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And many of those revelers you mentioned were the tourists who are now complaining about getting stranded without food, water, and shelter.
Yep, I see it all the time here in Skagit County. The number of large retailers, car dealers, and people who have chosen to build on the flood plain, nearly at the edge of the levees in Mount Vernon and Burlington is nothing short of amazing to me. The 2003 flood came very close to going over these levees these folks and business think will protect them, and yet Burlington allowed a very large Home Depot and several other stores be built within 200 feet of the river on land that is lower than the car dealers who had to move all of their cars out to the Skagit airport to protect them in case the river topped the levee.
And the new neighborhood built in Burlington right next to the levee, which also includes senior housing, is another huge probem area.
The river only had to go 2' higher in 2003 for all these areas I mentioned to be under 15' of water.
But like you said, people think that the man-made levees are going to keep them from ever getting flooded. They will learn the hard way when the river tops the levees and destroys their homes and businesses.
|oc, while i agree with your sentiments about relying on one's self,that is not always doable, particularly in this day and age. moreover, as a nation/community it is all together fitting and proper that we get by in such times with a little help from our friends-so to speak. we pay lots of money in taxxes and take great pride in being so advanced. while we get a huge advantage just by being american, we do not get a huge amount back from our taxxes.competent help in the time of disaster is a small amount to expect and indeed require from those whom we choose to lead us. i remember a saying when i was a kid. charity starts at home. if we can spend a half a trillion dollars to rescue and rebuild a country 7000 miles away when it is not at all clear that we are wanted, then we can spend at least half that amount on our fellow countrymen and woman to say nothing of restoring a city of historical importance to the heritage of our country.. ok, i'll get off the soap box
The old town of Sacramento, California was originally built at or below the natural flood levels of the Sacramento and American rivers, once a huge wetland. The original city did not survive the numerous floods as the levess were insufficient to keep the forces of nature contained. The present city was built upon the ruins of the old city, raising the street level some 12 feet. Though certain areas are still below the extreme high water level of the river, the city is now much safer. In spots you can still tour parts of the now underground old city. I don't know if this is feasable in New Orleans, I've never been there, sadly. It should be considered as a way to make the new city a safer place. The city will surely be rebuilt, one way or another.
I wonder what happened to those folks seen on the weather channel right after the storm passed over, before the flood water rose; those die hard revelers shown peeking out of the Bourbon street taverns with drinks in hand saying how it "wasn't so bad, just a bunch of broken glass". Very sad for those who could not flee, amazing how many chose to stay.
Maybe it goes much deeper than that. We create the destruction nature can wrought? Untill modern society learns to ground its feet back on earth how can there be anything but what we are watching now on TV. It will happen again. The health of the environment starts with re-finding the environment of our souls and spirit. We do not have the courage to just say NO. You live in fast growing Skagit County and you see it every day, what will it take to change our ways? A big question,eh!
Everyone have a good holiday weekend and take some time if you can find time to see just where your feet are situated.
That is exactly what my much more wordy tome was getting at. We Americans as a whole do not heed the distruction nature can wrought. Like you, I cannot fault what government did or has done in the first few days after this unprecedented disaster in our country.
We have become so dependent on someone else (usually our citizens look to the government) doing things for us that we don't heed nature and the potential losses if we ignore nature and go on our merry way because of what the government has done, whether it is to put up dikes or says our buildings are earthquake proof. Thus, the Russian Roulette has even higher stakes and results in huge losses of life.
Please understand, that I have been moved to tears when I see the reports. I heard one today that said FEMA is in need of approximately 20,000 body bags! That is a huge loss of life. And this doesn't even speak of the problem of how to house the million people who cannot move back to their homes in the city and the surrounding area for many months if not years. My heart breaks for them.
I agree with you 100%. I don't think any of us understand what is like to be so poverty stricken, very sick and alone or so committed to those who need your help. What were there 300,000 left behind in NO? Some were stupid yes, idiots even. But what I see on TV is the lifeless bodies of the elderly, the sick and those who are invalids. What I see is survivors with little or no skills in a thing called life.
This should be a great lesson to all of us who call this country our home. The lesson should be that our culture is a proud one but is truely fragile one also. We have built a culture here in America that is so unreal, so based on materialisim that it has blinded us as a nation, as families and indivivduals. I'm not talking about goverment, I'm talking about its people as a whole. Be you rich or poor the majority of Americans have become so dependent on the machine over the last 40 years or so that when a disaster happens we honestly do not no how to respond, how to survive. I often wonder what will happen if this country hits the economic skids equal to the great depression. Will we have the skills, the stomach, the moral conviction to stick together or will see New Orleans nation wide? I will not critisize any goverment be it local, state or federal at this time, there will be plenty of time later. I am thankful for all the help pooring in from all over the world and that many of us are sending money for aid. But why has this happened in the first place? Mother nature does pretty much what it wants and we have forgotten entirely how to live with her. We play Russian Roulett on a daily basis, all of us.
Instead of blaming these people, it must be realized that many were left behind. What about those unable to leave hospitals? Or the dedicated workers who stayed with their patients? They need help more than ever; it upsets me to hear any criticism on their behalf. Not now.
Certainly the whole world grieves and must do what we can to help a people who do so much for the world.
On Sunday there will be prayers. Additionally, my church will be collecting what monies we can for donation to the US Red Cross.
However, as one looking in, the response is what frightens me. I don't see the know how or is it the bureaucracy of Homeland Security. Sometimes pride gets in the way. Maybe, this is a good time for the UN's help.
Many have done a lot more, and a lot more quickly with a lot less. I pray in the hours to come the people who need help will get it.
Finally, regarding the order to leave the city. I trust my leaders have learnt from from this disaster. The most vulnerable must be assisted in leaving the areas of danger and provided for. Busing (etc) is a must before a hurricane strikes. Certainly, policitians would have had buses lined up if it was a polling day, for they understand that many don't have the resources. The twenty percent that stayed were the ones who could not leave without help. (i.e. infants, the ill ones, the elderly and the poor).
There is a lot of blame to go around. There was talk for years that the system would not hold in a major event as was unfolded.
God bless America!
I remember seeing on the news Saturday afternoon that the mayor of New Orleans issued an evacuation order for the whole city and that the governor issued an order for the folks to evacuate in the areas in and around the city. However, human nature being what it is, only 80% of the residents took heed and left while the other 20% stayed behind.
I've seen a few of those very brief "interviews" with some of those who stayed behind and they were saying things like, "I never thought it would be this bad. I have been through huricanes before and they never did anything like this." And one of my favorites, "We decided to take a nap for a short time to let the roads empty a bit and I guess we fell asleep becaue when I woke up the water was already coming into the bedroom. My husband and I had to go up on the roof to not be drowned."
I suppose what I getting at is the good people of New Orleans had been told to leave; however, like usual, there are far too many people who don't believe it will be too bad or believe the government is just trying to show them who the boss is. I also think that some of the folks who stayed did so for the possibility of looting and getting a lot of stuff if it did prove to be as bad as predicted.
I've seen folks complaining that the New Orleans police and firemen haven't been doing enough to find survivors; that the police and other public safety people are not picking up bodies of loved ones when survivors are with the body; that the police are doing enough to get drinking water and food to people still in the various neighborhoods; and that the police are spending too much time looking for survivors instead of stopping the looting. Those poor police, firemen, and national guardsmen trying to do all this have an impossible task at the moment because they can't do it all.
