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Such ignorance must not be allowed to go uncontradicted (*)
Last week an essay — Why I Am A Climate Realist — by NZ CSC "science advisor" Dr Willem de Lange started popping up all over the crank web. I first spotted it at Muriel Newman's NZ CPR site, and it has since appeared at Monckton's US lair (complete with a pretty cover). De Lange, a senior lecturer in the Dept of Earth & Ocean Sciences at Waikato Unversity, has not had many starring roles as a climate crank — his biggest claim to fame was a place on the panel discussion after Prime's showing of The Great Global Warming Swindle last year. But this time he has really stuck his neck out, channelling Wishart's delusions in this sentence:
It is more likely that the warming of the oceans since the Little Ice Age is a major contributor to the observed increase in CO2.
To show just how wrong he is, I asked Doug Mackie, who is a researcher in chemical oceanography at the University of Otago and regular commenter here, to point out the flaws in de Lange's essay. Over to Doug:
When Gareth invited me to write a guest post about Willem de Lange's Why I am a climate realist I knew it was going to be hard. Most of the article is wibble and he really only makes 2 serious points:
– About sea level
-The oceans as the main source of CO2.
(*) Katherine Mansfield, The Advanced Lady.
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Author GarethPosted on June 5, 2009 July 4, 2012 Categories Climate cranks, Climate scienceTags Bob Carter, carbon, CO2, de Lange, Doug Mackie, NZ C"S"C, ocean, sea level, Wally Broecker, Wishart32 Comments on Such ignorance must not be allowed to go uncontradicted (*)
Once again, Ian Wishart is working himself up into a fine frenzy over at his blog, responding to a perceptive post by Bomber Bradbury at Tumeke! In the comments there he claimed to have "pointed out numerous mistakes in Gareth's snide and out of context 'review'", and — funnily enough — I didn't feel inclined to let that pass. So I suggested a little wager, and drew this furious response. So, knowing it will make precious little difference in the strange version of reality that Wishart occupies, here's my (final) response…
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Author GarethPosted on May 30, 2009 May 30, 2009 Categories Climate cranksTags CO2, ocean, Ruddiman, Wally Broecker, warming, Wishart17 Comments on Do you feel lucky?
Fixing Climate
Wallace Broecker is a distinguished scientist in the field of climate history, and he's been at it for over 50 years. He was one of the first scientists to warn of the dangers of global warming, as long ago as 1975. In a book published last year he teamed up with science journalist Robert Kunzig. Fixing Climate: The Story of Climate Science – and How to Stop Global Warming is a highly readable narrative of how the modern scientific understanding of climate change has developed since it dawned on a few 19th century observers that there was evidence in the Swiss mountains of vast areas of past glaciation. The book makes it very apparent that understanding climate in the past is the key to realising what is happening in the present and what it will lead to.
It's a packed book, though it rarely seems so in the reading. It ranges from relaxed stories about the scientists at work to closely explained accounts of the processes they investigate or uncover. The work of Broecker himself is often of considerable significance. He was early engaged in the field of carbon dating, which proved a useful tool in establishing the abrupt (geologically speaking) end of the last ice age. He did recalculations of Milankovich's theories on the earth's orbital cycles and established their importance in affecting ice age climates, but only as part of the explanation – feedbacks must also be at work. He is known for his idea that ocean currents might rapidly change climate by switching on and off, and he came up with the name of conveyor belt to describe the ocean's globe-spanning thermohaline circulation which transports heat into the North Atlantic and salt out. The section of the book explaining this is a model of clarity and interest for the general reader. As indeed are many other sections like those on CO2 and on what portion of the carbon in the atmosphere goes into the sea or is taken up on land – so far at least.
New Zealand is there. A six-page section of the book begins with the words: "Outside the little town of Methven…" George Denton and his team have spent a decade identifying and dating moraines all over the Southern Alps and recording their results on detailed maps. Denton had spent decades working in Antarctica and Alaska when Broeckner convinced him to move his fieldwork into mid-latitude New Zealand.
Do we need to worry about what is happening? The authors think so. They dissociate themselves, albeit respectfully, from the arguments of Al Gore and other environmentalists that it is a threat to western civilisation, considering that western civilisation is more resilient than that and that such "grandiose rhetoric" converts many reasonable people into sceptics. Their logic escapes me here, but never mind, for they go on to identify two dangers which strike them as particularly urgent – prolonged, catastrophic drought in some regions, and a rising sea level. Both dangers are explained in illuminating detail.
The last fifty pages of the book swing between pessimism and hope. Although the authors recognise that we need to stop the increase in atmospheric CO2, they see no sign that we are capable of weaning ourselves from fossil fuels and are pessimistic of that obvious solution being applied. They sympathetically canvass the various green technologies but dismiss them as inadequate to the magnitude of the task and as too expensive in relation to cheap fossil fuels. For some time adaptation seemed the only option. But then Broecker met Klaus Lackner, a theoretical physicist who considered that it was possible to scrub CO2out of the atmosphere, not just capture it in the industrial settings where it is produced. By 2001 Lackner was on the staff at Colombia, Broecker's university. He has worked with engineer partner Allen Wright on designing a carbon scrubber which can work anywhere taking CO2 from the air for sequestration. The process is described in some detail and estimates made of the number of extractors required to have a substantial effect on the levels of CO2 in the atmosphere. It would be a large undertaking but by no means beyond our capacity.
Scrubbing the carbon is one matter, but how is it to be disposed of? The book covers a range of possibilities for sequestration: deep in the ocean; old oil wells; saline aquifers; layers of volcanic basalt; and eventually, because Lackner does not consider these forms adequate in the long term, mineral sequestration – accelerated geochemical weathering made possible by reducing immense quantities of igneous rock to a fine powder and reacting it with CO2.
Scrubbing CO2 from the air would not supplant capturing emissions from stationary sources, such as power plants, directly at the smokestack. It is an additional means of capture. It has the great advantage of being able to be carried out close to the intended place of sequestration.
The authors are very serious about the prospects for this technology. One can almost hear their sigh of relief that it has turned up. I notice they have just published an article in New Scientist further exploring it not only in relation to Lackner but also to teams working on lab-scale units at the University of Calgary in Alberta and at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. In this article they allow themselves a little more room for hope in alternatives — solar, wind or nuclear — than is apparent in their book. But if we can't avert a climate crisis through a massive switch to those means then air scrubbers could be the last-ditch lifeline. I was mollified by the New Scientist article because I thought their book's assertion that green technologies wouldn't be adequate was reached too quickly, as was their belief that humankind would not turn from fossil fuel use while it remained available. At this point they had moved from science to politics and policy where it seems to me premature to declare failure — though of course it looms as a possible outcome. But in any case the technology of removing CO2 directly from the atmosphere could meanwhile have a very useful function as one of the means by which we battle climate change and which can be rapidly scaled up if necessary. If it is a feasible process it must surely have a significant part to play.
In the final section of the book, Broecker and Kunzig examine some of the more drastic geo-engineering possibilities, such as putting sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere or iron in the ocean, and express reservations about them. The process of taking CO2out of the atmosphere they do not see as geo-engineering. It is much more conservative. It is merely cleaning up after ourselves. They conclude, sounding something of a recurrent theme in recent writing, that the planet has become ours to run, and we can't retreat from the responsibility to run it wisely. This might seem an overweening claim: nature has hardly surrendered the reins. But there is at least a metaphorical truth to it. It highlights the immensity of the effect on Earth's climate of our releasing so much extra CO2 into the atmosphere, and the concomitant responsibility we bear for managing that. Sequestration schemes seem a sensibly modest approach which respects the natural cycles. The authors are too respectful of the complexities of the Earth's systems to want to go further than that.
