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|Pacific Northwest Sea Run Forum No such thing as rainbow trout, only landlocked steelhead
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|Todd Ripley
Hey, all,
I'd suggest going over to Piscatorial Pursuits and reading the various threads there on the subject...you'll get a much better feel for the wider perspectives of the steelheading community.
There is also a great discussion about Foregone Opportunity going on...Smalma has helped considerably in helping me get my point across by asking very tough questions.
Hop over and add your comments...
Fish on...
Actually Doublespey
If you reread what I wrote, I said natives and commercials. Not just natives. I used that as a reference since I grew up around them, quite literally as neighbors (not looking at a reservation). I saw how much they would catch in just one net, let alone dozens of nets on an entire run. Then, couple this with commercials and it's devastating. I'm not a podunk, redneck who touts "kill the indians". Actually am educated, with a science degree. Though, airframe and powerplant dynamics won't help steelhead much. LOL. I was using the Natives as a reference, I have virtually no ill will towards Native Americans. Grew up with them, played high school sports with them, partied with them, and grew up in general with them.
But as a species, human beings have been the final destruction of many species. I do believe, and this was from my college days and even recently on the discovery channel that thousands of species go extinct CONSTANTLY. Not just every 1,000 years, but on a constant. Some are caused by ALL man as a species. This isn't new just to the US. All of our ancestors have at one time or another been a part of raping the earth in one sense or another. Just what has been done recently is still part of an old rational. As a country, we are still young. Still in the learning curve, and paying for previous mistakes as a new country (dams, overharvest, etc). You can go through all parts of the world and find that. I was an exchange student in Germany, and what we've done here is nothing new to anything I saw throughout Europe. The town I lived near had a huge strip mine that was literally miles across. Pollution in the seas, runs of salmon that are being raped by trawlers. Etc. It's nothing new. Luckily, we do have a chance to turn things around. Though, sometimes some damages can't be reversed. I just hope that the WSR regulation helps and not hinders. Hope that it was all thought out before hand and any repercusions that may result. That it's a definite that there is no "forgone opportunity". Also, why would they only do a 2 year moratorium. Almost like it's planned to fail, since after 2 years you shouldn't see much of a change. Now, a 6 year you would see something. More of a waste at that point, since they would do this and after 2 years see no difference. It has helped for 2 years, but then what? Have they planned to do a complete study at the end of those two years? Takes more then just shutting down retention on the what, 5 or so remaining rivers that have retention of steelhead in WA state. And that was only on like small sections of those rivers in fact (usually below Hwy 101). Especially in the rivers in question affected by the WSR (which is mostly the Hoh, Quilyute system, etc). I do believe there isn't any other river outside the OlyPen that has wild steelhead retention. These are the rivers I've almost exclusively fished the last 25+ years with my Dad (he has over 50 years fishing them). Have watched the ups and downs. Would be nice to see the rivers come back. But would like a solid game plan. Is a step, but hoping it's a good one. Have not heard, or read enough info to say if it's a good thing or not. Like anything, I take anything political as a sales pitch (which regs are part of politics). Once I see the final product, then I'll say yea/nea. Until now, I'm up in the air on it. I've jumped to conclusions in the past. But have found, through history books especially, stuff like this is NOT a quick fix. And 2 years is far from enough time to make any headway, or find if it's a success.
I agree with Spark's points as well. I'd like to see C&R argued as our sportfishing future, providing us enhanced opportunities with minimum impact (relative). Economic and cultural benefits should have a real place in this argument. My worry with science based lobby is that we confuse and alienate many sportfishers who would and could join the fight. If the argument was framed as- we would like maximum sportfishing opportunity at minimum impact in all cases- and list benefits, would be much easier for most to relate. I don't mean to suggest that we all want maximum opportunity. But many of us do, within reason of course. No doubt there is fear and confusion among many about motives of WSC and WT regarding sportfishing opportunity. We're quick to say we side with the fish, but our power base may be with the sportfishers and evolving thinking as a political force benefiting all and increasing pressure on other "user groups" that impact these fish. I certainly see a possible future where we have given most if not all sportfishing opportunity and the runs continue into extinction due to other pressures. What a tragic outcome.
Not to get off topic but I just wanted to say for the record: this is the most enlighten and composed internet discussion re: WA steelhead mgmt I have ever read.
edit: i should post this on the new thread.
Many thanks for the hop off the fence. I appreciate your honesty and your views. I even agree with most of them
You second post I find quite thought provoking. I hope you won't object to me moving it to its own thread. I think it lays the foundation for a very good discussion.
Hey SH69,
This is NOT a flame, but I have to chime in on the whole foregone opportunity thing.
Let me say first that i'm not a Native American. And I'm not a big fan of the Boldt Decision either.
BUT to use this as a justification for not ending sports harvest of wild steelhead is silly. Everyone seems to think these Natives are the devil when it comes to wild steelhead harvest. Has there been even one race of wild steelhead that has been harvested to extinction where we can cite the Native's harvest as the primary reason?? There may be, but it's never been brought to my attention. Think you can say the same thing about our own race and it's management of fish and game in the United States???
We've already shown we're (US State Federal Local govt representatives) been untrustworthy - we've broken just about every fish/game related treaty we've ever made with the native americans. Maybe it's that we ~know~ how we've acted and assume they'll act the same way if given the opportunity?
I'm glad we've chosen to stop harvesting wild steelhead for 2 years!! Lets see how they treat it. They may go into shock - the greedy White Man actually giving up their "right" to harvest for the good of the resource. And some of the key tribes might just step up right along with us.
No, I'm not glorifying the Native American culture. And I'm perfectly aware that they have their share of poachers and jerks - that's one thing we share in common. :hehe: And there are serious concerns about this blanket ban - I think Smalma targeted several. And he may be right - remember the old adage "Be careful what you ask for, cause you just might get it?" I believe its benefits far outweigh its shortcomings, but only time will tell.
My .02,
I also believe, that this time around, (eventhough I was not involved with the science/white paper this year like I was two years ago) the WSC did not focus on the economic impact of wild steelhead fisheries nearly to the extent they did two years ago. This time around, the science/studies/arguments they provided to the Commission solely revolved around the declining numbers of healthy steelhead populations and the importance of all wild steelhead to all river systems.
With that said, I would like to say (and I think many members of the WSC would agree with me) that I believe fisheries that target wild steelhead populations that are not expected to meet escapement should be closed (eventhough the Wild Salmonid Policy allows for a C&R fishery over wild steelhead as long as the expected run size is atleast 80% of the escapement goal). Simple as that!!
Sinktip -
Fair enough questions - I will try to deal with them the best I can. You are correct in that I tend to be a fence sitter, especially when attempting to supply information and to get folks think a little bit. However at your request I'll jump off the fence.
First I in no way meant to cast any question on the abilities or dedication of the folks that prepared the information used in WSC's presentations. I know most of them and they are to a person are very talented. As a group they far outstrip what every limited knowledge I may think I have about the resource. My frustration was directed at that large segment of the steelheading public that feel based on their on the stream experience have all the answers. While you might be surprised I occasionally feel more like a punching bag rather than a biologist concern about the resource.
Second - you are right I did encourage WSC to work within the system towards your goals. I congratulation WSC and its supporters - you have played the game well and appropriately.
