Posted on 02/09/2009 12:36:11 AM PST by nw_arizona_granny
Yahoo ran an interesting article this morning indicating a rise in the number of survivalist communities cropping up around the country. I have been wondering myself how much of the recent energy crisis is causing people to do things like stockpile food and water, grow their own vegetables, etc. Could it be that there are many people out there stockpiling and their increased buying has caused food prices to increase? It’s an interesting theory, but I believe increased food prices have more to do with rising fuel prices as cost-to-market costs have increased and grocers are simply passing those increases along to the consumer. A recent stroll through the camping section of Wal-Mart did give me pause - what kinds of things are prudent to have on hand in the event of a worldwide shortage of food and/or fuel? Survivalist in Training
I’ve been interested in survival stories since I was a kid, which is funny considering I grew up in a city. Maybe that’s why the idea of living off the land appealed to me. My grandfather and I frequently took camping trips along the Blue Ridge Parkway and around the Smoky Mountains. Looking back, some of the best times we had were when we stayed at campgrounds without electricity hookups, because it forced us to use what we had to get by. My grandfather was well-prepared with a camp stove and lanterns (which ran off propane), and when the sun went to bed we usually did along with it. We played cards for entertainment, and in the absence of televisions, games, etc. we shared many great conversations. Survivalist in the Neighborhood
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/neilgen04_09.html
Recall — Firm Press Release
FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.
Neilgen Pharma Inc. and Advent Pharmaceutical Recall All Prescription Cough and Cold Drug Products Sold on or after March 5, 2008
Contact:
Bharat Patel, President
(609) 448-5500
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — April 20, 2009 — Neilgen Pharma Inc. of Westminster, MD and Advent Pharmaceutical of East Windsor, NJ are recalling all prescription cough and cold drug products sold on or after March 5, 2008. Neilgen Pharma and Advent Pharmaceutical are contract manufacturers for these products and are recalling the listed products below due to the unapproved drug product category.
Consumers taking these recall products which is being recalled shouldstop using and return product to place of purchase and contact their physician or healthcare provider to obtain a replacement medication or prescription.
Safety and effectiveness have not been established by FDA. However, patient exposure to affected products is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. Both Neilgen Pharma and Advent Pharma have stopped the production of these products and no injuries have been reported to date.
This precautionary action is focused on removing products to the retail level only. FDA has been apprised of this action. All of the products under recall were distributed to wholesalers located in Alabama and North Carolina.
The drug products can be identified by provided name, description and lot numbers.
Inquiries related to this recall should be addressed to Advent Pharma Customer Services at 1-888-634-5522. Representative is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
This recall includes all lots manufactured/distributed on or after March 5, 2008 within expiration date of the product listed below.
Advent Pharma Recalled Products
Name
Product Description
Lot Number
RY-Tann
Caplets
Phenylephrine Tannate 25 mg/ Chlorpheniramine Tannate 9 mg Caplets
806009, 806010,
806011
D-Tann CT
Caplets
Diphenhydramine Tannate/Phenylephrine Tannate/ Carbetapentane Tannate
25/10/30 mg Caplets
806003, 806004
Neilgen Pharma Recalled Products
Name
Product Description
Lot Number
D-Tann Suspension
Diphenhydramine Tannate/Phenylephrine Tannate 25/7.5 mg Suspension
L08C192, L08D171, L08E121, L08E131,
D-Tann CT
Suspension
Diphenhydramine Tannate/Phenylephrine Tannate/ Carbetapentane Tannate
25/10/30 mg Suspension
L08C201, L08E071,
L08E091
Ben-Tann
Suspension
Diphenhydramine Tannate 25 mg Suspension
L08D032, L08E061
D-Tann AT
Suspension
Diphenhydramine Tannate/ Carbetapentane Tannate 25/30 mg Suspension
L08E271, L08E281
D-Tann CD
Suspension
Diphenhydramine Tannate/ Phenylephrine Tannate/
Carbetapentane Tannate 25/15/30 mg Suspension
L08F051
D-Tann DM
Suspension
Diphenhydramine Tannate/ Phenylephrine Tannate/
Dextromethorphan Tannate 25/7.5/75 mg Suspension
L08F121, L08F131
B-Vex
Suspension
Brompheniramine Tannate 12 mg Suspension
L08D031, L08E021,
L08E051
B-Vex D
Suspension
Brompheniramine Tannate/ Phenylephrine Tannate 12/20 mg Suspension
L08D031, L08D181
BROM TANN
8 mg/DM TANN
60 mg/PSE TANN
90 mg Suspension
Brompheniramine Tannate/ Dextromethorphan Tannate/
Pseudoephedrine Tannate 8/60/90 mg Suspension
L08C181, L08D041
DM Tann
30 mg/ PE Tann/25
mg Brom Tann
10 mg Suspension
Dextromethorphan Tannate/ Phenylephrine Tannate/
Brompheniramine Tannate 30/25/10 mg Suspension
L08D091, L08D223
L08E161, L08F111
PE Tann 20 mg/
CP Tann 4 mg
Suspension
Phenylephrine Tannate/ Chlorpheniramine Tannate 20/4 mg Suspension
L08D222, L08E201
L08F102
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Yes, California, There Is an Individual Right to Keep and Bear Arms
Posted by Ilya Shapiro
Last June, the Supreme Court ruled in District of Columbia v. Heller that the Second Amendment protects an individual’s right to keep and bear arms, at least in the home for self-defense. Here’s our own Bob Levy, who masterminded the Heller litigation, talking about that decision:
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Yes, California, There Is an Individual Right to Keep and Bear Arms
Posted by Ilya Shapiro
Last June, the Supreme Court ruled in District of Columbia v. Heller that the Second Amendment protects an individual’s right to keep and bear arms, at least in the home for self-defense. Here’s our own Bob Levy, who masterminded the Heller litigation, talking about that decision:
While the Court’s ruling was a watershed in constitutional interpretation, it technically applied only to D.C., striking down the District’s draconian gun ban but not having a direct effect in the rest of the country.
