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Cat 6 lead authors: WU cofounder Dr. Jeff Masters (right), who flew w/NOAA Hurricane Hunters 1986-1990, & WU meteorologist Bob Henson, @bhensonweather
By: Dr. Jeff Masters , 3:20 PM GMT on November 09, 2009
Tropical Storm Ida is steadily weakening as it hurtles northwards towards the Gulf of Mexico coast. Rains from Ida have already pushed into south-central Louisiana, where radar estimates indicate up to an inch of rain has fallen. Winds along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle were 20 - 25 mph this morning, and will steadily increase today as Ida draws near. Winds at the Mississippi Canyon buoy 150 miles south of Gulfport, MS were sustained at 45 mph at 8 am EST this morning, with 19 foot waves.
Figure 1. Microwave "radar in space" image of Ida taken at 7:15 am EST on Monday, 11/9/09. The eye is visible as a dark spot, but the eyewall has partially collapsed. The strongest echoes are on the north side of the storm, and Ida's heaviest rains and highest winds will hit the coast tonight, well in advance of the arrival of the center. Image credit: Navy Research Lab, Monterey.
Infrared and visible satellite loops show that wind shear has substantially degraded the appearance of Ida, and there is very little heavy thunderstorm activity in the storm's eyewall. Most of Ida's heavy thunderstorms have been displaced to the north of the storm, due to strong upper-level winds out of the southwest creating 30 knots of wind shear. Water vapor satellite imagery reveals a large area of dry air to the southwest of Ida, and the shear has now driven this dry air deep into the core of the storm, significantly disrupting it. The latest 6:30am EST vortex report from the Hurricane Hunters reported that the eyewall was ragged, and the pressure had risen to 997 mb. A recent microwave satellite image of Ida (Figure 1) shows that the eyewall is weak and has partially collapsed. Ida's most intense thunderstorms are on the north side of the storm, and the heaviest rains and highest winds will hit the coast tonight, well in advance of the arrival of the center.
The intensity forecast for Ida
The intensity forecast models predict that Ida's winds will range between 50 - 65 knots (58 - 74 mph) at landfall. The high wind shear of 30 knots currently affecting Ida is forecast to increase to 40 knots by late afternoon, and 55 knots by midnight. With Ida now over waters near 26°C, which is barely enough to support a hurricane, and with water temperatures decreasing to 23°C near the coast, the combination of high wind shear and cold waters will act to significantly weaken Ida. However, Ida is beginning to transition to an extratropical storm, and it is often the case that during such a transition the winds will gain energy from the process, though that's looking unlikely in this case. I expect Ida's top winds will be in the 50 - 60 mph range along the coast tonight and Tuesday morning. Regardless of Ida's strength at landfall, the storm will be able to dump 4 - 8 inches of rain along the Gulf Coast and well inland. We can't rule out the possibility of an isolated tornado when Ida makes landfall, but the Storm Prediction Center Discussion maintains that the airmass in place over the Gulf Coast is relatively stable, and prospects for an appreciable severe weather threat appear low.
Figure 2. Maximum storm surge (depth of water above ground) for a Category 1 hurricane with 85 mph winds moving north-northeast at 15 mph. Ida is expected to be moving at this speed and direction at landfall, but will be much weaker, so surges will not be this high. Furthermore, the storm will not create this level of surge along the entire coast--the image above is a composite worst-case scenario for all the storms shown by the black tracks with arrows. Image credit: NOAA SLOSH model run for Mobile Bay, 2008 version. Heights are given relative to the NAVD88 datum.
The storm surge forecast for Ida
Storm surge is the other major concern for Ida. With a strong high pressure system anchored over the U.S. today, the pressure difference between this high and Ida is creating a strong pressure gradient that was driving tides 2.5 feet above normal at Shell Beach, LA (on the east side of New Orleans) this morning, one foot above normal at Dauphin Island, AL, and one foot at Pensacola, FL (Figure 3). NHC is now calling for a storm surge of 3 - 5 feet above ground level, which is a reasonable forecast even if Ida weakens further. A large stretch of coast will be subject to very high water levels for an extended period of time today and tomorrow, with battering waves on top of the surge likely to cause a significant coastal erosion event. A particular concern is the western end of Alabama's Dauphin Island, when even a strong tropical storm can cause significant damage to the low-lying, heavily developed barrier island. The tidal range along the Gulf Coast varies by about 1.5 feet between low and high tide, and high tide is near 2 am EST on Tuesday.
Figure 3. Observed vs. predicted water levels at three coastal stations. Top: Shell Beach, LA (just east of New Orleans); middle: Dauphin Island, Alabama; bottom: Pensacola, FL. The green line shows how high above normal the water is. For Shell Beach, it was 2.5 feet above normal at 9am CST, while it was just over 1.0 feet above normal at the other two locations. Image credit: NOAA Tides and Currents.
Comparing to Hurricane Kate
The last November hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico was Hurricane Kate. Kate struck the Florida Panhandle near Mexico Beach on November 21, 1985 as a Category 2 storm with 105 mph winds. According to Wikipedia, Kate killed five people in Florida and did $300 million (1985 dollars) in damage. Ida will cause relatively minor damage compared to Kate.
Links to follow:
U.S. Severe Weather Page
Wundermap for the Gulf Coast of Alabama.
Long-range radar out of New Orleans, LA.
Navarre Beach, FL webcam.
Coastal observations from the University of South Alabama.
Coastal observations from LSU.
El Salvador floods kill 124
Heavy rains that began on Thursday due to tropical disturbance 96E have killed at least 124 people in El Salvador, with 60 people still missing. The flooding hit the capital of San Salvador and rural areas to the east. The heavy rains were due to tropical disturbance 96E (Figure 4), which formed off the coast of El Salvador on Wednesday, November 4. The counter-clockwise flow of air around the disturbance pulled large quantities of moist, Pacific air over the coastal mountains in El Salvador, dumping heavy rains of up to five inches, according to satellite estimates. The rains must have been much heavier over a small area that the satellite could not resolve. The terrible devastation I'm seeing in news photos indicates much higher rains of perhaps 10 - 15 inches must have fallen in a concentrated area in the mountains.
Figure 4. Satellite image of tropical disturbance 96E, which moved over El Salvador Thursday through Saturday, bringing heavy rains. Also pictured is Tropical Depression Eleven, which intensified into Tropical Storm Ida later that day. Ida was not responsible for the flooding in El Salvador, though it may have helped pull 96E into El Salvador. NASA has a nice zoom image> of 96E from November 5.
I'll have an update on Ida this afternoon.
Jeff Masters
The views of the author are his/her own and do not necessarily represent the position of The Weather Company or its parent, IBM.
Cat 6 lead authors: WU cofounder Dr. Jeff Masters (right), who flew w/NOAA Hurricane Hunters 1986-1990, & WU meteorologist Bob Henson, @bhensonweather


