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By Paul Abelson
For decades, car makers have engineered to meet the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFÉ) standards. Now at 27.5 mpg, the requirement will increase to 35.5 mpg for the 2016 model year. If that seems draconian, just wait: Some experts speculate that proposals of 47 mpg to 62 mpg are coming for 2025.
Obviously, these requirements don't pertain to work trucks; they're for Class 1 passenger cars and light-duty vehicles. But commercial vehicles from Class 2 (250/2500 series) pickup trucks to Class 8 dump trucks and plows are under scrutiny, too. Though they comprise 4% of the on- and off-road universes, they consume roughly 20% of their fuel.
Recognizing that, the U.S. EPA and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are preparing new fuel economy and emissions standards for vehicles that do more than move people.
The agencies chose model year 2010 as the base for measuring improvement because it represents the final phase of required diesel emissions reductions, a goal that's taken more than a decade to reach.
In 1998, engine manufacturers were given six years to engineer the first reductions. For model year 2004, nitrogen oxides (NOx) were reduced to 2.4 grams per horsepower hour (g/ hp-hr). But because the Clinton Administration accused manufacturers of cheating to improve fuel economy, the EPA's 2004 deadline was moved up to October 2002.
In 2007, particulates (soot, unburned fuel, lube oil evaporations, and ash) were to 1.2 g/limited to 0.01 g/hp-hr, and NOx was dropped hp-hr. For EPA 2010, NOx to a barely measurable 0.02 g/hp-hr.
The new proposal cuts carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions by 20% beginning with the 2014 model year. By 2018, average fuel consumption will be reduced by 20%.
However, reductions will no longer be measured in grams per horsepower hour. Instead, because we're talking about work vehicles, not passenger cars, payload also will be considered. The new metrics will be:
- grams of CO2 per ton-mile, and
- gallons of fuel per 1,000 ton-miles.
Concentrating only on exhaust restricts innovation. With emissions about as low as they can get, focusing on ton-mile metrics opens up opportunities for new research.
Manufacturers can tweak engines to get a few more tenths of a mile per gallon, but now they also can consider weight savings, aerodynamics, tire technology, and additional technologies as yet undreamed of. Meeting environmental goals has had a price, but now there's a payback. Some will come in fuel savings; the rest from increased payloads.
The amount of CO2 an engine releases is directly proportional to the type and amount of fuel it burns. That proportion is fixed. But the more efficient the vehicle, the less fuel it needs. If the same amount of work can be done with fewer trucks, less fuel is consumed and emissions are lowered.
Payload can be increased by developing a lighter-weight vehicle. If new materials — high-strength alloy frames, foamed metal axle housings, and composite cross members — shave 1,500 to 2,000 pounds off vehicle weight, you can haul that much more dirt, salt, or water.
For example, a 20,000-lb. dump truck loaded with 20,000 lbs. of rock has a gross vehicle weight of 40,000 lbs. If the manufacturer shaves 1,000 lbs. from the vehicle's weight, the truck can carry 21,000 lbs. of rock – a 5% pay-load increase. In the end, this means fewer trips to carry the same amount of material.
Many technologies will take time. Some are in their infancy but, stimulated by regulation, could enter production in time for model year 2018. That extra ton or so would decrease emissions and increase ton-mile payload measurements up to 10% — which is half way to the proposed goal.
Unlike emissions standards, which are tied to power generation regardless of vocation, EPA and NHTSA recognize application differences between classes and uses. Accordingly, they've developed 10 regulatory classes separate and distinct from DOT weight classes (see sidebar at left).
Details are scheduled to be released later this summer, but EPA envisions greenhouse gas ton-mile reductions in 2014 to be realized through the application of existing technologies. For 2018, the agency sees the requirements as "technology-forcing." In other words, engineering lighter-weight materials, waste heat recovery, and new fuels — to name a few developing technologies — will enable manufacturers to meet the goals.
We may soon see systems that capture waste exhaust heat to drive turbines, harness turbine-electric power to augment hybrid propulsion, and new fuels like diesel derived from algae.
Ever skeptical of big government, I approached these changes as another idealistic program that would wind up saddling customers with high costs and little benefit.
But while researching the details, I changed my mind. Including ton-miles in payload calculations alters the balance in your favor.
Now I'm a proponent.
— Paul Abelson (email@example.com) is a former director of the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) of the American Trucking Associations, a board member of Truck Writers of North America, and active in the Society of Automotive Engineers.
To read more about new emissions standards, click here.
New classifications include vocation in a vehicle's overall emissions profile.
The U.S. EPA and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have developed 10 regulatory classes as part of the federal government's proposal to cut carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases 20% by 2014. The classifications take power generation and end use into account.
The first seven classes primarily apply to freight delivery and over-the road trucking. The last three are vocational, including plows, dumps, utility, and service vehicles. Equipment transporters (trailers) fall into Classes 5 or 8.
Class 1: Class 8 (more than 33,000 lbs.) combination (tractor-trailer) with high-roof sleeper cab


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< Jul. 27, 2011 > -- Chickenpox and its itchy rash were once almost a rite of childhood - but this illness could also be deadly, claiming the lives of more than 100 children each year.
A new study has found that the chickenpox (varicella) vaccine, introduced in the mid-1990s, has nearly ended the fatalities associated with the illness.
"This is one of our success stories," says Charles Shubin, M.D., at the University of Maryland.
The vaccine cut deaths from chickenpox by 88 percent across all age groups and by 97 percent in people 20 years old and younger.
The varicella vaccine is given in two doses at least three months apart, when a child is between 1 and 12 years old. Although the second dose wasn't recommended until 2006, the number of deaths began declining almost immediately after the single-dose vaccine was first offered in 1995. The two-dose regimen may eliminate deaths from chickenpox altogether, the researchers say.
The study will be published in the August issue of the journal Pediatrics.
"The risks of varicella and its complications are real, and the risks of vaccine are minimal," says Gail Demmler-Harrison, M.D., at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
Because of the vaccine, she says, "we don't see severe varicella anymore. There is a common misconception that chickenpox is a benign inconvenience of childhood, but it almost always leaves lasting footprints."
Some parents in recent years have refused to vaccinate their children, mostly because of unfounded fears of a link between autism and the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine. As a result, diseases such as measles are making a comeback.
Experts say they hope the findings from this report will reassure anxious parents and alert them to the life-saving benefits of varicella vaccination.
Researchers still don't know if the two doses given during childhood will be enough to protect them against shingles when they are older adults. Shingles occurs when the varicella-zoster virus is reactivated later in life. Currently, adults ages 60 and older - whether they had chickenpox or not - can get vaccinated against shingles.
"We don't know if immunization in childhood is going to make a difference in adult shingles because it hasn't been long enough," Dr. Shubin says.
For more information on health and wellness, please visit health information modules on this website.
Symptoms of chickenpox are usually mild among youngsters but may be life-threatening to adults and people with impaired immune systems. The following are the most common symptoms of chickenpox:
Fatigue and irritability one to two days before the rash begins
Itchy rash on the trunk, face, scalp, under the armpits, on the upper arms and legs, and inside the mouth
Decreased appetite
Muscle or joint pain
Cough or runny nose
The symptoms of chickenpox may resemble other skin problems. If a person who has been vaccinated against the disease is exposed to the chickenpox virus, he or she may get a milder illness with less severe rash and mild or no fever.
