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With concealed weapons now legal in all 50 states, the National Rifle Association's focus at this week's annual meeting is less on enacting additional state protections than on making sure the permits already issued still apply when gun owners travel across the country.

The nation's largest gun-rights group, which officially opens its meeting of about 70,000 people today in Indianapolis, wants Congress to require that concealed weapons permits issued in one state be recognized everywhere, even when local requirements differ. Advocates say the effort would eliminate a patchwork of state-specific regulations that lead to carriers unwittingly violating the law when traveling.

"Right now, it takes some legal research to find out where you are or are not legal depending on where you are," said Guy Relford, an attorney who has sued communities for violating an Indiana law that bars local gun regulation. "I don't think that's right."

Opponents fear the measure would allow more lenient gun regulations to trump stricter ones when permit holders travel across state lines.

"It's a race to the bottom," said Brian Malte, senior national policy director for the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. "It's taking the lowest standards."

The push for reciprocity comes as the gun-rights lobby is arguably stronger than ever before, with more than 5 million dues-paying members.

The NRA has successfully defeated numerous gun-control efforts in recent years, even after the 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. With midterm elections looming, the organization's legislative wish list likely will be somewhat more modest than usual this year.

The reciprocity effort on state concealed carry laws has strong support from Senate Republicans but narrowly missed being amended into last year's proposed expansion of gun sale background checks. Still, it faces long odds in Washington because Democrats control the Senate and White House.

After a federal judge's ruling striking down Illinois' ban on concealed weapons, the Legislature last summer passed the nation's final law allowing them.

Illinois is among at least 10 states that don't recognize permits issued elsewhere, according to the NRA's website. Most others recognize permits from only some states.

NRA spokesman Andrew Arulanandam noted that gun laws vary widely, with some states requiring strict background checks and a handful not even requiring a permit to carry a concealed weapon.

"It is vital because crime can and does happen anywhere," Arulanandam said. "Just because an individual or a family crosses one state boundary to another doesn't mean they are immune to crime."

Much as drivers are required to follow the traffic laws of the states they're in, the legislation the NRA is seeking would ensure that gun permit holders abide by the laws of states they're visiting, Arulanandam said.

But Malte counters that reciprocity ultimately could leave states "powerless" to stop even violent individuals who cross state lines with weapons.

Several Republicans whose names have been floated as possible White House candidates will speak Friday at the convention's leadership forum. Those attending include Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum.

Rubio opposed limiting Second Amendment rights after the Sandy Hook shootings but also has opposed some gun-rights legislation. Jindal last year signed a number of gun bills into law, including one that established stiff penalties for those who knowingly publish the names of gun permit holders. He angered gun-control supporters in 2010 when he approved a law allowing concealed handguns in churches, synagogues and mosques.

Pence has been less forthcoming about his stance on gun rights since becoming governor in 2012 but signed a measure this year allowing guns in locked vehicles on school property.

Led by President Barack Obama, gun-control advocates called for background checks for all gun purchasers and a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines after the Sandy Hook shootings. But a divided Congress rejected the calls for change.

Republicans could pass some sort of reciprocity bill next year if they retake the Senate. However, Obama almost certainly would veto it, and the votes likely wouldn't be there to override the veto.

An Associated Press-GfK poll in December found that 52 percent of Americans favored stricter gun laws, 31 percent wanted them left as they are and 15 percent said they should be loosened.

Besides reciprocity, the organization is seeking the right to carry legally owned guns on college campuses, which is prohibited in 27 states and the District of Columbia. NRA members have vocally opposed the appointment of Supreme Court justices deemed sympathetic to gun control and have spoken out against an international treaty aimed at stemming the illegal weapons trade because they fear it could restrict civilian gun ownership.

Gun control remains the chief concern of the NRA and its members. The old bumper sticker adage "If guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns" still strikes a chord with many NRA members.

"The laws are already there," said Allen Rumble, a Carmel financial consultant with lifetime NRA membership. "Criminals don't follow rules."

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Gold to gain on physical demand, weak rupee

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Gold futures in India are likely to edge higher this week, supported by an improvement in physical demand and on expectation of a slowdown in redemption from gold exchange traded funds.

At 5.32 p.m., the actively traded gold contract for June delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) was 0.03 percent higher at 26,415 rupees per 10 grams.

"The market has been consolidating around the current level. There was continuous redemption from gold ETFs, but at the same there was huge physical demand," said Harish Galipalli, head of commodities research at JRG Wealth Management.

"Going forward, ETF redemptions will slow down and that, along with improved spot demand, should help gold in edging higher," Galipalli said.

The June contract may rise to 26,800 rupees this week, he said.

Gold futures have shed nearly a fifth after hitting a peak of 32,464 rupees in November last year, inducing retail demand in the world's biggest consumer of the precious metal.

In overseas market, gold rose on Monday, extending its gains after its strongest week in a month, as the dollar slipped and European stock markets steadied, while physical buying remained strong in Asia.

"The rupee is struggling to hold at current level. Further depreciation can increase appeal for gold," said a Mumbai-based gold dealer with a private bullion importing bank.

The rupee, which is trading near its lowest level in more than eight months, plays an important role in determining the landed cost of the dollar-quoted yellow metal.

Silver for July delivery on the MCX was 0.23 percent higher at 43,575 rupees per kg.

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How to Avoid Cramping during Triathlon Training

When you are triathlon training, you are putting your body at risk for cramping. Cramping occurs when one of your muscles undergoes a painful contraction that temporarily renders you unable to use it. Typically, triathlon runners undergo cramps in the leg muscles and sometimes even their arms due to the repetitive motions that they go through during training. Finishing a triathlon requires you to run for long stretches of time, swim for long stretches of time and bicycle for long stretches of time. All of that movement can leave you with cramped muscles if you're not careful. However, there are some ways to avoid cramping during your triathlon training.

