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About Blizzard92
Ph.D. Student - Earth System Science (UC Irvine), B.Sc. - Atmospheric Sciences (Cornell University)
By: Zachary Labe , 8:05 PM GMT on December 18, 2012
Posted Tuesday, 18 December 2012
A closed upper level low will continue to slowly move through southern Canada and upstate New York during the later half of the upcoming week. A deep trough and subsequent northwest flow will allow for the first prolonged lake effect snow event of the year. Widespread upslope snows are also expected across the Appalachians up through the White/Green Mountains. Accumulations will be widespread in the snow belt regions, but generally light to moderate amounts.
Lake Effect Snow Outbreak December 21-23, 2012
A significant winter storm will be tracking through the Midwest and Great Lakes by the middle of this week. This 992mb surface low will track across the Great Lakes and begin to weaken across western New York. A closed upper level low will begin to slowly meander across southern Canada increasing moisture under a northwest flow behind the steep cold front. H85 thermals will fall to a meager -6C, but given that lake temperatures are near 10F above normal, there will be enough of a gradient to spark a widespread lake effect event. The flow for the duration of the event will be around 300-315 degrees with possibly an even more northerly component depending on the track of the ULL. Limited instability will prevent significant banding, but nevertheless with PWATs +0.5SD there will be widespread snow shower activity for several days across the region.
This flow will increase snows across favored upslope and orographic locations from northern West Virginia up through the Laurel Highlands. Favored peaks in Garret County, MD up through Mt. Davis, PA and Laurel Summit, PA may see upwards of 10" of snow during this period. Current model QPF is already at an impressive ~0.5 inches. Across the Chautauqua Ridge in southwestern New York, upslope totals may also approach 10" of snow. This will help lay a fresh snow pack to several ski resorts in the region that are featuring a seasonal snow deficit of nearly two feet to date. As drier air begins to rotate into the region on Saturday, widespread light snow shower activity (with a few enhanced SN bands) will begin to focus into a more cellular nature under diurnal forcing. Mesoscale guidance indicates the development of several stronger bands off of Ontario down through possibly Rochester and Syracuse. UUV and omega growth peak during this period allowing for excellent dendritic growth. Snow ratios during this period may approach 17:1 with snow rates at 1in/hr in some locations. Northern Cayuga County through Onondaga and Madison Counties in New York will see the highest accumulations. During this period upslope snows will increase across northern Vermont in the higher elevations. This will be a multi-day event for this area with amounts approaching two feet above 3000ft by Monday.
Given the length of the fetch and typical northwest flow, a few snow bands may stretch east of the mountains into the central ridge and valley region of Pennsylvania and Poconos. Any accumulations in this area will be isolated and generally around 1-3 inches. A bit of Huron connection may be possible Saturday night during the peak of the lake effect snow event. At this point in the medium range, it is too early to highlight typical bands such as the 322 streamer.
Drier and more stable air will cutoff the cyclonic circulation by early next week with more seasonable temperatures. Winds will also begin to relax.
Regional Radar...
(Courtesy of NOAA)
Regional Advisories...
(Courtesy of NOAA)
Storm Reports...
Storm Impacts...
1. Sustained winds of 20-30mph with gusts approaching 40mph are expected over the region with whiteout conditions possible in snow squalls.
2. Deep moisture field and long fetch will allow snow showers to stretch east of the mountains.
3. Heavy snow accumulations in favored 300 degree snow belts are expected with totals approaching up to 10"
4. First widespread lake effect event of the winter will have greater impacts than normal due to the the infrequency this December.
5. Temperatures and air mass will be marginally cold and generally in the upper 20s to mid 30s for most areas.
Snow Map...
*The heaviest snow accumulations will be confined to the higher elevations and favored northwest flow snow belt regions. The highest accumulations are expected near the Syracuse metro region and across the upslope effect region of the Green Mountains near Stowe in northern Vermont. Heavy accumulations are also likely up through West Virginia and into the Laurel Highlands. Outside the snow belts snow amounts will be more isolated and dependent on the exact location of the bands and showers which are impossible to forecast exactly at this point in time.
Current Great Lakes Water Temperatures...
(Courtesy of NOAA)
Current Lake Erie Wind Direction and Speed...
(Courtesy of NOAA)
Current Lake Erie Water Temperature...
(Courtesy of NOAA)
"Selected City Accumulations"
Erie- 4-6" of snow with higher amounts to the south and east of the city
Meadville, PA- 4-8" of snow
Bradford, PA- 3-6" of snow with higher amounts near Warren County
Butler, PA- 2-4" of snow
Pittsburgh, PA- 1-4" of snow with isolated higher amounts
Latrobe, PA- 1-4" of snow
Indiana, PA- 2-4" of snow
Johnstown, PA- 5-10" of snow with higher amounts possible
Somerset, PA- 4-8" of snow with higher amounts possible
Altoona, PA- 1-4" of snow
Du Bois/Clearfield, PA- 3-6" of snow with locally higher amounts
Philipsburg, PA- 3-5" of snow
State College, PA- 1-3" of snow
Lock Haven, PA- 1-3" of snow
Williamsport, PA- Locally 1-2" of snow
Mt. Pocono, PA- 1-2" of snow
Selinsgrove, PA- Locally 1-2" of snow
Harrisburg, PA- Isolated C-1" of snow
Hagerstown, MD- Isolated C-1" of snow
Cumberland, MD- 1-3" of snow
Frostburg, MD- 2-4" of snow
McHenry, MD- 4-8" of snow
Oakland, MD- 4-9" of snow
Snowshoe, WV- 4-9" of snow
Buffalo, NY- 2-5" of snow with higher amounts to the south and west
Watertown, NY- 3-5" of snow
Syracuse, NY- 6-12" of snow with locally higher amounts
Albany, NY- Locally 1-2" of snow
Ithaca, NY- 1-4" of snow
Binghamton, NY- 1-2" of snow
Saranac Lake, NY- 3-5" of snow
Utica, NY- 5-10" of snow
Burlington, VT- 1-2" of snow. Higher amounts to east approaching 12"
North Conway, NH- 1-4" of snow
"Subject to Change"
Current Northeast Snow Depth and Northeast Wind chills...
