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By Jerry O'Brien
8-25-13 Proctor, MN
Sunday night August 25th was not supposed to be on the Proctor Speedway Schedule as they
rarely race the Sunday prior to Thursday's Silver 1000 which, this year, is the 41st edition.
Officials in cooperation with United Midwest Sprint Series scheduled the UMSS rained out event
for that open date. Also racing Sunday for no track or national points were the Super Stocks,
Midwest Modified and Pure Stock division. Track championships had been wrapped up the
previous Sunday. Consequently, the three divisions were sparsely populated. UMSS brought two
divisions, their "Traditional" non winged sprints and the Winged Sprints. A total of 21 sprints
were in attendance on a sweltering late August afternoon where the thermometer flirted with the
90 degree mark.
There were a pair of heat races in the Pure Stocks as well as the Midwest Modifieds while the
Super Stocks could muster only enough cars for a single heat. The UMSS Traditional sprints ran
a pair of heats, the same eight cars in each while the Winged Sprints, as is their procedure ran
two heat races then ran two of what are called Challenge races. Their feature lineups are set by
Passing Points while the rest of the divisions adhered to the usual point average lineups.
The Midwest Modifeds began the feature action with 13 cars taking the green flag. Deven
VanHouse went for the lead at the green with Jake Gondik, 2013 track champion Danny Vang
and Dan kingsley in his wake. With one lap in the caution flag flew for Ross Siiter who had slid
off turn three. The restart boiled down to a three car battle between VanHouse, Gondik and Vang
as Skeeter Estey raced forward to join in the fun. Kingsley fell back to fifth as VanHouse and
Vang moved to the high groove and got past Gondik. Estey got past Gondik into third as the laps
flew by. At the mid point VanHouse and Vang were side by side for the lead and Vang got past
as Estey moved to second. VanHouse slipped back to fourth while Gondik was fifth. A bit later
the caution flag flew when Josh Overn spun off turn two. On the restart VanHouse slowed on the
back stretch bringing out another caution. VanHouse stayed in the race for another circuit but
then left the track. Vang held the point ahead of Estey and Kingsley in a three car battle for the
lead which lasted for a couple of laps before Vang took control. Estey began to make up come
ground on Vang but ran out of laps. Vang was the winner over Estey, Kingsley, Gondik and jesse
Ogston in the top five.
Next it was the Super Stock feature and, at the green flag Joe Oliver surprised everyone with
a strong run off turn two on the high side to take a commanding lead. 2013 track champion Scott
Lawrence broke free and set out in pursuit of Oliver. The race went flag to flag and Lawrence
spent the entire time trying to gain ground on the leader. In the final laps he had a run but could
get no closer than a car length. Oliver won his second main event at the speedway this season.
Donnie Lofdahl, Dan Yrjanson, Ronnie Malecki and Ronnie Malecki finished in the top five.
The Traditional Sprints took to the track for their 20 lap feature with Brian VanMevern
leading the way from the pole. Outside pole sitter Johnny Parsons the third quickly raced to the
front while VanMevern fell into the clutcjes of Rob Caho, Jr in a skirmish for second. The
caution flag flew with five laps in when Jesse Tripp spun in turn one. The green flag flew and
Parsons now had Caho to contend with. Barely a lap had gone by when another caution flag
appeared when Lucas Milz took a spin off turn one. The restart saw Caho take a big lead over
Parsons who then led the rest of the way for his sixth feature win of the season. Caho was the
2012 UMSS champion and cemented his claim on the 2013 crown with the win. Parsons, Rookie
of the year Mike Mueller, Milz and Katrina Sautbine rounded out the top five.
Next the Winged Sprints moved onto the track for 20 laps of competition. A false start was
called on the field on the first try and the pack formed up for another try. This one was successful
and Chris Graf bolted from the pole to the lead over Josh Tostenson, Tony Norem, Cody Hahn
and Brooke Tatnell. Most of the 13 car field went to the top shelf looking for that elusive Proctor
cushion. Graf held a huge lead as Tostenson, Jerry Richert, Jr and Tatnell went at it for position.
Ten laps went by quickly and the half way point was reached. The caution flag flew for the first
time just past the mid point when Norem was turned around in turn four. The restart saw Graf
able to hold onto the lead over Tostenson, Tatnell, Richert and Hahn in the top five. Rick kobe,
Leigh Thomas, Mike young, Neil Matuska and Norem ran in the top ten. Tatnell moved into
second as the caution flag flew again when Young spun in turn two. The caution flag came with
13 of 20 circuits complete. Tatnell had Graf right where he wanted him on the restart and blew
by him off the bottom of turn two. After that move the race became a run for second place as
Tatnell set sail for the checkered flag. Tostenson and Hahn also went by Graf in the waning laps
kicking him back to fourth at the finish. Richert, Jr rounded out the top five. It was Tatnell's 24th
feature win the all time best in UMSS' short history. It was also his sixth feature win of the
The program finished with 15 laps for the Pure Stocks who also managed to go from flag to
flag without a caution. Mike Sirois got out in front early but 2013 track champion Mike Blevins
was in the field and wasted no time racing up to pressure Sirois for the lead. Blevins soon
disposed of Sirois leaving him to fall into the clutches Craig Horak for second. At the half way
point Blevins had a commanding lead on Sirois and Horak who were, in turn, being pressured by
Al Rapp. Blevins went on to take another win and record the sweep. Rapp got by Sirois into third
at the end as Matt Hammitt rounded out the top ten.
Results Proctor Speedway 8-25-13
WISSOTA Super Stock (8 cars)
Feature: Joe Oliver Superior; Scott Lawrence Superior; Donnie lofdahl Duluth; Dan Yrjanson
Carlton, MN; Ronnie Malecki Superior; Pat Heikkinen Eveleth, MN; Brian Carl Duluth
Heat: Oliver; Lawrence; Lofdahl; Heikkinen; Carl; Malecki; Yrjanson
WISSOTA Midwest Modified (13 cars)
Feature: Danny Vang Braineerd, MN; Skeeter Estey Kelly Lake, MN; Dan Kingsley Superior;
Jake Gondik Foxboro, WI; Jesse Ogston Duluth; Andrew Inman Hermantown, MN; Adam Shinn
Duluth; Norm Anderson, Jr. Duluth; Josh Overn Mahtowa, MN DNF Deven VanHouse Silver
Bay, MN; Ross Siiter Duluth; Chris Bretting Washburn, WI; Josh Heavirland Cloquet, MN
Heat 1: Kingsley; Gondik; Anderson, Jr; Inman; Bretting; Overn DNF: Heavirland
Heat 2: Estey; Vang; Ogston; VanHouse; Shinn; Siiter
Pure Stocks (10 cars)
Feature: Mike Blevins Hibbing; Craig Horak Grand Marais, MN; Al Rapp Saginaw, MN; Mike
Sirois Cloquet; Matt Hammitt Cloquet; Gary Campbell, Sr. Duluth; Annika Hammitt Cloquet;
Mark Korte Duluth; Ember Cadotte Duluth; Ken Deragon Ashland
UMSS Traditional Sprints (8 cars)
Feature: Rob Caho, Jr. Wyoming MN; Johnny Parsons III Owatonna, MN; Mike Mueller Stacey,
MN; Lucas Milz Cambridge, MN; Katrina Sautbine Superior; Jesse Tripp Spooner, WI; Jake
Kouba Minneapolis, MN; Brian VanMevern St. Paul, MN
Heat 1: VanMervern; Jake Kouba; Parsons; Mueller; Caho, Jr; Sautbine; Milz; Tripp
Heat 2: Milz; Caho, Jr; Parsons; VanMervern; Mueller; Sautbine; Kouba DNF: Tripp
UMSS Winged Sprints ( 13 cars)
Feature: Brooke Tatnell Forest Lake, MN; Josh Tostenson Glencoe, MN; Cory Hahn Oak Grove,
MN; Chris Graf Glencoe; Jerry Richert, Jr. Forest Lake; Rick Kobs Deer Park, WI; Leigh
Thomas Duluth Neil Matuska Prior Lake, MN; Mike Young Hartford, SD DNF: Tony Norem
Dassel, MN; Sye Anderson Brainerd; Joe Kouba Lino Lakes, MN; Ryan Wilson Superior
Heat 1: Tostenson; Tatnell; Graf; Young; Matuska; Kouba DNF: Wilsdon
Heat 2: Hahn; Kobs; Thomas; Norem; Anderson
Challenge Race #1: Reichert, Jr; Kobs; Thomas; Tostenson; Matuska; Anderson DNS: Wilson
Challenge Race #2: Norem; Tatnell; Hahn; Thomas; Young; Kouba


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By calling the current era the "Information Age," it implies that our focus is on the information. Having a wealth of knowledge at our fingertips, available any time with our always-on connections, it certainly would seem that way. We can find out nearly anything we desire in a few moments with references on the web, via e-mail, or any other fast means of communication.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Former presidential candidate Herman Cain will be getting some regular TV work at Fox News Channel.