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Drink Plenty of Water

Though dehydration is not the only way thing that can cause muscle cramps, it is one of the leading causes. When your muscles are not getting enough fluids, they have a greater chance of cramping. Therefore, make sure that you're getting enough water when you are triathlon training. Drink water well before you start your workouts and continue drinking ice-cold water during workouts as well to replenish your fluid levels. Your body needs the water in order to function properly.

Stretch Before Training

Outside of just staying hydrated, stretching is incredibly important. By stretching out your muscles and going through a proper warm-up period, you can ensure that your body is fully prepared to train. Stretching also makes your muscles more elastic and helps you to run, swim and cycle harder without cramping your muscles.

Keep Proper Posture

The best way to cramp up during triathlon training is to use poor technique. If you get tired and start to use poor running form, you will put your body at risk of muscle cramps. Likewise, if you swim or cycle improperly, you will be prone to cramping more often. Learn how to do each of the three phases of a triathlon properly and stick to the technique you learn to avoid cramping.

Breathe Properly

During the running part of triathlon training, you may find that you cramp up in the area around your ribs. This is actually quite common and is the result of taking shallow breaths. This can be fixed by taking deeper breaths to get enough oxygen to your lungs. You can also raise your arms up to ensure that your body gets the oxygen. This action can get rid of the cramping altogether--sometimes in a matter of just a few seconds.

These are some of the ways to avoid cramping during your triathlon training. If you are suffering through cramping, try them to help your muscles function properly. If cramping continues, it could be the result of a more serious ailment. You might want to see your doctor to find out how to deal with the situation properly. Otherwise, these tips can help you get the most out of your workouts. Cramping may still occur from time to time, but you can cut most of your cramping issues out by getting enough fluids, stretching, using good techniques and breathing properly.

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Stare Jablonki Grand Slam | 19 - 24 August 2014

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Clemens Doppler ignored the centre court crowd to end the opening day with two wins

August 21, 2014 – Clemens Doppler and Alexander Horst silenced the centre court crowd at the Stare Jablonki Grand Slam when they defeated local favourites and number one seeds Mariusz Prudel and Grzegorz Fijalek on the first day of the men’s main draw on Thursday.

The Austrians recovered from losing the opening set to win 2-1 (17-21, 21-19, 15-13) and end the day with two wins from two. It was their second fightback of the day after they also lost the opening set against Brazil’s Vitor Felipe and Evandro Goncalves before they won 2-1 (18-21, 21-19, 15-7).

Second seeds Phil Dalhausser and Sean Rosenthal won both their matches, but third seeds Alison Cerutti and Bruno Schmidt also slipped up before they recovered to beat Canada’s Ben Saxton and Chaim Schalk 2-1 (19-21, 22-20, 15-11).

The men complete pool play on Friday when the first elimination round will also take place.

The women’s draw meanwhile reached the second elimination round in which nine of the top 10 seeds will compete and by the end of Friday the line-ups for the semifinals on Saturday will be known.

Bansley and Pavan earn Canadian bragging rights and eye season’s best
Heather Bansley and Sarah Pavan recovered from losing both their matches on the opening day of the Stare Jablonki Grand Slam to win twice and progress to the second knockout round.

They began the day by wrapping up pool play with a 2-0 (21-11, 21-15) victory over Sweden’s Camilla Nilsson and Tadva Yoken and then beat compatriots Jamie-Lyn Broder and Kristina Valjas 2-1 (21-12, 17-21-17, 15-12) in the first knockout round.
They now face Swiss pair Tanja Goricanec and Tanja Huberli, who went through pool play unbeaten.

“After yesterday we knew it was do or die in the pool and moving on,” Bansley said. “It was a new day and the start of a new tournament.

“I think there is always extra tension when you’re playing your compatriots and it was very competitive. There was a lot of energy on the court and a lot of celebrations from both sides.”

World Tour champs off to winning start

FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour champions Janis Smedins and Aleksandrs Samoilovs were in determined mood as the Stare Jablonki Grand Slam men’s main draw started.

The Latvian pair started with a 2-0 (21-18, 21-18) win over their Baltic rivals Kristo Kollo and Rivo Vesik of Estonia before they ignored the cheers of a partisan centre court crowd to defeat Poland’s multi-age group world champions Piotr Kantor and Bartosz Losiak 2-0 (21-14, 21-14).

Smedins has good memories of Stare Jablonki; in 2012 he and Martins Plavins won their first Grand Slam gold medals, a week after they had claimed bronze at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

“It has started well this tournament and I hope we continue like this,” Smedins said.

“Tomorrow we have another tough match, against Jacob Gibb and Casey Patterson (USA) and they are not the easiest team to play against, so it will be a tough match.”

The double-gender US$800,000 FIVB Stare Jablonki Grand Slam runs from Tuesday August 19 until Sunday August 24 when the men’s medal matches take place. It is the 13th event and the ninth Grand Slam on the 2014 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour calendar that features 10 Grand Slams and nine Open tournaments.

The 2014 World Tour began at the Fuzhou Open in China in April and concludes at the Durban Open in South Africa in December. Next up on the World Tour calendar is the Sao Paolo Grand Slam which runs from September 23-28.

