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William Braddock
OXFORD – William L. Braddock, 55, formerly of Ripley, died Monday, March 30, 2009, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Ripley Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Mildred Horton
GRENADA – Mildred "Billie" Horton, 84, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at the Grenada Living Center. She was born Feb. 23, 1925, in Gore Springs to Walter Roy and Carrie Anne Lipe Martin. She was a member of Grenada Presbyterian Church and was retired from the United States Social Security Administration.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Chapel of Garner-Harper Funeral Home in Grenada with the Rev. Matt Schilling officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Survivors include her husband William Thomas "Will" Horton, whom she married in October 1952; one son, Charles R. Horton (Butch) of Brandon; a daughter-in-law, Jennifer Horton of Guntown; three brothers, Walter Martin of Brandon, Harvey Martin of Petaluma, Calif., and Bobby Gene Martin of Gautier; four grandchildren, Chris Horton (Abby), Chad Horton (Shannon), Will Horton II and Carrie Anne Horton; four great-grandchildren, Kaitlin, Recie, Kealeigh and Chloe Horton.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Thomas Pritchard Horton; and a sister, Margaret Gordon.
Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. to service time Friday.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Grenada Presbyterian Church, The Alzheimer's Association or a charity of the donor's choice.
Connie Twitty
PONTOTOC – Connie Russell Twitty, 99, died Sunday, March 29, 2009, at Graceland Health Care in Pontotoc. She was born Aug. 31, 1909, in Alabama to William and Margaret Russell. She was a member of Buchanan Baptist Church and an accomplished seamstress. She loved working in her flowers and especially enjoyed her family.
Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Browning Funeral Home Chapel in Ecru with the Rev. Andy Russell officiating. Burial will follow in Pontotoc Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include two sons, Charles Twitty (Edna) of Tupelo and William Twitty of New Albany; seven grandchildren, Judy Warren (Mike) of Oxford, Rick Mooneyhan of Pontotoc, Lynn Burwell of Gulfport, Shelly Gandy (James Ray) of Hickory Flat, Richard Twitty (Lisa) of Selmer, Tenn., Russell Twitty (Rhonda) of Madison and Ree Hester (Dr. Chris) of Tupelo; 13 great-grandchildren, Dr. Craig Warren of Toledo, Ohio, Joseph Burwell of Gulfport, Destin Mooneyhan of Tupelo, Anna Burwell of Gulfport, Jacob Burwell of Gulfport, Mallory and Madison Twitty of Ramer, Tenn., Drew Buckholts of Holly Springs, Hunter and Jackson Twitty of Madison, and Reese, Beck and Hamp Hester of Tupelo; two great-grandchildren, Brayden Warren of New Albany and Dalton Warren of Oxford.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 50 years, Elmer S. Twitty; a sister, Earleen Smitherman; three brothers, Holley, Jim and Albert Russell; a daughter, Pat Mooneyhan; a son-in-law, Boyce Mooneyhan; a daughter-in-law, Ann Twitty; and a great-grandson, Ben Warren.
Pallbearers will be James Ray Gandy, Richard Twitty, Russ Twitty, Rick Mooneyhan, Dr. Chris Hester and Mike Warren.
Visitation will continue from 10 to 11 a.m. today at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Lamar Jackson
NEW ALBANY – Leon Lamar Jackson, 64, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County. He was born Aug. 9, 1944, in Benton County to Leon Jackson and Vivian Kiddy Jackson. He worked at Union Wholesale Grocer Company for 18 years, then he started his own grocery business, Jackson's Super Market, which he operated for 22 years. He was a member of Flat Rock Baptist Church. He loved and enjoyed his grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at United Funeral Service Chapel with Bro. Bill Everett officiating. Burial will be in the Flat Rock Cemetery at Blue Mountain.
Survivors include one son, Britt Jackson (Kari) of New Albany; two sisters, Sue Dillard (Larry) of Booneville and Lavon Dunnam (Allen) of New Albany; three grandchildren, Ethan Jackson, Dylan Jackson and Marley Jackson, all of New Albany.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Pallbearers will be Ray Tune, Scott Dunnam, James Kilgore, Randy Dunnam, Drew Horn and John David Horn.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today.
For online condolences and guest registry, visit www.unitedfuneralservice.com.
Ishmael Patterson
CORINTH – Ishmael Emanuel Patterson, 29, died Sunday, March 29, 2009, in Acton, Tenn. He enjoyed art and singing.
A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. today at Hopewell M.B. Church with Pastor Gabe Jolly III officiating. Patterson Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors include his parents, Virginia and Daryle Peake; two sons, Jeremy McGee and Jermiah McGee; two brothers, Patrick Patterson, Micheal Patterson, Dewayne Peake and Brandon Fannon; three sisters, Jennifer Patterson, Iesha Fowler and Michelle Patterson; his grandmother, Shirley Williams; seven aunts, Rosie Patterson, Heidi Thompson, Della Patterson, Ann Hill, Brenda Tucker, Mary Ragins and Darlene Porter; and an uncle, Anthony Williams.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Patterson; a brother, Joey Patterson; and his grandparents, Louis E. Williams, and Georgie and Robert Gilmore Sr.
Mary Jane Davis
BELDEN – Mary Jane Maxcy Davis, 88, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by W. E. Pegues Funeral Directors.
Ellis Harris
ABERDEEN – Ellis Elmer Harris, 93, died Monday, March 30, 2009, at Pioneer Community Hospital in Aberdeen. He was born March 17, 1916, to Greenie Grady Harris and Arbie Maude Roebuck Harris in Lee County. He has lived in Monroe County for the past 80 years. He graduated from Wren High School and furthered his education at Draughon's Business College, Mississippi State College (MSU) and Alabama Polytech (Auburn). He was a deacon emeritus and Sunday School teacher at First Baptist Church of Aberdeen. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the American Legion for 62 years. He owned and operated Aberdeen Furniture and Appliance Company until his retirement in 1983.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Aberdeen First Baptist Church with Bro. Roy McKay and Bro. Chris Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Oddfellows Rest Cemetery. Tisdale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home of Aberdeen is in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Vergie Mae Miller Harris of Aberdeen; one daughter, Rosalind Harris Morris of Clinton; one sister, Pauline Griffin of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.; three grandsons, John Morris (Angela) of Tunica, Jason Morris of Lewisville, Texas, and David Mooris (Julie) of Bolton; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Jenny Ruth Harris; and his twin brother, Ellie Elvin Harris.
Pallbearers will be Walker James, Tommy Plunkett, Jim Reddoch, Mike Bunch, Jim Ballard, Jerry Smothers and Gene White.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Aberdeen First Baptist Church Sunday School class directed by Bob Kelly and the young adults Training Union class.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
To sign the online register book, visit www.tisdalelannmemorial.com.
Wilma McGregor
HICKORY FLAT – Wilma Clifton McGregor, 56, died Monday, March 30, 2009, at Trinity Mission Health and Rehab in Byhalia. She was born April 6, 1952, in Holly Springs. She was a nurse and a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Cornerstone Baptist Church with Bro. Jimmy Wilbanks and Bro. Bill Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery at Hickory Flat. Holly Springs Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne Lamar McGregor of Hickory Flat; one son, Steve McGregor (Katrina) of Hickory Flat; four daughters, Angie Wooten (Billy) of Myrtle, Kristie Glasson (Chad) of New Albany, Niki Wicker (Stephen) of Hickory Flat and Stacy Dillard (Andy) of Ecru; her mother, Marjorie Perkins Clifton of Hickory Flat; 11 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Henry C. Clifton, and granddaughter, Madison McGregor.
Pallbearers will be Chad Glasson, Andy Dillard, Drew Wooten, Ty McGregor, Stephen Wicker, Billy Wooten, Will Wooten and Tristan Glasson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Brad Clifton, Brian Clifton, Blake Clifton and Jerry McGregor.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Cornerstone Baptist Church.
Andrew Waweru
ACTON, Tenn. – Andrew Lee Waweru, 19, died Sunday, March 29, 2009, in Acton, Tenn. He enjoyed soccer, fishing and hunting.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today at St. Rest Cemetery with Pastor Robert McGee officiating. Patterson Memorial Chapel of Corinth is in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors include his parents, Benson and Angela Darlene Waweru; one son, Zakhian Patterson; two brothers, Andrew Waweru and Richard Waweru; two sisters, Wanjiku Waweru and Jasmine Sander.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Rosie Irons.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Carl H. Mackey
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Carl H. Mackey, 66, died Monday, March 30, 2009, at Hospice of West Alabama. He was a former resident of Northeast Mississippi. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa and a member of John Hogue's Sunday School class. He worked in building maintenance at the federal courthouses in Miami, Fla., and Tuscaloosa, and at the Tuscaloosa Country Club. A loving father and husband, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home South in Tuscaloosa with the Rev. Carl Wells and the Rev. Gill McKee officiating. Entombment will follow in Magnolia Mausoleum.
