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Who is Canadianpond.ca Products Ltd.?
Since 2003, CanadianPond.ca has been your Canadian leader in water and pond management supplies offering innovative aeration systems, pond and lake floating fountains, bubblers and de-icers, ecological water treatments, pumps, aquatic weed and algae control tools and water-mixing solutions, for a wide range of applications and clients. We offer only the best quality products backed by outstanding support from our team. If you want personalized service and support, quality products that are reliable and easy to install, design services, fast delivery and good after sale service, you are at the right place!
We provide reliable and cost-effective custom designed solutions to ensure you get the right system, whether it is the optimization and restoration of existing water and waste water treatment facilities or new systems involving low capital, operation and maintenance costs. Our extensive experience in cold temperature technologies and experience in pond, lake and lagoon projects has provided us a strong level of technical understanding of these processes.
What are our pond, lake and lagoon products?
We are a supply store that provides pond, lake and lagoon equipment and water treatments products.
Bubble Tubing®, our fine bubble linear diffuser, tested by an independent engineering firm, is a highly efficient air diffuser recommended for aeration, deicing as well as air bubble curtain applications.
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Whether it's a new project or upgrading an existing aeration or deicing system, we can guide you from design, installation to maintenance. For the management of private lakes and ponds, municipal and industrial waste water, landfill leachate, mine tailings pond treatment, aquatic weed management, algae control or fountains to increase community and property values, our solutions are unmatched in the industry.
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Your Pond Throughout the Seasons: some advice
A lake or pond without aeration or water treatment will eventually become a place where water collects and where water quality problems appear over the years. How to avoid pond problems or reverse an existing situation so you can enjoy your pond to the fullest? Read on…
Spring runoff in the watershed causes nutrients and sediments to flow into the water, especially in those ponds built on waterways or ditches. Spring runoff consists of rain and snowmelt, organic waste and fine particles that will eventually accumulate at the bottom of the pond. Without aeration or circulation these organic sediments accumulate and slowly decompose into sludge, releasing more nutrients over time. In early Spring try adding a pre-conditioner beneficial natural bacteria, such as Bacterius PS to help quickly decompose accumulations of leaves, sediment and other organic waste from the previous fall.
Without aeration or the addition of natural beneficial bacterial treatments to your pond, you risk the formation of dreaded algal blooms; every pond owner's nightmare. Encouraged by the growing presence of nutrients combined with the heat and light, algae have all the proper conditions to bloom. Often early in the season non-aerated ponds begin to show the signs of an algal bloom along the water's edge. The phytoplankton gives a typical green colour to the water which limits penetration of light rays in the pond. An abundance of phytoplankton causes an organic layer to form at the bottom of the pond consisting of dead phytoplankton cells. This organic layer quickly consumes the oxygen needed for the survival of other organisms including fish. The depletion of oxygen also results in the release of nutrients such as phosphorous which act to feed the growth of an even larger algal bloom. Another effect relating to lack of oxygen is the formation of hydrogen sulphide. This potentially dangerous gas gives off the odour of rotten eggs and is an indicator that your water lacks oxygen. With the formation of the thermocline (the thermocline is the area of rapid thermal transition between the generally warmer and oxygenated surface waters and generally colder and deep anoxic -lacking oxygen- waters), the layer of organic sediments found on the pond floor begins to run out of oxygen and worsens the nutrient loading in the water column (see this animation on the effects of aeration in a dugout).
The installation of an aeration system will maintain a constant flow of oxygen which is the first defense against the growth of algae and phytoplankton. Adding an aquatic pond dye to the water also helps reduce light penetration into the water column, further reducing productivity at the depth at which aquatic plants can grow.
The most difficult management period at the pond begins at the onset of long hot days of summer, when filamentous algae and phytoplankton consume the latest available nutrients in the pond and eventually die and sink to the bottom. Cyanobacteria or blue- green algae can take over; they need a presence of phosphorus and heat to start their cycles. Applying an algeacide such as Polydex is an effective treatment against algae growth. In the correct dosage, it can be used safely without risk to plants or fish. Copper ions in low dosage are also a stimulant for beneficial bacteria. At all times avoid the use of pool algaecides in your pond because they are formulated very differently and will affect the beneficial bacteria that work to maintain balance in your pond.
Without the important presence of lake bottom aeration where the rising bubbles from the aeration system's diffusers release oxygen in the first few feet of water, nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus) and metals (magnesium, iron) in the organic sediments become dissolved and will be released in the water column. As these nutrients are released, particularly later in the summer as water temperatures rise, they become available for more noxious algae blooms associated with cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) and string or filamentous algae. Aeration of the entire water column is therefore essential to maintain a good balance in your pond. To control aquatic plants, there is no quick fix; consider using the benthic barrier Aquascreen or tools such as aquatic rakes and cutters. Over the long run, applications of beneficial bacteria and oxygen will help remove deep sediment that has become habitat for some aquatic weeds.
Lake bottom aeration (not surface aeration) also can help reduce coliforms and E-coli bacteria as the mixing of the water column exposes these microscopic bacteria to UV rays, reducing their numbers. This method of lake bottom aeration is now recognized by MAPAQ (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Quebec) for vegetable producers. These farmers are eligible for grants under the Prime-Vert program, for the purchase of our aeration systems that have been certified by government experts for this purpose.
In addition to aeration, the best method of nutrient management is the addition of beneficial natural bacteria such as Bacterius C and Bacterius N. The bacterial mixture Bacterius C is a mixture of Bacillus strains that are particularly effective in reducing sedimentary organic layers and organic waste. The bacterial mixture Bacterius N is a mixture of nitrifying bacteria specialized in processing different compounds of dissolved nitrogen found in the water column. Green water is an indicator that Bacterius N is required. Using Bacterius C or N are much more efficient in the presence of oxygen, so this combination of using aeration and beneficial bacteria is the basis for the management of a pond or a lake in the processes of aging. Fountains do not have the same effectiveness as lake-bottom aeration does in terms of adding oxygen to the water column. In some cases if the pond is deep, a diffuser is required even though there may be a decorative fountain present.
In the case of more brown or murky water, phosphorous or suspended solids may be your problem. For this we suggest Phosclear. This is an alum treatment which causes phosphates and suspended particles to group together and fall to the bottom of the pond. Not only does this reduce suspended solids and clear up water, it also reduces available phosphorous meaning that any algae problems may be cleared up.
We now have a bacterial formulation for treating a pond before winter: Bacterius PW. This conditions the pond when the water gets cold and as vegetation die and begins to form a new organic layer at the bottom which will in turn fertilize your pond the following spring. Bacterius PW will also help protect your fish during the winter.
If you have fish, your aeration system will act as a de-icer in winter and allow gas exchange to continue. This will prevent the risk of a massive death of your fish suffocated by the harmful accumulation of gas escaping from the sludge throughout the winter and trapped under the ice of the pond.
Before re-digging a pond to remove sediments, consider contacting us first! Our treatments are much less expensive than hauling in heavy and invasive machinery. As experts in water management we can help you find cost effective and environmentally friendly solutions for long term pond management. Contact us!
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Dickinson OKs 911 acquisitions
By JIM ANDERSON
News Editor
IRON MOUNTAIN – Dickinson County has approved purchases for equipment, goods and services totaling nearly $420,000 for installation of a new 911 emergency dispatch system at the correctional center.
Most of the spending will go to Motorola Solutions of Schaumburg, Ill., with the county board Monday authorizing $336,337 for a console upgrade. The Motorola purchase is through a state procurement program, although funding is from the county.
The current console is more than 21 years old and at least six years beyond its design life. The 911 upgrade will be financed through the sale of $500,000 in revenue bonds, with payment guaranteed through a three-year, 0.4-mill levy approved by voters in February.
The millage will generate an estimated $375,000 in its first year, 2013.
Commissioner Ann Martin said this important project is being conducted "in response to the public's willingness" to fund it.
Other 911 purchases authorized Monday were:
– A recorder upgrade from Van Belkum of Grand Rapids, $31,974.
– 911 station from Intrado of Longmont, Colo., $21,561.
– Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) station from Open Software Solutions Inc. of Greensboro, N.C., $9,114.
– Provision and installation of data and fiber cable, Van Ert Electric of Kingsford, $5,995.
– Provision and installation of remote air conditioning for the computer room, Valley Mechanical Inc. of Menominee, $4,920.
