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Community Visioning Workshop
On Saturday, March 25, about 50 people came together at Boys Totem Town to meet each other and discuss their visions for the future of their neighborhood. We will have a complete summary of the results of that work on the Boys Totem Town project page in about a week and a half. The information has to be transcribed and summarized.
New D1 Board Members Elected!
The District 1 Community Council held its Annual Meeting and Board Election on Monday, March 27 in an Open House at our office. We had a very strong slate of candidates running in a very competitive election.
We are happy to announce that our new board members are Patty McDonald (Highwood), Tony Parrish (Conway), Pang Moua (Eastview) and Amin Omar (Highwood). Our returning members are Timothy Turner (Battle Creek), Phil Fuehrer (Highwood) and Stella Alcantara (Battle Creek).
These people join President Paul Sawyer (Highwood), Vice President Tom Mohr (Highwood), and Directors JoAnn Clark (Battle Creek), Bonnie Watkins (Highwood), Matthew Barrett (Highwood), Zander Danielson Sellie (Highwood), Myra Smiley (Battle Creek), and John Slade (Eastview). We will hold our election for Board Officers (Secretary and Treasurer) at our April Board Orientation and Retreat.
We also hope to keep the other candidates fully engaged in our work going forward.
East Side Elders is the organization that is a merger of the block nurse programs in District 1, Daytons Bluff and Payne Phalen.
Description: With the help of volunteers, East Side Elders provides free rides for seniors to medical appointments, grocery stores, hair appointments, and other errands. As our program expands to serve more and more seniors, we need to add to our team of volunteer drivers. Mileage and parking fees can be reimbursed! This volunteer position is also a great opportunity to make a friendly connection with seniors who may feel isolated from the community.
About Us: East Side Elders helps our seniors live full and rewarding lives — in the home and community they want — for as long as possible and as healthy and well as possible. Our teams of volunteers, students and community members provide a wide range of services and activities that give the necessary support and resources to our elderly neighbors wherever they call home.
Hours: Flexible. Our greatest need is for volunteers who can provide rides weekdays in the mornings and afternoons.
· Must pass a background check
463 Maria Avenue
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Applications can be filled out online:
It may be the first day of spring, but check this out...
The Ramsey County yard waste sites are closed on Monday, March 20 though Friday, March 24. The sites will be open this weekend as follows:
Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology continues to change and improve with time and Saint Paul Public Works is adapting with these changes. The department is testing different LED street lights and wants community input. Residents will have the opportunity to provide feedback on different characteristics of lights through a survey beginning on Monday, March 20th 2017 and continuing through Friday, May 19th 2017.
Visit www.stpaul.gov/LED for more information on how residents can participate in the survey.
Lighting Study Details:
The Public Works Department is testing different LED street lights in 3 neighborhoods:
About Saint Paul's Street Lights:
The City of Saint Paul has over 37,000 lights that help illuminate public areas throughout the city. Public Works began installing LED lights in 2010 as a part of the Sustainable Saint Paul initiative and continues to install them throughout the city at a rate of about 1,500 to 2,000 bulbs per year. The city is moving to this technology because of the economic and environmental benefits of LED lighting.
Benefits of LED Lighting:
Upcoming Meetings
Just a heads up that there are two important meetings coming up... First, there is a Community visioning workshop for Boys Totem Town scheduled for Saturday, March 25 from 12:30p - 2:30p at Boys Totem Town. This meeting is especially important for those living in the vicinity of the Boys Totem Town site - this meeting will NOT be addressing juvenile justice issues, but is focused on community building among neighbors around the site.
The second meeting is the District 1 Annual Meeting, which will be Monday, March 27 from 5-8p at our office in SunRay Shopping Center. This meeting will focus on our equity work and is an opportunity to meet our board members (your neighbors!) and vote for new board members.
We hope to see you soon!
Eastbound I-94 between Mounds Blvd in St. Paul and Hwy 120/Century Ave. in Maplewood will be reduced to two lanes of traffic from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thu, March 9. Then, eastbound I-94 in this same area will be reduced to one lane of traffic from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. that same evening. These closures are needed for survey work in advance of this year's construction project. Thank you in advance for your patience.
Closure durations and time frames are all approximate and weather dependent.
Stay connected
February Board Meeting Minutes
Call to Order: 6:30 pm by Council President Paul Sawyer.
Presentation: Smart Trips – Transportation report from Tom Thao from Smart Trips. Smart Trips staff has been doing outreach in D1 about barriers to transportation. One issue raised was lack of knowledge and subsequent stigma about transit use. General sense of lack of access and resources to alternative transportation. Connections between transportation and other community issues were outlined – with those other issues as the more fundamental – access to food, jobs, health care, housing, e.g. Q&A on the report from the board.
Board Training Opportunities - Malik Holt-Shabazz from UM Center for urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) discusses a new "Board Representation Training" that they have developed. The next session is Saturday, March 18 from 10am to Noon. Also, April 24 to 28 a neighborhoods training (more comprehensive) is occurring. The trainings are free and they are looking for referrals of people of color to participate. Q&A about the program.
Cycles for Change – Monica Bryand presents on "Slow Roll". It is a program to get those who do not see themselves as bikers to get out and give it a try. They are concentrating on St. Paul this year including the Conway neighborhood. They are looking to come each month with events to encourage biking (explore assets, restaurants, etc and build community). Anyone can participate. There might be a few bikes available and are looking at having vouchers to give bikes to those who need/want them. Q&A about the program.
Better Bus Stops Program – Caitlin Schwartz talks about the Better Bus Stops Program. A grant was received to create 150 new shelters and provide upgrades to another 75 including heating, lighting, etc. There was also a community outreach and education component to it. They are on the final month of the program and are bringing together their findings. The District 1 area has 7 improvements from the grant. This process also fed into additional processes such as the bus shelter siting guidelines. All bus stops are also getting new signage with route maps, times, bus numbers, etc. Q&A on the report and grant.
P. Sawyer moves the meeting into a business session. He announces that the Annual Meeting is next month on March 27 from 5pm to 8pm. About half of the board has their term ending. A sign up sheet is passed around for people to sign up and help that evening.
The second community workshop for Boys Totem Town will be held at BTT on March 25 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm.
Financial Reports – B. Leach notes that the financial paperwork ending December requires review/approval. Motion by B. Watkins to approve the Treasurer's report. Seconded. Discussion. Date correction to Fiscal Year Dates on the Treasurer's Report without objection. Motion carries on voice vote.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm.
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The New Zealand Coastguard ran an integrated awareness raising campaign in January with "Live Rescue", an award-winning project. On January 31, 2010, the Coastguard capsized a boat and stranded four people in Hauraki Gulf, challenging New Zealanders to find and save them online at www.livesrescue.co.nz. At 1810, real time point-of-view TV and radio spots put viewers into the shoes of a Coastguard volunteer in a rescue operation to find the missing boaties. The direct response TV and radio drove people online where they found themselves in a search plane simulator racing against the clock in real time. A GPS locator fed the live position of the real capsized boat into the simulator.
Thousands of virtual volunteers soon realised they were faced with a hopeless situation. 1.8% of those who took part in the mission were successful. 98.2% were not. The live event captured New Zealand's imagination and was covered by the country's leading news networks. It left people with the sobering reality check that if they had been one of the missing people they would have had less than a 2% chance of survival. It proved that the Coastguard need all the help and support they can get. A 20% increase in visitors to the Coastguard website led to a staggering 900% increase in online donations.
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New Zealand's coastline is almost as long as the USA's, with more recreational boaties in the water than anywhere else in the world. Unfortunately New Zealand has more reckless, irresponsible, and intoxicated boaties than anywhere else. With little government funding, the New Zealand Coastguard is forced to patrol this vast area with just 75 boats. Their volunteers are often faced with the futile task of finding a needle in a haystack. The Coastguard and DDB New Zealand wanted to show the country how tough this can be for the Coastguard and why they need support.
The campaign won a Gold Direct Lion at Cannes International Advertising Festival.
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Fresno's favorite appetizers
Sometimes, you just gotta indulge.
