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|While I more or less agree with Adrian there is this aspect of authenticity that is something like brand name recognition. If the pattern of a certain fly calls for bunny, for example, you might find a substitute material around the house that comes pretty close. But I'd then be asking the question "Well if this cheaper and more readily available material can be used in place of the bunny, why wasn't it specified in the pattern in the first place". I would imagine the inventor of the pattern had considered this cheaper material and rejected if for some reason. But if you're in a position, as I was in my youth tying my earliest flies, where you don't have a lotta money for materials then your approach is probably a good one.
All of those things will work.
Carpet material is a good substitute for animal furs, especially antron. Also if you wife, mother, girlfriend is into knitting you have a goldmine.
In fact most of the natural materials - furs, feathers etc. are pretty cheap and last a long time. Unless you are planning on tyeing classic salmon flies, you can a-find a cheap substitute that will work on almost every pattern.
weird fly tying material?
Hello, I´m not tying my own flies yet but I´m planning to do so in the near future. Is there any alternatives to the expensive feathers and rabbit fur, etc.? I´m thinking of cheaper stuff I can find around the house, even if they don´t last as long. I´m interested in only tying simple nymphs (like a hares ear). Dont laugh, but I was thinking maybe regular lamb wool, color threads, bits and pieces of old carpets, etc. Is that an option? thanks.
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Derby callbacks to the 2nd Series
19 Total
Derby callbacks to the 2nd Series
19 Total
Derby callbacks to the 3rd Series
13 Total
Open callbacks1,2,3,5,6,12,15,19,23,24,25,26,28,36,38,3 9,40,41,44,48,54,59,60,73,74,82,85
27 total
Partial derby results:
1st Jason Baker, not sure what dog
2nd George Francis
3rd Jerry Day #24
4th Not sure
RJ Jerry Day #12
Not sure on jams
Thanks to the judges for putting on a very tough and very nice derby!
Brandon Edmondson
Ken Neil got forth place.
Considering the judges through an out of order double with the go bird retired. The dogs did great.
KARMA - The return on your entries will increase the sooner you decide to contribute one of your weekends to be in the judge's chair and judge others who have done the same for you.
Congratulations to George Francis and Jeb! That makes 22 Derby points - way to go!!!
Deb & John Lenon
Proud Breeders of Jeb
Deb & John Lenon
Wildwood, MO
"In God & Labs We Trust"
Open callbacks to the waterblind
1,2,3,5,12,19,23,24,25,26,28,36,39,41,44,48,54,59, 60,73,74,85
22 total
Eric are you just funnin or what?
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"Smoke" Smokin Auggies Menace, QAA (2003- 2016)
"Simba" Humewood Simba (1999-2014)
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Keep your chain running smooth
Rock 'n' Roll Gold Lube is the middle child of their three chain lubes. It's not as thick as the Extreme and not as thin as the Absolute Dry. It's good for both mountain biking as well as high-performance road riding. The folks at Rock 'n' Roll say this one gives the best chain performance in terms of making your shifting faster. Gold lube makes a geared bike feel like a fixed-gear; the movement is that smooth. Like the Extreme, the Gold has a gel membrane suspended in the fluid. The membrane seeps deep into the rollers and stays there, keeping the metal parts flexing, moving smoothly, shifting crisply, and doing everything quietly.
Rock 'n' Roll lube cleans and lubes at the same time. Dribble it on by putting the bike in its biggest gear and backpedal. Drip from the top over the chainring or cog. Wipe off the excess. Shift to the small ring in front to wipe off the big ring. Wipe till the chain shines. You can ride right away, but letting the excess evaporate for a few hours or overnight is best. Rock 'n' Roll recommends not re-lubing until you hear squeaking. If you have more than one Rock 'n' Roll lube in your tool chest, you can put on the thicker formulations when it's wet and then apply the thinner when its dry and you don't have to degrease in between.
Rock 'n' Roll Gold Lube comes in a 16oz. bottle and should last you for several seasons.
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Degrease first, then lube
Great product! Be sure to apply to a clean chain. I use WD 40 degreaser to clean my chain first. 4 stars because the bottle leaks. I highly recommend storing it in a zip lock bag.
Must Have
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
Just like everyone has said before, it works and works well. Will be purchasing this item again.
How do you put lube from 16 oz bottle into 4 oz bottle
My Go-To Lube
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
It's been said a half dozen times below, but it's true -- it just works. It's light, and goes on easy. It keeps my drivetrain running smooth without collecting nastiness, even in our dusty desert conditions. I generally reapply every few MTB rides.
Just Works
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Usually use white lightning, but figured I'd give this a try. So far it's working great in the dry dusty conditions we have here in UT. As long as you follow the directions and wipe your chain really well there is no build up on the chain and it lasts for a couple rides.
Can it work too well?
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This stuff lasts and lasts, so long it may create bad habits. Shake well, put it on, cycle the gears, let it sit, then wipe it off. I'm not a chain whisperer, maybe it's because this stuff keeps my chain quite, so I never have to worry about it.
Chain lubes are different?
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I've gone through most of my life thinking chain lubes can't be all that different from each other. I've also endured some fairly unpleasant drive-train issues the past few years, experiencing super annoying grinding and blaming it on the switch the the new 1x setups. I would clean and lube everything, adjust everything perfectly, and my drive-trains (mostly sram X01 and XX1) would still not feel all that smooth after the first hundred miles or so. Finally though I switched to this Rock N Roll lube, and I'll be damned the grinding is gone and my drive-train feels as good as day 1. It is still hard for me to grasp how this lube can be so much better than the other name brand products I have had, but all I can say is the stuff works.
Love this stuff
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This stuff works very well, I highly recommend picking some up. Doesn't pick up a lot of dirt while riding and keeps the chain very clean. You'll notice a big difference. Best $23 you'll spend on your bike.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Goes on and stays dry, and doesn't collect any extra nastiness. It also cleans up really really well. I recommend this lube as the best all around lube on the market! I don't use anything else (aside from other rock and roll lubes!)
Great Lube
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Basically negates regular chain cleaning. Works incredibly well.
Notice a Difference
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
As a former competitive cyclist, maintaining my bike was critical in order to reduce the chances of a malfunction during a race. Rock n Roll lube was (and continues to be) the only lube I use on my chain. It gets my chain super clean, and I actually notice a more fluid and efficient ride as well as better shifting after applying it. Highly recommend.
Smooth Chain
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I recently switched to the Gold Lube when I ran out of the red dry lube. I've got nothing bad to say about this lube. Quick, easy, clean. I like the gold lube because I don't have to apply it as much as the dry. It seems to be great for both mountain and road biking. I haven't notice any more dust accumulation on my mountain bike when riding trails but I have noticed my roadie chain seems to pick up more grit with this lube. Just takes a little bit more to clean it the next lube round.
Awesome lube
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
My favorite, go to lube for road and mtn bike. Lasts much longer on the road and do not have to reapply very often. Keeps the chain quiet, clean and well functioning. Mtn bike rides in UT and CO are dry and dusty so I have to reapply about every ride. During a long 7 hr dusty mtn bike ride I started to hear some chain noise but I'm not surprised given the amount of grit. Follow the directions for application and it works great. Much cleaner to work with than oil based lubes.
