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"Planes certainly does a good job of flying right."
"Planes" is a very fun, animated, and adventurous movie that is the perfect fit for kids of all ages. It offers so much including laughs and a very well thought out underdog story with plenty of heart. In this story it also teaches the kids a lesson that nice guys don't always finish last.
Dane Cook keeps it PG when doing the voice for Dusty Crophopper who is the main character in the story. Dusty is tired of being a plane that is just a cropduster and believes that he is destined for so much more. He decides that its time to fly with the big planes to prove himself and make it across that finish line.
This is the perfect movie to take the kids and see this summer. It is a movie that has a good storyline, plenty of heart and a good life lesson that the kids are able to learn from. It most certainly shows that Disney is still making some solid movies and the movies are still worth going to see. Many kids' movies really have no point to them at all however "Planes" has plenty to offer with the plot and the characters. I would say take a chance and spend the money on a great show for the family. Don't worry about the length of the movie its only an hour and a half! Also I wouldn't say spend the extra money on the 3D feature but definitely spend a day with the kids and enjoy yourselves.
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Now the device's makers have given it a serious upgrade, a tweak offering enough everyday usefulness that one can envision it being used by folks who don't think of themselves as green freaks. The Kill A Watt PS, after all, functions at one level just like any other surge-protecting power strip you might use to protect a half-dozen computer peripherals or home-entertainment components while only using one power outlet.
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, with large birds, that is a real possibility! Lol
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yes back then i think people were cautious as they are large strong animals, but these days dogs are seen like people/stuffed animals
When i was a child I never approached strange dogs unless the owner insisted.
Strange tho no one will dare try to hold my beastly macaws or even go near them lol Its like automatic instinct to avoid them. SO i guess they are not seen as stuffed animals yet. People panic if one gets behind them and they cant see him lol Like hes going to jump on them and tear them apart.
part of the thing was, simply no one thought about it. a dog attack wasn't a topic for discussion - the dog was put down and that was the end of the story.
People took responsibility for their actions and their dogs and children. They didn't make a fuss or argue or file lawsuits.
Reading some of these reminds me of getting bit by a cousin's GSD when I was about 6. Playing in a basement with other kids different ages, little parental supervision (the late 70s ; ) The dog was fine, pretty mellow. Sure enough as a dumb kid, I got in its face after it probably had enough and it gave me a 'get the **** away from me!' snap - canine puncture on my forehead -Ouch! Yes, parents and the dog owner should have been more on top of us. Lesson learned- don't get in any animal's face. I try and impress that on my own kids and I make sure I watch my dog around other people's kids.
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|been around long enough to remember the poor reputation of the gsd. if your not careful and your gsd bites a kid, for whatever reason, good luck telling the judge it was the kids fault.
Scroll down to the list of fatal attacks by year. Notice the most prevalent breed in earlier attacks?
Fatal dog attacks in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
I was bitten in the face as a child by a cousin's dog. My mom demanded that the dog be quarantined. My mom was bitten by a neighbor's gsd. I don't think anyone had better control of their dogs. In fact, dogs were always roaming loose and I can remember many friends getting bitten. I also had friends whose dogs were biters and I was warned to steer clear of them.
Children also roamed loose more than they do now and the roaming dogs and children certainly intermingled most often without incident.
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Martemchik, you are absolutely right. I'm sure plenty went on that we just didn't know about. Still I don't think people usually went off the deep end about a simple dog bite.
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Are we really going to blame kids for dogs that bite them? Sorry...but unless the kid jumps the fence into your yard, there is NO reason for your dog to bite a child. I can actually tell that my dog wouldn't bite a kid because he doesn't see them as a threat. He'll play with them, maybe a bit too rough, but never a bite unless the kid does something stupid. But if the kid has the time to do something stupid, that gets my dog to bite, its MY fault for not supervising the interaction or not having control of my dog.
The story about the kid by the abandoned tracks...seriously? You think the kid was in the wrong? You had NO control of your dog and it was off-leash in a place it shouldn't have been. Even if it was allowed to be off-leash there, its clear that you don't know how your dog would respond to that kind of situation and therefore should've had more control of the dog. I go to a beach all the time with my boy, he ignores the kids like they don't even exist. If anyone runs at him, he doesn't even notice...why? I have a tennis ball that takes all of his attention away from what's going on around him. He's there to play with me, and there is absolutely no danger in that situation.
Sorry, no matter what, if you have your dog out and about, its your fault if it nips/bites/attacks/whatever you want to call it. Unfortunately, I expect my dog to not react to a random child coming at him too fast...and my newer dog, due to lack of socialization, I'm not 100% certain I know how she'd react, therefore, I'll step in front of her the moment I see a situation like that happening. Sorry, no way any child or person should be able to "surprise" you and get to your dog before you can get to your dog and prevent the situation. Leashed...in most areas...means 6 ft, not flexi, not e-collar, not 6.5 feet. If I can't get in front of my dog when he's only 6 feet away from me, it means I'm clearly not paying anywhere near enough attention.
You have to expect the unexpected, I cross the street if I see an open garage door, if I can't cross the street,I bring my guy in close and shield him.
Dogs are what I look for kids are noisy and usually easy to spot! If you see them have your dog close!
On one walk a little girl saw Rocky and squealed and ran toward us! Rocky was fine. She scared the crap out of me!! I brought him in closer and we proceeded away like the kid had the plague!
I guess there is a middle ground!
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the whole thing happened so fast, seconds. by the time we realized what was happening the kid was already almost to the tracks. our dog was also off the tracks to the side of the street. when i first realized the kid was running towards her i did call her but not in the loudest voice and she didn't immediately come. took a second call but by that time she had already barked at him and he was running away. then she ran towards us. she was scolded for her failure to immediately come under distraction and she'll have her Ecollar on next time off leash and she's not allowed to have as much distance from us anymore.
she has always been fine with immediate recalls from other distractions, dogs to squirrels and everything in between. we never dealt with someone charging and screaming. in a sense i'm kinda proud she has a good protective instinct.
1. having a dog off-lead that is not reliable with distractions, in an environment that has variables.
2. giving commands in a voice different from what it usually takes for compliance.
3. repeating commands.
4. scolding a dog when it comes to you.
Your dog does not know that it got scolded for not coming immediately while there were distractions, it thinks it got scolded for coming and the next time you call it, it might just think twice about coming to you, because sometimes when it comes to you, you scold it.
And the solution to poor handling, is to put a tool on the dog.
|My son got bit on the head by one of the house dogs when he was a little one. He used to feast on the kibble, and it's not like I didn't feed the kid! once he decided to push the dog away to eat and learned that wasn't a great idea. He still has scars, though minimal. We've all been bitten, all very minor. The kids got nipped a few times (being taught manners). However, along with the attack on my de-tasseling partner, I witnessed a Labrador go berserk and kill every one of her pups (9) when they were a few days old. I was very young, and I cried for days. It was bloody, she was violent with them, tore them up. I have no idea why she did it, but she was pts shortly afterwards. I was too young to even ask why a bitch would do that.
