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William "Green Bar Bill" Hillcourt described his ideal boy run as follows:
"Troop No. 3 has its share of Merit Badge Scouts and streamers testifying to its proficiency at Council Rallies and Camporees. Yet, its Scoutmaster is never much in evidence. He keeps himself in the background and offers only such stimulus, guidance and is necessary for the best development of Patrol efficiency and Troop spirit. The meetings of the Troop are planned and executed by the boys themselves through their chosen boy leaders. Always one Patrol or another has a surprise to spring on the others, such as a stunt, a game, a contest. There are never any problems of discipline, because the discipline comes from within each boy and is not stamped upon him from without. Advancement is steady because the boys of their own desire are actually practicing Scoutcraft, not only at Troop meetings and occasional Troop hikes, but at numerous individual Patrol meetings and hikes in which no adults take part. Each Patrol does its own thinking and can be trusted to carry a job through to the end under its own leadership.
And he provided an easy test to see if your troop is using the Patrol Method:
An old experienced Scoutmaster said once: "The test of the Patrol Method is in the easy chair!" His audience looked nonplused, so he elaborated his statement: "Get an easy chair and place it in a corner of the Troop meeting room. If you can sink into it just after the opening ceremony and just sit throughout the meeting, without a worry for its success, without lifting a finger or moving a foot until time comes for the closing-well, then your Troop is run on the Patrol Method-your boy leaders are actually leading."
That, figuratively, is the test-as exemplified by Troop No. 3 above and indicates the condition toward which you should aim for the future of your Troop. For unless a Troop makes use of the Patrol Method it cannot be considered a Scout Troop, since "the Patrol Method is not ONE method in which Scouting can be carried on. It is the ONLY method."
And the two-fold secret of success is simple:
I. Make the Patrol the unit ALWAYS, in and out through thick and thin, for better and worse in victory and defeat, in games arid on hikes, and in camp.
II. Train your boy leaders for their positions, place the responsibility of leadership on them and let them exercise it."
Thanks Green Bar Bill!
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What is TOTM ???
TOTM - Tank of The Month:
I thought it might be of value to up-date some of the competition information we have here.
This is a monthly photo competition where you can show off your tank and enter your pride into the competition. This competition is limited to full tank pictures of your aquarium regardless of the size or type of your aquarium.
The member with the winning TOTM receives a medal as well as 15,000 points. The runner up receives 10,000 points and a medal.
Please read the rules here before entering.If you take your time to do the research FIRST, you can successfully set-up and keep ANY type of aquarium with ease.
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|Great Lakes Steelhead & Salmon Amazing "Inland ocean" fisheries
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Single Hand Spey Casting
Thanks Guy's
This is quite interesting, Most tend to use long belly lines (Steelhead tapers), anyone using a multi tip type line? So far most prefer rods in the 9' 6"- 10' 6" range. What would you consider to be too long (or unmanageable) in a Single Hand Spey rods? It seems most like 7wt. and 8wts.
Rick Whorwood
Wooo !..............here goes.
I don't spey cast. Overhead & roll . I use and prefer rods in the 9' - 9 1/2' range for swinging longer for/if nymphing. I like med. fast to fast. Currently using all Scotts for Steelhead S3 9 1/2' 7 wt, SAS same, SAS 9 1/2' 6 wt.
Reel's.........they just hold the line. Disc drag for Steelhead. Second, I look at the cost of spools. Curently S.A. Mastery's (Hardy) & S.A. L.A. 2's..........and lots of spools.
Lines - All S.A. Mastery Foaters GPX's, Steelhead Tapers, XXD's ? (i thinks that's what it's called), sink tip type 3 & 5, streamer express 200 & 350 grains. My "shortest belly" would be the GPX which is standard for a WF-F. I prefer them GPX for smaller streams & if looping on tips. The long belly's (steelhead & xxd) are excell at both distance overhead & roll casts...........but I don't like them if using loop on tips.
Multu tips............hate them........gave them away. I prefer to make my own but, I don't like loops in general and have went back to the factory one pc. denc. comp. lines which cast & fish great. I use home made loop on's for small streams, on the limeted swing pools
Leaders - I build 4 1/2 footers for sink tips. 7 1/2' footers for small streams , 9' - 10' for large. If I was nymphing they would be 12' with a indicator.
Other Method - With soft hackles.........slow & deep on a floater, I just watch the flyline for light takes. Why ?............it works.
Type Fishing - Swing, or plunk streamers around boulders on small streams. I rarely nymph any more even for Trout. The "indy nymphing wave" came.............I did it (back before most)..........it pounds fish.............I got bored, and went back to the old way.............more fun, feel the take, better casting,etc.
Have a good day
For the Catt and the Salmon I use a regular Spey rod. I have the Sage 12 5wt. I use in the early fall when the small jacks just start coming into the Erie tribs. I also have a 12 ½ 6/7wt. a 12 7/8wt. and a 13 8/9wt. that I use depending on the conditions.
I do use a single handed rod to spey cast on the smaller tribs. (see BLACK FRANCIS's post)
The PM is the smaller trib water I fish.
Single Hand Spey Casting
Thanks Guy's
This is a good start, Do any of you guy's that fish the Catt and the Salmon use single spey? What about the guys on the PM, or other Mich. streams ?
I have a 11' switch rod that I almost always use spey casts with.
I have found spey casts to be very liberating. The few times that I used my 9'6" single-hand 8 wt this fall I always used a spey cast when I was up against the bank. That rod is a Winston BIIx and usually has a SA steelhead taper on it. Even being a relative newbie to spey, it has changed the way I approach pools, banks, etc. and has opened up more water to me. At least for me, spey casting is not about longer casts but covering water more effectively.
Hello Rick
I mostly fish big water, so I use the 2-hander 95% of the time. A few times out of the year I fish the "smaller" tribs, then I use a 9' 8wt and a 7 1/2' 5 wt. (trout) I fish both with a matching DT floater. I also use a 300 grain integrated head with the 8wt. I fish both rods on the swing and nymphing with the indy. I cast single and double spey, snake roll and switch.
I find that a fuller flexing rod, in general, works best with the nymphing/shot/indy rigs. The outbound loops are purposefully larger for less fouling.
I have tried the 10 1/2' switch rods. These are pretty cool. If I fished the smaller rivers more often, I would get one of these. But I don't, so my funds will go to bigger things.
|Doug Swift
Hi Rick
I presently use a 9'6" 8 wt rod in the old sage RPL+ series. I fish with a S/A steelhead taper line, 12-15 foot tapered leader,indicator and split shot using mostly nymphing techniques with yarn flys and nymphs. I,ve used a couple of different reels for this setup but have found the Harris solitude iv to be about the most reliable. The most effective presentation for me with this setup is the single hand double spey cast. It seems to be fairly effective in getting all that stuff on the business end out there. If I were to change this set up I think a 10' or longer rod with a fast action would get the indicator and shot out there with a little less effort. The only other rods I,ve had experience with in this category were from loomis (GLX) and sage (XP). I preferred the faster action and extra lengths of these rods over the one I presently use.
|Marty Tannahill
Hi Rick:
I've used both 9' and 10' 7wt.and 8wt. GlX's, XP's and an assortment of others. In terms of length, I prefer the 10 footers but an additional 6" might be nice. The additional length helps with the mending and gets more line off the water when wading deep.
I like the overall stiffness (especially in the tip) of the XP because it seems to manage the terminal end (long leader 14.5', indicator, shot and tandem flies) with less effort. I have just purchased the Crosscurrent GLX 9' 7wt. and am very impressed. It would be fantastic to see this action in a 10 or 10.5 footer.
For me long belly lines are the only way to go. I've used SA's
steelhead, nymph and xxd lines and like them all.
When I get to swing flies, which is infrequent, I still prefer the stiffer rods.