Do I feel that the recent commission decision was a good one?
The short answer is NO. The resource is no more sercure in my opinion it was last week. Not one depressed stock of steelhead has recieved any additional protection, the steelhead angling public has been further polarized, and a dangerous management precedent may have been set.
Some detail on my concern or issues with the decision -
1) I do not like blanket bans- While they can provide the best assurance for the resource (complete closures for example) they also often result in unnecesary reduction in fishing opportunities. An example- On this site there has been some discussion of the excellent bull trout fishing currently being enjoyed on the Skagit. The state wide general bull trout regulation is a prohibition of fishing for Dolly Varden/bull trout. State wide there are only a few locations where targeting bull trout is legal, certainly less than were the harvest of wild steelhead was allowed. Without exception to the general rule that outstanding fishery would be lost - I'll it to each of you to decide whether it fits you personal ethic to target bull trout or other species by mis-representing your target species.
A steelhead example - currently in the state of Washington the steelhead populations in the major of the state is ESA listed (all of the Columbia). Using the logic used by the commission in its recent ruling to have a blanket regulation to provide protection for the weakest one could easily argue that steelhead fishing should be closed entirely statewide. How can anyone who supports the blanket mandatory WSR statewide argue against such a position? In fact why aren't the supports lobbying for such a change?
Finally the supporting arguements for this change was based on conservation needs: 1) rebuilding depressed stocks (I have pointed out how this change only affects those that are limited by harvest and that the previous rules had all ready addressed that issue) and 2) Prevent the decline of the few "healthy: stocks from falling to the depressed status - a valid concern though as I pointed out early it may be unreasonable to expect populations to remain at historical highs no matter management scheme we humans choose. Many (though not WSC) have taken this argument and attempted to "morph" it into a change in management of maximum sustained recreation (MSR). I find such "bait and switch" tatics disingenuous. That does not mean that I don't find that CnR fishing opportunites a valid management option. In fact I believe that an elegant argument can be made that it is the best tool to provide substantial fishing opportunity with minimal impact on the wild resource. I have successfully made that case serveral times. However for reasons unknown to me that postion was not included in the justication for the need of a change.
This is getting far too long however when take with my previous postings on this topic I think what my major concerns are should be clear.
It would be unfair for me to jump from the fence and critize the decsision without offering an alternative so I shall do so in a new posting.
On the plus side as I have stated earlier - for at least the next two years this highly emotion issue has been taken off the table and perhaps we can collective focus on other issues that may actually make a difference to the resource.
Tight lines
S malma
Well Juro
You totally misread the point. And your example was good, but not a good comparison. It would be like saying we repaired an ingrown toenail first instead of removing a cancerous growth. Nets vs. Anglers is like comparing fully automatic machine guns vs. single action rifles. They both can do damage, but one is on a case by case basis, where the other can strafe a whole area at once. And when I say nets, I mean commercial and tribal. It's an overall effect with them all. I've personally seen FIRST HAND how fast a net can strip a run of steelhead and salmon. I've been there when the netters come in (since alot of them were friends growing up). I've seen more stripped in 1 net then what you could get out of a river full of fisherman on most rivers. Yes, there are fisheries where sports fisherman do their share, but alot of times these rivers they don't take commercial fisherman into consideration for what is being taken. Yes, the sportsman may take more out certain big rivers then tribal nets, but you add those commercial netters and they really tip the scales. And forgone opportunity isn't something I've just heard. I've heard it used for years, especially from some of the local tribes I grew up around (benefit of actually living on the Puyallup Indian Reservation). It's a possibility, and something we could see in the end. Unless you work for the Gov't, or actually are part of the commitee who decides this, you have no basis to judge.
For one, I don't have any problems with releasing wild steelhead. I have for well over 10 years now (can't remember when it was implemented). If it's the law, I'll abide by it. I'm just stating the point of view of the masses. I was trying to get the point across to most of you. Seems that most will claim they have "roots" in gear. But I have a feeling most may have dabbled, but not truly knew what they were doing. There are quite a few, if not more, gear guys who are as engulfed in using gear as their are fly guys who are engulfed in flyfishing. They take their sport with a passion and take as much pride out of gear they use as those of you who take pride in their flies you use. Neither person is better then the other. Neither is more of a sportsmen or conservationist as the other. Just that per capita, there are more fly fisherman per percentile who are fish conservationists then gear. But gear has been the standard for steelhead and salmon in the NW for quite a few years. So you'll have alot more guys using it. But not all are bad guys. Which, problem is that there are breakdown in the masses of "gear guys" as well. So having them decide is as tough as what is seen on here as "fly vs. gear". Funny thing is it is brought up by alot about "attendance" at meetings. Alot of us (myself included) used written statements and emails instead. Those do count as well as someone standing up at a meeting. I agree, just not enough people do their part (I'm on the mailing list for reg changes, and have been on that list for about 20 years now). So I review, write my feelings, and send to the state the moment I get my packet in the mail each year. I do my part. I do my part on conservation as well. Probably more then alot on here when it comes to stream cleanup rehab. I do it all on my own, and during the short "off season" during may and the slow time in june on the rivers I frequent. No rods, no tackle, just bags, my boat, and lots of garbage.
I for one think it's fine as LONG as all the bases are covered. Yes, forgone opportunity has been brought up. But what could be decided in court may go against WSR. I knew PLENTY of guys who thought the Boldt Decision would never have happened. Though, we all know where that lead. You just never know what could happen if it goes to high court. In todays world, you never know how a court could decide. I just hope that WSC had every I doted and every T crossed before they did anything. I just don't want to see any repercusions that could happen because of this decision.
Is that what it comes down to? It was my understanding that the data that was used was the department's own data. Maybe there was a difference in opinion on interpretation of the data. Should that be off limits too?
Since you felt the need to vent, please give me the same chance. My vent is against those in WDFW that seem to be taking the stance that "we are the professionals and we say we are doing a good job of manageing the resource so how dare you question us". Well first off, there are some of us that don't feel that overall the resource has been managed well. And secondly, I wasn't aware that the only biologists that were qualified worked for WDFW.
You seem to be alluding that only selective data was used yet you selectively use data to make your point. Is it not true that the OP has rivers that have not met escapement goals in recent years but still have a sport wild fish harvest?
I value your input and respect your ability to play devil's advocate. In the past your input has been taken to heart and acted on. You told the WSC to work within the system to achieve their aims. That is what they did. Now I see you venting against it.
You made it clear a few posts ago that you were writing as a private citizen. If so, then stop riding the fence and tell us what you really think.
Was the commissions decision a good one: yes or no?
Easy solution
No bait selective rules C&R, all wild fish, in all westside waters, unless "emergency opening" if run size is, what... 25% over? We need to figure out a way to make C&R more palatable to more people or we'll stay in this catch and kill vs. close the rivers cycle (which is maddening). Won't the sportfishing industry in WA get behind a C&R ethic for salmonids?
I think Curt is raising valid points. We should all be walking this path with eyes open to potential repercussions.
|I have to catch 2 steelhead to be an expert?