Best lube I've used
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I find that with this lube, it's not so much an oil... I reapply after every 1-2 rides (about 100 miles). As it says, clean off all excess, you can't wipe it down enough. Leaves the drive train silent, after 100 miles it starts to get black and pick up debris, but I believe this lube isn't thick enough to be left on for long durations. Excellent product if you're riding in the right terrain. I'm in PA and do road racing, perfect for what I do. Extremely recommended if you ride the road and like a clean quiet chain and don't mind frequent reapplications.
Works great but attracts dirt
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Bought about 6 months ago and have put about 600 miles on my bike since. Need to re-apply regularly (about every 150 miles) or my drivetrain starts making noise. Used on the road only, in Southern California only in the dry and it attracts dirt like a big dog in heat. Directions say to spray on pretty liberally, soaking up excess immediately, so that's what I did. Wiped chain as dry as I could get it and waited for it to settle in before riding. Runs smooth, but had to wipe black crud off of chain or it would get all over my shoes, socks and leg. If you want the ultimate protection, it works well, but not worth the mess!
Favorite Lube
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This stuff is great, shake it up, put it on, wipe it off and you are good to go. I lube my chain up with this stuff before every ride and it keeps my chain clean and silent. Just the way I like it.
Not so Squeaky, but clean!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Great product, When something says keep away from open flame, I know its gotta be good stuff. This is some of the best out there. Shake well, apply to your chain, have a beer, work on something else on your bike, then wipe fully off. Some of the quietest chain lube I've used and I have used tons and tons of products.
Quiet bikes
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This product worked very well for me during the 2012 mtb season. I really liked how long is worked. Switched to WD40 Bike tho, and it's the only thing I'll use now. In a pinch I'd buy the gold again.
Simply Works
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I've been mountain biking for a long time and have used many different brands of chain lube. By far the Rock N Roll Gold seems to be the most functional. It lasts through 1-2 weeks of solid riding, including XC races.Rock N Roll actually made it so I ran an old chain too long - using this lube made my drivetrain a lot smoother than it should have. Just note that it is important to thoroughly wipe down the chain after application.
All good except the application process
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
The good - makes drivetrain quiet, keeps chain (relatively) clean, really seems to clean the drivetrain as advertised.
The bad - the way you are supposed to apply it. It feels very wasteful to just drench the chain. In spite of all it's good qualities - Im not sure I can get over this part of it.
Also - as an aside, before using "Gold", I used the Absolute Dry (red). It also worked as advertised, but what a total mess to apply....


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Andy Warhol had just begun experimenting with photographs of film stars when the news of Marilyn Monroe's death broke. The art he was making at the time suddenly became memorial pieces with iconic status. The Marilyn Monroe screen prints are based on a still taken during the filming of 'Niagara', 1953. The screen prints in this collection were authorised by Warhol to be printed by Sunday B. Morning, a Swiss publisher, who issued portfolios of both the Marilyns and Flowers. Instead of a rubber stamp on the back saying 'Andy Warhol' these have a stamp saying 'Sunday B Morning' and 'Add your own signature here', thus avoiding the very thing Warhol had objected to - that the signature was more important than the art. This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire what is regarded as one of the art masterpieces of the 20th Century.


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A Message from the Vice President for Student Affairs
February 28, 2008
Dear UTSA students, faculty and staff,
Yesterday, I learned of the sudden passing of one our international graduate students, Prashant Bachu. Prashant was found dead at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday in an office on the 1604 Campus by a university employee. Campus police were immediately called to the scene and the preliminary investigation indicates no foul play was involved.
Speaking for the entire UTSA community, our thoughts and prayers go out to Prashant's family, friends, classmates and co-workers today, and during the difficult days ahead. It is such a tragedy when a young person who represents so much promise passes on.
Prashant, a 22-year-old electrical engineering graduate student from Secunderabad, India, also worked here at UTSA as a graduate research assistant in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts Department of Psychology.
We are working with members of the Indian Student Association and will continue to keep the UTSA community informed if other information becomes available.
As we all try to wrap our arms around this tragic news, please know that UTSA is here for you.
For students, the university offers group and individual grief counseling through the Office of Counseling Services, located in the Recreation and Wellness Center on the 1604 Campus and in Buena Vista Street Building Room 1.308 on the Downtown Campus. For more information, call (210) 458-4140 or visit the Counseling Services Web site.
For faculty and staff, counseling services are available through the Office of Human Resources' Employee Assistance Program. The free program provides confidential, professional assistance to help employees and members of their households resolve problems that affect their personal lives.
Keeping in mind our campus police officers also are on hand to answer questions or address concerns, remember we are all here for each other.
In closing, talking with a friend or co-worker when life's troubles begin to pile up may be just the right thing to ease stress and worries. UTSA is sincerely touched by this loss.
Gage Paine
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Title: Pioneer Mother Statue
Description: Full view of statue, looking north; also shows Liberty Memorial.
Date: 1927
Photographer: Sarvent
Item Type: Photograph, b/w
Collection: General Collection (P1), Statues--Pioneer Mother, Number 2
Local Subject: Pioneer Mother Statue; Statues; Penn Valley Park; Liberty Memorial
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There is no leadership hence the issues.
Hebrews 11:3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.
What if all we have today is what we gave thanks for yesterday?
Let the views of others educate and inform you, but let your decisions be a product of your own conclusions. (Jim Rohn)
It should have been addressed immediately by the Commander in Chief & Secretary of Defense!
He could have issued an executive order as soon as he read about it in the paper!
Chuck Hagel is PATHETIC!!!!!
Where is the leadership?????
That is all done by act of congress. It is not just having the money, but what it can be spent on is determined by congress.
In the case of a lapse of appropriations, law governs, not policy. Specifically the law says that in the event of a lapse of appropriations, DOD can only conduct activities designed to protect safety of life and property and carry out a few other activities.
I just want to remind everyone that this is Ted Cruz and John Boehner's baby. That if you are looking for failure in leadership for this shut down has been carried out it falls on their doorsteps.
"Its hard to win an argument with a smart person, but its damn near impossible to win an argument with a stupid person." - Bill Murray
I can only lead the horse to water I guess. Please prove me wrong.
"Its hard to win an argument with a smart person, but its damn near impossible to win an argument with a stupid person." - Bill Murray
Henlee, I'm not sure that one can unilaterally blame the House for proposing that all of govt be funded except O-care. Presenting funding proposals is their constitutional responsibility. Then the Senate approves or disapproves. The Senate disapproved.
The House then presented other solutions. The Senate didn't like most of those ... some not voted on.
Record speaks for the two opposing views: One says let's talk. The other says, we'll talk after you surrender.
I don't think there is any way to blame this on one side or the other. The proposal of one side began the dispute, but the other side has continued the gridlock.
Some commentators have pointed to the last shutdown when the Speaker and POTUS spoke to each other most days trying to find a solution. I don't recall the last shutdown, but was there all this name-calling that time?
"Know in your heart that all things are possible. We couldn't conceive of a miracle if none ever happened." -Libby Fudim
I don't use the PM feature, so just email me direct at the address shown above.