Always talk with your health care provider to find out more information.
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At last week's India analyst briefing, IBM outlined urbanization as a key factor driving "Smarter Cities" initiatives in India.
IBM expects India to invest about $1.2 trillion over the next 20 years in areas like transportation, energy, and public security. The second phase of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JnNURM), which covers $40 billion in infrastructure-related projects, will play a key role in improving the country's infrastructure capacity to support urbanization over the next five years. IBM is currently working on approximately 3,000 smart city projects globally; of those, about 30 pilot projects are from India.
About a year ago, I published a report on how cities are undergoing rapid transformation and creating massive opportunities for ICT vendors across Asia Pacific. Although the urbanization rate still stands at about 30% in India, it is growing fast. Also, an increasingly Internet-savvy population is demanding better citizen services. Indian state and city governments will make investments to build infrastructure on a large scale to meet the needs of their surging urban populations, creating opportunities for vendors. —
Despite the promise and opportunities that India provides for Smarter City initiatives, IBM has to deal with key challenges:


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Happy Music Monday! In the world of superstardom, there really aren't that many people. It's possible to meet every voice of your generation without even trying! Maybe that's why so many songwriters write so many songs about their contemporaries and idols. Today Scott's taking a look at Songs About Songwriters, those hits that range from love to hate. He'll start with a biggie:
Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way
It's not the first, and it's not the last, but it's possibly the greatest. Everyone knows that Fleetwood Mac's Rumors came to life out of the soap opera that is 70s rock, but that doesn't get in the way of appreciating the music. And even in that mess, "Go Your Own Way" stands high, the ultimate break-up song being sung by the two people who were breaking up as it happened and then every night, over and over again, for the rest of their career. Anyone who's ever had a terrible break-up can appreciate the mad genius behind this song.
After the jump, four more songs about songwriters! See you there...
Before we head inside, remember our Spotify playlist will be featuring a great selection from last week's Music Monday comments. The theme of the mix this time is Songs About The Future and boy, is it great. But before you start reminiscing, check out our current Music Monday. See you after the jump?
The Wombats - Let's Dance To Joy Division
These Liverpudlians straddle the line between irony and adoration very well, capturing the mood of that first time you hear a "grown-up" band. It's not even close to the classic Joy Division sound but that doesn't make it any less of a tribute! If you want the feeling of playing the music, try New Order. If you want the feeling of listening to the music, try here.
MGMT - Brian Eno
MGMT's recent work upset some of their fans, but it's hard to argue with "Brian Eno", a clear love letter to the sonic hero of many. And, to be fair, this tune might not be as sweeping as MGMT's biggest hit, but it sure does capture Eno's rock period well. And it's clear the fellas really do love the man.
CSS - Let's Make Love And Listen To Death From Above
This happy, dance-friendly song calls out to Death From Above 1979, a band that's slightly harder than this song. But how much screaming can one take in one's life, after all?
Ray LaMontagne - Meg White
It's hard not to appreciate a song that begins with "Meg White/I think you're all right." It's equally hard not to imagine the White Stripes covering this simple-yet-catchy song on some future reunion tour. Just maybe try to ignore the bass player. So disrespectful to even have one, right?
Now it's your turn to pay tribute. Find your own songwriter song and throw it in the comments below. After that run on over to our Turntable.fm room for the regular Music Monday enjoyment. Also, let us just remind you: some images come from the corresponding Wikipedia page and are here under fair use.
"I Need Your Help, Barry Manilow" by Ray Stevens
A tribute to the man done in a style that only Ray Stevens could do!
Shine on You Crazy Diamond by Pink Floyd, about former bandmate Syd Barrett.
Shonen Knife did one about Redd Kross
Redd Kross did one about Shonen Knife
I am hoping to hear some Scottie B and the C men! Now thats song writing! They are on Itunes and Facebook. very fun! very good!
"Alex Chilton" by the Replacements is one of my favorites.
Goodbye to Romance, a tribute to Randy Rhoads, by Ozzy Osbourne
Drive-By Truckers: "Ronnie and Neil"
Smog: "Prince Alone In the Studio"
Clem Snide: "Nick Drake Tape"
Overwhelming Colorfast: "Roy Orbison"
Alice Donut: "Sinead O'Connor On T.V."
Uncle Tupelo: "D. Boon"
Speaking of break-up songs about songwriters, I'll have to go with this Robbie Williams song, based on a conversation he had with the woman Guy Ritchie dated before he married Madonna.
Four for James Brown:
Not Now James - PWEI
Cabaret Voltaire - James Brown
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipfvPziaR5U (probably title only - tenuous lyric connection)
James Brown is Dead - LA Style
James Brown - Big Audio Dynamite
scottiebdog wrote:I am hoping to hear some Scottie B and the C men! Now thats song writing! They are on Itunes and Facebook. very fun! very good!
Thank goodness you, ScottieBDog, were here to tell us about this completely unrelated band you just happen to like.
How can you overlook "(God Bless the Boys Who Make the Noise on) 16th Avenue"!
Music Row in Nashville is on/near 16th Avenue, so...
I can't believe this one hasn't been mentioned yet. Kurt Cobain used some of Neil Young's lyrics in his suicide note. I'm pretty sure a lot of the album mirrorball is about Kurt Cobain but this song specifically is a tribute to him.
George Harrison: All those Years Ago
"Killing Me Softly With His Song" by charles fox, sung by roberta flack.
"I write the songs" B. Mannilow.
Elvis theme:
"Elvis is Dead" by Living Colour
"Elvis is Everywhere" by Mojo Nixon
"Carl Perkins' Cadillac" by Drive-By Truckers
My kids learned about Elvis through the Living Colour song and subsequently have formed a very poor opinion of his work.
"Brian Wilson" by BareNaked Ladies
What about Don Mclean's American Pie? It talk's about the day that the Big Bopper, Buddy Holly, and Ritchie Valens died.
Also, this popular little diddie by Maroon 5:
jai151 wrote:"Brian Wilson" by BareNaked Ladies
Yes! Brian Wilson! Saw him last summer, it's incredible how he's still got it.
"You Still Believe in Me?" by Bomb the Music Industry!
lstaff wrote:"Killing Me Softly With His Song" by charles fox, sung by roberta flack.
"I write the songs" B. Mannilow.
You get points for following what exactly what the title said, I think.
"Rock and Roll Heaven" by The Righteous Brothers.
The song pays tribute to numerous artists who died too young; Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Otis Redding, Jim Morrison, Jim Croce, and Bobby Darin.
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Lycopene, found primarily in tomatoes, is a member of the carotenoid family-which includes beta-carotene and similar compounds found naturally in food-and has potent antioxidant capabilities.
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30 mg daily
Lycopene, an antioxidant found in tomatoes, helps reduce exercise-related asthma attacks.
Lycopene, an antioxidant related to beta-carotene and found in tomatoes, helps reduce the symptoms of asthma caused by exercising. In one double-blind trial,1 over half of people with exercise-induced asthma had significantly fewer asthma symptoms after taking capsules containing 30 mg of lycopene per day for one week compared to when they took a placebo.
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Take 6 mg daily from a tomato extract during periods of high sun exposure
Studies have shown lycopene to be helpful in protecting the skin from sunburn.