Thought folks might be tired of this topic however another thought:
From the Everett Herald this morning:
"As for the science behind it," he said, "commissioner Russ Cahill (in Olympia) told me it was pretty much a matter of whose biologists you believed. Our (state) people told him that even on a down cycle in the natural flux of things, we're easily meeting our wild steelhead spawning escapement goals on those (Peninsula) rivers. Biologists for the proponent groups, on the other hand, told him the runs are declining, period. With no clear consensus, he said he was forced to vote conservatively for the resource."
Certainly it is easy to understand why someone would accept the science of almost anyone over that of the agency professionals. It has been clear for some time that as some as an angler catches his second steelhead they are expert on all things related to steelhead and steelhead management. - sorry had to vent.
Back to the topic at hand - yes the escapement on the Quilleyute has declined that last 3 or 4 years (still over 10,000 or 167% of the MSY goal). However it should be noted it has declined from the recent historic high. Does any really expect that any anadromous salmonid can be maintian populations at historic highs that result from all the survival factors aligning precisely as needed. If that is the expected manangement strategy then we anglers are in for a rough ride and considerable time on the bank.
A couple of examples. the mid to late 1980s show historic wild winter steelhead escapements on the East side of Vancouver however in the 1990s the escapements fell to less than of 1/10 of those escapements. This was under wild steelhead release and in many case no hatchery fish. Clearly additional restrictions are needed - ie close the water until those high escapements return.
The wild coho escapement on the Snohomish systems has fall nearly 30% the last 2 years from that seen in 2001 (2001 escapement 260,000 with 2002 - 165,000 and 2003 - 180,000). This population has been the most robust in Puget Sound, in fact one of the largest on the US coast. Appears that all in-river coho fisheries should be wild coho release. It might be appropiate to consider complete closure of all marine areas as it is a mix stock fishery and why put unnecessary impacts on the wild resource. (Oh, if anyone is interested the MSY escapement goal is 70,000).
Similar with the recent floods it is unlikely that the Snohomish pink returns will not be up to the 2003 levels in 2005. The 2003 escapement was 1.3 million or 10 times the escapement goal of 120,000. Shouldn't fishing for all pinks be closed through all Washington waters until runs return to those in excess of 1,000,000. Should be noted that in prior to 2001 the highest escapement (going back to the 1950s) never exceed 250,000.
I feel that the management standard has been placed quite high, which is fine as we all are willing to apply it consistently and live with it.
Just something for additonal thought.
Tight lines
S malma
Foregone Opportunity
I won't make this long but I do want to say that FO is being used by a large number of people that are unhappy with the recent decision. It sure sounds good but doesn't hold much water.
I have seen reports that for some time the US attorney generals office has been of the opinion it does not apply. In 2002, I was present when the Washington AG's office presented an opinion to the WDFW commission saying it was not an issue and should not be used as a threat to WSR policy.
If you would like to know more on this, I would suggest checking out the WSC whitepaper from 2001. I believe it is still available on the WSC web-site.
Some of your points are valid. A dead wild steelhead is a dead wild steelhead period. If mortality is at 10% in wild fish release that means 1 in every 10 fish should die. A couple guys go to the OP and float the Hoh. Their intention is to C&R, they release 12 wild fish over a two day period of the float. That is a little over 1 fish statistically dead between them for the weekend fish.
Two other guys go over to the Hoh float the weekend. They catch 12 fish over the two days of fishing but they each keep a wild fish on the first day and they each keep a wild fish on the second day. They have kept 4 fish and released 8 fish over their weekend. With 10% mortality rate for release and the 100% mortality rate for the bonk that's almost, just a nose away from 5 dead fish for the same amount of effort as the guys who fished total wild release and statistically killed 1.2 fish. By the way there are many drift boats on the OP rivers on weekends what maybe 20,30 or more, guides and private. How many times have you herd or witnessed at the ramp we got 6 fish today. Often very often.
It will be up to the State of Washington to come up with a sound procedure to say when a river can not be fished even with wild release. If a river can afford 200 dead wild fish lets say as an example and when it reaches that 200 fish limit the state does shut it down. If there is a kill season on that river then the season would be over rather quickly. With wild fish release only and the same amount of pressure as if the river had a kill season the fishing season would be longer for all fishermen to reach that same 200 fish limit and many more fish would be hooked and the enjoyment of battling a wild fish would be shared far longer into the season by all fishermen. It is without question that those who want to kill intentionally wild fish are the selfish ones in this argument.
Hey if none of this makes sense or is totally ridiculous please punch holes in my argument will you.
With all due respect you took a lot of effort to try to explain the perspective of disapproval for what has been accomplished and it's appreciated, yet I can't help but feel it's like saying our right foot should have been fixed before the left when both feet were broken.
IMHO if those people can't accept that a positive move has been made on behalf of wild steelhead, that if going after nets would have been better, why don't they take the WSC's example and pour a similar amount of tireless energy and dedication to go after the nets instead of pissing on an accomplishment of historic proportions by someone else?
I for one would be all for it. But for folks on the sidelines to complain about the way the game is played after the goal is scored is what they call "Monday morning quarterbacking".
We would all like nothing better than for people to take action against the nets, in fact the letters we are writing to the BC government are attacking just that on behalf of the wild steelhead of the mighty Thompson, which THANK GOD is a C&R fishery.
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I live in San Diego. Getting to Comic Con, and arranging accomodations is all a non-issue for me.
This is the issue:
Comic Con has sold out beyond the fire-marshall's safety capacity now (in general, 2008 tickets will still be available for a while, I'm sure), and it looks like it is so popular it will continue to do so for the conventions in the near future.
It's so busy, that I'm very serious - you book your hotel reservations a YEAR in advance or you chance not getting a room (by 6 months out, it gets pretty hairy). And I'm talking that hotels out of town, 20-30 minutes drive into to the Con every day are booked up. It is the single, largest draw to San Diego (all at once) for any event, all year - based on our Chamber of Commerce business review reports.
That's all well and good for my hometown's economy, but what about myself who just wants to enjoy a lot of the panels? I got the latest edition of the Comic Con magazine that interviewed one of the fans who started a line for an event at Comic Con the night before!
Let me tell you, I got into Paramount's panel that had Leonard Nimoy and the new guy playing Spock, JJ. Abrams, and by satellite, Harrison Ford, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Shia LeBouf, Karen Allen, and so forth - all live for the Star Trek / Indiana Jones panel.
I did so by cutting the line and faking out a security guard. The shut the doors on a lot of people who spent their day at Comic Con waiting to get into that. I got this cool Indiana Jones poster book for attending. But I didn't know it was going to be that hard to be seated in an event with chairs for possibly several thousand, and I made the most of my opportunity having already gotten down there (to the Con) in the first place.
But I have no desire to hang out all night in line to see Michael Bay and a test shot from Transformers 2 or whatever they might do down there next summer. What about Star Trek, as it should have been mostly filmed by then?
Well, I'll see the whole movie when it comes out. At the Star Wars C3 event, I really loved going to see the movie previewed (before E3 came out) and a lot of it was shown - in film sequence even - put to music very close to John Williams' style. That was awesome! And the forum filled and over-flowed. But I had to wait in line for maybe only an hour or so to get into that and I could go to other events.
As it is, I barely have time to wander the dealer floors at these things and I never feel like I get to stare and gawk at Hasbro's showcases enough.
I just might not bother with the struggle for a while.