(Courtesy of Wunderground)
Model Analysis
The GFS is a low resolution global model that typically does not do well in mesoscale events such as lake effect snow. But forecast QPF maps already suggest widespread high amounts over the Northeast snow belts, which is very impressive at this forecast range. A deep moisture field and long northwest fetch is suggested. The ECMWF is also in full support of this event especially across the upslope regions of northern Vermont where an extended multi-day period of heavy snow is possible. Isolated amounts in this region could reach 24" in some areas above 3000ft. All guidance supports a closed low that will allow for a bit of synoptic influence favoring some lighter snows outside the typical snow belts especially for western Pennsylvania and upstate western New York. These amounts will remain light though with QPF less than .15" for most areas. At this range, the NAM and other high resolution guidance is a bit too far out for their time frame. Latest trends in the GFS/ECMWF are showing a possible increase northerly component which would decrease the widespread activity of the snow showers. At this time it looks like the Buffalo metro area will be spared the worst of the event, while areas towards Rochester and Syracuse will be more favored.
After the Storm
As temperature anomalies approach +6F for the month of December for many climatological reporting stations across the Northeast, many are left asking where is winter. A majority of the cold air is locked well to the northwest of the contiguous United States in northern Canada. Even across areas seeing the next bout of winter weather in the Midwest, H85 thermals never even fall below -10C south of the Canadian border. This is a clear indication that much of the nation is well above normal in the temperature department. A +EPO in correspondance with a -PNA will continue to keep the cold air locked up to the north through the end of the month. A few energy meteorologists have been hinting at winter storm chances post Christmas in the Northeast, but given the latest tropical monsoon forcing indices out of the Indian Ocean and the status quo of the current NAO, it is likely these middle latitude cyclones will continue tracking through the Great Lakes. If any secondary cyclogenesis occurs on the east coast, it will only favor far northern New England with wintry precipitation. Unless we see a dramatic change in ensemble guidance and teleconnections, period through the end of December will be snowless across much of the east. While temperatures will likely average near normal, they will feature an oscillating pattern of unseasonable warmth as lows track to the northwest, and then brief arctic air behind the cold fronts.
After a near record dry November, the polar jet has begun to increase in activity as we continue a stormy pattern with several shortwaves per week. This pattern will continue through early January with precipitation totals averaging above normal for all climatological stations. While the MJO forcing remains meager and few changes in the NAO are expected, there are a few signs that the EPO will shift negative and begin to dump some arctic air farther south. As we also enter the coldest portion of the year, it is likely snow chances will begin to increase by early January. That being said, there are no signs of any abnormally snow periods.
Despite another snowless and record warm start to the meteorological winter, the synoptic pattern is very different than last winter. Whether that is encouraging or not, it is critical for snowlovers that we do not see any development of a PV in Alaska. This would disrupt the potentially favorable Pacific by January and allow increasing upper level heights over the eastern United States. The main idea to take from the long term will be a continued stormy pattern of Great Lakes cutters, while the east coast sees mostly rain in association with frontal passages. Any front end warm air advection winter precipitation will likely be confined to northern New England. If any pattern change does occur, it will likely be post New Years.
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Lower Susquehanna Valley Doppler...
(Courtesy of WGAL)
"10mi northeast of Harrisburg 2012-2013 Winter Statistics"
(Snow Stats)
Monthly Total (October)- 0.0in
Monthly Total (November)- 0.8"
Monthly Total (December)- 9.5"
Seasonal Total- 10.3"
Winter Weather Advisories- 4
Winter Storm Warnings- 0
Ice Storm Warnings- 0
Blizzard Warnings- 0
Freezing Rain Advisories- 0
Winter Storm Watches- 0
(Temperature Stats)
Lowest High Temperature- 36.1F
Lowest Low Temperature- 18.5F
Wind Chill Advisories- 0
Wind Chill Warnings- 0
(Snow Storms Stats)
First Trace of Snow - November 24 - Lake Effect Snow Showers
First Measurable Snow - November 27 - 0.8" - Overrunning event
Enhanced Clipper - December 24 - 2.1" - Christmas Eve Snow!
Miller B - December 26 - 3.3" - 0.15" of freezing rain also
Miller B - December 29 - 4.1" - Moderate all snow event
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Applies to omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids: oral capsule, oral delayed release capsule, oral kit, oral liquid, oral tablet chewable
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2. "Product Information. Sea-Omega 30 (omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids)." Watson Pharmaceuticals, Corona, CA.
3. Harris WS, Gonzales M, Laney N, Sastre A, Borkon AM "Effects of omega-3 Fatty acids on heart rate in cardiac transplant recipients." Am J Cardiol 98 (2006): 1393-5
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Three members of Hope's MIAA co-champion volleyball team have been named to the NCAA Division III All-Region team by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA).
The Great Lakes all-region team includes players from Division III teams in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio.
Hope honorees are sophomore setter Greer Bratschie of Grand Rapids (East Grand Rapids HS), senior outside hitter Cassidy Bulthuis of Nunica (Spring Lake HS), and senior middle hitter Jacie Fielder of Richmond, Ill. (Richmond Burton HS),
Fiedler is receiving all-region honors for the second consecutive year.
All three players were also recently named to the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) all-conference teams.
It marks the second consecutive year that three Hope players have been honored in the same year.
The All-Region honorees become eligible for AVCA All-America consideration.


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Ghosh to discuss Geniza project
Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 4:30 p.m. · 101 McCormick Hall
Posted March 20, 2008; 10:16 a.m.
Amitav Ghosh, one of the most widely known Indians writing in English today, will speak at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, in 101 McCormick Hall.
Ghosh will discuss "The Making of 'In an Antique Land': India, Egypt and the Cairo Geniza," referring to his 1992 book for which he did much of his research through the Princeton Geniza Project. The Princeton project is part of a global effort to catalog and computerize items from the Cairo Geniza, a repository of Jewish documents discovered in the 1890s. "In an Antique Land," set in Egypt and India, tells the story of a 12th-century Jewish trader and his Indian slave, whose records were discovered among the letters and other documents of the Cairo Geniza.
Ghosh's works also include the novels "The Circle of Reason," "The Shadow Lines," "The Calcutta Chromosome," "The Glass Palace" and "The Hungry Tide." His novels have won several prestigious awards in Europe and India.
Ghosh's talk is the 30th annual Carolyn Drucker Memorial Lecture, sponsored by the Department of Near Eastern Studies and the Program in Judaic Studies. This talk initially was scheduled last year but was postponed.


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What should I know regarding pregnancy, nursing and administering Acabamate to children or the elderly?
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Precaution: DRUG MAY CONCENTRATE IN MILK. POTENTIAL LETHARGY & SEDATION.
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Precaution: (BEERS)(SOM) HIGH RISK OF ADDICTION/ SEDATION. FALL RISK. AVOID USE.