Roads are impassible, bridges are out, power lines are down, buildings are down or falling down, trees are down or falling down, and water is 20'-30-' deep in much of the city making it virtually impossible for rescue or other operations using vehicles to move into, let alone around in, most of the city. And the downed power lines, power poles, trees, buildings, and those falling down or in danger of falling down make it extremely difficult and very dangerous to get into most of the city in small boats.
I saw a report this evening that one of the dike breaches was plugged through using military helicoptersand and that most of the water coming through that breach was stopped from coming through. This will allow that part of the city to lower the water level; however, since it is below sea level it won't simply drain away, it will have to be pumped out. And since it is going to be weeks is not months for power to be restored to the city, the water will have to be pumped out by diesel or gasoline powered pumps flown in with helicopters or barged in. Unfortunately, barges cannot get into these areas yet because of all the debris, damaged and broken boats, oil rigs, pieces of buildings, etc. As the mayor of New Orleans has said, it is going to be 12 to 16 weeks before people will be able to return to the city, and at least a month before buildings, roads, and infastructure damage can be assessed.
I've seen several news reports that 10,000 to 15,000 national guard troups have been deployed and that they are in the greater New Orleans area at this time. An aircraft carrier has been deployed to the New Orleans area to function as a command center because nearly all of the city is under water and has been pretty much decimated.
I've also saw the the American Red Cross has gotten $15 million in donations from individuals as of noon today for the New Orleans relief effort.
I agree wholeheartedly, if corporate America would donate supplies, cash, and/or manpower to help clean up this huge disaster and to help the people of New Orleans, it would be a huge help. Perhaps we will see some of this occur. My prayer is for people accross the US to rise to the occasion and show compassion and mercy to those who have been made refugees and to provide money, manpower, food, clothing, building materials, and equipment to the city and people that have been so decimated.
Unfortunately, it seems like greed is already rearing its ugly head in the form of price gouging for food, motel rooms, etc. for the now homeless people of New Orleans and the Mississipi Gulf cities and towns. I've also seen fuel prices going well over $3.00/gallon in places like North Dakota. And my wife's sister who lives in Chicago sent us a photo today of a gas station in her neighborhood on Chicago's west side with gasoline prices of $5.87 for reg, $5.97 for mid-grade, and $6.17 for premium. I sincerely hope the folks who ingage in price gouging are prosecuted for such dispicable and greedy behavior.
You've hit the nail on the head. We could not be who we are without somehow reinstating this indellible piece of our heritage. Thanks for bringing a light of renewal to the situation, however distant at this time.
Once we get past the restoration of life, safety and comfort - I have complete confidence that we will get back to the serious business of restoring this cultural hotspot in the American experience. Hopefully with more 'Dutchmen'.
I'll contact you offline about a potential visit to your homewaters this fall...
When they do rebuild (and they will), I agree that it is equally/more important to address the loss of wetlands along the Gulf Coast, not simply as a buffer against the effects of storms, but also as critical habitat for my winter quarry (quack....) and many other game/nongame species...
|great thread. picking up on juro's comments, it's difficult to fathom just how inept the government's response haS been particularly in light of the vast history of warnings that new orleans is so vulnerable to just such a catastrophe and the multitude of time in which katrina was threatenning. i can't help but wonder as to why the government did not put any meaningful assets in place in the days prior to katrina striking especially when the worse was contemplaed. are they that out of touch? scary. what does this say about our leaders and their decisions and analytical process? i guess i'm ranting a bit but it's mind boggling
Lots of interesting ideas here.
The Dutch angle is a good one -- maybe the historical portion of the City, the part that is an national park (Jackson Square, the Cathedral, the French Quarter, Preservation Hall) could be restored and rebuilt. I understand that these areas suffered less damage than other portions of the City anyway. A modern system of dikes and levees could keep the water out in event of future hurricanes. Public transportation serving the historic district could be added.
The rest of the City -- Superdome et alia; residential areas; Garden District -- could be assessed on a building by building/block by block/neighborhood by neighborhood basis. What's worth rebuilding, by some criterion, could be rebuilt in situ. The rest of the growth and rebuilding could occur out toward the airport, I guess.
The bottom line is, if there is to be a Nawlens where it once was, there needs to be a massive and modern system of dikes and levess built to withstand the many severe hurricances and rising sea levels we will see in the future.
Nawlens is a spirit -- in music, in the sheer joy of living, in style, in architecture, in cusine, in specialness in our country -- it's without peer. I cannot imagine a United States without Basin Street or Bourbon Street, or Mardi Gras.
Let the good times roll (Laissez les bons temps roulez) again!
Rex Steelhead
What stikes my as odd is that the people traped in these areas have no clue as to the amount of devastation nor even where to go and what is happening......it would seem to me that flyovers and the dropping of info leaflets would go a long way in giving these folks some sense security and direction. The lack of info is obviously contributing to increased frustration, anger and despair.
As for rebuilding....I don't believe that the Dutch experience hurricanes...maybe that, plus their expertise keeps them OK......it make no sense to me, given the that hurricanes frequent the area of the gulf, that building below sea level makes any sense.
Having watched the coverage with great sympathy, I have to say I was truly saddened and would give my time off in a minute to help if I thought I could make a difference. If I were a charter boat captain or a boat maker in the area I would donate time / craft to the folks, shuttle people to safety, and distribute food. Water is a real issue, perhaps a distillery or bottler of spring water could pay back the ridiculous profits they make on small bottles of water back to the people. Car makers are donating 25 or 50 trucks to the Red Cross, and medical firms are donating first aid and hygiene kits. Perhaps every raft maker in the US could ship inexpensive and highly portable rafts to the area for families trying to move what little memories they have from the muddy flooded streets. General foods - send granola bars, peanut butter, power bars and other easily consumed nutrition. If every company in America did one little thing the victims would fare significantly better. It's encouraging to see the support directed toward the area.
I am a little surprised that our government leaders have not seemed to take a prominent role in this affair as of yet. I could be mistaken but usually politicians involvement in anything comes with the utmost fanfare and propaganda and I haven't heard any chest beating about aid or mobilization of troops toward the cause. If anyone can elighten me I would be all ears.
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I watched it a week later on the DVR. Pretty good episode. Just watched this week's episode today.
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I watched it a week later on the DVR. Pretty good episode. Just watched this week's episode today.
Bones and Booth singing and playing guitar = horrible.
Strange episode. I got bored during it, which never happens with this show. The singing was the low point.:yes:
I had it on at the start, came back to it once or twice, then caught the end. I gave it an "eh," especially the downer end conversation between B & B.
I didn't mind the episode. There were a few moments where I laughed a bit.
So, the guitar guy was from Buckcherry? I just realized recently that Buckcherry is an spoonerism of Chuck Berry. Wikipedia says they got the name from from a drag queen acquaintance, though. I'm not really familiar with them, other than "Lit Up" was on one of those VH1 lists of top hard rock songs or something.
So Jack and Angela (or whatever her dad actually named her) are married.... ummm yeah, kinda quick if you ask me.
Just from how Jack and Angela were acting, I had a feeling that was going to happen.
I'm not shocked that they got back together, I just didn't think them getting back together AND married would be on the same day.
I only saw the last 5 minutes or so. I don't want to spoilerize for those who haven't watched their DVRs yet, so I will say I was confused at how it ended, at least as to how the next season will go on.


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I am working on an implementation of the cell means model for single factor ANOVA. I think this will be more effective in that this model can be used again in regression and calculated much more quickly then a typical least squares computation.
