3/8" (10mm) keyless chuck. Powerful 4.2 amp motor. Variable speed (0-3,000 rpm). Lock-On button; built-in belt clip. Drills through mild steel, hardwood and softwood. Features mid-grip design for balance and control, keyless chuck for fast and easy bit changes, two-finger variable speed trigger for control between low to high speeds. Specs: 6 ft. cord length, max. hole diameter in: hardwood- 3/8"; softwood- 3/4", 120V-50-60Hz, 2,600 no load speed, and weighs 3.2 lbs. Includes carrying bag.
Features variable speed reversing for controlled drilling and driving, bubble level, on-board bit storage. Specs: 0-1,500 rpm, capacity in: steel- 3/8", wood- 1". Includes one double ended screwdriving bit and storage bag.. Powerful 6.0 amp motor, variable speed (0-3300 rpm). Hammer: 0-43,500 BPM. Lock-On button for extended use. Die-cast aluminum gear housing. 360? assist handle. Includes: depth rod, auxiliary handle and chuck key. 3/8" VSR drill with powerful 4.5 amp motor. VSR switch for drilling, driving screws, sanding and many other applications. 0 - 3,000 rpm. Maximum drilling capacity 3/8" in steel; 3/4" in wood. Large trigger with infinite speed control. 3/8" keyless chuck for convenience when changing bits. 10' cord to allow most uses without an extension cord. Weighs 3.96 lbs.
Leg stand for the RK7136.2 (711.6411) miter saw. 4 easily attached legs allow users to accurately and safely use the miter saw away from the work bench. Legs slide into pockets in the miter saw base and secure with large thumb screws. Leg stand includes rolling material supports that attach to a 2" x 4" (Not Included). The rolling material supports also include material stops for repetitive cuts. Quick connect system allows for tool free change of a variety of tool attachments. Powerful 4.0 amp motor provides enough power for a full range of applications and attachments. Compact and lightweight design allows user to carry out drilling/driving tasks in confined spaces and with ease. 11 position clutch provides extra level of control to prevent stripping and overdriving screws. Features variable speed trigger for control of drilling speed, keyless chuck for fast and easy bit changes, built-in level for precise horizontal and vertical drilling, lock-on button for extended drilling and soft grip handle. Specs: 0-2,000 rpm no load speed, 120v. cut capacity in: soft wood-3/4", hardwood-3/8", 6' cord and weighs 3.5 lbs. Includes bit index, double-ended driver bit and carrying bag.
For drilling holes through and driving large fasteners in wood, metal and plastic. Features variable speed reversing, all metal gear housing, reversing brush system and 360 degree side handle. Specs: 0-900 rpm, capacity in: steel- 1/2", wood- 1-1/2". Includes side handle, chuck key and holder. Variable speed trigger lets user control drilling speed, two finger trigger for increased control. Accepts large diameter bits designed for woodworking and cutting, side-assist handle for controlled, accurate drilling, horizontal bubble level for precise drilling and driving. Specs: no load BPM is 51,000, no load RPM is 3,000, 120V/50 -60 Hz. Includes hammer drill, chuck key side and assist handle. Features hammer function for drilling concrete and brick, magnesium gear housing for strength and prolonged life, keyed chuck secures the bit for heavy-duty use and soft grip handle. Specs: 120V/60Hz, 0-2800RPM no-load speed, 0-44800BPM impact rate, max drilling capacity in: wood- 1-1/4", masonry- 1/2", steel- 1/2" and weighs 5 lbs. Includes: 10 ft. cord, auxiliary handle, depth gauge and chuck key.
Features variable speed reversing dial located in switch, lightweight, compact, maximum torque of 108.1 in-lbs, form fit palm grip with minimal vibration. Specs: 0-2,500 rpm no load speed, 108.1 in-lbs maximum torque, cut capacity in: wood 1", steel 3/8" and weighs 3.1 lbs. Belt clip holds drill securely while working. Lock-on button provides easier control during prolonged use. Soft grip handle improves user comfort and control. Specs: 0-2,500 rpm no load speed, 6 ft power cord, variable-speed trigger, anti-slip comfort grip and weighs 3.2 lbs. Lightweight and durable steel stand has adjustable height and folds for transport. For use with No.D24000 (770.2525).
7.0 amp motor delivers the power and durability to complete the toughest drilling applications. 0-3100 rpm. Cast metal gear housing helps dissipate heat from internal components for additional durability. Hammer drill and drill modes provide versatility for drilling into metal, wood, concrete, brick, block and other masonry materials. Two finger locking trigger provides ease of use during extended use. Beats/Min: 52700 bpm. Side handle provides more control in heavy applications and bind up situations. Includes (1) side handle, (1) depth rod, (1) chuck and key holder. Weighs only 4.5 lbs. Features variable speed reversing with ratcheting keyless chuck for minimal slipping, lock-on switch recessed in handle to prevent accidental lock-on, soft grip handle, oversized 2-finger trigger, service minder brushes, and sturdy belt clip. Specs: 8 ft. cord length, 0-2,600 no load rpm, 120V ac rating and weighs 3.4 lbs. Variable speed/reversing switch, soft grip handle, reversing brush system and mid-handle design for balance and comfort, ROC hammer technology for high speed masonry drilling, hammer drill or drill mode for masonry, wood or steel drilling, two speed selector, metal gear housing, 360-degree side handle with depth rod. Specs: 0-1,000 and 0-3,000 RPM, 51,000 BPM, cutting capacity: steel- 1/2", 1-1/4 "- wood, 1/2" -concrete. Includes: (1) chuck key & holder, side handle, depth rod, kit box.
Add true mobility to your Universal Steel stand. Includes (4) heavy-duty casters. Dual-locking mechanism protects against caster roll and pivot. Includes all necessary hardware. Powerful 7.0 amp motor gives the user the power to get the job done. Compact design allows for user comfort. Lightweight design decreases user fatigue. Variable speed trigger switch gives you greater versatility. Lock-on switch reduces fatigue. No load speed: 0-2,800 rpm. Maximum watts out: 440. Tool weighs only 3.55 lbs. Capacity in wood (spade bit): 1". Capacity in wood (hole saw): 1-1/8". Capacity in steel (twist bit) 3/8". Includes chuck key. Variable speed reversing trigger for versatility in drilling and fastening applications with a soft grip handle and all ball-bearing construction that delivers high performance in heavy-duty applications. All metal ratcheting keyless chuck for greater bit retention. Specs: 650w max watts out, capacity in: wood (spade bit) 1", wood (hole saw) 1-1/8" and steel (twist bit) 3/8", single gear reduction, pistol grip handle, anti-slip grip and weighs 4.1lbs.
Triple gear reduction provides torque for demanding drilling applications. Soft grip mid handle provides balance and control. Specs: 0-800 rpm, drilling capacity in: steel- 1/2", wood- 1-1/12", 6 ft power cord, variable speed trigger, anti-slip comfort grip, and weighs 4.8 lbs. Includes cast metal side handle, chuck key and holder. Variable speed trigger for fast drilling in wood and metal. All metal gear case provides superior gear support in high torque applications. Soft grip handle and two finger trigger. Specs: Voltage 120 AC only, 0-2800 rpm no load speed, keyless metal chuck, 2-wire 8' cord and weighs 4.25 lbs. Compact and lightweight hammer drill with variable speed control dial, push button reverse switch, one-piece cylindrical housing and aluminum die-cast inner cover and gear cover, oversize trigger switch, elastomer, non-slip grip, removable side handle, 1-1/16" center height that allows better reach into narrow work spaces. Specs: rated power input-590 Watts, 0.80 HP, rated power output-310W, 0.42HP, max power output- 650W, 0.88HP, no load speed 0-2,900/min, no load impact rate 0-46,400/BPM, 111.6in/lbs max torque, capacity in: concrete-5/8", wood-1", steel 1/2", 10-19/32" long, weighs 3.7lbs. Includes: side handle, depth gauge and plastic case.
Single speed hammer drill. 7.0 amp motor provides high performance and overload protection. Dual mode: hammer drill/drill for wood, steel or masonry applications. Lightweight design for extended use and less user fatigue weighs only 4.3 lbs. Two-finger, rubber trigger for user comfort. 360 degree side handle with depth rod offers greater control, versatility and increased depth accuracy. Variable speed allows for precise hole placement on work surface. Compact design (10.3" length) allows for comfortable use and easy access to tight spaces. Lock-on trigger gives the option to keep the drill running continuously when doing repetitive applications. Variable speed control dial located on trigger, push button reversing switch, impact to drilling switch, low noise cooling air-flow design, removable side handle, Ball and needle bearing construction for longer tool life, industrial grade keyed chuck, provides greater bit retention, elastomer, non-slip grip. Specs: straight shank, keyed 3-jaw chuck, impact rate is 0-46,400BPM, no load speed is 0-2900RPM, capacity in: concrete-5/8", wood-1", steel-1/2", 2 modes of operation, switch is EVS, reversible, 11-11/32 long, weighs 3.5lbs. Includes: side handle, depth gauge, chuck key, and plastic case. Table saw stand for Worm Drive table saw. The portable jobsite Worm drive table saw stand is made exclusively for (8889081) . Set-up for the job is quick and easy with tool-less latches to secure the table saw. Designed for portability, weighing only 14 lbs.
Features variable speed /reversing for drilling in a wide variety of materials, low decibel rating (79dB). in-line handle, large recessed lock-on button, all-ball bearing construction and large trigger switch. Specs: 0-2,500 rpm no load speed, capacity in: steel- 3/8", wood- 1" and weighs 3.1 lbs. Includes keyless chuck and plastic tool case. Folds for easy storage. Portable, lightweight and durable. Fits No.DW745 (SKU 281.2428) jobsite table saw. Dual speed transmissions provides maximum torque in setting one and maximum speed in setting two. Hammer drill and drill modes provides versatility for drilling into metal, wood, concrete, brick, block and many other materials. Cast metal gear housing helps dissipate heat from internal components for additional durability. Includes cast metal side handle, depth rod, chuck key and holder. Specs: 0-1,100 & 0-3,100 rpm, 52,700 bpm, 1/2" capacity in steel, 1-1/4" capacity in wood, 1/2" capacity in concrete, 6' power cord, variable-speed trigger, anti-slip comfort grip and 5.1 lbs weight.
