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Description Song includes warbles and some mimicry; call is an upslurred, liquid wu'ip.
Dimensions Length: 7-7 3/4" (18-20 cm)
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Voice Common in desert habitats in winter, riverside woodland in summer.
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I have not had the chance (or the money) to pick up most the the AOTC sets.
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Hey guys, thought I would take the initative and start the summer forum we talked about. Haven't found anything new, just a massiff at KB inWoodfield. KB is surprisingly getting all kinds of good stuf lately. Happy Hunting!
Hey guys, thought I would take the initative and start the summer forum we talked about. Haven't found anything new, just a massiff at KB inWoodfield. KB is surprisingly getting all kinds of good stuf lately. Happy Hunting!
the target in niles on toughy ave dint have anything good but i bought the honey nut cheerios and i got the dooku light sabre pen. walmart had faint signs of the palpatine wave and i asked one of the toy guys and he said they had received them and put them out early monday morning
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Well, I've all but gotten out of the collecting game for good, but I did see the Bo Shek wave at the Suncoast in Randhurst mall today. They also had a few Geo warriors, a Taun We, and something else, but I forgot.
"Watch this, I'm going to horrify you into a coma..."
New to Star Wars collecting after a few years off. Can't beleive how hard it has been to find figures. Toys R Us in Deerfield had six cases of the Yoda wave yesterday. Picked a few up at lunch and game back after work and every Yoda was gone! A few Dookus as of 5 PM on Monday. Toys has been the best luck for figures. Kmarts in the area have the same figures they got a month ago and it seems target gets one shipment every six months. Actually considering the time I have spent running around trying to find figures I would have no problem paying a premium for the items I need on Ebay. We do live in a free market society and prices are driven by supply. It does suck when these fat slobs take every item off the shelf. I doubt any of these figures will demand a premium when it is all said and done in a few months. Will keep everyone posted on other finds.
Hey Wolfwood why you giving it up? Hope that scalpers didn't run you out. Nothing new in the north west burbs. Went to Gurne and Racine WI this weekend and struck out. Seems the Palpy wave is starting to filter to our area. We'll all have them soon.
If you want to find it you have to shop.
Actually, I've never really run into the scalper front in area since the old POTF2 days.
I'm not "giving up" per se, but I'm no longer really a hardcore collector. I don't "hunt" anymore, and there are 1 or 2 figures I still might try to get this year. I've mostly stopped because I don't get as much satisfaction out of collecting as I used to. I'm still trying to complete my cantina dio, and I want to do an Arena battle, too.
For the most part though, I just have gotten too busy to go out and keep up with the hobby. I've gotten back into collecting "comics" and Spawn toys mostly. They're a lot easier to collect then Star Wars.
"Watch this, I'm going to horrify you into a coma..."
I understand. Comics and Spawn are fun too. I am sure you'll be much happier becasue those two hobbies don't have the rabid fans and crazyness that infests Star Wars. At least not as much
Anyone seen figures for $4.77 at WM. A report hear said that they were dropping the price. It was posted by Dar'Agol who is a MGR @ WM, so I think it's a company wide thing. Well if you do post it. That's a whole dollar off, and that adds up quick!
If you want to find it you have to shop.
Hey guys kkep your eys and wallets open i scored(Han Solo)(Chewbacca)and(Obi-wan) today at kb toys the assortment is not coming on a truck but through fed ex 1 case per store is what every kb that had the assortment told me so good luck,god speed and may the force be with you!
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Found 1 Palpatine and 1 Dejas Pur (SP?) at Vernon Hills WM yesterday. I only need three more (Han, Chewy, and flying Obi). Still no price drops anywhere
If you want to find it you have to shop.
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HATFIELD, PA. (Dec. 13, 1 p.m. ET) — Irving Glickman, the founder of injection molder Rodon Group LLC, died Nov. 19 at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, Pa. He was 100.
Glickman earned a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University in 1934. He majored in biology, planning to go on to medical or dental school. But to earn a living, he became a chemist at a uncle's rubber factory.
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Great Inagua
I should've posted sooner, but I've been a bit busy. Went to GI with a group headed by Vince from Catt Creek Outfitters. This was hosted, so no guides were really involved. Vince has been there several times and has the island figured out pretty well. Basically, we drove to spots and fished flats that were accessible from shore. GI is an interesting island in that it has several interior salt water lakes that are occupied by schools of bones, barracudas and many baby tarpon. I say that it was not guided, but we did go to a lodge on the south shore one day and were taken around by the owner, Henry, but he didn't hold our hands and point out fish. He mainly transported us around to areas that he knew would hold fish. Although he could probably see the bones better than any of us. But anyways, that's not the important stuff. The fishing was good. The flats were easy wading, mostly hard bottom. Some spots were a bit mucky, but you knew where they were.
The fishing for tarpon wasn't easy, but it wasn't too hard either. We knew where to go and it was mostly blind casting. The interior lakes were really stained brown, so you couldn't sight fish most of the time for them. We caught babies from 5 to almost 20 lbs. Only 1 rod got broken. Really a lot of fun. These aren't the big 100lbers you think about with tarpon. They're the fun ones that jump a lot and you land in 5 minutes. A 15lb tarpon is a little tarpon, but that's still a big, strong fish.
The beach/flats fishing was really pretty good. I personally didn't get anything really large, but some big ones were caught. I had shots at a bunch of triggers. 3 of us had shots at one permit. The first guy made about 5 casts at it. Ignored. I made about 5 casts right on it's friggin head. Ignored. Vince had a bunch of casts. Ignored. Goddam permit....
We had some fun with Ladyfish.
I had a near encounter with a big shark. Maybe 8', was big enough to have it's dorsal fin out of the water and we were in waist deep. probably less than 80' away. I'm pretty sure I **** myself. He went away, probably due to the poopy water.:eek:
The accomodations were nice. Good comfy beds. Breakfast and dinners by the wonderful ladies. Lobster, lots of rice and beans, etc. If you've been to the Bahamas, it's that kind of comfort food. The Bronco we drove around in didn't like us, but we made it through the week.
This is a really crappy review of a great place. I've been writing this in between patients, and don't have steady train of thought at all. I would recommend this place without hesitation to any moderately experienced fly fisherman. Not a good place for a beginner, since it's hosted not guided. But if you've done this anywhere else, you should be fine. And it's not expensive. Contact Vince for pricing, since I probably shouldn't post that here.
Next trip----Belize live aboard.
a few shots of dr. steve:
Bob Croce, Steve's roomie
just received some new photos from my friend Jim Dowd, who was on Inagua with us. Jim's not on the net much, so I thought I'd share them for him.
Doc Steve with a poor man's tarpon
Joe D. with the real thing
Jim Dowd with a beauty
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Oh QuiltE, you did a fantastic job on that cow. Amazing!
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Oh QuiltE, you did a fantastic job on that cow. Amazing!
"You have enough quilts made when your soul is filled, your creativity satisfied and your fingers just won't work anymore."
JeanieG ... Let's say, she became a true Labour of Love! Her namesake topped her class when shown ... and she's now brought home three red ribbons (firsts in Canada!)
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DublB I love that quilt--I've never tried a rag quilt before but it sure looks warm.
QE, how did I miss that cow before? That's awesome!
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Thanks Ya'll!!!
My initials are BB, so dublb is double B.
Wow I stay off the computer for a day and look what I miss I spent the yesterday working on Pony Club Blocks and sewing some rows together. (sssshhh don't tell anyone)
I plan on piecing my backing fabric to incorporate my bonus blocks and would love everyone to sign my blocks.
I think we need to have a party at the end of our trail ride, I'll bring the marshmallows and cupcakes
I will bring the turkey!! Or chicken...or roast pork....or mid west original farm raised beef!!
Love the rag quilt, Dublb. Great cow, QuiltE.
So y'all like Miss Mazel!
I will confess ... of all the things I have done, because of her uniqueness, I am probably the most proud of her! Yes, even more so than my FWS! Can you believe me saying that?
Sew many ideas ... just sew little time!!
How fun. A party! Hmmm I love the virtual marshmallows.
My initials are BB, so dublb is double B.
Well I'm sitting here drinking my morning coffee and since there are no new posts, I revisited some from before. Still as pretty as ever. We had frost in the pumpkin Sunday and Monday morning with cooler days. The sun is shining brightly now and the forecast is for 60+ weather. I didn't get outside but want to today. I've developed a cold that has settled in my chest and the outside air will do me good. I slept downstairs in the recliner from about 2:30 this morning so my coughing wouldn't wake my DH. It worked. He didn't even know I was gone until he woke up this morning. I have only 2 more blocks to do for PC and then I'll start the bonus blocks. I have so many ideas.....have a good day my friends!
O, I wonder GG, how many subs did you do in the last 8 blocks of PC? If you are coughing a lot, do what was suggested on QB, rub vick's on the soles of your feet and put a pair of bobby socks on...coughing will stop within five minutes or less. It has worked with several of my friends and family, that I passed word onto after learning it here on QB. In the past, we rubbed it on our chest, never knew what it would do if we rubbed it on our feet!! Hope you get to feeling better soon.