Some analysis I did on test score data was presented today and for the most part it went well. The one complaint I had is that at the end of the presentation the facilitator stood up and reminded everyone that these are "just numbers" He went on to express how simple it is to pervert data into any result you desire. While the perversion aspect is certainly true, I have a hard time believing that the information will be taken seriously when presented as just numbers.
This is a commen theme, people rely heavily on the analysis I give them, with little or no thought to the theory that is behind it. I suppose some people go around ignoring multicollinearity and serial correlation but I am not one of them.


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Seeing Matt gloat reminds me of all the republican idiots in 2004.
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Seeing Matt gloat reminds me of all the republican idiots in 2004.
If Ryan's plan would have been put into law, I would have been required to sacrifice some of my social security and Medicare so you and my namesake could be protected. Thanks for being willing to sacrifice for me Matt.
Sounds like I win that one Matt. ......... Hahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!
Maybe now that the election is over the media will start paying attention to Libya and how bad fima is doing in the relief of Sandy. The double standard is pathetic.
I should of said to your previous post Hearing you talking politics reminds me of Obama talking about passing a budget.
In this case we actually had a socially moderate and a guy with a moderate temperment, bu the Dems framed his as something he's not. Romney did a poor job of defending himself. To be honest, one of the problems with Romney is that his religion teaches humility. He will never tell you of the kindness he's always lived his life with. He's actually a very fine man.
that's all I heard from most women I know, he wants to take my choice away, he wants me to be a lesser citizen....he never wanted either of those things...socially he was quite moderate...but no one on the left knows that because they believed the propaganda, left and right...both sides are sheep, it's terrible, but it is what it is, when we eventually lose control of the situation here we will have no one to blame but ourselves...we had the ability to fix things for the better through the democratic process and we choose to ignore it and just vote for the "cool guy"
this is the point where I have finally recognized that the President really isn't elected due to policy...it is pure and simple a popularity contest...the majority of America clearly does not care about what a presidential candidate stands for, they only care if he's "cool" it's like the majority of America is still in High School.
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What is the method of science?
How is science "done?" It can be difficult sometimes to define research methods in a way that will clearly distinguish science from non-science. However, there is a set of core principles that make up the "bones" of scientific research. These principles are widely accepted within the scientific community. Although there is no fixed set of steps that scientists always follow during an investigation, and there is no single path that leads scientists to knowledge, there are certain features of science that give it a distinct way of investigating.
Scientific Methods
Scientific investigations examine, gain new knowledge, or build on previous knowledge about phenomena. A phenomenon, is any occurrence that is observable, such as the burning match shown in Figure below, as well as the structure of a cell and the prey of a lion. A phenomenon may be a feature of matter, energy, or time. For example, Isaac Newton made observations of the phenomenon of the moon's orbit, Galileo Galilei made observations of phenomena related to swinging pendulums and Charles Darwin made observations of unique plant and animal species. Although procedures vary from one field of scientific inquiry to another, certain features distinguish scientific inquiry from other types of knowledge. Scientific methods are based on gathering observable, empirical (produced by experiment or observation), and measurable evidence that is critically evaluated.
The combustion of this match is an observable event and therefore a phenomenon.
Scientific Investigations
The scientific method is not a step by step, linear process. It is a way of learning about the world through the application of knowledge. Scientists must be able to have an idea of what the answer to an investigation should be. To do this, many investigations are going to be based on previous knowledge, with the notion of extending that knowledge. Scientists will often make an observation and then form a hypothesis to explain why a phenomenon occurred. They use all of their knowledge and a bit of imagination in their journey of discovery.
A hypothesis is a suggested explanation of a question or problem, based on evidence that can be tested by observation or experimentation. Scientists may test and reject several hypotheses before solving a problem. A hypothesis must be testable; it gains credibility by being tested over and over again, and by surviving attempts to prove it wrong.
Scientific investigations involve the collection of data through observation, the formation and testing of hypotheses by experimentation, and analysis of the results that involves reasoning. Scientific investigations begin with observations that lead to questions. Questions can be as varied as how does a certain disease form to what does the product of a certain gene do.
We will use an everyday example to show what makes up a scientific investigation. Imagine that you walk into a room, and the room is dark.
- You observe that the room appears dark, and you question why the room is dark.
- In an attempt to find explanations to this phenomenon, you develop several different hypotheses. One hypothesis might state that the room does not have a light source at all. Another hypothesis might be that the lights are turned off. Still, another might be that the light bulb has burnt out. Worse yet, you could be going blind.
- To discover the answer, you experiment. You feel your way around the room and find a light switch and turn it on. No light. You repeat the experiment, flicking the switch back and forth; still nothing.
- This means your first two hypotheses, that the room is dark because (1) it does not have a light source; and (2) the lights are off, have been rejected.
- You think of more experiments to test your hypotheses, such as switching on a flashlight to prove that you are not blind.
- In order to accept your last remaining hypothesis as the answer, you could predict that changing the light bulb will fix the problem. If your predictions about this hypothesis succeed (changing the light bulb fixes the problem), the original hypothesis is valid and is accepted.
- However, in some cases, your predictions will not succeed (changing the light bulb does not fix the problem), and you will have to start over again with a new hypothesis. Perhaps there is a short circuit somewhere in the house, or the power might be out.
The general process of a scientific investigation is summed up in Figure below.
Steps of a Scientific Investigation. A scientific investigation typically has these steps.
The general process of scientific investigations. This diagram illustrates how scientific investigations moves from observation of phenomenon to a theory. The progress is not as straightforward as it looks in this diagram. Many times the hypothesis is falsified, which means the investigator will have to redevelop/revise a hypothesis.
|Scientific Method
|The process of scientific investigation.
|The act of noting or detecting phenomenon by the senses. For example, taking measurements is a form of observation.
|A suggested explanation based on evidence that can be tested by observation or experimentation.
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|A test that is used to rule out a hypothesis or validate something already known.
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Making Observations
Scientists first make observations that raise questions. An observation is the act of noting or detecting phenomenon through the senses. For example, noting that a room is dark is an observation made through sight.
Developing Hypotheses
In order to explain the observed phenomenon, scientists develop a number of possible explanations, or hypotheses. A hypothesis is a suggested explanation for a phenomenon or a suggested explanation for a relationship between many phenomena. Hypotheses are always based on evidence that can be tested by observation or experimentation. Scientific investigations are required to test hypotheses. Scientists mostly base hypotheses on prior observations or on extensions of existing scientific explanations.
Though many people describe an hypothesis as an "educated guess," that definition is not scientifically accurate. To define a hypothesis as "an educated guess" is like calling a tricycle a "vehicle with three." The definition leaves out the tricycles most important and characteristic feature: the wheels. The "educated guess" definition of a hypothesis also leaves out the concept's most important and characteristic feature: the purpose of the hypotheses. People generate hypotheses as early attempts to explain patterns observed in nature or to predict the outcomes of experiments. For example, in science, one could correctly call the following statement a hypothesis: identical twins can have different personalities because the environment influences personality.
Evaluating Hypotheses
Scientific methods require hypotheses that are falsifiable, that is, they must be framed in a way that allows other scientists to prove them false. Proving a hypothesis to be false is usually done by observation and experimentation. However, confirming or failing to falsify a hypothesis does not necessarily mean the hypothesis is true.