The network announced Friday that Cain, a failed Republican presidential contender in 2012, will be a network contributor. Cain, the former president and CEO of Godfather's Pizza from Georgia, will also contribute to the Fox Business Network.
Cain said he's looking forward to the job because it is "an opportunity to be one more voice for intelligent thinking in America."
Fox has been shuffling its contributor lineup since the election. It has hired Dennis Kucinich, Scott Brown and now Cain, while cutting ties with Sarah Palin and Dick Morris.
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Finally saw "Free Enterprise". It's at once both hysterically funny and disturbing if you're at all into sci-fi, comics, or home theater. Three words if you need any convicing to find and see it: "William Shatner rapping".
It's nice to see the demo scene picking up again. The top 3 entries at Assembly 2000 were quite stunning, although the Maturefurk (aka FutureMark aka Remedy Entertainment aka Future Crew) entry isn't kidding about requiring hardware T&L on your video card - it's a day and night difference between a TNT2 and a GeForce 2 MX on several scenes.


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Fishing. It's a cherished pastime that takes us away from the daily grind and instantly sets the mind at ease. "When the fish are biting, no problem in the world is big enough to be remembered," said writer Orlando A. Battista.
Whether you love fishing or just enjoy the thrill of walking along a clean beach and watching wildlife, it's important to understand that lost tackle can have serious consequences if we don't clean it up.
Fishing gear lost in the water may not seem like a big deal compared with other types of trash, but when left behind inadvertently by fishermen whose lines break or snag, it's a definite hazard:
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It has been a long time since I made an entry. A lot has been going on that a few folks here know about. Basically I had to decide on whether or not I wanted to leave the company I worked for or take a relo and a new task. I ended up accepting the relo and task for a variety of reasons - mainly that I need to do some other things before I change careers, now is not my time. I did learn a lot in the job hunt though, working in Open Source does help, heck, even making mention of advogato perked a few people.
Now onto the meat, my last task was updating some tiny utils, with that done I moved onto wrapping up setting up a NetBSD/sparc (sparcstation 5). I ended up actually sort of porting elvis so I have volunteered to package it, which has proved to be rough because of my job stuff I have kept putting it off. I really want to do this because I am interested in learning a little diversity. I have figured out how to wrap up GNUlike packages but not NetBSD ones.
I also finally cranked out some OutRider content. Otherwise I have actually been working and studying (yes I am just as shocked as you).
I did have a brief discussion with jbowman about possible favoritism in advogato. He wanted to know why I ranked him as Journeyer since I knew some of his friends, my answer was I believe being a contributor is more than just code, there is a great deal of spirit in it, and he is a Lead Developer. So I did not see him as an apprentice.
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Do you claim donations? What is your clubs' actual tax status?
Do you claim donations? What is your clubs' actual tax status?
I am Treasurer for two clubs. One is a nonprofit 501(c) 7. Whomever donates to that club needs to know their donation is not tax deductible. If donations are received by the club, they are listed as such on the federal and state tax returns as donations. So far, there have been no donations to this club during my 5-year tenure as Treasurer preparing tax returns for 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.
The other club is a nonprofit 501(c) 3 -- not an easy classification to get from the IRS. Donations to nonprofit 501(c)3 ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE by the donors. The club has received donations. All donations received during my tenure as Treasurer have been listed as such on the club's federal and state tax returns. I just finished the tax returns for both clubs. They were mailed yesterday.
Most people think that if a club is a nonprofit, any donation to the club is tax deductible. Nope. The club has to have applied for and been granted 501(c)3 status by the IRS. All nonprofit clubs receive an IRS determination letter which states their status. Usually retriever clubs are 501(c) 7 or 501(c)4 so the chances are that most retriever clubs have one of these designations. I am told that few (darn few) have 501(c)3 status.
If the nonprofit club operates financially on the calendar year, federal and state tax returns are due May 15.
If you can't find your club's IRS determination letter, contact them to find out what your club's nonprofit status is and order a copy of the determination letter. It is a very important document that should be retained in the club's important papers files and passed on when officers change. In my case, these important documents are maintained by the Treasurer because it is the Treasurer who files tax returns every year. The tax returns require that the nonprofit status be stated on page 1 of both federal and state returns. When a club is a 501(c)3 in California, the preparer also has prepare and file Schedule A with the state return. I don't know what requirements other states might have, but CA requires Schedule A.
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10. Sergiy Putyatov — the Fastest Guitarist in the World? (Read the full story here.)
This video is titled "Fastest guitarist in the world: 27 notes per second on guitar (Sergiy Putyatov) Guinness Record 2012," and it was posted to YouTube earlier this year. Here's the info that was posted with the video:
"Sergiy Putyatov is one of the fastest guitarists in the world. His official Guinness Record is 27 notes per second."
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I forgot that Poggle is also still in custody after the Season Two Geonosis arc. San Hill hasn't appeared yet, so it's unknown what his status is.
Leland Chee said this on one of his Chronicling The Clone Wars blogs:
So hopefully their fates will be resolved in the series.Nute Gunray's escape while en route paves the way for his appearance in future episodes in the series and in Revenge of the Sith. Other Separatist leaders who get captured during the series only to later appear in Revenge of Sith won't fare as well, spending much of the time span of the series in incarceration.


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Financial markets, it has often been observed, are thin and volatile in August. Much the same can unfortunately be said for crisis management in Europe. The latest initiative from the European Central Bank has cheered markets. But it appears too qualified to be a lasting game changer.
The ECB has announced that it will resume purchases of sovereign bonds. In principle, this policy could salve the crises of peripheral Europe by reducing borrowing costs. But US experience teaches that there is all the difference between the shock-and-awe bond purchases pursued in the first round of quantitative easing and the tepid intervention of today. Mario Draghi, ECB president, has appropriated the shock vocabulary, vowing to do "whatever it takes". But his true position is, "whatever it takes – maybe".