In terms of reels, I love the Harris Solitudes. Cheers.
I used to single hand spey with two rods, a T&T Steelhead 9'6" 7 wt. and a Scott ARC 10' 7 wt. I used a Teeny 200 and an SA Nymph 7 wt. on the T&T and a Rio S/AS 7 wt. line on the Scott. The T&T was mostly used for swinging flies and stripping streamers. I'd pull the colour change of the Teeny up to the tiptop and let her rip. Worked pretty well actually.
The Scott with the Rio S/AS was a more tractable combination that I used both drifting nymphs under a bobber and for swinging flies. I didn't like the combination that much when I stuck Polyleaders on it so usually I stayed with mono and shot, even when swinging flies.
Both rods were used for chinook as well as steelhead (IIRC, my Avatar shows me with a Saugeen chinook caught with the T&T when swinging wets.)
The T&t was a bit faster, less tippy rod than the Scott but both worked pretty well with spey casts so I can't say that I prefered one over the other. I used only singles and doubles. I found that the 7 wt. WF lines worked OK provided I had a decent amount of the head beyond the guides. Up close, they weren't that good. The Teeny was a pleasant surprise and it loaded the T&T up quite well.
Both these rods have now been sold and I use my Loop Blue 7116 in their place. It's a superior spey and overhead rod, but only marginally heavier and the length is an advantage.
I also do a lot of spey work with my full suit of trout rods, but that's another story.
|Funny you should ask, i have been doing this all season on the smaller tribs. one in particular for the last 2 of 3 days. charlie d and i have even joked about a new casting style complete with rods and line by the top manufacturers in the country. my preferences are for a standard long belly steelhead line and my old winston 10' 7wt LT. swinging tubes and weighted flies seems to be the best for the small water where you need to get down quickly and the tips are too dark and spook fish. i also have used a sage 9' 7 wt xi2 and a 9' 6" 7wt sage xp. both worked well and have a fast action and of course felt just like a fast two hander. the old winston feel like a traditional spey, slow but with a very comfortable stroke.for leaders i like the rio sinking leader in the intermidiate 1.5 ips clear leaders in 7 ft length with about 3' of 1x fluorocarbon. the same leader i use on the two hander but shorter. all the casts are very do able, with the double spey being particulary easy. i have also found it helps to get the motions down for new casts (i have been working on the snake roll). the big problem i have found especialy on the snap t is that the rod is 4' shorter and that tube comes over pretty hard and pretty close in front of you! by all means swinging speys and streamers.
Single Hand Spey Casting
It's 20 question time: Thought it might be fun to see how many fish single hand spey on the great lake trib's and the different methods we use.
How many of you fish single hand rods and use spey type casts ?
What length rod do you use, and if given the choice what length would you like ?
What action would you or do you like and why ?
Reels: ?
Do you use a short belly line and why ?
Do you use a long belly line and why ?
Do you use a multi tip line ?
Do you use a custom (home made type) line ?
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Leader length and why ?
Do you use lead or sink tips and why ?
If you use lead, do you use a dropper system or put the lead on the leader and why?
Do you use a float/indicator ?
If you use another method (as an indicator) what and why ?
I use mostly yarn ?
I use mostly nymphs ?
I use mostly spey type flies ?
Type of fishing
Swinging flies ?
Nymphing techniques ?
Thanks for your time in advance.
Rick Whorwood
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Waldorf Microwave
Looking back at the 1980's, one standout German synthesizer manufacturer was undoubtedly PPG (Palm Products GmbH), fueled by the technology in its wavetable based synthesizer, the Wave 2.x series. But like most vintage synth makers, the company was fading. Towards the end of the 1980's, PPG's technology and several of their employees joined Waldorf, another German manufacturer, and the first product to come out of this collaboration was the Microwave, released in 1989.
The Microwave was built upon what was the PPG Wave. A digital/analog hybrid in which digitally sampled wavetables are processed through analog VCA envelope and VCF (filter) sections producing a classic and warm yet highly complex sound. In fact, the Microwave uses the same wavetables from the PPG Wave 2.3! In effect, the Microwave sounds like the PPG, which in turn, sounds like synth-pioneers Tangerine Dream. To lower production costs and simultaneously attempt to make it more accessible to more musicians, the Microwave was packaged in a two-unit rack module. It's a powerful instrument in a small and unassuming package.
Unfortunately, Waldorf streamlined its design a little too far. With only a handful of on-board buttons and one parameter adjustment knob, editing sounds was quite cumbersome and usually required some sort of external editor to really dig into the power on-hand. Polyphony is slim but decent at 8-voices. There are 64 on-board memory patches, plus another 64 via external memory card. There are no on-board effects.
Over the years, the operating system (OS) could be upgraded via EPROM chips from Waldorf. These added additional wavetables, the options to create custom wavetables, a speech synthesizer, and numerous other improvements. The final OS was version 2.0, released in 1994.
A few years after the Microwave's introduction, a fully realized knob-laden hands-on version of the sort of wavetable technology used here came in the form of the Waldorf Wave. Designed for the high-end synth market, the Wave represented the pinnacle of Waldorf and PPG's wavetable synth technology in its time. However, the success the Microwave found among "every-day" musicians was not lost on Waldorf, leading them to release the much more common yet inferior Microwave II in 1997. The mkII did offer improved features in terms of effects and processing, however it was a fully digital DSP-driven machine and thus, lacked the warmth and character of the original Microwave. Microwaves have been used by Nine Inch Nails, Hardfloor, Jimmy Edgar, Vangelis, and Crystal Distortion.
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the whole idea of quoting them was that because of the knowledge available in their time they made some erroneous statements, times change technology and discoveries advance, could we not agree something YOU see as impossible today me be possible in the future? I cannot blame you for being a man of your time.
QuoteThey were wrong about -something, ever- so you must be right? But your doing the same thing..quoting laws , so i must be wrong?those peoples views where wrong because of "laws" they thought to be true, maybe your in the same boat
They were wrong about -something, ever- so you must be right?
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Shadows, landscape with trees is an atmospheric and intimate study of nature belonging to a series of 'tree paintings' completed by Max Meldrum between 1917 and 1925. In this work Meldrum has captured a slice of a larger scene, and has used the tree-trunks to frame and balance his composition. Omitting branches and foliage, he has paid close attention to the patches of dark shadow and dappled light on the grassy hill.
Meldrum was a Melbourne artist and teacher who championed a theory of painting based on the importance of tonal values. He believed it was the artist's task to observe nature accurately and that painting was an application of the science of optical truth and tonal relations. He believed that there were no lines in nature and that they should therefore be abolished from art. As a student Meldrum was awarded the 1899 National Gallery School Travelling Scholarship which enabled him to go to Paris and see works by artists including Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Velázquez, Corot and Whistler. Meldrum's interest in these artists and in the realist tradition of art had a deep impact on his theories of 'depictive' art – of understanding and creating an image of what we see.1
Meldrum returned to Melbourne in 1911 and by 1916 had established his own art school where he taught artists including A. E. Newbury and Clarice Beckett. He had an argumentative personality and the opinions he expressed in his many public talks polarised the Melbourne art community. In 1919 he published his theories (based on a 1917 lecture titled 'The invariable truths of depictive art') in a book, Max Meldrum: his art and views.
1 Peter Perry & John Perry, Max Meldrum and associates: their art, lives and influences, Victoria: Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum, 1996, pp. 20–21.