Author Bryan WalkerPosted on January 18, 2009 June 10, 2011 Categories Book reviewsTags air capture, carbon, CO2, CO2 scrubber, drought, NZ, ocean, sea level, thermohaline, Wally Broecker6 Comments on Fixing Climate


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there are some games that are kinda tough to play on my keyboard so can someone tell me can i use my ps2/pc controller on this emulator. thanks!
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There's only one game I haven't been able to beat with a keyboard, and that's the Tug-o'-War mini-game in Mario Party. Someone around here is bound to know how to set up an external controller device like the examples you gave though.
If you want to know about the PC controller part though it's all about mastering the keyboard.
yeah, i just think it would be easier to play perfect dark or goldeneye with a controller
Basically, I think you're supposed to buy a USB adapter cable or something that will plug into your PC's USB port, while accepting a certain controller device (e.g. N64/PSX/PS2) on the other end. People also have to be careful about what device and drivers they get.
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Delaware Art Museum welcomes new acquistion by Aaron Douglas
Delaware Art Museum welcomes new acquistion by Aaron Douglas in celebration of Black History Month
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The Delaware Art Museum is proud to unveil an exquisite and unique work of art by the famed African American artist Aaron Douglas (1899-1979) in celebration of Black History Month with a public welcome ceremony on Friday, February 6, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Aaron Douglas, who was the only visual artist at the heart of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, had a strong connection to Wilmington through his close friends Dr. Walter and Grace Price Goens. The artist's wife, Alta, was a cousin of Dr. Goens, and the foursome traveled to Paris together. The painting acquired by the Museum is an oil study from c. 1963 for a mural commissioned by the Goenses for their house in Hockessin.
"This oil study is a great addition to the Delaware Art Museum," says Wilmington Mayor James M. Baker. "Not only is this striking painting the work of an immensely talented and historically significant artist, but its provenance is directly linked to the Wilmington area. This acquisition helps preserve a small but important part of Delaware's history, while at the same time enabling visitors to appreciate first-hand the work of one of this nation's foremost African American artists."
Danielle Rice, Executive Director of the Delaware Art Museum, waxes enthusiastic: "I am so excited by this beautiful new addition to the Museum's collection. It is a remarkable and compelling painting and typical of Douglas's work, with its rhythmic, abstract shapes and African motifs."
The Delaware Art Museum was fortunate to benefit from many supporters who contributed to the acquisition of this painting. The work is a partial gift of Alberta Price Fitzgerald and Wilson, Deborah, and Lauren Copeland in honor of Walter and Grace Price Goens. Additional support came from the City of Wilmington, The Judith Rothschild Foundation, and from generous individuals: Donald J. Puglisi; Rodman Ward, Jr.; Peggy H. Woolard; H. F. and Marguerite Lenfest; Paula J. Malone; Lynn Herrick Sharp; Robert and Mike Abel; P. Coleman Townsend; Danielle Rice and Jeffrey Berger; Carol Burger; and Elaine Carter. The Museum extends its sincere thanks to all of those who made this acquisition possible.
Welcome Celebration: Friday, February 6 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Free
The Delaware Art Museum is welcoming the new Aaron Douglas work with a celebration on Friday, February 6. As part of Wilmington's Art on the Town program, the Museum is open late this evening, and admission is free from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mayor James M. Baker, Tina Betz (Director of the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs), and Danielle Rice (Executive Director of the Delaware Art Museum) will open the celebration with remarks in the DuPont Auditorium. Associate Curator Heather Campbell Coyle will discuss the art of Aaron Douglas and Douglas' connection to Wilmington. Festivities include poetry and song.
About Aaron Douglas
Aaron Douglas was the only visual artist at the heart of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s. His circle in New York included Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Duke Ellington. He quickly became a successful illustrator, producing covers for magazines and illustrating important books by James Weldon Johnson and Alain Locke. In the late 1920s, Douglas began to paint murals, and these are among his best known works. In 1940, the painter became an art instructor at Fisk University in Nashville.
When Walter and Grace Goens asked Aaron Douglas to paint a mural in their new home, he presented them with paintings of two different designs. The study acquired by the Delaware Art Museum is for the design chosen by the Goens. Douglas painted the mural on the wall surrounding the fireplace in the center of their Hockessin home.
In paintings, illustrations, and murals like the one in Hockessin, Aaron Douglas fused African motifs and modern artistic styles. Like many artists of his time, his style built on artistic movements including Cubism and Precisionism, as well as Art Deco design and African art. The mural study reflects the artist's signature style of broad, flat figures in silhouette, with little or no sense of perspective, and concentric rings of subtle color.
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World Fest Online: Hikaru (Japan) (Y, M, O, T)
"Explore Japanese folk music with Hikaru. Travel with the band members across Tokyo to explore a festival, a dance studio and a barbershop. Then, tune into Hikaru's concert to hear Japanese instruments like the 3-string shamisen, the high-pitched shinobue flute, and the rumbling taiko drums as well as traditional singing and dance." Includes downloadable study guides, discussion questions, and an activity guide.
World Fest Online: Paulo Padilha e Bando (Brazil) (Y, M, O, T)
"Discover the sounds of Brazil with Paulo Padilha e Bando. Paulo's music is inspired by traditional samba and other popular Brazilian styles. Learn more about the history of the cuica drum and follow Paulo as he zig zags through the streets of Brazil's largest city, stopping at the bakery, the market, and the beach! Then, tune in to the band's backyard garden concert." Includes downloadable study guides, discussion questions, and an activity guide. (Brazil is halfway down the page at the link)
World Fest Online: Hadar Maoz (Israel) (Y, M, O, T)
"Travel through 2,500 years of Israel's musical tradition with Hadar Maoz and her ensemble. Hadar finds inspiration for her music everywhere, from ancient Persia to modern rock and roll. Get to know more about life in Israel as Hadar takes you to the riverside, sings and dances with her grandmother, and visits with her mom." Includes downloadable study guides, discussion questions, and an activity guide. (Israel is the last country featured on the page at the link)
Australian Aboriginal Didgeridoo Music (Y,M,O,T)
Australian Aboriginal music includes the music of Aboriginal Australians and social, cultural and ceremonial observances of these people, down through the millennia of their individual and collective histories to the present day, and has existed for 40,000 years. You Tube submission from Traditional Music Channel
Live Music Tutor (Y, M, O, T)
Music instruction for students of all ages through the internet.
Basic Music Theory (T, Y,M,O)
Elements you need to start learning basic music theory
San Francisco Symphony's Kids' Page (Y,M,O)
The San Francisco Symphony's kids' page is an appealing interactive site where children can learn the basics of music notes, learn about tempo, play in the music lab, and more.
Teach-nology Music Lessons (T)
Teach-nology offers a long list of music lesson plans by grade and category.
Musical Elements Song (T, Y)
Sung to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star", this song teaches about the elements of music. Ages 7-11.
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The music listing in the U.S. government interagency Kids' Portal. The site was developed and is maintained by the Federal Citizen Information Center and provides links to Federal kids' sites along with some of the best kids' sites from other organizations all grouped by subject.
The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame (Y,M,O,T)
This art-deco museum honors great jazz artists with ties to the state of Alabama. While furnishing educational information, the museum is also a place for entertainment. Exhibits convey the accomplishments of the likes of Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton and Erskine Hawkins and the music that made them famous. Within this fine musical collection, visitors travel from the beginnings of boogie woogie with Clarence "Pinetop" Smith to the jazz space journeys of Sun Ra and his Intergalactic Space Arkestra.
Paul Taylor Didjeridoo (Y,M,O,T)
Australian storyteller, didjeridoo player and traveller. He comes to the U.S. from Adelaide, South Australia, on the invitation of Bobby Bridger and the Adelaide-Austin, TX, sister city program. Bridger is a descendent of the legendary western pioneer, Jim Bridger. In 1986, Paul acted as guide for Bobby Bridger on an extensive tour of South Australia. Bridger performed his acclaimed one-man show "Ballad of the West," on a tour of the outback and to the Pitjantatjara Aboriginal community in the red heart of the country.