– Installation of low-maintenance vinyl flooring and removal of carpeting, Northern Carpets of Kingsford, $3,784.
– Services to move the VIPER (Voice over Internet Protocol for Emergency Response) system, D S Tech of Escanaba, $3,000.
– Installation of outlets and other electrical improvements, Midway Electric of Iron Mountain, $2,917.
In each case, purchases were awarded to the low bidder, or to the only vendor who could supply the needed equipment or service.
Overseeing the project is Pete Schlitt, the county's deputy director of emergency services.
The county must yet solicit bids for console positions and a phone system.
Sheriff Scott Celello has been authorized to oversee and monitor professional services for moving radios and the main computer server for the sheriff's office.
In other action Monday, the county board:
– Directed Controller Nicole Frost, Prosecuting Attorney Lisa Richards and Chairman Henry Wender to decide whether to accept an offer from Integrys Energy Services of Ann Arbor to replace We Energies as the electrical power market supplier for the correctional center, Ford Airport and Northern Lights YMCA. Integrys representative Julie Cowling estimated the county's annual savings at $14,000 or more. Because a cap will soon be reached on the amount of power that can be shifted within the region, the deadline for a decision is Thursday, Cowling said. If necessary, a special meeting of the board will be scheduled to further review the offer.
– Heard Wender report that the Dickinson County Road Commission has dropped the idea of requesting five-year terms for road commission members. Currently, the terms are three years.
– Noted an effort to inform and warn Lake Antoine campers and others that while consumer fireworks (bottle rockets, etc.) are legal in Michigan, they may not be used on public property.
Jim Anderson's email address is email@example.com.

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Sound & Vision CEDIA Roundtable
S&V contributor Jim Willcox sat down with two expert installers - our own John Sciacca and John Chance of The Home Theater Connection in Staten Island, NY - at the recent CEDIA Expo to discuss issues confronting them and their customers. And we got the whole thing on video for you, in five parts.
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What a Year!
This year has been full of surprises and honors. Among one of the top honors was serving as this year's grades 6-8 teacher advisor. The Scholastic family has been so wonderful in helping me grow as an educator. From my fellow advisors to mentors and support personnel, the journey has definitely been worth it.
Unsure how this story would end was always in the back of my mind, and as any good educator would, I always reflect on what I have learned (or attempted to learn). The idea of maintaining a blog was exciting; however, the prospect of learning from the readers was even more exciting. It seemed that no matter how unique I thought an idea, method, or teaching technique was, there was always someone with more to add to the concept/idea that made it better for students. I adore that about teaching. The sharing and spring-boarding of ideas that takes place among our profession is so refreshing.
Working with Scholastic this year has meant so much to me. Most importantly it provided me the opportunity to reflect weekly on teaching strategies and lessons I had implemented in the classroom. Becoming more in tune with my students' needs and learning styles could also be credited to my weekly blog entries. If you don't keep a journal, I would highly recommend logging in a journal (at least weekly) experiences from classroom and life. It is incredible what you will learn about yourself.
Finally, I have learned that educators are all the same in at least one aspect, at the end of the day it's all about connecting; connecting with students, parents, community, and most importantly other teachers. One of my closest friends was also my teaching partner for three years. After years have passed and I have moved over 600 miles away, we still talk almost everyday (these days it's a lot of texting). When we discuss philosophies in the classroom we always come back to what was our motto: "connect first, teach second." You see, I know it's all about the connection in the end. So to the Scholastic team I say "thank you" for connecting me to others in our profession that truly love children and what we get to do every day, teach.
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What the Pros Know: Laundry
The living area of Carol Fertig's Manhattan apartment. Fertig, a product and graphic designer, created the wall sculpture from gold-painted plastic leaves; the vintage Edward Wormley sofa is covered with an Indian textile, the 1960s cocktail table is by Paul Mayen, and the chair is by Bruno Mathsson.
The chair in the library is Danish, and the stool to its right is African; the ottoman is by Franco Albini, and the walls are painted in Benjamin Moore's Tangerine Dream.
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9 Towns Relying On Your Summer Road Trip
About 86% of Americans surveyed by travel site TripAdvisor said they were planning a vacation trip this summer, up from 81% last year. Of those, one in 10 say the roughly 20-cent drop in gas prices from last summer is fueling more trips by car. Another 21% say they'd be willing to drive 10 hours or more to their vacation destination if it meant saving on airfare.
Considering nearly three-quarters of Americans head to their summer vacation by car, a revival of the Great American Road Trip draws more traffic to the towns and attractions vacationers were flying over in more flush times. For towns with economies heavily dependent on domestic tourism, even a few more drive-bys can be great for business. To offer some idea of what awaits American travelers who've traded frequent-flier miles for good tires, a GPS and some to-go cups, we took out the map and found 10 U.S. cities built on domestic tourist dollars. Some are kitschy, others are downright tourist traps, but all are making a big play for space in America's itineraries and online photo albums this year:
Orlando, Fla.
How do you not include the home of Walt Disney World (DIS) , Universal Orlando (CMCSA) , Sea World and Gatorland. A mix of old-Florida kitsch and big tourism opulence, Orlando drew more than 55 million visitors last year, including 41 million vacationers from the U.S. alone. That's not only up from the 34 million Orlando drew in 2009 when the recession was at its worst, but is well up from the 35.3 million it drew in pre-downturn 2007.
What's good for Orlando is good for Florida. Tourism spending in the state jumped from $60 billion in 2009 to $67 billion last year, while tourism industry employment leaped from 974,000 in 2009 to a record 1.031 million last year.
Dillon, S.C., and Rowland, N.C.
Those towns don't ring any bells on their own, but they set off a whole carillon for travelers who've ever taken Interstate 95 down the coast to Myrtle Beach, Orlando, Miami or any other warm-weather hot spot. The line between these two towns is home to South of the Border , the heavily advertised tourist trap built by Alan Schafer in 1950 as a means of selling beer to the dry North Carolina county to the north. It's since expanded to a bazaar of shops selling fireworks, "Mexican" trinkets and bumper stickers once ubiquitous on family cars along the eastern seaboard. Are the Sombrero Tower, "Mexican" neon sign giant and other blatantly stereotypical attractions worth stopping for? That may depend on how long you've been driving and how many margaritas it will take for your co-pilot to drown the "Are we there yets" from his or her memory.


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Good morning and almost afternoon to you all!
Today's matcha - Wako in a store bought chawan.
I like this one, tho store bought, and mass produced, somehow it does
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I like its sandy-earthiness, even tho I rarely if ever use it.
Cheers, and may we all have good days, meeting whatever challenges arise as best we can.


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Stan Collender's blog
In a post several days ago, I listed House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) as one of the losers of the budget deal because it hurt his chances to become the GOP presidential nominee in 2016.
It now appears that Ryan agrees with that assessment. Yesterday, Ryan said publicly for the first time what many had been speculating privately for some time -- that he wants to be chairman of the Ways and Means Committee rather than president. He plans to pursue it when the current chairman -- Dave Camp (MI) -- is term-limited out of the post at the end of 2014.
It's been less than a week since House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) surprised the political world by publicly and directly taking on the right wing groups -- and, by inference, the tea party wing of the GOP -- two days in a row. He then openly defied them by allowing the House to vote on a budget deal that was a compromise with Democrats they didn't like.
Four days later the question is whether this was a permanent change for Boehner. Will he continue to tell the tea partiers in his caucus, the Club for Growth, Heritage Action and the others he so resoundingly criticized that they can go to hell, or was this a one-time event not likely to be repeated?
The indications are that this was a not permanent change in the speaker's political testosterone level. Here's why.
Regardless of whether it's actually adopted, five individuals, groups and organizations stand out as being the biggest losers from the budget deal announced Tuesday evening. They are:
1. Fix The Debt. FTD is the high-profile corporate-funded organization that has been pushing hard for a grand bargain dealing with the long-term budget issues. In spite of the statement FTD issued, this deal was a total rejection of what FTD has raised and spent so much money trying to get Congress to do. You might even call it a smackdown. Not only will there be no Fix the Debt-preferred agreement in 2014, the deal closes the door on that type of agreement in 2015 as well. And does anyone really think Congress is going to take on Social Security and Medicare just before the 2016 presidential election?
The big budget question for this week is whether the budget conference committee will be able to agree to anything by its deadline this Friday.
My big budget answer: It doesn't matter.
Here's why.