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text: Saw $3.55 on Monday, today same Arco was $3.59, and $3.85 today at Chevron. Stupid oil derricks are pumping away in the hills behind my house and that Arco day and night, they drive that oil a few miles southwest to the refineries, then drive it a few miles back to us and JACK UP THE PRICE FOR NO ****ING REASON! Damned gougers, I'd love to hear their bullcrap arguments for justifying why this gasoline costs more than anywhere despite traveling under 20 miles in the past million years.


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By David Wheeler/Special to the NEMS Daily Journal
It was a wild last day of the regular season for the 2012 Tupelo Golden Wave baseball team.
Involved in a four-way tie in the four-team Division 2-6A, Tupelo did something it had not done since 1983 – miss the postseason by losing on that last day.
That has perhaps created an edgier, hungrier Wave team, who open the 2013 season today, hosting Lafayette in the Tupelo Classic.
"We've talked about it a little, but we've turned the page," said Tupelo head coach Gary Enis, whose Wave finished 18-10 last season. "Last year, we were playing from behind a lot, so this year we've got to get on the board early.
"This group has been fun to be around, and I look for good things to happen."
The good things for Tupelo begin at 6 p.m. today against Lafayette. The Wave hosts Saltillo at 5 p.m. Saturday.
Good things for Tupelo could also begin with an uncommonly swift defensive outfield. Seniors J. G. Miley, Rob McCauley, Bud Goss, and juniors Hudson Roy and Michael Ray basically constitute five centerfielders that Enis can interchange at will.
'definitely loaded'
"We're wanting to come out and prove ourselves," said Miley, a Jones County Junior College signee. "We're definitely loaded, and I don't think there's anybody in the state that can compete with our outfield."
A young pitching staff will benefit directly from the outfield defense, with Roy (3-3) and fellow junior Carter Clayton (4-0), and senior Ben Matthews (2 saves) three of the most experienced.
Enis will start off the season with a senior infield of Matthews at shortstop, William Drummond at third, J.P. Stanzell at second, Kyle Cofer at first, and Michael Hensley catching.
"From a speed perspective, the outfield is great," Enis said. "As long as I've been here, this could be one of the best we've had.
"But can they be productive offensively? We've got to have our best nine on the field, and we've got more than nine that can play."
With offensive production impacting the defensive alignment, Hensley (.375) and Matthews (.356) are the top two returning hitters. Enis expects sophomore Colton Norrod as a designated hitter in some contests as one of the factors impacting the offense.
"If we can pitch, then we'll be a good pitching and defensive team," Enis said. "Our hitters need to be more productive, and we need to utilize our team speed."
Tupelo Classic schedule
3:30 p.m. – Saltillo vs. Itawamba AHS
6 p.m. – Lafayette vs. Tupelo
10:30 a.m. – Corinth vs. Nettleton
1 p.m – Lafayette vs. Nettleton
3:30 p.m. – Southaven vs. IAHS
6 p.m. – Saltillo vs. Tupelo


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I would ask that all request for autographs please be patient... I have not decided how much to charge. The same goes to those who have questions to me (as a published writer ).... I feel like a little compensation is in order.
What am I talking about you ask? I am sorry, I thought everyone knew .
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The St. Croix combo is one of the best values on the market. Redington also offers a great valued combo in the RedStart series.
A 4 wt rod will handle trout up to about 4 or 5 pounds so this line size won't be your limiting factor for the streams you are going to fish. However, the best way to make a rod wt choice is by the size and weight of the flies you are going to use. If you are not going to fish flies bigger than a #16 (maybe a #14) the 4 wt rod will do just fine. If you are going to fish flies up to a #10, the 5 wt is the better choice. If you are going to fish flies up to #6 (#4 in a pinch), a 6 wt is the better choice.
In other words, instead of making a rod choice on the basis of the size fish you are going to fish for, make it on the basis of the size and weight of flies you are going to fish. Remember a heavier line rod can always fish small flies; however, a light line rod doesn't do too well with larger flies.
|I will generally be fishing on medium-sized streams. The current will vary in strength. Would a 5 weight be more suitable? As for size of fish---generally 12" trout for the norm, with the chance to hook into some in the 20"-24" range.
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What type of water will you be fishing? A 4 wt is good for small to intermediate sized waters, but you might want something a bit heavier for larger waters/currents and the possibility of getting into big fish.
I'm a big St. Croix fan, so you won't get any arguements from me. If you weren't doing a catalog order, I'd say cast before you buy to make sure the rod is right for you. In fact, if you know someone who has one of the rods you mentioned, give it a test run if at all possible.
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Hi all,
I'm thinking about getting into flyfishing, and am trying to decide what type of rod and reel combo to purchase. I've been looking in Cabelas at the St. Croix Imperial combo, St Croix Avid combo, and a Fenwick HMG Combo. I'll be using the combo primarily for trout fishing, and need a versatile rod that will allow me to fish with nymphs as well as dry flies. I've been thinking about getting a #4 weight rod, probably 8 1/2 to 9 ft. Is this too light?
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Homer is yellow, 60 lb.and the total package. FC at 3; Nat'l Open finalist at 4; gets his go from his Lean Mac Mom and his smarts from his dad (FC/AFC Esprits Power Play -part of that great litter with 8 titlted dogs). He is EIC and CNM clear - good hips,elbows and eyes - great health. Very lean and agile. Sweet disposition at home and a go getter in the field-only $850 - natural breeding - North Texas location - for additional information call Pam Ingham 214-537-9120A little update on Homer.
Homer was born in Texas from a Lean Mac bitch owned by Judy Aycock but who lived with us – Blitz was a great momma and produced some wonderful pups. Homer's daddy was the wonderful dog owned by John and Martha Russel –Esprit's Power Play. Homer was Pow's first titled offspring (with many more to come.) We always liked to think that Blitz brought fire and passion to the table and Pow provided the brains and sweetness as well as talent.
Homer came home to Texas this past year and we started breeding him last summer. He had been on Dave Rorem's truck after basics with Bryan White. Dave did a wonderful job with Homer – FC at three and Nat'l Finalist at 4, and great training and experience. However we felt Homer deserved a well-earned rest and brought him home last year – ran him a little and basically let him make the transition to being a family dog as well as a competition dog.
Breeding Homer had never been a priority but we were approached after he got back to Texas about breeding. Cindy McGaw (Homer's 'other' mom who lives on the Fish River) and I decided that perhaps he would make a good choice for some as he has a lot to bring to the table. Besides his record, he is eic and cnm clear and (knock on wood) never been sidelined by injuries. He is not a big dog, but very agile, quick and pretty good looking (yes, I'm prejudiced) . In other words, he has pretty good genes to add to the pool!
