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Maintaining clean fluid in any hydraulic system requires capturing and removing contaminants, this is typically done by filtering the fluid. But to be done successfully, filtration must not disrupt fluid flow or substantially increase the pressure drop within the system. It's a delicate balance between system design and efficiency.
Research and development efforts for hydraulic filtration of the future focuses on three major areas:
- developing the technology to produce finer fibers in filter media,
- engineering the geometries of filter media for maximum effect, and
- improving the overall construction and design of the filter to maximize the useful filtration area for optimal performance.
Filtration basics
The simplest form of filter is a sieve, sometimes called a screen or strainer. The sieve works by allowing fluid and small particles to pass through, but trapping particles larger than the holes in the screen. Depth media, the popular choice for hydraulic filters, consist of multiple strands of fibers laid down randomly. The layers effectively reduce the size of passages through which fluid flows, thereby trapping particles smaller than a single layer of screen. Depth filters then have the potential for higher efficiency and to hold more dirt than simple strainers.
Two basic principles are commonly applied to improve efficiency of depth filters. One can either add more layers to the filter in an attempt to catch any particles that make their way through the surface layers, or make the pore spaces finer by compacting the media during the manufacturing process. Modern filter media design often combines layered combinations of coarse media with finer grades. The intent is to capture the larger dirt particles on the courser surface layer, and trap the finer particles within the finer media.
Improving efficiency by increasing the number of layers or making pores finer, however, can have some undesirable consequences. Both methods can lead to an increased differential pressure across the filter as it fills up with dirt. When this occurs, hydraulic filters generally have a bypass circuit. This causes oil to be routed around the filter, rather than through it, once the pressure across the filter builds to a predetermined level. As pressure builds across the filter over time, caused by contamination, the filter element must be periodically changed to prevent dirty oil from bypassing the filter.
Finer fibers hold more dirt
To improve element life and reduce pressure drop across the filter element, filter manufacturers are continually looking for materials that have finer fibers. The goal is to provide more pore spaces to capture the dirt without decreasing the fluid flow area, Figure 1. Traditionally, most depth filtration media were made using cellulose (paper) fibers. Today, many hydraulic filters are made with man-made fibers of smaller diameter, Figure 2.
Future technology will most likely continue to produce even finer fibers. For example, cellulose fibers typically range in diameter as small as 15 μm. Synthetic fibers, however, routinely are manufactured with diameters below 1μm.
But research and development efforts for hydraulic filters are not limited to new media materials. Manufacturers also are experimenting with new geometries and orientations of media to increase filter capacity and rigidity of construction. For example, Donaldson Co. is developing fluted construction, Figure 3,which provides alternating flow paths and allows more filter media per unit volume. In the future, this type of construction could replace the pleated designs that are used so extensively in hydraulic filters.
Filter efficiency
Filtration efficiency is normally expressed as the ratio of dirt entering a filter compared to the dirt exiting the filter of a specified size. The testing of filters is done under precisely controlled laboratory conditions so the results can be compared and statistically verified. Filtration tests attempt to accurately control the quality of the test dust, the flow rates, temperatures, measuring equipment and many other variables in order to ensure the repeatability of the test.
It is understandable that filters do not always perform in the field just as laboratory tests would suggest. Issues contributing to poor filter performance can include pulsating or surging flows, start-up contamination, and overall design flaws within the hydraulic system.
Pulsating flow — In the laboratory, filters are tested under steady state flow conditions. With the pulsating flow of real-world applications, significant reductions in performance can be experienced, Figure 4. Furthermore, if the magnitude and frequency of pulsations are great enough, they can actually cause premature failure of the filter. Therefore, precautions should be made to install filters to avoid subjecting them to pulsating flow.
Not only can efficiency vary with pulsating flow, but also different configurations of media can cause different efficiencies at increasing differential pressures. For example, Figure 5 depicts two elements that have the same micron rating (average efficiency) but differing maximum and minimum efficiencies and, consequently, varying dirt-holding capacity. The final point on the graph depicts element collapse.
Contaminant ingression — Contamination concentration in a system is a function of many factors, but primarily the amount of contaminant in the fluid at startup and the rate of ingression. For most hydraulic systems, preventing contamination from entering the system is much more cost effective than removing it. No unfiltered air should be allowed to come into a hydraulic system. Unfortunately, many hydraulic system breathers consist of an open cover, tube or, a filler cap with no proper filter element inside. For details, refer to the recommendations in the accompanying sidebar.
Reaching a conclusion
As explained here, several factors, other factors can influence a system's integrity-proper handling and a solid system design go a long way toward solving dirty oil problems. Each situation is different — with varying climates, environments and cleanliness requirements to take into consideration.
However, a knowledgeable distributor or consultant will be able to accurately diagnose systems and recommend which media choices, filter types, and filter positioning are right for every application.
Without question, the single biggest improvements to hydraulic filtration have come from firstly installing clean fluids, secondly preventing further ingress of contaminants through breathers and seals and thirdly installing filters on equipment in positions where the flow remains as constant as possible during operation of the equipment. Avoiding "stop start" typical return flow conditions can significantly improve system cleanliness levels. If flow is continually starting and stopping through a depth type filter media it will render the filter virtually useless in capturing particulate below ten microns.
Philip Johnson is Industrial Hydraulics Director, Donaldson Co. Inc., Minneapolis. For more information, visit www.donaldson.com.


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Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Woodland Wonder
Even if it's in the midst of the city, I need to be close to expansive parklands, or wooded areas. Anywhere to go on a quiet daytrip with a picnic blanket and book in hand. Last night some friends and I were talking about "sacred moments" - moments where we feel at peace and connected. We agreed that being out in nature is when we feel closest to God.
I have recently fallen in love with the store Pilli Pilli. What I love most about Katrien's charming store is that it reminds me of an enchanted forest with all it's lovely nature-inspired pieces.
Katrien eloquently describes her inspiration as anything from "a leaf falling from a tree, the bobbing poppies in a field, and a winter evening at home, with a fire crackling and the lights in the Christmas tree shining bright." Her love for sewing and sketching branched out to become her store, and you'll often find her creating in her studio or making time for mountain hikes on weekends.
As you can see in her darling store, her favorite colors are happy colors - bright red and lime green specifically, she loves how they wake her up and stimulate her to do something. Those colors definitely bring a pep to your step!
Katrien's Etsy store started out when she was in a long-distance relationship. She moved to Italy to live closer to her beau, and worked part time in a museum. With the extra time she had on her hands, she did a lot of creating, so much that she didn't know what to do with all her pieces. So she decided to open up an Etsy store to share her handmade lovelies to the world. Katrien is generously giving away a prize to one lucky winner. To enter, leave a comment here telling me which pouch you would choose from her store if you won, and where you find your "sacred moments". I will announce the winner next week.
76 comments:
- Melanie's Randomness said...
