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Established in 1965, HAWS assists over 6,000 animals and welcomes more than 31,000 human visitors annually. As an "open admissions" shelter we lead the community in animal welfare and assure sanctuary for all animals in need, regardless of age, health or temperament. HAWS is a non-profit, entirely donor-fund organization with an active humane education program, and both wildlife and companion animal rescue services for Waukesha County.
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Romp the Runway for all the Paws and Claws at HAWS!
HAWS reminds everyone of our very "fashionable" fundraiser, Romp the Runway!
All proceeds of this fundraiser benefit the life-saving work done by the Waukesha pet resource center. This work done by HAWS includes the Spay-Neuter Initiative Program clinic and it's Project Guardian, actively and aggressively combating the cat overpopulation problem that still exists in Waukesha County. Also being helped by the event are HAWS' Behavior Department and Mod Squad™, who work with the dogs that are turned away by others and have nowhere left to turn! The employees and volunteers rehabilitate these pets to make them wonderful adoption candidates, to great success. But all these efforts come at a price, and HAWS needs our community's support to continue these important programs.
On Friday, September 28th, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., guests will flock like paparazzi to Romp the Runway at Silver Spring Banquet Center, N56 W21318 Silver Spring Dr. Cocktails, wine and appetizers will be served while attendees take in a runway fashion show featuring clothing from local shoppes Boutique B'Lou, Faye's, Georgie Consignment and Next Door. Along with the runway show the event will include an auction, raffle, goody bags for each guest and a meet'n'greet with HAWS adoptable pets.
Admission is $75 per person; advance tickets can be purchased at HAWS, online at www.hawspets.org, by calling 262-542-8851, and at the event itself. Sponsorships and VIP reserved tables are also available; contact Jessica at HAWS at 262-542-8851, x112.
Each year, hundreds of area residents attend HAWS' fall fundraiser to give all-important support the shelter while having fun, too. Don't commit a "faux paws": Be sure to attend HAWS' Romp the Runway on September 28th!
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Titolo: The Spirit-Paraclete in the Gospel of John
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By David Helms/Pontotoc Progress
Plans are being finalized in hopes of advertising for bids in mid-February for construction of a pavilion style facility in downtown Pontotoc to serve as a farmers' market and host facility for activities and fund-raisers.
The facility, which has been named "Off the Square Market," will be located at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Lafayette Street.
The property adjoins Antiques Off the Square and is located at the south end of the old Sunflower Grocery parking lot.
Planning committee members met with architect Dusty Parker, Pontotoc Chamber/Main Street Director Ellen Russell, Pontotoc Mayor Jeff Stafford and E.S.I. engineers Norman Nichols and Kevin Hall last Wednesday to discuss final plans for the project, which was proposed last March.
Parker told the committee he would have final plans and drawings completed within two weeks.
Mayor Stafford said that $150,000 has been budgeted for the project.
"We need to advertise for bids on the project by February 19 when the aldermen meet mid-month," Stafford said.
"Weather permitting, we'll go ahead immediately and begin some dirt work for the berm area which adjoins the antique store," Stafford said. "We'll also be removing the old asphalt strip that's got to come up."
Plans for the facility include a 60-ft. by 24-ft. arbored entry way, bordered on each side by restrooms, which will face Lafayette Street.
The two 150 square foot restrooms will be constructed of brick and galvanized aluminum siding.
Plans also include 11 bay areas (16' by 14' each) which will be constructed along the Jefferson Street portion of the property.
"Those first six bay areas are designed to be built in pairs, which will step down to fit the gentle slope of the property," Parker said. "Those other five bays will be on the level portion of the property."
Ellen Russell said each of the covered bays will be lighted and furnished with water and electricity for vendors who wish to sell fruits or vegetables.
"We've had folks for years who sell fruits and vegetables up on the court square and we're hoping the accommodations will entice these folks to use the new facility and attract other vendors from surrounding counties also," Russell said.
Parker said the Lafayette Street entrance and the farmer market bays will surround an 8,000 square foot grass plaza.
"The whole facility, including rest rooms, will meet A.D.A (Americans Disability Act) requirements," Parker said.
Terry Lynn Donaldson, landscape superintendent for the city of Pontotoc, showed committee members an overlay of a proposed landscaping plan for the facility.
Mayor Stafford said the city will probably seek two different quotes on the proposed project.
"We'll get one quote on the entrance area and six bays and a second quote, which would be for the entrance area and all 11 bays," Stafford said.


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Trout (/steelhead) that have been conditioned to react to the approach of a line will react to it. I've seen steelhead stacked in a pool that were completely aware of even the most naturally drifting line once ten people thrashed the pool with sloppy casts.
However I've also seen fish in other pools sometimes on the same river that smashed the fly even before a very sloppy mend was completed, meaning the fly was jerked forward and the line making a large crescent shaped tear on the surface.
If fish are holding and many people have been teaching them to beware of that fat string, they will heed that sign. If they have just barrelled in with a fresh tide from a 1500 mile journey to the Aleutian Islands, they might rip into that fly no matter how badly the line looks.
For spooky fish a long leader and floating line is less intrusive than a sinking line unless that sinking line can be presented almost straight down at the fish, in other words without crossing (lining) them in which case deeper or faster currents or fish holding tight to the soft water on the bottom can be better dealt with using a sinking line.
Adapt and conquer, the fish do!
Maybe true.
I've heard of this before, it maybe a inherited instinct from predators from above such as birds ,or when shadows suddenly appear over them.I read some where juvi steelhead show this type of reaction.
That sounds like a piece of folklore not based on real experience. Trout have to deal with things floating over their heads day in and day out. Think of conditions in the fall with all those leaves floating by, or windy days when all manner of junk is being blown across the surface. Those conditions can produce some of the best fishing of the year.
Anything that seems unnatural or out of place is likely to spook a trout- or any other fish for that matter. A streamer appearing in front of their vision very suddenly (unnaturally) is just as likely to spook them as a shadow cast by a flyline floating overhead.
On heavilly fished bodies of water fish can become very "educated". Anything less than a perfect presentation is probably going to be treated with disdain whether floating or sub-surface.
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a fellow fisherman told me the other day that that trout can get spooked by anything floating over them in the surface (example a floating line or a piece of wood), but they won´t mind any objects passing by them under the water (a sinking line or the same piece of wood). Does anybody know if this is true? It makes me curious.
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Glomerulonephritis is a type of kidney disease in which the part of your kidneys that helps filter waste and fluids from the blood is damaged.
Glomerulonephritis - chronic; Chronic nephritis; Glomerular disease; Necrotizing glomerulonephritis; Glomerulonephritis - crescentic; Crescentic glomerulonephritis; Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis
Glomerulonephritis may be caused by problems with the body's immune system. Often, the exact cause of glomerulonephritis is unknown.
Damage to the glomeruli causes blood and protein to be lost in the urine.
The condition may develop quickly, and kidney function is lost within weeks or months (called rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis).
A quarter of people with chronic glomerulonephritis have no history of kidney disease.
The following may increase your risk of this condition:
Many conditions cause or increase the risk for glomerulonephritis, including:
Common symptoms of glomerulonephritis are:
Symptoms may also include the following:
The symptoms of chronic kidney disease may develop over time.
Chronic renal failure symptoms may gradually develop.
Because symptoms may develop slowly, the disorder may be discovered when you have an abnormal urinalysis during a routine physical or examination for another condition.
Signs of glomerulonephritis can include:
A kidney biopsy confirms the diagnosis.
Later, signs of chronic kidney disease may be seen, including:
Imaging tests that may be done include:
Urinalysis and other urine tests include:
This disease may also cause abnormal results on the following blood tests:
Treatment depends on the cause of the disorder, and the type and severity of symptoms. High blood pressure may be hard to control. Controlling high blood pressure is usually the most important part of treatment.
Medicines that may be prescribed include:
A procedure called plasmapheresis may sometimes be used for glomerulonephritis caused by immune problems. The fluid part of the blood that contains antibodies is removed and replaced with intravenous fluids or donated plasma (that does not contain antibodies). Removing antibodies may reduce inflammation in the kidney tissues.
You may need to limit salt, fluids, protein, and other substances.
Persons with this condition should be closely watched for signs of kidney failure. Dialysis or a kidney transplant may eventually be needed.
You can often ease the stress of illness by joining support groups where members share common experiences and problems.
See: Kidney disease - support group
Glomerulonephritis may be temporary and reversible, or it may get worse. Progressive glomerulonephritis may lead to:
If you have nephrotic syndrome and it can be controlled, you may also be able to control other symptoms. If it cannot be controlled, you may develop end-stage kidney disease.
Call your health care provider if:
There is no way to prevent most cases of glomerulonephritis. Some cases may be prevented by avoiding or limiting exposure to organic solvents, mercury, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Appel GB. Glomerular disorders and nephrotic syndromes. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 122.
Nachman PH, Jennette JC, Falk RJ. Primary glomerular disease. In: Brenner BM, ed. Brenner and Rector's The Kidney. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 30.
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Family: Emberizidae, New World Sparrows view all from this family
Description ADULT Has olive-green back, wings, and tail. Head is marked with dark brown eyestripe, broad pale supercilium, and brown crown with pale central stripe. Face is otherwise grayish and throat is white. Underparts are otherwise mostly pale gray, but whitish on belly and buffy on undertail coverts. Bill and legs are pinkish. JUVENILE Recalls adult, but is warmer brown overall and streaked above and below, with buffy wing bars.
Dimensions Length: 5 3/4" (15 cm)
Habitat Fairly common resident of dense thorny scrub and desert woodland.
Observation Tips A challenge to find. Learn the species' song and call to detect its presence in an area. Will sometimes respond and emerge from cover if you use a bird "squeaker", a device used by birders to imitate bird calls.
Range Texas
Voice Song is delightful, accelerating series of rather soft tsip notes; call is a sharp tship.
Discussion Secretive, arid-country sparrow. Combination of distinctive crown stripes and olive-yellow back and wings are useful in identification. Feeds mainly in dense cover, making it hard to observe well. Sexes are similar.


