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Closure of federal sheep facility would be a victory for grizzlies
On the last day of August, 2012, a collared grizzly bear dubbed 726 by federal wildlife biologists vanished into the rugged Centennial Mountains on the Idaho-Montana border. A few weeks later, they recovered his collar near an established campsite. It appeared to have been cut, stoking suspicions that hunters may have shot the bear, a federally protected species, then hidden its carcass to avoid prosecution. Some environmental groups floated a more sinister theory (followed this June with a lawsuit), that the bear had been offed by a shepherd defending a flock that belonged not to a rancher, but to a federal institution: The Agricultural Research Service's U.S. Sheep Experiment Station.
Today, despite investigators' best efforts, the bear's fate remains unknown. But its presence in those mountains underscores their importance as a wildlife highway between the greater Yellowstone ecosystem and pristine chunks of habitat to the west and north in Idaho and Montana (the mountains are within the "High Divide," #2 on this map), particularly for Yellowstone's expanding populations of grizzlies and wolves. Livestock don't mix well with hungry predators; once a bear has learned how easy it is to take down a sheep or six, it's likely to come back for more, and wildlife managers must kill it.
Environmental groups like the National Wildlife Federation have long worked with federal agencies and ranchers to head off such conflicts, negotiating the removal of livestock from more than 600,000 acres of federal land around Yellowstone. The Sheep Experiment Station, which grazes sheep on tens of thousands of acres in the Centennials, is something of a last holdout – and as I reported early in 2012, is pretty much working at cross purposes with the stated grizzly recovery goals of the Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management and others.
This summer, though, it's begun to look as if the century-old institution might finally shut its doors – not for environmental reasons, but for financial ones. "A prolonged period of declining and flat budgets has resulted in underfunded programs at the (station)," Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack wrote in a letter this June, informing a Congressional appropriations subcommittee of the USDA's plans to reassign the facility's budget and employees. "The unit no longer has the critical mass of scientists necessary to address high priority research."
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The fact is that the closure is the result of a lawsuit – and activism – brought by WildEarth Guardians, the Western Watersheds Project, the Gallatin Wildlife Association and the Cottonwood Environmental Law Center.
The truth of the matter, when it comes to grizzly bears, is that Tom France and the National Wildlife Federation have been working over-time since 2006 to get members of Congress to mandate huge increases in industrial logging of National Forest lands in PRIME grizzly bear habitat on both the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and the Kootenai National Forest in Montana.
Furthermore, Tom France and the National Wildlife Federation decry any lawsuits brought about by conservation organizations concerned with the impacts of more logging and more road building in the middle of prime grizzly bear habitat.
Let's not forget that it was Tom France and the National Wildlife Federation that actually joined with the timber industry and filed a court briefing AGAINST conservation groups and in support of a Forest Service plan to do more logging in prime griz habitat.
It would be in HCN's best interest to do more research and more digging before giving someone like Tom France and the National Wildlife Federation credit for doing nothing, or in some cases, actually working against the protection of grizzly bear habitat.
And while the ARS will note that the lawsuits have cost the agency around $1.5 million total over the years, which doesn't help its budgetary woes, the decision to close the facility was made this past winter, long before the second lawsuit was filed this summer. Thanks for reading,
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However as a range conservationist who spend many as hour looking at range conditions on the USSES lands in the summer of 2011 I'd say the lands managed by this station were easliy in the best condition and more than met ecologist site potential of any lands grazed by sheep I've ever seen. Understand this article and the lawsuits aren't about plant community conditions however just felt the need to say the USSES has done and excellent job when it comes to grazing sheep in the Cenntennial Mountains. So let the blowback on my comment begin.
We do research at the USSES for the following reasons: First, it has unique long-term data sets going back to the 1920's. In fact, each summer my team censuses the same study plots that were established almost a century ago, which makes our work on climate change so unique. Second, in contrast to much of the Intermountain West where native sagebrush steppe vegetation has been lost to annual invasive species and frequent fire, at the USSES the native plant communities are intact and in good condition (as Charlie commented). Because the USSES is managed explicitly for research, we can access the land, initiate new experiments, and conduct long-term research without the red-tape that would be required on other federal lands and without the constant worry of losing equipment (like weather stations) to vandalism.
I am dismayed at how narrowly the environmental groups, and HCN, have framed this issue. It's not just "sheep industry vs grizzlies." Closure of the USSES would affect much more land than the one allotment where the grizzly controversy erupted, and would affect much more research than just the current USSES program. In my opinion, the USSES has been terribly underfunded and underutilized. The location of the USSES, at the edge of the GYC and at the epicenter of contemporary land-management conflicts (sage-grouse, grizzlies, wolves), should make it the highest priority for USDA's natural resources research, not the lowest. Closing the station would incur a very high opportunity cost.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (121 votes).
In short: Distance wrong, how can the major race details be wrong!In full: Enjoyed being out on the course but totally gutted it was very short and no distance markers going around. Most important detail for a runner is how far am I running and for the army to get this wrong is worrying. Much better runs on offer Date of review: November 5, 2007
In short: Good atmosphere, great weather and great views but...In full: Only 5 1/2 miles (is that bad?) Toilets inadequate but a feel good race all the same. I'll be backDate of review: November 5, 2007
In short: Fantastic event, although the general quality of competitors would perhaps intimidate 'fun runners.' On the other hand it may inspire you for the year after because you'd certainly want another crack at it.Date of review: November 4, 2007
In short: 2nd Time I've done it....In full: 2nd time I'bve done it and really enjoyed it, I ilike the dog tag medals and the t-shirt, but....its a shame it wasnt 10km as mentioned by others, and its a shame there were only 6 or so loo's and the start got delayed, but that aside, I'll still be back next year....Date of review: November 4, 2007
In short: I know its about the charity and thats fair enough, but sorry either its a 10k or it isn't, . Nice t shirt, great weather, toilets a joke. Date of review: November 4, 2007
In short: Tidworth 9K not 10KIn full: A glorious day for a run over Salisbury Plain.However with only 5 or so toilets for 700+ the race was delayed by 20 mins.The course was fairly tame apart from a few steep climbs.Fairly well marshalled.The biggest disappointment was at the end for me when the GPS only said 5.58miles.Surely the army boys have the tecnology to mark out 10K!Dog tag medal nice touch.I think it is fair to say that this event has more emphasis on making money for charity,than getting the essentials of a race right which is fair enough.Overall great weather made up for other imperfections.Date of review: November 4, 2007
In short: Tough course over Salisbury Plain marshalled by the Army. Nuff said.In full: Well short of 10km. I measured it at just about 9km. Some tough hills especially between 6km and 8km. Date of review: November 4, 2007
In short: Had great timeIn full: I love running off road so felt at home here, could have been fun if a bit muddier. love all the hills, my kind of race! I know it was a bit short, but hey, still better than sitting in front of TV. will be back next year. Date of review: November 4, 2007
In short: Felt like I was in the army, although well organised, wasn't very keen on the route and too busy in some areas.Date of review: November 4, 2007
In short: Organisers could do better. They were lucky it was a nice day.In full: As others have said it was certainly not 10k.Also the number and quality of toilets was poor. I like to know where I finish in a race so I would not do it again unless they have results. If it costs money to work out results do away with the t-shirts.Date of review: November 4, 2007
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Indie music, cold weather and – pipes? – fill the first day of the inaugural Index Festival
When I arrived at the inaugural Index Festival it was late Friday afternoon. The parking lot behind Trees in Deep Ellum was well dotted with indie music fans, but not crowded. The weather was beautiful – sunny and breezy, perfect shorts and T-shirt climate.