Didjeridoo (Y,M,O,T)
The didgeridoo is a sacred Australian Aborigine instrument that dates back more than 40,000 years. You Tube video submitted by Planet Doc Express Documentaries
Popular Songs in American History (Y,M,O,T)
If your student loves music, he will love learning these songs and their place in history. My kids have enjoyed learning songs like Wait for the Wagon and Yankee Doodle Dandy and this site offers not just the songs, but the background and lyrics.
Making Musical Instruments (Y,M,O,T)
Carol Raedy, a musician and educator from Charlotte, NC, has put instructions online for making simple music. Using common household items you can guide your students to make a banjo, bass, dulcimer, drum, rainstick, and thumb piano.
Children's Music Archive (Y,M,O,T)
Here you will find lyrics, sing-along suggestions, colouring sheets and activities for many children's songs.
Ideas for teaching music (Y,M)
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Ekiti, Ondo, Kwara pilgrims protest at Ilorin Airport over delayed flight to Saudi Arabia
written by Taiwo Adediran July 29, 2019
About 500 intending pilgrims from Ondo, Ekiti, Kwara States and part of Oyo in the early hours of Monday disrupted activities at Ilorin Airport to protest the delay in their flight to Saudi Arabia.
The pilgrims who began their protest around 3:00 a.m. blocked Ilorin/Ogbomoso/Ibadan Expressway with old tyres and shut the gate leading to the Airport.
The protesters who blocked the gate did not allow Airport workers to resume duty as they prevented vehicles from coming in or going out of the Airport.
They alleged that they had been in the Ilorin Hajj camp for the past 15 days without provision of an aircraft to convey them to Saudi Arabia for the Holy Pilgrimage. They alleged that they were subjected to poor and unhygienic condition at the Camp.
One of the protesters who identified himself as Ayobami Muftau said, "We have been in camp for 15 days sleeping on the bare floor and buying food at exorbitant prices from our purse. We were moved to the Airport on Saturday based on the promise that an aircraft would arrive to convey us to Jeddah at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday. Till now, we have not seen the aircraft and there was no explanation from the concerned authority. "
Ayobami appeals to the Federal government to come to their aid by providing aircraft that would transport them to Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj rites.
Another pilgrim from Ekiti state, Usman Isa, said that they left Aiyede-Ekiti ten days ago,He alleged that the pilgrims were exposed to harsh weather conditions as both male and female were made to sleep in the open hall at the hajj camp and Airport.
However, the acting Manager of Ilorin Airport, Mr Deji Eniola said that the problem facing the pilgrims emanated from the airline delegated to convey them to Saudi Arabia.
Deji explained that the airline had been expected to send an aircraft to Ilorin since Saturday but did not come. He added that there was no explanation from the management of the Airline on why it had not come to airlift the pilgrims.
He expressed hope that the pilgrims would be airlifted soon.
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But when the son of Paul's sister heard of this plot, he went into the barracks and told Paul.
But Paul's nephew—his sister's son—heard of their plan and went to the fortress and told Paul.
Now the son of Paul's sister heard of their ambush, so he went and entered the barracks and told Paul.
But when the son of Paul's sister heard about the ambush, he went into the barracks and told Paul.
But the son of Paul's sister, having heard of the ambush, having come near and having entered into the barracks, reported it to Paul.
But the son of Paul's sister heard of their ambush, and he came and entered the barracks and told Paul.
And when Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul.
But the son of Paul's sister, hearing about their ambush, came and entered the barracks and reported it to Paul.
When Paul's nephew heard about the plot, he went to the fortress and told Paul about it.
But the son of Paul's sister heard about the plot; so he went to the fort and told Paul.
But the son of Paul's sister heard about the ambush, so he came and got into the barracks and told Paul.
But when the son of Paul's sister heard about the ambush, he came and entered the barracks and told Paul.
But Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait, and he came and entered into the barracks and told Paul.
And the son of Paulus' sister heard this plot, and he entered the encampment and informed Paulus.
But Paul's nephew heard about the ambush. He entered the barracks and told Paul.
But the son of Paul's sister heard of their ambush, and he came and entered the barracks and told Paul.
And when Paul's sister's son heard of their ambush, he went and entered into the fortress and told Paul.
And when Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the barracks, and told Paul.
But Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait, and he came and entered into the castle and told Paul.
Which when Paul's sister's son had heard, of their lying in wait, he came and entered into the castle and told Paul.
But Paul's sister's son, having heard of the lying in wait, came and entered into the fortress and reported [it] to Paul.
But Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait, and he came and entered into the castle, and told Paul.
And when the son of Paul's sister heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul.
But Paul's sister's son heard of the intended attack upon him. So he came and went into the barracks and told Paul about it;
And the son of Paul's sister having heard of the lying in wait, having gone and entered into the castle, told Paul,
The Plot to Kill Paul
…15Now then, you and the Sanhedrin petition the commander to bring him down to you on the pretext of examining his case more carefully. We are ready to kill him on the way." 16But when the son of Paul's sister heard about the ambush, he went into the barracks and told Paul. 17Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, "Take this young man to the commander; he has something to tell him."…
Some in the crowd were shouting one thing, and some another. And since the commander could not confirm the facts because of the uproar, he ordered that Paul be brought into the barracks.
As they were about to take Paul into the barracks, he asked the commander, "May I say something to you?" "Do you speak Greek?" he replied.
The dispute grew so violent that the commander was afraid they would tear Paul to pieces. He ordered the soldiers to go down and remove him by force and bring him into the barracks.
Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, "Take this young man to the commander; he has something to tell him."
The next day they returned to the barracks and let the horsemen go on with him.
He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs.
He taketh the wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the froward is carried headlong.
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not?
he went.
Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz stayed by Enrogel; for they might not be seen to come into the city: and a wench went and told them; and they went and told king David.
But [when]
δὲ (de)
Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.
ὁ (ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
υἱὸς (huios)
Strong's Greek 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.
of Paul's
Παύλου (Paulou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3972: Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.
ἀδελφῆς (adelphēs)
Strong's Greek 79: A sister, a woman (fellow-)member of a church, a Christian woman. Fem of adephos; a sister.
heard about
Ἀκούσας (Akousas)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
ambush,
ἐνέδραν (enedran)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 1747: An ambush, plot, treachery, fraud. Feminine from en and the base of hedraios; an ambuscade, i.e. murderous purpose.
he went
παραγενόμενος (paragenomenos)
Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3854: From para and ginomai; to become near, i.e. Approach; by implication, to appear publicly.
εἰς (eis)
Strong's Greek 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.
παρεμβολὴν (parembolēn)
Strong's Greek 3925: From a compound of para and emballo; a throwing in beside, i.e., battle-array, encampment or barracks.
[and] told
ἀπήγγειλεν (apēngeilen)
Strong's Greek 518: To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce.
Παύλῳ (Paulō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
(16) Paul's sister's son.--The passage is note worthy as being the only reference to any of St. Paul's relations in the Acts. The fact that St. Paul lodged with Mnason, as far as it goes, suggests the probability that neither the sister nor the nephew resided permanently in Jerusalem. We do not even know whether they were members of the Christian society, though this may, perhaps, be inferred from the eagerness of the son to save his uncle from the danger which he know to be imminent. We find that St. Paul had kinsmen at Rome (Romans 16:7; Romans 16:11). Was this nephew one of them who had come to Jerusalem to keep the feast, and heard the plot talked of (it is difficult to keep a secret in which forty men are sharers) in the caravanserai where he and other pilgrims lodged? We see, from the fact thus stated, that St. Paul, though in custody, was allowed to hold free communication with his friends. This, perhaps, accounts for the fulness with which the whole history is given. The writer of the Acts had come up with the Apostle, and was not likely to desert his friend if he could possibly gain access to him.
