text:
Please enter your Mobile Number and Education Level to proceed.
There is no career counsellors available for this category in noida . Explore all Career Counsellors
Founder and CEO at CareerGuide.Com
Ms. Surabhi dewra is a BE- Electrical & Electronics graduate from BITS Pilani, she has successfully executed India's biggest online career exploration portal. Which is at the present is one of the remarkable firm in its sector. She has received an award for "best career counseling initiative" given by Ministry of Human Resource & Development and presented by M. M. Pallam Raju –Minister of Human Resource and Development. Career counseling is Ms. Surabhi's passion and she had been doing it from very initial stage. With an insight on whole procedure of career counseling she now excels in her field. She had also been a fellow at ISB – Goldman Sachs Women Entrepreneur's program. Besides her work she is also associated with educational NGOs
Education / Skill DevelopmentSchool PsychologistsHumanistic StudiesCareer counselorManagement & MarketingView more »
Co-Founder & CTO at CareerGuide
Mr. Love Chopra is Co-Founder & CTO .He wants to inculcate the idea of helping students prepare for employment oriented higher education by providing students a powerful career counseling process. Through CareerGuide he wants to make understanding of education and skills accessible to students to meet their goals. His work area is versatile and includes Information Architect, Designer, Product Developer, Programmer and an Entrepreneur.
Engineering & TechnologyInformation TechnologistsHumanistic StudiesCareer counselorInformation Technology / SoftwareView more »
Career Consultant & Facilitator I Corporate Trainer I Professional Speaker
Aditya holds an MBA degree and is a Certified NLP practitioner. He utilizes Mentoring & Coaching approach in his conversation with participants and aims at creating long lasting possibilities to improve Personal, Professional & Social aspect of life. He aids and mentor members who need essential ingredients to be their best, in their chosen Career.
Internationally renowned, recognized for advancing the needs of students, Job seekers and enhancing strategies for long term career.
1000+ students from diverse educational background from B.Tech, M.Tech. Pharma, BBA, MBA and others, over the last two years who are currently working at key positions at fortune 500 companies working on national and international assignment. As a Certified Trainer & Facilitator our workshop utilizes Mentoring & Coaching approach for creating that long lasting impression for behavioural change combined through NLP techniques to improve Personal, Professional & Social aspects of life.
Humanistic StudiesLife Skill TrainerCareer counselorCorporate TrainersManagement & MarketingView more »
Career Consultant at YourDOST
Carrying out online counseling sessions for both adults as well as teenagers with their issues revolving around various matters. As an Consultant, i aim at analyzing the issues and helping them with a simpler solution. I majorly focus on areas revolving around love-relationship, career counseling, addiction, behavior modification and personality development.
Science & ResearchEngineering & TechnologyBiotechnologistHealthcarePsychologistView more »
Life Coach, Energy Coach and Healer, Workshop Leader and Trainer, Tarot Reader
Uncover what's holding you back from achieving your vision for yourself. With action steps to achieve your vision by supporting you and keeping you accountable, a LIFE COACH helps you to move your life forward to find fulfillment, success, well-being and happiness. Helps you to pinpoint the blocks or obstacles that are making you feel stuck and help you to move through them. A LIFE COACH guides you through a life transition, such as finding a new career, or looking to start a new venture, financial abundance, peace and harmony in relationships .You might call her a "change facilitator" or a "courage catalyst". Take the journey from what you are to what you want to be with Life Coach Madhavi N Juneja
Humanistic StudiesCareer counselorInterview TipsResume WritingView more »
Career Counselor and mentor with Jamboree Education Pvt. Ltd.
I am a person who believes in philosophy, I go into the philosophy of things and a path changer.
Naturally aggressive and a person who always believes in the natural flow of life. So, I always like to take charge and responsibility
Provide counselling and then mentoring the students on their career options for abroad education.
Banking / Insurance & FinanceEconomistHealthcarePsychologistHumanistic StudiesView more »
Career Advisor
Freelance career advisor.
Humanistic StudiesCareer counselorInformation Technology / SoftwareITI Courses After 10thVocational Courses After 10thView more »
Advisor- Career Services at O.P. Jindal University
I always look to work for people who are passionate about their work and are continuosly trying to transform things around them for the betterment of all concerned particularly for the students in the field of education .
Banking / Insurance & FinanceEconomistHumanistic StudiesEconomistsCareer counselorView more »


text:
This thread is more specifically about Psilocybin, but some of the things I'm going to cover apply to all psychedelic trips. Furthermore if you are interested in Psychedelics, Psilocybin is where it's at; Lsd & Company can suck it.
There are different types of psychedelic mushrooms, but the more common ones (the ones I've done), are known as Cubensis. This is what they look like dried.
Unless you absolutely know how to identify these things you shouldn't be taking anything, some species of mushrooms are very poisonous and you don't want to pick the wrong one's. A couple characteristics that help identify the Cubensis (pictured above), is the gold-ish cap color, and more importantly, if you press on the stem with your nail and bruise it a little bit, it should turn blue due to the oxidation of psilocin, & if you look at the picture above you can see what I'm talking about. They can be grown in a vacuumed glass container if you have spores, & in nature they're most commonly found on cow-pies, usually after it rains.
Set & setting is the most important factor, and this is usually where people mess up concerning psychedelics. A rave, house party, concert, or really anywhere that's going to have a large concentration of people & stimulus is generally not a good idea. I opine that these are not recreational drugs, they are spiritual tools. The best way to do it is at your house on a day you're absolutely void of responsibility, during the day time, preferably outside (I get slightly claustrophobic on psychedelics for whatever reason), with a sober sitter that can check on you from time to time. The whole trip lasts maybe 4 hours, I'd recommend just getting a stereo and hanging out on the patio, put together a playlist of songs with some positive vibes (I chose Bob Marley), and just hang out and smoke a couple joints or cigs, or a cigar, or whatever you're into.
The dosage is very important, so make sure you own a digital scale. For beginners I'd recommend about 1 gram of dried psilocybin, just to get your feet wet. Anywhere from 2.5 to 3.5 grams is what most people would consider a normal dose. 5 grams is for veterans only, and anything beyond 5+ dried grams is a Herculean like dose, and is reserved only for the bravest of souls.
As far as the experience itself goes, I can only speak from my experience, but it sort of took me through a forced examination of conscience. Whatever insecurities or neuroses which may have been bugging me were presented to me in a different light, like for example I ultimately have a fear of death, so I pondered that for some time. This all happened in the first hour or so of the trip, after it got bored of pointing out all the things that were nagging at me the trip really turned around and for the next 3-4 hours a deep calm pervaded over my whole being, a calm unlike anything I think I've ever felt. With that calm also came a genuine sense of extreme joy/happiness, & for whatever reason it was very reminiscent of almost being like a child again. I also felt a sense of supreme understanding, and I remembered thinking "I've got to find a way to put this into words so I can explain it", but it all gets too cacophonous because words do it no justice and any explanation I give you in words would only be a finger pointing at the moon, because words are a symbolic medium. As the saying goes, "To the experiencer, no explanation is necessary; to those that have not had the experience, no explanation is possible".
As far as the visual aspects are concerned, it varies in intensity depending on the dose. Obviously everyone has different experiences, but some common themes at lower doses are fractals, and for me I've noticed that trees seem to sway back and forth, and not just like a palm tree moving with the breeze, I mean like thick trees swaying from the base, also sometimes if I look at a field of grass it'll appear like it's waving like the ocean. I tried to find an example on google of what the clouds getting all fractal-y kinda looks like; it might be a little more or less dramatic than this, but you get the idea.
At higher doses there's a lot more variety and possibilities of hallucinations. At 2 grams or below you probably won't 'hallucinate' in the sense that you won't see anything that just isn't there, you'll just perceive what you see differently; at higher doses that might not be the case.
Wrapping up here, they take about 1 hour or so after ingestion to kick in. It's very important that you don't eat anything for at least 6 hours before taking them. If you don't take them on an empty stomach you'll more than likely have to vomit, & there's a possibility that even if you do have an empty stomach you'll vomit anyway. Don't freak out about it, it's normal and you'll feel better afterwards. If you're hungry during the trip, I'd recommend eating something light & healthy like an apple, orange, banana, etc. They also taste like absolute feet, really awful, I almost gagged. Some things you can do to make it a little more pleasant is slathering on some apple sauce or peanut butter, maybe wash it down with a little milk.
This should be common sense but obviously don't drive or operate any machinery, and again, if you don't know how to identify these things than you absolutely should not take them, because even if you get the right species, depending on how they were stored they might be moldy. If you have any doubts whatsoever, don't do it. The fact that these godly mushrooms aren't Government regulated is a tragedy, so in the meantime we have to be very careful not to poison ourselves. If at any point you find yourself freaking out, just take some deep breaths, try to relax, and remind yourself it's not permanent. Another trick I've picked up is if you feel a little anxious you can start singing, for whatever reason it really does work. It's also important to not psyche yourself out before you take them, you have to be in a calm space. If you're feeling trepidation and take them almost begrudgingly and continue to put yourself in a worried state of mind, you're already not off to a great start. Psychedelics are not for the timid, you have to be a strong minded individual.
I'd almost prefer if everyone just waited until they're legalized and regulated so we could remove the guesswork about the purity of the substance, but I don't know when that day will come, so in the future if anyone finds themselves interested I hoped you picked up a thing or two that might aide you.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
What if upon entering your building, you could see actual signals being sent to you from your occupants about how they feel while experiencing your building design? Would you design differently if you knew when within your building design they felt happy? Or in awe? Or stressed?
Now that technologies like the new Q Sensor (a type of bio sensor which tracks the stress levels of a person that is wearing it) are coming into play — we are in a time that is providing some very interesting opportunities for the architectural profession. For instance, you may be able to get more detailed information on what factors affect your occupant most while they take the journey through your building designs. You could potentially get to the bottom of what and why particular elements within your built space usually trigger certain reactions in your occupants. And, you could use that information to inform your design as it responds adaptively in real-time, or you could use it toward evolving your own body of architectural design works as you take what you've discovered into your future projects.
If used correctly to uncover emotional triggers, such a wearable bio sensor could give you quite fascinating information about your occupants likes and dislikes. And by learning from all of those occupants that are wearing these wrist worn sensors, your building may be able to adapt and modify itself to respond to the way in which they are reacting. Thus, such sensors can contribute to [Read more…]