That being said, I way take a ride downtown for lunch or dinner each day, to meet as many SSGrs as I can. That's a great part of every con - seeing many of you!
I haven't decided yet, but I know that unless I cheat lines and take advantage of others who have waited patiently for events they arrived at from out of town, hoping to see, I'm not going to get the most out of Comic Con. I don't think I really want to play that way if I know now that I can avoid it.


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June has been a brutal month for Macau casino stocks, if not Macau casinos.
While gamblers have been hitting the tables this month–forcing analysts to lift their revenue forecasts for Macau–casino stocks are falling. Las Vegas Sands (LVS) has dropped 9% in June, Wynn Resorts (WYNN) has fallen 5.6%, MGM Resorts International (MGM) has dipped 8.8% and Melco Crown Entertainment (MPEL) is off 6%.
It certainly doesn't help that China's economy is looking weak, and that Taiwan reported its first case of bird flu.
Against that backdrop, RBC's John Kempf is out with a positive note on MGM today. For starters, MGM Macau, he notes, is benefiting from the rapid growth in the former Portuguese colony. Kempf writes:
We are expecting gross gaming revenue (GGR) in Macau to increase ~15% Y/ Y in Q2/13 and based on trends month-to-date, MGM's Q2 GGR will likely increase a similar amount. MGM continues to capture greater than its fair share of the market. Its Cotai development has received its full construction permit and management is confident with its mid-2016 expected opening date.
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Venezuela's inflation hit 19.9% this year–below its central bank's forecast–but the only news that will really matter is the state of President Hugo Chavez's health.
Over the weekend, Chavez suffered a setback in his recovery from recent cancer surgery, the New York Times (among others) reported. In a nationally televised address to the nation, Venezuela's Vice President Nicolas Maduro said:
After 19 days since the complex surgery, the state of President Chávez's health continues to be delicate, presenting complications that are being tended to, in a process not without risks.
What those complications are, no one is saying, although there is speculation.
The Venezuelan government has given few details about the nature of Mr. Chávez's operation in December—his fourth in less than two years—or his condition after the operation. Government officials have said Mr. Chávez had to undergo "corrective treatment" because of bleeding during the operation. The government has also said Mr. Chavez suffered a respiratory infection, which had also been controlled.
But U.S. oncologists say Mr. Chavez could face a number of post-operation complications, including blood clots and pneumonia. "My top guess is some sort of postoperative, hospital-acquired pneumonia," said Dr. Thierry Jahan, an oncologist at the University of California in San Francisco. "Someone who is very debilitated is always at greater risk for pneumonia, especially if they stay at a hospital for a long time, their bodies can be colonized by bacteria that live in the hospital and which can be more dangerous than the bacteria one picks up at home."
Predictions of Chavez's imminent demise have given a boost to Venezuelan financial markets. The IBC Index of the Caracas Stock Exchange has returned 342% this year, including reinvested dividends, while the Barclays Emerging Markets Venezuela bond index has gained 31% for a total return of 44.5%.


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No one was injured Thursday afternoon when a Pontotoc City School bus, carrying 38 students, was rear-ended by a box truck on Veterans Highway West, according to investigating Highway Patrol officer Philip Mitchell.
Mitchell said the school bus had stopped to let off students at a house when the small Green Serv company truck, of Oxford, ran into the back of the bus.
"The driver said he fell asleep," Mitchell said.
Mitchell said that ambulance personnel responded to the scene and checked out the students, but no one appeared to be injured.
The school bus, which was being driven by Pontotoc City School Maintenance Superintendent Wally Windham, was not damaged by the collision, Mitchell said.
"After all the kids were checked out, the school bus resumed its route," Mitchell said.
Mitchell said that school superintendent Karen Tutor was on scene, along with school resource officer Kevin Rodgers and personnel director Jay Hughes.
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When Hacksaw Jim Duggan answers his hotel room door, he looks like a wrecking ball that's plowed through one too many buildings. He still cuts an impressive figure, but there's more than a few scars in the shadow he casts. His right arm hangs limp and bends in at an odd angle. When he walks there's a tilt in his step that suggests the cartilage in his knees looks more like shrapnel after a lifetime of hammering blows from the top rope. Still, there's a smile on his face and an ease about his personality that seem to carry the legendary wrestler through the pain that must come this far into a pro-wrestling career.
"Have a seat, brother," he says.
James Duggan had his eye on a football career when he was young. He put in some time with the NFL and even played with the Toronto Argonauts for half a season in 1978. Before he ever threw down on the wrestling ring mat, he had two major knee surgeries and realized the NFL wasn't in his future. He had a chance encounter with Fritz von Erich, a wrestler and wrestling promoter, when he was still playing football. Von Erich suggested he might do well in that field of sport entertainment.
"So I moved back to Dallas, gave Fritz a call and started to learn the ropes," he says.
It's hard to imagine, but the 2x4 wielding giant with the battering ram personality had a tough time in front of the crowd when he started out. The wrestling ring was a touch different than the football field.
"All of a sudden I'm in short shorts, patent leather boots and the fans are right there. I was very, very self-conscious."
A piece of advice he gives young wrestlers today is to get comfortable in the ring first.
Duggan went through a few incarnations trying to find the character that suited him well and that the fans went for. Thirty years ago he came up with "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and he's been swinging a 2 X 4 ever since.
The lumber was actually more for protection than spectacle, but not from the other wrestlers.
"It was a very rough business back in the 1980s. Just getting back and forth through the crowd was dangerous. I was a bad guy in the early days and the crowds would spit on ya and punch ya and kick ya and stuff," Duggan remembers.
Fellow wrestler, Bruiser Brody, told him to forget the feather boas and sequined robes and to carry something to the ring he could use.
"So I'd come out and I'd be waving that 2 X 4 screaming and it would be like parting the Red Sea."
There was a time he used to carry his signature piece of wood in a felt case when he travelled. These days he's less picky and picks one up wherever he's performing.
But the gimmick of the 2 X 4 and Duggan's flare for taking on the character have been important factors in him remaining a name who people still want to come out to see. He comes from what most people refer to as the peak of pro wrestling and his name is held high with such other colourful characters as the Junkyard Dog, Jake the Snake Roberts and Coco B. Ware.
"I can usually protect myself pretty well out there and I know that I'm limited. And that's what I tell a lot of the young guys. Obviously it's not just a physical business because I have very few physical attributes that I had 20 years ago, but I can entertain a crowd. So it takes more than just taking bumps," he says.
The over-the-top characters are a thing of the past, Duggan says, but the local Legend City Wrestling (LCW) that brought Duggan in is actually looking to keep that aspect of it alive.
Dan Bjorkdahl with LCW says this tour especially is a throw back to the days of yore.
"Here in Newfoundland it's kind of gone back to how it was back in the 1980s, expecially with this tour now," Bjorkdahl says. "You have the guys like Mr. Fantastic and the Kongo Kong and (Kowboy) Mike Hughes."
Duggan says the theatricals make it more competitive than any sport.
"It's much more competitive than sports. It's a television show," he says.
And while a national hockey league or football league will have hundreds of players, the top wrestling league has about 120. When you get to the top level of wrestling, it's a cut-throat, back-stabbing business, Duggan says. He shakes his head at people who assume that all the wrestlers are friends.