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A few weeks back on Doomsday Preppers they were showing the one young family from Utah that had a '70's era deuce and a half that was "multi-fuel" capable. The guy claimed it would run on basically any liquid fuel including used motor oil. Showed him filling up aux tanks straight from a Jiffy Lube type oil change place. Call me stupid, but I have never heard of any military vehicle running on used motor oil, much less a deuce and a half.
What am I missing here, and why is that not being mentioned more as a fuel source for a SHTF scenario? I know all about the veggie oil conversions for the diesel vehicles, but this sounds like it would be the most economical and plentiful fuel source out there. Hell once everyone elses cars/trucks run out of fuel you can drain their pans and get a gallon or more from every vehicle you pass. Not to mention being able to stockpile it now for next to nothing. I'm sure several of the oil change places would probably even give you a few bucks on top of it, considering how much you're saving them from disposal fees.


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|August 10th, 2009, 07:33 PM
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Government healtcare supporters
The media and some of the dems that support the government takeover of healthcare are calling opposers that speak out at the townhall meetings fakes and republican plants. They talk about Astroturf and bussing people in.
I read on a website that the opposite is true. The dems giving the meetings are planting people, and putting supporters in the front. The funniest thing I read was they are paying people to support it. I couldn't believe it. Go to craigslist in some of the big cities like Los Angeles and look up jobs - nonprofit and its there. They are actually paying people to support obamacare!!! I wonder if they are using our tax money to do it?
|August 10th, 2009, 08:37 PM
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So, you believe one website that meets the needs of your agenda, yet you do not heed information supporting the opposing view? Interesting.
BTW, A few of the talking heads on the right have been encouraging this type of behaviour on their shows.
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So when there is a response to lets say the war did the liberals not get people together and bus them in to protest the war. Groups do this all the time to make thier point to the government that they are not happy with what they are doing. It is ok when a liberal does it but it is not american when republican does it.
And yes the liberals would also encourage the same type of behavior. Liberals are guilty of blaming of what they are most guilty of themselves
|August 10th, 2009, 09:05 PM
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There is a difference between protesting and inciting violence. I do not condone the latter at all from any person or group.
Look at Palin, with her comments about "death panels". Pure B.S. (it is not in the bill) but she riled a segment of society up, you betcha. Of course, now she is asking for civility.
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Hey Pete,
I didn't just take their word for it I actually looked on craigslist and saw ads for paid activists for healtcare reform. Look for yourself! Just think, you could be getting paid for supporting Obama's agenda! There is a job for supporting the "Cap and Trade", I even saw one for a calling campaign for "progressive causes" These are on Los Angeles craigslist. I saw them listed for some other cities too.
Why would they say all the stuff about astroturf and republican plants when activists supporting the bill are being hired to do it?
Now is our chance to make health care work.
Americas health care system is broken. Health care costs are spiraling out of control, throwing families, businesses and government into financial crisis. Families are worried their health coverage wont be there when they need it. Our country cant afford to wait for health reform that keeps costs down and protects consumers.
We cant wait for affordable, dependable health care.
Were fighting for health care that will protect families financial health, lay out a clear path for all Americans to afford health care, and improve patient safety and quality care.
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That is copied right from their add. All I did was highlight a scary part of it. At least they are honest. They know it won't help costs or help people.
|August 10th, 2009, 10:35 PM
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The government can't run medicare, the schools, themselves how would anybody in their right mind think they could run health care. we have proof, look at other countries that are doing it right now, huge wait times and people dieing before thier time because of waiting.
Thier has to be a better way, but having government run health care....UMMM
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I know this is the political forum and is placed here for debate and bantor, but I think the following needs to be said: To me it is obvious right now that the majority of the country is against this bill. Some believe that this majority is an uneducated lot, who could not get out of bed in the morning without being told by (insert conservative leader or christian here) to do so. Nevertheless,............those who are downplalying/ridiculing this majority and are proudly wearing the GLFWDA badge under their screen name, might want to think about the ramifications to their cause. Some people may not want to donate money to a great organization like GLFWDA, if representatives are constantly bashing them for their Ideals. (and we all Know our sport needs this type of funding) Just my .02 cents.
I'm just asking you to think about your actions carefully as you make your statements or beliefs. By all means freely comment, but keep the underpinings to the less then desireables in politics.
You may think that my statement is small minded, and it very well could be, but that does not change what people will think.
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People like you put him in office but what has he done but spend more money than any other and will continue to bring more debt to this country. You could pay 2 million dollars a day toward the debt for 2000 years and still not have paid it off. One thing about a republican, they can't spend like a democrat.
Liberals always blame what they themselvews are most guilty of.
You know how a thief will always think somebody is trying to steal from them or a liar will think they are always being lied to or a cheating spouse will always blame the other for cheating, and I can't forget name calling that is always a good one, how to change the subject you get the idea
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|August 11th, 2009, 08:19 AM
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So, you still obviously refuse to educate yourself by reading the bill and other information available on line directly from Congress. Instead you simply hear what you want to hear and what fits your agenda. Sad.
|August 11th, 2009, 08:24 AM
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Why is the part highlighted in read scarey? You have a problem keeping costs down and protecting consumers?
This appears to be an ad where people can make money and help a cause they believe in, in whatever capacity (it does not specify). It is not a call to disrupt the process.
But since it is from the reform supporters, it is automatically evil. Is that your stance?
|August 11th, 2009, 08:30 AM
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What? WTF are you talking about?
You are trying to use my support of wheeling as a way to get me to shut up about my stance on a political issue? You think the conservative view of health care reform is a GLFWDA stance? Where do you come off?
BTW, If GLFWDA board members ever told me what to think about a political, religious moral, or any other issues I would be ripping the stickers off my jeep, formally and publicly denouncing the organization and have the logo removed from under my name immediatly.
GLFWDA does not force thier members to shut thier mouths in the political or religious arena. It is not part of thier mandate and not part of the cause.
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Aren't we all, (those of us that are still working), paying for this already? If someone walks into a hospital, they can't be refused if I understand the printed message at the front desk of the emergency room.
The health care system isn't broken, it's become corrupt. Insurance companies have found ways to dictate to us and the doctors that treat us. If one stands back and looks at it, the insurance companies have become a middle man so to speak. I am talking about both the health insurance and the doctors liability insurance companies. The system does need repair, no doubt about it. I would rather see adjustments made to the system we have to reduce the waste and corruption. I also would rather a REAL doctor decide that a procedure should be done and covered, rather than an insurance company.
I would imagine the insurance companies have doctors working for them that decide these things. I also have noticed that when companies hire professional people to work for them, they favor the company. Think about it. It happens in all companies. If they don't the companies would fail.
It does all come down to money.
It really is a shame that a country such as this, has this problem. It should of had a great health care system for all Americans back 50 years ago.
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I'm not too much into painting, but like powder coating, an Epoxy primer, or top coat is the best to use. Can't get any better rust protection than epoxy now can ya?