1. The budget world won't end at midnight this Friday. The government won't shut down, the debt ceiling won't be breached and no sequester will occur. So there's no immediate practical impact if the conference committee fails to come up with anything. It would not be at all surprising, therefore, if at some point this week the committee announces that it will continue its deliberations when Congress returns to Washington in January.
2. Even if the conference committee does agree to something this week, there's only a limited chance that the deal will actually be voted on by one or both houses. If it happens at all, it will happen in January.
No...I'm not reporting that the Obama administration's fiscal 2015 budget, which by law is supposed to be sent to Congress by Monday, February 3, 2014, will be late. Neither the White House nor the Office of Management and Budget have made any such announcement and I seriously doubt they will any time soon.
Yes...I'm predicting, based on my reading of the budget tea leaves, that the Obama 2015 budget will be seriously late.
The reason is how long it's taking Congress to deal with 2014.
The only real question in my mind is how late the Obama budget will be. My guess is not only won't we see it before the end of February but that the end of March or later is a real possibility.
Although the process by which the president's budget is put together starts much earlier in the year, the vast majority of big decisions typically are made in the fall, that is, after Congress has completed work on the current year budget and appropriations and other decisions can be taken in to account and reflected in the administration's plan.
At least that's the way it's supposed to work.


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The HPBExpo Brought the Heat to Orlando!
Thousands Attend the Hottest Show in Orlando, Featuring Everything Hearth, Patio and Barbecue
Thousands Attend the Hottest Show in Orlando, Featuring Everything Hearth, Patio and Barbecue
Arlington, VA - (March 23, 2010) The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo 2010 attracted over 7,000 retailers and exhibitors to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando March 11 - 13. The Expo's 345 exhibiting companies showcased the newest trends and innovations in fireplaces, stoves, grills and outdoor living products for consumers this year.
This annual event, that unites manufacturers and dealers in an exciting atmosphere, featured exhibits throughout the halls, indoors and outdoors, including pavilions highlighting the latest in new and green products, first-time exhibitors and a celebratory 30th anniversary History Wall where over 30 members contributed photos and stories. The HPBExpo celebrated its 30th anniversary at an industry-wide celebration on the show floor.
The popular New Products Pavilion returned in 2010 with 39 exhibits that featured a variety of products to enhance the grilling experience, such as the BBQ Hooker cooking tool and the FireWire flexible grilling skewer. Hearth lovers found an environmentally-friendly fire grate and dual fuel heaters among other exciting products.
Green-thinking manufacturers exhibited products such as recycled firepit glass and clean burning bio-ethanol-fueled fireplaces and wood-burning stoves that reduce the energy footprint were found in the Green Pavilion.
"This was another great show," said Jack Goldman, HPBA president & CEO. "The economy is improving and our exhibitors are ready for new consumer spending. Overall, 1,522 buyers attended HPBExpo 2010, and, I can assure you, they were impressed with the array of products on display this year."
The HPBExpo is owned and managed by the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA), based in Arlington, VA. HPBA is the North American industry association for manufacturers, retailers, distributors, representatives, service firms and allied associates for all types of hearth, barbecue and patio appliances, fuels and accessories. For more information on HPBA and the tax credit developments, go to www.hpba.org.


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As spring hatchings escalate a duck influx, the city ponders relocation strategies.
By ANNE LINDBERG
Published May 13, 2007
KENNETH CITY - Some in this town think the late director Alfred Hitchcock was onto something with his movie The Birds. But it's not seagulls that are threatening to take over Kenneth City, it's Muscovy ducks that are wreaking havoc across the town.
"Our town is overrun with them, " Kenneth City Mayor Muriel Whitman said Thursday. "People complain constantly."
If Whitman had any doubts about the severity of the duck influx, they were removed one recent morning when she opened her front door. Staring at her were 30 pairs of eyes, belonging to members of a flock of young Muscovies looking for a handout.
Instead of breakfast, they got a new home. In Myakka City, 58 miles away from Kenneth City.
The duck relocation came courtesy of a friend of a Kenneth City resident.
"He puts them in the lake. He doesn't eat them, " Whitman said. The relocated ducks are apparently happy, she said, because "I don't think any of those have returned."
Kenneth City's duck population began growing after someone began feeding them.
Whitman said she understood the feeder would cook chicken for them.
It's against town rules to feed wild ducks because they are a nuisance, so the chicken dinners are no more.
"I just thought if they would quit feeding them, they would go back to their habitat, " Whitman said.
But the ducks seem to think Kenneth City's a great place to live and bring up a family. They wander around town rooting in yards for bugs and other tasty delicacies. They've even managed to uproot one of the gardens at the Town Hall and have nibbled the tops off the flowers there.
Flower feasting is only one reason Muscovies are considered a nuisance, said Gary Morse, spokesman for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Muscovy excrement is "pretty good medium for bacteria, more so than other ducks, " Morse said. Their excrement is also acidic and tends to eat away at surfaces it comes in contact with.
Muscovies are neither native to Florida nor are they wild ducks. Under state law, they are not supposed to be released into the wild, Morse said. And there lies a curious rule: If a Muscovy is on your front lawn, you're the owner. You can do with it what you will as long as it is humane and done in compliance with the laws of the county.
Each county has different rules, Morse said.
So, the Muscovy on the front lawn could become a pet or dinner. Or it could be sent away permanently by calling a trapper. Morse said that last is the preferred method of disposal.
Whitman said town officials investigated the possibility of paying someone to relocate the ducks.
That's a tactic Pinellas Park uses at Freedom Lake Park when the duck population gets out of hand.
But that would not work, she said, because the duck trapper charges $50 per head. That could be expensive, considering Kenneth City's small budget and the large number of ducks involved.
Whitman said she does not want them hurt or killed, so declaring open season on them is out of the question.
"If they can find someplace to relocate them, good, " she said.
Whitman does not see an end anytime soon to Kenneth City's duck problem. After all, it is spring and little ducks are hatching everywhere.
"They multiply so fast, " Whitman said. "They're cute when they're little. ... But when they get big, they're obnoxious."
If the town ever solves its duck dilemma, there's another fowl issue that could hatch into a bigger one.
One of the town residents has geese on his property. The geese like to cross the road. And they believe they have the right of way.
"They're stubborn, " Whitman said. "I have to wait for every one of them to pass."
Duck chronicles
Ducks have been causing a ruckus across South Pinellas since the beginning of the year. Here are some of the most recent incidents.
. Pinellas Park - Condominium owner Tracy Thomas was found guilty for the second time of "harboring" ducks. Thomas was accused of harboring ducks because she allegedly left her garage door ajar, which allowed the fowl to waddle in at will to eat and sleep.
. St. Petersburg - City officials are exploring the possibility of tranquilizing and removing at least 50 of the 100 or so Muscovies that hang around Fossil Park. (They might want to consult Pinellas Park before proceeding. When Pinellas Park last tried that tactic, duck lovers snatched up the drugged ducks and hid them before the trapper could get to them.)
. Seminole - The discovery of dead fish and ducks at a city park helped prompt council member Dan Hester to suggest the city should pass an ordinance to protect the wildlife.
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Watson Farm
Jamestown, Rhode Island
Before European settlement, Native Americans occupied Conanicut Island, clearing the land and planting crops. The resulting grasslands attracted colonial farmers for pasturing their sheep and cattle. In 1789, Job Watson purchased a piece of this rich farmland, and for the next two centuries five successive generations of the Watson family cultivated the land.
Today, this 265-acre property remains a working family farm. Using innovative sustainable practices, the farm managers continue the tradition of pastoral husbandry, grazing Heritage Red Devon cattle and sheep on the scenic seaside pastures. The farmers produce 100% grass-fed beef and lamb and wool blankets for local markets.
Visitors are welcome to explore the farmland on their own. By following a self-guided walking tour, visitors may explore farm fields with grazing livestock, stroll along the shore, observe wildlife, and view seasonal farm activities. The 1796 house, still used as the farmers' residence, is not open to the public.
Please visit nearby Casey Farm.
Visit Watson Farm
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, June 1 - October 15
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
$6 adults
$5 seniors
$3 students
Free for Historic New England members and Jamestown residents. Become a member.
455 North Road
Jamestown, R.I. 02835
Directions: Take Route 138 east across Jamestown Bridge. Take Helm St. exit. Turn right onto North Road. The farm is .3 mile on the right. From Newport Bridge, take the first exit. Follow signs to Jamestown. Turn right on Narragansett Avenue. Turn right at light on North Road. The farm is 1.6 miles on the left.