Survivors include his wife, Martha A. Ransom Mackey; three daughters, Jennifer Mackey Hutson (Robert), Karla Swanigan (John) and April Vest (Shane); one son, Matt Mackey (Tammy); one sister, Shirley Fitzgibon; two brothers, Tommy and Davis Mackey; and his grandchildren, Zac and Evan Swanigan, Miranda Mackey, and Caleb, Charlotte and Colbie Mackey.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Ann Martin; a daughter, Roxanne; his parents, Carl T. and Elizabeth Mackey; and a sister, Barbara Mackey Sanders.
Pallbearers will be Geary Hewett, Dee Pace, Wayne Carter, Larry Tucker, Jimmy Oswalt and Jack Sullivan.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of Moore's Bridge Hunting Club.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of West Alabama, 3851 Loop Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404; or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
John Mobley
RED BAY, Ala. – John William Mobley, 80, died Sunday, March 29, 2009, at the Helen Keller Hospital. He was born June 29, 1928, in Vina, Ala., to Sterling and Ludie Peck Mobley. He attended Bible College in Springfield, Mo., for two years. He was a member of Vina First Baptist Church. He was a factory worker for 47 years, having been an employee of Mueller Brass for 15 years.
He leaves a great legacy as a servant of God. He always showed great wisdom and discernment, teaching many through instruction, and his own example, to love and follow God. He served several churches throughout the years as a deacon, songleader and Sunday School teacher. He also helped start many churches while living in Illinois. He always worked hard wherever he saw the need and showed love and kindness as a truly great son, brother, husband, father, granddaddy, popaw and friend.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel in Red Bay with Bro. Steve Ledbetter and Bro. Jerry Swimmer officiating. Burial will be in the Red Bay City Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Elois Mobley of Red Bay; four children, Linda Garrison (Danny), John Thomas Mobley (Tracy) and Leisa Mobley, all of Red Bay, and Deborah Verchot (Ed) of Springfield, Va.; one brother, Hubert Mobley of Lexington, Ky.; one sister, Eulajean Hester of Vina, Ala.; eight grandchildren, Jena Dillilngham, Edgar Verchot, Kristy Blunt, Josh Garrison, Lori Carpenter, Eric Verchot, Anna Mobley and Ethan Mobley; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and eight brothers and sisters, Ralph Mobley, Edith Osbirn, Wilburn Sterling Mobley, Elizabeth Moomaw, Frances Griswold, Nellie McDonald, Jack Mobley and Charles Mobley.
Pallbearers will be Edgar Verchot, Eric Verchot, Josh Garrison, Mark Blunt, Jimmy Shewbart and Brian Moomaw.
Visitation will continue until service time today.
Millard Sappington
BOONEVILLE – Millard Burns Sappington, 81, died Monday, March 30, 2009, at Longwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Booneville. He was born Feb. 21, 1928, in Pontotoc to Vardaman and Mary Vance Smith Sappington. He was a Christian. He was a farmer and U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and watching television.
Services with military honors will be at 11 a.m. today at the Booneville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ray Hall and Bro. Chuck Boxx officiating. Burial will be in the Corinth National Cemetery.
Survivors include one brother, Wes Sappington (Betty) of Marietta; one sister, Reba Stevens of Fulton.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, James, Raymond and Wayne Sappington.
Pallbearers will be Mike Stevens, Gary Martin, Greg Sappington, Danny Stevens, Mark Stevens and Marshall Stevens.
Felix Johnson
WEST POINT – Felix Johnson, 90, died Monday, March 30, 2009, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point. He was born Feb. 16, 1919, in Starkville. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Samuel Messina officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Robinson Funeral Home of West Point is in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Kehl Johnson of West Point; one son, Charles Johnson (Teresa) of West Point; three daughters, Helen Louise Langford of West Point, Virginia Lynn Kyle (Tom) of Columbus and Mary Ann Britt (Tim) of Starkville; a daughter-in-law, Yolanda Johnson of Biloxi; one brother, William E. Johnson of Chipley, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Felix Alan Johnson, and his parents, Olive Myrtle Fulton and Felix Ernest Johnson Sr.
Pallbearers will be Tim Britt, Tom Kyle, Kevin Johnson, Jonathan Johnson, T.J. Kyle and Christopher Johnson. Dr. T.N. Braddock will be an honorary pallbearer.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 617 E. Main St., West Point, MS 39773.
Maxine Landry
MARION, Ark. – Eleanor Maxine Rucker Landry, 78, formerly of Ripley, died Sunday, March 29, 2009, at Crittendon Regional Hospital in West Memphis, Ark. She was a retired bookkeeper for American Electric Contractors and a Methodist.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Marion United Methodist Church in Marion, Ark. The Rev. Wayne Clark will officiate. A graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Ripley Cemetery. McBride Funeral Home of Ripley is in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors include one son, Doug Landry (Cindy) of Marion, Ark.; one sister, Earnestine Principi of New Albany; and two grandsons, Andrew and Logan Landry of Marion, Ark.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest Rucker and Elizabeth Garnier Gaillard Rucker, and two sisters, Elaine Spencer and Sarah Lou Rucker.
Pallbearers will be Doug Landry, Logan Landry, Drew Landry, Taylor Key, Jeb Stewart, Jackson Stewart and Perry Principi.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service time Friday at Marion United Methodist Church.
Memorials may be made to Marion United Methodist Church, 88 Military Road, Marion, AR 72364.
To view and sign the online guestbook, visit www.mcbridefuneralhome.com.
Winnie Birmingham
NETTLETON – Winnie Lou Birmingham, 87, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at the North Mississippi Medical Center after an extended illness. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors.
Glen Henry
BALDWYN – Winfred "Glen" Henry, 66, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Kesler Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
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I just got back in town tonight and am getting some stuff packed up.
See you guys in the AM.
I just got back in town tonight and am getting some stuff packed up.
See you guys in the AM.
"A smile relieves a heart that grieves"
- Mick Jagger/Keith Richards
I am definitely in for the 2nd one!
Tony Wilkinson
FC Tribute to Justice, JH "Honor"
FC AFC Contempt of Court "Ruckus"
Medal Of Honor, QAA "Valor"
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awesome people...great dogs....gorgeous grounds...perfect weather....tail gate party starting in a few minutes...it just doesn't get any better than this!
Barb Gibson
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Thanks Barb! Was beginning to wonder if there were any survivors!
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Alternate Handler: Westwind Buffalo Soldier
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Just wanted let you all know we all survived day, a bit sun burnt but the weather was great the water is amazing and the bed is comfortable at the hotel.
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A good friend will always help you out, a dog treated right will never leave your side - ME
Had a great time yesterday. K-lab was introduced to decoys,
100 yrd retrives, water and water retrives. First time I had ever sawp
a puppy swim backwards. Oh yea,I met some great people too
Huge thanks to Nancy and Bart Pals for the hard work they obviously went through to make their farm ready for the event. An additional huge thanks for all the hard work they went through at their own home to host a group of retriever folks, most of whom they'd never met before.
The original concept was Stan's and he pulled together many of the details. Thanks Stan! Janie Hoctel worked the line all day giving great coaching and suggestions to handlers of all levels - Brand new, never been to an event before, to folks running MH and QAA dogs. One takeaway for me that I keep on realizing again and again, "keep an open mind". If you close your mind and don't pay attention to other folks, who have success in the game with their own dogs, you may miss something. At this point in my dog game life, I really like discussing ideas to see how I'd approach it, and how others may do it. Frankly I wish that Janie, and her poor husband Duane, who never got any RTF/Avery raffle tickets, lived closer. I'd like to train with them more!
I met so many great new people, and rather than list names, I'll just keep it general. Everyone was really great.
Thanks to all of the RTF sponsors for keeping RTF running. Without this thread, many of the folks who met this weekend, would not have done so. I think we picked up some new folks in our sport, and I know of at least one situation where a couple new training partners were formed. Turns out they live only 20 minutes apart!
Special thanks to David Carrington and Avery. We had a cool raffle at the end of the day and everyone left with some cool merchandise. Caps, bumpers, streamers, Dri-Stor dog food bags,... The best of all was when one of our long distance participants chose to take the AVERY BANNER as his prize when his number was drawn.