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More than 200 of Charleston's most generous and caring citizens suited up to attend a sold-out night of auctions, live music, and great food, all in support of the Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC). Now in its 10th year, "The Night for the Children" Gala has raised almost one million dollars to shelter and assist abused, neglected, and at-risk children through various social and educational programs. This year's party was the most successful in the history of the event, achieving a grand total of more than $114,000.
As guests arrived, they were treated to cocktails and hors d'oeuvres prepared and served by McCrady's talented and attentive staff. Menu items included savory Wagyu beef tenderloin served with potatoes galette and delicate local flounder with baked onion and parsley sauce. The night's signature cocktail, the Charleston Mule, was crafted with a touch of mint and Earl Grey- and sage-infused vodka by Enlightened Grain founder Matt Anderson as a Southern take on the classic Moscow Mule.
Mayor Joe Riley was on hand to receive the inaugural Champion for Children Award and speak about the rich heritage of the CYDC, saying, "This community started the first orphanage in America 222 years ago, not because anybody made them or told them to, but because they cared." The mayor was among several of those who received recognition for their tireless efforts in supporting local children. The evening's other award-winners included Linda Bakker, Neyse Barkley, Judge Robert Mallard, and the Cummins corporation.
Following the award ceremony, a live auction was held to cap off the night. Led by Charleston weatherman Tom Crawford, the auction featured trips to vacation destinations around the world, including the Caribbean and Napa Valley, as well as the opportunity to feel like a local celebrity and throw out the first pitch at a Charleston RiverDogs game. In addition to exotic vacations and one-of-a-kind items, a record number of child sponsorships were auctioned off, with bidders raising a staggering $18,000 during that portion of the evening alone. Each sponsorship will go to support an individual child throughout the next year by purchasing whatever they may need. CYDC CEO Barbara Kelley-Duncan was overwhelmed by the community's show of support, saying, "Our 10th anniversary gala was our best ever, in terms of sponsors, attendees, and funds raised, benefiting the hundreds of children we serve each year."


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Once upon a time—60 years ago—a beautiful young princess became Queen of England. Queen Elizabeth II was born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary on April 21, 1926. After her father, King George VI, died unexpectedly on February 6, 1952, 26-year-old Elizabeth was immediately proclaimed the Queen. Elizabeth's official coronation occurred a year later.
Now 86, Queen Elizabeth II is currently celebrating her Diamond Jubilee, which marks the 60th anniversary of her rise to the throne. On Saturday, May 19, the Queen watched as thousands of Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force troops paraded outside of her home at Windsor Castle to the sound of six military bands.
The parade is part of a series of events celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The Queen re-dedicates herself to the service of the country and tours the United Kingdom. Parades, concerts, pageants and more are being held in her honor. The Jubilee will end in a nationwide celebration on a 4-day weekend beginning June 2.
Click here to check out a slideshow of the Queen's celebrations.
A Monarch's Duties
Queen Elizabeth II is England's second-longest reigning monarch. Officially, the Queen is Britain's head of state. But the Queen doesn't rule as monarchs did in previous centuries. At one time, the Kings and Queens of England were powerful rulers. But the Reform Bill of 1832 moved the country toward a democratic system of government. Its current leader is Prime Minister David Cameron. The House of Commons operates much like the U.S. House of Representatives.
The powers of Queen Elizabeth II are limited by law. The royal family performs mainly ceremonial duties. Still, the Queen serves as a living symbol of her nation and represents it around the world. In her years as Queen, she has become the most widely traveled of any previous monarch.
England's Busy Year
After the Jubilee celebrations come to an end, Britain's focus will shift to hosting the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London, England. The 70-day torch relay for the games kicked off on May 19 in Land's End, England. British sailing hero Ben Ainslie was the first to carry the torch. The relay will end with the lighting of the cauldron to start the games on July 27. Click here to visit our London 2012 Olympics Mini-Site to learn more about the Games.