Appetizers — fried, meaty and cheaper during happy hour — are a good way to do it. We took a look at this yummy part of the menu by asking readers about their favorite appetizers at restaurants in a highly unscientific poll on the FresnoBeehive blog and social media.
Readers responded with everything from veggie-based appetizers at local restaurants to fried goodness at chains.
Here's a sampling of what Fresno likes to eat.
Santa Maria Steak, Pismo's, Westwoods
What: Tri-tip that's been slow cooked for 12 hours over red oak wood and seasoned with a Santa Maria blend of spices that includes coriander, cumin and ancho chiles. It's topped with fried onions and crumbled bleu cheese and served with sweet barbecue sauce and horseradish.
Why: "The combination of flavors and textures is amazing, and I never get tired of it," says Nicole Cross, founder of food blog PinchMySalt.com.
Where: Chef Justin Shannon's creation is served at both Pismo's Coastal Grill, 7937 N. Blackstone Ave., and Westwoods Barbecue & Spice Co., 8042 N. Blackstone Ave., which have the same founder.
Cost: $10-$11.99.
Fried pickles, Mad Duck
What: Dill pickle spears with a light beer batter fried until crispy and served with any dipping sauce the customer wants, including ranch, blue cheese and curry aioli.
Why: They're the "perfect sour/sweet/savory combo," says customer Alicia Clark of Clovis. Mad Duck does dozens of orders of the pickles each day.
Fried pickles are popping up on lots of menus lately (Westwoods and Bulldog Burger Bistro do pickle chips). Mad Duck's fried pickle spears inspire some "fierce debate" because some people still love the old pickle chip version with curry aioli that used to be on the menu.
Where: Mad Duck, 765 W. Herndon Ave., Clovis, and at its soon-to-open Campus Pointe location at Fresno State.
Cost: $5.95.
Truffle fries, Yard House
What: Shoestring French fries with truffle oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and a blend of thyme, rosemary and parsley.
Why: Some customers come in just for the truffle fries, says a manager. Truffle fries are popular at other restaurants, too, but here some diners say they want to lick the bowl at Yard House when the fries are gone.
Where: Yard House, 90 El Camino Way in River Park.
Cost: $4.95.
Eggplant Napoleon, Cracked Pepper Bistro
What: Called Mala-insana Napoleon on the menu, this dish is slices of eggplant encrusted with pumpkin seeds and Panko that are fried briefly and stacked with oven-roasted San Marzano tomatoes, housemade pesto with walnuts and goat cheese flavored with truffle oil and thyme. All of it is baked and drizzled with balsamic vinegar.
Why: You wouldn't think eggplant would be a big seller but it makes up about 70% of appetizers ordered, says chef and owner Vatche Moukhtarian: "It's crazy how much we sell that."
The name mala insana is Greek for "mad apple," a once negative term that Cracked Pepper has turned around. The menu even says "eating this possibly leads to madness" — in a good way, notes Moukhtarian.
Where: Cracked Pepper Bistro, 6737 N Palm Ave.
Cost: $13.50.
Tempura green beans, Zen Wok
What: Fresh green beans dipped in a housemade tempura batter, deep fried and served in a towering stack with Sriracha aioli.
Why: The fried green beans are a favorite among Yelp reviewers. Says chef and owner Andy Karsh, "It's probably our most popular appetizer. You get a nice pile stacked high, with aioli."
Where: Zen Wok Fusion, 609 E. Olive Ave., and Zen Wok, 6731 N. Palm.
Cost: $7.50
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"I had quite a few run-ins with him in majors," Els said. "It wasn't
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"Personally, I could have obviously won a couple more, without him
around, but he's so special, and he absolutely changed the game.
"He got us to really elevate our games, brought so
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European insurers' AUM hit €9.9trn in 2014
Europe's insurers managed €9.9trn of assets in 2014 according to figures published by Insurance Europe, the European insurance and reinsurance federation.
Insurance Europe highlights concerns about Solvency II that will make it "unnecessarily expensive" for insurers to continue making long-term investments, limiting then "their ability to continue delivering such a significant contribution to society."
Michaela Koller, director general of Insurance Europe, commented: "While it is encouraging that these investments have continued to grow, policymakers need to ensure that regulatory capital charges are commensurate with the actual risk that these investments pose.
"We hope that this issue will be addressed as part of the EU Investment Plan to enable our industry to continue playing an increasingly important role in underpinning growth in Europe."
Koller added: "In 2014 Europe's insurers paid out benefits and claims equal to approximately €2.6bn every single day, illustrating another valuable contribution which they make to our society. This is why it is so important for policymakers to enact smart regulation which enables insurers to keep the cost of premiums as low as possible, so that more people and businesses can be protected across Europe."
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Pinkerton Insights Podcast | Week of January 29, 2018
Hazard & Event Risk:
– On Monday last week, thousands of Bolivians took to the streets to protest against President Evo Morales' attempt to get re-elected for a fourth consecutive term.
– In Honk Kong, a health risk warning was issued as the Environmental Protection Department said that the pollution level was "higher than normal."
– Per reports on January 25, the water level in Cape Town, South Africa's main dam is lower than expected.
Operational & Physical Risk:
– Per reports on January 22, 2018, crew members of TAP Air Portugal have announced that they will partake in a strike from February 9-11, unless an agreement is reached between the government and the airline regarding fair working conditions.
– In the United States, information about the State of Maine's 2017 report on tick-borne illnesses was published. 2017 was the record year in reported cases of Lyme disease in Maine concluding with 1,787 cases, 323 more than 2016.
– On January 25, 2018, the New England Journal of Medicine published a study from researchers at the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) and Public Health Ontario (PHO) that suggests influenza (flu) causes an increased risk of a heart attack.
Market & Economic Risk:
– The sixth round of negotiations on the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) commenced on January 23, 2018, in Montreal, Canada, with the Canadian team proposing ideas to save the agreement.
– Experts in the fuel industry in Argentina have reported that oil prices are expected to significantly rise in the immediate future.
– On January 24, 2018, Mexico's Minister of Energy, Pedro Joaquin Coldwell announced that the next auction for oil field exploitation would take place in July 2018.
– Recently, the Sri Lanka-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (SLSFTA) was signed following many rounds of negotiations. The deal is likely to facilitate trade flow between the two countries by allowing greater access to each other's markets in various sectors; better access to services markets is also likely.
Technology & Information Risk:
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– Per Russian media reports on January 25, 2018, cyber-security firm Kaspersky Labs has identified a new trojan called Mezzo. Reportedly, the trojan enables malicious actors to obtain victims' financial data, and could potentially be used to steal virtual and conventional currency by falsifying information in files exchanged between accounting and banking systems when using accounting software.
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ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. Announces Stock Repurchase Program
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., March 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNOB) (the "Company" or "ConnectOne"), parent company of ConnectOne Bank (the "Bank"), announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program for up to 1,200,000 shares, or approximately 3.5% of its currently outstanding common stock.
The Company may repurchase shares from time to time in the open market, in privately negotiated stock purchases or pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable federal securities laws. The share repurchase plan does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common stock, and it may be modified or suspended at any time at the Company's discretion.
Frank Sorrentino, ConnectOne's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer stated, "The Board's stock repurchase authorization underscores our continued confidence in ConnectOne's future performance and, as good stewards of our capital, reinforces our commitment to creating and returning value to our shareholders."
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Mammograms are crazy. How is this actually the best way to see if I have cancer or where it is? The mammography technician actually said to me that the flatter we can get the breast, the better the image. This she said with a bright smile on her face. Like I should be excited to have my breasts smashed into these cold, metallic plates. You're standing there without a top; they take one of your breasts and lay it on a cold metal plate and then tell you to get as close as you can get. I tried to point out that I couldn't get any closer to the metal bar because my breast bone was in the way. Again and again; flatter and flatter; both sides; they went out of the room and would come back in; your neck got in the way, we need to do that series again. Devastating. More in a hyperbolic sense than anything. The tech had this quirky, sweet way about her: just hold still. As if I could go anywhere, you have my boob in a vice. Trust me, I'm not moving. Or "you're doing great" what else would I be doing? "This shouldn't hurt too badly" or "it's almost over" or "just one more" or "sorry, just a few more" and "you're doing great; well they make me say that." She knew it was terrible, but she still used sunshine.