For example, a person comes to a new country and observes only white sheep. This person might form the hypothesis: "All sheep in this country are white." This statement can be called a hypothesis, because it is falsifiable - it can be tested and proved wrong; anyone could falsify the hypothesis by observing a single black sheep, shown in Figure below. If the experimental uncertainties remain small (could the person reliably distinguish the observed black sheep from a goat or a small horse), and if the experimenter has correctly interpreted the hypothesis, finding a black sheep falsifies the "only white sheep" hypothesis. However, you cannot call a failure to find non-white sheep as proof that no non-white sheep exist.
The statement "there are only white sheep in this country" is a hypothesis because it is open to being falsified. However, a failure to see a black sheep will not necessarily falsify the hypothesis. A better scientific hypothesis may be that "only white sheep can survive in this country because of the existing ecosystems."
- evidence: Any type of data that may be used to test a hypothesis.
- experiment: A test that is used to rule out a hypothesis or validate something already known; a test that is used to eliminate one or more of the possible hypotheses until one hypothesis remains.
- falsifiable: Can be proved false.
- hypothesis (plural, hypotheses): A suggested explanation based on evidence that can be tested by observation or experimentation.
- observation: The act of noting or detecting phenomenon through the senses.
- phenomenon: Any occurrence that is observable.
- scientific investigation: A plan for asking questions and testing possible answers.
- scientific methods: Procedures based on gathering observable, empirical (produced by experiment or observation) and measurable evidence that is critically evaluated.
- Scientific investigations involve the collection of data through observation, the formation and testing of hypotheses by experimentation, and analysis of the results that involves reasoning.
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On Wednesday, we shot an incredible "pool house" on Sullivan's Island. The architecture is a real departure from what we typically see around here and is reflective of the owners' decidedly urban sensibilities. Charleston is no stranger to contemporary styles, but rarely do you see these from the street. Mostly, they're played out in the furnishings.
This guest pavilion was dreamed up by New York architect Stephen Yablon to house additional guest quarters and an office. It stretches off the main residence.
Here's a quick peek at photographer Peter Frank Edwards and our team shooting the exterior pool/garden/lounge area and interior rooms. Look for the story this spring or summer!
Assistant Hannah Maple works poolside to arrange cushions that had been put away for the season.
Photographer Peter Frank Edwards
Frank's assistant Josh helps get the pool furniture into the shot.
That's me, styling the living area of the guest pavilion. Here, Frank and I agreed on a particular angle for this room and I get it shaped up accordingly. I try to work one room ahead of him, so when he's finished in one room, the next is ready for him to frame up and shoot.
Starting on the office. The desk looks a little spare here, but from Frank's angle (just to the right of this shot), a small number of interesting objects that belong kept the focus on the architecture and composition of the room.
Me, fooling with the windows in the office. .
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Mary Jeane "Mickey" Romer
Mary Jeane "Mickey" Romer, 85, of Watertown passed away on Sunday Jan. 6, 2013 at Marquardt Memorial Manor.
Mickey was born on Oct. 14, 1927 in Jim Thorpe, PA the daughter of Nathaniel and Kathryn (Watkins) Moser . She attended Ursinus College in Pennsylvania. She moved to Alaska as a Missionary for the Moravian Church in Bethel, where she married Albert C. Romer Sr. on Jan. 2, 1960. She was a Missionary school teacher in Alaska at the Moravian Children's Home 1950-53 and later substituted for the treasurer of the Moravian Church. She went on to work as a travel agent and a land claims specialist for the state of Alaska until her retirement. She remained an enthusiastic member of the Moravian Church throughout her life and was an active member of the Marquardt Village community for the past twenty years.
Survivors include: son Kenneth (Ann) Romer of Portland, OR; daughter Cynthia Romer of San Francisco, CA; granddaughter Anneka; step children Byron, Herman, Jesse, Richard, Sylvia and Katherine; sister Lois Harke of Watertown; also survived by a number of step grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, step son Albert Jr. and her sister Inez.
Memorials to Marquardt Foundation or the Charity of One's Choice would be appreciated.
A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM on Jan. 21, 2013 in the Bethany Chapel at Marquardt Memorial Manor with the Rev. Dr. Rick Brewer presiding.
Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Home Watertown is caring for the family. On-Line condolences may be made at www.PN-FH.com


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M.A.T. in Elementary Education
Fast-track Cohort: Complete the program in one year in this intensive option!
- More information at http://RICMAT.org
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You are invited to attend a one-hour MAT information meeting hosted by an MAT faculty member. The purpose of the meeting is to provide information and answer your questions about the MAT program, courses, faculty, admission requirements and procedures. Please call 456-8016 to find out the day and time of the next information meeting.
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- Admission Requirements & Procedures
- Admission Dates
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- Frequently Asked Questions
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Teaching is an intellectually, emotionally and physically demanding profession, one that needs individuals to embrace it with wholehearted enthusiasm, a commitment to excellence for themselves and for students, and an interest in being a lifelong learner. The classroom teacher meets, each morning, a room that is at once a community called "class" and a collection of individuals of differing personal, and academic achievements, talents, needs, and problems. The excellent teacher will make hundreds of decisions in orchestrating the teaching day to advance the skill and knowledge of each child in the classroom.
In preparation for the daily engagement with the complex phenomena of the classroom, teacher education recognizes the need for teachers to be knowledgeable of learners and their characteristics, of educational contexts including the character of communities and cultures, of subject matter, of themselves, of general pedagogy and subject-specific pedagogy, and of the purposes and values of education including its philosophical and historical roots. Rhode Island College has designed, for holders of baccalaureate degrees, the Master of Arts in Teaching program (elementary) to prepare teachers to meet successfully the challenges and joys of teaching.
The program graduate enters the profession as a reflective teacher, one who can plan and direct classroom instruction and one who will modify instructional practice and curriculum through systematic reflection and self-assessment. The reflective teacher:
- understands teaching as encouraging the development of active learners;
- provides a rationale for instruction from research and practice and develops conceptual frameworks for instruction;
- recognizes and identifies elements extrinsic to the classroom practice;
- establishes classroom relationships and classroom environments that support growth and learning;
- appreciates the importance of developing in learners an understanding of the nature of subject matter.
The Master of Arts in Teaching program begins with the selection of candidates who already possess a baccalaureate degree and who have potential for success in rigorous academic studies and in classroom teaching. The program moves to a carefully designed and coordinated sequence of courses and concludes with an intensive semester of student teaching. These studies and integrated clinical experiences are designed and sequenced to permit the candidate to increase knowledge and understanding of teaching in a systematic fashion, with each program phase based upon prior learning.
Successful candidates will be able to:
- explain the Conceptual Framework of the FSEHD, the Rhode Island Professional Teaching Standards, and relevant Rhode Island Dept. of Education initiatives, and describe their connection and impact to teaching in an elementary classroom: RIPTS 7,10,11; ACEI 5.1, 5.2
- describe and apply the roles and responsibilities of how reflective teachers think and act: RIPTS 7,10; ACEI 5.1, 5.2
- for all disciplines taught in the elementary classroom: construct, teach, and reflect upon lessons and units that model developmentally appropriate practices consonant with professional teaching standards, including the Conceptual Framework of the FSEHD, the Rhode Island Professional Teaching Standards, and the ACEI Standards: RIPTS 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11; ACEI 1, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 5.1, 5.2
- select and utilize formal and informal assessment strategies with individuals and groups of students to determine the impact of instruction on learning, to provide feedback, and to plan future instruction: RIPTS 9; ACEI 4
- describe the role and purposes of collaborative relationships with family and community, and plan and apply techniques for involving family in the learning process: RIPTS 7; ACEI 5.3, 5.4
- describe the importance of lifelong professional development and demonstrate competence in accessing information from relevant professional organizations and journals available for continued professional growth opportunities, with an emphasis on using available technology: RIPTS 10; ACEI 5.1, 5.2
The completion of this program satisfies academic requirements for Grades 1-6 teacher certification in Rhode Island.
