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Long-time industry veteran Bob Gehm has joined CHF Industries, where he will head up the rapidly expanding bed and bath operations at a once-troubled company which had virtually been written off, but which has since completed a remarkable turnaround, boosting sales sharply and returning to profitability.
Gehm joins CHF after a stint at Franco Mfg., where he created the company's Hanes for the Home mass merchant bedding program. He had worked at Franco for the past 16 months, since joining the company in March 2000.
Earlier, Gehm had built up a solid reputation as a highly respected sales executive at textiles giant WestPoint Stevens, where he had worked for 15 years. When Gehm left WestPoint in January 2000, he held down the post of president of sales, and had earlier been president of the mass brands division, heading up all sales and marketing to the nation's mass merchants and the largest U.S. supplier of sheets and towels.
While CHF is still largely known as a curtain company, its bed and bath operations have grown substantially during a turnaround engineered by the husband and wife team of Frank Foley, and Joan Karron. The appointment of Gehm to head up the business underlines the company's commitment to bed and bath and signals a major push to further diversify the company from its traditional base in window coverings.
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Holiday festival at Frist, Dec. 10-11
Posted December 9, 2002; 04:17 p.m.
The annual Winter Holiday Festival at the Frist Campus Center will take place Tuesday, Dec. 10, and Wednesday, Dec. 11. The event will feature traditional winter holiday food and drinks from various cultures, musical performances, an interfaith holiday information table and a toy and food drive.
The festival is sponsored by the Frist Campus Center, the International Center, the Consortium of International Student Organizations, the Religious Life Council, Community House and the Pace Center for Community Service.
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Got my name. So excited to buy for my person! Hope she likes it.
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
Got my name. So excited to buy for my person! Hope she likes it.
Just got back from shopping. Almost didn't make it. Right after I walked into Joanns, the power went out and came right back on. Didn't think much of it, but when I got ready to check out, found out the cash registers and all the phone lines were down. They finally got the registers back on line, but you had to pay cash for your purchases. Usually I don't have cash, today I had $40.00 in my purse. Had to reduce my purchases, but was able to get the little things I wanted for my Secret Santa. Oh, another hint - she has a number in her name.
Live today as if it may be your last, for who knows...
still waiting for my name
I just finished making a ___________________ for my SS..It is ____________ and _____________ and _________________________________!!!
Had a very productive day so far, and plan on cutting out some Bow Tucks I need to get made in the next few days...Tomorrow I will be out shopping!! Guess what I will be getting??
How many days until reveal day??
never mind, it just popped up in my box as soon as I hit the send button
oh I think my Santaee will like what I made them today! Also making a couple extra boxes for a couple of other quilty friends, so they're all getting them! They are so cute!!!
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For Immediate Release - November 23, 2010 - Bravo Farms is expanding its recall to include all Bravo Farms cheese. Bravo Farms had previously issued a recall on its Dutch Style Gouda, and now out of concern for any further contamination we have decided to further expand the recall to include all of our cheeses. Our customer's safety and well being are our top priority, and this is the best way we can be sure we fulfill this obligation.
Bravo Farms sells a variety of cheeses at retail stores throughout the US, mainly on the west coast, including Gouda, Pepper Jack, Tulare Cannonball, and several different styles and flavors of Cheddar cheese.
Through cooperation with the FDA and CDFA we have begun thorough testing of the plant due to the E. Coli contamination that was found in the Gouda. Listeria monocytogenes and E.Coli O157:H7 bacteria were detected by CDFA during the investigation. To date, no illnesses associated with Listeria in Bravo Farm cheese have been reported. Consumers should discard the cheese or return it to the place of purchase.
Our customers know we have high standards and that we produce some of the best tasting cheeses in the United States. We recently were awarded Top Cheddar in the United States in August.
E. coli 0157:H7 causes diarrhea illness often with bloody stools. Although most healthy adults can recover completely within a week, some people can develop a form of kidney failure. Young children and the elderly are most susceptible to serious complications and even death. Listeria can cause listeriosis among at risk people, including pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, and sometimes nausea or diarrhea. If infection spreads to the nervous system, symptoms such as headache and stiff neck can occur. Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu like illness; however, infections during pregnancy can lead to more serious problems for the fetus. Consumers should seek immediate medical care if they develop these symptoms.
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RISE 85 Recap and Analysis
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Back on Wednesday RISE held RISE 85 which featured their heavyweight tournament, two title fights and two super fights featuring promotional champions. Usually I add a brief analysis with the results post, but I didn't want to make that post extraordinarily long. In the heavyweight GP, Singh "Heart" Jaideep won in the finals by KO over Makoto Uehara while Stefan Leko, Fabiano Cyclone and Mighty Mo were the victims of upsets in the opening round of the tournament. RENA managed to defeat Erika Kamimura in a very close fight, Kenji Kubo bested Dyki for the vacant Bantamweight title and RISE champions Kosuke Komiyama and Koji Yoshimoto picked up big wins over Sergio Wielzen and Son Hyun Lee, respectively.
- Starting with Jaideep, he proved what most people already knew and that is that he is above the level of RISE, J-Network, etc. when it comes to heavyweights in Japan. A 4th fight with Fabiano Cyclone would have been nice, but he did what he needed to do. It'd be nice to see him compete in a qualifying FIKA tournament next year.
- Very surprising result from Makoto Uehara despite the quick loss to Jaideep in the finals. He proved me wrong in showing that his conditioning is better than previously thought as he was able to go 7 full rounds. His power is still there, though he failed to score a knockout which may show that he adapted to the tournament format and fought smart, conserving his energy. I'd also like to see Uehara in a FIKA qualifying GP.
- Jan Soukup was on the verge of making the finals in just his 5th pro kickboxing bout, but his win over Fabiano Cyclone is huge. Should he continue to fight in kickboxing, he could be interesting, but at 32 he likely won't crack the top 25.
- For Raoumaru, the win over Mighty Mo is nice, but he didn't prove much, getting decimated by Jaideep early in the first round. Like I said in my preview, he could beat Mighty Mo, but didn't have much chance of doing anything thereafter.
- For Leko, I don't think this loss signifies that he should retire. He was coming off of two fights just a week ago and got his body roughed up pretty well by Errol Zimmerman. Uehara has power and was able to put up a pace that Leko couldn't handle so soon after fighting last week. This fight had the perfect recipe for an upset and Leko just wasn't able to put in a winning performance.
- The most disappointing result on the night was for Fabiano Cyclone who I had pegged as the favorite to win the tournament. Perhaps it was an off night or just a bad style matchup for him. Next for him is an unknown, though I still want him to take a step up in competition.
- Hiromi Amada lasted the longest against Jaideep, but at 38 he's not going anywhere. He had an 8 year run in K-1 and will likely keep defending his HEAT title until he can't any more.
- I have nothing to say about Mighty Mo.
- This win for RENA is probably the biggest of her career so far. Coming off of losses to Ai Takahashi and Jessica Penne, I can't imagine many people had her as the favorite in this fight. I had her all but counted out, but she showed real heart and grit, grinding out this decision.
- The loss isn't really a step back for Kamimura and had it not been for fouls she could have gotten a draw or even a win. At just 18 she's now 23-2 (12 KO) and is likely pegged as the third best female fighter at this weight behind RENA and Ai Takahashi.
- Speaking of Takahashi, this fight pretty much makes her #1. I still want to see a fight between her and Kamimura, as well as a trilogy fight with RENA, but for now she sits alone atop her throne.
- Kenji Kubo, younger brother of Yuta Kubo, could now be regarded one of the top kickboxers in Japan at 55kg. However, with a pair of losses to Shota Takiya and a loss to Nobuchika Terado in his past, he'll need a big win or really good performance against someone like Ryuya Kusakabe or Takiya to be considered an elite fighter.
- Though there's no video of the fight yet, from the GBRing and Bout Review reports it seemed as though Kosuke Komiyama had a slight edge over Sergio Wielzen in the opening round before the cut appeared. Unfortunately, the fight ended early and it's hard to determine who the better fighter actually was that night. Still, it's a decent scalp for Kosuke Komiyama who has made a name for himself this year, capturing the RISE title against Kan Itabashi and now defeating Wielzen. His case to challenge Hirotaka Urabe for the Krush 60kg title gets stronger by the day and with Urabe having his first defense announced for January without an opponent, Komiyama is in a good position to be his opponent.