Features variable speed control trigger, cast aluminum gear housing, double gear reduction, oversized reversible switch and trigger lock, removable side handle, and belt hook. Designed to fit in hand for improved control with minimal vibration. Specs: 0 to 850 rpm no-load speed, 416 in-lbs max torque, drilling capacity in: wood- 2-9/16", steel- 1/2", hole saw- 4-1/2" and weighs 4.6lbs. Includes chuck key, side handle, handle joint, injection molded carrying case. Variable speed and reversing switch, metal gear housing for jobsite durability, made of helical cut steel, heat treated gears, two finger trigger for increased comfort. Specs: 0-850 rpm no-load speed, 600 watts maximum output power, 360 degree side handle, double gear reduction. Includes: chuck key with holder. Lightweight, all ball bearing construction for longer tool life with two modes of operation, hammering with rotation and rotation only, ergonomic handle with rubberized soft grip, extended service life of carbon brushes, recessed lock on button for continuous use. Specs: capacities in: concrete-5/8", steel 1/2", wood-1-3/16", no load RPM 0-2,800, BPM 0-44,800, 11-7/8" long, weighs 4.3lbs. Includes: side handle, depth gauge, keyless drill chuck, plastic case.
Equipped with a removable 360 degree side handle that also assists in setting the depth rod for pre-set hole drilling. Metal gear housing. 2-mode operation, hammer drill and drill only modes for concrete, wood, and metal. Over-mold increases grip and reduces user felt vibration. Specs: 0-2,800 no load rpm, 0-48,000 no load bpm, 1-1/4" wood capacity-hole saw, 1/2" metal capacity-twist bit, 5/8" concrete capacity, 8 ft fixed cord type, trigger lock, and weighs 4.9 lbs. Heavy-duty all steel construction, stand supports up to 400 lbs. Universal design accommodates all brands of miter saws, including 12" sliding miter saws. Quick-release mounting brackets for easy miter saw mounting and removal. Tool-free adjustment of material supports and extension arms. Material supports include rollers and positive stops for repetitive cuts. Weighs 41.8 lbs. Portable tile saw stand for No.MK370 EXP model tile saw; weighs 3.1 lbs.
Lightweight for extended use with variable speed, dual mode hammerdrill/drill for wood, steel or masonry applications, 360 degree side handle with depth rod, two-finger, rubber trigger. Specs: max watts out 650W, no load speed 0-2,700RPM, blows/Min 0-46,000BPM, capacity in: steel 1/2", wood 1-1/4", concrete optimum 5/32-3/8", 11-1/2" long, weighs 4.3lbs. Includes: side handle, depth rod, chuck key with holder. Features a muscular 8.5 amp motor that handles all masonry drilling applications, delivering a max of 51,000 BPM for muscles and durability. The tool's drilling capacities range from 3/4" for masonry applications to 1-1/2" for wood. The HG 18-2 features a torque control auxiliary handle, which locks into place; the handle has a built-in depth gauge. The dual mode selector easily converts from rotation only to hammer drill mode. A rotating brush plate allows users to easily back out bound-up bits. It has two speed settings, one for high speed and one for high torque. Because of its heavy duty three jaw 1/2" chuck, the tool has a high clamping force that prevents drill bits from slipping. This robust drill has a metal front housing for longer life, a pistol grip handle with soft-grip design and an integral slip clutch for security against recoil. Includes (1) 360? auxiliary handle and (1) depth gauge. Features an all metal gear case and diaphragm, heavy-duty chuck, 360-degree locking side handle, ergonomic textured grip and two finger trigger for user comfort and balance. Specs: 120V AC, 0-850 rpm no load speed, drilling capacity in: wood (auger bit)- 1-1/2", wood (self-feed bit)- 2-9/16", metal (hole saw)- 2", 1/2in-20 spindle, double gear train, 8 ft. fixed 3-wire rubber cord and weighs 5.4 lb. Includes side handle and chuck key with holder.
Features an all metal gear case and diaphragm, heavy-duty chuck, 360-degree locking side handle, ergonomic textured grip and two finger trigger for user comfort and balance. Specs: 120V AC, 0-850 rpm no load speed, drilling capacity in: wood (auger bit)- 1-1/2", wood (self-feed bit)- 2-9/16", metal (hole saw)- 2", 1/2in-20 spindle, double gear train, 8 ft. fixed 3-wire rubber cord, soft grip handle and weighs 5.4 lb. Includes side handle and chuck key with holder. Features a variable speed reversing switch, motor generates 50 percent more power with increased overload protection for added durability, soft grip handle and two-finger trigger, 360 degree locking side handle for greater control and versatility, metal gear housing for jobsite durability and increased reliability. Specs: 980W max watts out, drill capacity in: wood (spade bit) 1-1/2", wood (hole saw) 3-5/8", steel (twist bit) 1/2", wood (self-feed) 2-9/16", wood (auger bit) 1-1/2", steel (hole saw) 2", double gear reduction, handle style pistol grip design, anti-slip grip and weighs 4.9lbs. Includes 360 degree locking side handle with soft grip and chuck key with holder. All metal gear case and diaphragm. 360-degree locking side handle. All metal Grip-Lok, 2-sleeve keyless metal chuck. Ergonomic tactile soft grip and 2-finger trigger. Specs: 0-2500 rpm no load speed, capacity in: wood (flat boring bit) 1-1/2", wood (hole saw) 2-1/4", metal (twist bit) 1/2", 3/8in.-24 spindle, double gear train, 10' fixed 2-wire rubber cord, double insulated and weighs 4.1 lbs. Includes side handle.
Compact front to back length. Multi-grip trigger provides comfort and convenience, allowing the user to get into tighter spaces while still having access to the trigger. Specs: 360UWO, 2 speed settings, 0-650/0-2,000, plastic ratcheting chuck and weighs 3 lbs. Includes tool only with belt hook and 2" Phillips tip bit. High/low gear for high speed drilling, or high toque applications. Dual mode for hammerdrill/drill used in wood, steel or masonry applications. Features two finger, rubber trigger. Specs: 6500W max watts out, 0-1,200/0-2,700rpm no load speed, 0-19,000/0-46,000bpm, capacity in: optimum- 5/32- 3/8", steel- 1-1/2", wood- 1/2" and weighs 4.8lbs. Includes 360-degree locking side handle, steel depth rod, chuck key with holder and kit box. Features variable speed, reversing, two mode selection for hammer with rotation or rotation only, synchronized gear shift, ergonomic soft grip handle, two finger trigger switch, self stop brush system. Specs: 120 AC, 0-1,350/0-2,500rpm no load, 0-20,000/0-40,000 bpm, capacities in: wood- 3-3/4", metal-twist bit- 1/2", concrete- 3/4", self-feed bit- 1-3/4", 10 ft. fixed cord, trigger lock and weighs 6.0 lbs. Includes side handle, depth gauge, chuck key and impact resistant carrying case.
Features variable speed reversing switch for increased versatility, 1/2" all metal single sleeve ratcheting keyless chuck with automatic spindle lock, soft mid handle grip. Specs: 0-1,200 rpm no load speed, 980 W max watts out, drilling capacity in: wood: (spade bit)- 1-1/2", (hole saw)- 3-5/8", (self-feed)- 2-9/16", (auger bit)- 1-1/2", steel: (twist bit)- 1/2", (hole saw)- 2", double gear reduction, anti-slip grip and weighs 5.2 lbs. Includes 360 degree locking side handle with soft grip. Built in electronics include variable speed control, an electronic clutch, 11 settings plus drill mode, fuel gauge,and overload protection, single sleeve ratcheting chuck, extended paddle switch, LED's illuminates work surface. Specs: 12V. no load speed is 800RPM, 100 in/lbs torque, head length is 3-3/4", single sleeve, ratcheting, Lituium-Ion battery, 11.75" long, weighs 2.43lbs. Includes: (1) M12 Red Lithium battery, (1) 30-minute charger, (1) carrying case. Features trigger speed control, reversing, a Quik-Lok cord that can be removed from drill for storage or service replacement, brush cartridge system with a set of spare brushes. Specs: 120v AC, 0-950rpm no load speed, capacity in: wood (auger bit) 1-1/2", (self feed bit) 2", metal (hole saw) 2", 1/2 in.-20 spindle, double gear train, 8ft cord, grounded, trigger lock and weighs 4.8 lbs. Includes side handle, chuck key with holder.
Compact for easy access in tight places with variable speed reversing, paddle switch, shielded chuck, 100 percent ball bearing construction, double gear reduction increases torque performance, decreases gear stress, pistol grip handle. Specs: no load speed 0-1,200RPM, max watts out 200W, capacity in: wood (spade bit)-1-1/8", wood (hole saw)-1-1/8", steel (twist bit)-3/8", (hole saw)-3/4", gear reduction double , anti-slip grip, anti-lock control, spindle lock , weighs 3.75lbs. Includes: chuck key with holder. Delivers cordless drilling power into tough-to-reach spaces. Packs plenty of torque for a wide range of drilling and driving tasks, yet it weighs only 4.0 lbs. with a slim design and over 1' of tool extension. It?s ideal for assembly, garage door installation, steel framing, woodworking, electrical, and any other job that requires a more compact drilling solution in close-quarters applications. Built-in LED light with afterglow illuminates the work area. Specs: Variable speed is 0-1,800 RPM, 3/8" keyless chuck, 121 in.lbs. max torque, 12-3/8" long. Battery and charger not included. Generates 50 percent more power with increased overload protection for added durability. Dual mode for versatility in masonry, wood, or steel drilling applications. Features two speed range, high speed or high torque, soft grip handle, two finger trigger and metal gear housing. Specs: 980W max watt out, 0-1,200/0-3,500rpm no load speed, 0-56,000bpm, capacity in: steel- 1/2", wood- 1-1/2", concrete optimum 5/32-7/16", 14" long and weighs 6.0lbs. Includes 360 locking side handle, steel depth rod, chuck key with holder and kit box.