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How can you pick out the guy who loves what he does? He's the one who smiles when you ask him about it. And then keeps smiling throughout the entire interview.
That's Bob Gregory, a native of North Adams, Massachusetts (where our paper magic happens) who works an engraving press like no one's business. He's also a Red Sox fan and could never work at a job in which he was "just sitting there."
That's good news for us, and whoever has the pleasure of receiving a box of stationery created by Gregory's skilled hands.
Here, he chats with us about being a "wedding man," naming his engraving press and his one degree of separation from a certain blue-eyed crooner.
How long have you been working at Crane & Co.?
20 years now.
Did you start in engraving department?
I did. I started as a "wedding man."
Is there a design you wish you had gotten to engrave?
Mick Jagger's Christmas card. But I've been able to do a lot of other big jobs — Jimmy Stewart, Frank Sinatra.
Do you have a name for your machine?
[Laughs] Yeah, but I can't repeat it.
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With half-off game prices on Wednesdays, you can enjoy a day of fun at a fraction of the price. Dave & Buster's is packed with games not only for kids but action-packed fun for more mature audiences. Classics like Skee-Ball line the floor next to new hits such as Dance Dance Revolution.
Harkins Theatres, Valley-wide
GameWorks, Tempe
Golfland, Mesa
Peter Piper Pizza, Valley-wide
Amazing Jake's Pizza Factory, Mesa
Castles N' Coasters, Phoenix
Chuck E. Cheese's, Mesa
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Bottom: "Hives" by Nate Cassie
UTSA Satellite Space presents 'A Quiet' exhibit
By Tim Brownlee
Assistant Director of Public Affairs
(Sept. 20, 2007)--The UTSA Department of Art and Art History hosts an exhibit of photographic and installation art, "A Quiet," from noon to 6 p.m., Friday-Sunday, Sept. 21-23 at the UTSA Satellite Space in Blue Star Arts Complex Suite 115 at S. Alamo and Probandt streets.
Free and open to the public, the exhibit includes selected works of J.R. Bruce, Nate Cassie, M.F.A., '95, Alex Lopez, M.F.A., '98, Karen Mahaffy, M.F.A., '96, Sarah Moore, B.F.A., '05, and Denny Renshaw. According to exhibit curator Brian Jobe, M.F.A., '06, their art "contemplates subtle variations that give character and vitality to life."
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J.R. Bruce (St. Petersburg, Fla.) constructs corridors of hanging Plexiglas panels to create an "Army of Braille," inviting participants to investigate its complex tactile nature. Nate Cassie (San Antonio) cultivates a delicate landscape of ceramic beehive forms, evoking a contemplation of chance within natural events. In his video installation, Alex Lopez (Carbondale, Ill.) portrays a bird in flight with simple, haunting silhouettes reminiscent of Rorschach tests.
In an intimate video installation, Karen Mahaffy (San Antonio) mixes elements of shadow play and household objects to uncover a sense of order and depth within pattern. Sarah Moore (San Antonio) commands one of the gallery's smaller rooms with an installation that focuses on repetition as a gesture to highlight slight variations. Denny Renshaw (Brooklyn, N.Y.) offers five close-up photo portraits of different human faces, which reveal the moments amid speech and silence.
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So I just moved to a new house, it had been vacant for a while ad is located in a great location for turkeys. I was excited to see turkeys on a regular basis for the first couple of weeks since I have been here. I have seen several different groups of birds, One flock had 29 or 30 birds.
This has made me have a few questions,
1 how do you tell the sex of a poult? I would guess these poults are 2-3 months old and are approximately 3-4 pounds.
2 I saw another hen this morning and she had poults with her that were the size of an adult robin, I would guess they are a week old, isn't it a little late for birds to be hatching eggs?
3 In the group of 30 there are 3 adult hens and the rest are poults there are some poults that are definately bigger than the rest, are they the males or are they from an earlier hatch? I will try to post one of my trail camera pics later.


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"Decision Time" is back! In this interactive feature, editor Brian Lovett will share a scenario from his 25-plus years of hunting turkeys. Each hinges on a critical decision. Post what choice you would have made, and then see how things actually turned out.
That's the Jakes
Times were tough in Texas.
Think about that for a moment. If you've hunted Rio Grande gobblers in the Lone Star State or heard about it from buddies, you know that it's usually not like your average day at the local wildlife area. It can, in fact, inflate your sense of self worth as a turkey hunter.
Now and then, however, drought essentially wipes out an entire year class of turkeys. And sometimes, ideal breeding conditions the next year or two result in a whopper year class. When you have loads of jakes around and relatively few older turkeys, the youngsters tend to turn the tables on their elders. That can make hunting very difficult.
That's where I was one dry April morning. A buddy had taken me to his ultra-secret roost spot to waylay a longbeard, and as promised, there were gobbling turkeys everywhere. One gobbler was seconds from being within range until a wad of jakes chased him away. Another answered my call and came 200 yards in less than a minute before — you guessed it — jakes ran him off.
Finally, after a bit of sneaking around and yelping, we struck two hot-gobbling birds that seemed intent on coming in. They looped around to our left, just below a hill, and were walking to the gun slowly and steadily. That's when we heard yet another wad of jakes approaching from the right, hellbent on chasing off their older cousins. They were about 100 yards away but closing quickly.
"Crap," I thought. "They're gonna come in and ruin it."
The gobblers were probably in range but below the rim of the terrain rise. With the jakes approaching, I had to decide whether to stay put in hopes the longbeards topped the hill or force the issue and crawl toward the gobblers to get a shot. Only one thing was certain: The jakes weren't backing down.
What would you have done? Post your decision below.
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The Fondation de l'Orangerie and its donors have renewed a grant with IDF to support the Life for a Child programme. The renewal is exceptional and demonstrates their strong commitment to IDF's humanitarian programme. The grant will run for two years and will be used to help introduce and facilitate self-monitoring of blood glucose for thousands of children and youth.
"We want to move from keeping children with diabetes alive to keeping them healthy. Improving blood sugar control is key to ensure the children have an improved quality of life and a reduced risk of complications" said Dr Graham Ogle, programme manager. "The donation from the Fondation de l'Orangerie is a crucial part of this mission".
About The Fondation de l'Orangerie
The Fondation de l'Orangerie for Individual Philanthropy was set up by BNP Paribas Wealth Management and is exclusively dedicated to its clients. The Foundation's social mission is to "foster world's patrimony and knowledge and forward them to future generations". Its role is to welcome donations from its clients and allocate them in the most efficient manner to rigorously selected projects that are transparent and original.


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In a few weeks I am heading down to the San Diego area to visit family. I am bringing the dogs in hopes of doing some water training. Can someone please give me some areas to go training? I have never trained or trialed down in that area so it would be new for me.
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Poppies near the village -Original Oil Painting On Canvas by Dmitry Spiros.Size: 38cm x 44cm- Description: impressionist artwork "Poppies near the village".Size: 38cm x 44cm- Medium: Oil acrylic on canvas- Dominant Colors: green, yellow, blue- Signed and dated on the front and back by the artist -Stretched and ready to hang, sides painted no frame needed.I onl y use the best professional ARTIST GRADE canvas and paint so you can always be assured you are getting a gallery quality piece.Year of Work: 2015.Painting come with COAGALLERY VALUE 2100$A certificate of Authenticity signed and dated by the artist will be included in the package.PAYMENT METHODS:* PayPalMaterials used:canvas, palette knife, oil, acrylic
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By Brad Locke/NEMS Daily Journal
OMAHA, Neb. – I know Mississippi State was planning a parade if the Bulldogs won the College World Series. Maybe they should anyway.
MSU's 2013 baseball season ended Tuesday night with a 8-0 loss to UCLA in Game 2 of the College World Series finals, certainly a bitter disappointment for coaches, players and fans.
The Bulldogs were tantalizingly close to the program's first nine title.
This one's going to sting for a while, and it should. Because losing stinks.
But this can't be argued: MSU's season was an unqualified success. When you step back and consider the larger picture, what coach John Cohen has done with this program is remarkable. Five years in, and he has gotten the Bulldogs back among the nation's elite.
cohen's goal
During his introductory press conference, on June 7, 2008, Cohen clearly outlined his main goal for this program:
"Anything but Omaha is a disappointment. And Omaha is just not good enough either. We've been to Omaha. There's only one thing that hasn't been done."
That one thing will have to wait at least another year, and that's the thing: Cohen should be back here a few more times. There will be other chances for MSU to hoist that trophy.
Just making it to Omaha won't be good enough in the future. To Cohen and his team, it wasn't good enough now.
But really, it is, because it's the surest sign that the Bulldogs are back.
never say die
What's most impressive about this run is that as recently as mid-May, few outside the program would've seen this coming. MSU had lost a weekend series to rival Ole Miss, and the prospects of hosting an NCAA regional were growing dim.
But it got turned around in a hurry. MSU took two of three from South Carolina, went 3-1 in the SEC Tournament, and hosted a regional for the first time in 10 years.
And the Bulldogs kept going, winning that regional and taking down Virginia in the super regional.
They reached the College World Series finals for the first time.
It didn't end like they wanted, but these Bulldogs deserve to be celebrated. Bust out the confetti.
Brad Locke (firstname.lastname@example.com) covers Mississippi State for the Daily Journal and blogs daily at DJournal.com.