"Oh yeah, we all compete for the same money. We're very good friends," he says laughing.
Of course, he was close with a lot of people who are no longer here. Wrestling is a gruelling business full of drug abuse and body-pounding action. Many of Duggan's friends and co-workers have gone before him.
"I'm kind of like a race car driver. I don't go to the funerals," he says.
It's just his way of handling it, he adds. In addition to those emotional wounds, Duggan has his share of physical ones, too.
"I'm pretty tore up physically. I got a knee replacement coming. I tore a rotator cuff a month ago. I got a torn pec, a torn bicep."
He was scheduled for surgery to repair the rotator cuff last month, but put it off until December so he could make this tour and do one other. He also lost a kidney to cancer years ago. He says he made it through the heyday of wrestling and partying because he had a strong family support system. Besides his parents and sisters being there for him, he's been married for 30 years and has two daughters. He's never been to rehab, never been divorced and never been arrested.
And he can still bring in the fans, too, which is why Bjorkdahl brings him and other hall-of-fame wrestlers like him up for the LCW circuit.
"When you bring in someone that we grew up watching when wrestling was what we call at its peak, those are some of the memories we try to rehash," Bjorkdahl says.
There's plenty of new talent too, he adds, and bringing in the big names gives the young guys a chance to show that to a bigger crowd. LCW has made some good growth in the last few years.
"Outside of the WWE and the TNA we're the only professional wrestling promotion in North America with a nationwide TV deal," Bjorkdahl says.
And that can be appealing for a guy like Duggan who likes to keep an eye on the new talent.
"I'm always looking for the kid that might have a chance in the big leagues," he says.
But make no mistake, Hacksaw still lives for the ring, too. Economics are part of the reason he still wrestles. There's no pension plan for pro-wrestlers and the health insurance providers won't look at you when you tell them what you do, he says. Years ago, if you didn't wrestle you didn't get paid. He once went 54 days straight without a day off. Still, he feels it's a business that's been very good to him. He has a new book out that tells the story of a wrestler happy with his life, he says, rather than the familiar tale of tragedy.
"No matter how tired or how beat up you are, you'll be in the back in the dressing room. You're sitting there and you're lacing up the boots. All of a sudden you hear the people chiming in and they're all 'HAOOOOOOOOOOOOO', you know. You come out of the curtain and it's all lights and people and you forget about everything. You got a 2 X 4. You stomp down to the ring. It's just a shot of adrenaline. I love it. I never get tired of it."
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By Adam Armour/The Itawamba County Times
They aren't flying, but the employees of Mantachie-based Northeast Mississippi Natural Gas just might be driving the vehicles of the future.
Manager Mike Horton twisted off the small nozzle that connected a natural gas tank to a spigot attached to the back of his truck. He popped the hood and then cranked the engine.
"Watch this," he said. "And listen."
After a moment, there was an almost imperceptible click among the otherwise unremarkable din of idle running. Horton pointed to the motor.
That click, he said, represents something far ordinary. It's the future, he said.
"Now, this truck's running nothing but natural gas," he said. "Can you hear a difference? See a difference? No? Because there is no difference."
The small fleet of trucks at Northeast Mississippi Natural Gas in Mantachie is the first in the area to run on compressed natural gas, or CNG. Eight months ago, the trucks were converted to run almost solely on natural gas, a move that Horton said saves his office thousands of dollars in fuel costs each month.
After being converted, the vehicles run on a combination of gasoline and natural gas — gas to get the engine going; natural gas after it starts. Compressed natural gas uses a conversion called GGE, or gas gallons equivalent, to equate with the mileage per gallon ratio of traditional petroleum burning vehicles.
Currently, natural gas costs between $1.50 and $2 "per gallon." Because natural gas is relatively inexpensive compared to petroleum — this is especially true for natural gas companies — it cost far less to run vehicles burning CNG. For example, in September, Northeast Mississippi Natural Gas saved more than $1,206 in fuel cost. In November, that number jumped to $1,644. December's savings totaled more than $2,098.
Horton believes natural gas will be the next big fuel source, outpacing both electricity and ethanol. Any kind of motor vehicle can be converted — cars, large trucks, forklifts, school busses, street sweepers, etc. For a few thousand dollars, any consumer vehicle can be converted to run natural gas; many vehicles are being sold that way already.
"Everything that can run on gasoline can be burning natural gas," he said.
It's cleaner, too. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, burning natural gas produces far fewer emissions than standard petroleum gasoline.
"When you convert one garbage truck to [natural gas], it's like pulling 320 cars off the road, as far as emissions go," he said. "You think about that.
"You can't even commit suicide by running it in your garage," he added with a blunt laugh. "It's that clean."
For all its advantages, however, the switch to natural gas isn't necessarily wholly beneficial. Looking at the long term, natural gas is still a fossil fuel with a limited supply. According to the U.S. Energy Administration, the U.S. has enough natural gas to last approximately 92 years at current consumption rates.
Additionally, while it's not a problem for a fleet of company or government vehicles with easy access to a source of natural gas, regular drivers might be a little more reluctant to take the plunge. As a legitimate replacement for gasoline, CNG is still in its toddler years and stations where drivers can fill up on natural gas are still limited, especially in this area. In fact, the gas office in Mantachie is one of two in Mississippi.
Drive further out into America's heartland, however, and fueling stations become much more frequent … potential signs that CNG is indeed the future of fueling.
Horton said it's only a matter of time before fueling stations begin to offer both types of fuel side-by-side. It may take years, but Horton believes it's on the way.
"It's coming," Horton said of the gradual switch to natural gas. "In the U.S., we have more natural gas than Saudi Arabia has oil. We don't have to import it or refine it; when you get it out of the well, you put it in your truck and go."
He said he'd like to see more local municipalities start converting their vehicle fleets over to natural gas, adding that he believes the savings in fuel will far outweigh the initial cost of converting the vehicles.


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When Audrey uttered (and sang) the words "Feed Me!" in the film Little Shop of Horrors it made people laugh and smile, but carnivorous plants are no laughing matter...at least to insects.
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- In what kind of habitats are carnivorous plants found?
- How have serpentine soils contributed to plant species diversity in New Zealand?
- What is the most common way cpDNA (chloroplastic DNA) is inherited between generations? Why is this useful in speciation studies?
- How does the feeding technique of carnivorous plants compare to carnivorous sponges?
- What conditions are believed to have led to carnivory in plants?
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I'm as quick as anyone here to poo-poo Hasbro for their bonehead lack of responsiveness to our MM / AF wants.
In other aspects of my life, or the lives of my immediate family, when faced with a situation where certain outcomes are governed by forces largely out of my control, I try to focus on the things I can effect.
In the MM / AF arena, what we can effect is our own enthusiasm for those items that are already out. It's obvious that the aftermarket auction prices are momentarily over-inflated due to the buzz from the latest movie, but experience tells us that the prices will drop again after a while. As for any new product that may, or may not be released - if it does, GREAT!, if it doesn't, that will SUCK!, but should we allow that to kill or even diminish our interest in what's already out there or on our shelves? - IMHO - NO!!! It's like so many other things in life - Hasbro only has the power to take away your happiness about MM / AF if YOU give them that power.
