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"Look upon me, I'll show you a life of the mind." -Barton Fink
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Matt, you're lucky to have had such an amazing individual for a dad, and to have had him for as long as you did. My own father was by all accounts a brilliant man, but he died when I was a teenager and he was extremely reserved and laconic. I know next to nothing of his life, and even less of his thoughts and feelings. I'm sure when you Guthries are together you have many memorable tales to tell, more than my brief anecdote!<eot>GOP senators rip Iraq pullout plan - Washington Times
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GOP senators rip Iraq pullout plan
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McCain, Graham fear 'losing the peace'; Panetta: Baghdad left us no choice
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By Shaun Waterman - The Washington Times - Tuesday, November 15, 2011
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Republican senators on Tuesday denounced the Obama administration's decision to withdraw all U.S. troops from Iraq by the end of the year, saying the White House risks "losing the peace" in the fragile Middle East nation.
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The withdrawal "represents a failure of leadership, both Iraqi and American," said Sen. John McCain of Arizona, the ranking Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, which heard testimony from the Pentagon's top leaders on the Iraq decision.
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"It was a sad case of political expediency supplanting military necessity," Mr. McCain said.
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He charged the administration wanted all along to withdraw completely, despite the risks to security both in Iraq and the volatile Middle East region as a whole.
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"I fear that we won the war in Iraq, and we're now losing the peace," said Mr. McCain, who supported the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq to overthrow Saddam Hussein.
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Sen. Lindsay Graham, South Carolina Republican, suggested domestic political considerations played a part in the Oct. 21 decision to withdraw all 24,000 U.S. troops. He questioned whether President Obama was trying to keep a campaign promise to pull out of Iraq.
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Other senators raised concerns about the security of 16,000 civilian U.S. staff and military contractors who will remain in Iraq after the pullout. They expressed worries about Iranian dissidents in a compound north of Baghdad that Iraq wants to close by Dec. 31. The senators also questioned the growing Iranian influence over the Iraqi government.
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In a series of sometimes testy exchanges with GOP committee members, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, defended the withdrawal. They insisted the Obama administration had no other choice but to pull out in accord with the 2008 agreement with the Iraqis signed by then-President George W. Bush.
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Gen. Dempsey said that Baghdad had refused to grant immunity from prosecution to U.S. forces.
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"It was the recommendation, advice and strong belief of the Joint Chiefs that we would not leave servicemen and women there without [legal] protections," he said.
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The failure of negotiations with Baghdad over retaining American troops there left the U.S. government with no choice but to pull out its forces, added Mr. Panetta.
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"This is about negotiating with a sovereign country, an independent country," he told Mr. McCain, "This was about their needs. This is not about us telling them … what they're going to have to do."
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Republicans argued the Obama administration failed to give the Iraqis a clear answer about how many troops the United States wanted to leave behind and what their mission would be.
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"The truth is that this administration was committed to the complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, and they made it happen," Mr. McCain said.
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"Sen. McCain, that's just simply not true," replied Mr. Panetta.
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"Your version of history and mine are very different," Mr. McCain shot back.
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Sen. Kelly Ayotte, New Hampshire Republican, said she is concerned about the 16,000 State Department staff and contractors, including thousands of private security forces, who would remain in the country next year after the departure of U.S. troops.
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"Will they be secure?" she asked Mr. Panetta. "Can you assure this committee that the State Department will be able to perform this unprecedented task?"
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The situation could be "a disaster waiting to happen," she warned.
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Mr. Graham and committee Chairman Sen. Carl Levin, Michigan Democrat, asked about the fate of 3,400 Iranian dissidents in Camp Ashraf. U.S. forces disarmed the Iranian resistance force in 2003.
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Iraqi forces have attacked the camp's residents several times, and the Iraqi government is threatening to evict them by they end of the year.<eot>Leveling kit for truck | Toyota Tundra Forum
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Quick Links: Level Kit Suggestion Please TRD Sway bar, need parts Leveling kit or? Upgrading Suspension lift or leveling kit Review- TRD Rear Sway Bar- before and after
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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Hammerhead9813, May 16, 2017.
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I have a 2011 2x4 Tundra quad cab. Put new tires on and want to put a leveling kit. New to this and not sure whether to buy one online or take truck in and have a place put what they have in stock. What should I look for in purchasing kit and what labor should run?
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Hammerhead9813, May 16, 2017
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I'd get shocks over spacers.