This is about the smaller argument over death benefits. The pentagon warned congress that it would not be able to pay them in the course of a shutdown by law. That in knowing that it was the intent of congress to deny those benefits until the end of the shutdown. I am going further to say that in result of the backlash and outrage over denying the benefits that congress passed a law yesterday that restored them, that the president immediately signed into law. I also noted that the law was the result of the denial of benefits and not a policy decision. There was another funding law that passed that allowed the pentagon to return many of its civilian workers, but didn't include these death benefits. I would have to look to how many days ago that happened, but it was specifically left out. As all appropriations bills they had to originate in the house. Some people seem to think the president can proclaim everything essential services and restore funding on his own, but that is not the case.
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1. What is a P3?
"Public-private partnerships" (P3) are contractual agreements formed between a public agency and private sector entity that allow for greater private sector participation in the delivery and financing of transportation projects.
Traditionally, private sector participation has been limited to separate planning, design or construction contracts on a fee for service basis - based on the public agency's specifications.
Expanding the private sector role allows public agencies to tap private sector technical, management and financial resources in new ways to achieve public agency objectives. These objectives include greater cost and schedule certainty, supplementing in-house staff, innovative technology applications, access to specialized expertise, or access to private capital.
The private partner can expand its business opportunities in return for assuming the new or expanded responsibilities and risks.
Some of the primary reasons for public agencies to enter into public-private partnerships include:
In this website, the term "public-private-partnership" is used for any scenario under which the private sector assumes a greater role in the planning, financing, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a transportation facility compared to conventional procurement methods.
2. What are the key benefits of P3s?
P3s provide benefits by allocating the responsibilities to the party - either public or private - that is best positioned to control the activity that will produce the desired result. With P3s, this is accomplished by specifying the roles, risks and rewards contractually, to provide incentives for maximum performance and flexibility necessary to achieve the desired results.
The primary benefits of using P3s to deliver transportation projects include:
3. How are risks and rewards allocated in public-private-partnerships?
Project risks are allocated to the party that is the best equipped to manage them. P3 contracts often include incentives that reward private partners for mitigating risk factors.
View a table that identifies common risk factors [pdf 19 kb] associated with the implementation of transportation infrastructure projects, and which suggests how responsibilities for these risks are often assigned with P3 projects.
4. What activities can be included in transportation partnerships and how are they typically combined?
Public-private partnerships can be applied to a large range of transportation functions across all modes. These include:
These activities are typically bundled into contract packages reflecting the public agency's objectives related to: schedule and cost certainty; capturing technical expertise on constructability; innovative finance; or transfer of management and/or operational responsibility.
Typical procurement packages include:
As the use of P3s grows and diversifies , public agencies are executing different structures for P3 contracts. The services included are tailored to the programmatic, technical and financial needs of the project and public agency.
5. What types of financing mechanisms are available for P3s?
P3 projects are often undertaken to supplement conventional procurement practices by combining existing sources of revenue with new financing resources. New funding sources can reduce pressure on constrained budgets by replacing traditional public funds and/or delaying payments for the public sponsor. They also have the added effect of speeding up the construction timeline for projects that might have been delayed waiting for sufficient public funding capacity.
Some of the revenue sources used to support P3s include :
Some of the financing sources used to support P3s include:
The public agency may make payments to a private franchisee or concessionaire through various mechanisms, including:
Additional information on these financing approaches is available in the Project Finance section of the site.
P3 financings often involve the combination of federally-sponsored tools and private commercial debt. The following federal project finance tools and programs are available to public agency sponsors to make P3 projects financially viable and attractive investment opportunities for private sector developers:
Additional information on these tools is available in the Project Finance section of the site.
6. What are the incentives for public transportation agencies and private entities to form P3s?
From the public agency's perspective, the rationale for expanding the role of the private sector is to gain a range of benefits relevant to specific project needs. Projects are likely to benefit from P3s when tight schedules, complex design and construction, and/or financing gaps are involved. In such cases, P3s are beneficial because of their ability to provide:
For example, toll roads - normally financed by debt - require scheduled and cost-certain project delivery. Using a Design-Build contract for toll road projects shifts the risk and responsibilities of meeting these objectives onto the private design-build entity, which is best positioned and incentivized to meet these requirements. Some toll road partnerships also involve the private sector providing innovative approaches to supplying debt and equity finance that can augment scarce agency resources for special projects or program expansion.
From the private sector business entity perspective, P3s provide expanded business opportunities to provide services not part of traditional highway development. Private entities are able to compete on the basis of a broader set of technical skills and expertise. Expanded partnership arrangements also often provide increased flexibility to employ new approaches such as innovative finance. While the expanded roles may introduce new risks (such as meeting fixed schedules and cost commitments), they also offer rewards in the way of expanded fee opportunities and returns on equity investments.
7. What entities can potentially be involved in a P3?
P3s in transportation involve contractual arrangements between a facility owner and one or more private sector businesses.
The public partner is typically a state department of transportation, a local county or municipal public works department, or a state or local toll road, bridge or transit authority that is the owner and operator of highway and transit facilities. In addition, there are certain public benefit authorities (joint power authorities, multi-state authorities) that are authorized by states to undertake transportation development projects using some or all of the P3 approaches. Federal law and program regulations established by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration also impact the ability to utilize P3s on federal-aid facilities through both their restrictions and supportive programs ( see FAQ 13).
The private partners are professional service companies, contractors, and financial entities pursuing business with owner-operators. These firms are in the business of developing and operating and maintaining responsibility for toll roads as an attractive opportunity for long-term equity investment.
8. Do the public and private sectors each have a unique set of goals when entering into a P3 agreement?
Public agencies and the private sector have both shared and separate goals when entering into any partnership agreement.
Public agencies are established to provide standardized public services and facilities based on established and agreed-upon public objectives - making the most efficient use of public resources in an equitable manner with a strong emphasis on stable baseline level of service. At the same time, staff and budgetary resources are often fixed and public regulations inhibit rapid innovation or technology upgrades. P3s in their various forms (see FAQ 4) allow public agencies the flexibility to minimize these constraints while still achieving their public objectives.
Private businesses are established to provide an attractive return on company resources by providing needed services to clients and by making strategic investment decisions. P3s can offer them opportunities to improve profitability and expand into new and existing markets.
New forms of P3s can synergize both public and private objectives through appropriate partnership arrangements. Formal contractual agreements can be structured that describe the public services to be provided and the standards to be met, while providing the appropriate flexibility and incentives to harness the dynamism and efficiency of profit-seeking private investors to provide improved public services and facilities.
9. How can P3s be structured to achieve public agency objectives?
Public agency objectives are achieved by structuring P3 contracts to allocate roles, risks, and rewards to the entity - either public or private - that is best able to manage them (see FAQ 3). Traditional roles are often redefined or transferred from one party to the other, and when financial incentives are introduced, private entities are often willing to assume new risks.
P3s are often used to meet such public objectives as:
10. How do public agencies procure P3 projects?
Public agencies generally determine the scope of a P3 based on their specific transportation needs and policy objectives. The first step in this process involves identification of the activities to be included in the procurement. Traditionally, public transportation owners acquire services through a competitive procurement process for each separate activity, either on a qualifications basis (for professional services) or low-bid basis (for construction and technology). However, the traditional procurement process is often not conducive to the use of public-private partnerships.
For such projects, many states and agencies have found that special approaches (often requiring legislation) may be necessary. In particular, procurements for more complex projects where the private partner is providing multiple services may involve trade-offs that require direct discussion and negotiation.