We love having Homer home – he is fun to train and loves being part of a family now. There are now several litters on the ground and people seem to like the pups, but it is too soon to tell anything. We will be taking on one of the little ones ourselves and are anxious to see how the little guy develops. Anyone interested in more info on Homer can feel free to contact me anytime!


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Any industrial hydraulic circuit can benefit from the generous application of filters. However, cost and other factors, such as available space, limit the number of filters that can be specified for any given system. The best systems, then, are strategically engineered to ensure that fluid is filtered properly at each stage of its journey through the circuit. Ideally, filtration should be provided in the reservoir, before and after the pump, in return lines, and off-line. Again, though, cost generally prohibits implementing filtration systems as extensive as this.
In reality, designers have to make tough decisions about which filters they can afford and which ones they can do without. The extent of filtration depends on:
- cleanliness requirements of the components,
- ambient contamination,
- duty cycle of the equipment,
- confidence in maintenance practices, and
- other variables that vary from application to application.
So when specifying the ideal hydraulic filtration circuit just isn't an option, determining which filters will do the greatest good for an application (and for the least amount of money) becomes the task at hand. Following are some general cost-versus-benefit guidelines to help you make this determination.
Breather filters are placed on hydraulic reservoirs to prevent atmospheric contamination from entering. Air enters the reservoir whenever the fluid level drops. This occurs during normal cycling of the machine, and when fluid cools down during idle periods. Breathers are designed to stop particles larger than 3 µm from entering the system. This is a sensible, affordable solution for any hydraulic system, but by all means cannot be the only filter on a hydraulic system.
*Cost: $10 to $15 Benefit: high
Suction strainers, or sump-type filters, are typically found in the hydraulic fluid reservoir. Their only real use is to keep cigarette butts, moths, nuts and bolts, and the like out of the pump. These large size contaminants easily can be eliminated instead by keeping the reservoir sealed and by using a filler-breather and return-line filter. However, no matter how unlikely it may seem that large objects such as these could find their way into a hydraulic reservoir, the potential does exist. So the low cost of a suction strainer could prevent extensive damage to an expensive hydraulic pump (not to mention the cost of downtime).
*Cost: $10 to $15 Benefit: medium
Suction filters, normally placed between the reservoir and the pump, are designed to remove particles sized from 5 to 150 µm. They are easier to service and less expensive than many other types of filters. However, to prevent restricting the pump's suction line (which could cause cavitation), they tend to be substantially larger than similar return or pressure filters with the same flow rating.
Contaminants other than dirt
Excessive water in a hydraulic system can be just as detrimental as excessive dirt. Water often enters a hydraulic system when humid air is drawn into the reservoir through the filter breather. Water-removal elements can be specified to remove water from the hydraulic fluid, but better still is to keep the water from entering in the first place.
To keep water from entering the reservoir, filter breathers containing a desiccant can be specified. The desiccant, which must be replaced periodically, absorbs moisture from the air as it is drawn into the reservoir. Another alternative is a reservoir sealed from the atmosphere by using a balloon-type bladder that contains the air as it is drawn in.
Air bubbles suspended in the hydraulic fluid are also undesirable. Air drawn into the pump can cause it to cavitate, which will cause rapid wear and drastically shorten pump life.
Reservoirs, baffles, and return lines should be designed to prevent the formation of foam and bubbles. But for added protection, a diffuser can be positioned near return lines to break up bubbles as they enter the reservoir. A diffuser is a screen positioned about 45° from horizontal. As fluid passes through the screen, bubbles collect on the mesh and collide with each other to form larger bubbles. These larger bubbles then rise to the surface of the fluid and will not be drawn into the suction line, which should be positioned near the bottom of the reservoir. Flow diffusers are becoming more popular as reservoirs become smaller. In the past, large reservoirs were specified to provide plenty of time for entrained air to rise to the fluid surface. With smaller reservoirs, however, fluid spends less time in the reservoir, so there is less time for air to rise to the surface.
The most popular application of suction filters is on variable-speed hydrostatic drives, usually found in mobile equipment and some industrial drives. They also are often used with charge pumps.
*Cost: $50 to $500 Benefit: medium
Off-line filters, sometimes referred to as kidney loops, can achieve very fine filtration by maintaining steady-state flow that can filter fluid whether the main hydraulic system is running or not. (Kidney-loop circuits often contain a heat exchanger to keep hydraulic fluid within an optimum temperature range.) The entire hydraulic system can keep operating while the kidney loop filter is being serviced, or the kidney loop can clean the fluid in the reservoir while the hydraulic system is shut down.
A kidney loop draws fluid from the reservoir, pumps it through its low-pressure filters, and returns it to the reservoir. Filter elements in a kidney loop are easy to reach, so they are more likely to be maintained than filters placed in hard-to-reach areas of the machine. Kidney-loop filters can either be integrated into the main hydraulic reservoir, or they can be incorporated into a mobile filter cart for servicing many hydraulic systems.
This type of filtration presents opportunities for creative and economical application. For example, a kidney loop running all night can remove an enormous amount of contamination from the reservoir, which will extend the life of all the filters in the hydraulic circuit. Or a filter cart can clean fluid overnight in one system, be moved to another machine to filter its fluid all day, then moved to a third machine for overnight filtration.
Unfortunately, kidney loop filters do not directly protect components. Their main function is to thoroughly clean the hydraulic fluid. Also, most filter carts require an electric or air motor to drive their circulating pump, so they can be used only where an external source of power is nearby.
*Cost: $300 to $1500 Benefit: high


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- Taken by
- Tom Nelson
- Explore score
- 119
- Size
- 0.66 Gigapixels
- Views
- 5925
- Date added
- Oct 06, 2010
- Date taken
- Sep 21, 2010
- Gear
Canon G10 + Raynox with homema...
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- Competitions
- Tags
- austria, tyrol, salzkammergut, hallstatt, lake, see
- Description
Morning in Austria's lake district. This uses better-matched images than my first attempt (www.gigapan.org/gigapans/60725/). The images are all 3-shot HDRs, tone mapped in Photomatix.
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Love this image
Ah, that's the one I was thinking of - well done. As to not being able to find images that really is the gigapanographer's curse. I suppose it is also an issue for photographers in general, but I filled up a 2TB hard drive in a couple of months last Summer. In my case it isn't finding photos that's the problem, it is find the right *disk* - I must have more than 12 of them now.
The only colonade that I know of is in Bath (www.gigapan.org/gigapans/43042/snap shots/122066/). What you are refering to on the Rice campus is cloisters and the ones in front of Fondren are the only ones I know of that have bicycles: www.gigapan.org/gigapans/28930/ and looking at this particular panorama, it does need some HDR done to it, but alas I am not sure where the original images are.