Verse 16. - But for and when, A.V.: and he came for he went, A.V. Lying in wait; ἐνέδρα, only here and in Acts 25:3 in the New Testament; but common in the Books of Joshua and Judges in the LXX., and also in classical Greek.
23:12-24 False religious principles, adopted by carnal men, urge on to such wickedness, as human nature would hardly be supposed capable of. Yet the Lord readily disappoints the best concerted schemes of iniquity. Paul knew that the Divine providence acts by reasonable and prudent means; and that, if he neglected to use the means in his power, he could not expect God's providence to work on his behalf. He who will not help himself according to his means and power, has neither reason nor revelation to assure him that he shall receive help from God. Believing in the Lord, we and ours shall be kept from every evil work, and kept to his kingdom. Heavenly Father, give us by thy Holy Spirit, for Christ's sake, this precious faith.
Acts 23:16 Commentaries
Ambush Army Attack Barracks Building Castle Design Entered Fortress Heard Intended Lying News Paul Paul's Plot Sister Sister's Wait Word
Alphabetical: ambush and barracks But came entered he heard into of Paul Paul's plot sister son the their this told went when
NT Apostles: Acts 23:16 But Paul's sister's son heard of their (Acts of the Apostles Ac) Christian Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools


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Cockpit voice recorder of doomed Lion Air jet depicts pilots' frantic search for fix, sources say
JAKARTA, Indonesia - The pilots of a doomed Lion Air Boeing 737 Max scoured a handbook as they struggled to understand why the jet was lurching downwards, but ran out of time before it hit the water, three people with knowledge of the cockpit voice recorder contents said. The investigation into the crash, which killed all 189 people on board in October, has taken on new relevance as the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other regulators grounded the model last week after a second deadly accident in Ethiopia, according to Reuters.
March 20, 2019-In the aftermath of the Boeing 737 MAX crash in Ethiopia, details from the Lion Air crash in October of last year have just been revealed. According to unnamed sources, the flight data recorder, also known as a "black box," in the Lion Air cockpit recorded the first officer reporting a flight control problem to air traffic control approximately two minutes after takeoff. The captain attempted to find the right procedure to pull the jet out of the dive and the first officer could not control the plane, according to sources.
"It is like a test where there are 100 questions and when the time is up you have only answered 75," the third source said. "So you panic. It is a time-out condition."
It was also reported by CNBC that a day before the deadly October 29 crash, pilots flying that particular 373 MAX 8 lost control of the aircraft, but were saved by an off-duty colleague riding in the cockpit.
"That off-duty pilot correctly identified the problem the crew was facing and guided them to disable the flight control system in order to save the plane, according to the report, which cited two people familiar with the investigation in Indonesia," reported Yen Nee Lee for CNBC.
Parallels between the Lion Air crash in October and the crash of another Boeing 737 MAX jet in Ethiopia earlier this month were noted as both events took place shortly after takeoff with experienced pilots in the cockpit. The MAX jets have been grounded as Boeing works on a software upgrade to address issues with the maneuvering characteristics augmentation system (MCAS), which is designed to bring the plane's nose down if there is a stall risk.
The software upgrade "will be deployed across the 737 MAX fleet in the coming weeks. "This includes updates to the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS) flight control law, pilot displays, operation manuals and crew training," Boeing officials say.
Related: Regulators challenge Boeing to prove its Max jets are safe
Related: Boeing grounded: What it means for air travel
Related: Boeing agrees with NTSB and FAA to temporarily ground 737 MAX models; President Trump issues executive order


Do you consider yourself a risk taker? If answer is yes, then why not try a super-bold hair color? Yep, we're talking about blue! Dyeing your hair a color resembling the sea or the sky is a great way to stand out from the crowd. And no matter your skin tone, there's a shade of blue that's right for you. Below, find your blue shade match as tips for taking care of your vibrant new 'do.
When it comes to coloring your hair such a shocking color, pick one that flatters your skin tone. Just keep in mind that going blue is a dramatic change. While it is possible to change your color at home, going to a salon professional is recommended. When you do rainbow-colored hair, you'll have to bleach your hair first in order for the color to show up—and the darker your base, the more involved the process will be. It could even take multiple sessions to get the blue color of your dreams.
If you have fair skin…try bright blue. When was the last time someone compared you to a porcelain doll? If that memory isn't so distant, your particular skin tone could be complemented by an azure or cerulean color. The statement-making shade can help keep your complexion from falling flat without washing you out or overpowering your features.
If you have light skin…try baby blue. How about a pretty pastel? If your skin tone is light but not super-fair, take inspiration from the last baby shower you attended. A baby blue is just soft enough to help complement your skin's coloring. Paired with blue eyes, this shade will make for a stunning style, reminiscent of an ice queen. Get the look with the L'Oréal Paris Colorista Semi-Permanent Hair Color in Blue. It's designed for bleached, light blonde, or highlighted hair, so if you have brown hair, you'll have to lighten it with bleach first.
If you have medium skin…try cobalt blue. For those that are caught somewhere in the middle, pick a mid-toned blue. A cobalt color strikes just the right balance between dramatic and wearable on people with medium skin.
If you have olive skin…try green blue. The unique greenish hue of olive skin tones works well with blues that lean a little greener. Deep teals are perfectly suited to your skin, especially when paired with a (faux) tan. Try the L'Oréal Paris Colorista Semi-Permanent Hair Color in Aqua.
If you have dark skin…try navy blue. Yep, navy is basically the new black. While navy might be a tad too much for those with lighter skin tones, if you have naturally dark hair and a deep skin tone, you're a perfect fit for this hue. At first glance, the navy might appear black or deep brown, but when your locks catch the light, the blue will shine through.
Like any colored hair, your new hue will require special care and attention. For starters, switch to a system of shampoo, conditioner, and mask formulated for color-treated hair. Try the L'Oréal Paris Hair Expert Color Vibrancy Intensive Shampoo, L'Oréal Paris Hair Expert Color Vibrancy Intensive Conditioner, and L'Oréal Paris Hair Expert Color Vibrancy Intensive Ultra Recovery Mask. Then, try to keep your use of blow-drying to a minimum. Instead, apply a dime-size amount of the L'Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle AIR DRY IT Undone Style Cream, then let your hair air dry. Finally, make time for regular touch ups. Regardless of what shade of blue you dye your hair, it's going to look pretty obvious when your roots start growing in. Book appointments with your colorist in advance—or keep a box of at-home hair color stocked in your bathroom—so that you're not scrambling to touch up your color.


Winter in Greece are short. They sweep in late, starting to make their presence felt around mid October and into November, making it possible even to go swimming in December. January and February are the coldest months, and then by mid March, the first warm fingers of Spring start running their fingers through your hair.
The streets are humming at the moment with the promise of new life and already the orange trees that line every street intermittently with olive trees are bursting with blooms. The result is gloriously sunshine soaked Spring mornings with the perpetual heady scent of orange blossom.
There is an added buzz to this time of year. We are drawing ever closer to Easter in Greece.
The start of Lent in Greece is marked with a variety of rituals, the first and most important being food. Since the start of Lent, or Clean Monday as it's called here, is also considered the start of Spring, it's tradition to cook a grand seafood-based meal and consume it with friends and family.
Meat is not consumed in keeping with the tradition of Lent, whereby meat, dairy products and certain types of oils are not eaten for 40 days. It should be pointed out here that it is widely acknowledged that Greek Orthodox priests fancying a bit of steak have been known to publicly baptize pieces of meat as vegetables to get around the No Meat clause that their position of keepers of the religion requires.
Baptisms are enormously important, life-defining occasions in Greek life. So if the priest says you are a cabbage when you are in fact a goat, you are a cabbage, no questions asked.