- Wielzen had fought twice in the month leading up to this fight and Simon Rutz admitted that he had almost no scouting on Komiyama and that left him open for Komiyama's front kick which found a home multiple times and was ultimately the strike that caused the cut.
- Koji Yoshimoto scored a huge win over surging prospect Son Hyun Lee. This win, as well as his win over Shohei Asahara back in June in K-1 should give him the publicity he needs to get placed into a qualifying FIKA tournament at 63kg.
- Disappointing result for Lee who holds a win over Kizaemon Saiga and took Koya Urabe to an extension round in a fight that could have arguably been scored in his favor. He lost a point for coming in slightly overweight and there was a point deduction in the 3rd round for clinching as well, though I'm not sure who the penalty was given to. If it was given to Lee, he would have won the fight via majority decision without the two point deductions, but as it stands, it's back to the drawing board for Lee. {jcomments on}


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The Daily Startup: Sequoia Backs App Annie With $15M
Top stories in today's VentureWire:
App Annie Ltd., the scorekeeper of the mobile app wars, has racked up some strong numbers of its own, securing a $15 million growth round led by Sequoia Capital. The Series C infusion–which increases total outside funding for the startup to $22 million–will bankroll both a burst in hiring and development of new products intended to transform the company from a mobile app dashboard and analytics tool to a platform for monitoring the entire digital economy.
Blue Jeans Network Inc., one of several young companies that's tackling the multibillion-dollar market for online videoconferencing, has raised $50 million in an oversubscribed round. The Series D funding round was led by Battery Ventures and doubles Blue Jeans' funding to nearly $100 million. All current investors–Accel Partners, New Enterprise Associates and Norwest Venture Partners–participated at their full pro rata.
Also in today's VentureWire, Recommind Inc., whose software analyzes massive piles of emails and other text data, has secured a $15 million funding round from SAP Ventures, the venture capital firm's biggest-ever single investment…Solar thermal technology developer eSolar Inc. halted its ambitious plans to construct power plants, but two of its existing investors are giving it another chance with $22 million in capital to go after a new market…and Yesware Inc., which develops email productivity software for salespeople, has raised $13.5 million in Series B funding led by Battery Ventures, with Foundry Group, Golden Venture Partners, Google Ventures and IDG Ventures also providing cash.
(VentureWire is a daily newsletter with comprehensive analysis of all the investments, deals and personnel moves involving startups and their venture backers. For a two-week trial, visit our homepage, scroll to the bottom and click "try for free.")
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MarketWatch considers how an IPO will change Twitter. Fortune suggests four moves Twitter must make post-IPO.
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Hs Vi Germania Really nice cant really fault it. 9/10
Katocchi tsumugi = win. The only real negative thing I can spot is the text of her keyboard thing is a bit odd. 8/10
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KimmyChan: well... i did not see that coming. 9/10 and you also get extra points for pure randomness btw
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ayu-smepai - 0/10 - Way over the size limit with that text. (image alone 8.5/10)
Hs Vi Germania - - Not rating this one.
ganbaru - 8.5/10 - Coloring is spot on. I'd just like to see something a bit different from you.
Emerald Emblem - 7/10 - The design is OK but the colors are quite brash.
Sumomo Cake - 5/10 - Pixelated and plain, not to mention over the size limit.
KimmyChan - 7/10 - Not a fan of that bright pink. White background does some damage as well. Would work much better with transparent BG, though the render would still look even more abruptly cut.
Lord Uiruu - 9/10 - BG is a bit on the busy side so thankfully the colors are quite subtle. Text is very nice in it's simplicity.
Katocchi - 7.5/10 - Not bad but not one of your best either. A bit lacking focus. A bit of this and that all over the place so there's no real focal point.
Rikimtasu - 7/10 - You'll get an immediate bump of 1.5pts to the score once you lose the Sony Ericsson logo. BRS Sony Ericsson
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Please call me "senpai":)
Btw yours is very good. I could be jealous about it.
ayu-smepai( not sempai ???? ): I like the colour effects and I am very happy that this isn't as small as the previous ones. Just great. 9/10
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ganbaru - 10/10. Love the color and effects on it, plus you quoted Poe. Win.
Katocchi - 9/10. Tsumugi's not my favorite of the K-ON! girls (that spot is reserved for yui) but it's still a great sig. Love the colors and the sharpness.
escimo - 9/10. Not the best Mio pic but still great. Purple just seems to go with her to me.
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Part of the challenge I've outlined in the previous post is figuring out how to share the MSA1000 disk array between the two servers. Once that's figured out - and part of it was solved by activating the fibre channel driver in the kernel - the idea is to use the Linux LVM (Logical Volume Manager) to manage the actual available storage space on top of the MSA1000 hardware RAID. Personal notes and scribblings on the matter follow. The Linux Logical Volume Manager Logical Volume Management provides benefits in the areas of disk management and scalability. It is not intended to provide fault-tolerance or extraordinary performance. For this reason, it is often run in conjunction with RAID, which can provide both of these. Logical volume management provides a higher-level view of the disk storage on a computer system than the traditional view of disks and partitions. This gives the system administrator much more flexibility in allocating storage to applications and users. User groups can be allocated to volume groups and logical volumes and these can be grown as required. It is possible for the system administrator to "hold back" disk storage until it is required. It can then be added to the volume(user) group that has the most pressing need. When new drives are added to the system, it is no longer necessary to move users files around to make the best use of the new storage; simply add the new disk into an existing volume group or groups and extend the logical volumes as necessary. In this particular situation the idea is to use the MSA1000 hardware RAID for fault-tolerance and reliability and doing Linux LVM on top of it for creating flexible volumes.
A sample LVM topology Some usual LVM tasks for managing disk space: Initializing a disk or disk partition:
# pvcreate /dev/hda (for a disk) # pvcreate /dev/hda1 (for a partition)
Creating a volume group:
# vgcreate my_volume_group /dev/hda1 /dev/hdb1
This would create a volume group comprising both hda1 and hdb1 partitions. Activating a volume group:
# vgchange -a y my_volume_group
This is needed after rebooting the system or running vgchange -a n Removing a volume group:
# vgchange -a n my_volume_group (deactivate) # vgremove my_volume_group (remove)
Adding physical volumes to a volume group:
# vgextend my_volume_group /dev/hdc1 ^^^^^^^^^ new physical volume
Removing physical volumes from a volume group:
# vgreduce my_volume_group /dev/hda1
The volume to remove shouldn't be in use by any logical volume. Check this by using the pvdisplay <device> command. Creating a logical volume:
# lvcreate -l1500 -ntestlv testvg
This creates a new 1500MB linear LV and its block device special /dev/testvg/testlv
lvcreate -L 1500 -ntestlv testvg /dev/sdg
The same but in this case specifying the physical volume in the volume group
# lvcreate -i2 -I4 -l100 -nanothertestlv testvg
This creates a 100 LE large logical volume with 2 stripes and stripe size 4 KB. Removing a volume group: The logical volume must be closed before it can be removed:
# umount /dev/myvg/homevol # lvremove /dev/myvg/homevol
Extending and Reducing a logical volume: Detailed instructions on how to accomplish this for different underlying filesystems can be found here: http://tldp.org/HOWTO/LVM-HOWTO/extendlv.html http://tldp.org/HOWTO/LVM-HOWTO/reducelv.html In a "normal" production system it is recommended that only one PV exists on a single real disk. Reasons for this are outlined at: http://tldp.org/HOWTO/LVM-HOWTO/multpartitions.html Some useful external LVM resources: http://tldp.org/HOWTO/LVM-HOWTO/ http://www.linuxdevcenter.com/pub/a/linux/2006/04/27/managing-disk-space-with-lvm.html http://www.gweep.net/~sfoskett/linux/lvmlinux.html


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The staff at the design studio are very excited to share a sampling of new pieces which are arriving weekly, as a result from their last buying trip to High Point Market. More news from the showroom is they're adding two new lines into "the mix," and one line will be exclusive to the Hirshfield's showroom. More on the new lines when pieces start arriving at the showroom.