To HELL with Hasbro. If they do release any new items (even repaints), I'll buy two of everything. But it will take something truly amazing on their part to ever win any respect or loyalty from me. I'm not holding my breath for that, and I'll be damned if I'll give them the power over me to let them take away my enjoyment of what I already have, and what's still out there for the having.
Other than our customizers like Sakay & BC3, who exemplify the spirit I've been talking about as far as making their situation instead of just being dragged along by the current created by other forces, maybe everyone else who posts here already has everything they want from the existing produxt line, and has nothing new or interesting to say about what they have or hope to get?
When I got most of what was available, boxed, I eventually got the jones to try for openers of everything, too. Unfortunately, I got hot to do this fairly recently, when auction prices are high. But the enjoyment and thrill of seeing the opened ships has been wonderful. Heck, I never knew from looking at my boxed version, that the stand for the Rancor was brown. I'd have never been so interested to open a TF Droid Fighter without reading JG's post about how ingeniously the rotating walking wings/legs mechanism was designed. I just learned from GSJ and r2dee2 this week about the Alpha Snowspeeder variations!
So, what's it gonna be, folks?
Are you gonna be in charge of your own happiness, or do you forfeit all control of your happiness & enjoyment of these great toys/collectibles to Hasbro?
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Description Adult male has mostly gray upperparts with dark cap, and paler gray underparts, but with a bright rose-pink throat patch. Female has similar black cap, but upperparts are warm brown and underparts are yellow-buff, without the throat patch.
Dimensions Length: 6 1/2" (17 cm)
Range Texas, Southwest
Discussion Widespread Central American species, with toehold in North America; present May-Sep in riverside woodland in southern Arizona and southern Texas.


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It's Lily Ledy-palooza over at Brian's Toys! Over 50 different Vintage Star Wars Loose AFA action figures produced by Lily Ledy have been added to the site. Highlights include a Boba Fett Removable Rocket, Bib Fortuna Red Cape, and Jawa (removable hood) figures.
Also added are sealed cases of Black Series 3.75" Wave 1 (in stock) and Wave 2 (pre-order). A great way to get more value on collecting the Black Series. A Sideshow Collectibles Life-Size Grievous Bust and Rubies Life-Size Yoda Statue have also been added.


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Instead, the robots creeping into everyday life in industrial manufacturing, agriculture, and health care don't look anything like Rosie or C-3P0. But that hasn't stopped their human operators from giving them cute pet names — and genders.
We will see robots taking over in areas where labor is getting scarce or expensive — which will help corporate downsizers, at least until robots get smart enough to unionize. Our current job shortage aside, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics says that, beginning this year, the first of 78 million boomers will start retiring — and we're not popping out babies fast enough to replace them. By 2025, a little more than 20 percent of the population will be over 65, and five percent will be over 86.
At the same time, using the same technological advances found in cell phones and laptops, robot creators can make their bots cheaper, faster, and smarter than ever before, a trend that will only accelerate.
A lot of this innovation is happening here. In his Fort Point loft, inventor Rodney Brooks is building a robot that he says could change the face of manufacturing in the same way the PC revolutionized computing. Over in Billerica, Charles Grinnell wants to replace farm labor with robot power. And then there are the robots that become a part of us — like MIT professor Hugh Herr's roboticized prosthetic feet. He not only invented them — he walks with them.
Keep an eye on these guys. They're making the robots you'll depend on — or be ruled by — tomorrow.
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These days, there's more than just peppermint candy canes out there: from savory to sweet to incredibly unappealing, there are several flavors that you might want to avoid. Nevertheless, the candy cane is one of the most seasonal treats you can eat, so rather than let this gallery deter you from eating any candy cane whatsoever, just try to only eat one or two particularly wonderful ones. More


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Constitution Day events set for Sept. 20 and 22
Posted September 15, 2005; 10:44 p.m.
A panel discussion involving constitutional scholars from Princeton and a lecture on the Supreme Court will be held Tuesday, Sept. 20, and Thursday, Sept. 22, in recognition of Constitution Day.
A discussion on "An Old Constitution in a Changing World" is set for
4:30 p.m. Sept. 20 in 101 McCormick Hall. Panelists are Christopher
Chyba, professor of astrophysics and international affairs; Robert
George, the McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and director of the
James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions; Stephen
Macedo, the Laurance S. Rockefeller Professor of Politics and director
of the University Center for Human Values; and Kim Scheppele, the
Laurance S. Rockefeller Professor of Public Affairs and the University
Center for Human Values and director of the Program in Law and Public
Provost Christopher Eisgruber will moderate the discussion, which is sponsored by the Office of the Dean of the College.
At 4:30 p.m. Sept. 22 in 104 Computer Science Building, University of Mississippi legal scholar Jack Wade Nowlin will deliver a lecture titled "Constitutional Constraints on Constitutional Interpretation: How the Supreme Court Violates the Constitution As Well As Vindicates It." Nowlin will explore long-standing debates between proponents of judicial restraint and judicial activism over questions of constitutional interpretation.
His lecture, the first in this year's series of Alpheus Mason Lectures in Constitutional Law and Political Thought, is sponsored by the Madison Program and the Pace Center.
According to a 2004 federal law, educational institutions that
receive federal funds are required to hold programs about the U.S.
Constitution on the anniversary of the document's signing, Sept. 17, or
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Firelands Regional Medical Center's Auxiliary has a long and rich tradition of support and commitment to the hospital and its patients with a focus on fundraising initiatives. The money raised by the Auxiliary is donated to Firelands Regional Medical Center for the purchase of equipment, educational support, hospital services and other items deemed necessary for the hospital to improve patient care.
Through its fundraising activities and management of the three hospital gift shops, the Auxiliary has raised and donated over $1million to the hospital in the past 10 years.
Some examples of purchases include:
The Auxiliary membership is composed of dedicated women and men promoting community awareness and interest in the hospital. Membership in the Firelands Auxiliary is fun and open to all adults. Members are from all walks of life and each member determines how active they wish to be and in what activities they wish to participate. They have the opportunity to attend monthly meetings, events and lectures or take part in the Auxiliary fundraising programs and events. Auxiliary members can volunteer in the gift shop or other areas of the hospital if desired.
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I have a question regarding ribbons: If a handler or owner is not present for the ribbon ceremony(such as it is) for whatever reason and no one steps up to get it. Do you mail it to the handler?
Who pays for postage?
Just curious as to how clubs handle this.
That reminds me: Hey Bill-- I have Gracies ribbon under my seat in my truck!!! will get that to you ASAP!!!
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Project: Assessment of Punching Shear Vulnerability of Slab-Column Connections with Shear Stud Reinforcement►
About the Group
Structural systems that consist of slabs directly supported by columns or flat plate frame systems are widely used in concrete construction because of their architectural appearance, functionality, and economy. In regions of high seismic hazard, they have been used in structures of up to 60 stories, in combination with structural walls or moment resisting frames. Because of their potential for punching shear failures during earthquakes, shear reinforcement is often provided in the form of headed shear studs. Results from a test conducted as part of a prior NEESR project (NSF award 0421180), however, have raised serious concerns about the effectiveness of this reinforcement for punching shear resistance. Given the large number of flat-plate structures with headed reinforcement built in the last decade, these test results could be an indication of a latent major problem that could surface in the next large earthquake on the west coast. If this is indeed as serious of a problem as the prior NEESR test results seem to indicate, the earthquake engineering community should act with diligence and prevent a situation similar to that observed with welded steel connections during the 1994 Northridge, CA earthquake.
