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PITTSBURGH — The Bruins were seven minutes away from stealing a win. They held a 2-0 lead over the Penguins. Anton Khudobin was making timely saves. Zdeno Chara had kept Sidney Crosby (20 points in his last eight games) off the scoresheet.
But the Bruins were sitting on their lead. It is no way to play against any opponent, far less one as lethal as Pittsburgh. The Penguins made the Bruins pay for their indifference.
In just 4:15 of third-period play, the Bruins watched a 2-0 win explode into a 3-2 kick-to-the-teeth loss before 18,640 at the Consol Energy Center.
"Some really, really bad decision-making led to those goals,'' said coach Claude Julien. "It's of our own doing. We gave them that game when we had control of it.''
A multi-goal lead in the third period used to be the equivalent of a lights-out sleeper hold for the Bruins. But the Bruins are a pedestrian 7-3-1 in games when they've led after 40 minutes. On Tuesday, for the second time in a week, they watched a third-period advantage turn into a loss.
"They were able to build the game and score three goals in the last seven minutes,'' Milan Lucic said. "It [stinks]. We've got to learn from it again. It's happened to us too many times where we've blown leads going into the third period.''
Marc-Andre Fleury saw only 16 pucks come his way. The Bruins put just four shots on goal in the third. Instead of being aggressive and controlling the play, the Bruins gave the Penguins far too many attacking opportunities and time with the puck in their zone.
Puck management, usually one of the Bruins' strengths, was their undoing. The Penguins finally busted through on Khudobin at 13:42 of the third. But it came only after Chris Kunitz picked off Johnny Boychuk's clearing attempt up the wall.
As the Penguins snapped the puck around the perimeter, Kunitz floated to the right circle and opened up for a one-timer, eluding the Bruins' coverage. After taking a cross-ice pass from Kris Letang, Kunitz hammered the puck past Khudobin to make it a 2-1 game. Khudobin had pushed over to stay square to Kunitz, but he couldn't stop the shot.
"Every goal is possible to save,'' Khudobin said. "I could stop the first, second, and third. It was a great play. You can't say they just scored easy goals. They were good goals. But I think you can stop any of them.''
Less than a minute later, Brandon Sutter scored the first of his two goals. Sutter started the play at the red line by winning a puck battle against Lucic. Sutter gave the puck to Beau Bennett, who sprinted over the offensive blue line to trigger a three-on-two rush against Andrew Ference and Adam McQuaid. Before the defensemen could close on Bennett, the forward dished to James Neal. In turn, Neal flipped a backhander to Sutter, who whipped the puck past Khudobin at 14:33 of the third to tie the game at 2-2.
"We didn't gap up quick enough,'' Dennis Seidenberg said. "That gave them a lot of speed to attack us and get pucks to the net.''
Sutter capped the rally at 17:57 of the third. The Bruins were in good shape on the play. Boychuk and Seidenberg had successfully fended off a Crosby rush.
Seidenberg controlled the puck and looked to initiate the counterattack. Nathan Horton was turning up the ice on the right wing. Seidenberg attempted a long-distance cross-ice pass to Horton. But Sutter read the play and stepped in front of Seidenberg's pass. With a whip-like shot, Sutter flung the puck through Khudobin for the winner.
"Third goal, 2-2 tie, it's the kind of shot you could save and it would be 2-2 in overtime,'' Khudobin said.
The third-period fold job wiped out a hard-charging opening 20 minutes. The Bruins, coming off Monday's 3-2 shootout win over Ottawa, had fresh legs in the first period. At 4:45, Chara hammered a power-play one-timer through Fleury, with help from a Bergeron screen.
At 13:30, Bergeron helped set up another goal. Brad Marchand sent a puck down the wall for Bergeron behind the Pittsburgh net. As Bergeron emerged from the corner with the puck, Tyler Seguin cut to the front of the net. Seguin reeled in Bergeron's pass and snapped a shot upstairs on Fleury to give the Bruins a 2-0 edge.
Skating, smart decisions, and overall sharpness gave the Bruins their two-goal lead.
For parts of the second period and most of the third, the Bruins had none of those assets going their way.
"We were making flat passes, moving it up quick, getting it in, doing the simple things that gave us success in the first period,'' said Boychuk. "In the third period, we started to do things differently — not getting pucks in deep, a lot of turnovers, not doing the things we were doing in the first period. It led to some turnovers. And eventually the game.''
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Good Phở and No Lines at Phở Tàu Bay in Uptown
The Asian restaurant row on Argyle ought to be arranged vertically, because the further you get from Broadway, the more you feel like you're drilling down into its hidden depths. By the time you get to Sheridan, it could be another city—who's been to Benny's Grill? Who knew there was an Indian restaurant (Masala)? And why in God's name would you open yet another phở place there, at the very end of a strip full of phở places?
But someone must have given Phở Tàu Bay a try, because it's survived a year and more. And it's become a regular stop for me on Argyle, because it's easy. While people are lining up at Tank or one of the others, you can always get a seat. While people are trying to flag someone down at Tank or one of the others, you can actually get served.
And it's pretty good. The phở is quite good, rich cinnamony broth with the clean bright flavor of the fresh herbs and vegetables you dump in tableside.
Another soup, bún bò Huế, was pretty good, but like every bún bò Huế except Cafe Hoang's, it lacked the funk of the version at Cafe Hoang which has the broth's common secret ingredient—pork blood. Bánh xèo (seafood pancake) was delicate with crispy edges. And there's a nice little surprise at the end of every meal, which I won't spoil.
Behind the counter there's also a listing of several very good bánh mì (sandwiches), though the reality is that they usually don't have any of the choices except the one or two made with chả lụa, the pork roll mystery meat that you often find on bánh mì. They're generous with it, maybe because, as their website, which translates it as "hams wrapped in banana leaf" notes, they make it themselves. Anyway, the effect is of a supersized bánh mì, a bánh mì fit for American lunch appetites.
As you'll notice from the website and the menu cover, there's an airplane motif to the restaurant. I haven't gotten much out of the owner on multiple visits, not least because he clearly doesn't remember me from one to the next, but I did at least manage to solve that: he explained that the name, which translates as Airplane Noodle, comes from a restaurant which his grandfather had in Saigon some 50 or 60 years ago, just outside the Tan Son Nhat airport. The last planes from Saigon have been landing on Argyle in Chicago ever since.
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Ruf put in right with Brown back in lineup
PHILADELPHIA -- Juan Samuel spotted Darin Ruf near the food room in the Phillies clubhouse Tuesday afternoon and told him Phillies manager Charlie Manuel had penciled him to play right field that night against the Cubs.
Ruf laughed.
"I thought he was joking," Ruf said. "Then he quickly changed his tone."
"'No, I'm really serious,'" the coach said. "'I was looking for you. You need to take fly balls right now.'"
The Phillies put Ruf in right field because they activated Domonic Brown from the seven-day concussion disabled list, designating Laynce Nix for assignment to make room for Brown on the 25-man roster. Brown has a better arm than Ruf and he has played 437 games in right in his professional career compared to Ruf, who has played zero.
So why Ruf in right?
"Dom Brown's improved a lot in the outfield," Manuel said. "And he's been playing left field and his improvement has actually come in left field. I think that his season speaks for itself. Right now, we want to definitely find out what are options are for right. I like keeping [Brown] there, basically when you get down to it. I want to make sure Ruf gets some playing time and we look at him and he gets enough at-bats for us to see exactly what he can do."
Delmon Young has been playing almost exclusively in right field since he joined the team in late April. Ruf's move to right seems to drastically cut his playing time the remainder of the season, although more roster changes are looming.
"There will probably be some more changes on our team as we go down through August and September because the teams that definitely are in contention and trying to win, they might come in and maybe take some of our players," Manuel said. "There might be a few things going on, but I don't know. That could help him stay in the light, as far as playing."
Ruf took some fly balls in right before batting practice and took more during BP.
"Hopefully, it'll be a smooth transition, but I've never played there before," he said. "I played one winter ball game out there this year. Other than that, it's a new position. But other than that, hopefully, I'll be able to learn on the fly."


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It's holiday time! So your challenge for this week is to use a holiday theme (Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Winter) for your kit. Here are a few more specifics:
Thank you for another great challenge Marisa, they are so fun, there's still so many color palettes to choose from
Awesome, thanks for keeping us busy lol..
Samantha and Jiovanna - LOL. are you all related?? I can't help but notice that your frames are the same on your avatars and your kits are very similar styles....like sisters!! Lol
@Kiana: good point.. but no we're not related in any way, we just know each other in real life, we went to High School together and that's about it..