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Posted July 25, 2008; 04:19 p.m.
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers has honored Sergio Verdu with the 2008 IEEE Richard W. Hamming Medal "for fundamental contributions to information theory and the development of multi-user detection."
The award will be presented Sept. 20 at the 2008 IEEE Honors Ceremony in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
Verdu is the Eugene Higgins Professor of Electrical Engineering and is affiliated with the Program in Applied and Computational Mathematics. He holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign and has been a member of the University faculty since 1984. His areas of research include data compression, data transmission and the interface between information theory and estimation theory.
Verdu was the 2007 recipient of the IEEE Information Theory Society's highest honor, the Claude E. Shannon Award. An IEEE fellow and member of the National Academy of Engineering, Verdu also has received the IEEE Third Millennium Medal, five IEEE paper awards and the Frederick E. Terman Award from the American Society for Engineering Education.


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The title is Episode II: Attack Of The Clones
Doesn't Matter
The title is Episode II: Attack Of The Clones
I feel a great disturbance in the Force.
In my opinion 'The Clone Wars' is a lot better title but I'm mainly in it for the story.
we're all gonna call it episode II no matter what. (heck i don't know anyone who calls episode I the phantom menace)
just gimmie some new micro machine toys!
what's so funny 'bout peace love and understanding
I like "The Clone Wars" or "Rise of the Empire" maybe that will be the title for the third prequel.
I've heard that the working title was "Tyranny Reborn"
Anyone else here this?
I kind of like this title. I think this was published in the local newspaper here in Pittsburgh.
I still think 'The shadow falls' was a better title even if it was just fan rumour. It sounded more mysterious and romantic. Like a darker chapter in the saga but not too dark. It made me think of all those swashbuckling pirate movies from the 30's and 40's starring people like Errol Flynn. It made me look forward to the film. Now we know the title and it's so darn blunt, I have no exitement left. When I first read the title I just went "Oh - okay......" and that was that. I still feel the same. But I should have said "YES! That is so cool!" I think I've had the wow pulled from under me with this title.
I don't like it because of the jokey quality of "attack of the ____". I'd prefer "Dawn of the Clones" or "Onslaught of the Clones" or almost anything else. Even "Curse of the Clones" wouldn't bug me in that way, although it would be a bit silly, I'd have more respect for it as a title.
I want Lucas to change it, but I know he won't.
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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.
It sounds kinda lame when I first read about it but have since learn to accept it as it is. I think it is all about making a fun movie and its now coupled with a "fun-ny" title. So, I vote for "It doesn't matter"
I like it at first I hated it but its pretty cool!
Besides you don't go the movies to pay for its title!
''You fool, my reach is far greater than the Jedi.Only a Sith can wield the force over such a great distance.'' - Darth Sidious
I think Curse of the Clones would bug you more, JT. Say it out loud a few times: "CURSE OF THE CLONES" Ugh. AOTC is no winner, but it beats Curse of the Clones.
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Anatomia Italiana: The Cultural History of Art and Anatomy along the Italian Peninsula
Speaker: Kevin Petti, Professor, Departments of Science and Health, San Diego Miramar College
Italy's medieval universities established the study of human anatomy for medical professionals. To heighten their art, Renaissance masters clandestinely studied anatomy through human dissection. This talk will examine the profound nexus between art and science, and the history of anatomy education in the university.
Dr. Petti teaches anatomy and physiology, and human dissection at San Diego Miramar College. He has contributed to numerous college anatomy textbooks, and is a frequent guest lecturer at national conferences and universities.
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Michael E. Veal to lecture, Feb. 8
Posted February 6, 2001; 01:32 p.m.
Michael E. Veal, assistant professor of music at Yale University, will lecture on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 4:30 p.m. in 211 Dickinson Hall.
His talk, "Dub Music and the Acoustic of Diaspora," is part of the Works-in-Progress lecture series presented by the Program in African-American Studies.
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2) No more little bastard pikey kids running around shooting everyone in sight with BB guns. Give your head a shake pikey kids.
Driving into the desert was pretty damn cool. This was much more of the desert you picture from the movies than the Thar desert I visited in India. Hot baked sand that stretched as far as the eye could see and nothing else. One straight tarmac road that disappeared over the horizon. It really feels like I'm in a whole different world.
Finally the landscape changes a bit and some large sand and rock hills appear in the distance, a big citadel perched on top of the biggest hill
I will be honest, I did not do much the first day I was in Palmyra. I did manage to wander out of the hotel long enough to enjoy a nice street-side cafe Bedouin dinner. I had mansaf, a Bedouin specialty. It is tasty spiced chicken served on a bed of rice and smothered with generous portions of peanuts and pistachios. The usual yogurts and sauces accompanied the dinner. I then quickly retreated back to the safety of my room and having a bathroom nearby. That was my night.
Thanks to a winning combination of 23 cent re-hydration packs purchased in India, the constitution of an ox, 3 antibiotics pills, and level 6 willpower, not to mention a good attitude, I was feeling quite chipper the next morning, so it was time to explore.
I left the hotel and wandered out into the desert. I saw the ruins Palmyra is famous for, and especially enjoyed the aggressively reconstructed amphitheatre
Nap-time and then at 4pm I wandered out of the hotel lobby and found the oldest bus known to man ready to transport us to the tombs out in the desert. It was actually from 1960 but looked quite a bit older. And a bus from 1960 is no spring chicken either. Checked out the first tomb, which was built up from the ground in the form of a tower. Then headed to a second tomb, this one of the underground variety, and much more impressive. We then had a group photo which involved all the mature and sensible members of the group posing normally for a photo in front of the bus. The immature people (read: Nathan and I) climbed on top of the bus and performed ridiculous but hilarious martial arts poses for every different camera. People enjoyed it though as everyone was scrambling to see what kind of epic battle scene we were performing on top of the bus on their particular camera. After declaring Helen the winner of the best photo, It was onto the citadel to catch a desert sunset. I managed to find a spot where I could see both the sunset to the West and the ruins to the East
I decided to walk back to town from the citadel and it was quite surreal. The sand provided a wonderful base to an epic scene as it remained very visible and light even as the sky grew a darker and darker blue. The moon appeared very visibly in the distance. It was glowing so brightly and the visibility was outstanding. I really enjoyed this moment, just wandering back through the desert. The best part about it was seeing the ruins off to my right hand side, lit up by moonlight in the distance. Amazing.
The night was spent again at the pancake house, indulging in more pancakes. I could not leave Palmyra without trying a date pancake, the local specialty. I also tried a cheese and apricot jam pancake as well, which was quite nice. Salty and sweet combos are tough to beat. The night came to a close drinking beers and playing cards with a bunch of people outside the hotel on the street. I'm feeling much better and ready to get on with more adventure. On to the ancient city of Damascus tomorrow!


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Mavic Notch Socks - $14.95
The recipe for a perfect pair of socks is relatively simple, yet most companies still manage to drop the ball. Essentially, all that we need is a comfortable material, limited seams, and a relatively high cut. Basically, we're describing the new Mavic Notch Socks. For the construction of the Notch socks, Mavic used the venerable Meryl Skinlife material. Basically, this fabric was chosen for both its hypoallergenic and bacteriostatic characteristics. By this, we mean that Skinlife has been engineered to maintain the ideal balance of bacteria on the skin. Yes, despite what the chronic handwashers have to say, some bacteria is actually beneficial to our skin's health. Obviously, though, an exceedingly high level of bacteria creates its own set of problems. However, maintaining a natural presence, as Skinlife does, creates the ideal level of biological comfort. Additionally, within this balance, Skinlife prevents the growth of odor-causing bacteria. So, your socks and feet will remain free of stink, even after long, hot days in the saddle. The Mavic Notch Socks are available in the colors Autobahn and Black and in the sizes Small, Medium, and Large. - $14.95


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Family: Vespertilionidae, Vespertilionid Bats view all from this family
Description Medium-sized Myotis with short ears (extend less than 2mm beyond nose when bent forward), and an unkeeled calcar. Very similar to the Little Brown Myotis, but the Yuma Myotis is slightly smaller, with less glossy fur, and paler ears. Skull shows a more abruptly ascending forehead than the Little Brown Myotis. Forearm 30-38mm.
Dimensions 75-89mm, 29-43mm, 4-7g
Warning Bats are susceptible to rabies, a serious viral disease that results in death if untreated. Rabid bats rarely attack humans or other animals, but bats found lying on the ground may be rabid. Never touch or pick up any bat. Stay away from any animal that seems to be acting strangely and report it to animal-control officers. If you are bitten by a possibly rabid animal, you must immediately consult a doctor for a series of injections; there is no cure once symptoms emerge.
Habitat Canyons & caves, Deserts, Lakes, ponds, rivers & streams
Range Rocky Mountains, Southwest, Texas, California, Northwest, Western Canada
Discussion Active at dusk, they are frequently seen foraging low over or near open water in valleys of western mountains. They are less active in the middle of the night, although sometimes they forage again just before dawn, primarily feeding on moths and flies. Commonly found in desert areas, but never far from water sources. They lack special adaptations to desert habitats and quickly dehydrate if kept from water. Summer roosts are found in buildings, under bridges, in crevices of cliffs, and in caves and mines throughout the southwest.