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The Tree That Smells Like Poo
Ewww! That Smell!
Some of you may be familiar with the Gingko biloba tree. They can be found in cities around the world where they have been planted for their beauty and spectacular color change. What casual visitors to these cities may not know is the seed pods produce an odor reminiscent of feces when they are stepped on. Yep, in some cities, at some times of year, you have to tread lightly around Gingko" trees and check your shoes before you go inside. What some of you may also not know is Gingko biloba is the oldest known tree species on the planet. Apparently smell isn't everything when it comes to survival.
In this video you can see the oldest Gingko biloba in Europe. Note the shape of its trunk. Have you seen other trees with trunks like this?
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Use the resources below to answer the following questions:
- To what locality can all the living gingko biloba trees be traced?
- How did the view of the Gingko tree differ between China and Japan? Explain your answer as fully as you can.
- What is unique about the sperm of the "Gingko" tree? What other plants share this trait? When do these plants appear in the fossil record?
- How do Gingko trees disperse their seeds so the young trees don't compete with the parent tree?
- How does Gingko biloba respond to pollution? Does this response surprise you given the age of the species? Explain why or why not.
- Gingko biloba trees come as both male and female trees. Humans have shown a preference for the male tree. What do female trees have that male trees don't? How is this connected to a preference for males? Why do people fear this preference may impact the genetic diversity of the species?
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Arteriovenous Malformations
Arteriovenous malformations (AVM) are tangles of abnormal blood vessels. They can form wherever arteries and veins exist, such as the brain, spine, or lungs. The ones that form in the brain or spinal cord have the most serious symptoms.
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The exact cause of arteriovenous malformations is unknown.
Risk Factors
Risk factors that increase your chance of getting arteriovenous malformations include:
- Family history—some types of arteriovenous malformations are from genetic defects that can be passed on from one generation to the next.
- Smoking
There are a number of symptoms that you may have if you have an arteriovenous malformation. Symptoms vary from person to person. They also depend on the location of the arteriovenous malformation in your body.
Symptoms may include:
- Seizures
- Headache, especially on one side of the head
- Muscle weakness
- History of unexplained, recurrent bleeding
- Loss of movement on one side of the body
- Lightheadedness
- Unable to perform movements, but not due to loss of movement
- Loss of coordination, especially when walking
- Sudden, severe back pain
- Difficulty speaking or understanding language
- Cough
- Rapid heartbeat
- Chest pain
- Loss of senses
- Visual problems
- Memory loss
- Difficulty thinking or mental confusion
- Hallucinations
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done.
Images may be taken of your bodily structures. The type of image taken will depend on the type and location of AVM you have. This can be done with:
- Echocardiogram
- Chest x-ray
- Angiography or arteriography
- CT scan or CAT scan
- MRI scan
- Magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA)
You may be referred to a specialist for an exam and treatment. There are a number of specialists who focus on arteriovenous malformation. The type of specialist you see will depend on the type and location of the AVM you have.
The goal of treatment is to prevent hemorrhaging/bleeding. Hemorrhaging can lead to strokes, which occur due to lack of blood flow or increased pressure. Your doctor will need to determine if your arteriovenous malformation has bled, if it is not too large, and if it is in an area that can be easily reached and treated.
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Treatment options include the following:
Medication may be taken to ease the symptoms you may be having, such as headache, back pain, and seizures. This does not remove the arteriovenous malformation.
You must work with your doctor to decide whether you'd like to have surgery to treat your arteriovenous malformation. Leaving an arteriovenous malformation untreated may lead to serious complications. However, there is always a risk of nervous system damage with surgery.
There are 3 different types of surgery available. Choosing a surgery type will depend on the size and location of the arteriovenous malformation. The types of surgery include:
There are 3 different types of surgery available. Choosing a surgery type will depend on the size and location of the arteriovenous malformation. The types of surgery include:
Conventional Surgery
This standard surgery involves operating on the location where the arteriovenous malformation is located. This procedure is the most thorough treatment for arteriovenous malformations.
Embolization is often used for arteriovenous malformations that are located deeper within the brain or spinal cord. Regular surgery could damage the surrounding tissue in these areas.
A catheter will be guided through your arteries until it reaches the arteriovenous malformation. Then, a substance will be inserted to plug the fistula. This procedure does not destroy the arteriovenous malformation, but reduces the blood flow to the arteriovenous malformation and makes surgery safer.
This procedure uses a beam of powerful radiation. The beam is focused directly on the arteriovenous malformation. The radiation damages the walls of the blood vessels that lead to the arteriovenous malformation. This procedure does not always completely destroy the arteriovenous malformation, especially if it is large.
Sometimes, arteriovenous malformations are best left alone based on their size and location. It is best to speak with your doctor about your decision.
Sometimes, arteriovenous malformations are best left alone based on their size and location. It is best to speak with your doctor about your decision.
There is no way to prevent an arteriovenous malformation. To help reduce your chances of hemorrhaging, take the following steps:
Learn about ways to avoid high blood pressure, such as:
- Avoid heavy lifting.
- Stop smoking.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Limit alcohol.
- Eat a healthy diet that is low in sodium.
- Avoid blood thinners, if possible.
- Continue to see your doctor to regularly check the condition of your arteriovenous malformation.
- Michael J. Fucci, DO, FACC
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- Updated: 01/11/2016
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Meet Kim Johnson: Turning Her Life Around One Garden at a Time
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The final installment in our Open World series, today you'll meet Kim Johnson. Once homeless and addicted to drugs, Kim is now part of a growing movement in Detroit to revitalize the city and its inhabitants, one garden at a time.
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{ CUPCAKE LOVE } FRIDAY'S FAB FINDS ♡ Part II: Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes, with Violet Decorations!
My Mom loves Ina Garten. She doesn't just enjoy her, she doesn't just get a kick out of her, she LOOOOOOOVES her show. And when her show is on the tele, guess who gets a call? That's right. But you know what? I love it. I look forward to it.
And that's because she clues me into delightful desserts like this one here:
Credit: Food Network
I didn't appoint my Mom "Dessert & Tablescape Inspiration Finder" for nothing. I didn't think, "ooohhh she's a woman, so she likes baking, and other womanly things that women do… she's perfect." NO. I did it because she's THE REAL DEAL. She's tapped into the minds of the collective. She's got cupcake game, if I may coin a term. She's knows what looks yummy. Which all translates to: she's very mainstream with her likes and dislikes. ;)
Like I've said recently, I have full confidence in her abilities.
So, I'd love to hear it – what do you think of her talent?
Be honest, however she's definitely reading this so be kind in your honesty… if that is even a possible thing.


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About Jeff Masters
Cat 6 lead authors: WU cofounder Dr. Jeff Masters (right), who flew w/NOAA Hurricane Hunters 1986-1990, & WU meteorologist Bob Henson, @bhensonweather
By: Dr. Jeff Masters , 7:17 PM GMT on June 28, 2010
Tropical Storm Alex continues to slowly grow more organized as it steams away from Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Satellite loops show that Alex's heavy thunderstorms continue to increase in areal extent, and low level spirals bands are slowly building to the south and north. The clockwise flow around an upper-level high pressure system a few hundred miles west of Alex is bringing about 15 knots of wind shear to the storm, which is slowing intensification. Heavy thunderstorm activity is limited on the storm's northwest side, thanks to the shear and some dry continental air flowing off the coast of North America. Sea Surface Temperatures are very warm, 29°C. The latest Hurricane Hunter center fix, at 12:07 pm CDT, showed a central pressures of 990 mb, a 1 mb rise in six hours. Top winds were holding steady near 60 mph. Alex has stalled out the last few hours, as it began to "feel" the trough of low pressure to its north breaking down the high pressure ridge that has been pushing the storm to the west-northwest. This stall has allowed the storm to churn up cold water from the depths, which is probably interfering with development. Satellite loops show that Alex has a very large circulation covering about 2/3 of the Gulf of Mexico. We can expect that should Alex become a Category 2 or stronger hurricane, its storm surge will affect a much wider stretch of coast than Hurricane Dolly of 2008 did.
Figure 1. Afternoon satellite image of Alex.
