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The ultralight stainless steel Pull String installation added a hair over eight ounces to the net guitar weight (Pull String mechanism, small reinforcing maple blocks, Delrin inserts and acrylic back/bolts/bolt inserts, I.D. plate, black interior paint and glue.)
That weight is all rear of the forward strap attachment - i.e. the forward stationary lever. So if there was any change in balance it would be towards the tail - not the headstock.
If you look again at the tuner weights and think about where they're placed on a guitar, on an extremely light instrument they will have more affect on the balance-point than any other factor save a change in body to a heavier wood (or type, i.e. solid instead of semi-hollow). It's a big reason many flatpickers have switched to lighter open tuners instead of heavy enclosed Grovers - but that's another subject.
Hope that clears things up - to summarize, here are the general results of the ultralight stainless steel Pull String installation in a Mahogany Fender Thinline: 1) minimal net weigth increase; 2) much lighter spring tension with resulting decrease in physical strain during normal playing and Pull String Operation; 3) no change in the timing/accuracy of return-to-pitch when tension is released over that of a solid-body Pull String installation; 4) a nominal (i.e. imperceptible) change in the balance point of the guitar, with no deck-dive or neck-lift tendancies.
Based on this I'd expect an ultralight Pull String installation to have a similar affect when installed in a solid-body instrument - a very light (if desired) spring tension setting and less physical strain.
PS- the light pull is "linear" throughout the stroke - so not matter whether you set it for 5/8" or 1 1/8" the same light touch and positive return applies.<eot>The ongoing protest against the proposed Keystone XL pipeline project is picking up momentum, and serious star power. In an exclusive interview, actress and environmental advocate Daryl Hannah told energyNOW! that she’s joining the protest outside the White House.
More than 200 people have been arrested since the protest began on August 20, and sit-ins are planned to run through September 3rd, the day a decision is expected on the proposal from the U.S. State Department. To watch the full interview, click on the video above.
The environmental movement needs to engage in “courageous acts of civil disobedience” to stop projects like the pipeline, said Hannah. Keystone XL would bring oil-sands crude from the Canadian province of Alberta to U.S. refineries on the Gulf Coast. In the interview, she also likened the importance of environmental protests like this to the Suffragette and Civil Rights movements.
Emergency Relief – Now Operating in Parish Hall – Saint Peter's Anglican Church William Street, East Maitland – Come and Join Us!
A reminder that Our Samaritans Emergency Relief Centre is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am – 2pm. Tomorrow will be the first day in its new venue on site: the Parish Hall.<eot>North \| Review — Nintendo Village
North is a peculiar piece of software, and one that's difficult to review in the traditional sense. The game, if you can call it that, isn't really designed to be a game per-se at all. Rather, it attempts to depict the unease felt by asylum seekers arriving in strange new lands, albeit through a sci-fi, steampunk aesthetic.
You play as a peculiar alien dude who has fled the ravages of your homeland in search of safety and a better life in the big city up north. You have an apartment and a job, and must set about meeting the various requirements in order to gain asylum. It's an unusual premise for a video game, but it should be commended for tackling such heavy subject material head on.
As you wander through the city, you'll come across the various areas where you can demonstrate your eligibility for asylum. Each time you encounter something significant, a letter pops up that you can then mail back to your sister. With each letter you send, some backstory is filled in, you learn more about your characters thoughts and emotions as they acclimatise to their new environment. Plus, the game gives you hints as to what else you need to do in order to proceed. It's a fairly cleverly implemented way of giving you a bigger picture of what's going on, and where you need to head next.
Unfortunately, the tasks you have to complete are spectacularly simple. There's no real challenge to any of the puzzles you have to solve, and those that do have you stumped at first are explained away immediately in the letters to your sister. There's no sense of satisfaction in figuring something out, as the game basically just gives you the answer.
Moving around the city can be somewhat of a chore too. Your character doesn't walk particularly quickly, and the whole thing is so dark it's difficult to see what is and what isn't a corridor or doorway at times. One area in particular had me messing around with my TV's settings for 10 minutes to try and bring a platform I knew had to be there into view.
Uneasey Does It
As well as being dark, everything looks incredibly uninteresting. There are some minor visual clues at times to give you a hint at places that may be of importance, but by and large it's bleak and basic. As a result, it can often be difficult to get your bearings, even in a world that isn't all that big. This does however, help add to the uneasiness of the entire thing. Coupled with a pretty cool yet dark, synth-pop soundtrack, you certainly feel somewhat on edge from the beginning of the game, right through to the end.