To qualify for ECB support, countries must apply for a formal bailout, accept the attendant conditions and have their application approved by the rest of the eurozone, including fiercely austere Germany. Then, if they stay on track with the conditions, ECB bond purchases will supplement bond buying by the eurozone's bailout funds. Mr Draghi is unspecific on the crucial question of how powerfully he would intervene. But one weakness is clear. Given that the crisis economies have a shaky record of delivering on reform targets, the ECB may be unable to sustain support under the conditions it has stipulated.
The ECB plans only to buy bonds with short maturities. This will ease the risk of losses. But by signalling that it is leery of the long end of the yield curve, the ECB will encourage investors to feel the same. Governments will find long-term debt as hard as ever to issue. The shortening of debt maturity is a classic early warning of a full-blown crisis.
Mr Draghi promises to address concern about the ECB's seniority in debt restructurings. At present, the more bonds the ECB buys, the larger the potential haircut for remaining private bond holders, so ECB support can perversely accelerate investor flight from sovereign bond markets. However, having acknowledged this problem, Mr Draghi fails to specify a fix. If the idea is that the ECB may accept losses in a restructuring, how does that square with its insistence on protecting itself by buying only short-term paper?
In sum, the ECB has not quite shaken off its longstanding schizophrenia: it is bold when providing crisis loans to banks, less so when supporting sovereigns. This double standard makes no sense. Europe's banks own sovereign bonds and its sovereigns are on the hook to save the banks, so the two cannot logically be separated. Yet when it comes to government bond markets, the ECB's approach is not to provide open-ended liquidity in the classic manner of a lender of last resort. It is to insist on policy conditionality of the sort found in International Monetary Fund programmes.
Mr Draghi is hemmed in by his colleagues at the Bundesbank, who believe that unconditional sovereign purchases create moral hazard. But this concern makes sense only if additional pressure on politicians will elicit additional reform. Unfortunately, pummeling Spain's Mariano Rajoy or Italy's Mario Monti could open the door to their opponents, who are unlikely to be preferable. Indeed, Italy is haunted by talk of a Berlusconi comeback.
The hawks at the Bundesbank also assert that unconditional sovereign bond purchases will compromise the ECB's independence. But this is back to front. Once it imposes conditions, the central bank will be in the highly political position of deciding if they have been met. Even if it seeks to pass this role off to the IMF, the ECB is too big a player to hide behind a smaller outside agency.
The better path for the ECB would have been for it to embrace QE. This would have allowed it to buy bonds, without explicit political conditions, in whatever quantity and duration it saw fit. Its actions could have been justified on the same grounds that Mr Draghi used last week: that the monetary transmission mechanism is broken; and that it is within the ECB's mandate to address "reversibility risk" – the fear that the eurozone will splinter.
Indeed, QE would surely have been easier to justify than the quasi-political role that the ECB has now assumed. After all, QE has become an almost standard part of central bankers' tool kit.
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Last week's ECB statement mentions the possibility of "further non-standard monetary policy measures". Perhaps it is not too late to hope the ECB will come round to QE. But barring a dramatic rethink, the ECB's effectiveness will depend on crisis countries' ability to meet its conditions. This looks like a gamble.
The ECB's new policy clearly has Spain in mind. But Mr Rajoy's government has yet to say it will apply for the prerequisite bailout. The Socialist opposition promises to make hay out of the humiliation that rescue conditionality would entail. Not unreasonably, Mr Rajoy says he will wait to hear how the ECB's support would work before he decides whether he wants it.
And then there is Italy. Mr Monti has fought for the ECB to resume bond purchases. But now that he has won, he is not sure whether he wants his trophy. He is sliding in the opinion polls and there are limits to the reforms that voters will tolerate. Already, he has shelved a plan for labour market reform. Bowing to austerity conditions designed in Berlin may be politically impossible.
At the start of this year, Europe was moving in the right direction. Reformers had the upper hand, and the ECB's dramatic refinancing of the banks temporarily subdued the markets. But now the optimism has seeped away. Mr Draghi needs to do more if he wants to restore it.
The writer is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and an FT contributing editor
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If it seems like every day is shorter, colder, and rainier than the day before, well...you're living in San Francisco. So if you've got some unused vacation days, climb out from under the fog and use three of them to spend five exhilarating days in Hawaii. The islands offer relaxation and adventure in equal measure: Sunbathe all day or hike through the jungle, luxuriate at the spa or snorkel with sea turtles. And once night falls, Oahu's bustling bar and restaurant scene puts a tropical twist on your typical night out.
As part of our Fall 2012 Getaway Planning Guide with American Express, we're sharing some of our top picks for a perfect five days in Hawaii, including exclusive tips from American Express Travel Insiders. Insiders are travel agents that have extensive knowledge in a specific destination or special interest area. These Insiders not only have insight into the best hotels, dining and attractions, but also the hard-to-find hidden gems of any destination. So set that vacation responder on your email, and catch the next flight to paradise.
If you're looking for an action-packed beach scene, there's no better than Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, on the island of Oahu. The Aston Waikiki Beach Tower's deluxe two-bedroom suites overlook Waikiki Beach and the horizon beyond, and most include balconies—ideal for an impromptu group trip. On the more secluded Big Island, the Fairmont Orchid is a world unto itself on the Kona side of the island, with two championship golf courses, an elite tennis center, a private beach, and several restaurants.
Through the Fine Hotels & Resorts Program, American Express Platinum Card members get room upgrades upon availability, special check-in and check-out times, and breakfast options at hotels such as Four Seasons (Lana'i at Manele Bay, Lana'i The Lodge at Keyhole, Maui at Wailea and Hualalai), Grand Hyatt Kauai, Grand Wailiea, and The Fairmont (Kea Lan'i, Maui and Orchid, Hawaii)—which total a $450 value per stay.
If you're looking to be closer to the sights on Kauai, you might want to check out the Sheraton Kauai Resort or the St. Regis Princeville Resort . Both offer activities like golf, canoe-building classes, and world-class spas.
Back in Honolulu, the Aqua Lotus Hotel is a proud boutique in the land of big resorts, and is located at the mouth of the popular Diamond Head Crater Park. Hike to the top for a breathtaking view of the Honolulu skyline set against the mountains and ocean, and then return to the hotel for cocktails on your balcony. These properties and many more can be booked through Amextravel.com.
Hawaiian food is a versatile fusion of Polynesian, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and American cuisines, and there are plenty of places doing new takes on old classics, or trying their best to establish the next great Hawaiian dish.
One traditional item getting a second look is poke, raw fish in soy sauce and chili pepper. Poke Stop, owned by classically trained chef Elmer Guzman, has mastered poke and turns out dozens of variations to locals and tourists alike. There are two locations on Oahu and they've also got a delicious oyster po boy.
Two islands over on Maui, head to Monkeypod Kitchen, where Chef Peter Merriman serves no-fuss bistro dishes infused with big Hawaiian flavors. Monkeypod's 36 draft beer lines include several offerings from local producers, including Kona Brewing Company's standout Big Wave Golden Ale, and make it a great place to sample the islands' growing brew culture.
Some casual favorites on Kauai are Island Taco (try the Mahi-Mahi or Kalua Pork) and Hanalei Gourmet. For a more formal meal, try The Beach House, which has a beautiful oceanfront room.
If you want to spend a night out in Honolulu, catch the sunset at Kaka'Ako Park before walking over to Thirtynine Hotel, a nightclub whose well-traveled DJs spin everything from deep soul cuts to Brazilian bossa nova. Bartender Christian Self infuses classic cocktails with Hawaiian flavors, to island-wide acclaim. Try the Rose Collins, finished with rose essence and fresh sweet and sour mix.
