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"I think it is up to the USCG officer that sees it... "
Yeah well...that's like the way the USCG got into trouble about overboard discharges being sufficiently "secured" or not. Good statutes leave no room for questions, poorly written ones are subject to interpretation and then ultimately to lawsuits throwing them down as "arbitrary and capricious".
USCG National Vessel Documentation Center, FAQ Page
"How do I mark my vessel?"
"The official number assigned to documented vessels, preceded of the abbreviation "NO." must be marked in block-type Arabic numerals at least three inches high on some clearly visible interior structural part of the hull. The number must be permanently affixed so that alteration, removal, or replacement would be obvious and cause some scarring or damage to the surrounding hull area."
Since the statute says "affixed" that means "attached to" and grinding off epoxy, or a bronze plate, would render anything "affixed" a-goner. One could argue that welding onto a steel bulkhead is not permanent or sufficient, since welds can be ground down and panels cut out and replaced for that matter as well.
There are, ah, diplomatic ways to remind an officer in any service that what he is about to conlcude has been concluded differently by large numbers of his colleagues, and that should he force an issue into the courts, it is likely to become an adverse mark in his jacket regardless of how the courts ultimately rule.
Now, if you really wanted to pull the tiger's tail...the letters can be 3 or 4 inches tall and engraved by laser--leaving them quite literally hairline thin and quite close to invisible to the naked eye.
Originally Posted by hellosailor View Post
Traditionally documnetation numbers would be permanently graven into a main timber of a boat, or burned in welding bead into steel plate, and so on.
What you want to do is make it obvious that a set of permanent numbers has been made a part of the hull, in a way that they cannot be easily removed or covered.
As Herb mentions, epoxy over black vinyl letters is common on plastic boats these days. That apparently satisfies the USCG criteria, although some of us would say that could "easily" be removed and replaced by anyone with a grinder.
As a backup, many folks would add the numbers in marker or crayon in some obscure location, i.e. on the bottom of the fuel tank or inside the transom above the rudder tube, so that a casual glance would never find them but they were readily found by someone who had been told where to look.
"Arabic numerals " That really bothers me. I don't read or speak Arabic, and whenever someone asks that I do, I remind them that I'm entitled to a translator. I do English, Binary, Hexadecimal and Roman numerals. I don't do Arabic unless I'm in Arabia. (VBG)
Traditionally documnetation numbers would be permanently graven into a main timber of a boat, or burned in welding bead into steel plate, and so on.
What you want to do is make it obvious that a set of permanent numbers has been made a part of the hull, in a way that they cannot be easily removed or covered.
As Herb mentions, epoxy over black vinyl letters is common on plastic boats these days. That apparently satisfies the USCG criteria, although some of us would say that could "easily" be removed and replaced by anyone with a grinder.
As a backup, many folks would add the numbers in marker or crayon in some obscure location, i.e. on the bottom of the fuel tank or inside the transom above the rudder tube, so that a casual glance would never find them but they were readily found by someone who had been told where to look.
"Arabic numerals " That really bothers me. I don't read or speak Arabic, and whenever someone asks that I do, I remind them that I'm entitled to a translator. I do English, Binary, Hexadecimal and Roman numerals. I don't do Arabic unless I'm in Arabia. (VBG)
You can order a board from West Marine. Technically this would have to be permanently attached to the structure.
"The official number assigned to documented vessels, preceded of the abbreviation "NO." must be marked in block-type Arabic numerals at least three inches high on some clearly visible interior structural part of the hull. The number must be permanently affixed so that alteration, removal, or replacement would be obvious and cause some scarring or damage to the surrounding hull area."
A less expensive way to do it is to pick a spot on the structure such as inside a locker and use the 3" stick on numbers covered with a layer of transparent epoxy.
|Thank you for your reply. This information clearly aswers my question. Do you know what is the best place to order USCG documentation board and what is the best place on the sailboat to attach it to the hull?
I was able to locate this online...It answers your questions and confirms what I have stated above re: the display of registration numbers. See info highlighted.
State-Specific Boating Safety Requirements
SL 1. Law Enforcement Authority
The Marine Services Unit of the New Jersey Division of State Police is the lead agency
enforcing the boating laws and regulations in the State of New Jersey. The U.S. Coast Guard
(USCG) also has enforcement authority on all federally controlled waters.
SL 2. Age Restrictions
A person must be at least 13 years old to operate vessels under 1 HP, vessels powered by 12-
volt electric trolling motors, or vessels 12' or longer with less than 10 total HP. Operators of all
other power vessels, including personal watercraft (PWC), must be at least 16 years old.
SL 3. Boater Safety Education Requirements
Effective January 9, 2005, there are several important aspects of the new boater education
and safety laws. First, the law applies to all people age 16 years and older who operate
registered vessels above 12 feet that are defined as power vessels under the law. Operators
holding a U.S. Coast Guard license are not required to complete a New Jersey boat safety
course. The law becomes effective over a staggered period of time. Specifically, as of 2007,
any boater born on or after January 1, 1959, must take the course immediately. Persons born
after December 31, 1948, and on or before December 31, 1958, must complete the course
before June 1, 2008. Any person born prior to 1949 needs to have taken the course before
June 1, 2009.
Out-of-State boaters 18 years of age and older, however, who operate a power vessel for less
than 90 days a year in New Jersey do not have to take a New Jersey boat safety course if they
present proof of similar education from NASBLA, the Coast Guard or other state. Person
purchasing a power vessel for the first time do not have to take a boat safety course until 30
days after the purchase if they complete a State approved pre-first time instruction course
provided for at the dealership. The law allows the Superintendent of State Police to develop
an experienced boater test. Persons taking and passing the test will not be required to
complete the boat safety course. The test is required to be developed using national
In addition, anyone operating a PWC must also have a boating safety certification. Persons
convicted of certain boating offenses whose privilege to operate a vessel has been revoked by
the court must also obtain boating safety certification. A boat safety course approved by the
Superintendent of State Police must be successfully completed to earn a boat safety
Operators on non-tidal waters must also have a New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
boating license, in addition to a state boating safety certificate.
SL 4. Vessel Registration
Vessels on New Jersey waters must be registered and numbered. Applications for motorboat
registration may be obtained from marinas, boat dealers, or at the New Jersey Division of
Motor Vehicles (DMV). The following vessels are exempt:
Vessels operated under a federally approved numbering system of another state and
operated within New Jersey state waters on a transient basis;
Documented vessels from other states operated in this state in a transient status only;
Vessels from foreign countries in New Jersey temporarily;
Vessels owned by the United States, a state, subdivision or agency;
A ships lifeboat;
Vessels used only for racing while competing in an authorized race;
A non-powered sailboat or vessel used only on small lakes, ponds or within private
Vessels 12 feet or less in length;
A non-powered kayak or canoe.
All documented vessels for which the owner maintains, owns, rents, leases or otherwise
occupies space in New Jersey, other than on a transient basis, must be registered in New
Jersey according to the established fee schedule. Documented vessels need not display
numbers but must display validation decals.Vessels that must be registered must carry the registration certificate onboard while the vessel
is operating. Operators on non-tidal waters must have a DMV boating license, along with a
state boating safety certificate.
All registered vessels must display their registration numbers on the exterior of the boats hull.
The numbers have three parts: a prefix with the letters NJ, to indicate the state; the body with
not more than four Arabic numerals; and the suffix with no more than two letters. A hyphen or
an equivalent space equal to a number or letter must separate the three parts. The number
must be painted or attached to each side of the fore part of the vessel, must be read from left
to right, and located in such position as to provide maximum visibility.
The validation decals must be placed on each side of the vessel at least 3 inches away from
the registration number towards the back of the vessel. In the event the vessel is sold, the
seller must remove the decals.
