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Muskrat Falls is not going anywhere, so what's the rush in developing it without independent review?
That seemed to a question on the minds of the more than 100 people who gathered on the steps of the Colonial Building in St. John's Sunday. They were there at the urging of The People's Assembly, a newly formed citizen's group that is promoting what it calls grassroots democracy.
Sunday's rally took aim at the proposed Muskrat Falls hydroelectric dam, and served as a way for people to voice their concerns, if not outright opposition, to the $7.4-billion project.
"It's a forum for direct democracy," said Jon Parsons, one of the founders of The People's Assembly.
"So the idea is that if government processes show themselves to be not up to the standards of what we expect of a democratic society, people are responsible to take that upon themselves and enact democracy. Go and do things on their own. Organize in the streets ... and solve the problems that are in front of them.
"We're demonstrating to the government that this (is) the sort of discourse we want. This is the way we want public affairs to be handled — in public where everybody can see it," he said.
To that effect, much of the scorn dealt out by the people who spoke at the rally was actually not aimed at the idea of developing Muskrat Falls, but at the provincial government's handling of the approval process.
Stephanie Sodero said she went to the rally because she's concerned there has been a lack of transparency from the government relating to the project.
"It seems like the government is committed to the project no matter what," Sodero said. "I'm concerned about the motivations behind that. What's the rush on this project? It's great to be exploring renewable energy, but why are they moving so steadfastly on this one project?"
Others were not so succinct in their opinions.
Richard Cashin, a former politician, union leader and co-founder of anti-Muskrat Falls project group, 2041 Energy Inc., referenced George Orwell's dystopian novel "1984" right at the beginning of his speech.
In it, he accused the government of Premier Kathy Dunderdale of double-speak, re-writing history and stymieing the Public Utilities Board's (PUB) efforts to review the project.
He also criticized a move the province made earlier this month, when it released a flood of reports relating to the project.
More information is a good thing, said Cashin, but he added the government's plan was flawed from the beginning.
"All these pieces of information they throw at us, and then they scold us, 'why do you want an independent (review) when we've spent all this money?'
"Well you know, If your IQ is above room temperature, you will know that if you hire a consultant and you pay a consultant — the first thing you have to do ... (is answer): where do you want the consultant to take the report? It's not open ended. It's no substitute for due process," said Cashin.
Other speakers included NDP Leader Lorraine Michael, who talked about her intentions to continue to call on the government to allow the PUB to review the Muskrat Falls project, and Liberal MHA Andrew Parsons, who decried the government's unwillingness to allow specialists to be questioned during a now-defunct special debate on the project.
Labrador resident Angus Anderson also addressed the crowd; he talked about the destruction of the Muskrat Falls river system and its effect on First Nations residents in the area.
All these points of view just go to show that there are still a lot of unanswered questions around Muskrat Falls, said Jon Parsons, which is why The People's Assembly is trying to encourage public discussion.
"People are not only concerned about potential impacts the Muskrat Falls project might have for the people of the province, but also the way the process has unfolded. People are just not happy with government," he said.
"Last year at this time, Kathy Dunderdale said, in an interview, that the House of Assembly is dysfunctional. What's happened between now and then? We got a secrecy act and we got a glossy flyer in the mail. That doesn't (seem) to be a very good way to address dysfunction in the House of Assembly."
The People's Assembly has more plans for public engagement on this issue. More information can be found online at www.pa-nl.ca.
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People's Assembly ralliers march down Military Road on the way to the Colonial Building Sunday. The group was voicing concerns about the Muskrat Falls approval process. For video from the event, go to www.thetelegram.com.
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Following Qualcomm's (QCOM) analyst day meeting in New York today, president and COO Steve Mollenkopf was kind enough to talk with me for a few minutes regarding a variety of topics, including emerging market smartphone trends and the battle for tablet computing.
On the latter score, I asked Mollenkopf how he sees Qualcomm faring relative to Intel (INTC), which has received accolades for its latest "Atom" application processor for tablets, "Bay Trail," released earlier this year.
Mollenkopf assures me that "given the performance we can deliver with Snapdragon 800 or 805, we are not too concerned about where we sit with respect to other vendors," referring to the company's most recent models of its application processor family.
On a deeper level, Mollenkopf rejects the notion, propounded by Intel, that tablet computers will be something more like the traditional personal computer, as the category matures in power and performance, supposedly tipping the advantage to Intel as the PC heavyweight. It is a view that was espoused by former Intel CEO Paul Otellini, and that has been taken up by his successor, Brian Krzanich.
"The tablet is not really so much like a PC," says Mollenkopf.
"There are a number of things that need to be integrated, and here the PC model basically comes up short, such as video." He offers as an example the Amazon.com (AMZN) "Kindle Fire HDX" tablet released in recent weeks. It uses a Snapdragon 800. "There are many things we did there that differentiate us, things such as the display, to make it more readable in direct sunlight, for example — those are things you wouldn't do if it weren't a mobile product."
"We also incorporated special security features [in the chipset] for the download and storage of rental content on the Kindle Fire."
In sum, then, the "we look at the tablet as more of a mobile device, more like a phone, and not a laptop."
When I suggest that Intel has long dominated the use of performance benchmarks to push the prowess of its chips, Mollenkopf bats that aside, replying "As far as benchmarks for tablets, we have created more realistic benchmarks than the stuff that typically gets thrown around in the PC world, benchmarks that are more attuned to the demands of mobile."
I also asked Mollenkopf about how he sees the next big leap in chip manufacturing playing out, and whether it may prove problematic given that Qualcomm last year suffered through delays in getting parts at the latest technology node, using features measuring 28 billionths of a meter.
Would there be the same problem with this latest technology process, 20-nanometer, I asked?
"20 nano will not be a drama," he says. "What happened there was, we had so much traction that we couldn't match the ramp on the front end."
"But generally speaking, the problem you just had is never the one you will have next," he says with a wry smile, before adding, more seriously, "We are converting the supply chain from being node-laggard to node-leader, so things will be different this time."
I ask Qualcomm about Intel's vaunted prowess in semiconductor process technology, and Intel's contention, held by some analyst on the Street, that Qualcomm's partners, such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM), may run aground as chip features face more daunting effects at small feature sizes in coming years.
On the one hand, "we have many partners for making chips," he points out, "and we think there are many companies that will do just fine making transistors at these new technology nodes, including Samsung [Electronics (005930KS), and TSM, and we think GlobalFoundries has a shot as well. We also fab with [China-based] Semiconductor Manufacturing International. So, we think there are a lot of parties who are capable of making transistors."
At the same time, "We think, unlike our friends up north [Intel], that the transistor is not necessarily the most important thing," argues Mollenkopf.