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Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Airbus Helicopters Sends Brazil-Built EC725 to Navy
Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first fully "built-in-Brazil" EC725 to the Brazilian Navy, marking a major milestone in the company's cooperation with the country to supply mission-ready multi-role rotorcraft for its three military services and to develop a capable national helicopter industry.
This aircraft's handover occurred at the new rotary-wing center of excellence operated by Airbus Helicopters' Helibras subsidiary at Itajuba in Minas Gerais state. Representing a $217 million investment, the facility includes the EC725's final assembly line, test benches, a paint facility, training resources and a state of the art engineering center.
Brazil's armed forces have received a total of 12 EC725s to date, with the previous 11 helicopters either supplied from Airbus Helicopters' production site in France or partially assembled at Helibras' Itajuba facility. With this latest delivery, the Brazilian Navy now has three EC725s in its inventory, while another five are operated by the Air Force, and four by the Army.
The rotorcraft provided to the Brazilian Navy went through its complete assembly at Itajuba – including the integration of mission equipment, flight line activities and industrial acceptance.
As part of developing an in-country supply chain for the EC725, Helibras already has signed contracts with 16 Brazilian companies for the supply of components, parts and services. Ultimately, EC725s supplied to the Brazilian armed forces will have 50 percent domestic content.
Photo by F. Christ, Courtesy Airbus Helicopters
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Tammy M. Vardigan
ESCANABA – Tammy M. Vardigan, 55, 912 S. 12th St., Escanaba, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at her home of natural causes.
She was born on Aug. 12, 1957, in Escanaba, daughter of Elmer "Al" and Donna (Walker) Belanger. Tammy graduated from Escanaba High School in 1975.
On Nov. 5, 1976, the former Tammy Belanger married Robert "Bob" Vardigan at St. Patrick's Church in Escanaba. For 17 years, Tammy and Bob and their family lived in Chicago before returning to Escanaba 18 years ago.
Tammy was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved being with her family and spending time camping, reading, traveling and being at Stella Lake. She especially enjoyed vacationing in Cancun each year with very special friends. Tammy enjoyed listening to Escanaba sports on the radio.
She was a member of St. Anne's Church.
Among her survivors include her husband, Bob of Escanaba; three daughters, Nichole (Kevin) McGraw of Lockport, Ill., Mandy Vardigan of Milwaukee, Angela (Kevin) Puszczewicz of Escanaba; five grandchildren, Caitlyn, Owen, and Kelcie McGraw and Brynn Puszczewicz; and baby Puczczewicz who is due in May. Tammy is also survived by her mother, Donna Belanger; brothers, Rick (Peggy) Belanger, Brad (Jodi Slaga) Belanger, Todd (Tammy Weissert) Belanger of Escanaba; sisters, Nancy (Dave) Kositzky, Chris (Tom) Leonard and Roni (Jim) Beaudoin, all of Escanaba, and Marla (Pete) Jazdzyk of Ravenna, Mich.; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and many friends.
Tammy was preceded in death by her father, Al, who passed away on June 7, 2012.
Visitation will be on Monday, March 18, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home in Escanaba. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Anne's Church with Rev. Fran DeGroot officiating. A meal will follow in the church hall.
Burial will be in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established at a later date in Tammy's name. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the Vardigan family.


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Not before flying to Langkawi for a chill out escapade with some of my peeps from 31st July to 5th August.
I know, you must think I'm off my head to be booking the dates so close to each other. Honestly, I didn't know I have booked a ticket last year to Langkawi until.. well.. a month ago. -.-
Oh by the way, for fun and for pure pleasure and because we are all stressful working people, I have created a group in facebook called I LOVE TRAVEL. Click here.
I designed the photo, nice or not?
It's a group for travellers around the world but mainly in Malaysia because this is where me and my pals (nah, ky, i tag you already ok, ; andy ma man, he's the reason why my camera has been so inactive, and shaz, happy belated birthday, birthday boy, lol) will be arranging and organizing some fun trips around Malaysia or within SEA.
Langkawi is actually the first trip organized here. :D
I designed this photo too. Ke ke ke
Why? I'm definitely not doing this for money (despite popular belief that most of my trips are either sponsored or financially supported, they are not. I am a rather care-free hardworking person), and because I love travelling so much, so might as well include more people on these travel trips for more energetic young-minded people to share. Yay!!!
And also because it's stressful to be travelling all the time. Phew~ *wipes sweat*
Okay, back to my Australia trip. Woo hoo!! It's my first time heading down below and I'm very anxious about it. This is going to be a proper backpacking trip since Indo-China and to be honest I'm rather terrified, not because of being alone, but because OZ dollars now are SO BLINKING EXPENSIVE!
I mean. Jeez... that's means RM5k is not even gonna worth AUD2k. How the hell am I going to survive in OZ la like that?!
I decided to take matters into my hands.
Thank god I have friends everywhere.
So far I have managed to secure a place with Lachy (or Lochy) in Melbourne, a globe traveller whom I met in Bangkok last year.
Lachy and his gf, Priya, are sweet enough to offer their place for me to stay and to show me around town and cramped in as many plans as they possibly can (so they said to me) to make my trip there worthwhile. Sniff. Thank you Priya!!
As for Sydney, Kif!! I want to visit that opera house behind you!!!
Kif's my Project Trafford's partner in crime btw. :D And he is kind enough to give up his room for me.. such a sweet guy isn't it. If only I can get to watch a performance in the opera house. Sigh~ *hint hint*
Also, my professor Ursula from my Master course, who is the sweetest lady and inspirational professor ever! has offered me to stay over with her for a weekend in her humble home with her hubby.
I really missed her. sigh~
And a month ago, my cousin from Canberra has emailed me and guess what?! I'm going snowboarding!! Woo hoo!!!! My virgin trip to surf the snow~~~!!!! Yay baby!
Just today, Stuart who has been travelling since god knows when, the decent all English guy whom I got acquainted with in Cambodia, confirmed with me that he is able to host me during my stay in Gold Coast.
Surfer's Paradise here I come!!! He has become a Tuna Fisherman since landing in Australia. Haha!!
So that's pretty much settled for most places except for Adelaide. But lady luck was on my side, few hours ago a lovely couple whom I emailed to on couchsurfing.com replied and they can host me during my stay in Adelaide. *jumps around in joy*
OMG, I have actually managed to cover all my stays around Australia from Gold Coast, Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, and Sydney for a month!!! *gleam*
And this, guys, is how you save money for your accommodation when travelling. Network, lots of wonderful friends (thank you everybody!!!! Thank you for understanding that I am not made of moneeeeyyyy!!!), and a good site that links you to more people who're willing to offer free stays for backpackers around the world.
Really, it's not that difficult at all.


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- Wear Eye and Hearing protection at all time using woodworking power tools.
- Wear appropriate clothing. Tie long hair back, remove dangling jewelery, remove work gloves.
- Take your time. Accidents happen because someone is in too big of a hurry.
- Think about what you are doing. If something seems unsafe, it probably is.
Dust Control
- Do not vacuum any metal objects with dust-control machine, it must be used only for sawdust.
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"If you're more interested in what you're saying than the person who is listening to you is, you're the definition of a boring person. "
Peak Experiences
A chief selling point of fractional flying is its simplicity. Unlike charter customers, you don't have to bother with shopping for a flight; and unlike full owners, you don't have to worry about maintenance, storage and hiring crews. The fractional provider takes care of all that. Just give the company a few hours' notice, go down to the airport and the model in which you own a share will be waiting for you to hop aboard.
Well, most of the time. In fact, fractional contracts come loaded with fine print, some of which suggests that buying a share isn't necessarily a simple way to fly, after all. Case in point: so-called peak travel days. All the major providers have lists of such days, which mostly occur on and around major holidays. The number of peak days differs by provider. So do the rules for travel on these days, though they generally require you to give more advance notice for flights than on other days. Also, none of the major providers except Flexjet allows you to use more than one aircraft on a peak day.
Here's a rundown of the rules:
Avantair says that it requires 72 hours' advance notice (instead of the usual 24) for flights on the 25 peak travel days it has designated for 2010.