Vessel Titling: Only vessels longer than 12 feet must have a boat title. Owners of new
vessels will need the manufacturers certificate of origin to apply for a title at the local DMV. If
the vessel was purchased from a New Jersey owner, you must complete the assignment
section on back of the title, have the seller sign it, and take the title to the local DMV. If the
vessel purchased was registered in another state, you must take the title or the most recent
vessel registration, together with a signed and notarized statement attesting to the accuracy
of the HIN.
You will need the HIN number, the make, type of boat, year, the source of power, and your
drivers license number to complete the vessel titling process at your local DMV office.
SL 5. Maximum Loading and Horsepower
The State of New Jersey does not have any maximum loading and horsepower requirements
that are in addition to federal regulations. To review federal regulations, refer to the section
on Capacity Plates included in Chapter 1 of this course.
The following information was approved by NASBLA and is included in Chapter 1 of the
Boater101 Course:
Capacity Plate
It is required for all mono-hull boats under 20 feet built on or after November 1, 1972 to have
a capacity plate approved by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). In addition some manufacturers
voluntarily install capacity plates on boats larger than 20 feet. This plate must be visible from
the operators station. The capacity plate lists a safe motor size, the maximum number of
persons to be carried onboard and the total weight the boat can carry including persons,
motor and gear. When operating your boat be sure to adhere to the restrictions listed on the
capacity plate. Not only is it dangerous to overpower or overload a small boat since they can
swamp or capsize more easily but also illegal. In many states, there are fines and penalties
for exceeding capacity recommendations, including carrying more than the maximum number
of people.
For vessels that are not equipped with a capacity plate, the following formula can be used to
calculate the number of persons (averaging 150 lbs each) the vessel can carry safely in good
Number of people = vessel length (feet) X vessel width (feet) ÷ 15
SL 6. Equipment and Lighting Requirements
The USCG sets minimum safety standards for vessels and associated equipment. To meet
these standards, some of the equipment must be USCG-approved. All boats operating on New
Jersey waters must carry and, if required, have in operation, acceptable personal flotation
devices (PFDs), visual distress signals, fire extinguishers (whose number and type depend on
boat size), sounding devices, backfire flame arrestor, ventilation systems, and navigation
lights as required by federal law. If a boat manufacturer installs the safety equipment, it
should not be assumed that the vessel is properly equipped at time of purchase. Boat owners
are responsible for ensuring that his or her vessel meets USCG regulations in accordance with
vessel size and the waters in which the vessel is being operated. To review the federal
requirements for safety equipment, refer to Chapter 2 of this course.
All vessels, except surfboards, racing shells, rowing sculls and racing kayaks, must be
equipped with one PFD of the correct size for each person onboard.
All PFDs must be readily accessible and in serviceable condition.
Vessels more than 16 feet in length must carry one Type IV (throwable) USCG-approved
flotation device in addition to the required number of wearable type PFDs.
Mandatory PFD Usage
All children 12 years old and under must wear a USCG-approved PFD while onboard any
vessel that is underway. The PFD may be removed if the child is inside a fully enclosed,
permanent part of the vessel that is designed by the manufacturer to carry passengers.
Fire Extinguishers
All vessels operated on New Jersey waters must adhere to the federal regulations on the
number of fire extinguishers required on each vessel. All fire extinguishers must be labeled as
USCG-approved and must be in serviceable condition. To review federal fire extinguisher
requirements, refer to Chapter 2 of this course.
Flame Arrestor Device
All vessels operated on New Jersey waters must adhere to the federal regulations on the
installation of a backfire flame arrestor. All devices must be USCG-approved. To review federal
backfire flame arrestor requirements, refer to Chapter 2 of this course.
Ventilation Systems
Boats equipped with gasoline engines if built after April 25, 1940, and before August 1, 1980,
must have:
At least two ventilation ducts fitted with cowls or their equivalent for the purpose of
properly and efficiently ventilating the bilges of every engine and fuel tank
At least one exhaust duct installed so as to extend to the lower portion of the bilge, and
At least one intake duct installed so as to extend to a point at least midway to the
bilge, or at least bellow the level of the carburetor air intake.
For boats built after July 31, 1978 and before August 1, 1980, the requirement for ventilation
of the fuel tank compartment can be omitted if there is no electrical source of ignition in the
fuel tank compartment and if the fuel tank vents to the outside of the boat.
All boats built after August 1, 1980 equipped with gasoline engines must have USCG-approved
ventilation systems. The operator or owner of the vessel must keep these ventilation systems
in good condition.
Visual Distress Signals
After January 1, 1981, all recreational boats must carry visual distress signals. Exceptions
include the following boats during daytime operation:
Recreational boats under 16 feet in length.
Boats participating in events such as races, regattas or marine parades.
Open sailboats without motors and under 26 feet in length.
Manually propelled boats.
The boat mentioned in the previous list, as well as boats less than 16 feet in length operating
in coastal waters, need only have night signals when operating at night. All other recreational
boats must be equipped with both night and day signaling devices.
A wide variety of signaling devices, both pyrotechnic and non-pyrotechnic, can be on board to
meet the requirements. If pyrotechnic devices are selected, a minimum of three must be
carried. Any combination can be carried if they add up to three signals for day use and three
signals for night use.
Sound Producing Devices
All vessels must have a sound-producing device that makes an efficient sound signal during
periods of reduced visibility to avert collisions or to signal intentions. Any vessel under 40 feet
in length must have onboard a whistle or horn. Vessels larger than 40 feet in length must
have a whistle or horn and a bell.
Navigational Lights
Power-driven vessels:
If vessel construction began before December 25, 1981 and the boat is under 20 meters in
length, it must display:
A green light on the starboard (right) side of the boat
A red light on the port (left) side of the boat
A masthead light (225 degrees) and a stern light (135 degrees), or a 360 degrees
masthead light.
If vessel construction began after December 24, 1981 and the boat is 12 meters or more in
length, it must display:
A green light on the starboard (right) side of the boat
A red light on the port (left) side of the boat
A masthead light (225 degrees) and a stern light (135 degrees).
If vessel construction began after December 24, 1981 and the boat is under 12 meters in
length, it may exhibit the same lights required for vessels under 20 meters when the
construction was started before December 25, 1981.
Sailing Vessels and Vessels under Oars:
Sailing vessels under sail alone must display:
Red and green sidelights visible from a distance of at least one mile on a dark clear
A stern light visible from a distance of at least two miles.
Sailing vessels of less than 7 meters must display, and vessels under oars may display, if
practicable, the lights prescribed above, but if not, it must have ready at hand an electric
torch or lighted lantern showing a white light.
Anchored Vessels:
Between sunset and sunrise, all vessels must use a white light visible for 360 degrees and
visible from a distance of two miles whenever they are moored or anchored away from dock.
SL 7. Marine Sanitation Devices
New Jersey law prohibits the discharge of any sewage, treated or untreated, into the states
freshwaters. Recreational vessels with installed toilet facilities must have onboard an operable
marine sanitation device (MSD). Type III MSDs must have the Y-valve secured to prevent
waste from being discharged into the water.
In New Jersey, all boats 65 feet in length and under may use a Type I, II or III MSD. Those
boats over 65 feet must use only Type II or III MSDs. All MSDs must be tested and certified
by the U.S. Coast Guard and have a label with the name of the manufacturer and the
certification number.
For information about marine pumpout stations, call 1-800-ASK-FISH.
SL 8. Muffling Devices
To reduce noise, every vessel that has an outboard motor, inboard motor or both must be
equipped with factory-installed mufflers, exhaust water manifolds or other effective muffling
system. The muffling system must be maintained in good working order at all times. Vessels
operating in races or under other operation with a race test permit issued by the State Police
are exempt.
Vessels emitting a sound level in excess of 90 dB measured at a distance of not less than 4
feet above the water at a point where the transom gunwale and port or starboard gunwale
intersects are prohibited.
SL 9. Boating Accidents
If a boat is involved in an accident, the operator must give necessary assistance to the other
vessel and passengers, as long as it will not personally endanger the operator, his or her
passengers, crew or the vessel. The operator must also give his or her name, address, and the
identifying number of his or her vessel to anyone injured in the accident and to the owner of
any damaged property.