Reversible, variable speed. Retractable belt clip, ergonomic rubberized grips, large trigger switch, comfortable side handle rotates 360 degrees, all ball and needle bearing construction, brushes are easily accessible, double insulated. Specs: capacity in: steel 1/2", wood 1-1/2"; 0-900 RPM no load speed, weighs 4.8 lbs. Includes: chuck key, side handle. Powerful motor engineered for improved drilling and mixing performance; provides increased speed and torque for drilling large holes, balanced for reduced operator fatigue. D-handle rotates 360 degrees with 24 positive stops for multi position operation. Specs: AMPS (120V), capacities in wood: (auger bit 1-7/16"), (self feed-2-9/16"), (hole saw-5"), in steel: (twist bit) 1/2", (hole saw) 3", no load speed 600 RPM, overall length 13-3/8", weighs 6.3 lbs. Includes: (1) 1/2" spade handle drill, (1) drill chuck, (1) chuck key, (1) side handle and On-board chuck key storage for fast and convenient bit changes. Variable speed with 3-Mode operation rotation only, hammering with rotation and hammering only, ergonomic D-shaped handle with rubberized soft grip, accepts SDS-PLUS bits, one touch sliding chuck, built-in torque limiter, 'No hammering when idling' function, extended service life of carbon brushes, recessed lock on button, 40 different bit angle settings. Specs: 7AMP, impact energy is 2.7 ft./lbs., no load BPM is 0-4,500, no load RPM is 0-1,100, capacity in: concrete 1", steel-1/2", wood-1-1/4", 16-7/8" long, weighs 6.6lbs. Includes: (1) rotary hammer, (1) 360 degree auxiliary handle, (1) depth gauge, (1) carrying case. Includes: (1) rotary hammer, (1) auxiliary handle, (1) depth gauge, (1) plastic tool case.
Dual-mode selector converts from rotation only to hammer drill mode. Ergonomic pistol-grip handle. Integral slip clutch helps minimize torque reaction. Features rotating brush plate, metal gear housing and 2 speeds. Specs: 3-jaw chuck, max hole in: concrete- 7/8", wood- 1-5/8", metal- 5/8", 0-900/0-3000 no load rpm, 0-18000/0-54000 no load bpm, 13.5" long and weighs 10.9 lbs. Includes 360-degree auxiliary handle, depth gauge and carrying case. Features a lightweight design to provide ease of use and reduce user fatigue. Mechanical clutch protects tool when bit binds up. 3-mode operation: rotary hammer, hammer only and rotation only. Variable position chisel stop allows steel to be adjusted for work in any orientation. Specs:1.8 ft-lbs impact energy, 0-1,500 no load rpm, 0-5625 no load bpm, 10 ft cord length, double insulated, D-handle style, 2-1/2" thin wall core bit capacity, and weighs 5.8 lbs. Features variable speed reversing switch avoids air bubbles when mixing mud and offers greater control when drilling. Specs: 600 watts max power output, 0-550 rpm no-load speed, triple gear reduction, drilling capacity in: wood (spade bit) 1-1/2", wood (self-feed) 2-9/16", wood (hole saw) 5", wood (auger bit) 1-1/2", steel (twist bit) 1/2", steel (hole saw) 3" and weighs 7.5 lbs. Includes 3 position side handle, 2-position rear spade handle chuck key and holder.
Dual speed ranges for increased user flexibility providing a wide range of applications. Compact front to back length allowing users to fit into hard to reach spaces. Multi-grip trigger provides comfort and convenience. Spec: 360 UWO, 2 speed settings, 0-650/0-2000 rpm, 3/8" plastic ratcheting chuck. Includes 20V max 1.5 Ah compact li-ion battery, 30 minute fast charger, belt hook, 2" phillips tip bit and kit box. Motor provides overload protection. Metal gear case can withstand daily jobsite abuse. Lightweight balanced design reduces operator fatigue. Dual speed motor optimized for concrete fastening. Specs: 120 AC, 0-16,000/0-40,000 bpm no load, 0-1,000/0-2,500 rpm no load speed, capacity in: steel- 1/2", concrete- 3/4", 10 ft. Quik-Lok cord, and weighs 6.4 lbs. Includes side handle, depth gauge, chuck key and carrying case. Rolling table saw stand weighs only 33lbs. Heavy-duty kick stand allows the stand to balance upright for mobility and storage. Wide stand base and offset rear legs provide stability and support for material feed control. Heavy-duty aluminum construction withstands loads up to 200 lbs. Rubber feet keep the stand from sliding on smooth surfaces. Table top height provides the user ideal table top positioning for a wide variety of table saw applications.
HammerHook allows quick tool storage during the job. 0-1,300 rpm; 0-5,800 bpm. Multi-function selector provides 3 modes of operation: rotation only, rotary hammer and hammer-only mode. Vario-Lock positioning rotates and locks chisel into 36 different positions to optimize working angle. Rotating brush plate provides equal power in forward and reverse. Cord Turret 35" pivot for added flexibility and longer cord life. SDS-plus bit system tool-free bit changes with automatic bit locking, dust protection and maximum impact energy transfer rate. D-handle design is ideal for overhead and downward drilling applications. Variable speed reversing trigger for accurate bit starting as well as removing fasteners or bound bits. Integral clutch helps minimize torque reaction. Compact, easy use between framing studs or any other close quarter application with variable speed for controlled drilling in wood/metal and speedy fastening, built in shock proof, high output, white LED light illuminates drilling area with a bulb that never needs replacing throughout the life of the tool, paddle switch with speed limiting dial, reduced head height, ball bearing construction. Specs: capacity in: wood-13/16", steel-3/8", no load RPM is 0-2,400, 10-5/8" long, weighs 3.1lbs. Includes: grip complete, chuck key, key holder. Extra long handles, two handed operation for large hole drilling or material mixing, 450 rpm operating speed, for large bits or any hi-torque application. Heat treated gears are helical-cut for quiet performance. Specs: voltage 120 AC , wood capacity: (auger bit) 1-1/2", (hole saw) 4", metal capacity (twist bit) 1/2", spindle 5/8 in.-16, triple gear train, 8 ft. fixed cord, grounded, weighs 11.4 lbs. Includes: pipe handle, chuck key, flexible key holder.
Features a full size router table in a compact, portable package. Durable and versatile. Equipped with all new Level-Loc reducing rings that twist into place and lock in level and flush with the plate surface. The plate comes with three rings: 1", 12/16" (for use with Porter-Cable style guide bushings) and 25/8". Markings make it easy to center and mount any router. Heavy-duty aluminum fence with new clamps that allow quick, confident fence adjustment. Just flip the cams up, move the fence, and then flip the cams back down to lock the fence in place. Features 3.75" head length, electronic clutch with 11 settings plus drill mode for complete control in fastening applications, extended multi-position handle and built in LED's. SPEC: 0-1500 no load speed, 100 in-lbs torque, multi-position trigger, 30 min charge time and weighs 3.7 lbs. Includes M18 Compact Red Lithium battery pack, 30 minute charger and carrying case. Variable speed switch, 2-speed gear change, depth gauge, all ball and needle bearings for long tool life, adjustable side handle, double insulated. Specs: capacity in: concrete-(high) 1/2" (low)-3/4", steel-(high) 1/4" (low)-1/2" , wood-(high)-3/4" (low)-1-1/2", no load RPM (high) 0-2,300 (low) 0-900, BPM (high) 0-46,000 (low) 0-18,000, 13-3/4" long, weighs 6.4lbs. Includes: drill chuck, chuck key, side handle, depth gauge, steel tool case.
Universal design works with all brands of miter saws. Lightweight aluminum construction, 5-1/2 ft. beam extends to support up to 16 ft. of material and up to 400 lbs. Legs provide support and fold for easy storage. Work stops/supports can be repositioned quickly anywhere along the rail. Non-marring feet, Miter Saw Not Included. Includes: (1) heavy duty miter sawstand, (2) convertible work supports/stops and (2) mounting brackets. D-handle right angle drill kit with a powerful 7 amp motor. Delivers trigger speed control in two ranges: 0-335/0-750 rpm plus reverse. Torque offers 1/2" capacity in steel. Heavy duty 1/2" keyed chuck with holder provides an industrial hold during drilling and fastening. Versatile: handles up to a 4-5/8" Self feed bit. Quik-Lok 8 ft 3-wire grounded rubber cord provides easy storage and field replacement. Weighs 10.3 lbs. 120V AC. No load rpm 0-500. This kit includes: (1) 1/2" D-Handle right angle drill, (1) 3/16" socket wrench, (1) 9/16" open end wrench, (1) RAD assembly and (1) side handle. Three speed ranges offer versatility of matching the appropriate speed to the application, right angle drilling and straight drilling, die cast metal gear housing, 5-position side handle, 360 degree right angle attachment, triple gear reduction provides increased torque and reduces gear stress, double insulated, meets OSHA Standards, U. L. Listed. Specs: no load speed is 400/600/900RPM, max watts out is 580W, capacity in: wood (spade bit)-1-1/2", (self-feed)-2-9/16", (hole saw)-4", Wood (auger bit)-1-1/2", in metal: (twist bit)-1/2", (hole saw)-5", triple gear reduction, weighs 9.75lbs. Includes: chuck key with holder, 5-position side handle, Allen wrench, kit box.