One dish that locals love is loco moco—rice (white or fried) topped with a hamburger patty, a fried egg and brown gravy! It's a messy and filling meal that can be found all over Hawaii.
The different islands offer various pleasures. If all you want to do is lounge on the beach, with a book (or tablet) in hand, we understand. Some of the most stunning beaches are on Kauai—Poipu Beach is a beautiful one, but it can get crowded. Polihale Beach, the western-most public beach in the United States, is usually quieter, partly because you need to drive across a rough road to get there. Hanalei Beach is considered a "perfect" beach with two miles of "golden sand."
However, we also recommend taking a day off to frolic sans waves. The Big Island features Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where Kilauea volcano sits. It's one of the most active volcanos in the world, and you can walk across the hardened lava—you can see the active lava flowing through the fissures, or you can see lots more lava flow by taking a helicopter ride for an aerial view.
The island of Kauai, with its rocky cliffs and remote feel, is a favorite of ours. Play a round or two at the Kiahuna Golf Club, a remarkable Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed course built around four archaeological sites, including an ancient Hawaiian temple and a Portuguese immigrant's home from the early 1800s.
Afterward, hike the nearby Mahaulepu Trail, which runs for two miles along Kauai's coastline, past breathtaking limestone formations. On the island North Shore, there are equally beautiful trails.
Also make sure to spend a little time underwater. Scuba Shack on Maui offers half-day "adventure snorkeling" trips, meals and equipment included ($95). The itinerary includes Turtle Town, a series of underwater lava formations teeming with the endangered Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles.
Also on Maui is Haleakala National Park, where you should arrive early to watch the sunrise, then bike down the hill with a rental from Mountain Riders.
Back on Oahu, the Honolulu Museum of Art is enjoying a moment in the spotlight, having merged last year with the city's Contemporary Museum. The new, combined institution is currently exhibiting a major overview of Hawaiian abstract art from the Contemporary Museum's permanent collection.
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Cutting staffing in the Poquonnock Bridge Fire District is not a solution to the fiscal problems confronting the district; it is an invitation to tragedy. Meanwhile, the Groton Town Council, based on legal advice, appears ready to walk away from any responsibility for addressing this dangerous mess.
Town Attorney Eileen Duggan told the council last week that it has no legal responsibility for assuring that residents are receiving adequate fire protection. And, legally speaking, it is not up to the town to prevent firefighters from being placed in situations that make their already dangerous jobs more perilous, concluded Ms. Duggan.
Legally, it is the fire district's problem, the council was told.
Just because there may be no legal obligation (and that is debatable), it does not mean there is no moral imperative. If someone dies because of this situation, if property is lost that adequate staffing could have saved, lawyerly excuses will not satisfy the public.
Among the most basic duties of government is providing for public safety. For homes and businesses in the Poquonnock Bridge district, Groton government is not meeting that responsibility.
Groton, which may have more layers of government than any other municipality in the world, has nine different fire districts to protect a population of just fewer than 40,000. Poquonnock Bridge is the largest, covering an area with 12,000 people, the commercial strip on Route 1, and 56.2 percent of town-owned property, according to Town Assessor Mary Gardner.
District taxpayers have rebelled against this burden, cutting the budget to $3.9 million, inadequate to meet the needs, but still carrying a 5.9-mill fire tax, by far the highest among fire districts in the town.
Groton needs fundamental change in how it provides and pays for fire protection, but no one, it appears, wants to go there.
So Poquonnock Bridge, which had two fire stations, now operates one. With the layoff of nine firefighters Friday and unfilled vacancies, staffing has been cut 42 percent. On some shifts, only three firefighters will be on duty. That is not enough to meet the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's two-in/two-out rule - meaning no firefighter should enter a burning building alone and at least two firefighters should be in contact with them outside.
These three-person shifts will respond with only one engine. The department no longer has a ladder truck and cannot reach above the second floor.
The situation is unacceptable.
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Great students graduate every year from the Hastings College Chemistry Department. Our small class sizes with professors who love to teach and opportunity to be in the lab trying new things every semester really sets us apart. Check out some of our recent grads below!
The Department is fortunate to have an endowment that helps us fund student research projects, as all majors in the department conduct a significant senior research project. The Dr. Robert and Rogene Johnston Endowed Chemistry Fund was established in memory of the late Dr. Johnston, a 1943 graduate and Chemistry major at Hastings College.
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Front row, from left: Christina Zarek, Biochemistry from Grand Island, Nebraska; Paige (Skillet) Bouc, Chemistry from Lincoln, Nebraska; Moses Dogbevia, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Back row, from left: Neil Heckman Ph.D., Professor; Brooke Appelhans, Chemistry from Sterling, Colorado; and John Bohmfalk, Ph.D., Professor
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From left: Moses Dogbevia, Ph.D., Associate Professor; Hallie Bauer*, John Bohmfalk, Ph.D., Professor, Torey Kranau*, Anna Eliasen, Jessica Schneider*, Ngoc Nguyen, Cora Rush, Colin Sand, Heidi Roth, Neil Heckman, Ph.D., Professor, Haley Sandoe.
*Early admission to pharmacy schools; will officially graduate in 2016
2014 Graduates
Front row, from left: Kaitlin Johnson, Biohemistry/Molecular Biology from Omaha, Nebraska; Emily Wright, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology from Bridgeport, Nebraska; Mikaela Newlun, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology from Hastings, Nebraska; Haley Burge, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology from Loveland, Colorado.
Back row, from left: Moses Dogbevia, Ph.D., Associate Professor; John Bohmfalk, Ph.D., Professor; Travis Morrow, Chemistry from Hastings, Nebraska; Max Nyce, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology from Hastings, Nebraska; Melissa Hessler, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology from Gering, Nebraska; Neil Heckman, Ph.D., Professor; Jacob Essi, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology from Omaha, Nebraska.
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This is fantastic news and tells me that the Dolphins are not satisfied with the longterm future of Tannehill without bringing in competition.... IF there's any truth to Kiper's claim.
Competition is a good thing, and Tannehill sorely needs it. Ireland is gone, Sherman is gone. Tannehill therefore most likely won't go into his year 3 as the unquestioned starter without earning it (hopefully).
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I would have recieved a warning for a post like this
Both the politician who seeks to ban what a woman may wear (niqab), and the patriarch who seeks to dictate what a woman must wear (niqab), are not friends of the open society. ~ Omer Aziz
I would be all for dropping Moore and taking a late round QB. It's time to move on
Matt Ryan won AP OROY and accomplished 11-5 and 9-7 in first 2 seasons, and went to playoffs. Where do posters get off comparing Tannehill to Matt Ryan?
I'd puke if we took him in the 2nd round. 5th-6th i'm okay with. And his girlfriend is welcome anytime.
Two words: Jimmy Garrappolo.
If you don't know who he is, I suggest you check out the East-West Shrine Bowl this weekend...
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Are some healthy-looking foods really misleading you? TODAY National Investigative Correspondent Jeff Rossen exposes some colorful marketing tactics that experts say may leave you feeling blue.
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When you go food shopping, what's the first thing you look at? The packaging. So when you see pictures of healthy berries, you think: "I'm getting healthy berries." Look, no one thinks you're getting a full day's serving of fruit in a box of cereal, but if the label shows berries, shouldn't you be getting some? Experts say some of the biggest food companies are fooling you. Those so-called berries? You won't believe what they're really made of.