If a boating accident results in the death or disappearance of a person, you must immediately
notify the local New Jersey Division of State Police, and are required to file a full description of
the accident via a written report with the New Jersey State Police, Marine Law Enforcement
station. All other accidents that resulted in injury or property damage must be reported within
10 days. When the accident results in death, injury or property damage in excess of $2,000,
you and the other operator must file a full report of the accident with the New Jersey Division
of State Police, Marine Law Enforcement station in the area where the accident occurred.
SL 10. Vessel Speed Restrictions
It is unlawful to operate a vessel at a speed that may cause injury to life or limb or damage to
property. All power vessels must proceed at slow speed when passing:
Within 200 feet or less from any marina, pier, dock or wharf.
Through bridge spans.
Through any area of less than 200 feet in width.
Emergency vessels displaying flashing or rotating lights.
All vessels must operate at no wake speed on areas marked as Slow Speed/No Wake.
Operators are responsible for any damage caused by the wake of their vessels.
SL 11. Mooring to Markers or Buoys
It is unlawful to moor or attach a vessel to a beacon, light, buoy (except a mooring buoy) or
any other navigational aid installed on public waters by proper authorities. It is also unlawful
to tamper with, move, displace, damage or destroy any navigational aid.
Any person who willfully moors, grounds or otherwise attaches or fastens, or authorizes,
causes or permits to be moored, grounded or otherwise attached or fastened, any boat, barge
or raft to or upon the riparian lands of the state, for a period of more than 10 days
consecutively, will be guilty of a misdemeanor. This violation is also deemed a nuisance.
SL 12. Reckless and Careless Operation
Operating a vessel in a reckless or careless manner is prohibited. Reckless and careless
operations include:
Operating a vessel in a way that interferes with the free and proper use of the waters
by other boaters.
Exceeding the manufacturers capacity plate specifications.
Operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Operating a vessel within 50 feet of a buoyed divers-down flag.
Weaving a vessel through congested waterway traffic or swerving at the last possible
moment to avoid collision.
SL 13. Interference with Navigation
It is unlawful to:
Anchor a vessel under a bridge or in the traveled portion of a river, channel or other
waterbody that will prevent or interfere with any other passing vessel.
Obstruct a boat ramp, pier, wharf or access to any facility.
Obstruct or mark the waters of New Jersey in a way that may endanger the operation
of watercraft or conflict with the marking system prescribed by the State of New
Operate or otherwise position a vessel, other object or any person in a way that would
obstruct or impede the normal flow of traffic on the lakes of this state.
swim or dive in a narrow, confined or improved channel, marked fairway, or under a
bridge because it will obstruct or interfere with navigation
SL 14. Boating Under the Influence
Operating a vessel while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, a narcotic or any controlled
substance is prohibited. A person operating a vessel will be deemed under the influence of the
alcohol if his or her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or more.
If the BAC is 0.08% or higher but less than 0.10%, the violator will face a fine of not less than
$250 nor more than $400, will lose the privilege of operating a vessel for a period of 12
months, and will forfeit his or her drivers license for a period of 3 months.
If the BAC is 0.10% or higher, or the violator is operating or allows another to operate under
the influence of intoxicating liquor, a narcotic or any controlled substance, he or she will be
fined from $300 to $500, be prohibited from operating a vessel for one year, and lose his or
her drivers license for 7 to 12 months.
A person guilty of a second offense will face a fine of not less than $500 to no more than
$1000, perform community service for a period of 30 days, be imprisoned for a term not less
than 48 hours to no more than 90 days which can be suspended or served on probation, and
will lose the privilege of operating a boat for a period of 2 years and their drivers license for a
period of 2 years.
A person found guilty of a third or subsequent offense will face a fine of $1000, imprisonment
for a term not less than 180 days, lose the privilege of operating a vessel in New Jersey for a
period of 10 years and their drivers license for a period of 10 years.
SL 15. Mandatory Violator Education
Persons convicted of certain boating offenses whose privilege to operate a vessel has been
revoked by the court (e.g., operating under the influence) are required to posses a boat safety
certificate when operating a power vessel. In order to receive this certification, he or she must
successfully complete a boat safety course approved by the Superintendent of the State
SL 16. PWC Regulations
In addition to the other rules and requirements for a power vessel, the following rules apply to
the use of a PWC on New Jersey waters:
It is unlawful to operate a PWC during the hours between sunset and sunrise or during
times of restricted visibility.
It is unlawful to operate a PWC on the waters of Point Pleasant or Cape May canals.
PWCs must proceed at a safe speed at all times.
No one may operate a PWC so as to become airborne or completely leave the water
while crossing the wake of another vessel within 100 feet of the vessel that creates the
It is unlawful to operate a PWC within 50 feet of a bathing beach that is marked by
buoys or signs.
It is unlawful to operate a PWC above idle speed within 50 feet of a shore or 50 feet of
a person in the water.
A person operating a PWC and all passengers must always wear a USCG-approved
Type I, II, III or V Hybrid PFD.
If the PWC is equipped with a lanyard cut-off switch, the operator must wear the safety
switch lanyard at all times when the vessel is in operation.
SL 17. Water Ski Regulations
All operators of power vessels towing a person on water skis or similar devices must keep a
distance of at least 200 feet of any wharf, marina, dock, pier, bridge, structure, abutment, or
persons in the water and a distance of at least 100 feet from any other craft, shore, and aid to
navigation or mooring.
A person towing another person on water skis must be accompanied by a third person onboard
to act as an observer. The use of wide-angle mirrors in New Jersey is not acceptable.
Towlines must be between 35 and 75 feet long.
Water skiing is prohibited from sunset to sunrise.
Skiers must wear a USCG-approved Type I, II, III or V PFD at all times.
Ski boats must carry an orange or red ski flag. It must be displayed a minimum of 4 feet
above the highest part of the boat, and be at least 12 inches on each edge of the triangle. It
must be displayed during each of the following activities only:
While pulling or retrieving a skier;
While a skier is in the water; or
While a towline is in the water.
SL 18. Divers-Down Flag
Federal navigation rules require vessels restricted in the ability to maneuver to display
appropriate day shapes or lights. To meet this requirement, recreational vessels engaged in
diving activities may exhibit a rigid replica of the international code flag "A" or a Divers-
Down flag not less than one meter in height, or at night, display navigation lights 360
degrees red on top, white in middle and red on the bottom.
Those diving in New Jersey must display a Divers-Down flag. This flag must be a minimum of
14 inches by 16 inches, must be rigid to enhance visibility and have a red background with a
diagonal white stripe. The Divers-Down flag may only be displayed when diving is in progress.
Vessels may not operate within 50 feet of any displayed Divers-Down flag. No diver may
surface more than 25 feet away from his or her displayed flag except in cases of emergency.
It is unlawful to swim or dive in a narrow, confined or improved channel or in a marked
fairway or under a bridge, as it will interfere with navigation.
SL 19. Liveries (Rental Agencies)
All liveries should provide renters with information on rules, laws, and basic navigation and
boating safety for the state in which the rented vessel is operated. New Jersey does not
currently have any additional laws governing liveries.
SL 20. Environmental Awareness
Aquatic Nuisance Species
Introducing non-native species into New Jersey waters can upset the balance of the
ecosystem. Aquatic nuisance species most often spread between waterways by hitching a ride
on vessels and trailers. When transplanted into new waters, these organisms proliferate,
displacing native species and damaging the water resource. The non-native species that has
caused the greatest concern is the zebra mussel due the possibility that it will destroy New
Jerseys natural reproduction of lake trout.
To prevent spreading zebra mussels to un-infested waters, you must observe the following
practices before transporting your boat to a new body of water:
Drain the bilge, live wells and engine cooling system.
Dump any bait buckets.