Handcrafted from reclaimed wood this one-of-a kind sideboard is the focal point of any room, even if you don't have convex mirrors and boom wall sculptures to glam it up.
Aren't these one-of-a-kind pieces absolutely gorgeous? You know they are. The photos don't do them justice. I guarantee you'll fall in love when you see them.
Can objets d'art be multi-taskers? The staff at the showroom seems to think so:
- Boom wall sculptures can be hung on the wall or placed on a table
- Glam it up with mirrors like the showroom did, or keep it simple with a few mirrors
- Wooden column capitals turned candle holders, grouped together, or used as a single, chunky statement piece
- Laying Lotus piece used as a wall hanging or centerpiece for a table; this piece mixes cool and warm metallic finish
- The versatility of the pieces provides an opportunity to use them in multiple rooms
It's like Christmas at the showroom with the new pieces arriving. Look in the near future for an update on the showroom's new lines.
Also, as evident by the red tags in the photos, there are still sale items available. Custom made, fabricated headboards are $400 and $500, high-end sofas for $900. Leave a comment if you'd like to see photos.
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Appa Talk
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Ok pretty much what Appa Talk is ,is a page where you can talk about the topic that i have for the week or just talk randomly!(yes i now it sounds really stupid but i was bored!!!) you can answer polls i might put up if i ever figure out how,and if i do you can give me suggestions for what they could be! you can ask me questions,blab on and on about whatever you want,chill out,be random,what ever you want!!! this is your place to do what you want!!!
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in the comments section bellow just tell me what you think about Appa! I think you already know my answer.....APPA ROCKS!!!! Now let me hear what you have to say...
ok i know it's been a long time but next on Appa Talk I want to know whaat everyone thinks of LOK!!!!! I think it's pretty good but there are a few weird things... like I'm still a bit iffy on the pro bending thing and just the style of the Equalists. The BEST part of it would have to be the airbenders Korra and Naga (dont know the spelling) so yep! wbu guys?


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ATR Supports Ending Obamacare Slush Fund
Posted by Mattie Duppler on Wednesday, March 30th, 2011, 6:03 PM PERMALINK Follow @MDuppler
Today, Americans for Tax Reform and its spending affiliate, the Center for Fiscal Accountability, submitted a letter to the Energy and Commerce Subcommitte on Health in support of a bill that would repeal an expensive section of the health care law. From our letter:
We write to urge support of your bill to repeal Section 4002 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Section 4002 establishes a health care slush fund that could cost taxpayers over $15 billion over the next decade, while funding special interest lobbying efforts to increase the burden of government.
The slush fund, labeled the Prevention and Public Health Fund, was both authorized and appropriated under the health care bill. As such, monies for the fund can be disbursed with no additional scrutiny by Congress and with no bearing on whether grants are achieving their objectives or if those goals are worthy of continued taxpayer support. There is strong evidence to believe they are not.
Designed under the auspices of improving public health, this program has become little more than a taxpayer-funded exercise in social engineering, with grant monies being used to lobby state and local governments to increase taxes and regulations on consumer goods. Many grant recipients have explicitly stated the federal funds were intended for introducing legislation, promoting increased taxes and advocating for higher prices on goods deemed objectionable by the grantees.
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Durbin Amendment's Disparate Impact on Low-Income Consumers
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When the Durbin Amendment was passed as part of the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, proponents billed the Durbin Amendment as a measure that would benefit America's financial consumers. By instituting the anti-free market policy of price caps on debit card swipe fees, Durbin proponents promised savings by merchants would be passed onto consumers in the form of reduced prices in stores. Yet not only has this promise not come to fruition, the Durbin Amendment has now been shown to have had a disparate impact on America's low-income financial consumers.
According to a study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, since enactment of the Durbin Amendment 75 percent of merchants surveyed in the study reported no reduction in prices and 23 percent of merchants actually increased prices since enactment.
Not only did Durbin fail to deliver relief to consumers in the form of lower prices, but as a result of Durbin price caps and other Dodd-Frank regulations, the amount of banks offering free checking accounts dropped dramatically. Banks also increased average minimum deposits, monthly checking account maintenance fees, and many eliminated debit card reward programs.
The cumulative impact of reduced access to traditional banking services resulting from Durbin and Dodd-Frank was that many low-income financial consumers were pushed out of the traditional banking system. A recent study by George Mason University found the impact of the Durbin Amendment has led over 1 million Americans being "unbanked."
This is a direct result of Durbin's impact on banks offering free checking accounts. In 2009 75 percent of banks offered free checking accounts. After Durbin was enacted in 2010, that number dropped to 45 percent the following year, and has now fallen to less than 40 percent today.
Banks are estimated to have recouped approximately 30 percent of their annual revenue loss cause by the Durbin Amendment through higher bank fees, and this impact has played out in truly regressive fashion. According to an April 2017 study by the International Center for Law and Economics, in 1999 the average minimum deposit required in order to avoid fees on non-interest-bearing accounts was $562.27. That minimum fell to $109.28 in 2008, but after Durbin passed the minimum skyrocketed to $732.02 in 2012 and stands at $670.74 as of 2016.
Furthermore, before Durbin average monthly checking account maintenance fees were $5.90 in 2009, yet fees have now climbed to all time highs of $13.25. Debit card rewards programs have also been reduced, seeing a massive 30 percent drop in the availability of debit card rewards programs in the first year Durbin became effective.
While high-income households are able to absorb the impact of reduced free checking, increased minimum balance requirements, and other increases in fees resulting from Durbin, the effect on low-income households has been quite different. Since enactment of Durbin debit card adoption for lower-income households (less than $25,000 per year) has fallen by roughly 10 percentage points relative to households earning between $50,000 and $75,000 annually.
For America's low-income financial consumers, higher minimum requirements, the absolute destruction of free checking accounts, and increased maintenance fees means extremely reduced access too much needed traditional banking services for those who need it most. Instead of helping America's consumers the Durbin Amendment has instead failed to pass on cost savings and increased the number of unbanked Americans. Such impacts fall hardest on the nation's most vulnerable.
The 115th Congress should make 2017 the year that lawmakers stand up and protect American financial consumers, especially those of limited means, and repeal the failed and anti-free market price caps of the Durbin Amendment.
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ATR Statement In Support Of Title II Rollback
Posted by Americans for Tax Reform on Thursday, April 27th, 2017, 1:59 PM PERMALINK
ATR & Digital Liberty support FCC Chairman Pai's proposal to roll back title II regulations on the Internet
On Wednesday FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced a plan to roll back government micromanagement of the internet based on a tenuous claim evoking a half-century old monopoly telephone regulation. In contrast to the shadow politics of the FCC under the prior administration, the current Chairman has released to the public the plan for a new framework well ahead of the next FCC Open Meeting.
Contrary to longstanding, bipartisan tradition, the most recent prior FCC leadership loudly dismissed the call for transparency, and ultimately passed an Order without giving the public opportunity to comment. Restoring the prior openness of the Commission, Chairman Pai said "you may disagree with what is in the proposed rule-making, but, this time, you will know what is in it."
The following can be attributed to Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform:
The Telecommunications industry is now 16% of our economy – roughly the same amount as healthcare. The Obama Administration wanted government control of communications just as it wanted to control our healthcare choices through Obamacare and capital flows through Dodd-Frank.
Because of deregulation, the internet has grown into the creative and economic engine that has kept America at the forefront of worldwide innovation without meddling government bureaucrats.
But in 2015 the Obama administration claimed government control was better than consumer control and competition. They ignored existing competition and innovation and imposed utility regulations based on a law designed for the economy of the Great Depression, known shorthand as Title II.
Customers should be able to access what they want online. Title II moves us away from this goal, not towards it. Government created utilities – a nice word for monopolies – operate like all monopolies in history. Poorly.
Thank you to Chairman Pai for taking the steps to roll back excessive regulation.