Track forecast for Alex
The latest 12 UTC (7am CDT) runs of our most reliable computer models have come into much better agreement. A consensus forecast arrived at by averaging together most or all of the tracks of our top models--the GFS, ECMWF, GFDL, NOGAPS, HWRF, UKMET, and GFDN--is pretty much what NHC always uses as the basis of their forecast. This consensus forecast has narrowed in on the region just south of the Texas/Mexico border as being the most likely landfall location, with the usual cone of uncertainty surrounding it. The computer model that had been making the northernmost landfall predictions, the Canadian model, is now projecting a landfall 100 miles south of the Texas/Mexico border. There has been a general southward shift of the models in their latest runs, and the most northerly landfall location, near Port Mansfield, is now being predicted by the HWRF model. The earliest landfall time is Wednesday morning, and the latest is Thursday morning. Which model should you trust? Last year, the best performing models at the 3 day forecast period were the GFS, Canadian, ECMWF, and GFDL.
With steering currents relatively weak, the uncertainty in landfall location is high. The average error in an NHC 72-hour track forecast last year was 230 miles, which is about the distance from Brownsville to Port O'Connor. Consider also that the NHC cone of uncertainty is the region where 2/3 of the time (using the last 5 years of statistics) the center of a storm will go. Forecast errors tend to be equally large along track (speed errors) and cross-track (deviations from side-to-side), so that means that about 20% of the time a storm will not be in the cone of uncertainty. Given the slow motion of Alex and the recent uncertainty of the computer models, people living just beyond the edge of the cone of uncertainty should not be confident yet that Alex will miss them.
To get the probability of receiving tropical storm force winds or hurricane force winds for your location, I recommend the NHC wind probability forecasts. The 10am CDT (15 UTC) wind probability product predicted that Brownsville, Texas had the highest odds of getting a direct hit from Alex:
Brownsville, TX: 67% chance of tropical storm conditions (winds 39+ mph), 16% chance of hurricane force winds (74+ mph). This is the cumulative probability through Saturday morning. The wind probability forecasts also include separate probabilities for each 12-hour period between now and three days from now, and each 24 hours for the period 4 - 5 days from now.
La Pesco, MX: 49% tropical storm, 6% hurricane.
Tampico, MX: 31% tropical storm, 4% hurricane.
Corpus Christi, TX: 45% tropical storm, 6% hurricane.
Freeport, TX: 23% tropical storm, 2% hurricane.
Galveston, TX: 21% tropical storm, 1% hurricane.
Figure 2. Skill of computer model forecasts of Atlantic named storms during 2009. OFCL=Official NHC forecast; GFS=Global Forecast System model; GFDL=Geophysical Fluid Dynamic Laboratory model; HWRF=Hurricane Weather Research Forecasting model; NOGAPS=Navy Operational Global Prediction System model; UKMET+United Kingdom Met Office model; ECMWF=European Center for Medium Range Weather Forecasting model; CMC=Canadian GEM model; TVCN=one of the consensus models that lends together all (or most) of the above models; BAMM=Beta and Advection Model (Medium Layer.) Image credit: National Hurricane Center 2009 verification report.
Uncertainty in the NHC Cone of Uncertainty
A research project funded by NOAA known as the Joint Hurricane Testbed has produced a remarkable number of tools now in operational use at the National Hurricane Center to improve hurricane forecasts and warnings. One of these projects, called "Prediction of Consensus TC Track Forecast Error and Correctors to Improve Consensus TC Track Forecasts", was an effort by Dr. Jim Goerss at the Navy Research Lab to improve the accuracy of the NHC "cone of uncertainty" (AKA the "Cone of Death") showing where a storm is expected to track 2/3 of the time. The radius of the circles that make up the cone are based on error statistics of the official NHC forecast over the past five years. We can expect in certain situations, such as when the models are in substantial disagreement, a consensus forecast made using these models will have much greater than average errors. Since the NHC typically bases their forecast on a consensus forecast made using a combination of reliable hurricane forecasting models, it is instructive to view the "GPCE" (Goerss Prediction Consensus Error) circles to see if the uncertainty cone should be smaller or larger than usual. The consensus forecast I'll look at is called "TVCN", and is constructed by averaging the track forecasts made by most of (or all) of these models: GFS, ECMWF, NOGAPS, GFDL, HWRF, GFDN, and UKMET. In the case of this morning's 12 UTC (7am CDT) June 28 run of these models, here is what the radius of the "cone of uncertainty" should be, in nautical miles:
12 hours: 42 nm
24 hours: 73 nm
36 hours: 96 nm
48 hours: 112 nm
72 hours: 173 nm
96 hours: 327 nm
120 hours: 376 nm
And here is the radius of NHC's "cone of uncertainty" for their official forecast, based on the average errors for the past five years:
12 hours: 36 nm
24 hours: 62 nm
36 hours: 85 nm
48 hours: 108 nm
72 hours: 161 nm
96 hours: 220 nm
120 hours: 285 nm
So, the GPCE error estimates are showing that the latest forecasts for Alex out to 72 hours are 4% - 17% higher in uncertainty than average. The 4 - 5 day forecasts are 32% - 49% more uncertain than average--but of course, we expect Alex to be inland at those times.
Intensity forecast for Alex
Alex is currently over a region of ocean with relatively low total ocean heat content (about 10 - 30 kJ/cm^2). By Tuesday and Wednesday, the heat content will increase to 40 - 70 kJ/cm^2, which is high enough to allow Alex to rapidly intensify. Wind shear is currently a moderate 15 knots, and is projected by the SHIPS model to decrease to the low range, below 10 knots, on Tuesday and Wednesday. The combination of low wind shear and high ocean heat content should allow Alex to intensify into a hurricane. NHC is giving Alex a 78% chance of being a hurricane on Wednesday morning, and a 16% chance it will be a major hurricane at that time. Water vapor satellite images, though, show plenty of dry air over Texas and the adjoining waters, and this dry air may turn out to be a significant detriment to Alex. Another factor limiting Alex's intensification may be that the atmosphere is more stable than usual right now--temperatures at 200 mb are a rather warm -50°C, and are expected to warm an additional 1 - 2 degrees by Wednesday. Another factor limiting Alex's intensification may be its slow forward speed. Alex has already stalled out once, and may stall out later in its path, as well. A stalled-out storm tends to pull up cold water from the depths, limiting intensification. In short, Alex has the potential to intensify into a major hurricane, but there are enough roadblocks that I give a 20% chance of this happening.
Elsewhere in the tropics
None of the reliable computers models is calling for tropical storm formation over the the next seven days in the Atlantic.
Wind and ocean current forecast for the BP oil disaster
It currently appears that Alex will not directly affect the oil slick location, other than to bring 2 - 4 foot swells to the region on Wednesday. However, because Alex is such a deep low pressure region, strong southeast winds of 15 - 25 knots will blow over the oil slick region today through Wednesday, according to the latest marine forecast from NOAA. The resulting currents should act to push oil to the west and northwest onto portions of the Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama coasts, according to the latest trajectory forecasts from NOAA and the State of Louisiana. Oil will also move westward along the central Louisiana coast towards the Texas border.
Resources for the BP oil disaster
Map of oil spill location from the NOAA Satellite Services Division
My post, What a hurricane would do the Deepwater Horizon oil spill
My post on the Southwest Florida "Forbidden Zone" where surface oil will rarely go
My post on what oil might do to a hurricane
NOAA's interactive mapping tool to overlay wind and ocean current forecasts, oil locations, etc.
Gulf Oil Blog from the UGA Department of Marine Sciences
Oil Spill Academic Task Force
University of South Florida Ocean Circulation Group oil spill forecasts
ROFFS Deepwater Horizon page
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery from the University of Miami
Portlight continues its Haiti response
Hurricane season is here, and Haiti is not ready. Over 1.5 million Haitians are living outside in tents or under tarps, and are highly vulnerable to a hurricane. Portlight is working on constructing steel shelters out of shipping containers for homeless Haitians, as detailed in the Haitian Relief Recap blog post. Please visit the Portlight.org web site or the Portlight blog to learn more and to donate to Portlight's efforts in Haiti.
Figure 3. Still frame from the remarkable video taken inside the Haitian Presidential Palace during the 2010 earthquake.
To remind people of just how devastating the earthquake was, the Haitian government released a video earlier this month showing the inside of the Haitian Presidential Palace during the mighty Haitian earthquake.
Next post
Dr. Rob Carver is planning on making a post late tonight, and I'll have an update by 9:30am CDT on Tuesday.
Jeff Masters
The views of the author are his/her own and do not necessarily represent the position of The Weather Company or its parent, IBM.
Cat 6 lead authors: WU cofounder Dr. Jeff Masters (right), who flew w/NOAA Hurricane Hunters 1986-1990, & WU meteorologist Bob Henson, @bhensonweather


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This morning as I watched the morning news, a story about a house in Portland that was sliding down a local hill, hit the headlines.