text:
10.4: Flow of Matter in Ecosystems
What killed millions of sailors in the 15th through 18th centuries?
Sailors at sea or explorers in polar regions, even Crusaders, who went without fresh food developed scurvy due to the lack of vitamin C in their diets. Without the right nutrients in the right amounts, you can't live — and humans need vitamin C. It wasn't until 1932 that the link between scurvy and a nutrient was made.
Flow of Matter in Ecosystems
The flow of matter in an ecosystem is not like energy flow. Matter enters an ecosystem at any level and leaves at any level. Matter cycles freely between trophic levels and between the ecosystem and the physical environment (Figure below).
Nutrients are ions that are crucial to the growth of living organisms. Nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorous are important for plant cell growth. Animals use silica and calcium to build shells and skeletons. Cells need nitrates and phosphates to create proteins and other biochemicals. From nutrients, organisms make tissues and complex molecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
What are the sources of nutrients in an ecosystem? Rocks and minerals break down to release nutrients. Some enter the soil and are taken up by plants. Nutrients can be brought in from other regions, carried by wind or water. When one organism eats another organism, it receives all of its nutrients. Nutrients can also cycle out of an ecosystem. Decaying leaves may be transported out of an ecosystem by a stream. Wind or water carries nutrients out of an ecosystem.
Nutrients cycle through ocean food webs.
Decomposers play a key role in making nutrients available to organisms. Decomposers break down dead organisms into nutrients and carbon dioxide, which they respire into the air. If dead tissue would remain as it is, eventually nutrients would run out. Without decomposers, life on Earth would have died out long ago.
- Ions that are crucial to the growth of organisms are known as nutrients.
- Decomposers break down dead organisms into nutrients and gases so that they can be used by other organisms.
- Nutrients can enter or exit an ecosystem at any point and can cycle around the planet.
Use this resource to answer the questions that follow.
1. What is carbon dioxide in the air a reservoir for?
2. What do producers do with carbon?
3. What do herbivores do with carbon?
4. Why is the biomass of carnivores less than herbivores?
5. What do decomposers do?
6. How is carbon returned to the atmosphere?
1. How does the flow of matter differ from the flow of energy through an ecosystem?
2. How do nutrients enter and exit and ecosystem?
3. What would happen to life on Earth if there were no decomposers?
Notes/Highlights Having trouble? Report an issue.
|Highlighted Text
|Show More


text:
Snowshoe Tour of the Preserve
Join us for a nature walk on the Preserve! During this…
Intramural Badminton Tournament
Badminton tournament begins!
Science and Engineering Day 2017
Science and Engineering Day is a yearly activity from…
Citizen Lobbyist Training
Activists and lobbyists face a significant challenge.…
3A Utah High School Basketball State Championships
Championship games being held in the Dee Glen Smith…
Payment Options Explained
Payments can be made at the Registrar's Office with cash/check or online through the TouchNet payment system with debit/credit cards and web checks. Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, or web check are all available for online transactions. Debit/Credit and web check transaction are only available online.
Direct Payment Options Explained
Deferments and Payment Plans Explained
Payment Plans
Payment plans allow students to defer a portion of their tuition into four monthly installments. A $50 fee is required at enrollment plus any payments that are due at the time of sign up. There is a $20 late fee each month for missed payments. There are two payment options to choose from so be sure to select the appropriate one. Other payment plans are also available.
Since deferred payments are loans, students will be considered to be in default if their deferred payments are not received by the due dates. Students who drop classes after the 100 percent refund period has passed will still be obligated to pay in full. Withdrawal or dropping classes does not cancel these loans. If the loan amount is not paid in full by the due date, loans may be placed with a collection agency which will significantly increase costs.
Students have to sign up for a payment plan online.
Faculty/Staff Waivers
If you believe you qualify and do not see this waiver in your Account Summary by Term in ACCESS, contact Human Resources at (435) 797-1805. If you are unsure if you qualify, please contact Human Resources at (435) 797-1805 or the Registrar's Office at 435 797-1116.
Dependent Waivers
Similar to Faculty/Staff waivers, the Tuition Reduction form (found here) must be submitted to Human Resources Office or the Registrar's Office in person or by fax.
Petition To Waive Surcharge
The Utah State Board of Regents policy mandates that students who take credit hours determined to be in excess of the degree program requirements are charged out-of-state tuition. The policy permits a student to petition for a waiver if the excessive credits are necessary for the completion of the student's program of study. This petition is submitted, and if approved, will waive the nonresident tuition surcharge for credit hours determined to be in excess of the degree program requirements. Read more Information
Loans, Financial Aid, & Scholarship Options Explained
Entrance Interview and Loan Counseling
For More Information About Perkins Loans, contact Financial Aid:
Phone: 435.797.0173
Email: email@example.com
Location: Taggart Student Center Room 106 (Logan Campus)
Mailing Address:
USU Financial Aid Office
1800 Old Main Hill
Logan, Utah 84322-1800
Short-Term Emergency Loans
For detailed information, please follow the link below. The link will transfer you to the Financial Aid Page. Where to apply, when and where the check will be available, and where to repay the loan, and more information about the Emergency Loan, and other options are available at the Financial Aid Overview page.
Still have questions?
Read our questions about tuition payments or call for help at (435) 797-1116.