The following can be attributed to Katie McAuliffe, Executive Director of Digital Liberty:
By rolling back Title II regulations from the Obama era, Chairman Pai's plan, unveiled today, focuses on keeping the internet free, protecting online privacy and preventing government micromanagement of communications infrastructure. This paves the way for revitalized investment in American broadband infrastructure that will bring more jobs and economic benefits to Americans everywhere.
Chairman Pai's proposed rulemaking suggests we restore the same bipartisan approach under Clinton and Gingrich, who agreed that the aggressive regulation of the 1930 copper wire telephone network was inappropriate for the future. They were right. Since then, competition and innovation engendered by the Internet has dramatically changed every aspect of American life.
We all agree access to online content should be preserved. We firmly disagree that this heavy-handed Title II nonsense achieves that, or anything good for that matter. Laws should be made in Congress, not at the FCC.
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Norquist Statement in Support of Alexander Acosta to Lead DOL
Posted by Justin Sykes on Thursday, April 27th, 2017, 1:56 PM PERMALINK Follow @JustinDSykes
ATR President Grover Norquist today issued the following statement in support of President Trump's nominee Alexander Acosta to lead the Department of Labor (DOL):
"Senate lawmakers this week should vote to confirm Alexander Acosta to be the next Secretary of Labor so we can begin reversing some of the harm done to the American economy by the Department of Labor under President Obama. Mr. Acosta is a dedicated public servant with years of experience handling complex legal issues and a record of proven management and federal agency experience, and is a highly qualified candidate to lead the DOL.
"Under President Obama the DOL took a hostile approach to American businesses and industry, issuing a number of costly and burdensome rules and regulations such as the Department's Fiduciary Rule. Since taking office President Trump has vowed to undo Obama's regulatory legacy by acting to roll back barriers to economic growth, such as his Executive Order addressing the DOL's Fiduciary Rule.
"Mr. Acosta has committed to supporting President Trump's goal of reining in agency overreach, and would be a force for good at the Department of Labor by serving the Department's mission in a way that foster's economic growth, instead of setting up regulatory roadblocks.
"The Senate has previously confirmed Mr. Acosta on three occasions with bipartisan support – once for the National Labor Relations Board, once as an Assistant Attorney General, and also as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida – and the Senate should again do so.
"I urge Senate lawmakers to vote in support of Alexander Acosta's nomination to be Secretary of Labor, and look forward to working with Mr. Acosta to begin undoing the Obama regulatory regime and creating a regulatory climate that helps grow our economy."
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Norquist: "Trump's First 100 Days a Boon for U.S. Energy"
Posted by Justin Sykes on Thursday, April 27th, 2017, 11:57 AM PERMALINK Follow @JustinDSykes
Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist this week issued the following statement praising actions taken by President Trump in his first 100 days to boost U.S. energy independence and growth.
"President Trump's first 100 days in office have been a boon for US energy. The President has signed a historic number of Executive Orders to foster energy production and used the Congressional Review Act to reverse harmful Obama-era regulations that threatened to kill thousands of American jobs and reduce U.S. economic output."
While on the campaign trail then candidate Trump promised to repeal "needless job-killing regulation" and to put in place a requirement that "for every new federal regulation, two existing regulations must be eliminated." Trump also promised that under his presidency he would accomplish "American energy independence" by undoing Obama-era energy policies and approving pro-growth projects such as the Keystone XL pipeline.
During his first 100 days in office President Trump has successfully delivered on his promises on energy development through his use of Executive Orders and by using the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to roll back Obama-era regulations. Below is a list of actions President Trump has taken in his first 100 days that will boost U.S. energy independence and growth.
- Executive Order Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs. Signed shortly after taking office, Trump's Executive Order on regulation took aim at peeling back costly federal regulations perpetuated under President Obama. Branded as a "one-in, two-out" regulatory approach, President Trump said that the only way new regulations would be issued is if "we…knock out two regulations for every new regulation."
- Executive Order Enforcing Trump's Regulatory Reform Agenda. Signed by President Trump in February, the Executive Order to enforce regulatory reform was issued to "alleviate unnecessary regulatory burdens" by ordering federal agency heads to designate a Regulatory Reform Office to oversee implementation of regulatory reform initiatives.
- Executive Order Requiring a Review of the "Waters of the U.S. Rule" (WOTUS). President Trump's Executive Order on WOTUS requires the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers to review the rule and publish a proposed rule rescinding or revising WOTUS. WOTUS would have expanded to EPA's jurisdiction to "anywhere water can conceivably flow" thus requiring new burdens on energy operations as well as farmers and private landowners.
- Executive Order Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth. Signed by President Trump in March, the Executive Order promoting energy independence and growth required that "executive departments and agencies immediately review existing regulations that potentially burden the development or use of domestically produced energy resource and…suspend, revise, or rescind those that unduly burden the development of domestic energy."
- Executive Order Reviewing Designations under the Antiquities Act. Signed by President Trump in April, the Executive Order addressing the Antiquities Act focused on the importance of developing America's natural resources and ordered a review of national monument designations. Under President Obama the Antiquities Act was used to restrict activities on public lands such as mining, pipelines, and commercial development.
- Executive Order Expanding Access to Fossil Fuels. On the 100th day of his presidency, Trump is expected to sign an Executive Order that would open up waters in the Atlantic and Artic Oceans to offshore drilling, areas that were previously made off limits by the Obama Administration.
- Approval of Keystone XL and Dakota Access Pipelines. In late March President Trump announced his administration had approved the Keystone XL pipeline and the Dakota Access pipeline, which reversed the Obama Administration's decision to block the projects, both of which are projected to spur new economic growth and job creation.
- CRA Repeal of SEC Resource Extraction Rule (Sec. 1504 of Dodd-Frank). Issued as part of the Dodd-Frank Act, Sec. 1504 required the disclosure of proprietary information relating to resource extraction to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This rule put American energy firms at a severe competitive disadvantage internationally. President Trump in February signed off on the CRA repealing the Resource Extraction Rule.
- CRA Repeal of the Stream Protection Rule. Issued by the Department of Interior under Obama, the Stream Protection Rule was an egregious and unlawful example of federal regulatory overreach that infringed on the authority of state regulatory bodies and increased targeted burdens on energy production and distribution. President Trump successfully signed off on a CRA repealing this costly rule, in line with his promise to bring relief to America's coal industry.
- CRA Repeal of BLM Management Planning 2.0. Under President Obama the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued a rule known as the BLM Management Planning Rule 2.0 that gave the federal government more authority over land use decisions by state and local governments. The CRA signed by President Trump repealing the rule will give state and local governments more control over decisions regarding land use.
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Norquist: Trump Plan Will Turbocharge the Economy
Posted by ATR on Wednesday, April 26th, 2017, 3:17 PM PERMALINK
Today ATR President Grover Norquist issued the following statement in praise of President Trump's tax reform announcement:
"President Trump has re-energized the drive for fundamental tax reform that creates growth and jobs. The plan cuts taxes for businesses and individuals and simplifies the code so Americans can file on a postcard. Reducing taxes on all businesses down to 15% will turbocharge the economy.
The Trump administration has made it clear that spending on infrastructure will be kept separate from tax reform. This will allow tax reform to lower tax rates, abolish the Death Tax, and move to a territorial tax system that will allow us to compete internationally."
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ATR Supports USA Act of 2017 to Stop Unauthorized Spending
Posted by Natalie De Vincenzi on Wednesday, April 26th, 2017, 3:00 PM PERMALINK Follow @natalievod
Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) today introduced the Unauthorized Spending Account (USA) Act of 2017, legislation designed to restore Congressional authority over the power of the purse by ensuring all federal programs are properly authorized.
As it stands, unauthorized spending programs make up nearly 30 percent of the government's discretionary budget. The USA Act will put a stop to this trend by subjecting all unauthorized programs to be subject to a sunset schedule. Additionally, this bill would establish a commission to conduct oversight and create the reauthorization schedule.
The USA Act would restore Congressional authority and ensure that Congress conducts oversight on programs that may no longer be necessary, but still come at a cost to taxpayers. ATR supports this important legislation and encourages all members of Congress to support and co-sponsor the USA Act. Please read the letter here or below.