Well, today the Ninth Circuit (the federal appellate court covering most Western states) ruled that the Second Amendment restricts the power of state and local governments to interfere with individual right to have guns for personal use. That is, the Fourteenth Amendment “incorporates” the Second Amendment against the states, as the Supreme Court has found it to do for most of the Bill of Rights. I rarely get a chance to say this, but the Ninth Circuit gets it exactly right.
Here’s the key part of Judge Diarmuid O’Scannlain’s opinion:
We therefore conclude that the right to keep and bear arms is “deeply rooted in this Nation’s history and tradition.” Colonial revolutionaries, the Founders, and a host of commentators and lawmakers living during the first one hundred years of the Republic all insisted on the fundamental nature of the right. It has long been regarded as the “true palladium of liberty.” Colonists relied on it to assert and to win their independence, and the victorious Union sought to prevent a recalcitrant South from abridging it less than a century later. The crucial role this deeply rooted right has played in our birth and history compels us to recognize that it is indeed fundamental, that it is necessary to the Anglo-American conception of ordered liberty that we have inherited. We are therefore persuaded that the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment incorporates the Second Amendment and applies it against the states and local governments.
In short, residents of Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington now join D.C. residents in having their Second Amendment rights protected. And courts covering other parts of the country — most immediately the Seventh Circuit, based in Chicago — will have their chance to make the same interpretation in due course.
Just as interesting — and potentially equally significant — is the footnote Judge O’Scannlain drops at the end of the above text in response to arguments that the right to keep and bear arms, regardless of its provenance as a fundamental natural right, is now controversial:
But we do not measure the protection the Constitution affords a right by the values of our own times. If contemporary desuetude sufficed to read rights out of the Constitution, then there would be little benefit to a written statement of them. Some may disagree with the decision of the Founders to enshrine a given right in the Constitution. If so, then the people can amend the document. But such amendments are not for the courts to ordain.
Quite right.
Ilya Shapiro • April 20, 2009 @ 5:21 pm
Dollmaker’s Journey CUSTOMER CONNECTION
Dream ~ Imagine ~ Create ~ Grow ~ Believe ~ Magic
At http://dollmakersjourney.com we help your creative dreams come
true.
April 2009 Issue 89
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Dear Dollmaking Friends,
Last month Gloria “Mimi” Winer answered a lot of different question on
FOCD (Friends of Cloth Dolls). Readers were frantically searching past
digests for her gems of wisdom. I received her permission to sort
them into topics and include some of her answers in future editions of
the Customer Connection Newsletter. I have also included relevant
comments from other dollmakers. The first such article appeared in the
March edition, and was all about choosing suitable threads for sewing
and sculpting. This month we will cover ideas on how to write your own
original doll pattern. Also check out our Customer Connection archives
for July 2002 for an article called “Pattern Writing 101” by Bonnie
Lewis and Mary Ann Kaahanui for more ideas.
Bonnie and Mary Ann
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APRIL SALE
The FAIRIES are once again a-flutter here at Dollmakers Journey.
Spring has sprung in the Northern Hemisphere and you guessed it – our
huge selection of FAIRY patterns are 20% off for the entire month of
APRIL. Be sure to stock up! http://www.dollmakersjourney.com/
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MARCH QUIZ WINNER
Q: What is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on
one row of the computer keyboard?
A: I got several interesting answers, and all were included in the
drawing. The longest word using the top row of letters is RUPTUREWORT
(11 letters) which is a plant of the family Caryophyllaceae growing in
North America and Europe and believed to have diuretic properties. A
close runner-up using that same row is TYPEWRITER (10 letters).
Actually, if you searched the internet, typewriter is the answer most
commonly found. The longest word using the middle row of the keyboard
is SHAKALSHAS (also 10 letters), the plural of Shakalsha, a people
emigrating from Phrygia and colonizing Sicily in early times.
Congratulations to Deb Stukenborg from Indianapolis, Indiana. Your
name was selected at random from all of the correct quiz entries, and
you will receive a $10 gift certificate from Dollmaker’s Journey.
Watch for your name in a coming month!
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APRIL QUESTION
Q: Yabusame is a sixth-century Japanese samurai art practiced from
horseback. What sort of athletic endeavor is this?
Everyone who emails in the correct answers by May 15th will be entered
into a drawing for a $10 gift certificate to Dollmaker’s Journey. The
winner will be announced in the next newsletter. Email your answers to
Bonnie at EnchantedR@aol.com Put April Quiz in subject box. Please
include your full name and where you live (state/country) in your
email. NOTE: Several times in the past a winner was drawn with no name
or state/country included. When that happens we have to draw again. So
please, make sure you include this information with your answer.
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CHARITY CORNER
This year our challenge is for all of you to learn a new skill. Many
fun wigs for dolls can be knit or crocheted using Fun Fur yarn. In
fact, several of our Doll for All Seasons patterns use just this
skill, including how to knit stockings for our Irish Colleen and hair
(Akiko, the Bunny Girl and Miss Independence) along with crocheted
hair for Mother Earth and Fire in our Elemental Pattern. For anyone
who wishes to knit items for charity but doesn’t know how to knit, go
to http://www.knittinghelp.com It has videos for everything connected
with knitting and is very easy to follow. If you wish to crochet, this
link has many videos with step-by-step tutorials. http://www.nexstitch.com/Tutorials.html
Next check out these free patterns for darling gifts for Easter,
Halloween, and just for fun. It includes snowmen, rainbow babies, and
tea party treats. http://jeangreenhowe.com/patterns.html
A fifteen-year old boy in my community was inspired by an article
about Krochet Kids International (http://www.krochetkids.org/) where
teenage boys taught themselves how to crochet. They collected
donations of yarn and crochet hooks and raised money to travel to
Uganda to teach poverty-stricken women how to crochet caps which they
sell in the United States to raise money for the villagers there. Jace
Fugate, with the help of his mother, created this pattern to be used
for other charity projects in your local community. This cap can be
made with many different types of yarn, and is a great way to use up
leftover scraps. It is a loose crochet pattern than can be worn both
summer and winter. He has taught other boys in his high school to
crochet, and many can be seen sporting these unique hats.