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FULTON – Itawamba Community College head men's soccer coach Mike Sullivan announced the signing of Columbus High School star Ricky Hackler and Starkville High School standout Dylan Howard on Monday.
"This is a big day for our men's program," said Sullivan. "I feel like both Ricky and Dylan will bring a lot to our team next season with the ability to score goals and an equally good ability to set their teammates up for scoring opportunities. Both these guys will come in with a chance to play and see a lot of minutes right away."
Hackler, a midfielder, leads Columbus with 14 goals and 3 assists for a team-high 31 points the 11-5 Falcons.
"This is a surreal moment," said Hackler. "I've always wanted to play college soccer, but didn't know if I would ever get this opportunity so it feels great knowing I'll get the chance to be an Indian next season."
"Ricky has been an outstanding leader for this team for as long as I've been coaching," said Columbus head coach Ben Moore. "He is one of the more experienced players, fantastic with the ball and is very unselfish with the ball. He has really built his character and role on this team over the years to be able to do whatever he needs to help the team win."
Howard, a midfielder, has 2 goals and 2 assists this season and helped lead for Coach Brian Bennett and the Yellowjackets to the Class 5A State Championship last season.
"It feels good to have this opportunity," said Howard. "I was glad to be able to sign with a program like ICC and be able to play with a couple of former teammates. I am going to train hard this summer and finish out the season strong to get ready for a great year next year."
"Dylan is going to leave as one of the winningest players in our program's history," said Bennett. "He is having a great season this year coming off our championship season last year. Dylan is a supper player that is very smart and has excellent touch on the ball."
For more information on ICC soccer and the eight other intercollegiate athletic programs visit www.LetsGoICC.com.


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I just picked up a yellow pup, female, 2 weeks ago.
She's now 11 weeks old and i've started working with her and she's doing great already.
Faigh(dawg) picked up on the whistle commands very quickly and shows good signs of drive.
Now I understand that Wolters moves at an "accelerated" pace, and it's what both my uncle and grandfather use.
Just curious what the community's thoughts were on this training path or if the Hillman, mentioned often in threads, is the way to go.


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On the eve of publishing a book of poems about a murdered aunt, whose 1969 death was thought to have been part of a killing spree of a serial killer who targeted college age women near the Eastern Michigan and University of Michigan campuses, author Maggie Nelson unexpectedly received a phone call from a police detective in Ann Arbor, Michigan, who tells her that he believes he's cracked the case and is about to arrest a new suspect. This is where The Red Parts, Nelson's brilliant true crime memoir begins.
Local readers may recall the case given the suspect was employed at Borgess Hospital and lived in nearby Gobles. More than simply a straightforward account of the criminal trial, Nelson critically probes her own complicated family history in addition to trying to make sense of our culture of violence and sexism. Available to stream using your Hoopla account and in book form, The Red Parts is a fascinating page turner from a writer with a fresh, bold voice.
It's the time of year when our camping gear comes out of storage and we start to think about where we will explore Michigan this summer. For years, one of my favorite resources has been the Best Tent Camping Michigan guide.
I always research any travel destination online and in print books. KPL has so many helpful resources for planning your next adventure in Michigan, or anywhere else.
American Street follows the story of a Haitian teenage girl named Fabiola who planned on coming to stay with her aunt and cousins in Detroit, Michigan. Though Fabiola was born in the US, and is an American citizen, her mother is not, and she ends up getting detained at the JFK airport. As a result, Fabiola is forced to start a brand new life on her own-- creating a new identity in an unfamiliar country, with family she doesn't know, all the while trying to find a way to be reunited with her mother.
It's always interesting to see your home through someone else's eyes, and this debut novel by Ibi Zoboi, a Haitian immigrant herself, provides a fresh and unique perspective on the American Dream, and the compromises one has to make along the way.
The environmental history of Michigan in the twentieth century (and beyond) has been one characterized by intermittent disasters with wide-ranging implications for the health and well-being of its citizens. One need only examine the Environmental Protection Agency's maps of Superfund sites (specially-designated toxic waste remediation locations) in Michigan to better understand the current scope of the problems.We have seen recent examples play out over the last year including the Flint water crisis and the discovery of water contamination stemming from a decommissioned Air Force Base in Oscoda. Citizens of Kalamazoo will be well-aware of the Allied Paper Mill / Portage Creek / Kalamazoo River Superfund PCB remediation process that has dominated the environmental consciousness of Kalamazoo and Allegan counties since the early 1990s - not to mention the subsequent Enbridge oil spill.As alarming as these scenarios have been, the effects and general contamination produced by each could be described as relatively localized, at least in comparison to a 1973 disaster which resulted in the poisoning of the general population (approximately 9 million individuals) of Michigan through compromised dairy products. This is the subject of The Poisoning of Michigan by Joyce Egginton. Egginton begins by summarizing the broad strokes of the accident, which began at the Michigan Chemical Corporation where a variety of industrial chemicals were produced. Among these were Nutrimaster, an additive for livestock feed which was shown to increase milk production in dairy cows and have other beneficial effects, and Firemaster, a polybrominated biphenyl (a type of chemical very similar to PCBs) that was being used at the time as a top-notch industrial fire-retardant. The chemicals were nearly indistinguishable to the naked eye, and a paper shortage had led to some extremely questionable techniques being implemented to label the 50-pound brown paper bags in which both Nutrimaster and Firemaster were shipped. The outcome of this unconscionable confluence of circumstances was that in the Spring of 1973 a truck driver delivered several thousand pounds of Firemaster to the largest agricultural feed plant in Michigan where it was unknowingly combined with livestock feed, dispersed to more than 5,000 farms all over the state and fed to a variety of farm animals for nearly a year before being positively identified. Egginton goes on to discuss in great detail the efforts of a handful of individuals, including a dairy farmer with a chemistry degree, who worked to pinpoint the cause of what followed: cows lost weight precipitously, milk production plummeted, chickens were born with tumors, animals in general refused to eat and perished. Similar outcomes awaited humans who consumed the products produced by those animals to the degree that a measurable decline in the athletic prowess of Michigan sports teams was noted during the years of peak contamination. All of this took place within an atmosphere which Egginton describes as one characterized by bureaucratic denial, industrial indifference, and the isolation of the afflicted.Even when viewed alongside such well-known environmental disasters as Love Canal, which would be brought to light five years later, the degree of contamination stemming from the accident remains unparalleled in the United States. Occasionally the event is revisited by the media, and the ongoing effects are measured and discussed, but proportional to its impact, it seems to have become a little-known chapter in the environmental and agricultural history of Michigan.