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The Better Government Association, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that identifies waste and inefficiency, said those states had the toughest rules in four areas: freedom of information, public meetings, conflict of interest and whistle-blower protection.
The results reflected a poor collective performance, with all states averaging 55 percent on a 100-point scale. The study identified a "reality gap" between laws and enforcement, and suggested that states with the worst reputations simply had more room to improve. While they scored highest, all three top-ranked states rated barely passing grades.
"Our 50 states are failing the basic test of integrity," Andy Shaw, president and chief executive officer of the group, said by e-mail. "Even the states with the highest scores are below 70 percent."
Rounding out the 10 with the strongest laws were Nebraska, California, Louisiana, Texas, Washington, Kentucky and Arkansas, according to the study.
"States with the worst reputations and sorriest histories of political corruption face the most public pressure to clean up their acts, so they pass new laws and strengthen old ones to create a framework of integrity," the group said in the report. "That doesn't mean that all of the public officials in those states are following the new rules or obeying the new laws."
Montana Last
Montana ranked last, scoring 28 percent, perhaps an indication that it and other low-ranked states may not have "experienced rampant political corruption and, as a result, they haven't felt the need to pass tough laws," according to the study.
The report, the association's third and its most recent since 2008, reflected laws on the books as of December 2012. Its measures included response time to public-records requests, public-meeting procedures, financial disclosure for elected officials and protection for employees who identify dangerous or illegal working conditions.
The group said "corruption," and not "integrity," was the word probably most associated with the leading finishers, "because of the sheer volume of high-visibility indictments, trials and convictions of their top public officials."
Rhode Island was declared "for sale" by muckraking journalist Lincoln Steffens in a 1905 McClure's magazine article that documented a system of bribery and voter manipulation.
'Bid Rig'
More recently, ex-Governor Edward DiPrete, a Republican, in 1998 pleaded guilty to corruption for taking bribes from contractors. Vincent "Buddy" Cianci, who twice resigned as Providence mayor -- in 1990, after a felony assault conviction, and in 2002, after a racketeering conviction -- told WPRI.com in March that he wouldn't rule out another run next year.
In 2009, a federal sting called Operation Bid Rig led to the arrests of 44 defendants in New York and New Jersey, many of them elected or appointed public officials. Among the New Jerseyans who were convicted or pleaded guilty were two mayors and a former assemblyman.
In Illinois, ex-Governor Rod Blagojevich, a Democrat serving 14 years in prison for corruption, yesterday filed an appeal of his conviction and sentence. Blagojevich argued he was prejudiced by exclusion of evidence and "one-sided and erroneous evidentiary rulings," of the lower court judge.
Republican George Ryan, Blagojevich's predecessor, ended a prison sentence for corruption on his release from home confinement this month.


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Make Your Job Search an Efficient Process
Research and determine which employers are most likely to hire international students. Some organizations may not be able to hire non-U.S. citizens due to the nature of the work. In general international students should shy away from applying to federal agencies and department of defense employers or contractors. These employers will typically require U.S. citizenship to hire or will require a security clearance. Direct your resume and cover letter to employers who can hire you. By doing so you will make your US job search an efficient process.Other ways to make your job search productive:
- Start Early: Start early by obtaining a volunteer or internship position while you are still in school. These opportunities can help you gain marketable skills and experiences that will help in your full-time job search. Once you begin to look for a job send out your resume and cover letter at least 6 months before you hope to begin working.
- Invest Time: Devote the time to understand and assess positions in which you are interested in applying. Allot time to research particular positions and employers, write and edit your resume/cover letter, and apply to multiple employers.
- Network: Talking with people who have connections to employment opportunities is called networking. Common networking sources are family, friends, and faculty. Make sure that these people are aware that you are in the job search process. These people may have, or know about, job opportunities. They may also be able to introduce you to someone they know who has a job opportunity. In addition, utilize the Alumni Career Network located in the Fleishman Career Center to identify Binghamton graduates who could help in your networking process.
- Set Realistic Expectations: Expect to encounter rejection in your job search. It is the price of eventual success. Do not expect that an employer will search for you. Realize that it commonly takes sending out multiple resumes and interviews before you will obtain a job offer. Being flexible and having realistic expectations in your job search will help you maintain a positive attitude. A positive attitude is something all employers seek.
- Attend Career Programs: The Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development and the International Student and Scholar Services join forces each semester in offering an array of career development programs specifically for international students. These programs will help you gain a better understanding of your employment eligibility options, job search skills, resume and cover letter writing, and interviewing techniques. Consult the Fleishman Career Center schedule of programs (link to calendar) to learn when these sessions are offered.