I also had my Olds SSII wheels powder coated from someplace in manassas 2 years ago and the car has sat for a year since, no rust what so ever and no chips. Especially for wheels, paint just does not work, you need to get them powder coated.
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just my two cents. i love zero-rust. used it on the inside and under my truck cab. my trucks frame i sandblasted the whole thing and covered with industrial red oxide primer then black frame paint. awesome. why bother with anything else anyway? if you are showing it then powdercoat it i guess, or just plain have lots of money. my powdercoater up here will do a whole rack for about $150 tho. anything you can hang on the rack for one price. it just all has to be the same color tho.
if you can sandblast it with a big time sandblaster do so, those little ones really suck bad. i recently pc'd my 41 scout frame parts and it was the biggest mistake i ever made. they look great now but had to be done twice each or more because of hidden hard to get out 60 yr old grease, which heats up and streaks the "paint" and has to be re-blasted and re done. when i worked at a sign company we left long steel poles out in the rain and the rain just beaded up on the red oxide like it was a new car finish. i dont see how you can beat it. easy to grind off to weld, or paint to fix. just dont ask me what brand it was, the painter used what he had laying around.
POR15 or powdercoat
I think powder coat would probably be the way to go. However, I mostly work on motorcycles and like a lot of motorcycle guys I use Varathene Colours in Plastic on frames. It's cheap, sprays easy, looks fantastic and is pretty durable. I know that car frames take more of a beating than bikes, but it might be worth a try.
my 81 z28's front clip was sand blasted then epoxy painted
semi gloss black last year. it's still looking good
my friend had his import valve cover powder coated
around the same time as me and it looks like crap.
the sand blaster said i could get the clip painted
any color i wanted and it would hold up to all
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my 81 z28's front clip was sand blasted then epoxy painted
semi gloss black last year. it's still looking good
my friend had his import valve cover powder coated
around the same time as me and it looks like crap.
the sand blaster said i could get the clip painted
any color i wanted and it would hold up to all
fluid's and chemicals
|I've used POR15& Rust-Magnet paints and thought they performed pretty well. They do say that it isn't supposed to be used as a top coat because of the UV affects, but it works great as a primer for a topcoat. I have also powdercoated as well. I would go with the powder coating for the best results and less effort on your part. To use any of the rust treatment type paints requires good prep as well as a lot of time to cover it well. Although the cost will be a little higher (remember that those rust treatment paints aren't cheap) the time saved can be used on lots of other areas.
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|Just a warning, if you decide on POR15 and spray it, you need to be concerned about isocyanate issues. As you are probably aware, isocyanates aren't to be taken lighty. Guard you lungs.
|on frame id go with powdercoat
|About ten years ago I tried POR-15 on my frame. Blasted it and prepped it as per directions. Sprayed it from a gun thinning with inexpensive lacquer thinner. (This was before POR-15 offered their own thinner. At that time they recommended lacquer thinner, but now they recommend their own proprietary thinner for spraying.) Top coated with enamel. And note that you MUST apply the top coat during the POR-15 cure time period or the top coat will eventually peel off as it does not get good adhesion over cured POR-15. The results were excellent and the frame looks as good today as it did when first applied. That said, there were a few problems. First, I ran out of time and could not finish the job the first day. I let some POR paint mixed with thinner sit in the gun overnight and finished spraying the next day. I thought it would be OK but after several days the area which I painted on the second day was still tacky and remains so today. So I would recommend that if you thin the paint then use it immediately of discard it. Second, it is a bear to clean up the spray gun, your hands, and anything else which gets messy, so follow the directions carefully and clean up any spills, your spray gun, your hands, etc., BEFORE the POR-15 cures. Third, it should be emphasized that POR-15 is not something which should be used as a temporary coating on parts which you plan on doing more work on later. You cannot sand it and touch it up as you would in the case where for example you wanted to do some more welding on the part later. It just won't work. For example, one time my car broke down and I had to call a ramp truck. The operator hooked his loading chain onto one of the shock moounting brackets. After he finished unloading and removed the hook, the POR-15 coating was torn. I touched it up but could never blend it in as could be done with a regular paint. I would have liked to try powder coating but the equipment was too expensive at that time. Now I will probably try powder coat on my next frame job as the tools and equipment are now available to do powder coating at home.
|i liked the way POR-15 worked out with my frame but then again its my first frame, i never tried enything else, and i its only been a coulple of weeks sence i painted it so i dont know how its gona hold up? but besides that it looks good.
|I'm a fan of POR15. I've used it on 2 frames now and it seemed to work out great. For gosh sakes wear gloves when you paint this stuff on because you'll have to take the skin with you if you get it on your hands, etc. It seems to work best on thicker metals, frames, rear end, brak drums, etc. I did use it on a gas tank however, and it seemed to work out fine, looked nice too. I will be using it on my 38 Chevy when it comes time to paint the frame. Again, I have applied it only with a brush, and I would recommend using a decent brush. I used cheap brushes and I was constantly picking out brush hairs.
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About the only thing I use on frames is Zero Rust. It stops rust dead, is a 1-part paint, available in gallons, quarts, and rattle can. The best part is that it is inexpensive (about $50/gallon). There is so many pluses that I don't even consider POR15 anymore.
It dries to a semi-gloss. For those areas where I want a gloss, I coat it with their Crystal Cote.
|I'm with Willys on this one, I had the frame, crossmembers, almost everything that is bolted to my frame powdercoated. I've dropped tools, parts, banged against, (I'm a klutz sometimes)no chips. There's so many colors available you should be able to find just about any color to match your needs. Dan
|I powder coat everything except body sheet metal - frames, suspension, fender wells, engine blocks & heads, clear powder coat all my polished aluminum like tranny cases, valve covers, etc. Impervious to virtually every chemical (including brake fluid, great for master cylinders) except paint stripper which takes it off easily. Infinite color selection including candies, no UV problems, penetrates inside tubulars due to the electrostatic charged powder. And is about as tough as you can get.
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- What is Federal Work-Study and how do I find a job?
- Employment through the Federal Work Study (FWS) Program is based on financial need as determined from data reported on the FAFSA. If you are eligible for the FWS program, an estimate of what you may earn will appear on the Award Notification sent to you by SFA. To receive FWS funds, you must obtain a FWS job and be enrolled at least half time (undergraduate is 6 credit hours and graduate is 4 credit hours). Your FWS funds will be provided to you via your WKU Higher One card for the hours you actually work. Earnings are not applied to your Bursar billing account. FWS job opportunities can be viewed online through the www.wku.edu/studentemployment/vacancies.php. Students interview and are hired by prospective employers. Income earned through the FWS program can be excluded from total earnings on the subsequent year's FAFSA.
- How can I find a student employment job?
- WKU has a large student employment program. Last year over 1,800 students earned more than 11 million dollars. WKU does not offer placement services, you are responsible for finding and securing your own student employment position. The Financial Aid Office maintains a job posting web site at www.wku.edu/studentemployment/vacancies.php. For more information concerning student employment, check out www.wku.edu/studentemployment.
- How do I get paid for Federal Work-Study earnings?