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Dunkirk has been in cinemas for two weeks now earning over $265 million at the global Box Office. The film opened at number one and was immediately greeted with glowing reviews from film critics and moviegoers alike. But the love-in is seemingly over already as columnists begin to question it's lack of cast diversity and attempt to link the films messaging to Brexit.
On Thursday the Independent published an opinion piece entitled: When you watch Dunkirk, remember that it's a whitewashed version which ignores the bravery of black and Muslim soldiers. In the piece Robert Fisk criticises director Christopher Nolan for not acknowledging the contribution of Indian, French or African troops at Dunkirk. And of course, French and British Empire forces like African troops from Algeria and Morocco and Indian troops did play a role, not just in Dunkirk but the rest of the Second World War. But that isn't what this film is about. Dunkirk is about a handful of soldiers amongst 400,000 troops. Inevitably, these are white, as were the majority of faces at Dunkirk. Perhaps there is a need for a film which places troops from the British or French Empire centre stage. But I'm not sure that Nolan's Dunkirk should have included a few more token faces of colour just to make up the number.
In the Guardian columnist Sunny Singh wrote: Why the lack of Indian and African faces in Dunkirk matters and opens with:
" What a surprise that Nigel Farage has endorsed the new fantasy-disguised-as-historical war film, Dunkirk. Christopher Nolan's movie is an inadvertently timely, thinly veiled Brexiteer fantasy in which plucky Britons heroically retreat from the dangerous shores of Europe."
Now besides the yet again obviously ridiculous "whitewash" charge, this Brexit comparison makes this sound like it should be a satirical piece. What on earth has Brexit got to do with it? Not to mention the fact that Nolan began shooting the film before the UK's referendum vote. Later in the article the author concedes that there are actually non-white faces in the film, often in the crowds, but is still unhappy because these soldiers are fleeing and not fighting – just like every other soldier. It seems Christopher Nolan can't win. I mean if anything, this film is racist to Germans. You only see them in the last two seconds of the film, wheres the endless articles on that?!
When discussing how he approached the story, Nolan said:
"from the point of view of the pure mechanics of survival rather than from the politics of the event. We don't have generals in rooms pushing things around on maps. We don't see Churchill. We barely glimpse the enemy, It's a survival story."
Historian Joshua Levine, who acted as the film's historical consultant told the BBC that Dunkirk was a work of fiction and that:
"It isn't a film's job to tell the full story of Dunkirk and nor, in the time available, could it even try to do so. This film focuses on a few protagonists whose paths cross occasionally, each one of whom experiences just a tiny corner of the whole story."


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Homeless Teen Biked 6 Hours To School And Slept In A Tent… Until The Internet Did THIS.
Fred Barley is focused on going to school. The 19-year-old is from Conyers, Georgia but he attends Gordon State College in Barnesville. The distance between the two cities is 50 miles long. Nonetheless, Fred was not going to miss his opportunity to sign up for his second semester.
Majoring in biology, the student hopes to one day attend medical school. So it is no surprise he is willing to make the necessary sacrifices to reach his goal. Once Fred signed up for school, he could not afford to drive back and forth from one city to another. Nor did he have a job to pay for his dorm room.
The teen spent his days looking for a job to pay for his housing as well as food. All it took was for a guardian angel to find him and change his life.
The teen wanted to make sure he was signed up for college even though he didn't have the transportation to get there.
Fred borrowed his younger brother's bike to ride for six hours to get from Conyers to Barnesville, Georgia. The weather in Georgia this time of year is well over 100 ℉ and Fred made it to his college on a 20" kid's bike.
The only thing the teen had with him were two duffel bags and two gallons of water.
The student only had a box of cereal to eat from.
Police officers found Fred sleeping in a tent near his college.
Officer Richard Carreker could not believe the teen was sleeping outside and riding his sibling's bike which was way too small for him. The police officers did not give Fred a ticket, instead they chose to help him out.
The officers paid for Barley to stay in a motel for two nights.
For Fred, the act of kindness was something that moved him. "The stuff that's happening with police officers, I am black and he didn't care what color I was. He just helped me, and that meant a lot," says Fred.
Carreker posted on Facebook his encounter with Fred. From there the power of social media took over.
Local resident, Casey Blaney, set up a GoFundMe page to help Fred with food, housing, clothes, and tuition.
"I was not expecting any of this support and am in awe of how this community has come together to help me," says Fred of the amount of support he has received.
When Fred was initially asked what he needed he said he just wanted to find a job. He had no idea what was to come.
Fred was offered a job on the spot when a pizza owner heard of the teen's story.
Debbie Adamson, the owner of DB's Pizzeria said, "I created a position for him before he walked in my door. I didn't know his name. I didn't know the color of his skin. I didn't care."
Fred has even made new friends who have taken him to horse riding lessons.
For officer Carreker it was easy to want to help Fred. "After meeting Fred, I could tell he was a good kid," says Carreker about the student he helped. "He was a young kid who had been dealt a bad hand and was trying to make the best out of it."
Fred has received donations from all over the country to get through school from books, clothes.
After completing his studies in biology, Fred has his heart set on going to medial school.
Now moved into his dorm and ready to start school, Fred promises to be smart how he spends his the money that will help him through school.
"I promise you if I don't need it immediately, it's going to go away to savings. I aspire to be in med school. So I'm going to use it when I get out, hopefully," explains Fred.
Visit Fred's GoFundMe page if you'd like to help.
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Without question, weather has significant impact in people's daily lives perhaps this is one of the reasons why investing in your own personal weather station can be a very good decision. Luckily, you can now own a device that it is quite handy and capable of measuring weather-related data anytime.
For you to understand more about what weather stations are, let's explore more on basic and advanced weather stations:
- Advanced Weather Stations
There are models of these that comprise of wireless system that can be easily connected to internet to get data. In the same way, there are versions that are designed with specialized weather cameras that let owners precisely pick up on cloud formations as well as other sorts of weather conditions without leaving the comfort of their dwelling place.
Such type comes with various applications. For instance, horticulturists could utilize real-time data so he can precisely prepare in advance what is so-called maintenance schedule hinged on soil moisture.
Indeed, peasants could employ advanced station's multiple data zones in order to come up with valuable planting and watering decisions. On the other hand, if you're an outdoor enthusiast, this will be surely favorable on you in terms of scheduling activities hinged on solar radiation levels.
Without trouble, a lot of these mid-level versions are extendible which simply implies that a customer can buy a basic weather range for a three-zone configuration, afterwards buy extra kinds of sensors to install on the basic version.
Weather stations that come with advanced systems that have access to Wi-Fi could also be regulated even in remote areas so long as it comes with a suitable weather mobile app. These are surely convenient. In relation to this, since a number of manufacturers provide specialized website for gathering data and real-time updates, one outstanding feature of a weather station that you should buy is the one with modem connectivity or Wi-Fi.
- Basic Weather Stations
Such model generally offer bare essential in terms of any data about weather, such as humidity level, amounts of precipitation, ambient air temperature data, barometric pressure as well as the speed of the wind.
In addition to this, the assessments or calculations are commonly taken at one outdoor station and then sent to an indoor display. If you are a hobbyist, or if you search for basic data just for you to prepare in advance for your outdoor activities, to plan what appropriate outfit to wear for a certain day and the like; then basic weather station models are enough for you.
These versions do not generally call for assembly; however, a few require slight mechanical attention prior they could be mounted.
Learning more about Weather Stations
There are consumers who opt for wireless weather system since these are uncomplicated to set up. Meanwhile, people who rely on weather data for livelihood or for their business; a wired weather station model is a more excellent option as probabilities of crooked data due to RF interference is least possible.
Undeniably, installing a personal weather station at your own residential area is a less expensive alternative to depending on a commercial weather station. As you know, the latter is commonly situated in far-off regions like airport and most of them could merely offer general readings for a wide coverage region.
Furthermore, home-based weather stations are exceptional addition for consumers who require specific data regarding weather-related activities or gardening projects or those who have interest in meteorology.
It is worth noting that commercial weather stations could appear quite appealing due to their boundless capability; however, reading their data especially requires professional insight.