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Household Hazardous Waste Program
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is the category of used, retail items that are considered hazardous when discarded. Among these items are chemicals for home cleaning, automotive care, pest control, some lighting products and electronics. Recology San Francisco operates a Household Hazardous Waste Facility to enable you to recycle or dispose of these products safely.
- Items that are considered HHW are not allowed in the composting, recycling or trash.
- HHW should be brought to the Recology Household Hazardous Waste Facility for safe disposal.
- HHW can also be picked up as part of our HHW collection program for San Francisco residents.
Residents and Small Businesses In San Francisco
Warning: During its removal, asbestos particles may be released into the air. The particles are so small that you can't see them, and they can cause serious health problems if you breathe them in, including a lung disease called asbestosis, which may not develop until several years after exposure.
Hire A Professional
To "do it right" you need special air purifying equipment and clothing, including disposable coveralls and respirators with asbestos-filtering cartridges. In addition, depending on the type of material you plan to remove, you may need to construct a containment to prevent spreading contamination outside of your work area. For more information about specific requirements, refer to Bay Area Air Quality Management District Regulation 11, Rule 2 and, if you have employees, refer to the Cal-OSHA Construction Industry Standard for Asbestos.
Rather than remove asbestos yourself, whether you are a contractor or homeowner, we recommend hiring an asbestos abatement company that specializes in asbestos removal. These companies can be found in the Yellow Pages under "Asbestos Abatement." We also strongly recommend hiring an asbestos consultant, independent of the asbestos abatement company, to assure that the work is performed properly and that it is safe to enter the area after the work is completed. Look for these companies in the Yellow Pages under "Asbestos Consulting and Testing."
Our Requirements for Accepting Asbestos
- Wet the asbestos with water.
- Place the asbestos in 4 heavy duty trash bags (1.5 mils thick), one inside the other, and close with duct tape. (If you can find them, you can also use 2 special plastic bags for asbestos or "contractor bags" (3 mils thick) available from safety supply companies. Whatever type of bag you use, the total thickness of these bags must be 6 mils. Ducts and pipes must be no longer than 5 feet. If you can't find bags that are large, double wrap the ducts and pipes with heavy duty plastic and tape all seams with duct tape.
- Each bag should weigh no more than 30 pounds.
- Write "Waste Asbestos" on each bag.
- The disposal fee is 25 cents per pound for small businesses, and they must schedule an appointment in advance. Only San Francisco businesses that generate less than 220 pounds of waste per month may use this program. Call (415) 330-1425 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
- There is no fee for residents bringing asbestos from their homes, but there is a limit of 125 pounds per trip. The facility is open for residents Thursday - Saturday. Call (415) 330-1405 or visit our household hazardous waste page for hours, directions, and policies.
For more information about asbestos contact San Francisco's Department of Public Health: (415) 252-3951.
Residential Household Battery Recycling
Important Battery Recycling Safety Reminder: For safety, please tape over the contact points of each lithium battery. Look for "Lithium" or "Li" (most button and rechargeable batteries). See the images below for guidelines on how to tape over the contact points.
Battery Recycling Programs for San Francisco Residents
Residential Curbside Battery Collection (available to residential customers)
For curbside collection of batteries, place your loose household batteries into a clear plastic bag and seal it. Small zip-type bags work best. For safety, please tape over the contact points of each lithium battery.
Place the sealed bag on top of your black cart lid and set it out on your collection day. Do not place the battery bags inside any of your collection carts.
Apartment Battery Bucket Collection (available to apartment buildings)
Place your loose household batteries into the battery recycling bucket located in your building. For safety, please tape over the contact points of each lithium battery.
When the bucket is full, anyone can call the number on the bucket for a free pickup.
Apartment building managers can order a battery bucket by calling Recology Sunset Scavenger (415) 330-1300 or Recology Golden Gate (415) 626-4000. We will deliver the battery recycling bucket, an informational poster to hang up, and postcards for you to distribute to your tenants notifying them of the new program.
Learn about the resources available to property managers and owners.
Battery Drop Off (available to San Francisco residents)
Residents of San Francisco can drop off household batteries at all Walgreens convenience stores in San Francisco, most hardware stores, the SF Dump and many other locations throughout the city. To find your closest drop-off locations, visit SFEnvironment.org/ecofinder.
For safety, please tape over the contact points of each lithium battery.
Cooking Oil
The city spends approximately $3.5 million dollars each year to unclog sewers. Home kitchens and commercial restaurants are the largest controllable sources of Food, Oil and Grease (FOG) in the City's sewer system, but even a little grease from the many homes in the city add up to clogged sewers.
The San Francisco Household Hazardous Waste Facility accepts cooking oil in small quantities. Oil can be dropped off during our normal business hours, along with paint, solvents, and other household chemicals from San Francisco residents.
Cooking Oil Disposal Requirements
- The is a limit of up to 20 gallons per day per customer.
- We accept oil from Thursday through Saturday, 8AM to 4PM, excluding holidays
- Individual containers of cooking oil must be no larger than 5 gallons in size (i.e., no large drums). If you would like your container back, please ask staff to empty it while you wait.
- You do not need to prove that you reside in San Francisco to dispose of only cooking oil, but you do need to provide proof of residency if you bring any type of hazardous waste besides cooking oil.
- Cooking oil should be in leak-proof containers secured with a tight lid. Please make sure your used cooking oil does not contain water, soapsuds, and/or food debris.
Solidified oil, such as lard or bacon grease, can be recycled at the facility or be placed into your green composting bin for collection and recycling. Please do not place liquid cooking oil in your green composting bin.
Cooking Oil Recycling for Businesses
Although the household hazardous waste facility is not normally available to businesses, we make an exception for cooking oil. We will accept up to 20 gallons of cooking oil from restaurants and other businesses. Besides helping to recover this valuable resource so it can be used as a bio-fuel, we also want to keep cooking oil out of the trash - where it makes a mess - and out of the drains where it clogs up the pipes in your building and the city sewers.
Please Note: We do not accept paint, solvents, or other types of chemicals from businesses. Find out if you are eligible for the Small Business Drop-Off Program.
Where does it go?
The oil is collected by SFGreasecycle, the City of San Francisco's Bio-fuel Program, and used to manufacture a cleaner-burning renewable fuel to use in MUNI buses, fire trucks and other city vehicles.
For more information check out the City's bio-fuel website or call the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission at 415-695-7366.
Expired Medications
The City of San Francisco has a new pilot disposal program funded by grants from pharmaceutical manufacturers. You can take expired medicine to any of the following locations.
Police Station Drop Offs
You may now take both controlled and non-controlled medicines to all police stations in San Francisco for proper disposal.
Pharmacy Drop Offs
Visit one of the following pharmacies to properly dispose of unwanted or expired non-controlled medicines.
1. Torgsyn Discount Pharmacy Inc.
5614 Geary Boulevard@ 20th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 752-3737
2. Joe's Pharmacy
5199 Geary Boulevard @ 16th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 751-2326
3. Franklin Pharmacy
1508 Franklin Street @ Bush St.
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 775-3917
4. Four Fifty Sutter Pharmacy
450 Sutter Street #712 @ Stockton St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 392-4137
5. Clay Medical Pharmacy
929 Clay St #103 @ Stockton St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 956-5456
6. Golden Gate Pharmacy
1844 Noriega Street @ 26th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 661-6903
7. Post Divisadero Medical Pharmacy
2299 Post Street @ Divisadero St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 346-2663
8. Charlie's Pharmacy
1101 Fillmore Street @ Golden Gate Ave
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 567-0771
9. MOMS Pharmacy
4071 18th Street @ Castro St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 255-2720
10. Visitacion Valley Pharmacy
100 Leland Avenue @ Alpha St.
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 239-5811
11. Daniels Pharmacy
943 Geneva Avenue @ Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 584-2210
12. Central Drug Store
4494 Mission Street @ Santa Rosa Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 585-0111
13. Los Portales Pharmacy
2480 Mission St #110
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 826-3484
Recycle AIDS Medication Program (RAMP)
Sealed or opened medications that are unexpired or up to one year out of date may be donated to the Recycle AIDS Medication Program (RAMP). This program is not limited to AIDS medications. For more information, visit RAMP or call (415) 285-0606.
View a map of expired medication drop-off locations.
Learn More! If you have questions about San Francisco's new medicine disposal program, please call San Francisco Department of the Environment at (415) 355-3700.
Recycled Paint Program
Most of the latex paint we receive at the San Francisco Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility is recycled on site and given away for free. If you would like some of our free paint, just stop by during regular facility business hours. Visit the facility page for business hours.
How To Recycle Your Old Latex Paint
We recycle the paint that you bring to the household hazardous waste facility, and the latex paint that we pick from neighborhood drop off sites.
We also accept up to 5 gallons of paint from San Francisco residents during regular business hours from the following sites. Please call them before dropping off paint to make sure they have room for the paint in their storage areas:
- Brownies Hardware, 1563 Polk @ Sacramento, 673-8900
- Center Hardware, 999 Mariposa @ Pennsylvania, 861-1800
- Cliff's Variety, 479 Castro St. @ 18th, 431-5365
- Cole Hardware, 3312 Mission @ 29th St, 647-8700
- Cole Hardware, 2254 Polk @ Green, 674-8913
- Cole Hardware, 956 Cole St. @ Parnassus, 753-2653
- Cole Hardware, 70 4th St. @ Mission, 777-4400
- Fredericksen Hardware, 3029 Fillmore @ Union, 292-2950
- Golden City Building Supply, 1279 Pacific @ Leavenworth, 441-0941
- Last's Paint Clearance Center, 2141 Mission @ Sycamore, 437-0633
- Roberts Hardware, 1629 Haight @ Clayton, 431-3392
View a map of locations to drop off paint.
Recycled Paint Quality
Our recycled paint is better than a lot of new paint and many other recycled paints. Other recycled paints are often thinned down with wash water from paint factories, making for cheap paint that does not cover well. The quality of latex paint is usually determined by the percentage of solids in it, as opposed to the amount of water it contains. Good quality paint is mixed with a high percentage of solids. Our recycled paint tends to be thicker than most new paint, because when paint is stored in people's homes for a long time, some of the water evaporates, increasing the proportion of solids. San Francisco's moderate climate also contributes to good recycled paint. Unlike in other cities, paint does not get spoiled by freezing. Previously frozen paint is not recyclable.
Want to know how we recycle our paint? Check out our frequently asked questions.
What recycled paint colors are available?
- Warm colors: Sandpiper (beige), Fawn (tan), and Fort Funston (brown).
- Cool colors: Sage (green-gray) San Francisco Fog (blue-gray), and Granite (gray).
Come and get your free recycled paint!
Our recycled paint is free! We give away recycled paint on a first come, first serve basis during regular facility business hours.
You do not have to be a resident or business in San Francisco to get some of our paint. Take an extra bucket or two if you are not sure how much you need, because you may never get that same color. You can always bring back what you do not use. We always take back our paint.
We do not require people who are dropping off our mix of recycled paint to be San Francisco residents.
Overseas Shipments
In many countries paint is much more expensive than it is here. When our paint starts to pile up, we fill up an 8'x20'' shipping container and send it overseas. We have shipped paint to different areas of Mexico, where it has been used to paint schools, libraries and more. We have also shipped paint to Mali (Africa), Tonga, and El Salvador. Our employees have put a lot of effort into figuring out how to ship paint internationally, including navigating international customs regulations, shipping logistics and locating a liaison to distribute the paint locally in the destination country.
It's a Good Thing!
Our facility follows the environmental hierarchy of "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle."
Some household hazardous waste programs collect latex paint and send it to a special landfill. We prefer not to put anything into a landfill. Mixing the paint falls somewhere between reuse and recycling. It is a better practice than sending it to be used as a cement additive which is lower in our hierarchy and technically considered reclamation, not recycling. Even though it would be cheaper to send the paint to a landfill, the cost for shipping the paint to other countries is about the same or less than the cost of sending it to the cement factory in Southern California. It does not cost us extra, and we are proud that so many people benefit.
San Francisco Needle/Syringe Disposal Program
San Francisco residents have one of the best programs in the nation to safely dispose of their used syringes, needles and lancets: the Safe Needle Disposal Program administered by Recology San Francisco.
Used needles do not belong in the trash where they can pose a health hazard to the public and trash collectors. They should be put into puncture-resistant, leak-proof "Sharps Containers."
How to Participate
- Residents with medical conditions requiring the use of hypodermic needles may pick up a free Sharps Container at any Walgreens pharmacy in San Francisco.
- When it is full, just return it to Walgreens for proper management. Needles in Sharps Containers are also accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
See the Household Hazardous Facility Waste page for hours, directions, and requirements.
Origins of the Safe Needle Disposal Program
The Safe Needle Disposal Program started in 1990 and was the first of it's kind in the nation. It was designed by a coalition comprised of Recology Sunset Scavenger, Recology Golden Gate, and Recology San Francisco, the San Francisco Department of Public Health, the American Diabetes Association, and Walgreens, to protect trash company workers and the public's health by providing residents with a safe and convenient disposal option for needles used at home. It has been replicated in many other cities.
Recology San Francisco administers the program, which is funded through trash rates paid by the residents of the City of San Francisco. The company buys the sharps containers, delivers them to participating Walgreens, and arranges for a medical waste company to pick up the full containers. More than 1,500 containers are distributed to the residents of San Francisco each month.
After collection from Walgreens, the needles and other sharps are microwaved to sterilize them and then ground up and discarded at specially-permitted landfills.
When trash collectors observe needles in the trash, the customer is contacted and told about the Safe Needle Disposal Program.
"Our goal is that residents who use needles know about the hazards of improper disposal and the safe disposal options we provide."
-- Brad Drda, Environmental Manager at Recology San Francisco
If you find needles on the street or in other public spaces, call the San Francisco Department of Public Works.
This program is not for medical offices or hospitals. Medical facilities must make arrangements to dispose of contaminated sharps with a commercial medical waste management service.
For more information, please call (415) 330-1400.
The HHW program was designed to protect chemicals from contaminating materials bound for recycling and the environment around landfills. Learn more about HHW by reading more below.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is the name for the category of used, retail items that are considered hazardous when discarded. Chemicals for home cleaning, automotive care, pest control, lighting and electronic waste are hazardous waste. Recology San Francisco operates a Household Hazardous Waste Facility for safe disposal for the collection of these items for disposal or recycling.
When most people think of "hazardous materials" they picture trucks full of chemicals, factories, dumps oozing slime, and by-products of our synthetic society. Yet every home can be a warehouse of hazardous materials. Cleaners, bleach, oil, paints, thinners, batteries, medicines, pesticides and more common household items have the distinction of being "hazardous".
15 Gallon Limit
- Do not bring more than 15 gallons of paint, oil, and other household chemicals (or 125 pounds of solid waste) per day.
- Be careful not to mix different materials.
- Be sure that no containers are leaking.
Empty Containers
Do not bring empty containers. You may put empty aerosol spray cans and empty latex (acrylic or water based) paint cans into your recycling bin. ALL nozzles, caps and lids MUST BE REMOVED from cans and placed separately into the recycle collection bin.
Put all other types of empty household hazardous waste containers into your trash bin for disposal (follow disposal instructions on the container's label) - do not try to recycle these containers.
Drop-off Costs
Fees for the Drop-off Program depend on the type and amount of waste. These prices are partially subsidized by San Francisco trash bills.
Who Qualifies?
San Francisco Residents
As a San Francisco resident,you may use the facility to bring hazardous waste from your own home. We require proof of residency, such as a driver's license. If you have a special situation, such as cleaning out the home of a San Francisco resident who passed away, please call us for instructions at (415) 330-1405.
If you are a real estate agent who is cleaning out a home in order to get it ready for sale, ask the resident or home owner to take care of the waste. Real estate agents may not use the household facility except in special circumstances. If you fit that category, call (415) 330-1425 to make an appointment. You will be charged as a business and will be required to pay the fees charged as a VSQG.
Why this program?
Household hazardous waste, by definition is hazardous.
If these products are not properly disposed of they can leak toxic chemicals into the soil or groundwater, workers sorting or collect other items can be injured if they encounter certain chemicals and storing of certain toxic chemicals is unsafe as they can leak or deteriorate, leading to harmful fumes or even fire.
These risks make it critical for the safety of yourself, your family and your neighbors to dispose of these items safely.
Additional Information
- (650) 363-4718 San Mateo County
- (510) 670-6460 Alameda County
- (415) 485-6806 Marin County
Neighborhood Sites
You can take motor oil, latex paint, fluorescent tubes and bulbs, and most batteries to drop-off sites closer to your home. (Walgreens accepts household batteries; Cole Hardware accepts latex paint.) For drop locations call us at 330-1405 or visit the www.sfenvironment.org
Business Waste
We are required to turn away waste from businesses, but we have a special program that works by appointment for small businesses with small amounts of waste. For more information, please visit our small business page.
Real Estate Agents
Real estate agents who are cleaning out a home in order to get it ready for sale should ask the resident or home owner to take care of the waste. Real estate agents may not use the household facility except in special circumstances; and they must call 330-1425 to make an appointment and pay the fees charged to VSQG businesses.