Wide adjustable infeed and outfeed roller work supports provide up to 8' of material support. Adjustable mounting rails adapt to nearly any miter saw or portable thickness planer. Wide rubber grip wheels provide jobsite mobility. 3-position pneumatic assisted raising and lowering for the ultimate in flexibility and ease of set up. Durable tubular steel constriction allows for a 300 lb max weight capacity. Compact vertical storage. Weighs 67 lbs. Miter Saw Not Included. Variable speed 3 finger trigger, SDS-Plus tool-free bit changes, 3 modes of operation, rotation only, rotary hammer and hammer only mode, vario-lock positioning rotates and locks chisel into 36 different positions, padded rear handle, 360 degree auxiliary handle with built-in depth gauge, integral clutch, double insulated, UL listed, complies to OSHA. Specs: 120V, impact energy is 2.6 ft./lbs., optimal concrete capacity range: 1/4"-7/8",max. hole diameter in: concrete-1-1/8", concrete-thin wall core bit-3", steel-1/2", wood-1-1/4", no load BPM 0-3,900, no load RPM 0-850 , weighs 9.3lbs., 12' cord, 15-1/4" long. Includes: (1) rotary hammer, (1) auxiliary handle, (1) depth gauge, (1) carrying case Powerful, yet compact for large hole drilling between joists and studs, two speed ranges increase the versatility of this drill, hi-torque and hi-speed for the heavy duty user with an extra long pipe handle that helps you control the power. Specs: 120AC, no load RPM is 300/1,200, capacity in: wood-(auger bit)-1-1/2", (self-feed bit)-4-5/8", metal (twist bit)-1/2", spindles 5/8"-16, triple gear train, 8 ft. fixed cord, grounded, weighs 11.5lbs. Includes: pipe handle.
Two operating speeds with a clutch in the low gear range, speed shifting is easy, easy turn gear shift knob, comfort grip handle features 3 positions with 90 degree left-right rotation for maximum operator comfort for all applications. Specs: 120A, no load RPM is 450/1,750, low speed clutch, capacity in: wood (self-feed bit)-4-5/8", (hole saw)-6", metal (twist bit)-1/2", spindle 5/8 in.-16, triple gear train, 8 ft. fixed cord, grounded, 22" long, weighs 14.7lbs. Includes: side handle. Two modes of operation, hammer only and hammer drilling, low vibration levels, 18.8m/s2 (full load), low noise levels of only 95.2 dB (full load), safety clutch shuts down rotation in the event of a bound bit, dust proof cover, auto-stop carbon brushes, sealed grease system, soft elastomer handle, adjustable 360 degree side handle. Specs: full-load speed is 510RPM, full-load impact is 2,800BPM, solid bit capacity is 1-1/2", core bit capacity is 4-1/8", 16-11/32" long, weighs 14.1 lbs. Includes side handle, dust cover, depth stopper and case. Two modes of operation, hammer only and hammer drilling. Designed to take on a variety of tasks including drilling holes in concrete for anchors or rebar, demolishing and chiseling concrete, cutting, digging, tamping or driving ground rods. Features large change lever, oversize trigger switch, soft over-molded handle, and 360 degree side handle. Specs: Vibration Level 16.5m/sec2, No Load Speed 620/RPM, Impact Rate 2,800/BPM, Impact Energy 6.3ft/lbs., Drill Bit Capacity: 1-9/16", Core Bit Capacity: 4-1/8", Weight: 15.6lbs. Includes: side handle, depth stopper rod, grease and carrying case.
Includes: drill with Quik-Lok, M18 Redlithium SX 4.0 extended capacity battery pack, M18 & M12 multi-voltage charger, contractor's bag. Powerstate brushless moter provides constant power under heavy load, 17"L, 8.5Lbs., 0-1,200 RPM. Capacity in wood: auger bits up to 1-1/4" and self-feed bits up to 2". Motor provides high performance and overload protection while impact energy provides fast drilling and powerful chipping, rear handle mount for increased user comfort in down drilling applications, factory set clutch reduces sudden, high torque reactions if bit jams, trigger lock on, rubber grip. Specs: 120V/AC, optimal concrete drilling-3/8-1-1/4", 8.0 ft-lbs of impact energy, no load speed 490 RPM, blows/min 3300 BPM, length 18.6", weight 13.5lbs. Includes: side handle, carrying case. Variable speed dial, vibration reduction in the hammer mechanism and the grip area provides maximum user comfort for extended periods of work, maintains speed under load and overload protection, delivers 20 percent more power in hammer only mode, rotates and locks chisel into 12 different positions, service light indicates when preventative maintenance is required, cord turret reduces cord wear. Specs: impact energy (ft. lbs.) 7.4 Ft. Lbs./8.1 (turbo), 18" long, max. hole dia. in: concrete-1-5/8", concrete-core bit-4-1/8", no load BPM is 1,700-2,900, no load RPM is 170-340, 120V, weighs, 15.1lbs. Includes: (1) 360 degree auxiliary side handle with depth stop, (1) carrying case.


Whether you are trying to capture a sun flare at midday, a silhouette as the sun descends behind the horizon, or a flame lighting a balloon in the dark, it is tricky business and definitely an area of weakness for me.
But we learn best by our failures. Or so they say. So, in an attempt to better help you I am going to share my captures and also my mistakes. And then link you to some experts on the subject.
Right before I went out to capture this I had read an article by the brilliant Ree Drummond, aka The Pioneer Woman. What doesn't she know? In the article she discussed how to capture sun flare for beginners and the most surprising part for me was learning to use the other end of the f-stop spectrum. It seems for years I've been reading about all the fabulous lenses with lower f-stops to produce better photos and yet to achieve a beautiful sun flare it requires you throw that knowledge out the window. For this shot above I bumped the f-stop to f/18. According to the experts the higher the better. They also suggest bumping the ISO to 400 or 800. I actually shot mine at 200 ISO. So, set your camera on aperture priority (AV), bump the ISO and f/stop up and go to town. I'm anxious to experiment more with this new found knowledge.
I had a beautiful vision for this, but I don't live on the Oregon Coast and have very few spots unobstructed by beans or corn. I also didn't allow enough time to find the proper location and ended up with more beans than children in the frame. So, I would definitely recommend finding the perfect elevated spot for your shoot ahead of time. You have a very narrow window of time to capture that perfect silhouette. As with the sun flare, you need to think backwards from everything you ever learned. Think more along the lines of landscape photography, only in the dark. I set my camera to aperture priority (AV) and cranked it to f/10 (for deeper depth of field), focused on the sun, then pressed the shutter half way down to see what shutter speed was recommended for proper exposure of the sunset. Then I set the f-stop and shutter speed in manual mode (M). I waited and clicked repeatedly on continuous shoot mode trying to capture the perfect moment. Recently Jaymi McClusky of Live.Love.Travel shared her silhouettes at the beach and a wonderful tutorial. Her shots are breathtaking and so worth a visit. One day I will achieve that kind of silhouette greatness. She makes it look so easy, but it is definitely something that takes some practice and perhaps a better sunset.
I hauled my camera bag and tripod on the mile hike to this location and proceeded to wait 3 hours with the other 3,000 people (Have I mentioned how much I love crowds in the heat?) for the .3 seconds they all glowed. And only 4 of the 5 worked. Sigh. What we do for a shot! For this one I set my camera on my tripod and framed the shot, then I set my camera to shutter speed priority (TV) and as the light dimmed, I lowered the shutter speed. A bit of trial and error is involved. The final setting was 1/3 of a sec. And I can't help but wonder if the concession lights going on almost simultaneously with the glowing balloons at the last second had anything to do with the outcome. I also used my handheld clicker to avoid shake. No additional editing was done. I might go back and remove all of the cell phones and cameras in the foreground one of these days, but for now I thought it best you see the raw shot.
That's all I've got for now. I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of light you manage to capture. Will there be firework shots coming in? Lightning bugs? Shadows? Sunrises? The possibilities are endless. Just look around.
The theme for Week 6, July 8th is Patriotism.
Don't forget to stop over at Kristi's place to see her fabulous LIGHT shots.
Lish...swoon! That first pic gave me goose bumps (literally...I'm not kidding) and the second picture is just perfect.
Wonderful photos and thanks for the tips..it is great to be able to read a short blip on each topic and also to have resources for when I want to read more about it. THANKS!
OMG that sillouhette picture is TDF!! I love your photography Alicia!!
Idk, I think your silhouette picture is PDG. (Pretty damn good). I'm still only working with my cellphone but I did send my pics into photoshop this week. I found the halos presented by the light under a tree intriguing.
These are all terrific! A higher ISO for sunflares--I haven't tried that yet. Thanks for the tips each week and the fun summer challenge!
This is such a great post. So easy to understand... succinct and to the point. Thanks Alicia I am pinning this for future reference!
Nice pictures. I love that romantic backlight.
You would never know this is your weak area. Those are gorgeous! Thanks for the tips about the F stops when trying to capture the light. I have so much to learn!
This is such a fun photo challenge. Thanks for hosting it!
I was reading only this week about how to take silhouette shots and really want to give it a try. I think your shot worked very well. I love the shot of the balloons too.
The silhouette shot is awesome!
I tried for some lightning bug shots, but nothing looked like what I wanted it too. =( Have to keep working on that one!
The balloons look like a lot of fun.
I really like the silhouette photo. Do you have a trick to getting good ones? Mine don't usually turn out.
Breasthtaking photos! Love it all!
Awesome photos Alicia. Love that silhouette and those hot air balloons. Gorgeous!
Wow Alicia - those shots are gorgeous. Totally worth the wait on that last shot and your silhouette is beautiful.
Sorry to link and run last night! I absolutely ADORE that one of the balloons, incredible.
WOW- love those Alicia- each so different in the interpretation of light- but equally perfect for it.
Beautiful! I love that the last shot of the balloons is SOOC. Amazing work!