If you plan to buy your own weather station, take in mind that even though a plenty of weather stations are especially made to resist the destructing effects of rain, wind and soil; a few of them still needs additional protection.
In like manner, it is essential to understand that while the perfect weather station for many consumers would be a version that is referred to as "plug and play" that do not really need significant amount of maintenance, such models may call for your attention at certain times.
Now that you've got some information of what weather stations are, it will be somehow easier for you to decide which one best fits your needs and preferences.


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Day 8: Wangfujing Street and Pearl Market Round 2!
It was a relaxing start to the day with a hotel pool swim before breakfast, building an appetite to devour a hearty breakfast, then off to Wangfujing Street.
Wow! There were so many weird and different choices to tempt the palate - maybe! There was star fish, little ducks, squid, crab, fruits - both fresh and some covered in toffee, and scorpions on sticks, still wriggling, giving us cause to stare! We were asked to film a man from South Africa while he tried some fried scorpions - we watched, not sure whether to groan or cheer! The group continued to saunter up the street absorbing the smells and sights and doing a little shopping in the souvenir shops along the way.
McDonalds for lunch was a welcome rest, and then it was on to the Pearl Market to dig out those bargains and find some wee treats to fill up the suitcase. A very excited group gathered together at the Peking Duck Restaurant again for dinner and then back to the hotel to pre-pack for the final day and flights ahead.
What an amazing week full of sights, sounds, smells and memories to take with us forever! We are so lucky!
Day 7: Super Cube swim and stupendous Pearl Market shopping
Another beautiful day, we are so lucky! Off to the water cube, lots of anticipation and excitement on the bus ride there. The traffic was heavy today so there was enough time for another episode of the 'Beijing Big Bus Quiz' on route. Soon after we could see the Olympic Games area, featuring the Bird's Nest Stadium and the Water Cube with its very interesting three dimensional ice cube-like cladding. The water slides and wave pool were an immediate huge hit, with the whole group finding a slide or swimming area that suited them. Team volleyball and games commenced in the large pool as the waves, balloons and music added to the unique experience.
We had certainly built up an appetite so off we went to lunch at Pizza Hut! Then we sated another appetite - the shopping one! It was literally a 'shop till you drop' two hours at the Pearl Market. Bargains galore abounded, we became very adept at getting the best price out of the sales people. No-one was disappointed.
Over a Chinese dinner including Peking duck, the group shared stories of purchases and bargains, and made decisions about where to head back to tomorrow for a second round!
Some very tired happy campers trotted off to their rooms back at the hotel to look over their purchases and to prepare for another Beijing day tomorrow.
Day 6 - Pandas, Superman Undies??? and The Summer Palace
We all woke up this morning to a blue sky full of sunshine and the promise of a glorious Beijing day. September 28, Mr Hutton's birthday, and after the traditional Happy Birthday wishes and gift unwrapping, he did not get off lightly. He was given a panda t-shirt, a matching panda tie, an emperor hat and garland, and the final touch, a pair of Superman undies! One requirement - he had to wear everything all day! So he remained looking like a 'Panda Emperor in Superman Undies' for the rest of the day, (yes, undies outside of his shorts!) He now has the record for the most photographed person in the group.
Then it was off to the Summer Palace, the best preserved and largest imperial gardens in China. From the motorway, the mountains could be seen in the distance and people could be seen fishing in the river. A gorgeous day, filled with beautiful views, covered painted walkways, a marble boat, buildings and history. During an interlude after climbing to the top of Longevity Hill, an artist took a liking to Mr Hutton's disguise and painted him. Following that all of the students had a removable tattoo of Chinese characters on their right arm, all with different meanings. This caused great excitement, that and the chocolate, mango and lemonade ice blocks!
A ride on a colourful Chinese boat across the lake, followed by a short walk across a beautiful bridge ended the visit. One last look at the magnificent views and then off to lunch.
Next it was the Beijing Zoo, the biggest zoo in China. The students were able to see up close four or five Giant Pandas, some sleeping, some playing and some moving around their enclosures, very cool to see the national treasure, the symbol of China.
On our return to the hotel everyone was very keen for a long swimming opportunity at the hotel pool. And finally we ended the day as we started, by celebrating with Mr Hutton again, devouring another delicious birthday cake. What a day!
Day 5: Temple of Heaven, Beijing Hutong, Pipe street, Drum Tower
We had a chance for a sleep in this morning with a wakeup call at 7am, another yummy breakfast and on to the bus for the Temple of Heaven visit. So much to see and do! Straight in from the entrance we saw people exercising and using cool shaped diablos which sang as they twirled. A circle of people captured our interest with calisthenics and Tai Chi moves, the Jianzi (feathered hacky sacks) kept us entertained with kicking, flying feathers, laughter and delight when two or more 'passes' were achieved in a row.
We moved on to the more significant areas of the Temple of Heaven. There were scented, colourful roses everywhere and the students were very curious about the circled area, the 'centre of the universe', where the Emperor prayed. A welcome interlude at a fitness area provided more fun as the whole group tried out every bit of equipment that moved, by hanging off it, spinning on it or being massaged by it. We performed the best haka yet, followed by Chinese songs that drew an appreciative crowd. It was great to see the recycling bins everywhere, and the beautiful carefully maintained gardens. The students were also taken by the face activating toilet paper dispenser – someone suggested they would be a great addition to the Kristin bathrooms!
A short walk found us at the Pearl Market food court for lunch. Then onto the Beijing Hutong area and straight onto the rickshaws for a cool ride around the narrow streets. Mr Mataio's driver was super competitive and tried to get from the back of the group all the way to the front. We had an awesome walk around some of the Hutong streets, our guide sharing insightful facts about the status of the houses with the 2 or 4 star system painted above the main doors and the size of the door step appropriate to the owner's station in life. Bikes, motorbikes, and other three wheeled vehicles were randomly passing us by, going about their general business. It was intriguing to experience a small part of what their life was like every day.
This brought us to the start of Pipe Street, which was our first opportunity to spend a little money! Very exciting! Some fluffy, cute and interesting items made it into back packs and were shared back on the bus.
A short walk took us to the Drum Tower, but first a visit to the "toilets with no doors", the girls exclaimed, as some beat a hasty retreat. A few made of stronger stuff were able to do as the Romans do when in Rome and enjoy the complete experience!
Finally, we climbed up the sixty eight steep steps to the top of the Drum Tower. We gazed over extensive views across Beijing and into the distance. We learned some fascinating history about how time was kept in ancient times through candles, incense burning, the Bell Tower and the beating of the drums. We were treated to a 'full noise' experience with five drummers beating huge drums, the sound travelling out to the surrounding countryside so that everyone in the city could set or synchronise time by it. And finally, our bonus for the day, was a small show being put on to end our visit in the Drum Tower. We witnessed sword and large ball bearing swallowing!
A bubbly bus headed back to another yummy dinner, saturated with experiences and so many cool things to reflect on.
Day 4: Great Wall of China and The Sacred Way
With an exciting day ahead, we had a 6am wakeup call, had breakfast, then onto the bus for the two hour bus trip to the Great Wall of China. Light rain was falling as we left the city behind, a perfect cool temperature of around 18C today, excellent for a hard walk. Anticipation, nervousness and eagerness was in the air as we saw the wall snaking around the mountains. After all students had picked up a 'moan' stone, the group set off up and up and up – the entire group achieving the highest point, no moaning required! A rousting haka, a calm reflective Maori hymn and a Chinese song, then down, down, down, carefully stepping one step at a time. Sometimes it seemed almost vertical as we looked down on others in the group below us.
A delicious lunch followed at a nearby Chinese restaurant and then onto The Sacred Way (the road leading to Heaven) where we were treated to magnificent marble carved animals representing the dignity of the Emperor. This was a peaceful, serene walk, all students enjoying the flat path and the beautiful animals including the real life black squirrels scampering around the gardens behind the statues!
The bus trip back to the hotel seemed faster with the Beijing Big Bus Quiz and the moving pictures out the bus windows keeping everyone entertained. Chinese dishes and Western fries kept the smiles going at the close of another day of this amazing experience.