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Johnson runs 20 miles; Kenseth not interested
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) - Jimmie Johnson tweeted on Thursday that he'd just finished a 20-mile run.
The five-time Sprint Cup champion and points leader heading into Sunday's race at Martinsville Speedway says it's just coincidence that 20 is also the car number of his closest competitor, Matt Kenseth.
"For the last couple of weeks I've been building up," Johnson said, explaining the distance.
"Last week I ran 17, the week before it was 15. Twenty was the number my coach and I talked about it last week when we got to 17. As I got near the end of it, I think my coach said 20 for the 20," he continued, chuckling. "That kind of planted the seed in my mind and helped me run strong at the end."
The running is different than other fitness regimens Johnson has pursued, and so are some of the benefits, he said.
"Sure there are physical benefits, but there is something in my mind where I feel accomplished, I feel I did all that I could that day to do my job and to be an athlete," he said. "I sleep well. I don't sit up wondering about different things because I'm exhausted. It just generally feels good to get this work done and to have that behind me in the course of the day. There is a strong mental aspect to it."
Kenseth won his lone championship in 2003, but isn't likely to follow Johnson's fitness lead.
"I'm not weird enough to do a 20-mile run either," he deadpanned Friday at Martinsville Speedway. "It would take me a week to run 20 miles. Even if somebody was chasing me."