Boy’s Crocheted Hat
Materials: 4 ply yarn, size H crochet hook
Size: Fits teenage boy to adult
Row 1: Chain (ch) 5, slip stitch (sl st) in fifth chain from hook.
Row 2: Ch 2, 9 double crochets (dc) in ring, sl st in top of ch 2. (9
dc)
Row 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in each dc, sl st in top of ch 2. (18 dc)
Row 4: Ch 2, (2 dc in next 2 dc, one dc in next dc) 6 times, sl st in
top of ch 2. (30 dc)
Row 5: Ch 2, (2 dc in next 2 dc, one dc in next dc) 9 times, dc in
next 3 dc, sl st in top of ch 2.
(48 dc)
Row 6: Ch 2, (2 dc in next dc, one dc in next 3 dc) 12 times, sl st in
top of ch 2. (60 dc)
Row 7: Ch 2, (2 dc in next dc, one dc in next 5 dc) 10 times, sl st in
top of ch 2. (70 dc)
Row 8: Ch 2, (skip 1 dc, dc in next dc) repeat for entire row. (35 dc)
This gives a decorative row
with holes spaced evenly around. If desired, you can change the color
of yarn for this
row and continue with new color to create a stripe.
Row 9: Ch 2, dc in each “hole” and dc around entire row. (70 dc)
Rows 10-14: Ch 2, dc in each dc around entire row. (70 dc)
Row 15: Ch 2, sc in each dc around entire row. Fasten off.
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SLOPERS – WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW TO USE THEM
One of our designers, Claire Ellen, has created an unusual pattern
called Accoutrement for Mannikins, Ladykins, and Kiddikins. Enjoy 27
pages of sloper patterns and directions designed to fit Ladykin,
Mannikin, and Kiddikins basic doll bodies. Create period costumes
complete with undergarments for all three patterns.
http://dollmakersjourney.com/claire.html
Clair Ellen writes: “Further explanation: The Accoutrement patterns
were created as a “Sloper”, which was originally used by dress
designers, and is intended as a basis for future designs. All my
examples were made from muslin, batiste, etc. I purchase a high thread
count, much washed sheet from a thrift store which gives me yards of
soft fabric for experimenting. None of my basic patterns has lace,
ribbon, or other embellishments leaving those to the imagination of
the user. This does not lead to a photo-op for the cover. All patterns
are so basic and simple that they are self-explanatory upon viewing.
My idea was that hundreds of uses could be derived from this one group
of “Sloper” patterns, piquing the imagination, rather than leading
down a straight and narrow path. I included some “period” underwear to
perhaps guide to the joys of research for costuming.”
NOTE: These multi-use slopers will fit her 19” male, 18” female, and
12” child dolls.
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CUSTOMER QUERIES
Q: I am looking for a punch that makes really nice holes in felt…Just
a plain round hole of the size consistent with cloth doll
construction. If you know of something like this, I’d appreciate
knowing where to go to buy one.
A: Try a leather punch. We sell one that makes tiny 1/16” holes
perfect for shoes at Dollmaker’s Journey. Check it out.
http://dollmakersjourney.com/leather.html
If you Google “Leather punch tool” you will find a nice selection and
may even be able to get one in a local hardware store. We both use
the revolving punch that has a selection of hole sizes. One tip, when
you insert your leather or felt into the punch put a piece of thin
cardboard underneath it. It will make the job so much easier. Leather
punches make holes up to 1/2”. For larger circles of felt (e.g. 1”)
draw 1” circles (trace around a coin for perfect circles or use a
circle template from an office supply store) on a piece of freezer
paper, iron it onto the felt, and then cut out your circles. The
freezer paper will peel off, leaving perfect 1” circles.
Q: Are you familiar with a mold making compound called Alumilite? If
so, can you tell me if it is fairly easy to use and is it fairly safe?
From what I have read it’s non toxic.
A: I have heard of this product, but have never used it. It sounds
ideal for casting small doll accessories. I did a search on
google.com and found hundreds of sites with information about it.
Here is the main company with information on how to use it.
http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/alumilite.html
Just out of curiosity, if any of you have used this product, what did
you make? Was it successful? Please send results to EnchantedR@aol.com
and I will relate your experiments in a future Customer Connection
Newsletter.
Q: Why is it people seem to prefer smaller dolls to the bigger ones?
Am I the only person who loves big dolls?
A: I think people like smaller dolls because they are easier to
display in a home. They can fit in a china cabinet or on a shelf more
easily. When I used to make porcelain dolls I loved the 24” size, but
the millettes sold better (dolls about 9-1/2” to 11” high). A lot of
doll collectors have so many dolls they only have room left for small
dolls.
Q: Once you make a cloth doll, and you display it, how do you keep it
clean? They do get dust on them, so how am I supposed to clean them -
especially the hair?
A: As far as cleaning them, I use a feather duster made of ostrich
feathers, which seem to remove most of the dust and doesn’t seem to
bother their hair styles. I have found a good feather duster removes
lots of dust and dirt, and you don’t need special sprays or polish to
keep your home clean. I got my feather duster at http://flylady.net,
and it is the best purchase I have ever made. I also have miniature
attachments for my vacuum cleaner that help remove dust. These are
also great for removing dust from computer keyboards and sewing
machines. Also, canned air seems to work well, blowing dust away from
the dolls. (However, never use canned air to clean a sewing machine
motor.) If you seal their faces with Krylon Workable Fixative spray
after painting them, it helps to keep the face clean. You can also
Scotch Guard the doll body to help eliminate stains and dirt after the
doll is completed. Some people put clear dust covers over their
dolls, or put them in glass cabinets or cases, but I feel that cloth
dolls are meant to be touched and held, so I don’t use them. I think
fabric (especially natural fibers) need to breathe. One of my
daughters wore my wedding dress when she got married, which has just
been hanging in my closet for years. When we brought it to the dry
cleaners to have it cleaned before the wedding, he was amazed it was
so white and in perfect condition. He said if it had been kept in a
plastic bag it would have deteriorated over time and yellowed. Two of
my daughters (who know better than their mom) had their wedding
dresses hermetically sealed by a dry cleaner after the wedding in a
box. This process cost over $100, and although you can see part of
the bodice of the dress through a plastic window, no one can ever try
on the dress, or enjoy looking at it, without breaking the seal. I
think my wedding dress, which was tried on by every one of my
daughters, worn by at least three brides, been in several fashion
shows, and even been used for dress up, has had more love and use. I
tend to treat dolls the same way, leaving them on display for
grandchildren to love.