Another big day tomorrow - watch this space!
Day 3: Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) and Chinese Ethnic Cultural Park
It was an early start with a 6.00am wakeup call on Harry's birthday! Breakfast in the hotel restaurant with many delicious choices, and presents from here and from home for him and a cheerful happy birthday song to make all the serving staff stop and look. Harry was easy to spot all afternoon wearing his new panda moves t-shirt and his panda hat, setting him apart from the usual Beijing caps!
Off to WAB to be made very welcome by the host class 5M who sang a Chinese song, "My name is China", with gusto for us all. Our students replied with the beautiful hymn "He Honore" lead by Mr Mataio. Kristin then got to know students from WAB through a tour of the school and then played some exciting games on their tiger turf field including Diablo and Jianzi, (feathered hacky sacks).
Kristin students made us all feel very proud with their PYP exhibition presentation; performing the haka and Chinese songs, answering questions from the floor about their recent experience with exhibition, providing the WAB students with plenty of hints and tips for their own upcoming exhibition, and learning and speaking knowledgeably and clearly on all topics.
Then it was off to Annie's for lunch – delicious pizzas and pastas were enjoyed. On to the Chinese Ethnic Cultural Park where the many different regions of China were represented. A favourite part of the park was the swing bridge, the Man Museum and the dance we were all shown and took part in at the Cangyuan district.
Mrs Marsh shared this quote today, "A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." by William Shedd. There were some cool responses as the students thought about the meaning for themselves in relation to this trip.
We finished the day with dinner at the lantern restaurant and celebrated Harry's birthday once more with a beautiful birthday cake and more songs uniting the group from Mr Mataio and his guitar.
Back at the hotel reflections from what was enjoyed from today were many and varied - someone liked the different school architecture and gardens, someone else enjoyed the Diablos and managed to get it to work, another liked the Man Museum, and for Mr Mataio it was catching up with old friends.
Roll on tomorrow!
Day 2: Pearl market preview, Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City
A leisurely start with a delicious hotel breakfast, then off to the Pearl Market to scope out the bargains and different, unique merchandise. Lots of goodies were spied and some bartering attempted, starting to learn what it was like to buy items with no fixed price. (Just looking today)
Lunch at the food court close to the market held a huge selection and saw some great food choices being made. All followed up with the first experience of bathrooms in China – and handled very well by all!
The group wove its way towards Tiananmen Square through many security checks and while hearing facts about how it came about had their first taste of celebrity status with many of the students in high demand for their photo to be taken with locals. A very hot day, with the sun out we passed beautiful historic buildings built for the Emperor of China. Back to the hotel for a cool off in the pool was a huge hit. Delicious dinner at the Lantern restaurant and lights out by 8.30pm.
Ms Marsh shared this quote with the students with the message to live in the moment, to enjoy and absorb all that is here. "The thing to remember when travelling, is that the trail is the thing, not the end of the trail. Travel too fast and you miss all you are travelling for." Louis L'Amour.
Some of the highlights shared by the students today were: Pearl Market, bargaining, seeing new things, the pool and dinner-time! Pretty much the whole day got the thumbs up.
Day 1: Travel Day
Early Saturday morning an excited tour group performed a rousting Haka, waved goodbye and headed off into the departure lounge on the first leg of the Beijing tour. All went like clockwork, first to Sydney and then a short transit time and on for the 11-hour flight to Beijing. There were many wondrous stares as we walked through the huge airport of Beijing and delight as we took the train to the main terminal, also thoughtful comments about the adventure beginning to unfold.


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October Tweets That Got 10,000 Retweets In No Time At All.
Every year, people tweet about 200 billion times, but only a privileged few get the honor of being retweeted 10,000 in virtually no time. Now remember when we all used to laugh till we dropped at hilarious jokes or funny sitcoms? Well, we don't do that anymore. Not when we have laugh-out-loud funny tweets like these. They're so good, even when the person's just being sarcastic. Intentional or not, the humor from these tweets are pretty much off the wall. It goes without saying that if you're having a bad day, these tweets will pick you right up with their hilarious and sometimes bizarre humor.
When this mom got fed up on Halloween she pursed her daughters instead of her lips.
Good one mom! We're sure a lot of mothers wish they could teach their daughters that you don't always get what you want in life, especially on Halloween. But don't be shocked when she puts you in a home when she's older. Ouch.
If there's one thing this tweet proves is the prologues have gotten more colorful over the years.
Personally, we think the pic on the right is a lot easier to read and gets to the point. On the other hand, the Star Wars prologue on the left starts out interesting, but halfway through you get totally lost.
From left to right, we can totally relate how we look like when we're on social media.
Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram, and Linkedin. So, if The Breakfast Club was the epitome of websites, then this photo would definitely say a thousand words... or in this case, tweets!
You can almost imagine the tears threading down from those pant pockets.
Those pocket eyes are creepy, but remind us a bit of that snarky Clippy. That's exactly how many of us look like when we buy a bunch of stuff that we later realize we don't really need.
This Incredible tweet may have gotten some hate, but we all feel the same way.
Who cares if people get salty over this tweet? It's all true. There's nothing worse than a bunch of grownups trying to enjoy the upcoming "Incredibles 2" when there are children crying in the theater.
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Parents are more likely to distrust vaccines than they used to be. Too many questions about the content of the vaccines themselves and the possible side effects, have made parents wary. Autism is one of the biggest worries, though there are other side effects that can occur.
Each of you parents should do your research independently. Then decide, perhaps with consultation with your doctor. Don't let a doctor bully you. Make sure you are comfortable with the answers you receive and with the research you have done. If your doctor is not comfortable discussing your questions and your fears, perhaps you need to find another doctor.
This is a very important issue. Take your time, because the results of a bad reaction to the vaccine can last a lifetime. At the same time it is wise to weigh the dangers of contagion, in your child, your neighborhood, your country. As a parent you will learn that there are many times when you must make a choice that is neither perfectly right or completely wrong. Life is full of choices. Get used to making them, as it will only continue and become more complicated with time.
Learn to take charge of your life and don't depend on others to do that for you. Accept responsibility for your choices and become a adult and independent.
Parents Distrust, Delay Vaccines, Survey Finds
Lauren Cox, MyHealthNewsDaily ContributorDate: 03 October 2011
Parents are increasingly skipping or delaying vaccines for their young children, despite doctors' concerns that doing so will leave their children and community at risk for preventable diseases.
A nationwide survey found that more than 1 in 10 parents vaccinated their children outside of the recommended schedule developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Only 2 percent of parents in the study refused all vaccines for their children. But many showed distrust of the official recommended vaccination schedule, and 13 percent reported using an alternative vaccine schedule, meaning they skipped or delayed vaccines, according to the paper published today (Oct. 3) in the journal Pediatrics.
via Parents Distrust, Delay Vaccines, Survey Finds | Survey Shows Parents Increasingly Using Alternative Vaccine Schedules | LiveScience.


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TOP TIPS – Eating Vegan on a Budget
Welcome to my guide on how to eat vegan on a tight budget.
There is a preconception that being a vegan is really expensive. How wrong this is!
I actually think I am spending far less money than when I was eating meat, and less than when I was a vegetarian. This is because meat, fish and cheese are all really expensive, none of which buy anymore. Other than that I'm buying a lot of the same things, and extra things which are cheap, such as beans.
I give myself a tight weekly budget and probably spend around £20 on food per week, sometimes less. Check out my blog post 'My Budget Vegan Grocery Shop', if you'd like to see what I normally buy.
I've put together some top tips on how to eat on a tight budget, and make your money go further 🙂
Buy non-perishable foods in bulk
Food is usually cheaper per 100g, if you buy a bigger bag or packet.
Of course, this mainly applies for non-perishable items that you know will not go out of date if you don't eat them all quickly. These include frozen foods, rice, pasta, grains, dried beans, tins and cans, herbs and spices etc.
If you're buying something that you know you are likely to go through and will need to buy again, just pay a little more and get a bigger bag. Although it may seem as if you are doing the opposite of what you are aiming to do, it works out better in the long run 🙂
Just be sure to check the date of the goods that you are buying, to ensure they won't go off before you get the chance to eat them!