Antioxidants may protect the skin from sunburn due to free radical -producing ultraviolet rays.2 Combinations of 1,000 to 2,000 IU per day of vitamin E and 2,000 to 3,000 mg per day of vitamin C , but neither given alone, have a significant protective effect against ultraviolet rays, according to double-blind studies.3 , 4 , 5
Oral synthetic beta-carotene alone was not found to provide effective protection when given in amounts of 15 mg per day or for only a few weeks' time in larger amounts of 60 to 90 mg per day, but it has been effective either in very large (180 mg per day) amounts or in smaller amounts (30 mg per day) in combination with topical sunscreen.6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10
Natural sources of beta-carotene or other carotenoids have been more consistently shown to protect against sunburn. One controlled study found that taking a supplement of natural carotenoids (almost all of which was beta-carotene) in daily amounts of 30 mg, 60 mg, and 90 mg gave progressively more protection against ultraviolet rays.11 In another controlled study, either 24 mg per day of natural beta-carotene or 24 mg per day of a carotenoid combination of equal amounts beta-carotene, lutein , and lycopene helped protect skin from ultraviolet rays.12 A preliminary study compared synthetic lycopene (10.1 mg per day), a natural tomato extract containing 9.8 mg of lycopene per day plus additional amounts of other carotenoids, and a solubilized tomato drink (designed to increase lycopene absorption) containing 8.2 mg of lycopene plus additional amounts of other carotenoids. After 12 weeks, only the two tomato-based products were shown to give significant protection against burning by ultraviolet light.13
It should be noted that while oral protection from sunburn has been demonstrated with several types of antioxidants , the degree of protection (typically less than an SPF of 2) is much less than that provided by currently available topical sunscreens. On the other hand, these modest effects will provide some added protection to skin areas where sunscreen is also used and will give a small amount of protection to sun-exposed areas where sunscreen is not applied. However, oral protection from sunburn is not instantaneous; maximum effects are not reached until these antioxidants have been used for about eight to ten weeks.14 , 15
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The carotenoid lycopene, present in high amounts in tomatoes, may help prevent atherosclerosis.
The carotenoid, lycopene, has been found to be low in the blood of people with atherosclerosis, particularly if they are smokers.16 Although no association between atherosclerosis and blood level of any other carotenoid (e.g., beta-carotene ) was found, the results of this study suggested a protective role for lycopene. Lycopene is present in high amounts in tomatoes.
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Large amounts of the carotenoid lycopene have been shown to increase the activity of natural killer cells in the elderly.
Large amounts of the carotenoid lycopene have been shown to increase the activity of NK cells in the elderly. In a controlled trial, 15 mg of lycopene significantly increased NK cell concentration, but no other immune functions.17
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4 mg twice per day
In a preliminary trial, supplementing with lycopene reduced the incidence of prostate cancer in men with precancerous changes in their prostate glands.
In a preliminary trial, supplementation with 4 mg of lycopene twice a day for one year reduced the incidence of prostate cancer in men with precancerous changes in their prostate glands.18 Long-term controlled studies are needed to confirm these promising initial reports.
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The ideal intake of lycopene is currently unknown; however, the men in the Harvard study with the greatest protection against cancer consumed at least 6.5 mg per day.
Where to Find It
Tomatoes and tomato-containing foods are high in lycopene. In the Harvard study, the only tomato-based food that did not correlate with protection was tomato juice. In an unblinded, controlled trial, lycopene supplementation, but not tomato juice, effectively increased the body's lycopene stores.19 These studies suggest that the lycopene present in tomato juice is poorly absorbed. However, other research indicates that significant amounts of lycopene from tomato juice can, in fact, be absorbed.20 Other foods that contain lycopene include watermelon, pink grapefruit, and guava.
Possible Deficiencies
This is unknown, but people who do not eat diets high in tomatoes or tomato products are likely to consume less than optimal amounts.
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1. Neuman I, Nahum H, Ben-Amotz A. Reduction of exercise-induced asthma oxidative stress by lycopene, a natural antioxidant. Allergy 2000;55:1184-9.
2. Fuchs J. Potentials and limitations of the natural antioxidants RRR-alpha-tocopherol, L-ascorbic acid and beta-carotene in cutaneous photoprotection. Free Radic Biol Med 1998;25:848-73 [review].
3. Werninghaus K, Meydani M, Bhawan J, et al. Evaluation of the photoprotective effect of oral vitamin E supplementation. Arch Dermatol 1994;130:1257-61.
4. Fuchs J, Kern H. Modulation of UV-light-induced skin inflammation by D-alpha-tocopherol and L-ascorbic acid: a clinical study using solar simulated radiation. Free Radic Biol Med 1998;25:1006-12.
5. Eberlein-Konig B, Placzek M, Przybilla B. Protective effect against sunburn of combined systemic ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and d-alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E). J Am Acad Dermatol 1998;38:45-8.
6. McArdle F, Rhodes LE, Parslew RA, et al. Effects of oral vitamin E and beta-carotene supplementation on ultraviolet radiation-induced oxidative stress in human skin. Am J Clin Nutr 2004;80:1270-5.
7. Garmyn M, Ribaya-Mercado JD, Russel RM, et al. Effect of beta-carotene supplementation on the human sunburn reaction. Exp Dermatol 1995;4:104-11.
8. Wolf C, Steiner A, Honigsmann H, et al. Do oral carotenoids protect human skin against UV erythema, psoralen phototoxicity, and UV-induced DNA damage? J Invest Dermatol 1988;90:55-57.
9. Mathews-Roth MM, Pathak MA, Parrish J, et al. A clinical trial of the effects of oral beta-carotene on the responses of human skin to solar radiation. J Invest Dermatol 1972;59:349-53.
10. Gollnick HP, Hopfenmuller W, Hemmes C, et al. Systemic B-carotene plus topical sunscreen are an optimal protection against harmful effects of natural UV-sunlight. Eur J Dermatol 1996;6:200-5.
11. Lee J, Jiang S, Levine N, Watson RR. Carotenoid supplementation reduces erythema in human skin after simulated solar radiation exposure. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med 2000;223:170-4.
12. Heinrich U, Gartner C, Wiebusch M, et al. Supplementation with beta-carotene or a similar amount of mixed carotenoids protects humans from UV-induced erythema. J Nutr 2003;133:98-101.
13. Aust O, Stahl W, Sies H, et al. Supplementation with tomato-based products increases lycopene, phytofluene, and phytoene levels in human serum and protects against UV-light-induced erythema. Int J Vitam Nutr Res 2005;75:54-60.
14. Sies H, Stahl W. Nutritional protection against skin damage from sunlight. Annu Rev Nutr 2004;24:173-200 [review].
15. Sies H, Stahl W. Carotenoids and UV protection. Photochem Photobiol Sci 2004;3:749-52 [review].
16. Klipstein-Grobusch K, Launer LJ, Geleijnse JM, et al. Serum carotenoids and atherosclerosis. The Rotterdam Study. Atherosclerosis 2000;148:49-56.
17. Corridan BM, O'Donohue MP, Morrissey PA. Carotenoids and immune response in elderly people. Proc Nutr Soc 1998;57:3A-4A.