The news told us that a house in the West hills of Portland began sliding down the hill that it sat on and was currently resting at the bottom. Total loss. I feel terrible for the family.
As a result, all the streets in the area, both at the top of the hill and the bottom of the hill are closed, right during rush hour.. of course. I am sure that the people in traffic do not understand what is going on.
This house was not built on a solid foundation. Soft ground that typically is effected by foul weather. The lack of a solid foundation caused the house to fail and slide, effecting not only the family of the house, but those that have no idea who they are. Passers by and traffic.
Like this house we need to build our character on a solid foundation. We need to use the Scout law to set the foundation of our lives on. This solid set of values will ensure that as you build your life you will be able to weather to storms, the winds, rains, and trials of life.
The Scout law is a firm foundation that will never fail. As you build on your foundation you will effect others in a positive way.
Character is our foundation. The Scout law is what makes it strong.
Build your foundation with the Scout law.
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New Tank with water problems
Hi, I am new to the whole fish thing. I bought a 10 gallon tank with a 50 watt heater, and a quiet flow 10 filter (rated up to 10 gallons I believe). I have 4 neon green glofish tetra that are supposed to get about 3 inches. It has been around 3 days in this tank and the water is cloudy, and was wondering how to make this go away, and when it comes to water changes how often and about how much should I do?10 Gallon: 5 White Skirt Tetra
55 Gallon: Young Oscar
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Hey Joseph,
Welcome to the complicated but rewarding hobby of fish keeping. ;] It gets more fun, I promise, but first you should do some reading. Specifically, you should read the fish-in and fishless cycling threads by Lady Hobbs. They'll help you on your way to creating a healthy ecosystem for your fish friends.
Here are the links:
Fishless Cycling: http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aqua...ead.php?t=5640
Fish-in Cycling: http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aqua...ad.php?t=36492
Also, please feel free to read these at your leisure: http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aqua...hread.php?t=45
There's a heap of good information contained in this forum and those threads, especially. We'll all be more than willing to lend a helping hand, so please don't hesitate to ask your questions.
Also, you'll find that most experienced fish keepers will double their filtration. So, for a 10 gallon tank, you'd want to up your filtration to a filter rated for 20 gallons and so on. For your 10 gallon, I would recommend an Aquaclear 20 HOB (Hang on the Back) filter. They're pretty cheap online: http://www.amazon.com/AquaClear-20-P...s=aquaclear+20
In my opinion (and many others'), Aquaclear for smaller tanks, offers up great filtration capabilities, they come with variant flow settings, and optimal filter media (sponge - mechanical & biomax - biological). You won't need the carbon filter, which is typically used for removing medicines or other chemical additives - and that's for only about a week at max.
You'll also need a liquid test kit for testing your water parameters while cycling - and every so often. Most will recommend the API Fresthwater Master Test Kit, which can be obtained online, as well: http://www.amazon.com/API-Freshwater...aster+test+kit
I think that should get you started.
The cloudy water could be a number of things - algae bloom, bacteria bloom, dirty water...
For now, do a large water change - about 50%. I'm sure you have ammonia building up, which is very harmful and fatal to fish.Adventures in Aquaria - The KevinVA Story
When in doubt, ask yourself... W.W.L.S (What would Lee Say)?
Have a fish problem? Fill out and post this completed questionnaire in the General Aquarium Forum, when you start a new thread.


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Happy New Year everyone. My wish for all of you is that this coming year is blessed and you have another great year of Scouting.
Last night we had a quiet get together, just family. It was a great way to ring in the New Year.
I suppose as you get older, you start to reflect more and take stock in where you are and where you want to be. So this week has been one of reflection and buying stock in my life. Measured in time and reward or fulfilment I am pleased to say, that with few exceptions, things are looking good. And when I finished the list, I can honestly say that Scouting is there among the top of the list, in fact it is because of Scouting that much of my life is seeing great reward and giving me fulfillment.
I'll share how;
It is through Scouting that I have such wonderful friends. And let me say this. Some would say that you need a lot of friends. Well I would much rather have a few GREAT friends. The friends I have in Scouting are just that. I know that they all have the same interest. They are people that live a set of values consistant with mine. They understand the Oath and Law and I know that I can trust them. Great friends are much better than lots of friends.
It is through Scouting that I have closer relationships. Especially with my Son's.
It is through Scouting that I can exercise my passion for the out doors.
It is through Scouting that we get to watch young boys become men of character, and we see that growth daily.
It is through Scouting that I have a stronger relationship with my God.
It is through Scouting that I have an impact in the Leaders of tomorrow.
A simple orange flier that my oldest son carried home from School one day 8 years ago inviting him to be a Tiger Cub rekindled the fire of Scouting and has made us a better family and better citizens of our Community. It opened the memories of my childhood as a Scout and inspired me to get back into it.
Now, a Scoutmaster, I owe allot to Scouting.. and for better or worse.. I would not change a thing!
That was then……this is now
(Me, when I was a First Class Scout.. and now, my two Son's and I)
Happy New Year… may 2008 be a wonderful year that sets a course on an awesome trail of adventure and prosperity.
Happy Scouting!


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An unusual fear is gripping the Arab world, namely that nuclear diplomacy may yet bring Iran and the United States into a close regional embrace. This may seem comical given the legacy of mistrust separating the two nations. Yet this concern among Arab rulers, fueled by progress toward a final agreement on Tehran's nuclear program, may have some justification in history. The United States has never been able to pursue arms control without delusion and has always insisted on sanctifying its negotiating partners, conjuring up moderates and searching for common ground. The challenge for Washington today is to defy its history and reach a nuclear agreement with Iran while negating the Islamic Republic's regional ambitions.
During the heydays of detente in the 1970s, nuclear accords between the United States and Soviet Union were inevitably followed by commerce and diplomatic recognition. Successive U.S. administrations were seduced by the notion that a nuclear agreement could pave the way for grander geopolitical convergence. If the thorny nuclear issues could be resolved through cool-headed dialogue, the thinking went, then why not other areas of superpower contention? This proved a fools' errand, as the Kremlin saw no contradiction between negotiating a treaty on arms limitation and invading Afghanistan. U.S. adversaries have always been more practical about arms control and have seldom forfeited their ideological claims for the sake of trade and reconciliation.


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Focus on Tall Cypress Natural AreaBirds of a FeatherHow Does Your Garden Grow?By Land, By Water, By AirLichen Love AffairPresidential Plant LifeExplore the Great OutdoorsYouTube Spotlight – Butterfly Island at Secret Woods Nature CenterFollow Us – On TwitterNature To GoYour Opinion Counts!Nature Centers of the Broward County Parks and Recreation DivisionSpecial AttractionsMission StatementBroward County Board of County Commissioners
Focus on Tall Cypress Natural Area
A decade and one year ago – on February 7, 2002, to be precise – Broward County and the City of Coral Springs turned a dream into a reality for Save What's Left, an environmental conservation group originating at Coral Springs High School. Tall Cypress Natural Area, a 66-acre site rich in natural resources, opened on that date, and the grass-roots school organization had been instrumental in saving the natural area from development. Today Tall Cypress – one of the last remaining stands of basin swamp and pine flatwoods in the county – is jointly owned by the city and Broward County, which manages it.
The site contains a dense, continuous canopy of cypress trees that transitions to slash pines. Interspersed within this canopy are shallow willow and pond apple depressions, sabal palm heads, red maples, and strangler fig trees. The understory of sword and leather ferns, saw palmetto, swamp lily, soft-leaved wild coffee, beautyberry, and other basin swamp plants is so thick that it is extremely difficult to traverse this urban forest by foot – hence the 2,090-foot elevated boardwalk with two covered overlooks that enables visitors to experience the natural area without disturbing it.
In terms of animal species, the site is one of the most diverse purchased through the 1989 Environmentally Sensitive Lands (ESL) Bond program. Due to the density of vegetation and the lack of disturbance, the site is ideal habitat for heavily forested woodland species. Resident and migratory birds documented here include the great horned owl, pileated woodpecker, great egret, little blue heron, cardinal, bluejay, and many species of warbler. Among the plentiful reptiles are the Florida box turtle, Florida softshell turtle, cornsnake, eastern garter snake, and green anole lizard. The site is also home to many species of butterflies, including white peacock, malachite, gulf fritillary, and Julia.
Along with the boardwalk, Tall Cypress also includes among its amenities a concrete trail, restrooms, interpretive signage, seating areas, an amphitheater, and a small parking lot.
For more information about this natural area, contact Quiet Waters Park at 954-357-5100 or email email@example.com. Tall Cypress is accessible via Broward County Transit Route #34.