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Sell Your Stuff to Amazon

Do you have textbooks, video games, movies, or electronics that you no longer use? If so, you might consider selling them to Amazon via their new “Trade-In” platform. The service is still in beta, but it appears to be fully functional and some of the prices are actually quite good.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Search for your item of interest (be sure to pick the right category)
  2. Click the “Trade in” button
  3. Select the quantity and condition
  4. Print a free shipping label
  5. Package your items and ship them
  6. Receive Amazon credit upon approval of your trade

That’s it, very easy. The primary advantage of this service is that it’s completely painless. Sure, you could sell your stuff on eBay, Craigslist, or even Amazon’s own marketplace, but with Amazon Trade-In you don’t have to bother with creating a listing, paying fees, waiting for bidders, dealing with unhappy customers, etc. And there’s no risk of getting ripped off.

On the downside, the prices are less than what you’d get on the open market, and you get paid in Amazon credit vs. cold, hard cash. Is it worth the tradeoff? That’s up to you. But when I searched, I find a couple of tempting offers.

For starters, I have an old iPhone 3Gs laying around from when I upgraded to the iPhone 4. When I searched for this particular model (the 32GB version) I was surprised to see that it listed for $243. Upon clicking through, I discovered that $243 is the best case scenario (for a “like new” phone with all packaging), and that my phone in “good” condition would fetch $194.

A quick look at eBay reveals that this model often sells for somewhere in the mid-$200 range, though many of those are jailbroken and/or unlocked and thus worth a bit more. Regardless, it looks like I’d have to settle for 20-25% less from Amazon vs. selling it to a private party. That being said, it’s still a tempting offer because it’s so convenient, and because we shop at Amazon enough that store credit is as good as cash to me.

The other item I check was our copy of Super Mario Galaxy, which has been sitting on the shelf since shortly after I bought it. Back when we first got our Wii, everyone was raving about this game and I found a deal on it, so I picked it up. But guess what? Nobody in our household like it, so it’s barely been touched.

I’ve been planning on selling it on eBay “one of these days,” but here we are three years later and it’s still just sitting there. A quick check on Amazon reveals that it’s worth $20.25 in “good” condition. Once again, I could sell it for a bit more on eBay, but history shows that the chances of me actually going to the trouble of doing so are roughly zero.

In the end I decided to trade in the video game, though I’m still undecided on the phone (which our youngest son sometimes uses as an iPod). I’ll keep you posted as things develop…

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6 Responses to “Sell Your Stuff to Amazon”

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    jim Says:

    If you have textbooks, try searching on textbook rental sites to see if they’ll buy it for more. I found sites like chegg.com will give you more because their business model makes each book more valuable. Rather than selling it to Amazon, who then resells it, the rental places can rent that book out and give it a higher lifetime value – which means more for that book.

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    Cheebers Says:

    Nobody liked Super Mario Galaxy? That’s really a shame. :-(

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    Noa Says:

    Great post! It’s all about time management for me. Do I want to list something on eBay and wait 5-7 days for the auction to end then wait for payment then ship it off just for a small profit. Or make a smaller profit faster? I use amazon because it’s fast and easy. I also shop a lot on Amazon.

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    b Says:

    Yes….They play Dirty!

    I am the product development manager for an online company. We decided to become a seller on Amazon….BAD IDEA! The only reason that Amazon allows other sellers to participate is to steal good ideas. We have a very niche product, and as soon as Amazon saw how well we were selling, they contacted the manufacturer, and started selling our products…and undercutted our price…UNDER OUR COST from that manufacturer.

    Then they charged US fees to give them this information and steal our marketshare. All in all…we did Millions on Amazon with NO PROFIT!

    AMAZON IS Horrible

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    nina Says:

    try to sell your stuff here:

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    RiffTrax Coupon Code Says:

    At this time it seems like Wordpress is the preferred blogging platform available right now.
    (from what I’ve read) Is that what you are using on your blog?

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Off Road Lights Compared

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Off road lights are on virtually every FJ owners wish list. Some form of additional lighting is vital if you plan to hit the trails after dark. There are literally dozens of different light combinations available for our trucks, how do you know which one is best? Ultimately the light setup that’s right for you depends upon how you intend to use them and your environment. FJ’s in the northeast will no doubt have a very different setup than those that spend most of their time in the desert. Combinations of large driving lights, amber lights for greater visibility in dusty areas, and smaller fog lights that are closer to the ground all have their place.

We gathered several FJ’s for a night run and light comparison late in December in an attempt to capture how some of the different setups perform. We were not able to test some of the popular brands of off road lights such as IPF and KC, but we did have enough combinations to illustrate some of the options available.

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In the last issue, we discussed several options for in-dash navigation suitable for on-trail use. In that article we chose the Kenwood 8120 as our favorite pick for FJ owners, mainly due to the Garmin navigation and integrated media features. We also briefly touched on the Kenwood 7120, which is virtually identical to the 8120, but with a few less features. When it came time to install a system in our FJ, we ended up going with the 7120. Why? Well, the 7120 can be found for well under $1000, even after adding the Bluetooth module. For our purposes, the additional upgrades on the 8120 (more input/output options, higher end pre-amp outputs) did not justify the additional $300-$400. As it turns out, the 7120 meets our needs perfectly.

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New Product: LoD Swing Out Bumper

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LoD has been a Jeep accessories specialist for years, and they’ve just entered the FJ Cruiser Market. Their first product for FJ’s is a rear bumper with a swing out tire carrier, and it looks solid!
FJ Owners have looked for a cost effective rear bumper with a tire carrier for while, this could be just the ticket. What we like best is that the tire carrier opens with the back door.
Matte Black powder coat finish
3/16"  steel bumper
1-1/2" massive greaseable hinge pin
55 watt halogen reverse lights
Reverse sensor compatible
Opens with door and is absolutely rattle free
Excellent fit and finish
Bolts to frame rails and crossmember with 17 bolts !!!!
Optional bolt on hitch
Optional bolt on Gas / Jerry can mounts
Optional bolt on trail rack.