April 26, 2017
The Honorable Cathy McMorris Rodgers
United States House of Representatives
1314 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers,
I write in support of the "Unauthorized Spending Accountability" (USA) Act, legislation that implements several reforms designed to restore Congressional authority over the power of the purse by ensuring all programs are properly authorized.
At present, unauthorized federal programs make up $310 billion, or nearly 30 percent of the government's discretionary budget. This includes important programs at the State Department, the Department of Justice, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. For years, Congress has ceded its authority to fund these programs and they are rolled over each year with little scrutiny or oversight.
The USA Act fixes this problem by implementing several reforms.
First, this legislation subjects all existing unauthorized programs to a three-year sunset schedule. In year one, programs receive just 90 percent of funding and in years two and three, programs receive 85 percent before sun setting after year three. This gives lawmakers a chance to reauthorize important programs before they sunset.
Second, the USA Act establishes the "Spending Accountability Commission" (SAC), to establish authorization schedules for all discretionary programs, conduct rigorous oversight over discretionary spending, and suggest areas to cut. To ensure Congress does not resume bad habits, the commission is required to establish a three year reauthorization schedule for federal programs funded by discretionary spending.
For too long, Congress has shied away from exerting its power of the purse when it comes to many spending programs. By overhauling Congressional authority over the power of the purse, this legislation will ensure lawmakers exert appropriate scrutiny over hundreds of billions in unauthorized spending.
ATR supports this important legislation and encourages all members of Congress to support and co-sponsor the USA Act.
Grover G. Norquist
President, Americans for Tax Reform
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Norquist Statement in Praise of Trump Tax Reform Announcement
Posted by Americans for Tax Reform on Wednesday, April 26th, 2017, 12:31 PM PERMALINK
Today ATR President Grover Norquist issued the following statement in praise of President Trump's tax reform announcement:
"President Trump has re-energized the drive for fundamental tax reform that creates growth and jobs. The plan cuts taxes for businesses and individuals and simplifies the code so Americans can file on a postcard. Reducing taxes on all businesses down to 15% will turbocharge the economy.
The Trump administration has made it clear that spending on infrastructure will be kept separate from tax reform. This will allow tax reform to lower tax rates, abolish the Death Tax, and move to a territorial tax system that will allow us to compete internationally."
Senate Should Confirm Alexander Acosta as Secretary of Labor
Posted by Justin Sykes on Tuesday, April 25th, 2017, 3:40 PM PERMALINK Follow @JustinDSykes
This week the Senate will vote on the confirmation of President Trump's nominee R. Alexander Acosta as Secretary of Labor. Mr. Acosta is a dedicated public servant who has spent his career handling complex legal issues and has a record of proven management and federal agency experience. Lawmakers in the upper chamber this week should vote to confirm Mr. Acosta as the next Secretary of the Department of Labor (DOL).
During President Obama's tenure the DOL issued a number of burdensome rules that threatened the U.S. economy and the livelihoods of millions of Americans. Since taking office President Trump has worked to reverse the DOL's heavy-handed approach under Obama by issuing a number of Executive Orders to give relief to the business community, as well as by nominating Mr. Acosta to lead DOL.
Mr. Acosta has committed to supporting Executive Orders put forth by President Trump, primarily Trump's order directing the DOL to review the Fiduciary Rule.
During a recent confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, Acosta stated in regard to the fiduciary rule, "There is an executive action that directs how the Department of Labor will approach this rule. If I am confirmed as secretary of labor, I believe and support my following executive orders of the president."
Acosta's commitment to carry out Trump's Executive actions on the Fiduciary Rule would be a welcome relief for American's saving for retirement. As a result of the Rule, 7 million IRA holders could be disqualified from receiving investment advice, and the number of IRA's opened annually would be reduced by up to 400,000.
Thankfully Mr. Acosta could soon be in a position to stop the rush to implementation of the Fiduciary Rule, among other onerous DOL rules put forth under Obama.
The U.S. Senate has previously confirmed Mr. Acosta on three occasions with bipartisan support – once for the National Labor Relations Board, once as an Assistant Attorney General, and also as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida.
Lawmakers in the Senate this week should vote to confirm Mr. Acosta as the next Secretary of Labor. Acosta's credentials show he not only has the necessary experience but the ability to lead the DOL in a way that serves the Department's mission but does so in a way that foster's economic growth, instead of deterring growth through regulatory hurdles and bureaucratic red tape.
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Infrastructure Bill Provides Golden Opportunity for Ohio Legislature
Posted by Marc Dupont on Tuesday, April 25th, 2017, 2:05 PM PERMALINK
Today, the Ohio House's Committee on State and Local Government will hold a hearing on HB 121, legislation that would yield significant taxpayer savings by opening up competition for water infrastructure.
HB 121, if enacted, would save the state's taxpayers millions of dollars per year by lifting local laws that restrict which piping materials can be used for water infrastructure projects. As is the case in other states, a number of cities and counties throughout Ohio dictate what materials can be used, which results in higher costs for taxpayers across the Buckeye state.
According to the American Chemistry Council, the average cost to replace water pipes in a "closed competition" jurisdiction is $51.83 per foot. In a city like Columbus that utilizes such a system, these costs can amount to almost $300,000 per mile. Compare that with nearby Delaware County, which does not impose such restrictions and has a competitive market for pipe materials. Their capital costs are a modest $33.33 per foot, which saves taxpayers a whopping $97,680 per mile when stacked up against cities like Columbus. It is estimated that by ensuring open competition across the country through the lifting of local restrictions, the cost savings could add up to more than $317 billion nationally.
ATR sent the following letter to Ohio lawmakers urging them to support open competition and reduced costs by voting Yes on HB 121:
Dear Representative,
On behalf of Americans for Tax Reform and our supporters across Ohio, I urge you to support House Bill 121, legislation that would enable Ohio to rebuild its aging water infrastructure while reducing costs to taxpayers through open competition.
Arcane laws and procurement codes in many localities across the country, including Ohio, restrict the piping materials that can be used in water infrastructure projects, without consideration for project specifics. These restrictions prohibit the use of other materials that are longer lasting, better performing, and less costly to taxpayers. Such restrictions on piping materials represent classic protectionism, and another example of public policy that picks industry winners and losers.
In this case, the big losers from local closed competition statutes for water infrastructure are taxpayers, who are forced to pay the heightened costs of lower-performing piping materials whose use is mandated. Enactment of HB 121 would fix this problem by opening competition to all piping materials, which would yield significant taxpayer savings.
Take Franklin County, which has a closed competition policy on water infrastructure, compared to Delaware County. Delaware County, unlike Franklin, allows for open competition. As a result, the average per mile cost of water infrastructure piping in open competition Delaware County is $97,680 less than closed competition Franklin County. Those are real taxpayer savings.
HB 121 is a free market, pro-taxpayer reform that deserves your support. ATR will be educating your constituents and all Ohio taxpayers as to how lawmakers in Columbus vote on HB 121, and other important fiscal and economic matters throughout the legislative session. Please look to ATR to as a resource on tax, budget, and other policy matters pending before you.
Grover G. Norquist
Americans for Tax Reform
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IRS Data Breach Allows Hackers to Steal $30 Million from Taxpayers
Posted by Elizabeth McKee on Tuesday, April 25th, 2017, 1:23 PM PERMALINK
IRS Commissioner Josh Koskinen testified before the Senate Finance Committee that a breach in the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) has allowed hackers to gain access to the personal information of 100,000 students, who use the tool to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Identity thieves used this information to fill out fraudulent tax returns and steal an estimated $30 million from the U.S. government.
The tool works by importing students' and families' tax information - such as Adjusted Gross Income - directly from the IRS to their FAFSA application. The Data Retrieval Tool was popular among students, who used it to save time in applying for financial aid and student loans. It turns out that hackers were also fans of the online service; they could use fairly basic personal information to begin FAFSA applications in the guise of students. The DRT would then provide hackers with confidential tax information, which they could use to file fraudulent tax returns and steal money from American taxpayers.