@tnp561: "The surreal look is in vogue right now"? Really? I better get on to my agent then :-) I think the surreal look is moreish but eye-candy. I suspect that all photographers who discover the "beyond the spectrum" look do the same as I did i.e. apply the effect to every single photo they can find on their hard disk :-) My guess is that it is like working in a chocolate factory where you are allowed to eat all the chocolate you want until you become sick of it. I have been doing the surreal thing for quite a few months now and the attraction is just starting to fade.
@Texas_Photo: Yes, that was one of the images I was thinking of, but I feel there was another where the colonade (if that's what it's called - I mean the thing with columns) was on the left-hand side of the image. I think it was predominantly red brickwork. Was there a bicycle too? Anyway, now that I have seen the Squirrelpan again, I am not sure there is much you could do to improve it :-)
This one? www.gigapan.org/gigapans/8298/ When taking panoramas at Rice, there are so many light and shadow areas that it can be at times difficult to capture the natural light properly ... unless I use the Leica D-Lux 3, which in fact was the camera that I used to take the above panorama. In this panorama of Hallstatt, Austria, Tom has captured all the zones nicely and has created a beautiful GigaPan using his HDR techniques.
I agree with Kilgore. The individual brackets are not much more difficult, and the software does the work for you. The surreal look is in vogue right now but the software can be used more subtly.
@Texas_Photo: I'm surprised you think you can't compete. Not that "competition" is relevant, but your feeling for photography and the treatment of light and shade in particular makes you an obvious candidate for a tone-mapper (to me, anyway). I'm thinking of your images of Rice here, but I can't find the ones I mean. I think a squirrel may have been involved in one. Also I can see a long exterior corridor where the roof is supported by many columns. Does that ring a bell?
I have to agree with David: you have managed to use tone-mapping in the production of a gigapan AND a natural-looking gigapan at that - this is a real achievement in my book. Obviously, taking a picture of somewhere so pretty is cheating but otherwise I am very impressed. Perhaps one day when we both have time, we can swap notes.
One of the complaints about HDR is that HDR looks a bit fakey; however, this HDR GigaPan of yours looks terrific because of its natural appearance. It really does look nice ... congratulations on one fine effort. You should tell David Pogue about this (firstname.lastname@example.com ) as he is very big on digital photography. From my perspective, there are several types of HDR: (1) General HDR, (2) Good looking HDR as demonstrated by your GigaPan, (3) Fakey HDR and (4) Stunning on-the-other-side-of-the-sprectrum HDR as demonstrated by Kilgore's work such as www.gigapan.org/gigapans/63821/ and www.gigapan.org/gigapans/63825/ I really can't compete with the two of you .. you dudes are too good :)
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GigaPan Stitch version 1.0.0804 (Macintosh)
Panorama size: 655 megapixels (34908 x 18784 pixels)
Input images: 88 (11 columns by 8 rows)
Field of view: 74.9 degrees wide by 40.3 degrees high (top=20.3, bottom=-20.0)
Use larger blending region
Original image properties:
Camera make: Canon (+ 64 unknown)
Camera model: Canon PowerShot G10
Image size: 4416x3312, 4427x3316, 4432x3326 (14.6 megapixels - 14.7 megapixels)
Capture time: 2010-09-21 07:58:48 - 2010-09-21 08:34:22
Aperture: f/5.59591 - f/5.6
Exposure time: 0.00625 - 0.0166667 (+ 64 unknown)
Focal length (35mm equiv.): 51.6 mm (+ 84 unknown)
Digital zoom: off (+ 64 unknown)
White balance: Automatic (+ 64 unknown)
Exposure mode: Manual (+ 64 unknown)
Horizontal overlap: 26.8 to 43.3 percent
Vertical overlap: 24.3 to 40.6 percent
Computer stats: 6144 MB RAM, 4 CPUs
Total time 6:21 (4.3 seconds per picture)
Alignment: 54 seconds, Projection: 1:04, Blending: 4:23
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Sarcastic Quotes, Sarcasm Sayings
Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until they speak.
– Steven Wright
Mirrors can't talk, lucky for you they can't laugh either.
I don't believe in plastic surgery,
But in your case,
Go ahead.
Silence is golden.
duct tape is silver.
I'd tell you to go to hell, but I work there and don't want to see your ugly mug every day.
People say that laughter is the best medicine…
your face must be curing the world!
Violence won't solve anything…But it sure makes me feel good.
You go girl! And don't come back.
Sarcasm is the body's natural defense against stupidity.
That is the ugliest top Ive ever seen, yet it compliments your face perfectly.
I am busy right now, can I ignore you some other time?
I never forget a face, but in your case I'll be glad to make an exception.
Tell me… Is being stupid a profession or are you just gifted?
Well my imaginary friend thinks you have serious mental problems
If you've never met the devil in the road of life, its because you're both heading in the same direction.
I'm not listening, but keep talking. I enjoy the way your voice makes my ears bleed.
"Don't make me hit you again!"
"You're going to hit me again? No, don't do that! I might not survive!"
Are you always this retarded or are you making a special effort today?
I'm not your type. I'm not inflatable.
"I'd insult you, but the sad truth is that you wouldn't understand and if I tried to explain it to you, your brain might implode from information overload."
Jealously is a disease…get well soon!!!!
Me pretending to listen should be enough for you.
Police pulls over a speeding car ;
COP: I've been waiting for you all day.
DRIVER: Yeah well I got here as fast as I could.
Boy: "You're not my type."
Girl: "Why, cause I can read??"


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The Hurricanes don't have any five-star recruits among next year's commitments, but they do have 11 four-star prospects. UM's class (26 commitments) is ranked sixth by Rivals. FSU (25 commitments) is ranked seventh.
FSU lined up with nine Rivals five-star prospects Saturday: defensive ends Eddie Goldman, Mario Edwards, Jacobbi McDaniel and Christian Jones; defensive backs Jalen Ramsey and Joyner; quarterback Jameis Winston; and running backs Wilder and Karlos Williams.
UM had three: Howard, Henderson( sucks) and Johnson.
FSU has 3 or 4 quality backs. Duke goes down and we are in trouble. Big difference in talent level.


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Welker and Bess are redundant. I would be surprised if we go the free agent route for a #1 WR. With all of our picks we will use at least one high pick on a WR and a low/mid on a WR.