18. Mohanty NK, Saxena S, Singh UP, et al. Lycopene as a chemopreventive agent in the treatment of high-grade prostate intraepithelial neoplasia. Urol Oncol 2005;23:383-5.
19. Paetau I, Rao D, Wiley ER, et al. Carotenoids in human buccal mucosa cells after 4 wk of supplementation with tomato juice or lycopene supplements. Am J Clin Nutr 1999;70:490-4.
20. Paetau I, Khachik F, Brown ED, et al. Chronic ingestion of lycopene-rich tomato juice or lycopene supplements significantly increases plasma concentrations of lycopene and related tomato carotenoids in humans. Am J Clin Nutr 1998;68:1187-95.
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Emily Kenkel Senior Recital
1:30 PM until 2:30 PM
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Bellarmine Chapel
Free Admission
Join us for an afternoon of vocal music!
The program will feature both solo and choral works from different genres and time periods. Featured composers will include: Hildegard, Handel, Schubert, Debussy, Ireland, and many more. Emily will be joined by many talented guest performers. You won't want to miss it!
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You don't need to re-register anything, the green card was a proof of safety inspection, that went out the window in July of '08 if I'm not mistaken.4. I lost my Michigan pistol registration (Safety Inspection Certificate). How do I go about getting another one?
The Safety Inspection requirement in the law, previously MCL 28.429 has been repealed. As long as the gun was previously registered in your name and is on file with the Michigan State Police, you are not required to complete any additional paperwork. It is not a requirement that you carry your Safety Inspection Certificate or License to Purchase on you when carrying, using or transporting the gun, once 30 days from the date of purchase has expired. There are no Safety Inspection Certificate forms available to issue you a new one. You may contact your local law enforcement agency and request a copy of the information entered in the pistol entry database relative to your registration/license. They may charge up to $1.00. Or, you may make a request through the Michigan State Police, Freedom of Information Unit, 106 West Allegan, Lansing, MI 48933 for a copy of your registration.


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Kucinich Wants to Impeach Another President; Guess Which One
posted at 2:38 pm on March 20, 2011 by Howard Portnoy
If there has been a constant theme running through the first two years of the Obama presidency it is the administration's abiding disdain for the Constitution, which it seems to view as a troubling, antiquated irrelevance. When the Attorney General issued a directive to his department that they treat white victims of voter intimidation differently from cases involving "his people," the administration didn't bat an eyelash.
The president—himself a former lecturer on constitutional law—has demonstrated little patience with that aging document, which fails to include an "empathy clause" protecting unwed expectant teens while unreasonably (in his view) continuing to grant American citizens the right to bear arms.
One has to wonder, therefore, why liberal Democrats in the House of Representatives are up in arms (bad metaphor choice) over Obama's latest constitutional override in ordering missile strikes against Libya without congressional authorization. A group that includes such hard-left members as Jerrold Nadler (NY), Maxine Waters (CA), Sheila Jackson Lee (TX), Dennis Kucinich (OH), and Barbara Lee (CA) took part in a conference call on Saturday in which they voiced strenuous objections to these actions. Kucinich, arguably the most radical of the bunch, went so far as to broach the subject of impeachment.
The call came after the Pentagon reported that U.S. warships had fired more than 100 Tomahawk cruise missiles on Saturday in a bid to knock out Libya's air-defense systems, targeting command-and-control and radar units near Tripoli.
The organizer of the call was Rep. John Larson (CT), fourth-highest ranking Democrat, who stated:
They consulted the Arab League. They consulted the United Nations. They did not consult the United States Congress. They're creating wreckage, and they can't obviate that by saying there are no boots on the ground … [when] there are Tomahawks in the air.
The White House for its part has struggled feverishly to put out a cohesive narrative over the last 48 hours portraying Obama as gradually recognizing a need for decisive action against Muammar Gaddafi and his forces after initially opposing any involvement in a Libyan campaign. It may prove to be a hard sell with so much having been written about Obama's week-long catatonia in the face of a Libyan humanitarian crisis, especially now that so many of his first-round picks in the NCAA are losing.
The question for those House members opposed to the Libyan airstrikes is what, if anything, they can do to pull the plug on the operation. One possibility is to draft an amendment requiring withdrawal of U.S. forces within 60 days if the president lacks congressional approval under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, but such a bill would be unlikely to pass.
In the meantime, there is growing unrest among Democrats on Obama's handling of the Afghanistan conflict. Alienating his liberal base could be a thorn in the president's side as he gears up for his 2012 reelection campaign.
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Are you planning to put the brood into empty frames, and into a box?
Are you using a bee vac?
This late in the season, I would ask if it is possible to cut the limb on both sides of the colony, and lower it .....gently...........and modify an old hive body (or build a large enough box) so as to be able to place the entire colony in the empty boxSeal up around the limb, cover it well, reduce the entrance, and let them be till spring-time; then transfer combs to frames, or possibly set a 'real' hive on top and let them migrate upwards.I realize this may not be possible, but thought I'd throw the idea out there.
They will/should orient to the new location, then go back well after dark to seal the hive and relocate.
To answer the original question, you do the removal, then leave the hive there until dark. They will all go inside at dark.
If you rubber band the comb into the frames you should be okay even this late as it probably is not too cold down your way yet. You will need to feed fairly heavily so they can produce wax to anchor these combs into the frames and build stores for winter.On the note of feeding, I would not place them near stronger hives in your yard unless you are feeding them also as it would ultimately set up a robbing situation.Keep the entrance reduced to a msall opening.
Your pic has no depth ( how high & how big the limb is) so assuming that the limb is trimmed and can be handled, building a box that would cradle the hive would the best idea. That would eliminate the need to find the queen, would the hive survive the transfer etc.
Quote from: iddee on September 28, 2013, 09:16:59 AMTo answer the original question, you do the removal, then leave the hive there until dark. They will all go inside at dark.i agree. how far off the ground are you ray? the smartest thing i ever did back when i did a lot of cutouts was to get some masonry scaffolds and stop working off of ladders. you can get up there and do the job sitting down with the hive right next to you. way safer and it allows you to sit there and scoop up all the bees that go back to the old hive location and dump them at the entrance of the new hive until they get it into their brains that they moved. it slows you down setting up and breaking down but once you have everything in place you more than make the time up and it's much safer than working from ladders.
After politely as poosible explaining that you have a balance/gravity thing going on and when you throw in hive of angry bees it's cotton picken dangerous, Hope your day's endeavors paid off and they make it thru the winter!
glad you made it out alive.
It seems like they are going against nature to haphazardly build comb on the bottom of a limb. There's no protection from the elements or anything. ....
Quote from: GSF on September 29, 2013, 09:38:06 PM It seems like they are going against nature to haphazardly build comb on the bottom of a limb. There's no protection from the elements or anything. ....I need to ask......just HOW common are "open air" colonies?? I would think it WOULD be out of the norm to build without any weather protection.And a question for the experts......How many BEE species are ground dwellers? And how many look like a honeybee?? I was told by a neighbor of his having to "get outta Dodge" over a ground dwelling "BEE nest" while bush hogging. When i said "Yellow jackets" he said he was sure they were "bees" and not yellow jacket hornets. I will take that with large salt block, but triggered me to ask after this open air hive.