Alternative procurement methods include quality-based awards in which the owner establishes a benchmark for comparing the services and qualifications of potential private sector partners in order to identify the bidder that can provide the public partner with the best overall value for services sought.
11. How and when do P3s depart most substantially from traditional project delivery practices?
P3s depart most substantially from conventionally developed projects when they are financed with private commercial debt or equity that is to be repaid from project-derived direct user charges (e.g., tolls) - on a limited-recourse basis.
To obtain favorable financial terms, these projects must meet certain lender requirements that support secure payment and value. In such cases, guaranteed capital and operating costs, minimal and fixed completion schedules, efficient technology, and assured utilization levels are required to meet commercial lender requirements at an attractive interest rate. The required level of project performance is usually higher than traditional roads constructed solely with public funds. Toll roads typically use P3s to shift a substantial portion of the risk of meeting these requirements directly to the private sector entity performing the activities and do so in arrangements most able to reduce the risk of non-performance. Such projects are usually procured on a design-build basis at a minimum, and often add additional private roles in finance, maintenance, and operations.
Even so, project owner-sponsors themselves typically carry a portion of the risk as most limited recourse financings require some type of contribution from the public agency sponsoring the project. In the end, it is the role of the sponsor to make projects bankable in order to maintain the confidence of the investor.
12. Is special expertise required for a public agency to execute a P3?
The management of a P3 - from a public agency point of view - requires special expertise at several levels. This includes both the project development phase and contract management. In particular, it is essential to involve personnel that clearly understand agency objectives and regulations as well as private business and contracting conventions. Some P3s also involve special financial issues (where finance is part of the procurement) and the need to assess financial capabilities. Furthermore, non-standard procurement methods themselves also require special legal and contracting expertise. In some cases, an agency with limited experience may find it advantageous to capitalize on the background of other experienced state or local agencies, or outside financial and legal experts that can guide the sponsor through complicated issues in the procurement process.
13. How do federal regulations affect P3s?
In the past, a number of federal regulations had the potential to constrain the use of P3s. These constraints were revisited as part of recent transportation reauthorizations, Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) enacted in 2005, and Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), enacted in 2012. Prior to SAFETEA-LU and MAP-21, t he major constraints were two-fold:
MAP-21 relaxed (to a small extent) prior prohibitions outlined in the Section 129 General Tolling Program. Public agencies may impose new tolls on the federal-aid highway system in the following cases, most of which were permissible under prior legislation:
Public agencies no longer have to execute a tolling agreement with FHWA to impose tolls on federal-aid highways as of October 1, 2012. MAP-21 also includes provisions for imposing tolls on high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes that are converted high-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes, as well as four toll pilot programs managed by FHWA prior to MAP-21.
SAFETEA-LU expanded eligibility for private activity bond use to highways and freight transfer projects , and imposed a $15 billion volume cap. Private activity bonds used for highway improvement projects have tax-exempt status, making them an attractive source of low-cost financing. All these provisions were unchanged in MAP-21.
14. Is special state legislation required for P3s?
Special state legislation is generally required for P3s. Legislation varies from allowing broad application of all forms of P3s and granting authority for the state DOT or other public agency to enter into agreements without further legislative approvals, to allowing only the use of design-build contracts, to constraining how public and private funds can be commingled on a project.
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As of October 2012:
The development of projects using tolls or other forms of direct user charges may also require special legislation. In most states, the authority to develop toll roads is limited to special public authorities, and new enabling legislation may be needed to broaden the use of these powers.
Even in states where P3 arrangements are not specifically prohibited in regulation, law, or state constitutions, experience has indicated that specific state legislation can minimize the risks of litigation and delay. This may be true for projects that span two or more states, where each state has varying levels (or none) of P3 enabling legislation.
15. How has the use of P3s changed after the financial crisis in 2008?
Prior to the 2008 financial crisis, the consideration of P3s in the U.S. and the execution of deals was increasing. This trend has not slowed, but what has changed is that credit markets are tighter and many public agencies have reduced revenues at their disposal. These circumstances affect decisions on how to structure P3 transactions, as well as the mix of revenue and financing. Tight credit markets have made it harder and more expensive to secure long-term private commercial debt, especially when backed by direct user tolls that carry the uncertainty of forecasted traffic volumes. Accordingly, federal innovative financing programs, such as TIFIA and PABs have seen greater demand. TIFIA in particular has seen a boost in popularity that has led to oversubscription of the program for the past few years. In response, MAP-21 has expanded TIFIA's lending capacity, which was boosted to $750 million in FY13 and $1 billion in FY14, and the percentage of project costs that may be covered by TIFIA has been expanded to 49%.
Some public sector project sponsors are also using availability payment structures that shield P3 investors from traffic risk. Availability payment concessions involve fixed payments to the private partner for the duration of a designated concession period. The payments are usually tied to performance measures in order to incentivize the private partner to maintain operations standards. As state and local agencies face reduced budgets due to diminished tax revenues, they are considering alternative revenue sources such as sales tax measures, gas tax increases and value capture techniques to leverage additional revenue for transportation needs.
16. Are P3s used in other sectors?
Yes, P3s are used regularly in several sectors including: water and wastewater, education, health care, corrections, building construction, power, parks and recreation, and technology. Additional information on the use of P3s in other sectors is available on the National Council for Public-Private Partnerships' website.
17. Do all transportation P3s involve financing?
No. With design-build arrangements or partnerships that involve transferring traditional public agency functions, such as facility maintenance and operations to the private sector, the private sector partner is reimbursed directly by the responsible public entity on a fee, use level or performance basis.
18. Do all transportation P3s involve direct user charges?
No. However, any P3 project that involves private sector financing needs a dedicated revenue source to repay any underlying project debt and provide a return on equity. Direct user charges (tolls) are not the only potential source of debt repayment. Payments, in the form of completion payments, shadow tolls or availability payments, may also be provided by the government from either general revenues or specific taxes. Debt service payments can also be met through leasing arrangements, as with the Route 3 North project in Massachusetts.
19. What is the history of P3s?
When procuring highway projects, governments generally have two options for underwriting capital expenditures: tax revenues or user fees. The tax-based approach has traditionally been favored in the United States, Northern Europe and Japan, and involves using general tax revenues, earmarked fuel taxes or other dedicated taxes to pay for projects. Southern European nations such as France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain - together with many developing nations - have favored the use of user fees collected in the form of tolls to finance their infrastructure needs.
Transportation P3s were pioneered in Europe and by the 1990s, two types of partnership approaches had evolved. Under the more common "real toll" scenario, private concessionaires arrange financing, construct roadways, maintain them, service their debt, and derive revenue from tolls collected directly from motorists. One of the main benefits of the "real toll" concession approach is that it enables governments to tap into sources of private capital and avoid using public monies to build highways. Real toll P3 precedents established in France and Spain have been replicated in such diverse locations as Iceland, Malaysia, South Africa, Croatia, Australia, China and Brazil.
In the United States, the private sector historically had an important role in highway construction operation and financing. Although the role of the private sector in highway financing and operation declined in the mid-part of the 20th century, in the late 1980 s, private sector involvement in these cases reemerged. As Federal and State highway funding becomes more constrained, and as the need for highly efficient surface transportation systems continues to grow, the role of the private sector will continue. As in Europe, transportation officials in the United States have been eager to find new ways to capture the efficiency and value for money that the private sector can provide. This has led to new forms of partnership in which public owners have transferred to the private sector responsibility for activities for which it has traditionally been responsible . These activities range from the maintenance and operations of individual highways or large highway networks to managing the financing and procurement of large highway capital expansion programs.