- Unlike other forms of financial aid, work-study money is not disbursed in a lump sum at the beginning of the semester. Students who earn work-study are paid every two weeks via their WKU Higher One Debit Card, and the amount of pay is determined by the number of hours the student has worked during the applicable pay period multiplied by the student's pay rate. Note also that these funds are not automatically applied to a student's university obligations, but rather are paid directly to the student. Pay rates are at least the state minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
- Can my Federal Work-Study award be used to pay my semester bill?
- Federal work study funds cannot be applied to your student account. You will be paid every other Friday for work study earnings through your WKU Higher One Account.
- Are work-study earnings taxable?
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- Student jobs are posted at www.wku.edu/studentemployment/vacancies.php.
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- What happens if I do not find a Federal Work-Study job?
- Receipt of Federal Work-Study (FWS) funds is dependent on receiving a job that pays with FWS money. If you do not find an FWS job, notify SFA to see if the FWS funds may be awarded to you through another aid source (usually loans).
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- Whether you are required to pay into Social Security depends on IRS policies which determine whether your main purpose is to be a student or an employee. According to these policies, a degree-seeking student who is enrolled in at least six credit hours (five for graduate students) in the academic year and working less than 32 hours per week is primarily a student, and therefore does not have to pay into retirement. Students who are enrolled in fewer hours or are working more than 32 hours per week are primarily employees, and therefore must pay into Social Security.
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All they touch is the flowers, and often only touch that with their toungue. If they are crawling on it then it is probably because they have deformed wing virus or tracheal mites and by then it is too late.
Now an idea that might work better (though I don't recommend it) is picking the plants and sticking them in the hive.
I am trying to find the thread, but some guy posted on here a few months ago that he was living in an one area and he had a mite issue, then moved and the mite issue went away. Upon further investigation found that there was a lot of mint (I don't recall if it was peppermint, spearmint, etc.) in the medians along the highway he lived close to. He was thinking that it could very well have something to do with the lowered mite count he was experiencing. Obviously there are plenty of factors that could go into something like that, but it sounds good. If I can dig up that thread, I'll post it.
Maybe the natural aroma of the flowers is repellent to the pests?


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Posted by Claire Schooley on December 6, 2011
ERP vendors are showing strong interest in the HRM SaaS market. They are either attempting to build a solution (as Oracle is doing with Fusion) or looking to acquire HRM functionality (as SAP is about to do with SuccessFactors). Talent applications — including offerings like performance, succession, and learning — are not easy to build. The niche players have been laser-focused for years on building these solutions or integrating acquisitions, and generally they have done a good job. Now we see other vendors that want this functionality buying up these niche players to offer a complete end-to-end HRM solution. The HRM market is hot! My colleague Paul Hamerman and I have authored research that shows performance growing faster — at 16.5% — than any other HRM segment (HRM Solutions: Traditional Models Clash With Next Generation Processes And Technology). Executives know that having highly skilled employees who know the business and can execute well on strategy is critical to business growth.


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New London Carnival debuts Jan. 27
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Union Leader Correspondent | January 20. 2014 9:14PM
The New London Winter Carnival starts Monday, Jan. 27 and runs through Saturday, Feb. 1.
"New London has such a strong tradition of the Hospital Days and the whole community support. I think this will be the winter version of the Hospital Days and celebrating the winter and the coming for spring and having a little fun with their neighbors," Blewitt said.
Winners in both individual and business categories announced Wednesday at the Torch Lighting at 5 p.m.
Carnival organizers are hoping to line Main Street with the Hawaiian snowman, Blewitt said.
The carnival ends Saturday with the Frozen Open, mini gold on snow for all ages, and the In-laws Christmas fruit cake toss both starting at 11 a.m. A hot chocolate bar serving free hot chocolate on the green from noon to 3 p.m. Ski Joring from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., a noon dog sledding demonstration, and the Winter Carnival Parade at 6 p.m.
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Posted by Thomas Husson on December 16, 2011
A year ago, Forrester stated that 2011 would — finally — be the year that Near Field Communications (NFC) began to matter. We predicted that dozens of millions of NFC devices would ship and that the market would start moving away from being niche, although it would still be years away from becoming mainstream. Now that 2011 is coming to an end and it is once again the time for predictions, let's look back at NFC's year before we publish our report on mobile trends in 2012 at the start of next year.
I recently got confirmation from trusted sources that 35 million to 40 million would be a good estimate for worldwide NFC mobile phone shipments. 2011 was a game-changing year in that handset makers eventually started to embed the technology in their product portfolio.
Despite the hype about Google Wallet, the reality is that few consumers can use it. It will take a few more years before we reach a critical mass of not just NFC device owners but also users of services enabled by NFC technology. Why? Few services are available now; the out-of-the-box experience is still poor; consumer education is missing; and there's only limited availability of NFC readers in the retail environment.
Product strategists should stop focusing on NFC as just a contactless payment technology but should instead anticipate new uses for the technology that enable consumers to interact with the environment around them.
Most consumers using an NFC device in 2012 will more likely use it for device-pairing or data-sharing purposes than for payments. Why? Because it can work in a closed loop without the need for NFC infrastructure. Device manufacturers will offer NFC-based multimedia content sharing services, such as the recent Blackberry Tag.


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text: Mass. House votes to curtail collective bargaining over health insurance MTA President Paul Toner vowed to take the fight to the Massachusetts Senate after the House of Representatives voted in the middle of the night on April 26 to significantly curtail collective bargaining over municipal health insurance. "We are very upset, and we are angry," Toner said. "We deplore any vote against unions and collective bargaining." The 113-to-42 House vote gives municipalities the unfettered right to force employees into the Group Insurance Commission or to make plan design changes that increase employee costs to GIC benefit levels. As the fight now moves to the Senate, it is vital that legislators understand the importance of this issue to us and the extreme disappointment we feel in the actions of the House. Is your state rep among the 42 who stood up for collective bargaining? MTA members: Please thank legislators who supported collective bargaining, express your disappointment to those who didn't, and bring the MTA message to your senators! Legislative Contact Information Educator Lobby Day is On! MTA members are urged to come to Boston on Thursday, April 28, to talk to their representative and senator about the importance of collective bargaining. Legislators work into the evening during budget week, giving MTA members a rare opportunity to meet with them in person late in the day after work. Check with your local president about transportation options. Toner praised the state representatives who voted to preserve collective bargaining. "We are very thankful," he said, "for the 42 representatives who stood with us." He also promised that the battle is far from over. The showdown in the House came in votes on a union-backed amendment filed by Representatives Marty Walsh (D-Boston) and Jim O'Day (D-West Boylston) to require expedited bargaining over proposed plan design changes followed by a rapid dispute-resolution process to resolve differences. The House-approved plan does require municipalities to discuss the changes with union Public Employee Committee representatives for 30 days, but then allows the municipality to impose the changes without union approval. It also requires municipalities to share either 20 percent or 10 percent of the first-year savings with employees, depending on whether they reach agreement through those discussions. In addition, unions would continue to have the right to bargain over the health insurance split. Despite those provisions, Toner said the proposal did not serve the interests of working families. That is especially so, he said, because the MTA and other unions have offered a viable alternative that would allow public employees to have a real voice in the decision-making process while also saving $100 million for Massachusetts towns and cities. The Walsh-O'Day amendment would have allowed municipalities to reduce health insurance benefits to the level of GIC benefits while defending three principles: Employees should have a right to bargain over how changes are made, with a neutral third party making the final determination if no agreement is reached. Retirees must be protected. They need to have a role in the process through Section 19 coalition bargaining, and municipalities should be required to provide them with supplemental insurance as they are moved into Medicare. Very sick people with high out-of-pocket expenses should be protected from exorbitant health insurance bills through the establishment of Health Reimbursement Accounts, funded in part with some of the municipalities' first-year savings. Although the House bill does allow up to 20 percent of the first-year savings to go toward helping employees with high medical bills, it does not eliminate the current prohibition on HRAs for municipalities that join the GIC. Boston Benefits Partners, a health insurance consulting firm, conducted analyses for MTA showing that, without an HRA, employees who have seriously ill family members with high medical costs could amass bills of $4,000 to $5,000 a year in copayments and deductibles under the GIC or comparable plans. "We must stand by three principles: Protecting our democratic right to collective bargaining, protecting people who are very sick, and ensuring that retirees have a voice in the process," Toner concluded. Is your state rep among the 42 who stood up for collective bargaining? How to contact your rep and senator Subscribe to MTA News Headlines by Email


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By Chris Harris
Arsène Wenger expects a relatively quiet summer in the transfer market - at Arsenal and beyond.