Senator Orrin Hatch questioned Koskinen on why the IRS waited so long to take down the compromised Data Retrieval Tool. According to Koskinen, the IRS realized that the DRT may jeopardize taxpayer information, and therefore disabled the tool in order to address security concerns. However, most of the fraudulent tax returns in question were filed in January - months after the IRS realized the tool posed a security risk. Koskinen says he was alerted to the problem in September, but students continued to use the tool until it was taken down in March.
In 2015, as many as 17 million students had the option of using the Data Retrieval Tool to fill out their financial aid applications. This year, the IRS flagged 100,000 tax return applications that may have come from hackers who made of the DRT, although Koskinen says "that number may grow." Of the 100,000 students whose information may have been stolen, the IRS has notified 35,000.
The exploitation of the Data Retrieval Tool is far from the only security breach that taxpayers need to worry about. Under Koskinen, the IRS has repeatedly failed to protect taxpayer information; in one breach in 2016, as many as 600,000 taxpayer accounts were jeopardized. The Government Accountability Office released a report accusing the agency of "significant deficiency" when it comes to protecting taxpayer data.
Koskinen, though, does not seem to be concerned about the IRS's systematic failure to protect taxpayer information. "Fortunately, we were at the front end of this problem," he testified. "We've been monitoring it. We have other areas we're monitoring. We're trying to anticipate where the criminals will attack next."
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Hi gang,
Wow, what a fantastic adventure filled trip. Out of 16 days fishing, only 2 days could've been considered calm, the rest had winds well into to 20's and 30's. We witnessed a total of 6 funnel clouds (no touchdowns) and one waterspout/dust devil? (bluebird clear sky by the way)that ripped through a back creek mangroove system no more than 75 feet from us. It sucked a heron right out of the brush and was dropping pilchards in it's wake.
Sharks were everpresent in great abundance (primarily Lemons and Nurses). Our favorite area had seen us constantly surrounded by no less than 4 or 5, two to three foot Lemons. I suppose they were waiting for the creek system's great exodus of Bonefish as the tide drops...as we were. I also had the great pleasure of watching a 10ft wide Manta Ray jump and clear the water 4 times at Winding Bay. With a 25knot wind, this delta-winged fish got serious "air-time".
Eleuthera's educated Bonefish are indeed picky. There was no problem spotting rafts of fish at all the popular "DIY" flats but getting them to hang around after the cast was a different matter. My buddies 8lb Flourocarbon leader combined with a size 6 or 8 sparse tan charlie with tiny beadchain eyes prooved to be effective on 5 consecutive fish one day.
We brought our Sea Eagle Inflatable Kayak this trip and it prooved to be the Key which allowed us to access areas others couldn't on foot. The Bonefish encountered on those excursions were truly unbothered and turned to a fly plopped 2 feet away rather than flee in terror. Were it not for the terribly windy conditions, we would have loved to use the Kayak more.
Eleuthera's Bones seemingly are a larger average size this year. Many of the fish we caught were in the 18-20 inch range (even from large schools). My buddies best fish was at around the 8lb mark and my best near 5lbs. 30-40 inch Baracudas were easily tempted with large green surge lures and I finally got the hang of the "Two-handed/rod between the knees" stripping. Man is that work! Effective though and I managed my first "fly-caught" Cuda (a tiny 5 lbs). Other species caught this trip were...Red Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Bar Jack, Palometta (yum), Blue Runner Jack, Needlefish, assorted grunts and Sharks hooked but not landed.
NOTE: To anybody considering parking near the schoolhouse in Savannah Sound while fishing...Keep your vehicle in sight. There has been a rash of break-ins including one right under our noses while we were there. A couple had their window smashed and a spear/sling stolen. The theives are using a trail through the bush to access cars parked in the few spaces along the flat road "Beware!" I think it a shame to have to post something like this but better forewarned they always say.
I wish I were back in Govenor's Harbour for a few more weeks and another "Friday Night Fish Fry" or two...ironically, the BBQ chicken is my favorite.
Good fishing,
Great report Hank thanks!
One of the pleasures/challenges of early season Bahamian fishing is "iffy" weather. But those slightly lower temperatures do encourage the bigger bones to put in an appearance. Sounds like a great trip.
Sorry to hear about the car break-ins. It seems to have become the norm on even the remotest islands now. On Exuma there was a rash of outboard engine thefts a couple of seasons back - but under your nose in broad daylight is scary.
When sight fishing, look over your shoulder from time to time, you never know who's behind you
Great report.
During the windy days,was there a prevailing wind direction? Did you have to cast backward to deal with wind often?
I will be field testing light two-hander prototypes in the bonefish class. In a crossing wind they cast just as nicely across the body as they do on the strong side, no movement in the legs or feet and eyes on the prize. One of these prototypes will join the Atlantis series this summer as an all-arounder although choosing one is not easy as each has endearing features.
Also, did the surface distruption hamper visibility in those conditions?
Raining pilchards :eyecrazy: ?
Around here the fish get less wary when it's windy but they are harder to see. In your experience what were the fish's reactions to these wind storms?
I assume with the kayaks you can test the bottom with the oar for softness before stepping out. I am hoping the bottom will be solid more often than not in Exuma.
You mentioned the wind being a factor in kayaking - did you feel the inflatable was more susceptible than a hardshell to wind in this case?
I don't think wind would be too big of a deal if the kayak was used for getting around within a localized flats area (e.g. getting around mangroves stands to adjacent shoals, etc) as opposed to braving crossings of large channels or open expanses of water.
Sorry to hear about the thievery.
Hey Juro,
The entire first week saw brutal NE to E gales averaging 25 to 35knots. Small craft warnings were in effect and seas on the open ocean were running 9 to 14ft. Protected sounds were the only option available on the Atlantic-side...so fishing was primarily focused on the Carribean-side DIY popular flats (thusly tough fishing for overly educated bones).
Most of the second week, we encountered frontal systems coming from the WNW to NW all but totally eliminating most of the Carribean-side flats as potential fishing spots.
My TFO 7wt overlined with the Royal Wulff 8wt Bermuda WF taper handled the wind quite well. A high open loop on the back-cast followed by punching/dbl hauling a low front cast shot the line out many times to the backing knot (110ft casts?...not bad eh?).
The idea of a dbl hander spey-type rod is a great idea...although I could see at times it may present a problem with close-in spooky bones seeing the rod wagging (this sent Eleutheran bones running everytime).
Bones were easy to see given good light conditions. Bob Lyons of "Bonefishiionado.com" fame expressed it perfectly when he said..."how can you have 80% cloudy conditions with only 20% cloud in the sky?". This, for much of the trip rang true. There always seemed to be a single daisy chain of puffy white clouds lining up perfectly to block the sun. There must be a scientific/meterogical explanation for this.
The kayak paddles were not only used to test bottom composition and probe for rays before stepping out...but also as "quasi-push poles" on shallow flats.
Our Kayak is "Class#4" rapids rated and likely capable of negotiating some really scary water...the problem we encountered was our physical ability to paddle/muscle into 2ft waves and 30knot winds...we'd only last about 5 minutes covering 25 yards before we were exhausted. Heading out too far afield into remote areas could have disasterous consiquences, so we "didn't" other than on calm days.
The whole kayak idea is a real "keeper". Having it accounted for not only some nice bones...but some nice fishing and sightseeing.
Raining Pilchards!!!??? You bet! You know?, you can read about stuff like this and never believe it till you see it. This "vortex" I'll call it...came out of the blue in bright calm conditions. I actually/unbelieveably thought it was an Airboat barreling down on us till I saw it. Not a cloud in the sky and here comes this thing sucking up water/leaves/fish and a heron like nothing!...who'd a thunk it...LOL!
The local officials/police take the break-in problem very seriously. Police were there investigating within 1/2 hr. Locally, a recent effort to relocate a Hatian family or two were initially supposed to resolve the problem...it hasn't.
Regards and good luck on Exuma..."kayak for rent"
Thanks for the further detail. We will have an inflatable with us, most likely the same one as yours looking at the pics.