FJ rear bumper and tire carrier $ 1399
55 watt halogen reverse lights $49
Bolt on Jerry can mounts (pair) $169
Bolt on Trail Rack $189
After ordering, expect about a two week lead time before it ships.

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New Products: LCA Upgrades

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Within the last couple of months quite a few new products have been announced to help protect and upgrade your Lower Control Arms. We found three new LCA products that range in price from $ to $$$, and each provide a different level of protection.
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Featured Rig: Mikes Black Cherry

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For this month’s featured rig we have a very unique FJ. To our knowledge, this is one of the only FJ’s in our small community to have a complete frame replacement through the dealer. For details on that situation, visit the FJ Cruiser Forums.

Mike’s ’07 Black Cherry FJ is built for expedition travels. In fact, he was part of the 2007 Disabled Explorers Continental Divide Expedition, so his truck has seen a few miles on the trail. This Black Cherry (Beauty) is easily recognizable, just look for the well used BC sporting a Baja Rack and a few Arizona pin stripes. If it’s missing the rear bumper, that’s probably Tibaal89’s truck.

Mikes mod list breaks down like this:
For under armor, Mike went all All Pro. The Transfercase/exhast skid, front skid, transfer skid, and rock sliders all came from All Pro Off Road. His front tube winch bumper was custom built, as was his ‘Ultimate’ rear bumper mod. His front end is lifted 2.5” using a FOX system from All Pro with the sway bar removed, and his rear uses All Pro springs, a 2” spacer, and FOX 2.0 shocks. Mike was one of the first to install & review the Baja Racks FJ Cruiser Roof Rack, and it’s usually loaded for an extended stay in the backcountry. The FJ rides on 275/70/17 Goodyear MT/R tires mounted to stock alloy wheels.

In the electronics department Mikes Black Cherry is ready for anything. He’s using a Radio Shack TRC-447 CB with a 3’ Firestik on a Bandi Mount, along with a Kenwood TR-7720 2m Amateur radio for communication. He mounted his laptop on a Jenico mount and runs Topo USA, USAPhotomaps, iGuidance, and Google Earth for navigation. There should be no getting lost when Mike’s in the group! He keeps all these electronics, his ARB MT45 Fridge/Freezer, and 2x 7” Kragen/Checker HID lights running smooth with a National Luna Dual Battery System.

There is no doubt that Mike’s Black Cherry is built for the long haul. If you’re ever looking for an expedition partner, give Tiball89 a shout, he’s ready to go!

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Off Road 101: Emergency Gear Part 1 - Survival

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January: Know your FJ
April: Tires & Wheels
July: Trail Armor
October: Suspension

Now that your FJ can handle most trails, we want to talk about being safe on the trail. We've divided emergency gear into Survival and Recovery (Part 2 April 2009).   Contents of emergency gear is always debatable. Some of the items included in your emergency kit will ultimately come down to personal preference, however, there are a few basics that virtually everyone agrees on. Please keep in mind that the items included in this article are what we feel are a good place to start. Some of them may not apply to everyone, and most people will certainly include additional items. Our objective is to give the new off road enthusiast a jumping off point for emergency preparedness.


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Recently, the nursery below designed by Trenna of Trenna Travis Design Studio was selected as the May Project Gallery Winner over at Project Nursery and I couldn’t possibly be more in love.

Like all well designed spaces should, it took me some time to truly reflect on this space and figure out exactly what it was that tickled me so much.  In the end I determined that it doesn’t just boil down to one single thing, but rather a combination of good choices that makes this nursery such a winner in my book.

First, the color palette with its various hues is fresh, yet still maintains its sweetness.  Everything from the vintage aqua crib to the persimmon pillow; the preppy greens in both large scale (the chair) and tiny scale (the Greek Key curtains) patterns; the mintier green side table and the flash of poppy orange buds in the silver vase work together to create a gentle, relaxed ambiance just perfect for a sweet baby.

Second, even the neutrals in this space are all very varied, yet compliment each other perfectly.  The cable knit throw; the light wood floor; the venerable Ikea pendant; the linen storage boxes; the quilted crib bumper; the quirky ceramic owl lamp; the tone on tone picture frames and the beautiful, woven shades are all texturally independent of one another and yet so perfectly work together to give the space depth and light.

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05-25-2003, 07:16 AM
I was talken to a friend of mine concerning the fish ladder on the Quinny. He told me that all it would take is to add some boards to create pools on each step of the ladder, so there would not be so much current running through the ladder. This would allow the fish to jump over the board and then rest in the pool getting ready for the next jump. If this is true, it dosen't seem like that big of a deal to add some boards and clean up in front of the ladder. I am sure there are alot of people that would volunteer to get this done and I am one of them. It would be nice to see the salmon being able to spawn up in the Quinny again.

Does anyone else have any thoughts or knoweldge on fish ladders that they can share? Who could be contacted to find out about trying to form a group to work on this project. I have always been hearing things about the fish ladder, but nothing ever seems to be done.

05-25-2003, 07:30 AM

Thats sounds like a great project idea for the local TU to pick up and run with. They run many habitat restoration projects and have the organizational know-how both locally and nationaly.

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Craig, I believe that TU is already working it. See
It will be a great addition to the area when It gets done.

05-28-2003, 10:18 AM
Hello and thanks for your interest in the Quinnie fish ladder project. This is my first post to this board, so bear with me - hopefully this will come out looking as I intend - although I've been lurking for some time.

I'm with the Worcester chapter of TU and we are involved in the fish ladder effort along with Mass F&W, the US F&W Service, the MDC and MWRA. At the same time, we are just now getting our legs as a chapter after several years of inactivity.