I too have to live somewhere where there is alot of nature! I love taking walks. This is the most darling lil shop! I love the lil red fox! It's too cute!! =) I would love to win the one with that lil guy on it! =)
There is a mountain with a trail that my bf & i go all the time. It's always a sacred moment to me! =)
- October 13, 2010 at 12:09 PM
- Nicole said...
What a cute shop! Thanks for featuring it! If I were to win, I would choose the forest party pouch. It is just too darling!
I find my sacred moments in the early mornings when I am awake before my husband. I spend them either reading my Bible and sipping on some tea or I spend them outdoors on early morning walks before the rest of the world is awake. Well, with the exception of the birds and squirrels.
- October 13, 2010 at 12:22 PM
- Kaye Prince said...
Hmmm, this is a hard choice but I think I'd pick the Forest Party pouch. I saw the embroidery hoop of this design in her Flickr stream awhile ago and feel in love with it! I also love the On a Sea of Lace pouch too though.
I think I feel at peace most when I'm working with my hands. Whether it's hand sewing, quilting, or knitting I feel so perfect doing it. Of course there are moments when I want to tear my hair out (like when my thread knots up) but it's usaully easy to get back to that centred feeling.
- October 13, 2010 at 12:59 PM
- K said...
Aww, the fox one is so cute!
- October 13, 2010 at 2:07 PM
- Jingle said...
I would choose the truly fox pouch! I find my moments in many places - my studio comes to mind first. It is a place filled with happy and inspiration!
- October 13, 2010 at 3:02 PM
- Diana Mieczan said...
That is one of the most adorable shops ever! I am totally crazy about Mr.Foxy:)
Ps: I am hosting a beautiful GIVEAWAY today...I hope you will join in:)
- October 13, 2010 at 3:58 PM
- lisaroyhandbags said...
I love the go GREEN garland pouch :)
I find the most precious spot to me is sitting on our dock on the river watching the little ducks swim by and occasionally our beaver neighbour (we've named him Justin Beaver). I can almost feel my worries lifting away. :)
- October 13, 2010 at 4:34 PM
- Sophia Almada said...
If I won this, I would choose the "on a sea of lace" linen pouch. They are all adorable but I can't resist a little lace!
I find my sacred moments at a hidden little hill overlooking the beach in Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz is my "happy place" and when I am secluded, backed up by beautiful trees, and facing the huge ocean with the sound of waves, I am at peace.
I love this blog and have been following for months!
- October 13, 2010 at 4:43 PM
- Julia said...
I love to have the truly foxy pouch. I love toadstools, and Mr. Fox's expression is perfect. My favourite places to take a moment are usually mossy woodland hollows, especially if the air is damp. It always takes me back to when I was young and still believed in magic. There's also a beach trail near my parents, where sometimes I'll stop for a moment and realize all I can hear is the waves lapping at the rocks. I love that feeling, its like stepping out of time.
- October 13, 2010 at 6:07 PM
- Caroline said...
If I were to win, I would choose on a sea of lace. Thanks for introducing me to her work!
My sacred place would have to be the trail I bike by my home. It is so peaceful and is a place where I can always go and reflect.
- October 13, 2010 at 6:32 PM
- shealennon said...
My favorite pouch is the unique linen pouch in happy garlands. And my sacred moments are anywhere when I'm immersed in a book. It's my favorite place to be.
- October 13, 2010 at 7:28 PM
- Nupur said...
Oh my, what lovely work. The first thing I did was to favorite her Etsy shop so I can go back and gaze at those cute things.
I love this pouch: three seedlings. So adorable!
- October 13, 2010 at 8:22 PM
- k. davis said...
I'm LOVING the unique linen pouch- Go GREEN garland it's tooooo cute!
- October 13, 2010 at 8:40 PM
- Sandy a la Mode said...
oh my i just LOVE her shop!!! the
unique linen pouch - happy garlands is soo cute! my sacred moments are when i am blogging!! :D
- October 14, 2010 at 12:58 AM
- mar said...
I would love the Truly Foxy linen pouch :)
My sacred moments are when I go to libraries or bookstores alone. I love being surrounded by books!
- October 14, 2010 at 4:18 AM
- Tali Schiffer said...
Her items are so precious! I've seen her store before and liked it instantly!
- October 14, 2010 at 7:56 AM
- GloamingDesigns said...
these are so sweet! i think i love the happy garlands design the most.
i'm like you, too, neeeeeed to have wild green somewhere or i get a sort of 'detached' feeling.
- October 14, 2010 at 8:24 AM
- Sarah~Magnolia Surprise said...
Oh, Truly Foxy, is my favorite! Reminds me of the cute fox I saw in my backyard recently.
My favorite sacred moments place remains my in-laws house on a lake - a large open patio stepping down to an expance of lawn, and then the lake. It was so peaceful -- I wish I could go there again.
- October 14, 2010 at 10:17 AM
- Julie said...
I love her work! I would choose Hedgie Takes a stroll.
And I find my sacred moment when I'm outside with my sheep.
- October 14, 2010 at 10:23 AM
- Crunchy Diva said...
she does great work & i also follow her blog. love the sea of lace pouch.
- October 14, 2010 at 10:43 AM
- Christine said...
soo pretty! I really like the hedgehog pouch. darling!
I find my sacred moment in the quiet stillness when its just me and God- all the distractions are laid aside (rare moment!) and I can just come and sit at His feet.
- October 14, 2010 at 10:44 AM
- five stones said...
This nautical pouch is my abso-absolute fav!
My sacred moment comes when I am driving all alone.
- October 14, 2010 at 10:44 AM
I like http://www.etsy.com/listing/51134923/small-linen-pouch-on-a-sea-of-lace best.
It is so sweet and I know someone who will love it :)
My sacred moment is when I am underwater.
- October 14, 2010 at 10:45 AM
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- October 14, 2010 at 10:45 AM
- evelyne said...
her creations are sooo cute & poetic; I really love them ! Hedgie is my favorite... if I have to choose !
And gardening, putting my hands in the soil, planting flowers & vegetables, watching butterflies & insects are my sacred moments; I'm really happy then
- October 14, 2010 at 10:55 AM
- {Marianna} said...
I like so much "Forest Party Linen Pouch" but it was hard to choose.
- October 14, 2010 at 11:05 AM
- cupcakes for clara said...
Oh I love love love the forest party pouch. But I love all of the others too! What a beautiful shop.
There are so many sacred moments, but my absolute favourite has to be curled up by the fire, in December, with the christmas tree lights twinkling, and watching old films with my babies.
- October 14, 2010 at 11:15 AM
- Amanda said...
The Happy Garlands one is my favorite! So many choices....
- October 14, 2010 at 11:31 AM
- noga said...
Hi! I love all of them, but I would choose the "on a sea of lace" pouch! It makes me feel like a child!
My sacred moments are still to be found. Soon,I hope!