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Gary Roy Clement Obituary
Clement, Gary Roy; a resident of Wixom, former long time resident of Highland, and former owner of Treestand Archery and Range in Highland; died at his home on October 12, 2014 at the age of 74. Visitation will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty Street, Milford, on Tuesday, October 14, from 2 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Highland Community Church, 2350 Harvey Lake Road, Highland, on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family. For further information please phone 248-684-6645 or visit www.LynchFuneralDirectors.comPublished in Daily Tribune on Oct. 14, 2014+Read More Share Listen to Obituary Remember Share a message, photo, or video below View guest book What will you miss most about Gary Roy Clement? Add a memory or condolence to the guest book Add Message Please add or record a video for the family of Gary Clement Add a video + Please add a photo and share in the life story for Gary Clement Add a photo + http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailytribune/obituary.aspx?n=gary-roy-clement&pid=172796667&fhid=2953


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I once heard a quote somewhere in which supposedly Baden-Powell said, and I am paraphrasing "the mark of a real Scout troop is one that sings." I can't remember where or when I heard that but when I think about my Scouting experience as a youth some of my fondest memories are of us singing. We sand while we hiked, we sang while we sat around the camp fire, and we sang at meetings. Singing was a big part of Scouting and it just did not seem right if we did not sing.
This is a tradition that I have passed on in my Troop. Our troop loves to sing. We sing around the camp fire, we sing while we hike, and we sing to close every meeting.
Some of the Scouts love to sing more than others, but once the singing starts, it is contagious. There are certain songs that are staples in the Troop. Songs that get everyone involved. The Quartermaster Store is a favorite of the boys, they can go for a half hour trying to find new rhymes and ways to poke fun at one another. Old Lady Leary is another favorite of our Troop and they see which patrol can out shout the other. Staying on the Sunny side of life is yet another song that gets the guys singing.
I think that singing is a huge part of Scouting and needs to be a part of every unit. Once they start this fine tradition they will look for ways to work it in to their program.
There is something about the Scout spirit that comes with song. It leaves lasting memories that will last forever. Songs that will come back again and again that make those camp outs memorable and fun.
I was searching the internet for a song that was my all time favorite when I was a young Scout. It was called "It's a lie". I found it yesterday and immediately smiled as I thought about the summer camp when I first heard it. It was 1978 at Camp Freedom in the Transatlantic Council. The opening camp fire was spectacular. The camp staff led an action packed night, songs and skits and lots of stories about the camp and Scouting. The camp fire ended with the Order of the Arrow doing a tap out ceremony. But that song stuck in my head and for the next week I sang it all day long. I think my Scoutmaster finally had to get another song stuck in my head before he went crazy.
Anyway.. it was singing and a song that brought back a flood of great memories.
Here are the words to my memorable song… you find yours.
I was born a hundred thousand years ago. (YEARS AGO)
And there's nothing in this world I do not know. (DO NOT KNOW)
I saw Peter, Paul, and Moses playing ring-around the roses,
And I'll lick the guy who says it isn't so. (IT ISN'T SO)
It's a lie; It's a lie ; Ship ahoy, ship ahey, ship a hi-hi-hi!
Oh, I've sailed the seven seas and I've sniffed the salty breeze,
But I never, ever, ever saw a mermaid. (A MERMAID)
I was there when Satan looked the garden o'er. (GARDEN O'ER)
I saw Adam and Eve a'driven from the door. (FROM THE DOOR)
I was round the corner peekin' at the apple they was eatin'
I can prove I was the guy that ate the core. (ATE THE CORE)
I was there when Caesar crossed the Rubicon. (RUBICON)
I'm the guy who built the raft he crossed it on. (CROSSED IT ON)
I saw Nero burning Rome, and Hannibal at home.
I even saw the fall of Babylon. (BABBLE ON)
I saw Washington afloat a cake of ice. (CAKE OF ICE)
I saw Sherman, Lee, and Grant a shakin' dice. (SHAKIN' DICE)
I saw Roosevelt's great laugh that split his face in half,
While Pershing set a trap for German mice. (GERMAN MICE)
You may thing that all this bunk, it isn't true. (IT ISN'T TRUE)
But what difference does it really make to you? (MAKE TO YOU)
I've been feeding you this line just to pass away the time,
And now I'm going to quit because I'm through. (YOU'RE THROUGH)
Sing with your Scouts!!! It makes a difference.
Have a Great Scouting Day!


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Culminating a multi-year planning process, the Humboldt State University Library building is now home to several services that support student learning. Four of those services are recent additions to the Library building, having relocated from various other buildings across campus this past summer, in an effort to improve their accessibility and convenience to the student community. Taken in their totality, the array of services provided in the Library building constitute the Learning Commons.
The Learning Commons initiative is a collaborative effort involving all of the divisions from across the University, including the President's Office, Academic Affairs, Administrative Services, Student Services, University Advancement, and the University Center, with some additional support from private donors. The Library has played a lead role in conceptualizing, planning, and implementing the Learning Commons, connoting its broadening role in providing student support, and is working closely with those units which recently moved into the Library building.
Learning Commons Goals
The overarching goal of the Learning Commons is to provide a flexible, comfortable, welcoming, and convenient environment which supports the educational mission of the University. Within the Learning Commons, students are now able to:
- Access electronic and print information resources;
- Engage in quiet individual study;
- Convene in study groups;
- Conduct independent research;
- Get expert assistance with assignments, projects, and presentations;
- Receive additional support for academic subjects, test preparation, etc.;
- Receive technical support for personal computing, web development, multimedia, and networking applications;
- Get customized assistance in the use of academic instructional tools; and
- Gain sustenance (food and drink) to fuel their studies.
Learning Commons Partners
As noted, the Commons now provides a convenient location under one roof for numerous support services that help facilitate student learning and academic achievement. The services now available in the Library building include:
HSU Library – providing access to electronic and print information resources, personalized expert research assistance, and ample space for individual and group study.
Computer Help Desk – offering drop-in and telephone assistance in accessing and utilizing campus computing networks and resources.
Learning Center - providing personalized assistance with difficult courses, study skills, standardized test preparation, reading, math, and writing skills.
Library Café – providing a convenient location to grab a snack and beverage, meet and socialize with friends, recharge handheld devices, and/or study.
Student Disability Resource Center – offering disabled students with customized services to support their access to and use of campus resources and facilities.
Testing Center – providing an accommodated environment for taking standardized tests that are required for university admission or placement in specific classes.
Veterans Enrollment & Transition Services – offering academic advising, counseling, and other services to United States military veterans, active duty personnel, and their dependents.
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RHC Interview: The Sahel
18 July, 2012
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Millions of people face food insecurity in West Africa's Sahel region. Successive droughts combined with conflict and displacement have pushed people into crisis in nine countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Gambia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria and Senegal.
In Niger, the number of people affected by food insecurity more than doubled between February and April. In northern Mali, insecurity and conflict have displaced some 370,000 people. About half of those people have fled to Burkina Faso, Mauritania and Niger—countries that are already struggling to cope with the crisis.
UN agencies and humanitarian organizations have received 42 per cent of the US$1.6 billion needed to respond to the crisis. But the funding must be sustained to help families and communities in the region absorb the shocks of future droughts, says Regional Humanitarian Coordinator David Gressly.
Mr. Gressly, who was appointed in April 2012, talks about the importance of building people's resilience, addressing the structural causes of the crisis, and improving agricultural productivity and access to food and nutrition.
Q: How severe is the food and nutrition crisis in the Sahel region?
A: We believe that 18.7 million people are affected by food insecurity, and we project that up to 1.1 million children could be suffering from severe acute malnutrition this year. Severe acute malnutrition is a very serious condition with a high risk of dying, and the mortality rates range from 25 to 60 per cent depending on the conditions.
Q: The crisis is affecting a large part of the region. What are some of the interconnected causes of this crisis?
A: Well, we are looking at nine different countries in the Sahel region. Just to put it into context, there are 120 million people in the region, which is 10 times the size of France. However, there are a lot of commonalities across this region. The Sahel borders the Sahara desert, therefore rain fluctuation is quite common and there are periods of drought. There has been a series of droughts – there was one in 2005, another in 2010 and we are again seeing the same thing this year. As a result, across the Sahel band we are seeing much lower food production and, most importantly, we are seeing increasing food prices. This means that even when food is available, it may not be accessible to too many people who just cannot afford to buy it.
The food insecurity is also being compounded by the conflict we see, particularly in Mali and northern Nigeria. The loss of control of the Government in northern Mali has provoked a large movement of refugees and internally displaced people. Over 350,000 people have been displaced: 200,000 as refugees in surrounding countries and 150,000 inside Mali itself.
Q: What is the humanitarian community doing about this?
A: The good news is that we started responding to the crisis late last year when the first projections of food insecurity and high rates of malnutrition were reported. Donors have been very receptive to the early warning that came out from Governments and international organizations. As a result, we were able to mobilize considerable resources. We need $1.6 billion for 2012. About half of that has already been mobilized and is now being used to provide food and nutrition in all nine countries, as well as to deal with the refugee crisis around Mali. That response is actually well underway, and if the funding continues we will be able to see through the crisis without a major catastrophe.
Q: What are some of the concerns as these efforts are underway?
A: There are always challenges, there are always concerns and it is going to take hard work. The food is flowing but it is subject to continued funding. We have seen some funding shortfalls in health and water, which are important because you can save someone's life from food insecurity and malnutrition, but that person might still die of cholera or diarrhoeal disease. So there has to be a complete package and we don't quite have that yet in terms of funding.
Q: Is there a long-term strategy?
A: For once, there is growing consensus amongst Governments in the region, donors and UN agencies that we need to find a way to break this cycle of food insecurity. We cannot invest $1.6 billion to simply respond to an acute crisis; it is important to have an investment that deals with structural causes relating to agricultural productivity, access to food and high rates of malnutrition. If this can be addressed, we can build the resilience of families and communities so that they can absorb the shocks of future droughts, and there will be a drought in the future. But when that happens in the future, and if these actions are taken now, we can avoid this huge requirement for significant funding and a massive relief effort to try to sustain people.
Time is of the essence, and if you are going to make a difference, the earlier you react the better it is. And I think that this is perhaps representative of what we have seen generally from the humanitarian community: a recognition to act faster, to respond better and to get the job done on time.