Inspect the boat by checking the hull, trim plates, anchors, and the trailer.
Wash down the boat with hot water (140 F) and allow the boat and trailer to sit for 2
days to dry.
Note the date and precise locations where the mussel or its shell(s) were found;
Take the mussel with you (several, if possible) and store in rubbing alcohol (in any
case, DON'T throw it back in the water); and
IMMEDIATELY call Dr. Eleanor Bochenek, New Jersey Sea Grant Zebra Mussel Project
Coordinator, phone (908) 505-8941, or New Jersey Sea Grant headquarters.
For more information on Zebra Mussels refer to the Sea Grant Non-indigenous Species Site
(SGNIS) at SGNIS: Sea Grant Nonindigenous Species.
Additional Information
For additional information on New Jersey Boating laws and regulations visit:
New Jersey State Police - Marine Services and State of New Jersey - Motor Vehicle Commission.
Also refer to New Jersey Statutes Annotated, Title 12 Commerce and Navigation, which
includes the New Jersey Boat Act of 1962, as amended. Go to New Jersey Legislature
and click on Statutes from the menu on the left to get to Title 12.
Originally Posted by pkats View Post
I just got of the phone with NJ DMV and they told me that I have to display both NJ registration numbers (plus decals) on the outside of the boat and USCG numbers inside of the boat. They also told me that in NJ I need both, title and certificate of documentation (if the boat is documented). I guess NJ is different.
Originally Posted by 7Psych View Post
No....they do not Grandfather anyone in....You must take the course now as the test out option has expired.
And the 'no grandfathering' is correct.
UGH... and I thought Massachusetts was bad.
Originally Posted by pkats View Post
I just got of the phone with NJ DMV and they told me that I have to display both NJ registration numbers (plus decals) on the outside of the boat and USCG numbers inside of the boat. They also told me that in NJ I need both, title and certificate of documentation (if the boat is documented). I guess NJ is different.
|I just got of the phone with NJ DMV and they told me that I have to display both – NJ registration numbers (plus decals) on the outside of the boat and USCG numbers inside of the boat. They also told me that in NJ I need both, title and certificate of documentation (if the boat is documented). I guess NJ is different.
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Saturday, August 22, 2009
A Door Into Ocean, by Joan Slonczewski
Today's entry comes from Christy. Thanks Christy!
A Door Into Ocean by Joan Slonczewski
Slonczewski is a science fiction writer and a biologist. This book is not only a great example of a science fiction novel (excellent worldbuilding and fascinating biological details) but, more to the point here, it deals explicitly with gender roles and the idea that gender differences are biologically based, countering that idea with the ability of characters of both genders to change their behaviors (often in ways that are perceived as gendered).
Furthermore, this is the best fictional exploration I have ever read of nonviolent practices. The women of Shora have built a peaceful culture and, when faced with the violence of a neighboring planet, continue to maintain their peaceful behaviors. Slonczewski illustrates several major techniques of nonviolent resistance and their possible consequences.
I have taught this book in my intro-level American literature class. Some students are put off by it (whether by the SF elements, the pace of the opening, or the feminist and nonviolent messages), but many loved it, finding it eye-opening and liberating to envision a world in which gender is not necessarily the primary defining characteristic of a human being and in which violence is not the only answer.
50 Books for Problematic Times is still accepting submissions!
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This is one of my favourite books. I liked it so much I phoned Joan and got all her other out of print books.ReplyDelete
We talked for quite awhile--science to science.
Thanks for posting this.
I like science fiction but I really don't see what's the big deal with this novel. It was interesting, but I felt like it was just waiting to horrify with the big scary gay sex/rape reveal the entire time even though, to me at least, it was pretty obvious. I expected a lot more out of it given the way people respond to it. Maybe this one just isn't my bag.ReplyDelete
DARN IT! That last comment is what I meant to leave on the page about Sparrow. THIS book was incredible and I absolutely love it and think everyone should read it.ReplyDelete
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Further to Arsène Wenger's comments after the match in China against Hangzhou Greentown at the weekend, the Club can confirm that Denilson has joined Brazilian side Sao Paulo on loan for the 2011/12 season.
Since making his first-team debut in October 2006 in a League Cup match against West Bromwich Albion, the 23-year-old midfielder has made a total of 153 appearances for the Gunners in all competitions.
Denilson established himself as a regular in the 2008/09 season, playing a total of 51 times. However, with opportunities for first-team football limited in recent times, Denilson returns to the club where he began his career.
Everyone at Arsenal Football Club wishes Denilson the best of luck during his time in Brazil with Sao Paulo.Copyright 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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Hi all
as the title suggests i need someone to confirm that both the hip pouches and the thigh pouches are approx 6"x8"x1".
I have lookd through past threads are they seem to only point to the sizes of the hip pouches.
Sorry to bring this one up again :o


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Rachel & Adam
July 14
Washington, DC
Q & A with the Bride
What was the one thing about your venue that made you know it was the one?
We knew we wanted to have a city wedding but didn't want a traditional, formal hotel. The Hotel Monaco in downtown DC was exactly what we were looking for in a reception venue: fun, colorful, and modern yet full of history as the former General Post Office of DC. The hotel maintains so many original details like marble columns and stairways, and the ballroom is in the old library.
We were lucky to find the historic Sixth & I synagogue right down the street for the ceremony. More than 100 years old, it was absolutely stunning with a beautiful domed ceiling and an intimate atmosphere. It was perfect.
Which three details from your wedding were your favorites?
Green Flowers: I wanted bright lime and green flowers to contrast with the teal bridesmaids' dresses and teal ties for the groomsmen. My florist used green roses, hydrangeas, orchids, berries, and more. I loved how it all came together, and it matched my lime green peep-toe heels.
Our Cocktail: Adam and I love spicy cocktails, so we opted for a special drink to kick off the evening. Chili and horseradish vodka, grapefruit, fresh basil, and seltzer. Did everyone love it? Probably not – but we did – and that's all that matters!
Mom's Toffee Favors: My mom's homemade chocolate toffee candy is a favorite treat, and we wanted to share it as parting gift to all of our friends and family. We gave Adam's mom and aunt the recipe, and they starting baking and packaging it up weeks in advance.
If you could offer one piece of advice for other couples planning their wedding, what would it be?
Outsource! Hire a planner and enjoy the ride. The last thing you and your family want to do on wedding day is worry about details.
Give us the one moment in your wedding day you can't stop thinking about.
Strolling through the streets of DC, our photographer in tow, following the big reveal. Even though there were crowds of people around, it felt like we had the city to ourselves. I couldn't take my eyes off of Adam, and I couldn't stop smiling.


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Arsène Wenger has urged his current squad to follow in the footsteps of their predecessors and respond to their disappointments.
Wenger takes his side to Sunderland on Saturday as Arsenal look to put their Champions League defeat in Milan behind them and progress to the FA Cup quarter-finals.
The Frenchman has won the FA Cup four times and believes that his class of 2012 need to dig deep as those teams did.
"We had a team [in 2002] that could go and win everywhere and when you can do that you get into the finals," he told Arsenal Player. "Sometimes you lose the finals but most of the time we won finals. We had the potential to do it.
"Disappointments are a part of the game but we had previously always found the resources to get up again when it was down. That is what's at stake tomorrow."
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Saturday, October 25, 2008
Stable Notes, Friday, October 24th, 2008
Mike Smith knows Gayego and Madeo like the back of his hand. Each horse has seven career starts, and the Hall of Fame rider has ridden them every time. He will be aboard again Saturday in the Damascus Stakes and the Oak Tree Derby, respectively.
"Early on he was great, but kind of tailed off," Smith said of Gayego, who won the Grade II Arkansas Derby on April 12 but was well beaten in both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes after that. "He's had a lot of time since then (May 17) and he's really been training well. Hopefully, he'll run well Saturday. He should, the way he's been working."