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MUSINGS FROM MIMI AND JUDI ON WRITING PATTERNS
By Gloria “Mimi” Winer and Judi Wellnitz (from Doll Street)
Ree from FOCD wrote: “I was wondering if anyone knew of any resources
out on the web to help someone get a pattern together for sale. I have
been asked several times if I offered patterns for some of my dolls
and I have no idea how to go about putting one together in a
professional matter. I know for most everyone else here, it’s more
than likely an easy thing, but I am truly baffled. I am self taught so
honestly have no idea what all the correct terminology for sewing is
and such, and I have never tried to draw out my sculpting methods. I
have done the copyright for my dolls so am familiar with that, but is
there something different I have to do to copyright a pattern for
sale?”
Mimi responds - Here is how I write my patterns:
Make the doll again, from scratch. talk your way through each step
into a tape recorder, this is so that when you transcribe your words
you will not forget a simple step that you are so used to you don’t
even think about it but could meant the difference between success or
failure to the person trying to make the doll. Then include as many
photographs or drawings as you can. The more the better. Most creative
persons are very visual and words are more difficult to understand
than pictures.
Next, ask a friend or two to test the pattern and instructions without
you being present. Provide the fabric you used to design the doll and
ask them to write down questions or let you know where the directions
needed further clarification.
This takes time, but good patterns will guarantee good referrals and a
good customer base. When you are happy with your pattern, send a free
copy to Mary Ann at Dollmaker’s Journey. If she will sell them for
you, she pays very quickly and their designers get a discount on all
purchases...a win-win way to do business.
Judi adds - I think Gloria covered this really well. But on the
technical side, I found a book that although focused on quilting was
very helpful regarding the layout and design of writing patterns. It
has a lot of focus on marketing - particularly the big distributors
(which you don’t see a lot of in the doll world). It is called
Publish Your Patterns! How to Write, Print, and Market Your Designs.
I would say that about 50% of the book didn’t apply to what I wanted
to do. I’d buy it again though.
http://quiltwoman.com/nr-09.aspx
If you are planning on printing the patterns (rather than instant
download) and want to use black/white illustrations rather than
photographs to keep the costs down, I have a tutorial on how to turn
your photos into decent illustrations at my blog. I can’t draw to
save my life!
http://www.artdolls.info/pattern_making_how_to_make_drawings_when_you_cant_draw.html
I always put in a paragraph with basics too - about stitch length and
turning/pivoting on curves, etc. Your pattern might be the first doll
that someone will attempt - so you have to tell them the tricks of the
trade
(abbreviated)! I assume they know nothing.
Mary Ann sticks in her 2 cents – I make a general outline for each
pattern on a page that has two columns. First I list the order in
which the doll should be constructed that includes any special
details. For example:
I. Body Construction
A. Body
1. Pieces to Cut
2. Front construction
3. Sew front to back
4. Stuff
5. Sculpting abdomen
6. Sculpting breasts
Then on to arms, legs, head, face painting, costuming and
accessories. Following that I list all of the supplies needed and
lastly I make a list of all the pattern pieces that will be included
so I don’t forget any! This document becomes an invaluable tool and
checklist. The first one is the most time consuming to write. When
it is time to do the next pattern, all I need to do is pull out the
previous outline and revise it.
From a pattern seller’s point of view, it is important that you use an
easy to read font. Take a paragraph you have written and copy it into
a document 5 or 6 times. Put each paragraph in a different font and
see which one your eye is drawn to first. Save the fancy, scrolly,
artsy fartsy lettering for titles and headings. Bonnie and I use the
font called “Comic Sans” on all of our patterns. There is a lot of
space around the letters making them very easy to read. Having your
illustrations on the same page as the written instruction is
preferred. Be sure to print the directions on both sides of the paper
to keep the weight and the thickness of the pattern to a minimum.
Pattern pieces should be on just one side of the paper. The most
important piece of information about the doll that should be on your
cover – THE SIZE! There is world of difference between a 12” doll and
one that is 24”.
You can find out more about Judi at http://www.dollstreetdreamers.com
and http://www.artdolls.info “Mimi” Dollmaker’s Paradise site is
http://www.mimidolls.com/
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WORDS TO LIVE BY
“Wealth isn’t always measured in dollar signs. We each have time,
talent and creativity, all of which can be powerful forces for
positive change. Share your blessings in whatever form they come and
to whatever level you have been blessed.”
—Jon M. Huntsman, philanthropist and founder with his wife, Karen, of
the Huntsman Cancer Institute, from his book Winners Never Cheat:
Everyday Values We Learned as Children (But May Have Forgotten)
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CHALLENGES/COMPETITIONS
May 15, 2009 – Cloth Baby Doll Challenge
Internet Challenge open to dollmakers worldwide
For more information go to: http://thedollnet.com/babydoll/challenge.html
** Updated Information... Purchased clothing is Ok as longs as it is
indicated in the doll description. Check out the category in the Baby
Doll Challenge - “Baby Animals and Baby Critters (anything from bugs
to trolls to ???)” This will be a separate category with its own
prizes. Judi Ward is giving as a prize from a random drawing of all
of the entries in the Animal and Critter category, a “Get A Head” kit
for making a Molly Monkey. The prize will be a “fully finished head”
and then all of the needed fabrics and joint buttons and cord to make
the entire Molly. Clothing fabrics and shoes not included. Sometimes
the head is the hard part so that will be done for you. Even if you
don’t plan to enter you need to check out Baby Molly Monkey on the
challenge page.
http://thedollnet.com/babydoll/challenge.html
2009 All Dolled Up: Beaded Art Doll Competition
Due date: August 31, 2009
Theme: Earthen Mother
Official rules posted here: http://www.landofodds.com/store/alldolledup.htm
September 4-7, 2009 – DragonCon Art Show and Convention
Atlanta, Georgia
To enter the juried show with dolls that are SciFi or fantasy themed,
apply by April 15.