I highly recommend No Ordinary Sound by Denise Lewis Patrick. The story introduces Melody Ellison, the latest addition to the American Girl historical dolls line BeForever. Reading it transported me back to my childhood growing up in Detroit during the 1960s. It is a wonderful read and I was so impressed with all the authentic references to the city and the time period.
Melody is a talented 9-year-old who loves to sing. Her story unfolds as she tries to balance her youthful dreams with the harsh realities of growing up during the Civil Rights Era. After Melody is chosen to sing a solo at her church recital, she experiences set-backs at home, in her community, and in her country.
The author has written a true classic here. I can't wait for the Melody Ellison doll to debut this summer. I just might find myself standing in line at a mall somewhere.
Sean and Sonya Hollins released their new book Benjamin Losford and his Handy Dandy Clippers on February 9, 2016. Their book release was at a Black History Month program at the Powell Branch that evening. This true story is about a runaway slave named Abraham Losford. Abraham made it as far as Canada and later traveled back down to settle in Howell, Michigan. He opened the first barber shop in Howell cutting hair with the clippers he used as a slave. After establishing his business he headed back down south to get his wife and kids. His wife had passed away but he was able to return with his son, Benjamin. He taught Benjamin his trade and later past his clippers off to Benjamin so he could become a next generation barber. Benjamin used his father's handy dandy clippers and opened his shop in Edmore, Michigan. Kenjji, the illustrator of Benjamin Losford and his Handy Dandy Clippers, did a fantastic job of bringing the story to life. At the program Sonya spoke about her career beginnings. Her interest in writing began in the 3rd grade. She had a fantastic teacher that lit a spark in her imagination the never waned. This teacher was her inspiration and later her mentor. This is a great true story that really needed to be told.
According to ancient mythology, every mermaid has a special gemstone hidden somewhere in the sea. When the mermaid finds her gem, her tail becomes that color and she acquires her magical powers. And so begins our story of Tallulah.
Tallulah, the mermaid, realizes that she is different from the other mermaids in the ocean. She doesn't look like the other young mermaids she lives with. Her tail doesn't sparkle. Her tail is a dull gray. When all the other mermaids go on their quest to find their special gemstone Tallulah goes too. She searches every ocean and sea for a year but returns without a gem and her tail is still dull gray. The elder mermaid tells her that no ocean or sea holds her gem and to search no more. But then the old sea turtle asks if she has looked in the Great Lakes. Of course all the others say it is ridiculous, lakes don't need mermaids. However the old turtle tells her these lakes are special and more beautiful than Tallulah can ever imagine. Turtle agrees to take her there and together they explores all the Great Lakes except for one – Lake Michigan. It is there that Tallulah discovers a sand castle with something oddly familiar on it. She finds a Petoskey Stone with it's beautiful sunburst pattern – she finds her gemstone. Tallulah's tail takes on the beautiful pattern of Petoskey Stones. Old Turtle tells her the Great Lakes have found their mermaid.
This is such a fun story because who doesn't love mermaids. I had never heard the ancient myth about the Great Lakes and the Petoskey Stones until I read this book. The end panels have a simple map of the land with major cities and the 5 Great Lakes. Wouldn't it be fun to share this story and have the special Petoskey Stones to show your listeners. I still love collecting the stones along the beach up north and now I can imagine Tallulah with her powers helping fisherman and freighters during storms and guarding the sunken treasures of the Great Lakes.
This portrait of Detroit in 1963 has been considered the turning point for the city's decline.
David Maraniss writes of the early days of Motown, the Mustang, civil rights, larger-than-life figures including Henry Ford II; George Romney; Lee Iacocca; Walter Reuther; Berry Gordy; Martin Luther King; Rev CL Franklin, Aretha's father, and even the bid to host the summer Olympics.
Although there is a focus on the music and auto industries of 1963 Detroit, the politics, culture, and lifestyle of the country with an emphasis on Detroit are covered in this very readable book. It explores the optimism of the times along with the signs of major problems to come.
Many baseball fans have reluctantly considered Ty Cobb one of the greatest baseball players ever. I write "reluctantly" because he has been also thought of as a one of the most mean-spirited, violent, cruel and racist individuals to ever play the game. Author Charles Leerhsen set out on a monumental task of examining Cobb's past to discover not only if the reputation is deserved, but also if the stories were even true. This amazingly well-researched biography debunks many of the myths that seem to form the basis of Cobb's legacy. There is no proof that he ever sharpened his spikes on the dugout steps to scare opposing infielders. In fact, this is a lie that Cobb spent most of his life after baseball trying to disprove. Was Cobb an ultra-competitive, hard-nosed competitor? Most definitely. Was Cobb he a blood thirsty monster who would hurt other players and fans just to gain an advantage? No, he was the product of a time in which baseball was becoming "America's pastime" and journalists were just beginning to learn to shine the spotlight on its stars. Cobb held the respect and admiration of many in the game up until his death. Leerhsen does a masterful job of washing away the dirt that covered the truth about Cobb. Fans of baseball will love this portrayal of baseball's first superstar, a man so respected by other players that he was the first player elected to the Hall of Fame.
On May 1st, 1915 — exactly 100 years ago today, Kalamazoo "went dry," closing the doors on all of the saloons, bars, clubs and other public drinking establishments throughout the county. During the April 5th election that year, Kalamazoo voters had turned out in strong support of the "local option," which would make it illegal to sell or manufacture distilled liquor, beer and wine after May 1st.
With little in the way of last-minute fanfare and without a single reported incident of public drunkenness, 65 local establishments cleared their shelves, drained their kegs, and closed their doors in order to meet the midnight, April 30 deadline. This included 39 saloons in the city of Kalamazoo, along with a handful of others in Schoolcraft and Vicksburg, plus the Kalamazoo Brewing Company, the last in Kalamazoo's long line of pre-Prohibition brewers and distillers.
But Kalamazoo wasn't the first county in the state to ban liquor sales. Anti-liquor sentiment had been "brewing" in Michigan since before the Civil War. Van Buren County led the way when it went dry in 1907, and by 1911, 39 counties had adopted local ordinances against alcohol. Michigan became the first state in the nation to go "dry" with a statewide ban on liquor sales in 1918, more than a year ahead of the nationwide federal ban on alcohol sales and consumption, the Eighteenth Amendment.
This all came to an end in December 1933 with the passage of the Twenty-first Amendment and the repeal of Prohibition, but the effects of the prohibition movement lingered for decades. Kalamazoo restaurants were prohibited from selling liquor by the glass until 1964, and the sale of liquor before noon on Sunday was still against the law until 2011.