The Arsenal manager has already snapped up Cologne striker Lukas Podolski ahead of the 2012/13 season and he has been linked with many more potential signings. Wenger admits he may add "one or two" new recruits but he thinks that clubs will be restricted by squad quotas and economic troubles.
"We have already bought Podolski and we have bought five players during the season when it had already started," Wenger told Arsenal Player.
"Our job will be focused on inside [matters] now we have Podolski. That means to get Jack Wilshere and Abou Diaby back in a healthy situation and then I believe we have quite a big squad. It will be [our intention] to trim a little bit and if possible add one or two players.
"I believe that the summer will be quiet for many reasons," he added. "First of all in England you have a 25-man limited squad number. Secondly the financial situation all over Europe is really bad and in some countries they have other worries than football. Therefore I expect it to be quiet.
"In our job, and this is like a football match, it is not completely predictable. But on the vibes I get even from the clubs who are big spenders, they all want to slow down."
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Kansas City's bike sharing system is expanding for the spring of 2014. Kansas City B-cycle, powered by Blue KC of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, is adding at least eight new stations in the Westport and Plaza districts. The bike sharing program, run by non-profit BikeWalkKC, already has 12 self-service stations, mainly in the downtown loop.
According to a press release from KC Parks, expanding cycle sharing in KC will both help reduce carbon emissions and help users burn calories: after the initial two years of Kansas City B-cycle, bikers have totaled 9,600 trips where they burned over a million calories and saved 27,000 pounds of carbon emissions.
These changes to KC come with a low pricetag, according to the press release. The release said a single bike station with 11 bikes costs $50,000. This cost is significantly lower than the cost of one mile of urban freeway, which can cost more than $70 million for a four lane mile.
Sarah Shipley, co-founder and director of marketing and communications for BikeWalkKC, said that she strives to make the program about more than just riding bikes.
"What this really is, is a great tool for advocacy," Shipley said. Shipley and her coworkers want to show KC how biking and a healthier lifestyle are linked. "I want people to put us out of the advocacy business because that means the program is working."
New stations are scheduled first for Westport and the Plaza, and the program is looking to expand even more to Midtown, Waldo and the 18th and Vine District.
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Diamonds are the girls' best friends! The famous song can not lie. When it comes to women rings, design can drive crazy even the most cold-hearted girl. It is difficult to find a woman who would refuse to have a nice jewellery set or just a small piece of gold with diamonds. It does not matter if it sparkles on her hand, neck, ears or hair – it will always be the best present for every woman of all ages and cultures.
There are definitely some rules of using gold jewellery, especially with diamonds. But there is no outfit which could be destroyed by the high-quality jewellery. That is why our online store offers only the most secure producers of fashionable jewellery and gold rings for women with price. The variety of products, shapes, colours and prices can match any taste. All stones and decorations are firmly inserted and will never cause any problem to its owner.
None will deny that the best and most famous gift for all women – is a gold ring. But when it comes to choosing those beautiful masterpieces, especially of a huge range at our online shop, it is easy to get lost and confused. All gold ring designs for women bring their own mood and show character which should suit the woman, who is going to own it.
Simple and nice diamond gold rings for women can be created in different colours. White, yellow, rose or even black metals are so different and so charismatic that it may absolutely suit every charming lady. The only thing to know is her tastes in colours and styles. It is easy to do, watching her clothes and way of life. Of course, every woman has many other jewellery sets and rings. This is the point which can help you understand, which gold rings design for women will match her best of all.
Talking about insertions, we are obliged to mention the number of shapes and colours, which is offered online. Clicking every image you can imagine this or that rings design for women on the hand of your girlfriend, mother or friend. Multi-coloured stones are combining lovely with cheerful, young and solar personality, who likes various aspects of life and have many hobbies and friends. And the chic beauty of diamond line or even a single stone suits best to a lady of high status and strong hard-woking personality.
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North American Epic
Starting at latitude 61 degrees north, the riders of the North American Epic will head across Alaska and join up with the fabled Alaska or Alcan Highway bound for the Yukon Territory, known as Canada's land of the Midnight Sun. With minimal human population this first section provides a serene ride and the possibility of viewing the larger animals (moose, bears, caribou, wolves and more) that call the North home. This section ends in Whitehorse alongside the Yukon River where thousands of fortune hunters trekked and sailed to Dawson City during the famous Klondike Gold Rush of the 1890s.
The second section of this epic ride follows close to 1400 km of the Alaska Highway, which was constructed during World War II for the purpose of connecting the contiguous USA to Alaska. Legendary for being a rough, challenging drive, the highway is currently paved over its entire length, although cyclists can expect a few rougher stretches due to construction work and periodic flooding. Riders can also expect more opportunities to see large wildlife, such as buffalo and moose, as they head to a relaxing rest day near the Liard Hotsprings.
In Fort St. John the second section ends and third begins with riders pushing towards the resort towns of Jasper, and a little further down the road, Banff. Riding the world-famous Icefields Parkway past Mt Edith Cavell, the Columbia Icefields and serene Lake Louise it will be hard for cyclists not to stop every kilometer or so to stand in awe of their surroundings. After some rest the group heads out from Banff towards the Canada-USA border. It's time to seek more open space, more wildlife and less human population. Montana, one of the least-densely populated states, is next on the trip as riders pedal on to Helena.