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Although this thread is growing some whiskers, I thought I'd jump in. As of two weeks ago, My wife and I are the owners of a beautiful, 1985 Seafarer 26. My wife had not sailed before (except the two times I took her out on dinghies), but I have some sailing experience. The boat was docked in St. Michael's on the Chesapeake and I sailed it, over two days, to the North East River with the help of a stiff southerly wind and following "seas".
I'm looking forward to many good years with this vessel, and to making some friends who share this make.
Re: Anyone else own a Seafarer?
Big Mack,
Here's a link : https://www.facebook.com/groups/seaf...?ref=bookmarks
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i tried to find seafarer yacht group on facebook but had no luck
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I have a 1973 38c that is getting inside redo now. 44hp westebeke boat handles great.
|The most active group of Seafarer owners is in the Seafarer facebook group. There have been a few Of the 31s on there as for sale in the past year.
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Hi, I just joined SailNet and have been interested in the Seafarer Tripp 30' for years, (just missed one in Wisconsin) have always admired Tripp's designs many of which are Seafarers. Anyway hope someday to own one. Ig anyone knows of one that needs a good home on the Chesapeke please let me know. Thanks.
Seafarer 26
Can anyone tell me what size cutlass I need?
I know mine is going bad and I want to make sure I have one in hand before I haul out.
|I have a 1973-4 Seafarer 38C TM. We have practically rebuilt her, but now she is as pretty as anything else I see, and probably the best equipped old boat in our marina. I think they are fine boats. My issues are almost all related to age rather than anything else (though a few manufacturer shortcuts are apparent, and now fixed.). I would buy another Seafarer in a second if she were up-kept.
Seafarer 24 "Godot"
I have a 1973 Seafarer 24. I am generally satisfied with it; but I have my share of gripes. Mostly it looks like the gelcoat didn't bond properly in a lot of areas and I've found some sections of fiberglass that were not fully wet out. I pulled the boat a few years ago and fixed a few surface blisters (and one deep blister). They haven't returned. Otherwise, there are deck leaks and such; but they will likely be remedied when I get around to re-bedding all the deck fittings. And things generally look tired; which I am currently fixing piecemeal. Given her age and what I paid for her (a whopping $1,200), I guess I can't complain too much.
Comfort wise I think Seafarer crammed a little too much interior into the boat. The layout would be a lot better in a 26 or 27 foot boat. I find the v-berth a little short, for instance. Still, more comfortable than some other 24 footers I've been on.
Sailing wise, she moves fairly well if there is a reasonable amount of wind, and she is a blast up to 15 or 20 knots where she becomes a little overpowered. I added a second reef to the main; but she isn't balancing well right now and generates a fair bit of lee helm when the wind cranks up. I recently replaced the standing rigging, so it is quite possible (even probable) that I just don't have the rig tuned right. I'm learning as I go... Before re-rigging she was fingertip control up to the low 20 knots. I'm sure I'll figure it out. That's a lot of wind for a small boat, anyway; but I have some ambitious dreams (there may be an upgrade to a slightly bigger boat, first) which are encouraging me to keep tweaking.
I have yet to bury the rail and she is pretty dry generally, even in better than 30 knots of wind. Which, btw, she handles adequately so long as I don't want to point closer than 100* to the wind or so. Which is to say, at this time I can't make any headway to weather when the wind REALLY picks up. That's why I added the second reef. Maybe I should have added a third. And a reef in the jib. It's a work in progress (I like to play in the snotty stuff ... it's a sickness).
Esthetically, the "Futura" cabin top does a fair job of providing decent (not quite standing) headroom in the cabin without making things look too blocky. It's not really my preferred look; but given a cabin top that appeals to me visually would seriously impact the inside headroom, it is a compromise I am willing to live with.
My intent was to move up to something in the 30-32 foot range and move on-board. This stupid economy has put a lot of bargains on the market; but has at the same time severely limited my buying power. I will likely end up moving onto this little boat next spring in an effort to get finances under control so I can afford what I really want (maybe a Cal or something in the above size range). If not, hell, I might just take off for a year or two in this little bucket. It might be a little cramped; but I'm willing to bet it would be fun.
I have a Seafarer 29' and sail out of St. Simons Island, GA. I've followed the various Seafarer groups on the internet for over 10 years. At one time the original Sailnet group was very active, but not so much since the email system was eliminated. You've already received some good information Seafarer Research Center .
Also, I am the administrator of the Seafarer Yacht group on Facebook. I started the group about a year ago to see if I could reach more Seafarer owners who preferred the social network web sites for move interaction. I think we have about 50 members so far.
I have also made a point of saving every document or old Seafarer advertisement I could locate. I have these in pdf format and can email to you if you're interested. Frankly, they are fairly generic, but there is some information that is helpful.
Welcome aboard as a Seafarer owner. They boats are well built and very reliable. With a little TLC & $$ you should enjoy many good years of sailing.
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You can run you Langstroth for wax by doing crush and strain for harvest (use foundationless or wax foundation). You can run a top bar hive for honey by extracting (You may want to plan what size top bars and what extractor). If you want both, you may as well just do crush and strain. You really won't get that much wax anyway even if you harvest it all this way.The object of a Top Bar Hive (TBH) is to be easy and cheap to construct, easy to work (less lifting) and having natural sized cells. You can get the natural sized cells with a Langstroth as well. Why a top bar hive? Why not a top bar hive?It seems a lot of people get into top bar hives with a lot of misconceptions. They seem to think that a top bar hive is "natural" and there is no other way to have a natural hive of bees. I'm not exactly sure where this comes from, but I suppose part of it is that a typical top bar hive has natural comb and a typical Langstroth hive has foundation. But I have seen top bar hives done with foundation, and I have thousands of foundationless frames in Langstroth hives. So if your only reason for going with a top bar hive is to get natural comb, you have other alternatives.Another is the belief that the shape is more natural. I'd have to say any shape is natural. I've seen bees in soffits, gas tanks, walls of houses, floors of houses… bees aren't particular about the shape. I see nothing more or less natural about a top bar hive.Another is that you want a horizontal hive. But you can build a horizontal Langstroth hive. I have a few and they do just as well as the top bar hives.I think the real reason for a top bar hive is that you can build it from scraps for next to nothing AND you get the above benefits, to wit: natural comb, (with both natural cell size and clean chemical free wax) no boxes to lift (horizontal). If you want all of these in one combination, then a top bar hive is for you.Reasons you might not want a top bar hive.A top bar hive, because it has a limited and fairly constant space, requires more frequent interventions to manage it well. This is not a problem when it's in your back yard and you can't wait to get into the hive. But it's very inconvenient if it's somewhere further away where you have to drive there.
I have been surprised at the high ratio of honey/wax. By weight, I'm getting at least 90% honey yield.
And that last bit of honey clinging to thr wax can easily be rinsed in warm water to form the basis for your must.
QuoteI have been surprised at the high ratio of honey/wax. By weight, I'm getting at least 90% honey yield.This isn't a function of it being a TBH you would get the same with a lang doing foundationless, or even a Warre.
Do you mean that you rinse off the comb before you put it back into the hive? Why not just put it back in and let the bees clean it? Or if you are rinsing out the crushed wax before using it as candles why not heat it all and allow the layers to settle and then be able to pour off the last of the honey?