Now, of course, Kalamazoo has a thriving batch of craft brewers and distillers, and has since earned a solid reputation among beer lovers nationwide. So celebrate... check out The Michigan Beer Film, take a tour of Kalamazoo's beer culture with West Michigan Beer Tours, or earn your degree in sustainable craft brewing from the new KVCC-WMU joint venture. How things have changed. Cheers!
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The roadcut in the 2,700 million year old greenstone contains pillows, structures that are indicative of underwater eruptions of lava. The pillows are more easily seen at the top of the roadcut where they have undergone more weathering.
Mt. Hood, Oregon reflected in the waters of Lost Lake. Photo by Bruce Ely
The Portland Timbers, who had been struggling to hold leads and win games this season, put together their most dominant performance of the year, shocking league powerhouse Los Angeles 3-0 in front of a sold-out crowd of 18,627 delirious fans at Jeld-Wen Field. "It's a huge win," Portland goalkeeper Troy Perkins sai...
A taggable version of this image is on The Oregonian newspaper web site ... oregonianextra.com/gigapan/timbers-opener/index.html The Portland Timbers rolled past Chicago 4-2 in their first MLS home game in front of 18,627 at sold-out Jeld-Wen Field Thursday night. The constant rain that started hours befor...
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Trench mouth is a painful bacterial infection that involves swelling (inflammation) and ulcers in the gums (gingivae).
Vincent's stomatitis; Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
Trench mouth is a painful form of gum swelling (gingivitis). The term "trench mouth" comes from World War I, when the disorder was common among soldiers.
The mouth normally contains a balance of different bacteria. Trench mouth occurs when there are too many normal mouth bacteria. The gums become infected and develop painful ulcers. Viruses may be involved in allowing the bacteria to grow too much.
Risks include the following:
This disorder is rare. When it does occur, trench mouth most often affects persons ages 15 - 35.
Note: Symptoms often begin suddenly.
The health care provider will look at your mouth for signs of trench mouth:
There may be a gray film caused by broken down (decomposed) gum tissue. Occasionally, there may be fever and swollen lymph nodes of the head and neck.
Dental x-rays or x-rays of the face may be done to determine how severe the infection is and how much tissue has been destroyed.
This disease may also be tested for by a throat swab culture.
The goals of treatment are to cure the infection and relieve symptoms. Your health care provider may prescribe antibiotics if you have a fever.
Good oral hygiene is vital to the treatment of trench mouth. Brush and floss your teeth thoroughly as often as possible, at least twice a day and preferably after each meal and at bedtime.
Salt water rinses (1/2 teaspoon of salt in 1 cup of water) may soothe sore gums. Hydrogen peroxide, used to rinse the gums, is often recommended to remove dead or dying gum tissue.
Over-the-counter pain relievers (analgesics) may reduce your discomfort. Soothing rinses or coating agents may reduce pain, especially before eating. You may apply lidocaine to the gums for severe pain.
You may be asked to visit a dentist or dental hygienist to have your teeth professionally cleaned and to have the plaque removed, once your gums feel less tender. You may need frequent dental cleaning and examinations until the disorder is cleared.
To prevent the condition from coming back, your health care provider may give you instructions on how to:
Avoid irritants, including smoking and hot or spicy foods.
The infection usually responds to treatment. The disorder can be quite painful until it is treated. If trench mouth is untreated or treatment is delayed, the infection can spread to the cheeks, lips, or jawbone and destroy these tissues.
Call the dentist if you have symptoms of trench mouth, or if fever or other new symptoms develop.
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The Veterans Fire Corps crew members working in the Routt National Forest are, clockwise from top left, crew leader Josh Avery, Mike Bowers, Craig Parker, Toua Vang and Elder Pyatt.
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After spending a year deployed in Iraq in the Army, Elder Pyatt had to adjust to civilian life when he finished his service in 2008.
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"The dark side clouds everything. Impossible to see, the future is. But this I am sure of - do their duty the Jedi will." --Yoda from Attack of the Clones.
Those are some nice pics BCJ! I'd like to get out and see that in person, hopefully one day, I will.
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I'm interested in opinions, comments, suggestions about any and all experiences with the above. I'll be heading cross-country shortly and need to book rooms along the way.
Thank you for your support.
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As for Travelocity and Expeidia I've only used them as a guage for buying airplane tickets to get an average of what I should be paying.
My summer vacation was quite good. I went to 3 places that I haven't been yet. I went to Perth, Singapore, and the Philippines. I knew Perth would be amazing but I was pleasantly surprised by the last two in that they were both rather fun. We're supposed to be hitting Hong Kong for the fall cruise but I've been there once already...
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I guess this is a site of homebodies.
Thank you, Slick. I've taken your advice and so far, so good. I also price checked with the competitors. Everyone has the same fare (for the most part). A week from today I'll be "standin' on a corner...." at the end of the first leg of my trip.
¡Que la fuerza te acompañe!
From August 16-22 I had my first real vacation (not just 3-4 days off) since November. I traveled, but it wasn't all rest and relaxation. I was helping some jerk (Cappy) move from Michigan to Colorado. Sunday consisted of help him pack up the van in 95 degree weather. Next was two days (Mon & Tues) in an uncomfortable moving van through 800+ miles in two of the most boring states I've ever seen (Iowa and Nebraska). Then, a grueling day (Wed) lugging stuff up to a third floor, nearly killing myself in the process due to a lack of oxygen. Finally, a day (Thurs) of getting up at 4 am to begin the approximately 12 hour journey home, via 2 planes and a car ride. So I got to relax on Friday and Saturday.
Looking back, as horrible as it seemed at times, it was actually pretty fun
Also, we got take a little break and to meet another SSGer on Monday evening, pbarnard, which was very cool.
And I'm really looking forward to the last two weeks in October when I'll take another two weeks, even though I'm not planning any trips.
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Mummy of the raincoat is a gigantic trollop.
And, wow, RB! Cappy's going to have a long commute to go see Wings games with you on the weekends! I had no idea he was becoming JJL's neighbor!
Any chance he'll become and Avalanche fan?
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I'm not sure if this is the right place for this, but it's what I now shoot. I shoot compound bow for 35 years & stick bow before that; work, play & genitics have my shoulers worn out period. Even with 80% let off the motion of raising my bow & drawing became to painfull, not so much the pain but the interuption of concentration that would occur as I raised my bow to draw.
Now here I sit with a nice Ten Point pro-elite cross bow 185 lb draw @ 350 fps, it's like shooting a rifle that's why I shot a bow in the first place. I will say that I do like the lighted scope, I might go back to head shoots ?