Information and applications for the show can be found here
http://artshow.dragoncon.org/index.html
October 15-18, 2009 – Treasures of the Gypsy Challenge
Houston, Texas
The theme this year is “The Enchanted Gypsy.” Send $20 to Pamela Armas
to receive your challenge packet of “Gypsy” fabric and trims. This
includes the entry fee and shipping. All dolls to be exhibited at the
Houston Quilt Festival!
For more info: GypsyTreasures@cs.com
For packet send $20 to: Treasures of the Gypsy PO Box 748 Mountainair,
NM 87036
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UPCOMING EVENTS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS
April 25, 2009 – Calgary Doll Club Doll Teddy and Toy Sale
Acadia Recreation Centre, 240-90 Ave. S. E., Calgary Alberta, Canada
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
April 30 - May 3, 2009 - Artistic Figures in Cloth
Columbus, Ohio
For information go to http://www.cyndysdolls.com/
April 30 - May 3, 2009 - Canadian Doll Artists Association 10th
Anniversary Conference
Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
For information email conference_registrar@dollartists.ca
OR visit their website at http://www.doll_artists.ca
May 21 – 23, 2009 – Fiber Arts Fiesta 2009
Albuquerque, New Mexico
http://www.fiberartsfiesta.org/
May 28 - June 1, 2009 – Creations in Fiber, Inc. Doll Conference
Albuquerque, New Mexico
http://web.mac.com/pattipage/CreationsInFiberInc/Welcome.html
June 11 - 14, 2009 - Figurative Artists Consortium Conference
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Check out their website at http://www.figurativeartistsconsortium.com
July 11 - 15, 2009 - National Doll Festival
Atlanta, Georgia
Holiday Inn Select Capitol Conference Center
Free shuttle bus to Marriott Marquis
Email DollFestival@aol.com for further information
July 12 – 17, 2009 - UFDC (United Federation of Doll Clubs) National
Convention
Atlanta, Georgia (Marriott Marquis in downtown Atlanta)
http://www.ufdc.org/Convention2006.html
July 11 – 12, 2009 - ODACA (Original Doll Artists Council of America)
National Convention
Atlanta, Georgia (Marriott Marquis in downtown Atlanta)
http://www.odaca.org/events.php
July 30 – August 2, 2009 – Enchanted Doll Artists Conference
Albuquerque, New Mexico
http://www.enchanteddollartistsconference.org/
August 15, 2009 – Day With Dolls
Babylon, New York
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze2r22a/notices/DWD.pdf
September 8-13, 2009 - NIADA (National Institute of American Doll
Artists) National Convention
Arromont, Tennessee
For more information go to http://www.niada.org/info.html
September 25-26, 2009 – California Regional Doll Festival
Millbrae, California (by San Francisco Airport)
For more information contact the Lowmans at DollFestival@aol.com or
call (831) 438-5349
October 8-12, 2009 – The East Coast Art Retreat
Crowne Plaza, Cromwell, Connecticut
Email: info@art-is-you.com
Website: www.art-is-you.com
To save yourself time and energy, get all the details on upcoming doll
related events at
CLOTH DOLL CONNECTION: http://clothdollconnection.com/
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SPECIAL GIFTS FOR YOU
Many thanks to the generous KATE ERBACH for contributing her
delightful “Hug-O-Saurus” to our “Free Projects” section. Be sure to
stop by and print out this great FREE pattern.
http://www.dollmakersjourney.com/hugosaurus.html
Four free doll patterns from Debbi Bain including male and female
gypsy, Cinderella ballerina and fairy.
http://debbibaindolls.blogspot.com/2009_02_01_archive.html
1940s newspaper doll free vintage pattern courtesy of Hawk Crossing.
Click on doll pattern link.
http://www.hawkcrossing.com/
Free Pattern from Judi’s Dolls - Bruce the Banana! Check out Molly
Monkey’s newest toy.
http://judisdolls.com/bruce/
From Judi Ward – Invisible Jointing Directions, a link to Mimi
Kirchner’s jointing tutorial, and a You Tube Video are now on her site
and FREE for everyone to learn. Check out our latest movie star at
http://judisdolls.com/video.html
Three free tutorials from Judi Ward on “Let’s Make a Baby”, “Making
Baby Hands” and “Easter Baby” These techniques work well for lots of
dolls, not just babies. They are the last 3 albums on this website.
http://www.picturetrail.com/judisdolls
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NEW PATTERNS/BOOKS/CD-ROMs/DVDs/MOLDS
We’re adding four more wonderful patterns by MAUREEN MILLS of Sweet
Meadows Farm. Stop by and take a peek at “Best Friends,” Bunny Girls,”
“Spring Fling” and “Too Many Cats.” You are guaranteed to have fun
making any one of MAUREEN’S terrific designs.
http://www.dollmakersjourney.com/mills.html
“Parcival” is the newest dragon from The Dragon Charmer herself -
JENNIFER CARSON - and he’s a cutie. We also have her very delightful
“Fairie Tiptoes” that includes both a 24” and 14” versions of fully
jointed fairies.
http://www.dollmakersjourney.com/carson.html
“Moonbeam,” “Hippity Hoppity Raggedy,” “Making Mud Pies” and “Peek-A-
Boo” are the newest offerings from GINI SIMPSON of Cat and the Fiddle
Designs and they are all enchanting. http://www.dollmakersjourney.com/simpson.html
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CHARMING BOOK
First published in 1921, Drusilla and Her Dolls by Belle Bacon Bond,
ISBN 9781557095985, is the story of a little girl growing up in the
1860s. An only child, Drusilla made playfellows of her doll
collection. Drusilla and Her Dolls is a loving tribute to the
author’s mother — a woman wise enough to honor the sacred spaces of
childhood and the holy spirit of her child’s originality. Drusilla’s
gentle recounting of her adventures has entranced five generations.