I enjoyed sets by Dallas' Air Review and Austin's Heartless Bastards. The five-man Air Review put on a 45-minute show filled with heady beats to match its electronics-and-keyboards-laden brand of indie pop. Think a Coldplay-inspired and Radiohead-fortified wall of sound with airy vocal interplay and explosive rhythm crescendos.
The Bastards, fronted by the ever intriguing Erika Wennerstrom, are on the other end of the indie music spectrum. Wennerstrom and her three band mates, including a steel guitarist, bring a countrified bent to garage rock. But it's all about Wennerstrom's voice, a deep, commanding timbre that takes the reins of the band's piercing instrumentation.
Wennerstrom, who expressed her elation at performing during the very first Index Festival, was most compelling during tracks from the new Arrow CD such as "Got to Have Rock and Roll," "Simple Feeling," "Only for You" and "Skin and Bone."
That last song turned particularly prophetic for me. You see, once the sun went down the weather shifted. A chilled, strong wind brought changes in the Index Festival ambiance. The crowd thickened considerably, and many of those were still dressed for the afternoon balminess. Count me in that latter group. My shorts and T-shirt got cold fast.
While I waited on headliner Portugal. The Man, and in a feeble effort to keep moving and stay warm, I walked over to the Grimes performance. How to even explain Grimes? It was dream pop mixed with thump-thump electronic dance and laced with experimental ambient elements. Yeah, it sounds just as weird.
So I moseyed back to the Budweiser Stage as Portugal. The Man was in sound check mode. That's when I noticed a couple of pipe smokers. Pipes? Cigarettes and cigars are the norm, but when did pipes become a trend? Did I miss that one? I guess it's an indie music thing.
Portland-based Portugal. The Man's four members cranked up right on time and the crowd was immediately enthralled with the psychedelic, buzzing, reverb-drenched brand of indie rock. The music even fit the mood of the weather. It really was the ideal closer for the first day of the first Index Festival.


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Kentis, I did a little digging and found a thread on Restaurant Depothttp://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,10307.0.htmlApparently, it's meant to be for businesses only, but they'll let the public in if they ask for a 'day pass.' Some places, though, will only give out day passes once.
I got a card for restaurant depot all they wanted to see was a business license. Cash or credit card only business checks are a hole different story.
Yes.In NJ all you have to do is create a "Sole Proprietorship", it's actually free.
Any kind of business license? I got a friend who has his own retail business, but it is not a food-related business.
I see. So Restaurant Depot reports it to IRS at the end of the year.


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Let It Snow
It seems to me that our society is polarized on so many issues – Democrat or Republican, Microsoft or Apple and this weekend Ravens or 49ers. I am a firm believer in the "gray." There is often value in both sides and one answer without compromise or consideration for the other isn't satisfactory. However, there is one issue in which I clearly have chosen a side – winter. I find that most people either love winter or hate it. I shamelessly and unabashedly love a snowy winter. Really, I enjoy all seasons for their own beauty and change. Spring, summer and fall though don't seem to have the loyal followers or such adamant opponents as winter.
I'm not a big fan of cold weather or high heating bills but the world changes in winter. Life slows down and draws inward as more time is spend indoors and snug under wool sweaters and knit blankets. In between those cozy moments a new world of outdoor exploration opens up as the snow falls.
Around Christmas this year the world turned white and I was ready to go outside. There wasn't quite enough snow to snowshoe and I had already been following animals on their winter travels, their paths left in the snow. On this crisp, clear Sunday afternoon, I was going cross-country skiing.
Loading our gear into the car at the park-n-ride, there was a sense of excitement for the first ski adventure of the season. We headed east on I-86 to Allegany State Park and the Art Roscoe Cross Country Ski area. There are many beautiful places in our area, but the park and these trails are really a gem. Dedicated to Art Roscoe, the forefather of cross-country skiing in Western New York, the park boasts 24 miles of groomed trails. There is a trail for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. The trails are groomed by the park but the Allegany Nordic Group also does a great deal of trail maintenance and fundraising to keep these trails some of the best in Western New York. The Summit Mountain Shop located at the main parking area has rentals, a retail shop, a snack bar and bathrooms. These are the makings of a great afternoon.
It wasn't long before the pattern of push, glide, push, glide came back to me as I alternated arms and legs. On the flat areas, there is a rhythm of movement and breath that is relaxing in a way. Once you stop concentrating on what arm to move at what moment you can find that rhythm. It then frees you to pay less attention to your body and more attention to the world around you.
Because of its elevation (2,152 feet versus 1,378 feet in Jamestown), these trails often have snow when other areas in our region do not. As we glided through the woods, it was like going through an all-white version of Candy Land. The snow stuck to the leafless trees like royal icing on a wedding cake. I stopped periodically. Cross-country skiing is a strenuous aerobic exercise but the beauty of the snowy landscape also took my breath away.
Snow has a way of transforming the forest into a more magical place. And it is not just for walking, skiing or looking but also for playing. Snow can also transform us into more childlike creatures. Some of my fondest memories growing up are playing outside in the snow with my parents. I remember my dad, usually more serious than goofy, pitching snowballs at my mom's back. There were many a snowman who were lent scarf and mittens by my mother.
Like a child, I am intentionally ignoring all the hazards and inconveniences of snow such as difficult travel, wet shoes and the pains of clearing it from sidewalks and driveways. Those things and more can be a nuisance. But winter is still here regardless of our preferences. Without snow, winter is just cold. With snow a whole new world opens up. For me, snow makes the cold worth it.
This weekend I'm hoping the groundhog sees his shadow and there is plenty more winter to glide, tromp, build and play in. Let it snow. I'm glad to live in an area where winter is a "real" winter and where it is celebrated in the community with ice castles, polar bear plunges and winter festivals.
For many years Audubon has been celebrating winter at the Snowflake Festival. Today, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. come down for sled dogs, sleigh rides, birds of prey programs, crafts, food, and more. You can even try out snowshoes and cross-country skis, provided there's snow.
If you decide you like skiing, join Audubon staff and friends for a day on the Art Roscoe Cross Country Ski trails at Allegany State Park on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ride in the van or car pool if the van is full. The more the merrier. Bring your own skis or rent from Hollyloft at a discount (for this trip only).
Audubon is located at 1600 Riverside Road, just east of Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren. The trails are open from dawn until dusk and the Center is open Mondays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays from 1-4:30 p.m.