As far as the two-hander, I just want to clarify that these are 10-11ft rods with a light touch. They are just over 7oz and easy to single hand cast, but fun to double. My experiences on the flats leads me to believe the following:
a) what spooks fish the most about casting is the motion of the angler: grinding of sand under his feet, swirling of legs, rapid twisting of torso, pumping of arms, and then finally the rod sweep. This new light Atlantis literally requires only about an 8 inch motion of the upper hand and a tuck by the lower hand with the elbow close to the ribs to throw a dart of a cast accurately at a target up to 40-50ft. The tip is about 8 inches longer from the top of the grip compared to a 9 footer, the length is primarily in the handle.
I know experienced flats rats like you have minimized the casting reaction already but my point is that I don't think this new prototype will add any spook factor, in fact I believe it will greatly reduce it.
b) the less strokes made by the rod, the less fish spook. One stroke is ideal. By playing with the line design, you can cast as well with only a single stroke using the fulcrum method.
c) the motion required to cast backwards while sight fishing (due to crosswind) is much greater, where with a two-hander a cross body cast requires no more effort (or motion) than strong side.
d) clearing the line over coral is important to prevent loss of bones on the run. These rods are easy to hold high off the coral while not being too long to land the fish.
This trip is an important phase of my field qualification for the current model prototypes, I will know precisely what these rods can do on the flats when I get back as I will only be fishing the following CND models during my stay for purposes of approval toward production / avail in North America:
- Atlantis All-arounder Proto#3 11' (finesse taper, strong butt)
- Atlantis All-arounder Proto#2 10'9" (little beach rod with guts)
- Tracker 9'8" 6/7/8 over/under (bonefish single/double?)
Spooky fish
Good points Juro and I'm sure you'll do well.
One point you should strongly consider..."Strip slowly on spooky bones!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Many times I managed to drop my fly into pods of fish without spooking them...then...on the first 3-6 inch quick strip, the fish took off as though stung by a bee.
Educated bones are used and conditioned to the tactics of most fishermen and respond accordingly. Slow it down and don't hesitate to lead the fish by long distances and let the fly rest. My buddy did this and by far outproduced me in that department.
Definitely a tactic worth keeping in your back pocket!
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Just a quick note to the Manufacturers of our SeaEagle 380 Kayak...Great product!!! Some folks hear the word "inflatable" and instantly presume it's nothing but a toy...NOT!!!. This is one serious peice of equipment. When properly inflated, it is as rigid and stable as a hardshell. We were very impressed with it's ease of setup and stability as we were with it's storage capacity and ease of paddling.
Mega-Cudo's to SeaEagle for making such a fine product. Weighing in at just under 70lbs and the entire works capable of fitting into a 32inch large suitcase gives this package the ultimate amount of virsatility to the travelling angler/paddler.
Just had to add that,
Good tip, thanks. As a Monomoy flats addict, I use the slow hand often. It depends on what the fish are doing.
Per Sea Eagle... (tongue in cheek) our policy requires that you contact them suggesting sponsorship in your own words, but it's too late! I've already contacted them about it and they are a fantastic group of folks. Did you know they also make Panther Martin lures?
If any of you young bucks out there think you're a hardcore kayak expeditionist, check out this dude....
Living on the edge for sure.
Well slap me repeatedly under the britches!!!
What was I thinking!!!!!!!!!?
Here I go plugging a potential sponsor without even realizing it. I "did" send them one of the photo's too to enter in their photo contest.
Sorry to the Board moderators and owners/operators for my blunder. Never let it be said that my heart isn't where my Avitar is...LOL!
I'll fire them an Email Juro supporting what you've already likely said. If they miss the boat on this one, they'll likely be turning their back on a whole new burgeoningsegment of the market that they've never realized existed.
Heck, I've even got a couple of suggestions that would make the kayak even more bonefisher friendly...ie) rod holders and outrigger pontoons for standing stability.
Once again (tounge in cheek)...shame on me!
Not at all Hank, I thought it was ironic that I had already talked to them!
You're right, there is a very big opportunity for them if they will listen to communitites like us to work with us on a flats vehicle that packs in the suitcase.
Note on the article I provided to the climbing maniac dude's site... two couples stayed on a tent platform constructed from three inflatables braced together with a platform sitting on extended oar handles on the water!
Now my interests would be more toward a standing sight fishing platform like you mentioned, pontoons would be an easy way to achieve that.
I'll bet a bivy sack in the kayak pulled up on the sand in a calm lagoon would be very comfortable, provided the splashing tarpon didn't keep you awake!
One of these days I am going to do a Cay-hopping yak camping trip. Maybe we could arrange such a trip with fellow forum members as a group. The Yakbone II.
The yak eliminates the rental car, the hotel, and meals are where we make them. Cheap trip and bonefish at your doorstep.
Funny you should mention that...
We met an elderly couple in Nassau who were just about to embark on a 10 day ocean Kayak trip of the Exuma's. Wish I could remember the name of the outfitter they were booked with.
Sounded like an interesting trip (no bonefishing in their plans though) but I'm sure that industrious persons such as ourselves could rectify that.
I contacted the Bahamian government and they informed me that other than private islands, the Exuma Cays are open to camping as outlined in the Cruising Guide to the Bahamas.
If we go as a group we should enjoy many advantages not the least of which would be good company by the campfire. Going alone could be a little risky, but with a crew of 4, 6 even 8-10 going we could spread the gear out and increase the number of folks fishing for snapper or snorkeing for lobster.
It's not a lot different from going on a hunt or camping in the north country - just we get to do it in winter, you can't freeze to death, and there are bonefish.
Juro- sign me up! I'll just need to stock up on some Breath-Right strips before we head down....
Shep (aka "Jackhammer")
And don't foget the Permit and Tarpon. That be GRANDSLAM country up there
A week paddling and fishing uncharted cays sounds like an awesome trip. I would be wary on time of year. Temperatures don't fall too low but as Henry experienced, it can blow like hell down there - often for days at a time. I would wait until May / early June for settled weather.
When sight fishing, look over your shoulder from time to time, you never know who's behind you
Hank- call me a pushover (or just compulsive), but I just ordered a 420x Pro on the SeaEagle website. Looking forward to "field testing" it around Monomoy and on the Nickerson ponds when it arrives.....hopefully I won't end up drifting out to Nantucket!!!
Juro- this post in no way represents an ad for or endorsement of SeaEagle kayaks, and I have received no compensation (except the usual rush I get with compulsive purchases) for this post. I just couldn't help myself after reading Hank's posts. Sorry! See ya at CAC May 14....
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Sorry if already been posted, but thought if not- some may be interested.
Good looking dogs!
Pretty Neat.
That really is neat. Good to hear the training philosophy of the time.
Also, the trainers can be seen sending dogs with their hand next to the dog's head with a little swing forward of the hand. That's the way I had learned it. (I was told by a "youngster" that I was doing it wrong.) A while back this was the subject of some discussion on the forum.
Reminds me of James Lamb Free's book. Thanks for posting.
Charles Morgan's winnings:
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We should make that video a sticky. Answers a lot of the questions asked month after month.
Neat!!! Thanks for posting that...
Thanks for taking the time to post.
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The menu seemed pricey (rack of lamb $26), so we ordered the lunch special at $8.95, which included a small salad, rice, entree and tea. Our entrees were chicken with lemon grass, kung pao shrimp and Mongolian beef. All were rather sweet with a goopy sauce. The salad also had a sweet dressing.
The slow service was not helped when our server brought jasmine tea with a tea bag hanging out of the cup. Where was the customary pot of tea? Red Lotus has white tablecloths (with paper on top), nice cutlery and dishes, but the little storefront restaurant lacks charm.
The owner/chef David Yeo has an impressive background, according to an article I read recently. He worked with Joel Robuchon in Paris and at Tavern on the Green and Le Cirque in New York. Most recently he was executive chef at Asian de Cuba in San Francisco.
His dinners are probably much better than the lunch, but after a disappointing experience you aren't too eager to find out. Has anyone had a better experience there? If so, what menu items can you recommend?