From Helena to Moab, from the forests of the north to the deserts of the south, riders will watch the landscape change as they begin their ride along the continental divide. The next 2 sections, The Great Divide & Canyonlands, will take riders down the middle of the United States and across the paths of multiple national parks and bucket-list monuments. The route takes you along fabled highways #128, #191 and #163 where the stunning vistas will inspire you. The tour is scheduled so that riders spend their well-deserved rest days near amazing national parks where they can wander among the fins, spires, pinnacles, arches, and balanced rocks that make the area so unique. Carved over the years by the wind and water, Arches National Park & Canyonland National Park inspire a sense of wonder among all who visit. Additional rest days provide the opportunity for a guided tour of Yellowstone Park where riders will likely see herds of bison, fields of hot springs and the world's most renowned geyser, Old Faithful.
The cyclists' time in the USA is almost over by the time they reach Yuma, Arizona and suddenly it will be time for another border-crossing. Welcome to Mexico and welcome to the beach! Margaritas, sun and some beach camping will make a fine change for weary riders. A couple weeks down the Baja California peninsula ends in the bustling city of La Paz.
From there, riders will take a ferry across to Mazatlan to begin the last section of the tour, Conquistadores. Five days of riding following the coastline of the Pacific Ocean will leave plentyof time for the cyclists to enjoy seafood, Coronas and tequila in the touristy town of Puerto Vallarta.
Over the final two weeks riders will pedal deeper into the culture of Mexico. As they make their way towards the capital there are plenty of opportunities to explore the country's history, such as the colonial towns of Guanajuato State, which include the heritage sites of old Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende. Once we arrive at our final destination, Mexico City, it is time to say goodbye to your new cycling friends and head home with enough memories to last a lifetime.
Following the gold rush trail, climbing peaks and dodging grizzly bears…
We celebrate the start of our adventure alongside the Gulf of Alaska's Cook Inlet in downtown Anchorage with group photos and perhaps a bite of smoked salmon. Time to ride. In early July at latitude 61 degrees N we could cycle into the late night twilight but we will keep our distances closer to 110 km/day as we spin up the Glenn Highway and revel in the stark beauty of the Matanuska Glacier. Besides, we don't want to run into a Grizzly Bear in the wee hours of the morning!
From Gulkana we take the Tok Cut-Off past the Wrangell Mountains, home to some of the continent's highest peaks, until we reach our first rest day in Tok Junction. There we join the fabled Alaska or Alcan Highway bound for the Yukon Territory, Canada's land of the Midnight Sun.
We will overnight in Destruction Bay, a hamlet next to Kluane Lake and Kluane National Park, not far from Snag, Canada's all time cold spot which registered a bone numbing -81°F during the winter of 1942. This section ends in Whitehorse alongside the Yukon River which thousands of fortune hunters trekked and sailed down to Dawson City during the famous Klondike Gold Rush in the 1890s.
Hot springs, buffalo, and moose…
The 2nd section of our epic ride follows close to 1400 km of the Alaska Highway, which was constructed during World War II for the purpose of connecting the contiguous USA to Alaska. Legendary for being a rough, challenging drive, the highway is currently paved over its entire length, although we can expect a few rougher stretches due to construction work and periodic flooding.
From Whitehorse, our route takes us past tranquil Teslin Lake, then across the continental divide for the first time, and into Watson Lake famed for its signpost of license plates from around the world. From there, it's into the northeast corner of British Columbia and a rest day in search of moose and a refreshing dip at the Liard Hotsprings.
The quiet majesty of jade green Muncho Lake will beckon us onwards towards Fort Nelson which was founded as a trading post but today derives its livelihood from oil & gas and forestry. This section ends in Fort St John. Here departing and arriving riders have the convenience of an airport with connections to and from Edmonton and Vancouver.
Exploring the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Jasper National Park, and Banff…
This section takes us through the iconic scenery of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. After cycling past mile zero of the Alaska Highway in Dawson Creek B.C., and then briefly across the northern prairie in western Alberta, we turn south along remote Highway 40 towards the Rockies and the town of Grand Cache.
Near Hinton we turn west onto the Yellowhead Highway which takes us to a rest day in Jasper National Park, and the resort town of Jasper where deer, black bear and big horned sheep may wander the streets. Then it's down the breathtaking Icefield Parkway which runs alongside the continental divide, past Mt Edith Cavell, the Columbia Icefields, and serene Lake Louise en route to the winter sports and hiking haven that is Banff.
From the Rocky Mountain resort down of Banff our journey continues on another shorter but stunningly beautiful section. Along the seasonal Kananaskis highway we spin up and down the foothills of the Rockies, climbing to 2200 m at Highwood pass, and camping in provincial parks. Then it's down the Cowboy Trail with the MacDonald Range appearing in the distance and into the oil fed town of Pincher Creek. Riders can cycle into beautiful Waterton Lakes Park before climbing to the remote Canada-USA border crossing at Chief Mountain, Montana. From there we enter the lands of the Blackfeet Indians which surround Glacier National Park. After a rest day at the village of St Mary eating huckleberry pie, we'll cycle on the Going to the Sun Road through this jewel of the USA parks system surrounded by towering peaks as we climb to the Continental Divide at Logan Pass and then descend past ice fed Lake MacDonald.
From Kalispell it's a 3 day ride to the Montana's capital of Helena, through state forests and ranchlands, along the Flatbush and Blackfoot rivers, including a remote but mostly smooth 20 km off road stretch to avoid traffic, a lunch stop in the bike friendly hamlet of Ovando (population 50) and a sweet ascent and descent on Highway 279 into Lewis and Clark County.
All 8 sections of the NAE offer a different window into the natural splendors of the continent, but if you've only got a couple weeks to spare in late summer, the Road to the Sun section will wow and invigorate you to come back for more.
The American West conjures up images of the Rockies, crystal clear mountain streams, endless skies, and cowboys and cowgirls huddled around a campfire sipping coffee. And while the Great Divide section includes several long challenging days in the saddle those who are able to find the frontier spirit within themselves will be richly rewarded by this journey on 2 wheels into the Wild West.
After exiting Helena we visit the historic Missouri River headwaters before spinning up the Gallatin River canyon where white water rafters dodge boulders as they rush downstream. From there it's a quick ride to West Yellowstone and a rest day when clients can cycle into or take a guided tour of Yellowstone Park where they will spy herds of bison, fields of hot springs, and the world's most renowned geyser, Old Faithful.
Back in the saddle we'll cruise along 2 quiet scenic roads in Idaho, with great views of the foreboding peaks of the Tetons which we traverse at Teton Pass. Then it's a wicked downhill into the rich and famous … and expensive … ski resort town of Jackson Hole followed by a sweet rolling bike path most of the way to Hoback canyon. From there the riders' mettle will be tested by a century+ day of 165 km up onto and across the gauntlet of Wyoming's remote High Chaparral. Reminiscent of Botswana, here humans are vastly outnumbered by cattle, and the few lonely settlements such as Big Piney are populated by oil industry workers, trailers and pick up trucks. At more than 2000 meters elevation in the middle of nowhere one shudders to think how cold and lonely it must be here in winter.