This project involves a group of researchers from three U.S. universities and the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). The main research objective is to estimate the vulnerability of existing slab-column connections by evaluating the efficiency of typical headed reinforcement designs used in practice. Large-scale slab-column subassemblies will be tested under combined gravity load and biaxial lateral displacements at the University of Minnesota NEES-MAST Laboratory. These tests will allow the evaluation of the vulnerability of slab-column connections with headed stud reinforcement during strong ground motions. Shake table tests of a flat-plate structure will also be conducted at UNAM for evaluation of the response of connections with headed reinforcement under dynamic excitation.
This research will generate needed information that will allow practicing engineers and building officials to identify vulnerable flat-plate construction with headed reinforcement. This is one of a very few instances in which experimental research has prompted major concerns about the safety of modern structures before those concerns are confirmed by a major earthquake. Thus, the knowledge developed in this project could have a major impact in terms of protecting lives and reducing financial losses associated with potential failure or collapse of flat-plate structures during an earthquake.


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Among the musical activities in the Terezn (Theresienstadt) concentration camp, the presentations of Hans Krsas childrens opera Brundibr had, without any doubt, a very special standing. Not necessarily for the artistic standards - after all, the young singers were not seasoned artists - but rather for their singing, so spontaneous and radiant, that it became a must for the majority of the Terezin inhabitants to attend it. In popularity Brundibr surpassed even the most beloved Czech opera, Smetanas The Bartered Bride.....
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I learned a lot over the course of the last year, planning and preparing for what was to be one on the most rewarding adventures of my life.
23 Scouts and 12 Adult leaders made up the party. We provided 14 merit badge opportunities ranging from Art to Woodcarving, we covered the spectrum.
I learned that assembling the right team will pay dividends in the end. I learned that there are people out there that still appreciate Scouting and what we do for the boys and are willing to donate time, money, and re sources. Lots of lessons learned, but most of all I learned that there is no such thing as BORED.
Out at camp there were no Playstations, there was no TV, no Radio, no IPODs, nothing….. Nothing but Fishing poles, Rope, a cool swimming hole, Friends, and most of all… a 4 inch block of wood and a pocket knife.
That little block of wood and pocket knife proved to be the most important activity all week. The boys sat for hours whittling away, talking about camp and stuff, or sitting there quietly enjoying the beautiful land we had the pleasure of calling camp. Yes I said quietly.
In this world were everything is fast paced and we all need to be entertained, these boys [and Adults I should add] found a simple piece of wood all the entertainment they needed.
There is no such thing as Bored, when you have Scouting. Every Scout has a knife and can find a piece of wood. Just sitting and enjoying what a wonderful land we live in is enough sometimes. Scouting offers this up to our Young men. They develop an appreciation for that simple touch of beauty or turning a stick into a bear.


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I saw the Star Wars Transformers TIE Bomber / TIE Pilot today.
It was kind of cool. I wonder if they used parts of the Vader TIE Transformer for it though?
Anyway, I don't buy these, but I look.
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I saw the Star Wars Transformers TIE Bomber / TIE Pilot today.
It was kind of cool. I wonder if they used parts of the Vader TIE Transformer for it though?
Anyway, I don't buy these, but I look.
None, the TIE Bomber is a totally different design. The wings on the Vader one are different (well, one of them anyway, it turns into a cape, a very pitiful cape).
Anyway, our first Q&A is up, all 5 questions got answered:
Also, my own TF site got answers too:
So far, no other site has put up their Q&As yet that I know of.
With Classics/Universe going on hiatus again, it looks like I'll have more money for Star Wars and Gundam models next summer. :sleeping:
I'd rather have an Ultra class Galvatron than Onslaught...argh.
I bought Silverstreak from WM yesterday at the unbeatable 7.77 price. All the paint app issues I harped on with Universe Prowl, have for the most part been rectified with Silverstreak. This is actually one of the better Universe deluxes out there right now along with Sideswipe and Sunstreaker.
I still haven't seen Animated Swoop or Sentinel Prime at retail. I got mine from HTS and that was weeks ago.
I don't see why every home doesn't have one.
I know! Grimlock was one of my favorite toys when I was a kid. I got him for my birthday and waited a month hoping that I would find him when my birthday finally rolled around. I had him for years and really can't remember what happened to him...
The price on this looks to be a bit much but I will probably be looking to pick up this one just for the memories! :love:
Universe Cheetor is up for preorder on HTS. However, since it's due to ship in late Dec., it's best to just hold off because 1) HTS might cancel your preorder and 2) He'll probably show up at retail first and if we're lucky, Walmart will still have their Deluxes on sale for 7.77.
JT, when are you going to get TFU Ironhide? I'm waiting on your potentially scathing review of it!
I can give you mine - He barely fits together in either mode, the blue on his face is lame, and his weapon doesn't work nearly as well as I'm sure they imagined it would.
That said, Silverstreak improves on Prowl (his head no longer looks downward at an odd angle and the painted rocket launchers are a nice addition) and Sideswipe has an awesome pearly finish to the plastic and is just generally awesome. Also, Animated Swoop is a really cool figure. I was surprised by how a deceptively simple little guy would have so much going for him.
BW Dinobot, Armada Hot Shot, and Disneyized Mickey Prime all look very cool:
I would have liked to see some semblance of Hot Shot's shoulder weapon given another chance though.
I love how they Disneyized the Optimus Prime truck w/ trailer mode, that looks spot on. A bit shellmastery, but I'll still get it.
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I still haven't seen Animated Swoop or Sentinel Prime at retail. I got mine from HTS and that was weeks ago.
Why would anybody bother blurring out that site's url? It's still right there messing up the pic. Some sites can be so rude.
Geez, I'm sorry I passed on Silverstreak now, you guys are praising it to high heaven! I didn't like the Prowl mold that much, colors aside, so I figured why bother... now I'm regretting that. Of course, my opportunity was through HTS who hasn't gotten me half my friggin' order still.
Dissing a Masterpiece Grimlock, JT?
Man, every time I doubt you're a Doombot, you say something like that. I'm watching you. :mad:


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Student vigil for weekend's terrorism victims in Israel, Dec. 5
Posted December 4, 2001; 03:19 p.m.
Two student organizations will host a "Vigil for Victims of Terrorism" at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, to condemn violence and honor lives lost over the weekend in Israel. Members of the University community will gather in the area just north of Frist.
The Princeton Israel Public Affairs Committee , in conjunction with the Princeton Committee Against Terrorism , is sponsoring the vigil in memory of the 26 victims of the weekend terrorist attacks in Jerusalem and Haifa and in solidarity with the hundreds that were injured.
Remarks will be given by students and Rabbi James Diamond of the Center for Jewish Life.
PCAT is a nonpartisan and nonprofit student activist group formed in response to the Sept. 11 tragedy.
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Braun denies receiving PEDs from Biogenesis
Braun names showed up in records of Miami clinic
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Brewers slugger Ryan Braun says he used the person who ran the Florida clinic now under investigation by Major League Baseball as a consultant on his drug suspension appeal last year and nothing more.