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Octinoxate is a chemical compound manufactured by combining methoxycinnamic acid with 2-ethylhexanol. Octinoxate's ability to absorb UVB rays makes it one of the most common ingredients in sun protection products for the skin and hair. Octinoxate is also known as octyl methoxycinnamate.
Octinoxate absorbs the sun's rays along the entire UVB spectrum, across the wavelengths 280 to 320 nanometers. Octinoxate does not absorb UVA rays. Octinoxate is extremely popular with manufacturers of sun protection products because it is well-tolerated by most people, meaning that there is a lower possibility of it triggering an allergic reaction in consumers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that octinoxate is safe when included in sun protection products at concentrations of up to 7.5%.
Sunscreens that contain octinoxate protect the skin from sunburn, which is caused by excessive, short-term exposure to strong sunlight. The sun's UVB rays trigger a chemical reaction when they reach the surface of the skin. If skin is exposed to the sun gradually, the hormone melanin begins to collect in the surface of the skin. Melanin darkens the color of the skin, causing a sun tan. If the skin is exposed to the sun too suddenly or over an excessive period of time, melanin is unable to collect quickly enough to protect the skin, leading to the individual experiencing the classic symptoms of sunburn, including redness, warmth and pain.
Octinoxate is not only found in traditional sunscreens. It is also listed as an ingredient in other skin care products and cosmetics. Because octinoxate shields the skin from the harmful effects of UVB rays, it is often included in anti-aging skin creams and lotions. It is also found in lip balms that offer sun protection. The sun's rays are one of the most damaging environmental factors when it comes to skin care. Exposure to the sun causes many of the visible signs of premature aging. Sun exposure depletes collagen levels, thins the skin, and causes patches of discoloration known as age spots. By including octinoxate in their day creams and lip balms, manufacturers of skin care products help to promote youthful skin by shielding it from the sun's harmful rays.
Cosmetics manufacturers also use octinoxate in products such as foundation and lipstick. This ensures that the consumer is provided with sun protection while wearing these products. By developing products that multitask, manufacturers help to streamline beauty regimens. This is extremely helpful in the modern environment, where busy individuals are often short of time.
One of the main risks associated with long-term exposure to the sun is the potential for UV rays to generate DNA damage in skin cells. This may ultimately lead to skin cancer forming in some individuals. There are three types of skin cancer, each of which develops slightly differently. The most common skin cancers are squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma. Melanoma is less common, but much more aggressive in the way it replicates in the body. Octinoxate has been found to protect skin cells from the type of DNA damage that can be triggered by the sun's UV rays.
Octinoxate is also found listed as an ingredient in hair care products, including shampoo, conditioner, and serum. By including octinoxate in hair care products, manufacturers help to protect hair from the harmful effects of UV rays. Hair is vulnerable to damage from UV rays because it is often exposed to the environment. Hair is particularly susceptible to UV damage when it has been treated with chemicals to curl, relax, or color it. These chemical treatments strip away some of the natural protection afforded to hair, leaving it weak and dehydrated. Weakened hair shafts are more at risk of breaking and splitting.
Some laboratory studies on animals have identified octinoxate as an endocrine disruptor that interferes with the production of hormones by the thyroid. In clinical tests, octinoxate has also been linked with an increase in levels of estrogen in laboratory animals. Due to its ability to produce estrogen-like effects, octinoxate is not recommended for use by pregnant women. It should be noted that these adverse side effects were obtained in laboratory settings using concentrations of octinoxate that are much higher than the levels found in any sunscreen, skin care, hair care, or cosmetic product.


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Try our skillet-made, Spanish-inspired paella that's ready in 30 minutes.
Chorizo is a spicy Spanish pork sausage sold fresh or fully cooked. Fresh sausage must be cooked before it's added to this recipe.
Paella ("pi-AY-yuh") is a Spanish dish of saffron-flavored rice combined with meats and shellfish. It's made in a special deep skillet with two handles. We've made this recipe easier with an ordinary skillet and common ingredients.
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No resolutions this year
Just wanted to note the new year and say, yes, it is indeed 2013. I didn't feel moved to make any resolutions this time round. I figure I'll be busy enough with Growstuff and if I can do a good job of that, that's achievement enough.
A number of my friends have made or renewed resolutions to read more books by people of colour. I was at the public library yesterday and found myself looking at the shelves with that in mind. I wasn't looking for anything in particular, so I just started on the nearest shelves, which happened to cover the history of the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Very few authors' names struck me as being other than Anglo. Sigh. I did find two books about Egypt though, and a couple of books on Australian Aboriginal history in the next row. I'm glad that other people's resolutions made me more mindful of this.
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In my experience, once an object becomes globally accessible, the probability of "unnecessary" accesses increases enormously. So, no, I think in practise one finds that your average global will be accessed by considerably more areas of the code than the same state would be accessed in a less coupled design.
Just a thought... whether you're using a pass-by-argument sort of thing, or a singleton, you're still using that object in the same places.
Also, once there is at least one globally accessible object, the probability of other (arguably far less worthy - it is easy to argue for a global texture cache) candidates being "promoted" to globally accessible increases too.


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A Former Intern Brightens Our Day
pam September 14th, 2010
The Watercooler just got an update from Anay Shah, who interned with POGO back in 2003:
Hi POGO Alums & Family,
It's been quite a while but once you've been inducted, POGO rarely strays far from the heart. With the sad news of Beth, I began thinking about how much my time at POGO meant to me and the lifelong relationships I built. I was an Everett Intern with POGO back in 2003 and learned that work could be meaningful, interesting AND fun. As everyone on the Watercooler knows, POGO is quite a magical place.
After interning at POGO I graduated from Wesleyan University and went to work in international development for DAI and USAID. Last year I decided I needed to stop flying across the world writing strategies for multi-million dollar projects and get my hands dirty. I saw the limitations of donor-funded development and realized the power of the private sector to drive social change. With an interest in clean energy and a desire to learn about my heritage, I packed my bags for India.
I was fortunate to get a fellowship with D.light Design, a global social enterprise providing solar lighting solutions to people living without reliable access to electricity. Working for a startup and working to build a new brand and new concept (affordable solar power) to the hardest-to-reach (rural villages) and most price-sensitive customers in the world has been a roller coaster. I secretly came here looking for another POGO—where work is your passion and passion is your work. And providing light to unelectrified rural villages fits the bill. It's an amazing mix of marketing, sales, distribution, education, and innovative business models—and I think we are making headway. For more on our challenge, see this new video by Seth Godin's son:
The Double Bottom Line from Alex Godin on Vimeo.
By the way, saw that Omidyar Network is funding POGO—they have become our largest investor at D.light Design. Glad to see Omidyar is also supporting the best watchdogs ever!
Anay, in the back row with sunglasses, with his new friends:


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Mi-T-M Pressure Washer 3000 PSI (HSE Series)
- Pump: Belt drive triplex piston General pump with ceramic plungers · Stainless-steel and brass unloader valve · Forged brass manifold · Thermal relief valve · High pressure detergent injection
- Motor: Totally enclosed fan-cooled electric motor with manual thermal overload protection · 35-foot power cord with ground fault circuit interrupter
- Frame: Reinforced powder coated steel tube frame with center balanced lifting hook · Powder coated steel hose reel mounting bracket · Electric cord hanger · Powder coated steel gun/wand holder · Solid steel threaded axles · Four pneumatic tires with tubes · Locking tire brake
- Components: High quality fuel filter/water separator ensures clean fuel supply · Complete system diagnostic board · Float tank · Pressure and high limit safety controls · No. 1 or No. 2 diesel or kerosene fired burner (Bio-fuel not approved at this time) · Polyethylene burner fuel tank · Easy coil drain helps prevent freezing in cold weather · Electrodes are self-gapping for proper ignition and combustion · Energy efficient top-fired powder coated heat exchanger designed for convenient trouble-shooting and easy maintenance · Heavy-duty dual cogged belt drive system to prevent slippage
- Miscellaneous: Temperature rise 150°F/66°C above ambient, maximum outlet temperature is 200°F
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- One (1) Pressure Washer 3000 PSI (HSE Series)
- One (1) 50-foot x 3/8-inch steel wire-braided pressure hose with screw connects, swivel and bend restrictors
- One (1) Professional-grade insulated trigger gun with safety lock-off
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Research at Southeastern enhances learning opportunities for students and enriches scholarly experiences for faculty. Students gain valuable experience working alongside their professors on research projects that contribute to the economic development and culture of our region.
Center for Southeast Louisiana Studies
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Hi. I'm Kristen. Not Krissy. Or Kris. There's a difference. After having kids, I left life as a college music professor and became a writer, sex book author, and host of the CafeMom Studios' show Coffee Shop Confessions.
When I'm not chasing after my four children, I can be found at Cool Mom Picks and Cool Mom Tech, where I'm co-publisher and CEO.