20. What are some recent examples of transportation P3s in the United States?
See the project profiles section of the P3 website for project examples.
21. What is asset management?
Asset management is a strategic business process and decision-making approach to managing the ongoing maintenance needs of physical assets such as transportation infrastructure.
Asset management requires the use of outcome-based performance measures, and uses data-driven analyses to link those goals to a maintenance program. It involves the economic assessment of trade-offs among alternative maintenance investment options, and as such combines engineering and economic analysis to identify cost-effective investment decisions over an extended timeframe.
Given the notion of long-term, lifecycle efficiencies, asset management analysis often results in the use preventive maintenance techniques, rather than waiting for a highway, bridge or tunnel to deteriorate significantly before rehabilitating it. Asset management can result in significant cost savings over the lifecycle of transportation infrastructure.
Given current budget limitations and the deteriorating condition of the nation's aging highway system, an increasing number of departments of transportation are using asset management practices. Asset management is also commonly employed in partnership projects because of the cost efficiencies it creates. Asset management practices can be used equally well by either the public or private sector (although this may be constrained by annual budgetary appropriations in the public sector).
22. What are the best sources of information on transportation-related P3s?
There are a number of useful sources of information on transportation-related P3s provided in the Resources section of this website.


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So the responses so far have been for specific vises and to take lessons or hang out with other tiers. I agree - you will learn more and faster hanging out with other tiers. Regarding vises, I also agree, but would add that you should look at products from Griffin, made in USA with excellent steel jaws even thought some of their designs are not sleek they are reasonably priced and strong.
As far as the other bit about starting tying - DON'T get at kit. The materials are usually junk. If you are fishing for trout you can get by with the top 10 or 12 most popular and useful flies, in a range of 3 sizes each (12, 14, and 16). Most of the materials for these flies can be used for more than one pattern (ie peacock herl).
DON'T buy the next perfect material for the next perfect fly in some magazine - you really don't need it. Buy only what you need for the flies you will use in your area - for those top 10 flies.
This will include hare's mask and dubbing, peacock herl, pheasant tail feathers, copper wire, silver tinsel (ribbing), bucktail, deer body hair, silver mylar wrap, partridge soft hackle, ginger/brown and grizzly (white and black barred) dry fly hackle, white marabou.
You will only need about 4 thread colours (size 6), black, brown, light olive/yellow and bright red.
You can tie about 30 different patterns with this small collection and catch everything from trout to bass (size 10, 8, 6) if you have the correct size of hook for the fly.
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Ditto on the the Dan Vise
When I had to replace my original, crappy, kit vise, I went with a Danvise. It's cheaper than any other rotary out there, and after thousands of flies tied, it still works perfectly. I'd highly recommend it as a vise to get started with, and it'll probably serve you well for many years to come. I've got over 5 years on mine now and I don't see any need to upgrade.
Whatever you choose to do, get yourself a rotary for sure. Much easier to tie with.
|I agree with all the information already mentioned, all great vises, and local shops if your lucky enough to have one can really be helpfull. I'll throw out one more just to muddy the water. The Apex Anvil is a very servicable vise which retails for less than a $100. It's made in the USA has a rotary function, but I wouldn't call it a rotary, and can hold hooks from size 24 to 2/0. If your just getting started it may be a good option to get your feet wet . I would also suggest taking a tying class as they can really shorten the learning curve and take a lot of the guess work out of it. Have fun
|IMHO I would first suggest you look for any 'shops' in the area that sell vises and associated tying equipment. Ask them is there are any local groups that get together periodically to tie flyes or give instructions on doing same. Local knowledge is tremendously important and it will give you a chance to see flyes being tied on several different types of vises. Also contact local chapter of Trout Unlimited, they may have a group also. Everyone has their personal preference and different reasons for liking the same vise, or disliking one. Doing a little investigation may surprise you with the wealth of info and help available. Keep us posted on your efforts and progress.
You can't go wrong with Dyna-King, Renzetti or Regal. The Renzetti Traveler or the Presentation 2000 are lifetime vises that will handle almost anything you want to tie. The same goes for the Dyna-King vises. I have had good luck with the Dyna-King Barracuda or the Dyna-King Barracuda Junior Trekker. You also can purchase a midge jaw for both the Dyna-King vises. The standard Barracuda vise is more money; the Trekker is smaller and less expensive, but still a lifetime vise. I would order midge jaws if you plan to tie primarily very small flies.
One choice you will have to make is whether you want a desk top (pedestal) or c-clamp model. I have both, but always try to use the clamp-on model because the c-clamp connection to the table is more stable. The c-clamp also gives your more height adjustability for using it on different table tops. The pedestal base will fit on any table top, however the tying ergonomics may suck due to the height of the table. If you plan to use your vise a lot, you may want to consider the ergonomics of your set up. C-clamp bases allow for more adjustability and you can adjust the height of your vise to the most comfortable and ergonomic position.
If you don't want a rotary vise, the non-rotary Dyna-Kings retail for less than $200. Be certain to avoid the Regal knock-offs made offshore. One of my fishing partners purchased one by mistake and had the jaws shatter after a year's use.
Some of the advice you get about vises will be based on personal preferrences. For example, I have used a Regal vise before and found that the vise got in the way of my left hand. The relatively straight design got in the way of how I used my left hand when tying. Admittedly, I was just using the Regal temporarily and didn't have the muscle memory/practice on the vise where it's use was automatic and worked for the way I tie. Other tyers I know swear by their Regals.
For what it's worth, I would purchase a rotary vise because it gives you the option of both rotary or fixed operation. Whatever you decide, buy the best vise you can afford from a reputable fly shop and you will have a lifetime fly tying tool.
Good luck with your decision and welcome to the world of fly tying
My choice for an all around great vise would begin and end with a Regal Vise. It covers all of the sizes from standard saltwater through all of the standard trout sizes. It doesn't require any adjustments if you tie a 2/0 and then decide to move to a size 20!! I've tied the the above with their standard head without problems. I use their midge head which holds a hook firmly with working room from size 2 through 26!! Regals have been my vise for over twenty years.
If you are Massachusetts/New England you will be buying a vise made in Orange Ma. Buy local if you can!! I know the inventor and the current owner. They are fly fishing bums - great people!!
Welcome to the forum. There are a bunch of really expert flitters on this forum that can provide great advise. There is no substitute for one-on-one experiences with experienced flitters. With the Internet there is an infinite amount of info. Google you interest and there is an intense amount of data.
Since you primarily fish for trout, a reliable and somewhat inexpensive vise in the Renzetti Traveler. Another source of info are clubs and if in your area, flyfishing shows.
Give us a specific need in flitting and I think we can respond.
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Hello, i want to get into fly tying. I have been a fly fisherman for about 12 years and enjoy everything about it and now want to catch a fish on a fly i tied. I was looking at vises and i just dont know where to start. Can anyone give me some information on brands and features that i should be looking for? Also any other information about fly tying that you think a beginner should know. I mostly fish for trout in rivers and streams, i dont know if that makes a difference or if there are different size vises for different kind of flies. Thank you for any information that you can give me.