- October 14, 2010 at 11:45 AM
- Mami Made It said...
I love the "three seedlings".
I love my garden and that's the place where I find peace and silence.
- October 14, 2010 at 11:46 AM
- Kelly J. R. said...
I love the 3 seedlings pouch - fitting for me because I find peace when I play among the vegetables and flowers in my garden.
- October 14, 2010 at 11:48 AM
- Barbara said...
I did so much cross stitch years ago that it was fun to see the hoops are now considered wall frames!
These are adorable, Dionne. You always find such gems.
I really am in love with the "sea of lace" linen pouch!
I've had several sacred moments over the years and yes, always in nature. There is a lovely place in Georgian Bay that I will never forget.
- October 14, 2010 at 11:50 AM
- aPearantly sew said...
The pouch with the Hedgehog is adorable! I also really like the one with the bird cage. Cute stuff!
Anywhere in the mountains is sacred for me. I love the relaxed, at home feeling I get when we visit our favorite little mountain town.
- October 14, 2010 at 11:58 AM
- VivatRegina said...
My favorite is the forest party pouch with the squirrell, nut, and banner. CUTE!!
My sacred moments are definitely moments out in nature where I have room to breathe. I love going to the mountains, an open field, a lake, and sometimes, even my own backyard. I'd love to transform my backyard into more of an oasis for me and my family to enjoy. But sometimes, those sacred moments aren't about being in nature for me, sometimes it's about being with the right person. When my heart feels so full that it might just burst with joy. Those are good moments too. :)
- October 14, 2010 at 12:41 PM
- Kelly~ Wave of Life Surf Studio said...
Great work! So glad I found your blog!!
- October 14, 2010 at 12:58 PM
- Bakarasz said...
Katrien's shop is my favourite on Etsy. I would be happy to have any of her woodland fellows. Hard decision! If I were to win, I would choose Mr. Fox. Thanks for the opportunity! Crossing fingers! :))
Agnes from Hungary
- October 14, 2010 at 1:07 PM
- TastyTeenies said...
I absolutely love everything on this page and in your shop. Everything is so detailed and so adorable.
- October 14, 2010 at 1:35 PM
- Claremellows said...
I absolutely love this stuff; I've only just started to do some applique work and have been so inspired by these cute pices especially the woodland party!
- October 14, 2010 at 1:37 PM
- Julie said...
What a Beautiful post and such an Wonderful shop. I would choose the Forest Party with Mr. Squirrel. My sacred moments are when I take a walk in the forest, right in my backyard. I am surrounded by the Beauty of Nature. It is So quiet, calming and peaceful there.
- October 14, 2010 at 1:53 PM
- Little Tesoro said...
Gorgeous shop. Tough choice - but I love the Hedgie pouch. So darn cute.
My sacred moments are every morning when I drink a great cup of coffee and take a few moments to relax before I start the day :)
- October 14, 2010 at 2:33 PM
- va said...
I like the sea of lace pouch .
I find sacred moments within my prayers and remembering God anytime I can .
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- October 14, 2010 at 3:03 PM
- Carol {Everyday Delights} said...
Those are so cute! I love the cage one!
- October 14, 2010 at 4:51 PM
- Kellie said...
I must have a squirrel pouch - the expression on his wee face is too cute!
I find my sacred moments when I am watching my son sleep and when I am crafting.
- October 14, 2010 at 5:30 PM
- Tender Branson said...
I find my best moments are when running. Unfortunately it can't be nature all the time because that doesn't really exist around here.
- October 14, 2010 at 6:26 PM
- Emily said...
Oh my goodness, these are too cute!
I would choose Hedgie takes a stroll.
Sacred moments come upon me unexpectedly - sometimes during a beautiful hymn in church, sometimes on a walk somewhere breathtaking, or sometimes just glancing out my window in the late afternoon when the light is suddenly just right and everything glows for a moment.
- October 14, 2010 at 7:00 PM
- +Eva+ said...
I'd love to win a pouch with a garland, anyone, they're all so lovely!
- October 15, 2010 at 2:15 AM
- Jen said...
i adore both your blogs!
my sacred moments are making messy art listening to beautiful music in a dimly lit room in the run up to christmas with hot chocolate and ink that smells of mulled wine. i want these moments every day!
p.s. i just love the forest party pouch!
- October 15, 2010 at 3:55 AM
- amberlife said...
Have follwed Katrien's blog for a long time and admire her work greatly. Would love Birdie got Out - fab!
- October 15, 2010 at 6:12 AM
- Duck said...
What a lovely and generous idea!
I really like the happy garland pouch, but also the three seedlings one: they're so cute and bright and funny.
My quiet moment of the day is in the early morning, when I sip my cup of tea, in my studio, with my two cats near me and my husband still sleeping in our bedroom. I look outside my window and enjoy the moment!
- October 15, 2010 at 8:38 AM
- Grace @ Front Porch Yoga said...
I would definitely use the unique linen pencil case-clutch! Her reminder that "EVERY DAY
should be celebrated" resonates deeply with me. I find my zen on my yoga mat- pretty much anywhere- but my most favorite place to practice is outside.
- October 15, 2010 at 9:24 AM
- Allison said...
Thanks for hosting this great giveaway! I would choose the "happy garlands" pouch, since I can't imagine anything cuter than a celebration for pencils.
I find my sacred moment in a relaxed evening of knitting next to a friend on the couch. Company and creativity together bring such peace :)
- October 15, 2010 at 9:49 AM
- gill said...
What a great giveaway!!
I would choose the bird got out pouch - gorgeous!!
- October 15, 2010 at 11:47 AM
- Samantha said...
Aw I adore the On a Sea of Lace pouch. Too cute!
- October 15, 2010 at 3:15 PM
- katie said...
there is something special about being the first steps in freshly fallen snow on the hills of my family's farm in ohio. and for me, that's about once a year--when i'm home for christmas. tender and sacred.
i'm smitten with mr. fox.
- October 15, 2010 at 4:06 PM
- domestikate said...
Oh how exciting - I love her work! It's so hard to pick a favourite pouch, but I think I would either have to go for Hedgie or Happy Garlands - if I'm lucky enough to win I'll let you choose!
And sacred moments for me are found at breakfast time in my garden, or at the dinner table with my husband - a daily chance to connect and share with each other.
- October 15, 2010 at 5:45 PM
- Maureen said...
I think the garland pouches are extra cute. And I find my sacred time at church during worship.
- October 16, 2010 at 12:27 AM
- Lene said...
I so love the squirrel and the fox. I love my daily walks in the forest. It would be so nice to win one of Katriens work. She makes lovely things.
- October 16, 2010 at 6:14 AM
- The Fam said...
unique linen pouch - happy garlands is my favorite; and I have sacred moments in the shower, pretty much the only thing that's sacred anymore these days.