Madeo, owned and bred by Jerry and Ann Moss and trained by John Shirreffs, won the Grade II Del Mar Derby on Aug. 31 and has a 3-1-0 record from seven starts. The son of Mizzen Mast has earned $317,915.
"I haven't been working Madeo, but I've been riding him," Smith said. "He's just now coming around. I think you saw his best race in the Del Mar Derby, but he still has room to improve. Hopefully, he takes another step forward."
Smith says it's somewhat uncommon to have ridden two horses exclusively 14 times. "Nowadays, you find it unusual, but the people I ride for are pretty loyal," he said. "They like someone who works with their horses, and it suits us all well."
The field for the seven-furlong Damascus for 3-year-olds: Dancing in Silks, Joel Rosario, 120; Hatta Fort, Julien Leparoux, 123; D. Double You, Rene Douglas, 116; Gayego, Mike Smith, 123; Blue Chagall, Brice Blanc, 118; Into Mischief, Espinoza, 118; Victor's Cry, John Velazquez, 116; No Advantage, Rafael Bejarano, 116; Young Joe, Joe Talamo, 118; Signature Move, Michael Baze, 118; Kool Comic, Robby Albarado, 123; Georgie Boy, Garrett Gomez, 123; Leonides, Richard Migliore, 123; and Master Daniel, Frankie Dettori, 116.
The field for the Oak Tree Derby at one mile on turf: Dixie Chatter, Richard Migliore, 118; Muny, David Flores, 118; Tres Borrachos, Tyler Baze, 122; Gallon, Russell Baze, 120; Moral Compass, Eibar Coa, 122; Madeo, Mike Smith, 122; Trevor's Clever, Joe Talamo, 118; Deal Making, Ramon Dominguez, 118; Woodland Flood, Victor Espinoza, 118; Nownownow, Julien Leparoux, 118; Blue Exit, Rafael Bejarano, 118; Rumba Along, Chantal Sutherland, 118; Ghetto, Kent Desormeaux, 118; and Pearl Fisher, Jose Valdivia Jr., 118.
Admission to Oak Tree at Santa Anita today and Saturday, Breeders' Cup days, will be available at the entrance gates. General admission is $20 per day and provides access to the Grandstand main floor, trackside apron, Paddock Gardens and Infield. Club House admission is $50 per day and gives access to the Club House main floor and the general admission areas.
First race post time Saturday is 10:10 a.m. Parking lots open at 6:30 a.m. and admission gates at 7 a.m.
Overflow parking will be available on Saturday at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, across Baldwin Avenue just north of Santa Anita, and Arcadia County Park east of Santa Anita at Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue.
Free shuttle buses will run from the Metro Gold Line's Sierra Madre Villa station in east Pasadena today and on Saturday starting at 7:30 a.m., leaving from berth #4. Shuttles returning from Santa Anita to the Gold Line station begin both days at 1:30 p.m.
Complete train and bus service schedules to and near Santa Anita are on the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) website, http://www.metro.net.
All 10 races will offer Win, Place, Show, Exacta, Trifecta, and Superfecta.
Races 1 through 8 offer Pick 3.
Races 1 through 9 offer Daily Double.
Races 5 and 7 offer Pick 4.
Race 7 offers Super High 5.
The Pick Six is on races 3 through 8.
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All 11 races will offer Win, Place, Show, Exacta, Trifecta and Superfecta.
Races 1 through 9 offer Pick 3.
Races 1 through 10 offer Daily Double.
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The guaranteed $3-million Pick Six is on races 4 through 9. There is a mandatory Pick Six payout.
Thursday's Pick Six carryover of $66,214 will not apply to the Breeders' Cup Pick Six pools today and Saturday but instead will go to Sunday's Pick Six pool, with a mandatory payout because it is closing day.
FINISH LINES: This Sunday, closing day, is Fan Appreciation Day at Oak Tree. All fans will receive a gift coupon redeemable for a variety of items, including backpacks, picnic jugs, long sleeve T-shirts and polo shirts, one per person while supplies last. First post time Sunday is 12:30 p.m. Gates open at 10:30 a.m. . . . Saturday's local Weather.com
forecast calls for sunny skies with temperatures from 56 to 89 degrees . . . Rafael Bejarano held a 27-22 lead over Garrett Gomez through Thursday in the race for the Oak Tree riding crown . . . Doug O'Neill and John Sadler were tied for the training lead with 11 wins each and were almost identical in their records, each with seven seconds and O'Neill with 10 thirds and Sadler with nine. O'Neill had 73 starters, Sadler 64. Mike Mitchell was third with 10 wins, eight seconds and four thirds, but with just 37 starters, Mitchell had the best winning average among the three at 27 percent.


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The objective of this project is to further validate new inbred lines displaying high and stable resistance to A. flavus and aflatoxin accumulation in new environments, and test which will be adapted to African growing conditions and disease pressures. Germplasm and genes will be sent to maize breeders in ongoing breeding programs to develop resistant varieties for developing world farmers within three years. In addition to adaptation, specific and general combining ability will be tested, and information on performance of the lines in hybrid combinations in different environments will be made publically available to maize breeders and small seed companies in Africa.
Considerable work has already been done in the mapping of aflatoxin and A. flavus resistance in maize, and breeding lines that show stable and consistent resistance are currently available for this project. Breeding lines from the CHPRRU will be field tested in various hybrid combinations and to form new synthetics to enhance resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in existing African maize germplasm. In the first year, a design II mating scheme will be used to generate hybrids with the CHPRRU donor lines. The resulting hybrids will be evaluated in multiple locations under naturally occurring A. flavus infection in the second growing season of the first year to generate information on combining ability of the lines for yield and resistance to aflatoxin production; ears from the hybrids will be tested for aflatoxin levels using an ELISA assay. The information will be useful to form synthetics, identify the best donor lines for African breeding programs, and select potential crosses that can be backcrossed to an adapted lines to generate source populations to develop new generation of inbred lines with much higher levels of resistance to aflatoxin accumulation. The hybrids will also be evaluated under controlled drought stress during the second year. Synthetics will be formed in the third year, which can be used directly as cultivars for farmers in parts of the world where aflatoxin poisoning has been an ongoing and serious problem, or can be used by breeders to extract new resistant inbred lines with good agronomic performance and local adaptation, via Marker Assisted Selection using markers linked to resistance genes from the CHPRRU. The synthetics will be field tested and varieties released after the third year.


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Many customers looking at the Passat and sportwagen are demanding an all wheel drive option, and it seems like the Subaru Outbacks are selling like hot cakes, so i say why not?
I would strongly consider one
Yes, they will do well
No, keep it in Europe
Many customers looking at the Passat and sportwagen are demanding an all wheel drive option, and it seems like the Subaru Outbacks are selling like hot cakes, so i say why not?
I vote yes. But I wont buy one.
We are tainted by the Allroad. hopefully this isn't the same thing with a different badge.
Easy like Sunday Morning.
Reality. It's a b*tch. No Subaru is on the list of top selling car models in the US. VW wishes for the Passat to be there, so why imitate that which isn't?and it seems like the Subaru Outbacks are selling like hot cakes, so i say why not?
I say yes, and if I had the money I would buy one.
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No. Who's going to buy one at a premium cost point?
I posted in another thread on this today (upping my whopping post count to somewhere north of 10!). I also have a Volvo XC70, which is nice but is getting long in the tooth. It's my second one, and I would consider another. I really dislike the Subaru Outback, which is possibly the only other realistic option.
Define "many customers."
There's a difference between whether I think something is cool and whether it would make sense for a company to bring something like this over. VW wouldn't be able to win with this car. First off, the cost alone for making this car would make it outrageously expensive. How much was the B6 AWD? What, like ~$40k? It would probably be close to the same if it had a diesel. And if it had a diesel, it would be horribly underpowered and about as quick as a Jetta S because it would come with the 140 hp TDI. If they wanted to put a different engine in it, VW would have to go through the whole expense and mess of certifying the motor for the US. And being assembled in Europe would simply ensure that the car remained stupid expensive. If they want to assemble the car in the US, it would likely require a complete retooling of the current passat plant, as IIRC, the USDM and Euro B7 passat are in different platforms.
