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War Eagle Nickel Spinnerbaits are balanced to perfection and are ready to perform properly right out of the package. These War Eagle Nickel Spinnerbaits feature custom hand tied skirts, a Mustad needlepoint hook, Sampo swivels and a light nickel plated piano wire for better vibration. All these quality components are the reason why War Eagle is one of the most productive spinnerbaits on the market.
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Skip to comments.Buying a Gun? States Consider Insurance Rule
Posted on 02/22/2013 9:32:34 AM PST by EXCH54FE
Lawmakers in at least half a dozen states, including California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania, have proposed legislation this year that would require gun owners to buy liability insurance much as car owners are required to buy auto insurance. Doing so would give a financial incentive for safe behavior, they hope, as people with less dangerous weapons or safety locks could qualify for lower rates.
I believe that if we get the private sector and insurance companies involved in gun safety, we can help prevent a number of gun tragedies every year, said David P. Linsky, a Democratic state representative in Massachusetts who wants to require gun owners to buy insurance. He believes it will encourage more responsible behavior and therefore reduce accidental shootings. Insurance companies are very good at evaluating risk factors and setting their premiums appropriately, he added.
Groups representing gun owners oppose efforts to make insurance mandatory, arguing that law-abiding people should not be forced to buy insurance to exercise their constitutional right to bear arms. But some groups, including the National Rifle Association, endorse voluntary liability policies for their members. And as several states pass laws making it easier for people to carry concealed weapons and use them for self-defense, some gun groups are now selling policies to cover some of the legal costs stemming from self-defense shootings.
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driving is a priveledge, owning a gun in a right.
You can't tax guns, anymore than you can take speech, it's unconstitutional.
As with ALL things democRAT, no facts, just feeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelings.
I see a good business opportunity the rats are handing the NRA.
I meant "tax speech"
grr..... if only FR would add an edit feature.
No matter how hard you try, you can't fix stupid!!
A list of who owns what firearms in insurance company records will be soon in government hands.
Something really radical is planned that requires disarming the majority of the population.
obama promised to "transform' the U.S.; I think Zimbabwe is his model.
"You cant tax guns, anymore than you can tax speech, its unconstitutional."
Constitution? What is this constitution you speak of? Obama, the Obama media and the Democrats find the constitution to be fatally flawed, and simply an impediment to "progress". And fortunately for them, the GOP is filled with bed wetters who would rather cower than to oppose the Obama cabal's illegal activities.
Democrats will do as they wish.
I think if you are a democrat you should pay for liability insurance for that reason alone. Having such political allegiance results in great damage to yourself and to the community at large. I am sure that this can be proven statistically if I had the time to do so.
Most of my items are third party buys or trades. Good luck on proving I have any.
No mention that this would be defacto registration.
Do they suppose nobody will notice?
Americans already have to spend too much of their income on insurance and you think more is good?
Look at all the activities that can no longer be enjoyed due to liability because of feal lawyers.
And how are people unable to meet obamacare mandates going to afford gun insurance ?
This is aimed solely at discouraging firearms ownership, and should be stopped.
Let's tax homosexuals...they COST more than most in the medical system
So how are they going to make crooks buy "firearm insurance," eh?
And, if they won't buy, what is the point?
I never said it was good.
Just saying that the NRA could take lemons and make lemonade. (sort of like they do with theft insurance on firearms when you become a member.)
Yes I'm sure that all the violent ghetto thugs will run out and purchase a policy before they rob the next 7/11. :-)
Drawing parallels with owning guns and owning cars is just stupid. Drivers will be mighty upset at all the new laws, regulations, and fees they would now have to deal with.
This could be very costly to folks who have a large number of guns that were not lost in boating accidents. This could be really bad for me.
Yeah, I'll bet the local State Farm Agent in Compton will make a fortune. /s
I think so too so that it will be easier to go straight to your house when they decide to confiscate guns. Does anyone truely beleive this is not aniother ploy to take our guns and constitutional rights to keep and bear arms? remember when Obama and Holder said they had a plaçn to controll guns?
I always said they wouldn't take our guns directly door to door, but would tax and regulate guns and ammunition until they are no longer affordable by most people.
That is the plan and they are going full bore to execute the plan.
Another mandate that I will not comply with.
Won't register my AR's and will not insure any of my weapons, at least not the type of manner suggested by the writer here.
Will not buy ammo in NY either
And abortion clinics in red states will now require $10 billion of liability insurance.
I am sure their proposed laws will have a requirment to have proof of insurance when in possession of a firearm, like at the range or hunting or stopped by some storm trooper on the highway for a vehicle check. Interestingly, some propose to make it a felony to not have insurance. I see, illegals driving cars with no insurance are not a menace, me going to the range is? F em.
I wonder if it hurts to be stupid?
We have no Constitutional law, but a communists form of Government. In order for this new law to be effective they will have to pass another law requiring listing all guns we have and house inspection will be enacted. Communism, like Nazi Germany is here. Fight this.
Sounds like these assclowns need to read "shall not be infringed" again, if they've EVER read it....
Let me guess: 99% of these jerks are DEMOCRATS.
I am against any insurance requirement for anything. Imposed insurance is killing our nation and our liberty.
If it:
Looks like an infringement.
Smells like an infringement.
Feels like an infringement.
Has the effect of an infringement.
Then it must be an infringement.
These gun grabbing sons of witch's are a determined lot.
They will use any excuse, any ruse to screw over gun owners.
They will eventually win. Almost any law can be passed if you keep bringing it up year after year after year.
The stupid ignorant fools aren't smart enough to realise that they are playing into the hands of tyrants.
$200 to $300 is ridiculously high for gun insurance. There are about over 20% more guns than cars in the US and there are about 10 million auto accidents every year causing about 40,000 deaths and costing around $300 billion.
There are only about 14,000 to 19,000 non-fatal accidental shootings each year, resulting in about 600 deaths.
If we go by fatalities, car insurance (for liablity, this does not include collision to cover your own car) should be about 80 times more expensive than gun insurance.
If you go by total accidents, it auto insurance she be about 640 times more expensive. If we average those, a reasonble mutiple would be about 360.
So, if a fair premium for gun insurance is $200 per year, auto liability premiums shold be about $72,000 per year. Even using the most conservative estimate (based upon fatalities), it should cost $16,000 per year.
A fair price for gun insurance would be more on the order of $5 or $10 dollars per year.
This doesn't even take into account the fact that auto accidents typically cause far more property damage than gun accidents.
This is becoming a bunch of idiots standing up and proclaiming that they have a new idea. "Listen to my idea!"..."No listen to my idea" ... "oh I have an idea". They are just going back and forth seeing who can come up with a 'fix' and be crowned a genius for 'saving the children'.
The only 'fix' is to make sure that whenever some lunatic starts shooting, there should be an armed citizen there to take him out. Otherwise the lunatic just keeps on shooting until he runs out of unarmed victims.
Or you could use democrat logic and just devise a new tax. That should fix it. (rolleyes)
Agree -- homeowner's insurance usually covers firearms accidents, and my insurance company doesn't even think the risk is high enough to ask me about any guns. They do put a ceiling on theft claims of firearms. But they don't seem to think it's much of a liability risk.
No guns? No need for insurance. What guns?
Can't. Hurts "the poor."
So they're saying we have to PAY CASH to keep our second amendment rights? Without giving someone a certain amount of money, we lose that right?
Believe it or not, Im seeing more so-called Liberals talk of Free-speech being limited.
We are in truly scary times
I realize this may be a dumb question, and Im fully prepared to receive a rhetorical boot to the head (adjusts helmet).
But with regard to all this new gun legislation, wont it all be stopped in the House of Representatives?
I mean given the rock ribbed adherence to Liberty by the likes of John McCain (pausing for laughter) we really shouldnt have to worry about the Senate as well but
Bottom line, how much danger are we in?
IMHO, we are in the fight of our lives. They are out to remove the 2nd Amendment and any and all Guns and ammo. They will fight, TAX, and pass (laws)that will enslave us.
We the people must fight to protect our GOD given rights.
Partially correct. Peaceably traveling from place to place using contemporary conveyances is also a right. Wars have been fought over this.
"Lets tax homosexuals...they COST more than most in the medical system"
Nope, can't do it, fudgepacking is a "pre-existing condition."