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Traditionally served in Israel in the weeks leading up to Hanukkah, these sufganiyot get a modern update with creamy dulce de leche filling.
The dough can be made ahead of time. After it has risen once, cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. When ready to continue with recipe, allow dough to come to room temperature before proceeding to the next step, about 40 minutes.
These sufganiyot are best served soon after filling. If you are serving them later, refrigerate, then allow to come room temperature again before serving.
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When used in pregnancy during the second and third trimesters, ACE inhibitors can cause injury and even death to the developing fetus. When pregnancy is detected, ALTACE should be discontinued as soon as possible. See WARNINGS: Fetal/neonatal morbidity and mortality.
Ramipril is a 2-aza-bicyclo [3.3.0]-octane-3-carboxylic acid derivative. It is a white, crystalline substance soluble in polar organic solvents and buffered aqueous solutions. Ramipril melts between 105°C and 112°C.
The CAS Registry Number is 87333-19-5. Ramipril's chemical name is (2S,3aS,6aS)-1[(S)-N-[(S)-1-Carboxy-3-phenylpropyl] alanyl] octahydrocyclopenta [b]pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid, 1-ethyl ester; its structural formula is:
Its empiric formula is C23H32N2O5, and its molecular weight is 416.5.
Ramiprilat, the diacid metabolite of ramipril, is a non-sulfhydryl angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. Ramipril is converted to ramiprilat by hepatic cleavage of the ester group.
ALTACE (ramipril) is supplied as hard shell capsules for oral administration containing 1.25 mg, 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg of ramipril. The inactive ingredients present are pregelatinized starch NF, gelatin, and titanium dioxide. The 1.25 mg capsule shell contains yellow iron oxide, the 2.5 mg capsule shell contains D&C yellow #10 and FD&C red #40, the 5 mg capsule shell contains FD&C blue #1 and FD&C red #40, and the 10 mg capsule shell contains FD&C blue #1.
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Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: history of an allergic reaction which included swelling of the face/lips/tongue/throat (angioedema), blood filtering procedures (such as LDL apheresis, dialysis), high level of potassium in the blood, collagen vascular disease (such as lupus, scleroderma).
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Searle Center on Law, Regulation, and Economic Growth
The Searle Center is a nonprofit research and educational organization committed to the study of the impact of laws and regulations on economic growth.
Based at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, the Center was founded in 2006 with a generous grant from the late Daniel C. Searle.
Our efforts seek to provide academic, public policy, and judicial leaders with analytically rigorous and balanced information on important and timely issues.
Research, education, and outreach are conducted in accordance with the highest standards and maintain practical utility through consultation with our Faculty Affiliates.
The mission of The Searle Center is to study the impact of laws and regulations on economic growth and to communicate the results of that research to academic, public policy and judicial leaders. The Searle Center has a dual mission of research and education.


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Rocketfish Mobile - Earbud Headphones - Black
"Rocketfish is the Best Buy house brand of audio components/accessories. When I picked these up I was getting sick of the 'pinched' sound of my CX300ii series B, or whatever name Sennheiser has attached to them. By 'pinched' I mean boosted in the wrong places of the spectrum. I don't believe in spending $500 on iems that are going to be sweated on, tossed in a gym bag and otherwise abused. Hell..." --Mach-X
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Enjoy your favorite tunes with these ear bud headphones that feature a neodymium magnet and 10mm drivers for great audio quality. What's Included * RocketfishTM Mobile Stereo Ear Bud Headphones * Ear buds (small, medium, large)
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Ideal for those on the go!Product InformationUninex Earbud Stereo Earphone with 3.5mm Plug lets you enjoy your music on your portable devices including iPod MP3 and DVD/CD players. Featuring an in-ear design with added sound quality along with super base high performance drivers. Product FeaturesCompatible with most iPod MP3 Portable DVD/CD Players and other Portable Audio...


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Telemax Brain Acid Earbuds (Pink/White)
Brain Acid in-ear buds deliver a bigger, badder listening experience. Their small 9mm driver delivers clear detail and balanced tonal range, while the flexible ear cushions fit in a variety of different ears. They sit securely in your ear while blocking external noise
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Developed specifically for musicians, M-Audio IE-10 professional reference earphones incorporate stage-proven Ultimate Ears technology to deliver studio-quality sound anywhere you need it. Featuring precision-balanced armature technology and 26dB of isolation, the IE-10 is great for live and mobile monitoring—with the added benefit of being a serious upgrade to the earbuds that came with...
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Enter the Stage! Dual driver system (balanced armature) Upgrade possible at any time Stage 1.2 is available in two different versions (transparent and beige)
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It is so hard to get judges line up for upcoming tests. There is so much confusion about the regulations that many don't realize that they are not current with their qualifications to continue judging.
Our club put on an AKC Judges Seminar this past summer, not heavily attended, and now suddenly there are many of our Texas judges that need one. Obviously it is too late for any club to get one in before the Spring tests begin. So the pool gets even more shallow.
Ever since the judges tests were put into effect, there are fewer and fewer seminars being given, therefor fewer new judges being put on the list, because those to run the clubs don't need a seminar, therefore they don't bother to schedule one.
Everyone wants to play the game but fewer and fewer are helping to keep the judging pool refreshed.
Are we going to allow our sport to collapse because of lack of new and current judges?
Getting off my soap box for now, but if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem.


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"Overall I really like these IEM's, I purchased them after having tried out just about ever skull candy earbud (which are fine for the price you pay). But, I am an audiophile and my full sized gear and my car gear is just so far superior that I was really missing some decent sound where I could't use my other equipment. So, I decided to look for some good earbuds. After..." --tswmcello
Visang VS-K1
VS-K1 is a tri-band silver-line balanced-ear ,cavity use all-metal cutting process excellent resolving power, high elongation, low-frequency elastic density superb, Naiting sound is a highthe quality of the HI-FI headphones.It is suitable for all kinds of music to listen and popular vocal jazz rock.
Pioneer Core Audio SE-CL07-K Earphones (Black)
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Visang R02 is an earphone with equilibration. The high, medium, and low frequency distribution is average. It works well and grabbed a frequency and not to influence another frequency. The sound is up, good clean and fresh. This earphone sound great for the price. Their sound quality easily compares with products costing 2-3 times as much. Isolation and comfort levels are also very good. A...
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Join Thousands in Telling Obama: No to $7 Billion Oil Pipeline from Alberta to Gulf Coast
Posted by Carleen Pickard in Featured, World News & Events on 2nd August, 2011 | 2 Comments
President Barack Obama will decide as early as September whether to approve a $7-billion, 1,700-mile long pipeline called Keystone XL to transport up to 900,000 barrels a day of tar sands crude from northern Alberta to refineries along the Gulf Coast of Texas. Thousands of North Americans – including Danny Glover, and NASA's Dr. James Hansen – will be at the White House, day after day, demanding Obama reject Keystone XL. Many protesters will engage in peaceful civil disobedience, day after day to make their voices heard. Will you join them?
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ARRRgh !!!
Such amusements me life is made up of, for we be sooo blessed every day.
Hmmm, Oracle RMAN and rapid recovery of VLDBs running on NetApp FAS storage. Large scale deployment of VMware instances with thin provisiong in a CIFS environment.
An Army of One. Be All You Can Be.
; )
Go Farther, Faster...
P.S. Where's the free software ???
OpenFiler, Linux, BSD, Nagios, MRTG, DNS, SMTP.
Ain't life grand ?
I'm having a good time, how 'bout you ?
(If I realy loved you, I'd add links...)
Luke - I couldn't be safer any other place. I'd come visit 'ya, but they might arrest me again for that ! Thank you for the link to the Mod Challenge. I wrote to Susan that it seems you always come up with threads that interest me.