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- October 16, 2010 at 7:27 PM
I would choose the GREEN garlands pouch. It was the first work of hers I ever saw and it reminds me of my birthstone -the peridot. I live on the coast, so my "sacred moments" usually happen watching the sun set over the ocean.
- October 16, 2010 at 11:12 PM
- **We BLOG ARTISTS** said...
I am a HUGE fan of K.
AND I choose...Birdie got out pouch...beautiful.
- October 16, 2010 at 11:50 PM
- Nanou said...
I am a fan. My favorite is the hedgie pouch. Very autumln-like.
Reading a book in front of a nice crackling fire in the chimney or in the garden at springtime are sacred moments for me.
Thanks so much for the giveaway.
- October 17, 2010 at 8:07 AM
- Melissa Blake said...
oh, what a great store! I'd choose her linen pouch with ths ship on it. too cute!
my moment? Sitting on my patio on the warm summer!
- October 17, 2010 at 11:32 AM
- Merylu said...
What a beautiful blog! And I love Pilli Pilli's craft :)
I like this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/57271337/unique-linen-pouch-hedgie-takes-a-stroll most of all!
I have my "sacred moments" on the seaside, enjoying a charming summer sunset in front of the sea :)
- October 17, 2010 at 12:07 PM
- wiredlinda said...
I would happy with anything that "Pilli Pilli" makes. I read her blog everytime she posts, sometimes over and over. Her little fox is cute, cute. Everything she does is cute, cute.
Her photos of where she lives are beautiful.
- October 17, 2010 at 1:01 PM
- Sydney said...
I would choose the empty bird cage with the bird zipper because i love the bird cage look right now and i feel it is expressed freedom in an artsty way. I find my sacred moments when i am outside in the fall surrounded but trees od differnent colors and the air is brisk. there is probably a little bit of fog too. it would have to take place a sunrise or sunset! thanks!
- October 17, 2010 at 10:20 PM
- Lee said...
I love the fox pouch - to give to my college daughter! :)
sacred time is any time I take to do my meditation. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.
- October 18, 2010 at 4:35 PM
- Alejandra said...
This is extremely hard, all of them are soooo cute! I love the forest party linen pouch.
I'm a christian, nature makes me feel more connected to God but also when I'm in a quiet place, closing my eyes and just trying to listen to God, it's amazing.
- October 18, 2010 at 8:08 PM
- Hilary said...
Seriously cute! thanks for sharing these.
- October 18, 2010 at 10:15 PM
- Suzi said...
I love Katrien's work. Her Pilli Pilli shop is full of exquisite handmade items. When you visit her shop or Flickr stream you feel you are stepping into another world. My sacred moment would be when I'm out walking with John and our dogs, camera in hand, living in the moment and appreciating the nature around us. My favourite pouch is the Go Green Garlands. I wish Katrien all the success in the world, she has an amazing imagination.
- October 19, 2010 at 3:51 AM
- Dionne said...
Thanks for your entries, this giveaway is now closed.
- October 19, 2010 at 10:19 AM
- Mona said...
Beautiful blog. So sad i'm to late to enter :0(
Have a nice day!
- October 20, 2010 at 10:31 AM
- buttercup caren said...
Hope I'm not too late to enter! I do so love pilli pilli's art (and blog!). I love the ones with critters on them, so the Forest Party pops out to me!
- October 20, 2010 at 3:01 PM
- Pamela said...
those items are adorable! she is a true artist!
- October 20, 2010 at 3:45 PM
I love the squirrel pouch :) My sacred moments happen with my husband, son and daughter at out cottage - we just can't seem to get family time at home like we can at the cottage :)
Jen J
- October 24, 2010 at 3:22 PM
- Evie said...
I love that forest party linen clutch! Just stumbled on your blog!
- October 30, 2010 at 2:26 PM
- Barbara Photography said...
very nice!!!
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Humberto Sanches/Partner/ Ulhôa Canto/Sao Paulo, Brazil
Juan Guillermo Ruiz/Partner/Posse Herrera Ruiz/Bogota,
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This presentation will be an interactive dialogue that will provide an overview and discussion of the current U.S. expatriation rules of Section 877A, 2801 and 7701(b)(6), as well as Notice 2009-85 and any guidance that has been published on Section 2801.
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Reviews current criticisms of FIRPTA and reform proposals; discusses compliance problems caused by new ITIN requirements and Qualified Substitute procedure; discusses impact on FIRPTA of inversion regulations and how to deal with inherited bad (or lack of) planning for U.S. real estate investments by foreigners.
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This session provides an overview of all key statutory, regulatory, administrative, judicial and related authorities' changes that have occurred during the past 12 months, including a segment dealing with relevant portions of foreign law developments as well as an update of the ongoing IRS/DOJ's efforts in combating global tax noncompliance and bank secrecy.
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This is another blog based on better outlook on Brazil.
Raymond James upgraded Brazilian airline LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (LFL) to Buy with a price target of $18. LATAM last traded at $13.82.
LATAM's 2012 acquisition of TAM, the Brazilian domestic air travel unit, has been a drag on the company's earnings. But Raymond James analysts James D. Parker, Savanthi Syth, and Krisztina Katai believe Brazilian domestic air travel will be helped by less capacity in the industry:
TAM's domestic capacity was down 11% y/y in 2Q13, while industry capacity was down 4%. This capacity discipline is expected to continue and should enable TAM to further improve its domestic profitability. TAM's domestic Brazilian capacity in 2013 is expected to be down 7-9% and GOL's is expected to be down 9% (GOL/TAM account for 75% of total).
In addition, LATAM's money-losing international routes are being closed down:
LATAM's long-haul international operations from Brazil have had a substantial adverse impact on profitability primarily because of losses on flights from Rio de Janeiro to Orlando and Europe, as well as increased competition from U.S. airlines. However, its international operations should return to profitability in 2H13 supported by: 1) the elimination of unprofitable long-haul routes from Rio; 2) improved unit revenue from TAM's codeshare with American effective August 15, 2013, which gives it access to American's network from Miami, Orlando, and New York; and 3) product improvements that should increase revenue (e.g., lie-flat seats) and improve cost (e.g., higher density B767 aircraft with winglets).
Note that the analysts have not changed their forward earnings estimates. What's changed is their business outlook and therefore their valuation multiple. This price target is based more on heuristic conviction than fundamental analysis such as DCF:
Our $18 target price is based on ~8x 2014E EV/EBITDAR, which is a discount to its five-year average historical multiple of 9.2x, but in line with the LatAm carrier five-year historical average of 7.9x. The discount to its historical multiple is warranted, in our opinion, given the considerable risk in the turnaround of its Brazilian operations.
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SPOKANE, Wash. - Federal Judge Fred Van Sickle spent the weekend working to determine whether or not former police officer Karl Thompson deserves a new trial.
Last Friday Judge Van Sickle heard hours of arguments about whether prosecutors withheld evidence that could have helped with Thompson's defense.