That's all fine and good, unless and until you attract the attention of Law Enforcement for ANY reason. As soon as that happens, all bets are off.
Requiring Gun Insurance is nothing more than Gun Registration in sheeps clothing.
"But with regard to all this new gun legislation, wont it all be stopped in the House of Representatives?
I mean given the rock ribbed adherence to Liberty by the likes of John McCain (pausing for laughter) we really shouldnt have to worry about the Senate as well but
Bottom line, how much danger are we in?"
Hold onto your hat, my FRiend. We're in for a rough ride .
Let me guess. The (ill)liberal logic (or lack thereof) is that forceing law abiding gun owners to purchase liability insurance will reduce the number of incidents where a child or othe person is ACCIDENTLY killed or injured by a firearm. So, what are the actual statistics on children or other persons who are killed by accidental gunfire? Are these incidents predominantly occuring in homes where there is a legal firearm owner? Or, do these incidents occur primarily in homes where the firearm is not so legally owned?
I have no doubt of that, but do we have the stopgap of the House of Representatives?
We could be looking at Armageddon if the acolytes of Santa Preezy have their way in 2014 all bets would be off.
But do we at last have some breathing space until then?
BTW, thank you for using our GOD given rights. You dont know how that upsets the lefties - that in itself is something to behold.
I have made it a mission to only keep about a third or my items and ammo on site. The rest is scattered about, some at the bottom of the lake :)
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Saskatoon and Sherbrooke launch successful first weekend at volleyball nationals
OTTAWA – The Canadian volleyball age group national championships which will ultimately attract nearly 750 teams got underway this past weekend in Sherbrooke, Que., and in Saskatoon.
In Saskatoon at the Henk Ruys Center, 92 teams battled in the boys 14 and under and in two divisions in girls 14 and under at the Western Canadian Open.
In boys competition, the winners were the Fraser Valley Volleyball Club in Tier 1, Selkirk Royals in Tier 2 and B.C's Focus Aerial in Tier 3.
In the girls division 1, Winnipeg's Shock Volleyball Club won Tier 1, Shock 403 Tier 2 and Coquitlam Ducks Bryan Tier 3. In girls division 2, the winners were Winnipeg's WinMan Lighting in Tier 1, Selkirk Royals Black in Tier 2, Regina's Queen City Royals in Tier 3 and Edmonton's NAVC Green Pandas in Tier 4.
Meanwhile in Sherbrooke, the Canadian East Open in the 14 and under, 15 and under and 16 and under age groups attracted almost 150 teams at the Université de Sherbrooke.
The winners in 14U boys were: Niagara Rapids in Tier 1 and Durham Attack Black in Tier 2. In 16U boys, Mississauga's Pakmen 16U, Yellow Pakmen and Gatineau Griffons prevailed in Tier 1-2-3 respectively.
In 14U girls, Whitby's DRVC Volleyball took the Tier 1 crown, Ottawa's Maverick Gold Diggers Tier 2, Durham Attack Black Tier 3 and Sherbrooke's Envolley Tier 4.
The winners in 15U girls were: STVC Synergy from Scarborough in Tier 1, Ms Pakmen in Tier 2, Voyageurs in Tier 3, North York's Interclub in Tier 4 and Quebec's l'Impact du CDSL in Tier 5.
In 16U girls, Durham Attack Black won Tier 1, Interclub Black Tier 2, and l'Impact du CDSL Tier 3.
In 16U girls division 2, victors were Ontario's Northumberland Breakers in Tier 1 and Halifax's West Hants Wizards in Tier 2
Action continues next week with 228 teams marching into Abbotsford, B.C., for the 17 and under and 18 under Canadian Open at the TRADEX Centre May 13-15.
Finally from May 19-23, it's the 15 and under and 16 and under Canadian West Open with 272 teams invading the BMO Center and the Telus Convention Center.
For teams, schedules and results visit: http://www.volleyball.ca/content/indoor-2011-opens


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Week 10 high school football pictures
Natick High's Troy Flutie (10), Ray Morreale (40) and Alex Hilger (3) celebrate their 21-14 victory over Walpole at Natick High's Memorial Field on Friday. Next
Natick High's Ross Brayman is blocked by Walpole High's Dave Driscoll (63) as Connor Moriarty picks up extra yardage during fourth quarter action Friday. Next
Walpole's P.J. Hayes knocked down a pass intended for Natick's Alex Hilger in the second quarter of Friday's game. Next
Natick quarterback Troy Flutie threw a quick sidelines pass against Walpole Friday night. He finished with two touchdown passes and ran for another in the win. Next
Walpole's Connor Moriarty broke a tackle with Natick's Larion Johnson holding onto his foot. Next
Natick's Troy Flutie scrambled after receiving some pressure from Walpole's Rick Ordway. Next
Natick's Brian Dunlap hauled in a 25-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter with defensive pressure from Walpole's Colton Mitchell. Dunlap had two touchdown catches in the game. Next
Walpole 's Cam Hanley ran past a diving Michael Dunlap in the first half against Natick Friday. Next
Walpole's Connor Moriarty was gang tackled by Natick's Robby Beausoleil (56), Trenton Wright (13) and Gus Black in the fourth quarter. Next
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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall...The History of the Mirror
By Bill Rau
A beautiful antique mirror can be one of the grandest pieces in a home. However, few people know where the true value of a mirror once lay. Today, we find value in the frames of our mirrors, but just 170 years ago, it was the mirror glass itself that was most precious.
England's King Henry VIII and France's, Francis I were both avid collectors of mirrors. If there were anything fit for a king to collect it was the mirror. While we may take it for granted today, the mirror was once literally worth it's weight in gold and only the most affluent could even hope to own even a very small example. A medium-sized Venetian mirror was comparable in price to that of a naval ship or an aristocrat's country home! Some French nobles were even known to sell off their country estates just to purchase a single mirror.
Ancient Beginnings
While our ancient ancestors fashioned mirrors from polished stones as early as 4000 B.C., it wasn't until the First Century that the Romans introduced a very rudimentary mirror made of glass. The early Church viewed the mirror as a symbol of sin and vanity and it was forbidden for priests to own a mirror. Pope John XII declared "The Devil can conceal himself in a phial or a mirror." Devil, or no devil, glass mirrors all but disappeared during the early Middle Ages. By the 14th century, the invention of glass blowing techniques in Europe refueled the interest in mirror production.
New Techniques Bring Great Advances
Glass blowing revolutionized the production of mirrors and by the 16th century, it was the Venetians who would turn their attention to mirrors, inventing a method for making a flat glass mirror. Hand-blown mirrors were a very serious business and the Venetians fiercely guarded their techniques. Anyone Venetian craftsman who dared breech that secrecy faced imprisonment and even execution.
The most talented glassmakers were spirited to the small Venetian island of Murano where they were kept isolated from the rest of the world. Europe's monarchs, desperate to get in on the action, avidly engaged in spying and espionage in an attempt to uncover the these closely held secrets.
As if their isolation were not enough, these artisans were also prisoners of a very dangerous craft. Injuries, many fatal, were commonplace as workers handled molten glass and worked near extremely hot and volatile furnaces. Reflective backings were made of mercury, whose toxic fumes eventually sickened and killed many workers.
So why risk so many lives for the sake of vanity? The mirror's value was not just about vanity. Small mirrors were used throughout Europe to code and decode messages, a system devised by Leonardo DaVinci who wrote in mirror code. Even the scriptures were coded in mirror reflection. During the 30 years war, mirrors were used to create massive reflections that would blind the enemy on the opposing field. The periscope was also invented during this period, employing a system of angled mirrors that made spying much more discreet.
In 1687 three Murano glassmakers were bribed and brought secretly to France where they exposed the Venetian's mirror making secrets. The mirror making monopoly was then broken. The French went on to improve upon those techniques and soon invented a new method for casting glass in larger sheets.
This new technique, though difficult and dangerous, allowed for much larger sheets of flat glass, and ushered in a new age of decorating with mirrors. Just a few years after this discovery, work began on the famed Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versaille. This magnificent room featured 306 massive mirrors...a feat never seen before in the history of mankind! Because of these mirrors, this room became the most famous interior in the world.