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The exhibition, which features some 50 works by Roberts, is the first significant show devoted to the artist and the largest ever gathering of his works. It coincides with the publication of the most comprehensive study on the artist in over 30 years, 'Thomas Roberts: Landscape and Patronage in Eighteenth-Century Ireland', written by William Laffan and Brendan Rooney, who have also curated the National Gallery exhibition. Click here for further details about the publication and the curators.
There has not been an in-depth presentation of Roberts's work since the National Gallery's exhibition in 1978 when just 16 works by the artist were on display. Since then, important paintings by Roberts have come to light and now have an opportunity to be admired in full splendour.
Out of the 64 autograph works assembled for the book, 47 will be included in the exhibition, all of which belong to a career that lasted just a decade. Roberts died in Lisbon, tragically young at the age of 28, in 1777, and not in 1778 as previously thought.
The exhibition will focus on key areas of the artist's oeuvre: topographical views of picturesque locations in Dublin, Wicklow and Meath, as well as wonderful views of the north-west of Ireland, featuring subjects painted in and around Lough Erne, Belturbet, Belleek and Ballyshanon. There will also be examples of his storm scenes and ideal landscapes and the wonderful demesne views of Dawson Grove, Co. Monaghan, Slane, Co. Meath, and the Casino at Marino. Unique to the exhibition will be Roberts's series of views of some of Ireland's finest demesnes such as the Lucan series, and the complete set of views at Carton, Co. Kildare. Also included is a rare portrait of the artist by Hugh Douglas Hamilton (recently acquired by the National Gallery of Ireland), as well as paintings by Roberts's teachers; George Mullins and John Butts, and his contemporaries George Barret, Robert Carver and William Ashford.
Thomas Roberts was born in Waterford, in 1748, the son of architect, 'Honest John' Roberts (1714-1796), who is synonymous with the two Cathedrals in Waterford.
In 1762, Roberts enrolled in the Dublin Society Drawing Schools where he trained under George Mullins (fl.1756-1775/6), a distinguished landscape painter in his own right, and the Cork born artist, John Butts (c.1728-65). Roberts developed a distinctive approach to landscape painting. His close attention to detail of the Irish landscape, together with an instinctive ability in capturing the effects of nature, earned him critical acclaim during his short career.
As a consequence, he invited great interest and subsequent patronage from some of the highest ranking figures in Ireland, among them Sir Ralph Gore, Earl of Ross, and Viscount Belleisle (Belle Isle at Lough Erne); Thomas Dawson, Baron Dartrey (Dawson Grove, Co. Monaghan), Lord Charlemont (Marino), the Veseys of Lucan Demesne and the FitzGeralds of Carton House and Demesne. Roberts was also commissioned by the Leesons of Russborough House.
The exhibition includes many previously unknown works, the majority of which have been assembled from private collections as well as from the National Gallery of Ireland, and other museums in Ireland and abroad. It highlights the artist's outstanding achievements during his short career spanning the 1760s and 1770s. This together with the thorough study on Roberts by William Laffan and Brendan Rooney, aims to make his work more widely known which up until now has been little appreciated outside specialist circles. Roberts was an enigmatic figure whose life and work are celebrated in this much anticipated retrospective exhibition and aims to place him in the annals of European landscape painting.
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Juro, Thanks as always for the advice.
NWFlyFisher, Your right I didn't give a lot of info. I'm sorry for this. The main reason for a mini van is that my wife will drive it most of the time. She has a home day care and would like to take the kids on excursions to parks, playgrounds, etc.
Personally I would prefer to get an SUV. But this is a vehicle for my wife and she will veto it unless it has seats for at least six. I'm going to end up with her old Corolla for a the next four or five years until I wear it out.
The towing question is primarily for info. While I don't have a boat, yet, I know I have no chance of getting one if I have to buy a vehicle to tow it. What I eventually want is a 14-15' skiff with a 15-20 HP motor, and I'm guessing at a trailer weight of ~ 700 - 1,200 pounds.
You didn't offer very much info. How big is the boat? Why do you feel the mini-van might meet your needs?
I drag a 17-foot Boston Whaler Montauk around behind a Ford Explorer Sport-Trac (used to tow it behind a Ford F250 Super Duty Power Stroke ) Its the melding of an SUV and a Pickup Truck....4X4; tows 3500lbs out of the showroom; plenty of interior room (5 adults), bed handles 8 bales of hay for our 2 horses; tows the horses and their trailer easily as well able to tow the Montauk (fully loaded) up a MONSTER hill here in Gig Harbor without blinking an eye. Wife loves driving it and, if we had kids, we'd have no problem dragging them around either (unless we were trying to repopulate the planet with more than 4.) Unless you've got a boat >3500lbs and 6 kids, you may find some better options out there besides a mini-van.
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There was an app that did something similar but there was some lag so I removed it. It was especially an issue when you had your phone open, closed it and then opened it back up to make a call it wouldn't go through. Not sure if this app will lag in such a way but it is actually a great idea.
No lagging that I could tell
I learnt my lesson with apps like this that mess with the radio -- so no thanks. After I purchased "battsaver" and used it on my first 4s I lost all signal and had to get a refurb replacement, then I used the app AGAIN on the refurb and the same thing happened. The app performed it's function because I got terrific battery life while using it but I cant afford to purchase a new iphone every few months in order to extend battery life. So 2 iPhone 4s' later I've finally learned the lesson. Btw I contacted the dev too and he didn't care nor did he offer to do anything.
I've also read that there's quite a few people that have had the same issue with that particular program.
so this app will basicly toggle the Celluar Data tab in the Network settings when wifi is dectected? then it will turn it back on for you when wifi is not detected? so this app will conserve battery life by not searching for 3g when wifi is available?
so when this app is active and wifi is avaialble, will i see the Celuar Data tab set to off?
will this app support 4g for iphone 4s?
battsaver does this and more...
Wel i bought this but it doesnt do what it should :S if i leave my Wifi zone it wont automaticly enable 3g/data it only enable my 3g/data if i manualy toggle Wifi off :S :S. i already posted the developer of this and he promised a update yesterday but still nothing :S.. i gues a wast of my money...
i for one will stick with ¨Auto 3G¨, witch is a jailbreak tweak that has long been in cydia and does essentially the same thing except it goes even further... Auto 3G will change from 3G to E (edge) connection when you lock your phone(in a user determined time after lock) and switches back to 3g seamlessly as soon as you swipe to unlock, it also gives the configuration options to prioritize radios, so where there is wifi available, it will turn 3g off but maintain cellular connection via E[and after switch back seamlessly]; you can even set to keep on E (edge or 2g however you want to call it) except for when specific applications that you determine are running, ect ect....