This feeling is clearly what North is setting out to achieve above all else. It really wants the player to experience that sense of fear and bewilderment that refugees in foreign lands must feel. However, accomplishing it through poor level design, alien-like characters and dark music, feels like a cheap way to do so. I didn't feel uneasy because I was a foreigner, or I wasn't sure what it was I had to do, it was just because the policemen were massive trash blobs and the soundtrack was throwing industrial diminished chords at me.
Likewise, the way the game tries to take a jab at the hoops asylum seekers have to go through - or at the people who want asylum seekers to jump through more hoops - is similarly clumsy and heavy handed. One mini-game for example saw me having to prove I was gay and thus was legitimately on the run in fear of my life. This was the first and only time my character's sexuality was brought up, and wasn't mentioned in any of the other correspondence that discussed why I'd fled my homeland.
In trying to fight a battle on two fronts, the game confuses itself. It wishes to present your character's new surroundings as hostile and unwelcoming whilst at the same time suggesting that being there is entirely necessary. Unfortunately it undermines this, by hinting at one point that your homeland isn't all that bad after all.
As the game itself points out at the beginning, North is an hour-long, continuous experience that pitches itself more as an artsy social commentary piece than a game. Unfortunately, it undermines it's goals through a combination of heavy-handedness, shoddy visuals, and cheap emotional manipulation achieved through simplistic means. A worthy attempt, with some success, but ultimately the game falls short of it's noble and lofty ambitions.<eot>Advice group adds general manager \| Financial Standard
BY JAMIE WILLIAMSON \| FRIDAY, 14 JUN 2019 12:35PM
A former national sales manager at J.P. Morgan Asset Management has taken on a leadership role at a diversified wealth management business.
Read more: J.P. Morgan Asset Management, Partners Wealth Group, Brett Mennie, Financial Standard, Mathew Cassidy, Vanguard<eot>Kutzall Extreme Carving Disc - Medium, Tungsten Carbide Coating - 4-1/2" (114.3mm) Diameter x 7/8" (22.2mm) Bore - SD412X70
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SQUAD BUILDING: Wimborne Town manager Matty Holmes (Picture: Simon Carlton)
BOSS Matty Holmes described as a "huge addition" the signing of defender Sam Poole for the upcoming Southern League South campaign.
The centre-half arrived at KoolPak Stadium following back-to-back promotions with Blackfield & Langley.
Wimborne had been in the market for a defender since the start of the summer, after Matt Oldring had departed due to university commitments.
And Holmes believes former Weymouth star Poole will make a big impact in his first season with the Cuthbury club.
He told the Daily Echo: "I am really pleased we have got hold of him.
"I am sure there were other clubs monitoring him as well.
"He has had back-to-back promotions with Blackfield and did a great job there. Matty (Oldring) was a leader of the team with a big voice and Sam is going to provide that as well. It's a huge addition for us and we are excited at getting him started very soon." The Wimborne manager insisted he was still in the market for new recruits however, with defenders Paddy Hester and Scott Arnold still nursing injury concerns.
"Paddy had a reaction to the meniscus operation he had a while ago, so we don't think he is going to be ready for a month or two," said Holmes.
"Scott Arnold is okay but the strength in his knee isn't really where we want it at the moment after talking to the physio.<eot>4 Jumping Quarantine Caught On Garib Rath Train Near Mumbai By Alert Passengers
HomeAll India4 Jumping Quarantine Caught On Train Near Mumbai By Alert Passengers
Some passengers and the travelling ticket examiners raised an alarm when they noticed the "quarantine stamp" on the four.
All IndiaIndo-Asian News ServiceUpdated: March 18, 2020 5:37 pm IST
The four coronavirus suspects had boarded a train to Surat from Mumbai (Representational)
The train was stopped at Palghar and the four passengers were offloaded from coach numbers G4 and G5. They were promptly handed over to a medical team there.
Questioning by the local health authorities revealed that they had come from Germany and were headed home in Surat.<eot>Engage with the community - Auckland Design Manual
Engage with the communityPrint
Involving local people in the design and care of public spaces is necessary for their long-term success. Local communities provide useful information and the project can, in return, help to increase their skills and confidence. Local involvement also helps to engender a sense of connection, ownership and civic pride.