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Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. The body cannot store them. Leftover amounts of the vitamin leave the body through the urine. That means you need a continuous supply of such vitamins in your diet.
Pyridoxal; Pyridoxine; Pyridoxamine
Vitamin B6 helps the body to:
Vitamin B6 is found in:
Fortified breads and cereals may also contain vitamin B6. Fortified means that a vitamin or mineral has been added to the food.
Large doses of vitamin B6 can cause:
Deficiency of this vitamin can cause:
(Vitamin B6 deficiency is not common in the United States.)
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamins reflects how much of each vitamin people should receive on a daily basis. The RDA for vitamins may be used to help create goals for each person.
How much of each vitamin is needed depends on a person's age and gender. Other factors, such as pregnancy and illnesses, are also important. Ask your health care provider which amount is best for you.
Dietary Reference Intakes for vitamin B6:
*Adequate intake (AI)
Adolescents and Adults
The best way to get the daily requirement of essential vitamins is to eat a balanced diet that contains a variety of foods.
Escott-Stump S, ed. Nutrition and Diagnosis-Related Care. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2008.
Sarubin Fragaakis A, Thomson C. The Health Professionals' Guide to Popular Dietary Supplements. 3rd ed. Chicago, Il: American Dietetic Association; 2007.
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Dylan Salvador Scores Huge Upset With KO Over Saiyok Pumphanmuang
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Today in Roschtigrabe, Switzerland, a few major upsets in the world of Muay Thai took place at the Roschtigrabe Derby event. Saiyok Pumphanmuang faced Dylan Salvador and Hongtonglek Chor. Fahpiansi faced Hakim Hamech, both being Thailand vs. France fights. In a shocker, both French fighters won. I didn't think either of them would win but the fact that both of them won is a huge surprise.
The way that Dylan Salvador won was especially a surprise, as he knocked out Saiyok in the first round. Salvador was still seen as an up and comer, having two wins at Thai Fight. He also usually fights around 65-67kg and is smaller than Saiyok. Taking that into account, Saiyok just handily beat Fabio Pinca a month ago. This is a major upset, with Salvador's Team Nasser K teammate Fabio Pinca not even coming close to beating Saiyok.
Speaking of Team Nasser K, they are really on a roll lately with Salvador's win, Houcine Bennoui beating Singmanee and Mickael Piscitello beating Sudsakorn. It's hard to argue that they don't have the most stacked team in Europe.
For Hakim Hamech to beat Hongtonglek is also a shocker, considering Hongtonglek is ranked #7 at Lumpinee at 115lbs/52kg and was the champion of Thailand at 112lbs/50.8kg as well as 115lbs/52kg. Hamech is very young and unknown but is French champion at 118lbs/53.5kg.
UPDATE: While the first news that got out was that Salvador won by KO, now it seems as if Saiyok actually stopped the fight in his corner after the first round due to a ligament injury sustained to one of his knees. Still an upset, yes, but not the same magnitude now that it seems as if Saiyok couldn't fight on due to an injury.