@Kiana: Lol no Kiana, we are not related in any way, just what Samantha said, I think is obvious that we just like the same style!
This sounds fun! I am going to give this a go but am seriously short on time so not sure if I can finish it on time. I do have a question though ...are these challenge kits meant to be able to be downloaded by members? Because I don't have a blog or hosting place for downloads and won't be looking into either of those things for a long while yet. Is there any other get around to this? ...the rules say if you want to share ...so do I take that as meaning we don't have to share? ...I would like to share but its on a long list of things to do atm lol
It's definitely obvious you like the same style!! I love seeing your creations because they always compliment each other....friends are like that!!! That is so awesome!!!
hahaha I noticed the same as Kiana! You're like twins! Nice to see that you actually know each other. And I love both your styles
@Janae: I don't know if you have to share but that's always nice. You can put it up for Personal Use only if you want and there are easy ways to upload a kit on mediafire, dropbox, 4shared or some other without having a blog or something. Some even use google documents. But if you do want to share please make sure to make a zip file. For more "pixel scrapper" rules you can look here.
I think it's not only usefull for blog trains....
And about the new kit challenge; I am not sure about the celebration theme, so maybe I will skip this one. I am working on a new kit but it's more universal in use.
I was thinking the same Nadia. I'm kinda holiday'd out...I need to save some of this spirit for actual Christmas! Lol
@Janae: Sharing is totally optional. Sometimes people are working of things to release at a later date, and sometimes people don't want to bother with figuring it out. It's all okay!
@Kiana & Nadia: Yes, we do know each other even though we haven't seen each other for years, Glad to hear that you enjoy seeing our designs for me is a pleasure, I love to read comments like both of you!!
thank you Nadia & Marissa for responding, I really appreciate that. I am even struggling atm to get some of the kit done lol so not sure if I will even get that far let alone sort somewhere to host etc. Its just that time of the year lol
Turned out I had a theme after all! We celebrate Sinterklaas overhere and it's a childrens party. So I thought to make a kit out of it. But now I noticed the 10 papers....oops I made 15...
#update# I noticed that one paper is not shown in the preview, but it's in the kit: it's a solid/textured red one...
Thank you Nadia, Love it!
Sinterklaas sounds like a wonderful celebration (had to google it to find out about it though) and I love the bright colours in your kit.
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@Hi Trish: thanks for your comment. (If you click on the "pink" Sinterklaas you'll get the link to a Wikipedia page")
@ Nadia: I love your Sinterklaas kit! I was actually already thinking about making a Sinterklaas themed kit myself . I will have great use for your wonderful kit. Thank you so much for sharing!
Lovely kit Nadia, thank you very much.
Beautiful colors Cintia
Pretty kits everybody! Now that my life is comming back to normal, I can maybe play with you again - just not sure if I´ll have time for this challenge or will need to wait the next one
gorgeous work everyone!
Beautiful kits! Hoping I have time to get in on this one...never enough time.
A end of year holiday celebrated for millennia. Papers come in both 8.5x11 and 12x12. Thank you to Marisa, Janet, KeravanBlack, IHEA, and DTD for templates, textures, and brushes.
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Ladies, your kits are amazing. I love how different they all are!
Here is my kit, I was really challenged by the number of elements.. 25 are so many!
You can download it on my blog!
What beautiful kits everyone!
Harriett I really love your winter solstice kit.
And Rani, you did a really nice job on your elements!


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Shifting from the economy to education, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romneywas proposing a voucher-style system that could significantly alter the public school system and revive the debate over school choice.
Romney, who has been reluctant to stray far from the economic issues at the core of the presidential campaign, was outlining the proposal during a speech Wednesday at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
A Romney aide who previewed the speech for reporters said the candidate would let low-income and disabled students use federal funding to attend public schools, public charter schools and, in some cases, private schools. Federal funds could also be applied to tutors or digital courses.
The plan is line with GOP reforms aimed at giving students more educational choices. But it's unclear how schools in areas that depend on the federal funding would fare.
The proposal was not expected to include any new federal money for education.
Romney has so far offered few details for his plans on several key policy areas, including foreign policy, health care and education. He attacked Obama's education policy while speaking to donors in New York City on Tuesday evening, previewing themes likely to play prominently in Wednesday's speech.
"This president receives the lion's share of funding from organized labor, and the teachers' unions represent a massive source of funding for the Democratic Party," Romney said. "The challenge with that is when it comes to actual reform to make schools better for our kids, they talk a good game, but they don't do it."
He continued, "If I'm president of the United States, instead of just giving lip service to improving our schools, I will actually put the kids first and the union behind in giving our kids better teachers, better options and better choices for a better future."
The message is consistent for the Romney campaign, which regularly heaps criticism on the Democratic president's policies but offers only a vague road map for what Romney would do.
White House spokesman Jay Carney said Wednesday that Romney's shift to education was welcome after a campaign season in which he said the GOP rarely mentioned the issue.
"Education never came up in the Republican primary in any of the debates, or if it did, it came up almost never," Carney said.
Carney said Obama's education initiatives have received broad bipartisan support and that the president "looks forward to defending that record."
Romney's shift carries some risk. His regular criticism of labor unions, in particular, threatens to alienate voters in Rust Belt states like Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania, where a close election may be decided.
Before the speech, Romney announced Tuesday a team of education policy advisers that includes formerEducation Secretary Rod Paige and other officials from President George W. Bush's administration. Paige is among several prominent opponents of teachers' unions on the panel. As education secretary in 2004, he labeled the National Education Association a "terrorist organization."
Romney's positions on education have evolved over time. He once supported abolishing the EducationDepartment but reversed that position as a presidential candidate in 2007. At the time, he said he came to see the value of the federal government in "holding down the interests of the teachers' unions" and putting kids and parents first.
Romney also changed his position on the Bush-era education overhaul known as "No Child Left Behind." He said he supported the law as a candidate in 2007, but he has since generally come out against the policy many conservatives see as an expansion of the federal government.
Romney continues to support the federal accountability standards in the law, however. He also has said the student testing, charter-school incentives and teacher evaluation standards in Obama's "Race to the Top" competition "make sense," although the federal government should have less control over education. The campaign in recent days has emphasized his support for charter schools while governor of Massachusetts, a theme likely to play out in Wednesday's address.
The speech represents Romney's first public event in four days. Working to close Obama's cash advantage, he's coming off a three-day fundraising swing in the New York area that his chief finance aide said had netted $15 million. A single finance event in Manhattan on Tuesday evening generated $5 million.
Still, the campaign is eager to drive a positive message for voters now tuning in to the contest.
The education speech follows a relatively quiet phase for Romney, who has been focused on fundraising but usually delivers one major address a week. Most of his recent speeches, however, have been about the economic themes that so far have defined his campaign.


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THURSDAY, Sept. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Aubagio (teriflunomide) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS).
MS is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects communication between the brain and other parts of the body. About twice as prevalent in women than men, it's among the most common causes of neurological disability in young adults, the FDA said in a news release.
The drug's label contains the FDA's most stringent black box warning, alerting doctors and patients to the possibility of deadly liver problems. Doctors are advised to perform blood tests of liver function before and during treatment, the agency said.
Aubagio's label also advises that the drug could harm a developing fetus. So, women of childbearing age must have a negative pregnancy test before beginning treatment and take effective birth control during treatment, the FDA said.
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Blatche, Nets hold off Raptors
TORONTO >> Andray Blatche scored 24 points, Joe Johnson had 21 and the Brooklyn Nets snapped a five-game losing streak, beating the Toronto Raptors 102-100 on Tuesday night.
Paul Pierce scored 16 points and Kevin Garnett had 12 as the Nets won for the first time since beating Phoenix on Nov. 15.
Brooklyn won for just the third time in their past nine games in Canada, getting the victory despite playing without guard Deron Williams and center Brook Lopez, both of whom are sidelined with left ankle injuries.
DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points and Kyle Lowry had 21 for the Raptors, whose two-game winning streak was snapped.
The Nets were up 101-86 with 5:22 left but nearly coughed up the lead. Rudy Gay's 3-pointer with 23 seconds left cut it to 101-100 before Shaun Livingston made 1 of 2 from the line with 11 seconds remaining, missing his second attempt.
After a Raptors timeout, Toronto's Amir Johnson missed a potential go-ahead 3-pointer from the corner with one second left, and Steve Novak was unable to tip in Johnson's rebound as the Nets held on.
The Nets were also without two top reserves, guard Jason Terry (left knee) and forward Andrei Kirilenko (back).
Livingston was cleared to play despite being elbowed in the head during Sunday's loss to Detroit.