A New Age for Mirrors
Cabinetmakers such as Thomas Chippendale and John Linnell imported French glass to satisfy the tastes of their wealthy English clientele. To be certain, mirrors continued to be incredibly costly, since their manufacture proved as dangerous and delicate as ever. Some relief came in 1835 when a German invented a new method of backing sheets of glass with real silver, forever replacing the toxic mercury.
As techniques varied, so did the craft of framing mirrors. Because the mirror was so incredibly expensive, it only made sense to craft frames befitting this precious glass. Even the most magnificent frame would cost only a fraction of the cost of the actual mirror, so patrons commissioned the most magnificent frames crafted of every material imaginable. The frame makers were typically highly skilled artisans who specialized in crafting frames of incredible complexity and beauty. It is ironic that today, it is the frame where most of the value of a fine mirror lies.
Like furniture makers, these frame craftsmen followed the fashionable trends of the day. Mirrors became focal pieces in fine interiors and there was no shortage of frame styles to meet the demand. And, because mirror glass was still so expensive, it was very common for artisans to rework and embellish existing frames to accommodate changing styles. Though a broken mirror was considered bad luck, it was often financially more prudent to rework a frame to accommodate a valuable cracked pane than to replace the mirror glass itself.
Frames can be found in any number of materials, but the gilded frame was often a favorite choice for many reasons. Like the mirror itself, gold was very costly and precious, and so seemed only fitting to be used as the material to embellish the frame of a very expensive mirror. And, like the mirror, gold was highly reflective, furthering the mirror's ability to reflect light in an interior.
Frames crafted of highly polished mahogany or those embellished with intricate inlays or Boulle work also found favor in the interiors of Europe's finest homes. Veneered frames and those boasting precious gems or glass mosaics were popular as well. Indeed, the frame maker's palette was only limited by his imagination, as well as his patron's pocketbook.
Choosing the Right Mirror
When selecting your mirror, ask if there have been any extensive restorations. Many frames, particularly those hailing from the late 18th and early 19th centuries in the neoclassical style boasted complex floral swags and garlands that over the years were easily damaged. Damage of this sort can be repaired, but be wary of examples where the repaired areas are larger than the original, intact areas. Also look for a consistency in the overall patina of the frame. Splotchy patches or extensive discoloration may indicate a poor restoration.
To be certain, an antique mirror glass should not be perfect. Silvering is often worn, and small chips may be present. While there are ways to resilver an original glass, remember that blemishes or "diamond dusting" in a mirror is highly desirable. Collectors consider these "beauty marks" a testament to the original glassmaker's art. If you are using your mirror on your dressing table to apply makeup or in a powder room, you may consider having it resilvered. Otherwise, enjoy the charm and rich patina of your antique mirror glass.
When choosing a mirror for any room in your interior, keep in mind that mirrors give space...they don't take up space. Small rooms are instantly larger when a mirror is placed in it. Pier mirrors were often placed between windows where the wall was dark to add instant light and air. So, don't assume that your small room will need a small mirror; just the opposite may be true. You will also want to consider how the mirror's frame will blend with your interior before making a selection.
In our modern age of mass production, it is easy to forget that the things we take for granted, such as the mirror, were once considered extremely precious. Even so, if you have a keen eye for beauty, you will readily recognize the allure of a fine antique mirror. It may be true that the value of the actual glass has taken a back seat to the frame of a mirror, but a true collector or connoisseur will certainly appreciate both of their histories.
Styled after the designs of the legendary Thomas Chippendale, this monumental 19th century mirror is a work of art. The intricate tripartite frame is crafted of giltwood, and is decorated with graceful elements such as flourishing foliage, acanthus leaf scrolls and flowers, cascades and icicles, and two Hou-hou birds, or Japanese phoenixes.
This pair of Georgian mirrors is an exceptional rarity. The giltwood frames remain in superb condition, exhibiting the very finest carving and overall craftsmanship. To find a matched pair of 18th century mirrors in such fine condition is really quite exceptional.
This outstanding and extremely rare William and Mary mirror by cabinetmaker Hugh Granger would have been a prized possession at the time it was created around 1695 and would certainly have been owned by a person of exceptional means. The glass would have been crafted using the methods perfected by the French in the late 17th century, and the patina is simply wonderful. The oysterwood frame is exemplary of the William and Mary period, boasting exquisite marquetry of fruitwood and sycamor. A mirror such as this would have been found placed between windows with a table or chest placed below.
The bold Neoclassical elements of the exquisitely carved gilt double frame are flawlessly matched by the intricate Venetian-inspired hand etching that adorns the mirrored panels surrounding the beveled center. Few mirrors from this period were created with such superior artistry as this particular example, and the magnificent size and beautiful condition of this mirror make it a highly unique and prized specimen of 19th-century French design.


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Applications accepted starting June 1
If you are applying for a cow elk permit, you will need to apply on-line at: wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks.
A list of available hunts, maps, boundary descriptions, and all of the information you need to apply may be found on: www.wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks starting May 24.
Applications for permits will be accepted, beginning June 1. Your application must be received through the website no later than 11 p.m. on June 21 to be included in the draw for permits.
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For big game hunters who put in for a general or limited entry or once in a lifetime hunt, they should be getting their notice of whether they have been successful any time.
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If you like to fish in Utah, you have an opportunity right now to share your thoughts about fishing regulations and fishing regulation changes you'd like to see in Utah in 2012. Please email Drew Cushing at: email@example.com or call him at: 801) 538-4774.
When it comes to fishing, Cushing says the DWR often hears only from organized groups. "In addition to hearing from the fishing groups," he says, "we want to hear from individual anglers. We hope those who don't belong to a fishing group will share their ideas with us too."
Cushing says even though 2012 is still months away, the agency's biologists need time before September to consider your ideas and to determine whether your ideas will work. "Please get your ideas to us no later than June 24," he says.
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Catch a fish, win big prizes.
Utah is one of 19 states that are holding a "Wanna' Go Fishing for Millions?" contest this year. The contest is sponsored by Cabelas with the help of the Division of Wildlife Resources, which has tagged a combined total of 53 fish at East Canyon Reservoir, Starvation Reservoir and Lake Powell. If you catch and turn in a tagged fish, you will be eligible for valuable prizes in cash and merchandise.
To qualify, you must pre-register on the Cabelas website under the heading, "Will you catch the million dollar fish?" Hurry up and enter. The contest only runs for a month from about June 14 until July 14.
As spring temperatures warm lakes and reservoirs, it will be a great time to catch largemouth bass
When the water temperatures in Utah hit 57 degrees and keep rising, largemouth bass feel the urge to spawn. The bass move onto shallow flats, looking for a good place to nest, and large females begin feeding heavily to prepare for the rigors of the spawn.
Now is the best time of the year to catch the biggest bass. You will not catch big numbers of fish, but the chance to catch a big bass is very possible.
Use large casting and flipping jigs that imitate crawfish, which are a favorite food of largemouth bass. Crawfish provide lots of protein, and protein is something the bass need for the rigors of the spawn.
Rocky areas in lakes and reservoirs catch the sun's rays and warm the water around them. The warming water attracts bass and crawfish. Target rocky areas with jigs, and try to cast your jig so it doesn't splash much when it hits the water.
If you're fishing from a boat, cast to the edge of the shore, and then drag your jig into the water. Crawling the jig slowly across the rocks-an action that mimics a newly emerged crawfish-is what you're trying to do.
As you crawl your jig towards you, let the jig fall off the rocks. Then watch your line closely. Hits will be light. Many times, just the tick of your line or your line moving slightly will be a sign to reel up the slack and set the hook.
Also, when you lift your rod to move your jig, you might feel some extra weight on the end of your line. If you do, set the hook.-you might have a bass on the end of your line.
Fishing with jigs requires sturdy gear. A baitcasting rod and reel is the best rod and reel to try this technique with. Baitcasting reels are like small winches. They give you the best control over large fish in rocky or weedy areas.
A baitcasting reel, spooled with 12-15-pound test line on a 6½-7-foot medium- to heavy-action rod, is a perfect rig to catch largemouth bass. This rig is capable of horsing a big fish out of snags or sharp rocks.
Another piece of invaluable equipment is a quality pair of polarized, ultra-violet-resistant sunglasses. The glasses will allow you to look into the shallows and pick out fish that are already on their nest.