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Family: Mimidae, Mockingbirds and Thrashers view all from this family
Description ADULT Has mostly plain and unmarked, rich brown upperparts with subtly paler underparts flushed orange-buff on belly, flanks, and undertail coverts. Head pattern comprises subtle buff supercilium and pale throat bordered by dark malar stripe. JUVENILE Similar to adult.
Dimensions Length: 11-13" (28-33 cm)
Habitat Fairly common resident of chaparral- covered slopes.
Observation Tips Easiest to see in spring.
Range Northwest, California
Voice An accomplished mimic, but typical song comprises chirping, whistling, and chattering phrases, each typically repeated 2-3 times; call is a soft tchak.
Discussion Similar to Crissal, but ranges do not overlap and habitat preferences differ. Note also California's dark iris (yellow in Crissal), hint of a supercilium, lack of white "mustache" bordering dark malar stripe, and marginally shorter bill. Mostly secretive and keeps to dense cover, but sometimes seen running, tail cocked, from one thicket to another. Male sings from exposed perch, mostly in late winter and early spring, but occasionally at other seasons. Sexes are similar.


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Leader of Buddha reconstruction effort to discuss project, Feb. 22
Posted February 14, 2002; 05:02 p.m.
The Swiss architect leading an effort to reconstruct two 1,700-year-old giant Buddha statues that were destroyed by the Taliban will speak on campus Friday, Feb. 22.
Paul Bucherer, who directs the Afghanistan Institute and Museum in Basel, Switzerland, will speak on "Afghanistan's Cultural Heritage: The Reconstruction of the Buddhas of Bamiyan" at 7:30 p.m. in McCormick 101.
The colossal statues were carved into solid limestone cliffs in Afghanistan. The larger of the two, at 175 feet tall, had been the world's largest Buddha. The Taliban dynamited the statues in March 2001, acting on a belief that Islamic law forbids representational images of deities.
The restoration plan calls for three phases of work: creation of a detailed digital representation of the Buddhas; construction of a one-tenth scale model based on the digital images; and complete reconstruction at the Bamiyan site.
Bucherer's visit is sponsored by the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination , which will host a public reception for him before the talk, starting at 6:45 p.m. in the lobby outside McCormick 101. Over the following weekend, 25 other experts and leaders from Afghanistan, Europe and the United States will join Bucherer and Princeton faculty members for workshops on the subject of security and self-governance in Afghanistan.
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Talk about pants.
What not to do: spend lots of time trying to fix up a Debian package that has been orphaned, when the previous maintainer didnt really mean they orphaned it.
Talk about a waste of time.
Oh well, its not like I've got lots of other interesting things to do.


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June 2012 Special Occasion layout
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Father's Day is a very special occasion in our home because we actually get a chance to spend some time with all of the kids! But, alas, the kids are just like their DAD - they really don't like it when Mom gets out the camera and as you can see, Rich doesn't either - Brian must have taken a dozen pics and in none of them is Rich smiling - that cop face seems to be frozen on his face all the time!
I used Elisha's Teal Zeal Collection! I've waited so long to get it and I really just loved usijf
A real good photo of you two, and your layout is lovely. I just bought that collection, and it looks great.
I love this layout Sara! It's a wonderful photo and I love the colors and blending and journaling and just everything about it!
I feel your pain, Sara. I can't get the smirk off Joe's face if he knows there is a camera around. As for the boys, well let's just say many shots are immediately deleted! You've made a great page - the cop face is part of it's charm. Beautiful colors - beautiful couple.
Lovely page, Sara! I love the quote and wonderful blended photo of you and Rich.
Bautiful page. I love the color combo. I keep telling all my friends and family who get mad at me for taking so many pics - one of these days you are going to thank me for being such a pest!
Well, even the "cop face" is a good one. Lovely photo of you, Sara, and the picture is a good one! Love the turquoise and salmon against the brick bg, and the hanging beads with your bracelet:-) Great work with Elisha's lovely collection.
Such a cute photo, and great memory! I love the way you used this pretty collection. Great blending, too!
Sara, this is gorgeous! What a wonderful photo and I really like how you've blended it into a gorgeous background. Also really like your title and journaling and the beads hanging down the side. Such a truly special page.
This is gorgeous, great job with the layout. I have my eye on that collection. I think I will have to get it sooner than later. LOL. Maybe it is a guy thing with the face. Mine is the same way, he is a former Marine. They do it too! I don't get it. I have gotten one when he has the grandbabies and I sneak a photo..
That collection is perfect for this very sweet photo. Nice job!
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Hallelujah, it's American Idol premiere night! It feels like forever since Lee DeWyze overtook Crystal Bowersox in an epic battle of lung power. To celebrate the 10th season, here's a gallery of the best of the web's Idol fan illustrations. Sadly, there was nary a Ryan Seacrest in sight.
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Gyalwang Karmapa Attends The Bhutanese Cham
9th Jan – Bodhgaya.
Guru Rinpoche comes to the dance
On the eighth day after the close of the Kagyu Monlam, the Karmapa was welcomed to Druk Ngawang Thubten Chokling, the monastery of the Shabdrung of Bhutan. A jubilant crowd lined both sides of the road into the monastery courtyard holding offering scarves to greet the Karmapa's car. Two dancers performed in front of the car while a group playing music on conch, horns and cymbals accompanied his vehicle. He was seated under a golden canopy on the throne usually reserved for the Yangsi Shabdrung, who was recognised by the Karmapa in 2004 but is not yet permitted to leave Bhutan.
Sonam Dorje, the Shabdrung's attendant exclaimed how wonderful it was to have the presence of Guru Rinpoche himself in the form of the Karmapa. " To see this kind of sacred dance in Bodhgaya where all the buddhas are enlightened, is very rare; and to see it in the presence of the Karmapa, who is Guru Rinpoche in human form, makes it an even more special Read the rest of this article