Auto 3G.. has done wonders for me...
in fact... here you go..
i believe the above is an old package tho... Because i have it installed on iPhone 4S 5.2.1 and work amazing
The only way that you could save battery life is by turning your iPhone off !!!! Because if you have a bad reception area u chances are drain battery quickly !!! Also don't for get the wifi as well the Bluetooth !!! This things can drain your battery life quickly


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Well, we're back in our home state now after a 3.5 day whirlwind Market in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Our Coming Soon page is going to to be growing over the next few weeks after all we (and you!) saw, so be sure to check back often!
Tomorrow we're announcing the winner of our Rouenneries and Authentic Fat Quarter Bundles giveaways via Twitter and the Jolly Jabber, so get yer comments and tweets in! Go to our first Market post for details!
A few more photos for your hungry eyes :)
The gals of Abbey Lane Quilts modeling their bags! Enjoyed our chat!
A Michael Miller display of an upcoming Pillow & Maxfield line. The colors are perfectly royal.
Gudrun Erla hanging out in her G.E. Designs booth. Love her patterns, and she has an upcoming fabric line, Glow!
quilts from the Quilt Show!
Carrie Nelson at the Miss Rosie's Quilts booth. She can't wait to see the 24 season finale LOL!
Anna Griffin -- always an elegant sight.
I'd be remiss if I didn't post a shot of the Amy Butler booth!
A shot of a Katie Patch Designs quilt -- thought it was so interesting!
The Moda Collections for a Cause: Alliance quilt. Stunning.
The This & That booth!
A close up of a The Morris Workshop quilt at Calico Carriage's booth. Love this line, can't wait for it to be released in the summer!
Shot Lynne Hagmeier shopping at Primitive Gatherings paparazzi style.
...and then again, back in her own booth...not paparazzi style?....
Thanks for joining us on our Market journey this season...come back tomorrow for the winner announcements and maybe some poignant thoughts? LOL we'll see...
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Spring Market Day 3.5
Well, we're back in our home state now after a 3.5 day whirlwind Market in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Our Coming Soon page is going to to be growing over the next few weeks after all we (and you!) saw, so be sure to check back often!
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40 comments:
- Sherri said...
All the pictures were just wonderful...thanks so much! And now I guess I'll have to be checking the "coming soon" pages every day lol!!!
- May 17, 2009 at 10:54 PM
- deborah said...
Thank you for all the great pictures-so nice for those of us who couldn't attend! I will also be checking the 'coming soon' pages frequently:)
- May 17, 2009 at 11:22 PM
- Suz said...
Thanks for sharing all of the pictures and details of your experience at market. It is so fun to actually see the designers that I hear about. I loved being able to see the different booths, but so glad you took a pic of Amy Butlers. Loved it! From what I hear, market is a lot of work. I appreciate that you took time to keep all us up to date, play by play. Thanks ;)
- May 17, 2009 at 11:36 PM
- Mary's Cottage Quilts said...
Thanks so much for sharing! Your pictures were wonderful! I didn't go to market this time but you made me feel like I was there. Here's a big THANK YOU!!!
- May 18, 2009 at 12:06 AM
- Wendy downunder said...
OMG my head is spinning. The quilts look amazing, and Robyn Pandoph's new fabric looks devine. Thanks for sharing even though I am on the other side of the world. Kind regards :)
- May 18, 2009 at 4:08 AM
- Chris said...
Wow! Three and a half days FULL of beautiful fabrics and quilts. Can't wait to see all that you all have in store for the coming weeks....so many fun fabrics but not as much $$$ or time for it all! :( Thanks again for all the pictures! Chris
- May 18, 2009 at 6:25 AM
- Kathie said...
have really enjoyed seeing market pictures and a sneak preview to future fabric lines!
oh and the booth pictures were wonderful
- May 18, 2009 at 6:27 AM
- Jackie said...
Thanks for all the wonderful booth pictures! Enjoyed seeing every one of them.
- May 18, 2009 at 6:47 AM
- Jean said...
WOW! Loved the daily blog.
- May 18, 2009 at 6:59 AM
- Screen Door said...
Thank you for sharing the Primitive Gatherings and Kansas trouble photos--- I just loved them.
- May 18, 2009 at 7:44 AM
- TheaM said...
Thanks for the pics. Market was a ton of fun for this volunteer and I hope it comes back to the Burgh again soon. The vendors and visitors were terrific. (I was checking badges at the door).
- May 18, 2009 at 8:06 AM
- angela said...
All the pictures are great! You've really shown a wide variety of styles. Thanks a ton!!! oh, and I love Anna Griffin's booth.
- May 18, 2009 at 8:10 AM
- Pat from FL and MI said...
Wow! It looks so fun to be there. Thanks for letting those of us not there have a bit of the feeling!
- May 18, 2009 at 8:27 AM
- Cheryl said...
Welcome "HOME"...Already started my shopping list and can't wait to see more new stuff...this is gonna be a tough season with some tough choices, there's just so many wonderful things coming and yet only so many hours in a day!!! LOL
- May 18, 2009 at 8:28 AM
- JLI said...
It is wonderful that you share your market experience with us. What a great time it must have been. Wish I could have been there.
- May 18, 2009 at 8:28 AM
- sewfunbymonique said...
Love all the photos! I liked the Katie Patch patterns. I'll be looking for them! :)
- May 18, 2009 at 8:40 AM
- **nicke... said...
thanks so much for all of the pictures. i wish so badly that i owned my own quilt shop or worked for you and could go to market! it is my dream!
- May 18, 2009 at 8:41 AM
- Diane said...
Loved all the wonderful pictures! What a plethora of ideas... and not enough time for all. You all have managed to get me to sign up for Twitter... no on has been able to do that so far. Now to master that technological step!!
- May 18, 2009 at 8:59 AM
- pdudgeon said...
oh my gosh! what wonderful fabrics and great patterns!! looking forward to Wiscasset and Morris Workshop and a few others along the way.
- May 18, 2009 at 9:01 AM
- Bettina said...
I'm dizzy just looking at pix...i can only imagine how you must feel....i can't get enough of amy b. or lila t. i know you're gonna have a blast when all the stuff starts pouring into the shop!
- May 18, 2009 at 9:09 AM
- Bettina said...
I love it!!! can't get enough of amy b. or lila t...you are gonna have a BLAST when all the new stuff starts pouring in at the shop....wish i could be there to help/drool....
- May 18, 2009 at 9:11 AM
- mellian said...
Market looks FABULOUS! It would be a terrific idea to raffle off a "guest spot" to accompany your store to Market in the future. (If it's allowed).
Thank you for all the behind-the-scenes photos and discussion. I can't wait for the new fabrics and patterns!