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Take a spin in the grocery store: It's like a berry bonanza. From your favorite breakfast foods to those popular energy drinks, even kids' yogurts, the labels grab you: Real fruit, full of vitamins. And many of us eat it up.
"It gives the impression that it's healthier," said one shopper. "Blueberries in cereal, that's great," another told us. "You get everything in one box."Video: Rossen: 'Fruit' in food often made of sugar, oil (on this page)
But some experts say it's a trick — that food companies go a long way to fool you. Take Special K Fruit and Yogurt cereal: Look at all those fresh berries on the front of the box. Reaching into one, I told Michael Jacobson, who runs the Center for Science in the Public Interest, a consumer watchdog group, "This looks like a real berry to me."
"But it ain't," Jacobson said.
"So are there any actual berries in here?" we asked.
"No berries whatsoever."Story: Rossen Reports: Can you believe diet frozen dessert labels?
Jacobson said these berry "imposters" are in a lot of foods, like blueberry Eggos. Then there's Aunt Jemima's Blueberry Pancakes. The label proclaims "made with real blueberries," but there's a catch.
"It has blueberry bits," Jacobson said. "And what is that? It's mostly sugar and soybean oil, then little bits of real blueberry that's been artificially colored."
That's right: he says those blue chunks are actually that concoction shaped into balls and dyed to look like real berries. "It's fake," Jacobson said.
"If the companies were in this room, they would say: 'Look, we're printing the ingredients on the label. No misleading advertising here,'" we told him.Story: Rossen Reports: Arsenic levels in rice trouble experts
"You can't deceive people in big print and pictures on the front of the label, and then give the correct answers on the back of the label," Jacobson replied.
Shoppers say it's a berry bait-and-switch. "I think they're duping people," one told us. "It's complete false advertising; I think that it's dishonest," said another.
So if consumers feel that way, why do the companies still do it? We wanted to ask the group representing the food industry, but they declined our request for an interview, instead sending us an email saying they "support laws requiring labels to be truthful and non-misleading," and these labels "are permitted" under FDA regulations.Story: Rossen Reports: Some trucks carry unsafe food, authorities say
In fact, companies can show whatever fruit they want, as long as they use the one little word "flavored" on the label.
"So if you see the word 'flavored,' either natural or artificial, it could be a red flag that there's actually no fruit within that product," nutritionist and TODAY contributor Joy Bauer told us.
Take some yogurts from Dannon, made for kids: Lots of pictures of fruit. Guess how much fruit is actually in there? Absolutely zero. All legal because of that word "flavored."
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"The Food and Drug Administration is asleep at the wheel," Jacobson told us. "It rarely brings complaints against these companies."
"Why?" we asked.
"I suspect the Food and Drug Administration doesn't want to tangle with big companies who could keep them tied up in court for years," he replied.
He said one of the trickiest is vitaminwater. Take their kiwi-strawberry flavor: "We're suing Coca-Cola, which owns vitaminwater, because there aren't any strawberries and there aren't any kiwis in there," Jacobson said.
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"What's in here?" we asked.
"A lot of sugar. That bottle contains almost as much sugar as a 12-ounce can of Coca-Cola."
Coca-Cola is vehemently fighting the lawsuit, saying there's nothing on the label of kiwi-strawberry vitaminwater that would mislead a reasonable consumer.
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"Companies are gonna make a lot more money if they can imply that there are berries in the product, but not put them there," Jacobson said. "They're saving a lot of money, but they're cheating consumers."
The food companies told us some of that real fruit on the package is meant as a serving suggestion, and is disclosed in small print. The FDA says it does inspect labels, and it's cracking down on companies that break the law. The agency told us it's your responsibility to read the entire label, not just the front.
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The list of tags for the wishes is too small. Most wishes will probably be tagged by the default "Data Turbine and DT Utilities" because nothing fits. The quickest fix would be to provide a tag "none".
A way to propose an additional tag would be great to have.


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Williamsburgh Savings Bank
The Williamsburgh Savings Bank Building was built in 1927 by the architectural firm Halsey, McCormack and Helmer and is located at 1 Hanson Place, at the corner of Ashland Place, near the intersection of Atlantic and Flatbush Avenues, across from Atlantic Terminal Mall. The 34-story, 512-foot Art Deco building is a familiar Brooklyn landmark that stood well above other structures in the area during the 20th century. In 2006 the building began undergoing a conversion to luxury condominiums.


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Comment Re:Except its not. (Score 0) 192
Apple did compete on price - they competed by demanding that every publisher raise the price of all ebooks by 50%.
I'm 100% positive that that's absolutely not what happened. Funny sense of re-writing reality you have there. I've heard a term for that before, I'm sure you bandied it about before...
Publishers were happy to oblige.
They were timid, afraid to take on Amazon alone. What happened wasn't that Apple asked them to raise their prices across the board by some set amount, what they asked them to do was quit letting Amazon set their prices for them. *That's* what they were happy to do, they just never had the backbone before iBooks.
Amazon wasn't hurt - they still dominate the market.
90% to 60%, and no longer able to bully the publishers around to the same extent as before. I don't know how you can think that doesn't count as being "hurt". Perhaps if that three-letter term I referenced above would come to me, what is it?...
The only people who lost were consumers (like you!). People like you lost big time.
You mean how I now have more plentiful options for eBooks? Wow, I'm soooooo hurt!
Go cheer for the people who beat the shit out of you some more. It amuses them.
No one laid a finger on me. They've offered products which I've willingly paid for. I know that's a strange concept for a large contingent around here.


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The Guide to Safe Scouting Section 13 outlines Winter Camping Safety.
I have posted it here in it's entirety:
There is magic to camping in winter. It is one of the most advanced and challenging of outdoor adventures. Special considerations for winter camping include the following:
1. Leadership.
In no other camp is the type of leadership as important as in the winter camp. It is vital that a leader be an experienced camper with a strong character.
2. Equipment.
Do not attempt to camp unless completely outfitted. Even if equipment for winter camp is more expensive than for summer camp, Scouts must be adequately clothed, and leaders should ensure that blankets and other equipment are of suitable quality and weight.
3. Physical Condition.
A physician's certificate as to physical ability must be obtained by each Scout before preliminary training begins.
1. Use the buddy system for winter outings. Buddies can check each other for frostbite, make sure no one becomes lost, and boost the morale of the entire group.
2. Plan to cover no more than five miles per day on a winter trek on snowshoes. An experienced group can cover 10 to 12 miles on cross-country skis.
3. Always allow ample time to make camp in winter, especially if you plan to build snow shelters.
4. Fatigue encourages accidents. Rest occasionally when building a snow shelter; taking part in cross-country skiing or snowshoeing; or participating in other active winter sports. Periodic rests also help avoid overheating.
5. Pulling a load over the snow on a sled or toboggan is generally easier than carrying it in a backpack.
6. Snow is a terrific insulator. Snow shelters are much warmer than tents because they retain heat and keep out the cold wind. If you have adequate time for building snow shelters, you will spend a much more comfortable night sleeping in them than in a tent.
7. Snow is the greatest thief in winter, swallowing up small dropped items. Tie or tape a piece of brightly colored cord to small items so they can be seen in snow. Some items, such as mittens, can be tied to larger items, such as a parka, to prevent them from being dropped and lost.
8. Melting snow in a pot to get water may cause the pot to burn through or may scorch the snow, giving the water a disagreeable taste. Prevent this by adding a cup or two of water in the bottom of the pot before putting in the snow to melt.