Thompson was convicted of violating Otto Zehm's civil rights last November but still hasn't been sentenced. It would be easy to assume that, as a former police officer, Thompson is getting some sort of preferential treatment from the judge.Court deliberating whether Thompson merits new trial
However Roger Peven, a former public defender who spent 20 years working in federal court before he moved to private practice, said that these delays in sentencing may actually speed up sending Thompson to prison.
"All of these issues have to be fully litigated and put to rest," Peven said.
If the city of Spokane wasn't paying Thompson's legal bills the former officer would have likely been represented by Peven, who said Thompson's claims of prosecutorial and juror misconduct are not stall tactics and believes enduring the delays now could prevent Thompson from having his conviction overturned in the future.
"This trial court has to make as full a record as it can or the court of appeals cannot consider either the defendant's nor government's appeal. And even more importantly, if it feels the record is incomplete after a period of time it can send it back to the trial court to have the further findings which is a very long process," he said.
Peven points to the Rodney King beating case against four Los Angeles police officers as proof that while complex, police use of force cases are eventually resolved. It took two trials and five years to send two of the four men to prison in that case; the other two were acquitted.
"This court has to consider all of the legal ramifications; take its time in making decisions and allow the legal system to take it's course so in the future you won't know Karl Thompson when you say that name but you will know Otto Zehm," he said.
Peven isn't concerned that Thompson has been allowed to remain out of custody even after he was convicted, the court seemingly satisfied that if Thompson was a flight risk he would have fled along time ago.
Judge Van Sickle did not say when he would offer his decision about Thompson's request for a new trial. The bill for defending him is now approaching the half million dollar mark.
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Whew... Site keys work. This means that most communications (and all that an attacker would actually be interested in) are now fully encrypted in MOS. I don't want to have to do that again. Not that it was particularly hard to implement (actually I was supprised at how little code it actually involved) but it was not fun at all to debug. Then again, I did do the whole thing to two nights, I suppose it could have been much, much worse...
So the upside is that MOS is now (probably) really, really secure. The downside is that all the key negotiations that have to happen before things can talk to other things takes ages. I don't know well this scales, but until MOS gets another order of magnitude faster we may be looking at lengthy login times for complex worlds. We'll see how things pan out, though. The security measures of MOS are one of it's most important features.
Oh, I did get the performance up though by re-writing the message parser. MOS throughput went from 11 messages/sec to about 150 :-) Same XML message format, but parsing overhead is MUCH less now. Good.
Link of the day - Erik Davis's Figments & Inklings. Especially the Corpus Cybermeticum --- wow, it's so nice to find a web page chock full of intellectually stimulating information you can't find anywhere else, with a nice simple layout and lots of plain unadorned text. Reminds me of the web circa 1994 :-)


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I've had fun the last few days getting Suneido to automatically change the mouse cursor to the hourglass wait cursor whenever it's busy. (This is on Windows.) You might think that would be easy, but it's actually fairly tricky. You can read about it on Codeproject.
I've wanted to do this for quite a while but been putting it off because I fully expected it to be frustrating. (And it was!) My thoughts after spending almost two days on this:
- Why isn't this built into Windows?
- Why hasn't anyone else done this? (Or if they have, why
haven't they published it.)
- Documentation sucks. None of the critical information I
needed was in the documentation.
- Thank goodness for news groups. I'm not sure I would
have solved this without comp.os.ms-
- Was it worth spending this much time on such a minor detail?
Despite the frustration (or maybe because of it?) I'm still pretty happy with getting this done. It's a little thing, but in many ways I think a good product is the gestalt of a whole bunch of such "little" things.


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Quick Dishes
Chipotle Cheeseburger
A burger with a fiery twistThe classic cheeseburger gets a tasty update with the addition of GOYA® Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce. These chipotle chiles are jalapeno peppers that have been dried, smoked, and then packed in a flavorful sauce made of tomatoes and other spices.
Here, we add these special peppers twice – first to the mayonnaise, which gets spread on the buns, and then mixed into the meat before its grilled. And don't skip the red onions and tomatoes: they add a sweet, crisp bite.
Serves 6
Prep time: 15 min.
Total time: 30 min.
Ľ cup GOYA® Mayonnaise
1 chipotle pepper from 1 can (12 oz.) GOYA® Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce, finely chopped, plus Ľ cup chipotle sauce from can
3 tbsp. GOYA® Minced Garlic, divided
1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning, to taste
2 lbs. ground beef (80% lean)
1 tsp. GOYA® Vegetable Oil
6 slices cheddar cheese
6 hamburger buns
6 Ľ"-slices red onions
6 ˝"-slices tomatoes
6 lettuce leaves
|In medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, 1 tbsp. chipotle sauce, 1 tsp. garlic, cilantro and adobo; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
|In large bowl, gently mix together beef, chopped chipotle, 3 tbsp. chipotle sauce, remaining garlic and adobo until combined. Divide meat into 6 portions; form into 1"-thick patties. (Take care not to over-handle meat or else it will toughen).
|Prepare grill to medium-high heat, grease with oil (or heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat). Cook burgers, flipping once, until charred and cooked to desired doneness (about 12 minutes total for medium rare). Add cheese to patties about 5 minutes before taking them off grill.
|To assemble, divide patties evenly among bottom buns; top with onion slice, tomato slice, lettuce and top bun spread with reserved chipotle mayonnaise.
Perfectly Seasoned Meat – Every time!
You added GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning the burger meat, but since the beef is still raw, you can't taste to see if the seasoning is to your liking. The easiest way: Scoop out a spoonful of meat, form into a small hamburger shape and cook on an oiled skillet until cooked-though. Then, taste and adjust.


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Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) for Peanut Allergy (PnOIT3)
This study is ongoing, but not recruiting participants.
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Wesley Burks, MD, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: December 26, 2008
Last updated: October 20, 2016
Last verified: October 2016
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Detailed Description:
Peanut allergy is known to cause severe anaphylactic reactions.The goal of this proposal is to produce a new treatment that would benefit subjects who have peanut allergy by lowering the risk of anaphylactic reactions (desensitization), and changing the peanut-specific immune response in subjects who have peanut allergy (tolerance).
Peanut Hypersensitivity
Drug: Peanut
Drug: Oat Flour
Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Oral Immunotherapy for Peanut Allergy- Peanut Oral Immunotherapy (PnOIT3)
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: Allergy
Drug Information available for: Arachis hypogaeaU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- To treat peanut-allergic subjects with peanut OIT and to determine whether this protocol lowers their risk of anaphylactic reactions and causes long-term tolerance. [ Time Frame: 4 years ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- To determine the molecular-level effect that peanut OIT has on the peanut-specific cellular and humoral activity/response in peanut-allergic subjects. [ Time Frame: 4 years ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|April 2009
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|December 2016
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|December 2016 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: Peanut flour
These subjects will be randomized to receive the active peanut protein flour.