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The Veteran's Vision:
November 11, 2012
The Veteran's Vision: Honoring Veterans Past and Present
The Hyde Collection pays homage to our country's veterans. Join historians, writers, and veterans in a discussion of war and poetry inspired by the works of the great American poet and Civil War era patriot, Walt Whitman. Admission is free.
Civil War historian, genealogist, and collector Lance Ingmire will present a vast collection of Civil War artifacts and memorabilia in the Rotunda Gallery beginning at 1:00pm. At 2:00pm, in the Froehlich Auditorium, Ingmire will speak about his families' connection to President Lincoln and display original photographs of the President's funeral on May 4, 1865. Lincoln's assassination inspired Whitman's best known poem: "O Captain, My Captain." He served in a field hospital during the Civil War, writing eloquently about the bravery and tragedy he witnessed.
A panel of speakers, moderated by Dr. Leslie Herzfeld, retired English professor from The College of New Rochelle and SUNY Purchase, will then discuss Whitman's poetry about the Civil War and modern warfare. Panelists Paul Pines, veteran, poet and author most recently of Divine Madness; Maury Thompson, staff reporter for The Post Star; Nancy White, poet and professor at SUNY Adirondack; and Robin Temple, veteran liaison, will lead the audience in a dialogue concerning politics, history, war, and art. Veterans will join the discussion by reading from their own work that reflects on personal experiences of combat, patriotism, and service.
This event was inspired by the 1888 portrait of Walt Whitman by Thomas Eakins. Presently on loan to The Hyde Collection from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, it is considered one of Eakins' finest paintings.
This free program is funded by
For information regarding The Veteran's Vision or to participate in the readings, please contact June Leary, curator of education, at 792-1761, ext. 327 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
A children's activity in the art studio is available from 2:30 to 4 pm so adults may attend the panel and readings.
Free. Call 516-792-1761, ext. 27, for information.
Image: Thomas Eakins, American (1844-1916), "Portrait of Walt Whitman" (1819-1892), 1888, oil on canvas, 30 1/8 x 24 1/4 in., Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, General Fund, 1917.1


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Win a free patch if you can Name That Council (Nov. 12, 2010)
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That's the thought sure to be rushing through the minds of our Name That Council competitors this week. The arched bridge seen above is easily the biggest (or only?) clue on the patch.
Name that bridge, and you'll surely be able to Name That Council.
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Nope, I'm down for sure. I bet we can get 9954 involved too, he's another Mass Effect-head...So played the multiplayer demo last night with a friend. We were up until 6:30 in the morning. It was that addictive.
The good: you get alot of customization options for your character. Everything from appearance to skills to weapons. Its extremely challenging, but also rewarding. As well, the game randomly changes things up every few waves. For example: me and my friend burned down the first 2 waves, on the third wave they changed the objection to "uploading" data at a certain location, i got it but we were so torn up in the process the enemy had little problem finishing us off. The next round we played, we got to the 3rd wave, only for the objection to be hunting down a certain type of enemy. By changing it up it kept us guessing, it was hectic but extremely fun. Every round gave out medals and cash based on how you did that can be used for weapons, armor, extra ammo, medigel, etc. As well, your character levels up while you play, so you can spend points on new skills.
The bad: Not so much bad but pet peeves. For one, they possibly nerfed Sentinel. Either that or we were both bugged badly. We both died a few times with our tech armor still up. As well, it didnt really take damage as it never broke. In order to break it and get the "push back" effect you would physically have to press the button. Keep in mind, it was NOT like that in the regular game demo, so its possibly it was buggy because it was a demo, who knows. Anyways, the main problem i had was when i tried out a Turian. He couldnt dodge, lunge to the side, and avoid like the human characters could. Its possibly that more human-like characters can(Drell for instance), but for the Turian it was almost like playing the first game again. Needless to say, my dreams of leveling up a Salarian Sentinel took a beating last night.
Final verdict: the pro's of multiplayer far outweigh the con's. As i said, the "bad" was more of personal pet peeves then anything else. Ill be playing it addictively on at least a few of my Shepards, and Locke has indicated hes game(unless anything i wrote was a game breaker). If anyone wants to join us, im fairly certain god intended for a 4 man Miami Dolphins group to save the galaxy. I mean, who else is there to rely on, the Jets? Please.


text: anyone catchin this? i'm diggin it a lot more than i xpected (even tho its last 1/2 hr overlaps kilby on this end so since my vcr's already tapin conan i switch backforth), never had cable so didn't have much experience w/Man Show, and was not overly taken or repelled by jk. i think they overuse his uncle frank segments, but love "armenian comedian", how they pillage & mock other media clips during act 1 & their other schticks. also, whether or not jk himself is a terribly entertaining wit has been more than compensated for by wisely allowing his well-chosen array of guest co-hosts (snoopy dogg-dogg, kathy griffin, adam carolla & this week janeane garafalo) to crack wise left & right :D great guests like andy dick, super dave, t'pol etc; and the musical guest at the end of the show usually Sucks so i get to tune out early :evil: (of course, that rap group performing in a pen with midget cowboys riding around on pigs was a hoot- what was That about?? :crazed: )