Another tradition is to fly a kite. It is said that in doing so evil is dispelled and the Devil is kept away. I remember watching this for the first time after moving to Greece. Greek kites are traditionally hexagon shaped, with decent, first world nylon strings wound onto handy reels. I watched these kites take flight and dance in the air, happy children tugging merrily at the strings.
It was so civilized and proper, almost jarringly peaceful compared to my own childhood memories of kite flying. I racked my brain for what was missing from the scene. And then I found it.
It's the things that my life in Pakistan has in common with my life in Greece that I always find fascinating. This time of year is also kite season in my home country. But there, kite flying is nothing short of a blood sport. People actually lose their lives over it, falling off rooftops as they try to keep their kite in the air or fatally electrocuting themselves as they try to retrieve their precious kites from power cables.
First, children will swap tips on who is making the best kites at the moment, what the best design is and other little quirks like whether a tail helps or hinders flight. They'll then either make their own by building frames from bamboo reeds stolen from their mothers' brooms, or venture into the bazaar to pick up a prize kite. Our kites seem very delicate and they are certainly much lighter than Greek kites, but they're very tough. Next, they will purchase the best type of kite string they can get, and this is where things get truly psychotic.
Around this time of year a few decades ago, I could be found with my sisters and friends wandering the streets and back alleys of my neighbourhood looking for broken glass. The more unhygienic and dangerous the source, the better. We'd collect up these broken piece of glass and sit on a step pounding them into powder with a brick. This clandestine activity was usually done in a place where our parents couldn't see us, and you'll soon understand why.
The glass powder was then mixed with glue and applied along the length of the kite string to make a razor sharp string called manja. Two friends standing at a distance holding the loops of string taut are particularly good for this, as are appropriately spaced trees or street lights. Having been turned from harmless kite string into a dangerous piece of equipment, we'd leave the string to dry before winding it up into innocent looking spools.
That's what I realized was wrong with the image when I stared up into the sky on my first Greek Clean Monday. I wasn't used to seeing kites flying like this in peace, dancing on the breeze without another kite moving in like a stealth bomber to assassinate it.
The point of the glass powder coating, you see, is to turn the kite string into a razor sharp cutting implement. My childhood kite memories are filled with furious kite battles, defeated kites sailing to the ground, teams of scouts checking in our garden for their prize and fingers sliced to ribbons from handling the glassy kite strings.
Whereas in Greece a session of kite flying might generate some disappoint at the most when your kite won't take off or gets stuck in a tree, in Pakistan we'd bite our lips in pain as the wind carried our kites up and away, taking the string with it which would merrily slice across our fingers. Later that day, we'd sheepishly reveal our war wounds to our irate mothers – fingers and hands criss-crossed with cuts of all types where the glass string had got the better of us.
This was not what Mary Poppins meant when she sang "Let's go Fly a Kite". Flying a kite is supposed to be a relaxing activity. It must be nice for a child to see their kite suspended mid-air without constantly worrying if the kite next to it is going to move in for the kill. In witnessing the true childhood pastime of kite flying without the rivalry, the bloodshed and the vendettas, I finally see what she meant.
But it did also make me miss the madness and chaos of a Pakistani kite flying season, and the way in which my childhood self's dreams lived and died on stealing enough bamboo slivers from the broom to make kite frames, and how finely we could grind pieces of broken glass for the string.


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NXP Q2 revenues down
NXP's Q2 revenues were down 7% y-o-y and flat sequentially at $2.2 billion.
Debt was $6.55 billion, up from Q1's $6.51 billion and cash was $2.64 billion,up from Q1's $2.24 billion, resulting in net debt of $3.91 billion, a decline from Q1's $4.27 billion..
Cash flow from operations was $441 million, down from Q1's $625 million.
Capex was $96 million, down Q1's $161 million.
The Automotive group had revenues of $938 million, up 9% y-o-y.
The Secure Connected Devices had revenues of $588 million, up 14% y-o-y.
The Secure Interface and Infrastructure group had revenues of $438 million, down 1% y-o-y.
The Secure Identification Solutions group, had revenues of $134 million, down 33% y-o-y.


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Becky Lynch 7.
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Maria Sharapova 10.
National Anthem and Gloria Reuben will perform the Canadian National Anthem.
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The Belarusian rookie threw a pass towards goal that got through Leason, an Oil Kings defender, and between Myskiw's pads to make it a 2 game with 2 left in the period.
Outlaw, a reserve, was 1-for-7 from the floor for the first three quarters but took over in the fourth as the Blazers went on a 21 run to beat the Philadelphia 76ers https://www.sanfranciscoapparels.com/81-Jersey on Sunday for their league-leading 13th straight win.
Jim Nantz, who has been associated with CBS college basketball since 1990, was in the booth along with CBS Sports lead college basketball analyst Clark Special K Kellogg, who has been part of CBS' coverage of March Madness either as a studio analyst and commentator or game-day announcer for 18 years.
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We will continue to diversify.
His story was real.
The Top Five also includes AmEx at about $31 million; and Coca-Cola, which in four Oscar telecasts spent just under $30 million.
Agassi, who retired from active play in 2006, will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in July.
Indianapolis Colts 14.
There's an action plan in place, and he's working , Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said.
Katelyn Ohashi By Barry Janoff July 26: The WNBA has put its focus behind three top rookies this season, and the 3 to See have come through on the court, in marketing and in merchandise sales.
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Bank are widely regarded for delivering innovation in custom clothing, James Haskins, NHL group vp-consumer products licensing, said via the league.
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I have wine on the brain.
Not a bad thing to have either, but only if it is good wine and in moderation.
Since my last post about wine in a box and worse - champagne in a can - the harvest season for wine grapes began in my county on August 1st.
That is unusual. Normally the beginning of the harvest is about mid-August with the majority of wine grapes maturing during September and the last straggling vineyards being culled of their luscious fruit in October.
I am beginning to wonder if this is another symptom of climate change. Another wine related article in my local paper said that some vineyards in Mendocino County have become cooler over the years which is now allowing Pinot Noir grapes to be grown there. Previously it was thought that Mendocino's climate was too hot for that temperamental varietal.
"(St. Helena winemaker George) Vierra said he unexpectedly found acidic levels of the Hopland grapes (in Mendocino County) comparable to those grown in the famously cool Carneros region at the southern tip of Napa and Sonoma counties. That's important because grape acidity falls significantly slower in cool regions, a process that can be sensed in the taste of a finished wine.
To better understand why, Vierra sought the opinion of nationally known climatologist Gregory Jones of Southern Oregon University. Jones the year before had compiled, analyzed and published findings from a study of 50 years of Wine Country temperature data.
Jones' findings substantiated a warming trend in Sonoma and Napa counties, which he said is already altering grape-growing conditions. Jones said a pattern of warmer overnight temperatures appears to be stewing some cool-loving varietals.
Jones, and now Vierra, are convinced the climate shifts occurring in inland Mendocino County to the north deviate sharply from Sonoma and Napa."
I find the changes in my local climate to be troubling, but comparatively it is not as bad as global climate changes reflected in the polar ice caps.
Anyway, let us get back to discussing wine.
For those unaware, the timing for picking grapes is determined by the sugar content. Winemakers will measure and monitor the sugar level in their various vineyards and will give the order for the crews to start picking as soon as the optimal level has been reached.
That means a swarm of pickers descend upon the field and pick the crop as quickly as possible, because grapes in neighboring fields will soon be at their optimal sugar level and need to be harvested. It becomes a race that resembles a hybrid of a sprint and a marathon.
Oh and yes, the grapes are also crushed.
Hence the name "Crush" due to the crush of workers and the crush of grapes.
One thing to note is that different grapes mature at different rates due to the microclimates in the county, appellation, as well as individual vineyards. You can have hills and valleys in a small plot of land and it can influence the maturation rate due to the amount of sun the different areas receive.