It was determined some time ago that the existing ladder could be repaired but would not be able to incorporate the latest in fish passage thinking and technology. A new design for a fish passage located on the opposite side of the river from the current ladder has gone through a preliminary design phase and is now out for engineering bid. Recognizing our efforts, we were extremely pleased that in this year of very tight money, TU national has provided our chapter with an Embrace-A-Stream grant for money to be used in the permitting process which appears to be a somewhat complicated process. As you can imagine, things are never as simple as you'd like them to be and there are many considerations, such as historical, aesthetic, etc., etc., going into the design and building of a new ladder.

If you'd like more information or would like to get involved in the effort, feel free to contact me via email and I will put you in touch with our conservation chairman who is heading up the effort for us.

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05-28-2003, 11:17 AM
Welcome Drake, I look forward to hearing more from you. I sent you a PM about getting more info on this topic.

05-28-2003, 11:57 AM
John, thanks for the welcome and I will get you the information.

I should have also mentioned that our last chapter meeting of the current year will be held on June 12 on the Quinnie (we meet on the second Thursday of the month Sept-June). I'll be at the Oakdale dam (power station parking lot) at 4:00 PM. We'll break for a BYOD (bring your own dinner) and discuss chapter business and then get back to some serious fishing.

Anyone interested in the project or joining the chapter is more than welcome. It will be a great opportunity to view the area up-close-and-personal and meet some of the folks in the chapter.

05-28-2003, 03:55 PM
Wow, good news, thanks for the up date. Hope I can make it on the 12th, I am marking my calender as I type. Mostly likely I will see you there. Will you be bringing any drawings on what the proposed new ladder will look like?

05-29-2003, 06:36 AM
Hi Craig,

There are some real basic schematics of the proposed ladder that I will be sure we have on the 12th. As far as anything like an artist's rendition of the final design, that is still a way off as I'm sure the engineering firm that gets the contract will have something to say about it. Also, we then get into all of the aesthetic considerations which aren't totally worked out at this time. Hope to see you on the 12th.


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I have had really strong legs all my life because of a lot of weight work.I do the leg press[which you cant do now].But,of more benefit[IMHO]are the leg lifts .The ones where you sit and the cuhsioned pad is across your shin,or shins, and you straighten your leg upward.That one got me throught yrs of basketball and skiing without ever having a enjury that resulted in any swelling of the knee.The key to not hurting your knee while doing this exercise is to lift the weight without the pin in a hole and put the pin in where it results in a gap of two holes.Less stress on the knee joint and still builds the muscle.2 1/2 yrs ago I was hit by a snowboarder which resulted in compression fracture of my right patilla plateau.Six bolts and plate now have taken up residence.I had complete atrophy of my strong legs.Once we got the range of motion close to normal this exercise worked miracles.When I started I could barely do it without any weight vs at times pre injury when I banged out the stack plus hanging on extra 25lb .This is the most important exercise in my life for my legs.EXCEPT-nothing beats wading in a rocky river.One year was preparing for a sheep hunt.A week on the lower Dean was the best thing I did!However the lift would be perfect for you because the bottom of the foot is not involved.Beau

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I do not agree that lift tickets are much more expensive than fishing licenses. CO cost me $20 for instate. WY was $70 for out of state. Three days on the green is $22 and five on Henry's fork will be $26. The total that I will spend this year is going to be at least $138. My season pass at Copper was $209. I will fish about as many days as I skiied so that the cost/day is about the same. I like the idea that we charge leaf peepers. How about a toll booth on the Kancamangas. You must pay if you do not have a fishing rod in the car.
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Austria is the birthplace of great composers, artists and scientists. Today, music and the arts still play a big role in Austrian culture and you can enjoy concerts, performances and exhibitions year-round.

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Holiday Rambler's 2011 Aluma-Lite Class C motorhomeMonaco RV has introduced the new Type C Aluma-Lite from Holiday Rambler. According to a company press release, the Aluma-Lite is easy to maneuver, family-friendly gas mileage-friendly.

Though smaller in stature, the Aluma-Lite is built with large-size features. For example, a king-size 61-gallon fresh water tank allows for extended camping capabilities. An extra-large exterior bay stores all equipment in a central, convenient location.

The Aluma-Lite features a 26-inch-wide entrance door. The kitchen boasts a 42-inch-by-18-inch space accented by a 48-inch-by-36-inch window at the dinette. A king-size functional wardrobe measures 25 inches wide, 43 inches tall and 25 inches deep, providing storage space for extended trips.

Holiday Rambler Aluma-Lite interiorFor improved fuel economy, the Aluma-Lite front cap is aerodynamically designed to reduce wind turbulence and drag. The battery access is built into the entryway for easy maintenance, along with a 5,000-pound hitch for towing.

The Aluma-Lite will be available in five floor plans, from 23 to 31 feet.