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Bilsteins are good shocks but only go up to 2.5" of lift in front. Toytec BOSS is adjustable from 1" to 3.5"
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Trust me, with spacers, you'll feel every single bump up to your teeth.
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T-Rex266, Backslider and TXRailRoadBandit73 like this.
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Depends on what you do with your truck lots of off roading heavy mild light pavement queen? Stay away from spacer kit its really stiff n rough check out toytec.com boss kit
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You've got even more options with a 2x. You can replace the front spindles and get lift that way. I don't know anything about it though. @dragos28 would know more.
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I have bilstein 5100's at the middle setting (1.57"). this still leaves a slight rake. I had 4 wheel parts install it and it ran about $500 for installing the shocks, mounting and balancing, and the alignment. as others have said, stay away from spacers. the 5100's are the next least expensive option. i am extremely happy with the way it turned out. you can check out my build thread for pictures:
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https://www.tundras.com/threads/netmonkeys-build-thread.11976/
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Netmonkey, May 17, 2017
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Hammerhead9813 said: ↑
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What are you ultimately trying to do? Just level out the front end or lift and level the whole truck?
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It sounds like you have purchased the tires already? What size did you go with? The amount of lift you want to get will depend on the size of the tire. Bilstein 5100 is nice since you could adjust how much lift you get. I agree with the above opinion that you should avoid spacer leveling kit.
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chphilo, May 17, 2017
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i first started out with a spacer leveling kit. pro comp.
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used the stock coil overs. TBH, the ride was the same as before. if you are just going for looks, spacers are ok. but dont take it off road, they will fail you.
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and on that note, i do have a set of procomp 3" spacers that have been sitting around for quite a while, maybe i'll sell them. PM me.
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dragos28, May 17, 2017
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I'm running a 4" toytec spacer in the front and a 2" rear block. I like the stance, labor cost roughly $700 which includes an alignment
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Jun 18, 2017 at 8:42 AM
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I second shocks over spacers...
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Looks like dual shock failure due to spacers
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Jun 18, 2017 at 11:31 PM
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sub'd, since I'm in the same boat.........just put on new tires and would eventually like to level out the front.<eot>buying a new card. gtx 570 or gtx 480 (custom cooler) - Page 3
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buying a new card. gtx 570 or gtx 480 (custom cooler) - Page 3
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Ah, I'm so glad I saw this thread! I just did this and bought the Zotac GTX570 from Microcenter, I love it and it's over clocking alright. The biggest problem right now is one that easily amendable... I need a more powerful PSU greater than 550watt. OCing shuts the computer down because this card is drawing more power than the PSU can deliver.
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I also think (but don't quote me on this) that the gtx570 is the optimized version of the gtx480. Correct me if wrong please.
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with less vram and 570 recommends a 600w and 48 recommends 660w so not much of a difference there lol
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GTX 480, but get the MSI Lightning, that thing's a beast! Plus, they have them on Newegg for like $330...<eot>Cuomo unveils plan to protect racing at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack
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A new plan emerged late Friday that seeks to protect hundreds of jobs and thoroughbred racing at a Farmington track.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office released details of a two-year plan — with an option for a third year — to keep racing going at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack in Ontario County.
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The measure is intended to cover possible shortfalls caused by competition from the opening of the del Lago Resort & Casino in Seneca County, roughly 30 miles away.
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The proposal seeks to maintain a racing season of 145 days, with eight races per day from April to November. The average per-race purse for the 2017 and 2018 seasons would be $13,690, an increase of $466 from last season.
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► del Lago Resort & Casino rakes in $36.6M over first 6 days
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► Finger Lakes track fears end to racing without deal
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There were 155 days of racing at Finger Lakes in 2016.
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"In its present form the proposal falls short of what we feel is fair," said David Brown, president of the Finger Lakes Horsemen Benevolent Protective Association, a group representing workers at the track. "It requires the horsemen to contribute much more than the other stakeholders have offered. We look forward to a continuing the conversation with all involved."
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Cuomo's proposal is the second plan to emerge in recent weeks.
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State Sen. Rich Funke, R-Perinton, introduced a $3 million measure earlier this month that would require the state to divert taxpayer funds to help the Finger Lakes track, along with supporting the state's Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund.
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Cuomo's plan calls on Finger Lakes operator Delaware North, del Lago and the thoroughbred fund to help.
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Specifically, Delaware North would commit between $600,000 and $1 million, dependent on video lottery performance. A group representing 1,200 workers at the track would guarantee an average number of races per day.