Admission Requirements & Procedures
Because of the wide variety of MAT programs offered through the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development, applicants need to request the application portfolio in person. Please contact Mrs. Dottie Grady at 401-456-8822 or email@example.com to schedule an appointment. Mrs. Grady will review the application process with you and direct you to the appropriate faculty member for more information. Apply Now!
Online Application
This Application is for both the regular MAT ELED program and the Fast-Track Cohort program option.
Admission Dates
This program is a sequentially designed set of academic and professional experiences. It is also intended, as much as possible, to be a cohort program where candidates move through the program in a group. Accordingly, it is important for candidates to have all application documents completed and ready for review in order that study may begin or continue (if first three courses have been taken) in the following semester. The official due dates for applications follow:
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Complete applications that come in after the deadline will continue to be processed as much as possible, but this may mean processing is not finished until the beginning of the following semester.
Course Requirements & Regulations
In order to be admitted to the program, students must have completed the following:
- Minimum of 60 semester hours of liberal arts courses
- Minimum of two courses in each of the following areas: science, mathematics, humanities, and social sciences.
- Health education or physical education or health-related course; art education or music education or fine/performing arts course.
- Additional courses that may be required by the admissions committee and/or program advisor.
Course Requirements
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Program Regulations
- Graduate students seeking initial certification may only take the first three program courses while in the process of applying to the program. These courses are: CEP 552, ELED 500 and FNED 546, and the application must be completed and processed while taking these courses. Only 9-credits taken at RIC are allowed to be brought into the program upon admission. Any other program courses taken without permission of the MAT Committee (not the course instructor) will need to be retaken. This provision supports College Graduate Policy and professional standards established by the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development to ensure that students enrolling in teacher preparation programs are academically qualified for the study of teaching.
- Students may enroll as part-time or full-time students. Students who meet all prerequisites and enroll as full-time students may complete program and degree requirements in as little as one year (intensive program). Most candidates are finished by the end of two years. Note that three courses is considered full-time at the graduate level.
- To assist in program planning, see the
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- The following program enrollment regulations guide planning:
- CEP 552 must be completed prior to or concurrent with FNED 546 and ELED 500.
- FNED 546 and ELED 500 should be taken concurrently, if possible.
- CEP 552, FNED 546 and ELED 500 are the only program courses that may be taken prior to admission. They must be taken prior to any other program course.
- All program courses must be completed prior to student teaching.
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Date: probably 18th-20th century
Medium:Cast brass alloy
Geographic Location: Ethiopia
Dimensions: Overall: 17 x 11 3/4 in. (43.18 x 29.84 cm)
Credit Line: Dallas Museum of Art, gift of Dr. Hebe Redden and Dr. Kenneth Redden
Object Number: 1991.352.40
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Priests of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church carry large brass crosses hung with colorful cloths during the Timkat (Epiphany) festival. Lalibela, Ethiopia, 1999. ©Dave Bartruff/CORBIS
Many works of art seen in museums have a religious or ceremonial significance that may not be readily apparent or easily understood. Because many of the beliefs, values, and traditions associated with these objects are complex or unfamiliar, teaching about these objects can be challenging. In a diverse and global world, it is important to maintain a high level of cultural sensitivity in the classroom and to promote cultural literacy. Presented here are several guidelines for teaching about the beliefs, values, and traditions related to these works of art in a sensitive and respectful manner.
- Consider the Museum Setting
Remember that these objects were not originally intended to be displayed in museums and many served utilitarian as well as aesthetic functions. Some objects were never meant to be preserved and others were only supposed to be seen by a small, elite group within the source culture. These issues make it all the more important for educators to provide relevant contextual information surrounding these objects. Older students can consider the ethical implications of the placement of these objects in museums, from the colonial expansions that encouraged their acquisition to the educational benefits of publicly accessible art.
- Provide Context and Narrative
When discussing works that carry a religious or ceremonial significance, it is important to consider the original context in which the object would have been used. Where appropriate, emphasize that many of the ceremonies and religions studied are living traditions that are still practiced today. Additionally, providing a narrative through contextual storytelling engages students in learning about a culture or religion different from their own in a nonthreatening way.
Equally important to context is geography. Emphasize the diversity of the continents and encourage students to remember that Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas are made up of many countries and cultures. A great starting point is to locate where students live on a world map and then locate the country or region from which the artwork comes.
- Use Inclusive Language
Use language that is inclusive, and avoid indicating your own cultural or religious biases. By remaining neutral, all backgrounds can be respected and no one treated like an outsider. Avoid setting up a dichotomy of "us" and "them" when discussing these cultures and arbitrary categories such as "western" and "non-western." Instead, be specific, and categorize the objects by country or religion. Specificity steers students away from the trap of oversimplifying diverse continents such as Asia or Africa into homogenous regions that serve as the "other" of the "western" world.
- Carefully Select Vocabulary
When discussing works of art with cultural and religious significance, avoid terms that carry a derogatory tone or that have typically been used to disparagingly describe works of art from other cultures. Avoiding loaded terms will discourage a value hierarchy between cultures and encourage both unbiased accuracy and sensitivity. Examples include: idol, myth, tribe, artifact, fetish, primitive, non-western, etc. This list is in no way exhaustive or without exception, and it is important to select words carefully when referring to various cultures or religions.
Insensitive vocabulary is sometimes compounded by the fact that there may not be English equivalents for the names of religions, belief systems, or peoples from other cultures (i.e. many of the belief systems practiced by various peoples throughout Africa).
- Avoid Decontextualizing Activities
Remember that religious and ceremonial objects have a very specific purpose and their own cultural context. Avoid the inclination to design open-ended, "make your own" exercises where the objects are directly appropriated and removed from their context. (i.e. make your own Hindu god or African spirit) Keep in mind how certain activities could be viewed as disrespectful or even blasphemous by peoples from the culture being studied.
- Find Common Connections
Humans throughout time and all over the world share a fundamental unity of experiences that reflect common concerns, instincts, and desires. We all seek to understand the world and our place within it. Universal themes and commonalities may be found among diverse peoples. Invite students to search for meaningful connections between the culture studied and his/her own. While honoring a common human experience, also encourage students to embrace particular nuances and maintain the integrity of differences of each culture or religion. Understanding both similarities and differences between cultures allows students to be more compassionate, culturally sensitive, and literate.
- Consider the Study of Cultures
In the last century, scholarship regarding Asian and African cultures and their associated religions and practices has expanded immensely. Information that was once scarce or obscure is now more accessible than ever and can provide greater understandings about the art and culture of these peoples. European and American art making and record keeping mostly emphasize the individual artist or artistic movement. This may differ from standards in African and Asian cultures. Consider the role art plays in various cultures, why makers may or may not be identified, how record keeping varies, and why some cultures emphasize certain aspects of objects and their history over others.
Breuilly, Elizabeth, and Joanne O'Brien, Martin Palmer, Martin E. Marty. Religions of the World: The Illustrated Guide to Origins, Beliefs, Traditions, and Festivals. New York: Facts on File, Inc., 2005.