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my wife rec'd that i have my vasectomy reversed in order for us to have a fourth child in our late thirties. my response, "baby, if i had only known the peace a simple surgical procedure could give my mind........ i would have had it done in junior high!";)
sorry to jump on the ladies only thread.
Thanks for your thoughts Gerry, I too dislike the idea of abortion. I keep wishing that we had the kind of society where no one requested one, except in extreme circumstances. I wish that the request was seldom enough to make it a non issue with our politicians.
I particularly dislike any abortion later than 16 weeks. Right now we are saving babies at 22 weeks gestation. Last I looked, it was about 30% survival at 22 weeks but that is huge when you see how tiny and frail these babies are. So, how can we abort some and then battle to save another? How is one garbage and the other a cherished life?
Like so many issues in this country, we approach it backward. We want to reduce/eliminate abortions so we start passing laws and making rules to stop them/not pay for them/make then difficult to obtain. What we should be doing is working to prevent the unwanted pregnancy in the first place. Having access to the morning after pill would be great but I suspect that the FDA would never agree to it being on the pharmacy shelf. In our lawsuit happy society there would be too much risk, despite the benefits.
I believe that the vast majority of abortions are in the 15 to 24 year old age bracket and they not the result of failed birth control but because they failed to use ANY birth control, or they used the birth control they had inconsistently.
There is a sector of our society (usually religious) that believes that if we dont tell our kids about sex they will never think of it on their own!! They also believe that if we allow them access to birth control we are giving them permission. Both of these ideas are just plain wrong. You only have to walk down the halls of any high school in the US to realize that these kids have figured out sex and they arent even the least bit concerned about asking anyones permission!!!
We need comprehensive sex ed in our schools starting at about 6th or 7th grade, and continue on every year. We need to quit with the sex ed that looks like a plumbing lesson on the male and female parts and start talking about what really happens. We need to find teachers that can say the words penis and vagina and not be embarrassed. We need to get our students to be able to talk about it, so they too can say the words penis and vagina and not stutter or turn red. If we as a society cant talk about it, how do we expect anyone to make good decisions about sex in the heat of the moment?
When we can talk about it, can accept that it is a normal part of the human experience - then we can decide when, where, with whom. We would then have youth that can also talk to their partner and to their health care provider to find a birth control that works for them, knowing that nothing is 100% effective.
Leslie, a real pleasure to "discuss" a topic like this without resorting to "absolutes", but truly sharing thoughts.
Yes, I also agree that we ought to give much more emphasis to the prevention of pregnancy. If abortions became rare, then that entire issue would be much easier to resolve.Quote:
Like so many issues in this country, we approach it backward. We want to reduce/eliminate abortions so we start passing laws and making rules to stop them/not pay for them/make then difficult to obtain. What we should be doing is working to prevent the unwanted pregnancy in the first place.
We may never be able to prevent an abortion in the case of tubal pregnancy, but there are plenty of abortions that we CAN prevent with adequate use of birth control and education in its use.
It occurs to me that the "mission" of Planned Parenthood was supposed to be about education first, and foremost. If they are (as is sometimes cited) the greatest source of abortions, then they have failed greatly in their primary mission. There can be both physical and psychological issues involved with abortion, and we are all remiss if we don't give enough attention to protecting (especially our young women) from those repercussions. So much better to prevent the need for the abortion.
I think that sex education should also include information about the whole concept of emotional intimacy, not just the physical aspects of it. That can be done in a secular way, without having to invoke any religious connotations that would offend any atheists.
Since it is well documented that teenagers are notoriously lacking in impulse control, we need to provide the access to birth control for their own protection in a physical way. I think that sex education needs to include discussion of emotional intimacy to protect them psychologically.
I did read somewhere that the morning after pill was to be available without prescription behind the pharmacy counter. I think there may still be some dispute with whether it should be available to a woman under 18 (or 16?).
Not to mention that discussions on birth control and abortions, often overlooks the issues of STDs which can also do much damage to both men and women physically.
Maybe we also need to give more attention to education for parents! Teenagers need to know that they have the support of their parents if they need to face something as traumatic as an abortion.
Maybe the original poster was correct ... if the world would just let rational women, with no political axe to grind, sort through some of these issues, more would be accomplished?
Leslie B and Gerry, good posts and very much my feelings in most cases.
thank you all for your heartfelt input. It means a lot to me..... I am trying to understand everyone's point of view regardless of whether you live on the hill, in the valley, or on the plains. It's what makes this country great. :p
I do believe if we took politics and religion out of these issues, we could make head way in solving them. A little less gov't, a little more personal action.
I used to believe that sex ed was best taught at home... no need bringing up dirty subjects in school, right? Well, as an adult, and having seen a bit more of the country now, I have certainly changed my mind. Sex ed (emotional and physical) is NOT being taught in the majority of homes! This is a tragedy. If Planned Parenthood is doing more abortions than education.... it's because no teenager is walking by PP saying, "Hey, those sex ed classes look like fun, let's go check em out." lol. No, they only go thru the doors after it's too late and someone is hurt or pregnant.
Let's figure out how to educate our future leaders.
To the original post, I do not see a "war on women". I see women (probably thru upbringing, social, historical, whatever you call it) who do not insist on better treatment. I wonder ... How many times do women actually go tell their boss, "Hey, I do the same job, in the same way, and do it better...I'm worth what Joe is making... Pay me". And how many times do women just keep quiet?
This breaks my heart. A woman going through a miscarriage denied an abortion and dies. She had legitimate need as her life was in danger. I can't imagine the pain her husband must feel. Is it not enough that he lost his baby--he had to lose his wife to? To what end? This is not the first time something like this has been in the news too bad it probably won't be the last. I wonder how often this happens and doesn't make news.