text:
Nine months ago, when I was last in Iraq, the conventional wisdom about the war effort was unduly pessimistic. Many politicians, and not only Democrats, had declared the surge a failure when it had barely begun. Today we know that the surge has succeeded: Iraqi and American deaths fell by approximately 80 percent between December 2006 and December 2007, and life is returning to a semblance of normality in much of Baghdad. Now the danger is that public opinion may be turning too optimistic. While Iraq has made near-miraculous progress in the past year, daunting challenges remain, and victory is by no means assured.
I saw many achievements and an equal number of obstacles during 11 days touring the American brigades spread across central and northern Iraq. (I was traveling in the company of my friend and fellow author Bing West at the invitation of General David Petraeus.) In broad strokes, the picture that emerged was of an Al Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) organization that is on the run but not yet fully eliminated. AQI has been largely chased out of the capital and its southern and northern belts, but the terrorists have taken refuge in the rural areas of Diyala, Salahaddin, and Ninewa provinces, where, as part of a new operation called Phantom Phoenix, American and Iraqi troops are starting to root them out. Likewise, the Jaysh al-Mahdi, the Shiite extremist group headed by Moktada al Sadr, has seen its influence curbed and its ranks splintered, but it remains a threat.
If any city has replaced Baghdad as a hub of AQI operations, it is Mosul, a metropolis of 1.8 million people that, until just a few weeks ago, was garrisoned by only one American battalion—less than a thousand soldiers. In the month preceding my visit on January 15, Mosul had been hit by 153 IEDs (improvised explosive devices) and had 260 incidents of gunfire. The growing security in Baghdad allowed U.S. commanders to move a second battalion up to Mosul to address the threat. Now U.S. forces are pushing into west Mosul, a predominantly Sunni Arab area that has become an al Qaeda stronghold. (Eastern Mosul, with a heavily Kurdish population, is more peaceful.)
As we drove the streets of west Mosul in a Humvee, I saw IED-scarred roads flooded from broken water mains—something I had last seen in Ramadi in April 2007. In many areas, shops were closed and no people were visible on the streets.
While getting a briefing on the security station at Combat Outpost Eagle, a fortified building located in the heart of west Mosul and jointly manned by Iraqi and American troops, we heard an explosion in the distance. It was an OH-58 Kiowa helicopter firing a Hellfire missile at a truck that was stuffed with munitions. Five of the seven men inside the vehicle were killed in the initial strike, but two managed to get out and take refuge in a neighboring building. U.S. troops arrived on the scene, and missiles and tank shells poured into the building. One of the terrorists was shot while trying to sneak out, while the other one blew himself up with a suicide vest.
Our little convoy—four Humvees led by Lieutenant Colonel Keith A. Barclay, commander of the 3rd squadron (the cavalry term for a battalion) of the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment—headed over to check out the scene of the fighting. As we were driving through a giant puddle, I heard from inside my armored Humvee a dull roar, and smoke started rising ahead of us. The lead Humvee had hit an IED that sheared off the engine compartment. As soon as the bomb went off, insurgents in a building to our left opened fire with automatic weapons. An Abrams tank coming to our assistance hit another IED that tore off its tracks. The soldiers in our group refrained from shooting because they could not see any targets. As soon as the firing stopped, we got out to assess the damage and to tow the damaged Humvee back to base. Luckily no one in our convoy was injured, but flying shrapnel tore off the arm of an Iraqi man standing nearby, leaving him screaming in agony.
My bleak impressions of northern Iraq were reinforced the next day while visiting Bayji, site of an important oil refinery in Salahaddin province. There are too few American and Iraqi troops stationed here to control a city with a population of 140,000, and it shows.
Led by Colonel Scott McBride, commander of the 1st Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division, we toured the marketplace. The first vendor we talked to informed us that he had been a lieutenant colonel in the Iraqi army and was not happy to be reduced to selling vegetables. His view of the current government is bleak, but his face lit up when asked his opinion of the preceding regime. "Saddam good!" he proclaimed, giving the dead dictator an enthusiastic thumbs up. (I pointed out through an interpreter that one of the benefits of the change of regime is that he is able to freely express his feelings about the current government, something that he admitted was not possible in Saddam's time.)
In the next store we stopped at, McBride asked a merchant how he was doing. "How am I doing?" the man replied. "There is no fuel, no electricity, no hope. I'd rather be dead." I didn't hear the end of his litany of woe because I was too busy ducking after someone across the street took a potshot at us. As we walked out of the marketplace, we didn't see a single Iraqi policeman on duty. An American officer explained that this was because the police took heavy casualties anytime they ventured into this market.
A good deal of work obviously remains to be done before northern Iraq is pacified—the region now accounts for 61 percent of all attacks in Iraq (Baghdad Province is second with 17 percent). But even here you find pockets of normality. We were told that Tal Afar, which had been occupied by the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in 2005-06, remains relatively stable. We saw for ourselves the resounding success in Kirkuk, a city made up of Kurds and Sunni Arabs. While Bayji has been hit with nine major VBIEDs (vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices) in the past two months, Kirkuk has gone four months without any successful such attacks. The Kirkuk marketplace is bustling and full of Iraqi police. The vibe here was as friendly as it had been hostile in Bayji. No one shot at us. The highlight of my visit was buying a small mountain of delicious baklava for less than $5 from a friendly storekeeper.
The security situation is just as good in western Iraq. Anbar Province, the scene of the heaviest fighting from 2003 to 2007, has become so quiet that Marines are complaining of boredom and their inability to earn combat action ribbons. The transformation in the southern Baghdad belt is less complete but in many cases just as dramatic. We visited the Yusufiya area, formerly known as the "Triangle of Death." Until 2007, there were few American troops here, and those were under siege. Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Rohling, commander of the 3rd battalion of the 101st Airborne Division, told us that the battalion which had garrisoned the area in 2006-07 had lost 29 men; their battalion commander had been wounded twice; and two of their men had been kidnapped by AQI. By contrast, Rohling's battalion had suffered only one death and 18 wounded since arriving in November. "The enemy has become very weak," an Iraqi army officer who works closely with the Americans told us. "They are breathing their last breath."
Similar sentiments were expressed in the Dora district of western Baghdad. A predominantly Sunni neighborhood, Dora had been the scene of heavy fighting in 2006, which turned it into a ghost town. The American-led offensive of 2007 produced a dramatic turnaround. Concrete walls were erected to limit access to the neighborhood while American and Iraqi security forces, working out of small bases, confronted the militants. The cumulative impact of such steps has been dramatic: Multi-National Division-Baghdad calculates that 75 percent of the capital is now under control, up from just 8 percent a year ago.
As we walked down Airplane Road, Dora's main drag, we saw shops and schools open, people in the streets, and trash being picked up. Even the concrete walls, potentially an eyesore, have been prettified with well-executed murals and trees planted alongside them. Housing prices are on the rise. We concluded our stroll with a gargantuan meal—what troops call a "goat grab" because you're supposed to grab hunks of lamb or goat with your hands—at the home of a Sunni physician who has been working with American forces to improve the neighborhood.
Many factors account for the dramatic turnaround. First was the willingness of President Bush to commit more American forces to what was widely deemed a lost cause. Just as important was General David Petraeus's decision to switch the U.S. mission from handing off authority willy-nilly to the Iraqis in favor of trying to secure the safety of the Iraqi population—a basic tenet of counterinsurgency strategy that had never been implemented on a large-scale in Iraq. This meant moving many U.S. soldiers off giant forward operating bases into smaller joint security stations and combat outposts where they could work closely with Iraqi security forces to gain the confidence of the population. Iraqis in turn responded by ratting out the terrorists hiding in plain sight.
But while this growing success would not have been possible absent the American role, it also could not have occurred were it not for the willingness of tens of thousands of Iraqis to come forward and take up arms against extremists, both Sunni and Shia. The Iraqi Security Forces, particularly the army, have grown in size and effectiveness over the past year. In much of southern Iraq, they are the ones maintaining order: imperfectly to be sure, but with only minimal help from coalition forces.
But even more important than the Iraqi Security Forces has been the role played by what American commanders call Concerned Local Citizens (CLCs)—mainly though not exclusively Sunnis who have banded together to chase insurgents out of their neighborhoods. This process, known as the Awakening (sahwa in Arabic), started in Anbar Province in September 2006 and has since spread across all the Sunni areas of Iraq and even into parts of the largely Shiite south. There are more than 80,000 CLCs—with 70,000 of them on the American payroll earning an average of $300 a month: a good wage in Iraq. They enhance not only security but also economic activity.
This movement has been criticized by some Shiite leaders, including Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, who fear that it has the makings of an anti-government militia. To assuage such concerns, American commanders are taking care to maintain limits on the CLCs: Every member has his biometric information—fingerprints, voice prints, retinal scans—collected, and all the groups are carefully monitored by Iraqi and coalition forces. They are forbidden from taking part in offensive operations. Their work consists of manning checkpoints and fingering insurgents.
Many of the CLC members are former insurgents themselves who made a conscious decision to switch sides, and coalition forces have received few reports of any going back to fighting the government. The success of the CLCs may be judged from the fact that they have themselves become a top target for AQI, which has managed to kill several of the CLCs' high-profile leaders. The CLC chieftains we spoke to know they are in a fight to the death, and they are grimly determined to defeat the Islamist extremists who have alienated most of their erstwhile supporters.
American commanders who work closely with them rave about the effectiveness of the CLCs. Their main concern is the opposite of the one so often heard in Washington: Instead of worrying about what the CLCs will do if they remain in business, they worry about what they will do if they go out of business. The latter danger arises because senior American and Iraqi leaders are understandably determined to prevent the emergence of another militia. They are pushing to disband the CLCs, with 20 percent moving into the Iraqi Security Forces and the rest into civilian jobs. This is a plan fraught with problems. In the first place, the Maliki government has been dragging its feet on incorporating these mainly Sunni volunteers into the Iraqi Security Forces. And there are few civilian jobs available at a time when unemployment is running at 50 percent in some areas. The U.S. high command is pushing for the creation of a jobs program modeled on the Civilian Conservation Corps in the Great Depression, but so far funding has been anemic from both the Iraqi and American governments. In any case, most of the CLCs we spoke to expressed scant interest in digging ditches or cleaning streets—they prefer the prestige that comes from carrying a gun.
American commanders in the field fear that they will be forced to stop paying the CLCs without being able to provide them another livelihood—something that senior officers in Baghdad privately assured us would never happen. Nevertheless, a number of officers scattered across the country independently used the phrase "perfect storm" to describe what might happen this summer with a reduction in the CLC ranks.
This worst-case scenario centers around the planned reduction of U.S. forces from 170,000 (20 brigade combat teams) to the pre-surge level of 140,000 (15 brigade combat teams). In Baghdad this could mean a cut from 32 battalions to 20. Can the security situation continue to improve with one-fourth of the coalition force withdrawn? We will soon find out, since the drawdown will be finished by mid-July.
Another element of the feared "perfect storm" is the planned release of thousands of inmates from the U.S.-run detention facilities at Camps Bucca and Cropper—the successors to the notorious Abu Ghraib. The number of detainees in American custody rose from 14,000 at the beginning of 2007 to 25,000 at the end of the year—a trend that closely corresponded with the fall in violence. Senior commanders think that the prisoner population, which is 80 percent Sunni, can be safely trimmed because much of the Sunni population has switched sides against AQI. Although no numerical quota has been set, the goal is to reduce the overall prison population to roughly 12,000 to 15,000 by the end of 2008. Since American forces detain an average of 28 insurgents a day, this will require releasing perhaps 18,000 of the current detainees.
Sensitive to charges that previous prisoner releases worsened the situation, the American high command has been careful to put checks in place and to pledge that the releases will be suspended if the recidivism rate is too high. For the first time, American forces are continuing counterinsurgency inside the prison walls, using educational and vocational programs to wean inmates away from violence. Every potential releasee will be vetted by the American operational forces, who will have veto power. And in most cases sheikhs or family members will be made to sign pledges holding them responsible for the good conduct of ex-detainees.
Senior American commanders argue that under those circumstances the prisoner release can be managed without endangering hard-won security gains: that, indeed, releasing prisoners can win even more goodwill among an Iraqi populace that has seen too many of its sons and brothers locked up on flimsy evidence. But out in the field many combat officers express serious misgivings. They note that Iraq has no parole system, and they do not have the manpower to monitor those who are released. There are, moreover, no jobs available for them. "The detainee release is not good. It's just one more rock in the rucksack of commanders who already have a heavy load to carry," one brigade commander complained. "It's the first time we've given the enemy a free ride in the middle of a war."
American commanders also worry about the performance, or the lack thereof, of the Iraqi government. The theory behind the surge is that a reduction in violence would make possible political reconciliation. There is some evidence of this occurring, especially at the local level. But at the national level the record is spotty. To its credit, the Iraqi parliament has passed an accountability and justice law (still awaiting approval by the presidency council) that will, if implemented (a big if), allow thousands of ex-Baathists to seek government employment once again. And even without passing a hydrocarbon law the government is sharing oil revenues with the provinces.
But the government has done a terrible job of delivering basic services: water, electricity, garbage collection, sewers, education, and all the rest. The situation is especially bad in Sunni areas. We were told that Sunni areas of Baghdad get only one to two hours of electricity from the national grid every day, compared to eight to nine hours for Shiite areas. "The government is paralyzed and incompetent," an aide to one of Prime Minister Maliki's rivals (and coalition partners) told us, echoing a widely heard viewpoint.
To the extent that the government of Iraq functions at the local level, at least in the regions we visited, it is due largely to American battalions, who are arranging everything from the supply of fresh water to the installation of street lights. American commanders are even trying to improve coordination between provincial governors and the central government in Baghdad. They undertake "helicopter governance" by flying officials, who would otherwise never talk, to meet with one another.
After almost two years in power, Maliki is getting poor reviews. Iraqi and American officials alike complain about his reliance on a small coterie of hardline Shiite aides with close ties to Iran. He is building up the prime minister's office into its own power center while shunning the ministries that are supposed to be in charge of governance (and that are mainly in the hands of other parties). For instance, he has created a parallel defense ministry known as the Office of the Commander in Chief that answers to him personally, and he has put Shiite sectarians in charge of the Implementation and Follow-up Committee for National Reconciliation, which vets new recruits to the security forces.
Maliki's aides thoroughly exasperated their American interlocutors when they sat down late last year to negotiate the terms of the United Nations Security Council Resolution that will extend the mandate of coalition forces in Iraq through the end of 2008. The Iraqis tried to put limitations on coalition forces that would have crippled their ability to operate effectively. Maliki eventually came to an agreement with the American representatives, but the U.S. side has vowed not to repeat this exasperating process when the two nations sit down to negotiate the looming Status of Forces Agreement which will set the terms of a future American role in Iraq. The Americans are demanding that Maliki involve the foreign ministry and more of his coalition allies in these crucial talks.
That echoes a demand made by the Kurdish parties, which have been key Maliki supporters. They have told the prime minister that he has to involve a broader variety of advisers and to consult more closely with President Jalal Talabani (a Kurd), Vice President Adil Abd al-Mahdi (a Shiite), and Vice President Tariq al-Hashimi (a Sunni) as part of the "three plus one" process. Maliki has promised to be more inclusive in the future. If he isn't, he could face a "no confidence" motion in parliament.
American diplomatic and military officials have an increasingly low opinion of Maliki. They argue, as do many Iraqis, that he has not been able to overcome the paranoid, conspiratorial habits he developed as an exile plotting against Saddam Hussein. "I don't think we can stay with Maliki and make any progress," a mid-level American officer who has worked closely with the Iraqi government told us. But, there is no consensus alternative. The most likely successor would be Adil Abd al-Mahdi. He is considered a better politician and a more charming fellow, but he represents the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq, a party with close links to Iran and with its own sectarian militia, the Badr Organization.
There is also the danger that if Maliki were toppled the Iraqi parliament would be paralyzed for months, as happened in the first half of 2006 when the previous prime minister, Ibrahim al-Jaafari, was ousted. That period saw a staggering increase in violence—an experience that no one wants to repeat. For now both the Americans and the other Iraqi political parties are resigned to working with Maliki.
The problems with Iraq's government run much deeper than the prime minister. Many were created by the Coalition Provisional Authority and the United Nations when they crafted Iraq's constitution and electoral system in 2003-04. As things currently stand, Iraqis vote for parties, not individuals, and the parties have largely been based on ethno-sectarian identity, not on differing policy preferences. That leaves a handful of unaccountable party bosses in Iraq free to divide the spoils of government between them. No process has yet been created for provincial elections, so there is no effective mechanism for voicing the concerns of ordinary Iraqis in the halls of government.
What is desperately needed is an electoral system that allows voters to select individual candidates to represent individual districts. Also needed is a law spelling out provincial powers and another law setting the date for provincial elections. The problem is that these proposed changes have been stymied in Baghdad, where the reigning elite has little incentive to change the system that empowers them.
If the electoral system were changed, it might produce a more moderate and inclusive government. The Awakening movement, in particular, chafes at its lack of representation. Its ethos is nationalist and secular; it has little sympathy for the Islamist politicians who are so prominent in the current government. If the Awakening organizes politically, it could well be a force for positive change. But that may require covert help from the United States, given how well-financed the incumbent parties are. The United States played this sort of role during the Cold War when the CIA heavily subsidized Italy's Christian Democrats and other anti-communist parties. But in Iraq the Bush administration and Congress have fallen prey to self-defeating idealism: They refuse to offer subsidies to the more moderate politicians while Iran and other nations offer copious subsidies to the radicals.
In order to secure the military victories that U.S. and Iraqi forces have won at great cost in the past year, the CIA and State Department should engage more effectively in political warfare to shape the Iraqi political process in ways conducive to American and Iraqi interests. (This most assuredly doesn't mean boosting Langley's favorite Iraqi politician, Ayad Allawi.) Otherwise, there is a real danger that the situation may regress.
The shortcomings of Iraq's politicians, who are struggling to overcome decades of dictatorship, should not be taken as an indictment of Iraqi society as a whole—any more than the frequent failings of America's political class are an indictment of our country as a whole. Although I saw and heard much in Iraq that left me concerned about its future, I also saw many reasons for optimism.
One cause for cheer is how adept American forces have become at counterinsurgency operations and how deeply they have come to understand Iraqi society. Their level of effectiveness is light years ahead of where it was when I first visited Iraq in August 2003. The senior American commanders—General David Petraeus and Lieutenant General Ray Odierno (who is about to be reassigned)—are outstanding. Petraeus, in particular, should be remembered as the Matthew Ridgway of this war, rescuing a failing war effort just as Ridgway rescued the United States in the Korean War. But similar skill and even greater bravery is displayed every day by tens of thousands of lower-ranking officers and enlisted personnel who have embraced their largely "non-kinetic" counterinsurgency mission. Sergeant Adam Farmer, an 82nd Airborne soldier stationed in the Adhamiya neighborhood of Baghdad for the past year, spoke for many grunts when he said of his soldiers, "Deep down they believe in the mission of extracting the s—heads from this area."
An even more profound cause for hope is that the Americans are finding so many effective partners—Iraqis who are willing to risk their necks to fight with the coalition against extremists, both Shiite and Sunni. Some of these men are members of the CLCs. Others are part of the Iraqi army, which in many areas is undertaking the same kind of civil-affairs work as the U.S. Army and the Marine Corps.
The one who stuck out the most during my recent trip was Colonel Abbas Fadhil, commander of the Besmaya Range Complex, an Iraqi army training center east of Baghdad. A burly man with a bald, bullet-shaped head, Colonel Abbas, who is (like many Iraqis) of mixed Shiite and Sunni ancestry, was an officer in Saddam's army. But he had little love for a dictator who had jailed his father, an army general, for three years. In 2003, Abbas refused to fight the American invasion, telling his men to lay down their arms and go home. "If the Americans had not been successful, I would have been killed with my family," he notes.
When the Iraqi army was being re-created in mid-2003, he was one of the first volunteers. He even went on television to urge other Iraqis to sign up. This caused the Jaysh al-Mahdi to attack his home, killing his daughter. But Abbas remains undaunted in his determination to work with his "American brothers" to make his country a better place.
"All soldiers say Mr. President George Bush is the hero man in the world," Abbas told us in fractured English. "He's fighting on behalf of all the world, not just Iraq. Mr. President Bush is fighting on behalf of humanity. America was the only country in the world that decided to help the people of Iraq. Under Saddam we had a very black future. We had no refrigerators, no electricity. We lived like the cow. Now we have a future."
Lest this make Abbas sound like an unworldly idealist, unmindful of the horrors that have befallen his country since 2003, it is important to note that he has been not only brave but also skillful in working against the enemies of his country. Not long ago, a Shiite extremist group tried to infiltrate a soldier into his base to kill him. U.S. officials learned of the plot and sent a frantic warning to one of Abbas's American advisers. Abbas was not the least surprised by the warning. He kindly asked the American adviser whether he would be interested in taking custody of the would-be assassin whom he already had locked up. Abbas maintains his own intelligence network to warn him of such dangers.
As we ended our tour of his well-run range complex, I asked Abbas about his political views. "We don't follow any party," he said. "We follow the Iraqi flag. We don't like Badr or Mahdi. They are for Iran. We are for Iraq."
By helping leaders like Abbas, the United States has a real chance to secure a historic victory in Iraq—one that would deal a heavy blow to Sunni and Shiite extremists alike. But only if we don't pull out too many forces too soon, whether motivated by the illusion that we have already won or the delusion that we can never win. The reality is that we are winning but that the war is far from over. We need to make a long-term commitment to prevent Iraq from sliding back into the kind of civil war that began to erupt in 2006. As Abbas put it, "It's very important for your forces to stay here and kick the bad people out." His views were echoed by Abu Abed, a leader of the CLCs in the Ameriya neighborhood of Baghdad. "If coalition forces left it would be a disaster. All of us would get killed," he told us.
If we fail to heed their advice, it will result not only in a calamitous defeat for the United States but also a disgraceful betrayal of many brave Iraqis like Abbas and Abu Abed who have placed their faith in us.
This article appears in full on CFR.org by permission of its original publisher. It was originally available here.