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|Rangers 1 Celtic 5: Champions rampant in Old Firm rout
|Granada relegated after defeat to Real Sociedad
|Montella demands end to AC Milan transfer rumours
|Coleman has no fear over return from broken leg
|Sydney FC 3 Perth Glory 0: Premiers into final with video assistance
|Mangala clueless on long-term Manchester City future
|Barcelona´s Iniesta out of Catalan derby due to injury
|Unbowed Kompany retains Champions League ambition at Manchester City
|Marotta confirms Juventus interest in Sampdoria striker Schick
|Our family is complete – Liverpool great Gerrard announces birth of son
|Dybala: I need more goals to be like Del Piero
|Melo among four suspended after Penarol-Palmeiras brawl
|Ferguson would never do it - Sheringham unhappy with Mourinho style
|´Wenger Out´ protest casts unhelpful light on Arsenal´s trip to Spurs
|PSG unhappy over €100,000 fine after damage at Lyon
|Toronto FC 2 Houston Dynamo 0: Altidore at the double for in-form MLS hosts
|Toure: Hopefully United attack more next season
|Conte can´t guarantee Hazard stay as Madrid circle Chelsea star
|Allegri: Juventus´ draw with Atalanta the perfect preparation for Monaco tie
|Too much, too soon? - Lampard questions Guardiola´s demands at Man City
|Atalanta 2 Juventus 2: Last-gasp Buffon error proves costly
|Cardiff City 0 Newcastle United 2: Atsu and Hayden keep title dreams intact
|Mbappe will go to Arsenal but Henry comparisons premature, says Gunners legend Pires
|Koeman: Everton need more players with Lukaku´s mentality
|Tuchel ushers Dortmund back to the well after Bayern triumph
|Conte impressed by ´four or five´ of Chelsea´s FA Youth Cup winners
|Pochettino sets Spurs sights higher than finishing above Arsenal
|Tottenham to move to Wembley for 2017-18
|Simeone not interested in Jese´s Griezmann jibe
|Griezmann wouldn´t get in Real Madrid team, says Jese
|Praise for Lukaku but Chelsea boss Conte happy with Costa
|United ´miss belief´ but Mourinho gunning for top honours next season
|Manchester derby draw changes nothing for Liverpool - Klopp
|Ronaldo so good he could play anywhere - Zidane
|Barcelona boss Luis Enrique expects Neymar to keep his cool
|Rooney in midfield, Mourinho and Tuanzebe at centre-back - Manchester United boss assesses injury cr
|Madrid rotation policy not unjust - Zidane
|Ancelotti insists he has full support at Bayern
|Iniesta misses training ahead of Espanyol v Barcelona derby
|Sanchez trolled by Leicester defender Huth over throw-in controversy
|Thiago determined to win Champions League after pledging future to Bayern
|Sanchez throw-in reaction not embarrassing, insists Wenger
|Lovren pens long-term deal at Liverpool
|Arsenal scouted Alli before Tottenham move, claims Wenger
|Thiago signs new Bayern Munich deal
|Mourinho and I often speak, reveals Evra
|Barcelona and Real Madrid would find Premier League tough, says Klopp
|My heart is in Italy, says Chelsea boss Conte
|Copa Libertadores Review: Barrios hat-trick ensures Gremio stay unbeaten, River preserve perfect rec
|Ancelotti future not discussed – Rummenigge
|Mourinho: City will finish in the top four
|Sevilla boss Sampaoli to be offered Argentina job, confirms AFA
|Kovacic content at Real Madrid – agent
|Bilic hails reported West Ham target Sturridge
|Ramos open to presidential role at Real Madrid
|Guardiola laments City´s ageing full-backs
|Mourinho: Aguero very smart in Fellaini dismissal
|Kompany: United never made it difficult for City
|Carrick sees point gained for United in Manchester derby draw
|Manchester City 0 Manchester United 0: Mourinho´s 10 men hold on after Fellaini madness
|Sevilla 2 Celta Vigo 1: Ben Yedder turns up the heat on Atleti
|Retiring Lahm wants to have fun in final weeks of career
|That´s the luck you need - Bender plays down incredible Pokal clearance
|Rashford starts Manchester derby for United, Gabriel Jesus on City bench
|´Overrated´ Pogba and Balotelli have been lucky, says Cassano
|Atletico Madrid not afraid of Real Madrid, Torres claims
|Chelsea captain Terry wanted at Bournemouth
|Schneiderlin fires ´revenge´ warning to Chelsea
|Dortmund-themed cast cheers Bartra as recovery continues
|Barton betting ban was ´shortest possible sanction´ - FA
|Eriksen insists Tottenham can still win Premier League
|Liverpool confirm Gerrard will take over Under-18s
|Albania fined by FIFA after crowd unrest in Italy
|Bartomeu to stand trial over Neymar transfer after appeal is rejected
|Sanchez the only Arsenal player who would get in Tottenham team, says Henry
|Clement confident of Swansea survival
|Aguero bemoans City´s bad luck in ´tough year´
|Barcelona tried to lower Suarez price after Chiellini bite, claims ex-Liverpool CEO
|Allegri refusing to let Monaco be a distraction in Juve´s title bid
|Being benched not a problem for Aguero
|Bayern Munich sign Coman from Juventus for €35m
|Cavani, Mbappe and Griezmann among nominees for UNFP awards
|Roma stalwart De Rossi reflects on ´wrong´ career choices
|Pep didn´t do his homework on English football, Grant claims
|Verratti: I´d be angry if I played for Monaco
|Sakho injury could be cruciate damage - Allardyce
|Guardiola: I´m a better manager since joining Manchester City
|Barcelona to report Malaga president to anti-violence commission after controversial Twitter post
|Go fourth and prosper? Guardiola and Mourinho wrestling to lift Manchester horizons
|Liverpool present new kit and crest to mark 125th anniversary
|Manchester United captain Rooney vows to ´prove people wrong´ amid talk over future
|Eto´o reveals Mourinho´s Champions League final masterstroke
|Serbia well on the way to Russia 2018, but Stankovic highlights domestic difficulties
|Mourinho unhappy with Smalling, Jones but insists defenders have Manchester United future
|Pachuca 1 Tigres UANL 0 (2-1 agg): Alonso´s men win Champions League title
|Copa Libertadores Review: Brawl erupts after Palmeiras beat Penarol
|Madrid star Isco: This could be the best form of my career
|Mascherano scores first Barcelona goal... in his 319th appearance
|James: Five cup finals in LaLiga for Real Madrid
|Zidane hails phenomenal Isco as Madrid stay level with Barca
|Beating Bayern like this is ´madness´ - Tuchel
|Moyes: Sunderland deserved something against Middlesbrough
|Battle-scarred Arsenal star Sanchez takes to social media following last-gasp win
|Sakho injury could bring end to Palace loan spell - Allardyce
|Campbell expects extra ´spice´ in crucial north London derby
|The challenge is to keep going - Pochettino delighted as Spurs hunt Chelsea
|The target is clear - Wenger confident of Arsenal´s top four chances


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Tonight, I checked out two new shows on AMC – "Immortalized" and "Freakshow" – after watching (of course) a black and white episode of "The Walking Dead."
I enjoyed both – but I did decide that I do not wish to learn how to actually CREATE taxidermy. I do however, still want to purchase a chipmunk or squirrel that I can dress up for each season and holiday.