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How to get assasin snail eggs to hatch?
I have currently more than hundred eggs in my aquarium. Those can mostly be found around my homemade lavastone caves, but also inside of Eheim aquaball filter basket. I've noticed that they love to lay their eggs on complex labyrinth kind of surface more likely than solid ones.
So my 6 Anentome helenas seem to be mating a lot and there are a lots of eggs, but I can't see any babies or new adults and it's been over 4 months now. Only fish species I could imagine to eat these newborn babies is Apistogramma cacatuoides, because beside of those I only have Corydoras and Melanoides tuberculata living in the bottom of the aquarium. But I wonder if these eggs have ever hatched at all or even fertilized?
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Agree with Trillianne. I got 3 assassin snails for my tank. I never saw any new ones until I tore the tank down several months later to move everything to a larger one. Sifting through the sand I found 4-5 babies. Now I've got dozens of assassins patrolling my tank. I find their eggs on plants and stuff all the time, and they never seem to hatch, but somewhere, lurking in the substrate, there's an assassin snail factory. It just takes a while for them to get going.300 gallon mega tank: sailfin pleco, clown loaches, silver dollars, roseline sharks, congo tetras, new world cichlids
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You most likely have babies in your tank already.Roll the Dice!
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I'm in the same situation! Started an Assassin only tank months ago...eggs everywhere and lots of enpty egg sacs....must be babies somewhere in the substrate...!


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First off I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Mike I'm from PA and am brand new to fly fishing my boss and some friends have been trying to get me into if for a while so I finally took the jump!
I bought my first fly fishing setup a few weeks ago. Went to my local Orvis dealer and told him I wanted a decent all around setup that I could use for Bass (small & large), Steelhead, & Salmon. He suggested an 8wt 10ft Clearwater rod & Clearwater LA IV reel w/ Hydros WF 8wt line.
I've used it in my local river for smallmouth bass and so far it has been great...well as great as any outfit with somebody who has no clue what they are doing using it! lol
I am going to Salmon River in Pulaski on Tuesday for a 6 day salmon fishing trip. One friend told me to forget using a fly fishing leader as I will go through a ton of cash. I was told to attach a 4 ft section of 14lbs test fluoro line to my fly line. Then attach a swivel with another 4ft section of 12 lbs test fluoro as my tippet. Place 3 large split shots on the leader right above the swivel. Also, was told to run an egg sucking leech as the fly with a foot and a half section of 12 lbs test fluoro from the hook to a salmon egg fly.
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The Image of a Witness: Richard Ross Discusses his Juvenile-in-Justice Project at Southwestern
Under the auspices of the Treusch Public Service Lecture, which brings national speakers in the public interest field to campus to share their experiences and insights, acclaimed documentary photographer Richard Ross delivered a powerful message on social justice - or, rather, the lack thereof - in the institutionalization of juveniles in America. Ross presented material and commentary from his compelling Juvenile-in-Justice project that spent five years in its own kind of solitary confinement before Ross went public with this collection of image-as-social-advocacy. The stirring compilation of photographs and interviews conducted with more than 1,000 juveniles at over 200 facilities throughout the United States aims to provide an inside view of the detention and correction facilities and expose the need to change the current practices relating to the treatment of juveniles.
In a country where roughly 70,000 young people are locked up on any given day, the task of bringing their stories to light and inciting action or at least meaningful discussion can be a daunting one. But native New Yorker Ross has managed to turn his quick wit, sharp tongue and keen eye into potent tools for generating work that creatively promotes social justice. At the heart of his project is the concept that a photograph is a "witness." A single, still image can become iconographic in its ability to serve as testimony, and for Ross, the images that make up Juvenile-in-Justice testify that each kid has a story.
When given the opportunity to share their stories, Ross describes how the youths "open up like flowers - all they want to do is talk to me." Though his subjects may remain handcuffed during an hours-long interview, Ross positions himself on the floor, to encourage better lines of communication. As a storyteller with a camera, the photographer is doing something that gives him "absolute bliss." As an advocate with a mission, he claims "This is something I can't walk away from." Through his example, he encourages his audience to do the same. "This is an overwhelming issue. Find your piece of the puzzle. I'm giving you the images..."
To view the entire Juvenile-in-Justice project and learn more, visit Ross's website at www.richardross.net and follow his blog at www.juvenile-in-justice.com.


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Baker RMP Revision NEPA Planning Process
Identify Issues:
Identify issues or land use problems that need to be resolved. This is an ongoing process that ties to the NEPA scoping process.
Develop Planning Criteria:
Planning criteria establish constraints and guides for the planning process; streamline the process; establish standards, rules and measures; set the scope of inventory and data collection; identify the range of alternatives; and estimate the extent of analysis. Preliminary planning criteria developed by the BLM can be modified through public comment.
Issue Notice of Intent (NOI)/Scoping:
Publish the NOI in the Federal Register, local media, mailings, etc. The NOI identifies the preliminary issues and planning criteria and provides for a 30-day public review and comment period. This is also the start of the formal NEPA scoping process inviting the public to identify issues or land use problems that need to be resolved. In addition to the Federal Register notice, solicit ideas through mailings, newspaper articles, public meetings, and workshops. Gather, screen and evaluate ideas from public, private and internal sources. Summarize the issues to guide the planning process.
Collect Inventory Data:
Collect inventory data based on the planning criteria. Data are generally collected from existing sources. New data collection is limited to what is needed to resolve the planning issues identified.
Analyze the Management Situation (AMS):
Gather information on the current management situation, describe pertinent physical and biological characteristics and evaluate the capability and condition of the resource. This analysis provides a reference for developing and evaluating alternatives.
Formulate Alternatives:
Identify a range of reasonable combinations of resource uses and management practices. Develop reasonable alternatives that address issues identified during scoping and that offer a distinct choice among potential management strategies. Include a no action alternative.
Estimate Effects of Alternatives:
Estimate the impacts of each alternative on the environment and management situation.
Select the Preferred Alternative:
The Field Manager recommends to the State Director a preferred alternative that best resolves planning issues and promotes balanced multiple use objectives. The State Director approves the selection of the preferred alternative along with the other alternatives under consideration.
Issue Draft RMP/EIS:
Publish the Notice of Availability (NOA) in the Federal Register, media, mailings, etc. The NOA notifies the public of the availability of the Draft RMP EIS and provides for a 90-day public review and comment period.
Issue Proposed RMP EIS:
Evaluate comments and make any modifications needed. Publish a second NOA and file a copy of the proposed RMP/Final EIS with the EPA. This initiates the 30-day protest period under 43 CFR 1610.5-2.
Governor's Consistency Review:
Simultaneously initiate a 60-day Governors review to identify inconsistencies with state or local plans.
The State Director may sign and implement that portion of the plan not under protest.
Notice of Significant Change:
When a protest period or consistency review results in significant changes to the proposed plan, issue a Notice of Significant Change providing an additional 30-day comment period.
Plan Approval:
Once protests have been resolved and the Governors consistency review has been completed, the State Director approves the RMP by signing the record of Decision (ROD).
Monitor and Evaluate the RMP:
Ensure that the plan is continually monitored and evaluated until it is replaced.