9. Punch a hole in the top of your ice chisel and string a stout cord through it. Before trying to chisel a hole in ice, anchor the cord to something large or too heavy to be pulled through the hole so you will not lose your chisel in freezing water when the ice is penetrated.
10. Always test the thickness of ice before venturing any distance from the shore. Ice should be at least 3 inches thick for a small group; 4 inches of ice is safe for a crowd. Since ice thickness can vary considerably, it is best to stay near the shoreline of large lakes.
11. Use alkaline batteries in flashlights. Standard batteries deteriorate quickly in cold weather. Tape the switch of your flashlight in the "off" position until you are ready to use it. This will prevent it from being turned on accidentally while in your pack or on your sled.
12. Encourage everyone in your group to wear brightly colored outer clothing so that each person will be more visible, especially during severe weather.
13. Small liquid-fuel stoves are much better for cooking in winter than fires, which are difficult to build with wet wood. Gathering wood that is frozen to the ground also can be difficult, if not impossible. A pressure/pump-type stove is essential in winter.
14. Always use a funnel to refuel a stove so you won't frostbite your fingers by accidentally pouring fuel on them. Fuel evaporates at a high rate of speed and quickly removes heat from anything it touches.
15. Place a stove or fire on a platform of logs or rocks so it will not melt through the snow.
16. Never light or use a stove inside a tent or snow shelter. A tent may catch fire, and vapors in a snow shelter may lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Neither of these potential mishaps is worth the risk.
17. A windscreen is essential for using a stove in the winter. Even a slight breeze will direct the heat away from its intended mark.
Those 17 tips for your winter camping experience are pretty basic and are of value to the average winter camper. You can refine that list and certainly add to it. As it reads in the Guide to Safe Scouting it is important to note that this list demonstrates common sense and basic skills. As stated at the outset.. there are three musts for winter camping with Scouts.
First is leadership. Leadership at both the youth and adult levels. Competent leaders that are skilled in camping in the winter. Just because you are a good camper when the weather is great does not mean you have the knowledge, skills, and most important the mind set to camp in the winter. Winter Camping can be very dangerous when not taken seriously. It can be the time of your life when done properly.
Equipment. I talk a lot about gear here at the Scoutmaster minute… and for those Scouts that are in my Troop, you know that I am a gear junky. The right gear for the right occasion is a good rule. Check out your gear, if you are not sure. Ask.
And finally, Physical conditioning. The cold will take you down if you are not ready for it. Backpacking or just camping in the winter is a whole different experience on your body. The cold can really wear it down. Along with physical conditioning it is important to maintain healthy mental fitness in the cold. Having the right attitude is key to surviving and using skills in the cold weather camping environment.
Get out there and Camp in the Cold. But use the G2SS, its a good place to start, but learn all you can before going out there. You will regret it if you do not go prepared.
Have a Great Scouting Day!


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By Tiernan Ray
Shares of 3-D printing outfit ExOne (XONE) have been halted ahead of a news announcement.
The stock closed down $3.53, or 5.4%, at $62.26.
Update: ExOne has announced it now expects 2013 revenue of $40 million to $42 million, down from a prior forecast of $48 million. The company said " The shortfall primarily relates to machine sales not yet completed for customers in Russia, India, Mexico and France, some of which involve approval processes that were deferred into 2014. The specific machines to be sold are four S-Max and one S-Print."
CEO S. Kent Rockwell emphasized despite the delays, "We have not lost a single order and expect these sales to be completed in the first half of 2014."
The announcement follows an announcement this morning by competitor Stratasys (SSYS) projecting revenue this year above what analysts have been modeling.
Shares are set to resume trading at 4:35 pm, Eastern time.
Update 2: ExOne stock has resumed and is now down $10.86, over 17%, at $51.40.


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By Michaela Gibson Morris/NEMS Daily Journal
OXFORD – Oxford medical community is grieving after the unexpected death of well-respected cardiologist Dr. Steve Purdon.
Purdon, 62, a native of Pontotoc, died unexpectedly Sunday after a brief, severe illness at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi, where he had cared for patients for more than four decades.
"Dr. Purdon was a pillar at this hospital and the most generous man I have ever known and he gave his life taking care of patients," says Sherri DeLashmit, administrative director of the Baptist Heart Care Center at Baptist North Mississippi.
Purdon joined the hospital medical staff in 1968 and served as medical director of the cardiology program since its inception.
"He put Oxford and medical care here on the map," said Dr. Bubba Morgan, who serves as the president of the Baptist Memorial-North Mississippi medical staff. "It was so unexpected and way too early."
Purdon was the hospital's only interventional cardiologist and was well known for his work ethic.
"It will take two full-time intensivists to replace him," said Oxford surgeon Dr. Walker Byars. "He had a nearly photographic memory about his patients. … It's a huge, huge loss for us."
Purdon is survived by his wife Barbara, three daughters, a son, his mother and a sister. His funeral is set for 10 a.m. Thursday at Coleman Funeral Home Chapel in Oxford.


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Family: Trochilidae, Hummingbirds view all from this family
Description Adult has violet crown, otherwise greenish upperparts and tail, and white underparts (latter feature unique among our hummingbirds); bill is dark-tipped and red. Juvenile is like adult, but with brownish underparts.
Dimensions Length: 3 3/4-4 1/2" (10-11 cm)
Range Southwest
Discussion Rare breeding visitor (mainly Apr-Aug) to mountain scrub, mainly in southeastern Arizona, and also regularly seen at feeders in Arizona; winters in Mexico, where it is widespread.


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For a special Italian meal for six, serve this homemade butternut squash ravioli with a browned butter-sage sauce.
Filled ravioli made from wonton skins can be frozen. Cook the number you would like to serve, then freeze the rest. Arrange filled ravioli in a single layer on a tray and freeze 1 to 2 hours or until they are firm. Transfer to a freezer storage bag, label and freeze. No need to thaw when cooking, just increase the cooking time about 1 minute.
A small scoop, sometimes used for cookie dough and holding about 1 tablespoon, makes it quick and easy to spoon the squash mixture into the center of the wonton skin.
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Otago captain Shannon Francois has been called into the Silver Ferns for the Australian leg of the quad netball series after an injury to midcourter Grace Rasmussen.
Aucklander Rasmussen has been ruled out of the series with a stress reaction in her ankle suffered at last week's Lion Foundation championships.
Silver Ferns coach Waimarama Taumaunu said it was disappointing not to have Rasmussen for the series, which includes Australia, South Africa and England. New Zealand's first test is against South Africa in Adelaide on Sunday.
"Grace has put in a lot of work to get back to full fitness [after recovery from ACL injury last year] and so to have another setback like this so close to the series is very disappointing for us all," said Taumaunu.
"For Shannon this is an exciting opportunity to expose another young New Zealand midcourter to the international stage."
Francois, who turns 22 on Friday, has yet to make her test debut. She has been a member of the New Zealand Accelerant Squad for the past two seasons.
The Silver Ferns leave for Adelaide on Thursday.
Silver Ferns quad series squad: Shooters: Irene van Dyk, Maria Tutaia, Cathrine Latu, Anna Thompson. Midcourt: Laura Langman, Shannon Francois , Bailey Mes, Kayla Cullen. Defence: Leana de Bruin, Katrina Grant, Anna Harrison, Casey Williams (c). APNZ


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The Volga-Germans and Their Association
Translation from the original German-language text to American
English by
Alex Herzog, Boulder, Colorado
Continuation from a previous Volk auf dem Weg article
listed below:
The spirit of enterprise and diligence of our forefathers
is also demonstrated by the so-called Sarpin Cloth, a colorful and
light textile which became popular in all of Russia and, by the
way, had its origins in Sarepta. Nearly 20,000 weaving stations
once formed the core of the Volga-German textile industry, engendering
dozens of dyer concerns, wool spinning places, hosiery and
starch factories, as well as numerous other places of employment.