Brooklyn was ahead 16-6 midway through the first but Toronto shot five for six from 3-point range to lead 28-26 after one. DeRozan, who made three 3-pointers, scored 13 points in the first.
Joe Johnson scored seven points in the second, while Garnett and Pierce each had five, as the Nets took a 55-51 lead at halftime.
Brooklyn opened the second half with a 10-4 run, taking a 65-55 lead, but DeRozan scored 11 in the third to keep Toronto close. Johnson had nine points for the Nets, who held an 81-76 lead heading into the fourth.
NOTES: Toronto's Quincy Acy (right ankle) missed his third straight game. ... Garnett played his 1,336th career game, moving him past Gary Payton into sole possession of ninth place in the NBA all-time. ... Canadian tennis star Milos Raonic attended the game.


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Call for Papers for a Special Issue of the International Journal of Mechanisms and Robotic Systems: Advances of Robotics in Medical Applications and Healthcare
Guest Editor:
Lidong Wang, Mississippi Valley State University, USA
Cheryl Ann Alexander, Capella University, USA
Robotics plays a growing role in medical applications and healthcare. Robots have already been used to assist humans in repetitive and physical work, such as dispensing medication to patients and moving medical inventory. Medical professionals have also used robots to monitor patient vitals and perform delicate surgical procedures. More and more medical robots will be expected to enter healthcare because they help minimise human work, improve the quality of patient care, and reduce costs.
Robotics has great potential in medical applications and healthcare; however, it is still fairly new to medicine and faces many challenges. In reality, multifunction robots are often a patient's preference. Robots are expected to have a stronger ability to understand, interact with, and respond to their environments. Robots should be able to recognise danger signals and alert humans in time. Many medical applications of robots are still very expensive. Robotics in some healthcare sectors is still an emerging area, with successes and failures.
The objective of this issue is to examine the advances of robotics in medical applications and healthcare.
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Topics of interest include, but are not limited to the following:
Robotics for surgery
Robotics for stroke patients
Rehabilitation robotics
Robot assistive technologies
Robots for medication dispensing
Multi-robot systems
Multifunction robots
Human-robot interfaces and interaction
Human-computer interaction
Medical haptics
Sensory integration and robotics
Multi-sensory data fusion and robotics
Sensors and wireless sensor networks for robot navigation
Mobile robots
Mobile robots and m-health
Mobile robotic systems for telerehabilitation
Telerobotics in telemedicine and telehealth
Telerobots for telerehabilitation
Telerobotics and telementoring
Telerobotic surgery
Robotics and medical/healthcare informatics
Robotics and electronic health record (EHR) Systems
Robotics and electronic medical record (EMR) Systems
Robotics and health information technology (HIT)
Robotics and cloud computing
Robotics and digital hospitals
Barcodes and medical/healthcare robotics
Biometrics and medical/healthcare robotics
Radio frequency identification (RFID) in medical/healthcare robotics
Notes for Prospective Authors
Submitted papers should not have been previously published nor be currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. (N.B. Conference papers may only be submitted if the paper has been completely re-written and if appropriate written permissions have been obtained from any copyright holders of the original paper).
All papers are refereed through a peer review process. Please read our information on preparing and submitting articles.
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When you file a complaint with the Division on Civil Rights (DCR), you are choosing to file a complaint with a state agency. There are several steps in the DCR process. You file a complaint. DCR will fully investigate the complaint. Then the investigator will recommend either that there is—or is not—probable cause to support your allegations. The DCR Director will review the investigation report, the investigator's recommendation, and reach a finding. If the Director finds that probable cause exists to support the claim, the matter proceeds to the Office of Administrative Law where a hearing is conducted before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). A decision is issued by the ALJ. The DCR Director then decides whether or not to adopt the ALJ's decision and findings. Your case ends when the DCR Director issues a final order. The following information is not intended to be exhaustive. If you have any questions, please contact a DCR office or review the regulations.
When you file a complaint with DCR, you are choosing to file a complaint with a state agency. You have chosen the administrative track. There are no jury trials and you must file within 180 days from the date of the alleged discrimination. Alternatively, an aggrieved party may file a complaint in New Jersey Superior Court within two years of the alleged violation.
A person may initiate an action in Superior Court without first filing a complaint with DCR. However, filing a complaint in Superior Court bars the filing of a simultaneous complaint with DCR because a person may not process a complaint of discrimination simultaneously before DCR and in Superior Court.
A person who files an action in Superior Court is entitled to a jury trial. A successful litigant may be awarded reinstatement, hiring or upgrading and back pay as well as damages for pain and humiliation. In more egregious cases, an award of punitive (punishment) damages may be made. An award of attorneys fees is also available to prevailing parties in Superior Court.
If, after investigation and an administrative hearing of a complaint, the Director determines that unlawful discrimination occurred, the Director can order the Respondent to take affirmative action to remedy the discrimination. The Director is authorized to order relief such as reinstatement, hiring, or upgrading of the employee, and may also award back pay and damages for pain and humiliation. Further, after the hearing, the Director may also award attorneys fees to prevailing Complainants and may assess a statutory penalty against the Respondent.
Complaints must be filed with the Division on Civil Rights within 180 days after the alleged act of discrimination. If you would like to file a complaint, contact a regional office. We cannot accept complaints over the phone or via e-mail at this time.
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It is important that initial information given to DCR be as complete and accurate as possible. When a complaint is filed, it is helpful to bring the following information:
Once you arrive at the DCR office, you will meet with a DCR employee to discuss whether your claims implicate the Law Against Discrimination (LAD) or the New Jersey Family Leave Act (FLA). This process is called "intake." If your claims are within the 180 day time period and implicate either the LAD or the FLA or both, then your complaint will be accepted. A DCR employee will assist in the preparation of a formal complaint. Once you file a verified complaint, you are known as the Complainant. The verified complaint will be sent to the other side (known as the Respondent) and DCR will demand an answer and response from the Respondent.
Mediation offers parties an opportunity to resolve complaints amicably in the early stages of the administrative process. After your verified complaint is filed with DCR, you may be sent to mediation. Mediation can occur at various stages during the process, such as, prior to the investigation phase, during the investigation phase, and other times during the process. When DCR determines that mediation is appropriate, parties to a complaint meet with an impartial, professionally trained mediator to discuss the case. Over the years, DCR has successfully resolved a significant number of matters through mediation because it allows both sides to reach a mutually-agreeable resolution and to avoid a potentially time-consuming and costly process.
Once a complaint is accepted and a response from the Respondent is provided, DCR will conduct an investigation. This process is referred to as the "investigation" phase. DCR will assign it to an investigator who may be a different investigator than the person involved during the intake phase. This investigator will typically request additional documents and information from the parties and interview witnesses and other people who may have relevant information. This investigator examines the allegations and responses in a thorough, objective, and timely manner. At the end of the investigation, the investigator reports his or her findings to the DCR Director and makes a recommendation. There are three possible outcomes of an investigation: 1) a finding of probable cause; 2) a finding of no probable cause; and 3) an agency determination:
Following the completion of the investigation, the Director must review the findings and recommendation to determine whether there is a reasonable ground of suspicion supported by facts and circumstances strong enough to warrant a cautious person to believe that the LAD or New Jersey Family Leave Act has been violated. If the Director has not made a probable cause determination within 180 days of the filing of the verified complaint, the complainant may request to litigate the case at the Office of Administrative Law either personally or through private counsel but not by a deputy attorney general.
Conciliation is a settlement technique where DCR works with the parties to obtain a remedy to adequately address alleged discrimination. If a finding of probable cause is issued, the parties attend a conciliation conference with a trained DCR negotiator to see if the matter can be resolved. If no agreement can be reached, the matter proceeds to the Office of Administrative Law for a hearing on the merits.
If a finding of probable cause is issued, the case will be transmitted to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) where a full hearing will take place before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). The case may be litigated by a state deputy attorney general on behalf of the Division on Civil Rights or the complainant may choose to litigate the case personally or through private counsel. At the hearing, the Complainant and Respondent present evidence to the ALJ. The parties also present witnesses, which may include the parties themselves, to testify. After a full hearing, the ALJ will render what is called an "initial decision." In the ALJ's initial decision, he or she reviews the evidence and makes a determination whether a violation of the law has occurred and, if so, what remedies should be awarded. The DCR Director then reviews this initial decision and any objections filed by the parties. The DCR Director will then issue a final decision which may adopt the initial decision as rendered or modify it. The final order may also approve a settlement agreed upon by the parties, may dismiss the case with a determination that no violation occurred or find a violation did occur and order the award of appropriate damages which may include an assessment of penalties and other relief deemed proper by the Director.