I also had a fleeting interest in learning how to swallow swords.
Which went away quickly … Don't worry …
But anyway … I found a cute squirrel on Regretsy (where else?) … Isn't he cute?


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Fairy Garden DIY [1]
Adults, ages 18 and older, are invited to a "Fairy Garden Do-It-Yourself" afternoon at Rodman Library, Saturday, September 28, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., in the Children's Program Room. Participants are asked to bring your own miniatures to place in the garden, such as gnomes, fairies, animals, twigs, containers for wishing well, ponds, etc. Supplies to make furniture will be furnished with $2.00 for materials.
Registration is required for this event and limited to 12 participants. Please R.S.V.P by Wednesday, September 26, by stopping in or calling the Children's Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 223.
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April 29, 2010
Money 1st – Reasons To Be Happy
Money Magazine figures positivity couldn't hurt sales in a slumping print market (among other things). Included here are three illustrations linking up with three reasons to feel good about current ongoing financial reforms. The one above is to signify that most student loans are, for now, a little cheaper.
This one was done to indicate that short sales for homes have been, for the moment, even shorter (plus it looks a little like Kermit—a universal conduit of happiness).
Lastly, this one here was done to suggest that credit card fees are, for the moment, not quite so fee crazy as they have been in recent years.
As most of the assignments I get are more based in criticism and analysis, it's a rare gift to be able to work on something that's genuinely positive-spirited.
Art direction: Laura Renga
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Hey just a reminder to all of the MN turkey hunters out there that the deadline for the spring lottery is January 13th 2012. Also be familiar with what zone you are in as the number of zones has changed from 81 to 12. You will need to apply if you plan to hunt in time periods A-D but time periods E-H are over the counter.
Here is a link to the MN DNR turkey hunting website.
- Dates: April 18-22, April 23-27, April 28-May 2, May 3-7, May 8-12, May 13-17, May 18-24, May 25-31.
- Limit: One (1) bearded turkey per season.
- License: $23.00 resident turkey hunting license; or $83.00 nonresident turkey hunting license 18 and over. Resident and nonresident youth under 18 by April 18, 2012, $12.00. - Wild Turkey Stamp: The $5.00 turkey stamp fee is included in the fee for the license, if you want a pictorial stamp mailed, an additional $2.00 fee will be charged.
- Methods of Take: Shotguns 20 gauge or larger, # 4
or smaller diameter fine shot, or legal bow and arrow.
- Shooting Hours: One half hour before sunrise to sunset.


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I got gas at ARCO on Tuesday for $1.759 and it only cost me $16.00!
I got gas at ARCO on Tuesday for $1.759 and it only cost me $16.00!
Not as good as other posts, but wonderful for me:
I was on fumes and filled up for $32.00 and change @ $1.81!
I'm just sorry that won't last for long....
¡Que la fuerza te acompañe!
Saw $1.60 yesterday.
"That's the best deal you're gonna get. I won't tell you you can save yourself, because you can't."
Gas prices have risen here since Friday morning, when it was still $1.55 - 1.59.
Cheapest I've seen locally is $1.65. Most stations are charging $1.75.
Friday night it had jumped up from $1.51 to $1.79 at the station around the corner from my house, but was down to $1.69 on Sat.
[FONT=Arial Narrow]MOM, THROW DOWN SOME MONEY! THE ICE CREAM MAN IS COMIIING!!!![/FONT]
[FONT=Courier New]$1.799 a gallon at Arco. $19.15 to fill my Ranger and $10.90 to fill the Civic. This is HALF of what I was spending just to fill my Ranger in July. So good.[/FONT]
[FONT=Courier New]"First of all, never bad mouth synergy..."[/FONT]
I paid $2.11 for premium last night. That means Reg was $1.91. But this is out in San Jacinto by my brother's, in the middle of nowhere.
I did my first complete fill up with the new lower prices today and I filled my car for less than $19 with gas at $1.65. That almost brings me back to filling up a car in high school and college for less than $10. Not as good now but I'll take it!
"No one helped me so why should I help you?" - College professor circa 1999
By choosing not to decide you still have made a choice.
I'm in love with the women of Univision.
It's around $1.59 here, but I swear I saw $1.53 a few days ago.
Got a question for Hasbro? Ask it here!
My Photos and Reviews: SSG Toy Guide
My Star Wars Fan Film: The Lazy Jedi
I heard on the news that oil dropped below $50 a barrel today. Don't know how long this is gonna last but I'll take it while I can.
[FONT=Arial Narrow]MOM, THROW DOWN SOME MONEY! THE ICE CREAM MAN IS COMIIING!!!![/FONT]


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Let's run through the selections from the year-round lineup that are available here:
• WYLD EXTRA PALE ALE (4% ABV): The most benign brew in this batch — solid and very sessionable.
•BABA BLACK LAGER (4%): This beer grabbed the Silver Medal in the Schwarzbier category at the 2012 Great American Beer Festival. It's an intriguing blend, with rich, dark, roasted malts in a light, easy-drinking body.
•HOP NOTCH IPA (7.3% ABV): A delightfully well-balanced IPA, redolent with citrus and loads of hop zing. A new favorite.
•DUBHE IMPERIAL BLACK IPA (9.2%): Pronounced "doo-bee" and brewed with hemp seed (the tagline is "Finally, a Dubhe you don't have to roll to enjoy"). A flavor bomb, with the sweetness of chocolate and caramel and coffee collaborating with the massive hop bitterness (in four-packs). It doesn't surpass the likes of Stone's Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale or Firestone Walker's Wookey Jack, but it's a tasty contender.
•ANNIVERSARY BARLEY WINE (10.4%): A hoppier take on the formidable style — a great, complex sipper, and a rare year-round offering in 12-ounce bottles (in four-packs).
Uinta also has its big bottle Crooked Line series. Four of them are on shelves now: LABYRINTH BLACK (13.2%), DETOUR DOUBLE IPA (9.5%), TILTED SMILE, an imperial pilsner (9%), and COCKEYED COOPER, a bourbon barrel barley wine ale (11.1%); they also have the seasonal OAK JACKED IMPERIAL PUMPKIN (10.31%, geddit?). The Labyrinth does challenge the likes of Sublimely and Wookey, and the Cockeyed Cooper is a big, bracing beer.
Get to know Uinta by mixing a six of their 12-ouncers (get two Dubhes or Hop Notches, depending on your palate) and raise a toast to the best of the Beehive State.
It's been a while since our last outing, and we had a slew of great beers over the holidays: SIERRA NEVADA's hearty and beautifully layered Narwhal Imperial Stout; more than a few Goose Island Bourbon Countys (see above; then buy some more while you can); SHMALTZ's HE'BREW JEWBELATION SWEET 16 ANNIVERSARY ALE (a fantastic beer with 16 malts, 16 hops, and registering a dangerously well-hidden 16% ABV; grab a bottle and toast their "16 sweet years of delicious beer and delicious shtick"); and IPSWICH's Winter Mix 12-pack, featuring a very rewarding RYE PORTER.
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Alternate name: Puff Adder
Family: Colubridae, Colubrid Snakes view all from this family
Description Color can be red, green, orange, brown, grey to black, or any combination thereof depending on locality. They can be blotched, checkered, or patternless. The belly tends to be a solid grey, yellow or cream colored. In this species the underside of the tail is lighter than the belly. Divided anal plate. 23-25 rows of keeled scales.