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a resident of Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park
on Dec 29, 2006 at 8:03 pm
I totally agree with all of the above.
a resident of Portola Valley: Westridge
on Jan 2, 2007 at 12:12 pm
I disagree greatly with your assesment. First off 25$ for a rack of lamb (which is enough for two portions) at that quality is a steal. There are many delicious appetizers on the dinner menu (not sure if they are available for lunch) including shitake mushroom potstickers, banana , mango, and shrimp egg rolls and fantastic samosas. I would reccomend you try it again, and if you still don't like it then I imagine you simply don't like south east asian food. This is some of the finest you will find.
a resident of Portola Valley: Los Trancos Woods/Vista Verde
on Jan 18, 2007 at 7:54 pm
I'd also agree with John's comments. My husband and I have eaten at Red Lotus several times. We enjoy the Chargrilled Ahi Tuna (which at $18 is about the same price or less than the price of a Ahi Tuna filet at Bianchini's Market). My husband is also a big fan of the Wok Shaken Beef Tenderloin.
We feel lucky to have such high quality food available in our neighborhood.
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Obama has moved to the center since November, much faster and more effectively that Clinton did in '94. I hope I'm not wrong, but I don't see a gun-control agenda emerging anytime soon. Of course there will be some sneak plays, but I think most politicians will publicly treat it like a hot horseshoe.
God Bless PFC Jamie Harkness. The US Army's newest PFC, but still our neighbor's little girl!
Unfortunately, my gut tells me otherwise.
And even if she does stay true to her history, there are far too many folks that have been just waiting for something like this to try to push even a little more of their disarmament agenda in the name of "closing the loopholes" (my take, tightening the noose ) such as Rep. Carolyn McCarthy and her magazine restriction bill which will :
# 10 round limit
# Importation completely prohibited.
# Transfer completely prohibited
# Manufacture completely prohibited
# Grandfathering for current owners only.
# Exception for law enforcement
# Ten year prison sentence for violation
* Would ban stripper clips that hold more than 10 rounds.
* Would ban any gun with a fixed tubular magazine that was not a .22 that held more than 10 rounds.
* Ban any gun with a fixed magazine capacity that is more than 10 rounds of any caliber, if magazine is not tubular.
* Would ban all belted ammunition, or parts that could be use to make up a belt.
* Would ban any repair parts for a magazine if the repair parts could be used to make a magazine.
* Exempt retired law enforcement
Rep. McCarthy, Advocates Introduce Bill to Ban High-Capacity Ammo Magazines
Tuesday January 18, 2011Coalition Constructing ComprehensiveGrassroots & Capitol Hill Effort to Advance CauseWASHINGTON DC – U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY04) was joined by leading national advocates for reducing gun violence today to discuss the introduction of – and a plan to advance – her legislation to ban high-capacity ammunition magazines such as that used in the tragic shooting in Tucson, AZ.
The bill was scheduled to be formally introduced in the House of Representatives later in the evening. It is being carried in the Senate by Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), who will introduce it later this month.
The bill brings the nation to the same 10-round-maximum standard used in four other states today, as well as nationwide for a decade while the previous federal assault weapons ban was in effect. It closes a gaping loophole in the previous ban in which magazines manufactured before the law went into effect could still be sold or transferred.
"I know what it's like to have tragedy brought to your life in a split second by a madman with high-capacity ammunition magazines," said Rep. McCarthy, whose husband was killed and son seriously wounded by a gunman on the Long Island Railroad in 1993. "I'm working to stop it from happening again. We need comprehensive reform to reduce the number of people hurt or killed by gunfire in America, but one simple way we can do that is by keeping the worst tools of mass murder away from the general public. This nation has come together before to support this simple, commonsense measure, and it is the law in several states right now. It is a small sacrifice that law-abiding gun owners can make once again in order to increase everyone's safety."
In addition to the bill's precedent in state and federal law, prominent Second-Amendment rights advocate Robert A. Levy said in a published report last week, "I don't see any constitutional bar to regulating high-capacity magazines. Justice [Antonin] Scalia made it quite clear some regulations are permitted. The Second Amendment is not absolute."
The bill, which was distributed to House members on Thursday before the holiday weekend, is being introduced with 42 co-sponsors (list below). Rep. McCarthy and the advocates expect to win over many more through comprehensive grassroots and Capitol Hill campaigns involving direct outreach to House members and staff, email and social media activism, state- and district-level organizing and traditional media outreach.
U.S. Sen. Lautenberg said: "High-capacity gun magazines are tools for murder. This common-sense legislation would make it more difficult for someone to carry out a killing spree. Before 2004, these ammunition magazines were banned, and they must be banned again. I am proud to partner on this effort with Rep. McCarthy, who has worked tirelessly throughout her career to curb gun violence in our nation."
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) said: "The tragic shooting in Arizona illustrates what can happen when criminals and dangerous individuals have access to high-capacity ammunition magazines, weaponry that belongs in the hands of law enforcement and the military. Congress should restore the ban on ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds, which was part of the assault weapons law that expired in 2004. I look forward to working with Rep. McCarthy and my Senate colleagues to determine the best way to renew that ban."
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand(D-NY) said, "This proposal has worked here in New York State and could be a model for the country. I have been proud to work with Congresswoman McCarthy on a number of common sense, reasonable legislative proposals to eliminate this kind of horrible gun violence, including legislation to keep guns out of the hands of the mentally ill. I also commend New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, and the Violence Policy Center for their critically important advocacy."
U.S. Rep Jim Moran (D-VA08) said: "We cannot escape the thought that lives may have been spared in Tucson had a high-capacity magazine not been so readily available. It is our responsibility to balance the rights of gun owners with the rights of people like nine year old Christina Taylor Green to live a full and productive life. While we will not be able to prevent every gun death, the bill introduced today takes a first step towards protecting the public from the next psychopath bent on mayhem."
The following 42 House members are original co-sponsors of the bill as of the afternoon of Jan. 18:
Rep. Gary Ackerman
Rep. Robert Brady
Rep. Steve Cohen
Rep. Judy Chu
Rep. David Cicilline
Rep. William Lacy Clay
Rep. Gerald Connolly
Rep. John Conyers
Rep. Donna Edwards
Rep. Keith Ellison
Rep. Anna Eshoo
Rep. Sam Farr
Rep. Jane Harman
Rep. Alcee Hastings
Rep. Jim Himes
Rep. Mazie Hirono
Rep. Chris Van Hollen
Rep. Rush Holt
Rep. Mike Honda
Rep. Steve Israel
Rep. James Langevin
Rep. Nita Lowey
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Rep. Betty McCollum
Rep. Jim McGovern
Rep. Gregory Meeks
Rep. George Miller
Rep. James Moran
Rep. Jerrold Nadler
Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Rep. Bill Pascrell
Rep. Chellie Pingree
Rep. Mike Quigley
Rep. Jose Serrano
Rep. Brad Sherman
Rep. Jackie Spear
Rep. Louise Slaughter
Rep. John Yarmuth
Rep. Henry Waxman
Rep. Maxine Waters
Rep. Anthony Weiner
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All he's really done is let up on the over-pressure on his push to the left. The resultant relaxation of the structure makes it appear to move to the center.
He still wants a strong central "command & control" Federal government as evidenced by the SoTU speech. All roads (and high speed rails, Internet cables, solar cells, etc) still would lead to Washington DC.
His idea of "government efficiency" will be to minimize as many of the checks & balances that get in his way as possible for the next term and for that of his hopeful progressive successor.
"It's not that government is inherently stupid, although that's a debatable question."
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I'll still get called a "lib" so it won't do any good.
I'm not worried about what you, or anyone else decides to label me.
Hey, what happened to Pense? He must be too liberal for the GOP also?!
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And I just read in the paper this morning that Mitch will be making a presidential decision soon!
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Mulciber is the surname of a wizarding family that is most likely pure-blood. Its members have traditionally attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and recent members have been Death Eaters.
Two members of different ages are mentioned, but their first names are unknown.
- One was a friend of Tom Marvolo Riddle[1]
- The other was a friend of Severus Snape, of whom Lily Evans greatly disapproved.[2]
Due to their ages it is likely that these two individuals are father and son.
Mulciber, meaning "smelter", is an alternate name for the Roman god of fire and metalurgy, Vulcan. It is also the name of a character from John Milton's Paradise Lost, who is the architect of a demon city and a fallen angel.
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