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Make the most of your Thanksgiving because the political atmosphere in Washington after the holiday is likely to be more strained than any family political discussion over turkey and trimmings. Lawmakers will return from their break with a deadline for a contentious spending deal, or a partial government shutdown, just days away.
Only five of the 12 annual appropriations bills have been passed for the current fiscal year, providing funding for about 75 percent of the government. The remaining federal agencies and departments, including the Department of Homeland Security, are funded through December 7.
President Trump is pressing Republicans to get $5 billion or more for his desired border wall with Mexico, and he hasn't ruled out a shutdown, Politico's Burgess Everett reports. GOP members know this is likely their last chance to secure money for the wall before ceding control of the House. Democrats, meanwhile, are eyeing moves to protect special counsel Robert Mueller and to eliminate a citizenship question from the next census.
Neither party wants a shutdown, but neither side wants to budge, Everett writes: "Indeed, though a shutdown would be viewed as poor optics for both sides, backing down might be worse, with each party's base eager to fight."
A continuing resolution to fund the remaining parts of the government might be a fallback option, even if congressional leaders prefer to avoid it for now. But a short-term extension to buy time for more negotiations might not be enough. "[I]f the deep ideological rift between the two parties still can't be bridged, leaders might need to consider a continuing resolution to fund agencies through next September," Everett notes. "That might be preferable to kicking the fight until January, when House Democrats take over; a spending deadline is not an ideal way to kick off a new majority. But it would result in billions less in spending for domestic programs, a major blow to Democrats' funding priorities."
In either case, it's not clear if Trump would sign off on a deal that doesn't meet his demands for border wall funding. There are political reasons for him to welcome a shutdown fight — and reasons for him to avoid one now and keep the wall funding issue alive as we move toward 2020.
Voters, though, are pretty clear on their preference: 55 percent of registered voters, including 34 percent of Republicans, say increased wall funding isn't important enough to prompt a shutdown, according to a new Morning Consult/Politico poll — but 49 percent of Republicans and 55 percent of self-identified conservatives say it is worth it. Overall, 26 percent of voters called funding the border wall a "top priority" — the lowest percentage among 10 issues polled.


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On the morning of May 23, 1934, a stolen Ford V-8 automobile kicked up a cloud of dust as it sped down a dirt road near Sailes, Louisiana. Inside was America's most infamous duo—Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. For nearly two years, the outlaws—and lovers—had captured headlines as they eluded authorities on one of the most notorious crime sprees in history. Along with the "Barrow Gang," Bonnie and Clyde had gone on a binge of kidnappings, murders and robberies, knocking off banks, country stores and gas stations throughout the South and Midwest. While there are conflicting accounts as to whether Bonnie ever fired a shot, according to the FBI the couple is believed to have committed 13 murders
The 1934 Ford driven by Clyde through the Louisiana pines that morning was a veritable arsenal on wheels. Inside were three Browning Automatic Rifles, two sawed-off shotguns, almost a dozen handguns and thousands of rounds of ammunition. In case that wasn't enough, tucked inside Clyde's waistband was a Colt .45 Army pistol, believed to have been stolen from the federal arsenal in Beaumont, Texas. Concealed beneath Bonnie's red dress was a Colt .38 revolver taped to her inner thigh with white medical adhesive tape.
"Seldom did anyone ever live when Clyde got the first shot," warned a newsreel of the day. On this day, however, Clyde never even had a chance to grab for his Colt. A six-man posse led by retired Texas Ranger captain Frank Hamer, hiding in the bushes on the side of the dirt byway, unleashed a fatal blizzard of gunshots into the vehicle carrying Bonnie and Clyde. The lawmen emptied their automatic rifles, then their shotguns and then their pistols. They pumped more than 130 rounds of steel-jacketed bullets into the car. The duo was killed nearly instantly. When the authorities opened the doors of the automobile after the ambush, they found Bonnie's body leaning on Clyde's.
As part of his bounty, Hamer was given the Colt Model 1911 U.S. Army pistol recovered from Clyde's waistband and the snub-nose detective special revolver found on Bonnie's leg. The guns were passed down to Hamer's son and then sold to a private collector. Last week, New Hampshire-based RR Auction announced that the guns, along with other personal effects recovered from Bonnie and Clyde's perforated car, will be sold to the highest bidder during a live auction on September 30.
Bobby Livingston of RR Auction said he expects each gun to go for at least $100,000. "As far as handguns connected to Bonnie and Clyde, these are the finest you can have as a collector," he said. "They were on the market last in 1986, so we are obviously getting intense interest. These items are as close to Bonnie and Clyde as you can get."
Other items up for sale include Bonnie's light brown leatherette cosmetic case—minus the lipstick, box of face powder and powder puff that were found inside after the ambush. Another item up for bid is Clyde's Elgin pocket watch, which has a 10-karat gold-filled screw-back case. The watch was among the personal effects returned to Clyde's father, along with his body. Clyde's father wore the watch in memory of his son for more than 20 years until his death.
More than 100 other lots that are part of RR Auction's "Gangsters, Outlaws and Lawmen" collection will be up for bid on September 30, including a letter written by John Dillinger from prison and a handwritten score of "Madonna Mia," a song composed by Al Capone while he was incarcerated at Alcatraz.


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20 years ago, 2 of today's top Democrats in Connecticut voted the other way on gun control
Two of the state's most vocal Democrats in the ongoing discussion of gun control legislation found themselves on the other side of the issue during a similar debate in 1993 -- a period during which gang violence was at its peak.
Records show that Sen. President Donald Williams, who was then a freshman state Senator, and Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, then the state Representative from Tolland, both voted against Connecticut's first assault weapons ban .
Soon after that vote, Williams changed his position and subsequently voted in favor of similar bills in 1994 and 2001.
"I wish I could tell you there was some dramatic evolution, but it was just a rookie mistake," Williams said Friday in a phone interview.
He said it was his first legislative session and the first draft of the bill would have banned shotguns for sporting purposes. During the legislative process the bill changed to exclude shotguns, "but I felt I had already committed to vote against it," Williams said.
The federal government would not pass an assault weapons ban until the following year, so during his speech on the floor of the state Senate in 1993 on a similar bill that failed to receive final passage, Williams said it would be "largely symbolic" to be the third state to pass the assault weapons ban.


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Travelling the World—A Lot Done, More to DoThursday, May 19th, 2011
How many countries have you been to? And how many cities? What is your favourite place in the world?
It's very seldom these days that you meet somebody who doesn't like travelling. We are remarkably blessed to live in an era where we can travel to the other side of the world in less than 24 hours. Once you have money and time at your disposal, the world really is your oyster.
Anybody who read my comedy memoir, Lord of the Rams, will know that I was already 22 before I went on my first foreign trip. However, I've made up for a bit of lost time in the 11 years since then. Although I've never taken a year out to go travelling (as seems almost obligatory these days) I do try to get away as much as possible.
I'm also a sucker for statistics and, in researching my travel habits for the work-in-progress Lord of the Rams travel memoir, I've realised that I've:
- Been on 44 foreign trips (an average of 4 per year) since 2000
- Visited 23 countries
- Visited 57 cities (plus many towns, villages, etc.)
- Spent more time in London than any other city (43 nights over 17 visits)
- Spent more time in England than any other country (50 nights over 19 visits)
- Spent 219 nights outside Ireland, of which I have spent:
- 127 nights in Europe
- 36 nights in Asia
- 33 nights in North America
- 19 nights in South America
- 4 nights in the air between continents
But of course travelling isn't about statistics. It's about new experiences, people and places.
Over the years, I've walked the Great Wall of China, peered into the Grand Canyon, trekked to Macchu Picchu, and rambled around the excavated city of Pompeii.
I've bob-sleighed in Sigulda (Latvia), hang-glided over Rio De Janeiro, segwayed around the streets of Copenhagen, gone horse and camel riding in Terelj (Mongolia), sea-fished in Mar Del Plata (Argentina) and Helsingborg (Sweden), rode the Bullet Train in Japan, travelled across great swathes of Siberia by train and retraced the steps of Vlad the Impaler in Transylvania.