Sight fishing requires stealth, proper boat position and quiet casts. If a fish is on a nest this time of the year, it will most likely be a large female getting ready to spawn.
Once you've located a nest, cast past the nest with a tube jig or a soft plastic lizard, and then slowly inch the lure toward the nest. Using this technique will provoke the female to attack what she perceives to be a threat. Casting past the nest is important. Any cast into the nest will scare the fish off the nest.
It's important to handle the bass you catch carefully. If you're not going to keep the fish, don't keep it out of the water any longer than needed.
If you catch a fish, get it to the boat as quickly as possible, have your camera ready, and limit the amount of time you have the fish out of the water.
After taking a photo, gently put the fish back in the water.
In Castle Country the best places to catch bass are Huntington North Reservoir, the pond at Green River State Park, Kens Lake near Moab or Lake Powell.
Gill nets pulled at Joes Valley and Huntington North
Reservoirs on May 24 and 26, respectively
Joes Valley Reservoir--On May 24, DWR fisheries biologists will sample the population of fish at Joes Valley Reservoir by a process called gill netting, where nets are set at locations where fish travel, and then are captured. The following morning, the nets are gathered and the fish, which are caught are categorized by species, and are weighed, and measured. The small sample of fish caught by the gill nets provides biologists with an estimate of the total population of each kind of fish in the reservoir. From that, they can judge how well the fish of each species is doing from one year to the next.
On Tuesday, May 24 at 8 a.m. DWR biologists will bring in the nets they set the night before. They will dock at the new boat ramp on the east side. The public is welcome to come and participate.
There are several exciting developments at Joes Valley Reservoir. DWR's stocking of tiger muskies last year has apparently been very successful, based on angler reports, who say they have been catching 27-31 inch tiger muskies. We will be looking forward to seeing evidence of this species and their size and numbers. We will also be comparing the number of chubs caught this year with the numbers caught in previous years. We will also want to see the weight gains and population increases of our predacious trout species, such as splake, tiger trout and cutthroat trout.
Please remember that tiger muskies are protected until they reach 40 inches in size. The tiger muskies at Joes Valley are not expected to reach that size until late this fall or next spring, so please release all tiger muskies that you catch.
Huntington North Reservoir-- At Huntington North Reservoir, biologists will pull nets on Thursday, May 26 at 8 a.m. At this reservoir, we are very interested in learning more about last year's introduction of the wipers (which are a cross between white bass and striped bass). We are hoping to find good survival and growth of this species, which will represent a new and exciting game fish for Huntington North. We also hope to see an increase in size and numbers of largemouth bass. Huntington North is the best warm water fishery in Castle Country, and we hope to make it more attractive to warm water fishermen, in search of bass, crappie, bluegill and wipers.
The public is invited to watch and participate in this project. Once again, meet at the boat ramp at Huntington North Reservoir on Thursday, May 26 at 8 a.m. Watch biologists as they pull nets and weigh and measure each species of fish and see the kinds and sizes of fish that you may catch here.
Free Fishing day to be held on Saturday, June 4
June 4 is Free Fishing Day in Utah. You won't need a fishing license to fish in the state that day. Fishing should be great at low and mid-elevation reservoirs. You don't need a license, but you still need to abide by all the other fishing regulations. Pick up a fishing guide for information on these regulations. You may also call a division office for information about specific waters. Guidebooks are available online at the Division's website or at a license agent or Division office.
The DWR and US Forest Service will sponsor a kids' fishing day
at the Gigliotti Pond on Saturday, June 11.
On Saturday, June 11th from 9 a.m. until noon, the Division of Wildlife Resources in partnership with the USFS will host a kids fishing day at the Gigliotti Pond in Helper. The DWR will loan out rods, reels and bait for kids who don't have their own tackle.
Kids under 12 don't need a license, There will be refreshments and prizes for kids under 14. A raffle will be held at noon.
The DWR will sponsor a bighorn sheep watch
At Sunnyside on Saturday, June 18
If you would like to see bighorn sheep, please keep Saturday, June 18 in mind. That's the day when the Division of Wildlife Resources will host a bighorn sheep watch at Sunnyside from 4 p.m. until dark.
The DWR will have binoculars, spotting scopes, brochures and biologists on-hand to help visitors find the sheep and get the most benefit from viewing them.
Each year, about 24 rams spend their summer at Sunnyside. Some are very large with massive horns. Sunnyside is one of very few places, where this many rams can be seen at very close range.
You don't need to pre-register. Just come and bring a camera and binoculars, if you have one. Please leave your dogs at home, and coach your children that they need to be quiet and not run around or yell or throw things at the sheep.


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IWPR/Rockefeller Survey of Economic Security
Media Resources
About the IWPR/Rockefeller Survey of Economic Security
The Great Recession dramatically altered the lives of many Americans, creating pronounced economic stress and uncertainty for both individuals and families. Even after the recession was officially declared over, unemployment levels remained persistently high, while housing values remained notably low.
These circumstances led the Institute for Women's Policy Research to develop the IWPR/Rockefeller Survey of Economic Security. The survey results have been published in two timely and critical reports. On the Edge: Economic Insecurity After the Great Recession shows that the impacts of the recession have been both broad and deep. Many Americans—women and single mothers in particular—have been forced to make difficult decisions such as not filling medical prescriptions, not visiting the doctor, or not taking their children to the doctor, 'doubling up' or sharing housing with others, withdrawing money from retirement accounts, or using food stamps or simply going hungry.
The second report in the series, Retirement on the Edge, shows Americans are under enormous financial stress and are worried about their retirement years. The survey findings also show resounding support for Social Security and Medicare across lines of gender, age, race/ethnicity, and party affiliation. Most Americans do not believe Social Security to be in crisis, very few support cuts to either Medicare or Social Security, and a majority support Social Security benefit increases—a perspective that appears to be out of line with the thinking of many policymakers and candidates for office.
The survey on which the report is based contains several innovative questions that provide new data on several topics: the extent and severity of unemployment in the same household, whether the high earner in the household became unemployed, doubling up for economic reasons, penalties at work for absences, and penalties at work for sharing pay information ("pay secrecy").
The survey was administered to 2,746 adults aged 18 and older between September and November 2010. The sample for the survey was stratified to yield approximately equal numbers of white, black, and Hispanic respondents with results weighted by American Community Survey data to reflect the non-institutional, adult population of the nation. The survey included a select number of questions from earlier surveys, such as the Rockefeller Foundation's February 2007 American Workers Survey and the National Academy of Social Insurance/Rockefeller Survey of 2009. These questions were worded the same or in similar ways in the current survey to allow for comparison between respondents' views in 2010 and in the previous studies
Media Resources
Media Advisory: IWPR to Release Report Series on Impact of Recession on Americans' Economic Security, Retirement Prospects, and Attitudes on Social Security & Medicare
Figure: Unemployed and Looking for Work for One Month or Longer in the Last Two Years by Age for Women and Men
Press Release: Survey: Women Faring Poorly in Recovery
Press Release: Survey: Post-Recession, Americans' Support for Social Security Continues Across Party Lines
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Latest Reports from IWPR
Women and Men Living on the Edge: Economic Insecurity After the Great Recession
The IWPR/Rockefeller Survey of Economic Security, like several other recent surveys, finds that the effects of the 2007–2009 recession, known as the Great Recession, are both broad and deep. The IWPR/Rockefeller survey shows that more than one and a half years after the recession came to an official end, and the recovery supposedly began, many women and men report that they are still suffering significant hardships. They are having difficulty paying for basics like food (26 million women and 15 million men), health care (46 million women and 34 million men), rent or mortgage (32 million women and 25 million men), transportation (37 million women and 28 million men), utility bills (41 million women and 27 million men), and they have difficulty saving for the future (65 million women and 53 million men). On almost every measure of insecurity and hardship the survey reveals the Great Recession has visited more hardship on women than it has on men.