Also not to be forgotten is the simplified grain purification machine
(which was simply called the "Cleaning Machine"), which
was manufactured in several colonies on the Bergseite [mountainous
side] and resulted in solid demand, to the tune of tens of thousands
of the machines, in all of Russia.
The center of this industrial variety would eventually be Balzer,
with its 16,000 residents the second-largest colony of the German
Volga region.
On the left bank of the Volga, the so-called Wiesenseite [meadow
side] the largest colony of all, Katharinenstadt, also developed
into the richest and most beautiful colony, as well as the cultural,
commercial and industrial center of the Volga-Germans. Three magnificent
churches, one boys and one girls gymnasium each, a central [public]
school, a number of private schools, a music school, a library,
the "Fischer" Bank, as well as many places of care (hospitals,
infirmaries, orphanages, poorhouses, apprenticeship houses) were
built and maintained by the colonists, who shaped the cultural life
of the city and wielded strong influence on neighboring colonies.
The Katharinenstadt residents, even at that time, were able to boast
of a print shop with its own
German newspaper.
On one's approach to the city, giant grain stores, mighty steam-driven
saw and flour mills, even a tobacco processing factory, pointed
to a lively commercial and industrial life of the city. A foundry,
plus a machine factory of the Brothers Schaefer, which had been
built and was equipped according to the latest technical standards
of Germany, formed the industrial core of Katharinenstadt. Agricultural
machines of the highest quality were being delivered by the "Schaefer
Factory" to the entire Volga region and beyond. It was no accident
that, later on, the first Soviet tractor (dubbed "Karlik,"
due to its dimensions) would be built there, a tractor that can
be seen in the city museum even to this day.
In giant workshops, the popular German wagons, which were also
in demand from the military, were manufactured. Also to be mentioned
are the numerous felt shops, tile burning factories, smithies and
leather tanning shops, which in reality seemed more like factory
sites, and of course all the shops for any kind of craft.
Certainly not to be underestimated are the hats -- those elegant
Kathariendstadt hats -- that, by the hundreds of thousands, were
"exported" from there to the two capitals of the Empire.
It was thus that our forefathers, thanks to their particular Volga-German
traits, during 150 years developed with great steadfastness the
best folk economy along the entire Volga basin.
Although in the various markets this plethora of goods of the highest
quality paid unmistakable witness to their producers, and here and
in other areas, including neighboring regions, the Volga-Germans,
their characteristics and economic achievements were highly esteemed,
Russian governments -- with almost enviable consistency -- avoided
all efforts to make the successes of the Volga-German farmers, not
to speak of those of Volga-Germans in general, known to the broader
public. Only when celebrations for their 150th anniversary were
being planned, for which our forefathers were preparing with great
dedication, were the economic and cultural achievements of the Volga-Germans
to be demonstrated to the broad public of the country, in words
and via diverse exhibits, for the first time ever.
However, World War I then broke out, followed by the Revolution,
the civil wars, and finally the horrific famine in the Volga region.
Thus it happened that the complete colonist history of the lower
Volga region, beginning with the motives of the Russian government
for attracting colonists to the area, all the way to their legal
status and settlement in the Empire, their personal sacrifices and
immeasurable pioneering achievements for their new home country,
would still be hidden away, silenced, or mercilessly
distorted ...
No, our ancestors were not intruders or interlopers. Neither were
they favorites of the Tsarina just because she was of German descent,
as has been hammered away at again and again by generations of Russians.
They did not wish to take anything from anybody or to constrict
anyone, and they never did. They were recruited as families from
German states, they were transported to Russia and, as new subjects
of the Tsars, they were taken to the desolate,
unpeopled, unsafe and extremely dangerous steppes around the Volga.
There they, the so-called colonists, were to settle into previously
uninhabited land designated for them, to make it arable and to develop
it economically and culturally. In other words, these people were
brought into the country for the purpose of fulfilling very specific
The bad part of all of this is that, at all times, not only the
mighty pioneering achievements of our forefathers, but even their
originally imposed objectives, have shamelessly been kept from the
Russian public.
Accordingly, any conclusive judgments that might be made from those
pioneering achievements, which would be of utmost importance for
us Volga-Germans, have been kept entirely quiet.
Therefore, these conclusive statements, even if stated only briefly,
will finally now be listed herein:
These logical conclusions are based on a hundred to a hundred and
fifty years of consistent achievements at the behest of and in the
name of the Russian home country, and they were deemed by our forefathers,
even in their characteristic modesty, as highly self-evident, and
they never doubted that even the government and the public would
eventually come to these same conclusions. The greater and more
painful the disappointment when, by the second half of the 19th
Century, a Greater Russian national chauvinism, raised at the "Highest
of all Courts," gained such influence that during the spring
of 1917 even Volga-Germans were robbed and, chased off to be condemned
to build an existence in Siberia. However, the February Revolution
of 1917 did prevent such a barbaric State act and in fact created,
even if hesitatingly, for the Volga-Germans certain conditions for
making use of newly attained freedoms. The political agenda of the
country proclaimed in large lettering the right of self-determination
of all peoples of the Russian Empire.
Politically active elements, supported by a people that had been
given itself up to death, immediately started political and organizational
efforts that led from the initial "Temporary Committee"
(founded by German business people, clerics and intellectuals even
before the February Revolution) and a "Central Committee of
Volga-Germans" (April, 1917) to the "Warenburg Conference"
(February, 1918), to the "Commissariat for German Affairs on
the Volga" (April, 1918), to the "Region of Volga-Germans"
(October, 1918) and, finally, culminated in its finest conclusion,
that is, the Autonomous SSR for Volga-Germans (February, 1924).
By that success, which occurred roughly on the 160th anniversary
of settlements on the Volga, our fathers publicly affirmed their
Volga-German identity and, at the same time, proclaimed the emerging
ethnic tribe of Volga-Germans.
From then on, our forefathers lived with the solid conviction not
to be seen as Germans in a foreign land, but to be deemed free German
citizens of their own autonomous republic.
The universal, even exemplary importance of this historical event
was described by our countryman, retired superintendent Johannes
Schleuning (who, God knows, was not admirer of the Soviets) as follows:
"The fact of the proclamation (of the Volga Republic) by itself
... will remain of permanent historical value and may perhaps again
play a significant role in the solution of the extremely difficult
question on minorities." Unfortunately, it has thus far never
played this exemplary in a world that showed such great injustice
toward our particular minority ...
In an economic sense, during those years of complete confusion
and turmoil, our forefathers were brought to full ruin by the Bolshevist
regime. Although the German Volga region was given some praise by
the Soviet government for having preserved the Russian industrial
cities from complete starvation, as G. Loebsack writes in his book,
"Einsam kaempft das Wolgaland [The Volgaland in a Lonesome
Struggle]," "This sparsely worded rhetoric meant that
the Volga-German colonists were to be exploited completely so that
Bolshevism could be preserved."
During the years 1920 and 1921, more than 160,000 Volga-Germans,
among them 60,000 children, had fallen victim to an induced famine
of an extent never experienced before, while hundreds of thousands
became refugees.