Buy foods on sale
Look out for items that are on sale, and stock up on them if they are non-perishable, or are something you know you will get through.
If I see something on sale that I know I will run out of in the near future, I will stock up, to save me from paying full price when I do run out.
For example, if I have less than half a bag of rice left, and I see that it's on sale in the supermarket, I will buy some now to save me from paying the extra in a week or so.
Frozen foods are another one that I stock up on during sale periods. Frozen sausages and burgers are a regular one for me. I don't think I ever buy them full price anymore 🙂
It's about thinking for the future.
Shop around
Different supermarkets have different prices for different items.
Figure out which supermarkets offer the best deals for certain items so you know where to go if you're running low on something.
I was quite lucky to live near a Sainsbury's, a LIDL and an Asda. I figured out which items are cheaper in which supermarkets and went there specifically for those items.
Don't be scared to get the value stuff
Some people are embarrassed to go for the value, or basic options. Don't be!
From my experience, and trying all the different ranges, there really isn't much of a difference at all. Apart from the packaging, which ends up in the bin anyway!
For example, tins of beans, chickpeas and chopped tomatoes can be bought for around 30-40p and are the exact same as the ones that are on sale for £1+.
You can really save SO MUCH money from buying the value items.
Of course, this doesn't have to apply to everything. Wine for example. WOW, I would really not recommend you buy Tesco Value wine. Unless you like your wine to taste like vinegar.
Buy frozen vegetables
Fresh vegetables can be expensive, and it's sometimes tricky to know how much to buy as they can go off quickly.
Try frozen vegetables. They're still a healthy option and are so handy when it comes to throwing together quick meals.
There are loads of options – you can buy bags of one certain vegetable such as peas, or mixed bags.
You can also just add them to meals to bulk them out a bit! I often cook curries using a mixture of fresh vegetables, and frozen ones.
I personally, always have a bag of 'stir fry' vegetables in my freezer, along with the standard peas and sweetcorn 🙂
Buy your fresh fruit and veg at markets
This isn't always the case, but quite often fruit and vegetable markets sell their produce cheaper than the supermarkets.
Check them out to see if this is the case for you.
They often have a nice variety of produce too, and sell things that you wouldn't normally find in the supermarket.
Cook extra portions
This is something I absolutely swear by. To save money, and for those lazy days when I just can't be bothered to cook!
Cook extra portions and keep leftovers either in the fridge if you plan on eating them within a couple days.
You can take leftovers to work with you to have for lunch. I found that this is a big saver. The days that I didn't bring lunch to work with me, I ended up spending £5 a day in nearby shops and restaurants! Even £3 on a meal deal adds up to a lot over time.
For those extra meals that you don't eat for lunch, put them in the freezer. In no time, you'll have a freezer full of different meals that you can just pop in the microwave for a quick lunch or dinner.
Cook from scratch
This is an obvious one – cut back on the takeaways and cook your own meals. Takeaways are pretty much always overpriced and cooking them yourselves is far cheaper.
It's also quite often cheaper to make you own meals from scratch, as opposed to buying jarred or ready meals from supermarkets.
Pasta sauce is something that I used to buy ready made in jars, out of convenience. However, I soon realised that making it from a tin of chopped tomatoes and a range of spices and herbs, I was making cheaper and tastier pastas!
Cook with pulses
Pulses, such as beans, lentils and peas, are some of the cheapest foods in the supermarket. They're great as they're filling and are really versatile.
You can get them in tins or in dry form. Both are great as they last ages. I personally opt for tins as they don't require any soaking before using.
As a bonus, they're low in calories and fat, as well as being packed with fibre, vitamins and minerals and count towards your 5 a day.
Write a list before shopping
Write a list list of what you need and try not to stray from it.
Try not to shop when you're hungry as you'll probably end up going home with a lot of things you don't need. These are also more likely to unhealthy foods, high in saturated fat.
Shop towards the end of the day
Happy hour!
Towards the end of the day, before supermarkets close, they start to reduce items that they will have to throw away if not sold.
The best time to go is normally a couple hours before close, when they've started to reduce items, but before all the best deals have been swept up already by other bargain hunters.
The best things to get towards the end of the day are breads, fruits and vegetables. Whenever I get fresh bread, especially if it's reduced, I always freeze it 🙂
Hope you have found this helpful and are able to stretch your budget further!
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!
Or if you have any tips you'd like to share, please do 🙂
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This awesome new frame from Paughco will allow you to build yourself a very cool chopper using that ole 45-incher that's been serving as a door stop for the past few of decades. Better yet the new Paugho 45 frame allows you to toss that old 3-speed and replace it with a 74 4-speed. The new bare frame retails for right around $1000.00, and that includes offset 4-speed tranny plate. The frame is set up for BDL belt or chain drive and can be ordered separately or with a host of optional accessories like the Paughco Springer, wheels, tanks and fenders shown here. With that in mind make sure you ask the salesman about a complete roller. You'll be surprised at just how affordable one of these rides can be. Certainly would make a sweet father and son project or cool putter for shop or enthusiast. Probably shouldn't sleep on this one as the new Paughco "45" BOBBER frame is certain to be in big demand. For complete details call 775-246-5738 or catch the entire line-up at .
13 Responses to "Paughco 45 Bobber/Chopper Frame"
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 1:10 pm
watch the welds
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Dude, that is fucked up to say.
Over & Out,
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Gambler Frames jealous of Paughco Frames. Conclusion, don't buy from jealous people.
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Gambler, Don't hate just because they have a ton of stuff, been around forever, and care about their customers!
Haters suck!
Oct 23rd, 2008 at 11:37 pm
That's a great idea and a good way to get into a modestly priced flathead. I've got a Paughco shovelhead frame and there's nothing wrong with the welds. The company has been around for decades.
Oct 24th, 2008 at 10:40 am
Ron Paugh is one of the finest guys in this industry. One visit with him and his company would surprise anyone of his dedication, abilities and can do anything attitude.
Oct 24th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
I think it is great that as people stop buying the "Billet Queens" places like Pauchco ,S&S and Yes Kiwi Indian are shining through with Traditional ol style bikes and parts.
30's through to early 60's in my mind was can eara of owner modifications for speed,function and looks.And produced some of the most beautiful bikes ever.
It is only my opinion, but we need to be thankful for good quality successful manufactuers in these time of turmoil.
Take care all, James
Oct 25th, 2008 at 2:16 am
This is in response to Gambler's comment: Nothing wrong with a dissenting opinon but that is the first negative thing I've heard in regards to a Paughco product. Everything I have seen of theirs has been good and they don't try to gouge the consumer (pricewise). Am I correct in that assumption or am I totally off base on this?
Oct 27th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
Harry, I have been using paughco product since I started building bikes in the late seventies, never had a problem they didn't make good and have had excellent results. Your not off base.
Nov 13th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
got a paugh wrecking ball frame years age, superb in every way and unique! everybody always checks out my bike with interest and admiration, it started out as a wrecked buell and is now a head-turnibg masterpiece. ron worked well with me when i called with my concept, this guy's a fantastic craftsman and his customer service is second to none.
Jul 15th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
fucking suck ass frame. hope they fired the retards that fit and welded the frame. no holes lined up. its crooked as shit and paughco would not even make good on it. had to cut and reweld everything except the brake bracket. trans plate wasn't even straight. a 12 year old could have done a better job if he had the tools
Sep 3rd, 2010 at 5:07 pm
I 100% agree with jerseyrich! Got a paughco frame that was so twisted, neck was off, and the welds were the worst I've seen, Sent it back and finally got another one that was better but that's not saying much! Same jig must have been used, neck still fucked and backbone off 1 1/2″ from seat to neck. Can they not hire a decent welder out there??? Simply crap!!!!
Mar 6th, 2011 at 1:51 am
if 1 person complains… but 3 people about the same product makes me think there is a problem,
I have heard that the frames are crap as well. I know Paughco has always put out a good product, but times change…


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Cortisol levels are tested to aid in diagnosing Cushing's syndrome and Addison's disease, both of which are adrenal gland diseases. Cortisol levels higher than normal are a sign of Cushing's syndrome and cortisol levels lower than normal are a sign of Addison's disease. In healthy people, cortisol levels are highest upon awakening and lowest before bedtime. Normal morning cortisol levels range from 6 to 23 mcg/dL according to "Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests."