Birds of a Feather
Did you know there's a thriving colony of burrowing owls at Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium in Lauderhill? Find out more about these enigmatic creatures when the park – which is better known for its sports facilities, corporate pavilions, and water park – hosts a rare volunteer-led Nature/Bird Walk, starting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 16. While other birds may be sighted on the walk, the emphasis is on the park's population of burrowing owls, and the walk will focus on the park's natural area and burrowing owl habitat. The walk is free, although the park's regular weekend gate entrance fee of $1.50/person (children 5 and under free) will be in effect.
Florida burrowing owls, the only ground-nesting owls in the state, are listed as a Species of Special Concern by the state and are also protected by the Federal Migratory Bird Act. That's because the birds are threatened by the loss of habitat and by such urban predators as snakes, opossums, raccoons, and even cats and dogs. When Central Broward Regional was built in 2005, a priority was ensuring that the burrowing owls already living on the site be preserved and protected.
Here are a few interesting tidbits about burrowing owls:
· They're sometimes called the "howdy bird" because of their habit of bowing and bobbing when approached.
· Burrowing owls have 13 distinct calls, more than any other North American owl. One of them mimics the sound of a rattlesnake.
· Females incubate the eggs while the males stand sentry at the entrance to the nest and hunt for food. A male will bring the food back to the entrance, and the female will take it inside to the owlets.
· Baby owls emerge from the burrow when they are 10 to 14 days old. Their parents teach them to hunt by bringing them dead or injured insects to pounce on.
· Males are often lighter-colored than females, thought to be due to sun-bleaching from standing guard while the females incubate the eggs underground.
· They're sometimes called the "howdy bird" because of their habit of bowing and bobbing when approached.
· Burrowing owls have 13 distinct calls, more than any other North American owl. One of them mimics the sound of a rattlesnake.
· Females incubate the eggs while the males stand sentry at the entrance to the nest and hunt for food. A male will bring the food back to the entrance, and the female will take it inside to the owlets.
· Baby owls emerge from the burrow when they are 10 to 14 days old. Their parents teach them to hunt by bringing them dead or injured insects to pounce on.
· Males are often lighter-colored than females, thought to be due to sun-bleaching from standing guard while the females incubate the eggs underground.
Another program will be held on Saturday, March 23. The walks last up to two hours, depending on the level of interest of participants and the amount of bird and wildlife activity on view. For more information, call the park at 954-357-5400. Central Broward Regional is accessible via Broward County Transit Routes #18, #40, and #81.
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Stock up on native plants, herbs, and vegetable plants when the Anne Kolb Nature Center in Hollywood hosts a Go Native Plant Sale. The free event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, February 9, and all ages are welcome.
Over at Secret Woods Nature Center in Dania Beach, you can learn another way to grow plants at the park's ongoing series of Propagation Classes, which continues from 2 to 3 p.m. the next day, Sunday, February 10, with installment one, "Seeds." Participants will get hands-on instruction in various techniques, and you're welcome to bring your own seeds. Secret Woods also hosts a meeting of the Florida Native Plant Society, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, February 13. Future sessions focus on "Cuttings" and "Grafting."
For more information, call Anne Kolb at 954-357-5161 or Secret Woods at 954-357-8884. Anne Kolb is accessible via Broward County Transit Route #12, Secret Woods via Route #6.
By Land, By Water, By Air
Whether they live on the ground, swim in the water, or take to the air, several varieties of animals are center stage at Broward County Parks this month. Butterflies are the topic of the Delightful Flight program at Secret Woods Nature Center in Dania Beach, offering an up-close look at some South Florida species. It's from noon to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 10, and the fee is $1.50 per person. The focus shifts to Wonderful Reptiles on Saturday, February 16, when visitors will meet some of the nature center's reptilian residents. The free program is from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Both programs are for all ages.
For more information, call Secret Woods at 954-357-8884. The nature center is accessible via Broward County Transit Route #6.
Lichen Love Affair
Experiencing nature at night is something to behold, and the Lichen Love Affair is a great way to spend an evening in the great outdoors. Watch as lichens light up under the glow of black lights and learn about their complicated yet colorful relationships. Join us for this unique experience at Easterlin Park on Friday, February 15, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. This program is for ages 6 and up, and there is a $5-per-person fee. The program begins at the park office and preregistration is required.
To preregister or for more information, call Quiet Waters Park at 954-357-5100. Easterlin is accessible via Broward County Transit Route #14.
Presidential Plant Life
Learn how various United States Presidents helped to conserve our nation's natural resources at the Nature and Presidents Program at Anne Kolb Nature Center on Sunday, February 17, from 3 to 4 p.m. This program is for children ages 6 to 12 who are accompanied by an adult.
For more information and for fees, call the nature center at 954-357-5161. Anne Kolb is accessible via Broward County Transit Route #12.
Explore the Great Outdoors
Broward County offers residents and visitors beautiful and tranquil surroundings that have become part of our community's identity. Still, there are some areas of the County that are just as they were decades ago. Explore some of these natural oases by taking part in the Natural Area Exploration Series. This month's explorations will take place at Highlands Scrub Natural Area on Sunday, February 10, and at Hillsboro Pineland Natural Area on Sunday, February 24. Both hour long naturalist-led nature hikes are from 2 to 3 p.m., and are open to participants ages 3 and up. The cost of this program is $5 per person or $25 per person for the series pass, which allows you to attend as many of the hike in the series as you would like. There will be two additional dates in March and two more in April. Participants are advised to bring drinking water and binoculars to wear, closed-toed shoes, and long sleeves/pants. Preregistration is required.
To preregister or for more information, call Quiet Waters Park at 954-357-5100. Highlands Scrub is accessible via Broward County Transit Route #50, Hillsboro Pineland via Route # 18.
YouTube Spotlight – Butterfly Island at Secret Woods Nature Center
Broward County Parks now has its own YouTube Channel at www.YouTube.com/BrowardCountyParks. Stroll through a tranquil butterfly garden at Butterfly Island at Secret Woods Nature Center. Watch our video and see what could be waiting for you next time you visit.
Follow Us – On Twitter
Broward County Parks in now on Twitter! Follow us at @BrowardParks and keep up to date with important information, events, programs, and other happenings. Twitter accounts have also been created for five of our parks including Secret Woods Nature Center (@SecretWoodsNC) in Dania Beach. Visit the Broward County Government Stay Connected Web page to follow your favorite park.
Nature To Go
You can now take a little bit of Broward County nature home with you – thanks to a series of nature posters produced and sold by Broward County Parks. The six posters, all photographed in the county's parks, nature centers, and natural areas, feature American white waterlilies, burrowing owls, a gray fox, live oak trees, a prairie iris, and a queen butterfly. The posters look great either framed or unframed, and they're a distinctive way to bring a taste of nature into your home or office. They also make excellent gifts.
The offices at seven facilities have the posters available for purchase: the Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park in Hollywood, Fern Forest Nature Center in Coconut Creek, Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center in Davie, Markham Park in Sunrise, Plantation Heritage Park in Plantation, Tree Tops Park in Davie, and T.Y. Park in Hollywood.
The high-quality posters, which measure 18 inches by 24 inches, retail for $10, including Florida sales tax. You can also purchase posters by mail from Broward County Parks and Recreation, 950 N.W. 38th St., Oakland Park, FL 33309. Mail-order posters are $15 (includes Florida sales tax, shipping, and handling), with checks/money orders payable to Broward County Parks and Recreation. For more information, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
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We'd like to know what you think about our programs and facilities. Please take a moment to tell us how we're doing by filling out this survey.
Nature Centers of the Broward County Parks and Recreation Division
Anne Kolb Nature Center
751 Sheridan St., Hollywood
Deerfield Island Park
1720 Deerfield Island Park
Deerfield Beach
Fern Forest Nature Center
201 Lyons Rd. South Coconut Creek
Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center
3501 S.W. 130th Ave.
Secret Woods Nature Center
2701 W. State Rd. 84 Dania Beach
For more nature activities, please go to www.broward.org/parks/calendar.