This catastrophe was echoed when, during the first ever agricultural
exposition of the Union of 1923 in Moscow the German autonomous
region "was allowed to show only a single exhibit, a genuine
Volga-German farmer's home replete with all its equipment and furnishings,
including pious Biblical quotes and wedding certificates displayed
on its walls." Apparently there was not enough space for displaying
an entire farmstead. Still, it was a rather original exhibit. For
one thing, it demonstrated how far the Volga-Germans had been thrown
backwards from their times of prosperity and bloom into the times
of Kirgiz attacks. On the other hand, this lone German farmstead
from the steppes of the Volga region indicated, especially via its
internal furnishings, those national values which the Volga-Germans,
far from their motherland, adhered to steadfastly for generations,
and thanks to which they would, again and again, and under the worst
of circumstances, be able to hold their own successfully.
(To be continued)
The last article in this series is listed below:
Our appreciation is extended to Alex
Herzog for translation of this article.


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Ah, the simple joys of free software.
With all the Gnome/KDE/Openoffice/Mozilla megaproject work going on, it's easy to lose track of the real point of the movement. Open source isn't just so huge groups of developers can erect major edifices. That's great! But after the glamorous work is done, free software keeps helping people.
I'm saying this, even though you all know it, because this week has been a good reminder in why I use (as opposed to write) free software.
I recently abandoned my Palm III and switched back to Emacs's diary for my calendrical needs. It's nice, but I found that since the calender view didn't distinguish types of events, I couldn't look at a month and see what's going on in a glance. I fixed that by allowing sexp entries to specify a face, so that I could tell at a glance when I was on-call during a holiday that coincided with someone's birthday. Patch mailed off.
I discovered someone had finally written an Emacs Lisp Z-code interpreter called Malyon. (It's been out a couple years, I must have missed its release.) But it had some problems under Emacs 21. Easily fixed and another patch sent.
This basic plot repeated itself for some more elisp and some other utilities. None of the patches have seen a released version yet, but they've been pretty well received so far. The important thing is there are now some problems that I don't have anymore.


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Thread: 70's Themed Dog in progress
70's Themed Dog in progress
That Fish Place is havin a 70's themed dog contest where the grand prize is $100 gift card!!! It shall be during the Anniversary Sale April 13&14. So me and my wonderful dog Paddy are going all out for this, because we want to win.
My research into 70's fashion says that tie dye was still big. I can do that. So i looked up some techniques and decided rainbow swirl was easy. So i began to make a shirt. I forgot to take pictures of this journey.
Ok, so first step, i found an old white shirt of mine. Hard to do, im not big on white. But, i found one and got out the white thread and the scissors and began to make a shirt.
1. Measured Paddy around body, cut excess off of shirt to make it skinny enough.
2. Measured Paddy around neck, cut excess off neck of shirt to make neck smaller (it was a wide neck v-neck shirt).
3. Measured length and where private parts were. Cut off bottom front of shirt so it didnt interfere there, shortened back to proper length.
4. Sewed it back together along where it was cut. Yay, perfect fit dog shirt! He loves his new shirt.
Now i tie dye. We made easter eggs yesterday, so there was my dye. The technique i used was wet shirt, flatten, and spin into pinwheel kind of shape and band it together so it doesnt lose shape. Then direct application pour on dye rather than dipping. I made quite a mess, but luckily i was in the sink, so it was all good.
After pouring dye. Now i let sit overnight rolled up like this. Paper towels are smart to put under it so that the leaching dye doesnt make a puddle and ruin shirt.
Im nowhere near professional and here is my finished product. This morning i unwrapped it and allowed it to lay flat to dry. When its done drying we will heat set the dye with an iron or the dryer on high heat because thats how you do it with easter egg dye im told. More coming of my other steps of 70's dog making as i get my other materials. Will definitely post pic of dog wearing shirt when shirt is dry. White dog + wet dyed shirt = two weeks of tie dyed dog.10gal Betta Tank - Skye the crowntail and Squiggles the deformed albino cory
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Oh look! Its done drying! Lets try it on again...
Next step we have to make a cool peace sign necklace to replace collar, because the collar is too bland for this photo shoot. Off to Micheal's to buy craft stuff...
9 ft of string, i didnt care what kind it was - $1.99
100 blue disco ball beads - $1.99
2 Awesome large tan and blue peace sign pendant - $4.99
Ill make it tomorrow and see how that looks!10gal Betta Tank - Skye the crowntail and Squiggles the deformed albino cory
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Beaded peace sign pendant necklace:
We are still missing one thing to make this the best 70's dog costume a person can make... Oh, i know!!!
Yes, beautiful. Now put it all together aaaand...
Nope, cant show that yet. I have to wait until the contest next saturday, because i dont want to spoil my beautiful costume assembling skills before it counts. I will post the link when the pictures go up for voting.10gal Betta Tank - Skye the crowntail and Squiggles the deformed albino cory
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Electric Football Part 2 With Video
Posted on 29 Oct 2010 by Shane Hoopfer.
The more research I do into Electric Football and more specifically the community and the tweaking/modifications that the community does, the more I have to admit I'm drawn in to what a solid hobby Electric Football is. If you missed part 1 of my interview with Lynn Schmidt and Reginald Rutledge you can find it here at http://prosportsblogging.com/fantasy/an-in-depth-look-at-electric-football/ ...


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If there is one thing this Olympics (and skating season) is proving, is the depth of both the Japanese mens and womens teams. Three very young and capable men were sent to the Olympics, who still have more seasons in them, and Japan had more Olympic-worthy female skaters than they even could send. And the amount of young skaters there training to be the next Mao or Takahiko are overwhelming. I guess the question comes to this: where is a Pairs team? We saw one Japanese woman. Kavaguti, defect to Russia to skate pairs for the "Olympic Dream," but there are so many capable skaters in Japan, that unless they do start having internationally competitive pairs teams, a lot of talented skaters are never even going to be seen. But somehow the Japanese attitude seems to be "great singles skater or nothing at all," or perhaps more would be turning to pairs. Does anyone think we will see any great Japanese pairs teams come about by the next Olympics, or will it just continue to be even deeper talented fields with many worthy skaters not getting their chance to shine?
It would be an interesting thing to see... it seems like any Japanese pairs team that would be able to compete with the best would have to be put together relatively late... turning two solid singles skaters into a pairs team; especially since Japanese boys tend to be smaller than girls until much later than for other ethnicities, and the population isn't as overwhelming as China. The other problem would be coaching, but with so much raw talent to choose from, it doesn't seem unfeasible that international coaches could set their eyes on it.
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OK, you know how much I LOOOOOOVE the Wedding Chicks. If not, let me remind you.
… But when they make things for us like this, I just… I… it's just…
All I can think of to say is THANK YOU, Amy and Jocey! You two are helping us ramp up that pretty factor in our lives, AND saving countless trees in the process, now that we don't have to go and carve our names in actual trees anymore! Thank goodness, because that is soooo 50s! Plus, with Earth Day 'round the corner, this is exactly the kind of thing we need.
Oooh, did I mention the color combination options? Because there are many, and they are AWESOME.
It was extremely fun to make this. Which I know sounds ridiculous, but it was, it really was.
So, want a piece of this interactive graphic action? Who am I kidding, of course you do! Click here to create your own custom heart + arrow monogram right now, over on the Wedding Chicks blog!
In the meantime, check out some photos Amy took depicting all the cool stuff you can do with your custom monogram (ideas included below: invitations, envelopes, labels, menus and table numbers):
If this doesn't spell cuteness, I don't know what does.
Photo/graphic credits: Wedding Chicks