Dimensions 50.8-115.6cm. (20-45 1/2")
Breeding Breeds spring to fall. 4-61 eggs laid in shallow cavity June/July, thin shelled 32mm (1 1/4") long. Hatch after 39-65 days.
Habitat Sandy-soiled open areas.
Range Minnesota to New Hamshire, Florida, Texas to Kansas.
Discussion Harmless. Often distinguished when it plays dead. Will inflate body, hiss and strike if threatened. Will play dead if predator pursues. Will not display 'playing dead' in captivity. Upper jaw has teeth which injects venom to frogs. Rarely bites humans.


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Ravioli with Sausage & Tomato Cream Sauce RecipeRead Reviews Be the first to add a review
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It tastes like you spent all day preparing this quick pasta recipe, but it's ready in just 30 minutes! Family and friends request this one often. —Cheryl Wegener, Festus, MO
Recommended: 30 Pasta Dinners Ready in 30 Minutes
- 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese ravioli
- 3/4 pound bulk Italian sausage
- 1 jar (24 ounces) tomato basil pasta sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 Jones Dairy Farm Dry-Aged Bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Minced fresh parsley
- Cook ravioli according to package directions. Meanwhile, cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the pasta sauce, cream and bacon. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Drain ravioli; stir into sauce. Top with Parmesan cheese and parsley. Yield: 4 servings.
Originally published as Ravioli with Sausage & Tomato Cream Sauce in Simple & Delicious April/May 2013, p27
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"quick and delicious!"
Reviewed May. 13, 2013
"Delicious! I used 1 pound of sweet Italian sausage and it made plenty. It would be easy to prepare a day or two ahead of time. I cooked the sausage and bacon 1 day before making the meal, and it was simple to it all together for dinner."
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A simply beautiful late-afternoon view looking north-east from Alice Pratt Brown Hall. To the left is Janice and Robert McNair Hall and to the right is James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy Rice University and between the two is Jamail Plaza with its eye-catching fountain. This hand-held panorama was taken...


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Commencement Webcast available
Posted May 31, 2005; 02:45 p.m.
An archived Webcast of Princeton's May 31 Commencement ceremony is available on the University's Webmedia site.
Also available for viewing on the site are the May 30 Hooding ceremony for advanced degree candidates, the May 30 Class Day ceremony and the May 29 Baccalaureate service.
A variety of stories and photos from the Commencement, Class Day and Baccalaureate ceremonies can be found on the University's home page and news page.


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Morgan Stanley books $1.2 billion legal expense
NEW YORK - Morgan Stanley says its earnings fell in the fourth quarter as it was hit by legal costs related to mortgage-backed securities.
The New York investment bank earned $433 million, or 20 cents a share, in the final three months of 2013. That compared to $982 million, or 49 cents a share, a year earlier.
Excluding litigation costs and a tax benefit, the bank earned 50 cents a share, beating the 44 cents forecast by Wall Street analysts. The results also exclude accounting adjustments related to the value of the bank's debt.
Morgan Stanley reported legal expenses of $1.2 billion related to mortgage-backed securities lawsuits and investigations for the quarter.
U.S. banks are still dealing with the fallout of the financial crisis more than half a decade after it began. JPMorgan on Tuesday reported results that were impacted by legal expenses and Citigroup said Thursday that it had $800 million in legal costs in the fourth quarter and that it expected those kinds of expenses to continue for the industry.
Morgan Stanley's revenue rose 9 percent to $8.2 billion from $7.5 billion in the fourth quarter, beating analysts' forecasts of $8.02 billion.
"Our fourth-quarter results demonstrated the consistency embedded in our business model, as revenues increased year-over-year in all three of our business segments," James Gorman, the bank's CEO, said in prepared remarks. "Importantly, we are continuing to address many of the legal issues from the financial crisis."
IPO BOOST: Revenue at Morgan Stanley's Institutional Securities unit edged higher to $3.7 billion from $3.6 billion a year ago, boosted by a big increase in stock underwriting as the market for initial public offerings improved. Bond underwriting fees fell slightly as investment-grade bond sales declined.
In line with other big banks that reported earnings this week, Morgan Stanley said revenue from its bond trading business fell.
THE WEALTH FACTOR: Morgan Stanley's wealth management unit brought in more fees, and clients moved more assets to the bank. Morgan Stanley has been building out its wealth management business to reduce its reliance on trading and sales revenues.
STOCK REACTION: Morgan Stanley's stock rose 40 cents, or 1.2 percent, to $32.80 in pre-market trading.


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Moving on
I see your moving on sir, about time you let us know where don't you think?
So where will Christmas be this year I wonder, do please enlighten us. We will be in Goa, India and it promises to be an event if we are to believe all the hipe. Our friend Marie-France has joined us for a month so we're both delighted. Its great to have one of our friends around again but also a little weird after being away for so long.
All is good here my friend, we send our love.
Stay safe
James & Marie-Claude
Get busy livin' or get busy dyin'
Trip Start Mar 14, 2004
335Trip End Ongoing
And that's about what it's come to here in Montevideo. After a brief injection of life from a fun group of backpackers that came through a week or so ago, it got really slow again...almost dead. And if I want to see other parts of Uruguay, I have to get moving. So I'm going to "get busy livin'". This pretty much wraps up my 5 week stint in Montevideo. About the only new thing that I've done is take a tour of the Legislative Palace which was pretty cool. I was joined by a Brazilian girl named Paula that dresses to kill. It was fun going places with her and watching everyone stare. Especially the dedicated soldiers that have to just stand all day guarding stuff while we were touring around. They're supposed stare straight ahead and ignore distractions... but where ever Paula walked, that's where they were looking.
I'll be on the move for the next couple weeks. Let's go see what Uruguay has to offer....
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Alternate name: Spurred Butterfly-pea
Family: Fabaceae, Pea view all from this family
Description Trailing or twining vine with violet flowers, single or in clusters of 2-4 in the axils of compound leaves.
Habit: native perennial vine or herb.
Height: stems to 6 ft (1.8 m) long or more.
Leaf: alternate, trifoliate; leaflets ovate to narrowly lanceolate, pointed, 1-2.5 in (25-63 mm) long.
Flower: blue-violet to purple to palest lavender, round, 1 in (25 mm) long, petals upside-down from most pea flowers; large lower lip, midvein often white; long claw at back of flower; single or in cluster or 2-4, held in leaf axil.
Fruit: flattened pod, 3-5 in (75-125 mm) long, 0.125 in (3 mm) thick; the two open halves of the split pod dry into spirals.
Flower July to August, or year-round, depending on location.
Habitat Moist, sandy, acid soils: hammocks, sandy woodlands, pinelands, wet prairies, fields; also cultivated as an ornamental.
Range New Jersey south to Florida; west to Texas; north to Arkansas and Illinois.
Discussion Also called spurred butterfly pea, butterfly pea. Endangered in New Jersey. The flowers of this delicate showy vine are recognized by their upside-down position.
Sand Butterfly-pea (C. arenicola) has ovate leaflets indented at the base; Florida Butterfly-pea (C. floridana), with oval to lanceolate leaflets up to 3 (7.5 cm) long, occurs in the pinewoods of Florida.