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Family: Emberizidae, New World Sparrows view all from this family
Description ADULT BREEDING MALE Has mainly white plumage, except for the black back, outer flight feathers, patch on leading edge of wing and tail center. Legs and bill are black. ADULT NONBREEDING MALE Recalls breeding male, but back has orange-buff feather fringes, and similar color is seen on tertial margins and on fringes of feathers of crown, nape, ear coverts, and flanks. Orange-buff fringes wear during winter, revealing black and white plumage by spring. Bill is yellow during the winter months. ADULT FEMALE Recalls a dull male in respective seasonal plumage, but in summer the white elements of the plumage are grubby while the black feathers are fringed brown. JUVENILE Streaked and brownish overall. By first winter, it recalls respective sex winter adult, but with more extensive orange-buff on face and underparts.
Dimensions Length: 6-7 1/4" (15-18 cm)
Habitat Common summer visitor (May-Sep) to barren northern tundra, from northern Canada and Greenland west; winters widely across southern Canada and northern U.S. in grassy fields; occasionally seen on beaches.
Observation Tips Fairly easy to find if you visit the high Arctic in spring. In winter, its precise occurrence is unpredictable and flocks soon abandon previously favored sites if food supply is exhausted.
Range Southeast, Western Canada, Eastern Canada, Mid-Atlantic, New England, Northwest, California, Florida, Plains, Great Lakes, Alaska, Rocky Mountains, Southwest
Voice Song is a tinkling series of twittering whistles; calls include a soft tiu.
Discussion Plump-bodied bunting with "fluffy"-looking plumage and a stubby bill. In flight, note the extensive areas of white on the inner wing. Forms flocks outside breeding season. Sexes are separable and there is distinct seasonal variation in adult plumage.


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Jason might've worked better from the start if he'd always been the post-Crisis street thug version. As I recall, he was pretty loathed because he was so clearly a Dick Grayson surrogate.
(Then again, A Death in the Family was kinda fixed, if you think about it, albeit unintentionally. The Dark Knight Returns had come out a couple of years prior, and wasn't yet definitively considered non-canon. And it specifically states that Joker had killed Jason years before.)


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Family: Sciuridae, Squirrels view all from this family
Description A gray squirrel with a black tail that is washed in white above and marked with an orange or rusty-brown center stripe below. Back and sides are salt-and-peppered steel gray, often mottled with brown or rusty yellow. Underparts are white.
Dimensions 45-57cm, 20-31cm, 527-884g
Breeding Females have only a single litter per year, and average litter size is 3.
Habitat Forests & woodlands, Canyons & caves
Range Southwest
Discussion Although particularly fond of walnuts, they feed on acorns, juniper berries, flowers, buds, and pine seeds. Rarely seen except when they come down to the ground to forage. Shy and secretive, they rarely vocalize, and tend to slip away undetected when disturbed. Uncommon in dense, mature, riparian broadleaf forests of Arizona, New Mexico, and Mexico, primarily in the pine-oak woodland zones of various mountain ranges below the Mogollon rim.


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New Zealand's agriculture sector has relied for too long on a "number-eight wire culture" instead of investing in long-term innovation processes, according to a survey of industry leaders.
KPMG's Agribusiness Agenda 2012, out today, showed many leaders felt the primary sector needed to take more responsibility for innovation, rather than waiting for Government to take the lead.
Other countries have developed far more focused agriculture strategies and are nipping at our heels, said Ian Proudfoot, KPMG head of Agribusiness for Asia Pacific.
"What's come through very clearly is that in the past we have relied on our number-eight wire culture, waiting for eureka moments," Proudfoot said.
"I don't think there's a lot of proactive planning that goes on - I think we generally find a problem and then look for a solution."
Agribusiness is fundamental to the country's economy and we need to be doing better with our talent, resources and market reputation, he said.
KPMG surveyed 98 business leaders in March and 81 per cent said they wanted to see some form of pan-industry strategy and vision, with forums created to allow discussion.
The results showed where collaboration has existed, it has generally been ad hoc and only occurred in response to specific issues, such as the PSA outbreak.
Leaders agreed that part of better collaboration meant companies needed to start investing more in innovation rather than waiting for Government to take the lead.
"We haven't had a culture of investing in innovation in this country," Proudfoot said.
"The message has come through very clearly; it's the companies who are not doing enough."
New Zealand's current innovation system sees 54.3 per cent of the research and development spend coming for Government, compared to many other countries where companies spend the majority. In Australia, only 35.7 per cent of the spend comes from the Government and 64.3 per cent from the industry.
In order for the sector to start working together on these issues, a strong leader was needed who could galvanise the industry, Proudfoot said.
Top priority amongst leaders was the need to maintain vigilance around biosecurity, especially in light of the recent hunt for a Fruit Fly in Avondale, Auckland.
Of those surveyed, 83 per cent rated the need for New Zealand to have a world-class biosecurity system as 9 out of 10 priority.
"People are realising there's the risk of real significant impact from an incursion and I think it's probably the thing that keeps people awake at night," Proudfoot said.
When asked about industry good organisations, leaders said their top ranking priority was having industry representation and advocacy at Government level.
High priority was also given to the need for better rural broadband and irrigation.
Despite the furore over the Crafar Farms sale, leaders gave low priority to the need to restrict foreign investment in rural lands and assets.