text:
Ten Reasons to Participate in "Cool Brews. Hot Eats." 2014 in Grand Rapids
Save your appetite - Cool Brews. Hot Eats. starts on February 17, 2014! For the second year in a row, Grand Rapids chefs prepare to wow the masses with two weeks of unique menu items, off-the-wall beer and food pairings and putting a twist on eating out in Beer City USA. Here are 10 reasons to participate in this year's event from Experience Grand Rapids.
1. It's year two! In case you weren't involved last year, Cool Brews. Hot Eats. (CBHE) was born in 2013 as a community opportunity to celebrate the rich brewing culture we've cultivated in West Michigan. It's a chance for chefs and brewers to meet in the middle and concoct wacky pairings that will truly boggle your palette. It's also a chance to draw attention to some restaurants that utilize beer year round.
2. Cider is in! This year, the powers at be have also encouraged chefs to utilize the abundance of local cideries to try a menu item with hard cider. This is truly great news if you're gluten free or not a huge beer lover. Check out One Trick Pony's Cider Charcuterie option.
3. There's no pricing structure that restaurants have to follow! During Restaurant Week in Grand Rapids, many chefs prepare amazing meals based on a decided "two-for $" price, which can limit the ingredient options for chefs and the capacity to sample for the guest. For CBHE, you can get one collaboration item off the menu to try, and hop all over town eating as many menu features as you can handle.
4. On the other hand, these two weeks could be your chance to attend a full beer dinner affordably. At an assortment of participating businesses, you can enjoy the full cooking with beer experience in five courses, aka the commitment meal. Check out Amore Trattoria Italiana's five course Beercentric Menu for a delicious example.
5. As part of the Grand Rapids Beer Week leading up to Winter Beer Festival, Experience Grand Rapids is excited to release the Beer City Ale Trail Map to the public! This map features an extensive listing of the finest breweries, wineries and cideries around, so make sure you grab one when you're ready to hit the Ale Trail.
6. Everybody's doing it! The whole city is rallying behind our proud Beer City banner in the week leading up to Winter Beer Festival. This is the second year Grand Rapids has won Beer City USA and the week warming up to it is expected to be big for beer tourism around the city and surrounding areas.
7. Tap Takeovers! These will be all over town so ask your bartender where to head next. For example, the Mitten Brewing Co. and Our Brewing Co. will be taking over at The Green Well, who reportedly use 7-10 gallons of beer every week in their cookery!
8. Hotels are on board the beer train as well. The Marriott Springhill Suites North is including Beer City pint glasses at check in, or check out CityFlats Hotel for a complimentary growler and fill at check-in. Click here to check out other participating hotels.
9. Many of these collaborations include locally sourced, Michigan focused foods. From Bistro Bella Vita to Bobarino's, these collaborations are another chance for local chefs to source as much as possible from the Mitten state! Try Frank's Kielbasa, locally smoked cheddar cheese, or the "Tim Allen" at Derby Station – a Pure Michigan Turkey burger filled with diced bacon, Derby Spice Blend, topped with Tandoori sweet potato fries, jalapeno mango aioli, avocado salsa and Mud Lake Farms mixed greens on a Little Rooster Brioche Bun.
10. There are so many great restaurants in the Grand Rapids area. Why not break up winter and try a few during these two weeks? Click here to see a full list of participating restaurants and their menus. Try not to drool!
For more information on Cool Brews. Hot Eats. 2014 and other winter events in Grand Rapids, check out the video below.
Did you attend Cool Brews. Hot Eats. 2013? Tell us about your experience. Let us know if you'll be at this year's event!
Author: Lyndsay Israel originated in Northern Michigan and is now a dedicated Grand Rapids resident. When she grows up, the plan is to teach high school English and Chemistry classes. She writes to show how much she loves the mitten state! Look for her articles at The Awesome Mitten and Experience GR, or follow her on Twitter @lyndsayisrael.