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Del Lago would provide roughly $440,000 to the track, essentially the same amount it was suppose to give to Tioga Downs before it became a commercial casino.
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The thoroughbred fund agrees to commit to an unspecified amount of "purse enrichment monies" to Finger Lakes, subject to a board vote.
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Other considerations on racing surfaces, statutory impact and economic development support will also be evaluated, according to an outline of Cuomo's proposal.
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The plan would apply to racing for the 2017 and 2018 seasons with an option to extend into a third year, allowing all parties to review the annual impact of the opening of the casino on the racetrack.
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Cuomo's plan, unlike Funke's, would not need approval from the state Legislature, according to a state spokseman. However, it would need approval from the Finger Lakes Horsemen's Benevolent Association, the group representing workers at the track.<eot>Road blockade, hearse unavailability delay cremation of | Business Standard News
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Guj: Coronavirus positive cases rise to 63, death toll now 5
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Sanction unemployment allowance for MGNREGA workers: Odisha CM
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Assam readies 3 hospitals reserved for Covid-19, ropes in 85
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Coronavirus: Jharkhand self-help groups preparing masks,
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S Africa announces 21-day lockdown over coronavirus, calls in Army
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Road blockade, hearse unavailability delay cremation of
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Press Trust of India | Kolkata Last Updated at March 24, 2020 00:48 IST
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https://mybs.in/2YLjXKa
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Kolkata, Bidhannagar Police step up interactions with communities to check violence
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Elaborate security arrangements for Kolkata Book fair
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Woman arrested in city for duping people promising them jobs
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Security tightened across Bengal ahead of R-Day celebrations
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The last rites of an elderly man, who became the first casualty of COVID-19 in Bengal, was considerably delayed as wary locals put up a road blockade in the city's Nimtala area to stop government officials from cremating him, saying it could lead to virus transmission. According to police sources, senior officers took over two hours to convince the residents that necessary measures have been taken to avoid contamination.
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"We had to tell them that all protocols have been followed in wrapping up the body of the deceased, as per government guidelines. There was no reason to be scared," a senior officer of the Kolkata Police Central Division said. An official of the health department said there was a long delay in handing over the body, as a family member who was supposed to authorise the whole process failed to turn up at the hospital.
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"The body was embalmed in chemicals, wrapped in a prescribed material, following government guidelines. We managed to get a hearse to take the body to Nimtala crematorium ground under the surveillance of a team of Bidhannagar City Police officers," a hospital official said. West Bengal on Monday reported its first death due to COVID-19, after the elderly man who tested positive for the disease last week died at 3.35 pm at a private hospital. A resident of Dum Dum in North 24 Parganas, he was admitted to the hospital on February 16 with fever and dry cough. His situation deteriorated on February 19, following which he was put on ventilator.<eot>Frequently Asked Questions | The Workplace Wellness Centre of Excellence
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No. However, Certified Ambassadors and Master Ambassadors are expected to maintain/upgrade their professional development in workplace wellness through active involvement in our Ambassador Facebook group*, Workplace Wellness COE professional development offerings, and industry webinars and courses.<eot>According to Wikipedia, Lin-Manuel Miranda, is an American actor, singer, songwriter, rapper, producer, and playwright. He created, and starred in the Broadway musicals, In the Heights, and Hamilton.<eot>News - Rio de Janeiro semifinals and finals to be streamed live on YouTube
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Live streaming will begin on Saturday with the women's semifinals. It will continue on Sunday and include the men's and women's finals. Visit the FIVB's YouTube channel for links to all the streams. Subscribe, log in and set reminders to receive notifications when streams begin.
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The 4-Star event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is the seventh tournament on the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour after stops in Fort Lauderdale (USA), Kish Island (Iran), Shepparton, Sydney (both Australia), Langkawi (Malaysia), and Xiamen (China).<eot>Richards, David P. | Encyclopedia.com
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Home Arts Culture magazines Richards, David P.
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RICHARDS, David P. American, b. 1950. Genres: Art/Art history. Career: Painter and author of books on painting. Watercolor, oil, and acrylic paintings have been shown in one-man and group exhibitions throughout the U.S. Publications: How to Discover Your Personal Painting Style, 1995. Contributor to books. Address: 915 Sumac Circle, Salisbury, MD 21804, U.S.A.
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"Richards, David P.." Writers Directory 2005. . Encyclopedia.com. 20 Apr. 2019 <https://www.encyclopedia.com>.
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