Generally, the area's Local Board or the park's governing body is responsible for deciding how and when to engage with the community and key stakeholders. Engagement and partnership with mana whenua early on in the project is critical. The appropriate time to engage will vary from project to project, depending on the community, and the scale of the project, but early engagement with key stakeholders is generally advised.
Forming a consultation or engagement plan at the outset will set out who, when and how to involve key stakeholders. IAP2 (International Association for Public Participation) provides a number of valuable resources to facilitate successful public consultation. The IAP2 Public Participation Toolbox offers techniques to inform and consult the public, and should be used to inform a consultation process. The IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation outlines the level of public participation that could be proposed, ranging from consult, through to involve, collaborate and empower. It is important to establish the level of engagement proposed on the IAP2 spectrum, so that the community's expectations of its influence over any outcomes can be managed.
The consultation or engagement plan should be flexible enough to adapt to any issues that may arise. In developing a plan, consider the following questions:
Why is the consultation being carried out?
Who should be involved and what interest will they have in the project?
What previous consultation has been carried out that may provide a useful starting point?
What existing groups are in the area that may have an interest?
What kind of information or outcomes do you want to get out of the consultation?
At what stage will it be important to involve different groups of people?
What kind of techniques will achieve the desired outcomes?
How will we provide feedback and keep the community updated on progress?
How will we involve and engage a range of members of the community – different ages and ethnicities?
Some or all of the following people should be involved in any public consultation:
Current and future users, including: local residents, young people and local school children
Councillors and/or Local Board members
Representatives from the relevant council departments
Local residents' bodies including community restoration groups
Local businesses, business associations and local investors
The voluntary sector, for example children and young people's clubs and housing associations
Disability Strategic Advisory Group
Infrastructure providers including: transport, water and wastewater, electricity and telecommunications
Regional Sports Organisations (RSO) and local clubs
Relevant public service providers such as the police and fire services
Those with a financial or legal interest in the project should be consulted, as well as current and future users. There is no substitute for engaging with stakeholder groups in the community, so take time to listen to any concerns they may have to ensure that what is created will serve the needs of everyone. <eot>US officials flag 'small' reaction risk with J&J vaccine - newsotime
Home/Health/US officials flag 'small' reaction risk with J&J vaccine
In this March 26, 2021, file photo a member of the Philadelphia Fire Department prepares a dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination site setup in Philadelphia. U.S. health officials say Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine may pose a "small possible risk" of a potentially dangerous neurological reaction. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday, July 12 that it has received reports of 100 people who got the shot developing an immune system disorder that can causes muscle weakness and occasionally paralysis. Credit: AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File
That number represents a tiny fraction of the nearly 13 million Americans who have received the one-dose vaccine. Most cases of the side effect were reported in men—many 50 years old and up—and usually about two weeks after vaccination.<eot>Allah Las - LAHS - Syd Records
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Allah-Las are an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2008. The band consists of Miles Michaud (vocals, guitar), Matthew Correia (percussion, vocals), Spencer Dunham (bass, vocals), and Pedrum Siadatian (lead guitar, vocals).
For Allah-Las' fourth album, "LAHS", the Los Angeles quartet turn their collective gaze towards unkown horizons.A record that prefers travel to time, LAHS transmits from a place not found on any map. While the West Coast mood and melodies from their previous work remain, the album looks through wider lens, exploring the exotic, exciting essence of global folk, soul, and downbeat.<eot>If you are ever in need of extra help, please do not hesitate to ask. I am available before, during, or after school on most days. Please see me in advance to set up an appointment.
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Will they finally finish work on the Islet of Fermina in Arrecife
Aug 23, 2019 \| News \| 0 comments
For years there have been a number of plans for the Islet of Fermina in Arrecife, It is situated next to the Gran Hotel with a bridge crossing over to this little island which is closed to the public. In the past work has been started on the development and halted but now it looks as though this project could reach a conclusion. However, we will still have to wait about two months, until mid-October at least for the final auction according to the council. CACT Lanzarote are looking forward to the imminent conclusion of the works and expressed as this is an unfinished project of Cesar Manrique the much loved artist native to the island. Again there has been a setback as it was planned to be finished at the beginning of this summer.<eot>The Tax Times: Federal Agents & Prosecutors Now Gearing Up to Utilize "Panama Papers" in Their Prosecutions of Mossack Fonseca's Employees!