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The Way I See It!
I am an Ultra-Conservative, Alpha-Male, True Authentic Leader, Type "C" Personality, who is very active in my community; whether it is donating time, clothes or money for Project Concern or going to Common Council meetings and voicing my opinions. As a blogger, I intend to provide a different viewpoint "The way I see it!" on various world, national and local issues with a few helpful tips & tidbits sprinkled in.
Cudahy Mayoral Candidate John Hohenfeldt's Response
Dear Randy:
Thank you for bring up one of the three most important issues I have heard in this community as I began my campaign for Mayor, and have watched over the past 6 years as a lifetime resident. While taxes (all levels of government) and the dump fee ranked up their just as high, economic development and the business climate in Cudahy were probably the most talked about issue.
Once elected Mayor, I will once again bring a sales focused private sector pro-business attitude to the Office of the Mayor, and the Director of Economic Development. As I did in the past, I will encourage my fellow residents to shop local, whenever possible, and work with local businesses on ways to attract more dollars into their businesses not only from our residents, but others in the area.
Like a laser beam, I will once again focus the city's efforts on a multiple prong approach. First, I will work with our existing businesses to focus on job growth and any efforts that the city and Office of the Mayor can put forth to increase business. I will make sure that city department's work cooperatively with business owners yet work firmly and fairly to ensure that all codes are enforced, and when issues arise work with a common sense attitude to resolve them. In talking to many local small business owners, this is something we are lacking herein Cudahy.
Second, I work to attract new business to the community. As someone who worked in business for 23 years and the bulk of it in Sales and Sales Management, I know that during tough economic times you have to prospect even harder (rather than waiting for an economic return) to attract new businesses. If you create a business friendly attitude, and seek out new businesses, over time things will pay off. We will create a "wish list" of businesses to attack, and continue to prospect utilizing all tools available to attract new businesses to the city.
Third, I will work with existing businesses to develop additional leads of businesses to move into Cudahy. During my term, a company approached me about adding a possible facility in Cudahy. While this did not work out, in sales, you use referrals in prospecting to gain new businesses. Government should be no different.
Fourth, I will work with the Common Council, Community Development Authority and Director of Economic Development to send out Requests for Qualification and Requests for Proposal on city owned land, currently not under agreement. Again, the Office of the Mayor will proactively work to identify potential developers sending out these requests which should lead to presentations to the appropriate governmental bodies, leading to economic development. I have done this in the past, and with processes in place, will do it again.
Fifth, I will look at any existing agreements between the City and developers and work proactively to move development forward. The time for sitting on the side lines is over; we need to start getting shovels in the ground.
Sixth, I will look at the position of the Director of Economic Development, the requirements of the position and time being spent between Economic Development and Inspection Management duties. Until I have studied the position and current time allotments for duties, I cannot 100% say if some of the duties will need to be realigned. I look at our community during the last 6 years as we have spent at least $500,000 on salary and benefits of this position. The question becomes, what has come from it? This is one of the most asked questions I have heard during the past two months, as they look for brick and mortar projects that justify this. I will work the Economic Development Director to align development as a number one priority and we will do what it takes to accomplish my administrations goals and objectives. During my term of office, Mr. Vaccaro, who held the position of Economic Development Director had his hours increased from 20 to 30 per work, and truth be told, worked more than that. The Director appeared at almost every council meeting giving the council a report on any governmental development updates, and updates from the business community. Working cooperatively, we worked together to bring many new businesses into the community, met with developers, and other interested in bringing a business into the community. Sometimes it was a simple as trying to find a couple of thousand square feet of space, but it was about the attitude, which my administration projected, we are here to HELP YOU!
The Director of Economic Development will be required to at least once a month provide an update to the Common Council at one of the meetings. As many of the Department Managers report to the Mayor, I will work cooperatively with all Managers, the Council, and citizens to achieve the highest in results when it comes to providing services and economic development in Cudahy.
I apologize for the length of my response however the answer to bringing new business, economic development and holding management accountable is not a simple one. If you look at the many of the new businesses that located here in Cudahy during the last ten years, those were businesses or developments that occurred during my term from 2004 to 2007. If you or residents would like to contact me, I can be reached at 414-614-7169 or via e-mail at email@example.com
John R. Hohenfeldt
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Family: Araliaceae, Ginseng view all from this family
Description Native perennial forb. Habit: erect, height 1-2 feet,with a single smooth stem holding 3 leaves. Leaf: finely toothed, 1.5-2 inches wide, pinnate with 3-7 (usually 5) ovate leaflets, dormant before fruit ripens. Flower: spherical white umbel on a leafless stalk arising directly from the base of the plant. Fruit: purple-black berries, edible. Root: creeping underground stems.
May be mistaken for poison ivy; the way to tell the difference is that Wild Sarsaparilla lacks a woody base and has fine teeth along the edges of the leaves.
Flower May-July.
Flower May - June
Habitat shade; moist to dry; woods.
Range Non-arctic Canada; northern and eastern U.S. south to Georgia in the east, west to Colorado and Washington.
Discussion The roots have been used as substitutes for true Sarsaparilla (Smilax sp.) in herbal medicine.
Also known as: False sarsaparilla, Shot bush, Small Spikenard, Wild Liquorice, Rabbit Root.
Comments Can become aggressive. Rootstock is used as a substitute for official sarsaparilla flavoring.
Exposure Preference Shade.
Native Distribution Transcontinental Canada, s. to Georgia mts., Ohio, Illinois, Minnesota, South Dakota & n.w. Montana
Site Preference Deciduous & coniferous woods
Soil Preference Poorer, relatively dry, soils. pH 5-6


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Family: Laridae, Gulls and Terns view all from this family
Description Adult has mostly white underparts, with subtly darker flight feathers, and mostly black upperparts, except for the white forehead. Note the deeply forked tail and long, dark bill. Juvenile is similar to adult, but black elements of plumage are sooty brown, as is forehead.
Dimensions Length: 16" (41 cm)
Range New England, Florida, Mid-Atlantic, Texas, Southeast
Discussion Striking, mainly tropical and oceanic tern that breeds on Dry Tortugas, Florida; vagrant on Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Flight is buoyant and powerful, and feeds by picking fish from surface waters.


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Drury Still Can't Lift a Finger
Posted on 30 Nov 2010 by Margaret DeJesus.
Friday marks seven weeks the Rangers have been without their captain, Chris Drury. Drury broke his finger at training camp and missed the first two games of the season. In the home opener on October 15, he re-broke the finger in two places and has been out of the lineup since. He's gotten back to skating but still hasn't been given the green light to grip a stick. And it sounds like they're goi...


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I have never been a morning person. Weekend lie-ins are sacred at my house. However, since I began training for the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge, that's no longer the case. I've discovered the beauty of a long, early morning ride. Nothing beats it. The sun is peeking over the horizon, the birds are chirping, there's hardly a car on the road and all seems well in the world.
Now that my rides are getting progressively longer, I've realised the importance of making sure I keep my energy levels up. Good nutrition can make all the difference to a successful ride, plus it helps you recover much quicker. I've drawn on the experience of my trainer, Amy Taylor, to give me some tips on how to get the best results from fuelling my body correctly.
Before your ride
Always eat a snack or small meal about an hour before a ride. I've made the mistake of eating breakfast too close to a ride and spent the first hour feeling sluggish and nauseous.
Amy says you must give your body time to digest your food so it's not working extra hard to digest and exercise at the same time.
During your ride
If you are riding for more than an hour, carry small snacks. Muesli bars or bananas are best. I've starting taking electrolyte sachets on my rides. They are easy to carry and equally easy to consume because you don't have to muck round unwrapping or unpeeling anything. They're also absorbed quickly and give you a long sustained energy release. Eat every 45 minutes to an hour of riding time. Aim to consume 100 calories each time you eat (that's about the equivalent of one banana), 200 calories is even better if you can manage it. This helps your body keep performing; maintaining speed and producing greater gains like increased fitness and strength.
After your ride
Once your ride is over consume a simple sugar as soon as you can. A small handful of jelly lollies is ideal as they help your insulin levels return to normal more quickly. Drink a very large glass of water too. Then, about 45 minutes after the end of your ride, eat a normal balanced meal or a decent sized snack. This will help aid recovery.
Hydration is just as important as the food you consume. Aim to drink one bottle of water (750mls to 1 litre) for each hour of riding time. Amy says isotonic drinks are also helpful to maintain hydration and have the added benefits of electrolytes and carbs to help fuel your body.
I'm proud to say this weekend I successfully completed my longest training ride so far - 50kms. It was also my first training ride with my dad - who's what you would call a veteran of the sport. He bought his first bike over 30 years ago so he could ride from our home in West Auckland to the CBD where he worked - and that was way back before there was a cycle lane alongside the motorway. He rode to work everyday regardless of the weather and at 65-years-old he still rides his bike to work today. We had the best morning together, out on the road, chatting as we rode along, dad giving me words of encouragement as I panted up the hills. I think one of the reasons I'm now a morning person is so I can have many more mornings like that. It was magic.