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Anne Hathaway: Mad Libs Christmas Carols on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon"
Taking care of some media duties, Anne Hathaway paid a visit to Rockefeller Center in New York City for an appearance on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" last night (December 11).
The "Dark Knight Rises" hottie was in great spirits as she chatted about her new movie "Les Miserables," slated to hit theaters on Christmas Day.
During her time on the show, Anne also participated in a rousing round of Mad Libs Christmas Carols, in which fans submit nouns, verbs, and adjectives to be randomly inserted into Holiday classics.
Meanwhile, Ms. Hathaway commented to Vanity Fair regarding her upskirt moment at the "Les Mis" premiere on Monday- "I was getting out of the car and my dress was so tight that I didn't realize it until I saw all the photographers' flashes. It was devastating. They saw everything. I might as well have lifted up my skirt for them!"
Enjoy the pictures of Anne Hathaway at "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" (December ).
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The United States refuses to join with most nations of the world in placing a ban on the use of cluster bombs in warfare. Cluster munitions are air-dropped bombs or ground-fired artillery shells and rockets than contain dozens of hundreds of smaller submunitions, or "bomblets" that carpet a large areas with explosions when released. The US Air Force argues if it didn't use cluster bombs it would be compelled to unleash large numbers of heavy bombs in order to devastate a target. Critics argue such weapons are ineffective in the type of fighting presently confronting American forces and they tend to kill too many civilians, including large numbers of children. After the Gulf War, more than 4,000 civilians were killed or injured by cluster munition duds they picked up.
Marc Garlasco, of the Human Rights Watch, says it makes no sense to continue using a weapon that will not be an important factor either in present or future wars. More than a 100 nations have signed the cluster bomb ban, but the United States continues its policy of using weapons that inordinately kill large numbers of civilians and children.


text: I liked the jacket too. Sort of Star Wars and I'm not saying I'd wear it, too theatrical. But I liked it. The fact that she's a first-class bitch is besides the point. I've been working in offices my whole life. The pants that went with that jacket were wearable, and so was Ven's outfit and Sanji's blue skirt. The colorblocked blue-and black dress was fine except for the cutouts in the back. Other than that....not really.


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I am new to pistols. I did plenty of research before I decided on 2 models.
Kimber ultra CDP II & Sig P238. I bought the first one I found in stock. It is the Sig P238. I love it. While researching I rented several guns in several calibers. I think I made a great decision.
Now I want to take it a step further. I still want the Kimber, but I cannot decide if I want a 9mm or 45.
I would like to shoot both.
Is there someone in the north GA area (I am in Marietta) that has both calibers in the 3 inch Kimber that would like to swap guns for a few minutes at the range?
I will buy the first 50 rounds for each caliber (25 for each of us) and pay the range fees if I can try your kimber while you try my Sig.


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From gooey bread pudding to slow cooker cake, these mouthwatering desserts are our editors' top picks this holiday season.
Chocolate Mint Pots de CrèmeThese elegant, individual custards can be made a few days ahead of time for a party. Allowing the mint to steep in the milk and cream intensifies the flavor. If you like a rich custard, use all cream.
Buttermilk Bundt CakesHere we offer three options for garnishing these adorable, delicious cakes: Simply dust with powdered sugar, pipe a bit of glaze over the top, or completely dunk the cakes for a heavier coating. Make the cakes up to two weeks ahead. Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and freeze, omitting any garnishes.
Chocolate-Pecan Chess PieDark, rich, and intensely chocolatey, this is our favorite new twist on pecan pie. Make it even more special and serve with sweetened whipped cream.
Double Chocolate Bread Pudding with Dulce de LecheChocolate bread pudding just got better with the addition of decadent dulce de leche.
Pumpkin-Cranberry Coffee CakeThis moist, pretty cake features your favorite holiday flavors--warm spices, tangy cranberries, and sweet maple syrup.
Brown Sugar Soufflés with Crème AnglaiseThe combination of brown sugar and browned butter gives this rich dessert an intense caramel flavor.
Caramel-Mocha-Sea Salt CupcakesThis cupcake is a combination of salty and sweet blended with mocha.
Cranberry-Apple PieThis juicy double-crusted beauty combines two favorite fall flavors. Grade B maple syrup is less refined and has a stronger maple taste, though grade A will work just fine in this recipe.
Grapefruit Pound CakeThis sweet, tangy cake blossoms from the floral essence of grated grapefruit rind while fresh grapefruit juice packs refreshing flavor into the powdered sugar glaze.
Bread Pudding with Salted Caramel SauceThe layer of sauce in the middle of this decadent bread pudding is the secret to this velvety-rich interior.
Double Apple CakeIf you're an apple lover, look no further for dessert than this tasty cake recipe. It takes just 1 to 1 1/2 hours to bake in the slow cooker, making this apple cake the perfect, mouth-watering treat for busy holiday gatherings.
Tiramisu Bread PuddingDrizzled with a rich mascarpone cheese sauce, this moist, coffee- and Kahlúa-flavored bread pudding offers the flavors of its Italian dessert namesake. Plus, it bakes in the slow cooker so you won't have to worry about competing for oven space.


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Sebastien Squillaci has been given the captains armband for the first time in his Arsenal career for the vital Premier League trip to Chelsea.
He partners Laurent Koscielny at the heart of the Arsenal defence while Jack Wilshere again starts and plays alongside Abou Diaby, Samir Nasri and Alex Song in midfield.
Marouane Chamakh will play at the spearhead of the Arsenal attack and will be supported by Andrey Arshavin.
Lukasz Fabianski starts in goal in the absence of Manuel Almunia
Team in full: Fabianski; Sagna, Koscielny, Squillaci, Clichy; Song, Diaby, Wilshere; Nasri, Chamakh, Arshavin.
Subs: Szczesny, Rosicky, Vela, Djourou, Denilson, Eboue, Emmanuel-ThomasCopyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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As promised, I'm here today with the full reveal of my layouts created with the June Studio Calico kit. Last week, I shared that Studio Calico and My Mind's Eye were teaming up for a special feature on the SC blog and today the feature goes live. Wanna see it?? Check it out here.... SC and MME Blog Post.
The June Studio Calico kit has alot of yummy and delicious My Mind's Eye, so SC asked Jana and I if we would be interested in creating projects with their June kit to share with all of you. And of course, we said YES!!
Ready to see my projects? Here we go....
First up is titled 'bath time'. Who is the little rugrat in the tub? (hee hee) Oh yea...can I say I LOVE this woodgrain white cardstock....It is simply divine!
Next is titled, 'wide open spaces'. Don'tcha just love those little butterflies?
Next is titled, 'hey girl, what's on your mind?' This was one of those papers you hoard in your collection because it is just TOO AWESOME to use, know what I mean?
My next project is a little card I made. What?? She said card again? What is happening? :)
Now how was that for a totally amazing kit?
I would like to thank Studio Calico for giving me this great opportunity to play along with them this month. I really enjoyed creating with the kit and would love the chance to play along again.
BUT, that isn't all. Since this is such a great Thursday, and I am so excited to be sharing these projects with you, how about we do another giveaway?? What, did she say another giveaway??
Here are the details...
1. If you are a follower, leave a comment telling me which one of the projects above was your favorite. No reasons, just tell me which one.
2. If you are not a follower, follow me and leave a comment telling me you are a new follower and which one of the projects above was your favorite.