Mellian in Florida
- May 18, 2009 at 9:25 AM
- Librarynan said...
It was nice of you to post so MANY pictures! Now I feel like I know some of the designers/merchants! The fabrics were wonderful.
- May 18, 2009 at 9:42 AM
- Sharon Stevens said...
What an exhausting exhuberant trip. Thanks for covering it for us.
- May 18, 2009 at 9:44 AM
- Mary on Lake Pulaski said...
More great photos, thanks again!
- May 18, 2009 at 9:45 AM
- Cisca said...
Thank you for sharing the pics of the designers and the new fabric designs. I really like to lool at them and make plans what to buy and what to make from it.
- May 18, 2009 at 10:50 AM
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- May 18, 2009 at 12:39 PM
- patches51 said...
Great pictures. Just makes me want to be there. Can't wait to see all the new stuff. The new Sweetwater is so gorgeous and so different. Thanks for taking us to market.
- May 18, 2009 at 12:41 PM
- Dawn said...
What a ride!! i will be checking the 'coming soon' page too!!
- May 18, 2009 at 1:48 PM
- rather be quilting said...
Thanks for all the wonderful pictures. I am still drooling. I don't know how you do it. I would have to have everything. I love the clementine line and can't wait for it to come out. So many beautiful fabrics, so little time.
- May 18, 2009 at 2:04 PM
- Roine said...
I love the pictures! They're just wonderful to see. Thank you ever so much for doing this on top of everything else you have to do. I finally got to see what quilt market looks like and I was able to put a few faces with their names.
- May 18, 2009 at 3:56 PM
- Colleen said...
Greetings from Nova Scotia! I am so envious - there are few quilt shops in my area so have to get my fabric fix on-line. I took vicarious pleasure from your photos of Spring Market. Can't wait to see some of the new fabrics and patterns coming our way. Thanks for sharing!
- May 18, 2009 at 4:20 PM
- Lori Allison said...
Really enjoyed your pictures and always love your "take" on what's cool at Market -- cuz it usually jives with what i think is cool. Was great especially because I couldn't be there.
- May 18, 2009 at 5:50 PM
- Liberata said...
I am loving your Market reports! Especially interesting are the photos of booth designs--Santorini, so young and fresh; Lake House, so creative; Anne Sutton of Bunny Tales (I love her designs); Taylor Made (The clothing designs are so much fun); Amy Butler, such a contemporary feeling in her booth; Anna Griffin, so elegant, as you say; Edyta Sitar, because she was such an entertaining and informative speaker (with show-and-tell and things to buy)at our last quilt guild meeting (The Gathering of Quilters of NW Ohio.) As a maker and seller of doll clothing for the American Girls and other dolls, using high quality quilters' fabrics whenever possible, I am always looking for good ideas for booth displays. I found several in your photos. Thanks! It is also so nice to be able to put faces with the names of so many of the designers through your photos. Good job!
- May 18, 2009 at 6:29 PM
- Lee said...
Thanks for sharing all of your photos. Can't wait to shop!
- May 18, 2009 at 6:31 PM
- Helz said...
Totally enjoyed going to Market with you Guys...& without the plane trip !!! Looking forward to the Coming Soon Pages...
- May 18, 2009 at 7:56 PM
- shaun said...
Pictures show you maintained the beautiful market each thing is just awesome great work.
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- May 19, 2009 at 1:45 AM
- Elfinn said...
After seen these pictures what can i say simply awesome such a good work its look like cultural exhibition.
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- May 19, 2009 at 5:27 AM
- Jeanne said...
I just found your blog and LOVE it! Wow! One day I'd love to go to the International Quilt Market!
I love quilting and know I'm going to love going back and reading your past posts.
- May 20, 2009 at 9:32 AM
- shan said...
it looks fantastic and its shows a terrific talent of arts. very good blog. i like it very much.
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|Propwash A boat is a hole in the water into which you pour... good times!
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hmmmm... I've seen a number of anchoring systems in use, but not many are off the shelf. Don't know if that's because they're not readily available or what.
I would think a 12-volt winch such as four-wheel-drive rigs have on the front (Warn?) might be all right if the retrieve speed is quick enough.
I would look up Three Rivers Marine in Woodinville, Wash., and see if they have a system. They have a website, 3riversmarine.com, I think it is. They do offer "river anchoring systems" for sleds, but I can't remember if they are motorized or not. Another option would be to contact Stevens Marine in Tigard, Oregon, or Willie Boats in Eagle Point. They might not have anything in stock but might be able to lead you to the place that would.
Good luck,
Remote river anchors
I once fished with a guy in Oklahoma that had this neat anchor system rigged up on a bass boat that he had customized for Striper fly fishing in rivers. Anchor was dropped off the bow. Remote operated by two toggle switches mounted on the forward bulkhead of the bow casting deck. One for letting out anchor rope. The other for winding in anchor rope. He fished barefooted and operated them with his toes. With that and a bow mounted trolling motor, he could position the boat pretty much anywhere he wanted. Trolling motor was just the plain jane type. Without the fancy foot operated controls. This kept the casting deck clean for running line. (He used a shooting head system) It all worked very well for him.
river anchoring
Was wondering what sort of anchoring system was preferred by fishermen using small to medium sized sleds in larger steelhead/salmon rivers. The boat has a center console, so I've been thinking a remote system of some kind would allow dropping the rock wherever/whenever the operator wants. I've watched a few boats drop through a pool off the initial anchor point, then power back up afterwards, and it seemed super efficient from a fishing point of view, though the power winch must have been very powerful/expensive. Any opinions on this kind of set-up or other, or product names/sources?
I don't mind low tech, but I'm trying to keep the decks as clear as possible for fly lines, dogs, and bare feet.
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You probably never considered going to a Farmers Market while on vacation. Well, in Vermont, it's a "must do" and here's why…
1. Soak up the local culture by eating great local food, listening to the music, and talking with the locals.
2. Amazing produce & herbs! Local farmers proudly present fresh organic everything (picked that day).
3. Ooooh the cheese! Chat with Vermont artisan cheese makers and sample all the unique choices.
4. Fresh, I mean really fresh, organic meats (chicken, beef, lamb). And organic eggs – still warm from the chicken.
5. Meet the bakers. Taste artisan breads, baked goods, and dee-lish soft pretzels. Taste real Vermont cider donuts.
6. Liquid Gold. You can't forget the Vermont maple syrup…and the maple sugar, maple butter, maple cream and maple candy.
7. Talk "bean" with a local coffee roaster. Taste the varieties of gourmet coffees. Take home unique roasted coffee beans.
8. Be tempted by all the specialty products – jams, jellies, chutneys, honey, tapenades, pestos, sauces, and pickled anything.