I wish we had fireflies here! I would take BOATLOADS of pictures of them! In jars, in corn fields, in your hair… I do miss that about Iowa! Have a GREAT weekend!
Love the silhoutte photo!! Great ballon shot also!!!


As we all might be aware of, this movie Thackeray is the story based on the life of Balasaheb Thackeray, the Founder of Shiv Sena, an Indian far – right regional political party in Maharashtra. As it is a biopic, it deals with the supreme leader's life majorly political life. Check our Thackeray movie review here.
Nawazuddin Siddique who played the role of the political stalwart can be seen as a person who perfectly fitted the role. The film portrayed the characters really well that you will find them live on the screen. Nawazuddin makes his presence very noticeable with his promising acting. Amrita Rao after almost 6 years of gap also made a memorable performance. The movie as publicized can be considered as a tribute to the regional party leader who dedicated his life to the party and serving people. The movie has got some really touching lines and the sentimental scenes are definitely worth your attention. Go, for if you like watching political dramas on screen.


The 25th of January marked the completion of four years since the electoral victory of SYRIZA (Coalition of the Radical Left) back in 2015. Today, four years later, we can draw valuable conclusions regarding the actual role of SYRIZA in Greece's political developments. Most importantly, the Greek working class can draw conclusions which can be proved helpful in the upcoming battles of class struggle.
The coalition government between SYRIZA and the far-right, nationalist party of "Independent Greeks", which lasted for 4 years, did a significant job. Actually, it was the government that completed the "dirty job" on behalf of the capital and managed to "succeed" where the previous administrations of New Democracy (ND) and PASOK had failed. The pre-electoral declarations of SYRIZA about the "end of austerity" were soon proved false promises.
In the anti-people, anti-worker policies of the previous governments and the two austerity memorandums, Tsipras' government added a third one, alongside with hundreds of anti-worker laws and post-memorandum commitments until 2060! Despite the rhetoric about "clash with EU austerity", the SYRIZA-ANEL government became an efficient implemeter of lasting austerity, and "balanced budgets" (which means more cuts in state funds for Education, Health, Social Security, etc).
Within a month in the government, SYRIZA and its right-wing partner, ANEL, proceeded to the first agreement of anti-people measures with the Troika (which hypocritically was renamed as "the institutions"). This first agreement, which was actually a continuation of the existing austerity mechanism, took the name "bridge programme". In summer 2015, as part of an effort to deceive workers and popular strata, the government of Alexis Tsipras organized a new machination: They "set up" a false dilemma through the notorious July 5th referendum, actually trapping the Greek people within the logic of the "lesser evil". Just a few weeks later, the SYRIZA-ANEL government, with the votes of New Democracy, PASOK and Potami, passed the 3rd austerity memorandum at the Greek Parliament.
Full implementation of all the anti-people, anti-worker measures of the previous austerity memorandums (2010-2014) signed by the governments of PASOK and ND, which include immense cuts in salaries and destruction of labour rights.
Unprecedented tax enforcement against the working class and popular strata, including increase in VAT and dozens of increases in "special" taxes. At the same time, numerous tax evasion laws in favor of the big capital remained intact.
Cuts in pensions and retirement age limits, decrease of lump-sum allowances, while through the so-called "Katrougalos law" a whole category of insurance contributions was imposed.
The tax enforcement on one hand and the continuous reductions in pensions and social benefits on the other, led to monstrous primary surpluses. These surpluses in state budget have been a result of extreme austerity imposed on the working people. From the budget's 55 billion euros, only 800 million euros are being used by the government as part of a supposed "social policy".
Implementation of every project that benefits the big capital, from the destructive gold mining in Chalkidiki and the conversion of Attica into a field of profit-making large businesses (casinos, Elliniko redevelopment, etc) to the privatization of the country's airports, major ports (e.g. Piraeus, Thessaloniki), of the Public Power Corporation (DEI), etc.
Today, in his effort to extol his policies, Prime Minister Tsipras talks about a "very different Greece". In fact, after four years of SYRIZA government, today's Greece is a country of even worse exploitation of the capital over the working class, of monopolies' profitablity, of underemployment, numerous occupational "accidents" (murders), destroyed collective contracts and crumbled social security system.
At the same time, the 4 years of SYRIZA government confirmed the fact that the implementation of anti-people, anti-worker policies go hand by hand with the intensification of oppression and police violence against the workers' movement. As an opposition party, SYRIZA was regularly condemning police brutality against demonstrators; however, Mr Tsipras' government followed the same path: Riot police attacks against peaceful protesters, teargas and flash grenades against workers, teachers, students, farmers, even against pensioners.
SYRIZA, which ascended to power through a false, hypocritical "anti-austerity", supposedly "radical" rhetoric, became the most loyal proponent and implementer of austerity. The imperialists, the creditors, the EU and the US, have all praised the job of Tsipras' government in economy, congratulating SYRIZA for impementing capitalist, fiercely anti-worker reforms.
The truth is that SYRIZA was never against the capitalist system. On the contrary, its roots go back to the – destructive for the communist movement – revisionist trend of eurocommunism. The party's predecessor, Synaspismos, had been the political refuge of opportunists, revisionists, anti-soviet leftists, eurocommunists, trotskyites and others. Back in the beginning of the 1990s, Synaspismos had welcomed the victory of counterrevolution in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, while it backed the notorious Treaty of Maastricht (Treaty of the European Union).
Since the beginning of the capitalist economic crisis in Greece, the transformation of SYRIZA into a social democratic party was accelerated. Between 2010 and 2014, the party of Tsipras adjusted its programme, steadily abandoning radical positions and adopting a more pro-EU stance. From the "clash with the EU and creditors", SYRIZA moved towards the "negotiation within the EU framework".
In the beginning of its first governmental term, SYRIZA was already devoted to the stimulation of capitalist development, while it was promising that its development plan would benefit both the working class and the large businesses. Promoting the slogan "humans above profits", SYRIZA was spreading illussions to the masses that capitalist development can lead to positive results for the working people as long as a "left government" is in charge of the policy. This theory has been proved a blatant lie and consists nothing but a deception against the workers.
The lies of SYRIZA and Mr Tsipras have been exposed. They obfuscated the fact that capitalist profitability requires the increase of the exploitation degree towards the working class and a relative impoverishment of the workers and the poor popular strata. SYRIZA promised that it can combine capitalist growth with pro-people, pro-workers terms and conditions; but that was something impossible, as long as capitalist development and large businesses' profitability are incompatible with workers' prosperity. Alexis Tsipras and his political collaborators were certainly aware of it, but they decided to deceive the Greek people in order to take the power.
During the last four years, the government of SYRIZA was proved the most loyal promoter of the US-NATO interests. Without exaggeration, Mr Tsipras' government deserves the title of the "standard-bearer" of imperialist interests in the broader region of Eastern Mediterranean.
As Greece's Prime Minister, Tsipras signed all NATO agreements, defended the euroatlantic alliance's expansion in Eastern Europe and the Balkans, agreed and promoted to the establishment of even more US-NATO military bases in Greece (including the expansion of the existing ones, such as the Souda U.S. Naval Base) and provided assistance to the US army during the imperialist attacks in Syria. Under the SYRIZA-ANEL government, Greece became even more involved in the dangerous plans of US-NATO in South Eastern Europe, within the context of the euroatlantic alliance's aggressive strategy against Russia.
Within this framework, SYRIZA played a leading role in the accession of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM, now known as Northern Macedonia), especially through the "Prespes Agreement" on the so-called Macedonia name issue. Mr Tsipras' government signed strategic economic and military agreements with the state of Israel, while it supported – and still supports – a divisive "solution" for the Cyprus Issue, under the auspices of NATO.
The "left" of SYRIZA became an apologist of the imperialists and tried to "whitewash" the role of the US-NATO and EU in the consciousness of the Greek people. On that point, the hypocrisy of Tsipras' government has surpassed all limits: With one hand SYRIZA lays wreath to the Polytechnic anniversary (the November 1973 popular uprising against the US-backed Junta) and at the same time, with the other hand signs Greece's complete serfdom to Trump and NATO.
From the very beginning of SYRIZA's electoral rise, the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) was the only political power which, actually and honestly, exposed the real nature of Alexis Tsipras' party. Back in 2012, various leftist and reformist forces in Greece, including SYRIZA, exercised immense pressure to the KKE, in an effort to extort its collaboration with a future "left government". Both bourgeois and opportunist media attacked the KKE for its refusal to join a "left" political alliance under SYRIZA.
The KKE has insisted – and insists – on the position that every version of capitalism is barbaric and that no bourgeois government can exercise a pro-people, pro-workers policy within the framework of capitalist economy. The Communist Party of Greece correctly rejected the "sirens" of opportunism to support a left coalition government based on a "minimum program"; History herself has shown that such "programs" do not cause a rupture in the bourgeois political system but, on the contrary, they are helpful for the system's regroupment.
The KKE exposed the actual political character of SYRIZA as an opportunist party that was rapidly transforming into social democracy's major pole. Since the beginning of the capitalist economic crisis, hundreds of articles in "Rizospastis" and the "Communist Review" have provided thorough analysis of SYRIZA's programme, exposing its contradictions, fallacies and deceptions.
The position that the Communist Party of Greece kept all these years has been fully vindicated by the political developments. The Party's firm refusal to succumb to the pressure in order to participate in a bourgeois government alongside SYRIZA, is without any doubt a very significant legacy, not only for the KKE itself, but for Greece workers' movement in general.
The bourgeois system utilizes the example of SYRIZA in order to sow dissapointment to the working masses. The message that the bourgeois class wants to pass to the workers and the popular strata is that "rupture with the capitalist system is impossible" and to promote the notion of "realism" of subordination towards the existing order. Through the experience of SYRIZA, the ruling class of Greece aspires to send the message that "nothing can change", that "class war" is fruitless and, therefore, "class collaboration" is needed.