I still kinda believe, I think
**** Welker! let him rot in NE.
Wes welker is most likely not coming back. I met him in a Irish pub a few years back in NYC. Actually a gambling pub during the derby. I was the only one who noticed him, went up to him and told him how much he was missed. He said the dolphin organization was a joke compared to new England and was happy to be out of there. He seemed like a bit of a dummy to be honest but seemed pretty certain about Miami. Anyway just sharing
Is anyone really buying this bs of Welker out of NE?....Really?
That bridge has burned, ship has sailed, etc.
He was never a great athletic player, so age has less impact on him than a player that relies on his athleticism to be good.
Won't happen
Mike wallace, dwayne bowe is the only guys that fits miamis need.
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The latest resistance to deregulation is built on a foundation of lies.
Todd Bessemer is a director and principal of Market Reform. Contact him at firstname.lastname@example.com. Francis Shields is a partner in the Competitive Energy Markets practice of Accenture. Contact him at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The latest resistance to deregulation is built on a foundation of lies.
It is now more than 15 years since the UK deregulated its electricity market. Since then, there has been an inexorable—though fitful, and still far from complete—move toward competitive electricity markets around the world. Sadly, but not unexpectedly, this has been met by opposition and denunciations from a motley assortment of anti-market naysayers and recalcitrants, some driven by philosophical dislike, and others by the preservation of entrenched privilege.
The naysayers have a disdain for markets in all their guises. When not complaining about deregulation, they often can be found protesting the latest meeting of the World Trade Organisation. These groups advance the argument that electricity, or almost any form of economic activity for that matter, is too important to be trusted to markets.
This article does not attempt to mount a comprehensive defense of market economics. For many of us, the benefits of market competition are manifest, including greater operational efficiency, better allocation of capital, product and service innovation, customer choice, and the redistribution of risk from end-consumers to shareholders.
The alternative to markets is to follow the dictates of someone who presumes to know what is best for us. But, as Adam Smith said, "I have never known much good done by those who affected to trade for the public good." Centralized command economics is a discredited concept that deserves to be consigned to the dustbin of history, along with the other vestiges of socialism.
"The reformer has enemies in all those who profit by the old order," Machiavelli said. The recalcitrants are beneficiaries of the status quo—monopolists, and those in their orbit. Their opposition to markets is self-interested; seeking to preserve a regulated existence characterized by captive customers and risk-free profits, rather than be exposed to the challenge of competition (a number of seminal studies 1 have shown that regulation typically is sought by an industry to gain protection from competition). Historically, this has led to bloated and inefficient organizations, more focused on keeping the regulator happy than serving the customer. As stated by Pat Wood, former Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), "Regulating monopolies has not been a great success. I'd give the regulated market about a 'C' or a 'C+' on its best day." 2 Regardless of the best regulatory intentions, the market always will be a far more effective arbiter of customer benefit.
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Last night we welcomed 6 new Scouts into our Troop. The Scouts from our Troop that make up our Order of the Arrow "Tribe" put on a heck of a ceremony. They always do, but last night was special.
Last nights team was literally put together Tuesday night due to scheduling conflicts and the like. Two new Arrowmen from the troop put together regalia and studied lines and pulled off perhaps the most amazing Cross over ceremony I have seen. From start to finish, top to bottom, these 5 young men held the crowd in the palm of their hands and made a memorable experience not only for those 6 Scouts entering our Troop, but the families that looked on from their seats.
Nerves were jumping as the OA members dressed in a class room down the hall. A smattering of feathers, leather, wool and beads filled the room as well as pacing young men going over their lines "just one more time".
When the beat of the drum called them to the stage, a transformation occurred as "Silver Arrow" called the crowds attention and bid them greetings on behalf of all of the Scouts from the Tribe of 664.
And so it went… line after line, gesture upon gesture, the Webelos Scouts sat in amazement as they were inducted into the brotherhood of the Arrow of Light and became members of a new tribe, a new band of brothers in Boy Scouting.
It was a night I will not soon forget. I am so proud of these boys. They exemplified everything that is good in Scouting. They were Loyal and Brave, Courteous and Kind, Helpful and friendly and they just did a fantastic job.
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Yeah, so….everyone has a 'junk drawer,' right? That place where you stick all those things you are, inexplicably, interested and fascinated by, but unable to describe succinctly? The 'social disciplines' is my attempt to name that junk drawer for the purposes of this blog: stuff I'm interested in that is otherwise nebulously categorical.
- 18 levels of Chinese Hell
- Fire to the Commons! An essay you should read – 'further theory'
- Why bureaucracy matters when you are trying to "DIY" your own funeral
- Downsizing Chinese Graves
- Racialization or Denominalization of Worship Styles
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
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I'm glad everything came out all right. One thing to be careful about thyroid hormone replacement: generics are OK, but it's important to stick with one manufacturer only. Thyroid hormone is touchy to get right. Good luck!
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I'm glad everything came out all right. One thing to be careful about thyroid hormone replacement: generics are OK, but it's important to stick with one manufacturer only. Thyroid hormone is touchy to get right. Good luck!
I've been finally defrosted by cassiesmom!
"Not my circus, not my monkeys!"-Polish proverb
Hope you feel better soon and the med works great!
"You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, 'Wow, you're right! I never would've thought of that!'" -- Dave Barry
I was scared when I read the title of this thread! Karen, I'm glad all is going well and the surgery was a success. Phew. Hugs!!!
Jeezal! Paul, the man of few words.
Glad I saw this after Karen's update. Keep getting better!
Thanks, everyone! It is good to be home, where no one interrupts my nap to draw blood or anything!
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Like Leslie, I nearly passed out when I read the title of the thread!!! Oh my gosh, Karen, more surgery??? I'm so relieved to hear that the surgery went well, and that you're home, "resting comfortably!" Gosh, at this rate you won't have many parts left for removal! Rest up, enjoy the comforts of home (sleep!!!), and hopefully be back on your feet very soon! Lots of love and a BIG hug to you!!!
Star,Tigg'r , Mollie and the10 Gallon Gang!
And my Rainbow Bridge Furangels...Jingles, Cody, Fritz, Chessa, Satin, Buddy, Lizzie, Oliver, Squeaker, Moonbeam, Rosie, Ruby~
All the staff, doctors, nurses and even the nice lady who came to bring me my breakfast and didn't mind when I needed a different cereal (General Mills Corn Flakes are NOT the same as Kelloggs, whose ingredient list I know!) were all very nice.
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glad to hear all went so well Karen, and you are home and recovering well, take care ,hope hubby is taking good care of you, get well soon.
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RIP my gorgeous Sooti, taken from us far too young, we miss your beautiful face and purssonality,take care of Ash for us, love you xx000
RIP my beautiful gorgeous Nikkita, taken so suddenly ,we will never ever forget you, we miss you more than words can say, loved you so much, my heart just aches for you, gone to be with Mama and Ash.