text:
Man, its been a while since I have been on! Hope everyone is well!
Shot this one 10/14/09 at 8:30 am in NH
18.5 lbs
7 inch beard
My first Fall gobbler! Headed to VT this weekend to try and fill my last turkey tag for 2009!
Congrats Thunderchicken on your first fall gobbler!_____________________________
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests


text:
*Please note that we reserve the right to correct any errors on our web site without notice. If it concerns an existing order, we will contact you before proceeding with the order. *
If you are placing an order for the first time, your first two orders must ship to a verified credit card billing address or a confirmed PayPal shipping address. This is for our mutual security and to ensure orders are sent to the correct address. After two successful credit card orders, you can request that your orders be shipped to an alternate address either by adding a comment to your order during checkout or by changing the address in your profile. If you are using PayPal, you may simply change the shipping address during the checkout process.
In all cases, if we identify a problem with the address information you will be contacted by email or phone before any items are shipped. To avoid delays, be sure to enter all the address information correctly when placing an order, including card holder's name exactly as it appears on the credit card.
As an alternative, we do accept Money Orders issued by Canada Post as a form of payment which does not require any address verification. If this option is selected the order will be placed on a temporary hold until the money order arrives, at which time the order will ship to the desired address. Please note we cannot be responsible for typographical errors or undelivered packages due to incorrect address information. Money Order must be made payable to 'Blades Canada'.
If you are a first time customer and would like to ship somewhere other than the billing address, the only option is PayPal or Canada Post Money Order. We do not make exceptions at this time.
***Orders placed over Easter Weekend will ship on Tuesday April 18th***
All prices, taxes and shipping charges are noted during the checkout process of the shopping cart. All orders are shipped via Canada Post. Shipping times depend on the destination and can range for rural areas. Tracking information is sent automatically to your email address when the order is picked up from our warehouse. Some shipments may require a signature upon arrival.
U.S. orders are shipped via Canada Post which gets taken over by USPS once it crosses the border, usually within one to two business days. You will receive an email from Canada Post with the tracking number which you can also use on the USPS web site once the package has entered the U.S.
Approximate Delivery Times
See below for approximate delivery times only; rural area may take longer that estimations. You will receive an automated email with tracking information when your order is picked up from our warehouse. We cannot guarantee delivery times and are not responsible for delayed shipping times.
British Columbia (Lower Mainland): 1-2 business days)
British Columbia (Regional): 2-4 business days
Alberta: 2-4 business days
Saskatchewan & Manitoba: 3-5 business days
Ontario & Quebec: 3-7 business days
Maritime Provinces: 3-10 business days
Yukon & Territories: 4-13 business days
United States: 4-10* business days. Customs delays may occur.
In Store: Items purchased in-store may be exchanged for an item of equal or greater value within 14 days from the original purchase date. The item must be unopened, unused and in the original packaging and presented with the original receipt. There are no refunds for in-store purchases. Discounted items are final sale and may not be exchanged for any reason. Return/Exchange time-frames are calculated from the original invoice date, to a maximum of two exchanges.
Online: Items purchased online may be returned for either an exchange or for full refund, minus any shipping charge. The returned product must be unused and in the original packaging and condition within 14 days of receiving the parcel. Returned items will not be accepted by Warriors and Wonders without a Return Authorization. Please send an email or phone us with your concerns prior to returning your goods.
Exclusions: The following items are sold as finale sale: Consumable Products (Batteries, Oils, Pastes etc), Zippo Lighters with a broken seal, Smoking Pipes, Grooming Products (Combs, Nail Clippers etc).
All warranty issues have to go through the manufacturer regardless of the brand.
Please note that blade centering on folding knives is not considered a defect.
If you believe there is a problem that might be a warranty issue, feel free to contact us and we will give you the manufacturer's direct contact information.
Shipping costs are always the customers' responsibility, the only exception being if we sent you an incorrect item, in which case return shipping will be reimbursed as described below.
While we try very hard to make sure all orders are sent out correct and in a timely manner, mistakes do happen and sometimes the wrong item gets shipped. If there was a mistake in your order, contact us right away by phone or email and we will work with you to correct the mistake, which may involve getting the incorrect item sent back. In these cases the only acceptable method of return shipping is Canada Post regular ground service (unless otherwise directed by our staff). Use of any other shipping method will result in partial reimbursement only.
Wholesale/ Departmental: Please contact us for further information. Standard policies do not apply.
* We do not accept prepaid credit cards or visa-debit at this time. If you have a PayPal account, you may be able to process these cards through your account. See PayPal's accepted methods of payment for more details.


text:
Have questions? Call (800) 615-3055 to speak to a cancer information specialist.
As a gynecologic cancer patient exploring treatment options at Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), you'll meet with a gynecologic oncologist on your first visit. Your gynecologic oncologist will discuss your health and spend time addressing your questions and concerns.
After reviewing your medical records and health history, and performing a pelvic exam, your gynecologic oncologist will order the appropriate diagnostic tests to determine the recommended course of treatment. These may include biopsies and imaging scans, as well as blood tests.
You will meet again with your gynecologic oncologist, generally within two to three days of your first visit, to discuss the test results. At that time, we will discuss the treatment options available to you, as well as the ways in which integrative oncology services can be incorporated into your treatment plan.
Our gynecologic oncology team tries to think outside the box. We individualize treatment using evidence-based medicine, tailoring a program to each patient. Your treatment plan may include surgery, chemotherapy or therapy with a monoclonal antibody. It all depends on your unique case and preferences.
How often do I get treatment?
Once you've begun your ovarian cancer treatment, you'll meet with our gynecologic cancer team approximately every three to four weeks in our Patient Empowered Care® clinic. Each time, you'll undergo a comprehensive set of blood tests and a physical exam. You'll also see every member of your treatment team, including your dietitian, naturopathic clinician and care manager.
Fertility concerns for younger women
For women with early ovarian cancer, fertility-sparing surgery may be a treatment option. We consider fertility issues for younger women, and we provide support for all women who experience sexual side effects as a result of ovarian cancer treatment, through our Survivorship Support program.
If you want to preserve your fertility during ovarian cancer treatment, your gynecological oncologist can discuss with you a variety of fertility-sparing procedures and whether they may be right for you.
Gynecologic oncology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of cancers of the female reproductive organs, including the ovaries, endometrium, uterus, cervix, fallopian tube, peritoneal, vagina and vulva.
A gynecologic oncologist is a medical doctor who receives an additional four years of training after completing a residency in obstetrics and gynecology. During this training, he or she acquires highly specialized expertise to stage, diagnose and treat all types of gynecologic cancer. In addition to performing specialized surgical procedures, a gynecologic oncologist is trained to provide chemotherapy and comprehensive oncology care to a woman throughout the course of cancer treatment.
Our Gynecologic Oncology team provides innovative treatments to women with cancer of the reproductive organs, including cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and vulvar cancers. We specialize in advanced surgical techniques to remove cancer, while sparing healthy tissue.
Multiple studies1 have shown that women who have their initial ovarian cancer diagnosis and surgery done by a gynecologic oncologist are likely to experience fewer side effects from the surgery, and have a lower risk of ovarian cancer recurrence.
1. Earle CC, Schrag D, Neville BA, Yabroff KR, Topor M, Fahey A, Trimble EL, Bodurka DC, Bristow RE, Carney M, and Warren JL. Effect of surgeon specialty on processes and outcomes for ovarian cancer. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2006;98(3):172-80.
Back to all advanced medical treatments
Fill out all of the form below and we will connect you to someone to assist you.
First Name:
Last Name:
Email Address
Who are you seeking cancer care for?
What type of insurance do you have?
Chat now


text:
Safari is released to the worldSafari is released to the world: "It was KHTML. Specifically KHTML and KJS — the code inside KDE's Konqueror Web browser on Linux. After the keynote was over, I sent this email to the KDE team to thank them and introduce ourselves. I did it right from where I was sitting too, once they turned the WiFi back on."
'via Blog this'