CitationAir (formerly CitationShares) offers shareowners four options. Under what the company says is its most popular plan, you can fly on any day of the year for an all-inclusive price, though flight schedules on 15 designated peak travel days may be adjusted forward or back by up to three hours. With a second option, you pay less for your share but face premiums for travel on any of those 15 days. With the other two plans, your share costs even less but you pay premiums for travel on either 30 or 45 days per year.
Flexjet has listed 10 peak travel days for 2010 and requires shareowners to book and finalize travel arrangements 48 hours before the beginning of any of these days and to allow for "some departure-time flexibility." As noted above, the company permits use of more than one aircraft on a peak travel day, but it limits this privilege to owners of three or more shares.
Flight Options requires 48 hours' advance notice for trips on peak travel days. The company has announced three such days for 2010 and will list another seven by midyear.
NetJets, which has 10 peak travel days per year, announces the dates every six months and says that, in general, it requires that flights on these days be booked a minimum of 48 hours in advance with more advance notice needed for airports requiring slots.
PlaneSense designates peak travel days and then sets peak travel times on and around those days. The peak times may encompass entire days or just portions of days (e.g. noon to midnight); and while the times may occur on more than 10 days per year, they don't annually exceed the equivalent of that many days (240 hours). During those peak travel times, flights must be scheduled at least 48 hours before the requested departure; and PlaneSense reserves the right to adjust departure schedules by up to three hours.
Clearly, if you do much flying around the holidays, you need to pay attention to this information. If you already have a fractional provider, consider ways to avoid trips on its peak travel dates, so as to minimize delays and surcharges. If you're shopping for a provider, look for one with relatively few peak travel dates or relatively few restrictions for flying on those dates. Finally, if you want to be able to take off on short notice 365 days a year, consider that fractional flying may not be the best option for you. If you can afford it, you might be better off owning an aircraft outright. That way, you really can fly whenever you want.
In the "Inside Fractionals" column in our last issue, we said none of the major providers "except Flexjet allows you to use more than one aircraft on a peak day." We've since learned that several other providers also allow such use, albeit usually without a guarantee. Avantair may permit simultaneous usage at the company's "sole discretion" but promises only one aircraft per day. CitationAir, Flight Options and PlaneSense offer multiple aircraft on peak days on an as-available basis. NetJets guarantees access to more than one aircraft per day, 365 days a year, to most owners, depending on the size of their fractional shares. -Ed.
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klausab wrote:To my annoyance NEW got a slating in Germany's Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (newspaper). But I am used to it, they always highlight Paul's weaknesses and ignore the rest. In this case it was partly a laugh. First it is stated that with today technique you can do wonders to the voice, next they criticise his weak voice in the Early Days line "if I try": trahahahay. As if it it wan't obvious that it was intentional.
Idiots well so much for their credibility
So if we undertand this so-called critique correctly they can fix his voice with technology for everything else on the album except they couldn't do that on Early Days ? Or maybe another take on the vocal if they wanted to "smooth it out"? How transparent could they possibly be? Sad thing is there are a lot of people who believe nearly everything they read and will acquire these types of opinions.
And of course Paul just can't win with some people as I have previously mentioned on this site. If he doesn't use today's technology he is not contemporary enough and dated. If he does use it, they are covering up his weaknesses.
Meanwhile for those who get him, he has created another masterful work of art that people in the know completely understand


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Good charter schools start strong, concludes a new CREDO study which found no "new school" wobbles that correct over time. Schools that rank in the lowest 20 percent tend to stay bad. In the middle, there's some progress, especially for elementary schools.
Charter networks show better performance for low-income and minority students compared to nearby district-run schools, but, overall, do about the same.
Of four "super-networks," KIPP and Uncommon Schools had a large positive effect on students' academic growth in reading and math, the study concludes. Students did worse in reading at Responsive Education Solutions, which specializes in dropouts from traditional schools. White Hat, which manages online schools and alternative education centers, "had a small but significant positive impact on reading progress, but a significant negative effect in math."


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Skip to comments.Yellow fever and the fantasy of the Asian female
Posted on 06/25/2013 1:05:17 AM PDT by TexGrill
Here is a dumb thing you should never do: watch the 007 caper You Only Live Twice with your feminist American girlfriend a woman of color to boot. In a series renowned for its sexism, the Japan entry takes the biscuit.
My date night was first upset as Bond is massaged in a bathhouse by Aki, an improbably svelte and doe-eyed assistant, who whispers that she will enjoy very much serving under him. The feminist girlfriend, adorable if not exactly svelte, emits a derisive snort. What is she a slave?
When Bond and another sexiful nymph, the pearl diver Kissy Suzuki, search for the villains hideout in the Kyushu mountains, the feminist girlfriend at last blows a fuse. Why is that chick running around in a bikini and high heels on a volcano?
It is a valid point that I have given a lot of thought. The honest answer can only be that Kissy Suzuki understands what men like, the recesses of the lizard brain, and that she is guilelessly happy to deliver. No wonder my date night went south.
Any cultural interaction can trigger fantasies, a pushing of buttons in the collective unconscious. Few of these fantasies, though, seem as keen as the one Western males have of Asian females (and this, in turn, pushes buttons for non-Asian females). What lies beneath this attraction besides obvious physical features? And what are the fantasies driving yellow fever, the fetish for Orientals that can make Western guys in Japan act like brats in a toy shop?
(Excerpt) Read more at japantimes.co.jp ...
One reason I have been in Japan for 27 years lol !
I read a book one time that posited that children, as a group, don't really grow past the 'me, me, me' stage until age 24 to 28. That's when they pay attention to a wider worldview and their contribution to it, rather then wondering 'what have you done for me lately?' The long forgotten author of this book was basing his opinion on attitudes that he observed in Western youngsters.
Asian parents, Tiger Mom or not, do not have the patience to put up with that attitude past the age of 6 or so. Kids have to contribute or someone does without. People who learn this early in life are team players without so much emphasis on the me, me, me part.
It's my thought and experience that these folks are very easy to get along with without the 'high maintenance' overtones that Western folks (Guys and girls alike) bring to the table.
The fact that so many of them are incredibly beautiful is very sweet icing on the cake.
No wonder my date night went south.
Short version...
How to Marry a Third-World Woman And Live Happily Every After—Somewhere Else (Vulgarity warning)
Matrimony Abroad
I'll ask my (Taiwanese/Chinese) wife. I don't think I'm allowed to have it.
It's funny how feminism can make 'yellow fever' more contagious.
You think she had sour grapes before...you ain't seen nothing yet.
Dang right. The pickins is good out here and the fruit hangs low.
Ha—I figure men with such a fixation are like poor "Jaron Blaye", who despite being vaguely black is rather modestly endowed.
When men go scuba diving in tuxedoes, it's only fair that women wander about in bikinis and high heels.
If the masses of American men ever discover the truth me thinks there will be a mass migration to the Far East.
I figured it out one day in South Korea. I happened to be in a shopping area at the magic hour. Streets were fairly empty when all of a sudden the doors opened and hundreds of beautiful korean women stepped out onto the street. Apparently they all got off work at the same time.
Ditto on the short version.
Nothing puts a feminist into a fit of rage faster than a woman who wants to please a man and who is genuinely happy doing it. The mere thought makes their head explode.
Confucius say:
"Woman who think way to man's heart through his stomach, have sights set too high."
Nothing......And FWIW, I've never seen an obese middle aged Asian woman walking around the supermarket in spandex tights, dragging a screaming baby with her......
Oh sure, it's all fun and games until she's comfortable around you. Then you get to experience a kimchee fart. Trust me, the olfactory sensation will wake you from a sound sleep.
Never had that problem with the korean women I dated, or with my wife of 23 years.
Cleanest, most well mannered people I've ever met.
"Nothing puts a feminist into a fit of rage faster than a woman who wants to please a man and who is genuinely happy doing it. The mere thought makes their head explode."
Pretty much sums it up. I've told my boys not to even think of marrying a girl born or educated in this country (and most of the West). Many, maybe most, are brainwashed to make life miserable for you - and you only find out after you're married, as they're as sweet as can be, until that day. Sure, there are plenty of really good American women, but it's a crapshoot now. You have a 50/50 chance of finding one that knows how to be a wife if you go American, whereas it's closer to 90/10 if you go Asian. Marriage, having 2 parents to raise kids, not going broke, not having to hire lawyers, having someone still around when you get old - that's something where it's REALLY SMART to play the odds.