It would be a mess for VW and it would cost more than anyone would want to spend. Who would buy the Passat when they could get the Volvo version instead? Ok 3 people in this forum would choose the VW. And at least one of them would only do it if it was available with a manual, which it likely wouldn't. Terrible idea.
We once again have another iteration on that all too familiar theme of why VW doesn't bring cars like the Polo (and now the Passat Allroad) to the US.
If VW would build a CUV version of the US Passat powered by the 2.0 TDI they currently sell here and with similar or better options for under $40K they'd have a hit. Three rows of seats would be good for extra credit. Don't forget how powerful the TDI is under 30 MPH during the test drive before you call it slow.
A smaller Passat Alltrack from Europe, with features cut to fit under $40K and an expensive, unique engine would be a miss.
Will they bring it here? Not as you see it. They would have to adapt the US Passat in order for it to be cost effective. I don't really see them doing that unless there is a Passat wagon on the horizon. I might have to just "settle" for the Audi A4 allroad in a couple years.
I would buy one with a 6-speed manual gearbox and a 3.0 V6 TDI. That would be a proper f**ken car.
Do I think it would do well? Unfortunately, no, not really. People like cheap inexpensive boring cars. This is too exciting. Too much to handle for the typical beige camry owner.
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If they do bring it here it won't have:
-a TDI engine
-no 6-speed manual
-no AWD(what?)
-No HIDs/LEDs
No care!
mmmmm... Do want
Since the Outback sells well in the US they should sell them. I think though they need to price it competitively because if it is to expensive no one will buy them. If they matched the price of an Outback they would do well.
No. Not sporty enough, it would have to be priced around close to better new/used cars I'd rather have, and it still has a 100% standard Passat interior minus the Alltrack badge stuck on the ashtray cover.
Talk to me when the A4 Allroad with proper packaging/color options comes.
I am all for there being all kinds of cool cars sold here, but I don't think it makes business sense.
I don't think there's available market share and I don't think they could price it competitively.
strongly consider one is most chosen option??
Would be seriously interested. The Outback is too ugly/tall/unrefined/etc, and can hit $35k with options. The XC70 runs $35-$40k real selling prices, and while beautifully equipped, has gotten too heavy and has terrible fuel economy.
Make this available with the 2.0 TSI or the TDI and DSG. Price it at about $35k and these will sell. Not in huge numbers, but they will gain buyers who will otherwise be unlikely to buy a VW. The Jetta Sportswagen runs about $29k fully optioned, and a Passat sedan ~$29-31k well optioned, so this should be feasible.
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Wasn't the old German Passat wagon pushing 35k without AWD?
They are late in the game again with this one.
Many years back, I was dearly looking to replace my Quantum Syncro wagon with something similar, and was trying to stay with VW.
NOTHING in the US from VW was avail, even though they are AWD models overseas.
I transitioned over to Audis...eventually even their cars left me cold.
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First I would like to say thank you to all the others that have done this same thing with their Jango rigs. The names that come to mind are Jango5240 and Cruzer, but I am sure there are others. I am not claiming I invented this, and others can add their advice too. I am just starting a dedicated thread because I was asked to show how I put my rig together.
Here is what you will need:
Ammo belt
Cod armor
Thigh armor
7 Chicago screws (length depends on what armor and leather pieces you have)
You can find the Chicago screws at Tandy Leather, but I have seen them at other places like ACE Hardware.
First, I wanted to make sure that the ammo pouches wouldnt slide out of place and that the ammo belt was connected to the girth belt, so I put one Chicago screw through the two outer pouches and one through the middle pouch. I hid these by putting them directly behind the middle of each pouch, through the strap that holds the pouch on the belt and then through the belt itself.
The Chicago screw in the middle pouch was longer than the outer two since I put it also through the Girth belt and the belt of the Holsters. This made the Ammo belt, Girth belt, and Holsters effectively connected, but I wanted to connect the Cod armor and Thigh armor as well.
This is how I got the Cod armor connected. I used two Chicago screws to do this. The first was all the way through the Girth belt and through the Cod armor just below the screw I installed in the above step. This screw will be hidden since it is directly behind the middle ammo pouch.
The other screw was through the middle D shaped piece of the Holsters. I hid this screw by un-doing the leather piece from the d-ring at one side. I could then slide the leather out the other side. I made a hole from the backside of the D shaped piece and put the long side of the screw in before sliding the leather piece back in and re-attaching the d-ring.
To attach the thigh armor I removed the Chicago screw that was already placed there. I did this so that I could replace it with a longer one that would go through to the Thigh armor.
That is how I did it. There might be easier or better ways to do it, but this has worked for me so far. I hope this helps. If you have any questions I can try to clear up anything that might not have been explained well.


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Recently, for the first time in its history, M16, decided to openly recruit people by having them sit down with intelligence agents to discuss possible roles in the organization. James Bond has been set aside along with his openly independent method of operation and the organization now seeks people of every color and shape and viewpoint.
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Is it possible that disease stage makes a difference in detection of XMRV and have any XMRV studies tested patients for the virus at several different points over a period of time?
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How different or similar are your methods from the Science paper or the amended version of the WPI's methods: http://www.iacfsme.org/BULLETINSPRING2010/Spring2010MikovitsLetter/tabid/427/Default.aspx
Since the Science paper was published at least six papers have been published that were unable to find it and several other studies have reportedly failed. Have there been other retrovirus (or virus) studies which the scientific community initially experienced a similar degree of difficulty validating but later did validate?
What new information will your study bring to the table? When do you expect it to be published?
Are your results validated against a positive human sample?
Did you receive XMRV samples from the WPI and if so were you able to validate the presence of XMRV in them?
Our understanding is that you gathered samples from patients rather than used stored samples. Is this important and why?
Flowerancy writes:
1. Do you think that XMRV is the result of vaccines (either human or pet) contaminated with animal retrovirus?
2. Do you think that XMRV could have "dropped into" or "piggybacked onto" a herpes virus like HHV-6 or EBV, which allowed it to be spread casually?
3. How can cluster outbreaks of CFS be explained?
4. Could an escaped engineered virus be the cause of XMRV?
5. Can you please explain how XMRV affects the female urogenital system?
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In your studies of XMRV, what kind of tests have you found to be most successful at finding XMRV in blood? Do you think culturing the virus makes a difference?
XMRV growth is stimulated by androgen. If XMRV should be shown to be the cause or a co-factor in chronic fatigue syndrome, why are most (like 4 to 1) CFS patients women? And related to that, the macaque monkey studies showed that XMRV has a tropism for prostate tissue; do we know what tissues it prefers in women?
Could XMRV cause immunosuppression, and if so, how?
In the studies on macaque monkeys, XMRV viremia in the blood cells peaked at about day 8 after infection, and after a couple of weeks it was almost gone from the blood. Since finding XMRV in the blood seems to be difficult, is there somewhere else we should test for it? Like maybe saliva or respiratory secretions?
Kate writes:
My question for the brilliant Dr Singh is,
If xmrv is it! then when would drugs be available to treat us, if everything went to plan! (months, Years or decades?)
Jackie writes:
I was very encouraged to hear that you are engaged in a major study of the XMRV in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with Dr Bateman and Dr Light.
1. Could you give any indication please of just how close you and your colleagues might be to proving that the XMRV causes CFS, or whether we are still at the stage of proving strong association only?
2. If strong association only, what kind of studies do you think we might need to discover whether there is causation?
3. Where in your view is the most likely reservoir for XMRV in CFS patients, other than in the peripheral blood?
4. Is the reservoir likely to be the most practical location from which to harvest XMRV samples and develop tests for use in a clinical setting (ie clearly saliva or blood tests are more practical, but what if the main reservoir is the brain or the nervous system?)