text:
SerialPort<PortNumber, RxBufSize, TxBufSize>
#include <SerialPort.h>SerialPort<0, 0, 0> NewSerial;void setup() { NewSerial.begin(9600); NewSerial.write("Hello World\r\n");}void loop() {}
#include <SerialPort.h>SerialPort<0, 32, 0> NewSerial;void setup() { NewSerial.begin(9600); NewSerial.write("Hello World\r\n");}void loop() {}
struct SerialRingBuffer { uint8_t* buf; /**< Pointer to start of buffer. */ uint16_t head; /**< Index to next empty location. */ uint16_t tail; /**< Index to last entry if head != tail. */ uint16_t size; /**< Size of the buffer. Capacity is size -1. */};
void flushRx() { if (RxBufSize) { rxbuf_->head = rxbuf_->tail; } else { // put correct code here///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// usart_->udr; usart_->udr; } }
void flushRx() { rxbuf_->head = rxbuf_->tail; }
void end() { // wait for transmission of outgoing data while (txbuf_->head != txbuf_->tail) {} usart_->ucsrb &= ~((1 << B_RXEN) | (1 << B_TXEN) | (1 << B_RXCIE) | (1 << B_UDRIE)); // clear any received data flushRx(); // <<<<<<<< prevent duplicate code? }
void end() { // wait for transmission of outgoing data flushTx(); usart_->ucsrb &= ~((1 << B_RXEN) | (1 << B_TXEN) | (1 << B_RXCIE) | (1 << B_UDRIE)); // clear any received data flushRx();}void flushRx() { if (RxBufSize) { rxbuf_->flush(); } else { // empty USART fifo usart_->flush(); } }void flushTx() { if (TxBufSize) { while (!txbuf_->empty()) {} }}// empty USART fifovoid SerialRegisters::flush() { uint8_t b; while (ucsra & (1 << B_RXC)) b = udr;}
For receive parity errors it would be difficult to flag each character since I buffer 8-bits. I could set a flag indicating a parity error occurred in some character and the user could check and clear it. Is that adequate?
The avr USART is capable of character sizes of 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 bits. Nine data bits would be difficult since I use an 8-bit data type for ring buffers.
You can't access the ring buffer when there is no buffer. It is possible that the ring buffer doesn't exist if BUFFERED_RX is zero.
// wait for TX ISR if buffer is full while (!txbuf_->put(b)) {} // enable interrupts usart_->ucsrb |= M_UDRIE;
#include <SerialPort.h>SerialPort<0, 63, 63> NewSerial;// use macro to substitute for Serial#define Serial NewSerialvoid setup() { Serial.begin(9600); uint32_t t = micros(); Serial.println("12345678901234567890"); t = micros() - t; Serial.print("micros: "); Serial.println(t);}void loop() {}
12345678901234567890micros: 220
I will save any receive error bits. This will include ring-buffer overrun, USART receive overrun, parity error, and framing error. I will or these bits into a variable that can be read or cleared by new API functions. I think I will only do this for buffered receive in the ISR. I mainly did unbuffered receive for the case where you only want to do output. I need to put the error variable in the ring buffer so the ISR can access it.
It probably would give a framing error.
retrolefty,I don't see a way to detect break in the avr USART. It probably would give a framing error.
Please enter a valid email to subscribe
We need to confirm your email address.
To complete the subscription, please click the link in the
email we just sent you.
Thank you for subscribing!
via Egeo 16
Torino, 10131


text:
Try a French classic - scallops in a creamy wine sauce, topped with breadcrumbs, cheese, then browned under a broiler.
Coquilles is French for "shell" or "scallop." Look for cleaned authentic or porcelain look-alike scallop shells in kitchenware or gourmet food shops; both can be used in the oven.
*2 packages (12 oz each) frozen scallops, thawed, can be substituted for the fresh scallops.
**Do not use glass custard cups or glass pie plates; they cannot withstand the heat from the broiler and may break.
© 2017 ®/TM General Mills All Rights Reserved


text:
Monday, October 17, 2011
Revisiting French Onion
Today is a Monday - so no further explanation is needed!
The weather is chilling down here and it is the perfect reason, as if a reason is ever needed, to make.this.soup!
Tags french onion soup
9 comments:
- Susan said...
I love soup, but I'd have to make this one "vegetarian," but I agree, the weather has become perfect for it.
- October 17, 2011
- Jennifurla said...
that's beautiful.
- October 17, 2011
- Lindsay @ Delighted Momma said...
Yeay for the weather finally cooling down! Send that vibe down where I live :)
Yummmm cheesy french onion soup is so good!
- October 17, 2011
- Hound Girl said...
I love this soup - I just recently made it at home this past year and it was delish!!! I wish it would get cold here!
- October 17, 2011
- Debi@7Gates said...
I love french onion soup. Your photo makes it look even better!
- October 17, 2011
- Nancy @ A Rural Journal said...
Looks fabulous! :)
- October 17, 2011
- katiegirl said...
That looks so good!
- October 18, 2011
- Family Balance Sheet said...
I have never made French Onion soup, but it is my husband's favorite soup. I'll have to try it and I have the perfect bowls to use.
It is cooling down in PA too.
- October 20, 2011
- Wendy said...
Yum - This looks incredible - much better than the Panera version I had last night! :)
- October 21, 2011
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
|Classic Atlantic Salmon No pursuit rivals salmon rivers, flies & legacy
|Thread Tools
|Search this Thread
|Display Modes
Quebec Atlantic salmon fishing / re: Outfitters response to rumours
Dear Anglers,
I would like to try to set the record straight on a few issues that have been popping up on fishing boards around the world in regards to accessibility on Quebec Atlantic salmon rivers.
Here are the facts:
1. On December 4th, at the annual Quebec Outfitters Federation meeting in Quebec City a motion was passed that stated the following: (The QOF would like to propose looking into the possibility of making guiding mandatory for all noble species including Black Bear, Moose, Caribou, Atlantic Salmon, Deer, and Migratory birds), considering that this is practiced in most other provinces and several states, not to mention many other countries. The reasons for examining this possibility are many but the two major points were of a social (employment basis) and for accessibility considerations. THE SUBJECT WAS DISCUSSED BY ALL OUTFITTERS (FOR ALL SPECIES) and WAS NOT ONLY PUT FORTH BY A FEW OUTFITTERS as some would have all of you believe. The proposition was to EXAMINE the impact, NOT adopt it right away. I am sure that it will be a very long time before it happens, if it ever does. So please do not lose any sleep over this!
2. In regards to the 20% of the rods available in limited entry sectors being asked for by outfitters, THIS IS ALSO INCORRECT as it has been stated. The facts here are as follows. Outfitters have not formally asked for any 20%. They have, however, asked that they be allotted some waters to promote so that they may have something to sell their guests, rather than go through all of the draws to secure water for their clients and overloading the draws with the names of potential clients. Something that has recently become a source of contention for many anglers playing these draws, especially by Quebecers, and with good reason, I might add. The requests we have made have been to allow us to work within the 20% discretionary rods that Zecs are allowed to sell to meet certain needs in order to operate and this will lead us to limit our presence in the draw process, which in turn will allow a MUCH greater chance for all others to win in the lotteries. The actual discussion is coming from the FQSA as well as the government and the QOF.
Consider the following: by allotting some waters to the outfitters, the Government and FQSA (who were the ones who proposed this sort of solution along with the outfitters), and outfitters see a benefit for accessibility for all anglers but first and foremost FIRST NATIONS PEOPLES and RESIDENT ANGLERS, who, by the way, ARE THE ONLY PEOPLE, WHO ACTUALLY HAVE THE RIGHT to fish in Quebec. For ALL others it is a privilege! We should all remember this as we post our messages.
Why would allotting some rods, within the 20%, to outfitters, or another salmon promoter, increase chances for RESIDENT anglers and for that matter, non-residents as well? Simple, if these businesses are out of the fall draw, or are limited in the number of potential cards they put in for their confirmed guests, (on their behalf) then peoples chances of winning the draws become a whole lot easier, even if a small portion of the water is allotted to outfitters, and I do mean a small portion IN COMPARISON to what was controlled by them through draw picks in the past. Consider this for example: in the past years on some rivers up to 54% of the waters in controlled zones were being bought by outfitters and other interests for their clients. You ask again how did they do that? Easy outfitters and other businesses who organize fishing created a demand through their marketing and sales efforts to finally put Quebec on the map as a destination. We took all of the mystery of draws that scared many away in the past and made it simple for them. Back in the 90s and early 2000 period, Zecs WANTED outfitters and other businesses to put in as many cards as possible so that they could bring in revenue and so that they could sell their water. Now that we have created a demand for salmon fishing on some rivers, (becoming a victim of our own success), they want to change the rules. Fine by me, but do we get rid of all the jobs that have been created just so that we can offer more accessibility to all anglers? What happens in an off year when there are no salmon? Who will be asking to fish then? Starting PRIVATE-PUBLIC-PARTNERSHIPS such as the government might be proposing along with some others at the table might be the best solution to guarantee that everyone will win in the end.
This is why we are all seated around the Salmon Round Table. To figure out what we should do, what is best for Quebecers who fish, and for those who WORK within this industry. There are SOME PEOPLE out there that would like to have you all think that there are a few select outfitters who want to CONTROL all the waters on our magnificent rivers. FALSE! BS! NO TRUE! SO OFF TRACK IT MAKES ME LAUGH!!!! All we want is to be able to run our businesses without having to go through a lottery system because we are sick of having the finger pointed at us in terms of limiting accessibility. PERIOD! We have employees to think about, investments to cover and a love for the sport and the species! We are not interested in control; we simply want to continue to run our businesses within a framework that will FIRST meet the needs of NATIVE and QUEBEC RESIDENT accessibility, then the non-residents. How this will be decided will be the result of the hard work put in at the round table discussions between the parties concerned.
Several ideas have been thrown around and proposed, both by the outfitters and the FQSA, who represent the interests of salmon anglers in Quebec. Their priority, first and foremost is for QUEBEC accessibility, as I have already stated numerous times. As intelligent people, the people involved in this process realize that this is an industry and that many jobs are at stake, as a matter of fact, a tradition is at stake as outfitting has been part of our heritage for as long as whites have hunted and fished in this province! If we were to take outfitters out of the picture there would be a lot of angling available but a hell of a lot of people out of work. Maybe we should consider their needs and livelihoods before we throw out the baby with the bathwater.
Lets get back to the RESOURCE of salmon. Now I am going to ask all of you to think hard about this, SALMON ARE A RESOURCE here in Quebec, just like trees, but they are renewable in the short term, meaning that many people can live off of this resource. In a perfect world we would all make 6-figures a year and would not have to worry about making money. Outfitters from around the world make their livelihood off the selling of big game hunting, trout fishing and salmon fishing. It is a simple fact. Why should Quebec outfitters be looked at like monsters for doing the same, when they have been doing it for over a century? The question comes down to the system and how things are divided. THAT IS EXACTLY what we are trying to do: find a solution to dividing up (sharing) the resource in a responsible manner.
Without going into detail, this is what is being proposed. First the 20% that everyone has been talking about has been around since the Zecs have existed. It was allocated to the Zecs as a means for them to be able to do business with existing private camps, or private property owners and then was later offered as a means to inject funds into certain Zecs that needed to sell blocks of water to increase revenues. It is nothing new, just never really applied on most rivers. The FQSA seems to be of the opinion that outfitters and other legal businesses within the salmon world should have first crack at a PORTION of this so that they can continue to operate. IF YOU LOOK CLOSELY, 20% is A WHOLE LOT LESS THAN WHAT OUTFITTERS AND OTHER LEGAL BUSINESSES (there are some that are not legal, so beware) were winning in the fall draws, about 50% less even more in some cases. WE as OUTFITTERS are ready to take the hit just as long as we know what we have to sell each year! In two cases on the Gaspe, outfitters are not even ASKING for 20% we are asking that NEW rods be added to rivers where we can operate, which means that NO RODS AT ALL would go to outfitters out of the 20%. THESE ARE THE FACTS!!!! Even if we are outfitters, we are still OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! UNLIKE PRIVATE CAMPS who seem to be missing from this debate, but that is for another time. Lets say, for the sake of argument, that new sectors on some rivers were developed based on requests from outfitters, who know these rivers inside out, they would not affect the resource in terms of killing fish because almost all of the outfitters in our area practice Catch & Release angling. What about the non-reserved sectors? Do not forget that some of them are excellent! Outfitters buy access passes there as well and contribute to the river associations and Zecs once again.
I can tell you that if we do away with outfitting there will be a lot of cooks, guides, shore-boys, managers, accountants and many others all earn their living from SALMON FISHING who will be without work! Any reasonable human being will be able to see that there needs to be a balance struck between accessibility to the resource for simple pleasure and employment for one of our poorest regions of Quebec. Another point is this; there is a REAL need and DEMAND for guides, outfitters and those who promote angling in Quebec. If there were not, we would not be having this debate. The question is how to balance all of this to meet the needs of the masses and satisfy the needs of the local economies and visiting anglers who wish to fish through an outfitter or on their own.
So the next time that people post about what THEY may lose, and who is to blame, I suggest that you get your facts straight, think about someone else but yourself and try to see the BIGGER picture and not get sucked into campaigns that tarnish peoples images and reputations. Give the process time and maybe you will all be pleasantly surprised by the outcome. I have put my entire life into this business and have worked very hard at trying to make Quebec a special place to come and fish. I am deeply saddened and troubled by the way this debate has started and I have kept silent throughout most of this bashing campaign. I have decided to break my silence with only one purpose, to better inform you all of what the REAL reality is. I know that this was long, and for those of you who read all of it I thank you and encourage you to call or email me at anytime if you want more specifics.
In conclusion, I know that there is a solution out there and believe me when I tell you that we are working to find one all together. The final solution will need to keep the interests of the Quebec Salmon Angler in mind first along with those of Native peoples, second will be the needs of our local economies that depend on this resource as a means of making their living and the last consideration will be for those who are guests coming to this province to fish. It is simple as that. I know this sounds harsh but it is no different from any other province, state or country who offers sporting as a business.
I welcome all comments and varying points of view, but could do without comments that point the finger at certain individuals, past events that are exactly that, THE PAST, as well as personal attacks pointed at anyone working hard to keep Quebec at the forefront of Atlantic salmon angling in the world!
Best to you all and may your rods always be frowning!
David Bishop
David Bishop
Independent Salmon & Trout guide
|Thread Tools
|Search this Thread
|Display Modes
|Rate This Thread
Linear Mode
|Similar Threads
|Thread Starter
|Last Post
|Petition to help save 2 atlantic salmon rivers on Quebec North Shore
|Classic Atlantic Salmon
|Atlantic Salmon fishing show
|Classic Atlantic Salmon
|Quebec salmon fishing
|Worldwide Flyfishing Discussion