Step 1
Do not eat or drink anything containing calories upon waking up the morning of your test. Water, plain tea, plain coffee and diet soft drinks are the only acceptable beverages.
Step 2
Drink water upon waking up, both to maintain good hydration and to avoid an unpleasant testing experience. Dehydration causes veins to shrink, therefore making it more difficult for the phlebotomist to draw your blood to test your cortisol levels. Drinking adequate amounts of water will keep your veins plump, making it easier for the phlebotomist to locate a suitable vein and successfully draw your blood.
Step 3
Visit the laboratory to have your cortisol levels tested as soon as possible after waking up for the most accurate results. Cortisol levels naturally decrease as the day progresses, so it is essential that your cortisol levels are tested as early in the day as possible so your doctor can evaluate your cortisol levels at their highest to determine if they are in normal range.


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Specifications for Submitting Scanned Images
If you will loan us your yearbook, we will scan it and return it to you. We have two scheduled times each year to have items digitized by the Digital Commonwealth (in August and February). If you want to do the scanning yourself, please see the guidelines that follow.
Each page should be scanned separately to a 300 dpi .tif file. While we don't use the full resolution .tif files on the website, we do like to have a high-resolution original for our archives. When files are provided for multi-page documents such a yearbooks, name each file with a three-digit number describing the order in which it is found in the book. For example, 001.tif, 002.tif, 003.tif, and so on. Do not use any descriptions in the file names, for example: "001-front-cover.tif". Do not provide any additional files such as .jpg, .pdf, .psd, etc. As we catalog each file in our archive, it makes it easier for us if you just send us .tif files.
When you are scanning anything that has been printed (rather than a photograph), set your scanner software for "de-screening". If you don't do this, a pattern will be noticeable in the images you scan. Some scanning software will ask you what you are scanning. In this case, indicate that you are scanning a magazine and the software will make the proper setting for you. Often setting your scanner to "color document" will work better than selecting "black and white."
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Clearview H.O.P.E (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere)
Clearview H.O.P.E. is a cost-free, year-round recreational and therapeutic golf program specifically for women veterans. Ladies from every branch of service are welcome to join. Previous golf experience is not required. The program begins each year with 6 weeks of lessons followed by regular play and continuous instruction each Friday of the golf season. Instruction is provided by LPGA/PGA Head Golf Professional Renee Powell. During the winter months the program continues with indoor golf clinics, social gatherings, and service projects.
Exclusively for women veterans.
All eras of service are welcome.
Program is completely cost free.
Build confidence through golf.
For new and seasoned golfers.
Great for health and wellness.
Winter events and indoor clinics.
We greatly appreciate the sacrifices you have made for our country.
Thank you for your service!
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With the highly anticipated Cannes Film Festival coming to an end, we have some serious red carpet glamour to satiate our beauty cravings. Check out the looks that are heating things up on the French Riviera and the major beauty trends that caught our attention!
Zoe Saldana is the epitome of Hollywood glam on the red carpet for the screening of Grace of Monaco. A subtle winged liner completes her edgy, yet sophisticated look. To mimic her style 'purrrfectly' (we couldn't help ourselves) -- you're going to need a super-thin, felt tip liner.
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We've been obsessing over the look of nude makeup, but Karlie Kloss is proof that it's not the only way to get a natural, fresh-faced complexion. Since we're avid users of sunscreen and would never let the sun singe our skin, the best way to copy Karlie's sun-kissed cheeks is with a generous helping of blush.
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She may have worn a white dress, but Laetitia Casta's deep red lip is evidence that this supermodel is not afraid to experiment with color. A bold lip adds an instant dose of glamour.
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A twist of the locks, some pins and a little spray can go a long way on the red carpet. Zoe Saldana's updo highlights her silky black tresses elegantly. If you're planning to try your own take on this effortless hairstyle, use a strong-hold spray and stash a few extra bobby pins in your purse.
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Romantic and subtly glamorous, this chic 88 RUE DU RHONE watch is perfect for the modern woman with its sleek and stylish design. A flash of shiny steel and the sparkle of 10 pink sapphires and 1 diamond brighten the rich mother-of-pearl dial with the 8-filigree hexagon. A freshly feminine watch which takes its wearer to a new sumptuous level.
- Case: Stainless steel, RUE DU RHONE engraving
- Case Size: 32 mm Quartz
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- Crown: Stainless steel with 88 monogram
- Bracelet: Stainless steel; folding clasp
- Movement: Quartz, 6 ¾" x 8", quartz, 1 jewel
- Water Resistance: 50m/165ft
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Our primary objective in this new T32 proposal, """"""""Bedside-to-Bench Research Training for Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellows"""""""" is to train highly skilled academic physicians in translational research relevant to infectious diseases of global importance to infants and children. The long-term goal of the program is to train pediatric physician-scientists who will become NIH-funded investigators skilled in multidisciplinary research initiatives. The title of our application reflects the emphasis that will be placed on preparing trainees to become pediatric infectious disease experts capable of managing complex patient populations prior to initiation of research training. This goal will be realized by providing trainees in the first year of fellowship with intense and diverse inpatient and outpatient clinical experiences in children's hospitals in the Twin Cities. Following the first year, two years of research support will be provided for intense, mentored investigation of pathogens and pathogen-host interactions. Mentored training will take place at the recently opened Center for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Translational Research (CIDMTR) at the University of Minnesota. The CIDMTR is a collaborative, multi-departmental facility consisting of investigators from the Departments of Microbiology, Pediatrics, and Internal Medicine. CIDMTR-affiliate faculty in the Department of Microbiology will also be mentors on the T32. Of the 27 investigators identified as mentors or prospective mentors, 11 are pediatricians or have a primary appointment in the Department of Pediatrics. A core group of senior faculty with independent NIH funding and training experience will be designated as primary mentors for this program. Investigators at the CIDMTR have strong translational research programs in infectious diseases of global health significance to children, including herpesviruses, malaria, tuberculosis, salmonella, and HIV infection. Additional opportunities will be available for T32 scholars to interface with experts in genomics, pharmacology, veterinary medicine, epidemiology, and clinical trials. Fellows elect to pursue research in a translational track, or a basic science track. Within both pathways, we have developed programs to ensure that fellows will acquire the scientific background and investigative skills necessary to conduct independent translational research. In either track, fellows have opportunities to pursue a graduate course work. Fellows may register as nonmatriculated graduate students in microbiology graduate course work, or pursue a novel Master's in Translational Research program. Safeguards will ensure that graduate work does not interfere with protected time to perform research. Two MD post-doctoral fellow slots/year are requested. A Scholarship Oversight Committee and an external advisory committee of NIH-funded pediatric investigators will monitor progress of the T32 scholars. We anticipate that our trainees will be uniquely well prepared to lead translational investigative programs in pediatric infectious diseases in their academic research careers.