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" i bought these buds several months before being introduced to the Hi-Fi community, so i had no idea what to expect. they look quite snazzy, reviews were good, so i clicked "buy" on amazon. they arrived, and i immediately started jamming out. i loved them, and wore them 24/7. my friend mentioned a 'burn in' so i googled it, and gave it a whirl with 20 hours of Dream Theater, Rush, and Iron..." --AHorseNamedJeff


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JACKSON — Some House Republicans apparently still are complaining that Speaker Billy McCoy, D-Rienzi, adjourned the House Wednesday, sending them home for about a month or until he and Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant agree to call them back.
Granted, it appeared on the voice vote that those opposed to adjourning were louder and several members stood up asking for a recorded roll call. The proper thing for the speaker to have done would have been to have a recorded vote.
He was wrong. But many members were yelling not to adjourn as an April Fools' Day joke They told me as much.
Some members, though, were serious They wanted to stay to work on a way to replenish a fund that provides money to local governments to hold down the cost of tag tags.
True, if nothing is done, in July the cost of car tags will go up statewide — nearly double in costs in some counties.
The car tag issue is caught up in the inability of the House and Senate negotiators to agree on how much to increase the cigarette tax. While the Legislature is out of session, those members who are negotiating a cigarette tax agreement can still work on a compromise.
What would have happened if the Legislature did not go home Wednesday? A vast majority of the 174 members — probably about 160 — would have had nothing to do, but sit around drawing $109 per day in expense money while a handful of negotiators tried to reach a settlement. That's nearly $19,000 per day in costs.
By going home, the members save the state money and hopefully an agreement can be worked out by the time they come back. And besides, it would do members good to return home and see their constituents — instead of the lobbyists and the journalists who permeate the halls of the Capitol.
It was interesting to contrast the two chambers Wednesday. Republican Bryant, who presides over the Senate, and McCoy agreed the members should go home while work on a proposed compromise is done.
In the Senate, both Democrats and Republicans agreed with Bryant and uttered nary a protest.
In the House, many of the Republicans did not agree with McCoy and there were protests.


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Welcome to the Quilting Board!
Here is tiny stipple. I bet everyone would have their own spin. Like handwriting!
I have been wondering what folks meant when they said stippling....thanks for this thread. It looks hard. I think I will have to stick to SID.
I don't do a lot of stippling these days so I really had to HUNT for this!! LOL* This is what I "like" my stippling to look like, but I'll be truthful, this one was just one of those days that everything meshed and it turned out consistent. That doesn't always happen. Quilting is as unique as handwriting. Don't stress over it!!! Also realize that everything gets better with practice! Good luck!
Valerie Smith - pumpkinpatchquilter
Obsessed Quilter and APQS Long Arm Machine Quilter
Do you see the Leah Day articles? check out her stipple tips! I think you draw a line and then stipple over it. More or less curvy...check out what she says!
Bonitagaye...proud new Gramma
I always think of jig saw puzzle pieces while I'm doing my meandering. For me it's a lot of fun.
The man who speaks the truth is always at ease
Everyone has his/her own 'signature' stipple style. However, if you try to make a horseshoe shape each time before curving in another direction, you will soon get into the rhythm.I think consistency is what makes or breaks the look.
My biggest problem with any FMQ is not watching where I am going and 'paint myself in a corner or dead end'. Then I have to rip stitches. A neat tip is to watch ahead of your sewing machine- where you're going instead of where you are. And practice- lots.
A time to tear, And a time to sew;
A time to keep silence, And a time to speak;


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Binghamton University prepares for Homecoming 2006
Hundreds of alumni are expected to attend Homecoming 2006 at Binghamton University. Highlights include a parade and barbecue, special activities for children, and several panel discussions featuring prominent alumni.
Events begin at 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 10, when the campus community gathers to "paint the paws" on campus walkways. The 2-hour adventure will begin at the West Gym.
On Thursday, Paul Rusesabagina, the hero of the Rwandan genocide immortalized by Don Cheadle in the film Hotel Rwanda, will speak at 7:30 p.m. in the Binghamton University Events Center.
Rusesabagina's speech, titled "Hotel Rwanda: A lesson Yet to be Learned," will touch on the events of the 1994 acts of genocide, the political climate in Africa and the international response to the current crisis in Darfur, Sudan.
The 2004 Academy Award nominated film Hotel Rwanda tells the story of Rusesabaginas's heroism in saving the lives of more than 1,200 people during the 1994 genocide that killed 800,000 people in just under 100 days. For over three months, Rusesabagina used his influence and connections as temporary manager of the Mille Collines Hotel to shelter over 1,260 Tutsis and moderate Hutus from being slaughtered by government militia.
Tickets for the presentation are on sale at the University Union's Tillman box office, the Events Center box office or on-line by visiting http://eventscenter.binghamton.edu/concerts.htm.
At 6 p.m. Friday, October 13, the Graduate School will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a reception and recognition ceremony in the Susquehanna room of the University Union
On Saturday at 3 p.m., Dieter Binder, a prominent expert on looted art, will present "The Long Shadow of National Socialism: Austria's Struggle with the Restitution of Looted Art" in the Casadesus Recital Hall, located in the Fine Arts building on the University campus. This presentation is free and open to the public.
Binder was a mediator in the case of Altmann vs. the Republic of Austria, which led to the recent restitution of several Klimt paintings. The paintings, from the collection of Ferdinand and Adele Bloch Bauer, have been restored to their owners and are now being exhibited in NYC.
Binder's speech will be the inaugural event in the Larry Wells Annual Lecture Series, which is sponsored by the Wells Family and an alumna of the Binghamton University German program, Doris Braun, in honor of the late Binghamton University Professor Larry Wells.
Binder also has a special Binghamton connection. He taught courses on Austrian cultural history in the University's study abroad program at the University of Graz from l979-l992. Since 2003, he has taught as guest professor at the Andrassy University of Budapest, where he was asked to serve as dean in 2006-2007.
At 2 p.m. Saturday, October 14, students, faculty and staff in the Decker School of Nursing will host a SimBaby shower. The shower, which will be held on the second floor of Academic Building B on the University campus, will celebrate the arrival of the latest simulated mannequin available to nursing students.
The popular "Brain Train" parade will kick off at 3 p.m. Saturday and make its way around the campus' main roadway – the "Brain" - leading into the Peace Quad. Featuring floats representing campus community groups, alumni classes and residential communities, the Brain Train will also include the finalists for the Exemplary Student award. A panel of judges will be on the lookout for the floats exhibiting the best use of theme, the best spirited, and the best all-around display. Trophies will be awarded to the best in each category.
At 4 p.m., the Baxter's barbecue kicks into high gear when students join alumni for a late afternoon gathering for late-afternoon snackers. The 2006 Exemplary Student award will be announced at approximately 4:30 p.m.
The weekend will come to an end at 9 p.m. Sunday, October 15, with a fireworks display hosted by Campus Life and the Student Association.
Homecoming 2006 also has plenty of events and activities for students through special Late Nite activities and a host of other events including the Black Student Union fashion show and the popular Alpha Epsilon Phi Greek God contest.
For more information, visit the Homecoming 2006 website at http://homecoming.binghamton.edu/or call the Alumni Office at 607-777-2431.


