. Have a go at questions requiring calculations and make sure you are doing something right up until the moment you are told to put down your pen.


Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at http://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/733, first published Sep 19, 1999.
Introduction: Traditional ways of teaching techniques of physical examinations in the first clinical courses are rather demanding in terms of teacher involvement and a pool of patients suitable for demonstrations. For a long time, various audio-visual tools have been used to save teachers' and students' time and patients' patience. The modern technology of WWW publishing of multimedia allows good access to such teaching materials - and there already exist several collections of heart sounds, breath sounds etc. The aim of our project is to design and set up a comprehensive multimedia textbook of internal propedeutics that would present various physiological and pathological findings (auscultation, inspection, basic imaging) in the context of diagnostic patient investigation - the status praesens - as it is taught in the first clinical courses.
Methods: Unlike classical textbooks, hypertext presentation allows to ogranize the material into several structures - reflecting various approaches: systemic (digestive, cardiovascular etc.) approach, nosological, differential diagnoses, etc. To identify and implement the various useful approaches is the most difficult part of the task. The accompanying illustrative material is being prepared with the use of modern technologies - digital camera, scanner, video-camera and digitizer, digital audio recording, etc.
Results: In the first year of the project, the skeleton of the multimedia presentation is being constructed - corresponding to the various approaches to the subject. Concurrently, suitable illustrative material is being gathered from cases of the Internal Clinic. Various existing WWW presentations dealing with heart and breath sounds and other relevant investigations have been searched and listed.
Discussion: Experience and feedback from other projects of this type confirm that a rather elaborate logical and technical construction of multimedia textbooks is rewarded by a good acceptance by both students and teachers. Good access to Internet, sufficient for multimedia transfers, however, is a necessary prerequisite. Internal propedeutics is a very suitable field for internet-based multimedia textbooks: instant access to audio and video recordings is much welcome in development of clinical skills. The project is supported by a grant of the Czech Universities Development Fund.