Infectious diseases continue to extract considerable morbidity and mortality in infants and children globally. There is a major need to translate basic research findings into more effective disease control interventions, including preventative strategies such as vaccines, and novel antimicrobial interventions. A group of experienced mentors with extensive research experience will educate pediatric infectious diseases physicians in how to conduct translational research on infectious diseases that are of importance to children throughout the world.
|Schleiss, Mark R; Berka, Ursula; Watson, Elizabeth et al. (2017) Additive Protection against Congenital Cytomegalovirus Conferred by Combined Glycoprotein B/pp65 Vaccination Using a Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus Vector. Clin Vaccine Immunol 24:
|McVoy, Michael A; Wang, Jian Ben; Dittmer, Dirk P et al. (2016) Repair of a Mutation Disrupting the Guinea Pig Cytomegalovirus Pentameric Complex Acquired during Fibroblast Passage Restores Pathogenesis in Immune-Suppressed Guinea Pigs and in the Context of Congenital Infection. J Virol 90:7715-27
|Schleiss, Mark R; Bierle, Craig J; Swanson, Elizabeth C et al. (2015) Vaccination with a Live Attenuated Cytomegalovirus Devoid of a Protein Kinase R Inhibitory Gene Results in Reduced Maternal Viremia and Improved Pregnancy Outcome in a Guinea Pig Congenital Infection Model. J Virol 89:9727-38
|Hanisch, Benjamin R; Bangirana, Paul; Opoka, Robert O et al. (2015) Thrombocytopenia May Mediate Disease Severity in Plasmodium falciparum Malaria Through Reduced Transforming Growth Factor Beta-1 Regulation of Proinflammatory and Anti-inflammatory Cytokines. Pediatr Infect Dis J 34:783-8
|Iroh Tam, Pui-Ying; Hanisch, Benjamin R; O'Connell, Michael (2015) The Impact of Adherence to Pediatric Community-Acquired Pneumonia Guidelines on Clinical Outcomes. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 54:1006-8
|Iroh Tam, Pui-Ying; Hanisch, Benjamin R; Forward, Brennan (2015) Serotype 19A Bacteremic Pneumococcal Pneumonia After 4 Doses of 13-Valent Conjugate Vaccine: A Review of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Effectiveness. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 54:591-3
|Rajasingham, Radha; Rhein, Joshua; Klammer, Kate et al. (2015) Epidemiology of meningitis in an HIV-infected Ugandan cohort. Am J Trop Med Hyg 92:274-9
|Swanson, Elizabeth C; Gillis, Pete; Hernandez-Alvarado, Nelmary et al. (2015) Comparison of monovalent glycoprotein B with bivalent gB/pp65 (GP83) vaccine for congenital cytomegalovirus infection in a guinea pig model: Inclusion of GP83 reduces gB antibody response but both vaccine approaches provide equivalent protection against p Vaccine 33:4013-8
|Hanisch, Benjamin R; Belani, Kiran (2014) CMV esophagitis as a cause of failure to thrive. Minn Med 97:50
|Iroh Tam, Pui-Ying; Hanisch, Benjamin R; Klammer, Kate et al. (2014) Measles vaccine strain from the skin rash of a DiGeorge patient receiving tumor necrosis factor inhibitor. Pediatr Infect Dis J 33:117
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Happy Birthday. Yes, happy. Even though I'm officially turning 40 on November 10, I've been telling everyone that I'm "almost 40" for the last year. I understand why birthdays can be unnerving since they come at you like a freight train off the rails – but I've managed to keep my cool. Aging happens and in spite of my best efforts, inevitable Hawaiian sun exposure, late nights and my genetic predisposition for my face succumbing to gravity – have all begun to show up (even if its a little late) to the party.
←In My Anti-Aging Arsenal: NEW! OMOROVICZA INTENSIVE HYDRA-LIFTING CREAM ($225, omorovicza.com).
EXUDE LIP CREME IN NUDE ($29, exudelipstick.com) →
So call a bouncer (or a jar of plumping, lifting, hydrating cream), because I'm not going down without a fight! I've elevated my skin care expectations to include powerful anti-aging ingredients (alguronic acid, stem cells, peptides) and added a bevy of natural oils like Fresh Seaberry Moisturizing Face Oil and Sibu Sea Buckthorn Oil to cram my skin with omegas. I'll also perk up my look with a bit more cheek color (NARS Orgasm really does work!) and the prettiest sheer nude lippy that has just enough shimmer to keep my inner princess happy (Exude Lip Creme in Nude). I've read several times that black eye liner is a no-no, but sorry toots – a girl has to draw the line somewhere.
Aside from the obvious physical changes – there's a emotional and psychological metamorphosis that occurs with age as well. While you never stop changing and growing, I've learned to appreciate my life and embrace who I've become. While it technically may not be so, I FEEL more attractive now than I ever did in my 20's. There's a certain confidence that shines through when you finally have a grasp on who you are – and a young (but wise) heart & mind speaks volumes as well. That's something to celebrate.
← Happy Birthday to Me. MICHAEL KORS LARGE HAMILTON TOTE IN EMBOSSED PYTHON ($448).
Side Bar: Ironically, I've started receiving interesting magazines in the mail. I knew I had turned a corner when I found Cosmopolitan and its "How to Pleasure Your Man" and Guess ads annoying. What I didn't expect was to find magazines like More and Ladies Home Journal (who had the fabulous Diane Keaton on the cover and an incredible chicken soup recipe in it to boot) to become, well, magazines that applied to me. I subscribe to Lucky (my favorite) and Allure (I've been reading it since it started) to indulge my passion for face paint…but I may be sending in those irritating subscription cards to my new "free" friends (thank you Dermstore).
Photo Left: Circa 1993 (or so). Photo Right: 2012. A tribute to the skills I learned from working with brands Bobbi Brown, Laura Mercier, Shu Uemura (I can whip on lashes in a flash) and NARS.
Happy Faces!
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(L-R): GLAMGLOW SKIN-CLEARING MUD MASK TREATMENT ($69, sephora.com). This powerful but gentle mask uses a 6 acid blend plus detoxing charcoal and clay to banish grimy skin and blemishes. CLARISONIC ARIA ($199, clarisonic.com). With more useful upgrades than an iPhone 5: Battery indicator, 1-2 minute T-Timer, drying/charging stand, 3 speeds and USB enabled charger. TARTE SMOLDEREYES AMAZONIAN CLAY WATERPROOF LINER IN SMOKEY ($25, sephora.com). This gunmetal shadow/liner instantly creates the perfect smokey eye. Also check out the TARTE EYE CATCHERS SET ($39, sephora.com) that features 6-Piece SmolderEYES And Skinny SmolderEYES at an incredible value. MURAD WHITE BRILLIANCE WRINKLE AND PORE REFINING TREATMENT ($89, sephora.com). Lightweight serum/lotion with a great ingredient list: Lentil Seed Extract reduces pores, Vitamin C brightens, Niacinamide reduces acne and provides anti-inflammatory benefits. ILLAMASQUA ALTER EGO MYSTERY SELECTION ($60, sephora.com). Worth $200, this set includes 10 full sized products – and 8 of them are a surprise. GIVENCHY ROUGE INTERDIT SATIN LIPSTICK IN 62 LIVELY BLACK (aka LiV's Lips, $30, sephora.com). Touted as the lovely Liv Tyler's signature shade, this "black" lipstick is simply an illusion – in reality its a extremely wearable berry that can be layered for more intensity.
Check out all the NEW HOLIDAY 2012 cosmetic products at the Cosmetic Monster Pinterest Holiday 2012 Cosmetic Collections board. Most images are "click and shop" so you won't waste time searching! Also be sure to check out my other boards – Including my insane My Hauls board where I'll be pinning every cosmetic purchase I make.
BOBBI BROWN SIX PAN CUSTOMIZABLE PALETTE ($10 + price of products). From upper left to right – Shadows in Ivory, Taupe, Saddle, Blush in Tawny, Shadows in Rose Gold Shimmerwash and Eye Shadow in Toast. All together, this fully customized, full sized palette would be $140.
This is the perfect natural palette. With a few shade adjustments, this palette could work on anyone to create the ultimate natural look. I might consider swapping out the Rose Gold Shimmer for Caviar or NEW! Shade Black Chocolate for a more dramatic look. Otherwise, this palette can do everything from contour the entire face (Taupe mixed with a little Toast), sculpt the eyes, add a pop of color (Tawny or Rose Gold), shape the brows (from blondes to brunettes with a little blending).
My original Bobbi Brown combination: Bone, Taupe (or Sable depending on brow color), Mahogany, Tawny Blush, Nude Lipstick, Petal Gloss. This combination worked on everyone and is incredibly easy to use.


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I hear the music and know the rhythm of each note
From the trilling sixteenths to the stately march of the quarter
The notes beat their primal rhythm inside me.
Allegro, andante, largo, pianissimo
Soft and sweet the notes flow like honeyed memories, dripping Harmony and discord
Light and dark emerging united.
A spike of sound, a swell of emotion-they thrum through my veins and bend my body to its siren song.
Music, the soul's cry for beauty and love
Life itself.
When was it that I could no longer find myself in your lines and measures?
When did I let myself forget the melody?
(C) Sara Ackerman, 2017