However, the truth is very different. The four years of SYRIZA governance has destroyed any illussions. The perception that a bourgeois government can exercise a pro-people, pro-workers policy within the limits of the capitalist system has been totally bankrupted. A major lesson that comes out of the SYRIZA experience is that the rotten exploitative system cannot be managed or reformed in favor of the workers' interests.
The Greek communists, the KKE, successfully predicted the course that SYRIZA would follow, fought consistently against the illussions spread by Mr Tsipras and his political company, stood up to the challenge of keeping intact the flame of class struggle and managed to organize the struggle of the labour movement.
Today, 10 years after the beginning of the capitalist economic crisis and 4 years since SYRIZA came into power, the strengthening of the KKE everywhere – in general, local and EU elections, as well as within the workers' movement- is the only real hope for Greece's working class and popular strata. The proletariat in Greece and elsewhere must learn from the experience of SYRIZA and choose the way of total rupture with the capitalist system, against the power of monopolies, for the overthrow of capital's dominance, towards the socialist-communist future.


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The former president of Mexico believes Canada forced Mexico to go it alone in the NAFTA fight with Trump
Bob Bryan, Jeremy Berke, Business Insider US
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto
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Business Insider spoke to former Mexican President Vicente Fox about the recent renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Fox said Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's stance that he would do whatever what was in the best interest of Canada – regardless of Mexico's interests – may have sacrificed the chance for Canada and Mexico to work together.
Mexico ultimately made a bilateral agreement with US on key issues without Canada.
Now Canada is under pressure to make a deal after President Donald Trump threatened to move on from NAFTA and go forward with just the bilateral US-Mexico agreement.
Fox suggested that Trudeau make a deal to stay in NAFTA, even "if you have to sacrifice a little bit."
Mexico's former president thinks Canada left Mexico out to dry in the recent North American Free Trade Agreement talks, and now it's coming back to bite them.
In an interview with Business Insider, former Mexican President Vicente Fox said Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's vehemently pro-Canada stance forced Mexico to go it alone in NAFTA talks with President Donald Trump.
"Well, I remember, originally, Prime Minister Trudeau expressed it publicly," Fox said. "His position saying that he would always look after the interests of Canada no matter what would happen to Mexico, that he would even sacrifice having a joint position with Mexico in favor of Canada."
Talks to renegotiate NAFTA – the 26-year-old trilateral trade deal that includes Canada, Mexico, the the US – began in August 2017. But after nearly a year of fairly unproductive talks, the Mexican government began negotiating with the US one-on-one in July.
The intense bilateral talks led to a breakthrough deal between the US and Mexico on August 27, leaving Canada under pressure to work out their own end of a deal.
"Now in the very end, it resulted in the opposite," Fox said. "Mexico finally ended up coming to an agreement with the United States and Canada stayed out."
Since signing the US-Mexico deal, Trump has threatened to move forward without Canada in the agreement – though such a maneuver may be legally dubious. It has nevertheless placed pressure on the current bilateral talks between US and Canadian officials.
Fox, who was Mexico's president from 2000 to 2006 and has been a fierce Trump critic, urged Trudeau to be open to negotiations with Trump and possibly give in on a few issues to keep the trilateral deal intact.
"My suggestion to Prime Minister Trudeau is go ahead, stay in NAFTA. If you have to sacrifice a little bit, if you have to make some concessions, do it," Fox said. "Because NAFTA is so much more than just a few little things that can affect you."
No breakthrough on NAFTA appears imminent, though all of its members insist that negotiations are productive.
For his part, Fox is hopeful all three sides can come out the other side of the at-times acrimonious negotiations with a new deal to keep the trading bloc together.
"The United States is also making concessions today," he told Business Insider. "So it's a deal, but it's a win win. So I hope Canada stays in."
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Thu Apr 22, 2021 ‐ Municipal Law News
Public Bodies Cannot Prohibit Expression of Opinions or Criticism of Public Officials During Public Comment Without Evidence of Disruption
The Public Access Counselor has determined that the Urbana City Council violated the Open Meetings Act when it muted a citizen during public comment because she criticized a decision made by the Mayor, and when the Council muted another speaker for being critical of city employees by name. The City Council had previously adopted rules for public comment which included provisions governing public comment regarding "respect for others" and prohibiting "ridicule", "personal attacks" and "abusive" language. The rules defined "abusive" to include "derogatory language which would demean the dignity of an individual or which is intended to humiliate, mock, insult or belittle an individual". The Public Access Counselor concluded that the actions of the Urbana City Council and Mayor restricting public comment criticizing public officials by name in connection with public matter is a violation of the Open Meetings Act and that when criticism involves the conduct of present or former public officials in the performance of their public duties, significant latitude must be allowed to the speaker. The Public Access Counselor noted that without further, actual evidence of disruption to a meeting, the mere criticism of public officials by name cannot be prohibited by the public rules of a public body.
A full copy of this Decision of the Public Access Counselor is available at:
Public Access Counselor Decision – 2021 Ill. Att'y Gen. PAC Req. Rev, Ltr., 65871, 65961, 66133 (March 16, 2021)
A detailed summary of this Decision is set forth below.
SUMMARY OF PUBLIC ACCESS COUNSELOR DECISION
2021 Ill. Att'y Gen. PAC Req. Rev, Ltr., 65871, 65961, 66133 (March 16, 2021)
Two persons (MC and MK) attending public meetings of the Urbana City Council (the "Council") complained that the Council violated the Open Meetings Act. MC stated that the Council muted her after one minute of speaking because she criticized a decision made by the Mayor, and that the Council also muted another speaker for mentioning the names of city employees. MK also complained that the Council's rules for public comment at virtual meetings improperly impose content-based restrictions on public comment. The Council explained that MC was muted after she was told that she was offering opinions rather than facts.
When MC was muted, she was expressing her opinions about the City Administrator's questionable oversight of the civilian police review process. MC spoke for two minutes and 40 seconds when a Council member interrupted her to say MC was "out of order". The Council member did not indicate what if any aspect of the Council rules for public comment had been violated. Before being interrupted, MC asked whether the City Administrator, Carol Mitten, had lied or covered up the actual reason for the cancellation of a police hearing. At the time of the interruption, the Council told MC to be respectful and allowed her to continue her comments. MC then changed her focus to a proposed ordinance amendment, expressing her opinion on what MC felt Ms. Mitten's real purpose was in proposing the amendments. The Council interrupted MC again at that point admonishing her to try to limit her remarks to facts. When MC responded she was stating facts, and described something as a "terrible move," the Council interrupted MC to advise MC that those were opinions. Following that interruption, the Council muted MC's audio, although she had not spoken for 4 minutes at that point. MC then filed a request to review these actions of the Urbana City Council with the Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Public Access Counselor.
At a subsequent meeting, MC and MK were interrupted and muted for criticizing and naming city employees and officials in their statements during the public comment session of a Council meeting.
MC and MK both criticized Mayor Marlin's handling of her public duties. MC was cut off after speaking for approximately a minute when the Mayor stated that it was not an appropriate time to discuss a past decision, a former Council member, or her decisions. When MC said she intended to continue, her audio was muted. MK spoke next, questioning prior and current appointments to the City's Civilian Police Review Board. When MK stated that a person affiliated with the Civilian Police Review Board may be dishonest, he was muted, with the Mayor explaining that MK was not allowed to talk about former City employees, and must stick to topics or issues on the agenda or general matters. The Mayor stated that MK's comments served to improperly attack or bully people who work for the City or were former employees. MK was told he could complete his comments by sending an email.
The City of Urbana responded to the Public Access Counselor that it determined to interrupt MC and to shut off her audio because her comments were an abusive personal attack on Carol Mitten, the City Administrator. The Council also contended MC and MK made statements about specific public officials that were abusive, harassing, and defamatory, all prohibited by the Council rules for public comment. The City noted that its rules for public comment authorized the Council to shut off MC's audio based on her comments, pointing out that MC was allowed to express her opinions and criticisms, but that she was advised to avoid abusive personal attacks on any person by name. The City contended MC violated the Council's public comment rules prohibiting abusive language when she made the following comments:
"Can we trust the Urbana Police Department under Chief Seraphin's leadership[?]- * * * Chief Seraphin should immediately issue a formal press release acknowledging the misconduct[.]"
"Carol Mitten made some rather bold claims about the complaints and appeals costing 42,000 and 122,000. Carol Mitten then proceeded to say, quote, unquote, we do not track the number of hours that we spend. Gosh, if I were to claim in public, that something costs $100,000, like what Carol Mitten did, I had better bring my receipts. Regarding Carol Mitten's CPRB presentation on October 26th, I'm still curious why Mayor Marlin told the public that the scheduled appeal hearing was canceled due to the appellant and CPRB members having scheduling problems. Did Carol Mitten lie to Mayor Marlin about the actual reason? Did Carol. Mitten try to cover up the reason that the hearing was canceled? Because Mitten herself did not follow procedure."
"It's concerning that Carol Mitten believes she's exempt from the procedures mandated by CPRB ordinance."
URBANA CITY COUNCIL RULES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
The Urbana City Council adopted rules governing public comment at its meetings. The rules established the following relevant provisions relative to public comment at meetings:
Any speaker has 4 minutes for their comments.
Any member of the public will be permitted to provide input on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter of public concern.
All public comments should be addressed to the public body as a whole.
In order to maintain reasonable decorum at a meeting, the presiding officer of the meeting shall have the authority to provide a verbal warning to a speaker who uses abusive, harassing, threatening, or defamatory language or who engages in disorderly conduct that disrupts, disturbs or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of a meeting. If the speaker refuses to cease such remarks or conduct after being warned by the presiding officer, the presiding officer shall have the authority to mute the speaker's microphone and/or video presence at the meeting. The speaker may send the remainder of their remarks via email to the public body.
Written comments are allowed per the public notice for each meeting.