I was stationed at Yokota AB in Japan for three years. Never married a Japanese woman, but did date my fair share. One of the things that really struck me was the lack of the feminist attitude. They took care of themselves, dressed well, and genuinely appreciative for the little things such as opening a door. Train stations in the evening could give a person whiplash from all the attractive women coming home in their business outfits.
Having traveled through a lot of Asia, I still prefer Japan to any of the other countries.
Having married an Indian woman I can agree. they treat you with much better respect and actually take wedding vows seriously... and very hard for them them to not stay married. And they take raising kids and education VERY seriously.
I just got back from India and my wifes Nieces and Nephews are allin the 10-12 grade range. All want to be Physists/Docs etc... and have scary good grades. And I mean good grades in REAL subject Math/Sci/Eng etc...
At an early age, guys have it drummed into them that if they want a girl to stick around, it's a good idea to make an effort to make her happy.
Some feminists object to the very simple complementary truth: A man is much more likely to stick around if the woman makes an effort to keep him happy.
"feminist girlfriend at last blows a fuse [saying] 'Why is that chick running around in a bikini and high heels on a volcano?' "
That dude needs help. Everyone knows that if you want to get lucky with a feminist gal, you order "Mama Mia" on Netflix. Feminists might be easy to get into the sack but their outrage filters have low thresholds and are unpredictable.
Do you keep a separate kimchee fridge? We do since it didn't take long for me to discover that the odor of kimchee will permeate the whole fridge. The radish/oyster kimchee is amazingly potent.
This year we're raising some "깻잎" (perilla), hard-neck garlic for the scapes "마늘쫑," and (hopefully) some Korean hot peppers "고추." And if the darned deer stay away, maybe my wife will get to have some of the Asian pears "배" that are slowly growing on the tree in the back.
Definitely good folks with their own way of looking at things, that's for sure!
Don't even start me on Indians, but probably no different than even Nigerians in this country. Where I work there's a Nigerian who sometimes tells me about people at his church - so for fun, I ask him what that person does. He's either an executive, brain surgeon, or something similar. Needless to say one of his daughters will be a doctor, the other a nurse practitioner. Then I walk by the desk of an American, who proudly displays a picture of her son decked out in a football uniform and not even knowing how to smile. The kid will likely go nowhere, either in football, or in academics, but will need new knees by age 50, but won't be able to afford the flight to Costa Rica to get the surgery (obviously, the days of insurance-paid knee replacements are numbered in the states).
Great job on the wife. In her culture, she would be considered a complete failure if she leaves you without a really good cause (as in being beaten or equivalent). You not doing the dishes or picking up your socks doesn't cut it. And should you wonder off with another woman, they will look at her to try figure out what she did wrong to lose you - but then that doesn't happen, because she knows what it takes to keep her guy happy.
TOTALLY DIFFERENT than when an American woman gets with her feminist friends or even her family (in most cases).
Her family is VERY big into church, split between Prot/Catholics.
but probably the nicest kindest people I have ever met. They go WAY out of their way to help you out.
The education there is really amazing. Those kids are studying things in HS that I NEVER learned... and they are expected be in the 95%+ range...
Yes I am a very lucky man. I couldnt have found a nicer more caring person then my wife if i tried. And the fact that she turns heads is a plus :)
Asian women make the best sounds during sex.
I read the original novel, in 1967. I had 'yellow fever', and fed it quite well, while serving my country in SouthEast Asia for three years. By the time I was re-assigned stateside, I was well cured. Between my examinations of Siamese, Laotian, Cambodian, and Malay cultures, and their each 'old-school' ways of life, I am still unsure which, "won the debate".
If someone were to ask me, "Would I do that, again?", I must include those other moments of induced self-preservation, under 'the rocket's red glare', the booms of exploding ornance, and that annoying toy-rifle spring sproinging next to my ear. And all balanced with working in warehouse yards in monsoon rains, open cab truck trips through gorgeous countrysides, and quiet moments, best left as that.
So, my answer would, and must be, 'I have the gift of life and age to be able to answer that question' with a smile!
Confucius was wise.
"The education there is really amazing. Those kids are studying things in HS that I NEVER learned... and they are expected be in the 95%+ range..."
They figured out what most American parents figure out way too late - which is that those smiling, somewhat overweight, teachers are NOT ABOUT to educate their kids. I suspect what happened (or happens) is that the parents are highly educated back home. They get here, they get together and compare notes, and quickly realize what a dump our schools are - so they develop their own after-schooling, and basically take over the education of their kids.
So the kids still show up in school, usually public, and they look like real geniuses, and yes, they're probably smarter than average - but they only look brilliant because their parents are on to the scam we call "education" and make damn sure their kids don't get caught up in it.
If you want some to see real sexism today watch the uncensored version of the song Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke.
You sat down on date-night to watch a testosterone movie?
Confucius say:
- fool man climb tree to get cherries; wise man spread limbs.
Good thing the girlfriend wasn't reading the book, or really, any of the books in the series. Way more, um, stuff, happens in them regarding women, that in any of the movies.
Amen brother! Feminism teaches women to be suspect and adversarial toward men.
Its been my observation that in most American households, when the wife is unhappy, she ensures that every living creature in the home is unhappy. Since everyone is unhappy now and then for their own reasons, this doubles everyones unhappiness.
The question is, why is a Texan dating a feminist in the first place? If she was stunningly beautiful I could understand simple male stupidity, but the post specifically says she is non-svelte. This is madness. By definition is she not adorable. Then you'll wonder why you're in divorce court being financially and emotionally destroyed.
A lot of the appeal is physical. Men are innately programmed to seek youth and fertility in women, and the Asian woman, with large eyes, round face, and tiny nose, looks like the face of a teenage Caucasian female. That is the Asian bone structure so she will look like a teenager long after the Caucasian ages. A Caucasian woman can be just as sweet, supportive, adoring, wise, kind, sexually giving, and fit, and perhaps even more curvaceous, but the Asian woman will win every time.
Note the glints of steel in the Asian woman's eye, though. They can be very damn tough, and in the right situation they can be as hard and vicious as any white trailer-trash.
There are, of course, significant racial and national specifications within her advice about which Asian women are actually qualified (hint: avoid Vietnam...) :)
You should never watch ANY Bond films with feminists, especially the Sean Connory classics. Or perhaps with any woman. Bond films are guy films, to be watched with your buddies.
Bond disturbs women at a fundamental level. He is an Alpha Male that every woman wants. All the women want to sleep with him. But the series drives home one important point, which women are uncomfortable confronting: when the adventure is over, the Alpha Male moves on. Every woman, no matter how beautiful and sexy, can be replaced at the next destination.
Compare and contrast "chick flicks" which always end with the girl getting the guy, with the presumption that the relationship will be eternal.
I think we have a winner.
You don't say.
Oh, to be ten again!
What a stupid, nasty little racist article.
Is this guy just making it all up?
I don't recall girls talking like his date was in 1967.
""The feminist girlfriend, adorable if not exactly svelte, emits a derisive snort. What is she a slave?""
Was Aki, "an improbably svelte and doe-eyed assistant"?
Was pearl diver Kissy Suzuki actually wearing high heels, with her diving bikini?
"" the feminist girlfriend at last blows a fuse. Why is that chick running around in a bikini and high heels on a volcano?""
Really, a guy checking out another girl?
""As an Asian person, I can immediately sense when someone has an Asian fetish, writes Reina Mizuno, a Harvard MBA graduate from Nagoya, in the business schools student newspaper. You see a guy walking down the street, hand in hand with another Asian girl, and he still checks you out as you walk by him.""
Nobody goes to Europe for the sex houses in Franfurt and Amsterdam, and Eastern Europe?
""Slumming through pay-for-sex cesspools in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines, she meets a parade of body consumers with a colonial sense of entitlement""
interesting thread-—what do women think about Oriental/Asian men??
i have not had the pleasure, but now i'm curious...
I figure this all out for everyone here, I had to do it when my Thai girlfriend (soon to be wife) asked me what was wrong with American women... Ready? here it is..
A guy marries a beautiful little petite long-haired beauty, who proceeds to pack on 50 pounds and get her hair cut short (and all her dumpy girlfriends tell her "oh it's so cute!!!)
So the guy wakes up one day and wonders when he married a short fat guy.
Guys are not innocent- look at the beer belly and soggy sweaty t-shirts and jeans many a gomer adopts after a few years.