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Happy Birthday old man!
Happy Birthday old man!
May the force be with you.
Happy birthday, Tricksy!!!
Happy Birthday, JT! Seems it'll soon be time to start looking into SSG-AARP.
"Hokey packaging and ancient gimmicks are no match for good detail on your figure, kid."
"I am a Klingot from Oklahoma in human boy form."
"We came, we saw, we conquered... We, woke up!"
A happy 36th to JediTricks and a happy 18th to Power Rangers. Their fates are forever bound together, like the force.
Rogue Squadron-19 Golds, Battle For Naboo-18 Platinums, Rogue Leader-15 Golds/15 Aces, Rebel Strike-19 Single Golds/19 Single Aces
James Boba Fettfield & Lord Malakite's Video Game Collection
Happy bornday JT !!!!
I'm an hour late. : ( Does that count??
Thanks for the birthday greetings, everybody! Tycho would have beat you to it, calling me at 1:14am yesterday morning right when I was falling asleep, but he had no idea it was my birthday, he just wanted to talk about another car accident he got into, which my voicemail heard all about.
Darth Vader is becoming the Mickey Mouse of Star Wars.
Kylo Ren - came from Space Brooklyn, although he moved to Space Williamsburg before it was trendy.
The use of a lightsaber does not make one a Jedi, it is the ability to not use it.
Man, you must really loathe the Thunderkittens to multi-quote the posts around mine and not mention the joy I brought into this thread.
A late Happy birthday JediTricks!
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The place to be....for the Characters, Places & Things
on Television
Dressed in cheerleader outfits, the
blonde duo show off their curvaceous "bods" and
delightful smiles in a series of popular Coors
Light beer commercials themed "Here's to
The Twins are played by Diane and
Elaine Klimaszewski who first appeared in ads
during the 2002-2003 NFL season. (They're
actually in their thirties but billed as
26-year-old twins).
Born the youngest daughters
of Polish immigrant factory workers in a family
of five, Diane and Elaine attended Leicester
High School in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dancers
from the age of four, they started working
professionally at age thirteen.
Streaming .mpg
samples of their music CD "KLONE" can be found
at Klone.tv.
The Twins have also performed in
several movies including the Leslie Nielsen
spoof Spy Hard (1996); The Flintstones 2: Viva
Rock Vegas (2000), and a cameo
in the horror spoof Scary Movie 3 (2003).
characters are prominently mentioned in the
Coors Light ad theme lyrics. See them below.
Lyrics from Coors Light Ad
I love playing two-hand touch
Eating way too much
Watching my team win
With the twins
I love quarterbacks eating dirt
Pom-poms and short skirts
Fans who won't quit
And those twins
And I love you, too
Here's to football!
Alternate ad lyrics
I love football on TV
Shots of Gina Lee
Hanging with my friends
And twins
I love burritos at four a.m.
Parties that never end
Dogs that love cats
And...and twins
And I love you, too
Here's to love songs!
Lyrics from Movie Promo
I love
"Scary Movie 3"
Women on TV
A party that's jumpin'
And twins
I love
Friends who stay in touch
Screamin' heard too much
A white boy who's rappin'
And twins
And I love you, too
Announcer: Check out the Coors Light twins in
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@steeler1 - The gourami still has a red dot on one of his sides. Can't see it in those pics, as it's on the other side. It doesn't seem to bother him, but I've been watching it to see if any changes occur. It's just one small dot of red. I'm hoping it's not an external parasite and he just bumped against something.
@carapar56 - I don't know what sex the gourami is. I assumed it's a male, but never really paid much attention to the sexing of them - I figured the females were much smaller or less colorful, but now I see they're actually pretty similar. I'll have to check later and look at the dorsal fin. Not sure you can really tell from the pics. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. =]Adventures in Aquaria - The KevinVA Story
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So, I had a snow day and spent some time with my fishes. I observed the 75gal and everything appears to be normal. My gourami doesn't appear to be behaving any differently than usual and visually looks healthy, despite that red spot on his side/back. I tried to take pictures, but he was constantly moving. I've posted them below, so if you have any ideas about what you're looking at, please throw me a bone.
Here's a side-view of the red spot:
Here's a rear-view:
And here's another, better profile pic (he favors this side for showing off to people). I think he looks like a male, but maybe I'm wrong... You tell me.
And yeah, he's getting ready to take a poop. lol
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Nope your gourami is indeed FEMALE :D Males have longer more pointed dorsal fins while females are rounder and shorter like yours and like my blue gourami. Here are some photos of male gouramis.
I just spent forever looking at male vs female gouramis last night. lol That's how I came to my conclusion. Maybe I was looking at female pictures or something. Well, I'm glad we got to the bottom of that. =] Thank you for the help Carapar.
Very similar characteristics. At least I won't be missing out on much, having a female instead of a male. Oddly, she's still quite aggressive. I'd think the females would be more docile.Adventures in Aquaria - The KevinVA Story
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Honestly I thought the same thing, Yet my blue gourami is probably the most aggressive fish I've owned. I know this isn't the right topic of yours, but how is the snail breeding going?
Thanks for asking.
Well, 4 of my Zebra Nerites made the transition into the breeding tank (of the 5 I had). I think the 5th had a rough time w/ shipping.
I've been able to grow some algae, though barely noticeable - visually, you can see some diatoms here and there. I threw a couple of pieces of random driftwood from the Potomac River in there, with some Mangrove stems and a few Java Fern plants. I dose w/ Flourish Comprehensive and Phosphorous on an almost daily basis, to ensure stable/steady algae growth.
These things have been eating like crazy and I have the poop to prove it. They poop everywhere, constantly... it's a mess. I'll clean it after a few days, then a few days more I'll have to clean it again.
Luckily they've made the transition with the different substrate ok and they no longer land on their back and flail around aimlessly. lol
That being said... no eggs yet. I'm hoping they're not all male, but there's no way to tell unless they start laying eggs. =X
As for the Rabbit snails, I've been waiting for the weather to clear up and get warmer. Now it's March and we just had a freak snow storm yesterday, but it's in the 50s again today. lol I plan on contacting the original guy that I purchased my first batch from, because he's supposed to be holding 5 in a grow-out tank for me. I'll contact him tonight and get that rolling again.
Meanwhile, my baby Rabbit snail in the 10gal Betta is doing very well.Adventures in Aquaria - The KevinVA Story
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Amazing :D glad to here, and just wait in no time you'll see nerite eggs. I was happy mine hadn't laid any then boom 2 months after arrival I'm finding eggs ALL OVER the place. I'm sure you have at least one female it'd be pretty hard to get all of one gender. And nice to here about the rabbits. I've been contemplating getting one for my 20 gallon, I really want one. Been watching my gourami more lately. Seems as if she's just barely holding on. She had a health scare a couple weeks ago and is just declining. For some reason her color still looks amazing and she eats so I'm not going to put her down just yet, I just don't want to see her suffer. Well nice to here progress on the snail tanks, maybe add some more lighting? After getting my nerites both tanks had little algae and they seemed to be starving. I upped the lighting and BOOM algae growth.
That was a crazy snow storm wasn't it??? Do you still have any over there? Most of ours is gone, thank goodness. I'm getting so tired of the rain, snow, and mud. Heck, I'm a winter person!
I also wanted to say that -- even though I tend to find most of the large Gourami's to be a bit boring, yours is pretty beautiful. I've not seen any with coloring so vibrant. You're a good fish Daddy.130g: 4 Angelfish, 2 Roseline Sharks, 12 Conga Tetras, 5 Kuhli Loaches, 1 Otocinslus, 1 Corydora
Haha, thanks Mandy. I do try. I think the Opaline Gouramis are probably the prettiest, besides the Pearl. It was a toss-up for me, between the two, but I really liked the blue on this one. One thing's for sure - they're very curious and smart fish, just like Bettas. I love 'em.
The snow storm was ridiculous. It hit for one entire day, like a bat out of hell, and then melted the next day. My snowman's head shrunk like he had a voodoo curse. The weather this year has been so flaky - it's been up and down constantly. I'm looking forward to Spring.
@Carapar - you've done your gourami a great service by giving her a proper and healthy home/life. 7 years isn't it? That's amazing for any fish. I hope you get some more time with her. =]
Good idea on the lighting. I still only have that CFL 40w 6500k bulb on it. I bet if I switched to a regular cfl fixture with a 10k bulb, I'd get growth in no time. That's a good call. I have a spare 10k in storage that I replaced with a 6500k, because I made the mistake once already. lol My Betta tank turned into a algae eating haven, once I added that sucker. That's why I've never had to feed my Otos. Of course, that'll all change soon.
I just upgraded from a 10gal to a 20 Long. It took me about 3hrs to move the 10gal, setup the 20gal, break down the 10gal, setup a new filter, transplant the plants and new driftwood... then the fish. I was surprised at how long my Betta fought me. He was pretty spry for a slow moving fish. lol
While moving all of my fish, I found that ALL of my Shrimp were still alive. All FIVE. I was extremely happy to see that. I'll have some pics up tomorrow of the new tank. I can't really see all of the decor, since it's still kind of cloudy in there, so it's a crapshoot. I'm hoping things look nice. lol I used Floramax (midnight color) for substrate, so it's taking a while to subside. Rinsed it out, too.
Also, you'd be surprised at how quickly Rabbit snails come out of their shell, once they're comfortable in their surroundings. Once I moved them, they popped right out in the new tank. The baby decided to pop out in my fingers, while I was about to place him/her. Love those snails. The Nerite was actually the same way.Adventures in Aquaria - The KevinVA Story
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You guys are so lucky you have so many varieties availble of the Blue/opaline gourami. "Back in the day" LOL, all we had was the original form and it was called the three spot gourami. A nice looking fish till the Blue form came along a little later.
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As a dude who raids in both 10s and 25s, I find this entire discussion pretty fucking stupid. 10s are easier in some situations, 25s are more difficult in others. The amount of generalizations and overall inept assumption players from either camp make about the other group are laughable at best and outright depressingly contrived at worst. Unfortunately, due to the competitive nature of this game, I think 25M raiders will always see 10M raiders as "inferior" because of the inherent lack of logistical effort needed to organize the latter. Personally, however, I will say that the amount of pressure for me to perform optimally in my 10M guild is much higher than in my 25M guild.
I am, however, unemployed atm so my raiding situation will likely be changing soon. >_>;
Wish mods would delete threads with responses that was 25vs10 when op clearly stating not wanting to discuss this.
on topic
key points:
* 25mans are harder to manage for guild leaders
* avarage skill in each guild are signifcantly lower in 25 then 10 due to being more in numbers.
* certain fights are easier or harder on 25 due to various reasons.
* harder to have substitutes in 10man guilds
* loot is similar and not enough reward in 25 to make up for the work (accepted world firsts is not a valid reason lol)
Blizzard solution which be based on those facts that we all know. I assume a fix to the problem would bring 25man down to 20 to get more easy comparissons between the 2 types of raid sizes, it would close the gap.
Another solution which totally contradict blizzards "bring the player not the class" philosophy is to limit the number of each class you can bring.For 10man the limit could be 2 for 25 it could be 3-4.
You could also splitt them again but in another way. keep the raid sizes but have 2 completely different raids for each size with different loot and tiers and if you do one you can't do the other as you get saved to both when you do one, but 1 will be 25 man only and the other 10 man only, related theme but 2 different parts of the lore of the place, also if you get achievements for 1 dungeon you can never ever get it for the next dungeon as this achievement "table" will be activated the first time you enter the dungeon.