More information on programs can be found at jamestownaudubon.org.
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for what it's worth...i don't think the new one shares all that much with nod your head...other than a bit of screaming. i think of that one as sort of a throwaway. it does bare some more resemblence to nothing too much (as james pointed out) but even then...just vocally. i think the new one has much more substance, musically, than those mentioned.
but the real good news (for some of us) is that we are capable of getting a decent rockin' screamer from him when most of us may have thought it was no longer possible.


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Jeff,I believe Tom discussed the low yeast gum line problem in the context of a cold fermentation application: http://thinktank.pmq.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=9074&p=61986&hilit=#p61986 .Peter
I did dissolve the yeast in water, and I did warm it,
I made some pies over the weekend with 0.03% IDY (0.4g in 1352g flour). IDY was measured with a reloading scale (0.4g = 6.3gr) I did dissolve the yeast in water, and I did warm it, but I doubt it was 90F. Maybe. In any case, it seemed to work just OK. No gum line. The rise was 14 hours bulk at 60F, 6 hours balls at 76F, 4 hours+ balls at 60F.I still don't see how adding this little IDY directly to the flour would work. Even with perfect distribution, wouldn't there be lots and lots of space where there is no yeast? or is it sufficiently distributed during mixing and kneading?


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Tapper crowned Miss Iowa Sweetheart
Lexie Tapper, 9, has been crowned Miss Iowa Sweetheart.
As the Iowa Sweetheart, she will be attending the National Pageant for her age group in Florida and Walt Disney World during the week of Thanksgiving 2013. She will compete for the National Pageant title of Miss American Sweetheart and thousands of dollars in cash awards, prizes and scholarships at the 30th annual national scholarship competition organized by American Coed Pageants Inc.
In addition to winning the Miss Iowa Sweetheart, Tapper also won in the Photogenic Division, Most Promising Model, and Community Service. She wrote and presented a speech on Bullying. She also won several mini optional competitions; Best Smile, Best Eyes, Best Dress, and Best Hair.
She is a 4th grader at Gilbert Elementary. She is the daughter of Kelly Tapper and Karen Tapper. She is the granddaughter of Roger Tapper and Linda Tapper of Webster City.


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Home to Ireland's oldest city, to the breathtaking Comeragh Mountains and The Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark, you'll have only one difficulty in Waterford: leaving
Back in 1170, a gentleman by the name of Henry II came sailing up the River Suir in search of the Norman lord, Strongbow. Passing the Hook peninsula to his right, and the tiny village of Crook to his left, he vowed to reach the city "by Hook or by Crook".
Out of such offhand quips, legendary phrases are born.
Touring Waterford's coastline today, you can still see that estuary, that peninsula, and that tiny village. You can also still see the city that Strongbow claimed for the Normans in 1170. Waterford is Ireland's oldest city, founded in 853, and you can predate even Henry II by exploring its three-part Museum of Treasures.
But it's not all ancient history – as funky shops, electric festivals and the brand new Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre will tell you.
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County Waterford also hosts Ireland's only Michelin Star restaurant outside Dublin at The Cliff House Hotel, a seal of approval for a broader foodie scene taking in everything from artisan breweries to freshly-baked blaas (the county's unique, floury white bread rolls).
Waterford's Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark is a seriously gorgeous strip of shoreline. Stretching 25km from the Victorian resort of Tramore to leafy Stradbally, this short drive spills over with cliffs, coves, sea stacks and coastal views. In wintertime, you may even see passing whales.
The Copper Coast gets its name from the copper mines that once dotted the area. And historical nuggets crop up as often as hidden coves. Watch out for the Metal Man at Newtown Head, for instance. Perched on a white pillar, the 15-foot sailor was erected by Lloyd's of London to stem the costly flow of ships mistaking Tramore Bay for Waterford Harbour.
In complete contrast, to the north of the county lie the Comeragh Mountains. Walkers won't want for opportunities, with wow-moments coming courtesy of the Mahon Falls and the glacial lake Coumshingaun, in particular. Stashed away near Kilclooney Wood, Coumshingaun is black as the night, and said to be bottomless.
Don't forget west Waterford, either. Ardmore is where you'll find the remains of a 5th century monastic settlement established by St Declan. A striking round tower is the highlight, though you'll find much more – including the saint's hidden hermitage – on a 5km walk around the nearby cliffs.
Remember Henry II. Get there, by hook or by crook.
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After speaking with a few chatters, I decided to get everyone's opinion on re-instating the IM chat window on the side panel. I think we solved some of the technical issues that occurred a few months ago, so I feel comfortable enough with putting it up for the duration of this vote/discussion.
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Russian Helicopters Pursues South American Operators
Russian Helicopters is taking its latest models to the LAAD Defense and Security 2013 exhibition in Rio de Janeiro, hoping to add more South American operators to its profile. The event starts Tuesday and runs through April 12.
Mi-26T. Photo courtesy of Russian Helicopters
Mi-26T. Photo courtesy of Russian Helicopters
The company currently lists Atlas Taxi Aero and Helipark Taxi Aero as Brazilian operators of its Mi-171A1s and Ka-32A11BC variants. On April 10, the manufacturer will host a conference on how Russian-built helicopters can help support operations for energy companies and the oil and gas sector in Brazil and other South American markets.
Additionally the Russian Helicopters will give a presentation of the heavy lift Mi-26T/T2, which currently holds the world record carrying capacity (20 tons of cargo) for helicopters in serial production.
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Skip to comments.New York City is Running Out of Other Peoples Money
Posted on 05/12/2013 12:33:26 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
In a twist of irony, Big Government Bloomberg has admitted that NYC is at the edge of a fiscal precipice.
There is no practical ways to pay our workforce given the current environment, current tax structure, current other obligations we have more than what we have been doing, with the possible exception of dramatically raising taxes.
Bloomberg points to public service unions as being among the biggest roadblocks to any meaningful fiscal health in the city.
Currently in NYC, most of the unions are refusing to negotiate contracts right now. This is completely legal. If the contract is not re-negotiated, the current terms continue. The unions are trying to hold out for more money until a new mayor is elected, in the hopes that a new mayor will cave to their demands. One thing Bloomberg wantswhich is met with hostilityis to force union workers to pay part of the health care costs. Imagine that! Unless we do something those expenses will bankrupt us, Bloomberg said.
Additionally, when Bloomberg mentions obligations, hes talking largely about the pension system.
Living in NYC, I am no fan of Bloombergs at all. I do want to give him a little (tiny) credithes been sounding the alarm about this for the past few years. Even back in 2010, Bloomberg told CrainsNY that city pension funds have set unrealistically high assumed rates of return on investments, at 8%, which may require spending more than has been budgeted for retirement benefits
The pension system itself provides defined benefits that cant be reduced under guarantees the Legislature has placed in the state constitution. While it permits new, less-expensive benefit tiers for future employees, savings wouldnt be realized for 10 or 15 years
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Wonder what they'll cut first. Surveillance society and big brother, or important infrastructure like bridges, roads and transportation.