RIP my beautiful Ash,your pawprints are forever in my heart, love and miss you so much my big boy. (very special thanks to Alysser for my cute siggy)
RIP my sweet gorgeous girl Ellie-Mae, a little battler to the end, you will never ever be forgotten, your little soul is forever in my heart, my thoughts, my memories, my love for you will never die, Love you my darling little precious girl.
Karen, I'm glad to hear that things went well and that you are recovering at home now.
Get well soon!
RIP sweet Samantha
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Sorry to hear you are down Karen, sending healing prayers your way that you bounce back fast!
Special Needs Pets just leave bigger imprints ♥ on your heart!
Glad to see you're back home-- nothing beats our own home, food and bed for a quick recovery.
Hope everything keeps going smoothly with no glitches.
I've been frosted--- thank you Cassie'smom
I've been Boo'd----
Just saw the thread. Glad you're home. Hopefully you can rest and catch up on sleep. Best Wishes for a speedy recovery. Hope the operation and medicine takes care of your problem.
Hope you feel better, Karen!
Healing purrs being sent your way from me and the kitties, Karen.
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well good for you, at least your finding stuff...same can't be said here in the cities.
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well good for you, at least your finding stuff...same can't be said here in the cities.
All OTC stuff is on sale at KMart, although thy arent much cheaper. TRU has the Tie Fighter and X-Wing for 12.99
That two pack of the ships is pretty cool, but I have too many x-wings and ties. Can't wait to see the Ep III ships.
I havent even seen the 2 pack. The new ones dont appeal to me all that much, Ill just wait until I find nice vintage ones for my collection. I did find AOTC Galactic Heroes at TRU, Im not sure on the rarity on these, if any, so I didnt get any. My sister did find me Cloud City Capture Chewbacca & 3PO at Maplewood TRU. Not a real big find, but I think its one of the cooler peices from the Saga line:)
Duluth has nothing new, everyone has the dagobah wave but thats it. There was nothing even exciting on the 21st, the only things I found were Greedo and a Biker Scout. Its such a bummer to hear a bunch of people have found VOTC ROTJ and I havent even found Lando yet:( Maybe Superior will bring me better luck today..................
Same story in the cities. The only "new" thing that came out on the 21 was the wal-mart 3 packs.
Shops might he sitting on stuff since x-mas and x-mas set ups are right around the corner, either that or they didn't order the following waves. Target and TRU are pretty notorious for ordering some of the waves.
I haven't seen anything and others down here haven't found anything new either for weeks, if not months.
Hopefully it will pick up, but I have my doubts, since long drouts have been par for the course for many years...
There is NOTHING new here. Ive resorted to WOTC, although they are pretty cool. Some chick at TRU promised Thursday would be a good day, we'll see.
Went to Superior this morning and low and behold Wal Mart had new VOTC and I finished off my collection with Fett, R2, Stormie, Lando, and Chewbacca. What a day.
Found OTC Tusken Raider, Tie Pilot, Bossk, and handstand Luke at TRU. Holo Emp will be here Friday, that leaves 9 more OTC to go............
Sorry I've been away for a week.
Haven't found junk and just found out that EE has cancelled the vintage orders status...and I can't find any of the new stuff, so I might have to bite the bullet and shop on line...grumble.


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2.26: Charles' Law
In the 1700s and 1800s, hot air balloons were very popular. Why wouldn't they be? Riding in a hot air balloon allowed people to travel through the air and get a bird's eye view of the landscape at a time when airplanes did not yet exist. Do you know why hot air can inflate a balloon? Read on to find out.
Up, Up, and Away
The popularity of hot air balloons got scientists thinking about gases and what happens to them when they heat up. In the early 1800s, two French scientists—Jacques Charles and Joseph Gay-Lussac—decided to investigate how changes in the temperature of a gas affect the amount of space it takes up, or its volume. They heated air and measured how its volume changed. The two scientists already knew that the pressure of a gas affects it volume. This had been demonstrated back in the 1660s by the English scientist Robert Boyle. So Charles and Gay-Lussac controlled the effects of pressure by keeping it constant in their experiments.
Based on the results of the research, Charles developed a scientific law about gases. It is one of three well-known gas laws, the others being Boyle's law and Amontons' law. According to Charles' law, when the pressure of a gas is held constant, increasing its temperature increases its volume. The opposite is also true: decreasing the temperature of a gas decreases it volume.
You Try It!
At the URL below, you can simulate Charles' and Gay-Lussac's work. The simulation lets you choose different temperatures for a gas and see how it affects the volume of the gas. After you have recorded several sets of values in the data table, use the graphing feature to plot the points.
Q: What does the graph of the data look like?
A: The graph is a straight line that rises from left to right. This type of graph shows that both variables increase together at a constant rate.
Q: Could you use the graph to find the volume of a gas at a temperature you didn't choose for your data table?
A: Yes, you could. You could find the temperature on the temperature scale, trace straight up from this point to the graph line, and then trace straight across to the volume scale to find the volume for that temperature.
Amazing Motion
Can you guess why the volume of a gas increases when it is heated? Heating a gas gives its particles more energy. With more energy, the particles move faster. You can see this in the simulation at the URL below. Drag the bar to increase the temperature, and you'll be amazed at how fast the particles zigzag around inside the box! If the speedy particles had more room, they would spread out and the volume of the gas would increase. http://www.colorado.edu/UCB/AcademicAffairs/ArtsSciences/physics/PhysicsInitiative/Physics2000/bec/temperature.html
Q: Now that you know how a gas behaves when it is heated, can you explain how hot air causes a balloon to inflate?
A: As the air heats, its particles spread out and occupy more space, causing the balloon to inflate.
- According to Charles' law, when the pressure of a gas is held constant, increasing its temperature increases its volume.
- Heating a gas gives its particles more energy so they move faster. If the speedy particles have room to spread out, the volume of the gas will increase.
- Charles' law: Gas law stating that, if the pressure of a gas is held constant, increasing its temperature increases its volume.
Do the activity on Charles' law at the following URL. Be sure to answer the questions at the end of the activity.
- State how increasing the temperature of a gas changes its volume, assuming pressure is held constant.
- With the help of his dad, the boy in the Figure below blew up a bunch of balloons outside on a hot, sunny day. The outdoor temperature was 26°C. Then the boy took the balloons inside his air-conditioned house, where the temperature was 20°C. What do you think happened to the balloons after they had been inside the cool house for a while? Explain.