Drug: Peanut
Peanut flour will be given in increasing amounts.
Other Name: Peanut OIT
Placebo Comparator: Oat flour
These subjects will be randomized to receive oat flour.
Drug: Oat Flour
The doses of oat flour will be increases every 2 weeks until a maintenance dose is achieved.
Other Name: Placebo
No Intervention: Control arm
Subjects will be enrolled who meet the inclusion/exclusion criteria and followed as matched controls. These subjects will not receive any treatment.
Detailed Description:
Peanut allergy is known to cause severe anaphylactic reactions. Compared with other food allergies it tends to be more persistent and also its prevalence seems to be rising. Currently there is no proven treatment other than strict avoidance. We are attempting to decrease the risk of anaphylaxis on accidental ingestion by desensitizing subjects to peanut using peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT). We are also studying the effect of peanut OIT on the peanut specific immune response to determine if tolerance to peanut protein will develop. Children ages one to six years of age with peanut allergy will be randomized to peanut OIT or placebo (active subjects). Thirty subjects will also be recruited as controls. These subjects will not receive any peanut or placebo but only have skin prick testing and lab work in addition to a history and physical exam. Active subjects will undergo a modified rush immunotherapy on the first day and then increase the doses at least every two weeks up to a maintenance dose of 4 grams (equivalent to about 13 peanuts). Doses will be taken daily at home except for dose increases which will be done on the research unit. Outcome variables of interest include response to double-blind placebo controlled food challenge, skin prick testing, peanut specific IgE, and adverse events. These results will be compared between the start and end of peanut OIT using appropriate statistical analysis.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|1 Year to 6 Years (Child)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 1- 6 years all of either sex, any race, any ethnicity at the time of the initial visit
- The presence of IgE specific to peanuts (a positive skin prick test to peanuts (diameter of wheal >3.0 mm) and a positive in vitro IgE [CAP-FEIA] > 7 kUA/L
- A history of significant clinical symptoms occurring within 60 minutes after ingesting peanuts
- Provide signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of severe anaphylaxis to peanut as defined by hypoxia, hypotension, or neurological compromise (Cyanosis or oxygen saturation < 92% at any stage, hypotension, confusion, collapse, loss of consciousness; or incontinence)
- Currently participating in a study using an investigational new drug
- Participation in any interventional study for the treatment of food allergy in the past 12 months
- Subjects with a known wheat food allergy will be excluded because of cross contamination of oat with wheat
- Poor control or persistent activation of atopic dermatitis
- Moderate to severe persistent asthma
- Currently being treated with greater than medium daily doses of inhaled corticosteroids, as defined by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) guidelines
- Inability to discontinue antihistamines for skin testing and oral food challenges (OFCs)
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00815035
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00815035
|United States, North Carolina
|University of North Carolina
|Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
|Principal Investigator:
|Wesley Burks, MD
|University of North Carolina
More Information
Keywords provided by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on April 27, 2017
Patriarca G, Nucera E, Roncallo C, Pollastrini E, Bartolozzi F, De Pasquale T, Buonomo A, Gasbarrini G, Di Campli C, Schiavino D. Oral desensitizing treatment in food allergy: clinical and immunological results. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2003 Feb;17(3):459-65. Erratum in: Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2003 May 1;17(9):1205.
|Responsible Party:
|Wesley Burks, MD, Chairman, Department of Pediatrics, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00815035 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|December 26, 2008
|Last Updated:
|October 20, 2016
|Individual Participant Data
|Plan to Share IPD:
Keywords provided by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill:
Peanut Allergy
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Peanut Hypersensitivity
Immune System Diseases
Food Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity, Immediate
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I admit to being a POTUS junkie as well. Politics seems to be in my family's DNA. I really enjoy the "chess game". I find most of you to be quite respectful even with an opposing point of view. I think that is great.
I don't have much patience though with the haters, as some of you may have noticed. Calling people names because of their viewpoint is juvenile and un-American.
I don't want to feed an ugly dog!
"So what is big is not always the Trout nor the Deer but the chance, the being there. And what is full is not necessarily the creel nor the freezer, but the memory." ~ Aldo Leopold
"The Greatest Obstacle to Discovery is not Ignorance -- It is the Illusion of Knowledge" ~ Daniel Boorstin
I think you is ALL crazy........
And If there is one thing Gooser is familiar with,,, its Crazy!!!
I is a bit hurt also that Stan dint mention My name on his duck blind list... But then again,, ..... Welll never mind..
It is far easier to spit on the work of others than it is to produce something better yourself.
Brynmoors Prairie Sage JH (Sage) Just a dang fool huntin Dawg
HRCH Calypso Seven Bales High SH (Bailey)
HR Calypso Zoomin Loosies Mad Hader (Maddi) We loved you baby. R.I.P.
HRCH FlatLanders Broken Pistol Ricochet MH (Flinch)
My Christian Name is Michael Baker..
I have gone by "Gooser" since I was a "gossling"


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EMI Music Group has agreed to a licensing deal with ad-supported online music video service Vevo, following major label deals with Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group. Warner Music Group remains the remaining major label holdout with negotiations between both parties still ongoing. Vevo, a joint venture between Sony Music Entertainment, UMG and investor Abu Dhabi Media, is scheduled to launch Dec. 8. (12/7)


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You know you've come to the right neighborhood when you can smell Indian spices in the air instead of over-used French fry oil! It was a wonderful welcome back to Kabob and Curry, a spot we've neglected since its sister restaurant Rasoi moved into Pawtucket. Though the eateries offer different menus, they are consistent in several ways: the dishes are carefully prepared, the curries fine-tuned, the vegan and vegetarian options plentiful, the supply of complimentary pappadam (with accompanying onion chutney, tamarind and mint sauces) generous, the wait staff friendly and attentive.
The colors in the two-story restaurant on Thayer are gold with red and royal blue accents. The decor is kept simple, in contrast to the food, which has layers of spices and herbs that sometimes linger just beyond your ability to identify them but which work together beautifully.
We sat down to a quick supper with vegan friends. We ordered a vegetarian sampler ($7.99), which offered two vegetable samosas, two vegetable pakoras, one aloo ki tikki, and one paneer tikka. Samosas are like fried dumplings with potatoes, peas, and spices (these were great!). Pakoras are also small hand-snacks -- these had some whole chickpeas in them. The aloo ki tikki was a small potato cake -- mmmmm. And the paneer is a dense farmer's cheese, pan-fried with some delicious beet chunks.
For entrees, three of us zoomed right past the tandoori specials, the biryanis (rice with friends), the 10 chicken variations, the seafood, mutton, and lamb entrees, and straight to the vegetarian listings. Where else would it take a studious consideration to choose a veggie dish? Shall if be the chick peas with masala sauce, the spiced lentils, the roasted eggplant, the onion gravy with vegetable dumplings, the nine-jewel veggie curry, the creamed spinach with paneer or potatoes or tofu? See what I mean?