Eck, Diana L. On Common Ground: World Religions in America. Columbia University Press, 2006.
Mbiti, John. African Religion and Philosophy (African Writers), 2nd sub edition. Hinemann, 1992.
Nash, Robert. Teaching Adolescents Religious Literacy in a Post-9/11 World. Information Age Publishing, 2009.
Prothero, Stephen. God is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World—and Why Their Differences Matter. Harper One, 2010.
Prothero, Stephen. Religious Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know-- and Doesn't. San Francisco: Harper, 2007.
Ray, Benjamin. African Religions: Symbol, Ritual, and Community, 2nd edition. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.:Prentice-Hall, Inc., 2000.
Said, Edward. Orientalism. Vintage Books, 1979.
"A Teacher's Guide to Religion in the Public Schools"


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WHS Adoptable Animals
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to build a community where people value animals and treat them with respect and kindness. For more than 128 years, WHS has been saving the lives of animals in need. We offer adoption services that place 9,000 animals in new homes annually, veterinary services that save thousands of lives, educational programs that instill respect for animals, behavior services to assist guardians and a myriad of other initiatives that help end suffering for animals. We depend entirely on private donations to fund our programs and rely on volunteers in nearly every department. If you are interested in adopting, volunteering, enrolling in a class, taking a tour or making a donation, check out our comprehensive web site at wihumane.org. The adoptable animals' web pages are updated every 30 minutes!
Saving birds... one company at a time! American Family Designated "BirdSafe" by Wisconsin Humane Soc.
American Family Insurance's National Headquarters Building Designated "Bird-Safe" by Wisconsin Humane Society
Milwaukee, Wis. – The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is proud to announce that the American Family Insurance national headquarters in Madison has been designated as an official "WIngs BirdSafesm" building as part of the WHS Wisconsin Night Guardians for Songbirds (WIngs) program.
Companies awarded this designation dim or extinguish their lights during overnight hours, especially during bird migration periods in the spring and fall, to prevent birds from colliding with buildings. It is estimated that between 100 million and 1 billion birds die each year in North America from building collisions.
Birds often migrate at night and can be drawn off course by illuminated buildings in their flight path. The birds may then collide with the building's windows or become confused by the lights, and circle the lighted area until they fall exhausted to the ground. Turning off unnecessary lights in buildings has been shown to reduce the number of birds attracted to such structures, and saves birds' lives.
"It's been very sad to witness several bird-window collisions at our national headquarters building," said Rita Garczynski, American Family Insurance facilities site manager. "The birds ranged in size from a Great Blue Heron to a Black and White Warbler. The idea of dimming interior lights during certain peak migration times really caught my attention since we had an opportunity to save birds as well as help reach our company's sustainability goals to reduce energy use."
The Wisconsin Humane Society started the WIngs program in the spring of 2005. Many avian window collision victims are admitted to their wildlife hospital in Milwaukee each year. The WIngs program includes initiatives to stop migratory bird deaths at home, at work and throughout the community.
Scott Diehl, the wildlife manager at WHS, worked with Garczynski to have American Family Insurance implement lifesaving initiatives on their 1.3 million square-foot campus, such as:
• Minimize night lighting (lighting visible through exterior windows and exterior vanity lighting)
during spring and fall migration periods
• Utilize motion-detectors to control lights
• Reschedule night cleaning to reduce the amount of time lights are needed
• Re-program timers to fit hours of operation and cleaning
• Reduce perimeter lighting
• Install lower-intensity lighting
• Monitor for bird window collisions at their national headquarters building
"We are thrilled that American Family Insurance has chosen to become a WIngs BirdSafesm Building and we hope they inspire other Wisconsin businesses to participate in this program," said Diehl. "Not only is American Family saving birds' lives, but they're saving money and energy, too. It's a win-win."
For more information about how your business, school, campus or home can become an official Wisconsin Humane Society "WIngs BirdSafesm Building," visit www.wihumane.org/wildlife/wings/default.aspx or contact Scott Diehl at email@example.com.
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What started as a glass factory in Iittala, Finland, now celebrates generations of essential objects made to enrich people's everyday lives. Iittala creates distinctive, multi-functional objects with lasting design that allows for individual use and expression.
In the early years of modernism and functionalism, during the 1930s and 40s, pioneers like Alvar Aalto and Kaj Franck led the development of the Iittala brand. Their belief was that objects should always be designed with a thought, essential and above all, available to all. It was their thinking that set the foundation for the Iittala design philosophy – to push the boundaries and to give people beauty and function.
Iittala strives to create icons that will last a lifetime. What started as a glass factory in Iittala, Finland, now celebrates generations of essential objects that are made to enrich people's everyday lives. More than just beautiful objects, Iittala creates timeless designs that will never be thrown away.
Antonio Citterio was born in Meda in 1950. He graduated in architecture from the Politecnico of Milan. Since 1972 he has worked in the field of industrial design as a designer and consultant. He works with many manufacturers such as Ansorg, Arclinea, B&B Italia, Flexform, Flos, Hackman, Inda, Kartell, Tre-P&Tre-Piu, Valli & Valli and Vitra. In 1999 he became art director for Brionvega.
In 1981 he began working on architecture and interiors, establishing a multi-disciplinary architecture and design studio with experience ranging from architecture to corporate design, comprising total creative directing for a mixed range of international clients.
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Picadillo – Spiced Ground Meat
A Well-Flavored Picadillo RecipePicadillo, or Spiced Ground Meat, is a versatile favorite meal in so many Latin countries. In this flavorful carne picadillo recipe, ground beef is seasoned with spices like cumin and Sazón GOYA® with Coriander and Annatto, then adorned with GOYA® Spanish Olives Stuffed with Minced Pimientos.
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Serves 6
Prep time: 10 min.
Total time: about 35 min.
2 tbsp. GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
˝ yellow onion, finely chopped
1˝ lbs. 85% lean ground beef
2 packets Sazón GOYA® with Coriander and Annatto
1˝ tsp. GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper
Ľ tsp. GOYA® Ground Cumin
˝ cup GOYA® Sofrito
1 tbsp. GOYA® Cider Vinegar
1 tbsp. GOYA® Golden Cooking Wine
˝ cup GOYA® Tomato Sauce
Ľ cup finely chopped GOYA® Pimientos
12 GOYA® Manzanilla Olives Stuffed with Minced Pimientos, sliced (about Ľ cup)
3 cups cooked CANILLA® Extra Long Grain Rice
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Create a memorable holiday meal with this roast stuffed turkey recipe. Aromatic spices and just a little bit of sweetness make it a special standout.
Let one of the new meat thermometers help you know when the turkey is done. Place the probe in the turkey and the digital readout on the counter. No more opening the oven to check the temp!
Love extra stuffing? Double the recipe, and use half for the bird. Place the other half in a greased 2-quart casserole. Cover and bake at 325°F for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until the top is lightly toasted.
Spoon the stuffing into a serving bowl, and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for a spritz of color.