The Council Public Input Guidelines for public comment go on to state:
Protocol for Public Input is one of respect for the process, and respect for others. Ridicule, obscene or profane language, lack of respect for others, and personal attacks are not acceptable behavior. Public Input shall not be used to air personal grievances. Speakers should address all comments to the public body as a whole and not to individual members or City staff.
The presiding officer of the meeting shall have the authority to provide a verbal warning to a speaker who uses abusive, harassing, threatening, or defamatory language, or who engages in disorderly conduct that disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of a meeting. If the speaker refuses to cease such remarks or conduct after being warned by the presiding officer, the presiding officer shall have the authority to mute the speaker's microphone and/or video presence at the meeting.
"Abusive" is defined as "harsh, violent, profane or derogatory language which would demean the dignity of an individual or which is intended to humiliate, mock, insult or belittle an individual."
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL REVIEW AND DETERMINATION
The PAC accepted MC's complaint and initiated this investigation to address the question of whether the Council applied its rules for public comment and its definition of "abusive" to impermissibly restrict MC's statutory right to address public officials at a public meeting under section 2.06(g) of the Open Meetings Act ("OMA").
The Open Meetings Act ("OMA") provides: "[a]ny person shall be permitted an opportunity to address public officials under the rules established and recorded by the public body." The Illinois Attorney General, Public Access Counselor ("PAC") has made it clear under OMA that a public body must establish and record rules and can only restrict public comment pursuant to its rules. (Referencing Ill. Att'y Gen. Pub. Acc. Op. No. 14-009, September 2, 2014).
The PAC confirmed that a public body can promulgate reasonable "time, place and manner" rules to preserve order and decorum at its meetings, noting that such rules must tend to accommodate, rather than to unreasonably restrict, the right to address public officials. In establishing such rules, any content based rules must serve a compelling state interest and be narrowly drawn to achieve that purpose."). Rules adopted to govern the decorum at meetings can only regulate conduct that is "actually disturbing or impeding a meeting." The PAC noted that a speaker could be deemed to improperly disrupt a Council meeting by speaking too long, by being unduly repetitious, or by extended discussion of irrelevancies. The meeting is disrupted because the Council is prevented from accomplishing its business in a reasonably efficient manner and such conduct could interfere with the rights of other speakers.
The PAC emphasized however, that comments during a city council meeting which pertain to matters of public concern are protected by the first amendment to the United States Constitution even if the speaker's "motive in commenting * * * could be an insensitive, mean spirited, personal attack[.] That PAC confirmed its established doctrine that OMA does not it would be illogical to construe OMA as permitting a public body to impose does not permit a public body to apply public comment rules that are susceptible to overbroad and arbitrary application to comments that do not actually disrupt a public meeting. Ill. Att'y Gen. PAC Req. Rev, Ltr. 39069, issued April 5, 2016 (finding public body violated OMA by imposing rule that prohibited "personal attacks against others" or "rude or slanderous remarks").
As noted above, the Council characterized Ms. Chong's comment as an "abusive personal attack" on the City Administrator, and provided this office an underlined transcript identifying the allegedly abusive parts of the comment. The Council's response to this office does not contain any description of the manner in which Ms. Chong delivered her comments, or describe any disruption that occurred at the meeting while Ms. Chong was delivering her comments. Based on this office's review of the verbatim recording of the November 16, 2020, meeting, Ms. Chong's comments did not create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the efficiency of the Council's meeting. The recording indicates that Ms. Chong read a statement in a calm manner and, even when interrupted by members of the Council, she calmly attempted to continue with her statement. In reviewing the transcript of Ms. Chong's comments along with the Council's definition of "abusive," this office notes that the comments did not contain apparent violent or profane language. Therefore, it appears the Council must have determined Ms. Chong's comments were abusive because they contained "harsh * * or derogatory language which would demean the dignity of an individual or which is intended to humiliate, mock, insult or belittle an individual."
The PAC reviewed the recording of the Council meeting and concluded the following:
MK's opinions critical of the manner in which Ms. Mitten, a public employee, carried out her official duties expressed during public comment were matters of public concern protected by the first amendment.
When criticism involves the conduct of present or former public officials in the performance of their public duties, significant latitude must be allowed by the public body.
Based on the available information, the Council applied its public comment rules to mute Ms. Chong because she criticized, by name, a public employee for the manner in which she carried out her public duties and restricting comment criticizing elected officials by name in connection with public matters is impermissible
The Council applied its prohibition on "abusive language" to comments that were critical but delivered in a calm manner. The comments did not appear to disrupt the meeting.
Despite their critical comments, both MC and MK remained calm during the meeting in addressing Mayor Marlin and the Council and neither speaker caused a disturbance.
The PAC concluded that the Council violated OMA by muting MC and MK at its meetings.
2021 Ill. Att'y Gen. PAC Req. Rev, Ltr., 65871, 65961, 66133 issued March 16, 2021
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Square, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) today announced the launch of Square Installments, providing sellers with access to a powerful tool for growing sales that has traditionally only been available to larger businesses. This new payment method gives their customers the freedom to pay for a large purchase by splitting it into easy, fixed monthly payments. Rooted in Square's mission to help small businesses never miss a sale, Square Installments is another way the company is expanding access to financial services for businesses and individuals.
For most sellers, providing a payment option like Square Installments to their customers has not been possible. Existing offerings have prohibitive minimum sales requirements and getting set up is time consuming and labor intensive. In a survey of Square sellers, nearly half indicated the number one reason for not offering a flexible payment option was the long and complicated setup. In contrast, Square Installments is seamless for sellers, taking just minutes to get started and has no sales volume minimums.
"We're focused on removing the complexity associated with financial products, enabling more businesses to access incredible tools that can help them grow," said Jacqueline Reses, Head of Square Capital. "Square Installments delivers simple and quick financing to customers seeking greater flexibility as they make purchasing decisions."
Research shows access to an offering like Square Installments can significantly grow sales. In fact, 68% of consumers said they would be more likely to consider a small or local business if it offered financing options. And, a Square study of U.S. consumers revealed strong demand for more flexible payment options that clearly outline total cost, allowing consumers to more effectively manage their budgets.
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filed: October 19, 2016 • Massachusetts
Turbine noise complaints dip during Scituate pilot program
Credit: By Ruth Thompson | The Patriot Ledger | October 19, 2016 | www.patriotledger.com ~~
Complaints from residents about the noise generated by the wind turbine were down 65 percent during a pilot program initiated by Scituate over the summer.
Starting in June, the turbine was powered off between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. when the wind was coming from the southwest at speeds below 10 mph.
"During the four-and-one-half months test period, complaints from areas where disturbances were reported dropped from 25 incident-days in 2015, to nine incident-days in 2016," said Jennifer Keefe, director of public health.
The Scituate wind turbine went online in March 2012. Shortly thereafter, several residents in the area complained of a "whoosing" sound that was interrupting sleep and causing other disturbances, primarily in late spring, summer and early fall nighttime hours.
"In September 2014, the board of health started tracking noise complaints versus various wind speed/direction conditions," Keefe said. "Based upon an analysis of 20 months of data, it was determined that most complaints occurred during the summer with the wind coming from the southwest at less than 10 mph."
According to Al Bangert, special projects director, summer months have more low wind periods than other times of the year.
"When it's windy the impact is less on the residents," he said. "Low level winds cause more of an impact because the sound is dispersed."
When the turbine senses wind conditions fitting the set criteria, it will shut down for 10 minutes.
"They can't turn it off and on," Bangert said. "If it goes off for 10 minutes and conditions stay the same it stays off. If conditions change it goes back on."
The town sees a reduction in turbine revenue if the turbine stops operating at certain times, Keefe said.
It also results in lost payment to the town from National Grid for the purchase of electricity.
"The lost revenue and out-of-pocket costs to implement the pilot abatement program was $1,940," she said.
The annual cost of continuing the program is projected to be $1,000 to $2,000, depending upon weather conditions.
David Dardi, who lives in a neighborhood near the turbine and who has been vocal about the noise the turbine generates, praised the town, Keefe and Bangert for taking action.
"Whereas the data looks very good from the southwest, and this is really good for me, there are other people impacted by this when the wind is coming from other directions," he said.
Keefe remains in contact with residents in the area, she said.
Selectmen approved programming the turbine to cease operation during occurrences of southwest winds of less than 10 mph during the hours of 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. from June 1 to Oct. 15.
"We'll continue to see how we can refine it," Town Administrator Patricia Vinchesi said. "Just because we did this doesn't mean we're going to stop tracking the data."
Source: By Ruth Thompson | The Patriot Ledger | October 19, 2016 | www.patriotledger.com
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Derby St Pauli is a group of formerly disenchanted football fans who have rekindled their love of the game by throwing their weight behind Hamburg's radical football club FC St Pauli.
St. Pauli enjoys a certain fame for the left-leaning character of its supporters: most of the team's fans regard themselves as anti-racist, anti-fascist, anti-homophobic and anti-sexist. St Pauli as a club is the polar opposite of modern football, with huge fan input into the club and its activities.
Derby St Pauli get together at The Hairy Dog on Beckett Street to watch delayed screenings of all matches (unless they're live on BT Sports, which does happen once in a while!) and organise an annual (at least!) trip to the Millerntor to watch the Boys in Brown play. We also host and visit other FCSP supporters' clubs across the UK. We welcome everyone and are always open to new ideas about activities and campaigns we can join.
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Paxton launches ground-breaking access control and video management system
Paxton's next generation access control and video management solution, Paxton10, has officially launched to the UK market, following a roadshow which showcased the system to hundreds of installers.
Available from Paxton's approved UK distributors, customers can now start benefitting from the easy-to-install yet powerful system, which combines access control and video management on a single platform.
Paxton10 has been hugely shaped by installer feedback, following a period of in-depth research, development and engagement. The system supports multi-site management and remote access and is scalable from 1 to 1000 doors, and 1 to 1000 cameras. Designed with ultimate simplicity in mind, it utilises the latest technology to deliver powerful features with only a small number of components required. The system comprises a web-based user interface that supports remote access to the software from anywhere, at any time, with any device.