No sympathy for the rich Socialist
Instead of trying to take guns away from all Americans... and Big Gulps away from New Yorkers.... he could have been addressing the union and municipal employee issues
How this Socialist got rich....is mind boggling
Pretty easy solution to libs which come naturally: raise taxes. Bloomie will do it. They did it here in Socal.
Bloomberg will give the next mayor of New York City a balanced budget to begin the new mayoralty, however, what is missing from the balance sheet could present the most trouble for his successor. Over 100 contracts with unionized city workers have not been renegotiated for years, and liabilities are accruing for the city.
Auto-renewing of the contracts have keep city services going, but workers have not received pay raises or other benefits due to a series of failed negotiations. Tight finances beginning with the 2008 economic downturn broke a cycle of regular pay increases, setting the scene for todays growing conundrum, where Bloomberg is insisting the city does not have the money to pay for raises not awarded in years past.
The unions want retroactive pay raisesat an estimated cost of $7.8 billion. Labor wages, health benefits, and pensions for city workers as a whole represent 55 percent of the fiscal year 2014 budget.
Bloomberg has offered a raise going forward, albeit smaller than what the unions want, but he refuses to consider paying out billions in back pay. The fiscal year 2014 budget includes $265 million set aside in the citys labor reserve for union raises of 1.25 percent.
The unions are the second biggest roadblocks. The first biggest are the politicians themselves.
"The pension system itself provides defined benefits that cant be reduced under guarantees the Legislature has placed in the state constitution."
Well....the state constitution is an "evolving document", right liberals?
NYC has a fiscal crisis every other year. It gets kicked down the road, the politicians pat themselves on the back for fixing the problem, a couple years later NYC has yet another fiscal crisis. Repeat. This has been going on for decades.
It is easy as falling off a log. Tax every finncial transaction made on computers located in the city or terminals located in the city $1
I suppose it would be unseemly to hop, in place, from foot to foot, while chanting "nyah, nyah, nyah, nyah, nyah."
Good. Watching smug new yorkers flounder is entertainment. Bloomie should pitch in a few billion of his own cash.
Legalization (and heavy taxation) of drugs, gambling and prostitution is the only way that the city and state can be saved!
Tax all billionaire mayor's estates at 100% and make it retroactive.
NYC has a fiscal crisis every other year. It gets kicked down the road, the politicians pat themselves on the back for fixing the problem, a couple years later NYC has yet another fiscal crisis. Repeat. This has been going on for decades.
I predict the pattern will be repeated until some self-appointed genius cooks up the brilliant idea of demanding the nation bail out New York City.
NYC union pensions and benefits have just killed my husband's job. Union employees also feel no need to actually do their jobs; they drink and backtalk their employers and bring frivolous law suits. They are part and parcel of what is killing America.
One must turn to the Ancient Byzantines for Tax solutions—They had a thing called a Sky Tax, a tax for walking around under the sky! The thing they need to Tax is poor people! If you want to end something—Tax it. Every welfare person should give 10 % to the city. pay it or move out.
If they want more taxes that will be the last straw. They can pay the unions,provide social services to illegals and go straight to hell without me.
Pretty sure it's been awhile. It certainly was true in the 70's and 80's.
[[New York City is Running Out of Other Peoples Money]]
Oh they'll make PLENTY of money selling hte guns that they confiscate from law abiding citizens to mexican drug cartels- that shoudl keep them swimming in ill-gotten money for quite soem time
Doomberg's a billionaire. If he had any conscience he'd kick in a few hundred million.
Easy solution. Tell the union they can keep their money or healthcare but not both.
When they go on strike, remove healthcare from their contract since Obamacare will take care of them.
When they squeal televise it.
Do what Obama does: It's George Bush's fault.
Was it Bloomberg, or that idiot governor who served between Spitzer and Cuomo who pretty much said "Good Riddance to Rush Limbaugh and his tax dollars?"
An example from 2010:
I read. It's the same story as today though? Thats how these crises run. We used to have new ones on quite the regular basis!
Here's the flaw. The jurisdiction be it city or state always plans to at least equal the prior years spending. Thats how we can have some idiot claim a spending slowdown is the same as a spending cut. Of course when reality slaps one in the face sometimes it's necessary to spend less. Lets say however they didn't do that and instead slowly accumulated wealth. well i for one wouldn't want that. It's better than the alternative but it means we're over taxed and nobody wants that.
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Barry, that's kind of you to be willing to break your line waiting rule. I kind of feel that way about Manhattan Logistically, though, Yonkers works for me. I'm not in love with the $11ish toll for the bridge, but, with a client in Leonia (close to the George Washington Bridge), both Yonkers and Mount Vernon (Johnny's) are 20 minutes away.I don't know, I might end up in your area for some reason or another. If I do, I'll let you know.
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Skip to comments.Pregnant woman, hogtied by traffic cops, for talking on her cell phone wins $250,000 payout
Posted on 01/18/2013 3:14:58 PM PST by rawhide
The pregnant Los Angeles woman who was brutally hogtied by California Highway Patrolmen in August 2011 after being pulled over for chatting on her cell phone while driving has finally received retribution in the form of a $250,000 settlement.
According to the LA Times, Tamara Gaglione, 30, was hauled away and charged with misdemeanor evading and resisting arrest and driving on a suspended license.
Those charges were dropped, however, once Gaglione's terrible treatment was revealed in footage from the cruiser's video camera.
It is unclear in the grainy video exactly how aggressive, if at all, Gaglione was toward the cops. What is clear, though, is that Hernandez and Martinez drew their weapons on the unarmed Gaglione as they approached her and forced her onto the ground.
Hernandez later claimed Gaglione did not tell them of her pregnancy until after she was on the ground, but Gaglione said she told the officers as they approached her.
Hogtied, Gaglione was subsequently taken away in a patrol car.
Gaglione filed suit against the department and the officers involved, but the video evidence that eventually won Gaglione $250,000 this past November was not immediately forthcoming. Gaglione's attorney Howard Price claimed that Hernandez failed to check a box on the arrest report stating a video camera had, in fact, recorded the incident.
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Yeah, she got off easy. She could have been tazed like these pregnant women were over traffic stops:
The problem is, talking on a cellphone, and most other minor traffic violations, aren't arrestable offenses. You can detain a citizen to give them a citation for something like that, but it doesn't merit an arrest.
However, if an officer approaches the traffic stop in a confrontational way, hands on weapon, and barking orders, the citizen might fail to comply with something quick enough, or to the satisfaction of the officer. Then, they can claim "resisting arrest" or some such charge, and have much more leeway to deal with their suspect.
Now, how someone can be resisting arrest for a non-arrestable offense is a matter that might fascinate a Zen Buddhist, but doesn't seem to phase our judicial system.
I feel safer just knowing this. (do I really need the sarc tags?)
I'm sure you don't mean that if you gave it just a little thought. A person you are trying to arrest is attacking you, trying to get your gun, biting you, and you are just going to be nice to him?