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Diminishing herd: The White River deer herd has declined as much as 40 percent since 2003.
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The Master of Theological Studies degree program is designed for persons who wish to pursue the academic study of religion or to increase their religious understanding and ministerial capacity to serve the Church.
The M.T.S. degree provides a solid basis in theological foundations including bible, theology, and church history, and introduces methodologies involved in the academic study of religion. This degree may be completed fully online, on United's Dayton, Ohio, campus or in a combination of online and on-campus study.
The Master of Theological Studies degree is designed to:
- Provide you with a solid foundation in theological study, including Bible, theology, church history and related studies
- Introduce you to the academic study of religion in preparation for further graduate study (Ph.D.)
- Deepen your understanding of Christian faith and practice through concentration in a specific theological area
- Enable you to develop a specialization for a particular vocational aim
Biblical Studies*
History of Christianity
Systematic Theology
Wesleyan-Methodist Studies
*Not available as a fully online option
Credits Required
48 semester hours
Non-Credit Requirements:
• Online Master Student Orientation
• On Campus Student Orientation
• Graduation Portfolio
• M.T.S. Mid-Program Evaluation
• M.T.S. Final Advising
Online Student Orientation: Required program introducing Theological Education
Basic Theological Studies: 21 sem. hrs.
Concentration and Project: 18 sem. hrs.
M.T.S. Colloquy: 3 sem. hrs.
Electives: 6 sem. hrs.
Time for Degree Completion
Minimum: 2 to 3 years full time study
Degree Requirements
If you wish to combine online and on-campus courses to earn your Master of Theological Studies, you must:
1. Complete New Student Orientation (online and in person)
2. Complete 48 hours of credits (21 Core curriculum credits and 27 Master of Theological Studies credits)
3. This degree can be taken completely online. For ordination requirements, please check with your denominational leadership.
4. Enroll in concentrations (18 Semester hours) after adviser consultation. The 18 hours of concentration credits are part of the 27 Semester hours.
Course Schedules
A suggested course schedule is provided with the help of an advisor.
Intensive Weeks
Intensive weeks will be offered four times a year at our Dayton, Ohio, campus so that students can complete the residency portion of their degree.
Included in the Intensive Week:
• Communal worship and meals
• Intensive courses
Intensive Week Fees There are some additional costs associated with Intensive Weeks. Please
visit TUITION and FEES for more Information.
Housing: Lower prices have been negotiated at some of the hotels in the area. Please explore the Visitor Accommodation section of the website to make your own room arrangements for the week or contact the Academic Administrative Assistant.
Transportation: United may provide transportation to and from the hotels in Englewood near I-70 and SR 48 for a nominal fee. Please contact the Academic Administrative Assistant for details and to advise us if this service is needed.
Some hotels provide free transportation to and from the airport. Please arrange this with the hotel.
Course Catalog and Planning Guide
The Course Catalog and Planning Guide is provided to assist students in mapping out their degree program at United.
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By Tiernan Ray
The chip business got a couple of knocks today, with ISI Group's Sumit Dhanda cutting his rating on shares of chip makers, including Texas Instruments (TXN) and Intersil (ISIL) to Neutral from Overweight, and JP Morgan's chip analyst Christopher Danely writes semi estimates on the Street are set to decline, broadly speaking, because of sluggish demand.
Only, while Danely is in accord in spirit with Dhanda, he's still bullish on several chip names, including TXN and ON Semiconductor (ONNN).
Dhanda's given up hope that seasonality, or an improving global economy, would improve chips' fortunes:
Our prior constructive view was based on our belief that either 2H12 seasonality or improving economic conditions would spark a significant inventory refresh of a historically depleted supply chain, against the backdrop of a stable demand environment. With the window for a seasonal catalyst now increasingly behind us and several macro indicators continuing to weaken, a catalyst no longer appears imminent and the assumption of stable demand going forward appears increasingly in question.
Also, looking at recent macro data, "both industrial production and durable goods orders have peaked," he writes, and "history suggests a quick reversal in trends in these data are unlikely."
As a consequence, the chip business will likely see "industry growth in the range of 4‐5%, vs. the current implicit consensus view for industry growth in 2013 of +8‐9%" going forward.
Dhanda cut Intersil shares to Sell from Hold, and cut his price target to $6 from $10, writing "although the company has made taken a much needed step to reduce its expense structure, the model is still not robust enough to avoid a substantial hit to earnings in a contracting demand environment." He's projecting 33 cents a share in profit in 2013, down from a prior 45 cents estimate.
Dhanda cut Analog Devices (ADI), Linear Technology (LLTC), Power Integrations (POWI), and Texas Instruments to Hold from Buy. He maintains Buy ratings on Intel (INTC), Maxim Integrated Technologies (MXIM), Altera (ALTR), Broadcom (BRCM), and Xilinx (XLNX).
Danely is also dour on current data points, writing "Get ready for a repeat of last earnings season – softness across the board. Our checks indicate semiconductor demand was lower than expected during 3Q12 due to soft end market demand. As a result, we expect Consensus estimates to decline for most semiconductor companies during earnings season."
He thinks the PC market will be the hardest hit in chip terms, and cuts his estimate for Intel and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).
As so often seems to be the case, Apple (AAPL) and Samsung are providing strong business for the supply chain feeding their phone efforts, "and taking market share from every other handset food chain," he writes.
Danely thinks "the decline in Consensus estimates will be small given margins and inventory are close to the trough, just like last quarter."
He's also in agreement with Dhanda on a couple of stock picks: He raised his rating on Maxim to Neutral from Underweight, writing "we assign the stock a higher multiple due to the company's 20% exposure to Samsung and 3.4% dividend yield."
And he cut Intersil to Underweight from Neutral, writing "due to the continued weakness in the PC end market and Intersil's share loss in the PC end market combined with the company's lack of earnings and high payout ratio threatening its dividend."
Intersil shares today fell 80 cents, or almost 10%, to $7.31, while Maxim shares rose 2 cents to $27.81.


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Detroit Tigers and Pure Michigan Team Up
We have exciting news to share – the Detroit Tigers and Pure Michigan are teaming up for a new sponsorship. Look out to the large light tower right field in Comerica Park and you'll see a large Pure Michigan logo. You'll also see Pure Michigan on the backs of the benches and on the railings for both the Tigers and visiting team dugouts.
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By Dimitra DeFotis
Brian Weiser at Pivotal Research Group is the first analyst to downgrade Twitter today.
Twitter (TWTR), whose shares have soared 76% in their debut, are now trading near $45.82.
Weiser cut his rating to Sell from Buy with a $30 target price.
"The stock is going to have a high degree of volatility. It would not shock me for the stock to go to $60 and down to $15. It will make Netflix (NFLX) look like General Electric (GE)," Weiser said in a Bloomberg interview. "The company is still so early in its commercial life. It is only two-and-a-half years since it started to commercialize its platform."
Here are paraphrased excerpts of what Weiser said in the Bloomberg interview:
The pop isn't entirely surprising. We are still very comfortable with a $20 billion market capitalization. With a $30-billion plus equity valuation, you could buy Discovery Communications (DISCA), Publicis Group (PUBGY) or all of Yahoo (YHOO) …. Will Twitter have $2 billion or $10 billion in revenue? There is very little sense of the ultimate market opportunity.
When asked if Twitter could produce average revenue per user of $2.50, half that of Facebook (FB), in a year or two, Weiser said:
Show me a user who has spent $1 in advertising on Twitter. Show me advertisers who spend because of eyeballs. Twitter is asking advertisers for $100,000 or $1 million and promising what they will get.
When asked about Twitter's valuation:
I see $4 billion in revenue by 2018, which is fairly subjective. Long term, a third of Facebook's size. Then with profit margins, discount to the present, but at what discount rate? We don't really know what the business is going to look like. Twitter is only releasing 10% of shares. If the stock today was below $30, I would be buying it if my time horizon was a year. The stock could shoot up coming out of the fourth quarter, but more stock coming into the market could depress the shares.