Paxton10 smart credentials – in-built Bluetooth® wireless technology allowing smartphones or smartwatches to be used in place of traditional keys or electronic tokens
Paxton10 cameras – a first for Paxton, embedded with software engineered specifically for Paxton10
Multi-site management and remote access – providing installers with the option to offer a full security management service to their clients
Modular, single door system – ease of install and flexibility, with distributed intelligence to increase reliability
Fully compatible with Paxton products PaxLock and Entry
Migration path from Net2
Supported by wide range of tutorial videos and software wizards
Integrates with fire and intruder alarms as standard - simplify site security and health & safety procedures from the same interface that delivers your access control and video management.
Paxton10 cameras – a first for Paxton
Paxton10 has introduced for the first time ever, Paxton's own video management software and range of cameras.
Providing a single point of management for system users, the new camera range is suitable for a wide variety of applications. They are embedded with the latest technology and Paxton's own video management software with zero configuration required. All Paxton10 cameras are IP67 and IK10 rated, with 128GB on camera storage, industry leading low light performance (0.01 Lux), 4K Ultra-HD recording and centralised recording capability. Paxton10 is also compatible with all third-party IP video cameras, including ONVIF Profile-S and RTSP.
Providing easily accessible smart video data, the Paxton10 video management software offers an extensive range of functionality, with real-time and recorded video footage. Features include motion detection zones, high-speed scrubbing, bookmarks, multi-speed playback and digital zoom, plus much more.
Paxton's Chief Sales Officer, Gareth O'Hara, said: "Using the latest technology to combine access events and video footage in one place, Paxton10 will simplify site management and security and is the ideal platform to futureproof your site.
"We developed Paxton10 to meet the growing need for both access control and video to be managed via a single platform. A recent installer survey told us that of 1,406 sites fitted with our Net2 access control system, 936 had video surveillance, yet only 62 of these sites integrated the two. When we asked why, installers told us the complexity of installing two separate systems had been a barrier. We believe good technology should make things simpler, not more complicated. Paxton10 means you only need to install one system, not two.
"We believe it's a game-changing system and, from the feedback we received at our roadshows, installers think so, too."
For more information on Paxton10 available at https://www.paxton-access.com/
Paxton is now inviting installers to sign up for bespoke Paxton10 Installer Training, which will cover everything needed to install, configure and maintain a Paxton10 system. The free training will be held at venues across the UK. For groups of four or more, training can be arranged at your premises. With hundreds already signed up, Global Training Manager Steve Woodbridge explains what the training will involve and the benefits it can bring.
Who is the training aimed at?
The training is aimed at security installers who are regularly installing access control and/or video surveillance systems. Installers will realise the simplicity of installing Paxton10 and will leave the workshop with the ability and the confidence to start installing it straight away. This also means customers can be confident the products are being fitted to high standards.
What will the workshops include?
They will be in our usual interactive style and content will include:
Configuring Paxton10's feature-rich video management software and range of surveillance cameras
Managing Paxton10 software and apps
Native integration options and how these can streamline other services within the building
Making the best use of Paxton's resources and leading support, including five-year no quibble guarantee on all products.
What do you think will surprise installers most about Paxton10?
Installers are already telling us they're surprised by how powerful yet simple the system is.
I think they'll also be pleased to see the range of Paxton10 cameras, as this is a first for us.
We're particularly excited to show them how to use Paxton10 smart credentials. This means using a smartphone or smartwatch as an access token on the new Paxton10 system, using in-built Bluetooth wireless technology.
How do you support installers, once they have completed training?
As ever, our installers have lots of options. They can contact our technical support team six days a week or our UK sales organisation. In addition, we have created a wide range of supporting tutorial videos to help with all aspects of the new system ranging from, how do I issue Bluetooth smart credentials? How do I set up a Paxton10 camera? How do I create a dashboard? How do I set up a site plan? And much, much more.
How important is training to Paxton?
Very important. Last year we trained around 8,000 people from 5,500 companies globally and we're set to exceed that number this year. The way we generate sales and keep our customers loyal is very simple - we show them how to install and use our equipment and we keep answering the phone if they have an issue.
Paxton10 training is held at Paxton's head office in Brighton, Sussex. For groups of four or more, training can be arranged at your premises. Book now: https://www.paxton-access.com/paxton10-training/


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Ashbury: Endless Skies LP
Categories: 12″ vinyl, Experimental/Psych/Proge/jazz, Heavy/Black/Death/Grind Label: High Roller Records
One of the biggest "re-discoveries" of obscure eighties US Metal/Hard Rock are Ashbury from Tuscon in Arizona. The band, led by brothers Randy and Rob Davis, did originally record two very hard to find albums: »Endless Skies« in 1983 and the (belated) follow-up »Something Funny Going On« (issued in 2010).
However, the roots of the band go way back to the late 1970s, when multi-instrumentalist Randy Davis formed his very first band in Southern Oklahoma. "That was before Ashbury proper," explains Randy. "It was in late 1977 that Ashbury South was formed in Oklahoma. In early 1980 Rob and I returned to Tucson and formed Ashbury in June 1980. The original line-up of that band broke up a year later. Ashbury proper was born at that time as Rob and I were writing music and our long term objective was to record original music and we knew we had to have the right elements in place for that. Ironically, it would turn out that just the two of us would become the base for Ashbury, both then and now."
The story goes that Ashbury was offered an album deal by a major company(from Los Angeles) in the early 1980s. Which company was that? "The label was Polydor," states Randy, "and the 'offer' came in September 1983. We had recorded »Endless Skies« and self released the LP in May of the same year. Rob was 'shopping' it around all the major labels in L.A. (and agencies like William Morris). We were looking for a major label's interest in order to possibly re-record the album again (maybe with a larger budget and major label producer), or to at least gain better distribution, etc. Ashbury had only existed as a 'cover' band up until the release of »Endless Skies«, so we had not attracted the interest of A&R people at the major labels. The label, however, wanted to 'shelve' the whole record and sign us for something entirely different. They had in mind an acoustic sound featuring our songwriting and vocal harmony skills (i. e.: England Dan & John Ford Coley). We were not interested in that and turned them down. Ironically, we now perform an acoustic show as a duo and it is a major source of our music income. We perform the show locally here in Tucson, but have also performed acoustically as a duo in Greece and Sweden, while there to perform Ashbury shows."
The original vinyl edition of »Endless Skies« came out in 1983 (with a circulation of 1,000 copies). "It was a complete indie project all the way," states Rob Davis. "The early processes were handled by Randy and another guy who was instrumental in putting everything together. His name is Stone Age, he went on to found other Metal bands like Butcher. He also was the artist that conceived and drew our 'Rocker' logo, and he found the artist Ernie Polo that painted the artwork for the »Endless Skies« cover (from our own conception). We worked mostly on a budget of $ 5,000 for the entire project, financed by a backer named Mac Whitton. Our distribution was through Tower Records in the western U.S. … and we put that together ourselves also. Tower Records was the #1 "Record" store in the western U.S., and we had secured distribution in several western states."
Ashbury's sound has sometimes been compared to Jethro Tull, would that be a fair comparison? "We both have a big smile on our face with that question", expain the Davis brothers. "Yes, we are proud to be compared with Jethro Tull, and can easily live with that comparison. Jethro Tull and Ian Anderson's writing were a huge influence on us both. Ironically, Ian Anderson and Martin Barre were the stable members of the band while many others came and went, similar to us, except for the amount of success and sales – haha – that's where the comparison ends!"
The first album does feature an iconic artwork. Who was responsible for it and what does the cover signify? "Responsibility for the concept lies with Randy, Rob and Stone Age," is the answer to the question. "Once we knew what we wanted, the search for the right artist began. Stone Age was not only a musician, but a very good artist (remember he conceived and drew our 'Rocker' logo), but he felt the cover art needed a more talented artist/painter than he was. He began the search, and found an artist named Ernie Polo working in Tucson, and subsidizing his art by selling shoes in a mall shoe store. We commissioned him and with relative ease he delivered the painting in just a couple of weeks. The cover signifies Creation, and the choices we all make. The cover obviously coincides with the opening song 'The Warning', about the Prophet who warns against bad choices, evil and greed. The final touch was a 'fantasy' setting, a look just off from any real world appearance."
Were Ashbury catering to a metal audience back then at all? Or were they exclusively playing to normal rock audiences (locally?) in the States? "Exactly!," exclaims Randy Davis. "We were playing to 'Rock' audiences in night clubs throughout the western U.S. We did not consider anything about Ashbury to be catered to a 'Metal' audience. The irony might be that Stone Age was as "Metal" as Metal gets. During pre-production, he actually mentioned that we needed to have at least one song to appeal to the Metal fans, and we wrote 'Vengeance' at that time and Stone was very thumbs up on the song. Looks like he was right."
Randy and Rob Davis are playing as brothers in Ashbury, they have always been the core of the band: "We would not continue performing as Ashbury without both being involved. We write independently, and also together, therefore the very creation of the music would be different if one of us left the band. We also both sing lead vocals, so the sound of the band would be altered. I might refer to a recent tour concerning Styx – touring without Dennis DeYoung – therefore it's NOT Styx."
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These were taken mid February. This beach is rarely visited, as there is no vehicle access. The Cape to Cape Trail swings inland at this point to go through the Boranup Forest, so you don't even meet the usual hikers on the beach. To get to the beach you can either walk from Hamelin Bay (a long way), or park a car in the Boranup Forest and follow a track several kilometres to the beach, or walk south from Contos beach. We parked one car in the forest, and one at Contos so that we didn't have to back track. The surf that day created some great waves that broke just before they hit the beach.
This entry was posted on March 14, 2011 by ianwiese. It was filed under Landscape and was tagged with Contos Beach.