What was it you were saying again?"
Our local Cops did the same AFTER he was on the force and couldn't drive because of the DUI after 4 years time.
Why did they finally get rid of him? Because the State Bureau was finishing their investigation and they were going to send him to jail for trafficking in Oxy and other prescription Meds. Why did he go quietly Because the State Bureau told him if he left quietly he could keep part of his pension.
What was it you were saying again?
In any jurisdiction in the western world a man who attacked and hogtied a woman has already harmed her and has committed the felony of assault. You might find some shred of cover to excuse or mitigate this behavior but these cops should be behind bars.
Again, there are a lot of factors an officer has to consider (I'm not addressing this situation involving the pregnant lady, but just speaking rhetorically.) When there is a difference in size, sex, obvious strength, that is definitely a factor. A woman officer can definitely ratchet up the threat potential assessment when a non-compliant bouncer-sized hulk is the offender and no other officers are around. Not the same with a male officer interacting with a woman offender.
Nighttime, environment, weather, temperature or other weakening factors all play into what the officer does.
None of these extenuating factor seemed to be present here. Unless something happened off camera, before the contact with the officers, this was outright abuse.
Craven animals doing what craven animals do.
I am glad she got paid. But those cops should be out of a job.
Anytime a city or State has to pay a victim for police abuse, those officers should automatically be fired, at the least. They should be prosecuted when they commit crimes against citizens. This was a crime of assault and battery. She presented no danger to them. Her hands were clearly in view. They were mad because she did not turn immediately around as bellowed (which made no sense) so they attacked her like mad dogs. Any excuse for brutality will do for the bad apples.
It's a good thing she wasn't a 15 year old girl slightly kicked her shoes towards a police officer. She could have been shot for that.
I understand that those are all practical safety considerations that need to be subjective, and so they're left to the officer's discretion. However, by doing so, we put the individual police officer in a position where they can create a situation that allows them to overstep the line, and trample on someone's liberties without just cause.
So, there's always going to be a temptation to use that power, and there are any number of ways to justify it if anyone complains. If it ever does go to court, the court will favor the officer's testimony over the citizen's, so only when there is a video tape like this will there be serious consequences.
The practical consequences are that, even though we technically have 4th amendment protections, any police officer can choose to remove those protections from us at any time. I cannot go about in public, doing nothing illegal, and have any surety that a random officer will not decide to use these tricks of the trade to justify a search of me or my property, and the majority of the time they would get away with it.
A lot of people on FR don't like authority figures.
I hadn't noticed. :)
They're in the information business and they're poisoning their own wells.
One of the reasons we have 'low information' people in this country...
I guess I am the opposite. I like to give authority figures the benefit of doubt. Wouldn't want to be them; appreciate them.
"Not sympathetic to her plight."
We will all laugh when it's your turn, boy.
Which the woman in the video was not doing. Watch the video.
The cop who slammed her face-first on the ground should be fired and lose his pension.
Look at segment 0:18 thru 0:22 of the video. The cop didn't just have "hand on weapon". His pistol was DRAWN and POINTING at the woman. I can understand her not complying with his order to turn around -- most women would be frozen with fear if a burly cop was aiming a gun at them.
We don't like violent thugs, and we don't care what gang colors they wear.
99% of the cops make the other 1% look bad.
Bloomberg, Holder and other gun-grabbers are most grateful.
It took six cops to attack one woman.
Feeling safer? Yes. Yes I am.
< / sarc >
Her bewilderment was clear on the video. Those LEOs were looking for an excuse to assault a citizen. A pity they aren't paying out of their own paychecks.
Indeed. Now is the time for the peace officers to come forward to condemn this.
The p.o.s. had a suspended license and shouldn't have even been driving in the first place. It's not that easy to get a suspended license - - you usually have to be reckless multiple times and/or a drunk. That said, the cops (four of them were needed??) looked like sadistic animals and bullies. The whole event was a collision of worthless morons. No sympathy for any of them.
The charge of a suspended license was dropped. The victim of police assault should have been ticketed and fined for texting and weaving through traffic.
Not assaulted by a few boys (Hernandez and Martinez) who apparently get off on slamming women face-first into the asphalt.
Or at lease reduce the budget of the Police department by the amout awarded ... let these idiots feel some peer pressure
Or at least reduce the budget of the Police department by the amout awarded ... let these idiots feel some peer pressure
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Topic: using session variable in plugin
I'm trying to use a session variable in FCKEditor. The plugin controller lives in vendor. What I'm trying to do is use the session[:username] as the upload path, so everyone can have their own stash of images. FCK will never be available if the session isn't available, so I'm not so worried about that (yet).
I've tried just straight calling the session[:username] within the controller - I get the error when starting up the server:
./script/../config/../vendor/plugins/fckeditor/app/controllers/fckeditor_controller.rb:6:in `[]': Symbol as array index (TypeError)
I've tried setting a constant in the application controller (I've also tried the session and post controller) and I get the error when starting up the server:
/usr/local/lib/ruby/gems/1.8/gems/activesupport-1.4.2/lib/active_support/dependencies.rb:477:in `const_missing': uninitialized constant FckeditorController::USERFOLDERNAME (NameError)
from ./script/../config/../vendor/plugins/fckeditor/app/controllers/fckeditor_controller.rb:5
I have no idea what I'm doing... obviously... I'm totally lost and confused about the process of the server startup. It kind of makes sense because the session isn't there for the plugin on startup (I think?) but I don't know how else to go about this.
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Spicy Braised Chicken
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 pieces chicken (2 breasts cut in half, 2 thighs, 2 legs), skin removed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 onion, cut into chunks
- 2 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and cut into 8 wedges
- 1 habanero chile
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 dry bay leaves
- 12 sprigs fresh thyme, tied into a bundle
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon concentrated gravy sauce (recommended: Gravy Master)
- For the Brown Gravy:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chicken giblets
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken stock
- Coconut Rice n' Peas, recipe follows
- Coconut Rice n' Peas:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 (12-ounce) can pigeon peas, drained and rinsed
- Freshly ground black pepper
DirectionsWatch how to make this recipe. For the Brown Gravy:
Preheat a 7 1/4-quart Dutch oven on medium-high heat, then melt butter and add oil. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper and sear until golden on both sides, about 8 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside. Add carrots, onion, celery, and apple, the whole habanero, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper and saute until they start to soften, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add wine and let reduce by half, scraping up any brown bits remaining on the bottom of the pot. Nestle chicken into pot and add enough broth to almost cover the chicken, about 1 1/2 cups and the gravy sauce. Cover and simmer for 1 hour 45 minutes or until chicken falls off the bone. In the last half hour, remove the lid and let liquid reduce.
To make the gravy: In a medium saucepan, melt butter with oil over medium high-heat. Add giblets and brown on all sides, about 6 minutes. Add onion and continue cooking another 5 minutes, until onions start to soften. Add flour and stir, cooking another 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in the stock. Bring to a simmer and strain. Discard giblets and put gravy back in the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm on the stove and add to braised chicken once it's cooked.