I've stood atop the Empire State Building and the Sears Tower, walked under the city of Edinburgh, explored caves in Postojna (Slovenia), gambled in Las Vegas, stormed around Graceland in Nashville and treaded silently around Anne Frank's house (Amsterdam). Museums, palaces, an unhealthy amount of European castles, and an almost endless list of tourist attractions have all been conquered in London, Saarlouis, Saarbrücken, Metz, New York, Manchester, Boston, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Utrecht, Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Ljubljana, Postojna, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Antonio, Austin, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Riga, Cesis, Sigulda, Kaunas, Vilnius, Dusseldorf, Cologne, Eindhoven, Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Ulan Bator, Irkutsk, Novosibirsk, Ekaterinburg, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Berlin, Basle, Budapest, Brasov, Sighisoara, Rome, Assisi, Hamburg, Sorrento, Positano, Rio De Janeiro, Lima, Cusco, Aguas Calientes, Buenos Aires, Mar Del Plata, Swansea, Cardiff, Bath, Liverpool, Copenhagen, Helsingor, Helsingborg and Malmo.
But travelling isn't always plain sailing. I've been defrauded of thousands of euros by Nigerians in Tokyo, witnessed sickening bouncer violence and police corruption in Cologne, slept outside in sub-zero temperatures in Basle, cracked several of my ribs in Copenhagen and—worst of all—been accused of being American or English on more than a few occasions J But you have to accept the rough with the smooth, or you might as well stay at home.
Right now I'm planning a trip to the east side of Canada this summer. And there's still a tonne of other places I want to experience: Chile, Bolivia, Columbia, Poland, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam all come to mind; not to mention the unvisited continents of Africa and Australia! And there's many places I would love to go back to: Rio, Cusco, New York, Texas, Mongolia, Beijing … the list goes on and on.
London, New York and Boston all featured in colourful detail in Lord of the Rams, and I've also posted stories from my time in Las Vegas and Latvia ( i.e. extracts from the work-in-progress follow-up) on this blog. I look forward to sharing more misadventures in the future.
In the meantime, it's time to get back to planning Trip 45!
Ronan Smith is the author of Munterconnaught's best selling comedy memoir, Lord of the Rams. Described as "a real treat to read that you will devour" (The Irish Post), "a diverting and entertaining read" (Evening Herald) and "genuinely funny" (Books Ireland), the book can be purchased for €10 (including worldwide P&P) directly from the author via http://www.lordoftherams.com/buythebooksigned.htm. Read FREE extracts of the book at www.lordoftherams.com.
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Video exposes division among Iran officials in nuclear talks
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Amid a new round of Iran nuclear talks, Iranians have been captivated this week by a leaked video showing a vehement argument between a hard-line lawmaker and the country's foreign minister.
Differing statements from Iranian officials over what's acceptable for Tehran at the talks with six world powers have accompanied the negotiations since the start of international attempts nearly a decade ago to reach a diplomatic solution over Iran's contested nuclear program. Hard-liners fear that negotiators are betraying Iran's interests by being too conciliatory, while moderates chastise their opponents for jeopardizing the talks with unrealistic demands.
But Iranians usually are not privy to the kind of bitter recriminations that a video posted on social media Monday has revealed. It shows Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and hard-line lawmaker Mahdi Kouchakzadeh in a heated exchange, apparently at the end of a closed session of parliament.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "calls you a traitor," Kouchakzadeh says. "I say this from his tongue."
But Zarif, his face red with anger, berates the lawmaker for daring to speak for Khamenei.
"You are damned dead wrong," he declares.
The footage appears to have been filmed with a mobile phone and leaked by a lawmaker. Several legislators are demanding that the incident be investigated and the leaker be prosecuted.
The video was posted with the talks moving closer to what is supposed to be an end of June deadline for a deal. As they resumed Wednesday in Vienna, Khamenei indirectly backed Zarif, who has been Iran's lead negotiator at previous sessions and is expected to rejoin the negotiators at a later stage.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is leading his country's delegation at the present round, which also brings U.S. Undersecretary of State Wendy Sherman and officials representing Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany to the table.
As he prepared to join the talks, Araghchi said a deal could be sealed even before the June target date. At the same time, he told Iranian state television the negotiations could be extended.
"We are not constrained by time," he said. "We are obliged to reach a good deal with all the ideal details. It does not matter how long it takes."
The proposed deal would freeze Iran's nuclear program for a decade, in return for sanctions relief. Iran insists that its nuclear program is solely for peaceful purposes, while the West fears it could allow it to build nuclear weapons.
Jahn reported from Vienna.


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Mustang MonthlyHow To Engine
How To Improve Six-Cylinder Performance
Make The Most Of Your Inline Mustang's Potential
Ford's lightweight six-cylinder engine debuted in the '60 Falcon and Mercury Comet as the 144ci six. It's strong on reliability but not much on power. A year later, Ford upsized the 144 to 170 ci with an increase in stroke, which improved power but didn't rock the planet. When the Mustang was introduced in April 1964, it got the Falcon's improved seven main bearing 170ci six as standard equipment. Producing 105 horsepower at 4,400 rpm, this engine's message was never about power but more about economy for buyers who needed a fuel stingy, reliable powerplant.
Detroit has come a long way over the past nearly 50 years, so it's easy to get spoiled by technology and comfort. Improvements like electronic fuel injection, roller camshafts, overdrive transmissions, and four-wheel disc brakes have made automobiles more fun to drive. Driving an old six-cylinder Mustang is more about the spirit of driving a classic than it is about comfort. These cars put you more in touch with the road than today's technological wonders. And face it, there's only so much you're going to be able to do with the classic inline sixes, including the later 200ci version. However, you can make the most of these engines if you know what to do.
The largest culprit with vintage Ford sixes is fuel distribution. Their integral log-style intake manifold, which was conceived to control manufacturing costs, makes these sixes frustrating to live with. They suffer from rough idle quality no matter how many different carburetors you try. They stumble off idle and surge or hesitate while cruising. We tend to blame these performance issues on the carburetor, but that isn't always the case. Poor fuel/air distribution along the integral intake manifold and into the cylinder head creates all kinds of performance issues. It can be the luck of the draw because no two castings are alike. Some sixes run like a clock while others can't get out of their own way.
Turbulence along the log manifold tends to upset fuel droplets in suspension, which enter intake ports erratically. End cylinders tend to run lean while inboards run rich. To add insult to injury, Ford placed the one-barrel carburetor above a hot exhaust manifold, which causes all kinds of heat-induced problems (percolation and vapor lock) in hot weather.
Autolite 1100 Carburetor
The Autolite 1100 one-barrel carburetor installed on classic six-cylinder Mustangs suffers from engineering shortcomings, with rough idle and hesitation among the biggest complaints. Jon Enyeart of Pony Carburetors tells us that these shortcomings can be engineered out with a professional rebuild and restoration. When Pony Carburetors rebuilds the 1100, it rolls in improvements that eliminate hesitation, stalling, and rough idle. However, despite Jon's best efforts, some drivability problems cannot be eliminated because fuel distribution problems transcend the carburetor. You can have the best carburetor in the world, but if air and fuel have trouble getting to the intake ports, drivability will continue to suffer.
The Autolite 1100 one-barrel carburetor was introduced in 1963 and was used on the 144, 170, and 200ci engines through 1969. Because six-cylinders are low-buck powerplants by design, Ford had to figure out the most cost effective way to produce them, hence the log manifold design. It also had to simplify carburetor design for reasons of economics. There were three basic 1100 venturi sizes-1.00, 1.10, and 1.20 inches with a common 1-7/16-inch bore. Interchangeable venturi inserts determined size-1.00 inch for the 144, 1.10 inches for 170, and 1.20 inches for the 200. This means you must be aware of which venturi size you have in your Autolite 1100. If you're running an 1100 with a 1.00-inch venturi intended for the 144ci six, you don't have enough carburetor for a 170 or 200.
There are some variations in the 1100 you need to know about aside from venturi size. From '63 through '67, the 1100 carburetor (except '66-'67 California emissions) had a spark control valve (which looks like a Holley or Autolite power valve). Its purpose is to switch between intake manifold vacuum (constant) and venturi vacuum (throttle controlled) for the Load-O-Matic distributor, which does not have a mechanical (centrifugal) advance. Instead, the spark control valve applies throttled vacuum to the vacuum advance as the accelerator is pressed and rpm increases.
For '68-'69, as well as California emissions vehicles in '66-'67, the 1100 carburetor took on significant changes, including a 1.10-inch venturi in all 170 and 200ci applications. The spark control valve went away because there was a new Autolite single-point distributor with both mechanical and vacuum advance.
The 1100's automatic choke system is identical to what we find on the 2100 and 4100 V-8 carburetors with a choke heat coil and hot air manifold heat system. Hot exhaust manifold heat is drawn to the thermostatic coil, which expands with heat and pulls the choke off. A choke unloader speeds up the pull-off process to both reduce emissions and save fuel. If the automatic choke is set too lean, you will experience hesitation and stalling. The key is to adjust the automatic choke for just the right amount of choke and pull-off.