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Hey! Yeah so far. I went to my dreadful philosophy class today and almost threw my shoe at the professor. Algebra was cool, and now I'm going to Sociology next. How about you? how's your day?
Hey. How's class? Good?
I'm trying to get my name situation figured out.
I actually haven't seen you posting. You used to post all the time didn't you?
Sounds awesome
I did enjoy it a lot. I didn't think I would, I've never really worked in a corporate setting before, but I learned so much about the customer service.
Oh wow, that's pretty awesome actually. Did you enjoy it?
Earlier this summer, I had an internship at N.E.W. It sells extended service plans and product protection plans for appliances, electronics, jewelry, game consoles, you name it. It's basically an insurance company.
Where did you work?!
That's awesome! good for you.
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I'm in the midst of planning an outdoor tank. This will be a 100% natural planted tank using a soil substrate with a thin sand top layer. I'm hoping to be able to get some plants that will be able to stand up to Goldfish since that is the only fish I can think of that would be able to handle the outdoor temp range here. I live in South Carolina so we do get some cooler temps in the winter and some rather warm temps in the summer. Light will be 100% provided by sunlight and there will be no heater. I am planning for a low powered pump for water movement alone. I am figuring on having to do some pond plants that can withstand the elements here and hopefully some fully submersed plants as well. Any ideas I can get for plants or maybe even some alternates to Goldfish would be great as well.
BTW, tank size is 125gal.
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You could do guppies (60 to 90 temp range). Any livebearer would work.
You could run a bunch of the ornate danios (choprai, margaritatus) long as the temps are between 65 and 75, and you'd end up with bunches of fry in a tank that size with lush plantings, and with the demand for them, you could make some money. Several Otocinclus to keep the algae under control, about four hours direct, the rest indirect, sunlight and fish do fantastic in outdoor tanks. Might want to run an air pump to keep the pH stable and keep the water topped off.
Water will be a touch green with the sunlight. If you can get ahold of some clean freshwater mussels, they'll take care of it.
Even the gold fish would have to be moved when it gets too cold or too warm, so you might get a couple three months with any fish you choose.
You can plant it with swords and crypts just like an indoor tank. Both can bloom outdoors.
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Ok, so I;ve made some progress on the species of fish I'm wanting to keep. After a bit of research I think I've really settled on Rainbow Dace. They are absolutely stunning little beauties that are found right here in our own waters.Considering a Marine Aquarium? A Breakdown of the Components, Live Rock, Cycling a Marine Tank
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around here dave the temperature can get down to 0*F I know a couple of people that keep their goldfish/koi in their ponds all year round and they have lived for years. They just break the top of the ice to keep the water pump running.
GB sounds like you will have a great pond setup!
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If the pond doesn't freeze solid and there's a hole in the ice for gas exchange, the goldfish, which are carp, just slip into a stupor until it warms up again. Pond has to be at least four feet deep for Koi. You don't feed goldfish nor Koi when the temp drops to 60 degrees.
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Notropis lutrensis is the species I'm figuring on. I figure that there will be a somewhat constant supply of live foods for them since we seem to be able to grow mosquitos rather well down here, however they will be fed normally as well. After doing some research on them I've found that even though they are bred in Singapore as tropical/sub-tropical fish, they are actually found in US waterways as far north as WI.
Something I am also considering very seriously with this is an open top so that the plants can grow out over the top. I may nix this idea though in favor of a plexiglass lid.Considering a Marine Aquarium? A Breakdown of the Components, Live Rock, Cycling a Marine Tank
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As we begin the International Year of Youth, Berta, a 19-year-old Bolivian in her first year at university, describes how she found her way to a better future with support from her community and ChildFund's after-school programs that focus on math, language, self-expression, reading, writing and computer technology. Because the Bolivian education system lacks many core components, most children miss out on important basic learning and skill-development classes. –Reported by Monica Planas, ChildFund Americas Regional Communications Manager
My name is Berta. I came to the ChildFund Avance Comunitario Community Center near La Paz when I was four. I have siblings who are also enrolled.
I was very shy and quiet, I used to sit in a corner and never participate. Growing up I discovered I wanted more, so I signed up for leadership and self-esteem courses at the ChildFund community center. They've helped me out so much that now I'm a totally different person. I'm open-minded. It has contributed to lots of things especially at school. Last year I ran for president of the student council and won.
Many recognized my hard work and I was able to form my own group. Because I've been good at what I do, I'm now working at the community center and helping younger children. I like being here because it's fun. You have the opportunity to participate in workshops. We also receive human rights speeches. You're able to make new friends.
I'm now studying at university and participating in the university student council as well. I have this capacity because ChildFund and the staff at Avance Comunitario offered me the opportunity to take these trainings.
Everyone at the community center has supported me in one way or another; now it's my opportunity to guide and help the new generation.
Berta, you have a very bright future! You're so brave to try so hard to overcome your shyness and uncertainty. You're a wonderful role model!
Congratulations Berta and keep it up! ChildFund in Kenya has also molded my life in many ways which i really appreciate.Continue serving the community and you will be blessed.