C386, Report, 102 pages
Retirement on the Edge: Women, Men, and Economic Insecurity After the Great Recession
The IWPR/Rockefeller Survey addressed the extent of economic security almost a year and a half after the recession officially ended. Many of the survey's findings are detailed in the report, Women and Men Living On the Edge: Economic Insecurity After the Great Recession (Hayes and Hartmann 2011). This report analyzes a specific aspect of the IWPR/Rockefeller Survey's findings: issues related to retirement security following the recession. It finds that men and women after the Great Recession experience uncertainty about the adequacy of their financial resources for the proverbial "golden years," an uncertainty that may shape how they view the meaning of retirement and their own decisions about the future.
D500, Report, 68 pages
Talking Points on Retirement and Social Security
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Alright so..I searched up to see if there was a 3ds thread, and well, turns out there isn't. And if there is and I didn't see it, well, fuck that noise. This will be the new one!
So right off the bat, for those who don't know, even though it's not brand new news, the Nintendo 3DS was cut down on price by almost 80 dollars or so. It went down from 249.99 to 169.99. This is news from...late July/Early August, since the prices changed on August 12th.
Now, for those who got one before and feel robbed because you bought it for the original price, don't feel so robbed because as long as you connected to the 3DS e-shop before August 11th then you'll be admitted into the "Ambassador's Club" which will allow you to download 10 Gameboy games for free. And then later on, you'll be allowed to download 10 Gameboy Advanced games for free. The GB ones will be out for the public as well, but not for free, as for the GBA ones, they will only be available for those who are in the Ambassador's Club. See:
NES & Game Boy Advance games are coming to the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console for those who buy (or have bought) a console prior to the August 12th price drop.
If you own a 3DS prior to August 12th, you will need to access the eShop (if you haven't already), and after that, will be granted permission to download 20 free NES / GBA games.
Starting on September 1st, 10 NES games will be available to download *for free* to those who have previously qualified (as explained above). Some of the top titles will include:
- Super Mario Bros.
- Donkey Kong Jr.
- Balloon Fight
- Ice Climber
- The Legend of Zelda
10 Downloadable Game Boy Advance games will also be available to download by the end of 2011. The same rules from the free NES game downloads offer will apply. Some of the most notable GBA titles that will be available are:
- Yoshi's Island
- Mario Kart: Super Circuit
- Metroid Fusion
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong
- WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$
Source: NintendoBuzz
So ok, next up is:
New color for 3DS. Flame Red color. I personally waited on getting a 3DS because I've always done that. Because knowing Nintendo, they would end up releasing more colors and even "successors". Kind of like the DS had the DS lite and the DSi. I'll get back on this later in this post.
Next up is there's two rumors going around. FIRST ONE:
Nintendo might be making an accessory to the 3DS, a second circle pad. There's not much detail besides it being a second circle pad and...it being an accessory.
Second rumor being that there might be a redesign of the 3DS as early as 2012. Now, it's just a rumor, but the site 01net was very accurate when it came to the WiiU rumors, so they might be right again.01net has released a super exciting rumor pointing to the possibility of a second circle pad accessory becoming available to add to your 3DS. I don't usually like to report on rumors, but 01net was very accurate on a lot of early info they released on the Wii U, so the idea of a second pad on your 3DS may actually come true. Instead of Nintendo releasing a new 3DS model that has a second circle pad, the rumor is that the second circle pad (as pictured above) would be sold as an accessory for $10.
So there's a possibility that it might be true because of how the DS had the DS lite and the DSi. So..who knows right? Nintendo denied the rumors of a new 3DS design by saying that they were simply "rumors and speculation". But even them just being rumors, it's not hard to predict what Nintendo does. I myself will be getting the Flame Red 3DS. And also, because of how they reduced the price of the 3DS. So that Nitendo won't lose money, they're trying to boost their sells on the 3DS to get rid of the units and then release the new redesign. The 3DS didn't sell well, or at least not as well as everyone including Nintendo predicted.Nintendo is currently preparing a new 3DS for a 2012 release. This new version would radically tone down the whole '3D' angle, with a new design and even probably a different name. In that perspective, the radical price-slashing, touted as a measure to boost sales, would also be a way to liquidate current stocks to make way for the successor…
Sources: NintendoBuzz
I'll be including 3DS game releases in this section later on
You can find out about Nintendo news by subscribing to Ninbuzz on youtube:
3DS Price Drop, GBA Games coming to 3DS, Super Mario 3D Land & Mario Kart 7
(Rumor) 3DS Redesign in 2012?, Second Circle Pad, Kirby Returns To Dreamland
Nintendo 3DS vs PS Vita (Small debate between the two)
Some more news that you can read about the stuff above (It's in french, so if you have Google Chrome, you can just translate it)


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Alzheimer's Disease: Unraveling the Mystery
For More Information
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center
P.O. Box 8250
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8250
1-800-438-4380 (toll-free)
This service of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) offers information and publications on diagnosis, treatment, patient care, caregiver needs, long-term care, education and training, and research related to Alzheimer's disease. Staff members answer telephone, email, and written requests and make referrals to local and national resources. The ADEAR website offers free, online publications in English and Spanish; email alerts and online Connections newsletter registration; an AD clinical trials database; and more.
Alzheimer's Association
225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17
Chicago, IL 60601-7633
1-800-272-3900 (toll-free)
The Alzheimer's Association is a national, non-profit organization with a network of local chapters that provide education and support for people diagnosed with AD, their families, and caregivers. Chapters offer referrals to local resources and services and spon-sor support groups and educational programs. Online and print publications are also available. The Association also funds AD research.
Alzheimer's Foundation of America
322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10001
1-866-232-8484 (toll-free)
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America provides care and services to individuals confronting dementia and to their caregivers and families, through member organizations dedicated to improving quality of life. Services include a toll-free hotline, consumer publications and other educational materials, and conferences and workshops.
Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives
505 Fifth Avenue, 6th floor
New York, NY 10017
The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, a non-profit organization of more than 265 leading neuroscientists, helps advance public awareness about the progress and promise of brain research and disseminates information about the brain.
Caregiver Action Network
2000 M Street NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
The Caregiver Action Network helps educate and support people who care for loved ones with chronic illness, disability, or the frailties of old age. The organization offers an online library of information and educational materials, workshops, and other resources.
Eldercare Locator
1-800-677-1116 (toll-free)
Eldercare Locator is a nationwide, directory-assistance service helping older people and their caregivers locate local support and resources. It is funded by the U.S. Administration on Aging, whose website at www.aoa.gov also features AD information for families, caregivers, and health professionals.
Family Caregiver Alliance
785 Market Street, Suite 750
San Francisco, CA 94103
1-800-445-8106 (toll-free)
The Family Caregiver Alliance is a nonprofit organization that offers support services and information for people caring for adults with AD, stroke, traumatic brain injuries, and other cognitive disorders.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
1731 King Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
1-800-658-8898 (toll-free)
This nonprofit organization works to enhance the quality of life for people who are terminally ill. It provides information, resources, and referrals to local hospice services, and offers publications and online resources.
Well Spouse Association
63 West Main Street, Suite H
Freehold, NJ 07728
1-800-838-0879 (toll-free)
The nonprofit Well Spouse Association gives support to spouses and partners of people who are chronically ill and/or disabled. It offers support groups and a newsletter.
Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study
University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive M/C 0949
La Jolla, CA 92093-0949
The Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS) is a cooperative agreement between NIA and the University of California, San Diego, to advance research in the development of drugs to treat AD. The ADCS is a consortium of medical research centers and clinics working to develop clinical trials of medicines to treat behavioral symptoms of AD, improve cognition, slow the rate of decline caused by AD, delay the onset of AD, or prevent the disease altogether. The ADCS also develops new and more reliable ways to evaluate patients enrolled in clinical trials.
Alzheimer Research Forum
The Alzheimer Research Forum, an online community and resource center, offers professionals and the general public access to an annotated index of scientific papers, research news, moderated discussions on scientific topics, libraries of animal models and antibodies, and directories of clinical trials, conferences, jobs, and research-funding sources.
ClinicalTrials.gov is a registry of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world. Users can search for clinical trials and find information about each trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details.
The ADEAR Center offers fact sheets; easy-to-read materials; booklets about topics such as being diagnosed with early-stage AD, caregiving, home safety, and comfort and care at the end of life; and more. See the ADEAR Center listing under "Information and Support Resources" above for contact information.