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Thread: Equipment questions
02-03-2013, 12:47 AM #1Junior Member Platy
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Equipment questions
So from researching on here a bit, I've gathered info on what I need to get started. I have been wanting to start a tank for a while now but my local pet store "Pet Supplies Plus" is running a sale, one dollar per gallon fish tanks and one dollar tropical fish. I know how sketchy this stuff can be so I am being skeptical. I already have my tank (30 gal) so I won't be buying my tank from there. But is there something fishy (sorry for the pun LOL) about one dollar tropical fish? Anyway, I am also wanting to know if a dresser would be an OK place to put this tank? I know it isn't ideal...but would this cause any complication for the fish? I live in a small apartment and I could make the room but it would look really nice on this dresser and would be a little less trouble. I plan on doing live plants with tetras, danios and a few corys. Am I on the right track? And my main concern is brands...should I stay away from pet store brands and buy stuff online?
A full 30 gallon tank can weight close to 300 lbs. That would be the deciding factor for me
Unless you know your dresser can handle that much, I would suggest a tank stand for your tank.If you take your time to do the research FIRST, you can successfully set-up and keep ANY type of aquarium with ease.
"Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer than others." - Anthony Calfo
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There's a store near me that sells several varieties of tetras and danios for $1 each and Petsmart occasionally has $1 tropical fish sales and that's the only time I buy them. Since I've started drip acclimating my neon tetras from Petsmart I've yet to lose any. Before drip acclimating it wasn't unusual for me to lose several within the first 24 hours.
02-03-2013, 01:42 AM #4Junior Member Platy
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Well, I just bought a wall mount for my tv so now my tv/stand will be out of the way and I can just go ahead and do the stand. So no suggestions on brands to stay away from while buying filters, pumps, heaters, conditioners, etc??
I can give you suggestion of ones that are good
For canister filters: fluval, rena, and eheim
For HOB filters: Aquaclear
For heaters: Rena and Hydor
For conditioners: Pime
You can also veiw product reviews by many forum members here in our equipment review section (link below)
http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/review/If you take your time to do the research FIRST, you can successfully set-up and keep ANY type of aquarium with ease.
"Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer than others." - Anthony Calfo
Fishless Cycle Cycling with Fish Marine Aquarium Info [URL="http://saltwater.aquaticcommunity.com/"]
Just FYI, I think Fluval recently bought out aquaclear, the filter is exactly the same, but you would be looking for "Fluval" brand on the box.
Also, the best chemical to use for dechlorination is SeaChem Prime. it also helps to de-toxify other cheicals in the water like ammonia and nitrites for 24 hours until the beneficial bacteria can consume it.
Please make sure to read up as much as you can on cycling your tank.
There is nothing wrong with $1 fish, I buy them all the time....no matter what the price is, you want to get a good look at the fish before you buy. try to look for any signs of stress or sickness, bacterial fin rot, swimming sideways, red splotches on the scales, or lethargy. Some of the hardiest and best fish in my tank only cost me $1, and some of the weakest fish cost me $8.
Dont forget to double your filtration for tank size. If you have a 30 gallon, get a minimum of a 60 gallon filter rating. Aqauclear/Fluval HOB filter is good becuase you can control your media. It comes with a stackable set of sponge filter for your mechanical filtration, ceramic bio cylinders for your biological filtration, and charcoal for your chemical filtration. May I suggest for your tank the Aqua Clear 70. Its relatively inexpensive at $40, and is good for your tank. I will warn you that it has a high flow rate so it creates a decent current in the tank. if you have fish that like current, great! If not, then I used a 2-liter soda bottle to redirect the flow and diffuse the current some.55 Gallon Freshwater Tank (semi-planted) 48"x21"x13"
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02-04-2013, 03:02 PM #7Senior Member Red tailed catfish
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+1 with everything recommended above - best to get recommendations for what you SHOULD buy rather than what to stay away from.
One other thing is to get yourself a good test kit - most members use the API freshwater which tests for ammonia, nitrites, nitrates & pH (both high and low) - that's all you really need. Once you read about cycling, you will be on your way. I also purchase fish on sale - why spend more than you have to on common aquarium fish?
BTW, judging from the store name you live close to me...
If you want any help or advice I can let you know some good local places to go.
Warning about pet supplies plus though, at least the two I have gone to, they typically have fish at the same quality as walmart... BUT petsmart and petco usually are ok for cheaper fish (tetras, barbs etc) and they may price match if you can grab an add from Pets Supplies plus.
As for supplies, don't buy the supplies water treatment from the big box stores, order online or from a ma/pa local fish place, I have noticed petsmart etc have very expensive water treatment supplies for the good brands, while the cheap stuff they have isn't any good. (just my .02)
I am also new to fishkeeping. Got all my equipment & supplies (not the tank) online from thatpetplace.com and drsfostersmith.com. Great prices at thatpetplace - what they didn't have, I ordered from Drs. Foster & Smith, also competitively priced. Excellent service & shipping from both and they both have free shipping available -that pet place for orders over $99 and Drs Foster & Smith for orders over $49. When you have made your equipment choices try to consolidate as one large order to take advantage of the free shipping - it can provide really big savings. There are also other good online vendors. I chose these 2 as they carried the items I wanted at great prices and had free shipping.
Last edited by gronlaura; 02-04-2013 at 05:37 PM.75 gal - Smudge Spot Cories, Silvertip & Pristella Tetras, Scissortail & Red Tail Rasboras, Pearl Gourami, Black Kuhli Loaches, Whiptail Cats, Wild Caught BNP
Dual 29 gals - Diamond Tetras. Harlequin Rasboras, Bloodfin Tetras
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Gobble away guilt-free on these super-easy turkey-artichoke paninis, with 62% less fat than the original recipe.
*To cook in skillet, heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sprayed sandwiches; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until toasted and cheese is melted.
We've replaced ingredients with great-tasting alternatives to create better-for-you recipes that are just as yummy as the original.
No cooking spray? You can lightly brush the outsides of each sandwich with a little olive oil before cooking.
In Italian, the word "panini" just means "small bread" referring to a sandwich or roll. We use it to describe any delicious sandwich filled with veggies, cheese and sometimes meat that is grilled or cooked in a contact-type sandwich maker.
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I guess I would call it 4 "shots" at Tarpon.
1st one, smaller fish, maybe 30lbs, ran me hard for 30-40 seconds, then went against the bridge I was fishing by. 2nd chance came as I was coming of an anchor, fly broke the water and I heard a "THWOOOP" sound and saw him roll where my fly was, which was quickly followed by an "F" sound from my mouth. The 3rd one I could see under the street light, cast to him, he mouthed it and I freaked and set the hook too early and probably not hard enough. About 10min later he was back, waiting in the eddy off of a good rip going through the channel, I cast, and dropped the line right on his head and he was gone for good. Other than feeding them shrimp by the docks that was all I saw all week.
The Jack Crevalle kept things interesting the first few mornings I was there, all of my Tapon encounters came at night or darn close to it.
I had all of my flies tied on 34007's also.
I will be hiring a guide next time I am down there.
Although there are quite a few possibilities, I believe most of them are using Owner Aki hooks. Other Owner hooks that might be used are the SSW and the Gorilla, but usually they aren't used to tie flies as much as they are used for hooks for tube flies. They are both actually bait hooks, but I use the SSW for my tube fly riggings for sailfish. I think you'll really like the Aki (although you probably won't like the $$$ involved.) It is designed to be a fly hook. Also, Gamakatsu is bringing out their SC17 tarpon hook in March of this year. I've already used it as a tube fly hook and it is superb.
I went 3 for 29 on tarpon my first several years. My percentages went up significantly when I switched from Mustad 34007 hooks to Owner and Gamakatsu when they became available. However, they are still nothing to brag about. Anything even close to 50% is outstanding and most guys would be happy with 20-25%. That's one reason they're such a rush.