Now, the republication of this delightful book makes it available for
many generations to come. You can find it at many bookstores. Just do
an internet search at http;//google.com
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SUPPLIES
Customer Janet Schultz tipped us off to all the fun she was having
with the new Clover QUICK YO-YO MAKERS and we thought they’d be just
perfect for lots of embellishments. We’ve stocked up with 3 different
sizes for regular Yo-Yos PLUS one that makes a heart shape and one
that makes a beautiful flower shape. You’ve got to check these handy
gadgets out! http://dollmakersjourney.com/supplies.html
We’ve also added a PEN STYLE NEEDLE FELTING TOOL that can be used with
1-3 needles at a time - a perfect implement for felting great hair
styles on your dolls and more! http://dollmakersjourney.com/supplies.html
You can now find the wildly popular MIRACLE FABRIC SHEETS in our
Supply Department. There is no limit to what you can create with
these paper backed 100% cotton sheets and an inkjet printer.
http://dollmakersjourney.com/fabrics.html
More and more patterns are calling for Cheese Cloth for costuming. Be
sure to pick up a package of this versatile fabric to keep on hand.
http://dollmakersjourney.com/fabrics.html
The BUTTON & CARPET THREAD is back in stock in Natural and Black. The
FREEZER PAPER SHEETS, 6.25” and 10” HEMOSTATS have arrived as well.
http://dollmakersjourney.com/supplies.html
FABRIC - We’ve just added a new color of Wool Blend Felt - it’s called
“Blush.” And, the “Champaign” is back in stock. Our fabric suppliers
are telling us that they’ll be able to send all the fabric we have
waiting
for VERY, VERY SOON. Let’s all keep our fingers crossed.
http://www.dollmakersjourney.com/fabrics.html
NEEDLES/CRYSTAL LACQUER - The Size 7 John James Darners and the
Crystal Lacquer 4 oz. Refills are back in stock.
http://www.dollmakersjourney.com/supplies.html
FUR – Distinctive Fabric has fantastic furs, wonderful quality and a
great variety
http://www.distinctivefabric.com/
GUNS, RIFLES, SWORDS, WEAPONS AND OTHER FRONTIER ACCESSORIES
http://www.marxmanbros.com/armorygallery1.htm (for 10-17” dolls)
http://www.mychildren.biz/swords-guns
WATCHMAKER CASES are small metal cases with clear glass lids that
jewelers use to store gems, watch movements and jewelers findings.
They are also perfect for storing beads, buttons, snaps, and tiny doll
accessories. Popular sizes are 33mm, 41mm, 48 mm, 53 mm, and 70 mm. We
don’t currently sell them, but here are some places that do.
http://www.leevalley.com
http://polymerclayexpress.com/storage.html
OR do a search on http://google.com for many other sources
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NEWS FROM THE HOME FRONT
After speaking in seven different congregations in one month, Bonnie
and her husband are driving to Utah for their son’s graduation from
BYU Law School. They will then load their van with all his accumulated
“stuff” and bring him back to Virginia to take the bar exam and begin
work.
After not sewing for months, Mary Ann had the best time trying out two
of Maureen Mills’ patterns. She made the “Mama and Baby Bag Holder”
for her sister Kathi’s birthday and one of the “Prima and Vera”
rabbits as a Happy Spring present for our wonderful assistant Tara.
It was just like priming the pump – now the creative juices are
flowing. The World’s Greatest Boyfriend Jim was thrilled and
delighted to learn that he had won a Toshiba 46” High Def LCD TV,
table and sound system. He entered a free drawing at one of the
University of Virginia football games last Fall and had forgotten all
about it. Now to get it all put together…… Mak and Jim had a great 4
days in NJ over Easter weekend visiting both Mary Ann’s family and his
two sons in Jersey City. They both are feeling very blessed indeed.
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WEBSITES:
You’re never too old to shine. I had tears in my eyes when I watched
this. Dreams really can come true!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY&NR=1
How do you price your dolls for sale? Find LOTS of information here:
http://artsandcrafts.about.com/od/arti4/a/032507.htm
Interesting collection of vintage doll and clothing patterns at
http://www.olddollpatterns.com
A book for everyone who has ever been unemployed is called Who Moved
My Cheese? Here is a synopsis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who_Moved_My_Cheese
Weird stuff you never knew you wanted – check out the arts and crafts
section
http://www.sciplus.com/index.cfm
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We’d love to hear your thoughts about our Customer Connection
newsletter.
Contact the editor Bonnie B. Lewis at EnchantedR@aol.com with any
comments, suggestions, etc.
Please feel free to pass this newsletter on to any of your friends.
Help us spread the word about Dollmaker’s Journey! All we ask is that
you forward it intact, with all the subscription information included.
Thanks!
For more options, visit this group at
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Administration officials and Democratic leaders in Congress began saying this month that while they hope to eventually change gun control policies, they will not push the assault weapons ban for now because they know how divisive that debate would be and they don’t want to distract from other goals.<<<<
It will come to pass that we cannot own guns, for they dare not take a chance of us old ones, talking and remembering the time when Americans were free.
Some place, I read that the gov had asked the bullet makers to back off and not send as many out for us.
They are only following the age old communist plans for taking over a country.
http://www.archive.org/stream/conservationoffo00phelrich/conservationoffo00phelrich_djvu.txt
CONSERVATION OF FOOD
The Public Services of
HERBERT C. HOOVER
SPEECH
OF ,
HON. JAMES aPHELAN ‘i?fe
/
OF CALIFORNIA 7/
13^0
IN THE
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JULY 16, 1917
273017729
WASHINGTON
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
1917
SPEECH
OF
F ON. JAMBS D. PHELAN
CONSERVATION OF FOOD.