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From the standard: "The disposition should be equable and kind, resolute and courageous (nor vicious or aggressive) and demeanor should be pacific and dignified."
In three shows I attended in my area, I noticed a bulldog who kept
barking (when outside the ring). It may have been the same
bulldog each time, but it definitely was from the same kennel.
The barking was constant, steady, and loud. It stood out to me
because all the other bulldogs were so quiet. What are your
thoughts about how temperament is judged in the ring?
A: Although it is definitely unusual for a Bulldog to constantly bark as their quiet demeanor is definitely one of the selling points of a bully, it is not uncommon. Over the years we have had a few noisy ones, but never in excess. When judging the Bulldog, I have never seen or heard one actually barking away while in the ring.
I don't believe that even if the bully was barking in the ring, that it should be faulted unless it is upsetting the other dogs at which time the judge should either ask the exhibitor to try and control their dog or perhaps have them move to a different position in line. Sometimes of course, some bullies just don't see eye to eye with their neighbour in the ring.
Besides the barking issue, which I do not believe is a temperament issue, other temperament issues as snarling, snapping or dogs actually trying to fight with the dog in front or behind should be excused from the ring.
Question - Do you feel that there is bias against European lines by US breeders/judges in terms of breeding and judging? I feel that if we would "tear down the walls" and breed strictly for quality,
many of the existing US lines could be dramatically improved by outcrossing to the top UK kennels. Generally speaking, I think that many of the US lines lack in head and bone.What are your
thoughts on this topic?
A: I would really hope that no judges hold it against a dog because of where they are born. I have no way of knowing if this is ever done, but I can tell you that no other judges I have spoken too would do this with any breed never mind the Bulldog. I have noticed several people in the U.S. and in Canada have chose to go to the U.K. for an outcross from reputable kennels. I have done this also in the past at great expense. Personally, we did not have success with the bitches we brought over, but I have seen many breeders achieve great success in their breeding programs. From time to time, it is important for any kennel to bring in an outcross. We choose to get stud services from the U.S. and occasionally have purchased a bitch that is comepatabull with our line. This is necessary to strengthen your line and keep it strong.
I would not agree that U.S. lines are lacking in head and bone. Yes there are dogs that are, but speaking for the ones in the show ring, I don't see this as a problem in the U.S.
Question - I am troubled by the number of U.S. show dogs I see that are
very noisy breathers. Can you comment on this?
A: Tight nostrils and small larynx's are a problem in North America. I cannot speak for other countries. I have noticed at many shows, even when the temperature is cool, that some bullies pant excessively and are very 'throaty'. I believe that in many cases this is due to an elongated pallet on the dog and that with minor surgery it could be corrected. The same could be said about tight nostrils. They too can be enlarged with surgery. Dogs needing this type of corrective surgery are probably not good candidates for the ring and definitely not for breeding purposes.
On hot days, experienced exhibitors always take precautions like ice, wet blankets, fans etc to keep the dog comfortable. When the heat goes up, the Bulldog is probably one of the first to pant. This is not wrong and definitely not a fault when being judged. In fact on a hot day, I would expect the dogs to pant, and would also expect them to be brought into the ring damp as to keep them comfortable at all times.
Question - As a brand new owner in the bulldog world and one who is preparing to show, do you have any advice as I start out on my journey in the show ring?
A: The first thing I would suggest is to have someone assess your dog. This has to be an experienced exhibitor in the breed that you trust. You don't want someone to say 'he's a nice dog'. That normally means they just don't want to say anything negative about your dog that will offend you. That's why you need a friend to be very honest with you and one that will point out both the good and bad qualities of your dog. You have to keep an open mind when listening to their opinion. They are just trying to help you. Remember, when you go to the show, your bully is the same dog when you go home, win or lose. Never blame your dog if he/she doesn't win. We all lose more than we win. That's the nature of the game. A judge is only giving you their opinion nothing else. All you are paying for is an honest educated opinion, nothing more, and that opinion could change the very next day with a change of judge. If you do not win, DO NOT TAKE IT PERSONALLY. It's only an opinion!
If you believe your dog is worthy of the show ring the next step is to get help! Take a handling class, as many as possible. Watch a bulldog specialty and try to pick up hints from fellow more experienced exhibitors. Learn the strengths and weaknesses of your dog and learn to show off the strengths to the judge.
Chris Neilson - "Bulldogs are my love, not my living"


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Harrisburg prevailed in achieving State Capital status in 1810 partially due to the donation to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by John Harris, Jr., in 1785, of four acres of the oldest portion of what would become Capitol Park, when the plan for Harrisburg was laid out that year. Over time, the Park was expanded northward to join lands where both the old and present Capitol buildings would rest. The Park was the site of the town's original armory, removed in 1873, around which Union Troops were encamped during the Civil War when General Robert E. Lee's army threatened the invasion of Harrisburg. In front of the Ryan Legislative Office Building stands the equestrian statue of Union Major General John F. Hartranft, Civil War hero and later Governor of Pennsylvania. The 105 foot-tall Mexican War Monument (center right in background) was erected in 1868 to honor those Pennsylvanians who died in the Mexican War (1846-48).
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American Quilter Magazine: Readers' Quilts
Readers' Quilts
All of these quilts were made by American Quilter readers from patterns published in our recent issues. If you would like to share your AQ quilt creation with the world, please e-mail a high-resolution digital photo (good lighting and sharp focus) of the quilt along with a few descriptive sentences to email@example.com. Selected quilts will be posted here. Enjoy!
- Beyond the Block by Janice Matsen
- Bird & Fountain Mosaic Quilt by Nancy Walsh
- Circle of Fire by Alyce Ann Lunde
- Mosaic Walkway Quilt by Nancy Walsh
- Big Prints, Big Impact Koi Joy quilt by Anna Willis
- Zen Meditation Quilt by Jennifer Johnston
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Millennials Flock to Washington After Abandoning City in Recession
Millennials shunned Washington, D.C. during the recession. Now they're flocking to it.
The Washington, D.C. metropolitan area — which includes the surrounding suburbs in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia — saw an average annual net gain of 12,583 people ages 25 to 34 between 2010 and 2012, the biggest gain in the country, according to an analysis of new Census data by William Frey, a demographer at the Brookings Institution. The recession began in December 2007 and ended June 2009.
Why D.C.? One obvious reason is the change in U.S. administrations in 2009. The presidency of Barack Obama likely brought a whole bunch of young people into the D.C. area. A CNN exit poll shows 66% of Americans 18 to 29 voted for President Obama over Republican rival John McCain in November 2008. This figure only dropped to 60% in the 2012 contest with Mitt Romney.
It's not just politics, though — it's economics, too.
If you compare the Census's snapshot of migration trends in 2010-2012 versus the recession-era period of 2007-2009, D.C. is among a handful of thriving "knowledge-based" or high-tech economies that are jumping up the attractive-to-Millennial charts. Among the 51 U.S. metro areas with populations of over 1 million, D.C. was ranked #33 in the 2007-2009 period — it was losing Millennials — but now it's No. 1. San Francisco also saw a stellar jump, from #22 to #6. And Minneapolis soared from #41 to #11.
These metro areas are among the nation's best performers. While the nation as a whole has been struggling to regain its economic footing for four years, Washington's economy has been going gangbusters: The D.C. metro area's median household income of $88,233 is the highest among America's 25 most populous metro areas, while its property market is flying thanks to increased government spending, helped by the steadying influence of federal spending and an influx of federal contractors and consultants. San Francisco, for its part, is near the epicenter of the nation's technology boom. Minneapolis's 4.7% unemployment rate is the lowest among the country's large metro areas.
But let's not get carried away — Millennials aren't exactly moving that much.
Besides the striking moves into D.C. and a few other places, the latest list of Millennial hotspots looks remarkably familiar — with young people going to the same "cool" places they have for a while. Following D.C. and Denver on the charts, Portland, Oregon, occupies the No. 3 slot, followed by places like Austin and Seattle. (A whole list follows.). Some metros more popular with Millennials like Dallas and Atlanta appear to be losing some of their luster, and places Millennials have been leaving, like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, seem to be "holding them" in place more — meaning, fewer young people are leaving them compared with during the recession.
That all suggests Millennials actually remain too bogged down by a weak economy to really pack their bags and seek adventure.
While younger people tend to move a lot more than older people, their migration numbers look especially muted when compared with the nation's seniors, Brookings' Mr. Frey said. This so-called "risk aversion" makes sense: The housing crash and 2007-2009 recession were especially hard on Millennials, since many were knee-deep in debt, having just bought homes at the top of the market or splurged on educations. Younger people also tend to have less cash in the stock market, which plunged 37% in 2008 but has since notched records. Even though the economy improved a bit last year, the share of young adults living with their parents edged up.
"The Millennial movement is just a trickle," Mr. Frey said. "It seems like seniors are further along than Millennials in rebounding from the recession."
The news on Millennials is just one of the takeaways from the Census' latest American Community Survey, a colossal snapshot of the nation's demographic, economic and social trends.
Census released its first installment of the latest ACS data, covering 2012, in September. Thursday's release pools data from three different years — 2010, 2011 and 2012 — to give government analysts a sample size big enough to examine issues like migration patterns at the metro-area level. An even bigger stash of "five-year" data using 60 months of collected data arrives Dec. 17.
The following chart shows the net migration of Millennials. Click any column to re-sort.