text:
Rowdy coming out of ecollar conditioning. I'm looking for a mistake to apply indirect pressure. He didn't make a mistake. Sometimes I think they know. I got the jaws at him for not wanting to let go of the bumper cord.
On one left back cast I got a slight delay. He was thinking about it.
By the time I got done with the drill my nerves were on edge. Neighbors barking dog and Shadow in the house crying for his turn.
My baby is growing up, 7 1/2 months and 55 lbs.


text:
Results 1 to 4 of 4
6th April 2012 01:53 PM #1
- Join Date
- Apr 2012
- Posts
- 5
Can I have a normal delivery? had history hyperthyroidism and scoliosis
Hello Everyone,
I used to have hyperthyroidism four years ago, It took me one year taking medications. I was also diagnosed to have a scoliosis(mild degree) during my days in college.
I am planning to get married next year and I am concerned if these conditions will have a significant effect in my pregnancy and childbirth? Is it still possible for me to have a normal delivery? I want to know if I need special precautions during my pregnancy for my future child's health sake and mine as well.
9th April 2012 03:21 AM #2
Hi Jennifer,
Hyperthyrodism can actually make it very difficult to conceive. Here's an excellent article that explains how poor thyroid function can impact your fertility so take a look at that to learn what thyroid tests to have done, and what your thyroid levels should be for optimum fertility. More and more research is showing that the TSH level should be somewhere between 1 and 2.5 to give you the best chance of getting pregnant.
As for pregnancy, if the baby doesn't get enough TSH in the first half of your pregnancy studies have shown that those babies can have some degree of brain damage. This might show up as having learning difficulties, hearing difficulties, etc. Here's an excellent article that talks about whether pregnant and breastfeeding women should take iodine supplements. I'm not sure if this applies to an overactive thyroid, but the information is definitely worth reading.
It is absolutely possible for you to have a normal delivery. But it's really good that you're starting to gather information about how thyroid function affects conception, pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding. If you have any questions about which medications are best to take while trying to conceive or during pregnancy and breastfeeding, feel free to post back. And, of course, please post back with your thoughts after you read the articles referenced here.
You'll want to be working on increasing your fertility now, before your marriage, so that when you're ready to start your family you'll be able to conceive quickly, with a healthy baby.
Warm regards,
9th April 2012 01:08 PM #3
Wanted to also mention that mild Scoliosis shouldn't cause much of a problem during pregnancy, but I would definitely see a Chiropractor or Cranio-Sacral Osteopath regularly, starting right now and continuing through your pregnancy. This will help to keep your skeletal system in alignment which will make conception, pregnancy and birth much easier.
Warm regards,
12th April 2012 01:46 PM #4
- Join Date
- Apr 2012
- Posts
- 5
Hi Kate,
Thank you so much for the information. I think I have to read more books about hyperthyroidism and pregnancy and see a doctor as well to check my condition.


text:
Assignment: Education - Construction Academy
Possible New Program Beginning in La Crosse School District
LA CROSSE, Wis. -- Mudding, sanding and electrical wiring... these are all skills that are highly sought after in today's society.
"We were approached by many of the construction people in the area, and they said there is a need for these people. These skilled people," said Nick Kalina, Central High School technology and engineering instructor.
So, while the La Crosse School District already has a construction and engineering program, they've decided to take the curriculum a step further by creating the construction academy for Juniors and Seniors at both Logan and Central High School.8610936
"The juniors will take a construction systems class where they'll go through all the different parts of the construction industry, whether it be electrical, dry walling, general contractor; all these aspects," said Annette O'Hern, La Crosse School District school to work coordinator. "A second class will be construction careers where as the students are learning those systems, we'll make connections with the business community about what are the careers that are involved. What's the post secondary education that's involved or the training or apprenticeships. So, we can give students a good idea of what a career path could be."
The third component of the academy will be a related math class.
"Some of the cool projects we'll be able to do is take a look at, for example, if we're in a geometry class and we're talking about angles and things like that, lets take a look at pouring concrete," said O'Hern. "How do you figure out what the area is of the concrete you need to pour. We're taking a look at relating or applying some of those skills that you're learning in your math class to those skills that are needed in the construction industry."
And with the construction basics out of the way by the end of a student's junior year, the curriculum for seniors will switch to actual projects and construction work in the field through partnerships in the community.
"Through the city of La Crosse, they have a housing program," said Kalina. "I've approached them with the possibility of this construction academy; working together with the city with maybe getting a property or a site where we can work with them and with the housing program and be able to rebuild a home."
"If you can get specialized knowledge that's free before you go off to college or into trade school it's super helpful for you," said Thor Kolkind, Central High School senior. "You can do so much more with your life if you have that pre-based knowledge."
Which, according to the Center on Wisconsin Strategy, is a good background to have as Wisconsin is one of two states with the highest concentration of workers in the manufacturing sector in the nation.
Top Videos
Latest News
- Popular Netflix series starts suicide conversation
- Local police, organization work to reduce excessive drinking behavior
- Road closures in La Crosse this weekend
- Get rid of your unused or unwanted prescription medications this Saturday
- La Crosse celebrates Arbor Day with a tree planting
- News 8 Sports Round Up-April 28, 2017
- Community leaders observe Workers Memorial Day
- 2 kayakers die after boats capsizes in Lake Michigan
- Kenosha teen stabbed at school dies
- APNewsBreak: Syrian who sued Trump brings family to US