Consumers and professionals interested in AD also may wish to refer to the following materials:
Ballard, E.L., & Poer, C.M. Lessons Learned: Shared Experiences in Coping. Durham, NC: The Duke Family Support Program, 1999.
Available for $8 from the Duke Family Support Program, 3600 DUMC, Durham, NC 27710; 1-800-672-4213; www.dukefamilysupport.org.
This book documents the experiences of people caring for loved ones with AD. Filled with short stories and advice, it is intended for caregivers who wish to take comfort and learn from the experiences of others. Caregivers discuss the caregiving process, such as getting a diagnosis, finding support services, making decisions about treatment and living arrangements, and coping with stress and caregiver burden.
Dash, P., & Villemarette-Pittman, N. Alzheimer's Disease. New York: American Academy of Neurology, 2005.
This concise volume provides an overview of recent findings regarding the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of AD. It is designed to help caregivers and family members gain a better understanding of AD and the available options for coping with and managing this illness. Sixteen chapters answer questions about topics such as the definition of AD and dementia, AD versus other causes of dementia, treatments for behavioral symptoms and other complications of AD, and practical issues for the patient and family. Illustrations, a glossary, and a list of resources are also included.
Doraiswamy, P.M., & Gwyther, L., with Adler, T. The Alzheimer's Action Plan. New York: St. Martin's Press, 2008.
This book, by a physician and social worker at Duke University, offers information about how to get an early and accurate AD diagnosis and why it matters, life after the diagnosis, state-of-the-art treatments, coping with behavioral and emotional changes through the early and middle stages of AD, accessing the latest clinical trials, and understanding the future of AD.
Kuhn, D., & Bennett, D.A. Alzheimer's Early Stages: First Steps for Family, Friends and Caregivers, 3rd ed. Alameda, CA: Hunter House Publishers, 2013.
With increased awareness of the symptoms of AD and improved diagnostic techniques, more people are learning that they or a family member have a memory disorder. This book, written by experts at Rush University Alzheimer's Disease Center in Chicago, helps readers understand and find ways to cope with the early stages of the disease. It also includes an extensive resource list of websites, organizations, and references to consumer and professional literature.
Mace, N.L., & Rabins, P.V. The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People With Alzheimer's Disease, Related Dementias, and Memory Loss in Later Life, 5th ed. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011.
This book offers guidance and comfort for families caring for loved ones with AD, other dementias, and memory loss in later life. The fourth edition includes chapters on topics such as getting medical help for the person with dementia, behavioral symptoms of dementia, nursing homes and other living arrangements, and research in dementia. New information discusses diagnostic evaluation, caregiver resources, legal and financial information, nursing homes and other communal living arrangements, and the latest updates on research, medications, and the biological causes and effects of dementia. Available in a large-print version.
Messer, M. Pressure Points: Alzheimer's and Anger. Durham, NC: Duke Family Support Program, 2000. Available for $10 from the Duke Family Support Program, 3600 DUMC, Durham, NC 27710; 1-800-0672-4213; www.dukefamilysupport.org.
In simple, easy-to-read language, this book addresses issues such as setting boundaries, managing anger positively, and risk factors for anger in AD care. It offers tangible action steps for responding appropriately, rather than abusively, when feeling angry. Participants in Alzheimer's support groups share helpful techniques and coping mechanisms, as well as enlightening anecdotes about caring for a loved one with AD. Caregivers, family members of AD patients, clergy, and health professionals all may benefit from this publication. Two companion booklets are also available from the ADEAR Center: "Hit Pause": Helping Dementia Families Deal with Anger (for health professionals; $3.00) and Wait a Minute! When Anger Gets Too Much (for families and caregivers; $2.00).
Perry, G., ed., Alzheimer's Disease: A Century of Scientific and Clinical Research. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, book edition, Fairfax, VA: IOS Press, Inc., 2006.
This volume brings together the important discoveries in the AD field since the disease's original description by Dr. Alois Alzheimer a century ago. It traces how the importance of AD as the major cause of late-life dementia came to light and narrates the evolution of the concepts related to AD throughout the years. Fifty papers are organized into sections on historical perspective, neuropathology, synaptic changes, amyloid, tau, disease mechanisms, genetics, and diagnosis and treatment.
Petersen, R., ed. Mayo Clinic Guide to Alzheimer's Disease: The Essential Resource for Treatment, Coping and Caregiving. Rochester, MN: Mayo Clinic Health Solutions, 2009.
This guide is designed to help nonprofessionals understand dementia and its effects on the mind, the differences between dementia and changes associated with normal aging, and how to improve memory and maintain good mental function. It includes information about changes that occur in normal aging; the process of diagnosing dementia; non-AD forms of dementia; how AD develops, and AD stages, diagnosis, and treatment. New information about mild cognitive impairment, ways to stay mentally sharp, and research trends, along with an action guide for caregivers, are also included.
Restak, R. The Secret Life of the Brain. Washington, DC: Joseph Henry Press, 2001.
This companion to the PBS documentary takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the developing brain, from infancy and childhood through adulthood and old age. The author examines brain disorders and mechanisms of brain repair and healing.
Shenk, D. The Forgetting. Alzheimer's: Portrait of an Epidemic. New York: Random House, Inc., 2003.
An eloquent and moving description of AD, The Forgetting is an exploration of, and meditation on, the nature of memory and perceptions of self. It is a readable, accessible description of the history of AD, research, and the human impact of the disease. Calling AD a "death by a thousand subtractions," the author describes the science of AD in clear and easy-to-understand terms.
Snowdon, D. Aging With Grace: What the Nun Study Teaches Us About Leading Longer, Healthier, and More Meaningful Lives. New York: Random House, Inc., 2002.
This book describes the participants and findings from the Nun Study, a long-term project examining aging and AD in a unique population of 678 Catholic sisters. The nuns gave Dr. Snowdon access to their medical and personal records and agreed to donate their brains upon death. The book discusses the relationship of early linguistic ability to risk of AD, the association of stroke and depression with AD, and the role of heredity and lifestyle in healthy aging.
Tanzi, R.E., & Sisodia, S.S. Alzheimer's Disease: Advances in Genetics, Molecular and Cellular Biology. New York: Springer Publishing Company, 2007.
This book examines every major aspect of AD—clinical, epidemiologic, structural, chemical, genetic, molecular, and therapeutic. This edition includes expanded coverage of related dementing disorders, including prion diseases, Pick's disease, frontotemporal disorders, an in-depth discussion of transgenic models, and the biochemistry of presenilins. It also discusses treatment of symptoms with therapeutic drugs and AD clinical trials. The broad coverage of AD in this book will be of special interest to clinicians, educators, investigators, and health administrators.
Uetz, D., & Lindsay, A. Into the Mist: When Someone You Love Has Alzheimer's.
Philadelphia: Xlibris Corporation, 2005.
This book combines information from researchers, experts, and families in a comprehensive guide for AD caregivers. It offers personal accounts of three families caring for a loved one from the earliest stages to the last stages, illustrating the commonalities and differences among AD patients and the ways their families handle the most difficult challenges. It also provides information to help families cope with the psychological aspects of AD, behavior problems, and communication difficulties. The book covers such topics as the stages of AD, Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance, geriatric care management, the diagnosis of AD, causes and prevention, and drug treatments.
Fecha de publicación: Septiembre 2008
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The Renewal Series is a set of educational brochures by prominent Orthodox Christian clergy, designed to renew the faith of active Orthodox Christians, reach out to inactive Orthodox Christians and to share the Truth of Orthodox Christianity with those inquiring about the faith. These brochures are formatted for reproduction in the parishes at little cost and are designed to fit in the parish brochure rack or in a standard envelope for mailing.
We encourage you to carry out at Brochure Ministry in your parish and community, using these inviting and informative brochures to educate current, inactive and prospective church members on important aspects of the Orthodox Christian faith.
- Baptism by Father Anthony Coniaris
- Apostles to America by Father Constantine Sitaras
- Holy Communion by Father Alkiviadis Calivas
- Pentecost by Father James Moulketis
- Repentance by Father Alexander Veronis
- The Great Fast by Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver
- The Resurrection by Father Stanley Harakas
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Many professionals are fleeing the REO industry, everyone from servicing shop executives, to specialty providers, to real estate agents.