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Tarpon hooks
Just got back form the keys. What are the Grey/Black hooks everybody down there is using for their Tarpon flies?
0/4 on the poon lifetime so far, 1 serious ass kicking hookup that ran me against some cement.
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Binghamton signs MOU with Vishwakarma Institute of Technology in India
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Binghamton University has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT) located in Pune, India, to forge academic and cultural cooperation with a particular focus on serving undergraduate students. Krishnawami Srihari, dean of the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science, signed the agreement on Jan. 19 during a visit to the Pune campus.
"Our global presence is very important to us and includes a commitment to be actively engaged in India," said C. Peter Magrath, interim president at Binghamton University. "This partnership allows us to forge new links so that the relationship between Binghamton University and India will continue to grow and deepen."
As part of the new MOU, Binghamton University and VIT will launch a 2 + 2 program in which students from India will spend two years at the Pune campus and their final two years in the Watson School. The program will be offered in three areas: electrical engineering; computer engineering, and industrial engineering, with students ultimately graduating with a bachelor's degree from Binghamton University.
The new 2 + 2 program is expected to begin admitting students for fall 2011 at VIT, which means that students will begin their Binghamton University stint in fall 2013. A highly selective initiative, the program will initially have a class of 11 students but expectations are high that those numbers will grow quickly. Faculty at Binghamton University will interact regularly with faculty at VIT through visits and regular communication to shape the program's curriculum. In addition, faculty at both institutions will be exploring joint research possibilities.
"We were looking for an opportunity that would be a great fit for Binghamton University and the Watson School and we have found it," Srihari said. "We conducted a well-researched and systematic review of select schools in India and a relationship with VIT represents the very best. This opportunity partners us with a quality program that offers excellent preparation to outstanding students. The result is a great collaborative match that will ensure student success – both in Pune and in Binghamton."
As an extension of the MOU, Binghamton University and VIT have also partnered with Anveshak Technology and Knowledge Solutions to launch a series of professional development courses. Classes will be crafted specifically for undergraduate engineering students and early career engineers in India. The main focus will be on providing quality education on the type of computational techniques and tools that is currently being used by mechanical, production, civil and industrial engineers. Held on the Pune campus, courses will be taught by both VIT faculty and Anveshak staff members. Binghamton University's role in the partnership is to oversee and approve the course structure and material. Binghamton will also review exam papers and projects on a sampling basis and all course completion certificates will carry the University's name and logo.
"The professional development program with Anveshak is also another opportunity for Binghamton University to demonstrate its commitment to be actively engaged with India," Srihari said. "It allows us to forge new and exciting links with some of India's up and coming engineers. It also allows Binghamton University to contribute to the field of engineering education and professional development in a meaningful way. Our partnership with Anveshak, which is headed up by former Binghamton University graduate, Sandeep Tonapi, not only represents our expanding global presence but also the caliber and entrepreneurial spirit of our alums."


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Hythe to Hamble
At Hythe Pier catch the ferry to Southampton's Town Quay where there are many places to visit.
Leave Southampton and cross the Itchen Bridge to Woolston, once a great aircraft and shipbuilding area. The route returns to the shoreline passing Westwood Woodland Park, Netley Castle, the ruins of Netley Abbey and the popular Royal Victoria Country Park.
Stop for a ride on the miniature railway or play on the beach before continuing along the shore and up the River Hamble to the delightful waterfront village of Hamble-le-Rice.
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Family: Icteridae, Blackbirds and Orioles view all from this family
Description ADULT MALE Has a dark brown hood and otherwise blackish plumage, with a green sheen in good light. ADULT FEMALE Plain brown overall, darkest on wings and tail; note the subtly pale throat, malar stripe, and eye surround and supercilium. JUVENILE Similar to adult female, but with pale feather margins on back, faint pale wing bars, and streaked underparts.
Dimensions Length: 6-8" (15-20 cm)
Habitat Common and widespread in farmland and open habitats. Resident in south of range but a migrant summer visitor (present mainly Apr-Aug) to northern and interior regions. Range and population expanded greatly during 19th century: Benefited from forest clearance and creation of farmland.
Observation Tips Hard to miss.
Range Florida, Texas, Mid-Atlantic, Plains, Eastern Canada, Northwest, Southeast, New England, Western Canada, California, Southwest, Alaska, Great Lakes, Rocky Mountains
Voice Song is a couple of quacking gurgles followed by a thin, upslurred whistle; call is a rattling krrr'k.
Discussion Widespread and familiar open country bird, reviled in some quarters because of the impact its nest-parasitizing lifestyle has on songbirds. Effect on certain endangered species is undeniable but, as with most things in natural world, the story behind many species' decline is seldom clear-cut. Sexes are dissimilar.


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When you're a student, it can seem as if reality just freezes when you leave town for the summer — and then, obligingly, thaws itself out whenever you happen to come back. But that's not the case. The summer of '07, for example, was actually jam-packed with local news — some tragic, some odd, and some (not quite enough, but still) that was actually good. Thoughtful publication that the Phoenix is, we're going to catch you up — quick.
GAY MARRIAGE isn't going anywhere, thanks to the oft-reviled Massachusetts Legislature, which killed a proposed state-constitutional amendment banning same-sex nuptials on June 14.
MITT ROMNEY's presidential campaign seems to be gaining momentum. Our ex-governor (in name, at least) recently won the Iowa Republican straw poll and is running strong in New Hampshire. This, despite the Boston Globe's revelation that Romney once strapped the family dog atop the station wagon for a long road trip, prompting the poor animal to crap on the roof.
Screw Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun — in a few years, you may be able to feed your nascent GAMBLING addiction right here in Massachusetts! The newly recognized Mashpee Wampanoag tribe is moving ahead with plans to build a casino in the southern suburb of Middleborough. Boston mayor Tom Menino wants to build one at Suffolk Downs in East Boston, and State Treasurer Tim Cahill thinks we should plop them down around the state.
Bad roads
The BIG DIG tunnel collapse that killed Milena Del Valle this past year finally yielded a grand-jury indictment. On August 8, Attorney General Martha Coakley announced that Powers Fasteners, one of the companies who supplied adhesive materials for the faulty roof, would be prosecuted for involuntary manslaughter, a crime that carries a maximum penalty of — wait for it — a $1000 fine. (No, it really doesn't seem like much.) Settlement talks between the state and Bechtel/Parsons Brinckherhoff, the project's manager, are ongoing.
Speaking of scary public-works problems, it turns out that the tunnel underneath STORROW DRIVE wasn't designed to be waterproof when it was built a few decades ago — which means we can all look forward to more traffic-stopping construction in the heart of the city. One option under discussion: diverting traffic onto the ESPLANADE while construction proceeds, which would probably hurt the ambience a bit. Of course, that ambience has already been compromised by the two sexual assaults that occurred on the Esplanade this summer. (Police have a suspect in mind, but not in custody.) For good measure, a report released just before the Minneapolis bridge collapse suggested that the LONGFELLOW BRIDGE — the one that carries cars, pedestrians, and the Red Line from Boston to Cambridge — is in terrible shape. Also, six steel plates that hold the ZAKIM BRIDGE's support cables in place show signs of warping. Or maybe they were damaged when they were installed, as state officials claim. In any case, you may want to look out below.
More bad transportation news: a humungous storm-sewer grate on ROUTE 128 flipped up on July 27, critically injuring a motorist and planting one more festering fear in the collective psyche of Boston-area commuters.
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