Serve Braised Chicken over Coconut Rice n' Peas
Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and salt and saute, until onion becomes translucent and tender, about 5 minutes. Add rice and saute another 2 minutes to toast rice. Add coconut milk and fill saucepan with enough water to cover the rice by 1/2-inch or measure by placing your thumb tip on the rice and filling the pot with water until the water reaches the middle of your thumbnail. Bring rice to a simmer, cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid has evaporated, about 15 to 17 minutes.
Remove from heat and let rice stand another 5 minutes, covered. Fluff rice with fork and then fold in pigeon peas. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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The Lady Bison Swimmers will open competition by hosting their Buffalo Pentathlon this Friday at the Johnson County Family YMCA. They will then travel to Lander on Saturday.
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The Broncs graduated the best runner in school history last year when Jordan Roberts set several rushing records at Sheridan high school.
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Dr. Enrique Buendía Gracia
Allergy & Immunology
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Doctor specializing in Allergology, known for numerous articles published in the media sector.
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Allergic Reactions
Allergic reactions are hypersensitive to patient contact with certain chemicals or particles answers. The substance that causes this reaction is call Allergic reactions are hypersensitive to patient contact with certain chemicals or particles answers. The substance that causes this reaction is called an allergen. When the patient contact with the allergic substance occurs, the first thing that happens is that the immune system responds by automatically releasing large numbers of antibodies called IgE (immunoglobulin E). But after a long period of exposure to the allergen, the allergic reaction is materialized. The causes of allergies are varied (seller's genetic tendency to allergies), and types (foods, pollen, animals, dust mites, insect bites, etc.). Treatment depends on the type of allergy, but the most common solution is vaccination. To diagnose allergic reactions it is customary to use allergy testing, blood tests or other tests follow. ...
Asthma (or asthma) is a lung disease caused by inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial mucosa, which prevents proper outlet air from the lungs. It Asthma (or asthma) is a lung disease caused by inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial mucosa, which prevents proper outlet air from the lungs. It is characterized by the presence of coughing, wheezing and chest tightness, secretions (phlegm), dyspnea (fatigue and shortness of breath), rhinitis, sneezing, itchy nose, etc. In addition, asthma is in the form of "attacks" or "asthma attacks" and affects the whole population in general, but usually begins in childhood, stage where the disease is highly present in response to certain stimuli that cause allergies (pollen, dust mites, skin particles of some pets, cold air, certain foods or food additives ...). These agents are also triggers, typical of some trades or professions (bakers, farmers, millers, manufacturers of detergents, woodworkers, plastic, laboratory, etc.) occupational asthma. The most effective treatment for this condition is to conduct some diagnostic tests (complete blood analysis, including antibody test certain substances, chest radiography, lung function tests, allergy tests ...) and establish a drug based therapy bronchodilators to open the airways. ...
Allergic conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (mucous membrane covering the eyeball) usually caused by a virus or bacteria, but may also b Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (mucous membrane covering the eyeball) usually caused by a virus or bacteria, but may also be caused by an allergy, in which case it is called allergic conjunctivitis. Such as dust, mold, pollen or certain chemicals are the most common causes of this inflammation. In addition, conjunctivitis spreads contact items that have been manipulated by the patient who suffers (such as the towels). Its most common symptoms are: red eyes, increased sensitivity to light, tearing, itching, feeling that something is stuck inside, or gummy appearance. Makeup is advisable to stop for a few days, do not wear contact lenses, wipe his eyes with cold compresses to relieve discomfort and apply pharmacological treatment prescribed by the doctor. Treatment generally includes corticosteroids eye drops and drops, in the case of allergic conjunctivitis, and antibiotic in other cases. ...
Allergic rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis is characterized by the presence of typical symptoms of a cold: sneezing, itchy nose, feeling stuffy or runny nose, runny nose, loss of smell and conjunctivitis. The person suffering from this condition may develop asthma later on, when they start to appear some of its symptoms: dry cough, breathlessness, chest sounds ... There is a possibility that allergic rhinitis manifested sporadically produced by the seasonal changes (pollen allergy, for example), or recurring, with a difference of intensity in the expression of their symptoms. The most common cause of this disease is allergic to any substance as dust mites, pollen or hair of some pets, so it is convenient diagnostic skin testing (introducing drops of the allergen to which they may be sensitive about skin and checking the reaction) and blood. If the result shows that there is an allergy, the treatment of allergic rhinitis is based on avoiding contact with what causes the allergy and, as appropriate, administration of appropriate medications (antihistamines, decongestants, allergy shots ...). ...
The allergy is an immune system reaction upon contact with a particular substance. The most common allergies are pollen, fungi, dust mites and dander alos some animals. Allergies have very uncomfortable symptoms, but usually only have serious complications if they finish in asthma. To avoid reactions caused by allergens the best option is to avoid them. There are different allergy treatments such as antihistamines or immunotherapy, allergy shots. ...
Allergy test
Allergy tests are tests used to determine which substances cause an allergic reaction in a person. There are three common methods of skin tests for allergies. First, test puncture of the skin that is placed on the forearm or upper back, a small canditad of substances that may be causing the symptoms on the skin, then the skin is pricked so the allergen it goes under the cutaneous surface and tras15 minutes the reaction was observed for each substance. Second, the intradermal skin test, which involves injecting a small amount of allergen into d ela skin and see if there is any reaction. It is most used to detect allergy to a specific substance. Finally, the patch test, a method for diagnosing the cause of cutaneous reactions that once the substance touches the skin occur. ...
Allergy to Animal Hair
Among the many allergies that are detected at present allergy animal hair is due, among other reasons, to the increased presence of these beings in homes. The causes that often cause these allergies are usually small particles of dry skin of these animals, urine and saliva, especially from animals with fur and feathers ( dogs, cats, birds and hamsters ) but you have a genetic predisposition to suffer it. Believing that the allergy is not suffering animals therefore entirely certain but it is the protein that emerges from the skin is dried and sprayed into the air. The most common symptoms that indicate that a person is allergic to these animals are sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, red and watery eyes ( conjunctivitis, even). But in some cases be more severe, causing urticaria, angioedema ( swelling of various parts of the body), contact dermatitis, pruritus ( itching all ) and anaphylaxis ( severe reaction that attacks various parts of the body and can lead to death ). The most suitable treatment for this type of allergy is to avoid all contact with animals and, if required, the administration of drugs. ...
Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin, which can generally cause flaking, itching or blisters. There are various types of dermatitis, depending on the cause that originates, although the most common are atopic dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis occurs mainly in people with allergies or with relatives who suffer and is associated with other allergic diseases such as conjunctivitis or rhinitis. It usually occurs during the first months of life and is often manifest in the form of redness or crusting on the baby's skin, and itching in specific areas. Instead, seborrheic dermatitis can occur in both adults and children and is characterized by the presence of reddish lesions and peeling of the face or chest. ...