9. Check out the glorious floral bouquets & plants, the candles, colorful yarns just spun, wood crafts, and numerous other irresistible artisan crafts.
10. You may even meet a painter or photographer displaying their gallery of artwork.
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Saturdays & Sundays are the biggest "Market Days". You can easily visit 4 markets in one day! It's a great way to really explore the Northeast Kingdom, have loads of fun, eat great food, meet great folks, and take wonderful items back home. Come and squeeze, sniff, and taste for yourself…bring a cooler. Or, you can get one here.


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Alternate name: Romerillo
Family: Asteraceae, Aster view all from this family
Description Herbaceous annual or short-lived perennial. Taproot.
Habit: erect, 1-5' tall.
Leaves: opposite, simple or pinnately compound, toothed, 2-7" long.
Flower: daisy-like, 1-2" wide, with white petals radiating from a domed white disk.
Seed: long, thin, adheres to clothing, feathers and fur.
Habitat Disturbed areas.
Range Native to southeast U.S. from Alabama to North Carolina. Introduced in Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusets, Pennsylavania, Missouri, Louisiana, New Mexico.
Discussion Listed as invasive in Hawaii. Also known as: hairy beggar's tick, romerillo, Spanish needles.


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Family: Gryllidae, True Crickets view all from this family
Description Pale greenish yellow head, long thin antennae and transparent wings. Antennae have black spot between 1st and 2nd segments. Wings of mail paddle shaped and held flat over back, concealing all but tip of hind wings underneath and body. Forewings of female are narrow and curve closely around its body.
Dimensions 1/2-5/8" (13-15 mm).
Food Tree crickets are omnivorous, and are known to feed plant parts, other insects such as Sternorrhyncha, and even fungi. Snowy Tree Crickets are particularly fond of aphids.
Sound Produces a continuous trill or chirp sound at very high pitch. Harmonics and pitch higher in warmer temperatures.
Life Cycle Eggs are laid in the fall, in a series of small holes drilled into the bark. After remaining dormant for the winter, the eggs hatch in the spring and the young tree crickets begin feeding on aphids. They may go through as many as twelve molts before reaching maturity around mid summer.
Habitat Deciduous forests and woods.
Range Found throughout North America, except the southeastern states.
Discussion Once a female cricket selects a mate, she approaches, nudges the male until he stops singing, and initiates mating. The Snowy Tree Cricket's call is a continuous trill. Pitch and harmonics are higher in warmer temperature, so the old story about determining the temperature from a cricket's chirp may have had some truth to it. After mating, the female cuts pin-like holes in thin bark of woody branches, dabs excrement inside, embeds her eggs in it, and coats them with a protective secretion. As is often the case in nature, nothing goes to waste, not even waste.


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The following two stories have been reported at Gamespot.
Microsoft has changed the internal configuration of the Xbox, a move intended to thwart hackers and lower manufacturing costs.
Word of the changes began spreading on sites devoted to Xbox hacking, with some buyers of recently manufactured Xbox units complaining that mod chips designed for the original console won't work now. Microsoft Xbox spokeswoman Molly O'Donnell confirmed that the company has made minor changes to the console's configuration as part of ongoing efforts to "increase security and reduce overall costs."
O'Donnell declined to specify the specific changes but said they include measures intended to boost security. "They [Microsoft's Xbox hardware team] know the hacker stuff that's out there, and they're always trying to increase security," she said.
Contract manufacturer Flextronics' Xbox assembly plant in China has switched to the new configuration, and the Guadalajara, Mexico, plant that supplies Xbox units for North American consumption will make the change soon, O'Donnell said.
The newly configured units were first spotted in Australia, where Xbox hackers spotted slight changes to the main circuit board that likely will make it impossible to use current "mod chips"--add-ons that bypass security measures built into the hardware.
Hackers have embraced mod chips as a vehicle for running custom software, legally and illegally copied game discs, and imported games. Microsoft has tried several tactics to discourage such hacks.
The new configuration reportedly also uses a different type of BIOS, the basic software that controls the console's operation, and eliminates the fan that had been used to cool the console's custom Nvidia graphics processor.
An Australian hobbyist posting on an Xbox hacker site said he tried all currently available mod chips on the new Xbox configuration and none worked.
Microsoft appears to have shut down Lik Sang, one of the world's largest distributors of "mod chips"--gray-market add-ons that allow Microsoft's Xbox and other video game consoles to play pirated games.
A representative in Microsoft's Australian subsidiary confirmed that the company has taken legal action against Hong Kong-based Lik Sang. Lik Sang's Web site has been offline for nearly two weeks, with a notice on the site blaming a server outage. Lik Sang representatives could not be reached for comment, and Microsoft attorneys were unavailable to explain the exact nature of the legal action.
Lik Sang was one of the top worldwide retailers of mod chips, devices that, once soldered to a game console's main circuit board, disable security components. The chips typically allow a game machine to play legally and illegally copied discs, run unauthorized software, and play game discs intended for other geographic regions.
Hackers have latched on to mod chips as a conduit for running homemade software on the Xbox, leading to development of programs such as an Xbox version of the Linux operating system.
Lik Sang offered a variety of mod chips for the Xbox and Sony's PlayStation 2, along with game consoles with mod chips already installed by Lik Sang technicians. The company went into the manufacturing side of the mod chip business last August when it acquired OpenXbox, a mod chip design intended to allow upgrades.
Though mod chips have bothered the video game business for years, Microsoft has been particularly zealous in fighting them. The company reconfigured the Xbox's innards partly to deter hackers and has sought to hire a mod chip expert.


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Hey all,
in light of little or no posting, and that I'm in a good mood and looking forward to going out tonight to get munted (very drunk) I thought I'd follow on from the pants fad to the new one;
"Innit" has now pervaded most walks of life media-wise and means "isn't it." It's not to be used in correct context and it is this malapropism that has made it a buzzword and an engenderment of the zeitgeist. It comes from the black bashment clubs of South London (pron' - Sarf Landon)
Here're four examples;
Correct use
I love goin' out, innit!
These American's are crazy, innit!
Incorrect use
This is mad, innit!
Tomorrow's Good Friday, innit!
Usually it is said in a common squeaky accent, perhaps like a stereotypical Essex girl. But let's not try to run before we can walk
So, now you know, I'd like to see this adopted into your daily vocab along with "pants" (which is getting a bit passé now, BTW)
Now, for your homework, I'd like you to come up with 2 good examples and 2 incorrect examples of your own. Better make it about mms or we run the risk of gettin the thread deleted, innit
np: I'ma tell ya - Schooly D