Also there is a difference between sparkling wines and still wines as to their optimal sugar levels. Because sparkling wines have a secondary fermentation, it is important that those grapes are harvested early with a lower sugar level. Otherwise the alcohol level would be incredibly high and change the taste of the wine itself to being "hot."
Just to clarify, the sweetness in wines is determined by the level of residual sugar and not by the alcohol content. You can have bone dry wines with no residual sugar and it may have the same level of alcohol as syrupy sweet ones.
Another reason for me to blog about wine is that last weekend our favorite winery held their annual barrel tasting for the previous year's Zinfandel harvest. It is used to generate sales for "futures." That means we give them money in advance to help finance the making of wine that we will pick up next April, but then again we get the end product at a discount.
We have been supporting Scherrer Winery since 1994, and have never been disappointed by Fred Scherrer's wines. This is one "futures" market that I do not have any qualms about investing my money. Especially when you get such a tasty return on the investment.
Barrel tasting is just like it sounds. You taste wine directly from the barrel. They use what is called a "wine thief" but to me it is nothing more than a giant pipet. Tasting wine at the barrel stage gives you a good idea as to what to expect from the finished product. It has not fully aged in the barrel, nor has it been blended, but if it doesn't taste good from the barrel, it will not taste good in a bottle.
Here is Ed Scherrer, the winemaker's father, pouring Zinfandel.
The first time we ever did a barrel tasting was with Fred's wines, and we stumbled upon it by accident when we had friends in from out of town and visited Dehlinger Winery.
Fred used to be their winemaker and was allowed to have tastings and sell futures in wine he made from grapes his grandfather planted.
I remember tasting the Old and Mature Vines Zinfandel for the first time and thinking the wine tasted like raspberry jam.
This year, his Shale Terrace Zinfandel had the intense flavor of black cherries. I know that it is going to be fabulous.
Here's my husband talking with Fred Scherrer.
Good wine should always be paired with good food. Here are some of the nibbles that were set out to better enjoy the fruits of the vine. In case you cannot read the print on the placard it reads: morels with bacon and shallots.
This next platter has braised lamb shoulder with chick peas and peppers.
The Scherrer Winery is a family business. Fred's wife Judi helps with the day-to-day office work and shipping of wine to consumers. Here is a picture of Fred's mother and wife handling the finances of the day.
The Scherrers have their priorities straight and they don't waste money on adorning their facility with aesthetically pleasing, but nonfunctional decorations. Nope, the winery is designed for the creation and storage of wine. Period.
The metallic insulation you can see on the walls and ceiling is to maintain a constant cool temperature.
If you look closely at the wine boxes you will see that they are stored upside down. That is to keep the corks wet, so that they do not rot.
And because it is a family winery, during their open houses there are kids running around playing hide and seek. You will also see the family dogs. Both pooches have signs on their collars saying "no food" trying to avoid people from succumbing to the power of begging eyes.
There is even a display of Evelyn Scherrer's artwork for sale for you to consider buying while you are sipping and swirling the wine.
Scott was so inspired by the appetizers of morel mushrooms, bacon and shallots that once we returned home he did his best to replicate it for our dinner guests that evening.
The rest of the spread includes smoked trout, sour dough baguette slices, green table grapes, and a Sonoma County Chardonnay.
I shall stop here in my subtle or not so subtle attempt in trying to make people envious of where I am fortunate enough to live. However, I would like to point out a story on the front page of my local paper today was about tourism in Sonoma County. Specifically foreign tourists who are taking advantage of the weak U.S. dollar and enjoying themselves while they are here.
So for any European readers of this blog who are planning a trip to California, you should consider visiting Sonoma County as well as San Francisco. Sonoma County is home to over one hundred vineyards, redwood forests, the glorious Sonoma Coastline, the northernmost mission of the California Mission system, the site of Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds and Jack London's infamous Wolf House ruins.
For those wondering if anyone stomps on grapes anymore during the harvest...that's really only done as a competition in the annual Sonoma County Harvest Fair.


One of the most common questions we're asked in the industry is, should we A/B test?
A/B testing is one of the simplest methods for understanding the effectiveness of a campaign, and reaping the benefits of what you've learnt in the next one.
It seems one of the main things holding companies back from A/B testing is their belief that it will be complicated, this just isn't the case, campaigns can be simple to implement and to measure.
The simplest tests can look exactly the same with the exception of one element, which is usually the offer.
The more complex can test colour, branding, shape, tone of voice or anything else you think your audience may respond to. Each plays its importance in eliciting an emotional response from your target audience.
The results can provide a true representation of your sample so you can enact creative changes with confidence.
It's low-risk to run a direct mail split test, by testing small or significant changes you'll quickly be able to see what works and what doesn't. This is the tried-and-tested A/B testing method.
Depending on your findings, you can make tweaks to your mailing campaign to suit updated offers or attitudes from your customers.
A/B testing can also be a simple way to satisfy two parties at an impasse.
One wants to offer 50% off, another prefers buy one get one free, which will have a better ROI?
Just keep a control group, decide on the variables and track the results with a unique customer ID.
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Completed in the mid-1970's and located on the Shrewsbury River, The Channel Club Tower is full-service condominium with a mix of 222 one and two bedroom apartments. The one bedroom apartments with no den have one bath and are 992 square feet in size while the one bedroom apartments with a den have one and a half baths and range in size up to 1161 square feet. The two bedroom apartments have two baths and range in size from 1354 to 1606 square feet, with the exception of the penthouse apartments. Apartments on the west side of the building enjoy an active view of the Shrewsbury River and the apartments on the east side have a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean. The business district of Monmouth Beach is within walking distance and the Monmouth Beach Municipal Beach is a very short car ride away. For boaters, the Channel Club Marina is right across the street but isn't affiliated with the Channel Club Tower.
Amenities include heated adult and kiddie pools with a lifeguard, tennis courts, 24-hour concierge desk, valet parking, fitness and cardio rooms, men's and women's locker rooms with saunas, a community room, a bicycle room and additional private storage for each apartment and on-site management. Each apartment has one covered parking space in the garage and there is an open parking lot at the north end of the building. Between the garage and parking lot, there are 452 parking spaces. The Channel Club Tower is pet restricted with dogs not permitted but cats are permitted.
Recently remodeled, the lobby has a concierge desk manned 24 hours a day for optimum security.
In addition to the lounge area, the social room has a pool table, card tables and a kitchen.
The pool is heated with plenty of chairs and is lifeguard protected during the day.
The fitness room has free weights and weight machines plus his/hers lockers and showers.
There is also a cardio room with treadmills, stationary bikes and wall mounted televisions.
The pool table is in the community room.


Amy Sol is releasing a new print today, Sept 19th at 2pm PST. "Andromeda" is 12″ x 15″ with a 1″ border on archival hahnemühle paper, 90% renewable bamboo/10% cotton. It is signed and numbered in an edition of 100 for $100.


Has anyone got pics of their clutch slave set up?
Preferably 302 Ford/Tremec box, but any will help with inspiration!
I've taken the box out of my car to fix the McLeak hydraulic throw out, but its such a piece of worthless junk, I can't bear the thought of putting it all back in, so I'm in a hurry to get it sorted with proper release arm, slave etc.
My set up is 302 Ford,McLeod clutch and SPI 6.1 steel scattershield with off set pivot arm poss, late tremec TR3550TKO, marina pedal box.
My setup is a little different as I have a Chevy SB with a Mcleod scattershield, Mcleod clutch, throwout bearing, clutch fork, adjustable pivot bolt which is screwed into the scattershield, 7/8" CNC slave cylinder c/w home made bracket which attachs to the scattershield. I used aeroquip JIC-03 connections between the slave and 7/8" master cylinder.
I've included a couple of pics. I am getting about an 1" of travel on the clutch fork so I think it will be okay for throwing the clutch in and out but won't know until I fire here up and try and change gear. I won't be ready to do that for a month or two at least.