3. For another chance, share this post either on facebook or your own blog, and leave a comment here telling me you did so.
The winner will be selected by random and I will leave the comment period open until Sunday, June 3rd at midnight (Mountain Standard Time). (this is open Internationally - I want to spread the love with all of my worldly crafty friends)
Wanna know what the prize pack includes? Of course you do...
1. A $10 Studio Calico giftcard (compliments of SC)
2. An 8x10 SC Journal kit
3. SC pennant banner stencil set
4. My Mind's Eye 'hip hooray' paper kit
5. A selection of My Mind's Eye 'Follow Your Heart' papers and embellishments
Here's a peek of the giveaway...
Whew..you really made it to the end of the endless blog post. :) Congrats!
Well, that's it...I can't wait to hear what project is your favorite! Thank you (as always) for taking the time to visit and for leaving such lovely feedback. :)


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If you are petite, finding clothing that fits correctly is essential. Petite apparel prevents you from looking boxy or drowning in too much fabric and ensures a fit that flatters your body. Shopping for petite clothing will help you find the right sizes with all the fashionable options as other departments. The best dresses for petites are easy to find with a few simple guidelines.
V-necks draw the eye up toward the face. V-necks are flattering for all types of women, since they show off the neck and encourage the appearance of a long, lean body. Petite dresses that have a V-neck also create a vertical line and give the impression that you are taller. Look for petite clothing that allows you to play with accessories and show them off. For an evening look, pair the V-neck with layers of necklaces to look glamorous.
Find knee-length dresses to flatter your legs. As a petite woman, flowing long dresses may cause you to look smaller. When more leg is showing, you will appear taller. A flattering petite dress is hemmed at the knee or just above the knee. Pair a petite dress with heels and your legs will appear long and lean. Don't go much shorter than slightly above the knee, since it may be inappropriate for work or more elegant parties. Select petite apparel that hits at the right length and is flattering to your curves.
Vertical designs will elongate your body. Look taller by finding dresses that have a vertical design. Dresses that have vertical stripes create the illusion that there is more length. On the other hand, dresses that have too many patterns or colors may cause petite women to appear smaller. A simple dress is flattering, whether it's one solid color or contains a subtle pattern. Petite women can use a wide belt at the waist in the same color as the dress. Using a belt in a different color may cause you to look shorter, in addition to cutting your appearance in half at the waist.


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Days, hours, minutes away from Election Day 2012 and the hits just keep on a comin'!
Secretary of State Allison Lundergan Grimes predicts a record number of voters will cast ballots next Tuesday. There are 130,000 more registered voters in Kentucky compared with 2008.
In a new campaign spot in the state's 6th congressional district, Congressman Ben Chandler uses his Grandfather Happy Chandler and the singing of My Old Kentucky Home as a way to remind voters of their kinship—what does this say about how tight this race is with Republican Andy Barr?
And, in perhaps the most furious final few days anyone has seen for decades in Kentucky, state house Democratic and Republican legislators and contenders are battling for gains or holding on to their seats in what will turn out to be a very closely watched series of races Tuesday evening.
We're watching it all.
Al Cross, columnist, professor, director of the Institute for Rural Journalism at UK and a KET political analyst will be on One to One this Sunday. Today, I asked him what he will watch for between now and when we're on the air Tuesday night with our election returns. Here's what he said.
Al will join Renee Shaw and me, along with analysts Jennifer Moore and John David Dyche Tuesday night at 7/6 CT for our coverage of election 2012. I hope you can join us.


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It seems a contingent of wooters annually go to the Petite Syrah tasting "Dark and Delicious" every year in February. So on the Sunday following the event, we along with our neighbor across Fulton Lane, David Fulton Winery, would like to invite the wooters in for fun and wine tasting. This year we have gone all out.
The event will start at 11:00 AM and go to 5:00 PM on Sunday the 20th of February.
Address: 830 Fulton Lane, St. Helena, CA 94574
RSVP by February 11 via phone to: 707-968-9575
Cost is $20 per person, unless you were one of the fortunate ones to have received one of the 30 "Golden Tickets" in the December case Woot offering. The $20 entry fee can be applied to a six bottle purchase of wine during the event.
My longtime friend and Master Chef Dean Weitz will be cooking up a storm throughout the event.
California State Fair Chief Judge Pooch Pucilowski will be conducting wine judging tests. This wine judging test is a mini version of the test I took to become a judge for the California State Fair Wine Competition back in 1980. I have been a judge ever since. The judging will be conducted every one and a half hours staring at 11:30 AM. So test will start at 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM. There is room for 12 people per time slot. If you want to participate, you need to call us here at the winery, 707 968-9575 and book a slot. First come, first served. From all those who pass the test, one will be drawn from the hat to judge as a guest judge on my judging panel at the California State Fair Wine Competition to be held this year on Wednesday June the 1st. Check out some previous years' California State Fair Wine Competition results to get yourself in the mood.
In addition, Pooch is running another competition called the Consumer Wine Awards. He will make the Consumer Wine Awards survey available for those people interested in judging at the Consumer Wine Awards Competition. This survey is also available online at ConsumerWineAwards.com.
We will also be hosting a "Guess the Vintage" tasting and a "Guess the Variety" tasting with prizes and discounts for the winners.
The wine cellar will be set up for a "Bring your own Cigar" tasting where the Angel Ice and Forte will be available for you to pair with your favorite cigar.
Remember to RSVP at 707 968-9575 by February 11th. This invitation is only open to Wooters at this time and will be open to everyone after the 11th. Look forward to seeing you there!
There's a thread already dedicated to this event, so head on over and check it out.
Have all of the above info there, as well as more on who's going, etc.
See you guys there!!!
I sucks to live in Ohio, and a work at a job that doesn't allow me time to go to something like this. I hope you all have fun without me!
conroo wrote:I sucks to live in Ohio, and a work at a job that doesn't allow me time to go to something like this. I hope you all have fun without me!
We'll miss you.
ScottHarveyWines wrote:Conroo,
We'll miss you.
Too late to RSVP? Work has been killing me in '11.
PetiteSirah wrote:Too late to RSVP? Work has been killing me in '11.
We will be drinking some very special stuff in the basement!
winedrew wrote:We will be drinking some very special stuff in the basement!
I remember the special stuff in the basement when we were there last year for the rpm tour. That was a wonderful experience and a very lovely '74 (?) Barbera we got to taste. Plus JOATMON sharing a good Madeira with us down there.
I know the 1pm judging slot is full, but if you hurry (ie. call tomorrow) you might be able to get into one of the other spots. And if you don't make it into one of the judging thingies, you can just stand around drinking wine and poking fun at the rest of us while we try to judge.
Seems like almost everyone coming is taking the judging test. Just wanted to let people know the party is open to those people who don't want to take the test and participate in all the other activities, wine and food.
Look forward to seeing you all there.


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NH foliage watchers have options despite campgrounds closed by feds
Staff Report | October 10. 2013 9:31PM
Facilities run by the U.S. Forest Service along the Kancamagus Highway may be closed by the federal government shutdown, but the scenic highway itself is open for leaf-peeping. (UNION LEADER FILE)
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Re: The Weasel and the Owl
i would watch this cartoon, lovely characters, +1.