Special Attractions
Airboat Rides (Everglades Holiday Park) – Batting Cages (AllGolf at C.B. Smith Park) – Butterfly World(Tradewinds Park) – Bike America (Quiet Waters Park) – Cable Water-Skiing (Ski Rixen USA at Quiet Waters Park) – Campgrounds (C.B. Smith Park, Easterlin Park, Markham Park, Quiet Waters Park, T.Y. Park) – Dog Park (Barkham at Markham Park) – Educational Farm (Tradewinds Park) – Exhibit Halls (Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park, Fern Forest Nature Center, Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center, Secret Woods Nature Center) – Golf Facilities (AllGolf at C.B. Smith Park) – Softball/Baseball Fields (Brian Piccolo Park, Sunview Park, Tradewinds Park) – Observatory (Markham Park) – Riding Stables (Tradewinds Park, Tree Tops Park) – Skate Park/Track (Brian Piccolo Park) – Target Range (Markham Park) – Tennis Centers (Brian Piccolo Park, C.B. Smith Park) – Velodrome (Brian Piccolo Park) – Water Playgrounds/ Waterslides/Swimming (C.B. Smith Park, Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium, Quiet Waters Park, T.Y. Park)
Mission Statement
The Parks and Recreation Division is dedicated to providing a countywide park system with diverse facilities and recreation opportunities, along with natural area conservation and research-based educational outreach, to enhance the well-being of residents, businesses, and visitors.
Founded in February 1956 and accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies, Broward County Parks and Recreation Division manages almost 6,500 acres, encompassing nearly 50 regional parks and nature centers, neighborhood parks, and natural areas at various stages of development. Facilities include water parks, campgrounds, a target range, a stadium, a skate park, an observatory, mountain bike trails, an educational farm with stables, and a velodrome and other sports facilities. Hours and fees vary by location. For more information, visit broward.org/parks.
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in County programs, services, and activities must contact the Special Populations Section at 954-357-8170 or TTY 954-537-2844 at least 10 business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request an accommodation.
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Prince Adam
Power Gauntlet Man-at-Arms
All the new figures look really good. I am not into the reissues of He-Man or Man-at-Arms, I wont be picking those up. I was really surprised to see the pictures, and even more surprised to see Sy-Klone. Very cool stuff. I can't wait for them.


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Stevey: We're sorry about the lack of documentation - lack of resources mean that documentation has taken a bit of a back seat. We will have documentation of the fileformat for 1.0 though.
If you don't mind looking at code - take a look at vorbis/lib/info.c: _vorbis_unpack_comment - while it isn't documentation, it should explain the format of the comment header (header number 2 - which is packet number 2) pretty clearly. The ogg layer is fully documented. We're happy to help out if you ask on the list or find us in #vorbis on OPN. Please do so.
For an example of parsing a number of important things from vorbis files without using libvorbis (it DOES use a significantly cut down version of libogg, but you could reimplement the bits of that needed seperately if you wanted to), you could look at the vorbis support in gnapster (it's possibly a bit out of date, I haven't looked at it since writing it, but it should be largely correct)


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AND1® Streetball is the ultimate basketball experience that features all the jaw-dropping moves of authentic streetball. Hit Rucker Park, Venice Beach, and all of streetball's holy grounds against the entire roster of AND1 legends like The Professor, Hot Sauce, 1/2 Man 1/2 Amazing and AO.
With unprecedented depth, freedom and control, AND1 Streetball is the new revolution in basketball gaming – giving players the opportunity to become the next streetball phenomenon. Create your own look, style and signature moves as you join the AND1 Mix Tape Tour - the world's one and only true streetball competition where originality and the ability to electrify the crowds will get your name mentioned alongside the streetball legends.
Experience Real Streetball Step into the shoes of the AND1 players to execute mesmerizing moves like Hot Sauce's killer cross-over, Helicopter's rim-bending dunks, and The Professor's no look passes.
Become the Next AND 1 Phenom Story Mode allows you to experience the trials and exhilarations of getting signed to the AND1 Mix Tape Team, as seen on ESPN. Dominate the Open Run, survive the hazing, and bring it home in the Final Game.
A Basketball Game Revolution Build your own character and create your own signature moves using AND1's revolutionary Create-A-Move editor, loaded with custom showboating, scoring, and celebration moves.
Can You Handle It? School the competition with I-Ball Controls , an intuitive control system that gives you fluid and precise command over every offensive and defensive move. Not only will you do it, you will also feel it.
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A segment of chromosome 14 folded to reveal a fractal curve using Origami. Designed and folded by Jason Ku. Photo by Erik Demaine. How do you get three billion pairs of As, Cs, Ts and Gs—about six feet worth of DNA—into the nucleus of a tiny cell? Most students of biology would answer by saying that ...
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...he has confirmed it...nothing but another east-coast Republican RINO, that the establishment is constantly foisting on the nations conservatives. Cristie pretty much showed his true colors by kissing ass with Obama when he was worried about getting enough funds from the countries tax payers for his socialist state's storm damages. Well now he's totally crossed over. Kinda like Colin Powell, who's always been treated with the utmost of respect by the Republicans, but now had continued to bite the hand that was feeding him...typical RINO. Wonder when Ann Coulter will admit to being hood-winked by a lardassed lefty?
Christie, Facing Re-election, Attacks NRA Ad
By Todd Beamon
There he goes again.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Thursday became the most prominent Republican to criticize the National Rifle Association — calling its advertisement referencing President Barack Obama's daughters "reprehensible."
"I think any of us who are public figures, you see that kind of ad and you cringe," Christie said at a news conference where he introduced a task force on guns and mental health.
Christie, facing re-election this year in heavily Democratic blue state New Jersey, appears to have made beating up on fellow Republicans and their supporters a central theme of his campaign.
The NRA's ad called Obama an "elitist hypocrite" for not supporting armed guards at schools, even though his daughters receive armed protection at school.
Obama's children attend the Sidwell school, an elite private academy in Washington, DC. The school has approximately a dozen armed security guards.
Additionally, the President's children are protected by a Secret Service detail.
"Are the presidents' kids more important than yours?" the ad's narrator asks.
The NRA, based in Fairfax, Va., in the wake of the Newton shooting, called for putting armed security guards in all schools. The idea was quickly ridiculed by the White House.
Christie, a potential 2016 candidate for the White House, said that children of public figures should not be subjected to political attacks. Christie has also voiced support for gun-control efforts, including an assault-weapons ban
"To talk about the president's children or any public officer's children who have — not by their own choice, but by requirement — to have protection and to use that somehow to try to make a political point I think is reprehensible," Christie said. "My children had no choice that I wanted to run for governor. I pretended that they did. I asked them what they thought.
Christie's comments marked the second time in recent months that he has publicly supported the Democratic president.
Just six days before the November election, Christie touted the president's relief efforts in the New Jersey-New York in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
Republicans were angered that Christie lavished praise on Obama at the earliest stage of the crisis, though federal and local response to the hurricane was later seen as disorganized and slow.
Many GOP observers and even Democrats like Bill Clinton say Christie's ringing endorsement helped President Obama win a second term in November over former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.
Christie first angered GOPers during the party's convention at Tampa, when he used his Keynote speaking slot to tout his own record as New Jersey governor and failed to strong promote Romney or criticize Obama.
Press reports have suggested that Christie's limp efforts to help Romney were fueled by the fact Romney did not tap him to become his vice-presidential running mate after promising to do so.
And Christie criticized House Speaker John Boehner earlier this month — blaming the Ohio Republican for delaying House consideration of a Sandy relief bill for storm-ravaged states.
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Come back, Mister SandmanMonday, November 8th, 2010
Among the random press releases I received last week was one which gave me pause. Rather than heralding an upcoming event, this one announced the results of a sleep study commissioned by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.
Issuance of the report, entitled, "The Facts About the Lack of Sleep Among Upstate New York Adults," was timely, what with the clocks scheduled to "fall back" over the weekend.
Now, I'm sure it isn't news that most of us are sleep deprived. According the study's findings, Southern Tier residents get an average of 7.1 hours of "shut-eye" per night. That's slightly higher than those in other regions, but still on the very low end of what's considered optimal – 7 to 8 hours.
I feel lucky if I get 6.
But what surprised me most was the study's claim that 50 years ago, Americans were devoting 1.5 to 2 hours more to sleep than we do today.
No wonder they refer to them as "the good old days"!
It was a different world back then, of course. Back when there were only a handful of network television stations, none of which broadcast 24-hours a day. Long before cable channels came into being, or the internet was born. Well before the information age, or the rise of digital technology.
Would I trade all that for an extra hour or two of sleep at night?
Thinking about how lovely it felt to sleep in for an extra hour yesterday -
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I like that Romney did
1. not play the race card
2. not play the gender card
3. not play the Ohio or Florida card
4. not play the media favorite card
instead he picked someone who will be good for the country, which after all is THE MOST IMPORTANT
Any doctrine that weakens personal responsibility for judgment and for action helps create the attitudes that welcome and support the totalitarian state.