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Today, after nearly two weeks of being stressed out due to financial issues, I decided to spend my last 4 dollars on stress-relieving body wash. Apparently this particular body wash causes me to break out in hives and now I have no money for rash cream. FML

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On 11/11/2014 at 12:43pm - money - by killme - United States (Georgia)

Today, I spent over $2,000 on a big flatscreen TV. My dad insisted I let him mount it on the wall instead of paying someone to do it. All seemed fine, until the TV came loose and smashed onto the floor. My dad refuses to accept responsibility, and says I should've had a professional install it instead. FML

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Today, I learned that the house I've been living in and paying rent for the past two months was never advertised as vacant. I learned this when the actual homeowners walked in, and called the police for an "intruder." FML

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Today, I found a $20 bill on the ground, so I decided to pick it up. It was actually attached to a string and was meant to be a prank by some kids. They failed miserably, so I took the money. They ran up to me and punched me in the balls for taking their cash. FML

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Today, I was pulled over and fined $100 for driving without a license, as I'd accidentally left home without my wallet. I later found my wallet wedged beside my car seat, where it had been the entire time. FML

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Today, I got approached by a lady while eating at a fast-food restaurant who asked if I could spare five dollars. Confidently, I pulled out my wallet to show her that I had no cash, only to reveal a perfectly crisp five dollar bill that I had completely forgotten about. FML

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Today, I had a garage sale, and had amongst my clothing a few sets of underwear. A old man came up and asked to buy all of them. I'm so poor, I couldn't say no to the pervert. FML

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After 40 years operation, Fermilab's iconic Cockcroft-Walton generators will be decommissioned tomorrow morning. Photo: Reidar Hahn

Fermilab has had many different accelerators in its four-decade history. From the Linac to the Tevatron to the Main Injector, every one of them has been powered by a Cockcroft-Walton generator. That ends tomorrow, when the generators send out their last beam.

"They've been a critical part of our experiments," said Proton Source Department Head Bill Pellico, who is overseeing their decommissioning. "People who work on these things have come to love them, but it's time to move on and modernize."

Developed at the University of Cambridge in the early 1930s by John Cockcroft and Ernest Walton to accomplish the first artificial splitting of an atom, Cockcroft-Walton generators became an essential part of particle accelerators and other devices.

However, most particle accelerators today use radio-frequency quadrupole systems that are more efficient than Cockcroft-Walton generators. Fermilab and Los Alamos National Laboratory were, until now, the only two major laboratories in the world still operating them. At the end of the current accelerator complex shutdown, Fermilab's accelerators will run on RFQ systems.

Pellico said that, while the Cockcroft-Walton generators have been generally reliable over the past 40 years, they will not be up to the task of running Intensity Frontier experiments.

"It's like an old car," he said. "After 40 years, maintaining it becomes more and more difficult." The new RFQ systems will be much smaller and have fewer parts to maintain and replace over their lifetimes.

There is one aspect of the Cockcroft-Walton generators that is irreplaceable: their aesthetic. The generators' distinctive design inspires wonder in the many tour groups who see them every week.

"They look like something out of science fiction, and people think they're cool," Pellico said. The generator seen on the tour will be disconnected but largely remain in place in its room. The other generator, located in a separate enclosure, will likely be removed and preserved.

Pellico said that Los Alamos is watching Fermilab's conversion to RFQ systems to inform their own planned decommissioning of their Cockcroft Walton generators.

Tomorrow at 11 a.m. in the Linac Gallery, AD will host a ceremonial final shutdown of the Cockcroft-Walton generators. Jim Wendt and Ray Hren, retired Fermilab operators who commissioned and worked on the generators until 2010, will be on hand to shut down the generators for the last time.

"I'll miss the Cockcroft-Waltons," operations specialist Pat Karns said. "Hopefully the RFQ will run more stably than the Cockcroft-Waltons and I won't get as many calls at 2 a.m. when something's broken."

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Astrophysicists have created the most realistic computer simulation of the universe's evolution to date, tracking activity from the Big Bang to now—a time span of around 14 billion years—in high resolution.

Created by a team at the Harvard-Smithsonian Centre for Astrophysics (CfA) in collaboration with researchers at the Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS), the Arepo software provides detailed imagery of different galaxies in the local universe using a technique known as "moving mesh".

Unlike previous model simulators, such as the Gadget code, Arepo's hydrodynamic model replicates the gaseous formations following the Big Bang by using a virtual, flexible grid that has the capacity to move to match the motions of the gas, stars, dark matter and dark energy that make up space—it's like a virtual model of the cosmic web, able to bend and flex to support the matter and celestial bodies that make up the universe. Old simulators instead used a more regimented, fixed, cubic grid.

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In April, the ES&H Section distributed a survey on laboratory safety culture to Fermilab employees. I have reviewed the results of this important survey and wish to share them with you.

I am very pleased to report that survey participation was nearly 70 percent, a very high response for a survey done on a voluntary basis. I want to thank you for your participation.

The roughly 50 questions covered the gamut of Fermilab's safety issues. Given the good response rate, the survey provides us with an overall view of where we are in ES&H and where we need to focus our future efforts. In addition, DOE encouraged its laboratories to conduct their own surveys so that we could benchmark ourselves and determine what is working and what is not. (We will receive those benchmarking results in the fall.)

Overall the results were quite positive. Nearly everyone reports that we have a good safety culture, that people are treated with respect and that they are engaged in our safety program. This is not something that every laboratory or corporation can say of its work environment. The lab has worked hard over the years to get to this point and we hope employees, as well as visitors and contractors, will continue to feel this way. Open communication of issues is key.

The areas that people pointed out as having the most room for improvement included high workload and time pressures, multitasking and many new, unfamiliar, non-routine tasks as we move into new projects. We are currently looking at ways to best address these issues and are planning to include employees in the process. You are our eyes and ears in the field and can help us figure out our next steps, so we will ask for your input on how to tackle these issues.

In addition to the answers to the survey questions, we received more than 100 comments and suggestions. Quite a few people commented on how much the ES&H program has improved in recent years and that we should look to implement Human Performance Improvement to improve our safety and efficiency record. This feedback is along the lines of my comments in my recent article on zero defects.