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AMA, mitochondrial antibody, antimitochondrial M2 antibody
This test looks for substances called antimitochondrial antibody and antimitochondrial M2 antibody in your blood.
These substances are usually made by your body if you have a condition called primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC). PBC is the most common autoimmune disease that affects the liver. In autoimmune diseases, the immune system attacks organs or tissues in the body.
PBC causes damage to ducts in the liver that drain away fluid called bile. As a result, bile builds up in the liver, scarring the organ. This scarring prevents proper liver function and eventually leads to liver failure.
PBC is especially prevalent in middle-aged women and often strikes along with other autoimmune diseases, especially Sjögren's syndrome.
PBC is usually diagnosed and treated early in the disease process, which is preferable because early treatment can slow down liver scarring and postpone liver failure.
You may have this test if you have symptoms of PBC. Symptoms include:
General fatigue
Jaundice, or yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, and dark urine
Dry eyes and mouth, which are symptoms of Sjögren's syndrome
You may also have this test if your doctors suspects that you have hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver.
Your doctor may also order other tests to confirm that you have PBC. These tests include:
Alkaline phosphatase blood test
Liver biopsy
Cholesterol blood test
Abdominal ultrasound
Many things may affect your lab test results. These include the method each lab uses to do the test. Even if your test results are different from the normal value, you may not have a problem. To learn what the results mean for you, talk with your health care provider.
A normal range for this test is below a 1:20 titer. Titer refers to the concentration of the antibody in your blood.
If your results are higher, it may mean that you have PBC. Higher results may also be caused by:
Heart disease
Other chronic liver diseases
The test requires a blood sample, which is drawn through a needle from a vein in your arm.
Taking a blood sample with a needle carries risks that include bleeding, infection, bruising, or feeling dizzy. When the needle pricks your arm, you may feel a slight stinging sensation or pain. Afterward, the site may be slightly sore.
Certain medications can affect your results.
You don't need to prepare for this test. But be sure your doctor knows about all medicines, herbs, vitamins, and supplements you are taking. This includes medicines that don't need a prescription and any illicit drugs you may use.


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It is difficult to imagine the emotions of my grandmother, Sara (Waddell) Woodward, as she ventured from the home of her family in Maitland, Hants County, Nova Scotia, to travel to Boston in search of employment. There were eleven siblings including six sisters. Grace, Maude, and Bessie, also traveled to Boston to work, but at this point I don't know if the four girls traveled together or sought different passage.
I'm looking forward to my next trip to Salt Lake City when I'll be able to spend some time working on my family puzzles. Grandmother Woodward, you'll be on the top of my list.
Originally published in Anamnesis
(c) 2010 Linda Woodward Geiger, All Rights Reserved.


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The Philippines: Resilience through preparedness
24 September, 2012
In the early hours of 12 June, Melanie Taguon was woken by her eldest child and found her house in Central Mindanao surrounded by raging waters. She immediately carried her smaller children to higher ground. Her seven-year-old son, Kenneth, was able to swim out of the house through the flood water. But within an hour, the water level had risen and Melanie's house disappeared from view, together with all her family's belongings.
The storm in Glan, Sarangani Province, destroyed 28 houses along the river banks, displacing 765 families from four villages. The Taguons, together with some 30 other families, found shelter at the local covered sports court and a day-care centre.
"I am still thankful that we are all alive," said Melanie. "That's all that really matters."
The municipal government declared a state of emergency and allocated money to help the people who were flooded out of their homes. Melanie's neighbours lent her family clothing and they received food rations.
June was the first month of the rainy season in the Philippines. Flash floods affected several areas in Central Mindanao including North Cotabato, Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat and Sarangani. In June, 7,430 people were displaced due to the rainy season, a landslide in Davao City on 11 June and a 5.5-magnitude earthquake near General Santos City on 15 June.
This situation highlights the vulnerability of many Mindanao villages to natural disasters. Emergency preparedness is critical for the Government and for local communities. OCHA is supporting emergency preparedness in Mindanao, most recently through organizing a multi-disaster simulation exercise for humanitarian partners in July.
This event, initiated by the Office of Civil Defense of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (OCD-ARMM), on behalf of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council, simulated an earthquake, tsunami, emergency at sea and a bombing. OCHA's role was to coordinate the humanitarian response, conduct a joint rapid needs assessment, and provide technical assistance including reporting and information management support.
"We were pleased to have such strong support from the humanitarian community," said Atty Anwar Malang, Executive Secretary of OCD-ARMM. "As we consolidate Government capacity as the primary responder, we also understand the important benefit that humanitarian partners can provide to reduce human suffering from natural disasters and conflicts."
"The information products OCHA makes available during the early days of a crisis can go a long way to improving the targeting of response, reducing duplication and gaps," added Brigadier General Loreto G. Rirao, one of the organizers. "We are working towards ensuring that we can produce similar products here, as we intend, with time, to have capacity to cover all humanitarian crises except the most overwhelming events."
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Posted March 9, 2006; 10:25 a.m.
The Princeton University Library is offering a new way to ask reference questions -- through instant messaging.
Students, faculty and staff can use their AOL, Yahoo, MSN or ICQ accounts for live reference assistance by adding "LIBCHATPUL" to their buddy lists.
A librarian will respond to the chat service from 3 to 11 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday and 7 to 11 p.m. Sunday. Hours are subject to change based on demand.
The library also answers questions through e-mail, by phone at (609) 258-4820 or in person at the reference desk in Firestone Library.
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The Fall 2009 Cinema Visitors Series to be held at Binghamton University
The Cinema Visitors Series will feature four contemporary filmmakers this semester. All artists will be available to further discuss their work. All screenings are at 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) in Lecture Hall 6 on the Binghamton University campus. All shows are free and open to the public.
The schedule for the screening is: Monday, October 19: Film by Branden Joseph titled The Roh and the Cooked: Structural Film, Actionism, Paracinema.
Branden Joseph received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in before becoming a founding editor of the Grey Room, a scholarly and theoretical journal of architecture, art, media, and politics published quarterly by MIT Press. Mr. Joseph's area of specialization is post-War American and European art, focusing particularly on those individuals and practices that cross medium and disciplinary boundaries between visual art, music, and film. During this talk, he will discuss the travels of Tony Conrad and Beverly Grant throughout Europe in the early 1970s and shed light on the particular "crisis" of experimental cinema at the time and the manner in which it was (temporarily) overcome.
Wednesday, November 4 Films by Abraham Ravett including The March, Horse/Kappa/ House, Tziporah, and non-Aryan.
Abraham Ravett was born in Poland in 1947, raised in Israel and emigrated to the U.S.A. in 1955. He holds a B.F.A. and M.F.A. in Filmmaking and Photography and has been an independent filmmaker for the past thirty years. To date, Mr. Ravett has made six films that reflect on how the Holocaust affected his parents, their evolving relationship, and his own psychological and emotional response to their experiences. THE MARCH continues this cinematic exploration by detailing one woman's recollections of that experience. Mr. Ravett has received grants for his work from various sources including The National Endowment for the Arts and the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation and his films have been screened internationally. He currently teaches filmmaking and photography at Hampshire College, Amherst, MA.
Monday, November 23 Slideshow by Hitoshi Toyoda titled Masafumi Fukagawa.
Hitoshi Toyoda was born in New York City and but grew up in Tokyo before returning to the United States in 1990. He then traveled throughout the U.S. taking photographs of daily life. His silent slide shows are only exhibited in live contexts and have been compared to Haiku literature because of the way they are able to encompass both the minutiae of daily life and the larger, unknowable forces that govern that life. Mr. Toyoda's slideshows place emphasis on the weight and value of present moment and ferry viewers between the micro-cosmic and the macro-cosmic world. He is currently the Curator of the Kawasaki City Museum in Tokyo.
Monday, November 30 Films by Marie Losier. This screening will be held at 1:10 p.m.
Marie Losier was born in France before immigrating to the United States. She is a filmmaker and curator in New York City at FIAF/The French Institute Alliance Francaise where she presents a weekly film series. Ms. Losier has shown her films and videos at museums, galleries, biennials and festivals. She has had the honor of presenting her works at international viewings including The Berlin Film Festival, The Centre George Pompidou, The Rotterdam, and The Copenhagen Film Festival. Ms. Losier was recently invited to be on the Jury for the ERA NEW HORIZONS International Film Festival in Poland.
The Fall 2009 Cinema Visitors Series is sponsored by the Broome County Arts Council and co-sponsored by Harpur College Dean's Speakers Series. These artists' screenings are funded in part by Presentation Funds from the Experimental Television Center, which is supported by the New York State Council of the Arts.
For more information call (607) 777-4998 or 777-4997 or visit http://www2.binghamton.edu/cinema/visiting-artists/index.html