Hesitation at operating temperature usually comes from accelerator pump issues. The accelerator pump injects raw fuel into the venturi to help close the lean gap between the idle circuit and power circuit when you step on the gas. If the accelerator pump shot is insufficient, the engine will experience a temporary lean condition and hesitate. The accelerator pump's purpose is to keep the fire lit during that transition from idle to power circuit as you get underway. Autolite 1100 series carburetors are notorious for hesitation due to an inadequate accelerator pump shot and/or poor choke adjustment. It's really about proper carburetor adjustment more than anything else.
If an 1100 is adjusted properly, all you need is a 3/4 step on the accelerator pedal prior to start-up. This puts raw fuel in the carburetor throat and activates the automatic choke if the engine is cold. If it is at operating temperature and the choke is open, the raw fuel shot will aid starting. There is no need to goose the throttle on start-up. Step on the gas once prior to start-up and the engine should fire right up if everything is in proper working order.
Ford's Load-O-Matic single-point distributor is a six-cylinder exclusive because it is different than the dual-advance distributors used on Ford V-8s. Dual-advance distributors, as the name implies, have both vacuum and mechanical advance. The six-cylinder Load-O-Matic distributor doesn't have a mechanical advance. Instead, the spark control valve channels intake manifold vacuum depending upon driver input. This is unique to '63-'67 49-state 144/170/200ci sixes, which includes most six-cylinder Mustangs out there. Where it becomes different is '66-'67 California emissions and '68-'69 49-state where Ford fit the 170/200ci sixes with a more conventional dual-advance distributor, eliminating the spark control valve and Load-O-Matic distributor entirely.
Ignition problems are easier to understand and solve than fuel system woes. Rule of thumb is to never trust new parts right out of the box; just because an ignition wire set is new doesn't mean it's going to function properly. The same can be said for distributor caps and ignition kits. In fact, most ignition kits are manufactured offshore these days and not the same caliber they used to be. If you must use points and condenser, opt for a Motorcraft tune-up kit because they're still manufactured to the same high standards you expect from Ford. We're talking phenolic rubbing blocks and vented contact points, not the cheesy nylon stuff you find at discount stores. Spend the money to buy the best.
MCE Engines in Los Angeles has a strict regiment when it comes to the finite details of engine tuning. Marvin McAfee shows us time and again why you must never trust anything right out of the box. Marvin checks quality (material condition) and continuity (resistance or an open circuit) of every ignition part he installs. Ignition wires sometimes have breaks you cannot see. New spark plugs sometimes suffer from zero continuity (no spark) and must be discarded. And sometimes, it's as simple as a bad ground between engine and chassis, which creates all kinds of electrical gremlins.
When engines develop a misfire, it's easy to assume the worst. Instead, Marvin suggests going after the simplest things first. Most of the time, misfire comes from faulty ignition components. Marvin stresses the use of genuine Motorcraft or Autolite spark plugs and ignition components, advice that comes from experience with a wide variety of ignition parts.
Three For Six
When the compact Ford sixes were introduced 50 years ago, aftermarket companies like Offenhauser got on board with performance products designed to improve performance. The three one-barrel carburetor setup was one approach using Holley or Autolite carburetors. Those classic Holley 1904, 1908, and 1909 one-barrel carburetors look sharp and perform well when you can find them. Pony Carburetors is the first stop in your search because they have a huge inventory of cores and access to a vast network of sources if it isn't in stock.
The Holley 1904 carburetor, introduced in 1952, was used primarily on the 223, 240, and 300ci sixes. The 144 and 170 got the Holley 1908 carburetor with a glass bowl. The 1909 carburetor was introduced in 1962 atop the 144 and 170 with an automatic choke. You also have the option of three Autolite 1100 series carburetors for the Offy induction system.
The Offenhauser 3/1 induction system doesn't necessarily deliver trailblazing performance. It does improve fuel/air distribution, placing two carburetors toward each end of the log-style intake manifold to improve drivability while offering crisp response and a steady application of torque under acceleration.
Summit Racing Equipment has the classic Offenhauser induction system for vintage Ford sixes, part number OFY-5205, which includes the three one-barrel manifold, attachment hardware, gaskets, and progressive linkage. It does not include the carburetors, which can be sourced from Pony Carburetors or Mustangs Etc.
Cooling System
We don't hear much about overheating with six-cylinder Mustangs because they had adequate cooling systems from the factory, unlike their V-8 counterparts. Still, if factory cooling is adequate, you can do even better with a three or four-row core radiator, high-flow water pump, and proper cooling fan configuration.
Mustangs Plus offers a nice array of three and four-row core copper/brass radiators for six-cylinder Mustangs. They also have Scott Drake high-capacity, aluminum radiators for six-cylinder Mustangs. We've also worked with Redline Cooling, which offers custom and mass-production aluminum radiators for classic Mustangs. Redline's cooling capacity is unequalled, offering enthusiasts outstanding radiators at reasonable prices.
When you're planning your Mustang six's cooling system, plan for extreme conditions at each end of the heat spectrum. Although some opt for a 160-degree thermostat, we recommend a 180-degree thermostat because you want your six to operate warmer rather than cooler. Cold engines aren't as efficient for one thing. For another, lubrication doesn't perform as well in a cold engine. Replace your Mustang's thermostat every two years, which is when cooling system service (flush, fresh antifreeze) is suggested. Replace hoses every four years, and always use an anti-collapse spring in the lower hose.
Duraspark For Reliability
In the mid-1970s, Ford introduced Duraspark ignition on all new cars and trucks. Consisting of electronic distributor, high-output ignition coil, and a control module, Duraspark is easy to install and live with. Classic Inlines offers Duraspark ignition from Performance Distributors for six-cylinder enthusiasts. The cool thing about Duraspark is parts availability everywhere. If Duraspark fails, help is as near as the closest auto parts store.
Keep in mind the Duraspark distributor is only for Autolite 1100 carburetors without spark control. Vacuum for the spark advance comes from throttled carburetor vacuum only, never straight off the intake manifold. Manifold vacuum is constant; throttled vacuum happens only when you step on the accelerator.
Duraspark gets its power from non-resistance power right off the ignition switch-a full 12-14 volts-not from resistor wire (pink) that steps power down to nine volts. You can mount the control module just about anywhere, including under the dash if you prefer a stealthy approach. Painless Performance Products offers a Duraspark conversion kit that makes installation a snap.
Building Tips
When it's time to build a six, here are some important points to remember. If you're shopping for a block or rebuildable engine core, check casting numbers. Ford manufactured two basic types of small six-cylinder blocks-four main bearing and seven main bearing. Unless casting numbers and date codes are important to you, you want the seven main bearing block and crankshaft. All 170 and 200ci Mustangs had seven main bearing sixes.


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Oh, do I love Christmas cookies. Lots of them. And all kinds. I probably have more than 200 recipe cards with cookies. And then I have cookie cookbooks. I used to have even more, but I gave about half away.
What's really funny is that I love making the cookies, but I usually don't eat many of them. While Walt was working, his group would have holiday foods brought in for two weeks during December. Because I loved to bake, I always made a variety of "goodies". Then by keeping just a few for us, the rest were enjoyed by the people Walt worked with.
This may be a holdover from my childhood. We made plates and plates of cookies to give to friends and neighbors (and anyone else who came by) during the holiday season. Some years we probably had 25-30 plates of cookies and brown bread. You can imagine how many cookies it took, since each plate probably had almost two dozen cookies on it, sometimes even more if the family had lots of children. Of course, with five children in the family we ate a lot of them also.
Every year I baked Russian Tea Cakes, also called Mexican Wedding Cookies among other names. Last year I helped my three youngest grandchildren bake them. Sometimes I made peanut brittle. I have a recipe for cream cheese lemon bars that were good. The recipe for chocolate balls with cherries in the center is a messy recipe to make. (Make sure the dough is COLD before making the balls; there is lots of butter and warm hands make the dough very sticky.)
For a couple of years, when I was about 11 or 12, I made rolled cookies and cut them into circles. My aunt had taken a cake decorating class and we then decorated each of these 3-4 inch round cookies with stockings, Santa faces, wreaths, trees, bells, and stars. Aunt Jo taught me how to make a pastry tube out of parchment paper and one year she gave me my own set of decorating tips. I still have those tips, even though I seldom use them. (I'd rather store them that get rid of them. And they don't take much room.) This is still a special memory. Perhaps I can teach my grandchildren to decorate this year.