Are these clutch slaves pushers, instead of the wilwood puller type? What size bore are they please?
Hi Bogster nice pics cheers!
I think I need a puller set up rather than your pusher, due to chassis rails being in the way on my car (the down side of a spaceframe).
Ill save your pics for inspiration though, its a nice job you've made there.
Anyone got 'puller' cylinder set up pictures?
I've got a Lakewood scattershield, Tremec 600 and Wilwood puller slave cylinder. I need to remove the transmission tunnel today, so I'll post a pic later for you. The Wilwood is easy to mount, as a bracket mounted to the slave body is not required. Instead you only need to fabricate a bracket to allow the adjustment rod at the other end to be held in place. Effectively, the slave is held in postion by tension between the two opposing points.
I'm getting through the combinations fast!
So what I'd really like to see is a pic of a SBF with Tremec and Mcleod/Weber scattershield and a wilwood pull slave!!!
Just wondered if anyone else had any pics??
Im nearly there thanks to the help on here.
I have a working clutch (albeit still on axle stands) as per pic, floating wilwood on a spherical (self centering) nylon cylinder end, with a clearance fit spigot from brass to locate in the McLeod scattershield bore (the hole probably originally intended for a Ford cable operation) the spherical cylinder end is a push fit onto the wilwood cylinder using an o ring. God bless my little Myford!!
Clutch arm, pivot bolt and release are 79-82 Mustang.
Got a nice light clutch using the Marina 5/8" master, just need to roadtest now to make sure I have enough travel, if not I'll swithc to a 3/4" master cylinder.
The cylinder does not need a bracket used this way, but I will make a small retaining bracket that affixes to the rear of the scattershiled, with grommet and clearance fit spigot for the cylinder end, just in case the cylinder rattles slightly on a bumpy road (as if I could hear it!!) .
But I thought 3/4" master would work, seeing as the 7/8" Wilwood pull cylinder has a very similar effective piston area to a 3/4" push cylinder when you take off the area of the piston rod.
to operate - compared to SRV8 which I drove. There is a booklet with the macleod that shows you how to adjust how much throw you need - are you over extending the bearing?


Want a black or silver one *today* and live in the bay area? PM me.
They just came in from the Google store. I decided to stick with my OnePlus3 but receive these shipments anyway. If you live in the SF bay area and want to pick one up today, let me know?
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Verizon version no headphones and no usbA connector?
Unlocked and blocked phone - Can I still use it?


Nobody goes to the movies or watches TV for an accurate depiction of "real" life. Entertainment often provides a circus mirror image of events and trends, offering a nearly perverse diversion from reality. During the Depression, half the movies seemed to be about millionaires throwing parties or Fred Astaire dancing in top hats and tails.
Escapist television reached an odd apotheosis during the tumultuous 1960s. Civil rights were never a problem in Mayberry. Who needed feminism when you could be "Bewitched" or serve your master on "I Dream of Jeannie"? The War on Poverty meant little to "The Beverly Hillbillies." And how did Gomer Pyle spend the decade in the Marines and never visit Vietnam? Shazam!
More recently, that nutty gang on "Friends" could live in palatial apartments and hardly ever go to work. Did they provide a vicarious thrill to the increasing number of 20- and even 30-something viewers still living at home with their parents?
It's little surprise to me that "Flipping Out" (10 p.m., Bravo) becomes the latest in a line of shows to celebrate real-estate speculation in the teeth of a souring housing market.
But as the title implies, this isn't only about real estate, it's about a colorful character, Jeff Lewis. In another decade, we may have called him a wild and crazy guy. He's an obsessive and compulsive businessman juggling half a dozen deals at a time and certain that he can make a bundle on each. And Jeff has a wacky crew of personal assistants — and a menagerie of pets, including a monkey.
Jeff's not worried that "For Sale" signs are spreading faster than crabgrass. He's too busy "Flipping Out" about his missing cat. How crazy!
The "Wide Angle" (9 p.m., PBS) documentary "Dishing Democracy" looks at the cast and crew of an Arab-language women's show modeled on "The View" that offers conversation and debate about controversial subjects to an audience that numbers in the hundreds of millions.
Along the way, it explores the cultural and political impact of commercial satellite television in a region that until recently was dominated by state-run media. "Dishing" is a rare and welcome program that allows Arab men and women to present themselves as three-dimensional human beings and discuss social and personal issues without refracting their stories through the lens of politics or the fear of terrorism.
The top 10 compete on "America's Got Talent" (8 p.m., NBC). Home viewers get the final cut on "On the Lot" (8 p.m., Fox). Even "Dirty Jobs" (8 p.m., Discovery) gets into the swing of Shark Week. Rory gets a callback on "Gilmore Girls" (8 p.m., CW, r, TV-PG). Rick Miller hosts "Just for Laughs" (8:30 p.m., ABC, TV-PG). Julie Chen hosts "Big Brother" (9 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14). A patient without feeling on "House" (9 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14). The transformation comes to an end on "Shaq's Big Challenge" (9 p.m., ABC, TV-PG). A blow to the head sends Carter spinning on "Eureka" (9 p.m., Sci Fi). Leslie Caron guest-stars on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (10 p.m., NBC, r, TV-14). Scheduled on "Primetime" (10 p.m., ABC): family secrets. Not even a blackout can keep George from planning to fire Billy, again, on "The Bronx Is Burning" (10 p.m., ESPN). Patty confronts Katie about her testimony on "Damages" (10 p.m., FX, TV-14, V). Amateur sleuths sift evidence and try to solve real homicides on "Murder" (10 p.m., Spike), produced by the folks who brought you "The Real World."


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Welcome to Viera East Veterinary Center where we have been proud to serve the community since 1996. We are a full service veterinary hospital and understand the important role your pets play in your family. We are committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to our patients. We achieve this by having a well trained, knowledgeable and professional staff and by utilizing the latest medical technology. Viera East Veterinary Center currently has 4 doctors on staff. It is our goal to educate and involve our clients in a lifetime healthcare plan for their special companions.
Our appointment book is computerized, which allows us to efficiently make appointments for you and your pet. Our receptionists and team will attempt to accommodate all requests to the best of our ability. If you are experiencing an emergency, then give us a call immediately and we will walk you through what you will need to do.
We have a veterinarian and personnel on duty six days a week who are trained and equipped to handle any urgent care your pet has. Usually, an emergency team consists of at least one veterinarian and several technicians working together to save a pet's life. Emergencies can be things such as accidental ingestion of rat poison, hit by a car, and chocolate ingestion. If you ever feel that your pet needs emergency treatment do not hesitate to call or bring them to the nearest emergency hospital.
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The days of 3,000-mile oil changes are long gone. But regular maintenance is still key to not only your vehicle's longevity but also keeping your long-term repair bills to a minimum.
We sit down with Ontario Volkswagen's, Service Manager, Jim Straley to learn how to get the most out of our cars in this iDriveSoCal Podcast.
Tom Smith: Welcome to iDriveSoCal, the podcast all about mobility from the automotive capitol of the United States – Southern California. I'm Tom Smith and today I'm at Ontario Volkswagen and joining me is Jim Straley, the service manager of Ontario Volkswagen. Jim has been not only in the Ontario area but specifically in the Ontario Auto Mall here for a number of years as the executive in charge of service departments and Jim is going to tell us all about your Volkswagen, your next Volkswagen, and what needs to be done to take care of it and make sure it's running in tip top shape. So Jim thank you so much for joining me.
Jim Straley: Thank you. Good morning.
Tom Smith: Good morning. So you've been here with Ontario Volkswagen for a number of years. Cars these days, the technology in them is just absolutely crazy. I mean it's one of the reasons why I started the iDriveSoCal podcast is appreciation for cars, but also in awe of the rolling technological wonders that they are. How do we take care of today's Volkswagen? What really needs to be done, if anything? I mean wave a magic wand and it's perfect, right?
