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Flash drives offer new choices for music fans
By Jennifer NetherbyNEW YORK - When the Mars Volta put out its latest album, “The Bedlam in Goliath,” in January, the act gave its hardcore fans an option that is becoming increasingly popular — and …

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:57:37 GMT
Open Question: Do I have to pay sales tax on a vehicle in Houston TX that I plan to resale?
Open Question: Do I have to pay sales tax on a vehicle in Houston TX that I plan to resale?
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Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:58:06 EDT

Jean began by showing slides of work by Alexander Calder, the American artist who built mobiles and stabiles, initially out of paper, then large sheets of steel. She also showed slides of some of her students’ projects from previous years. She then asked students to work in teams of two to three to design and build small, 12-inch tabletop models of their sculpture ideas (see photo below).

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One week was set aside for the design, building and painting stages. The models or “prototypes” that were built during this week became the plan for the next five weeks. Students would have to translate their ideas to large sheets of cardboard, cut, glue and tape them together, and finally paint the full-scale sculpture.

They learned the importance of having a good model to help in anticipating some of the problems to come in full-scale construction. Utility knives and box cutters were used to cut and shape the large pieces of cardboard. Tape was used to hold the joints together, while large amounts of glue were used to hold everything in place. Sometimes it was necessary to glue the work upside-down so it would dry with less tension at the joints. Instruction was given to show how to hide the seams and joints, making the craftsmanship first rate.

Changes from the small model were made as the problems of working full-scale developed. Jean also encouraged the students to make the sculpture look interesting from all points of view. This got the students to really think in three dimensions. Tempera paint and papier-mache were used to finish the surface of the sculpture.

The evaluation of the project includes using a sheet to mark the success of the sculpture in each of the categories of Design, Craftsmanship and Expression. These terms are defined as follows.

Randy Vega has CD release party tonight
El Paso Times - Randy Vega’s release party for his first solo CD, “The Movement,” featuring performances by Vega, The Red Queen Effect, Fallen Heroes, Jack’s Smirking Revenge, The Evil Doers and Patrick Kell, will be at 8 p.m. today at Goodtimes Sports Bar, 4912 …

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 23:09:00 GMT

The basic facts

Like the skin on your body, the scalp renews itself every 28 days by shedding dead cells and allowing new, healthy ones to emerge. Cold temperatures and low humidity, a reaction to harsh chemicals (like those used in permanent hair color), or a buildup from styling products can interrupt this natural exfoliating process–causing cells to pile up and turn into fine flakes. This accumulation can clog hair follicles and block secretion of sebum, further exacerbating dryness.

‘Moses’ (Live)
\’Moses\’ (Live)7 min - Feb 10, 2008Music video for Coldplay\’s \’Moses,\’ which is a new song from the group\’s upcoming DVD and CD release, \’Coldplay Live 2003.\’ Mixes color and black-and-white footage of the band members performing, preparing for shows, and exploring the cities they\’ve visited.

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 23:56:00 PST

Brake pedal pulsation, vibration. Owners of 2000-05 Tundra pickup trucks may complain of a pedal pulsation and/or vibration through the steering column when the brakes are applied on the open road. While warped front rotors are always a possibility, out-of-round rear brake drums are just as likely a cause, says Toyota.

Start your diagnosis by taking the truck on a road test and applying the brakes a few times to confirm that the pulsation/vibration problem exists. If it does, get the vehicle back up to 40 to 50 mph and slowly apply the parking brake. Don’t overdo it; you could lock up the rear wheels! Apply the brake just enough so the rear shoes engage the drums. If you don’t feel the bad vibes when the parking brake is applied, the problem is in the front brakes. Machine or replace the front rotors as necessary. If a pulsation/ vibration does set up as you apply the parking brake, the problem is in the rear braking system.

Before replacing the drums, however, check the diameter of the centering area on both rear axle shafts with a vernier caliper or micrometer, as shown in the illustration at right. The diameter should be 4.171 to 4.173 in. If it’s larger than that, the drum(s) could run oblong on the shaft(s), says Toyota. Replace the axle shaft(s) as necessary.

If the axle shaft specs are on the money, that confirms that the rear brake drums are warped or out-ofround. New-design, more rigid drums with greater mass are now available from Toyota, and they go by Part No. 42431-34021. Always replace the drums in pairs.

NORTHERN SOUL - THE TEMPESTS - ‘SOMEDAY’

TEMPESTS hailed from, or around, Charlotte, North Carolina. The group was first set up by two brothers Mike and Roger Bunch. In 1968, “Would You Believe!” album was released on the Smash label, a subsidiary of Mercury records.
At the time of this release, the Tempests consisted of ten members. The leader singer and co-songwriter of ‘Someday’ was Hazel Martin Jr. (1936-2008). He had a powerful and distinctive voice, described by some with “an unforgettable, honey-soaked voice”.
‘Someday’, and other tracks featured on the album, became highly sought after in the early 1980’s on the Northern Soul scene. The track was featured regularly on DJ Guy Hennigan’s playlist at The Top of the World, Stafford. Initial plays of the record in 1983 required the traditional practice of ‘covering-up’. Consequently, the artist was introduced for a brief time as ‘Bobby Paris!’
The Tempests also figured prominently in the Carolina Beach scene.

Author: ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL
Keywords: Northern soul rare Tempests Smash records cover-up 1968 Hazel Martin Charlotte Carolina Beach Stafford
Added: February 16, 2008

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 04:38:13 -0800
Dirt Star?s new album page
Dirt Star?s new album page Posted on February 16th, 2008 by thedirtstar MP3s for download On the one To see you smile Going down The La! song The things you do The space between us Second look MSN girl Waves and cake Tags: Band, China, Dirt Star, MP3 download, Music, Music MTV/ Film/ Video // Add Comment »

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 07:46:16 -0800

Second Gnarls Barkley Disc Due April 8
Summer tour

Remember this too: Even though the screwdriver you order at brunch has vodka and orange juice, mixed drinks provide little to no nutritional value - only calories. “Alcohol is not an essential nutrient,” says Somer. “It has a diuretic effect on the body. Even if you mix it with orange or cranberry juice, you are more likely to flush the nutrients out of your system.”

To help you learn what’s really in your drink, check out the following guide to the ingredients and the calorie and carb counts in some of the most common alcoholic beverages. Then turn the page to find out what you, Shape readers, are drinking, based on a recent Web survey we conducted. Cheers.

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