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After several hours of searching and finding conflicting info, I figure I could post several rapid fire questions that educated travelers could easily answer. Will be flying in/out of HCMC with bus trip to Siem Reap in middle. Here goes:
1) Vietnam Visa On Arrival seems like best/cheapest bet as will be landing around midnight and hopefully won't be too much of a wait. Total cost per person should be ~$15 (pre-approval letter) + $65 stamping fee (1 month, multiple entry). True?
2) VN VOA pre-approval letter: is it valid for 30 days from when it is issued from website or is it valid 30 days upon arrival in VN? I don't want to order it early only to have it expire before I even get to VN.
3) Cambodia offers e-visa, and while it is also called Visa On Arrival, it is not the same as the VN Visa On Arrival. That's confusing. Cambodia's VOA is an actual visa and costs $28 total through their Kingdom of Cambodia site. Is it worth getting the e-visa? I read it is only accepted at certain crossings...which leads to:
4) Planning on using Mekong Express bus from HCMC to SR ($27). The bus website says they can obtain the visa quickly and easily at the border crossing. Does e-visa work at the crossing the bus takes, or best to let the bus company take car of it (or is this a possible scam opportunity?)?
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We have decided to spend at least 4 (maybe 5) nights on Naxos. Although the St George Beach area seems like the perfect area to stay (close to town ,but a little out), I am thinking about staying off the beaten track for this island. We are on the beaten path while staying on the other 2 islands we are visiting ( Santorini and Mykonos). Our requirements for Naxos are to stay at a clean, family run hotel or self catering spot with beautiful water views. We also want to be near a few good tavernas for nightly dinners. Nearby any walking trails would be a bonus as well. We will rent a car for a couple of days for island excursions. Do you have any suggestions for a less populated beach on the island that would meet our requirements? Thanks!

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Pork and Green Chili Chimichangas

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Prep 20 mins
Cook 1 hr 15 mins

These pork chimichangas are delicious and easy to make. I have been perfecting this recipe for the past 15 years. They are baked, instead of deep fried. This recipe makes 10 entree size or 18 lunch sized chimis. They are also an economical choice with only 7 common ingredients. You will love the flavor of these.

Ingredients Nutrition

  1. Cut pork butt into 1" cubes. Place cut pork into large dutch oven, cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Uncover, stir and continue cooking until meat is well browned and juices are almost gone. This will take about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Then add water to pan, enough to cover meat completely. Turn heat up to high and cook until water boils, then cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  3. While meat is cooking, prepare the flour tortillas. Spread a light amount of butter on both sides of each tortilla, set aside in a pile. When you are done buttering them, cover with the plastic bag they came in, so they will remain pliable.
  4. Spray a 13" x 9" baking dish with non-stick spray. Set aside.
  5. When timer is done for the pork, uncover and turn heat up to high. Cook over high heat until all the water is gone from the pan. When that is done, reduce heat to low and add crushed oregano leaves, cumin, salt, pepper, vinegar and diced green chiles. Stir well and then turn heat off.
  6. Shred the meat using to large forks.
  7. Set your oven to 500 degrees.
  8. To assemble each chimichanga: Place 3-4 tablespoons of meat mixture on lower 3rd of tortilla, spoon meat mixture to within a 1/2″ of each side of tortilla. Then take left side and fold over meat, do the same on right side, like the top flap of an envelope. Then roll up towards 12 o'clock while keeping sides overlapping the filling just slightly.
  9. Depending on the size of your tortillas it may take two turns, set them seam side down on a baking sheet. Once they are all in the pan, spread butter on the tops of the chimichangas.
  10. Then bake in oven on middle rack at 500 degree for 6-8 minutes.
  11. Depending on your oven, start checking the chimi's after 6 minutes. You want them golden brown and delicious.
  12. Remove from oven and serve with freshly made guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo.
  13. Cooks Notes: Depending on the size of your flour tortillas and whether you want to make 'Entree' or 'Lunch' size chimichangas, this recipe will make up to 18 chimi's. If you use 3 tablespoons of filling in each you will get 18 smaller, or skinnier, chimichangas.
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I adapted this recipe to prepare the pork in the crockpot. I completely eliminated the 2 cups of water and cooked the pork until tender. After shredding I put it into a skillet and added the oregano leaves, cumin, salt, pepper, vinegar and diced green chiles. Instead of buttering the tortillas I simply softened them in the microwave before rolling. The chimichangas had great flavor and even froze well. Thank you for sharing the recipe!


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I found this scribbled inside a book dated 1916 in my grandma's attic. It's still a bomb dessert after all these years.

Ingredients Nutrition

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350°.
  2. Placed sliced apples in buttered 8x8 pan.
  3. Add spices, lemon juice and water.
  4. In separate bowl, mix butter, sugar and flour until crumbly; sprinkle on top of apples.
  5. Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown and apples are tender.
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I'm very impressed with this simple, yet scrumptious dish. I make it with splenda (sugar substitute) to cut down on the carbs and it tastes great. A hit with everyone I've served it to. I've made it about 4 times now with granny's, fuji's, red delicious and braeburn apples and each time it's turned out well.

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Here's proof that sometimes less really is more. Very easy to make, this is the perfect dessert to finish a big, hearty meal, because it's so light and yet so full of flavor! I particularly liked that the topping stayed so crunchy - it was a nice contrast with the tender apples. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

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This is simply DELISH!!! I will be making this on a regular basis. Thank you for posting!

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Simple Fajita Marinade for Beef or Chicken

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Prep 10 mins
Cook 8 hrs

This marinade makes enough for 1 - 1 1/2 pounds of flank steak or chicken breast meat. The cooking time is the marinating time.

Ingredients Nutrition

  1. Combine all ingredients and mix well.
  2. I like to do this in my blender.
  3. Pour marinade over meat in shallow glass, or other non-reactive container (a 1-gallon plastic zip-lock bag works well). Refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours.
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At last, a recipe for genuine TEXAS fajitas. Loved it and highly recommend it.