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Mark, I just reread your post...I am now thinking I misunderstood your frustration and that my response isn't relevant to the problem you are having.
If dog is getting out on the way to the pile and won't take the casts to stay in the water, this is normal. This is why you do swim by---to teach dog to handle in water.
If Carol can help, wait for her to show you.


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UGA traded up...Pruitt leaving FSU for the dogs...back in the SEC i guess.
Georgia to hire Jeremy Pruitt from FSU as new DC. I think Alabama fans can agree that's a *big get* for them.
I hate to hear about Pruitt although I though we would lose him to a HC position after next year. I am happy for him either way and FSU shouldn't have any trouble attracting a strong DC.
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jimbo is bobby bowden redux. he will retire as a nole coach. sucks about Pruitt, but he was only going to be here 3 yrs anyway.


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Battle Beasts were the Hasbro version of the Takara "Beast Formers" toy line. Kind of a He-Man meets Kinnikuman (M.U.S.C.L.E.) kind of thing. In Japan they were part of the Headmaster TV series.
kool-aid killer, once you start collecting them, you're probably gonna be in it for the whole set. I think there's something like 76 in all. I have no idea how many there are from the Takara line -- probably more. Good luck.


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You can view the page at http://www.sirstevesguide.com/conten...-Gunship-Boxed
You can view the page at http://www.sirstevesguide.com/conten...-Gunship-Boxed
I feel a great disturbance in the Force.
The box looks awesome! But I find it funny that the photo shows figures that are far more articulated and detailed than what's packaged inside (assuming the Toy Fair slide with the Saga Legends-style figures was accurate) . . .
It says on the box art that it includes Yoda, a clone pilot, and a clone trooper - guess which figures are basically hidden from view?
Looks like it comes with the gun turrets, too. That should've been a must-have with the first one 10 years ago.
Darth Vader is becoming the Mickey Mouse of Star Wars.
Kylo Ren - came from Space Brooklyn, although he moved to Space Williamsburg before it was trendy.
The use of a lightsaber does not make one a Jedi, it is the ability to not use it.
Yoda's News posted a photo that shows the loose gunship along with the 2002 Hangar Duel Yoda and standard super articulated clone. Yoda's sleeves are brown instead of tan, and the clone pilot is nowhere in sight, but maybe this means that it will actually come with the figures as pictured on the box - not that I'm at a loss for Yoda or clone trooper figures, but it would be nice if the figures were indeed better than the Saga Legends-style ones initially pictured.
This is a VERY cool set, and a few years ago, I would definitely have been all over it for the vehicle alone. But I'm set for gunships and pods and clones.
After all of my years of collecting, I think that I now have about 9 gunships and enough turret pods to match + extras for future, unique paint job gunships.
I wonder if this will be an exclusive. Though I'm not actively looking for more gunships, I think I'll add this one to my collection.
Got a question for Hasbro? Ask it here!
My Photos and Reviews: SSG Toy Guide
My Star Wars Fan Film: The Lazy Jedi
Anyway, I really like the paint job on this one but I just don't have the room for it. If it had the full doors like the crumb bomber version I might have had to make the room for it.


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Alesis HR-16
One of Alesis's first drum machines. With 49 sounds including 10 kicks, 7 snares and a complete ethnic set all of which are 16 bit samples this drum machine is a great bargain! Its partner in crime is the MMT-8 sequencer. But the HR-16 has its own sequencer with 100 patterns and 100 songs available. The drum tones can be tuned, have individual level controls for mixing, and there is 16 voice polyphony which means up to 16 drum tones can be used within a pattern. Patterns are programmed in either step or real-time. With external click inputs and Midi, the HR-16 is capable of integrating your older drum machines or sequencers with Midi systems! The drum sounds, however, are pretty cheesy.
Alesis HR-16B
The updated HR-16B model had lots of new sounds cool for enough techno and electronic music. And it still costs about the same price. It is possible that some HR-16's may have been modified to use the HR-16B's ROM chip to get those sounds. The HR-16 is gray and the HR-16B is black. Either one makes a handy little drum machine that's so cheap these days that it is more than worth adding to your studio - it just might come in handy one day. It is used by Orbital, The Grid, Autechre, Sub Dub and the Stereo MC's.
Lookup Alesis HR-16 Prices
The link above will take you to an eBay search for this synth to see active listings with more images, specs and information. If you don't find it there, try looking in our forum marketplace. Our marketplace gets thousands of visits every week so make sure to check back often if you want to buy or sell a synth.
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- Demos & Media
Audio Clip 1 - Samples of some Drum tones from the HR-16.
Manual - Alesis have made manuals and program charts for many of their products available on-line, for free download as .PDF files!
- Specifications
- Drum Sounds - 49: 10 bass drums, 7 snares, 5 toms, 2 open hihats, 1 closed hat, 3 cymbals, Hi/Low congas, 2 woodblocks, 2 maracas, 2 cowbells, claves, cabasa, shaker, agogo, triangle, tambourine, handclaps, finger snap, side stick
- Samples - 16 bit samples
- Patterns - 100
- Songs - 100
- Effects - None
- Keyboard - 16 pads
- Polyphony - 16 voices
- Control - MIDI
- Date Produced - 1987/88
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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Indoor Radon Program is offering residents of these counties free radon test kits. The kits are funded by a grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). CDPH and the California Geological Survey (CGS) are conducting a radon screening survey in Alpine, Mono and Inyo Counties and are asking for your help by testing your home for radon.
Through this program you can test your home at no cost to you; the test kits include mailing, analysis and test results. The do it yourself test is very simple and should not interfere with your normal household activities and takes less than three days.
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Aquinas Institute plans Holy Week events, April 6-11
Posted April 6, 2004; 08:41 a.m.
The Aquinas Institute has scheduled several events in observance of Holy Week. They begin on Tuesday, April 6, and run through Easter Sunday, April 11.
For a complete schedule, visit the institute's Web site .
Contact: Ruth Stevens (609) 258-3601


text: 4+ yr old LG 47" LCD non-smart. What's the easiest way to make it smart so i can troll the net for tv stations and all to view stuff? I know most of the boxes come with crap like netflix/amazon/hulu+ (hey, if I'm paying I do NOT want ANY damn advertisements, even if it's 60 secs once or so during show). I have a PS3 and Amazon Prime, don't see a need for NetFlix as can't afford to add more the enough bills and being out of work still. Looking for cheap alternative should I decide to cut the chord.