Thank you both very much!
The UK may seem a world away to you all at this present time, but I can assure you that CFS labelled patients over here are enthusiastically following all promising scientific developments in this field worldwide and are very grateful to you and your colleagues for undertaking this groundbreaking research and for your scientific curiosity.
Rebecca writes:
In treating XMRV, some of us are considering getting stem cell treatments. Do you think HAART would hurt the new stem cells we get?
Katrina writes:
What can you tell us about the XMRV assay being used for the Stanford/Columbia study?. How is it similar or different from others?
Thanks so much, and for all of your work on XMRV/CFS, especially!
Terry writes:
I was wondering if Dr. Singh could comment on your show if XMRV may be present in cancers other than prostate cancer. I am interested to know specifically if it may be a factor in the development of cervical cancer in women. Is there any chance XMRV could act as a trigger and interact with a person's genes and HPV (and factors like smoking) to create cervical tumours? Also, if there is time could Dr. Singh comment if XMRV triggers the expression of Herv's (endogenous retroviruses) in cancer and other disease?
Thank you for covering this important topic on Twiv. I am a new fan.
Eric writes:
- Can you provide us with a rough indication about when we can expect the publication of your XMRV/CFS study?
- In case XMRV causes CFS, to what degree do you expect people with CFS to recover, given the right treatment (not the treatment available now, but any future one)?
Michael writes:
Would it be expected that XMRV would have a similar disease effect as the related viruses in mice (SFFV, MULV).
If that is true, could we expect that the reason we see various outbreaks and susceptibility to XMRV be the same as in mice?
For example in mice (as summarized by http://jvi.asm.org/cgi/content/full/83/21/11211) SFFV vulnerability can be either genetic or affected by a co-infection. If XMRV also turns out to facilited by a co-infection could that cause the observed clusters? For example some other virus (most likely one of the ones people have thought actually caused the disease over the last 20 years) infects a bunch of people in an area and as a result a group there who are already carrying XMRV now get CFS?
Also given that there seems to be a high rate of thyroid problems and perhaps thyroid cancer in people with CFS could this also be a result of the virus. For example if certain people have a genetic variance of MET it could be activated by XMRV and cause cancer to kick off?


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The 313 Project wins $25,000, will vie for 10 times that in May
February 06, 2013
With nearly 9,000 Facebook votes, The 313 Project won the January voting contest held monthly by Home Depot's Aprons in Action.
The nonprofit, founded by three Wayne State University students who are now alumnae — Aisa Villarosa Berg, Erika Riggs and Julianna Rivera — connects the legal community to Detroit's underserved population through pro bono, charitable and educational efforts, as well as a lot of hard physical work by volunteers.
Berg said the group's volunteers are "elated" by their win, and grateful to everyone who helped make it possible.
"Your votes, rallies of support and outreach to contacts made all the difference," she said.
Now The 313 Project will compete in May against 11 other monthly winners for a $250,000 grand prize from the Home Deport Foundation.
"The runner-up organization receives $150,000, and the second runner-up receives $100,000," said Berg. "Voting will once again take place on Facebook, and the winners will be based on popular votes. As with the $25,000 grant, all of the grant monies received if we win in May will go toward The 313 Project's Detroit-based service, educational and charitable efforts, particularly our initiatives to serve veterans in need and young people impacted by the juvenile and foster care system. We're excited to move forward with these projects, and hope that you can continue to support us as we grow and expand."
One of The 313 Project's efforts, the renovation of 26-acre Romanowski Park in southwest Detroit last summer, earned the group its nomination for the Aprons in Action contest. More than 300 volunteers, including many Wayne Law students, alumni and faculty members, painted structures in the park; installed bleachers, picnic tables, bike racks, swings and trash cans; and even boarded up several blighted houses around the park. The 313 Project also has conducted many legal clinics, including two at Piquette Square, a long-term housing facility in southwest Detroit for previously homeless veterans. More than 30 volunteer attorneys, including many Wayne Law alumni, counseled the veterans on benefits, disability law, housing law, bankruptcy law and issues of family law. The 313 Project also has provided college scholarships for Detroit youth, collaborated on monthly service projects, and "adopted" needy families for the holidays. Visit www.the313project.org to learn more.
Romanowski Park is on the list of parks slated to be closed by the city of Detroit, and The 313 Project is speaking out about that, as well.
"We do not plan to stop volunteering at Romanowski Park, because we simply cannot risk losing the proactive developments stemming from its rejuvenation," the group said in a written statement. "While we are mindful of the budget crisis that the city is facing, cutting funds to maintain safe and clean parks for our children poses greater harms to our community, and is not worth the short-term financial gains the city receives. In the coming months, The 313 Project hopes to mobilize its volunteers to keep Romanowski Park, its legacy and its community spirit intact."


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Gluten-free: Just a fad or healthy option?
C.O. businesses say it's gaining popularity; dietician weighs in
BEND, Ore. - From pizza, to beer, to everything in between, Americans are going gluten-free.
And here in Central Oregon, the possibilities are endless.
"It's a mixture of different flours -- rice flour, tapioca flour and molasses and stuff like that -- that's mixed up, so just staying away from gluten," John Morris of Bend's Pizza Mondo said Sunday about his parlor's gluten-free crust.
The restaurant has carried gluten-free crust for a few years, but manager Morris told NewsChannel 21 that lately, their selling double the gluten-free pies.
"They are liking to get on the fads and people are into eating gluten-free. It goes fast -- a lot of people are giving us calls," Morris said.
Deschutes Brewery makes a Northwest gluten-free ale, and it's growing in popularity at their pub in Bend, along with the restaurant's gluten-friendly menu.
Manager Allison Leach said most customers who go gluten-free are not allergic to wheat -- they're just trying to eat healthier.
But registered dietician Annie Baumann said it's not always healthier to go gluten-free.
"There really are no health benefits for people who aren't gluten sensitive," Baumann said. "They aren't going to have as much fiber and some of those vitamins and minerals. And also, with some of the gluten-free foods, they can actually be higher-calorie than their gluten-containing counterpart. "
Baumann said more patients these days are asking about going gluten-free, and for many, it seems to be all about calories.
"They're hoping they are healthier than a regular diet or going on them in hopes to get the weight loss," she said.
But no matter where you stand on the issue, you can't deny this trend is selling. Just ask store manager Diana Franko of C..E. Lovejoy's Brookswood Market.
"They would come in and say, 'Hey, do you have a gluten-free section?' So we decided to take some space out of the store and create a whole gluten-free section for our customers," she said.
The market's gluten-free section is only about six months old, and isn't going away any time soon.
"They (customers) come over here and get excited about, 'Oh good! You have this all in one place for me!'" Franko said.
And while gluten-free products might help you lose weight, there's one thing that will definitely be lighter -- your wallet. If you jump on this bandwagon, you can expect to pay more for food.
"A lot of people complain that eating healthy is expensive," Baumann said. "And gluten-free foods can be almost twice as much as regular gluten-containing foods."


text: I never thought that Joe-D had an actual interest in him, but there's a paragraph in this article (NBA free agents: Portland Trail Blazers considering New York Knicks forward David Lee - ESPN) that suggests otherwise. Maybe we could pull a Rip for Lee sign and trade!? I'd prefer Chandler/a shot at Bosh/Mare next off-season, but this wouldn't be too bad. I thought that Lee was a little too short to play center, but he's listed as a 6-9 center-forward. He's got hops as well (...remember when he won the mcdonald's all-american game dunk contest?). C: Lee, Dyess PF: Villanueva, Maxiel SF: Prince, Daye SG: Gordon, Afflalo PG: Stuckey, Bynum that'd be a pretty complete team!


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Either is a fine choice. If you will be working for an agency, what do they want you to carry? If that isn't a factor, choose the one that feels best after trying both at the range prior to starting your academy.