Yahoo Sports reported Tuesday that Braun's name showed up three times in records of the Biogenesis of America LLC clinic. Yahoo said no specific performance-enhancing drugs were listed next to the references to Braun.
The clinic allegedly provided banned substances to Alex Rodriguez and other athletes.
Braun said his name was in those records because of a dispute over payment to Anthony Bosch, who ran the now-closed anti-aging clinic.
In a statement to The Associated Press released by his representatives, Braun said he had no other relationship with Bosch and has nothing to hide.


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New rules on vehicle emissions could see the price of imported cars rise up to 1 per cent, according to the New Zealand Transport Authority.
But car dealers say buyers won't see any difference in showroom prices.
The Government today clarified rules around exhaust emission which would require new and used imports to be exhaust emissions-tested on arrival and arrive with documentation to prove they meet exhaust emission standards.
It will bring New Zealand up to international standards for new vehicles adopted by Australia.
The New Zealand Transport Agency said the price of new vehicles could rise by up to 1 per cent as a result.
But Perry Kerr, chief executive of the Motor Industry Association which represents new vehicle importers, said new imports would cost no more.
They were already meeting international emissions standards and had been for several years, meaning cars arriving here were already equipped with the required exhaust emission technology.
"A model cycle is about four years, so over a four-year period you're getting the complete change in terms of the vehicles that are entering the fleet - it's been progressive.
"Basically if they know the standard is going to change in two years, they'll build that in when the model is released so they don't have to make a technology change.''
Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association chief executive David Vinsen said consumers would not notice an increase in prices to used imports either.
"There is no increased cost, there's no change in process, there's no disruption whatsoever, in fact this change will be implemented unnoticed by the trade or the public.''
Mr Vinsen said Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges was clarifying the rules for the industry.
Vehicles are required to go through a compliance process requiring documentary proof they meet vehicle exhaust emission standards. That proof would come from the manufacturer or from other sources.
The vehicle has to meet a physically tail pipe exhaust emission test in addition to this.
"It's not an either or situation, it's a both - it's always been the case but there's been some confusion about it. All this amendment does is remove all doubt,' Mr Vinsen said.
Manager of the Infinity Cars car dealership on the North Shore, Beshar Qastom, said he was not aware used cars were required to have documentation saying they met exhaust emission standards.


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National Institutes of Health Awards RIC Grant for Neuroscience Research
The NIH grant research team includes Travis Dumais, Steven Threlkeld, Keyshla Melendez, Cynthia Gaudet, Stephanie Chauvin, Zahra Melendez and Matt Hall.
The National Institutes of Health has awarded Rhode Island College a grant of $329,762 for a neuroscience research project that will be led by RIC psychology professor Steven Threlkeld. The grant is designed to enhance academic research capacity and fund competitive projects aimed at improving human health. Threlkeld's research seeks to assess the relative influences of anti-inflammatory intervention, with a protein treatment and early life behavioral training in areas of auditory processing and learning with the aim of reducing problems associated with brain injury in premature infants.
"We know that behavioral outcomes are poor for pre-term infants," Threlkeld said. "Between 50 and 80 percent of those infants who have some kind of brain trauma go on to exhibit language problems, cognitive deficiencies or learning disabilities."
Threlkeld previously worked with Dr. Yow-Pin Lim of ProThera Biologics, an East Providence biomedical startup, and Dr. Barbara Stonestreet, director of the Fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at Women & Infants Hospital. He conducted his post-doctoral research with Dr. Stonestreet and in 2011 looked at the effect of anti-inflammatory intervention in neonatal brain ischemia – a restriction in blood supply that causes a shortage of oxygen. This work was funded through an IDeA Network for Biomedical Research Excellence grant. With the new funding, Threlkeld will lead a team of students to expand on previous findings while enhancing the Rhode Island College undergraduate educational experience.
"My philosophy is that teaching and research are tightly linked and I couldn't do one without the other," Threlkeld said. "I couldn't see myself doing research full time and not mentoring people or trying to excite or pass on that knowledge to the next generation."
Part of the NIH grant will fund students who will assist in Threlkeld's research, which he believes addresses a disconnect in work investigating options for treating brain injury in at risk infants. Most research focuses on either preventative drug treatments or early behavioral therapy. He said he is seeking to establish whether a combination of the two approaches is more effective than either one alone.
The testing will be conducted on rodents, which Threlkeld said would allow his team to induce and study pathology typically seen in pre-term infants. This research will also help to reinforce the importance of early diagnosis in brain-injured infants. "The truth is that no matter how good any neurological treatment might be, catching the window to diagnose, test and treat a child with a brain injury, is critical for insuring optimal outcomes. Unfortunately, many infants may miss the optimal window," he said. "The idea here is that in combining parallel lines of research, we may be able to improve outcomes despite these challenges."
Threlkeld has been a professor at RIC since 2010 and specializes in teaching research methods in experimental psychology and behavioral neuroscience. He is also the coordinator for RIC's minor in behavioral neuroscience. Threlkeld holds a Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience from the University of Connecticut.
Research highlighted in this article was supported by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health & Human Development of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number R15HD077544.


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Ultimate Ears 100 Noise-Isolating Earphones - Black/Green
" I would personally like flat colors on the design but hey ts just me. Noise Isolation is really great (and I regularly commute home here in Manila, which is really loud at peak hours) Would I recommend it? Well Sure if you really are on a tight budget, but if you can add $10 to $15 dollars more you can get a sweeter pair. " --PLsg08


text: Garland, Texas – August 8, 2011 – The City of Garland welcomes the return of the Mosaic Multicultural Festival of Art, Dance and Music on Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The City's Community Multicultural Commission (CMC) will stage this event at the new Hollabaugh Recreation Center and Pavilion, located at 3925 West Walnut Street between Jupiter Street and Plano Road in Garland. The CMC is seeking food caterers, vendors, artist, performers, and dance groups to perform during the Mosaic Multicultural Festival. Anyone interested in participating should contact the chair of the Mosaic Multicultural Festival, Minerva Moreno at 972-271-1913 or email firstname.lastname@example.com no later than September 15, 2011. "The Mosaic Festival is a wonderful opportunity to foster a greater understanding and cooperation among all ethnic groups," says Minerva Moreno. "We are eager to hear from potential participants who will help celebrate Garland's diversity."In past years, the event has featured performing artists, representing various cultures from South America, Asia, Africa, Europe, North American, and Central America, as well as displays of artwork, clothing and much more. The event is free and open to the public.


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Rosewill RHTS-12004 3.5mm Golden-Plated Connector High Fidelity Passive Noise Isolating Rosewood Earbuds
" These were free on Cyber-Monday; thank you to the Deals thread! If you got these on the deal or not, let us know over here --> http://www.head-fi.org/t/639086/rosewill-rhts-12004-quite-shocked-at-the-quality#post_8942097 These Rosewood RHTS-12004 woodies are really a nice surprise. They definitely have the..." --iPhone IEM
CAD NB2 Noise-Canceling Earphones, black
The CAD NB-2 Active noise canceling headphones are professional grade in-ear monitors with superb sound quality. They use a High output 9mm driver with neodymium magnet for clear, robust audio and are Great for travel and music listening in challeng...