Companies have had a difficult time building and maintaining business models around such an unpredictable market. The key word "unpredictable" does not describe today's REO inventory as much as it has in the past. "Unpredictable" now relates to mortgage companies and industry professionals asking themselves, "What am I gaining for my efforts?"
Fannie Mae, the holder of the largest volume of REO assets, put several REO vendors through a rigorous RFP process earlier this year.
The results were to be expected; they awarded the work to three vendors, all of which are minority- or woman-owned businesses. These groups added personnel and prepared their organizations to manage an influx of the country's REO business, only to learn that Fannie Mae decided to shift all of this work in-house and let their REO vendors go.
With this kind of unexpected event and the press surrounding it, what is the driving force to keep REO suppliers motivated?
Real estate agents continue to lose inventory in their pipelines, and at the same time inherit more tedious and stringent compliance guidelines.
Agents incur the costs of managing compliance as well as higher liability, only to see their margins shrink. More agents are choosing to exit the REO industry, leaving fewer resources for REO sellers to work with; thereby, creating a ripple effect throughout the industry. Executives from servicing shops try to avoid promotion to their company's REO operation, fearing they will be pigeonholed to downsize resources and establish relationships that may quickly end, unable to make improvements without jeopardizing their employment.
There is no doubt that these circumstances stem from the fatigue that accompanies the continuous scrutiny investors and servicers continue to receive from regulators. Regardless of default ratios throughout the country, there will always be a need at some level for REO professionals. Even in the best real estate markets and the best economy, we see REO inventory.
The question that lingers today is: What can be done and who can get involved to balance compliance while maintaining the interest of those who make REO liquidation possible?


text: CONTROL Fridays @ The Avalon. Whether you like it or not, you've got a crazy story to tell from a night spent there. We think about what music we may be into right now or not anymore, but you better believe if you live in Los Angeles or have been here for a weekend, chances are you have had a wild one at one of the longest standing electronic music weekly events across the globe. After the "blog-house" scene spilled DJs into clubs and venues nationwide, Los Angeles was a beacon for this growing underground buzz. It wasn't without difficulty for a young Ryan Jaso and Chris White to prove to the already storied venue, Avalon Hollywood, that their new weekly event CONTROL would gain any traction and or keep the crowds coming. "The red-headed step child" as the owners and managers of the club first called it, CONTROL had to live in the shadow of Avalon's bigger nights showcasing heavyweights such as Paul Oakenfold, Tiesto, and a still thriving live music calendar. But none of that could stand in the way of what was going to happen with a growing music scene. For 5 years now, the "little weekly party that could" has turned into the taste-making, career-launching, riot-starting, life-changing movement that has kept LA one of the premiere places to discover new talent and see the best of the best at the same damn time. Continue Reading


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Thirty perecent of expecting or parenting teens in Massachusetts , male and female, were homeless between June 2012 and this past July. That translates to about 2500 pregnant and parenting teenage girls according to a new report by The Massachusetts Alliance on Teen Pregnancy. The Alliance used data from service providers and the state. Elizabeth Peck, the Alliance's Public Policy Director, says many of the teens were abused at some point in their lives.
"We know from these data young families carry really heavy histories of abuse and neglect and family conflict. And shines a light on the importance of making sure we have the right kind of support in place for these young people."
Peck says the Alliance is recommending more state funding for teen-specific shelters — adding more beds to existing programs, and extending the eligibility for pregnant teens.
"A teen has to be about six months along in her pregnancy in order to be eligible for the teen living shelter program. and that's because the eligibility rules are tied to welfare eligibility rules."
Teen fathers are more often shut out of these shelters. Peck wants to change that. Holyoke and Springfield are among the cities in Massachusetts with the highest teen pregnancy rates.


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Radar-Based Collision Protection
10. October 2013
This animated video of a future machine shop envisions a non-contact scanning system ensuring collision avoidance within the machine. The idea is not that futuristic. Researchers today are working toward radar-based collision protection for machine tools. Here are some thoughts about what a development such as that might mean.
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My problem is similar to that of another writer. My garage has no drain and the floor is slanted towards the inside wall. In the winter snow from my car melts and the water pools and leaks under my door and wall leading into the hallway by my game room.The carpeting is mildewed and rotting form years of being soaked.How and what is the easiest way to keep this water from entering my house?Must I have the floor broken up and a new one installed?
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Mom's First Communion...I have to find out the date and add it.
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This is just beautiful. The photo of your Mom's First Communion is wonderful. How lucky you are to have such a treasure. I love the lace and the flower cluster that you used and that gorgeous background paper. Love it all.
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Chapter 14
At His Second Coming, the Lord will fight for Israel—His feet will stand upon the Mount of Olives—He will be King over all the earth—Plagues will destroy the wicked.
1 Behold, the
2 For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to
3 Then shall the Lord go forth, and
4 ¶And his
5 And ye shall flee to the valley of the mountains; for the valley of the mountains shall reach unto Azal: yea, ye shall flee, like as ye fled from before the
6 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the
7 But it shall be one day which shall be known to the Lord, not day, nor night: but it shall come to pass, that at evening time it shall be light.
8 And it shall be in that day, that
9 And the Lord shall be
10 All the land shall be turned as a
11 And men shall dwell in it, and there shall be no more utter destruction; but Jerusalem shall be safely inhabited.
12 ¶And this shall be the
13 And it shall come to pass in that day, that a great tumult from the Lord shall be among them; and they shall lay hold every one on the hand of his neighbour, and his hand shall rise up against the hand of his
14 And Judah also shall fight at Jerusalem; and the wealth of all the
16 ¶And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall even go up from year to year to
17 And it shall be, that whoso will not come up of all the families of the earth unto Jerusalem to worship the King, the Lord of hosts, even upon them shall be no rain.
18 And if the family of Egypt go not up, and come not, that have no rain; there shall be the plague, wherewith the Lord will smite the
19 This shall be the punishment of Egypt, and the punishment of all nations that come not up to keep the feast of tabernacles.
20 ¶In that day shall there be upon the bells of the horses,
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The American Fern Society is over 100 years
old. With over 900 members worldwide, it is one of the largest international
fern clubs in the world. It was established in 1893 with the objective
of fostering interest in ferns and fern allies. To this end it encourages
correspondence and the exchange of information and specimens between members
via its newsletter the Fiddlehead Forum. We have "Fern Forays" into
the woods every summer. These field trips provide a wonderful way to learn
more about wild ferns from experts and also afford an occasion to meet
other people with a similar passion for ferns. This web page is designed
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(September 22) Today we're celebrating . . . Fall / Autumn
Fall / Autumn / Autumnal Equinox
Its time for cooler days and colder nights. The trees and gardens will soon be ablaze in reds, yellows, oranges and every color in between.
Its time for apple picking and apple pie. For raking leaves and cool weather gear. For sweaters and hats and a nip in the air. For Halloween costume preparations and holiday baking plans.
Welcome Fall, my favorite time for the year!
And to our friends in the Southern Hemisphere – Happy Spring!
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The Easton Stealth 85S II Grip Hockey Stick is an advanced stick that has some of the same features as the RS like the upgraded blade with extra ribs, pro shaft dimensions, and the Elliptical Taper profile. The Elliptical Taper provides a low-kick point while the shaft is constructed out of Carbon and Kevlar® making it lightweight and durable.
The 85S features a pro inspired shaft dimension that most of the NHL players use, feeling slightly narrower with straight sidewalls and rounded corners. The shaft is wrapped with a Hybrid Kevlar®. The Kevlar® is blended with Carbon to provide a lightweight feel along with being very durable. The Elliptical Taper provides a low-kick point for quick and accurate releases.
The construction of the 85S blade uses a micro-bladder process that produces a more consistent blade for improved puck feel and shot response. The bladder sits higher to provide a bigger impact zone for more power. The lower core is split into 3 sections creating faster response time and reduces the blades fatigue. Multiple ribs run the length of the blade providing improved blade strength decreasing blade deflection increasing accuracy and power.
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Missouri Community Foundations Find Common Ground and Make a Stand
Collaboration, cooperation and coordination are good words, especially when all three can be used to describe an action. Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri (CFNWMO) and nine other Missouri community foundations are collaborating, cooperating and coordinating in the funding and creation of a Transfer of Wealth (TOW) study.