The Senate as in Committee of the Whole resumed the consideration
of the bill (II. I{. 4901) to provide for the national security and defense
by encouraging the production, conserving the supply, and controlling
the distribution of food products and fuel.
http://www.archive.org/stream/licoriceplantrep00unitiala/licoriceplantrep00unitiala_djvu.txt
THE LICORICE PLANT
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
AT LOS ANGELES
LICORICE CIRCULAR
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, February 10, 1885.
To
SIR : In view of the large import into the United States of licorice,
in its various forms the import of the root alone, in 1884, amounting
to 39,057,000 pounds, valued at $800,000 and believing that the plant
can be grown in some portions of the United States, many parties in-
terested herein have requested the Department to secure through its
consuls resident in the licorice-producing districts, certain information,
embraced in the following questions:
1. Does the plant grow wild, or is it cultivated?
2. What kind of soil and climate are best suited to its growth!
3. If cultivated, describe the mode and manner of its cultivation.
4. How long does it require to reach maturity?
5. Beyond the root is the plant or stalk utilized?
In addition to the foregoing you are requested to supply as much in-
formation as possible concerning the plant; the manner in which the
root is prepared for the market; whether it is subject to any adultera-
tion in its preparation for the market; the amount exported from your
district to the United States, where it is raised, prepared, and how it is
shipped hither, &c., in fine, everything which can be of service to parties
engaged in the trade, or who contemplate the cultivation of the plant
in the United States.
I am, sir. your obedient servant,
W. HUNTEE,
Second Assistant Secretary.
(3)
145806
CONSULAR REPORTS
THE LICORICE PLANT,
AUGUST, 1885,
THE LICORICE PLANT.
REPORT BY CONSULAR AGENT WHITMAN, OF HJTDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND.
LICOKICE AND ITS USES.
Before proceeding to give an account of the cultivation of licorice
in this district, it may not be amiss briefly to quote from several author-
ities some facts regarding the introduction of the plant into England,
its other habitats, uses in the pharmacopeia, &c. :
http://www.archive.org/stream/convergencebehav00fritrich/convergencebehav00fritrich_djvu.txt
CONVERGENCE BEHAVIOR IN DISASTERS
A Problem In Social Control
A Special Report Prepared for the
Committee on Disaster Studies
by
Charles E. Fritz
Research Associate
Committee on Disaster Studies
and
J. H. Mathewson
institute of Transportation and Traffic Engineering
University of California
Publication 476
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL
Washington, D. C.
1957
[This report is as valid today, as it was 50 years ago. ..granny]
OFF a Cliff With No Airbags: The Fed Banking System Quivers In Fright
http://www.nolanchart.com/article6305.html
the Fr Thread:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2234539/posts
If This does not shake you, congrats..
Might have been posted here before, but this a good, all around, survival advice site run by J.W. Rawles, author of “Patriots” a very good survival novel with lot’s of advice/scenarios for SHTF. Updated daily.
http://books.google.com/books?q=breadmachine&btnG=Search+Books
This is the very search page that starts the list of breadmachine books.
All you have to do on the www.books.google.com website is type “breadmachine” into the google search bar that says ‘search books’...
Then choose a book and the book will open PDF style and then you can use ‘screen print’ or a ‘snipping tool’ to pull the recipe or information for copying...
Readers Share Their Biggest Garden Goofs
April 17, 2009
By Judy Lowe
Christian Science Monitor
When Craig Summers Black wrote about all the things he wished he done differently in the garden – from planting tree ferns upside down to growing an invasive variegated artemisia that had visions of taking over the world (starting with Craig’s yard), he struck a chord with readers.
Many sympathized by sharing their own stories. They told of deer and bunny encounters despite trying all the recommended ways to avoid losing plants to these furry predators.
Dave M. has experienced both. Here’s his deer tale: “Our neighborhood is home to many wild deer and rabbits, which usually visit at night. One day, after losing one too many garden plants to these creatures, I decided to escalate. I bought a motion sensor light control and wired it into an extension cord. I ran the cord out to the garden, and plugged a 500 watt work light and a radio (under a 5 gallon bucket) into the cord. I tuned the radio to the local classic rock station and turned the volume all the way up. Thus when anything walked into the garden at night, they got blasted with light and sound. This worked like a charm! For two days, that is. The deer quickly learned that the sensor only works when it is dark, and began to visit the garden early in the morning after it began to get light. Aaargh!!
Natalie Husse’s bunny story takes on new resonance in light of the increasing popularity of vegetable gardening: “In my first year of vegetable gardening, I took some really regrettable shortcuts,” she says. “The most memorable (read: moronic) was how I built my first garden fence. Since I wasn’t sure if I’d be good at gardening, or even like doing it for that matter, I did not want to spend a ton of money on my new hobby. So, instead of the $50 rabbit-proof metal fencing, I bought the $10 ‘wildlife-proof’ plastic fencing, figuring there couldn’t possibly be that much of a difference, right?
“Every day that first April, I would see the neighborhood rabbits sitting around the fence yearning for the delicious contents of my garden. Daily, I would mock their desires with my superior fencing. I would laugh at their feeble attempts to confront my rock-solid fortifications. Ah yes, I was sure my efforts (and well-played frugality) had paid off.
“That is, until that fateful morning I went out into my garden to weed and water and discovered that every plant in my garden had been decimated. My lettuce had been chewed to nubs, the strawberry plants reduced to mere shreds, and the terrors they brought onto the spinach were just too gruesome to even mention.
“I ran along the edge of my fence to see where they could possibly have gotten in. I found one hole, and another, and another … six holes all where I had seen the rabbits sitting just days before! This whole time they had been plotting this raid, slowly chewing holes into my plastic fencing. That afternoon I begrudgingly went back to the hardware store and bought the $50 fencing.”