After passing by Green River and the Flaming Gorge Reservoir we'll catch our first glimpses of the surreal rock formations of the southwest, on a day of 2000 meters climb and descent that takes briefly takes us into the northeastern corner of Utah where prehistoric sea life flourished and dinosaurs roamed long ago. Then it's up and over western Colorado's Douglas pass down into a beautiful campground at Highline lake. Finally we cycle into the psychedelic and mystical Canyonlands along Utah's Highway 128, dwarfed by red rock cliffs and buttes carved eons ago by the Colorado river, and arrive at the mountain biking paradise town of Moab. Here the tour will have a 2 day midway break during which the riders can explore Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, test their rock-hopping bike skills, or just explore the shops and kick back with good food and beers at the Moab Brewing Company on Main Street.
The Canyonlands section of this year's North American Epic covers the 1225 km from the mountain biking mecca of Moab Utah to sun baked Yuma Arizona near the USA-Mexico border. En route our rider clients will revel in the psychedelic landscapes of the southwest and then encounter serious heat as they descend into and spin across the desert with saguaro cacti, tumbleweeds and roadrunners as their companions.
After reluctantly departing Moab, we'll continue cycling past red and brown rock formations of every shape imaginable on Utah's Highways 191 & 163, stopping to shop for silver and turquoise Navajo jewelry. At iconic Monument Valley riders can explore the buttes and mesas featured in many a western movie, before hopping back on their saddles bound for the Grand Canyon, one of the world's natural wonders.
After a rest day in the Route 66 university and winter sports town of Flagstaff we'll descent 1000 meters down the Oak Creek Canyon to the red rock vistas of trendy Sedona. Then it's a stiff climb up Mingus Mountain through the historic mining town of Jerome with its fascinating bars and tasty ice cream and Bar BQ. After camping on the top we'll cruise downhill and ride a beautiful bike trail into the small city of Prescott.
Yarnell marks the start of the downhill into the heat of the Arizonan desert where temperatures will approach 45 degrees Celsius and refreshes in the few small communities will be de rigeur. The last day from Quartzsite to Yuma will be a particularly tough 130 km gauntlet through the middle of nowhere and a US military desert training base, but anyone and everyone who completes this stage will be aptly rewarded by a dip in the pool at our hotel and a frosty margarita across the street at Texas Longhorn's.
The Canyonlands section will first amaze you with its stunning vistas, and then daze you with desert heat. Its harsh environment and welcome watering holes will give us a glimpse of how tough life was in the Old West as we spin on our 21st century 2 wheeled steeds across lands that covered wagons once struggled mightily to cross.
Into Mexico, cervezas, cactus forests, and beach camping…
After maneuvering our way past Mexican customs we cross the remnants of the Colorado river and head down the eastern Gulf of California side of the Baja peninsula on Highway 5. Our first rest day is in the waterfront town of San Felipe where the gorgeous beaches and delicious seafood will tempt us with early retirement.
Instead we pedal on, basking in sunshine, and dipping in the indigo Sea of Cortez. South of Puertecitos we have a 120 km off road gauntlet to negotiate before we meet the Trans-Baja highway at Chapala. After entering the state of Baja California Sur we arrive for a rest day in Guerrero Negro on the Laguna Ojo de Liebre which is known for being a whale watching heritage site and its small town Baja charm. We then traverse the cactus forest landscape of the Deserto de Vizcaino and pass by the Volcano of the 3 Virgins.
After camping on the beach at the Bahia Concepcion and a rest day in the small seaside town of Loreto we spin inland once more, towards the middle of the peninsula stopping for cervezas and open spit chicken in the junction of Ciudad Insurgentes. South of Ciudad Constitución, the world's straightest road may make our minds wander elsewhere, but shortly thereafter our arrival in the bustling city of La Paz will bring us out of reverie. La Paz marks the end of our trans-Baja trek, here the riders can wander the Malecon promenade while the tour staff make the arrangements for our ferry crossing to Mazatlan.
The final section of our trans-continental odyssey on two wheels begins in the Sinaloa state port of Mazatlan, which is famous for its Aquarium, and Pacific Ocean beaches. Enjoy lagosta al ajo (garlic lobster) washed down with Corona and Tequila during a day off. The next 5 days feature several Unesco World Heritage sites before we head back to beautiful Puerto Vallarta. We then bid adios to palm grove playas and freshly caught fruta del mar and begin our ascent into the Sierra Mascota and the Mexican plateau. Next, we pass through the Sierra Verde and central valleys of Jalisco state. We begin the final stretch of the tour by cycling along the shores of the Laguna de Chapala where Canadian and USA expats winter. After a breakfast of huevos rancheros in Ocotlán we follow secondary roads towards the colonial towns of Guanajuato state, which include the heritage sites of old Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende. The historic monument zone of Queretaro city is worth a visit, before we cycle triumphantly as a Convoy de los Conquistadores y Cyclistas into Mexico City at the end of our 10,000 km journey. After celebrating with more cervezas it is time to say goodbye to the friends we have made, pack up our bikes and head for the airport enriched with memories to last a lifetime.


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NEW YORK (MainStreet) — I guess he's an Xbox, and I'm more Atari. It seems older investors are leaning to exchange traded funds while their younger counterparts are digging vintage -- preferring mutual funds. A Spectrem Group report analyzing four different age segments: under 44, 45-54, 55 to 64 and 65 and older, shows older investors are more heavily invested in ETFs than any other age group.
ETFs and mutual funds are both investment pools, but mutual funds are priced and traded once per day, while exchange traded funds are continuously traded throughout market hours. Mutual funds gained broad acceptance among American investors in the 1920s, while ETFs achieved wide trading status in the U.S. in 1993.
Over the past five years, ETF ownership has risen from 16% to 28% of all investors. Only about a quarter of the two younger age segments owned ETFs, compared to 31% of the oldest age bracket.
Asked to pick a preference between the two investment vehicles, 30% of all investors preferred mutual funds, but 44% of the youngest investors chose mutual funds. Nearly half (47%) of all investors liked having both ETFs and mutual funds in their portfolio, but only 31% of the youngest subset agreed with that statement. A majority (54%) of the oldest age group said they preferred having both in their portfolio.
Of the investors placing ETFs in their portfolios, 44% reported doing so because of performance history, as well as at the recommendation of an advisor. Most of the youngest investors (22%) bought-into ETFs because of recommendations from family and friends.
It seems older investors also have a strong inclination to continue adding to their ETF holdings, compared to the whole. While nearly two thirds (64%) of all respondents from all age groups said they would consider moving more of their mutual fund assets into ETFs, 78% of the 55-64 age segment said they would consider such a move -- 14% above the average.