I appreciate every moment my girl spends cooking and cleaning and ironing (I make good money so she can be a stay at home mom) and I do my best to make her happy in return, because I THANK GOD every day that someone as sweet and beautiful as her decided to spend her life taking care of me.
You can't get any of that around here, at least without the attitude
I think that the "not exactly svelte" (huge) feminist girlfriend actually wrote this article.
Comments at the site were shredding the article, BTW.
James Bond: Why do Chinese girls taste different from all other girls?
Ling: You think we better, huh?
James Bond: No, just different. Like Peking Duck is different from Russian Caviar. But I love them both.
Ling: Darling, I give you very best duck.
It is ironic in the novel You Only Live Twice the Asian female myth is virtually non-existent. That was reserved for the movie. In fact, it is Kissy that ends up taking advantage of Bond in the final chapter.
I wish I were in Taiwan or Japan.
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quote fran3502Have to agree with fran here.after reading all the comments i can say:
1 I play RoB since it began. Ii was much harder to get higher cards than rare ones, if u got a hr one it was for making a party. this was before bazar and other stories, i worked very hard for getting a 60 k based deck, and then they started to spread many hr , sr cards for the noobs, i started to see how people with the half of level as me nall them had better cards than me, that was frustrating, even more taking on count that i started with a fire elemental god realm card, and the hard work i did to get what i thought it was an strong deck - in that times-.
Then there started the changes - i think that the worst one is the one they did in this just ended Holy Crap, Mobage has to realize that there are many players who live outside the east coast time range, how can i fight at 3 am if i have to wake at 5 am? that´s mad, insane.
thinking about the selling cards in third places it comes to my mind that they take care with this, but be carefull to don´t have an strong deck, if u have it; sonner u´ll be hacked with a brutal force pasword steal anf then u get off the f...cking game, and what does moage? nothing , they don´t do a crap, and if they want they know who hacked who, it is in their records who trades with who, so it would be easy for them to catch the ones who hack on others account, but thay don´t.
Being considering these questions i have clear that they just don´t care a shit for us, just get the cash we invest in cp and in hp, and then go by your own, if your account gets breaked, don´t worry they are there to sell u some crap packs, many low skilled and prized craps will appear.........
the last holy war was the worst i have been in, this and the refill orders that are food for the well organized ones........ what a pitty they are killing this at-first-incridible game.
Lets see if robage listens us......
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by Anton Shilov
As the notebooks tend to outsell desktops, their loss or theft become more and more common. According to a study sponsored by Intel Corp., the cost of a lost or stolen laptop could be as high as $115 thousand. Intel, which microprocessors power the vast majority of laptops, suggests that in an era where "the office" can be almost anywhere, good security precautions are essential.
"For a rapidly growing number of workers, desktop computers have given way to notebooks, rewarding users with the increased productivity and freedom that mobility affords. As this trend continues, the study suggests that companies need to be increasingly vigilant that their security systems are up for the job," said Mooly Eden, vice president and general manager of mobile platforms group at Intel.
The study, which was conducted by the Ponemon Institute, calculated that notebooks lost or stolen in airports, taxis and hotels around the world cost their corporate owners an average of $49 246, reflecting the value of the enclosed data above the cost of the PC.
Analyzing 138 instances of lost and stolen notebooks, the study based the $49,246 price tag on costs associated with replacement, detection, forensics, data breach, lost intellectual property, lost productivity, and legal, consulting and regulatory expenses. Data breach alone represents 80% of the cost.
The study also shows that how quickly a company learns of the missing notebook plays heavily in the eventual cost. The average cost if the notebook is discovered missing the same day is $8950, according to the study. After more than one week, this figure can reach as high as $115 849.
Who owns a missing notebook also plays an important role in the cost. Surprisingly, it is not the CEO's computer that is the most valued, but a director or manager. A senior executive's notebook is valued at $28 449, while a director or manager's notebook is worth $60 781 and $61 040, respectively.
"This is the first study to benchmark the full cost of a lost or stolen notebook. Some of the results are startling to say the least, pointing to the sizable consequences associated with the loss of notebooks and, more importantly, the data inside them that companies must consider," said Dr. Larry Ponemon, chairman and founder of the Ponemon Institute.
The study found that data encryption makes the most significant difference in the average cost: a lost notebook with an encrypted hard-disk drive is valued at $37 443, compared with $56 165 for a non-encrypted version.
"At Intel, providing adequate security not only requires development of effective technologies, such as Intel Anti-Theft Technology, but also collaboration with the leading providers of encryption, data-deletion and other security services to ensure comprehensive solutions," said Mr. Eden.
Intel Anti-Theft Technology is a "poison pill" solution programmed into the PC that can be triggered by internal detection mechanisms or by a remote server to lock a lost or stolen notebook, rendering it completely useless. The technology can respond, for example, to repeated login failures or expiration of a timer that requires a notebook to periodically connect to a central server. Intel Anti-Theft Technology, which is available from a growing number of PC manufacturers, is frequently offered through companies that provide data-encryption or -deletion services.
But while the aforementioned technologies reduce the data loss risks, there are still other direct and indirect losses caused by missing notebooks. So, the best thing to do is still to keep your eyes open and not leave the notebook unattended.


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Browns | Audie Cole on team's radar
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:15:15 -0800
The Cleveland Browns are one of three NFL teams showing the most interest in North Carolina State LB Audie Cole.
Browns | Met with Chandler Harnish
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:00:41 -0800
Northern Illinois QB Chandler Harnish said he had an informal meeting with the Cleveland Browns Wednesday, Feb. 22. He said he hopes to have a formal meeting with the team but is not sure at this point.
Browns | Scheduled to work out Isaiah Pead
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:54:07 -0800
University of Cincinnati RB Isaiah Pead said he has a workout scheduled with the Cleveland Browns Monday, March 12.
Browns | Will have private workout with Ladarius Green
Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:08:47 -0700
The Cleveland Browns will hold a private workout with Louisiana-Lafayette TE Ladarius Green, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation.
Browns | Will meet with David Wilson
Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:29:02 -0700
The Cleveland Browns will meet with Virginia Tech RB David Wilson at some point before the 2012 NFL Draft.
Browns | Met with Brandon Boykin
Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:28:36 -0700
The Cleveland Browns met with University of Georgia CB Brandon Boykin at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Browns | Whitney Mercilus to visit
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:55:52 -0700
The Cleveland Browns are scheduled to meet with University of Illinois DE Whitney Mercilus Sunday, April 1.
Browns | Set to visit with Michael Brockers
Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:12:15 -0700
The Cleveland Browns will visit with Louisiana State DL Michael Brockers, according to a source
Browns | Michael Floyd to visit
Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:58:06 -0700
The Cleveland Browns are scheduled to meet with Notre Dame WR Michael Floyd at some point this week.
Browns | Worked out Brian Stahovich
Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:25:42 -0700
The Cleveland Browns reportedly worked out San Diego State P Brian Stahovich earlier this offseason.
Browns | Doug Martin to meet with team
Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:56:12 -0700
Boise State RB Doug Martin is scheduled to meet with the Cleveland Browns this week, according to a league source. Martin has already had a private workout for the Browns.
Browns | Will meet with Matt Kalil
Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:18:47 -0700
The Cleveland Browns are scheduled to meet with Southern California OT Matt Kalil at some point this week.
Browns | Three prospects scheduled to visit
Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:21:39 -0700
The Cleveland Browns are scheduled to meet with Baylor WR Kendall Wright, Nebraska LB Lavonte David and Virginia Tech CB Jayron Hosley in the near future.
Browns | Stephon Gilmore visits
Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:02:07 -0700
The Cleveland Browns meet with South Carolina CB Stephon Gilmore earlier this week.
Browns | Jonathan Martin visits
Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:10:22 -0700
The Cleveland Browns meet with Stanford OT Jonathan Martin earlier this week.
Browns | Bobby Wagner visits
Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:12:07 -0700
The Cleveland Browns meet with Utah State LB Bobby Wagner earlier this week.


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Topic: LDAP Authentication
Well, I'm looking into a good way to integrate my Rails apps with nss/pam_ldap, and later Radius/Kerberos. Apparently you can use a MySQL backend to LDAP, but I'm not sure if that's the best idea (plus, I haven't been able to find many details on how to do this). Anyone have any other thoughts? I was thinking have the LDAP directory, then a user table with just user_id - authenticate the user, get the UID, and then look up the UID in the database. The database would contain any web-specific configurations, etc. Or is there a way to integrate ActiveRecord and LDAP that I don't know about?