I don't think you can have these 2 raid sizes and do the same content and not have arguements and one side being favorable, you need to make it a real choice not a easy way out.
I know like 0.01% want to see everything in the game but a small price to pay for the greater good.
[QUOTE=Nairobi;19666841]The following post is my interpretation/wish, as a 25m HC raider:
I am hoping that it is simply pre-upgraded (either 1/2 or 2/2) items. Seems to be the most logical, as it would simply be a head start for 25mans, not an entire leg-up over 10s. 10man would still be able to get to the gear level of 25, and in the end everyone would be on an equal playing field.
That said, that idea makes far too much sense and is too balanced and fair to be considered controversial OR to be implemented by Blizz (given their current track record).
I don't think you realize how far off you actually are when you throw this Idea out, it's 1 and a half weekly Valor caps to fully upgrade a piece of loot, people have already pointed out that it's essentially impossible to upgrade a full BiS set before a new tier is released so the whole point of upgrades would amount to picking the hand full of best Items to get the most return, if you made all 25 mans Fully upgraded you have just made an Ilevel barrier that no 10 man raider could ever match, it's no different than the system we had in Late Wrath where we had shared lockouts and different loot.
Folks, mods have already at least once said to stop the 10 vs 25 BS. This isn't the place for it. Really there is no place for it because not a single damn person will get their mind changed.
Back on topic:
Separate lockouts doesn't increase the incentive to run the size you wish. It increases the incentive to run both sizes. One can argue this should be the goal, but it is not Blizz's goal and this is not what is going to happen. They don't want 25-player guilds to feel compelled to run 10, and they don't want 10-player guilds to feel compelled to run 25. They want to give more reason for people who prefer 25-player to raid it, despite the logistical difficulties that are inherent to 25.
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They've already forced people to funnel into 10m by allowing that option in the first place and it doesn't appear they are willing to go back from that.
For the love of god I think if I see this kind of statement again I'm going to throw up from an overdose of stupid.
It is not in any way shape or form Forcing people to do 10s if you ALLOW the option. When the change happened there were no 10 man progression raiding groups for the most part because 10 man heroic fights gave the same Ilevel loot as 25 man normal, so all the people who were raiding at the time in any kind of serious way were already in a 25 man group. all that was required to stay with 25 man if that is what the majority of people really wanted was to do NOTHING! But we have seen a trend where people have broken off formed new guilds recruited people and formed many 10 man guilds to raid now, this is not a sign of being Forced, this is a sign of a choice, the only people who are being Forced are the people left in the 25 man guild after everyone who really didn't want to be there left. you have 2 options here, go out and beg Blizz to make the 10 man raiders come back ( this makes you a dick btw ) or go out and find other like minded people who want to raid 25 mans and recruit them or do joint guild runs with them, this is completely your option and there is nothing that Blizz or 10 man raiders can or are doing to stop you. It's already been said multiple times, that in a 25 man there is more loot per raider per kill, and that with the larger number of people you have a much smaller chance of gear not being used for a main spec until the group is pretty much geared, so 25s is already a better option from a gear perspective, and people are still choosing 10 mans, please if you love 25 mans so much go out find the other people who love them too, and raid with those people stop trying to make blizz force people who don't want to raid 25s come back this is a childish and pathetic solution to a problem that is only a problem to people who want 25 man raids.
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The Players have told Blizz what they want by the choices they have made in game, Blizz doesn't like the answer they got, or perhaps they don't like the feedback they are getting from the portion of the player base that wants 25 man raiding but aren't in guilds that were able to raid 25s without forcing 10 man raiders to fill slots. Now Blizz is in the no win situation of trying to make people like something they don't actually like, but unlike the Ice cream shop guy they can't just dump Strawberry topping on the Vanilla and watch it sell.
Could put the exact same argument for having 10 man give higher ilvl...
Why should the majority of the raiders (10 man) have to make a new guild or recruit two thirds of a new guild to raid 25 or leave their current guilds just because 25 player raids think they are entitled to better gear. If 25 player raiders don't want to make the effort for 25 man (and it isn't an effort for most of them... it's only the officers anyway) then they can just go 10 and get the same loot and have "fun" while doing so without all this imaginary extra stress that it's claimed 25 player has.
I raided 25 player in a top 100 guild all through BC till the end of WOTLK and it was certainly no more stressful for me. And I know that this thread isn't exactly about 10 vs 25 player difficulty but some fights are harder on 10 and that's just a fact (i'm not saying most fights are harder on 10 but some definitely are).
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25-player guilds are disappearing from servers. My guild is literally the only 25-player-focused guild on my server. Used to be all the best ones were 25-player. Now, total server population has dropped significantly, and I can't help but wonder how much of that has to do with there being fewer chances for someone to get into a 25-player raid. I know for a fact some of the guilds who transferred off left because the raider pool here has diminished.
This is what Blizz is trying to address -- folks who want to raid 25 but don't feel it's worth the extra effort, or folks who want to but can't because there aren't enough 25-player guilds.
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25man doesn't need more imo, what they lack are players willing to play 25man and Blizzard shouldn't force us to play 25mans
Me & my guild played 25mans because it gave us better gear, but having been officer/guildleader from Vanilla (40m) -> TBC/WRATH (25m) -> Cata/MoP (10m), i only applauded every time the guild got smaller. We know eachother alot better and therefor played/interacted better with another. I think this is what makes alot of players think that 10mans have it easier than 25. But I think it's because 25mans have a problem of not knowing who you're exactly playing with... The overturn in 25man is too big, a 10man finds 1 new player every few months or so, a 25man needs to find one every few weeks?
Raiding became a lot more stressful when I became an officer. Then even more stressful when I became GM. Much of that stress would vanish if we decided to focus on 10s instead of 25 (even though we're running two 10s right now because the raider pool on our server has been steadily shrinking since Wrath and it's difficult to recruit), because I'd have to worry about the desires of fewer people.
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However, any measure Blizzard could conceivably take (from raising ilvls on 25m to abandoning the format altogether) will be controversial. So this tweet tells us very little.
Because they prefer an all Finnish guild.Paragon stated they would rather raid 25 man but they can't atm.
So, you are right simply by virtue that Blizzard never said you are wrong? You may be right, but last I checked you don't tend torecruit in a raid, you don't often start farming for mats and you usually don't end up doing any of those logistical activities GC was on about.Yeah GC said that 25 man are logistically harder but he never stated that it's outside of the raid only.
In some ways..its harder. In other ways...easier. There SHOULD also be more players in 25s willing to help out; part of the problem is that too often there aren'tDo you really think 25 man is less logistically challenging than 10 man in any way?
Blizzard also stated 10s required more pesonal responsibility, but that statement regularly gets shot down whenever its brought up.You should also add that GC said that 25 man is more complex, I don't think any sane person would argue that.
And others disagree with your personal analysis and your personal experience and feel that may or may mnot have accounted for the various factors involved that may or may not make your explanation valid.If you scroll above I already explained how wrong you are about having less executional responsibility in 25 man, on any harder heroic boss you have more.
Some of the interviews from players of the top elite guilds would have you believe otherwise, given some of the gaffes and mistakes some of their players make time and time again. As it is, the reason why 10 man LFR doesn't exist is for a number of factors. Tank and healer ratios is one you seemingly dismiss with the above statement.And reason why we don't have 10man LFR is cos 95% of LFR population have no clue what's going on and they need to be carried. It's exact the opposite on 25 man hc on hardest bosses, you can't carry a single person.
I think they should make 25m raids cross-realm, because often on smaller servers there just aren't enough people for a decent 25m raid team. That way raiders, who don't want to do 10m, won't have to change servers all the time. It is already kind of happening with a delay of 1 raid tier, but I really don't see a good reason to delay it that much. Personally I wouldn't mind if all the raids would be cross-realm for both 25 and 10m, but if blizzard really wants to give some extra rewards/options for 25m raiders, then x-realm raiding would be definitely a valid solution.
Why would you balance any other way? Each player in a 25 gets his DPS boosted simply because he's in a 25. The game system simply recognises that and requires more personal DPS....but not more personal effort.
Your examples are overly simplistic and overlook numerous factors involved in balance. They look good, they look correct on first glance but they fall apart anytime people think about them. Your point above wrt to DPS is one such example...you seem annoyed that 25s require a higher personal DPS but don't seem to accept the reasons why 25s require a higher personal DPS. You point the reasons out, but don't seem to want to accept them as valid, that players in 25s should have the same personal DPS needs as 10s and then get all those extras buffs and CDs as extras.That's so ridiculous...That coming from a guy that said 10 mans have tighter enrage timers. I asked you above and gave you example of DPS checks last two tiers for both 10 and 25 man with numbers. If you want to prove your 'theory' you have a nice chance now. So let's hear it.
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On any cutting edge progression fight where you are tight against the enrage timer, you can't afford to lose anyone, whether in 10 man or 25 man. The notion that you can lose multiple people in 25 man raids and kill the boss but it's a wipe if 1 person dies in 10 man is something that is confined to normal modes and farm status content. If you need everyone up to get the kill, and this is more often than not the case on hard progression bosses even in 25 man, 25 man is much harder than 10 man because (1) the raw DPS requirements are significantly higher to begin with (2) It is 250% as likely that you lose someone to lag/DC/brain fart in a 25 man raid on any given pull, It's probably even more than 250% more likely because 25 mans are more demanding on computer hardware.
10 mans are just flat out designed around a significantly lower DPS requirement because you can't assume every major raid buff will be present. However, any progression level 10 man HM guild will built their raid comp around maximum buff coverage. Therefore, they are able to attain a greater level of raid buffs than the DPS requirements are balanced around. Meanwhile, 25 mans are balanced around having every raid buff, so they don't have that option, and the effect of more Stormlash/Banners doesn't come close to making up that difference.
On top of that, any mechanic where one individual raider can wipe the raid due to a mistake (classic example - Defile) is much harder on 25 man than 10 man because there are 2.5 times as many people to make that mistake. Any fight which requires being spread X yards apart is much harder on 25 man than 10 man due to having 250% more people in the same area.
Realistically, it's only in normal modes that 25 mans can even remotely be considered easier. For anything difficult, they are far more difficult.