On March 5, 2013, USDA Rural Development Missouri State Director Janie Dunning hosted an event announcing the funding of a Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG) to complete the TOW study. The impetus for submitting the RBOG application came when Secretary Tom Vilsack attended the foundation's annual meeting in January 2012. Read more »


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The first baby born to Emery County parents at the Castle Valley hospital in Price arrived on Jan. 5 at 12:17 p.m. She was 6 pounds 9.5 ounces and 19.5 inches long. The baby has been named Kyiree Dawn Escalante. Her proud mom is Tabatha Escalante, 18 and her dad is Rene' Escalante, 18. The family is from Green River. Baby Kyiree is part of a large family including: grandmother Debra Lemon, uncle Aaron Higby, grandparents Charles Ray Higby, David Lemon, Alicia and Ernesto Escalante.
As part of the fun of being the New Year's baby for Emery County, little Kyiree will receive a number of prizes from local merchants including: $10 gift certificate to All Scrapped Up in Price, two packages of diapers from Stewarts Market in Castle Dale, one package of diapers from Smiths, $25 gift certificate to Bills Home Furnishings, one year subscription to the Emery County Progress. $25 gift certificate from Earls Home Furnishings, $20 gift certificate from Gordon's Floral, free baby album from Anns Hallmark, $25 gift certificate from Hard Hat Furniture, two gallons of paint from Magnuson Lumber. $50 savings certificate from Eastern Utah Community Credit Union, free car seat, free baby ad in the Progress.


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With Easter Sunday just hours away, it occurs to us that some of our guests and others who read this blog may be looking for a church on Sanibel Island to celebrate the event. Here's a list, including phone numbers and website addresses (where available) for reference.
Sanibel Community Church
(239) 472-2684
1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
St Isabel Catholic Church
(239) 472-2763
3559 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957
Saint Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church
(239) 245-9727
2304 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957


text: Posted August 13, 2007 Once someone buys into "victimhood," all attempts to improve one's abilities are lost. That's because instead of pursuing avenues to develop competencies and overtake frontrunners, the "victim" invests all available energy in proving to anyone who will listen why "oppression" has prevented them from being any better than they are. "I can't rise any further, 'they' won't let me." The victimization dance is horribly dysfunctional. When we're too willing to be convinced that an environmental allergy, ethnicity, life style, gender, physical appearance, too much or too little education, race, religion, or a myriad of other factors are being used to oppress us, we have given up on ourselves. When I managed national sales forces and organizational divisions (which many outraged readers claim I can't possibly have done) I was always willing to invest in development, opportunity, and even failure in a good cause. But I was never willing to invest in self-pity, whining or the ubiquitous "they" who were holding "us" back. In fact, that's a large reason as to why I left the corporate world: I grew weary of the whiners. HR's job is to help people advance, not commiserate with their current doldrums and bête noirs. What I call the "victimization polka" is a dance that enchants people with heady music, but is ultimately a continuing trip around the dance floor in unwavering circles which finally exhausts the dancer (but not the musicians). There are significant biases and institutionalized obstacles operating in the workplace that impede the progress of many competent people. We should boldly identify and attack those biases and obstacles, even at peril to our own careers. That's because we won't change them by debasing their importance through connection to dubious claims and junk science. Like any other body with limited resources and scarce time. HR must decide where to "get bloody" fighting the good fight. That occurs for me when I hear a manager state that Asians shouldn't be promoted to supervisory positions because they "cant confront others," or when inappropriate language creates a hostile work environment. But it's not about a clearly inferior candidate and poor performer claiming gender discrimination, or a prima donna concerned that someone is wearing a perfume that's is personally disagreeable. An old Italian saying observes, "They keep changing the record, but the music remains he same." Let's change the music and the dance. © Alan Weiss 2002 All rights reserved. Alan Weiss, Ph.D. is he president of Summit Consulting Group, Inc., a highly sought-after keynote speaker, and the author of 21 books. Visit his web site, http://summitconsulting.com, to contact him, access over 100 free articles, or to subscribe to his free newsletter "Balancing Act: Blending Life, Work, and Relationships." His latest book is Organizational Consulting, focused on internal consulting methodology, published by John Wiley & Sons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Ohh my goshys, thank you veryy muchy Hotaru!!! I love the button!!! *hugs even if you don't want it*
I guess I can help out the club a bit and make personal buttons, that is, if you want one.
Speaking of which, I need to make myself a new avatar, be right back. .
alright my family of the great noah clan is gathering.
later on a rpg might form
Can I join too, please? I really like D.Gray-Man
Join Angelz, join! Join the Black Order side though. Don't join angelic_error and his Akumas because they're all going to die by my hands! Muahahaa! Just joking, join whichever side you want.
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SUNY Canton Brings Literary Stars to Campus this Fall
SUNY Canton 34 Cornell Drive Canton, Plattsburgh, New York 13617
SUNY Canton Brings Literary Stars to Campus this Fall
Three talented authors from around the country will visit SUNY Canton for the Fall 2013 edition of the popular Living Writers Series.
All events will be held in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center's Kingston Theater and are free and open to the public.
The first guest will be poet Santee Frazier, who will speak at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25. His book "Dark Thirty" portrays Native Americans living on the fringes of contemporary America.
Melissa Febos, author of the memoir "Whip Smart," will appear at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Glamour Magazine, Salon, Dissent and others. She has also appeared on NPR's "Fresh Air," CNN's "Dr. Drew" and "Anderson Cooper Live."
Chris Fink will discuss his debut book, "Farmer's Almanac: A Work of Fiction," at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20. Fink has published more than twenty-five stories and essays in publications such as Other Voices, Alaska Quarterly Review and Hayden's Ferry Review.
The series was created by Assistant Professor of English Phil K. LaMarche to correspond with his Living Writers Course. Students enrolled in the class read the books by the authors scheduled to visit the College. All guest writers will be available for book signings at the events.
"By bringing professional, award-winning writers to our campus, it is my hope that the Living Writers Series exposes our students and community to a diverse chorus of voices who reinvigorate our relationship to literature while also encouraging us to increase the depth and complexity of our understanding of the world in which we live," said LaMarche.
This is the second year of the Living Writers Series. Previous guests have included New York Times bestselling author Mary Karr, New York Times sports columnist William Rhoden and acclaimed novelist Adam Levin.
A complete release will accompany each of the writers' visits. This is a preliminary schedule for planning and calendar-related information.
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The sporting rivalry between Australia and Britain extends beyond cricket and rugby.
In recent years Britain has become the dominant nation on two wheels, which must be quite unsettling for the Aussies, with their strong and proud cycling culture.
So it's perhaps unsurprising that the two teams have set up their own equivalent to the Ashes – a best-of-five 'battle' challenge.
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Cretia Idonna Burris
Funeral services for lifelong Cortez resident Cretia Idonna Burris will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 1 at Ertel Memorial Chapel with Pastor Rick Gregory officiating. Interment will follow at Cortez Cemetery.
Visitation has been set for Monday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ertel Chapel.
Cretia was born the daughter of Frank and Grace (Bell) Morelock on September 2, 1937 in Cortez. She passed away at her home on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at the age of 74.
Johnney Burris married Cretia on October 12, 1955 in Lovington, N.M., sharing 56 years of marriage. Cretia waitressed in several of the local restaurants from 1972 to 1978. She helped manage Johnneys service station on Highway 160. A collector at heart, Cretia most enjoyed her glassware collection. She also loved fishing and was a member of the Womens Auxiliary of the American Legion.
Surviving Cretia are her beloved husband, Johnney Burris of Cortez; two sons, Frank Burris and wife, Myra of Cortez and Johnney W. Burris and wife, Tiffany of Green River, Utah; her daughter, Donna Marie Weems and husband, Rick of Texas; 15 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren; and her very special friend, Jody Dobbs of Cortez. Also surviving Cretia are her siblings, Jack Morelock and wife, Jerry and Lola Deese both of Oklahoma, Jerry Ann Ward, Charlotte Holloway and Vera Lynn Rolston all of Texas; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Cretia was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Grace Morelock; and a brother, Ronnie Morelock.
Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Cretia Burris with Hospice of Montezuma, PO Box 740, Cortez, CO. 81321.
Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. For further information or to send condolences, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.