text:
Cosy Beach House + Private Beach
Size25 m²
Floor No.
- Towels
- Indoor fireplace
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
- Balcony/terrace
- Lockable room
- Parking available
Accommodation summary
|Skodsborg Strandvej, 2942 Skodsborg, Denmark
|Property type
|Property ID
|Acceptance rate
|Response time
|A few hours
|Calendar updated
|3 weeks ago
The beach house features attractive beach themed decor and can comfortably accommodate 2 guests. There is a fully equipped kitchen and dining area and a stove fireplace. Outside, guests can relax on the terrace, prepare a barbecue and enjoy views across the sparkling water. The shower is situated outside. A kayak is available.
The beach house is the perfect getaway for those looking for a relaxing holiday. The surrounding area offers several pleasant footpaths and woodland to explore. 10 minutes' walk from the beach house is a popular restaurant.
Skodsborg Train Station is 15 minutes on foot away and offers connections to Nørreport Station in Copenhagen which is reachable in just 17 minutes.
House rulesNo smoking inside the home.
Pets are allowed.
|Check-in after
|On arrangement
|Check-in before
|On arrangement
|Check-out before
|On arrangement
|Cancellation Policy
Reviews of this property
It was a really nice holiday, the house is a bit small (only for 2 people) around 25 sqm i would say, but if its not cold and you can go outside like I did, its a great place to stay! drink some wine at the sunset, have breakfast and dinner a few meters away from the sea, the beach seems to be private so you cant have a long walk in there, there are lots of obstacles but you can run or go walkig to the woods which are really close. Theres also a hotel with a spa nearby,a bit pricy but good and a nice really restaurant with view to the ocean at the next intersection in case you don't want to cook (7.5 kms to the supermarket), if you do there are pans, and fridge, etc in the house.
I didn't meet Christian in person but the house was clean and everything we needed was there, even a radio, so you can bring cds or may be an aux cable.
This is a different type of holidays really nice for relaxing and for doing nothing but chillin. Everything went as expected, thanks!
A cosy, comfortable beach house, if you want to wake up with waves sound and quiet peace, then this is your spot!
It was a very nice stay at Skodsborg beach. The cottage is placed perfectly just 10 meters away from the water, and even the weather was perfect for a great summer holiday. The neighbourhood is exclusive, and you can enjoy the view on the impressive villas around best when you take the kayak. - Nevertheless, you need to like your accompanying partner very much when staying here, because the space is really limited. There is less room to place your luggage or clothes. And the tiny little kitchen's equipment could be cleaner. - However, the outdoor shower giving hot water is a great experience we really enjoyed every morning, also the nice terrace with the great view on the øresund and Swedish coast. - Service and fulfilment of our appointments were perfect.
Reviews for this host's other properties
- central location
- big enough for up to 4 people
- bedroom was clean
- it wasn't cleaned up when we arrived
-- there was burned in smudge on the stove
-- there was some yellow slime in the fridge
-- in the whole rooms was concrete or dryed paint falling of the walls - and every day it has gotten more
- very big lack of communication
-- after arriving we had to phone Christian to get the code for the door key and the WLAN
-- we mailed him one week before our journey started about the equipment in the appartment (what we have to take with us and what is provided), but we got his response after 3 days when we've been there already
When we arrived, we immediately informed him about the problems, but his response was only "I'll talk with Christina about that ...." He didn't do anything about this things.
- the bathroom is very tiny. You can almost shower when you sit on the toilet
- most of the chairs at the desk where broken, so if you wanted to sit there, it could happen that it'll completely break
Good location. Quiet place. It wasn't clean enough. Plenty of food out of date in the kitchen.
Veldig fin tur til København nå i romjulen. Vertene har vært supre og hjelpsomme, og leiligheten var veldig koselig. 15-20 minutters gange til Tivoli var helt perfekt. Kan anbefale denne leiligheten.
Sentral leilighet. kort vei til de fleste serverdigheter.
- Quality assured accommodation
- Every host is verified by telephone
- Secure payment via SSL encryption


text:
Well, as promised, here is a video of my gear. A quick break down and then packing it up.
It's in two parts and I hope the quality is ok.
I will be posting a gear list in the near future with a link on the blog
Just a note on weight. The base weight (no food or water) of this load is 23 lbs. I do not skimp on comfort and warmth.
Like I have I said in the past, I am not a gram weenie. I shave weight because I want be comfortable when I hike.
This load also includes the winter clothing that I will have for the next couple months.
This weight fluctuates by about 3 lbs in the summer.
If you have any questions, please ask.
Enjoy the Videos.
Have a Great Scouting Day!
Part 1
Part 2


text:
[QUOTE=clipper;1184569]First ask your Club Secretary what they think!DR. Aycock and Ted Shih have proposed a pretty elegant solution.
Allow the club to evaluate the logistics (hours of daylight/grounds/help/whatever) and come up wit a rough estimate of the number of dogs that they can run and still put on a quality event. Then open the entries to all. At the close of entries - select 1 dog from each owner - in the event of a co-owned dogs select only one instance such that any name appears only once. After the initial round if enough additional slots will support one more pass through the entries then a second dog from each owner (again with the co-owner caveat). Repeat until the clubs pre-established maximum is met and then close entries. Wallah- the club has control of the entries that will allow them to ensure that they won't be overwhelmed, the entries are divided without regards to race, religion, sexual preference or occupation (or lack of any of the preceding).
Seems pretty simple and fair to me.
This is a finite world that we live in and we are at the limits of finding new grounds/help/time/energy/whatever. Sure is interesting that the folks that are most interested in seeing the availability increase without bounds are also the same ones that don't have the time/energy/background/inclination to help out.
All about fairness regards


text: A Black Lab (not sure of sex) showed up at the little country store by my house. (In Ville Platte LA in case someone on here is from the area and has a dog that is missing) The store owner is caring for the dog for now but i'm not sure how long he will be able to do so. Does anyone know of a Lab rescue or some other organization that might be able to help by taking the dog in? Thanks in advance!! Breaks my heart to see any stray / lost dog!!!


text:
Discontinued Product
This product has been discontinued but we have many more products. Click here to see more.
DCS by Fisher and Paykel RF24T $2,499.00
DCS Outdoor Beer Dispenser
+ FREE Shipping
Sorry, the manufacturer is no longer producing this product.
List Price: $3,123.75
+ FREE Shipping
This product has been Discontinued
Description & Highlights
DCS Outdoor Beer Dispenser - Stainless Steel
The DCS (RF24T) Outdoor Beer Dispenser is the ultimate indulgence in outdoor and home entertaining. This weatherproof beer dispenser includes everything you need to get the party started including a draft arm, hoses, regulator, CO2 tank and drip tray. All you need to add is the beer! The brushed stainless steel kegerator holds 1/2 or 1/4 kegs. The DCS Beer Dispenser is the perfect addition to your outdoor kitchen or beverage space - experience the difference of stress-free entertaining.
Here's What's Included:Ships complete with all components needed to tap one keg: CO2 tank, drip tray, regulator, coupler, beer line, air line, tap, tower, faucet, and faucet handle (keg not included)
Built-in or Freestanding Use:Fully housed in stainless steel, this outdoor beer dispenser not only looks great as a freestanding unit, but safely operates when built into or under an outdoor cabinet
Portability:Choose the Caster Kit (UC) separately, and enjoy extra portability of your kegerator, both indoors and outside
Stainless Steel Housing:This unit is constructed of hygienic stainless steel, making it a weatherproof, noncorroding unit that keeps contents cool in the heat
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: Click here for important information regarding Prop. 65 for CA residents.
- Model: RF24TDCS Outdoor Beer Dispenser
- Brand: DCSDraft Arm, hoses and regulator included
- Stainless steel constructionUL approved for outdoor use
- Holds 1/2 or 1/4 KegMay also be used for indoor applications
- Available freestanding or built-inDoor: right hinge side
- CO2 tank and drip tray included120V/60Hz/1800Watt/15 amp circuit
- Warranty: 1 year limitedDimensions: 49-1/4" H x 23-7/8" W x 24-1/8" D
- Height: 49-1/4"
- Width: 23-7/8"
- Depth: 24-1/8"


text:
Main Content
This item ships within one business day.
$4.99 flat rate shipping and handling. See other shipping options.
You know the perfect beach day. The sun is shining, the water is warm, there is a slight breeze in the air and you are proudly rockin' your new swimsuit that you know you look awesome in! Ah life is good, until the girl two umbrellas down takes off her cover-up and is wearing the exact same swim suit as you! Yikes. Avoid disaster with this Dada Dot reversible bathing suit bottom from Volcom. It boasts a design on each side with one side having polka dots and the other a striped pattern with Volcom's Stone logo mixed in. This string-style bottom also has tie closures at both sides and plenty of coverage so you feel comfortable. Head to the beach with confidence in this bathing suit bottom!
- Metal brand logo on the back
- Ties at the side
- 80% Nylon/20% Elastane outside
- Reversible
- 96% Polyester/4% Elastane lining
- Imported
- Tagless back
- Imported
- Brand: Volcom
Special event items are produced by manufacturers only after the outcome of a game or event. These are advanced sale items and will ship immediately after they are received in our warehouse.
Manufacturer direct items are shipped directly from the manufacturer. These items are not available for international or expedited shipping.
Customized items can be personalized with options such as your name, your favorite number, and/or designs. Some options may be limited by league rules.


text: Had Back to School Night last night (which probably explains why I canghe wok xfko wfk];;wpl 8yup qccl ... ), which is a great experience at our school and with pretty good parent attendance. How's it for you other teachers, if such an event exists where you are? Or any parents going there?