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Cook 20 mins

This is an easy way to use whole grains deliciously. They keep in the fridge, tightly wrapped, for at least five days. White tortillas will seem so bland after these! I do grind my own wheat, which I recommend to everyone.

Ingredients Nutrition

  1. Weigh flour and put in food processor.
  2. Add potato flour, salt and baking powder. Process to mix.
  3. Start processor, and add oil and most of the water while running. (It will not have formed a ball yet.) Stop the machine and check the consistency of the dough by pressing some dough between your fingers. Add additional water JUST until a SOFT dough forms. Do not 'knead' the dough yet.
  4. Let dough rest for 10-20 minutes in the processor. This step allows the whole wheat to absorb the water. Check consistency again. Add flour or water to adjust, briefly processing to mix. When all is right, let the processor knead the dough for 10-15 seconds.
  5. Let dough rest in the processor for 10-60 minutes.
  6. Preheat a regular large skillet to medium heat.
  7. While it is heating, divide dough into 8 pieces (more or less pieces, depending on how large you wish to make them). Cover the pieces until you roll them out.
  8. Have some flour ready to sprinkle on your rolling surface. Use enough flour to keep the dough from sticking, and roll gently. If your dough is soft, you shouldn't have to worry about adding so much flour that they get dry. Flip the tortilla a few times while rolling.
  9. Test the skillet. Water should skitter across it, but watch that it is not TOO hot! Tortillas taste best when they are only lightly brown in a few spots. Cradle the tortilla in your hands, palms up, and place the tortilla quickly on the skillet. Gently arrange the tortilla so that it is flat. Until you are experienced, you might not want to try rolling and cooking at the same time!
  10. After a minute or two, there should be some small air bubbles appearing. Peek on the underside. It should just be light brown in spots. With a large spatula, turn the tortilla.
  11. The second side takes less time than the first, so stick around. Take a clean dishcloth and press lightly all around the tortilla, encouraging the formation of air pockets that lighten the tortilla.
  12. Place the tortilla on a platter and cover with a paper towel and then plastic wrap. When the second tortilla is done, place it on top of the first and cover again. After this I start turning the stack -- flip the stack so the last tortilla done is on the bottom. This keeps them soft.
  13. When they are cooler, you can separate them and put in a plastic bag in the fridge.


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Mocha topped with delicious spiced whipped cream.

Ingredients Nutrition

  1. Whip the cream with the sugar, nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon of the cinnamon.
  2. Divide coffe into 2 cups.
  3. Add a teaspoon of chocolate syrup and a 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon to each cup.
  4. Top with spiced whipped cream.
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Super yummy! This would make a great holiday after dinner coffee beverage to go perfectly with the pumpkin pie! Made for My 3 Chefs tag.


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So about a month ago, we celebrated our daughter’s first birthday! A Mother Goose-themed party, I had to have something for "Jack and Jill" to contribute to the party. I didn’t want plain water, and I didn’t sparkling water. But I did I have some San Pelligrino Limonata (fizzy lemonade) in my stockpile! I ran an extensive search online for drinks using Limonata, but couldn't find much that wasn't alcoholic. I kept reading about people asking for Strawberry Mango Limonata recipes, though. It is apparently a very popular drink at The Olive Garden. I figured, what the heck? "Jack and Jill" probably went up the hill to get water and berries for their mom's lemonade anyway! Well, I can’t vouch that my version is anywhere similar to the Olive Garden version (since I've never had it) but I like it (and so did our guests, young and old). Hope you enjoy it, too!

Ingredients Nutrition

  • 16 ounces frozen strawberries, thawed
  • 16 ounces frozen mangoes, thawed
  • 12-1 cup sugar, depending on your preference
  • 6 (11 1/4 ounce) canschilled lemon italian soda (San Pelligrino Limonata)

  1. In a large blender, blend the thawed fruit together until smooth.
  2. Stop the blender and add the sugar, a little at a time, tasting every now and then until the fruit is to your desired sweetness. I like mine sweet enough to have as a topping for a dessert, but still tart enough to make a statement.
  3. At this point, you can chill the fruit base for use within the next three days, or freeze into cubes for later use.
  4. To assemble your drink, take a glass and half fill it with your fruit base. If you prefer your drink lemony, use less fruit; fruitier, use more.
  5. Carefully pour the Limonata into the glass, stirring gently until the fruit is dissipated throughout. You won't use a whole can unless your glass is very large.
  6. If you want to make the Limonata a little naughtier, add a shot of vodka.
  7. Gather your friends around and enjoy this great, fruity tart drink!
  8. A possible substitute for Limonata: Limonata is 16% lemon juice from concentrate. I am thinking that by mixing 2 parts lemon juice concentrate (like Tropicana, found in the freezer aisle) with 10 parts sparkling water, you should have a very close substitute.
  9. Another easy substitute: use 7-Up or Sprite. If you do this, cut back on the amount of sugar you use in the fruit base, as these sodas are sweetened already. Add a little splash of lemon juice concentrate or fresh-squeeze lemon juice to each glass to make it tart.
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Although I easily have used 7-Up or some other lemon-lime soft drink, I did search around & found just what I needed ~ San Pelligrino Limonata, then made this beverage according to the recipe! A winning drink, for sure, as we both loved this fruits, bubbly treat! Many thanks for posting the recipe! [Made & reviewed for one of my adoptees in this fall's round of Pick A Chef]

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This was a terrific drink Minerva's Hand. I enjoyed this sweet, tart and tangy drink very much. I loved that you could taste both the mango and the strawberry in this treat. It was quick and very easy to make. Thanks so much for sharing with all of us. Made for Fall Pac 2011