Chris (vegan cook extraordinaire) chose the vegetable mango curry ($10.99); Barry (passionate musician) the goan vegetable curry ($10.99); and I (the cautious reviewer) the alu gobhi (steamed cauliflower stir fried with potatoes and spices, $10.99).
We were all smiling happily over our meals.
Chris's dish had mushrooms, cauliflower, carrots, peas, potatoes, and green beans in a mango and cashew nut sauce. It was one of those can't-stop-eating-'em flavors. Barry's had a similar assortment of veggies, in a hot and tangy sauce, quite good and not as fiery as I expected. Mine was also less spicy than I thought it would be, but tasty nonetheless, with cumin and mustard seeds.
Bill, the true carnivore of the bunch, was immediately drawn to the tandoori entr?es and particularly pleased when he noticed the tandoori sampler ($16.99). Tandoori vegetables, chicken, and shrimp dishes are also offered, but Bill's a "try-a-bit-of everything-in-life" kinda guy, so he was thrilled to have lamb, fish, shrimp, and chicken, all marinated in various spices and put into the hot tandoori clay oven to seal their flavors. The mesquite wood added a smokiness that was very appealing to him.
We perused the dessert menu to split something, but except for the rice pudding, which is sometimes made with coconut milk, everything was cooked with regular milk or cream, leaving out our group's two vegans. The gulab jamun are cream dumplings in rose water, the gajrela is grated carrot pudding cooked in milk, the kulfi is home-made ice cream. Bill and I were both lured by the rasmalai, soft cheese dumplings in a saffron and green cardamom milk reduction, but, alas, they were out of that dessert. Next time.
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A Massassi Warrior, Sek'nos Rath, or Naga Sadow?
In Dawn of the Jedi, before the Sith species are ever formally discovered, the pyramid ships lure members of the Sith species like Sek'nos Rath's ancestors to Tython where the Jee'Dai Order would be founded.
Sek'nos is a young, brash, and immature male who loves to impress the ladies.
The Sith are Force-Sensitive, but no formal government of any species (save for maybe the Rakaata) can find or reach them. There is no hyperspace travel in this era.
Now Dark Lord Naga Sadow is half-human, half-Sith. He is a descendant of mostly pure blood from exiled human Dark Jedi. He'd make a cool figure and presumably after Freedon human fallen Jedi disciple was destroyed by his pupil, I refer to the spirit of Freedon Nadd), Naga Sadow's ghost itsef might have completed Exar Kun's training.
However, Exar used Sith alchemy on his soldiers to create super-Massassi warriors who look awesome. As Lord Kun's slaves, they built the temples on Yavin IV (later used as the Rebel Base and Luke's Jedi Academy).
I think the Massassi would make the best figure - and be an army-builder at that.
But it's hard to imagine that we have a Star Wars collection, much about the Jedi vs. the Sith, but no true Sith species character figure.


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Ekevoo (born 11 April 1984), is a Brazilian member of the furry fandom whose fursona is a blue-haired cheetah. Born in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, Ekevoo moved to Canada in December 2007. He lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, working as a computer programmer.
Ekevoo is also known as Ekevoo Magic on Second Life.
Ekevoo has been involved with the furry fandom since early 2000. Since then, he has been involved in several local furry Brazilian fandom projects, such as:
- Co-founding the convention Abando as head of public relations
- Administrating the Brazilian furry forums Furzine and FurryBrasil
- Organizing the first Brazilian stand about furry in a local cultural event, AnimeXtreme 2004
- Co-founding Furzine's predecessor, Felin
- Founding the Yahoo! Group Furry-br
- Founding the Portuguese version of WikiFur
- Co-founding (as hostmaster and podcaster) Fauna Urbana, a Brazilian furry press website, together with Tanuki Gokuhi, Reyres and Aniki Geelong
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|RAIN AND WET ROCK The sandstone around Moab is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. MORE INFO >>>
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By Anonymous Coward
Feb 5, 2002
Mill Creek Canyon is indeed a beautiful and special place to climb, however it is worth the while to consider a few important traits of the area before setting out on a visit to MCC.
On an access and conservation note: And these are absolutes... PLEASE drive the speed limit or slower and park carefully and considerately in MCC. This may mean you'll need to walk a bit, but the land manager has concerns about speeding and parking. DO NOT S*&T IN THE CANYON! Walk the 5 minutes up to the road and care for waste disposal in a environmentally friendly fashion!
Climbing: It is wise to understand before going to MCC that it is not in entirety a sport crag - especially in the common (ie. Rifle, Red Rocks) definition of the term (more like Smith's older routes or Tuolome -sp?). Though there are "sport routes" in MCC, more often than not the routes tend to be "sporty" to "run out" - many sport climbers consider routes at MCC to border on terrifying and there are some routes w/ ground fall potential; most have long fall potential, so know before you go. All but about 5 routes in the canyon are accessible from the top and can be previewed or climbed on TR (bring a length of rope to access the anchors from trees). If you can not see bolts all the way to the top of a route, do not assume that they exist, and top rope if you are unsure of your ability or the presence of gear.
It is also wise to carry a small rack to many of the routes as quite a few are "old school", bolts where you need 'em, gear supplementing. In addition, many routes in MCC are harder than they appear (bouldery technical cruxes), so again, if you are unsure, TR. In general, MCC is not a super area for beginners - like most of the dez, for what ever reason, life tends to begin at 5.10 and the easier routes tend to be more run than the harder routes (13a and up). But if you are keen on "adventure sport climbing" do come and give it a try! The area described above is known as "The Wicked Crag" and has some of MCC's finest hard routes.
Season: April/May-Oct./Nov.
Enjoy, but be safe and conscientious Lisa
By Anonymous Coward
Jun 1, 2005
There is now an outhouse located in thefield about 250 feet north of the Geyser Passturnoff.
Use It!
By Brendan N
From: Salt Lake City, Utah
Oct 7, 2009
Keep an open mind and a sense of adventure and millcreek will deliver some of the best climbing experiences of your life.
By Josh Janes
General Admin
Oct 7, 2009
I'm sorry you're disappointed that my description for Mill Creek doesn't live up to the standards of my other contributions to Mountain Project, but I'm not going to change it and here's why:
First, I should note that I'm not the one who submitted the Mill Creek area - it was a terrible one line description which I adopted in order to actually improve upon. After discussion with locals and other admin-type folks on the site, rather than spell out every detail of Mill Creek, I chose to instead attempt to create something more balanced that would uphold the tradition of the area.