Peter Gonczlik relates the common tale of planting too much and too closely together, but he isn’t sure he’s going to be able to break himself of the habit: “I don’t know if I’ll never do it again (it’s natural to be greedy during spring planting season after our long upstate New York winters),” he says, “but this year I’m going to try to give my plants more room and put fewer of them in.”
Jim Charlier also understands about planting too closely: ” I read the label and consider myself to be a reasonably smart human being, but I always err toward planting too close and not paying attention to the the mature size of the plant. For some reason, I never believe the tag, though they have no reason to lie to me. Which leaves me to replant each spring, delaying growth for new purchases yet another season. I guess if I keep moving them, they’ll never reach their full mature size, solving some of my problem. Kinda.”
He adds: “I really, really regret having planted Chinese lanterns. Now I’ll never get them out of the garden. I will be pulling them for years and years to come. And whoever inherits this house (for I realize I am just a steward of this house) in future generations, will be pulling them, too. And their children… and their children…”
And one more good from Jim: “One summer, years ago, I kept throwing the squirrel-bitten tomatoes into the compost bin. Don’t do this. We had thought the composting would eradicate the seeds over winter. When it came time to spread the compost, we were apparently spreading tomato seeds through all of the garden – under bushes, in the perennials, through all of the vegetable path, and even in the hanging baskets. We spent the summer weeding tomatoes from every nook and cranny of the yard, even from cracks in the driveway.”
Carolyn Hopper discovered the hard way that while deer avoid daffodils, they love tulips: “I’m sticking with daffodils for spring,” she says. “I fell in love with tulips on a visit to our son-in-law in Portland, Ore., a year and a half ago, planted them with great care, and then saw evidence that our local deer family thought they had discovered gourmet dining at the Ritz Hotel. I know deer like tulips, but thought our fishing-line maze would keep them out. Ha!”
Greg Schifsky wrote: “The worst thing as a (retired) gardener that I ever did was plant English ivy or any sub-specie of it. It’s ruining forests as I write this and all invasive weeds are unfortunately leading to the rapid destruction of native wildlife habitat.
“Another garden mistake was constructing a fish pond using concrete and rebar; where the shallow end of the pond bottom meets a slope to the deeper end created a “hinge-like” effect. During mild earthquakes, the hinge works and causes a leak. Better to use pond lining poly material instead.”
Mary Collins’ mistake as an inexperienced gardener had a delightful happy ending: “This is a true story,” she says. “Thirty years ago when I was a single mom with two babies, I set out some tomato plants in my backyard. Two days later, they were all dead. I consulted the bachelor next door who asked how I planted them. I explained how I carefully set the tomato plants in the ground at the correct depth, watered them, and how I even rinsed off all the dirt from the roots first to get them nice and clean. I couldn’t understand why they died. My neighbor laughed hysterically until I was almost in tears. He said, ‘You’re not supposed to wash the dirt off the roots! That’s what holds them in the ground!’ Lesson learned. Long story short: I married my neighbor who has been taking care of me for 30 years now!”
http://features.csmonitor.com/gardening/2009/04/17/readers-share-their-biggest-garden-goofs/
1. Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 21, 2009
Release #09-197
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 808-8154
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Specialized 2009 Model Bicycles
Units: About 14,000
Importer: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Hazard: The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Incidents/Injuries: Specialized has received two reports of the handlebar breaking during use, one of which caused a rider to suffer head trauma which resulted in unconsciousness and a puncture wound to the arm.
Description: This recall involves HL handlebars on the following 2009 Specialized bicycles: Cross Trail Comp, Myka HT Comp, Myka HT Elite, Rockhopper, Rockhopper Comp and Rockhopper Comp 29. The model number of the HL handlebar is ALR-13 NTFOV and is located underneath the right hand grip of the handlebar.
Sold by: Authorized dealers nationwide from June 2008 through February 2009 for between $640 and $1,050.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free replacement handlebar.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Specialized toll-free at (877) 808-8154 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s web site at www.specialized.com
To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recall product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09197.html
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2. Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 21, 2009
Release #09-198
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 808-8154
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: 2004 Roubaix Comp and Roubaix Pro bicycles
Units: About 3,000
Importer: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Hazard: The cable stop on the bicycle can loosen, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the bike.
Incidents/Injuries: Specialized received reports of two falls that resulted in fractures requiring medical attention and surgery.
Description: The recalled bicycles are as follows: 2004 Roubaix Comp 18, 2004 Roubaix Comp 27, 2004 Roubaix Pro 18, and 2004 Roubaix Pro frameset models. Only bicycles with a single rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are subject to recall. The cable stop is attached through bonding materials and a single rivet mounted at the front of the bicycle. The cables pass through eyelets in the cable stop on the down tube. Bicycles with a double rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are not subject to recall. The model names of the recalled bicycles can be found on the top tube of the bicycles.
Sold by: Specialized authorized dealers nationwide from September 2003 through August 2004 for between $1,600 and $4,000.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using their bicycle and return their bicycle to a Specialized authorized dealer for an approved repair, at no cost to consumer.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Specialized toll-free at (877) 808-8154 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.specialized.com
To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recall product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09198.html
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CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it: https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx
Welcome to the thread... Hope you post more info.
Even if that link was posted before, it never hurts to re-post the good ones like that one is. Sometimes we all need to be reminded on them.
Thanks again for posting it.
Banking news go from bad to worse, is there no end to the mess they have created.
It is beyond me, “why” this happened, unless the goal was to give us the disaster that we now have.
Laughing, and seeing myself in some of the garden goofs.
Might have been posted here before, but this a good, all around, survival advice site run by J.W. Rawles, author of “Patriots” a very good survival novel with lot’s of advice/scenarios for SHTF. Updated daily.
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Thanks for posting the link, it is a good site and I should be visiting it daily.
Glad you are joining in the thread, you are welcome here.
‘Ammunition Accountability’ Legislation. (No ammo sales after 6/30/2009)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2233724/posts
ping for later viewing
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