Drug Allergy
Drug allergies are an immune system response of the organism to certain drugs. The symptoms that occur when there is a drug allergy may be confused with side effects that can cause the product itself. Among the most common symptoms of allergies are hives, itching of the skin and eyes, skin rash and swelling of lips, tongue and face. But if the allergy is aggravated can cause other more obvious symptoms of urgency, and even possible death, such as abdominal pain, confusion, diarrhea, shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, fast heartbeat, etc. In the case of allergies to sulfa drugs, so prevalent today by the widespread use of these drugs, the most common symptoms are fever and rash on genitals, face and trunk of the patient. ...
Dust mites
Allergies are one of the most common diseases in society today, and involve the immune system reaction to certain substances or elements of nature. The most common allergies are usually mites pollen. The mite allergy is one of the most difficult to treat because the mites are always present in our daily lives, especially in house dust, and settle in many places (carpets, soft toys, mattresses ...), causing a range of respiratory distress (rhinitis and asthma) and conjunctivitis. To mitigate the effects of dust allergy you should avoid moisture and ventilate rooms and the vents clean furnace filters and air conditioning. ...
Food Allergy
Food allergies are immune responses to certain foods such as eggs, nuts, etc. It should be differentiated from food intolerances, in these patient feel unwell after eating a food allergy but may have trouble breathing, throat tightness, cough, hoarseness, vomiting, stomach pain, hives, swelling or decreased tension arterial ...
Food intolerance
Food intolerance is an adverse reaction of the body to the intake of certain foods, additives and preservatives that cause the immune system in the formation of antibodies against proteins of certain foodstuffs. Some of the most common foods that cause food intolerance are milk, eggs, some flour and yeast, or nuts. Symptoms or organic manifestations are often cause diarrhea, stomach pain or headaches, acne or skin problems, fatigue ... Instead, a food allergy triggers a much faster reaction in the immune system and dangerous to health (hives , eczema, swelling, difficulty breathing ...), so it is imperative to seek urgent medical help, because in severe cases can even lead to death. Both a type of food reaction or the other, you should consult a doctor to detect which foods cause these reactions and begin treatment, which usually consist in following a diet that avoids the use of substances that cause the problem. ...
Latex Allergy
Latex allergy is one of the less common allergies and is caused by the protein containing the milky liquid that comes from rubber, showing hypersensitivity to some people. This protein is found in more than 40,000 everyday products such as pacifiers, balloons, gloves, condoms, fabrics or elastic fibers, etc. Therefore, it is difficult to live apart from this material, and people with such allergies should recognize very well where the allergen to avoid it. The symptoms that accompany this allergic reaction are itching, redness of the skin, rhinitis, conjunctivitis and asthma. For treatment, antihistamines, nasal decongestants and other drugs or vaccines indicated, as the case may be administered. ...
Nebulizers are useful in the treatment of asthma, COPD or other pulmonary diseases by transforming the liquid medication prescribed by a specialist in steam. The patient should always be near the machine and inhale through the mouthpiece connected. To get the drug to have the desired effect, several times should inhale deeply and slowly for 10 to 15 minutes. The advantages over traditional inhaler is that it requires much effort when aspirating the drug. In addition, nebulizers are small and easily transportable equipment. ...
Patch tests
Patch testing is one of the most diagnostic tests performed for the detection of allergies and more specifically, to establish the causes of atopic dermatitis. It is a test in which the allergen that can be applied to sensitive skin, taking into account the most common such diseases and those that the patient is usually more exposed. The most common place where the patch test is performed is the top of the back, where a few patches on the skin are set for 48 hours. During that time you should not sunbathe or performing certain sports to prevent sweating and alter the outcome of patch testing. He spent that period, will retire and reading test will be performed, although it is not confirmed whether it has caused allergic reaction until after another 48 hours. ...
Penicillin Allergy
Penicillin allergy is an overreaction of the immune system to penicillin and related antibiotics. The symptoms of penicillin allergy include hives; rash; and swelling of the lips, tongue or face. Allergic reaction to penicillin is the most severe anaphylactic reaction, may be even fatal. ...
Pollen allergy
Pollen allergy is seasonal in nature and is caused by pollen grains of grasses, trees and weeds. Symptoms may be reduced by the administration of antihistamines, nasal decongestants and, if required, allergy shots (immunotherapy). ...
Prick test
The prick test allergy tests are carried out on the skin in order to find the cause substance of said reaction in the patient. The procedure consists in applying to the skin, in this case on the forearm or back, a small dose of the element that is seen as the cause of the allergy (called the allergen) and, if the patient experiences a reaction to the allergen, the result will be that person experiences an allergy to that substance. The prick test method to diagnose allergic drug (antibiotics, anesthetics ...), pollens, dust mites, cat and dog dander, fungi, animal or plant foods, latex, insect tissues, among many other substances reactions. This technique is performed in a single visit to the allergist, and skin effects are usually mild itching or the appearance of a papule at the puncture. Results are obtained within 15 minutes of the test. ...
Respiratory allergies
They are manifestations of the respiratory system to the intolerance of a particular substance, such as dust, pollen, or hair of some animals. The most common manifestations are rhinitis, bronchial asthma and alveolitis. ...
Vaccines are a number of drugs used as a preventive measure in the occurrence of diseases and allergies. When germs enter our body, the immune system recognizes them as foreign substances (antigens agents); therefore, the system itself is responsible for putting the production of the required amount of antibodies up to combat these antigens. Based on this process, the vaccines contain weakened or killed antigens that stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies. That way, the body is ready to fight germs or viruses for which you have been vaccinated. In the infant stage an immunization schedule for common diseases (and even some already eradicated in some parts of the world) is planned and every age is assigned the corresponding. For adults a series of seasonal vaccines (such as flu, for example) and a number of compulsory vaccinations before traveling to certain countries in other continents that may involve the risk of transmission of diseases of these areas are established. ...
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Dra. Anna Cisteró Bahima
Expert in:
- Allergic Urticaria
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Dra. Inmaculada Herrera Mozo
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- Allergic dermatitis
- Food Allergy
- Dust mites
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- Allergic rhinitis
- pruritus
- Allergic conjunctivitis
- Allergy to Animal Hair
- Dust mites
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MeeGo 1.0
MeeGo is an Intel-sponsored Linux distribution designed for netbooks
- Excellent interface for netbooks, feels relatively snappy
- Some networking and interface niggles
Bottom Line
It's still relatively early days for MeeGo, but, judging from this release, we suspect this Linux distribution has a great future ahead of it
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MeeGo is an Intel-sponsored Linux distribution designed for netbooks and other mobile devices (such as Nokia's extra-geeky N900 smartphone). We tested MeeGo on a Lenovo IdeaPad S10 netbook and were extremely impressed; we think it's seriously worth giving it a try on your mini-notebook, and maybe ditching Windows or a "normal" Linux distribution.
Most Linux distributions these days offer standard Gnome or KDE desktop environments (though some, such as Mythbuntu, employ the lightweight Xfce system, and of course there are numerous distributions that use a completely different graphical user interface, or are command line–based). MeeGo, however, has taken a completely different tack, and done so with considerable success.