As far as teaching you to shoot, they will do that there, and "learning" anything now (other than safety issues) might just have to be "unlearned" based on how they want you to do it. That is what the academy is for.


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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
KTRK 13 taps Rebecca Spera for traffic duty
Rebecca Spera becomes abc13 KTRK afternoon traffic anchor
Don Nelson announces KTRK abc13 departure
KTRK 13's Don Nelson back on air after surgery
Rebecca Spera filling in on KTRK abc13 traffic duty has people talking
From what I understand Spera is just filling in while Nelson is away. Many times, Vikki Taylor does fill-in for Nelson. (UPDATE JANUARY 31, 2015 - Houston traffic's Vikki Taylor loses cancer battle)
For those who don't know, Spera is busy on KTRK's .2 channel Live Well HD (available on .2 stations around the US). She hosts Mirror/Mirror which covers fashion and beauty secrets. The show also airs on KTRK.
Readers of this blog will remember that Spera was a top Twitterer for KTRK. She was also a hot Houston media single in CultureMap's Most Eligible Bachelors and Bachelorettes party.
Before landing at KTRK, Spera was a producer and reporter for KHOU 11's Great Day Houston.
Rebecca Spera becomes abc13 KTRK afternoon traffic anchor
Don Nelson announces KTRK abc13 departure
KTRK 13's Don Nelson back on air after surgery
- VIDEO: Don Nelson on Good Morning Houston
- PHOTO: Tom Koch and Don Nelson serving drinks
30 comments:
- Anonymous1/30/2013 11:22:00 AM
I heard her the other day. She's not good at all. Nelson or Vicki Taylor need to come back soon.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous1/30/2013 11:23:00 AM
I am sure she is a sweet girl but she just does not cut it in the AM doing traffic, not a good fit for her.ReplyDelete
A reader just sent me this news:ReplyDelete
"Just saw Don Nelson at St Luke's Hospital Med Ctr with left arm in sling, waiting for passenger pickup."
Feel better Don, feel better.
- Anonymous1/30/2013 01:47:00 PM
From the Big Apple to the Hollywood Hills and the Windy City in between, Rebecca Spera covers the hottest fashions with grace, style and beauty few can match.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous1/30/2013 03:28:00 PM
Was Pooja Lodia hired from Florida to do the morning traffic when Don Nelson retires? I thought she do the "AM traffic gal" in Florida?ReplyDelete
- Anonymous1/30/2013 04:22:00 PM
But! But! We love Vikki Taylor the best!!!! She is the very, very best of anyone on TeleWision, Mate!!!!!!!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous1/30/2013 10:24:00 PM
She very sexxy and easy on the eyes than Vicky Taylor.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous1/30/2013 10:35:00 PM
I say put her on the night news and liven it up a bit.ReplyDelete
- Bill Ruthers1/31/2013 07:00:00 AM
Damn that chick's hot.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2/01/2013 06:53:00 AM
And this morning, it's Bob Slovak filling in. Watching these two attempting to fill, it becomes obvious how difficult the job really is.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2/01/2013 07:42:00 AM
Today Bob Slovak is doing the traffic. I do like Vikki much better than Rebecca. Don get well & hurry back.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2/01/2013 10:52:00 AM
It's called makeup and blond hair dye!ReplyDelete
- louis z2/01/2013 03:28:00 PM
I have seen Bob Slovak do Sports, Downtown New Years Eve Party, If I remember correctly he did a behind the scenes of Broadway Shows in NYC, covered Dancing with the Stars, really enjoy watching him during the Mardi Gras Galveston Parades...I want to say he did a abc13 special on cirque du soleil a few years ago....HELL he can do it all....Why not Houston Traffic?ReplyDelete
You Go Bob!
- Anonymous2/06/2013 10:18:00 AM
Love Don Nelson....hurry back!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2/06/2013 04:24:00 PM
Who is that blond doing traffic for Don Nelson on channel 13? Oh yeah...Rebecca Spera. Yay!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2/06/2013 10:43:00 PM
I am so ready for Don Nelson to come back. Rebecca doesn't do the traffic reports very well. Please put Bob or Vicky on until Don comes back.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2/07/2013 07:07:00 AM
Hey Rebecca has improved and YES SHE EASIER ON THE EYES. VIKKI is an employee of Metro Traffic. Maybe Channel 13 and Metro couldn't come to an agreement.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2/07/2013 08:00:00 AM
I soooo miss Don...just not the same in the mornings. The foursome is missing a vital ingredient to the mix....DON.!! I want my Don back...or atleast bring Vicky in until he returns...pleeease!!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2/10/2013 10:51:00 PM
Vicky Taylor is terrible but I to not watch 13 because Sherron Melton is so annoying.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2/11/2013 09:08:00 AM
Rebecca has the right energy for a morning show. She can mix traffic and entertainment news pretty easily. Don's the man though.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2/11/2013 06:43:00 PM
Rebecca Spera "is your go to girl" for morning fun. When not filling in for Don Nelson, Spera brings you the latest fashion, beauty tips and deals on her "top rated" Live Well HD show 'Mirror/Mirror.' Check local listings in your town.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2/11/2013 08:53:00 PM
I miss Don. Rebecca is too much before coffee. I want to reach into the tv and smack her and tell her to shut upReplyDelete
- Anonymous2/12/2013 07:26:00 AM
Rebecca has a good attitude for the mornings but she is absolutely terrible. Her words don't flow smoothly. Doesn't compare to the others at 2 and 11. Sounds very unsure. Vicki Taylor MAY not look like Rebecca but she is much more confident in her reports. Mike, Can someone give us an update on where Don is and why Vicki is not filling in these days?ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2/12/2013 10:21:00 AM
I heard Tom say this morning that Don was home recovering from shoulder surgery. Sure wish they would bring Vikki bad as his fill-in. Rebecca sounds so silly.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2/12/2013 11:14:00 AM
I don't think you can compare their looks. Rebecca puts A LOT of effort in her appearance, Vicki does not. It's sad that people aren't smart enough to tell the difference between fake and real!ReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous2/12/2013 10:11:00 PM
Agreed. Vikki is a real person, funny personality, excellent speaking skills and I love her traffic reports. I though she was being groomed to take Don's place if & when he retires.Delete
- Anonymous2/18/2013 08:10:00 PM
I remember Rebecca when she did "Great Day Houston" and wasn't surprised when it didn't last, she is probably a very nice person but definitely should not be doing traffic or anything related to reporting. Bob Slovak was better - hands down> I could not believe that Vicki Taylor was not in for Don Nelson, is she still with abc13? I know that Don will probably have to be out again so PLEASE have VICKI stand in for him!!!! Don Nelson is absolutely the best and I love watching the 4 of them in the morning. It is fun, entertaining, and informative! I am hooked! Welcome back Don!!!!!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous1/12/2014 10:34:00 AM
Rebecca is the hottest thing at KTRK!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous1/24/2014 06:13:00 PM
Rebecca is HOT !!!! I'd hit it.....ReplyDelete
- Anonymous3/01/2014 12:57:00 PM
Rebecca did excellent job houston parade she is very goodReplyDelete


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Armchair Quarterback MenuWhether lounging in your armchair, crowded on the couch, or perched on the edge of your seat, these tasty recipes are sure to make the call. Serve muffulettas, potato salad, and cookies as you huddle with spirited friends around the TV. Hope your team wins!
Vanderbilt Commodores® MenuVanderbilt fans have top-notch taste in food. Check out this menu for yummy ideas to serve at your tailgate!
Game-Day Lineup MenuInviting your friends over to watch the big game doesn't mean you have to stuff them with chips and beer. This mix-and-match menu tackles the call of high-fat snacks with a delicious eat-as-you-watch meal. Best of all, there are no time-outs for kitchen duty. You don't have to miss a minute of the game because the whole spread can be completed before kick-off. That's sure to score a touchdown.