Ideas anyone??
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Demands Unworthy Of Noble Americans
To The Reader's Forum:
The insistence contained in letters such as Mr. Douglas O. Beardsley's (June 27) that immigrants learn English in order to receive basic social services, seems to me, if not overtly racist, suffused with a nativism that is unworthy of the noble American tradition. White Protestants (a large percentage of our county's population), who have always enjoyed the highest level of freedom in this country, may lack the necessary empathy to appreciate the situation in which these immigrants find themselves; as a Catholic who has, if not personally, at least an institutional memory of historic discrimination, I write to express my outrage at such small-mindedness. Had Mr. Beardsley's letter been more coherently written I would attempt a point-by-point rebuttal; as it is, I simply wish to offer a few thoughts for the public's consideration.
I believe that the push for English as the official language can be attributed more often than not to a desire for protection from a perceived threat. The tendency to fear those who are different is unfortunately a very normal part of being human. Yet as hard as it may be for us in tiny, sheltered Chautauqua County to believe, a lack of English literacy should not be interpreted as indicative of malevolent intent. These immigrants (and their children, citizens of this great land) came here to work; they came here for a better life. America has been and will continue to be a land of opportunity for all God's children, regardless of race or native language.
The United States is becoming more and more multi-ethnic. If whites react to this reality with fearful nativism, this demographic transition will be marked by racial tension, civil unrest, and economic disruption. If, on the other hand, we set aside our baser inclinations and embrace in a spirit of human brotherhood all those who come to this country to seek the blessings of liberty, the country's new ethic composition could open an epoch of unprecedented opportunity and productivity. But the change is coming one way or the other. A final word to my fellow whites, particularly to those who share my Republican affiliation: You need to become comfortable with minorities because very soon they won't be minorities anymore. It's a great country E pluribus unum!
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The need for renewable energy is taking precedence over displaced populations and river preservation.populations and the preservation of river ecosystems. As a result, governments, the World Bank, and even some environmental groups are embracing dam construction, some with an enthusiasm not seen since the heyday of industrial dam building last century when mammoth hydropower projects — from the Hoover Dam in the United States to the High Aswan Dam in Egypt — were built.
The dam boom could mean hydropower will one day supplant coal as China's chief energy source.dam-building in developing countries from Asia to Africa. In fact, China is now involved in funding or building more than 200 dams around the world. According to Scudder and other analysts, the goal is not combating climate change or even fostering development. Instead, they say, China is building dams in exchange for access to natural resources, such as metals, fossil fuels, and even farmland—as well as lucrative construction contracts.
The World Bank has decided once again to get more deeply involved in funding dams.Jinsha River — "Golden Sands" in English — run red as the iron-rich dirt removed to build these dams is dumped back into the river. Already, thanks to Three Gorges and other dams, the nutrient mix in the East China Sea, where the Yangtze empties, has changed dramatically as less water and silt reach the sea.


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Will miss bookmobile
To the editor:
I recently and sadly received news that the Plum Creek Library System Bookmobile has made it last round of the area. No longer will the opportunity of going beyond the boundaries of their homes and lives be afforded to those in the "outer" Marshall area and other areas also covered. The bookmobile is not going to be replaced. This, I feel, is a great blow to the enrichment of all of us who use the library system. There is still no greater joy to be had then the opening of a book leading you into another place, time or adventure. I believe that the communities and the readers should try to see if another bookmobile is possible.
I really want to continue to see the eager kids waiting in line for a chance to go exploring with books.
Barbara P. Thalacker


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She has been involved in the development and implementation of numerous teacher training resources; most recently, she is a co-author of Making Connections: effective literacy practices in FSL (2008). She has contributed to other FSL resources including En Direct 1 and the Intensive French Interprovincial Teaching Guide. She is a former president of the Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT).
Bev is currently the sole proprietor of Bev Anderson Consulting where she provides services in the areas of teacher training & support and program development & delivery.
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Picturing the Past 58: From church to sportsPosted Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at 10:39 AM
The old Main Street Church of Christ, from Oct. 11, 1957. (T-G file photo)
Here it is. Main Street Church of Christ was on South Main until the early 1970s, when today's Fairlane and East Side churches of Christ were formed. The move came during the time this part of Shelbyville between South Main and South Jefferson were undergoing an urban renewal project. This photo's dated Oct. 11, 1957.
Was the house next door the parsonage, or used by the church for other purposes, or was it a private residence?
Looks like someone had a new '57 or '58 Plymouth station wagon (the car at far right).
Also of note: Was the traffic light above actually a red-green light or a flashing caution light, like the one that hung over that intersection of South Main and McGrew streets for years?
The 1971-72 Wartrace High School Panthers: Front row, from left, Jerry Curry, George Hodge, Wayne Reynolds, Clay Parker and Duane Cooper; second row, Charles Smith, Glynn Higgins, Mike Harden, Don Woodson, Rory Griffy, Roger Hise and coach William Christie. (T-G file photo by Bo Melson)
We've had requests to post some sports photos. Thanks to a contributor for this one of the 1971-72 Wartrace Panthers, one of the last Wartrace teams before the school and Bell Buckle (after that town's school burned) were consolidated into Cascade. We'll post more from time to time.
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David, thanks for the great pictures of Main Street Church of Christ and the 1971-72 Wartrace Panthers Boys Basketball team.
I believe that the house next door to the church was the parsonage but I can not be sure about that. I also believe that Dr. Methvin's office was either one or two doors past that house. His office was almost across from the old DREMC offices.
As for the traffic signal, I can not be sure. I think that it was a red-green signal in my memory. I do know that I stopped at that intersection many, many times. It seems to me that the flashing lights (like the one at the entrance of the hospital on Union) were only 1 lens in each direction, with the yellow (slow down and proceed with caution) facing the main thoroughfare, and the red (stop and proceed with caution) facing the side streets. Again I can not be definite about this.
In the basketball picture I only recognize William Christie.
-- Posted by leeiii on Wed, Apr 28, 2010, at 7:10 AM
David, Joey Fults' name was left out. He is the person holding the basketball.
-- Posted by Farmer Bill on Wed, Apr 28, 2010, at 8:24 PM
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well mid-term is on the 18th. I had to send these bunch of ideas to Cook, to get some feedback for the actual presentation. I am trying to look at a scenario where consumers will drive their architectural products by their personal needs/desires etc. (which I sum up in the word capitalistic, as in free market etc) And how this particular movements affect the built environmet on the site and the other nomadic units. Symbiosis is the condition I am "forcing" into the scenario ( in this case always mutualistic) and the effects I am developing ( cause it all comes out of my imagination, this is nothing more than a 3d novel) are modification of program, tectonic arrangements and material interchange.
these look good. Damn complicated though! I guess I won't be going for Cook's studio next year after all (if he's still there and provided I get accepted...)
After 6 years working at a commercial firm in London and setting up my own practice with collegues from the AA to deliver a comission for a tower we won in India, I am embarking on a new adventure as studio leader for a local firm in China, trying to reconnect with the experimental mind set I used to have during my days at GSAPP


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Note: Firm is out of business. Do not use this product. Please destroy or discard the product.
March 23, 2004
Release # 04-103
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of product: Murray lawn mowers, lawn tractors and garden tractorsUnits: About 8,000 Manufacturer: Murray, Inc., of Lawrenceburg, Tenn.Hazard: Plastic components on these lawn mowers and lawn tractors can crack if they are struck by an object thrown from the blade. Objects can be ejected from the mower unexpectedly and could hit nearby consumers.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recall includes certain 20-, 21-, and 22-inch walk-behind lawn mowers; certain 30-inch mid-engine riding lawn mowers; certain 38-, 40-, 42-, and 46-inch lawn tractors; and certain 46-inch garden tractors. They are red, black or gray. "Murray" is written on the body of the mowers. The model number can be found on the unit's nameplate located under the seat of the lawn tractors and at the rear of the mower housing on the walk-behind mowers. The following model numbers are included in recall:
Sold at: Wal-Mart, Home Depot, and Northern Tool nationwide from November 2003 through February 2004. The walk-behind mowers sold for between $99 and $368. The riding mowers sold for between $758 and $1,748.Manufactured in: United States.Remedy: Consumers should stop using this product immediately and discard or destroy it. The firm is out of business, and a remedy is no longer available.
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