MeeGo is a product of Intel's Moblin project and Nokia's Maemo operating system, and it has inherited the former's interface — at least in its netbook incarnation. An interface is also available for smartphone-type devices.
MeeGo has a tabbed interface, and Google Chrome is the default Web browser.
The main MeeGo interface lacks a classic desktop. Instead, there is a row of 10 icons across the top of the screen that works like a series of tabbed windows in a Web browser. The Applications tab lets you run whatever programs you like; open applications then show up in the Zones tab, letting you easily switch between them. The applications installed by default include most of the fare you'd expect from a Linux distribution, though Chrome is the default Web browser and no office suite is installed. An Internet tab lets you manage browser windows easily, as well as quickly look through bookmarks. The Media tab lets you access music and videos. The Status tab allows you to monitor Web services (only Twitter and Last.FM in the default install), while the People tab is home to instant messenger conversations. The Devices tab provides access to hardware information and settings, as well as the key folders like Documents and Downloads.
Instant messaging in MeeGo.
The MyZone home tab offers quick links to applications, updates from Web services (such as Twitter), links to recently used files, and access to a calendar and task lists.
We were in love with the interface from the very beginning: for a netbook with minimal screen real estate (1024x600) and limited RAM (1GB) and processing power (Intel Atom N450), it makes so much sense to ditch the classic desktop metaphor. We would much rather deal with the large, colourful icons of MeeGo than the Windows 7 interface for most tasks. The interface was generally snappy, although we would periodically be left waiting when switching to a new tab, for example. It never got to be too frustrating, however, though you should exercise the same restraint in terms of multitasking, media encoding and other taxing tasks that you would in any other operating system running on a netbook.
MeeGo's Zones tab shows applications that are currently running .
The application repositories the distribution uses by default don't include OpenOffice.org. However, we installed AbiWord (word processing) and Gnumeric (spreadsheet) easily enough; we've always generally preferred these apps to OpenOffice.org anyway.
Package management is RPM-based. In general, we're fonder of the APT system used by Debian and its derivatives (such as Ubuntu) but unless you intend to mess around at the command line, the GUI-based package management tool will make it transparent. (Our reservations about RPM probably relate to the earlier, pre-YUM days of dependency hell. Oh the pain.)
If you're interested in getting geeky, there is a single virtual terminal running (accessed via Ctrl + Alt + F1), or you can just run a terminal in the GUI. Running uname -r from the command line gives the kernel version as 126.96.36.199-11.1-netbook.
MeeGo: Installation
Basic installation of MeeGo is extremely simple and quick — except, as is sometimes the case with Linux, for getting all your devices working. Using a Sony Microvault USB drive, we were able to install the OS in under five minutes using the default partitioning scheme. Basic post-install setup (creating a user account, selecting a time zone etc.) took about a minute.
One of MeeGo's quirky installation screens. Feel free to admire the author's spongy Tux penguin toy.
Our only problem came afterwards, when we needed to get Wi-Fi working (wired networking was fine). We got the Lenovo S10's Broadcom Wi-Fi adapter working thanks to instructions from MeeGo 1.0 Wi-Fi; the instructions are easy to follow, but obviously it's still a hassle to set up.
Overall we were very impressed with MeeGo 1.0. There are a few interface niggles — some applications didn't fit correctly on screen, and after closing a program or a dialogue we'd end up on a tab we didn't expect to be on — but we didn't encounter any showstoppers. Each time we rebooted we had to switch Wi-Fi off and on again in the Networks tab, despite the details of our network being remembered. MP3 support is another annoyance: like most Linux distributions, MP3 decoding is not supported "out of the box", and it's more difficult than normal to install (see this thread on the MeeGo discussion forums).
Getting MP3s playing in MeeGo is currently a little difficult.
According to Ars Technica, Novell, Mandriva and others are planning to create their own MeeGo-based operating systems. We think that this development has great potential and are looking to see what vendors can do with MeeGo.
In conclusion, if you have a netbook that's supported by MeeGo, whether you're currently running Linux or Windows, give some serious thought to running this operating system. We tried it, and we love it.
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When Are You Ready for Your Own Jet?
When is it time to buy your own jet? Part of the answer involves tax numbers, depreciation data, return on investment projections and the like; but if those are the sorts of factors you're pondering right now, you should put down this article and pick up some of the many BJT features that address such concerns in detail.
What I want to discuss here are the more emotional aspects of the purchase decision. We do some things because they offer experiences we feel should be part of our lives—things we will reflect on someday as being among the most soul-satisfying decisions we've ever made. As much as we want to believe we're governed by hard facts and logical calculations, we also have hearts. And there are times when the logical brain has to twist itself in knots to accommodate what the heart wants it to "think." Sounds like heresy, but how many of the best experiences in your life came after you went with your gut feeling rather than your gray matter?
So when is it time to buy a jet? As with so many financial decisions, it's all about weighing risk against benefits. Some of the emotional benefits don't show up on a balance sheet, though. Financial risk is measured a lot more easily than some of those less tangible benefits. But even that has its emotional component.
Many potential buyers look at current aircraft prices—new and used—and can't help comparing them with those from happier economic times. They become paralyzed by the hit they would have suffered if they had bought high and now were forced to sell low. The perception of risk is heightened. In that sense, aircraft ownership is like the stock market. The emotional tendency is to buy when demand is high and bail out when prices erode. That's just the opposite of the best practice.
When it comes to the economics of aircraft values, chances are good that a recovering economy will increase pent-up demand. That's partially fueled by people (like you?) who want a jet, but have been holding off. So the economics of emotional buying weigh in on the side of taking the plunge.
It's a bit tougher to evaluate that sense of just wanting something for its own sake. Sure, all the numbers and due diligence are important. You can't make a wise decision without them. But how do you measure the satisfaction you'll experience the first time you stride across the tarmac to your own airplane? Is there a dollar value on the facial expression of a business prospect when you casually mention you'll be a lot more available now that you have your own wings? Better yet, imagine when you tell your grandchildren that Grandma and Grandpa will be flying out for a visit in their own airplane—and they can go for a ride.
Of course, these aren't the only reasons why you should buy an airplane for yourself or your business. They're not even in the Top 10. But they do exist. They involve feeling good, and that's OK.
Sound financial logic may suggest that you should stick with your favorite charter, fractional or jet-card provider. But there's another side to the story. And it could be one part of your life's narrative that you'll never forget.
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"When Are You Ready for Your Own Jet?" [June/July 2013] is a great article that addresses exactly how I feel. On paper, I don't fly enough for it to make sense for me to do more than charter. But I just want it.
Tom Dorsey (posted on bjtonline.com)
Yeah, I'm ready to own a jet; however I also ready for a large deposit into my bank account. I won't get upset if anyone, corporation or country makes a deposit into it. Ha, Ha, Ha.... Praise the Lord.
Mark, great article and addresses exactly how I feel. On paper I don't fly enough to make more sense than charter. But I just want it.
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