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I would 100% be down for this.
Argument as a Safety: Get rid of Clemons, sign Woodson to safety for 2 years, draft a guy this year and develop him under Woodson. BAM!
Argument as a CB: Dont need one, go get him.
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Seriously? The same Packers team that couldn't stop any offense in the NFL? That Packers defense was pathetic on so many levels this past year. It made MIA's defense look superior.
You people and this 'mentoring' crap. Old ass players with declining play are being released for a reason. They just aren't what they were, regardless of what you try to project on them. The NFL execs from franchises like GB and BALT are letting some of these players walk, because its time to get younger and faster. Something I wish some here would understand. Woodson, is a shell of his former self. His play at CB was suspect a year ago, and terrible at S this year.
As for the poster that named Byrd...now there you go. Someone who is coming into his prime, versus one who is on his last leg. Common sense? Just reality, IMO.
I think Woodson has had a great career, but I don't think he has much left in the tank...same with Ed Reed. I think Woodson would make a nice defensive back's coach, but that is probably the only job I would want to see him have with the Phins.
Fact:Charles Woodson as a "shell of his former self" is still superior than Sean Smith, it's not even debatable.
Lastly, As far as Baltimore is concerned they're certainly not letting players go to get "younger". The need to clear cap space for their franchise QB. Getting younger has nothing to do with it. They would be more than happy with resigning Ed Reed, they just can not afford it at this time.
Byrd is a safety. Most of us were suggesting Woodson be brought in at corner because again, he's far better than what we have.
No we need young guys. He can teach but he is old. If he was only 5 years younger.
Charles Woodson can help in that regard, even if it's for one season.
at a discount? Sure why not, I'd even be happy with realistic incentives. As long as he's an upgrade we wouldn't have much to lose
He wants to play for a winning team, cross Miami off the list.