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I began to approach the editing world in 2007, but having no computer I was limited to just watching videos on my cell phone. I made my first "video" this way, editing pieces from different clips. I finally obtained a computer in 2009 and started to watch many Naruto and DBZ videos, leading to the creation of my first YT channel, "Dome21194". The first anime I edited was "La Squadra del Cuore (Hungry Heart Wild Striker)" using Linkin Park's "New Divide", which unfortunatly got eliminated by YouTube for copyright infringement. I met many nice people and started editing with Sony Vegas 7 for about a year. I lost my account, so I made a new one called "XxxDome21194xxX". Afterwards I stuck around an italian site called "Amv.it" where I learned many other things about editing but after a while I had trouble editing and the initial fun became competitiveness. So, I decided to abandon editing, but changed my mind after a quarrel with [key]Scarlet, concerning a video of mine, but I understood soon enough that I was wrong and started to get to know her better. Around the time, I also began asking all the Italian editors that I knew, how to create a "real" video and how to truly improve. I finally began having fun again, thus concentrating on making fewer videos following the pointers of the "more capable" editors. [key]Scarlet helped me alot and became my editing point of reference around that time, and was able to meet Diegao94 and Kyros, thanks to her. I changed my nickname from "XxxDome21194xxX" to "Domius", deriving from the Latin term "Dominus". Also, thanks to them, I was acquainted with many international editors, who became a big inspiration for me, totally changing my view on editing. I have only them to thank if I'm still editing, even though I sporadically attend a demanding school.


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Seremban, MalaysiaKevin (เควิน) Khaosan
Nature lovers will want to spend time strolling around the banks of the city's large and lovely parks, while there are also plenty of pretty parks to relax and unwind in. the city is also famed as a centre for traditional Minangkabau art and handicrafts, which make excellent gifts to take back home to friends and loved ones.
A great place to see traditional Minangkabau architecture is the Rumah Minangkabau, which is located right next to the State Museum on Jalan Labu. This ornate wooden building was constructed in 1898 and is engraved with verses from the Holy Koran. Not for the faint of heart, the Rumah Minangkabau is believed by locals to be haunted and definitely has a spooky feel.
One of the great things about Sremban is its diversity and you will find a wide range of temples here. A particularly decorative example is the Sri Bala T. Temple, which is dedicated to Hindu deities. Built in 1970, the State Mosque can be found on a small hill top overlooking the picturesque Lake Gardens, while nearby is the Catholic Church of the Visitation. Large fast food chain McDonalds may not seem like the holist of places, but you will even find a small, colourful Chinese shrine situated here.
If you're looking for something a little bit different, visit the Jelita Ostrich farm, which is Malaysia's first Ostrich Show Farm. Learn more about our fine feathered friends and breath in the fresh country air.
Another great day trip destination is Jeram Toi, which is a small, yet vey pretty waterfall. This is the perfect place for swimming, trekking and picnicking, and visitors can even camp at the falls overnight.
Seremban Parade is an interesting place to hang out, and this is a good place to pick up a bargain, find a good meal and shop for local arts and crafts. Another good place to people watch is the Seremban Lake Garden, which are large and beautiful. Here you will see people jogging, families picnicking and amorous couples sneaking looking at each other and perhaps even holding hands.


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The U.S. Treasury is selling its remaining stake in insurer American International Group Inc., bringing an end to government ownership of the company about four years after a $182 billion bailout.
The sale will close the chapter on one of the most politically contentious government rescues of the global financial crisis and turn a profit for taxpayers, which was once thought to be inconceivable.
At one point, the government estimated that it would never recover all of the bailout money, but as AIG restructured and returned to viability, it was able to repay the entire rescue fund plus generate a profit for U.S. taxpayers.
"No taxpayer should be pleased that the government had to rescue this company, but all taxpayers should be pleased with today's announcement, ending the largest of the government's financial industry bailouts with a profit to the Treasury Department," Jim Millstein, the Treasury's former chief restructuring officer, said in a statement.
AIG was rescued just before it would have been forced to file for bankruptcy protection in September 2008 as losses on risky derivatives mounted. It was bailed out as the world's financial system stood at the brink of disaster, shortly after Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy and Merrill Lynch sold itself to Bank of America Corp.
AIG was one of the Treasury Department's most hotly contested bailouts. U.S. lawmakers began calling for Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner's resignation after it was revealed that AIG paid $165 million in retention bonuses to employees of the derivatives unit that has been blamed for the company's financial distress at that time.
It prompted Republican lawmaker Charles Grassley to call for AIG executives to resign or commit suicide, though the Iowa senator eventually backtracked from those comments.
The company also funneled over $90 billion of taxpayer money – more than half the funds the government used to rescue AIG – to various European and Wall Street banks, including Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank and Barclays Plc.
Robert Benmosche, the former CEO of MetLife, took over as CEO of AIG in August 2009, replacing Edward Liddy, who had been installed by the U.S. government. He will ultimately get the lion's share of the credit for turning the company around and preventing a fire sale of its assets.
Benmosche salvaged some of the company's businesses, defended the company's employees against their detractors and figured out a path forward that would let the company both repay the government and stay in business.
In September, he said the company may be in a position to consider a dividend by next summer.
"It was an ugly process," said Greg Valliere, chief political strategist with Potomac Research Group, but he added: "Bottom line is that the government made money."
In a statement on Monday, the Treasury said it launched an underwritten public offering for AIG's remaining 234.2 million shares of common stock.
The Treasury shares were priced at $32.50, according to sources familiar with the situation. At that price, which represents a 2.6 percent discount to AIG's Monday close of $33.36, the sale would raise $7.61 billion.
The sources declined to be named because no official announcement has been made.
Treasury said that the sale, which is expected to price imminently, would be jointly led by Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Treasury also said it would continue to hold warrants to buy common stock even after the share offering is complete.
An AIG spokesman declined to comment.
The sale closes out AIG's bailout, but other companies still owe the government. The latest Treasury estimate has the Troubled Asset Relief Program ultimately costing the U.S. taxpayers $60 billion. General Motors, auto lender Ally Financial Inc. and small banks still owe the Treasury.
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Phils trying to find a way to get by without Revere
NEW YORK -- Losing Ben Revere has really put the Phillies in a bind.
Revere, who broke a bone in his right foot right before the All-Star break, had been one of Philadelphia's hottest hitters in both June and July, and as the team's leadoff hitter and best defender in center field, he's also been one of the team's most difficult players to replace.
Philadelphia had five outfielders on the roster when the second half of the season commenced on Friday, and manager Charlie Manuel said they may not realign until the end of the weekend. Until then, the Phillies have John Mayberry in center field and not much depth behind him.
Scott Proefrock, the team's assistant general manager, said Friday that the Phillies have enough players to get through the next few days. Reserve Laynce Nix can help off the bench, and Proefrock said that veteran infielders Kevin Frandsen and John McDonald can also play the outfield.
"Nix can play some center field if he has to," said Proefrock. "Frandsen can probably play some outfield. He's done it before. Johnny Mac can play all over the place. I think we're in pretty good shape. Everybody should be well rested. ... I think we're good to go."
Revere, acquired in the offseason from Minnesota, batted .354 in June and then .388 in his first 11 games in July before injuring himself on a foul ball. Revere saw foot and ankle specialist Dr. Steve Raikin over the All-Star break, and the Phillies were given a clear path to his recovery.
First, Revere will spend two weeks immobilized, and then he'll be reevaluated. If all is well at that point, he would be taken out of his splint and placed into a walking boot. And if everything keeps progressing, Revere would be able to begin weight-bearing exercises two weeks after that.
"Long term, we're still looking at six to eight weeks for his return to play," said head athletic trainer Scott Sheridan. "Again, returning to being able to play and returning to being able to play at this level are two different things. A lot of times, physicians talk about return to play being at six weeks. You've still got to remember [that] being able to face what's going on out here is a little bit different."
Nobody knows that better than the Phillies, who now have to find a way to get by without Revere. Jimmy Rollins has batted in the leadoff slot 38 times this season, and Manuel expects him to have a big second half. But even if he does, the Phillies have to replace Revere's production.
"Ben, for the last five weeks, had been doing a super job for us," said Manuel. "He's been one of the reasons why we've been winning some games and our offense has picked up."


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Super Soft Lambswool Baby Blanket in Mustard Gingham
LBLGIMUS11Regular price £40.00
Lambswool is the highest quality sheep's wool. It's gathered from a lamb's first shearing, meaning the fibres are smoother, stronger and hold more elasticity than any other wool. The unique crimps in the individual strands generate air pockets that retain heat while repelling moisture, keeping your Little One warm when they're cool and cool when they're warm. Along with being a naturally insulating, breathable and hypoallergenic textile, it's beautifully soft. Cut to the perfect size, our baby blankets make a warm and snuggly addition to a cot or pram. Doesn't get much better than that! Head over to our blog to read the 5 Huge Benefits of Wool for Babies.