(John Dewey)
Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company.
(George Washington)
Gig'em Aggies!! BTCO'77HOO t.u.!!
I hope Ryan can get his message out that if we stay under Obama in 15 years Medicare will not be here they are going and will be broke. Paul Ryan has a plan Obama doesn't have a clue.
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he doesn'tI would like to agree, but what is MOST IMPORTANT at the moment is to take back the Whitehouse and let's face it, he already had your and my votes, he needs to gather up a bunch of folks who either voted Democrat last time or didn't vote at all. Again, how does Ryan help with that?
All success belongs to the dog, all failure to the trainer.
Politics as usual...we have a choice between a big government, over spending Democrat or we can go the opposite direction and pick a big government, over spending Republican ticket. Those claiming Paul Ryan is a conservative or dislikes wasteful spending, or deficit, etc have never looked at his voting record! It's simple in politics...if Republicans are whining about the over spending, fast government growth, etc it's a clear sign they're not the "party in power" and vice-versus for the Democrats. Both parties are one in the same the only question to ask yourself is; when the country goes of the cliff-want it to be on the left or right side?
God has blessed America with a great soul in Paul Ryan.
This is an easy vote for us seniors if your over 55 you don' t even have to think about it we are fine. Obamas plan bankrupt SS and medicare in 15 years the money is gone, or Ryans plan to keep it and make sure its available for us, our kids and grandkids. 4 more years of the same or hope and change seems like we just heard this.....
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Raven - Moneybird's Black Magic Marker***
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Guppy flesh wound
First off, let me say I am new to the site and so if there is a fish injury thread already open and I simply haven't found it, my apologies.
So, I have a tequila sunrise guppy male that I noticed began hanging out a lot by itself at the top of the tank. Upon closer examination, I noticed a small open wound just before his tail fin on the bottom edge of his body. It doesn't appear to be a fungal infection etc, but most likely a simple wound of some sort.
He appears to be fully capable of moving and eating, so I am not too worried, but I would like some opinions on how long this will take to heal if I begin treating with something like melafix.
For anyone curious, my tank chemical readings are all within acceptable ranges, and there are several other guppies in the tank (29 gallons). There is also a clown pleco, 3 hatchetfish, and 2 quarter sized angelfish.
Keep your water conditions well maintained: 0 ammonia, no nitrite, low nitrate :)
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Council Roundup: Public forums on budget scheduled
The City Council on Monday held the first of three public hearings on the 2013-2014 budget and the 2013-2017 capital budget. Also planned are two public forums in June to provide information about the budgets.
The public forums will take place:
Three speakers, including representatives from the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce and the Bellevue Downtown Association, addressed the council at the hearing on Monday. The next public hearings will take place on July 23 and Nov. 19.
For the second time the city is using an "outcomes" approach to build the budget, with city services and programs evaluated based on community priorities, or outcomes, rather than city departments.
The seven outcomes are safe community; improved mobility; healthy and sustainable environment; innovative, vibrant and caring community; quality neighborhoods; economic growth and competitiveness; and responsive government.
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Academy of Culinary Arts Announces 15th Annual Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Celebration
November 2, 2011
At one minute past midnight on the third Thursday of each November, more than one million cases of Beaujolais Nouveau, the newest wine from the Beaujolais region of France, begin a journey to all parts of the world.
Wine enthusiasts can celebrate the release of several nouveau wines at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 18, at the Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape Community College. In conjunction with the local chapter of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, the Academy offers a limited number of tickets to this celebration where guests will be treated to authentic French country food and tantalizing desserts prepared and served by ACA students.
Beaujolais Nouveau is a fun, uncomplicated red wine meant to be enjoyed soon after bottling. Several varieties will be available for tasting.
Proceeds support student scholarships. Past events have raised more than $65,000 in scholarships for culinary students. The cost of the celebration is $60 per person. For reservations, contact Kelly Connor at (609) 340-4552 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
The ACA has been training future chefs since 1981, and is celebrating 30 years of culinary achievement this year. For more information on the Academy, call 1-800-645‑CHEF, e-mail email@example.com, or visit www.atlantic.edu/aca.


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Since the SHIELD Act was introduced two years ago, momentum has been building for patent reform in Congress. And when the House overwhelmingly passed the Innovation Act in December, it seemed real legislation might be close at hand. Since then, the Senate has been thrashing out its version of a patent bill. We need to keep up the pressure to make sure that any final deal includes meaningful reforms that will slow the flood of patent troll litigation. With the Senate about to break for recess, the next few days could be crucial.
UPDATE: March 31, 2014
Magistrate Judge Nathanael Cousins issued his written ruling granting EFF's motion to quash. It is available here.
UPDATE: March 5, 2014
The court held a hearing today on the subpoena. Good news: Magistrate Judge Nathanael Cousins agreed with EFF and struck down Personal Audio's demands. The judge will issue a written order shortly; we will publish as soon as we have it.
Personal Audio can try to appeal the decision, so this fight may continue. But for now: victory!
This is a big week in the world of patents. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank, a case about the eligibility of computer-implemented inventions. The outcome of this case has big implications on the future of software patents, the often broad and vague patents stockpiled by trolls and tech companies alike.
This week, EFF joined over 5,600 individuals in a letter (PDF) pressing the Senate for meaningful patent reform—reform that goes beyond the current Senate proposals and provides strong fixes to the patent troll problem.
As we wrote:
We need to increase transparency in the litigation process, starting with demand letters and patent ownership; we need to control the costs of litigation by, when appropriate, shifting fees and limiting expensive discovery; we need better programs for challenging bad patents; and we need to protect end-users and consumers.
Many problems with the patent system—from the explosion in patent trolling to the wasteful smartphone wars—can be traced to the flood of software patents issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO). These patents are often both broad and vague and are the favorite tool of trolls.
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A look at the deal that has Anton Stralman packing his bags and stampedin' to Calgary. The trade is as follows: To Toronto: F Wayne Primeau, 2011 2nd Round pick To Calgary: D Anton Stralman, F Colin Stuart, 7th Round pick in 2012. Drafted in the 7th round in 2005, many Leaf fans will be disappointed to see Stralman go as there was much anticipation on what kind of defenseman he co...


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I wasn't going to bring this up, but I just joined my friend Monica's volley ball team. Now, normally I would never consider doing anything that required stamina – especially when I could be comfortably shopping at the mall, but she enticed me with vague promises of having fun while being physically active and raising my self-esteem and all that. In fact, she had me worked up
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We are a small anime club, located in Southern New Jersey. We meet once a month, every second Saturday, in the Peter P. Childs Meeting Room of the Collingswood Library. Typical meetings run from 9:30am until 3:00pm, with the exception of the two or three summer months, when the meetings end at 1:00pm. Anime is shown from 10:00am until just short of the meeting's end. During full meetings, the club typically breaks one hour for lunch.
Our goal is to provide a catalyst for the exchange of information regarding anime, manga, and the like, between people of common interests, through mediums such as meetings, mailing lists, websites, and outside activities.
This coming month (April 10, 2010) is our 5th Anniversary. For this anniversary (the traditional gift for which is wood), we will be completing three series. So, when you come over, bring a few ideas for what we should start next. We will probably start with Seitokai no Ichizon, so we will need at least two more suggestions! We currently have nothing planned to celebrate, but that too is a suggestion we will welcome. So let us know what you think would be good ideas, via the mailing list.
At our previous meeting, we showed...
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While I was at work yesterday, I stepped outside to enjoy the beautifull weather for a few minutes. The sun was shinning bright and a few clouds in the sky. I step back into the building and I over hear someone talking about a tornado. So I check out the tv and they are saying there is "potential" for a tornado for this area. Someone told me that it went thru Logan County, my home county, but haven't heard anything about the storm.
I made a phone call to check if everything was alright and they told me a tornado touched down and went thru the area where a bunch of my kin folk live. Luckily nobody in the path of the tornado was injured seriously. The twister demolished only one house and the three people that were inside of it only suffered some bruises and cuts.
Its funny how a tornado will destroy some things and not others. The tornado went by my aunts house and only had a little damage to the house. The 2 big grain bins that was on the other side of the drive way are now 2 miles down the road. I saw one house where the entire front end was ripped off and the back of the house was fine.
There are several videos of the tornado and in each one of them there is not a single drop of rain. Each video you see the sun shinning except where the tornado is touching down and blowing everything in its path. I saw this morning that the weather channel registered it as a EF2 with 135 mph wind and was down for 5 miles and 300+ yards wide.
Its amazing nobody was fatally injured.