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|I have a 14 week old and he's still going out at night, sometimes twice. He whines and I let him out. So far the longest he's held it was 6.5 hours. He also sometimes has pee accidents in his crate during the day. I don't sweat it. When I'm home, I let him out frequently and he knows to go outside. It's not like he wants to pee inside but I do work full time and even with someone letting him out mid-day, I can't guarantee he will pee outside for her or won't have to go again in the next 3-5 hours. He uses a 36" crate during the day with towels so if he has to go, he tends to go in the back corner and I just wash dog towels throughout the week. Other than the first few days home (when he had worms), he's never had a poo accident in the house. We use smaller crates for travel and while we're at training and tournaments but if he's in a crate longer than 2-3 hours at a time, I actually prefer a larger one so if he has to go, he can make a point of going in the back corner and not having to sit in it.
|I'd just back off the training for a bit by setting my alarm for 2 am (or whatever is midway through your night) and quickly take her out for a pee then back to bed for the rest of the night.
I never took the water away, if crated his bowl was inside the crate.
In my experience, puppy never wants to poop or pee in the crate, or in the place he sleeps unless it's too hard for him to keep it. Maybe taking him potty between the night, if possible? For me, still it's 4 hours at max to keep him without potty break or him alone in the house ( mine is not crated, not leashed)
Mine whined when needed to go potty, he never pooped inside the house even when he had worms and diarrhea.
I bought a small crate and there was not much room so he wouldn't pee or poop. He outgrew the crate when he was almost 4 months so it was a relatively small crate.
I know, i didn't answer your question, but honestly i think you need to take him potty frequently rather than taking his water away, JMHO.
ETA: potty train, buying a crate with a tray below.
Puppy Crate Accidents Suddenly?
I have a 13 week old female GSD. I've had her since 7 weeks old, and up until this past week, she had only ever had one accident in her crate. But now, she's had 3 really bad ones in a row, and I don't know what has changed.
It's always right in front of the door, too, where she generally lays that the huge pee puddle is found the last few mornings. This is NOT like her. I would think with age that she'd be able to hold it more, not less. Even at 7 weeks old she was keeping a dry kennel, with exception of a little excited pee when we'd open the door to get her out.
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I'm always surprised by the statistics which suggest more than 50% of companies have little or no backup strategy. Whether it is reluctance to new technology, perceived lack of threat to their computers or servers, or the misconception that backup is too expensive, many companies decide to forego off-site backup, thus opening the door for catastrophic data loss.
Take AVSIM for example. AVSIM, a leading website dedicated to the flight simulation community focusing mainly on Microsoft's Flight Simulator program, recently had their two servers hacked and their site brought down. The company had no external backup system. Thirteen years of hard work and success where instantly wiped out.
"Yes, we dutifully backed up our servers every day," the site's founder said. "Unfortunately, we backed up the servers between our two servers. The hacker took out both servers, destroying our ability to use one or the other back-up to remedy the situation." As of right now, AVSIM founder fears that the company may never recover from their data loss.
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Chapter 4. Assessment by State Board of Equalization Generally
Article 1. General Provisions*
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722. Ratio of assessed to full value. State-assessed property shall be assessed at its fair market value or full value as of 12:01 a.m. on the first day of January. The board shall annually prepare an assessment roll of the assessments made by it for transmittal to county auditors and city auditors as hereinafter provided in this chapter.
History.—Stats. 1978, Ch. 1207, in effect January 1, 1979, operative January 1, 1981, deleted "25 percent of" before "its fair market value" in the first sentence. Stats. 1986, Ch. 1457, effective January 1, 1987, substituted "January" for "March" after "day of" in the first sentence.
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222. Zoological society property. Personal property used exclusively in the operation of a zoo or for purposes of horticulture display on publicly owned land which is owned by a nonprofit zoological society meeting all the requirements of Section 214 shall be exempt from taxation.
History.—Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 4, p. 4, in effect February 26, 1973, operative March 1, 1973. Sec. 3 thereof provided no payment by state to local government because of this act.


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Got my new Glock 23 earlier this month and got my first chance to put some rounds through it today. Shot 100 rounds (various distances) with no issues. Gun performed beautifully. Gotta get used to shooting a pistol again though...it's been a while.
Still a tad rusty, but not bad IMO. A few stragglers, but mostly in the center.
What do you think? This was from 10 yds.
Sweet Sweet gun. And good shootin. Just keep shootin and soon the gun will just be an extension of you.
Thanks...it felt good to get out there and shoot again...at least I haven't lost all my skills.
Glock 23 was my first gun and is today my primary carry. It's a work horse. Good luck with it.


text: 5 straight ECF and only 1 NBA Championship to show for it. If we would've won the 2005 NBA Championship we would've had back to back titles just like the "Bad Boys" of '89 and '90. However, as it stands we're the only team of the 5 straight conference finals to win just a single title. All the other teams on the list had somewhat of a "dynasty" or "mini-dynasty" (the bad boys). I guess I'm just really confused as to the identity of this team and how their legacy will be remembered. Looking back at this era in time all that will be remembered are the 3-peat Lakers dynasty of 2000-2002, and the Spurs dynasty (winning 4 titles in 9 years). At least the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers can be content with their 1 year title run, but what do we make of the Detroit Pistons? They can't be considered a dynasty seeing how the Spurs have buried them in the dust. They can't even be compared to the bad boys since we didn't win back to back championships like them. I guess with all the hype about the 5 straight ECF, I feel diasppointed after all of this and don't know how this team will be remembered. At least with the other Detroit teams, the Red Wings are a lot like the Atlanta Braves in that they've been in 14-15 straight playoffs but are always up and down, having both success and busts throughout. They did at least accumulate 3 stanley cup trophies in a period of 5-6 years. The current Detroit Tigers for now are a 1 year title run team, but maybe over the next 5 years they'll look to establish themselves as a superior baseball team. And the Lions we all know are just %%%%. So it seems almost every other Detroit sports team has an identity besides the Pistons. What do you guys make of this? I really hope the Pistons get their %%%% together next year and maybe win 1 or 2 more championships with this core, which would establish themselves as a dynasty (3 titles in 7 years, 7 straight ECF). NOW THAT IS A RESPECTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT!!


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text: It starts up next weekend, so I thought I'd start the thread. Not that I'll get to see it until next Fall on the CBC, but I can live vicariously through all of you. The Season Four Trailer over at YouTube I love the look The Lady Mary gives Kitty Howard after the "You are now my Stepdaughter" line. Very much like a hawk looking down on a mouse it's about to nail. I've always felt the most sorry for Catherine Howard out of all of Henry's Queens. Yes, in their ways all of them were pawns for power, but I've always felt that Kitty was the only one that truly was used. She was so young, w/out much training, cast aside due to her circumstances and so eager for attention that when she was singled out by the Duke of Norfolk for a second chance of power by putting a Howard girl on the Consort's throne beside Henry...She really didn't have much of a chance. At least IMO. I'm sorry we won't be going into Edward, Mary and Elizabeth's reigns, but the last four years has been an awful lot of fun!! Oh and I've also seen the Season Four Opening Credits over there at YouTube and it's about flipping time Sarah Bolger is on them!! She's been such an outstanding Lady/Princess Mary Tudor, she should have been there back in Season Two, but w/out a doubt last Season. At least she's finally there for the Final one.


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