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Designed in our Edinburgh Studio.
Fibre | Pure Lambswool
Touch | Soft & light
Size | 30" x 43" / 75cm x 110cm, including fringing*
Wool Source | Inner Mongolia
Woven In | Inner Mongolia
Care | Handwash. Lay Flat to Dry.
You know we're all about colsie self-care, and we're all about wool care too! Here's our approachable guide to washing wool. It's easier than you think and can be done at home. Discover our best tips and tricks for keeping your blankets and scarves as beautiful as the day you bought them.
Caring For Wool:
Freshen Up:
Wool is naturally breathable which allows any moisture it may pick up to dissipate. Lucky for you, this means you can get away with washing it less than other fibres, and less washing prolongs the lifespan of the material and is better for the planet. So before you try washing, have a go at letting your blanket hang outside for a couple of hours on a dry day to refresh your wool.
Spot Treat:
If your wool is stained in one place, try spot treating with a bit of wool soap. Wet the spot, then gently work the soap in the stained area. Remove soap and dirt with a cloth that does not leave lint behind. Instead of sponges and paper towels, try soft towels or an old pillowcase. Be sure to remove all soap by dampening the cloth and repeating the process.
When wool fibres become loose, they form little balls or pills. Pilling is a direct result of friction (which naturally occurs with movement), so the more you use your wool, the more likely it is to pill. Good news is, pilling is easy to take care of with a depilling comb (also known as bobble remover). Just glide the comb in one direction over target areas to leave renewed yarns behind.
Washing And Drying Wool:
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Machine Wash:
Ideal for Recycled Wool. Possible for Lambswool.
Most wool can't be washed in a machine because heat causes shrinkage and spinning can cause loss of shape, but thanks to the 30% landfill-saved fibres in our Recycled Wool, the dense, twill weave stays tight and only gets softer with each wash. Make sure to separate darks and lights and add wool soap and fabric softener (optional) to the dispensing drawer rather than to the drum. Run the "wool wash" if your machine has one under 30ºC (or 80ºF for our friends across the pond). If not, run a 30ºC or less cycle with the lowest possible spin cycle. You want to avoid friction as much as possible. If there is a stain, let wool soap sit on the spot for 10 minutes before washing. We can't guarantee every machine will be able to wash a blanket without problems, but when we tried it ourselves they turned out just lovely.
Hand Wash:
Ideal for Lambswool and New Wool. Possible for Merino and Cashmere.
Hand washing wool is pretty straightforward, and for the most part, you just let water and soap do its thing. Fill your sink or bathtub with lukewarm water (30ºC or less) and add some wool soap, which is a gentle laundry detergent specially made for washing wool and delicates. Mix it in well before adding your wool to the water. Submerge your wool into the soapy water, then let it soak for at least 10 minutes. We also highly recommend using this 10 minutes for a nice cup of tea :)
Next, give your wool a gentle swirl and give any areas that need particular attention a gentle rub with your hands. Avoid rubbing the fabric together, like you might do when you hand wash other fabrics. Friction is the key thing to avoid with wool, as that is what causes shrinking and bobbling. Remove the wool and rinse twice with clean water.
Dry Clean:
Ideal for Merino & Cashmere, and all wool types.
The safest way to wash any wool textile is to have it dry cleaned.
Now, this is the bit where you need to take the most care. The last thing you want to do is stretch your wool by wringing it. Instead, press the water gently, and lay your wool flat to dry. To speed up the process, lay it on clean dry towels and roll your garment up like a swiss roll in order to squeeze out the excess water. Unroll your wool, reshape if needed, and lay flat to dry or hand on a line out of direct sunlight. Use clothespins or strong spring clips to allow the blanket's full length to hang from the line until it is completely dry. Try not to fold it over the line, as it may stretch. If you can't hang the blanket or lay it flat to dry, sread it across the backs of several garden chairs.
Storing Wool:
The best way to store your blanket is to fold it in a breathable container, like a cotton storage bag in a dark and dry place. Clean your blanket before you store it to prevent moths, which is especially important for cashmere. You can always pop some natural moth repellent into the container with your blanket and rest assured.
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We have been working our hearts out behind the scenes on a new and exciting direction for this brand and community that we love so much, and now it's finally time to invite you along on our journey and share our big plans with you!
2019 was a big year for The Tartan Blanket Co. family. We grew our team, created our first collaboration design, launched into Liberty of London and had an all around pinch-me year. Amidst all of the little victories, what we are most proud of is our decision to prioritise The Tartan Blanket Co's positive impact on the people and the world around us. As well as a number of eco-friendly changes in our operations, we have built the foundations for launching TBCo's biggest and most exciting project to date: 1% for the People + 1% for the Planet.
As The Tartan Blanket Co. has grown, so has our team, our customer base and our impact. This late night dream has grown into a real brand, with real soul and a real future. Seeing TBCo. flourish has filled us with awe and gratitude, but in order to take it to the next level, we knew we needed to take some time and space to really think about what kind of business we want to be for the next five, ten or fifty years.
Having a family has broadened our perspective on the reality of how holistic running a business really is. Not only do we want to bring warmth and happiness to our immediate family and community, but also to the planet and those in need around the world. And we want it to be built into our supply chain, so that every single purchase supports this goal.
So what does it all mean? Well, in terms of practicalities it means that we have been on a journey exploring our supply chain through many trips to our partner mills in India and Inner Mongolia, reimagining our packaging (hello, biodegradable tape and bubble wrap!), investigating our environmental impact and asking what more we can do to be a truly positive impact company.
We have refined our supply chain down to two main partners with whom we have fostered genuinely caring relationships and who are equally committed to supporting our positive impact vision. We have spent time at their mills and with their families in India and Inner Mongolia, and they have brought their families to spend time with us here in Scotland. When we say we're a family business, we really mean it! Together with our Indian mills, we have traced where our recycled wool comes from and ensured that our recycled blankets are made from 100% recycled articles of clothing, such as jumpers and socks, and that each article contains a minimum of 70% wool content. Our lambswool and cashmere is gathered from family farms using the traditional farming methods of Inner Mongolia.
On this note, we are often asked why, as a Scottish company, we do not partner solely with Scottish mills. In all honesty, as much as we love working with Scottish and UK mills, we have found the traceability of the wool to be challenging. Though many mills use the phrase "made in Scotland," the wool often does not come from Scotland, as Scottish wool is generally not soft enough to be used in clothing due to its adaptation to a windy and rainy climate. Because of this, we have focused on producing our textiles where we feel is the best source of high quality, truly sustainable and non-harmful wool production, with people we know, trust and most importantly, care about. Keeping our production at the wool source not only helps with traceability, but also helps reduce our carbon footprint as the goods do not have far to travel from farm to mill. These mills are now a key part of our supply chain as we work together to ensure our products' journey is treated with the same care and respect we have for each other.
We are still conscious that our goods do have quite far to travel to reach us, so we have made significant efforts to not use planes for air freight, and use slower, but significantly lower impact, sea freight travel. With new legislation coming in, sea shipping costs are going to increase, but be far more environmentally friendly. Quality solutions are often more costly, but this is something we are very happy to support. Another place we have chosen the more quality route is through taking time to update and re-design our customer facing packaging with the aim to be completely plastic free by the end of the year. We have been making roads in reducing our shipping packaging and only using recycled and recyclable plastic where there is not yet an alternative, while continuing to research alternative plastic free packaging with our suppliers.
The biggest company change we are making, which ties together all of these efforts, is our commitment to go above and beyond in our positive impact. To not just focus on doing no harm, but to do some real good instead. Starting this year, we are committed to donating 1% of all our revenue to the planet and 1% to the people. How does this work? Well, 1% of every purchase you make with TBCo. will go to helping protect the environment and offsetting more carbon than we are producing, and 1% will go to charities and community projects around the world to help those in need. This means that each time you choose to buy from TBCo, you are also choosing to give to others. We are excited to see and share with you the positive impacts your investments are having each year!
Through this project, we set in stone a longer term positive impact plan for the planet and those in need. It means that with every order, every new product, every hour spent growing the business we will be having a bigger, more positive impact on the world and using our business to be a force for good. As small-business owners, it's important to us that wherever this business takes us, it will always have real meaning because it will always be bettering people's lives and our planet. We look forward to sharing this journey with you, knowing you are not only getting beautiful products made and sent with warmth, but that you are sharing that warmth a little bit further!
All our love and warmth,
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