In our April 25, 2016 post entitled DoJ Launches Criminal Investigation of Hundreds of US Taxpayers Named in Panama Papers Leak! we discussed that Mossack Fonseca Company Services is currently attempting to fight a subpoena brought in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada seeking information on at least 123 companies that it created.<eot>The problem is that many COD fans have been left unimpressed by the changes, as the DMR-14 is still able to smash through teams.<eot>Focus Ester PA 117 is formulated into emulsion systems like soluble oils, semi-synthetic, synthetic, drawing and stamping and other water-dilutable fluids that provide exceptional lubricity. Treatment levels of 1% to 15% into the concentrate are suggested. It can be used in straight cutting oil and industrial lubricant oil applications in combination with or without low amounts of sulfur and phosphorus, depending upon the severity of the operation. Focus Ester PA 117 will replace chlorine, inactive sulfur compounds, blow oil, lard oil and other fatty friction modifiers.
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The New York Times Should Hire Me
Today, I decided to grab a delicious lunch at L'As du Fallafel, the most famous fallafel joint in Paris. Every day, lines of people stand outside waiting to buy their beloved fallafel. You have the option to get it to go, or dine in. Today, I chose "to go." Some people come every other day, some once a week, some once a month, and some for the first time. Either way, it's messy, it's vegetarian, it's top notch, and it's delicious!
After I returned chez moi, I decided to search the web for some supplementary information on this delicious resto. I found this article in the New York Times, and I almost fell off my figurative chair in disbelief of the similarities between the photo I took of my own fallafel today and the photo in the article! See the comparison below:
Photo from The New York Times:
After this find, I realized that I definitely have a future in photo journalism. What do you think?
I was lucky enough to start my day with this spectacular view of Sacre Coeur, as seen from behind a giant clock in the Musée D'Orsay. As a part of my History of Art and Architecture of Paris lecture, we have field studies on a weekly basis. I like to snap pictures from our different locations, and this is one of my favorites so far.
During my recent trip to Chamonix with my good friend Mary, we discovered quite possibly the most delicious fall drink I've ever had: Vin Chaud. We came across this tasty and warm treat at the town market, and it completely made our day! It's sweet, it's hearty, it's warm, and it tastes like fall perfection. I have yet to brew a batch myself, but I can't wait to try this with my friends and family back in the States.
Clementines are prevalent in the French markets at this time of year, and aside from tasting great, they also make for beautiful streetside sites. There's nothing better than the smell of a freshly peeled clementine. I love the evolution of the market fare, because everything is based on what's in season. It defines the seasons that much more as different fruits and vegetables decorate the markets at certain times of the year. Parisian markets are second to none.
Now, onto Fall Break:
During our 5 day weekend off from school, four girlfriends and I packed our bags and headed East. We stayed in Munich for 4 nights, and explored different places each day. We spent our first day in Salzburg, pictured above, which is not only Mozart's birthplace, but also home to The Sound of Music. We were the only tourists there, it seemed, and had a great day exploring the small town of Salzburg. A highlight was mounting the fortress, from which we got a great view of the whole city as well as the Alps in the background. After tiring ourselves out by walking up and down and all around, we had some hot chocolate at a café that Mozart once frequented. We ended this day with a hearty Austrian meal, and trained back to Munich for the night.
I snapped this picture of a great-looking Bavarian couple in Salzburg. I loved how they were dressed so characteristically. Don't you just want to go up and talk to them?
We spent the majority of the second day of our trip in Dachau, which is the site of the first concentration camp of World War II. It was a moving and emotional day for all of us. Most of my study abroad experience has been defined by beautiful and fun experiences, but this was surely different. It was a sad, moving, and important experience. We learned about the tribulations of the concentration camp prisoners, as well as the psychosis of those who ran the programs. I say this was an important day because, as crazy as the idea of the Holocaust seems, genocide still occurs in our world today. Learning about the terror of the whole experience really brought to life how painful it must have been for the prisoners. It kept me wondering what can be done today to cease and prevent genocide.
Here I am pictured with two friends in the town center of Munich. Munich was a traditional German town, full of German people and traditions. It was a great place to spend our nights. The people are friendly, the food is hearty, and the beer is delicious.

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