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The White House garden, White House chefs past and present and more from Washington, D.C.
I mentioned the Department of State's Culinary Diplomacy Partnership in a recent post, but there's lots more I wanted to tell you about my visit to Washington, D.C.
One of the highlights was an Association of Food Journalists panel discussion about cooking in the White House. White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford, White House pastry chef Bill Yosses, Frank Ruta (a former White House executive sous chef) and Roland Mesnier, the longtime White House pastry chef were on the panel. Mesnier, who worked at the White House from 1976 to 2006, had the longest tenure of any White House chef.
The chefs talked about cooking state dinners for hundreds of guests (they bring in extra chefs), about cooking for the first families, about creating menus, and lots more. I loved hearing about the service at the state dinners. Historically it was French service, in which platters were brought to the table and waiters served the diners from them. Today it's plated service, a change that clearly disturbs chef Mesnier to this day and requires a tremendous amount of space for the bigger dinners. (He wasn't shy about blaming a former White House executive chef who, according to Mesnier, couldn't execute French service properly.) There are tastings in advance of state dinners; Michele Obama is very involved, Comerford told us. And diplomacy is involved: Often there is some sort of nod to the cuisine of the visiting head of state, while the dinner itself is American, and there's lots of thinking that has to go on to ensure that no one's feathers are ruffled.
Interesting factoid: Did you know that state dinners are not only elaborate affairs, but they are precisely timed events, with exactly 55 minutes passing from the time the first plates land to the end? I certainly didn't. Unfortunately, no one was able to answer the question of why they're only 55 minutes long.
Meanwhile, as Comerford discussed cooking for the first family, the subject of the White House garden came up: Comerford lets whatever's in the garden at the moment guide her menus for the Obamas.
We were treated to a lovely follow-up: a tour of the White House garden led by Comerford and Yosses. We spent more than an hour going through security at the visitors' gate, and then what a thrill to be on the White House grounds! In the garden, zucchinis, peppers and pumpkins were in full swing, along with a climbing cherry tomato vine from which we were allowed to pluck gorgeously intense tiny tomatoes. There's a papaya tree, artichokes and a gorgeous collection of herbs, including a giant patch of lemon verbena, Yosses' favorite. (He likes to poach peaches in verbena-infused poaching liquid, and he also uses it to make a dessert sauce, sort of a verbena pesto.) While the garden is not officially organic, organic gardening practices are used. Yosses stressed that what's most important when it comes to the First Lady's food initiatives is to get children interested in growing food and getting Americans to eat more produce. Tucked behind the gardens is a composting area, and out on the more open part of the lawn is an apiary — yes, the White House produces its own honey. The bees' flight pattern goes directly out toward Pennsylvania Ave., Yosses told us, urging us not to get in their way.
Another panel, comprised of Washington chefs and restaurateurs, addressed the question of "What happens when the first couple dines out?" The Obamas apparently do so fairly often, yet from what the panelists said, it's always quite an event — at least for the restaurateurs, who seem perpetually star-struck, insiders though they are. (I love that!) They all seemed to agree that the Obamas had done much to elevate the role of dining in our nation's capital. They also talked about what it's like to have politicians from Capitol Hill in their dining rooms. Cathal Armstrong, chef and co-owner of Restaurant Eve, summed it up this way: "Democrats tend to prefer more interesting food, and Republicans tend to prefer more steak and potatoes."
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text: Since I train alone 90% of the time I have to come up with ways to simulate things that normally can only be done with bird boys. My question is when setting up a simulated flyer station in the past I've used multiple stick men and chairs, bird crate and throw a shackled bird. The only issue is I've got just the one primer that goes off as the bird is released. I've jerry rigged another shot and I'm in the process of making another primer shooter. Should I make this one shoot multiple primers with slight delay between or does it matter? I'm just sitting around watching it snow so had to come up with another project to get me out of the house.


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Family: Poecilidae, Livebearers view all from this family
Description The eastern mosquitofish, Gambusia holbrooki, is a species of freshwater fish that is closely related to the western mosquitofish, Gambusia affinis. It is a member of the family Poeciliidae of order Cyprinodontiformes. It is native to the eastern and southern United States, and grows to 3.5 cm in length.
Gambusia holbrooki is found in the southeastern United States and has become an invasive species in Australia, where they were released as a method to decrease mosquito populations. G. holbrooki is considered a planktivorous species which consumes algae and detritus to enhance its dietary requirements. Feeding habits seem to change based on maturity and mating season. This species thrives in shallow water between 31 and 35° Celsius, and seems to be able to acclimate to temperatures above and below this. G. holbrooki has been shown to survive in water with pH and chemical levels known to kill other fish species, and prefers to live in areas where the water flows at a slow pace, is clear and without free floating plant life, and seeks shelter in rooted plants.[1
Dimensions Up to 1 1/4" (3.5 cm).
Habitat Rivers & streams, Lakes & ponds, Estuaries, tidal flats & salt marshes.
Range Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Florida.
Discussion This species is not considered an endangered or threatened species in America because they are able to withstand temperature change, chemical change, and pH change fairly easily. This mitigates many of the problems caused by humans, the biggest of which is its introduction to nonnative areas, such as Australia.


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Family: Troglodytidae, Wrens view all from this family
Description Song is extremely variable, but typically includes fluty warbling notes; calls include an agitated tchut.
Dimensions Length: 4-5 1/2" (10-14 cm)
Habitat Easy to hear, but a challenge to see. Patient watching usually pays off.
Range Rocky Mountains, Southwest, Western Canada, Northwest, Mid-Atlantic, Texas, Plains, Southeast, Great Lakes, California, New England, Eastern Canada, Florida
Voice Locally common summer visitor (mainly May-Aug) to cattail marshes; winters from southern U.S. to Mexico. Present year-round in some coastal districts.
Discussion Vocal but secretive wren that is easier to hear than see. In flight (between one patch of cover and another), note the whirring, rounded wings and rounded tail. Perched birds often cock tail. Sexes are similar. ADULT Has reddish brown upperparts overall, with subtle barring on wings and tail, white streaks on back, and striking, pale supercilium. Face is gray-buff, palest on throat and with speckling on face. Underparts are pale, but with warm orange-buff wash on flanks. JUVENILE Similar, but with grayer face and less distinct supercilium.


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Shares of MetroPCS (PCS), the U.S. cellular operator that last week agreed to merge with Deutsche Telecom's (DTEGY) T-Mobile USA in a recapitalization, are down 52 cents, or 4%, at $11.99 as Bloomberg's Serena Saitto and Scott Moritz this afternoon write that Sprint-Nextel (S) is "holding off on an immediate counterbid," citing multiple unnamed sources with knowledge of the situation.
PCS shares had slumped on the announcement of the recap, which was at an effective buyout price some said was perhaps $16, less than the Street had been counting on. Shares almost immediately were said to be in play based on Sprint offering a competing bid.
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CMS proposes stretching Stage 1 in electronic health records incentive program
Hospitals, physicians and other eligible professionals trying to meet the program's Stage 1 meaningful-use criteria can continue to use 2011 Edition software under the proposal, which will give them "more flexibility," according to a joint announcement by the CMS and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.
"Through letters to CMS, public forums, listening sessions and public comment at CMS meetings, many provider associations have expressed concern that, although 2014 Edition (technology) may be available for adoption, there is a backlog of many months for the updated version to be installed and implemented so that providers can successfully attest for 2014," the rule writers said. "We also understand that the delay in availability may limit a provider's ability to fully implement 2014 Edition (technology) across the facility."
ONC head Karen DeSalvo, M.D., said the modified timeline "will give new options to those who, through no fault of their own, have been unable to get the new 2014 Edition technology, including those at high risk, such as smaller providers and rural hospitals."
Although providers have been pressing hard for leeway, the change leaves them scrambling.
That's particularly true for leaders of hospitals planning to move up to Stage 2. Their payment year under the program began Oct. 1, 2013, and because the current rule allows them to begin their 90-day attestation periods for Stage 2 only on the first day of the fiscal quarters. That leaves hospitals one period to react to the rule change. And their ranks include virtually all of the hundreds of hospitals scheduled to meet Stage 2 requirements for the first time this year.
But Schreiber, whose hospital qualified for meaningful use payments in 2012 and 2013 and is scheduled to move up to Stage 2 this payment year, wonders if the proposed rule is "too little too late," given the protracted rulemaking process. The comment period on the proposed rule is 60 days. "If it's going to be four to six month to final regs, three months brings us into the next quarter and I've already had to make my decision."
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Family: Papilionidae, Swallowtails view all from this family
Description The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) is a species of swallowtail butterfly native to North America. It is one of the most familiar butterflies in the eastern United States, where it is common in many different habitats. It flies from spring to fall, during which it produces two to three broods. Adults feed on the nectar of many species of flowers, mostly from those of the Apocynaceae, Asteraceae, and Fabaceae families. P. glaucus has a wingspan measuring 7.9 to 14 centimeters (3 to 5.5 in). The male is yellow with four black "tiger stripes" on each fore wing. Females may be either yellow or black, making them dimorphic. The yellow morph is similar to the male, while the dark morph is almost completely black.
The green eggs are laid singly on plants of the Magnoliaceae and Rosaceae families. Young caterpillars are brown and white; older ones are green with two black, yellow, and blue eyespots on the thorax. The caterpillar will turn brown prior to pupating. It will reach a length of 5.5 centimeters (2.2 in). The chrysalis varies from a whitish color to dark brown. Hibernation occurs in this stage in locations with cold winter months.
Dimensions 3 1/8-5 1/2" (79-140 mm).
Habitat Cities, suburbs & towns, Forests & woodlands, Freshwater swamps, marshes & bogs, Meadows & fields.
Range Alaska, Plains, Texas, Western Canada, Southeast, New England, Florida, Great Lakes, Rocky Mountains, Mid-Atlantic, Eastern Canada.