Jim Straley: We wish. The primary part of taking care of your car is just the maintenance. The cars will tell us and tell you by its lights. If there's something that needs to be addressed other than just normal maintenance. And maintenance intervals for Volkswagens are annually, one year, ten thousand miles. When your car comes in, we'll change the oil, look the car over, give you a courtesy inspection, let you know what's going on with the car. The goal for us is to keep it running just as well as it did from the day you bought it.
Tom Smith: The old school thought of, "Hey, I need to change the oil every 3,000 miles." It's pretty much out the window.
Jim Straley: Out the window.
Jim Straley: New technology and synthetic oils allow us to run cars much longer now on the engine oil. Ten thousand miles, one year. Using synthetic gives better lubrication interior. Top end oiling is better, stays cleaner longer, it's designed to run in the hotter temperatures.
Tom Smith: Now here in Southern California, we are a car culture. We drive more than anybody. We have the worst traffic on the planet, right? So, we're harder on our vehicles, but even so, the Volkswagen manufacturer says, "Hey, 10,000 is perfectly fine." Is there ever a situation where I need to do maybe 5,000, 7,000, intense stop and go. I mean I'm not on the racetrack.
Jim Straley: No, in this area, no, ten thousand is fine. If you're in the hotter climates, like up towards Palm Springs, 115, 120, maybe a little more often. But the oil that we use is good from zero degrees up to about 110.
Tom Smith: When was it the last that I needed to do 3,000? Has it been a long time?
Jim Straley: It's been a long time. Yeah. 2001-2002.
Tom Smith: Wow, talking about 15, 16 years.
Jim Straley: Engine tolerances have gotten tighter. The materials have gotten better, we use multiple or bimetal materials now instead of just basic cast iron and solid pieces. So the closer tolerances, the higher, the better oiling systems, the better oils. As oil has improved, because the oil that you used 10 years ago wasn't synthetic. It was just out of the ground crude oil. They added chemicals and such to make it a better oil, but now we've gone to synthetics.
Tom Smith: So technology in chemicals literally.
Jim Straley: Just in the way the oil is groomed, yeah.
Tom Smith: And what else do I need to worry about from a perspective of maintaining my vehicle? And we're basically in the heart of spring now, right? I think the first day of spring was a couple of weeks ago or so. Is seasonal maintenance a thing of the past? Is it not really a factor here in Southern California?
Jim Straley: There are things that we should look at going into the spring is a good time, just like spring cleaning the house, there's spring cleaning of your car. We have a filter that's inside the air conditioning component, it's called a pollen filter. As spring comes up, we all hear about pollen on the news in the weather reports, it's a good time to get that filter changed. If you notice any type of odors in the A/C heating system that you've picked up over there, there's ways to clean the interior components of the heating system so your car does remain still fresh. If your Volkswagen has a coolant interval change, every three years on most cars.
Tom Smith: Coolant meaning like the radiator fluid?
Jim Straley: Right, engine coolant. If you're coming on a three year mark, the engine cooling is vital to keeping the car running correctly. Overheating of an engine is the most drastic form of failure you can have, even more so than if it ran out of oil. So the engine coolant should be checked. AC system going into the summer. We should have a specific temperature coming out of the vent. We usually look for something in the 40s coming out of the vent. Because out here we have so much heat that we want to get as cold as we can coming out so let's check with how the A/C system's working. It's a static check, it's nothing hard to see. That's really about it going into the spring. You know, we have a great staff in our service department. And our service advisers have built longtime rapport with some of our clients have a 150,000, 200,000 miles on their Volkswagen still and they still drive them as daily drivers. So that tells you right there just by normal maintenance, keeping the oil clean, taking care of issues as they arise keeps them on the road for a very long time.
Tom Smith: You mentioned earlier your service advisors and I love you guys here at Ontario Volkswagen, because it is family run, family operated, everybody has been here for a duration, and you have your customer first award that you guys have received a number of years in a row, which is bestowed upon only a small percentage of Volkswagen dealers across the country. To me personally, the service adviser is so important to where I buy a car because I mean I love my sales guy when I'm buying a car, or my sales woman when I'm buying a car, but I'm going to work with them for the transaction. The service adviser, I'm going to see at least every 10,000 miles, right?
Jim Straley: Every ten. You see, you may spend four hours with your salesman, but you will spend at least 100 hours with your adviser during the ownership of your car.
Tom Smith: So especially with the Volkswagens, obviously they've traditionally gone forever, as long as you take care of them, but now with the new Volkswagen warranty that you have six year, 72,000, the service adviser and I are going to be seeing a lot of each other over the length of the vehicle, the duration of the vehicle. Just from a perspective a maintenance.
Jim Straley: And that really goes to speak for Volkswagen and the fact that they want a strong family in the new people first warranty, which is that longer duration of year end mileage, is going to make you a bigger part of our service department. It's going to bring more rapport with you. We're going to want to keep your Volkswagen running, and your relationship with your service adviser is going to be so important. So when you make a phone call, you're a name and a face that we know. And we go to great lengths to know who you are and we want you to be part of our family, as well as we want to take care of your car.
Tom Smith: So with the extra long Volkswagen warranty, on top of the fact that Volkswagens are good for hundreds of thousands of miles, as they have always been, the key thing is like anything else, maintain it.
Tom Smith: What is the benchmark? What are the guidelines? Is it just wait for your lights to pop on? Is it come see me in 10,000 miles? How are the new Volkswagens on the roads these days… How do I work with them as an owner and making sure that I have it for as many years, as many hundreds of thousands of miles as I want to?
Jim Straley: Most important is just to the schedule that date. You know, it's a birthday for your car. It's something. You know something reminds you, I got to bring the car in. But like again, like you said earlier, 10,000 miles to most California drivers is six months. So we're going to see you every six months, just for an oil change and a quick look around. Get you in and out, get your car washed for you, get you back down the road. The important thing about maintenance though, it allows us to tell you what you may be expecting. What are your tires like. What are your brakes like. What are other things like that you drive every day that wear out that may wear out somewhere in between. So we want to tell you everything is great with your car, but we also want to say you're going to be looking for tires before your next service. Your brakes are down to 15 percent. So you can plan to come in, you can budget to come in, and now it's no longer an unexpected expense.
Tom Smith: It's like the dentist appointment, right?
Tom Smith: There's my little card. I mean sometimes I still get the card, I just plug it into my phone right? Skip the card. But yeah, all right, we've got to watch that tooth, keep an eye on it.
Jim Straley: And if it becomes a repair, we can tell you a price, we can give you time to budget it into your personal life. Because a broken down car is very expensive to fix. A budgeted repair, you're going to save $100 a month, like I do at six months. So it becomes part of the framework of driving and living.
Tom Smith: What else can you tell us about Volkswagens that we should keep an eye out as we motor through Southern California in our new Volkswagen from Ontario Volkswagen.
Jim Straley: You'll be seeing more of them. Volkswagen has made it a huge effort to become a primary car on the road. The Atlas, by far an outstanding car, with other makes and models that are its competition. We have the new Jetta coming out, brand new car, it's not the Jetta you've seen before. We have the Golf R. We've got the new Tiguan. There's a lot of new product that Volkswagen has introduced to us in America, so that Volkswagen becomes a big name brand.
Tom Smith: Jim Straley, the service manager here at Ontario Volkswagen, Ontario Volkswagen is a partner of the iDriveSoCal podcast. So, thank you for being a partner.
Jim Straley: Thanks for having me.
Tom Smith: Thank you for joining us for this podcast as well. We look forward to future talks about keeping our Volkswagens in tip top shape and until next time, I'm Tom Smith, this is iDriveSoCal, thanks for listening.