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Family: Lycaenidae, Gossamer-wing Butterflies view all from this family
Description The Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus) is a butterfly native to North America. It belongs in the family Lycaenidae.
The Juniper Hairstreak has many subspecies or races, some of which may even be separate species. The upper side of the "Olive" Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus gryneus) is tawny orange or a bronzy color in males, and blackish brown in females. The underside of the wings is bright green with a variable amount of brown scaling. There are two white postbasal spots and a white zigzag postmedian line edged inward with brown on the hind wing.
"Sweadner's" Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus sweadneri) is very similar to the gryneus race except the two white postbasal spots are reduced.
The "Siva" Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus siva) is also similar to the gryneus race. It lacks the postbasal spots, the postmedian line is straight, and some individuals are brown. Intermediates of the gryneus and siva races occur in west Texas and New Mexico.
The underside of "Nelson's" Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus nelsoni) is brown with a violet sheen; the white postmedian line is faint, sometimes partial or absent; and the postbasal spots are lacking.
"Muir's" Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus muiri) is similar to the nelsoni race except the underside of the wings are a darker brown with a purplish-greenish tint, and the postmedian line is partial to complete.
The underside of the "Loki" Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus loki) is green to purplish-brown. Inward of the white postmedian line, the hind wing often has a dark band.
"Thorne's Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus thornei) is quite similar to the loki race except it usually lacks green more often being a violet-brown to a brownish-gray color.
Dimensions 7/8-1 1/8" (22-28 mm).
Habitat Canyons & caves, Forests & woodlands, Scrub, shrub & brushlands.
Range Northwest, New England, Southeast, Southwest, Texas, Plains, Western Canada, California, Rocky Mountains, Florida, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic.


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Topics: "The Flood of 2012" & "New Superior National Forest Supervisor"
Description: The damage total continues to rise from unprecedented flooding in Northeastern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin, after nearly 10-inches of rain fell in a little more than 24-hours. Local officials talked about the extent of damage, the cleanup process and more. We also featured a video report on the flooding, including comments from Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and Duluth Mayor Don Ness.
And the 3-million acre Superior National Forest, comprising a large portion of Minnesota's Arrowhead Region, welcomed a new supervisor this Spring.
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Dimebag Darrell: Taco Hell
Guitar World's Jeff Gilbert makes a break for the border with Pantera and Kiss.
Mexico City. It's six o'clock in the morning, and the temperature has already climbed to 80 degrees. I find myself part of a team of roadies, every one the size of a small building, unpacking several semi-trailer trucks crammed with rented speakers, billion-channel soundboards, 10-ton lighting rigs, dozens of guitars and enough drums to jump start Mardi Gras. Sweat is beginning to run down my back and torso like an overflowing toilet.
A nightmare? Nope. It's just my latest assignment dreamed up by those treacherous bastards at Guitar World. "It's simple," they told me. "Pantera is opening up for Kiss at Mexico City's Sports Palace and we want you to be there. You know, hang with the band and give us a feel of what it's like to travel with heavy metal's finest."
It sounded like fun. What they didn't tell me was, in order to help defray expenses, the deal included volunteering my services with the road crew. One of my co-workers takes five to urinate—on my shoes. As I curse the entire Guitar World staff and their families, my thoughts are mercifully interrupted.
"How'd you expect me to do my damn job right if I don't have any beer?" a roadie complains loudly.
Priorities being what they are, the beer is quickly and systematically removed from cartons and packed in personalized ice chests. Bottle openers are brandished like switch blades. The sound of beer caps hitting the pavement is followed by a symphony of unrestrained belching, the sweet sounds of which reverberate in the darkened, cavernous arena.
Breakfast is served.
9:00 a.m.
>>> Everyone except the first-shift crew is sleeping off last night's performance. Despite being added to the bill at the last minute, Pantera turned in a muscular performance worthy of a headliner, rewarding their young Mexican fans with irreversible ear damage. Though most of this city's teeming millions are already hard at work, it'll be hours until the elevators in the plush, 40-story Presidente Inter-Continental Hotel are filled with groggy rock stars and bleary-eyed guitar techs whose clothes—which conveniently double as pajamas—reek of "Texas aftershave" (tequila and vomit).
11:00 a.m.
>>> Pantera sleeps. A group of teenagers wearing Kiss T-shirts and clutching pens have gathered just beyond the outdoor concierge station and set up an unblinking vigil. Obviously, they're not familiar with the slumber patterns of American rock stars. It will be a long wait.
1:00 p.m.
>>> Pantera still sleeps. The kids outside pass the time by singing "Rock and Roll All Nite." When this somehow segues into "Row, Row, Row Your Boat," a few of the waiting taxi drivers join in with gusto. The only thing missing is an Ace Frehley solo.
3:00 p.m.
>>> And still they sleep. A few "up at the crack of noon" drum techs bravely venture out into the sweltering heat in search of hangover food. Their efforts are rewarded when they discover that the local El McDonald's has an unlimited supply of greasy fries and Egg McBurros.


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Spinach Bean Dip with Smoked Paprika RecipeSpinach Bean Dip with Smoked Paprika
Snack smart at your next party with this bean dip. It's low in saturated fat and perfect for dipping fresh vegetables or for spreading over pita bread. It can also be used as a vegetarian sandwich spread or as the filling for a healthy quesadilla.
Yield: About 2 cups, 16 servings
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
- 2 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/2 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup canned white kidney beans (cannellini), rinsed and drained
- 1 cup canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high. Add the onion and garlic, cook for 1 minute. Add the spinach, reduce the heat to medium, and cook about 4 minutes more, until the spinach is wilted and the onions have softened. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
- To the bowl of a food processor, add the white kidney beans and the garbanzo beans. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the cooked onions and spinach. Pulse until a puree begins to form, about 5 to 6 pulses.
- Add the smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until smooth, about 5 to 6 more pulses. Serve immediately, at room temperature.


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The Recording Academy Texas Chapter played host for GRAMMYs On The Road At Austin City Limits Music Festival during the festival's 10th anniversary from Sept. 16–18 at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. The Chapter conducted exclusive backstage interviews with artists performing at the festival, including folk singer/songwriter Abigail Washburn and rap duo Chiddy Bang.
Washburn discussed her favorite musical moments of 2011 and her current project with songwriter Kai Welch.
"It's a combination of the both of our sensibilities," said Washburn on working with Welch. "It's a different fusion for me."
Chiddy Bang's Chidera "Proto" Anamege and Noah "Xaphoon Jones" Beresin discussed social media and advice for aspiring artists.
"Just try and set yourself apart," said Anamege. "The best thing you can do as an artist trying to make it is figure out what makes you unique," added Beresin.
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