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The Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) program provides loans through the government to parents of dependent undergraduate students and students in graduate and professional programs participating in the Direct Loan Program.
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Biography All Music Guide
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One of the first and best "performance artists," Meredith Monk's work is some of the least contrived and most convincing in that amorphously defined genre. Though largely and perhaps primarily a musician, Monk combines sound with movement, image, and object, creating an art that defies category. Her unconventional treatment of the voice as a musical instrument unto itself is arguably her greatest innovation; no other Western artist has done more to extend the art of the wordless vocal. Born in Peru of American parents, Monk was raised in New York and Connecticut. She studied eurhythmics, an educational method that related music to movement, in her youth. She attended Sarah Lawrence College in New York's Westchester County, receiving her bachelor of arts degree in 1964. Monk also studied voice with Vicki Starr, John Devers, and Jeanette Lovetri; composition with Ruth Lloyd, Richard Averee, and Glenn Mack; and piano with Gershon Konikow. In 1968, she formed her first group, the House, as a vehicle for exploring her concepts of interdisciplinary performance, combining extended vocal techniques with dance, theater, film, and other elements. Monk received the first of two Guggenheim fellowships in 1972 (the other came ten years later). She formed Meredith Monk and Vocal Ensemble in 1978, and recorded a number of highly acclaimed albums, among them Dolmen Music (ECM New Series, 1981) and Our Lady of Late: The Vanguard Tapes (Wergo, 1986); both of which won the German Critic's Prize. Other awards include several honorary doctorates, 16 ASCAP awards for musical composition, the 1986 National Music Theatre Award, and three Obies. In 1995, she was awarded a MacArthur "genius" award. In July 2000, New York's Lincoln Center Festival honored Monk with a three-concert retrospective of her music, entitled Voice Travel. Her music has also been heard in films, including Godard's La Nouvelle Vague and the Coen Brothers' The Big Lebowski.


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A trip to Galle
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Our accommodation was located inside the Dutch Fort which gave us a good place to start exploring. We climbed the fort wall and saw a large barge that had been blown onto the rocks and was now stuck... We wandered down to Flag rock where there was a group of local kids offering to jump from the fort wall into the water so we could take a photo -- none of us took them up on their offer. Continuing on we came to the lighthouse - built in 1938 it sits in front of a brick structure that used to hold all the powder magazines for ammunition. Also in the fort is a very small gate which used to be the main entrance to the fort -- this was built in 1669
We continued onto the clock tower which had great views of the Galle Cricket Ground. The fort over this side is in excellent condition with many little things to explore... We were almost back to where we started so we made our way to the local pizza shop to get something to eat ... it was great -- i just had the veggie noodles and they came in second behind our 5 star chef at the 1 star hotel. Back at our hotel I relaxed with my book before meeting up at 6pm to watch the sunset over the fort. We saw whales out in the distance and turtles poking their heads out of the water. The clouds were kind of obscuring the sun but it was still very pretty.
Back at Hotel Weltevreden they had prepared for us a great curry for dinner. We all felt like going to bed at 7.30 but felt it was too early so we went for a walk round the fort. Its really quiet at night inside and we ended up at this 5 star luxurious hotel on the balcony/veranda area. Having a good sticky we saw the magnificent pool out the back and the lovely courtyard setting it was in...
By 9pm we had all crashed ready for our trip to the capital of Colombo - not looking forward to the traffic craziness but all excited about our upcoming train ride along the coast.!


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The premise of this article is that the Obama Administration is side-stepping congress and using the EPA to control the production of ammunition. The idea of these people abusing their power to get what they want is not far fetched. It seems that every move they make has ulterior motives. This sounds like it is right out of the Obama play book.
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Last night Frederick TRU had a few each of the Clone Wars 3 packs.
Last night Frederick TRU had a few each of the Clone Wars 3 packs.
Picked up Saga Gold Vader (lame action feature ruins this one!) & Snowtrooper (very nice, not sure of why all the complaints) at Hagerstown Wal Mart today. Looks like I was the last to see these. No sign of any other new figures. At least I got these! So keep your eyes open for these guys!
thx AJ for heads up on ephant man
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The movie changed my life. It was much better than Cats. I'd go see it again and again and again.
Potomac Mills WalMart put out another Snowtrooper case this morning. That was a suprise. Ran into the "toy dept. witch" (putting it a nicely as I can) that gave me a hard time on Monday. Giving me the evil eye the whole time. Pot. Mills TRU had absolutely nothing. Was told that they're not expecting any figures in until "MAYBE" next week. Target around the corner had the remains of the Snowtrooper case.
I got the new Luke and snowtrooper yesterday afternoon at Wal-mart in Frederick. It looks like the rest of the case had been bought already. They still had a Boba Fett and R2 left (as well as about a dozen pegwarmers.)
No prob, glad you were able to pick him up!Originally Posted by valin horn
I'm out in Glen Allen, VA for a business trip. I stopped by the local Wal-Mart and Target. Target had 2 old deluxe figures and that's it. Wal-Mart had nothing but old 2002 figs even after they restocked Wednesday night. I plan on checking out TRU tomorrow.
"Smeeeeee....Heeeeeee...." -- Kryten 4000
Hit my usual places this today and struck out: Pot. Mills WalMart.....a bunch of pilot Jangos. P.M. Target....no figures at all. P.M. TRU.....all they had were POTJ figs and some of the earlier saga figs. Had a person at TRU check in the back for anything new. After a few minutes she came back to say that there is nothing at all in the way of figures.
Does anyone know of a SKN/SKU # for the newer figs (Coleman Trebor/Wat Tambor) that I can use at TRU? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
KBkids.com is showing the saga Tie as being in stock and shipping. It may start showing up in the stores soon.