Re: The Disappearing Mouse Trick
great shirt, but im officially requesting the next animal you do be a dog =)
Re: The wrong rabbit for the show
you should do more red shirts, i like it. the bg is fantastic. nice job.
Re: fire mage
fire mage
check out the LARGER version.
Re: Grimoire Ver 2
awesome, really want this shirt, or at the very least a trapper keeper. +++1!
Re: magic lamp
Yeah, sweet design. Particularly great colors and lighting.
I generally shy away from meme shirts because they're so transient, but I think we now have to accept the cheezburgr lolcat as a fundamental, but hopefully not defining, product of 21st century culture. ;) It will be forever.
Also it's cute.
Love it; great style, great palette. Big +1
Re: Magic Rainbow
I like this a lot, TYH! Simple but very well balanced and pleasing on the eye. GMV.
Re: They call me... Tim
Love the new face on the warlock! Would buy for sure.
Thanks guys. We're finishing up a second entry for this contest as well that should be up later on in the day.
Great colors and character Meg. I find the dragon to be a really cool mix of cartoon and comic book styles.
ignorant wrote:This shirt is dedicated to my good pal and longtime collaborator taternuggets, poor guy had a great shirt rejected in this derby
Re: Sea Witch's favor... or curse?
Is the sea witch granting the pirate ship a boon of the swift wings of death? or is she afflicting them with a plague of ages.....
You decide
taternuggets wrote:The lack of remorse displayed from the first attempts is disturbing.... GMV!
It's just a teddy bear! He's practicing so he doesn't cut someone really in half!
Re: MAGIK
Straight up bologna that this is out of the fog.
Straight. Up. B.O.L.O.G.N.A.
Re: The Illusionist
Not much of a rework of your midcentury modern design submission, and I'm still convinced your main character is simply a trace of an image. I'd be willing to guess if anyone spent some time looking a character from a movie or poster that had a tophat and a cane, they'd find your source.
awcoburn wrote:Love it! I would normally never go for a dragon design, but this is very well done and funny. I hope it gets printed; I'll be ready to buy it when it does!
Thank you ,I hope so too
Re: TaDaa!
lol, amazing mate love it! ,great idea +1 , great title, Tadaa!! ha ha! (o;
Was there a celebrity likeness issue with the first sub?
Either way, this still looks hawt. Maybe even better like this.
Ignore me. I am a derp and cannot figure out how to post in the right place. xD
Re: Wizard Magic Party
Am I right that the third wizard is a Narnia reference? If so, why did only the head and ears disappear with the dotted lines?
Drakxxx wrote:Straight up bologna that this is out of the fog.
Straight. Up. B.O.L.O.G.N.A.
It's a damn shame.
Re: Magic mushrooms
I like it!
Oh, you guys aren't looking at the obvious for what's going on here.
"Bunny! I loaned you to Steve the Dark Magician because his penguin side-kick was banned from the show! And you go and EAT Steve? How am I going to explain this to his wife, you little rascal?!" *cue laugh track*
frik wrote:Not much of a rework of your midcentury modern design submission, and I'm still convinced your main character is simply a trace of an image. I'd be willing to guess if anyone spent some time looking a character from a movie or poster that had a tophat and a cane, they'd find your source.
Hey just wanted to say thanks for the awesome feed back. Oh and no this is not from some movie poster or cover, but by all means you go right a head an look at every movie poster, cover ect. that you want. And best of luck to you in the derby.
manniedex wrote:Awwww! Rejected! But, but, but, there are sparkles! Magical sparkles! Oh, phooey.
If you take this not just as "plant life is magical" but that the person whose hand that is, is "magically making the plant grow from nothing but a handful of dirt in his hand" - that certainly applies to theme!
Re: Rookie Mistake
TWINKIE GUTS!!! Mmmmmmmmm...
Love the freaked-out cupcake!
fishermanswife wrote:Am I right that the third wizard is a Narnia reference? If so, why did only the head and ears disappear with the dotted lines?
The third one is Gandalf taking the titular ring off the bunny. Since putting the ring on makes one invisible, i thought taking it off would be a neat reappearing trick...but it's hard to show all of that action in one static drawing
excellent line work and color shading
I love this piece :D
This is pretty cool. And I am a sucker for this color combo.
Re: Expecto Patronum
I really like where you are going with this, but it may be a halftone overload. Kind of hard to make out.
Re: Let's Try That Again
3rd time's a charm!
It's a nice image at all, but I can't possibly see this making it past rejection. I don't see any parody or satire or statement. It's just fan art.
Re: Abracadammit
This made me chuckle, I like the magician.
Re: 2 Out of 3?
Hey everyone... turns out "A Hoppit's Tale" wasn't on theme enough... so I put together plan B!
I really like this one though. It's fun and cute.
bluejester wrote:I interpreted it more as Death was there because there happened to be carnage in the area, and he was looking for the source of said carnage. Looking around, to his astonishment/puzzlement all that he could find was a blood soaked bunny.
The only reason you have to have an interpretation is because there isn't a theme here. As with most of his shirts, the characters are pre-decided and they are shoehorned in to whatever the theme might be by throwing some stuff in the background. When a shirt's on theme there's no need to guess and ponder what it might be, it's readily apparent.
Re: Finders Keepers...
Your 10 year old already has a better grasp on drawing creatures than I do. I can't say that doesn't make me a little insecure. I'm mighty impressed.
Looks cool! I kinda wish the mage was a different color so she'd pop off the dragon a bit more but the colors overall look great against the navy.
I was following your / her progress in the pre-derby topic. This came out nicely, tell her she did a great job for her first entry!
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It's not a strong hive yet. Jeff("newbie hive" thread)
Do have the queen. Will she move up to my new frames? Don't know. Will my bees work my new frames in this super above the mess below. Don't know. This hive is only a week old, but seems a liitle stronger to me. Even in 110 degree heat btw. They have shade, water, and honey for now. Was lots of honey in the initial moving of this hive. Oozing out everywhere. They're definitely eating it. Maybe don't have enough bees to make this hive survive . Give me three weeks. If the bees are still here, we'll be OK.J.
Ted just read your post, and also looked up the term entrance reducer. I know what one is now. Ok, now my bees are entering the super with the messy comb in it. Messy meaning honey and brood all mixed together. The queen is in there somewhere. These bees are still in this hive and working, this is why I assume the queen's still there. My bees are entering from two SMALL corners into this comb box. (for lack of a better term) Both entrances are very small with many bees always crowded around these. Would this work the same as an entrance reducer?
k now I remember, will these two small entrances work the same as frame reducers?
Hope so as I'm not going to monkey with this setup. My goal is to get these bees through this "unsettled" period and then come spring, purchase ALL NEW frames, supers, etc. My boxes are old, hence the corner (warped) entrances. I'm hooked on this bee stuff!! No turning back now. Thanks!Jeff


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Freshman Brett Siddall was selected as the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week on Tuesday. Siddall wins the award for the first time in his career.
Siddall hit .500 on the week in his three starts, going 5-for-10 with five RBI in the sweep of Murray State. Siddall had two multi-hit games and two multi-RBI games on the weekend. The Windsor, Ontario native posted a hit, recorded an RBI and scored a run in all three games. Siddall also recorded an outfield assist by throwing a runner out at second base in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader.
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