That tradition harkens back to respecting an area and the style in which it was developed, right back to Royal Robbins' vision of climbing during the "golden age" in the Valley. In much the same way you wouldn't retro bolt a classic trad line, spelling out directions to every route in Mill Creek would be a real shame. Rather than call me malicious, you could have contacted me (or anyone else who's climbed there) and asked for more info (as someone did just last week as a matter of fact), which perhaps I could have provided.
As Brendan said, keeping an open mind and sense of adventure and investing a little time and energy in exploring this area will pay back in spades. Spend a rest day hiking from the Wicked Crag out the mouth of the canyon (wear Carharts, trust me), talk to the locals, read the stories in the old mags... I guarantee you'll get a lot more out of the experience. If this isn't your thing, don't worry, the climbing isn't so mindblowing that you're missing out on much - go to Rifle, the climbing is way better, it's closer to Boulder, and you won't have to waste one bit of precious redpointing energy on finding your route.
Best regards and good luck on Tiki Man!
By Evan Stevens
Jan 14, 2010
|Josh, I agree with your sentiments...as a former Forest Service employee and new router in the canyon, I must say, that is the nature of this place and it will help preserve it, or it will get over run and get restricted. That said, the climbing is NOT for everyone. There are a few sport pitches around, but it is way more of a cerebral adventure then a day at Rifle. Maybe one of these days I will submit some topos/descriptions for the tons of single pitch lines in the upper canyon and tons of multipitch lines down lower!
By roundhead
Mar 4, 2010
|it is nice to see that the spirit of mcc is still alive. the place has always been magical. i remember climbing on the sunny side while watching bears forage in the canyon below me. or falcons hunting from the cliff tops. cougars stalking the tree lines of chain drags as we packed out at dusk. any large group of users is a nasty lot. just look at what mountain bikers did to slickrock or indian creek for that matter. if protecting something special means frustrating people who need a guide book to climb, so be it. unfortunately, it is just a matter of time before someone decides their need to make money, or advance their ego will override a concensus of climbers who want to keep something as pristine as possible. it has always been the battle over the canyons ethic. i think it is pretty obvious which side i come down on. as i always told people asking about mcc, you can top rope everything. just bring a pair of jugs.
By karcbr
Aug 26, 2010
|Hey Roundhead, long time no see! You should give me a call!! Its been a while since our Rumble in the Bronx days. Its only been arond 20 years. SAME BAT TIME-SAME BAT CHANNEL Et tu Brute
By Chachi
Sep 29, 2010
|What did mountain bikers do to Indian Creek?
By roundhead
Jan 28, 2011
|there used to be lots of juniper and pinion pine trees as well as the accompanying wild life. you didnt have to pay to camp, and when it was developed by the land managers the area was designated as a "national sacrifice area". i am not picking on mountain bikers per se, my point is that any large user group impacts enviromentally sensitive in a negative fashion. i remember having to explain to a group of mntbikers that the tree they just pulled out of the ground for firewood was not "about to die" but had been growing that way for the last couple of hundred years.
By rockyourface
Jun 4, 2011
|go north of Moab, cross the Colorado River take the next main left by the tailings pile, drive about 4-5 miles and you'll see climbs all to the right hand side. Oh wait that's potash.... just go there anyways
By Chad Wagner
Jul 26, 2012
Adventure sport climbing at its best. This place is an amazing piece of geography. Honestly I hope to never see a guide book, it would turn into a zoo. Good Luck.
P.S. I liked the old description.
By Cowboy Roy
From: SLC, UT
Apr 24, 2014
|is it possible/ at all pleasant to climb in Mill creek in the dead of the summer if you avoid sun?
By justino
Aug 5, 2014
|Watched a cinnamon black bear huck carcass down the rope ladder near Pete's crag today! Luna's nose was going wild but she stayed put as the bear headed upstream along the climbers trail. We found some prints in the mud along with scratch marks in the dirt. We stayed downstream :)
By Mike broad
From: Flagstaff, AZ
May 16, 2015
|That's pretty crazy... huck carcass would be a kool route name.
By Gaar
From: Springdale / Zion UT / Moab
Apr 15, 2016


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Steps to success focus of women business owners roundtable
"Steps to Success," will be the topic of the Small Business Development Center's Women Business Owners Roundtable discussion from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 23, at the Binghamton Regency on Water Street in downtown Binghamton.
Sandy Bonney, owner of MYB Consulting, will discuss how missions, goals and vision can play an important role in developing small businesses. She will also offer tips on how "thinking outside the box" can take businesses to the next level of success.
Bonney has been a motivational speaker for 16 years and specializes in providing support for small businesses. Through MYB Consulting, Bonney provides one- and two-day in-office training sessions that focus on developing the goals and communication skills vital to the success of small businesses.
The roundtable costs $7 a person and includes a continental breakfast. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards, brochures and product samples to share.
Advance registration is required. Call the SBDC at 607-777-4024 to register.


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President Barack Obama's Mideast speech was wide-ranging and included some strong elements. The president spoke well about how we view democracy--including not only majority rule but minority rights and the rule of law. The president's words about Israel's security needs were powerful as well, in essence tying any possible Israeli military withdrawal from the West Bank to actual, demonstrable Palestinian security performance rather than mere promises.
But other parts of the speech were less impressive, and two deserve note. First, the president simply rewrote history when it came to supporting democracy in the Middle East. He claimed to have done so from the start, with his Cairo speech. But in fact, his administration's policy was engagement--engagement with regimes, not peoples, including the repressive regimes in Iran and Syria. His reaction to events in Iran in June 2009, and more recently in Tunisia and then Egypt, was cautious and slow. Perhaps this passage was an effort to avoid saying what is more accurate: that the Bush Freedom Agenda turned out to be right, and his own administration had been wrong to jettison it.
Second, on the whole, the president's comments about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will lead nowhere. It is striking that he suggested no action: no meeting, no envoy, no Quartet session, no invitations to Washington. About the new Fatah-Hamas unity agreement he said this: "How can one negotiate with a party that has shown itself unwilling to recognize your right to exist? In the weeks and months to come, Palestinian leaders will have to provide a credible answer to that question." Indeed they must, and they won't, so this is perhaps an acknowledgment by the president that negotiations are simply unrealistic right now.
He did suggest an approach: delay negotiations on Jerusalem and refugees, and resolve the border and security issues first. In fact, the border is most in dispute near Jerusalem, so achieving a border agreement without resolving Jerusalem cannot work. Nor is it realistic that issues be broken off this way--solve the border, forget the refugee issue--for two reasons. A successful negotiation will require trade-offs, so reducing the number of issues on the table may actually make success harder. Moreover, it is difficult to see Israel agreeing to any deal that does not include the refugee issue, for a Palestinian insistence that five million Palestinians have the right to move into Israel means they have not actually accepted the permanent existence of the Jewish state. But it is possible that the White House understands all this, and was mostly seeking to park the issue for the coming year through some "balanced" rhetoric. They may have achieved that goal.


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